جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Guoxiang Huمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Quantum Mechanics
• Materials Informatics
• Energy Harvesting
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Guoxiang (Emma) Hu is an Assistant Professor in the School of Materials Science and Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology. Her research focuses on quantum mechanical modeling and materials informatics to advance energy harvesting, utilization, and climate remediation through atomic-level insights. She previously held an Assistant Professorship at the City University of New York (2020-2023) and conducted postdoctoral research at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (2018-2020). Education: Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry (2018, University of California, Riverside); B.S. in Chemistry (2013, University of Science and Technology of China). Research interests emphasize accelerating discovery of materials for green energy applications, combining theoretical and data-driven approaches to uncover structure-property-performance relationships. Her group operates at the intersection of computational chemistry, materials science, and sustainability. Labs/Teams: The Hu Group (website: hu-group.org ). Current advisees include Ankit Bansal, Seungjun Cha, and Prajeet Oza.

Norbert O. Reichمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Materials Chemistry
• Biochemistry & Biophysics
• Biomedical Sciences
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Norbert O. Reich is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), affiliated with the College of Letters and Science. He joined UCSB in 1987 after completing his Ph.D. at UCSF in 1984 and an NIH postdoctoral fellowship there. His research focuses on enzyme mechanisms, particularly DNA methylation and telomerase, with applications in antibiotic and cancer therapy design. He also develops innovative chemical biology tools, including gold nanoshell-based drug delivery systems and fluorescence-based protein tracking methods. Education: Ph.D. in Chemistry from UCSF (1984). Awards: Regent's Junior Faculty Fellowship (1987), American Cancer Society Faculty Research Award (1991), UC President's Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Research (1994). Research Interests: Epigenetic regulation via DNA methylation in bacteria and mammals Enzyme mechanisms of DNA methyltransferases (e.g., DNMT3A, CcrM) Design of therapeutic inhibitors targeting epigenetic enzymes Light-controlled delivery of proteins/RNA via gold nanoshells Protein-DNA interaction analysis using microfluidic arrays Awards and Recognition: His honors reflect contributions to both research and education, emphasizing his dual impact in science and teaching. Lab and Collaborations: Leads the Reich Lab, collaborating with researchers like Tom Pettus (UCSB) and Erkki Ruoslahti. Projects include antibiotic development, cancer epigenetics, and nanotechnology-driven drug delivery. Future Work: Expanding applications of nanoshell technology for targeted gene silencing and exploring allosteric inhibitors of DNMT3A for cancer treatment.

Daniel A. McAdamsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Design Theory
• Bio-inspired Design
• Product Architecture
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Daniel A. McAdams is the Robert H. Fletcher Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University and serves as the NSF Program Director of Convergent Activities. His research develops design theory and methodology with focus on functional modeling, bio-inspired design, and technology evolution. Educational Background: PhD in Mechanical Engineering from University of Texas at Austin MS in Mechanical Engineering from California Institute of Technology BS in Mechanical Engineering from University of Texas at Austin His research investigates innovation in concept synthesis through computational methods, bio-inspired design approaches, and technology evolution applied to product development. Current projects include function-sharing principles in biological systems, digital twin architectures, and patent mining for technology forecasting. Recent publications explore applications of speculative fiction in design ideation, graph-theoretic approaches for digital twins, and automated assessment in engineering education, demonstrating cross-disciplinary innovation across design science. Awards and Honors: ASME Design Theory and Methodology Award Distinguished Achievement Award for Student Relations Multiple Faculty Fellow awards Design Studies Best Paper Award Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award He leads the Product Synthesis Engineering Lab, advancing design methodologies for complex engineered systems through computational approaches and biological analogies.

