جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Ashok Gadgilمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Energy Efficiency in Buildings
• Drinking Water Treatment
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ashok Gadgil is the Andrew and Virginia Rudd Family Foundation Chair Professor of Safe Water and Sanitation and a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley. He also serves as a Professor of the Graduate School since summer 2023 and was previously a Senior Faculty Scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL). Ph.D., Physics, UC Berkeley (1979) M.A., Physics, UC Berkeley (1975) M.Sc., Physics, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (1973) B.Sc., Physics, University of Bombay (1971) Gadgil’s research focuses on computational fluid dynamics , energy efficiency in buildings , and water treatment technologies for low-income regions . His lab develops scalable solutions like ECAR (ElectroChemical Arsenic Removal) and the Berkeley-Darfur Stove . He advocates for applying engineering to address climate change and poverty-related challenges. His recent publications demonstrate expertise in electrochemical water treatment , biomass stove emissions , and groundwater contaminant remediation . Notable awards include the National Medal for Technology and Innovation (2023) and the Lemelson-MIT Award (2012) . Advising: Mentored students working on arsenic removal, cookstove design, and groundwater remediation. Grants: Led the Development Impact Laboratory (DIL) and secured NSF fellowships for advisees. Labs & Teams: Directs the Gadgil Lab for Energy & Water Research, which merges technical innovation with humanitarian goals, particularly in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. The lab’s work spans ECAR , ARUBA , and Clean Cookstoves .

Joshua Apteمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Air Pollution
• Environmental Justice
• Environmental Engineering
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Joshua Apte is an Assistant Professor jointly appointed in the School of Public Health and the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley. His research focuses on air pollution, environmental justice, and climate change mitigation, with interdisciplinary applications ranging from atmospheric chemistry to urban planning. Education: ScB in Environmental Science from Brown University (2004), MS and PhD in Energy and Resources from UC Berkeley (2008, 2013). Prior to Berkeley, he held an Assistant Professorship at the University of Texas at Austin (2015–2020). Research interests emphasize air pollution exposure assessment , risk equity analysis , and environmental sensors . His work explores disparities in pollution exposure linked to historical redlining, urban infrastructure, and socioeconomic factors. Recent studies highlight persistent inequities despite regulatory improvements in California and global trends in particulate matter reduction. Publications focus on high-resolution air quality mapping, health impacts of PM2.5, and policy implications of pollution sources. Collaborative projects include calibrating low-cost sensors in India and evaluating electrification benefits in transportation sectors. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. Advising and grants details are not included, though his dual appointments suggest involvement in interdisciplinary research teams. Active participation in environmental health sciences and civil engineering collaborations is evident through his joint departmental affiliations.

Elizabeth Tilleyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Global Health Engineering
• Sustainable Urban Services
• Sanitation Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Elizabeth Tilley is an Associate Professor at ETH Zürich's Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering and Deputy Head of the Institute of Design, Materials and Fabrication. She holds a PhD in Economics from ETH Zurich and has extensive experience in sanitation, water, and solid waste systems in low-resource settings. Her work bridges engineering, economics, and public health, focusing on sustainable urban services in the Global South. She has led projects in Malawi, Nepal, and Central America, emphasizing equitable technologies and policy interventions. Key research areas include solid waste management impacts on public health, air quality, and sanitation systems. She co-founded the Global Health Engineering chair at ETH, integrating technical and social dimensions of development challenges. Prof. Tilley also serves as an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of KwaZulu-Natal and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Victoria, Canada. She is an Associate Editor for Water SA and the Journal of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene for Development . Her recent work highlights interdisciplinary approaches to waste governance, including studies on open burning's health impacts, low-cost waste treatment technologies, and migrant integration in urban waste practices. She collaborates with institutions like Eawag and Sandec, emphasizing participatory design in resource-constrained environments.

Lee Murrayمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Climate Science
• Atmospheric Chemistry
• Climate Modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lee Murray is an Assistant Professor of Physics at the University of Rochester, leading the Atmospheric Chemistry and Climate Modeling Group. His research focuses on the interplay between atmospheric chemistry, climate, and biogeochemical cycles, utilizing advanced models like GEOS-Chem and NASA GISS ModelE. His work addresses factors controlling atmospheric self-cleansing, impacts of human activities on air quality, and the role of lightning in climate change. Research Interests: Climate Science, Atmospheric Chemistry, and Environmental Modeling. His group explores topics such as ozone dynamics, methane emissions, and historical climate transitions, combining observational data with cutting-edge computational tools. Key Contributions: Recent studies include analyzing fugitive emissions from hydraulic fracturing, quantifying climate impacts of ozone changes, and evaluating the effects of anthropogenic activity on atmospheric composition. His work emphasizes bridging gaps between climate models and real-world data. Awards: No specific awards listed in the provided text. Advising & Grants: Details on grants or advisees are not explicitly mentioned here, though his research group likely involves graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. Labs/Teams: Leads the Atmospheric Chemistry and Climate Modeling Group, focusing on high-performance computing and global climate models.

