جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Michael Ortizمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cardiac Mechanics
• Computational Mechanics
• Biomedical Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michael Ortiz is the Dotty and Dick Hayman Professor of Aeronautics and Mechanical Engineering at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). He holds the Hans Fischer Senior Fellowship at the Technical University of Munich's Institute for Advanced Study (TUM-IAS) since 2010. His research focuses on developing the Advanced Cardiac Mechanics Emulator (ACME) to model human heart function in healthy and diseased states. He has a BS from the Polytechnic University of Madrid, and MS/PhD from UC Berkeley. Previously, he was at Brown University (1984–1995). Professor Ortiz leads Caltech’s DoE/PSAAP Center on High-Energy Density Dynamics of Materials. His honors include the IUTAM Rodney Hill Prize (2008), election to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences (2007), and Humboldt Research Award (2002). He has advised national labs like Lawrence Livermore and Sandia on predictive science and engineering review panels. His work spans computational mechanics, materials science, and multiscale modeling. Recent research emphasizes cardiac biomechanics, fracture mechanics, and quantum materials simulations. Over 100 highly cited papers showcase contributions to meshfree methods, variational fracture, and orbital-free DFT.

• Sustainable Energy
• Mechanical Engineering
• Renewable Energy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Fadi Ghaith is an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences (EPS) of Heriot-Watt University Dubai. He serves as the Head of the School and has previously held roles such as University Dean of Science and Engineering (2017–2020) and Director of Postgraduate Programmes (2022). His work bridges academia and industry, with a focus on sustainable energy systems and engineering education. Education: BSc, MS, PhD Dr. Ghaith’s research spans Sustainable Energy , Heat Transfer , and Fluid-Structure Interaction . He specializes in: Solar-powered cooling systems Solar desalination and greywater treatment Heat recovery in gas turbines and energy systems Engineering education pedagogy His publications highlight trends in integrating renewable energy with industrial and residential applications , emphasizing computational modeling and system design. Awards include the Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) and Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (FIMechE) . He has led multidisciplinary projects exceeding $10 million in the oil and gas sector. Collaborations: He serves as an external reviewer, principal investigator, and conference chair. His recent external roles include Honorary Professor at Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (2024–2027).

• Mathematical Physics
• Partial Differential Equations
• Probability
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Felipe Hernández is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Pennsylvania State University. He is affiliated with the Department of Mathematics, located in McAllister Building, and can be contacted at felipeh@psu.edu. His research interests span Mathematical Physics, Partial Differential Equations, and Probability, with a focus on quantum systems, stochastic processes, and theoretical analysis of complex systems. His work explores topics such as quantum diffusion in disordered systems, decoherence dynamics, and the interplay between classical and quantum mechanics. He also investigates computational methods like neural networks to enhance accuracy in quantum chemistry calculations and explores foundational questions in quantum computing, such as BosonSampling complexity. Recent contributions include studies on Hodge systems, divergence-free vector fields, and endpoint estimates in functional analysis. While no specific awards or grants are listed, his research demonstrates a commitment to advancing mathematical physics and computational methods through rigorous theoretical analysis and interdisciplinary approaches.

Demetrios M. Cotsovosمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Structural Engineering
• Concrete Behavior
• Finite Element Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Demetrios M. Cotsovos is an Associate Professor at the School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society, Heriot-Watt University. His research focuses on structural concrete behavior under static and dynamic loads, including seismic, impact, and blast scenarios. He holds a PhD from Imperial College London (2005 Unwin Award) and has extensive experience in numerical modeling, experimental testing, and structural assessment. Education: PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering (Imperial College London), MSc in Structural Design and Analysis (National Technical University of Athens), BEng in Civil Engineering (University of Patras). Research interests include: constitutive modeling of structural materials, nonlinear finite element analysis, fiber-reinforced concrete performance, and seismic design methodologies. Notable contributions involve developing FE tools for predicting structural responses under high-rate loading and investigating the impact of steel fibers and infill walls on structural integrity. He manages specialized equipment such as drop-test rigs and high-capacity load frames (up to 3000kN). Awards include the 2005 Unwin Award for doctoral research. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to resilient infrastructure and climate action. Collaborations include projects on railway infrastructure dynamics and litigation support for structural integrity assessments. He has supervised multiple research projects and contributed to international conferences, producing over 70 peer-reviewed publications.

