جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Jerelle A. Josephمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Biomolecular Condensates
• Phase Separation
• Computational Biology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jerelle A. Joseph is an Assistant Professor at Princeton University , affiliated with the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering and the Omenn-Darling Bioengineering Institute . They also hold associated faculty roles in the Department of Chemistry , Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment , Princeton Institute for Computational Science and Engineering , and the Biophysics Graduate Program . Research Interests : The Joseph Group investigates the physicochemical principles governing biomolecular condensate formation, dissolution, and misregulation . Their work focuses on phase separation mechanisms , computational modeling of protein-RNA interactions , and engineering condensates for biomedical and sustainability applications , including therapeutic targeting of neurodegenerative diseases and design of synthetic microreactors . Scientific Awards : NIGMS MIRA (R35) Award (2024) Biophysical Society Award Lecture (2024) Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Investigator (2023) Postdoctoral Award, Biophysical Society IDP Subgroup (2022) Rising Star in Soft and Biological Matter (University of Chicago, 2020) Advising : Dr. Joseph advises graduate students including Ananya Chakravarti , Dominic Curtis , and Pablo Garcia . The group develops chemically-specific coarse-grained models using molecular dynamics , Monte Carlo sampling , and machine learning to study condensate microstructure , aging dynamics , and surface electrostatics .

Thierry Foucaultمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Financial Markets Liquidity
• Market Microstructure
• Big Data in Finance
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Thierry Foucault serves as HEC Foundation Chaired Professor of Finance at HEC Paris, where he conducts influential research at the intersection of financial markets and technology. His work focuses on the determinants of financial markets liquidity and informativeness, the industrial organization of markets, and their effects on the real economy. His primary research interests include Big Data applications in finance, artificial intelligence in trading technologies, over-the-counter (OTC) markets, and how stock markets influence corporate decisions regarding investment and product choices. Foucault's recent work has increasingly examined how technological advancements reshape traditional financial market structures and corporate behavior. Foucault's research portfolio demonstrates a clear progression toward understanding how data abundance and AI transform market dynamics. His publications span theoretical models, empirical investigations, and policy implications, with particular emphasis on how alternative data sources affect traditional expertise in fund management, how algorithmic approaches change market maker behavior, and how investor information horizons influence corporate investment decisions. European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grant (2021) for a five-year research project on Big Data and AI in financial markets Co-managing editor of the Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis (JFQA) since September 1, 2021 As an academic leader, Foucault actively mentors PhD students and collaborates with researchers worldwide. His editorial position at JFQA places him at the forefront of scholarly discourse in quantitative finance. While specific grant details aren't provided in the text, his ERC Advanced Grant represents significant research funding supporting his work on technology's impact on financial markets and corporate investment.

• Friction stir welding
• Steel metallurgy
• Materials engineering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Athanasios Toumpis is a Senior Lecturer in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Strathclyde, UK. He holds a Master of Science from the University of Glasgow (2012) and a Master of Engineering from the National Technical University of Athens (2003). His research focuses on friction stir welding (FSW), steel metallurgy, and fatigue analysis of structural materials. Key areas include defect analysis in FSW joints, thermal-mechanical behavior of materials, and gigacycle fatigue testing of welded steels. He has led multiple research projects funded by organizations like the Royal Society and Weir Group, including the development of novel FSW technologies for nuclear applications and investigations into steel joint performance under extreme conditions. Dr. Toumpis has authored over 50 publications, with recent work emphasizing very high-cycle fatigue behavior and additive manufacturing processes. He actively participates in international conferences and serves as a principal investigator on various collaborative projects. His teaching includes courses on applied metallurgy, biomaterials, and materials selection. Research Interests: Friction stir welding of low-alloy and stainless steels Fatigue analysis of welded joints, including gigacycle testing Thermal-mechanical analysis of additive manufactured materials Metallurgical characterization of dissimilar material joints Environmental impact assessment of manufacturing processes Professional Activities & Awards: Recipient of the Global Engagement Fund (2024) Organized the First Joint International Conference on Advances in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (2023) Participant in the International Institute of Welding Assembly (2024) and Very High Cycle Fatigue Conference (2024) Hosted visiting researchers and collaborated with institutions like Graz University of Technology Grants & Projects (Recent): Development of a novel friction stir additive manufacturing technology (Royal Society, 2025–2026) Investigation of friction stir welded steel joints for giga-cycle applications (Weir Group, 2025–2027) ESCO buckets weld performance investigation (University of Strathclyde, 2024–2027)

