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Hywel ThomasView profile

Professor

• Geo-Energy
• Geo-environmental Engineering
• Coupled Processes (Thermo/Hydraulic/Chemical)
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Professor Hywel Thomas is a Distinguished Research Professor in the School of Engineering at Swansea University, specializing in Geo-Energy and Geo-environmental Engineering. His research focuses on coupled processes such as Thermo/Hydraulic/Chemical behavior, with applications in waste disposal, ground contamination cleanup, geothermal energy, and carbon storage. He holds prestigious fellowships from the Royal Society and Royal Academy of Engineering, and serves as President of the Learned Society of Wales. Education & Affiliations: Swansea University, School of Engineering (current position) Research Interests: His work addresses critical challenges in subsurface engineering, including radioactive waste management, geoenergy systems, and environmental remediation. Key areas include: Thermo-hydraulic-chemical-mechanical-biological (THMCB) coupled processes Numerical modeling of porous media behavior Subsurface microbial processes and reactive transport Recent Research Trends: Publications span advanced modeling techniques (e.g., machine learning for heat transfer) and practical applications like mine water utilization for district heating. His work bridges computational methods with real-world environmental and energy challenges. Awards & Recognition: Fellow of the Royal Society Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering Member of Academia Europaea President of the Learned Society of Wales Grants & Supervision: Supervised multiple PhD students on topics like deep foundation construction simulation and porous media deformation. Active in collaborative projects involving reservoir simulation integration and stress-sensitive permeability studies. Labs & Teams: Leads interdisciplinary teams within Swansea University, focusing on geotechnical and environmental engineering challenges. Collaborates with institutions on projects involving computational modeling and subsurface energy systems.

• Rock Mechanics
• Geostatistics
• Mining Engineering
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Associate Professor Chaoshui Xu is affiliated with the School of Chemical Engineering and the Department of Mining and Petroleum Engineering at the University of Adelaide. With over 30 years of experience in academia and industry, his research spans rock mechanics, geostatistics, mine planning, and innovative mining technologies. He is eligible to supervise Masters and PhD candidates in areas such as stochastic rock fracture modeling, geothermal systems, and mine-to-mill optimization. Research Interests: Stochastic rock fracture modeling and fluid flow in fractured rock masses Geostatistics and mineral resource evaluation Rock mechanics and fracture toughness testing In-situ recovery of minerals and underground coal gasification Rock fragmentation and dynamic rock mechanics Publications: His recent work (2023–2024) focuses on topics such as borehole rockburst mechanics, enzyme-induced soil reinforcement, and numerical modeling of fracture networks. These studies highlight advancements in understanding rock behavior under extreme conditions and optimizing mining processes. Awards: No scientific awards explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Advising & Grants: Supervises graduate students and contributes to grants focused on mine planning and geothermal systems. Active in professional associations related to rock mechanics and mining engineering. Affiliations: Located at Engineering North, North Terrace, Adelaide. Contact via chaoshui.xu@adelaide.edu.au or +61 8 3135 421.

• Colloid Transport in Porous Media
• CO2 Sequestration
• Formation Damage
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Dr. Themis Carageorgos is a Research Fellow at the University of Adelaide's School of Chemical Engineering (under the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology), specializing in Petroleum and Mining Engineering . His academic journey includes a Chemical Engineering degree from Fluminense Federal University (Brazil, 1979) and a PhD in Mineral Resources Engineering from Imperial College London (1993). From 1999–2007, he served as an Associated Professor in Petroleum Engineering at North Fluminense State University (Brazil) before joining the University of Adelaide in 2008. His research focuses on flow dynamics in porous media , particularly applications in CO2 sequestration, hydraulic fracturing, and unconventional energy resources . Key areas include colloidal detachment mechanisms, nanoparticle behavior in reservoirs, and formation damage mitigation. He has pioneered micro-flow visualization techniques and ion chromatography-based analysis for oilfield applications. Publications (e.g., 2023 Particle Detachment , 2022 Micro-Proppants ) reflect a trend toward advancing unconventional reservoir engineering through experimental and theoretical frameworks. He actively supervises postgraduate students in Masters/PhD programs, emphasizing cross-disciplinary approaches between geology, chemistry, and engineering. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with University of Adelaide’s Petroleum Engineering Group and industry partners on geothermal energy and low-salinity waterflooding projects. No awards explicitly listed, but extensive grants and funding sustained via his research portfolio.

