Yan Delaure is Associate Professor of Fluid Mechanics at Dublin City University's School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering and Deputy Director of the DCU Water Institute. His research focuses on multiphase flows, environmental hydraulics, and computational fluid dynamics applications in wastewater treatment and marine systems. Research includes microbubble dynamics for aeration, fluid-structure interactions in deformable systems, and biomimetic antifouling solutions. Recent publications explore advanced simulation methods for turbulent flows and additive manufacturing process optimization.
Dr. Xuehui Wang is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering (Thermodynamics) at University College Dublin (UCD), School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering. He holds a PhD from Zhejiang University (2017) and has prior research experience at the University of Nottingham and Imperial College London. His research focuses on thermodynamics, heat transfer, thermal management, and renewable energy systems. He has contributed to projects funded by NSFC, Innovate UK, and EPSRC. Education: PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Zhejiang University (2017). Editorial Roles: Editor for journals like Applied Sciences , Energies , Machines , and Frontiers in Thermal Engineering . Teaching: Coordinates modules on Automotive Engines, Thermodynamics I, and Thermodynamics II. Professional Activities: Session chair at UKHTC 2019 and MIT Applied Energy Symposium. Research Interests: Solar cooling systems, thermoelectric generators, organic Rankine cycles, heat exchanger design, and thermal management for electric vehicles. His work emphasizes energy efficiency, low-GWP refrigerants, and waste heat recovery. Grants & Projects: Involved in NSFC, Innovate UK, and EPSRC-funded initiatives on thermal systems and renewable energy applications.
Stephen Dooley is a Professor in the Department of Physics at Trinity College Dublin, with interdisciplinary expertise spanning chemical engineering, clean energy, and combustion science. His research focuses on chemical reaction kinetics, kinetic modeling, and their applications in fuel conversion technologies. He has held academic roles across departments of Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, and Environmental Science, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach. Professor Dooley has been awarded prestigious grants including two European Research Council (ERC) A-Ratings (StG 2015 and CoG 2017), and honors such as the Combustion Institute Excellence in Research Award (2020). His work emphasizes sustainable aviation fuels, biomass pyrolysis, CO 2 electrolysis, and reduced kinetic models for combustion systems. Affiliations: School of Physics, Trinity College Dublin; Fellowships in Combustion Science and Environmental Engineering. Research Interests: Development of kinetic models for biofuel synthesis, low-carbon energy systems, and advanced combustion technologies. His recent publications (2024–2018) highlight contributions to sustainable aviation fuels’ lifecycle analysis, hemicellulose pyrolysis mechanisms, and machine-learned kinetic models for methane combustion.
Camila Perussello is an Assistant Professor in Sustainable Biosystems Engineering at University College Dublin (UCD), Ireland. She holds academic appointments in food engineering, with a focus on integrating theoretical, computational, and experimental methods to advance sustainable agri-food systems. Her research spans food processing engineering, multiphysics modeling, and valorization of food waste. She has held postdoctoral positions at institutions including the Federal University of Paraná (Brazil), University of Parma (Italy), and Technological University Dublin (Ireland), and worked as a Research Officer at Teagasc. Perussello has degrees from the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná and a PhD from Queensland University of Technology. She is fluent in English, Portuguese, Italian, and Spanish. Her work emphasizes ethical responsibility and has produced influential publications like Food for Thought , analyzing the environmental and social impacts of animal agriculture. She advises food industries on sustainable practices and has secured grants such as the OBRSS Research Support Scheme (2016–2023). Her research teams focus on innovative food technologies, alternative proteins, and life cycle assessments. Education: MEng, Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná MSc, Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná PhD, Federal University of Paraná PhD, Queensland University of Technology Research Interests: Sustainable food processing and equipment design Microencapsulation of bioactive materials Thermophysical properties of agri-food materials Alternative protein technologies Animal rights and vegan advocacy Climate-resilient food systems Grants: OBRSS Research Support Scheme (2016–2023) Advisory & Consulting: Industry consulting on formulation design, clean labeling, and process optimization Expertise in nonthermal food technologies and shelf-life extension Labs/Teams: Leads UCD’s Sustainable Biosystems Engineering research group focusing on agri-food innovation and environmental sustainability.
Rajesh Nimmagadda is a CONNECT Research Fellow at Trinity College Dublin, specializing in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and thermal management technologies. His work bridges experimental and numerical studies to advance electronics cooling solutions. Education: PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad Research Interests: Rajesh focuses on nanofluid heat transfer in micro-channels, CFD-driven thermal optimization for sustainable aviation, and battery modeling for electric vehicles. His expertise includes advanced cooling systems and multiphysics simulations. Projects & Collaborations: He has led CFD-based projects with Huawei Sweden and Toyota Research Institute of North America, developing heatsinks for electronics cooling. Currently, he works on Research Ireland’s 2050 Challenge project targeting battery thermal management. Grants & Funding: Israeli Nuclear Research Authority Israeli Science Foundation Scientific Contributions: With over 20 publications and an h-index of 13, his research is centered on thermal-fluid systems and sustainable energy technologies. Labs & Teams: Affiliated with the CONNECT Centre at Trinity College Dublin, a hub for telecommunications and networking research.
