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Felix AbikView profile

Researcher

• Food Science
• Emulsion Science
• Hydrocolloid Chemistry
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Felix Abik is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Helsinki’s Department of Food and Nutrition (Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry), specializing in food materials science under Asst. Prof. Kirsi S. Mikkonen. His work focuses on hydrocolloid-stabilized emulsions, interfacial morphology visualization, and delivery systems for bioactive compounds. He is part of the Academy of Finland-funded ENVISION project (2019–2023) and a corporate-funded Valo Therapeutics initiative. Education: Master of Science in Molecular Nutrition & Food Technology from Aarhus University (2019), and Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Bandung Institute of Technology (2016). His research integrates NMR spectroscopy, atomic force microscopy (AFM), and adsorption studies to analyze food emulsions and biomaterials. Key Research Areas: Hydrocolloid chemistry, emulsion stabilization mechanisms, interfacial behavior of food stabilizers, and applications of wood-derived hemicelluloses in food systems. His work addresses sustainable food technologies and advanced material characterization. Recent Activities: Visiting researcher at Quadram Institute (2023) and ISIS Pulsed Neutron Source (2023). Peer reviewer for International Journal of Biological Macromolecules and Journal of Dispersion Science and Technology . Grants: ENVISION (Academy of Finland), Valo Therapeutics Oy collaboration. His research outputs include 10 peer-reviewed publications (2021–2024) focusing on emulsion systems, biomaterials, and food science innovations.

Sergei NazarenkoView profile

Professor

• Polymer Physics
• Gas Diffusion
• Polymer Membranes
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Sergei Nazarenko is a Professor at the University of Southern Mississippi's School of Polymer Science and Engineering. His research focuses on polymer physics, membrane science, flame retardancy, and composite materials. Current projects investigate gas transport phenomena, surface modification of membranes, novel flame retardants, and functional polymer composites. Key research areas include development of advanced membranes for water treatment and gas separation, bioinspired coatings, mesoporous materials from self-assembled polymers, and structure-property relationships in dendritic and hyperbranched polymers. His work combines fundamental understanding of polymer physics with practical applications in environmental and energy technologies. Professor Nazarenko teaches courses including Physical Chemistry of Polymers, Mechanics of Polymeric Materials, and advanced topics in polymer science.

Omar SharafView profile

Assistant Professor

• Solar Energy
• Thermal Sciences
• Energy Engineering
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Dr. Omar Sharaf is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Heriot-Watt University Dubai Campus since January 2023. His expertise lies in solar polygeneration systems and multi-phase flow modeling. He teaches courses in renewable energy, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Education: BSc in Mechanical Engineering (2013) - American University of Sharjah MSc in Mechanical Engineering (2015) - American University of Sharjah PhD in Mechanical Engineering (2020) - Khalifa University Research interests focus on developing smart particle-laden fluids for sustainable solar and thermal solutions, integrating them into polygeneration energy systems. Key areas include thermal sciences, energy engineering, CFD, colloid science, and multiphase flow modeling. His work aims to leverage the abundant solar resources in the MENA region for economical and sustainable energy solutions. Publications span solar nanofluids, phase-change materials, and photovoltaic/thermal collectors. He actively supervises MSc and PhD students, collaborates on grant writing, and engages in research partnerships. Notable collaborations include work on encapsulated phase-change materials and nano-encapsulated dispersions for solar applications. His contributions align with UN SDGs related to affordable clean energy (SDG7) and climate action (SDG13).

AZİZE DOĞAN DEMİRView profile

Associate Professor

• Irrigation Engineering
• Water Quality Management
• Agricultural Waste Management
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Assoc. Prof. Azize Doğan Demir is a faculty member at Bingöl University's Faculty of Agriculture, Department of Biosystems Engineering. She holds degrees from Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University (BSc 2006, MSc 2009) and Atatürk University (PhD 2016). Her research focuses on irrigation engineering, water quality management, and sustainable agricultural practices. She has authored/co-authored over 15 peer-reviewed articles and participates in national/international conferences. Current projects include studies on recycled wastewater applications and soil hydraulic properties. Her academic career began as a Research Assistant in 2009, advancing to Assistant Professor (2016) and Associate Professor (2023). She teaches courses such as Agricultural Structures and Irrigation, Environmental Problems in Agricultural Engineering, and Wastewater Use in Agriculture. Research Interests: Irrigation strategies, treated wastewater utilization, soil physics, climate impacts on agriculture Awards: TÜBİTAK International Conference Support Grant (2013) Key Projects: Bingöl Irrigation Water Quality Analysis, Polyacrylamide Effects on Phosphorus Fixation Her work emphasizes practical solutions for sustainable agriculture in arid regions, with particular attention to water resource management and environmental sustainability.

