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• Acoustic Signal Processing
• Blind Source Separation
• Digital Signal Processing
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Shoji Makino is a Professor at Waseda University's Graduate School of Information, Production and Systems. He has held academic and research positions at institutions such as the University of Tsukuba and NTT Communication Science Laboratories. His work spans acoustic signal processing, blind source separation, and adaptive filtering. Education: Ph.D., Tohoku University (1993.03) Mechanical Engineering, Tohoku University Graduate School of Engineering (1979.04–1981.03) Engineering, Tohoku University Faculty of Engineering (1975.04–1979.03) Research Interests: His research focuses on acoustic signal processing for speech and audio, including blind source separation (BSS) , beamforming , and adaptive filtering . He pioneered methods for solving permutation alignment in frequency-domain BSS and developed geometrically constrained ICA techniques. Scientific Awards: Hoko Award (2018.10, Hattori Hokokai Foundation) Outstanding Contribution Award of the Institute of Electronics, Information, and Communication Engineers (2018.06) IEEE Signal Processing Society Best Paper Award (2014.01) IEEE Fellow (2004.01) IEICE Achievement Award (1997.05) Committee Memberships: He has served as Chair of the IEEE CAS Society's Blind Signal Processing TC, General Chair of IEEE WASPAA2007, and Associate Editor of IEEE Trans. SAP. He is actively involved in EURASIP, APSIPA, and the Acoustical Society of Japan.

Eral BeleView profile

Associate Professor

• Composite Materials
• Natural Fiber Composites
• Additive Manufacturing
• +6 more

Dr Eral Bele serves as Associate Professor (Teaching) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at University College London, with adjunct appointments at Vellore Institute of Technology (India) and external examiner duties at Coventry University. His research and teaching focus on mechanics of lightweight materials—composites, natural fibers, and cellular structures—aiming to develop lighter, stronger, energy-efficient solutions through experimental mechanics and finite element analysis. His research spans four core projects: (1) manufacturing mechanics of natural fiber composites and technical foams; (2) fracture toughness of metamaterials; (3) additive manufacturing of hierarchical microlattices; and (4) fatigue mechanics in natural structural materials. This work leverages UCL's Materials, Structures and Manufacturing Research group facilities, including mechanical testing labs, full-field strain mapping, and additive manufacturing equipment for metallic and fiber-reinforced components. Recent publications (2022–2025) reveal concentrated expertise in additive manufacturing applications, fracture behavior of novel materials, and sustainable material development—particularly in nacre-like composites, lunar regolith processing, and natural fiber foams. His work bridges experimental validation with computational modeling to advance sustainable materials engineering. Dr Bele holds the following recognition: Senior Fellow Advance HE (York, United Kingdom) His educational leadership includes serving as UCL's Departmental Tutor and Head of Undergraduate Education, designing the MSc in Future Manufacturing and Nanoscale Engineering (2023), and supervising MEng Capstone Design Projects. Internationally, he co-leads PhD training at CICY (Yucatan) on micro-CT characterization of composites and established VIT's Sustainable Manufacturing undergraduate program. His research group operates within UCL's Materials, Structures and Manufacturing Research ecosystem and maintains active collaborations with University of Toronto, CICY, VIT, and EU industrial partners—focusing on natural fiber composites, metamaterials, and sustainable manufacturing processes.

• Plasma Spectroscopy
• Particle Transport
• Heat Transport
• +5 more

Benedikt Geiger is an Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Engineering, affiliated with the Department of Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics and Electrical & Computer Engineering. He leads the Helically Symmetric eXperiment (HSX), focusing on quasi-symmetry and transport in stellarators, and directs the Turbulence and Spectroscopy Group conducting diagnostics at DIII-D, W7-X, and NSTX-U. Ph.D., Ludwig-Maximilians University (2013) Diploma (MS), Ludwig-Maximilians University (2009) Diploma Thesis, Max-Planck Institute for Physics (2009) His research spans experimental plasma spectroscopy, particle/heat transport, synthetic diagnostics, and turbulence analysis in fusion devices. Recent work includes developing deep learning algorithms for ELM prediction and real-time confinement regime detection, alongside turbulence studies in negative triangularity plasmas and impurity transport in W7-X. Key awards include the 2025 Grainger Institute for Engineering Professorship, 2020 DOE Early Career Award, 2014 Landau Spitzer Award, and the 2014 Otto-Hahn Medal. He holds leadership roles in the National Stellarator Coordinating Committee, Transport Task Force, and International Stellarator and Heliotron Workshop.

