جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Márcia Carvalho Nevesمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Nanoparticles
• Nanocomposites
• Surface Functionalization
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Márcia Carvalho Neves is a Researcher at the Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Portugal, affiliated with the CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials. She holds a PhD in Chemistry (2008) and has conducted postdoctoral research in functionalized nanomaterials and ionic-liquid-based systems. Her work focuses on nanocomposites, surface functionalization, and applications in environmental remediation, biopharmaceutical purification, and materials science. Education: B.Sc. Chemistry (University of Coimbra), M.Sc. Materials Science (University of Aveiro), Ph.D. Chemistry (University of Aveiro) Research Groups: G5 – Biomimetic Materials, L4 – Health Dr. Neves specializes in ionic-liquid-based materials for recovering metals, purifying biopharmaceuticals (e.g., L-asparaginase, antibodies), and removing pharmaceutical pollutants from water. Her articles emphasize sustainable adsorbents, enzyme immobilization, and ecotoxicology assessment of cytostatic drugs. She leads projects like NanoPurAsp (nanomaterials for drug purification) and IonCytDevice (removing cytostatics from urine). Publications (68+ journal articles, 3 book chapters) highlight her contributions to environmental and biomedical applications. Awards include the BFK Ideas 2018 Health Award. She supervises 1 PhD and 2 MSc students and has mentored 12 students overall. Teaching roles include laboratory assistantships in chemistry and biochemistry courses. Active in science communication, she engages the public through events like Techdays and Noite dos Investigadores.

• Systems Engineering
• Control Engineering
• Discrete Event Systems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Mariagrazia Dotoli is a Full Professor in Systems and Control Engineering at the Polytechnic University of Bari, Department of Electrical and Information Engineering, where she has been serving since 1999. She previously held the position of Vice Rector for Research (2011-2013) and served as a member elect of the Academic Senate (2012-2015). Currently, she coordinates the interuniversity PhD course in Industry 4.0 between the Polytechnic University of Bari and the University of Bari Aldo Moro. Her research interests span across multiple domains of systems engineering, with particular focus on discrete event industrial systems, Petri nets, manufacturing systems, supply chains, logistics and transportation systems, traffic networks, and energy systems. Her work bridges theoretical control systems with practical industrial applications, especially in the context of Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing. Her extensive publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to automation science and engineering, with recent work focusing on warehouse optimization, collaborative robotics, supply chain management, and smart energy systems. Her research shows a clear trend toward integrating classical control theory with modern computational approaches, including machine learning and optimization algorithms for industrial applications. Prof. Dotoli maintains significant editorial responsibilities as Senior Editor of the IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering and Associate Editor for multiple IEEE journals. She has organized and chaired numerous international conferences including CASE2024, MED2021, and CODIT2020, demonstrating leadership in the automation community. Her academic career shows continuous progression from Assistant Professor (1999) to Full Professor, with additional leadership roles in university administration and international professional organizations. She remains actively engaged in both theoretical research and practical industrial applications of control systems engineering.

Prashant Agrawalمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Fluid Dynamics
• Biomedical Engineering
• Acoustofluidics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Prashant Agrawal is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Physics and Electrical Engineering at Northumbria University. His research focuses on fluid dynamics, acoustofluidics, and bio-inspired engineering, particularly leveraging natural phenomena like the Leidenfrost effect and surface acoustic waves for innovative applications in energy systems, materials science, and biomedical technologies. Key research interests include: fluid-structure interactions, micro/nano-engineered surfaces, and energy-efficient systems. He leads projects addressing challenges in anti-icing materials, droplet dynamics, and autonomous vehicle technologies. Notable recent work involves Leidenfrost-based heat engines and acoustic wave-driven microfluidic devices. He has secured grants including funding for improving patient care through ambulance call data analysis. His team explores digital violence prevention and collaborates with HMCTS on legal support systems. Dr. Agrawal is affiliated with the Nature Inspired Transport Systems (NITS) research group, focusing on biomimetic engineering solutions. He has been shortlisted for the British Forces in Business Awards 2025, recognizing innovations in corporate social responsibility. His teaching spans undergraduate and postgraduate modules in applied physics and engineering systems.

