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• Sustainable Bioenergy
• Circular Economy
• Energy Conversion Systems
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Mika Järvinen serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Energy and Mechanical Engineering at Aalto University, leveraging fundamental sciences—physics, thermodynamics, chemistry, and numerical modeling—to address cross-sector energy challenges. His research spans sustainable bioenergy and inter-linked circular economy systems integrating energy, materials, and environmental considerations across biomass, pulp/paper, metallurgy, and waste-to-energy industries. His expertise centers on sustainable bioenergy and circular economy frameworks, utilizing numerical modeling to optimize combustion engineering and metallurgical processes. By maintaining diverse industrial engagement, he ensures research continuity during economic fluctuations while advancing black liquor spraying technologies and energy-material-environment synergies. This approach enables flexible, physics-based solutions for complex industrial energy conversion problems. Professor Järvinen's 2025 publications reveal a cohesive focus on renewable energy systems operating within planetary boundaries, spanning carbon capture (calcium looping), low-temperature heat engines, and comprehensive textbook development. His work integrates solar, wind, bioenergy, and storage technologies into holistic frameworks that balance technical innovation with ecological constraints, emphasizing system-level sustainability over isolated component optimization. His scientific recognition includes: Best Dissertation Award (2002) from Helsinki University of Technology's Department of Machine Technology for research on black liquor droplet conversion Resonate Award (2015) from Caltech University's Resnick Institute As lead of the Energy Conversion and Systems research group, he directs projects bridging fundamental modeling with industrial applications while developing educational resources for next-generation energy engineers. His laboratory work emphasizes experimental validation of numerical models across combustion, metallurgical, and biomass conversion processes.

Réka AlbertView profile

Professor

• Biological Physics
• Network Science
• Systems Biology
• +3 more

Réka Albert is a Distinguished Professor of Physics at Pennsylvania State University, affiliated with the Eberly College of Science. Her research focuses on the application of network science to biological systems, including signal transduction networks, ecological interactions, and cancer systems biology. She holds editorial roles at npj Systems Biology and Applications , IET Systems Biology , and Bulletin of Mathematical Biology . Education: Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Notre Dame (2001), M.S. and B.S. from Babeș-Bolyai University, Romania (1995-1996). Research Interests: Modeling complex systems using network theory; Boolean network analysis of biological pathways; ecological community dynamics; systems-level understanding of disease mechanisms (e.g., cancer, AML). Her work bridges theoretical physics, computational biology, and experimental data to predict system behavior and therapeutic strategies. Awards: External member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (2016), APS Maria Goeppert-Mayer Award (2011), NSF CAREER Award (2007), and Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship (2004). Grants/Support: NSF awards (MCB 1715826, IIS 1814405), ARO MURI on hyperuniform systems, and collaborations with biologists like Sarah Assmann (plant signaling) and Katriona Shea (ecology). Labs/Teams: Leads a multidisciplinary research group at Penn State, mentoring over 20 PhD alumni and current students like Eli Newby and Fatemeh Nasrollahi. Active in developing tools like pystablemotifs for Boolean network analysis.

Hossein NamiView profile

Associate Professor

• Power-to-X
• Hydrogen
• E-fuel
• +3 more

Hossein Nami is an Associate Professor at the Department of Green Technology (IGT) and SDU Life Cycle Engineering at the University of Southern Denmark . His research focuses on Power-to-X , Hydrogen production , E-fuel , and system modeling for sustainable energy solutions. PhD, University of Tabriz (2018) Postdoc, Technical University of Denmark (2020-2022) Assistant Professor, University of Southern Denmark (2022-2025) Nami's research output includes 15 articles (2024-2026) on topics like ammonia-fueled fuel cells , geothermal cycles , chemical looping combustion , and electrolysis optimization . His work emphasizes techno-economic analysis, exergy efficiency, and multi-objective optimization for low-carbon energy systems. He leads the FLEX-ENVIRONMENT project (2024-2027) on electrolyzer integration and contributes to CARMA-Green Fuels (2023-2026) and GRACE (2025) for carbon management and grid-aware investment. His teaching includes supervision of MSc theses on renewable hydrocarbons and power-to-X technologies at SDU.

