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Julia ReeceView profile

Associate Professor

• Sedimentology
• Sediment Mechanics
• Submarine Slope Failure
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Dr. Julia Reece is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Graduate Admissions Committee at Texas A&M University’s Department of Geology & Geophysics within the College of Geosciences. She leads the Sediment Mechanics Lab, focusing on marine sediment hydromechanics, submarine slope stability, and shale reservoirs. Her research leverages IODP samples and integrates field, lab, and imaging techniques. Education: Ph.D. Geosciences, University of Texas at Austin (2011) Diplom (M.S.) and B.S. Geosciences, University of Bremen, Germany (2006, 2004) Research Interests: Her work explores sediment mechanics, early diagenesis, submarine landslides, and shale reservoirs. Key projects include microbial influences on mudstone properties, diatom-driven submarine slope failures, and geomaterial characterization of lunar simulants via NASA collaborations. Awards: 2020 NSF CAREER Award 2021 Dean's Distinguished Achievement Award for Excellence in Teaching 2010 Schlanger Ocean Drilling Fellowship Grants & Labs: Leads the NSF CAREER-funded project on submarine landslides and collaborates on NASA's EXTEC initiative. Her lab’s work on lunar simulant properties addresses challenges for future lunar infrastructure. Publications: Recent work includes studies on microfossil effects, diagenetic processes, and IODP-derived data analysis. Articles focus on hydromechanical behavior, sediment stability, and reservoir engineering applications.

Qiang CuiView profile

Professor

• Computational Biophysics
• Molecular Dynamics
• Chemical Physics
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Qiang Cui is Professor of Chemistry at Boston University specializing in computational biophysics and molecular simulations. His research employs multi-scale modeling approaches to study biological systems including membrane remodeling, protein allostery, and enzyme mechanisms. Recent work advances force field development (CHARMM/DFTB+), membrane biophysics, and machine learning applications in molecular biophysics. Publications demonstrate strong methodological focus on QM/MM techniques, free energy calculations, and integrated experimental-computational approaches. Ongoing investigations include lipid membrane interactions with nanoparticles, synaptic fusion mechanisms, photosynthetic energy transfer, and allosteric regulation in proteins.

Soonho LeeView profile

Academic

• Sustainable Cokemaking and Ironmaking
• Hydrogen/Ammonia Production and Utilization
• Advanced Carbon Materials
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Dr. Soonho Lee is an Honorary Lecturer at the School of Engineering, University of Newcastle, specializing in sustainable energy technologies. His research focuses on sustainable cokemaking, hydrogen/ammonia production, and advanced carbon materials. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Newcastle (2019) and a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Pusan National University, South Korea. Affiliations: University of Newcastle (Research Associate), International Collaborative Centre for Carbon Futures (ICCFC). Grants: Secured AUD $3.92M for Australia-Korea collaborative research hub, leading roles in over 30 grants from ACARP, ARC, and industry. Dr. Lee's research integrates advanced techniques like synchrotron-based micro-CT and ATR-FTIR to study coking behaviors and biomass/plastic utilization. His work on high-pressure pyrolysis for hydrogen production and 3D carbon foam anodes for Li-ion batteries highlights his interdisciplinary approach. He collaborates internationally, co-establishing the ICCFC with Pusan National University and Korean industry partners. Key research themes include: coking microstructure evolution, catalytic hydrogen combustion, HELE coal power plants, and low-carbon ironmaking . His articles analyze plastic layer permeability, coke quality, and carbon structure dynamics. As a co-supervisor, he guides PhD students on topics like polymer addition in coking and carbon structure mechanisms. His contributions span over 20 journal articles and 7 conference papers, emphasizing energy sustainability and materials innovation.

• Civil Engineering
• Structural Dynamics
• Residential Construction
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Emad Gad is the Dean of the School of Engineering at Swinburne University of Technology. Previously, he served as Chair of the Department of Civil and Construction Engineering at Swinburne and held roles as Associate Professor at the University of Melbourne and Research Scientist at CSIRO. His expertise spans structural dynamics, residential construction, and materials engineering, with contributions to industry standards and codes. He chairs the Australian Engineered Fasteners and Anchors Council (AEFAC) and serves on the board of the Australian Steel Institute (ASI), while also being a Fellow of Engineers Australia. Research Interests: Focuses on structural connections, fastening systems, and sustainable construction materials. Key areas include seismic performance, corrosion assessment, and lifecycle analysis of infrastructure materials. Grants: Leads over 114 grants, including major projects in low-carbon concrete, modular building systems, and smart infrastructure asset management. Notable funders include the Australian Research Council and industry partners like SmartCrete CRC and ITW Australia. Awards: Recognized with the Greg Hancock Perpetual Medal (2016), Chapman Medal (2015), and Vice Chancellor Industry Engagement Award (2015). Professional Activities: Active in industry-academia collaboration, with over 500 publications and extensive supervision of PhD candidates. His work emphasizes practical applications, such as developing innovative materials for resilient infrastructure and advancing condition monitoring technologies for power distribution systems.

