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• Materials Science
• Metallurgy
• X-ray Tomography
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Philip Withers is the Regius Professor of Materials and Professor of Materials Science at the University of Manchester's School of Materials. He holds a PhD in Metallurgy from the University of Cambridge. His research focuses on advanced materials characterization, including nanotomography, residual stress analysis, and fracture mechanics. He pioneered techniques in X-ray and neutron-based imaging, leading to breakthroughs in understanding material behavior under extreme conditions. Withers has held key roles such as Founding Director of the BP International Centre for Advanced Materials and established the Henry Moseley Multi-scale X-ray Imaging Facility. He has secured over £23 million in research funding, including leadership in EPSRC grants. His contributions include developing correlative tomography and advancing friction stir welding technologies for aerospace applications. Notable achievements include the 2016 Royal Society Fellowship, the 2010 Royal Society’s Armourers & Brasier’s Medal, and the Queen’s Anniversary Prize (2014). He has authored over 900 publications and supervised 62 doctoral students. His work impacts sustainable energy, advanced manufacturing, and structural integrity of critical infrastructure.

• Chemical Engineering
• Materials Science
• Renewable Energy
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Gautam Gupta is a Professor at the JB Speed School of Engineering, University of Louisville. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of New Mexico (2009). His research focuses on catalysis, materials science, renewable energy, and environmental engineering. Key areas include hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) catalyst design, plasma-catalytic processes, sol-gel biomaterials (BioCaRGOS), and laser powder bed fusion technologies. He also explores applications in mechanical automation (PLC-based welding systems) and AI-driven crime detection frameworks. Education: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, University of New Mexico-Main Campus, 2009 Research Interests: Sustainable energy materials: Electrochemical catalysts for water splitting and hydrogen production Advanced manufacturing: Additive manufacturing (L-PBF) of stainless steel alloys Biomaterial innovation: Sol-gel matrices for biomolecule stabilization Interdisciplinary applications: Combining machine learning with crime anomaly detection Publications Trends: Recent work emphasizes cross-disciplinary innovations, spanning from nanomaterials for energy storage to healthcare equity studies in palliative care. His 2023-2025 publications highlight advancements in HER catalyst optimization and automated manufacturing systems. Awards: No awards explicitly mentioned in source texts. Advising/Grants: No specific grants or advisee names listed. His lab (Gupta Research Lab) focuses on translating fundamental materials science into real-world applications, as indicated by domain guptaresearchlab.info . Labs/Teams: Directs the Gupta Research Lab at University of Louisville, exploring catalytic materials, sustainable manufacturing, and biomaterials development.

• Materials Science
• Physical Metallurgy
• Materials Engineering
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Franck BéCLIN is a Lecturer in the Department of Physics at the Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Lille, and a member of the Materials and Transformations Unit (UMET, CNRS UMR 8207). He conducts research within the Physical Metallurgy and Materials Engineering team, focusing on microstructure and plasticity of ceramics and glasses using advanced electron microscopy techniques (TEM, SEM). His research interests include high-entropy alloys, nuclear materials, powder metallurgy, and the thermomechanical behavior of advanced materials. He actively supervises PhD students working on uranium alloys, high-entropy alloy development, and damage mechanisms in extreme environments such as high-temperature chlorinated atmospheres and liquid metal embrittlement. His recent publications (2020–2023) highlight work on high-entropy alloys (Al-Cr-Fe-Mn-Mo system), nuclear fuel characterization (UMo, ZrN coatings), and microstructural evolution under high pressure and temperature. These studies often involve mechanical alloying, hot pressing, and in-situ carbide formation, published in journals like Journal of Nuclear Materials , Philosophical Magazine Letters , and Frontiers in Earth Science . He collaborates extensively with researchers such as Matthieu Touzin, Catherine Cordier, and Ingrid Proriol Serre. No scientific awards are listed in the provided text. Franck BéCLIN advises numerous PhD students, including Bastien GUYOT, Antoine ROUSSELOT, and Jorge SALGADO. He is involved in multiple research projects related to nuclear materials and advanced alloy development, though specific grants are not detailed. He is part of the UMET laboratory, which hosts platforms such as the Lille Electron Microscopy Platform (PMEL) and high-pressure experimental facilities.

