جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Jonathan Klamkinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Integrated Photonics
• Silicon Photonics
• Optical Communications
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jonathan Klamkin is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). He also serves as the Director of the Nanofabrication Facility, overseeing advanced photonics fabrication resources. His research focuses on integrated photonics, silicon photonics, optical communications, and compound semiconductor integration. Klamkin holds a PhD in Materials from UCSB, an MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from UCSB, and a BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Cornell University. His research interests span cutting-edge areas such as electronic-photonic integration, nanophotonics, and microwave photonics. He has pioneered techniques for heterogeneous integration of compound semiconductors on silicon, enabling scalable photonic systems for applications in LiDAR, high-speed communications, and quantum technologies. Notable awards include the DARPA Young Investigator Award, NASA Early Career Faculty Award, and the PIERS Young Scientist Award. His recent work emphasizes beam steering systems, high-power quantum dot lasers, and photonic integrated circuits for remote sensing and lidar. Klamkin’s lab develops both fundamental materials science and applied photonic devices, with a focus on bridging the gap between semiconductor growth and integrated system design. Key contributions include innovations in grating coupler design, antiphase boundary-free epitaxy for GaAs on silicon, and analog coherent detection for energy-efficient data centers. His research bridges photonics, electronics, and materials science to address challenges in high-performance integrated systems.

Anocha Aribargمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Consumer Behavior
• Marketing Research
• Econometric Modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anocha Aribarg is a Professor of Marketing and Area Chair of Marketing at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, with additional faculty affiliation at the Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS). Her interdisciplinary research bridges psychological theory, consumer behavior, and advanced statistical modeling to address complex marketing challenges. Education: PhD in Marketing, University of Wisconsin, 2004 MBA, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 1998 BS in Statistics, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand, 1994 Research Focus: Prof. Aribarg investigates cognitive processes in consumer decision-making, specializing in individual/joint choice dynamics, product search behaviors, and responses to marketing stimuli. Her methodology integrates Bayesian econometrics with physiological measures (eye tracking, skin conductance) and multi-method experimental designs to uncover hidden decision mechanisms. Publication Trends: Her 14 recent publications (2009-2024) reveal consistent innovation in choice modeling, with increasing emphasis on attention dynamics (2020), moral psychology in aesthetics (2022), and high-frequency service data integration (2023). Work appears predominantly in Marketing Science Journal of Marketing Research, and Psychological Science, demonstrating methodological rigor across consumer behavior, advertising, and service contexts. Academic Service: She serves as Associate Editor for Marketing Science, Journal of Marketing, and Journal of Marketing Research, while contributing to the Journal of Retailing editorial board. Teaching: Prof. Aribarg delivers graduate-level courses in Marketing Research and Analytics and Predictive Analytics at Ross, emphasizing data-driven decision frameworks.

Knut Reinertمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Algorithmic Bioinformatics
• Genomic Sequence Analysis
• Proteomics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Knut Reinert is a leading figure in algorithmic bioinformatics at the Free University of Berlin, where he holds a professorship in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. He also maintains a significant affiliation with the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics in Berlin, where he leads the Efficient Algorithms for Omics Data group. His research spans both institutions through the Reinert Lab, which focuses on developing novel computational approaches for biological data analysis. Reinert's educational background includes a Diploma in Computer Science (1994) and a Doctorate (Dr. Ing./Ph.D., 1999, with honors) from the Max-Planck-Institut for Computer Science and Universität des Saarlandes in Saarbrücken. Prior to his professorship, he worked as a computer scientist under Prof. Gene Myers at Celera Genomics in Rockville, USA (1999-2002). His primary research interests center on algorithmic bioinformatics with specific focus on developing novel algorithms and data structures for biomedical mass data analysis. This includes creating mathematical models for genomic sequence analysis and algorithms for mass spectrometry data to detect differential protein expression between normal and diseased samples. His work bridges the gap between computational tool development and practical biological applications, with particular emphasis on NGS and proteomics data. The publications and projects led by Prof. Reinert demonstrate a consistent focus on advancing computational methods in bioinformatics. His research spans genomic sequence analysis, RNA research (particularly long non-coding RNAs), parallel computing applications, and GPU acceleration for biological data processing. The work shows increasing sophistication in handling large-scale biological datasets through innovative algorithmic approaches. Intel® Parallel Computing Center designation for his lab CUDA Research Center status DFG funding of 530 thousand Euros for RNA research de.NBI funding of 2 million Euros BMBF funded projects 'LIVE-DREAM' and 'EssBar' Prof. Reinert leads multiple significant research projects and has established strong collaborations with international partners including Texas A&M, Kings College London, Eberhardt-Karls Universität Tübingen, Robert-Koch-Institute, and various Turkish institutions. His lab receives funding from major organizations including DFG, BMBF, and Intel. The Reinert Lab maintains active teaching responsibilities at FU Berlin, offering courses at BSc, MSc, and PhD levels using both traditional and innovative learning concepts like e-learning and inverted classrooms. The Reinert Lab consists of two interconnected research groups that work closely with experimental biologists and medical researchers to develop practical computational solutions for real-world biological problems. The lab has established itself as a key player in the German and international bioinformatics community through its development of the widely-used SeqAn library and participation in national infrastructure initiatives.

