جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Funlade Sunmolaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Applied Artificial Intelligence
• Sustainable and Smart Industries
• Manufacturing Engineering
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Funlade Sunmola is a Principal Lecturer in Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering at the University of Hertfordshire , affiliated with the School of Engineering and Computer Science and the Department of Engineering and Technology. He holds a PhD in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence and Robotics) from the University of Birmingham and has nearly 40 years of professional experience across civil engineering, manufacturing, healthcare, and academia. Education: BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University MSc in Industrial Engineering, University of Ibadan MA in Accounting and Finance, Birmingham City University MPhil in Manufacturing Engineering, University of Birmingham PhD in Computer Science, University of Birmingham Research Interests: Focuses on Applied Artificial Intelligence , Sustainable and Smart Industries , and Industry 4.0 . Key areas include supply chain visibility, blockchain integration, machine learning applications in manufacturing, and virtual engineering. Leads the Duncan Calder Virtual Engineering Lab and oversees MSc Online Engineering Programmes. Grants & Projects: PI of LINK: Digital Direct Connection for Salvage Construction Materials (Circular Economy) PI of N-BICC: Cassava Innovation Deployment Co-I in Solar Cool System (So-Cool) for Smallholder Farmers Labs/Teams: Heads the Duncan Calder Virtual Engineering Lab , focusing on immersive technologies and virtual product design.

Lionel P. Robert Jr.مشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Autonomous Vehicles
• Human-Robot Interaction
• Collaborative Robotics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Affiliations & Roles Lionel P. Robert Jr. is a Professor of Information and Robotics at the University of Michigan, holding joint appointments in the School of Information and the College of Engineering's Robotics Department. He directs the Michigan Autonomous Vehicle Research Intergroup Collaboration (MAVRIC) and is an affiliate faculty member at the National Center for Institutional Diversity and Indiana University's Center for Computer-Mediated Communication. His roles include editorial board positions at journals like the Journal of Computer Information Systems and leadership in professional organizations such as ACM and IEEE. Education Ph.D. in Information Systems, Indiana University (BAT Fellow, KPMG Scholar) M.B. from Indiana University, Bloomington M.S. degrees from Clemson University and University of Louisiana, Lafayette B.S. from University of Louisiana, Lafayette Research Focus Robert's research bridges collaboration through technology, with a focus on human-robot interaction, autonomous vehicles, and virtual teams. His work addresses trust in automated systems, human-AV communication, and the sociotechnical implications of robotics in workplaces and public spaces. Recent projects explore explanations for automated vehicles, security robots' societal acceptance, and AI ethics in healthcare and labor. Key Contributions He has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles in journals like MIS Quarterly and conferences such as CHI and HRI. His research has been funded by NSF, Toyota Research Institute, and the Army Research Laboratory. Notable outcomes include frameworks for AV trust repair, models of human-robot team performance, and critiques of AI-driven labor practices. Awards & Recognition ACM Distinguished Member IEEE Senior Member Carnegie Junior Faculty Development Fellowship 3× Teaching Commendation (2006–2008) Grants & Labs Current grants include studies on explainable AI, human-AV trust dynamics, and security robot design. The MAVRIC lab focuses on AV-pedestrian interactions while the CCMC explores digital communication's societal impact.

Helen Caiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• International Business
• Circular Economy
• Sustainable Supply Chain Management
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Dr. Helen Cai is a Senior Lecturer in International Business and Circular Economy at Middlesex University Business School, where she serves as Programme Leader for the BA International Business Administration and BA Business Management (Top-Up). She also leads the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programme delivered in China through a partnership with United Business Institutions (UBI). Additionally, she holds a Full Visiting Professorship at Jiaxing University, China. Her academic leadership extends to editorial roles as Senior Editor of Cogent Business and Management and member of the editorial board of the Journal of World Business . She is Vice President of Marketing for the International Case Study Research Association (ICRA). Dr. Cai’s research focuses on international business, sustainability, green innovation, and corporate environmental governance. She employs advanced methodologies such as fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA), econometrics, and scientometric analysis. Her work addresses critical issues including green supply chains, carbon emissions, foreign direct investment, and institutional influences on innovation. The 15 most recent publications highlight a strong trend toward environmental sustainability, circular economy, and data-driven policy analysis. Her recent work spans blockchain in green supply chains, AI in rehabilitation, carbon governance, land use, and migration policy, demonstrating interdisciplinary breadth and policy relevance. Bronze award, The First National Collegiate Olympiad Mathematical Mirror Competition (2022) Honourable Mention, Interdisciplinary Contest in Modelling (2022) First Prize, Asia and Pacific Mathematical Contest in Modelling (2021) Third Prize, THE International Case Competition (2021) Dr. Cai has extensive supervisory experience, currently guiding multiple PhD candidates and having chaired over 30 DBA viva panels. She has supervised over 60 BA, 150 MSc, and 75 MBA dissertations. She has participated in 72 PhD/DBA committees in roles including external examiner, internal examiner, and panel chair. Her grants and funding are not explicitly mentioned, but her research output and editorial roles suggest sustained scholarly engagement. She leads research teams focused on circular economy and international business, and her future work is likely to expand into AI-driven sustainability analytics, cross-border green innovation, and climate governance. Her prior industry experience as a Senior Economist at China’s Central Bank enriches her applied research perspective.

