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Brice LooseView profile

Associate Professor

• Oceanography
• Climate Change
• Physical Oceanography
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Brice Loose is an Associate Professor of Oceanography at the University of Rhode Island's Graduate School of Oceanography (GSO). His research focuses on the interface of physical oceanography and biogeochemistry, with a primary emphasis on polar ocean processes. He leads studies on gas tracers (CO₂, O₂, DMS) to understand carbon sequestration and air-sea interactions in polar regions. Key areas include sea ice dynamics, Antarctic Bottom Water formation, and glacial meltwater impacts. Education: Ph.D. in Oceanography, Columbia University (2009) M.S. in Oceanography, Catholic University of Chile (2003) B.S. in Earth Science, University of California Santa Barbara (1999) Research Interests: Climate change impacts on polar oceans Sea ice-carbon cycle interactions Low-cost sensor development (Arduino/Python) Underwater mass spectrometry applications Arctic and Antarctic circulation patterns His work integrates field observations, numerical modeling, and novel instrumentation to address questions about ocean-atmosphere feedback mechanisms. Collaborations: Leads major initiatives like the MOSAiC Arctic drift expedition and the BEACON project studying the Bellingshausen Sea. Active in GEOTRACES and PIPERS programs. Engages undergraduate students in Arctic fieldwork through the Northwest Passage Project. Labs/Teams: Directs the URI Ocean Chemistry Lab, specializing in gas tracer analysis. Collaborates with engineering teams to develop open-source oceanographic instruments.

Xiaoli MaView profile

Academic

• Advanced Materials Design
• Porous Materials (MOFs, Zeolites, Carbons)
• Polymer-Based Nanocomposites
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Xiaoli Ma is an Affiliate Assistant Professor in the School of Freshwater Sciences and an Assistant Professor in the Materials Science & Engineering Department at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UWM). His research focuses on advanced materials for separation, purification, and sensor technologies, with a strong emphasis on porous materials like metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), zeolites, and carbons, as well as polymer-based nanocomposites and membranes. His work bridges fundamental material science and applied engineering, targeting improvements in water purification, gas separation, and membrane fabrication. Education: PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, Arizona State University (2015) MS in Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, China (2009) BS in Materials Science and Engineering, Tongji University, China (2006) Research Interests: Design and characterization of porous materials (MOFs, zeolites, carbons) Development of functional membranes for water/gas separation Nanocomposite materials and their integration into devices Vapor-phase processing techniques like atomic layer deposition (ALD) Publications Trends: Recent work emphasizes covalent organic framework (COF) membranes for ion selectivity (2024), ceramic membranes for PFAS removal (2023), and ZIF-based gas separation systems (2023–2020). His articles span membrane fabrication methods, material synthesis innovations, and applications in environmental and energy sectors. Labs/Teams: Leads a research group exploring novel materials for industrial and environmental applications, focusing on scalable synthesis and real-world deployment of advanced membranes and adsorbents.

AGAPIOU AGAPIOSView profile

Associate Professor

• Analytical Chemistry
• Environmental Monitoring
• Air Quality Analysis
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Agapiou Agapios is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Cyprus, affiliated with the School of Natural and Applied Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens (2006) and a Diploma in Chemical Engineering from the same institution (2001). His research focuses on analytical methods for VOCs, environmental monitoring, biomedical diagnostics, and sustainable materials. He has held academic positions including Lecturer (2014), Assistant Professor (2019), and his current role since 2024. Research interests include VOC analysis in breath, environmental samples, and food products; development of biochar for pollution remediation; and electrochemical treatments for wastewater. His work bridges environmental science, biomedical applications, and sustainable technology. Over 50 publications span topics like VOC biomarkers for disease diagnosis, air quality assessment, and waste valorization. Key contributions include studies on breath analysis for smoking/e-cigarette effects, VOC mapping in soils, and biochar applications for VOC adsorption. His research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, integrating analytical chemistry with environmental and biomedical challenges.

Matthew J. DeWittView profile

Associate Professor

• Fuels Engineering
• Combustion Chemistry
• Aerospace Propulsion
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Matthew J. DeWitt is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Dayton, and Group Leader of the Fuels Engineering team at the University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI). He holds dual appointments as a Distinguished Research Engineer and academic faculty member. His research focuses on aviation fuels, combustion chemistry, and emissions mitigation strategies. Dr. DeWitt earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Northwestern University (1999) and a B.S. from The Ohio State University (1994). He leads projects in fuel thermal stability, particulate emission abatement, and alternative jet fuel development, with applications in aerospace propulsion systems. His research interests include: Jet fuel pyrolysis and oxidation mechanisms Advanced nano-sensor development for fuel analysis Environmental impacts of aviation emissions Compatibility of alternative fuels with engine materials Recent publications highlight his work on turbine engine emissions characterization, bio-derived jet fuels, and combustion byproduct measurement techniques. He has been recognized with the 2015 Affiliate Council Award for Excellence in Research and invited to present at major propulsion conferences. Dr. DeWitt collaborates with organizations like AIAA and IASH, and his work bridges fundamental chemical engineering principles with applied aerospace technology challenges.

