جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Gianluca Iaccarinoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Scientific Computing
• Uncertainty Quantification
• Turbulence Modeling
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Gianluca Iaccarino is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University and the Robert Bosch Chairholder. He serves as Director of the PSAAP Center and leads large-scale computational research initiatives in uncertainty quantification, exascale computing, and multiphysics simulations. His academic journey includes a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Politecnico di Bari (2005), postdoctoral work at Stanford's Center for Turbulence Research, and progression from Research Engineer to full Professor. Education : PhD (Politecnico di Bari), MS/BS in Aeronautical Engineering (University of Naples) Research : Computational engineering, turbulence modeling, uncertainty quantification, biomedical fluid dynamics, and exascale-ready algorithms Publications : 15+ recent articles focus on turbulence modeling, data-driven simulations, and uncertainty quantification across diverse applications in aerospace, biomedical, and energy systems Awards : PECASE (2010), APS Fellow (2019), multiple best paper awards (AIAA, ASME), Terman Fellow (2007) Students : Advises doctoral and master's students in mechanical engineering and computational methods Leadership : Director of PSAAP Center (2014-present), Chair of Mechanical Engineering Department (2024-present)

Gabriela Hugمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Electric Power Systems
• Sustainable Energy
• Control Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Gabriela Hug is a Full Professor at ETH Zurich's Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, serving as Deputy Head of the Department and Deputy Head of the Power Systems and High Voltage Lab. She leads the Energy Science Center (ESC) and holds adjunct roles at Carnegie Mellon University. Her research focuses on modeling, control, and optimization of electric power systems for sustainable energy transitions. Education: PhD in Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, ETH Zurich (2004–2008) MSc in Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, ETH Zurich (1999–2004) Research Interests: Her work addresses challenges in smart grid integration, renewable energy systems, and advanced control strategies. Key areas include vehicle-to-grid technologies, distribution network optimization, and energy storage system planning. She emphasizes data-driven approaches and collaborative frameworks for grid resilience and flexibility. Key Achievements: Recipient of the 2019 ALEA Award (ETH Zurich) NSF Career Award (2013) IEEE Outstanding Young Engineer Award (2013) Leadership & Roles: Co-Director, NCCR Automation (Swiss National Centre of Competence in Research) Board Chair, Energy Science Center (ESC) Adjunct Faculty, Carnegie Mellon University Labs & Teams: Power Systems Laboratory (ETH Zurich) Energy Science Center (multi-disciplinary research hub)

Iason Siderisمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Additive Manufacturing
• Advanced Materials Processing
• Path Planning Optimization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Iason Sideris is affiliated with ETH Zürich's Department of Neue Fertigungstechnologien (New Manufacturing Technologies), holding a Researcher position within the Professorship for Advanced Manufacturing. His work focuses on advancing additive manufacturing techniques, particularly in path planning optimization, temperature control, and material processing. He contributes to fields like Direct Energy Deposition, Wire-Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM), and data-driven finite volume methods. Key Research Areas: Additive Manufacturing, Thermal Modeling, Process Optimization, Materials Science Recent research emphasizes scalable path planning for temperature uniformity in AM processes, with publications addressing challenges in WAAM thermal management and real-time simulation methods. His work combines computational modeling with experimental validation to enhance manufacturing efficiency and material properties.

