جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Kari Alanneمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Energy Efficiency
• Renewable Energy Systems
• Building Energy Technology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Kari Alanne is a Senior University Lecturer at the Department of Energy and Mechanical Engineering, LUT University. His research focuses on energy efficiency, renewable energy systems, smart buildings, and sustainable building technologies. He holds a doctoral degree in Engineering from Aalto University (formerly Helsinki University of Technology), a Licentiate from LUT University, and a Master's degree in Engineering from LUT. Key areas of expertise include building energy systems, machine learning applications in energy management, and geothermal technologies such as ground source heat pumps. Alanne has led projects like the Adaptive Multi-Energy Virtual Power Plant for building complexes, emphasizing smart grid integration and energy autonomy. He actively contributes to pedagogical innovation, particularly through gamified learning platforms for energy engineering education. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting education and sustainable energy solutions. Alanne has reviewed over 20 doctoral theses and collaborated internationally, including visits to Addis Ababa Institute of Technology and KTH Royal Institute of Technology. His research portfolio spans 65+ publications, with recent emphasis on adaptive machine learning for building simulations and hybrid renewable energy systems.

Patrick Jamesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Energy Systems
• Renewable Energy
• Built Environment Energy Use
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Patrick James holds the position of Professor of Energy and Buildings within the Engineering and Physical Sciences faculty at the University of Southampton. His research focuses on energy use across scales from individual dwellings to urban regions, with active projects in the UK, China, sub-Saharan Africa, and the Middle East. He leads major initiatives like the EPSRC-funded LATENT study exploring heat-as-a-service systems and the DESIREABLE project addressing rural milk chilling in Rwanda. As Deputy Editor of the IET Renewable Power Generation Journal, he emphasizes energy policy analysis while assessing funding proposals for national agencies. His teaching portfolio includes module leadership for MSc Energy and Sustainability programs (CENV2034 LiveableCities, SESG6041 Introduction to Energy Technologies) and contributions to six additional modules. Current research projects span renewable energy adoption in Saudi Arabia, resilient energy networks for developing nations, and small-area socioeconomic indicators via big data. Awards include the 2023 Best Paper Award at MC2023. Key Roles: EPSRC PI, Journal Deputy Editor, PhD Supervisor Grants: EPSRC, EU H2020, Saudi Ministry of Education Labs/Teams: Energy and Climate Change Group, Collaboration with Bahaj Group on thermal retrofit solutions His work integrates technical innovation with societal impact, addressing energy equity through projects like FORTIS UNUM and rural electrification in Africa while advancing decarbonization strategies for heating systems.

Jun Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Socio-technical transitions of ICT-enabled societies
• Digital inequality and digital rights
• Smart city governance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Jun Zhang is a Lecturer in Information Systems at the School of Information, Journalism and Communication, University of Sheffield. He holds an MSc and PhD from the University of Sheffield. Prior to academia, he worked in China's mapping industry on Smart City projects. His research focuses on socio-technical dynamics of IS innovations, digital rights, and urban governance. He currently serves as Exams Officer for BSc Data Science and Deputy Programme Coordinator for MSc Information Systems. Education: MSc (Sheffield), PhD (Sheffield) Research interests include critical analysis of smart city technologies, power dynamics in urban governance, digital inequality, and robotic urbanism. He contributes to the Information Systems Research Group and Urban Automation & Robotics initiatives. Recent work explores citizen participation in AI-driven urban systems and robotic urbanism's societal impacts. Selected publications span smart city entrepreneurship, cooperative value ecosystems, and critical analyses of authoritarian smart governance. He actively participates in interdisciplinary research collaborations and policy dialogues around digital urban innovation.

Michael Heilemannمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Acoustics and Vibration
• Human-Computer Interfaces
• Spatial Audio
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michael Heilemann is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, University of Rochester. He holds a PhD from the same university (2018) and has been on faculty since 2018, focusing on instructional roles. His research emphasizes acoustics and vibration, human-computer interfaces, spatial audio, and digital audio effects, funded by the NSF, ONR, and New York State initiatives. He has been awarded eight patents and multiple teaching awards. Education: B.S. Physics (Canisius College, 2013); M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (University of Rochester, 2015 and 2018). Research interests include structural acoustic sensing, smart surfaces, and embedded machine learning for sound analysis. Notable work includes the University of Rochester room impulse response dataset and touch-location sensing on elastic surfaces. Awards include the AES Best Technical Paper (2022) and ECE Teaching Excellence (2023-2024). His work bridges signal processing and mechanical systems, with applications in audio interfaces, tactile feedback, and smart environments. Collaborative grants support projects like smart acoustic surfaces as multimodal interfaces.