Edward B. Whiteمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Aerodynamics
• Fluid Dynamics
• Boundary-Layer Transition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Edward B. White is a Professor and Department Head of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at Dallas, holding the Jonsson School Chair . He leads a department with 44 faculty and ~1,200 students across all levels. His research focuses on fundamental and applied aerodynamics , particularly laminar-to-turbulent transition, boundary-layer stability, and wind tunnel experimentation. He has directed major wind tunnel facilities and contributed to drag reduction strategies for aircraft configurations. Education : Ph.D. Aerospace Engineering, Arizona State University (2000) M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University (1995) B.S. Aerospace Engineering, Case Western Reserve University (1995) Research Interests include wind tunnel facility development, aerodynamic efficiency, and flow control techniques. His work bridges experimental and applied aerodynamics with real-world engineering challenges. Awards include AIAA Associate Fellow status and the William O. and Montine P. Head awards from Texas A&M University. His research has been funded by the U.S. Air Force, NASA, NSF, and Sandia National Labs. Grants & Advising : Over $X million in grants secured; advised numerous students (not listed here). His leadership emphasizes fostering an environment for collaborative innovation. Labs & Teams : Former director of Texas A&M's Oran W. Nicks Low Speed Wind Tunnel and Klebanoff-Saric Wind Tunnel. At UT Dallas, continues advancing aerodynamics research infrastructure.

• Fluid Dynamics
• Turbulence Modeling
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Siva Thangam is Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Dean of Academic Administration at Stevens Institute of Technology's Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science. His research advances computational and experimental fluid dynamics with applications in aerospace, energy, and biomedical systems. Research focus areas: Turbulence modeling for flows with rotation, curvature, and compressibility Aerodynamics of projectiles and spinning bodies Biomechanical fluid dynamics (e.g., spinal implant design) Advanced measurement techniques for wake and internal flows Professor Thangam developed anisotropic turbulence models adopted in aerospace simulations and contributed to experimental ballistics research. His publications demonstrate consistent innovation in bridging theoretical models with experimental validation. He directs research on high-speed flow control and stability analysis, with funding from NASA and defense agencies. Honors include NASA's Group Achievement Award for fluid mechanics research and multiple teaching awards for excellence in engineering education. As Dean, he oversees academic programs while maintaining an active research group studying complex flow phenomena.

Bill Rixeyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Physicochemical Processes
• Groundwater Protection
• Chemical Fate and Transport
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bill Rixey, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Cullen College of Engineering, University of Houston. His career spans over three decades, including roles as Associate Department Chair (2014–2022) and continuous faculty service since 1999. He specializes in physicochemical processes for groundwater protection, focusing on chemical fate and transport, subsurface remediation, and environmental risk assessment. Education: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley; B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Lehigh University. Dr. Rixey's research explores the environmental impacts of ethanol-based fuels, particularly groundwater contamination and remediation strategies. His work examines microbial responses, chemical transport dynamics, and risk mitigation in aquifer systems. His publications highlight ethanol-enhanced dissolution of non-aqueous phase liquids (NAPLs), methane bioattenuation for explosion risk reduction, and microbial community shifts in contaminated aquifers. Key subfields include ethanol fuel blends, benzene plume elongation, and physicochemical modeling. Scientific Awards: Enron Teaching Excellence Award (2002), W.T. Kittinger Teaching Excellence Award (1999), Outstanding Teaching Award (1998, 2001, 2008), ASCE Professor of the Year (1998), Distinguished Service Award from WEAT and TAWWA (2005). Dr. Rixey has secured grants from the American Petroleum Institute, Shell Global Solutions, Texas Hazardous Waste Research Center, Butamax, and Chevron for pilot-scale aquifer investigations, in situ remediation, and fuel ethanol impact studies. He actively contributes to advisory boards and editorial roles in environmental research.

