جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Anush Tserunyanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mathematics
• Ergodic Theory
• Combinatorics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anush Tserunyan is a Professor of Mathematics at McGill University, Canada, and a Visiting Professor at the Unit of Pure and Applied Mathematics (UMPA) at École normale supérieure de Lyon from December 1, 2024, to January 31, 2025. She holds a bachelor's and master's in computer science and applied mathematics from Yerevan State University (2005–2007) and a Ph.D. in Mathematics from UCLA (2013), focusing on finite generators for group actions, equivalence relations, and recursive program complexity. Research Interests: Anush Tserunyan specializes in Ergodic Theory , Combinatorics , and Group Actions , with notable contributions to graph theory, hypergraphs, and Ramsey theory. Her work bridges combinatorial structures with analytic methods, particularly in dynamical systems and descriptive set theory. Collaborations: During her visit to UMPA, she collaborates with teams in Geometry, Groups and Dynamics , and Number Theory , alongside researchers like Benjamin Schraen and Sophie Morel. Her stay includes seminars on GGD, Number Theory, and the 'Actions!' working group. Publications: Her research spans topics like ergodic theorems, disjoint matchings in graphs, and algebraic hypergraphs, reflecting a focus on foundational mathematical structures and their applications.

Timothy Leeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Aerodynamics
• Fluid Mechanics
• Unsteady Experimental Aerodynamics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Timothy Lee is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at McGill University. He is affiliated with the Aerodynamic Research Group/Lab and is located in McConnell Engineering Building, Room 211. His research focuses on advanced aerodynamics and fluid mechanics, including unsteady experimental aerodynamics, wingtip vortex behavior, and turbulence control techniques. Education: Ph.D., University of Idaho M.S., Portland State University Research interests include dynamic-stall flow control, low-speed aerodynamics, and experimental methods like particle image velocimetry and wind tunnel testing. His work bridges theoretical fluid dynamics with practical applications in aerodynamic systems. Teaching responsibilities include courses such as MECH 331 (Fluid Mechanics 1), MECH 494 (Honours Design Project), MECH 499 (Interdisciplinary Design Project 2), and MECH 610 (Fundamentals of Fluid Dynamics). No academic awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials.

• Applied aerodynamics
• Sustainable aviation
• Distributed propulsion
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Phillip J. Ansell is an Associate Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), affiliated with the Grainger College of Engineering. He directs the Center for Sustainable Aviation and the Center for High-Efficiency Electrical Technologies for Aircraft. His academic positions include Assistant Professor (2015–2021) and current role as Associate Professor since 2021. He teaches courses such as AE 416 (Applied Aerodynamics), AE 419 (Aircraft Flight Mechanics), and AE 515 (Wing Theory). Education: BS, The Pennsylvania State University, Aerospace Engineering, 2008 MS, UIUC, Aerospace Engineering, 2010 PhD, UIUC, Aerospace Engineering, 2013 Research Interests: Focuses on applied aerodynamics, sustainable aviation, distributed propulsion, flow control, and aircraft electrification. His work integrates experimental fluid mechanics and computational models to advance aviation sustainability. Key projects include hydrogen propulsion systems, cryogenics in aviation, and unsteady aerodynamics for rotorcraft. Research Contributions: Authored/co-authored books like Aircraft Cryogenics (Springer, 2024). His articles address sustainable aviation frameworks, hydrogen-electric propulsion, and high-lift aerodynamics. Recent trends emphasize decarbonization pathways and system-of-systems analysis. Awards & Honors: Dean's Award for Excellence in Research (2025) NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts Fellow (2025) AIAA Associate Fellow (2024) Forbes 30 Under 30 (2016) Advising & Grants: Advises graduate students on propulsion and aerodynamics. Secured grants from AFOSR, ARO, and NASA. Active in AIAA committees, including Electrified Aircraft Technology Technical Committee (Chair, 2020–2023). Labs & Teams: Leads the Aerodynamics and Unsteady Flows Research Group, using UIUC’s wind tunnel facilities. Collaborates on projects like the Five Circles of Sustainable Aviation framework and cryogenic propulsion systems.

