جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Energy Industry
• Hydrogen Economy
• Modeling of Energy Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Martin Wietschel is the Head of the Department of Energy Technology and Energy Systems at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). Previously, he served as Deputy Head of the Department since 2012 and was an Adjunct Professor at KIT since 2008. He also taught at ETH Zurich from 2005–2011. His work focuses on energy systems modeling, hydrogen economy, and energy policy instruments. He studied Industrial Engineering and Management at the University of Karlsruhe (now KIT). His research spans energy transitions, sector coupling, and the integration of renewables. Notable contributions include studies on hydrogen imports, green hydrogen export strategies, and electric vehicle infrastructure. Publications emphasize techno-economic analyses, policy frameworks, and interdisciplinary approaches to energy challenges. Key areas include grid infrastructure for electrified transport, renewable energy storage, and the geopolitical dimensions of energy resources. Wietschel has coordinated projects like the HYPAT Final Report and contributed to frameworks like the German Energy Storage Roadmap. His work bridges academic research with policy implementation, addressing both technical and socio-economic aspects of sustainable energy systems.

Deepak Rajagopalمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Lifecycle Assessment
• Energy Policy
• Climate Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Deepak Rajagopal is a Professor at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), holding dual appointments in the Institute of Environment and Sustainability and the Department of Urban Planning within the Luskin School of Public Affairs. He specializes in energy, environmental policy, and urban sustainability. Education: Ph.D. in Energy and Resources (UC Berkeley), M.S. in Agricultural and Resource Economics (UC Berkeley), M.S. in Mechanical Engineering (University of Maryland), B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (IIT Madras). His postdoctoral research was conducted at the Energy Biosciences Institute, UC Berkeley. Prior to UCLA, he served as a visiting assistant professor at Indiana University and worked as a Structural Integrity Engineer at United Technologies Research Center. Research focuses on lifecycle assessment, energy-agriculture-climate policy interlinkages, and sustainable transportation systems. Key themes include bioenergy sustainability, food-energy-water nexus, and electrification of freight/urban mobility. He teaches courses on lifecycle assessment, energy-environment-development linkages, and sustainability tools. Recent publications emphasize electric vehicle adoption in India, bioresource utilization from wastewater, and policy frameworks for decarbonization. His work bridges technical analysis with economic and social dimensions of sustainability challenges. Grants and collaborations involve interdisciplinary projects on energy transition impacts, sustainable biofuels, and urban environmental policy. He is actively engaged with policymakers to translate research insights into actionable strategies for climate resilience and equitable development.

• Process Systems Engineering
• Sustainable Chemical Processes
• Environmental Engineering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Benoit Chachuat is a Professor of Process Systems Engineering in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Imperial College London, UK. He holds affiliations with the Centre for Process Systems Engineering, Industrial Biotechnology Hub, Institute for Molecular Science and Engineering, and Robotics Forum. His research focuses on developing computational methods for sustainable chemical and biological processes, integrating rigorous modeling, optimization, and data analysis to improve industrial processes. Key areas include process optimization, enviro-economic assessments, and advanced control strategies for bioreactors and energy systems. Prof. Chachuat's career includes roles as Senior Lecturer (2010–2015), Reader (2015–2020), and current Professorship (since 2020) at Imperial College. Prior to this, he held positions at McMaster University (2008–2010), EPFL (2005–2008), MIT (2003–2005), and INRIA (2002–2003). His educational background includes a Research and Teaching Assistantship at Lorraine Institute of Technology (1998–2002). His research interests span computational methods for process systems engineering, with emphasis on global optimization, robust control, and Bayesian estimation. Notable projects include enviro-economic assessments of bioenergy, waste-to-X technologies, and sustainable aviation fuels. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical industrial applications, supported by software tools for method dissemination. Publications highlight contributions to modeling microalgae cultures, membrane contactors in natural gas processing, and vaccination campaign optimization. His enviro-economic analyses address carbon footprints and externalities in chemical processes, aiming for net-zero solutions. Current projects explore machine learning integration in industrial processes and resilience in biopharmaceutical supply chains. Prof. Chachuat collaborates with experimentalists and industry partners, addressing challenges in energy sustainability, circular economy, and pandemic response. His methodologies prioritize safety, economic viability, and environmental stewardship across chemical and biological systems.

