جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Rui Boمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Power System Operation and Planning
• High Performance Computing
• Electricity Market Simulation and Design
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Rui Bo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T). He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and worked at Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator (MISO) before joining Missouri S&T in 2017. His research focuses on computation, optimization, and economics in power systems, high-performance computing, and electricity market design. He is a Fellow of IET and a Senior Member of IEEE. Education: BSEE and MSEE from Southeast University (China), Ph.D. from University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Affiliations: CREE Research Investigator, Intelligent Systems Center, and IEEE editorial roles. Dr. Bo’s research interests include power system operation and planning, high-performance computing applications, and electricity market simulation. He has authored over 100 technical papers and received prestigious awards like the NSF CAREER Award (2024) and DARPA Young Faculty Award (2018). His work has been supported by DOE grants, including a $750,000 award for hydropower research. Key Projects: Hydropower market participation optimization, extreme fast charging stations, and grid cybersecurity.

• Sustainable Energy Engineering
• Solar Thermal Applications
• CO2 Emission Reduction
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Eric Hu is an Associate Professor in Sustainable Energy Engineering at the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering , University of Adelaide . With a career spanning over three decades, he has held academic positions at Monash University and Deakin University before joining the University of Adelaide in 2009. Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical), Zhejiang University, China (1984) Master of Engineering (Energy Technology), Beijing Solar Energy Research Institute (1987) Doctor of Engineering (Energy Technology), Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand (1992) Eric Hu's research focuses on energy efficiency in industrial processes , with a strong emphasis on solar thermal applications (heating, cooling, power generation), CO2 emission reduction for power stations , and low energy desalination systems . His work bridges theoretical innovation and practical implementation, supported by over $2.5 million in research grants and 100+ academic publications . Industrial partnerships with entities like Air International and Alcoa Australia highlight the applied nature of his research. Recent publications reveal a trend toward AI-driven energy system optimization , advanced photocatalytic CO2 reduction , and hybrid renewable energy technologies . His work on thermal diode tanks and machine learning for energy forecasting underscores his commitment to sustainable solutions. Eric Hu actively supervises Masters and PhD candidates and maintains collaborations with industry leaders to address real-world energy challenges.

Miguel Anjosمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Operational Research
• Optimization
• Power Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Miguel Anjos is Chair and Professor of Operational Research at the University of Edinburgh's School of Mathematics, with prior academic roles in Canadian engineering departments. His research focuses on optimization applications in power systems, smart grids, and predictive maintenance. He emphasizes bridging theoretical optimization with practical engineering challenges, advocating for operational research as a versatile tool for real-world problem-solving. As former President of the INFORMS Energy Section (2018–2020), he drives interdisciplinary collaboration in energy systems. His work spans mathematical abstraction and industrial applications, including electric vehicle charging infrastructure, hydropower scheduling, and facility layout optimization. Education: Holds a PhD in optimization, with foundational work in mathematical programming. His theoretical contributions, such as semi-definite optimization, have been applied to practical domains like power flow analysis. Collaborations with engineers highlight his cross-disciplinary approach. Research interests include optimization algorithms for energy networks, maintenance strategies under uncertainty, and decision-focused data acquisition. Recent projects address challenges in smart grid design, water supply systems, and transportation infrastructure. He advocates for the integration of machine learning and stochastic modeling in operational research. Leadership and Awards: Recognized for leadership in energy-related operational research through his INFORMS presidency. His work has influenced policy and industry practices in Canada and beyond. Grants and Labs: Engages in applied research funded by energy and infrastructure sectors. Collaborates with industry partners on projects like EV charging station optimization and grid reliability improvements.

Rahul Misraمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Control Systems
• Decentralized Control
• Water Distribution Networks
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Rahul Misra is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Electronic Systems within The Technical Faculty of IT and Design at Aalborg University, Denmark. He is affiliated with the Learning and Decisions Lab and holds an ORCID identifier (0000-0003-2540-0206). He completed his PhD in 2024 with a thesis on "Decentralized Control of Complex Systems: Managing Uncertainties and Multi-objective Optimization with Multiple Controllers". His research spans control theory applications in critical infrastructure, with emphasis on decentralized control systems for water distribution and electric power networks. He integrates reinforcement learning and game theory to address challenges in system safety, multi-objective optimization, and uncertainty management, contributing to control frameworks for leakage diagnosis and contamination mitigation. Recent publications reveal a strong trend toward applying reinforcement learning and Markov Decision Processes to safety-critical infrastructure systems, with growing focus on theoretical foundations of safe control. His interdisciplinary work bridges control engineering, computer science, and civil engineering, particularly in smart grid and water network applications. His accolades include: EliteForsk Travel Grant 2022 (awarded by the Danish Ministry of Higher Education and Science) Dr. Misra has led research projects including SWIFT (2019-2024), focusing on decentralized control for water and electric power distribution systems. He maintains active collaborations with international researchers, evidenced by co-authorships across multiple publications and institutional partnerships. He is a core member of Aalborg University's Learning and Decisions Lab, which specializes in the intersection of learning theory, decision-making algorithms, and control systems for critical infrastructure resilience.

