جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Physical Acoustics
• Philosophy of Science
• Contemplative Pedagogy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Karen Gipson is a Professor of Physics at Grand Valley State University's Department of Physics within the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. Her academic roles include Department Chair (2007–2010, 2011–2012), Interim Assistant Dean of Curriculum (2009), and adjunct leadership roles. She holds a Ph.D. in Physics from Washington State University (1998), an M.S. from the University of North Texas (1987), and a B.S. from North Texas State University (1982). Her research focuses on Physical Acoustics (e.g., sonoluminescence, musical instrument acoustics), Philosophy of Science (integrating contemplative practices into education), and Contemplative Pedagogy . She has led over 15 undergraduate research projects, including studies on oboe reed construction, single-bubble sonoluminescence, and therapeutic ultrasound effects. Dr. Gipson has received awards such as Outstanding University Service (2014) and Professor of the Year (2001). She secured grants totaling over $20,000 for student research projects and has presented at conferences like the Acoustical Society of America and the Grand Dialogue on Science and Religion. Her service includes roles as Faculty Sponsor for Women in STEM Fields, Chair of the University Academic Senate’s Executive Committee, and Director of the Women in Science & Engineering Living Center. She also advocates for diversity in STEM and participates in outreach programs like Science IS for Girls and Gear-Up for College Days.

Inka Muellerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Structural Health Monitoring (SHM)
• Guided Wave-Based Systems
• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Inka Mueller is a Professor in the Department of Mechatronics and Mechanical Engineering at Bochum University of Applied Sciences. She leads the AG Mueller research group within the Institute of Mechanics, focusing on Structural Health Monitoring (SHM), guided wave-based systems, and non-destructive testing (NDT). Her work emphasizes reliability assessment of SHM systems, sensor calibration, and the application of artificial intelligence in damage detection. Research Interests: Her primary areas include SHM systems for civil infrastructure and petrochemical pipelines, guided wave propagation analysis, acoustic emission sensor diagnostics, and the development of standardized methods for SHM system validation. She also explores the integration of AI techniques to enhance damage localization accuracy and system reliability. Key Projects: She leads the ITN GW4SHM project to improve guided wave-based SHM reliability and the calibrAEte initiative for acoustic emission sensor standardization. She is a key member of the DFG Scientific Network advancing SHM system quality assessment. Grants & Advising: Mueller has managed multiple industrial and academic projects, including the C7 - SFB 837 tunnel boring machine monitoring system. She advises doctoral student Ahmed Bayoumi and collaborates with international researchers in Germany, Russia, Italy, and the Netherlands. Labs & Teams: Her team operates within the AG Mueller group, focusing on experimental mechanics and data-driven SHM solutions. The group contributes to industry partnerships and publishes extensively in journals like Sensors and IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics .

• Conservation
• Restoration
• Cultural Heritage
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Yegan Kahya Sayar currently holds the position of Professor at the Department of Architecture, Faculty of Architecture at Istanbul Technical University. His research focuses on Conservation, Renovation, and Restoration with a specialization in cultural heritage preservation. He has served in various academic and administrative roles, including Program Chairman (2018–present), Dean's Deputy (2008–2012), and numerous committee memberships at the university level. His professional memberships span organizations such as UNESCO, ICOMOS, and Türk Eskiçağ Bilimleri Enstitüsü, reflecting his leadership in global heritage conservation. Education: Bachelor’s in Architecture (1977–1982) Master’s in Architecture (1982–1984) Doctorate in Architecture (1984–1992) Research Interests: Prof. Sayar’s work emphasizes architectural conservation, urban heritage, and the restoration of historic structures. His projects often address challenges in preserving cultural landscapes, historic monuments, and endangered rural settlements. Key themes include non-destructive testing for historic buildings, policy frameworks for cultural heritage management, and interdisciplinary approaches to restoration. Publications & Awards: Recipient of the CIPA Berlin Best Poster Award (2011) National Architecture Award for Building Conservation (2000) ARIT Doctoral Support Scholarship (1988) His recent research explores methodologies for evaluating and protecting historic landscapes (e.g., Silifke rural areas, Kapadokya settlements) and innovative approaches to structural analysis in medieval architecture (e.g., Cyprus fortifications). Advising & Grants: Supervised over 50 graduate theses, focusing on restoration projects of significant cultural sites such as the Fatih Kilise Camii, Yeşilköy Train Station, and Anadoluhisarı fortress. Active in grant management and international collaborations, particularly through ICOMOS and UNESCO platforms. Labs & Teams: Coordinates the Architectural Conservation Laboratory at Istanbul Technical University, fostering interdisciplinary research in heritage science and sustainable preservation practices.

