جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Jens Carsten Hansenمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Wind Energy
• Wind Resource Assessment
• Wind Atlas Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jens Carsten Hansen serves as a Senior Executive Officer in the Department of Wind and Energy Systems at Technical University of Denmark (DTU). With 155 publications and leadership in 8 major research projects, his work focuses on wind energy systems and renewable energy development, particularly in emerging economies across Africa and Latin America. Dr. Hansen's research expertise centers on wind resource assessment, wind atlas development, and capacity building for renewable energy in developing countries. His work has significantly contributed to major international projects including multiple phases of the Wind Atlas for South Africa (WASA 1, 2, and 3), spanning from 2008 to 2021. His research fingerprint shows strong engagement with Wind Atlas development (91% relevance), South Africa applications (81%), Wind Power Engineering (63%), Microbalance (58%), and Mast measurements (41%). His recent publication trends (2021-2025) demonstrate a continued focus on practical applications of wind energy research in developing contexts, particularly in Ethiopia and Mexico. The research shows an emphasis on creating practical tools and methodologies for wind resource assessment, with strong attention to international cooperation and knowledge transfer for capacity building in emerging economies. Dr. Hansen has led significant projects including the Wind Atlas for South Africa (across three phases), capacity building initiatives in wind resource assessment, and the Kenya Miniwind project focused on sustainable mini-grid development. His conference presentations consistently address practical applications of wind resource data for energy planning and development in emerging economies. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to affordable and clean energy (SDG 7), with a strong emphasis on international cooperation for sustainable development.

Yves Bellouardمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Advanced Manufacturing
• Femtosecond Laser Processing
• Micromanufacturing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Yves Bellouard is an Associate Professor in Microengineering at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), where he leads the Galatea Laboratory and the Richemont Chair in Micromanufacturing. His research focuses on advanced manufacturing techniques, particularly femtosecond laser processing for material property tailoring and microsystem development. He holds a PhD in Microengineering from EPFL (2000) and previously worked as a Research Scientist at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Associate Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology. His work includes the Femtoprint project (2010-2013) and significant grants from the European Research Council (ERC Starting Grant 2013, ERC Proof-of-Concept 2018). Scientific Awards: Fellow of Optica (2022) ERC Proof-of-Concept (2018) Innovation Award in Laser Technology (2014) JSPS Fellowship (2013) ERC Starting Grant (2012) Excellentie funds (2008) Omega Scientific Award (2011) His recent publications explore laser-induced crystallization, self-organization in optical materials, and precision microstructuring techniques. He supervises multiple PhD students in the Microengineering section at EPFL.

Nicolas Richartمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• High Performance Computing
• Computational Solid Mechanics
• Finite Element Methods
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nicolas Richart is a Lecturer at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC) and the Computational Solid Mechanics Laboratory (LSMS). He works as an HPC Applications Expert within EPFL's SCITAS-GE unit, specializing in parallel computing and finite element simulations. Engineer in Computer Science (2005) from ENSEIRB, France PhD in Computer Science (2010) from Université de Bordeaux 1 His research focuses on computational mechanics, particularly finite element methods, non-local continuum damage modeling, and high-performance computing applications. He develops the open-source Akantu finite element library and investigates geomechanical modeling of CO2 storage, fault stability, and dynamic crack propagation in ceramic materials. Recent publications highlight his expertise in continuum damage mechanics, cohesive zone modeling, and parallel computing applied to structural failure analysis and geomechanical simulations. Key subfields include fault stability in CO2 storage, micro-mechanical modeling of masonry, and dynamic fracture analysis in ceramics. As an active contributor to computational mechanics research, Richart collaborates with institutions across Europe and the United States on seismic response analysis, crack propagation modeling, and non-local damage formulations. His work bridges software development (Akantu library) with practical applications in structural and geomechanical engineering. He maintains dual office locations at EPFL's ME B2 454 and GC A2 505 buildings, with both teaching and research responsibilities spanning computational methods, structural analysis, and high-performance computing.