Jon Bollandمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Spatial Ecology
• Fish Migration
• Aquatic Environments
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Jon Bolland is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Hull's School of Natural Sciences, within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. He specializes in spatial ecology of freshwater and diadromous fishes, focusing on the impact of anthropogenic activities on fish migration. His work involves advanced techniques like telemetry, sonar, and eDNA to study fish behavior in aquatic environments. He leads high-impact projects such as the REDEEM initiative, addressing fish entrainment at pumping stations and developing mitigation strategies. Qualifications: BSc and PhD from the University of Hull. Research interests include fish migration barriers, hydropower impacts, and conservation biology. He serves on several advisory boards, including the FishPass Science Team and the Fish Passage Conference steering committee. Key roles include representing the UK in EU COST actions and developing international standards for fish pass assessment (CEN BS EN 17233:2021). Research Output Highlights: Over 65 publications, including studies on European eel migration, twaite shad behavior, and brown trout ecology. Emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to address global challenges in fisheries management and habitat restoration. Grants: Secured £1.2M+ in grants from agencies like the Environment Agency and Natural England for projects such as 'Effective Management of River Lamprey Stocks' and 'eDNA monitoring of restoration effects on the River Severn'. Supervision: Advised 9 completed PhD students, focusing on topics like fish telemetry, eDNA applications, and lamprey conservation. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Hull International Fisheries Institute (HIFI), leading collaborative research on aquatic ecosystems and conservation technologies.

Behrooz Aminiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Control Systems
• Signal Processing
• Optimization Algorithms
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Behrooz Amini is a Lecturer in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at San Diego State University. With a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from UC San Diego and a Micro-MBA from Rady School of Management, Amini brings both technical expertise and business acumen to his role. His research focuses on control systems design, signal processing, optimization, and biological systems modeling. Prior to academia, Amini managed industrial projects in water treatment plants and pump stations for 16 years, specializing in transient flow control and water hammer mitigation. His current research explores applications in medical devices, electric vehicles, and renewable energy. His publications demonstrate strong interdisciplinary focus, particularly in control theory applications for chemotherapy optimization and networked systems. Research trends include predictive control strategies, low-bitrate coding for control systems, and dynamical modeling of biological processes.

Faridaddin Vahdatikhakiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Digital Twin
• Urban Heat Island Phenomenon
• Construction Technology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Faridaddin Vahdatikhaki is an Associate Professor at the University of Twente's Faculty of Engineering Technology, specializing in Civil Engineering and Geosciences. His research focuses on digital twin technologies, urban heat island mitigation, construction automation, and virtual reality applications in education and industry. He has contributed over 74 publications with a Scopus h-index of 1263 and 17 h-index, demonstrating significant academic impact. Research interests include: Integration of digital twins in infrastructure management Data-driven analysis of urban microclimates Operator training systems for construction equipment Technological mediation in construction processes Key contributions include: Development of VR-based training simulators for heavy equipment operators Pioneering semantic digital twin frameworks for road distress management Analysis of urban heat island effects using street typology models He received prestigious awards including the ECIU European award for Innovation in Teaching (2017) and multiple teaching excellence recognitions from the University of Twente. His work bridges academia and industry through collaborations with institutions like Chalmers University of Technology and the Digital Society Institute.

• Urban Climate Modeling
• Building Energy Efficiency
• Renewable Energy Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Stefan Smith is a faculty member in the Department of Geography and Environmental Science at the University of Reading. His research focuses on urban climate modeling, energy systems, and sustainable urban design. He collaborates extensively with international teams on projects such as the urbisphere-Berlin campaign and has contributed to studies on photovoltaic technology, building energy efficiency, and climate change impacts. His work bridges environmental science, engineering, and policy, addressing challenges in energy demand, renewable integration, and urban resilience. Research interests include multi-scale urban modeling, building energy retrofitting, and the socio-economic dimensions of climate adaptation. Key contributions include datasets for London's urban modeling, techno-economic analyses of electric vehicle infrastructure, and frameworks for energy policy evaluation. His publications span journals like Applied Energy , Building and Environment , and Risk Analysis . Education: Not explicitly stated in the provided texts. Affiliations: University of Reading, with collaborations at institutions like ETH Zurich and TU Berlin. Grants: No specific grants mentioned, but active in multi-institutional research campaigns. Prof. Smith’s work emphasizes real-world applications, such as optimizing photovoltaic systems, managing EV charging infrastructure, and enhancing urban heat resilience through vegetation and building design. He also explores policy frameworks for sustainable energy transitions and the role of data-driven decision-making in climate adaptation.

