جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

Zeinab El-Sayeghمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Vehicle System Dynamics
• Autonomous Vehicles
• Ride Comfort
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Zeinab El-Sayegh is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Automotive and Mechatronics Engineering at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. She is affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science and holds professional engineering licensure (PEng). Her research focuses on vehicle dynamics, autonomous systems, and off-road vehicle design, with a strong emphasis on tire mechanics and soil-terrain interactions. She has been recognized with the 2024 Engineering Research Award in the Early Career Category. Education: PhD (Mechanical Engineering), University of Ontario Institute of Technology (2020) MEng (Aerospace Engineering), Concordia University (2018) MEng (Mechanical Engineering), Concordia University (2015) BEng (Mechanical Engineering), Lebanese International University (2013) Research Interests: Vehicle System Dynamics: Studying vibration and control mechanisms in automotive systems. Autonomous Vehicles: Developing path planning and sensor integration for off-road and multi-wheeled platforms. Tire Mechanics: Analyzing tire-soil interaction using advanced computational tools like FEA and SPH. Soil Dynamics: Modeling terrain effects on vehicle stability and performance in diverse environmental conditions. Modeling & Simulation: Creating scalable models for electric combat vehicles and agricultural tires. Professional Activities & Awards: Co-organizer of the F1tenth Competition at the 2024 IEEE Smart Mobility Conference. Assistant Editor of the International Journal of Heavy Vehicle Systems since 2021. Member of ASME Vehicle Design Executive Committee since 2021. Recipient of the 2024 Engineering Research Award (Early Career). Teaching & Engagement: Dr. El-Sayegh teaches courses such as Automotive Vibrations, Machine Design, Autonomous Vehicles, and Vehicle Dynamics & Control. She actively contributes to interdisciplinary research and outreach through memberships in ASME, SAE, and CSME.

Blaise Bourdinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Solid Mechanics
• Applied Mathematics
• Numerical Analysis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Blaise Bourdin is a Professor of Mathematics and the Canada Research Chair in Mathematical and Computational Aspects of Solid Mechanics (Tier 1) at McMaster University's Department of Mathematics & Statistics. He holds a Doctorate from Université Paris 13 (1998) and has held academic positions at Louisiana State University (2002-2021) and postdoctoral roles at Technical University of Denmark, Caltech, and NYU. His research focuses on interdisciplinary modeling, numerical simulation, and analysis in solid mechanics, with emphasis on defect mechanics and optimal design. He pioneered the phase-field approach to brittle fracture, a widely influential method in fracture mechanics. His work has been supported by over $6M in grants from NSF, NSERC, and industry. Key research areas include solid mechanics, applied mathematics, numerical analysis, and theoretical mechanics. Recent publications (2018-2025) explore fracture toughness measurement, phase-field discretization, hydraulic fracturing, and topology optimization. Education: Doctorate in Mathematics, Université Paris 13 (1995-1998) Advanced Studies Diploma (DEA), Université Paris 13 (1994-1995) Master's and Undergraduate degrees, Université Paris 13 (1990-1993) Teaching includes advanced courses like Fourier Analysis, Optimal Design, and Engineering Mathematics. His software contributions include the open-source 'mef90/vDef' project. Awards include the prestigious Tier 1 Canada Research Chair (2022).

Martin O. Saarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
• Geodynamics
• Subsurface Fluid Transport
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Martin O. Saar is a Full Professor at ETH Zürich's Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, leading the Geothermal Energy and Geofluids research group, funded by the Werner Siemens Foundation. His work focuses on geophysical fluid dynamics, subsurface multiphase fluid processes, and geothermal energy innovation. Key research areas include CO2-Plume Geothermal (CPG) systems, numerical modeling of geodynamic processes, and CO2 storage integration. His research group develops advanced numerical codes like I2(EL)VIS and I3(EL)VIS for simulating tectonic and planetary processes, incorporating fluid-rock interactions, melt transport, and seismic dynamics. Recent projects address the techno-economic feasibility of CPG systems, plasma-pulse drilling (PPGD), and subsurface energy utilization. Notable contributions include advancing geothermal heat pump systems, optimizing CO2 storage-geothermal energy co-production, and assessing geothermal potential in regions like the Ethiopian Rift and Switzerland. His work bridges fundamental geoscience with applied energy solutions, emphasizing sustainability and climate mitigation. Current initiatives include the BedrettoLab underground research facility, exploring subsurface processes, and policy briefs for fossil-fuel independence in Switzerland. His research portfolio reflects a commitment to transformative geothermal and carbon management technologies.

