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Jamie PringleView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Forensic Geoscience
• Near-Surface Geophysics
• Military Geoscience
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Jamie Pringle is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Director in Ecology & Conservation at Keele University's School of Life Sciences. With a background in geology and applied sedimentology, he has developed expertise in forensic geophysics, military geoscience, and environmental geophysical techniques. Geological Society of London - William Smith Fund (2012) Committee member - Near-Surface Geophysics and Forensic Geoscience Specialist Sub-Groups Collaborations - National Crime Agency, UK Police Forces, Environment Agency, Staffs University His research focuses on geophysical methods for forensic applications, including clandestine grave detection, military complex identification, and environmental contamination analysis. He also develops educational e-gaming tools for geoscience training. Recent publications demonstrate applications of GPR, ERT, and UAVs in forensic contexts across tropical to temperate environments. His work supports law enforcement in grave location, human rights investigations, and infrastructure safety assessments. 2024: Three articles in Geology Today on land/water forensic geoscience 2024: Forensic Science International paper on clandestine complex detection 2024: Colombian tropical grave monitoring study 2023: HS2 route geophysical assessments 2022: XR virtual forensic learning environments 2022: pXRF forensic contamination analysis As a committee member with the Geological Society and educator in forensic geoscience, he bridges academic research with practical policing applications while maintaining active teaching commitments across multiple academic levels.

Youxue ZhangView profile

Professor

• Geochemistry
• Experimental Petrology
• Volcanology
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Youxue Zhang is the James R. O'Neil Collegiate Professor of Geological Sciences at the University of Michigan, affiliated with the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences within the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. His expertise spans experimental petrology, geochemistry, and volcanology. Dr. Zhang's research focuses on magmatic processes, volatile behavior in planetary bodies, and diffusion kinetics in silicate systems. Education: B.S. (Peking University, 1982), M.A./M.Phil./Ph.D. (Columbia University, 1985–1989). Postdoctoral work at Caltech (1988–1991). Academic leadership includes roles as Jiangzuo Professor at Peking University (2005–2007) and James R. O'Neil Chair since 2010. Research: Key areas include lunar volatile evolution, multicomponent diffusion in melts, and mechanisms of explosive eruptions. Notable contributions involve quantifying H₂O dynamics in lunar magmas and developing geospeedometry techniques for mineral growth analysis. Awards: F.W. Clarke Medal (1993), AAAS Fellowship (2005), AGU Fellowship (2017). His work has been published in over 110 peer-reviewed articles and two books, including Geochemical Kinetics (Princeton University Press, 2008).

Jon WillmottView profile

Professor

• Metrology
• Thermal Imaging
• Semiconductor Detectors
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Professor Jon Willmott is a faculty member at the University of Sheffield's School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, holding the title of Professor of Metrology. He leads the Sensor Systems Research Group within the Advanced Detector Centre, focusing on developing novel semiconductor-based detectors for thermal imaging and optoelectronic applications. Willmott earned his MPhys (1999) and PhD (2003) in Physics from the University of Southampton. After postdoctoral research in liquid crystals at Cambridge and a decade in industry designing thermal instruments, he joined Sheffield in 2015 with an EPSRC Established Career Fellowship. His research spans temperature measurement science (metrology), scientific instrumentation, and optical imaging, with applications in medical imaging, volcanology, and additive manufacturing. Key projects include hyperspectral imaging systems, combustion dynamics, and low-cost environmental sensors. Willmott's group emphasizes instrument innovation to enable previously unattainable scientific measurements. Professional roles include EEE PGR Admissions Tutor and Royal Society Industry Fellow. His work integrates interdisciplinary collaborations, such as volcanic monitoring at Masaya Volcano and thermal wound imaging for surgical site infection detection. Education: PhD in Physics, University of Southampton, 2003 MPhys in Physics, University of Southampton, 1999 Awards: EPSRC Established Career Fellowship (2015) Labs: Advanced Detector Centre, Sensor Systems Research Group