• Organic Chemistry
• Material Science
• Polymer Chemistry
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Han Zuilhof is a Full Professor of Organic Chemistry at Wageningen University, affiliated with the VLAG research institute. His research focuses on surface chemistry, polymer brushes, antifouling coatings, and environmental remediation, particularly targeting PFAS removal. He leads projects on sustainable materials, dynamic covalent chemistry, and analytical methods for drug and toxin detection. Notable contributions include developing functionalized pillararenes for PFAS adsorption and covalent surface modifications for microfluidics. Research interests: Surface chemistry, polymer design, analytical chemistry, environmental remediation. Recent projects: PFAS removal technologies, antifouling coatings, mechanochemical synthesis, and catalytic materials for biomass conversion. Advises PhD candidates on topics like recyclable polycarbonates, PFAS adsorbents, and stealth antibodies. His work bridges fundamental chemistry with applied solutions, emphasizing sustainability and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Vamsi BorraView profile

Assistant Professor

• 3D Electronics
• Flexible Electronics
• Thin-film Fabrication
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Dr. Vamsi Borra is an Assistant Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Youngstown State University's Rayen School of Engineering. He holds a PhD from the University of Toledo (2017), an MS from YSU (2014), and a BS from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (2011). Prior to YSU, he held academic positions at California University of Pennsylvania and the University of Toledo, with industry experience at Valley Electrical Consolidated. His research spans 3D electronics, thin-film characterization, whisker growth mitigation, and additive manufacturing for antennas/batteries. Key innovations include laser microstructuring of metals and NiO sublayers for tin whisker suppression. Current projects explore THz devices and hardware security using machine learning. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on materials innovation and electronic systems, with recent work emphasizing scalable nanofabrication and energy applications. Trends include increased use of additive manufacturing (36% of recent papers) and interdisciplinary semiconductor research (42%). Distinguished Professorship for service (2025) IEEE Senior Membership (2022) PhD Dissertation of the Year (2018) He advises undergraduate projects in embedded systems and leads YSU's IEEE student chapter. Grants include NSF support for printed electronics and DoD-funded reliability testing. Labs include the Advanced Materials Characterization Facility and Additive Manufacturing Center, collaborating with Oak Ridge National Laboratory on battery thermal management.

• Experimental Fluid Mechanics
• Wind Energy
• Turbulence
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Srikar Yadala V is a Researcher and Fluids Lab & Equipment Coordinator at the Department of Energy and Process Engineering at NTNU, Norway. He specializes in experimental fluid mechanics with expertise in wind tunnel/water channel testing, particle image velocimetry, and advanced fluid measurement techniques. His research focuses on aerodynamics/hydrodynamics, turbulence, bluff body wakes, jets, shear layers, hydrogen combustion, aircraft wings, boundary layers, and wind energy applications. Education: PhD in Fluid Mechanics (2016-2020) from Institut PPrime, University of Poitiers, France Guest Researcher at Delft University of Technology, Netherlands (2016-2020) MSc in Aerospace Engineering (2014-2016) from Delft University of Technology, Netherlands BE in Mechanical Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University, India (2010-2014) As Fluids Lab Coordinator, he oversees facility maintenance and collaborates with external users for testing needs. His work bridges academic research with practical applications, including turbine wake characterization, vortex lock-in phenomena, and plasma-based flow control. He has presented at major conferences such as the International Symposium on Combustion and TSFP12, demonstrating his contributions to turbulence and shear flow phenomena. Research highlights include volumetric visualization of wind turbine wakes, suppression of thermoacoustic instabilities, and experimental investigations into vortex dynamics. His lab coordination role ensures cutting-edge infrastructure supports both academic and industrial projects, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration.

Michael R. BuchmeiserView profile

Professor

• Polymer Chemistry
• Transition-Metal Catalysis
• Surface Modification
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Prof. Dr. Michael R. Buchmeiser is Head of the Chair of Macromolecular Materials and Fiber Chemistry at the University of Stuttgart. With over 500 publications and 60 patents, his research focuses on transition-metal catalyzed polymerizations, surface modifications, porous polymeric supports for catalysis and battery systems, and advanced fiber chemistry. Research areas include: Macromolecular chemistry and material science Catalysis and battery technology development High-performance fiber engineering Honors and awards: TechTextil Innovation Award (2017) Herrmann F. Mark Medaille (2022) Otto Roelen-Medaille (2010) Multiple research prizes from Austrian and German scientific foundations As spokesperson for the Collaborative Research Center 1333, he coordinates molecular heterogeneous catalysis research. He advises numerous doctoral and master's students in macromolecular chemistry research.

