Non-linear Media Modelling Professors and Supervisors

Hadi Mohammadigoushkiمشاهده پروفایل

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Florida State UniversityUnited States

Hadi Mohammadigoushki is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering. He also serves as NMR Staff at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory as an affiliate. His research group, founded in August 2016, focuses on the intersection of Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science and Physics. Dr. Mohammadigoushki received his BS-MS from Amirkabir University of Technology in 2009, followed by a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of British Columbia, Canada in 2014. He completed his postdoctoral training at UC Berkeley in 2016 before joining the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering faculty. His research primarily centers on soft matter physics and complex fluid dynamics , with specific expertise in rheology, flow-induced instabilities, locomotion in complex environments, NMR spectroscopy, and interfacial science. His laboratory combines experimental and theoretical approaches including Rheometry, Digital Particle Image Velocimetry, Particle Tracking Velocimetry, Fluorescence Microscopy, NMR diffusometry, and MR Velocimetry to investigate the connection between molecular and macroscale properties of soft materials. His work has significant applications in energy, oil & gas, and biotechnology sectors. Analysis of Dr. Mohammadigoushki's recent publications reveals a strong focus on understanding the behavior of complex fluids, particularly wormlike micellar solutions and yield stress fluids. His research spans fundamental investigations of shear banding phenomena, locomotion dynamics in non-Newtonian fluids, and advanced characterization techniques using NMR spectroscopy. There's a clear progression toward increasingly complex systems and applications, including biological interfaces and magnetic field effects on fluid behavior. 2021: Nominated for Outstanding Teaching Award, Florida State University 2020: CAREER award, National Science Foundation 2017: Young Faculty Award, Florida State University 2013: John Grace Graduate Award, University of British Columbia, Canada Dr. Mohammadigoushki has mentored numerous students at various levels, including current PhD candidates, undergraduate researchers, and past students who have gone on to successful careers in academia and industry. His research group actively participates in outreach programs to encourage female and underrepresented students to pursue STEM fields, including the Florida Young Scholar Program, Family STEM nights, and laboratory visits for middle and high school students. The Mohammadigoushki Research Group operates state-of-the-art facilities for studying soft matter and complex fluids, with particular emphasis on rheological characterization and flow visualization techniques. The group maintains strong collaborations with the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory and other research institutions, enabling cutting-edge investigations at the interface of multiple scientific disciplines.

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Alessandro Tredicucciمشاهده پروفایل

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University of PisaItaly

Alessandro Tredicucci , Full Professor of Condensed Matter Physics at the University of Pisa's Department of Physics, serves as Vice-Rector for Research Organization and Evaluation. His research focuses on nanostructured materials , quantum cascade lasers , and terahertz technology . First THz quantum cascade laser developer (2002) Director of Interdepartmental Center for Materials Science and Engineering (2019-present) Member of European Laboratory for Non-Linear Spectroscopy (LENS) board (2019-present) Scientific achievements include: Nick Holonyak Jr. Award (Optical Society of America) Giuseppe Occhialini Award (Institute of Physics & Italian Physical Society) Over 280 ISI publications and 16 patents ERC Advanced Grant SouLMan principal investigator

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Hannah B Higginsمشاهده پروفایل

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University of Illinois ChicagoUnited States

Hannah B. Higgins is Professor of Intermedia and Avant-Garde Art and Culture at the University of Illinois Chicago, where she also serves as Founding Director of the IDEAS BA program in the School of Art and Art History. Her scholarly work bridges historical avant-garde movements with contemporary digital art, emphasizing the humanistic value of multi-sensory experiences. Ph.D. in Art History, University of Chicago (1994) M.A. in Art History, University of Chicago (1989) B.A. in Art History, Oberlin College (1988) Research Interests cover a broad spectrum of 20th-century avant-garde art, including Dadaism, Surrealism, Fluxus, Happenings, performance art, food art, and early computer art. Her work explores how intermedial practices and multi-modal sensory experiences challenge traditional art historical frameworks. Article Trends reveal a consistent focus on the intersections between artistic experimentation and technological evolution, tracing the lineage from Fluxus' conceptual works to contemporary digital art practices. Her publications examine how grid structures, computational experiments, and transnational artistic networks have shaped modern visual culture. Scientific Awards & Fellowships UIC University Scholar Award DAAD Fellowship Getty Research Institute Fellowship Philips Collection Fellowship Emily Harvey Foundation Fellowship Professional Contributions include co-editing Mainframe Experimentalism with Douglas Kahn (2012), authoring monographs on Fluxus and grid structures, and serving as a key voice in debates about curatorial practice, sensory culture, and intermedia theory. She maintains strong connections with Fluxus through her role as co-executor of the Estate of Dick Higgins and Something Else Press.

