Professor Mohamed Saafi is a Full Professor and Chair at Lancaster University's School of Engineering, leading the Zero-Carbon Built Environment with Integrated Sustainable Energy Technologies (BEST) research group. His work focuses on sustainable, resilient, and smart infrastructure solutions. Research Areas: Materials Science, Computing, Energy Harvesting/Storage, Artificial Intelligence, Structural Health Monitoring Awards: Recognized in the World's Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University (2025) and Elsevier (2023-2025) Projects: Building Future Net-Zero Cities, Kinetic Energy Recovery from Carriageways, Smart Concrete for Low-Carbon Heating/Cooling Students: Advising Thamer Almotlaq (PhD) His Internet of Infrastructure Materials (I2M) group develops 3D-printed smart materials with cloud communication and self-powering capabilities. The research also includes wireless powerless sensors for structural integrity monitoring and carbon-negative materials derived from CO2 and waste.
Jonathan E Cooper holds the RAEng Airbus Sir George White Professorship in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Bristol's School of Civil, Aerospace and Design Engineering, with an international reputation spanning 30 years in aeroelasticity, structural dynamics, and sustainable aircraft design. His work directly addresses Net Zero Aviation through industry collaborations focused on fuel-burn reduction and next-generation wing technologies. His research centers on novel loads control systems, structural/control system nonlinearities, high-aspect-ratio wings with folding wingtips, uncertainty quantification, and multidisciplinary design optimization. Key initiatives include developing efficient prediction methods for aeroservoelastic behavior and structural performance certification, emphasizing practical industry applications. Analysis of his 2021-2025 publications reveals dominant themes in folding wingtip dynamics, gust load alleviation, landing gear design optimization, and nonlinear aeroelastic modeling. His work increasingly integrates data-driven methods with traditional aerospace engineering to address complex fluid-structure interactions in flexible aircraft configurations. Honors include: Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (2018) Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (2019) Journal of Sound and Vibration Doak Award (2019) Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society Professor Cooper supervises 16 research students and leads major projects including 'Development of Advanced Wing Solutions 2' (2024-2026) and 'ONEHeart' (2023-2025), funded by Airbus and EU programs. His work is conducted within the Fluid and Aerodynamics Dynamics and Control research group, focusing on experimental validation and computational modeling. He actively contributes to national aerospace strategy through the Aerospace Technology Institute (2015-2019) and Royal Aeronautical Society (Chair 2015-2018), bridging academic research with industrial implementation in sustainable aviation.
Zbigniew Bojar is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Advanced Technologies and Chemistry, Warsaw University of Technology, specializing in materials engineering with a focus on intermetallic alloys, anodic oxidation, and catalytic applications for sustainable energy systems. His primary research centers on Ni 3 Al and FeAl intermetallic alloys , investigating microstructure evolution during processing (hot rolling, laser deposition, differential speed rolling), mechanical properties, and catalytic applications for hydrogen production. He extensively utilizes anodic aluminum oxide (AAO) templates for nanostructured materials and employs advanced characterization techniques including electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD), X-ray diffraction, and thermal analysis. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent trajectory in structure-property relationships for energy applications, particularly hydrogen production via thermocatalytic decomposition of methanol/ethanol using Ni 3 Al catalysts. His work bridges fundamental materials science with engineering applications, evidenced by high bibliometric impact (Scopus h-index: 23) and significant ministerial research scores (1,860). Professor Bojar has supervised 5 promoted theses and secured 9 research projects resulting in 95 publications and 3 patents. His research group operates within advanced materials laboratories at Warsaw University of Technology, focusing on alloy processing, nanostructure fabrication, and catalytic reactor development for clean energy solutions.
Professor Tomasz Czujko is a full professor at the Faculty of Advanced Technologies and Chemistry of the Military University of Technology in Warsaw, Poland. His expertise lies in materials engineering with specializations in superconducting materials (particularly MgB2), hydrogen storage systems, intermetallic compounds, and additive manufacturing technologies. Research Interests: Materials engineering with focus on powder materials and applied physics Superconducting materials, especially MgB2-based systems and their critical current density optimization Hydrogen storage materials including magnesium hydrides and complex hydrides Intermetallic compounds (FeAl, TiAl3, Fe3Al) and their properties Additive manufacturing using LENS (Laser Engineered Net Shaping) technology Nanoporous materials and their applications in catalysis and energy storage Research Output Analysis: Professor Czujko's 107 publications demonstrate a strong focus on superconducting MgB2 materials, with extensive work on doping effects, processing parameters, and critical current density improvements. His hydrogen storage research covers magnesium-based hydrides and complex hydride systems. The additive manufacturing work spans from superconducting wires to shape memory alloys and intermetallic compounds, showing expertise in both fundamental materials science and applied engineering solutions. Achievements: Publications: 107 peer-reviewed publications Doctoral Supervision: 9 promoted doctoral theses Patents: 1 patent registered Research Projects: 10 completed projects Citation Metrics: h-index of 32 (Scopus), 31 (Web of Science) Impact Factors: Total IF 258.232, Total CiteScore 437 Laboratory and Research Infrastructure: Professor Czujko conducts research at the Military University of Technology, utilizing advanced facilities for materials processing including high isostatic pressing, LENS additive manufacturing systems, and comprehensive characterization equipment for superconducting and hydrogen storage materials.
Sebastian Siegloch is a Professor of Economics at the University of Cologne, where he serves as Head of the Department of Economics and Director at the FiFo Institute for Public Economics. He is also a member of the DFG Excellence Cluster ECONtribute, a joint initiative of the Universities of Cologne and Bonn. His extensive research network includes fellowships at CEPR, CESifo, CReAM, and IZA, as well as a Research Associate position at ZEW. Professor Siegloch's research focuses on the intersection of Public, Labor, and Urban Economics, examining how economic policies affect market outcomes and shape inequality. His methodological approach emphasizes the use of large datasets and quasi-experimental variation to identify causal effects. Key research areas include taxation (corporate, profit, and property taxes), social insurance systems (particularly disability insurance), housing policy, and regional economic development. His publication record demonstrates exceptional quality, with articles in top journals including Econometrica, American Economic Review, and American Economic Journal: Economic Policy. Recent work includes influential studies on disability insurance privatization, regional firm subsidies, and the effects of property taxation. His 2025 Econometrica paper on disability insurance represents particularly significant contributions to understanding public-private insurance interactions. ERC Starting Grant (2021) for project 'Housing, Inequality and Public Policies (HIPPO)' Multiple publications in top-5 economics journals Extensive research network across European institutions Professor Siegloch's research has important policy implications for tax design, social safety nets, and regional development strategies. His work on disability insurance privatization provides crucial insights for welfare systems facing fiscal pressures, while his research on property taxation offers evidence-based guidance for housing market interventions. His methodological contributions, particularly in event study designs, have advanced empirical approaches across multiple economics subfields.
