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Giuseppe Atenieseمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cybersecurity
• Blockchain Technology
• Applied Cryptography
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Giuseppe Ateniese is a Professor and Eminent Scholar in Cybersecurity at George Mason University, affiliated with the Department of Computer Science and Cyber Security Engineering. Formerly, he held the Farber Endowed Chair and chaired the Department of Computer Science at Stevens Institute of Technology. His research focuses on cloud security, applied cryptography, blockchain technology, and AI-driven cybersecurity solutions. He has received prestigious awards including the NSF CAREER Award and Google/IBM Faculty Awards. AIFurther, he teaches courses on blockchains, cryptography fundamentals, and cryptofinance. His work includes pioneering contributions to rewritable blockchains, password cracking via AI (e.g., PassGAN), and secure decentralized systems. Education: PhD in Computer Science, University of Genoa (2000) Laurea (M.Sc.), University of Salerno (1995) Master of Engineering (Honoris Causa), Stevens Institute of Technology (2020) Research Interests: Ateniese’s work bridges theoretical and applied cryptography, with emphasis on blockchain scalability, privacy-preserving machine learning, and secure data storage. He has developed foundational techniques like proxy re-cryptography and accountable storage systems. His recent efforts address AI’s dual role as both a cybersecurity tool and threat vector, including AI-based password cracking and defense strategies against LLM-driven attacks. Awards: NSF CAREER Award (for privacy/security research) Google Faculty Research Award (cloud security) IBM Faculty Award IEEE CISTC Technical Recognition Award Teaching & Labs: He teaches advanced courses on blockchains (CS695), cryptography fundamentals (CYSE/ECE476), and introductory cryptography (CS487/587). His research team focuses on cryptographic protocols, decentralized systems, and AI-security intersections. Collaborations include projects with Accenture on editable blockchain prototypes and NSF-funded work on password security.

Anthony Rollettمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Additive Manufacturing
• Advanced Materials Processing and Manufacturing
• Digital Twins
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Anthony Rollett is a Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University , where he has been a faculty member since 1995. He serves as the Principal Investigator and Co-Director of the NASA-supported Institute for Model-Based Qualification & Certification of Additive Manufacturing (IMQCAM) and co-director of the Next Manufacturing Center . Prior to CMU, he held leadership roles at Los Alamos National Laboratory (1991-1995). Education: Ph.D., Materials Engineering, Drexel University (1987) MA, Metallurgy and Materials Science, Cambridge University (1977) Research Interests: Rollett’s work focuses on microstructural evolution and microstructure-property relationships in 3D using experiments and simulations. His expertise spans additive manufacturing , metal 3D printing , materials for energy systems , grain growth , recrystallization , and stereology , with techniques like high-energy diffraction microscopy (HEDM) and dynamic x-ray radiography (DXR) . Scientific Contributions: He has over 320 peer-reviewed publications and an h-index >80 . His recent articles highlight machine learning for laser processing , fatigue analysis of additively manufactured alloys, and design optimization for heat exchangers in supercritical CO2 and solar thermal applications . Scientific Awards: Fellow of ASM International (1996) Fellow of the Institute of Physics (UK) (2004) Fellow of The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) (2011) Cyril Stanley Smith Award (TMS, 2014) Member of Honor, French Metallurgical Society (2015) US Steel Professor (2017) Francqui International Professor (2020-2021) International FAME Award (2023) Leadership & Impact: Rollett co-led the development of a NASA Space Technology Research Institute for additive manufacturing and established a new master’s program in additive manufacturing (2018). His research group is funded by industry , federal agencies , and Pennsylvania state grants . He also serves on the Basic Energy Science Advisory Committee and Defense Programs Advisory Committee for the Department of Energy.

