جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Tosiron Adegbijaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computer Architecture
• Embedded Systems Design
• Low-Power Embedded Systems
• +۱۴ مورد دیگر

Tosiron Adegbija is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Arizona, where he serves as Director of Graduate Studies and Thomas R. Brown Endowed Fellow. He is a member of the Graduate Faculty and actively contributes to research and teaching in computer architecture and embedded systems. Education: PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Florida, 2015 MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Florida, 2011 BS in Electrical Engineering, University of Ilorin, Nigeria, 2005 His research centers on energy-efficient computing with a focus on bio-inspired computer architecture , including spiking neural network (SNN) accelerators and in-memory computing. He also explores domain-specific architectures , adaptable memory systems , and microprocessor optimizations for IoT . His work leverages novel memory technologies like STT-RAM to enhance performance and reduce energy consumption in embedded and resource-constrained systems. Recent publications highlight trends in hybrid SNN acceleration, domain-specific accelerator generation, and system-level design space exploration. His research is increasingly focused on neuromorphic computing, automated hardware design, and ultra-efficient architectures using emerging materials like antiferromagnetic tunnel junctions. Scientific Awards: National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award (2019) Elected IEEE Senior Member (2020) Best Paper Award at IEEE ISVLSI (2014) Teaching Award, University of Arizona (2018) ACM GLSVLSI Travel Award (2015) He advises numerous graduate and undergraduate students, many of whom have pursued careers at institutions like Pacific Northwest National Labs, Micron Technology, and Amazon. He has secured significant funding, including a $1.9M NSF FuSE2 grant for energy-efficient computing. His lab collaborates with UA Physics, CMU, and UNL. He has also developed educational tools for Chipyard and RISC-V, supporting hands-on learning in computer architecture. Labs and Research Teams: Leads a research group focused on bio-inspired and domain-specific computing, fostering innovation in energy-efficient hardware. The lab emphasizes hardware/software co-design, neuromorphic engineering, and real-world deployment in IoT and biomedical applications.

Nancy Pollardمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Neuroscience
• Computer Graphics
• Robotics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Nancy Pollard is a Professor at Carnegie Mellon University, affiliated with both the Robotics Institute and the Computer Science Department. Her research focuses on understanding physical interaction with the environment through robotics and computer graphics, particularly in areas like dexterous manipulation, human motion analysis, and soft robotics. She explores how human examples can inform robot control policies and create natural-looking animations. Her work bridges robotics and graphics to solve challenges such as optimizing motion for humanoid robots and improving the realism of animated hands. Key projects include developing fast physically plausible motion techniques, studying hand motion complexity, and creating intuitive tools for modeling hand-object interactions. She also investigates the physical correctness thresholds in graphics and the design of affordable soft robotic hands for real-world applications like agriculture. Recent publications highlight advancements in motion retargeting for anthropomorphic manipulations, co-optimization of soft robotic hand design and control, and frameworks for sensor placement in soft hands. Her research emphasizes human-inspired approaches to robotics and the application of biomechanical insights to improve robotic dexterity. Pollard advises students such as Arjun Lakshmipathy and collaborates on projects involving both academic and industrial applications. Her work has been supported by grants focused on robotics design and simulation-based manipulation capture.

Kevin Kochersbergerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Dynamics and control
• Autonomous aerial systems
• Applied aerodynamics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kevin Kochersberger is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech , with a career spanning academic research, technical innovation, and educational leadership. His work focuses on autonomous aerial systems , robotic control , and applied aerodynamics , particularly through the Uncrewed Systems Laboratory . Kochersberger's research has pioneered UAV-based radiation detection , 3D terrain mapping , and low-resource drone applications , including establishing the African Drone and Data Academy in Malawi . Education: Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech (1994) M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech (1984) B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech (1983) A.S., Engineering Science, Jamestown Community College (1981) Kochersberger's publications demonstrate expertise in UAV path planning , smart material actuation , and radiation source localization , with over $9M in research funding. His scientific awards include AIAA Associate Fellow (2009) and Aviation Week Aerospace Laureate (2003). Notable projects involve helicopter-deployable robotic systems and urban canyon navigation without GPS. Recent articles highlight BVLOS drone simulators , 2.5D terrain mapping , and autonomous negative obstacle traversal , reflecting his focus on real-time adaptive control and heterogeneous robotic systems . He teaches Drone Technology and Flight Operations and Advanced Design Projects , emphasizing student-driven innovation and industry collaboration .

