جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Stavroulakis Georgiosمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Smart Structures
• Structural Engineering
• Vibration Control
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Stavroulakis Georgios is a Professor at the School of Production Engineering and Management, Technical University of Crete. His research focuses on smart structures, vibration control, finite element methods, and advanced materials. He leads interdisciplinary projects in structural mechanics, acoustics, and computational mechanics with applications in engineering systems and heritage preservation. Key areas include: (1) Development of robust control systems for smart structures, (2) Numerical modeling of masonry and composite materials, (3) Applications of artificial intelligence in structural analysis and material science. Office: Δ5.109, DPEM Building. Research activities emphasize: Active vibration suppression using piezoelectric systems and auxetic materials Advanced finite element analysis for biomedical and historical structures Data-driven computational methods for material characterization Acoustic comfort optimization in urban environments Structural health monitoring through physics-informed neural networks His work bridges traditional engineering disciplines with modern AI tools, addressing challenges in infrastructure resilience and sustainable design. Publications span smart materials innovation, nonlinear mechanics, and heritage building restoration.

Justin Burtonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Experimental condensed matter physics
• Soft matter physics
• Non-equilibrium physics
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Justin Burton is an Associate Professor and Winship Distinguished Research Professor at Emory University, with a focus on experimental condensed matter physics, soft matter physics, and geophysics. His research explores fluid and granular flow dynamics, non-equilibrium systems, and ice mélange behavior. He leads the Burton Research Lab, located in the Math & Science Center, Atlanta. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Irvine (2006), and has received prestigious awards including the NSF CAREER Award (2015) and the 2024 American Physical Society Fellowship. Research interests include ice mélange rheology, electrostatic interactions in biological systems, and granular physics. His work bridges experimental and theoretical approaches, such as continuum models for ice dynamics and dusty plasma studies using 3D tomography. Recent projects involve glacier instability modeling and atmospheric charge dynamics of particles. Awards : Fellow of the American Physical Society (2024) Winship Distinguished Research Professor (2024) Gordon and Betty Moore Experimental Physics Investigator (2023) Sustainability Innovator Award (2018) His lab investigates phenomena across scales—from atomic fluid mechanics to geophysical glacial systems. Ongoing studies explore ice mélange's role in Greenland calving and electrostatic effects in parasitic nematode attachment. The lab also pioneers experimental ice analogs to study glacial instabilities.

Jon Juel Thomsenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Dynamics and Vibrations
• Mechanical Engineering
• Nonlinear Systems
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Jon Juel Thomsen is an Associate Professor at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, specializing in Solid Mechanics. His research focuses on theoretical and experimental analysis of mechanical vibrations, particularly nonlinear phenomena and high-frequency effects. He leads projects on fast vibrations and dry friction, short-term damping estimation for wind turbines, and vibration-based bolt tension estimation. He advises PhD students including J. D. Richardt, K. L. Ebbehøj, and M. T. Steffensen. His work integrates experimental modal analysis, structural dynamics, and nonlinear systems. Notable contributions include methods for damping estimation in nonstationary systems, uncertainty quantification in modal parameters, and vibration-based assessment of bolted joints. Projects like the Vibrations for Estimating Bolted Joint Integrity (VEBJI) highlight his applied engineering focus. His research spans theoretical developments and industrial applications in mechanical systems and renewable energy. Key collaborations include work on piezoelectric excitation for bolt tension measurement and high-frequency excitation effects in metamaterials. His lab develops novel techniques for structural health monitoring and vibration control, leveraging both experimental and computational methods.

