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Vanessa MenadueView profile

Assistant Professor

• Sustainable Construction
• Building Performance
• Environmental Perception
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Dr. Vanessa Menadue is an Assistant Professor at Bond University's Faculty of Society & Design, with additional responsibilities as a Senior Teaching Fellow at the Centre for Comparative Construction Research. She holds a PhD from the University of Adelaide focused on environmental performance and user perceptions of green commercial buildings. Her research explores sustainable construction, building environmental performance, urban development patterns, and construction industry innovation. Core interests include occupant-environment interactions, energy efficiency in built environments, and sustainable urban growth strategies. Publications demonstrate a consistent focus on sustainability transitions in construction, with recent work examining digitalization impacts, household energy dynamics, and climate adaptation frameworks. Research employs mixed-methods approaches including case studies, modeling, and policy analysis. She leads projects such as the LiDAR-based assessment of building defects and collaborates internationally on construction innovation research. Current work examines coordination mechanisms between climate adaptation and mitigation strategies.

Fernando Mancilla-DavidView profile

Professor

• Power System Planning
• Renewable Energy
• Smartgrids
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Fernando Mancilla-David is a full Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Colorado Denver, affiliated with the College of Engineering, Design and Computing. He specializes in power systems, renewable energy integration, and smart grid technologies. He holds a BS from Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María (Chile), and M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research focuses on sustainable energy systems, converter dynamics, and grid modernization. Dr. Mancilla-David has held visiting professorships at institutions worldwide, including L’Ecole Supérieure d’Electricité (France), Berlin Institute of Technology (Germany), and the Technical University of Catalonia (Spain). During 2016-2017, he was on sabbatical at PUC-Rio University in Brazil. His honors include the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society Student Best Paper Award (2019), Fulbright Scholar (2016), and the Eduardo Neale-Silva Memorial Scholarship (2000-2001). His work spans energy efficiency, photovoltaic system modeling, and advanced control strategies for power converters. Recent research emphasizes data-driven optimization frameworks, machine learning applications in grid management, and affine policy models for active distribution networks. He has authored over 150 publications in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.

Dhara TrivediView profile

Assistant Professor

• Charge Transfer
• Energy Transfer
• Plasmonics
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Dhara Trivedi serves as Assistant Professor in Physics at Clarkson University's Coulter School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, leading interdisciplinary research at the intersection of condensed matter physics, materials science, and computational chemistry. Her work focuses on atomistic-level modeling of charge/energy transfer processes in next-generation materials for energy and environmental applications. Her academic foundation includes: Ph.D. in Physics from University of Rochester (2015) M.Sc and B.Sc in Physics from Gujarat University, India Trivedi's research program develops quantum-classical computational frameworks to investigate electronic processes in perovskites, 2D materials, and metal-organic frameworks. Key thrusts include plasmon-enhanced energy transfer, characterization of nanoscale interfaces, and non-adiabatic dynamics in photoexcited systems. This work bridges fundamental physics with practical applications in solar energy harvesting and environmental remediation, leveraging time-domain ab initio methods to simulate real-world material behaviors. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strategic pivot toward computational materials discovery, with dominant themes in perovskite photovoltaics (35%), MOF-based environmental applications (30%), and quantum dynamics methodology development (25%). Her group increasingly employs high-throughput screening and data mining techniques to accelerate materials design, particularly for solar cells and water purification systems. The Trivedi Research Group maintains active projects on spacer engineering in 2D perovskites, toxic oxoanion capture using functionalized MOFs, strain effects in hybrid perovskites, and plasmonic nanolaser mechanisms. The team operates at the physics-chemistry-engineering nexus, utilizing advanced simulation tools to address critical challenges in renewable energy and environmental sustainability.

• Circular Food Supply Chains
• Digitalization of Transport
• Logistic Services
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Dr. Ebru Surucu Balci is an Assistant Professor at the University of Bradford's School of Management within the Faculty of Management, Law & Social Sciences. She joined in September 2019 after earning her PhD in Maritime Business Administration and serving as a research assistant for five years. Her research bridges circular economy principles with supply chain innovation, focusing on food systems resilience and digital transformation in logistics. Her educational background includes a PhD in Maritime Business Administration, where she developed expertise in sustainable supply chain management and transport logistics. Research Focus: Dr. Balci investigates how digital technologies and circular economy models can transform supply chains, with emphasis on: Food supply chain resilience against geopolitical disruptions Blockchain applications in maritime logistics Social media's role in stakeholder engagement Multi-criteria decision frameworks for sustainability Publication Trends: Her recent articles demonstrate a consistent focus on sustainability challenges in global supply chains, particularly through: Development of resilience frameworks for food systems Exploration of digital solutions like blockchain in maritime logistics Analysis of waste reduction strategies in seasonal and perishable goods Methodological innovations in sustainability performance measurement Professional Recognition: While specific awards aren't detailed, her publication record in high-impact journals like Journal of Cleaner Production and Computers in Industry reflects significant scholarly impact.

