Assoc Prof Ng Teng Yong is an Associate Professor at the School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (NTU), specializing in numerical modeling and simulation. With a background as Research Manager at A*STAR Institute of High Performance Computing, his work spans materials science, nanotechnology, and aerospace engineering. Current focus on graphene-based desalination membranes Expertise in molecular dynamics simulations Investigates nanoscale fluid mechanics and structural dynamics Recent publications highlight advancements in energy-efficient electrodialysis, smart robotics, and nonlinear vibration analysis. His interdisciplinary approach integrates computational methods with experimental validation in additive manufacturing and soft material mechanics.
Prof. Marc Koper is a Professor of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry at Leiden University, affiliated with the Leiden Institute of Chemistry (LIC) . His research focuses on sustainable energy and chemistry, particularly electrocatalytic redox reactions of carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen compounds. He leads a dynamic research group with 17 current PhD candidates, including Ariba Adnan, Karen van den Akker, and others. Koper’s work bridges experimental, theoretical, and catalyst design principles to advance energy transition technologies. His research interests span catalysis , electrochemistry , and surface chemistry , with a focus on CO 2 reduction , nitrate reduction , and electrochemical water oxidation . Recent studies emphasize solvent effects, cation roles in catalysis, and nanostructured electrode design to enhance reaction selectivity and efficiency. Notable achievements include the Antwerp Honorary Doctorate (2024) for contributions to sustainable energy research. His publications explore topics like platinum hydride formation, double-layer capacitance measurement challenges, and the mechanisms of electrochemical CO 2 reduction on metal surfaces. Koper’s work also addresses industrial-scale applications, such as optimizing gas bubble detachment during hydrogen evolution and designing bipolar membranes for CO 2 electrolysis. Advisor to over 38 former PhD students, Koper’s teaching spans Electrochemistry (MSc) and Chemical Energy Transition (Minor). He collaborates widely, with projects funded by initiatives like the ANION Gravitation Program and the ELCOREL EU Horizon 2020 Project .
Professor Chunsheng Lu is a faculty member at Curtin University's School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. He currently holds the position of Professor and serves as Editor-in-Chief of Mechanical Engineering Advances . His research focuses on fracture mechanics, multi-scale modeling, energy materials, nonlinear dynamics, and natural disaster risk analysis. Lu is actively involved in HDR (Masters/PhD) supervision, offering projects on advanced materials modeling and simulations. His research interests include mechanics of energy materials, multi-scale modeling, and fracture statistics. He has contributed to over 200 publications, with recent work emphasizing piezoelectric semiconductors, nanomaterials, and energy storage systems. Lu's teaching spans materials engineering, solid mechanics, and numerical methods.
Professor Hala Zreiqat AM is a leading biomedical engineer at The University of Sydney , serving as the Director of the ARC Training Centre for Innovative BioEngineering . A Fellow of all major Australian academies (AAS, ATSE, FAHMS, FRSN), she develops 3D printed bioceramics for bone regeneration while championing diversity through initiatives like the IDEAL Society and BIOTech Futures mentorship program. Her work bridges academia, clinical practice, and industry in musculoskeletal research . Research Focus: Her lab creates synthetic bone scaffolds that mimic natural bone architecture, strength, and porosity, enabling non-rejected bone regeneration via patient-matched implants. Key applications include orthopaedic, dental, and maxillofacial repair , with over $18M in competitive funding and multiple patents. Current projects explore AI-driven scaffold performance prediction and anti-senescence strategies for aging-related bone loss. Scientific Trends: Recent publications highlight 3D printed nanovoxelated ceramics , antisenescence biomaterials , and multifunctional theranostic platforms . Her team integrates machine learning for scaffold design, atom probe tomography for interface analysis, and two-photon imaging for cellular monitoring in 3D environments. 2021-2022 Fulbright Senior Scholar 2018 NSW Premier's Woman of the Year 2019 Eureka Prize for Innovative Use of Technology Fellow of Australian Academy of Science (2021) Over $18M in research funding Teaching & Leadership: She designed core courses like Tissue Engineering and Nanomaterials in Medicine , mentoring 158 students in 2020 alone. As Chair of CAAR (2020-2023), she strengthens Australia-Arab collaborations. Her lab trains early-career researchers , with alumni now in academia and industry.
