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• Renewable Energy
• Power Systems
• Smart Grids
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Predrag Mršić is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering , University of Banja Luka. His work focuses on renewable energy integration, smart grid technologies, and fault detection in electrical networks. Education: Master of Electrical Engineering (assumed from "ma" title). Research: Specializes in photovoltaic systems, wind-diesel-battery hybrid power supplies, and Monte Carlo simulations for techno-economic assessments. Projects: Participates in EU-funded initiatives like "Digital Twins for Renewable Energy Systems in the Adriatic-Ionian Region" and national grants from the Ministry of Scientific-Technological Development. Tools: Leverages ORCID 0000-0002-8717-7292 and Google Scholar for academic visibility. Recent publications analyze solar panel orientation , hybrid power systems , and fault detection algorithms in distribution networks. His work often combines experimental validation with Monte Carlo modeling to address energy efficiency challenges. Projects like "Grid-Connected PV System Control Strategy" (2014) and "Fault Detection via Magnetic Field Measurement" (2020-2022) highlight his long-term engagement with renewable energy and grid reliability. Collaborations with institutions like ABB Research Center (Poland) and EU partners underscore his international research network.

• Biomechanics
• Renewable Energy Assessment
• Human Kinematics
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Daniel Ganea is a Professor at Ovidius University of Constanța, Romania, specializing in interdisciplinary research bridging biomechanics and renewable energy systems. His work demonstrates dual expertise in human movement analysis and Black Sea wind energy assessment. His primary research interests include Biomechanics (focusing on human kinematics, gait analysis, and upper limb modeling using neural networks and homogeneous transformation matrices) and Renewable Energy (specializing in Black Sea offshore wind patterns, high-altitude wind assessment, and AWES generator performance). Recent publications reveal strong methodology integration between artificial intelligence and physical modeling. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications shows dominant focus areas: 62% renewable energy research (particularly Black Sea wind dynamics), 32% biomechanics, and 6% educational technology. His energy work consistently targets regional potential assessment using 20-year hindcast data and neural network validation. His academic contributions include developing specialized testing equipment like horizontal bicycles for gait analysis and horizontal transformation frameworks for limb kinematics. Current work emphasizes practical applications in rehabilitation and sustainable energy infrastructure.

Eric AgolView profile

Professor

• Astrophysics
• Exoplanet Science
• Gravitational Lensing
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Eric Agol is a Professor of Astronomy at the University of Washington since 2003, specializing in astrophysics with a focus on extrasolar planets, gravitational lensing, and black hole accretion. His research combines analytical computations, numerical simulations, and observational data to study planetary systems, binary stars, and relativistic phenomena. Education: Ph.D. in Physics from UC Santa Barbara (1997); B.A. in Physics & Mathematics from UC Berkeley (1992). His career includes postdoctoral work at Johns Hopkins University and Caltech, focusing on black hole accretion and quasar modeling. He pioneered the use of transit timing variations (TTVs) to detect exoplanets and contributed to the Event Horizon Telescope project that imaged M87*'s black hole shadow. Key research areas include: Discovery and characterization of exoplanets (TRAPPIST-1 system, Kepler spacecraft data) Development of computational tools like TTVFast and QATS algorithm Gravitational lensing studies (self-lensing binaries, quasar microlensing) Black hole accretion disk modeling and Event Horizon Telescope collaboration Planetary atmosphere mapping using Spitzer and Hubble data Notable contributions include proposing radio imaging of black hole shadows and leading the team that mapped exoplanet weather patterns. He has advised over 15 graduate students and postdocs, many now leading positions in academia and industry. Labs/Teams: Active member of the UW Astronomy Department, involved in NASA missions and international collaborations like the Event Horizon Telescope.

• Superconductors
• 2D Materials
• Liquid Metal Applications
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Dr. Xun Xu is an Associate Professor and Principal Research Fellow at the University of Wollongong's Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials (ISEM), part of the Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences. His research focuses on advanced materials science, including superconductors, 2D materials, and liquid metals, with applications in energy storage and biomedical technologies. Dr. Xu has held this position since January 2024 and has secured significant funding through ARC grants. He leads projects on sodium-ion battery cathodes and has pioneered liquid metal-based technologies, such as adaptive electrodes and flexible circuits. His work has been recognized with awards, including the 2023 Research Excellence Award for Research Supervision. Dr. Xu's research spans superconducting materials, nanomaterial fabrication, and energy materials design. His team develops novel liquid metal joining techniques and explores 2D materials like germanene for photocatalytic applications. He has extensive experience in synthesizing MgB₂ superconductors for fault current limiters and has collaborated globally on projects involving nanotechnology and electrocatalysis. Recent publications highlight advancements in battery materials (e.g., sodium-ion cathodes), liquid metal microrobots for biomedical applications, and electronic properties of 2D systems. His work bridges fundamental material science with practical applications in energy storage and healthcare. Education: Doctorate in Materials Science (details not explicitly stated, but experience indicates advanced training in materials engineering). Awards: 2023 University of Wollongong Research Excellence Award for Supervision. Grants: ARC Discovery/Linkage Projects on sodium-ion batteries and superconductors, totaling significant funding. Dr. Xu's teaching and supervision topics include superconductors for wind turbines, liquid metal biomedical applications, and 2D materials for energy. He currently supervises research on electrocatalysis mechanisms. His lab focuses on cutting-edge material synthesis and characterization, with potential for future innovations in smart materials and sustainable energy systems.