Holly Hartmanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Biostatistics
• Oncology
• Health Disparities
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Holly Hartman, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Population and Quantitative Health Sciences at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Her research focuses on leveraging biostatistical methods to improve clinical trial design and analysis, particularly in oncology. She is a member of the Population and Cancer Prevention Program at the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Hartman holds a PhD in Biostatistics from the University of Michigan (2021), an MS in Biostatistics from the University of Alabama (2016), and a BS in Mathematics and Molecular & Cellular Biology from the University of Puget Sound (2011). Her work emphasizes addressing racial disparities in prostate cancer outcomes and optimizing radiation therapy approaches. Her research interests include clinical trial methodology, health disparities, and the integration of social determinants of health into oncology research. Recent studies have explored PSA screening policies, racial inequities in prostate cancer care, and the efficacy of androgen deprivation therapy in localized prostate cancer treatment. Dr. Hartman is affiliated with the Wolstein Research Building and Robbins Building facilities at Case Western Reserve University. She actively contributes to professional organizations including the American Statistical Association and the International Biometrics Society.

Farzin Golzarمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Sustainable Energy Systems
• Artificial Intelligence Applications in Environmental Science
• Circular Economy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Farzin Golzar is an Assistant Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, affiliated with the Heat and Power Technology Division under the Digital Futures Faculty. His research focuses on sustainable energy systems, AI-driven environmental solutions, and circular economy strategies. He is part of a cross-disciplinary initiative at Digital Futures, addressing societal challenges through digital technology innovation. Key research interests include energy transition pathways for oil-dependent economies, optimization of renewable energy systems (e.g., solar-battery hybrids), and AI applications for CO₂ emission prediction. He also explores urban circularity through waste stream management and landfill site identification using GIS-AHP frameworks. His work spans technical-economic analyses of energy systems, battery degradation modeling, and symbiotic food-energy systems (e.g., biogas from manure for greenhouses). Recent studies emphasize climate policy implications and long-term sustainability in urban environments like Stockholm and Curitiba, Brazil. Advising and grants details are not explicitly provided in the text. He collaborates with institutions like RISE Research Institutes of Sweden and Stockholm University through Digital Futures. His lab/center, Digital Futures, is based at Osquars Backe 5, Stockholm.

Theodore S. Rappaportمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Wireless Communications
• 5G/6G Networks
• Millimeter Wave and Terahertz Technology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Theodore (Ted) S. Rappaport is the David Lee/Ernst Weber Professor of Electrical Engineering at NYU Tandon School of Engineering, a Professor of Computer Science at NYU Courant Institute, and a Professor of Radiology at NYU School of Medicine. He is the Founding Director of NYU WIRELESS, a pioneering research center integrating engineering, computer science, and medicine. Education: Rappaport earned BS, MS, and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University. He holds honorary titles such as Distinguished Engineering Alumnus (Purdue), Neal Armstrong Distinguished Visiting Professor (Purdue), and Hagler Fellow (Texas A&M). Research Interests: His work focuses on millimeter-wave and terahertz communications, 5G/6G networks, antenna design, and channel modeling. He pioneered site-specific RF channel modeling for wireless networks and led the adoption of millimeter-wave spectrum for 5G. Research Contributions: NYU WIRELESS developed NYUSIM, an open-source channel simulator widely used in industry. His teams produced over 100 patents and 24 books, including bestsellers on wireless systems. Recent work emphasizes 6G spatial statistical models and energy-efficient network design. Awards: Recognized as a top-cited researcher globally, he was inducted into the IEEE Vehicular Technology Society Hall of Fame and received the RF Industry Icon Award. Labs/Teams: NYU WIRELESS leads 6G research, with labs exploring terahertz frequencies and AI-driven interference cancellation. Collaborations include NSF-funded projects on sub-THz industrial networks. Grants/Industry Impact: Research funded by NSF, DoD, and telecom firms. Founded Wireless Valley (acquired by Motorola) and TSR Technologies (acquired by CommScope), pioneering commercial wireless tools.

Amy Babayمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Distributed Systems
• Networking
• Resilient Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Amy Babay is an Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Computing and Information, with joint appointments in the Department of Informatics and Networked Systems and the Department of Computer Science. She holds a PhD (2018) and MSE (2014) in Computer Science from Johns Hopkins University, along with a BA in Cognitive Science (2012). Her research focuses on distributed systems and networking, emphasizing resilient critical infrastructure and next-generation internet services. Notable projects include the Spire intrusion-tolerant SCADA system for power grids and structured overlay networks for low-latency applications. Her work has been recognized with awards, including the Best Paper at IEEE ICDCS 2017. Babay’s research also explores technology’s role in community resilience and cybersecurity challenges in smart cities. She teaches advanced distributed systems, networks, and programming courses. Key contributions include the Spines overlay platform and Prime replication engine. Her lab, RSSLab, actively develops solutions for resilient infrastructure and cybersecurity threats. Publications span topics like intrusion-tolerant systems, epidemic modeling, and network resilience. She collaborates with institutions like Sandia National Labs and Hawaiian Electric Company. Contact: babay@pitt.edu, located at 701B Information Sciences Building.

