جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Greg Riekerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Laser-Based Sensing
• Energy Systems
• Atmospheric Science
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Greg Rieker is an Associate Professor at the University of Colorado Boulder's Department of Mechanical Engineering and a Vogel Faculty Fellow. He leads the Precision Laser Diagnostics Laboratory, focusing on laser-based sensing for energy, atmospheric, and industrial systems. His work bridges fundamental science (light-matter interactions) and applied technologies, with emphasis on commercialization through ventures like LongPath Technologies. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University and previously worked at NIST and as an entrepreneur in plasma-based medical accelerators. Education: PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University Masters in Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, University of Missouri–Rolla Research Interests: Laser-based diagnostics for combustion systems, methane leak detection, high-temperature spectroscopy, and entrepreneurship in academic research. His lab emphasizes translating technologies to real-world applications, such as regional methane monitoring for oil and gas industries. Publications: Recent work spans mid-infrared spectroscopy, dual-comb techniques, and combustion diagnostics. Key themes include high-speed measurements, gas emission characterization, and sensor development for harsh environments.

• Mechanical Engineering
• Fluid Mechanics
• Heat Transfer
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Dr. Khalid Saleh is a Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Southern Queensland's School of Engineering. He holds an MSc from Al-Nahrain University and a PhD from USQ. His research focuses on fluid mechanics, heat transfer, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), aerospace icing phenomena, renewable energy systems, and nanotechnology applications. He is affiliated with the Institute for Advanced Engineering and Space Sciences and has contributed to multiple international conferences and peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Saleh has supervised doctoral research on topics including ejector design optimization, composite materials, and ice crystal icing experiments. His work integrates experimental and numerical methods, often employing machine learning and advanced diagnostics like TDLAS. Notable research contributions include studies on radial ejectors, supersonic steam jets, and hybrid nanofluids. He collaborates on projects related to solar energy systems, hydrogen production challenges, and thermal management in aerospace applications. Dr. Saleh's experimental facilities include a specialized ice crystal icing wind tunnel and a hypersonic Ludwieg tube. While no specific awards are listed, his extensive publication record (over 40 outputs) reflects his impactful research in mechanical engineering and thermal sciences. His teaching and supervision roles emphasize hands-on experience with CFD tools, experimental validation, and interdisciplinary approaches to engineering challenges. Ongoing research explores sustainable energy systems and materials science innovations for thermal applications.

Francis Haasمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Additive Manufacturing
• Thermal-Fluid Sciences
• Sustainable Materials
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Francis (Mac) Haas is an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering, Rowan University, with affiliated appointments in Chemical Engineering. His research focuses on thermal-fluid sciences applied to advanced manufacturing and biomedical devices, particularly cold spray additive manufacturing of high-performance polymers and composites. Research expertise spans: Thermal-Fluid Sciences Chemically Reacting Flows Gas Phase Fuel Chemistry Additive Manufacturing Process Safety Impactful areas include Health, Environment, Sustainability, and Renewable Energy. Professional memberships include ACS, ASEE, ASME, and The Combustion Institute.

• Aerospace Engineering
• Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
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Dr. Hideaki Ogawa is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the School of Engineering at RMIT University, Australia. His research focuses on aerospace propulsion systems, hypersonic flows, and multi-objective design optimization. He specializes in scramjet combustor dynamics, plasma thrusters, and aeroelastic systems, with applications in space transport and small satellite propulsion. Research interests include aerospace engineering, fluid mechanics, mechanical engineering, and communications engineering. His work addresses challenges in hypersonic combustion, cavity enhanced mixing, and structural nonlinearities. Teaching interests span high-speed aerodynamics, computational fluid dynamics, and evolutionary algorithms. Recent research highlights include optimization of cusped field thrusters for microsatellites, numerical investigations of scramjet combustion, and nonlinear signal processing for aeroelastic systems. His publications emphasize advanced propulsion systems and their integration into space missions. Dr. Ogawa supervises projects on topics such as transonic buffet control, upstream cavity flows, and cracked fuel mixing in scramjets. His collaborations involve multidisciplinary teams addressing challenges in access-to-space systems and space traffic management. He holds a strong focus on practical applications of computational methods and systems engineering approaches.

