جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Chao Huمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Engineering Design under Uncertainty
• Battery Health Diagnostics and Prognostics
• Machine and Structural Health Monitoring
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Chao Hu is the Collins Aerospace Professor in Engineering Innovation and Associate Professor at the University of Connecticut's Department of Mechanical Engineering within the College of Engineering. His research focuses on engineering design under uncertainty, battery health diagnostics, and structural health monitoring. He holds a B.E. from Tsinghua University (2007) and a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland (2011), with prior roles at Medtronic and Iowa State University. Research interests emphasize physics-informed machine learning for prognostics, battery degradation modeling, and reliability-based design optimization. Key publications include work on digital twin models for lithium-ion batteries, federated learning for fleet-wide fault diagnosis, and probabilistic machine learning pipelines for real-time state estimation. He has received awards like the ASME Design Automation Young Investigator Award and highly cited paper recognitions. Dr. Hu serves as Senior Editor for Engineering Optimization and Review Editor for Structural and Multidisciplinary Optimization . His work spans academic leadership in journals and industrial collaborations. Current projects include battery aging datasets (UConn-ILCC and UConn-ISU-ILCC), design for remanufacturing frameworks, and high-rate structural health monitoring techniques.

Xiao-Ping Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Electrical Power Systems
• Smart Grids
• High-Voltage Direct Current (HVDC)
• +۱۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Xiao-Ping Zhang is a full-time Professor of Electrical Power Systems at the Department of Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Birmingham, UK. He holds leadership roles as Director of Smart Grid at the Birmingham Energy Institute and Co-Director of the Birmingham Energy Storage Centre (sponsored by EPSRC), and leads the Electrical Power & Control Systems Group. PhD in Electrical Engineering, 1993 MSc in Electrical Engineering, 1990 BEng (Hons) in Electrical Engineering, 1988 His research focuses on the transformation of modern power systems, with core interests in Smart Grids, HVDC and FACTS technologies, renewable energy integration (wind and wave), control of PHEVs in power grids, energy markets using game theory, smart metering, distributed energy management, and wide-area grid awareness. He pioneered the concepts of 'Global Power & Energy Internet' and 'Energy Union,' the latter adopted by the European Commission, and envisioned the Midlands as the UK’s 'Energy Valley,' now realized through national initiatives. His recent publications reflect a strong trend in advancing HVDC/FACTS control, stability analysis in renewable-rich grids, energy storage integration, smart grid optimization, and market modeling. The articles span high-impact journals such as IEEE Transactions on Power Systems and IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, demonstrating sustained leadership in electrical power engineering. IEEE Fellow IET Fellow Alexander-von-Humboldt Fellow Foreign Fellow of Chinese Society for Electrical Engineering (CSEE) Professor Zhang has secured substantial research grants from UK Government (Science City Initiative), EPSRC, FP7 EU Smart Energy Network Programme, and industry partners. He advises doctoral students in key areas of power systems and smart grids. He established two advanced laboratories at the University of Birmingham: the Smart Power Grid Laboratory and the Real-time Power Grid Simulation, Measurement, Protection and Control Laboratory. He also initiated the UK-China Smart Grid Workshop series, leading to 13 joint research projects. He is actively involved in professional leadership, serving as Editor for IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid and IEEE Transactions on Power Systems, IEEE PES Distinguished Lecturer, Secretary of IFAC Technical Committee on Power and Energy Systems Control, and Co-Chair of the IEEE PES Working Group on Test Systems for Economic Analysis. He has contributed to UK national energy policy, including reports for the Prime Minister’s Council for Science and Technology.

Victor Vasquezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Thermodynamics
• Process Modeling & Simulation
• Molecular Thermodynamics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Victor Vasquez is a Professor and Chair of the Chemical and Materials Engineering Department at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). He holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from UNR (1999) and focuses on thermodynamics, atomistic modeling, and process systems engineering for extreme materials. Key projects include Metal hexaboride research for neutron detection Reverse micellar systems for nanoparticle synthesis Lithium and cobalt supply chain analysis via complex networks Geothermal energy life cycle analysis Thermal pretreatment of lignocellulosic biomass Research keywords include: Materials Science Thermodynamic Modeling Molecular Dynamics Machine Learning Environmental Engineering Supply Chain Optimization Scientific awards: DELTA New Department Leaders Institute (2023) Faculty Academic Leadership Program (2019) He mentors graduate and undergraduate students, particularly from diverse backgrounds, and serves as adviser for UNR's AIChE and SHPE student chapters. Collaborations span UC San Diego, Alfred University, and Latin American institutions. Leadership roles include AIChE NORCAL section director (2010-2017) and ABET symposium participation (2021).

