Federico Vagnon is an Associate Professor at the Department of Environment, Land and Infrastructure Engineering (DIATI) of Politecnico di Torino . His research focuses on applied geology , debris flow , rock mechanics , and geothermal energy , with a strong emphasis on geohazards and sustainable infrastructure . He leads and collaborates on courses such as Geothermal Energy , Environmental Engineering Geology , and Civil Protection , spanning Environmental and Land Management Engineering and Civil Engineering programs.
Dr. Kamal Hossain is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Carleton University's Faculty of Engineering and Design. He leads the Advanced Road & Transportation Engineering Lab (ARTEL), focusing on sustainable and resilient transportation infrastructure. His work addresses critical challenges in pavement engineering, particularly in the context of climate change and emerging vehicle technologies. Dr. Hossain's extensive research portfolio spans pavement performance, sustainable materials, climate adaptation strategies, and winter maintenance technologies. His work integrates civil engineering principles with environmental sustainability to develop innovative solutions for Canada's extensive road network. He has published numerous high-impact papers in top transportation journals and secured significant research funding from organizations like NSERC and Transport Canada. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on climate change adaptation for asphalt pavements, autonomous vehicle impacts on infrastructure, and sustainable materials. The research spans theoretical modeling, field testing, and practical implementation strategies, with particular emphasis on Canadian climatic conditions and infrastructure needs. Scientific Awards: Editor's Choice Paper, ASCE Journal of Cold Regions Engineering (2022) Editor's Choice Paper, Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering (2022) Research Excellence Award to PhD Student, Memorial University Graduate Student Union (2020) Best Paper of Pavements Award, ASCE T&DI Pavement Conference, Chicago (2019) NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship (2016) Dr. Hossain has supervised numerous graduate students working on cutting-edge pavement research, with several receiving prestigious awards including the CTAA Graduate Scholarship. His research has been supported by major funding agencies including NSERC, MTO, NRC-CNRC, and industry partners. The Advanced Road & Transportation Engineering Lab (ARTEL) serves as a hub for innovative transportation research, collaborating with government agencies and industry partners to address real-world infrastructure challenges. ARTEL actively engages with the broader community through media appearances, conference presentations, and industry partnerships. The lab's work has been featured in major media outlets including CBC, Vancouver Sun, and The Telegram, highlighting the societal relevance of Dr. Hossain's research on road infrastructure challenges.
Sara Biamino is a Full Professor at the Department of Applied Science and Technology (DISAT) , Politecnico di Torino , and a member of the Interdepartmental Center IAM@PoliTo - Integrated Additive Manufacturing . Her research focuses on Additive Manufacturing of Metallic Materials and Intermetallic Compounds , with an emphasis on Laser Powder Bed Fusion , Electron Beam Melting , and Hot Isostatic Pressing . Key Skills: Materials Engineering, Advanced Materials, Production Technology SDG Contributions: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure (Goal 9); Responsible Consumption (Goal 12) Research Projects: Scientific Responsible for EU-funded projects ( NEUMANN , CNMS ), national grants ( TARGET , TIAICHARGER ), and commercial contracts ( MESSA A PUNTO DI DUE TRATTAMENTI TERMICI ). PhD Students: Supervising 5 doctoral candidates including Samuele Di Sturco (processability of molybdenum) and Mohammad Saleh Kenevisi (cold work tool steel processing). Awards: XVIII Italgas Prize (2005), Best Hot Isostatic Pressing Award (2016), Clean Sky Best Project (2017) Laboratories: Core member of DISAT labs specializing in Additive Manufacturing Furnaces , Burner Rig Testing , and Thermal Analysis .
Sonia Lucia Fiorilli is a Full Professor at the Department of Applied Science and Technology (DISAT) at Polytechnic University of Turin. She is affiliated with multiple research laboratories including 3D Fabrication Lab, Vibrational Spectroscopy Lab, and Ceramics Recycling Facility. Research interests: Biofabrication, Biomaterials, Tissue Engineering, Drug Delivery Systems, Nanostructured Materials ERC Skills: PE5_7 (Biomaterials), PE5_6 (Advanced Materials), PE5_3 (Surface Modification) SDG Contributions: Goal 3 (Health), Goal 7 (Clean Energy), Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption) Her recent publications (2022-2025) focus on: 3D bioprinting for biomedical applications Electrospun polymer matrices for drug delivery Recycling of solid oxide cell components CO2 conversion using nanostructured catalysts Biomass-derived chemical processes Bone regeneration scaffolds Scientific Awards: National Scientific Qualification Band II (2013) Inventor of national patent for nucleic acid diagnostics device Advising: Supervised 5 PhD candidates in Materials Science & Biomedical Engineering. Research projects include BEST4Hy (hydrogen recycling) and ZODIAC (bone regeneration materials).