Mathew A. Kuttolamadomمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bioinspired Functionally-Graded Materials
• Additive Manufacturing
• Subtractive Manufacturing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mathew A. Kuttolamadom is a Professor and Associate Department Head for Research & Graduate Studies in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution (ETID) at Texas A&M University. His academic roles also include affiliations with Materials Science & Engineering and Multidisciplinary Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering from Clemson University (2012), M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Detroit Mercy (2005), and B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kerala (2002). Research Focus: Bioinspired functionally-graded materials, additive/subtractive manufacturing, tribology, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and engineering education. Grants & Awards: Over $14M as PI/Co-PI in grants, including a $480K NSF-ATE grant for smart manufacturing workforce education. Teaching: Taught courses like MMET-463 (Mechanical Design), MMET-275 (Mechanics for Technologists), and advised over 3500 students across levels. His lab (MGBTL) develops bioinspired solutions for wear-resistant surfaces and advanced manufacturing processes. Notable collaborations include work with industry partners like NSL Aerospace and ORNL-MDF. Dr. Kuttolamadom has mentored numerous graduate and undergraduate students in interdisciplinary research, with alumni in leading roles at Tesla, Intel, and academia.

Gilbert Collinsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• High-Energy-Density Physics (HEDP)
• Laboratory Astrophysics
• Condensed Matter
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gilbert 'Rip' Collins is the Tracy Hyde Harris Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Physics at the University of Rochester, holding dual appointments in the Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences and the Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE). He also serves as Associate Director of Science, Technology and Academics at LLE, Distinguished Scientist at LLE, and Director of the NSF-funded Center for Matter at Atomic Pressures (CMAP). His research focuses on extreme states of matter, including planetary interiors, high-energy-density plasmas, and thermonuclear fusion processes. Collins earned his PhD in 1989 from Ohio State University. His work leverages facilities like the Omega Laser at LLE to recreate astrophysical conditions, exploring topics such as phase separation in giant planets, quantum matter at atomic pressures, and laboratory astrophysics experiments. He collaborates globally to advance understanding of exoplanet structure, stellar evolution, and fusion energy control. Key affiliations: Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Center for Matter at Atomic Pressures (CMAP), Omega Laser Facility Research highlights: Hydrogen-rich superconductors, planetary core dynamics, radiation-dominated plasmas Leadership roles: HED Experiments Group Lead at LLE, co-director of international collaborations His team includes graduate students and scientists investigating topics ranging from collisionless shocks to exoplanet mass-radius relationships. Collins’ contributions bridge fundamental physics with applied energy research, supported by grants from the NSF Physics Frontier Center and other national agencies.

David Kazanjianمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• transnational American studies
• Armenian diaspora studies
• political philosophy
• +۸ مورد دیگر

David Kazanjian is a Professor of English and Comparative Literature at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Arts & Sciences. He serves as Graduate Chair for the Comparative Literature and Literary Theory program (2024-25, 2026-2028), and has held prestigious fellowships including the Institute for Advanced Study (Princeton, 2026), Vartan Gregorian Center (NYPL, 2025), and Berlin Prize. His scholarship bridges transnational American studies, Armenian diaspora studies, political philosophy, and postcolonial theory. PhD in Rhetoric, University of California, Berkeley M.A. in Critical Theory, University of Sussex B.A. in Modern Thought and Literature, Stanford University Kazanjian's research examines dispossession through legal archives, transnational Armenian cultural politics, and 19th-century social movements. His work spans early American literature, Latin American colonialism, trauma theory, and Marxist analysis of freedom discourses. Recent publications address dispossession in colonial New England/Yucatán, Armenian diaspora representation, and improvisational freedom practices in the Atlantic world. His editorial roles include co-editing NYU Press's America and the Long 19th Century series and Social Text journal. 2022 Penn Provost's Award for Outstanding Mentorship of Ph.D. Students Berlin Prize, American Academy of Berlin As co-director of the Tepoztlán Institute for Transnational History of the Americas (2017-19) and affiliations with Penn's Gender & Sexuality Studies, Latin American Studies, and Middle East Center, Kazanjian fosters interdisciplinary scholarship. He teaches courses on capitalism theories, early American literature, and critical theory. His lab and collective work includes the Tepoztlán Institute and Social Text editorial collective, focusing on transnational historical methods and diasporic cultural analysis.

