جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Jens Weibezahnمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Energy System Analysis
• Energy Finance
• Energy/Electricity Market Design
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jens Weibezahn is an Assistant Professor at Copenhagen Business School (CBS), affiliated with the Copenhagen School of Energy Infrastructure (CSEI). He also serves as a Guest Researcher at Technische Universität Berlin's Workgroup for Infrastructure Policy (WIP) and holds the title of Marie Skłodowska-Curie Alumnus. His research focuses on energy system flexibility, sector integration, decentralization, and market design, utilizing open-source modeling and financial analysis. He earned a Ph.D. in economics from TU Berlin, with prior studies in industrial engineering and management at TU Berlin and the University of California, Berkeley. Key research areas include energy finance, nuclear power financing, hydrogen infrastructure, and localized energy transformation. Weibezahn's work addresses critical challenges such as nuclear energy policy, hydrogen infrastructure optimization, and the role of energy communities. His recent publications highlight topics like nuclear plant financing and the paradoxical reliance on nuclear expansion in energy scenarios. He actively contributes to projects like the Nordic Network on Energy System Integration and the Rally to the Valley initiative for hydrogen value chains. Education: Ph.D. in Economics, TU Berlin M.Sc./B.Sc. Industrial Engineering & Management (TU Berlin and UC Berkeley) His teaching includes courses on Operations Research and Energy System Economics. He advises on energy infrastructure planning and has led impactful studies on integrated network designs and sufficiency measures for renewable systems. Key awards include recognition as a Marie Curie Alumnus, reflecting his international research collaborations. His projects often bridge academia with policy, emphasizing transparent energy system modeling and open-source methodologies.

Maricarmen Garciaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Veterinary Virology
• Poultry Diseases
• Avian Immunology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Maricarmen Garcia is a Professor in the Department of Population Health at the University of Georgia's College of Veterinary Medicine, specializing in poultry virology at the Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center. She holds a Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. in relevant scientific disciplines. Her research focuses on avian infectious diseases, particularly infectious laryngotracheitis virus (ILTV), vaccine development, and host-pathogen interactions. She investigates mucosal immunity, vaccine efficacy, and viral pathogenesis in poultry systems. Her publications demonstrate interdisciplinary work combining virology, immunology, and vaccinology approaches. Recent articles explore viral virulence factors, vaccine protection mechanisms, and novel vaccination strategies. Her work appears in virology, immunology, and veterinary science journals with frequent collaborations across institutions. Professor Garcia has developed adapted viral strains for vaccine applications and evaluated combination vaccination approaches. Her research contributes significantly to understanding immune responses in tracheal mucosa following vaccination and challenge.

• Computer Science
• Machine Learning
• Operations Research
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sam O'Neill is a Lecturer in Computer Science at the College of Science and Engineering. His academic work focuses on applied computational methods across engineering and industrial domains, with strong affiliations to computer science and interdisciplinary research teams. Research interests span: Machine Learning & AI : Development of microservice frameworks for biomedical research and reinforcement learning systems Industrial & Nuclear Engineering : Modular reactor design, off-site construction optimization, and plant layout Operations Research : Network flow modeling, traffic equilibrium, and MILP applications Applied Mathematics : Algorithm design and sequence analysis Publication analysis reveals three primary thematic clusters: Recent focus (2021-2024) on modular nuclear systems and machine learning microservices Sustained work in optimization techniques (MILP formulations, network flows) Foundational research in algorithmic learning theory and mathematical sequences

Jarmo Ala-Heikkiläمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Nuclear Engineering
• Materials Science
• Radiation Detection Technology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jarmo Ala-Heikkilä is a Researcher in the Department of Applied Physics at Aalto University, specializing in Nuclear Materials and Engineering. He holds a Doctoral degree (2008), Licentiate (1995), and Master's (1992) in Engineering and Technology from the former Helsinki University of Technology, now part of Aalto University. His research focuses on advanced materials characterization using techniques like positron annihilation spectroscopy and Monte Carlo simulations, with applications in nuclear safety, radiation detection, and sustainable energy systems. He actively contributes to international efforts in nuclear non-proliferation monitoring and small modular reactor development. Ala-Heikkilä has been deeply involved in organizing academic events such as the Nuclear Science and Technology Symposium (SYP) and serves as Editor-in-chief of ATS Ydintekniikka . His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to affordable and clean energy (SDG7) and climate action (SDG13). Notable contributions include promoting Finnish technologies for monitoring nuclear treaties and fostering educational initiatives in nuclear energy fields through summer schools and professional courses.

