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Lifeng Wangمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Materials Modeling
• Computational Mechanics
• Micro/Nano-Mechanics
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Lifeng Wang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Stony Brook University. He holds a B.E. (2001) and Ph.D. (2006) in Solid Mechanics from Tsinghua University. Prior to Stony Brook, he was an Assistant Professor at Clarkson University (2011–2013) and a postdoctoral associate at MIT (2006–2011). His research focuses on materials modeling, computational mechanics, micro/nano-mechanics, 3D printing, biomaterials, and composite materials. He has published over 25 journal articles and one patent, with work featured in MIT News, NBC News, and Nature News. Research Interests include: Materials modeling and computational mechanics Mechanical behavior of polymers, thin films, and composites Bio-inspired materials and biological systems Lattice metamaterials and mechanical metamaterials 3D printing and additive manufacturing techniques He has received awards such as the National Excellent Doctoral Dissertation Award (China, 2008) and was named among the World’s Top 2% Scientists (2023). His lab explores digital materials, mechanical metamaterials, biomaterials, and fiber networks. Notable projects include biomimetic composites, auxetic materials, and smart materials for robotics. Advisees include over a dozen master’s students at Stony Brook, with active collaborations in grants exploring programmable materials and energy absorption systems. His work integrates machine learning for material design and experimental validation of theoretical models.

• Nanobioengineering
• Biosensors
• Lab-on-a-Chip
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Prof. Josep Samitier Martí is the Director of the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) and a Full Professor in the Faculty of Physics (Department of Electronics) at the University of Barcelona. He leads the Nanobioengineering research group, a multidisciplinary team focused on applying nanotechnology for developing new biomedical systems and devices, particularly for diagnostic purposes and integrated microfluidic Organ-on-Chip devices. His research spans three convergent areas: Biosensors and Lab-on-a-Chip devices for clinical diagnosis and monitoring Nanotechnology applied to biomolecule interaction studies and micro/nano-environments for regenerative medicine Microfluidic systems for biological studies and Organ-on-Chip devices Prof. Samitier's work focuses on fabricating microsystems containing living cells that recapitulate tissue and organ level functions in vitro and developing portable diagnostic devices for Point-of-Care applications. His group's main activities include engineering and biochemical functionalization of biomaterials integrated with microfluidics systems, with applications ranging from cancer detection to neurodegenerative disease modeling. Analysis of his recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong focus on nanotechnology applications in biomedicine, particularly in developing advanced microfluidic systems, creating biomimetic models of human organs, and designing novel biosensors. His work spans multiple disciplines including nanotechnology, microfluidics, cancer biology, neuroscience, and regenerative medicine, with significant contributions to understanding cellular mechanisms at the nanoscale and developing practical diagnostic tools. Scientific awards: Barcelona city Prize of the Barcelona Council in the area of technology (2003) Prof. Samitier coordinates the Spanish Platform on Nanomedicine and serves as president of the Associació Catalana d'Entitats de Recerca (ACER). His research group has secured numerous grants supporting their work in nanobioengineering and has established collaborations with clinical and industrial partners to translate research into practical applications. The Nanobioengineering group maintains strong partnerships with hospitals and industry for developing diagnostic and therapeutic solutions. His laboratory, the Nanobioengineering group at IBEC, consists of researchers from diverse backgrounds working together to apply nanotechnology for biomedical applications. The team develops microsystems containing living cells that mimic tissue and organ functions, with a particular focus on creating portable diagnostic devices for Point-of-Care use. Their work bridges fundamental research with practical applications in clinical settings.

