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Antoine Buchardمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sustainable Polymer Chemistry
• Renewable Resources Utilization
• Catalytic Polymerization
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Antoine Buchard is a Royal Society University Research Fellow and Professor of Sustainable Polymer Chemistry at the University of York's Department of Chemistry. His research focuses on developing polymers from renewable resources such as carbohydrates, CO2, vegetable oils, and terpenes to address challenges in non-degradable fossil fuel-derived plastics. His interdisciplinary team combines experimental and computational methods, exploring monomer synthesis, catalytic polymerization, and material applications in packaging, coatings, and energy storage. Antoine holds a PhD from École Polytechnique (France) and has held academic positions at Imperial College London and the University of Bath. He leads the Buchard Group, emphasizing sustainable chemical technologies and has contributed to initiatives like the University of Bath's Institute for Sustainability. His work bridges academia and industry, with a focus on circular economy solutions and renewable material innovation. Key research areas include bio-based solid polymer electrolytes, depolymerization strategies for chemical recycling, and catalyst design for controlled polymerization. His Royal Society Fellowship and interdisciplinary approach highlight his contributions to advancing sustainable materials science. Education: PhD in Chemistry, École Polytechnique, France (2009) Postdoctoral Research, Imperial College London (2009–2011) Awards: Royal Society University Research Fellowship (2017–present) Grants/Advising: Leadership in sustainable polymer research grants PhD supervision in catalysis and materials science Labs/Teams: Buchard Group at University of York Prior affiliation with Bath Institute for Sustainability

• Energy Storage
• Materials Science
• Electrochemistry
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Y. Shirley Meng is a Zable Chair Professor in Energy Technologies and Professor of NanoEngineering at UC San Diego. She leads the Laboratory for Energy Storage and Conversion (LESC), focused on developing advanced materials for electrochemical energy storage, including batteries and solar cells. Her research integrates experimental techniques with computational modeling to innovate in solid-state batteries, sodium-ion batteries, and magnetic materials. Dr. Meng founded the Sustainable Power and Energy Center (SPEC), fostering interdisciplinary energy solutions. Education: PhD in Advanced Materials for Micro & Nano Systems (Singapore-MIT Alliance, 2005). Postdoctoral research at MIT. Elected Fellow of the Electrochemical Society. Research interests span energy storage technologies, materials science, and sustainable energy systems. Key projects include high-voltage cathodes, solid electrolytes, and scalable battery designs. Recent breakthroughs include carbon-free silicon anodes and pressure-controlled lithium metal batteries. Over 190 peer-reviewed publications, patents, and prestigious awards reflect her global impact. Current research teams include postdocs, graduate students (e.g., Thomas Wynn, Haelie Chung), and collaborators worldwide. Active in industry partnerships and policy initiatives for clean energy.

• Wireless Communication and Mobile Networking
• QoS in Wired and Wireless Networks
• Network Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Nancy Samaan is an Associate Professor at the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Ottawa. She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Ottawa (2007), along with B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Computer Science from Alexandria University, Egypt (1998 and 2001). Her research focuses on wireless communication, QoS in networks, autonomic networks, and policy-based management, with over 20 publications in refereed journals and conferences. Key achievements include the 2008 NSERC University Faculty Award and recognition for her 2006 paper highlighted in IEEE Wireless Communication magazine. She is an active IEEE member and contributes to advancing network management through innovative solutions like programmable data-plane architectures and machine learning integration. Her recent work emphasizes machine learning applications in networking, programmable data planes, and QoS optimization, reflecting a trend toward intelligent and adaptive network systems. Despite no explicitly listed grants or labs, her publications indicate significant contributions to network autonomy and resource management in dynamic environments.

Tao Guمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Internet of Things
• Ubiquitous Computing
• Mobile Computing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Tao Gu is a Professor at the Department of Computing, Macquarie University, Sydney. He holds affiliations with the Future Communications Research Centre, Hearing Research Centre, and Smart Green Cities Research Centre. His research focuses on IoT, Ubiquitous Computing, Mobile Computing, Embedded AI, Wireless Sensor Networks, and Big Data Analytics. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the National University of Singapore (2006), M.Sc. in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Nanyang Technological University, and B.Eng. in Automatic Control from Huazhong University of Science and Technology. Education: PhD (NUS), MSc (NTU), B.Eng (HUST) Affiliations: School of Computing, Macquarie University Research Themes: IoT, Embedded AI, Wireless Communication His research emphasizes innovative sensing and connectivity solutions. Notable projects include LoRa network optimization, mobile deep learning frameworks (MDLdroid), and acoustic-based health monitoring systems. He has received awards such as the IEEE SMARTCOMP 2016 Best Paper Award and the Ten Years CoMoRea Impact Paper Award at PerCom 2013. Current work explores secure device pairing, energy-efficient LoRa protocols, and multi-modal sensing using WiFi/RF signals. His lab develops systems like AudioGuard for intrusion detection and AIMSafe for driver behavior analysis. Ongoing projects address data-driven economies, hearing healthcare analytics, and non-intrusive human activity sensing.