• Renewable Energy Systems
• Sustainable Port Development
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Theocharis Tsoutsos is a faculty member at the School of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Technical University of Crete. His research focuses on sustainable energy systems, port infrastructure development, environmental impact assessment, and climate change mitigation. He holds a Professorship position and actively contributes to interdisciplinary projects addressing Mediterranean environmental challenges. His work integrates technical innovation with socio-economic considerations to achieve sustainability goals. Research interests include renewable energy integration in ports, lifecycle assessment of biomass utilization, climate adaptation strategies for urban areas, and hydrogen production technologies. Notable projects involve optimizing solar desalination plants in Crete and evaluating the socio-technical feasibility of offshore wind farms. Recent publications explore post-pandemic urban air quality trends, IoT security in critical maritime infrastructure, and socio-economic dimensions of energy transition. His work often employs GIS-based decision-support systems and multi-criteria analysis to address complex sustainability challenges. Tsoutsos collaborates with international partners on initiatives like the H2020 CIVITAS DESTINATIONS project, advancing sustainable mobility solutions in Mediterranean tourist cities. He advises on port modernization strategies emphasizing zero-emission targets and nearly-zero energy port concepts. Key contributions include frameworks for assessing tourism carrying capacity in ecologically sensitive zones and methodologies for evaluating wave energy potential in the Mediterranean.

Yeong Shin Jeongمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Nuclear Engineering
• Renewable Energy Integration
• Space Nuclear Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yeong Shin Jeong is a Researcher and PhD student in the Department of Nuclear Engineering at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), South Korea. Their research focuses on nuclear thermal hydraulics, reactor safety, and advanced nuclear energy systems, including molten salt reactors, small modular reactors, and nuclear-renewable hybrid systems. They have conducted R&D at NRGroup from 2017–2018 and 2022 to present, exploring topics such as nuclear cogeneration, micro reactors, nuclear propulsion, and nuclear energy applications for lunar/planetary bases. Education: PhD candidate at UNIST (2022–present). MSc thesis: "Preliminary analysis of nuclear hybrid energy systems: modeling and simulation of nuclear cogeneration applications" (2022). Engaged in collaborative activities like a 2022 educational visit to CEA's Cadarache Research Centre and ITER site in France with students from the "Introduction to Nuclear Engineering" course.

Stefano Lorenziمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nuclear Engineering
• Thermal Fluid Dynamics
• Molten Salt Reactors
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Stefano Lorenzi is a Professor in the Department of Nuclear Engineering at the University of Pavia, specializing in advanced nuclear systems. His core research focuses on thermal-fluid dynamics, molten salt reactors (MSRs), small modular reactors (SMRs), and computational methods for reactor safety and economics. He leads projects like TANDEM and ELSMOR, addressing SMR integration into hybrid energy systems and European licensing frameworks. His work includes multiphysics modeling of MSR fission products, stability analysis of natural circulation loops, and neutronics simulations using OpenFOAM and Monte Carlo methods. Key contributions span reactor dynamics, control systems, and validation of open-source nuclear codes. Prof. Lorenzi's recent studies emphasize SMR economics, safety features of in-core bubbling systems, and hybrid data assimilation for reactor analysis. He collaborates with institutions like LENA (Laboratory of Energy Engineering) and contributes to international projects such as SAMOSAFER and the MYRRHA test facility.

Mostafa Jamalipourمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Neutronics
• Nuclear Reactor Modelling
• Fuel Performance Modelling
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mostafa Jamalipour is a Researcher affiliated with the Nuclear Reactor Group (NRGroup) at Politecnico di Milano. His research focuses on advanced nuclear reactor technologies, including neutronics analysis, fuel performance modelling, and Gen IV reactor systems such as Small Modular Reactors (SMR) and Lead-Cooled Fast Reactors (LFR). He conducted a 20-month R&D period at NRGroup from 2016–2017, collaborating on configuration studies for innovative reactor cores. His work involves developing reduced-order models and analyzing inert gas behavior in nuclear fuels under transient conditions. Educational Background: MSc from Kerman Graduate University of Advanced Technology (KGUAT, Iran). R&D Contributions: Fuel performance modelling, helium behavior analysis in oxide fuels, and transient analysis methodologies. Collaborators include researchers like Stefano Lorenzi (specializing in Gen IV MSR/LFR systems) and Davide Pizzocri (PhD in fuel transient analysis). His research bridges theoretical modelling with practical applications in next-generation nuclear energy systems.