Timothy H. MurphyView profile

Professor

• Neuroscience
• Stroke Recovery
• Brain Circuit Mapping
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Dr. Timothy H. Murphy is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Medicine. He is also an Associate Member of the School for Biomedical Engineering and a Member of the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health. Dr. Murphy leads the Dynamic Brain Circuits in Health and Disease initiative and the Division of Neuroscience and Translational Psychiatry at UBC. Dr. Murphy received his Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University in 1989 and his B.Sc. from Saint Mary's College Maryland in 1984. His research focuses on understanding brain circuit structure-function relationships in relation to stroke recovery, psychiatric disorders, and neurological diseases. He specializes in mesoscale imaging techniques to study cortical activity patterns and develop automated approaches for brain imaging and stimulation. His laboratory develops innovative tools including open-source hardware for automated mouse brain imaging, synthetic data generation for behavioral analysis, and chronic recording systems that enable simultaneous mesoscale cortical imaging with subcortical or peripheral nerve activity monitoring. Research from the Murphy Lab has significantly advanced our understanding of how brain circuits reorganize after stroke and in models of psychiatric disorders. Dr. Murphy's recent publications reveal trends in mesoscale cortical imaging, development of synthetic data for behavioral analysis, and exploration of circuit-level changes in neurological and psychiatric disease models. His work bridges basic neuroscience with potential clinical applications for stroke recovery and mental health treatments. Dr. Murphy has mentored numerous students and postdoctoral fellows who have gone on to successful careers in neuroscience and related fields. His laboratory has received funding to support innovative approaches to understanding brain circuit function and recovery mechanisms. The Murphy Lab maintains strong collaborative ties across UBC and develops open-source tools that are widely adopted by the neuroscience community. Their work on automated home-cage imaging systems, synthetic behavioral data generation, and chronic recording technologies represents significant methodological advances in the field.

• Plant Developmental Biology
• Epigenetics
• Plant Genetics
• +5 more

Ueli Grossniklaus is an Ordinary Professor at the University of Zurich within the Faculty of Mathematical and Natural Sciences , affiliated with the Department of Plant and Microbiology . His work focuses on plant developmental biology, particularly epigenetic and genetic mechanisms governing reproduction and adaptation. Key Courses: Epigenetics, Plant Biology Workshop, Group Seminars on Current Research Laboratory Techniques: Advanced methods in plant cell mechanics, transcriptomics, and genome editing Research Interests span plant epigenetics, reproductive biology, and the interplay between environmental stress and genetic regulation. He investigates: Mechanistic control of gametogenesis and fertilization Epigenetic contributions to plant adaptation Evolutionary implications of asexual reproduction Biophysical forces in plant cell growth Publication Trends (2025–2018) reveal expertise in: Arabidopsis and fern model systems Epigenetic regulation (DNA methylation, histone dynamics) Apomixis and hybrid seed failure mechanisms Biomechanics of pollen tubes and carnivorous plants Genome editing tools (CRISPR) and long-read sequencing Scientific Collaborations include interdisciplinary projects on: Microfluidic devices for plant cell analysis Gene drive ecology and ethics 3D imaging of plant reproductive structures Advising and Grants focus on mentoring through research internships in developmental biology, genetics, and systems biology. His lab engages in: Epigenetic response to environmental stress Cell wall mechanics in reproduction Computational modeling of plant growth Laboratory Teams integrate plant biologists, bioengineers, and computational scientists to study: Mechanistic gene regulation Evolutionary developmental biology Microrobotics for cellular force measurement

Anker Degn JensenView profile

Professor

• Chemical Reaction Engineering
• Catalysis
• Particle Technology
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Anker Degn Jensen is a Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), where he is affiliated with the CHEC Research Centre. His research spans chemical reaction engineering, catalysis, and particle technology with applications in energy and sustainability. His research interests include chemical reaction engineering , catalysis , combustion , gasification of solid fuels , flue gas cleaning (especially NOx and Hg removal), production of liquid fuels , and fluidized bed processes for coating and agglomeration in white biotechnology. His work significantly contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to clean energy and climate action. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in bio-oil upgrading , ammonia synthesis , plasma-assisted methane conversion , and adsorption modeling . These works reflect a deep engagement with sustainable fuel production, catalytic process optimization, and fundamental surface reaction mechanisms. Conversion of Furfural as a Bio-Oil Model Compound An Adsorption Isotherm That Includes Interactions Plasma-Assisted Non-Oxidative Coupling of Methane Optimisation of a Haber-Bosch Synthesis Loop Production of Phenolic Compounds from Argan Shell Waste Anker Degn Jensen is actively supervising multiple PhD students and leading research projects in hydrogen production, CO2 and H2O electrochemical reduction, bio-oil hydrotreating, and catalytic upgrading of biomass. He is involved in over 100 projects, including active grants on Conversion of hydrocarbons to hydrogen , Modeling electrochemical CO2 reduction , and Catalytic upgrading of pyrolysis oil . He is associated with the CHEC Research Centre at DTU, a hub for chemical engineering and catalysis research. His team collaborates on advanced reactor designs and catalytic processes for renewable fuels and chemicals.