Amir Hamed Majediمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Quantum photonics
• Superconducting optoelectronics
• Microwave-photonics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Amir Hamed Majedi is a Professor at the University of Waterloo , cross-appointed to the Departments of Physics and Astronomy and Applied Mathematics . He leads the Integrated Quantum Optoelectronics Lab (IQOL) under the Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology. Research Interests : Quantum photonics Superconducting optoelectronics Graphene photonics THz photonic devices Nano-electrophotonics Quantum information technology Article Trends : His publications focus on quantum electrodynamics in superconducting and graphene structures, covering single-photon detectors, nonlinear optical effects, THz amplification, and microwave-photonics integration. Keywords include Quantum Physics , Nanotechnology , Photonics , and Superconductivity . Teaching : Courses taught in recent years include ECE 106 - Electricity and Magnetism , ECE 375 - Electromagnetic Fields and Waves , and advanced topics in Quantum Electronics and Photonics (ECE 677, QIC 885). Education : Doctorate in Electrical and Computer Engineering (2001, University of Waterloo) Master's in Electromagnetic Waves and Photonic (1996, Amirkabir University of Technology) Bachelor's in Telecommunications (1994, Khaje-Nasir Toosi University of Technology)

Olfa Lopez-D’Angeloمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Granular Rheology
• Additive Manufacturing
• Space Technology
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Dr. Olfa Lopez-D’Angelo is a researcher at the Department of Multiscale Simulation of Particulate Systems at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg. Her research focuses on granular rheology, additive manufacturing for space applications, and the behavior of materials under microgravity conditions. She leads the Rheologie granularer Materialien unter Weltraumbedingungen project (2023–2026), funded by the German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK). Her work bridges theoretical physics, experimental engineering, and space technology. Key research interests include granular fluid dynamics, powder-based manufacturing processes in low-gravity environments, and the structural analysis of metamaterials. She has contributed to pioneering studies on acoustically propelled macroparticles and granular piston-probing in microgravity. Her interdisciplinary approach is evident in collaborations with institutions like ESA and DLR, as well as her involvement in projects such as the VIP-DROP2 module for droplet dynamics experiments. Awards: Granular Matter Gordon Research Conference Poster Prize (2022) ELGRA Research Prize (2021) Fly Your Thesis! 2019 (2018) ESA Networking/Partnering Initiative Fellowship (2017) Dr. Lopez-D’Angelo actively disseminates her work through international conferences (e.g., DPG, IAC) and public engagement initiatives, including the podcast Talk That Science . Her research emphasizes practical applications in space exploration, such as in-situ resource utilization and advanced manufacturing systems for extraterrestrial environments.

Alain Trouvéمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Shape Spaces and Applications
• Imaging Processing and Computational Vision
• Computational Biology
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Alain Trouvé is a Professor at the Center for Mathematics and Their Applications (CMLA) within the Ecole Normale Supérieure de Cachan , France. His research focuses on Shape Spaces , Computational Anatomy , Imaging Processing , and Biological Imaging , with applications in medical and computational fields. He directs the Mathematics Department at ENS Cachan and contributes to neuroanatomical studies through diffeomorphometry techniques. Key roles include membership in the Conseil National des Universités (Section 26) and teaching responsibilities such as courses on Geometry and Shape Spaces and Probability Theory . His work spans from theoretical frameworks (e.g., Hamiltonian modeling of shape evolution) to practical applications like 3D cell imaging and white matter fiber analysis. Publications emphasize interdisciplinary methods, including diffeomorphic registration, varifold-based image analysis, and stochastic shape evolutions. Current projects explore multi-scale modeling of biological systems and AI-driven medical diagnostics. Key Research Themes: Diffeomorphic mappings, computational vision, and functional shape analysis. Teaching: Courses on geometric modeling and probability at undergraduate and graduate levels. Tools Developed: xIV-LDDMM Toolkit for multi-modal biomedical data analysis.

• Compliant Mechanisms
• Robotics
• Precision Manufacturing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Guangbo Hao is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at University College Cork (UCC), where he leads the UCC CoMAR research group and directs the Mechatronics/Robotics Lab. He holds dual PhDs from Northeastern University (China, 2008) and Heriot-Watt University (UK, 2011). His research focuses on compliant mechanisms, robotics, and their applications in precision manufacturing, energy harvesting, and medical devices. He has secured over €1.3M in research funding, including grants from SFI, EU Horizon 2020, and Enterprise Ireland. He is an ASME Fellow and has received multiple accolades, including the ASME Compliant Mechanisms Award (2017, 2018, 2022) and the UCC President’s Excellence in Teaching Award (2023). Education: BSc (2004), MSc (2007), PhD (2008) from Northeastern University; second PhD (2011) from Heriot-Watt University Research interests include compliant mechanisms, mechatronics, and robotics with emphasis on deployable structures, medical devices, and energy harvesting systems. His work has resulted in over 200 peer-reviewed publications and 30 invited talks. He supervises students in PhD, research-master, and taught-master programs, with notable student achievements in international competitions and awards. Professional roles include Associate Editorships at Advanced Equipment , ASME Journal of Mechanisms and Robotics , and IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters . He chairs major conferences like ASME IDETC/CIE 2025 and co-chairs the 2026 IEEE/ASME AIM conference. His labs, including the UCC Engineering Maker Lab, focus on innovation in robotics and mechatronics.

