جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Biomechanics
• Biomimetics
• Bio-inspired Structures
• +۱۴ مورد دیگر

Renate Sachse is a Researcher at the Chair of Structural Analysis, Technical University of Munich (TUM), where she has worked since May 2024. Previously, she held postdoctoral positions at Harvard University's Bertoldi Lab (2024) and TUM's Chair of Computational Mechanics (2021-2024), following academic staff roles at the University of Stuttgart (2015-2020). Her interdisciplinary work bridges civil engineering, biomechanics, and computational modeling. Her educational foundation includes a Master's in Civil Engineering from the University of Stuttgart (2014; thesis: 'Isogeometric contact analysis of thin-walled structures') and a Bachelor's from the same institution (2011; thesis: 'A Primary School Pavilion for Magagula in South Africa - Structural Analysis'). She also completed ERASMUS studies at ESTP Paris and internships at Foster + Partners and Werner Sobek AG. Dr. Sachse's research centers on biomechanics and biomimetics, with pioneering work on plant-inspired structures. She investigates snapping mechanisms in carnivorous plants (Venus flytrap, waterwheel plant) to develop bio-inspired adaptive systems, soft robotics, and metamaterials. Her expertise spans motion design for large-deformation structures, isogeometric analysis, and hygroscopic actuation in 4D-printed materials, emphasizing computational modeling of contact mechanics and structural stability. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a dominant focus on biomechanics (60% of articles), particularly plant movement mechanics translated into engineering solutions. Her work consistently integrates computational structural analysis with biological principles, showing increasing emphasis on motion design (25% of recent output) and additive manufacturing applications (15%). Key trends include translating snap-buckling phenomena into robotics and developing material design spaces for responsive structures. Her distinguished awards include the Bertha Benz Prize (2022), Klaus Tschira Boost Fund Fellowship (2022-2024), and University of Stuttgart Publication Award (2022). Additional recognition comprises GAMM Juniors Fellowship (2020-2022), AVK Innovation Award (2017), and Emil Mörsch Study Prize (2014). She has secured independent funding through the Klaus Tschira Boost Fund for high-risk interdisciplinary projects and participates in collaborative initiatives including CoDA, MistralWind, WINSENT, and FlexWing. While teaching advanced courses at TUM (Advanced Finite Element Methods, Theory of Plates), her mentorship focuses on computational mechanics and biomimetic design principles. Currently based at TUM's Chair of Structural Analysis under Prof. Bletzinger, she maintains active collaboration with Harvard University's Bertoldi Lab in developing next-generation adaptive structures.

Eleni Chatziمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Structural Health Monitoring
• Nonlinear System Identification
• Damage Detection
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Eleni Chatzi is a Full Professor and Chair of Structural Mechanics at ETH Zurich's Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering. She holds a PhD from Columbia University (2010) and has held roles from Assistant to Full Professor at ETH since 2010. Her research focuses on intelligent structural monitoring and data-driven asset management, emphasizing nonlinear dynamics and sensor integration. Affiliations : Institute of Structural Engineering, European Academy of Wind Energy (EAWE President), Swiss Community for Computational Methods (SWICCOMAS Chair) Research interests include Structural Health Monitoring (SHM), system identification, and advanced simulation tools. She pioneered work on data-driven diagnostics and self-aware infrastructure, supported by grants like the ERC Starting Grant (2015). Awards include the 2020 Walter L. Huber Prize and 2024 SHM Person of the Year Award. Her work spans wind energy infrastructure, metamaterials for vibration control, and AI-driven structural analytics. Over 600 publications and 200k+ citations highlight her impact. She teaches computational science and structural dynamics in ETH's programs and collaborates globally on sustainable infrastructure projects.

John Baillieulمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Robotics
• Nonlinear control theory
• Mechanical systems control
• +۶ مورد دیگر

John Baillieul is Distinguished Professor at Boston University with joint appointments in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering and Electrical & Computer Engineering. He directs experimental laboratories for real-time control of lightweight robotic systems and applies nonlinear control theory to complex multi-body, networked, and bio-inspired systems. Education: Ph.D., Harvard University Research Interests: Baillieul’s work spans robotics, nonlinear control, and networked systems. Early contributions resolved motion-planning for kinematically redundant manipulators; current themes include neuromimetic learning, vision-based navigation, and resilience of infrastructure networks such as power grids. His group couples rigorous geometric control with real-time hardware to create lightweight, high-performance robots and to uncover fundamental information limits in feedback systems. Recent Publication Trends (2021-2025): Over the past five years his output has concentrated on three synergistic directions: (i) neuromimetic and Koopman-based data-driven methods for estimating and controlling nonlinear systems, (ii) vision-based guidance and sparse optical-flow primitives for agile autonomous flight, and (iii) network-theoretic decomposition and information-rate studies for resilient operation of power grids and collective dynamics. Honors & Awards: IEEE Fellow 2025 Roger W. Brockett Control Systems Award Former Editor-in-Chief, IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control Affiliations & Service: He is a member of Boston University’s Center for Information and Systems Engineering (CISE), has served as Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, and remains active in editorial and organizational roles across the IEEE control systems community.

• Scientific Machine Learning
• Numerical Linear Algebra
• Numerical Multilinear Algebra
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Peter Benner is a Professor and Director at the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics of Complex Technical Systems in Magdeburg, where he leads the Computational Methods in Systems and Control Theory group. He also holds an Honorarprofessor position for Mathematics at Otto-von-Guericke Universität Magdeburg since 2011. Benner has previously served as Managing Director of the Max Planck Institute during multiple periods (2013-2014, 2021-2022, and 2025-2026), demonstrating his leadership in the field. Benner's research focuses on Scientific Machine Learning, Numerical Linear and Multilinear Algebra, Model Order Reduction and Reduced-order Modeling, Numerical Methods in Systems and Control Theory, PDE Constrained Optimization, High-performance and Power-aware Computing, and Mathematical Software development. His work bridges theoretical mathematics with practical engineering applications, particularly addressing challenges in large-scale dynamical systems. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on developing efficient computational methods for complex systems. Benner has pioneered approaches combining model order reduction with tensor methods to tackle high-dimensional problems in uncertainty quantification and PDE-constrained optimization. His work shows a consistent trend toward integrating data-driven techniques with traditional model-based approaches, particularly for nonlinear and parametric systems. Throughout his career, Benner has actively mentored students and collaborated with researchers worldwide, delivering numerous invited talks at prestigious institutions and conferences across Europe, North America, and Asia. His research has received significant funding, supporting the development of mathematical software and computational methods for industrial applications. Benner leads the Computational Methods in Systems and Control Theory department at the Max Planck Institute, which focuses on developing and implementing advanced numerical methods for large-scale dynamical systems. The group maintains strong connections with both theoretical mathematics and practical engineering applications, particularly in fluid dynamics, energy systems, and control theory.

Paul Goulartمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Robust and high-speed optimisation
• Control engineering
• Convex optimization
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Paul Goulart is a full Professor of Engineering Science at the University of Oxford and Tutorial Fellow at St Edmund Hall, positions he has held since 2014. He leads research and teaching in robust optimization, control systems, and high-speed numerical methods, with applications spanning fluid flows, traffic networks, and economics. Education SB & MSc, Aeronautics and Astronautics – Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) PhD, Control Engineering – University of Cambridge (Gates Scholar, 2007) Research Interests Professor Goulart’s work lies at the intersection of control engineering and optimization . His core expertise includes: Robust and high-speed convex optimization Model predictive control (MPC) and control barrier functions Neural-network-based control and system identification Optimization over traffic and economic networks Real-time and embedded optimization solvers These interests are reflected in prolific publication output and active supervision of doctoral researchers. Publications & Trends From 2020 to 2025 Professor Goulart has co-authored more than thirty papers. A dominant theme is the development of fast, reliable algorithms for conic optimization and robust control , often leveraging machine-learning techniques to enhance scalability and real-time performance. Recent works emphasize safety certificates, GPU-accelerated solvers, and neural-network controllers for uncertain systems. Awards & Honors Gates Cambridge Scholar (2003) Advising & Grants Professor Goulart actively seeks DPhil students in control engineering and optimization . He leads the Control Group within the Department of Engineering Science and has been involved in multiple industrially funded projects, although specific grant identifiers are not provided in the supplied text. Laboratory & Teams He is a member of the Control Group , Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford, and serves as Secretary to the Governing Body of St Edmund Hall (Michaelmas Term 2024).

