Prof. Mario Kupnik is a Full Professor at the Technische Universität Darmstadt , leading the Measurement and Sensor Technology Group within the Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology. His academic career includes roles at Stanford University (2005–2011) and Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus (2011–2014). He holds a doctorate from Montanuniversität Leoben (2000–2004) and a master's in Telematics from Graz University of Technology. His research focuses on micromachined sensors and actuators , ultrasonic and electroacoustic systems , and non-destructive testing . He pioneers innovations in wearable sensors, biomedical applications, and additive manufacturing for sensor integration. Notable contributions include air-coupled ultrasonic transducers, 3D-printed ferroelectret sensors, and robotics for STEM education. Recent work emphasizes biodegradable sensors , acousto-optic modulation , and multi-parameter medical measurement systems . His projects span from fundamental material science to applied engineering solutions, often leveraging open-source hardware. Kupnik’s labs integrate interdisciplinary approaches, combining electrical engineering, materials science, and biomedical engineering.
Hirata Akimasa is a Professor at Osaka University's College of Engineering, Department of Communications Engineering, and affiliated with the Advanced Medical Physics and IT Research Center. His work bridges biomedical engineering , electromagnetic safety , and neuroscience . Degree: Doctor of Engineering (Osaka University, 2000) External Career: Researcher at University of Victoria (1999) Research Focus : Electromagnetic wave effects on human physiology Thermal stress and heatstroke risk assessment Machine learning for personalized brain stimulation Computational anatomy and dosimetry Article Trends : Recent work spans neural stimulation , millimeter-wave safety , thermal modeling , and machine learning applications , emphasizing electromagnetic compatibility , neurophysiology , and environmental health . Scientific Recognition : 2024: Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Award 2023: IEEE Fellow 2022: Japan Open Innovation Award 2018: Japan Academy Medal Grants & Collaborations : Multiple JSPS grants (2001-2025), including basic science research (2011) and bioelectromagnetics (2014). Collaborated with IEEE, WHO, and ICNIRP committees.
Thorsten A. Kern is Professor and Director of the Institute of Mechatronics in Mechanical Engineering at Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH). He joined TUHH in January 2019 after serving as R&D manager for interior components at Continental, leading a team of 300 engineers worldwide. From January 2023 to January 2025, he served as Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, and is elected to serve as Vice President for Teaching and Learning from October 2025 to October 2028. Since 2022, he has been Vice President of the EuroHaptics Society. Dipl.-Ing. (2002), Darmstadt University of Technology Dr.-Ing. (2006), Darmstadt University of Technology Prof. Kern's research focuses on electromagnetic sensors and actuators, particularly their system integration in high-dynamic applications. His work spans human-machine interfaces, haptic devices, and the intersection of technology with arts. He has a strong interest in medical applications including robotic rehabilitation systems, wearable exoskeletons, and telemanipulation systems. His research also extends to maritime applications, including ship energy systems and ocean monitoring technologies. Prof. Kern's recent publications reveal a strong focus on haptic interfaces, rehabilitation robotics, and maritime energy systems. His work combines theoretical modeling with practical implementation, often involving interdisciplinary teams. There's a clear trajectory toward tele-rehabilitation systems with haptic feedback, maritime power systems optimization, and novel sensor development. His research demonstrates consistent integration of mechanical, electrical, and control engineering principles to solve complex real-world problems. Over 30 patent families with >120 patent applications worldwide Main editor of "Engineering Haptic Devices" (3rd edition) Vice President of EuroHaptics Society (since 2022) Prof. Kern shows a strong passion for entrepreneurship and mentors young people through the Impossible Founders network. He actively supports students in IP-oriented exploitation of research findings, leveraging his extensive patent experience. His research is supported by various projects in haptics, mechatronics, and rehabilitation engineering, with collaborations spanning academia and industry. Prof. Kern leads the Institute of Mechatronics in Mechanical Engineering (M-4) at TUHH, which houses specialized laboratories including the Haptics Lab, PHiLsLab (Power Hardware-in-the-Loop Laboratory), and Optics Lab (Goniometer Laboratory for Measuring Light Fields). His research team includes multiple research assistants and doctoral students working on electrical measuring systems, autonomous multi-sensor drifters, SMART Sensor Particles, and human-machine collaboration projects.
