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• Combustion Chemistry
• Thermodynamics
• Chemical Kinetics
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Laurent Catoire is a full Professor of Physical Chemistry at ENSTA Paris, specializing in combustion chemistry, chemical kinetics, and materials science. He leads research in the Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Department (UCP), focusing on energetic materials, hydrogen storage, and pollutant formation mechanisms. His work integrates experimental and computational approaches to advance reaction modeling, detonation dynamics, and material synthesis. Affiliation: ENSTA Paris, Institut Polytechnique de Paris Academic Role: Professor (PR1 class) Key Research Themes: Combustion of propellants, nanothermites, and hydrogen storage materials His research combines experimental studies (e.g., shock tube analysis, thermal decomposition) with advanced computational tools like ab initio calculations and detailed kinetic modeling. Recent work addresses fire suppression mechanisms, solid-state hydrogen storage, and the development of safer energetic materials.

Alexandra KushnirView profile

Assistant Professor

• Geothermal Energy
• Volcanology
• Rock Physics
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Alexandra Kushnir is an Assistant Professor at EPFL's ENAC School, leading the Rock and Geofluid Physics Laboratory (RPGL). She holds roles in teaching (SGC-ENS) and diversity advocacy (ENAC Diversity Office). Her research focuses on geothermal energy, volcanic systems, and rock-fluid interactions. She holds a PhD from University of Orléans (2016) and degrees from University of British Columbia, with postdoctoral experience at Strasbourg and IPGS. Research Interests : Geothermal reservoir engineering, magmatic processes, rock permeability evolution, hydrothermal alteration, and volcanic hazard assessment. Key projects include the ITI Geosciences for Energy Transition (2018-2021) and ANR CANTARE (2016-2018). Publications : Recent work includes studies on submarine rhyolite lavas (2025), Krafla geothermal systems (2024), and Merapi volcano dynamics (2016). Her articles bridge experimental rock physics with field-based volcanic processes, emphasizing permeability evolution and geothermal applications. Teaching : Courses include Geothermal Resource Development and Rock Mass Characterization , integrating geological fundamentals with engineering applications. Supervises PhD students Andrea Mazzeo and Cindy Mikaelian. Labs & Teams : Directs RPGL, collaborating on projects like RESiDue (rock-fluid interaction modeling) and Volcanica (open science platform).

Oisik DasView profile

Associate Professor

• Sustainable Materials
• Fire Safety Engineering
• Biochar Applications
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Oisik Das is Associate Professor at Luleå University of Technology's Department of Civil, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering. His research develops sustainable materials with enhanced fire safety properties. Key focus areas include biochar-enhanced composites, flame-retardant polymers, wood modification techniques, and hydrogen safety engineering. He pioneered biochar integration in composites during his PhD and investigates fire behavior across material systems. He received the Royal Skyttean Society Prize for Young Researchers (2022) and leads multiple projects funded by FORMAS and ÅForsk. As international coordinator, he manages university partnerships and student recruitment. Teaches Fire Dynamics and Biochar fundamentals courses.

• Occupational Health and Safety
• Ergonomics
• Risk Analysis
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Assoc. Prof. Müge Ensari Özay is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Social Policies, Üsküdar University, specializing in Occupational Health and Safety. She holds a PhD in Chemistry from Boğaziçi University (2005), with prior degrees in Environmental Sciences and Chemistry. Her roles include Director of ARGEYEP, Board Member of FİHADEK, and Deputy Head of the Health Sciences Institute. She teaches courses such as Ergonomics, Occupational Health Safety I, and Fire Safety Systems at undergraduate and graduate levels. Her research focuses on occupational safety in high-risk industries, AI-driven safety systems, and disaster management. Notable projects include the Kahramanmaraş Earthquake dust analysis and IoT-based substance use monitoring. She has supervised over 15 theses on topics like nuclear safety AI, construction ergonomics, and fire safety in hospitals. Prof. Özay’s work spans 34 publications in peer-reviewed journals, covering risk assessment, chemical safety, and pandemic management. She actively participates in national/international conferences and chairs symposiums on occupational safety innovations. Her contributions emphasize integrating technology and policy to enhance workplace safety and environmental sustainability.