Tim HappelView profile

Research Professor

• Plasma Physics
• Nuclear Fusion
• Tokamak Physics
• +7 more

Dr. Tim Happel is a leading researcher in plasma physics and fusion energy, affiliated with the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP) in Garching, Germany, where he serves as Head of the Plasma Dynamics Division and a Scientific Member of the Max Planck Society since 2024. He also lectures at the University of Ulm, contributing to academic education in plasma physics. His research focuses on turbulence, confinement regimes, and advanced tokamak operation, particularly using the ASDEX Upgrade device. His research interests center on plasma turbulence in tokamaks, with a special emphasis on the Improved Energy Confinement Mode (I-mode) and discharges with negative triangularity, which are promising for future fusion reactors. He investigates turbulence-flow interactions, develops diagnostics like Doppler reflectometry, and validates gyrokinetic simulations against experiments. His work bridges theoretical modeling and experimental validation to improve predictive capabilities for ITER and DEMO. The 15 most recent publications highlight a strong trend toward predictive fusion science, with studies on gyrokinetic code validation (e.g., GENE), edge-localized modes, pedestal physics, and negative triangularity configurations. These works are published in top journals like Nuclear Fusion and Nature Communications , reflecting his leadership in advancing core and edge plasma physics for next-generation fusion devices. Itoh Prize for Plasma Turbulence (for doctoral work on Doppler reflectometry) Dr. Happel leads the Turbulence research group at IPP since 2023 and has been instrumental in major collaborative efforts, including the EUROfusion Tokamak Exploitation programme. His work is supported by extensive experimental campaigns and international grants, though specific funding sources are not detailed. He collaborates widely across institutions, as seen in co-authorship with teams from EUROfusion, ASDEX Upgrade, and other tokamak facilities. He heads the Plasma Dynamics Division at IPP, overseeing research on turbulence, transport, and confinement optimization in fusion plasmas. His team integrates experimental diagnostics, advanced data analysis, and high-performance simulations to tackle key challenges in plasma physics.

Ambrogio FasoliView profile

Professor

• Plasma Physics
• Nuclear Fusion
• Magnetic Confinement
• +4 more

Ambrogio Fasoli is a Full Professor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the School of Basic Sciences and the Center for Research in Plasma Physics (SPC). He holds leadership roles including Academic Vice President and oversees multiple plasma physics research groups, such as the TCV Tokamak Physics and Low-Temperature Plasma Physics and Applications teams. His work focuses on magnetic confinement for nuclear fusion, fast-ion dynamics, and Alfvén eigenmode stability in tokamaks. Key Research Areas: Magnetic confinement, tokamak experiments, fast-ion transport, plasma turbulence, nuclear fusion technology Teaching: Courses on nuclear fusion and plasma physics fundamentals Recent Publications examine advanced tokamak configurations, fast-ion loss diagnostics, Alfvén eigenmode behavior, and proton beam interactions in plasma. His work bridges experimental studies on TCV and JET tokamaks with theoretical modeling and AWAKE experiment contributions. Supervised Students include Daniel Louis Arthur Biek, Jesus Poley Sanjuan, and over a dozen EPFL doctoral candidates. His contact and institutional details span EPFL's Vice-Presidency and SPC research units.

• Metamaterials
• Electromagnetic and Microwave Applications
• Terahertz Technology
• +7 more

Cumali Sabah is a faculty member in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the Middle East Technical University Northern Cyprus Campus (METU NCC), within the College of Engineering. His research is centered on advanced electromagnetic systems, particularly metamaterials and their applications in microwave and terahertz frequency regimes. Research Interests: His primary fields include Metamaterials, Electromagnetic and Microwave Applications, Terahertz Technology, Wave Propagation & Scattering, Antennas, Multilayer Structures, and Metamaterial-Based Sensing. He has pioneered work on fishnet metamaterials, chiral structures, polarization rotators, and absorbers, with applications in sensing and communication systems. The analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on the design, simulation, and experimental validation of metamaterial structures for terahertz and microwave applications. Key themes include dual-band and multiband operation, polarization independence, low-loss configurations, and novel resonator geometries such as split-ring and omega-shaped elements. His work also extends to solar system applications, particularly in photovoltaic panel optimization through sun tracking and cooling. Scientific Contributions: Pioneering work on free-standing and waveguide-based metamaterials Development of THz polarization rotators using chiral metamaterials Innovative designs of multiband and low-loss metamaterial absorbers Contributions to electromagnetic parameter retrieval methods for bianisotropic slabs Advising and Grants: While specific details about students or funded grants are not provided in the text, his extensive publication record and research leadership suggest active involvement in graduate supervision and research projects. He has collaborated with international researchers from Germany, Turkey, and other institutions, indicating strong academic networks. Labs and Teams: Although specific lab affiliations are not mentioned, his research likely involves experimental and computational work in electromagnetics and metamaterials, possibly within dedicated labs at METU NCC’s Electrical and Electronics Engineering Department.

