جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
• Contaminant Fate Modelling
• Pollutant Dynamics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Ian Cousins is a leading researcher in the Department of Environmental Science at Stockholm University, specializing in the study of persistent organic pollutants, particularly per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). With over 200 peer-reviewed publications and recognition as a Highly Cited Researcher in 2018 and 2020, his work has significantly influenced environmental policy and scientific understanding of chemical pollution. BSc (Hons) in Chemistry, University of York (1989) Master's in Environmental Management, University of Surrey (1991) PhD in Environmental Science, Lancaster University (1998) Prof. Cousins' research focuses on the sources, transport, fate, and exposure pathways of contaminants in the environment, with particular emphasis on PFAS. His work combines experimental and modeling approaches to investigate how these persistent chemicals move through ecosystems, with recent studies examining sea spray aerosol transport of PFAS and their global distribution. His research has contributed to understanding PFAS as a planetary boundary issue, demonstrating that environmental contamination by these substances has exceeded safe operating limits. Prof. Cousins' extensive publication record shows a clear trend toward addressing the complex challenges of PFAS pollution, including their environmental behavior, risk assessment methodologies, regulatory frameworks, and the application of the essential-use concept for phasing out non-essential PFAS applications. His work spans fundamental environmental chemistry to policy-relevant research that has directly influenced European environmental decision-making. Highly Cited Researcher (2018, 2020) Listed among 30 EU politicians and professionals with greatest impact on European environmental policy (2023) Associate Editor of Environmental Science and Technology (2020-present) Associate Editor of Environmental Au (2021-present) Prof. Cousins actively supervises master's students focusing on organic pollutants and has coordinated major research projects including PERFORCE3, a Europe-wide doctoral training program on PFAS, and ZeroPM, targeting PFAS and persistent, mobile substances. His research has been supported by multiple European Union Horizon 2020 grants, reflecting the significance and impact of his work on global environmental challenges. He leads a research group that works closely with analytical chemists to better understand the behavior of PFAS and other contaminants, contributing to the development of evidence-based approaches for managing chemical pollution and protecting environmental and human health.

• Life Cycle Assessment
• Sustainable Construction
• Circular Economy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ben Amor is a Full Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, Université de Sherbrooke, where he serves as Director and Founder of the CIRMIB (Integrated Research Center on Sustainable Materials, Infrastructure and Buildings) and Director of Sustainable Development for the Faculty of Engineering. Previously, he held associate professor positions at Université Laval and Université de Sherbrooke. His research focuses on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies applied to sustainable construction, circular economy implementation in building sectors, and building decarbonization strategies. He has pioneered regionalized LCA approaches for Arctic regions and developed frameworks for carbon budgeting in building sectors. His work bridges environmental science with practical engineering solutions for sustainable infrastructure. His recent publications reveal strong trends in building decarbonization pathways, material circularity in construction, and the integration of biogenic carbon accounting. He emphasizes both technological solutions and behavioral change strategies for achieving net-zero emissions in the built environment. ACLCA 2018 Life Cycle Assessment Leadership Award Life Cycle Academy Awards 2019 (two awards) Quebec Public Administration Excellence Prize 2023 for Scientific Collaboration Multiple university teaching awards including the Jacques-Bazinet Merit Award Professor Amor leads significant research grants totaling over $20 million, including NSERC Alliance grants for sustainable building materials and a $2 million Research Chair on Net Zero Strategies and Life Cycle Assessment. He directs the CIRMIB research center and the LIRIDE (Interdisciplinary Research Laboratory in Sustainable Engineering and Eco-design), supervising multiple doctoral candidates. His work includes developing LCA tools for Quebec's construction industry and advising government bodies on sustainable procurement policies.

• Contact Mechanics
• Adhesion
• Friction
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Michele Ciavarella is a Full Professor at the Polytechnic University of Bari (Politecnico di Bari) in the Department of Mechanics, Mathematics & Management (DMMM). His research focuses on contact mechanics, adhesion, friction, and viscoelastic materials, with applications in mechanical design, wear analysis, and surface topography. His work includes theoretical modeling, experimental testing, and computational approaches to understanding interactions between materials under mechanical stress. He can be contacted at michele.ciavarella@poliba.it.

