جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Fluid Mechanics
• Civil Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Tongming Zhou is a faculty member in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Mining Engineering at the School of Engineering, The University of Western Australia (UWA) . He serves as Director of the UWA Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel Laboratory and Program Chair for Civil Engineering , contributing to both academic leadership and industrial applications. His work bridges fundamental fluid mechanics with practical engineering challenges. Education : PhD in Fluid Mechanics from The University of Newcastle (1999) Teaching : Coordinates core units like CIVL2551, CIVL5551, and CIVL4402/CIVL3402 Hydraulics, emphasizing real-world application and industry collaboration Research Interests focus on: Suppression of vortex shedding and vortex-induced vibrations (VIV) in cylindrical structures Enhancement of VIV and galloping for renewable energy harvesting Wave resonance in floating LNG facilities Sloshing dynamics in tanks with Newtonian/non-Newtonian fluids Wind tunnel testing for industrial wind load analysis Recent Research Trends show interdisciplinary work combining experimental and numerical fluid dynamics, with applications to offshore engineering, maritime safety, and energy systems. His projects explore VIV in flexible risers, gas leakage effects on pipelines, and triboelectric nanogenerators for wind energy. Grants : ARC Grant (2019-2021): Development of novel inerter-based dampers ARC Grant (2013-2015): Local Scour below Offshore Pipelines ARC Grant (2011-2015): Vortex & Force Characteristics of Inclined Cylinders UWA Grant (2008): Control of Vortex Shedding with Helical Strakes Facilities Leadership : Upgraded UWA’s Boundary Layer Wind Tunnel , Hydraulic Laboratory Water Flume , and 6DOF Hexapod motion platform , acquiring advanced equipment like PIV systems and high-precision load cells.

Soo Jeonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

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

Soo Jeon is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering at the University of Waterloo, part of the Faculty of Engineering. He holds a PhD from the University of California at Berkeley (2007) and prior degrees from Seoul National University. His research focuses on mechatronics, dynamic systems, and control, with applications in robotics, autonomous systems, and precision motion control. He has held roles as Assistant Professor (2009–2015), Associate Professor (2015–2024), and Full Professor (2024–present). Professor Jeon’s expertise includes intelligent sensing and control for mechatronic systems, nonlinear dynamics, and autonomous systems. He has received notable awards such as the 2022 Engineer of the Year Award (AKCSE/KOFST), 2015 NSERC Discovery Accelerator Supplement, and 2010 ASME Rudolf Kalman Best Paper Award. He serves as an Associate Editor for several journals, including the ASME Journal of Dynamic Systems and IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering. His research interests span robotics, control systems, and automation, with recent work on autonomous navigation, tactile exploration, and model predictive control. He supervises graduate students in MASc and PhD programs and teaches courses like ME 649 (Control of Machines and Processes) and ME 360 (Introduction to Control Systems). Jeon holds patents in areas like low-power magnetic locks and remote plasma source seasoning. His lab, the Waterloo Mechanical Systems & Control Laboratory (WMSCL), focuses on advanced mechatronics and robotics projects, including collaborations with international institutions such as the Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials (KIMM).

• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• Wave Hydrodynamics
• Wave Modeling
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Hans Bihs is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering. His research focuses on computational fluid dynamics (CFD), wave hydrodynamics, and wave-structure interaction using the open-source framework REEF3D. Key Research Areas: CFD simulations, wave modeling, floating body dynamics, ocean wave energy, aquaculture hydrodynamics, sediment transport, and high-performance computing. Projects: ERC Consolidator Grant PARTRES (2023-2028), EEA Grants Portugal SurfWave (2023), NFR KPN IPIRIS (2021-2025), EEA Baltic SolidShore (2021-2024), NTNU's MAPLE (2022-2025), and DigiCoast (2021-2024). Email: hans.bihs@ntnu.no His recent publications (2025-2020) analyze fluid-structure interaction, ship-induced waves, floating offshore wind turbines, submerged vegetation, and coastal structures using advanced CFD techniques. Topics include wave hydrodynamics, turbulence, and numerical modeling for marine and aquaculture systems.