• Food Science and Technology
• Postharvest Biology
• Food Quality
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr Natalia Falagan Sama is a Senior Lecturer in Food Science and Technology at Cranfield University, affiliated with the Plant Science Laboratory within the Centre for Soil, Agrifood and Biosciences. Her work focuses on reducing food waste and improving food security through innovative postharvest strategies for fruits and vegetables. University: Cranfield University School: Centre for Soil, Agrifood and Biosciences Department: Plant Science Laboratory Academic Rank: Senior Lecturer Dr Falagan Sama's research centers on understanding the biological mechanisms of ripening and senescence in fresh produce and developing sustainable technologies to extend shelf life. Her expertise spans food quality, food safety, controlled and modified atmosphere storage, and urban agriculture. She investigates how stress responses in crops can be harnessed to maintain nutritional quality and reduce losses across the supply chain. Her work integrates plant physiology, food engineering, and sustainable systems thinking. Her recent publications highlight a strong focus on postharvest biology, sustainable packaging, cold chain optimization, and the role of urban agriculture in food security. Trends in her research show increasing emphasis on climate resilience, net-zero food systems, and the societal impacts of food production, particularly during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. She frequently publishes in high-impact journals such as Postharvest Biology and Technology , Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture , and Frontiers in Plant Science . Top 50 Women in Engineering: Engineering Heroes award (2021) Medal from the Royal Academy of Engineering (Spain) (2022) Best Research Supervisor at Cranfield University (2023) Dr Falagan Sama advises on major research projects funded by BBSRC, GCRF, ESRC, and NERC, including initiatives on avocado waste reduction in Mexico and the Rurban Revolution for resilient UK food systems. She collaborates with clients such as the World Bank, Johnson Matthey, and the Department of International Trade. As a STEM ambassador, she leads the Postharvest Technology module for MSc students and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. She contributes to policy through advisory roles in the Food Standards Agency, the Cool Coalition, and the African Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold Chain. She is actively involved in research teams focusing on sustainable food systems, cold chain innovation, and urban agriculture resilience. Her labs and projects emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration, integrating plant science, engineering, and social science to address global food challenges.

• Environmental Technology
• Bioprocess Engineering
• Anaerobic Digestion
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Barış Çallı is a Professor at the Department of Environmental Technology, Faculty of Engineering, Marmara University (Turkey). He earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Technology from Boğaziçi University (2003) and received the Marie Curie Intra European Fellowship (2006) for his work on fermentative hydrogen production in Belgium. Since 2008, he has served as a full-time professor, leading 20 research projects focused on environmental bioprocesses, anaerobic digestion, biogas technology, resource recovery, and solid waste management. Ph.D. in Environmental Technology, Boğaziçi University (2003) Marie Curie Intra European Fellowship (2006) His research integrates bioprocess engineering with sustainable waste management, emphasizing biogas production, membrane technologies, and circular economy principles. Recent publications (2025-2021) address energy-neutral wastewater treatment, heavy metal recovery from sludge, and VFA-driven fermentation. Key subfields include anaerobic digestion , bioleaching , membrane reactor design , and agricultural waste valorization . Marie Curie Intra European Fellowship (2006) With 116 WoS publications and an H-index of 33 (Scholar), he has supervised 17 thesis advisories and contributed to 20 projects. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals (6, 7, 11, 12).