Rogério de Lemosمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Resilient AI
• Self-adaptive software systems
• Authorisation infrastructures
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Rogério de Lemos is a Senior Lecturer in Computing Science and Director of Postgraduate Research (PGR) at the School of Computing, University of Kent. He previously served as an invited assistant professor at the University of Coimbra, Portugal, and as a Senior Research Associate at the Centre for Software Reliability (CSR) at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. Dr. de Lemos' research focuses on architecting resilient systems, particularly in resilient AI, self-adaptive software systems, and authorization infrastructures. He belongs to both the Programming Languages and Systems Group and the Cyber Security Group at the University of Kent. His specific research interests include: Software engineering for self-adaptive systems assurances and resilience evaluation Dynamic generation of processes Handling insider threats using self-adaptive authorization Architectural abstractions for fault tolerance Verification and validation of dependable software architectures Software development for safety-critical systems Dependability and bioinspired computing His publication trends show increasing emphasis on practical applications of self-adaptive systems in cyber security contexts, with recent work spanning network traffic analysis, cryptographic function detection, and cloud-edge security architectures. His research bridges theoretical foundations with practical implementations, particularly in cyber security and resilient systems architecture. Dr. de Lemos currently leads the "Collaborative and Confidential Information Sharing and Analysis for Cyber Protection" project funded by the European Union's Horizon 2020 Programme. His past projects include "ADAAS: Assuring Dependability in Architecture-based Adaptive Systems" and multiple collaborations with NCR on sensor fusion and fault tolerance. As Director of Postgraduate Research, he oversees the School of Computing's research degree programs and likely supervises PhD students in resilient systems and cyber security, though specific student names are not listed in the available information.

Jenny Y. Yangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Inorganic Chemistry
• Electrocatalysis
• Carbon Dioxide Reduction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jenny Y. Yang is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of California, Irvine. Her research focuses on the development of inorganic electrocatalysts for chemical fuel generation and utilization, emphasizing bio-inspired secondary coordination sphere effects and thermochemical property optimization. Institution: University of California, Irvine Department: Chemistry Research Interests: Oxygen activation mechanisms Hydrogen production and oxidation Carbon dioxide reduction for fuel synthesis Thermochemical property effects on catalysis Secondary coordination sphere engineering Electrochemical carbon capture systems Scientific Trends: Recent work spans from 2023–2025, covering CO2-to-methane conversion, quantum dot hybrid systems for hydrogen evolution, and computational approaches to CO2 capture agent design. Articles highlight interdisciplinary methods combining inorganic chemistry, electrochemistry, and sustainability-focused engineering. Contact: Office: 4080 ISEB | Phone: 949-824-1533 | Email: j.yang@uci.edu

George Britovsekمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Catalysis
• Sustainable Carbon Management
• Transition Metal Complexes
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor George Britovsek (FRSC) is a leading figure in catalysis and sustainable carbon management at Imperial College London . As Director of the MRes in Catalysis & Engineering and Head of Teaching in Inorganic Chemistry, he bridges academic leadership with cutting-edge research. His work focuses on transition metal complexes for converting ethylene , alkanes , biomass , and CO₂ into valuable chemicals and fuels through industrial collaborations. Education : M.Sc. (Technical University of Aachen, 1990), Ph.D. (Aachen, 1993) under Prof. W. Keim Postdoctoral Training : University of Tasmania (1994-1996), Imperial College London (1996-2000) His research interests span: Selective oxidation of alkanes using bio-inspired iron complexes Alkene conversions to functional polymers via novel catalysts CO₂ valorization into polymers and cyclic carbonates Biomass-derived feedstocks for chemical synthesis Recent catalysis trends highlight his work on: Designing Fe-N/C catalysts for epoxidation Developing PN3P pincer ligands for H₂ activation Creating degradable polyethylene via iron-catalyzed chain growth Modeling alternating α-olefin distributions in chromium systems Awards : Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC) Students & Collaborators actively engage in: Photocatalytic polymer degradation Electrocatalytic CO₂ conversion Functionalized polymeric materials 3D-printed catalytic scaffolds His Britovsek Research Group operates at the Molecular Sciences Research Hub, White City Campus, advancing both homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis through experimental and computational approaches.

