Alejandro Dominguez Fernandez is a researcher at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) within the Department of Mechanical Engineering, affiliated with the School of Industrial Engineering of Barcelona (ETSEIB). He actively participates in two research groups: TECNOFAB - Grup de Recerca en Tecnologies de Fabricació DigiFACT - Agrupació de Centres per la Factoria Digital Avançada (Xarxa TECNIO / CIT UPC) His research focuses on advanced manufacturing technologies with special emphasis on 3D printing and surface engineering. Key research areas include: Additive manufacturing for biomedical applications Multi-material printing techniques Surface roughness optimization Manufacturing process monitoring Digital factory systems Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on 3D printing applications for medical prosthetics, surface quality analysis in machining processes, and manufacturing process optimization.
Pedro Ciller Cutillas is a Lecturer at the Institute for Research in Technology (IIT), School of Engineering, Comillas Pontifical University, Madrid, Spain. His work is centered on rural electrification, distribution networks, and optimization-based planning tools for energy access in developing regions. He is actively involved in international energy planning projects and research. Industrial Engineering, Pontifical University of Comillas (2012) Mathematics, Complutense University of Madrid (2014) Ph.D. in Engineering, Pontifical University of Comillas (2021) Dr. Ciller's research focuses on rural electrification , energy access planning , and optimization modeling . His work integrates geospatial analysis , techno-economic modeling , and decentralized energy systems , with a strong emphasis on solving real-world energy challenges in underserved areas. He is a key contributor to the Reference Electrification Model (REM) , a decision-support tool for least-cost electrification planning. His recent publications reflect a consistent trend in energy access modeling , mini-grid optimization , and integrated electrification planning . These works combine computational intelligence , energy policy , and sustainable development to address global energy poverty. His research is published in high-impact journals such as Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews , Energies , and Proceedings of the IEEE . Scientific awards include: Honorary Distinction for the best Doctoral Thesis in Engineering, Comillas Pontifical University (2022) Recognition in national and international mathematics olympiads, including the International Mathematics Competition (IMC) Dr. Ciller has contributed to over 20 international consultancy projects funded by the World Bank , Inter-American Development Bank , MIT , International Energy Agency , and Shell Foundation . These projects involve national electrification strategies, geospatial planning, and mini-grid deployment in countries such as Rwanda, Uganda, Indonesia, and Paraguay. He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and leads technical modeling components. His future work continues to advance tools for equitable and sustainable energy access. He is affiliated with research teams focused on energy systems modeling , smart grids , and decentralized energy solutions at IIT. His lab work involves synthetic grid modeling (e.g., Smart-DS project) and the development of decision-support platforms for energy planners.
Professor Eunyoung Chae is an Associate Professor in Plant Pathology at the University of Oxford's Department of Biology and a Tutorial Fellow at Magdalen College. Her research focuses on genetic variation, plant immunity, and autoimmune mechanisms in plants. Education : BSc in Biology, Seoul National University PhD in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology, Yale University (supervised by Prof. Vivian Irish) Research Interests : Eunyoung investigates how genetic variation within species influences adaptive potential in changing environments. Her current work centers on plant autoimmunity caused by mismatched immune components, exploring the trade-offs between immune responses and developmental growth through multidisciplinary approaches. Publications span topics including NLR gene clusters, hybrid necrosis, CRISPR tools, and structural biology of immune proteins, with recurring themes in genetics, immunology, and evolutionary biology. Teaching : She instructs undergraduate and post-graduate courses in genetics, plant sciences, plant immunity, evolutionary genetics, and molecular genetics.
Michael Zorn is a Professor and Associate Dean at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay's College of Science, Engineering and Technology. His research focuses on developing chemical sensors for environmental monitoring, including projects on low dissolved oxygen, harmful algal blooms (HABs), and nutrient dynamics in Green Bay using wireless communication buoys and in-situ sensors. He also pioneered a microglow discharge atomic emission sensor for aqueous metals and a magnetoelastic resonance microbalance sensor for gas-phase analytes. Education: B.S. in Chemistry, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Ph.D. in Environmental Chemistry and Technology, University of Wisconsin-Madison Zorn's work emphasizes sensor innovation for environmental applications and industrial solutions, with a notable focus on smartphone-based colorimeters/fluorimeters. His publications span environmental monitoring, photocatalytic processes, and analytical methodologies. Current research trends include wireless sensor networks for aquatic ecosystems, metal detection technologies, and catalytic purification systems. His projects bridge analytical chemistry, environmental engineering, and sensor design for real-world deployments. Zorn leads interdisciplinary initiatives within the College of Science, Engineering and Technology, though no specific scientific awards or student advising records are documented in the provided materials.