Makhlouf M. Makhloufمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Physical Metallurgy
• Materials Processing
• Solidification of Metals
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Makhlouf M. Makhlouf is a Professor of Mechanical & Materials Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). He served as Director of the Advanced Casting Research Center (ACRC) from 1992 to 2015, leading it to become the world's leading foundry-industry consortium. His expertise spans physical metallurgy, materials processing, and nanocomposite development. He holds 5 US/European patents and has authored over 150 papers. Education : BS (High Honors), American University in Cairo, 1978 MS, Mechanical Engineering, New Mexico State University, 1980 PhD, Materials Science & Engineering, WPI, 1990 Research Interests : Makhlouf focuses on developing high-performance alloys (e.g., aluminum alloys for high-temperature applications), solidification processes, and metal-matrix nanocomposites via methods like RIGLI. His work integrates thermodynamics, kinetics, and heat/mass transfer modeling for materials engineering challenges. Articles Overview : His recent publications address topics like aluminum alloy precipitation strengthening (2017), gas-liquid synthesis of nanocomposites (2017), and casting process optimization (2017). These contributions emphasize practical applications in foundry and aerospace sectors. Grants & Advising : He has directed federally/non-federally funded projects, mentored 10 PhD students, 20 MS students, and 8 postdoctoral fellows. His work bridges academic research and industrial collaboration. Labs/Teams : He leads research through WPI's ACRC and collaborates with industry partners to advance foundry technologies and nanocomposite manufacturing.

Sally Gibsonمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Geochemistry
• Volatiles cycling in Earth's mantle
• Mantle and volcanic processes
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sally Gibson is a researcher at the Department of Earth Sciences, University of Cambridge, specializing in mantle geodynamics and volatile cycling processes. Her work integrates field observations, geochemical analysis, and numerical modeling to investigate how deep Earth processes influence surface environments over 3.5 billion years of planetary evolution. Research focuses on volatile cycling (CO₂, H₂O, F, Cl, S) in mantle systems Key projects include mantle plume-ridge interactions with collaborators in the US and Ecuador Operates a LA-ICP-MS laboratory for high-resolution geochemical analyses Supervises PhD students in petrology, geochemistry, and numerical modeling Her research addresses fundamental questions about Earth's habitability through studies of mantle-derived volatiles critical for climate regulation and energy transition metal deposits. Fieldwork in remote regions like Antarctica, Lesotho, and the Galápagos Islands provides empirical data for her interdisciplinary approach. Recent publications highlight her expertise in mantle xenolith analysis, plume dynamics, and volatile quantification in large igneous provinces. Her group's work combines 3He/4He isotopic analysis with seismic tomography to constrain lithospheric evolution and mineral deposit formation. Students under her supervision develop expertise in petrology and geochemical modeling while engaging with environmental and societal impacts of geological research. She actively promotes scientific outreach and community engagement, fostering connections between academia and broader society.

• Computational Photonics
• Optical Engineering
• Quantum Optics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Özüm Asirim is a Researcher at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) under the Associate Professorship of Computational Photonics led by Prof. Christian Jirauschek. Her work focuses on computational photonics , quantum optics , and nonlinear optical phenomena , particularly in micro-resonators and semiconductor devices. Education: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Middle East Technical University (Ankara, Turkey). Research spans optical parametric amplification , Fourier domain mode-locked lasers , self-phase modulation , and machine learning applications in photonics . Her studies include optimizing gain factors, enhancing harmonic generation, and modeling supercontinuum sources via carrier injection. Recent publications (2019–2023) highlight interdisciplinary approaches, merging photonics with computational finance and nonlinear dynamics . She contributes to EU Project QOMBS and teaches courses like Python for Engineering Data Analysis and Quantum Engineering and Machine Learning seminars. Collaborations include Prof. Christian Jirauschek (TUM), Prof. Mustafa Kuzuoğlu (Middle East Technical University), and teams in computational photonics and quantum optics. Her work impacts semiconductor physics , laser technology , and adaptive optical systems .