Qin Jim Chenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Coastal Engineering
• Environmental Science
• Numerical Modeling
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Qin Jim Chen is a Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering and Marine and Environmental Sciences at Northeastern University. He specializes in coastal engineering and science, focusing on numerical modeling for coastal resiliency and sustainability. His research integrates field observations with advanced computational tools to address hurricane impacts and environmental adaptation. Education: Ph.D. Civil Engineering, Old Dominion University (collaboration with Danish Hydraulic Institute) M.Sc. Coastal and Ocean Engineering, Hohai University, China B.Sc. Civil Engineering, Hohai University, China Research Interests: Coastal morphodynamics and storm impacts Living shorelines and wetland restoration Hybrid infrastructure resilience Physics-informed machine learning for coastal processes Awards: 2022 Søren Buus Outstanding Research Award National Science Foundation CAREER Award (2006) LES-BTR Best Paper Award Grants & Advising: Principal Investigator on NSF-funded projects studying hurricane impacts and coastal dynamics. Collaborates with DHI Water and Environment Inc. on decision-making tools for climate adaptation. Advises on FUNWAVE-TVD software development for coastal modeling. Labs & Teams: Affiliated with the Institute for Experiential AI, Coastal Sustainability Institute, and Global Resilience Institute (GRI), focusing on interdisciplinary coastal resilience solutions.

Jerome F. Hajjarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sustainable and Resilient Steel Structures
• Composite Steel/Concrete Structures
• Earthquake Engineering
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jerome F. Hajjar is a University Distinguished Professor and CDM Smith Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Northeastern University, with an affiliation in Marine and Environmental Sciences. He holds a PhD in Structural Engineering from Cornell University (1988) and is a licensed Professional Engineer in Illinois and Minnesota. PhD, Structural Engineering, Cornell University, 1988 MS, Structural Engineering, Cornell University, 1985 BS, Engineering Mechanics, Yale University, 1982 Hajjar’s research focuses on sustainable and resilient steel/concrete composite structures , earthquake engineering , structural stability , and large-scale experimental testing . He pioneered design for deconstruction and physics-guided machine learning for structural analysis. His work addresses climate change risks through offshore wind resilience and hurricane risk assessment. His recent publications emphasize carbon reduction strategies via steel-CLT hybrids, machine learning techniques for seismic modeling, and experimental programs on composite diaphragms. Hajjar’s projects include the STReSS Laboratory , equipped with a reinforced concrete strong floor for full-scale structural testing. 2025 William H. Wisely American Civil Engineer Award 2025 SSRC Distinguished Member Award 2021 AISC Lifetime Achievement Award 2018 Robert D. Klein Lectureship 2007 ASCE Fellow Hajjar mentors PhD students, including R. Bailey Bond (2024), and leads major initiatives like the Academic Center for Reliability and Resilience of Offshore Wind (ARROW) and the Steel Diaphragm Innovation Initiative . His advocacy extends to integrating sustainability, resilience, and equity into national building codes through roles in the Structural Engineering Institute and American Society of Civil Engineers.

Franck Portierمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Macroeconomics
• Monetary Policy
• Economic Theory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Franck Portier is a Professor of Macroeconomics at the Department of Economics, University College London (UCL). His research focuses on macroeconomic theory, monetary policy, inflation dynamics, and business cycle analysis. He holds a PhD in Economics from Université Paris I (1989–1993). Portier’s work examines the role of expectations, supply shocks, and policy frameworks in driving inflation and economic fluctuations. Notable contributions include analyzing the ‘dominant role of expectations’ in inflation dynamics and exploring the implications of flat Phillips curves. He has presented extensively at leading institutions and conferences, including the NBER Macro Annual and the CEPR MEF Symposium. He actively organizes workshops such as the Vigo Workshop on Dynamic Macroeconomics and collaborates with researchers globally. His research spans theoretical frameworks (e.g., DSGE models) and empirical applications, emphasizing policy-relevant insights into monetary policy design and macroeconomic stability. Portier’s teaching includes advanced macroeconomic courses at UCL, covering topics like long-run growth, liquidity traps, and hyperinflation. He also engages in academic governance, contributing to research initiatives and student mentorship.

