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Sarah PerezView profile

Researcher

• Mathematical modelling
• Numerical simulation
• AI-driven approaches
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Sarah Perez is a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the GeoEnergy research group at the Lyell Centre, part of the School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society at Heriot-Watt University. Holding a PhD in Applied Mathematics from the University of Pau in France, she specializes in developing numerical and machine learning models for geological carbon storage applications. Her research sits at the intersection of mathematical modeling, numerical simulation, and AI-driven approaches for subsurface energy systems. She develops frameworks that integrate pore-scale imaging with AI-based uncertainty quantification to improve reliability of subsurface predictions, with particular focus on fractured and reactive media. Her work bridges multiple scales to address leakage risks and subsurface integrity in carbon storage systems. Analysis of her publications reveals consistent focus on computational methods for geological applications, with increasing integration of AI techniques across her work from 2022-2025. Her research shows strong interdisciplinary connections between computational physics, machine learning, and geoscience. Beyond research, Perez actively contributes to academic community through science communication and early-career initiatives. She co-chairs the InterPore Student Awards Sub-Committee and organizes YouTube webinars on Porous Media research and AI for Net Zero, demonstrating commitment to knowledge exchange and interdisciplinary collaboration. Her professional network shows significant international collaboration, with research activities spanning multiple countries and institutions. She maintains active engagement with the scientific community through conference presentations and peer-reviewed publications in high-impact journals.

Senol AtaogluView profile

Professor

• Structural Mechanics
• Numerical Modeling
• Solid Mechanics
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Prof. Dr. Senol Ataoglu is a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Istanbul Technical University (ITU). He holds administrative roles including Vice Rector (2024–present) and Acting Dean (2020–2020). His expertise includes Structural Mechanics, Numerical Modeling, Solid Mechanics, and Buried Pipes. He has advised numerous graduate students on topics like composite materials, thermal stress analysis, and pipeline design. His research focuses on civil infrastructure durability, material behavior under extreme conditions, and innovative engineering solutions for urban systems. He has published over 38 peer-reviewed articles and contributed to projects such as the 2017 BAP-funded study on concrete shear strength. Education: PhD in Structural Engineering from ITU (1997–1999). Academic career spans roles from Research Assistant (1993) to Professor (2017–present). He has served on editorial boards, including the El-Cezeri Journal of Science and Engineering, and holds patents in plastic pipe design. His work emphasizes practical applications in earthquake-resistant construction, utility tunnel systems, and composite material analysis. Recent research highlights include post-earthquake building assessments in Hatay, stress analysis of pretensioned structures, and utility tunnel applications for natural gas pipelines. He actively collaborates internationally and mentors students via thesis supervision, covering structural analysis, material characterization, and computational methods.

• Transportation Planning
• Traffic Engineering
• Public Transport Integration
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Murat Ergün currently serves at Istanbul Technical University's Faculty of Civil Engineering, Department of Civil Engineering, specializing in transportation planning, traffic engineering, and sustainable infrastructure. He holds a PhD in Transportation Engineering and has contributed extensively to urban mobility, pavement engineering, and risk assessment in transportation systems. PhD (1993): Transportation Engineering, Istanbul Technical University MSc (1985): Transportation Engineering (Mixed), Istanbul Technical University BSc (1981): Civil Engineering, Uludağ University His research focuses on GIS integration for spatial transport analysis, centroid optimization in planning, and sustainable asphalt materials. Recent projects include risk assessment for urban roadside assets and dynamic creep analysis of polymer-modified asphalt. Collaborations with İ. Adalıoğlu dominate his 2025 publications. Key projects span from 2005 BAP initiatives to 2025 studies on autonomous vehicles in public transport. Though no specific scientific awards are listed, his Scopus h-index of 8 reflects significant scholarly impact.

• Linear Statistical Models
• Covariance Analysis
• Biostatistics
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Jarkko Isotalo is a University Lecturer in the Department of Computing Sciences at Tampere University, Finland. His affiliation is within the Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences, focusing on theoretical and applied statistical research. His research interests span linear statistical models , covariance analysis , biostatistics , and computational statistics . Notably, he explores topics like the Best Linear Unbiased Estimator (BLUE), mixed models, and their applications in clinical trials and ecological studies. Recent work includes studies on permissible covariance structures in linear models, treatment outcomes for gambling disorder (using randomized controlled trials), and partitioning of forest CO2 emissions. His articles often emphasize theoretical foundations while addressing practical implications in health and environmental sciences. Isotalo has contributed to methodological advancements in statistical modeling without explicitly mentioned awards or grants. His research often involves interdisciplinary collaborations, bridging mathematics, computing, and applied sciences.

