جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Matthew Shapiroمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sustainable Development
• Climate Change Policy
• Political Communication
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Matthew Shapiro is a Professor of Political Science at Illinois Institute of Technology and a Research Affiliate at Argonne National Laboratory's Joint Center for Energy Storage Research (JCERS). His work sits at the intersection of innovation systems, sustainable development, and political communication, with a focus on climate change policy, urban environmental challenges, and the societal impacts of social media algorithms. His research spans Innovation systems contributing to sustainable development Climate change policymaking and political dynamics Transboundary air pollution governance in Northeast Asia Social media's role in political discourse and filter bubbles Urban stormwater management equity Recent publications highlight his expertise in environmental governance, algorithmic transparency, and the politicization of science. At JCERS, he examines non-politicized energy storage research, while his urban studies emphasize marginalized populations and citizen science. His methodological focus includes network telemetry, longitudinal Twitter analysis, and framing experiments.

Mohamed ElZomorمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sustainability of the Built Environment
• Sustainable Development
• Construction Engineering and Management
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Mohamed ElZomor, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director in the Department of Civil Engineering at Florida International University (FIU). His research focuses on sustainability of the built environment, disaster resilience, social sustainability, engineering education, and equitable infrastructure development. He actively integrates innovative pedagogical approaches to address challenges in construction management and workforce development. His work emphasizes curriculum development for disaster resilience, mental health in STEM education, and leveraging disruptive technologies for efficient disaster response. He advocates for infrastructure equity through frameworks like the Envision rating system and explores origami-based solutions for temporary post-disaster housing. ElZomor also investigates barriers and drivers for sustainable practices in construction and promotes inclusive education for underrepresented populations in engineering fields. Key research interests include: sustainable construction practices, social sustainability (health & wellbeing), education pedagogy reforms, disaster preparedness, and integrating AI/robotics into construction curricula. His projects often bridge academia and industry to foster real-world applications of sustainable and resilient infrastructure concepts. Notable contributions include developing frameworks for front-end planning in infrastructure projects, analyzing post-disaster reconstruction challenges, and promoting minority student success through targeted communication and skill-building programs. He emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to address global challenges such as climate change and urban inequities.

Mahya Samمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Human-Robot Collaboration
• Construction Resilience
• Architectural Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mahya Sam, Ph.D., is an Assistant Teaching Professor at the Department of Civil Engineering, Florida International University. Her research focuses on human-robot collaboration in construction, construction resilience, architectural engineering, and sustainable construction practices. She has contributed to over a dozen peer-reviewed articles since 2020, exploring topics ranging from robotics integration in construction workflows to energy efficiency in building design. Dr. Sam earned her Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, reflecting her expertise in interdisciplinary approaches to civil engineering challenges. Her work emphasizes sustainable solutions, such as optimizing material selection for carbon footprint reduction and analyzing renewable energy trends for energy resilience. Her articles consistently highlight trends in automation adoption, construction industry strategies, and environmental sustainability. Key themes include evaluating human-robot collaboration perceptions, quantifying carbon emissions in educational buildings, and leveraging computational fluid dynamics for ventilation optimization in climate-specific designs. Despite her active research output, no scientific awards have been documented in the provided materials. Mahya Sam’s advising and grant activities remain unreported in the current data. She is affiliated with the Department of Civil Engineering and contributes to educational initiatives at FIU, though no specific labs or teams are mentioned.

• Automation Engineering
• Robotics
• Materials Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andrés Suárez García is an Assistant Professor at the University of Vigo's Department of Systems and Automation Engineering. His teaching includes courses on Systems and Control Engineering, Industrial Computing, Robotics, and Automation Fundamentals. He has consistently taught across multiple academic years from 2014/2015 to 2024/2025, covering disciplines like structural mechanics, fluid dynamics, and manufacturing quality control. His research focuses on interdisciplinary engineering applications, emphasizing automation, robotics, additive manufacturing, and energy systems. Notable projects include optimizing 3D printing parameters, analyzing lithium-ion battery health using machine learning, and developing IoT-based educational platforms. He also explores naval and military engineering challenges, such as energy storage for submarines and structural design for space exploration vehicles. Over 20+ supervised final-year projects highlight his mentorship in cutting-edge technologies like piezoelectric energy harvesting, supercapacitor integration in military vessels, and AI-driven anomaly detection in maritime routes. His work bridges theoretical engineering principles with practical applications in defense, environmental monitoring, and sustainable infrastructure.

