جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Julia W. P. Hsuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nanomaterials
• Materials Physics
• Electronic Materials
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Julia W. P. Hsu serves as Professor of Materials Science and Engineering and holds the Texas Instruments Distinguished Chair in Nanoelectronics at The University of Texas at Dallas within the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science. Appointed in 2010, her research is supported by the Southwest Academy of Nanoelectronics (SWAN) initiative. Her educational background includes a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Princeton University (1985) and master's/doctorate degrees in physics from Stanford University (1987, 1991). Dr. Hsu specializes in nanoscale materials physics , focusing on characterization of electronic and photonic materials through scanning probe techniques. Her work investigates chemical, structural, and electrical properties at dissimilar material interfaces—such as metal-organic junctions—and addresses interfacial challenges in organic/hybrid solar cells for lightweight mobile power applications. She emphasizes that advancing interface knowledge requires new theoretical models with significant implications for next-generation electronic and optical devices. American Physical Society Apker Award National Science Foundation Young Investigator Award Sloan Foundation Research Fellowship Fellow of American Physical Society (2001) Fellow of AAAS (2007) Fellow of MRS (2011) Her research leverages UT Dallas' Cleanroom Research Laboratory and Natural Science and Engineering Research Laboratory facilities. She actively mentors students—including those balancing full-time work with advanced degrees—and has held leadership roles in the Electronic Materials Conference, APS Division of Materials Physics Executive Committee (2004-2007), and MRS Board of Directors (2005-2007). The Texas Instruments Distinguished Chair (established 2007) supports her SWAN-aligned research in nanoelectronics. Dr. Hsu previously worked at Sandia National Labs' Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies and served on the editorial board of Solid State Communications.

Ali Kashaniمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Sustainable and low-carbon concrete
• Cementitious materials
• Robot-aided construction
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ali Kashani is a Senior Lecturer at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) within the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering. His research focuses on sustainable and low-carbon concrete materials, robot-aided construction (particularly 3D printing), and Circular Economy-aligned applications. Leadership in cementitious materials innovation Expertise in 3D printing for construction Advocate for waste valorisation and carbon capture Dr. Kashani has secured approximately $7 million in research funding and holds a patent in lightweight concrete foam. His work spans 70+ publications with 9,000+ citations, including media coverage in the Sydney Morning Herald and The Fifth Estate. He actively contributes to professional organizations such as MECLA, RILEM, and ASTM. Recent research trends include AI and optimization algorithms for sustainable concrete mix design, chloride diffusion modeling, and 3D printing performance analysis. His publications often address waste material integration, durability assessment, and eco-friendly construction practices. Scientific Awards: National and NSW Awards for 'Excellence in Concrete' (Technology and Innovation) from the Concrete Institute of Australia Churchill Fellowship for Digital Construction and 3D Printing sponsored by AVJennings Dr. Kashani serves as Co-Chair of the cement and concrete working group at MECLA and contributes to RILEM and ASTM committees. His email is ali.kashani@unsw.edu.au , and his office is located in the Civil Engineering Building (H20), Level 2, Room CE204, UNSW.

Riham AlTawyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• IoT Security
• Lightweight Cryptography
• Blockchain Consensus Mechanisms
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Riham AlTawy is an Associate Professor and MTIS Program Director at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Victoria. She previously held positions as an NSERC Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Waterloo and an NSERC Canada Graduate Scholar at Concordia University. Her research focuses on IoT security, blockchain consensus mechanisms, lightweight cryptographic primitives, and privacy-preserving protocols. She leads the IoTSec group, which develops application-specific cryptographic solutions for IoT authentication and privacy challenges. Education includes postdoctoral training at the Communication Security (ComSec) group (University of Waterloo) and doctoral studies at Concordia University. Her work has led to publications in top venues such as IEEE Transactions and CANS conferences. She actively seeks PhD research assistants and postdoctoral fellows in cryptographic research. Key research areas include authentication protocols for edge computing, privacy in cross-domain systems, and lightweight algorithms for constrained devices. Her group emphasizes practical solutions for real-world IoT security challenges.

• Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Design
• Flight Control Technology
• Integrated Navigation Systems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

HAN Song is a Research Professor at the School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), where he has been working since 2017. He also serves as deputy director of the Aerospace Technology Innovation Center and deputy director of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Design and Navigation Control Technology Engineering Research Center (Shenzhen Engineering Research Center). Prior to joining SUSTech, he held various positions at China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC), including Professor, Associate Professor, and engineering roles from 2005-2017. Professor Han Song's research focuses on advanced aircraft design and autonomous navigation and control technology. His work spans UAV system development, aircraft aerodynamic layout design, precision guidance systems, and multi-sensor information fusion. He has achieved breakthroughs in high-lift-to-drag aerodynamic layouts, modular composite structures, integrated avionics, and fault-tolerant flight control systems. His research has direct applications in military and civilian unmanned systems with emphasis on practical implementation and technological innovation. 2010 Aerospace Contribution Award of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation 2011 Eleventh Five-Year Plan Science and Technology Innovation Award 2016 Twelfth Five-Year Plan Science and Technology Innovation Award First prize for National Defense Science and Technology Progress 5 invention patents in flight control and navigation guidance Professor Han has extensive experience leading major aerospace projects, having served as chief designer for multiple UAV systems including short-range, high-altitude, and medium-range general-purpose platforms. His designs participated in significant national events - a short-range UAV in the 70th anniversary of the Anti-Fascist War parade (2015) and a high-altitude UAV in the 70th National Day parade (2019). He has written nearly 100 technical reports and secured funding for numerous research projects through China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation. At SUSTech, Professor Han leads research activities at the Aerospace Technology Innovation Center and the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Engineering Research Center. His team has made notable progress in aerial remote sensing image feature extraction using lightweight convolutional neural networks and underwater bionic flapping wing propulsion technology. He teaches Product Innovation and Design Development Methods and Aviation Vehicle Innovation Design, with his 2020 research group producing four Outstanding Master's Graduates of SUSTech.

Xin Ningمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Soft electronics for aerospace engineering
• Bio-inspired aerospace structures
• In-space manufacturing and assembly
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Xin Ning is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), where he also holds appointments in the Materials Research Laboratory. Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor at Pennsylvania State University from 2018 to 2023. His academic journey includes postdoctoral research at UIUC and California Institute of Technology (Caltech). Educated at Caltech, he earned a Ph.D. in Aeronautics in 2015 and an M.S. in Aeronautics in 2010. His research focuses on soft electronics for aerospace engineering , bio-inspired aerospace structures , in-space manufacturing and assembly , and multifunctional space structures . These interests drive innovations in lightweight, adaptive, and multifunctional materials and systems for aerospace applications. For instance, his work explores bio-inspired cellular materials for aircraft wings and bistable composite booms for deployable structures. He has been recognized with several honors, including the 2022 Young Investigator Award from the Office of Naval Research, 2019 Haythornthwaite Foundation Research Initiation Award, 2015 William F. Ballhaus Prize from Caltech, and the 2012 Dow-Resnick Fellowship. In addition to research, Professor Ning teaches courses such as AE 323: Applied Aerospace Structures and AE 498: Space Structures . While specific grants are not detailed here, his work has been supported through awards like the ONR Young Investigator grant. He collaborates with the Materials Research Laboratory at UIUC and engages in interdisciplinary projects involving soft electronics and bio-inspired engineering.

Maozhen Liمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• High Performance Computing
• Big Data Analytics
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Maozhen Li is a Professor in the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Brunel University of London , within the College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences . He serves as the Vice-Dean of the NCUT Transnational Education (TNE) programme, overseeing a joint school with North China University of Technology. He has been at Brunel since 2002, progressing from Lecturer to Professor in 2013. Education: PhD, Institute of Software, Chinese Academy of Sciences (1997) Postdoctoral Research, School of Computer Science and Informatics, Cardiff University (1999–2002) His primary research interests lie in high performance computing, big data analytics, and artificial intelligence, with applications in smart grids, smart manufacturing, and cybersecurity. He focuses on developing interpretable, robust, and lightweight AI models, including work in causal AI, parallel machine learning, and edge computing. His research integrates advanced techniques such as deep learning, reinforcement learning, and blockchain for real-world system optimization. An analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong and consistent research trajectory in AI-driven solutions for environmental monitoring (e.g., PM2.5 prediction), industrial defect detection, IoT security, and intelligent transportation. His work frequently combines deep learning with graph-based modeling and federated or reinforcement learning, emphasizing scalability, efficiency, and robustness in distributed and edge environments. Scientific Awards and Recognition: Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Fellow of the British Computer Society (BCS) Shortlisted for the Computing UK BIG DATA EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2018 in the category of Most Innovative Big Data Solution Maozhen Li has successfully supervised 25 PhD students and examined over 30 PhD theses externally. He has secured significant research funding from EPSRC, the European Union (Horizon 2020), Innovate UK, and the Royal Society , with projects including Z-BRE4K, IoRL, and TDX-ASSIST. He serves as an Associate Editor for journals such as the Journal of Cloud Computing and the International Journal of Grid and High Performance Computing . Research Groups and Teams: He is affiliated with the Intelligent Engineering Frameworks (IEF) research group at Brunel, contributing to collaborative efforts in AI, IoT, and smart systems. His leadership in transnational education also fosters international research collaboration between Brunel and Chinese institutions.

