جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Vinod Narayananمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Energy Efficiency
• Thermal Management
• Microscale Heat Transfer
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Vinod Narayanan is a faculty member in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of California, Davis. He serves as the Associate Director of the UC Davis Western Cooling Efficiency Center (WCEC) and leads the Supercritical carbon dioxide Thermal Energy Enhancement Laboratory (STEEL) and Microscale Thermal Energy Enhancement Laboratory (𝜇TEEL). His research focuses on energy efficiency, microscale heat transfer, and solar thermal energy applications. Key areas include designing compact heat exchangers for high-temperature systems, enhancing boiling and condensation in microscale environments, and optimizing energy efficiency in buildings and industrial processes. Research interests span thermal management for electronics and avionics, solar thermal power generation using supercritical CO2, and additive manufacturing of heat exchangers. Collaborations with institutions like Carnegie Mellon University and funding from the Department of Energy highlight his work's impact. Awards include the IEEE ITherm Best Poster Award and ASHRAE's Best Paper Award. His labs develop technologies to reduce energy consumption in thermal systems, with applications in decarbonizing food processing and livestock cooling. Major grants include a $4.6M DOE grant for heat exchanger optimization and a $2.4M ARPA-E award for 3D-printed heat exchangers. He has contributed to numerous high-impact publications since 2013, with recent work emphasizing additive manufacturing and solar thermal systems. His interdisciplinary approach bridges thermal science, materials engineering, and sustainable energy solutions.

• Smart Grids
• Electrical Power Systems
• Renewable Energy Integration
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Pedro Manuel Santos de Carvalho is a Full Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Instituto Superior Técnico (University of Lisbon). His academic focus encompasses smart grids, renewable energy integration, and optimization of power systems. He teaches advanced courses like Network Analysis, Data Analytics for Smart Grids, and Fundamentals of Electrical Energy. His research explores cutting-edge topics such as quantum computing applications for grid optimization, data-driven methods for admittance matrix estimation, and decentralized control strategies for distribution networks. He has published extensively on distribution network planning, dynamic reserve coordination, and energy policy implications of renewable integration. Recent work emphasizes grid flexibility, off-grid solar solutions in South America, and the socio-economic impacts of electrification programs. His contributions span technical innovations (e.g., QUBO formulations for loss minimization) to policy-oriented analyses of long-term energy market uncertainties. Key Projects: Active distribution network data strategies, dynamic reconfiguration for PV resilience, and multi-criteria site selection for off-grid solar Collaborations: Partnerships with institutions like INESC-ID and international researchers in the Azores Islands and Lithuania

Keena Trowellمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Hydrogen Production
• Energy Storage
• Sustainable Energy Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Keena Trowell is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at McMaster University's College of Engineering. Her research focuses on metal-water reactions, hydrogen energy systems, and sustainable energy storage solutions. She actively works on addressing energy storage challenges for decarbonization through innovative technologies like supercritical water oxidation and circular fuels systems. Mechanical Engineering faculty member at McMaster University Specializes in metal-water reactions and hydrogen production Teaches courses on energy storage and circular fuels Develops sustainable energy carriers for remote applications Conducts techno-economic analysis of clean energy systems Research Areas: Supercritical water oxidation for hydrogen generation Power-to-X and circular fuel systems Energy-water nexus analysis Techno-economic modeling of energy carriers Decarbonization strategies for hard-to-abate sectors Scientific Contributions: Patented supercritical metal-water reaction technology Published extensively on aluminum-based hydrogen storage Active in energy transition research for transportation and remote communities

Naima Chabouniمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Energy Economics
• Energy Systems Modeling
• Renewable Energy Integration
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Naima Chabouni serves as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Switzerland's Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI), embedded within the Energy Economics Group of the Laboratory for Energy Systems Analysis under the PSI Center for Nuclear Engineering and Sciences. Her work forms part of the SCENE project, a Center of Excellence dedicated to net-zero emissions research and cross-institutional collaboration. Her academic credentials include: Dr.-Ing. from the National School of Statistics and Applied Economics (ENSSEA) M.Sc. from the National School of Management (ENSM) Chabouni specializes in energy economics, modeling/optimization, and statistical analysis with emphasis on integrating variable renewable energy technologies into energy systems. Her research advances the Swiss TIMES model through enhanced temporal/spatial resolution and refined flexibility measures for supply/demand-side management. She particularly addresses energy transition challenges in hydrocarbon-dependent economies like Algeria, examining policy pathways for sustainable development. Her publication trends reveal consistent focus on Algeria's energy landscape through TIMES-based modeling, covering shale gas strategies, renewable integration, green hydrogen potential, and climate impacts on electricity demand. These studies employ rigorous econometric and statistical frameworks to evaluate decarbonization scenarios while balancing energy security and economic constraints. As an active contributor to the SCENE project and reviewer for organizations like the Mediterranean Energy Observatory and IRENA, Chabouni engages in shaping regional energy perspectives. While no formal student advising or specific grants are documented, her collaborative work across PSI, Mines Paris-PSL, and Algerian institutions demonstrates significant involvement in international energy research networks. She operates within PSI's Energy Economics Group, which concentrates on developing and applying energy system models to inform evidence-based policy decisions for sustainable energy transitions, particularly in European and North African contexts.

