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• Environmental Hydrology
• Subsurface Flow Modeling
• Vadose Zone Hydrology
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Dr. Tissa H. Illangasekare serves as the AMAX Distinguished Chair of Environmental Sciences and Research Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Colorado School of Mines. He directs the Center for the Experimental Study of Subsurface Environmental Processes, focusing on flow and transport in permeable media. His research spans subsurface hydrology, CO2 sequestration, PFAS contamination, and humanitarian engineering applications. His work includes numerical modeling of saturated/unsaturated flow, environmental impacts of energy development , and wireless sensor networks for monitoring. Recent publications emphasize PFAS transport mechanisms, geologic CO2 storage, and multiscale hydrologic modeling. Notably, he has led studies on climate change impacts and human health risks related to groundwater contamination. Elected foreign member of Academia Europaea (2022) PSIPW International Groundwater Prize (2016) Henry Darcy Medalist by European Geoscience Union (2012) Honorary Doctorate, Uppsala University (2010) As Editor of Frontiers in Water and AGU's Perspectives in Earth and Planetary Sciences , he shapes global hydrologic research discourse. His lab conducts intermediate-scale experiments bridging laboratory and field studies for subsurface process validation.

Vanessa EganView profile

Associate Professor

• Heat Transfer
• Fluid Mechanics
• Microfluidics
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Dr. Vanessa Egan is an Associate Professor at the University of Limerick, affiliated with the School of Engineering and the Bernal Institute. Her research focuses on heat transfer and fluid mechanics in two-phase/multiphase flows, aircraft compartment cooling, and thermal management of electronics. She employs advanced experimental techniques like Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) and IR thermography. Her work has been supported by industry partnerships and competitive grants, resulting in over 80 publications, including 25 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters. Research Interests: Two-phase flow analysis in microfluidics Aircraft compartment heat transfer Low-profile cooling solutions for electronics Optical measurement techniques for fluid dynamics Nanofluids thermal performance Recent Research Trends: Her recent articles emphasize heat pipe optimization, liquid-liquid Taylor flow dynamics, and thermal management systems for aerospace and electric vehicles. Collaborations have explored novel methodologies for non-destructive analysis of heat pipes and real-time flow characterization. Advising & Grants: Dr. Egan has supervised four PhD students to completion and secured funding from industrial and competitive grant sources. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to affordable and clean energy (SDG 7) and industry innovation (SDG 9). Labs & Teams: Active within the Bernal Institute, her research integrates interdisciplinary approaches to thermal and fluid systems, with applications in aerospace, electronics, and energy storage.

Bianca ViggianoView profile

Assistant Professor

• Fluid Mechanics
• Turbulence
• Multiphase Flows
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Bianca Viggiano is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Polytechnique Montréal. She holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Portland State University, where her thesis on turbulent jet dynamics earned the Outstanding Dissertation Award. Her research focuses on fluid mechanics, turbulence, multiphase flows, and modeling/simulation, with affiliations to the Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (LADYF). She has published over 20 peer-reviewed articles and received prestigious awards, including the Young Scientist Prize from the European Fluid Mechanics Conference. Education: B.Sc. Applied Mathematics (University of Oregon, 2011) B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering (Portland State University, n.d.) M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering (Portland State University, n.d.) Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering (Portland State University, 2022) Research Interests: Fluid mechanics, turbulence, multiphase flows, and modeling. Applications in renewable energy (wind turbines) and thermal management (solar panel cooling). Experimental and computational techniques for flow analysis. Publications: Recent work includes studies on inertial particle clustering in jets, Lagrangian modeling of turbulent flows, and wind turbine wake dynamics. Articles span journals like Physical Review Fluids and International Journal of Multiphase Flow . Awards: Highlights include the 2022 Outstanding Dissertation and Young Scientist Prize for contributions to fluid dynamics research. Advising & Grants: Actively recruiting students for projects on turbulence and multiphase systems. Collaborates on funded initiatives, including the New Frontiers in Research Fund. Labs/Teams: Member of the Fluid Dynamics Laboratory (LADYF), focusing on advanced fluid mechanics research.