Ignacio Trueba Monjeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Combustion
• Thermodynamics
• Turbulent Flows
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ignacio Trueba Monje is a Research Professor at ETH Zurich, affiliated with the Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering and the Energy and Propulsion Systems division. His work focuses on combustion physics, laser diagnostics, and shock wave dynamics. He leads research in turbulent flame structures, gas mixture behavior under shock waves, and advanced thermometry techniques. Key contributions include experimental validations of Dalton's and Amagat's laws in extreme conditions and development of filtered Rayleigh scattering methods for temperature measurement in reactive flows. Research Interests: Combustion science, turbulent reactive flows, shock wave physics, laser diagnostics, and propulsion systems. His studies bridge fundamental fluid dynamics with practical applications in energy systems and propulsion technologies. His recent work (2017–2025) explores: Thermometry in premixed flames Autoignition processes in transient fuel injection Gas mixture behavior under shock waves High-speed imaging techniques No awards or advising records are listed in the provided materials. His lab focuses on advanced diagnostics for combustion systems and high-fidelity experimental setups for studying reactive flows.

John Durodolaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Predictive Modeling
• Mechanical Behavior of Materials
• Fatigue Analysis
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John Durodola is a Professor in Mechanical Engineering and Mathematical Sciences at Oxford Brookes University, affiliated with the School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics. He teaches modules such as statics and dynamics, and serves as the Post Graduate Research Tutor for engineering and mathematics students. His academic background includes a PhD and DIC. His research focuses on predictive modeling for engineering components, mechanical behavior of materials, and applications in automotive and aerospace industries. Key interests include artificial neural networks applied to fatigue and NDE, noise vibration and harshness (NVH), lightweight vehicle structural analysis, and finite element methods. He has collaborated with automotive companies and held a Visiting Fellowship at Nanyang Technological University (2015). Professor Durodola has secured significant research grants, including an EPSRC-funded NVH project (£371k, 2003–2007) and contributions to the LIVEMAN project on adhesive bonding for lightweight vehicles. His work has been published in leading journals and he reviews articles for various academic journals. He has advised students such as Abhinav Priyardashi, whose 2022 thesis explored ultrasonic melt treatment effects on Al-based alloys. His research has influenced areas like functionally graded materials and residual stress analysis.

• Non-equilibrium Aerothermodynamics
• Hypersonic Flow Physics
• Laser-Based Diagnostics
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Dr Laurent Le Page is a Senior Research Associate at the University of Oxford's Department of Engineering Science, affiliated with Oriel College and the Oxford Thermofluids Institute. He holds a BEng (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering from Victoria University, Australia, specializing in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, and a PhD in Aerospace Engineering focusing on hypersonic separated flows using advanced laser diagnostics. His industry experience includes powertrain evaluation engineering at Toyota Technical Centre, Australia, where he contributed to engine and emission control systems development. Dr Le Page’s research emphasizes non-equilibrium aerothermodynamics, high-speed flow physics, laser-based diagnostics, and combustion chemical kinetics for alternative fuels. His work spans hypersonic boundary layer instabilities, sustainable aviation fuels, and energy systems. Recent experimental studies include investigations using Oxford’s High-Density Tunnel and advanced laser diagnostics such as polarized-depolarized Rayleigh scattering and laser-induced grating spectroscopy. His publications address topics like boundary layer transition reversal in hypersonic flows, effects of laser energy deposition on hypervelocity flows, and transpiration cooling for turbulence management. He collaborates with the Fluid Dynamics Laboratory and Hypersonics Research Group at Oxford, contributing to both experimental and computational fluid dynamics research. While no formal student advising or grants are explicitly listed, his work aligns with broader initiatives in sustainable energy and aerospace innovation.

• Thermodynamics
• Fluid Mechanics
• Renewable Energy Systems
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Dr. Petros Lappas is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Engineering at RMIT University, Australia. He specializes in Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, and Renewable Energy Systems, and coordinates the Master of Sustainable Energy Program. His research focuses on improving thermal efficiency in internal combustion engines, laser diagnostics (PIV, LDV, spectroscopy), aerosol dynamics, and renewable energy technologies. Dr. Lappas holds a PhD and has received awards including the Westcoast Energy Inc. Jack Davis Scholarship (2000) and the University of British Columbia Graduate Scholarship (1998–2000). He has supervised numerous research projects on topics like nasal drug delivery, combustion noise, and desalination systems. His recent articles emphasize droplet dynamics, combustion diagnostics, and thermal management systems. Key contributions include studies on ferrofluid cooling, CNG engine performance, and nasal spray atomization. Dr. Lappas collaborates on projects involving automotive engineering, renewable energy, and thermal energy recovery systems.