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Geomechanics
• Numerical Modelling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Xuzhen He is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Technology Sydney (UTS). He holds a BSc from Tsinghua University and a PhD from the University of Cambridge, where he received the John Winbolt Prize (2015). His research focuses on geotechnics, geomechanics, and numerical methods, with an emphasis on AI integration. Notable contributions include studies on soil erosion, particle segregation, and tunnel engineering. He leads projects funded by ARC, including DECRA (2021) and a Discovery grant (2023). His work bridges experimental and computational approaches, addressing challenges in geotechnical infrastructure and environmental stability. Education: Bachelor of Science, Tsinghua University, China PhD in Civil Engineering, University of Cambridge, UK Research Interests: AI-driven geotechnical analysis (slope stability, tunnelling) Multiscale geomechanical modelling (hypoplasticity, multiphase systems) Numerical methods (DEM, SPH, material point method) Awards: ARC DECRA (2021) John Winbolt Prize (2015) Grants: "Modernise geotechnical investigation and analysis with machine learning" (ARC DP230100678) "Multiscale modelling of fluid–particle transport in porous media" (ARC DE220100763) Labs/Teams: Member of UTS Transport Research Centre (TRC) Associate member of Centre for Advanced Modelling and Geospatial lnformation Systems (CAMGIS)

• Earthquake Engineering
• Structural Dynamics
• Pipeline Seismic Response
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Muhittin Eren Uçkan is a Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Rafet Kayış Faculty of Engineering. His work focuses on earthquake engineering, structural dynamics, and seismic performance of infrastructure systems. Education: MS in Civil Engineering (1987) from Middle East Technical University, PhD in Earthquake Engineering (1994) from Boğaziçi University Key Research Areas: Seismic response of pipelines, soil-structure interaction, base isolation systems, and infrastructure resilience His recent publications analyze post-earthquake performance of transmission pipelines (2024 Kahramanmaras), liquid storage tanks (2023), and buried steel pipes (2016–2019). Studies emphasize fault crossing effects , sloshing damping , and seismic risk frameworks . Administrative roles include Vice Dean at Gebze Institute of High Technology (1998), Head of Department (1995–1998), and Commission Presidency at Alanya Aladdin Keykubat University (2020).

Kuang-An Changمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Wave breaking processes
• Wave-structure interactions
• Sediment dynamics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kuang-An Chang is a Professor in the Zachry Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Texas A&M University with a joint appointment in the Department of Ocean Engineering. He directs the Environmental Fluid Dynamics Laboratory and has served on the faculty since 2000 after completing a postdoctoral position at Cornell University. His educational background includes: B.S. from National Taiwan University (1991) M.S. from Cornell University (1994) Ph.D. from Cornell University (1999) Professor Chang specializes in environmental fluid mechanics with core expertise in wave breaking processes , wave-structure interactions , and sediment dynamics . His research employs optical flow visualization and non-intrusive measurement techniques for physical modeling in coastal and ocean environments, bridging fundamental fluid dynamics with practical engineering applications in coastal protection and offshore structures. His 2013-2015 publications reveal a concentrated focus on experimental analysis of extreme wave phenomena, particularly green water dynamics and breaking waves. These studies utilize advanced measurement methodologies in wave basins and field settings, appearing in high-impact journals like Experiments in Fluids and Ocean Engineering, demonstrating strong integration of laboratory experimentation and real-world coastal/ocean challenges. His distinguished honors include: Lockheed Martin Excellence in Teaching Award (2012) Japan Society for Promotion of Science Invitation Fellowship (2009-2010) Zachry Award for Excellence in Teaching (2008-2009) Visualization Society of Japan SGI Award (2001) Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers While specific grant details and student lists aren't provided in source materials, his laboratory directorship and visiting professorships at institutions including Cornell University, Kyoto University, and National Cheng Kung University indicate active research leadership and international collaboration in coastal engineering education. He leads the Environmental Fluid Dynamics Laboratory at Texas A&M, which specializes in experimental facilities for quantitative flow visualization using imaging-based techniques to study complex fluid-structure interactions in marine environments.