Dina G. Mahmoud is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at The American University in Cairo (AUC). She earned her Ph.D. in Computer and Communication Sciences from EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland (2019-2024), where she was a CYD Fellow and collaborated with Dr. Mirjana Stojilović and Dr. Vincent Lenders. Her academic activities include teaching Digital Design, Computer Organization, and Applied Data Structures at AUC. Ph.D. (2019-2024): School of Computer and Communication Sciences, EPFL B.Sc. (2014-2019): Electronics and Communications Engineering with minor in Mathematics, AUC Her research focuses on heterogeneous computing systems , emphasizing security and reliability at the hardware and electrical levels . She investigates fault injection attacks in FPGA systems, particularly in multitenant cloud environments, and has demonstrated the first FPGA-to-CPU fault-injection exploit. Recent publications highlight trends in FPGA security , including power-wasting attacks, hardware Trojans, undervolting exploits, and fault tolerance mechanisms. Her work bridges hardware-software co-design , cloud security , and reconfigurable computing . CYD Fellow (first doctoral recipient) Google Generation Scholarship (2022, EMEA) IC Doctoral Fellowship at EPFL She has served as Head/Teaching Assistant at EPFL for courses like Computer Architecture and Information, Calcul, Communication, and as Head Undergraduate Teaching Assistant at AUC for Digital Logic Design. She contributes to the technical program committee of IEEE Industrial Electronics Society’s ETFA conference.
Fazleena Badurdeen is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Director of Graduate Studies for the Manufacturing Systems Engineering Program at the University of Kentucky , where she leads research in sustainable manufacturing and supply chain systems. She holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Industrial Engineering from Ohio University, an M.B.A. from the Post Graduate Institute of Management, and a B.Sc. in Engineering from the University of Peradeniya. Research Interests: sustainable manufacturing, lean systems, supply chain modeling, and sustainable product design. Awards: Earl Parker Robinson Chair Professor in Mechanical Engineering. Notable Contributions: development of frameworks for product sustainability, circular economy integration, and risk assessment tools using Bayesian networks and simulation. Her recent Google Scholar publications focus on additive manufacturing , digital product passports , and real-time defect detection , with keywords spanning sustainable manufacturing, systems engineering, and environmental metrics. She has also contributed to education through curriculum development in systems thinking and graduate program leadership.
Nur Yazdani is a Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington , affiliated with the College of Engineering. Her research focuses on structural engineering, non-destructive evaluation (NDE), fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites for infrastructure, and hazard mitigation in coastal and wind/flood-prone regions. Bridge Engineering Concrete Durability Fire and Corrosion Resilience Machine Learning for Structural Prediction Her recent work emphasizes machine learning models for concrete strength prediction, flood mitigation in residential coastal buildings, and hybrid applications of CFRP/GFRP laminates for retrofitting bridges and concrete components. She leads the NSRI Lab , addressing infrastructure resilience through experimental and numerical studies. Scientific Awards : NSF RET Program Evaluation She integrates interdisciplinary education into her research, including collaborations with biology and architecture in classroom implementations for bridge deck evaluation and coastal resilience.
Pierre-Elouan Mikael Réthoré is a Researcher at the Department of Wind and Energy Systems of the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His work focuses on wind energy systems, particularly in Wind Turbine Engineering , Computational Fluid Dynamics , and Offshore Wind technologies. He leads the System Engineering and Optimization section within the Wind Energy Systems Division .