David S. CafisoView profile

Professor

• Biochemistry
• Biophysics
• Biophysics & Structural Biology
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David S. Cafiso is a Professor in the Department of Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics at the University of Virginia. His research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of membrane transport and cell signaling, utilizing advanced techniques such as EPR spectroscopy, high-resolution NMR, and solid-state NMR. He has made significant contributions to understanding membrane protein structure and function, particularly in relation to synaptic vesicle exocytosis and bacterial nutrient transport. Education: AB, PhD in Biophysics from the University of California, Berkeley; Postdoctoral training at UC Berkeley and Stanford University His research interests span Biochemistry, Biophysics, Structural Biology, Neuroscience, and Microbiology. Recent work highlights conformational dynamics in membrane proteins, lipid-protein interactions, and the role of electrostatics in signaling. Publications emphasize PIP2 regulation, C2 domain function, and TonB-dependent transport systems, with applications in both bacterial physiology and neurosecretion. Professor Cafiso's laboratory investigates two primary areas: (1) Membrane protein attachment mechanisms critical for cell signaling, and (2) Solute transport across lipid bilayers in gram-negative bacteria. His studies often integrate biochemical, structural, and biophysical approaches to probe dynamic processes in membrane biology.

Chris BryanView profile

Assistant Professor

• Data Visualization
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Data Storytelling
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Chris Bryan is an Assistant Professor in the School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence (SCAI) at Arizona State University (ASU), part of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. He leads the Sonoran Visualization Laboratory (SVL @ ASU), focusing on data visualization, human-computer interaction, and advanced interfaces for data science. His research includes explainable AI, augmented/virtual reality, and privacy-preserving visualization techniques. Educations: Ph.D. Computer Science, University of California, Davis (2018) B.S. Computer Science, University of Arkansas (2008) Research Interests: Bryan’s work spans data visualization, human-computer interaction, explainable AI, and immersive visualization. He develops tools for collaborative analysis, privacy-aware systems, and visual analytics for complex data. Current projects involve VR/AR interfaces, bias reduction in NLP tasks, and educational visualization tools. Recent Achievements: Recipient of the 2024 and 2023 Top Five Percent Faculty Award at ASU’s Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. NSF grants for privacy-preserving visualization (SaTC #2224066) and visualization education (IUSE #2216452). Multiple publications in top venues like IEEE VIS, CHI, and EuroVis, including work on differential privacy, mind wandering in visualization, and LLM prompt exploration. Advising & Grants: Advises Ph.D., MS, and undergraduate students on visualization and HCI research. Collaborates with institutions like Los Alamos National Laboratory, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, and Nankai University. Lab focuses on mentoring and preparing students for academic and industry roles in visualization and AI. Labs & Teams: Leads the SVL @ ASU, which uses advanced hardware (HTC Vive, HoloLens 2) and tools like D3.js, React, and LaTeX. The lab emphasizes interdisciplinary projects with domain experts in medicine, engineering, and security.

Jose M. CarmenaView profile

Professor

• Neuroscience
• Neuroprosthetics
• Sensorimotor Learning
• +5 more

Jose M. Carmena is the Chancellor's Professor of Electrical Engineering and Neuroscience at the University of California-Berkeley and Co-Director of the Center for Neural Engineering and Prostheses (CNEP). His research focuses on brain-machine interfaces (BMIs), neuroprosthetics, and sensorimotor learning mechanisms. Ph.D., Robotics, University of Edinburgh (2002) M.S., Artificial Intelligence, University of Edinburgh (1998) M.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Valencia (1997) B.S., Electrical Engineering, Polytechnic University of Valencia (1995) Dr. Carmena's work bridges neural engineering and systems neuroscience, investigating corticostriatal plasticity, wireless neural recording systems (e.g., neural dust), and closed-loop BMI adaptation. His publications reveal expertise in Neuroprosthetic Algorithms , Wireless Neural Interfaces , and Sensorimotor Learning with applications in chronic neuroprosthetic systems. McKnight Technological Innovations in Neuroscience Award (2017) IEEE Fellow (2017) NSF CAREER Award (2010) Sloan Research Fellow (2009) Hellman Fellow (2007) His advisees include Paul Botros, Archit Gupta, and Vivek Athalye. Dr. Carmena has published extensively in journals like Nature , Neuron , and Nature Neuroscience , developing technologies such as ultrasonic neural dust for cortical recording and adaptive control algorithms for prosthetics.

