جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Ahmed F. Ghoniemمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Energy Conversion
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Combustion Dynamics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Ahmed F. Ghoniem is the Ronald C. Crane (1972) Professor of Mechanical Engineering at MIT, directing the Center for Energy and Propulsion Research and the Reacting Gas Dynamics Laboratory. He holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. from Cairo University and a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley. His research focuses on computational methods in fluid-thermal sciences, turbulent combustion, energy conversion systems, and CO2 capture technologies. He has authored over 500 publications and mentored over 100 students, many of whom are leaders in academia and industry. His research interests include multiscale simulations of turbulent reactive flows, clean energy systems, and advanced combustion technologies. He has pioneered work on oxy-fuel combustion, gasification processes, and ion transport membrane reactors. Ghoniem’s contributions span fundamental science and applied engineering, addressing challenges in sustainable energy and environmental sustainability. Honors: ASME James Harry Potter Gold Medal (2015), AIAA Propellant and Combustion Award (2016), Fellowships from ASME, APS, and The Combustion Institute. Service: Leadership roles in MIT’s Energy initiatives, KAUST collaborations, and advisory boards for energy research centers. Extensive contributions to curriculum development and graduate education in mechanical engineering. Labs/Teams: Directs the Reacting Gas Dynamics Lab and leads the Center for Energy and Propulsion Research, focusing on integrated energy systems and CO2 capture innovations.

• Materials Engineering
• Surface Science
• Thermal Spray Technology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Christopher Berndt is a Distinguished Professor in Surface Science and Engineering at the School of Engineering, Swinburne University of Technology, where he joined in 2008 as the founding professor of this discipline. He previously held founding professorships at James Cook University and was a tenured professor at Stony Brook University, USA, where he remains an Adjunct Professor. He also served as a Fellow at NASA-Lewis Research Center, working on thermal barrier coatings. His leadership in professional societies includes serving as President of the Thermal Spray Society (ASM) and being inducted into the Thermal Spray Hall of Fame in 2007. His research interests center on materials engineering , particularly surface science , thermal spray technologies , high-entropy alloys , and coatings for extreme environments . He also contributes significantly to biomedical engineering through bioactive coatings and clean energy via advanced materials for batteries and hydrogen technologies. His work bridges fundamental materials science with industrial applications in aerospace, energy, and manufacturing. The recent publications reveal a strong focus on advanced thermal spray techniques such as HVOF and HVAF, development of high-entropy and medium-entropy alloys, and innovative coating applications in energy storage, corrosion resistance, and high-temperature protection. His research consistently emphasizes microstructural control, phase stability, and mechanical performance under extreme conditions. Inducted into the Thermal Spray Hall of Fame (2007) Fellow of the Australian Institution of Engineers Fellow of ASM International Fellow of The Institution of Metallurgists (UK) Fellow of ASME, ACS, and ACerS Chartered Engineer (UK) Professional Engineer (Australia) Member of the College of Bioengineers (Australia) Professor Berndt actively supervises numerous PhD students, with current projects on high-entropy alloys, internal pipe coatings, and biomedical surface engineering. He has secured extensive research funding from organizations including the Australian Research Council (ARC), Department of Defence, Office of Naval Research (US), and industry partners such as Entromat and Amaero Engineering. He leads major initiatives such as the ARC Training Centre in Surface Engineering for Advanced Materials (SEAM) and has contributed to commercialization projects in space vehicle manufacturing. He is the Founding Editor and now Editor Emeritus of the Journal of Thermal Spray Technology and has edited over 10 conference proceedings. His research network spans across Australia, the USA, and Thailand, reflecting a strong international collaborative footprint in advanced materials research.

