جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Heat Transfer
• Thermodynamics
• Thermal Measurements
• +۶ مورد دیگر

François Lanzetta is a Full Professor at the University of Franche-Comté, UFR STGI (Unité de Formation et de Recherche Sciences et Techniques de Génie Industriel), Department of Sciences and Energy, Louis Néel campus in Belfort, France. He has held this position since 2010 and currently serves as the head of the THERMIE research team in the Energy Department at the FEMTO-ST Institute, which is part of the University of Burgundy Franche-Comté and CNRS. Previously, he was the Director of the Energy Department from 2014 to 2018. Professor Lanzetta's research focuses on several key areas of thermal engineering and energy systems: Heat transfer and thermodynamics, particularly in oscillating fluid flows with heat transfer inside porous heat exchangers (regenerators) Development of microsensors for temperature, heat flux, and flow measurement, with applications in fluid mechanics and heat transfer Modeling, design, and experimental characterization of energy harvesting machines, including Stirling engines (from micro-MEMS to large-scale cogeneration systems), Stirling refrigerators for household applications, and Ericsson engines for industrial waste heat recovery His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on Stirling cycle technology, regenerator design, and microscale thermal systems. Professor Lanzetta has published extensively in thermal science journals and conference proceedings, with particular emphasis on practical applications of thermodynamic principles to energy conversion systems. His work spans from theoretical modeling to experimental validation of thermal systems. Professor Lanzetta has been actively involved in organizing academic events, including serving as President of the Organizing Committee for the 28th and 29th French Thermal Congress (SFT 2020 and SFT 2021), demonstrating his leadership within the thermal engineering community. He leads the THERMIE research team, which focuses on thermal engineering and energy systems, with particular expertise in Stirling and Ericsson cycle machines, thermal measurements, and microscale thermal systems. His laboratory conducts both theoretical and experimental research, with specialized equipment for thermal characterization and testing of energy conversion devices.

Lucien Baldasمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Microfluidics
• Gas Microflows
• Fluidic Micro-actuators
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Lucien Baldas is a Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the National Institute of Applied Sciences of Toulouse (INSA Toulouse), where he serves as Associate Dean since 2020 and previously held roles including Director for International Relations (2007-2013). He is a member of the Modeling of Mechanical Systems and Microsystems (MS2M) research group, focusing on microfluidics and gas dynamics. His research spans microfluidics , gas microflows , fluidic micro-actuators for active flow control , particle-laden flows in microchannels , and mini pneumatic systems . Key projects include coordination of the ANR/DFG Project PuCK (2023-2026), Work-Package leadership for European Projects PERSEUS and MACAO, and coordination of the MIGRATE Training Network. His work demonstrates strong integration of theoretical modeling with experimental validation across fluid dynamics applications. Analysis of his 125+ publications reveals consistent focus on microscale flow phenomena , thermal effects in gas flows , and fluidic actuator development . Recent work (2021-2025) emphasizes additive manufacturing for microsystems , high-frequency fluidic oscillators , and multi-physics integration in microfluidic devices, with significant contributions to rarefied gas dynamics and particle transport phenomena. Key Administrative Roles: Associate Dean of Mechanical Engineering Department (2020-present) Elected Board of Studies member (2022-present) Co-chair of ISTEGIM 2019 Symposium Work-Package leader for multiple EU projects Co-Leader of Microfluidics Working Group (since 1999) His teaching portfolio includes Solid Mechanics, Automatic Control, Fluid Mechanics, and Computational Fluid Dynamics at INSA Toulouse. He has supervised numerous PhD students through EU projects and coordinates international research collaborations across Europe and North America.

Christine Barrotمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Microfluidics
• Gas Microflows
• Molecular Tagging Velocimetry
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Christine Barrot is a Professor at the University Institute of Technology in Mechanical and Production Engineering of Toulouse (IUT GMP), part of the University of Toulouse, and a member of the Modeling of Mechanical Systems and Microsystems group (MS2M) at Espace Clément Ader. She serves as Director of the IUT of Toulouse Auch Castres, demonstrating significant leadership in academic administration. Her research focuses on microfluidics and experimental fluid dynamics, with particular expertise in molecular tagging velocimetry and thermometry techniques for studying liquid and gas flows in microchannels and microsystems. Dr. Barrot's work spans multiple applications including medical devices (micro-pumps for drug delivery), aerospace engineering, and environmental monitoring systems. Her recent publications (2019-2024) demonstrate a consistent research trajectory focused on molecular tagging techniques for measuring diffusion coefficients, temperature-dependent photoluminescence of vapors, thermally driven micropumps, and advanced optical thermometry methods for microscale gas flows. These works reveal her specialization in experimental characterization of mini- and micro-systems with applications across multiple engineering disciplines. Dr. Barrot has led and participated in numerous significant research projects including PUCK (2023-2027), PERSEUS (2020-2022), MACAO (2016-2020), MIGRATE (2015-2019), and GASMEMS (2008-2012), with funding from European programs including H2020 Clean Sky projects and Franco-German ANR-DFG collaborations. Her teaching portfolio includes Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), Numerical Control/Machining, Non-destructive testing, Aeronautical Sciences, and Active Pedagogies such as Problem/Project Based Learning. She has made substantial contributions to pedagogical approaches in engineering education, particularly in peer learning frameworks.

• Materials Science
• Micro and Nanotechnology
• Laser Material Processing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Janko Auerswald serves as a Lecturer in Materials Science and Head of the Materials Laboratory at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU) within the Engineering & Architecture school and Institute of Mechanical and Energy Engineering (IME). His academic foundation includes a doctorate from the University of Ulm under Leibniz Prize winner Prof. Dr. H.-J. Fecht, with prior studies at the Technical University of Berlin and Bowling Green State University (USA) through a scholarship. His research spans materials science , micro/nanotechnology , and laser processing , with significant contributions to high-temperature superalloys, epitaxial semiconductor structures, and sustainable household appliance development. His recent work focuses on microfabrication effects on material properties, microplastic pollution from textiles, and ultra-short pulse laser applications. He has authored two Wiley-published university textbooks and over 40 peer-reviewed scientific publications. Award highlights include the Best Poster Award at Eurosensors XXII (2008), a Senator Fulbright Scholarship , and membership in the Swiss Association for Materials Science and Technology (SVMT) . He actively contributes as a session chair for international conferences (including MNE 2024) and peer reviewer for scientific journals. His industry collaborations with TRUMPF Switzerland and V-ZUG AG have yielded 9 patent families covering dishwasher cleaning systems, thermal crosslinking of appliances, and microfluidic sensors. Current Affiliation: Lecturer, Institute of Mechanical and Energy Engineering (IME), HSLU Engineering & Architecture Research Leadership: Head of Materials Laboratory at HSLU Industry Impact: 9 patent families with applications in laser processing, sustainable appliances, and microfluidics Professional Service: Session Chair for Micro & Nano Fabrication at MNE 2024; SVMT member since 2021 His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward sustainable materials engineering (microplastics research, circular economy concepts) and advanced microfabrication (ultra-short pulse laser precision, micro-tensile testing of miniature components). The interdisciplinary nature of his work bridges academic research with industrial applications in medical devices, food safety, and precision manufacturing.