جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Clean Coal Technologies
• Renewable Energy Systems
• Energy Efficiency
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Laureate Professor Behdad Moghtaderi is a globally recognized chemical engineer at The University of Newcastle's School of Engineering. He leads research in clean energy technologies, including the GRANEX heat engine, greenhouse gas abatement, and chemical looping processes. His work addresses critical challenges in energy efficiency, renewable energy systems, and reducing fugitive methane emissions from coal mines. With over $48M in research funding and 220+ publications, he directs the Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources (NIER) and holds leadership roles in national and international energy initiatives. Education: PhD (University of Sydney), MEng (University of Sydney), BSc (Shiraz University) Administrative Roles: Director of NIER, former Head of School of Engineering, and member of global energy advisory bodies Research interests span energy systems, combustion science, and sustainable technologies. Notable innovations include the VAMCO system for methane abatement and solar thermal GRANEX installations. Awards include the Carrick Teaching Citation and multiple engineering excellence recognitions. Scientific contributions include 14 PhD completions and over 20 funded projects. Current focus areas include hydrogen safety, carbon capture, and thermochemical energy storage. His labs (NIER) collaborate with industry partners like Siemens Energy and the Australian Hydrogen Council.

Jay Straderمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Compact Objects
• Black Holes
• Neutron Stars
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jay Strader is a Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Michigan State University, where he serves as Graduate Director for the astronomy PhD program and Associate Chair for astronomy. His research focuses on compact objects, particularly black holes and neutron stars in globular clusters, neutron star binaries in Fermi gamma-ray sources, and intermediate-mass black holes. He has received a Packard Fellowship for Science and Engineering and grants from NSF and NASA. His research group includes postdoc Ryan Urquhart, graduate students Thomas Do and Rebecca Kyer, and several undergraduates, with past students like Teresa Panurach (now director of NoVEL Consortium) and Samuel Swihart (NRC fellow at Naval Research Lab). Education: PhD in Astronomy, UC-Santa Cruz/Lick Observatory Awards: Packard Fellowship Collaborations: Member of Rubin Observatory's Stars, Milky Way, and Local Volume science collaboration since 2008 Previous Positions: Hubble Fellow and Menzel Fellow at Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics (2007-2012) Program Initiatives: Co-founder of PAREDS program for early research opportunities at MSU His work has been supported by NSF and NASA grants, and he has contributed to studies on black holes in M22, hypervelocity globular clusters around M87, and transitional millisecond pulsars. His group collaborates with Laura Chomiuk and contributes to data catalogs like the M31 globular cluster velocity dispersion database.

Mark Hoggardمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Geodynamics
• Sea-Level Modelling
• Nuclear Test Monitoring
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mark Hoggard is an ARC DECRA Research Fellow at the Research School of Earth Sciences, The Australian National University (ANU). His research focuses on geodynamics, sea-level modelling, nuclear test monitoring, and critical mineral systems. He holds a PhD from ANU and has studied at institutions including Cambridge University, Harvard, and Columbia. Hoggard’s work integrates geophysical data with numerical modelling to explore Earth’s dynamic processes, including mantle convection, glacial isostatic adjustment, and lithospheric evolution. Affiliations: Research School of Earth Sciences (ANU), Geoscience Australia (collaborative projects). Education: PhD (ANU), MA (Cambridge), BSc (ANU). Research Interests: Dynamic topography and its influence on sea-level records. Mantle structure and its relationship to mineral systems. Glacial cycles and ice sheet dynamics. Seismic monitoring of underground nuclear tests. Recent Article Trends: Recent work emphasizes geodynamic corrections to Pliocene sea-level estimates, mantle rheology influences on ice sheet models, and statistical methods for distinguishing seismic events from explosions. Key themes include linking deep Earth processes to surface observations and advancing methods for critical mineral exploration. Grants & Projects: Leads projects such as CoastRI GIA Modelling (2024–2027) and Next Generation Sea-Level Modelling (2022–2025). Collaborates with institutions like Los Alamos National Laboratory on nuclear test detection algorithms. Labs/Teams: Part of ANU’s Geodynamics group and the Exploring for the Future program at Geoscience Australia, focusing on Australia’s crustal structure and mineral potential.