• Microbiology
• Biochemistry
• Synthetic and systems biology
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Tanja Narancic is an Assistant Professor at the School of Biomolecular and Biomedical Science at University College Dublin (UCD). She is also an academic collaborator at the Bioeconomy Research Centre BiOrbic, where she coordinates multiple research projects among PIs, PostDocs, PhD students, and designs projects proposed by industrial partners. Dr. Narancic earned her PhD in Applied Microbiology from the University of Belgrade, Serbia in 2012, followed by postdoctoral research at the Institute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering in Belgrade. In 2013, she joined University College Dublin as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow under Prof. Kevin O'Connor, where she investigated microbial metabolic pathways using proteomics, metabolomics, and synthetic biology tools as part of FP7 and H2020 projects. She became a Research Fellow at BiOrbic in 2019 before advancing to her current position as Assistant Professor. Her research focuses on elucidating bacterial metabolism and leveraging synthetic biology tools to exploit bacteria for producing high-value products. Key research areas include: Proteomics, Metabolomics, and Transcriptomics for microbial pathway analysis Metabolic engineering for bioproduction Biocatalysis and enzyme optimization Protein engineering and purification Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) production from waste streams Plastic upcycling and biodegradation technologies Dr. Narancic's publication record demonstrates a strong focus on converting plastic waste into valuable biodegradable materials through innovative biotechnological approaches. Her recent work has centered on developing microbial systems for upcycling polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyolefins, and other recalcitrant plastics into polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) and other high-value products. She has made significant contributions to understanding the metabolic pathways involved in plastic monomer conversion and has developed engineered strains with enhanced capabilities for plastic upcycling. As a principal investigator, Dr. Narancic leads multiple significant research projects including the Ad Astra Studentship (2023-2028), the UPLIFT project on sustainable plastics for food packaging (2021-2025), and the PROMOFER project (2024-2028) on optimizing PHB production. She also serves as a reviewer for numerous prestigious journals including Enzyme and Microbial Technology, Journal of Applied Microbiology, and Microbial Biotechnology. Her teaching portfolio includes coordination of multiple modules such as Bioprocessing, Metabolism and Disease, and SynBio for Bioeconomy, demonstrating her commitment to educating the next generation of scientists in both fundamental and applied aspects of biomolecular science.

Matthew Kayمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Information Visualization
• Uncertainty Communication
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Matthew Kay is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at Northwestern University's School of Communication, with a secondary appointment in Computer Science. He serves as Co-Director of Graduate Studies for the PhD in Technology and Social Behavior program. His research focuses on human-computer interaction and information visualization, specializing in uncertainty communication, usable statistics, and personal informatics. He employs mixed-method approaches including behavioral analysis, interactive system development, and visualization technique evaluation to address real-world data interpretation challenges. Analysis of his recent publications reveals dominant themes in visualization literacy development, uncertainty representation for decision-making, and health informatics applications. His work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical implementations, particularly in educational assessment tools and election forecast visualizations. Professor Kay co-directs the Midwest Uncertainty Collective (MU collective), a research group advancing uncertainty communication methodologies. Previously faculty at the University of Michigan School of Information, he maintains active contributions to visualization tool development including the ggdist R package for uncertainty visualization.