Atul N. Parikhمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biophysical mechanisms
• Bio-inspired materials
• Membranes and vesicles
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Atul N. Parikh is a Professor in the Departments of Biomedical Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering at the University of California Davis. His work bridges physical and biological sciences, focusing on understanding cellular mechanisms and designing bio-inspired synthetic materials. Key research areas include membrane dynamics, phase separation in vesicles, and the creation of synthetic protocells to explore life's fundamental processes. Education details are not explicitly provided in the text. His research emphasizes far-from-equilibrium systems and non-equilibrium self-assembly, aiming to develop materials capable of complex functions like memory and self-repair. Recent studies explore lipid phase separation, osmotic stress responses, and surfactant-mediated membrane modulations. Notable projects include the development of lipid nanoconstructs for drug delivery, osmo-regulated vesicle systems, and understanding microbial membrane interactions. His work has applications in biomedical engineering, material science, and synthetic biology. Lab activities focus on experimental approaches combining microscopy, biophysical characterization, and synthetic material fabrication. Collaborative efforts involve interdisciplinary teams addressing challenges in membrane biology and functional materials design.

Joseph A. Campbellمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Explainable AI
• Robotics
• Machine Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Joseph A. Campbell is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Purdue University, leading the Collaborative AI for Machines and People (CAMP) Lab. He holds a Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. in Computer Science and Computer Engineering from Arizona State University. Before academia, he worked as a software engineer for five years. Prior to Purdue, he was a Postdoctoral Fellow at Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute. His research focuses on explainable machine learning and robotics, particularly how agents use explanations for self-improvement and decision-making. Key areas include theory of mind in multi-agent systems, lifelong learning, and interpretable transfer learning. His work bridges robotics and AI, with applications in human-robot interaction and prosthetic control. Notable publications include advancements in reinforcement learning with language models, multi-agent collaboration frameworks, and methods for enhancing state estimation in robots. His research has been presented at top conferences like NeurIPS, EMNLP, and CoRL. Dr. Campbell maintains an active GitHub profile (joe-campbell) with repositories such as Interaction Primitives for robotics applications. His lab, CAMP, explores AI systems that collaborate effectively with humans and other machines.

Thomas R Powersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Soft Matter
• Fluid Mechanics
• Biophysics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Thomas R Powers is a Professor of Engineering and Professor of Physics at Brown University. He joined Brown in 2000 as the first holder of the James R. Rice Term Chair in Solid Mechanics and has been an influential figure in soft matter physics, biomechanics, and microorganism locomotion. PhD in Physics, University of Pennsylvania (1995) BS in Physics and Mathematics, MIT (1989) His research focuses on soft matter systems, including colloidal and lipid bilayer membranes, liquid crystals, and active matter, with an emphasis on low-Reynolds-number hydrodynamics and geometric mechanics. His work has been supported by NSF grants, including collaborations with Brandeis University's bioinspired materials center. Recent publications explore microbial flagellar dynamics (e.g., Giardia lamblia ), chiral membrane behavior, and active gel responses to shear. Key keywords include soft matter, active matter, fluid mechanics, and microscale locomotion. Scientific honors include: Fellow, American Physical Society NSF CAREER Award (2001-2006) T. Francis Ogilvie Young Investigator Lectureship, MIT Ocean Engineering He has advised numerous students through courses like ENGN 2912F (Soft Matter) and ENGN 1210 (Biomechanics), while leading funded research on colloidal membranes and viscoelastic fluid interactions.