Taj Keshavarzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biotechnology
• Biochemical Engineering
• Microbial Physiology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Taj Keshavarz is a Professor of Biotechnology at the University of Westminster's Life Sciences department. He holds an MSc and PhD in Biochemical Engineering from University College London, followed by postdoctoral research in a DTI LINK project collaborating with universities and industries. His research focuses on microbial physiology, fermentation technology, bioreactor design, and enzyme applications in industries like pulp, paper, and leather. Current projects include EU-funded initiatives such as SOPHIED (sustainable bioprocesses for color industries), Nanoimprint (nanotechnology for separation), and Quorum (fungal quorum sensing for white biotechnology). He also explores elicitation mechanisms in microbial cultures (supported by Pfizer) and scale-down bioreactor studies. Education: PhD in Biochemical Engineering (Stability of degradative plasmids in continuous culture) - University College London MSc in Biochemical Engineering - University College London Research Interests: Free and immobilized cell culture scalability Production of antimicrobial/antitumor agents (e.g., swainsonine) Enzyme-based solutions for industrial pollution reduction Fungal quorum sensing mechanisms Laccase enzyme applications in wastewater treatment Funding & Grants: "SOPHIED": EU-funded sustainable bioprocesses for textile/leather industries "Nanoimprint": EU grant for nanotechnology in separation systems "Quorum": EU-backed fungal quorum sensing research Pfizer-funded projects on microbial elicitation and quorum sensing Labs/Teams: Member of the Applied Biotechnology Research Group and Cell Communication Research Group, contributing to the Sustainable Biotechnology initiative.

Hasan Zerzeمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Polymer Science
• Molecular Simulations
• Engineering Education Research
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Hasan Zerze is a Lecturer at the University of Houston's Cullen College of Engineering, specifically in the William A. Brookshire Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. His research integrates molecular simulations with polymer science to explore crystallization, glass transition, and colloidal self-assembly. He also focuses on enhancing STEM education through engineering pedagogy research and investigates quantum computing applications in scientific problem-solving. Education: Postdoctoral Fellowships: Lehigh University (2013-2017 under Professors McHugh and Mittal) Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering: Middle East Technical University (2007-2012) B.S. in Chemical Engineering: Middle East Technical University (2002-2007) His research group actively engages undergraduate students in computational physics and education research projects. He maintains an office in the Bates Law Building and oversees a lab focused on interdisciplinary computational and educational advancements. No awards or honors are explicitly listed in his profile. His teaching and research activities emphasize mentoring and collaborative projects in emerging technologies. Dr. Zerze’s lab explores cutting-edge applications of quantum computing alongside traditional polymer science challenges, bridging computational modeling with real-world engineering solutions.

Wei Weiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Polymer Science
• Materials Engineering
• Soft Matter Physics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Wei Wei is an Associate Professor in Residence at the University of Connecticut's School of Computing within the College of Engineering. His research focuses on advanced polymer materials, including hydrogels, ionomers, and thermoplastic composites. Key areas of investigation include polymer network mechanics, material toughness enhancement, and applications in energy storage, biomedical engineering, and cryogenics. Dr. Wei has pioneered studies on double-network hydrogels and ionomer-based materials, exploring their structural, thermal, and mechanical properties through advanced techniques like small-angle neutron scattering (SANS). His work bridges fundamental polymer science with practical engineering solutions, addressing challenges in material design and processing. Education details are not explicitly provided in the text, but his extensive publications indicate a strong background in polymer chemistry and materials engineering. Research grants and collaborations are implied through his interdisciplinary projects but not detailed here. Dr. Wei leads a research team focused on developing next-generation materials with tailored properties for biomedical and energy applications.

Vicki Knoblauchمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Microeconomic Theory
• Mathematical Economics
• Mechanism Design
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Vicki Knoblauch is a faculty member in the Department of Economics at the University of Connecticut, part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (1991). Her research focuses on Microeconomic Theory, Mathematical Economics, and Mechanism Design, with notable contributions to Game Theory, Spatial Competition, and Matching Markets. She has held academic positions at institutions including Royal Holloway, University of London, and Vassar College. Her research interests include the study of binary relations, lexicographic preferences, and the application of topological methods to economic problems. She has explored topics such as stable set rationalization, probabilistic evaluations of preferences, and the implications of spatial competition models. Her work on marriage matching and market design has influenced understanding of gender satisfaction and social welfare in two-sided markets. Professor Knoblauch has received grants, including senior personnel on an NSF grant (2003–2007) addressing electric power grid robustness. She has advised PhD students such as James Boudreau (Two-Sided Matching Markets) and Rimvydas Baltaduonis (Electricity Markets). Her teaching spans advanced microeconomic theory, game theory, and mechanism design at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Her publications span journals like Journal of Mathematical Economics , Mathematical Social Sciences , and Theory and Decision , with recent work emphasizing lexicographic complexity and infinite set preferences. She maintains roles as an associate editor for Economics Bulletin and reviewer for multiple academic journals.