Kathy Velikovمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Design
• Urbanism
• Architectural Technology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kathy Velikov is a Professor and Associate Dean for Research and Creative Practice at the University of Michigan Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning. She is a licensed architect and founding partner of the research-based practice RVTR , with a focus on practice-based design research and education. Her work explores environmentally responsive, technologically enabled, and climate-positive built environments through speculative design, prototyping, and visualization. Velikov’s research addresses responsive architectural material assemblies , resilient multifunctional urban infrastructures , and territorial practices for decarbonization . She has received significant recognition, including the ACADIA Society Award for Leadership and multiple R&D Awards from Architecture Magazine , and has been funded by prestigious organizations such as the National Science Foundation and U.S. Department of Energy . Her publications include the books Ambiguous Territory: Architecture, Landscape, and the Postnatural and Infra Eco Logi Urbanism . Velikov actively collaborates on projects like the Multi-Robot 3D Printing initiative and the Fertile Ground community-engaged interventions in Jackson, Mississippi. Scientific Awards ACADIA Society Award for Leadership (2023) ACSA/AIA Housing Design Education Award (2020) Technology + Architecture Design (TAD) Journal Research Contribution Award (2020) Architecture Magazine R&D Awards (2010, 2016) Journal of Architectural Education Best Design as Research Article (2013) Architizer A+ Award Program’s Architecture + Sound Jury Award (2013)

• Electrical Power Conversion
• Power Systems
• Power Electronics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Dan Rogers is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Science at the University of Oxford, serving as Associate Head of Department (Infrastructure). He holds an MEng (2007) and PhD (2011) from Imperial College London's Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Control & Power Groups. Before joining Oxford in 2016, he was a Lecturer and Senior Lecturer at Cardiff University's CIREGS group. His research focuses on electrical power conversion, power systems, power electronics, energy storage, microgrids, and smart grids. He has contributed to projects like the Willenhall energy storage system, one of Europe's largest lithium titanate battery research initiatives. Rogers' work emphasizes practical applications, including grid-scale energy storage balancing, thermal modeling of power modules, and high-efficiency power electronics design. His recent research explores broadband powerline communication for microgrids, MILP-based carbon emission optimization, and compact cooling solutions for high-power systems. He has led collaborative projects such as the IMAD2025 event with the ZERO Institute ECR network and contributed to rural electrification projects in Zambia. His publications span topics from inverter topology optimization to magnetic neurostimulation systems, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement. While no specific awards are listed, his work demonstrates significant contributions to advancing grid resilience and sustainable energy technologies.

Patrick Jamesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Energy Systems
• Renewable Energy
• Built Environment Energy Use
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Patrick James holds the position of Professor of Energy and Buildings within the Engineering and Physical Sciences faculty at the University of Southampton. His research focuses on energy use across scales from individual dwellings to urban regions, with active projects in the UK, China, sub-Saharan Africa, and the Middle East. He leads major initiatives like the EPSRC-funded LATENT study exploring heat-as-a-service systems and the DESIREABLE project addressing rural milk chilling in Rwanda. As Deputy Editor of the IET Renewable Power Generation Journal, he emphasizes energy policy analysis while assessing funding proposals for national agencies. His teaching portfolio includes module leadership for MSc Energy and Sustainability programs (CENV2034 LiveableCities, SESG6041 Introduction to Energy Technologies) and contributions to six additional modules. Current research projects span renewable energy adoption in Saudi Arabia, resilient energy networks for developing nations, and small-area socioeconomic indicators via big data. Awards include the 2023 Best Paper Award at MC2023. Key Roles: EPSRC PI, Journal Deputy Editor, PhD Supervisor Grants: EPSRC, EU H2020, Saudi Ministry of Education Labs/Teams: Energy and Climate Change Group, Collaboration with Bahaj Group on thermal retrofit solutions His work integrates technical innovation with societal impact, addressing energy equity through projects like FORTIS UNUM and rural electrification in Africa while advancing decarbonization strategies for heating systems.

