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Jacqueline ColeView profile

Associate Professor

University of North Carolina at Chapel HillUnited States

Jacqueline Cole is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at North Carolina State University, part of the College of Engineering. Her research focuses on bone mechanics, musculoskeletal development, and regenerative therapies for conditions like brachial plexus birth injury and stroke-related bone deficits. She leads the Orthopaedic Mechanobiology Lab, which employs advanced imaging (e.g., CT, microscopy) and computational modeling to study bone-tissue interactions. Cole teaches courses in orthopedic biomechanics and bone mechanobiology. Education: Ph.D. (2007), M.S. (2004) Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University; B.S. (2001) Mechanical Engineering from Auburn University. Research interests include stroke and obesity effects on bone, brachial plexus injury recovery, and tissue engineering. Awards span teaching (NC State Alumni Outstanding Teacher Award) and research mentorship (Michael Dickey Award). She has pioneered studies on bone-vascular interactions and suture materials for tendon repair. Her lab’s long-term goals involve developing therapies to prevent musculoskeletal dysfunction via mechanobiological approaches. Grants include NIH TIGRR and K12 funding. Recent work explores ischemic stroke’s impact on osteovascular structure and brachial plexus injury’s effects on joint morphology.

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Marco NieView profile

Professor

Northwestern UniversityUnited States

Marco Nie is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Northwestern University, where he has been a faculty member since 2006. His research focuses on Transportation Systems Analysis, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches that integrate optimization, network science, traffic flow theory, economics, and statistics to address complex interactions between human activities, infrastructure, and urban networks. He teaches three courses: an undergraduate/graduate introduction to transportation engineering, and two graduate courses on analytical and computational tools for surface transportation systems design. Education: Marco Nie earned a BS in Structural Engineering from Tsinghua University (Beijing), followed by graduate studies in Transportation at the National University of Singapore (NUS), and a PhD in Transportation from the University of California, Davis. Research interests include improving transportation efficiency, sustainability, and equity through policy and technology. Recent work explores autonomous vehicles, modular transit systems, congestion pricing, and data-driven solutions for EV charging and ride-hail platforms. He has expressed challenges in securing research funding, noting its critical role despite inherent flaws in evaluating research impact through monetary metrics. Scientific Awards: He received the 2021 Transportation Science Meritorious Service Awards . Marco also serves on editorial boards, including Service Science (2023), and actively publishes on topics like urban mobility, freight logistics, and policy analysis. Advising & Grants: While no specific students or grants are listed, he highlights the importance of funding mechanisms for research. His work often involves collaborations with sponsors and stakeholders to address real-world transportation challenges. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Center for Science and Protection of Engineered Environments and engages in interdisciplinary research groups focusing on sustainable and equitable urban systems.

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André BeckershoffView profile

Research Fellow

University of TübingenGermany

André Beckershoff is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the European Research Center on Contemporary Taiwan (ERCCT) at the University of Tübingen's Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences . His research spans political economy , social movements , migration/labor studies , and Cross-Strait relations , with a focus on Taiwan's role in global semiconductor supply chains and transnational political dynamics . He received his PhD from the University of Tübingen and previously studied in Münster and Toulouse.

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Michael E. OskinView profile