Oluwasesan Adegokeمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Materials Chemistry
• Nanomaterials
• Optical Sensors
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Oluwasesan Adegoke is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Science and Engineering at the University of Dundee, UK. He holds a PhD in Chemistry from Rhodes University (2014) and has held postdoctoral fellowships in South Africa, Japan, and the UK. His expertise lies in developing advanced nanomaterials-based optical and electrochemical biosensors for environmental, biomedical, and forensic applications. Education: PhD in Chemistry, Rhodes University (2014) MSc in Nanoscience, University of Nottingham (2008) BSc in Chemistry, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (2006) Research Interests: Synthesis of functional nanomaterials (e.g., quantum dots) Development of aptamer-based and nanozyme biosensors Applications in drug detection, environmental monitoring, and virus diagnostics Awards & Funding: Royal Society Research Grant (2023–2025) EPSRC New Investigator Award (2023–2026) Medical Research Council Future Leaders Fellowship (2024–2028, Co-I) Key Projects: Developing nanobiosensors for illicit drugs and explosives Heavy metal-free quantum dots for SARS-CoV-2 detection Surface-enhanced Raman scattering probes for disease diagnostics Labs & Teams: Leads the research group on optical/electrochemical nanobiosensors within the Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science.

Christian Bickمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Dynamical Systems
• Coupled Oscillator Networks
• Network Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christian Bick is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mathematics, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam). He holds visiting roles as a Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Oxford's Mathematical Institute, Honorary Associate Professor at the University of Exeter, and Visiting Fellow at the Institute for Advanced Study (TUM-IAS), Technische Universität München. His research focuses on dynamical systems and applications, particularly in network dynamics, coupled oscillator networks, and higher-order interactions. He has received prestigious awards such as the Marie Curie Intra-European Fellowship (2015) and the Hans Fischer Fellowship (2019). Education and Career: Bick obtained his PhD from Georg-August-Universität Göttingen (2012) and held postdoctoral positions at Rice University and the University of Exeter. His work bridges theoretical and applied mathematics, with interdisciplinary collaborations in neuroscience, physics, and engineering. Research Interests: Bick explores dynamics of coupled oscillator networks, asynchronous networks, and higher-order interactions. His recent work includes studies on heteroclinic networks, chimera states, and synchronization phenomena in complex systems. He leads projects like BeyondTheEdge (Marie Skłodowska–Curie Doctoral Network) and has contributed to grants such as the EPSRC New Investigator Award (2020–2023). Teaching: He teaches Dynamical Systems at VU Amsterdam and has lectured on Stochastic Processes, Mathematical Methods, and Dynamical Systems and Chaos at the University of Exeter and Oxford. Awards and Grants: His honors include the DAAD Doktorandenstipendien (2010, 2012) and Fulbright support (2008). Active grants include projects on higher-order networks and neurodegenerative disease modeling.

Alex Liuمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Paleobiology
• Early Animal Evolution
• Ediacaran Biota
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Alex Liu is a Researcher at the Department of Earth Sciences within the University of Cambridge. He specializes in palaeobiology , focusing on the origin and early evolution of animals, particularly the Ediacaran biota (~579–539 million years ago), and their co-evolution with Earth's environment. Research Focus: Refines understanding of animal body plan evolution, taphonomy, sedimentology, and macroevolutionary trends. Methodologies: Combines fieldwork, experimental studies, petrology, phylogenetics, and big-data analyses. Collaborations: Works with international museums and research teams on fossil sites in Namibia, Canada, and Brazil. Additional Interests: Explores meiofaunal evolution, paleogeography, paleoclimate, and conservation paleobiology. He supervises Cambridge NERC Doctoral Landscape Awards (DLA) projects and welcomes student contributions to taxonomic, paleoecological, and analytical studies.

Ziad Majedمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Middle East Studies
• Arab Politics
• Political Transitions
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ziad Majed serves as Associate Professor and Program Coordinator for Middle East Pluralities within the Department of History and Politics, holding the Elliott E. Burdette Professorship of Middle Eastern Studies. His academic focus centers on Lebanese, Syrian, and broader Arab political affairs, with sustained engagement in civil society reform campaigns since 1994. His educational foundation includes: PhD in Political Sciences from IEP - Sciences-Po, Paris DEA in Political Sciences from IEP - Sciences-Po, Paris MA in Arabic Literature from the American University of Beirut BA in Economics from the American University of Beirut Majed's research critically examines political transitions, civil society dynamics, and democratization challenges across the Arab world. His work demonstrates deep expertise in Lebanese consociationalism, Syrian revolutionary movements, and the interplay between foreign occupation and local authoritarianism, consistently addressing themes of state failure and resistance. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a clear trajectory from Arab Spring studies toward contemporary analysis of counter-revolutionary processes, Russian and American geopolitical interventions, and the fragmentation of state authority in Syria and Lebanon. The corpus maintains rigorous focus on occupation politics, sectarian governance crises, and regional power rivalries. Professor Majed actively contributes to public discourse as Coordinator of The Arab Network for the Study of Democracy and opinion writer for Al-Quds Al-Arabi, while serving on boards of Lebanese, Syrian, and French cultural institutions and lecturing internationally at major festivals and conferences.