Leonardo Chamorroمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Aero/Hydrodynamics
• Wind and Hydrokinetic Energy
• Advanced Flow Diagnostics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Leonardo Chamorro is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), with affiliations in Earth Science and Environmental Change, Aerospace Engineering, and Civil and Environmental Engineering. His research focuses on fluid dynamics, renewable energy systems, and turbulence modeling. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Minnesota (2010) and has held academic positions at UIUC since 2013, advancing to Full Professor in 2024. Chamorro's work spans experimental and theoretical investigations of wind and hydrokinetic energy, geophysical flows, and particle dynamics. His research group, the Renewable Energy & Turbulent Environment Group (RE-TE-G), explores topics like tidal flow multifractality, vortex dynamics, and bio-inspired robotics. Key achievements include Nature and Lab on a Chip cover articles, and contributions to turbulence modeling for tidal energy systems. He has received awards such as the Best Paper Award in Energies (2018) and recognition for pandemic-related research (2021). His editorial roles include associate editorships at journals like Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy and Frontiers in Energy Research . Chamorro has supervised numerous graduate students and postdocs, contributing to over 150 peer-reviewed publications since 2009.

Rahul Sarpeshkarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Analog synthetic biology
• Quantum circuit design
• Feedback control systems
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Rahul Sarpeshkar is a Professor of Engineering, Microbiology & Immunology, Physics, and Molecular & Systems Biology at Dartmouth College, holding the Thomas E. Kurtz Professorship and chairing the Neukom Computational Science Cluster. His research bridges analog circuits with quantum physics, synthetic biology, and ultra-low-power systems. BS in Electrical Engineering and Physics from MIT (1995) PhD in Computation and Neural Systems from Caltech (1998) His research focuses on analog synthetic biology , quantum circuit design , and bio-inspired supercomputing , emphasizing noise, thermodynamics, and energy efficiency. He develops cytomorphic chips to model biochemical networks and quantum-inspired circuits for spectrum analysis. Recent work integrates quantum and classical computation for biological simulations, drug cocktail formulation , and ATP energy measurement in living cells. Patents highlight innovations in quantum emulation and medical devices. Scientific awards include: Fellow, National Academy of Inventors (2018) IEEE Fellow (2018) NSF CAREER Award ONR Young Investigator Award Packard Fellow Award Junior Bose Teaching Award, MIT He leads a wet lab for synthetic microbial circuit implementation and a dry lab for quantum and nanoelectronics, mentoring a multidisciplinary team of physicists, bioengineers, and computer scientists.

Sangbae Kimمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bio-inspired Robotics
• Bipedal Locomotion
• Manipulation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Sangbae Kim is the Jerry McAfee (1940) Professor in Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), School of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering. His research focuses on bio-inspired robotics, extracting principles from animal biomechanics to develop high-performance robotic systems. Education: B.S. from Yonsei University (2001), M.S. (2004) and Ph.D. (2008) from Stanford University. Research Interests: Bio-inspired Robotics, Robotic Actuators, Locomotion Dynamics, Composite Sensor Fabrication, and Minimally Invasive Surgical Robotics. His notable achievements include the MIT Cheetah robot capable of 13mph outdoor running and autonomous obstacle jumping, and Stickybot, a climbing robot featured in TIME's Best Inventions (2006). Recent publications emphasize soft robotics, energy-efficient legged locomotion, and bio-inspired actuator design. Kim has received prestigious awards including the NSF CAREER Award (2014), DARPA Young Faculty Award (2013), and Ruth and Joel Spira Award for Distinguished Teaching (2015). Scientific Awards: NSF CAREER (2014), DARPA YFA (2013), TIME Best Invention (2006), multiple best paper awards. Professional Service: Associate Editor roles, NSF review panels, and leadership in IEEE and ASME organizations.