Oskar MencerView profile

Professor

• Numerical methods and simulations
• Imaging
• Discretization of space, time and value
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Oskar Mencer is a Professor in the Department of Computing at Imperial College London , where he has been a member of academic staff since 2000. He was also a Consulting Professor at Center for Computational Earth and Environmental Science , Stanford University (2009-2010). His research focuses on Multiscale Dataflow Computing , exploring the interaction of hardware and software systems through domain-specific representations, parallel programming, VLSI design, and compiler methodologies. He has contributed to fields including high-performance computing, FPGA optimization, and computational finance. Dr. Mencer's work has been recognized with a Special Award from Com.sult (2012), Imperial College Research Excellence Award (2007), and a Top EPSRC Advanced Fellowship (2001). He has received multiple best paper awards, including at ICFPT'08 and ASAP 2008, and his 2000 paper on stream architectures was recognized as historically significant in 2015. His publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on FPGA acceleration , custom architectures , and parallel processing across geophysics, finance, and neuroscience applications. Special Award for Dataflow Innovation (2012) Best Paper Award - ICFPT'08 Best Paper Award - ASAP 2008 He has served on technical committees for conferences such as FPL , DATE , and FPT , and leads the Computer Architecture Research Group (currently inactive).

• Electrochemistry
• Materials Science
• Energy Storage
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Dr. Zihan Song is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Oxford's Department of Engineering Science, collaborating with Prof. Paul Shearing. His research focuses on electrochemistry and materials science for energy storage, particularly high-energy anode materials and multiscale characterizations (e.g., X-ray imaging) in solid-state batteries. He holds a BEng in chemical engineering from Tianjin University (2015) and a PhD from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (2020), specializing in anode materials for lithium-ion batteries. From 2021 to 2023, he researched carbon nitride and carbonaceous materials for rechargeable batteries at the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces under Prof. Markus Antonietti. His current projects include multiscale characterizations for solid-state batteries. He is affiliated with the ZERO Institute and contributes to the field of sustainable energy storage.

Sébastien GaltierView profile

Professor

• Plasma Physics
• Astrophysics
• Turbulence
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Sébastien Galtier is a Professor of Astrophysics at Université Paris-Saclay and a member of the Plasma Physics Laboratory (LPP) at the Polytechnic School (École Polytechnique), located in Palaiseau, France. He holds an honorary fellowship from the Institut Universitaire de France. His primary affiliation is with the Space Plasmas team within the LPP, focusing on fundamental plasma physics and astrophysical applications. His research spans turbulence in astrophysical and cosmological contexts, including solar wind dynamics, magnetohydrodynamics (MHD), gravitational waves, and interstellar medium processes. He employs advanced mathematical frameworks and numerical simulations to explore these phenomena. Key research areas include weak MHD turbulence theory, solar coronal heating mechanisms, planetary dynamo processes, and the study of compressible and incompressible plasma turbulence. His work bridges theoretical models with observational data from space missions and laboratory experiments. Notable contributions include groundbreaking studies on gravitational wave turbulence, solar wind plasma dynamics, and the development of exact scaling laws for compressible and Hall MHD turbulence. He has authored influential books such as Physics of Wave Turbulence (2023) and Introduction to Modern Magnetohydrodynamics (2016). Awards include the Honorary Fellowship of the University Institute of France, recognizing his contributions to plasma physics and astrophysics. His research has been published in leading journals like Physical Review Letters , Astrophysical Journal , and Journal of Plasma Physics .

• von Neumann algebras
• C*-algebras
• CSL-algebras
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Roger Smith is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Texas A&M University, affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences. His research specializes in operator algebras, including von Neumann algebras, C*-algebras, CSL-algebras, and functional analysis. He earned his Ph.D. from Oxford University in 1975 after completing his S.M. at MIT and B.A. at Jesus College, Oxford. Smith's current work focuses on computational methods for partial differential equations and numerical homogenization, with recent publications exploring multiscale techniques for elliptic equations. His articles demonstrate strong engagement with finite element approximations and convergence analysis for complex mathematical systems. While no awards are documented, Smith maintains active collaborations internationally and contributes to seminar organization. His teaching includes courses like Math 172 and 407, with office hours available for student consultation.

