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• Astrophysics
• Stellar Evolution
• Nucleosynthesis
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Professor Raphael Hirschi (Lennard-Jones School of Chemical and Physical Sciences, Keele University) is a leading astrophysicist specializing in stellar evolution, nucleosynthesis, and 3D hydrodynamic simulations. With a PhD from Geneva Observatory and postdoctoral experience at the University of Basel, he joined Keele in 2007 as an RCUK fellow, becoming Professor in 2018. His work bridges observational astrophysics, nuclear physics, and computational modeling. Developed 3D hydrodynamic constraints for 1D stellar models Co-discoverer of 320 solar-mass stars (Crowther et al. 2010) Chair of the ChETEC COST Action (chemical evolution collaborations) Research Interests include: Stellar nucleosynthesis (s-process, p-process, weak s-process) Massive star evolution (rotation, metallicity, supernovae) 3D hydrodynamic simulations of convective shells and turbulence Population III stars and early universe chemical enrichment Recent trends in his publications focus on multi-dimensional stellar modeling , with collaborations across computer science and nuclear experiments (e.g., LUNA facility). Key projects include SHYNE (ERC-funded) and NuGrid simulations. Scientific Awards include the Plantamour-Prevost Prize for early-career research excellence. Teaching modules: Nuclear and Particle Physics (PHY-20009) Applied Physics and Emerging Technologies (PHY-20033) Physics of Fluids (PHY-30030) Particle Physics and Accelerators (PHY-30033)

• Aerospace Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Thermal Engineering
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Patrick Hendrick is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Science, KU Leuven. His work spans aerospace engineering, thermal systems, and sustainable energy technologies. Research Focus : Hendrick's research investigates propulsion systems (hybrid rocket motors, fuel additives), energy conversion (pump-as-turbine micro-storage), and thermal engineering challenges (gas turbine vanes, heat exchangers). He also explores wastewater thermal recovery for sustainable residential heating. Teaching : He teaches aircraft engines and turbomachinery courses at KU Leuven, translating complex fluid dynamics concepts into practical applications. Publications : His recent work (2017-2019) focuses on aerospace propulsion, thermal systems optimization, and sustainable energy integration, with contributions to Aerospace Science and Technology and Applied Energy .

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• Electric Machines
• Power Systems Engineering
• Renewable Energy Integration
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Antonios G. Kladas is a Full Professor at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, where he directs the Laboratory of Electrical Machines and Power Electronics. He holds a Diploma from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (1982) and DEA/PhD degrees from Université Paris VI (1983-1987). His academic career spans roles as Assistant Professor (1996-2001), Associate Professor (2001-2006), and Full Professor (2006-present). Research Focus: Prof. Kladas specializes in electric machine and transformer design, renewable energy systems, industrial drives, and electromagnetic field computation. His work integrates finite-element modeling with optimization techniques for applications in electric vehicles, aerospace actuators, and power grids. Key innovations include hybrid electromagnetic-thermal methodologies and multi-objective evolutionary algorithms for motor design. Awarded the Best Paper Award at ICEM 2010 , he has led projects like the EU Clean Sky Programme and the fuel-efficient 'Pyrforos' vehicle prototype (Shell Eco Marathon 2012). He serves on steering committees for IEEE CEFC and ICEM conferences and has evaluated research programs for Italian/Portuguese agencies. Major Grants: EU Clean Sky (HPEM, EMAS), HERACLITOS II (electric vehicles), CREAM (integrated actuators) Advising: Supervised 14 PhD theses and >100 undergraduate projects on topics ranging from PM motor optimization to wave energy converters. Laboratory Leadership: Oversees 50+ researchers in the NTUA Laboratory of Electrical Machines and Power Electronics, focusing on experimental validation of industrial and renewable energy systems.

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• Turbulent Combustion Modeling
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Rarefied Gas Kinetics
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Professor Jenny leads the Jenny Research Group at ETH Zürich, specializing in turbulent reactive flows, rarefied gas kinetics, and biomedical fluid dynamics. Her work bridges fundamental research with industrial applications in energy systems and fluid mechanics. Develops advanced turbulence models (TDDM, hybrid LES/RANS) for multi-scale flows Pioneers data assimilation frameworks for RANS simulations using adjoint methods Advances particle-based stochastic algorithms for fractured porous media transport Her recent publications emphasize adaptive time integration techniques, probabilistic modeling of non-linear transport phenomena, and optimized simulation tools for hydrogen storage systems. The group's methodological innovations focus on reducing computational costs while maintaining physical accuracy through novel regularization strategies. Key applications include combustion device optimization, high-pressure tank filling analysis, and fractured reservoir simulations. Current projects integrate machine learning with traditional CFD methods to address challenges in droplet clustering, flame surface density propagation, and supersonic spray dynamics. The research framework spans from direct numerical simulations of fundamental flow physics to industrial-scale hybrid modeling implementations.