• Impact of Renewable and Distributed Generation on Electricity Networks
• Power System Reliability
• System Stability
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Dr. Ashish Agalgaonkar is an Associate Professor in the School of Electrical, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering at the University of Wollongong, Australia. He previously held postdoctoral roles at the University of Tasmania and the Australian Power Quality and Reliability Centre (APQRC) at UOW, contributing to ARC-funded projects on power system dynamics and distributed grids. He coordinates the Graduate Certificate and Master of Electrical Power Engineering programs and is a Senior Member of the IEEE. His professional experience includes industry roles at KSB Pumps, MSEB, and NTPC in India. He holds a BE and ME from Walchand College of Engineering (Sangli, India) with First Class Distinction and a PhD from IIT Bombay. His research focuses on renewable energy integration, grid reliability, system stability, electricity markets, and smart grids. He has published over 100 papers and secured multiple research grants, including the ARC Training Centre in Energy Technologies for Future Grids and a project on green hydrogen production. His recent work explores trends in distributed generation visualization, electric vehicle infrastructure planning, hybrid energy storage systems, and Julia-based simulation tools. He actively supervises HDR students on topics like grid resiliency and voltage stability optimization. Service roles include assessing ARC applications and editing Energies journal. Dr. Agalgaonkar collaborates internationally to advance energy systems and has designed innovative control strategies for grids with high renewable penetrations. His contributions include frameworks for PV hosting capacity evaluation and unbalanced load management in distribution networks.

• Composite Materials
• Civil Engineering
• Structural Engineering
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Professor Tao Yu is an Honorary Fellow at the University of Wollongong (UoW), Australia, and Co-Director of the International Centre for Composites in Infrastructure (ICCI). He holds a BEng from Zhejiang University (2001) and a PhD from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (2007). His research focuses on composite materials in infrastructure, particularly FRP applications for structural strengthening and advanced finite element analysis. Key contributions include a 3D plastic-damage model for FRP-confined concrete and innovations in hybrid composite structures. He has authored over 120 publications and contributed to Chinese national standards. Prof Yu has secured significant funding, including ARC grants for FRP-concrete-steel hybrid columns and nanoscience-based materials. He serves on editorial boards of journals like Advances in Structural Engineering and Journal of Building Structures . His supervision includes multiple PhD/MPhil students focusing on hybrid columns, FRP-reinforced concrete, and geopolymer applications. His work emphasizes sustainable infrastructure and interdisciplinary collaboration through ICCI.

Maysam MousaviraadView profile

Associate Professor

• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI)
• Verification and Validation (V&V)
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Maysam Mousaviraad is an Associate Professor at the School of Engineering, Cal Poly Humboldt. His research focuses on multi-physics computational modeling, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), fluid-structure interaction (FSI), and uncertainty quantification. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Iowa, and MS and BS degrees from Sharif University of Technology in Tehran. His academic journey includes advanced studies in mechanical engineering with a strong emphasis on numerical methods and simulation-based design. His work spans applications in offshore wind energy, biofluids, microfluidics, and naval architecture. Mousaviraad has contributed extensively to CFD validation methodologies and high-fidelity numerical simulations of complex hydrodynamic systems, including planing hulls, wave adaptive vessels, and floating offshore structures. Education: PhD, Mechanical Engineering, University of Iowa MS, Mechanical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology BS, Mechanical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology His research interests emphasize rigorous verification and validation (V&V), stochastic simulation for design optimization, and the integration of CFD with multi-body dynamics (MBD) for coupled FSI problems. He has published widely on topics such as slamming pressures in naval vessels, turbulence modeling, and microfluidic flow analysis. Despite no listed awards or grants in the provided materials, his contributions to advancing CFD methodologies for marine and biomedical engineering applications are notable. His work bridges theoretical computational frameworks with practical engineering challenges in fluid dynamics systems.

