جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Md Mahmudur Rahmanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Colloidal Self-Assembly
• Hydrogel Fabrication
• Fluid Dynamics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Md Mahmudur Rahman is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering at Bowling Green State University (BGSU). He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Louisville (2021) and has postdoctoral experience at Argonne National Laboratory (2022–2023) and the University of Delaware (2021–2022). His research focuses on colloidal self-assembly, hydrogel fabrication, fluid dynamics, and thermo-fluid analysis, with notable contributions to drop coalescence and active colloids. His work has been published in journals like Journal of Colloid and Interface Science and Physics of Fluids . Dr. Rahman’s academic journey includes a Visiting Assistant Professor role at the University of Texas Permian Basin (2024) and teaching at Southeast University, Bangladesh (2007–2012). His research interests span interdisciplinary areas such as microfluidics, biomaterials, and energy systems. He has received the ASGSR International Space Station U.S. National Lab Best Poster Award and was nominated for the Best Robotics Paper Award at MARSS. His recent publications explore topics like elastohydrodynamic seal design for supercritical CO₂ systems, microrobot membrane penetration, and cyclic force-driven colloidal assembly. These studies emphasize innovative methodologies in fluid dynamics and materials science, with applications in energy, robotics, and biomedical engineering.

Hamed Aslannejadمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Renewable Energy
• Energy Transition
• Hydrogen Production and Use
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Hamed Aslannejad is an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University's Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development, specializing in Energy & Resources. He leads projects on green hydrogen production and energy transition strategies, including coordination of Utrecht University's Hydrogen initiative and the HyUSE national project. His research focuses on renewable energy systems, multi-phase fluid dynamics, and machine learning applications in energy modeling. Education: Cum Laude BSc, MSc, and PhD in Chemical Engineering. Key roles: Member of GroenkrachtNL executive committee and Stuttgart University's SFB 1313 research group. Research highlights include pioneering work on hydrogen use in industries and mobility, electrochemical system simulations, and porous media modeling. Awards include the 2021 Interpore Rosette and 2020 InterPore Young Researcher Award.

Nikolaos Bempedelisمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Multiphase Flows
• Aerodynamics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Nikolaos Bempedelis is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering & Materials Science at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), specializing in Fluid Mechanics. He previously held a postdoctoral research associate position at Imperial College London and earned his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from University College London (UCL). His academic journey includes an MSc in Aerospace Mechanics and Avionics from ISAE-SUPAERO and a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA). Research Interests: Dr Bempedelis focuses on fluid mechanics challenges across energy, transportation, environmental, and biomedical sectors. His work integrates numerical simulations, theoretical models, and data-driven techniques to study cavitation, bubble dynamics, wind energy aerodynamics, and multiphase flows. Key areas include wind farm optimization, shock wave interactions, and acoustic wave propagation in bubble systems. Teaching: He teaches EMS514U Subsonic Aerodynamics and Wings at QMUL. Current research supervision includes a PhD project on Asymmetric Bubble Dynamics , with openings for motivated students in related fields. Research Contributions: His recent work emphasizes wind energy systems, including wind farm layout optimization via large-eddy simulations and Bayesian methods. He also explores cavitation phenomena and multiphase flow dynamics using high-fidelity numerical models. Affiliations: Dr Bempedelis is affiliated with the Intelligent Transport research group at QMUL and maintains collaborations with Imperial College London and other academic institutions. His research has been published in journals such as Journal of Fluid Mechanics and Wind Energy Science .

