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• Space Propulsion
• Satellite Technology
• Sustainable Space Systems
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Prof. Chiara Manfletti is a Professor at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), leading the Chair of Space Propulsion and Mobility. She also serves as Director and COO of Neuraspace. Her academic journey includes a degree from Imperial College London (2001), a master's from the International Space University (2002), and a PhD from RWTH Aachen (2010). Previously, she worked at the German Aerospace Center, served as Programme Advisor to the European Space Agency Director General, and became the first President of Portugal's national space agency. Her research focuses on innovative propulsion systems, satellite autonomy, and AI-driven propulsion controls. She has received the National Defence Medal (2020) and Medal of Merit (2020) from Portugal. Research Interests: Democratization of space access via novel propulsion technologies Autonomous and sustainable satellite propulsion systems Data-driven propulsion control using AI and health monitoring Key Contributions: Her work bridges numerical/experimental expertise with space safety policy. Recent publications analyze water hammer phenomena in propulsion systems and propose frameworks for planetary protection in space activities. Awards: National Defence Medal 1st class (2020) Medal of Merit from Portuguese Ministry of Science (2020) Professional Roles: Combines academic leadership with industry roles, actively shaping space policy and innovation. No listed grants are detailed publicly in the provided text.

Alan J MurphyView profile

Professor

• Decarbonizing Shipping
• Marine Emission Reduction
• Energy Efficiency in Maritime Systems
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Professor Alan J Murphy is a leading academic in Maritime Engineering at the University of Southampton. He holds a First-Class BEng in Naval Architecture and a PhD in Experimental Hydrodynamics. His research focuses on decarbonizing maritime systems, emission reduction, and sustainable propulsion technologies. He has held leadership roles including Head of the Marine, Offshore and Subsea Technology Group at Newcastle University and is currently Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Maritime Engineering. Education: BEng Naval Architecture (Newcastle University), PhD Experimental Hydrodynamics (University of Southampton) Affiliations: Royal Institution of Naval Architects Fellow, Worshipful Company of Shipwrights Liveryman Research interests include net-zero maritime propulsion, energy efficiency, and policy/regulation for sustainable shipping. He has supervised numerous PhD students and contributed to major projects such as the establishment of Newcastle University’s Singapore campus. Publications span topics like electrified port systems, alternative marine fuels, and underwater vehicle navigation. Awards include the Stanley Grey Fellowship and Froude Scholarship.

Kurt MauteView profile

Professor

• Structural Topology Optimization
• Multidisciplinary Optimization
• Aeroelastic Systems Optimization
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Kurt Maute is a Professor and Palmer Engineering Chair at the University of Colorado Boulder’s College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS). He currently serves as Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education. His academic journey includes a PhD in Civil Engineering (University of Stuttgart, 1998) and a Dipl.-Ing. in Aerospace Engineering (University of Stuttgart, 1992). He has held progressively senior roles at CU Boulder, including Associate Dean for Research (2012–2014), Associate Professor (2006–2012), and Assistant Professor (2000–2006). Maute’s research focuses on structural topology optimization, multi-disciplinary optimization, and aeroelastic systems. He has pioneered methods integrating XFEM, level-set techniques, and isogeometric analysis for complex engineering problems. His work spans fluid-structure interaction, hypersonic vehicle design, and additive manufacturing. His notable contributions include advancements in immersed boundary methods, multi-material optimization, and uncertainty quantification. Awards include the NSF Career Award (2004) and Palmer Endowed Chair (2016–present). Maute’s lab (Aerospace Mechanics Research Center, AMREC) addresses challenges in computational mechanics and multi-physics systems. He has advised numerous students and led grants in battery modeling, topology optimization, and aerospace systems. His research bridges theory and application, emphasizing industrial relevance and computational innovation.