Professor

University of California, DavisUnited States

Michael E. Oskin is a Professor and former Department Chair (2017-2021) in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at the University of California, Davis. He also serves as faculty director of the Lassen Field Station, part of the UC Natural Reserve System. His research focuses on structural geology, geomorphology, and active tectonics, particularly the interplay between earthquakes, surface processes, and landscape evolution. He specializes in using high-resolution topography and geochronological techniques to study deformation rates, fault mechanics, and tectonic processes in regions like California and the Tibetan Plateau. Education: B.S. in Geology/Engineering Geology, UC Los Angeles (1995) Ph.D. in Geology, California Institute of Technology (2002) Research Interests: His work addresses deformation rates linked to earthquakes, continental deformation mechanisms, and topographic responses to geologic structures. Techniques include field observations, cosmogenic dating, and lidar analysis to quantify processes like fault slip, erosion, and landscape evolution. Publications: Recent work includes studies on fault rupture dynamics (e.g., San Andreas and Ridgecrest earthquakes), geochronological modeling, and tectonic evolution in regions like the Tibetan Plateau. His research bridges structural geology with quantitative methods to advance understanding of active crustal processes. Awards: Recipient of the UC Davis Graduate Program Advising and Mentoring Award (2020). Advising & Grants: Mentor to over 20 graduate students, emphasizing collaborative research, fieldwork, and open science practices. Prioritizes student summer support and funding for field/analytical costs. Leads a lab focused on earthquake geology and hosts weekly reading groups. Labs/Teams: Oversees the Lassen Field Station, teaching the summer field course GEL 110A and conducting research in the region. Active in the UC Natural Reserve System and collaborates with international research groups.

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Sepideh GhodratView profile

Assistant Professor

Delft University of TechnologyNetherlands

Dr. Sepideh Ghodrat is an Assistant Professor of Shape Morphing Design at TU Delft's Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering. She bridges materials science and design, focusing on stimuli-responsive materials for dynamic, interactive products. Her research emphasizes 4D printing, smart materials, and sustainable applications. Research Projects include 4D Printing Magnetically Activated Shape Morphing Objects and SereniSleeve (wearables for anxiety modulation). Courses taught: Materials and Manufacturing (2023-2024). Research Interests : Shape Morphing Design (SMD) Stimuli-Responsive Materials (e.g., shape memory alloys, polymers) 4D Printing and Magnetic Soft Materials Applications in healthcare, automotive, and sustainability Key Contributions : Developed modular self-folding hinges (Mimosa Kit). Explored haptic wearables for visually impaired users. Advocates for adaptive, environment-responsive products. Labs/Teams : Involved in multiple interdisciplinary research teams at TU Delft, focusing on smart materials and sustainable design engineering.

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Andrew SowinskiView profile

Associate Professor

University of OttawaCanada

Andrew Sowinski serves as Associate Professor and Vice-dean of Programs at the School of Engineering Design and Teaching Innovation within the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Ottawa. Holding a Ph.D. from the University of Ottawa, his office is located in STE 1024Q with contact details including phone 613-562-5800 ext. 6288 and email sowinski@uOttawa.ca. Education: Ph.D. from University of Ottawa His research spans two primary domains: electrostatic phenomena in gas-solid systems and engineering education innovation. In electrostatics, he investigates contact electrification mechanisms in polyethylene fluidized beds, particle charging dynamics, reactor wall fouling, and pneumatic conveying systems, employing both experimental and computational (CFD) approaches. His education research focuses on developing non-traditional multidisciplinary design programs within conventional engineering faculties, addressing curriculum design, student recruitment, and assessment methodologies. Analysis of his 2021-2025 publications reveals consistent dual-focus work: electrostatics research emphasizes charge generation/mitigation in industrial polymerization processes, while education studies explore structural and implementation challenges of cross-disciplinary programs. His electrostatics work frequently combines particle-level charging experiments with system-level CFD modeling, while education publications document practical frameworks for program development amid traditional faculty structures. Scientific Awards: No scientific awards were documented in provided materials Advising and Grants: Specific details regarding graduate students, research grants, or funding sources were not disclosed in the source documentation, though his program leadership role as Vice-dean of Programs suggests significant administrative responsibilities in curriculum development and resource allocation.