Matthew Hayekمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Environmental Science
• Climate Change Mitigation
• Agricultural Sustainability
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Matthew Hayek is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Studies at New York University's College of Arts & Science. He holds a PhD in Environmental Science and Engineering from Harvard University and a bachelor's in Physics from Wesleyan University. His research focuses on quantifying environmental impacts of food systems, particularly greenhouse gas emissions, methane mitigation, and land-use tradeoffs. Key projects include analyzing grass-fed vs conventional beef production impacts and assessing carbon sequestration potential through land-use shifts. Hayek previously worked as a postdoctoral researcher at Harvard Law School's Animal Law and Policy Program, and teaches courses on earth system fluid mechanics and global change biology. Research interests span climate change mitigation strategies in agriculture, food systems emissions accounting, and interdisciplinary approaches to sustainability. Recent studies emphasize livestock emissions reduction pathways and policy frameworks for aligning food systems with climate goals. His work integrates spatial analysis, life-cycle assessments, and policy evaluation to address global environmental challenges. Advising and grant activities include NYU advising roles and research funding focused on food systems sustainability. Current projects explore regional carbon sequestration opportunities through land-use optimization, with emphasis on reforestation and agricultural intensification. Hayek's lab focuses on bridging environmental science with actionable policy solutions for equitable climate action.

Sarah Bellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban Resilience
• Sustainable Infrastructure
• Community Engagement
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Sarah Bell is the City of Melbourne Chair in Urban Resilience and Innovation at the University of Melbourne's Melbourne Centre for Cities. She holds a PhD in Sustainability and Technology Policy from Murdoch University and has degrees in Environmental Engineering and Chemistry from the University of Western Australia. Her career includes 16 years at University College London before joining Melbourne in 2021. Her research focuses on community engagement with urban infrastructure, particularly water systems and sustainability. Key themes include co-design processes, life cycle assessments, and resilience frameworks for cities. She is a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of both the Institution of Civil Engineers and the Chartered Institute of Water and Environmental Management. Recent work emphasizes participatory methods in addressing climate change, such as net-zero transitions and post-pandemic urban planning. Her projects, like the 'Bottom Up Infrastructure' initiative, prioritize community voices in decision-making. She has contributed to frameworks for local governments on resilience and sustainability, integrating social, technical, and environmental dimensions. Notable awards include her Chartered Engineer status and prestigious fellowships. Her academic contributions span over 50 publications, with a focus on urban systems, infrastructure co-design, and community-driven solutions. Current affiliations include the Melbourne School of Design and the Melbourne Centre for Cities.

Dennice F. Gaymeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Wall-Bounded Turbulent Flow
• Wind Farm Modeling and Control
• Grid Integration of Renewable Energy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Roles and Affiliations: Dennice F. Gayme is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University's Whiting School of Engineering. She holds secondary appointments in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Environmental Health Engineering. She serves as a member of the Ralph O’Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI) leadership council and is the faculty advisor for the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and Hopkins Students Wind Energy Team (HSWET). Education: Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and Society, McMaster University (1997) MS in Mechanical Engineering, UC Berkeley (1998) PhD in Control and Dynamical Systems, Caltech (2010) Postdoctoral Fellow in Computing and Mathematical Sciences, Caltech (2010–2012) Research Interests: Her work focuses on modeling, analysis, and control of large-scale networked systems in applications such as wall-bounded turbulent flows, wind farms, and power grids. Key areas include: Control systems for renewable energy integration Wake dynamics and wind farm optimization Fluid-structure interactions and turbulence Networked dynamical systems and distributed control Her lab employs computational methods from fluid mechanics, applied mathematics, and optimization. Recent Research Trends: Articles emphasize interdisciplinary approaches combining turbulence modeling, wind energy systems, and control theory. Key themes include wake steering optimization, offshore wind farm dynamics, and turbulence control using riblet surfaces. Recent work also explores climate resilience in energy systems and market mechanisms for renewable integration. Awards and Recognition: NSF CAREER Award (2017) ONR Young Investigator Program Award (2017) JHU Discovery Awards (2019, 2022, 2024) IEEE Senior Member and SIAM/APS/ASME Fellow Advising and Grants: Advised over 10 PhD students, including Carl Shapiro, Ismail Hameduddin, and Genevieve Starke. Secured grants from NSF, ONR, and JHU. Her team developed the JHTDB-wind database for wind farm research. Labs and Collaborations: Leads the Networked and Spatially Distributed Systems Research Group. Collaborates with institutions like Portland State University on offshore wind potential. Serves on editorial boards for Physical Review Fluids and Annual Review of Fluid Mechanics .