• Architectural Design
• Sustainability
• Climate Change
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Meredith L. Miller is an Associate Professor of Architecture and Director of the Master of Architecture program at the University of Michigan's Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, where she joined as an A. Alfred Taubman Fellow in 2009-2010. She is a founding member of the award-winning architecture practice T+E+A+M, which has exhibited at the Venice Architecture Biennale, Chicago Architecture Biennial, and Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit. Miller holds a Master of Architecture from Princeton University and a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Virginia. Her research critically examines architecture's materiality in relation to global resource systems, climate change, and post-natural ecologies, with a focus on sustainable material innovation. This work directly informs her development of Post Rock—a composite building material utilizing waste plastics and aggregates—which received NSF funding in 2023. Her teaching emphasizes architectural design and sustainability across graduate and undergraduate studios. Scientific Awards: A. Alfred Taubman Fellow (2009-2010) NSF Partnerships for Innovation Technology Translation Grant for Post Rock (2023) Architect’s Newspaper Best of Practice Honorable Mention for T+E+A+M (2025) Miller directs the Master of Architecture program while mentoring students through advanced design courses. Her research has secured significant external funding including NSF grants and Taubman College Catalyst Grants focused on sustainability and justice. As co-founder of T+E+A+M, she leads a practice recognized for reimagining architectural materials and community-focused design, recently completing projects like Detroit's East Village community hub.

• Environmental Engineering
• Water Resource Management
• Urban Hydrology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Thomas Ertl is a Professor at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), leading the Institute of Sanitary Engineering and Water Pollution Control. His research focuses on urban water systems, emphasizing sustainable drainage, climate change adaptation, and nature-based solutions. He has coordinated 55 projects, including international initiatives in Albania and Austria, addressing stormwater management, wastewater heat recovery, and sewer infrastructure resilience. Key Projects : Analysing re-activated watercourses for urban resilience (2024–2028) Resilient rainwater management in Austria (2024–2028) Assessing pollutant emissions in Albania (2024–2027) Research Themes : Building Information Modeling (BIM) in wastewater systems Uncertainty analysis under climate change Stormwater pollution and heat island mitigation Awards : 2018: Goldene Ehrennadel des ÖWAV 1993: Best student award at AGIT 93 His recent publications highlight multidisciplinary approaches to wastewater energy recovery, spatial compatibility of nature-based solutions, and prioritization of stormwater management sites. He has supervised numerous theses and contributed to media discussions on urban climate resilience, including articles in Austrian outlets like futurezone.at and Der Kurier.

• International Logistics Management
• Sustainable and Digital Transformation in Production Processes
• Supply Chain Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Thomas Korne is a Professor of International Logistics Management at htw saar (Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft des Saarlandes) since 2012. He teaches logistics, supply chain management, and related disciplines in business administration programs. His research focuses on sustainable and digital transformation in production processes, logistics 4.0, green supply chains, and circular economy initiatives. Education: Studied Mechanical Engineering at Saarland University, earned a doctorate (Dr.-Ing.) in 2004 under Prof. Helmut Bley. Professional Experience: Previously worked at an American automotive manufacturer (1998–2012) in production, planning, and supply chain management, including Six-Sigma leadership. Current Research Projects: ABAKOS: Battery logistics in electric vehicle production (2024–2028). GREATER GREEN Plus: Green Tech solutions and circular business models (2024–2028). INCLUREG: Inclusion of people with disabilities in Industry 4.0 and logistics (2024–2028). PRODPILOT: Digital platform for productivity improvements in production/logistics (funded by Interreg, 2018–2022). GRIHSU: Climate-neutral production via digitalization and environmental technologies (funded by BMBF, 2020–2021). University Roles: Ombudsman for science, Senate member, organizer of international study trips. External Roles: Member of BME (German Procurement & Logistics Association), Scientific Director of AKJ Automotive, shareholder in Institute for Production & Logistics Systems.

