Kris Baert works as Industrial Research Manager at KU Leuven, focusing on building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) and microsystems technology. His research spans electrical system architectures, multi-physics modeling, and energy yield optimization for sustainable urban environments. He collaborates with EnergyVille and contributes to both academic publications and industrial applications.
Ad C.F. Reniers is an Assistant Professor in the Electromagnetism (EM) Group at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering , Eindhoven University of Technology . His expertise spans antennas, antenna systems, and antenna metrology, with specialized focus on millimeter wave technology (30 GHz–300 GHz) for 6G and beyond. Reniers contributes to advancing antenna miniaturization , phased arrays , and RF material characterization . His research involves developing measurement concepts for millimeter wave antennas in reverberation and anechoic chambers , driving innovations in AntenneX , a start-up providing OTA testing facilities for 5G/6G and radar applications. Collaborations with institutions like TU/e and international projects (e.g., ANTERRA, INNOSTAR, NextPerception) highlight his interdisciplinary impact. Recent publications address D-band sensing , synthetic polymer-based antenna arrays , and circular statistics in antenna metrology . While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, his work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through advancements in wireless communication and sustainable RF technology.
Marty Baylor is a Professor of Physics at Carleton College, where he has served since 2007. He holds a PhD from the University of Colorado Boulder and a BA from Kenyon College. His research focuses on photopolymers, optofluidic devices, and optical engineering, with applications in signal processing and biomedical sensing. Baylor also teaches courses such as Classical and Quantum Optics and directs undergraduate research in physics. Before Carleton, he worked as an optical engineer at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and taught high school physics. Baylor is actively involved in professional organizations like the American Physical Society (APS) and the Optical Society of America (OSA). He has received awards including the National Society of Black Physicists Dissertation Award and a Ford Foundation Fellowship. Education: PhD in Physics (University of Colorado Boulder, 2007); BA in Physics (Kenyon College, 1998). Grants: Research Corporation Cottrell Award (2014–2016), University of Minnesota MRSEC (2011). Roles: Chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Carleton College (2019–present); member of APS Committee on Education. Baylor’s research emphasizes the development of photopolymer-based optofluidic devices and the characterization of their optical and mechanical properties. His work bridges materials science, optics, and biomedical engineering, with recent studies on polymer lens fabrication and high-frequency ultrasound detection.
Hanchi Zhang serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Electric Power Systems and Microgrids at Aalborg University's Faculty of Engineering and Science, Denmark. His research spans power system stability, high-voltage transmission infrastructure, and renewable energy integration with focus on practical grid applications. Research interests center on HVDC transmission systems, lightning protection mechanisms for composite pylons, and electric vehicle-grid interactions. His work addresses critical challenges in overvoltage phenomena, transient analysis of novel transmission structures, and stability assessment of weak island grids. Recent investigations include gas-electricity integrated transmission systems and drone-based power line inspection safety. Publication trends (2022-2025) reveal concentrated expertise in composite pylon lightning performance (35% of works), HVDC grid stability (25%), and EV-grid integration (20%). Key methodological approaches involve transient modeling, Monte Carlo simulations for lightning assessment, and feasibility studies for multi-energy systems. Scientific Awards: No awards documented in available sources. Grant activities include Principal Investigator roles in the EU-funded SUSTENANCE project (2021-2024) for carbon-neutral communities and a PhD project on composite pylon lightning performance (2019-2023). Current participation includes the HVDC grid for Nusantara (2021-2025) and Radical Innovation Sprint (2022), demonstrating sustained research leadership with international collaboration across Europe and Southeast Asia. Research teams operate within Aalborg University's Electric Power Systems group, collaborating with Indonesian institutions on island grid solutions and European partners on sustainable energy communities, with emphasis on experimental validation through lab testing and field-equivalent simulations.
Dr. Vlad Marsic is an Assistant Professor specializing in RF engineering and semiconductor technologies. He is affiliated with the Centre for E-Mobility and Clean Growth, focusing on experimental and theoretical research in magnetic sensors, GaN transistors, and energy harvesting systems. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to clean energy and infrastructure innovation. Education: BEng in Communication Engineering, Faculty of Electronics and Telecommunications, 'Gh. Asachi' University, Romania (2002) MSc in Low Power RF Sensing, School of Applied Sciences, Cranfield University, UK (2012) EngD in RF Communication and Location Services, Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG), University of Warwick, UK (2019) Research Interests: RF Technologies: Wireless networks, power line communication (PLC), and remote sensing Semiconductor Devices: GaN transistors, Hall-effect sensors, and switching behavior analysis Energy Systems: Li-ion battery diagnostics and energy harvesting Research Trends: His publications (2021–2025) emphasize advancements in GaN-based sensor integration, magnetic field analysis, and battery diagnostics. Recent work addresses challenges in sensor sensitivity, noise mitigation, and energy-efficient communication systems. Awards: Best Paper Award (multiple conferences in RF experimental and modelling domains) Grants and Labs: Involved in collaborative projects with industry partners, focusing on smart infrastructure and clean energy technologies. Active in interdisciplinary teams developing novel sensing and communication solutions. Key Collaborations: Engaged with institutions across the UK and international partners in electromagnetic simulation, semiconductor design, and sustainable energy systems.