Mostafa Elseifiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Pavement Engineering
• Asphalt Materials Science
• Transportation Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mostafa Elseifi is the Occidental Chemical Corporation Distinguished Professor at Louisiana State University (LSU), affiliated with the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering in the College of Engineering. He holds roles as the East Baton Rouge (EBR) Parish Engineer and Surveyor Selection Board member and the CEE Junior Faculty Mentor. His educational background includes a Ph.D. from Virginia Polytechnic Institute (2003), an M.S. (1999), and a B.S. (1996) in Civil Engineering from Cairo University. A licensed Professional Engineer in Virginia and a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Elseifi specializes in pavement engineering, particularly in asphalt materials, pavement instrumentation, and tire-pavement interaction. His research focuses on constitutive modeling of flexible pavements, laboratory characterization of hot-mix asphalt, and mitigation strategies for cracking and moisture damage. Key contributions include developing machine learning frameworks for pavement performance prediction and evaluating emerging additives like graphene nanoplatelets. Notable awards include the 2019 ASCE Journal of Transportation Engineering Editor’s Choice Award and the 2013 Michael R. Mangham Teaching Award. Elseifi’s work integrates computational methods (e.g., finite element modeling) with field studies to address infrastructure challenges. He has pioneered studies on E-scooter impacts, recycled materials in asphalt mixtures, and cost-effective preventive maintenance strategies in Louisiana’s hot and humid climate. His research also explores sustainable practices, such as superhydrophobic asphalt mixtures and self-healing mechanisms via induction heating. He has advised numerous projects funded by state and federal agencies, focusing on pavement management systems, structural health monitoring, and interlayer bonding. His contributions span over 100 peer-reviewed articles and have directly influenced Louisiana’s pavement maintenance guidelines. Current research includes optimizing chip seal applications and evaluating the environmental and economic impacts of microsurfacing.

Tim Burgمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biomedical Engineering
• Tissue Engineering
• Biomaterials
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tim Burg is a Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Georgia. His research focuses on bioengineering solutions for biomedical applications, including tissue engineering, biomaterials, and surgical simulation. He leads the Harbor Lights Research Laboratory, which integrates engineering, science, and clinical expertise to develop innovative medical technologies. Key areas of investigation include non-circular fibers for drug delivery, 3D bioprinting of tissue test systems, and bone density models to study tumor metastasis. Dr. Burg holds a PhD and has contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed articles, spanning surgical simulation, biomaterials, and control systems. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and education through initiatives like the EQPoint research mentorship program. The laboratory is equipped with advanced tools such as 3D bioprinters, cell culture facilities, and analytical instrumentation to support cutting-edge research. Current projects include optimizing bio-loom systems for bone tissue engineering, enhancing haptic feedback in surgical training simulators, and developing in vitro bone microenvironment models for cancer studies. The lab also prioritizes undergraduate and graduate student research opportunities through structured modules in bioprinting and tissue engineering.

• Acoustic Propagation
• Aeroacoustics
• Computational Acoustics
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Didier Dragna is a researcher at the Laboratory of Fluid Mechanics and Acoustics (LMFA), affiliated with École Centrale de Lyon in Lyon, France. He specializes in acoustics, with a focus on sound propagation in complex environments, aeroacoustics, and noise control. His work involves computational modeling and experimental studies of acoustic phenomena in areas such as wind turbine noise, sonic booms, and duct acoustics. Dragna contributes to both academic research and applied projects, collaborating with industries and institutions on noise reduction solutions and environmental impact assessments. Research Interests Dragna's research explores the interplay between fluid dynamics and acoustics, particularly in challenging outdoor and industrial settings. Key themes include: Propagation of sound in inhomogeneous and moving media Aeroacoustic noise from wind turbines and aircraft Impact of topography and meteorology on sound distribution Development of advanced numerical methods for acoustic modeling Publications Trends His recent work emphasizes practical applications of acoustic theories, such as mitigating noise from renewable energy systems and addressing urban noise challenges. Key methodologies include parabolic equation models, time-domain simulations, and boundary condition innovations for duct liners. Awards and Grants No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials, though his contributions are evident through collaborative projects and experimental setups. Labs and Teams Dragna is part of the Acoustics team (AC) at LMFA, leveraging the lab's facilities like wind tunnels and advanced measurement techniques (PIV, LDV). He collaborates with interdisciplinary groups on fluid mechanics and environmental acoustics.