Sajid Alaviمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Food Engineering
• Extrusion Processing
• Pet Food and Feed Applications
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sajid Alavi is a Professor in the Department of Grain Science and Industry at Kansas State University. He joined the faculty in 2002 after earning his Ph.D. in Food Science/Food Engineering from Cornell University (2002), M.S. in Agricultural and Biological Engineering from Penn State (1997), and B.S. in Agricultural Engineering from IIT (1995). His research focuses on extrusion processing in food, pet food, and feed applications, with expertise in rheology, food microstructure imaging, and process sustainability. He leads global projects in Africa, Brazil, India, and beyond, emphasizing sustainable food technologies and AI-driven processing innovations. Dr. Alavi is a recipient of the 2010 Young Research Scientist Award from the Cereals & Grains Association. He teaches GRSC 620 (Intro to Extrusion Processing) and GRSC 820 (Advanced Extrusion Processing), and has trained over 1,000 industry leaders through his renowned 'Extrusion Processing: Technology and Commercialization' short course. His work bridges food science and engineering, addressing challenges in plant-based meat analogs, nutrient bioavailability, and food aid product development. Key facilities associated with his work include the BIVAP Feed Quality Assurance Lab and Hal Ross Flour Mill. His research spans sensory analysis of meat alternatives, fiber utilization in pet food, and sustainability assessments of novel crops like intermediate wheatgrass. Recent studies explore insect protein in pet food, AI-driven extrusion optimization, and iron bioavailability in fortified foods. Dr. Alavi’s contributions span academic, industrial, and global food security domains, reflecting a commitment to innovative, scalable food solutions.

Nadia Shardtمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Interfacial thermodynamics
• Phase behavior with curvature
• CO2 storage in subsurface reservoirs
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Nadia Shardt is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Her research focuses on interfacial thermodynamics, particularly in systems with nanoscale curvature, with applications spanning atmospheric science, biomedical cryopreservation, and industrial process optimization. She contributes to teaching courses such as TKP4580 - Chemical Engineering Specialization Project and KP3100 - Chemical Engineering . PhD in Chemical Engineering (University of Alberta, 2019) BSc in Chemical Engineering (University of Alberta, 2015) Postdoctoral researcher at ETH Zurich (2020-2022) Her work addresses fundamental challenges in phase behavior under curvature constraints, combining microfluidic experimentation , Gibbsian thermodynamic modeling , and machine learning techniques to study systems like CO 2 storage media, cloud microphysics, and food emulsions. Recent publications emphasize surface tension modeling for complex multi-component systems and cryoprotectant loading efficiency. Scientific awards include the ETH Postdoctoral Fellowship Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Postdoctoral Fellowship Outstanding Academic Fellows Programme 2024-2028

Kingsley Yuen Lung Fongمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Market Microstructure
• Investment
• Wealth Management
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kingsley Yuen Lung Fong is an Associate Professor of Finance at the UNSW Business School, specializing in Banking and Finance. He has published extensively in leading international finance journals and co-founded the RISE Finance Lab to explore how finance can better foster well-being, relational trust, and long-term stewardship. Institution: University of New South Wales School: UNSW Business School Department: Banking and Finance His academic work is guided by the principle that finance is an evolving design for organizing life and activity across individuals and society. Fong's research expertise spans market microstructure, investment, household finance, and sustainable finance. He has made significant contributions to understanding the connections between finance, society, and nature for a flourishing future. The analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a strong focus on market microstructure, trading behavior, and sustainable finance. His work examines algorithmic trading impacts, liquidity measurement, household investment decisions, and regulatory aspects of financial advice. Fong's research demonstrates consistent interest in how financial systems can be designed to better serve societal needs while maintaining market efficiency. 2017 Review of Finance Spängler IQAM Prize 2021 Aspen Institute Ideas Worth Teaching Award 2022 S&P Global Decarbonisation Hackathon As an educator, Fong teaches Wealth Management and Client Engagement, Sustainable Investing, and Sustainable Finance. His leadership roles include serving as Deputy Head of School for Banking and Finance (2011-2019), Co-Founder of UNSW RISE Finance Lab (2025), and member of the Australian Sustainable Finance Institute Sustainable Finance Capability Reference Group (2024). Beyond traditional finance, he created DATKIS, an intellectual framework that grounds common sense and intelligence in truth, awareness, and design.

