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Raj Manglikمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Heat Transfer
• Thermal Engineering
• Fluid Dynamics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Raj M. Manglik is a Professor of Mechanical & Materials Engineering and Director of the Thermal-Fluids & Thermal Processing Laboratory at the University of Cincinnati. His research focuses on interfacial phenomena, molecular dynamics, heat transfer enhancement, and thermal systems design. He holds a Ph.D. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, an M.S. from Iowa State University, and a B.Tech. from Indian Institute of Technology Madras. Dr. Manglik has secured over $9.5M in grants, including recent projects on advanced dry-cooling systems, 3D printed ceramic heat exchangers, and thermal energy storage. His work spans experimental and computational studies of heat exchangers, non-Newtonian fluids, and phase-change materials. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and co-edited books such as Principles of Heat Transfer . Awards include the ASME Heat Transfer Memorial Award (2016), ASME James Harry Potter Gold Medal (2018), and multiple university teaching and research accolades. His lab explores topics like boiling heat transfer, drop impact dynamics, and energy-water nexus solutions in power plants.

Peter Avitabileمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهش

• Structural Dynamics
• Vibrations
• Modal Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Peter Avitabile is a Research Professor in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department at Michigan Technological University and a Professor Emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. With nearly five decades of experience, his expertise spans structural dynamics, vibrations, and modal analysis. He has contributed over 350 technical papers and authored Modal Testing: A Practitioner’s Guide . Dr. Avitabile holds a DEng from UMass Lowell and has led the Structural Dynamics and Acoustic Systems Laboratory. He is a Fellow of the Society for Experimental Mechanics (SEM) and served as its President in 2016. Education: DEng, Mechanical Engineering, University of Massachusetts Lowell (1998) MS, Mechanical Engineering, University of Rhode Island (1982) BS, Mechanical Engineering, Manhattan College (1974) Research Interests: Structural dynamic modeling techniques, experimental modal analysis, system modeling, reduced order modeling, and model correlation. Awards: SEM DeMichele Award (2004) Fellow, Society for Experimental Mechanics (2022) UMASS Lowell Pillars of Excellence Award (2016) Grants & Funding: Over $9.3 million in research funding since 2000, alongside substantial hardware/software donations. His work has been supported by industries and government agencies including NASA, the Department of Energy, and the Navy. Teaching & Mentorship: Taught over 30 semesters of graduate courses in structural dynamics and modal analysis at UMass Lowell. Advised 18 PhD and 19 MS students. Conducted international seminars on structural dynamics for companies like NASA, General Motors, and Siemens. Labs & Affiliations: Co-Director, Structural Dynamics and Acoustic Systems Lab (UMass Lowell) Director, Modal Analysis and Controls Lab (UMass Lowell)

Ria D. Corderمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Rheology
• Polymer Science
• Biomedical Applications
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ria D. Corder is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, housed within the Tickle College of Engineering. Her research focuses on the rheological characterization of complex materials, including soft tissues, polymers, and nanocomposites, with applications in biomedical engineering, sustainable materials, and additive manufacturing. Education: BS and MS in Chemical Engineering, University of Alabama (2014) PhD in Chemical Engineering, North Carolina State University (2020) Lillian Gilbreth Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Purdue University College of Engineering (2021–2023) Research interests span rheological studies of biological tissues, enzyme-assisted biomass processing, and the design of functional materials for 3D printing. Her work integrates experimental techniques with data-driven modeling to understand and optimize material behavior under mechanical and chemical stimuli. Key areas include drug delivery systems, tumor mechanics, and ceramic-polymer composites. Publications reflect a focus on rheology-driven insights into material behavior, covering topics from thermosensitive drug carriers to nonlinear flows in industrial and biomedical contexts. Recent studies emphasize interdisciplinary applications, such as enzyme-mediated tissue digestion and additive manufacturing challenges in ceramics. Notable awards include the prestigious Lillian Gilbreth Postdoctoral Fellowship (2021–2023). While her advising record is not detailed here, her postdoctoral mentorship and collaborative projects suggest active involvement in training early-career researchers. She contributes to grants focused on sustainable biomaterials and advanced manufacturing technologies. No specific labs or research teams are explicitly mentioned, though her work aligns with UT’s initiatives in bioengineering and materials innovation.