Shannon David Bluntمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Radar Signal Processing
• Waveform Design and Optimization
• Cognitive Radar Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Shannon David Blunt is the Roy A. Roberts Distinguished Professor at the University of Kansas, affiliated with the School of Engineering's Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. His research focuses on advanced radar signal processing, waveform design, cognitive radar systems, and radar-communications integration. He leads experimental projects such as the Waveform Diversity Experimentation System (WaDES) and the SMART Hub initiative addressing spectrum crisis challenges. His work emphasizes spectral efficiency, adaptive processing, and real-time cognitive radar solutions. Blunt holds editorial roles, including founding the IEEE Transactions on Radar Systems, and has contributed to over 100 peer-reviewed articles since 2017. Research Interests: Radar signal processing innovations include optimizing radar waveforms for multifunction digital arrays, developing random FM techniques, and advancing clutter suppression algorithms. His research bridges radar and communications via initiatives like Phase-Attached Radar-Communications (PARC) and Multi-User Radar/Communications (MURC). Key areas include waveform diversity, spectrum sharing, and real-time spectral notching for cognitive radar. He explores bio-inspired systems and medical signal processing applications, though his primary focus remains radar systems engineering. Recent Trends in Articles: Recent work (2023–2025) emphasizes hybrid FM waveforms, reiterative super-resolution algorithms, and physical waveform optimization. Publications address challenges in Doppler robustness, waveform recycling, and experimental validation of spectrum-sharing technologies. Collaborations with industry and government labs highlight applied research in spectrum management and mm-wave radar for automotive/urban mobility. Awards & Recognition: Roy A. Roberts Distinguished Professorship Leadership in the IEEE Radar Journal and Special Sections Grants & Labs: Directs the SMART Hub (Solving the Spectrum Crisis) and oversees WaDES. His lab's experimental systems demonstrate real-time cognitive radar and spectrum-sharing solutions. Advises on federal grants for radar spectrum engineering and vehicular RF convergence projects. Labs & Teams: Active in the University of Kansas's radar engineering group, collaborating with the SMART Hub consortium and industry partners like Raytheon and Boeing.

• Nucleic Acid Nanotechnology
• Mesoscale Molecular Engineering
• DNA-based Nanotechnology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Philip S. Lukeman is a Professor and Assistant Chair of Chemistry at St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, St. John's University, leading the LukemanLab focused on nanometer-scale chemical control through DNA-based nanotechnology. His research bridges fundamental molecular engineering with applied biosensor development. Dr. Lukeman's educational journey includes undergraduate studies at Leicester University Chemistry (with an exchange year at Colorado State University), Ph.D. research at Cambridge University under Jeremy Sanders, and postdoctoral training at NYU in Ned Seeman's laboratory. His formative experiences were shaped by mentors including Tony Burrows at King David High School and Louis Hegedus at Colorado State. The LukemanLab pursues two primary research thrusts: (i) Covalent Chemistry Control of Nucleic Acid Nanotechnology to create environmentally robust DNA nanostructures, and (ii) Mesoscale Molecular Engineering for developing stimulus-responsive DNA switches and biosensors. Current work emphasizes electrochemical biosensors capable of detecting virus-sized objects using DNA origami mechanisms, with applications in clinical diagnostics and point-of-care testing. Publication trends reveal an evolution from foundational DNA nanotechnology (2011-2013 photocleavage studies) toward sophisticated biosensing applications (2019-2025), characterized by increasing collaboration intensity with institutions like Caltech, Johns Hopkins, and UCSB. The 2025 PNAS publication on lily-pad biosensors represents culmination of eight years of ARO-funded research. While Dr. Lukeman has not received individual scientific awards, his student teams earned Bronze awards at the Biomod competition in 2017 and 2019. His research is sustained by significant Army Research Office funding, including three major grants totaling over $865,000 since 2012. Dr. Lukeman actively mentors undergraduate and master's students, with 38 documented advisees since 2009. His $360,000 ARO grant (2012-2015) established foundational work, followed by $225,000 (2019-2022) for DNA origami electrochemical behavior studies, and $280,000 (2023-2026) for DNA electrochemical crosslinking technology development. St. John's University also supported his 2018 research leave at UCSB. The LukemanLab operates in St. Albert Hall with current members Jeremy Mendez, Julia Rogers, Aohona Chowdhury, and Elijah Wall. It maintains active collaborations with Caltech, Johns Hopkins, UCSB, UCLA, and MIT, particularly on the modular electrochemical biosensor project involving multiple institutional co-authors. The lab's 'virus binding claws' and 'designer triangles' frameworks continue to evolve toward clinical applications.