• Piezoelectricity
• Materials Science
• Energy Harvesting
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Dr. Ehtsham Ul Haq serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Limerick, Ireland, with an active research profile spanning materials science and sustainable energy technologies. His research program centers on five core domains: Piezoelectric Materials: Development of energy harvesting systems using sustainable sources (e.g., soybean powders) and 3D-printed structures Dielectric Engineering: Investigation of biodielectrics and novel dielectric composites for biomedical applications Nanomaterials: Hazard assessment of silver nanoforms and photocatalytic degradation of pharmaceutical pollutants Surface Science: Quantitative analysis of interfacial properties via micro-colloid probe techniques Sustainable Materials: Creation of eco-friendly dielectric alternatives from agricultural waste Recent publications (2023-2024) reveal a strategic shift toward environmentally conscious materials research, integrating physics, engineering, and environmental science to address energy harvesting and pollution challenges. Key innovations include soybean-derived piezoelectrics, safe-by-design nanoproduct frameworks, and copper oxide-based water treatment systems, demonstrating strong interdisciplinary collaboration. No information regarding scientific awards, student advising, research grants, or laboratory facilities was available in the source documentation.

• Chemical Engineering
• Powder Technology
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
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Yi Zou serves as a Research Fellow in the Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering at Monash University, focusing on computational modeling of particulate systems. His research expertise encompasses: Fluidization dynamics of cohesive particles Hot isostatic pressing and sintering processes Computational techniques including CFD-DEM and multi-particle finite element methods Powder consolidation mechanics Tungsten powder processing Recent publications demonstrate consistent contributions to powder technology, particularly in simulating agglomeration phenomena and densification behavior through advanced computational frameworks. His work bridges chemical engineering and materials science with strong methodological innovation. Scientific awards: No awards documented in available sources. Advising and grants: No information provided regarding student supervision or research funding.

Giovanni Gómez GrasView profile

Associate Professor

• Additive Manufacturing
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Materials Science
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Giovanni Gómez Gras is an Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering at IQS School of Engineering, Universitat Ramon Llull. He is actively involved in research, teaching, and academic leadership, serving as Coordinator of the Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Technology Engineering and leading the Industrial Products Engineering Laboratory (LEPI). He is a core member of the GAM (Group of Applied Mechanics and Advanced Manufacturing), contributing to multidisciplinary research in advanced manufacturing and materials engineering. His research interests include additive manufacturing , materials science , surface engineering , and mechanical performance optimization . He focuses on extrusion-based 3D printing (FFF), post-processing techniques like ball burnishing, and the development of lightweight cellular structures such as gyroids. His work bridges industrial applications with academic innovation, particularly in polymers and metals. His recent publications reflect a strong trend in enhancing mechanical and surface properties of additively manufactured components, fatigue analysis of high-performance polymers like Ultem, and the design of advanced cellular materials. These works appear in journals such as Rapid Prototyping Journal , Materials & Design , and International Journal of Fatigue , demonstrating both experimental and numerical expertise. He has secured research funding from national and regional agencies, including projects like GRIM and GAM, focusing on high-value structural components and advanced manufacturing systems. While no specific scientific awards are listed, his h-index of 20 and over 1,100 citations reflect significant academic impact. Gómez Gras also contributes to graduate education, particularly in the Master’s Degree in Materials Science and Engineering, where he supports students in research and practical applications. He leads research projects with PhD candidates and collaborates across disciplines, though specific advisees are not named. His laboratory work emphasizes real-world industrial problem-solving, supported by IQS’s advanced facilities and strong industry connections.