Hao Louمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Pharmaceutical Formulations
• Computational Modeling
• Molecular Dynamics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Hao Lou is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry at the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy. His research integrates computational modeling and experimental approaches to advance drug formulation design, with emphasis on subcutaneous delivery systems for biologics and oral formulations. Research focuses on: Computational pharmaceutics using machine learning and molecular dynamics Subcutaneous delivery of monoclonal antibodies and protein therapeutics In vitro emulation of subcutaneous absorption (ESCAR system) Formulation optimization for cyclic peptides and biologics Protein stabilization and drying techniques Recent publications demonstrate novel applications of molecular dynamics simulations in predicting peptide properties, optimizing high-concentration protein formulations, and developing biorelevant dissolution methods. Work appears in pharmaceutical sciences journals covering formulation design and computational modeling. Developed innovative platforms including an Emulator of Subcutaneous Absorption and Release (ESCAR) and protein-hyaluronic acid precipitation techniques. Contributes to advancing dry powder processing for inhaled formulations.

Tønnes Nygaardمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Robotics
• Evolutionary Algorithms
• Morphological Adaptation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tønnes Nygaard is an Associate Professor at the Department of Technology Systems, University of Oslo, affiliated with the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. His research focuses on evolutionary robotics, morphological adaptation, and embodied artificial intelligence. He leads projects like COCOMO (Co-evolution of Control and Morphologies) and works extensively with the DyRET (Dynamic Robot for Embodied Testing) platform. Key research interests include robot control systems, adaptive morphology design, and real-world implementation of evolutionary algorithms. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical robotics applications, emphasizing hardware-software co-evolution and embodied cognition principles. Publications span topics like morphological adaptation in quadruped robots, semi-supervised learning for terrain classification, and overcoming convergence issues in multi-objective evolutionary algorithms. Nygaard collaborates internationally and contributes to both academic journals and conferences in robotics and AI. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, though his impactful contributions to real-world evolutionary robotics suggest potential recognition pending explicit mentions. Advising and grant activities are central to his role, though specific student names or grant amounts are not detailed in the provided texts. Labs/Teams: Core contributor to the DyRET project and affiliated with the Section for Autonomous Systems and Sensor Technologies at UiO.

Georgios Andrikopoulosمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Robotics
• Biomedical Engineering
• Control Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Georgios Andrikopoulos is an Assistant Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology's Department of Industrial and Environmental Management (ITM), affiliated with the Digital Futures Faculty. He serves as Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) on the 'Real-time exoskeleton control for human-in-the-loop optimization' project, focusing on advanced robotics and human-technology interaction. His research spans soft robotics, exoskeleton systems, and adaptive climbing robots, with applications in healthcare, aerospace, and education. Key projects include: "Connecting Bodies – Designing Shape-changing Wearables" (Postdoc Fellowship, 2023–2025) "Advancing real-time exoskeleton control for human-in-the-loop optimization" (Demonstrator Project) SEC scholar collaboration with Mohamed Elbadawi (May–June 2024) Research interests emphasize: Soft robotic actuators for safe human interaction Optimization of compliant mechanisms in robotics Vortex adhesion systems for autonomous inspection Design of child-friendly interactive robots His work integrates robotics with control systems, biomechanics, and human-centered design. Over 50 peer-reviewed articles demonstrate contributions to exoskeleton technology, climbing robot algorithms, and soft actuator modeling. He advises students like Laia Turmo Vidal (Postdoc) and Mohamed Elbadawi (SEC scholar). Affiliated with the cross-disciplinary Digital Futures initiative, he collaborates with Stockholm University and RISE Research Institutes to address societal challenges through digital innovation.

