جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Jeffrey Nasonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Water Quality and Treatment
• Environmental Engineering
• Aquatic Chemistry
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jeffrey Nason is a tenured Professor and current Head of the School of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering at Oregon State University's College of Engineering. With degrees in civil, environmental, and chemical engineering from Cornell University and the University of Texas, he has been a faculty member since 2007 and was promoted to full professor in 2021. His leadership extends beyond research to graduate program administration, where he served eight years as Associate Head for Graduate Programs. Ph.D. Civil Engineering - University of Texas, 2006 M.S. Environmental Engineering - Cornell University, 2002 B.S. Chemical Engineering - Cornell University, 1997 Research spans two primary domains: water quality engineering examining copper removal from stormwater using Apatite II™ and compost, and nanomaterial environmental fate investigating heteroaggregation dynamics of engineered nanoparticles with natural colloids. Key projects include NSF-funded studies on traceable nanoparticles and virtual laboratory effectiveness in engineering education. Recent publications focus on epistemic practice development in digital learning environments and metal speciation analysis in complex matrices. NSF CAREER Award (2013) NSF Grant #13 (for traceable nanomaterials research) Advising over 18 graduate and undergraduate students, his lab has produced significant work on nano-particle interactions , stormwater treatment technologies , and educational methodology . Collaborative efforts with Oregon Department of Transportation and National Science Foundation demonstrate institutional impact. Safety protocols emphasize strict adherence to OSU's Chemical Hygiene Plan with specialized SOPs for nanomaterial handling and metal analysis.

Shahriar Afkhamiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Interfacial Phenomena
• Nanoscale Flows
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Shahriar Afkhami is Professor and Associate Chair for Graduate Studies in Mathematical Sciences at New Jersey Institute of Technology, with a joint appointment in Data Science. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toronto (2007) and completed postdoctoral training at Virginia Tech. His research expertise includes: Computational modeling of interfacial phenomena Dynamics of complex fluids and soft matter Nanoscale fluid behavior and wetting Magnetic fluid dynamics and applications High-performance numerical methods Dr. Afkhami's publications focus on fundamental aspects of fluid behavior at interfaces and small scales. Recent work examines dynamic contact angles, viscoelastic flow instabilities, magnetic nanoparticle transport for drug delivery, and numerical challenges in wetting phenomena. His research combines advanced numerical techniques with physical insights to address problems in fluid dynamics and interfacial science. He has held visiting positions at Brown University, Institut Jean le Rond d'Alembert (Paris), and Virginia Tech. Dr. Afkhami serves as affiliate faculty with NJIT's Institute for Data Science and Center for AI Research. No scientific awards or student information is provided.

Steve Ulrichمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Spacecraft Guidance, Navigation and Control (GN&C)
• Spacecraft Proximity Operations
• Attitude Dynamics and Control
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Steve Ulrich is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Carleton University and Director of the Spacecraft Robotics and Control Laboratory. He holds a B.Eng. and M.A.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Université de Sherbrooke and a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from Carleton University. His research focuses on spacecraft guidance, navigation, and control (GN&C), computer vision-based navigation systems, and space robotics. He has contributed to ESA’s PROBA-2 spacecraft systems and MIT’s space systems laboratory experiments. Education: B.Eng, Electrical Engineering, Université de Sherbrooke (2004) M.A.Sc, Electrical Engineering, Université de Sherbrooke (2006) Ph.D, Aerospace Engineering, Carleton University (2012) Research Interests: Spacecraft GN&C algorithms/software Proximity operations and formation flying Attitude dynamics and control Robotics and computer vision Solar drag and perturbation management His recent work emphasizes deep learning for autonomous capture systems, real-time vision-based navigation, and adaptive control strategies for space robotics. Articles highlight advancements in obstacle avoidance, optimal guidance, and experimental validation of control algorithms. The Spacecraft Robotics and Control Laboratory develops technologies for on-orbit servicing and debris removal. Advising focuses on graduate students in aerospace robotics and control systems. His lab collaborates with industry on projects like tether-based debris capture and CubeSat navigation systems.

William Uspalمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Microhydrodynamics
• Statistical Mechanics
• Active Matter
• +۳ مورد دیگر

William Uspal is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Hawaii's College of Engineering. He holds a PhD in Physics from MIT (2013) and a B.Phil in Engineering Physics, Mathematics & Philosophy from the University of Pittsburgh (2007). His postdoctoral research at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems (2013–2018) focused on microhydrodynamics and active matter systems. Research interests include microhydrodynamics, statistical mechanics, active matter, self-organization, and soft matter simulation. His work explores colloidal systems, catalytically active particles, and microfluidic engineering with applications in nanotechnology and biomimetic robotics. Key contributions include studies on chemotaxis of nanoparticles, bacterial biohybrid microswimmers, and topographical guidance of active matter. His research bridges theoretical modeling (e.g., diffusiophoretic forces) with experimental systems (e.g., Janus particles and Hele-Shaw flow dynamics). Teaching includes ME311 Thermodynamics (Fall 2018). He collaborates internationally, with publications in journals like Nature Communications, Science Advances, and Physical Review Letters.

Anand Subramaniamمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biomolecular Science and Engineering
• Nanotechnology
• Biomembrane Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anand Subramaniam is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Bioengineering at the University of California, Merced. His research focuses on understanding the physicochemical mechanisms governing biomembrane assembly and function, using tools from soft matter physics, chemistry, and molecular biology. He leads the Subramaniam Lab, which develops biomimetic materials and semi-synthetic cells for applications in therapeutics and diagnostics. Education: PhD in Applied Physics (Harvard University, 2011), S.M. in Applied Physics (Harvard University, 2011), A.B. in Biology (Harvard University, 2005, Cum Laude). Awards include the UC Merced Academic Senate Award for Distinguished Early Career Research (2018–2019) and the NSF CAREER Award (2019). He co-founded the NASA Merced Nanomaterials Center for Energy and Sensing (MACES) and is a senior investigator at the Center for Cellular & Biomolecular Machines (CCBM). Research interests span biomimetic materials, vesicle engineering, and bottom-up synthetic biology. His lab pioneered the PAPYRUS method for high-yield giant vesicle assembly using cellulose substrates. Key projects include developing cost-effective vesicle-based therapeutics and studying lipid-glycan interactions in membrane dynamics. Advising: Mentors over 20 graduate and undergraduate students, including PhD candidates in Bioengineering, Chemistry, and Quantitative & Systems Biology. Alumni hold roles at institutions like Harvard University, Genentech, and Beckman Coulter. Labs/Teams: Principal Investigator at the Subramaniam Lab; affiliated with MACES, CCBM, and the UC Merced Department of Bioengineering. Collaborations span interdisciplinary groups in materials science, biophysics, and synthetic biology.

Vincent S. Riggiمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Prebiotic Chemistry
• Origin of Life
• Organic Synthesis
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Vincent S. Riggi is a Research Scientist (categorized as Researcher) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Astrobiology Research and Education Center. His research focuses on reconstructing early prebiotic environments to understand life's origin, specifically examining synthesis of reduced carbon compounds, polymerization of biomolecules, and simulation of extreme early Earth conditions. His experimental work investigates mineral-mediated condensation reactions, impact-driven organic transformations, and microdroplet chemistry under simulated planetary conditions. Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on developing novel experimental systems (hydrothermal reactors, microdroplet chambers) and computational approaches to map the prebiotic chemistry research landscape. Dr. Riggi collaborates on interdisciplinary projects examining Martian organic geochemistry, atmospheric prebiotic chemistry, and data-driven analysis of origins research. His work contributes to understanding chemical pathways from abiotic systems to primitive life.