• Archaeology
• Materials Science
• Conservation Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Margaret Smith is an Affiliate Research Fellow in Archaeology at the University of Glasgow. Her research focuses on materials characterization in cultural heritage, including Pacific barkcloth, pigment analysis, and textile conservation. She employs advanced analytical techniques such as FTIR spectroscopy, hyperspectral imaging, and ion milling to study historical artifacts. Her work bridges archaeology, chemistry, and environmental science, addressing preservation challenges in museum collections and heritage sites. Collaborations span institutions globally, with over 40 published articles since 1993. Key areas include biofouling mitigation for marine sensors, phytoremediation of contaminated soils, and the development of non-destructive analytical methods for art conservation. Education: Not explicitly stated in provided texts. Affiliations: University of Glasgow, collaborating with institutions in environmental and materials science. Research interests emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to material analysis, with a focus on historical textiles, pigments, and environmental impacts on heritage materials. Her studies often involve spectroscopic and chromatographic instrumentation, contributing to both conservation practices and scientific understanding of degradation mechanisms. Publications highlight trends in material characterization, biofouling resistance, and environmental remediation strategies. While no formal awards are listed, her extensive peer-reviewed output underscores scholarly impact in archaeology and conservation science. Advising and grants: No explicit details provided, but her collaborative research implies potential grant-funded projects. Labs/teams: Not explicitly mentioned, though affiliations suggest involvement with interdisciplinary conservation and material science groups.

• Power Semiconductor Applications
• Gallium Nitride (GaN) Technology
• Magnetic Sensors
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Petar Igic is a Professor in Power Semiconductor Applications at the Centre for E-Mobility and Clean Growth. His research focuses on gallium nitride (GaN) technology for power electronics, magnetic sensors, and electric vehicle powertrains. He leads projects such as Gallium Nitride Smart Power Integrated Circuit Technology and Gallium Nitride Trench FET Development for Automotive Power Electronics , with recent outputs spanning 2025–2022. Key research areas: GaN transistors, Hall effect sensors, EMI modeling, and high-voltage systems. Collaborations include co-investigator roles with Dr. Sajad Faramehr on projects addressing scalability, integration, and reliability of power electronics. Recent work explores GaN sensor compatibility with automotive systems, smart infrastructure, and renewable energy applications. The 15 most recent articles highlight trends in GaN-based sensor modeling, switching noise analysis, and RF power device optimization. His projects emphasize practical applications in E-Mobility, including 100kVA/litre motor controllers and plastic coldplate technology.

Hua Guoمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Metrology
• Measurement Uncertainty
• Manufacturing Engineering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Hua Guo is a Research Fellow at Coventry University's Centre for Manufacturing and Materials, part of the Institute for Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering (AME). He holds a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from Nanjing University of Science and Technology, an MSc in Automotive Engineering from Coventry University, and a PhD in Mechanical and Automotive Engineering (Coventry University), focusing on finite element modeling of aircraft tires and rubber-like materials. His research interests include metrology, measurement uncertainty, and large-volume coordinate metrology systems. Key projects include H1perChain (2019–2023) on zero-emission vehicle supply chains, H1PERBAT (2017–2019) on high-performance batteries, and InnEx (2016–2020) on automotive exhaust systems. He has received the Research Excellence With Impact Award (2016). Recent research focuses on residual stress analysis in additive manufacturing (e.g., laser powder bed fusion, wire arc additive manufacturing) and material characterization of alloys like Inconel and titanium. His work bridges fundamental metrology principles with industrial applications to enhance manufacturing competitiveness.