• Civil Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Materials Science
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Dr. Lily Li is an ARC Future Fellow in the School of Engineering at Swinburne University of Technology, affiliated with the Centre of Smart Infrastructure and Digital Construction (CSIDC). Her research focuses on sustainable infrastructure materials, water treatment technologies, and composite materials, with a particular emphasis on eco-friendly binders, cement durability, and biomimetic processes. She holds a PhD from the National University of Singapore and has conducted postdoctoral research at Monash University and Hyflux. Dr. Li leads multiple ARC-funded projects, including the ARC Research Hub for Future Digital Manufacturing and a grant on controlled calcium release in biowaste polymer binders. Her work addresses challenges in carbon sequestration, wastewater treatment, and low-carbon construction materials. Awards include the ARC Future Fellowship (2021–2025) and Vice Chancellor’s Research Fellowship (Women in STEM). She supervises doctoral and master’s students in areas like urban stormwater systems, anaerobic co-digestion of waste, and microbial community studies. Key collaborations involve the Department of Defence (Australia) and international partners. Research Highlights: Developed novel antifouling membranes and low-cost grouting materials. Advanced biomimetic calcium carbonate binders and nano-TiO2-reinforced cements. Investigated freeze-thaw damage in concrete and photocatalytic cement mortars. Awards: ARC Future Fellow (2021–2025) Vice Chancellor’s Research Fellow (Women in STEM) Grants: Australian Research Council (ARC) grants totaling over AUD 5 million. Defense Department contracts for bio-inspired coatings and marine materials.

• Geothermal Energy
• Porous Media
• Fluid Dynamics
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Dr. Xiang-Zhao Kong is a Lecturer at the Institute of Geophysics, ETH Zurich, within the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences (D-EAPS). He holds a PhD in Environmental Engineering from ETH Zurich (2010), where he was awarded the ETH Medal for his dissertation. His career includes postdoctoral research at the University of Minnesota and a Research Fellowship at the University of Queensland before returning to ETH Zurich in 2015. His research focuses on geothermal energy, flow and transport processes in porous media, reactive transport modeling, and subsurface engineering. Key areas include fractured formations, geothermal reservoir optimization, and CO₂ sequestration. He employs advanced computational methods like lattice-Boltzmann solvers and machine learning for subsurface flow modeling and reservoir characterization. Dr. Kong’s work bridges experimental and theoretical approaches, with notable contributions to mineral precipitation dynamics, fluid-rock interactions, and phase transition fracturing. His publications span geothermal systems, carbon capture, and subsurface energy storage. Recent efforts emphasize de-risking CO₂-Plume Geothermal (CPG) technologies and advancing fracture modeling via neural networks. Awards: ETH Medal for PhD Dissertation (2011) Teaching: Leads the 'Groundwater' course (Autumn Semester 2025).

Alexis ShakasView profile

Lecturer

• Geophysics
• Seismic Anisotropy
• Geothermal Energy
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Dr. Alexis Shakas is a Lecturer at the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at ETH Zürich. His research focuses on geophysical methods for subsurface characterization, geothermal energy systems, and seismic hazard analysis. He specializes in integrating field experiments with numerical modeling to understand fractured reservoirs and geothermal resource optimization. His key research interests include seismic anisotropy, hydraulic stimulation, subsurface monitoring, and geomechanical modeling. Shakas utilizes advanced technologies like ground-penetrating radar (GPR) and seismic tomography to investigate fault dynamics and fluid-rock interactions in crystalline rock formations. Shakas's recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on geophysical applications in energy and hazard mitigation. Articles frequently involve interdisciplinary approaches combining geology, engineering, and computational methods to address challenges in geothermal energy extraction and induced seismicity.

