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• Structural Engineering
• Material Science
• Resilient Infrastructure
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Jeffery S. Volz holds the title of Associate Dean for Partnerships and is a Lloyd G. and Joyce Austin Presidential Professor at the University of Oklahoma 's Gallogly College of Engineering. He is affiliated with the School of Civil Engineering and Environmental Science (CEES), where he previously served as associate director for undergraduate studies and director of the Donald G. Fears Structural Engineering Laboratory. His academic journey includes roles in industry for 16 years at firms like Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, and the Portland Cement Association. Education : PhD, Civil Engineering, Pennsylvania State University MS, Architectural Engineering, Pennsylvania State University BAE, Architectural Engineering, Pennsylvania State University Research Focus : Volz's work centers on structural engineering and material science , emphasizing resilient and sustainable infrastructure solutions. Key areas include UHPC applications, bridge column reinforcement, and recycled material utilization in concrete. His research has been funded by NSF, DoD, FHWA, and industry partners like Ameren Corporation and Dolese. Grants & Projects : Over 20 grants since 2013, including studies on UHPC link slabs, FRP bridge decks, and high-volume recycled materials in pavements. He has led projects addressing bridge-pavement interaction, in-stream structure erosion effects, and corrosion-resistant concrete formulations. Labs & Teams : Director of the Donald G. Fears Structural Engineering Laboratory . Advises ASCE student chapters and competition teams (Concrete Canoe, Steel Bridge).

Ashly CabasView profile

Assistant Professor

• Seismic Hazards
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Earthquake Ground Motions
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Ashly Cabas is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering at North Carolina State University (NC State). She leads the GEOHAZARDS AND EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING (GEOQUAKE) RESEARCH LAB , focusing on geotechnical aspects of earthquake engineering, including seismic hazard assessment, ground motion modeling, and liquefaction-induced ground deformations. Her work integrates geospatial analytics, numerical modeling, and probabilistic frameworks to enhance infrastructure resilience against seismic risks. Research interests include: Predictive modeling of liquefaction-induced lateral spreading Regional seismic velocity modeling for coastal plains Geostatistical analysis of ground motion data Impact of fluvial geomorphology on seismic hazards Advances in site response analysis methodologies Her research team examines large-scale ground motion databases (e.g., KiK-Net, DesignSafe) and collaborates on projects like the 2023 Gulf/Atlantic Coastal Plains Seismic Model . Key recent contributions involve improving input ground-motion selection protocols and developing databases for hazard mitigation. Grants & Awards: She leads a NSF CAREER Award (2022) focused on probabilistic seismic site response modeling under uncertainty. Her work emphasizes reproducible research practices, as highlighted in publications advocating for open data/code sharing. Labs/Teams: Directs the GEOQUAKE Lab, which bridges geotechnical engineering and computational methods to address societal risks from earthquakes. Collaborations include global case studies (e.g., 2011 Christchurch earthquake, 2018 Anchorage earthquake).

Sarah ManderView profile

Associate Professor

• Climate Change
• Renewable Energy Technologies
• Sustainability
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Sarah Mander is an Associate Professor at the Manchester School of Management , University of Manchester, specializing in Climate Change and Renewable Energy Technologies. She has been a key member of the Tyndall Centre since 1999, integrating public and stakeholder perspectives with technical assessments to advance renewable energy deployment and social responses to climate change. Education & Career: Sarah began as a Chemical Engineer in the industry before transitioning to academia. Her PhD research (Manchester School of Management) focused on wind energy penetration in the North West. She has extensive experience in community activism, including founding the Homes for Change Housing Co-operative and promoting urban sustainability projects. Research Interests: Her work emphasizes innovative climate engagement strategies, such as collaborating with artists to reach diverse audiences, and addressing barriers to renewable energy adoption. Key areas include industrial decarbonisation, bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS), and community energy financing. Projects & Grants: She leads/co-leads projects like Decarbonising International Transport (active) and UK Energy Research Centre Phase 3 (2017–2019), focusing on energy transition, policy, and climate mitigation. She has contributed to impactful studies on aviation policy, local carbon budgets, and shipping emissions reduction. Awards & Recognition: While no specific awards are listed, her work has been cited in major outlets like Nature Energy and Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews , and she serves on the Research Council of Norway as an academic expert. Lab/Teams: She collaborates widely with interdisciplinary teams at the Tyndall Centre, Manchester Environmental Research Institute, and other global partners to address climate challenges through integrated approaches.