Charles Dayمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Neural Networks
• Data Mining
• Computational Perception
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Charles Day is a Lecturer in Computing at Keele University's School of Computer Science and Mathematics. He serves as the Third Year Tutor for Computing and oversees careers liaison activities. His academic journey includes a physics and computer science background, industry experience in IT, and advanced degrees (MSc, PhD in neural networks). He has held post-doctoral roles at the EC Joint Research Centre and Keele’s MacKay Institute. Dr. Day’s research focuses on computational modeling of human perception (vision/audition), data mining of large datasets (astrophysics, built environment), and intelligent decision support for healthcare professionals. Notable projects include EPSRC-funded work on X-ray signature analysis for chemical element identification. His teaching responsibilities include modules like Natural Computation and Computational Intelligence II . His publications span neural network applications in structural health monitoring, forensic entomology, and medical imaging enhancement. He actively collaborates on interdisciplinary projects involving clinicians, engineers, and data scientists. Lab/Team Affiliations: His work intersects with the MacKay Institute for Communication & Neuroscience and collaborates with NHS clinicians on decision support systems. His research also engages with civil engineering structural monitoring initiatives.

Genādijs Šahmenkoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Civil Engineering
• Materials Science
• High-Performance Concretes
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Genādijs Šahmenko is an Associate Professor and Leading Researcher at Riga Technical University (RTU), affiliated with the Faculty of Civil and Mechanical Engineering and the Institute of Sustainable Building Materials and Engineering Systems . He holds a Ph.D. in civil engineering (2005). His research focuses on high-performance concretes, lightweight eco-materials, durability assessment, and non-destructive testing of construction materials. He teaches courses on concrete science and building materials. He has supervised numerous bachelor's, master's, and doctoral theses, with one successfully defended. Over 60 of his articles are indexed in Scopus and Web of Science (H-index 16). He co-authored 10 patents and contributed to over 10 scientific projects. He serves as an expert for the Latvian Council of Science and participates in the Latvian Concrete Association . He is a member of the High Performance Building Materials Professors Group. Genādijs leads research in material characterization and sustainable construction practices at RTU’s laboratories, including the 3D Concrete Printing Laboratory and Building Materials Laboratory. His work bridges academic research with industry applications in advanced structural materials.

• Lithium-Ion Systems
• Wind Energy Acoustics
• Non-Destructive Testing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

M.Sc. Lukas Noll is a Researcher at the Institute of Energy and Process Systems Engineering, Technische Universität Braunschweig, within the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. His work focuses on sustainable energy systems, electrochemical analysis, and acoustic diagnostics in renewable energy applications. Education: M.Sc. Sustainable Energy Engineering (2019–2021), TU Braunschweig B.Eng. Renewable Energy (2015–2019), Cologne University of Applied Sciences Research Interests: Non-destructive testing via acoustic diagnosis, lithium-ion battery systems, and optimizing wind turbine noise measurement parameters. His master’s thesis explored localized electrochemical impedance spectroscopy for lithium-ion systems, while his bachelor’s work addressed wind turbine noise emission variability. Experience: GE Renewable Energy Intern (2019): Onshore wind turbine testing & validation WindTest Grevenbroich Working Student (2017–2019): Acoustic analysis for wind energy German Aerospace Center Intern (2017): Solar research at the Institute of Solar Research Labs/Teams: Active in the Institute of Energy and Process Systems Engineering, contributing to interdisciplinary projects in energy systems and sustainability.