Manikuntala Mukhopadhyayمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Physical Chemistry
• Biophysics
• Biosensors
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Manikuntala Mukhopadhyay is a Researcher in the Department of Physical Chemistry and Soft Matter at Wageningen University & Research. She holds a PhD in Physical Chemistry from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur. Her research focuses on interfacial phenomena, biophysics, biosensors, microfluidics, and complex fluids, with recent investigations into confined multiphase systems and evaporation dynamics. She is actively involved in developing cost-effective paper sensors and studying erythrocyte behavior for disease detection, particularly thalassaemia. Research Interests : Her work spans experimental microfluidics, evaporation-driven pattern formation in bio-fluids, and the application of interfacial science in biomedical diagnostics. She explores how surface properties and interfacial energies influence dried droplet patterns on various substrates, with a keen interest in translating fundamental physics into practical biosensor technologies. Key applications include non-invasive glucose monitoring and rapid disease identification through hydrodynamic and morphological analyses. Publications Trends : Mukhopadhyay’s publications emphasize evaporation dynamics of multicomponent systems, biosensor design, and cell sorting technologies. Recent work highlights advancements in paper-based sensors and interdisciplinary approaches combining chemistry, physics, and biomedical engineering to address diagnostic challenges. Her 2024 studies on fold-crease induced paper sensors demonstrate innovation in rapid hematocrit estimation, while 2023 projects explore cell sorting in microfluidic environments. Advising & Grants : Currently a postdoctoral researcher, she does not have formal advisees. Her project on Confined multiphase multicomponent evaporation at Wageningen University indicates engagement with fluid dynamics research supported by institutional grants. She collaborates with teams to design diagnostic tools and analyze blood droplet patterns for medical applications. Labs & Teams : She conducts research within the Physical Chemistry and Soft Matter subdivision at Wageningen University, focusing on experimental setups involving microfluidic devices and interfacial characterization techniques. Her work integrates lab-scale experiments with theoretical modeling to advance soft matter physics and biomedical applications.

Matthias Schröterمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار مدعو

• Granular Physics
• Statistical Mechanics
• Materials Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Matthias Schröter is an Adjunct Associate Professor at Duke Kunshan University and a consultant at Hypatia - Science Consulting. His research focuses on granular physics, statistical mechanics, and imaging techniques, with emphasis on granular packing structures, fluid dynamics, and material characterization. He holds a habilitation (postdoctoral qualification) and has conducted postdoctoral research from 2015-2018. His work spans experimental and theoretical studies, including analysis of granular shear bands, X-ray tomography of particle systems, and neutron tomography for porous media. He has contributed to understanding contact networks in frictional ellipsoid packs and coarsening mechanisms in granular mixtures. His expertise includes advanced imaging methods such as superresolution microscopy and neutron tomography. Research interests include granular matter dynamics, phase transitions in granular systems, and structural analysis of amorphous materials. His publications frequently address experimental methodologies for granular media characterization and fluid dynamics in porous systems. He has advised on projects involving granular segregation, fluid flow in porous media, and thermal characterization of granular systems. His consulting work bridges academic research with industrial applications in materials science and imaging technology.

• Fluid Mechanics
• Soft Porous Media
• Ocular Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Callum Cuttle is a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Engineering Science at the University of Oxford, affiliated with the Poromechanics Laboratory. He works under Prof. Chris MacMinn, focusing on flows in deformable porous media since 2020. His current EPSRC-funded PoPFS project investigates soil models through microfluidic experiments and continuum modeling. Key Research Areas: Gas compression-driven displacement, pattern forming multi-phase flows, fluid-structure interactions, soft porous media, and ocular science/glaucoma treatment His work integrates experimental methods (e.g., microfluidics) with reduced-order mathematical modeling and numerical simulations. Recent projects include the DEFTPORE initiative examining fundamental behaviors in soft porous media. Collaborations span interdisciplinary teams within Oxford's engineering and applied mathematics communities. Publications emphasize viscous fingering dynamics, soft porous media mechanics, and biomedical applications like glaucoma microstents. His research bridges theoretical fluid mechanics with practical engineering solutions in environmental and medical contexts.

