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Feng Anمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Renewable Energy Power Conversion
• Power Electronic Converters
• Optimized Power System Operation
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Dr. Feng (Chris) An is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Queensland. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Tsinghua University (2023) and joined UQ in 2024. His research focuses on renewable energy power conversion, power electronics topology/control, and optimized power system operation with integrated power electronic devices. He is a reviewer for top-tier journals like IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics and has been recognized in the Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List 2024. Education: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Tsinghua University, 2023 Research Interests: Renewable energy systems, power electronic converters, grid integration, energy storage systems, and power system modeling. Publications: Over 16 peer-reviewed articles in journals like IEEE Transactions and conference proceedings, focusing on DC transformers, energy storage, and grid resilience. Awards: Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List 2024 He advises students in renewable energy and power conversion and collaborates with the Power & Energy Systems Research Group. His work addresses challenges in high-renewable grids and power system stability.

Irina Cojuharencoمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Decision Making
• Leadership
• Organisational Behaviour
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Dr Irina Cojuharenco is a Senior Lecturer at the Centre for Leadership and Decision Making within Surrey Business School. Holding a PhD and MSc in Economics and Management from Universitat Pompeu Fabra, she has taught across Europe and the US at institutions including Universidade Catolica Portuguesa, Northeastern University, and Johns Hopkins University. Expertise in organizational justice Specializes in leadership decision-making Founding Director of USBEE Lab Recipient of EPSRC grant Her research explores how individuals judge workplace fairness, the role of time in justice perception, and the paradoxical effects of questioning in leadership contexts. Recent work examines technology-mediated developmental conversations and their impact on trust in AI systems. Key journal publications appear in Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes , MIS Quarterly , and Journal of Business Ethics . She has received research grants including the EPSRC grant in 2022.

• Electromagnetic Compatibility
• Power Electronics
• Signal Processing
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Markeljan Fishta is a Researcher at the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications (DET) of the Polytechnic University of Turin. His roles include teaching assistance in courses such as PCB Design for PhD students, Analog Electronics for Master’s students, and Foundations of Electronics for Aerospace Engineering undergraduates. His research focuses on electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), power electronics, and wireless communication systems, particularly in reducing electromagnetic interference (EMI) in power converters and developing acoustic-based communication for smart water networks. His recent work emphasizes EMI mitigation techniques in wide bandgap (WBG) inverters, GaN-based DC-DC converters, and sigma-delta modulators. Additionally, he explores in-pipe acoustic communication for urban water infrastructure, addressing challenges in channel modeling and data transmission reliability. Fishta collaborates with researchers like Franco Fiori and Erica Raviola on these topics, contributing to both theoretical advancements and applied solutions. His publications reflect a multidisciplinary approach, spanning IEEE Transactions on Electromagnetic Compatibility and international workshops. His research trends show a strong emphasis on source-based EMI reduction strategies, robust modulator design, and innovative communication methods for infrastructure monitoring. Fishta’s teaching contributions span multiple engineering programs, demonstrating his commitment to both academic instruction and cutting-edge research in electronic systems and communication technologies.

Matt Sheldonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Nanophotonics
• Nanomaterials
• Plasmonic Materials
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Dr. Matt Sheldon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of California, Irvine. His research focuses on optical energy conversion in nanoscale materials, particularly plasmonic and inorganic systems. Key areas include nanophotonics, nanomaterials, and applications in solar energy and photonic technologies. He leads the Sheldon Group, which explores topics like plasmon dynamics, perovskite nanocrystals, and vibrational strong coupling. Sheldon has secured significant funding from organizations like the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (YIP Award). His lab has trained numerous graduate and undergraduate students, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to energy and materials science. Notable achievements include pioneering work on light-induced magnetism in plasmonic nanoparticles and innovative studies on optical cooling using perovskite nanocrystals. Education & Background While specific educational details are not listed, his academic trajectory aligns with a career in physical chemistry and nanotechnology, given his research focus and faculty position. His group collaborates with institutions like Texas A&M University and Foothold Labs, reflecting a network of academic and industrial partnerships. Research Interests Optical energy conversion mechanisms in plasmonic systems Thermally activated single-photon up-conversion in perovskites Plasmoelectric effect for power conversion Vibrational strong coupling's impact on chemical reactions Surface polaron states in nanomaterials Optical refrigeration with perovskite nanocrystals Funding & Awards Sheldon has been awarded grants from NSF (CHE-1359175, DMR-2004810, etc.), the Welch Foundation (A-1886), and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation (GBMF6882). His 2016 Young Investigator Program (YIP) Award highlights recognition of his early-career contributions to plasmonics and nanophotonics. Lab & Collaborations The Sheldon Group operates at the intersection of chemistry and physics, hosting graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and undergraduates. Current members include Ph.D. candidates like Boqin Zhao and Ju Eun Yim. Alumni have transitioned to academic and industry roles, reflecting the group's emphasis on training future leaders in nanotechnology.