Elizabeth Blantonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• High-energy astrophysics
• Optical and NIR observational astronomy
• Clusters of galaxies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Elizabeth Blanton is a Professor of Astronomy at Boston University's College of Arts & Sciences, where she serves as Director of Undergraduate Studies. Her research primarily focuses on high-energy astrophysics and observational astronomy, with emphasis on galaxy clusters, radio galaxies, and AGN feedback mechanisms. She utilizes multi-wavelength approaches including X-ray, optical, infrared, and radio observations. Education: Ph.D., Columbia University M.Phil., Columbia University M.A., Columbia University A.B., Vassar College Professor Blanton's research centers on clusters of galaxies, particularly studying the X-ray emission from the intracluster medium using the Chandra X-ray Observatory. She investigates how central radio sources powered by supermassive black holes interact with and heat the surrounding gas, which has important implications for galaxy formation and evolution. Her work also explores using radio sources as tracers for high-redshift galaxy clusters for cosmological studies. Her publication record shows consistent research on galaxy cluster dynamics, particularly focusing on phenomena like gas sloshing, shock waves, and cavities created by AGN feedback. The research spans multiple wavelengths with heavy emphasis on X-ray observations from the Chandra Observatory, complemented by optical, infrared, and radio data. Her work has significantly contributed to understanding how energy from supermassive black holes affects the evolution of galaxy clusters. Notable Press Coverage: "Abell 2052: A Galaxy Cluster Gets Sloshed" featured in BU Research Magazine 2012, Chandra press release, NASA press release, and National Geographic image of the week "NGC 5813: An Intergalactic Weather Map" covered in Chandra and NASA press releases "Cosmic Battle Creates Milky-Way Sized Tunnel" featured in Naval Research Lab press release "NGC 1553: Black Holes in Distant Galaxy Points to Wild Youth" covered in Chandra press release Professor Blanton teaches a range of astronomy courses from introductory to graduate level, including Principles of Astronomy II, Stellar and Galactic Astrophysics, Introduction to Astrophysics, and Observational Techniques. Her Observational Techniques course provides hands-on experience with telescopes at Boston University and Lowell Observatory in Arizona. She leads research within the Interdisciplinary Cosmology Group at Boston University, which includes members from the Departments of Astronomy, Physics, and Data Sciences. Her work on galaxy clusters and AGN feedback continues to advance our understanding of the formation and evolution of large-scale structures in the universe.

Kevin M Crosbyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Space Science
• Microgravity Fluid Dynamics
• Propellant Gauging
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kevin M. Crosby is a Professor of Physics, Astronomy, and Computer Science at Carthage College, where he also holds the Hedberg Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies title. He serves as Director of the Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium and leads the Carthage Space Sciences program. Dr. Crosby has chaired both the Physics and Astronomy Department and the Computer Science Department, and previously served as Division Chair for Natural Sciences for 10 years and Dean of the Division of Natural and Social Sciences for one year. Dr. Crosby earned his position at Carthage College in 1998, coming from the University of Northern Colorado where he was a visiting assistant professor of physics. His academic journey has positioned him as a leader in space science education and research. Dr. Crosby's research focuses on space science and microgravity fluid dynamics, with particular expertise in propellant gauging technologies for spacecraft. His work bridges theoretical physics with practical space applications, emphasizing undergraduate research opportunities. He has developed innovative approaches to measuring liquid propellant in microgravity environments, which has significant implications for long-duration space missions and in-orbit refueling capabilities. His research program actively involves undergraduate students in meaningful space science projects. Analysis of Dr. Crosby's publication record reveals a strong focus on propellant management in microgravity environments, with particular emphasis on modal propellant gauging techniques. His research spans experimental work on parabolic flights, suborbital payloads, and CubeSat missions, demonstrating a commitment to hands-on space research with undergraduate students. Recent work shows increasing integration of AI and advanced sensor technologies into space applications. Hedberg Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies Director of the NASA Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium Dr. Crosby actively mentors undergraduate students in space science research, with notable projects including suborbital payload experiments, parabolic flight experiments, and CubeSat development. His Carthage Space Sciences program has secured significant NASA funding through the Space Grant Consortium. Students like Celestine Ananda '20 have participated in high-profile research that has been featured in media outlets including Wisconsin Public Radio and the Milwaukee Independent. Dr. Crosby leads the Modal Propellant Gauging research team that collaborates with NASA Kennedy and Johnson Space Centers. His Carthage Space Sciences program functions as an active research hub where students participate in real NASA-related projects, including the Blue Origin New Shepard flights that have successfully demonstrated propellant gauging technologies in microgravity.