• Differential Geometry
• Geometric Analysis
• Minimal Surfaces
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jonathan Julian Zhu is an Assistant Professor at the University of Washington's Department of Mathematics. He previously held an NSF Postdoc at Princeton University and completed his PhD at Harvard University under Professors Bill Minicozzi and Shing-Tung Yau. His research focuses on Differential Geometry and Geometric Analysis, particularly minimal surfaces, mean curvature flow, and related singularity phenomena. He organizes the UW Differential Geometry/PDE Seminar and has been involved in various academic leadership roles including the SMRI-Matrix Symposium and Princeton's Geometric Analysis seminar. Education: Ph.D. in Mathematics (Harvard University), Postdoctoral research at Princeton University. Research interests include geometric flows, minimal submanifolds, self-shrinkers, Ricci solitons, and applications of min-max theory. His work bridges theoretical insights with geometric PDEs, addressing questions about rigidity, entropy, and stability in curved spaces. Teaching includes courses at UW (Math 336, 583), Princeton (MAT175, MAT203), and Harvard (Math21a, Math1b). His publications address foundational problems in geometric analysis, such as quantifications of symplectic non-squeezing, uniqueness of blowups in mean curvature flow, and rigidity properties of self-shrinkers. Professional activities include seminar organization, grant participation, and collaborations on geometric analysis projects. His work contributes to advancing understanding of geometric structures and their evolution under curvature-driven flows.

Sandra M. Troianمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Micro/Nanoscale Fluidics
• Interfacial Thermodynamics
• Nonlinear Dynamics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Sandra M. Troian is a Professor of Applied Physics, Aeronautics, and Mechanical Engineering at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), holding this position since 2006. She leads the Laboratory of Interfacial and Small Scale Transport (LIS2T), focusing on micro/nano-scale fluidic systems. Her academic journey includes a B.A. from Harvard University (1980), M.S. from Cornell University (1984), and Ph.D. from an unspecified institution (1987). She was a Moore Distinguished Scholar at Caltech (2004-2005). Her research integrates theoretical analysis, numerical simulations, and experimentation to study interfacial phenomena in confined and microscale systems. Key areas include thermocapillary-driven flows, nanoscale thermal effects (Kapitza boundary conductance, layering transitions), and nonlinear wave dynamics in liquid films. Experimental work explores non-contact lithography using patterned fields, biophysical Marangoni effects, and space micropropulsion systems. Recent work has addressed thermal tunneling across liquid/solid interfaces, resonant excitation for microarray patterning, and novel conic mode formations in conductive liquids. Her group's contributions bridge fundamental physics and engineering applications, with implications for nanotechnology, aerospace, and biophysics. Key Contributions: Thermocapillary instability control, nanofilm thermal behavior modeling, and microscale lithography innovations Teaching: APh/Ph 112 ab – Noise and Stochastic Resonance (2022-23) Labs: LIS2T Lab, specializing in interfacial transport phenomena

Alban Sauretمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Fluid Dynamics
• Thermal Sciences
• Multiphase Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Alban Sauret is an Associate Professor and Vice Chair in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara. His research focuses on multiphase systems, fluid dynamics, and interfacial phenomena with applications in environmental science, industrial processes, and geophysical hazards. He leads interdisciplinary projects combining experiments, modeling, and simulations to understand particle-fluid interactions in complex flows. Education: PhD from IRPHE/Aix-Marseille University, MSc and BSc in Physics from École Normale Supérieure de Lyon. Research Interests: Fluid dynamics of granular materials, tsunami generation via subaerial landslides, coating technologies using capillary forces, and microfluidic clogging mechanisms. His work bridges fundamental physics with practical engineering solutions for energy efficiency and sustainable processes. Articles highlight advancements in wave dynamics, granular collapse modeling, and particle deposition techniques. Key contributions include predictive tsunami models and novel methods for mitigating clogging in microfluidic systems. Recipient of the NSF Early CAREER Award, he collaborates across disciplines to address challenges in environmental engineering and materials science.

