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Joseph A. BielloView profile

Professor

• Atmospheric Fluid Dynamics
• Partial Differential Equations
• Asymptotic Methods
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Joseph A. Biello is a Professor of Mathematics at the University of California, Davis, holding appointments in both the Department of Mathematics and through membership in the Graduate Group in Applied Mathematics and the Graduate Group in Atmospheric Sciences. He serves as an Associate Editor for the SIAM Journal of Applied Mathematics, demonstrating his standing in the mathematical and atmospheric science communities. Professor Biello's primary research interests focus on atmospheric fluid dynamics, partial differential equations (PDE), and asymptotic methods for PDE and dynamical systems. His work bridges mathematical theory with atmospheric science applications, particularly in tropical dynamics. He has developed the "DoNUT model" (Divergence-free Net Coriolis force Using a Kinematic approach) for studying convective cloud dynamics and has conducted extensive research on the non-traditional Coriolis force and its effects on tropical atmospheric phenomena. His research often involves collaborations with atmospheric scientists like Matt Igel, with whom he has produced video discussions about their joint work. An analysis of Professor Biello's recent publications reveals a strong focus on multiscale atmospheric dynamics, particularly examining how the non-traditional Coriolis terms affect tropical convection, cloud circulations, and momentum fluxes. His work combines theoretical asymptotic analysis with numerical modeling approaches to understand complex atmospheric phenomena. The DoNUT model appears to be a significant contribution to the field, providing a framework for studying convective cloud dynamics with attention to the often-neglected components of the Coriolis force. His research program demonstrates how mathematical rigor can address fundamental questions in atmospheric science. Active collaborations with researchers worldwide including Matt Igel Mentored by notable scientists including the late Andy Majda of NYU Developed innovative modeling approaches for tropical atmospheric dynamics Regular contributor to atmospheric science literature with consistent publication record Through his teaching in the Mathematics Department at UC Davis and his participation in the Graduate Groups, Professor Biello mentors students in both mathematical theory and its atmospheric science applications. His research program integrates analytical mathematics with computational approaches to tackle challenging problems in atmospheric dynamics, with implications for improving weather and climate models, particularly in understanding tropical convection and large-scale atmospheric circulation patterns.

• Numerical Simulation
• Powder Technology
• Granular Media
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Sylvain Martin is a Lecturer and Researcher at MINES Saint-Étienne's Centre for Chemical Engineering, affiliated with the Powder Science and Technology (PMMG) department. His academic background includes a PhD and Engineering degree in Chemical Engineering from Université de Technologie de Compiègne. His research focuses on numerical simulation of granular and porous media using particle methods: DEM : Simulating dry powders and mixing processes SPH : Modeling free-surface flows and atomization LBM : Analyzing reactive flows in porous materials Dr. Martin teaches core engineering subjects including Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, and Computational Methods. His recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on advancing simulation methodologies for industrial applications like powder mixing optimization, sintering validation, and granular material characterization. Research frequently involves interdisciplinary collaboration with materials scientists and process engineers.

Jordi Llorca PiqueView profile

Professor

• Catalysis
• Hydrogen Production
• Renewable Energy
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Jordi Llorca Pique is a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Eastern Barcelona School of Engineering (EEBE), part of the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC). He is affiliated with the Institute of Energy Techniques and leads multiple research initiatives focused on sustainable energy solutions. His research expertise spans catalysis, hydrogen production, renewable energy, environmental engineering, and advanced materials science. Llorca Pique's work focuses on developing novel catalytic materials for energy conversion processes, particularly in hydrogen production, CO2 utilization, and sustainable fuel development. His laboratory employs advanced techniques including Direct Ink Writing for catalyst fabrication and investigates both fundamental reaction mechanisms and practical applications for clean energy technologies. The most recent publications reveal a strong trajectory in developing structured catalytic materials for hydrogen production, CO2 conversion to valuable chemicals, and advanced materials for energy applications. His work demonstrates particular innovation in additive manufacturing of catalytic structures, bimetallic catalyst systems, and novel approaches to CO2 hydrogenation. The research shows increasing interdisciplinary collaboration across materials science, chemical engineering, and environmental science domains. Llorca Pique has successfully supervised multiple PhD students and leads several major research groups including CCEM (Center for Research in Multiscale Science and Engineering of Barcelona), NEMEN (Nanoengineering of Materials Applied to Energy), CER-H2 (UPC Hydrogen Research Center), and ENCORE (Energy, Catalysis, Process and Reaction Engineering). His work has received significant funding from competitive national and European research programs. His laboratory maintains strong industry connections and focuses on translating fundamental research into practical energy solutions, particularly in the areas of hydrogen economy and carbon-neutral fuel production. The research group actively collaborates with international partners and participates in European research initiatives addressing sustainable energy challenges.