Jens HartingView profile

Professor

• Thin Film Dynamics
• Fluid Mechanics
• Materials Science
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Prof. Jens Harting leads the 'Modelling of Thin Films' research group at the Helmholtz-Institut Erlangen-Nürnberg für Erneuerbare Energien (HI ERN). His work focuses on fluid dynamics, thin film behavior, and computational modeling. Key research areas include reactive thin films, microfluidic systems, and nanoscale particle interactions. He has published extensively in top journals like Advanced Materials , Physical Review Letters , and Journal of Fluid Mechanics . Notable contributions include studies on inertial particle migration, bioinspired microswarm robotics, and lattice Boltzmann method optimizations. Current projects explore phase-field simulations for thin film evaporation and energy materials. No awards are explicitly listed, but his work is widely cited in nanotechnology and materials science.

• Food Drying
• Bio-transport
• Multiphysics Modelling
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Dr. Mohammad Joardder is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), affiliated with the School of Mechanical, Medical & Process Engineering. He holds a PhD from QUT (2016) and a BSc from another institution. His research focuses on bio-transport, innovative food drying techniques, computational modeling of food processing, and renewable energy applications. He emphasizes multiphysics-multiscale transport phenomena and porous biomaterials' deformation. His work spans 47+ peer-reviewed articles, 6 book chapters, and 4 authored books with Springer-Nature and CRC Press. Notable achievements include a Field Weighted Citation Impact of 2.2 and a high citation rate, reflecting global leadership in drying and microwave heating research. He actively reviews for top journals like Nature, Springer, and Elsevier. Research interests include food microstructure analysis, renewable energy integration in food processing, and advanced computational methods. His recent articles (2022–2025) explore shrinkage kinetics in plant-based foods, CFD-driven drying models, and microwave-assisted food processing innovations. He is currently accepting PhD/Master’s students in drying technology, thermal systems, and food material science.

• Materials Science
• Chemistry
• Polymer Science
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Sousa Javannikkhah is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Sciences at the University of Limerick and a researcher at SSPC - the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Pharmaceuticals. Their work develops advanced materials for gas separation, with emphasis on carbon dioxide capture and acetylene purification in pharmaceutical and industrial contexts. Research interests span materials science, polymer chemistry, and porous materials engineering. Key areas include block copolymers, graphene, self-assembly, and crystal engineering. This research addresses global sustainability challenges through innovative material design for carbon capture, clean energy, and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. Analysis of recent publications reveals a dominant trend toward ultramicroporous polymers and coordination networks for selective gas separation, particularly acetylene/carbon dioxide systems. The research integrates computational modeling with experimental synthesis to explore structure-property relationships, surface phenomena, and transient porosity effects in next-generation separation materials. No information is available regarding graduate student advising or research grant funding for Dr. Javannikkhah. As part of SSPC, Dr. Javannikkhah contributes to Ireland's national research infrastructure in pharmaceutical materials science, focusing on advanced material design for drug delivery systems and manufacturing technologies through collaborative international projects.

• Petroleum Geochemistry
• Organic Geochemistry
• Hydrocarbon Exploration
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Nikos Pasadakis is a Professor at the School of Mineral Resources Engineering, Technical University of Crete. His office is located in the MICHOP Building (Office M1.207), and he can be contacted via email at npasadakis@tuc.gr or phone at +30 2821037669. His academic profile indicates active engagement in petroleum geochemistry and hydrocarbon research. Professor Pasadakis's research focuses on: Geochemical characterization of hydrocarbon systems Source rock evaluation and kerogen kinetics Sedimentary basin analysis Reservoir characterization Petroleum exploration methodologies His work frequently integrates analytical chemistry with geological modeling to assess hydrocarbon potential across Mediterranean and Southeast Asian basins. His recent publications (2021-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on: Advanced analytical techniques for petroleum characterization Integrated basin modeling approaches Source rock potential in diverse geological settings Innovative methods for reservoir assessment Publications frequently examine Greek sedimentary basins while incorporating comparative studies from Australia, Brunei, and Mediterranean regions.

Tryfon DarasView profile

Associate Professor

• Probability Theory
• Stochastic Processes
• Mathematical Statistics
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Tryfon Daras is an Associate Professor at the Technical University of Crete , affiliated with the School of Environmental Engineering and the Department of Process Design and Analysis (II) . He leads the Stochastic Models for Cancer Development Lab , focusing on probability theory, stochastic processes, and their applications in economics and medicine. Ph.D. in Probability & Statistics (1995), Case Western Reserve University M.Sc. in Probability & Statistics (1990), Case Western Reserve University Postgraduate Certificate in Mathematics (1987), University of Patras B.Sc. in Mathematics (1984), University of Patras His research spans Large Deviations Theory , Stochastic Calculus (including applications to economic and medical models), and Combinatorics . He has contributed to stochastic cancer modeling and biomass energy analysis in rural communities. Recent research trends include: Stochastic differential equations in economic modeling Combinatorial applications to disease concentration analysis Stochastic energy consumption behavior in renewable cooperatives Algorithmic approaches to pandemic risk assessment Scientific recognitions include: Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award, C.W.R.U. Greek System Faculty Member of the Month, Case Western Reserve University (1996) He has advised students like Vasiliki Pantoulas and Anastasios Koniditsiotis. Active in interdisciplinary projects such as Interreg MED's Compose and Archimedes III , focusing on biomass potential in island communities and improved two-phase flow modeling.