Zhe Chengمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• High Temperature Ceramics
• Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC)
• Photovoltaics (Solar Cells)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Zhe Cheng is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Colorado State University, part of the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering. Prior to this, he held tenured positions at Florida International University (2013–2024) and was a research investigator at DuPont (2008–2013). His research focuses on advanced ceramic materials for energy applications, including solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs), photovoltaics, and high-temperature ceramics. He holds a Ph.D. (2008), M.S. (2004), and B.S. (2001) in Materials Science & Engineering from Georgia Tech and Tsinghua University. Education: Ph.D., Materials Science & Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology (2008) M.S., Materials Science & Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology (2004) B.S., Materials Science & Engineering, Tsinghua University (2001) Research Interests: Dr. Cheng specializes in novel synthesis and processing of high-temperature ceramics, including high-entropy nitrides, and their applications in energy conversion systems. His work emphasizes in situ characterization techniques to understand material behavior under operational conditions. Key areas include SOFC cathodes, proton-conducting electrolytes, and wearable sensor technologies. Publications & Awards: With over 5,284 citations and an h-index of 27, his work spans 44 peer-reviewed articles. Notable awards include the NSF CAREER Award (2019) and the American Ceramic Society Ross Coffin Purdy Award (2010). His research has been funded by NSF, DOE, and NASA. Advising & Grants: Dr. Cheng has advised numerous graduate students and secured $2.3 million in research funding. Key grants include DOE projects on additive manufacturing for plasma-facing materials and NSF support for SOFC hydrogen electrode fundamentals. Labs & Teams: He leads research in advanced ceramics and electrochemical systems at CSU, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations in materials science and energy engineering.

• Energy Storage
• Batteries
• Fuel Cells
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Partha P. Mukherjee is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Associate Head for Research at Purdue University's School of Mechanical Engineering. His research focuses on energy storage systems (batteries, fuel cells), mesoscale physics, and materials interactions. He holds a Ph.D. from Pennsylvania State University (2007), an M.S. from IIT Kanpur (1999), and a B.S. from North Bengal University (1997). Research Interests include: Energy storage and conversion mechanisms Mesoscale physics and stochastic modeling Reactive transport in materials systems Thermodynamics and heat/mass transfer Notable Awards: Scialog Fellow (2017) Dean of Engineering Excellence Award (2017) Emerging Investigator distinction (2016) Morris E. Foster Faculty Fellowship (2016) His research group operates the Energy and Transport Sciences Laboratory (ETSL), advancing battery safety, solid-state battery architectures, and electrochemical systems. Recent work emphasizes solid-state electrolyte interfaces and fast-charging dynamics.

Steven F. Sonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Energetic Materials
• Propulsion Systems
• Combustion Science
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Steven F. Son is the Alfred J. McAllister Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University, affiliated with the College of Engineering. He holds joint appointments in Aeronautics and Astronautics, Materials Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. His research focuses on energetic materials, combustion science, and propulsion systems, with emphasis on detonation physics, additive manufacturing of explosives, and novel propellant designs. Key projects include developing throttleable solid propellants, studying material-filled void effects on detonation waves, and optimizing nanomaterials for enhanced reactivity. Dr. Son’s work integrates experimental and computational methods, such as laser absorption spectroscopy and machine learning, to advance understanding of high-energy materials. His contributions span from fundamental material characterization to applied systems like Martian perchlorate-based propellants. He leads research at the Maurice J. Zucrow Laboratories, Purdue’s premier facility for propulsion and energetic materials research. His recent studies explore flexoelectricity in fluoropolymer/aluminum composites, laser ignition systems for solid propellants, and thermal decomposition mechanisms of novel energetic formulations. While no awards are explicitly listed, his prolific publication record and interdisciplinary approach highlight his influence in the field.

