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• Laser Physics
• Photonics
• Optoelectronics
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Dr. Nathanail Kortsalioudakis serves as Laboratory Teaching Staff (EDIP) at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) of the Technical University of Crete (TUC). He holds a PhD in Physics from TUC, with prior academic roles including Teaching Assistant at the Technical Education Institute (TEI) of Crete. His expertise bridges theoretical and applied physics, focusing on laser systems, optoelectronics, and material interactions. Academic Background: BS in Physics (University of Crete, 1997), M.Sc. in Applied Physics and Laser Technology (TUC, 2000), PhD in Laser-Matter Interaction (TUC, 2006). Research interests include laser physics fundamentals (nonlinear optics, harmonic generation) and applications (laser drilling in biomaterials, optoelectronic device design). He actively participates in national and EU-funded research projects, contributing to advancements in spectroscopic imaging and laser-beam engineering. Teaching focuses on laboratory instruction in core physics and electronics at TUC and TEI, including Optoelectronics, Electronics, and Physics lab modules. He oversees the Electronics Laboratory (e-Lab) and contributes to curriculum development in experimental physics. Publications span laser-material interactions, imaging systems, and environmental radiometry, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to photonics and applied engineering. His work bridges fundamental research with practical solutions in energy-efficient materials and precision instrumentation.

William M. BulleitView profile

Professor

• Structural reliability
• Agent-based modeling
• Wood engineering
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William M. Bulleit is Professor of Structural Engineering at Michigan Technological University. A registered PE in Michigan, his research combines structural reliability, wood engineering, and computational modeling. Education includes a PhD from Washington State University (1980) and degrees from Purdue University. Research covers probabilistic analysis of wood systems, traditional timber frames, and prestressed concrete, with USDA/NSF funding. Publications focus on structural systems, timber connections, and reliability methods. No awards are listed. Extensive service includes chairing university committees and advising student groups. Leads research on wood-concrete composites and timber bridge design.

• Interior Architecture
• Historic Preservation
• Timber Construction
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Ralph Stoian is a Professor at the Institute of Interior Architecture IIA, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU), School of Engineering and Architecture. His career spans roles as a restorer, furniture designer, and educator, with a focus on sustainable interventions in existing buildings, historic preservation, and timber construction. Bachelor's in Innenarchitektur (Basel, 1995) MAS in Architektur (ETH Zürich, 2009) Research Focus: Stoian's work bridges historic preservation with contemporary design, emphasizing Bauen im Bestand (building in existing structures), Wohnen (housing), and Möbelgestaltung (furniture design). His expertise includes conservation of historical wood surfaces, material innovation, and interdisciplinary approaches to interior architecture. Scientific Awards: Designpreis Leder Locher (1997) for Rucksack Prototyp Design Price Interieur 96 (1996) for extendable table Ikea Stiftung Stipendium (1992) for studies in New York Leadership & Collaborations: Stoian leads continuing education programs at HSLU and is actively involved in organizations like Archiv Innenarchitektur Schweiz (board member since 2022), do.co.mo.mo Suisse (member since 2019), and ICOMOS Suisse (member in 2016). His projects include "Dahause und Zuheim" and "Strukturen im Gebäude als System."

• Civil Engineering
• Timber Engineering
• Project Management in Construction
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Silvan Winterberg is a part-time Lecturer at the Institute of Civil Engineering (IBI) at the Lucerne School of Engineering and Architecture (HSLU T&A), located in Horw, Switzerland. He concurrently holds leadership roles at Timbatec Holzbauingenieure AG, including Chairman of the Lucerne Site Leadership and Member of the Zurich Site Leadership. His professional background includes over 15 years in timber engineering, project management, and construction. Winterberg completed his vocational training as a Zimmermann (Carpenter) EFZ and later earned a Diploma in Timber Engineering from BFH Biel. He also holds specialized certifications (CAS) in Earthquake-Resistant Timber Structures and IT Principles. His expertise spans structural design, sustainable building practices, and project management in the construction sector. Despite no listed scientific awards, his professional contributions focus on advancing timber construction techniques and integrating IT solutions into engineering workflows. His roles at Timbatec highlight practical industry experience in project leadership and strategic management.