Ibukun OluwoyeView profile

Research Fellow

• Environmental Science
• Materials Engineering
• Chemical Process Kinetics
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Dr. Ibukun Oluwoye is a Research Fellow at Curtin University's Curtin Corrosion Centre and an Adjunct Lecturer at Murdoch University. He holds a PhD from Murdoch University (Australia) and has conducted multidisciplinary research in chemical process kinetics, heterogeneous reactions, and environmental systems. His work focuses on sustainable solutions for industrial processes, including polymer degradation in subsea environments and microplastic remediation. Education: B.Sc. (Hons), MSc (Eng), PhD (Eng), AFHEA (Teaching & Learning). Research Interests : Engineering polymers and microplastics Chemical kinetics and process optimization Environmental monitoring and remediation Material characterization (spectroscopy, thermal analysis) Reaction modeling (density functional theory) Recent publications highlight advancements in microplastic emissions, wastewater treatment membrane systems, and offshore infrastructure recycling. His work in Japan under the JSPS Fellowship advanced low-cost microplastic filtration technologies. Awards include the JSPS Fellowship (2022-2024), Australian Academy of Science Mobility Grant (2020), and Australian Combustion Society Award (2019). Dr. Oluwoye collaborates with NERA's National Decommissioning Research Initiative to develop sustainable recycling pathways for offshore infrastructure. His research bridges environmental science and engineering, addressing global challenges in pollution control and resource efficiency.

• Combustion Science
• Chemical Engineering
• Energy Conversion
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Dongke Zhang is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at the School of Engineering, The University of Western Australia (UWA) , where he serves as Director of the UWA Centre for Energy. He holds concurrent research professorships at the Institute of Coal Chemistry (Chinese Academy of Sciences, Taiyuan) , Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Processing Technology , and Beijing University . With a career spanning academia, industry, and international collaborations, his work focuses on combustion science, energy systems, and environmental technologies. Research Interests include: Combustion science (coal, biomass, municipal waste) Reaction engineering (catalysis, homogeneous/heterogeneous reactions) Energy conversion (hydrogen economy, syngas processes) Environmental technologies (NOx/SOx control, photocatalysis) Process design (fluidised beds, short contact time reactors) Scientific Awards : Fellow of Australian Academy of Technological Science and Engineering (FTSE) Fellow of Institution of Chemical Engineers (FIChemE) Chartered Engineer (CEng, CPEng) John Curtin Distinguished Professor (2007-present) Grants & Projects (2015-2025): Australian Research Council Discovery Projects (combustion under microgravity, lignite upgrading) BHP Billiton collaborations (spontaneous combustion control, shale classification) National Natural Science Foundation grants (coal gasification, syngas conversion) International collaborations with Chinese Academy of Sciences (syngas to diesel, bioenergy) Labs & Teams : Leads the Centre for Energy at UWA and collaborates with industry partners in coal, hydrogen, and environmental technologies.

Francesco RestucciaView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Mechanical Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Energy Storage Systems
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Dr. Francesco Restuccia is a Senior Lecturer in Engineering at King's College London and an Honorary Lecturer at Imperial College London. His primary affiliation is with the Department of Engineering under the Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences at King's. He holds a PhD from Imperial College London (2018), an MS from Caltech (2014), and an MEng from the University of Edinburgh (2012). His research focuses on thermal sciences, including lithium-ion battery safety, wildfire dynamics, and waste-heat recovery. Key areas include thermal runaway in batteries, fire safety engineering, and smouldering combustion processes. He has published extensively on battery fire modeling, ignition mechanisms, and interdisciplinary wildfire studies. Dr. Restuccia leads the Leverhulme Centre for Wildfires, Environment and Society and co-leads the Hazelab (Imperial College) research group. He received the 2019 Imperial College Student Wellbeing Champion Award and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). His work integrates experimental and computational methods to address energy storage safety and climate-related fire hazards. Notable collaborations include projects with Imperial College's Turbo Group (Dr. Aaron Costall) and the Caltech Department of Engineering. He has advised on battery safety standards, wildfire prediction models, and sustainable energy systems.

Parthasarathi MandalView profile

Professor

• Bio-Engineering
• Structural Mechanics
• Biomechanics
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Parthasarathi Mandal is a Professor (Reader) in Bioengineering and Structural Mechanics at the University of Manchester. He leads the Bio-engineering research theme in the School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering and serves as Head of Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Access for the School of Engineering. His expertise spans structural mechanics, biomechanics, and bio-engineering, with a focus on interdisciplinary research addressing societal challenges. Education: BE and MTech from NIT Durgapur and IIT Kanpur, followed by a PhD from the University of Cambridge. Professional roles include former Director of Civil Engineering Undergraduate Programmes (2012–2017) and co-director of Manchester Institute for Collaborative Research on Ageing (MICRA). He is an Associate Editor of Research on Biomedical Engineering and has secured ~£1.5M in research grants. Research Interests: Bio-engineering, computational mechanics, thin-walled structures, and cell/tissue engineering. Key projects include stability of large-scale structures, micro-mechanics of human cells, and novel biomechanical models for medical devices. His work contributes to UN SDGs, particularly in advancing healthcare and sustainable infrastructure. Supervised 24 PhD students and published over 80 peer-reviewed articles. Notable contributions include developing a theoretical framework for cylindrical shell buckling and advancing friction stir welding techniques. Active in teaching innovation,他曾领导战略教学工作组以提升学生学习体验.

