جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Socially Assistive Robotics
• Assistive Robotics
• Rehabilitation Robotics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Marcela Munera is an Associate Professor in Assistive Robotics at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol). Her research focuses on robotic devices for rehabilitation, human-robot interaction, biomechanics, and movement analysis, with a particular emphasis on user-centered design approaches. Bioengineer, Universidad de Antioquia (Colombia) MSc in Mechanics and Materials, Ecole Nationale de Metz (France) PhD in Mechanics and Biomechanics, Université de Reims Champagne Ardenne (France) Key research areas include socially assistive robotics, rehabilitation robotics, and biomechanical modeling. She has led projects involving exoskeletons, smart walkers, and wearable sensors, often integrating participatory design and multimodal feedback mechanisms. Her publications highlight interdisciplinary applications in neurological rehabilitation (e.g., stroke, Parkinson's disease), autism therapy, and occupational health. Recent work explores smart upper-limb exoskeletons for construction workers, stress classification via novel sensors, and adaptive control systems for mobility assistance. FEDER, Region Champagne Ardenne Doctoral Grant Her doctoral research focused on industrial biomechanical assessments for sports performance and injury prevention, later expanding to human-centered rehabilitation robotics. She has collaborated on projects involving brain-computer interfaces, serious games, and cloud robotics frameworks like PoundCloud.

• Quantum Computing
• Computational Complexity
• Communication Complexity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Nikhil Mande is a researcher at the University of Liverpool's Department of Computer Science within the School of Electrical Engineering, Electronic and Computer Science. His work bridges quantum computing and classical complexity theory, with a focus on decision trees, communication complexity, and Fourier-sparse Boolean functions. His research includes groundbreaking work in quantum query complexity and communication complexity, supported by a Royal Society grant (2024-2026) titled "Power of Knowledge in Explorable Uncertainty." He has developed novel frameworks for comparing quantum and classical algorithms and analyzing complexity lower bounds. Key research outputs include studies on quantum sabotage complexity (2024), parity decision trees (2024), and randomized vs deterministic decision tree size (2023). His theoretical work challenges established conjectures, such as the Log-Approximate-Rank Conjecture (2020). He co-authored publications in venues like Quantum journal and LIPIcs conference proceedings. Scientific awards include: Royal Society Grant (2024-2026)

• Mechanical Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence
• Tribology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Hassan Shirvani is a Professor of Engineering Design and Simulation at the School of Engineering and the Built Environment, Anglia Ruskin University. He serves as Director of the Engineering Analysis Simulation and Tribology (EAST) Research Group, focusing on industry collaborations to solve engineering challenges. PhD in Mechanical Engineering, University of Bath MSc in Mechanical Engineering, University of Birmingham Member, Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) His research spans mechanical engineering, artificial intelligence, and biomedical applications, including: Thermal system optimization Machine learning in clinical decision-making Composite metal foil manufacturing Virtual reality medical training systems Flow dynamics in heat exchangers and nozzles AI-assisted diagnostics Hybrid manufacturing processes Hassan's publications reflect expertise in computational modeling, multi-physics simulations, and industrial applications. Notable areas include deep learning for suicide prediction, thermodynamic analysis of sustainable energy systems, and tribology in mechanical components.

Ahmed H. Elsheikhمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Subsurface Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence in Energy Systems
• Machine Learning Applications
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Ahmed H. Elsheikh is a faculty member at Heriot-Watt University's School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society, within the Institute for GeoEnergy Engineering. He holds a Professor title since 2021, previously serving as Associate (2017-2021) and Assistant Professor (2013-2017). His educational background includes a Ph.D. (2010) and MASc (2002) from McMaster University, and a BASc from Al-Azhar University (1999). Research Interests: Fluid control via AI, predictive machine learning, generative modeling, data assimilation, Bayesian uncertainty quantification, and subsurface engineering. His work addresses challenges in reservoir modeling, CO2 sequestration, seismic inversion, and geophysical data analysis. Publications span 2004-2025 with a focus on machine learning applications in energy systems, stochastic field generation, and subsurface flow modeling. Notable contributions include AI-driven seismic inversion, deep learning for reactive transport, and ensemble-based history matching. Key Achievements: Developed novel methodologies for uncertainty quantification, GAN applications in geological modeling, and real-time reservoir monitoring systems. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action (SDG 13) and affordable clean energy (SDG 7).