Sahar Soltaniمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Computational Design Sustainability
• Social Sustainability
• Industrialised Building
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sahar Soltani is a Research Fellow at the Department of Architecture, Monash University, affiliated with the Future Building Initiative lab and the Australian Research Centre for Interactive and Virtual Environments (IVE). She holds a PhD in Architecture from the University of South Australia (2021), complemented by a Bachelor and Master of Architectural Engineering from Iran. Her research focuses on computational sustainability, industrialised construction, and Industry 4.0 technologies, with emphasis on bridging academic and industry needs through collaborative projects. Her expertise spans spatial analysis for social sustainability, digital transformation in construction (e.g., BIM, Mixed Reality), and education innovation. Key projects include: Leading Building 4.0 CRC initiatives for construction productivity and skills training Evaluating regional construction hubs and modern methods of construction (MMC) Developing frameworks for AI integration in technical education Dr. Soltani collaborates with institutions like RMIT, University of Adelaide, and Technical University of Denmark, and actively engages with industry partners to ensure practical outcomes. Her work addresses challenges in sustainable built environments, digital collaboration, and workforce upskilling. Research outputs include over 18 peer-reviewed articles and conference papers, focusing on topics like mixed reality in education, Industry 4.0 applications in transportation, and spatial configuration for social equity. She supervises graduate research students and reviews for journals such as Buildings , Architectural Science Review , and Smart and Sustainable Built Environment . Future work continues to explore AI-driven construction solutions, digital twin technologies, and the socio-technical dimensions of industrialised building systems.

• Energy Efficiency
• Demand Side Management
• Industrial Energy Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dominic O'Sullivan is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at University College Cork (UCC), appointed since 2008. He leads the Intelligent Efficiency Research Group (IERG), focusing on energy efficiency technologies and IT-driven solutions for industrial and building systems. His research integrates smart analytics, renewable energy systems, and HVAC optimization to advance sustainable engineering practices. Education includes a BEng in Civil Engineering (1998), MEngSc in Building Appraisal (2000), and PhD in Building Performance (2005), all from UCC. He has held roles in energy consultancy before academia. Research interests span energy efficiency retrofitting, demand-side management, and Industry 4.0 applications. Notable projects include the Carbon Neutral Building Project, I2E2 initiatives, and EU-funded projects like BIM4EEB and DENIM. Over €4.5M in research funding secured, with 50+ journal publications and top citations in Intelligent Efficiency. Awards include UCC ICT Invention of the Year (2012) and SEAI Energy Team of the Year (2022). He advises on national energy standards and collaborates with industries like Intel and DePuy. Academic roles include roles in UCC committees, editorial board memberships, and supervision of 15+ PhD/MSc students. Teaching focuses on energy systems, building services, and data analytics for engineers. Current projects emphasize carbon neutrality, proactive maintenance frameworks, and smart manufacturing solutions.

• Energy Efficiency
• Energy Systems
• Renewable Energy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Natasa Nord is a Professor at the Department of Energy and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Her research focuses on energy efficiency, energy supply systems, district heating, and zero-energy building technologies. She leads projects like the CETPartnership, which explores thermal storage in energy systems, and the EU-funded ARV project, aiming to create climate-positive circular communities through building renovation and energy system integration. Her work emphasizes sustainable energy transitions, including the integration of renewable energy sources, thermal energy storage, and data-driven approaches for optimizing district heating systems. She collaborates on projects such as analyzing waste heat utilization from data centers, optimizing heating systems for cruise ships, and modeling energy pathways for university campuses. Her research spans topics like CO₂ heat pump performance, phase change material (PCM) storage, and smart grid integration. Education: Not explicitly stated in the provided text. Research Projects: CETPartnership: Thermal storage potentials in energy systems. ARV (H2020): Building renovation and climate-positive communities. Key Contributions: Advancing district heating optimization. Developing predictive models for energy systems. Exploring CO₂ heat pump and PCM storage applications. Her advising and grants involve guiding students on topics like thermal storage, energy efficiency in buildings, and data center waste heat recovery. She collaborates with institutions like SINTEF and leads interdisciplinary teams for energy system modeling and sustainability planning.

