جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Space Medicine
• Microgravity Research
• Regenerative Medicine
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. med. Daniela Grimm serves as Professor in the Department of Microgravity and Translational Regenerative Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine, Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg, Germany. Her research focuses on space medicine applications and microgravity-induced physiological changes for advancing regenerative therapies. Her work centers on tissue engineering under microgravity conditions , cellular response mechanisms in space environments , and translational approaches for terrestrial medical applications . Key methodologies include 3D cell culture systems and molecular analysis of gravity-sensitive biological processes. Dr. Grimm leads multiple internationally funded projects including collaborations with Maastricht University (Netherlands, as Coordinator), Studiecentrum voor Kernenergie (Belgium), Space Applications Services (Belgium), and institutions across Germany including University of Cologne, MDC Berlin-Buch, and BTU Cottbus-Senftenberg. Her research portfolio encompasses projects 50WK2270A through 50WK2270I with focuses on space biomedicine and regenerative technologies. Current affiliations include partnerships with: Medical University of Graz (Austria) University Medicine Greifswald (Germany) Goethe University Frankfurt (Germany) IN SRL Impresa Sociale (Italy) RD Innovation (Denmark)

Axel Sielaffمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Boiling and Evaporation
• Heat Transfer
• Microgravity Applications
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Axel Sielaff is a Researcher at the Institute for Technical Thermodynamics at Technische Universität Darmstadt since 2008. His work focuses on boiling and evaporation phenomena, particularly in microgravity environments and complex fluids. He has conducted research visits at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras and the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. Education: He holds a Diplom in Mechanical Engineering (Energy and Process Engineering) from Leibniz University Hannover. He also completed visiting studies at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (Beijing), Zhuhai MTU Maintenance, and Brunel University, West London. Research Interests: His group investigates two-phase heat transfer, nucleate boiling dynamics, and the effects of microgravity on evaporation. Projects include multiscale experiments on complex fluids, numerical simulations of bubble growth, and applications in spacecraft thermal management via the RUBI experiment on the International Space Station. Key areas include microlayer formation, electric field effects on bubble detachment, and residue formation of fuels/AdBlue under high-velocity airflow conditions. Technical Contributions: Develops experimental setups for sub-millimeter scale analysis and high-precision infrared thermography. Collaborates internationally on projects such as the Multiscale Boiling Investigation (ISS-based) and Deposit Formation Studies. Labs/Teams: Active in the Boiling and Evaporation research group at TU Darmstadt, contributing to both fundamental and applied thermal engineering research.

Lucien Brushمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Materials Science
• Applied Mathematics
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Lucien Brush is an Associate Professor and Associate Chair of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Washington, with adjunct positions in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mathematics. His research focuses on computational and theoretical materials processing science, emphasizing phase transitions, interfacial phenomena, and thin film dynamics. He holds a Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Sciences from Carnegie Mellon University (1988), following degrees from Johns Hopkins University and Carnegie Mellon. Brush has held prestigious roles including Boeing Welliver Faculty Fellow and NASA/ASEE Summer Faculty Fellow. His research interests span: Metallic Foams: Dynamics, stability, and solidification of gas-liquid metallic foams for lightweight materials applications. Spin Coating: Modeling nanoscale thin film formation for photovoltaic and electronic devices. Colloidal Self-Assembly: Evaporative formation of photonic crystals and environmental sensors. Crystal Growth: Effects of external forces (e.g., electric fields, adsorbing proteins) on growth kinetics and morphologies. Notable honors include multiple UW Faculty of the Year awards (2008, 2003, 1998) and Visiting Scientist appointments at the National Institute of Materials Science in Japan. His work bridges applied mathematics and materials science, with contributions to fluid mechanics, phase field modeling, and thermal field computations. Brush has advised numerous collaborative projects, including NSF-funded research on metallic foam modeling. He is affiliated with the UW Institute of Advanced Materials Science and Technology and maintains ties to organizations like ASMI and Battelle Pacific Northwest Laboratories.

