جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Energy Informatics
• Blockchain Technology
• Cybersecurity
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Umit Cali is a Professor and Chair in Digital Engineering for Future Technologies at the University of York, UK, and holds a part-time Professor role in Energy Informatics at NTNU (Norwegian University of Science and Technology). He specializes in energy systems, blockchain, IT law, and data science, with over 20 years of experience in academia and industry. His research focuses on energy informatics, cybersecurity, and renewable energy integration. Education: PhD in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (University of Kassel, Germany) and LL.M in IT and IP Law (University of Goettingen, Germany). Research Interests: Blockchain applications in energy systems, AI-driven energy management, cybersecurity for critical infrastructure, legal frameworks for digital technologies, and sustainable energy policies. Recent work emphasizes digital twin technology for energy systems optimization, decentralized energy markets, and ethical AI deployment. His publications span energy storage, smart grid cybersecurity, and policy analysis for renewable energy adoption. Professional Experience: Previously worked at IBM, Fraunhofer Institute, EnBW, and as an assistant professor at multiple universities. Serves as Vice Chair of the IEEE Blockchain in Energy Standards Working Group (P2418.5).

Oskar Gstreinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Data Protection
• Artificial Intelligence
• Digital Identity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Oskar Gstrein is an Associate Professor at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Law, specializing in Governance and Innovation (G&I). He holds a secondary position as Lecturer at Saarland University. His research focuses on data protection, AI ethics, digital identity governance, and EU regulatory frameworks. Key research interests include: Artificial Intelligence regulation and societal impacts Data autonomy in smart cities and digital environments Transparency in investment migration and privacy law EU data retention policies and counterterrorism measures He has published over 70 works, including articles on GDPR enforcement, AI Act compliance, and blockchain-based identity systems. Notable awards include the 2018 ITS Rio de Janeiro Fellowship and the 2012 Hans Werner Osthoff Prize. Gstrein actively engages in public discourse on digital sovereignty, cybersecurity, and ethical AI through media contributions and conferences.

• Power Electronics
• Electrical Engineering
• Renewable Energy Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Carlos Teixeira is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Engineering at RMIT University, Australia. His research focuses on Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, and Renewable Energy Systems, with a particular emphasis on Multilevel Converters, Soft Switching Techniques, and Grid-Connected Converter Design. He actively supervises research projects in areas such as thermal storage applications, common-mode mitigation in converters, and microgrid control. Research Interests Modular Multilevel Converters (MMCs) Soft Switching Strategies for DC-DC Converters Grid Synchronization and Control Microgrid Power Management High-Power Energy Conversion Systems Recent Research Trends Dr. Teixeira's recent work emphasizes advancing modular converter architectures for efficient energy storage and distribution. His publications address challenges in harmonic analysis, stability assessment of grid-tied inverters, and FPGA-based real-time simulation platforms. Key themes include optimizing ZVS operation in DAB converters, developing sensorless grid synchronization schemes, and enhancing the resilience of distributed energy systems. Supervision & Grants He oversees projects on thermal conductivity improvements for phase change materials (PCMs), decentralized phase disposition modulation for MMCs, and autonomous power management in hybrid microgrids. While specific grants are not detailed, his research aligns with RMIT's focus on sustainable energy solutions and smart grid technologies.

Florian Dörflerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Distributed Control Systems
• Optimization
• Cyber-Physical Systems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Florian Dörfler is a Full Professor at ETH Zurich's Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering and Deputy Head of the Automatic Control Laboratory. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara (2013), and a Diplom in Engineering Cybernetics from the University of Stuttgart (2008). Prior to ETH, he was an Assistant Professor at UCLA (2013–2014). His research focuses on distributed control and optimization in complex systems, including smart grids, robotic coordination, and social networks. Key areas include power grid stability, online feedback optimization, and data-driven control. He has advised students who received or were finalists for prestigious awards at major conferences such as the European Control Conference and American Control Conference. Notable awards include the IFAC Manfred Thoma Medal (2020), European Control Award (2020), and IEEE Circuits and Systems Best Paper Award (2016). His work spans theoretical advancements and practical applications, with contributions to stability analysis, decentralized control, and energy systems. Led the Automatic Control Laboratory and contributes to ETH Zurich’s broader efforts in cyber-physical systems. Active in academic service, including editorial roles and conference organization. His lab develops cutting-edge solutions for grid resilience, distributed optimization, and networked systems.