Adrian RussellView profile

Professor

• Soil Mechanics
• Rock Mechanics
• Geotechnical Engineering
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Adrian Russell is a Professor of Geotechnical Engineering at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), specializing in soil mechanics, rock mechanics, and unsaturated soils. He holds a PhD in Civil Engineering (UNSW, 2005), a BE (Civil Engineering, UNSW, 1998), and a PGCert in Higher Education (University of Bristol, 2008). His research focuses on geotechnical engineering challenges in infrastructure systems, including tailings storages, foundations, and earthquake engineering. Russell collaborates extensively with industry partners such as Glencore and Wagstaff Piling to translate research into practical applications, such as soil-cement-fibre mix technologies and ore pass blockage prevention. He has led major grants, including a $1.5M project with Amira Global to prevent tailings dam failures, and holds an Australian Research Council Future Fellowship (2021–2024). Russell teaches advanced geotechnical courses like CVEN9521 and CVEN9513, emphasizing innovative problem-solving and practical applications. His research group includes 5 PhD students and 2 Research Associates, with former students now leading academic and industry roles globally. Russell invented a novel biaxial earthquake shaking table, granted patents, and advises on international guidelines for slope stability and tailings management. He frequently lectures at global conferences and serves on editorial boards such as Geotechnique and International Journal of Rock Mechanics and Mining Sciences . Key industry engagements include partnerships with mining companies to assess tailings liquefaction risks via cone penetration testing (CPT) and stability analyses. His work on unsaturated soil mechanics has been integrated into practical guidelines and training programs through the Australian Geomechanics Society. Russell also contributed to advancing understanding of particle mechanics, including fractal-based soil characterization and granular media behavior. His labs and facilities, such as the seismic shaking table, enable cutting-edge testing for infrastructure resilience under dynamic loads.

• Structural Engineering
• Architectural Science
• Building Energy Management
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Professor Gianluca Ranzi is a Professor in the School of Civil Engineering at the University of Sydney, serving as Chairman of the Centre for Advanced Structural Engineering. His expertise spans structural engineering, architectural science, and heritage conservation, with a focus on sustainable building technologies. He leads research on composite materials, energy-efficient structures, and the mitigation of urban heat islands. Research Interests: His work addresses the behavior of concrete and composite steel-concrete structures, building energy management systems, and heritage conservation strategies for twentieth-century concrete structures. He develops adaptive systems to enhance indoor comfort and building functionality while reducing energy consumption. Publications: Ranzi has authored/edited key texts including Design of Prestressed Concrete to Eurocode 2 (2017) and Structural Analysis: Principles, Methods and Modelling (2015). His recent articles explore topics like lithium slag composites, P2P energy trading, and dynamic characterization of historic structures. Teaching: He teaches courses such as CIVL3511/CIVL9511 (Basics of Integrated Building Engineering) and CIVL5531 (Advanced Integrated Building Engineering). Supervises PhD/Master's students on projects like composite brick-concrete construction and crack control in shotcrete linings. Affiliations: Member of Standards Australia committees (BD-002, BD-032), American Concrete Institute (ACI), and the International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE).

• Structural Health Monitoring
• Wind Energy Systems
• Machine Learning Applications
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David Agis Cherta is an academic affiliated with the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), specifically the Escola Tècnica Superior d'Enginyeria Industrial de Barcelona (ETSEIB) and the Departament d'Estadística i Investigació Operativa . He leads research in the CoDAlab - Control, Dades i Intel·ligència Artificial group and the WinTurCoM - Wind Turbine Condition Monitoring subgroup. His work spans structural health monitoring, wind energy systems, environmental health, and statistical modeling. Agis has published extensively in journals such as Sensors , Environmental Health Perspectives , and Methods in Ecology and Evolution . Education & Research Focus : His doctoral thesis (2019) explored vibration-based structural health monitoring using piezoelectric transducers. Key areas include machine learning applications for fault detection in wind turbines, statistical methodologies for environmental data analysis, and interdisciplinary research at the intersection of engineering and public health. Awards & Projects : Received the EACS Early Career Award in Structural Control & Health Monitoring (2020) . Active in competitive research projects, including EU-funded initiatives on wind turbine condition monitoring and environmental pollution studies. Collaborates internationally, with projects focusing on digital twins, predictive maintenance, and data-driven applications in civil engineering. Public Engagement : His research bridges technical innovation and societal impact, addressing issues like air quality effects of public transport strikes and long-term health impacts of urban pollution. He contributes to open-source tools like the Good R package for count data analysis.