• Theoretical Fluid Dynamics
• Interfacial Flows and Instability
• Flow in Porous Media
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr Michael Dallaston is a Senior Lecturer in Applied and Computational Mathematics at Queensland University of Technology's School of Mathematical Sciences. His research focuses on theoretical fluid dynamics, interfacial flows, porous media dynamics, and mathematical modelling of complex fluid systems. He holds a PhD from QUT and teaches advanced mathematics courses such as MXB322 (Partial Differential Equations) and MZB126 (Engineering Computation). His research interests include fluid instability mechanisms, thin film equations, and numerical methods for partial differential equations. Notable work includes studies on Hele-Shaw flows, thermocapillary instability, and chemotaxis-driven cellular dynamics. He has collaborated on projects involving nonlinear dynamics, asymptotic analysis, and computational fluid dynamics. Publications highlight contributions to understanding interfacial hydrodynamics, singularity formation in thin films, and convective instabilities in porous media. His work bridges applied mathematics with real-world applications in environmental and biomedical systems. Grants and supervision activities are central to his academic contributions, though specific details are not explicitly listed here.

Jörg Toepelمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Microbial Biotechnology
• Cyanobacteria
• Photosynthesis-Driven Biocatalysis
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jörg Toepel is a researcher at the Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research - UFZ in Leipzig, Germany, where he works in the Department of Solar Materials within the Applied Biocatalysis working group. He has been actively contributing to microbial biotechnology since 2017, with prior research experience at BAM, the University of Bielefeld, and Purdue University. His research focuses on harnessing cyanobacteria for sustainable bioproduction, particularly through photosynthesis-driven processes such as hydrogen generation, redox biocatalysis, and metabolic engineering of Synechocystis sp. PCC 6803. His work integrates genetic tools, photobioreactor systems, and whole-cell biocatalysis to develop green alternatives for chemical synthesis and energy production. The recent publication trend shows a strong emphasis on oxygen-tolerant hydrogenases, modular genetic engineering, and light-driven synthesis of high-value chemicals. His research spans disciplines including biotechnology, microbiology, biochemistry, and environmental engineering, with clear applications in bioenergy and sustainable chemistry. Dr. Toepel has not been listed with any scientific awards in the provided material. He has collaborated extensively with researchers such as B. Bühler, K. Bühler, A. Schmid, and S. Klähn, but no formal students are listed. He is involved in advanced research on cyanobacterial systems and contributes to the broader goals of sustainable ecotechnologies at UFZ.

Debasish Dasمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Fluid Mechanics
• Electrohydrodynamics
• Computational Mechanics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Debasish Das is a Lecturer in Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Strathclyde. His research focuses on electrohydrodynamics, fluid mechanics, and computational mechanics, particularly studying the behavior of particles and drops in strong electric fields. He holds a Doctor of Engineering from the University of California San Diego, a Master of Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and a Bachelor of Technology from the National Institute of Technology, Rourkela. His work explores phenomena such as bacterial swimming dynamics, dielectric particle rotation in suspensions, and the interplay between electric fields and fluid flows. He leads research projects funded by the London Mathematical Society and the EPSRC, focusing on mathematical modeling of active particles and fluid dynamics. Das has published extensively in journals like Physical Review Research and Soft Matter, with a focus on topics such as hydrodynamic hovering of bacteria, collective motion in dielectric suspensions, and cilia-driven fluid transport. He actively participates in academic activities, including journal peer reviews and invited talks on active matter systems.