Anas Iftikharمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Supply Chain Resilience
• Supply Chain Complexity
• Digital Transformation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Anas Iftikhar is an International Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Lancaster University's Management School, United Kingdom. He is affiliated with the Centre for Productivity and Efficiency and contributes to the Supply Chain Management department with research focusing on contemporary supply chain challenges. Dr. Iftikhar completed his Ph.D. in Economics, Management, and Quantitative Methods from the University of Salento, Italy in May 2021. During his doctoral studies, he held visiting researcher positions at Ghent University (Belgium) and Cardiff Business School at Cardiff University (UK), gaining valuable international research experience. Prior to his academic career, he accumulated industry experience in inventory planning and operations management. Dr. Iftikhar's research primarily investigates how supply chain capabilities enhance resilience in disruptive and complex environments. His work explores the intersection of supply chain complexity, digital technologies, and resilience strategies. He employs methodological approaches including systematic literature reviews, meta-analysis, and structural equation modeling. His research has significant implications for organizations navigating geopolitical uncertainties, digital transformation, and supply chain disruptions. His publication portfolio demonstrates a clear evolution from foundational work on network trust and ripple effects to more sophisticated examinations of digital transformation's role in supply chain resilience. Recent publications increasingly focus on the synergistic effects of multiple capabilities (network capability, innovation ambidexterity) in addressing complex challenges like geopolitical turmoil. The research trajectory shows a progression from single-factor analyses to more complex, integrated models that better reflect real-world supply chain dynamics. Dr. Iftikhar actively participates in the academic community through presentations at major conferences including the European Operations Management Association (EUROMA) annual conference, IFAC Conference on Manufacturing Modelling, Management & Control, and Industrial Engineering Operations Management (IEOM) society events. He has also delivered invited talks such as 'Contemporary Issues in Logistics Management' at Bukhara State University. As an educator, Dr. Iftikhar is willing to supervise PhD students in supply chain resilience, disruption management, supply chain complexity, and innovative technologies in supply chain management. His industry experience enriches his teaching approach, bridging theoretical concepts with practical applications. His research outputs have been published in leading Operations and Supply Chain Management journals including International Journal of Production Research, Production Planning and Control, Annals of Operations Research, and Journal of Business Research.

Hamouda Ghonemمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• High Temperature Deformation
• Metallic Alloys
• Creep-Fatigue-Environment Interactions
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Hamouda Ghonem is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Rhode Island . He established the Mechanics of Materials Research Laboratory (MMRL) in 1981, focusing on experimental and computational studies of deformation and damage in advanced engineering materials under extreme conditions. Education: Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, McGill University (1978) M.S., Mechanical Engineering, McGill University (1976) B.Sc., Nuclear Engineering, University of Alexandria (1969) Research Interests span high-temperature deformation of metallic alloys, creep-fatigue-environment interactions, dislocation-precipitate interactions, grain boundary mechanics, and ultrafine grain manufacturing. His work quantifies microstructural effects on material failure and develops predictive models for damage evolution in aerospace and nuclear materials. Scientific Awards include: Fellow of ASME Sabbatical appointments at European universities and aerospace research centers Laboratory Facilities at MMRL include: MTS servohydraulic testing machines Creep and high-strain rate (Split Hopkinson Bar, gas gun) systems Computational modeling with Abaqus, MATLAB, and in-house codes Microstructural analysis via SEM and optical microscopy Vacuum and high-temperature (-196°C to 1200°C) testing environments

Rishab Goyalمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Cryptography
• Computer Security
• Theoretical Computer Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Rishab Goyal is an Assistant Professor in the Computer Sciences Department at the University of Wisconsin-Madison , affiliated with the School of Computer, Data & Information Sciences . His research spans Cryptography , Computer Security , and Theoretical Computer Science , with a focus on post-quantum cryptography , lattice-based systems , and the policy implications of advanced cryptography . Research interests include secure systems with advanced capabilities and cryptographic proof systems. Teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in cryptography and theoretical computer science. His work on functional encryption , traitor tracing , and obfuscation has been published in top venues like CRYPTO, STOC, and FOCS. He has served on program committees for EUROCRYPT, TCC, PKC, FOCS, and ASIACRYPT. Scientific Awards : Invited to STOC 2018 special issue in SIAM Journal on Computing. Rishab collaborates with PhD students including Jiaqi Cheng , Abtin Afshar , and Saikumar Yadugiri , and hosts visiting researchers from institutions like GMU and IIT Madras.