Jörg SchallerView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Silicon Biogeochemistry
• Soil Science
• Phosphorus Cycling
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Dr. Jörg Schaller serves as Adjunct Professor and Head of the Working Group Silicon Biogeochemistry at the Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF) in Müncheberg, Germany. His research focuses on silicon's critical role in agricultural systems, particularly its effects on soil phosphorus availability, water retention capacity, and global carbon cycling within terrestrial ecosystems. His primary research domains include: Silicon biogeochemical cycling in agricultural landscapes Mechanisms of silicon-enhanced phosphorus availability Silicon-mediated soil water holding capacity improvements Silicon's contribution to carbon sequestration processes Development of silicon-based sustainable crop production systems Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals a strong emphasis on silicon's practical applications for climate-resilient agriculture. Key findings demonstrate silicon amendments significantly improving barley yields in Kenyan acidic soils, reducing N2O emissions in arable systems, and enhancing drought resilience through improved soil-plant-water relations. His work integrates Arctic permafrost studies with tropical agricultural systems, establishing silicon as a cross-ecosystem regulator of nutrient cycling and greenhouse gas dynamics. Scientific Awards: No specific awards were documented in the source materials. Advising and Grants: Student mentorship details and grant funding information were not provided in available documentation. Dr. Schaller leads the Silicon Biogeochemistry working group within ZALF's Research Area 1 "Landscape Functioning," where his team investigates fundamental silicon processes and develops sustainable soil management strategies through field experiments, laboratory analyses, and modeling approaches across diverse global ecosystems.

Jean-Paul PinelliView profile

Professor

• Natural Hazards Risk Modeling
• Wind Engineering
• Infrastructure Vulnerability
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Professor Jean-Paul Pinelli is a faculty member in the Department of Mechanical and Civil Engineering at Florida Institute of Technology's College of Engineering and Science. His expertise focuses on Natural Hazards Risk Modeling, Wind Engineering, and Infrastructure Vulnerability and Resilience. He contributes to organizations such as the American Society of Civil Engineers and Earthquake Engineering Research Institute. His research emphasizes hurricane impact mitigation, structural vulnerability assessment, and multi-hazard modeling. Recent work includes developing wireless sensor networks for real-time hurricane monitoring and integrating geospatial data for hazard model validation. He has collaborated on projects analyzing wind effects on industrial facilities, mid/high-rise buildings, and coastal residences. Notable contributions include the Florida Public Hurricane Loss Model and DesignSafe cyberinfrastructure for natural hazards research. His research spans environmental monitoring technologies, cost-benefit analyses of mitigation strategies, and post-disaster recovery frameworks. Publications highlight innovative methods for assessing wind-driven rain intrusion, aerodynamic roughness, and structural resilience. While no specific awards or grants are listed, his work underscores interdisciplinary approaches to disaster risk reduction.

Jyotsna SharmaView profile

Associate Professor

• Fiber Optic Sensing
• Enhanced Oil Recovery
• Machine Learning
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Dr. Jyotsna Sharma is an Associate Professor in the Craft & Hawkins Department of Petroleum Engineering at Louisiana State University (LSU), serving concurrently as Program Director at the U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E). She holds an adjunct appointment in LSU's Department of Electrical Engineering. Her research focuses on fiber optic sensing technologies, machine learning applications in energy systems, enhanced oil recovery, and sensor development. Sharma earned her Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Calgary (2012) and a B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering from IIT Delhi (2006). Her professional experience spans industry roles at Chevron (2012-2018), including reservoir engineering and heavy oil projects, as well as academic appointments at LSU since 2019. Key research areas include distributed acoustic sensing (DAS), satellite gravimetry for hydrocarbon mapping, and quantum-enhanced sensors. Collaborations involve NASA, Oak Ridge National Lab, and major energy companies. Awards include the NSF I-Corps program (2024), LSU Alumni Association Rising Faculty Award (2023), and multiple industry-sponsored grants. Her work has been featured in high-impact journals and conferences, addressing challenges in well integrity, offshore drilling safety, and energy transition technologies. Sharma’s lab integrates machine learning with experimental facilities like the LSU PERTT Lab, advancing real-time monitoring solutions for energy systems. She leads initiatives in leak detection, gas migration analysis, and smart sensor networks, emphasizing interdisciplinary innovation.