Andrea Crovettoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Photovoltaics
• Solar Energy Conversion
• Thin Film Technology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andrea Crovetto is an Associate Professor at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), affiliated with the National Centre for Nano Fabrication and Characterization and the Department of Nanofabrication. His research focuses on advanced materials for photovoltaic applications, including solar cell technologies, thin films, and semiconductor materials. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to affordable and clean energy. Key research interests include photovoltaic materials discovery, tandem solar cell design, and semiconductor characterization. Notable achievements include developing monolithic selenium/silicon tandem solar cells and pioneering studies on phosphosulfide semiconductors. He has authored over 90 publications and datasets, including high-impact articles in journals like JPhys Energy and PRX Energy . Dr. Crovetto has received the Young Scientist Award (2016) and actively supervises PhD students in projects such as Experimental Discovery of Phosphosulfide Materials for Solar Cells and Thiophosphate Thin Films for Quantum Technology . His research also involves collaborations on material synthesis, computational modeling, and device fabrication. He has presented at international conferences, including talks on monolithic tandem solar cells and materials discovery methodologies. His lab, based at DTU’s Produktionstorvet , integrates experimental and theoretical approaches to advance sustainable energy technologies.

Ashraf Attiaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Marketing
• Sales Management
• Cross-Cultural Marketing Ethics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ashraf Attia is a Professor of Marketing and Chair of the Marketing and Management Department at the School of Business, State University of New York at Oswego. He holds a B.A. from Cairo University, an MBA from The American University in Cairo, and a Ph.D. and MA from Old Dominion University. His research focuses on sales training evaluation, cross-cultural marketing ethics, and electronic marketing, with notable contributions to understanding social media's impact on behavioral change in political and economic contexts. Dr. Attia teaches courses such as Consumer Behavior and E-Marketing. His work has been recognized with awards including the 2016 President's Award for Scholarly Activity and the Best Paper Award (2005) from the Journal of Personal Selling & Sales Management. His research spans diverse fields, including the effects of dietary supplements on poultry productivity, structural analysis of materials, and the role of social media in global uprisings like Algeria and Sudan. Education: B.A., Cairo University MBA, The American University in Cairo MA and Ph.D., Old Dominion University His publications explore interdisciplinary themes, from marketing ethics to agricultural science, reflecting his broad academic interests. He actively engages in advising students and contributes to grants focusing on sales training and marketing strategies.

Josephine V. Carstensenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Structural Design Optimization
• Sustainable Materials Engineering
• Carbon Emissions Reduction
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Josephine V. Carstensen is the Gilbert W. Winslow Career Development Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at MIT. She holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. from the Technical University of Denmark, and an M.S.E. and Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University. Her research focuses on leveraging digitalization and AI to revolutionize structural design, particularly in topology optimization and sustainable materials engineering. She teaches Senior Civil and Environmental Engineering Design (1.013) and Topology Optimization of Structures (1.583). Her lab, the Carstensen Group, develops algorithms for human-AI collaboration in design, emphasizing manufacturability and sustainability. Notable achievements include NSF CAREER Award (2021), CEE Maseeh Teaching Award (2021), and Denmark-America Fellowship (2012). Recent work includes minimizing carbon footprints in truss designs and automating hyperparameter tuning in topology optimization. Her research spans structural mechanics, material architecture, and carbon reduction strategies. Current projects explore AI-driven design frameworks, reclaimed material utilization, and timber-steel hybrid systems. The lab’s experimental work includes 3D-printed concrete beams and waterjet-cut steel reinforcement testing. Key Research Themes: Sustainable infrastructure, topology optimization, embodied carbon reduction, AI-human collaboration Affiliations: MIT Sustainable Materials & Infrastructure Faculty, MIT Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Lab Focus: Interdisciplinary engineering solutions for next-generation structural systems

