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Mihaela Anca CiupalaView profile

Associate Professor

• Structural Engineering
• Seismic Damage Assessment
• Sustainable Retrofitting
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Dr Mihaela Anca Ciupala is a Reader in Structural Engineering at the University of East London's Department of Engineering & Construction within the School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering. With over 30 years of research and consultancy experience, she specializes in structural seismic damage assessment, sustainable retrofitting solutions, and AI applications in structural engineering. Her interdisciplinary work bridges civil engineering, environmental science, and digital technologies. Her educational background includes a PhD in Earthquake Engineering and Safety of Structures from Technical University 'Gh Asachi' Iasi, Romania (1999), an MEng Honours in Civil Engineering from the same institution (1991), and an MBA in General Management from the University of East London (2009). Dr Ciupala's research focuses on structural seismic damage assessment , sustainable seismic retrofitting , AI and Cyber Physical Systems for engineering applications , and sustainable built environments . Her work integrates advanced computational methods with practical engineering solutions to address climate resilience and structural safety challenges. She has pioneered research in FRP composites for structural strengthening and sustainable green infrastructure solutions. Her publication portfolio spans seismic engineering, sustainable materials, and AI applications, demonstrating a clear trajectory toward data-driven structural solutions and sustainable building practices. Recent work emphasizes deep learning for post-earthquake damage classification and cyber-physical systems for structural monitoring. EU Marie Curie Individual Research Fellowship recipient Active reviewer for international journals and research councils Member of International Federation for Structural Concrete Task Group 5.1 Expert evaluator for EU Horizon Europe and Horizon 2020 programs As an educator, Dr Ciupala has supervised numerous PhD students across interdisciplinary topics including structural health monitoring, sustainable housing finance, and green infrastructure. She has led significant research projects including the Global Challenge Research Fund initiative on seismic retrofitting in Turkey and UEL-funded cyber-physical systems research. Her leadership extends to roles as Research Degrees Leader (2007-2023) and Sustainability Champion within her school. Dr Ciupala maintains active collaborations with institutions including Istanbul Technical University, Tongji University, and the University of Michigan, focusing on sustainable engineering solutions and advanced material applications.

• Structural Engineering
• Concrete Technology
• Seismic Design
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Amir Akhaveissy is a Visiting Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at McMaster University. His research focuses on structural engineering with emphasis on the behavior and design of concrete and masonry structures under extreme loading conditions including seismic events and fire exposure. His primary research interests include: Experimental and computational analysis of fracture mechanics in concrete structures Seismic design methodologies for reinforced concrete and hybrid structural systems Performance assessment and retrofitting techniques for fire-damaged structures Advanced numerical modeling of masonry-infilled frames and structural components Development of displacement-based design approaches for earthquake-resistant structures Dr. Akhaveissy's recent publications (2013-2025) demonstrate consistent focus on structural resilience, featuring experimental investigations of concrete fracture parameters, seismic reliability analysis of braced frames, fire performance evaluations, and meso-scale computational modeling. His work frequently appears in leading structural engineering journals including Structures , Construction and Building Materials , and Engineering Fracture Mechanics . No information is currently available regarding research grants, supervised students, or laboratory affiliations.

Anne LemnitzerView profile

Associate Professor

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Structural Earthquake Engineering
• Soil-Structure Interaction
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Anne Lemnitzer is an Associate Professor at the University of California, Irvine in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering. She has held academic positions including Assistant Professor at California State University, Fullerton (2009-2011) and Visiting Professor at the University of Chile, Santiago (2011). Her educational background spans structural engineering at HTWK Leipzig, M.S. in Geotechnical Engineering at California State University Long Beach, and Ph.D. in Structural and Earthquake Engineering at UCLA. Research Interests : Soil-structure interaction under seismic loading Deep foundation system performance Seismic response of underground and embankment systems Innovative sensor instrumentation for geotechnical studies High-performance materials in foundation design Post-disaster flood geotechnical reconnaissance Recent Research Trends from 2017-2025 show consistent focus on: Seismic soil pressures and kinematic loading analysis Rock-socketed pile behavior under lateral loading Flood impact assessment using multispectral imaging Centrifuge and large-scale testing methodologies Development of Next Generation p-y curves for foundation design Post-cyclic settlement behavior in organic soils Scientific Honors : ASCE Middlebrooks Award (2022) for levee settlement studies NSF CAREER Award (2018) for foundation research DFI Presidents Award (2017) ASCE-GI Technical Committee of the Year Award (2017) University of California Hellmann Fellowship (2014) DFI Young Professor Research Paper Awards (2010, 2011) Academic Leadership : Editor-in-Chief, Deep Foundations Journal Associate Editor, ASCE Journal of Geotechnical and Geo-environmental Engineering Chair, ASCE Earth Retaining Structures Committee Conference leadership roles (EERI 2018, DFI 2018) Student Mentorship : Mentored students securing prestigious fellowships (Samueli Fellowship, EERI-FEMA Fellowship) Advised award-winning research (DFI Student Paper Award 2020) Supervised 15+ graduate students in geotechnical and earthquake engineering Her work integrates experimental testing (centrifuge, shake table), numerical modeling, and field reconnaissance across seismic and flood hazard domains.