Riikka KangaslampiView profile

Lecturer

• Discrete Geometry
• Mathematics Education
• Graph Theory
• +3 more

Riikka Kangaslampi is a University Lecturer in the Computing Sciences department at Tampere University, affiliated with the Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences. She holds a Doctor of Science degree and the title of docent in mathematics. Her research focuses on discrete geometry, mathematics education, and graph theory, with particular emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches combining mathematics with arts, architecture, and engineering education. Her research interests include discrete curvatures in graphs, student approaches to learning in engineering mathematics, and innovative pedagogical methods. She leads studies on instructional models, student-centered learning environments, and the psychological aspects of mathematics education. Collaborations involve multidisciplinary teams exploring connections between mathematics and creative fields. Recent work examines changes in student learning approaches during the pandemic, interdisciplinary group work dynamics, and the impact of different teaching methodologies. She contributes to both theoretical mathematics through graph curvature studies and applied educational research addressing practical teaching challenges in higher education. Her research groups include the Technology Supported Mathematics Education Research Group and the Algebra, Geometry and Topology Research Group. She actively publishes in education-focused journals like International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology, and mathematics theory journals such as Communications in Analysis and Geometry.

Justin BallView profile

Researcher

• Plasma Physics
• Nuclear Fusion
• Tokamak Physics
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Dr. Justin Ball is a Staff Scientist at the Swiss Plasma Center (SPC-TH) within the School of Basic Sciences at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL). His office is located in Building PPB, Room 117, Station 13, 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland. He serves as the Principal Investigator for the EUROfusion Theory, Simulation, Verification, and Validation project focused on negative triangularity. Dr. Ball received his Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering from the University of Michigan and his Master's degree in Nuclear Engineering from MIT. At MIT, he was a leading designer of the original ARC reactor, which later became the foundation for Commonwealth Fusion Systems. He completed his PhD in Theoretical Physics at the University of Oxford in 2016, where he received the European Physical Society Plasma Physics PhD Research Award. His research primarily focuses on theoretical plasma physics and nuclear fusion energy, with special emphasis on the effect of plasma shaping on turbulence in tokamaks. Dr. Ball has made significant contributions to understanding negative triangularity plasmas, gyrokinetic simulations, and plasma transport phenomena. His work bridges fundamental plasma physics with practical fusion energy applications, contributing to the development of more efficient fusion reactor designs. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2019-2024) reveals a strong focus on negative triangularity effects in tokamaks, gyrokinetic modeling of plasma turbulence, and optimization of plasma confinement. His research increasingly incorporates experimental validation with TCV tokamak data while advancing theoretical understanding of plasma transport mechanisms. European Physical Society Plasma Physics PhD Research Award Dr. Ball actively supervises PhD students including Anuaruly Oraz, Balestri Alessandro, and Sun Haomin, with past student Volcokas Arnas. His research is supported by EUROfusion funding and contributes to major fusion energy initiatives. He has also secured significant research funding through his involvement with projects that have attracted substantial investment, including the Commonwealth Fusion Systems initiative which has raised $2 billion. As part of the Swiss Plasma Center at EPFL, Dr. Ball collaborates with a multidisciplinary team working on various aspects of fusion energy research. His work connects with experimental groups operating the TCV tokamak and contributes to the broader European fusion research community through EUROfusion. He is also an active science communicator, having co-authored the popular science book 'The Future of Fusion Energy' with Jason Parisi in 2019.