Jennifer X WenView profile

Professor

• Fire and Explosion Modelling
• Hydrogen Safety Engineering
• Lithium-Ion Battery Fires
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Professor Jennifer X Wen is a leading academic in energy and environment safety at the University of Surrey, serving as Chair in Energy and Environment and Head of the Fire and Explosion Modelling Group (FMEG). She previously held professorial positions at the University of Warwick and other institutions since 2000. Her research focuses on numerical studies of safety-related reactive flows, including fire and explosion physics, hydrogen safety engineering, and lithium-ion battery fire hazards. She leads projects using OpenFOAM® for CFD-based model development. Her academic credentials include a BEng and PhD, and she is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (FREng). Notable achievements include launching a liquid hydrogen safety project in 2024 and receiving a prestigious engineering fellowship. She chairs the Institute for Sustainability’s Energy and Environment programme and oversees the FMEG’s work on predictive tools for battery fires and CO₂ dispersion models like CO2FOAM. Research interests span flame dynamics, thermal runaway modeling, and cryogenic hydrogen safety. Recent publications emphasize hydrogen flame acceleration, lithium battery fire hazards, and fire whirl prediction. Awards highlight her contributions to engineering safety and sustainability.

• High Voltage Engineering
• Condition Monitoring
• Transformers
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Dr Shawn Nielsen is a Lecturer at the School of Electrical Engineering & Robotics, Queensland University of Technology. He specializes in High Voltage Engineering, Condition Monitoring, and Transformer Systems. His research focuses on dielectric insulation systems, transformer monitoring, and the application of advanced measurement techniques in power equipment. He coordinates several postgraduate courses, including the Postgraduate Electricity Supply Training Course (PESTC), and teaches subjects like Electromagnetics and Machines, Energy Supply and Delivery, and Power Systems Management with Renewable Resources. His academic and professional background includes a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. Dr Nielsen’s work integrates theoretical and experimental approaches to address challenges in power systems, such as improving transformer safety through dielectric response measurements and mitigating risks of fires/explosions in power infrastructure. He has published extensively on topics including harmonic distortion effects, insulator condition modeling, and superconducting materials. Dr Nielsen’s supervision topics include enhancements to dielectric response measurements and circuit breaker restrike risk assessment. His contributions span academic teaching, research, and industry collaboration, reflecting a commitment to advancing electrical engineering practices and safety standards.

• Fire dynamics
• Li-ion battery fire and explosions
• Laser diagnostics
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Vinny Gupta is an Assistant Professor in Fire Safety Engineering at the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, University of Waterloo, and a member of the Fire Research Group. His work focuses on emerging fire hazards such as battery energy storage, tall building architecture, and sustainable construction materials. He is actively engaged in research and teaching, with a strong emphasis on advancing fire safety through experimental and diagnostic techniques. Education: Doctorate (Fire Safety Engineering), The University of Queensland, Australia (2021) Bachelor's (Mechanical Engineering), The University of Queensland, Australia (2015) Research Interests: Fire dynamics Li-ion battery fire and explosions Laser diagnostics Wildland fires Timber buildings Fire safety of mass timber buildings Fire suppression Fire Safety Engineering Recent research trends include investigating lithium-ion battery thermal runaway, advancing laser diagnostic techniques for fire analysis, and developing fire safety frameworks for mass timber structures. His work leverages the state-of-the-art UW Large Fire Research Facility for large-scale testing. Awards: 2025 Distinguished Paper Award, 40th International Symposium on Combustion 2021 Sheldon Tieszen Student Award, International Forum of Fire Research Directors 2019 APC1SS Best Poster Prize, 1st Asia-Pacific Combustion Institute Summer School Teaching and Advising: Vinny teaches courses such as ME 567 (Fire Safety Engineering) and ME 671 (Fundamental Fire Dynamics). He is currently accepting graduate students. His lab focuses on collaborative projects involving fire dynamics and suppression methodologies. Labs and Facilities: A core member of the UW Fire Research Group, Vinny utilizes the Large Fire Research Facility for experimental studies on fire suppression, timber fire behavior, and large-scale compartment fires.