Meg Sobkowicz-Klineمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Renewable Polymers
• Plastics Recycling
• Polymer Nanocomposites
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Meg Sobkowicz-Kline is a Professor and Associate Chair of Doctoral Studies in the Plastics Engineering Department at the Francis College of Engineering, University of Massachusetts Lowell. She has been a faculty member since 2011 and leads research in sustainable polymer materials, focusing on the intersection of polymer science and environmental sustainability. Education: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering (2010), Colorado School of Mines B.S. in Chemical Engineering (2001), Columbia University Dr. Sobkowicz-Kline's research spans renewable polymers, plastics recycling, extrusion, nanocomposites, organic photovoltaics, rheology, and green chemistry. Her work includes developing hybrid chemical/mechanical approaches for plastics recycling, creating biodegradable polymers for agricultural applications with controlled release properties, and engineering thermally conductive polymer composites for heat exchange devices. She emphasizes understanding structure-processing-property relationships in sustainable polymer systems. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on enzymatic depolymerization of poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET), innovative recycling technologies for multi-component plastic waste, and polymer design for the circular economy. Her work bridges fundamental polymer science with practical applications aimed at reducing environmental impact while maintaining material performance. Selected Awards: CAREER Award (2014) from the National Science Foundation Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence (2015) from University of Massachusetts Lowell Achievement Rewards for College Scientists (ARCS) Foundation Fellow (2015) Dr. Sobkowicz-Kline co-directs the SWIMMER NRT program and actively mentors graduate students working on sustainable polymer research. She serves on the Internal Advisory Board for SWIMMER and is involved with the WAVES initiative to broaden participation of women in engineering. Her research group utilizes high-speed reactive extrusion, enzymatic depolymerization, and advanced characterization techniques to develop next-generation sustainable polymer materials with improved environmental profiles.

Clinton J. Andrewsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Climate Change Mitigation
• Climate Change Adaptation
• Urban Planning
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Clinton J. Andrews is a Distinguished Professor, Associate Dean for Research, and Director of the Center for Urban Policy Research at the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, Rutgers University. He holds a Ph.D. in Regional Planning from MIT and has expertise in urban planning, public informatics, and climate policy. Education : Sc.B. with Honors in Engineering, Brown University S.M. in Technology and Policy, MIT Ph.D. in Regional Planning, MIT Research : Focuses on climate change adaptation/mitigation, urban heat stress, energy transition, and indoor environmental quality. His work bridges technological innovation with equitable urban development. Recent projects include coastal hazard fiscal impacts and low-income seniors' resilience to heat stress. Publications : Recent work addresses solar panel adoption, urban mobility safety, and GenAI governance, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to urban challenges. Awards : Fellow of AAAS IEEE 3rd Millennium Medal Leadership : Editor of the Journal of Planning Education and Research, and editorial board member of the Journal of Industrial Ecology. Directs the Center for Urban Policy Research, fostering applied research on urban sustainability.