Tim Spencerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Fluid Dynamics
• Liquid Crystal Modelling
• Microfluidics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Tim Spencer is a Research Fellow at the Materials and Fluid Flow Modelling Group within Sheffield Hallam University . His work focuses on applying theoretical and computational methods to model complex fluid systems, with expertise in the lattice Boltzmann method , finite differencing , and high performance computing . His research spans diverse applications in liquid crystals , biological flows , and microfluidics . His educational background includes a PhD (2005) and MSci (2002) in Engineering Physics from Sheffield Hallam University, where he received the Jeremy Laskowski Award and Mössbauer Award . He has supervised K. Burgin in their doctoral thesis on lattice-Boltzmann models for food rheology and collaborated with institutions like CNR Rome and University of Manchester . Recent publications highlight his work on non-Newtonian particle transport (2019), multicomponent lattice Boltzmann models (2017), and anisotropic medium optical nonlinearities (2017). These studies intersect computational physics , biomedical engineering , and materials science , emphasizing multi-scale modeling , fluid dynamics , and numerical methods . Scientific awards include: Jeremy Laskowski Award Mössbauer Award His research projects have involved consultancy for Seiko Epson Corporation and ZBD Displays Ltd. , modeling liquid crystal devices , and developing microfluidic systems for monodisperse drop formation. Collaborations extend to CNR Rome (hemodynamic flows) and University of Manchester (cell seeding in bioreactors).

Lia Bronsardمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Applied Mathematics
• Calculus of Variations
• Geometric Flows
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Lia Bronsard is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics & Statistics at McMaster University. She holds a PhD from New York University (1988) under Robert V. Kohn and has held positions at Brown University, the Institute for Advanced Study, and Carnegie Mellon University before joining McMaster in 1992. She served as President of the Canadian Mathematical Society (2014–2016) and is a Fellow of the CMS (2018). Her research focuses on geometric flows, applied mathematics, and calculus of variations, with notable contributions to interface dynamics, vortices in superfluids, and superconductivity models. She has been a plenary speaker at major conferences, including SIAM (2016) and the Mathematical Congress of the Americas (2017). Education: Bacc., Université de Montréal (1983) M.S. & Ph.D., New York University (1988) Research Interests: Bronsard applies geometric flows to study reaction-diffusion systems, pattern formation, and grain boundaries. Her work on vortices in superconductors and liquid crystals has advanced understanding of phase transitions and material science. Key topics include Ginzburg-Landau models, isoperimetric problems, and nonlinear partial differential equations. Awards & Editorial Roles: 2010 Krieger–Nelson Prize Editorial Board Member: Nonlinear Analysis , Mathematics in Science and Industry , and Canadian Applied Math Quarterly Teaching & Academic Leadership: Bronsard teaches advanced courses in analysis and applied mathematics, including Real Analysis II, Functional Analysis, and graduate-level topics. Her academic leadership includes editorial roles and national society presidencies.

