Dr. Benjamin Brands is a Research Fellow at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), specializing in computational mechanics and multiscale material modeling. He works under the Chair of Engineering Mechanics (LTM), led by Prof. Paul Steinmann. Core Research: Multi-scale, multi-physics modeling of magneto-sensitive polymeric materials and reduced-order modeling techniques. Technical Focus: Computational homogenization, finite element methods, and magneto-mechanical material analysis. Key Projects: Involved in the ERC-funded MOCOPOLY project (2012–2017), which explored process-microstructure-property relationships in smart materials. His publications span computational mechanics, material science, and advanced numerical methods, emphasizing magneto-sensitive polymers and multi-scale simulations. No scientific awards or student advisement details are explicitly mentioned.
Maria Bruna is a Professor and Royal Society University Research Fellow at the Mathematical Institute of the University of Oxford, affiliated with the Oxford Centre for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Biology group, and Oxford Centre for Nonlinear PDE. Her research integrates mathematical modeling with biological and physical systems to uncover fundamental principles of collective behavior. Her core interests include interacting particle systems with excluded-volume effects, hydrodynamic behavior via macroscopic PDEs , and active matter dynamics . She develops theoretical frameworks for multi-species systems and asymptotic homogenisation, focusing on how microscopic interactions drive emergent macroscopic phenomena in complex media. Recent publications reveal a cohesive research trajectory spanning ant traffic self-organization (2024-2025) and phase transitions in active matter (2023). Her work consistently applies stochastic modeling, topological analysis, and PDE techniques to biological contexts like coral reef resilience and physical systems such as Brownian needle suspensions, demonstrating cross-disciplinary methodological innovation. Scientific recognition: Royal Society University Research Fellow No details regarding academic advising or specific research grants are provided in the current profile, though her fellowship position implies independent research leadership. She actively contributes to Oxford's Mathematical Biology and Nonlinear PDE research groups within the Centre for Industrial and Applied Mathematics, fostering collaborations that bridge theoretical mathematics with real-world biological and industrial applications through shared seminars and joint projects.
Gennady Mishuris is a Professor of Mathematical Modelling at Aberystwyth University's Department of Mathematics. He holds the Royal Society Wolfson Research Merit Award and has been affiliated with the Wales Institute for Mathematical and Computational Sciences since 2007. His research focuses on singular integral equations, solid mechanics, biomechanics, hydraulic fracture, and rheology. Mishuris has secured significant funding through grants like the Royal Society's Advanced Modelling of Material Toughness project (2025–2029) and the Innovate UK-funded Geothermal Ukraine initiative (2024–2026). He has authored over 270 publications and serves on editorial boards for journals including Proceedings of the Royal Society A and Mathematics and Mechanics of Solids . Notable awards include the 2025 Royal Society Industry Fellowship and the 2020 Ser Cymru Fellowship. Research Highlights: Hydraulic fracture dynamics, matrix factorization algorithms, and biomechanical indentation modeling. Awards: Royal Society Wolfson Award (2016), Fellow of the Learned Society of Wales (2014), and multiple international fellowships. Grants: Leads projects on material toughness modeling, porous material characterization, and geothermal energy applications. Mishuris collaborates globally and has supervised 13 research projects. His work bridges applied mathematics with engineering, contributing to both theoretical and industrial advancements.
Dr. Bryn Davies is an Assistant Professor in the Mathematics Institute at the University of Warwick. His research focuses on mathematical physics, particularly wave phenomena in complex media including metamaterials and resonator systems. Current investigations explore spectral properties of quasiperiodic structures and topological wave localization. Research Interests: Bryn specializes in asymptotic analysis of partial differential equations with applications to wave propagation in metamaterials. His work bridges theoretical mathematics with practical applications in photonics and acoustic materials, examining phenomena like subwavelength resonance and topological protection in engineered structures. Publications: His recent papers demonstrate consistent focus on spectral theory applications in materials science, including density of states estimation in aperiodic systems, topological mode analysis, and convergence properties of numerical methods. Theoretical frameworks integrate operator theory with wave physics across multiple scales. Research Activities: Leads investigations into non-Hermitian systems and defect-induced localization transitions. Current projects include developing multi-scale models for metamaterial design and analyzing waveguide behavior in damped topological systems.
