جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Likun Zhuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Lithium-ion Batteries
• Solid-state Batteries
• In Situ and Operando Characterization
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Likun Zhu is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University's School of Mechanical Engineering in Indianapolis. His research focuses on advanced battery technologies, including lithium-ion and solid-state batteries, with an emphasis on in situ and operando characterization, modeling, and micro/nano fabrication. Dr. Zhu's work addresses critical challenges in battery energy density, safety, and longevity through innovative materials and manufacturing processes. Education: Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, University of Maryland (2006); M.S./B.S., Tsinghua University (2001/1998). His lab is affiliated with the Birck Nanotechnology Center and equipped with advanced facilities such as gloveboxes, electrochemical analyzers, and microscopy systems. Recent milestones include securing an NSF grant for solid-state battery research (2023) and advising over 30 graduate students. Research Interests: Solid-state batteries, micro/nano fabrication, operando characterization, and sustainable energy materials. His group develops novel electrode materials and designs for high-performance batteries, leveraging cutting-edge in situ techniques to study dynamic processes during cycling. Grants & Awards: NSF grant (2023) for solid-state battery research. Advising: Notable students include Hua Wang (Ph.D. 2024), Xintong Li, and Tianyi Li. Collaborations include work with Professors Hazim El-Mounayri and Andres Tovar on Bayesian optimization of battery materials. Labs & Facilities: The lab, located at ET 118, houses equipment like Arbin battery cyclers, FIB-SEM systems, and Comsol Multiphysics software. Dr. Zhu teaches courses including ME 330 (Dynamic Systems), ME 509 (Fluid Mechanics), and ME 597 (Renewable Energy).

Bo Zhuمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computer Graphics
• Computational Physics
• Scientific Machine Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bo Zhu is an Assistant Professor in the School of Interactive Computing at Georgia Institute of Technology. His research focuses on computational approaches for complex physical systems, including fluid dynamics, topology optimization, and robotics control. He holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University and completed postdoctoral research at MIT CSAIL. He has been recognized with the NSF Career Award (2022) and multiple best paper awards at SIGGRAPH conferences. Education: B.E.-M.S., Software Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Ph.D., Computer Science, Stanford University Postdoc, EECS, MIT Research Interests: Develops numerical algorithms and machine learning techniques to simulate fluidic systems, soft materials, and multi-scale phenomena. His work emphasizes vorticity preservation, real-time simulation, and physics-based AI integration. Key Contributions: Pioneered Particle Flow Map (PFM) methods for fluid simulation, developed open-source libraries like SimpleX and PFM Hub, and contributed to projects like Genesis physics engine. Over 50 peer-reviewed publications in top venues (SIGGRAPH, NeurIPS, IEEE TVCG). Awards: NSF Career Award (2022) Best Paper Honorable Mention (SIGGRAPH 2025) Best Paper Award (SIGGRAPH Asia 2024) Grants & Projects: Leads NSF-funded research on Physical AI Design, collaborating with Sandia National Labs on real-time CFD solvers. Active in open-source software development for computational physics and graphics.

Yi Zhengمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Nanoscale thermal transport
• Renewable energy harvesting
• Thermophotovoltaics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Yi Zheng is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Northeastern University, where he directs the Nano Energy Laboratory. He previously held positions at the University of Rhode Island before joining Northeastern in 2019. His research focuses on nanoscale thermal transport, renewable energy systems, photon-based cooling, and sustainable materials derived from biomass. Zheng serves on editorial boards for Scientific Reports and Journal of Photonics for Energy , and actively participates in conferences like ASME IMECE. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Columbia University (2015), with earlier degrees from Columbia and Tsinghua University. Education: Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Columbia University (2015) M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Columbia University (2011) B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Tsinghua University (2009) Research Interests: Prof. Zheng’s work bridges nanotechnology and energy systems, emphasizing novel materials for thermal management, radiative cooling, and sustainable energy harvesting. His lab develops biomass-derived composites for solar desalination, thermophotovoltaics, and smart cooling paints. Key projects include ultra-dark solar absorbers, phase-change material-based thermal devices, and recyclable cellulose-based materials. Grants & Awards: 2024 ASME Rising Star Award 2019 NSF CAREER Award 2025 NASA Glenn Faculty Fellow 3M Non-Tenured Faculty Award (2022) Labs/Teams: The Nano Energy Laboratory at Northeastern collaborates internationally on projects like photonics-enabled biosensors and adaptive radiative cooling systems. Recent innovations include self-cleaning cellulose composites and cooling paints for urban heat reduction.