• Metallurgical Recovery
• Waste Management
• Thermal Processing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Britt-Marie Steenari is a researcher at Chalmers University of Technology, specializing in resource recovery from waste materials through advanced thermal and hydrometallurgical methods. Her work focuses on metals extraction from electronic scrap, paint residues, and municipal solid waste ash using techniques like pyrolysis, solvent extraction, and thermodynamic modeling. She also investigates biomass combustion and waste gasification, particularly the behavior of minerals and metal compounds during these processes. Her research emphasizes sustainable resource management, including the recycling of lithium-ion batteries, solar cell waste, and metal oxide varistors. She employs spectroscopic methods (e.g., XANES) and leaching processes to characterize and recover valuable metals such as copper, zinc, rare earth elements, and antimony. Key applications include waste-to-resource strategies for construction materials and energy systems. Britt-Marie has contributed to projects on phosphorus recovery in the Baltic Sea region and the use of fly ash in cement. Her work bridges environmental engineering, metallurgy, and materials science to address global challenges in circular economy and pollution control.

• Fluid Dynamics
• Multiphase Flow
• Reactive Flow
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Henrik Ström is an Assistant Professor in Fluid Dynamics at Chalmers University of Technology, specializing in multiphase flow modeling, reactive flow analysis, and rarefied flow simulation. His research spans molecular to continuum levels, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration. He has contributed to over 160 publications, focusing on automotive catalysis, bubble dynamics, biomass conversion, and CFD-DEM modeling. Research Interests: Multiphase flow dynamics, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), reactive flow modeling, automotive exhaust systems, and biomass thermochemical processes. He explores phenomena such as lift forces on deformable bubbles, soot generation in gasifiers, and flow distribution optimization in catalytic converters. Projects include advanced modeling of catalytic converters, particle-fluid coupling in biomass conversion, and carbon capture technologies. He collaborates on automotive pollution control, heat exchanger design, and nanoscale catalytic systems. His work integrates experimental validation with high-resolution numerical simulations.

Jiandi Wanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Microfluidics
• Biomedical Engineering
• Tissue Engineering
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jiandi Wan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of California, Davis. His research focuses on micro-scale multi-phase flow dynamics with applications in vascular circulation, tissue engineering, and material synthesis. He leads the Wan Research Lab, which investigates cerebral microcirculation using microfluidics and microscopy, develops 3D printing and Organ-on-a-Chip technologies for in vivo system replication, and explores functional materials for biomedical and energy applications. Key research themes include neurovascular coupling, stem cell biology, and advanced material fabrication. Dr. Wan's work bridges chemical engineering with biomedical and materials science, aiming to advance fundamental understanding of fluid dynamics in biological and synthetic systems. His lab’s innovations include novel microfluidic approaches for disease modeling and energy storage solutions. Collaborative projects often involve interdisciplinary partnerships to address challenges in healthcare and sustainability. His research has produced technologies such as nanoporous separators for lithium-ion batteries and microfluidic platforms for studying red blood cell mechanics. The Wan Lab’s methodologies emphasize precision engineering and real-world applicability, contributing to both academic and industrial advancements. Current projects include developing brain-on-a-chip systems and exploring oxygen-regulated microcirculation mechanisms. Advising and grants are central to his academic role, though specific details are not provided in the text. The Wan Research Lab serves as a hub for graduate and postdoctoral training, fostering innovation in microfluidics, material science, and biomedical engineering.