Arturo MacchiView profile

Professor

• Multiphase reactor engineering
• Gas hydrates
• Microreactors
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Arturo Macchi is a Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of British Columbia, and MASc and B.Eng. degrees from the École Polytechnique de Montréal. His research focuses on multiphase reactor engineering, particularly fluidized bed systems, gas hydrates, microreactors, and CO₂ capture technologies. Collaborations include institutions like CanmetEnergy-Ottawa, NRC-ICPCE, and industry partners such as Syncrude Canada Ltd. and Lonza Inc. Key research areas include high-pressure multiphase reactors, CO₂ capture via dual fluidized beds, and microreactor design for pharmaceutical applications. His work integrates computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling with experimental validation to address challenges in energy efficiency, process intensification, and sustainable energy storage. Recent projects explore calcium looping processes for thermochemical storage and oxy-fuel combustion technologies. Publications highlight advancements in fluidization dynamics, bubble column hydrodynamics, and scale-up methodologies for industrial hydroprocessors. His contributions span both fundamental and applied research, bridging academic insights with industrial applications in petrochemical, environmental, and pharmaceutical sectors.

Chunfei WuView profile

Professor

• Thermochemical conversion of renewable resources
• Heterogeneous catalysis
• CO2 capture and utilization
• +2 more

Professor Chunfei Wu is affiliated with the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Queen's University Belfast, UK. Specializing in thermochemical conversion of renewable resources and CO2 capture/utilization technologies, Wu leads cutting-edge research in sustainable energy systems. Research interests include: Development of heterogeneous catalysts for hydrogen and syngas production Carbon nanotube synthesis from waste hydrocarbons Integrated CO2 capture and conversion processes Thermochemical processing of biomass/plastics Recent publications focus on molten salt technologies (solar salts), oxygen carriers for chemical looping combustion, and photocatalytic CO2 reduction systems. Wu contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through carbon-neutral pathways research. Active in academic leadership as Founding Editor-in-Chief of Carbon Capture Science & Technology and Managing Editor of Biomass and Bioenergy , Wu supervises multiple research projects including: R3691CCE: Sewage Sludge Gasification R1661CCE: Bio-based Negative Emissions Technologies R1797CCE: Marine Plastic Waste Recycling R7511CCE: CO2 Capture with CaO Materials

Katrin VogtView profile

Researcher

• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Neural Circuits
• Sensory Processing
• +7 more

Katrin Vogt is a Group Leader at the University of Konstanz and an Affiliated Scientist at the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior. She serves on the IMPRS Board and Faculty, focusing on behavioral neuroscience in Drosophila larvae. Her research explores how social context and internal states (e.g., hunger) modulate neural circuits and behavior, utilizing genetic tools like optogenetics, RNAi, and CRISPR. Key Research Areas: Behavioral flexibility under internal state changes Neural integration of sensory and state signals in the antennal lobe Role of serotonin (CSD neuron) in modulating output pathways Computational modeling of state-dependent circuit dynamics Notable Achievements: Discovered state-dependent olfactory valence switching (e.g., geranyl acetate shifts from aversion to attraction under food deprivation) Elucidated glutamatergic inhibition mechanisms in picky local interneurons Identified 5-HT7 receptor's role in upregulating uniglomerular projection neuron activity Recent Publications: 2025: PLoS Biology on multimodal sensory neurons 2024: Current Biology commentary on behavioral neuroscience 2023: Current Biology on multisensory memory merging Academic Affiliations: University of Konstanz (Group Leader, Department of Collective Behavior) Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior (Affiliated Scientist) IMPRS for Organismal Biology (Faculty Member) Scientific Awards: DFG Research Fellowship (Project No. 345729665) Students & Collaborators: PhD students: Hari P. Narayanan, Akhila Mudunuri Research assistants: Nora Tutas, Julius Klein, Constantin Dyroff DAAD summer student: Élyse Zadigue-Dubé Recent graduates: Amelie Edmaier (BSc 2023), Constantin Dyroff (BSc 2023)

Naoko EllisView profile

Professor

• Multiphase reaction engineering
• Fluidized bed technology
• CO2 capture and utilization
• +5 more