• Physics
• Materials Science
• Amorphous Magnetic Materials
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Prof. Dr. Nebojša S. Mitrović is a Full Professor at the Department of Physics and Materials , Faculty of Technical Sciences Čačak , University of Kragujevac . Born on October 8, 1962, in Čačak, Serbia, he has dedicated his career to Physics and Technology of Amorphous Magnetic Materials and Sensorics . He has held various academic positions since 1989, progressing from trainee assistant to full professor in 2008. Education: Dipl. Eng. (1988, ETF Belgrade), MSc (1993, ETF Belgrade), PhD (1999, TF Čačak). His research focuses on amorphous magnetic materials , their structural transformations , and magnetic property optimization . He has led international projects with institutions like IFW-Dresden (Germany), IPHY CAS (China), and STU-Bratislava (Slovakia). His work includes 65 SCI journal papers (h=14), over 90 conference presentations, and significant contributions to bulk metallic glasses and magnetic sensor design . Recent publications highlight advancements in nanocrystalline alloys , current annealing techniques , and magnetic undercooling effects . He serves as a reviewer for Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials and Materials Science Forum , while organizing major conferences like YUCOMAT and METGLASS . Awards: MNTR RS (2002), RS Ministry of Interior (2004), Čačak City (2005). Prof. Mitrović mentors PhD and Master's students, leads editorial roles in journals such as Science of Sintering , and collaborates with international societies including IEEE Magnetic Society and Materials Research Society Serbia . His work bridges fundamental physics and industrial applications in electromagnetic materials and sensor technology .

• Fluid Mechanics
• Microfluidics
• Inkjet Technology
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Balestra Gioele is a Full Professor at the Fribourg School of Engineering and Architecture (HES-SO) and Co-Head of the iPrint Institute. His primary affiliations include the BSc HES-SO in Mechanical Engineering, where he teaches CFD simulation and Fluid Mechanics. He leads the ComplexFluidPrint project (since 2019), developing advanced inkjet technologies for complex fluids. His research focuses on fluid mechanics, microfluidics, and rheology, with recent projects addressing micro-manipulation via liquid plugs and composite materials for IoT applications. Research interests include thin film instabilities, droplet dynamics, and industrial applications of inkjet technology. Notable projects include the experimental validation of liquid plug-based micro-manipulation (2020-2022), funded by HEIA-FR, and a collaborative effort on multifunctional composite materials with COMATEC (2019-2021), yielding 250'000 CHF in funding. His work bridges theoretical models, numerical simulations, and experimental validation. Publications span topics like machine learning for inkjet behavior prediction (2023), karst drapery morphogenesis (2021), and instability mechanisms in curved substrates (2018-2020). Current research emphasizes inertial microfluidics, airflow visualization for inkjet systems, and advanced nozzle plate manufacturing (2024). Grants: HES-SO, HEIA-FR, COMATEC Team Collaborations: Over 20 researchers across projects, including Domae Yoshinori, Maturo Jonas, and Gallaire François Labs/Teams: iPrint Institute, ComplexFluidPrint team

Michael CullinanView profile

Associate Professor

• Nanomanufacturing
• Nano and Micro-scale Engineering
• Additive Manufacturing
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Dr. Michael Cullinan is an Associate Professor in the Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin, supported by the Temple Foundation Endowed Faculty Fellowship. His research focuses on nanomanufacturing systems, nanoscale phenomena applications, and the development of novel micro/nanoscale devices for energy and sensing. He holds a PhD from MIT (2011), an MS from MIT (2008), and dual degrees from Swarthmore College (B.S. Engineering and B.A. Economics). His work bridges nanotechnology and macro-scale engineering, with emphases on additive manufacturing, machine learning-driven process control, and material characterization. Research interests include nanomanufacturing processes, thin film engineering, nanoparticle sintering, and microelectronic device fabrication. Notable projects involve in-situ monitoring of additive manufacturing processes, moiré-based metrology, and development of microscale selective laser sintering (μ-SLS) systems. His publications highlight advancements in quality control, thermal energy transfer modeling, and precision manufacturing techniques. Key contributions include methodologies for metal powder emissivity measurement, data-driven predictive optimization in additive manufacturing, and advancements in roll-to-roll nanomanufacturing metrology. The Nano Design and Manufacturing Lab under his leadership explores next-generation manufacturing solutions for energy and sensing applications.