Grant Allenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Atmospheric Physics
• Remote Sensing
• Greenhouse Gases
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Grant Allen is a Professor of Atmospheric Physics at the University of Manchester's School of Earth and Environmental Sciences. His research focuses on atmospheric composition, greenhouse gas emissions, and remote sensing technologies, particularly using drones and aircraft. He has led multiple national and international projects, including NERC-funded initiatives such as GAUGE, MOYA, and MOMENTUM. His work integrates field measurements, satellite data, and modeling to address climate change mitigation and environmental policy challenges. Allen holds a PhD in Infrared Remote Sensing of Peroxyacetyl Nitrate from the University of Leicester (2005). He is a Fellow of the Royal Meteorological Society and actively contributes to global environmental assessments through organizations like the NERC Peer Review College. Research interests include drone-based methane quantification, Arctic methane dynamics, and shale gas environmental baselining. Key projects include developing UAV technology for regulatory monitoring and quantifying emissions from landfills, oil platforms, and biomass burning. Allen’s work has informed UK policy on methane reduction and global climate budgets. His expertise spans atmospheric physics, spectroscopy, and interdisciplinary environmental solutions aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Hugh Coeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Atmospheric Composition
• Air Pollution
• Climate Effects
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Hugh Coe is a Professor of Atmospheric Composition at The University of Manchester and Director of the Manchester Environmental Research Institute (MERI). He also serves as a visiting Professor at Fudan University. His research focuses on air pollution processes, regional climate impacts, and large-scale atmospheric field studies, including biomass burning, transboundary pollution, and clean atmosphere dynamics. His work has led to over 300 peer-reviewed publications and an h-index of 69, earning recognition as one of the 100 Most Highly Cited Geoscientists (2014, 2018) and recipient of the 2022 Vilhelm Bjerknes Medal from the European Geophysical Union. Education : BSc Physics, Newcastle University (1989) PhD, University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST, 1993) Research Interests : Aerosol composition and processes Atmospheric measurements (including aircraft-based) Climate-air pollution interactions International field campaigns (e.g., India-UK collaboration on the Indo-Gangetic Plain) Urban air quality modeling (e.g., UK CleanAir OSCA project) Awards & Projects : Lead of UKRI-funded OSCA project NERC Digital Solutions Programme (Co-Investigator) Contributions to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on clean energy and environmental sustainability Labs & Teams : Leads the Atmospheric Science research group at The University of Manchester and collaborates with the Centre for Atmospheric Sciences. His work integrates observational data with advanced modeling for policy-relevant insights.

• Atmospheric Science
• Aerosol Chemistry
• Aviation Emissions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Paul Williams is a Senior Lecturer in Earth and Environmental Sciences at The University of Manchester. He holds a PhD in Physics (1999) and a BSc in Physics with Electronics from UMIST (1995). His research focuses on aerosol chemistry, atmospheric science, and aviation emissions, with particular interest in aircraft emissions regulation and air quality. He leads projects like the EASA-funded 'Assessment of Environmental Impacts Framework Contract' (2021-2025). Education: Doctor of Philosophy, Physics - The University of Manchester (1999) Bachelor of Science, Physics with Electronics - UMIST (1995) Research Interests: Aerosol and particulate matter characterization Aircraft emissions and their environmental impact Instrumentation for atmospheric measurements Sustainable aviation fuels and emission reduction Awards: Outstanding contribution to environmental sustainability (2019, awarded twice) Grants and Projects: Principal Investigator for EASA.2019.HVP.08 Lot 1 project (2021–2025)

Nico Grayمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Granular Flows
• Geophysical Flows
• Industrial Processes
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nico Gray is a Professor of Applied Mathematics at the University of Manchester, affiliated with the Department of Mathematics and the Manchester Centre for Nonlinear Dynamics. He holds a PhD from Cambridge University and a Habilitation from the Technical University of Darmstadt. His research focuses on granular flows, including geophysical phenomena like snow avalanches, debris flows, and industrial processes such as silo and conveyor belt dynamics. He has held prestigious fellowships from EPSRC and the Royal Society, and leads projects on particle segregation and avalanche dynamics. Gray's educational background includes a first-class degree from the University of Manchester (1988) and a PhD in sea-ice dynamics from Cambridge (1992). He has been at Manchester since 1998, advancing through roles to full professorship in 2006. His work combines theory, computation, and experiments to study nonlinear systems, particularly shock waves and segregation patterns in granular materials. Research interests include particle segregation in avalanches, levee formation in granular flows, and rheology modeling. His recent projects involve NERC grants on self-organized mass flows and EPSRC funding on segregation dynamics. He has over 100 publications and collaborates internationally. Gray advises on PhD projects related to granular flows and has received awards such as the Inaugural ‘Outstanding Reviewer’ for Journal of Fluid Mechanics .