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Jennyمشاهده پروفایل

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ETH ZurichSwitzerland

Professor Jenny leads the Jenny Research Group at ETH Zürich, specializing in turbulent reactive flows, rarefied gas kinetics, and biomedical fluid dynamics. Her work bridges fundamental research with industrial applications in energy systems and fluid mechanics. Develops advanced turbulence models (TDDM, hybrid LES/RANS) for multi-scale flows Pioneers data assimilation frameworks for RANS simulations using adjoint methods Advances particle-based stochastic algorithms for fractured porous media transport Her recent publications emphasize adaptive time integration techniques, probabilistic modeling of non-linear transport phenomena, and optimized simulation tools for hydrogen storage systems. The group's methodological innovations focus on reducing computational costs while maintaining physical accuracy through novel regularization strategies. Key applications include combustion device optimization, high-pressure tank filling analysis, and fractured reservoir simulations. Current projects integrate machine learning with traditional CFD methods to address challenges in droplet clustering, flame surface density propagation, and supersonic spray dynamics. The research framework spans from direct numerical simulations of fundamental flow physics to industrial-scale hybrid modeling implementations.

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Ralf Seppeltمشاهده پروفایل

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University of LuxembourgLuxembourg

Ralf Seppelt serves as the Founding Director of the Luxembourg Centre for Socio-Environmental Systems (LCSES) at the University of Luxembourg since March 2025, where he also holds the Chair in Landscape Ecology and Renewable Resource Economics. Previously, he led the Department of Computational Landscape Ecology at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) from 2004 to 2022 and the research unit Ecosystem of the Future from 2024 to 2025. His academic journey began with a diploma in Applied Mathematics from the University of Clausthal (1994), followed by a doctorate in Agroecology and System Analysis from TU Braunschweig (1997). Seppelt's research explores the complex relationships between human societies and the environment, with focus areas including land use, ecosystem services, global sustainability, and biodiversity conservation. He developed the concept of 'peak-rate years' for renewable resources and has demonstrated how increasing crop diversity contributes to more stable agricultural systems. His work reveals non-linear trade-offs between land use, biodiversity, and agricultural productivity. As an influential voice in environmental policy, Seppelt has served as coordinating lead author for IPBES assessments and contributed to the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina's special report on biodiversity loss. He has supervised 20 doctoral students and 18 postdoctoral researchers, with six of his former students achieving professorial positions. Fellow of the Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Study (2023) Helmholtz Centre science communication prize (2020) Biennial medal from International Society for Environmental Modelling and Software (2010) Seppelt is actively engaged in public education through LandYOUs, an online simulation game for students, and regular contributions to MINT-Zirkel magazine. His research and insights have been featured in major media outlets including The Economist, The Independent, and German public broadcasters ARD.

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Ahmed Kaffelمشاهده پروفایل

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University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeUnited States

Dr. Ahmed Kaffel is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's College of Letters and Science. With a multidisciplinary background spanning mathematics and engineering, he holds a PhD in Mathematics from Virginia Tech and has held postdoctoral positions at Brown University and the University of Maryland. His research develops advanced numerical methods to solve physical problems in fluid mechanics, porous media, and biomedical systems. Core interests include: Computational fluid dynamics (Newtonian/viscoelastic fluids, free-surface flows) Multiscale modeling of transport in porous media Inverse problems for medical imaging reconstruction Applications of machine learning in computational biology High-performance scientific computing techniques (FEM, FVM, spectral methods) Recent publications demonstrate a shift toward medical imaging and data science applications, building on his foundational work in hydrodynamic stability. His 8 most recent articles (2010-2020) primarily appear in leading fluid dynamics and heat transfer journals. Dr. Kaffel has taught extensively across the mathematics curriculum, currently instructing courses in linear algebra, calculus, and differential equations at UW-Milwaukee. His pedagogical approach emphasizes connecting theoretical concepts to real-world applications in engineering and biosciences.