• Energy Sustainability
• Thermodynamics
• Heat Transfer Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Juan José Cartelle Barros is a Professor at Universidade da Coruña's Escola Politécnica de Enxeñaría de Ferrol, working within the Department of Sciences and Marine Engineering, specifically in the Area of Heat engines and machines. He is an active faculty member with current teaching responsibilities for the 2025/2026 academic year and serves as a member of the Mixed Engineering Group research team. His research focuses on energy sustainability, thermodynamics, and marine engineering applications. Professor Cartelle Barros has published extensively in high-impact journals including Scientific Reports, Science of the Total Environment, and Journal of Marine Science and Engineering. His recent work examines sustainability assessment of power plants, optimization of thermal systems, marine renewable energy, and circular economy applications. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on practical sustainability applications across energy systems, with particular attention to quantifiable metrics for environmental impact assessment and efficiency improvement. His research bridges theoretical engineering principles with real-world sustainability challenges. Professor Cartelle Barros has secured multiple research grants from diverse funding sources including: European Union (2022-2025) Industrial Campus (2023) Universidade da Coruña (2021-2023) Xunta de Galicia (2020-2021) European Regional Development Fund (2017-2020) Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness (2017-2019) He actively supervises bachelor's and master's theses, with recent topics covering energy system sustainability, thermal equipment optimization, and marine engineering applications. His teaching spans multiple engineering disciplines including Mechanical, Naval, and Industrial Engineering programs, with courses on thermodynamics, energy planning, and sustainability optimization. Professor Cartelle Barros maintains international research collaborations and has presented work at conferences across Spain, Portugal, Cuba, and other international venues, demonstrating a strong network within the energy engineering research community.

• Electric Power Systems
• Energy Economics
• Energy Policy Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michel Rivier Abbad is a Full Professor at the Electrical Engineering Department of Universidad Pontificia Comillas (IIT), where he has held academic and leadership roles since 1988. His career spans energy economics, electricity market modeling, and regulatory frameworks, with extensive consulting for entities like Iberdrola, World Bank, and European Commission. Education: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (Universidad Pontificia Comillas, 1998) Leadership: Former Director of IIT (2002–2008) Research Focus : His work addresses electricity market design , renewable energy integration , transmission expansion planning , and energy system optimization . Recent studies examine grid reinforcement under high renewable penetration and reliability mechanisms for decarbonized systems. Scientific Contributions : Over 50 journal publications and 60 projects focus on European energy market reform , Iberian reliability options , and Latin American interconnections . Collaborations with institutions like MIT and European University Institute highlight his global expertise.

Greg Averyمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Life Cycle Assessment
• Renewable Energy Systems
• Circular Economy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Greg Avery is a Researcher III in Decision Support Analysis at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), specializing in life cycle assessment, circular economy analysis, and energy systems modeling. He holds a Bachelor's and Master's in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan and University of Toledo respectively. Research Focus: Greenhouse gas emissions quantification Materials Flows through Industry (MFI) modeling Pumped hydropower storage optimization Sustainable glass manufacturing Workforce development in energy sectors Recent Publications: His 2023-2025 work examines renewable technology deployment barriers, U.S. chemical sector decarbonization, and electricity generation scenarios. Key keywords span Renewable Energy , Environmental Risk , and Circular Economy . Education: B.S., Chemical Engineering, University of Michigan M.S., Chemical Engineering, University of Toledo

• Demand Response
• Energy Systems Optimization
• Microgrids
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Francisco Martín Martínez is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Technological Research (IIT) within the Higher Technical School of Engineering (ICAI) at Comillas Pontifical University. He combines teaching with research in energy systems, focusing on microgrids , demand flexibility , and renewable energy integration . Industrial Engineering (Electrical Specialization), 2013 Research Master's in Engineering Systems Modeling, 2015 PhD in Electrical Engineering, 2017 His research spans energy transition , prosumer models , aggregator systems , and transport electrification . He has developed the SPLODER optimization model and contributed to 16 journal publications and 3 book chapters on grid flexibility and smart systems. Recent publications (2022–2025) highlight trends in DER optimization , aggregator business models , and prosumer participation . These works analyze Spanish and European electricity systems , focusing on renewable integration and market design . Scientific recognitions include: ANECA certifications (Assistant, Associate, and Private Professor) Six-year research accreditation (2014–2019) He supervises PhD and master's theses and leads industry projects with companies like Endesa , Iberdrola , and Repsol . His work bridges academic research and startup innovation (co-founder of Stemy Energy, 2018–2024).

