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Sheng Shenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nanophotonics
• Nanoscale Energy Transport and Conversion
• Advanced Manufacturing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Sheng Shen is a Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) , with courtesy appointments in the Departments of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering . He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (Minor in Electrical Engineering) from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) , and his B.S. and M.S. from Huazhong University of Science and Technology in China. Prior to joining CMU in 2011, he conducted postdoctoral research at UC-Berkeley . Education: Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, MIT (2010) B.S. & M.S., Power Engineering & Engineering Thermophysics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (2000 & 2003) Research interests include nanophotonics , nanoscale energy transport and conversion , nanofabrication , and advanced manufacturing , with applications in thermal management , light sources and devices , thermal emission control , solar energy conversion , infrared sensing , and multifunctional materials . His work leverages interdisciplinary expertise in thermal and optical measurements , material synthesis , device fabrication , and theoretical modeling . Recent publications highlight advancements in infrared radiation control , thermal interface materials , metasurface engineering , and graphene-based nanosystems . His scientific awards include: NSF CAREER Award DARPA Director's Fellowship DARPA Young Faculty Award Elsevier/JQSRT Raymond Viskanta Award CMU Dean's Early Career Fellowship Philomathia Foundation Research Fellowship Hewlett-Packard Best Paper Award Best Paper Award, Julius Springer Forum Advising spans Ph.D. and postdoctoral researchers in nanoscale energy systems, with alumni contributing to solar energy conversion , infrared sensing , and flexible electronics . His lab receives funding from ARL, DARPA, DOE, DTRA, NASA, NSF, and ONR , and recently secured a DURIP award for instrumentation.

Malcolm McCullochمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Renewable Energy Integration
• Electric Vehicle Powertrains
• Demand Side Management
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Malcolm McCulloch serves as Professor of Energy Systems and Group Leader of the Energy and Power Group within the Department of Engineering Science at the University of Oxford. He also holds the position of Co-Director for the Oxford Martin Programme on Integrating Renewable Energy and maintains affiliation with Christ Church college. His research spans four primary domains: domestic energy systems, electric vehicle technology, renewable generation, and energy solutions for developing regions. McCulloch's research focuses on practical energy transition challenges. His domestic energy work develops user-centric demand side management technologies and behavior change interventions, leading to the spin-out Intelligent Sustainable Energy (now Navetas Energy Management). In transportation, he pioneered the Morgan LifeCar hydrogen sports car project, resulting in high-efficiency motors and the Oxford Yasa Motors spin-out. His renewable generation research includes lightweight tidal turbines through Kepler Energy, while his Energy for Development work creates nano/micro grid solutions for distributed electrification. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on integrating variable renewables through innovative market mechanisms, grid flexibility solutions, and electric vehicle integration. His work consistently addresses the technical and economic barriers to decarbonization, with increasing focus on peer-to-peer energy trading, thermal storage, and climate-resilient cooling solutions since 2020. McCulloch previously served as Co-Director of the Institute for Carbon and Energy Reduction in Transport (2008-2013) under the Oxford Martin School. His leadership extends to creating the Integrated Transport Network for Oxford and developing practical applications through multiple successful spin-out companies that bridge academic research and commercial implementation.

• Neural Interfaces
• Micro/Nano Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
• Biosystems & Computational Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michel M. Maharbiz is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of California, Berkeley. He leads research on miniaturized bioelectronic interfaces, including neural dust implants and cyborg insects. He holds affiliations with the Berkeley Sensor & Actuator Center (BSAC), Center for Neural Engineering & Prostheses (CNEP), and SWARM Lab. His education includes a Ph.D. in EECS from UC Berkeley (2003) and a B.S. in EE from Cornell University (1997). Maharbiz's research integrates MEMS, ultrasonic systems, and synthetic biology to develop wireless neural interfaces, implantable sensors, and biohybrid devices. Key focus areas are neural dust technology for peripheral nerve recording, magnetoelastic strain sensors for medical applications, and electrochemical biosensing using bacterial flagellar motors. His publications emphasize neural interfaces, ultrasonic implants, and biomedical monitoring. Recent articles explore ultrasonic power delivery (2025), radiation detectors for oncology (2025), and fracture-healing smart plates (2019). Trends include miniaturization of wireless implants, closed-loop therapeutic systems, and novel biomaterials. Scientific Awards: McKnight Technological Innovations in Neuroscience Award (2017) Chan-Zuckerberg Biohub Investigator (2017) NSF CAREER Award (2009) MIT TR10 Top Emerging Technology (2009) Bakar Fellows Spark Award (2012) He directs the Maharbiz Lab, advancing neural dust and bioelectronic interfaces. Projects include impedance-based fracture monitoring, carbon fiber neural arrays, and hernia repair sensors. Funding includes NSF and industry partnerships for implantable device development.

