جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Carmen Falaganمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Environmental Microbiology
• Geomicrobiology
• Bioremediation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Carmen Falagan is a Senior Lecturer in Environmental Microbiology at the University of Portsmouth , affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Health and the School of the Environment and Life Sciences . Her work bridges microbial ecology, geomicrobiology, and applied environmental biotechnology. Research Interests: Dr. Falagan investigates how microbial communities thrive in extreme environments such as acidic pit lakes and mine drainage sites. Key areas include: Bioleaching and biomining for metal recovery Bioremediation of mining waste Microbial responses to climate change Discovery of novel acidophilic microorganisms Geochemical impacts of microbial activity Recent Research Trends: Her 2024-2022 publications focus on optimizing bioleaching processes, characterizing microbial roles in lithium extraction, and studying nutrient dynamics in acidic environments. Collaborative projects span interdisciplinary topics like planetary health and sustainable metal recovery. Teaching Roles: She teaches Microbiology, Evolution, Biodiversity, and Environmental Microbiology to undergraduates and MSc students, supervising honors projects on acidophilic microbes and antimicrobial resistance. Labs and Collaborations: Dr. Falagan is part of the Institute of Life Sciences and Healthcare and Institute of the Earth and Environment , collaborating on EU-funded initiatives like H2020-NEMO. Her work integrates field studies, lab experiments, and computational analysis to address mining environmental impacts.

Lisa Baiمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Resource recovery from waste and wastewater
• Bioenergy production
• Biodegradable plastics (PHA)
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Lisa Bai is a Research Fellow at the Australian Centre for Water and Environmental Biotechnology (ACWEB) within the School of Chemical Engineering at the University of Queensland. She also maintains affiliations with the ARC Training Centre for Bioplastics and Biocomposites. Her research focuses on sustainable waste and wastewater management with expertise in resource recovery technologies and bioenergy production from organic waste streams. Dr. Bai earned her PhD from the University of Queensland and has a background in Bioengineering and Environmental Engineering. Prior to her academic career, she spent four years working at an environmental consultancy in North Queensland, where she specialized in aquaculture water bioremediation using macroalgae technologies and waste stream utilization for biomass production. Her research program spans four interconnected themes: 1) Data-Based Waste Identification and Characterisation for both core and non-core organic wastes; 2) Tailored Organic Waste and Wastewater Treatment Technology focusing on anaerobic digestion and nutrient recovery; 3) Biotechnology Assisted Process Optimisation for co-digestion modeling; and 4) Biotechnology Based Process Enhancement investigating microbial ecology mechanisms. Her work bridges molecular biology with engineering applications for practical waste management solutions. Analysis of her publication record reveals a consistent research trajectory in anaerobic digestion technologies and resource recovery, with recent work (2023-2025) focusing on enhancing digestion of challenging waste streams like paunch waste from meat processing. Her research demonstrates progression from fundamental laboratory studies to pilot-scale implementation with industry partners. Dr. Bai is actively involved in research funding, currently leading the 'Pilot-scale Validation of Anaerobic Co-digestion at Large Municipal STP' project (2024-2025) funded by Urban Utilities. Previously, she contributed to the 'Waste-to-Energy' project (2020-2024) under the Fight Food Waste CRC program. She serves as an Associate Advisor for PhD students working on biotechnologies for PHA production. Her research team collaborates closely with industry partners including Central SEQ Distributor-Retailer Authority and Red-Meat-Processing facilities to translate laboratory findings into commercial applications for sustainable waste management, demonstrating strong industry engagement and practical implementation focus.