• Mathematics History
• Finite Permutation Group Theory
• Representation Theory
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Janet L. Beery is a Professor of Mathematics at the University of Redlands, where she has been teaching since 1989. She holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from Dartmouth College (1989) and specializes in finite permutation group theory and the history of mathematics, with particular focus on Thomas Harriot's work. As editor of the MAA online journal Convergence , she has significantly contributed to the integration of historical perspectives in mathematics education. Her research interests span finite permutation group theory approached through representation and character theory, combinatorial methods, and the history of mathematics, particularly in developing innovative approaches to mathematics education. She has been instrumental in implementing computer use and interactive learning in calculus and linear algebra courses, and developed an activity-based elementary mathematics history course (MATH 115) that has proven popular with students. Beery's scholarly output demonstrates a strong trajectory toward historical mathematical analysis, particularly her extensive work on Thomas Harriot's contributions to mathematics. Her publications reveal expertise in both pure mathematics (permutation groups) and historical mathematical methods, with increasing focus on the educational applications of historical mathematical approaches. The majority of her recent work centers on historical mathematical texts and their pedagogical applications. MAA Meritorious Service Award (2010) University of Redlands Innovative Teaching Award (2008) AP Calculus Examination Development Committee, College Board (2002-2008) Newsletter Editor, MAA Southern California-Nevada Section (2003-present) Professor Beery has directed numerous undergraduate research projects through the Senior Research Seminar, a required capstone course for mathematics majors at the University of Redlands. Her approach emphasizes independent study, problem-solving, and communication skills development. She has secured NSF-ILI grants to establish computer classrooms and has coordinated workshops on calculus reform. Her students have undertaken diverse projects spanning mathematical modeling, cryptography, game theory, and historical mathematical analysis.

Gregory W. HammettView profile

Research Professor

• Plasma Turbulence
• Fusion Energy
• Computational Plasma Physics
• +3 more

Gregory W. Hammett is a Principal Research Physicist at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) and a Lecturer With Rank of Professor in Princeton University's Graduate Program in Plasma Physics. He is also an Associated Faculty member of the Program in Applied and Computational Mathematics. His research focuses on computational and theoretical studies of plasma turbulence in fusion and astrophysical contexts, emphasizing gyrokinetic simulations and advanced numerical algorithms. He holds a B.A. in Physics from Harvard University (1980) and a Ph.D. in Astrophysical Sciences from Princeton (1986). Hammett leads the Gkeyll team developing a discontinuous Galerkin-based gyrokinetic code for edge plasma simulations. He has been a Fellow of the American Physical Society since 1997 and received the Maxwell Prize in 2024. His teaching includes courses on plasma physics, turbulence, and numerical methods. Notable collaborations include work with the Max-Planck/Princeton Center for Plasma Physics and involvement in projects like the GENE and GS2 gyrokinetic codes. His advisory work includes mentoring over 15 graduate students, with contributions to fusion energy research through studies of plasma confinement, scrape-off layer turbulence, and magnetic mirror systems. He has authored/co-authored over 150 publications, with recent focus on electromagnetic edge turbulence models and full-f gyrokinetic simulations.

Stefano CodaView profile

Researcher

• Plasma Physics
• Nuclear Fusion
• Tokamak Physics
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Stefano Coda is a Maître d'enseignement et de recherche at the Swiss Plasma Center (SPC), within the School of Basic Sciences (SB) at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). He holds a dual affiliation with SPC-TCV (Physics of the TCV Tokamak) and SPH-ENS (Teaching), reflecting his combined role in research and education. He is based at the EPFL campus in Lausanne, Switzerland, and is actively involved in the TCV tokamak experimental program. His research is centered on plasma physics and nuclear fusion, with a focus on magnetic confinement. His primary interests include turbulence and transport in plasmas, electron cyclotron heating and current drive (ECRH/ECCD), internal transport barriers, geodesic acoustic modes, and advanced tokamak configurations—particularly negative triangularity plasmas. He employs and develops sophisticated diagnostics, such as phase contrast imaging, to study plasma fluctuations and suprathermal electron dynamics. His work aims to improve confinement and develop viable scenarios for future fusion reactors, including high-beta and long-pulse operations. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent trend toward exploring alternative tokamak configurations and optimizing plasma performance. Key themes include the physics of negative triangularity for enhanced confinement, the development of non-inductive, high-bootstrap scenarios, and the advancement of core fluctuation diagnostics for next-generation devices like JT-60SA. His work bridges experimental observations with first-principles modeling, contributing significantly to the international fusion research effort. Stefano Coda is an active advisor and educator. He has supervised numerous PhD students at EPFL, including Anand Himank, Cazabonne Jean Arthur, and Marinoni Alessandro, among others. He is also involved in teaching physics at EPFL. There are no scientific awards mentioned in the provided text. He leads a research group within the TCV team and collaborates extensively with the EUROfusion MST1 team, contributing to large-scale international projects in fusion energy science.