• Philosophy of Education
• Qualitative Research Methodologies
• Educational Leadership
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Anne Beate Reinertsen is a Professor in Philosophy of Education and Early Childhood Education at the University of South-Eastern Norway (HiO), affiliated with the Department of Education, ICT and Learning (PIL). She holds dual professorial competencies in qualitative research methodologies and kindergarten pedagogy. Her work bridges philosophy, pedagogy, and critical theory, focusing on subjective professionalism, posthumanist perspectives, and sustainability in education. Education & Background: Dr.Polit (2007) from NTNU on school development and teamwork in upper secondary schools. Professorial qualifications in practical knowledge/assessment research (2013) and qualitative methodology/kindergarten pedagogy (2018). Prior experience as a secondary school teacher, leader, and teacher educator across various levels. Research Interests: Postqualitative methodologies, ecolinguistics, slow scholarship, and transcurricular innovation. Leadership studies, digitalization, and ethics in educational research. Sustainability, epistemic justice, and the political dimensions of childhood. Key Themes in Publications: Intersection of posthumanism, new materialism, and educational practices. Critical explorations of knowledge production, activism, and non-knowing methodologies. Autoethnography, boundary-crossing research, and ethical praxes in education. Grants & Projects: Leading the DigiEd project on digitalization in education. Contributed to the Oslo and Viken Model evaluation (REKOMP) and inclusion-focused research initiatives. Labs/Teams: Member of the Early Childhood Studies (0-3 years) research group and collaborator in interdisciplinary initiatives like the Toddler Science group.

• Macroeconomics
• Financial Economics
• Expectation Formation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Luca Gemmi is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Bologna's Department of Economics. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Boston College and previously served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at HEC Lausanne, University of Lausanne. In 2021, he was selected as a Summer Research Graduate Fellow at the European Central Bank. His research centers on information frictions and expectation formation in macroeconomics and financial economics, with specific expertise in: Empirical analysis of expectation surveys Theoretical belief formation models Household and market expectation dynamics Policy implications of biased expectations Information processing in uncertain environments Recent publication trends reveal a concentrated focus on household belief formation during economic volatility, exchange rate policy effectiveness, and methodological innovations in survey research—consistently bridging theoretical frameworks with empirical validation using expectation data. Scientific recognition includes: Summer Research Graduate Fellowship at the European Central Bank (2021) As an active faculty member, Gemmi mentors graduate students in economics while conducting research supported by academic institutions and central banking collaborations. His work directly informs policy design for expectation management in macroeconomic contexts, particularly regarding uncertainty transmission mechanisms. He maintains research operations within the University of Bologna's Department of Economics infrastructure, leveraging survey data and theoretical modeling approaches to advance understanding of economic cognition under information constraints.

• Flood Risk Management
• Urban Resilience
• Spatial Planning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Barbara Tempels is an Assistant Professor specializing in Landscape Architecture and Spatial Planning, focusing on Flood Risk Management, Urban Resilience, and Spatial Planning. Her research integrates qualitative methodologies with policy analysis, particularly in the context of climate adaptation and disaster resilience. She has co-supervised multiple PhD candidates, including Wassink, R., Said, M., and Wargyawati, N., exploring topics such as climate change adaptation governance and river restoration. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks like co-evolutionary approaches with practical applications, addressing challenges in public space management, justice in spatial planning, and multi-stakeholder collaborations. Recent projects include analyzing homeowners' roles in resilient urban development and evaluating OECD water governance principles in Dutch flood protection. Tempels has contributed expert commentary on ecological issues such as 'snippernatuur' (fragmented nature) and its ecological value. Her interdisciplinary research spans flood resilience strategies, land-use planning, and community engagement in renewable energy initiatives. Her advisory roles in PhD projects emphasize sustainable spatial development, with a focus on contested spaces and regional dynamics in contexts like the Citarum River restoration program. She advocates for inclusive and adaptive approaches to urban and environmental challenges.