Nathan SkillenView profile

Assistant Professor

• Photocatalysis
• Environmental Chemistry
• Renewable Energy
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Nathan Skillen is an Assistant Professor at the School of Engineering & Physical Sciences, Heriot-Watt University, and a member of the Institute of Biological Chemistry, Biophysics and Bioengineering. His research focuses on photocatalytic processes for biomass conversion, environmental remediation, and sustainable energy production. He has a strong track record in developing novel photocatalytic materials and reactor designs, with applications in hydrogen production, water treatment, and pollutant degradation. His expertise includes photocatalytic degradation mechanisms, lignin valorization, and the design of efficient photocatalytic systems. Research areas span photocatalysis fundamentals, renewable energy systems, and sustainable chemical processes. Skillen collaborates internationally on projects involving advanced biomass model compounds and environmental contaminant remediation. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to affordable and clean energy (SDG 7) and climate action (SDG 13), emphasizing sustainable bioenergy systems and pollution reduction. He actively mentors students in experimental and theoretical studies of photocatalytic technologies. Key collaborations involve institutions in materials science and environmental engineering, with ongoing projects on photocatalytic H₂O₂ generation, cellulose reforming, and electrochemical sensing for reaction monitoring. His research bridges fundamental chemistry with applied engineering solutions for global challenges.

Ertuğrul KESKİNView profile

Associate Professor

• Electroanalytical Chemistry
• Electrochemical Sensors
• Electrode Design
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Ertuğrul KESKİN is an Associate Professor at Adıyaman University's Faculty of Pharmacy in the Department of Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences. He holds a PhD in Chemistry from Yüzüncü Yıl University (2009). His academic career began as a chemistry teacher in the Ministry of Education (1999–2012) before transitioning to academia. He served as an Assistant Professor at Van Yüzüncü Yıl University (2012–2015) before joining Adıyaman University in 2015. He specializes in electroanalytical chemistry, focusing on electrochemical sensors, electrode modification, and the analysis of drugs, environmental pollutants, and carcinogens. Education : Bachelor's in Chemistry: Selçuk University (1999) Master's in Chemistry: Yüzüncü Yıl University (2003) PhD in Chemistry: Yüzüncü Yıl University (2009) Research Interests : Dr. KESKİN’s research emphasizes the development of electrochemical methods for quantifying pharmaceuticals, environmental toxins, and biomolecules. His work leverages boron-doped diamond electrodes and pencil graphite electrodes for enhanced sensitivity in detecting substances like carcinogens, neurotransmitters, and antibiotics. He has pioneered methods for analyzing drugs in pharmaceutical formulations and biological fluids, such as urine and beverages. Key Contributions : Developed novel electrochemical sensors for detecting myosmine in tobacco and norfloxacin in environmental samples. Designed surfactant-enhanced voltammetric techniques for quantifying drugs like tramadol and diflunisal. Advanced understanding of DNA interactions with carcinogens using electrochemical methods. Teaching & Leadership : He teaches courses in analytical chemistry and scientific research methodology. He has held administrative roles, including Vice Dean at Adıyaman University (2016–2017) and Department Head (2016–2020). He has led projects to improve laboratory infrastructure for pharmaceutical research.

• Organic Chemistry
• Material Science
• Polymer Chemistry
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Han Zuilhof is a Full Professor of Organic Chemistry at Wageningen University, affiliated with the VLAG research institute. His research focuses on surface chemistry, polymer brushes, antifouling coatings, and environmental remediation, particularly targeting PFAS removal. He leads projects on sustainable materials, dynamic covalent chemistry, and analytical methods for drug and toxin detection. Notable contributions include developing functionalized pillararenes for PFAS adsorption and covalent surface modifications for microfluidics. Research interests: Surface chemistry, polymer design, analytical chemistry, environmental remediation. Recent projects: PFAS removal technologies, antifouling coatings, mechanochemical synthesis, and catalytic materials for biomass conversion. Advises PhD candidates on topics like recyclable polycarbonates, PFAS adsorbents, and stealth antibodies. His work bridges fundamental chemistry with applied solutions, emphasizing sustainability and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Xize NiuView profile

Professor

• Microfluidics
• Lab-on-a-chip Technology
• Biosensors
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Professor Xize Niu is a faculty member at the University of Southampton, specializing in Biosensing & Microengineering. He leads the EPSRC-funded project "Lab-on-an-Organ: A droplet based portable continuous chemical sensor," collaborating with Emeritus Professor Geraldine Clough. His research focuses on microfluidics, lab-on-a-chip technologies, and sensor development with applications in biomedical and environmental monitoring. Research Interests: Microfluidics, droplet-based sensors, wearable technologies, and point-of-care diagnostics. His work emphasizes portable devices for continuous chemical sensing, such as cortisol, lactate, and nitrate measurement. Notable achievements include a wearable sensor for tissue biomolecule monitoring and droplet flow analysis systems. Key Projects: The EPSRC-funded Lab-on-an-Organ project aims to develop droplet-based portable sensors for real-time chemical analysis. Collaborations with Prof. Clough focus on vascular dynamics and microvascular perfusion. Grants & Funding: Active EPSRC funding for Lab-on-an-Organ research. Publications span analytical methods, environmental monitoring, and biomedical applications. Labs/Teams: Part of the Biosensing & Microengineering research group at the University of Southampton, contributing to interdisciplinary projects in microfluidics and biomedical engineering.