Prof. György Györök serves as a Professor and Dean at Óbuda University's Alba Regia Faculty. His work bridges electrical engineering, environmental science, and embedded systems. He leads research in analog circuit design, fault detection systems, and sustainable industrial processes. His recent studies include innovation ecosystem modeling (Triple Helix Model), FPAA applications in signal processing, and environmental impact assessments of industrial processes. Research interests focus on pragmatic electrical engineering solutions, machine learning-driven systems, and sustainable technology development. Notable areas include battery management systems for electric vehicles, real-time fault detection algorithms, and environmental impact analysis of manufacturing processes. His publications reflect interdisciplinary innovation, combining hardware-software co-design with environmental and educational technology applications. He has pioneered FPAA-based measurement tools and smart monitoring systems for industrial and academic use. No awards are explicitly mentioned, but his extensive publication record indicates significant contributions in technical fields. As dean, he oversees academic governance while maintaining active research in embedded systems and sustainable engineering. Collaborations likely involve industry partners given his focus on pragmatic engineering solutions. His work integrates cutting-edge technologies like neural networks with traditional analog circuit design for real-world applications.
Shruti Nirantar is a Lecturer in Electronic Engineering at RMIT University's School of Engineering. Her research focuses on advanced materials and nanotechnology for next-generation electronics, including neuromorphic memories, vacuum electron devices, and sensor technologies. She actively supervises PhD and Master’s students in areas such as quantum technologies, nanoscale electronics, and sustainable energy systems. Her research interests span electrical engineering, materials science, and optical physics, with a strong emphasis on practical applications like phase-change devices, thin-film sensors, and graphene-based systems. She has contributed to high-impact studies on resistive switching memory, ferroelectric tunnel junctions, and terahertz photonics, published in journals like Advanced Materials and Nano Letters . Dr. Nirantar’s work bridges fundamental materials science and applied nanoelectronics, addressing challenges in energy efficiency, device miniaturization, and smart sensor integration. Current projects include developing nanoscale vacuum-channel circuits for satellite communications and off-grid water purification systems using graphene membranes. She has supervised 2 completed PhD students and currently guides 3 PhD and 1 Master’s candidate. Her contributions to semiconductor-free nanoelectronics and terahertz technologies have been recognized through collaborations with industry and academic institutions globally.
Jonathan Kimball is the Department Chair and Fred W. Finley Distinguished Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a B.S. from Carnegie Mellon University. His research focuses on power electronics, microgrids, renewable energy systems, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. He leads projects in extreme fast charging (XFC) and cyber-physical system security, including work with the Missouri S&T Satellite Research Team (M-SAT). Kimball has held roles at Motorola, Baldor Electric, and co-founded SmartSpark Energy Systems. He has served as director of Missouri S&T’s Center for Research in Energy and the Environment (2019–2022) and is a Senior Member of IEEE. His honors include multiple Faculty Excellence Awards and recognition as Outstanding Academic Advisor (2014). His work spans publications in IEEE Transactions and other journals, with a focus on power converter modeling, microgrid stability, and control strategies for renewable integration. He actively contributes to IEEE conferences and has developed educational tools for power electronics instruction.
Dr. Anthony Okafor is a Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T). He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University (1986), an M.S. in Production Management and Manufacturing Technology from the University of Strathclyde (1982), and an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the Technical University of Sofia, Bulgaria (1980). His research focuses on advanced manufacturing technologies, including intelligent machining, high-speed machining, machine tool dynamics, and non-destructive evaluation (NDE). Key areas include corrosion damage detection in aircraft components, smart structures for structural health monitoring (SHM), and sustainable bio-based lubricants for minimum quantity lubrication (MQL) in machining. He also investigates the tribological properties of nanofluids and the weldability of ultra-high-strength automotive steels. Dr. Okafor’s recent work emphasizes corrosion mitigation in aging aircraft systems, high-speed machining of aerospace alloys like Inconel 718, and the development of eco-friendly lubricants. His articles span 40 years, reflecting expertise in sensors, signal processing, finite element modeling, and acoustic emission monitoring for material analysis. Notable grants include the GOALI-funded study on high-speed milling of difficult-to-cut materials using soybean oil-based nanofluids. He has advised no formally listed students but contributes extensively to manufacturing education through virtual CNC simulation tools and curriculum development. His labs focus on machining dynamics, NDE, and smart materials, though specific lab names are not explicitly mentioned in the texts.
