جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Renewable Energy Technologies
• Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV)
• Smart Cities
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Momir Tabakovic is a Senior Lecturer/Researcher at Technikum Wien, serving as Head of the Competence Area for Renewable Energy Technologies. He specializes in integrating renewable energy systems into urban environments and educational frameworks. His work focuses on building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV), smart cities, and sustainable energy solutions. He has contributed to projects like the 'Zukunftsquartier' initiative in Vienna, advancing plus-energy neighborhoods and net-zero building standards. His educational background includes a PhD and MSc, with expertise in engineering and renewable energy systems. He has developed BIPV courseware for higher education and professionals, emphasizing practical applications and industry collaboration. Key research areas include smart grid technologies, energy storage, and digital transition strategies in engineering education. His work bridges academic research with real-world implementation, particularly in South Africa and Austria. Notable projects include the Dem4BIPV initiative for educational materials in photovoltaics and participation in the EU-ASCIN Smart Cities Network. He advocates for open labs and mobile labs to enhance postgraduate education and industry partnerships. Current efforts prioritize urban energy systems, renewable integration, and achieving the 2050 energy scenario goals.

Leigh S Tesfatsionمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Electric Power Market Design
• Agent-Based Computational Economics (ACE)
• Completely Agent-Based Modeling (c-ABM)
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Leigh S Tesfatsion is Professor Emerita of Economics and Courtesy Research Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Iowa State University. Her research focuses on electric power market design, Agent-Based Computational Economics (ACE), and the development of computational platforms like the AMES Market Package for grid systems analysis. She holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Minnesota (1975) with a mathematics minor. Her work spans multi-disciplinary topics including Flexible Least Squares (FLS), DSGL systems (Dynamic Stochastic General Equilibrium with Learning), and the integration of physical and economic measurement in power markets. Key contributions include the Linked Swing-Contract Market Design and the Trade Network Game (TNG) Laboratory. Research Highlights: Electric power market design for decarbonized grids Agent-based modeling of coupled physical/social systems DSGL framework for endogenous agent interactions Development of c-ABM principles for social science Awards: Recipient of the 2020 David A. Kendrick Award and IEEE Senior Member status. Keynote speaker at major computational economics and energy conferences globally. Labs/Platforms: Maintains open-source software including AMES V5.0, ITD TES Platform, and WACCShed for watershed sustainability modeling. Active in the IEEE PES Society and Society for Computational Economics (SCE).

Tadhg O'Donovanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Green Technology
• Solar Energy
• Renewable Energy Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Tadhg O’Donovan is the Chief Scientist and Deputy Vice Principal (Academic Leadership) at Heriot-Watt University’s Dubai Campus, holding a Professorship in Mechanical Engineering. He earned a BSc (2001) and PhD (2005) from Trinity College Dublin, followed by roles as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Lecturer at Trinity before joining Heriot-Watt in 2007. He advanced to Associate Professor (2015) and Professor (2019), while leading the School of Engineering & Physical Sciences (Dubai) since 2018 and the Institute of Mechanical, Process, and Energy Engineering since 2021. Education: Bachelor’s in Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, Trinity College Dublin (2001) PhD, Trinity College Dublin (2005) His research focuses on Green Technology , particularly solar energy conversion, storage systems, and phase change materials . He emphasizes techno-economic approaches for renewable energy components, securing over £4M in grants as PI/Co-I, including Energy Catalyst and Knowledge Transfer Partnership projects. He established Renewable Energy Test Sites in Edinburgh and Dubai to optimize solar technologies under varied climatic conditions. Awards: EUROTHERM Young Scientist Award (2008) Grants & Collaboration: Secured £4M+ in research grants Industry partnerships for renewable energy systems Labs & Facilities: Manages the Renewable Energy Test Site, supporting solar device testing and renewable system optimization. Active in outreach, such as the 2015 'I'm an Engineer' Energy Zone event.

Cao Thang Dinhمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Electrochemical Engineering
• Carbon Capture and Conversion
• Renewable Energy Technologies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Cao Thang Dinh is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Queen's University, associated with the Smith School of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry. He holds a joint appointment at the Beaty Water Research Centre. His research focuses on developing CO2 conversion technologies using renewable energy, emphasizing electrochemical systems for producing valuable chemicals like ethylene, ethanol, and propanol. Key areas include electrode design, reactor engineering, and system integration. Education: Ph.D. (2014) and M.Sc. (2010) in Chemical Engineering from Université Laval, and B.Eng. (2004) in Refining and Petrochemistry from Hanoi University of Mining and Geology. He teaches courses on electrochemical energy systems, pollution mitigation, and nanostructured materials. His work addresses scalability and stability in CO2 electrolysis, with particular interest in catalyst innovation and system-level optimization. Notable contributions include advancements in porous electrode architectures, hydrophilic separators for low-voltage electrolysis, and ternary metal catalysts for large-scale CO2 reduction. His research bridges fundamental catalysis and applied engineering solutions for decarbonization.

