جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Iris Erramuspeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Sustainable Materials
• Polymer Science
• Water Remediation

Iris Erramuspe serves as an Associate Research Professor in the Department of Biosystems Engineering at Auburn University's College of Agriculture, located in the Corley Building. Her research advances sustainable materials and environmental technologies. Erramuspe's work focuses on developing biopolymer-based solutions for water remediation, sustainable materials, and biomedical applications. Recent innovations include supercritical CO2 processing techniques for algae dewatering and desiccant regeneration, alongside functional biopolymer composites for toxin capture. Her publication record demonstrates expertise in cellulose modification, cyclodextrin functionalization, and lignin valorization. Applications span environmental engineering (water purification), materials science (biocomposites), and biomedical engineering (hydrogel scaffolds).

Michael Howardمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Colloidal Science
• Soft Matter Physics
• Computational Modeling
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Michael Howard is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Auburn University, specializing in computational modeling of soft materials and colloidal systems with applications in coatings, nanomaterials, and drug delivery. Education: Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Princeton University B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Penn State University His research spans colloidal science , soft matter physics , and computational modeling , focusing on dynamics and assembly of colloidal particles in drying suspensions and confined environments. Using molecular dynamics and mesoscale simulations, his group investigates nanoparticle gelation, polymer-colloid interactions, and supraparticle formation. This work bridges fundamental physics with engineering applications in sustainable manufacturing and advanced materials design. Recent publications demonstrate a strong computational focus on hydrodynamic interactions, phase behavior of nanoparticle systems, and particle shape effects in self-assembly. The research integrates theoretical modeling with practical challenges in material science, emphasizing resource efficiency and novel material properties. Scientific Awards: NSF CAREER Award Dr. Howard secured a $430K NSF grant for colloidal supraparticles research and serves as co-PI on an $887K FTA project optimizing zero-emission bus materials. He actively mentors graduate students within Auburn's chemical engineering program, which emphasizes research excellence and academic success through structured mentorship. His research group utilizes high-performance computing to develop predictive models for soft material design, with current efforts focused on inverse methods for material assembly and machine learning applications in nanoscale systems.

Simona Liguoriمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Membrane Technology
• Catalytic Reactions
• Gas Separation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Simona Liguori is an Assistant Professor of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at Clarkson University, affiliated with the Coulter School of Engineering & Applied Sciences and the Center for Advanced Materials Processing (CAMP). She holds additional roles at the Institute for a Sustainable Environment. Her research focuses on inorganic membranes, membrane reactors, and negative emission technologies to advance clean energy and environmental sustainability. Education: Ph.D. and M.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Calabria, Italy. Postdoctoral research at the Institute on Membrane Technology (ITM-CNR, Italy), followed by roles at Stanford University, Colorado School of Mines, and Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), where she earned awards for her work. She joined Clarkson in 2020 as a Scialog Fellow. Research Interests: Development of i-SMART membrane reactors for process intensification, hydrogen production from biofuels, molten salt membranes for ammonia separation, and carbon-negative technologies. Her work combines materials science, catalysis, and reaction engineering to address climate challenges. Notable Achievements: Recipient of WPI’s Women’s Young Investigator Fellowship and Carbon Footprint Challenge Award Scialog Fellow for Negative Emissions Science (2020) Over 40 peer-reviewed publications and two U.S. patents Lab & Students: The Liguori Lab at Clarkson focuses on membrane innovation and hosts students like Omid Jazani, Moses Adejumo, and Abdulkadir Muhammad Zabi. Recent lab milestones include presentations at the North American Membrane Society (NAMS) and travel awards for students. Grants & Funding: Active research projects include DOE-funded initiatives on blue hydrogen production and ammonia synthesis. She collaborates with industry and academic partners to advance sustainable energy solutions.