Mark Wylieمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Cold Weld Adhesion
• Spacecraft Repair
• Aerospace Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mark Wylie is a Lecturer in the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at South East Technological University (SETU), Carlow campus. He is a member of the engCORE research team and holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from TU Dublin (2012). His research focuses on cold-weld adhesion for spacecraft repair, piezoelectric component performance under shock, and structural analysis of electronic systems for space environments. He has extensive industry experience, including roles as Principal Mechanical Engineer at Curtiss Wright Defense and Team Lead for ESA's sounding rocket payload program. Education PhD in Biomedical Engineering (2012), TU Dublin BEng in Mechanical Engineering (2007), TU Dublin Research Interests Dr. Wylie specializes in aerospace engineering challenges such as spacecraft hull repair using cold-welding (ASTROBEAT project), biomedical engineering applications of ultrasonic devices, and mechanical systems for space missions. His work contributes to UN SDG 4 (Quality Education) through collaboration with MCAST Malta and educational payloads on sub-orbital rockets. Grants & Collaboration He leads the 2024 Pathway 7 Research Dissemination Fund project on intrauterine device innovations. Collaborations include ESA, DLR, and MCAST's ASTROBEAT initiative, with experimental payloads scheduled for a September 2024 Nanoracks mission. Labs & Teams Member of engCORE and principal investigator on space system design projects involving the James Webb Telescope and Ariane rocket systems.

Marc K. Smithمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Fluid Mechanics
• Hydrodynamic Stability
• Thermocapillary Flows
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marc K. Smith is a Professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology, specializing in fluid mechanics and its applications. He joined Georgia Tech in 1991 as an Associate Professor after serving as an Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins University. His research focuses on hydrodynamic stability, thermocapillary flows, and droplet dynamics, with notable contributions to heat transfer technology and bioreactor fluid dynamics. Dr. Smith's work is funded by NASA and has led to patents such as the Vibration Induced Atomizers (U.S. Patent No. 6,247,525). Education: Ph.D., Northwestern University, 1982 M.S., Stanford University, 1977 B.S., Michigan State University, 1976 Research interests include theoretical fluid mechanics, surface-tension-driven flows, and microgravity applications. His projects span heat transfer cell design for space environments, bioreactor fluid dynamics for tissue engineering, and thermocapillary droplet migration. Dr. Smith advises students like Bryan Vukasinovic and collaborates with researchers such as Ari Glezer and G. Paul Neitzel. Scientific Awards: Science Applications International Corporation Best Student Paper Award (2001) National Science Foundation Presidential Young Investigator Award (1985–1990) Grants and Advising: Active NASA sponsorship supports his research. He has supervised at least one advisee, Bryan Vukasinovic, and contributes to interdisciplinary teams in bioreactor and heat transfer projects.

• Phonetics
• Speech Perception
• Speech Production
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Bryan Gick is a Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Arts, where he directs the UBC Integrated Speech Research Laboratory (ISRL) and co-directs UBC Language Sciences. He holds additional affiliations as a Senior Researcher at Haskins Laboratories in New Haven, CT, and as an Associate Member of the UBC Department of Psychology and UBC School of Audiology & Speech Sciences. His educational background includes a Ph.D. (1999), M.Phil. (1997), and M.A. (1995) from Yale University, and a B.A. (1992) from the University of Pennsylvania. Gick's research centers on understanding how the human body functions as a communication device, focusing on physical mechanisms of movement control and sensation in speech production, perception, and phonetics. His work spans normal and disordered speech, children's speech development, signed languages, singing, and emotional expression. He has pioneered techniques for applying ultrasound imaging to speech research and developed protocols for studying haptic and multimodal perception of speech. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on tongue bracing phenomena, speech biomechanics, neurological bases of speech production, and applications to clinical conditions including Parkinson's Disease and Alzheimer's. His research increasingly incorporates cross-disciplinary approaches from neuroscience, biomechanics, and computer modeling. His significant scientific recognition includes: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellow Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada (FRSC) Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science Gick leads multiple research initiatives including the UBC Integrated Speech Research Laboratory and contributes to the ArtiSynth project for biomechanical simulation of speech. His work connects theoretical linguistics with practical applications in speech pathology, language learning, and human-computer interaction.