Shuolong Yangمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Experimental Condensed Matter Physics
• Quantum Materials Engineering
• Thin-Film Deposition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Shuolong Yang is an Assistant Professor of Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering. His research focuses on experimental condensed matter physics, quantum materials engineering, and ultrafast photoemission spectroscopy. He leads the Yang Lab, which develops advanced tools like the MASTER platform to study quantum materials at atomic and femtosecond scales. Education: B.S. in Physics (Stanford University), Ph.D. in Applied Physics (Stanford University) Previous Position: Kavli Postdoctoral Fellow at Cornell University Research interests include topological insulators, interfacial superconductivity, and spintronics. His lab integrates molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) with advanced spectroscopic techniques to explore quantum phenomena. Key achievements include DOE Early Career and NSF CAREER awards, as well as recent recognition via the NASA Early Career Faculty award (2024). Recent work highlights include AI-driven MBE growth of quantum materials and wafer-scale fabrication of topological insulator films. The lab’s instrumentation, such as the MASTER platform, enables multi-dimensional probing of quantum materials. Awards: DOE Early Career Award, NSF CAREER Award, NASA Early Career Faculty Award Grants: NSF Future Manufacturing Seed Grant, MRSEC Seeding Grant (collaboration with Zhong group) Labs/Teams: Yang Lab, collaborating with Prof. K. Levin (University of Chicago) on BEC-BCS crossover studies and Prof. Chong Liu on electric-field-driven material synthesis. The lab supports undergraduate researchers (e.g., Bill Zheng, Jess) and postdocs (e.g., Dr. Qiang Gao).

• Biomedical Engineering
• Tissue Engineering
• 3D Printing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Neil Lin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), with a joint appointment in Bioengineering. His research focuses on developing 3D-printed tissues that replicate the structure, mechanics, and functionality of human organs, with applications in drug screening and regenerative medicine. Lin leads the Lin Lab - Living Soft Material Engineering , advancing soft and living material engineering through interdisciplinary approaches. Lin holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Engineering from Cornell University (2016 and 2013) and a B.S. in Engineering from National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan (2008). His work spans biomaterials mechanics, quantitative imaging, and AI-driven biological analysis. Research interests include the structure and dynamics of soft biomaterials, image-based force measurements, and quantitative imaging techniques for material characterization. Recent work explores cell morphology regulation, AI applications in microscopy, and mechanical heterogeneity in live tissues. Lin’s publications highlight advancements in cell trapping, AI-based image translation, and prostate cancer metabolism modeling. He has received prestigious awards, including the Young Investigator Award (2022), Hellman Fellowship, and NIH Maximizing Investigators' Research Award (2022). His lab integrates engineering and biology to address challenges in tissue engineering, with ongoing projects on 3D kidney models, drug response assays, and AI-driven phenotyping of senescent cells.

Roberto Merlinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Ultrafast Optical Techniques
• Raman Spectroscopy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Roberto Merlin is a Peter A. Franken Collegiate Professor of Physics and Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) at the University of Michigan. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he earned an M.S. in 1973 from the University of Buenos Aires and a Ph.D. in 1978 from the University of Stuttgart under Manuel Cardona. After postdoctoral work at the University of Illinois, he joined the University of Michigan Physics faculty in 1980 and holds a joint appointment in EECS since 2000. He has held visiting positions at institutions including Max-Planck-Institut FKF, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and ETH Zurich. Merlin's research focuses on experimental condensed matter physics, particularly ultrafast optical techniques like spontaneous and impulsive Raman spectroscopy. His work spans coherent phonon dynamics, metamaterials for subwavelength focusing, and light-induced phase transitions in quantum materials. Recent publications address magnetophononics, phonon Bloch oscillations, and radiation-less interference in evanescent-field plates, reflecting his interdisciplinary interests in optics, quantum mechanics, and materials science. His scientific contributions have been recognized by fellowships from the American Physical Society (1996), Optical Society of America (2000), and Simons Foundation (2013), along with the Frank Isakson Prize (2006) and Ellis R. Lippincott Award (2017). He has served in leadership roles for APS committees and conference chairs, and his editorial work includes Physical Review Letters and Solid State Communications.

