Yan Delaure is Associate Professor of Fluid Mechanics at Dublin City University's School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering and Deputy Director of the DCU Water Institute. His research focuses on multiphase flows, environmental hydraulics, and computational fluid dynamics applications in wastewater treatment and marine systems. Research includes microbubble dynamics for aeration, fluid-structure interactions in deformable systems, and biomimetic antifouling solutions. Recent publications explore advanced simulation methods for turbulent flows and additive manufacturing process optimization.
J. Ilja Siepmann is a Distinguished McKnight University Professor and Distinguished University Teaching Professor at the University of Minnesota's Department of Chemistry, with affiliations spanning Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, and Data Science. His research integrates molecular simulations, force field development, and machine learning to study adsorption phenomena, phase equilibria, polymer chemistry, and nanoporous materials. Education: Undergraduate: University of Freiburg, Germany (1983-1987) Graduate: University of Cambridge, UK (PhD, 1988-1991) Post-doctoral: IBM Zurich Research Lab, Koninklijke/Shell Lab, and University of Pennsylvania (1991-1994) Research interests focus on chemical theory, materials genomics, and environmental chemistry, with emphasis on energy-efficient separations, nanostructured materials, and sustainable chemical processes. Computational methods like Monte Carlo algorithms and machine learning underpin his investigations into fluid interfaces, nucleation, and catalytic systems. Recent publications emphasize adsorption thermodynamics, molecular simulations of complex fluids, data-driven materials discovery, and polymer self-assembly. Trends include integration of machine learning with molecular modeling, nanoporous materials for clean energy, and phase behavior of refrigerants. Awards: Distinguished McKnight University Professor Distinguished University Teaching Professor Advises graduate and undergraduate researchers in computational chemistry projects. Leads the Siepmann Group at Kolthoff Hall, part of the Chemical Theory Center and Nanoporous Materials Genome Center. Research funded through MURI and industry partnerships.
Dr. Martin Rohde is a Professor and Group Leader at the Radiation Science & Technology department within the Faculty of Applied Sciences at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) in the Netherlands. He leads the Transport Phenomena & Nuclear Applications research group, focusing on advanced nuclear reactor technologies, particularly molten salt reactors, and their associated transport phenomena. Professor Rohde's research interests span across several critical areas in nuclear engineering and fluid dynamics. His work primarily focuses on understanding transport phenomena in nuclear applications, with particular emphasis on molten salt reactors for sustainable and safe nuclear power generation, innovative production techniques of medical isotopes, and advanced energy storage systems like flow batteries. His research group actively investigates complex physical phenomena occurring under extreme conditions such as high pressures, high temperatures, and interactions with radioactive processes. His publication record demonstrates a strong focus on computational methods for nuclear applications, particularly the Lattice Boltzmann Method (LBM), which is used to model fluid flow, heat transfer, and phase change phenomena in nuclear systems. Recent work has concentrated on freezing and melting processes in molten salt reactors, microfluidic separation techniques for medical isotopes, and advanced modeling of flow batteries. His research shows a clear progression toward increasingly sophisticated numerical methods applied to real-world nuclear engineering challenges. Professor Rohde has secured significant funding through multiple European Commission projects including ENDURANCE, MIMOSA, and ReZilient, demonstrating the international recognition of his research. He has supervised numerous PhD and MSc students, many of whom have gone on to complete theses on topics related to molten salt reactors, microfluidics, and flow battery technology. His research group includes several technicians, post-doctoral researchers, and PhD candidates working collaboratively on cutting-edge nuclear technology. The Transport Phenomena & Nuclear Applications laboratory operates several specialized facilities including the ESPRESSO facility for measuring melting and solidification under convective boundaries, and experimental setups for studying molten salt behavior, microfluidic purification, and flow battery technology. The group maintains strong collaborations with international partners including TRIUMF (Canada), NRG, and URENCO (The Netherlands).
Jaal Ghandhi is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research focuses on combustion and fluid mechanics in internal combustion engines, utilizing laser-based diagnostics to study temperature and concentration fields. He holds significant academic roles and has received multiple prestigious awards, including the John Bollinger Chair and ASME/Society of Automotive Engineers Fellowships. Education: PhD 1995 (Princeton University), MS 1988 (UW-Madison), BS 1986 (UW-Madison) His research interests include laser diagnostics, turbulent flow, and advanced engine design. Recent work emphasizes thermal barrier coating performance, diesel engine efficiency, and hydrogen-based fuels. Over 20 years, his publications span combustion dynamics, material durability, and engine thermodynamics. Awards include the NSF CAREER Award, Grainger Professorship, and multiple teaching accolades. He teaches graduate courses in energy sustainability, combustion, and engine experiments. His research contributes to sustainable engineering through improved engine efficiency and reduced emissions, with collaborations in automotive and energy sectors.