• Computational Neuroscience
• Computational Psychiatry
• Neuroimaging
• +۳ مورد دیگر

John D. Murray is the Gregg L. Engles Associate Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Dartmouth College and an Adjunct Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine. He holds a PhD in Physics from Yale University (2013) and a BS in Physics and Mathematics from Yale (2006). His research focuses on computational neuroscience and computational psychiatry, with secondary appointments in Physics and Neuroscience at Yale until 2023. His work integrates computational modeling, neuroimaging, and systems neuroscience to study decision-making processes, cortical organization, and psychiatric disorders. Collaborators include prominent researchers like Dr. John Krystal and Dr. Anticevic. Research interests include hierarchical brain organization, neuroimaging analysis techniques, and pharmacological effects on neural circuits. His lab (Murray Lab) develops computational tools like PsychRNN for cognitive task modeling. Notable contributions include linking transcriptomic data to neuroimaging patterns and modeling LSD’s effects on brain topography. He has been featured in YaleNews and Nature Communications for innovations in mapping mental illness variability and neural circuit dynamics. Grants and collaborations span translational neuroscience, addiction, and PTSD research through partnerships with Yale’s Center for Biomedical Data Science and VA National Center for PTSD. His interdisciplinary approach bridges physics, computer science, and clinical psychiatry to advance understanding of brain function and dysfunction.

Song Kimمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• International Political Economy
• Formal and Quantitative Methodology
• Big Data Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Song Kim is an Associate Professor of Political Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and a Faculty Affiliate at the Institute for Data, Systems, and Society (IDSS). He holds a Ph.D. in Politics from Princeton University, where he was awarded the Harold W. Dodds Fellowship (2012-2013). His research focuses on International Political Economy, Formal and Quantitative Methodology, and Big Data analysis of international trade. He is particularly known for his work on firm-level political incentives in trade liberalization, which earned him the 2015 Mancur Olson Award and the 2018 Michael Wallerstein Award for best published article in political economy. Kim develops computational methods for analyzing trade data, including dimension reduction and visualization techniques. He maintains two key databases: LobbyView (tracking firm lobbying efforts) and TradeLab (for trade policy analysis). His research has been published in top journals such as the American Political Science Review, American Journal of Political Science, and International Organization. Educations : Ph.D. in Politics (Princeton University), B.A. not explicitly stated. His research interests include the dynamical evolution of lobbying networks, strategic links between political donations and lobbying, and the political origins of trade regulations. He also contributes methodological innovations, such as two-way fixed effects models and matching methods for causal inference with panel data. Awards : Mancur Olson Award (2015) Michael Wallerstein Award (2018) Harold W. Dodds Fellowship (2012-2013) Advising & Grants : No listed advisees. His work is supported by MIT’s IDSS and institutional funding. He collaborates on software tools like the 'wfe' and 'concordance' R packages, advancing computational social science. Labs/Teams : Associated with MIT’s Political Science Department and IDSS, focusing on interdisciplinary projects in trade, lobbying, and quantitative methods.

Kostas Bekrisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Robotics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Computer Vision
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Kostas Bekris is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Rutgers University, specializing in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence. His research focuses on motion planning, autonomous manipulation, and robot control, with notable contributions to tensegrity robotics, perception-driven systems, and large-scale package handling. He leads a team conducting groundbreaking work in robotics, supported by grants from NSF, NASA, and industry collaborators like ExxonMobil. His group emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, combining machine learning, topological methods, and differentiable physics modeling to advance robot capabilities in complex environments. Education details are not explicitly stated in the provided texts, but his academic career has included significant mentorship of PhD students and postdoctoral researchers. Key projects involve vision-driven manipulation pipelines, obstacle detection systems (PROBE), and resilient robot designs inspired by biological structures. He has been recognized for his work through prestigious awards including the NASA Early Career Grant and multiple NSF grants, as well as team achievements in robotics competitions like the Amazon Picking Challenge. Research interests span robotics subfields such as: Autonomous manipulation in cluttered environments Learning-based control for dynamic systems Topological data analysis for motion reasoning Tensegrity and soft robotics architectures Sim-to-real transfer in robotic tasks His team's work has produced open-source software tools and datasets, advancing benchmarks in manipulation and perception. Recent articles emphasize scalable solutions for industrial automation and robust navigation strategies in unstructured settings. Scientific achievements include: Development of PROBE for proprioceptive obstacle detection Advances in differentiable physics engines for tensegrity systems NSF-funded projects on robotic rearrangement and modular morphologies Advising contributions span over a decade, with current advisees focusing on topics like non-prehensile manipulation and large-scale storage optimization. Collaborations with industry (e.g., ExxonMobil) and academic partners (Yale University) reflect his commitment to applied robotics research. Labs and teams under his leadership include the Rutgers CS Robotics Group, contributing to projects like the ARIAC challenge platform and packing/industrial automation systems. Future work targets improved robot resilience in disaster scenarios and enhanced human-robot collaboration paradigms.