Naoko Ellis is a Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of British Columbia, Faculty of Applied Science. Her work bridges advanced multiphase reaction engineering with pressing sustainability challenges, focusing on fluidized-bed technologies for CO₂ capture, biomass valorisation, and clean energy production. Research Interests Multiphase reaction engineering & fluidized beds CO₂ capture via calcium looping and chemical looping combustion Biomass gasification, pyrolysis, and tar mitigation Bio-oil upgrading and biochar engineering for environmental applications Engineering education innovation for sustainability literacy Recent publications (2020-2024) reveal an integrated approach combining rigorous reactor modeling, novel catalyst development, and educational scholarship. Energy and environmental engineering dominate the portfolio, with emerging use of machine-learning tools for process optimisation and extensive exploration of biochar and bauxite-residue valorisation. Scientific Recognition Guest editor for memorial special issues honouring Prof. John R. Grace (Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, Powder Technology, 2023-2024) Invited prefatory contributions on chemical engineering education (Canadian Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2024) Advising & Grant Landscape No specific student names or funding details were provided in the supplied text; however, the breadth of collaborative publications and education-focused papers indicates active supervision of graduate researchers and leadership in curriculum-development grants. Labs & Teams Operates within the multiphase reaction engineering laboratory environment at UBC Chemical and Biological Engineering, leveraging pilot-scale fluidized-bed facilities and advanced analytical instrumentation for thermochemical conversion studies.

Jason BrevesView profile

Professor

• Endocrinology
• Osmoregulation in Fishes
• Molecular Physiology
• +5 more

Jason P. Breves is a Professor of Biology at Skidmore College , where he investigates the endocrine mechanisms enabling vertebrates to adapt to dynamic environments. His work focuses on pituitary hormones like prolactin and growth hormone in Mozambique tilapia , Atlantic salmon , and other euryhaline fish models to understand how hormonal systems regulate osmoregulation, growth, and stress responses. Education: B.S. in Marine Biology (Roger Williams University), M.S. in Oceanography (University of Rhode Island), Ph.D. in Molecular Biosciences and Bioengineering (University of Hawaii), and Postdoctoral Studies at University of Massachusetts Amherst. Research Interests: The lab explores three major themes: (1) Prolactin signaling in gill, kidney, and gastrointestinal tract; (2) Osmoreception and prolactin gene regulation; and (3) Somatotropic axis modulation by stressors, nutrition, and xenobiotics. His team uses molecular, cellular, and organismal approaches to dissect hormone-gene interactions and their ecological implications. Recent Publications highlight his work on salinity-dependent gene regulation, cortisol's impact on growth hormone pathways, and thermosensitive prolactin cells. Key subfields include ion transporter dynamics , transcriptomic responses to environmental stress , and hormonal crosstalk in osmoregulation . Collaborators span institutions like University of Hawaii, USGS Conte Anadromous Fish Research Center, and University of Gothenburg. Scientific Awards: Grace Evelyn Pickford Medal (2025), New Investigator Award (2019), Gorbman-Bern Award (2019), and multiple Scholander Awards. Students: Mentored over 30 undergraduate researchers, including recipients of conference awards and presentations at Experimental Biology and International Biology of Fish Congress. Funding includes NSF grants (IOS-1755131, DBI-2018952) for molecular targets and advanced instrumentation. His lab serves as a nexus for comparative endocrinology and aquatic physiology research.

Milo WiltbankView profile

Professor

• Reproductive Physiology
• Animal Science
• Endocrinology
• +3 more

Dr. Milo Wiltbank is a Professor of Reproductive Physiology & Management at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Department of Animal and Dairy Sciences. His research focuses on ovarian function in dairy cattle, particularly hormonal regulation of the corpus luteum and fertility improvement through timed artificial insemination (TAI). He joined the Endocrinology & Reproductive Physiology Program (ERP) in 1991 and currently teaches OBS&GYN 710 – Reproductive Endocrine Physiology and OBS&GYN 711 – Advanced Reproductive Endocrine Physiology . Education: B.S. and M.S. from Brigham Young University (1980/1982), Ph.D. from the University of Michigan (1987), followed by postdoctoral training at Colorado State University. Research emphasizes applied and basic studies on luteal physiology, prostaglandin regulation, and estradiol/progesterone-based TAI protocols. His work has pioneered methods to optimize pregnancy rates in dairy herds through hormonal management and follicular development manipulation. Over 278 publications highlight contributions to bovine reproductive science. Advising: Current Ph.D. student Autumn R. Joy and notable past advisees including Adam Beard, Rafael Reis Domingues, and Megan Mezera. Active in ERP Program committees and as a T32 faculty trainer. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with reproductive endocrinology teams at UW-Madison and global institutions, advancing technologies like ReBreed21 and high-fertility cycle models for livestock productivity.