Amin AbdolvandView profile

Professor

• Materials Science
• Photonics
• Nanotechnology
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Professor Amin Abdolvand is the Chair of Functional Materials & Photonics and Associate Dean for Research at the School of Science and Engineering, University of Dundee. He holds a Personal Chair and leads the Materials & Photonics Systems (MAPS) Group, renowned for state-of-the-art laser materials engineering facilities. His research focuses on advanced manufacturing with light, nanomaterial fabrication, surface functionalization, and applied laser technology. Key projects include collaborations with CERN on materials for particle accelerators and development of antibacterial surfaces for medical applications. Education & Career: Research Scientist, Martin-Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg (2003-2006) PD Research Fellow, University of Manchester (2006-2008) and University of Dundee (2008-2010) EPSRC Career Acceleration Fellowship (2010-2015) Awards: Fellow of the Institute of Physics, Senior Member of OSA. Labs & Facilities: MAPS Group, Nano-Materials Research Lab (NMRL), and CERN-linked laser engineering facilities. His research bridges engineering and physics, addressing challenges in aerospace, energy, and biomedical sectors. Recent work includes hybrid antibacterial surfaces, secondary electron yield reduction in materials for particle accelerators, and low-temperature solar cell inks.

• Clean, low-carbon transportation
• Vehicle technology modelling and assessment
• Renewable gaseous fuels
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Gordon McTaggart-Cowan is an Associate Professor and Associate Director in the School of Sustainable Energy Engineering at Simon Fraser University (SFU). He holds a Ph.D. (2006), M.A.Sc. (2002), and B.Eng. (1999) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of British Columbia and the University of Victoria. His research focuses on clean, low-carbon transportation technologies, including vehicle modeling, renewable gaseous fuels, and emissions control in internal combustion engines. He has pioneered work on hydrogen-diesel dual-fuel systems, natural gas engine optimization, and high-pressure fuel injection strategies. Recent publications highlight advancements in hydrogen compression systems, hybrid electric truck performance analysis, and thermoelectric energy harvesting. He has contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed articles and holds multiple patents on fuel injection and combustion control technologies. McTaggart-Cowan is an Associate Editor for the Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D and collaborates internationally through visiting fellowships at Loughborough University and Michigan Technological University. Teaching responsibilities include fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and sustainable energy design projects. His work aligns with global efforts to decarbonize heavy-duty transport and stationary power systems through innovative engine design and alternative fuel integration.

Muhammad N. YousafView profile

Professor

• Chemical Biology
• Biomaterials
• Bioanalytical Chemistry
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Dr. Muhammad N. Yousaf is a Full Professor in the Department of Chemistry at York University, affiliated with the Biology Graduate Program. His interdisciplinary research group bridges organic chemistry, bioanalytical methods, chemical biology, and biomaterials to study cell behavior and develop advanced biotechnologies. Research focuses include: 1) Surface chemistry and microfluidics for cell behavior analysis, 2) Dynamic 'click' chemistry for bioconjugation, 3) Liposome fusion for cell surface engineering in tissue engineering, and 4) biodegradable polymers for regenerative medicine. His lab integrates synthetic chemistry, live-cell microscopy, and material science to create innovative tools for biomedical applications. Key research outputs include scaffold-free 3D tissue assembly, redox-responsive bioconjugation strategies, and bioorthogonal bacterial surface modifications. These studies have been highlighted in C&E News, Faculty 1000, and major news outlets. He supervises graduate students in the Biology program and collaborates on projects involving cell-cell interactions, hydrogel design, and stem cell differentiation. His lab is located in the Life Sciences Building and Chemistry Department facilities at York University.

• Chemical Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Membrane Science and Technology
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Professor Dianne Wiley is a Chemical Engineer and Honorary Professor at the University of Newcastle , where she serves as Dean of Engineering . She is a global leader in membrane systems for water treatment and technoeconomic analysis of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies . Her work spans fundamental research and industrial applications, focusing on climate resilience, energy systems, and sustainable engineering solutions. Key Affiliations: University of Newcastle (2022–present) University of Sydney (2016–2022) UNESCO Centre for Membrane Science and Technology Research Interests include: Carbon capture, transport, and storage (CT, pipeline optimization) Membrane science for water/wastewater treatment Technoeconomic modeling of industrial decarbonization Flexible CCS operation and renewable energy integration Advanced oxidation and photocatalytic processes Publication Trends reveal a focus on CO2 mitigation strategies (2016–2025), membrane fouling/scaling (1985–2021), and catalyst design (2022–2025). Her work bridges chemical engineering, environmental systems, and industrial decarbonization. Education : PhD, University of New South Wales Bachelor of Applied Science (Distinction), Darling Downs Institute of Advanced Education Graduate Diploma in Education, Armidale College of Advanced Education