Declan NolanView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Design to Simulation Automation
• Structural Impact Analysis
• Composite Simulation
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Declan Nolan is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Queen's University Belfast. He holds a PhD (2013) on 'Defining Simulation Intent,' focusing on automating simulation workflows. Before academia, he worked at Michelin, Williams F1 (as a Stress Engineer), and B/E Aerospace (Senior Structural Engineer), specializing in composite structures and structural integrity. He currently serves as Postgraduate Research Director (since 2022) and is a member of the EPSRC Early Career Forum in Manufacturing and the Circular Economy, and UKACM board member. His research spans design-to-simulation automation, bio-inspired design, and structural impact analysis. Key projects include PROTEUS (reimagining engineering design), COLIBRI (composite research), and Biohaviour (biological development analogies). He teaches Mechanics of Materials and Computer-Aided Engineering courses. Education: PhD in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (2013) Affiliations: Chartered Engineer, IMechE Member Grants/Projects: 4 active research grants, including EPSRC-funded initiatives Research outputs include 45+ publications, with recent focus on propulsion system integration, parametric nacelle modeling, and CAD-based machine learning. He has received two Best Paper Awards (2019) for manufacturing research contributions.

• Autonomous Systems
• Marine and Maritime Risk Analysis
• Operational Risk Management
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Professor Ingrid Bouwer Utne is a faculty member at the Department of Marine Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Her primary research focuses on risk analyses of ships, marine systems, and autonomy, with emphasis on operational safety, maintenance management, and risk control in autonomous maritime technologies. Key Projects: Leader of the Risk Group at NTNU, involved in the SFI Autoship initiative and ERC AdG BREACH project addressing risk-based rationality in autonomous systems. Research Interests: Autonomous systems design, probabilistic risk assessment, safety engineering, and risk-informed decision-making for marine operations. Grants & Funding: Secured funding from the Research Council of Norway, MAROFF, and industry partners for projects like ORCAS (Online Risk Management for Autonomous Ships) and UNLOCK (Supervisory Risk Control). She supervises numerous PhD students and postdocs, focusing on topics such as autonomous vessel navigation, risk modeling for underwater robotics, and decarbonization of maritime systems. Her work bridges theoretical risk analysis with practical applications in marine autonomy and safety systems.

Ryan CaverlyView profile

Associate Professor

• Control Theory
• Dynamic Modeling
• Aerospace Systems
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Ryan Caverly serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, holding the prestigious McKnight Land-Grant Professorship. His research bridges theoretical control frameworks with practical aerospace and robotics applications, focusing on dynamic modeling and system control. Education: BS in Honours Mechanical Engineering from McGill University MS in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan PhD in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan Professor Caverly's research centers on input-output stability, robust control of nonlinear systems, and computationally efficient modeling of flexible structures. His work spans aerospace vehicles, spacecraft, and robotic manipulators, emphasizing theoretical rigor alongside real-world implementation challenges in structural flexibility and control precision. Recent publications reveal strong emphasis on predictive control for orbital mechanics, hypersonic vehicle dynamics, and cable-driven systems. His work consistently integrates convex optimization, state estimation, and structural dynamics to solve complex problems in solar sail technology, UAV navigation, and hypersonic flow measurement. Scientific Awards: McKnight Land-Grant Professor Caverly leads multiple externally funded projects including NASA-sponsored research on solar sail momentum management, UAV state estimation with Honeywell, hypersonic bow shock measurements with the Air Force, and deployable space structure control. His grants portfolio demonstrates significant industry and government collaboration in aerospace innovation. He directs the Aerospace, Robotics, Dynamics, and Control (ARDC) Lab, which specializes in the intersection of dynamic modeling and control theory for flexible multi-body systems, with particular focus on cable-driven mechanisms and lightweight aerospace structures.

• Maritime Risk Analysis
• Autonomous Ship Systems
• Safety Verification
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Børge Rokseth is an Associate Professor at the Department of Engineering Cybernetics, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His work focuses on maritime systems, autonomous vessel control, and safety verification. He actively supervises Master's students and contributes to research on risk-informed control systems, hybrid power systems, and systems-theoretic process analysis (STPA). Research Interests: Rokseth's research spans autonomous ship systems, dynamic risk assessment, and safety verification. He explores risk-based decision-making for maritime autonomy, hazard identification in hybrid propulsion systems, and control function allocation in dynamic positioning. His work integrates systems theory, machine learning, and regulatory compliance (e.g., COLREGS) to enhance safety and environmental performance in marine operations. Publications: His recent work includes probabilistic trajectory prediction frameworks for autonomous ships, STPA-based safety analyses, and studies on decarbonization barriers in the maritime industry. These publications emphasize risk modeling, systems-theoretic approaches, and simulation-based verification. Teaching: Rokseth teaches courses such as TTK4130 - Modelling and Simulation, contributing to the education of future engineers and researchers in cybernetics and maritime systems.