• Power System Identification
• Bayesian Estimation
• Microgrid Control
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Pulkit Nahata is a Senior Scientist at ETH Zurich's Power Systems Laboratory and Project Lead for the NCCR Automation Energy Moonshot initiative. His research bridges power systems, control theory, and renewable integration, with industrial experience from Alstom Switzerland. Key research areas include Bayesian identification of distribution grids, passivity-based microgrid control, and cyber-security for DC networks. His publications demonstrate consistent focus on: adaptive grid modeling under uncertainty, decentralized voltage stabilization algorithms for microgrids with nonlinear loads, and resilient control architectures. Major collaborations include the NCCR Automation consortium with Walenstadt utility, advancing renewable integration in Swiss grids. His industry background informs applied methodologies for grid modernization challenges.

Georgia Pierrouمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Electric Power Systems
• Renewable Energy
• Optimization
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Georgia Pierrou is a Research Fellow at ETH Zurich's Power Systems Laboratory, specializing in dynamic analysis, optimization, and control of electric power systems integrating renewable energy and electrified transportation. She holds a PhD from McGill University and a M.Eng. from National Technical University of Athens. Her research focuses on developing data-driven methods for power system stability, wide-area voltage control using PMUs, and optimal integration of electric vehicles in railway energy systems. She investigates renewable energy coordination, grid resilience against cyber threats, and stochastic modeling of power system dynamics. Her publications show consistent focus on renewable-integrated power systems, with recent work emphasizing EV charging optimization in transportation networks and physics-informed data methods for grid management. Awards & Honors: Future Digileaders (2023) Best Poster Award (2023) EECS Rising Stars (2022) D.W. Ambridge Prize (2022) Green Talents Award (2021) AQPER Student Contest Finalist (2020) McGill GREAT Award (2019) Constantina N. Frangouli Scholarship (2019) George Kontaxis Award (2018) Stiftung Mercator Scholarship (2016) She leads projects including RailPower for future railway energy systems and teaches power system dynamics, optimization, and sustainable energy courses at ETH Zurich. She mentors students in power systems research and sustainable mobility solutions.

Hessam Golmohamadiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Smart Grid
• Energy Flexibility
• Electric Vehicles
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Hessam Golmohamadi is an Assistant Professor at Aalborg University's Faculty of Engineering and Science, specializing in Electric Power Systems and Microgrids. His research focuses on sustainable energy systems, smart grid technologies, and demand-side flexibility, particularly in residential and industrial sectors. He holds a PhD in Power and Smart Energy Systems (2019) from Aalborg University, with a thesis on retail energy management in electricity markets. Key projects include FLEXDIS (2024–2027), SUSTENANCE (2021–2024), and SERENE (2021–2025), addressing power system stability, carbon-neutral energy communities, and integrated energy systems. His work aligns with UN SDG goals for sustainable energy and climate action. Research interests span electric vehicle charging management, energy storage resilience, machine learning for thermal dynamics, and demand-response programs. Recent publications emphasize Bayesian optimization for energy efficiency, droop control in EV systems, and cognitive optimization for port energy storage. His articles explore technical advancements in grid-forming converters, hardware-in-loop testing, and multi-carrier microgrids. He collaborates widely, with a focus on丹麦 (Denmark) and欧盟 (EU) initiatives.

Andrew Balthropمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Supply Chain Policy
• Freight Transportation
• Trucking Industry
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Andrew Balthrop is an Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee’s Baker School of Public Policy & Public Affairs and the Department of Supply Chain Management . He holds a doctorate in economics from the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University. His research bridges freight transportation, supply chain dynamics, and regulatory policy, with specialized expertise in empirical analysis of environmental and safety regulations within the trucking industry. His work has been published in leading journals including the Journal of Operations Management , Journal of Business Logistics , and Energy Economics . Research Focus Balthrop investigates critical intersections between policy frameworks and supply chain efficiency, emphasizing: Impacts of safety regulations (e.g., electronic logging devices, inspection protocols) on trucking operations Economic consequences of environmental policies in freight transportation Labor market dynamics and occupational choices within logistics sectors Resource extraction economics and regulatory design for energy commodities Publication Trends His 15 most recent articles (2012–2025) demonstrate evolving focus areas: early work analyzed oil/gas production economics and fiscal decentralization, while recent studies address trucking safety, regulatory compliance, and workforce retention. Methodologically, he employs advanced econometric techniques—regression discontinuity, power-law distributions, and behavioral response modeling—to dissect industry-specific challenges.