Ronaldo BorjaView profile

Professor

• Computational Mechanics
• Geomechanics
• Geosciences
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Ronaldo Borja is a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Stanford University, affiliated with the School of Engineering. He holds editorial roles at Acta Geotechnica and the International Journal for Numerical and Analytical Methods in Geomechanics . His research focuses on computational mechanics, geomechanics, and geosciences, particularly in strain localization, coupled hydromechanical processes, and finite element modeling of geological materials. He earned his PhD from Stanford University in 1984. Education: PhD, Stanford University (1984). Research interests include: computational poromechanics, shale mechanics, fluid-structure interaction, and anisotropic plasticity. He has authored textbooks such as Plasticity Modeling & Computation (Springer, 2013) and edited volumes on multiscale geomechanics. His work bridges microscale characterization (e.g., nanoindentation of shale) with macroscale phenomena like landslide dynamics and fault rupture modeling. Key awards include the 2016 ASCE Maurice A. Biot Medal. He teaches courses like CEE 101C (Geotechnical Engineering), CEE 281 (Finite Elements), and advanced doctoral courses in computational plasticity. Lab activities include projects on shale deformation, pore-scale modeling, and multiphase poromechanics. His research emphasizes multiscale approaches, combining experimental data with numerical simulations to address challenges in energy and geohazard mitigation.

Nico GrayView profile

Professor

• Granular Flows
• Geophysical Flows
• Industrial Processes
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Nico Gray is a Professor of Applied Mathematics at the University of Manchester, affiliated with the Department of Mathematics and the Manchester Centre for Nonlinear Dynamics. He holds a PhD from Cambridge University and a Habilitation from the Technical University of Darmstadt. His research focuses on granular flows, including geophysical phenomena like snow avalanches, debris flows, and industrial processes such as silo and conveyor belt dynamics. He has held prestigious fellowships from EPSRC and the Royal Society, and leads projects on particle segregation and avalanche dynamics. Gray's educational background includes a first-class degree from the University of Manchester (1988) and a PhD in sea-ice dynamics from Cambridge (1992). He has been at Manchester since 1998, advancing through roles to full professorship in 2006. His work combines theory, computation, and experiments to study nonlinear systems, particularly shock waves and segregation patterns in granular materials. Research interests include particle segregation in avalanches, levee formation in granular flows, and rheology modeling. His recent projects involve NERC grants on self-organized mass flows and EPSRC funding on segregation dynamics. He has over 100 publications and collaborates internationally. Gray advises on PhD projects related to granular flows and has received awards such as the Inaugural ‘Outstanding Reviewer’ for Journal of Fluid Mechanics .

• Asymptotic Methods
• Fluid Dynamics
• Discrete Systems
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Dr. Christopher Lustri is a Senior Lecturer in Mathematics at the University of Sydney, part of the Faculty of Science. He holds a DPhil from the University of Oxford (2013) and a BEng/BAppSci from Queensland University of Technology (QUT). His research focuses on asymptotic methods, fluid dynamics, and discrete systems, with particular emphasis on exponential asymptotics to study phenomena like the Stokes Phenomenon. He has held roles at Macquarie University (2016–2023) and was a postdoc at the University of Sydney under Prof. Nalini Joshi. His work bridges theoretical mathematics with applications in fluid dynamics, nonlinear waves, and collective behavior. Notable contributions include studies on viscous fingering, granular chains, and self-assembly in biological systems. He was awarded the J. H. Michell Medal (2023) for outstanding research in applied mathematics. His work appears in journals like Nature Communications , Proceedings of the Royal Society A , and Journal of Fluid Mechanics . Research Themes: Exponential asymptotics in differential/difference equations Free-surface flows and bubble dynamics Discrete systems (e.g., particle chains, nonlinear waves)

• Fluid Dynamics
• Turbulence Modeling
• Heat Transfer
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Konstantina Vogiatzaki is an Associate Professor of Engineering Science and Tutorial Fellow at Somerville College, University of Oxford. She leads research in multiscale computational modeling for fluid dynamics, phase change, turbulence, and heat transfer, with applications in energy systems, propulsion, and carbon capture. Her work combines analytical methods, supercomputing datasets, and machine learning to develop high-fidelity models for complex systems like gas turbines, injection devices, and human organs. Education: BSc in Applied Mathematics from National Technical University of Athens; PhD in Combustion Modeling from Imperial College London. Postdoctoral and research roles at Imperial College London, MIT, and multiple UK institutions. Research focuses on sustainable energy solutions, including cryogenic fluid dynamics, turbulent combustion, and multiphase flow modeling. Collaborates with industries to optimize environmentally responsible energy systems. Awards include the Bernard Lewis Fellowship (2010) and Hinshelwood Prize (2016). Advancing numerical methods for CFD simulations, including LES/Eulerian-Lagrangian frameworks and machine learning integration. Active in professional organizations such as the Combustion Institute and Institute of Physics.

