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Emmanuel IarussiView profile

Assistant Professor

• AI
• Computer Graphics
• Medical Imaging
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Emmanuel Iarussi is an Assistant Professor at the Universidad Torcuato Di Tella and a researcher at CONICET in Buenos Aires. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Graphics from INRIA Sophia Antipolis, supervised by Adrien Bousseau and George Drettakis, and completed a postdoc at IST Austria under Bernd Bickel. His engineering degree is from UNICEN University (2012). His research bridges AI, computer graphics, and medical imaging, focusing on generative models for 2D/3D content manipulation. Research Interests: His work spans AI-driven medical imaging, generative models for vascular structures, ultrasound simulation, and bone microstructure modeling. Key areas include autoregressive modeling, variational autoencoders, and applications in healthcare and biomedical engineering. Recent Trends in Articles: Recent publications emphasize combining AI techniques with medical applications, such as vascular geometry synthesis, melanoma detection reviews, and ultrasound realism enhancement. His work often intersects generative networks and clinical diagnostics. Grants & Recognition: Awarded a $69,960 grant from the Sloan Foundation’s Trust in AI initiative (2024). Active in workshops on AI ethics, public discourse, and open science. Labs & Teams: Leads projects like VisDecode (AI-driven scientific plot analysis) and contributes to repositories like generative3DSpongiosa for bone microstructure modeling.

Kees De GrootView profile

Professor

• Nanoelectronics
• Nanotechnology
• Silicon Electronics Integration
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Professor Kees De Groot is a leading academic at the University of Southampton in the Department of Electronics and Computer Science , where he holds the title of Professor of Nanoelectronics and Nanotechnology. He is also the Head of the Sustainable Electronics Technologies group . Research Focus: Integration of nanotechnology with silicon electronics, including 2D materials, phase change memory, and smart radiative cooling Collaborations: Work with EPSRC, Royal Society, and EU-funded projects like META-REFLECTOR Prof. De Groot’s recent work includes groundbreaking studies on electrodeposition of 2D materials , SiC resistive memory , and thermoelectric nanomaterials . His team explores scalable fabrication techniques and neuromorphic computing applications. Current research trends emphasize non-aqueous electrodeposition , transition metal dichalcogenides , and smart glass technologies using metal oxides like Al-doped ZnO and W-doped VO2. Publications span journals in applied materials , physical chemistry , and optoelectronics . PhD students under his supervision include William Christopher Webb, Yuxin Du, Shaokai Song, Bingkai Ding, Qin Liu, Syeda Ramsha Ali, and Thomas Michael Howe.

• Industrial Engineering
• Information Engineering
• Logistics
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Alessandro Creazza serves as Associate Professor at LIUC University, specializing in Industrial Engineering and Information Engineering with research concentrated at the intersection of logistics, sustainability, and digital transformation. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical industry applications across healthcare, manufacturing, and urban logistics systems. Core research domains include: Supply Chain Resilience and Sustainability Integration Logistics 4.0 and Industry 4.0 Technologies Circular Economy Implementation in Food and Healthcare Sectors Warehouse and Distribution Network Optimization Social Sustainability in Logistics Operations Blockchain and UAV Applications in Supply Chains Analysis of recent publications reveals a pronounced methodological trend toward mixed-method empirical studies combining quantitative modeling with industry case analyses, particularly focused on Italian manufacturing and healthcare contexts. His work consistently examines technology-driven solutions for sustainability-resilience synergies, with increasing emphasis on sociotechnical systems and circular economy transitions. Professor Creazza maintains extensive collaborative networks evidenced by frequent co-authorship with industry practitioners and academic researchers across logistics, sustainability, and engineering disciplines. His research demonstrates strong industry applicability through partnerships with Italian logistics providers, healthcare systems, and manufacturing firms.

