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Panagiotis DimitrakopoulosView profile

Associate Professor

• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Multiphase Flows
• Mesoscale Polymer Dynamics
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Panagiotis (Panos) Dimitrakopoulos is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Maryland, College Park. His research focuses on computational fluid dynamics, multiphase flows, and biophysical systems. He specializes in modeling elastic capsules, microfluidic devices, and polymer dynamics using advanced numerical algorithms. His work intersects fluid mechanics, biomedical engineering, and materials science. He has developed spectral boundary element methods for interfacial dynamics and contributed to understanding capsule deformation in microfluidic environments. His studies address drug delivery systems, microfluidic sorting mechanisms, and hemodynamic forces in biological systems. Key applications include designing next-generation drug carriers and analyzing blood cell mechanics in microcirculation. Notable contributions include analyzing elastic capsule migration in converging micro-capillaries, multi-compartment micro-capsule fabrication, and non-Newtonian fluid dynamics in confined geometries. His research spans from theoretical fluid mechanics to biomedical applications, emphasizing computational modeling and experimental validation.

• HVAC Systems
• Natural Gas Liquefaction
• Biogas Processing
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Bjørn Austbø is an Associate Professor at the Department of Energy and Process Engineering at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He joined the faculty in 2015 after completing his PhD at NTNU in Energy and Process Engineering (2011-2015). His research focuses on thermal turbomachinery, gas turbine technology, turbocompressor design, and multiphase pumping systems. Specific areas include natural gas and biogas liquefaction processes, HVAC system optimization, and exergy analysis of energy conversion systems.

• Thermal Turbomachinery
• Gas Turbine Technology
• Turbocompressor Design
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Lars Eirik Bakken is a Professor at NTNU's Department of Energy and Process Engineering, where he leads research in thermal turbomachinery. His expertise encompasses gas turbine technology, turbocompressor design, turboexpanders, multiphase pumping systems, and wet gas compression. He directs the Thermal Energy Group's research on turbomachinery thermo-fluid dynamics, focusing on energy conversion efficiency and mechanical design optimization for industrial applications.

John AllportView profile

Professor

• Turbocharger Engineering
• Automotive Engineering
• Turbines
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John Allport is a Professor of Turbocharger Engineering at the University of Huddersfield, based in the School of Computing and Engineering's Department of Engineering. He leads the Turbocharger Research Institute and directs the Energy Integration Laboratory, focusing on sustainable energy solutions using biofuels and waste-to-energy processes. His career spans over 25 years in automotive engineering, including roles at Cummins Turbo Technologies and a PhD in Computer Aided Engineering from the University of Bradford under an Industrial Fellowship of the Royal 1851 Commission. He holds over 20 patents and is a Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Education: BEng in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nottingham (1985), PhD in Computer Aided Engineering from the University of Bradford (2000s). Research interests include turbocharger design, vibration analysis, sustainable energy systems, and polymer applications in engineering components. Recent publications emphasize advancements in compressor aerodynamics, noise reduction techniques, and energy harvesting systems. His work addresses challenges in turbine blade flutter, piezoelectric energy generation, and corrosion-resistant materials for extreme environments. Awards include the Industrial Fellowship of the Royal 1851 Commission and Fellow status with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. John advises on 14 doctoral projects and chairs committees for academic standards and accreditation. He actively promotes engineering education, particularly gender diversity initiatives in STEM. His Energy Integration Laboratory tests organic waste-to-energy processes at pilot scale, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals on clean energy and environmental sustainability.

• Robust design optimization
• Multidisciplinary design
• Surrogate modeling
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Soheyl Massoudi is a Research Fellow at ETH Zürich's IDEAL Lab, developing AI-driven methodologies for engineering design. His research integrates surrogate modeling, neural networks, and optimization algorithms for complex mechanical systems. Holds Ph.D. (2024) and M.Sc. (2020) in Mechanical Engineering from EPFL, with doctoral work focusing on surrogate-assisted optimization of turbocompressors for renewable energy applications. Current work explores autonomous artificial agents using large language models for iterative design tasks. Created computational frameworks like DARTS-NETGAB for real-time simulation and ParaturboCAD for parametric geometry generation.