Mohammad Modarresمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Probabilistic risk assessment
• Uncertainty analysis
• Probabilistic Physics of Failure
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mohammad Modarres is the Nicole J. Kim Eminent Professor at the University of Maryland within the A.J. Clark School of Engineering. He serves as Director of the Center for Risk and Reliability (CRR) and is a Professor of Nuclear Engineering in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Dr. Modarres co-founded the world's first degree-granting graduate curriculum in reliability engineering at the University of Maryland and has established himself as an international expert in reliability and risk analysis. Dr. Modarres received his educational credentials from prestigious institutions: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Tehran Polytechnic M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from MIT M.S. and Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering from MIT Dr. Modarres' research spans multiple critical areas in engineering risk and reliability. His primary interests include probabilistic risk assessment, uncertainty analysis, probabilistic physics of failure, and probabilistic fracture mechanics. His work encompasses both experimental investigations and sophisticated probabilistic model development. He has made significant contributions to materials degradation science, prognosis and health management systems, and nuclear safety analysis. His research bridges theoretical developments with practical applications in complex engineering systems, particularly in nuclear power and aerospace sectors. Analysis of Dr. Modarres' recent publications reveals a strong trend toward integrating advanced data science techniques with traditional reliability engineering. His work increasingly incorporates machine learning, deep learning, and entropy-based approaches to solve complex problems in prognostics and health management. There's a clear focus on multi-unit systems, particularly in nuclear power applications, and a growing emphasis on data-driven methodologies for remaining useful life estimation and failure prediction. His research maintains a strong foundation in probabilistic methods while embracing cutting-edge computational approaches. Dr. Modarres has received numerous prestigious honors and awards throughout his distinguished career: Nicole Y. Kim Eminent Professorship in Engineering Minta Martin Professorship in A.J. Clark School of Engineering University of Maryland Distinguished Scholar-Teacher (2019) Tommy Thompson Award for outstanding lifetime contributions to nuclear safety (American Nuclear Society) Fellow, American Nuclear Society Fellow, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Life Fellow of IEEE 1996 Maryland Inventor of the Year Award (in Information Sciences) FDA Commissioner Special Citation for Contributions to Risk Assessment Methods (2004) 2008 International Research Leadership Award (Society for Reliability Engineering, Quality and Operations Management) Honorary Doctorate from Universidad Da Vinci de Guatemala As the founding director of the Center for Risk and Reliability, Dr. Modarres has built a world-renowned program that has awarded over 500 Ph.D. and master's degrees. His research has been supported by significant grants from government agencies and industry partners, particularly in nuclear safety, aerospace reliability, and critical infrastructure protection. He has mentored numerous students who have gone on to become leaders in reliability engineering across various industries. His center collaborates extensively with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and other international organizations on risk assessment methodologies. The Center for Risk and Reliability (CRR), which Dr. Modarres directs, serves as a hub for multidisciplinary research in risk and reliability engineering. The center has recently renovated its facilities to enhance collaboration among researchers from different engineering disciplines. CRR maintains strong partnerships with industry leaders including Amazon Lab126 (as evidenced by their collaboration on device durability research) and has been instrumental in advancing probabilistic risk assessment tools used in nuclear power plant safety analysis. The center hosts regular seminars, workshops, and international conferences, positioning itself at the forefront of risk and reliability research globally.

Preet Singhمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Corrosion Science
• Electrochemistry
• Metals and Alloys
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Preet Singh is a Professor and Associate Chair for Graduate Studies in the School of Materials Science and Engineering at Georgia Tech, with affiliations to the College of Engineering. His research focuses on corrosion science, electrochemistry, and environmental degradation of materials, particularly metals and alloys. Prior to joining Georgia Tech in 2003, he was a faculty member at the Institute of Paper Science and Technology (IPST), where he investigated corrosion issues in the pulp and paper industry. Professor Singh's work explores fundamental mechanisms of material degradation in industrial environments, aiming to develop mitigation strategies against environment-induced failures. Key research areas include corrosion fatigue, hydrogen embrittlement, stress corrosion cracking, and oxidation behavior. His group employs experimental approaches to study material reliability under varying chemical and mechanical conditions. Recent publications demonstrate interdisciplinary collaboration across oncology, agriculture, and energy systems, reflecting broad applications of materials science principles. Research trends show increased focus on biomedical materials and sustainable technologies alongside core corrosion studies. Professor Singh advises graduate students including Abdullah Alzubail, Yousif Al Rabie, Sai Shreeya, Yara, and Sean Li. He directs the Corrosion and Materials Reliability Laboratory (CMCRL), which partners with industry to solve practical engineering challenges related to material performance.

• Contact Mechanics
• Adhesion
• Friction
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Michele Ciavarella is a Full Professor at the Polytechnic University of Bari (Politecnico di Bari) in the Department of Mechanics, Mathematics & Management (DMMM). His research focuses on contact mechanics, adhesion, friction, and viscoelastic materials, with applications in mechanical design, wear analysis, and surface topography. His work includes theoretical modeling, experimental testing, and computational approaches to understanding interactions between materials under mechanical stress. He can be contacted at michele.ciavarella@poliba.it.