Antti Honkelaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Privacy-preserving machine learning
• Differential Privacy
• Bayesian Machine Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Antti Honkela is a Professor of Data Science at the University of Helsinki's Department of Computer Science, within the Faculty of Science. He also serves as the Coordinating Professor for the Privacy-preserving and Secure AI Research Programme at the Finnish Center for Artificial Intelligence (FCAI), and as Deputy Director of the Master's Programme in Data Science. His roles include membership in the Health and Social Data Permit Authority (Findata) and as an Action Editor for Transactions on Machine Learning Research. Honkela's research focuses on privacy-preserving machine learning, differential privacy, Bayesian methods, and their applications in computational biology and healthcare. He leads projects such as the European Lighthouse in Secure and Safe AI (ELSA) and the Data Literacy for Responsible Decision-making initiative. His work emphasizes developing robust frameworks for privacy-aware AI, including differentially private synthetic data and federated learning. Honkela has advised numerous PhD and Master's students, and his contributions span theoretical advancements and practical implementations, such as the D3p Python package for differentially private probabilistic programming. Key contributions include advancements in Bayesian inference from synthetic data, privacy accounting mechanisms, and computational methods for genomic epidemiology. His interdisciplinary approach bridges machine learning, statistics, and healthcare, addressing challenges in data privacy and secure AI deployment.

• Trustworthy Machine Learning
• Conformal Prediction
• Explainable Artificial Intelligence
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Henrik Boström is a Professor of Computer Science specializing in Data Science Systems at the Division of Software and Computer Systems, KTH Royal Institute of Technology. His research focuses on trustworthy machine learning , with emphasis on conformal prediction (for confidence-calibrated predictions) and explainable AI . He is the developer of Python packages crepes (conformal classifiers/regressors) and xrf (explainable random forests). His primary research domains include: Developing robust methods for uncertainty quantification in predictive models Creating interpretable machine learning frameworks Optimizing ensemble techniques for high-dimensional data Applying ML to healthcare informatics and industrial diagnostics Analysis of his recent publications reveals strong emphasis on: (1) advancing conformal prediction theory for trustworthy AI, (2) enhancing interpretability of complex models like random forests and GNNs, and (3) developing efficient algorithms for uncertainty-aware learning in domains including healthcare, graph data, and high-dimensional regression. He serves as examiner for multiple degree projects and teaches courses including Programming for Data Science (ID2214) and Research Methodology and Scientific Writing (II2202) . He leads development of open-source tools for conformal prediction and model interpretation.