Diana Maria Bucurمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Energy Engineering
• Hydropower Systems
• Hydraulic Machines
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Diana Maria Bucur is a Full Professor in the Department of Hydraulics, Hydraulic Machinery and Environmental Engineering at the Faculty of Power Engineering, Polytechnic University of Bucharest (UPB). She holds a PhD in Energy Engineering and has been a qualified PhD supervisor since 2022. Her academic career has progressed through all levels from junior assistant professor to full professor, achieved in 2023. Her research focuses on hydropower systems, hydraulic machines, fluid mechanics, and renewable energy technologies . She investigates transient flows, performance analysis of hydraulic installations, environmental impacts, and innovative solutions such as hydrokinetic turbines and water quality improvement devices. Her work bridges theoretical modeling, laboratory experimentation, and real-world applications. The 15 most recent articles reflect a consistent trajectory in hydraulic system dynamics, energy efficiency, and sustainable hydropower . Keywords span mechanical engineering, energy systems, and environmental engineering, with sub-fields including transient flow modeling, turbine optimization, eco-friendly designs, and experimental validation. Her publications demonstrate strong integration of computational, experimental, and applied research methodologies. Scientific Awards: International invention patent awarded at national and international invention fairs Advising and Grants: She is a certified PhD supervisor in Energy Engineering and has coordinated 8 research projects as director or responsible, participating in over 40 scientific and applied research initiatives, many involving industry collaboration. While specific student names are not listed, her supervisory qualification confirms active mentorship. Labs and Research Teams: She conducts research within the laboratories of the Department of Hydraulics, Hydraulic Machinery and Environmental Engineering at UPB. She collaborates nationally with UTCB, UPT, UTI, Hidroelectrica, and ICPE-CA, and internationally with LTU (Sweden), NTNU (Norway), IPG (France), TMU (Iran), and SINTEF (Norway), reflecting a strong network in applied hydropower research.

Qihai Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Hydraulic Structure
• Project Management
• ISO International Standards
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Qihai Zhang is an Associate Professor and Master Tutor at Shandong University's School of Civil Engineering, Department of Water Conservation and Hydropower Engineering. His research integrates hydraulic engineering, project management, and ISO standard applications with a focus on sustainable infrastructure development. Research Interests: Zhang specializes in: Hydraulic Structures : Safety analysis of dams, aqueducts, and water supply networks under environmental stresses Project Management : Implementation of ISO standards (quality/environmental/safety) and risk mitigation in water conservancy projects Irrigation Systems : Optimization of brackish water use and crop-specific irrigation techniques in floodplains Publications emphasize dam safety protocols, water network optimization, and quality management frameworks, reflecting consistent focus on infrastructure resilience from 1994–2007. Awards and grants are not documented.

• Hydrogeology
• Groundwater Modeling
• Geothermal Energy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jannis Epting is a scientific assistant at the Department of Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Humanities and Natural Sciences, University of Basel. His work focuses on hydrogeology and geothermal energy exploitation, particularly through groundwater modeling and climate change impact assessments. Research Interests: Specializes in groundwater flow modeling , geothermal energy systems , and climate adaptation strategies for aquatic ecosystems. His projects examine thermal extremes in river systems, optimize shallow geothermal energy in urban environments, and assess deep groundwater heat transport in the Swiss Alps. Recent publications highlight his expertise in multi-fidelity modeling approaches , thermal regime analysis , and sustainable subsurface energy utilization . He contributes to practical applications like drinking water pumping station optimization and earthquake preparedness for wastewater infrastructure. Contact: jannis.epting@unibas.ch

• Automation
• Robotics
• Control Systems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Michał Bartyś, PhD Eng., is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Automatic Control and Robotics, Faculty of Mechatronics, Warsaw University of Technology. His research focuses on automation, robotics, and industrial process monitoring, with a specialization in control systems, fault detection, and real-time diagnostics. Science discipline: Automation, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, and Space Technologies (AEEEST) Expertise: Fault detection, actuator dynamics, fuzzy logic applications Projects: 3 funded initiatives Patents: 6 inventions His recent work examines electro-pneumatic actuator dynamics, fault diagnosis robustness, and energy-efficient robotic operations. He employs graph theory and hybrid inference methods to enhance diagnostic systems. Scientific output includes publications on Modbus vulnerabilities, image fusion for real-time monitoring, and decentralized industrial diagnostics. He has promoted 143 theses and supervises ongoing research in mechatronic systems and industrial safety. Contact: michal.bartys@pw.edu.pl