Timothy Rileyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Geometric Group Theory
• Geometric Topology
• Algorithmic Complexity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Timothy Riley is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Cornell University, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on geometric group theory, studying infinite discrete groups through geometric lenses such as Riemannian manifolds, graphs, and cell complexes. Key interests include curvature, geometric features of group presentations, and algorithmic complexity. He holds a D.Phil. from Oxford University (2002). Research spans geometric aspects of the word problem, hyperbolic groups, Dehn functions, and applications to cryptography and topology. His work integrates algebraic, topological, and computational perspectives. Notable collaborations include studies on hydra groups, Cayley graphs, and asymptotic cones. Publications emphasize geometric topology and group theory, with contributions to understanding filling invariants and geometric algorithmic properties. His office is 403 Malott Hall, and he maintains an active personal web page. No explicit awards are listed in the provided text, though he was part of news items related to teaching honors in 2024.

David I. Augustمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Compilers
• Computer Architecture
• Parallel Processing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

David I. August is a Professor of Computer Science at Princeton University, affiliated with the Department of Electrical Engineering. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2000. His research focuses on compilers and computer architecture, emphasizing synergistic design between compilers and microarchitecture. He leads the Liberty Research Group, which explores topics such as automatic parallelization, memory profiling, and speculative execution. August joined Princeton in 1999 as a lecturer, advancing to full professor in 2012. He has served as program chair for MICRO 2009 and on committees for ISCA, PLDI, and ASPLOS. His notable accolades include the IEEE Fellow designation, Best Paper Awards at PLDI and CGO, and teaching awards from Princeton's School of Engineering. His work spans compiler optimizations, hardware-software co-design, and security architectures like TrustGuard. Recent research includes GPU scheduling (GhOST), memory profiling frameworks (PROMPT), and instruction prefetching (PDIP). He advises over 20 graduate students, many now leading roles at tech companies and academia. August teaches courses such as COS-126 (Intro to CS), COS-375 (Computer Architecture), and graduate seminars. His projects often bridge theory and practice, with tools like NOELLE and Liberty Research Group initiatives advancing compiler infrastructure and parallelism extraction.

Eva Bellinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Democratization
• Authoritarianism
• Political Reform
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Eva Bellin is the Myra and Robert Kraft Professor of Arab Politics in the Department of Politics at Brandeis University, affiliated with the Crown Center for Middle East Studies. Her research focuses on democratization, authoritarian persistence, political and economic reform, civil society, religion and politics, and cultural change in the Middle East. She holds a BA from Harvard University and a PhD from Princeton University. Her notable contributions include the book Stalled Democracy and co-editing Building Rule of Law in the Arab World . Bellin has been a Carnegie Scholar (2006–2008) and a Fellow at the Princeton Institute for Regional and International Studies (2006–2007), and received the Dean's Mentoring Award (2015) for graduate student mentorship. She has conducted fieldwork in Tunisia, Egypt, Israel, and Pakistan. Her research explores the dynamics of authoritarian regimes in the Arab world, particularly post-Arab Spring transformations, and the intersection of religion and governance. She has contributed to journals such as World Politics , Comparative Politics , and Foreign Affairs . Her work on the robustness of authoritarianism and democratic divergence in the Middle East has been widely cited in academic and policy circles. She has also advised on rule of law initiatives in the region and served on the editorial board of Comparative Politics since 2005.

Chris B. Schafferمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biomedical Imaging and Instrumentation
• Bioengineering
• Neuroscience
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Chris B. Schaffer is a Professor in the Meinig School of Biomedical Engineering at Cornell University, specializing in developing advanced optical techniques to study neurovascular dynamics in neurological diseases. His lab focuses on Alzheimer’s disease mechanisms, leveraging multiphoton microscopy and in vivo imaging to explore capillary stalling, cerebral blood flow deficits, and their cognitive impacts. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from Harvard University and postdoctoral training in neuroscience at UC San Diego. Research interests include biomedical imaging instrumentation, neurodegenerative disease modeling, and science education innovation. Awards include AAAS Fellowship (2021), AIMBE Fellowship (2019), and multiple teaching accolades. His work bridges engineering and medicine, with contributions to spinal cord injury studies, epilepsy, and vascular contributions to dementia (VCID). Notable discoveries include identifying neutrophil-induced capillary stalls as a key Alzheimer’s disease mechanism and demonstrating cerebral blood flow improvements can restore memory in mouse models. His lab also develops educational tools emphasizing science as a discovery process, used in K-12 and university settings.