Dr. Miguel Pans Castillo is a Researcher at Loughborough University, focusing on sustainable energy systems and chemical engineering. He holds a PhD in Chemical and Environmental Engineering from the University of Zaragoza, Spain, and a MEng in Chemical Engineering from the University of Valencia. His research emphasizes hydrogen production with CO2 capture, chemical-looping combustion (CLC), and biomass combustion in fluidized bed systems. He has explored the use of low-cost iron-based oxygen carriers and additives to mitigate agglomeration during biomass combustion. During his postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Nottingham (2015–2018), he investigated oxy-fuel combustion, fluidized bed dynamics, and emission control strategies. His work addresses challenges in renewable energy integration, carbon capture technologies, and sustainable industrial processes. Key research themes include optimizing CLC systems for H2 production, evaluating bed additives for biomass combustion efficiency, and advancing material science for corrosion-resistant coatings in high-temperature environments. His publications span experimental and modeling approaches to energy systems, emphasizing practical applications in decarbonization. Collaborations include the Low Carbon Energy and Resources Technologies Research Group at the University of Nottingham. His expertise bridges fundamental chemical engineering principles with applied solutions for environmental sustainability.
Mark D. Poliks is a SUNY Distinguished Professor and Director of the School of Systems Science and Industrial Engineering at SUNY Binghamton. He also leads the Center for Advanced Microelectronics Manufacturing (CAMM), a New York State Center of Advanced Technology. His research focuses on flexible electronics, additive manufacturing, and hybrid electronics, with applications in wearable sensors, aerospace, and healthcare. He has secured over $50M in combined research and equipment funding, and holds 48 U.S. patents. Poliks holds a BS in Chemistry and Mathematics (University of Massachusetts) and a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering (University of Connecticut). Before academia, he held senior roles at IBM Microelectronics and Endicott Interconnect. Research Interests: Flexible and stretchable electronics Additive manufacturing techniques (aerosol jet, 3D printing) High-temperature electronics packaging Sensor systems for medical and industrial uses Awards & Recognition: SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research 2017 NextFlex Fellow Leader of DoD NextFlex Manufacturing USA Node His work emphasizes industry collaboration, with projects funded by federal agencies, NY state, and corporations. Key contributions include developing roll-to-roll manufacturing processes and novel interconnect technologies for flexible electronics.
Dr. Douglas Fletcher is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Vermont (UVM), with a secondary appointment in Materials Science. He holds a B.S. in Engineering from UVM, and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from the University of Virginia (1989). His career includes roles at NASA Ames Research Center, where he developed laser diagnostic techniques for high-speed flows and plasma characterization, and the von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics in Belgium, where he led research on hypersonic flow transition and plasma diagnostics. He became Head of the Aeronautics and Aerospace Department at von Karman (2004–2007) before joining UVM's faculty in 2007. His research focuses on laser diagnostics for compressible flows, reacting flows, and plasmas, alongside aerothermodynamics of planetary entry. In 2009, he and his team built the UVM 30 kW Inductively Coupled Plasma Torch Facility, enabling quantitative analysis of thermal protection materials and surface-catalyzed reactions on high-temperature graphite. This work has advanced understanding of plasma interactions with materials critical for aerospace applications. Education: B.S. in Engineering (University of Vermont) M.S. in Mechanical Engineering (University of Virginia) Ph.D. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (University of Virginia, 1989) Awards & Affiliations: Associate Fellow of the AIAA Advising & Facilities: While specific grant details are not provided, Dr. Fletcher has mentored numerous graduate students in experimental fluid dynamics, plasma diagnostics, and hypersonic flow research. The UVM Plasma Facility he pioneered enables testing of thermal protection materials for aerospace applications, contributing to advancements in planetary entry systems and high-temperature material science. Labs/Teams: Director of the UVM Plasma Facility, a key resource for studying plasma-surface interactions and aerothermodynamic challenges in extreme environments.