• CO2 Capture and Storage
• Thermodynamics
• Chemical Engineering
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jana Poplsteinova Jakobsen is a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Her research focuses on CO2 capture, transport, and storage, with significant contributions to thermodynamic modeling, fluid dynamics, and advanced measurement techniques. She leads projects involving viscometer development for high-pressure CO2 mixtures and integrates machine learning into process modeling frameworks. Her work spans experimental validation, uncertainty quantification, and techno-economic analysis of CO2 systems. Key collaborations include the BIGCCS and GATEWAY initiatives, addressing CCS infrastructure challenges. She advises students like Bahareh Khosravi, whose 2023 doctoral thesis advanced viscosity measurement methodologies. Research emphases include: 1) High-pressure fluid properties of CO2-rich mixtures, 2) Neural network applications in thermodynamic modeling, and 3) Optimizing CO2 transport infrastructure. Recent publications highlight novel viscometer designs and computational frameworks for unit operations. Her contributions to facility design (e.g., viscosity/density measurement systems) and solvent-based biogas upgrading technologies underscore her interdisciplinary approach. Ongoing work focuses on enhancing CCS deployment through industry-driven innovation and policy alignment.

• Industrial Ecology
• Life Cycle Assessment
• Sustainability Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anders Hammer Strømman is a Professor at NTNU’s Industrial Ecology Programme and Vice Dean for Sustainability at the Faculty of Engineering. His research focuses on sustainability science, energy systems, and climate change mitigation, leveraging tools like life cycle assessment (LCA) and multi-regional input-output analysis. He contributed to the IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report and developed frameworks like the MariTEAM shipping emissions model and the B-LEAP battery platform. Strømman teaches graduate courses in LCA for Industrial Ecology and Energy & Environment programs. His work addresses challenges in lithium-ion battery production, aviation emissions, and maritime trade’s energy impacts. He received the Laudise Medal in 2011 for contributions to industrial ecology. Key projects include analyzing battery cost trajectories, optimizing plastic packaging circularity, and modeling global shipping emissions. His interdisciplinary approach bridges environmental science, engineering, and policy, with a focus on actionable solutions for decarbonization.

• History of Contemporary Art
• 20th Century Art Scenes
• Visual and Sound Experiments
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Silvia Grandi is an Assistant Professor at the University of Bologna's Department of the Arts since 2005. Her research focuses on contemporary art history, particularly 20th-century art scenes and synergies between visual/sound experiments. She specializes in video art, performance art, and art-fashion intersections. She organizes exhibitions collaborating with institutions and publishes on these topics. Her articles address sustainability, tourism, energy transitions, and policy analysis. She teaches courses like 'Fenomenologia dell'arte contemporanea' and 'Fenomenologia delle Arti applicate.' Contact: sil.grandi@unibo.it. Education Background: No explicit details provided in texts. Her academic trajectory can be inferred through her 20-year tenure at the University of Bologna. Research Interests: Silvia Grandi explores the evolution of video art and performance in contemporary contexts, analyzing how these mediums intersect with broader cultural narratives. Her work bridges art history with socio-political frameworks, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. Recent studies investigate the role of art in addressing environmental and sustainability challenges, reflecting her broader engagement with societal issues. Publications Trends: Her 15 most recent articles (2022-2024) span sustainability policy, rural tourism innovation, energy transitions, and educational reforms. These reflect her expertise in linking artistic and cultural phenomena with socio-environmental challenges. For instance, 2023's Rural Tourism Creative Innovations explores pandemic-driven adaptations in Kazakhstan and Italy, while 2024's La filiera delle plastiche addresses waste management and circular economy strategies. Awards/Grants: No specific awards listed, but her active participation in EU policy evaluations and international collaboration indicates grant-supported research. She contributes to institutional projects like the STeMA-TIA 3.0 model for territorial assessment. Advising & Labs: While no formal advisee list exists, her role in organizing exhibitions and curating the 'ARTYPE' series demonstrates mentorship in curatorial and academic practices. She collaborates with GIS teams on spatial analysis projects.

• Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)
• Climate Change Mitigation Technologies
• Techno-Economic Analysis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mijndert Van der Spek is an Associate Professor at the School of Engineering & Physical Sciences, Heriot-Watt University, within the Institute of Mechanical, Process & Energy Engineering. He holds a PhD from the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development and has postdoctoral experience at ETH Zürich's Separation Processes Laboratory. He teaches Process Design B and supervises MEng research projects. His research focuses on techno-economic and environmental analysis of carbon capture and storage (CCS), CO2 utilization (CCU), and direct air capture (DAC). Key areas include process modeling, net-zero systems, and uncertainty quantification. He advocates for improved assessment methods to guide policy and industry decisions. Publications span 2014–2025, emphasizing CO2 capture technologies, lifecycle assessments, and decarbonization pathways for industries like steel and cement. His work addresses challenges in solvent degradation, system integration, and cost reduction strategies. Collaborations involve global institutions, contributing to UN SDGs like Climate Action and Affordable Clean Energy. He emphasizes capacity-building in CDR through academic partnerships and policy engagement.

• Alternative Fuels
• Marine Renewable Energy
• Engine Technologies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alessandro Schönborn is an Associate Professor at World Maritime University specializing in Maritime Energy Management. He teaches Alternative Fuels and Marine Renewable Energy, covering wave, tidal, and ocean current technologies. His research focuses on sustainable propulsion systems and emission reduction technologies. With expertise in fuel chemistry and engine technologies, his work explores ammonia combustion, hydrogen-enriched fuels, and emission measurement techniques. Recent studies emphasize decarbonization pathways for maritime transport. Publications demonstrate strong focus on alternative marine fuels, including ammonia-hydrogen propulsion systems, LNG applications, and techno-economic analyses of green hydrogen production. His research incorporates lifecycle assessments to evaluate environmental impacts.

• Marine Sustainability
• Alternative Marine Fuels
• Environmental Life Cycle Assessment
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yifan Wang is a Lecturer in Engineering at the Warsash Maritime School, Solent University, and a member of the Centre for Marine Sustainability. His research focuses on marine sustainability, alternative fuels, and environmental life cycle assessment in maritime contexts. He has contributed to projects like the Innovate UK-funded Zero Emission Foiling Trimaran initiative, exploring electric propulsion and zero-emission technologies for waterway transport. Key research interests include decarbonization strategies for shipping, economic feasibility of alternative fuels, and lifecycle analysis of marine power systems. His work combines experimental methodologies with policy analysis to address challenges in transitioning maritime sectors toward sustainable practices. Wang has presented at international conferences, including oral presentations on lifecycle assessment of inland ship decarbonization and power system configurations. His collaborative projects often involve industry partners to bridge research with commercial maritime operations.

Sebastian Zwickl-Bernhardمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Energy System Modeling
• Renewable Energy Integration
• Decarbonization Strategies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sebastian Zwickl-Bernhard is a researcher at the Energy Economics Group (EEG) of Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien) and holds a concurrent research position at the Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management (IØT) at Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). He earned a Master’s (2020) and Ph.D. (2023) in Electrical Engineering from TU Wien, focusing on open-source energy system modeling for decarbonization. Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, TU Wien (2023) Master’s in Energy Engineering and Automation Technology, TU Wien (2020) His research spans energy system optimization under sustainability transitions, with expertise in open-source modeling tools , renewable integration , and flexibility solutions for power and transport systems. His work addresses decentralized energy systems , hydrogen economics , and resource constraints in decarbonization pathways. The 15 most recent articles highlight applications of optimization techniques to microgrids , EV charging infrastructure , LNG markets , and material recycling , reflecting a focus on policy analysis , techno-economic modeling , and geopolitical risk in clean energy transitions. Faculty Award for Doctoral Thesis, TU Wien (2023) Faculty Award for Master Thesis, TU Wien (2020) IIASA Young Scientists Summer Program (YSSP) Fellowship (2021) Sebastian supervises bachelor’s and master’s students at TU Wien and contributes to open-source energy modeling projects like GUSTO and openENTRANCE . His collaborative work with teams at TU Wien, NTNU, and IIASA emphasizes transdisciplinary research and scalable energy solutions .

Hussein Diaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sustainable Urban Mobility
• Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
• Decarbonization of Transport
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Hussein Dia is a strategic leader in Future Urban Mobility at Swinburne University of Technology, holding roles as Chair of the Department of Civil and Construction Engineering and Program Leader of the Future Urban Mobility initiative at the Smart Cities Research Institute. His expertise spans decarbonization of transport, smart mobility systems, and interdisciplinary research collaboration with industry. He holds a PhD from Monash University (2017), with prior academic leadership roles and industry experience at AECOM and Aurecon. Education : Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Purdue University, 1983), Master of Civil Engineering (Purdue University, 1985), Doctor of Philosophy (Transport Studies, Monash University, 1997). Research : Focuses on sustainable urban transport, electric vehicle adoption, and policy frameworks for decarbonization. Key achievements include over 150 publications, including influential books on ITS and AI in transportation, and recognition as a top 2% most cited scientist in logistics and transportation. Awards & Affiliations : Fellowships from Engineers Australia, ASCE, and the Institute of Transportation Engineers; Senior Editor of IEEE Transactions on ITS. Advising & Grants : Supervised over 20 PhD/Master’s students across Swinburne and the University of Queensland. Collaborates with CRCs (iMOVE, Low Carbon Living) on industry-driven research. Leads projects funded by Australian Research Council, state transport departments, and federal agencies. Labs & Teams : Active in Swinburne’s Smart Cities Research Institute, focusing on interdisciplinary solutions for urban challenges, including AI-driven traffic prediction and low-carbon mobility assessment tools.