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Suchuan DongView profile

Professor

Purdue UniversityUnited States

Suchuan Dong is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Purdue University , affiliated with the Center for Computational and Applied Mathematics . His work bridges Computational Mathematics and Machine Learning , focusing on High-Order Numerical Methods and Multiphase Flows . Academic Background Post-Doc in Applied Mathematics, Brown University (2004) Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, SUNY Buffalo (2001) M.S. in Physics, Zhejiang University (1995) B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, National University of Defense Technology (1992) His research centers on Neural Network-Based Numerical Methods and Data-Driven Scientific Computing , with applications to Computational Fluid Dynamics , Contact Line Dynamics , and High-Performance Computing . Publications highlight Physics-Informed Neural Networks , Energy-Stable Schemes , and Extreme Learning Machines for PDEs. The articles reflect trends in Neural Network Applications to Dynamic PDEs , Phase Field Modeling , and High-Dimensional Computing , often combining High-Order Numerical Methods with Interfacial Phenomena . His recent work focuses on Exact Time Integration Algorithms and Hidden-Layer Concatenation for stability and efficiency. He leads research in the Center for Computational and Applied Mathematics , emphasizing Thermodynamically Consistent Modeling and Flow-Structure Interactions . His teaching includes MA-36600: Ordinary Differential Equations (Spring 2025).

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Jason SzafronView profile

Assistant Professor

Carnegie Mellon UniversityQatar

Jason Szafron is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University’s College of Engineering. He leads a research group focused on developing computational tools to understand and treat cardiovascular diseases, particularly congenital heart defects, pulmonary vascular diseases, and fetal growth restriction. His work integrates biomechanical modeling with experimental data to improve treatment planning and medical device design. Education: B.S. in Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University (2015) M.S. and Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Yale University (2018, 2020) Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Stanford University’s Department of Pediatrics (2023) Research Interests: Simulation tools for cardiopulmonary disease progression Biomechanical modeling of vascular adaptation Computational frameworks for organ-scale growth remodeling Optimization of tissue-engineered vascular grafts His lab combines experimental and computational approaches to study disease mechanisms, with a focus on mechanobiological and immunological factors driving vascular pathology. Publications highlight advancements in pulmonary hypertension modeling, vascular graft design, and open-source diagnostic tools like HemoLens. Recent work emphasizes personalized treatment planning via neural network-based digital twins. Awards: Parker B. Francis Fellow (2022–2025) for pulmonary disease research Labs/Teams: Director of the Szafron Lab at CMU, focused on translational cardiovascular engineering. Collaborates with Stanford University and Mayo Clinic on clinical applications.

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Michael HeiselView profile

Lecturer

University of SydneyAustralia

Dr. Michael Heisel is a Lecturer and Director of Outreach in the School of Civil Engineering at The University of Sydney. He holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Minnesota (2020) with a minor in Aerospace Engineering, and previously worked as a postdoctoral fellow at UCLA. His research focuses on fluid mechanics in environmental and geophysical contexts, particularly boundary layer turbulence and its modeling applications. He teaches CIVL5670 (Reservoir, Stream and Coastal Engineering) and leads outreach initiatives to engage high school students in civil engineering. He serves as an associate editor for ARC Geophysical Research , advocating for open-access publishing. His research combines experimental methods (e.g., particle image velocimetry) and computational simulations (e.g., large-eddy modeling) to study turbulence dynamics in atmospheric and aquatic systems. Research interests include the structure of turbulent boundary layers in the atmosphere, oceans, and rivers; stochastic modeling of velocity profiles; and the impact of turbulence on environmental processes like dust transport and snow particle behavior. His work bridges fundamental fluid dynamics with practical applications in climate modeling, wind energy, and infrastructure design. Current research students are investigating atmospheric boundary layer structures, reactive particle effects on convection, and forest canopy wind dynamics. Michael has collaborated on predictive models for fluvial bedforms and hydrokinetic turbine scour, demonstrating his interdisciplinary approach to civil and environmental challenges.