Pedro Vilaçaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Welding Technology
• Solid-State Manufacturing
• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Pedro Vilaça is a **Professor and Head of the Department of Energy and Mechanical Engineering** at **Aalto University's School of Engineering**, Finland. Previously, he worked at the Instituto Superior Técnico (Técnico), University of Lisbon, Portugal (1995–2013). His research focuses on **welding technology**, **solid-state manufacturing**, **non-destructive testing (NDT)**, **hydrogen-related materials science**, and **materials safety**, with applications in energy and aeronautics sectors. He leads R&D teams and has collaborated globally, contributing to 142+ publications (h-index 32 via Scopus). **Research Interests**: Advanced welding techniques (e.g., friction stir welding), hydrogen embrittlement in steels, supercapacitor materials, and smart composites. He has pioneered methods for **zero-material-loss welding** and **self-sensing metallic materials**. **Key Projects**: Led initiatives like **THEWFuelCells** (fuel cell welding innovations) and **EARLY/Vilaca** (hydrogen damage assessment). His work aligns with **UN Sustainable Development Goals**, emphasizing renewable energy storage and industrial sustainability. **Awards**: 2011 Eng. Cruz Azevedo Award for outstanding research in Mecânica Experimental. **Collaborations**: Active in international networks, including the International Institute of Welding and European research consortia. He has organized conferences, reviewed patents, and advised doctoral students globally. **Recent Articles**: Focus on corrosion-resistant materials, piezoelectric composites, and hydrogen-induced failure in steels. His 2023–2025 work emphasizes energy storage innovations and advanced joining technologies. **Grants**: Principal investigator for projects funded by Business Finland, EU EIT, and Academy of Finland. **Labs/Teams**: Oversees Aalto’s mechanical engineering research teams and collaborates with institutions like Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht.

Judy Hartمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Renewable Energy Materials
• Photocatalysis
• Solar Cells
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Judy Hart is a materials scientist at the School of Materials Science & Engineering, UNSW Sydney , specializing in the development of semiconducting materials for renewable energy applications. Her work integrates computational (DFT) and experimental approaches to understand composition-property relationships in systems like solid solutions , heterostructures , and doped materials for photocatalysis and solar cells . She leads projects funded by ARC Discovery and Linkage grants , including work on photo-electro-catalysis systems and stabilizing ceramic materials . Education: PhD in Materials Engineering (Monash University, 2007), BEng (Materials) (Monash, 2002) Professional Experience: Senior Lecturer (UNSW, 2017–), Lecturer (UNSW, 2013–2017), University of Bristol (2007–2012) Research Interests Her research focuses on designing materials for renewable energy , particularly photoelectrochemical water splitting and organic oxidation reactions . Key areas include Density Functional Theory (DFT) , defect engineering , band gap tuning , and nanostructured materials . She investigates ferroelectric polarization effects , metal oxide heterostructures , and stability of battery components , with applications in hydrogen production , CO2 conversion , and advanced battery materials . Scientific Awards Ramsay Memorial Fellowship (University of Bristol, 2007–2009) Teaching Contributions She is co-author of the 1st Australian & New Zealand edition of "Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction" , and teaches courses on computational materials science , corrosion-resistant surfaces , mechanical behavior of metals , and materials design .

Esmaeel Esmaeeliمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Structural Engineering
• Sustainable Construction
• Composite Materials
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Esmaeel Esmaeeli is a Senior Lecturer in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Brunel University London, serving as Course Director for the MSc in Structural Engineering. His work focuses on sustainable structural retrofitting solutions, safety, and resilience of concrete and masonry structures. Brunel University London (Current: Senior Lecturer) Queen’s University Belfast (Postdoctoral Fellow, Horizon 2020 MSC Fellowship) University of Minho (PhD research on Hybrid Composite Plate) K. N. Toosi University (MSc research on seismic strengthening) His research spans advanced materials like Strain-Hardening Cementitious Composite (SHCC) and Carbon Fibre Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) for seismic retrofitting, computational modeling of FRP-concrete interfaces, and dynamic response under extreme loads. Recent work includes the SMArtPlate and Hybrid Composite Plate (HCP) systems. Scientific recognition includes the Horizon 2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship and a Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) scholarship. He has advised on structural vulnerability assessments and leads teams in consultancy projects.

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.