Mahmoud HefnyView profile

Lecturer

• Geophysics
• Environmental Engineering
• Fluid Dynamics
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Dr. Mahmoud Hefny is a Lecturer at the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences (D-EAPS) at ETH Zurich. He is affiliated with the Geothermal Energy & Geofluids (GEG) group and the Institute of Geophysics. His research focuses on interdisciplinary geology and geophysics, particularly fluid flow modeling in porous media across scales, CO2 storage, and geothermal energy systems. He holds a Ph.D. from ETH Zurich (2020) and has professional experience including roles as an IT Assistant at ETH and a Teaching Assistant at South Valley University, Egypt. Education: Ph.D. in Rock Physics, ETH Zurich (2015–2020) M.Sc. in Geological Sciences, South Valley University (2009–2013) B.Sc. in Geological Sciences, South Valley University (2004–2008) Research Interests: Fluid flow modeling in reservoir rocks, geothermal energy, CO2 sequestration, rock mechanics, and multi-scale computational modeling. He uses advanced imaging techniques like synchrotron X-ray tomography and neutron imaging for pore-scale analysis. Key Projects: NubiaStore Project (2018–present): Investigates CO2 storage in Nubian Sandstone. Development of predictive models for geothermal systems and CO2-enabled Enhanced Oil Recovery. Labs: Conducts experiments at the ETH Rock Physics and Mechanics (RPM) laboratory, focusing on high-pressure geo-mechanical behavior under crustal conditions.

• Cellular Imaging
• Membrane Trafficking
• Biophysics
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Derek Toomre is a Professor of Cell Biology at Yale School of Medicine and Director of the Yale 'CINEMA' Laboratory (Cellular Imaging using New Microscopy Approaches). He holds appointments in the Department of Cell Biology and collaborates with multiple research groups, including Biochemistry, Quantitative Biology, and the Yale Cancer Center. His research focuses on developing advanced optical methods to study membrane trafficking and cytoskeletal dynamics, particularly in polarized cells. Dr. Toomre's work integrates technologies like TIRFM and 4D spinning-disk confocal imaging to explore exocytosis, endocytosis, and vesicle targeting. Education: PhD in Cell Biology, University of California, San Diego (1996) MS in Cell Biology, University of California, San Diego (1992) Research Interests: Dr. Toomre's lab investigates spatial-temporal control of membrane traffic, cell polarity, and disease mechanisms like metastasis. Key projects include imaging exocytosis hotspots, microtubule targeting, and collaborations on software development for cellular modeling. Recent advancements include FLASH-PAINT super-resolution imaging and HIDE probes for long-term tracking. Publications: His recent work spans vesicle fusion mechanisms, optogenetic oncology, and imaging tools. Notable papers include studies on Synaptotagmin-1's role in fusion pores and multiplexed super-resolution techniques. Awards: Recipient of the Kavli Fellowship (2008) and NIH Director's New Innovator Award (2007). Lab and Teams: The CINEMA Lab develops cutting-edge microscopy approaches and collaborates internationally (e.g., with Dr. Jim Duncan at Yale Biomedical Engineering and Dr. Elena Diaz in Spain). Projects emphasize interdisciplinary methods to bridge microscopy and computational modeling. Grants: Supported by NIH, Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, and private sector partnerships. Future Work: Expanding applications of super-resolution imaging to study complex cellular processes and disease pathways.

Sun Nyunt WaiView profile

Professor

• Medical Microbial Pathogenesis
• Bacterial Membrane Vesicles
• Host-Pathogen Interactions
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Sun Nyunt Wai is Professor of Medical Microbial Pathogenesis at Umeå University's Department of Molecular Biology and affiliated with Molecular Infection Medicine Sweden (MIMS). His research focuses on molecular mechanisms of bacterial pathogenicity, particularly bacterial membrane vesicles and their role in host-pathogen interactions. His lab investigates how secreted bacterial factors modulate host cell signaling and contribute to infectious diseases. Research interests include characterization of virulence mechanisms in pathogenic bacteria, the function of bacterial membrane vesicles in toxin delivery, immune modulation, and cancer-related signaling pathways. The lab employs molecular biology techniques to study Vibrio cholerae and other pathogens. Recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on bacterial toxin mechanisms, host-pathogen interactions in model organisms, cancer microbiome associations, and therapeutic applications of bacterial proteins. Collaborative works span immunology, cancer biology, and microbiome research. As a core member of Umeå Centre for Microbial Research (UCMR), he participates in international recruitment of group leaders and maintains research collaborations with multiple institutions.