Peter Teertstraمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Thermal Engineering
• Heat Transfer Modeling
• Electronics Cooling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Peter Teertstra is an Associate Professor, Teaching Stream in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at the University of Waterloo and Director of the Sedra Student Design Centre. He holds a PhD (2003), MASc (1992), and BSE (1990) from the University of Waterloo and Calvin College, respectively. His research focuses on thermal modeling for microelectronics/optoelectronics cooling, experimental heat transfer in micro/nano-scale systems, and predicting air cooling limits in electronics. He oversees the Sedra Student Design Centre, supporting teams in competitions through resource access and sponsorship. Teertstra teaches courses like GENE 199, ME 101, MTE 201, and PD 21, emphasizing engineering practice and thermodynamics. His publications (2006–2011) address thermal conductivity in fuel cells, convection modeling, and heat transfer in electronics enclosures. He is currently accepting graduate applications via an online process.

Burak Ozdoganlarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Manufacturing Processes
• Biomedical Engineering
• Materials Science
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Burak Ozdoganlar is a Ver Planck Endowed Chair Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and Associate Director of the Engineering Research Accelerator. He holds courtesy faculty positions in Biomedical Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering. Ozdoganlar earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan (1999), M.S. degrees from Ohio State University (1993, 1995), and a B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering from Istanbul Technical University (1991). Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan (1999) MS, Mechanical Engineering, Ohio State University (1995) MS, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, Ohio State University (1993) BS, Aeronautical Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (1991) Ozdoganlar’s research focuses on multi-scale manufacturing processes (macro/micro/nano), precision engineering , structural dynamics , and modal testing , with applications in biomedical device fabrication , microneedle arrays , soft electronics , and 3D ice printing for vascular networks. His work bridges computational modeling with experimental validation. Recent scientific awards include the 2023 AIMBE College of Fellows induction, ASME Fellow (2019), and NSF CAREER Award (2006). He served as interim CTO of the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute and chaired the ASME-MED Manufacturing Equipment Technical Committee. Ozdoganlar leads projects in scalable manufacturing for implantable medical devices , bioelectric medicine , and wearable robotics . His lab develops 3D ice-printed vascular templates for tissue engineering and liquid metal circuits for soft electronics, funded by institutions like the Manufacturing Futures Institute and ARPA-H.

• Advanced Electronics Cooling
• Phase-Change Transport Phenomena
• Additive Manufacturing
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Justin A. Weibel is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University, affiliated with the School of Mechanical Engineering. He directs the Cooling Technologies Research Center (CTRC), a National Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Center. His research focuses on advanced electronics cooling, phase-change transport, additive manufacturing for thermal components, and machine-learning-driven design optimization. He has led projects funded by DARPA, ONR, ARPA-E, and industry partners, advancing cooling solutions for high-power electronics and energy systems. Research interests span thermal management, heat transfer, micro/nano-scale engineering, and sustainable energy. Key contributions include topology optimization for heat sinks, two-phase flow modeling, and embedded cooling systems for electric motors. His work integrates computational methods with experimental validation. Grants & Programs: DARPA TGP/ICECool, ONR NEPTUNE, ARPA-E ASCEND/COOLERCHIPS, SRC CHIRP Labs: Cooling Technologies Research Center (CTRC) Future Work: Expanding additive manufacturing applications, improving thermal efficiency in electrified transport, and advancing AI-driven thermal system design. Awards: Fellow of ASME (2023) Outstanding Faculty Mentor (2022) Multiple best paper awards from IEEE ITherm, ASME, and SEMI-THERM conferences