• Fluid Mechanics
• Renewable Energy
• Tidal Energy
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Federico Zilic de Arcos is a Departmental Lecturer in Civil Engineering Fluid Mechanics at the University of Oxford, associated with St Edmund Hall. His expertise lies in tidal energy systems, fluid-structure interactions, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD). He holds a PhD from Oxford's Tidal Energy group, where his thesis focused on tidal turbine hydrodynamics. After a postdoc in Oxford, he was awarded an H2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellowship (co-funded by the Region of Normandy) to study dynamic loads on tidal rotors at the Laboratoire Ondes et Milieux Complexes in France. His research spans tidal energy extraction, floating energy systems, and the hydrodynamics of axial-flow rotors. Key contributions include CFD modeling of tidal turbines, blade deformation control, and array performance optimization. His work bridges experimental and numerical methods, addressing challenges in renewable energy systems. Education: Bachelor's in Naval Engineering, Austral University of Chile (2015) DPhil in Civil Engineering, University of Oxford (2017–2021) Awards: Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellowship (2020–2023) Labs/Teams: Oxford Tidal Energy Group, Laboratoire Ondes et Milieux Complexes (France)

Ville AlopaeusView profile

Professor

• Separation Processes
• Process Modeling
• Phase Equilibria
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Professor Ville Alopaeus holds a faculty position at Aalto University’s School of Chemical Engineering, specifically within the Department of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering. He has been a professor since 2008, following a career at Neste in process development. His research focuses on separation processes, phase equilibria, and modeling for sustainable energy and materials. Key contributions include advancing the green transition through economically viable renewable energy solutions and optimizing processes for materials like ionic liquids and bio-compounds. Education and Career: Alopaeus has led teaching evaluation committees and departmental roles, emphasizing education alongside research. He has supervised over 130 master’s theses and contributes to chemical engineering education programs, blending research insights into teaching. His courses cover fundamentals and applied topics like plastics recycling and renewable raw materials. Research Interests: Alopaeus’ work spans process modeling, phase equilibria, and multiphase phenomena. He develops data-driven models for predicting thermodynamic properties (e.g., infinite dilution activity coefficients) and explores sustainable solvents like ionic liquids. Recent studies include CO₂ capture, hydrogen solubility in bio-oils, and biorefinery processes. Awards and Recognition: Honors include the Teacher of the Year award (Aalto University Student Union), Young Researcher Prize, and scholarships from Finnish foundations. His work bridges academia and industry, addressing large-scale sustainability challenges. Grants and Labs: He collaborates on projects like the AI-on-Demand platform and contributes to research groups focused on chemical engineering and process innovation. His lab focuses on multiphase systems, CFD modeling, and sustainable process design.

• Fluid Dynamics
• Thin Film Mechanics
• Viscous Fingering
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Mr Haolin Yang is a Tutor and Demonstrator in the School of Mathematics & Statistics at the University of Glasgow. His research focuses on fluid dynamics, particularly thin film mechanics and viscous fingering phenomena in lubricated systems. He has contributed to studies on non-porous fluid spreading and interfacial dynamics in complex substrates. Recent work includes investigations into viscous fingering patterns and thin film stability published in the Journal of Fluid Mechanics . Collaborations involve researchers like Prof. Katarzyna N. Kowal and Prof. Nigel J. Mottram.

Santanu Kumar DasView profile

Researcher

• Fluid Mechanics
• Electrohydrodynamics
• Nonlinear Dynamics
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Santanu Kumar Das is a Researcher affiliated with Technische Universität Darmstadt, Germany. His work focuses on fluid dynamics, nonlinear systems, and applied mathematical methods. He has contributed to understanding viscoelastic fluid behavior under electric fields, viscous fingering phenomena in Hele-Shaw cells, and drop impact dynamics. Research interests include electrohydrodynamics, structural dynamics of beams, and numerical techniques for solving nonlinear oscillator problems. His articles span experimental and computational approaches to multiphase flows, instability mechanisms, and analytical methods for engineering systems. No academic awards or grants explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. No advising or team/laboratory affiliations detailed in the current data.