Kai Chengمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Precision Manufacturing
• Micro/Nano Manufacturing
• Sustainable Manufacturing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Kai Cheng is a Chair Professor and Head of the Advanced Manufacturing & Enterprise Engineering Department at Brunel University London's College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences. With a PhD in Precision Manufacturing from Liverpool John Moores University (1994), he has held academic roles at Glasgow Caledonian University (Lecturer, 1995-1999), Leeds Metropolitan University (Reader/Professor, 1999-2006), and Brunel since 2006. Research areas: Precision Manufacturing, Micro/Nano Manufacturing, Sustainable Manufacturing, E-Manufacturing, High-Precision Machine Tools Editorial roles: European Editor of International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology , Editorial Board member for 5 journals Professional memberships: Fellow of Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), Fellow of Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) His recent publications focus on precision machining of composites, sustainable manufacturing systems, digital twin development, and vibration-assisted micro-machining. Collaborative work spans institutions in the UK, China, and Sweden with over 20 funded research projects in smart machining systems and sustainable manufacturing. Scientific Awards: Fellow of Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), 2004 Fellow of Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), 2006 Research Grants include projects on ultraprecision machining tools, abrasive flow machining for aerospace components, micro-featured surface manufacturing, and closed-loop cooling systems, funded by EPSRC, European Commission, and industry partners.

• Transportation Engineering
• Pavement Maintenance
• Road Friction Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Şükrüye İyinam is an Assistant Professor at the Civil Engineering Department of Istanbul Technical University , where she has been serving since 2000. She completed her PhD in Transportation Engineering at the same university in 1982. Academic Career: Research Assistant (1982-2000) → Assistant Professor (2000-present) Key Research Areas: Transportation engineering, pavement maintenance, road friction analysis, urban infrastructure systems Research Focus : Specializes in highway pavement engineering with emphasis on: Friction coefficient prediction using texture measurements Sustainable pavement maintenance strategies Urban road infrastructure optimization Cost analysis of highway construction materials GIS-based decision support systems Steel mill slag utilization in pavement layers Notable Contributions : Developed a GIS-based excavation prioritization system for urban roads (2013-2021), contributed to material innovation studies using electric arc furnace slag in multiple pavement applications, and published extensively on transportation safety metrics. Selected Publications: 3 research outputs (2005, 2010, 2016) with 134+ Scopus citations Professional Memberships: International Society for Maintenance and Rehabilitation of Transport Infrastructures (since 2003), Turkish National Committee on Roads (since 1995)

Tuna Balkanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Control Systems
• Robotics
• System Dynamics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Tuna Balkan is a Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara, Turkey. He holds a B.Sc. (1979), M.Sc. (1983), and Ph.D. (1988) from METU. His research focuses on control systems, robotics, fluid power control, and dynamic modeling. He leads the Control Systems Laboratory at METU and teaches courses such as Control Systems (ME 304), Fluid Power Control (ME 516), and Mechanical Engineering Systems Laboratory (ME 410). His work spans hydraulic actuator design, platform stabilization, and industrial robotic applications like spray painting and arc welding. Research interests include real-time control, Kalman filtering, and energy-efficient hydraulic systems. He has supervised numerous theses, including studies on hydraulic load simulators, energy-efficient actuators, and vibration-based energy harvesting. His publications cover topics like instability analysis in hydraulic systems, friction compensation in motion platforms, and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) for energy harvesting. Prof. Balkan’s lab, Control Systems Lab (Room G-130), develops advanced control algorithms and experimental setups. His contributions to automotive safety, agricultural machinery design, and robotic spray painting have been widely recognized. He has collaborated on projects involving durability test rigs, unmanned aerial vehicles, and sensor integration for industrial applications.