Jully Tanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Engineering Education
• Sustainable Manufacturing
• Life Cycle Assessment
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jully Tan serves as an Associate Professor (Education Focused) at Monash University Malaysia's School of Engineering, leveraging over fifteen years of expertise in chemical engineering education and curriculum development. She plays pivotal roles in program accreditation through Malaysia's Engineering Accreditation Council and actively contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals via educational and environmental research. Her academic credentials include: PhD in Chemical Engineering, Universiti Malaya (research: life cycle assessment for microalgae production) Master of Environmental Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Dr. Tan's research centers on engineering education innovation —developing VR tools for process safety and gamified learning—and sustainable manufacturing , specializing in life cycle assessment of carbon/water footprints across palm oil, plastic waste, and biogas systems. Her work bridges theoretical knowledge with practical workplace readiness for multidisciplinary engineering students. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2022-2024) reveals dual thematic trajectories: educational technology (VR, gamification, digital equity) and circular economy solutions (plastic recycling, biowaste valorization, cellulose nanocrystals). These integrate environmental economics with industrial ecology, emphasizing scalable sustainability metrics for developing economies. Her accolades demonstrate excellence in both domains: IChemE Malaysia Highly Commended Award (2024) for educational innovation Engage & Educate Digital Learning Design Competition winner (2024) Faculty of Engineering Australia-Malaysia Travel Grant (2023) School of Engineering Certificate of Commendation for Early Career Education (2021) Institution of Engineers Malaysia Presidential Award (2022) As Primary Chief Investigator, Dr. Tan secures competitive grants including the 2025 Monash-Warwick project on ethical preparedness in engineering education and the ongoing VR-based process safety initiative (2022-2024). She mentors PhD candidates in teaching tool development and sustainable manufacturing while serving on national accreditation panels. Her leadership extends to organizing the Asia PSE Symposium and Malaysian Chemical Engineers Symposium, fostering industry-academia collaboration through the Institution of Engineers Malaysia.

Natalia Yakovlevaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sustainable Development
• Circular Economy
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Natalia Yakovleva is a Professor of Strategy and Sustainable Development at KEDGE Business School, where she leads the Sustainable Development Center of Excellence. She has held academic positions at Newcastle University, the University of Surrey, the University of Winchester, and Cardiff University in the UK. Her research focuses on sustainable development, circular economy, corporate social responsibility, and extractive industries, with fieldwork in Brazil, Ghana, India, and Russia. Education: PhD in Environmental Studies Her work examines sustainability in food systems, extractive industries, and waste management, emphasizing stakeholder engagement and policy innovation. She has published extensively in journals like the Journal of World Business and Journal of Business Ethics , and edited the Routledge Handbook of Extractive Industries and Sustainable Development . Current projects explore transitions to circular economy in developing economies, Indigenous socioecological resilience, and gender equality in artisanal mining. She collaborates globally with institutions on sustainable resource governance and community-focused mining practices. At KEDGE, she integrates sustainable development into strategic management education, advocating for systemic change through research and policy analysis. Her leadership in the Sustainable Development Center of Excellence drives cross-disciplinary initiatives addressing environmental and social challenges in extractive sectors.

• Hydrogen Production
• CO2 Capture
• Solar Thermal Energy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mehdi Jafarian is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Chemical Engineering at the University of Adelaide . His work focuses on hydrogen production , CO2 capture , solar thermal energy , and chemical looping combustion . Key research areas include: Solar thermal integration in industrial processes Hydrogen generation via methane pyrolysis CO2 sequestration technologies Advanced water treatment systems Thermochemical energy storage Research Trends : Recent publications emphasize hydrogen production optimization , PFAS removal , and molten metal reactor systems . Sub-fields span flash reactor modeling , hydrodynamic cavitation , and membrane-free electrolysis . Contact : mehdi.jafarian@adelaide.edu.au

Ivan Gitsov Ivanovمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Polymer Chemistry
• Green Chemistry
• Biocatalysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ivan Gitsov Ivanov is a Professor at the Department of Chemistry within the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry , where he also serves as Director of the Michael M. Szwarc Polymer Research Institute . His research spans polymer chemistry and green synthesis methodologies, focusing on hybrid materials with biomedical and environmental applications. PhD in Polymer Chemistry (Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1986) Editorial roles: MDPI Polymers , Molecules , Current Organic Chemistry Research Interests include: Design of dendritic-linear hybrid polymers for drug delivery and nanoreactors Development of green chemistry through biocatalysis and solvent-free synthesis Creation of smart hydrogels for environmental cleanup and biomedical uses Exploration of polymer-assisted biocatalysis for enzymatic efficiency enhancement Advancement of polymer recycling via controlled degradation strategies Notable Awards : 2023-2024: Courtesy Associate Professor , Biomedical and Chemical Engineering, Syracuse University 2021-2022: Fulbright Scholar at University of Aveiro, Portugal 2017: SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Scholarship 2011: External Honorary Member , ETH Zurich Polymer Chemistry Group 1999: Cottrell Scholar (Research Corporation) Publications highlight trends in biocatalytic polymer synthesis , self-assembling amphiphilic systems , and green chemistry applications across biomedical and environmental domains.

