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• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Internal Combustion Engines
• Cavitation
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Professor Manolis Gavaises is a leading academic in the field of mechanical engineering and computational fluid dynamics at City St George's, University of London, where he holds the position of Professor in the School of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences. He earned his PhD from Imperial College London and has been a faculty member since 2001, progressing to full Professor in 2009. His research is centered on advanced modeling of multi-phase flows, cavitation, and fuel injection systems, with extensive collaborations across Europe and industry partners such as Delphi, Caterpillar, and BP. Education: DIC, Mechanical Engineering, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Imperial College London, 1997 PhD, Mechanical Engineering, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Imperial College London, 1997 Diploma (5 years), Mechanical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, 1992 His research interests span computational fluid dynamics, cavitation, fuel injection, atomization, high-pressure and supercritical flows, and alternative fuels . He has developed advanced numerical models and experimental techniques, including X-ray phase contrast imaging and high-pressure test rigs. His work integrates fundamental DNS and LES simulations with industrial applications in automotive, marine, aerospace, and medical devices such as heart valves. The recent publications reflect a strong trend toward real-fluid thermodynamic modeling (e.g., PC-SAFT), multi-component fuel behavior, cavitation erosion, and advanced diagnostics . His research increasingly incorporates machine learning and high-fidelity imaging to understand complex flow phenomena across energy, transportation, and biomedical domains. Scientific Awards and Recognitions: Richard Way Prize (1998) Arch T. Collwell Merit Award (1998) Best Oral Paper, SAE World Congress (2006) PE Publication Award, IMechE (2007) Best Presentation Award, Engine Combustion Processes (2009) Fellow, IMechE (2013) Fellow, IMA (2015) As a dedicated mentor, Professor Gavaises has supervised 13 PhDs to completion and currently guides 23 doctoral students. He has secured over €16 million in EU and UK funding, including multiple Horizon 2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie ITN projects (CAFÉ, HAOS, IPPAD), which support 46 early-career researchers globally. He has created academic opportunities for post-docs and junior faculty, significantly advancing the research profile of his institution. He leads the International Institute of Cavitation Research (IICR), co-founded in 2011 with partners from Loughborough University, TU Delft, and Imperial College, supported by The Lloyd’s Register Foundation. His lab maintains strong experimental capabilities, including a 2000bar pressure flow rig with micro-transparent nozzles and collaborations with Argonne National Laboratory for X-ray imaging.

• Transportation Engineering
• Pavement Mechanics
• Sustainable Infrastructure
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Imad L. Al-Qadi is the Grainger Distinguished Chair in Engineering and Director of the Illinois Center for Transportation (ICT) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Penn State and has held faculty positions at Virginia Tech and Penn State. His research focuses on sustainable transportation infrastructure, pavement mechanics, and advanced materials. Al-Qadi leads initiatives like the Illinois Autonomous and Connected Track (I-ACT), a high-speed test facility for autonomous vehicles and energy harvesting systems. Key roles include: Director of ICT, advancing multimodal transportation infrastructure Pioneer of the Smart Road and full-scale pavement testing Founder of the Academy of Pavement Science and Engineering Research interests span: Highway/airfield sustainability Tire-pavement interaction Energy harvesting Electric vehicles' infrastructure impact Leadership roles include past presidency of ASCE's Transportation and Development Institute and editorship of the International Journal of Pavement Engineering. He has authored over 1,000 publications, including 390 refereed papers, and secured over 180 research grants from federal agencies and industry. Awards include NSF Young Investigator Award (1994), TRB Crum Award (2023), and 2024 Executive Leadership Fellow. His work is internationally recognized, with honorary professorships at institutions in China, Sweden, and the UK.

Branko MilanovicView profile

Research Professor

• Global Inequality
• Globalization
• History of Inequality
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Branko Milanovic is a Research Professor at the CUNY Graduate Center and a Senior Scholar at the Stone Center on Socio-Economic Inequality. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Belgrade (1987). His career includes roles as Lead Economist at the World Bank, Visiting Scholar at All Souls College (Oxford), and academic positions at the University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins SAIS. His work focuses on global income inequality, its historical roots, and political impacts. Key contributions include *The Haves and the Have-Not*s (2011), *Global Inequality* (2016), and *Capitalism, Alone* (2019). He blogs at globalinequality.wordpress.com , exploring topics like Marxism, capitalism, and anti-corruption in China. Research interests span pre-industrial wealth bases, Kuznets waves of inequality, and the effects of globalization. His awards include the 2018 Leontief Prize and multiple book prizes. He collaborates widely, advising on inequality, and engages in public discussions via lectures and podcasts.