Tariq Sajjadمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Optoelectronics
• Renewable Energy
• Solar Cells
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tariq Sajjad is an Associate Professor of Energy Engineering and Materials Devices at the School of Engineering and Design, London South Bank University (LSBU). He leads the TEMD research group, focusing on energy materials and devices. Previously, he held roles at the University of St Andrews, including Senior Research Fellow and Project Manager of the Advanced Functional Materials Research Centre. His expertise spans optoelectronics, renewable energy systems, and nanotechnology. He has secured £1.4 million in research funding as PI/Co-I from EPSRC, the British Council, and industry partners. Key projects include collaborations with Edinburgh Instruments Ltd, Nano2D, and Lambda Energy Ltd on LEDs, hydrogen production, and agritech applications. Research interests include solar cells, photo-assisted batteries, green hydrogen via seawater electrolysis, and semiconductor photophysics. He has published 46+ articles in journals like *Advanced Materials* and *Small*, with a focus on carbon quantum dots, perovskites, and photocatalysts. Awards include the Royal Society of Chemistry’s 2020 Emerging Investigator Award. He serves on the EPSRC Peer Review College and as Associate Editor for *Frontiers in Energy Research*. His lab (tariq-lab.com) emphasizes sustainable energy solutions aligned with UN SDGs 7 (Affordable Energy) and 13 (Climate Action).

David DiBiasioمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Educational Scholarship in Chemical Engineering
• Curriculum Development
• Experiential Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David DiBiasio is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). His research focuses on educational scholarship, particularly investigating how students learn in hands-on, virtual, and remote laboratory environments. He emphasizes integrating safety, ethics, and social responsibility into engineering curricula, leveraging WPI's project-based learning and global projects initiatives. DiBiasio holds BS, MS, and PhD degrees from Purdue University (1972–1980). His professional highlights include pioneering work on nontraditional study abroad programs and assessing experiential learning environments. He advocates for inclusive pedagogy, particularly supporting LGBTQ+ students and fostering empathy through role-playing exercises. His global projects span humanitarian engineering, nuclear safety, and environmental sustainability. DiBiasio’s scholarly output spans decades, addressing topics like curriculum reform, inclusive spaces, and the role of theater in engineering education. While no formal awards are noted, his contributions to project-based learning and global education are widely recognized. He actively explores how technology (e.g., AI) can enhance thermodynamics learning and address challenges like plastic recycling.

Gül Zerzeمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computational Molecular Science
• Biomolecular Engineering
• Molecular Simulation
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Gül Zerze is an Assistant Professor in the William A. Brookshire Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Houston (Cullen College of Engineering). She leads a 100% computational lab focused on Computational Molecular Science , developing physics-based and data-driven platforms to design novel materials, drugs, and diagnostics. Her work integrates molecular simulations, machine learning, and experimental insights to address challenges in human health. Education: B.S. and M.S. in Chemical Engineering (Middle East Technical University, Turkey) Ph.D. in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (Lehigh University, 2017) Postdoctoral Researcher at Princeton University (2017–2021) Research Interests: RNA and protein folding dynamics Biomolecular phase separation and condensates Data-driven molecular simulation methods Material design for biomedical applications Thermodynamics of biomolecular systems Awards & Honors: CPRIT Recruitment of First-Time Tenure Track Faculty (2021) Rising Star in Chemical Engineering (MIT, 2020) Biophysical Society Research Achievement Award Writing in Science and Engineering Postdoctoral Fellowship Grants & Lab: Recipient of CPRIT grant to establish computational lab at UH Develops interdisciplinary tools for computational biophysics

Jian Shiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Bioprocessing
• Biomanufacturing
• Sustainability
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Jian Shi is Associate Professor in Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering at the University of Kentucky's Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, with a joint appointment in Chemical Engineering. He holds a PhD in Biological Engineering from North Carolina State University, an MS from China Agricultural University, and a BE from Chongqing University. His research develops novel bioprocesses for producing biofuels, bioproducts, and renewable materials through three focus areas: 1) Data-driven solvent innovation and enzyme engineering, 2) Biomass feedstock logistics and modeling, and 3) Nanotechnology applications in food and agriculture. His work bridges chemistry, engineering, and systems biology to advance sustainable biomanufacturing. Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on sustainable material design, particularly using lignin derivatives and deep eutectic solvents for applications ranging from energy storage to environmental remediation.