Jonas van Ouwerkerk is a Researcher at the Chair for Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage Systems within the College of Engineering at RWTH Aachen University . He leads the Section Battery Grid Integration and Storage System Analysis , focusing on large-scale battery systems for energy trading and grid stability. Current research areas include Battery Storage Systems , Renewable Energy Integration , and Data-Driven Energy Modeling Key projects involve the CARL Center and 5 MW Battery Storage initiatives Recent publications highlight his work on optimizing battery operations, analyzing renewable investments for prosumers, and modeling grid-scale storage systems. He contributes to open-source energy system modeling frameworks and comparative studies of power system models. While no explicit scientific awards are documented in the provided texts, his leadership in battery integration projects underscores his significance in energy storage research.
Hector Garcia Martinez is a Permanent Professor in the Department of Materials Science, Optics and Electronic Technology at the Miguel Hernández University of Elche. He is affiliated with the Elche Microwave Laboratory research group and contributes to academic programs such as the Bachelor's and Master's in Telecommunications Technology Engineering. His research focuses on microwave engineering, biomedical applications of microwaves, and additive manufacturing for electronic devices. Recent work includes the development of tissue-mimicking phantoms for microwave imaging, glucose monitoring sensors, and 3D-printed waveguide components. His teaching involves courses like Electronic Communications Systems and High Frequency Electronics Laboratory , with a focus on telecommunications engineering. Analysis of his publications reveals expertise in microwave sensors for biomedical diagnostics, waveguide design, and 3D printing techniques applied to RF/microwave circuits. Topics span from abdominal aortic aneurysm detection to corn plant counting algorithms, showcasing interdisciplinary applications.
Srinivasa Raghavendra Bhuvan Gummidi is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Green Technology (IGT) within the University of Southern Denmark . His research focuses on Circular Economy , Building Stock Modeling , and Environmental Impact Assessment through advanced Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Deep Learning techniques. Recent work includes high-precision building material identification and spatiotemporal tracking of urban material stocks. Research Keywords : Algorithms for Geographical Information Systems, Optimization Algorithms, Building Stock Modeling, Circular Economy, Deep Learning, Environmental Impact Assessment His peer-reviewed publications (2025–2015) span topics from urban material sustainability to spatial crowdsourcing systems . He teaches Geographic Information Systems for Engineering Sustainability (2024) and collaborates internationally on urban development and resource management projects.
Yingguang Chu is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, University of Southern Denmark, specializing in Mechatronics. His research focuses on co-simulation systems, digital twins, and marine engineering applications. Research Interests : Digital twin technologies, co-simulation frameworks, marine crane systems, hydraulics, and control algorithms. Projects : Active participant in the ShippingLab II project (2024-2027) on digital twins and human factors in vessel performance. Research Output Trends : Recent work emphasizes physics-inspired neural networks for mobile machinery dynamics, environmental load sensitivity analysis, and Vico-based co-simulation systems for marine operations. Publications frequently address crane path planning, digital twin implementation, and dynamic response optimization. Scientific Awards : IEEE Robotics and Automation Magazine Best Paper Award (2024) Teaching Responsibilities : Supervises master's theses on topics like CFD simulations, membrane valve systems, and fluid mechanics, while teaching mobile hydraulics courses.
Jürgen Ziegler is a Senior Full Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Applied Cognitive Science within the Faculty of Computer Science at the University of Duisburg-Essen. He leads the Interactive Intelligent Systems Group, focusing on human-computer interaction, recommender systems, and explainable AI. His work emphasizes transparency, user control, and interdisciplinary collaboration with industry partners. He earned his doctoral degree from the University of Stuttgart, specializing in formal user interface design methodology. Prior to his current role, he headed the Competence Center for Software Technology and Interactive Systems at the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering (IAO) in Stuttgart. He also served as Editor-in-Chief of the journal i-com - Journal of Interactive Media from 2001 to 2021. Ziegler’s research bridges academic and industrial domains, with applications in e-commerce, health, social media, and automotive systems. He investigates how to make intelligent technologies more transparent and user-controllable, particularly in conversational recommender systems, personalized interfaces, and social media analytics. His work integrates visualization techniques and semantic data models to enhance user experience. His recent publications focus on multistakeholder evaluation frameworks, explainable AI, and the integration of conversational agents with traditional interfaces. These studies explore domains like health promotion, smart environments, and education, using methods such as knowledge graphs, generative AI, and interactive sliders for feature dependency visualization. Ziegler founded and co-chairs the German Special Interest Group on User-Centred Artificial Intelligence. He has contributed to funded projects like SPIDER, FairWays, and PAnalytics, which address polarization in social networks, interactive recommendation, and health support systems. His leadership roles include organizing international workshops on explainable user models and user-centered AI. He supervises PhD students and advises on projects related to recommender systems, mental models, and user interaction preferences. His team collaborates on multi-method approaches for transparent decision support and the development of tools for measuring user perception of recommendation transparency. Labs and teams under his direction include the Interactive Intelligent Systems Group, which develops demonstrators like AR-based shopping advisors and hybrid recommendation frameworks. His work emphasizes both theoretical advancements and practical implementations across diverse application scenarios.