Christian Franckمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• High Voltage Engineering
• Electric Power Transmission Systems
• Gaseous Insulation Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Christian Franck is a Full Professor at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) Zurich , leading the Power Systems and High Voltage Lab within the Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering. His career spans academic and industrial roles, including prior positions at ABB Research Center and Max-Planck-Institute for Plasma Physics. Education: Physics (Diploma, 1999) from University of Kiel, with studies at Bonn and Edinburgh PhD: Experimental Physics (2003) from Max-Planck-Institute Research focuses on technologies for future electric energy transmission systems , emphasizing high-voltage gaseous and solid insulation, current interruption, and SF6-free gas mixtures. His work combines experimental methods with multiphysics simulations to address classical high-voltage engineering challenges through novel approaches. 2025 publications highlight advancements in eco-friendly insulation gases , arc modeling for HVDC breakers, and AI-driven fault diagnostics. Key journals include Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics , Reliability Engineering & System Safety , and IEEE Transactions series. Teaching responsibilities include courses like High Voltage Engineering , Electric Power Transmission , and Ethics in Scientific Integrity . Lab activities involve experimental platforms for gas discharge studies, corona mitigation, and hybrid AC/DC transmission line analysis.

Jean-Marie Drezetمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Materials Science
• Metallurgy
• Residual Stress Measurement
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Jean-Marie Drezet is a Teaching Professor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), working within the School of Engineering's Institute of Materials (IMX). He holds multiple positions including Maître d'enseignement et de recherche at IMX-Gestion, SMX-Enseignement, and the Laboratory of Mechanical Metallurgy (LMM). His office is located at MXG 330 building on the EPFL campus in Lausanne, Switzerland. Drezet's research focuses on thermomechanical effects in cast metal parts, particularly aluminum alloys. His expertise includes residual stress measurements using neutron diffraction at facilities like PSI-Villigen and ILL-Grenoble, hot cracking phenomena during solidification processes, and the influence of precipitation on residual stresses during quenching of thick aluminum components. His work combines experimental characterization with advanced finite element modeling. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on residual stress measurement and prediction in aluminum alloys, particularly during casting, welding, and heat treatment processes. His research group extensively uses neutron diffraction for experimental validation and develops computational models to predict stress generation during manufacturing processes. The work spans from fundamental solidification phenomena to industrial applications in aluminum casting and welding. Drezet has been actively involved in supervising PhD students, with completed theses covering topics such as residual stresses in welded tubular joints, ventricle dilation in hydrocephalus, hot tearing simulation using granular models, and stress generation during quenching of aluminum forgings. He serves on several committees including the Master admission committee for the Materials section, the IMX library committee, and the editorial committee of Metallurgical Research and Technology journal.

• Mathematical Modelling
• Scientific Computing
• Multiscale Modelling
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jonathan Whiteley is an Associate Professor and Deputy Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Oxford. He is also a Governing Body Fellow at Linacre College. His research focuses on mathematical modelling and scientific computing applied to multiscale, multiphysics problems in physiology and biology. He holds a BA, MA, and DPhil from the University of Oxford. His key research interests include computational biology, biomechanics, and health informatics. He has contributed to studies on cartilage mechanics, cardiac electrophysiology, and tissue engineering, employing advanced numerical methods and finite element analysis. His work integrates computational models with experimental data to address challenges in biomedical engineering and regenerative medicine. Selected publications highlight his expertise in multiphase modelling, model reduction techniques, and the application of mathematical frameworks to biological systems. Collaborations with researchers in medicine and engineering underscore his interdisciplinary approach. Dr. Whiteley has advised multiple graduate students, including Antonietta Ambuehl, Douglas Bruce, and others. His research has been supported by projects involving tissue engineering, computational fluid dynamics, and cardiac tissue simulations. He contributes to the academic community through teaching, supervisory roles, and software development for scientific computing. Labs/Teams: His work is affiliated with computational biology and biomedical engineering initiatives at the University of Oxford, focusing on translating mathematical models into practical biomedical solutions.

