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Zachary BitzerView profile

Assistant Professor

• Environmental Toxicology
• Air Pollution Health Effects
• Cigarette Smoke Toxicology
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Zachary Bitzer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences at Pennsylvania State University, focusing on environmental toxicology with emphasis on toxin interactions with human biology and novel biomarker development. His work spans cigarette smoke, e-cigarette aerosols, and free radical analysis in environmental exposures. Research Interests: Dr. Bitzer investigates free radical production in tobacco products (cigarettes, e-cigarettes, heat-not-burn devices), oxidative stress mechanisms, and health impacts of air pollutants. His studies address flavoring chemical toxicity, nitrate content effects, and inhalation toxicology across diverse populations and product types. Key Contributions: His recent work analyzes free radical yields in mainstream smoke from US and Chinese brands, evaluates e-cigarette cytotoxicity in vitro, and uses fMRI to study brain responses to flavored e-liquids. He collaborates on developing standardized research devices for inhalation studies. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with Penn State's Institutes of Energy and the Environment (IEE), contributing to their Health and the Environment research theme. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams including chemists, engineers, and public health researchers.

• Mechanical Engineering
• Robotics
• Biorobotics
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Somer Nacy is a Professor at the University of Baghdad , affiliated with the College of Engineering 's Biomedical Engineering department. His research focuses on robotics , biomechanics , and magnetoelectric composites , with applications in prosthetics , exoskeletons , and material science . Recent work explores grasping stability in robotic manipulators dynamic responses of elastomeric foams exoskeleton-assisted gait rehabilitation magnetoelectric coupling in layered composites He has published extensively on topics including finite element analysis, frictional self-locking mechanisms, and biomechanical modeling during the gait cycle, often collaborating with researchers like George Youssef and Niaam Khalid Al-Hayali . His lab at the University of Baghdad drives innovation in biomedical and mechanical systems.

Wenbo LiuView profile

Assistant Professor

• Additive Manufacturing
• Composite Materials Design
• Food Engineering
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Wenbo Liu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at Mississippi State University, affiliated with the Coastal Research and Extension Center. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology, an MS from the same institution, and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Taiyuan University of Technology, China. His research focuses on additive manufacturing, composite materials, fluid mechanics, and machine design, with particular emphasis on seafood processing machines, vegan seafood 3D printing, and waterjet cutting systems. Dr. Liu's expertise includes the development of automated food processing systems, material extrusion additive manufacturing for silicone composites, and energy harvesting technologies. His work bridges mechanical engineering principles with food industry applications, addressing challenges in seafood singulation, fish cutting automation, and sustainable material utilization. He actively recruits PhD students to advance research in waterjet cutting, fish processing automation, and food 3D printing technologies. His research portfolio includes collaborations with the Mississippi Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station and involvement with neural engineering initiatives. He maintains certifications in structural inspection from the International Code Council, enhancing his contributions to industrial and infrastructure-related projects. Dr. Liu's lab at the Coastal Research and Extension Center focuses on innovative seafood processing solutions and advanced manufacturing techniques. His interdisciplinary approach combines mechanical engineering, materials science, and computer vision to drive advancements in food industry automation and sustainable production methods.

Cameron J. TurnerView profile

Associate Professor

• Computational Design
• Engineering Design
• Design Optimization
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Dr. Cameron J. Turner serves as Associate Professor in Clemson University's College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences since 2016, teaching engineering design methods, optimization, mechanical systems, and CAD/CAM. His research bridges computational capabilities with engineering design processes across multiple domains. His academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin (2005) MSE from The University of Texas at Austin (2000) BSME from the University of Wyoming (1997) Turner's research centers on Computational Design Methods with emphasis on design analogy identification , early-stage problem modeling , surrogate modeling for complex systems , and additive manufacturing automation . His work integrates digital twin technology, tradespace exploration, and function-based design to solve engineering challenges in nonlinear and uncertain environments. Current investigations focus on immersive virtual environments for design reviews and intelligent robotic systems. Recent publications reveal accelerating research in digital twin applications for vehicle design, tradespace exploration methodologies, and data-driven decision support systems. These works span mechanical engineering, computer science, and systems engineering with strong emphasis on practical implementation in manufacturing and robotics. His professional recognition includes: CSM Design Program Director’s Award for service to capstone design program (2015) Turner actively shapes engineering education through leadership roles as Program Chair for ASME's CIE Division Executive Committee and member of ASME's International Design Simulation Competition Committee. His service extends to ASEE design communities and the Design Society, demonstrating commitment to advancing design pedagogy and practice. Current projects indicate expanding work in ground vehicle digital agents and Stewart platform calibration techniques. While specific laboratory details weren't provided, his research trajectory suggests active collaboration with computational design groups focusing on digital manufacturing and autonomous systems integration.