Svjetlana Stekovic is a Senior Associate Professor at the Department of Management and Engineering (IEI), Linköping University, within the Division of Engineering Materials (KMAT). Her research focuses on advanced structural materials for aerospace and energy industries, including nitriding processes, superalloys, and high-temperature materials. She has coordinated EU-funded projects such as DevTMF and AddMan, and leads initiatives like the Horizon project and the EU Horizon Europe Onto-DESIDE and SOFTWEAR projects. She is an EU Research Coordinator at IEI and a member of the management team for the Swedish Aerospace Research Center (SARC). Education & Experience: PhD in Materials Science from Linköping University (2007) 5-year research tenure at Rolls-Royce, UK Research Interests: Thermomechanical fatigue and crack propagation in superalloys Nitriding processes for titanium alloys High-temperature material behavior in gas turbines and aircraft engines Experimental characterization of mechanical properties Professional Contributions: Chair of the National Aerospace Research Program (NFFP8), Vinnova (2024–) Board member, Strategic Innovation Program for Aviation (SIP Innovair) Member of editorial boards for Materials Science and Technology and International Journal of Fatigue Member of international organizations including the Engineering Integrity Society, ECIU, and SWARMA Awards: Swedish Female Role Model in Aeronautics of the Year 2022 Teaching & Leadership: Course instructor for Metals for Lightweight Applications (TMKO03) International leadership programs under the Swedish Institute Academy Advocacy for gender equality in governance and policy-making through the ERIK program
Dr. Tan Sui is an Associate Professor (Reader) in Materials Engineering at the University of Surrey's School of Mechanical Engineering Sciences. She holds a Royal Academy of Engineering Industrial Fellowship and a visiting role at the National Physical Laboratory, UK. As a Chartered Scientist (CSci) and Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (FIMMM) and the Women’s Engineering Society (FWES), she specializes in structural integrity of advanced materials for nuclear fusion and bioinspired systems. Her research focuses on microstructure-residual stress links, using synchrotron X-ray, neutron techniques, and machine learning. Her roles include Deputy Head of the Centre for Engineering Materials and Senate Academic Representative. She has secured over 20 grants, including EPSRC, Henry Royce Institute, and ICURe funding. Supervising 14 PhD students and 3 Research Fellows, her work spans bioinspired dental composites, fusion alloy welds, and battery diagnostics. Key collaborations involve CCFE/UKAEA, Diamond Light Source, and industry partners. Awards include the EPSRC-WES Awardee and multiple innovation grants. Her labs focus on advanced microscopy (in-SEM nanoindentation, correlative imaging) and commercialization of materials for energy and biomedical applications. Research outputs address nuclear reactor lifespan extension and sustainable biomaterials.
Sandra Korte-Kerzel is a Professor of Materials Physics and Head of the Institute of Metallurgy and Materials Physics at RWTH Aachen University. She holds a permanent W3 professorship and leads the Faculty of Georesources and Materials Engineering. Her academic career includes a PhD from the University of Cambridge (2010) and prior professorships at Friedrich-Alexander University, Erlangen-Nürnberg. She specializes in deformation mechanisms of metals, intermetallic phases, and microstructure-property relationships. Research focuses on nanoscale plasticity in magnesium alloys, Laves phase behavior, and AI-driven materials characterization. Awards include the ERC Starting Grant (2019) and RWTH's FAMOS für Familie Award (2016). Grants include ERC funding for 'FunBlocks' and strategic partnerships with Rolls-Royce/EPSRC. She has pioneered advanced nanoindentation methods and machine learning tools for microstructure analysis. Labs include the Institute for Metallurgy and Materials Physics, with active collaborations in magnesium alloy development and intermetallic phase design.
William Campbell is a Researcher at the School of Physics, Mathematics and Computing within The University of Western Australia . His work focuses on resonator physics , acoustic wave dynamics , dark matter detection , and gravitational wave physics , with a particular emphasis on cryogenic quantum systems and high-Q resonators. His research employs lithium niobate bulk acoustic wave resonators and microwave cavities to explore fundamental physics, including quantum gravity , axion dark matter , and high-frequency gravitational waves . Recent publications highlight advancements in phonon-microwave photon upconversion and multi-mode acoustic detector designs . The 15 most recent articles span disciplines in physics , quantum optics , astrophysics , and materials science . Key subfields include gravitational wave detection , dark matter interactions , resonator stability , and quantum transduction .
Isidoro Ibanez Labiano is a Researcher at Queen Mary University of London, affiliated with the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science. His work focuses on advanced materials and wearable technologies, particularly in the design of graphene-based antennas and smart nanotextiles for communication and healthcare applications. He holds a Researcher academic rank and is involved in cutting-edge research on flexible electronics, wearable sensors, and nanomaterial integration. Research Interests: Dr. Labiano’s research spans nanotechnology-driven antenna design, biomedical wearable systems, and material characterization for smart fabrics. His projects emphasize practical applications in wireless communication, healthcare monitoring, and IoT devices. Recent efforts include optimizing graphene-based materials for ultrawideband antennas and developing low-profile wearable sensors using novel fabrication techniques. Key Contributions: His work has advanced the field of wearable electronics through innovations in inkjet-printed graphene antennas, carbon nanotube textile integration, and high-impedance surface-enhanced antennas. These studies address challenges in miniaturization, flexibility, and durability for real-world deployment in medical and consumer electronics. Labs/Teams: Collaborates within Queen Mary’s Electronic Engineering and Computer Science research groups, focusing on interdisciplinary projects blending materials science and electrical engineering.