• Marine Robotics
• Autonomous Systems
• AI for Environmental Monitoring
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Blair Thornton is a Professor of Marine Autonomy at the University of Southampton's Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences. He leads research in autonomous marine robotics, sensing, and AI for marine science, and co-directs the FEPS In situ and Remote Intelligent Sensing (IRIS) Centre of Excellence. His work focuses on developing low-cost robotic platforms, 3D seafloor mapping systems, and AI-driven data interpretation methods. Education: PhD in underwater robotics (University of Southampton, 2006), postdoctoral research at University of Tokyo (2006-2016), and over 55 ocean expeditions (30 as PI). Teaching includes Maritime Robotics and Intelligent Mobile Robotics modules with Python-based practicals. Key Projects: BioCam (NERC), TechOceanS (EU), DriftCam (EPSRC), and Smarty200 (EPSRC). Collaborations include Sonardyne International, National Oceanography Centre, and JAMSTEC. Awards include the Okamura Kenji Prize (2014), Shell Ocean Discovery Xprize (2019), and IEEE Mid-Career Rising Star Award (2022). Active in journal editing (IEEE Oceanic Engineering, Robotics and Automation Letters) and external speaking roles.

• Environmental Science and Management
• Soil Sciences
• Environmental Engineering
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Dr. Shamali De Silva is an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering at RMIT University, Australia. Their research focuses on Environmental Science and Management, Soil Sciences, and Microbiology, with a particular emphasis on pollution mitigation, heavy metal bioavailability, and the impacts of urbanization on ecological systems. They are actively involved in interdisciplinary projects addressing environmental contamination, nanotechnology applications in environmental monitoring, and public health risks associated with industrial and vehicular emissions. Dr. De Silva's work spans laboratory and field studies, analyzing the effects of pollutants on soil ecosystems, microbial communities, and human health. Their research integrates advanced analytical techniques and material science innovations to develop sustainable solutions for environmental challenges. They have collaborated on projects involving industrial waste management, roadside soil contamination, and the development of eco-friendly materials like biodegradable glitter alternatives. Recent research trends include exploring nanomaterials for pollution remediation, evaluating the environmental impact of emerging technologies, and assessing dietary exposure to contaminants in food systems. Their contributions highlight the intersection of environmental engineering, microbiology, and public health in addressing contemporary ecological issues.

Manohar ChirumamillaView profile

Associate Professor

• Nanomaterials
• Thermophotovoltaics
• Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy
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Manohar Chirumamilla is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University's Department of Materials and Production, within The Faculty of Engineering and Science. His research focuses on nanomaterials, thermophotovoltaics, plasmonics, and energy systems. He contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) through innovations in energy conversion and storage. Key projects include the Novo Nordisk Foundation-funded 'Nanoseale Energy Generators' (2021–2024), exploring piezoelectric nanostructures and thin films. His work spans advanced fabrication techniques (e.g., electron beam lithography), nanomaterial characterization, and applications in photocatalysis, photodetection, and thermal management. Research highlights include gold nanoparticle-based hydrogen evolution systems, UV photodetectors via hot hole extraction, and high-temperature stable emitters for thermophotovoltaics. Media coverage has highlighted breakthroughs like H-glass supported nano-islands for solar-driven hydrogen production and novel perovskite-inspired materials. Chirumamilla collaborates globally, with affiliations to interdisciplinary teams in materials science, energy engineering, and nanotechnology. His lab focuses on bridging fundamental material science with practical energy solutions, emphasizing scalability and sustainability.

• Corrosion Engineering
• Electrochemistry
• Organic Coatings
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Alda Simões is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Instituto Superior Técnico (University of Lisbon). Her research focuses on corrosion protection of metallic materials, electrochemical methods for corrosion study, and development of organic coatings. She teaches courses including Electrochemistry and Energy, Transfer Phenomena I, and Transport Phenomena. Affiliations: Department of Chemical Engineering, Higher Technical Institute Research Interests: Electrochemical corrosion analysis, advanced protective coatings, redox cells for energy storage, surface modification techniques Current research projects involve studying advanced organic redox cells for electricity storage, naphthenic acid effects on steel corrosion using spectroscopic methods, and development of superhydrophobic coatings for aluminum alloys. Her work integrates electrochemical characterization with material performance evaluation under corrosive environments.