Gilad Yossifonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Microfluidics
• Nanofluidics
• Robotics
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Prof. Gilad Yossifon is a faculty member at the School of Mechanical Engineering and the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Tel Aviv University . He leads the Micro and Nano-Fluidics and Robots Laboratory , focusing on electrokinetics in micro- and nano-fluidic devices, lab-on-a-chip applications, and autonomous particle systems. Education: Affiliated with Tel Aviv University and Technion – Israel Institute of Technology Research Interests span microfluidics, nanofluidics, and robotics. His work explores active particles as mobile microelectrodes, dielectrophoretic cargo manipulation, and electrically powered microrobotics for biomedical applications. Key areas include label-free transport systems, field-gradient optimization, and reconfigurable microfluidic components. Recent Articles demonstrate his group's expertise in frequency-dependent cargo selectivity, 3D electrokinetic trapping, and integration of active colloids with dielectrophoretic forces. These publications highlight applications in sample analysis , single-cell processing , and bottom-up fabrication techniques for microsystems. Scientific Recognition includes grants from the US-Israel Binational Science Foundation , Israel Science Foundation , and fellowships from Russell Berrie Nanotechnology Institute and Gutwirth Foundation . Technological Contributions involve developing microfluidic chambers with Indium Tin Oxide substrates, COMSOL simulations of field gradients, and hardware for electrically powered micromotors. Collaborative work extends to directed cargo transport systems and microscale biosensing platforms.

Ben Bin Xuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Functional Materials
• Energy Conversion and Storage
• Applied Mechanics
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Dr Ben B. Xu FRSC, FIMMM, FRSA, FICS is a full Professor in Materials and Energy at Northumbria University with a multidisciplinary research focus spanning functional materials, energy conversion and storage, applied mechanics, micro-engineering, and sustainable environmental technology. He leads an active research group developing innovative technologies from fundamental engineering science to practical applications, with significant industry and government funding support. His research interests center on extreme mechanics and functional materials, including morphing structures, flexible/wearable sensing/actuating devices, functional surface/interface engineering, circular economy technology using recycled plastic wastes, and renewable energy solutions. His novel approach to realizing sensing/actuation functions through controlled elastic instabilities has significant implications for flexible electronics and soft robotics. Professor Xu's extensive publication record includes over 280 peer-reviewed articles in leading journals (h-index 69), 9 books/chapters, and 7 patents. His work has been featured in major media outlets including EPSRC, Materials World, phys.org, and The Guardian. He serves as Associate Editor for EcoMat (Wiley) and Advanced Devices & Instrumentation (AAAS), and on the editorial board of Nano Materials Science (Elsevier). Product/innovation of the Year 2025 award at CIBSE Building Performance Awards Stanford/Elsevier World Top 2% Scientists list 2024 2024 & 2023 Nano-Micro Letters ESI TOP ARTICLE AWARDS Excellence in Research mid-career award from AICHE (2023) 2023 Technology for Social Impact Award in The IET Excellence and Innovation Award Event He actively supervises PhD students and has held leadership roles including Chair of the Materials Characterisation & Properties Group in the Institute of Materials, Mining and Minerals (IoM3), and Area Chair of 'composites' in AICHE (US). His research has been supported by the Royal Society, EPSRC, and various industry partners including Reece Group Limited and Jinbaian Steel Product Co Ltd.

Pascual Campoy Cerveraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Robotics
• Computer Vision
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
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Pascual Campoy Cervera is a Full Professor at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) and holds visiting professor positions at Delft University of Technology, Tongji University, and Queensland University of Technology. His work focuses on Control Systems , Machine Learning , and Computer Vision for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) . As Principal Investigator of the Computer Vision and Aerial Robotics group at UPM's Center for Automation and Robotics (CAR), he has led over 40 R&D projects with European, national, and industrial funding. Current affiliations: UPM, TU Delft, CAR-UPM Research themes: UAV autonomy, swarm robotics, embedded vision systems His research integrates cutting-edge technologies in image processing, control theory, and artificial intelligence to enhance UAV capabilities in unstructured environments. Recent projects include: Autonomous firefighting systems High-speed drone racing frameworks Swarm-based solar farm inspection Thrust vectoring for heavy UAVs Notable scientific awards include multiple international prizes at UAV competitions (IMAV12–17). His team has developed the Aerostack and Aerostack2 frameworks for aerial robotics, which address execution control, mission planning, and sensor fusion challenges.

