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Dayakar Penumaduمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Civil Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Materials Science
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dayakar Penumadu is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UT), where he has been a faculty member since 2001. He holds the Fred N. Peebles Professorship and the Institute for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing (IAMM) Chair of Excellence, a joint position with Oak Ridge National Laboratory. He served as Department Head from 2007 to 2014. His research spans multiple domains in civil and materials engineering. Key areas include: Carbon fiber reinforced polymeric composites and sandwich structures Environmental degradation and multi-scale mechanics Non-invasive characterization using neutron and X-ray tomography and diffraction Mechanics of multi-phase and granular materials Direct Numerical Simulations in porous media His recent publications reveal a strong focus on advanced characterization techniques such as neutron diffraction and X-ray tomography applied to composites, metals, and granular materials. Themes include structural health monitoring, fire damage effects, composite manufacturing, and micromechanical modeling. He frequently collaborates with national labs and industry partners. Notable scientific recognitions include: Fred N. Peebles Professorship Institute for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing (IAMM) Chair of Excellence Penumadu has secured research funding from major agencies including the National Science Foundation, Office of Naval Research, Department of Energy, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, General Motors, Entergy Corporation, National Nuclear Security Administration, and the Tennessee Department of Transportation. He has advised numerous students and leads a vibrant research group focused on next-generation materials and structural systems. He is actively involved in experimental and computational research with applications in transportation, energy, and defense sectors.

• Nano- and micro-particle transport
• Surface interactions in porous media
• Trace element biogeochemistry
• +۵ مورد دیگر

William Johnson is a Professor in the Department of Geology & Geophysics at the University of Utah's College of Engineering, with a 30-year track record in colloid transport research and trace element biogeochemistry. He directs advanced facilities including ICP-MS and light scattering laboratories while maintaining active collaborations in environmental engineering, hydrology, and contaminant dynamics. Current research focuses on multi-scale colloid transport mechanisms in porous media Investigates mercury and selenium cycling in aquatic systems like Great Salt Lake Develops groundwater remediation strategies for mining-impacted environments His recent publications demonstrate theoretical advances in colloid filtration theory, including interception history models and nanoscale heterogeneity impacts. Over $5M in research grants from NSF, EPA, and state agencies support his work on contaminant transport, with particular emphasis on mercury isotope tracing and polymer-modified remediation materials. Mentoring 12 PhD and 34 MSc students, he maintains active teaching roles in graduate geochemistry and contaminant hydrology courses. Fundamental contributions to non-exponential transport behavior Established mercury source apportionment frameworks for saline lakes Developed lateral channel filtration for placer mining mitigation His research website (www.wpjohnsongroup.utah.edu/research.html) provides additional details about current projects and instrumentation capabilities.

Hariswaran Sitaramanمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Reacting Flows
• Adaptive Mesh Refinement
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Hariswaran Sitaraman is a Researcher IV in the Computational Science Center at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), specializing in computational modeling of reacting flows and numerical method development for high-performance computing architectures. His academic background includes: Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras Master of Aerospace Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin PhD in Aerospace Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin Dr. Sitaraman's research centers on multiphase reacting flow simulations for biochemical conversion processes, adaptive mesh refinement algorithms, and continuum-Lagrangian solvers for granular flows. His work bridges computational fluid dynamics, reacting flow physics, and advanced numerical techniques with direct applications in energy decarbonization and sustainable manufacturing. Analysis of his 2025 publications reveals strong emphasis on plasma-assisted combustion for ammonia-air systems, high-fidelity simulation of industrial processes like steelmaking, and adaptive computing frameworks for scale-up challenges. These works demonstrate integration of computational science with energy transition technologies across power generation, transportation, and industrial sectors. Scientific awards: None documented in source material. Advising and grant activities are not specified in the provided information, though his collaborative network indicates active engagement with energy research initiatives. As a core member of NREL's Computational Science Center, Dr. Sitaraman contributes to national efforts in advancing computational methods for next-generation energy systems through high-performance computing infrastructure.

José E. Andradeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Granular Materials
• Geomechanics
• Carbon Sequestration
• +۵ مورد دیگر

José E. Andrade is the George W. Housner Professor of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), where he has held faculty positions since 2010. His research focuses on multiscale and multiphysical behaviors of porous materials (e.g., soils, rocks, bone) and granular materials (e.g., sand, snow). He leads the COSYMO group , applying computational mechanics to geotechnical and environmental challenges. B.S., Florida Institute of Technology, 2001 M.S., Stanford University, 2003 PhD, 2006 His scientific awards include the ASME Fellowship, Huber Civil Engineering Research Prize, and Thomas J.R. Hughes Young Investigator Award. Current research trends highlight applications in mechanical metamaterials , carbon sequestration , and geotechnical testing via computational methods like DEM and micromorphic mechanics. ASME Fellow (2021) Huber Civil Engineering Research Prize Thomas J.R. Hughes Young Investigator Award Andrade teaches Advanced Topics in Applied Mechanics , Civil Engineering , and Mechanical Engineering , with a focus on multiscale modeling. His work bridges engineering infrastructure , petroleum industry applications, and structural dynamics in energy storage systems.

