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Colin Hareمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Powder flowability
• Particle breakage
• Discrete Element Method (DEM)
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Dr. Colin Hare is a Visiting Senior Lecturer in Chemical Engineering at the University of Surrey's School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. He holds an MEng (2006) and PhD (2010) from the University of Leeds, and a Graduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching (2018) from the University of Surrey. Roles: Visiting Senior Lecturer, Research Fellow (2010–2016 at University of Leeds), and Co-Investigator in Marie-Curie ITN 'Mathegram' Affiliations: Member of EPSRC Early Career Forum in Manufacturing Research, Secretary/Treasurer of IChemE Particle Technology SIG His research focuses on powder flowability , particle breakage , and Discrete Element Method (DEM) -based modeling. Key projects include flowability assessment of weakly consolidated powders (funded by IFPRI) and predicting size reduction in ribbon milling (Procter & Gamble collaboration). He has pioneered methods like ball indentation for powder flow measurement and DEM modeling of impact breakage. Publications span Chemical Engineering Science , Powder Technology , and International Journal of Pharmaceutics , emphasizing granular dynamics, segregation, and industrial applications. Awards include the 2012 UK Particle Technology Forum Young Researcher Award and 2015 IChemE Nicklin Medal. Grants: £IFPRI grants (2014, 2017), Corning Inc. funding (2010s) Students: Supervises research on powder flow, heat generation, and CFD-DEM modeling Lab affiliations include collaborations with Procter & Gamble and the University of Leeds' Institute of Particle Science & Engineering.

• Turbulent Flow
• Rheology
• Numerical Simulations
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Professor Jannike Solsvik is a faculty member at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), within the Faculty of Natural Sciences. Her research focuses on turbulent flow dynamics, rheology, and multiphase systems, with a particular emphasis on bubble hydrodynamics and interfacial mass transfer in both Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluids. She leads studies on bubbled columns, stirred tanks, and fluidized bed reactors, applying advanced numerical methods like CFD and population balance modeling (PBM). Affiliations: Department of Chemical Engineering, NTNU Key Roles: Academic Researcher, PhD Advisor, and Program Fellow Professor Solsvik’s work integrates experimental and computational techniques to address challenges in chemical engineering processes, such as optimizing reactor designs and understanding fluid-particle interactions. Her research has been supported by grants and collaborations with industry partners. Publications span topics like bubble dynamics, mass transfer coefficients, and turbulence modeling. Recent work includes studies on coalescence kernels in bubbly flows and the application of proper orthogonal decomposition (POD) for vortical structure analysis. Award: NTNU Outstanding Academic Fellows Programme Advising: Supervised multiple PhD students and postdocs in areas like Fischer-Tropsch synthesis and CFD-PBM modeling. Active in guiding research on scale-up strategies for non-Newtonian fluids. Labs/Teams: Involved in multiphase flow research groups and reactor modeling initiatives at NTNU.

• Applied Physical Chemistry
• Colloids
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
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Marco Vanni is a Full Professor in the Department of Applied Science and Technology (DISAT) at the Polytechnic University of Turin, where he has been a faculty member since 1991, progressing from University Researcher to Associate Professor (2001) and Full Professor (2012). He is affiliated with the College of Chemical and Materials Engineering and teaches courses in Applied Physical Chemistry, Thermodynamics for Chemical Engineering, and Hydrogen Production Processes. He has served in leadership roles including Coordinator of the PhD Program in Chemical Engineering (2014–2018) and as Contact Person for Chemical and Sustainable Process Engineering degree programs. His research focuses on the behavior of dispersed multiphase systems, integrating computational fluid dynamics (CFD) with models of microscale phenomena such as mass transfer, surface interactions, and population balances. Key areas include nanoparticle precipitation, gas-liquid reactors, and elastomer processing, with applications in energy, pharmaceuticals, and sustainable engineering. The recent publications reveal a strong trend in multiscale modeling of multiphase systems, particularly using advanced moment methods (QMOM, CQMOM, DQMOM) coupled with CFD. His work spans from fundamental colloid dynamics to applied industrial problems, including collaborations with Eni, Pirelli, and Rockwood. The latest articles also show an expanding interest in thermal and mass transfer in wearable systems, indicating interdisciplinary outreach into textile and biomedical engineering. He has supervised multiple PhD students, including Eleonora Bianca, Antonello Raponi, Marco Ferrari, and Lorenzo Vasquez Giuliano, on topics ranging from magnesium hydroxide precipitation to food emulsions and drug delivery systems. Marco Vanni leads and participates in numerous research projects, including EU-funded initiatives like MULTIPHASE Erasmus Mundus and BATCAT, as well as commercial projects with Eni, Pirelli, and others, focusing on reactor simulation, nanoparticle production, and process optimization. He is also involved in applied research on bioreactors, tire production, and filtration technologies. He is a member of research groups such as the Multiscale Modeling for Materials Science and Process Engineering team and works within laboratories including the Center for Multiphysics Modeling of Materials and Processes and the Laboratory for Multiscale and Process Modeling at DISAT.