Alastair KeyView profile

Research Fellow

• Paleolithic Archaeology
• Stone Tool Technology
• Hominin Behavior
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Dr. Alastair Key serves as Director of Studies in Archaeology and Official Fellow in Archaeology at Queens' College, University of Cambridge. His research bridges Paleolithic archaeology, stone tool technology, and hominin behavioral evolution through experimental and computational approaches. Director of Studies and Official Fellow at Queens' College, Cambridge Specializes in Paleolithic stone tool analysis, Acheulean technology, and hominin adaptation Conducts experimental archaeology and computational modelling to assess tool functionality Key's research focuses on Acheulean handaxe production , lithic microwear patterns , and ergonomic constraints in prehistoric tool use . He has extensively published on topics including glacial-stage hominin occupations , Oldowan toolmakers , and machine learning applications to archaeological analysis . His recent publications (2025-2023) span diverse subfields: Acheulean chronology , hominin tool use biomechanics , experimental projectile testing , and computational morphometric methods . The work often integrates multidisciplinary datasets and open-source analytical tools to address fundamental questions about human technological evolution. Current research directions include stone tool sharpness quantification , handaxe social signaling potential , and cross-species tool use comparisons through primate studies.

Emmanuel SaezView profile

Professor

• Income and Wealth Inequality
• Optimal Taxation
• Empirical Public Policy
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Emmanuel Saez is a Professor of Economics and Director of the Stone Center on Wealth and Income Inequality at the University of California, Berkeley , where he has been a leading figure in the Department of Economics within the College of Letters and Science. His research is foundational in the study of income and wealth inequality, optimal taxation, and empirical public policy. His academic journey began with a PhD from MIT in 1999. His work, particularly in collaboration with Thomas Piketty and Gabriel Zucman, has revolutionized how economists measure and understand economic inequality. He is best known for constructing long-term top income share series, which reveal the dramatic rise in U.S. inequality since the 1980s. His influential 2019 book, The Triumph of Injustice , co-authored with Gabriel Zucman, presents a compelling critique of the decline in U.S. progressive taxation and proposes bold policy reforms for the 21st century. Saez's recent research spans a wide range of topics including real-time inequality measurement, wealth tax enforcement, labor market dynamics for older workers, and macroeconomic models of unemployment. His publications, often appearing in top journals like the Quarterly Journal of Economics , American Economic Review , and Brookings Papers on Economic Activity , consistently focus on empirical analysis with direct policy relevance. His work shows a strong trend toward integrating macroeconomic models with distributional data and evaluating the real-world impact of fiscal and social policies. John Bates Clark Medal, American Economic Association, 2009 MacArthur 'Genius' Fellowship, 2010 Honorary degree from Harvard University, 2019 Saez is deeply involved in mentoring and advising, though specific student names are not listed in the provided texts. He has been instrumental in major data initiatives such as the World Inequality Database (WID.world) and Real-Time Inequality , which provide open-access, high-quality data on economic distribution. He has also secured significant research funding from foundations like the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Russell Sage Foundation, and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. He leads the Stone Center on Wealth and Income Inequality, fostering interdisciplinary research on economic disparity.