• Plate Tectonics
• Geodynamics
• Seismic Tomography
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Edward Clennett is an Associate Lecturer at the School of Natural Sciences, Birkbeck, University of London. He specializes in reconstructing plate tectonic history through deep time using geodynamic models, seismic tomography, and plate kinematic analyses. His teaching includes the Global Tectonics undergraduate module. Education: PhD in Geosciences from The University of Texas at Austin (2024), MSc in Earth Sciences from the University of Oxford (2019). Research focuses on integrating geodynamic, seismic, and kinematic data to improve plate reconstruction accuracy. Key interests include tectonic controls of critical minerals, crustal thickness changes during deformation, and the interplay between Earth’s interior and surface processes. Publications emphasize novel methods in plate tectonic modeling, including sediment lubrication effects on plate velocities and four-dimensional reconstructions combining multiple datasets. Awards: UTIG Outstanding Graduate Student Award (2024), Fulbright Scholarship (2020), BP Prize for best Master's project (2019). Advising and grants: No specific grants listed, but active in supervision of research projects related to plate tectonics and geodynamic modeling. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with institutions like the University of Texas Institute for Geophysics and the Jackson School of Geosciences on geodynamic projects.

Marta Morazzoniمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Macroeconomics
• Entrepreneurship
• Firm Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marta Morazzoni serves as a Lecturer in Economics at University College London's Department of Economics, specializing in quantitative macroeconomics with research spanning entrepreneurship, labor markets, and firm dynamics. She concurrently holds research positions at the Institute for Fiscal Studies (Research Fellow since October 2023) and the Centre for Economic Policy Research (Research Affiliate since January 2024). Her educational background includes: PhD in Economics from Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Spain Dr. Morazzoni's research examines how frictions in agents' mobility across income and wealth distributions affect aggregate outcomes. She investigates how education, family structures, and occupational choices influence business dynamism, resource allocation efficiency, and total production. Her methodological approach combines quantitative macroeconomic modeling with empirical analysis of large-scale datasets, particularly focusing on US economic dynamics. Her recent publications reveal strong thematic continuity in studying market frictions across multiple domains. The 2023 work on labor-family dynamics extends her 2021 research on student debt and entrepreneurship, while her 2022 Journal of Monetary Economics article on female entrepreneurship connects to broader questions about capital allocation efficiency. These works collectively demonstrate her focus on how micro-level constraints propagate to macroeconomic outcomes. At UCL, she teaches graduate-level Firm Dynamics and undergraduate Macroeconomic Theory and Policy courses, reflecting her research expertise in business cycles and structural economic analysis. Her professional affiliations with IFS and CEPR position her at the intersection of academic research and policy-relevant economic analysis.

Katherine Kwaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Offshore Renewable Energy
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Marine Infrastructure
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Katherine Kwa is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Southampton's Civil, Maritime and Environmental Engineering Department, focusing on offshore renewable energy infrastructure. She leads projects funded by the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) and the EPSRC, advancing station-keeping design for floating systems through geotechnical innovations. Her research integrates geotechnical engineering with marine infrastructure, emphasizing seabed-anchor dynamics. She holds a BEng and PhD from the University of Sydney (2019), specializing in soil mechanics and shipped metallic ores liquefaction. She is affiliated with the Supergen Offshore Renewable Energy Hub and RAEng's Intelligent & Resilient Ocean Engineering Centre. Katherine supervises two PhD students and collaborates on projects like 'Station-Keeping Solutions for Floating Offshore Renewables' and 'NextGen Anchor Design'. Her recent articles explore mooring systems, surrogate models for soil behavior, and anchor capacity in offshore wind applications. She has received the RAEng Research Fellowship, recognizing her contributions to ocean engineering. Her work bridges geotechnical analysis with renewable energy systems, aiming to enhance efficiency and resilience of floating offshore infrastructure.