• Product Design Engineering
• Integrated Product Development
• Digital Human Modeling
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Anna Brolin is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Engineering Science , University of Skövde , with a focus on Product Design Engineering and Integrated Product Development . She is affiliated with the User Centered Product Design research group and contributes to projects involving digital human modeling (DHM), manual assembly optimization , and virtual ergonomics . Her role includes managing courses at both bachelor’s and master’s levels. Research Interests Human performance in manual assembly Ergonomic assessment using digital simulation Eye-tracking and cognitive workload analysis XR technologies in collaborative design Exoskeleton integration in manufacturing Sustainable production systems Recent publications highlight her work on eye-gaze prediction for worker behavior, XR schematization , and physical load exposure in digitalized ergonomics. Her projects include PLENUM (electrification competence gaps), EWASS (robot-assisted wire harness assembly), and VIVA (virtual vehicle assembler ergonomics tool). Collaboration Key partnerships with Swedish automotive industry International conferences: Perception & Action , Swedish Production Symposium , AHFE Interdisciplinary work with researchers in virtual engineering and human-computer interaction

• Automation Engineering
• Human-Robot Collaboration
• Virtual Commissioning
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Magnus Holm is a Senior Lecturer in Automation Engineering at the School of Engineering Science, University of Skövde, where he has worked since 2006. Previously, he spent nine years as a control engineer at Siemens Building Technology. He actively collaborates with industry through the ASSAR Industrial Innovation Arena, focusing on research and educational partnerships. Holm earned his PhD from DeMontfort University, England in 2017. Research Focus Holm's research centers on decision support systems for workshop operators and virtual commissioning, with emphasis on: Human-robot collaboration in manufacturing environments Augmented and mixed reality applications for industrial training Knowledge transfer methodologies for industry-academia partnerships Digital transformation in small-to-medium enterprises Cloud manufacturing and adaptive control systems His work bridges theoretical research with practical industrial applications. Project Leadership Holm leads several major initiatives: Future-Proof Factories (2025-2029): Developing resilient production systems for changing industrial conditions LITMUS (2024-2028): Transitioning from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0 through sustainable practices VF-KDO (2018-2026): Creating knowledge-driven optimization for virtual factories ShiftLabs (2023-2025): Digital transformation services for manufacturing SMEs Educational Contributions As Subject Coordinator for Production Technology, Holm oversees curriculum covering: Automated system design and control Programming and commissioning of manufacturing equipment Computer-controlled material handling systems He coordinates multiple courses at both bachelor's and master's levels.

• Automotive Manufacturing
• Industrial Informatics
• Process Mining
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Simone König is a Researcher at the Chair of Automation and Information Systems, Technical University of Munich, specializing in industrial automation and production systems. Her research integrates software engineering with manufacturing processes to optimize automotive production lines through advanced workflow management and data analytics. Her core research interests focus on: Automotive test workflow optimization using BPMN and process mining Intelligent scheduling algorithms for production lines Retrofitting legacy industrial systems for Industry 4.0 Data-driven quality assurance in vehicle manufacturing König's recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on software-defined manufacturing infrastructure, with consistent themes in industrial workflow automation, test sequence optimization, and production line efficiency across automotive manufacturing contexts. She actively contributes to research projects including: IEV4PI (Industrial Evolution for Production Informatics) CHANGE aPS (Adaptive Production Systems) Industrial collaborations through the Chair's demonstrator projects