J. Richard LandisView profile

Professor

• Biostatistics
• Epidemiology
• Clinical Research Informatics
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Dr. J. Richard Landis is a Professor of Biostatistics and Statistics at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine and Wharton School, respectively. As Senior Vice Chair (SVC) of the DBEI Department, he oversees strategic initiatives and serves as a liaison between academic and clinical units. His roles include Director of the Biostatistics Unit at the Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics (CCEB), and Director of the Clinical Research Computing Unit (CRCU), supporting translational research infrastructure. He holds advanced degrees from Millersville University (B.S.Ed., 1969), and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (M.S. 1973, Ph.D. 1975). Prior to Penn, he was Professor of Biostatistics at the University of Michigan (1975–1988) and founded Penn State's Center for Biostatistics and Epidemiology (1988–1997). Dr. Landis' research focuses on statistical methodologies for longitudinal and categorical data, with applications to urological, renal, and chronic pain syndromes. He leads NIH-funded Data Coordinating Centers for networks like the MAPP Research Network (2008–2022) and the Chronic Renal Insufficiency Cohort (CRIC) study (2001–2023). His work emphasizes precision medicine, clinical trial design, and translational epidemiology. He has authored over 180 peer-reviewed articles and received prestigious awards, including the Mortimer Spiegelman Gold Medal and the Marvin Zelen Leadership Award. His current projects include the RURAL study (NHLBI) and the HOPE Consortium (NIDDK). Grants & Leadership : NIH-funded DCCs for MAPP, CRIC, and RURAL studies Collaborations : Co-investigator roles in CTSA-Hub cores and multidisciplinary teams Labs/Teams : CRCU, CCEB, and SDCC/SDRC centers

• Geometric Measure Theory
• Optimal Transport
• Partial Differential Equations (PDEs)
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Paolo Bonicatto is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Trento . His teaching responsibilities include courses such as Analisi matematica 2 for Industrial Engineering students, focusing on differential and integral calculus for functions of several variables and applications to physics. He also contributes to advanced programs in Mathematics at the Master's level, including Geometric Measure Theory and Optimal Transport , emphasizing problem-solving and mathematical modeling skills. His research interests span Geometric Measure Theory , Optimal Transport , and Partial Differential Equations (PDEs) , with a focus on topics like current transport, regularity theory for transport equations, and applications to material science. Recent work involves the analysis of advection-diffusion equations, homogenization of elasto-plastic evolutions, and the structure of divergence-free measures in low dimensions. His publications highlight contributions to the well-posedness of transport equations, renormalization techniques for vector fields, and the study of BMO-type norms and Poincaré inequalities. Notably, his work addresses foundational questions in calculus of variations and functional analysis, such as representations of total variation and decomposition results for vector fields. While no scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed, his academic output reflects active engagement with cutting-edge problems in mathematical analysis. He collaborates on interdisciplinary projects, bridging pure mathematics and applications in physics and engineering. No lab affiliations or student advisements are documented in the provided materials.

Gerhard SommerView profile

Associate Professor

• Biomechanics
• Cardiovascular Engineering
• Tissue Mechanics
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Gerhard Sommer is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Biomechanics, Graz University of Technology (Austria), where he has held academic positions since 2003. He is also Vice Dean of Studies for Biomedical Engineering and Doctoral School, and has served as Deputy Head of the Institute since 2014. His expertise spans cardiovascular biomechanics, arterial properties, and material modeling of biological tissues. Education: PhD (2008, TU Graz), Habilitation (2021). Key professional milestones include tenure as Assistant Professor (2018–2023) and Senior Postdoctoral Researcher (2013–2018). He has conducted research at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Sweden, and held visiting professorships in France, Germany, and Croatia. Research focuses on mechanical properties of arteries, atherosclerosis mechanisms, and computational modeling of soft tissues. Notable contributions include studies on homocysteine-induced aortic stiffening and the development of a Cardiac Simulation Device. His work integrates experimental and computational approaches to understand disease progression. Grants include leadership of Austrian Science Fund (FWF) projects on arterial biomechanics and aortic dissection. Awards include the 2022 Best Collaborative Paper Award and the 2014 Inventum Award. Labs: Manages the Biomechanics Laboratory since 2007. Current projects involve investigating B-vitamin deficiency effects on arteries and developing iMooc courses like MetSy for metabolic syndrome education.