• Aerospace Engineering
• Aeroelasticity
• Fluid-Structure Interaction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Mastroddi Franco is a Full Professor at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (DIMA) of Sapienza University of Rome, affiliated with the Faculty of Civil and Industrial Engineering. His expertise spans aerospace engineering, aeroelasticity, and multidisciplinary design optimization. He contributes to training programs such as the 2nd-level Master's in 'Satellites and Orbiting Platforms' and 'Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Sources'. His research focuses on fluid-structure interactions, sloshing dynamics in aircraft tanks, and sustainable aircraft design. He has led studies on green aviation technologies, launch vehicle aerodynamics, and numerical modeling techniques like Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH). Research Interests: Aeroelastic Stability and Response Hydrogen-Powered Aircraft Systems Neural Network Applications in Fluid Dynamics Green Energy Integration in Aviation Reduced-Order Modeling for Complex Systems Publications highlight contributions to sloshing dynamics, hybrid aircraft design, and computational methods for hypersonic systems. Awards: None explicitly mentioned. Grants and advisory roles include participation in the 'Premio Liviu Librescu' thesis award committee (2010). He collaborates on projects involving structural damping models and multi-objective optimization for aerospace systems.

• Fluid Engineering
• Fluid Machinery
• Cavitation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kazuyoshi Miyagawa is a Professor at Waseda University's Department of Applied Mechanics and Aerospace Engineering within the Faculty of Science and Engineering, School of Fundamental Science and Engineering. With a Doctor of Engineering from Osaka University, he has maintained a continuous academic career at Waseda University since 2011, progressing from Associate Professor to full Professor. His educational background includes undergraduate and graduate studies in Mechanical Engineering at Waseda University, followed by specialized research at Osaka University's Graduate School of Engineering Science. Professor Miyagawa's research focuses on Fluid Engineering, Fluid Machinery, Cavitation, and Flow Induced Vibration . His work bridges theoretical fluid dynamics with practical applications in turbomachinery, particularly in hydraulic turbines, pumps, and rocket turbopumps. His research demonstrates a consistent emphasis on improving efficiency, stability, and reliability of fluid machinery through innovative design and thorough understanding of complex flow phenomena. His extensive publication record (107 papers with 683 Scopus citations and 1543 Google Scholar citations) reveals a strong focus on draft tube flow in hydraulic turbines, cavitation phenomena, and unsteady flow characteristics in various turbomachinery applications. His recent work shows increasing attention to computational fluid dynamics validation through experimental methods and practical engineering solutions for flow instability problems. Scientific Awards Multiple Technical and Paper Awards from the Turbomachinery Society of Japan (2001-2021) Recognition for development of new water turbines, high-efficiency turbochargers, and low-noise pumps Research on Francis turbine performance and cavitation phenomena Professor Miyagawa actively contributes to the engineering community through leadership roles including President of the Turbomachinery Society of Japan (2023-present) and Board Director of The Japan Federation of Engineering Society (2025-present). His professional memberships span multiple international and Japanese engineering societies including ASME, IAHR, and The Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers.

• Mechanical Engineering
• Multibody Dynamics
• Nonlinear Mechanics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Shabana Ahmed is the Richard and Loan Hill Professor of Engineering at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), affiliated with the Urban Transportation Center. Her expertise spans mechanical engineering, multibody dynamics, nonlinear mechanics, and computational mechanics, with a focus on vehicle systems analysis, railroad engineering, and soft robotics. She holds a prominent role in advancing geometrically accurate finite element methods and ANCF approaches for analyzing complex mechanical systems. Her research integrates theoretical mechanics with practical applications in transportation, robotics, and material science. Her work includes studies on railroad vehicle dynamics, soft material behavior, and thermal-elastic coupling in articulated systems. Notable contributions include developing numerical methods for analyzing gear systems, beam elements, and liquid sloshing problems. She also explores the application of Lagrangian principles and Frenet force analysis in performance evaluation of mechanical systems. Shabana Ahmed has published extensively on topics such as constrained large-displacement thermal analysis, nonlinear strain measures, and the mechanics of flexible robots. Her research bridges computational methods with real-world engineering challenges, emphasizing accuracy and practical implementation.