• Fatigue strength of aluminum structures
• Fracture mechanics
• Railway bridge assessment
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dorina Siebert is a Researcher at the Chair of Metal Construction within the School of Engineering at the Technical University of Munich. She has been working as a research assistant at the Chair since 2019, contributing to various research projects related to steel and aluminum construction, fracture mechanics, and additive manufacturing in construction. Education: M.Sc. in Civil Engineering from Technical University of Munich (2012-2019) Affiliation: Chair of Metal Construction, School of Engineering, Technical University of Munich Contact: dorina.siebert@tum.de, Room 0101.Z1.038, +49 (89) 289-22527 Dorina's research primarily focuses on the fatigue strength of aluminum structures, fracture mechanics in railway bridges, and the application of additive manufacturing techniques in construction. Her work on powder bed-based laser beam melting of metal has significant implications for modern construction methods. She also investigates safe operating time intervals for historic steel bridges and has contributed to the development of a mobile vehicle barrier, demonstrating the practical applications of her theoretical work. Her publication record shows a strong trend toward computational and experimental analysis of material behavior under stress, particularly in aluminum alloys and steel structures. She has published extensively on fatigue properties, fracture mechanics calculations, and additive manufacturing applications, with a clear progression toward more complex modeling techniques and practical engineering solutions. Her work bridges theoretical computational models with real-world infrastructure challenges. Dorina teaches courses including 'Constructing with aluminum' for the Summer semester 2025 and 'Fracture mechanics and fatigue' for the Winter semester 2024/25. She also leads a seminar on plate buckling and steel bridge construction, sharing her specialized knowledge with engineering students. Her teaching directly reflects her research expertise, creating a strong connection between theoretical knowledge and practical application for her students.

Umut Altuntasمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Fracture Mechanics
• Experimental Solid Mechanics
• Fatigue Analysis
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Umut Altuntas is a Doctoral Assistant at the Engineering Mechanics of Soft Interfaces (EMSI) laboratory within the School of Engineering at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). His work focuses on experimental fracture mechanics and additive manufacturing of heterogeneous materials. Research Areas: Fracture mechanics of bioinspired interfaces, fatigue analysis, interlaminar shear strength optimization, and multi-material additive manufacturing. Technical Focus: Essential work of fracture analysis, fused filament fabrication, suture morphology engineering, and structural battery composite design. Publications highlight innovative approaches to enhancing interfacial toughness in 3D-printed polymer composites through bioinspired design and advanced manufacturing techniques. Keywords include Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, and Additive Manufacturing. Sub-fields emphasize bioinspired interfaces, multifunctional composites, and fracture resistance mechanisms.

• Geomechanics
• Offshore Geotechnics
• Soil-Structure Interaction
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Richard Jardine is a Professor of Geomechanics in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Imperial College London's Faculty of Engineering. He also serves as a College Proconsul and co-chairs the College Artworks Group. His work spans advanced geotechnical research, offshore renewable energy foundations, and international collaboration. Research Interests: His expertise includes soil properties, advanced laboratory and field measurement techniques, soil characterization, offshore geotechnics, foundation analysis, slope stability, driven pile behavior, soft ground engineering, full-scale monitoring, geotechnical instrumentation, and cold region geotechnics. His research is central to climate change adaptation and renewable power systems. Publication Trends: Recent articles focus on the mechanical behavior of chalk, sand, and glacial tills under monotonic and cyclic loading, particularly in offshore contexts. Emphasis is placed on numerical modeling (FE, MPM), pile-soil interaction, aging effects, and design method validation for offshore wind foundations. Fellow of the Royal Society (2024) Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (2002) RAEng Medal (1997) British Geotechnical Association Medal (1990, 2015, 2021, 2023) Canadian Geotechnical Society Quigley Award (2019) ISSMGE McClelland Honour Lecture (2023) BGA Rankine Lecture (2016) Advising and Grants: Richard has led major international Joint Industry Projects including ALPACA, PISA, PAGE, and Unified Pile Design Method JIP, involving partners such as Orsted, NGI, Fugro, Oxford, and Zhejiang University. He has advised UK government, contractors, and energy firms on offshore projects in the Baltic Sea, Taiwan Strait, and North Sea. He holds a Royal Society Newton Advanced Fellowship with ZJU. Labs and Teams: He leads research within Imperial’s Geotechnics group and the Imperial Centre for Geohazards. His team conducts advanced laboratory and field testing, collaborates with Deltares (Netherlands), and maintains strong ties with Zhejiang University, where he is a Visiting Professor and Distinguished International Scholar.