Xinyu ZhaoView profile

Associate Professor

• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Reactive Flows
• Radiative Heat Transfer
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Dr. Xinyu Zhao is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Connecticut (UConn), having joined in 2015. She holds a BEng and MEng in Thermal Engineering from Tsinghua University (2006–2008) and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Pennsylvania State University (2013). Prior to UConn, she worked as a postdoctoral research fellow at Princeton University's Combustion Energy Frontier Research Center, sponsored by Sandia National Laboratory and Penn State. Her research focuses on computational fluid dynamics (CFD), with expertise in high-fidelity simulations of reactive flows, radiative heat transfer, multi-phase combustion, and the integration of computational and experimental methods. Key areas include detonation dynamics, turbulent combustion, and radiation modeling in complex systems such as pool fires and pulverized coal flames. Recent work highlights include studies on flame acceleration, detonation cellular structure, Monte Carlo ray tracing optimization, and turbulence-radiation interaction. Her publications span topics like hydrogen-air detonation mechanisms, soot formation under microgravity, and CFD modeling of combustor liners. These contributions advance understanding of combustion physics and numerical methods for industrial applications. Dr. Zhao has not been noted as having formal advisees listed in the provided texts. Her work aligns with UConn’s engineering and energy research initiatives, emphasizing cross-disciplinary approaches to combustion science and fluid dynamics challenges.

• Nuclear Safety Research
• Hydrogen Safety
• Catalytic Hydrogen Recombiners
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Dr. Ernst-Arndt Reinecke is Head of the Safety Research department at Forschungszentrum Jülich's Institute of Energy Technology (IEK-6). Holding a PhD from RWTH Aachen University (1999), he has dedicated his career to nuclear safety research with a specialized focus on hydrogen safety and containment phenomena during severe accidents in light water reactors. His leadership extends to international collaborations including founding membership in the International Association HySafe (2009) and participation in the European Hydrogen Safety Panel since 2018. Dr. Reinecke's research interests center on catalytic hydrogen recombiners, severe accident analysis, and hydrogen mitigation strategies in nuclear containment systems. His work bridges fundamental research with practical safety applications, particularly in developing passive safety systems that prevent hydrogen explosions during nuclear accidents. His expertise spans both experimental validation and computational modeling of hydrogen behavior under accident conditions. His extensive publication record reveals consistent focus on improving nuclear safety through better understanding of hydrogen behavior, development of passive autocatalytic recombiners (PARs), and validation of safety codes. Recent work emphasizes the application of nuclear hydrogen safety knowledge to emerging hydrogen technologies, demonstrating the transferability of nuclear safety expertise to broader energy applications. As department head, Dr. Reinecke leads numerous national and international projects including AMHYCO and SASPAM-SA, focusing on hydrogen safety in nuclear applications and small modular reactors. His team conducts experimental research using facilities like REKO and THAI to validate computational models for hydrogen behavior and mitigation.

Elna J. K. NilssonView profile

Professor

• Combustion
• Chemical Kinetics
• Energy Engineering
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Elna J. K. Nilsson is a Professor at the Combustion Physics department of Lund University and Senior Lecturer at the School of Aviation. She coordinates meteorology education within the Faculty of Science and Technical Faculty, contributing to interdisciplinary research and teaching. Profile Areas: Aerosols, Energy Transition, Photon Science and Technology, Light and Materials Current Projects: CFD & Data-Driven Modeling of Battery Thermal Events, Sustainable Aviation Fuels, Aviation Biofuel Emissions, Electric Airport Development Her research focuses on chemical kinetics in combustion processes and reduced kinetic models for CFD simulations , with applications in fossil fuels, biofuels, and battery safety . Recent work includes hydrogen combustion analysis, ammonia fuel studies, and thermal runaway mitigation. Key trends in her publications include combustion physics , kinetic modeling , and sustainable energy systems . Collaborative efforts span energy engineering, aerospace, and environmental safety. Supervision includes PhD-level projects on battery thermal runaway and aviation biofuel emissions. She participates in international collaborations and coordinates CESTAP (Competence Centre in Sustainable Turbine Fuels for Aviation and Power). Affiliations: Combustion Physics, School of Aviation, Lund University ORCID: 0000-0002-8226-3845