• Robotics
• Renewable Energy Systems
• Microgrids
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Enrique Santiso Gómez is a Professor in the Department of Electronics at the University of Alcalá, specializing in electronic engineering applications for intelligent transport and renewable energy systems. His work bridges theoretical control strategies with real-world implementations in robotics and energy infrastructure. He earned his PhD from the University of Alcalá in 2003 with the thesis Absolute positioning of a mobile robot from brand recognition , supervised by Dr. Manuel Ramón Mazo Quintas and Dr. Jesús Ureña Ureña. His educational background established the foundation for his current research trajectory in mobile robotics and sensor systems. His research focuses on event-triggered and aperiodic control systems applied to diverse domains. Key areas include Robotics: Trajectory tracking, indoor positioning, and multi-robot coordination Renewable Energy: Blockchain-based microgrid management and photovoltaic integration Transport Systems: Railway safety with virtual balises and vehicle platooning Sensor Innovation: Laser scanning for state estimation and pressure monitoring in industrial processes Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2022-2013) reveals a consistent evolution toward resource-efficient control architectures . Early work emphasized robot localization and event-based sensing (2013-2017), transitioning to energy-focused applications (2020-2022) where blockchain strategies now optimize community microgrids. The interdisciplinary nature spans electrical engineering, computer science, and transportation engineering with recurring themes of delay tolerance and measurement error reduction. He actively contributes to two major research groups: GEINTRA : Electronic Engineering Applied to Intelligent Spaces and Transport GEISER : Electronic Engineering Applied to Renewable Energy Systems These groups drive his collaborative projects in smart infrastructure and sustainable energy solutions.

Jennifer Pybusمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Datafication
• Algorithmic Cultures
• Platform Politics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jennifer Pybus is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Politics at York University's Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies, and holds the Canada Research Chair in Data, Democracy and AI. Her research focuses on digital and algorithmic cultures, particularly the political economy of social media platforms and datafication processes that transform social interactions into exploitable data. She has held positions at King’s College London and conducted impactful interdisciplinary work through grants like the AHRC 'Our Data Ourselves' project and 'Zones of Data Translation' initiative. Education includes a PhD in English and Cultural Studies from McMaster University (2013), an MA, and a BA from Simon Fraser University. Her work bridges academia and public engagement, collaborating with organizations like Tactical Tech to develop tools for critical data literacy. Key contributions include analyses of mobile ecosystems' data capture mechanisms, platform monopolization, and algorithmic accountability. Research interests span data privacy (Dataveillance), platform politics, and the societal impacts of AI. She has presented at institutions globally and advised the European Parliament. Current initiatives aim to strengthen data literacy in Canada through participatory research and educational resources.

• Automation Technology
• Industrial Automation
• Energy Systems
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Alexander Fay is a faculty member at Ruhr University Bochum, leading the Automation Engineering department within the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology. His roles include Head of Department and a prominent researcher in automation technology, Industry 4.0, and cyber-physical systems. Educated at TU Braunschweig, he has extensive industry experience from ABB and academic leadership at HSU/UniBw Hamburg. His research focuses on automation systems, energy optimization, and autonomous robotics, with notable contributions in digital twin frameworks, agent-based control, and industrial data management. He has been honored with awards such as the MIT Review's 'Top 100 Young Innovators' and the Golden Badge of Honour from NAMUR. His work integrates interdisciplinary approaches, emphasizing practical applications in manufacturing, energy systems, and aerospace maintenance. Key collaborations include projects on modular electrolysis plants and U-space drone traffic management. His academic output spans over 70 publications in top-tier journals and conferences, reflecting expertise in automation theory and industry-relevant solutions.