Brian D. IversonView profile

Professor

• Heat Transfer
• Thermal Management
• Microfluidics
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Brian D. Iverson is a full Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Brigham Young University, where he leads the Flux Lab. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University and a B.S. from Brigham Young University. Dr. Iverson's research bridges nanoscale thermal phenomena with industrial-scale applications, focusing on Enhanced convective heat transfer Condensation on superhydrophobic surfaces Microfabrication of sensors and actuators Thermal energy storage Solar absorptive surfaces Renewable power systems His publications span 15 recent articles (2025-2024) covering sCO2 Brayton cycles, biomass co-firing, condensation dynamics, and radiative properties. Key trends include power system integration, thermal management for aerospace, and advanced biosensor development. Scientific accolades include NSF CAREER Award (2018-2024) Fulbright U.S. Scholar in Germany (2021-2022) As an educator, he has taught graduate and undergraduate courses in Convective Heat Transfer (ME EN 643) Intermediate Heat Transfer (ME EN 540) Fluid Mechanics (ME EN 312) Capstone Senior Design Coaching He has advised graduate students at Stanford, Purdue, and University of Colorado, while current lab members work on thermal gradient gas chromatography, origami-inspired radiators, and nanotube-based biosensors.

• Hydrogen Safety
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• Fire Safety Engineering
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Dr. Sile Brennan is a Reader at Ulster University , affiliated with the Belfast School of Architecture and the Built Environment . Her work focuses on hydrogen safety , CFD modeling , and combustion dynamics . She has led European projects like HyResponder and contributed to hydrogen standardization efforts. Education: BEng in Mechanical Engineering from University College Dublin PhD from Queen’s University Belfast Research Interests Dr. Brennan's research centers on hydrogen safety , particularly CFD modeling of hydrogen and methane blends, ignition dynamics, and risk assessment. Her work addresses indoor hydrogen releases , garage scenarios , and ventilation systems , contributing to European standardization. Key projects include pre-normative research for HyIndoor and H2FC infrastructure . Her recent articles focus on pressure peaking in enclosed spaces, flame stability under varying vent conditions, and hydrogen-methane blends for domestic networks, reflecting trends in hydrogen safety , CFD validation , and urban infrastructure . Scientific Contributions Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Coordinator of European Technical School on Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Advisor for HySAFER research center since 2007 Advising and Collaboration Dr. Brennan has mentored students and contributed to European research contracts including HyIndoor and H2FC. She actively collaborates with institutions like China University of Mining and Technology (Beijing) and engages in invited talks on hydrogen safety.

Chi King LeeView profile

Professor

• Structural Engineering
• Numerical Modelling
• Sustainable Construction Materials
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Professor Chi King Lee is a full Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the School of Engineering & IT, University of New South Wales (UNSW) Canberra, Australia, a position he has held since June 2015. Prior to this, he served at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, as Lecturer (1998–2000), Assistant Professor (2000–2001), and Associate Professor (2002–2015). He earned his PhD from Imperial College London in 1996, with earlier degrees from the University of Hong Kong. His research spans: Structural and numerical engineering Sustainable construction materials (e.g., green concrete, ECC) Protective engineering (blast, impact, progressive collapse) Steel structures and integrated sustainable design His recent publications reflect a strong focus on sustainable materials, structural resilience under extreme loads, and advanced numerical modelling. He has over 190 journal articles, 11 book chapters, and serves on the Editorial Board of Engineering Structures . He actively supervises PhD students and offers competitive scholarships. Scientific contributions include: Editorial Board, Engineering Structures (2021–present) Consultant for PSA Singapore and structural software firms Extensive publication record in high-impact journals He mentors PhD candidates in sustainable materials and protective engineering, with research supported by institutional and industry collaboration. His work integrates numerical simulation, experimental validation, and practical application in civil and defence infrastructure.