Diane Guignardمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Numerical Analysis
• Applied Mathematics
• Computational Mathematics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Diane Guignard is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Ottawa. Her research focuses on numerical analysis, partial differential equations, and computational methods with applications to mechanics and stochastic systems. She holds a position in a leading mathematics department and can be contacted at dguignar@uOttawa.ca . Her research interests include finite element methods, model reduction, uncertainty quantification, and optimal transport-based mesh adaptation. She explores nonlinear approximation theories for high-dimensional anisotropic functions and develops computational frameworks for thin structures and colloidal flow simulations. Her work bridges numerical analysis with practical engineering challenges, emphasizing adaptive algorithms and error estimation techniques. Her recent publications (2021-2024) highlight contributions to goal-oriented mesh adaptation, stochastic field approximations on surfaces, and large deformation analyses of prestrained plates. These studies emphasize interdisciplinary approaches combining mathematical rigor with computational innovation. Dr. Guignard has not been explicitly noted for awards in the provided materials. Her advising record is currently unspecified, though her research group likely engages in advanced numerical methods and computational mechanics projects.

Hung Yew Munمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Heat Transfer
• Fluid Dynamics
• Micro-scale Heat Transfer
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Hung Yew Mun is an Associate Professor and Interim Head of the Mechanical Engineering program at Monash University Malaysia’s Malaysia School of Engineering. His expertise spans heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics, with a focus on micro-scale phenomena, phase-change heat transfer, and graphene-based materials. He teaches courses including MEC3454/MEC4408 (Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer) and MEC4416 (Momentum, Energy & Mass Transport). Dr. Hung’s research addresses advanced cooling solutions for electronics, energy storage, and sustainable materials. Education: PhD in Mechanical Engineering from University of Multimedia, Malaysia (2010). Research Interests: Micro-scale heat transfer, phase-change mechanisms, graphene nanostructures, and applications in thermal management. His work contributes to UN SDG goals related to affordable and clean energy (SDG7) and industry innovation (SDG9). Recent Projects: Includes studies on MXene-biochar composites for energy storage, graphene-enhanced devices for electronics cooling, and multiscale modeling of postharvest fruit water transport. He has led/co-investigated 12 projects since 2013, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration. Publications: Over 100 peer-reviewed articles, with recent focus on graphene-mediated heat transfer enhancement, plasma-activated cooling, and nanofluid applications. His work addresses both fundamental mechanisms and industrial applications. Labs/Teams: Active in thermal engineering and nanomaterials research groups, collaborating with institutions globally on sustainable energy and advanced materials.

Johannes Skaarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Quantum Field Theory
• Quantum Optics
• Electromagnetics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Johannes Skaar is a Professor at the Department of Physics, University of Oslo (UiO). He holds a 100% position there since 2017, previously at NTNU. His research focuses on quantum field theory, quantum optics, electromagnetics, metamaterials, photonics, and quantum information. He teaches advanced courses such as FYS4170 Relativistic Quantum Field Theory and FYS1005 Classical Mechanics. His work spans theoretical physics with notable contributions to single-photon states, metamaterial properties, and quantum cryptography security. Skaar’s research integrates foundational physics with applied technologies like metamaterials and quantum communication systems. His studies on Fresnel equations and magnetic permeability have advanced electromagnetic theory. He frequently publishes in top journals like Physical Review A and Physical Review Letters . Research groups: Theoretical Physics at UiO.

• Structural Dynamics
• Probabilistic Methods
• Computational Mechanics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Sondipon Adhikari is a Professor of Engineering Mechanics at the James Watt School of Engineering, University of Glasgow. He holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge (2001) and has held academic positions at Swansea University (2007–2021), Bristol University (2003–2007), and visiting roles at institutions worldwide. His research focuses on structural dynamics, probabilistic methods, and computational mechanics, with applications in uncertainty quantification, vibration energy harvesting, and nanoscale systems. He has secured over £4.0M in research funding, published six books, and authored 400+ peer-reviewed papers (h-index 73). His awards include the Wolfson Research Merit Award (2010), Philip Leverhulme Prize (2007), and EPSRC Advanced Research Fellowship (2004–2009). Recent research highlights include inertial amplifier-based vibration control systems, bladeless wind turbine optimization, and topological metamaterials. He leads grants in energy harvesting, structural dynamics, and multiscale mechanics.