Aaron D. Amesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bipedal Robotics
• Hybrid Systems
• Nonlinear Control
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Aaron D. Ames is the Bren Professor of Mechanical and Civil Engineering, Control and Dynamical Systems, and Aerospace at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). He serves as the Booth-Kresa Leadership Chair and Director of the Center for Autonomous Systems and Technologies since 2025. His academic journey includes a BS in Mechanical Engineering and BA in Mathematics from the University of St. Thomas (2001), followed by an MA in Mathematics and a PhD in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences from UC Berkeley (2006). Research Interests span theoretical and experimental work in hybrid systems, nonlinear control, and bipedal robotic locomotion. Specific focus areas include: Control Barrier Functions (CBFs) for safety-critical systems Powered prostheses and robotic assistive devices Legged locomotion for bipedal and quadrupedal robots Cyber-physical systems and autonomous control Model predictive control and real-time optimization Humanoid robotics and geometric safety filters Recent publications emphasize risk-aware control, safety verification, and locomotion on constrained environments, with applications to drones, exoskeletons, and quadrupedal robots. His work often integrates theoretical advancements with practical validation through the AMBER Lab. Scientific Awards & Honors : NSF CAREER Award (2010) Donald P. Eckman Award (2015) Leon O. Chua Award (2005) Bernard Friedman Prize (2006) Teaching includes graduate courses on nonlinear control, hybrid systems, and robotics at Caltech, alongside prior roles at Georgia Tech and Texas A&M. He leads the AMBER Lab (Bipedal Robotics) and has secured major grants from the National Science Foundation, NASA, and industry partners like Miso Robotics and SRI International.

• Scientific Machine Learning
• Numerical Linear Algebra
• Numerical Multilinear Algebra
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Peter Benner is a Professor and Director at the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics of Complex Technical Systems in Magdeburg, where he leads the Computational Methods in Systems and Control Theory group. He also holds an Honorarprofessor position for Mathematics at Otto-von-Guericke Universität Magdeburg since 2011. Benner has previously served as Managing Director of the Max Planck Institute during multiple periods (2013-2014, 2021-2022, and 2025-2026), demonstrating his leadership in the field. Benner's research focuses on Scientific Machine Learning, Numerical Linear and Multilinear Algebra, Model Order Reduction and Reduced-order Modeling, Numerical Methods in Systems and Control Theory, PDE Constrained Optimization, High-performance and Power-aware Computing, and Mathematical Software development. His work bridges theoretical mathematics with practical engineering applications, particularly addressing challenges in large-scale dynamical systems. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on developing efficient computational methods for complex systems. Benner has pioneered approaches combining model order reduction with tensor methods to tackle high-dimensional problems in uncertainty quantification and PDE-constrained optimization. His work shows a consistent trend toward integrating data-driven techniques with traditional model-based approaches, particularly for nonlinear and parametric systems. Throughout his career, Benner has actively mentored students and collaborated with researchers worldwide, delivering numerous invited talks at prestigious institutions and conferences across Europe, North America, and Asia. His research has received significant funding, supporting the development of mathematical software and computational methods for industrial applications. Benner leads the Computational Methods in Systems and Control Theory department at the Max Planck Institute, which focuses on developing and implementing advanced numerical methods for large-scale dynamical systems. The group maintains strong connections with both theoretical mathematics and practical engineering applications, particularly in fluid dynamics, energy systems, and control theory.

Beverley J. McKeonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Fluid Mechanics
• Turbulent Boundary Layers
• Flow Control
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Beverley J. McKeon is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University, previously holding the Theodore von Kármán Professorship in Aeronautics at Caltech. Her research focuses on fluid mechanics, particularly turbulence, flow control, and boundary layer dynamics. She earned her B.A. and M.Eng. from the University of Cambridge, and her Ph.D. from Princeton University. McKeon's work integrates experimental and theoretical approaches to manipulate wall-bounded flows for drag reduction and performance enhancement. Her research interests include resolvent analysis, high Reynolds number turbulence, and the application of machine learning to fluid dynamics. She has led interdisciplinary projects on morphing surfaces and viscoelastic turbulence. Awarded the Vannevar Bush Faculty Fellowship and PECASE, McKeon has been recognized for her teaching and mentoring. Her honors include Fellowships from the APS and AIAA. She chairs editorial boards for journals like Physical Review Fluids and has served on national committees for theoretical and applied mechanics. Her academic leadership includes roles as Deputy Chair of Caltech’s Division of Engineering and Applied Science and Associate Director of GALCIT. She advises numerous students and collaborates globally on initiatives like the Stories of Women in Fluids.