• Sustainable Agriculture
• Agroforestry Systems
• Non-Timber Forest Products
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Dietrich Darr is a faculty member at Hochschule Weihenstephan-Triesdorf (HSWT), specifically within the Department of Agriculture, Food, and Nutrition. His academic journey includes previous professorship at Hochschule Rhein-Waal (2012-2024) and visiting positions at Universidade de Brasília (2023-2024), Vietnam National University of Forestry (2020), and ICRAF Central Asia office (2018). Dr. Darr's research focuses on sustainable and resilient farming and food systems with particular expertise in agribusiness, corporate management, and sustainable resource utilization. His work prominently features baobab tree applications in African and European food industries, agroforestry systems, non-timber forest products, and sustainable land management. His international research projects span Sub-Saharan Africa, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia. His recent publications reveal strong trends in sustainable value chain development, climate-smart agriculture, and innovative approaches to rural livelihood improvement. The articles demonstrate consistent focus on practical applications of agroforestry systems, analysis of non-timber forest products commercialization, and sustainable land management solutions for smallholder farmers in developing regions. Dr. Darr leads numerous research projects including SUFACHAIN (2022-2025) on sustainable agroforestry value chains in Central Asia, CONFARMED (2024) on edible insects for circular food economy in Uganda, and previously led BAOQUALITY (2019-2022) on baobab quality improvement for food security in Africa. His projects are primarily funded by German institutions including BMBF, BMEL, and DFG. As an active member of professional organizations including ATSAF, EFARD, IUFRO, DeFAF, and EURAF, Dr. Darr contributes to international agricultural research communities with focus on tropical and subtropical agriculture, agroforestry, and forest research.

Chunfei Wuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Thermochemical conversion of renewable resources
• Heterogeneous catalysis
• CO2 capture and utilization
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Professor Chunfei Wu is affiliated with the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Queen's University Belfast, UK. Specializing in thermochemical conversion of renewable resources and CO2 capture/utilization technologies, Wu leads cutting-edge research in sustainable energy systems. Research interests include: Development of heterogeneous catalysts for hydrogen and syngas production Carbon nanotube synthesis from waste hydrocarbons Integrated CO2 capture and conversion processes Thermochemical processing of biomass/plastics Recent publications focus on molten salt technologies (solar salts), oxygen carriers for chemical looping combustion, and photocatalytic CO2 reduction systems. Wu contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through carbon-neutral pathways research. Active in academic leadership as Founding Editor-in-Chief of Carbon Capture Science & Technology and Managing Editor of Biomass and Bioenergy , Wu supervises multiple research projects including: R3691CCE: Sewage Sludge Gasification R1661CCE: Bio-based Negative Emissions Technologies R1797CCE: Marine Plastic Waste Recycling R7511CCE: CO2 Capture with CaO Materials

• Environmental Science
• Agricultural Sciences
• Plantation Management
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Aritta Suwarno is a Research Associate at WIMEK, specializing in environmental science, agricultural sustainability, and peatland ecology. His work focuses on land use efficiency, oil palm plantations, and ecosystem services in Indonesia. Key Research Areas: Peatland management, plantation agriculture, soil subsidence, and sustainable smallholder livelihoods. Projects: Analyzing biobased plastic sustainability in Indonesia and economic benefits from forest resources via ecosystem services. Collaborations: Active in Indonesia and international peatland research networks.

• Circular Food Systems
• Land Use Optimization
• Greenhouse Gas Emissions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Benjamin van Selm is a postdoctoral researcher at the Animal Production Systems department of Wageningen University & Research , focusing on optimizing circular food systems to reduce environmental impacts. His work bridges agricultural systems, land use efficiency, and dietary guidelines. Research Focus: Circular food systems, land use optimization, GHG emission reduction, and sustainable agriculture. Key Contributions: Analyzed interactions between local sourcing and land use in the Netherlands, developed strategies for residual biomass utilization, and explored policy implications of circularity in European food systems. Collaborations: Works with interdisciplinary teams on projects like "Towards Circular Foodsystems in the Netherlands" (2019–2024). Impact: His research has been cited 86 times in Nature Food , and his work on circular diets has generated significant media and policy attention.

Sarah Ben Amorمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM/MCDA)
• Operations Research
• Decision Support Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sarah Ben Amor is a Full Professor at the Telfer School of Management , University of Ottawa, with a PhD in Business Administration specializing in Operations and Decision Support. Her academic journey includes a B.A. from the University of Quebec in Outaouais (UQO), and M.Sc. and Ph.D. from Université Laval (uLaval). Fields of Interest : Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM/MCDA), Operations Research, Decision Support Systems, Uncertainty Modeling, Risk Analysis Her research focuses on handling information imperfections in decision-making processes, particularly through multi-criteria analysis and stochastic modeling . Recent works include the development of hierarchical stochastic VIKOR methods, assessment of learning methodologies, and applications in healthcare and pharmaceutical decision-making. Her publication trends reveal a strong emphasis on multi-criteria frameworks for uncertain environments, spanning sustainable manufacturing , clinical decision-making , and portfolio analysis . Collaborative works appear in journals like Applied Soft Computing and Osteoarthritis and Cartilage . She has secured significant funding including: NSERC Grant (2019-2024): $130,000 Telfer School Grants : $6,000 (2014-2018) and $4,000 (2021-2022) Her educational contributions include teaching quantitative methods and developing decision-making models for defense, healthcare, and sustainability sectors, with international collaborations spanning Canada, Brazil, and Europe.