• Material Science
• Metrology Systems
• Manufacturing Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bekim Gashi is an Assistant Professor at the CEES School of Engineering, specializing in measurement methods, metrology systems, and manufacturing engineering with a focus on sustainability. His research emphasizes advancing instrumentation for engineering systems, analyzing measurement systems' performance, and developing uncertainty budgets. He holds a PhD in Precision Machine Tools from Cranfield University (2009). Education: Doctorate in Precision Machine Tools (Cranfield University, 2005–2008). He serves as a Standard Committee Member at the British Standards Institute since 2017 and is an Associate Editor for the journal Measurement (2018–present). Research interests include polymer networks (epoxy, rubber), forensic materials, thermal analysis, and precision instrumentation. His work spans forensic applications like DNA-trapping coatings and high-temperature composite studies. Over 15 years, he has published on topics ranging from acoustic emission in composites to ISO standardization. His articles highlight trends in epoxy material science, forensic engineering, and metrology system optimization. Awards include an h-index of 64 and 4, citations. He advises PhD students and collaborates internationally on dimensional product specifications.

Isaac O. Afaraمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Applied spectroscopy
• Computational biophotonics
• Machine learning in biospectroscopy
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Isaac O. Afara is an Associate Professor at the Department of Technical Physics , Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology , University of Eastern Finland . He leads the Biomedical Spectroscopy Lab (BSL) and the Biophysics of Bone and Cartilage (BBC) research group, focusing on translational spectroscopy and computational biophotonics for tissue diagnostics. Multi-disciplinary team of physicists and engineers Established 2018 (BSL), 1998 (BBC) His research bridges applied spectroscopy , machine learning , and biomechanics to develop optical methods for non-destructive assessment of biological tissues. Key areas include: Visible/NIR/Raman spectroscopy for cartilage/meniscus diagnostics Computational modeling of tissue optical properties Development of AI-driven preprocessing algorithms Characterization of viscoelastic properties in connective tissues Recent work demonstrates machine learning-enhanced spectroscopy for real-time cartilage assessment during arthroscopy, with applications in osteoarthritis detection, tissue engineering, and joint biomechanics. His 15 most recent articles (2025-2017) focus on: Cartilage/meniscus biomechanical properties Spectral differentiation of tissue pathologies Photon path length modeling Multi-sensor data fusion techniques Optical diagnostics for fibrosis and osteoarthritis Development of open-source preprocessing tools He collaborates with international institutions on computational biophotonics and has contributed to open-source Python modules for spectroscopic data analysis.

Mojtaba Ghodsiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Smart Materials and Structures
• Actuators and Sensors
• Energy Harvesting
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Mojtaba Ghodsi is a Senior Lecturer in Instrumentation and Measurement Systems at the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, University of Portsmouth. He holds a PhD in Precision Engineering from the University of Tokyo, supported by a Japanese Monbusho Scholarship, and a JSPS Post-doctoral Fellowship. His research focuses on smart materials, actuators, sensors, energy harvesting, and mechatronics systems, with applications in biomedical engineering, structural health monitoring, and industrial automation. Education: PhD in Precision Engineering (University of Tokyo), supported by Japanese Monbusho Scholarship; JSPS Post-doctoral Fellowship (Tokyo University). Research Interests: Development of advanced materials and systems for energy harvesting, vibration control, and biomedical devices. His work includes smart insoles for gait analysis, IoT-based health monitoring systems, and novel magnetostrictive actuators. Key areas include nonlinear beam dynamics, piezoelectric and magnetostrictive materials, and sensor technology. Grants & Projects: Principal Investigator of grants totaling over £150k, including self-sensing transducers for NDT and energy harvesting systems. Collaborated on projects like vibration-based flowline integrity identification and bone drilling experiments. His work spans academic-industrial partnerships with companies like Medco Energi. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Institute of Life Sciences and Healthcare, focusing on biomedical engineering applications. Active in developing mechatronics systems and smart materials for healthcare and industrial use.