Professor Anna Korre is a leading academic in Environmental Engineering at Imperial College London's Faculty of Engineering. She serves as Associate Provost (Sustainability) and held the role of Co-Director of Energy Futures Lab (2018-2024). Her primary affiliation is with the Department of Earth Science & Engineering, where she leads the Minerals, Energy and Environmental Engineering Research Group. Her research focuses on risk modeling, environmental impact assessments, and engineering solutions for sustainable resource production and decarbonization. Key areas include carbon capture and storage (CCS), geothermal energy, and life cycle analysis of industrial systems. Affiliations: Energy Futures Lab, Institute for Molecular Science & Engineering, Minerals, Energy and Environmental Engineering Group Committee Roles: Chair of Earth Science & Engineering Sustainability Committee, member of University Sustainability Strategy Committee Her work integrates computational modeling, artificial intelligence, and multi-disciplinary collaboration to address global energy challenges. Over 150+ peer-reviewed publications and high-impact projects funded by UKRI, EU, and industry partners demonstrate her leadership in advancing sustainable technologies. She has appeared in media including BBC's The Life Scientific podcast discussing carbon capture innovations. Research highlights include optimizing CO2 storage networks, assessing geothermal reservoir risks, and evaluating lithium production sustainability. She champions industry-academia partnerships to translate research into real-world decarbonization solutions.
Rafael Guedez Mata is a Researcher at the Energy Department of KTH Royal Institute of Technology , specializing in techno-economic modeling for energy conversion and storage technologies. He holds a PhD from KTH and completed an executive program in Management and Leadership at MIT Sloan. His research focuses on optimizing solar power plants, thermal energy storage, and supercritical CO₂ systems, with projects funded by the EU, Swedish Energy Agency, and industry partners. As a Principal Investigator (PI), he leads high-impact projects such as SOLARSCO2OL and SHARP-sCO₂, advancing hybrid solar and supercritical CO₂ technologies. He has supervised over 60 MSc theses and received the PhD Supervisor of the Year 2021 award. He teaches courses like Large Scale Solar Power (MJ2500) and Energy Storage Technology (MJ2386) , and is Deputy Director of the Sustainable Energy Engineering MSc program. His professional roles extend beyond academia: he co-founded Europe Power Solutions , advises firms like Naventus Corporate Finance and Odqa Renewable Energy Technologies , and previously worked at SolarReserve and Total’s Solar Energy division. His work bridges academia and industry, emphasizing sustainable energy solutions. Key technical contributions include optimizing hybrid solar-PV plants, power-to-ammonia systems, and thermal storage integration. His publications (80+ papers) address system design, economic modeling, and climate resilience. Current projects include decarbonizing industrial sectors via power-to-heat systems and assessing environmental impacts of stationary batteries.
Dr. Conny H. Antoni serves as a Senior Research Professor in Work, Industrial, and Organizational Psychology at the Department of ABO Psychology, University of Trier. Their research focuses on digital collaboration, team dynamics, and psychosocial risk management in modern work environments.
Elisa Riedo is a tenured Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at New York University (NYU) Tandon School of Engineering, with joint appointments as Professor of Physics in NYU’s College of Arts and Science and as affiliated Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Tandon. She serves as Director of Faculty Development at NYU Tandon and has held prior tenured positions at Georgia Tech (2003–2015) and CUNY ASRC (2015–2018). Her academic career spans over two decades, with a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Milano (2000) and postdoctoral work at EPFL. Her research focuses on nanotechnology , graphene and 2D materials , and thermal scanning probe lithography (tSPL) , with applications in biomedical diagnostics quantum electronics electromagnetic interference shielding mechanical reinforcement of materials She pioneered tSPL for sustainable nanofabrication and discovered diamene—a single-layer diamond structure from graphene under pressure. Her recent work involves transparent infrared electrodes using silver nanowires (2025) and self-organized graphene stacking domains for quantum technologies (2024). She has secured major grants from National Science Foundation , Department of Defense , and Army Research Office . Scientific honors include: 2023 NYU Tandon Excellence in Research Award 2013 American Physical Society Fellow 2005 CREA Innovation Award Membership in the Academy of Europe (2023) She contributes to editorial boards for journals like 2D Materials and Applications and advises companies such as Mirimus Inc. and SwissLitho AG .