• Natural Resource Economics
• Environmental Economics
• Economic Education
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Dr. Molly Espey is a Professor at Clemson University's Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business , specializing in natural resource economics, environmental policy, and innovative pedagogy. Her work bridges ecological and economic systems through studies on public land management, team-based learning, and student engagement. Dr. Espey earned her Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. in Agricultural Economics from the University of California, Davis (1994, 1989, 1988). She teaches courses including Introductory Microeconomics, Environmental Economics, and Natural Resource Economics. Research Focus : Her research explores how economic principles can address environmental challenges (e.g., land conservation policies, wind energy impacts on wildlife) and improve educational practices (team-based learning outcomes, gender dynamics in peer evaluations). Key themes include: Public land management strategies under federal programs Classroom design effects on collaborative learning Student diversity impacts on teamwork effectiveness Publications : Over 40 articles in journals like Journal of Natural Resources Policy Research and Higher Education Research and Development . Recent work emphasizes policy applications of market mechanisms for environmental protection and pedagogical innovations in economics education. Advising & Grants : No specific grants listed, but extensive contributions to curriculum development and student-centered learning frameworks. Advised multiple students on topics related to agricultural economics recruitment and team dynamics. Labs/Teams : Engaged in interdisciplinary research through Clemson's College of Business, focusing on sustainability and education policy.

• Computational Hydrodynamics
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Scientific Computing
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Anargiros Delis is an Associate Professor of Computational Mathematics at the School of Production Engineering & Management, Technical University of Crete since 2003. He holds a B.Sc. in Mathematics from the University of Crete (1993), an M.Sc. in Numerical Analysis and Computing from the University of Manchester (1994), and a Ph.D. in Applied and Computational Mathematics from the University of the West of England (1998). Education: B.Sc. Mathematics, University of Crete (1993) M.Sc. Numerical Analysis & Computing, University of Manchester (1994) Ph.D. Applied and Computational Mathematics, University of the West of England (1998) His research focuses on computational hydrodynamics, computational fluid dynamics, and scientific computing, with notable contributions to free surface flows, finite volume methods, and applications in coastal engineering, traffic dynamics, and environmental modeling. Recent work includes advancements in numerical simulations for epidemics transport dynamics, optimization of wind turbines using RANS-BEM solvers, and PDE-based traffic flow control systems. Key research themes include macroscopic modeling of epidemics, unstructured grid discretizations for Boussinesq-type models, and the development of high-resolution numerical schemes. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical applications in renewable energy, urban planning, and hydraulic infrastructure. Delis is affiliated with the Applied Mathematics and Computers Laboratory under the Science Division at the Technical University of Crete, contributing to interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of computational science and engineering.

Alana BlackburnView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Baroque Music Performance Practice
• Contemporary Music Composition
• Music Education Technology
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Dr Alana Blackburn is a Senior Lecturer in Music at the University of New England (UNE), affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences and Education and the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. She holds a PhD in Music from UNE and multiple advanced degrees including a Master of Music in Performance from the Sydney Conservatorium and a BMus from the Conservatorium van Amsterdam. Her research focuses on Baroque performance practices, contemporary recorder composition, music education technology, and ensemble dynamics. Alana's teaching spans Performance, Music Theory, and Studio Pedagogy, with a specialization in online music education strategies. She has received awards for excellence in teaching and has secured grants including the Create NSW Project Grant (2020) and UNE Early Career Researcher Grant (2019). Her work bridges performance and academia, with over 60 live performances internationally and contributions to recordings such as Derivations: Human-Machine Improvisations (2014). Her research explores intersections between technology and music, including web-based learning tools and the application of computer programming in performance improvisation. She has presented at international conferences on topics like group dynamics in chamber ensembles and the impact of digital media on music education. Alana's advocacy extends to recorder advocacy and the challenges of portfolio careers in the arts sector. Key Research Areas: Baroque ornamentation, cross-cultural composition, e-learning in music Recent Grants: 2020 ASCILITE D2L Research Grant, 2017 School of Arts International Travel Grant Performance Highlights: Salut! Baroque, Royal Wind Music, collaborations with Ben Carey and Neal Peres da Costa

• High-Performance Building Design
• Renewable Energy in Buildings
• Natural Ventilation
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Adil M. Sharag-Eldin is an Associate Professor of Architectural Sciences at Kent State University's College of Architecture & Environmental Design. He serves as a sustainability consultant for projects in the Middle East, including the 20 million sq. ft. King Saud University industrial incubator and King Abdul Aziz University's green campus initiative. His expertise includes high-performance design, renewable energy integration, and natural ventilation systems in buildings. Education: PhD from UC Berkeley, MS from MIT. Research focuses on air movement in enclosed spaces, health/comfort impacts, wind-induced pressures, and sustainable design guidelines. He contributed to the Saudi Grand Mosque's expansion's sustainability review in 2008. Developed parametric models for natural ventilation prediction Published extensively on building energy performance, green schools, and healthcare design Consulted for major Middle Eastern universities and urban revitalization projects Professional affiliations include USGBC, ASHRAE, and the Society of Building Science Educators. Current initiatives include the Environmental Science & Design Research Institute's interdisciplinary work on sustainable urban systems.

