جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Fluid-Rock Interaction
• Electron Microscopy
• Nanogeoscience
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Oliver Plümper is an active researcher at Utrecht University's Faculty of Geosciences, specifically within the Earth Sciences department and the Structural Geology & Electron Microscopy group. His work spans multiple disciplines at the intersection of geology, chemistry, physics, and materials science, with a particular focus on understanding processes occurring at the nanoscale that influence large-scale geological phenomena. Plümper's research interests center around fluid-rock/mineral interaction, nano(geo)sciences, mineral physics, and rock deformation. He employs a multi-faceted approach that combines natural observations, experimental techniques, micro and nano-analytics, and numerical modeling to address fundamental questions in Earth sciences. His work particularly emphasizes how nanoscale processes in the Earth's interior can influence large-scale geological structures and phenomena, including mountain building, earthquake generation, and the carbon cycle. His current research portfolio includes several major projects: the ERC Starting grant 'nanoEARTH' investigating mineral-water interactions deep within the Earth; the Dutch Research Council Vidi project 'RELEASE' studying carbon cycling in subduction zones; the EU INFRAIA project 'EXCITE NETWORK' as co-Principal Investigator supporting access to advanced imaging facilities; the UIO-UU project 'serpAI' using artificial intelligence to study mantle rock alteration; and the UU-NIOZ project 'I-NANO' examining iron nanoparticles' effects on ocean biogeochemistry. These projects collectively demonstrate his focus on understanding how nanoscale processes influence planetary-scale phenomena. Plümper is a strong advocate for open science and transdisciplinary research, leading a diverse team of scientists from earth sciences, chemical engineering, mathematics, physics, and chemistry. He actively contributes to the Utrecht University Electron Microscopy Center and is involved in multiple initiatives promoting open access to analytical facilities. His collaborative approach is evident in his extensive publication record across high-impact journals including Nature Geoscience, PNAS, and Geology, with research spanning from fundamental mineral physics to applications in geothermal energy, raw material extraction, and carbon storage.

Emily Meversمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Natural Products
• Drug Discovery
• Chemical Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Emily Mevers is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Virginia Tech's College of Science, where she established her research program in August 2020. Her lab investigates ecological metabolomes to discover bioactive natural products with therapeutic potential, focusing on underexplored niches like marine egg masses and millipede secretions. Education: B.S. in Chemistry, University of South Florida (2009) M.S. in Organic Chemistry, University of California San Diego (2011) Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry, University of California San Diego (2014) Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Harvard Medical School (2014-2016) Research Associate, Harvard Medical School (2017-2020) Research Focus: Dr. Mevers employs a function-first discovery approach to isolate natural products evolved for specific ecological roles. Her work centers on marine egg mass microbiomes (seeking predation-deterrent compounds for cancer/infection applications) and deep-sea hydrothermal vent systems (studying electron shuttles for mineral respiration). This integrates chemical ecology , organic synthesis , and microbial physiology to bridge ecological function with drug discovery. Publication Trends: Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals dominant themes in millipede defensive chemistry (5 articles), marine egg mass microbiomes (4 articles), and bacterial electron transfer (3 articles). Her work consistently links ecological function to bioactive compound discovery, with increasing focus on computational prediction of redox properties and host-microbe chemical interactions since 2023. Scientific Recognition: American Society of Pharmacognosy Postdoctoral Research Fellow Travel Award (2015) Teddy Traylor Award (2013) David Carew Graduate Student Travel Award (2013) Biochemistry of Growth Regulation and Oncogenesis NIH Trainee (2011-2014) Research Leadership: Dr. Mevers directs the Mevers Lab at Virginia Tech, mentoring graduate students in natural product discovery. Her prior NIH-funded training and current institutional support enable access to advanced instrumentation for metabolomics and bioassay development. She actively collaborates with marine biologists for sample collection and ecologists for functional validation. Research Infrastructure: The lab operates from 3103 Hahn Hall South, utilizing NMR, mass spectrometry, and microbial culturing facilities. Current projects include chemical profiling of marine invertebrate microbiomes, millipede alkaloid biosynthesis studies, and high-throughput screening of redox mediators – all aligned with Virginia Tech's strategic focus on One Health initiatives.