• Geothermal Energy
• Energy Geostructures
• Soil Mechanics
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Roman Markiewicz is a Senior Scientist and Researcher at TU Wien's Research Area Foundation Engineering, Soil and Rock Mechanics. His work focuses on geothermal energy integration into urban and infrastructure systems, energy geostructures, and long-term monitoring of thermal activation in construction. Key projects include the thermo-active ground source system at Vienna's Taborstrasse metro station and geothermal utilization of the Lainzer Tunnel. His research emphasizes sustainable energy solutions, geotechnical applications, and infrastructure innovation to address global energy challenges. Markiewicz collaborates closely with professionals like Dietmar Adam and Adrian Brunner, contributing to advancements in energy-efficient construction and renewable energy systems. Research interests span geothermal energy extraction, energy piles, soil-rock mechanics, and the adaptation of infrastructure for thermal energy harvesting. His work bridges geotechnical engineering with environmental sustainability, aiming to optimize energy use in urban and civil engineering projects. Recent efforts highlight the analysis of long-term performance data from real-world installations to refine energy geostructure designs and improve system reliability.

Miao LiView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Computational mechanics
• Numerical modelling
• Computational fluid dynamics
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Miao Li is a Senior Lecturer in Engineering at Charles Sturt University, affiliated with the School of Computing, Mathematics and Engineering. She is a member of the Imaging and Sensing Research Group and the Sustainability in Engineering Research Group (SERG) at the Gulbali Research Institute. Her academic journey includes a PhD in Civil Engineering from Griffith University and earlier degrees in geological and engineering geology from Chinese institutions. Doctor of Philosophy (Civil Engineering) Master of Science (Geological Engineering) Bachelor of Science (Engineering Geology) Dr Li's research spans computational mechanics, numerical modeling, wastewater treatment, and non-linear structural dynamics, with a strong focus on sustainable engineering solutions. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through innovations in geotechnical systems, energy storage, and low-carbon construction. She has published extensively in top journals, with recent work focusing on adaptive mesh refinement, rock damage modeling, and frost heave in soils. Her recent publications highlight a trend toward high-fidelity numerical simulations and experimental validation in geotechnical and structural systems, particularly under extreme or cyclic loading conditions. She applies computational fluid dynamics and finite element methods to solve complex engineering problems in energy, infrastructure, and environmental resilience. Executive Dean Teaching Award (2024) Fellow of Advance HE (2025) Dr Li is a registered thesis supervisor and actively mentors students through research projects and industry placements. She has secured research recognition through awards and grants, and her work is frequently covered in press and media, reflecting its real-world impact. She participates in major international conferences in ocean, offshore, and structural engineering, and contributes to editorial and academic organizing roles. She leads research initiatives within the Imaging and Sensing Research Group and SERG, focusing on smart sensing, sustainable materials, and computational modeling for resilient infrastructure.

Cliff FrohlichView profile

Researcher

• Seismology
• Tectonics
• Earthquake Analysis
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Dr. Cliff Frohlich is a Senior Research Scientist Emeritus and Senior Research Scientist at the Institute for Geophysics, Jackson School of Geosciences, The University of Texas at Austin. He specializes in seismology with a focus on deep earthquakes, Texas and moonquakes, and statistical earthquake analysis. Education: Ph.D. and M.S. from Cornell University, B.A. from Grinnell College. Research Interests : Frohlich’s work spans induced seismicity, tectonic stress analysis, and the geophysical implications of energy resource activities. He investigates correlations between wastewater injection, fracking, and seismic events in Texas, Oklahoma, and other regions. His studies also address global patterns of deep earthquakes and moonquake mechanisms. Publications : Frohlich has authored/co-authored over 100 peer-reviewed articles and two books: Texas Earthquakes (UT Press) and Deep Earthquakes (Cambridge University Press). Recent work focuses on seismic vulnerability assessments, fault stress orientations, and the TexNet seismic network. Labs/Teams : Active within the UT Institute for Geophysics, collaborating on projects like the Scotia Arc GPS Project (SCARP) and educational outreach through films like Big League Earth Science .