Eva Rose M. Balogمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Protein Biochemistry
• Biomaterials
• Biophysics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Eva Rose M. Balog is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of New England. Her research focuses on protein biochemistry, biomaterials, and biophysics, with a particular emphasis on developing stimuli-responsive polymers for biosensor applications. She currently teaches chemistry and biochemistry courses and is on sabbatical. Dr. Balog’s work integrates electrochemical methods, computational modeling, and thermodynamic analysis to advance smart polymer systems capable of real-time environmental or biochemical monitoring. Her research interests include engineering elastin-like polymers (ELPs) for biosensors, investigating phase behavior of multistimuli-responsive materials, and optimizing temperature-responsive polymer surfaces. Recent studies explore insulin-binding peptides, interleukin-6 responsive biopolymers, and bacterial production systems for biomaterials. Dr. Balog’s interdisciplinary approach bridges biochemistry, materials science, and engineering to address challenges in biomedical diagnostics and environmental sensing. Her publications highlight advancements in ELP surface characterization, electrochemical tagging of polymers, and flow imaging microscopy techniques for high-throughput evaluation of self-assembling protein polymers. While no explicit awards are listed, her invited talks and collaborative proposals (e.g., EAGER grant on ELP-based biosensors) reflect recognition of her contributions to the field. Current work continues to explore the integration of redox mediators, voltage-driven polymer modifications, and programmable binding affinities in artificial matrices.

Andrew Carterمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Asymptotic Statistical Inference
• Nonparametric Regression
• Mathematical Statistics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Andrew V. Carter is an Associate Professor and Graduate Vice Chair in the Department of Statistics and Applied Probability at the University of California, Santa Barbara. His research focuses on asymptotic statistical inference, nonparametric regression, and equivalence theory for statistical experiments. Email: carter@pstat.ucsb.edu Office: South Hall 5507 Research Interests include nonparametric function estimation, wavelet algorithms, regime-switching models, cluster-robust variance estimation, and Gaussian process approximations. He has worked on extending asymptotic equivalence theory to handle unknown variances, correlated noise, and multidimensional regression problems. Publications analyze topics such as regime-switching detection in econometric models, deficiency distances between experiments, and applications of wavelet decompositions. His work bridges theoretical statistics with practical challenges in financial, biological, and survey data analysis.

Ran Liuمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Gender Inequality in STEM Education
• Cross-National Educational Comparisons
• East Asian Societies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ran Liu is an Assistant Professor in Educational Policy Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Education. She is affiliated with the Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS), Interdisciplinary Training Program in Education Sciences (ITP), Institute for Diversity Science (IDS), Data Science Institute (DSI), and Center for Research on College-Workforce Transitions (CCWT). PhD in Sociology from the University of Pennsylvania Dual M.A. in Statistics from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania B.S.Sc. in Sociology from the Chinese University of Hong Kong Her research examines gender inequality in STEM education , intersectionality in educational and labor markets , and machine learning applications in social science . She also investigates family structures , teacher-student dynamics , and cross-national educational disparities . Publications reveal trends in gendered educational outcomes , pandemic impacts , machine learning methodology , and East Asian/Latin American comparisons . Her work spans quantitative analysis , survey design , and social policy evaluation . Co-founder of Women in Kaggle Philly Former People Research Scientist at Facebook (Meta) Contributor to Foreign Policy , Boston Review , and Chinese media outlets Professional English-to-Chinese translator of academic and non-academic works Fluent in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Japanese