Dr. Carsten Lange is a faculty member at the Chair of Hydrogen and Nuclear Energy within the Institute of Process Engineering and Environmental Technology at Technische Universität Dresden . Since 2010, he has led the Reactor Dynamics workgroup and has served as Head of the nuclear training reactor AKR-2 since 2015. His research focuses on nonlinear stability analysis of boiling water reactors (BWR) , model order reduction techniques , neutron noise analysis , and non-invasive reactor monitoring . Dr. Lange earned his PhD in 2009 from Technische Universität Dresden with a dissertation titled Advanced nonlinear stability analysis of boiling water nuclear reactors . He has contributed to projects like GRE@T-PIONEER and international initiatives such as the OECD/NEA Zero Power Reactors Task Force . His work includes experimental reactor physics , nuclear safety , and reactor instrumentation development. His research spans nuclear reactor stability , neutron imaging , and advanced simulation techniques . Key publications analyze PWR power fluctuations , coupled fuel assembly vibrations , and reduced-order models for online monitoring . Dr. Lange actively mentors students in reactor physics and reactor training assignments.
T M Indra Mahlia , a Distinguished Professor at the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering , University of Technology Sydney (UTS), leads cutting-edge research in sustainable energy systems and environmental engineering. As a core member of the Centre for Technology in Water and Wastewater and the Centre for Advanced Modelling and Geospatial Information Systems , he bridges engineering innovation with practical climate solutions. PhD from University of Malaya (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) Fluency in English, Indonesian, Malay, and Achinese for peer review His research spans Techno-Economic Analysis , Circular Economy , and Water-Energy Nexus challenges, supported by over $5 million in grants. His work focuses on: Hydrogen energy systems optimization Advanced materials for energy storage Low-cost water purification technologies Sustainable biodiesel production Thermal management innovations As a Highly Cited Researcher (Clarivate Analytics, 2017-2022) and The Australian 's 2019/2025 Sustainable Energy Leader , he mentors future researchers - notably guiding two Highly Cited PhD students ( H.C. Ong and A.S. Silitonga ). His publications across 2024-2026 demonstrate technical advancements in: Hydrogen carrier systems Microalgae-derived lubricants High-entropy alloy corrosion resistance Artificial neural network optimization Phase change material thermal sinks Biohydrogen production pathways
Prof. Dr. Christian Brauner serves as a Professor and Group Leader of the Structural Mechanics group (Lightweight Construction and Fiber Composite Technologies) at the Institute of Polymer Technology within the School of Engineering and the Environment at the University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW). He has held this position since 2017 and concurrently serves as Chairman of the Board of Composite United Switzerland since 2018. His educational background includes a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Dipl.-Ing. FH) from Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences (1991-2005) and a Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in “Computer Aided Mechanical Engineering” from FH Flensburg (2006-2008). He completed his doctorate at the University of Bremen on numerical methods for manufacturing process modeling. Prof. Brauner's research focuses on fiber composite design methods, manufacturing simulation (draping, infusion, curing, warping), multiphysical modeling, and material development. He specializes in Production 4.0 integration—virtually mapping manufacturing processes with online monitoring systems. Current projects include infrared curing of thermoset composites, ultrasonic welding techniques, fatigue testing of dynamically loaded components, and high-temperature aerospace composites. His work spans automotive, marine, medical devices, and footwear applications, demonstrating cross-industry relevance of composite technologies. He leads multiple research initiatives including the EU project on high-temperature aviation composites, SuCoHS (sustainable composites), and Filapodo (patient-specific orthopedic filaments). As initiator of the NTN Innovation Booster Plastics for Zero Emission (since 2022), he drives sustainability in plastics engineering while teaching advanced composites courses across FHNW’s academic programs. Prof. Brauner heads the Structural Mechanics group at FHNW’s Institute of Polymer Technology, leveraging experience from building an eight-person department at Bremen’s Fiber Institute where he developed simulation methods to replace empirical industrial practices with knowledge-based manufacturing planning.