Assem Hassanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Structural Engineering
• Concrete Technology
• Sustainable Materials
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Assem Hassan is a Professor in Civil Engineering at Memorial University's Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science. His research pioneers eco-friendly construction materials, particularly waste-tyre rubber applications in concrete for seismic and impact resistance. Key investigations include structural behavior of large-scale elements under static/seismic loads, ductility enhancement, and service-life prediction. He develops self-consolidating/high-performance concrete using industrial byproducts and fibers. Publications extensively cover rubberized concrete performance, fiber reinforcement synergies, and cold-temperature material behavior. His work advances sustainable infrastructure through waste valorization and durability optimization.

Amir Asadiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Scalable Manufacturing
• Multifunctional Composites
• Additive Manufacturing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Amir Asadi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University, holding the Corrie & Jim Furber '64 Faculty Fellow position. His research focuses on scalable manufacturing of multifunctional composites, structural energy systems, and advanced materials design. He leads the Polymer Composites Advanced Manufacturing (PCAM) Lab, which explores bottom-up fabrication techniques and additive manufacturing processes. Asadi holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering from the University of Manitoba (2013), an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Iran University of Science & Technology (2006), and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution (2004). His work bridges molecular-level interactions with macroscale material performance, targeting applications in aerospace, e-mobility, and energy storage. Key research interests include structural battery/supercapacitor composites, additive manufacturing of polymer composites, and fast-rate manufacturing of thermoplastics. He has pioneered methods like supercritical CO₂-assisted atomization and cellulose nanocrystal-enabled interface tailoring to enhance composite performance. Asadi has received the NSF CAREER Award (2022) and has been an invited speaker at major conferences such as the Brazilian Conference on Composite Materials (2021) and Chalmers University’s “Materials for Tomorrow” event (2020). His lab’s innovations aim to revolutionize lightweight, multifunctional materials for industrial sectors. His research outputs include over 50 peer-reviewed articles, covering topics from nanocomposite interfaces to 3D-printed structural batteries. He collaborates with industry partners like the Air Force Research Lab and focuses on translating lab-scale innovations into scalable manufacturing solutions.

• Composite Materials
• Structural Mechanics
• Lightweight Structures
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stefan Hallström is an Associate Professor in Lightweight Structures at KTH Royal Institute of Technology's Aeronautical and Vehicle Engineering School, affiliated with the MATERIAL AND STRUCTURAL MECHANICS department. He specializes in composite materials, structural mechanics, and lightweight design, focusing on aerospace and automotive applications. His research explores advanced composites, sandwich structures, and material behavior under various loading conditions. Hallström teaches courses including Lightweight Design (SD2432), Lightweight Structures and FEM (SD2411), and supervises degree projects in Lightweight Structures and Solid Mechanics. He has published extensively on topics like 3D-woven composites, damage tolerance, and mechanical reinforcement strategies, with over 90 peer-reviewed articles. His work emphasizes material characterization, finite element modeling, and practical applications in structural engineering. Key research trends include optimizing composite joint performance using metal inserts, analyzing moisture effects on composite laminates, and developing frameworks for modeling 3D textile architectures. His contributions address challenges in aerospace materials, energy absorption in beams, and improving simulation accuracy for molded composites. Hallström collaborates on projects involving novel instrumented test rigs for polymer composites and advanced manufacturing techniques for structural reliability. His expertise bridges theoretical mechanics with practical engineering solutions, influencing both academic research and industrial applications.