Ilyas Khanمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Geometric Analysis
• Geometric Flows
• Differential Geometry
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Ilyas Khan is an NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Duke University's Department of Mathematics, supervised by Robert Bryant. His research focuses on geometric analysis and geometric flows, particularly studying the structure of geometric PDEs and their solutions in higher codimension settings. He holds a position within the Department of Mathematics without part-time status. Research Interests: Ilyas' work centers on geometric flows (e.g., mean curvature flow, Laplacian solitons) and geometric analysis, with an emphasis on self-shrinkers, translating surfaces, and solutions with finite total curvature. His research combines differential geometry with partial differential equations to explore uniqueness properties of geometric structures and their asymptotic behaviors. Publications Overview: His work includes studies on G 2 Laplacian solitons, ancient solutions to curve shortening flows, and applications of dyadic decomposition to convex domains. Recent contributions address uniqueness theorems for asymptotically conical self-shrinkers and self-expanders in higher codimensions, demonstrating rigorous analysis of geometric PDEs. Advising & Grants: No advising roles or specific grants listed in the provided information. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with Duke University's Mathematics Department but no specific labs or collaborative teams explicitly mentioned.

• Plasma Physics
• Magnetic Fusion Plasmas
• Turbulence
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Özgür D. Gürcan is a 2nd Class Research Officer (Researcher) at the Plasma Physics Laboratory (LPP), affiliated with CNRS and École Polytechnique in France. He has been with LPP since December 2009, contributing to research in plasma turbulence and fusion energy. Previously, he held postdoctoral and research positions at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), where he also served as a Summer Lecturer in 2004. His work bridges fundamental plasma physics and applied fusion science, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration. Education: PhD in Physics, University of California, San Diego (2005) BS in Physics, Middle East Technical University, Turkey (1999) Research Interests: His primary focus lies in turbulence, transport, and rotation mechanisms in magnetic fusion plasmas. He investigates self-organization phenomena, nonlinear dynamics, and pattern formation, particularly within tokamak systems. Key topics include plasma angular momentum, intrinsic rotation, electric field shear, and drift-wave turbulence. His work combines theoretical models and experimental data to advance understanding of confinement challenges in fusion research. Publications Trends: Gürcan’s publications (2000–2009) consistently address turbulence in magnetically confined plasmas. Early work (e.g., 2000) explored foundational plasma dynamics, while later contributions (2005–2009) delved into drift-wave turbulence and its implications for fusion energy. He frequently collaborates with international teams, publishing in top journals like Phys. Rev. Lett. and Physics of Plasmas . Awards and Grants: No scientific awards or grant information is explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. Advising and Labs: He is part of the Plasma Physics Laboratory (LPP), a joint CNRS-École Polytechnique-Sorbonne University unit. While no formal advisees are listed, his research contributions align with training doctoral students in plasma physics through collaborative projects. His work is supported by the LPP’s technical infrastructure and digital simulation expertise.

Shaoyu Zhaoمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Advanced composite structures
• Mechanical metamaterials
• Graphene nanocomposites
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Dr. Shaoyu Zhao is a Research Fellow (Level A) at RMIT University's School of Engineering. His research focuses on advanced composite structures, mechanical metamaterials, graphene nanocomposites, and molecular dynamics simulations. He holds an ARC DECRA Fellowship and has over 40 journal publications with 2000+ citations (h-index 26). Awards include the ICES2024 Best Paper Award and 2025 DECRA. He supervises Masters/PhD students in areas like metaconcrete and functionally graded structures. Editorial roles include Early Career Board Member for Engineering Structures (Q1), International Journal of Structural Integrity (Q1), and others. Teaching includes the course MIET1076 - Mechanical Vibrations. His work bridges nanoscale simulations (e.g., graphene interfaces) with macro-scale engineering applications (e.g., 3D-printed composites and metamaterial energy absorption). Research spans multi-physics phenomena in perovskite materials and machine learning-driven material analysis. Key Projects: Metaconcrete composites, origami metamaterials, graphene-reinforced nanocomposites Lab Focus: Multiscale modeling for aerospace composites and smart materials

• Differential Geometry
• Geometric Analysis
• Riemannian Geometry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bianca Santoro is an Investigator in Mathematics Münster and a member of the Collaborative Research Center (CRC) 1442 'Geometry: Deformations and Rigidity' at the University of Münster. She is affiliated with the Mathematisches Institut within the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science. Her research focuses on differential geometry, geometric analysis, and related areas such as Riemannian geometry and partial differential equations. She has contributed to topics including Ricci-flat metrics, Hamiltonian stationary Lagrangian submanifolds, and singularities in geometric problems. Education and career highlights include her work at the Instituto Nacional de Matemática Pura e Aplicada (IMPA), where she authored foundational texts like Introduction to evolution equations in geometry (2009) and Holonomy Groups in Riemannian Geometry (2012). Her research spans projects such as 'Curvature, shape, and global analysis' (T5) and 'Singularities and PDEs' (T6) under Mathematics Münster’s framework. Her publications reflect expertise in geometric PDEs, bifurcation theory, and complex geometry, with contributions to both theoretical developments and applied methodologies. Santoro’s work is supported through collaborative initiatives like the CRC 1442, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to geometric deformations and rigidity phenomena.