Albert To is a Professor at the Swanson School of Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, where he holds the William Kepler Whiteford Professorship. He serves as Director of both the MOST-AM Consortium and the ANSYS Additive Manufacturing Research Laboratory. Since joining Pitt in 2008, he has advanced from assistant to associate (2014) and full professor (2019). Education: BS, MS, and PhD from UC Berkeley; MS from MIT Postdoctoral Research: Northwestern University with Wing Kam Liu Dr. To's primary research interests center around design optimization for additive manufacturing, multiscale methods, and computational mechanics. His work focuses on fast process modeling and topology optimization for metal additive manufacturing. He directs the ANSYS Additive Manufacturing Research Laboratory, which houses advanced metal 3D printers including EOS DMLS, Optomec LENS, and ExOne binder jetting systems. In 2016, he founded the MOST-AM Consortium, which now includes over 30 member companies and research labs collaborating on additive manufacturing research. His research has been consistently supported by major funding agencies including NASA, DOD, DOE, NSF, America Makes, and industry partners like ANSYS. The recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on addressing key challenges in metal additive manufacturing processes, particularly laser powder bed fusion and wire-arc directed energy deposition technologies. His work spans from fundamental process modeling to practical applications in materials science and mechanical engineering. NSF BRIGE Award (2009) Air Force Summer Faculty Fellowship (2009) Board of Visitors Faculty Award (2016) Carnegie Science Award (2018) Best Student Paper Award, 46th Acoustic Emission Working Group Meeting (2003) Dr. To has secured substantial research funding from government agencies and industry partners to advance additive manufacturing technologies. His MOST-AM Consortium facilitates collaboration between academia and industry, accelerating the translation of research findings into practical applications. He has advised numerous graduate students who have contributed to his extensive publication record in top journals. His laboratory at the University of Pittsburgh is equipped with state-of-the-art metal 3D printing systems, enabling both fundamental research and applied development in additive manufacturing. The MOST-AM Consortium provides a framework for industry collaboration, ensuring research addresses real-world challenges in the field.
Jishan Liu is a Professor in the School of Engineering at The University of Western Australia, specifically within the Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering department. His academic profile shows extensive research contributions with 241 research outputs and 20 granted research projects. Professor Liu's primary research interests focus on Unconventional Reservoir Multiphysics (URM) with applications to: Coal seam gas extraction Shale gas extraction $$\text{CO}_2$$ sequestration in coal Coal mine safety Caprock sealing safety His specific expertise includes examining the effects of local mass transfer, momentum transfer, and deformation compatibility between rock matrix and fracture on physical processes, and incorporating these into the framework of Geo-Multiphysics. His research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to energy and environmental sustainability. His work spans across the fields of Energy and Mining and Resources, with specific expertise in Unconventional Gases, Geomechanics, Modelling, Coupled Multiphysics, and Porous Flow. Professor Liu has been involved in significant research projects including: Four Stage Permeability Evolution Theory for Low Permeable Rocks (2020-2024) Impact of coal-fluid interaction on the effectiveness of fracturing during coal seam gas drainage (2014) CarbonNet Dynamic Seal Capacity (2012-2013) Development of a Novel Experimental Approach for the Evolution of Coal and Shale Permeability (2012) Multiscale Dynamics of Ore Body Formation (2010-2015) These projects demonstrate his long-standing commitment to advancing knowledge in reservoir engineering and geomechanics. His recent publications show continued productivity with focus on permeability evolution, coal mechanics, and advanced modeling approaches. His work has garnered significant attention with an h-index of 63 and over 11,815 citations according to Scopus. Professor Liu has supervised 14 research students throughout his career, contributing to the development of the next generation of researchers in his field.
Maitane Berecibar is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Power Electronics at Vrije Universiteit Brussel, affiliated with the MOBI - Electromobility Research Centre. She leads research on lithium-ion batteries, thermal management systems, and sustainable energy storage solutions. Key roles include project coordination in EU-funded initiatives like GEARING MOBI and REBORN. Her work spans fundamental and applied research, with a focus on battery degradation, fast charging, and second-life applications. Education & Professional Background: While specific academic qualifications are not detailed, her extensive leadership in doctoral and master's theses supervision, along with prestigious grants (e.g., Francqui Start Up Grant), underscores her academic and professional standing. Research Interests: Her work centers on optimizing battery performance through advanced thermal management (e.g., phase-change materials), developing predictive models for battery degradation, and exploring sustainable battery chemistries. She also investigates the integration of batteries into grids and electric vehicles, emphasizing fast charging protocols and safety. Recent Article Trends: Recent publications focus on self-healing batteries, hybrid cooling systems, and solid-state electrolytes. Themes include improving battery longevity, reducing environmental impact, and advancing digitalization in manufacturing processes. Awards & Honors: Francqui Start Up Grant (2023) – Supports innovative battery research FWO Postdoctoral Fellow Senior (2020) – Recognizes her research excellence WEVJ BEST PAPER AWARD (2021) – For contributions to EV battery systems Grants & Projects: Active in >50 projects, including GEARING MOBI (2025–2029) for next-gen EV tech and REBORN (2025–2028) for second-life battery systems. She also co-organizes international conferences like Batteries2025. Labs & Collaborations: Leads interdisciplinary teams in battery design, thermal systems, and sustainability. Collaborates with global institutions on electromobility and decarbonization.