Helle HochscheidView profile

Lecturer

• Greek Archaeology
• Ancient History
• Cultural Heritage
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Helle Hochscheid is a University Lecturer in antiquity and heritage at University College Roosevelt, a Liberal Arts & Sciences college within Utrecht University in Middelburg. She holds an affiliation with the Humanities Research Institute for History and Art History and the Department of Ancient History and Classical Civilization. Her academic roles include coordinating the Archaeology in the Classroom project and serving on the Scientific Advisory Board of the Netherlands Institute in Athens, the Editorial Board of PHAROS: Journal of the Netherlands Institute at Athens , and the Advisory Board of Theran Press. Her research expertise spans Greek archaeology, ancient history, cultural heritage, and women’s history, with a focus on craft production (particularly sculpture and musical instruments like auloi) in ancient Greek societies. She investigates social contexts of craftsmanship, including the roles of non-elite groups and women in Athenian artistic networks. Key themes include gender diversity, migration’s societal impact, and the intersection of craft labor with early knowledge economies. Hochscheid regularly collaborates with undergraduate students, co-editing volumes such as The World on Walcheren (2024). She teaches courses including Academic Internship , Greek Art & Archaeology , and Making Society in Archaeology , emphasizing interdisciplinary education and community-engaged learning. Her work bridges academic research and public heritage through projects like Archaeology in the Classroom , which introduces transferable skills via archaeology to primary school children. Her professional contributions include organizing sessions at the EAA Annual Conference (2024) and presenting on topics like women’s work in ancient Athens. She is a member of the Engendering Ancient Economies Network (EAEN) and the TEXNH research collaboration, exploring economic and social dimensions of ancient Mediterranean crafts.

Crispin BranfootView profile

Professor

• South Asian Art History
• Hindu Temple Architecture
• Colonial History of South India
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Dr Crispin Branfoot is a Reader in the History of South Asian Art and Archaeology at SOAS University of London, affiliated with the School of Arts and the Department of History of Art and Archaeology. He holds a BA in Ancient History and Archaeology from Manchester University, and an MA and PhD in Art and Archaeology from SOAS. His research focuses on the arts of southern India from the 14th to 20th centuries, with emphasis on Hindu temple architecture, colonial-era renovations, and the intersection of photography, archaeology, and conservation. He has supervised four PhD students examining topics ranging from temple iconography to colonial paper-making practices. His work explores how sacred spaces like the Minakshi-Sundareshvara temple in Madurai were reconfigured through colonial and post-colonial interventions, while also analyzing pilgrimage routes, portraiture traditions, and the legacy of the Vijayanagara Empire. He has contributed to major publications such as India: A History in Objects (2022), and his research bridges material culture studies with postcolonial theory. He previously worked at De Montfort University and the British Museum, where he gained expertise in South Asian art curation and historical documentation.

Tim ColoniusView profile

Professor

• Fluid Dynamics
• Cavitation and Bubble Dynamics
• Aerodynamic Sound
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Tim Colonius is the Frank and Ora Lee Marble Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Medical Engineering and holds the Cecil and Sally Drinkward Leadership Chair at the California Institute of Technology. He has been affiliated with Caltech since 1994 and currently serves as Executive Officer for Mechanical and Civil Engineering . Colonius earned his B.S. from the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor), and both his M.S. and Ph.D. from Stanford University. Research Interests: His work focuses on fluid dynamics (global instabilities, cavitation, aerodynamic sound), flow control (closed-loop control, reduced-order modeling), and biomedical applications (shock waves, lithotripsy, ultrasound). He also develops advanced numerical methods for interface capturing, immersed-boundary techniques, and high-order accuracy. Scientific Contributions: Recent publications highlight his research in multiphase flows, vortex ring collisions, turbulent jet analysis, GPU-accelerated simulations, and biomedical applications. His group uses computational and data-driven approaches to study turbulence, instabilities, and flow optimization. Scientific Awards: AIAA Aeroacoustics Award Fellow of the Acoustical Society of America Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS) NSF and DoD research grants

• Ultrafast Laser Physics
• Optics and Photonics
• Laser-Matter Interaction in Extreme Conditions
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Dr. Ludovic Rapp is a Senior Research Fellow at the Research School of Physics , Australian National University (ANU) , and leads the High-Power Laser group at the Laser Physics Centre (LPC) . His expertise spans ultrafast laser interaction with matter , beam shaping , and laser-induced microexplosions for synthesizing super-dense material phases , including novel silicon allotropes. He is also the Laser Safety Officer for the Research School of Physics.