Hamouda Ghonemمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• High Temperature Deformation
• Metallic Alloys
• Creep-Fatigue-Environment Interactions
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Hamouda Ghonem is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Rhode Island . He established the Mechanics of Materials Research Laboratory (MMRL) in 1981, focusing on experimental and computational studies of deformation and damage in advanced engineering materials under extreme conditions. Education: Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, McGill University (1978) M.S., Mechanical Engineering, McGill University (1976) B.Sc., Nuclear Engineering, University of Alexandria (1969) Research Interests span high-temperature deformation of metallic alloys, creep-fatigue-environment interactions, dislocation-precipitate interactions, grain boundary mechanics, and ultrafine grain manufacturing. His work quantifies microstructural effects on material failure and develops predictive models for damage evolution in aerospace and nuclear materials. Scientific Awards include: Fellow of ASME Sabbatical appointments at European universities and aerospace research centers Laboratory Facilities at MMRL include: MTS servohydraulic testing machines Creep and high-strain rate (Split Hopkinson Bar, gas gun) systems Computational modeling with Abaqus, MATLAB, and in-house codes Microstructural analysis via SEM and optical microscopy Vacuum and high-temperature (-196°C to 1200°C) testing environments

Nicholas Brakeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Civil Engineering
• Materials Science
• Recycled Concrete Aggregate (RCA)
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Nicholas Brake is an Associate Professor at Lamar University's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, focusing on reclaimed materials, wireless power transfer applications in concrete, and fatigue fracture modeling for pavements. His research spans recycled concrete aggregate, coal ash utilization, and electromagnetic cementitious composites. Education: Ph.D., M.S., B.S. in Civil Engineering from Michigan State University Awards: Anita Riddle Fellowship (2018), Lamar Merit Award (2018), Presidential Faculty Fellowship (2015), and multiple scholarships during his studies. His research emphasizes three key areas: 1) Material reclamation using recycled concrete aggregate, coal combustion residuals, and EAF slag. 2) Electromagnetic transport properties for wireless vehicle charging applications. 3) Fatigue damage modeling in concrete pavements. Through 3D printing integration and design-build-test pedagogy, he enhances student learning outcomes. Recent publications focus on international engineering education (2020), magnetic concrete composites (2019), and advanced testing methodologies for civil infrastructure (2018). His teaching innovation includes developing nine Lamar University courses with active learning strategies that improved student design confidence (p Scientific Awards: Anita Riddle Excellence in Teaching Fellowship (2018) Presidential Faculty Fellowship for Teaching Innovation (2015) Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award at Michigan State (2011) Dr. Brake mentors undergraduate and graduate researchers, including doctoral candidates Mahdi Feizbahr and Hossein Hariri Asli (2023-2024). His lab (LUMS) houses advanced testing systems like Instron 5965/8803, MTS Insight 100SL, and thermal analyzers for material characterization.

David R. Clarkeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Materials Science
• Ceramics
• Metals
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor David R. Clarke is the inaugural Extended Tarr Family Professor of Materials at Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. He is a Senior Fellow of the Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study (HKIAS) and member of the US National Academy of Engineering. PhD in Physics (University of Cambridge) B.Sc. in Applied Sciences (Sussex University) ScD (University of Cambridge) His research spans fundamentals and applications of ceramics, metals, semiconductors, and polymers, focusing on mechanical properties, thermal barrier coatings, dielectric elastomers, oxidation fundamentals, and microelectronics reliability. Recent work explores electro-adhesive forces and nanopore evolution in yttria-stabilized zirconia. With over 500 publications in journals like Nature and Advanced Materials, Clarke's work has been cited >50,000 times (h-index 107). He holds 13 patents and has advised students across MIT, UC Berkeley, and Harvard. 2008 Japanese NIMS Award 1993 Humboldt Senior Scientist Award Distinguished Life Member, American Ceramic Society Teaching includes undergraduate courses on heat transfer and materials design, plus graduate courses on dislocations and composites. His lab recently worked on quantum dot displays and fatigue crack sensing technologies.

Inge Hoffمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Materials for road construction
• Frost protection
• Laboratory testing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Inge Hoff is affiliated with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, where he has served since 2009. Prior to this, he held roles as senior researcher and research leader at SINTEF. Research Interests : Materials for road construction, frost protection, laboratory testing, pavement dimensioning, road rehabilitation, state development modeling, ground-penetrating radar surveys, and concrete/natural stone coverings. Students : Mentors active PhD fellows Lisa Hannasvik, Arman Hamidi, Clara Weber, and Shoiab Ahmad. Teaching : Coordinates courses like TBA4204/BYGT1102 Transport Infrastructure , BYGT2204 Road and Railway Construction , and BA8600 Pavement Structure Dimensioning . Recent publications highlight his expertise in granular material behavior, asphalt durability under climate stressors, and advanced structural assessment techniques. Collaborations with international researchers and presentations at major conferences (TRB, International Conference on Bituminous Mixtures) demonstrate his ongoing contributions to road engineering.