Nic JamesView profile

Professor

• Performance Analysis
• Sports Analytics
• Football Statistics
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Nic James serves as Professor of Sport & Exercise Science at Middlesex University's London Sports Institute within the Faculty of Science and Technology. He leads research initiatives and curriculum development for the MSc Sport Performance Analysis program, focusing on industry-aligned educational frameworks while maintaining active contracts supporting four PhD students. His research centers on Performance Analysis with specialization in statistical methodologies and innovative visual data presentation, primarily applied to football (soccer). Current work examines counterpressing tactics, goal threat modeling, and situational variables in attacking processes, building on extensive prior collaborations with England Squash, Irish Rugby Union, and the English Institute of Sport for elite athlete development. Recent publications demonstrate a clear trend toward football analytics dominance (2022-2025), with methodological innovations in expected pass turnovers and unstable game state identification. Earlier work covered squash, rugby, and DanceSport, reflecting his broad expertise in tactical analysis across diverse sports disciplines. James actively supervises doctoral researchers including Seamus Brady and Jeter Yap, while his department achieved notable success in the 2021 REF submission where impact case studies received 3*/4* ratings. His industry partnerships demonstrate practical application of research findings to elite sporting contexts. Professional engagements include curriculum development for the MSc Sport Performance Analysis, examining all related modules, and translating research into industry-ready educational frameworks that meet evolving sector demands.

Giovanni Gómez GrasView profile

Associate Professor

• Additive Manufacturing
• Applied Mechanics
• Material Science
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Giovanni Gómez Gras is an Associate Professor at the Department of Industrial Engineering of the IQS School of Engineering, Ramon Llull University. His research focuses on Additive Manufacturing (AM), Applied Mechanics, and advanced material processing techniques. He leads and collaborates on projects such as GRIM (gyroid-type cellular metallic microstructures), GAM (Applied Mechanics and Advanced Manufacturing), and solutions for Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) powder bed technology. His work emphasizes optimizing mechanical performance, surface finishing, and material properties of AM components through methods like ball burnishing and post-processing techniques. Research interests include polymeric and metallic AM materials, fatigue analysis, triply periodic minimal surface (TPMS) structures, and process parameter optimization. He has secured funding from agencies like Agencia Estatal de Investigación and AGAUR, focusing on high-value structural components and biomedical applications. His projects address challenges in mechanical performance, dimensional accuracy, and industrial scalability of AM technologies. Collaborations span material science, mechanical engineering, and biomedical fields. Current research trends highlight the integration of advanced post-processing methods (e.g., burnishing) to enhance surface properties and mechanical durability of components produced via fused filament fabrication (FFF) and other AM processes.

Jean DuquetteView profile

Associate Professor

• Renewable Energy Systems
• Thermal Energy Storage
• Solar Thermal Technology
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Dr. Jean Duquette is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Carleton University. His research focuses on renewable energy systems, thermal energy storage, and sustainable building technologies. He holds a B.Eng. and M.Eng. in Materials Engineering from McMaster University, an M.Sc. in Renewable Energy from Zaragoza University (Spain), and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Victoria. Key research interests include modeling low-energy buildings, solar thermal energy systems, heat pump cycles, thermal energy storage, and energy solutions for remote communities. He is affiliated with the Building Performance Research Centre (BPRC) and supervises graduate students in these areas. Recent work includes solar-driven thermochemical storage systems and district energy networks. Dr. Duquette teaches courses such as Efficient Energy Conversion and Thermofluids and Energy System Design. He actively seeks collaborations on projects addressing energy equity, sustainable infrastructure, and decarbonization strategies. A current PhD opportunity focuses on solar-driven residential heating systems for Canada’s northern regions.

John EwerView profile

Associate Professor

• Fire Safety Engineering
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• Building Information Modelling (BIM)
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Dr John Ewer is an Associate Professor in Applied Fire Safety Engineering at the University of Greenwich's School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, part of the Faculty of Engineering and Science. He leads the Fire Research Team for fire modelling and SMARTFIRE software development in the Fire Safety Engineering Group (FSEG). His work focuses on fire dynamics, CFD simulations, BIM integration, and public health risk modelling. He holds a Gold/HEA Fellowship (2021) and has contributed to impactful research in fire safety and maritime safety. Education: PhD (University of Greenwich, 2020) in re-engineering CFD codes; MSc (Scientific and Engineering Software Technology, 1991); BSc (Physics, Reading University, 1989). Research interests include: CFD-based fire and aerosol dispersion modelling Fire safety in maritime and aviation environments BIM standards for fire engineering data sharing Public health risk assessment during disease outbreaks Naval platform survivability and damage control Evacuation simulation for high-risk environments Key activities: Co-ordinator of the annual 'Principles and Practice of Fire Modelling' CPD course Consultancy reviewer for third-party fire strategy submissions Led software engineering module COMP1714 and undergraduate/postgraduate project supervision Contributed to three successful FSEG REF submissions (2008, 2014, 2021) Current projects include: EU Horizon Healthy Sailing Project (2022–ongoing) ISSAC naval survivability tool for Australian DSTG Covid-related indoor aerosol dispersion modelling