Jack Beuth is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), affiliated with the College of Engineering. He has been on the faculty since 1992 and leads the NextManufacturing Center, focusing on additive manufacturing (AM) research. His work emphasizes process mapping for AM, material science, and machine learning integration in manufacturing processes. Key affiliations include the Engineering Research Accelerator and the Manufacturing Futures Institute. Education: Ph.D. in Engineering Sciences, Harvard University (1992) M.S. in Engineering Sciences, Harvard University (1989) M.S. in Engineering Science and Mechanics, Virginia Tech (1987) B.S. in Engineering Science and Mechanics, Virginia Tech (1984) Research Interests: Additive Manufacturing (process modeling, material characterization, and defect analysis) Melt pool dynamics and thermal modeling Machine learning for process optimization and quality control Advanced materials for AM (e.g., Ti-6Al-4V, Inconel 718) His research has led to innovations like 'process map' approaches for AM, enabling better control over variables such as melt pool geometry and microstructure. Awards and Recognition: Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award (1998) George Tallman and Florence Barrett Ladd Development Professorship (2000) ASME Curriculum Innovation Award (2005) Benjamin Richard Teare Teaching Award (2009) Grants and Collaborations: $3.5M cooperative agreement with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command’s Army Research Laboratory (ARL) for AI-driven AM process optimization. Collaborations with Westinghouse Electric Company on 3D-printed nuclear components, such as spacer grids for pressurized water reactors. Labs and Teams: NextManufacturing Center: A research hub for AM innovation, emphasizing industrial partnerships and applied research. Beuth’s Additive Lab: Specializes in melt pool analysis, process mapping, and material behavior under AM conditions.
Zoran Cenev holds a Tenure Track Assistant Professor position within the Mechatronics and Dynamics section of the Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering at the School of Engineering, Aarhus University. His primary institutional affiliation is with AU Engineering, and contact details include email zoran.cenev@mpe.au.dk and telephone +45 20 64 75 44, with office location Aarhus N, 5128-140. Research interests focus on interdisciplinary applications of magnetic and robotic systems: Robotic micromanipulation via electromagnetic needles Ferrofluid-based biofabrication for skeletal muscle engineering Laser-induced photothermal droplet control Theoretical modeling of particle dynamics at fluid interfaces Surface engineering for underwater metallic stability Nanostructure formation through ion bombardment His recent publications (2023-2025) reveal a dominant trend in adapting ferrofluids for biomedical automation, particularly 3D bioprinting of magnetically responsive tissues and droplet manipulation on engineered surfaces. This work bridges mechanical engineering with regenerative medicine, emphasizing practical implementations of theoretical models for microscale precision. Scientific awards are not documented in the provided information. As a faculty member, Dr. Cenev likely mentors graduate students and pursues research grants, though specific advisees or funding details are absent. Departmental laboratories and workshops support his experimental work in mechatronics, with emphasis on magnetic manipulation systems and surface characterization.
Dr. Yi Shen is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, The University of Sydney, and Chair of RACI Women in Chemistry. She is also affiliated with multiple research institutes including Sydney Institute of Agriculture, Sydney Southeast Asia Centre, The Centre for Drug Discovery Innovation, and The University of Sydney Nano Institute. PhD in Soft Materials from ETH Zurich Postdoctoral research at University of Cambridge and Harvard University Her research focuses on protein phase behavior and functional biomaterials development, utilizing soft matter approaches and microfluidic techniques to address challenges in neurodegenerative diseases, sustainable materials, and biomedical engineering. She has published extensively in top journals like Nature Nanotechnology and PNAS, with a particular emphasis on: Protein liquid-liquid phase separation mechanisms Biomaterials from protein nanofibrils Microfluidic manipulation of biological systems Biodegradable bioplastics development Shear force effects on biomolecular systems Pathological protein aggregation dynamics Key scientific achievements include: 2022 ARC DECRA Fellowship 2022 Sydney Nano Frontier award 2018 ETH Zurich Spark Award (for Fe delivery system invention) 2012 Princeton Grand Challenges Program 2 patents pending 2 Nature Nanotechnology cover articles As an educator, she coordinates CHNG2802 Chemical Engineering Modelling and Analysis, co-teaches CHNG3804 Biochemical Engineering and CHNG5605 Bio-products: Laboratory to Marketplace, and guest lectures across biomedical and nanotechnology programs. Her lab actively collaborates with institutions in Switzerland (ETH Zurich), UK (Cambridge), and US (Harvard, Princeton), focusing on transforming biomolecular understanding into real-world applications in health, industry, and environmental sustainability.