David L. Barnesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Permafrost Hydrology
• Contaminant Transport
• Arctic Engineering
• +۵ مورد دیگر

David L. Barnes is a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF), where he also serves as the Interim Director of the Institute of Northern Engineering and Associate Dean for Research in the College of Engineering and Mines. His research focuses on Arctic environmental challenges, particularly groundwater dynamics in permafrost, contaminant transport, and solutions for air/water quality in cold regions. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical and Bioresource Engineering from Colorado State University and is a registered Professional Civil Engineer. Dr. Barnes' research interests center on the unique hydrogeology of permafrost-affected systems, including: Thermokarst aquifer behavior and talik formation Fate of hydrocarbons and heavy metals in freezing soils Dust control technologies for Arctic transportation infrastructure Vapor intrusion mechanisms in cold climates Remediation strategies for contaminated sites in remote communities His recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on practical solutions for Arctic environmental management, with recurring themes in permafrost hydrology, contaminant mitigation, and community-focused infrastructure. Articles frequently address field validation of engineering designs under extreme conditions, with methodologies ranging from geophysical surveys to controlled laboratory simulations of freeze-thaw cycles. Dr. Barnes leads interdisciplinary teams addressing complex cold-region challenges, including projects on wildfire smoke impacts, COVID-19 sanitation vulnerabilities in remote Alaska, and sustainable dust control. His work frequently involves collaboration with tribal communities, regulatory agencies, and international research consortia.

• Nuclear Engineering
• Thermal-Hydraulics
• Severe Accident Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Pavel Kudinov is an Associate Professor at the Department of Nuclear Science & Engineering, KTH Royal Institute of Technology. He specializes in nuclear thermal-hydraulics, severe accident analysis, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD). His research focuses on phenomena such as steam explosions, containment venting, thermal stratification in suppression pools, and debris coolability during severe accidents. He actively contributes to experimental validation efforts using facilities like PPOOLEX and PANDA. His work integrates advanced modeling techniques with experimental data to improve safety assessments for boiling water reactors (BWRs) and lead-cooled reactors. He has collaborated on projects like SAFEST and SESAME, addressing core degradation, melt relocation, and ex-vessel accident management strategies. Key areas of expertise include: CFD modeling of multiphase flows, uncertainty quantification in severe accident codes (e.g., MELCOR), and risk-oriented accident analysis methodologies (ROAAM+). He teaches courses on nuclear reactor technology and applied modern physics at KTH.

Ali S. Rangwalaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Fire and explosion safety
• Combustion science
• Industrial fire protection
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ali S. Rangwala is a professor in the Department of Fire Protection Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), with an affiliation to the Chemical Engineering department. He directs WPI's pioneering master's program in Explosion Protection Engineering, focusing on industrial fire and explosion risks associated with emerging technologies like electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cells. Education: BS in Electrical Engineering from Government College of Engineering, India MS in Fire Protection Engineering from University of Maryland PhD in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from University of California, San Diego Research Interests: Combustion science, industrial fire protection, explosion dynamics, oil spill cleanup technologies, wildfire behavior, and thermal hazard mitigation. Notable projects include in-situ burning of oil spills, deflagration of combustible dust clouds, and flame propagation analysis. Key Contributions: Developed Flame Refluxer technology for enhanced oil spill cleanup efficiency Co-authored textbooks like Explosion Dynamics: Fundamentals and Practical Applications and Mechanism of Fires: Chemistry and Physical Aspects Recipient of NSF CAREER Award (2009) and Sigma Xi Outstanding Senior Faculty Research Award (2017) Media Engagement: Provided expert analysis to The Wall Street Journal and Business Insider on lithium-ion battery fire risks. Featured in MassLive and Boston Globe for wildfire research using WPI's wind tunnel facility. Grants & Patents: Holds patents on flame arrestors, in-situ burning systems, and dust accumulation sensors. Active in multi-disciplinary projects funded by NSF and industry collaborators. Labs/Teams: Leads the Combustion Lab at WPI, focusing on experimental and computational fire dynamics. Collaborates with industry partners to advance explosion protection engineering solutions.

