جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Wind Turbine Aerodynamics
• CO2 Geosequestration
• Multiphase Flows
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Dr. Taimoor Asim serves as an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering within the School of Engineering at Robert Gordon University (RGU) in Aberdeen, UK. He joined RGU in 2019 after serving as a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Huddersfield (2013-2019) and previously as a Lecturer at the University of Lahore, Pakistan (2008-2010). Robert Gordon University (2019-present): Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering University of Huddersfield (2013-2019): Senior Research Fellow University of Lahore (2008-2010): Lecturer Guangdong University of Technology, China: International Collaborator University of Western Brittany, France: International Collaborator Dr. Asim's research focuses on wind turbine aerodynamics, CO2 geosequestration, multiphase flows, and hydrocarbon reservoir modeling. His expertise centers on applying Computational Fluid Dynamics to thermofluidic systems, turbomachines, and fluid-structure interactions. His recent work demonstrates strong emphasis on renewable energy systems, particularly vertical axis wind turbines for urban environments, and sustainable solutions for water management and waste treatment. His publication record shows consistent interdisciplinary output across mechanical engineering, environmental science, and petroleum engineering domains. Dr. Asim has published over 50 research articles in high-impact journals and more than 50 conference papers. His recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate strong focus on vertical axis wind turbine dynamics, CO2 geosequestration, multiphase flow in fractured reservoirs, and sustainable waste/water management solutions. His work shows increasing emphasis on practical applications addressing climate change mitigation and sustainable development goals. Fellow of Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Member of IMechE (MIMechE) Chartered Engineer (CEng) Member of EPSRC's Peer Review College Guest Editor for Energies Journal (Special Issue: Advancement in Wind Turbine Technology) Associate Editor for COMADEM Journal Keynote Speaker at multiple international conferences Dr. Asim maintains active research funding through Innovate UK, Scottish Funding Council, and Energy Technology Partnership. He supervises multiple PhD students and has led numerous industry collaborations with engineering companies. His work with Loch Electronics on the ultraviolet mini-dishwasher has received significant media attention as an innovative climate change solution. He has strong international collaborations with institutions in China, France, Bulgaria, and India, demonstrating global research impact.

• Energy Engineering
• Thermal Turbomachines
• Biomass Gasification
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Andrea Toffolo is a Professor in the Department of Engineering Sciences and Mathematics at Luleå University of Technology, specializing in Energy Engineering within the Energy Science division. His academic work spans thermal energy systems, biomass conversion, and sustainable fuel production technologies. Professor Toffolo's research focuses on innovative energy solutions including Fischer-Tropsch liquid production, waste heat recovery using supercritical CO2 cycles, and integration of renewable electricity with biomass conversion processes. His work combines technical engineering analysis with economic evaluation to assess the viability of emerging energy technologies for decarbonization. His recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on sustainable energy systems, with particular attention to carbon efficiency in biofuel production, heat reuse applications, and policy implications for energy transitions. The research shows increasing integration of electrification with traditional thermal processes to improve sustainability metrics. Professor Toffolo teaches advanced courses in thermal turbomachinery, aircraft engine technology, internal combustion engines, and process integration and optimization, reflecting his expertise across multiple energy conversion domains. His collaborative research approach is evident through partnerships with institutions like RISE Research Institutes of Sweden, particularly on projects related to advanced biofuels and energy system analysis. His work addresses critical challenges in energy transition, with practical applications for industrial decarbonization and sustainable fuel production.

• Laser Processing
• Composite Materials
• Surface Engineering
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Damian Przestacki is an Associate Professor at Poznań University of Technology's Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, specializing in advanced manufacturing and materials engineering. He leads research on laser-assisted machining, composite coatings, and surface modification techniques, with applications in industrial tooling and materials durability. His research interests include: Laser processing of tool steels and alloys Hybrid composite materials (e.g., metal-ceramic coatings) Optimization of machining parameters for wear resistance Thermomechanical properties of polymer composites Recent publications (2023) demonstrate a focus on laser-based surface engineering and composite material performance, with articles in journals like Materials and The International Journal of Advanced Manufacturing Technology . He has supervised four doctoral dissertations and co-invented three industrial patents related to machining systems, including: Tool holders for laser-assisted turning Composite piston inserts for combustion engines

Maria Casapuمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Catalysis
• Emission Control
• Heterogeneous Catalysts
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Maria Casapu serves as Chief Scientific Officer of the Exhaust Gas Center Karlsruhe at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), where she leads research in catalytic emission control technologies. She is affiliated with the Institute for Chemical Technology and Polymer Chemistry and heads the Exhaust Gas Aftertreatment Team within the Chemical Technology and Catalysis Group. Dr. Casapu's research focuses on developing and characterizing heterogeneous catalysts for emission control applications. Her work spans catalyst preparation, kinetic measurements, and advanced characterization techniques, particularly utilizing synchrotron radiation for in situ and operando investigations. She specializes in catalytic converters for automotive applications, with emphasis on understanding reaction mechanisms and catalyst deactivation processes under realistic operating conditions. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on platinum, palladium, and ceria-based catalysts for CO and methane oxidation, NOx reduction, and sulfur tolerance. The research employs cutting-edge operando spectroscopy techniques to understand catalyst behavior under working conditions, with particular attention to the dynamic structural changes that occur during catalytic reactions. Her work bridges fundamental catalyst science with practical emission control applications. Dr. Casapu leads the Exhaust Gas Center Karlsruhe, which focuses on developing advanced catalyst technologies for internal combustion engines. Her team employs a multidisciplinary approach combining materials synthesis, advanced characterization, and reaction engineering to address challenges in automotive emission control.