• Urban Transformation
• Architectural Typology
• Sustainable Building
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Peter Schwehr is a Professor and Head of the Competence Center for Typology and Planning in Architecture at the Hochschule Luzern - Technik & Architektur (HSLU T&A). He also serves as an Honorarprofessor at TU Berlin and leads the Institute of Architecture (IAR) ad interim. His roles include research leadership in urban transformation, sustainable building, and architectural typology. Educational Background: 2004: Dr.-Ing. (Technical University of Stuttgart) 1996: Dipl.-Ing. in Architecture (Technical University of Stuttgart) Additional qualifications in didactics and emergency services Research Focus: Transformations of buildings and neighborhoods in sustainable contexts, evolutionary architectural processes, interdisciplinary planning methods, and architectural theory emphasizing 'open architecture.' Key projects include Hybridize the Ordinary , Low Tech High Rise , and Smart Density . Publications & Articles: Over 50 peer-reviewed works, book chapters, and reports focusing on urban quality, retrofitting strategies, and modular building systems. Recent themes include density optimization, post-anthropocentric urbanism, and resilient architecture. Awards: 1st Prize for the TU Berlin competition project 'Mikrowohnen barrierefrei?' (2021). Grants & Collaborations: Led projects funded by Innosuisse, BFE, and BWO, including Wertvermehrende Sanierungsstrategien and SanStrat . Active in national networks like Brenet and SIA. Labs & Teams: Directs the Competence Center for Typology and Planning (CCTP), organizing interdisciplinary workshops and international conferences on urban challenges.

• Thermal Energy Storage
• Phase Change Materials (PCM)
• District Heating and Cooling Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Viktoria Martin is a Professor of Energy Technology at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, specializing in thermal energy storage systems, particularly phase change materials (PCMs). Her research focuses on integrating sustainable energy solutions, such as renewable energy alternatives (e.g., solar heating) and optimizing district heating/cooling networks. She leads a research team with over 15 years of experience in PCM-based storage technologies, emphasizing compact, efficient systems that enhance energy efficiency in buildings and industrial processes. Her work often involves collaborations with international research institutes and industries. Her research interests span thermal energy storage design, industrial surplus heat utilization, and sustainable energy systems. She explores strategies to mitigate climate change through innovations like distributed cold storage in district cooling systems, energy efficiency in low-temperature district heating, and the integration of biowaste valorization into energy networks. Her studies also address socio-technical transitions and policy frameworks for sustainable development. Key trends in her publications include the optimization of thermal energy storage systems for urban and industrial applications, the role of PCMs in enhancing energy efficiency, and the analysis of energy-water-land interdependencies in Africa. She has contributed to modeling frameworks for energy system transitions and techno-economic assessments of novel storage technologies. Her work has implications for smart cities, renewable energy integration, and decarbonization strategies. Collaborations with global partners highlight her commitment to bridging academic research with industrial and policy applications.

Jay Arehartمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Life cycle assessment
• Embodied carbon reduction
• Industrial ecology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Jay Arehart is an Assistant Teaching Professor and Faculty Director for Architectural Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder, specializing in Building Systems Engineering. He holds a PhD, MS, and BS in Architectural Engineering from the same institution. His research focuses on life cycle assessment of buildings, embodied carbon reduction, industrial ecology, and engineering education through service learning. PhD in Architectural Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder (2021) MS in Architectural Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder (2017) BS in Architectural Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder (2016) Dr. Arehart’s work emphasizes sustainable building practices, including embodied carbon measurement, material sequestration potential, and decarbonization strategies. His research bridges environmental science and civil engineering, with notable contributions to carbon sequestration in construction materials like hempcrete and transparent wood composites. He actively promotes service learning in engineering education through projects like global footbridge construction. His recent publications address structural material demand projections, embodied carbon benchmarks, and probabilistic modeling of building materials. Notable awards include the AREN Faculty Appreciation Award (2023). Dr. Arehart is affiliated with the ASCE Structural Engineering Institute (SEI) and ASCE Architectural Engineering Institute (AEI). His advising and grants focus on advancing sustainable building systems and climate-resilient infrastructure. He is based in Office ECOT 417 at CU Boulder.