Davide Papiniمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Nuclear Engineering
• Thermal-Hydraulics
• Risk-Informed Methodologies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Davide Papini is affiliated with SISSA's mathLab department as a Research Fellow. He holds a PhD (2011) and MSc (2007) in Nuclear Engineering, focusing on reactor safety and design, including work on the IRIS Small-Medium Modular Reactor and Emergency Heat Removal Systems. His research interests include thermal-hydraulic modeling, risk-informed approaches for nuclear safety, and reduced-order methods applied to nuclear reactor dynamics. Education PhD, 2011: Thesis on helical coil steam generator modeling for IRIS reactors. MSc, 2007: Thesis on EHRS condenser design for IRIS reactors. Professional Experience Post-Doc Fellow at Paul Scherrer Institute (SUI), 2011–2015. Joined SISSA mathLab in 2015, focusing on reduced-order methods for reactor core spatial dynamics (PhD thesis 2015). Research Interests His work bridges computational modeling, nuclear safety, and advanced reactor design. He has contributed to methodologies for revising evacuation measures in nuclear incidents and explored thorium fuel cycles in fast neutron reactors. Current research emphasizes mathematical modeling for complex systems through reduced-order techniques. Labs & Affiliations Associated with the mathLab at SISSA, specializing in computational mathematics and its applications to engineering challenges.

Mengshuo Jiaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• AI4Science
• Uncertainty Modeling
• Probabilistic Analysis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mengshuo Jia is a Senior Scientist and Principal Investigator at ETH Zürich, affiliated with the Power Systems Laboratory (PSL) within the Department of Electrical Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. from Tsinghua University (2016–2021) and a B.Eng. from North China Electric Power University (2012–2016). His roles include Guest Lecturer for 'Optimization in Energy Systems' and Associate Editor for IEEE Systems Journal and IET Renewable Power Generation. Education: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Tsinghua University (2016–2021) B.Eng. in Electrical Engineering, North China Electric Power University (2012–2016) Research focuses on AI4Science , Uncertainty Modeling , Probabilistic Analysis , Stochastic Optimization , and Data-Driven Power Systems . Notable contributions include the RePower LLM-driven research platform and the DALINE toolbox for power flow linearization. His work bridges AI advancements with energy system challenges, enhancing autonomous research and grid optimization. Recent publications emphasize LLM applications in energy systems, small modular reactor integration, and hydrogen supply chain optimization. Over 10 peer-reviewed articles since 2022 highlight interdisciplinary innovation. Awards: 2023 ESI Hot Paper (top 0.1%) and Highly Cited Paper (top 1%) 2023 China First Prize of High-influence Papers 2022 Springer Thesis Award Advising and grants include leadership in Swiss National Science Foundation projects and editorial roles in top-tier journals. Collaborations emphasize data-driven methodologies and privacy-preserving distributed algorithms. Labs: Active in the Power Systems Laboratory (PSL) at ETH Zurich, advancing research in energy system optimization and AI integration.

Tapio Litmanenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Sociology
• Risk Research
• Science and Technology Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Tapio Litmanen is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Jyväskylä’s Department of Social Sciences and Philosophy, and currently serves as Vice Dean for Research and Innovation at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. His work focuses on environmental sociology, risk research, science and technology studies, and civil society dynamics, with a specialized emphasis on energy policy, nuclear technology governance, and sustainability transitions. He leads the STEER research group, which has produced extensive publications on energy policy, nuclear technology, risk perception, and environmental conflicts. Key projects include the Academy of Finland-funded ‘PROMISES’ examining techno-scientific promises in nuclear sustainability transitions, and the Strategic Research Council’s ‘CORE’ project addressing collaborative environmental decision-making. His research also explores small modular reactors (SMRs), nuclear waste management, and public engagement in megaprojects like Finland’s spent nuclear fuel repository. Recent publications analyze regulatory frameworks for SMRs, media discourse on nuclear technology, and challenges in measuring university societal engagement. Litmanen has secured funding from the Academy of Finland, EU, and Finnish ministries, contributing to policy debates on energy transitions and societal responsibility. His work bridges academic research with practical governance, emphasizing ethical and institutional dimensions of technological promises. Labs/Teams: Leads the STEER research group and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams across Finnish and international institutions. Projects such as ‘PROMISES’ and ‘CORE’ involve partnerships with universities and research councils, focusing on environmental governance and collaborative solutions to fragmented societies.