Yazen KhasawnehView profile

Associate Professor

• Wind Energy
• Soil Modeling
• Computational Geotechnics
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Yazen Khasawneh serves as an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences at the University of Notre Dame, with his office located in 169 Fitzpatrick Hall of Engineering, Notre Dame, Indiana. He can be contacted via phone at 574-631-6245 or email at ykhasawn@nd.edu. His academic qualifications include: Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Purdue University M.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Jordan University of Science and Technology Prof. Khasawneh possesses extensive industrial experience in the design, construction, and retrofit of onshore wind turbine foundations, underground structures, deep foundations, geodesigns, slope stabilization, and high-rise building foundations. His research expertise centers on computational geotechnics, soil-structure interaction, structural and soil response to dynamic loading, constitutive modeling, forensic engineering, and multi-scale geotechnical testing and instrumentation. Notably, he developed a method to estimate rotational stiffness of existing wind turbine foundations using accelerometer frequency signatures from turbine hubs and is currently investigating dynamic wind turbine tower responses and deep machine learning applications for soil constitutive modeling from instrumentation data. He maintains active professional standing as a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Michigan, bridging industrial practice with academic research in geotechnical engineering.

• Building automation and control systems
• Building energy performance modeling
• Data-driven energy modeling
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Marco Savino Piscitelli is a Fixed-Term Researcher at the Polytechnic University of Turin within the Department of Energy (DENERG) and member of the Interdepartmental Center SmartData@PoliTO. He actively contributes to the BAEDA Lab (Building Automation and Energy Data Analytics) since 2021. His academic activities span two schools: College of Architecture and Design (as member), and College of Electrical and Energy Engineering (as invited member). Research Interests focus on: Adaptive control strategies for smart buildings Data-driven energy management systems Knowledge graphs and LLMs for building interoperability Fault detection in HVAC and district heating systems Energy benchmarking frameworks Grid-interactive efficient buildings Commercial research projects with generative AI applications Recent Publications (2023-2025) demonstrate expertise in: AI-enhanced energy planning Brick-compliant semantic models Deep learning for power demand forecasting Multi-zone HVAC optimization Experimental building diagnostics Collective self-consumption strategies Teaching Roles include: Lecturer for Energy Management and Automation in Buildings (2023-2025) Collaborator for Energy Transition and Low-Carbon Architecture (2021-2025) Lecturer for Models and Scenarios for Energy Planning (2024) Titolare (lead instructor) for Building Physics and Air Conditioning (2024) Research Projects : 2024-2025 : Scientific Manager for "Data-Driven Performance Analysis through Generative AI" 2023-2024 : Scientific Head for "Advanced data-driven smart reporting systems" Labs & Teams : BAEDA Lab - Building Automation and Energy Data Analytics SmartData@PoliTO - Big Data and Data Science Laboratory Collaboration with CityLearn v2 development team