Carolyn Conner Seepersadمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Design for Additive Manufacturing
• Engineering Design
• Additive Manufacturing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Carolyn Conner Seepersad serves as the J. Mike Walker Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin and directs the Center for Additive Manufacturing and Design Innovation. She holds membership in the U.T. System Academy of Distinguished Teachers and maintains active leadership in the additive manufacturing community through roles such as co-organizer of the Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium and ASME Design Engineering Division Executive Committee membership. Her academic credentials include: PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech (2004) MA/BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Oxford University (1998, Rhodes Scholar) BS in Mechanical Engineering from West Virginia University (1996) Dr. Seepersad's research centers on computational design methodologies and additive manufacturing innovation , with particular expertise in simulation-based design of complex systems, environmentally conscious product development, and materials engineering. Her work bridges theoretical design frameworks with practical manufacturing applications, emphasizing sustainability and performance optimization across aerospace, automotive, and energy systems. Current projects explore reactive extrusion additive manufacturing, negative stiffness materials, and machine learning integration for process-aware design. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a dominant focus on process innovation in additive manufacturing (70%), particularly stereolithography and selective laser sintering, with growing emphasis on data-driven design approaches (20%) and sustainable engineering applications (10%). Her work demonstrates consistent progression from fundamental material design toward integrated system optimization and industrial scalability. Her scientific recognition includes: International Outstanding Young Researcher Award in Freeform and Additive Manufacturing (2009) UT System Regents’ Teaching Award (2010) ASME Design Automation Committee Outstanding Young Investigator Award (2010) ASEE Outstanding New Mechanical Engineering Educator Award (2013) Multiple ASME and ASEE best paper awards U.T. System Academy of Distinguished Teachers membership Dr. Seepersad maintains an extensive advising portfolio with 48 graduate students (16 PhD, 24 MS, and 8 current) plus 2 postdoctoral researchers, reflecting sustained research productivity and educational impact. Her Product, Process, and Materials Design Lab fosters interdisciplinary collaboration between mechanical engineering, materials science, and computational design teams.

Sylvain Lefebvreمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Computer Graphics
• Texture Synthesis
• Additive Manufacturing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Sylvain Lefebvre is a permanent researcher at INRIA (Institut National de Recherche en Informatique et en Automatique) in France, where he leads the MFX research team since 2018. Previously, he was part of the ALICE group at INRIA Nancy (2009-2018) and the REVES team in Sophia Antipolis (2006-2009). His career includes a postdoctoral position at Microsoft Research Seattle (2005) following his PhD at INRIA Rhones-Alpes under Fabrice Neyret. His educational background includes a PhD in Computer Graphics from Université Joseph Fourier (Grenoble) in 2005, preceded by a Master in Computer Graphics from INP Grenoble in 2001. His habilitation thesis focused on Runtime Texture Synthesis. Lefebvre's research centers on simplifying content creation for highly detailed patterns, structures, and shapes with applications spanning Computer Graphics to additive manufacturing. He develops fast, controllable by-example synthesis approaches that generate content while enforcing user-specified constraints. His work addresses computational challenges through novel data structures and algorithms optimized for GPUs and FPGAs, including his Silice programming language. The ERC-funded ShapeForge project (2012-2017) advanced shape generation for 3D printing, leading to the IceSL software for digital modeling and fabrication. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a strong focus on additive manufacturing optimization, with recurring themes in structural integrity, material efficiency, and geometric algorithms. His work bridges computer graphics theory with practical fabrication constraints, particularly in microstructure design, slicing techniques, and mechanical metamaterials. The interdisciplinary nature spans computer science, materials engineering, and robotics. EUROGRAPHICS Young Researcher Award (2010) ERC Starting Grant for ShapeForge project (2012) Lefebvre has advised over 25 PhD students and interns including Marco Freire, Thibault Tricard, and Jimmy Etienne. His ShapeForge project received significant ERC funding, supporting research in computational fabrication. He serves on numerous program committees including SIGGRAPH, Eurographics, and SIGGRAPH Asia, reflecting his leadership in the computer graphics community. As leader of the MFX team since 2018, Lefebvre directs research in computational fabrication, focusing on IceSL software development for 3D printing workflows. The team integrates computer graphics techniques with manufacturing constraints, developing tools that simplify complex object design and fabrication while addressing real-world challenges in material usage and structural integrity.

Timon Rabczukمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Integrated computational materials engineering
• 2D materials
• Computational materials design
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Timon Rabczuk is a Chaired Professor of Computational Mechanics at the Institute of Structural Mechanics, Bauhaus-Universität Weimar, Germany, since 2009. He previously held positions as Senior Lecturer at the University of Canterbury (2007-2009), Postdoctoral Fellow at Technical University of Munich (2005-2007), and Postdoctoral Fellow at Northwestern University (2002-2005). His research focuses on computational mechanics, materials science, and numerical methods for multi-scale and multi-field problems involving material failure, plasticity, and large deformations. Research Contributions : He develops models for virtual material design, enabling lightweight structures and energy storage applications. His work bridges natural and engineering sciences and has been implemented in commercial/open-source software. He has published over 600 papers, 9 book chapters, and 3 books (including two in 2023). His research spans 2D materials, composites, machine learning interatomic potentials, flexoelectricity, and biomechanical engineering. Scientific Awards : ERC Consolidator Grant (2013), Thomson Reuters/Clarivate Analytics Highly Cited Researcher (2014-2021) Editorial Roles : Editor-in-Chief of CMC-Computers, Materials and Structures; Executive Editor of FSCE-Frontiers of Structural and Civil Engineering; Associate Editor of multiple journals including International Journal of Impact Engineering and Applied Physics A. He has graduated 38 PhD students and secured over €25 million in research funding from national and European agencies.