Sung Kun KimView profile

Professor

• High-Entropy Alloys
• Materials Science
• Mechanical Properties at Cryogenic Temperatures
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Dr. Sung Kun Kim is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Northeastern State University , currently serving as Program Chair for the Natural Sciences Graduate Program since 2020. His academic career spans institutions including Baylor University and Texas Tech University, with postdoctoral research at Texas Tech University (2002-2007) and the University of Pennsylvania (2007). He holds a PhD in Biochemistry (2002, Texas Tech University), an MS in Chemistry (1996, Hanyang University), and a BS in Chemistry (1994, Hanyang University).

Mahmut Faruk AkşitView profile

Professor

• Renewable Energy Systems
• Turbomachinery
• Brush Seal Technology
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Assoc. Prof. Mahmut F. Aksit is a Faculty Member at the Mechatronics Engineering department of Sabancı University's Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences . He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1998) and has over 25 years of experience in academia and industry. Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1998) M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1993) B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Boğaziçi University (1991) His research spans renewable energy systems , turbomachinery seals , unmanned aerial vehicles , and high-temperature material behavior . He has developed innovative solutions for wind turbine infrastructure , micro-hydro systems , and quad tilt-wing UAVs . Recent publications focus on 3D thermo-elastohydrodynamics , cloth seal leakage performance , and friction characteristics of superalloys . His work combines computational modeling with experimental validation, particularly in tribology and fluid dynamics . Elected Vice President of ASME Turkey Executive Committee (2009) Graduating Class Award, Sabancı University (2009) ASME Gas Turbine Institute Heat Transfer Technical Committee (2006) He has led projects on hydrogen sealing systems , brush seal contact loads , and automated fabric labeling systems , supported by TUBITAK, EUAS, and industry partners. His team collaborates internationally on gas turbine lubrication systems and renewable energy solutions .

• Additive Manufacturing
• 3D Printing
• Multi-material Manufacturing
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Joaquim Minguella Canela is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Escola Tècnica Superior d'Enginyeria Industrial de Barcelona (ETSEIB), part of the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC). He is actively involved in cutting-edge research within the TECNOFAB Research Group and the DigiFACT Advanced Digital Factory Network, focusing on advanced manufacturing technologies. His research interests are centered around additive manufacturing, 3D printing, multi-material fabrication, rapid prototyping, and digital manufacturing, with applications spanning mechanical engineering, medical devices, and Industry 4.0. His work emphasizes functional integration, material development, and process optimization. His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend in developing multi-material 3D printed systems with embedded sensing capabilities, particularly for robotics and medical applications. He also contributes significantly to the advancement of ceramic and metal additive manufacturing processes, including direct ink writing and powder bed fusion, with a focus on industrial and biomedical use cases. Premi Nacional al Partenariat Publicoprivat en R+I 2019 Minguella Canela has participated in numerous competitive R&D+i projects and has collaborated with various research groups and industrial partners. He has also contributed to academic journals as a collaborator and served on scientific committees for international conferences, indicating active engagement in the academic and industrial communities. His work often involves interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly in the fields of robotics, biomedical engineering, and materials science. He is affiliated with key research groups including UPC TECNOFAB - Research Group in Manufacturing Technologies and DigiFACT - Network of Centers for the Advanced Digital Factory (TECNIO Network / CIT UPC), which are central to his research activities in advanced production technologies.