Gopinath Kalaiarasanمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Air Quality
• Environmental Engineering
• Aerosol Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Gopinath Kalaiarasan is a Research Fellow in Systems Thinking at the University of Surrey, affiliated with the Global Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE), School of Sustainability, and Civil and Environmental Engineering. His work focuses on air quality, aerosol dynamics, and environmental health risks, with emphasis on urban microenvironments, pandemic-related aerosol transmission, and green infrastructure impacts. He holds a PhD and contributes to interdisciplinary research addressing climate change mitigation and public health through advanced monitoring and modelling techniques. Key research areas include particulate matter characterization, urban pollution mitigation strategies, and the interplay between air quality and infectious disease transmission. His recent studies investigate aerosol distribution in London’s underground systems, SARS-CoV-2 airborne transmission risks in public spaces, and the effectiveness of roadside hedges in reducing street canyon pollution. Dr. Kalaiarasan collaborates with institutions like the Institute for Sustainability to develop actionable solutions for sustainable urban development. Publications highlight trends in real-time air quality monitoring, environmental scenario analysis for urban heat islands, and physicochemical assessments of nanoparticles. Though no scientific awards are explicitly listed, his contributions demonstrate impactful research in environmental engineering and public health. Ongoing work integrates systems thinking approaches to address complex environmental challenges, emphasizing evidence-based policy recommendations and sustainable infrastructure design.

John F Wattsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS)
• Time of Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (ToF-SIMS)
• Cathodic Delamination
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor John F Watts holds the academic rank of Professor in Materials Science within the School of Mechanical Engineering Sciences. He specializes in surface analysis techniques like XPS and ToF-SIMS, focusing on adhesive bonding mechanisms for aerospace/automotive applications and corrosion prevention through organic coatings. His research also addresses cathodic delamination phenomena in coatings and interfaces between materials. Education: PhD, DSc, DUniv(Paris), CEng, FIMMM, FInstP, CPhys, FREng. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of Surface and Interface Analysis , sits on the International Steering Committee for ECASIA Conferences, and holds editorial roles in International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives . Awards include the prestigious Le Prix Dédale and a Doctorate Honoris Causa from Université Paris Diderot (2011). His work spans advanced materials characterization, battery technologies, and environmental applications of green infrastructure. Research emphasizes interfacial chemistry in adhesives, electrolyte-cathode interactions in batteries, and particulate capture mechanisms in urban environments. Publications focus on cutting-edge materials science, with recent contributions addressing W/Cu alloy interfaces, sodium-sulfur battery electrolytes, and green wall pollution mitigation. His interdisciplinary approach bridges surface chemistry, energy storage, and environmental engineering.

Sari Budisulistioriniمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Organic Aerosols
• Biomass Burning
• Airborne Microplastics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sari Budisulistiorini is a Research Fellow in the Department of Chemistry at the University of York, UK. Her research focuses on organic aerosol formation and transformation in urban environments, with particular emphasis on biomass burning emissions, airborne microplastics, and indoor-outdoor air quality interactions. She employs advanced analytical techniques such as aerosol mass spectrometry and numerical models like PMF and E-AIM to study aerosol sources and their environmental impacts. Education: PhD in Environmental Sciences from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2015), and a Master’s degree from the University of Melbourne (2008). Research interests include the chemical characterization of organic aerosols using real-time and offline instruments, including ACSM, CIMS, and Orbitrap LC-MS. Her work addresses the role of anthropogenic and biogenic emissions in aerosol formation, with applications to climate and health. Key projects include analyses of Indonesian peatland fires and the INGENIOUS initiative on household air pollution. Recent studies explore the neutralization of acidic particles by wildfire emissions, biogenic SOA in Delhi, and the impact of isoprene chemistry on aerosol properties. Collaborations span global institutions, focusing on tropical and urban atmospheric systems.