Jim GeelenView profile

Professor

• Combinatorics
• Matroid Theory
• Graph Theory
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Jim Geelen is a Professor in the Department of Combinatorics and Optimization at the University of Waterloo, Faculty of Mathematics. His research focuses on matroid theory, particularly the Matroid Minors Project, which extends the Graph Minors Theory of Robertson and Seymour to matroids. Notably, he, Bert Gerards, and Geoff Whittle proved Rota's Conjecture, characterizing matroids representable over finite fields. His work also addresses extremal matroid theory, growth rates of minor-closed classes, and algorithmic applications. He has advised doctoral students including Kerri Webb, Tony Huynh, Peter Nelson, Rohan Kapadia, and Benson Joeris. Geelen teaches advanced courses like CO749 on Graph Minors, offering video lectures. His research collaborations span matroid minors, excluded minors, and representation theory, with contributions to fields like combinatorics, Ramsey theory, and geometric density theorems. His recent work explores the Erdős-Posa property in matroids, density Hales-Jewett theorems, and the structure of exponentially dense matroid classes. Geelen's publications include foundational papers on matroid connectivity, branch-width, and inequivalent representations, reflecting his deep engagement with foundational and applied aspects of combinatorial mathematics.

Inge HoffView profile

Professor

• Materials for road construction
• Frost protection
• Laboratory testing
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Professor Inge Hoff is affiliated with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, where he has served since 2009. Prior to this, he held roles as senior researcher and research leader at SINTEF. Research Interests : Materials for road construction, frost protection, laboratory testing, pavement dimensioning, road rehabilitation, state development modeling, ground-penetrating radar surveys, and concrete/natural stone coverings. Students : Mentors active PhD fellows Lisa Hannasvik, Arman Hamidi, Clara Weber, and Shoiab Ahmad. Teaching : Coordinates courses like TBA4204/BYGT1102 Transport Infrastructure , BYGT2204 Road and Railway Construction , and BA8600 Pavement Structure Dimensioning . Recent publications highlight his expertise in granular material behavior, asphalt durability under climate stressors, and advanced structural assessment techniques. Collaborations with international researchers and presentations at major conferences (TRB, International Conference on Bituminous Mixtures) demonstrate his ongoing contributions to road engineering.

Geoffrey WodtkeView profile

Professor

• Neighborhood effects and urban poverty
• Group conflict and racial attitudes
• Class structure and income inequality
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Geoffrey Wodtke is a Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Chicago, where he also serves as Associate Director of the Stone Center for Research on Wealth Inequality and Mobility. He holds multiple committee appointments including the Committee on Quantitative Methods in the Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences, the Committee on Environment, Geography, and Urbanization, and the Committee on Education. Additionally, he is a Research Associate at the Population Research Center and a Faculty Affiliate with the Program in Computational Social Science. Wodtke earned his Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Michigan in 2014, where he also completed an M.A. in Statistics in 2011. His undergraduate education began at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee before transferring to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he received his B.A. in Sociology with a concentration in analysis and research. His research program spans four interconnected areas: neighborhood effects and urban poverty, group conflict and racial attitudes, class structure and income inequality, and methods of causal inference in observational research. Wodtke's work on neighborhood effects has particularly focused on the temporal and developmental dimensions of how neighborhood poverty impacts child development, with findings suggesting more severe effects than previously documented, especially during adolescence for children from poor families. His recent publications reveal a clear trajectory from substantive neighborhood effects research toward increasingly sophisticated causal methodology development. This evolution includes integrating machine learning approaches with traditional causal inference frameworks, as seen in his forthcoming work on "Deep Learning with DAGs." His methodological contributions focus on handling treatment-induced confounding and developing regression-with-residuals approaches for causal mediation analysis. Leo Goodman Award for contributions to sociological methodology (2020) Reviewer Award, Sociology of Education (2016) Mark Chesler Award for best graduate student paper (2014) Student Paper Award honorable mention (2011) Jane Addams Award for best article (2011) Wodtke has secured significant research funding including a $300,264 NSF grant for "Why Neighborhoods Matter" (2020-2023) and an $87,819 SSHRC Canada grant for "Neighbourhoods, Schools, and Environmental Health Hazards" (2018-2022). He has advised numerous graduate students and developed specialized courses on causal mediation analysis. Wodtke co-hosts The Inequality Podcast produced by the Stone Center and has developed several software packages for causal inference including MedFlow, RcGNF, cGNF, and RWRMED.