• Aerodynamics
• Animal Flight Mechanics
• Bio-inspired Robotics
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Florian Muijres is an Associate Professor and Chairholder at the Experimental Zoology Group, Wageningen University & Research, where he leads the Animal Flight Lab. His research focuses on the biomechanics, aerodynamics, and flight control of natural flyers such as insects, birds, and bats, with applications in bio-inspired robotics and ecological solutions like mosquito traps and flapping-wing drones. He holds a PhD from Lund University (Sweden) and conducted postdoctoral research at the Dickinson Lab, University of Washington (USA). Research Interests: Merging experimental and computational methods, his work explores primary research on flight mechanics (e.g., mosquito evasion, butterfly gliding) and applied studies (e.g., drone design, pollinator behavior in greenhouses). His lab uses advanced videography and robotic models to study flight dynamics under real-world conditions. Labs & Teams: The Animal Flight Lab collaborates with biologists, physicists, and engineers to investigate flight adaptations in mosquitoes, bumblebees, and pied flycatchers. Projects include developing high-efficiency traps and analyzing flight performance in complex environments.

Andrew ErwinView profile

Assistant Professor

• Physical Human-Robot Interaction
• Rehabilitation Robotics
• Bio-inspired Robotics
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Dr. Andrew Erwin is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Cincinnati, focusing on robotics, human-robot interaction, and rehabilitation engineering. He holds a PhD and MS from Rice University (2018, 2014) and a BS from the University of Massachusetts Amherst (2012). Prior to UC, he was a postdoc at the University of Southern California and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. His research explores how forces and movements are executed in healthy individuals, and how robotic devices can assist or restore function post-injury. Key areas include rehabilitation robotics, bio-inspired systems, haptic interfaces, and motor learning. He has received prestigious awards such as the NASA Postdoctoral Program Fellowship (2018) and the IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics Best Paper Award (2017). Dr. Erwin’s work integrates biomechanics, control systems, and neurophysiology. His lab develops devices like the SE-AssessWrist for wrist assessment and explores planetary seismometers for space missions. He maintains an active Google Scholar profile with over 25 publications. Education: PhD, Mechanical Engineering, Rice University, 2018 MS, Mechanical Engineering, Rice University, 2014 BS, Mechanical Engineering, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 2012 His current research emphasizes curriculum design for robotics learning, human-robot collaboration, and adaptive control systems. He offers a PhD position for Fall 2025 focusing on these areas.

Mohamed YoussefView profile

Associate Professor

• Propulsion Systems
• Power Electronics
• Railway Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
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Dr. Mohamed Youssef is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical, Computer and Software Engineering at Ontario Tech University. He holds a PhD (Electrical and Computer Engineering) from Queen’s University (2005). His primary affiliation is the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, with research focusing on propulsion systems, power electronics, railway systems, and renewable energy technologies. Education: PhD, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Queen’s University (2005) MSc, Power Electronics, Concordia University (2001) MSc, Electric Power and Machines, Ain Shams University (1999) BSc, Electric Power and Machines, Ain Shams University (1995) Research Interests: Dr. Youssef’s expertise spans propulsion systems for automotive and hyperloop technologies , power electronics for IoT and renewable energy , railway electromagnetic compatibility , and power system stability . His work emphasizes practical applications in electric vehicles, smart grid integration, and sustainable energy systems. He leads the PEDAL (Power Electronics and Drives Laboratory) at Ontario Tech. Awards and Recognition: Recipient of the NSERC Post-doctorate Scholarship (2006) Best Paper Award at IECON 2004 Award of Merit from Ontario Center of Excellence (2006) Nominated for the Howard Alper Prize (2007) Professional Activities: He serves as a reviewer for IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics , IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics , and others. He has held roles as Technical Chair at IEEE SEGE 2015 and Track Chair at IEEE SEGE 2016. Current affiliations include Senior Member of IEEE and Chair of the IEEE Power Electronics Chapter in Toronto. Labs and Teams: He directs the PEDAL Lab , focusing on advanced power electronics and electric vehicle technologies. Collaborations include Bombardier Transportation and Armstrong Pumps.