Kristofer S.J. Pisterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Micro/Nano Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS)
• Control Systems
• Robotics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Kristofer Pister is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at the University of California, Berkeley. He co-directs the Berkeley Sensor and Actuator Center (BSAC) and the Ubiquitous Swarm Lab. His career spans groundbreaking innovations in Micro/Nano Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS), Control Systems, and Low-Power Circuits, with a focus on Smart Dust and synthetic insects. Education: Ph.D. and M.S. in EECS from UC Berkeley (1992, 1989); B.A. in Applied Physics from UC San Diego (1986). His research areas include MEMS , Control Systems , Robotics , and Integrated Circuits , with recent work on self-powered micro-sensors, crystal-free radios, and interplanetary swarm networks. Key awards include the ISA Albert F. Sperry Founder Award (2009) , Alexander Schwarzkopf Prize (2006) , and the NSF CAREER Award (1996) . He has authored numerous influential publications in wireless sensor networks and microrobotics. His lab, Ubiquitous Swarm Lab , explores distributed robotics and swarm intelligence. Pister emphasizes open collaboration in research, ethical conduct in academia, and efficient resource utilization for graduate students.

• Fluid Mechanics
• Non-Newtonian Fluid Mechanics
• Multiphase Processes
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Ivan C. Christov is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University's School of Mechanical Engineering in West Lafayette, Indiana. His research focuses on fluid dynamics, non-Newtonian fluid mechanics, and multiphase processes, with applications in biomedical engineering, micro/nanotechnology, and advanced materials. He leads the Transport: Modeling, Numerics & Theory laboratory. Education: Ph.D., Northwestern University, 2011 M.S., Northwestern University, 2008 M.S., Texas A&M University, 2007 S.B., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2005 Research Interests: Soft hydraulics, computational science, scientific machine learning, nonlinear waves, and fluid-structure interactions. His work spans theoretical modeling, numerical simulation, and experimental validation in complex fluid systems. Publications: Recent work includes studies on flow-rate pressure-drop relations in deformable microchannels, physics-informed neural networks for particle dynamics, and fluid-structure interaction in cerebral aneurysms. Themes include microfluidics, elastohydrodynamics, and rheological characterization of soft materials. Awards: Fulbright U.S. Scholar (2022) Outstanding Engineering Instructor (multiple recognitions) Richard P. Feynman Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship (2013) Labs/Teams: Directs the Transport laboratory at Purdue, focusing on interdisciplinary research in fluid mechanics and computational methods. Collaborates on biomedical fluid dynamics and advanced materials characterization.

• Analytical Chemistry
• Microfluidics
• Biomedical Engineering
• +۲ مورد دیگر

JIANG Xingyu is Chair Professor and Head of the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) . Since 2018 he has led a multidisciplinary team developing advanced micro- and nano-scale tools for analytical chemistry, microfluidics and nanomedicine. Education Postdoctoral Research, Harvard University (2004–2005) Ph.D. in Chemistry, Harvard University (2004) B.S. in Chemistry, University of Chicago (1999) Research Interests Professor Jiang’s research integrates analytical chemistry , microfluidics , biomedical engineering and nanomedicine . His laboratory designs microfluidic chips for point-of-care diagnostics, engineers gold nanoclusters and nanoparticles for antimicrobial and anticancer therapy, and develops soft flexible bio-electronics for neural interfaces and wearable health monitoring. Across 400+ publications, recent work demonstrates a clear trend toward translational nanomedicine : point-of-care viral variant detection, nanoantibiotic strategies against multidrug-resistant bacteria, CRISPR delivery systems for cancer therapy, and conformal electronic tattoos for human-machine interfaces. Scientific Awards & Honours Fellow, American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (2020) Fellow, Royal Society of Chemistry (2016) Tencent Science Exploration Award (2019) Chief Scientist, National Key R&D Program (2019–) National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars (2010) Young Investigator Award, Human Frontier Science Program (2007) Research Funding & Teams He currently directs the Nanoscience Laboratory at SUSTech, hosts National Key R&D Program projects as Chief Scientist, and serves on editorial boards of Advanced Healthcare Materials , Lab on a Chip , Nanoscale Horizons , Nanoscale and Nanoscale Advances . The group is actively recruiting post-docs, research professors and technicians across chemistry, materials, biology and medical engineering disciplines.