Aravind Purushothaman Vellayaniمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Energy Conversion
• Hydrogen Energy
• Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
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Prof. Dr. Aravind Purushothaman Vellayani is a Professor and Chair of Energy Conversion at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Science and Engineering. He specializes in energy systems, fuel cells, and hydrogen technologies. His research focuses on renewable energy integration, sustainable development, and negative emission technologies. He holds additional roles including Director of Hydrogen Economy at Wubbo Ockels School, Lead of Nature-Based Negative Emissions Program at TU Delft, and advisor to multiple institutions in India and the Netherlands. Education: MSc (University of Oldenburg, Germany) and PhD (TU Delft) in energy systems and fuel cell technologies. Research Interests: Solid oxide fuel cells, biochar production, hydrogen energy, and carbon capture. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly climate action and clean energy. Recent publications explore hybrid power systems for marine applications, hydrogen supply for steelmaking, and digital soil carbon mapping. He leads labs and initiatives like the KnowHy Foundation and collaborates internationally on renewable energy projects.

• Renewable Energy Systems
• Sustainable Chemical Engineering
• Hydrothermal Processing
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Associate Professor Philip van Eyk is an academic at the University of Adelaide's School of Chemical Engineering within the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology. He serves as Associate Head of Learning and Teaching, focusing on advancing chemical engineering education and research. His work integrates core chemical engineering principles into renewable energy applications outside power generation, sustainable chemical production, and beer brewing process analysis. Teaching responsibilities include Process Design, Chemical Reactor Engineering, Heat and Mass Transfer, and Separation Process Engineering. He pioneered a 4th-year Brewery Engineering elective and established the Waite Campus Microbrewery for teaching and research. This facility explores ingredient/process impacts on beer sensory qualities and collaborates with industry on recipe development. Research interests span hydrothermal processing of biomass/wastewater sludges, solar thermal energy utilization in high-temperature processes (e.g., gasification), combustion/gasification of coal/biomass, and mathematical modeling of thermal systems. Notable projects include solar gasification and hydrothermal liquefaction of algae. Grants and funding include a $956,700 project on novel diagnostics in particle-laden flows, a $550,000 initiative for biochar technology, and a $273,856 ARENA fellowship for solar gasification research. He has supervised multiple higher-degree research candidates and collaborates with industry partners. Labs/Teams: Microbrewery at Waite Campus, Centre for Energy Technology, and solar gasification research groups. Active in interdisciplinary projects addressing sustainable energy and low-emission industrial processes.

• Spatial Planning
• Digitalization in Urban Governance
• Collaborative Planning
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Dr. Yanliu Lin is an Associate Professor in Spatial Planning and Digitalization at Utrecht University's Department of Human Geography and Spatial Planning. His research focuses on digital planning technologies, urban governance, and collaborative planning processes, particularly in China and the Netherlands. He leads an ERC-funded team exploring social media's role in collaborative planning and co-leads an AI-driven Digital Twin Platform project with partners from TU Eindhoven and Wageningen University. Key research areas include: Planning Support Systems and Smart Urban Governance Social Media's Impact on Public Participation Digital Twin Applications for Sustainable Development Migration and Urban Integration Ethical Dimensions of AI in Urban Planning His 60+ publications appear in top journals like Computers, Environment and Urban Systems and Urban Studies . He edited two books on smart governance and co-organized major conferences like the 2025 CUPUM workshop on Digital Planning. Awards include an ERC Starting Grant (2021-2026) for collaborative planning research. Professional Contributions: Serves on editorial boards for Planning Practice & Research and Urban Governance , reviews for 40+ ISI journals, and advises the Swiss National Science Foundation.