Maria Elena Valcherمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Control Systems
• Systems Theory
• Optimization
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Maria Elena Valcher is a Professor at the Department of Information Engineering, University of Padova, Italy. She is an IEEE Fellow (since 2012), IFAC Fellow (since 2023), Socio Effettivo of Istituto Veneto di Scienze, Lettere ed Arti (since 2017, previously Socio Corrispondente 2008-2017), and Socio Effettivo of Accademia Galieliana di Scienze, Lettere ed Arti in Padova (since 2022, previously Socio Corrispondente 2017-2022). She currently serves as Administrator of the Istituto Veneto and holds leadership positions including EUCA President (2024-2025) and IEEE Control Systems Society Past President. Her research focuses on control systems, systems theory, optimization, Boolean control networks, multi-agent systems, and consensus problems. She has made significant contributions in distributed control, data-driven methods, and network optimization, with recent work exploring applications in opinion dynamics and social networks. Recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on data-driven approaches to control systems, particularly in distributed state estimation, unknown-input observer design, and multi-agent coordination. Her work shows consistent development in theoretical frameworks for networked systems with practical applications. Awards and Honors: IEEE Fellow (2012) IFAC Fellow (2023) Socio Effettivo, Istituto Veneto di Scienze, Lettere ed Arti (2017-present) Socio Effettivo, Accademia Galieliana di Scienze, Lettere ed Arti in Padova (2022-present) She teaches 'Controlli Automatici' (Bachelor in Information Engineering) and 'Systems Theory' (Master in Control Systems Engineering) during the 2024/2025 academic year. She has chaired major conferences including the 61st IEEE Conference on Decision and Control (CDC 2022) and serves as Program Chair for ICSTCC 2025.

André Fiebigمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Psychoacoustics
• Soundscape Research
• Noise Effects
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. phil. André Fiebig is a Permanent Research Associate and PostDoc at the Institute of Fluid Mechanics and Technical Acoustics (ISTA) within Faculty V - Transportation and Mechanical Systems at Technical University of Berlin. From January 2019 to December 2024, he served as a Visiting Professor responsible for the field of psychoacoustics, funded by the HEAD Genuit Foundation. Since January 2025, he has been leading the 'Psychoacoustics and Noise Effects' working group at the Department of Technical Acoustics. His research spans multiple areas within psychoacoustics and soundscape studies, including fundamentals and modeling of psychoacoustic sensation variables, binaural psychoacoustics, assessment of ambient noise and soundscapes, and psychoacoustic evaluation of sound insulation measures. His work also addresses cognitive stimulus integration of auditory sensations, auditory recreation, acoustic quality of stay, characterization of quiet areas, and measuring sound-induced emotions. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on urban soundscapes, noise-conscious behavior in transportation, and the development of methodological frameworks for soundscape assessment. His work often integrates psychoacoustic principles with environmental considerations, particularly examining the relationship between sound environments and human health. Recent research shows increasing emphasis on cross-cultural studies of noise perception and the development of standardized assessment methodologies. Dr. Fiebig is involved in the EARS (Education and Applied Research on Soundscapes) initiative and has contributed to numerous collaborative research projects examining the intersection of urban planning, environmental acoustics, and human perception. His work frequently appears in major acoustics conferences and journals, demonstrating his active role in advancing the field of psychoacoustics and soundscape research. His laboratory work focuses on psychoacoustic testing methodologies, soundscape assessment techniques, and the development of evaluation instruments for noise protection measures. The 'Psychoacoustics and Noise Effects' working group under his leadership conducts research on both theoretical aspects of sound perception and practical applications for urban noise management.

Vinayak Dixitمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Transportation Risk Analysis
• Highway Safety
• Travel Time Uncertainty
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Vinayak Dixit serves as the IAG Chair of Risk in Smart Cities and Director of the Research Centre for Integrated Transport Innovation (rCITI) at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), within the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering. With a distinguished career spanning academia and research leadership, Professor Dixit has established himself as a leading expert in transportation risk analysis and smart city infrastructure. Professor Dixit's research focuses on studying risk in transportation infrastructure systems, with particular emphasis on highway safety, travel time uncertainty, and resilience against natural and man-made disasters. His work integrates cutting-edge approaches including quantum computing applications for transportation network optimization, analysis of connected and automated vehicles, and development of models for transportation resilience. His research interests span multiple disciplines, bridging civil engineering, transportation science, risk analysis, and computational methods. Professor Dixit has secured significant research funding from prestigious organizations including the United States National Science Foundation, Federal Highway Administration, and the Strategic Highway Research Program of the Transportation Research Board. His leadership extends to directing the Research Centre for Integrated Transport Innovation (rCITI), where he oversees a comprehensive research program addressing critical transportation challenges in smart cities through multiple focus areas including Connected Mobility Services, Deep Data and Digitization, Engineering Smart Cities & Logistics, Human-Centred And Automated Systems Design, and Integrated Infrastructure Strategic Planning. Professor Dixit previously served as the Associate Director of Research for the Gulf Coast Centre for Evacuation and Transportation Resiliency at Louisiana State University, where he founded the Driving Simulator Laboratory in collaboration with other faculty members. This demonstrates his longstanding commitment to innovative research infrastructure development and interdisciplinary collaboration across engineering, economics, computer science, and urban planning to address complex transportation challenges in the 21st century.