Mukesh Guptaمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Biomaterials
• Drug Delivery Systems
• Tissue Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mukesh Gupta is a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Vanderbilt University's School of Engineering. His research focuses on developing advanced biomaterials, including shear-thinning hydrogels, nanofibers, and ROS-responsive polymers for drug delivery and tissue engineering applications. He holds a Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry from the University of Pune, with earlier degrees from Mohan Lal Sukhadia University and the University of Rajasthan. His work emphasizes creating biodegradable systems that protect cells under mechanical stress and oxidative environments. Key projects include ROS-degradable foams for wound repair and targeted drug delivery platforms using micellar nanoparticles. Gupta collaborates extensively with colleagues on interdisciplinary projects in nanomedicine and regenerative medicine. Recent research trends show a focus on combining hydrogel mechanics with antioxidant properties to enhance therapeutic efficacy in applications like 3D bioprinting and cell transplantation. His materials have been applied to osteoarthritis treatment, cancer drug delivery, and cardiovascular protection. Gupta has advised numerous graduate students and contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed publications. His lab focuses on translational research with potential clinical applications in wound care, bone regeneration, and targeted therapeutics.

• Sustainable Waste Management
• Resource Recovery
• Biochar
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Philip Kwong is an academic at the University of Adelaide, affiliated with the School of Chemical Engineering within the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology. He holds the position of Associate Head of School (Internationalisation). His research focuses on sustainable waste management, resource recovery from biomass, and circular economy strategies. Key interests include biochar production, biomass combustion, battery recycling, and environmental applications of functional materials. Dr. Kwong has published over 60 articles in high-impact journals, with many in top-tier venues. He leads a research group equipped with advanced facilities such as continuous pyrolysis reactors, flue gas analyzers, and FTIR spectrometers. His work has been recognized through prestigious awards, including a Japan Society for Promotion of Science fellowship. He has secured substantial grants, including $1.5M for his startup ByGen, which commercializes low-cost carbon materials from agricultural waste. His patents and collaborations with industries like wineries and timber processors highlight his applied research impact. Teaching responsibilities include units like Process Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, and Biofuels. He actively supervises Higher Degree by Research candidates, fostering innovation in resource recovery technologies.

• Capillary Flows
• Wetting Dynamics
• Moving Contact Lines
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alex Lukyanov is a Senior Research Fellow/Lecturer in Applied Mathematics at the University of Reading's Department of Mathematics and Statistics, part of the School of Mathematical, Physical and Computational Sciences. He holds roles as Department Health and Safety Co-ordinator, Fire Warden, and Evacuation Officer. He earned his PhD in 1994 from the I.E. Tamm Theoretical Physics Department. His research focuses on capillary flows, wetting dynamics, moving contact lines, and complex interface phenomena, with applications in porous media and fluid dynamics. Notable contributions include modeling superfast nonlinear diffusion in particulate systems and analyzing oil slick dynamics in marine environments. His work spans experimental and theoretical studies, bridging fluid dynamics, soft condensed matter, and computational physics. Recent publications (2021–2025) emphasize environmental and biomedical applications, such as proton transport modeling for cancer therapy and capillary behavior in semi-confined geometries. Research Groups: Complex Fluids and Theoretical Polymer Physics Key Projects: Capillary transport in porous media, surface permeability analysis, and interfacial instability in industrial systems

Christian-Anders Nygaardمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Housing Economics
• Homelessness Risk Modeling
• Urban Sustainability Transitions
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Professor Christian-Anders Nygaard directs the Centre for Urban Transitions at Swinburne University, where he applies social economics to urban challenges. With expertise in housing systems and institutional innovation, his research analyzes: Urban sustainability transitions Housing market efficiency Homelessness risk prediction Transport emission impacts Recent studies quantify health benefits of electric vehicle adoption and document air pollution risks in public transit hubs. As co-Managing Editor of Housing Studies, he advances methodologies for assessing affordable housing systems and homelessness prevention. Collaborative projects with government agencies have developed predictive models identifying high-risk populations for homelessness using rental stress indicators and socioeconomic vulnerabilities.

• Atmospheric Chemistry
• Aerobiology
• Environmental Chemistry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

