Peter Lipman is a Researcher at the Chemical Engineering and Chemistry department of Eindhoven University of Technology . His work focuses on Chemical Engineering , Reactor Engineering , and Mass Transfer processes. Research Interests : Chemical Reactor Engineering, Sustainable Process Engineering, Plasma Processing, Gas Adsorption/Desorption, Nanostructured Materials, and Porous Media Dynamics. Affiliation : Department of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Eindhoven University of Technology. His recent publications highlight advancements in Plasma Processing for Nanoparticle Synthesis , CFD-DEM Modeling of Fluidized Beds , and Diffusion-Reaction Analysis in Coarse Porous Media . Key trends include applications in Separation Processes , Transport Phenomena , and Catalytic Systems . Email : p.j.l.lipman@tue.nl
Dr. Yong Huang is a Professor in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Florida. His research focuses on advanced manufacturing techniques for biomedical and energy applications, including 3D bioprinting, material processing, and microphysiological systems. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology (2002). Education: PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology (2002). Research interests include: three-dimensional printing of biomaterials, design of engineered living systems, and understanding material behavior during manufacturing. He has pioneered methods like nanoclay suspension-based printing and embedded bioprinting for perfusable tissues. Awards: ASME Blackall Award (2005), SME Outstanding Young Engineer (2006), NSF CAREER Award (2008), and ASME Fellow status. His recent work emphasizes translational biomedical applications, such as lung organoid cultures for disease modeling and drug delivery systems. Key contributions include innovations in additive manufacturing for healthcare, including 3D-printed titanium implants with enhanced bioactivity, and laser-induced forward transfer for precise material deposition. His lab develops bioprinting technologies addressing vascularization challenges in tissue engineering.
Shana Owens, Ph.D., is a Research Fellow at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, College of Medicine. She holds the position of UAMS Translation Research Institute (TRI) Health Science Innovation and Entrepreneurship (HSIE) Post-Doctoral Scholar under mentor Craig Forrest. Her doctoral research focused on gammaherpesvirus interactions with host germinal center responses during latency, and she continues this work to understand viral pathogenesis and develop vaccination strategies. Her research emphasizes gammaherpesvirus latency-associated gene products, viral manipulation of adaptive immunity, and mechanisms disrupting host germinal center reactions. This work aims to identify therapeutic targets and vaccination approaches against EBV and KSHV-associated cancers. Her lab is located in Biomed I Room 512/516. Key research themes include viral latency mechanisms, host immune evasion strategies, and the role of specific genes (e.g., p53, STAT3) in viral persistence. Recent studies explore ACE2 autoantibodies post-SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccine development using replication-deficient viruses. Her contributions span virology, immunology, and public health, with notable work on SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence patterns in Arkansas. She has published on gammaherpesvirus biology, viral latency, and diagnostic tools for feline gammaherpesvirus infections.
Seyed Alireza Hosseini-Kakhak is an Associate Professor of Exercise Physiology at Hakim Sabzevari University (Sabzevar, Iran). He holds a Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology from Tarbiat Modarres University (2007) and has served as Vice Chancellor for Research (2009–2014) and currently as Vice Chancellor for Education. His research focuses on hormonal responses to exercise, resistance training optimization, and exercise interventions in special populations like the elderly and children. Education includes a B.Sc. (1997), M.Sc. (2001), and Ph.D. (2007) in Physical Education and Exercise Physiology. His academic career includes editorial roles in sport science journals and international collaborations, such as his sabbatical at the University of Cagliari, Italy, focusing on exercise testing and metabolic syndrome research. Research interests span ergogenic aids, vascular occlusion training, and neuromuscular adaptation. He has authored books on animal exercise protocols and sports nutrition, and his work appears in peer-reviewed journals like Metabolism Clinical and Experimental and Iranian Journal of Endocrinology & Metabolism .
Andrea Giusti is a Senior Lecturer in Thermofluids at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Imperial College London. His research focuses on multi-physics reacting flows, integrating electromagnetic interactions and nanomaterials to enhance sustainability in energy, transportation, and aerospace sectors. He leads a research group developing numerical methods for multi-scale analysis, including molecular dynamics and quantum mechanics, alongside climate resilience models for wildfire risk assessment using data-assimilation techniques. Giusti holds editorial and committee roles, including Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Spray and Combustion Dynamics , Committee Member of the British Section of the Combustion Institute (CIBS), and Bye-Fellow at Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge. His research interests span thermofluids engineering, combustion dynamics, and interdisciplinary applications in physical chemistry and aerospace engineering. Recent publications emphasize electrostatic field control of droplet trajectories, reactive molecular dynamics modeling of hydrocarbon combustion, and hybrid frameworks for wildfire propagation. His work bridges computational modeling with experimental validation, addressing challenges in low-emission combustion systems and nanotechnology-driven energy solutions. Awards: No scientific awards explicitly mentioned. Grants/Advising: Details not provided in the text. Labs/Teams: Leads a multi-physics reacting flows research group at Imperial College.