Matt NowinskiView profile

Associate Professor

• Aerospace Engineering
• Asteroid Dynamics
• Machine Learning
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Matt Nowinski is a Collegiate Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech's College of Engineering. His professional roles include advisory board memberships and leadership positions within the department. He holds multiple degrees including a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from ETH Zurich (1999), an M.S. in Computer Science from Syracuse University (2022), and prior mechanical/aerospace engineering degrees from Virginia Tech. His research focuses on asteroid dynamics (particularly D-type and V-type asteroids), gas turbine engines, aeroelasticity, and education technology. Notable areas include lightcurve analysis, surface mineralogy modeling, and machine learning applications in astronomy. His work bridges aerospace engineering with astrophysics, leveraging both experimental and computational methods. Dr. Nowinski has over 24 years of industry experience as a Boeing subject matter expert in military communications systems, complemented by academic roles at George Mason University and University of Chicago. He is a recipient of the John Jones Faculty Fellowship and Society of Distinguished Alumni honor. His research contributions span asteroid characterization, turbine blade flutter mechanisms, and telescope instrumentation. Current work emphasizes observational astronomy through the Stone Edge Observatory and Slack-based collaborative platforms. He actively contributes to advancing STEM education through innovative curricula and research integration.

• Labor Economics
• Economic Policy
• Social Welfare Planning
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Lisa M. Lynch is the Maurice B. Hexter Professor of Social and Economic Policy at Brandeis University’s Heller School for Social Policy and Management. She currently serves as the Stone Visiting Scholar/Visiting Professor of Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School’s Malcom Wiener Center for Social Policy (2025-2026). Lynch has held leadership roles including Provost and Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs at Brandeis (2014-2020), Interim President of Brandeis (2015-2016), and Dean of the Heller School (2008-2014). She leads the Institute for Economic and Racial Equity and directs the Heller School’s PhD program. Her education includes a BA in Economics and Political Science from Wellesley College, and an MSc and PhD in Economics from the London School of Economics. She has taught at Tufts University, MIT, Ohio State University, and the University of Bristol. Lynch’s research focuses on labor economics, organizational innovation’s impact on productivity and wages, racial and gender disparities in labor markets, youth unemployment, and school-to-work transitions. Her work often bridges academic research with policy-making, particularly in training, workplace practices, and economic equity. Her articles highlight trends in labor market adaptations to technological changes, pandemic effects on employment, and historical shifts in women’s roles in economics. She has received numerous awards, including MIT’s Teaching Award (1988), Tufts’ Outstanding Faculty Award (2000), and the Susan C. Eaton Scholar Practitioner Award (2007). Notably, she was elected to the National Academy of Social Insurance in 2023. Lynch advises through institutional roles like Director of the Retirement and Disability Research Center (UMBC, 2023-2025). She collaborates with labs/teams such as the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and IZA (Institute for Labor Economics), contributing to interdisciplinary policy research.

Yuval Noah HarariView profile

Lecturer

• World History
• Medieval History
• Military History
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Yuval Noah Harari is a historian, philosopher, and lecturer at the Department of History at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Born in Haifa, Israel in 1976, he received his PhD from the University of Oxford in 2002. He is best known as the author of the internationally acclaimed books Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind (2014), Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow (2016), 21 Lessons for the 21st Century (2018), Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to Artificial Intelligence , and the Unstoppable Us children's series. Harari's research focuses on macro-historical questions including the relationship between history and biology, the essential difference between Homo sapiens and other animals, justice in history, historical directionality, human happiness throughout history, and the ethical questions raised by science and technology in the 21st century. His work bridges history, biology, philosophy, and economics, taking both macro and micro perspectives to understand not only what happened and why, but also how it felt for individuals. His books have sold over 45 million copies in 65 languages, with Sapiens alone selling 25 million copies since its publication. He is considered one of the world's most influential public intellectuals today. Harari has given keynote speeches at major international forums including the World Economic Forum in Davos and has presented as a digital avatar in a TED talk. Sapiens spent 96 consecutive weeks in the top 3 of the Sunday Times bestseller list Co-founded Sapienship, an international social impact company focused on education and storytelling, with his husband Itzik Yahav Regularly speaks at major international events on topics of technology, history, and the future of humanity Harari's recent work focuses on the challenges of the information age, particularly the crisis of truth and trust in an era of disinformation and artificial intelligence. He explores how humans can navigate the complex ethical questions raised by emerging technologies while maintaining democratic values and human dignity.