Levent Burak Karaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• Computational Design
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Levent Burak Kara is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), with a courtesy appointment in the Robotics Institute. He is a leading researcher in AI-driven computational design, additive manufacturing, and intelligent engineering systems, leading the Visual Design and Engineering Lab (VDEL) at CMU. Education: B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Middle East Technical University (1998) M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University (2000) Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University (2005) His research focuses on integrating machine learning, optimization, and geometric modeling to revolutionize engineering design and manufacturing. Key areas include topology optimization, CAD intelligence, digital twins, generative design, bioengineering, and electronic design automation. His work enables automation of traditionally labor-intensive design processes using deep learning and reinforcement learning. His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward physics-informed surrogate modeling, real-time simulation, manufacturability prediction, and AI-driven automation in mechanical, biomedical, and electronic systems. These works frequently appear in top journals such as Journal of Mechanical Design and Journal of Applied Mechanics , and at premier conferences like NeurIPS and DAC. Scientific Awards: National Science Foundation CAREER Award ASME Design Automation Society Young Investigator Award Google AI for Social Good Impact Scholar Kara advises several Ph.D. students and has secured significant funding from federal agencies such as the NSF and the U.S. Army Research Laboratory, as well as collaborations with industrial leaders including Cadence Design Systems and NVIDIA. His research is also supported by CMU’s NextManufacturing Center and the Critical Technology Initiative. He is actively involved in developing intelligent design systems that leverage AI to automate product design, optimize manufacturing processes, and improve medical diagnostics, particularly in oral cancer screening and organ preservation. His lab, VDEL, is a hub for innovation in AI-enabled engineering.

• Fluid Mechanics
• Non-Newtonian Fluid Mechanics
• Multiphase Processes
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ivan C. Christov is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University's School of Mechanical Engineering in West Lafayette, Indiana. His research focuses on fluid dynamics, non-Newtonian fluid mechanics, and multiphase processes, with applications in biomedical engineering, micro/nanotechnology, and advanced materials. He leads the Transport: Modeling, Numerics & Theory laboratory. Education: Ph.D., Northwestern University, 2011 M.S., Northwestern University, 2008 M.S., Texas A&M University, 2007 S.B., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2005 Research Interests: Soft hydraulics, computational science, scientific machine learning, nonlinear waves, and fluid-structure interactions. His work spans theoretical modeling, numerical simulation, and experimental validation in complex fluid systems. Publications: Recent work includes studies on flow-rate pressure-drop relations in deformable microchannels, physics-informed neural networks for particle dynamics, and fluid-structure interaction in cerebral aneurysms. Themes include microfluidics, elastohydrodynamics, and rheological characterization of soft materials. Awards: Fulbright U.S. Scholar (2022) Outstanding Engineering Instructor (multiple recognitions) Richard P. Feynman Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship (2013) Labs/Teams: Directs the Transport laboratory at Purdue, focusing on interdisciplinary research in fluid mechanics and computational methods. Collaborates on biomedical fluid dynamics and advanced materials characterization.

• Plasma Physics
• Nonlinear Dynamics
• Electromagnetic Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Thomas M. Antonsen Jr. is a Distinguished University Professor at the University of Maryland, holding joint appointments in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Physics. He is affiliated with the Institute for Research in Electronics & Applied Physics (IREAP), Maryland Energy Innovation Institute, and the Institute of Physical Science and Technology. His research focuses on plasma physics, nonlinear dynamics, and high-power coherent radiation sources. Antonsen earned his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Cornell University (1973–1977) and has held visiting positions at institutions such as the University of California, Santa Barbara, and the École Polytechnique in France. **Education:** B.S., Electrical Engineering, Cornell University, 1973 M.S., Electrical Engineering, Cornell University, 1976 Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, Cornell University, 1977 **Research Interests:** Antonsen’s work spans magnetically confined plasmas, laser-plasma interactions, and advanced vacuum electronics. He has pioneered adjoint methods for optimizing beam-wave interaction systems and contributed to the development of high-power microwave amplifiers. His recent projects include wave chaos in complex systems and machine learning applications in nonlinear dynamics. **Awards & Honors:** James Clerk Maxwell Award (American Physical Society, 2023) IEEE Marie Sklodowska-Curie Award (2022) University of Maryland Distinguished University Professor (2017) IEEE Fellow (2012) **Teaching & Mentorship:** Antonsen teaches courses such as Physics 132 (Biophysics), Electrodynamics, and Plasma Physics. He mentors graduate students in plasma physics and vacuum electronics through his research groups at IREAP and the Bright Beams Collective. **Labs & Collaborations:** His research is supported by grants from the Department of Energy, NASA, and the Office of Naval Research. Key collaborations include the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the European XFEL facility.