Brent Hillمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cardiovascular Physiology
• Bone Biology
• Estrogen Effects on Vascular and Skeletal Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Brent Hill, Ph.D., is a Professor and Chair of the Biology Department at the University of Central Arkansas (UCA). He joined UCA in 2003. His research focuses on the impact of female sex hormones, particularly estrogen, on cardiovascular and skeletal systems, including estrogen's effects on calcium regulatory proteins in vasculature and bone biophysical properties. He teaches courses such as Cardiovascular Physiology, Cell Biology, and Biology for General Education. Education: B.A., Biology, Luther College, 1993 M.S., Veterinary Physiology & Pharmacology, Iowa State University, 1995 Ph.D., Medical Physiology, University of Missouri, 2000 Research Interests: Dr. Hill’s work investigates how estrogen influences calcium-regulatory proteins in blood vessels and bone strength. Key questions include estrogen’s role in vascular calcium channel regulation and its effects on bone structure under conditions like simulated microgravity. His studies combine molecular biology, pharmacology, and biomechanical analyses. His publications highlight advancements in understanding estrogen’s non-genomic effects on coronary arteries and bone health. Dr. Hill is also an advocate for integrating physiology into undergraduate curricula, emphasizing hands-on teaching methods like the frog heart preparation for vascular studies.

Gordon Cableمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Space Medicine
• Aerospace Medicine
• Microgravity Countermeasures
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Gordon Cable is a Professor in the Practice of Space Medicine at the Australian National University (ANU), within the School of Medicine and Psychology . He also serves as Head of Flight Medicine at Human Aerospace Pty Ltd and previously held roles such as Head of Aerospace Medicine Training at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Institute of Aviation Medicine. His affiliations include the Australian Space Agency (2020–2021 as Space Medicine Lead), Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), and the University of Adelaide, where he contributed to medical student education. Education: MB BS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) PGDipAvMED (Postgraduate Diploma in Aviation Medicine) GDipOHSMgt (Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management) FACAsM (Fellow of the Australasian College of Aerospace Medicine) FAsMA (Fellow of the Australasian Society of Aerospace Medicine) FRAeS (Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society) Research Interests: Gordon’s work focuses on Space Medicine , Microgravity Countermeasures , Altitude Physiology , and Clinical Aerospace Medicine . He has pioneered training programs in Space Medicine for the Australasian Society of Aerospace Medicine and the University of Tasmania’s Healthcare of Remote and Extreme Environments Program. His expertise spans medical challenges in extreme environments, aeromedical certification, and aviation safety. Scientific Awards: Member of the Order of Australia (2015) Fellowships from the Australasian College of Aerospace Medicine, Aerospace Medical Association, International Academy of Aviation and Space Medicine, and Royal Aeronautical Society. Advising & Grants: While no formal grants or advisees are mentioned, Gordon has contributed to medical education at ANU and the University of Adelaide. His roles in training and policy development reflect ongoing mentorship and institutional collaboration. Labs & Teams: He leads Flight Medicine initiatives at Human Aerospace Pty Ltd and collaborates with the RAAF Institute of Aviation Medicine. His work integrates clinical practice, research, and training across military, civilian, and space medicine domains.

Don Plattمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Rocket Propulsion Systems
• Avionics and Communications
• Human Deep Space Exploration
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Don Platt is an Associate Professor in the Department of Aerospace, Physics and Space Sciences at Florida Institute of Technology, part of the College of Engineering and Science (COES). He also serves as Director of the Spaceport Education Center. His work focuses on developing advanced avionics, communications systems, rocket propulsion, and astrobiology/biotechnology tools for space exploration. Platt has extensive experience with NASA engineering standards (7150.2A/7120.5) and emphasizes human adaptation to deep space environments, small satellite systems, and interdisciplinary approaches to space challenges. His research spans human deep space exploration , microgravity biotechnology , and high-performance cubesats . Notable projects include the WEISS-SAT1 astrobiology payload and the Virtual Camera system for astronaut-rover collaboration. Platt advocates for integrating human-centered design into space medical infrastructure and risk mitigation systems. Publications (2002–2025) reflect expertise in propulsion systems, astrobiological instrumentation, and space mission design. He has contributed to pioneering work on tissue chip platforms for studying muscle degeneration in space and cooperative AI assistants for deep space missions. Platt's work bridges engineering, biology, and human factors to advance sustainable space exploration technologies. Grants and advising details are not explicitly stated in the provided materials, though his leadership in the Spaceport Education Center suggests active engagement in educational and applied research initiatives. Collaborative projects like UNESCOsat highlight his commitment to global space education and interdisciplinary innovation.