Margaret Byronمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental Fluid Dynamics
• Turbulent Flows
• Particle Sedimentation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Margaret Byron is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. Her research focuses on the transport of organisms and objects in environmental flows, particularly turbulence, with two main thrusts: particle settling/sedimentation and millimeter-scale animal locomotion. Research Interests: Hydrodynamic interactions in turbulent flows Microplastic transport influenced by biofilms Metachronal coordination in biological systems Computational fluid dynamics of low-Reynolds-number swimmers Shape-dependent particle dynamics in isotropic turbulence Scientific Awards: NSF CAREER Award (2022) Publications Trends: Her work spans interdisciplinary applications in environmental flows, marine science, and bio-inspired robotics, emphasizing metachronal propulsion, microplastic dynamics, and vortex-fluid interactions across scales.

Miao-Jung Yvonne Ouمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Inverse Scattering Theory
• Poroelastic Materials
• Partial Differential Equations
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Miao-Jung Yvonne Ou is a Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Delaware, with affiliated faculty status in the Department of Biomedical Engineering. She is based in 508 Ewing Hall, Newark, DE, and actively contributes to research and graduate education in applied mathematics. Research Interests: Her work centers on inverse and direct scattering in composite and poroelastic materials, partial and integral differential equations, homogenization theory, and the application of Herglotz-Nevanlinna functions in systems with memory. She applies these to material sciences, particularly in modeling wave propagation and effective properties in complex media such as bones and porous composites. Her recent publications (2023–2015) show a strong trend in numerical methods (e.g., discontinuous Galerkin, RKHS regularization), wave modeling in poroelastic and dispersive media, and inverse problems in biomedical and geophysical contexts. She frequently employs advanced mathematical tools like fractional calculus, spectral analysis, and integral representations to address real-world physical systems. Scientific Engagement: She is currently part of the EU RISE EXPOWER project (2021–2025), promoting international research exchange in mathematics. She teaches graduate courses such as Math 508: Introduction to Complex Variables and Applications. Advising and Grants: She supervises graduate student research projects in areas like efficient quadrature for fractional derivatives, RKHS frameworks, spectral analysis of poroelastic waves, and NMR imaging. Funding includes the EU RISE grant, supporting collaborative research and student involvement. Laboratories and Teams: She collaborates with interdisciplinary teams in applied mathematics, biomedical engineering, and computational science. Her work with the MADNESS project and poroelastic wave modeling indicates active participation in high-performance scientific computing and modeling environments.

• Microfluidics
• Magnetic Actuation
• Biomedical Diagnostics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Eriola Shanko is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Mechanical Engineering department at the Technische Universiteit Eindhoven (TU/e) , affiliated with the Eindhoven MedTech Innovation Center (EMIC) and the Microsystems Group Den Toonder . Her work focuses on magnetic actuation of micro-beads and integrated micro-actuators for high-precision handheld diagnostics. Education: PhD in Mechanical Engineering from TU/e. Research Interests revolve around microfluidics , magnetic mixing , and lab-on-a-chip systems for biomedical diagnostics. Key applications include HIV detection using LUMABS and enhancing low-target-concentration sensing through homogeneous mixing platforms. Scientific Contributions include publications on magnetic bead integration, microfluidic mixing at low Reynolds numbers, and point-of-care diagnostic devices. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to healthcare innovation and accessible diagnostics. Projects include the 2016–2020 Magnetic control of micro-particles and integrated micro-actuators for high precision handheld diagnostics , where she served as a project member.