Professor Malte A. Peter is a distinguished faculty member at the University of Augsburg, holding a professorship in Applied Analysis within the Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Materials Engineering. He serves as Vice-director of the Centre for Advanced Analytics and Predictive Sciences and is a member of the board of directors of the AI Production Network at the University of Augsburg. His leadership extends to international collaborations as a Local representative of the Association of Applied Mathematics and Mechanics (GAMM) and as an Associate editor of Nature Scientific Reports. His research spans mathematical modeling of wave phenomena, homogenization theory, and multiscale analysis. Key areas include water wave scattering, periodic homogenisation, physico-chemical mechanisms in multiscale media (porous media, biological cells), microfluidics, and materials science. His work bridges theoretical mathematics with practical applications in engineering and physics, particularly in understanding wave propagation through complex media and developing mathematical frameworks for evolving microstructures. Peter's publication record demonstrates consistent advancement in wave scattering theory, with recent work focusing on multiple wave scattering in locally resonant materials, homogenization of evolving microstructures, and computational methods for complex material behavior. His research shows increasing interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly with physicists and engineers working on metamaterials, wave energy applications, and material characterization. The trajectory indicates growing emphasis on computational implementations of theoretical frameworks. Life membership at Clare Hall, University of Cambridge (2023) Visiting fellowship at Clare Hall, University of Cambridge (2023) Gavin Brown Best Paper Prize of the Australian Mathematical Society (2021) Bremer Studienpreis 2007 (Rotary Club Bremen–Roland Prize) (2008) Admission to the German National Academic Foundation (2001) As leader of the Modelling and Simulation workgroup, Peter directs research on mathematical approaches to complex physical phenomena. His current externally funded projects include 'Novel approaches for the multidimensional convexification of inelastic variational models for fracture' (DFG-SPP 2256) and 'Effective factorisation techniques for matrix functions' (H2020-EU.1.3.). His previous projects have addressed carbon fiber reinforced concrete, lipid membrane dynamics, and electromagnetic emissions from crack propagation. His research program maintains strong international connections, particularly with Australian institutions and the Isaac Newton Institute. Peter leads the 'Workgroup Prof. Dr. M. A. Peter - Modelling and simulation' at the University of Augsburg, which includes research associates Dr. Tanja Lochner, Dr. Sophie Thery, and Lucas Fix, along with computational mathematics specialists Dr. Loïc Balazi and Timo Neumeier. The group collaborates extensively with international partners, particularly through the Isaac Newton Institute programmes and Australian research institutions. Current projects focus on mathematical frameworks for wave scattering, homogenization of evolving microstructures, and computational methods for material failure analysis.