Davide Nataliniمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Environmental Security
• Complex Social-Ecological Systems
• Systemic Risk
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Davide Natalini is a Senior Research Fellow at Anglia Ruskin University's Global Sustainability Institute within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. His interdisciplinary work focuses on environmental security, complex social-ecological systems, and sustainable development, with particular emphasis on how resource scarcity can drive conflict. Natalini employs both quantitative methods like computer simulation and qualitative approaches such as multi-stakeholder engagement in his research. His educational background includes: PhD in Sustainability from Anglia Ruskin University's Global Sustainability Institute MA in Political Science – Environmental Economics and Environmental Policies from University of Turin BA in Political Science – International Relations from University of Bologna Natalini's research primarily centers on three interconnected areas: environmental security (particularly how resource scarcity drives conflict), complex social-ecological systems (studying human-nature relationships and systemic risks), and energy transitions (developing models for decarbonization). His methodological approach combines computer simulation and econometric modeling with participatory methods that engage diverse stakeholders through workshops, co-production, role-playing, and serious gaming. This interdisciplinary work bridges environmental science, political science, and computational modeling to address global sustainability challenges. Natalini has received recognition for his work, including: Best Presentation at Global Sustainability Institute Conference 2015 He has secured significant research funding, including £10k from Anglia Ruskin University's GCRF QR fund, ~€28k from Lorentz center for workshops, ~£116k for PhD studentships, and multiple other grants totaling over £50k for various sustainability projects. Natalini actively supervises students interested in environmental/climate security, food/fuel riots, political fragility, systemic failure, and computer modeling approaches. Natalini co-leads the Global Risk and Resilience theme at the Global Sustainability Institute with Dr. Zareen Bharucha and is involved in the "Chaos Map" project with Prof. Aled Jones, which highlights global pressure points for "chaos" measured by data on conflict events related to resource scarcity.

• Remote Sensing
• Forest Ecology
• Terrestrial Laser Scanning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mark Danson is a Professor at the University of Salford's School of Science, Engineering & Environment, specializing in remote sensing and forest ecology. His research focuses on developing terrestrial laser scanning technologies for vegetation analysis and ecological monitoring. He leads work on the Salford Advanced Laser Canopy Analyser (SALCA) system and contributes to global environmental databases like Globe-LFMC. His research explores vegetation structure measurement, lidar technology development, and ecological applications of remote sensing. Key interests include forest canopy analysis, plant moisture estimation, wildfire risk assessment, and climate change impacts on ecosystems. Recent work advances 3D forest modeling and validation of satellite-derived ecological parameters. The publication record demonstrates consistent focus on terrestrial laser scanning methodologies and forest applications. Research trends show progression from instrument development (dual-wavelength lidar systems) toward large-scale ecological validation studies and global dataset creation for climate monitoring. Danson leads technology development initiatives including the SALCA instrument design and calibration. Collaborative work appears through international projects like the Global Ecosystem Dynamics Investigation validation studies.

• Digital Dentistry
• CAD/CAM Technology Integration
• Dental Education Curriculum Development
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Stephen Dunn serves as a Lecturer within the Dental School at the University of Glasgow, actively contributing to dental education through innovative technology integration. His work focuses on modernizing dental curricula with digital workflows and CAD/CAM systems. His research interests center on digital dentistry education, particularly the implementation of CAD/CAM technology in pre-clinical training and curriculum development. Dunn pioneers staff-student partnerships to co-create e-learning resources and integrate digital workflows into professional dental programs, addressing challenges in technology adoption and conceptual understanding of removable partial denture design. Dunn's publication record demonstrates consistent exploration of digital dental education trends since 2019, with increasing emphasis on collaborative curriculum innovation and student-centered digital resource development. His recent 2024-2025 work highlights strategic approaches to digital workflow integration in professional degree programs. No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials Dunn frequently collaborates with Robert McKerlie and other dental education specialists on technology-enhanced learning initiatives. His work involves partnerships with students to develop educational resources and implement digital workflows, though specific grant details are not provided in the source material. His research activities are centered within the University of Glasgow Dental School's educational innovation ecosystem, focusing on practical implementation of digital dentistry tools within teaching environments through conference presentations and collaborative projects.

Calvin Tsayمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Optimization Algorithms
• Process Control
• Machine Learning Optimization
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Calvin Tsay is a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in the Computational Optimisation Group at Imperial College London, holding the BASF/RAEng Senior Research Fellowship in Scale-Bridging Modelling. Education: PhD Chemical Engineering (UT Austin 2020), BS/BA (Rice University 2015). Research develops optimization methods bridging machine learning and process systems engineering. Specializes in mixed-integer programming for neural networks and Bayesian optimization for energy applications. Awards: President's Medal for Early Career Researcher RAEng Senior Research Fellowship CACE Best Paper (2023) COIN-OR Cup (2022) Leads research on AI-driven chemical process optimization. Supervises PhD students in ML optimization and process control. Collaborates with BASF on industrial applications.