Erich Muellerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Theoretical Condensed-Matter Physics
• Quantum Information
• Ultracold Atomic Gases
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Erich Mueller is a Professor at the Department of Physics , College of Arts and Sciences , Cornell University . He directs the Laboratory of Atomic and Solid State Physics and previously served as Director (2015-2023). His research focuses on theoretical physics of ultracold atomic gases , quantum optics , and exotic quantum phenomena . B.Sc. in Mathematics/Physics (1996, University of British Columbia) Ph.D. in Physics (2001, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) Postdoctoral: Ohio State University (2001-2003) Faculty: Cornell (2003-present, promoted to Professor in 2015) His research interests span quantum simulation of strongly correlated matter , non-equilibrium quantum dynamics , and topological states . He bridges condensed matter , nuclear physics , and high-energy physics concepts through cold atom experiments , using analytical and DMRG/cluster expansion techniques. Recent publications emphasize quantum information science (2022), Wigner-Mott transitions (2023), and non-Abelian braiding (2012). Collaborations include Randy Hulet (Rice), Brian DeMarco (UIUC), and Jeevak Parpia (Cornell) on superfluid 3 He studies. Scientific Recognition : Alfred P. Sloan Fellow (2005-2007) American Physical Society Fellow (2014) Paul Award for Advising Excellence (2013) He advises 11 graduate students (including Darren Pereira , Bhuvanesh Sundar ), with research groups exploring quantum Hall systems , spin-orbit coupling , and non-equilibrium phenomena . Funding sources include NSF and DARPA OLE grants.

Roman Stockerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Microbial Ecology
• Ecohydraulics
• Aquatic Microbiology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Roman Stocker is a Full Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering at ETH Zurich, where he leads an interdisciplinary research group combining engineering, physics, biology, and mathematics. His laboratory develops cutting-edge microfluidic and imaging technologies to study microbial processes in aquatic environments at the single-cell level. His research spans Microbial Ecology , Ecohydraulics , Biofilms , and Phytoplankton-Bacteria Symbiosis , with emphasis on how microscale processes drive ocean-scale biogeochemical cycles. Key methodologies include microfluidics, video microscopy, and mathematical modeling to investigate bacterial motility, chemotaxis, and environmental responses. His recent publications reveal fundamental mechanisms like shear-induced bacterial conjugation hotspots (PNAS 2025) and starvation motility trade-offs (Nature Microbiology 2025), demonstrating how physical forces shape microbial behavior. His work consistently bridges laboratory observations with environmental-scale implications. Major awards include: Symbiosis in Aquatic Systems Initiative Investigator Award (Moore Foundation) Simons Collaboration on Microbial Ecosystems Golden Owl Teaching Award (ETH Zurich) Milton Van Dyke Award (American Physical Society) Stocker teaches Hydraulics I and Ecohydraulics courses while leading field deployments worldwide. His lab comprises specialized teams including the Ecohydraulics Group (led by Luiz G.M. Silva) and bioMatter Microfluidics Unit (led by Eleonora Secchi), supported by SNSF, GBMF, and NCCR Microbiome grants. Current projects focus on coral microbiome dynamics, soil-water interfaces, and fish passage engineering.

• Asymptotic Methods
• Fluid Dynamics
• Discrete Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Christopher Lustri is a Senior Lecturer in Mathematics at the University of Sydney, part of the Faculty of Science. He holds a DPhil from the University of Oxford (2013) and a BEng/BAppSci from Queensland University of Technology (QUT). His research focuses on asymptotic methods, fluid dynamics, and discrete systems, with particular emphasis on exponential asymptotics to study phenomena like the Stokes Phenomenon. He has held roles at Macquarie University (2016–2023) and was a postdoc at the University of Sydney under Prof. Nalini Joshi. His work bridges theoretical mathematics with applications in fluid dynamics, nonlinear waves, and collective behavior. Notable contributions include studies on viscous fingering, granular chains, and self-assembly in biological systems. He was awarded the J. H. Michell Medal (2023) for outstanding research in applied mathematics. His work appears in journals like Nature Communications , Proceedings of the Royal Society A , and Journal of Fluid Mechanics . Research Themes: Exponential asymptotics in differential/difference equations Free-surface flows and bubble dynamics Discrete systems (e.g., particle chains, nonlinear waves)