José Ramón García Cascalesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Thermodynamics
• Heat Pump Technology
• Refrigeration Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

José Ramón García Cascales is a Professor at the Polytechnic University of Cartagena specializing in thermal engineering and sustainable energy systems. His research focuses on advancing CO 2 -based heat pump technology for domestic and industrial applications, with particular expertise in transcritical cycles and mechanical subcooling systems. His primary research interests include: Thermodynamics of alternative refrigerants Numerical modeling of heat transfer systems Experimental characterization of CO 2 heat pumps Domestic hot water production optimization Sustainable heating and cooling solutions Transient thermal system behavior Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2021-2025) reveals a consistent research trajectory centered on CO 2 heat pump optimization. Key trends include mechanical subcooling strategies, gas cooler pressure control, and integration with thermal storage systems. His work combines high-fidelity numerical modeling with experimental validation across diverse operating conditions, demonstrating significant contributions to improving energy efficiency in residential and commercial heating applications. No scientific awards or notable grants were explicitly mentioned in the source material. Similarly, information regarding student supervision, laboratory facilities, or collaborative teams was not provided in the available documentation.

Cheng Lemingمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Thermal Science Engineering
• Circulating Fluidized Bed (CFB) Theory and Technology
• Low Emission Gas Burner Theory and Technology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Cheng Leming is affiliated with the College of Energy Engineering at Zhejiang University, China . With a career spanning over three decades, he has held positions including Professor (2001–present) and Associate Professor (1999–2001). His research focuses on Thermal Science Engineering , particularly Circulating Fluidized Bed (CFB) Theory and Technology and Low Emission Gas Burner Theory . Education: Ph.D., 1996, Energy Engineering, Zhejiang University M.S., 1992, Energy Engineering, Zhejiang University B.S., 1987, Thermal Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University His work emphasizes combustion mechanisms , heat transfer modeling , desulfurization technology , and low-calorific gas utilization in CFB systems. Key projects include national R&D programs on CO2 control , supercritical CFB boilers , and Xinjiang Zhundong coal combustion . He has supervised Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. theses and collaborated on international projects in Canada, Japan, and Korea. Publications highlight CFB boiler thermal calculations , porous media combustion , and sorbent sulfur capture . He has contributed to standards committees and edited technical manuals, including Practical Scientific English Reading and Writing for Thermal Engineering and Circulating Fluidized Bed Boilers – Design and Operations .

Huang Ruiمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Vehicle Thermal Management
• New Energy Vehicles
• Dynamic Mechanical Structure Design
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Huang Rui is a Researcher and Master Tutor at Zhejiang University's College of Energy Engineering, where he serves as Laboratory Director of the Power Machinery & Vehicular Engineering Institute. He holds leadership roles in academic committees, including Deputy Secretary-General of the Society of Automotive Engineers of Zhejiang and the Zhejiang Technical Committee of New Energy Automobile Standardization. His research spans vehicle thermal management (including new energy vehicles), dynamic mechanical structure design simulation , and experimental technology. Key projects include thermal optimization for electric vehicles, engine reliability testing, and thermal management system innovations, funded by provincial and industrial partners. Recent publications focus on thermal systems, energy recovery, and mechanical reliability, with consistent themes in experimental validation and optimization for automotive and energy applications. His work advances heat transfer efficiency, battery safety, and sustainable energy integration. Awards & Honors: Second Prize, Provincial and Ministerial Scientific Progress Award First-class Prize, Provincial Teaching Achievement Award Multiple school-level teaching excellence recognitions As advisor to Zhejiang University's Qizhen Formula Racing Team, he led achievements in FSAE competitions (1st in lightweighting, 2nd in marketing). He teaches undergraduate/postgraduate courses including Automobile and Engine Professional Experiment and contributes to curriculum development through experimental teaching grants.