Mohsen Taheri Andaniمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Advanced Materials
• Additive Manufacturing
• Materials Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mohsen Taheri Andani is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan (2022), an M.Sc. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Michigan (2018), an M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toledo (2015), and a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Isfahan University of Technology (2012). His research focuses on the processing-structure-properties relationships of advanced materials, additive manufacturing, physical/ mechanical metallurgy, and mechanical behavior of materials, with a particular emphasis on grain boundary engineering and crystallographic texture control in metals processed via additive manufacturing methods. Dr. Andani has received prestigious awards including the 2022 Robert M. Caddell Memorial Award for Research, the 2021 Richard and Eleanor Towner Prize for Outstanding Ph.D. Research, and the 2020 Ivor K. McIvor Award, all from the University of Michigan. His work bridges fundamental materials science with advanced manufacturing technologies, aiming to optimize material performance through multiscale control of microstructures. His research group, the Multiscale Manufacturing and Mechanics of Materials (M4) Lab, explores the interface between additive manufacturing and materials mechanics. Current projects include the Center for Scientific Machine Learning for Material Sciences (AFSOR), reducing qualification time in additive manufacturing (America Makes), and structural evaluation via non-contact sensors (DARPA). He actively seeks motivated Ph.D. students for Fall 2025 and welcomes undergraduate/master’s students to join his team. Dr. Andani’s publications emphasize experimental and computational studies of microstructural evolution in additively manufactured metals, including grain boundary effects on dislocation dynamics, crystallographic texture control in NiTi alloys, and thermomechanical property optimization of materials like 316L stainless steel and Cu-Cr-Zr alloys. His work integrates in situ characterization techniques with advanced modeling to predict and enhance material performance.

• Materials Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Nanotechnology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Yongxiang Li is a Professor in the School of Engineering at RMIT University, Australia, specializing in advanced materials and nanotechnology. His research focuses on piezoelectric materials, 2D functional materials, and energy harvesting systems. He is actively involved in supervision of PhD and Master’s projects, including topics like flexible piezoelectric nanogenerators, 2D heterostructures, and low-temperature co-fired ceramic (LTCC) sensors. Research Interests: Materials Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Condensed Matter Physics, and Functional Ceramic Design. Key projects include developing lead-free piezoelectric materials, integrating sensors for lithium-ion batteries, and exploring gas sensors using liquid metal-derived oxides. Teaching Interests: Dielectric materials, ferroelectric systems, sensor technologies, and LTCC applications. His interdisciplinary work bridges materials science with optoelectronics and energy storage. Publications span over 400 outputs, emphasizing machine learning-driven materials discovery, defect engineering in 2D materials, and sensor innovation. He leads projects in collaboration with industry, focusing on practical applications of advanced ceramics and nanomaterials.

Richard Taylorمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Superconductivity
• HTS Materials
• Power Engineering
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Richard Taylor is Associate Professor in QUT's Faculty of Engineering, specializing in applied superconductivity and power engineering. His research focuses on high-temperature superconducting (HTS) materials characterization, MgB2 wire technology, and energy-efficient cryogenic systems. Experimental work includes developing testing facilities for HTS machine performance under dynamic electromagnetic conditions. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on superconducting materials optimization for industrial applications.

Iwona M Jasiukمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Composite Materials
• Materials Science
• Biomedical Engineering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Iwona M. Jasiuk is a multi-disciplinary academic affiliated with the University of Illinois, holding professorships in Mechanical Science and Engineering, Biomedical and Translational Sciences, Bioengineering, Aerospace Engineering, and other departments. She is also affiliated with the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA), Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, and the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology. Her research focuses on composite materials, bio-inspired structures, additive manufacturing, and computational mechanics, with a strong emphasis on integrating artificial intelligence into materials science. Her work spans topics such as material characterization, metamaterials design, and radiation effects on materials. Notable research areas include thin-ply composites, lattice structures derived from geometric principles, and the mechanical properties of bio-inspired systems like equine hoof walls. She has pioneered the use of deep learning networks for predicting material behavior in complex systems. Professor Jasiuk has received prestigious awards, including the ASME Fellow, SES Fellow, and Vebleo Scientist Award. Her research is supported by collaborations across engineering, biology, and computational fields, leveraging advanced facilities like NCSA for high-performance computing.

A. Alperen Günayمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Thermal Engineering
• Nanomaterials
• Energy Conversion Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

A. Alperen Günay is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Bilkent University . He previously served as an Assistant Professor at METU (2021-2023) and as a researcher at The University of Tokyo (2019-2021). Günay earned his PhD and MS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign under Dr. Nenad Miljkovic. Current Affiliation: Bilkent University Prior Affiliations: METU, University of Tokyo Education: PhD (UIUC), MS (UIUC), BS (METU) Research Focus : Developing green passive thermal devices through nanomaterials and phase change technologies. Key areas include radiative cooling , thermophotovoltaic systems , and nanomaterial-based heat sinks . His work spans energy conversion, thermal management, and optical property characterization. Scientific Awards : TÜBİTAK 2232-B Award Laboratory Leadership : Dr. Günay directs the Thermal Research & Optics Laboratory (TROL), focusing on projects like metal-organic framework systems , passive evaporative cooling , and greenhouse films for year-round thermal regulation .