Laurence Brassartمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Micromechanics
• Multiscale Modeling
• Constitutive Modeling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Laurence Brassart is an Associate Professor and Tutorial Fellow at Christ Church College, University of Oxford, within the Department of Engineering Science. She graduated with a Dipl. Eng (2007) and PhD (2011) from Université catholique de Louvain, followed by postdoctoral roles at Harvard University (Fellow of the Belgian American Educational Foundation) and UCLouvain (Chargé de Recherche FNRS). From 2015 to 2019, she was a Senior Lecturer at Monash University. Her research focuses on micromechanics , multiscale modeling , and constitutive modeling of polymers, soft materials, and energy materials. Key areas include multiphysics couplings (diffusion, chemical reactions), computational mechanics , and homogenization theory . Her current projects emphasize the chemo-mechanics of biodegradable polymers , rubberlike materials , and energy storage materials . Recent publications highlight her work on force-biased chemical degradation in rubbery networks , micromechanical modeling of polymer chains , and mechanics of liquid crystal inclusions in soft matrices. These studies span materials science , biomedical engineering , and solid mechanics . Fellow of the Belgian American Educational Foundation (Harvard postdoc) Newton International Fellowship Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851 Research Fellowship Marie Curie Fellowship She advises a team of DPhil students, including Gordon Kumar , Lucas Mangas Araujo , and Jie Zhu , and collaborates with postdoctoral researchers like Zhouzhou Pan and Huanming Chen . The Brassart Group integrates continuum mechanics and thermodynamics to develop theoretical and computational frameworks, with emerging experimental capabilities.

• Sustainable Energy Engineering
• Battery Technologies
• Fuel Cell Performance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Paul Shearing is a Professor of Sustainable Energy Engineering at the University of Oxford's Department of Engineering Science and Director of the ZERO Institute. He holds the Royal Academy of Engineering Chair in Emerging Battery Technologies. His roles include shaping the ZERO Institute's strategy, research, and teaching programs. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering in 2024. His research focuses on battery safety, electrochemical systems, and sustainable energy technologies. Key areas include lithium-ion and solid-state batteries, fuel cells, and advanced materials for energy storage. His work integrates experimental techniques like neutron imaging, X-ray tomography, and acoustic diagnostics with computational modeling. Notable contributions include studies on thermal runaway mechanisms, battery degradation pathways, and innovative charging strategies. He has pioneered community-driven infrastructure for battery innovation and emphasized interdisciplinary approaches to address energy challenges. Awards: Royal Academy of Engineering Fellowship (2024) Key Projects: Director of ZERO Institute, Royal Academy of Engineering Chair in Emerging Battery Technologies Grants/Advising: Leads large-scale research initiatives in battery safety and energy storage systems His lab develops advanced diagnostic tools for real-time battery monitoring and collaborates with industry to transition research into commercial applications, emphasizing sustainability and scalability.

Jacob LaRiviereمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار مدعو

• Industrial Organization
• Environmental Economics
• Behavioral Economics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Jacob LaRiviere serves as Affiliate Faculty in the Department of Economics at the University of Washington and Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee. He is concurrently Director of Economics & Data Science at Amazon, with previous roles as Senior Principal Researcher at Microsoft's Office of the Chief Economist. Education: Ph.D. in Economics, University of California, San Diego M.A. in Economics, University of California, San Diego B.A. in Economics, University of California, Berkeley His research spans industrial organization, environmental economics, behavioral economics, and applied microeconomics, with particular focus on markets with externalities, energy policy, and carbon storage economics. Current work examines cloud computing economics, two-sided markets, and energy transition challenges. Publications demonstrate strong interdisciplinary approaches combining economic theory with environmental systems analysis. Bone biomechanics and osteoporosis treatment modeling represent a significant secondary research thread. LaRiviere has received multiple industry awards including Microsoft's C+E Marketing Boost Award (2019). He serves as co-editor for the Journal of the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists and has organized professional conferences in digital economics.