Simone Loretiمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Mathematical Modelling
• Computational Physics
• Complex Networks
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Dr. Simone Loreti is a Research Fellow at the Oeschger Centre for Climate Change Research (OCCR) at the University of Bern, Switzerland. His current research focuses on mathematical modelling of infrastructure networks' interconnectedness under flood impacts, utilizing complex networks and human mobility analysis. He holds a PhD from the University of Surrey (UK), a Master’s in Physics of Complex Systems from IFISC (Spain), and a Master’s and Bachelor’s in Theoretical Physics from the University of Bologna (Italy). Previously, he served as an Industrial Postdoctoral Researcher at F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG (Switzerland), focusing on fluidized bed granulation modelling, and as an R&D Mechanical Engineer at Bucci Industries (Italy). His research interests span mathematical and computational physics, complex networks, spatial networks, physics of complex systems, dynamical systems, and floods phenomena. He also explores engineering applications such as powder technology, pharmaceutical engineering, discrete element method (DEM), computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and population balance modelling (PBM). Key contributions include studies on flood impacts on road networks and human mobility patterns, as well as pharmaceutical and materials processing dynamics. His work bridges theoretical physics with applied engineering, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to environmental and industrial challenges.

Shibo Kuangمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Low-carbon metallurgy
• Waste management
• Smart process design
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Dr. Shibo Kuang is a Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering at Monash University, specializing in computational process engineering with a focus on low-carbon metallurgy, waste management, and smart process design. His work integrates physics-based and AI-driven modeling to optimize particulate and multiphase systems, addressing challenges in particle transportation, separation, and reacting processes. He leads projects funded by ARC and industry partners, including the ARC Research Hub for Smart Process Design and Control. Kuang actively supervises PhD students in these areas and teaches CHE4162 (Particle Technology). His recent contributions span blast furnace efficiency, hydrocyclone optimization, and sustainable metallurgical processes. Research interests include developing predictive models for industrial systems, reducing environmental impacts via low-carbon technologies, and advancing smart process control. Ongoing projects involve direct reduction technologies, cyclone control systems, and plastic upcycling from waste streams. He collaborates with global institutions and industry leaders like Rio Tinto to translate academic research into practical applications. His 2025 publications highlight advancements in CFD-PBM modeling of smelting furnaces, hydrocyclone geometry optimization, and blast furnace profile simulations. Prior work includes studies on pneumatic conveying tribocharging and machine learning for real-time process prediction. Kuang’s research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action, responsible consumption, and industrial innovation.

• Multiphase Flow
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• Heat Transfer
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Professor Boris Balakin is affiliated with the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Maritime Studies at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL). His research focuses on multiphysics phenomena in industrial systems, including boiling, heat transfer, multiphase flows, turbulence, electrochemistry, and particle deposition. Specializes in CFD-DEM, Eulerian two-fluid, and VOF methods for multiphase flow modeling. Investigates renewable energy applications like nanosystems for solar and geothermal energy. Conducts non-invasive experimental validation using CT and PEPT techniques. Research Trends: Recent publications emphasize nanofluids for solar thermal systems, CFD modeling of industrial multiphase flows, and flow assurance in pipelines. Key subfields include photothermal conversion, particle agglomeration, and erosion analysis. Academic Leadership: Supervises PhD candidates in projects related to heat transfer, CFD modeling, and flow assurance. Teaches advanced courses like MAS536 CFD in Energy Technology and contributes to research groups on Solar Nano and Nanofluids for Energy and Process Technology .