Eric M. DavisView profile

Professor

• Polymer Membranes
• Transport Phenomena
• Poromechanics
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Eric M. Davis is Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Clemson University's College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from Drexel University (2013) and B.S. from Clemson University (2008). Research focuses on structure-property relationships in functional polymers for energy and water applications. Primary research investigates polymer membrane systems for redox flow batteries, fuel cells, and desalination technologies. Key themes include: 1) Ion transport mechanisms in nanocomposite membranes; 2) Swelling dynamics and water diffusion in ionomers; 3) Lignin-based biocomposites for sustainable separations; 4) Advanced manufacturing of functional polymer films. Methodologies combine spectroscopic/scattering techniques with poromechanical characterization. Recent publications demonstrate innovation in membrane materials for vanadium/zinc-iodine flow batteries and stimuli-responsive lignin hydrogels. Work integrates fundamental polymer physics with applied energy/water technology development, increasingly emphasizing sustainable biomaterials and additive manufacturing approaches. Research group includes 3 PhD students and 2 undergraduates. Outreach leadership includes faculty advising for STEM initiatives and service as Director of GAANN: Molecular Engineering for Sustainability and Health program funded by the Department of Education. Professional service features editorial contributions to ACS Applied Polymer Materials and Macromolecules.

Meisam AbdiView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Additive Manufacturing
• Topology Optimization
• 3D Printed Lattice Structures
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Meisam Abdi is a Senior Lecturer in Design for Additive Manufacturing at De Montfort University , within the School of Engineering and Sustainable Development . He holds a PhD in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering from the University of Nottingham (2015) and has been at DMU since 2017, following postdoctoral work at the University of Nottingham's Centre for Additive Manufacturing (CfAM). Research Expertise: Focus on topology optimization, 3D printed lattice structures, design for selective laser melting (SLM), and numerical modelling via FEM/XFEM/meshfree methods. Teaching: Module leader for ENGD3120 Design for 3D Printing, ENGT5155 Digital Manufacturing, and ENGD1106 Mechanical Principles-Dynamics. Publications: 11 key articles spanning 2009-2021, emphasizing additive manufacturing, metamaterials, and structural optimization. Research Focus: His work bridges computational design and advanced manufacturing, particularly for aerospace, biomedical, and automotive applications. Articles highlight additive manufacturing of metamaterials, biofilm-resistant devices, and fluid dynamics optimization. Grants: Involved in Innovate UK-funded projects (e.g., ALMER with Rolls-Royce) and EPSRC grants (EP/N034163/1, EP/N034201/1, EP/N034813/1).

Omar HusseinView profile

Researcher

• Materials Science
• Applied Mathematics
• Computational Methods
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Omar Hussein is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Physics & Astronomy Department at George Mason University, affiliated as Research Faculty. He is also an external collaborator at the MaCl Institute at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. His work focuses on materials science, engineering, and applied mathematics, with emphasis on computational methods like atomistic simulation and phase-field modeling. Education: PhD & MS in Mechanical Engineering (Clemson University, 2023/2022), BSc from University of Jordan (2019) Research Interests: Materials interfaces, thermodynamics/kinetics of materials, radiation damage, mechanical behavior, and nanoscale manufacturing His recent work investigates metal-nonmetal interphase boundary diffusion using atomistic modeling. Publications span topics like sintering mechanisms, grain boundary instabilities, and nanocrystalline alloy stabilization. Notable awards include the GEMS Award and multiple travel grants for conference presentations. Collaborations include Yuri Mishin's research group and the MaCl Institute. His research bridges theoretical analysis with experimental validation, addressing challenges in materials design and manufacturing at micro/nanoscales.

Paul DavidsonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Advanced Composite Manufacturing
• Composite Mechanics
• Damage and Fatigue Analysis of Composites
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Dr. Paul Davidson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), part of the College of Engineering. He joined UTA in 2020 after roles at the University of Michigan, University of Washington, and industry positions at companies like General Electric and Visteon. His research focuses on advanced composite manufacturing, damage mechanics, and aerospace structural performance, with applications in robotics, non-destructive evaluation, and machine learning. Education: Ph.D. (2013), MEng (2009) in Mechanical Engineering from University of Michigan; BE in Automotive Engineering (2004) from University of Madras. Research: Intersections of computational methods, data analytics, and advanced manufacturing. Key areas include spacecraft structural optimization, robotic fiber placement, composite failure analysis, and morphing structures. His research group, LAMMA (Laboratory for Advanced Materials, Manufacturing, and Analysis), develops tools for aerospace materials and structures. Notable awards include the 2024 UTA Teaching Award and 2021 Rising STARs Award. He advises over 20 students, including PhD candidates and undergraduate researchers, and leads grants from AFRL and NSF. His work spans 150+ publications in journals like Composite Structures and International Journal of Solids and Structures. Teaching includes foundational courses like Engineering Statics and Dynamics, alongside advanced topics in composites. Active in professional societies, he chairs the Durability & Damage Tolerance division of the American Society of Composites and reviews for journals like Composites Part B.