LIN Meng is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering , Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) . He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) (2018) and has held postdoctoral positions at Caltech's Joint Center for Artificial Photosynthesis (2018-2019). Research Interests include solar thermal/thermochemical/(photo)electrochemical energy conversion devices , CO2 capture and utilization , and multi-scale modeling and simulation . His work focuses on optimizing energy systems through advanced computational models and cross-disciplinary integration of physics. Recent Publications highlight his contributions to solar fuel processing, CO2 conversion technologies, and hybrid electrochemical systems, with articles in Nature Communications , Joule , and Energy & Environmental Science . His research emphasizes scalable solutions for sustainable energy and carbon management. Scientific Awards ASME Graduate Student Award (2018) Outstanding Reviewer of Solar Energy (2018, 2015) Swiss National Science Foundation Postdoc Fellowship (2017) Shanghai Outstanding Master Thesis (2016) Shanghai Jiao Tong University Outstanding Graduate (2013)
Arunima Singh is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at Arizona State University (ASU), with graduate faculty status in the Materials Science and Engineering Department. Her work focuses on computational materials discovery, leveraging first-principics simulations and data science to accelerate the design of materials for energy applications. She leads research at the Computational Materials Design Lab and co-leads a thrust at ULTRA, a DOE-Energy Frontier Research Center, and has received the 2023 Department of Energy Early Career Research Program Award. Ph.D., Cornell University (2014) B.Tech., Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (2009) Her research bridges materials science , surface science , and renewable energy , with a strong emphasis on 2D materials , nanostructures , and machine learning for materials design. She also explores electronic properties at material interfaces and phonon behavior at grain boundaries. The 2025–2023 articles highlight her expertise in heterostructures , wide bandgap materials , and data-driven discovery , with recurring themes in solar energy conversion , nanoengineering , and first-principles simulations . These works often involve machine learning and high-throughput workflows for materials optimization. Scientific Awards 2023 Department of Energy (DOE) Early Career Research Program Award She teaches courses such as Quantum Theory of Solids I , University Physics I: Mechanics , and research/dissertation sections (PHY 792, MSE 792, etc.). Her service includes expertise in computational modeling , solar materials , and nanoscience .
Professor George Britovsek (FRSC) is a leading figure in catalysis and sustainable carbon management at Imperial College London . As Director of the MRes in Catalysis & Engineering and Head of Teaching in Inorganic Chemistry, he bridges academic leadership with cutting-edge research. His work focuses on transition metal complexes for converting ethylene , alkanes , biomass , and CO₂ into valuable chemicals and fuels through industrial collaborations. Education : M.Sc. (Technical University of Aachen, 1990), Ph.D. (Aachen, 1993) under Prof. W. Keim Postdoctoral Training : University of Tasmania (1994-1996), Imperial College London (1996-2000) His research interests span: Selective oxidation of alkanes using bio-inspired iron complexes Alkene conversions to functional polymers via novel catalysts CO₂ valorization into polymers and cyclic carbonates Biomass-derived feedstocks for chemical synthesis Recent catalysis trends highlight his work on: Designing Fe-N/C catalysts for epoxidation Developing PN3P pincer ligands for H₂ activation Creating degradable polyethylene via iron-catalyzed chain growth Modeling alternating α-olefin distributions in chromium systems Awards : Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC) Students & Collaborators actively engage in: Photocatalytic polymer degradation Electrocatalytic CO₂ conversion Functionalized polymeric materials 3D-printed catalytic scaffolds His Britovsek Research Group operates at the Molecular Sciences Research Hub, White City Campus, advancing both homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis through experimental and computational approaches.
Professor Emilio Artacho is a faculty member in the Department of Physics at the University of Cambridge, based at the Cavendish Laboratory. He transitioned from the Department of Earth Sciences in 2011, where he was granted a Professorship in 2006. His research focuses on computational simulations of non-equilibrium processes in condensed matter, particularly using first-principles molecular dynamics and density-functional theory. He co-developed the SIESTA program for linear-scaling electronic structure calculations, widely utilized in computational materials science. Artacho’s work spans far-from-equilibrium phenomena in irradiated matter, multiferroics, nanoconfined water systems, and surface chemistry. His contributions include studies of electronic stopping power in materials, 2D electron gas formation at ferroelectric interfaces, and the structural dynamics of water under confinement. His academic roles include adjunct positions at Ikerbasque (Nanogune, Spain) and visiting professorships at institutions like the University of California, Berkeley, and École Normale Supérieure de Lyon. Research interests are anchored in theoretical condensed matter physics, with applications to nanomaterials, radiation effects, and interfacial phenomena. His computational methods bridge quantum mechanics and classical dynamics, enabling insights into complex systems like proton-irradiated solar cells and confined water films.