Mohamed Shaatمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Mechanics & Physics of Active Matter
• Energy Storage Systems (e.g., SOFCs & ASSBs)
• Nano-confined Fluids
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Mohamed Shaat is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the Engineering Department at St. Mary's University, San Antonio, Texas. Holding a Ph.D. from New Mexico State University (2017), he previously served as Assistant Professor at Abu Dhabi University (2019-2021) and held postdoctoral positions at Southern Methodist University (2022-2024) and Boston University (2021-2022). His research bridges energy storage systems, active matter physics, and advanced materials engineering. His educational foundation includes: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, New Mexico State University, 2017 M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering, New Mexico State University, 2016 M.Sc., Zagazig University (Egypt), 2012 B.Sc., Zagazig University (Egypt), 2007 Dr. Shaat's research program focuses on interdisciplinary innovation in energy storage (SOFCs & ASSBs), mechanics of active matter, nano-confined fluids, chiral metamaterials, and topological/non-Hermitian mechanics. He integrates machine learning with continuum mechanics to optimize electrochemical systems and additive manufacturing, exploring nontraditional phenomena in complex materials for next-generation engineering applications. Analysis of his 60+ journal articles reveals a dominant trajectory in nonlocal elasticity theory and topological mechanics, with increasing integration of machine learning (2020-2024). His work spans nanostructure mechanics, metamaterial design, and energy storage optimization, demonstrating consistent innovation in theoretical frameworks for complex material systems. His scholarly recognition includes: World's Top 2% Scientist (Stanford University, Mechanical Engineering & Transports, since 2019) Outstanding Graduate Award, New Mexico State University (2017) Merit-Based Enhancement Fellowship, New Mexico State University (2017) Best Master's Thesis Award, Zagazig University (2013) Committed to academic service, Dr. Shaat serves on the editorial board of Scientific Reports and as Specialty Associate Editor for Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering. His extensive peer review for Nature, Nature Communications, and Applied Physics Letters reflects his field authority. While specific grant details aren't disclosed, his postdoctoral appointments and publication volume indicate successful research funding. His teaching includes Materials Engineering and Materials Laboratory courses, emphasizing hands-on student mentorship. Though laboratory infrastructure isn't explicitly detailed, his research scope suggests computational modeling expertise and likely collaboration with experimental teams for materials characterization in energy storage and metamaterials development.

Jacob Fishمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Multiscale Computational Science
• Computational Mechanics
• Homogenization Methods
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jacob Fish is the Robert A.W. and Christine S. Carleton Professor and Chair of the Department of Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics at Columbia University. He directs the Multiscale Science and Engineering Center and leads Columbia's Computational Science and Engineering initiative (iCSE), coordinating 65+ faculty. With 35 years of pioneering research, he specializes in multiscale computational methods bridging aerospace, automotive, and healthcare industries. His research integrates multiscale computational science with applications in: Homogenization and reduced-order methods for complex materials Stochastic modeling of heterogeneous systems Coupled thermo-chemo-electro-mechanical processes Data-physics driven frameworks for industrial processes Recent work emphasizes AI-enhanced modeling for composites, porous media, and environmental systems. His 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate strong trends toward: Data-physics integration in manufacturing (e.g., resin transfer molding) Multiscale environmental applications (canopy flows, CO2 mineralization) Advanced numerical methods (discontinuous Galerkin, solver-free homogenization) Digital twin development for composite lifecycle management Scientific Awards & Honors: 2018 JSCES Grand Prize 2010 IACM Computational Mechanics Award 2005 USACM Computational Structural Mechanics Award 2003 Rensselaer Research Award Fellowships: AAM, USACM, IACM Two Best Paper awards He founded the commercial Multiscale Designer software suite (250+ global clients) and secured major grants including an NSF-DFG collaboration on thermoplastic interfaces. His textbooks are used in 200+ universities worldwide. Leads the Multiscale Science and Engineering Center focusing on industrial-scale computational challenges and mentors researchers through Columbia's iCSE initiative. Former President of USACM and current IACM Vice-President for the Americas.

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.