Zeljko PanticView profile

Associate Professor

• Electrified Transportation
• Power Converters Design and Control
• Wireless Power Transfer Systems
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Zeljko Pantic is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at North Carolina State University. He holds a Ph.D. from NC State (2013) and B.S./M.S. degrees from the University of Belgrade (1998/2007). Before joining NC State in 2019, he served as an Assistant Professor and Associate Director of the Electric Vehicle and Roadway Research Facility at Utah State University. He is actively involved in editorial roles for IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification and serves on the IEEE IAS Transportation Systems Committee. Education: Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, North Carolina State University (2013) M.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Belgrade (2007) B.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Belgrade (1998) Research: Dr. Pantic specializes in electrified transportation systems, wireless power transfer (WPT), power converter design, and DC microgrid technologies. His work addresses challenges in EV charging infrastructure, magnetic circuit optimization, and energy conversion principles for transportation electrification. Recent projects include autonomous wireless charging systems for UAVs, marine DC microgrids, and road-embedded DWPT solutions. Awards & Recognition: 2019 IEEE JESTPE Second Prize Paper Award 2017 Outstanding Teacher of the Year (USU) 2012 NC State Mentored Teaching Assistantship Award Advisees & Grants: While specific student names are not listed, Dr. Pantic has advised graduate students on projects spanning WPT systems, EV infrastructure, and battery management. His work has been supported by grants focusing on dynamic charging, magnetic materials, and autonomous observatory nodes. Labs & Facilities: He leads research at NC State's Electric Vehicle and Roadway facility, focusing on roadway-integrated wireless charging and high-power WPT systems. Collaborations include ocean observatory development and autonomous system integration.

Cynthia SungView profile

Associate Professor

• Computational Robotics
• Origami Robotics
• Soft Robotics
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Cynthia Sung is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics department at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Engineering and Applied Science, with secondary appointments in Computer and Information Science and Electrical and Systems Engineering. She directs the Sung Robotics Lab, focusing on computational methods for robot design, origami robotics, planning for distributed systems, and fabrication of reconfigurable systems. Her lab is funded by NSF, ONR, ARO, NASA, and Penn Health-Tech. Her research spans four key areas: Computational co-design integrating mechanical, electronic, and software components Soft/origami robotics leveraging compliance for adaptable systems Distributed planning for multi-robot coordination Novel fabrication techniques for deployable structures Publications show consistent focus on robotic mechanisms with recent trends in magnetic origami reconfiguration (2025), underwater jet coordination (2025), educational robotics kits (2025), and tunable-stiffness actuators (2024). Article keywords predominantly fall in Robotics, Material Science, and Control Systems. Awards & Recognition ONR Young Investigator Award (2023) NSF CAREER Award (2019) Johnson & Johnson Women in STEM2D Scholars Award (2020) Popular Mechanics Breakthrough Award (2017) Research Teams & Advising Leads the GRASP Lab-affiliated Sung Robotics group. Current doctoral students include Zhiyuan Yang (jet propulsion), Daniel Feshbach (kinematic design), and Gabriel Unger (reconfigurable structures). Recent graduates include Yipeng Zhang (MSc, SALP robotics) and Christopher Kim (PhD, self-sensing actuators).