• Materials Science
• Chemical Engineering
• Polymer Composites
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Javier Pozuelo de Diego is an Associate Professor and Director of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and Chemical Engineering at the University Carlos III of Madrid (UC3M). He leads the Polymers and Composites research group under the Álvaro Alonso Barba Institute of Chemistry and Materials Technology. His work spans materials science, industrial engineering, and applied physics. Academic Rank: Associate Professor Department: Materials Science and Engineering and Chemical Engineering Research Focus: Polymer composites, electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding, self-healing materials, and nanotechnology applications Research Interests Dr. Pozuelo specializes in advanced polymer composites for electromagnetic shielding, active food packaging, and infrastructure durability. His work explores graphene and MXene-based lightweight nanostructures, carbon nanotube scaffolds, and self-healing asphalt composites for industrial applications. Key areas include nanomaterial functionalization, interfacial engineering, and microwave-absorbing materials. Scientific Contributions The recent 2024 2023-2022 2019-2016 publications highlight his expertise in biodegradable EMI shielding materials, antimicrobial packaging, and conductive nanocomposites. Trends show a focus on sustainability, hierarchical architectures, and multifunctional properties. Patents: Materiales para apantallamiento electromagnético (2015) Grants: 15+ projects funded by Airbus, EADS Casa, AITEX, and Spanish government agencies (AEI, Ministry of Science, etc.)

Sheldon J. ParkView profile

Associate Professor

• Protein Engineering
• Biotechnology
• Bioinformatics
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Sheldon J. Park is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University at Buffalo, serving as Director of Graduate Studies. He holds a PhD from Harvard University (2000) in Biophysics, an MS from MIT (1994) in Physics, and a BS from UC Berkeley (1991) in Physics and Mathematics. His research focuses on engineering proteins with novel molecular properties using computational and experimental methods such as rational design, directed evolution, and yeast surface display. Key projects include the development of monomeric streptavidin for biomedical imaging, fibronectin-derived monobodies for Erk-2 signaling inhibition, and therapeutic antibody engineering. He has been awarded an NSF CAREER grant and edited the book Protein Engineering and Design . His lab collaborates widely, with plasmids deposited at Addgene and patents filed. Teaching responsibilities include courses like Protein Engineering (CE 420/520) and Bioengineering Principles (CE 517). Education: PhD in Biophysics, Harvard University, 2000 MS in Physics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1994 BS in Physics and Math, University of California, Berkeley, 1991 Research Interests: Protein engineering, yeast surface display, bioinformatics, molecular dynamics simulations, therapeutic protein design, and antibody engineering. The lab applies these techniques to develop novel reagents for biotechnology, research, and medicine. Current projects include monomeric streptavidin systems, fibronectin monobodies targeting Erk-2 kinase, and pH-dependent antibody recycling strategies. Publications: Recent work emphasizes advancements in streptavidin engineering, antibody detection systems, and protein stability optimization. These studies highlight cross-disciplinary approaches combining computational modeling with experimental validation. Scientific Awards: NSF CAREER Award Co-editor of Protein Engineering and Design (CRC Press, 2009) Advising & Grants: Advises PhD candidates and master's students in protein engineering and biochemistry. His lab's research is supported by NSF grants and patents, including a pending patent on monomeric streptavidin compositions (Application no. PCT/US10/32542). Labs & Teams: Leads the Park Research Group, which collaborates with Addgene for plasmid distribution and focuses on protein-based reagents. The lab's work has been featured in Nature Communications , eLife , and Biotechnology Bioeng .

• Corrosion Engineering
• Electrochemistry
• Organic Coatings
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Alda Simões is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Instituto Superior Técnico (University of Lisbon). Her research focuses on corrosion protection of metallic materials, electrochemical methods for corrosion study, and development of organic coatings. She teaches courses including Electrochemistry and Energy, Transfer Phenomena I, and Transport Phenomena. Affiliations: Department of Chemical Engineering, Higher Technical Institute Research Interests: Electrochemical corrosion analysis, advanced protective coatings, redox cells for energy storage, surface modification techniques Current research projects involve studying advanced organic redox cells for electricity storage, naphthenic acid effects on steel corrosion using spectroscopic methods, and development of superhydrophobic coatings for aluminum alloys. Her work integrates electrochemical characterization with material performance evaluation under corrosive environments.