Uri Shumlakمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Plasma Physics
• Fusion Energy
• Computational Plasma Modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Uri Shumlak is a Professor of Aeronautics & Astronautics and Adjunct Professor of Applied Mathematics at the University of Washington, serving as Associate Chair for Academics. His work focuses on plasma physics, fusion energy, and computational modeling. He co-founded Zap Energy, a fusion startup aiming to commercialize compact fusion systems. Education: PhD (UC Berkeley, 199?), BS (Texas A&M University) Affiliations: Flow Z-Pinch Lab, Computational Plasma Dynamics Lab Professional Roles: IEEE Fellow, APS Fellow, AIAA Associate Fellow His research develops plasma models using high-order finite elements and investigates sheared-flow-stabilized Z-pinches for fusion energy and space propulsion. Key projects include the ZaP and FuZE experiments, exploring Z-pinch stability and plasma-material interactions. He has pioneered algorithms like WARPXM for MHD and multi-fluid simulations. Publications emphasize Z-pinch stability, fusion gain, and computational methods. Awards include the 2022 Graduate Educator of the Year and multiple industry recognitions. His lab collaborations advance fusion reactor design and plasma diagnostics. Grants & Partnerships: ARPA-E grants, Zap Energy public-private partnerships Labs: Flow Z-Pinch Lab (ZaP-HD/FuZE), Computational Plasma Dynamics Lab

Louis Satyanarayanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Mechanics of Materials
• Heat Transfer
• Combustion
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Louis Satyanarayan is an Adjunct Professor at Georgia Tech Europe (a site of Georgia Institute of Technology) since 2023. Previously, he served as a Senior Project Manager at ArcelorMittal Global R&D in France, managing international R&D projects. He also evaluated proposals and monitored grant agreements for the European Commission. His academic journey includes a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Georgia Tech-CNRS International Research Laboratory (IRL 2958) in 2008. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (2007), an M.E. from the University of Madras (2003), and a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering (2001). His research focuses on Mechanics of Materials, Heat Transfer, Combustion, and Energy Systems, with expertise in ultrasonic techniques for material characterization and non-destructive evaluation. Recent work emphasizes laser ultrasonics for steel microstructure monitoring during high-temperature processes like hot rolling. His publications also explore polymer-based ultrasonic transducers and computational modeling of defects in complex geometries. Dr. Satyanarayan has received awards such as the CNRS Postdoctoral Fellowship (2008), Best Presentation at the International Symposium on Stainless Steels (2007), and multiple technical paper awards in India. His projects include EC-funded initiatives and collaborative research with institutions like CNRS. He has contributed to sensor development, metallurgical modeling, and industrial applications of ultrasonic technologies. His professional contributions span academia and industry, with a focus on bridging R&D innovations to practical manufacturing challenges. He has led teams in multinational R&D projects and advises on grant management and proposal evaluations at the European Commission level.