Peter MünchView profile

Researcher

• High-performance computing
• Matrix-free computations
• Iterative solvers
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Peter Münch is a postdoctoral researcher at the Chair of Numerical Methods for Partial Differential Equations within the Institute of Mathematics at Technical University of Berlin (TU Berlin), Faculty II - Mathematics and Natural Sciences. He has held research positions at Uppsala University, University of Augsburg, Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, and Technical University of Munich. Dr. Münch's research focuses on high-performance scientific computing with expertise in matrix-free computations, dynamic sparse communication patterns, node-level optimization, iterative solvers including multigrid and block preconditioners, and efficient algorithms for high-dimensional partial differential equations. His work spans discontinuous Galerkin methods, computational fluid dynamics, and simulation of additive manufacturing processes including solid-state sintering and melt-pool modeling. He is one of the principal developers of the deal.II finite-element library, which won the SIAM/ACM Prize in Computational Science and Engineering in 2025. His recent publications demonstrate significant contributions to matrix-free finite element methods, multigrid solvers, and applications in computational fluid dynamics and materials science. The research shows a strong trend toward high-performance implementations of numerical methods for extreme-scale computing, with particular emphasis on matrix-free approaches that avoid explicit storage of large sparse matrices. SIAM/ACM Prize in Computational Science and Engineering 2025 (for deal.II) Dr. Münch has supervised numerous student projects including Master's theses, Bachelor's theses, and term papers on topics ranging from immersed boundary methods to high-order discontinuous Galerkin methods. His teaching activities include courses on Numerical Methods for ODEs, PDEs, and High-Performance Parallel Computing. He has contributed to multiple deal.II tutorial programs (steps 19, 68, 75, 76, 87) demonstrating advanced finite element techniques. As a principal developer of the deal.II finite element library, Dr. Münch is actively involved in the open-source scientific computing community, contributing to one of the most widely used finite element frameworks in computational science and engineering. His GitHub profile shows consistent contributions to deal.II and related projects, with significant activity in 2025.

• Alloy design and materials development
• Deformation mechanisms and plasticity
• Metallography and microstructural analysis
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Prof. Dr. Jens Freudenberger is a renowned Professor and Department Head in Metal Physics at the Institute for Materials Science (Institut für Werkstoffwissenschaft), Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg , while holding a part-time position at IFW Dresden . His work bridges fundamental metallurgy and advanced functional material development. Key Research Interests : Alloy design, deformation mechanisms, metallography, powder-in-tube processing, and high-conductivity/high-strength materials. Publication Trends : Focus on high-entropy alloys, phase transformations, cryogenic deformation, and biomedical/metamagnetic materials. Recent studies highlight atomic-scale insights in multi-component systems and thermomechanical processing of shape-memory alloys. Scientific Awards : Innovation Award of the Deutscher Kupferinstitut (DKI, 2007) Georg-Sachs-Preis of the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Materialkunde (DGM, 2009) Leadership & Collaboration : Leads metal physics research at IFW Dresden, collaborating extensively on superconductivity, magnetocaloric effects, and biomedical alloys.

• Metal Science
• Powder Metallurgy
• Materials Engineering

Dr. Krzysztof Pajor serves as an assistant professor within the Department of Metal Science and Powder Metallurgy at AGH University of Science and Technology's Faculty of Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science in Kraków, Poland. His primary workplace is located in room 11a of the A-2 building (lower ground floor), where he conducts both teaching and research activities as part of the university's research and teaching staff. His scholarly focus centers on critical materials science domains: Advanced metal characterization techniques Consolidation processes in powder metallurgy Microstructural analysis of metallic composites Thermomechanical processing of alloys Sintering kinetics and mechanisms Functional properties of engineered metal materials Dr. Pajor actively contributes to academic governance through his membership on the Materials Engineering Discipline Council. Professional inquiries may be directed to kpajor@agh.edu.pl or +48 12 617 26 22.