• Renewable Energy
• Solar Energy Engineering
• Photovoltaic Devices
• +۱۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Tapas Mallick is a leading academic in renewable energy and solar technologies, serving as Professor and Chair of Clean Technologies and Renewable Energy at the University of Exeter’s Environment & Sustainability Institute. He also holds distinguished adjunct and visiting professorships at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (Saudi Arabia) and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (India), respectively. He is the Director and Scientific Advisor of BuildSolar Limited and actively leads the Solar Energy Research Group. University of Exeter, UK (2013–present) Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Saudi Arabia (2024–present, Distinguished Adjunct Professor) Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India (2018–present, Visiting Professor) BuildSolar Limited (2018–present, Director and Scientific Advisor) His research focuses on applied solar energy, with emphasis on bridging the urban-rural energy divide through innovative solar integration in buildings, smart materials, and hybrid systems. Key interests include photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) systems, building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV), phase change materials, solar desalination, and energy storage. His work combines engineering, materials science, and environmental sustainability to develop scalable, real-world solutions. The 15 most recent publications reflect a strong trend in hybrid solar technologies, smart materials for energy efficiency, rural electrification, and water-energy nexus solutions. Research spans photovoltaics, thermal engineering, materials innovation, and system integration, with applications in both urban and off-grid rural environments across ODA countries. His scientific accolades include: Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry Fellow of the World Society of Sustainable Energy Technologies British Indian Award for Services to Education (2016) Best Innovation for Sustainability Award (Cornwall, 2018) Professor Mallick has supervised 34 PhD students to completion and leads multiple high-impact funded projects, including UK-Egypt British Council initiatives, EPSRC-funded HIACT Hub, and the SUPERGEN solar consortium. He serves as Section Editor-in-Chief of the journal Energies and has strong international collaborations across India, the Middle East, and sub-Saharan Africa. His research is supported by RCUK, EU, and industrial funding, demonstrating significant translational impact. He leads the Solar Energy Research Group at Exeter and is deeply involved in innovation through BuildSolar Limited, focusing on commercializing solar technologies for sustainable development.

Nadia Heningerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cryptography
• Cryptanalysis
• Security
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Nadia Heninger is a Professor in the Computer Science and Engineering department at the University of California, San Diego. Previously, she was an assistant professor at the University of Pennsylvania from 2013 to 2018. Her research focuses on mathematical and empirical cryptanalysis of public-key cryptographic systems, with significant contributions to identifying vulnerabilities in widely deployed cryptographic implementations. Her primary research interests include cryptography, cryptanalysis, and security, with particular emphasis on mathematical cryptanalysis aimed at real-world applications. Her work frequently employs lattice techniques, computational number theory, coding theory, and network measurement to uncover weaknesses in cryptographic systems. She has made notable contributions to understanding the security of RSA, Diffie-Hellman, and ECDSA implementations in practice. Heninger's research output shows a consistent focus on practical cryptanalysis, with recent work including the Blast-RADIUS vulnerability discovery, SSH key compromise via lattice techniques, and analyses of cryptographic implementations in blockchain systems like Bitcoin. Her publications span top security and cryptography venues including Crypto, Eurocrypt, Usenix Security, and CCS, often receiving best paper awards. Among her scientific achievements are an NSF CAREER award and multiple best paper awards from premier conferences including Crypto, PKC, CCS, and Usenix Security, as well as test of time awards from Crypto and Usenix Security. These accolades reflect the significant impact of her work on the field of cryptography and security. She advises several PhD students including Miro Haller, Laura Shea, Adam Suhl, and George Sullivan, and has a substantial list of notable alumni who have gone on to successful careers in academia and industry. Her research has been supported by various grants, including an Amazon Research Award for work on 'Bringing Modern Security Guarantees to End-to-End Encrypted Cloud Storage.'