Piotr Gazda is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Metrology and Biomedical Engineering within the Faculty of Mechatronics at Warsaw University of Technology. His research focuses on advanced metrology techniques, sensor technology, and materials science applications. Key areas include giant magnetoimpedance (GMI) phenomena in amorphous materials, robotic disassembly processes for recycling, and biomedical sensor systems leveraging smartphone capabilities. Education: PhD holder in engineering, affiliated with the Institute of Metrology and Biomedical Engineering. His work integrates experimental metrology with computational modeling, particularly using SPICE-based simulations for inductive components and finite element analysis for biomedical device design. Research interests emphasize material characterization under mechanical and magnetic stresses, including nanocrystalline alloys and electrical steels. He has developed novel sensor systems for industrial and medical applications, such as shoe size assessment via magnetic field measurements and smartphone-based sensors. He received the First Team Award from Warsaw University of Technology’s Rector for scientific achievements (2017-2018) as part of a collaborative project. His lab specializes in advanced materials testing setups, including thermal relaxation control systems and real-time hysteresis measurement devices.
Adrijan Barić is a Researcher at the Department of Electronics, Microelectronics, Computer and Intelligent Systems, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (University of Zagreb). His work focuses on integrated circuit design, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and sensor systems. Expertise in CMOS technology and FPGA-based systems Developed on-chip sensors for stress effects and electromagnetic emissions Contributed to wireless sensor nodes and power converter design His research involves behavioral modeling of integrated circuits, time-domain simulations, and EMC-aware design methodologies. Key projects include: Smart temperature sensors using ring oscillators Conducted emissions analysis in DC-DC converters High-frequency modeling of surface-mount components Contact: adrijan.baric@fer.unizg.hr
Nicola Delmonte is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering and Architecture at the University of Parma, Italy. His academic and research career has been centered on power electronics, renewable energy systems, smart grids, and the reliability of electronic components, with applications in energy conversion and IoT technologies. PhD in Electronic Engineering, University of Parma (2003–2005) Master Degree in Electronic Engineering, University of Parma (1995–2002) His research interests focus on the design, modeling, and reliability of power electronic systems for renewable energy integration. He has led and contributed to numerous research projects including the EU-funded H2020 Sharc25, MARINET’s MORE project on ocean energy, and regional initiatives like FIL 2014 on DC Nano-Smart-Grids. His work bridges theoretical modeling with practical innovation, including the development of energy-harvesting piers and wireless monitoring systems for agriculture. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in energy systems modeling, thermal management of power electronics, and advanced instrumentation. Key themes include FEM-based thermal design, adaptive control for battery charging, laboratory-scale geophysical imaging, and integrated building energy models. These works span disciplines such as power electronics, renewable energy, and applied physics. Best Poster Award at GE 2012 for thermal modeling of converters 2nd place in the 2011 International Competition on Renewable Energy for Smaller Islands with the 'e-piers' concept Delmonte has supervised research teams and served as principal investigator on multiple grants, including projects funded by the European Commission, Regione Emilia Romagna, and national research programs (PRIN, COFIN). He teaches a range of courses in electronics and energy conversion across undergraduate and graduate programs in Computer, Electronic, and Communications Engineering, as well as Mechanical Engineering. He is a member of IEEE and the Order of Engineers of Parma, and has acted as a reviewer for journals such as Microelectronics Reliability and Transactions on Device and Materials Reliability. He is involved in experimental and applied research labs focusing on power electronics, smart grids, and renewable energy systems. His team has developed platforms for high-frequency characterization of semiconductor modules and testing of ocean energy harvesting devices. Current efforts include the development of 3D-printed cooling solutions and intelligent control systems for modular power converters.