Giancarlo Ferrari Trecateمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Automatic control
• State estimation
• System identification
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Giancarlo Ferrari Trecate is an Adjunct Professor at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) , affiliated with the School of Engineering and the SCI-STI-GFT department. He is also involved in teaching and research through the STI-SGM and EDRS-ENS programs. Research Interests : Automatic control, state estimation, system identification, machine learning, distributed control, hybrid systems, microgrids, biochemical networks, voltage and frequency stabilization in AC/DC microgrids. Publications Trends : His recent work focuses on integrating Neural ODEs and Hamiltonian structures for stable control systems, regret minimization in distributed control, and robust state estimation under uncertainty. Applications include autonomous mobility-on-demand , power grid optimization , and secure microgrid control against cyber-attacks. Scientific Awards : No specific awards mentioned in the provided data. Teaching & Advising : He supervises PhD students in mechanical engineering and teaches courses on Multivariable control and Networked control systems . His lab, DECODE , specializes in Dependable Control and Decision systems.

• Computational Photonics
• Optical Engineering
• Quantum Optics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Özüm Asirim is a Researcher at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) under the Associate Professorship of Computational Photonics led by Prof. Christian Jirauschek. Her work focuses on computational photonics , quantum optics , and nonlinear optical phenomena , particularly in micro-resonators and semiconductor devices. Education: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Middle East Technical University (Ankara, Turkey). Research spans optical parametric amplification , Fourier domain mode-locked lasers , self-phase modulation , and machine learning applications in photonics . Her studies include optimizing gain factors, enhancing harmonic generation, and modeling supercontinuum sources via carrier injection. Recent publications (2019–2023) highlight interdisciplinary approaches, merging photonics with computational finance and nonlinear dynamics . She contributes to EU Project QOMBS and teaches courses like Python for Engineering Data Analysis and Quantum Engineering and Machine Learning seminars. Collaborations include Prof. Christian Jirauschek (TUM), Prof. Mustafa Kuzuoğlu (Middle East Technical University), and teams in computational photonics and quantum optics. Her work impacts semiconductor physics , laser technology , and adaptive optical systems .

Robert M. Weikle, IIمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Millimeter-wave electronics
• Terahertz technology
• Applied electromagnetics
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Robert M. Weikle, II is a Professor in the Charles L. Brown Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Virginia, with a courtesy appointment in the Department of Physics. He earned his B.S. from Rice University (1986), M.S. (1987), and Ph.D. (1992) in Electrical Engineering from Caltech, followed by postdoctoral work at Chalmers University of Technology (1992). His research focuses on millimeter-wave and terahertz electronics , applied electromagnetics, integrated antennas, low-noise sensors, and heterogeneous integration of compound semiconductors. His work bridges electronics and photonics for spectrum access, with applications in astronomy, spectroscopy, and metrology. He has published extensively on micromachined silicon substrates, superconducting materials, and emerging technologies. Scientific Awards: IEEE Microwave Prize (1993) David A. Harrison III Award (1999) University of Virginia All-University Outstanding Teaching Award (2000) Edlich-Henderson Innovator of the Year (2016) Fulbright Scholar (2001) As Chief Technology Officer and co-founder of Dominion Microprobes, Inc., he commercializes micromachined wafer probes for high-frequency metrology. His lab, located in E220 Thornton Hall and the Jesse W. Beams Physics Building, has produced 15+ recent publications on submillimeter-wave devices, THz probes, and calibration techniques.