• Concrete Technology
• Materials Science
• Additive Manufacturing in Construction
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Christoph Gehlen is Professor and Chair of Materials and Materials Testing in Civil Engineering at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), based at Franz-Langinger-Str. 10 in Munich. His research group focuses on advanced concrete technologies, materials science, and digital construction methods, with significant contributions to additive manufacturing in civil engineering through the Collaborative Research Center TRR 277. His research spans concrete technology, durability assessment, and sustainable construction practices. Key interests include corrosion mechanisms in reinforced concrete, non-destructive testing methodologies, and additive manufacturing techniques like Selective Paste Intrusion (SPI). Recent work emphasizes 3D concrete printing for structural applications, life cycle assessment of printed elements, and fundamental studies on material behavior under environmental stressors including carbonation, chloride exposure, and freeze-thaw cycles. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2024-2025) reveals dominant research trajectories in digital fabrication of concrete structures, particularly SPI-based additive manufacturing. His work integrates materials science with structural engineering to develop functionally graded components, assess sustainability metrics, and solve reinforcement integration challenges. Significant interdisciplinary efforts address durability issues through electrochemical monitoring, coda wave interferometry, and advanced imaging techniques for concrete microstructure characterization. Gehlen leads the Chair of Materials and Materials Testing in Civil Engineering at TUM, which operates advanced laboratories for concrete characterization including confocal laser scanning microscopy and virtual testing environments. His team actively participates in TRR 277 (Additive Manufacturing in Construction), developing fabrication-aware design methods and experimental validation protocols for novel construction technologies.

Badogiannis Efstratiosمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sustainable Concrete Technology
• Pozzolanic Materials
• Durability of Concrete
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Badogiannis Efstratios is a Professor at the Department of Structural Engineering , National Technical University of Athens. He serves as Deputy Dean and works in the Reinforced Concrete Laboratory, Zografou Campus, Athens, Greece. Email: badstrat@central.ntua.gr Phone: +30 210 772 1266 Research Interests: Focus on sustainable concrete technology, pozzolanic materials (metakaolin, palygorskite clay), durability of lightweight and self-compacting concrete, seismic isolation systems for bridges, application of artificial neural networks in civil engineering, and mechanical/thermal activation of clays. Publication Trends: Recent work emphasizes AI-driven rheological modeling, seismic resilience of precast bridge systems, durability of concretes incorporating industrial by-products (e.g., by-pass filter dust, rice husk ash), and nano-materials for structural health monitoring. Laboratory Affiliation: Actively contributes to research at the Reinforced Concrete Laboratory, focusing on sustainability, corrosion resistance, and innovative construction techniques.

Alexander Breussمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Biomedical Engineering
• Robotics in Healthcare
• Sleep Disorders
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alexander Breuss is part of the Sensory-Motor Systems Professorship at ETH Zürich, focusing on developing innovative robotic and sensor technologies for medical applications, particularly in sleep disorder treatment and home healthcare. His work integrates biomedical engineering, robotics, and machine learning to address challenges in sleep medicine and cardiovascular diagnostics. Key projects include the Somnomat Care robotic bed for vestibular stimulation and the Somnomat Casa system for nocturnal interventions. His research spans sensorized devices for sleep monitoring, clinical trials for rhythmic movement disorders, and cardiovascular disease prognosis using imaging and hemodynamic analysis. Dr. Breuss collaborates on interdisciplinary projects, combining engineering and clinical insights to advance healthcare technologies. His research interests include the design of medical devices for home environments, non-invasive monitoring systems, and closed-loop robotic systems for therapeutic applications. Notable contributions include lightweight wearable sensors for movement disorders and automated sleep position classification using neural networks. He has published extensively on topics such as pleural effusion in aortic stenosis and ECG-based cardiac prognosis, highlighting his cross-disciplinary approach to biomedical challenges. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned for Dr. Breuss. His work is centered at the Sensory-Motor Systems Lab, where he contributes to advancing technologies that improve patient care and sleep quality through robotics and sensor innovation.