Kostas Magoutisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Distributed computer systems
• Cloud computing
• Scalable data stores and stream processing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kostas Magoutis is Professor and Chair of the Computer Science Department at the University of Crete , and a collaborating researcher at FORTH-ICS . His research focuses on scalable distributed systems, cloud computing, IoT, and quantum-enhanced control. Education and Career: Ph.D. in Computer Science, Harvard University (2003) Research Staff Member, IBM T. J. Watson Research Center (2003-2009) Assistant Professor (2014-2019, tenured 2017) and Associate Professor (2020-2024), University of Crete Professor and Chair, University of Crete (2024-present) Research Interests: His work spans distributed computer systems , cloud computing , scalable data stores and stream-processing engines , Internet of Things , and the emerging area of quantum-enhanced control . Representative projects include the H.F.R.I.-funded QUADS (2025-2028) on quantum-enhanced adaptive systems, STREAMSTORE (2020-2023) on elastic stream processing, SmartCityBus on IoT-driven public transport, and the EU FP7 PaaSage project on model-based cloud lifecycle management. Awards and Honors: Best Paper Awards: USENIX ATC 2002, USENIX BSDCon 2002, IEEE SRDS 2014 (Best Student Paper), IoT 2024 (Runner-up) Grand Challenge Audience Award, ACM DEBS 2022 Best Poster Award, ACM EuroSys 2022 EU Marie Curie IEF Fellow (2009-2011) Alexander S. Onassis Fellow (1994-1995) and J. William Fulbright Scholar (1993-1994) Students and Mentoring: He has supervised or co-supervised more than 30 Ph.D., M.Sc. and undergraduate students, including Antonis Papaioannou (Ph.D. 2021), Efthimios Papageorgiou (current Ph.D.), and numerous M.Sc. graduates now in industry and academia. Labs and Teams: At FORTH-ICS he leads activities within the Distributed Systems and Storage Laboratory, coordinating research on scalable storage, stream processing, and IoT data management. The lab collaborates closely with European and national initiatives, hosting visiting researchers and industry partners.

• Synthetic Biology
• Metabolic Engineering
• Yeast Cell Factories
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Verena Siewers is a Research Professor at the Department of Biology and Biological Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology. Her work focuses on synthetic biology and metabolic engineering of yeast cell factories for producing biofuels, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and bioplastics, with particular emphasis on developing biosensor tools for pathway optimization. Key research themes: yeast-based biosensors, lipid metabolism engineering, CRISPRi/a applications, and dynamic gene regulation Notable projects include: Development of acetic acid tolerance mechanisms Optimization of fatty acid ethyl esters production Engineering phosphoketolase pathways for acetyl-CoA overproduction Her recent articles reveal trends in: CRISPR-mediated pathway engineering Stress response transcriptional profiling Heterologous plant gene expression in yeast Promoter and transcription factor engineering Funding sources: VINNOVA Novo Nordisk Foundation Carl Tryggers Stiftelse EU Horizon grants Swedish Research Council (VR) Formas

• Geochemistry
• Environmental Geochemistry
• Carbon Cycling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Katherine Romanak is a Research Professor at the Bureau of Economic Geology, The University of Texas at Austin, specializing in geochemistry and carbon capture/storage (CCS) technologies. She pioneered the process-based soil gas monitoring approach for detecting CO2 leakage, which has become a global standard. Her work bridges scientific research and policy, with contributions to UNFCCC COPs and U.S. Class VI CCS regulations. Ph.D. in Geology (1997), UT Austin M.S. in Geology (1988), UT Arlington B.S. in Geology (1984), Southern Methodist University Her research focuses on: Geochemistry of carbon cycling in vadose zones and aquifers Development of environmental monitoring protocols for CCS sites CO2 leakage attribution and stakeholder engagement Integration of machine learning with field monitoring techniques Recent publications emphasize simplifying monitoring complexity, offshore CCS applications, and machine learning for anomaly detection. She holds two U.S. patents and collaborates globally on projects in Japan, Australia, Canada, and the U.S. Gulf Coast. Scientific awards include: 2015 BEG publication award 2017 U.S. patents for CO2 leakage detection Her team seeks partnerships with vadose zone modelers and microbiologists to advance industrial-scale monitoring systems. Romanak also co-developed UT Austin’s online CCS certification program and provides technical training for petroleum professionals transitioning to CCS roles.