Samuel Grauerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Optical Diagnostics
• Fluid Dynamics
• Uncertainty Quantification
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Samuel Grauer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. His research focuses on inverse problems in optical diagnostics, with applications to fluid dynamics, combustion, and uncertainty quantification. He earned a PhD from the University of Waterloo (2018) and a BSc from the University of Manitoba (2014), followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at Georgia Tech's Ben T. Zinn Combustion Laboratory (2018-2020). His research group develops advanced optical diagnostics techniques such as particle image velocimetry (PIV/PTV), background-oriented schlieren (BOS), and hyperspectral absorption tomography. These methods are applied to study high-speed turbulent flows, detonations, and heterogeneous materials. Key themes include differentiable programming, Bayesian inference, and scientific machine learning for flow reconstruction and uncertainty quantification. Current students include PhD candidates Joseph P Molnar, Ke Zhou, and Amit K Singh, along with MS/BS researchers focusing on computational fluid dynamics and experimental diagnostics. His work has been published in leading journals such as Journal of Computational Physics , Combustion and Flame , and Applied Optics . Professional affiliations include Google Scholar and ResearchGate profiles. His lab collaborates internationally, with equipment spanning high-speed imaging systems and advanced laser diagnostics. Prospective students with programming skills and interests in fluid physics are encouraged to contact him via sgrauer@psu.edu.

Ahmad Salaimehمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Mechanical Engineering
• Infrared Thermography
• Combustion
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Ahmad Salaimeh is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Kentucky, affiliated with the Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering and the Institute of Research for Technology Development (IR4TD). He has been in this role since April 2015, following a postdoctoral position in the same department from 2012 to 2015. Education: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Kentucky, 2011 B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, The University of Jordan, 2003 His research spans mechanical and biomedical engineering, with a strong focus on infrared thermography , combustion systems , industrial inspection , and fluid dynamics . He applies thermal imaging techniques to diverse problems such as bacterial detection, automotive coating processes, and fire simulation. His work bridges fundamental thermal science with practical industrial and safety applications. The publication record shows a consistent trend in applying infrared and thermal diagnostics across multiple domains—including microbiology, structural engineering, and combustion—demonstrating interdisciplinary innovation. His recent work emphasizes real-time, non-invasive sensing techniques with applications in healthcare, transportation infrastructure, and energy systems. Scientific Awards: No awards listed in the provided text. There is no mention of student advising or research grants in the available information. However, his affiliation with IR4TD suggests involvement in technology development and industry collaboration. While no specific lab or research team is named, his publications indicate collaborative research with institutions and researchers in transportation, combustion, and biomedical fields.

Niklas Jüngstمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Combustion Physics
• Imaging Techniques
• Multiphase Systems
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Dr. Niklas Jüngst is a Group Leader at the Institute for Energy and Materials Processes – Reactive Fluids, University of Duisburg-Essen. His research focuses on imaging techniques , statistical image analysis , and nanoparticle synthesis in multiphase combustion systems . PhD in Mechanical Engineering (2021), University of Duisburg-Essen Master of Science (2016), University of Bremen Research areas include in situ diagnostics , neural networks for image analysis , and droplet-particle interactions . Recent work emphasizes metal oxide nanoparticle visualization and combustion dynamics . His publications (2019–2025) span combustion physics , optical diagnostics , and machine learning applications for droplet breakup and soot analysis . Best presentation in 'Multiphase Flow' at DECHEMA (2023) Bremen Engineering Prize (2017) Research scholarship from Prof. Dr.-Ing. Erich Müller Foundation (2015) He develops measurement technologies for nanoparticle visualization and studies evaporation-condensation processes in reactive flows.