Thaleia Konstantinouمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Energy Efficiency
• Sustainability
• Circularity
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Thaleia Konstantinou is an Associate Professor at the Department of Architectural Engineering+Technology, Faculty of Architecture, Delft University of Technology. She holds a PhD from TU Delft and a MSc from University College London. Her research focuses on energy efficiency, façade design, sustainable building renovation, and circular economy principles. She is editor of the Journal on Façade Design and Engineering and actively involved in the European Façade Network (EFN). Education: PhD in Architecture and the Built Environment, TU Delft (2014) MSc in Environmental Design and Engineering, University College London Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, National Technical University of Athens Research Interests: Decarbonisation of built environment Industrialised façade systems Low-carbon renovation strategies Building energy performance Equitable energy transitions Smart materials integration Her recent work explores solar cooling façades, low-temperature heating systems, and thermal resilience to extreme heat. She has contributed to international initiatives like the IEA EBC Annex 75 and leads projects such as the AEGIR research program. Awards include the 46000th repository upload recognition. Key Projects: AEGIR: Digital renovation packages for sustainable building upgrades Circular Built Environment Hub: Integrating circularity into education and practice Future Envelope initiative: Advancing façade innovation

• Power Systems
• Renewable Energy
• Smart Grids
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Matti Lehtonen is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Automation at Aalto University. His research focuses on power systems, renewable energy integration, smart grids, electric vehicles, and sustainable energy solutions. He leads projects addressing high-voltage engineering, grid capacity optimization, and electrification challenges in severe climate conditions. Key research interests include: Optimizing power systems flexibility for green energy transitions Electric vehicle charging infrastructure and routing strategies Low-carbon building renovation in cold climates Energy storage integration and grid stability His recent work emphasizes: Hosting capacity assessment for distribution networks Cost-effective rural building renovations Carbon lifecycle analysis of transportation systems No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided text. He collaborates extensively with researchers across disciplines to advance sustainable energy systems and grid modernization.

Risto Lahdelmaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Energy Systems
• District Heating
• Renewable Energy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Risto Lahdelma is a Professor at Aalto University, affiliated with the Department of Mathematics and Systems Analysis within the School of Science. He holds additional professorial roles in the Department of Energy and Mechanical Engineering, Operations Research and Systems Analysis, and Energy Conversion and Systems. His primary focus is on energy systems optimization, sustainability, and district heating technologies. He leads research in renewable energy integration, energy storage solutions, and smart grid technologies. His research interests include energy efficiency, demand response mechanisms, thermal modeling, and multi-criteria decision analysis. He has contributed to over 200 publications, with recent work emphasizing district heating networks, wind power utilization, and resilience in energy systems. Key projects involve optimizing hybrid energy systems, analyzing household energy resilience, and evaluating carbon-neutral technologies. Lahdelma's work bridges operational research and energy engineering, addressing global challenges like climate change mitigation and energy transition. His projects often involve collaboration with industry and policymakers to ensure practical applicability. He has supervised 17 theses and is actively involved in international conferences and editorial boards.

Thomas Straubمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Strategic Management
• Corporate and Social Entrepreneurship
• Organizational Development
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Thomas Straub is a Professor of International Management at the Geneva School of Economics and Management (GSEM), University of Geneva. He serves as Director of Executive Education overseeing over 700 participants across 25+ programs (EMBA/MAS/DAS/CAS), and Director of the Master of Science in Responsible Management. He concurrently holds the role of Permanent Visiting Professor and chairs the UNESCO Department’s International Scientific Committee at the University of Bucharest. **Education:** PhD in Economic and Social Sciences (2006) from HEC Geneva (now GSEM), followed by administrative science degrees from University of Konstanz (Germany) and Sciences Po Grenoble (France). **Research Focus:** Strategic management, corporate/social entrepreneurship, organizational development, and NGO performance assessment. Key projects include Swiss National Science Foundation-funded studies on M&A law comparisons and NGO governance in post-communist regions. **Teaching Portfolio:** Leads executive programs in healthcare management, commodity trading, aviation management, and non-profit governance. Courses include Corporate Strategy , Innovation & Change Management , and Responsible Management . **Professional Roles:** Vice Dean at GSEM (prior role) Board member of Swiss Society for Organization and Management (SGO) Reviewer for journals like Journal of Business Ethics and Journal of East European Management Studies Consultant for international organizations and NGOs **Grants & Partnerships:** Collaborations with Swiss Development Agency (SDC), UNESCO, and institutions like the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) on healthcare management programs. Active in EU-funded projects on NGO capacity-building in Eastern Europe and Asia.