• Sociology of Education
• Educational Equity
• Education Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Vegneskumar Maniam is a Senior Lecturer in Contextual Studies at the School of Education, Faculty of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences and Education, University of New England (UNE), Australia. He contributes to teacher education and educational research with a focus on sociocultural and structural dimensions of learning. His academic background includes advanced studies in the sociology of education, shaping his interest in equity, policy, and contextual factors in educational systems. Dr. Maniam's research interests center on the sociology of education, educational equity, policy analysis, and the role of social context in shaping educational outcomes. These areas reflect his commitment to understanding and addressing systemic challenges in education. No recent publications were listed in the source material, so no trend analysis can be provided. There are no scientific awards mentioned in the available information. Dr. Maniam advises students at the postgraduate and undergraduate levels within the School of Education, though specific names of advisees are not provided. There is no mention of research grants or funding projects in the provided text. No information about laboratories, research teams, or collaborative research groups was available.

• Atomic Force Microscopy
• Nanotechnology
• Mechatronics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Amir Farokh Payam is a Senior Lecturer in Electronics and Software at the School of Engineering, Ulster University, UK since 2019. He holds a PhD in Electronics Engineering-Nanotechnology and has previously worked at Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid (2012–2015), Durham University (2016–2018), and University of Bristol (2018–2019). Education: B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, PhD in Electronics Engineering-Nanotechnology His research focuses on dynamic Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) , NEMS/MEMS , Surface Science , and Applied Nonlinear Control . Recent work explores nonlinear harmonics in AFM, solid-liquid interfacial dynamics, and single-cell biomechanical profiling. He leads projects on quantum sensor fabrication and cancer cell viscoelasticity analysis. Key trends in his 15 most recent publications (2025–2023) include advancements in nanoscale imaging , multifrequency AFM , viscoelastic material analysis , and biomedical applications such as viral protein sensing and corneal cell profiling. Collaborative projects span institutions in Ireland, Spain, and the UK. Scientific Awards: Editor's Highlights in Journal of Applied Physics (2018) and Nanotechnology (2015) Best Innovative Idea, Second International R&D Award of Iran (2012) Distinct Graduate Student, University of Tehran Visiting Study Scholarship, Instituto de Microelectronica de Madrid (2010) M.Sc. First Class Student (top among 15) He serves as Unit Director for Mechatronics II and Electronics II modules and supervises BEng/MEng research projects. Active research grants include Royal Society funding (2024–2026) for cancer cell biomechanics and an ongoing 2022–2026 project on solid-liquid interface dynamics.

Ares Llop Nayaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Romance Linguistics
• Historical Linguistics
• Microsyntactic Variation
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr Ares Llop Naya serves as an Affiliated Catalan Lecturer in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese within the Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics at the University of Cambridge, while holding the Batista i Roca Fellowship at Fitzwilliam College. Her academic profile bridges theoretical linguistics with practical language pedagogy, focusing on Romance language structures and their educational applications. Her research centers on microsyntactic variation in Romance languages, particularly examining negation systems and syntactic phenomena in Catalan and Pyrenean varieties through both diachronic and synchronic lenses. She actively integrates theoretical insights into language teaching methodology, specializing in Catalan and Spanish pedagogy for both native and foreign language contexts. This dual focus manifests in her publications spanning syntactic theory, dialectology, and innovative language teaching approaches that address contemporary classroom challenges. Analysis of her publication trajectory reveals consistent thematic concentration on Romance microvariation, with recent work expanding into pedagogical applications. Her scholarship demonstrates methodological diversity—combining linguistic atlas data, corpus analysis, and classroom research—while maintaining core focus on Catalan syntax and its implications for language acquisition theory. The Pyrenean linguistic corridor remains a persistent geographical anchor across her diachronic and synchronic investigations. Dr Llop Naya's scholarly contributions have been recognized through prestigious awards: Joan Solà International Prize in Catalan Philology for her monograph on Romance negation systems Her teaching portfolio encompasses advanced courses in Romance linguistics, historical syntax, and sociolinguistics, with particular emphasis on translating theoretical frameworks into practical classroom resources. While specific grant funding details aren't publicly documented, her work consistently addresses real-world language education challenges through collaborative projects like the Microvariació.cat initiative. She contributes to the Microvariació.cat project—a digital repository documenting syntactic variation across Catalan dialects—which serves as both research infrastructure and pedagogical resource. This initiative exemplifies her commitment to creating practical applications from theoretical linguistic research while preserving endangered dialectal features of the Romance continuum.