Filippo Cagnetti is an Associate Professor (Professore di II fascia) in the Department of Mathematical, Physical and Computer Sciences at the University of Parma , Italy. He regularly teaches foundational courses such as Calculus 2A and Mathematical Analysis A to first- and second-year students enrolled in Mathematics, Geological Sciences (Earth Sciences), and Management Engineering degree programmes, spanning academic years from 2023/2024 through 2025/2026. His research lies at the intersection of calculus of variations , partial differential equations , and geometric measure theory . A recurrent theme is the rigorous derivation of effective models for materials with microstructures via deterministic and stochastic homogenisation , particularly for free-discontinuity problems that describe brittle fracture. Parallel efforts focus on symmetrisation inequalities (Pólya–Szegö, Steiner, Schwarz, Gaussian) and their rigidity properties: under which geometric or analytic conditions equality in an inequality forces the domain to be symmetric or even trivial. Over the past decade his publication portfolio shows a clear evolution from foundational results on viscosity solutions and large-time behaviour of Hamilton–Jacobi equations to highly specialised contributions on Korn- and Poincaré-Korn-type inequalities in spaces of special functions of bounded deformation (GSBD), and on optimal regularity of free boundaries in cohesive fracture models. The techniques employed combine Γ-convergence, fine properties of BV and GSBD spaces, measure-theoretic arguments, and stochastic two-scale convergence. Contact: Email: filippo.cagnetti@unipr.it
Dr Anton Krynkin is a Senior Lecturer in the Mechanical Engineering academic staff at the School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, University of Sheffield . He holds an MSc in Mathematics from Saratov State University and a PhD in Solid Mechanics from Brunel University. Research Interests: Wave Propagation in Elastic Media Thermoelasticity Structural Vibration Acoustic Imaging and Signal Processing Wave Scattering in Periodic/Random Media Asymptotic Techniques and Homogenisation Article Trends (2023–2025): Focus on acoustic waveguide modeling, surface reconstruction using Bayesian and statistical methods, phononic crystals, sonic metamaterials, and non-contact monitoring of turbulent flows. Collaboration with the Pennine Water Group on water pipe dynamics and flow characterization is prominent. Key Affiliations: University of Sheffield (since 2013) Pennine Water Group International conferences (INTER-NOISE, EURONOISE, ICA, ACOUSTICS) Collaborations with researchers in acoustics and fluid dynamics
Dr. C.S. Upadhyay is a Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, specializing in advanced computational methods and structural mechanics. Education: PhD, Texas A&M University Research Interests: Finite Element Analysis : Adaptive FEM, Goal-based adaptivity, Time-dependent nonlinear problems, Generalized FEM, Nonconforming FEM, Parallel computation Composite Structures : Micromechanics, Homogenisation, Hierarchic plate/shell modeling, Adaptive finite element modeling for laminates, Specialized finite element methods, Shape/topology optimization, Stochastic analysis Solid Mechanics : Constitutive modeling for electro-thermo-elastic materials with losses, Analysis of piezo structures, Crack propagation in 3D solids, Life enhancement of structures, Finite elasticity, Damage in composites Laboratory: Structural Analysis Lab at IIT Kanpur
Guillaume PUEL is a Professor at CentraleSupélec, where he holds significant academic and administrative roles. His research focuses on inverse problems, multi-scale identification, periodic/stochastic homogenisation, and advanced vibration modeling. He leads multiple courses including Continuum Mechanics, Dynamics of Undeformable Solids, and Simulation of Multiphysics Couplings with FEM. He has served as Director of the Mechanics and Civil Engineering Department (2015-2021), Head of joint/elective courses (2021-2023), and Deputy Director of Studies for the Centrale engineering curriculum (2016-2020). He co-authored the textbook Mécanique pour l'ingénieur (Dunod, 2021). His contributions include designing 75+ exams, supervising 65 students via recommendation letters, and managing over 1,700 marked copies across courses. Education details unspecified but implies engineering/doctoral training in mechanics. Research emphasizes computational mechanics and material characterization. Active in curriculum design and academic governance, including membership in CSMA Board (2013-2022). Lab/Team involvement not explicitly stated but implies leadership in experimental teaching and material modelling initiatives.