Robert Keeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Chemically Reacting Flow Modeling
• Clean Energy Technologies
• Fuel Cells
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Robert Kee holds the George R. Brown Distinguished Professor chair in Mechanical Engineering at Colorado School of Mines. His research focuses on chemically reacting flow modeling and simulation for clean energy applications, including fuel cells, photovoltaics, combustion, and electrochemistry. He is renowned as the principal architect of the CHEMKIN software, a leading global tool for chemically reacting flow simulation. Developed computational methods for stiff differential equations and chemical kinetics Work spans solid-oxide fuel cells, advanced combustion, and catalytic processes Current efforts address electro-chemo-mechanical coupling in batteries and hydrogen production Scientific Contributions: Recent publications emphasize Li-ion battery optimization, protonic ceramic electrochemical cells, and hydrogen production technologies. His work integrates thermodynamics, transport phenomena, and chemical kinetics across multiple energy domains. Research Trends: Focus areas include multi-physics battery modeling, solid-state electrolysis, ammonia synthesis, and catalytic hydrocarbon processing. Methodologies combine computational modeling, experimental validation, and materials optimization. Awards: George R. Brown Distinguished Professor Software Development: Creator of CHEMKIN, a foundational tool for reacting flow simulations. His NSF-funded work demonstrates ongoing contributions to computational thermochemistry and energy systems.

David Montgomeryمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار مدعو

• Engine Research & Development
• Alternative Fuels
• Internal Combustion Engines
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. David Montgomery is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Colorado State University (CSU), holding this position since August 2018. With over 20 years of industry experience at Johnson/Evinrude and Caterpillar, his work focuses on engine research and development. He manages Caterpillar’s Natural Gas and Alternative Fuels Research group and oversees the Caterpillar/CSU Cat Lab at the Engine and Energy Conversion Laboratory (EECL), involving 6 graduate and undergraduate students. Dr. Montgomery also teaches an advanced course on Industrial Natural Gas and Dual-Fuel Engines at CSU. His educational background includes a Ph.D. (2000) and M.S. (1996) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a B.S. (1993) in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado State University. Dr. Montgomery’s research interests span alternative fuels, engine combustion optimization, emissions reduction, and fuel system design. His work has led to over 17 peer-reviewed publications and 23 patents, emphasizing innovations in engine efficiency and environmental sustainability. His recent studies focus on natural gas engines, dual-fuel systems, and cryogenic technologies. Through his industry-academia collaborations, he bridges cutting-edge research with practical applications, particularly in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving fuel efficiency in heavy-duty engines. His lab’s projects highlight advanced fuel injection systems, exhaust gas recirculation strategies, and cryogenic seal technologies.

Kyle Vincent Camardaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Process Systems Engineering
• Product Design Optimization
• Chemical Process Design
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kyle Vincent Camarda is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical & Petroleum Engineering at The University of Kansas. He holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, San Diego (1990), and MS (1994) and PhD (1997) degrees in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His research focuses on Process Systems Engineering , Product Design Optimization , and Chemical Process Design , with applications in sustainable separations, biomedical materials, and pharmaceutical formulations. Notable projects include developing water-compatible dental adhesives, optimizing microbicidal drug delivery systems, and designing lyophilized protein formulations using carbohydrate excipients. His publications span interdisciplinary topics such as photopolymerization dynamics for dental materials, mathematical modeling of biomedical fluid dynamics, and computational molecular design. Presentations include talks at AIChE Annual Meetings and international process systems engineering conferences. Dr. Camarda advises graduate students in chemical engineering and collaborates with colleagues in biomedical and materials science fields. His work has been featured in journals like Computers and Chemical Engineering , Chemical Engineering Science , and Journal of Biomechanics .