Greg Keoleianمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sustainable Systems
• Renewable Energy
• Life Cycle Assessment
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Greg Keoleian is the Peter M. Wege Endowed Professor of Sustainable Systems at the University of Michigan. He co-founded and directs the Center for Sustainable Systems and co-leads the MI Hydrogen initiative. His research focuses on advancing life cycle assessment (LCA) methodologies to evaluate the sustainability of technologies, products, and systems. Key areas include renewable energy systems (e.g., wind, solar, bioenergy), transportation decarbonization, circular economy frameworks, and food/agricultural systems. He teaches interdisciplinary graduate courses on Sustainable Energy Systems and Industrial Ecology, and co-directs the Engineering Sustainable Systems Dual Degree Program and the Rackham Graduate Certificate Program in Industry Ecology. Research interests emphasize integrating environmental, economic, and social metrics into sustainability assessments. Notable contributions include pioneering LCA models for hydrogen energy systems, vehicle lifecycle optimization, and circular economy pathways for automotive materials. His work spans global and regional scales, addressing challenges such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, optimizing resource efficiency, and promoting sustainable urban infrastructure. Keoleian’s recent work highlights synergies between emerging technologies (e.g., wireless charging, autonomous vehicles) and sustainability goals. He collaborates with policymakers and industry leaders to translate research into actionable strategies for deep decarbonization and circular economy adoption. Initiatives like the State of Michigan Hydrogen Roadmap exemplify his focus on bridging academic research with practical implementation. His interdisciplinary approach ensures comprehensive analysis of energy systems, industrial processes, and consumer behaviors. Keoleian’s teaching and mentorship emphasize systems thinking and cross-sector collaboration. He has shaped curricula that prepare students for leadership roles in sustainable systems design, policy development, and corporate sustainability management. Ongoing projects include optimizing reusable packaging systems, evaluating food waste impacts, and modeling urban energy justice in electric vehicle deployment.

Paul D. Asimowمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Geochemistry
• Geology
• Chemical Petrology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Paul D. Asimow is the Eleanor and John R. McMillan Professor of Geology and Geochemistry at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), part of the Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences. He holds a B.A. from Harvard University (1991), an M.S. (1993), and a Ph.D. (1997) from Caltech. His career progression includes roles as Assistant Professor (1999–2005), Associate Professor (2005–2010), and Professor (2010–present), with the McMillan Professorship since 2016. Education: A.B. in Geology, Harvard University, 1991 M.S. in Geology, Caltech, 1993 Ph.D. in Geology, Caltech, 1997 Research Interests: Focuses on computational, experimental, and observational approaches to igneous petrology and mineral physics. Key areas include adiabatic mantle melting, water's role in mantle dynamics, high-pressure mineral physics, and processes at mid-ocean ridges. His research utilizes advanced facilities like the Lindhurst Laboratory of Experimental Geophysics and the alphaMELTS software package for thermodynamic modeling. Articles Overview: Recent work spans planetary crust formation, Martian petrogenesis, and high-pressure mineral behavior. Themes include experimental techniques, computational modeling, and cosmochemical studies of meteorites. Awards and Honors: James B. Macelwane Medal (AGU) Frank Wigglesworth Clarke Medal (Geochemical Society) Richard P. Feynman Prize for Teaching Excellence (Caltech) Fellow of the American Geophysical Union Fellow of the Mineralogical Society of America Grants and Labs: Received NSF funding for developing an interactive phase equilibria curriculum. Leads the Lindhurst Laboratory, focusing on shock-wave experiments and high-pressure mineral physics. Collaborates on software tools like alphaMELTS and MAGMASOURCE. Labs and Teams: Active in the Caltech Shock Wave Laboratory, advancing experimental methods for planetary material studies. Engages in interdisciplinary projects on Mars geology and terrestrial planet formation.

Robert Pilawa-Podgurskiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Power Electronics
• Renewable Energy Applications
• Electric Vehicles
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Robert Pilawa-Podgurski is a Professor in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences Department at UC Berkeley and founding director of the Berkeley Power and Energy Center (BPEC). He earned BS, MEng, and PhD degrees from MIT. His research focuses on power electronics, including renewable energy systems, electric vehicles, and high-efficiency power converters. He has received prestigious awards such as the IEEE Fellow (2024), Bakar Fellows Spark Award (2024), and the IEEE Richard M. Bass Outstanding Young Power Electronics Engineer Award (2014). His work emphasizes experimental validation through hardware prototypes. Education: BS in Physics and EECS (MIT, 2005), MEng (MIT, 2007), PhD in EECS (MIT, 2012). Research interests include power electronics for renewable energy, electric vehicles, energy harvesting, and advanced converter topologies. His lab has developed high-power density converters and innovative control techniques for flying capacitor multilevel converters. Recent publications focus on hybrid switched-capacitor architectures, voltage balancing, and ultra-high-current applications. Awards include over 17 IEEE prize papers and teaching accolades like the 2023 UC Berkeley EECS Outstanding Teaching Award. His group has advised numerous students, including postdocs and PhD candidates working on cutting-edge power electronics projects. Labs/Teams: Pilawa Research Group at UC Berkeley, collaborating on power electronics for clean energy and high-performance computing.