Xiangjie ChenView profile

Lecturer

• Clean Energy
• Renewable Energy Systems
• Battery Technology
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Dr. Xiangjie Chen is a Lecturer in Clean Energy at the Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Leicester, and a member of the Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST). She joined in 2019 after serving as a Research Fellow at the University of Nottingham, where she developed strong industrial connections across the UK and Europe. Her expertise spans sustainable energy systems, battery technology, solar thermal applications, and building retrofitting strategies. Education : PhD in Sustainable and Renewable Energy, University of Nottingham (2009–2013) MSc in Building Engineering (First Class), Politecnico di Milano, Italy (2006–2008) BEng in Civil Engineering (First Class), Beijing Jiaotong University, China (2002–2006) Research Interests : Dr. Chen focuses on advancing clean energy technologies, including lithium-ion battery degradation modeling, solar-driven desalination systems, and holistic approaches to building energy retrofitting. Her work integrates computational modeling with experimental validation to address challenges in energy storage, thermal management, and sustainable architecture. Recent projects emphasize decarbonisation pathways for UK housing and innovative materials for thermochemical energy storage. Key Contributions : She has pioneered the Energy-Flow based Ensemble Calibration model for energy retrofit predictions and developed the Motivation-Objective-Criteria (MOC) framework to engage homeowners in low-energy renovations. Her research on hybrid hydrogen production systems and membrane-based dehumidification technologies has furthered practical applications in renewable energy integration. Awards : Best Research Paper Award, Engineering Research Showcase 2019, University of Nottingham Labs & Collaborations : Active at CREST, Dr. Chen collaborates with industry partners to translate research into commercial solutions. Her work bridges academic innovation with real-world sustainability challenges in energy systems and built environments.

Will HawkinsView profile

Lecturer

• Decarbonising Construction
• Structural Engineering
• Sustainable Materials
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Will Hawkins is a Lecturer in the Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering at the University of Bath, affiliated with the Institute of Sustainability and Climate Change and multiple research centers including RENEW, CAER, and SES. His research focuses on decarbonizing construction, sustainable material innovation, and embodied carbon reduction in building structures. He holds a PhD and MEng in Engineering. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action and sustainable cities. Research interests include optimizing building lifecycle assessments, low-carbon construction materials, and structural efficiency. His recent projects involve pile foundation carbon optimization, net-zero policy integration, and material usage mapping in UK construction. Key awards include the 2025 IStructE Derrington Construction Award. He leads or co-leads nine research projects funded by EPSRC and other bodies, focusing on embodied carbon reduction, sustainable design, and policy implementation. Collaborations span academia and industry, with activities including stakeholder engagement, public lectures, and committee roles in structural engineering organizations.

James A. McGrathView profile

Assistant Professor

• Indoor built environment
• Indoor aerosol dynamics
• Air quality
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Dr. James A. McGrath is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Experimental Physics at Maynooth University's Faculty of Science & Engineering, where he joined in April 2023. He coordinates the Certificate in Science Programme and lectures on undergraduate physics modules within the Department of Experimental Physics. Dr. McGrath earned his educational qualifications from: Bachelor of Science in Physics with Astrophysics from Maynooth University (2004-2008) PhD in Physics from the University of Galway (2009-2013), researching 'Development of a Probabilistic Multi-Zone Multi-Source Computational Model for Indoor Air Pollution Exposure Assessment' Postgraduate Diploma in Academic Practice from the University of Galway (2015), including a Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Dr. McGrath conducts fundamental and applied research in the indoor built environment, with a focus on indoor aerosol dynamics, air quality, and building ventilation. His research activities include assessing climate change adaptation measures and implications for large-scale national retrofit. He is a member of the ICARUS Research Institute, which focuses on climate change adaptation and mitigation. His work spans multiple disciplines including environmental science, physics, building engineering, and public health, with particular attention to the relationship between energy efficiency in buildings and indoor air quality. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on indoor air quality, radon exposure, and the intersection of building energy efficiency with health outcomes. His research increasingly addresses the challenges of balancing energy retrofitting in homes with maintaining healthy indoor environments, particularly regarding radon concentrations and aerosol dynamics. He has made significant contributions to understanding how building modifications affect indoor pollutant transport and human exposure. Dr. McGrath has received numerous scientific awards and recognitions: Chartered Physicist from the Institute of Physics (IoP) (2018) Early Career Scientist Travel Award from the Aerosol Society of the UK and Ireland (2015) Research Student Conference Fund from the Institute of Physics (IoP) (2010) C N Davies Award from the Aerosol Society of the UK and Ireland (2010) Ryan Institute Travel Support Scheme (2016) Early Career Scientist Travel Award from the Aerosol Society of the UK and Ireland (2014) Best Paper Award at Indoor Air 2011 (2011) Dr. McGrath serves on the International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate (ISIAQ) Board of Directors and is the lead Irish participant on an IEA EBC Annex86, 'Energy Efficient Indoor Air Quality Management in Residential Buildings'. He is the Irish representative on the Air Infiltration and Ventilation Centre (AIVC) Board and sits on the editorial board for the International Journal of Ventilation. His research funding achievements exceed €2.1M as either PI or co-PI from SEAI, EPA, and SFI, including projects like 'Enabling interdisciplinary analysis for whole life-cycle residential renovation - ENABLE' and 'TRANSFER - Investigating the National Implications For RadOn Concentrations Following Deep Energy-Efficient Retrofits'. He mentors graduate students and encourages prospective MSc and PhD candidates to contact him about research opportunities. Dr. McGrath is actively involved with the ICARUS Research Institute and has served as an invited expert advisor to the steering committee for the National Radon Control Strategy and NSAI Committees. He regularly engages with media outlets on indoor air quality topics and has appeared on television, radio, and in major Irish newspapers, making significant contributions to public understanding of building science and environmental health.