Nan Yang is a Professor at the University of Miami, holding the Leslie O. Barnes Professorship in the Management department of the Miami Herbert Business School. With expertise spanning operations research and supply chain management, Professor Yang has established herself as a leading researcher in dynamic pricing, inventory management, and supply risk mitigation strategies. Professor Yang's research focuses on critical areas including: Dynamic pricing and inventory management under demand and supply uncertainty Supply chain risk management with unreliable suppliers and random yields Pricing postponement strategies and their impact on supply chain coordination The effects of online reviews on consumer behavior and operational decisions Pharmaceutical supply chain dynamics and pricing mechanisms Her publication record demonstrates a consistent research trajectory in operations management, with recent work focusing on the complex interactions between pricing decisions, inventory management, and supply risk. Her 2024 paper on assemble-to-order systems with exogenous lead times represents a significant theoretical contribution to inventory theory. A notable pattern in her research is the application of sophisticated stochastic modeling techniques to address real-world supply chain challenges, particularly those involving uncertainty and correlation among risk factors. Professor Yang has published extensively in top-tier operations management journals including Operations Research, Manufacturing & Service Operations Management, and Production and Operations Management. Her collaborative research often involves complex mathematical modeling and game-theoretic approaches to analyze strategic interactions in supply chains. Professor Yang maintains an active research agenda with recent publications addressing emerging challenges in supply chain management under uncertainty. Her work provides valuable insights for businesses seeking to optimize their operational decisions in volatile market environments.
Mirsad Trobradović is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering , University of Sarajevo , Bosnia and Herzegovina, where he conducts research and teaches in the broad domain of mechanical and automotive engineering. His office is located in room 523, and he welcomes consultations every working day by appointment. Education & Academic Standing: While the page does not detail his prior degrees, his current academic rank of docent (equivalent to Associate Professor) and the title doc. dr. indicate completion of a doctoral degree and fulfilment of all requirements for tenure-track advancement at the University of Sarajevo. Research Interests: Trobradović’s work centres on automotive engineering , electric mobility , additive manufacturing , polymer materials , 3D scanning technologies , and finite element analysis . He explores how electrification of transport affects national energy demands, investigates durability and failure mechanisms of 3D-printed polymer gears, and integrates advanced scanning techniques into furniture manufacturing processes. Additional interests include the biomechanical performance of medical fixation devices, emission reduction in diesel engines, and the mathematical modelling of dynamic systems. Publication Trends: Across more than 15 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters since 2005, Trobradović demonstrates a clear trajectory from foundational vehicle dynamics and alternative fuels toward cutting-edge topics such as electric-vehicle energy regeneration, 3D-printed component reliability, and digital transformation of manufacturing. His most recent 2025 contributions focus on quantifying the electrical-energy impact of vehicle electrification in Bosnia and Herzegovina and on assessing service life of additively manufactured polymer gears. Scientific Awards: No specific awards or distinctions are listed on the University of Sarajevo page. Advising & Projects: Although individual student names are not disclosed, Trobradović collaborates extensively with colleagues such as Adis Muminović, Nedim Pervan, and Vahidin Hadžiabdić, indicating active supervision of graduate researchers and participation in multi-institutional projects. Detailed project listings are absent, yet the breadth of co-authored works suggests ongoing grant activity. Laboratory & Teams: He carries out his investigations within the research environment of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, leveraging laboratories for automotive testing, additive manufacturing, and computer-aided engineering simulation.