Prof. Dr. Marcus Waurick is a University Professor and holds the Chair for Partial Differential Equations at the Institute of Applied Analysis, Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg, Germany. He has held academic positions at TU Dresden, the University of Bath, and the University of Strathclyde, where he was a Chancellor's Fellow and later an Honorary Lecturer. His research focuses on partial differential equations , evolution equations , operator theory , numerical analysis , control theory , homogenisation , and functional analysis . These areas are interconnected through the analysis of non-autonomous and degenerate systems, spectral theory, and qualitative behaviour of solutions. Although specific publications are not listed in the provided text, his research output is substantial and accessible via his personal homepage. His work contributes to both theoretical foundations and applications in mathematical analysis, particularly in the context of physical and engineering models described by PDEs. Prof. Waurick is an active member of the mathematical community, co-organising the n-cities seminar, which brings together researchers from multiple German universities and the Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in the Sciences in Leipzig, fostering collaboration in analysis and related fields. He has no listed scientific awards or specific grant information in the text, and there is no mention of students he has advised. His academic journey includes a Diplom (2009), PhD (2011), and Habilitation (2016), all from TU Dresden. He is involved in academic service through seminar organisation and scholarly exchange, contributing to the vitality of the analysis community in central Germany.
Matteo Capoferri is a Professor at University of Milan and an Associate Professor at Heriot-Watt University within the School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences , Department of Mathematics . He is also a Visiting Professor at Yale University (Mar 2025–Apr 2025) and an Honorary Professor at University College London (since 2021). BSc and MSc in Theoretical Physics (summa cum laude), University of Pavia PhD in Pure Mathematics, University College London (UCL), supervised by Professor Dmitri Vassiliev Research interests span Analysis of PDEs , Spectral Theory , Microlocal Analysis , Stochastic Homogenisation , and Mathematical Physics . His work focuses on spectral asymmetry, Dirac operators, and high-contrast random PDE systems, bridging geometric analysis with applications in quantum field theory and mathematical physics. Scientific awards include: EPSRC Fellowship (2023) Simons Foundation Fellowship (2026) Grants from EPSRC , London Mathematical Society , and Heilbronn Institute for Mathematical Research . Collaborations include Dr. Mikhail Cherdantsev, Dr. Igor Velčić, and Dr. Stefan Murro. He actively chairs the UK Spectral Theory Network since 2023.
Dengpeng Huang is an Assistant Professor specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics within the field of Elastomer Technology and Engineering . His work bridges computational modeling with advanced materials, focusing on applications in smart materials and mechanical systems. Research Interests: Development of AI-driven models for predicting elastomer properties Multiscale analysis of rubber composites Electromechanical coupling in dielectric elastomer actuators Meshfree methods for metal cutting and chip formation Ultra-precision polishing of optical surfaces Recent Trends: His 2024–2025 publications emphasize data-driven modeling of rubber's viscoelastic behavior, multiscale analysis of composites, and CNN-based approaches for material characterization. Earlier work (2014–2022) explores tool path optimization, beam modeling, and computational machining. Scientific Recognition: Holds an h-index of 5 according to Scopus citations, with recognition as an AI and robotics expert in the service industry. Advising & Collaboration: Collaborates with researchers like Anna Blume, Evgeny Karaseva, and Tim Bor on elastomer composites. Supervised at least one academic work, though specific students are not named in the provided data. Labs & Teams: Affiliated with simulation and robotics teams in the smart materials sector, likely within an advanced materials or mechanical engineering research group.
Dr Keith Daly serves as a Research Fellow within the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences at the University of Southampton, focusing on theoretical modeling of water movement in soil and plant-root interactions. He earned his MEng in Electronic Engineering (2007) and PhD in Applied Mathematics from the University of Southampton. His methodology integrates asymptotic techniques—including homogenisation and multiple scale analysis—with numerical approaches such as spectral collocation methods and singular integral quadratures. Current research centers on multiscale computational modeling of plant-soil systems using X-ray CT image-based geometries, developed in collaboration with experimental teams at the University of Nottingham. This work aims to derive simplified fluid-flow parameters from complex soil structures for agricultural applications. Dr Daly contributes to the Bioengineering Science research group and the Computational Modelling Group , with active projects including 'Multiscale image based computational modelling of plant-soil interaction' and 'X-ray Computed Tomography and image-based modelling of plant roots and nutrient uptake'.