• Process Systems Engineering
• Mathematical Optimisation
• Sustainable Energy Systems
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Dr Michael Short is an Associate Professor of Process Systems Engineering at the University of Surrey , affiliated with the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and the Surrey Institute for Sustainability . His research focuses on mathematical optimisation tools for sustainable process design, bioenergy systems, renewable energy integration, and pandemic risk modelling. Current projects include AI-driven biogas production optimisation and carbon-negative chemical synthesis. EPSRC-funded £1.7M project on AI for biogas production Co-I in £5M Supergen Bioenergy Impact Hub Developed open-source DECO2 software for ASEAN decarbonisation His team applies mixed-integer nonlinear programming (MINLP) and machine learning to industrial challenges in pharmaceuticals, aquaculture, and microbreweries. Collaborations span Eli Lilly, Pfizer, and universities in Japan, Malaysia, and Brazil. Supervised projects address grid-scale energy storage, CO2 utilisation, and rural electrification. Scientific Awards : 2021 EPSRC Impact Acceleration Account Commercialisation Fellow Best Speaker Award at 2020 Sustainable Process Integration Lab Conference Editorial Board Member of Journal of Water Process Engineering Recent publications examine direct air capture integration, waste-to-energy brewing processes, and whole-system energy models. Supervises students in distributed energy systems, catalytic processes, and sustainable design.

• Chemical Engineering
• Multiphase Flow
• Energy Optimisation in Wastewater Treatment
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Rex Thorpe is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Surrey 's School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. His work spans multiphase flow analysis, energy optimisation in wastewater treatment, and innovative chemical recycling technologies. Former Head of Chemical and Process Engineering (2008-2015), he has pioneered research in anaerobic digestion flexibilisation and membrane technology for water treatment. Key research areas: multiphase flows in industrial systems Energy recovery from sewage sludge Advanced plastic recycling methods Volatile organic compound (VOC) abatement His recent publications focus on direct contact heat exchangers , dynamic biogas systems , and salinity effects on membrane permeability . The studies frequently combine experimental validation with mathematical modelling across scales from pilot plants to full municipal operations. Scientific accolades include: Fellow of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (FIChemE) Chartered Engineer (CEng) Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) As an educator, he teaches Energy and Industrial Systems and Process Equipment Design modules. His legacy includes foundational work on pipe bend forces, fluidised bed conveying, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) calibration techniques.

Andrés F. ClarensView profile

Professor

• Decarbonization of infrastructure
• Carbon capture and sequestration
• Low-carbon cement development
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Andrés F. Clarens is a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Virginia and Associate Director of the UVA Environmental Institute. His research focuses on decarbonization pathways for infrastructure systems, including industrial sectors like cement production and energy systems. He leads the Clarens Lab, which develops low-carbon cements and models climate mitigation strategies using tools like industrial ecology and systems analysis. His work integrates geoscience, engineering, and policy to address climate change challenges. Clarens holds a B.S. from the University of Virginia and advanced degrees from the University of Michigan. Key research areas include carbon capture/sequestration, negative emissions technologies, and sustainable materials. He has been recognized with awards like the NSF CAREER Award and a Fulbright Fellowship. Teaching responsibilities include courses on environmental engineering fundamentals, green engineering, and water chemistry. Current students include PhD candidates Suzanne Moore Nguyen, Wade Fritzeen, and Kimmie Dela Cerna. Recent initiatives include advancing U.S. industrial innovation policy at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (2024). His lab's C5 cement project develops low-emission alternatives to traditional cement using calcium silicate carbonation. Collaborative grants include DOE ARPA-E and NSF funding. Over 100 peer-reviewed publications span topics from carbon storage to biofuel lifecycle assessments. Research highlights include modeling climate policies under 1.5°C targets and quantifying mineral reactivity via machine learning.

• Fluid Dynamics
• Multiphase Flow
• Reactive Flow
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Henrik Ström is an Assistant Professor in Fluid Dynamics at Chalmers University of Technology, specializing in multiphase flow modeling, reactive flow analysis, and rarefied flow simulation. His research spans molecular to continuum levels, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration. He has contributed to over 160 publications, focusing on automotive catalysis, bubble dynamics, biomass conversion, and CFD-DEM modeling. Research Interests: Multiphase flow dynamics, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), reactive flow modeling, automotive exhaust systems, and biomass thermochemical processes. He explores phenomena such as lift forces on deformable bubbles, soot generation in gasifiers, and flow distribution optimization in catalytic converters. Projects include advanced modeling of catalytic converters, particle-fluid coupling in biomass conversion, and carbon capture technologies. He collaborates on automotive pollution control, heat exchanger design, and nanoscale catalytic systems. His work integrates experimental validation with high-resolution numerical simulations.