Faisal Khanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Offshore Safety Engineering
• Risk Assessment
• Process Modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Faisal Khan is Professor and Department Head of Chemical Engineering at Texas A&M University, holding the Mike O'Connor Chair II. He directs the Mary Kay O'Connor Process Safety Center and Ocean Energy Safety Institute, with affiliations in Industrial & Systems Engineering, Multidisciplinary Engineering, Ocean Engineering, and Petroleum Engineering. Education: Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering, Pondicherry University (1998) M.E. in Chemical Engineering, University of Roorkee (1994) B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Aligarh Muslim University (1992) Research centers on offshore safety, risk engineering, and sustainable energy systems, including hydrogen production safety, CO2 sequestration risks, and cyber-physical system resilience. His work integrates machine learning with process safety frameworks. Publications demonstrate a strong trend toward AI-driven risk assessment for energy transition technologies, with recurring themes in offshore wind-hydrogen integration, battery safety, and decarbonization challenges. Recent articles emphasize computational methods for dynamic risk management in renewable systems. Awards and honors: Fellow of Canadian Academy of Engineering (2021) Fellow of Engineering Institute of Canada (2018) Fellow of Canadian Society of Chemical Engineering (2017) SPE Health, Safety, Environment Award (2016) President’s Award for Outstanding Research (2012) As director of the Mary Kay O'Connor Process Safety Center, he leads industry-academic partnerships on safety standards. Current grants support hydrogen infrastructure risk modeling and Arctic marine transportation safety. Advises graduate students in multi-disciplinary energy projects. The Ocean Energy Safety Institute facilitates collaborative research with DOE and industry partners on offshore renewable energy systems, focusing on risk assessment protocols for emerging technologies.

Subashani Maniamمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Organic Chemistry
• Energy Storage Materials
• Green Chemistry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Subashani Maniam is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Science at RMIT University. Her research focuses on organic synthetic chemistry, particularly energy storage materials and bioactive compounds with therapeutic applications. She holds a PhD in Supramolecular Chemistry from the Australian National University (2008) and has held postdoctoral positions at the University of Melbourne, CSIRO, and Monash University. Her work includes developing organic materials for redox flow batteries and exploring supercritical CO₂ for sustainable processes. Education: PhD (2008, ANU), Postdoc (2008-2011, Melbourne/CSIRO), Monash University collaboration (2011-2016). Awards: 2016 Victoria Fellowship, 2021 Green Chemistry Hot Article, 2019 Women Researchers' Network Poster Prize. Research interests include synthesizing organic materials for energy storage, hydrogen storage, fluorescent labels for cancer metabolites, and drug discovery targeting neurodegenerative diseases. She is involved in collaborative projects on recycling via supercritical CO₂ and sustainable energy solutions. Her teaching spans advanced chemistry theory and laboratory courses, including coordination of CHEM1040 and CHEM1041.

• Power Electronics
• Renewable Energy
• Electric Vehicles
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Geoff Walker is an Associate Professor in Power Engineering at QUT's School of Electrical Engineering & Robotics, part of the Faculty of Engineering. His research focuses on power electronics applications in renewable energy (especially PV), electric vehicles, and smart grid technologies. He holds a PhD from the University of Queensland and has over 25 years of industry and academic experience, including roles at Aurecon and the University of Queensland. His expertise spans multilevel converters, distribution networks, and PWM strategies. Current roles: Associate Professor, QUT; Member of IEEE and Engineers Australia Research interests: Photovoltaic grid integration, EV systems, power quality, and renewable energy optimization Teaching includes power electronics, electrical engineering foundations, and energy systems. He has supervised over 140 undergraduate theses and contributed to projects like the Google Little Box Challenge Academic Award-winning research. His work emphasizes practical solutions for modern energy challenges, including battery storage systems and grid reliability improvements.

• Compound Semiconductors
• High Frequency Electronics
• Power Electronics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

William Stanchina is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering. His research focuses on semiconductor devices, including compound semiconductors, high-frequency electronics, and power electronics. He has developed novel heterojunction devices and transitioned R&D into production for government and commercial applications. His work includes wide bandgap semiconductors for smart grid and biomedical instrumentation, as well as nanowire growth for device implementation. Dr. Stanchina holds a PhD and MSEE in Electrical Engineering from the University of Southern California (1973–1978) and a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame (1971). His research emphasizes semiconductor materials growth, IC fabrication processes, and device characterization. He has established an electronic device measurement capability at Pitt to extract equivalent circuit models for semiconductor devices. His publications span GaN-based power converters, nanofabrication techniques, and optoelectronic pathogen detection systems. Recent work explores high-power-density modular converters and linear models for wide bandgap semiconductor circuits.

Jack Caravanosمشاهده پروفایل

استاد بالینی

• Environmental Public Health
• Global Health
• Lead Poisoning Prevention
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jack Caravanos is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Global and Environmental Health at New York University's College of Global Public Health. He specializes in environmental public health with a focus on pollution mitigation in low- and middle-income countries. His work addresses toxic substance exposure through interventions in artisanal mining, e-waste recycling, and contaminated site remediation. Dr. Caravanos holds a DrPH from Columbia University, an MS from New York University, and a BS from Hunter College. Education: BS in Health Science, Hunter College (1977) MS in Environmental Health Engineering, NYU (1979) DrPH in Environmental Health, Columbia University (1984) Research interests: Lead poisoning prevention in occupational and community settings Global pollution control strategies Health impact assessment of toxic waste sites Sustainable interventions for informal mining practices Key contributions include: Co-developing mercury exposure reduction strategies in Peru and Indonesia Leading global assessments of lead exposure burdens Contributing to international policy frameworks for pollution control Directing research at Pure Earth/Blacksmith Institute His work has been featured in The Lancet Planetary Health , Environmental Health Perspectives , and Science of the Total Environment . Awards include teaching and community service recognitions from Hunter College.