Donovan Schaeferمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Theories of Embodiment, Affect, and Emotion
• Material Culture Studies
• Religion and Power
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Donovan Schaefer serves as Associate Professor of Religious Studies at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Arts & Sciences, with secondary appointments as Core Faculty in Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies, Secondary Faculty at the Annenberg School for Communication, and membership in the Comparative Literature Graduate Group. His interdisciplinary work bridges religious studies, affect theory, and material culture, examining how feeling shapes knowledge production across secular and religious contexts. Schaefer earned his B.A. from the University of British Columbia in Religion, Literature, and the Arts, followed by M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Religion from Syracuse University. His academic trajectory includes a Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship at Haverford College and three years as a lecturer at the University of Oxford before joining Penn in 2017. His research centers on embodiment, affect, and power in religion and secularism, with key contributions including the development of "cogency theory" to dismantle the thinking/feeling binary. He investigates how material culture, race, gender, and empire intersect with secular formations, particularly through historical case studies of scientific practice and institutional spaces. His work consistently challenges conventional boundaries between science, religion, and emotion. Recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate sustained engagement with the affective dimensions of secular knowledge production, analyzing contexts from university spaces to cemeteries and animal laboratories. These works reveal how racialized and gendered emotions underpin seemingly rational systems, while tracing the emotional logics of conspiracy theories, climate denialism, and New Atheism through historical and contemporary lenses. Schaefer's scholarly impact is recognized through major awards: Ludwik Fleck Prize from the Society for Social Studies of Science (2023) International Society for Science and Religion book prize (2023) Finalist for the American Academy of Religion's Award for Excellence in the Study of Religion (2023) His influential books—Religious Affects (2015), The Evolution of Affect Theory (2019), and award-winning Wild Experiment (2022)—establish him as a leading theorist in affect studies and secularism research, with public scholarship appearing in The Conversation and The Immanent Frame.

• Combustion
• Microscale Systems
• Laser Diagnostics
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Christopher Cadou is a Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Maryland. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and B.A. in History from Cornell University, and M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from UCLA. His research focuses on combustion at micro and conventional scales, laser diagnostics, compact power systems, and fuel cells. He has led interdisciplinary projects in micro-gas turbine engines, microfluidics, and energy innovation. Professional affiliations include the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), and The Combustion Institute. He has reviewed for journals like Combustion and Flame, and government agencies such as the National Science Foundation. His work includes pioneering infrared diagnostics for micro-combustors and developing analytical models for heat transfer in mini/microchannels. He has organized conferences including the 2009 AIAA Joint Propulsion Conference. His contributions span technical reports on microturbomachinery and scramjet inlet flows, and collaborations with industry through initiatives like the Maryland Energy Innovation Institute.

Peter Wasserscheidمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Hydrogen Storage
• Catalysis
• Chemical Process Engineering
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Prof. Dr. Peter Wasserscheid serves as Director and Head of the Research Department Chemical Hydrogen Storage at the Helmholtz-Institut Erlangen-Nürnberg (HI ERN), a joint institute of Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg and Forschungszentrum Jülich. His leadership spans critical energy research domains including hydrogen infrastructure development and sustainable storage solutions. His primary research focuses on Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers (LOHC) with expertise in power density devices for material hydrogen storage, process design and intensification, active coatings and catalyst technologies, autothermal LOHC dehydration, and LOHC process engineering. This work addresses fundamental challenges in hydrogen economy deployment through innovations in catalytic systems, interfacial engineering, and energy-dense storage methodologies. His department integrates electrocatalysis, complex fluid dynamics, and high-throughput methods to advance hydrogen storage efficiency and safety. As Director of HI ERN, Prof. Wasserscheid oversees comprehensive research programs across electrocatalytic interfacial process engineering, membrane synthesis, and sustainable photovoltaics. His strategic direction encompasses catalyst development, composite membrane analysis, and water electrolysis technologies, positioning the institute at the forefront of renewable energy conversion and storage research.

• Circular Economy
• Renewable Energy Systems
• Biogas and Biomethane Production
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Professor Jeremiah D.G. Murphy is a Chair in Civil Engineering at University College Cork (UCC), leading the SFI-funded MaREI Centre since 2015. His work focuses on circular economy, energy systems, and environmental sustainability, with a strong emphasis on biomethane and biogas research. He has secured over €65M in funding and authored ~200 peer-reviewed papers, achieving an h-index of 65. He represents Ireland at the International Energy Agency Bioenergy and was re-elected to lead its Biogas Task (2016–2021). Education & Awards : Awarded Engineers Ireland Excellence Award (2015), Marine Industry Award (2017), and Irish Academy of Engineers Fellowship (2019). Holds an adjunct professorship at the University of Southern Queensland. Research Interests : Circular bioenergy systems, anaerobic digestion optimization, renewable gas production, and interdisciplinary approaches to sustainability. His team explores cascading systems integrating biological, thermochemical, and electrical processes to enhance energy efficiency. Grants & Projects : Led MaREI through 6 international reviews and secured Phase II funding (2019–2024). Key projects include biomethane from seaweed, power-to-gas systems, and lifecycle analyses of biofuels. Collaborates with industry partners like Gas Networks Ireland and Bord Gais. Labs & Teams : Head of a 20-member research group at MaREI, focusing on circular economy and energy transition technologies. Active in policy-informing research and industrial partnerships to scale renewable gas solutions.