Behrooz Bahraniمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Power Electronics
• Grid Integration of Renewable Energy
• Inverter-Based Resources (IBRs)
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Behrooz Bahrani is a faculty member in the Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering at Monash University, leading the Grid Innovation Hub. His research focuses on integrating renewable energy into power grids, addressing challenges posed by high penetration of inverter-based resources (IBRs). He holds a PhD from EPFL (Switzerland) and has held postdoctoral positions at global institutions. His expertise includes power electronics control, grid stability, and electric vehicles. Education: B.Sc. (Electrical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology), M.Sc. (University of Toronto), PhD (EPFL). Awards include Swiss National Science Foundation Postdoc.Mobility Fellowships (2013–2014). Research emphasizes mitigating climate change through renewable energy integration, with projects on grid-forming inverters, system strength assessment, and synchronous condenser planning. Collaborations with industry (e.g., AEMO) ensure practical impact. He actively teaches and mentors postgraduate students, fostering next-generation engineers in power systems innovation. Labs/Teams: Director of Monash’s Grid Innovation Hub, collaborating on global initiatives like the EPICS project for carbon-free energy systems. Current projects include electrolyser technology for grid stability and power system transformation research.

Thomas Stockerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Climate Science
• Environmental Physics
• Ice Core Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Thomas Stocker is a leading international expert in climate and environmental physics at the University of Bern's Physics Institute, where he heads the Climate and Environmental Physics division. His work focuses on ice core analysis (reconstructing CO₂ levels over 800,000 years) and climate modeling, particularly reduced-complexity models for long-term climate projections. Stocker's career included postdoctoral research at University College London, McGill University, and Columbia University under Wally Broecker. He co-chaired the IPCC's Working Group I for the 2013 Fifth Assessment Report, which underpinned the Paris Agreement. His research emphasizes understanding glacial cycles, carbon cycle dynamics, and abrupt climate transitions. His team's Beyond EPICA project seeks 1.5-million-year-old Antarctic ice cores to study precession-dominated climate cycles. Notable contributions include disproving the 'global warming pause' myth and analyzing AMOC stability under climate change. Education: ETH Zurich (PhD in Physics) Postdoctoral fellowships at UCL, McGill, and Columbia Research Themes: Ice core greenhouse gas reconstructions Climate modeling of millennial-scale variability Anthropogenic climate change impacts Policy-relevant climate science communication His 2025 articles highlight advancements in ice core drilling (Beyond EPICA), climate intervention studies, and projections for 2050. Recent work addresses tipping points, Antarctic ice sheet stability, and solar radiation management risks. Awards: Swiss Science Prize Marcel Benoist (2017) AGU Fellow (2016) Dr. Honoris Causa degrees from ETH Zurich (2012) and Versailles (2006) Stocker advocates for global climate partnerships, emphasizing the need for decarbonization as a 'fourth industrial revolution.' His lab develops the Bern3D Earth system model and advances drilling technologies like RADIX to access deep Antarctic ice cores.

• Energy Efficiency
• Demand Side Management
• Industrial Energy Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dominic O'Sullivan is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at University College Cork (UCC), appointed since 2008. He leads the Intelligent Efficiency Research Group (IERG), focusing on energy efficiency technologies and IT-driven solutions for industrial and building systems. His research integrates smart analytics, renewable energy systems, and HVAC optimization to advance sustainable engineering practices. Education includes a BEng in Civil Engineering (1998), MEngSc in Building Appraisal (2000), and PhD in Building Performance (2005), all from UCC. He has held roles in energy consultancy before academia. Research interests span energy efficiency retrofitting, demand-side management, and Industry 4.0 applications. Notable projects include the Carbon Neutral Building Project, I2E2 initiatives, and EU-funded projects like BIM4EEB and DENIM. Over €4.5M in research funding secured, with 50+ journal publications and top citations in Intelligent Efficiency. Awards include UCC ICT Invention of the Year (2012) and SEAI Energy Team of the Year (2022). He advises on national energy standards and collaborates with industries like Intel and DePuy. Academic roles include roles in UCC committees, editorial board memberships, and supervision of 15+ PhD/MSc students. Teaching focuses on energy systems, building services, and data analytics for engineers. Current projects emphasize carbon neutrality, proactive maintenance frameworks, and smart manufacturing solutions.