• Welding Metallurgy
• Physical Metallurgy
• Additive Manufacturing
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Leijun Li, PhD, P.Eng., is a Professor in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Alberta, where he also serves as Chair. With a career spanning institutions including Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, University of Northern Iowa, and Utah State University, he specializes in physical metallurgy , welding metallurgy , and additive manufacturing . His research focuses on microstructure characterization, mechanical properties, and modeling of non-equilibrium phase transformations during welding and AM processes. Current affiliations: University of Alberta, American Welding Society, ASM International Research themes: Additive manufacturing of alloys, Corrosion science, Pipeline metallurgy, Phase transformations, Welding robotics He has received multiple AWS Hobart Awards (4 times) and Savage Awards (2 times) for his work on pipeline welding and metallurgy. His group has published extensively on topics including delta-ferrite retention in Grade 91 steel, inverse bainite transformations , and welding defect analysis . Recent projects include NSERC Alliance Missions Grant for rare earth mineral recovery and Alberta Innovates Ecosystem Program for advanced manufacturing. Key collaborators: Dr. Tom Lienert, Dr. Xiaoying Fang, Dr. P-Q Xu Labs: Rooms 2-158/3-133 (CME Building), Office 12th Floor DICE Building

Eda Taşçıمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ceramics
• Cement Chemistry
• Materials Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Eda Taşçı is a faculty member at the Faculty of Engineering, Dumlupınar University, specializing in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering. With a career spanning over two decades, she has held positions including Research Assistant (2002-2010), Associate Professor (2011-2022), and Professor (2022-present). She served as Deputy Head of Department (2017-2018) and Vocational School Directorate (2018-2021). Education: PhD in Ceramic Engineering (2004-2010), Master's (2001-2004), and Bachelor's (1997-2001) from Anadolu University. Her research focuses on inorganic materials like ceramics and cement, emphasizing production processes, surface properties, and sustainable applications. Key projects include enhancing glaze chemical resistance, pozzolan-cement interactions, and industrial metallic glaze development. Her publications span topics from ancient mudbrick materials to modern ceramic processing, highlighting interdisciplinary work in material science, environmental engineering, and industrial chemistry. She received the Turkish Cement Manufacturers Association Trailblazers Scholarship in 2008. Email: eda.tasci@dpu.edu.tr

Ruben Snellingsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sustainable Metals and Minerals
• Cementitious Materials
• Mineral Carbonation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ruben Snellings is a Professor at the KU Leuven , affiliated with the Institute for Sustainable Metals and Minerals and the Division of Geology . His research focuses on sustainable cementitious materials, mineral carbonation, and valorization of industrial by-products in construction. He actively contributes to RILEM technical committees, including TC 309-MCP and TC 267-TRM, establishing terminology and testing protocols for carbonation-based construction products. Research Highlights Advancing low-carbon binders through co-calcination of waste materials Investigating hydration kinetics and reactivity of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) Developing CO2 mineralization techniques for sustainable construction Technical Contributions Co-developing standardized R3 reactivity tests for SCMs Leading interlaboratory validation studies for binder performance Environmental Focus Reducing environmental leaching via carbonation of metallurgical slags Optimizing circular economy approaches for concrete recycling

Tom Van Gervenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Process Intensification
• Chemical Engineering
• Sustainable Metallurgy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Tom Van Gerven is a chemical engineering specialist at KU Leuven's Process Engineering for Sustainable Systems (ProcESS) group. His research focuses on process intensification using alternative energy forms (ultrasound, microwaves, light) for sustainable metallurgy, mineral carbonation, and solvent extraction applications. He leads innovations in low-grade ore processing and carbon capture technologies. Key Research Areas: Process intensification, green metallurgy, CO₂ utilization, and advanced crystallization techniques Recent Work: 2025 publications highlight reactor optimization, mineral carbonation of industrial residues, and acoustic/microwave-assisted separations Technical Expertise: CFD modeling, sonochemical reactors, ionic liquid extraction, and environmental impact analysis