Dr. Behdad Soltani is a Research Fellow at the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, University of Sydney. He holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering (2020) and an M.Eng from the University of Birmingham. His research focuses on plasma treatments, process modeling, and advancing the circular economy through collaborations with industry partners. Key areas include food preservation technologies, biogas upcycling, and antimicrobial efficacy studies. He has developed numerical models integrated with user-friendly interfaces to enhance industrial efficiency. Education: PhD Chemical Engineering (University of Sydney, 2020), M.Eng Chemical Engineering (University of Birmingham, UK). Research interests span plasma technology applications in food and agriculture, sustainable process design, and closing skill gaps in numerical modeling. His work aims to boost Australia’s agricultural technology sector, projected at $100B by 2030. Recent publications highlight innovations in plasma-activated water, cold plasma for algal inactivation, and circular economy indicators for plastic waste. Industry partnerships include John Deere and Food Products, Process and Supply Chain Waste Transformation Research Hub.
Mark A. Cappelli is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University and Co-Director of the Engineering Physics Program. He holds a B.Sc. in Physics from McGill University (1980), and M.A.Sc. and Ph.D. in Aerospace Sciences from the University of Toronto (1983, 1987). His research focuses on applied plasma physics, with applications in space propulsion, aerodynamics, medicine, materials synthesis, and fusion. He is actively involved in plasma electromagnetics, topological edge states, and plasma metamaterials. Education: Ph.D., University of Toronto, Aerospace Science and Engineering (1987) M.A.Sc., University of Toronto, Aerospace Sciences (1983) B.Sc., McGill University, Physics (1980) Research Interests: Professor Cappelli explores plasma dynamics in diverse contexts, including: Plasma-based propulsion systems and electric thrusters Non-equilibrium plasma chemistry for carbon capture and water treatment Electromagnetic wave manipulation using plasma metamaterials Topological surface states in magnetized plasmas Inverted corona fusion targets for neutron generation Coherent plasma instabilities and diagnostic techniques Grants & Advising: His research is supported by grants from NASA, DOE, and industry partnerships. He advises graduate students in plasma physics and engineering physics, focusing on experimental and computational plasma dynamics. Labs & Teams: Cappelli leads the Plasma Dynamics Laboratory at Stanford, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams in aerospace engineering, materials science, and environmental engineering to advance plasma technologies.
Katharine (Kate) Maher is a Professor of Earth System Science at Stanford University and holds a courtesy appointment in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences. She is also a Senior Fellow at the Woods Institute for the Environment. Her expertise spans interdisciplinary Earth science, integrating hydrological, chemical, and biological processes to address global environmental challenges. Education: Ph.D., Earth and Planetary Sciences, University of California, Berkeley (2005) M.S., Civil and Environmental Engineering (Fluid Mechanics/Hydrology), University of California, Berkeley (2001) B.A., Environmental Earth Sciences, Dartmouth College (1999) Research interests focus on the carbon cycle, including historical CO2 impacts, soil carbon dynamics, and modern CO₂ removal strategies. She employs reactive transport modeling and advanced analytical techniques like ICP-MS to study biogeochemical processes in floodplains, shale formations, and critical zone environments. Her work bridges subsurface hydrology, isotopic fractionation, and climate feedback mechanisms, emphasizing the role of functional complexity in soil organic carbon persistence and the influence of hydroclimate on weathering gradients. Her awards include the James B. Macelwane Medal (2015) for outstanding contributions to geophysical sciences and the Allan Cox Medal (2012) for mentoring undergraduate research. This reflects her dual focus on scientific innovation and education. Advising and grants involve mentoring students and securing funding for projects on hydraulic fracturing impacts, shale-fluid interactions, and airborne geophysical surveys. Her collaborative efforts span institutions and disciplines, advancing environmental monitoring and sustainable resource management. Labs and fieldwork include studies in Colorado’s Slate River Floodplain and the Rifle Aquifer, leveraging geophysical data and reactive transport modeling to explore subsurface processes and contaminant dynamics.