• Anaerobic biotechnology
• Biofuels and renewable energy
• Microbial community structure and bioprocess performance
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Daniel H. Zitomer is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering at Marquette University, where he also serves as Director of the Water Quality Center. His research focuses on advancing anaerobic biotechnologies for wastewater treatment and resource recovery. Education: Ph.D. (1994), M.S. (1991) in Environmental and Water Resources Engineering from Vanderbilt University; B.S. (1988) from Drexel University. Research Interests: The Zitomer Lab Group develops environmental technologies to convert wastewater into clean water and resources like methane and biochar. Key areas include: Anaerobic biotechnology and microbial community analysis Biofuels and renewable energy from waste Biosolids pyrolysis for energy and biochar production Advanced oxidation processes for stormwater management Articles: Recent publications highlight innovations in anaerobic digestion, microbial community analysis, and biochar applications for nutrient recovery. Research spans municipal wastewater recovery, bioprocess efficiency, and wet-weather flow treatment. Scientific Awards: EPA STAR Fellowship Grants: Dr. Zitomer leads projects funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including advanced high-rate wet-weather treatment and biomethane production from bioplastics. Collaborative efforts with Kohler Company and Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District focus on wastewater energy reduction and biosolids pyrolysis. Labs & Teams: The Zitomer Lab Group collaborates with the NSF IUCRC for Water Equipment and Policy and the Water Quality Center at Marquette University, integrating molecular tools and bioinformatics to optimize engineered bioprocesses.

Michael Horn-von Hoegenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Surface Physics
• Ultrafast Dynamics
• Electron Diffraction
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Michael Horn-von Hoegen is a full professor in the Faculty of Physics at the University of Duisburg-Essen , Germany. His research focuses on ultrafast structural dynamics , surface physics , and 2D materials , particularly using electron diffraction and plasmonic imaging techniques. He leads the Horn-von Hoegen Group , which plays a central role in the Collaborative Research Center CRC 1242 Non-Equilibrium Dynamics of Condensed Matter in the Time Domain , where his team investigates driven phase transitions and phonon systems with sub-femtosecond temporal resolution. Location: Office Window MF260, Faculty of Physics, Lotharstr. 1-21, 47057 Duisburg Contact: Tel. +49 (203) 379 1439 | Fax +49 (203) 379 1555 His research spans ultrafast electron diffraction of photo-induced phase transitions in atomic wires and topological materials , with recent breakthroughs on Kibble-Zurek dynamics in the Si(001) surface and chiral plasmon polaritons . The group’s 15 most recent publications (2025-2022) address phenomena such as negative thermal expansion in 2D materials , electron-phonon coupling in Pb/Si heterostructures , and quantum pathway analysis in Bismuth films . These works are categorized under disciplines like Condensed Matter Physics , Nanooptics , and Ultrafast Dynamics , with subfields including Ising Model Transitions , Plasmon Focusing , and Time-Resolved Diffraction . Prof. Horn-von Hoegen serves as DFG Liaison Officer for the University of Duisburg-Essen, providing guidance on Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) proposals . His group has mentored notable researchers including Dr. Simon Sindermann (postdoc at IBM), Dr. Anja Hanisch-Blicharski (Leopoldina Fellow), Dr. Hichem Hattab (Leopoldina Fellowship), and Dr. Marin Petrovic (Humboldt Fellow). The group’s laboratory facilities include advanced ultrafast electron diffraction and photoemission microscopy systems, enabling studies of atomic-scale processes such as molecular dynamics simulations of laser-excited surfaces and domain wall motion in Si(553)-Au systems .