Luisa GiulianiView profile

Associate Professor

• Structural Engineering
• Fire Safety Engineering
• Structural Robustness
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Luisa Giuliani is an Associate Professor at the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering Structures and Safety at the Technical University of Denmark. Her expertise spans structural robustness, nonlinear structural behavior, and fire safety engineering, with a focus on progressive collapse and infrastructure resilience. Education: PhD in Structural Engineering International Experience: Visiting researcher at TU Hamburg-Harburg (2008-2009, 2004-2005), Erasmus exchange student in Germany (1999) Her research investigates structural responses to exceptional actions like fire and explosions, contributing to sustainable design practices. Key projects include hydrogen tunnel safety (HyTunnel-CS) and fire protection of bridge cables. She employs advanced tools such as Abaqus, Ansys, and Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS) for modeling. Recent work addresses fire-induced glass breakage, tunnel explosion mitigation, and hydrogen vehicle fire spread. She serves on scientific committees for conferences like NordicSteel and SEMC, organizing sessions on collapse safety and fire vulnerability. Languages: Italian (mother tongue), English and German (advanced), Danish (intermediate), French (basics). Software expertise includes FEM/CFD programs (Abaqus, FDS) and coding (Visual Basic .Net, APDL).

• Materials Science
• Chemical Engineering
• Nanomaterials
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Ayşenur Gül serves as a full-time Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Işık University's Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, where her interdisciplinary work bridges materials science, chemical engineering, and occupational safety with emphasis on carbon-based nanomaterials and industrial hazard prevention. Her academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Istanbul Technical University (2005-2012) M.Sc. in Materials Science and Engineering from Istanbul Technical University (2002-2005) M.Sc. in Occupational Health and Safety (non-thesis) from Üsküdar University (2015-2016) B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from Istanbul Technical University (1997-2002) Research centers on advanced carbon material development including microcellular carbon foam modeling, electrochemical impedance studies of polymer-coated foams, and nanofiller-reinforced epoxy composites, while concurrently addressing critical safety concerns in lithium-ion battery handling, chemical hazards, and fire prevention protocols. Her work demonstrates consistent integration of nanomaterials innovation with practical occupational health applications across industrial and medical contexts. She has supervised two master's theses at Üsküdar University on environmental risk mitigation at fuel stations and explosion hazards in vegetable oil extraction processes. Teaching encompasses core engineering subjects including General Chemistry, Engineering Materials, Thermodynamics, and comprehensive Occupational Health and Safety curricula delivered in both Turkish and English across undergraduate and graduate programs.

• Hydrogen Safety
• Hydrogen Storage
• Combustibility
• +11 more

Dr. Sergii Kashkarov is a Lecturer in Hydrogen Safety at Ulster University within the Belfast School of Architecture & the Built Environment , focusing on advanced safety mechanisms for hydrogen storage systems. His work integrates computational fluid dynamics (CFD), fire safety engineering, and quantitative risk assessment (QRA) to address hazards in hydrogen vehicles and maritime applications. Dr. Kashkarov actively contributes to hydrogen safety research through projects like MANGOS (maritime hydrogen storage innovation) and HYLANTIC , collaborating with institutions across Europe. His research explores self-venting composite tanks , blowdown modeling , and fire resistance of hydrogen vessels, ensuring compliance with global safety standards. His publications highlight fire-induced tank rupture , blast wave propagation , and hazard distance nomograms for hydrogen storage in vehicles and tunnels. He also participates in Advance HE (Higher Education Academy) to enhance academic training in hydrogen safety. Key Research Areas: Hydrogen Storage, Fire Safety, CFD Modeling, Maritime Decarbonization Projects: MANGOS, HYLANTIC, Northern Ireland Green Seas Recognition: Publications in International Journal of Hydrogen Energy , Hydrogen , and Green Energy and Sustainability Dr. Kashkarov’s work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 7 (Affordable Energy) and SDG 13 (Climate Action) , by advancing zero-emission hydrogen technologies.

Danielle McLeanView profile

Researcher

• Tephrochronology
• Geochronology
• Quaternary Science
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Dr. Danielle McLean is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Research Laboratory for Archaeology and the History of Art, University of Oxford . She specializes in Tephrochronology , particularly the identification of cryptotephra (microscopic volcanic ash layers) to date and correlate sedimentary records globally. Education : BSc in Geography, MSc (Distinction) in Quaternary Science from Royal Holloway, University of London Doctorate : Completed at University of Oxford (2014-2018) as part of the NERC Doctoral Training Programme, focusing on Lake Suigetsu's sediments Her research combines volcanology , Quaternary science , and human evolution studies through sedimentary analysis. She has developed tephrostratigraphic frameworks for East Asia and established hemispheric-scale correlations between Japanese ash layers and Greenland ice cores. Recent work with her Leverhulme Trust Fellowship (2021-present) focuses on synchronizing archaeological and climate records in NW Africa using tephra layers. She has collaborated with institutions like the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) and contributed to the Suigetsu Varve Sediment Museum in Japan.