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Matthieu Bonnivardمشاهده پروفایل

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Central School of Lyon (ECL)France

Matthieu Bonnivard is a Full Professor of Applied Mathematics at École Centrale de Lyon, affiliated with the Institut Camille Jordan (UMR CNRS 5208). He holds a habilitation à diriger des recherches (HDR, Université Paris Cité, 2022) and a PhD in Mathematics (Université de Grenoble, 2010), co-supervised by Dorin Bucur and Ioan Ionescu. His research focuses on two primary areas: Approximation of length minimization problems in the calculus of variations using phase-field and asymptotic analysis techniques Fluid-structure interaction models in fluid mechanics, particularly for non-Newtonian and micropolar fluids with applications in nanofluidics and lubrication He actively contributes to homogenization theory for rough domains and develops numerical algorithms for geometric optimization problems like the Steiner tree. Current projects include the ANR STOIQUES study of Carreau fluids in thin porous media. He teaches in the Mathématiques et Ingénierie du Risque (MIR) program and co-supervises PhD candidate Eve Machefert. Key research trends include: Non-Newtonian fluid modeling through Carreau laws Asymptotic analysis of rough boundaries Phase-field approximations for geometric problems Slip length derivation in nanofluidics Homogenization of turbulent flow models

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Pedro M. Costaمشاهده پروفایل

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NOVA University LisbonPortugal

Pedro M. Costa serves as an Assistant Professor with permanent appointment at the Faculty of Science and Technology of NOVA University of Lisbon, where he maintains cabinet 3.03 in the Departmental Building. His research spans multiple interdisciplinary fields at the intersection of marine science and toxicology. His scientific interests focus on Marine Biology and Biotechnology , with specialized expertise in toxins and pigments from marine animals, aquatic and environmental toxicology, toxicopathology, histology and histopathology, genotoxicology and carcinogenesis, and increasingly, systems biology and computational approaches to ocean climate research. His work bridges fundamental marine science with practical applications in biomedicine and environmental monitoring. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2018-2023) reveals a strong emphasis on venomous marine annelids, particularly Glycera alba and Hediste diversicolor , with research spanning venom protein characterization, transcriptomics, and antiproliferative properties against cancer cells. His work demonstrates consistent methodological innovation in histopathological techniques, DNA damage assessment, and computational approaches to environmental toxicology. Costa leads the SeaTox Lab, which maintains active social media presence through Twitter, Instagram, and UCIBIO platforms. His 2018 academic book published by Academic Press has established him as an authority in histopathological methods for aquatic environments. While specific grant information isn't provided in the text, his extensive collaborative publications suggest active participation in research funding initiatives. His unexpected 2020 paper on COVID-19 progression in Portugal using non-linear regression demonstrates the versatility of his analytical approaches across diverse scientific domains.

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Massimiliano Ferronatoمشاهده پروفایل

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École Centrale de NantesFrance

Massimiliano Ferronato is an Associate Professor at the Department of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering (DICEA) of the University of Padua, Italy, a position he has held since 2015. Previously, he served as Assistant Professor in Numerical Analysis starting in 2008 and worked as a Research Fellow from 2003 to 2007 at the Department of Mathematical Methods and Models for Applied Sciences at the same university. Graduated in Civil Engineering with first class honors in 1998 Obtained license to practice as an engineer in January 1999 Completed Post-lauream Master's degree in Maritime and Coastal Engineering at University of Padua in 1999 Received PhD in Numerical Geomechanics from Delft University of Technology (Netherlands) in 2003 Professor Ferronato specializes in developing non-linear numerical models for frictional contact mechanics and flow in fractured porous media. His research focuses on the coupled simulation of mechanical behavior and fluid flow in geological formations, with applications in geothermal energy production, CO2 sequestration, and underground gas storage. He employs advanced computational methods including blended finite element/finite volume approaches with specialized preconditioning strategies for solving complex linear systems. As Principal Investigator and research team member, he has secured funding from major institutions including the Ministry of Education, Eni E&P, ENEL, SNAM Progetti, Venice Water Authority, Co.Ri.La., and University of Padova. His work has important practical applications in predicting ground rupture due to aquifer over-exploitation and simulating fault inception during mining operations. Professor Ferronato maintains an active research profile with over 150 scientific publications in international journals and conference proceedings focusing on numerical methods and their engineering applications. He continues to contribute to the field through seminars and collaborations, as evidenced by his recent guest lecture at the Research Institute in Civil and Mechanical Engineering (GeM) in November 2024.