Indrani CoondooView profile

Researcher

• Lead free piezoelectric materials
• Ferroelectric and Multiferroic materials
• Materials for energy harvesting
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Indrani Coondoo is a Researcher at the University of Aveiro's Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering, affiliated with CICECO - Advanced Materials and Technologies. She holds a PhD in Physics from the University of Delhi and has extensive postdoctoral experience, including roles at the University of Puerto Rico (USA) and the National Physical Laboratory (India). Her research focuses on lead-free piezoelectric materials, ferroelectric/multiferroic systems, energy harvesting materials, and nanotechnology-driven material characterization. Her work emphasizes functional material design for energy applications, including piezoelectric composites, magnetocaloric fibers, and nanostructured ceramics. She employs advanced techniques like Raman spectroscopy, piezoresponse microscopy, and scanning probe methods to investigate material properties at the nanoscale. Dr. Coondoo has authored 43 journal articles, two books, and four book chapters. Her research has been published in high-impact journals such as Chemical Engineering Journal and ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces . She collaborates widely, with projects addressing energy storage, electrocaloric cooling, and multifunctional material integration.

Maria Margarida Tavares Lopes AlmeidaView profile

Professor

• Calcium Phosphate Synthesis
• Biomedical Applications
• Tissue Engineering
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Maria Margarida Tavares Lopes Almeida is a retired Professor at the University of Aveiro, affiliated with the Department of Materials and Ceramic Engineering. Her academic journey includes a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Aveiro (1988) and a Chemical Engineering degree from IST, Technical University of Lisbon. Her research focuses on the synthesis and application of calcium phosphate-based materials for biomedical purposes, including drug delivery systems, porous scaffolds for tissue engineering, and bone regeneration. She has extensively studied hydroxyapatite nanoparticles, their interactions with biological systems, and their use in composite materials for orthopedic applications. Her work spans interdisciplinary areas such as biomaterials, nanotechnology, and environmental engineering, with recent contributions to geopolymer-based waste management solutions and sustainable materials. Key projects involve optimizing ceramic composites for implants and developing eco-friendly methods for industrial waste recycling. Almeida has collaborated on studies evaluating the mechanical properties of advanced ceramics (e.g., Y-TZP and zirconia-alumina composites) and the impact of sterilization protocols on nanoparticle efficacy. Her publications highlight advancements in scaffold design for cell growth, angiogenesis stimulation, and the integration of biomaterials with biological systems. Her contributions to material science and biomedical engineering reflect a commitment to translating fundamental research into practical solutions for healthcare and environmental challenges.

Paul ScottView profile

Professor

• Computational Geometry
• Surface Texture and Form Measurement
• Precision Engineering
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Professor Paul Scott is a faculty member at the University of Huddersfield, holding the Taylor Hobson Chair in Computational Geometry within the School of Computing and Engineering. He leads the Centre for Precision Technologies as Research Director and specializes in surface texture and form metrology, precision engineering, and AI-driven manufacturing solutions. His research integrates mathematical principles with advanced instrumentation, focusing on algorithm development for surface characterization and international standardization (ISO TC/213). Scott earned a PhD in Statistics from Imperial College London and a DSc from the University of Huddersfield. His career includes 26 years at Taylor Hobson Ltd, developing metrology instruments. He has pioneered de facto standard algorithms for surface analysis and contributed to 23 ISO standards. Current research spans computational geometry, AI semantic labeling, and machine-readable standards via Category Semantic Language (CSL). His work addresses Industrie 4.0 challenges, including smart algorithms for feature recognition and digital twins modeling. Collaborations span global institutions, with projects funded by EPSRC (e.g., Future Advanced Metrology Hub). Key areas include XCT-based surface measurement, additive manufacturing metrology, and precision instrumentation. Notable contributions include decomposition theory for geometrical products, filtration techniques in surface analysis, and bridging metrology with Industry 4.0 through data-driven approaches. His h-index of 33 reflects over 3,600 citations across 193+ publications.