Mostafa ElsharqawyView profile

Professor

• Geothermal Energy
• Salinity Gradient Energy
• Solar Energy
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Mostafa Elsharqawy is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at the University of Guelph. His research focuses on renewable energy systems, including geothermal, salinity gradient, and solar energy technologies. He specializes in pore network modeling, transport phenomena in porous media, and heat/mass exchanger design optimization. He teaches undergraduate courses such as Thermodynamics, Applied Fluids and Thermodynamics, and Computational Fluid Dynamics, as well as graduate courses like Advanced Heat and Mass Transfer and Thermal Power Plants. His work intersects environmental engineering, energy systems design, and computational modeling. Dr. Elsharqawy holds a PhD and is a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.). His office is located in Room RICH 3513, and he can be reached at 519-824-4120 ext: 58973. His personal website provides further details about his research and projects.

Mark FieldView profile

Professor

• Parasitology
• Drug Discovery
• Trypanosomes
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Mark Field is a Professor in the field of Biological Chemistry and Drug Discovery. Associated with the University of Oxford, he holds a PhD and MA in Zoology from the same institution. His research spans parasitology, molecular genetics, and microbiology, focusing on trypanosomes and their biological mechanisms. Key areas include nuclear envelope dynamics, RNA processing, proteomics, and drug discovery for neglected tropical diseases like Chagas disease and visceral leishmaniasis. Recent publications address topics such as lineage-specific protein networks, trans-splicing eukaryotes, and benzoxaborole-based antiparasite drugs. His work often involves collaborations with institutions like the Wellcome Centre for Anti-Infectives Research and GlaxoSmithKline. Mark Field engages in academic activities including invited talks, editorial roles (e.g., Frontiers in Parasitology), and membership in scientific panels like the Polish Academy of Natural Sciences. His research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in education and academic qualification contexts.

Geoffrey M. BowersView profile

Associate Professor

• Geochemistry
• Solid-State NMR
• Mineral-Fluid Interfaces
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Geoffrey M. Bowers is Associate Professor and Chair of Chemistry and Biochemistry at St. Mary's College of Maryland. His research focuses on physical geochemistry, mineral-fluid interfaces, and environmental applications of spectroscopy. Bowers directs an active research group involving undergraduate students in NSF and DOE-funded projects. Research Areas: Specializes in molecular-scale analysis of fluid behavior in nanoporous materials using solid-state NMR, with applications in energy recovery, carbon sequestration, and environmental remediation. Current projects investigate supercritical fluid interactions in shale formations and natural organic matter-mineral complexes. Mentorship: Has supervised over 25 undergraduate researchers, with students receiving DOE internships and presenting at national conferences. Maintains collaborations with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and international institutions. Honors: Recipient of the Norton T. Dodge Award and Steven Muller Distinguished Professorship recognizing scholarly achievements and educational leadership.

• Electrochemical Engineering
• Energy Storage Systems
• Fuel Cell Technology
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Dr. Abel Chuang is an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at the University of California, Merced. His research focuses on advanced electrochemical energy technologies including fuel cells, electrolyzers, and battery systems, with emphasis on multiphysics modeling, materials development, and performance optimization. Chuang's work integrates experimental characterization techniques like neutron radiography with computational modeling to understand fundamental transport phenomena and reaction mechanisms in electrochemical devices. His recent investigations center on green hydrogen production, lithium-ion battery safety, and catalyst design for sustainable energy conversion. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on improving energy device efficiency through innovations in electrode architecture, membrane engineering, and system integration. Current projects address critical challenges in renewable energy storage, CO2 utilization, and sustainable materials recycling for circular economy applications.

Eric O. LindseyView profile

Assistant Professor

• Geophysics
• Seismology
• Tectonics
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Eric O. Lindsey is an Assistant Professor at the University of New Mexico's Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences within the College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on geodetic measurements of Earth's surface deformation using GPS/GNSS and InSAR technologies, particularly in active tectonic and volcanic regions. Lindsey explores tectonic processes, earthquake mechanics, and human-induced land changes, with field projects in Myanmar, Indonesia, Costa Rica, and the U.S. Southwest. He earned his Ph.D. in Geophysics from UC San Diego (2015) and has conducted postdoctoral research including a Fulbright-Nehru fellowship. His work includes advancing InSAR processing techniques, collecting seafloor geodetic data offshore Central America, and developing numerical models of fault behavior. Key research interests: geodesy applications in tectonics, megathrust coupling analysis, anthropogenic land subsidence, and earthquake/volcanic hazard assessment. Current projects involve dense GNSS networks in Myanmar, submarine GNSS installations in the Middle American Trench, and InSAR-based land deformation mapping in coastal cities. Recent studies highlight discoveries like 32-year slow-slip events preceding Sumatran earthquakes and subsidence-driven sea-level rise in major cities. Lindsey mentors students through UNM's E&PS graduate programs, emphasizing fieldwork and computational geophysics training.