• Materials Physics
• Positron Annihilation Spectroscopy
• Applied Physics
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Dr. Marek Gorgol is a Lecturer in the Department of Materials Physics at the Institute of Physics, Faculty of Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University. His research focuses on advanced materials characterization using positron annihilation lifetime spectroscopy (PALS) and nuclear physics techniques. Position: Lecturer Department: Materials Physics Email: marek.gorgol@mail.umcs.pl Research Interests: Gorgol specializes in positron annihilation spectroscopy for material microstructure analysis, with applications in polymer science, biomedical research, and nanotechnology. His work includes developing J-PET tomography systems and studying pore volume dynamics in mesoporous materials. Publications & Collaborations: With over 80 publications and 4 patents, Gorgol contributes to journals like Scientific Reports and Physics in Medicine and Biology . His research often intersects with projects involving nuclear physics detectors and biomedical imaging technologies. Technical Expertise: Key contributions include vacuum chamber construction for J-PET experiments and polarization studies of photons in non-optical wavelength regimes. His work combines experimental physics with practical applications in material engineering.

Rik van GorpView profile

Researcher

• Electrochemical Engineering
• Green Hydrogen Production
• Porous Electrode Design
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Rik van Gorp is a Doctoral Candidate at the Eindhoven University of Technology , affiliated with the Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry and the Electrochemical Materials and Systems research group. His work focuses on advancing green hydrogen production through optimized alkaline water electrolysis technologies. BSc and MSc in Chemical Engineering from the University of Groningen and Eindhoven University of Technology Co-founder of Heratec, a spin-off commercializing sustainable electrochemical electrodes Rik's research spans computational modeling of porous electrode microstructures, pore network modeling, and electrochemical device optimization. He applies genetic algorithms to enhance electrode design for applications in fuel cells and redox flow batteries, aiming to address high capital costs and energy efficiency challenges in hydrogen deployment. His recent work trends include: Water management strategies in anion exchange membrane fuel cells Microstructure engineering for improved power density Redox flow battery electrode performance analysis Hydrogen's role in decarbonizing energy systems Scientific recognition includes: NWO Take-Off Grant Faculty of Impact Fellowship Teijin Innovation Challenge Grant TTT Innovation Grant Cum Laude distinction for MSc studies Rik has also contributed to evaluating pore network modeling's robustness for energy storage systems and explored electrode design principles through computational methods. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals for affordable clean energy and climate action.

Henk HuininkView profile

Associate Professor

• Thermochemical Energy Storage
• Salt Hydrates
• Phase Transitions in Crystals
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Henk Huinink is an Associate Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) within the Department of Applied Physics and Science Education. He leads the Thermo-Chemical Materials Lab under the EIRES Research group, focusing on phase transitions in crystals, interactions between solids and water, heat and mass transport in porous media, and NMR imaging. Key research areas: Thermochemical Energy Storage (TCES), Salt Hydrates, Hydration Kinetics Projects: EU H2020 Heat Insyde, NWO Mat4Sus Mat4Heat, EIC Pathfinder 4TunaTES His work addresses fundamental physical mechanisms in thermal energy storage materials, particularly salt hydrates. Recent publications explore hydration pathways in CaBr 2 , swelling mitigation in K 2 CO 3 tablets, and structural irreversibility in earth alkali oxalates. He also contributes to educational activities in statistical physics and thermal energy systems. Collaborations: Shell (1997-1999), Friedrich-Alexander University (2015 sabbatical), and ongoing academic-industry partnerships in TCES reactor design.

Radovan KukobatView profile

Associate Professor

• Nanomaterials
• Graphene Technology
• Drug Delivery Systems
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Radovan Kukobat is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Technology, University of Banja Luka. He specializes in nanomaterials, graphene-based systems, and advanced material engineering. His research focuses on applications in drug delivery, environmental engineering, and sustainable materials synthesis. He holds a prominent role in interdisciplinary projects involving nanotechnology, carbon materials, and biomedical applications. Key research interests include nanoporous materials, carbon nanotube engineering, zeolite modification, and the development of eco-friendly industrial solutions. He has contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed articles and holds leadership roles in national and international projects such as 'Samoregenerativne membrane na bazi grafena' and 'Recikliranje PET boca primenom nanotehnologije.' His work bridges fundamental material science with practical applications, including hydrogen separation membranes, CO2 sensors, and waste-derived lubricant additives. He collaborates with institutions globally, such as the University of Tokyo and EIT RawMaterials, advancing both academic and industrial frontiers.