Gerardo Aragon Camarasaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Robotics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Computer Vision
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Gerardo Aragon Camarasa is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Computing Science, University of Glasgow, where he leads research in the Computer Vision and Autonomous Systems group. His work focuses on solving real-world challenges in robotic perception, manipulation, and grasping using advanced AI techniques. Research Interests: Robotics and AI for advanced manufacturing systems Perception and manipulation of deformable objects Autonomous robotic systems for chemical and domestic applications Robot behavior modeling and self-awareness His publications demonstrate strong emphasis on robotic vision (garment perception, hand-eye calibration), AI integration (multimodal LLMs, reinforcement learning), and industrial applications (chemical robotics, Industry 5.0 ethics). Recent work shows growing focus on foundation models for robotics and simulation frameworks. Research Leadership: He leads multiple grants including an EPSRC programme grant for chemical robotics and a Royal Society project on robotic teleoperation. Actively supervises 7+ PhD students and has graduated 8+ doctoral researchers in robotics and computer vision. Infrastructure: Leads research using dual-arm robots and maintains active GitHub repositories and YouTube channels demonstrating robotic manipulation systems. Regular contributor to top robotics conferences (ICRA, IROS) and journals.

Florian Dosterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Subsurface Flow Phenomena
• Geological Carbon Storage
• Porous Media Modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Florian Doster is a Professor at Heriot-Watt University, affiliated with the School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society and the Institute for GeoEnergy Engineering. He leads the MuPhi Research Group, focusing on multi-scale modeling of subsurface flow phenomena, particularly in porous media and fractured reservoirs. His work addresses challenges in CO2 storage, hydrocarbon production, and groundwater management. He actively supervises PhD students, including Amanzhol Kubeyev, and collaborates with industry and research councils. Research interests include multi-scale simulation, reactive transport, and AI-driven uncertainty quantification, with applications to geological carbon sequestration and reservoir engineering. His group develops open-source tools, such as the Carbonate Reservoir Group HWU code. Notable projects include regional screening of saline aquifers in Malaysia and fracture mechanics studies. Publications highlight advancements in AI for subsurface modeling, CO2 leakage risk assessment, and pore-scale interactions. Funding sources include industry partnerships and research councils. The MuPhi Group’s activities span geomechanics, fracture network analysis, and environmental sustainability.

• Carbon Capture and Storage
• GeoEnergy
• Energy Storage
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Amir Jahanbakhsh is a Research Fellow and Programme Manager at the Research Centre for Carbon Solutions (RCCS) within Heriot-Watt University's School of Engineering & Physical Sciences. His academic role includes supervising PhD and postgraduate students. He holds a PhD in reservoir engineering from Heriot-Watt University and has over a decade of industry experience in subsurface energy applications. His research focuses on carbon capture and storage (CCS), geo-energy, hydrogen storage, and techno-economic analysis (TEA) of energy systems. Education: PhD in Reservoir Engineering, Heriot-Watt University. Research Interests: Amir’s work spans carbon mineralisation in basalts, CO₂ transportation, and novel materials for CO₂ capture. He leads large multinational projects like MILEPOST (ERC), Low Carbon Jet Fuel (EPSRC), and USorb-DAC (RMI). His expertise aligns with UN SDGs related to affordable and clean energy (SDG 7), climate action (SDG 13), and industry innovation (SDG 9). Recent Research Trends: His publications address salt precipitation mitigation in CO₂ storage, gas hydrate applications for CCS, and hydrogen storage in sandstones. He also explores computational models (e.g., OpenFOAM) for subsurface fluid dynamics and wettability effects on multiphase flow. Awards & Grants: No specific awards listed, but leads major funded projects including EPSRC and ERC grants. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration across energy, materials science, and environmental engineering. Labs & Teams: Active in RCCS, focusing on carbon solutions, and collaborates on microfluidic device fabrication for porous media studies. Supervises research contributing to datasets on fluid displacement and subsurface transport.