John F. Bradyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• fluid mechanics
• transport processes
• complex and multiphase fluids

John F. Brady is the Chevron Professor of Chemical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering at the California Institute of Technology. He earned his B.S. from the University of Pennsylvania (1975), M.S. (1977) and Ph.D. (1981) from Stanford University, and has held academic roles at Caltech since 1985, including Executive Officer for Chemical Engineering (1993-99; 2013-19). His research focuses on fluid mechanics, transport processes, and complex/multiphase fluids. Elected to the National Academy of Sciences (20XX) Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (20XX) Brady's publications reveal expertise in active matter dynamics, microrheology, and non-equilibrium systems. His work spans fundamental fluid mechanics to applied biomedical device design, with a strong emphasis on computational modeling and experimental validation in colloidal and soft matter physics.

Judy Hartمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Renewable Energy Materials
• Photocatalysis
• Solar Cells
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Judy Hart is a materials scientist at the School of Materials Science & Engineering, UNSW Sydney , specializing in the development of semiconducting materials for renewable energy applications. Her work integrates computational (DFT) and experimental approaches to understand composition-property relationships in systems like solid solutions , heterostructures , and doped materials for photocatalysis and solar cells . She leads projects funded by ARC Discovery and Linkage grants , including work on photo-electro-catalysis systems and stabilizing ceramic materials . Education: PhD in Materials Engineering (Monash University, 2007), BEng (Materials) (Monash, 2002) Professional Experience: Senior Lecturer (UNSW, 2017–), Lecturer (UNSW, 2013–2017), University of Bristol (2007–2012) Research Interests Her research focuses on designing materials for renewable energy , particularly photoelectrochemical water splitting and organic oxidation reactions . Key areas include Density Functional Theory (DFT) , defect engineering , band gap tuning , and nanostructured materials . She investigates ferroelectric polarization effects , metal oxide heterostructures , and stability of battery components , with applications in hydrogen production , CO2 conversion , and advanced battery materials . Scientific Awards Ramsay Memorial Fellowship (University of Bristol, 2007–2009) Teaching Contributions She is co-author of the 1st Australian & New Zealand edition of "Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction" , and teaches courses on computational materials science , corrosion-resistant surfaces , mechanical behavior of metals , and materials design .

Sebastian Kubeمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Autonomous materials discovery
• Refractory alloys for extreme environments
• Glass forming ability and structure of metallic liquids
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Sebastian Kube is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Materials Science & Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's College of Engineering, with additional affiliation in Mechanical Engineering. His research accelerates alloy development through autonomous discovery methods combining robotics, data science, and advanced characterization. Dr. Kube's educational background includes: Postdoctoral Researcher (2023), University of California Santa Barbara (Tresa Pollock Lab) PhD (2021), Yale University (Jan Schroers Lab) BS (2016), Giessen University His work focuses on refractory multi-principal element alloys for extreme environments (>1300°C) and metallic liquid structure-property relationships. He develops autonomous platforms to navigate complex parameter spaces, targeting improved glass forming ability and rapid solidification processing through B2 precipitation strategies and novel characterization techniques. Recent publications emphasize refractory high-entropy alloys, BCC-B2 systems, and metallic glasses, integrating experimental and computational approaches to decode phase stability, deformation mechanisms, and glass formation for accelerated materials design. Major recognitions include: 2025 DARPA Young Faculty Award 2024 ARPA-E IGNIITE Early Career Award RCSA Scialog Fellowship for Automating Chemical Laboratories He mentors graduate students through thesis courses (M S & E 790/890/990) and leads the Autonomous Alloy Discovery Lab, which develops robotic systems for high-throughput experimentation. Current projects target next-generation turbine alloys and environmentally sustainable materials for aerospace, energy, and defense applications.