• Digital Rock Physics
• Porous Media Imaging
• Multiphase Flow
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Professor Ryan Armstrong is a distinguished academic in the School of Engineering at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), specializing in Civil and Environmental Engineering. With a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from Oregon State University (2012), his research spans multiple disciplines including applied mathematics, petroleum engineering, computer science, and fundamental physics. He leads cutting-edge research in digital materials characterisation, porous media imaging and modelling, and multiphase flow studies for future energy technologies. Dr. Armstrong's research interests focus on the intersection of computational methods and energy applications. His work integrates advanced imaging techniques with mathematical modeling to address critical challenges in energy transition. Key areas include digital rock physics, geological storage of hydrogen and CO 2 , in situ mineral recovery, and machine learning applications in resources engineering. His multidisciplinary approach bridges fundamental science with practical energy solutions. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on multi-scale modeling, with particular attention to pore-to-core scale phenomena. His work increasingly incorporates advanced machine learning techniques for image processing and flow simulation, while maintaining strong experimental validation. Current research trends show growing focus on hydrogen storage technologies, electrokinetic recovery methods, and multi-physics modeling of complex subsurface systems. Dr. Armstrong is actively involved in several professional societies including the International Society of Porous Media, Society of Core Analysts, Society of Petroleum Engineers, and American Geophysical Union, contributing to the advancement of his field through collaborative research and knowledge sharing.

• Thermodynamics
• Molecular Simulation
• Complex Fluids
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Erich A. Müller is a Professor of Thermodynamics at Imperial College London's Department of Chemical Engineering, within the Faculty of Engineering. His research focuses on molecular simulation of complex fluids, adsorption phenomena, and phase equilibria, leveraging high-performance computing and machine learning. He holds a PhD from Cornell University and previously served as Head of the Department and Director of Academic Programs at Universidad Simón Bolívar in Venezuela. His affiliations include the Centre for Process Systems Engineering, Industrial Biotechnology Hub, and Institute for Molecular Science and Engineering. Research interests span thermodynamic modeling, carbon-based materials (e.g., graphene, carbon nanotubes), and applications in water purification, polymer-mineral interactions, and energy systems. Müller's work emphasizes computational methods like Molecular Dynamics and coarse-grained modeling frameworks such as SAFT-VR/γ Mie. His interdisciplinary approach addresses challenges in nanoconfined systems, interfacial phenomena, and sustainable technologies. Publications highlight contributions to adsorption mechanisms in porous materials, self-assembly of liquid crystals, and fluid phase behavior under extreme conditions. Notable projects include molecular-level analysis of CO₂ separation using nanoporous carbons and computational studies of polymer-calcite composites for enhanced oil recovery. He also explores pedagogical innovations, questioning traditional reliance on 'steam tables' in thermodynamics education. His research has been visualized through award-winning molecular dynamics videos (e.g., Gold Palm at 2009 RidgeDance Film Festival), demonstrating dynamic phenomena like water clustering in carbon nanotubes. Collaborations span academia and industry, addressing real-world applications in energy storage, environmental engineering, and materials science.

• Tribology
• Biomechanics
• Materials Science
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Professor Daniele Dini is a leading academic in tribology and mechanical engineering at Imperial College London's Faculty of Engineering. As Vice-Dean (Research) and Professor of Tribology, he heads the Imperial College Tribology Group, one of the world's largest tribology research groups with 60+ researchers. His work spans advanced modeling strategies for tribological systems, with applications in materials science, biomechanics, and structural integrity. Key affiliations include the Energy Futures Lab, Institute of Chemical Biology, and Musculoskeletal Medical Engineering Centre. Education: M.Eng from Politecnico di Bari (2000), D.Phil from University of Oxford (2004). Research focuses on multiscale simulation techniques, including molecular dynamics and fluid mechanics solvers. Industrial collaborators include Afton Chemical, Bosch, and Rolls-Royce. Academic partnerships span institutions like MIT, Cambridge, and the University of Sao Paulo. Research interests emphasize bridging molecular-to-macroscopic scales, with projects in lubrication fundamentals, biomedical interfaces, and energy systems. Notable achievements include the 2016 EPSRC Established Career Fellowship and the 2012 Medal in Research Supervision. He serves as Assistant Editor of the International Journal of Solids and Structures and on editorial boards of Tribology International and others. Awards include the Tribology Trust Bronze Medal (2004), Jacob Wallenberg Award (2007), and multiple best paper prizes. His group's research addresses industrial challenges while advancing theoretical frameworks, with a focus on training next-generation tribologists through interdisciplinary training programs. Current projects involve brain interstitial transport modeling, nanocomposite hydrogels for cartilage repair, and radiation-resistant lubrication systems for high-energy environments. His work integrates computational innovation with experimental validation, exemplified by tools like the PAPRECA simulator for off-lattice kinetic Monte Carlo/molecular dynamics modeling.