Themistoklis Sapsisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Probabilistic Prediction
• Nonlinear Systems Analysis
• Machine Learning in Fluid Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Themistoklis Sapsis is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he also holds an affiliation with the MIT Institute for Data, Systems, and Society. He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from MIT in 2011 and previously served as an Assistant Research Scientist at NYU’s Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences. His research focuses on developing analytical, computational, and data-driven methods to predict and quantify extreme events in high-dimensional nonlinear systems, such as turbulent fluid flows and mechanical systems. Key areas include probabilistic modeling of climate extremes, machine learning for climate simulation corrections, and uncertainty quantification in complex dynamical systems. Recent work emphasizes applications in ocean engineering (e.g., vortex-induced vibrations, wave energy systems) and environmental science (e.g., spatially resolved climate extremes, bias correction in Earth system models). His methodologies combine stochastic emulators, Bayesian experimental design, and neural networks to address challenges in data sparsity and model fidelity. Notable contributions include frameworks for correcting coarse-scale climate simulations using machine learning, real-time ocean temperature reconstruction from satellite data, and data-driven modeling of hydrodynamic interactions in marine risers. His research bridges theoretical developments with practical applications in energy systems, structural monitoring, and autonomous systems. Prof. Sapsis collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and has contributed to initiatives such as FIRSTLING-DIGIMAR (a marine riser digital twin) and multi-fidelity frameworks for autonomous seakeeping. His work is supported by grants focused on advancing machine learning in scientific modeling and extreme event prediction.

Abhijit Sarkarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Dynamics
• Probabilistic Mechanics
• Uncertainty Quantification
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Abhijit Sarkar is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Carleton University, Ottawa. His work centers on computational dynamics and probabilistic modeling, with office MC 3076 in the Minto Centre for Advanced Studies in Engineering and contact details including phone (613) 520-2600 x6320 and email abhijit_sarkar@carleton.ca . Education: D.Phil. from University of Oxford M.Sc. from Indian Institute of Science (IISc) B.E. from Calcutta University Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation His research drives innovation in uncertainty quantification for complex engineering systems. Core interests include dynamics of nonlinear structures, probabilistic mechanics for stochastic finite element methods, and Bayesian inference frameworks for parameter estimation. He pioneers scalable high-performance computing solvers for large-scale systems and sparse learning algorithms to address overfitting in statistical modeling. Recent publications (2022-2024) reveal three dominant trends: (1) Bayesian model calibration for stochastic compartmental systems applied to epidemiology and aerospace, (2) domain decomposition techniques for scalable uncertainty quantification in stochastic PDEs, and (3) sparse learning methods for nonlinear aerodynamic encoding. Key applications span wind turbine vibration analysis, flutter margin prediction, MEMS resonator optimization, and geospatial pandemic modeling. Scientific awards: No awards, fellowships, or medals listed in the source material Graduate supervision includes 6 current students (Ajay Kumar, John Clarabut, Nastaran Dabiran, Sakhi Mittal, Michael Pantano, Brandon Robinson) and 18 graduated students across 17 years (2006-2023). His research leverages high-performance computing for projects in structural dynamics, aeroelasticity, and computational epidemiology, frequently co-supervised with Dominique Poirel and Chris Pettit. Notable grants focus on wind tunnel validation for nonlinear systems and pandemic spread modeling. Based in the Minto Centre for Advanced Studies in Engineering, his computational mechanics group develops algorithms for stochastic dynamics using Carleton University's high-performance computing infrastructure. Collaborations span aerospace engineering (flutter analysis), civil infrastructure (seismic wave propagation), and public health (Covid-19 modeling).