Peter TroxlerView profile

Professor

• Digital Transformation
• Future of Work
• Human-Machine Collaboration
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Peter Troxler is a Professor in Future of Working at Hogeschool Rotterdam (Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences), where he approaches the topic from both digital and business perspectives. He has been active at the Creating 010 knowledge center since 2012 and is involved in the AI-Translator master's program. His work bridges technological innovation with human-centered approaches to organizational design, focusing on how digital technologies can transform work while improving quality of life and working conditions. Professor Troxler's research centers on three key dimensions: Digital Transformation & People-Centered Working, Technology Implementation and Management, and Business Architecture for Future Work. He investigates how organizations can implement emerging technologies while ensuring and improving the quality of work, how socio-technical systems can be effectively managed from a collaborative paradigm, and how organizations can optimize technological capabilities while maintaining balance between social, technological, and commercial aspects. His work emphasizes networked collaboration paradigms and business models built on lateral governance and open-source principles, with a strong commitment to ensuring technological advancements serve human needs rather than the reverse. His extensive publication record spanning over 15 years reveals a consistent evolution from early explorations of open hardware and digital fabrication toward increasingly sophisticated examinations of equitable access, sustainable production models, and the social implications of technological change. Recent publications (2023-2024) demonstrate growing attention to boundary objects in collaborative spaces, the self-production economy, and the integration of digital and physical spaces for community-based innovation. His work spans theoretical frameworks for understanding networked collaboration and practical guides for implementing maker spaces in libraries and educational settings. As a key contributor to the Creating 010 knowledge center, Professor Troxler has led numerous collaborative projects including DESTRESS, NADR 3, Reading between the Lines, Makerlab, and Stadslab. These initiatives address real-world challenges in healthcare, urban development, retail, and education through applied design research. His work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, emphasizing community-based approaches to innovation and the development of business models that prioritize social value alongside commercial viability. He has particular expertise in understanding how new patterns in industry impact personnel requirements and production locations, with significant implications for urban development and spatial planning.

• Metamaterials
• Electromagnetism
• Acoustics
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David Powell is an Associate Professor at the School of Engineering and Information Technology, UNSW Canberra. He specializes in electromagnetic and acoustic metamaterials, with expertise spanning microwave, terahertz, and acoustic experimentation. His research focuses on nonlinear and tunable metamaterials, particularly structures combining electromagnetic and mechanical degrees of freedom. He obtained his PhD from RMIT University (2006) in surface acoustic wave biosensors. From 2006-2017, he was a Researcher at the Nonlinear Physics Centre, Australian National University, before joining UNSW Canberra as Senior Lecturer and advancing to Associate Professor. He maintains membership in the Advanced Electromagnetics research group. Powell's research explores: Novel nonlinear metamaterials and reconfigurable structures Coupled electromagnetic-acoustic dynamics in metamaterials Theoretical frameworks for bianisotropy and chirality Open resonant systems modeling (developer of OpenModes software) Acoustic/electromagnetic wave control via metasurfaces His publications demonstrate consistent focus on wave manipulation through engineered materials, with recent emphasis on acoustic metasurfaces for energy harvesting, noise insulation, and beam control applications.

Xuejun FanView profile

Professor

• Electronics Packaging Reliability
• Material Characterization
• Finite Element Analysis
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Dr. Xuejun Fan is a Regents' Professor and Mary Ann and Lawrence E. Faust Endowed Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Lamar University. His career spans academia and industry, with expertise in microelectronics packaging reliability, material characterization, and thermal management. He earned his Ph.D. in Solid Mechanics from Tsinghua University (1989) and held roles at Taiyuan University of Technology, University of Tokyo, and Intel Corporation before joining Lamar University in 2007, where he was promoted to full professor in 2013. Education: Ph.D. (Solid Mechanics, Tsinghua University), M.S. & B.S. (Applied Mechanics, Tianjin University) Dr. Fan's research focuses on multi-physics modeling of electronic packaging, moisture-induced reliability in IC devices, electromigration analysis in interconnects, and thermal management for LEDs and power electronics. His work includes nanoscale material characterization and warpage-free packaging design . Publications highlight applications in heterogeneous integration and corrosion-resistant nanomaterials . His 15 most recent articles emphasize chiplet packaging , electromigration modeling , and AI-driven reliability optimization . Key trends include thermal-mechanical stress analysis in SiC modules and moisture diffusion in nanocopper pastes. Scientific Awards: IEEE Fellow, EuroSimE Achievement Award, Top 2% Scientist (2024), Distinguished Faculty Research Fellow Dr. Fan mentors graduate students in finite element analysis , electromigration , and material testing using equipment like DMA/TMA/TGA analyzers and Labsphere Illumia Pro . He serves as Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions and Microelectronics Reliability, and contributes to industry standards via IEEE EPS.