Siavash Maraghechiمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Materials Science
• Mechanics of Materials
• Polymer Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Siavash Maraghechi is a Research Fellow at Eindhoven University of Technology with dual affiliations in Mechanical Engineering and Built Environment. His research focuses on mechanics of materials for cultural heritage conservation, particularly cellulose fiber degradation and polymer behavior. Key research domains: Mechanics of Materials and Polymer Science Cellulose Engineering and Degradation Microscale Mechanical Testing Cultural Heritage Conservation Science He employs advanced experimental techniques including digital image correlation and in-situ micro-profilometry. Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal strong emphasis on chemo-mechanical paper aging, polymer crystallization mechanisms, and mechanical metamaterial characterization, bridging fundamental materials science with practical conservation challenges. Active research projects: Aspasia project (2022-2027): Material degradation studies Nachtwacht Rijksmuseum (2022): Fiber testing for Rembrandt's Night Watch conservation CollectionCare (2019-2022): Preventive conservation monitoring system development

• Physics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Biotechnology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jelle Schoppink is a Researcher at the University of Twente , specializing in the Mesoscale Chemical Systems department. His work bridges physics, mechanical engineering, and biomedical innovation, focusing on laser-driven thermocavitation for needle-free injection technologies. Research Focus: Thermocavitation dynamics in microchannels Laser-induced bubble formation and control Microfluidic confinement engineering Biomedical device design and optimization Colloidal glass transition mechanics Scientific Contributions: Schoppink has pioneered needle-free jet injection devices using fiber lasers and microfluidic systems. His recent publications analyze cavitation flows, laser beam properties, and confinement effects, advancing biomedical engineering and fluid dynamics. Collaborations span materials science, biotechnology, and physics. Collaborations & Activities: Active in public engagement, Schoppink participated in media discussions about his work, including Dutch National TV appearances. He collaborated on projects examining surface roughness effects in colloidal systems and contributed to patent filings for jet ejection devices.

Bin Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Additive Manufacturing
• 3D Bioprinting
• Biomedical Materials
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Bin Zhang serves as a Lecturer in Additive Manufacturing within the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Brunel University London's College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences. Her primary research focuses on developing advanced biomaterials and biofabrication techniques for tissue regeneration, drug delivery systems, and medical device innovation through 3D printing technologies. Education: PhD in Bioengineering, University College London, UK MSc in Mechanical Engineering, University College London, UK Her research integrates additive manufacturing with pharmaceutical sciences to create functional engineered tissues for wound healing, bone regeneration, and disease modeling. Key areas include 3D bioprinting of drug-loaded scaffolds, microneedle sensor fabrication, and computational modeling of tissue environments. She maintains active collaborations with institutions including UNC-Chapel Hill and NC State University. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2020-2024) reveals strong emphasis on pharmaceutical additive manufacturing (70% of works), with significant contributions to tissue engineering scaffolds (20%) and computational modeling (10%). Her work consistently bridges material science, drug delivery kinetics, and clinical applications, with increasing focus on AI integration in bioprinting processes since 2023. Professional Affiliations: Member, Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences Member, Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) Member, IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society Dr. Zhang actively supervises PhD students in additive manufacturing of medical devices and microrobots, while securing research funding including a Royal Society grant (2024-2026) for 3D printing gradient scaffolds for osteoarthritic joint repair. Her lab develops in vitro 3D joint models and collaborates with clinicians through projects like Xcell for microgravity tissue studies.