Gustavo M. Silvaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Molecular Biology
• Cell Biology
• Ubiquitin Signaling
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Gustavo M. Silva is the Jack H. Neely Associate Professor of Biology at Duke University's Trinity College of Arts & Sciences, a position he has held since 2025. Previously, he served as Associate Professor of Biology (2024-present) and Assistant Professor of Cell Biology (2022-present) at Duke. His research is conducted through the Silva Lab (sites.duke.edu/silvalab), which focuses on molecular mechanisms of cellular stress response. Education: Ph.D. from University of Sao Paulo (Brazil), 2010 B.Sc. from University of Sao Paulo (Brazil), 2004 Dr. Silva's research centers on understanding how gene expression is regulated at transcriptional and translational levels during cellular stress. His lab specifically investigates how the ubiquitin system controls protein synthesis and degradation dynamics under stress conditions, which are critical for cellular physiology. His work has significant implications for understanding disease mechanisms where protein homeostasis is disrupted. The research combines biochemical, genetic, and proteomic approaches to dissect these complex regulatory networks. His publication record demonstrates a clear evolution from fundamental studies on redox regulation and proteasome function to more complex investigations of ubiquitin signaling in translation control and stress response. Recent work increasingly focuses on K63-linked ubiquitination's role in ribosome function and translation regulation, with growing emphasis on the clinical implications of these mechanisms in disease contexts including cancer. Scientific Awards & Recognition: Paul T. Englund Emerging Scholar Award (Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, 2024) Dean's Award for Excellence in Mentoring (Duke Graduate School, 2023) Science Diversity Leadership Award (Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, 2022) Best Professor Award (Vanderbilt Basic Sciences Juneteenth Committee, 2022) 100 inspiring Black scientists in America (CellPress, 2020) Dr. Silva actively mentors students at multiple levels, as evidenced by his Dean's Award for Excellence in Mentoring. His research is supported by substantial funding including NIH grants such as the Tri-Institutional Molecular Mycology and Pathogenesis Training Program (2024-2029) and 'Stalling cancer at the ribosome' from the V Foundation for Cancer Research (2025-2028). He also serves as Principal Investigator on multiple R01 grants focused on ubiquitin's role in translation control and stress response. The Silva Lab maintains strong collaborative relationships with institutions including the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and ETH Zurich, and participates in several interdisciplinary training programs at Duke that support underrepresented students in biomedical sciences.

• Fluid Mechanics
• Turbulence
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Philipp Schlatter is a Professor in the Department of Mechanics at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. His research focuses on fluid mechanics, turbulence, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD), with expertise in high-performance computing and direct numerical simulations (DNS). He leads projects involving scalable CFD frameworks like Neko and Nek5000, and investigates turbulent boundary layers, flow control, and coherent flow structures. His work includes experimental and numerical studies of wing profiles, rotating systems, and transition dynamics. Schlatter teaches courses on computational fluid dynamics and turbulence, emphasizing both theoretical and practical aspects of fluid mechanics. Key research interests include developing numerical methods for high-fidelity simulations, understanding turbulence mechanisms, and optimizing flow control strategies. His contributions span aerodynamics, heat transfer, and the application of machine learning to fluid dynamics problems. Schlatter collaborates extensively on interdisciplinary projects, leveraging advanced computing resources to address complex fluid flow phenomena. Publications highlight advancements in DNS frameworks, Bayesian optimization for flow control, and analysis of turbulent structures in pipe and boundary layer flows. His research also addresses challenges in measurement techniques and uncertainty quantification in CFD simulations.

Goetz Bramesfeldمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Applied Aerodynamics
• Flight Vehicle Design
• Small UAV Design
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Goetz Bramesfeld serves as a Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Toronto Metropolitan University, where he leads research in applied aerodynamics and unconventional flight systems. His expertise spans flight vehicle design, small UAV development, and motorless flight dynamics, with particular emphasis on energy harvesting from atmospheric phenomena. Bramesfeld's educational background includes a PhD (2006) and MS (1999) from The Pennsylvania State University, and a BEng (1998) from Technische Universität Braunschweig. His research interests focus on applied aerodynamics , flight dynamics , and energy-efficient aircraft design , with notable contributions to sailplane optimization, gust energy extraction, and microwave-powered UAV concepts. His work bridges theoretical aerodynamics with practical applications in both terrestrial and planetary exploration contexts. Analysis of his publication record reveals consistent innovation in energy harvesting flight systems, particularly through gust energy extraction and unconventional propulsion methods. His research evolves from traditional sailplane optimization toward cutting-edge concepts like microwave-powered aircraft and planetary exploration gliders, maintaining strong connections between fundamental aerodynamics and real-world flight applications. Bramesfeld actively supervises graduate students through the Applied Aerodynamics Laboratory of Flight (AALF) and maintains significant professional engagement as a Senior Member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), member of the Canadian Aeronautics and Space Institute (CASI), Associated Editor for the Technical Soaring Journal, and board member of the Organisation Scientifique et Technique du Vol à Voile (OSTIV).