Tien YeeView profile

Assistant Professor

• Water Resources Engineering
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• IoT and Sensor Systems
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Dr. Tien Yee is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Kennesaw State University. He holds a Ph.D., MSc, and BSc in Civil Engineering from the University of Kentucky. His research focuses on hydraulics, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and IoT technologies applied to water resources, transportation, and biofluid mechanics. He leads the Hydrodynamics and Systems Lab, which develops Digital Twin systems for infrastructure monitoring and collaborates with institutions like UC Berkeley and Georgia Tech. Key projects include flamingo feeding mechanics studies published in PNAS, short tunnel lighting simulations in collaboration with the University of Georgia, and bridge scour monitoring with machine learning. His work bridges civil engineering with interdisciplinary fields such as biofluid dynamics and computer science. Dr. Yee’s educational background includes degrees from the University of Kentucky, and he teaches courses in hydrology, fluid mechanics, and engineering mechanics at KSU. His lab engages students at all academic levels. Though no specific awards are listed, his contributions span multiple high-impact projects and peer-reviewed publications. Collaborations include partnerships with academic institutions and industry partners like Wi-Skies LLC. His research emphasizes practical applications of advanced technologies to solve real-world engineering challenges.

• Decision Support Systems
• Energy Policy
• Energy Management
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Chrysostomos (Charis) Doukas is a Professor at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering of NTUA. He holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a PhD in decision support systems for energy policy and management from NTUA. His research focuses on energy policy, multi-criteria decision analysis, and AI-driven energy management systems. He has contributed over 120 peer-reviewed publications and authored books on decision models and energy systems. Education: Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki PhD in Decision Support Systems for Energy Policy, NTUA Research Interests: Decision Support Systems for Energy Policy Energy Management & Efficiency Multi-Criteria Analysis AI Applications in Energy Climate Policy & Sustainability His recent articles emphasize AI-driven energy forecasting, optimization models for renewable integration, and energy democracy frameworks. Over 20 awards from institutions like NTUA and Hellenic Society of Operations Research highlight his contributions. He leads initiatives like ENPOWER and ENERGATE, advancing energy equity and smart cities through data-driven approaches. Labs/Teams: Involved in interdisciplinary projects on energy systems, climate policy, and AI applications. Collaborates with European and international stakeholders on energy transition strategies.

• Decision Support Systems
• Energy Management
• Sustainable Energy Design
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Evangelos Marinakis is an Assistant Professor at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA). His research focuses on decision support systems, energy management, and sustainable energy design, leveraging technologies like AI, IoT, and big data. He has contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed publications and participated in 25+ EU/national research programs. His work spans smart buildings, cities, and renewable energy integration. Education: PhD in Decision Support Systems (NTUA), MEng in Electrical & Computer Engineering (NTUA). Research interests emphasize energy efficiency, AI-driven energy management, and policy implementation. Recent projects include optimizing EV charging, federated learning for PV forecasting, and blockchain in energy sectors. His work bridges technical innovation with societal impact, addressing climate change through decarbonization and digitization strategies. Publications highlight advancements in machine learning for energy forecasting, smart grid optimization, and stakeholder engagement using AI tools like ChatGPT. He actively contributes to open data frameworks (e.g., BD4NRG) and digital energy currencies for sustainable urban development.