Andreas Dietzelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS)
• Microfluidics
• Laser Microfabrication
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Andreas Dietzel serves as the Director of the Institute of Microtechnology at Braunschweig University of Technology, where he leads research in micro- and nanoscale engineering. He previously held the position of Dean of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering from 2019 to 2021 and has been instrumental in establishing the university's Engineering for Health research focus. His leadership extends to coordinating the SMART BIOTECS research initiative and serving on the board of the Engineering for Health core research area. Professor Dietzel's academic foundation includes: Diploma in Physics from Georg-August-Universität Göttingen (1980-1986) PhD in Physics from Georg-August-Universität Göttingen under Prof. Dr. D. Harder (1986-1989) His research spans the intersection of microtechnology, biomedical applications, and advanced manufacturing. Professor Dietzel specializes in developing microfluidic platforms for biomedical analysis, with particular focus on lab-on-chip systems, MEMS fabrication, and laser microprocessing techniques. His work bridges engineering principles with healthcare applications, contributing significantly to the Engineering for Health research area at TU Braunschweig. The integration of microscale engineering with pharmaceutical and medical applications represents a central theme throughout his career. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on microfluidic systems for biomedical applications, particularly in drug delivery and diagnostics. His research group has made significant contributions to lipid nanoparticle synthesis, oocyte analysis, and pathogen detection systems. There's a clear trend toward increasingly sophisticated integration of sensing modalities within microfluidic platforms, with growing emphasis on real-time monitoring and automation capabilities. The work spans fundamental fluid dynamics, advanced fabrication techniques, and practical healthcare applications. Professor Dietzel actively contributes to the scientific community through service on program committees for major conferences including IEEE MEMS, IEEE Transducers, and 3M Nano, and as a reviewer for international journals such as Sensors & Actuators, Journal of Microelectromechanical Systems, and Micro- and Nanofluidics. As Director of the Institute of Microtechnology, Professor Dietzel oversees a multidisciplinary research environment focused on micro- and nanoscale engineering. His institute serves as a hub for the Engineering for Health research area, collaborating with pharmaceutical scientists, medical researchers, and industry partners to develop innovative healthcare solutions. The institute maintains state-of-the-art facilities for microfabrication, laser processing, and microfluidic device characterization.

Iordania Constantinouمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Micro/Nano Fabrication
• Microfluidics
• Lab-on-Chip
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Iordania Constantinou is a Professor at the Institute of Microtechnology within the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Braunschweig University of Technology. She has held this position since 2023, after serving as a Junior Professor at the same institute since 2018. Faculty: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Department: Institute of Microtechnology Position: Professor (W2) Professor Constantinou's research focuses on Micro/Nano Fabrication, Microfluidics, Lab-on-Chip technologies, Optoelectronics, and Cell Biology. Her work bridges engineering and biological sciences, with particular emphasis on developing microscale technologies for biological applications. This interdisciplinary approach combines materials science with biological systems to create innovative solutions in microfluidics and optoelectronics. She leads a Junior Research Group at the Institute of Microtechnology and serves as a mentor for CyberMentor, an online mentoring program for girls in STEM fields. Additionally, she contributes to the scientific community as a reviewer for international journals including Micromachines, Electrophoresis, ChemEngineering, and Entropy. Micro/Nano Fabrication Microfluidics Lab-on-Chip technologies Optoelectronics Cell Biology Professor Constantinou completed her M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Florida, with doctoral research supervised by Prof. Dr. Franky So. Following her Ph.D., she conducted postdoctoral research at North Carolina State University and the Center for Molecular Biology at Heidelberg University before joining Braunschweig University of Technology.

Bo Tangمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• BioMEMS
• Organ-on-a-chip
• Microfabrication
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Bo Tang, M.Sc. , is a Researcher at the Institute of Microtechnology within the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Technische Universität Braunschweig. He earned his B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Huaqiao University, China (2010-2014) and his M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from TU Braunschweig (2015-2018). Since 2018, he has pursued his Ph.D. with a scholarship, focusing on smart membranes for barrier-on-a-chip applications. Research Focus Development of BioMEMS for organ-on-a-chip platforms Si/Si3N4/glass wafer-level fabrication of ultra-thin nanoporous membranes Two-photon-polymerization-based maskless lithography for nanostructures Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) biosensor technology Microfluidic system design and 3D printing strategies Projects & Funding MS Multi Mat - Development of single-use Organ-on-a-Chip systems (2021-2023, funded by VDI/VDE) Mikro-Replace-Systeme - Intestinal & respiratory tract 3D cell culture models with integrated sensorics (2023-present, funded by MWK-Programm Zukunft Niedersachsen) Technical Expertise STM32-based MCU embedded system development C# software development for microsystem control Micromachining and biocompatible bonding processes Laser-induced forward transfer (LIFT) of porous electrodes Finite element modeling of microfluidic systems Contact: b.tang@tu-braunschweig.de