• Renewable Energy Systems
• Technical Energy Management
• Emissions Reduction
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Christoph Schmidl serves as Head of the Master's program in Renewable Energy Systems & Technical Energy Management at the University of Applied Sciences Wiener Neustadt, Faculty of Technology, Institute for Sustainability. Based at the Wieselburg Campus, he leads significant research initiatives focused on sustainable energy solutions and emissions reduction. Dr. Schmidl's research spans multiple critical areas in sustainable energy, with a particular emphasis on renewable energy systems, technical energy management, and emissions reduction from heating technologies. His work integrates engineering solutions with user behavior analysis to develop practical, sustainable energy approaches that address real-world challenges in the energy transition. His recent publication trends reveal a strong focus on firewood stove emissions, energy communities, and user-centered energy solutions. The research shows increasing attention to citizen science approaches, stakeholder engagement in energy communities, and technical innovations for zero-emission heating technologies. His work bridges technical engineering with social aspects of energy consumption. Dr. Schmidl leads multiple research projects including EigenStrom2Go, Clean Tech Club, NETSE, E-Red, and RealLifeBiomass, which collectively address various aspects of sustainable energy transition. These projects involve collaborations with industry partners, research institutions, and community stakeholders to develop practical solutions for energy challenges. His work with the Clean Tech Club establishes educational pathways for young talents, particularly focusing on engaging girls in energy technology fields. The project creates innovation spaces where students can develop practical skills and solutions for the energy transition through hands-on experimentation and collaboration with industry experts.

Miroslav Leventov Kokalarovمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Photogrammetry and stereophotogrammetry
• Metrology and measurement systems
• Mechanical engineering applications
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Miroslav Leventov Kokalarov is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Instrumentation Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Instrumentation Engineering, Technical University - Gabrovo. He serves as the Responsible for Admission of Candidates at the faculty and maintains an active research profile in metrology and mechanical engineering applications. Dr. Kokalarov's research focuses on photogrammetric and stereophotogrammetric measurement methods, with particular emphasis on their application in mechanical engineering, industrial production, and heavy machinery. His work spans multiple areas including: Precision measurement systems for mechanical components Error analysis and uncertainty budgeting in measurement processes Contactless measurement techniques for gears and complex geometries Application of photogrammetry in deformation analysis of engineering structures Development of cost-effective measurement methodologies using standard equipment His recent publications (2022-2024) show a strong trend toward practical industrial applications of photogrammetric methods, with increasing focus on real-time monitoring, integration with standard computational devices, and optimization for specific industrial contexts. The research demonstrates a clear progression from theoretical foundations to practical implementation across various mechanical engineering domains. Dr. Kokalarov has supervised numerous diploma theses, as evidenced by his written reviews of at least 10 student works covering topics from risk management to mechanical design and quality control systems. His supervisory work spans multiple engineering disciplines, indicating a broad advisory role within the university.

• Building Energy Efficiency
• Thermal Engineering
• Sustainable Building Design
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Bjørn R. Sørensen serves as Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and Technology at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, located in Narvik. With extensive leadership responsibilities, he oversees academic programs and research initiatives focused on engineering solutions for Arctic conditions, representing one of Norway's northernmost academic institutions dedicated to technological education in challenging climatic environments. Dr. Sørensen's research spans critical areas of building science and thermal engineering with particular emphasis on: Energy efficiency in buildings, especially in cold climate regions Thermal engineering and heat transfer systems Geothermal energy applications and deep borehole heat exchangers Building automation and ventilation systems for extreme conditions Sustainable building design principles for Arctic environments Thawing processes in frozen ground subjected to hydronic heating His scholarly work demonstrates a consistent trajectory toward addressing unique Arctic engineering challenges, with increasing focus on renewable energy integration and advanced thermal modeling. The research shows practical engineering solutions that balance energy efficiency with the demanding environmental conditions of northern regions, particularly evident in his recent publications on deep borehole heat exchangers and thermal performance in cold climates. Dr. Sørensen actively participates in several significant research initiatives: Member of research groups: BA-senter Nord, ARC, and BEaM Participant in major projects including One Health, Kapasitetsløftprosjektet, PEERS, ACE, and Northern Buildings in Changing Climate (NoBiCC) His research program demonstrates strong international collaboration, with numerous co-authored publications reflecting partnerships across Scandinavia, China, and other countries. The work consistently addresses practical engineering challenges while contributing to theoretical advancements in thermal systems and building physics for cold climate applications.