Sherri Cookمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sustainable Water System Design
• Resource Recovery from Waste
• Environmental Biotechnology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sherri Cook is an Associate Professor at the University of Colorado Boulder's Civil, Environmental, & Architectural Engineering Department, affiliated with the Environmental Engineering Program and Civil Systems Program. She leads the Cook Research Group, focusing on sustainable water systems, resource recovery, and environmental biotechnology. Her work integrates experimentation, modeling, and life cycle analysis to enhance water infrastructure resilience in both developed and developing contexts. Dr. Cook holds a PhD in Environmental Engineering from the University of Michigan (2014) and has been recognized with prestigious awards including the NSF CAREER Award (2021–2026) and CU Boulder’s Provost’s Faculty Achievement Award (2022). Education: PhD, Environmental Engineering, University of Michigan (2014) MSE, Environmental Engineering, University of Michigan (2009) BS, Civil Engineering, Virginia Tech (2008) Research Interests: Sustainable water system design and implementation Resource recovery from waste (e.g., biochar applications, anaerobic treatment) Optimization under uncertainty in environmental systems Environmental biotechnology and microbial processes Decision frameworks for sustainability and resilience Awards & Grants: NSF CAREER Award (2021–2026) for research on sustainable water reuse systems DOE BETO grant for biochar-based leachate treatment DARPA-funded work on self-healing living building materials Multiple industry and foundation partnerships for water reuse and sanitation projects Labs & Teams: The Cook Research Group collaborates with the Mortenson Center in Global Engineering on sanitation systems in resource-limited communities. Current projects include biochar applications, PFAS remediation, and living materials for construction. Dr. Cook actively engages in education initiatives, including developing decision tools for small drinking water systems and training students in sustainability assessments.

• Civil Engineering
• Infrastructure Maintenance
• Climate Change Adaptation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Irina Stipanovic is an Assistant Professor specializing in Market Dynamics, focusing on infrastructure maintenance, climate change adaptation, and railway systems. Her research integrates advanced technologies like Digital Twins and machine learning to enhance decision-making in civil engineering contexts. Her work addresses critical challenges in infrastructure management, including risk-based maintenance scheduling, structural health monitoring, and flood resilience. She explores innovative methods such as entity-embedding neural networks and vision-based 3D inspections to improve predictive maintenance and asset lifecycle management. Key themes in her research include: Railway earthwork maintenance under climate change Multi-objective decision models for infrastructure prioritization Integration of Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) into Digital Twin platforms Resilience planning for critical infrastructure against floods and other hazards She has contributed to EU initiatives on standardization of Digital Twin applications and has published extensively on railway, tunnel, and bridge management. Her work emphasizes data-driven approaches to sustainable infrastructure solutions.

• Smart Cities
• Climate-Neutral Cities
• Urban Planning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Annemie Bertha Marcella Wyckmans is a Professor and Head of the NTNU Smart Sustainable Cities initiative at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), within the Faculty of Architecture and Design. She co-leads the Gemini Centre on Climate-Neutral and Socially Innovative Cities and Communities with SINTEF, and coordinates major projects like the Horizon 2020-funded +CityxChange and NEB-STAR. Her background includes an MSc in Architectural Engineering from the Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium, and a PhD/postdoc in Building Technology and environment-friendly architecture at NTNU. Wyckmans pioneered NTNU's international MSc program in Sustainable Architecture and led interdisciplinary education initiatives. Her research focuses on smart cities, climate-neutral urban development, and cross-sector collaboration. Key contributions include frameworks for Positive Energy Districts (PEDs), zero-emission neighborhoods, and social innovation in urban energy systems. She has coordinated EU-funded projects involving academia, industry, and citizen groups, emphasizing participatory approaches to sustainability challenges. Her publications span urban energy policy, sustainable architecture, and interdisciplinary methodologies. Notable works include guidelines for PED implementation and analyses of urban CO2 emissions. She actively promotes Sino-European cooperation in sustainable urbanization through programs like URBAN-EU-CHINA. Her work bridges technical innovation with social and environmental equity, shaping policies for resilient, inclusive cities.