• Healthcare Infrastructure Delivery
• Civil Engineering
• Architecture
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Professor Grant Mills is the Faculty Lead for Health at University College London's Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction. His research focuses on advanced healthcare infrastructure delivery, interdisciplinary design, and project management, with funding from EPSRC, ESRC, NIHR, and international bodies. He leads initiatives like Project HERCULES and explores topics such as digital twins, BIM adoption, and modular healthcare design. Education: PhD from Loughborough University (2013), Master of Science from De Montfort University (2001). Previous roles include Senior Lecturer and Lecturer at UCL, and Senior Research Associate at Loughborough University. Research Interests: Healthcare infrastructure innovation, sustainable construction, BIM implementation challenges, modular design, and governance frameworks for large projects. His work addresses healthcare facility adaptability, AI integration in emergency departments, and post-pandemic healthcare systems. Grants & Funding: Department of Health, European Investment Bank, WHO, and EPSRC grants. Active in megaproject collaborations and strategic asset management for NHS infrastructure. Lab/Teams: Leads Bartlett Health-related research groups, collaborating with global institutions on healthcare infrastructure projects and digital twin applications.

• Energy Informatics
• Building Energy Simulation
• Multi-Scale Energy Modelling
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James O'Donnell is an Associate Professor in the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at University College Dublin (UCD). He joined UCD in 2013 after working at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. His research focuses on multi-scale energy modeling, interoperable BIM solutions, and sustainable building design. He contributes to buildingSMART’s Energy Modelling Expert Panel and teaches modules on building physics and energy analysis. Education: B.E. Civil and Environmental Engineering, University College Cork Ph.D. in Holistic Building Performance Analysis, University College Cork Professional Diploma in University Teaching & Learning, University College Dublin Research Interests: James specializes in energy informatics, building energy simulation, and semantic web technologies for the built environment. His work bridges BIM integration with energy modeling to optimize urban-scale performance. Grants & Funding: PROBONO (2022–2026): Integrator-centric approach for energy-efficient buildings NexSys (2022–2026): Next-Generation Energy Systems ALIVE (2020–2024): Indoor Environmental Quality in Energy-Efficient Buildings Teaching & Editorial Roles: James coordinates courses like Energy Systems in Buildings and serves as an Associate Editor for Journal of Building Engineering and editorial board member of Advanced Engineering Informatics . Professional Affiliations: Member of Engineers Ireland, International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA), and European Council on Computing in Construction.

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Soil Mechanics
• Rock Mechanics
• +6 more

Dr. Budi Zhao is a Lecturer/Assistant Professor in the School of Civil Engineering at University College Dublin since August 2020. He holds a PhD from City University of Hong Kong (2017) and has held academic positions at Imperial College London (Research Associate, 2019–2020) and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (Postdoctoral Fellow, 2017–2019). His research focuses on multi-physics processes in soil and rock, employing advanced techniques like X-ray micro-tomography (μCT), microfluidics, and numerical modeling (e.g., DEM and CFD-DEM). Key areas include crushable sands, desiccation cracking, fines migration, and energy geotechnics. He serves on ISSMGE committees TC105 and TC308, and is a member of the editorial board of the Journal of Rock Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering . His research outputs span topics such as 3D printed composites, microplastic transport, and internal erosion mechanisms. Notable projects include grants on multi-scale analysis of clays and salt precipitation effects. Dr. Zhao coordinates modules like Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Mechanics at UCD, emphasizing innovative teaching methods like flipped classrooms. His work bridges fundamental science and engineering applications, with a focus on sustainable geotechnical solutions. Education: PhD (City University of Hong Kong, 2017), B.Eng (Chongqing University), Professional Certificate in University Teaching (UCD). Grants: Includes funding for offshore wind energy anchors and carbon geological storage projects. Advising: Supervises multiple PhD students in geomechanics and energy geotechnics. Labs/Teams: Leads research using state-of-the-art facilities for μCT imaging and microfluidics.