Sreepathi Paiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Compilers
• Heterogeneous Architectures
• GPU Algorithms
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sreepathi Pai is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at the Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, University of Rochester. He holds a PhD from the Indian Institute of Science. His research focuses on experimental computer systems, particularly the performance of computer programs, with emphasis on heterogeneous architectures combining CPUs and GPUs. He develops optimizing compilers for irregular/graph algorithms on GPUs and creates performance models for these systems. Key research interests include compilers, heterogeneous architectures, GPU algorithms, and performance modeling. His work addresses challenges in large-scale automata processing, graph processing frameworks like Groute, and modular GPU emulation (Horus). He collaborates on projects such as TriForce for multiphysics simulations and explores efficient electromagnetic algorithms for plasma simulations. Recent projects include formal methods for scientific computing (DANUBE), lightweight GPU performance simulation, and autotuning for volunteer computing. His research also spans statistical caching, compiler-assisted memory management, and parallel triangle counting algorithms. His work bridges theory and practice, with contributions to frameworks like PLASMA for heterogeneous accelerators and tools for analyzing memory utilization in shared-memory systems. He has published extensively on topics ranging from tensor core modeling to preemptive thread block scheduling in GPUs.

Petros Tzeferacosمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهش

• High-Energy Density Science
• Plasma Physics
• Computational Astrophysics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Petros Tzeferacos is a Research Professor at the University of Chicago's Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics, specializing in computational astrophysics and plasma physics. He concurrently holds visiting scientist roles at the University of Oxford (since 2013) and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (since 2015). His research focuses on high-energy-density science, plasma dynamics, and fusion energy, leveraging numerical simulations and laser-driven experiments. Since 2018, he has directed the Flash Center for Computational Science, relocating it to the University of Rochester. His work includes advancing the FLASH code—a multiphysics tool critical for astrophysics and plasma research. Notable contributions include studying magnetic field generation, turbulent plasmas, and collisionless shocks. Tzeferacos has led collaborations with major institutions like National Ignition Facility and Omega Laser User Group, securing funding from DOE and NSF. He received the 2019 John Dawson Award for Plasma Physics Research and holds leadership roles in professional associations. His research bridges laboratory experiments and astrophysical phenomena, with applications in fusion energy and early universe magnetogenesis.

• Multiscale modeling
• Nuclear energy
• Nuclear fusion
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Roberto Bonifetto is an Associate Professor in the Department of Energy at Polytechnic University of Turin. His research focuses on nuclear fusion engineering, multiscale modeling of fusion systems, and superconducting magnet technology for tokamak reactors. He serves as Principal Investigator for the DESIGN project (Cloud Systems for Wireless Energy Transfer) and industrial research collaborations with NewCleo S.p.A. on nuclear safety systems. Prof. Bonifetto teaches courses in computational thermal fluid dynamics, solar thermal technologies, and nuclear engineering fundamentals. His awards include the ENEN PhD Prize and IEEE Graduate Study Fellowship in Applied Superconductivity. Current research projects include thermal-hydraulic analysis for DEMO reactor magnets, DTT facility cryogenic system design, and tritium management systems for breeding blankets. Annual ENEN PhD Prize IEEE Council on Superconductivity Graduate Study Fellowship Prof. Bonifetto leads the NEMO Research Group and supervises five PhD students working on fusion reactor safety, magnet system design, and energy transfer technologies. His work contributes to EUROfusion and ITER international collaborations.

Holger Marschallمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Multiphase Flows
• Numerical Simulations
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Holger Marschall is a Researcher and group leader at the Technical University of Darmstadt, specializing in Computational Multiphase Flow . His work focuses on developing high-fidelity numerical methods for multiphase flows using the OpenFOAM® C++ library, with applications in chemical reactors and fluid dynamics. Research Interests : Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), multiphase flows, numerical simulations, interfacial transport, and OpenFOAM technology. Academic Affiliation : Technische Universität Darmstadt, Center of Smart Interfaces, Mathematical Modeling and Analysis Group. Education : Dipl.-Ing. in Chemical Engineering from TU München (2006), Dr.-Ing. from TU München (2010, summa cum laude). His research spans method development, code implementation, and technical applications, particularly in multi-scale two-phase flows and reactive mass transfer . He has taught courses on computational fluid dynamics, reactor design, and heat/mass transfer. Recent publications emphasize phase-field methods , adaptive mesh refinement , droplet dynamics , and interfacial relaxation , with a focus on both fundamental and applied multiphase flow problems. Key journals include Physics of Fluids , Nature Physics , and Chemie Ingenieur Technik .