Canan Acarمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Integrated Hydrogen Energy Systems
• Renewable Energy Integration
• Exergy Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Canan Acar is an Associate Professor at the University of Twente's Faculty of Engineering Technology, specializing in integrated hydrogen energy systems within the Department of Thermal and Fluid Engineering. She holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Ontario Tech University and an MSc in Chemical Engineering from Illinois Institute of Technology. Her research focuses on renewable-based hydrogen systems for urban environments, emphasizing exergy analysis and circular energy solutions. She leads the Sustainable Energy Transition and Hydrogen research theme, collaborating internationally on projects like IS2H4C and MEDSEAPLAN. Dr. Acan has received prestigious awards including the Governor-General of Canada’s Gold Medal and Turkish Academy of Sciences’ Outstanding Young Scientist Award. She mentors PhD candidates such as Amirreza Kaabinejadian and Savvas Papadopoulos, fostering underrepresented groups in engineering. Her work bridges renewable energy integration, energy hubs, and decarbonization strategies, aiming to create resilient, fossil-free energy infrastructures.

Yashar Hajimolanaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Sustainable Energy Systems
• Hydrogen Technology
• Energy Storage and Conversion
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Yashar Hajimolana is an Assistant Professor in Energy Systems Integration at the University of Twente, leading the Energy Systems Integration research theme within the Thermal and Fluid Engineering Department. His research focuses on sustainable energy solutions, including energy hubs, hydrogen integration, and decarbonization strategies for industrial and transportation sectors. He specializes in reversible fuel cell systems for grid balancing and Power-to-X applications, advancing low-carbon infrastructure technologies. Research interests include: Multi-energy carrier systems and sector coupling Hydrogen production and storage Renewable energy integration Advanced fuel cell materials and dynamics His publications highlight trends in Hydrogen-ammonia synthesis for industrial decarbonization Energy hub optimization for North Sea infrastructure Regenerative fuel cell electrode innovations Grid stabilization via reversible solid oxide cells No scientific awards listed. His work involves developing energy systems for naval vessels, residential energy storage safety, and tiny house energy optimization. Active in the Energy Systems Integration research group at the University of Twente.

• Energy Systems
• Sustainable Energy
• Micro Gas Turbines
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Mohsen Assadi is a Professor at the Department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Stavanger (UiS), Norway. His work focuses on sustainable energy technologies, particularly micro gas turbines, hydrogen energy systems, geothermal applications, and AI-driven energy modeling. He actively collaborates with researchers across Europe and contributes to the clean energy transition through techno-economic and performance analyses. Research Interests: His research spans key areas in modern energy systems, including micro gas turbines , hydrogen and fuel-flexible combustion , geothermal energy , thermal energy storage , smart grids , and artificial intelligence applications in energy . He emphasizes techno-economic feasibility, decarbonization strategies, and system integration for residential, industrial, and urban environments. The recent publications highlight a strong trend toward AI-enhanced modeling for heating and cooling prediction, optimization of microgrids with hydrogen and renewables, and innovative energy storage solutions such as subsea pumped hydro and wastewater thermal reservoirs. His work bridges engineering fundamentals with real-world sustainability challenges. Scientific Awards: No scientific awards mentioned in the provided text. Advising and Grants: While specific students or grants are not listed, Dr. Assadi frequently co-authors with early-career researchers and engineers, suggesting an active mentoring and advisory role in research projects. His publications appear in high-impact journals and conferences in energy and engineering, indicating sustained research funding and collaborative project involvement. Labs and Teams: Though not explicitly named, his research output suggests involvement in energy systems labs focused on microturbines, geothermal applications, and AI-based energy modeling at the University of Stavanger. He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams across thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and sustainable urban infrastructure.