• Microbiology
• Food Microbiology
• Biochemical Engineering
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Maja Vukašinović-Sekulić is a Full Professor at the Department of Biochemical Engineering and Biotechnology at the Technical-Metallurgical Faculty, University of Belgrade. She was elected to her current professorial position on October 16, 2023. Her office is located in the large TMF building, office 70, and she can be reached at vukasinovic@tmf.bg.ac.rs or by phone at 011/3303845 ext. 845. Professor Vukašinović-Sekulić specializes in Microbiology, Food Microbiology, Biochemical Engineering, and Biotechnology, with a particular focus on antimicrobial research and fermentation technology. Her teaching portfolio includes courses such as Microbiology and Microbiological Food Analytics, Genetics, Industrial Microbiology, Professional Practice, Technology of Fermented Milk Products, and Pharmaceutical Microbiology. Her research interests center around essential oils and their antimicrobial properties, food safety, probiotics, fermentation processes, and pharmaceutical microbiology. She has supervised numerous doctoral, master's, and undergraduate students whose work has explored the antimicrobial effects of essential oils, particularly against pathogens like Candida albicans, Saccharomyces boulardii, and various bacterial strains. Professor Vukašinović-Sekulić's publication record includes significant contributions to carbohydrate polymers research, particularly in nanocomposite hydrogels, as well as important work on lactic acid production from distillery waste, demonstrating her commitment to sustainable bioprocessing and waste valorization. She has mentored an extensive number of students across multiple academic levels, with recent thesis topics focusing on the application of essential oils in treating candidiasis, comparative antifungal activity of essential oils, antibacterial effects against probiotic strains, and the impact of various factors on antimicrobial activity of essential oils.

Yun-Bao Jiangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Supramolecular photochemical sensing
• Fluorescence chemosensors
• Chiral induction/amplification/memory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Yun-Bao Jiang is a full Professor in the Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, China. Since obtaining his PhD from the same university in 1990 he has built an internationally recognized research programme in supramolecular photochemical sensing, chiral amplification and single-molecule fluorescence spectroscopy, publishing >200 papers and accumulating >7 000 citations. Education BS 1984 – Xiamen University MS 1987 – Xiamen University PhD 1990 – Xiamen University (Advisor: Prof. Chen Guozhen) Research interests Jiang’s group develops photo-induced electron/proton-transfer systems for fluorescence sensing and biomolecular recognition. Core themes include: (i) signal amplification via controlled aggregation; (ii) chiral induction, memory and amplification in helical supramolecular polymers; (iii) single-molecule detection by fluorescence correlation spectroscopy; and (iv) designer chemosensors for saccharides, amino-acids, anions and heavy-metal ions. Recent work Recent articles (2022-2025) exploit π-conjugated molecular tubes, Ag(I)-thiol coordination polymers and peptide-derived azamacrocycles to create unprecedented anti-S-shaped CD-ee correlations, heterochiral β-turn scaffolds and 2-D supramolecular arrays, pushing the envelope of chiral sensing and optical imaging. Honours & awards Ministry of Education Natural Science Second Prize Chinese Chemical Society Young Chemist Award China Youth Science & Technology Award (5th) Fok Ying-Tong Young Teacher Award Fujian “Yunsheng” Youth Science & Technology Award State Council Special Government Allowance Humboldt Foundation Fellowship Volkswagen Foundation Research Grant Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (2014) Grants & advising He currently leads three ongoing NSFC projects (2023-2026) on sub-nanometre Ag + -thiol coordination polymers, 2-D π-tube arrays and precision construction of multi-level chiral materials. A 30-member team (post-docs, PhD and Master candidates) operates in four contiguous laboratories (Rooms 531-538) equipped with home-built nanosecond lifetime spectrometers, FCS setups and modern synthetic facilities. Editorial & outreach roles Jiang serves on the editorial/advisory boards of ACS Sensors , Supramolecular Chemistry , Photochem. Photobiol. Sci. , Analytical Chemistry and several Chinese journals, and is a council member of the Chinese Chemical Society.