• Mathematical Analysis
• Partial Differential Equations
• Conservation Laws
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Giuseppe Maria Coclite is a Full Professor (MAT/05 Mathematical Analysis) at Politecnico di Bari, Italy, affiliated with the Department of Mechanics, Mathematics & Management. He serves as the Coordinator of the Division of Mathematics. His research focuses on mathematical modeling of nonlinear phenomena, with expertise in partial differential equations, conservation laws, nonlocal dynamics, and wave propagation. Contact: giuseppemaria.coclite@poliba.it | +39 080 596 3653. His primary research domains include theoretical and applied analysis of PDEs, specializing in hyperbolic conservation laws, vanishing viscosity methods, nonlocal operators, and asymptotic behavior of solutions. Recent investigations explore fractional conservation laws, junction dynamics in networked systems, and stability analysis for high-order equations like Kuramoto-Sivashinsky and Camassa-Holm variants. Publications (2019–2025) predominantly analyze nonlinear PDEs across applied mathematics, fluid dynamics, and control theory. Dominant themes include: (i) well-posedness of conservation laws with singular limits, (ii) wave propagation in complex media (granular materials, optics), (iii) numerical techniques for peridynamics, and (iv) solutions for integrable systems (KdV-type equations). Trends show increasing focus on multi-scale modeling, network dynamics, and fractional calculus. No scientific awards, students, or laboratory affiliations are documented in the provided materials.

• Groundwater engineering
• Contaminant remediation
• Environmental nanotechnologies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Rajandrea Sethi is a Full Professor at the Department of Environment, Land and Infrastructure Engineering (DIATI) at the Polytechnic University of Turin, where he serves as Coordinator of the Interdepartmental Center CWC - CleanWaterCenter@PoliTo. His academic career spans multiple international institutions including University of Lyon, University of Vienna, and Helmholtz Zentrum München. Professor Sethi's research focuses on groundwater engineering, contaminant remediation, and environmental nanotechnologies. His work addresses critical environmental challenges including aquifer contamination, water pollution control, and innovative remediation techniques. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of particle transport in porous media and the application of nanotechnologies for environmental remediation. His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward microplastic pollution research, groundwater electro-bioremediation, and the application of advanced nanomaterials for environmental cleanup. His work bridges fundamental research with practical applications for contaminated site remediation. Professor Sethi actively supervises PhD students and teaches courses including Remediation of Contaminated Sites, Groundwater Engineering, and Nanotechnologies for Environmental Remediation. He has secured numerous research grants from national and international funding bodies including PRIN, PNRR, and EU Horizon 2020 programs. His laboratory work through DeltaNova and WATER QUALITY centers focuses on practical applications of his research, with particular emphasis on translating laboratory findings to field applications. His leadership in the CleanWaterCenter@PoliTo demonstrates his commitment to addressing global water challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Discrete Element Method
• High Performance Computing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mark Sawley is a Senior Scientist at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) with dual appointments in the Institute of Mechanical Engineering (IGM) for administration and the School of Management (SGM) for teaching. With over 30 years of experience in academic, government laboratory, and private institutions across Switzerland and Australia, he holds a PhD in Physics and has founded/co-founded two high-tech startup companies. His administrative roles include coordinating ACCES for Computational Engineering promotion and serving as Coordinator for Academic Affairs at the STI Faculty. Dr. Sawley's research spans computational fluid dynamics, discrete element method simulations, and high-performance computing applications. His work bridges multiple disciplines with applications in materials science (concrete simulation), bioengineering (blood flow modeling), marine engineering (America's Cup yacht design), avalanche dynamics, and industrial particulate processing. His recent publications (2018-2021) demonstrate continued activity in applying numerical methods to solve complex engineering problems. His scientific contributions include 37 peer-reviewed journal papers, 58 conference proceedings, and 21 articles for general audiences. His work uniquely connects technical research with science communication through projects like TIMBRE!! and the DEM Gallery, emphasizing the relationship between science and art. 37 scientific papers in international peer-reviewed journals 58 papers in international conference proceedings 21 science communication articles for general audiences Professor Sawley has advised PhD students including Serge Wüthrich (1992) and Olivier Byrde (1997). His Computational Granular Dynamics lab (http://cgd.epfl.ch) provides a platform for interdisciplinary research connecting physics, engineering, and computational science. His administrative leadership in academic affairs and computational engineering promotion demonstrates his commitment to advancing both research and education at EPFL.