Homam Nikpey Somehsaraeiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Energy Systems
• Micro Gas Turbines
• Carbon Capture and Storage
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Homam Nikpey Somehsaraei is an Associate Professor in the Department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering at the University of Stavanger, Faculty of Science and Technology. His research focuses on sustainable energy systems, with an emphasis on micro gas turbines, carbon capture, renewable integration, and artificial intelligence applications in energy modeling and optimization. He is actively involved in advancing decarbonization technologies and improving energy efficiency in industrial and residential sectors. His research interests span a wide array of topics including micro gas turbines , CO 2 heat pumps , hydrogen energy , phase change materials , and AI-driven energy system modeling . He applies artificial neural networks and machine learning techniques to optimize performance, enable condition monitoring, and enhance data reliability in distributed energy systems. His work often integrates experimental validation with theoretical modeling to ensure practical applicability. The recent publications highlight a strong trend towards decarbonization , renewable integration , and smart energy systems . Key themes include solar-assisted heat pumps, hydrogen applications in steel production, and AI-based optimization of micro gas turbines. These works reflect a multidisciplinary approach combining mechanical engineering, energy systems, and computational intelligence to address global sustainability challenges. Scientific Awards: No scientific awards mentioned in the provided text. Advising and Grants: While no formal list of students or grants is provided, Dr. Nikpey Somehsaraei has supervised or co-supervised numerous research projects, particularly in the areas of micro gas turbines and AI applications in energy. His collaborations with industry and academic partners suggest active involvement in funded research initiatives, though specific grant details are not listed. Labs and Teams: He is associated with advanced research in energy systems at the University of Stavanger, likely contributing to or leading work within experimental and computational labs focused on micro gas turbines, carbon capture, and sustainable heating technologies. His frequent collaboration with researchers such as Mohsen Assadi and Ward De Paepe indicates participation in a dynamic, interdisciplinary research team.

Nick Szirbikمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Systems Engineering
• Agent-Based Serious Gaming
• Complex Systems Modelling
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Nick Szirbik is a Lecturer at the University of Groningen (RUG), Faculty of Science and Engineering, affiliated with the Engineering and Technology Institute Groningen (ENTEG). He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Politehnica University of Timisoara and has extensive postdoctoral and professional experience in agent-based systems and systems engineering. Education: Dipl. Eng. in Computer Science & Engineering (Politehnica Timisoara, 1987) PhD in Computer Science (Politehnica Timisoara, 1997), focusing on neural networks and distributed computing Postdoc at TU Eindhoven (1998-2000) in agent-based systems and enterprise modeling Research Interests: Agent-based serious gaming for infrastructure design Complex systems modeling in energy and logistics Multi-agent systems for supply networks and virtual enterprises Integration of AI techniques with industrial systems Key Projects: EU-funded projects: REWERSE, TraSer, EDGAR/GISEmarket National projects: CASIMIR (Dutch energy research) Development of simulation frameworks for supply chain and energy systems Teaching: Systems Engineering courses for MSc programs Undergraduate courses in Industrial Engineering and Management Past expertise in programming languages and neural networks Labs/Teams: Active contributor to ENTEG's systems engineering research group, focusing on interdisciplinary systems modeling and serious gaming applications.

Trieu Maiمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Renewable Energy Systems
• Power System Economics
• Energy Policy
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Trieu Mai is a Researcher at the Capacity Expansion & Electricity Markets Group within the Grid Planning and Analysis Center at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). His work focuses on renewable grid integration, energy system transformation, electrification, and clean energy policy, utilizing advanced power system models and energy-economic tools. Bachelor of Physics, University of California, Davis Master of Physics, University of California, Santa Cruz PhD in Theoretical Physics, University of California, Santa Cruz Research interests include 100% Renewable Energy Systems , Power System Economics , and Technology Innovation Impact Analysis , with a strong emphasis on modeling the evolution of electricity systems toward net-zero emissions. His work evaluates the costs, benefits, and impacts of high renewable penetration and grid flexibility solutions. Recent publications highlight continent-scale electricity system optimization , net-zero emissions strategies , and policy-driven energy system transformations . Key trends in his research involve time series aggregation techniques , multi-model collaborations , and interregional energy market analysis . Achievement Award, Utility Variable-Generation Integration Group (2013) Excellence Award, Energy Systems Integration Group (2019) NREL Chairman’s Award (2011, 2015) NREL Distinguished Member of Research Staff (2021)

Hariswaran Sitaramanمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Reacting Flows
• Adaptive Mesh Refinement
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Hariswaran Sitaraman is a Researcher IV in the Computational Science Center at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), specializing in computational modeling of reacting flows and numerical method development for high-performance computing architectures. His academic background includes: Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras Master of Aerospace Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin PhD in Aerospace Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin Dr. Sitaraman's research centers on multiphase reacting flow simulations for biochemical conversion processes, adaptive mesh refinement algorithms, and continuum-Lagrangian solvers for granular flows. His work bridges computational fluid dynamics, reacting flow physics, and advanced numerical techniques with direct applications in energy decarbonization and sustainable manufacturing. Analysis of his 2025 publications reveals strong emphasis on plasma-assisted combustion for ammonia-air systems, high-fidelity simulation of industrial processes like steelmaking, and adaptive computing frameworks for scale-up challenges. These works demonstrate integration of computational science with energy transition technologies across power generation, transportation, and industrial sectors. Scientific awards: None documented in source material. Advising and grant activities are not specified in the provided information, though his collaborative network indicates active engagement with energy research initiatives. As a core member of NREL's Computational Science Center, Dr. Sitaraman contributes to national efforts in advancing computational methods for next-generation energy systems through high-performance computing infrastructure.