Dmitri Kharzeevمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Quantum Chromodynamics
• Chiral Magnetic Effect
• Topological Matter
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dmitri Kharzeev is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Stony Brook University. His research spans quantum chromodynamics, topological matter, chiral magnetic effects, and quantum computing applications in high-energy physics. The Kharzeev group investigates fundamental aspects of quantum field theory and their implications for nuclear and condensed matter physics. Current research focuses on chiral magnetic effects in heavy-ion collisions and topological materials, quantum entanglement in particle production, and quantum simulation of field theories. Recent publications demonstrate consistent themes in anomalous transport phenomena, quantum information approaches to particle physics, and applications of quantum computing to fundamental physics problems. Prof. Kharzeev leads research at the intersection of particle physics, condensed matter, and quantum information science, with significant contributions to understanding topological aspects of quantum field theories.

Hyowon Seoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Electrochemical Carbon Capture
• Renewable Energy Systems
• CO2 Conversion to Value-Added Products
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Hyowon Seo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical & Molecular Engineering at Stony Brook University . Her research focuses on developing electrochemical and photochemical systems for carbon capture and conversion using stimulus-responsive materials. Key areas include direct air capture (DAC) of CO₂ and its conversion into valuable products like fuels and nutrients, with an emphasis on renewable energy integration and scalability. Dr. Seo’s work combines molecular engineering with catalysis and energy systems. Notable projects involve redox-active organic materials (e.g., quinones, amines) for CO₂ adsorption/desorption, oxygen-tolerant systems, and visible-light-driven processes. Her lab emphasizes continuous-flow chemistry and sustainable design, demonstrated in educational initiatives like biodiesel production from reclaimed oils. Publications highlight advancements in DAC system design, photochemical CO₂ capture, and material discovery through experimental and computational screening. Her team’s innovations aim to bridge molecular-level understanding with scalable industrial applications for climate mitigation. While no awards or grants are explicitly listed, her contributions to electrochemical carbon capture have been published in prominent journals. She leads the Seo Research Group , fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in sustainable energy and environmental engineering.

Adnan El-Nasanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Operating System Optimization
• Cybersecurity
• Biomanufacturing Processes
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Adnan El-Nasan is an Associate Teaching Professor in Computer & Information Science at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. He holds a PhD in Computer and System Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, an MSc in Computer Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology, and a BS in Electrical Engineering from Jordan University of Science and Technology. His teaching portfolio includes Operating Systems, Computer Architecture, Information Security, Computer Networks, and Advanced Computer Systems. Research interests focus on interdisciplinary technology applications: Operating system optimization and security Biomanufacturing process engineering Cybersecurity and reverse engineering Cloud computing infrastructure Innovation in emerging economies His publications demonstrate strong convergence between computer science and biotechnology, with extensive work on metabolic engineering of Ralstonia eutropha for biopolymer production, sustainable material development from waste streams, and microbial fermentation systems. Recent articles focus on synthetic biology toolkits, genetic engineering applications, and bio-based material production. He has secured $737,449 from the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center for the SouthCoast Biomanufacturing Training Program and contributes to academic entrepreneurship initiatives including student startup development.

Emily Kerrمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Electrochemistry
• Energy Storage
• Redox Flow Batteries
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Dr. Emily Kerr is an Assistant Professor at St. John Fisher University specializing in electrochemical energy systems. Her research develops sustainable battery technologies with focus areas in: Redox flow battery chemistry and materials Electrochemical CO2 capture methods Quinone-based energy storage systems Her recent publications demonstrate significant advances in aqueous battery stability and energy density. Analysis of her 15 most recent articles reveals consistent themes: Innovations in anthraquinone electrolytes for improved battery performance Novel methods for integrating carbon capture with energy storage Advanced characterization of electrochemical interfaces Development of biocompatible/wearable battery systems

• Control Systems
• Fractional-order Systems
• Robust Control
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Aleksei Tepljakov is a Senior Researcher at Tallinn University of Technology's Department of Computer Systems, specializing in fractional-order control systems and intelligent automation. His research develops novel methodologies for robust control design. Research focuses on fractional-order PID controllers, robust stabilization techniques, and data-driven control applications in power systems and industrial processes. Recent work integrates digital twin technology for virtual commissioning of control systems. Publications emphasize computational approaches to stability analysis in time-delay systems and practical implementations in energy systems. Article trends show consistent innovation in fractional calculus applications for industrial control challenges. Leads research in extended reality interfaces for control engineering and digital twin implementation frameworks.