• Autonomous Driving
• Sensor Fusion
• Intelligent Transportation Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christoph Stiller is a full professor at the Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT) and serves as the director of the Institute of Measurement and Control Technology (Institut für Mess- und Regelungstechnik, MRT). His work focuses on autonomous driving, sensor fusion, probabilistic estimation, HD mapping, motion planning, and intelligent transportation systems. Education: Details on his academic degrees are not provided in the text, but he holds the title of Dr.-Ing. indicating a doctoral degree in engineering. Research Interests: Prof. Stiller's research spans a wide array of topics critical to the development of autonomous vehicles. His work includes: Sensor Fusion: Integrating data from LiDAR, cameras, and radar to create robust perception systems. HD Mapping & Localization: Developing high-definition maps and precise localization techniques for urban and highway environments. Motion Planning & Decision Making: Creating algorithms for safe and efficient trajectory planning under uncertainty. Machine Learning & AI: Applying deep learning and reinforcement learning to perception, prediction, and control tasks. Publication Trends: His recent publications (2023–2025) emphasize robust traffic light detection, image stitching for panoramic views, motion prediction using redundancy reduction, and safety-enhanced model predictive control. The work increasingly integrates learning-based methods with classical control and estimation theory. Scientific Awards: No specific awards are listed in the provided text. Teaching & Supervision: Prof. Stiller teaches foundational and advanced courses in measurement and control systems, probabilistic estimation, and autonomous driving. He holds regular office hours during both summer and winter semesters and is actively involved in advising students and researchers. Labs & Teams: He leads the Institute of Measurement and Control Technology (MRT) at KIT, which is engaged in cutting-edge research in autonomous systems. The institute collaborates with industry and academia on large-scale projects such as UNICARagil and various European initiatives.

• Algebraic Number Theory
• Elliptic Curves
• Arithmetic Geometry
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Professor Tim Dokchitser is the Heilbronn Chair in Algebraic/Arithmetic Geometry at the School of Mathematics, University of Bristol. His research focuses on algebraic number theory, elliptic curves, arithmetic of L-functions, Galois theory, and computational algebra. He actively explores connections between number theory and finite groups, using computer experiments to advance conjectures like the Birch-Swinnerton-Dyer Conjecture. BSc, Lund University MSc, Lund University PhD, University of Utrecht MA, University of Cambridge His research spans hyperelliptic curves over local fields, Weil representations, tame Galois torsion, and finite group character formulas. Recent work includes computational approaches to Frobenius traces and étale cohomology in hyperelliptic curve quotients. Articles (2023-2025) highlight advancements in arithmetic geometry, zero-knowledge cryptography, and Galois representation theory. Scientific awards include a University Research Fellowship (2011-2014) for elliptic curves and L-functions. He leads projects like the 2015-2018 study on hyperelliptic curves and contributes to collaborations across arithmetic geometry. His computational methods have inspired conjectures in motivic cohomology and modular deformations.