Karthik Menonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Fluid Mechanics
• Bioengineering
• Computational Modeling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Karthik Menon serves as an Assistant Professor with a joint appointment in the Woodruff School at Georgia Institute of Technology and the Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering. His research integrates fluid mechanics, computational modeling, and data-driven methodologies to address critical challenges in healthcare, renewable energy, and bio-inspired engineering systems. His academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University (2021) M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University (2019) B.E. in Mechanical Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, India (2015) Menon's research program centers on three interconnected domains: cardiovascular flows for personalized treatment of heart disease, fluid-structure interactions in biological systems like heart valves and bio-mimetic robots, and vortex-dominated flows for renewable energy applications. His approach combines high-fidelity computational modeling with machine learning to uncover fundamental physics and develop clinical solutions, such as cardiovascular digital twins for non-invasive risk assessment. Current projects focus on patient-specific hemodynamics using CT imaging and uncertainty quantification to improve surgical planning. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a dominant focus on advancing multi-fidelity computational frameworks for cardiovascular applications. Key trends include Bayesian uncertainty quantification, zero-dimensional solver development, and integration of clinical imaging data to create predictive digital twins. His work bridges fluid dynamics with clinical cardiology, targeting improved outcomes in coronary artery disease and Kawasaki-related complications through physics-informed machine learning. Menon's scholarly contributions have been recognized through competitive awards: WCCM-PANACM 2024 Travel Award, U.S. Association for Computational Mechanics (2024) Future Faculty Symposium Travel Award, Society of Engineering Science Conference (2023) Mark O. Robbins Prize in High-performance Computing, Johns Hopkins University (2021) Corrsin-Kovasznay Outstanding Paper Award, Johns Hopkins University (2020) Prosperetti Travel Award, Johns Hopkins University (2017) Mechanical Engineering Departmental Fellowship, Johns Hopkins University (2016) As principal investigator of the ComBiNE Fluid Dynamics Lab, Menon mentors graduate students in developing computational tools for fluid-structure interaction problems. His collaborative projects with cardiologists at Stanford and Emory hospitals translate engineering principles into clinical applications for cardiovascular disease management. Current grant activities focus on NSF and NIH-funded initiatives for uncertainty-aware cardiovascular modeling and bio-inspired flow energy harvesting. The ComBiNE Fluid Dynamics Lab operates as an interdisciplinary hub where engineers, clinicians, and data scientists collaborate on fluid mechanics challenges. Current lab initiatives include developing real-time hemodynamic simulators for surgical planning, creating reduced-order models for cardiac device optimization, and investigating vortex dynamics in fish schooling for underwater vehicle design. The lab maintains strong partnerships with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta and the Parker H. Petit Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience.

• Fluid Dynamics
• Turbulence
• Machine Learning
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Adrián Lozano-Durán is an Associate Professor of Aerospace at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), affiliated with the Guggenheim Laboratory for Aeronautics (GALCIT). He holds a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. from the Polytechnic University of Madrid (2010–2015) and joined Caltech as a Visiting Associate in 2024 before becoming a faculty member in the same year. His research focuses on fluid dynamics, turbulence, and machine learning applications in computational fluid dynamics (CFD), particularly for aerospace systems. He leads the Aerofluids, Learning & Discovery (ALD) Lab, collaborating with MIT’s AeroAstro department. Key research areas include causal inference in fluid systems, reduced-order modeling, and machine-learning-based closure models for large-eddy simulation (LES). His work addresses challenges in low-speed aerodynamics, supersonic, and hypersonic flows. Notable recent contributions include advancements in LES wall models and information-theoretic approaches to turbulence control. He frequently presents at international conferences and has co-authored high-impact papers in Nature Communications , Journal of Fluid Mechanics , and Physical Review Research . Education: B.S., Polytechnic University of Madrid (2010) M.S., Polytechnic University of Madrid (2012) Ph.D., Polytechnic University of Madrid (2015) Affiliations: GALCIT, Caltech AeroAstro, MIT (collaboration) Advising focuses on students like Álvaro Martínez-Sánchez and Tristan, whose work spans causality in turbulence and flow control. He actively engages in interdisciplinary research, bridging fluid mechanics with machine learning and information theory to advance aerospace engineering solutions.