Elnaz Kabirمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Resilient Energy Systems
• Clean Energy Transition
• Power-Outage Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Elnaz Kabir is an Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University’s Department of Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution (ETID), located within the College of Engineering. Her research focuses on developing data-driven frameworks to enhance critical infrastructure resilience, particularly in power systems. She holds a Ph.D. in Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan, an M.Sc. in Statistics, and a B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering from K. N. Toosi University of Technology. Education: Ph.D., Industrial & Operations Engineering, University of Michigan – 2021 M.Sc., Statistics, University of Michigan – 2017 B.Sc., Industrial Engineering, K. N. Toosi University of Technology – 2011 Research Interests: Kabir’s work emphasizes resilient energy systems, clean energy transition, and disaster operations management. She employs predictive analytics, machine learning, and stochastic optimization to address challenges like power outage management and energy system decarbonization. Her projects often involve collaboration with industry partners such as American Electric Power and Southern Company. Key Contributions: Her research spans outage prediction frameworks, climate-technological grid vulnerability, and supply chain optimization. Notable achievements include a 2016 Best Poster Award from the Society for Risk Analysis for her work on tree failures during storms. Teaching: Kabir teaches Analytics for Distribution Operations (IDIS 450) and previously taught Decision Analysis (IOE 460) at the University of Michigan. She is actively involved in mentoring students and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations.

Dave Huitemaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Public administration
• Policy evaluation
• Policy processes
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dave Huitema is a Professor and Chairholder of the Public Administration and Policy Group at Wageningen University & Research, within the Department of Social Sciences. His work focuses on government roles in sustainability transformations, particularly in water management, climate change, and energy policy. He leads projects like ADAPT-LOCKIN (policy lock-ins), AquaConnect (circular water governance), and NEWAVE (global water governance innovation). Notable expertise includes policy dynamics, adaptive governance, and polycentric systems. Educated at Twente University (MA/PhD), he previously held professorships at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and Open Universiteit in environmental policy. Research interests span policy entrepreneurship, learning processes in governance (e.g., citizen participation, evaluation), and enhancing societal impacts of sustainability initiatives. Current projects address water governance innovations, climate adaptation lock-ins, and transformative pathways. He teaches courses on sustainability transformations, governance, and policy design. Supervises PhD students researching river basin governance, circular water systems, and climate-biodiversity synergies. Active in collaborative networks like Co-Adapt and involved in global policy dialogues on climate resilience. Labs/Teams: Coordinates the Public Administration and Policy Group, leading multidisciplinary teams in transformative governance research. Involved in EU-funded initiatives (NWO, Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions) and international partnerships on water and climate policy. His work bridges academic research with practical policy tools like Nature-based Solutions and participatory decision-making frameworks.

Anil Gravesمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Sustainable Land Systems
• Carbon, Climate and Risk
• Digital Agriculture
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Anil Graves is a Senior Lecturer in Land Use Systems at Cranfield Environment Centre, Cranfield University, with over two decades of research experience in sustainable land systems, agroforestry, soil resources, and ecosystem services. His interdisciplinary work integrates biophysical, economic, and social science methods to evaluate land use change and its impacts under future scenarios. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Natural Resources Development from the University of East Anglia, and an MSc and PhD from Cranfield University, focusing on land and water management and bio-economic modeling of agroforestry systems, respectively. His early career included seven years of fieldwork in southern India on catchment management and reforestation. Graves' research spans carbon and climate risk, digital agriculture, natural capital valuation, and soil sustainability. He develops and applies spatially explicit models to assess ecosystem services, trade-offs in land use systems, and the economic viability of novel crops like Sida hermaphrodita and Silphium perfoliatum. His recent work includes the Water-Energy-Food-Environment (WEFE) nexus in Andean countries and regenerative agriculture in the UK. His publications reveal a strong focus on modeling agroforestry systems, valuing ecosystem services, and assessing environmental and economic impacts of land use. Themes include climate change mitigation, soil degradation costs, biodiversity, and stakeholder preferences. His work is frequently published in high-impact journals such as Agronomy for Sustainable Development , Land Use Policy , and Science of the Total Environment . Economic and social impact of novel bioenergy crops (SidaTim, EU) Value of wetlands for wellbeing (WetlandLIFE, NERC) Food, environment, energy, and water nexus in Peru and Ecuador (NERC/CONICYT) Restoration of peatlands under climate change (ASC) Impacts of lowland peatland restoration on food security (Natural England) Fusion of satellite and ground data for crop optimization (ESA) He has advised and collaborated with major organizations including Defra, NERC, EU, ESA, and the Committee on Climate Change. His research informs policy on sustainable agriculture, climate adaptation, and land use planning. Graves is actively involved in academic supervision and teaching, though specific advisees are not listed. He contributes to books and reports on agroforestry modeling and classification, and is a key figure in European agroforestry research networks.