Jay WilhelmView profile

Associate Professor

• Aerial Robotics
• UAV Design and Testing
• Flight Simulation
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Jay Wilhelm is an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at the Russ College of Engineering and Technology, Ohio University , and serves as Director of the Avionics Engineering Center . His research focuses on Aerial Robotics, UAV design and testing (including path planning and collision avoidance), energy-neutral sensors, and flight simulation. He is also affiliated with the Ohio Research Institute for Transportation and the Environment. Key research themes include: UAV guidance systems using vector fields and Bézier curves Lidar and computer vision-based positioning Hybrid projectile systems and wind turbine technology Recent work emphasizes autonomous systems applications, such as leader-follower formation flight, trilateration positioning, and neural network-based cooperative localization. He has authored/co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles and holds multiple patents related to avionics and sensor systems. Notable projects include: Development of a LiDAR-camera hybrid positioning system Circulation-controlled vertical axis wind turbine analysis Collision avoidance algorithms for small UAVs His lab work involves collaboration with industry on projects like the S-duct inlet design and thrust vectoring mechanisms for drones. He advises students on avionics, robotics, and aerodynamics-related research.

Andrew GraettingerView profile

Professor

• Community Resilience
• GIS Technology
• Disaster Management
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Andrew Graettinger serves as Associate Dean for Research at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's College of Engineering & Applied Science, advancing the institution's R1 research status through interdisciplinary initiatives. Previously, he held professorial roles at the University of Alabama, directing graduate programs in Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering. His work focuses on applying GIS technology to address civil engineering challenges, with $7.5M+ in funded research. Education: PhD in Civil Engineering, Northwestern University (1998) MS in Civil Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (1994) BA in Geography, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (1989) Research emphases include community resilience post-extreme events, geotechnical sustainability, and 3D printing applications. His work bridges geospatial data analysis with infrastructure challenges, including disaster recovery frameworks and transportation system optimizations. Recent projects address flood resilience modeling, tornado impact assessment, and WisDOT data governance initiatives. Grants and collaborations focus on large-scale data integration (e.g., LiDAR, machine learning) and disaster preparedness. His interdisciplinary approach combines engineering, environmental science, and policy to enhance regional resilience and innovation.

Ashish VashishthaView profile

Lecturer

• Hypersonic Propulsion
• Combustion Modelling
• Green Energy Technologies
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Dr. Ashish Vashishtha is a Lecturer in the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at South East Technological University (SETU Carlow). He holds a PhD in Advanced Energy from The University of Tokyo (2016), with postdoctoral research at the National University of Ireland Galway and Indian Institute of Science Bangalore. His expertise spans hypersonic propulsion, green energy technologies, detonation combustion, and spray modeling. Education: PhD in Advanced Energy, The University of Tokyo (2013–2016) B.Tech/M.Tech (Dual Degree) in Aerospace Engineering, IIT Kanpur (2003–2008) Research interests include: Hypersonic flows and scramjet propulsion Detonation wave control and oblique detonation engines Green propellants and alternative fuels Cold spray additive manufacturing CFD modeling of combustion and fluid dynamics Grants and Projects: Principal Investigator for AltFuel4DF (2022), Pathway Funds (2023–2024) Focus on waste-to-biofuel technologies and hypersonic propulsion systems Awards: Research Ally Award (2022) Research Ally Award (2023) Collaborations include work on ram-air intakes for satellites, ADN-based propellants, and aerospike nozzles for additive manufacturing. He teaches courses in Space Engineering and Spacecraft Systems.

Sara MountneyView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Engineering Management
• Manufacturing Processes
• Operations Research
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Dr. Sara Mountney is a Senior Lecturer in Engineering Management at the University of Sheffield Hallam, leading the MSc in Advanced Engineering and Management. She holds a B.Eng (Hons) in Aerospace Engineering and M.Eng from the University of Hertfordshire, a PhD from Cranfield University/Rolls-Royce (2010), and a Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (2011). Her expertise bridges engineering and management, focusing on servitization, engineering knowledge management, and Six Sigma methodologies. Industrial experience includes roles at Warwick Business School, Dunlop Aviation, and SAP consultancy with CSC. Teaching: Delivers modules across undergraduate (Process Improvement, Railway Engineering Management) and postgraduate (Lean Operations) programs. Research: Explores servitization dynamics, particularly service-based firms entering product development. Her doctoral work addressed knowledge-sharing in gas turbine engine design. Publications span digital product ecosystems, wind turbine structural integrity, and servitization frameworks. No explicit awards are listed, though her industrial-academic career demonstrates impactful contributions to engineering management practices.