Maria Elena Valcherمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Control Systems
• Systems Theory
• Optimization
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Maria Elena Valcher is a Professor at the Department of Information Engineering, University of Padova, Italy. She is an IEEE Fellow (since 2012), IFAC Fellow (since 2023), Socio Effettivo of Istituto Veneto di Scienze, Lettere ed Arti (since 2017, previously Socio Corrispondente 2008-2017), and Socio Effettivo of Accademia Galieliana di Scienze, Lettere ed Arti in Padova (since 2022, previously Socio Corrispondente 2017-2022). She currently serves as Administrator of the Istituto Veneto and holds leadership positions including EUCA President (2024-2025) and IEEE Control Systems Society Past President. Her research focuses on control systems, systems theory, optimization, Boolean control networks, multi-agent systems, and consensus problems. She has made significant contributions in distributed control, data-driven methods, and network optimization, with recent work exploring applications in opinion dynamics and social networks. Recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on data-driven approaches to control systems, particularly in distributed state estimation, unknown-input observer design, and multi-agent coordination. Her work shows consistent development in theoretical frameworks for networked systems with practical applications. Awards and Honors: IEEE Fellow (2012) IFAC Fellow (2023) Socio Effettivo, Istituto Veneto di Scienze, Lettere ed Arti (2017-present) Socio Effettivo, Accademia Galieliana di Scienze, Lettere ed Arti in Padova (2022-present) She teaches 'Controlli Automatici' (Bachelor in Information Engineering) and 'Systems Theory' (Master in Control Systems Engineering) during the 2024/2025 academic year. She has chaired major conferences including the 61st IEEE Conference on Decision and Control (CDC 2022) and serves as Program Chair for ICSTCC 2025.

• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Scientific Machine Learning
• Data-Driven Modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Shaowu Pan is an Assistant Professor of Aerospace Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), affiliated with the Future of Computing Institute (FOCI) and the Scientific Computation Research Center (SCOREC). He holds a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering and Scientific Computing from the University of Michigan and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Washington’s AI Institute in Dynamic Systems. Education: Ph.D., University of Michigan, 2021 M.S., University of Michigan, 2015 B.E. & B.S., Beihang University, 2013 Research Interests: His work focuses on the intersection of computational fluid dynamics, data-driven modeling, and scientific machine learning. Key areas include operator-theoretic modeling of fluid flows, generative AI for physical systems, and physics-informed neural networks. He develops novel algorithms for reduced-order modeling and stability-preserving surrogate models, with applications in turbulence, plasma physics, and aerodynamics. Key Contributions: Developed PyKoopman , an open-source Python package for Koopman operator approximation. Pioneered mesh-agnostic representation methods like Neural Implicit Flow for spatio-temporal data. Advanced physics-informed neural networks for solving Grad-Shafranov equations and plasma equilibrium problems. Awards & Recognition: John Tichy Junior Faculty Travel Grant (2024) Chinese Outstanding Student Abroad Award (2021) Richard and Eleanor Towner Prize Nominee (2019) Teaching & Mentorship: He teaches courses like MANE 2110: Numerical Methods and Programming for Engineers and mentors multiple Ph.D., master’s, and undergraduate students. His doctoral committee involvement spans interdisciplinary projects in fluid dynamics and AI. Grants & Software: Lead PI for NSF-funded projects on neural representation learning for turbulent flows. Developed software tools like spKDMD and Warp-DG for dynamics analysis and CFD simulations. Labs & Collaborations: Collaborates with institutions like Los Alamos National Laboratory and actively participates in conferences (e.g., AIAA SciTech, SIAM). His research bridges computational science, machine learning, and fluid dynamics to address complex nonlinear systems.