Bert Blockenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Aerodynamics
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• Wind Tunnel Testing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Bert Blocken is a Full Professor of Mechanical Engineering (Aerodynamics) at Heriot-Watt University and part-time Full Professor of Civil Engineering (Building Physics) at KU Leuven. He leads research in subsonic aerodynamics, CFD, and wind tunnel testing, with applications in urban physics, building aerodynamics, and sports engineering. His work bridges academia and industry, supporting elite sports achievements like Tour de France wins and world records in marathon running and triathlon. Education: PhD in Civil Engineering/Building Physics (KU Leuven, 2000), MSc in Mechanical Engineering. Research focuses on aerodynamic optimization for sports equipment and urban environments. He has published 253 peer-reviewed articles (h-index: 80/86/101 on Web of Science/Scopus/Google Scholar), advised 34 PhD students, and developed a MOOC in Sports & Building Aerodynamics. His awards include Clarivate's Highly Cited Researcher (2018-2024) and Engineering.com's 'Engineers Who Mattered' (2020). Media contributions include TV appearances on cycling aerodynamics, Wall Street Journal features, and podcasts. He collaborates with organizations like the UCI, INEOS, and Red Bull on world record projects. Leads the design of Heriot-Watt's state-of-the-art wind tunnel and serves as Editor for Building & Environment and Associate Editor for Sports Engineering .

• Space Physics
• Solar-Terrestrial Physics
• Geomagnetism
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Michael Lockwood is a distinguished Professor of Space Environment Physics at the Department of Meteorology, University of Reading. With an extensive publication record spanning decades, he is a leading figure in space physics research, particularly in solar-terrestrial interactions and space weather phenomena. Lockwood's research focuses on understanding the complex interactions between solar activity and Earth's space environment. His work spans solar physics, magnetospheric dynamics, ionospheric phenomena, and space climate studies. He investigates how solar wind variations impact Earth's magnetosphere, causing geomagnetic storms and auroral activity. His research has significant implications for space weather forecasting and understanding long-term solar variability. His recent publications demonstrate a continued focus on solar-terrestrial physics, with particular attention to solar wind-magnetosphere coupling, polar cap dynamics, and historical space weather reconstruction. Lockwood's work often involves multi-instrument and multi-mission analysis, leveraging data from missions like Solar Orbiter, MAVEN, and various ground-based observatories. Lockwood has made significant contributions to understanding space weather events, including the recent May 2024 event, space hurricanes, and polar cap phenomena. His research bridges fundamental space physics with practical space weather applications, contributing to improved forecasting models and a deeper understanding of solar-terrestrial relationships. His extensive collaborative network is evident in his numerous co-authored publications with researchers across the globe, reflecting the international nature of space physics research. He has contributed to major projects involving solar wind modeling, historical space climate reconstruction, and the analysis of extreme space weather events.

• Geological Engineering
• Radioactive Waste Disposal
• Coastal Geomorphology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr James Lawrence is a Professor in Geological Engineering at Imperial College London, within the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (Faculty of Engineering). His affiliations include the Earth Observation Network, Geotechnics Group, and the Grantham Institute. Previously, he held roles at the University of Brighton, University of Leeds, and Radioactive Waste Management Ltd (RWM). He leads research in geotechnics, Cretaceous geology, and geophysical methods, with a focus on InSAR technology for monitoring ground movements and radioactive waste disposal. Education: MSc in Mineral Resources from Cardiff University, followed by a PhD at the University of Brighton. Research interests include the geological evolution of chalk cliffs, infrastructure challenges posed by geological formations, and the safety of geological disposal facilities (GDF). Recent projects involve InSAR monitoring for rural UK deformation and nuclear decommissioning. He has authored over 30 journal articles and led 15+ research projects. Teaching includes Rock Engineering, Soils, and Geomorphology at Imperial College, with fieldwork in the UK and Greece. Management roles include coordinating the Civil Engineering (MEng) course. Professional memberships include the British Geotechnical Association (BGA), International Society for Rock Mechanics (ISRM), and editorial board of the Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology.

Gareth Robertsمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Geology
• Geophysics
• Geochemistry
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Gareth Roberts is a Senior Lecturer in Earth Sciences at Imperial College London, part of the Faculty of Engineering's Department of Earth Science and Engineering. He holds visiting associate status at the California Institute of Technology. His research focuses on understanding Earth's dynamics from mantle processes to surface environments, integrating field data, computational techniques, and theoretical models. Roberts earned his PhD in Geophysics from the University of Cambridge (2006–2010) and BSc in Geology from Durham University (2003–2006). His work spans geology, geophysics, and environmental science, with emphasis on mantle dynamics, landscape evolution, and numerical modeling. Notable contributions include studies on mantle circulation models, stochastic landscape evolution, and geochemical mapping. Roberts has authored/co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles and serves on editorial boards for geoscience journals. He leads a research team exploring interdisciplinary approaches to Earth systems, collaborating with academic and industrial partners globally. Awards include the EAGE best paper award for his analysis of unconformities in Southwest Britain. Roberts teaches advanced earth science courses and has mentored numerous graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. His current projects investigate dynamic topography, sediment routing systems, and the impact of mantle processes on surface environments, supported by grants from UK Research and Innovation and the Natural Environment Research Council.