Ion DosaView profile

Associate Professor

• Thermal Engineering
• Energy Efficiency
• Exergy Analysis
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Ion Dosa is an Associate Professor and PhD holder at the Technical University of Petroșani, affiliated with the Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering and the Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Transport Engineering . His expertise spans thermal systems, energy efficiency, and exergy analysis, with a focus on improving energy recovery and reducing environmental impact in power generation and industrial processes. Research Interests: Dr. Dosa’s work centers on optimizing thermal systems such as steam turbines, heat pumps, and chiller systems. He investigates energy efficiency in power plants, waste heat recovery, and the exergy analysis of industrial processes. His research also addresses environmental considerations, including emission mitigation and sustainable energy solutions. Key Contributions: Recent studies include comparative exergy analyses of heat pumps, efficiency assessments of steam turbines and generators, and optimization of compressed air networks in underground environments. His work often integrates mathematical modeling and experimental validation to enhance system performance. Awards & Recognition: No specific awards are listed in the provided materials. Grants & Advising: While no formal advisees are listed, his publications suggest active involvement in collaborative research projects. His work has been supported by institutional and likely industry partnerships. Labs & Teams: Engaged in laboratory research on fluid mechanics and thermodynamics, particularly through experimental setups like the Mecanica fluidelor: lucrări de laborator (2011) textbook.

Nataša VeljićView profile

Lecturer

• Renewable Energy Sources
• Heat Transfer
• Energy Efficiency
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Nataša Veljić is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Slavonski Brod, where she has been employed since 2020. She previously held academic positions at the Polytechnic of Slavonski Brod (2015–2020) and the same faculty (2004–2010), and has industry experience at Đuro Đaković. She was formally appointed to her current academic rank on July 5, 2023. Research Interests: Her work focuses on renewable energy sources , heat transfer , energy efficiency , and environmental impact . She contributes to applied research in mechanical and thermal systems, particularly in sustainable energy applications and agricultural engineering. Publication Trends: Her recent publications (2016–2024) show a strong focus on practical engineering solutions in renewable energy, including solar and wind integration, biomass drying, boiler efficiency, and steam turbine systems. The interdisciplinary nature of her work spans mechanical design, environmental analysis, and rural energy development. Scientific Awards: No awards explicitly mentioned. Advising and Grants: She mentors undergraduate students in their final thesis projects, as listed in institutional repositories. While no specific grants are named, her involvement in international and institutional projects suggests active research engagement. She collaborates frequently with researchers such as Mladen Bošnjaković, Ivica Lacković, and Rajna Lujić. Labs and Teams: Although no specific lab or research group is named, her collaborations and project involvement suggest participation in applied mechanical engineering and sustainable energy research teams within the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering.

Jürg Alexander SchiffmannView profile

Associate Professor

• Gas lubricated bearings
• Small-scale turbomachinery
• Mechanical design optimization
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Jürg Alexander Schiffmann is an Associate Professor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), leading the Laboratory for Applied Mechanical Design (LAMD). His work focuses on gas-lubricated bearings, small-scale turbomachinery, and automated design methodologies for energy systems. Academic Affiliation: EPFL School of Engineering Key Roles: Teaching, PhD program committee member (Energy & Robotics), Lab Director Research Interests His research bridges mechanical design optimization and small-scale energy systems , with a focus on gas bearings for turbocompressors, Organic Rankine Cycles for waste heat recovery, and herringbone grooved journal bearings . He pioneers AI-driven tools like DARTS-NETGAB for real-time turbomachinery simulation and surrogate modeling for robust design. Recent Publications span 2025–2023, emphasizing neural networks in optimization, experimental validation of gas bearings, and thermal management in high-speed turbomachinery. Trends highlight cross-disciplinary integration of AI and energy systems. Scientific Awards SwissElectric Research Award (PhD work) Advising includes supervising 25+ PhD students (e.g., Abramishvili Anna, Massoudi Soheyl) on topics like scroll expanders , rotordynamics , and haptics in automated driving . His grants involve collaborations with MIT, CERN, and industry partners like Fischer Engineering Solutions.