Chung K. LawView profile

Professor

• Combustion Theory
• Flame Dynamics
• Droplet Combustion
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Chung K. Law serves as the Robert H. Goddard Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Princeton University's School of Engineering and Applied Science. His distinguished career spans several decades with significant contributions to combustion science and engineering. Professor Law directs the Combustion and Energy Laboratory where he conducts fundamental research on flame phenomena and develops practical applications for energy systems. His research expertise encompasses multiple critical areas of combustion science: Combustion Theory : Developing mathematical frameworks for understanding flame propagation, extinction, and stability mechanisms Flame Dynamics : Investigating the behavior of laminar and turbulent flames under various thermodynamic conditions Droplet Combustion : Studying vaporization, microexplosion, and combustion processes of single and multiple droplets Chemical Kinetics : Developing and validating detailed reaction mechanisms for various fuels Laminar Flame Propagation : Precisely measuring and modeling flame speeds for diverse fuel mixtures Diffusion and Premixed Flames : Analyzing structural characteristics and extinction limits of different flame configurations Soot Formation : Understanding particle formation mechanisms and developing strategies for emission reduction Professor Law's recent publications reveal a sustained focus on fundamental combustion phenomena, particularly flame stabilization mechanisms across different flow regimes, droplet collision dynamics in sprays, and the complex effects of chemical additives on combustion processes. His research methodology consistently integrates rigorous theoretical analysis with precise experimental measurements to advance combustion science understanding. His scholarly contributions have been recognized with awards including a Silver Medal for outstanding research contributions to combustion science. Professor Law has mentored numerous PhD students whose dissertations have explored diverse combustion topics. Many of his former students now hold prominent academic positions at institutions including Seoul National University, National Taiwan University, University of Southern California, and University of Michigan, continuing to advance the field globally. The Combustion and Energy Laboratory under Professor Law's direction maintains state-of-the-art experimental facilities for studying fundamental combustion phenomena. The laboratory supports research on flame structure characterization, droplet combustion dynamics, chemical kinetic validation, and pollutant formation mechanisms, serving as a hub for both fundamental research and practical energy applications.

• Fire Safety
• Civil Protection
• Risk Assessment
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Vladimirs Yemeļjanovs serves as Professor and leading researcher at Riga Technical University's Institute of Management and Security, where he directs the Fire Safety and Civil Protection study program. Holding a PhD in Engineering (Dr.sc.ing.), he joined RTU in 2004 after 16 years in Latvia's State Fire and Rescue Service (SFS), including roles as Deputy Chief (1986-2002) and Director of the SFS Fire Safety and Civil Protection College (2002-2004). Education: PhD in Engineering (Dr.sc.ing.) His research centers on fire safety engineering, civil protection planning, and risk assessment methodologies. Key focus areas include developing civil protection plans for local governments, building safety systems (lightning protection, smoke detectors), emergency response algorithms, and occupational safety in construction. His work consistently bridges theoretical engineering principles with practical public safety applications, particularly in Latvian infrastructure contexts. Analysis of his 15 publications from 2019-2024 reveals a strong emphasis on localized risk modeling for Latvian institutions. Recurring themes include civil protection plan development for municipalities, building safety compliance (especially in schools), industrial accident consequence assessment, and health impact evaluations. He frequently employs simulation tools like Pathfinder and fault tree analysis for practical training and risk quantification. Professor Yemeļjanovs actively leads research projects including: ERASMUS+ project for unified social security study courses (2020-2023) Environmental risk plan development for Jelgava/Sauliai cities (2018-2019) Ongoing LATAK fire safety institution evaluations (2017-present) Stearic acid combustion experiment (2023) ESF professional competence development project (2022) Benzene unloading explosion-risk calculations (2020) New firefighting technology research (2019)

• Renewable Energy
• Solar Power
• Hydrogen Energy
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Davide Papurello serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Energy (DENERG) at Politecnico di Torino, where he is a member of the Interdepartmental Center Ec-L - Energy Center Lab. He actively participates across multiple academic colleges including the College of Chemical and Materials Engineering (as invited member), College of Electrical and Energy Engineering (as full member), and College of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Automotive Engineering (as invited member). His research spans multiple critical energy domains including concentrated solar power, hydrogen and SOFC systems, lithium-ion battery technologies, tunnel safety, and thermodynamic systems. His specific research lines focus on syngas production through solar power, biogas purification for SOFC systems, battery stress abuse analysis, and safety of new energy carriers in confined spaces like road tunnels. Dr. Papurello's recent publications reveal strong emphasis on safety aspects of emerging energy technologies, particularly concerning battery electric vehicles and hydrogen applications in tunnel environments. His work bridges experimental and modeling approaches across renewable energy conversion, storage, and safety engineering. Mentoring Polito Project (M2P) certification (July 2023) Learning to Teach (L2T) certification (February 2023) He supervises approximately 20 master's theses, 40 bachelor's theses, and 10 curricular internships annually. His teaching spans multiple courses including Ventilation and Tunnel Safety (PhD level), Energy Systems Laboratory, New Battery Systems for Mobility, and Applied Thermodynamics across various engineering programs. He is actively involved in international collaborations through the UNITE! Alliance, developing summer schools on energy carrier safety in tunnels.