Hossein Alizadeh Otorabadمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Railway Engineering
• Finite Element Analysis
• Elasto-plastic Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Hossein Alizadeh Otorabad is a Research Fellow at the Department of Engineering, School of Computing and Engineering, University of Huddersfield. He joined the Institute of Railway Research (IRR) in 2019 and was promoted to Research Fellow in 2022. His work focuses on finite element analysis, railway engineering, and thermal dynamics in wheel-rail interactions. BSc in Solid Mechanics, Tehran Polytechnic University MSc in Applied Mechanics, Khajeh Nasir Toosi University (2002) PhD in Railway Engineering (2018), focusing on wheel-flat fatigue crack initiation His research expertise spans Railway Engineering , Finite Element Analysis , and Thermal Modeling , with a particular focus on wheel-flat dynamics and fatigue analysis. He has contributed to studies on dynamic load effects in railway crossings, temperature evolution during wheel flat formation, and elasto-plastic behavior in railway wheels. Recent publications show a strong emphasis on Railway Systems (2018-2024), covering topics like: Dynamic load prediction in crossings Thermal analysis of wheel-rail sliding Contact mechanics in flatted wheels Fatigue life evaluation under transient loads His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals for sustainable infrastructure and transportation systems. Scientific Recognition: h-index of 31 (Scopus metrics) 16+ citations for elasto-plastic wheel analysis Contributions to key railway engineering conferences At IRR, he conducts FE analysis, laboratory/field testing of railway assets, hammer testing, and signal processing. He previously received funding from Iran's Ministry of Science for sabbatical research at TU Delft's Material Science and Engineering department.

Suresh K. Sitaramanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer-Aided Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Micro & Nano Engineering
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Suresh K. Sitaraman is a Regents' Professor and Morris M. Bryan, Jr. Professor in Mechanical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology's George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering. His primary research focuses on Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) and Design, manufacturing processes, micro/nano engineering, and mechanics of materials. He leads the Computer-Aided Simulation of Packaging Reliability (CASPaR) Lab and is involved in flexible hybrid electronics research through the Flexible Electronics Center . Dr. Sitaraman holds a Ph.D. from The Ohio State University (1989), M.A.Sc. from the University of Ottawa (1985), and B.E. from the University of Madras (1982). His research includes developing novel techniques like fixtureless magnetic actuation for interfacial fracture testing, compliant micro-scale interconnects for stress mitigation, and synchrotron X-ray diffraction analysis for through-silicon vias (TSVs). He has pioneered studies on carbon nanotube forests' mechanical properties and reliability challenges in 3D microsystems. His awards include the NSF CAREER Award (1997-2002), ASME Fellow designation (2004), and Sigma Xi Sustained Research Award (2008). He has authored over 150 publications and holds multiple patents on compliant interconnect technologies and packaging reliability solutions. Key Research Themes: Micro/nano-scale material characterization, physics-based predictive modeling, flexible electronics, 3D integration, and thermal management. Labs/Initiatives: CASPaR Lab ( caspar.gatech.edu ), Flexible Hybrid Electronics Center. Industry Impact: Contributions to semiconductor packaging, wearable electronics, and advanced manufacturing techniques.

Marco Paggiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Fracture mechanics
• Contact mechanics
• Computational methods for nonlinear partial differential equations
• +۱۵ مورد دیگر

Marco Paggi is a Full Professor of Structural Mechanics at the IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca, Italy, since 2017. He previously held academic roles at Politecnico di Torino (Assistant Professor, 2007-2013) and has been an Alexander von Humboldt Fellow at Leibniz University Hannover. His research focuses on fracture mechanics, contact mechanics, and computational methods applied to renewable energy systems, composite materials, and multi-scale modeling. Key Themes: Fracture propagation, contact interfaces, phase field modeling, photovoltaic durability, and material heterogeneity. Awards: Stanford Top 2% Scientists (2020-2024) Research.com Top Scientists (2022-2024) European Structural Integrity Society Young Scientist Award (2010) Publications: His work spans tribology, computational fracture mechanics, and material degradation, with recent emphasis on phase field modeling for quasi-brittle materials and photovoltaic systems. He has pioneered methods for multi-scale and multi-physics analysis of structural systems. Mentorship: Supervised 17 PhD graduates and 14 postdocs, including award-winning researchers like Pietro Lenarda and Zeng Liu.