Dr. Vasanthan Devaraj is a PostDoc Group Leader at the Institute for Photonic Quantum Systems (PhoQS) in the University of Paderborn , leading the Ultrafast Nanophotonics group. His research focuses on plasmonics, 3D printing of nanostructured materials, biosensor development, and quantum emitter engineering. He specializes in self-assembly techniques, metallic nanostructure fabrication, and biohybrid systems. Research Interests : Plasmonic nanostructures and their optical properties 3D printing of metallic and biomaterial nanoarchitectures Smart biosensors for healthcare, environment, and agriculture Quantum dots and photonic devices Bio-inspired self-assembly using M13 bacteriophage Energy-efficient nanomaterials for solar cells Notable Contributions : Pioneered 3D printing of multi-material plasmonic nanostructures with sub-100 nm resolution. Developed biosensors for lung cancer detection, environmental pollutants, and fruit freshness analysis. Optimized plasmonic nanocavities with sub-5 nm gaps for enhanced light-matter interactions. Recent Work Trends : His articles emphasize plasmonic dimer assembly , 3D-printed metallic nanostructures , and biohybrid systems . Key themes include self-assembly optimization, plasmonic field enhancement, and biomaterial integration for diverse applications. Labs & Teams : Leads the Ultrafast Nanophotonics Group , collaborating on projects involving photonics, quantum materials, and bio-inspired engineering.
Sadik Omairey is a Senior Research Fellow at Brunel Composites Centre (BCC), a joint venture between Brunel University London and The Welding Institution (TWI) since June 2019. He serves as technical lead for collaborative projects involving automotive crash structures, all-composites aircraft fuselage assembly, and thermoplastic additive manufacturing. Affiliated with Brunel University London's College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences, he represents BCC at academic conferences and contributes to postgraduate student training. His research spans composite materials reliability, metamaterials, biomechanics, and sustainable manufacturing. Key interests include computational homogenization (notably through his EasyPBC tool), crashworthiness optimization, adhesive bonding, and additive manufacturing. His work integrates experimental testing with advanced finite element modeling, focusing on applications in aerospace, automotive, and biomedical engineering. Recent publications (2021-2025) reveal strong trends in multiscale modeling of composites, life cycle analysis for sustainable design, and bio-inspired metamaterials. His collaborative work frequently addresses industrial challenges in automotive crash structures and aircraft fuselage assembly, with growing emphasis on recyclability and environmental impact assessment in materials engineering. Awarded significant professional recognitions: PRINCE2® Foundation Project Management certification (2023) Chartered Engineer and Fellow of IMechE (CEng FIMechE, 2018) Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA, 2018) Omairey actively supervises postgraduate students and leads multiple funded research projects including HyPStore (hydrogen storage), modular crash boxes, and PADICTON (distortion compensation in additive manufacturing). His work bridges academic research with industrial applications through partnerships with automotive and aerospace sectors. He contributes to BCC and IMM research groups, focusing on experimental validation and computational modeling of advanced composite systems.
Mirco Raffetto is a Full Professor in the Department of Naval, Electrical, Electronic, and Telecommunications Engineering (DITEN) at the University of Genoa under the Polytechnic School. He actively participates in academic governance as a member of the Department Board, Scientific Council of the Interuniversity Center for Electromagnetic Fields and Biosystems (ICEMB), and School Council. Research Focus: His work spans Electromagnetic field analysis for moving media Computational electromagnetics with finite element methods Metamaterial modeling and inverse scattering Photobiomodulation effects on mitochondrial function Microwave imaging for biomedical applications Waveguide and cavity analysis for industrial systems His research combines theoretical rigor with numerical simulations to solve complex problems in electromagnetics and interdisciplinary biosystems. Teaching: He teaches graduate courses on Electromagnetic Fields in multiple degree programs including Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering. His teaching emphasizes both fundamental theory and practical applications.