Satish KumarView profile

Professor

• Transport Phenomena
• Colloid and Interface Science
• Rheology
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Satish Kumar is a Distinguished McKnight University Professor at the University of Minnesota leading the Fluid Mechanics & Transport research group. His work integrates transport phenomena, colloid science, rheology, and computational mathematics to solve fundamental challenges in materials processing, with strong industrial relevance to coating, printing, microfluidics, and energy applications. Based in Amundson Hall, Minneapolis, he maintains an active research program with significant publication output and graduate mentorship. His research focuses on dynamic wetting mechanisms, interfacial instabilities, suspension flows in coating processes, and polymer dynamics near patterned surfaces. Current investigations address critical industrial problems like air entrainment in high-speed coating, particulate suspension defects in electronics manufacturing, and electrostatic assist in printing processes. The group employs combined theoretical, computational, and experimental approaches to unravel complex fluid behavior at interfaces. Recent publications (2022-2025) reveal consistent emphasis on thin-film dynamics, droplet evaporation/rupture phenomena, and capillary flows in microchannels. Key trends include modeling colloidal suspension behavior in confined geometries, surfactant effects on interfacial stability, and viscoelastic flow instabilities, with direct applications in energy and electronics manufacturing. The work bridges fundamental fluid mechanics with practical industrial process optimization. Awards: Distinguished McKnight University Professor Professor Kumar has advised 35+ graduate students including 27 PhD graduates and 7 current PhD candidates, with alumni placements at 3M, Intel, Sandia National Laboratories, and academic institutions worldwide. His research group maintains robust industry collaborations and expects new graduate student openings for Fall 2025. The Fluid Mechanics & Transport group operates as a dynamic interdisciplinary team combining expertise in applied mathematics, experimental fluid dynamics, and materials science. Current projects involve microfluidic device design, high-speed coating process optimization, and computational modeling of complex fluid interfaces, with strong industry partnerships driving practical applications.

• Human-Robot Collaboration
• Manufacturing Complexity Assessment
• Gamification in Manufacturing
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Matteo Capponi is a Research Fellow at the Department of Management and Production Engineering (DIGEP), Politecnico di Torino. He actively contributes to teaching as an external collaborator in Engineering and Management programs. Research Focus: Human-Robot Collaboration, Manufacturing Complexity Assessment, Gamification in Manufacturing, and Augmented Reality Applications. Teaching: Collaborates on courses like 'Sistemi di produzione' (Production Systems) and 'Challenge@PoliTo by Firms - WABTEC'. Key Publications: Investigates cobot size effects on user experience, psychophysical responses in collaborative assembly, and complexity modeling using entropy-inspired approaches. Scientific Recognition: Best Paper Award (ICQEM24, Portugal, 2024) Premio Qualità Dottorandi (Politecnico di Torino, 2024) Best Student Paper Award (ICQEM22, Portugal, 2022) His work integrates physiological response analysis, eye-tracking methods, and comparative judgement techniques to optimize human-cobot collaborative environments in manufacturing contexts.

• Environmental Engineering
• Chemical Speciation
• Environmental Photochemistry
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Chad Jafvert is the Lyles Family Professor of Civil Engineering and Professor of Environmental and Ecological Engineering at Purdue University's Lyles School of Civil Engineering. He holds affiliations with the Division of Environmental and Ecological Engineering and the Global Engineering Program. His research focuses on chemical speciation, environmental photochemistry, water quality modeling, and sustainable waste management. Education: B.S. in Biochemistry (Iowa State University, 1979), M.S. and Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering (University of Iowa, 1982-1985), and a postdoctoral fellowship at the U.S. EPA (1985-1986). Research interests include environmental fate of nanomaterials, water treatment technologies, and pollution control strategies. Current projects involve monitoring trace metals in Peruvian rivers and developing slow sand filtration systems for rural regions. His work spans environmental chemistry, remediation, and sustainable resource recovery. Advising and grants: Supervised over 50 graduate students and postdocs, many now leading academics globally. Notable advisees include Heather Gall (now at Penn State), Wen-Che Hou (National Cheng Kung University), and Chia-Ying Chen (National Chung Hsing University). Research has been funded by agencies like NSF and industry partners such as NiSource. Labs/teams: Active in the Center for the Environment (C4E) and collaborates internationally via the Purdue-UNSA Nexus in Peru. His lab develops innovative solutions for environmental challenges, including coal tar remediation and lithium-ion battery recycling.