Ramanujan Hegdeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cell Biology
• Molecular Biology
• Membrane Proteins
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ramanujan Hegde serves as a Professor and Group Leader at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB), University of Cambridge, where he directs research on membrane protein biosynthesis and cellular quality control mechanisms. His work examines how membrane proteins are accurately targeted to organelles, inserted into lipid bilayers, folded, and assembled into functional complexes, with emphasis on the cellular pathways that eliminate defective proteins to prevent disease. Professor Hegde's research program focuses on fundamental questions in cell biology: How do cells ensure precise membrane protein localization? What molecular machinery governs protein insertion and folding? How do quality control systems detect and degrade misfolded proteins? His investigations reveal that biosynthetic failures are common, triggering degradation pathways linked to diseases like neurodegeneration. Key research areas include: Intramembrane chaperone mechanisms for multipass membrane proteins Orphan subunit recognition during complex assembly Ribosome-associated mRNA degradation in autoregulation Proteasome assembly quality control ER membrane protein complex functions Molecular basis of protein aggregation diseases His 2017-2023 publications in Cell, Nature, and Science demonstrate consistent innovation in protein quality control, with landmark discoveries including UBE2O's role in orphan subunit degradation, the EMC as a transmembrane domain insertase, and TTC5-mediated tubulin autoregulation. These works bridge basic cell biology with disease mechanisms through rigorous biochemical and structural approaches. Professor Hegde mentors a research team of 11 scientists: Christine Desroches Altamirano Zhong Yan Gan Dino Janssen Ryan Judy Jennifer Miao Elizabeth Miller Tim Stevens Julia Toplak Huping Wang Haoxi Wu Eszter Zavodszky His laboratory operates within the MRC LMB's world-class infrastructure, utilizing advanced techniques in biochemistry, structural biology, and cell imaging. Supported by Medical Research Council funding, the group maintains strong collaborations across Cambridge and internationally to dissect protein biogenesis pathways with implications for therapeutic development in protein-misfolding disorders.

Joseph Mooreمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Aerial Robotics
• Computational Control
• Learning-based Control
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Joseph Moore is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University (JHU), serving as Director of the Agile and Intelligent Robotics (AIRO) Laboratory. He is affiliated with the Laboratory for Computational Sensing and Robotics (LCSR), the Institute for Assured Autonomy (IAA), and holds a Bridging Faculty appointment in the Research and Exploratory Development Department (REDD) at JHU/APL. His research focuses on computational control, machine learning, and robotics to enable agile systems operating in complex environments. Dr. Moore previously served as Robotics Group Chief Scientist at JHU/APL, leading projects on hybrid unmanned aerial-aquatic vehicles and aerobatic fixed-wing systems. He has secured funding as Principal Investigator (PI) for ONR, DARPA, and ARL programs, particularly in post-stall maneuvering control and multi-robot coordination. His work emphasizes robust control strategies for autonomous systems in constrained environments. Research interests include aerial robotics, optimization, and learning-based control. Notable contributions involve NMPC-based systems, UAV navigation, and adaptive control for uncertain environments. His recent articles highlight advancements in swarm coordination, morphing-wing UAVs, and PAC-NMPC frameworks. Dr. Moore advises students such as Mark Gonzales and Adam Polevoy. Key grants include ONR/DARPA-funded projects on post-stall flight control and Army-funded multi-robot coordination efforts. His lab (AIRO) and collaborations (LCSR, IAA) drive applied and theoretical robotics research.