Reyes GarciaView profile

Associate Professor

• Structural Engineering
• Sustainable Concretes
• FRP Composites
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Reyes Garcia is an Associate Professor in Structural Engineering at the University of Warwick (UK). He holds a 5-year Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Michoacan (Mexico), an MSc in Earthquake Engineering and Engineering Seismology from the ROSE School (Italy) and University Joseph Fourier of Grenoble I (France), and a PhD from the University of Sheffield (UK). His expertise spans structural and sustainable concretes, FRP composites for construction, seismic retrofitting, and earthquake engineering. He has coordinated large-scale EU-funded projects exceeding £10M and authored over 100 publications. Research interests include structural concrete, rubberized concrete, FRP composites, seismic strengthening, and humanitarian engineering (e.g., refugee shelters). He is a Visiting Professor at Walailak University (Thailand) and serves as Associate Editor of ICE Structures and Buildings . His work emphasizes sustainable construction materials and disaster-resilient infrastructure. Key contributions include large-scale shake table tests in Europe, development of FRP-confinement models, and guidelines for composite reinforcements. His articles focus on recycled aggregate concrete, seismic retrofitting techniques, and computational models for material behavior. He actively reviews grants and manuscripts for international journals and conferences. Grants and collaborations include multi-partner EU projects and leadership in UK/Thailand initiatives. His teaching covers Civil Engineering Materials, Earthquake Resilient Structures, and Advanced Structural Analysis. He mentors PhD students in sustainable concretes, construction waste, and earthquake engineering.

Ioannis BrilakisView profile

Professor

• Construction Engineering
• Construction Automation
• Digital Twins
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Ioannis Brilakis is the Laing O’Rourke Professor of Construction Engineering and Director of the Construction Information Technology Laboratory at the University of Cambridge’s Department of Engineering. He holds a PhD from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and has held academic roles at the University of Michigan, Georgia Tech, and visiting appointments at Stanford and Technical University of Munich (TUM) as a Visiting Professor and Hans Fischer Senior Fellow (2019–2021). His work focuses on construction automation, digital twins, and infrastructure sensing technologies. Research interests include generating/updating digital twins for infrastructure, computer vision for construction site analysis, automated design/construction tasks, and project management technologies. Awards include the NSF CAREER Award, ASCE J. James R. Croes Medal, and ASCE John O. Bickel Award. Collaborations include projects funded by EPSRC, H2020, InnovateUK, and industry partners like BP and Trimble. His lab develops AI-driven solutions for infrastructure monitoring and BIM integration. Recent work emphasizes climate resilience of critical infrastructure and graph-based construction scheduling analysis.

• Medical Imaging
• RF Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
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Chenhao Sun is an Associate Research Scientist in the Department of Radiology & Biomedical Imaging at Yale University. His work focuses on advancing MRI technology through innovations in RF engineering, coil design, and imaging methodologies. Key research areas include low-field MRI systems, hyperpolarized imaging, and geometric decoupling techniques for multi-nuclear applications. Sun's contributions span hardware development, algorithm optimization, and clinical translation of imaging solutions. Research Interests: RF coil design and optimization for MRI systems Nonlinear encoding and gradient-free imaging techniques Hyperpolarized 13C and 31P spectroscopy Low-cost, point-of-care MRI solutions Multi-nuclei imaging and geometric decoupling strategies Recent Trends in Publications: Recent work emphasizes low-field MRI advancements, dynamic spectroscopic methods, and hardware innovations like broadband receive arrays and phase shifters. His research bridges fundamental RF engineering with clinical applications, targeting improved accessibility and diagnostic precision in medical imaging. Lab/Team Affiliation: Part of Yale School of Medicine's Radiology & Biomedical Imaging team, collaborating on MRI system design and biomedical engineering projects.

• Sustainability in Built Environment
• Civil Engineering
• Modular Construction
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Dr. Yongtao Tan is a Senior Lecturer in the Civil and Infrastructure Engineering Discipline at RMIT University's School of Engineering. He is based at the City Campus, Australia, and actively supervises Masters and PhD students in areas such as BIM integration, green retrofit, and modular construction. His research focuses on sustainability in the built environment, including topics like infrastructure resilience, low-carbon building practices, and policy analysis for sustainable urbanization. Research Interests: Sustainability leadership in the built environment Green retrofit technologies Modular and prefabricated construction Infrastructure resilience and urban planning Policy analysis for sustainable development Recent Articles Trends: Dr. Tan's work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, combining civil engineering with digital technologies (e.g., BIM, AI) and policy analysis to address challenges in sustainable urbanization. His 2024-2025 publications highlight evacuation safety in rail transit, AI integration in construction, and urban microenvironmental health. Professional Memberships: American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Chinese Research Institute of Construction Management (CRIOCM) Advising & Grants: He supervises projects on BIM-system dynamics integration, green retrofit analysis, and prefabricated construction policy frameworks. His work often involves collaborations with industry partners and international researchers.