Daniel A. Spielmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Spectral Graph Theory
• Algebraic Graph Theory
• Laplacian Matrices
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Daniel A. Spielman is a Sterling Professor of Computer Science, Statistics & Data Science, and Mathematics at Yale University. He serves as the inaugural James A. Attwood Director of the Institute for Foundations of Data Science (FDS) and was previously co-Director of the Yale Institute for Network Science (YINS). He is also a member of TILOS, the NSF Institute for Learning-Enabled Optimization at Scale. His research interests span Spectral Graph Theory, Algebraic Graph Theory, Laplacian Matrices, Expander Graphs, and Random Walks on Graphs. Spielman has made fundamental contributions to understanding the mathematical foundations of data science, including work on smoothed analysis of algorithms, spectral sparsification, and solutions to the Kadison-Singer problem. Spielman's publications demonstrate a consistent focus on developing efficient algorithms with strong theoretical foundations. His work bridges pure mathematics, theoretical computer science, and practical applications in network analysis and machine learning. His research has evolved from foundational work on smoothed analysis to recent contributions in experimental design using discrepancy theory. His scientific honors include: Nevanlinna Prize for contributions to mathematical aspects of computer science Two Gödel Prizes (2008 and 2015) for outstanding papers in theoretical computer science MacArthur Fellowship ('Genius Grant') Simons Investigator award Membership in the National Academy of Sciences and American Academy of Arts and Sciences Spielman has advised numerous PhD students who have gone on to prominent positions in academia and industry. His teaching includes advanced courses in Spectral Graph Theory and Computation and Optimization. He has developed important software packages like Laplacians.jl for solving Laplacian linear equations and related problems.

Abbas Milaniمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Textile Composites
• Biocomposites
• Materials Constitutive Relations
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Abbas Milani is a tenured Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of British Columbia's Okanagan campus, where he holds the Tier 1 Principal's Research Chair in Sustainable & Smart Manufacturing and serves as Director of the Materials and Manufacturing Research Institute (MMRI). He also serves as Technical Director of the Composites Research Network (CRN), Lead of the Canadian-International Biocomposites Research Network, and leads multiple major initiatives including the UBC-Pacific Economic Development Canada-Advancing Circular Economy (ACE) program and the UBC-NRC IRAP National Circular Economy CtO Program. Dr. Milani's primary research focuses on advanced modeling, simulation, and multi-criteria design optimization of composite and biocomposite materials, structures, and manufacturing processes. His expertise spans Textile Composites/Biocomposites, Materials Constitutive Relations, Finite Element Modeling, Robust Inverse Methods, Material Selection for End-of-Life Design Strategies, Multiple Criteria Decision Making, and Industry 5.0 applications. His interdisciplinary research bridges mechanical engineering, sustainable materials science, and smart manufacturing technologies. Analysis of his recent publication record reveals a strong emphasis on sustainable materials development, with particular focus on biocomposites, life cycle assessment methodologies, and optimization of manufacturing processes. His work integrates computational modeling with experimental validation across diverse application areas including medical devices, sustainable packaging, and circular economy strategies. The publications demonstrate increasing integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning approaches with traditional engineering methods. 2015 UBC Okanagan Researcher of the Year Award Killam Faculty Research Award (2016) Inducted into Royal Society of Canada - College of New Scholars (2020) Gold Medal Service Contribution Award by Academics World Reviewer Contribution Award by ASM International Multiple teaching excellence awards from UBC Dr. Milani has successfully mentored over 100 students and postdoctoral fellows who have secured positions in both industry and academia. His research program has been supported by more than $15 million in funding from government and industrial organizations. He leads the NSERC CREATE in Immersive Technologies (CITech) program and co-leads the Advanced Materials and Fabrication Core Competency within the Survive and Thrive Applied Research (STAR) program, demonstrating his commitment to training the next generation of engineers and advancing applied research.