Khaled Saleh PaschaView profile

Professor

• Sustainable Building Design
• Renewable Energy Integration
• Circular Construction
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Khaled Saleh Pascha is a Professor of Building Technology at the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria. His research focuses on sustainable building design, integrating renewable energy systems into building envelopes and advancing circular construction principles. He holds a Dr.-Ing. in Architecture from TU Berlin (2004) and a Master's in Architecture from TU Berlin (1995). His expertise spans timber construction, structural glass systems, and dynamic building simulation. Education: Dr.-Ing. in Architecture, TU Berlin (1999-2004) Master in Architecture, TU Berlin (1988-1995) Research Interests: His work emphasizes holistic approaches to ecological sustainability, including photovoltaic integration, recyclable building materials, and innovative timber systems. Recent studies explore historical timber construction practices in Chile and fire safety in multi-story timber buildings. Collaborations involve geometric design principles for timber-glass facades. Activities: He organized the WCTE 2016 conference, peer-reviewed conference papers, and presented at international forums on timber technologies and fire safety. His publications bridge theoretical research with practical applications in sustainable architecture.

Thorsten HelbigView profile

Adjunct Associate Professor

• Structural Engineering
• Façade Design
• Advanced Materials
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Thorsten Helbig is an Adjunct Associate Professor at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, where he contributes expertise in structural and façade engineering. He is also a founding partner of Knippers Helbig (KH), an award-winning firm established in 2001 with offices in Stuttgart, New York, and Berlin. At KH, Helbig promotes innovative collaborations with architects, engineers, and industry partners, focusing on advanced materials and fabrication technologies. Education: Studied civil engineering and architecture at UAS Bielefeld, Germany (1994). Professional Experience: Structural engineer and project manager at SBP Stuttgart before founding KH. Led groundbreaking projects like Bao'an International Airport T3 and Trumpf Smart Factory. Research Focus: Explores parametric design tools, robotic fabrication, and materials such as carbon fiber reinforced polymers, textile-reinforced concrete, and mass timber. His work has earned accolades including the German Steel Construction Award and the Mies van der Rohe Award. Helbig lectures internationally at institutions like Harvard Graduate School of Design and TU Delft, while also participating in design studios at the University of Pennsylvania and UCLA. Key Collaborations: Renzo Piano Building Workshop, Diller Scofidio + Renfro, Gehry Partners, Stefan Behnisch, Grimshaw. Professional Memberships: Chamber of Engineers in Germany, IABSE, IASS.

Christian RieserView profile

Adjunct Assistant Professor

• Cable-supported bridges
• Structural engineering
• Steel and timber shell structures
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Christian Rieser is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at The Irwin S. Chanin School of Architecture, Cooper Union. His expertise spans structural engineering with a focus on bridge systems, dynamic analysis of pedestrian structures, and innovative material applications in architecture. He holds a master’s degree in engineering from the Technical University of Munich and the Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées (France). Education: Bachelor's in Economics, University of Pittsburgh Master's in Engineering, Technical University of Munich Master's in Engineering, École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées His research emphasizes cable-supported bridges, steel/timber shell structures, and façade engineering. He has collaborated with leading architectural firms like Behnisch Architekten, BIG, and SANAA. Previously, he served as a teaching assistant at TU Munich’s Department of Structural Dynamics and a guest critic at Pratt Institute. Professionally, he worked at top-tier engineering firms in Europe and the U.S., contributing to global infrastructure projects. Currently, he is Technical Director at knippershelbig’s New York office, overseeing structural engineering for landmark projects. Notable projects include collaborations with renowned architects on monumental stair systems and dynamic floor designs. He has presented research at conferences like International Bridge Conference and Footbridge 2014.

Mona AzarbayjaniView profile

Professor

• Energy Analytics
• High-Performance Buildings
• Healthy Buildings
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Professor Mona Azarbayjani serves as Graduate Program Director at the David R. Ravin School of Architecture, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where she has held a faculty position since 2010 after earning her Ph.D. from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Her research integrates energy analytics, high-performance building systems, and human physiological parameters to advance healthy, energy-efficient built environments. Key projects include the AI Thermal Comfort Imaging initiative using non-intrusive thermal/RGB camera technology, investigations into High-Performance Double Skin Facade Buildings for diverse climates, and sustainable wood/timber construction research examining carbon footprint and structural performance. These efforts demonstrate her commitment to user-centered design through computational and physical systems. Dr. Azarbayjani's scholarly contributions encompass one book, eight book chapters, and numerous peer-reviewed publications focusing on sustainable building technologies. Her work reveals strong trends in decarbonization strategies, occupant-centric energy modeling, and innovative facade systems. She has received significant recognition including three 2013 Solar Decathlon awards: People’s Choice Award Eighth Place in Architecture Third Place in Engineering as lead PI for a Department of Energy/NREL-funded zero-energy house project. Dr. Azarbayjani has advised four Ph.D. students (two graduated) and maintains active cross-disciplinary collaborations with Electrical and Computer Science Engineering and Health and Human Sciences faculty. Her research team engages hundreds of students and industry partners in large-scale projects like the Solar Decathlon, demonstrating robust grant acquisition and team leadership capabilities.