• Healthcare Operations
• Industrial Engineering
• Operations Research
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Yuehwern Yih is a Professor of Industrial Engineering at Purdue University’s Edwardson School of Industrial Engineering, part of the College of Engineering. She also contributes to the Global Engineering Program and serves on committees including the Engineering Area Promotions Committee and Dean's Awards Committee. Her research focuses on healthcare operations, sustainability, and systems optimization, with applications in clinical workflows, resource recovery, and public health policy. Her work integrates operations research, simulation modeling, and data analysis to address challenges in healthcare delivery, environmental sustainability, and international development. Notable areas include optimizing hospital service lines, modeling disease spread through social networks, and advancing circular economy strategies for rare earth metals. Yih’s interdisciplinary approach bridges engineering and public health, with projects ranging from improving infusion pump safety to evaluating telemonitoring impacts on elderly care. Her publications highlight trends in healthcare equity, agent-based modeling for epidemiology, and techno-economic assessments of recycling technologies. While no specific awards are listed, her extensive committee service reflects recognition of her leadership in academic administration. Yih’s research emphasizes practical applications, such as designing resilient supply chains for disaster relief and enhancing access to maternal-child healthcare in developing regions.

• Tribology
• Mechanical Engineering
• Material Science
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Farshid Sadeghi is the Cummins Distinguished Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University’s School of Mechanical Engineering. His expertise spans tribology, contact mechanics, and surface engineering with a focus on rolling/sliding systems. He holds degrees from the University of Tennessee (B.S., M.S.) and North Carolina State University (Ph.D.). Research interests include rolling contact fatigue, lubrication regimes, bearing dynamics, and advanced materials. His work integrates experimental and computational methods, such as finite element modeling and micro-PIV fluid flow analysis. Key contributions include predictive models for spall formation, fretting wear, and material microstructure effects on fatigue life. Notable awards include ASME and STLE Fellowships, the H.L. Solberg Teaching Award, and several student poster competition medals. He directs the Mechanical Engineering Tribology Laboratory (METL), advancing innovations in lubrication, surface modification, and tribosystem design. Publications span 40+ years, addressing topics like cage dynamics, hydrogen effects on tribology, and nanotechnology-based solid lubricants. His research bridges fundamental mechanics with industrial applications in automotive, aerospace, and energy sectors.

• Optical Metrology
• 3D Optical Sensing
• Biophotonic Imaging
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Prof. Song Zhang is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University's West Lafayette campus, affiliated with the College of Engineering and School of Mechanical Engineering. His research focuses on multiscale 3D optical sensing, biophotonic imaging, and applications in virtual reality, human-computer interaction, and additive manufacturing. He leads the XYZT Lab and holds a B.S. from USTC (2000), M.S. and Ph.D. from Stony Brook University (2003/2005). Research areas include optical metrology innovations like structured light systems, high-speed profilometry, and error-correction algorithms. He has pioneered techniques for medical imaging (e.g., cardiac surface mechanics), forensic 3D evidence capture, and automotive industry applications. Award highlights include NSF CAREER Award (2012), SPIE Fellowship (2014), and multiple journal cover features/highlights. His work bridges fundamental optics research with practical applications in biomedical, manufacturing, and robotic systems. Advises students in advanced sensing technologies and has collaborated with NIJ for forensic imaging advancements. Grants include NSF and industry partnerships. The XYZT Lab focuses on real-time 3D sensing and metrology innovations.