Dr. Yeong Shiong Chiew is a Senior Lecturer at Monash University Malaysia's Malaysia School of Engineering. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Canterbury (New Zealand), specializing in model-based mechanical ventilation for respiratory failure patients. His research focuses on biomedical engineering, physiological modeling, and clinical trial design, with a strong emphasis on AI applications in healthcare and mechanical system control. He also serves as an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the University of Canterbury's Mechanical Engineering Department and holds leadership roles in global engineering organizations like the International Federation of Automatic Control (IFAC). Education: PhD in Mechanical Engineering, University of Canterbury (2013) MEng in Mechanical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (2010) BEng in Mechanical-Automotive Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (2007) Research Interests: Model-based mechanical ventilation protocols AI-driven healthcare solutions Respiratory mechanics modeling Clinical decision support systems Medical device development Virtual reality in healthcare Recent Projects: Clinical Application of Respiratory Models (CARE Study) – evaluating ventilator-patient interaction AI-enhanced breast cancer risk modeling Real-time palm fruit ripeness detection via UAV High-resolution single-pixel imaging using GANs Awards: RINENG Young Investigator Award (2023) MUPA Supervisor of the Year (2020) PVC Excellence in Education Award (2019 Team) ITEX Gold Medal (2021) Grants & Supervision: Accepting PhD students in mechanical ventilation modeling, AI healthcare, and physiological systems Principal investigator on multiple interdisciplinary grants totaling over MYR 5M Supervised projects in ICU monitoring systems and medical device prototyping Labs & Teams: Leading the Model-Based Clinical Ventilation Research Group at Monash Malaysia Collaborator with the University of Liege's Biomedical Engineering Lab Part of the IFAC Technical Committee on Biological & Medical Systems
Olivier Chadebec is a CNRS Research Director at G2Elab, the power electrical engineering research department of Université Grenoble Alpes in France. He leads the 'Models, Methods and Methodologies Applied to Electrical Engineering' research team (MAGE group) and the ERT-CMF (Low Magnetic Fields Technological Research Group) at G2Elab. He was involved in creating the International Laboratory 'James Clerk Maxwell' in collaboration with the University of Lyon and Brazilian universities. Chadebec received his engineer and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the Grenoble Institute of Technology in 1997 and 2001. After a post-doctorate with Schneider Electric, he joined CNRS in 2003 as a Research Associate. He received his 'Habilitation à Diriger les Recherches' in 2011 and became a Research Director in 2015. He also spent a year in 2012 as a research associate at the Federal University of Santa Catarina in Brazil. His research focuses on computational electromagnetics applied to electrical energy conversion, developing numerical models, algorithms, and simulation tools for electromagnetic device analysis. His key research areas include finite element methods, integral methods, inverse problems, and low magnetic field metrology. He actively contributes to the development of the MIPSE platform commercialized by Altair Engineering via Flux software. His recent publications (2023-2025) show a strong focus on advanced computational methods for electromagnetic problems, including multiscale modeling, tensor compression techniques, FEM-BEM coupling for magnetoelectric effects, and optimization algorithms for electrical machine design and fuel cell diagnostics. His work demonstrates a consistent progression toward more efficient computational approaches for complex electromagnetic problems. Chadebec has supervised over 30 PhD students since 2006, with thesis topics spanning computational electromagnetics, inverse problems, fuel cell diagnostics, and submarine magnetic signature analysis. His research has significant applications in electrical machine design, fuel cell technology, submarine degaussing, and electromagnetic compatibility. He leads the MAGE research team and the ERT-CMF (Low Magnetic Fields Technological Research Group) at G2Elab, and has been instrumental in developing the MIPSE simulation platform used in industry through collaboration with Altair Engineering.
Charles Dorn is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at the University of Washington. His research focuses on structural mechanics, architected materials, and reconfigurable systems. Prior to UW, he was a Postdoctoral Fellow at ETH Zurich (2021–2024), and completed his PhD in Space Engineering at Caltech (2021), with additional degrees from Ecole Polytechnique and UW-Madison. Education: PhD, Space Engineering, California Institute of Technology, 2021 M.S., Multiphysics and Multiscale Modeling, Ecole Polytechnique, 2018 M.S., Space Engineering, Caltech, 2017 B.S., Engineering Mechanics, UW-Madison, 2016 Research Interests: His work bridges mechanics, computation, and design to create structures with extreme properties like wave steering and shape reconfiguration. Key areas include mechanical metamaterials, origami-inspired systems, and spatially graded metamaterials for vibration suppression. Recent projects explore inverse design methods and multi-configuration rigidity. Key Achievements: Developed ray-tracing tools for elastic waves in graded metamaterials Winner of 2018 R&D 100 Award for video-based vibration measurement techniques Collaborated with industry leaders like Prof. Sergio Pellegrino (Caltech) and Prof. Dennis Kochmann (ETH Zurich) Labs/Teams: Leads a research group at UW focused on advanced structural architectures and their applications across aerospace, robotics, and electronics.