Daniel C. LudoisView profile

Professor

• Power Electronics
• Wireless Power Transfer
• Electrostatic Machines
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Daniel C. Ludois is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, College of Engineering, where he also serves as the Research & Innovation Director for the Wisconsin Electric Machines and Power Electronics Consortium (WEMPEC). He holds the distinguished title of Jim and Anne Sorden Professor and is an H.I. Romnes Faculty Fellow, reflecting his leadership in research and education. Dr. Ludois earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from UW–Madison in 2012 and a B.S. in Physics from Bradley University in 2006. His research focuses on advancing power conversion technologies, particularly through electrostatic machines, capacitive wireless power transfer, wound field synchronous machines, and integrated power electronics. He teaches core courses such as ECE 411 (Introduction to Electric Drives), ECE 711 (Dynamics and Control of AC Drives), and ECE 713 (Electromagnetic Design of AC Machines). Power Electronics Wireless Power Transfer (Capacitive Coupling) Electrostatic Machines (Copper-Free, Steel-Free Motors) Sustainable Electric Machine Design High-Frequency and High-Voltage Power Conversion Brushless Excitation Systems Integration of Inductors and Capacitors His recent publications emphasize high-torque electrostatic machines using dielectric liquids, capacitive power transfer for aerial platforms and rotating machinery, and innovative inverter topologies. These works reflect a strong trend toward sustainable, high-performance electric machines that reduce reliance on rare-earth materials and traditional conductive components. Dr. Ludois has received numerous honors, including: NSF CAREER Award (2015) Moore Inventor Fellowship (2017) DOE InDEEP Competition Phase I & II Awards (2024) H.I. Romnes Faculty Fellow (2023) Vilas Faculty Early Career Investigator Award (2022) Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) Innovation Award (2012) He has mentored a highly entrepreneurial group of students, several of whom have founded startups such as H3X (Forbes 30 Under 30) and C-Motive Technologies, which he co-founded to commercialize electrostatic power conversion devices. His team has secured significant recognition, including multiple Grainger Power Engineering Fellowships and IEEE best paper awards. Dr. Ludois leads a vibrant research lab focused on next-generation power systems, with funding from federal agencies and industry partners, driving innovation in electric transportation, renewable energy, and industrial automation.

• Aeroacoustics
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• Noise Propagation Modeling
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Professor Alec Wilson holds the position of Professor in Computational Aeroacoustics at the University of Southampton, where he serves as Director of the Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre (UTC) in Propulsion Systems Noise within the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences. His career spans academic research and industrial collaboration, focusing on aeroengine noise sources, sound propagation modeling, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) applications for aerospace systems. University of Southampton (2016–present): Professor in Computational Aeroacoustics Rolls-Royce (prior to 2016): Technical specialist in aeroengine noise and CFD Research Interests: Alec’s work centers on advancing eigen analysis techniques for acoustic propagation in complex duct geometries and mean flows. His research addresses challenges in next-generation aircraft noise modeling, including boundary layer effects, transonic fan optimization, and multi-disciplinary design approaches. Key contributions include developing fast, computationally efficient methods for noise prediction and sensitivity analysis in propulsion systems. Recent Research Trends: His 2024 publications focus on tone noise propagation and buzz-saw noise under flow distortion, while earlier works (2019–2022) explore non-uniform duct modeling, adjoint optimization for blade design, and error quantification in eigen analysis. Scientific Awards: Rolls-Royce Engineering Fellowship (Associate Fellow in Aerodynamics, Hydrodynamics, and Computational Fluid Dynamics) Teaching & Supervision: Alec supervises PhD students and teaches in acoustics, aerodynamics, and mechanical engineering. He currently advises Joseph Stephen Paul Binns, focusing on aeroacoustic modeling and optimization. External Roles: Vice-chair of CEAS/ASC (Council of European Aerospace Societies, Aeroacoustics Subcommittee).

• Aerospace Engineering
• Sustainable Aviation
• Hydrogen Propulsion Systems
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Phillip J Ansell is an Associate Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Illinois. He serves as the Director of the Center for High-Efficiency Electrical Technologies for Aircraft (CHEETA), focusing on advancing sustainable aviation through innovative propulsion and energy systems. His research interests include aerodynamics optimization, hydrogen propulsion, electric aircraft integration, and cryogenic technologies. Ansell has received prestigious awards such as the AFOSR Young Investigator Award (2015), ARO Young Investigator Award (2017), and the Lawrence Sperry Award (2023), recognizing his contributions to sustainable aviation and flow control technologies. His work spans interdisciplinary areas like hydrogen fuel cell systems, airfoil design, and electrified aircraft architectures. Recent research emphasizes sustainable aviation frameworks, cryogenic hydrogen storage, and propulsion-airframe integration. Ansell has collaborated on projects involving distributed propulsion systems, wind energy optimization, and advanced plasma actuators for flow control. His leadership in CHEETA drives innovations in superconductivity and high-temperature superconducting components for next-generation aircraft. Notable contributions include studies on laminar flow control, transonic aerodynamics, and the technical challenges of integrating MW-scale hydrogen propulsion systems. His publications reflect a blend of theoretical modeling, experimental validation, and systems engineering approaches to address aviation's sustainability challenges.