Yongjia XuView profile

Research Fellow

• Optical Surface Metrology
• Structured Light Techniques
• Phase Measuring Deflectometry
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Dr. Yongjia Xu is a Research Fellow at the Department of Engineering, School of Computing and Engineering, University of Huddersfield. He actively contributes to precision metrology through structured light technologies and serves as a core researcher for two EPSRC projects: The EPSRC Future Advanced Metrology Hub (EP/P006930/1) and A Multiscale Digital Twin-Driven Smart Manufacturing System (EP/T024844/1). PhD in Mechanical Engineering (University of Huddersfield, 2019) MSc in Instrument Science and Technology (Hebei University of Technology, 2014) BEng in Control Technology and Instrument (Hebei University of Technology, 2011) His research spans optical surface metrology , fringe projection , phase measuring deflectometry , and 3D optical measurement systems . Key expertise includes calibration algorithms , error compensation , and portable metrology for industrial applications. Recent publications highlight advancements in deep-learning-enabled 3D measurement , refraction error modeling , and digital twin frameworks for smart manufacturing. His work has been cited over 409 times (Scopus h-index: 12) and 375 times (Google Scholar h-index: 11). Awarded the 2019 Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Self-financed Students Abroad, he also serves as a peer reviewer for journals like Optics Express and PhotoniX . He is a member of Optica and SPIE.

Dan LewisView profile

Associate Professor

• Materials Science
• Microstructure Science
• Image Driven Machine Learning
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Dr. Dan Lewis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), part of the School of Engineering. His research focuses on microstructure science, mesoscopic modeling, and image-driven machine learning applied to materials design. He has held roles including Director of RPI’s Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Research Lab and oversees the Materials Day Camp for high school students. Lewis earned his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Lehigh University (1995–2001). Notable awards include the NSF CAREER Award (2011) for studying materials structure at high temperatures. His work bridges computational methods and experimental techniques, addressing challenges in advanced materials for energy systems and structural applications. He is affiliated with RPI’s Center for Computational Innovations (CCI), Center for Future Energy Systems (CFES), and CMDIS. Recent research includes studies on high-entropy alloys, oxidation-resistant coatings, and stochasticity in materials behavior. Education: Ph.D., M.S., B.S. in Materials Science from Lehigh University Affiliations: CCI, CFES, CMDIS Key Projects: NSF CAREER Award (2011), Machine Learning in Materials Design His research interests emphasize the interplay between microstructure, processing, and material performance, leveraging advanced imaging and computational tools. Recent publications highlight innovations in grain growth modeling, oxidation mechanisms, and AI-driven materials characterization.

Carles ColominasView profile

Professor

• Materials Science
• Thin Film Coatings
• Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD)
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Carles Colominas is a Full Professor at the IQS School of Engineering, Ramon Llull University, leading the Chemical Engineering and Materials Science Department. His research focuses on advanced materials engineering, particularly in thin film coatings and surface modification technologies like HiPIMS and PVD. He specializes in developing coatings for industrial applications, including tool steels, cemented carbides, and biomedical surfaces. His work emphasizes sustainable materials, tribological properties, and material durability. Key projects include the GEMAT: Grup d'Enginyeria de Materials (Materials Engineering Group), exploring nanomaterials for CO₂ capture and conversion, and industrial coating solutions. Colominas has led 14 funded projects, contributing to over 57 peer-reviewed publications with notable citations. His research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, addressing materials innovation for energy and environmental sustainability. His expertise spans Thin Film Deposition , Surface Engineering , and Material Microstructure Analysis . Recent studies focus on TiN/CrN multilayers, HiPIMS industrial applications, and femtosecond laser texturing. He collaborates internationally on projects like MAGIC3RF (green CO₂ conversion systems) and Recubrimientos anti-COVID-19 . Advising and Grant Work: Colominas oversees multidisciplinary projects, including doctoral training in PVD coatings and materials for biomedical use. Grants include funding from AGAUR and Ramon Llull University. His lab, Grup d'Enginyeria de Materials, drives innovation in materials for renewable energy and industrial efficiency.

Xiang FangView profile

Associate Professor

• Supply Chain Management
• Healthcare Analytics
• Game Theory
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Xiang Fang serves as Associate Dean of Faculty and Associate Professor of Business Analytics at the University of Colorado Denver Business School. Her research spans supply chain management, healthcare analytics, and game theory, with publications in journals like Production and Operations Management and Decision Sciences . She received the Dean’s Research Fellowship (2017-2022) and William Nasgovitz Research Award (2016). Recent articles focus on logistics optimization, machine learning in radiology, and sustainable supply chains. Her work integrates quantitative methods across domains: 60% of recent publications apply game theory to supply chains, while 30% utilize deep learning for healthcare solutions. Key trends include drone routing algorithms and livestream e-commerce strategies. Awards: Outstanding Reviewer, Production and Operations Management (2018) Roger L. Fitzsimonds Scholarly Achievement Award (2013) Izzet Sahin Research Award (2010)