• Trust Management
• Employee Engagement
• Human Resource Practices
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Antoinette Weibel is a Full Professor of Human Resource Management at the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics (FAA) of the University of St. Gallen (HSG). Her research focuses on trust dynamics in organizations, employee engagement, and the impact of technology on workplace relationships. She investigates trust-based leadership, algorithmic HR decision-making, and the ethical implications of datafication in organizational control. Education : Not explicitly stated in text. Affiliations : FAA-HSG, Department of Human Resource Management. Her research interests include trust management in interorganizational contexts, employee motivation, and the role of technology in shaping trust. Recent work addresses challenges posed by AI and big data in HR practices, emphasizing ethical frameworks for workplace surveillance and fostering trust in technology-immersed environments. Publications highlight themes such as distrust in stakeholder relations, the overjustification effect of incentives, and governance of explorative knowledge work. She critiques 'poisoned chalice' HR practices and advocates for active trust-building strategies to mitigate employee vulnerability. No scientific awards are listed in the provided text. Her academic contributions include conceptual frameworks on competitive HR practices, trust motivation, and control-trust interplay in organizations. Research spans experimental studies, mixed-method analyses, and organizational case investigations.

Mershack Opoku TettehView profile

Lecturer

• Construction Project Management
• Green and Sustainable Construction
• International Construction Joint Ventures
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Dr. Mershack Opoku Tetteh is a Lecturer in Civil Engineering at Aston University's School of Infrastructure and Sustainable Engineering, UK. He holds a PhD in Real Estate and Construction Economics from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (2021) and academic qualifications from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana. His research focuses on construction project management, green retrofitting, international joint ventures, and digital technologies in construction. He has published 23 articles and secured grants totaling over HK$1.6 million. Education: PhD in Real Estate and Construction Economics (Hong Kong PolyU, 2021) MPhil in Construction Technology (KNUST, 2018) BSc in Construction Technology and Management (KNUST, 2015) Research Interests: Green and sustainable construction practices International construction joint ventures (ICJVs) Building Information Modeling (BIM) and modular construction Energy efficiency retrofitting of existing buildings Decision support systems for infrastructure management Grants & Awards: Postdoc Matching Fund Scholarship (HK$744,000, 2022) PhD Scholarship (2018–2021) Multiple awards for academic excellence (including Best Student awards in Ghana) Teaching: EC2PMP: Construction Project Management & Planning EC4PPC: Project Planning & Control

• Tall Buildings
• Sustainable Design
• Urban Vertical Development
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Dr. Antony Wood serves as Professor of Practice and Director of the Masters in Tall Buildings and Vertical Urbanism (M.TBVU) program at the College of Architecture, Illinois Institute of Technology. He also holds positions as CEO of Antony Wood Consulting and Visiting Professor of Tall Buildings at Tongji University, Shanghai. With over 30 years of international experience spanning professional architecture practice, academic leadership, and research, he is recognized globally for advancing sustainable tall building design and urban vertical development. His research centers on the sustainable design of tall buildings and future cities, with particular expertise in skybridge connections between high-rises as explored in his doctoral work. He has authored numerous scholarly publications and books addressing structural innovations, environmental performance metrics, and urban density solutions in vertical urbanism. His work integrates architectural design with engineering principles to address climate resilience in supertall structures. Dr. Wood previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer (2006-2022) of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH), where he expanded global initiatives in research, education, and industry standards. His professional practice included architectural work across Asia (Hong Kong, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta) and the UK from 1991-2001, establishing foundational expertise in high-rise design. He regularly lectures worldwide and chairs CTBUH conference scientific committees.

Natalie ArnettView profile

Associate Professor

• Materials Science
• Chemical Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
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Natalie Arnett, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the College of Engineering at Florida A&M University-Florida State University, with joint appointments in the Department of Chemical & Biomedical Engineering and the Department of Materials Science & Engineering. Her work focuses on advanced materials for energy storage, polymer membranes, and academic mentorship initiatives. She holds a faculty office in Building A, Room A167, and can be reached at narnett@eng.famu.fsu.edu. Research interests include nanomaterials synthesis (e.g., MXenes and MAX phases), electrochemical energy storage systems, and polymer-based membranes for fuel cells. She also addresses challenges in mentoring underrepresented postdoctoral scholars through programs like the AGEP Engineering Alliance. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges materials science with equity-driven academic development strategies. Publications highlight innovations in nanoparticle fabrication, electromagnetic shielding materials, and membrane engineering. Her work contributes to both applied energy technologies and systemic improvements in STEM education equity.