Emma Matchamمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Nutrient Cycling
• Precision Agriculture
• Agroecology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Emma Matcham is Assistant Professor in the Agronomy Department at the University of Florida, where she researches nutrient cycling and agroecosystem resilience under changing climate conditions. As a Certified Crop Advisor, she employs systems approaches to improve fertilizer management and reduce environmental impacts in agricultural systems. Her research focuses on climate adaptation strategies, precision agriculture technologies, and on-farm participatory trials to enhance nutrient use efficiency. Current projects investigate micronutrient management in peanuts, nitrogen optimization in silage corn, and potassium timing effects on sandy soils. Matcham develops computational tools like the cleanRfield R package for agricultural data processing and creates extension materials for precision farming. She collaborates on multi-state research projects examining soybean responses to sulfur and nitrogen across diverse U.S. environments. Her extension program delivers in-service training on geospatial data interpretation and supports county agents in addressing precision agriculture challenges.

Jacob Caldwellمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Cardiovascular Physiology
• Hemodynamics
• Microcirculation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jacob Caldwell is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Exercise & Sport Science at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse . His research focuses on cardiovascular physiology, specifically investigating mechanisms of vascular dysfunction in aging and diseases like peripheral artery disease. He explores therapeutic interventions such as dietary nitrate, passive stretching, and exercise training to improve vascular health and blood flow regulation. His work integrates advanced cardiovascular techniques to study microcirculation, hemodynamics, and endothelial cell function. Dr. Caldwell collaborates with the Mayo Clinic Health System on a collaborative research grant program , and his studies are conducted in the renovated Human Performance Lab , a hub for cutting-edge research and teaching. His office hours are available by appointment, with remote options for students unable to attend in person. He can be contacted at jcaldwell@uwlax.edu . His research highlights include examining how interventions like nitrate supplementation and stretching protocols enhance vascular responsiveness in patient populations, including cancer survivors and those with peripheral artery disease. His studies also address the impacts of space-related stressors (e.g., microgravity, radiation) on cardiovascular function, emphasizing translational applications for human health. Key themes in his work include: Age-related vascular decline and therapeutic mitigation strategies Exercise physiology and bone-vascular interactions Nitric oxide pathways in cardiovascular health Functional sympatholysis and blood flow regulation during exercise Dr. Caldwell’s publications emphasize translational research, bridging basic science and clinical applications to improve cardiovascular health outcomes across diverse populations.

• Chemical Engineering
• Engineering Education
• Environmentally Sustainable Engineering
• +۲ مورد دیگر

David Wagner is an Assistant Professor at the University of Utah , affiliated with the College of Engineering and the Department of Chemical Engineering . He holds an OrCID identifier 0000-0001-5074-4233 and serves as Assistant Director at the Utah Industrial Training and Assessment Center (ITAC). His academic career spans institutions such as San Jose State University and Oregon State University Cascades, with non-academic roles including Advisory Board Member at the Air Pollution Scientific Initiative and Senior Associate at EnviroComp Consulting. PhD in Chemical Engineering, University of Utah (2013) MS in Chemical Engineering, University of Utah (2011) BS in Chemical Engineering, University of Utah (2009) David's research focuses on Chemical Engineering , Engineering Education , Environmentally Sustainable Engineering , and Chemical and Thermal Processes in Energy and Combustion . His work explores Process Control and Simulation , with a strong emphasis on energy systems , biomass conversion , and advanced materials for energy storage . His 15 most recent publications highlight expertise in solid-state electrolytes , biomass pyrolysis , fluidized bed design , and syngas analysis . Topics span from microbial anodes to high-pressure coal gasification , reflecting interdisciplinary work at the intersection of chemical engineering and environmental sustainability . Grants include Sustainable Engineering Education Development (2023–2024) and DYNAMIS Syngas Generation (2023–2024), both externally funded. His teaching portfolio comprises courses like Chemical Process Safety , Process Design I/II , and Sustainable Engineering , with a focus on practical reactor design and safety protocols .