• Metallurgical Process Engineering
• Metal Recycling
• Extractive Metallurgy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Karl Bernhard Friedrich serves as Universitätsprofessor and Chair of Metallurgical Process Engineering and Metal Recycling at RWTH Aachen University's Faculty of Georesources and Materials Engineering. He leads the Institute for Metallurgical Science and Electrometallurgy (IME), with his office located in Building 1401, Room 108 at Intzestraße 3 in Aachen. His leadership extends to numerous EU-funded research initiatives focused on sustainable metallurgy and circular economy principles. Professor Friedrich's research interests span metallurgical process engineering, metal recycling, extractive metallurgy (pyrometallurgy and hydrometallurgy), battery recycling technologies, lithium recovery processes, and vacuum metallurgy. His work emphasizes resource efficiency and sustainable practices in metal production and recycling, with particular focus on developing environmentally sound processes for electronic waste and battery recycling. The institute under his leadership has pioneered several innovative recycling concepts for lithium-ion batteries and electronic scrap. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on battery recycling technologies, particularly lithium recovery from spent batteries through both pyrometallurgical and hydrometallurgical routes. His research group has developed advanced processes for black mass treatment, slag valorization, and metal recovery optimization. The work demonstrates increasing integration of digital technologies and multi-objective modeling in metallurgical process development. Honorary doctorate from Montanuniversität Leoben (2025) recognizing outstanding scientific achievements and commitment to promoting young scientists Long-standing collaboration with Montanuniversität Leoben through the Aachen-Leoben Workshop for non-ferrous metallurgists Professor Friedrich actively supervises numerous doctoral students and has established several collaborative research programs including the DFG priority program 'engineered artificial minerals,' and doctoral programs 'circular electronics' and 'circular e-cars.' His institute maintains strong industry connections, with growing demand for TBRC and VAR trial campaigns. The institute recently commissioned a new large-scale arc furnace and is preparing for leadership transition in early 2027. The IME under Professor Friedrich's leadership operates extensive research facilities focused on vacuum metallurgy, pyrometallurgy, and hydrometallurgy. The institute collaborates with industry partners through the GDMB Zinc & Lead Technical Committee and participates in numerous European research networks. Current research activities focus on developing sustainable processes for battery recycling, electronic waste treatment, and critical metal recovery with emphasis on circular economy principles.

Yves Comeauمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Engineering
• Wastewater Treatment
• Biological Nutrient Removal
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Yves Comeau is a Professor in the Department of Civil, Geological and Mining Engineering at Polytechnique Montréal. With a Ph.D. in Environmental Civil Engineering from the University of British Columbia (1989), his career spans over three decades, focusing on wastewater treatment, nutrient removal, and water resource recovery systems. He directs the Environmental Engineering Laboratory and co-leads the Center for Research, Development and Validation of Water Treatment Technologies (CREDEAU). Education: B.Eng. (1980), M.A.Sc. (1984), Ph.D. (1989) from UBC Current research emphasizes biological/chemical nutrient removal, modeling, and phytotechnology for cold climates Key projects include steel slag filters for phosphorus removal, willow-based wastewater treatment, and landfill leachate management His 183 publications cover topics from activated sludge modeling to bioremediation of contaminated soils Recent work demonstrates the efficacy of willow vegetation filters in cold climates and microplastic characterization in wastewater. He has supervised 12 Ph.D. and 54 Master’s students, including Dominique Claveau-Mallet (2017) and Xavier Lachapelle-Trouillard (2017). Awards include the Environmental Network Distinction (2016) .

• Concrete Material Technology
• Durability of Concrete Structures
• Sustainability in Concrete Construction
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Jouni Punkki is a Professor of Practice at Aalto University's Department of Civil Engineering. His work bridges academia and industry, focusing on concrete material technology and its practical applications in construction. His research interests span concrete durability, sustainability in construction, digitalization in concrete production, and quality control systems. These areas reflect his commitment to advancing both theoretical understanding and industry practices through innovative technologies. Punkki's publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to concrete engineering, including non-destructive testing, porosity analysis, and automation in material characterization. His work often intersects with structural integrity and environmental resilience.