Mark Singerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Renewable Energy
• Transportation
• Alternative Fuels
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mark Singer serves as a Researcher at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) within the Center for Integrated Mobility Sciences, Environmental Engineering department. He provides critical analytic expertise to the U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) and Clean Cities program, specializing in sustainable fleet operations and regulatory implementation strategies for transportation decarbonization. Education: Master of Industrial Engineering, Purdue University Singer's research centers on renewable energy integration within transportation systems, with particular emphasis on electric vehicle infrastructure planning, alternative fuel adoption, and data-driven fleet management solutions. His work bridges engineering analysis with practical policy implementation, developing decision support tools that translate complex datasets into actionable insights for federal and municipal fleet operators. Key focus areas include charging pattern optimization, fuel economy enhancement, and sustainable mobility planning across diverse operational contexts. His publication record demonstrates consistent contribution to transportation energy research since 2014, with recent intensification in electric vehicle fleet analysis (2024-2025). Current work examines charging infrastructure requirements, load profiling for public sector fleets, and Clean Cities coalition effectiveness, reflecting strong alignment with national decarbonization goals through data-intensive approaches. Singer maintains active collaboration with U.S. Department of Energy programs where he leads tool development for fleet behavior tracking and acquisition planning. His research outputs directly support government agencies in meeting sustainability targets through evidence-based infrastructure investments and operational strategies for fleet electrification. As part of NREL's Center for Integrated Mobility Sciences, Singer contributes to integrated transportation research focusing on data analytics, infrastructure planning, and sustainable mobility solutions. The center serves as a hub for developing practical tools that address real-world challenges in transportation energy systems.

• Environmental Engineering
• Water Resources Management
• Limnology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ewa Jachniak serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Protection and Engineering at University of Bielsko-Biala since June 2018. Holding a Doctor of Engineering degree (dr inż.), she conducts research at the intersection of environmental engineering and aquatic sciences while contributing to the Polish Phycological Society in Poznan. Her research program centers on practical water resource challenges, with three interconnected pillars: 1) Reservoir Ecosystem Dynamics - examining self-purification processes in dam cascades (Soła River), seasonal phytoplankton variability, and eutrophication mechanisms; 2) Water Quality Assessment - developing evaluation frameworks for recreational reservoirs (Porąbka) and mountain catchments; and 3) Sustainable Biomass Utilization - investigating biogas potential from algae and optimizing biomass fuel properties. This work consistently addresses Poland's environmental management needs through field studies across Beskid Mountains reservoirs. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a clear evolution from foundational water quality studies (2013-2016) toward integrated environmental solutions. Recent works (2019-2021) increasingly connect climate variables (precipitation patterns), ecological indicators (algal biomass), and engineering applications (biogas production), demonstrating a systems approach to water resource management. Her research maintains strong regional relevance while contributing to global discourse through publications in international journals. Dr. Jachniak actively supervises students through departmental teaching duties and research projects, with co-authorship indicating mentorship of junior researchers like Agata Młyniuk. Her collaborative network spans multiple Polish institutions, particularly evident in wood pellet emission studies. While specific grant details aren't public, her sustained publication output suggests consistent research funding. Her laboratory work - though not formally named - integrates field sampling across dam reservoirs with analytical techniques for water chemistry and algal community analysis. Current projects likely focus on climate change impacts on reservoir ecosystems and advancing biomass-to-energy conversion technologies, positioning her research at the critical nexus of environmental protection and sustainable resource management.

Noah Van Damمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Multi-phase flows
• Reacting flows
• Combustion
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Noah Van Dam is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department at the Francis College of Engineering, University of Massachusetts Lowell. He joined UMass Lowell in Fall 2018 after completing his Ph.D. at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2015 and working as a postdoc at Argonne National Laboratory. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Wisconsin-Madison (2015) B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Iowa State University of Science and Technology Professor Van Dam's research focuses on high-fidelity modeling of multiphase and reacting flows, with particular emphasis on verification, validation and uncertainty quantification techniques for computational fluid dynamics models. His work spans multiple applications including internal combustion engines, gas turbines, aerospace propulsion systems, and energy generation processes. Key research areas include: Multi-phase/reacting flows Combustion modeling Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Lagrangian-Eulerian methods Verification, validation, uncertainty quantification (VVUQ) Machine learning applications in combustion His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on alternative fuels, particularly ammonia-hydrogen blends, and their application in internal combustion engines. His work also addresses critical challenges in marine propulsion systems, thermal energy storage, and advanced numerical methods for multiphase flows. Professor Van Dam's research has significant implications for developing cleaner, more efficient energy conversion technologies. Among his notable achievements are: Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award (2015) Robert G. Sachs Award for Outstanding Poster Presentation (Third Place) (2015) DAAD RISE Professional Scholarship (2010) University Fellowship & Vilas Welcome Award (2010) Professor Van Dam has advised numerous graduate and undergraduate students on research projects related to computational fluid dynamics, combustion, and alternative fuels. His students have gone on to positions at national laboratories, research institutions, and industry. He has also secured funding from organizations including the Office of Naval Research for his work on marine burners and ammonia combustion. His research group, the Multi-phase and Reacting Flows group, actively investigates high-fidelity computational fluid dynamics modeling of complex flows with applications to energy systems. Current research directions include ammonia-hydrogen combustion, low-pressure marine burners, advanced fuel spray modeling, machine learning applications in chemical kinetics, and thermal energy storage using CO2 clathrate hydrates.