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Md Rashad IslamView profile

Associate Professor

Colorado State University-PuebloUnited States

Dr. Md Rashad Islam is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Colorado State University Pueblo. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of New Mexico and an M.S. from the University of Minho (Portugal) and Technical University of Catalonia (Spain). His expertise spans pavement materials, transportation engineering, and material science, with a focus on asphalt concrete properties, pavement design, and fatigue analysis. Dr. Islam is a registered Professional Engineer (PE) and serves as an ABET Program Evaluator, contributing to academic accreditation standards. He has authored multiple textbooks, including Engineering Dynamics: Fundamentals and Applications (CRC Press, 2022) and Civil Engineering Materials: Introduction and Laboratory Testing (CRC Press, 2020). His research addresses sustainable infrastructure solutions, recycled materials, and pavement performance under dynamic loads. Education: Ph.D., Civil Engineering, University of New Mexico (201X) M.S., Civil Engineering, University of Minho & Technical University of Catalonia (201X) Research Interests: Pavement Materials & Fatigue Analysis Sustainable Asphalt Technologies Transportation Infrastructure Design Material Characterization & Performance Modeling Dr. Islam has published over 100 scholarly articles and serves as an editorial reviewer for several journals. His work emphasizes practical applications, such as roadway dynamics and environmental impacts on infrastructure. He collaborates with industry partners on projects involving recycled asphalt and pavement maintenance strategies.

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Rodrigo Riera ElenaView profile

Professor

University of Las Palmas de Gran CanariaSpain

Rodrigo Riera Elena is a University Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. His research focuses on marine biodiversity, climate change impacts, and the ecological dynamics of coastal and oceanic ecosystems. He is affiliated with the GIR ECOAQUA research group (Biodiversity and Conservation) and the IU of Sustainable Aquaculture and Ecological Research. Key research interests include: marine invertebrate ecology, effects of human activities on coastal ecosystems, limpet and mollusc population dynamics, and the conservation of seagrass and macroalgal habitats. He leads studies on the resilience of rhodolith beds and their ecosystem services in oceanic archipelagos, as part of the 2022-2025 project Hábitats Popcorn funded by Spain's Ministry of Science and Innovation. His work integrates field observations, experimental approaches, and modeling to address pressing ecological questions. Notable contributions include studies on invasive species, fisheries sustainability, and the effects of warming oceans on marine communities. He maintains an active presence in science communication through public outreach initiatives and collaborations with international research networks. Laboratory and fieldwork affiliations include the Department of Biology's marine ecology lab and collaborations with institutions in Chile, Iran, and the Arabian Gulf. His research has been published in high-impact journals and presented globally at conferences focused on marine conservation and climate change adaptation.

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Federica FerraroView profile

Assistant Professor

Technical University of BraunschweigGermany

Jun.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Federica Ferraro is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at TU Braunschweig, leading the Reactive Flows in Aero Engines research group. Her work focuses on combustion dynamics, sustainable aviation propulsion, and numerical simulations of reactive flows. She investigates flame-wall interactions, soot formation mechanisms, and alternative fuels like hydrogen and oxymethylene ethers. Key projects include the Cluster of Excellence SE2A (C3.5) and CRC 150 (C07), addressing synthetic fuels and flame retardancy under aviation conditions. Ferraro teaches courses in numerical simulation and high-performance computing for CFD applications. Her research integrates advanced modeling techniques such as Large Eddy Simulation (LES), flamelet manifolds, and quadrature-based methods for particle dynamics. Her contributions span experimental validation, turbulent combustion analysis, and green fuel substitution strategies for decarbonizing aviation. Research Interests : Combustion physics, aero-engine propulsion, sustainable fuels, soot dynamics, CFD modeling, and thermo-chemical systems. Her studies often bridge fundamental combustion science with industrial applications in turbine design and emission control. Projects & Collaboration : Leads the Numerical investigations of synthetic fuel flames (SE2A) and Boundary layer flames with flame retardants (CRC 150). Collaborates with institutions like the Lower Saxony Graduate School on hydrogen/ammonia energy systems. Her team develops novel numerical frameworks for predictive combustion modeling. Labs & Teams : Manages the Reactive Flows group at TU Braunschweig's Institute of Jet Propulsion and Turbomachinery, fostering interdisciplinary research in propulsion and energy technologies.