Giuseppe Lacidogna is Associate Professor in Structural Mechanics at the Department of Structural, Building and Geotechnical Engineering (DISEG), Politecnico di Torino, Italy. He leads the Fracture Mechanics Laboratory and is a key researcher in structural health monitoring and damage diagnosis. He holds a PhD in Structural Engineering from Politecnico di Torino (1994) and graduated cum laude in Architecture (1985). He achieved National Academic Qualification as Full Professor in 2018 and is Fellow of the European Academy of Sciences. He serves on the Academic Board of the Doctorate in Civil and Environmental Engineering and previously directed the Structural Engineering Doctorate (2016–2018). Research Interests: Acoustic emission for damage identification in concrete, masonry, and rocks Cracking evolution in masonry arch bridges Creep and long-term behavior of concrete Fracture mechanics and modeling (FEM, DEM) Seismic precursors and critical phenomena Mechanics of macromolecular and protein structures Static and dynamic analysis of high-rise buildings His recent research, reflected in publications from 2022 to 2025, emphasizes acoustic emission monitoring of historical and modern structures (e.g., Garisenda Tower), fracture in 3D-printed geopolymers, self-healing materials, and multiscale modeling of seismic events. His work bridges civil engineering, materials science, and computational mechanics. Scientific Awards and Recognitions: Fellow, European Academy of Sciences (2018) Certificate Merit Award, European Society for Experimental Mechanics (EuraSEM, 2018) Best Paper Award, Conference on Structural Faults + Repair (2008) Top Italian Scientist, Engineering-Mechanics Area (2021) He actively supervises PhD students and has secured competitive and commercial research funding, including the GREENER project (PNRR) and long-term monitoring of the Garisenda Tower. He serves on editorial boards of journals such as SCI , Construction and Building Materials , and Applied Sciences , and is a member of professional societies including AIMETA, RILEM, SEM, and CTBUH. His research integrates experimental and numerical methods to address challenges in infrastructure safety and sustainability. Laboratories and Research Teams: Fracture Mechanics Laboratory (DISEG), Politecnico di Torino Principal Investigator in multiple national and international research collaborations Leader of the SISCON Interdepartmental Center component on Safety of Infrastructures and Constructions
Valencia Joyner Koomson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Tufts University’s School of Engineering. She also holds concurrent appointments in the Tisch College and the Department of Computer Science. Her primary affiliation is with the Advanced Integrated Circuits and Systems Lab, where her research focuses on silicon-based VLSI systems, optoelectronic integration, and biomedical imaging applications. Dr. Koomson received her Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge and previously worked at the University of Southern California’s Information Sciences Institute (USC/ISI), specializing in radiation-hardened VLSI systems for military and aerospace applications. Her academic journey includes a B.S. and M.Eng. from MIT, followed by a Marshall Scholarship and Intel Foundation support. She has held visiting professorships at MIT, Boston University, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Notable awards include the NSF CAREER Award and recognition as a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow. Research interests span mixed-mode VLSI systems (analog/digital/optical), optoelectronic system-on-chip integration, and applications in medical imaging and optical wireless communication. Her lab develops wearable health monitoring devices, including the AHOMKA hypertension management platform for Ghana. Recent work includes miniaturized NIRS instruments, microfluidic devices for cell analysis, and millimeter-wave circulators in CMOS. Dr. Koomson has authored over 85 publications and secured grants from NIH, NSF, and industry partners. Current projects include mHealth platforms, noninvasive brain stimulation systems, and culturally adapted healthcare solutions. She actively mentors graduate students in interdisciplinary research combining electrical engineering with biology and public health. Grants: Over 39 funded projects, including NIH’s AHOMKA initiative and NSF’s HDR Tripods Center. Labs: Advanced Integrated Circuits and Systems Lab (AICS Lab) with collaborators in biomedical and materials sciences. Teaching: Courses on VLSI design, digital electronics, and wearable systems.
Kamil Yavuz Kapusuz serves as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Ghent University's Faculty of Engineering and Architecture within the Department of Information Technology (EA05) and as a Postdoctoral Assistant at IMEC. His research focuses on advanced antenna systems for next-generation wireless communication networks, with particular expertise in substrate-integrated waveguide technology and terahertz applications. Dr. Kapusuz's research interests center on antenna design for emerging communication technologies, specializing in substrate-integrated waveguide (SIW) systems, terahertz and millimeter-wave communications, and medical implantable antennas. His work bridges theoretical electromagnetic principles with practical implementation challenges in 5G/6G networks, satellite communications, and wireless medical devices. He has developed innovative approaches for camera-integrated antennas for wireless capsule endoscopy and metal-free continuous transverse stub arrays for sub-terahertz applications. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on solving practical engineering challenges in high-frequency wireless systems. His work demonstrates consistent progression from foundational SIW research toward increasingly sophisticated applications in terahertz communications, medical devices, and smart surfaces. Key trends include miniaturization of antenna systems, integration with imaging technology, development of reconfigurable matching networks, and innovative array configurations for beyond-100 GHz communication systems. Kamil Yavuz Kapusuz is currently leading research as a Fellow on the project 'Design, Implementation and Validation of Metal-Free Continuous Transverse Stub (CTS) Arrays for Sub-Terahertz and Terahertz Wireless Communication Systems' (2024-2027), funded by Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund. He previously completed his doctoral research on 'Innovative Substrate-Integrated-Waveguide-Based Antenna Systems for the Fifth-Generation Wireless Communication Network' (2017-2021) at Ghent University.