Ali Gilles Tchenguise Miserezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biological Materials
• Biomimetics
• Bioinspired Materials
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Ali Gilles Tchenguise Miserez holds a joint appointment as Professor in the School of Materials Science and Engineering and the School of Biological Sciences at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore. He is also the President's Chair in Materials Science and Engineering. His research group, the Biological and Biomimetic Materials Laboratory (BBML), is highly interdisciplinary, bringing together molecular biologists, chemists, bio-physicists, and materials scientists to study natural materials with unique properties not found in man-made materials. Prof. Miserez's research interests span multiple areas including bioelastomeric membranes & coiled-coil engineering, mechanisms of biofouling adhesion & anti-adhesive coatings, molecular biomimetics of non-mineralized hard tissues, biomineralized structures with graded properties, and liquid-liquid phase separation. His work focuses on understanding the molecular, physico-chemical, and structural principles of biological materials and translating these designs into novel biomimetic synthesis strategies. His laboratory emphasizes "green chemistry" approaches that mimic nature's energy-efficient synthesis methods under ambient conditions. Prof. Miserez's publication record demonstrates significant impact across multiple disciplines, with work appearing in top journals including Science, Nature Materials, Nature Biotechnology, Nature Chemical Biology, and Advanced Materials. His recent research has particularly focused on peptide coacervates for intracellular delivery of therapeutics, with applications in cancer treatment, mRNA delivery, and nucleic acid therapeutics. This work represents a convergence of materials science, biochemistry, and medicine with significant translational potential. Singapore National Research Foundation (NRF) Fellowship (2011) - $3 Million individual research grant for early career scientists Prof. Miserez has mentored numerous PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, many of whom have gone on to successful careers in academia and industry. His laboratory has developed strong international collaborations and has secured significant research funding. Current projects include developing peptide-based delivery systems for cancer therapeutics, understanding marine biofouling mechanisms, and creating biomimetic materials inspired by natural systems. The BBML laboratory is actively recruiting talented researchers interested in interdisciplinary work at the interface of biology and materials science.

Silvia Vignoliniمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biomaterials
• Sustainable Materials
• Biophysics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Silvia Vignolini is a leading researcher in sustainable and bio-inspired materials. Since January 2023, she has served as Director at the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces , where she leads the department of Sustainable and Bio-inspired Materials . Her academic career includes a Lecturer in Physics at University College London (2013-2017) and a Professor of Biomaterials and Sustainability at the University of Cambridge (2020-2022). Education: University of Florence (Physics, PhD) Postdoctoral Research: University of Florence , University of Cambridge Her research bridges chemistry , soft matter physics , optics , and biology , focusing on the self-assembly of natural materials into functional architectures. She pioneered work on cellulose-based photonic materials with applications in displays, pigments, and radiative cooling. The selected articles highlight her work on cellulose nanocrystals , structural coloration , and sustainable fabrication techniques . Key trends include mechanochromic hydroxypropyl cellulose systems, bio-inspired light management, and applications in microalgae growth and bacterial symbiosis. Scientific Awards : Philip Leverhululme Prize (2019) ACS Lectureship in Sustainable Chemistry (2018) Ipazia Prize for Women in Science (2012) PhD Thesis Award (University of Florence, 2009) At the Max Planck Institute, her interdisciplinary research group explores bio-inspired design principles for sustainable materials, combining experimental and computational approaches to create functional materials from natural resources.

James Herbert-Readمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Behavioural Ecology
• Marine Biology
• Collective Animal Behaviour
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr James Herbert-Read is an Associate Professor and Whitten Lecturer in Marine Biology at the Department of Zoology, University of Cambridge. He serves as Deputy Head of Department (Postgraduate Education) and leads the Marine Behavioural Ecology Group. His research focuses on understanding how animals, particularly marine organisms, collect and process information from their environments to make behavioral decisions, with emphasis on social interactions, adaptation mechanisms, and ecological constraints. His group employs theoretical frameworks, controlled experiments, and quantitative field studies to investigate behavioral diversity in marine species. Key themes include collective behavior, predator-prey dynamics, camouflage strategies, and the impacts of environmental stressors on animal decision-making. Recent publications highlight work on lionfish vocalization mechanisms, cuttlefish camouflage, citizen science applications in marine research, and behavioral responses to visual and acoustic noise. Scientific awards and affiliations include: Whitten Lecturer in Marine Biology Associate Professor, University of Cambridge He has supervised research projects on topics such as: Social attraction in invasive fish species Evolution of coordinated movement Neurophysiological basis for leadership in shoals Maternal effects on offspring exploration