Daniel P. Schragمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Climate Change
• Earth History
• Energy Technology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Daniel P. Schrag is the Sturgis Hooper Professor of Geology and Professor of Environmental Science and Engineering at Harvard University, serving as Director of the Harvard University Center for the Environment. He also co-directs the Program on Science, Technology, and Public Policy at Harvard’s Kennedy School Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs. His academic foundation includes a B.S. in geology and geophysics and political science from Yale University, followed by a Ph.D. in geology from the University of California, Berkeley in 1993. After teaching at Princeton University, he joined Harvard in 1997. Schrag’s research spans Earth’s entire climate history, specializing in extracting insights from geological records to forecast anthropogenic climate change. His work integrates geochemical oceanography, paleoclimatology, and stable isotope geochemistry with energy technology and policy analysis. Key investigations focus on carbon capture, low-carbon fuels, and the geochemical signatures of ancient climate shifts. His recent publications reveal an intensifying focus on climate policy mechanisms, particularly border carbon adjustments and climate finance frameworks that bridge international equity gaps. His scholarly contributions are recognized through prestigious awards including the MacArthur Fellowship (2000), the American Geophysical Union’s James B. Macelwane Medal, membership in the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and designation as a Technology Review Young Innovator (1999). MacArthur Fellowship (2000) James B. Macelwane Medal (American Geophysical Union) American Academy of Arts and Sciences Member AAAS Fellow Technology Review 100 Young Innovators (1999) Schrag significantly influenced national policy through eight years on President Obama’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST), shaping reports on energy, climate, and STEM education. He co-founded the Potential Energy Coalition to deploy marketing expertise in climate risk communication and leads the Harvard-based Schrag Group, which explores interdisciplinary solutions at the climate-energy nexus through fieldwork, modeling, and policy analysis.

Jaswinder Lotaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Signal Processing
• Circuits and Systems
• Wireless Communication
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jaswinder Lota is a Reader in Engineering at the University of East London , School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering, Department of Engineering & Construction. He is also a Visiting Academic at University College London’s Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, and a Chartered Engineer with extensive industry and academic experience. Education: BSc BEng MEng PGCert HE PhD Research Interests: Dr. Lota specializes in signal processing, circuits and systems, wireless communication, and their applications in radar systems (weather/military), low-power sustainable networks beyond 5G/6G (robotics, automation, healthcare), and electronic technologies for hydrogen propulsion. His work integrates AI-driven channel modeling and impulsive noise analysis. Scientific Awards: IEEE CAS Society Certificate of Appreciation (2019) Grants and Collaborations: He has secured significant funding, including a £2.5K International Research Collaboration Award (2016), £2.5K Research Internship Award (2015), £76K Impact Grant (2014), and a £7M MoD-funded project (1999-2004). Collaborators include UCL and NYU. Leadership: Dr. Lota leads the Smart Cities Research group at UEL and contributed to the REF 2021 submission. He has served as Associate Editor for IEEE TCAS I and Guest Editor for multiple IEEE journals.

• Integrated Circuits
• Signal Processing
• Data Analytics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Xin Li is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University and serves as the Associate Vice Chancellor at Duke Kunshan University. He holds a Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University (2005) and has held leadership roles in research consortia like the FCRP Focus Research Center and the Center for Silicon System Implementation (CSSI). His research bridges integrated circuits , machine learning , and cyber-physical systems , with applications in autonomous driving, battery lifetime prediction, and smart buildings. Education : Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon University (2005); M.S., Fudan University (2001); B.S., Fudan University (1998) His work emphasizes robust design methodologies for analog/RF circuits, data-driven predictive modeling , and Bayesian inference for high-dimensional variation spaces. Recent publications focus on generative adversarial networks for circuit design, multi-view imputation for incomplete data, and knowledge-driven autonomous systems . He has received numerous accolades, including the NSF CAREER Award (2012) , IEEE Donald O. Pederson Best Paper Awards (2013, 2016) , and IEEE Fellow (2017) . He has served as Editor for journals like IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering and as Chair for conferences including ISVLSI and CAD/Graphics.

• Power Systems
• Microgrids
• Inverter Control
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Xiaonan Lu is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering Technology at Purdue University's School of Engineering Technology, with a courtesy appointment in the Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. His research focuses on critical challenges in modern power systems dominated by inverter-based resources, particularly stability and control in microgrids and renewable-integrated grids. His research interests span power systems engineering with emphasis on small-signal stability analysis, dynamic modeling of hybrid AC/DC microgrids, and advanced control strategies for grid-forming and grid-following inverters. He investigates AI-assisted modeling techniques, resilience enhancement through hydrogen integration, and data-driven optimization of microgrid operations to address challenges in low-inertia power systems and distributed energy resource coordination. Analysis of his recent publications (2024-2025) reveals dominant trends toward AI-aided stability assessment, seamless control transitions between inverter modes, and quantifiable trade-offs in voltage regulation and power sharing. His work consistently addresses practical implementation challenges including communication delays, cyber resilience, and standardized testing methodologies for inverter-dominated systems.