• Marine Hydrodynamics
• Nonlinear Wave Theory
• Wave-Structure Interactions
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Feng Xingya is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Marine Science and Engineering , Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), Shenzhen, China. He obtained his Ph.D. in Ocean Engineering from the National University of Singapore (NUS) in 2016 and held postdoctoral positions at NUS and the University of Oxford before joining SUSTech in 2019. His research focuses on marine hydrodynamics , nonlinear wave-structure interactions , and computational fluid dynamics , with applications in offshore renewable energy and oil & gas platforms. Ph.D., Ocean Engineering (2016), National University of Singapore B.Eng., Hydraulic Engineering (2011), Hohai University His work includes developing nonlinear potential flow models , numerical wave tank codes , and boundary element methods for analyzing wave interactions with floating systems. Recent projects involve marine renewable energy and machine learning tools for intelligent marine environment monitoring. Scientific contributions include the 2014 Outstanding Young Researcher Award at the KKHTCNN conference. He supervises Ph.D. students and leads a research group focused on marine hydrodynamics , offering opportunities for postdocs and doctoral candidates.

Michael Levitinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Spectral Theory
• Spectral Geometry
• Mathematical Physics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Michael Levitin is a Professor of Applied Mathematics at the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Reading. He leads the Pure Mathematics Group and serves on the Departmental Research Committee. His research focuses on spectral theory, spectral geometry, and applications in mathematical physics, numerical analysis, and operator theory. Levitin holds a Candidate of Sciences (Ph.D.) from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (1989), with a thesis on fluid-structure interactions. Prior to Reading, he held roles at Heriot-Watt University, Cardiff University, and Sussex University. His work includes foundational contributions to spectral asymptotics, non-self-adjoint operators, and geometric spectral theory. Key projects involve Pólya’s conjecture for eigenvalues, Steklov problems, and waveguide eigenmodes. He co-authored the textbook Topics in Spectral Geometry (2023) and frequently organizes international workshops, such as the 2026 Modern Applications of Microlocal Analysis conference honoring Dmitri Vassiliev. Levitin’s research integrates pure and applied mathematics, with applications in physics and engineering. Education: BSc+MSc (Applied Mathematics, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, 1986), PhD (1989). Employment History: University of Reading (2010–present), Cardiff University (2007–2010), Heriot-Watt University (1993–2007), University of Sussex (1992–1993). Research Interests: Spectral geometry of Laplace/Dirac/Maxwell operators, eigenvalue inequalities, numerical methods, and operator pencils. Collaborations include notable mathematicians like Iosif Polterovich, David Sher, and Matteo Capoferri. Grants and recognitions include EPSRC funding for microlocal analysis applications. Teaching includes Real Analysis and Complex Analysis courses at Reading. Publications span over 50 peer-reviewed papers in journals like Inventiones Mathematicae , SIAM Journal on Mathematical Analysis , and Journal of Spectral Theory . His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, combining analytical techniques with numerical methods. Current projects include spectral asymptotics in linear elasticity and geometric wave propagators on manifolds.

Zhan Liuمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Thermal Management
• Fluid Dynamics
• Pollutant Dispersion
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Zhan Liu is affiliated with Southwest University of Science and Technology, where he conducts advanced research in thermal systems, fluid dynamics, and energy storage technologies. His work focuses on hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, liquefied natural gas storage, and industrial ventilation systems. His research interests include: Thermal Management in Energy Systems Fluid Sloshing and Thermo-Mechanical Coupling Pollutant Dispersion in Industrial Environments Hazard Control in Hybrid Ventilation Systems Hydrogen Storage Tank Performance Renewable and Clean Energy Engineering The recent publications indicate a strong focus on modeling and experimental analysis of thermal and fluid behavior in next-generation energy and industrial systems, particularly under extreme or dynamic conditions such as rapid charging and intermittent ventilation. Dr. Liu actively collaborates with researchers from Chongqing University and other institutions, contributing to impactful studies in high-impact energy and engineering journals. He has not listed any scientific awards or formal mentoring roles in the provided text.

Lance Manuelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Uncertainty Quantification
• Wind Energy
• Offshore Structures
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Lance Manuel is a Professor of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin. His research focuses on uncertainty quantification in engineered systems, particularly wind energy and offshore structures. He has led projects related to wind turbine fatigue analysis, hurricane risk assessment, and climate change adaptation. Ph.D., Civil Engineering (Stanford University) M.S., Civil Engineering and Applied Mechanics (University of Virginia) B.Tech., Civil Engineering (Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay) His work bridges civil infrastructure with climate resilience, emphasizing probabilistic methods for structural reliability. Key areas include extreme climate modeling , floating offshore wind turbines , and fatigue damage prediction under non-stationary conditions. Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary trends in renewable energy systems and climate hazard quantification . He advises graduate students like Taemin Heo and Ding Peng Liu, whose work spans stochastic processes and offshore structural reuse.