• Robotics
• Micro/Nanorobotics
• Physical Intelligence
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Metin Sitti is a Professor and currently serves as a part-time adjunct professor at Koç University's Faculty of Medicine and Engineering. He is also the President of Koç University and Director of the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems since 2014. His research spans robotics , micro/nanorobotics , physical intelligence , bio-inspired robotics , and materials science . Undergraduate: Boğaziçi University (Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 1992) Master's: Boğaziçi University (1994) PhD: University of Tokyo (Electrical Engineering, 1999) His research focuses on small-scale robotics for biomedical applications, including magnetic microrobot swarms , biohybrid systems , and functional materials . Recent publications emphasize 3D control , wireless actuation , and clinical translation of robotic systems. Scientific Awards : 2020 Scientific Breakthrough of the Year 2018 Koç University Rahmi M. Koç Science Medal 2014 IEEE/ASME Best Mechatronics Paper Award 2013/2012 World RoboCup Micro-Robotics First Prize He has advised numerous students and collaborates with institutions like Carnegie Mellon University and University of Stuttgart. His work integrates physical intelligence into miniature robots for medical imaging , drug delivery , and autonomous systems .

Maarten de Boerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mechanics of Materials
• MEMS (Microelectromechanical Systems)
• Micro/Nano Manufacturing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Maarten de Boer is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), with a courtesy appointment in Materials Science and Engineering. He joined CMU in 2007 after roles as a process engineer at Hewlett-Packard (1983–1991) and principal member of technical staff at Sandia National Labs (1996–2010). He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science (University of Minnesota, 1996), an MS in Electrical Engineering (University of Colorado, 1982), and a BS in Electrical Engineering (Cornell University, 1981). His research focuses on nanomechanical behavior of materials, MEMS, and additive manufacturing. Key projects include tantalum-based thermal actuators, high-entropy alloys, and micromachine reliability. His work is funded by the DOE, NSF, NASA, and the Army Research Lab. He has authored over 90 peer-reviewed articles, holds seven US patents, and advises students in the de Boer Group. Research Themes: Micro/Nano Manufacturing, Thin Film Mechanics, Friction & Wear, MEMS Reliability Funding Sources: NSF, DOE, NASA, ARL Courses Taught: Mechanics of Materials, Material Selection, Electronics for Sensing, Thermodynamics Notable collaborations include Gianluca Piazza (NSF LEAP-HI grant), Jack Beuth, and Bryan Webler (high-entropy alloys). Media highlights include breakthroughs in tantalum MEMS and ultra-strong polymer nanofibers. His group operates advanced test facilities for in-situ environmental studies of materials.

Joshua Gessمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Thermal management
• Heat transfer
• Microelectronic cooling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Joshua Gess is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering department at Oregon State University's College of Engineering. He joined Oregon State in 2015 and serves as a co-principal investigator at the Enhanced Heat Transfer Laboratory, where he leads research in thermal management solutions for high-performance microelectronics. His educational background includes: PhD, Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University, 2015 MS, Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University, 2012 B.E., Mechanical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, 2005 Before academia, he worked as a mechanical engineer at SSOE Group (including consulting for Johns Manville) and Northrop Grumman where he focused on military communication equipment. Professor Gess specializes in advancing thermal management solutions for high-performance microelectronic equipment. His research spans multiple scales, examining single and two-phase heat transfer on the macro-scale with passive and active liquid immersion techniques, as well as on the micro and nano scale for complex embedded thermal management solutions. He combines fundamental heat transfer knowledge with novel experimental methods such as two-phase PIV and high-speed image capture to develop reliable and energy-efficient cooling solutions for demanding electronics systems. His publication record demonstrates a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated thermal management solutions, with recent work focusing on additive manufacturing applications for cooling systems, semiconductor thermal management, and nuclear reactor cooling systems. His research has significant implications for data center energy efficiency, where even small improvements in cooling efficiency could save enormous amounts of energy that could be returned to the grid. Gess is deeply committed to mentoring graduate students, emphasizing the practical applications of engineering principles. He attributes his interest in engineering to childhood influences like the movie RoboCop and the TV series MacGyver, and finds the reality of engineering work just as gratifying as he'd imagined. He particularly values the moments when his graduate students "get it" and watching them grow with each new accomplishment. As a person with a disability himself, Gess is passionate about establishing more robust support systems for people with disabilities at Oregon State. He is working with the School of Public Health to start an adaptive sports program, with the goal of building infrastructure that allows anyone to feel welcome and pursue advanced degrees at the university.