• Multiphase Flows
• Turbulence
• Combustion
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Yannis Hardalupas is a Professor of Multiphase Flows at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Imperial College London. His affiliations include the Centre for Translational Nutrition and Food Research, Climate and Health, Energy Futures Lab, and the Institute for Molecular Science and Engineering. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Imperial College (1989) and has over 30 years of academic experience, including roles as Reader (2003–2009) and Advanced Research Fellow (1994–1998). His research focuses on multiphase flows, combustion, turbulence, and nanofluids. Notable interests include laser-induced flame dynamics, spray flow modeling, and energy systems. He has contributed to interdisciplinary fields like food engineering and sustainable energy, addressing challenges in thermal storage and alternative fuels. Recent work emphasizes data-driven approaches for cryogenic hydrogen release, hydrogen-ammonia combustion systems, and erosion-resistant wind turbine materials. His labs combine experimental diagnostics (e.g., PIV, chemiluminescence imaging) with computational modeling (LES, CFD). Hardalupas leads collaborations in climate resilience, energy transition, and material science, reflecting his role as a cross-disciplinary academic leader.

Ulrich Dollمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Experimental fluid mechanics
• Instrument development
• Laser-optical flow diagnostics
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Ulrich Doll is a Tenure Track Assistant Professor at the Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering, Aarhus University's College of Engineering. His research focuses on experimental fluid mechanics, laser-optical flow diagnostics, and turbomachinery flows. Key expertise: Flow distortion measurement, turbulent combustion, and machine learning integration Primary affiliation: Fluids and Energy section Techniques used: Filtered Rayleigh Scattering (FRS), Laser-Induced Fluorescence (LIF), CFD validation Recent work demonstrates trends in hydrogen fuel combustion , non-intrusive aero-engine diagnostics , and machine learning-assisted flow analysis . Publications span fluid dynamics, gas turbine technology, and nuclear safety radiation modeling.

Romain Fiévetمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Storm-resolving climate modeling
• Cloud microphysics
• Mesoscale tropical convection
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Romain Fiévet is a Research Scientist in the Climate Physics Department at the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology (MPI-M) in Hamburg, Germany. His work focuses on high-resolution climate modeling with specialization in storm-resolving simulations and cloud microphysics. He leads computational infrastructure development within the SCLab and Climate Surface Interaction research group. Fiévet's research centers on understanding fine-scale atmospheric processes through advanced numerical modeling. His work examines how cloud microphysics and turbulence at kilometer-scale resolutions can feedback onto larger climate systems. Key research areas include convective cold pools, mesoscale tropical convection organization, and the development of high-resolution climate models like ICON. His methodology combines observational data from field campaigns with sophisticated numerical simulations to validate and improve climate models. Recent work includes participation in the 2024 ORCESTRA field campaign studying tropical convection organization, where he conducted high-resolution ICON model simulations to investigate convective-cold-pool dynamics. His research demonstrates how systematic grid refinement from 800m down to 25m resolution affects the representation of atmospheric phenomena. Fiévet maintains active research across both climate science and aerospace engineering domains, with recent publications spanning climate modeling and hypersonic flow dynamics. His technical expertise bridges atmospheric science and computational fluid dynamics, with strong emphasis on developing and applying high-resolution numerical methods to complex fluid systems.

Bernhard Weigandمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Heat Transfer
• Droplet Dynamics
• Supersonic Combustion
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bernhard Weigand is a Professor and Director of the Institute of Aerospace Thermodynamics (ITLR) at the University of Stuttgart's Faculty of Aerospace Engineering and Geodesy. His work focuses on heat transfer, droplet dynamics, and supersonic combustion. He leads research initiatives such as the Collaborative Research Center (Transregio 75) on droplet dynamic processes under extreme conditions. Prof. Weigand has contributed to advancements in fluid mechanics, multiphase flow, and computational modeling, with particular expertise in droplet impact dynamics, microstructured surfaces, and data-driven turbulence models. His research also involves experimental and numerical investigations of aerothermal phenomena in turbine cooling systems and high-speed flows. He has published extensively in top journals and conferences, addressing topics like evaporation, phase change, and the application of machine learning in turbulence modeling. As director, he oversees the ITLR's facilities, including the Multiphase Flow Lab, and collaborates internationally on projects related to aerospace engineering and energy systems. His contributions have been recognized through leadership roles and impactful publications in the field.