Denis Milletteمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Environmental Engineering
• Bioremediation
• Hydrogeology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Denis Millette, Ph.D. in Earth Sciences (University of Waterloo, 1995), is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Civil, Geological and Mining Engineering at École Polytechnique de Montréal since 1996. He specializes in contaminant hydrogeology , groundwater remediation , and geothermal energy with over 30 years of experience. Since 2018, he serves as a part-time Senior Consultant and Hydrogeologist at Golder Associates, focusing on contaminated land management and expert litigation. Education : Ph.D., Earth Sciences (University of Waterloo, 1995); Master's Thesis on Reclamation of Canal Seepage-Affected Land (McGill University, 1989). Research Interests center on physical hydrogeology , multiphase flow , numerical modeling , and geothermal energy integration . He holds a NSERC Industrial Chair in Geothermal Energy related to permanent column wells in institutional buildings. His work bridges environmental engineering with agricultural water management , particularly in salinity control and soil-water conservation. Publication Trends over 15 years highlight groundwater contamination (e.g., nitrate and petroleum plumes), bioremediation technologies (bioventing, bioaugmentation), and numerical modeling of contaminant transport. His studies span hydrology , environmental geochemistry , and mathematical modeling , with a focus on contaminated site rehabilitation in diverse geologies, including fractured aquifers and low-permeability soils . Scientific Awards : NSERC Industrial Chair in Geothermal Energy for Permanent Column Wells in Institutional Buildings (current). Advising and Grants include supervising Ph.D. theses on landfill gas emissions and creosote-contaminated soil modeling . He has conducted emergency response training for oil spills and international regulatory consultancy in Brazil (CONAMA, ABNT standards). Labs and Teams involve collaboration with École Polytechnique de Montréal , National Research Council Canada , and Golder Associates , integrating field studies and laboratory experimentation in bioremediation and hydrogeological modeling.

Volodymyr Shentsovمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Hydrogen Safety Engineering
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Blast Wave Dynamics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Volodymyr Shentsov is a Lecturer in Hydrogen Safety at Ulster University's Belfast School of Architecture & the Built Environment. With a PhD in Safety of Indoor Fuel Cell Systems (Ulster, 2015) and dual Master's degrees in Applied Mathematics from Ukraine's National Aerospace University, he researches hydrogen safety engineering through computational fluid dynamics (CFD), blast wave modeling, and combustion analysis. Education: PhD in Safety of Indoor Fuel Cell Systems, Ulster University (2015) MSc in Investment Project Analysis, National Aerospace University (2007) MSc in Mathematical Gas Dynamics Simulation, National Aerospace University (2006) BSc in Hydrogen Transport Modeling, National Aerospace University (2005) Research Focus: Shentsov specializes in hydrogen infrastructure risks, including jet fire dynamics, tank rupture consequences, and explosion mitigation in confined spaces. His work informs international safety standards through parametric CFD studies and experimental validations. Recent projects analyze flame stabilization mechanisms, underground parking ventilation, and blast wave propagation. Publication Trends: 37+ articles primarily explore hydrogen release scenarios (2021-2025), with recurring themes: pressure relief device optimization, fireball/blast wave modeling, and tunnel safety protocols. Computational validation against experimental data is a consistent methodology. Awards & Recognition: Fellow, Higher Education Academy (2020) Associate Fellow, Higher Education Academy (2019) Leadership: Directs the online PgCert in Hydrogen Safety program and modules on safety principles/technologies. Leads EU Horizon projects including SH2APED (£367k, hydrogen storage) and a magnetocaloric liquefaction prototype (£277k). Collaborates with Ukraine's First Hydrogen School on STEM outreach. Facilities: Develops HySAFER's e-Laboratory for virtual safety training and parametric CFD simulations. Focuses on translating research into regulations for hydrogen infrastructure deployment.

• Nuclear Engineering
• Reactor Physics
• Thermal Hydraulics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dmitry Grishchenko is a Researcher at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) within the Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering. His work focuses on advanced thermal-hydraulic modeling, severe accident analysis in nuclear reactors, and multiphase flow dynamics. He contributes to teaching courses such as Numerical Methods in Nuclear Engineering (SH2774) as a course coordinator and Reactor Physics (SH2600) as an assistant. His research revolves around critical nuclear safety topics, including steam explosion phenomena, thermal stratification in pressure suppression pools, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) validation for nuclear systems. He leads experimental and numerical studies on steam injection dynamics, sparger design, and risk assessment for Nordic BWRs. Collaborations include projects like McSAFER and SAFEST, addressing safety challenges in small modular reactors and severe accident management. Publications span over a decade, emphasizing innovative CFD techniques, code validation (e.g., TEXAS-V, Star-CCM+), and experimental facilities like PANDA and SEFACE. His work bridges fundamental fluid dynamics with applied nuclear engineering, contributing to safer reactor designs and accident mitigation strategies.