Susan Bernal Lopezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Low-carbon cement technologies
• Cement durability and performance
• Sustainable construction materials
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Susan Bernal Lopez is a Professor in the Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering at the University of Bath. She leads international research initiatives as Convener of the RILEM Technical Activities Committee Cluster A and Deputy-Chair of RILEM’s Technical Committee on carbon dioxide uptake in concrete. Her work focuses on low-carbon cement technologies, durability, and sustainability in construction materials. Education: Doctor of Engineering (Universidad del Valle, 2009) and Bachelor of Engineering in Materials Engineering (Universidad del Valle, 2004), both specializing in alkali-activated concretes. Research interests include advanced cement materials, circular economy applications, nuclear waste immobilization, and CO₂ sequestration. She collaborates with industry to accelerate the adoption of sustainable construction practices. Her recent research outputs emphasize CO₂ interactions with cement pastes, reactive-transport modeling, and waste-derived materials. Over 156 publications and 8 prestigious awards highlight her contributions to decarbonizing the construction sector. Active in grant-funded projects like the Innovate UK KTP collaborations with Wienerberger and SIKA Ltd, and the Horizon 2020 EcoCemXplore initiative. Editor for journals including RILEM Technical Letters and Cement and Concrete Research .

• Environmental Engineering
• Water Quality
• Plumbing Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andrew J Whelton is a Professor of Civil and Construction Engineering at Purdue University's College of Engineering, with concurrent appointments in Sustainability Engineering and Environmental Engineering. He serves as Director of the Healthy Plumbing Consortium and Lead for the Center for Plumbing Safety, focusing on water quality, chemical contamination, and public health in building plumbing systems. Professor, Civil and Construction Engineering Professor, Sustainability Engineering Professor, Environmental Engineering Director, Healthy Plumbing Consortium Lead, Center for Plumbing Safety His research spans environmental engineering and public health, with key themes including chemical contamination from plastic pipe degradation, post-disaster water system recovery, wildfire-related water quality impacts, and microbial risks in premise plumbing. Recent work addresses crises like the East Palestine chemical spill and Maui wildfires, while also developing predictive models for water quality and evaluating sustainable infrastructure materials. Scientific awards and recognitions include: Rapid Response Research (RAPID) Grants from NSF for disaster-related studies Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) support for building water quality programs Leadership in interdisciplinary consortia focused on plumbing safety Development of novel tools for water quality monitoring and remediation His publications reveal trends in: Chemical leaching from plastic piping materials Environmental justice in water contamination crises Integration of machine learning for water quality prediction Microbial ecology in stagnant plumbing systems Policy recommendations for disaster response Sustainable material innovation for infrastructure

Hubert Rahierمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Thermal Analysis
• Non-Traditional Cements
• Alkali Activation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Hubert Rahier is a Professor at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), specializing in Materials Engineering. His expertise spans Thermal Analysis, non-traditional cements, geopolymers, and self-healing polymers. He holds a Chemical Engineering degree from VUB (1988) and has led numerous projects on sustainable materials, including the RECONSTRUCT initiative for circular low-carbon construction. His research emphasizes alkali-activated materials, biomineralization in concrete, and eco-friendly composites. Recent work includes studies on potassium silicate mortars, fungi-mediated self-healing concrete, and diffusion-controlled self-healing polymers. He has supervised over 40 students and received awards such as the 2023 Outstanding Research Award. Active in interdisciplinary collaborations, he contributes to projects addressing decarbonization and material durability. Key areas of focus include circular economy applications, carbon-reducing construction practices, and innovative material synthesis. His labs explore biomineralization mechanisms, composite reinforcement, and low-temperature ceramic processing.