David ThaddeusView profile

Professor

• Structural Engineering Pedagogy
• Sustainable Construction
• Architectural Design
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David Thaddeus is a Professor of Structures and Architectural Design at the University of North Carolina Charlotte (UNCC), School of Architecture. He has been at UNCC since 1999, previously serving as an Associate Professor at the University of Houston (1989–1999). He earned a Bachelor’s in Structural Engineering from the American University of Beirut (1981) and a Master’s in Architecture from the University of Houston (1988). His research focuses on pedagogical methods for teaching structural concepts through visual/qualitative approaches and sustainable construction practices. He teaches structures, architectural design, and ARE seminars across the USA and Canada. He directs UNCC’s iPAL program, which integrates licensure with education, and has advised students like Sydney Garceau, Alexis Andrikanich, and Tyler DeJong in this program. Thaddeus has received teaching and service awards from UNCC, UH, and the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Notably, he became an AIA College of Fellows member (FAIA) in 2019, a prestigious honor held by only 3% of AIA members. His recent work explores cross-laminated timber technology and sustainability in mass timber construction.

Christoph GengnagelView profile

Professor

• Structural Design
• Digital Prototyping
• Material Systems
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Prof. Christoph Gengnagel is a Professor of Structural Design and Engineering at the School of Architecture, Berlin University of the Arts (UDK Berlin), and Managing Director of the Institute for Architecture and Urban Planning. He holds a PhD from the Technical University of Munich and has over 20 years of professional experience as a structural engineer. His research focuses on computational design, material systems, and transdisciplinary prototyping. He co-founded the Hybrid Plattform, a collaborative research initiative between UdK Berlin and TU Berlin, and received the Velux Visiting Professorship at CITA in 2013. Education: Bachelor’s/Master’s in Structural Engineering and Architecture, Bauhaus University Weimar PhD in Structural Engineering, Technical University Munich (2005) Research Interests: Prof. Gengnagel explores physical and digital prototyping, novel material systems (e.g., polymer concrete, natural-fiber composites), and computational design methodologies. His work emphasizes sustainability, active bending structures, and the integration of virtual reality tools in architectural design. Notable Projects: FibreCast (DFG-funded, 2016–2018) Hybrid Plattform (EU-funded, 2011–2015) Rethinking Prototyping (Einstein Stiftung Berlin, 2012–2015) Awards: Velux Visiting Professorship (2013) Labs/Teams: Hybrid Plattform, Structural Morphology Group, and collaborations with Bollinger + Grohmann Ingenieure.

• Wood Mechanics
• Timber Durability
• Structural Engineering
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Jan Willem van de Kuilen is a Professor at TUM School of Engineering and Design, holding a joint position at TU Delft since 2010. His research focuses on wood mechanics, timber joint durability, and climate impacts on structural materials. Notable projects include analyzing foundation pile performance and wooden structure conservation techniques. Awards include the Nederlandse Bouwprijs (2005) for contributions to timber construction. Key publications examine moisture-induced stress in engineered wood and long-term behavior of timber-concrete composites. His work integrates material science with sustainable construction practices.

Yijiang HuangView profile

Researcher

• Robotics
• Structural Engineering
• Automation
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Yijiang Huang is a Researcher affiliated with the Department of Computer-Aided Robotics at ETH Zürich. His work focuses on advancing computational robotics, with a particular emphasis on structural design optimization, robotic assembly processes, and algorithmic fabrication methods. He holds a position within the Professorship for Computational Robotics and contributes to cutting-edge research in multi-robot systems, topology optimization, and sustainable construction techniques. His research integrates robotics with structural engineering to enhance automation in manufacturing and construction. Key areas include non-repetitive robotic assembly, cooperative multi-arm systems, and the development of frameworks for high-performance design optimization. Huang has published extensively on topics such as task and motion planning (TAMP), deflation methods for non-convex optimization, and bespoke interlocking connections for timber structures. His articles highlight innovations like the CantiBox project, which explores robotic assembly of interweaving timber elements, and protocols linking algorithmic design with construction intent. These contributions aim to bridge gaps between computational methods and real-world applications, emphasizing efficiency, sustainability, and precision in robotic fabrication systems.