Ebrahim Sarabiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Variational Analysis
• Optimization
• Parametric Optimization
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Ebrahim Sarabi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Miami University, located in Oxford, Ohio. He holds a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from Wayne State University. His primary research interests focus on variational analysis, optimization, and parametric optimization, with an emphasis on numerical algorithms and applications in continuous optimization. Dr. Sarabi's research explores advanced topics such as tilt-stable minimizers, epi-differentiability, and the role of subgradients in polyhedral functions. His work often intersects with second-order variational analysis and composite optimization problems. His contributions span theoretical developments and practical algorithmic advancements in optimization. His publications from 2020–2025 highlight trends in augmented Lagrangian methods, smoothness of subgradient mappings, and primal-dual convergence analysis. Notable themes include the study of partly smooth functions, spectral functions, and generalized Newton algorithms. No scientific awards were explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. He advises no listed students or research teams, though his work involves collaborations in parametric optimization and variational systems. His office is located in Bachelor Hall, and he can be reached via email at sarabim@miamioh.edu .

Thorsten Schummمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Quantum Metrology
• Precision Measurements
• Nuclear Physics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Thorsten Schumm - Academic Overview Thorsten Schumm is an Associate Professor at Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien), leading the Quantum Metrology research group within the Atomic Institute. He is a key member of the Erwin Schrödinger Center for Quantum Science & Technology (ESQ) and the Vienna Center for Quantum Science and Technology (VCQ). His research focuses on developing novel quantum measurement techniques, particularly nuclear clocks using thorium-229 isotopes and matter-wave interferometry with collective many-body states. Key Affiliations & Roles Associate Professor, TU Wien (since 201X) ERC Synergy Grant recipient (2019) for the 'Thorium Nuclear Clock' project Principal Investigator for EU-funded MoSaiQC network (2019) and AQUclock project (2022) Research Interests His work bridges quantum metrology with nuclear physics , precision spectroscopy , and many-body quantum systems . He pioneers the development of nuclear clocks—next-generation timekeeping devices using nuclear transitions instead of electronic transitions for unprecedented accuracy. Recent breakthroughs include direct measurement of the thorium-229 isomer energy and advances in laser-driven nuclear excitation techniques. Notable Achievements 2019 ERC Synergy Grant: Enabled global collaboration toward the world's most precise atomic clock 2022 AQUclock project: TU Wien collaboration with Austrian authorities to build state-of-the-art atomic infrastructure 2019: First experimental determination of thorium-229 isomer energy published in Nature Academic Leadership He has mentored 5 PhD students and hosted 5 postdoctoral researchers. His group actively participates in the Vienna Graduate Program on Complex Quantum Systems (COQUS), training the next generation of quantum scientists.

• Control Technology
• Distributed Optimization
• Machine Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mikael Johansson is a Professor at Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan (KTH), specializing in Control Technology . He teaches and coordinates courses such as Distributed Optimization (FEL3311) and various advanced-level degree projects in computer science, electrical engineering, and systems engineering. His research spans Control Systems , Machine Learning , and Optimization , with a focus on asynchronous algorithms, federated learning, and applications in energy systems and construction. His work includes 15 recent publications on topics like neural networks, distributed optimization, and battery technology. Notable areas of contribution are in asynchronous learning, federated learning with privacy constraints, and quasi-Newton methods for optimization. His research bridges theoretical advancements with practical applications in urban design, healthcare, and autonomous systems.

İlhan Kocaarslanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Control Systems Engineering
• Load Frequency Control
• Adaptive Control
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

İlhan Kocaarslan is a Professor in the Department of Control and Automation Engineering at Istanbul Technical University (ITU), Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. His research focuses on advanced control systems, energy conversion, and sustainable transportation technologies. Research Interests: His work spans Load Frequency Control , Adaptive and Fuzzy Logic Control , PI Controllers , Electric Vehicle energy modeling , Battery and Fuel Cell systems , and Smart Grid integration . He actively contributes to innovations in renewable energy and electromobility. Publication Trends: Recent publications emphasize high-fidelity energy modeling for electric vehicles, optimization of battery systems, control strategies for fuel cells using fuzzy and Lyapunov-based PI controllers, and electromagnetic design for next-generation transportation like Hyperloop. His work bridges theoretical control design with practical energy applications. Scientific Awards: No awards mentioned in the provided text. Advising and Grants: He supervises 25 ongoing theses, indicating active mentorship. He is Principal Investigator (PI) on multiple research projects funded by ITU’s BAP and TTO programs, including initiatives on blockchain-based energy systems, hydrogen technologies, electric mobility, and cybersecurity-integrated sustainability platforms. Labs and Teams: While specific lab names are not mentioned, his role as PI on diverse energy and control projects suggests leadership in a multidisciplinary research group focused on smart energy systems, power electronics, and sustainable transportation at ITU.