• Acoustics
• Materials Science
• Numerical Modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Thomas Milcent is a researcher affiliated with the TREFLE (Energy Fluid Transfers) and SIMFI (Advanced Simulations and Numerical Modeling for Fluids and Engineering) teams at the University of Bordeaux. His work spans multiple domains including ultrasonic material characterization, contactless micromanipulation with acoustic waves, and multiscale modeling of heterogeneous materials. Specializes in physical acoustics, ultrasound, and material characterization Focuses on wave propagation in structured anisotropic materials and sustainable material dynamics Contributing member to interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of acoustics and mechanics His research integrates modeling and simulation with experimental approaches, addressing challenges in fatigue of materials, hydrogen corrosion effects, and non-destructive evaluation methodologies. Currently active in the SIMFI team and involved in ongoing projects related to environmental flows, granular systems, and computational mechanics.

• Transport in Porous Media
• Numerical Simulation
• Shale Oil and Gas
• +۲ مورد دیگر

FAN Dian is a Research Assistant Professor at the School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech). He obtained his Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering from Texas Tech University in 2018 and a B.E. in Petroleum Engineering from Chengdu University of Technology in 2013. His research focuses on fluid and particle transport in geological porous media through multi-scale numerical simulations, with applications in shale oil/gas extraction, CO₂ sequestration, microplastic removal, and environmental tracer recovery. Key methodologies include lattice Boltzmann simulations and statistical mechanical modeling. Dr. Fan's publications demonstrate strong emphasis on: 1) Fundamental transport phenomena in porous media, 2) Advanced simulation techniques (LBM/CFD-DEM), and 3) Applied petroleum engineering solutions. Recent works show increasing focus on environmental applications and non-spherical particle dynamics. Awards: Pengcheng Peacock Plan Specially-Hired Talent (2023) Research Funding: Principal Investigator: National Natural Science Foundation of China project on shale media deformation (2023-2025) Participant: EU Horizon 2020 projects Science 4 Clean Energy (€9.7M) and ShaleXenvironmenT (€3.4M) He maintains international collaborations through visiting positions at Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nurnberg and previously held research/teaching roles at University College London.

Jean-Baptiste Colliatمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Numerical Simulation of Materials and Structures
• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Behavior of Heterogeneous Materials
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jean-Baptiste Colliat is a Full Professor at Polytech Lille , Lille University, specialized in Numerical Simulation of Materials and Structures within Civil Engineering. His work bridges computational mechanics with practical applications in concrete durability, geothermal systems, and biomedical simulations. Develops Enriched Finite Element Methods for heterogeneous materials Focuses on Uncertainty Quantification in multi-scale systems Key applications: Nuclear Waste Containment , Rockfill Stability , and Obstetric Biomechanics Recent research trends include 3D fracture network modeling, stress-permeability coupling in porous media, and stochastic analysis of material heterogeneity. His work integrates X-ray Micro-CT , DEM , and Multiscale Homogenization techniques. Professor Colliat leads computational frameworks for Embedded Finite Element Methods and Excursion Set Theory applications. He actively collaborates with LaMcube (Laboratoire de Mécanique Multi-physique Multiéchelle) on problems ranging from microstructural evolution to large-scale infrastructure failure.

Corey S. O'Hernمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Soft Matter Physics
• Statistical Mechanics
• Computational Biology
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Corey S. O'Hern is a Professor at Yale University with appointments in the Departments of Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science, Physics, Applied Physics, and Computational Biology & Bioinformatics. His research spans soft matter physics, computational biology, and materials science, focusing on jamming transitions, protein structure, and granular mechanics. Education : Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania, B.S. from Duke University. Research Interests : Statistical mechanics of nonequilibrium systems, glass and jamming transitions in soft matter, computational biology of protein structures, and mechanical design principles in biological and synthetic materials. His group uses theoretical and computational methods to study protein folding, jamming phenomena, and mechanical properties of cells and tissues. Article Trends : Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary work bridging soft matter physics and computational biology. Topics include protein folding as jamming transitions, FRET-assisted structural modeling, cancer invasion mechanics, and granular metamaterials with tunable properties, reflecting his focus on fundamental mechanics in biological and synthetic systems. Scientific Awards : Ackerman Teaching Award (2018) Fellow of the American Physical Society (2017) NSF Cyber-Enabled Discovery and Innovation Award (2008) NSF Faculty Early Career Development Award (2005) Advising & Grants : He has advised students from Applied Physics, Chemistry, and Computational Biology. His group received NSF grants for studies on granular acoustics and computational biology, supported by Yale's MRSEC and FAS High Performance Computing Core. Labs & Teams : Leads the O'Hern Research Group and co-founded Yale's Integrated Graduate Program in Physical and Engineering Biology. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams across Yale's Physical and Life Sciences, including the Sackler Institute and MRSEC.