Geoffrey W Abbottمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cardiac Electrophysiology
• Ion Channel Biology
• Arrhythmia Mechanisms
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Geoffrey W. Abbott, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Physiology & Biophysics at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine. He holds dual leadership roles as Vice Dean for Basic Science Research and Senior Associate Dean for Academic Personnel. His research focuses on molecular mechanisms of cardiac arrhythmias, ion channel physiology, and genetic mutations affecting heart function. Key contributions include identifying Gsα mutations linked to ventricular tachycardia and exploring potassium channel activation via botanical compounds. Abbott’s work integrates genetics, pharmacology, and clinical insights to advance arrhythmia treatment strategies. Research Interests: Cardiac electrophysiology, ion channel dysfunction in disease, G-protein signaling, genetic mutations in arrhythmias, and therapeutic modulation of potassium channels using natural compounds. His lab investigates mechanisms underlying ventricular arrhythmias and develops novel treatments targeting ion channel dysregulation. Publications reflect a focus on channelopathies, ischemia/reperfusion injury, and the application of traditional medicines. His NIH-funded projects (R01 HL056139/HL066214) support studies on potassium channel regulation and arrhythmia mechanisms. Abbott also mentors faculty through academic leadership roles, fostering research and education initiatives at UCI.

Jean Krutmannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Molecular Aging Research
• Environmental Medicine
• DNA Repair Deficiency Syndromes
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Jean Krutmann leads the Molecular Aging Research group at the Leibniz Research Institute for Environmental Medicine in Düsseldorf. His research focuses on environmentally-induced skin aging , DNA repair deficiency syndromes (Xeroderma pigmentosum, Cockayne syndrome), and air pollution effects on skin . Key projects include DFG FOR5489 exploring AHR-retinoid crosstalk and RTG 2624 developing biostatistical toxicology methods. Research Themes Mitochondrial DNA repair mechanisms Particulate matter dermatotoxicity Cutaneous exposome characterization 3D organoid modeling for UVB responses International environmental health collaborations (India, China) Key Discoveries ICAM-1 regulation in UV-damaged cells Ectoine-based lung disease prevention Near-infrared radiation's role in wrinkle formation Two microbiota cutotypes in Han Chinese AHR as UVB radiation target Collaborations Prof. Klaus Unfried (ectoine research) WG Esser, Schikowski, Schins International dermatology experts (Henry Lim, Akimichi Morita) Core Unit GEMD (iPSC organoids) Training & Leadership : Coordinates DFG research units FOR5489 and RTG 2624 . Supervises PhD student Jennifer Schindler and postdocs. Publications span J. Exp. Med , Nature Cell Biology , and Environmental International .

Richard Davisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Carbon Capture and Conversion
• Process Modeling and Simulation
• Solar Thermal Chemistry
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Richard Davis serves as Professor and Department Head of Chemical Engineering at the University of Minnesota Duluth's Swenson College of Science and Engineering. His research spans carbon capture technologies, solar thermal chemistry, and metallurgical process modeling. His educational background includes a Post Doctoral Research Fellowship and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from UCSB, and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from BYU. Research interests focus on engineering mathematics, separations, process modeling for environmental management, and carbon capture systems. Publication analysis reveals strong emphasis on CO2 capture (35% of recent work), metallurgical processes (25%), and educational innovation (20%), with growing focus on graphene-based catalysts and computational methods. His work bridges fundamental research with practical engineering applications. UMD Jean G. Blehart Distinguished Teacher UMD Outstanding Advisor UCSB Outstanding Teacher Omega Chi Epsilon Honor Society Member Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society As Department Head and SCSE ABET Coordinator, he leads curriculum development integrating computing and safety across chemical engineering programs. He advises SME, Tau Beta Pi, and Omega Chi Epsilon student chapters while serving on the Minnesota Minerals Coordinating Committee. His research connects with industry through process modeling for mining and metallurgical operations.