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Jun CaoView profile

Professor

Toronto Metropolitan UniversityCanada

Dr. Jun Cao is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Mechatronics Engineering at Toronto Metropolitan University. His research focuses on computational fluid dynamics with applications in tornado dynamics, immersed boundary methods, and mesh adaptivity. His work aims to predict building damage patterns from tornadoes through advanced computer simulations. His computational models investigate tornado wind effects on structures, developing tools to understand damage severity variations. Published research includes IB-LBM frameworks for tornado simulation and hybrid adaptive methods for viscous flow modeling. He teaches courses including Advanced Fluid Mechanics, Basic Thermodynamics, and Thermodynamics and Fluids. Professor Cao obtained his PhD from University of Paris 6 (1995) and BSc from Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (1989). His tornado dynamics research combines mathematics with practical engineering applications to improve building resilience.

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Hannah SchunkerView profile

Senior Lecturer

University of Newcastle Australia (UON)Australia

Dr. Hannah Schunker is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Information and Physical Sciences at the University of Newcastle. She holds an ARC Future Fellowship (2022–2026) and is a Research Advantage Women in Research Fellow. Her expertise lies in solar and stellar physics, focusing on helioseismology and asteroseismology to study the solar dynamo and magnetic field dynamics. She previously worked at the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research in Germany. Education: Doctor of Philosophy, Monash University Bachelor of Science, University of Adelaide Research Interests: Dr. Schunker investigates the Sun's magnetic field, solar dynamo mechanisms, and space weather impacts. Her work includes analyzing solar oscillations, magnetic flux emergence, and asteroseismology of Sun-like stars. She discovered the 'Schunker Effect,' where helioseismic waves are perturbed by sunspot magnetic fields. Key Contributions: Developed methods to predict space weather by analyzing active region emergence. Advanced understanding of subsurface flows and magnetic field interactions. Contributed to the PLATO mission for exoplanet and stellar asteroseismology studies. Awards & Grants: ARC Future Fellowship (2022) ABC Science collaborations (e.g., 'Solar Storms,' 'Fusion') Claire Corani Prize (1999) Teaching & Supervision: Lectures include Advanced Physics II , Introduction to Astronomy , and Photonics . She coordinates multidisciplinary laboratory research projects. Labs/Teams: Active in solar physics research groups within the University of Newcastle and collaborates internationally on helioseismology and asteroseismology projects.

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Andreas CarlsonView profile

Professor

University of OsloNorway

Andreas Carlson is a Professor at the University of Oslo's Department of Mechanics. His research focuses on fluid dynamics, interfacial flows, and biophysics, with particular emphasis on elastohydrodynamics, membrane adhesion, and numerical modeling. He holds a PhD from the Royal Institute of Technology (2012) and was a Post-Doctoral Fellow at Harvard University (2012-2015). Key awards include the Silver Medal ERCOFTAC Leonardo Da Vinci competition (2012) and the Sigvardt Eklund's Award (2008). His work spans academic staff roles and active participation in projects like LUBRIBOT (sustainable soft robotics) and DyWeSS (dynamic wetting on soft materials). Carlson's research explores fluid dynamics in complex systems, including droplet behavior, soft matter physics, and biomembrane mechanics. His recent studies investigate phenomena like viscoelastic film spreading, fiber-based droplet control, and biomembrane stability. He contributes to courses such as MEK3230 - Fluid Mechanics and collaborates internationally on projects involving fluid-structure interactions and environmental engineering. Education: PhD in Mechanics, Royal Institute of Technology (2007-2012) Post-Doctoral Fellow at Harvard University (2012-2015) Key Projects: A sustainable soft robot (LUBRIBOT) Dynamic wetting on soft solids (DyWeSS) Nano- and micro-poro-elastic fog nets Research Groups: Interface Dynamics in Geophysical Flows (EarthFlows) Mechanics

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