• Vascular Mechanobiology
• Computational Biomechanics
• Arterial Flow Modelling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alberto Coccarelli is a Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at Swansea University's Faculty of Science and Engineering, School of Aerospace, Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering. He maintains an active research program at the intersection of vascular mechanobiology and computational medicine, with laboratory facilities at the Bay Campus Engineering North building. His research focuses on: Computational modeling of arterial blood flow dynamics Multiphysics and multiscale tissue simulations Bio-heat transfer mechanisms in physiological systems Vascular mechanobiology and hemodynamic analysis In silico medicine approaches for clinical applications His recent publications (2021-2025) demonstrate strong focus on: Cerebral hemodynamics and vascular tone regulation Novel computational frameworks for blood flow quantification Machine learning applications in biophysical systems Microvascular function assessment techniques Pathogen transmission modeling Current PhD supervision includes: Computational modelling of haemodynamic forces across cerebral vasculature Embodied AI algorithms with advanced spatial understanding Optimal design for inverse problems in biomedical engineering He teaches undergraduate and postgraduate modules including Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Thermofluids, and Mechanical Engineering Practice.

Victor Ortega-Jiménezمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Biomechanics
• Integrative Avian Biology
• Fluid Mechanics
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Victor Ortega-Jiménez is an Assistant Professor of Integrative Avian Biology at the University of Maine, affiliated with the School of Biology and Ecology within the College of Natural Sciences, Forestry and Agriculture. His research focuses on how animals move through complex and challenging environments, including turbulent flows, rain, and electrostatic conditions. Supported by the Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station under the Hatch project 'Life in unsteady flows and extreme weather,' he leads the Ornithopterus Lab, where interdisciplinary and observation-based research drives discovery. His research interests span biomechanics, fluid dynamics, environmental adaptation, and organismal dynamics. Key areas include animal locomotion in extreme flows , electrostatic and capillary forces at microscales , and flight and feeding mechanics in birds and insects . His work integrates physics and biology to understand how organisms like flamingos, hummingbirds, springtails, and water striders navigate natural challenges. The recent publications and media features highlight a strong trend in aerial control without wings , vortex-based feeding , and environmental disruption on behavior . His research combines high-speed videography, fluid mechanics modeling, and ecological observation to uncover universal principles of movement across species. Featured in The New York Times , BBC Wildlife , Quanta Magazine , and California Magazine Research highlighted on Short Wave Podcast and YouTube Ortega-Jiménez divides his time equally between teaching and research. While no formal advising list is provided, his lab trains researchers in biomechanics and environmental biology. The Ornithopterus Lab fosters creative thinking and public outreach, engaging audiences through videos, interviews, and science communication. Current projects are funded by the Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station, focusing on resilience in extreme weather. The lab investigates three core themes: Storm Winds (turbulence and vortex navigation), Sparks & Wetting (electrostatics and capillary forces), and Precipitation Effects (rain impact on foraging and survival). These themes reflect a holistic approach to understanding how physical forces shape biological systems across scales.

Emil Alstrup Jensenمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Raman Spectroscopy
• Flow Cytometry
• Biomedical Engineering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Emil Alstrup Jensen is a PhD student at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science , Technical University of Denmark. His research focuses on integrating Raman spectroscopy , machine learning , and microfluidic platforms for biomedical applications, including blood typing and flow cytometry innovations. Current projects include Raman spectroscopy and Multi-Modal Machine Learning Models (2024–2027), supervised by L. K. H. Clemmensen, A. Kristensen, and L. E. Pedersen. Collaborations span microfluidics , biomedical engineering , and applied data analysis . His publications highlight advancements in high-throughput Raman spectroscopy , label-free blood analysis , and viscoelastic fluid-based cytometry , often utilizing optical fiber coupling and particle suspension dynamics to improve diagnostic accuracy and efficiency. Project details: Raman spectroscopy and Multi-Modal Machine Learning Models (Active PhD project, 2024–2027) Supervisors: Lars Kai Hansen (Main Supervisor) Anders Kristensen Lars Erik Pedersen Research trends: Combining Raman spectroscopy with artificial intelligence for clinical diagnostics Designing microfluidic platforms for capillary flow cytometry using viscoelastic fluids Optimizing non-transparent solution analysis via flow cell engineering Contact: ealje@dtu.dk