Suryakanta BiswalView profile

Research Fellow

• Structural Health Monitoring
• Uncertainty Modelling
• Finite Element Model Updating
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Dr. Suryakanta Biswal is a Research Fellow at the University of Surrey's School of Sustainability, Civil and Environmental Engineering. Previously, he held roles including Assistant Professor at SSN College of Engineering, Chennai, and Research Fellow in India's BRNS/DAE project. He earned a PhD and MSc from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, with a thesis focusing on uncertainty-based damage identification in concrete structures. His research emphasizes structural health monitoring (SHM), uncertainty quantification, finite element model updating, and long-term deformation prediction in concrete. Key work includes developing algorithms for bolted connection damage detection using virtual viscous dampers, optimal sensor placement strategies, and deep learning frameworks like SHMnet achieving human-level performance in condition assessment. Recent publications address offshore wind turbine foundations, seismic risks, and digitally fabricated timber columns. His projects include EPSRC-funded SHM initiatives and collaborative work on Tension Leg Platforms. Biswal's expertise spans MATLAB, ANSYS, and ABAQUS, aiding colleagues in computational modeling. Grants include Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) funding for SHM projects. He collaborates with organizations like the Association of Consulting Civil Engineers (India). Current research focuses on advancing AI-driven structural monitoring and sustainable infrastructure solutions.

Joshua WoodsView profile

Assistant Professor

• Structural Engineering
• Smart Cities
• Advanced Sensors
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Joshua Woods is an Assistant Professor at Queen's University within the Department of Civil Engineering at Smith Engineering. He holds the endowed title of Mitchell Professor and is affiliated with the Ingenuity Labs Research Institute. His expertise spans structural engineering, advanced materials, and smart infrastructure systems. Dr. Woods earned his PhD in Civil Engineering and is a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.). His research focuses on structural monitoring, timber-steel hybrid systems, earthquake engineering, and sustainable construction technologies. He has pioneered work with distributed fiber optic sensors and UAV-based inspection frameworks for infrastructure assessment. Notable research trends include: 1) Integration of FRP materials for structural rehabilitation, 2) Development of low-carbon concrete solutions, and 3) Application of autonomous systems for infrastructure inspection. His recent work emphasizes smart cities and digital transformation in civil infrastructure monitoring. Dr. Woods has received the Mitchell Professorship award recognizing his academic contributions. His grants include funding for hybrid simulation methodologies and sensor technology development. He currently leads the Structural Health Monitoring Lab and collaborates with industry on functional grading concrete innovations. Open positions exist for graduate students interested in timber engineering, sensor systems, or structural sustainability. His Ellis Hall laboratory (Room 204) supports advanced experimental setups for material testing and structural analysis.

Eleni SmyrouView profile

Lecturer

• Earthquake Engineering
• Structural Safety
• Timber-Masonry Connections
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Eleni Smyrou is a Lecturer-researcher at the Research Centre for Built Environment – NoorderRuimte, Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen. Her research focuses on earthquake engineering, structural safety, and seismic strengthening techniques for masonry and timber structures. Affiliation: Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen Collaborations: Ihsan Bal, Özlem Çavdar, Francesco Messali, Jan Rots Her research spans seismic behavior of masonry and timber structures, crack detection using AI, and seismic risk mitigation in heritage buildings. She has led projects on hybrid testing of timber structures, seismic monitoring in Groningen, and AI-driven crack segmentation. Recent work includes experimental characterization of cavity wall connections and mechanical modeling of timber-masonry interactions. Key Research Areas Earthquake Engineering AI Applications in Structural Monitoring Timber-Masonry Connections Heritage Building Seismic Enhancement Damage Accumulation Analysis Hybrid Structural Testing Smyrou has participated in international conferences like SAHC 2023 and workshops on timber floor dynamics. Her publications emphasize seismic code compliance, crack detection methodologies, and structural resilience in earthquake-prone regions.