Nefeli Maria BompotiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Reactive Transport Modeling
• Environmental Geochemistry
• Data-driven Environmental Systems
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Dr. Nefeli Maria Bompoti is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Her research focuses on reactive transport modeling, environmental geochemistry, data-driven approaches in environmental systems, and environmental justice policy. She has secured significant federal funding, including $1M in grants from the EPA for projects related to brownfield redevelopment and community-focused environmental justice initiatives. Education PhD in Environmental Engineering, University of Connecticut (2017) MSc in Water Resources Science and Technology, National Technical University of Athens (2014) Diploma in Civil Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (2012) Research Interests Her work integrates geochemical modeling with environmental policy, examining how contaminants interact with natural systems and developing sustainable solutions for urban land reuse. Key research areas include: Reactive transport in polluted environments Data-driven approaches for environmental assessment Environmental justice policy frameworks Sustainable community redevelopment Publication Trends Her recent articles demonstrate a strong focus on interfacial geochemistry, mineral transformation mechanisms, and environmental justice policy analysis. Computational modeling of contaminant behavior and field studies of community-level impacts show consistent application of multi-scale approaches to environmental challenges. Grants & Recognition $500,000 EPA grant for PREPARED: Building Evidence-based Tools to Integrate Community Experiences $500,000 EPA grant for Minimizing Displacement Resulting from Brownfields Assessment Teaching & Service She teaches courses on environmental site assessment, pollution transport, and sustainability while leading technical assistance programs for New England communities dealing with brownfield redevelopment.

Mackenzie StaggView profile

Academic

• Housing Affordability
• Building Technology
• Rural Resilience
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Mackenzie Stagg serves as Assistant Research Professor at Auburn University's School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape Architecture, focusing on housing affordability and building technology. Her research examines products, policies, and partnerships enabling high-performance housing development. Through Auburn's Rural Studio Front Porch Initiative, she collaborates with housing providers to increase equitable homeownership in underserved communities. Educational background includes Bachelor of Architecture from Auburn University. Professional engagement includes designing and constructing ten homes and community projects through Rural Studio, with complementary work at organizations in Birmingham, Christiansburg, and New Orleans. Research investigates how high-performance housing reduces total ownership costs while mitigating risks for homeowners, lenders, and insurers. Key areas include efficiency, resilience, health, and community integration, connecting building technology with housing policy and finance. Recent projects include developing nature-based infrastructure for coastal resilience, post-tornado housing recovery in Selma, and rural resilience mapping in Alabama. Grant funding includes USDA awards supporting rural housing innovation. Collaborations extend to Fannie Mae for scalable rural housing solutions. Research group affiliation: Landscape Infrastructure Design Lab (LIDL).

D. Brian LarkinsView profile

Associate Professor

• Parallel Computing
• High-Performance Computing (HPC)
• Distributed Systems
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Dr. D. Brian Larkins is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Computer Science department at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee. He specializes in parallel computing, high-performance computing (HPC), and distributed systems. His research focuses on optimizing runtime systems, work stealing algorithms, and leveraging network offload hardware to enhance parallel application performance. He has been recognized with the Clarence Day Award for Outstanding Teaching in 2021, reflecting his dedication to pedagogical innovation in computer science education. Before joining Rhodes College in 2015, Larkins worked at Bell Laboratories and several startups, focusing on network security, machine learning, and video streaming technologies. He holds a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering from The Ohio State University, with a focus on Parallel and Distributed Computing. As the NSF-funded XSEDE Campus Champion at Rhodes, Larkins supports faculty and students in accessing large-scale HPC resources nationwide. He also leads the installation of a 2,112-node HPC cluster in Briggs Hall for institutional research use. His teaching philosophy emphasizes blending theory with practical problem-solving to cultivate analytical thinkers. Key research contributions include frameworks for distributed data structures (e.g., Global Trees), scalable work stealing mechanisms, and GPU acceleration of scientific systems like the Advanced Regional Prediction System (ARPS). His work has been published at top venues such as the International Conference on Parallel Processing (ICPP) and the ACM/IEEE Supercomputing Conference (SC). Larkins has pioneered FPGA integration into computer science curricula and explored cognitive apprenticeship frameworks in robotics education. His current projects aim to repurpose network hardware for efficient distributed computing and dynamic load balancing.