• Mining Engineering
• Raw Materials Processing
• Underground Mining
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Elisabeth Clausen is a Professor and Director of the Chair and Institute for Advanced Mining Technologies at RWTH Aachen University. She holds key roles in the Specialist Group for Raw Materials and Disposal Technology, serves as a rectorate representative, and leads the Commission for EU Research Funding. Her research spans Underground mining automation Acoustic emission diagnostics Sustainable mining systems Space resource extraction Advanced sensor technologies Her recent publications focus on autonomous mining machinery, underground communication systems, and acoustic emission analysis across 15+ studies from 2013–2025, with particular emphasis on Ultra-wideband positioning Thermographic detection Crack monitoring in planetary gearboxes Explosive atmosphere safety Mineral processing diagnostics Digitalization trends Prof. Clausen contributes to mining education reform through initiatives like CDIO™ and has developed innovative learning spaces in underground mines. She coordinates international educational labs and integrates sustainability into mining engineering curricula, with publications on Adaptive ventilation systems Mining education frameworks Future-proof mineral extraction Entrepreneurial mindset in engineering

• Dynamic Systems and Control
• Mechatronics
• Digital Printing and Fabrication
• +۷ مورد دیگر

George T. C. Chiu is a Professor in the School of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University, with courtesy appointments in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Psychological Sciences. He holds a 50% appointment as Assistant Dean for Global Engineering Programs and Partnerships. His research focuses on mechatronics, dynamic systems and control, functional printing, and human-machine interaction, with applications in biomedical engineering, robotics, and advanced manufacturing. Education: PhD (1994), MS (1990) University of California, Berkeley; BS (1985) National Taiwan University. Research interests emphasize application-driven solutions for printing technologies, motion control, and embedded systems. Notable projects include developing inkjet printing for biomedical materials and sensor systems. Awards include ASME Fellowship (2013) and the 2024 ASME Rabins Leadership Award. Publications span topics like inkjet drop dynamics, control systems, and biofabrication. He has led initiatives such as the Purdue FIRST Programs, fostering K-12 STEM education through robotics mentorship. Editorial roles include Editor-in-Chief of IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics (2017-2019).

Steven F. Sonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Energetic Materials
• Propulsion Systems
• Combustion Science
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Steven F. Son is the Alfred J. McAllister Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University, affiliated with the College of Engineering. He holds joint appointments in Aeronautics and Astronautics, Materials Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. His research focuses on energetic materials, combustion science, and propulsion systems, with emphasis on detonation physics, additive manufacturing of explosives, and novel propellant designs. Key projects include developing throttleable solid propellants, studying material-filled void effects on detonation waves, and optimizing nanomaterials for enhanced reactivity. Dr. Son’s work integrates experimental and computational methods, such as laser absorption spectroscopy and machine learning, to advance understanding of high-energy materials. His contributions span from fundamental material characterization to applied systems like Martian perchlorate-based propellants. He leads research at the Maurice J. Zucrow Laboratories, Purdue’s premier facility for propulsion and energetic materials research. His recent studies explore flexoelectricity in fluoropolymer/aluminum composites, laser ignition systems for solid propellants, and thermal decomposition mechanisms of novel energetic formulations. While no awards are explicitly listed, his prolific publication record and interdisciplinary approach highlight his influence in the field.

Göran Ekströmمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Geophysics
• Seismology
• Earthquake Physics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Göran Ekström is the Newberry Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory. He holds joint affiliations with the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences and the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences. Previously, he was a professor at Harvard University (1990–2006) before moving to Columbia. His research focuses on seismic wave analysis, earthquake mechanics, and environmental geophysics with notable contributions to understanding glacial earthquakes, volcanic processes, and nuclear explosion monitoring. Education: B.S. in Physics (Swarthmore College, 1981), Ph.D. in Geophysics (Harvard University, 1987). Postbaccalaureate studies at Moscow State University and postdoctoral work at Columbia University. He has served as chair of major organizations like the Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology and EarthScope Steering Committee. Research interests span seismology, tectonophysics, and environmental geology. Notable achievements include discovering glacial earthquakes linked to Greenland ice dynamics and developing the Global Centroid Moment Tensor Project. His work integrates seismic data from global networks to study Earth’s interior structure and tectonic processes. Awards include the Beno Gutenberg Medal (2015) and election to the U.S. National Academy of Sciences (2019). He advises on geohazard monitoring and collaborates with international agencies for seismic treaty verification. Current projects include studies of mantle dynamics using surface-wave tomography and analysis of geophysical signals from extreme events like landslides and volcanic eruptions.