• Economics and Finance
• Management Science
• Institutional Economics
• +۱۵ مورد دیگر

Adam P. Balcerzak is a Professor at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, affiliated with the Faculty of Economic Sciences and the Department of Market and Consumption. His research spans Economics and Finance and Management Science, with a strong focus on institutional frameworks, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development. His primary research interests include: Institutional Economics, Microeconomics, and Macroeconomics Productivity and Industry 4.0 in the knowledge-based economy Sustainable growth of enterprises and the role of entrepreneurship in economic development The interplay between financial market efficiency, entrepreneurship, and economic development Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), ESG, and business ethics Energy transition and sustainable investment regulation His recent publications (2023–2025) demonstrate a consistent trend in analyzing sustainability, entrepreneurship, and economic policy, particularly within the European Union and Visegrad countries. He frequently employs advanced econometric methods such as panel data analysis, structural equation modeling (SEM), and multiple-criteria decision analysis. His work bridges theoretical economics with practical policy implications, especially in emerging European markets. Dr. Balcerzak has not yet supervised any doctoral students but is open to supervising both Polish and international PhD candidates. He has not received any explicitly mentioned awards in the provided text. He is actively involved in research projects that do not require external funding and benefits from the infrastructure of his department. His collaborations span across institutions in Poland, the Czech Republic, Romania, and Slovakia, indicating a strong international research network.

Michael Webberمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Clean Energy Technology
• Thermal Fluids Systems
• Grid Reliability
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Michael E. Webber is a Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, holding dual appointments as the Sid Richardson Chair in the LBJ School of Public Affairs and the John J. McKetta Centennial Energy Chair in Mechanical Engineering. His work bridges engineering, policy, and commercialization, focusing on energy systems, grid reliability, hydrogen integration, and the food-energy-water nexus. From 2021–2024, he served as CTO of Energy Impact Partners, and previously as Chief Science and Technology Officer at ENGIE (2018–2021). Webber earned a B.S. and B.A. from UT Austin, and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University. His research group, the Webber Energy Group, includes 4 post-PhD researchers, 15 graduate students, and 3 undergraduates, addressing complex energy challenges through multidisciplinary approaches. He has authored over 600 publications, including five books, and his work has been featured in Science , Nature , and PBS documentaries. His awards include the Telly Awards, ASME Fellowship, and a Fulbright Technical Specialist appointment. Key research trends in his articles focus on hydrogen supply chains, grid resilience, carbon removal, and Texas energy policy. Advising and grants involve projects like the Texas Net-Zero roadmap and circular economy applications in oil and gas. The Webber Energy Group operates labs focused on energy-water nexus, policy analysis, and public education through initiatives like Watt Watchers of Texas.

Rhea Desaiمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Nuclear Energy
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Indigenous Community Engagement
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Rhea Desai is a Research Fellow in the Department of Biology at McMaster University, focusing on the environmental and social implications of nuclear projects in Canada. She earned her PhD in Biology from McMaster University in 2023. Academic Role: Research Fellow, Department of Biology. Education: PhD in Biology (2023), McMaster University. Research Interests Dr. Desai's work bridges nuclear energy development with Indigenous community engagement, emphasizing the integration of Traditional Ecological Knowledge into environmental risk assessments. She advocates for Two-Eyed Seeing (Etuaptmumk) as a methodology to combine Indigenous and Western scientific perspectives. Her research explores the feasibility of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in remote Indigenous communities, addressing energy security, sustainability, and equitable partnerships. Recent Article Trends Her recent publication on Indigenous engagement for SMR projects highlights themes of energy transition, environmental justice, and community sovereignty. The article underscores the need for respectful consultation, waste management strategies, and training Indigenous youth in nuclear technology roles to align with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action . Scientific Awards H.G Thode Post Doctoral Fellow McCall MacBain Teaching and Leadership Program Fellow

James LeMoineمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Nuclear Engineering
• Sustainable Energy
• Indigenous Knowledge
• +۳ مورد دیگر

James LeMoine is a Ph.D. Candidate (Researcher) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at McMaster University , where he also serves as President of the McMaster University Chapter of the American Indigenous Science and Engineering Society. His work bridges Indigenous Knowledge with Western science to address energy transition challenges, particularly for remote Indigenous communities. Research & Advocacy Focuses on integrating Indigenous ecological teachings with nuclear engineering to improve environmental risk assessments for Small Modular Reactor (SMR) projects. Advocates for Indigenous sovereignty in energy infrastructure through community consultation and youth training in technical roles. Publications His 2025 article highlights SMRs as low-carbon solutions for off-grid communities, emphasizing cultural integration and ecosystem protection.