• Chemical Process Technology
• Explosion Safety Engineering
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Helene Hisken is a Research Fellow at the Department of Physics and Technology, University of Bergen. She holds a PhD in Physics and Technology (2018) focused on turbulence effects in gas explosions. Her work bridges experimental studies and computational modeling, with expertise in CFD simulations, hydrogen safety, and risk assessment for industrial explosion scenarios. Key affiliations include Gexcon AS, a leading explosion safety consultancy. Education : Doctoral degree (Investigation of turbulence effects in gas explosions), University of Bergen, 2018. Previous academic background in physics and engineering (details not explicitly provided in text). Research Focus : Modeling gas explosions, hydrogen safety, CFD analysis of fuel-air mixtures, and mitigation strategies in complex geometries. Her work addresses real-world challenges in industrial explosion risk assessment, leveraging large-scale experiments and advanced computational tools like FLACS and PDRFoam. Funding & Collaborations : Involved in Norwegian Research Council-funded projects (e.g., #327009, #326281). Collaborates with institutions like DNV Spadeadam Research and Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. Labs & Teams : Affiliated with Gexcon AS and the University of Bergen's explosion safety research teams, contributing to both academic and industrial safety solutions.

• Invertebrate Taxonomy
• Marine Biology
• Evolutionary Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Birger Neuhaus is a permanent Researcher and Curator of Worm-Like Animals at the Museum of Natural History, Leibniz Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity Research in Berlin since 1991. He serves as the Officer for Light Microscopy in zoological collections and central laboratory facilities. University of Göttingen (Biology, 1980–1986) PhD in Biology (1986–1991, Prof. Dr. P. Ax) With over 25 years of research focus on Nemathelminthes (Aschelminthes), Dr. Neuhaus investigates their phylogenetic relationships to other invertebrates and specializes in Kinorhyncha taxonomy, zoogeography, and evolution . His work integrates ultrastructural analysis , electron microscopy , and immunocytochemistry to study meiofauna. His 15 most recent publications (1987–2009) demonstrate expertise in marine invertebrate ultrastructure , deep-sea biodiversity , and systematics of microscopic worms . Key themes include Loricifera , Kinorhyncha , Gastrotricha , and Acanthocephala across global biomes from the Falkland Islands to Carrie Bow Cay . Scientific Awards include prestigious grants from: DAAD (1989) DFG (1992, 1994) Smithsonian Institution (1992–1993) Niedersächsisches Graduiertenförderungsgesetz (1987–1989) Dr. Neuhaus leads collection management for the Vermes collection containing 100,000 specimens (30,000 lot numbers) and 2,140 species type materials searchable in the SeSam database . His 2002–2007 expeditions aboard R/V Sonne and collaborations with international institutions demonstrate global research leadership.

Matthias Blauمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Audio Engineering
• Hearing Technology
• Acoustics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Matthias Blau is a Professor at Jade University of Applied Sciences in Oldenburg, Germany, working within the Department of Civil Engineering Geoinformation Health Technology under the School of Technology and Health for People. He leads the Institute for Hearing Technology and Audiology and conducts research on sound transmission to and perception by the human auditory system, and the design of technical systems that interact with this system. His research interests focus on understanding how sound is transmitted to and perceived by the individual human auditory system, and how technical systems (including hearing systems, medical implants, or concert halls) can be designed to interact with this system. His work spans ear canal modeling, hearing aid technology, head-related transfer functions, and individualized audio systems. He has developed methods for predicting sound pressure at the eardrum, modeling infant ears, and improving binaural audio rendering. Analysis of his publication record reveals a consistent research trajectory focused on individualized approaches to hearing technology. His work has evolved from basic ear canal modeling to sophisticated applications in hearing aids, virtual environments, and infant hearing assessment. Key themes include the development of models that account for individual anatomical differences, the creation of databases for acoustic research, and the improvement of spatial audio rendering techniques. Prof. Blau has supervised multiple PhD students whose work has contributed significantly to the field. His former students include Tobias Sankowsky-Rothe (2023), Mina Fallahi (2021), Eugen Razumow (2015), and current students Felix Stärz and Reinhild Roden. His research has practical applications in hearing aid design, hearing assessment for infants, and virtual reality audio systems. He leads the Institute for Hearing Technology and Audiology at Jade University, which maintains the IHA database of human geometries including torso, head and complete outer ears for acoustic research. This database, available on Zenodo, contains complete ear canals up to the eardrums, making it an ideal tool for studying interactions with in-ear hearing systems.