• Biomechanics
• Soft Tissue Mechanics
• Cardiovascular Biomechanics
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Gerhard Holzapfel is a Professor at TU Graz's Department of Biomechanics. His research focuses on biomechanics of soft biological tissues, cardiovascular systems, and advanced material modeling. He leads the Institute of Biomechanics, conducting experimental and computational studies on tissue mechanics, vascular diseases, and medical device design. Education : Details not explicitly provided in source text. Research Interests : Dr. Holzapfel's work spans constitutive modeling of soft tissues, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) in vascular systems, mechanobiology of cells and tissues, and biomaterials. He emphasizes translating biomechanical insights into clinical applications such as endovascular devices and surgical simulations. His studies often integrate microstructural analysis with macroscopic mechanical behavior to understand pathologies like atherosclerosis and aortic dissection. Publications : Recent work highlights advancements in fiber dispersion models for skin mechanics, Bayesian frameworks for material calibration, and CFD-driven evaluations of TEVAR (thoracic endovascular aortic repair). His articles emphasize predictive modeling of tissue behavior under various loading conditions, with applications in cardiology and regenerative medicine. Awards : No specific honors or fellowships mentioned in the provided text. Advising & Grants : No student/advisor relationships or grant details explicitly listed. The Institute of Biomechanics likely supports collaborative projects in biomechanical engineering and medical research. Labs/Teams : Director of TU Graz's Institute of Biomechanics, leading interdisciplinary teams in biomechanics, material science, and computational modeling. Collaborates with clinical partners on vascular biomechanics and surgical device development.

Ben AshbyView profile

Associate Professor

• Mathematical Biology
• Ecology and Evolution
• Host-Parasite Interactions
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Ben Ashby is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Simon Fraser University's Faculty of Science. His research focuses on mathematical biology, particularly the ecology and evolution of host-parasite interactions. He uses mathematical models to study parasite spread, virulence evolution, and the impact of host traits like resistance or mating strategies. Education: DPhil in Zoology from the University of Oxford (2014). Research Interests: Ben’s work spans infectious diseases, the evolution of diversity, sexual selection, and niche evolution. He explores how traits evolve in response to pathogens and how ecological factors influence evolutionary dynamics. His models address topics like defensive symbionts, age-structured resistance, and coevolutionary timescales. Labs/Teams: He is part of the Mathematics, Genomics & Prediction in Infection & Evolution (MAGPIE) group at SFU, applying mathematical approaches to infectious disease challenges. Teaching: Currently teaches MATH 360 D100 (Introduction to Biomathematics) in Fall 2025. Past courses include advanced topics in epidemiological modeling and evolutionary dynamics. Office & Contact: Located in K9525, reachable at ben_ashby@sfu.ca or via his research website ecoevotheory.com .

Günther MeschkeView profile

Professor

• Computational mechanics of materials and structures
• Multiscale models for porous materials and fiber reinforced composites
• Advanced discretization methods for fracture and fragmentation analysis
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Günther Meschke is a Full Professor at the Institute for Structural Mechanics, Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, since 1998. He has held academic positions including Associate Professor and University Assistant at Vienna University of Technology, Austria, and served as Dean and Director at Ruhr University. 1996: Habilitation in Strength of Materials and Structural Mechanics 1989: Dr. techn. (summa cum laude), Vienna University of Technology 1983: Dipl.Ing in Civil Engineering (with honors), Vienna University of Technology His research focuses on computational mechanics of materials and structures, multiscale modeling for porous materials and composites, advanced discretization methods for fracture analysis, and computational methods for subsurface engineering. Publications include work on gradient-enhanced damage models, hydraulic fracturing simulations, and steel-fiber-reinforced concrete failure analysis. Recent articles emphasize multiscale computational methods, fracture mechanics, and hydro-mechanical coupling in civil engineering applications. Key journals include Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering and International Journal for Solids and Structures . 2016: Top Library Reads of ASCE 2016: Austrian Science Board Membership 1997: Cardinal Innitzer-Advancement-Prize He serves as Associate Editor for one scientific journal and on the Editorial Board of five others, with affiliations including the International Association for Computational Mechanics (IACM) and acatech (German Academy of Science and Engineering).

Theodorian Borca-TasciucView profile

Professor

• Thermal Engineering
• Nanoscale Thermophysics
• Energy Conversion
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Theodorian Borca-Tasciuc is a Professor and Associate Head of Graduate Studies in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He directs the Nanoscale Thermophysics and Energy Conversion Laboratory (NanoTEC) , focusing on thermal conductivity, thermoelectric materials, and energy-efficient systems. PhD in Mechanical Engineering from UCLA (2000) Academic career since 2001 Research interests span thermal engineering, nanoscale thermophysics, and energy conversion for electronics and buildings. His work includes thermal metrology, thermoelectric enhancement, and sustainable building systems. Publications highlight trends in nanoscale thermal transport, energy-efficient building envelopes, and thermoelectric materials (e.g., Bi2Te3, graphene composites). Awards: NSF CAREER award (2004) Professional roles include Associate Editor for the Journal of Nanomaterials , ASME K8 committee member, and symposium organizer for ASME/MRS.