• Porous Media
• Fluid Dynamics
• Geophysics
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Paula Kozlowski Pitombeira Reis is currently a Researcher at the Department of Physics , University of Oslo, affiliated with the Porous Media Laboratory SFF . Her work focuses on fundamental and applied aspects of fluid dynamics in porous materials. Her research interests center on porous media , fluid dynamics , and environmental science , particularly through computational and experimental studies of drainage processes in granular materials. Recent publications analyze corner/bulk flow interactions (2025, 2024), film-flow effects (2023), and controlled disorder in porous media (2025). Dr. Reis holds a permanent position with no indication of part-time status or former employment. She collaborates with researchers like Gaute Linga, Marcel Moura, and Eirik Grude Flekkøy on hydrodynamic modeling projects.

Eric Vincensمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sustainable construction
• Geotechnics
• Soil mechanics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Eric Vincens is a University Professor in Civil Engineering at École Centrale de Lyon , where he has worked since 2004. He serves as Director of the Solid Mechanics - Mechanical Engineering - Civil Engineering department and co-heads the Ecological Transition & Territories option in engineering training. His academic background includes graduation from ENS Paris-Saclay , an agrégé in civil engineering, and a PhD from École Centrale de Lyon (1999) . Research Interests focus on: Soil and geotechnical structure behavior Sustainability of large strategic structures (dams, bridges) Vernacular construction with low environmental impact (raw earth, dry stone) Adaptive modeling approaches for filtration processes Publications Analysis : His work spans granular material filtration mechanisms , concrete modification with industrial byproducts , and seismic behavior of dry stone structures . Recent studies (2024-2025) emphasize: Comparative analysis of dry/wet filtration models Micro-mechanical characterization of void spaces Seismic stability of traditional masonry constructions Digital image correlation for material property determination

Xiaoping JIAمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Multi-scale acoustics of granular media
• Coherent elastic waves
• Contact mechanics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Xiaoping JIA is a Professor at Gustave Eiffel University , affiliated with the Langevin Institute . His work bridges acoustics , granular physics , and geophysics , with a focus on understanding wave propagation, frictional dynamics, and seismic triggering mechanisms in complex media. PhD in Physical Acoustics from Pierre and Marie Curie University (Paris 6) B.Sc. in Physics from Nanjing University His research explores: Multi-scale granular acoustics : Investigating how ultrasound interacts with granular materials to induce flow and measure internal states Nonlinear wave behavior : Time-reversal focusing, velocity weakening/strengthening, and scattering in heterogeneous media Dynamic triggering mechanisms : Linking seismic waves to landslides, slope instabilities, and frictional failure Key article trends include: Developing ultrasonic monitoring for granular compaction and damage Modeling acoustic lubrication at grain contacts Characterizing stick-slip dynamics with high-resolution acoustic emission analysis Simulating two-time scale granular flow under vibro-acoustic stress Publications span geophysical journals (PNAS, JGR, GRL) and physics/soft matter outlets (Phys. Rev. E, Soft Matter, Europhys. Lett.), emphasizing ultrasound as a tool for probing granular rheology and failure precursors.

• Waves in complex media
• Multiple scattering of ultrasound
• Wave control in disordered media
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Arnaud TOURIN is a Professor at ESPCI Paris, affiliated with the Institut Langevin, a research institute focused on waves and imaging. His academic career spans over two decades with continuous research contributions in wave physics and acoustics. His primary research interests focus on wave propagation in complex media, particularly multiple scattering of ultrasound, wave control in disordered media, time reversal techniques, phononic crystals, acoustic metamaterials, and acoustics of granular media. His work bridges fundamental wave physics with practical applications in imaging, telecommunications, and material characterization. His research demonstrates how complex wave phenomena can be harnessed for technological innovation, particularly in ultrasound applications and metamaterial design. Tourin's publication record shows a consistent research trajectory with increasing interdisciplinary applications. His recent work (2021-2023) demonstrates expansion into electromagnetic applications of wave physics concepts, granular media dynamics, and technology transfer from academic research to commercial applications. The publications reveal a strong methodological foundation in experimental physics combined with theoretical modeling, particularly in wave propagation and scattering phenomena. As a professor at ESPCI Paris and researcher at Institut Langevin, TourIN contributes to both fundamental research and applied technological development. His work has implications across multiple fields including medical ultrasound, seismic imaging, wireless communications, and material science.