Dr. Michael Stevens is a Senior Lecturer at University of New South Wales (UNSW) Canberra , where he focuses on advanced manufacturing and biomedical device control systems . His work bridges digital manufacturing for SMEs with smart artificial heart technologies , emphasizing industry collaboration and translational research. Specializes in physiological control systems for rotary blood pumps Develops unobtrusive fall detection systems for dementia patients Leads international projects on total artificial heart development Education : B.Eng (Medical - First Class Honours), Queensland University of Technology (2010) PhD in Physiological Control for Biventricular Assist Devices, University of Queensland (2014) Research Trends show consistent focus on: Machine learning for biomedical diagnostics (2018–2025) mmWave radar and thermal sensors in patient monitoring (2021–2024) Computational fluid dynamics in artificial heart modeling (2016–2024) Physiological control algorithms for rotary blood pumps (2011–2025) Scientific Awards : UNSW Scientia Education Award (2021) for contextual teaching Heart Foundation Runner-up for "Smart Artificial Hearts" pitch (2021) ARC PGC Supervisor Award (2017) for mentoring Grants & Supervision : Holds over $6 million in competitive funding including MRFF and ARC grants. Currently supervises 4 PhD students while maintaining industry partnerships with VitalCare and BiVACOR. Labs & Facilities : Works across UNSW Engineering labs and Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering platforms, including mock circulation loops and high-performance computing clusters for CFD simulations.
Dr Ian Davidson is a Senior Research Fellow at the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC), University of Southampton, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences. He is a key researcher in the Hollow-Core Fibre group, focusing on advanced optical fibre fabrication, characterization, and application in photonic systems. His research interests include: Hollow-Core Fibre Technology Micro-Structured Optical Fibres Photonics and Quantum Optics Semiconductor Deposition and Integrated Optics Optical Fibre Sensing and Raman Spectroscopy Fibre-Based Gas Dynamics and Pressure Sensing Dr Davidson's recent publications (2022–2025) demonstrate a strong trend in developing next-generation hollow-core fibres with enhanced stability, reduced loss, and novel functionalities for applications in sensing, spectroscopy, and laser delivery. His work spans high-impact journals such as Science Advances , Optics Express , ACS Photonics , and IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics , reflecting his leadership in the field of optical fibre innovation. He currently supervises PhD students Elizaveta Elistratova and Abhishek Vijayakumar, contributing to training the next generation of photonics researchers. No scientific awards or prizes are currently listed in the provided text. Dr Davidson collaborates extensively within the ORC and with external partners on projects involving fibre fabrication, gas dynamics, and photonic device integration. He has no listed teaching responsibilities, but his research supervision plays a central role in academic mentorship. He is affiliated with advanced research infrastructure at the Optoelectronics Research Centre, a world-leading institute in photonics.
Dr Yongle Sun is a Lecturer in Additive Manufacture at Cranfield University , specializing in cross-scale modelling of metal manufacturing processes for aerospace and energy applications. BSc & MSc in Mechanics from Xi'an Jiaotong University PhD in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Manchester His research focuses on multi-physics modelling of additive manufacturing and welding processes, with particular emphasis on residual stress/distortion prediction and mitigation. Current projects include: NEWAM (cross-scale additive manufacturing) SAM (smart manufacturing) I-Break (process innovation) With over £10M in research funding, his work bridges mechanistic models with engineering applications through collaborations with: GE Avio Aero WAAM3D Airbus EPSRC Innovate UK Key achievements include: First author of 16 leading journal papers Co-author of 35+ peer-reviewed works H-index of 23 Queen's Anniversary Prize contribution Top-cited paper in International Journal of Impact Engineering
Dr. W.S. Winston Ho is a Distinguished Professor of Engineering at The Ohio State University, holding joint appointments in the William G. Lowrie Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. With over 50 years of combined industrial and academic experience, he leads pioneering research in molecular separation technologies. His industrial tenure includes R&D leadership at Exxon, Xerox, and Commodore Separation Technologies, where he commercialized gas treating processes and membrane systems. Education: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1971) M.S. in Chemical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1969) B.S. in Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University (1966) His research focuses on advanced membrane systems for critical environmental and energy challenges, including: CO 2 -selective membranes for hydrogen purification and carbon capture High-flux desalination membranes with fouling resistance Proton-exchange membranes for fuel cells operating under low humidity Supported liquid membranes for pharmaceutical recovery and heavy metal removal Recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on scaling membrane technologies for industrial applications, particularly carbon capture from flue gas and hydrogen purification. Over 75% of his last 15 articles address CO 2 separation, membrane scalability, or material enhancements for energy systems. Major Scientific Awards: Elected to National Academy of Engineering (2002) and Academia Sinica (2014) AIChE Institute Award (2006), Gerhold Award (2007), Evans Award (2012) New Jersey Inventor of the Year (1991) with 60+ U.S. patents Global recognition including Chemcon Distinguished Speaker Awards He directs the Winston Ho Research Group, focusing on membrane process scale-up and holds advisory roles in national research panels. Current projects include field testing spiral-wound membrane modules for carbon capture and developing fluoride-containing membranes to enhance solid oxide fuel cell efficiency. His work has been funded by DOE, NSF, and industrial partners, resulting in commercial implementations of membrane technologies.