Kuang-Ting Hsiaoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) Composites
• 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing
• Nanofiber Z-Threaded Composites
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Dr. Kuang-Ting Hsiao is a Full Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering at the University of South Alabama's College of Engineering. His research focuses on advanced composite materials manufacturing, particularly carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites with innovative Z-threading techniques using carbon nanofibers. Dr. Hsiao received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Delaware and his B.S. in Naval Architecture Engineering from National Taiwan University. His academic journey includes positions as Assistant Professor (2003-2009) and Tenured Associate Professor (2009-2013) at the University of South Alabama, following his time as a Research Associate at the University of Delaware's Center for Composite Materials (1999-2003). Dr. Hsiao's research spans multiple cutting-edge areas in composite materials science and manufacturing. His primary focus is on developing novel 3D printing techniques for Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) composites, particularly through his pioneering work on Nanofibers Z-Threaded CFRP Composites (ZT-CFRP). He has made significant contributions to real-time cure monitoring and control systems, artificial intelligence-enabled composite material manufacturing integration, and liquid composite molding processes. His work addresses critical challenges in composite manufacturing including void and defect characterization, residual stress management, and dimensional stability. Dr. Hsiao has also developed innovative approaches for enhancing thermal and electrical conductivity in composite materials through strategic nanofiber alignment. Dr. Hsiao has received numerous prestigious awards recognizing his contributions to the field, including being elected as a Fellow of the International Association of Advanced Materials (2024) and a Senior Member of the National Academy of Inventors (2024). He was awarded the Scientist Medal by the International Association of Advanced Materials in 2023, and has previously received the Russell and Robin Lea National Alumni Excellence in Faculty Innovation Award from the University of South Alabama (2015), the Olivia Rambo McGlothren National Alumni Outstanding Scholar Award (2010), and the Excellence in Research Award from the University of South Alabama College of Engineering (2009). Dr. Hsiao leads the Hsiao Group - Composite Materials Lab & Robotic Additive Manufacturing Lab at the University of South Alabama, where he mentors students and collaborates with industry partners on advancing composite materials technology. His teaching portfolio includes advanced courses in mechanical engineering analysis, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and specialized topics in liquid composite molding.

• molecular robotics
• micro robotics
• nano-engineering
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Florian 'Katzi' Katzmeier is a Research Fellow at Harvard University, working within the crisscross origami team. He completed his PhD in Physics at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). Research Interests: His work focuses on molecular robotics and micro robotics, addressing nano-engineering challenges through innovative hardware/software solutions. Contact: Email florian_katzmeier@dfci.harvard.edu .

• Mechanics and mechatronics
• Robotics and intelligent systems
• Nano/micro-systems
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Eiji Iwase is a Professor at the Department of Applied Mechanics and Aerospace Engineering , Waseda University , with concurrent roles at the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) as Senior Scientific Research Specialist (2018-2020). His research focuses on Nano/micro-systems Origami/Kirigami-based flexible electronics Self-folding mechanisms for deployable structures Thermoelectric energy harvesting Research Interests span mechanics/mechatronics integration, intelligent robotics, and materials engineering for stretchable devices. He pioneered bilayer self-folding techniques using heat-shrink films and liquid metal interconnects with reduced contact resistivity, enabling robust flexible thermoelectrics. Article Trends show consistent work on Origami/Kirigami engineering Stretchable electronics Thermoelectric generators Self-healing mechanisms Flexible photonic devices Mechanical metamaterials with interdisciplinary applications in medical devices, wearable systems, and microfluidics. Scientific Awards include Waseda Research Award (2016) MEXT Young Scientists' Prize (2015) Marubun Research Encouragement Award (2016) Micro-Nano Science & Technology Division Prize from JSME (2017) Commendation for Science and Technology by MEXT (2015) reflecting his contributions to mechanical systems and flexible electronics.