• Computational Chemistry
• Materials Science
• Quantum Mechanics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jacek Dziedzic is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Southampton, working in the group of Chris-Kriton Skylaris. His research focuses on linear-scaling density functional theory (O(N)-DFT) and the development of the ONETEP computational code. Key areas of expertise include implicit solvation methods, Hartree-Fock exchange, and QM/MM methodologies with polarizable force fields. His work contributes to advancing computational chemistry and materials science, particularly in understanding electrochemical processes and material defects. His research interests span computational materials science, electrochemistry, and theoretical chemistry. Notable contributions involve developing efficient computational methods for large-scale systems and applying these to study lithium battery mechanisms, thin film growth, and defects in materials such as strontium titanate. While no specific awards are listed, his publications highlight significant contributions to understanding lithium deposition in batteries, electronic structure calculations in electrolytes, and the role of electrostatics in enzyme modeling. His work on the ONETEP code aims to bridge the gap between computational efficiency and accuracy in large-scale quantum mechanical simulations. Jacek Dziedzic collaborates on projects involving battery materials, nanotechnology, and computational methods for complex systems. He is part of the Computational Systems Chemistry research group, contributing to interdisciplinary efforts in materials and energy research.

Jesús M. Velázquezمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Materials Science
• Nanoelectronics
• Energy Conversion
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jesús M. Velázquez is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of California, Davis. His research focuses on designing dimensionally reduced materials, including monolayers, nanocrystalline thin films, and mesoporous monoliths, with applications in nanoelectronics, energy conversion, and environmental remediation. Education: Ph.D. (2012) and B.S. (2004) from University at Buffalo-SUNY and University of Puerto Rico-Cayey, respectively. His group employs advanced characterization techniques like microscopy, spectroscopy, electrochemistry, and synchrotron-based methods to establish structure-function correlations that iteratively guide materials design. Representative research areas include energy conversion , electrocatalysis , and environmental remediation . Key trends in his publications include applications of machine learning to materials synthesis, exploration of Chevrel-phase sulfides for energy storage, and development of mesoporous ceramics for oil spill cleanup. His work bridges inorganic chemistry and materials engineering with a focus on sustainability. Scientific Awards: Jean Dreyfus Lectureship (2024) Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Fellow (2023) Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award (2022) APS Sustainable Energy Fellowship (2021) NSF CAREER Award (2020) Cottrell Scholar Award (2020)

Ali S. Rangwalaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Fire and explosion safety
• Combustion science
• Industrial fire protection
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ali S. Rangwala is a professor in the Department of Fire Protection Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), with an affiliation to the Chemical Engineering department. He directs WPI's pioneering master's program in Explosion Protection Engineering, focusing on industrial fire and explosion risks associated with emerging technologies like electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cells. Education: BS in Electrical Engineering from Government College of Engineering, India MS in Fire Protection Engineering from University of Maryland PhD in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from University of California, San Diego Research Interests: Combustion science, industrial fire protection, explosion dynamics, oil spill cleanup technologies, wildfire behavior, and thermal hazard mitigation. Notable projects include in-situ burning of oil spills, deflagration of combustible dust clouds, and flame propagation analysis. Key Contributions: Developed Flame Refluxer technology for enhanced oil spill cleanup efficiency Co-authored textbooks like Explosion Dynamics: Fundamentals and Practical Applications and Mechanism of Fires: Chemistry and Physical Aspects Recipient of NSF CAREER Award (2009) and Sigma Xi Outstanding Senior Faculty Research Award (2017) Media Engagement: Provided expert analysis to The Wall Street Journal and Business Insider on lithium-ion battery fire risks. Featured in MassLive and Boston Globe for wildfire research using WPI's wind tunnel facility. Grants & Patents: Holds patents on flame arrestors, in-situ burning systems, and dust accumulation sensors. Active in multi-disciplinary projects funded by NSF and industry collaborators. Labs/Teams: Leads the Combustion Lab at WPI, focusing on experimental and computational fire dynamics. Collaborates with industry partners to advance explosion protection engineering solutions.