Matthew Green is a tenured Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Arizona State University , where he has been since 2014. He serves as Director of the Center for Negative Carbon Emissions and Associate Director of the Biodesign Center for Sustainable Macromolecular Materials and Manufacturing . Director, Center for Negative Carbon Emissions Associate Director, Biodesign Center for Sustainable Macromolecular Materials and Manufacturing Research Focus : Design of ion-containing polymers for water purification , CO2 capture , and nanocomposites , with emphasis on electrostatic interactions, microstructure control, and stimuli-responsive materials. Key thrusts include membrane technology , epoxy thermosets , nanoparticle templating , and electrospun fibers . Publication Trends : Recent work spans zwitterionic polymers for anti-scaling membranes, phosphonium-based DAC systems , silica nanocomposites , and biomaterials for immunotherapy , reflecting interdisciplinary expertise in polymer chemistry , environmental engineering , and materials science . Awards & Grants : 2019 NSF CAREER Award 2018 NASA Early Career Faculty Award 2022 Sloan Foundation Grant DOE DAC Pre-Commercial Technology Prize (2023) Multiple DURIP grants Email : mdgreen8@asu.edu
Kumar Varoon Agrawal is an Associate Professor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), holding the Gaznat Chair for Advanced Separations. He is affiliated with the School of Basic Sciences (SB), the Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering (ISIC), and the Laboratory of Advanced Separations (LAS) in Sion, Switzerland. Additionally, he contributes to the Swiss Doctoral School in Chemical and Bioengineering (SCGC) and serves as Vice President of the Confédération des Chimistes et des Génie Chimique (CCE). Research Focus: Material Chemistry & Engineering at the Ångström scale for high-performance inorganic and hybrid membranes, emphasizing energy-efficient molecular separations. Teaching: Courses include Fundamentals of separation processes , Diffusion and mass transfer , and Chemical engineering product design . Scientific Contributions: His 15 most recent publications (2025-2020) span topics like graphene pore engineering , 2D material synthesis , carbon capture , and gas separation membranes , with keywords such as Nanotechnology , Materials Science , and Molecular Transport . Subfields include Atomic-Scale Pores , Membrane Stability , and Industrial Scalability . Students and Collaborations: He advises 10 current PhD students and has mentored 9 past PhD candidates in areas like graphene membranes , ion separation , and MOF films . He is an Academic Referent for the EPFL Carbon Team and a committee member for the EDCH Doctoral Program in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering.
Thomas R Powers is a Professor of Engineering and Professor of Physics at Brown University. He joined Brown in 2000 as the first holder of the James R. Rice Term Chair in Solid Mechanics and has been an influential figure in soft matter physics, biomechanics, and microorganism locomotion. PhD in Physics, University of Pennsylvania (1995) BS in Physics and Mathematics, MIT (1989) His research focuses on soft matter systems, including colloidal and lipid bilayer membranes, liquid crystals, and active matter, with an emphasis on low-Reynolds-number hydrodynamics and geometric mechanics. His work has been supported by NSF grants, including collaborations with Brandeis University's bioinspired materials center. Recent publications explore microbial flagellar dynamics (e.g., Giardia lamblia ), chiral membrane behavior, and active gel responses to shear. Key keywords include soft matter, active matter, fluid mechanics, and microscale locomotion. Scientific honors include: Fellow, American Physical Society NSF CAREER Award (2001-2006) T. Francis Ogilvie Young Investigator Lectureship, MIT Ocean Engineering He has advised numerous students through courses like ENGN 2912F (Soft Matter) and ENGN 1210 (Biomechanics), while leading funded research on colloidal membranes and viscoelastic fluid interactions.
Jun Liu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, University at Buffalo. His research focuses on advanced energy materials, nano/micro-mechanics, and self-powered systems, with applications in triboelectric energy harvesting and scanning probe microscopy. Education: PhD, Materials Engineering, University of Alberta (2018) MS, Materials Science, Shanghai University (2015) BE, Materials Science and Engineering, Nanchang University (2012) Research Interests: Development of tribovoltaic and triboelectric systems for self-powered electronics Mechanical energy harvesting via dynamic heterojunctions and Schottky contacts 3D-printed hydrogel structures for energy absorption and flexible electronics Nanoscale characterization using atomic force microscopy Design of nanocomposite sensors and catalytic materials Publication Trends: His work emphasizes triboelectricity, nanoscale energy conversion, and sustainable materials. Recent articles explore bionic tactile sensing, tunable hydrogels, and quantum dynamics in sliding interfaces. Awards: SONY Faculty Innovation Award (2021) Nature Springer MINE Young Scientist Award (2020) International Contest of Applications in Nano/Micro Technology Prize (2013) Laboratory: Advanced Energy Materials and Nanomechanics Lab at University at Buffalo.