Thomas W. Morgan is an Associate Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology, affiliated with the Science and Technology of Nuclear Fusion department. As a Group Leader at the DIFFER Dutch Institute for Fundamental Energy Research, his research focuses on plasma-wall interactions, fusion reactor materials, and liquid metal divertor technologies. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to affordable and clean energy. His research interests include tungsten and lithium material performance under plasma exposure, hydrogen retention mechanisms, and advanced divertor concepts for fusion reactors. Notable collaborations involve Magnum-PSI, ASDEX Upgrade, and DIII-D tokamak facilities. He has supervised 21 research projects and contributed to datasets like the LiMeS-lab initiative for liquid-metal shield development. Recent studies emphasize liquid metal droplet dynamics, plasma-induced surface modifications, and vapor shielding strategies. His work addresses critical challenges in heat flux management and material durability for future fusion reactors like ITER and DEMO.
Anouk Hubrechsen is a researcher in the Electromagnetics group at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), specializing in mmWave antenna measurements and reverberation chamber metrology. She is the CEO of AntenneX since December 2022, focusing on industrial applications of her research. She holds a PhD (2023) and M.Sc. (2019) in Electrical Engineering from TU/e and was a Guest Researcher at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST, USA) in 2019. Education: M.Sc. Electrical Engineering (Specialization: Electromagnetics), TU/e (2018–2020) BSc Electrical Engineering, TU/e (2012–2017) 2nd Degree High-School Mathematics Teacher, Eindhoven School of Education (2014–2018) Research Interests: Her work centers on developing precise measurement techniques for mmWave antennas in reverberation chambers, with applications in IoT and wireless communication systems. She has pioneered methods for contactless antenna efficiency estimation and over-the-air noise figure characterization. Her research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through advancements in sustainable communication infrastructure. Awards: Gerard & Anton Award 2023 URSI Benelux Forum Best Poster Prize (2022) Zonta Women in Technology Awards (Regional and District, 2019) Finalist, Early Career Paper Competition IMS2023 Advising & Grants: As CEO of AntenneX, she leads R&D efforts in antenna testing systems. Previously, she served as Vice-Chair of IEEE Benelux Women in Engineering (2020–2021) and actively contributes to standardization initiatives like the IEEE P1765 Working Group. Labs & Teams: She heads the Electromagnetics group at TU/e and collaborates with industry partners such as Pharrowtech through AntenneX. Her work bridges academic research and industrial applications, emphasizing practical metrology solutions for next-generation wireless systems.
Dr. Di Wang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Ottawa, Canada, and holds a Canada Research Chair in Cold Region Roads (Tier 2). He completed his PhD at TU Braunschweig (Germany) in 2019, followed by postdoctoral research at Aalto University (Finland). He possesses Italy’s National Scientific Qualification (Habilitation), enabling him to work as an associate professor in Italy. His research focuses on cold region road infrastructure, sustainable paving materials, and recycling technologies, with over 120 scientific publications and 30+ academic/industrial projects. He actively participates in academic organizations, organizing conferences and serving as a reviewer for journals and funding agencies. Education: Habilitation (MIUR, Italy, 2022) Postdoctoral Fellow (Aalto University, Finland) PhD in Civil Engineering (TU Braunschweig, Germany, 2019) MSc (Chang’an University, China) BSc (Chang’an University, China) Research Interests: Dr. Wang investigates durable and sustainable materials for cold regions, including asphalt modification, pavement design, and climate-resilient infrastructure. His work emphasizes recycling innovations (e.g., high RAP content, rejuvenation agents) and low-temperature material characterization. He explores bio-based and geotechnical materials, such as waste polyethylene and silica nanoparticles, to enhance pavement performance and reduce environmental impact. Publications & Projects: His 2024-2025 articles highlight advancements in machine learning for material property prediction, bio-oil substitution in asphalt, and microwave-assisted deicing. Over 30 projects and collaborations underscore his commitment to translating research into practical solutions for sustainable infrastructure. Awards & Activities: Canada Research Chair (2022–present) Italy’s Habilitation (2022) RILEM Technical Committee (TC 279 WMR, TC APD) leadership Advising & Grants: He has secured funding for projects on recycled materials, cold climate pavements, and smart technologies. While no advisees are listed, his extensive collaborations suggest active mentorship in research teams. Labs/Teams: His work aligns with RILEM initiatives and Nordic-European partnerships, focusing on waste material integration and pavement lifecycle assessments.