Virginia L. Fergusonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biomedical Engineering
• Materials Science
• Tissue Engineering
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Virginia L. Ferguson is a tenured Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder, holding the Hudson Moore Jr. Chair in Engineering. She is affiliated with the College of Engineering and Applied Science and leads the MIMIC core facility, which specializes in advanced materials characterization. Her research focuses on soft-hard tissue interfaces, nanoindentation of biological materials, and biomaterials for tissue regeneration. She has pioneered methods combining microscopy and mechanical testing to study musculoskeletal tissues and their responses to aging, metabolic diseases, and microgravity environments. Dr. Ferguson's work extends to biomimetic materials development using 3D printing and computational modeling of tissue mechanics. Notably, her lab has conducted spaceflight experiments to study bone and muscle degeneration in microgravity. She is also committed to STEM outreach, co-founding the YOU'RE@CU program to engage underrepresented students in engineering research. Education: Details not explicitly stated in provided texts. Labs: ECES 1B17 (primary lab) and MIMIC core facility. Her awards include the AIMBE College of Fellows (2022), NSF CAREER Award (2011), and multiple leadership fellowships. Current research emphasizes regenerative biomaterials, musculoskeletal biomechanics, and translational applications of advanced manufacturing in medicine.

Tania Amorimمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Space Medicine
• Bone Biology
• Microgravity Effects on Human Physiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tânia Amorim is a T32 Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine , affiliated with the Department of Medicine. Her research focuses on mitigating microgravity-induced bone loss by studying the response of bone marrow adipose tissue to microgravity, aiming to understand the interplay between microgravity and changes in the bone marrow microenvironment. University: University of Pittsburgh School: School of Medicine Department: Medicine Academic Rank: Research Fellow Email: tamorim@pitt.edu Her work contributes to the field of Space Medicine by examining the pathophysiology of bone loss in microgravity environments. Scientific Awards T32 Postdoctoral Fellowship

Juan M. Lopezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Fluid Dynamics
• Rotating Flows
• Interfacial Hydrodynamics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Juan M. Lopez is a Professor in the School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences at Arizona State University (ASU). His research spans two broad areas: rotation and buoyancy dominated flows, and interfacial hydrodynamics. His work has been consistently supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and NASA, with research grants extending through 2025. Ph.D., Monash University, Australia (1985) Professor Lopez's research focuses on fundamental fluid dynamics problems with applications in geophysics, aerodynamics, industrial processes, and biomedical contexts. His first research area examines rotation and buoyancy dominated flows, addressing transitions from laminar to turbulence and resolving complex bifurcational processes using direct numerical simulations and dynamical systems theory. His second research area investigates interfacial hydrodynamics, particularly the influence of surfactants and proteins that form amyloid fibrils at sheared interfaces, which has implications for neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. His work bridges fundamental fluid dynamics with practical applications in biomedical research. His recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate a continued focus on rotating flows, stratified systems, and interfacial phenomena. The research shows increasing emphasis on microgravity applications, protein aggregation at interfaces, and the mathematical analysis of wave phenomena in rotating systems. His work combines theoretical analysis, numerical simulation, and collaboration with experimental groups. Editorial Board Member, Proceedings of the Royal Society, Series A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences Professor Lopez has advised nine Ph.D. students and two M.S. students throughout his career. His research has been supported by multiple grants from the National Science Foundation and NASA, with recent projects focusing on catastrophic transitions to turbulence in rotation-dominated flows, amyloid fibril formation in microgravity, and multiphase interfacial hydrodynamics. He maintains active research collaborations with institutions including Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) and international partners. His laboratory work involves computational fluid dynamics simulations and collaborations with experimental groups studying fluid interfaces, particularly in microgravity environments aboard the International Space Station. His research has evolved to address increasingly complex biomedical applications while maintaining strong foundations in fundamental fluid dynamics principles.