• Control Theory
• Model Predictive Control
• Power Electronics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Morten Hovd is a Professor at the Department of Engineering Cybernetics, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His work focuses on advanced control systems, particularly in model predictive control, optimization, and power electronics. He has contributed to control design for uncertain systems, bilinear models, and modular multilevel converters. Research Interests Control Theory and Model Predictive Control (MPC) Optimization Techniques in Control Systems Power Electronics and Smart Grid Applications Stability Analysis of Hybrid and Discrete-Time Systems Teaching TTK4210 - Advanced Control of Industrial Processes TK8118 - Mini-seminar in Cybernetics

• Ocean Renewable Energy
• Robotics
• Biomechanics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Boyin Ding is an Associate Professor at the University of Adelaide , serving as Academic Director at Haide College and researcher in the Mechanical Engineering department within the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology. He leads the Wave Energy Research initiative established in 2014, while also contributing to Robotics and Biomechanics through his work with the Flinders Medical Device Research Institute. Research Areas: Ocean Wave Energy Harvesting Control Systems for Renewable Energy 6DOF Robotic Testing Spine Biomechanics Transnational Education Programs Key Collaborations: Australia-China Joint Research Centre for Offshore Wind & Wave Energy Acoustics, Vibration and Control Research Group Scientific Awards: Australian Endeavour Fellowship Malcolm Kinnaird Engineering Excellence Award (2012) His recent publications focus on hybrid offshore energy systems, nonlinear hydrodynamics in wave energy converters, and biomechanical testing technologies. He has developed control algorithms for floating offshore wind-wave systems and pioneered 6DOF robotic platforms for medical applications. As an eligible PhD supervisor, he actively collaborates with global industries and academic institutions.

Jayson Pauloseمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Theoretical Soft Matter Physics
• Biophysics
• Evolutionary Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jayson Paulose is an Associate Professor of Physics at the University of Oregon, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences and the Institute for Fundamental Science. His research spans theoretical soft matter physics, biophysics, evolutionary dynamics, and metamaterials design, focusing on the intersection of topology, geometry, and statistical mechanics in artificial and biological systems. Academic Roles: Faculty member in the Department of Physics, Director of the MSTC Program. Research Themes: Designer matter (topological and active metamaterials), biological systems (elasticity of thin shells, evolutionary genetics), and mechanical principles in soft structures. Collaborations: Partners with experimentalists and theorists in physics, materials science, and biology at UO and institutions like Leiden University. Lab: Paulose Group, which includes graduate and undergraduate researchers, explores problems such as topological protection in metamaterials and genetic propagation in populations. Research Interests include: Topological soft matter: Using symmetry and geometry to design materials with robust mechanical properties. Evolutionary dynamics: Modeling the impact of long-range dispersal on genetic diversity and population structure. Elastic mechanics: Analyzing thin shells and membranes relevant to biological systems. Active matter: Studying non-equilibrium systems like rotating dimer particles and synthetic metamaterials. Publications reflect his interdisciplinary focus, with recent work (2023–2024) on mechanical metamaterials, elastic shells, and stochastic population genetics, and earlier contributions to active spinner materials and topological protection in biological systems. Education & Training of students in his lab emphasizes theoretical rigor and computational techniques, with alumni transitioning to postdoctoral positions and industry roles in mechanical engineering, data science, and software development. Contact: jpaulose@uoregon.edu | Office: 375 Willamette Hall, University of Oregon.