• Aerospace Engineering
• Sustainable Aviation
• Hydrogen Propulsion Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Phillip J Ansell is an Associate Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Illinois. He serves as the Director of the Center for High-Efficiency Electrical Technologies for Aircraft (CHEETA), focusing on advancing sustainable aviation through innovative propulsion and energy systems. His research interests include aerodynamics optimization, hydrogen propulsion, electric aircraft integration, and cryogenic technologies. Ansell has received prestigious awards such as the AFOSR Young Investigator Award (2015), ARO Young Investigator Award (2017), and the Lawrence Sperry Award (2023), recognizing his contributions to sustainable aviation and flow control technologies. His work spans interdisciplinary areas like hydrogen fuel cell systems, airfoil design, and electrified aircraft architectures. Recent research emphasizes sustainable aviation frameworks, cryogenic hydrogen storage, and propulsion-airframe integration. Ansell has collaborated on projects involving distributed propulsion systems, wind energy optimization, and advanced plasma actuators for flow control. His leadership in CHEETA drives innovations in superconductivity and high-temperature superconducting components for next-generation aircraft. Notable contributions include studies on laminar flow control, transonic aerodynamics, and the technical challenges of integrating MW-scale hydrogen propulsion systems. His publications reflect a blend of theoretical modeling, experimental validation, and systems engineering approaches to address aviation's sustainability challenges.

Karen Mullenersمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Fluid Dynamics
• Unsteady Flow Phenomena
• Bio-inspired Robotics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Karen Mulleners is an Associate Professor at the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the School of Engineering (STI), the Institute of Mechanical Engineering (IGM), and the UNFOLD Laboratory (Laboratoire de diagnostic des écoulements instationnaires). She also serves in the SGM-ENS teaching department and is a member of the EDEY-GE doctoral program commission. Her research focuses on experimental fluid dynamics, particularly unsteady flow phenomena and vortex dynamics. Professor Mulleners specializes in the intersection of fluid dynamics and bio-inspired engineering, with research interests including: Unsteady vortex-dominated flow phenomena Fluid-structure interaction in flexible systems Experimental methods for flow visualization and measurement Application of fluid dynamics principles to bio-inspired robotics Aerodynamic performance optimization of wind turbine systems Vortex dynamics in flapping and rotating wing systems Her recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate a strong experimental focus on understanding complex fluid phenomena, particularly in bio-inspired robotics and renewable energy applications. Mulleners' work consistently addresses fundamental questions about vortex formation, flow control, and fluid-structure interactions, with significant contributions to understanding dynamic stall in wind turbines and undulatory swimming mechanics. Her research group employs advanced diagnostic techniques to study unsteady flows, often bridging engineering and biological principles. Professor Mulleners actively supervises PhD students and has directed multiple EPFL theses. Her teaching responsibilities include courses on Measurement Techniques and Aerodynamics, where she imparts knowledge on experimental methods for observing and measuring physical variables such as force, resistance, temperature, flow velocity, and structural deformation. The UNFOLD Laboratory, which Professor Mulleners leads, focuses on diagnostic techniques for unsteady flow phenomena, employing advanced experimental methods including flow visualization, particle image velocimetry, and force measurement systems to study complex fluid dynamics problems with applications in renewable energy and bio-inspired engineering.

• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Turbomachinery
• Aerodynamics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kidambi Sreenivas is an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC), affiliated with the College of Engineering and Computer Science. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering and specializes in computational fluid dynamics (CFD), with a focus on unstructured multi-physics flow solvers and applications in aerospace, environmental systems, and biomedical engineering. His research bridges academia and industry, collaborating with NASA, the U.S. Navy, Department of Energy, and private companies. Dr. Sreenivas' research interests include rotating machinery simulations, pre-conditioners for non-ideal fluids, and real-world applications such as submarine hydrodynamics, wind farm optimization, aerodynamic efficiency of vehicles, and contaminant dispersal modeling. He has pioneered methods for simulating complex geometries and physics, including high-fidelity simulations of hypersonic vehicles, weapons bay cavities, and shock-wave interactions. Recent work emphasizes advanced CFD methodologies for high-speed flows, thermal effects on turbulence, and aerothermal characteristics of hypersonic test articles. His collaborations have led to practical solutions for drag reduction on Class 8 trucks and improved accuracy in wind turbine modeling. Dr. Sreenivas also contributes to educational initiatives, such as developing PIV systems for undergraduate fluid mechanics labs. His advising and grants reflect partnerships with federal agencies and private sectors, focusing on projects like microplastic sampling devices for stormwater management. These projects highlight his interdisciplinary approach to solving real-world engineering challenges through cutting-edge computational methods.