• Gamma-ray spectroscopy and imaging
• Nuclear physics
• Medical physics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Laura Harkness is a distinguished Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Liverpool and serves as Associate pro-Vice Chancellor for Research and Impact for the Faculty of Science and Engineering. She has secured £36M in research funding as PI/CoI from UKRI and industry for R&D projects focused on next-generation instrumentation for gamma-ray spectroscopy and imaging. As a leader in international research collaborations, she has held key roles in the European AGATA nuclear physics project and chaired multiple external advisory boards and funding panels. Professor Harkness's research spans nuclear physics, medical physics, and radiation detector development. Her work focuses on gamma-ray spectroscopy and imaging, particularly through Compton camera systems, with applications in nuclear structure physics, cancer diagnosis, and nuclear decommissioning. She has pioneered techniques for sub-voxel resolution in semiconductor detectors and developed algorithms for gamma-ray interaction position extraction. Her research has led to significant advancements in molecular breast imaging and quantitative imaging in molecular radiotherapy, addressing clinical challenges in cancer diagnosis. Her publications demonstrate a strong focus on nuclear instrumentation, with particular emphasis on germanium detector technologies (HPGe, SIGMA, AGATA), CZT detectors for medical applications, and fundamental nuclear physics studies. The research shows a clear trajectory from fundamental detector development to clinical applications, particularly in cancer diagnosis technologies. European Physical Society Applied Nuclear Physics Prize (2024) Teacher of the Year – Faculty of Science and Engineering (University of Liverpool Guild of Students, 2017) Science Award - Highly Commended (Women of The Future, 2015) Very Early Career Award (Institute of Physics Women in Physics Group, 2010) Professor Harkness has supervised over 15 PhD students and leads the STFC Cancer Diagnosis Network+, a national research network bringing together physicists, clinicians, and industry partners to develop new cancer diagnosis technologies. She has secured substantial research funding, including £5M as PI and £31M as CoI, supporting projects ranging from detector development to clinical applications. Her leadership extends to international collaborations including the AGATA project and the Mu2e experiment at Fermilab. As coordinator of the AGATA Pulse Shape Analysis working group and leader of the UK AGATA programme, she oversees detector characterization and digital signal processing development. She also leads the STFC Cancer Diagnosis Network+, which has established a multidisciplinary community across 50 universities, companies and hospitals to translate STFC innovations into clinical impact for cancer diagnosis.

• Food Engineering
• High Pressure Processing
• Sustainable Food Technologies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Roman Buckow is a Professor of Practice in Food Engineering at The University of Sydney's Centre for Advanced Food Enginomics and School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. He holds a PhD in Food Process Engineering from Berlin University of Technology (Germany) and a Diploma in Brewing Engineering. His career includes leadership roles at CSIRO, where he pioneered food processing innovations for industries like meat, dairy, and legumes. He has led major collaborations with global partners and co-led CSIRO’s strategic program on precision health foods. Research focuses include high-pressure processing, sustainable food systems, and plant-based product development. He has authored over 100 publications and received awards such as the 2020 CSIRO Entrepreneurship Award, IFT Nonthermal Processing Division honors, and multiple 'Highly Cited Paper' recognitions. His work bridges academia and industry, emphasizing commercialization of novel technologies. Education: PhD (Food Process Engineering, TU Berlin), MSc (Engineering/Brewing) Leadership: Former Head of CSIRO Food Transformation Group (2014–2019); CSIRO Strategic Science Programs Affiliations: President of Australian Food Engineering Association (2014–2017), IFT Nonthermal Processing Division Chair (2012–2015) Publications span food safety, enzymology, and processing innovations. Key projects include HPP applications in meat tenderization, plant protein emulsions, and sodium-reduced meat alternatives. His work on high-pressure sterilization and enzymatic hydrolysis has advanced functional food development. Grants include CSIRO's Julius Career Award ($150k) and strategic funding for precision health foods. Current interests include nutrition engineering and consumer behavior change through food technology.

Donghong Yuمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Organic Photovoltaics
• Polymer Chemistry
• Solar Cells
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Donghong Yu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Bioscience at the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Aalborg University, Denmark. With expertise in applied supramolecular chemistry, Dr. Yu maintains an active research program focused on polymer chemistry, organic photovoltaics, and functional materials, contributing significantly to sustainable energy solutions. Dr. Yu's research spans polymer physics, solar cell technology, and advanced materials characterization. Key interests include organic photovoltaics (particularly ternary systems achieving over 20% efficiency), molecular imprinted polymers, inorganic-organic hybrids, and X-ray studies of polymeric materials. The work focuses on understanding structure-property relationships to optimize device performance in energy applications. Publication trends reveal a consistent focus on organic photovoltaic materials with a recent shift toward non-halogenated solvent processing and ternary blend systems. The research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly through the Sino-Danish Center, with significant contributions to improving solar cell efficiency and stability. Scientific Awards: Teacher of the Year (2009) Dr. Yu has supervised 9 PhD students and secured substantial research funding through 12 major projects including 'Flexible Screen Protectors' (2023-2026), 'Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Biomaterials for Bone Regeneration' (2019-2022), and projects funded by the Danish National Research Foundation. Current research emphasizes sustainable materials processing and high-efficiency photovoltaic systems. The research group maintains laboratory facilities for polymer synthesis, solar cell fabrication, and advanced materials characterization. Collaborations span academic and industrial partners with particular strength in developing next-generation organic photovoltaic materials and sustainable energy solutions, reflecting strong international networks especially with Chinese research institutions.