• Explosions
• Fire Protection
• Process Safety
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Luca Marmo is an Associate Professor at the Politecnico di Torino , affiliated with the Department of Applied Science and Technology (DISAT) and the SISCON Interdepartmental Center for infrastructure safety. He teaches in the Chemical and Food Engineering program and coordinates research at the Dust Explosion and Process Safety Research Group and Experimental Center for Industrial Safety of Explosive Atmospheres .

Peter WilkinsonView profile

Visiting Professor

• Fire Safety Engineering
• Structural Safety
• Building Design
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Peter Wilkinson is the Royal Academy of Engineering Visiting Professor in Fire Safety Design at the School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering, Loughborough University. He focuses on integrating fire safety expertise into architectural and built-environment curricula. With nearly 30 years of experience, he is a Chartered Engineer, Chartered Scientist, and Registered Fire Risk Assessor. He founded Pyrology Limited in 2012, a consultancy specializing in fire engineering, risk assessments, and expert witness services. He co-leads the CROSS scheme, a confidential safety reporting initiative expanded to include fire safety, and serves as a Designated Person for anonymizing reports. He chairs multiple BSI technical committees, including FSH/024 (Fire Safety Engineering) and FSH/009 (Fire Terminology), and leads revisions to fire safety vocabulary standards (BS4422). Academically, he holds a BEng (Civil Engineering, Loughborough, 1995), MSc (Fire and Explosion, Leeds, 2003), and an EngD (Resilient Fire Engineering Design, Loughborough, 2013). His professional honors include Honorary Fellowships from the Institution of Structural Engineers and multiple memberships in fire engineering and technology societies. His research emphasizes resilient building design, structural fire safety, fire compartmentation, and evacuation strategies. Notable contributions include advancing BS 7974 standards, BIM-driven fire safety, and probabilistic modeling. He advocates for global fire safety education and chairs Engineering Council initiatives to standardize professional competency for building safety engineers under the Building Safety Act. Awards include Fellowship from the Institution of Fire Engineers and recognition for his role in shaping fire engineering practices. His voluntary roles include IFE International President (2022/23) and trustee roles, highlighting his industry leadership. He collaborates across academia and industry to enhance fire safety through standards, education, and innovative practices.

Airil Yasreen Mohd YassinView profile

Associate Professor

• Computational Mechanics
• Structural Engineering
• Fluid Mechanics
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Dr. Airil Yasreen Mohd Yassin is an Associate Professor at the School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society (EGIS) at Heriot-Watt University. He holds a PhD in Structural Engineering from Imperial College London (2007) and has 24 years of academic experience. His expertise spans computational mechanics, numerical methods, structural engineering, and AI-driven machine learning. He has authored/co-authored over 60 research articles and two books on the Finite Element Method, as well as a book on structural steel design. His research focuses on: Computational mechanics and numerical methods Fluid-structure interaction (FSI) CFRP strengthening of concrete structures Hydrological and environmental modelling Biomagnetic fluid dynamics Meshfree methods (EFG, RPIM) He has held leadership roles including Director of Studies for Civil Engineering at the Malaysia campus, President of the Malaysian Society for Numerical Methods (MSNM), and Senate Member. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable infrastructure and innovation. Recent research trends include advanced numerical techniques for irregular domains, biomagnetic fluid applications, and safety assessments for hydrocarbon systems. He actively collaborates internationally, with publications in journals like Engineering Analysis with Boundary Elements and Malaysian Journal of Fundamental and Applied Sciences . Academic service includes roles on the university disciplinary committee and contributions to civil engineering curriculum development in Malaysia.