John Sodeau is a Professor of Physical Chemistry at University College Cork (UCC), Ireland. He leads the Centre of Research into Atmospheric Chemistry (CRACLab) and has been a faculty member since 1998. His research focuses on atmospheric chemistry and aerobiology, with expertise in cryospheric processes, bioaerosol detection, and particulate matter analysis. He has supervised over 40 PhD students and raised €10M+ in research funding. Sodeau has held leadership roles, including Head of Department (2000-2002 and 2010-2012), and contributed to national/international initiatives like the EPA-funded OLBAS project. He holds grants from SFI, EPA, and Marie Curie programs, and has published >120 peer-reviewed articles with an h-index of 28. Education: Previous positions include Reader at the University of East Anglia (UEA) and lecturer at University of California, Irvine (UCI). Research Interests: His work spans 35 years in atmospheric processes and 6 years in aerobiology, with key themes: 1) Ice-mediated atmospheric reactions (e.g., polar stratospheric clouds), 2) Real-time bioaerosol detection via WIBS technology, and 3) Health impacts of urban particulate matter. He pioneered the interdisciplinary B.Sc. Environmental Sciences program at UCC. Publications: Recent work includes studies on fungal spore dynamics, composting emissions, and marine aerosol growth. His lab develops novel instruments for real-time bioaerosol monitoring and collaborates internationally (e.g., Droplet Measurement Technologies, USA). He chairs conferences like the 100th Faraday Discussion and serves on funding review panels (NERC, NSF, etc.). Awards: Recognized for research contributions but no specific named awards listed. Grants: €200k+ EPA grant for composting emissions (2015), €248k for cryospheric studies (2014), and others totaling over €10M. Teams: Leads CRACLab and collaborates with institutions like MetEireann and University of Denver (Marie Curie Fellowship). Future Work: Expanding real-time pollen monitoring networks in Ireland and studying small town pollution (SAPPHIRE project).

Max Berkelhammerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Climate Science
• Atmospheric Processes
• Ecohydrology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Max Berkelhammer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), housed within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on understanding interactions between the land surface and atmosphere, with a particular emphasis on water and carbon cycles. Key areas include paleoclimate reconstructions using isotopic proxies, real-time observations of environmental systems, and modeling future climate dynamics. Current projects involve Arctic ice sheet-atmosphere exchange at Summit Greenland, Rocky Mountain forest water use at Niwot Ridge LTER, and tropical monsoon dynamics in the Indian Ocean. Education: BA Geology from Pomona College (2002), PhD Earth Sciences from University of Southern California (2010), postdoctoral training in atmospheric sciences at University of Colorado Boulder (2013). He has secured over $6M in grants as Principal Investigator or Co-PI, including DOE awards for root dynamics modeling and NSF support for Eemian interglacial studies. Research Interests: Climate change impacts on hydrological cycles Stable isotope geochemistry as environmental indicators Urban ecohydrology and climate adaptation Education outreach for secondary science teachers Notable Achievements : 2018 Silver Circle Teaching Award (UIC) Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship (2018-2019) Lead PI for 8+ federal/state research grants Labs/Teams: Directs the Atmosphere, Climate and Ecosystems Lab at UIC, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams on urban flux measurements (CROCUS project) and mountain observatories. Actively involved in the East River Watershed research consortium and NEON observatory collaborations.

• Rheology
• CO2 Sequestration
• Microclimate Simulation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Milan Patel is a Research Fellow at RMIT University's School of Engineering, specializing in chemical engineering and multiscale modeling. His research focuses on rheology of complex fluids, CO2 sequestration with enhanced natural gas recovery, and microclimate simulation. He employs computational methods like finite element analysis and collaborates with industry on fluid dynamics challenges. Industry Experience: Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Cambridge Research Scientist, CSIRO (Australia) Research Fellow, University of Western Australia Research Fellow, RMIT University Research Interests: Rheology and materials processing of polymers, foods, and particulate matter Subsurface CO2 sequestration modeling Air/heat/moisture transport in structures Multiscale numerical methods (Mathematica, ABAQUS, COMSOL) Teaching/Advising: Open to supervising Masters/PhD students in his research areas. Focuses on transport processes, CFD, and FEM applications.

Christopher Osburnمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Aquatic Biogeochemistry
• Coastal Carbon Cycling
• Photochemical Degradation of Organic Matter
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christopher Osburn is a Professor and Director of the Blue Economy Innovation Program at North Carolina State University (NCSU). His research focuses on aquatic biogeochemistry, effects of extreme weather on coastal carbon cycling, and microbial/photochemical degradation of organic matter. He holds a Ph.D. in Earth and Environmental Sciences from Lehigh University (2000) and B.A./B.S. degrees in Geological Sciences and Public Affairs from Indiana University (1991, 1995). Dr. Osburn’s work addresses how climatic events like tropical cyclones influence coastal ecosystems, particularly in North Carolina. He employs advanced analytical techniques (e.g., fluorescence spectroscopy, machine learning) to study dissolved organic matter (DOM) sources, transformations, and transport. His contributions include developing pan-Arctic DOC estimation algorithms and frameworks for DOM source apportionment. Key Research Themes: Coastal carbon cycling, DOM dynamics, climate change impacts, estuarine biogeochemistry Major Projects: Hurricane-driven carbon flux studies, Arctic DOC modeling, seagrass meadow biogeochemistry He has received the University Faculty Scholar award and authored over 60 peer-reviewed articles. Current efforts focus on integrating remote sensing and field data to improve coastal ecosystem monitoring.