• Applied Mathematics
• Theoretical Physics
• General Relativity
• +6 more

Christiana Pantelidou is a Royal Society – SFI University Research Fellow at the School of Mathematics and Statistics, University College Dublin , Ireland. Her work bridges Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics , with a focus on General Relativity , AdS/CFT correspondence , and gravitational turbulence . She holds a PhD in Theoretical Physics (2014, Imperial College London) and an M.Sc. in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces (2010, Imperial College London). Her research has been supported by competitive grants, including the Marie-Curie Individual Fellowship (2019) and the Royal Society - SFI University Research Fellowship (2021), which funded a PhD student and a postdoctoral researcher. Her recent publications analyze gravitational phenomena via holography, exploring topics like quasinormal modes , hydrodynamic transport , and supersymmetric color superconductors . Her work reveals spectral instabilities in black holes, transient instabilities in AdS spacetimes, and universal properties of pseudospectral contour lines. Scientific awards include: Marie-Curie Individual Fellowship (2019) Royal Society - SFI University Research Fellowship (2021) Royal Society Enhancement Grant (2022) She supervises PhD students and has coordinated courses such as Black Hole Mechanics and General Relativity . Her professional activities span conference organization , journal refereeing , and public engagement through initiatives like "Pint of Science" and the science blog "Letters from the Universe" .

Ethan PetersonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Radiation Transport
• Fusion Reactor Design
• Neutronics
• +4 more

Ethan Peterson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he leads the neutronics group at the Plasma Science and Fusion Center. His research focuses on radiation transport and transmutation methods, reactor design optimization, and uncertainty quantification for fusion technologies. PhD in Experimental Plasma Physics, University of Wisconsin–Madison Research interests center on developing predictive nuclear modeling for fusion reactor design, emphasizing high-fidelity Monte Carlo simulations using OpenMC. His work addresses unique challenges in fusion neutronics including complex geometries, tritium breeding, and materials testing, with applications to projects like SPARC, LIBRA, and ARC tokamaks. Recent publications demonstrate expertise in neutron shielding design, computational validation, and multi-physics simulations for fusion systems. He teaches courses in neutron physics, Monte Carlo methods, and plasma physics seminars.

Tiffany HarteView profile

Researcher

• Quantum Physics
• Condensed Matter Physics
• Atomic Physics
• +6 more

Dr. Tiffany Harte is a Researcher at the Department of Physics, University of Cambridge, affiliated with the Cavendish Laboratory. She leads research in quantum technologies, particularly atom interferometry and ultracold atomic systems. Her work focuses on experimental and theoretical studies of quantum phases in optical lattices, dark matter detection, and gravitational wave sensing. She contributes to major initiatives like the AION project (ultra-cold strontium laboratories) and AEDGE (atomic experiments in space). Her research interests span quantum simulation of frustrated systems, negative temperature states in bosonic systems, and precision measurement techniques. She explores novel geometries like kagome lattices and triangular optical setups to study exotic quantum phenomena. Recent efforts include developing high-precision atom interferometers for fundamental physics experiments and advancing optical lattice engineering for quantum many-body studies. Dr. Harte’s publications reflect her interdisciplinary approach, bridging atomic physics with condensed matter and astrophysics. She has contributed to workshop summaries on terrestrial atom interferometry advancements and designs for ultra-high vacuum systems critical to precision experiments. Her work is supported by collaborations across physics disciplines at Cambridge and beyond. She currently holds no listed scientific awards but is actively involved in pioneering research projects shaping quantum technologies.

Yves MartinView profile

Lecturer

• Plasma Physics
• Fusion Energy
• Tokamak Control Systems
• +3 more

Yves Martin is a Lecturer at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in the School of Basic Sciences, specifically within the Service de la Physique et de la Chimie - General Engineering (SPC-GE). He serves as Deputy Director of SPC-GE and is also affiliated with EDPY (École Doctorale de Physique) for teaching responsibilities. His office is located at PPB 324 (Bâtiment PPB), Station 13, 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland. Dr. Martin's research focuses on plasma physics and fusion energy, with particular expertise in tokamak operations, plasma control systems, and edge localized modes (ELMs). His work primarily centers around the TCV (Tokamak à Configuration Variable) at EPFL, where he has made significant contributions to understanding plasma shaping, stability limits, and control mechanisms. His research spans both theoretical and experimental aspects of magnetic confinement fusion. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on plasma control techniques, particularly regarding Edge Localized Modes (ELMs) which are critical instabilities in tokamak operation. His work spans plasma shaping optimization, magnetic perturbation techniques, divertor physics including snowflake configurations, and real-time control systems for tokamak operations. These research areas represent some of the most challenging problems in magnetic confinement fusion research. Dr. Martin has supervised doctoral students including Piras Francesco (thesis on 'Extremely Shaped Plasmas to Improve the Tokamak Concept') and Rossel Jonathan (thesis on 'Edge Localized Mode Control in TCV'). His work has contributed to international fusion research efforts, including collaborations related to ITER diagnostics and physics.