Martin Saunders is an Associate Professor and leader of the Physical Science Electron Microscopy Platform at the University of Western Australia's Centre for Microscopy, Characterisation & Analysis (CMCA). He holds leadership roles in national microscopy consortia, including Microscopy Australia and the National Imaging Facility. His academic career spans over 20 years, with roles as Deputy Director and Acting Director of CMCA, and President of the Australian Microscopy and Microanalysis Society (AMMS). Saunders earned a PhD in Physics from the University of Bath (UK) and postdoctoral experience at institutions including the University of Bristol and the US Naval Postgraduate School. His research focuses on advanced electron microscopy techniques, including TEM, STEM, EELS, and tomography, applied across physical, biological, and geo sciences. Education: PhD in Physics (University of Bath, 1994), BSc in Applied Physics (University of Bath, 1990). Research interests include structural and chemical analysis of nanomaterials, biominerals, and geological samples. He collaborates globally, contributing to high-impact journals like Nature and Advanced Materials . Saunders has secured over $25M in grants from ARC, NHMRC, and NCRIS, funding cutting-edge microscopy infrastructure. Awards: Inaugural AMMS Fellow (2025), Life Membership (AMMS), Fellow of the UK Institute of Physics (2012). Teaching: Coordinates materials characterization courses for biomedical engineering and nanotechnology programs. Provides training in electron microscopy for researchers and postgraduates. Labs/Infrastructure: Manages state-of-the-art facilities including FEI Titan G2 80-200 TEM/STEM and DualBeam FIB-SEM systems at CMCA.
Harrison Steel is an Associate Professor of Engineering Science at the University of Oxford and Tutorial Fellow at Harris Manchester College. He holds a BEng in Mechanical Engineering and BSc in Physics and Mathematics from the University of Sydney, followed by a DPhil at Oxford as a Monash Scholar. His research focuses on synthetic biology, control engineering, and bioprocess optimization, with a particular emphasis on microbial systems and genetic circuit design. Dr. Steel’s work integrates computational modeling, experimental biology, and control theory to engineer robust biological systems. His contributions include advancements in genome editing via SIBR-Cas systems, cybernetic control of microbial co-cultures, and the development of open-source platforms like Chi. Bio for automated biological experimentation. His recent publications highlight innovations in directed evolution strategies, modular biomolecular control architectures, and the application of machine learning to fitness landscape analysis. He has pioneered approaches for stabilizing genetically engineered cell populations and enhancing bioprocess efficiency through adaptive control systems. Dr. Steel’s research is supported by collaborations across engineering, biology, and computational disciplines. He actively contributes to academic leadership through his role at Harris Manchester College and maintains an experimental focus on bridging theoretical models with practical biological implementations.
Associate Professor Hu Yunfei is affiliated with the School of New Materials and New Energy at Shenzhen University of Technology , where she leads the New Energy Systems and Smart Microgrids Laboratory . She is a member of the China Renewable Energy Society and Guangdong Solar Energy Association . PhD in Materials Processing Engineering (2005), South China University of Technology Bachelor of Engineering (2000), South China University of Technology Her research focuses on new energy systems , solar-storage direct-flexible systems , and high-efficiency photovoltaic devices , including perovskite solar cells , tandem solar cells , and transparent conductive oxides . Her work spans fundamental materials science and applied energy systems. The 15 most recent publications highlight her expertise in polycrystalline silicon thin films , transparent conductive oxides , perovskite solar cells , and optoelectronic materials . These works reflect trends in improving solar cell efficiency, stability, and manufacturing scalability. She has led projects such as the development of consumer solar power optimizers , optical performance testing for bifacial solar panels , and industrial collaborations on silicon ribbon substrates . Her projects are funded by institutions like the Norwegian Science Foundation and National Natural Science Foundation of China . At Shenzhen University of Technology, she oversees the New Energy Systems and Smart Microgrids Laboratory , integrating advanced materials and system design for renewable energy applications.