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Alexander Bucheltمشاهده پروفایل

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St. Pölten University of Applied SciencesAustria

Alexander Buchelt serves as a Researcher in the Department of Computer Science and Security at University of Applied Sciences St. Pölten, contributing to the Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (BA) program. His industry background includes data analytics roles at Hutchison Drei Austria (2014-2018) and MindTake Research GmbH (2019-2020), followed by academic experience as a Student Assistant at FH St. Pölten (2020-2022). His research spans artificial intelligence with emphasis on natural language processing for German content moderation, fractal-based neural network architectures, and AI policy frameworks. Current work demonstrates strong focus on real-world implementation including drone applications in forest ecology, multilingual social media analysis, and regulatory compliance for emerging AI systems. Technical approaches integrate machine learning with domain-specific challenges across environmental science, media analysis, and telecommunications. Publication trends since 2022 reveal increasing emphasis on ethical AI deployment and practical system robustness, with 2024-2025 works addressing content moderation safeguards, neural network innovation, and environmental monitoring solutions. His research consistently bridges theoretical AI development with tangible societal applications, particularly in European regulatory contexts and German-language environments. As part of the Department of Computer Science and Security, Buchelt contributes to Austria's applied research ecosystem focused on practical technology solutions. His work aligns with the university's mission in developing industry-relevant AI applications while addressing emerging challenges in security, ethics, and cross-domain implementation.

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Jesus Gonzalez Feliuمشاهده پروفایل

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ExceliaFrance

Jesus Gonzalez Feliu is a Professor of Supply Chain Management at Excelia Business School in La Rochelle, France. He holds a PhD in Computer and Systems Engineering from the Politecnico di Torino (Italy) and an Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches from the University of Paris Est. His academic journey includes positions as Research Engineer at CNRS, Assistant Professor at Ecole des Mines de Saint-Etienne, and current Professor at Excelia Business School since 2020. Habilitation à diriger des recherches, Université Paris Est, France (2016) Doctorat en Génie informatique et des systèmes, Politecnico di Torino, Italie (2008) Master en Transport et mobilité durable, Politecnico di Torino, Italie (2004) Professor Gonzalez Feliu specializes in sustainable urban logistics, demand modeling and forecasting, transport optimization, sustainable food logistics, humanitarian logistics and resilience, and group decision-making processes. His research often focuses on data production and demand estimation, interactive problem solving, and scenario evaluation in logistics contexts. He has made significant contributions to understanding urban freight systems, particularly in developing sustainable solutions for cities in both developed and developing countries. His extensive publication record includes over 75 peer-reviewed journal articles, 2 monographs, and guest editorship of more than 10 special journal issues. His most recent work demonstrates a continued focus on spatial accessibility in logistics warehouses, urban goods transport demand estimation, and sustainable supply chain solutions, with particular attention to applications in developing countries and humanitarian contexts. Chair of Urban Logistics Lab Scientific Committee, Deakin University, Melbourne (2019-2023) Member, Urban Mobility Observatory, Universidad del Pacifico, Lima (2020-present) Professor Gonzalez Feliu has supervised numerous research projects and collaborations across Europe, Latin America, and Australia. His work bridges theoretical modeling with practical applications, particularly in developing decision support systems for urban logistics planning and management. His international perspective is reflected in his research on logistics systems in diverse contexts, from European cities to developing economies in Latin America.

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