Ana Rusuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Energy-Efficient Circuits
• Biomedical Applications
• Wireless Communications
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Ana Rusu is a Professor and leader of the Mixed-Signal Integrated Circuits and Systems Group at the Division of Electronics and Embedded Systems, Department of Electrical Engineering, KTH Royal Institute of Technology. She holds a Docent title from KTH and has been at the university since 2001. Her research focuses on energy-efficient circuits, biomedical applications, and emerging technologies like graphene and SiC. She has supervised numerous PhD students and led major projects such as AIsing (VR-funded) and Implantable Bioimpedance Spectrometer (SSF-funded). Education: Diploma Engineer (M.S.) from Technical University of Iasi (1983), PhD from Technical University of Cluj-Napoca (1998), Docent in Circuit Theory (KTH, 2006). She previously served as Director of Doctoral Education at the School of ICT (2013–2017) and Vice-Dean at EECS (2018–2022). Research interests include energy harvesting, spintronics-CMOS integration, and Ising Machines. Her work spans over 150 peer-reviewed publications and includes awards like the T-NANO Best Paper (2020) and ISCAS Best Paper (2023). She has advised 16+ PhD graduates and actively contributes to academic governance and education.

• Machine Learning
• Climate Science
• Energy Systems
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Sancho Salcedo Sanz is a Full Professor at the Universidad de Alcalá, affiliated with the Signal Theory and Communications Department and the GHEODE Research Group. His work focuses on applying machine learning and optimization techniques to energy systems, climate science, and environmental modeling. He holds PhDs from Universidad Complutense de Madrid (2019) and Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (2002). Key research interests include deep learning for energy price prediction, spatio-temporal climate analysis, and hybrid models for renewable energy forecasting. His GHEODE group develops optimization algorithms for network design and distributed systems. Recent publications highlight advancements in extreme weather prediction, smart grid optimization, and explainable AI for environmental monitoring. He has pioneered methodologies like Autoencoder-based flow analogues for heatwave reconstruction and multi-method ensembles for energy demand modeling. Labs/Teams: Leader of the GHEODE Group, specializing in modern heuristics and network design. Collaborates extensively on interdisciplinary projects combining AI with environmental and engineering applications.

• Microbial Electrosynthesis
• CO2 Conversion
• Wastewater Treatment
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Guillermo Pelaz Guerra is a researcher at the Department of Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, and Chemical Engineering at Universidad de Alcalá (UAH). He holds a PhD from the Universidad de León (2023) with a thesis focusing on microbial electromethanogenesis and process optimization under varying environmental conditions. His work integrates electrochemistry, microbial ecology, and environmental engineering to address challenges in sustainable energy production and waste valorization. Research interests include microbial electrosynthesis for CO2 conversion, bioelectrochemical systems for methane production, and the development of low-temperature bioprocesses. He leads the IQUAH (Chemical and Environmental Engineering) research group, exploring applications in wastewater treatment, biofilm engineering, and carbon footprint reduction in industrial systems. His publications emphasize process scalability, parameter optimization (e.g., pH, temperature, gas composition), and the impact of operational disruptions on bioprocess stability. Key advancements include studies on hydrothermal carbonization exhaust gas conversion and the use of waste-derived activated carbon for dye removal. Guillermo’s work bridges fundamental microbiology with applied engineering solutions, aiming to create resilient and sustainable bioprocess frameworks.

John A. McNeillمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biomedical Sensing
• Integrated Circuits
• Microelectronics
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John A. McNeill is the Bernard M. Gordon Dean of Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), where he has been since 1994. He holds a PhD in Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering from Boston University and has maintained strong industry ties through initiatives like the New England Center for Analog and Mixed Signal Design. His research focuses on mixed-signal integrated circuits, biomedical sensors, and low-power systems, including a wearable wireless sensor for pressure ulcer prevention. He has advised numerous graduate and undergraduate students on projects involving analog and digital circuit design. McNeill’s academic journey includes a BS from Dartmouth College (1983), MS from the University of Rochester (1991), and PhD from Boston University (1994). He has received prestigious awards like the NSF CAREER Award (1997), WPI’s Chairman’s Exemplary Faculty Prize (2007), and the Eta Kappa Nu Outstanding Professor Award (multiple times). His work has resulted in six patents and over 60 peer-reviewed publications. He leads initiatives to enhance engineering education, emphasizing project-based learning and interdisciplinary collaboration. His professional affiliations include IEEE, the American Society for Engineering Education, and the National Academy of Inventors.