Maria Antonietta BALDOمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Analytical Chemistry
• Environmental Analytical Chemistry
• Archaeometry
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Maria Antonietta BALDO is an Associate Professor at the Department of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems (DSMN) at Ca' Foscari University of Venice. She holds roles as Rector's Delegate for Sports Activities and President of the University Sports Committee. Her primary research focuses on Analytical Chemistry with specializations in Environmental Analytical Chemistry, Archaeometry, and Electrochemical Sensor Development. She is involved in the Research Institute for Green and Blue Growth, leading laboratory activities (RDRL) and supervising research facilities in the Epsilon building. Research Interests: Her work spans environmental monitoring (e.g., emerging contaminants in water), cultural heritage preservation (e.g., pigment analysis in artworks), and biomedical diagnostics. She develops electrochemical sensors for real-world applications in food, environmental, and biomedical matrices. Key techniques include voltammetry, microelectrode analysis, and ion-selective sensors. Grants & Collaborations: She leads projects like the 2023 EU-funded 'ProCleanLakes' (environmental lake protection) and a Ministry of Research initiative on biosensors for pyroptosis studies. Her team includes researchers like Angela Maria Stortini and Lorena Gobbo. Past funding includes PRIN grants (2014, 2008) for sensor development and food safety. Teaching: She instructs courses in Analytical Chemistry and Cultural Heritage Analysis for the Chemistry and Sustainable Technologies program. Recent courses include Instrumental Analytical Chemistry Laboratory and Analytical Chemistry for Cultural Heritage. Labs & Facilities: Oversees research laboratories 204-205-206 in the Epsilon building, focusing on electrochemical methods and sensor fabrication. Collaborates with the DSMN library council and contributes to the University Sports Committee.

Puyan Mojabiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Applied Electromagnetics
• Antennas and Propagation
• Electromagnetic Inverse Problems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Puyan Mojabi is a Professor and a Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Manitoba within the Price Faculty of Engineering. His research integrates electromagnetic inverse problems with metasurface design for applications in wireless communication and non-destructive testing. Education BSc Electrical Engineering, University of Tehran (2002) MSc Electrical Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology (2004) PhD Electrical Engineering, University of Manitoba (2010) His work focuses on two key themes: systematic metasurface design for next-generation wireless systems and metasurface-enhanced electromagnetic imaging for cost-effective non-destructive testing. Articles demonstrate expertise in deep learning integration , implicit solvers , and phaseless inversion techniques . Scientific Awards University of Manitoba Falconer Emerging Researcher Award University of Manitoba Excellence in Teaching Award (x2) University of Manitoba Graduate Students Association Teaching Award International Union of Radio Science (URSI) Young Scientist Award (x3) Mojabi actively seeks graduate students in applied electromagnetics and contributes to professional communities as an Early Career Representative of URSI and Chair of the IEEE Winnipeg Waves Chapter.

• Gun Technologies
• Weapons Engineering
• Intermediate Ballistics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr Aimee Helliker serves as a Senior Lecturer in Military Engineering at Cranfield University's Centre for Energetics Technology within Cranfield Defence and Security. She is an internationally recognized expert in weapon signature mitigation within intermediate ballistics and contributes significantly to defense education and research. Her educational background includes a BEng(Hons) in Mechanical Engineering and a PhD in Engineering. She initially joined Cranfield University in 2006 working on trials development, analysis and reporting for the FRES technology demonstration programme before transitioning to academia. Helliker's research focuses on intermediate ballistics and muzzle attachments including muzzle brakes, flash and noise suppressors. Her work extends to weapon integration and system design, barrel heat transfer, and the critical impact of reliability and maintainability on equipment availability. She actively teaches small arms engineering design and assessment to MOD and wider defense audiences. Her publication record demonstrates expertise across multiple defense technology domains including forensic ballistics, weapon systems engineering, and threat assessment. Her work bridges theoretical research with practical military applications. Helliker supervises MSc research students in defence-related disciplines, contributing to the next generation of defense engineers and scientists. Her teaching and research directly support military capability development and equipment assessment. She is affiliated with Cranfield Defence and Security's specialized centers including the Centre for Defence Engineering and works within the Gun Technologies and Weapons Engineering focus areas, contributing to Cranfield's reputation as a leading institution for defense education trusted by governments, armed forces, and security services worldwide.