John Nailboff is an academic researcher in the Department of Earth and Environmental Science at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology , where he was promoted to Associate Professor effective August 2025. He holds a Ph.D. in Geology from the University of Michigan (2009) and M.S./B.S. degrees from the University of California, Davis. Ph.D., Geology, University of Michigan (2006-2009) M.S., Geology, University of California, Davis (2003-2005) B.S., Geology, University of California, Davis (1999-2003) His research focuses on integrating geodynamic and surface processes through computational modeling, with applications to subduction systems, rift evolution, ice sheet interactions with volcanism, and fault network dynamics. He develops open-source tools like Landlab and ASPECT for multiphysics Earth simulations. His group has published extensively on 3D modeling of rift systems, subduction dynamics, and software development for geodynamic simulations. Key NSF-funded projects include coupling landscape evolution and geodynamic codes (#2410850) and polar program work on Antarctic volcanism (NSF-OPP 2122248). Scientific awards include: NSF CSSI collaborative award #2410850 NSF Frontier Research in Earth Sciences program award NSF Office of Polar Programs award NSF-OPP 2122248 Statewide California Earthquake Center Award 23202 Current advisees include PhD candidate Daniel Douglas and MS students Prajakta Mohite and Frederick Lacombe . Former collaborators include Tahiry Rajaonarison (now NMT HPC Computing Specialist) and Liang Xue (UC Davis Project Scientist).
Prof. Dr. Alexandra von Kameke is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Production Management at Hamburg University of Applied Sciences. She is the Deputy Dean for Research in the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science. Her expertise spans 2D-turbulence, turbulent reactive flows, Lagrangian transport, Faraday flow, and mixing dynamics in bioreactors. She leads research projects like the DFG-funded CRC 1615 'SMART reactors' and collaborates with TUHH's Institute of Multiphase Flows (IMS). Education: She holds a Diploma in Physics from the University of Heidelberg and a PhD from the University of Santiago de Compostela. Her postdoctoral career includes roles at TUHH, DLR Göttingen, and Sensirion AG in Switzerland. Key projects include Lagrangian analysis in bioreactors, Faraday flow dynamics, and bubble wake chemistry. Her research focuses on fluid dynamics' impact on chemical reactions and reactor efficiency, with applications in sustainable chemical production. She supervises PhD and MSc students (e.g., Felix Kexel, Rika Uphoff) and collaborates on subprojects B04 and B05 in the CRC 1615. Her work bridges computational models (e.g., OpenFOAM) with experimental methods like 4D-PTV and imaging spectroscopy.
Qingyun Li is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geosciences at Stony Brook University, where he has been a faculty member since 2021. His research focuses on experimental geochemistry, synchrotron X-ray techniques, and reactive transport modeling to study water-rock interactions in energy and environmental systems. Key areas include: biogeochemical reactions during subsurface energy storage, contaminant transport in groundwater, and coupling of chemical and mechanical alterations in rocks. Dr. Li holds a B.S. in Environmental Sciences from Peking University (2011) and a Ph.D. in Energy, Environmental, and Chemical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis (2016). He conducted postdoctoral research at Stanford University and the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, advancing his expertise in mineral nucleation and geochemical modeling. His research lab, the Energy and Environmental Geochemistry Laboratory, explores three core themes: (1) water-rock interactions in geotechnical systems (e.g., geothermal energy, CO2 sequestration), (2) mineral nucleation and growth (e.g., barite, lithium carbonate), and (3) geochemical tools for environmental remediation (e.g., nitrogen/phosphorus reduction in Long Island groundwater). Recent work emphasizes shale-fluid interactions in hydraulic fracturing and the geochemical impacts of underground hydrogen storage. Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to understanding subsurface processes, including reactive transport modeling of mineral scaling, synchrotron-based imaging of shale alteration, and geochemical controls on cement deterioration under CO2 exposure. His research bridges laboratory experiments, field observations, and computational modeling to address challenges in energy sustainability and environmental protection.