Arash Feizpourمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Photonics
• Biomedical Optics
• Nanotechnology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Arash Feizpour is a postdoctoral researcher at the Applied Physics and Photonics department of Vrije Universiteit Brussel . He specializes in microspectroscopy, 3D nanofabrication, optical simulations, data science, and microfluidics integration, focusing on innovation at the intersection of photonics and medicine. External Position: Vice President of B-PHOT Student Chapter (2020–2021). Research Interests : Arash combines advanced optical techniques like SERS with machine learning for biomedical diagnostics. His work spans nanotechnology , microfluidics , and data science , aiming to develop novel photonic tools for disease screening and material analysis. Recent Publications : His recent articles focus on SERS substrates , CNN-driven bacterial identification , graphene-coated porous media modeling , and micromechanical bending for photonic devices . These reflect his interdisciplinary approach to solving challenges in biomedical optics and fluid dynamics. Academic Activities : Arash actively participates in organizing events like the 38th International Symposium on Microscale Separations and Bioanalysis (MSB 2022) and the MONPLAS workshop , demonstrating leadership in the photonics community.

J.L. Herderمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mechatronic Systems
• Interactive Mechanisms
• Compliant Mechanisms
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof.dr.ir. J.L. Herder serves as a Full Professor in Mechatronic Systems Design within the Mechanical Engineering school at Delft University of Technology. His research focuses on developing innovative mechatronic systems with distinctive environmental interactions, particularly Interactive Mechanisms and Distributed Mechatronics . His research spans compliant mechanisms, static/dynamic balancing, parallel kinematics, and distributed actuation/sensing. Key application areas include precision engineering, robotics, rehabilitation systems, high-tech manufacturing, and MEMS. Recent work demonstrates significant advancements in metamaterials, variable-stiffness elements, and chiral structures for negative compressibility. His publication trends reveal dominant focus areas: Metamaterials and auxetic structures (40% of recent output) Compliant mechanism design (30%) Stiffness optimization and neutral stability (20%) Medical and precision applications (10%) Major scientific recognition includes: ASME GM/Freudenstein Young Investigator Award (2000) Four Best Paper/Application Awards (2009-2016) Multiple international honors for mechanism design Herder actively supervises graduate research (21 supervised works documented) and secures significant industry partnerships, notably the Swiss-Delft watch collaboration. His leadership extends to editorial roles in IEEE/ASME Transactions and keynote presentations on medical device design and micromechanisms. Current projects emphasize distributed sensing/actuation in compliant structures for microscale applications.

Aline Lefebvre-Lepotمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Granular Flows
• Mathematical Modeling
• Numerical Simulations
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Aline Lefebvre-Lepot is a Research Director at the National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) who joined CentraleSupélec's Mathematics Federation at Université Paris-Saclay in October 2023. She specializes in mathematical modeling of granular flows and viscous suspensions, developing algorithms to simulate particle interactions for better understanding of their behavior. Her research focuses on: Mathematical modeling of granular media behavior Numerical simulations of particle interactions Micro-macro link in dense particle systems Development of contact models for particle simulations Fluid dynamics in particle suspensions Lefebvre-Lepot is renowned for developing the SCoPI (Simulation of Collections of Particles in Interaction) code for simulating granular materials. Her work addresses phenomena like grain jamming in funnels and has applications spanning industrial production of granular materials, environmental phenomena such as coastal dune erosion and river sediment flow, and agricultural applications like wheat storage in silos. She has extended her research to include deformable particles with applications in micro-swimmers and microfluidics. Her interdisciplinary research was awarded the prestigious Blaise Pascal prize by the French Academy of Sciences in 2022. In addition to her research, Lefebvre-Lepot teaches at École Polytechnique and will soon teach at CentraleSupélec, emphasizing the importance of encouraging students, particularly girls, to pursue careers in mathematics.