• Offshore Geotechnical Engineering
• Soil-Structure Interaction
• Offshore Wind Energy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Byron Byrne holds the Ørsted/Royal Academy of Engineering Research Chair in Advanced Geotechnical Design at the University of Oxford. He serves as Professor of Engineering Science (Civil Engineering), Fellow of St Catherine's College, and Co-Director of the EPSRC Supergen Offshore Renewable Energy Hub. His career spans academic leadership, industry collaboration, and innovative research in offshore geotechnical engineering. Education: BE(Hons) in Civil Engineering, University of Western Australia BCom in Commerce, University of Western Australia DPhil in Engineering, University of Oxford (Rhodes Scholar) Byron’s research focuses on soil-structure interaction for offshore foundations, particularly monopiles, suction caissons, and jacket piles supporting offshore wind turbines. His work combines experimental field/laboratory testing with theoretical modeling to develop practical design guidance. Key projects include PISA (industry-funded monopile research), ALPACA (chalk foundation studies), and collaborations with Ørsted and TechnipFMC. Current emphasis includes cyclic loading behavior, scour protection, and real-time monitoring applications. His scientific awards include the Crampton Prize (2023), BGA Medal (2022/2020), Fleming Award (2017), and multiple teaching accolades. His supervision spans 13 CDT students and 18+ graduate researchers, with completed projects on topics like pipeline buckling, soil liquefaction, and suction caisson installation. Byron also leads consultancy activities through Oxford University Consulting, working with industry leaders like Ørsted and Arup.

T. Jeff Guhمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Structural Engineering
• Seismic Design
• Performance-Based Structural Design
• +۳ مورد دیگر

T. Jeff Guh, Ph.D. is an Adjunct Professor at the School of Architecture, University of Southern California. With over 30 years of experience as a licensed structural engineer in the U.S. and internationally, he specializes in seismic behavior of building structures and innovative structural technologies. He has designed commercial, institutional, healthcare, and transportation facilities, combining analytical and experimental methods in his research. Education: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, National Taiwan University Master of Science in Structural Engineering, UCLA Doctor of Philosophy in Structural Engineering, UC Berkeley Teaching & Roles: Teaches courses such as ARCH 213bg Building Structures and Seismic Design , ARCH 313 Design of Building Structures , and others since 1995 Serves as graduate student advisor for thesis projects Course topics include structural systems (arches, trusses, moment frames), material analysis (steel/concrete), and performance-based design Professional Contributions: Former vice president, principal, and managing director of international engineering firms Member of ASCE, SEAOC, and EERI

Stephen Wuمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Quantum Materials Science
• Nanoscale Electronic Devices
• Spintronics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stephen Wu is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Physics at the University of Rochester. His research focuses on merging quantum materials science with nanoscale electronic devices to advance electronics beyond Moore's Law. He holds a B.S. and B.A. from UC Berkeley (2006), and M.A. and Ph.D. in Physics from UC Berkeley (2009, 2012). Before joining Rochester in 2017, he was a postdoctoral scholar at Argonne National Laboratory's Materials Science Division. Key research interests include spintronic devices for nanoscale spin current manipulation, complex oxide thin films for quantum materials exploration, and 2D systems for topological electronic devices. His work integrates experimental condensed matter physics with materials science and electrical engineering. Recent studies emphasize strain engineering in 2D materials such as MoTe2 and graphene, exploring strain-induced phase changes, moiré patterns, and superconductivity. He has pioneered scalable fabrication techniques for van der Waals heterostructures and investigated strain effects on electronic properties. His publications span topics like memristor performance, moiré engineering, and nanoscale strain control. Collaborative efforts focus on interdisciplinary challenges in quantum materials and device miniaturization.