Dr. Fiona J Dowell is a Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Pharmacology at the University of Glasgow's School of Veterinary Medicine. She contributes to curriculum development and technology-enhanced learning, focusing on pharmacological control of smooth muscle and stress assessment in companion animals. Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Pharmacology (University of Glasgow, 2012–present) BVMS 2 Course Leader and developer of pharmacology courses. Research Interests : Pharmacological control of smooth muscle using in vitro organ bath setups. Evaluation of stress indicators in companion animals. Technology-enhanced learning (TELT) and digital professionalism in veterinary education. Article Trends : Fiona's recent work includes studies on curriculum mapping, student assessment literacy, and decolonizing veterinary education. Earlier research focused on vascular reactivity, stress reduction in kennelled dogs via music, and neutering effects on urinary physiology. Her work spans pharmacology, veterinary medicine, and educational innovation. Grants : Fiona has secured grants for projects on canine vascular effects of hemoglobin solutions, hyperglycemia-mediated dysfunction, and urinary bladder mechanisms in neutered dogs.
Matei Radulescu is a Full Professor in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Ottawa since 2018, part of the Faculty of Engineering. He joined the university in 2006 as an Assistant Professor and has held roles such as Visiting Professor at Caltech (2015). His expertise spans reactive compressible flows, gas dynamics of reactive systems, and explosion safety. Radulescu earned his BEng, MEng, and PhD from McGill University, followed by postdoctoral fellowships at Stanford and Princeton. His research focuses on detonation dynamics, shock wave interactions, and hydrogen technologies. He has supervised over 50 students and published over 80 journal papers, achieving 4000+ citations and an h-index of 35. Awards include the Bernard Lewis Fellowship and inclusion in Stanford’s Top 2% Scientists (2023). He serves on editorial boards of Progress in Energy and Combustion Science and Combustion Theory and Modelling . Teaching includes Fluid Mechanics II, Gasdynamics, and Dynamics of Detonation Waves. Notable collaborations include work with KAUST researchers and presentations at international conferences like ICDERS. His lab, Radulescu Gasdynamics Laboratory, explores topics like shock instability in granular gases and molecular hotspots in reaction dynamics.
Dr. Baraa Al-Khazraji is an Associate Professor at the McMaster School of Biomedical Engineering (McMaster University). Their research focuses on blood flow control, vascular physiology, and exercise physiology, particularly in peripheral and cerebral vessels. Key interests include vascular health across populations, exercise training impacts, and advanced imaging tools. Education: PhD in Medical Biophysics, Western University (2015) Postdoctoral Training in Kinesiology, Western University (2019) Research Interests: Cerebral and peripheral vascular hemodynamics Exercise physiology and vascular adaptation Multi-modality imaging applications Vascular health in clinical populations Article Trends: Recent work emphasizes cerebrovascular responses to exercise, cold stress, and hormonal fluctuations. Studies often integrate clinical trials, imaging, and animal models to explore mechanisms linking vascular health and systemic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and menopause. Awards: No awards listed. Advising & Grants: No advisees or grants explicitly mentioned. Research lab focuses on translational vascular physiology studies. Labs/Teams: Dr. Al-Khazraji’s laboratory investigates vascular control mechanisms with applications in clinical and athletic populations.
Silvia Martinez Subiela is a Professor at the Department of Animal Medicine and Surgery, affiliated with the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Murcia. Her research focuses on developing salivary biomarkers for diagnostic applications in veterinary medicine, particularly in farm animals like pigs and horses, as well as companion animals such as dogs and cats. She leads the Interlab-UMU interdisciplinary laboratory and has contributed to the validation of assays for acute-phase proteins, stress hormones, and inflammatory markers in saliva. Her educational background includes a doctoral degree from the University of Murcia (2003), where she studied analytical and clinical validation of acute-phase proteins in dogs. She has also been involved in collaborative research on Neospora caninum epidemiology in sheep and mouflon in southern Spain. Research interests include non-invasive diagnostic techniques, One Health concepts, and the application of proteomics to understand disease mechanisms. Her work bridges basic science and clinical practice, with a focus on improving animal welfare through precision diagnostics. Recent studies explore the use of saliva for rapid disease detection in pigs and horses, including sepsis, gastric ulcers, and reproductive stress. Dr. Subiela has published extensively on salivary biomarkers, oxytocin assays, and the validation of diagnostic methods for infectious diseases like PRRS and Toxoplasmosis. Her research emphasizes translational applications, such as point-of-care tests for farm animals and improved understanding of human-animal health interfaces through One Health frameworks. She contributes to veterinary education through innovative active learning methodologies like the Jigsaw technique and interdisciplinary collaborations with communication students to enhance veterinary students' communication skills. Her work also extends to teaching critical thinking and clinical decision-making in veterinary practice.