Jun Liuمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Advanced energy materials
• Nano/micro-mechanics
• Self-powered electronics and systems
• +۲ مورد دیگر

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.

Robert O. Ritchieمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Materials Science
• Mechanical Engineering
• Fracture Mechanics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Robert O. Ritchie is the H. T. & Jessie Chua Distinguished Professor of Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley, where he holds dual appointments as Professor of Materials Science & Engineering and Professor of Mechanical Engineering. He is also a Faculty Senior Scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. His distinguished career spans over four decades with significant contributions to the field of materials science and engineering. Professor Ritchie received his B.A. in Physics & Metallurgy (1969), M.A. in Materials Science (1973), Ph.D. in Materials Science (1973), and Sc.D. in Materials Science (1990), all from Cambridge University, UK. His research focuses on the mechanical behavior of advanced materials, with particular emphasis on fracture mechanics, fatigue properties, and damage tolerance. Professor Ritchie's work spans multiple domains including metallic glasses, high-entropy alloys, biomaterials, and nature-inspired structural materials. His laboratory employs cutting-edge techniques such as in situ high-temperature computed tomography to study failure mechanisms in ceramic-matrix composites and nuclear graphite. His research has significant implications for aerospace, biomedical, and energy applications. Analysis of Professor Ritchie's recent publications reveals a strong focus on advanced structural materials, particularly metallic glasses and high-entropy alloys. His work combines experimental approaches with computational modeling to understand deformation mechanisms at multiple length scales. There is a clear trend toward bioinspired materials design, with several papers examining natural structures like fish scales, horn sheaths, and bone to develop new engineering materials with exceptional mechanical properties. Member, National Academy of Sciences (2025) Foreign Fellow, Academy of Athens, Greece (2024) Robert Henry Thurston Award (ASME) (2022) ASM Gold Medal (ASM Intl.) (2021) William D. Nix Medal, inaugural winner (TMS) (2020) Fellow (Foreign Member) of the Royal Society (FRS), London, UK (2017) Morris Cohen Award (TMS) (2017) Acta Materialia Gold Medal (2014) David Turnbull Award (MRS) (2013) A. Cemel Eringen Medal (Society of Engineering Science) (2010) Professor Ritchie has advised numerous graduate students and postdoctoral researchers throughout his career. His research has been supported by various funding agencies including the Department of Energy, National Science Foundation, and industry partners such as Rolls-Royce. He has served on numerous advisory boards including the Rolls-Royce Materials & Structures Advisory Board (2011-2019) and the Scientific Advisory Board of the Advanced Light Source at LBNL (2013 to date). Professor Ritchie leads the Ritchie Group at UC Berkeley, which maintains strong collaborations with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. The laboratory employs state-of-the-art techniques including electron microscopy, x-ray tomography, and mechanical testing across multiple length and time scales. His team has developed innovative in situ characterization methods that have significantly advanced the understanding of material failure mechanisms under extreme conditions.

W. Hong Yeoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Flexible Electronics
• Human Augmentation
• Micro and Nano Device Engineering
• +۶ مورد دیگر

W. Hong Yeo is a Professor in the Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering and Program Faculty in Bioengineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he also directs the WISH Center. He holds adjunct appointments in the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering. Previously, he was an Assistant Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University (2014-2016) and a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Beckman Institute. Dr. Yeo's research integrates nanomechanics, soft materials, and nano-microfabrication to develop bio-interfaced systems. Key areas include: Flexible Bioelectronics : Wearable/implantable sensors for health monitoring Human-Machine Interfaces : Neural prosthetics and soft robotics Translational Nanoengineering : Nanoparticle biosensing and diagnostics His publications (2023-2025) demonstrate strong focus on wireless health technologies, including multi-modal wearable systems, implantable sensors for cardiovascular/neurological monitoring, and AI-integrated diagnostics. Trends show increasing emphasis on closed-loop therapeutic systems and scalable manufacturing. Awards & Recognition : BMES Innovation and Career Development Award Virginia Commercialization Award Blavatnik Award Nominee NSF Summer Institute Fellowship Research funding sources include MEDARVA Foundation, NIH, DARPA, and industry partners like CooperVision. He leads the Center for Human-Centric Interfaces & Engineering , developing next-generation bio-interfaced systems.