• Stormwater Management
• Urban Hydrology
• Green Infrastructure
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Tone Merete Muthanna is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering , Faculty of Engineering at NTNU . Her research focuses on stormwater management, urban hydrology, green infrastructure, and sustainable urban development. She leads projects on green roof performance, climate-resilient drainage systems, and pollutant dynamics in urban environments. Education details are not explicitly mentioned, but her affiliation with NTNU and extensive academic output indicate advanced qualifications in civil/environmental engineering. She has supervised numerous PhD and MSc students, including notable advisees like Elhadi Mohsen Hassan Abdalla and Noëlie Maurin. Research Interests : - Hydrological modeling of green/grey infrastructure in cold climates. - Climate adaptation strategies for urban water systems. - Sustainable drainage solutions integrating green and gray technologies. - Water quality management in urban runoff and gully systems. Recent Article Trends : Her 2025 work highlights green infrastructure's winter performance, while 2024 studies focus on grass swale infiltration, sediment contamination, and guideline comparisons. The 2023 papers emphasize model development, pollutant analysis, and climate adaptation frameworks. Awards & Grants : No explicit awards listed, but active in EU-funded projects like Klima 2050 and leads interdisciplinary research teams. Supervised over 20+ student theses since 2018, many funded by SINTEF and NTNU grants. Labs & Teams : Affiliated with ZEB-laboratoriet (Zero Emission Building Lab) at NTNU, focusing on sustainable urban systems. Collaborates internationally with groups like IWA Publishing and Sintef Research.

Ilyas Masihمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Hydrology
• Water Resources Planning
• Climate Change Impact Assessment
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ilyas Masih is an Associate Professor of Water Resources Planning at the Department of Water Resources and Ecosystems, IHE Delft Institute for Water Education. His roles include coordinating the MSc Programme in Water Management and Governance (2015–2018) and teaching courses on water resources planning, environmental impact assessment, and drought management. He has extensive experience in hydrological modeling, integrated water resources management, and capacity building across Asia and Africa, including Ethiopia, Pakistan, Iran, and Vietnam. Dr. Masih holds a PhD from UNESCO-IHE, focused on hydrological variability in semi-arid regions. His research spans climate change impacts, drought assessment, agricultural water management, and water treatment technologies. He has supervised numerous MSc and PhD students and contributed to global datasets for hydrological modeling, such as remote sensing and reanalysis data. His publications emphasize drought management strategies, climate adaptation, and bioremediation technologies. Key themes in his work include the interplay between climate extremes and crop productivity, sustainable water use in agriculture, and policy alignment with disaster risk reduction frameworks. Leveraging interdisciplinary approaches, Dr. Masih collaborates with international organizations like IWMI and engages in training programs to enhance water resource management capacities globally.

Chris Zevenbergenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban Flood Management
• Environmental Engineering
• Resilience Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Chris Zevenbergen is a Professor at IHE Delft Institute for Water Education, specializing in urban flood management and resilience engineering. He has over 35 years of international research and consultancy experience in environmental engineering and water management, focusing on integrated approaches to mitigate urban flood impacts through innovative building designs and decision-support tools. His work emphasizes ecological, socio-economic, and institutional dimensions of urban planning and resilience. Research Interests: Innovative flood-proofing technologies Resilience theory applications to flood risk systems Urban water accounting frameworks Socio-ecological systems integration Advisory Roles: He chairs the Flood Resilience Group (FRG) at IHE Delft and participates in global initiatives like the Global Center of Excellence on Climate Adaptation, Delta Alliance, and the Dutch Delta Program Evaluation. He co-founded the European Network COST C22 on Urban Flood Management. Publications: Authored/edited five books including a textbook on Urban Flood Management (Taylor & Francis) and over 100 scientific publications. His recent work explores sponge city policies, climate adaptation strategies, and urban water quality impacts in cities like Jakarta and Can Tho. Current Projects: Leading interdisciplinary research on Urban Water Accounting at IHE Delft to advance holistic urban water resource management.