Hyuck Jin Parkمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Landslide Hazard Assessment
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Machine Learning Applications
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Hyuck Jin Park is a Full Professor in the Department of Energy Resources and Geosystems Engineering at Sejong University, South Korea, where he has been teaching and conducting research since 2003. With a Ph.D. in Engineering Geology from Purdue University, his expertise spans geotechnical engineering, landslide analysis, and geospatial technologies. Professor Park has built a distinguished career in landslide hazard assessment, combining traditional geotechnical approaches with modern machine learning techniques to improve prediction accuracy and risk management. His educational background includes: B.S. in Geology from Yonsei University (1990) M.S. in Geophysics from Yonsei University (1993) Ph.D. in Engineering Geology from Purdue University (2011) Professor Park's research focuses on the spatial and temporal probability of landslide occurrence, utilizing fuzzy logic, probabilistic analysis, GIS, Monte Carlo simulation, and machine learning for landslide hazard assessment. His work integrates physically based models with statistical approaches to better understand landslide mechanisms and improve prediction capabilities. He has made significant contributions to the development of methodologies that account for geological uncertainties in hazard assessment, with applications ranging from rock slope stability to rainfall-induced shallow landslides. His recent publications demonstrate a clear trend toward integrating explainable artificial intelligence with traditional geotechnical approaches for natural hazard assessment. Professor Park's work increasingly focuses on making machine learning models transparent and interpretable while maintaining high predictive accuracy. The research spans multiple hazard types including landslides, earthquakes, and floods, with a growing emphasis on climate change impacts and data-scarce environments. With an h-index of 28 and over 3,421 citations, Professor Park has established himself as a leading researcher in his field. His work has been published in high-impact journals including Engineering Geology, Landslides, and Catena, reflecting the significance and quality of his contributions to geotechnical engineering and natural hazard assessment. Professor Park has mentored numerous researchers through collaborative projects and has secured funding for his innovative work in landslide prediction and hazard assessment. His research has involved significant international collaboration, particularly with researchers from Malaysia, Australia, and Yemen, addressing landslide and flood risks in diverse geographical contexts. He leads research activities within the Department of Geoinformation Engineering at Sejong University and has contributed to the development of specialized tools like DEWS (Distance, Elevation, Watershed, and Slope unit) for landslide early warning systems.

Matti Marklundمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Nutrition
• Public Health
• Cardiometabolic Epidemiology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Matti Marklund is an Assistant Professor at the Bloomberg School of Public Health , Johns Hopkins University , with additional appointments at The George Institute for Global Health (Australia) and Uppsala University (Sweden). He holds a PhD in Food Science from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (2012) and an MSc in Engineering Biotechnology from Umeå University (2007). His research focuses on nutrition and public health , particularly diet-disease relationships , cardiometabolic epidemiology , and food policy . Key areas include sodium and potassium intake , trans-fatty acids , dietary fat quality , and cost-effectiveness analysis of global health interventions. He has led studies on salt substitution , food pricing policies , and hypertension management . His 15 most recent publications (2025–2019) cover topics such as trans-fatty acid biomarkers in Nigeria , price elasticity of food in Australia , hypertension treatment modeling in India , and diabetes risk from fatty acid intake . These works integrate modeling , cohort studies , and systematic reviews across public health , cardiovascular medicine , and nutritional epidemiology . Scientific awards include: 2022 & 2021: Paul Dudley White International Scholar Award, American Heart Association 2017 & 2016: Dr. P Håkansson’s Foundation Research Award His work has been cited over 3,000 times and referenced in 25 policy documents (WHO, World Bank). He has collaborated with institutions in Kenya , Nigeria , India , and Bangladesh for global health interventions .

• International Trade
• Development Economics
• Economic Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kaoru Nabeshima is a Professor at the Faculty of International Research and Education, Waseda University. With a PhD and MA in Economics from the University of California at Davis, their research focuses on International Trade, Development Economics, and Economic Policy, particularly analyzing regulatory impacts on global trade dynamics and sustainability. Key research projects include empirical studies on non-tariff measures (NTMs) and their effects on trade, funded by Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. Recent work explores de jure and defacto approaches to sustainability, regulatory compliance costs, and knowledge network formation in East Asia. Education: PhD & MA in Economics, University of California at Davis. Current Roles: Concurrent Researcher at Waseda Center for a Carbon Neutral Society (2024–2029); Director of Vietnam Research Institute. Research Grants: Multiple JSPS grants (2015–2030) on NTMs, product safety regulations, and trade liberalization.

• Wireless Power Transfer
• Harmonics
• Inductive Power Transfer
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Prasanth Venugopal is an Associate Professor specializing in Power Electronics with a focus on advanced energy transfer systems and battery technology. His research spans wireless power transfer, electric vehicle charging, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy for battery diagnostics. Primary research areas: Wireless Power Transfer (100%), Harmonics (88%), Inductive Power Transfer (87%), Battery Engineering (48%) Recent publications demonstrate expertise in transformerless converter designs, multi-level architectures, and AI-driven battery capacity estimation. He has pioneered meander coil topologies for harmonic mitigation and developed computation-light models for battery aging analysis. His work includes collaborations on Li-ion battery degradation, onboard chargers for electric vehicles, and hybrid power systems for electric aircraft. Despite significant output in IEEE Transactions, no explicit awards or student mentoring data appears in the provided texts.