Isnaldi R. Souza Filhoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sustainable Metallurgy
• Green Steel
• Hydrogen Plasma Reduction
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Isnaldi R. Souza Filho is a Junior Professor (Chair of Sustainable Metallurgy) at the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) , affiliated with the Institut Jean Lamour (UMR 7198), Université de Lorraine . He also serves as Group Leader for Sustainable Synthesis of Materials at the Max Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials since 2021. Education: PhD, MSc, and BSc in Materials Engineering from the University of São Paulo (2016-2019, 2013-2015, 2008-2013). Research Interests: Focus on sustainable metallurgy , particularly hydrogen plasma-based reduction of iron ores and microstructural characterization of Mn-containing steels . His work addresses decarbonization in steel production, scrap-compatible alloy design , and waste valorization (e.g., red mud conversion to green steel). Publication Trends: Recent studies emphasize hydrogen plasma smelting reduction of iron ores, kinetic modeling of reduction processes, and microstructure engineering for enhanced mechanical properties. Collaborative work spans CO2-neutral steelmaking , elemental partitioning , and high-entropy alloy synthesis . Scientific Awards: CAPES Thesis 2020 for Best National Doctoral Thesis in Engineerings II (Brazil) Multiple undergraduate awards (CREA-SP, ABM, Engineering Institute) for top academic performance in 2013 Grants and Affiliations: Affiliated with the Dierk Raabe Lab at the Max Planck Institute and leads the Sustainable Synthesis of Materials group. Research funded by institutions supporting climate-neutral metallurgy and recycling strategies .

Marcos Martinón-Torresمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Archaeometallurgy
• Material Culture
• Archaeological Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Marcos Martinón-Torres holds the prestigious Pitt-Rivers Professorship of Archaeological Science at the University of Cambridge, situated within the Department of Archaeology in the School of the Humanities and Social Sciences. His research is primarily conducted through the McDonald Institute for Archaeological Research, with active involvement in specialized laboratories including the Pitt-Rivers Laboratory for Archaeological Science, Computational and Digital Archaeology Laboratory, and Material Culture Research Hub. Professor Martinón-Torres specializes in archaeometallurgy, employing interdisciplinary approaches that bridge archaeological inquiry with advanced materials science. His research spans multiple continents and historical periods, with significant contributions to understanding metallurgical technologies across Eurasia, Africa, and the Americas. Key research areas include ancient bronze production in the Mediterranean, iron technologies in China, early metallurgy in Iberia, and colonial-era metallurgical practices in Jamestown. His methodological toolkit encompasses microstructural analysis, mineralogical studies, chemical composition analysis, lead isotope analysis, and experimental replication techniques. His extensive publication record reveals a consistent focus on experimental archaeometallurgy, particularly the color properties of ancient copper alloys, metal provenance in the Bronze Age, and the intersection of alchemy with early chemistry. His groundbreaking 2006 Nature paper on Hessian crucibles revealed mullite as the key component behind their exceptional properties, representing the earliest known industrial exploitation of this material in Europe. Recent work demonstrates continued innovation in understanding ancient technological processes through advanced analytical methods, with significant contributions to Chinese archaeometallurgy, particularly regarding the Terracotta Army bronze triggers and iron production techniques during the Warring States period. Professor Martinón-Torres maintains active research collaborations across multiple continents and disciplines, regularly presenting at international conferences and contributing to editorial boards of leading archaeological science journals. His work has significantly advanced the field of archaeometallurgy by integrating cutting-edge materials science techniques with traditional archaeological approaches.

Matthew John M. Kraneمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Materials Process Modeling
• Solidification of Metal Alloys
• Thermal Processing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Matthew John M. Krane is a Professor in the Department of Materials Engineering at Purdue University and a member of the Purdue Center for Metal Casting Research. His work focuses on the design, development, and modeling of materials processes , particularly solidification and thermal processing of metal alloys, with strong emphasis on defect prevention and uncertainty quantification in numerical models. Current projects include grain-refined particle transport in DC casting , exergy optimization in copper smelting , and boron segregation in continuous casting . Past research includes through-process modeling of Al alloys , microsegregation studies , and laser hardening techniques . Scientific awards include an invited keynote lecture at the 2015 International Symposium on Liquid Metal Processing and Casting and multiple invited papers in high-impact journals.