• Experimental Fluid Mechanics
• Low-Gravity Fluid Dynamics
• Capillary Fluid Physics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Steven Collicott is a Professor in the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics at Purdue University. He holds a B.S. from the University of Michigan (1983), and M.S. and Ph.D. from Stanford University (1984, 1991). His research focuses on experimental fluid mechanics, low-gravity fluid dynamics, and capillary physics, with applications in space propulsion systems and microgravity environments. Collicott has led projects such as the Capillary Fluids Experiment on the International Space Station and pioneered the use of the Surface Evolver code for capillary fluid analysis. Education: B.S., University of Michigan, Aerospace Engineering, 1983 (magna cum laude) M.S., Stanford University, Aeronautics & Astronautics, 1984 Ph.D., Stanford University, Aeronautics & Astronautics, 1991 His research explores capillary-driven fluid behavior in space and terrestrial systems, including propellant management in spacecraft, spray dynamics, and cavitation in high-pressure systems. Collaborations include studies with Rolls-Royce and Purdue’s Civil Engineering School on aeroelastic failures of lighting towers. Collicott has also contributed to sub-orbital research platforms and educational initiatives. His awards include induction into Purdue’s Book of Great Teachers (2008) and the AIAA Special Service Citation (1997). Key projects span fluid interface stability in microgravity, propellant positioning in tanks, and optical diagnostics for flow visualization. He has developed technologies like cryogenic propellant gauging systems and fluidic spray control orifices. Advising & Grants: Advised on capillary fluid experiments and turbine engine projects. Collaborative grants include work with NASA and industry partners on propulsion and fluid dynamics. Labs/Teams: Leads Purdue’s Drop Tower experiments and collaborates with teams at NASA, Blue Origin, and commercial spaceflight entities.

Luiz Roeschمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Microbiology
• Microbiome Research
• Metagenomics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Luiz Roesch is an Associate Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Cell Science at the University of Florida. His research focuses on microbial diversity, metagenomics, and the interplay between microbiomes and human/animal health. He has contributed to understanding microbial communities in environments ranging from soil and gut ecosystems to space missions. His work bridges microbiology with clinical, environmental, and agricultural applications. Education details are not explicitly provided in the text, but his research spans over 20 years with publications since 2014. His studies include genomic characterization of bacteria, microbial responses to environmental changes, and associations between microbiota and diseases like osteoporosis, glycogen storage disorders, and sepsis. Key research interests include bacterial species diversity, antibiotic resistance in neonates, microbiome-genotype interactions, and microbial contributions to human pathologies. Recent articles highlight innovations in sequencing pipelines (e.g., RESCUE) and applications of microbiome data to clinical and agricultural contexts. His articles collectively address themes like microbial resilience under environmental stress, human microbiome-disease links, and agricultural sustainability. No awards are mentioned, but his work reflects significant contributions to microbial research methodologies and interdisciplinary applications. Lab affiliations or grant details are not specified, though his position suggests involvement in university research infrastructure. His office is located in Room 1247 of the Microbiology Building (#981) on the UF campus.

Adrienne Doveمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Planetary Sciences
• Dusty Plasmas
• Solar System Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Adrienne Dove is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Planetary Sciences at the University of Central Florida (UCF). Her research focuses on dusty plasmas in the solar system, microgravity environments, and planet formation processes. She leads a lab (PSB 409) and oversees graduate and undergraduate research opportunities in these areas. Dove is actively involved in NASA's Lunar-VISE mission, which recently passed critical milestones toward lunar exploration. She contributed to the College of Sciences' record $43.6M in research funding (2022-23), reflecting her impactful scholarly work. Students can engage in her lab under prerequisites involving learning materials in planetary sciences. Affiliations: Department Chair, Professor Lab Location: PSB 409 Key Projects: Lunar-VISE mission collaboration, dusty plasma dynamics Her research bridges laboratory experiments with space-based observations to understand planetary formation mechanisms. Dove advocates for student participation in cutting-edge astrophysical research, aligning with UCF's emphasis on experiential learning.