William A. Goddard, IIIمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Quantum Chemistry
• Molecular Dynamics
• Statistical Physics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

William A. Goddard, III is the Charles and Mary Ferkel Professor of Chemistry, Materials Science, and Applied Physics at the California Institute of Technology. With a career spanning over five decades, he has held positions from Noyes Research Fellow (1964–66) to his current professorship since 2001. His educational background includes a B.S. from UCLA (1960) and a Ph.D. from Caltech (1965). Quantum chemistry and first-principles simulations Multiscale modeling (QM→MD→mesoscale) Catalysis and protein structure prediction Nanotechnology and bionanotechnology Energy storage (batteries, supercapacitors) Recent publications emphasize applications in metal-organic frameworks , electrocatalysis , and space manufacturing , reflecting his interdisciplinary approach. His work on G-protein coupled receptors and Li-S batteries demonstrates methodological innovation through quantum mechanics and machine learning . Horizon Prize , Royal Society of Chemistry Over 1548 total publications (1967–2022) As Director of Caltech's Material and Process Simulation Center , he leads development of software like ReaxFF for reactive dynamics. He teaches Ch 120 ab (Nature of the Chemical Bond) and Ch 121 ab (Atomic-Level Simulations), emphasizing hands-on computational applications for experimentalists and theorists.

YING-TSONG LINمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Applied Ocean Sciences
• Autonomous Ocean Platforms
• Internal Waves and Ocean Mixing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

YING-TSONG LIN is an Acting Professor at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO), UC San Diego. His research focuses on applied ocean sciences, autonomous ocean platforms, internal waves, ocean acoustics, and instrumentation. He leads projects like the New England Shelf Break Acoustics (NESBA) experiment, emphasizing real-time acoustic modeling and environmental interactions. Research interests include 3D acoustic propagation modeling, ocean mixing dynamics, and seabed characterization. His work integrates high-performance computing and distributed sensor networks for oceanographic studies. Recent studies address underwater explosions, renewable energy impacts, and vessel localization using acoustic coherence. Publications emphasize advancements in hydroacoustic modeling, seabed inversion techniques, and environmental asymmetry effects. His contributions span interdisciplinary areas like bioacoustics and seismic-to-acoustic wave conversions. Labs/Teams: Involved with SIO's Acoustics and Oceanography research groups, focusing on autonomous platforms and global observing systems.

Zhigang Pengمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Seismology
• Geophysics
• Earthquake Dynamics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Zhigang Peng is a Professor in the School of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences at Georgia Institute of Technology, part of the College of Sciences. His research focuses on seismicity dynamics, fault zone imaging, and data science applications in geophysics. He holds a Ph.D. in Geological Sciences from the University of Southern California (2004), an M.S. in Electrical Engineering (2002), and a B.S. in Geophysics from the University of Science and Technology of China (1998). Dr. Peng’s work spans seismological studies of earthquake triggering mechanisms, fault zone structures, and deep-focus earthquakes. He has pioneered dense seismic array techniques to image fault systems and employs machine learning for event detection and phase picking. His recent projects include analyzing the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquake sequence in Türkiye and the 2024 Noto earthquake in Japan. He leads initiatives like the Center for Collective Impact in Earthquake Science (C-CIES), promoting inclusive scientific collaboration. Research Highlights: Fault zone imaging, dynamic triggering, AI-driven seismology Labs: ES&T 2235 (Seismology Lab), ES&T 2256 (Office) His awards include the 2002 AGU Outstanding Student Paper Award. He actively contributes to earthquake hazard assessment, nuclear explosion monitoring, and volcano-seismic interactions, with over 150 peer-reviewed publications.

John Martinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Stellar Astrophysics
• Massive Stars
• Luminous Blue Variables
• +۵ مورد دیگر

John Martin is an Associate Professor at the University of Illinois Springfield, affiliated with the School of Integrated Sciences, Sustainability, and Public Health. Since 2006, he has taught introductory physics for science majors and astronomy courses while directing the Henry R. Barber Research Observatory and hosting public UIS Star Parties. His research focuses on stellar astrophysics, particularly the life cycles of massive stars and phenomena like Eta Carinae. Stellar Astrophysics Massive Star Evolution Luminous Blue Variables (LBVs) Supernova Impostors Be Stars and Disks Photometry and Spectroscopy His publications, including over 100 peer-reviewed works, emphasize Eta Carinae's 5.5-year spectroscopic events, LBVs in M31/M33, Be star dynamics, and supernova impostors like SN 2009ip. Awards include the 2011 University of Illinois University Scholar title, JJ Nassau Fellowship (1997), and Dean's List recognitions. He earned his PhD in Astronomy from Case Western Reserve University (2003) and BS in Astro-Physics from the University of Virginia (1995). Scientific awards include 2011 University of Illinois University Scholar 1997 JJ Nassau Graduate Research Fellowship 1995 Mastin Graduate Fellowship 1995 Dean's List, University of Virginia 1994 Dean's List, University of Virginia