• Glaciology
• Climate Change
• Ice Sheet Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Amber Leeson is a Reader in Glaciology at Lancaster Environment Centre , Lancaster University. She serves as Associate Director for Research and leads projects integrating data science , numerical modeling , and remote sensing to study climate change impacts on the Greenland and Antarctic Ice Sheets . Her current research focuses on supraglacial hydrology , digital twinning of ice sheets , and firn evolution . Current Research Themes Ice sheet surface climate representation in models Supraglacial hydrology and ice sheet dynamics Firn evolution (past, present, future) Leadership Roles Associate Director for Research, Lancaster Environment Centre Treasurer and Secretary, International Glaciological Society Theme Lead for Environment, Data Science Institute (DSI) Her teaching includes courses on Glacial Systems, Environmental Processes, and Global Change. She supervises undergraduate and master's dissertations in Polar Science . Recent projects include Arctic Extremes (ARCTEX) , 5D Antarctica (5DAIS) , and AI Forecasting for Ice Shelf Collapse (AI4IS) . Amber's scientific contributions span climate model calibration, firn densification studies, and supraglacial lake dynamics. She has held advisory roles for the UK Polar Network , AGU Cryosphere Committee , and UKNCAR . Her work unites glaciology , data science , and climate modeling to address planetary-scale environmental challenges.

• Energy System Modeling
• Renewable Energy Optimization
• Sustainable Energy Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Thushara Addanki is a Researcher at the Chair of Renewable and Sustainable Energy Systems, Technical University of Munich (TUM). He holds a Master's degree in Power Engineering from TUM, where he completed his thesis on Intertemporal Urbs with previous investments in the endogenous material demand for new capacity investments . His work focuses on modeling, optimization, and sustainability analysis of energy systems, with emphasis on renewable integration in developing regions and green hydrogen solutions. Research interests span energy system modeling, renewable resource assessment, life-cycle environmental impact integration, and techno-economic analysis of global hydrogen/synfuel supply chains. His publications reflect expertise in high-resolution geospatial analysis (pyGRETA), cross-sectoral optimization (Impuls-urbs), and international energy policy applications. Thushara contributes to projects including ETSAP Germany (energy systems modeling) and multi-national collaborations analyzing energy transitions in Uruguay, Bavaria, and global contexts. He is active in the ENS research team at TUM, advancing tools for sustainable energy planning.

• Flow Battery
• Desalination
• Redox Flow Battery
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kyle C Smith serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois' Grainger College of Engineering, with a secondary appointment at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology. His academic profile reflects a strong research focus at the intersection of electrochemical engineering and environmental technology development. Dr. Smith's research interests center on electrochemical systems for energy and water applications , with particular expertise in flow battery technology, desalination processes, and porous electrode engineering. His work bridges fundamental electrochemical principles with practical engineering solutions for sustainable technologies, as evidenced by his fingerprint analysis showing strong connections to flow battery systems (100%), desalination (92%), and redox flow batteries (89%). Analysis of his recent publications reveals a clear trajectory toward optimizing electrochemical systems for water treatment applications, with increasing focus on desalination technology since 2023. His work demonstrates consistent innovation in electrode design, flow field optimization, and energy efficiency improvement across electrochemical systems. Scientific recognition includes: ISE-Elsevier Prize for Applied Electrochemistry (2018), widely covered by 10+ news outlets and social media platforms His research has received significant media attention, with two major press features: 'New research helps eliminate dead zones in desalination technology and beyond' (January 2025) and 'Mechanical engineers lend fresh insight into battery-based desalination technology' (June 2023), indicating strong translational impact of his work. The research group maintains active collaboration networks spanning multiple institutions and countries as shown in the research network visualization. Dr. Smith's laboratory focuses on advanced electrochemical systems development, particularly investigating novel approaches to porous electrode design and flow management for applications in both energy storage and water treatment technologies. His recent work on tapered interdigitated channels and micro-interdigitated flow fields represents innovative engineering solutions to longstanding challenges in electrochemical reactor design.