• Political Science
• Gender Studies
• African Politics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Leonardo Arriola is a Professor and Dean of the School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts at the University of California Merced. His research focuses on political dynamics in sub-Saharan Africa, with particular emphasis on gender politics, ethnic relations, and institutional design. Research Interests Gendered political participation and empowerment Ethnic politics and coalition-building Democratic governance and autocratization Civic education and electoral violence Policing institutions and post-conflict stability Elite behavior in autocratic settings The most recent articles highlight his work on women's advocacy in Nigeria, elite responses to policy reforms, and institutional trust in African democracies. His research spans both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, often combining fieldwork with experimental designs. Key Themes in Publications Intersection of gender and political power Ethnic dynamics in authoritarian regimes Comparative analysis of democratization Impact of social media on intergroup relations Policing reforms in post-conflict settings Constitutional bargaining and executive dominance

Malcolm Campbell-Verduynمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• International Political Economy
• Global Governance
• Emergent Technologies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Malcolm Campbell-Verduyn is a Senior Lecturer in International Political Economy at the University of Groningen’s Faculty of Arts, Department of International Relations and International Organization. He holds a PhD from McMaster University and has held academic positions including Adjunct Professor at the University of Toronto and Senior Research Fellow at the Käte Hamburger Kolleg. His research focuses on emergent technologies, non-state actors, and expert knowledge in global governance, particularly blockchain and big data in environmental, financial, and security sectors. Education: PhD in International Relations (McMaster University, 2015), MA in Political Science (Universiteit Leiden, 2008), BA in Political Science (York University, 2007). Research Interests: Blockchain governance, digital identity, financial regulation, sustainability, and the intersection of technology and global policy. Professional Roles: Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Yearbook of Data Autonomy , Treasurer of the ISA STAIR section, Coordinator of the Sustainable Technology Research Group, and member of the Global Internet Governance Academic Network. Key Contributions: Author of Bitcoin and Beyond: Cryptocurrencies, Blockchains and Global Governance (2018) and Professional Authority After the Global Financial Crisis (2017). His work examines technology’s role in reshaping governance, post-crisis financial ethics, and the implications of decentralized systems.

Carolin Wiedemannمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Digital Cultures
• Social Theory
• Ethnographic Research
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Carolin Wiedemann is a Research Associate (Post-Doc) at the Department of Integration, Social Networks and Cultural Lifestyles within Humboldt University of Berlin . Her work bridges cultural/social theory, ethnographic research of digital cultures, and critical migration studies. Ph.D. on new forms of collectivity and subversion under digital conditions (2016) Former editor of Frankfurter Allgemeine Quarterly (2016–2020) Active in journalism for FAZ, analyse&kritik , and Missy Magazine Board member of Humanity in Action Co-editor of academic journal spheres on digital cultures Her research focuses on digital cultures , materialist feminism , and antifeminism , particularly in her upcoming book Tender and Free (2025). She has taught courses on qualitative research, feminist theory, Foucault, and digital media analysis at multiple universities. Notable collaborations include contributions to critical migration research networks and the TRANSMIT project. Selected publications center on: Digital infrastructures and anonymous collectives Algorithmic governance and affective networks Surveillance capitalism on social platforms Post-identity political movements

Marius Marcuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Energy Security
• Power Systems Engineering
• Electrical Power Grids
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Marius Marcu is a full Professor and Department Manager at the Department of Automation, Computers, Electrical and Power Engineering within the Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at the University of Petroșani. His work focuses on energy security, power systems resilience, and automation technologies. He leads the Electroenergetics Laboratory and has contributed extensively to modernizing electrical installations and energy efficiency practices. His research emphasizes critical infrastructure protection, grid stability, and the integration of renewable energy sources. Notable projects include risk assessments for high-voltage substations and the development of meditation-based brain-computer interface applications. He has also published extensively on energy policy and strategic management, advocating for institutional frameworks to enhance national energy security. Prof. Marcu’s technical contributions span power electronics, industrial automation, and safety standards compliance. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical implementations in mining, agriculture, and smart grid technologies. He maintains active collaborations across Europe, addressing transnational energy challenges and cybersecurity for power infrastructure.