• Sustainable Development
• Environmental Policy
• Industrial Ecology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

John Eilif Hermansen serves as a Professor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) within the Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management under the Faculty of Economics and Management. His work bridges industrial systems with ecological imperatives through extensive research collaborations including the WTO, UNEP, and Oxford University's Technology and Management Center for Development. Hermansen's research spans Sustainable Development , Environmental Policy , and Industrial Ecology , with particular focus on circular economy transitions, environmental goods agreements, and sustainable resource management. His methodology integrates stakeholder perspectives through ecological indicators and mediating frameworks, notably applied in Tanzanian forest ecosystems and Norwegian industrial contexts. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals dominant trends in circular economy implementation (construction, plastics, aquaculture), renewable energy policy (hydrogen, solar), and sustainability assessment tools (literacy testing, indicators). These works consistently address developing country challenges within global trade frameworks while emphasizing practical implementation barriers. As a dedicated educator and supervisor, Hermansen has guided over 50 master's theses since 2008, fostering expertise in sustainable business practices across diverse contexts from Myanmar's TVET systems to Ghana's solar industry. His collaborative projects include Foreign Ministry-funded WTO studies (2014-15) and UNEP Environment and Trade Hub initiatives (2018-19) that directly informed global environmental goods negotiations. Hermansen's operational work extends to field applications including the Mt. Kilimanjaro forest ecosystem mediation framework and Norwegian industrial case studies with Hydro Aluminium and Norske Skog. His approach consistently links theoretical industrial ecology concepts with actionable sustainability metrics for both corporate and policy applications.

• Sustainable Energy Systems
• Numerical Optimization
• Deep Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Manuel Dahmen serves as Head of Department at the Institute of Climate and Energy Systems (ICE-1) within the Research Center Jülich. His research focuses on designing sustainable and cost-efficient energy systems through numerical optimization and deep learning techniques. He leads efforts in advancing energy system technology, particularly in optimizing renewable energy integration, process network analysis, and the co-design of fuels and engines. His work emphasizes innovative applications of machine learning, such as physics-informed neural networks and reinforcement learning, to address challenges in energy system design and operation. Key areas include reducing greenhouse gas emissions in industrial processes, optimizing energy networks, and developing data-driven models for dynamic process control. Dr. Dahmen’s contributions span algorithm development (e.g., MUSE-BB decomposition algorithms), energy system scenario generation, and robust design methodologies under uncertainty. His research bridges computational methods with practical energy solutions, aiming to achieve decarbonization in industries like copper production and transportation. Publications highlight advancements in renewable energy integration, fuel design for spark-ignition engines, and the application of graph neural networks for molecular property prediction. His interdisciplinary approach fosters collaboration across chemical engineering, computer science, and energy economics to tackle global sustainability challenges.

• Clean, low-carbon transportation
• Vehicle technology modelling and assessment
• Renewable gaseous fuels
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gordon McTaggart-Cowan is an Associate Professor and Associate Director in the School of Sustainable Energy Engineering at Simon Fraser University (SFU). He holds a Ph.D. (2006), M.A.Sc. (2002), and B.Eng. (1999) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of British Columbia and the University of Victoria. His research focuses on clean, low-carbon transportation technologies, including vehicle modeling, renewable gaseous fuels, and emissions control in internal combustion engines. He has pioneered work on hydrogen-diesel dual-fuel systems, natural gas engine optimization, and high-pressure fuel injection strategies. Recent publications highlight advancements in hydrogen compression systems, hybrid electric truck performance analysis, and thermoelectric energy harvesting. He has contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed articles and holds multiple patents on fuel injection and combustion control technologies. McTaggart-Cowan is an Associate Editor for the Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D and collaborates internationally through visiting fellowships at Loughborough University and Michigan Technological University. Teaching responsibilities include fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and sustainable energy design projects. His work aligns with global efforts to decarbonize heavy-duty transport and stationary power systems through innovative engine design and alternative fuel integration.