Joshua BostwickView profile

Associate Professor

• Surface Tension
• Wetting
• Drops
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Dr. Joshua Bostwick is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Clemson University's College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences. He joined Clemson in January 2016 after appointments as Golovin Assistant Professor at Northwestern University and postdoc researcher at NC State University, focusing on interfacial fluid mechanics with industrial and biological applications. Education: Ph.D., Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Cornell University, 2011 B.S., Civil Engineering and Mechanics, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2005 B.S., Physics, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2005 His research centers on wetting phenomena and elastocapillarity—examining liquid interactions with soft substrates through mathematical modeling and experimentation. Key interests include surface tension-driven dynamics, pattern formation, soft matter physics, and interfacial instabilities. Current projects span droplet durotaxis, ultrasonic soldering, splashing on soft substrates, and granular raft mechanics, emphasizing fundamental physics with practical applications in microfluidics and manufacturing. Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal expanding work on granular-fluid systems, electrokinetic instabilities, and elastocapillary transitions, demonstrating cross-disciplinary impact in environmental remediation (oil spill cleanup), bioprinting, and semiconductor manufacturing. His group integrates theoretical frameworks with experimental validation across scales. Scientific Awards: NSF CAREER Award (2018) for elastocapillary fluid mechanics research Dr. Bostwick actively mentors graduate students and recruits researchers for his group, supported by federal grants including the NSF CAREER award. His ultrasonic soldering platform enables precise study of flux-free joining for dissimilar materials, with industry collaborations enhancing manufacturing applications. The research group collaborates with Clemson colleagues like X. Xuan on complex fluid microfluidics and develops experimental systems for studying droplet dynamics, soft fracture, and granular matter. Current initiatives include automated soldering platforms and investigations into mitochondrial membrane mechanics.

Prasad Rao RangarajuView profile

Professor

• Material Science & Engineering of Cements
• Concrete Durability
• Decarbonization of Cementitious Materials
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Dr. Prasad Rao Rangaraju is a Professor of Civil Engineering at Clemson University's Glenn Department of Civil Engineering. His research focuses on sustainable materials engineering, decarbonization of cement production, and concrete durability. He holds a B.Tech from Jawaharlal Nehru Technical University (India), an M.S. from Iowa State University, and a Ph.D. from Purdue University. Professional affiliations include the American Society of Civil Engineers, American Concrete Institute, and Transportation Research Board. His work emphasizes eco-friendly material innovations like geopolymer alternatives, recycled glass utilization, and additive manufacturing with cementitious materials. He teaches courses on sustainable construction, advanced concrete technology, and materials characterization techniques. Key research contributions include developing rapid testing methods for alkali-silica reactivity, optimizing ternary blends for durability, and advancing full-depth reclamation techniques for pavements. His lab explores cutting-edge solutions for infrastructure rehabilitation and low-carbon construction practices.

Lintong HouView profile

Researcher

• Multiphase Flow
• Fluid Dynamics
• Rheology
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Dr. Lintong Hou is a Researcher at Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH) in the Department of Geo-Hydroinformatics since July 2024. He holds a BSc in Civil Engineering from China University of Mining and Technology-Beijing (2018) and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the Institute of Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (2024), followed by postdoctoral research there. His expertise lies in multiphase flow dynamics, focusing on gas-liquid-solid phase interactions, phase separation under extreme conditions, and experimental methodologies for mass/energy transfer challenges. His current research at TUHH addresses river evaporation losses, aiming to quantify global fluvial network evaporation through multi-factor analysis. Prior work includes studies on oil-water emulsification, polymer rheology, and electrical resistance tomography applications. Key research interests include multiphase flow behavior, rheological modeling, and flow regime transitions in complex systems. Publications span Chemical Engineering Science, Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, and Ocean Engineering, emphasizing experimental and computational analyses of flow phenomena. His work bridges fundamental fluid mechanics with practical applications in environmental and energy sectors.