Michael Raupach is a Professor at RWTH Aachen University holding the Chair of Building Materials Science - Building Conservation. His work focuses on concrete durability, reinforcement corrosion, and sustainable construction materials, with particular expertise in alkali-activated binders, carbon textile reinforcement, and electrochemical monitoring systems. Research Interests: Concrete durability, corrosion protection, sustainable materials, structural maintenance, BIM applications, and non-destructive testing. Recent Work: Investigates electrically heated carbon textile reinforced concrete systems, develops hybrid alkali-activated materials for realkalization, and explores chloride diffusion mechanisms in low-carbon binders. Publications: Active in journals covering concrete technology, corrosion engineering, and sustainable construction methods.
Farooq Azam is a Research Fellow at the Department of Mechanical Engineering , University College London , focusing on Modelling and Optimisation of Sustainable and Smart Technical Textiles . He works in the Roberts Engineering Building, London, United Kingdom (WC1E 7JE). Research Interests: Architected materials, Metamaterials, Additive manufacturing, Structural Imaging, Structural optimisation, AI/Machine Learning, Applied Mechanics, Mechanics of Materials Email: farooq.azam.20@ucl.ac.uk Recent Research Trends : His work spans additive manufacturing applications in biomedical components, structural optimization of architected materials, turbulence modeling in engines, and machine learning-driven metamaterial design. Key areas include Ti6Al4V scaffolds, hexagonal honeycomb configurations, and carbon microlattices. Scientific Awards : FHEA (Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy), 2024 Teaching : He has taught modules such as Group Manufacturing Challenges (MECH0099) , Micro/Nano Architected Composite Materials (MECH0096) , and Elasticity and Plasticity (MECH0026) at UCL.
Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Robert Böhm is a faculty member at the Faculty of Engineering , Leipzig University of Applied Sciences (HTWK Leipzig) , where he holds the Professorship for Lightweight Construction with Composite Materials . His research focuses on sustainable composite material applications, structural health monitoring, and additive manufacturing technologies. Key projects: EuReCOMP (circular economy for composites), SoKoROMed (soft robotics in medicine), and PRINTCAP (3D-printed structural supercapacitors). Active in EU clusters like Essence and Carbon Fibres & Advanced High Performance Composites . Leads the Composite Circularity Lab and Advanced Materials and Structures Lab , collaborating with institutions like York University and TU Dresden. His work bridges lightweight construction with applications in renewable energy, medical devices, and CO2-free mobility systems. He presented at the 2025 Intec Trade Fair in Leipzig, showcasing innovations like rotor blade-repurposed seating and noise-dampening 3D-printed components. The 15 most recent publications emphasize wind turbine blade recycling, structural supercapacitors, 3D-printed composites, and environmental impact assessments. Articles span 2022-2025, with keywords covering materials science, mechanical engineering, and renewable energy.
Steven Son is the Alfred J McAllister Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University with a courtesy appointment in Materials Engineering. His research focuses on energetic materials, combustion physics, and advanced propulsion systems through experimental and computational investigations. Primary Affiliation: Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering Laboratory: Zucrow Labs, Purdue University Dr. Son's research spans: Combustion and detonation physics Laser diagnostics and spectroscopy Smart energetic material design Additive manufacturing of propulsion components Flexoelectric and piezoelectric material applications Thermal decomposition mechanisms His recent work demonstrates advancements in: Aluminized composite propellant characterization Shock sensitivity of molecular crystals Throttleable solid propellant systems Machine learning for energetic material properties 3D-printed energetic compositions Current advisees include graduate student Ethan Binkley , while his laboratory group conducts research at Zucrow Labs, Purdue's premier propulsion research facility.
Mar Reguant is an Associate Professor (with tenure) at Northwestern University's Department of Economics (Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences) and an ICREA Researcher at CSIC-IAE. Her research focuses on energy economics, climate policy, and environmental markets, with emphasis on electricity markets, carbon pricing, and renewable energy integration. She holds a PhD in Economics from MIT (2011) and a Llicenciatura from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (2006). Her work examines electricity market design, climate policies, and the economic impacts of the energy transition. Key areas include border carbon adjustments, emissions leakage, and the efficiency of renewable energy policies. She has advised numerous PhD students and leads the EconLab at Northwestern for undergraduate research. Dr. Reguant is a Research Associate at NBER (IO and EEE programs) and a Research Affiliate at CEPR (IO program). She serves as Co-Editor of Journal of the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists , and holds editorial roles at Review of Economic Studies and RAND Journal of Economics . Her honors include the Presidential Early Career Award for Science and Engineering (2019), the EAERE Award (2019), and the Sloan Research Fellowship (2016). She leads the ERC-funded ENECML project on energy transitions and has contributed to policy reports for entities like the California Air Resources Board and the International Growth Center. Her teaching includes Energy Economics and PhD-level Industrial Organization courses. Professional service includes organizing conferences like the Midwest Energy Fest and serving on the Sloan Foundation's Energy & Environment Program advisory committee.
Hanyu Zhu is an Assistant Professor of Materials Science and NanoEngineering at Rice University, holding the William Marsh Rice Chair. He leads the Emerging Quantum and Ultrafast Activity Laboratory (EQUAL), focusing on engineering quantum materials at the atomic level using light. His research explores the interplay of lattice structures, electrons, and electromagnetic waves to create materials with quantum behaviors for advanced technologies. Dr. Zhu earned his B.S. in Physics and Mathematics from Tsinghua University and his Ph.D. in Applied Science and Technology from UC Berkeley. His postdoctoral work at Berkeley involved developing novel optical spectroscopy techniques for phonon studies. He joined Rice in 2018 to establish the EQUAL lab. His research interests span quantum materials, ultrafast spectroscopy, and photonics, with applications in robust information technology and quantum detectors. Recent work emphasizes 2D materials, chiral phonons, and topological photonic cavities. His scientific achievements include pioneering studies on chiral phonons and developing wafer-scale aligned carbon nanotube systems. Awards include the endowed William Marsh Rice Chair. Advising and grants: Dr. Zhu’s lab focuses on experimental and theoretical studies of quantum materials, with ongoing projects in ultrafast dynamics and nonlinear optics. His work aligns with future advancements in quantum-enabled sensors and extreme environment electronics.
Professor Andrew Whyte serves as a faculty member in the School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering within the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Curtin University, Perth. His expertise spans civil engineering, sustainable infrastructure development, and construction management with a particular emphasis on life-cycle assessment methodologies. Professor Whyte maintains an active research profile with numerous international collaborations, especially with Malaysian institutions and industry partners across Southeast Asia. BSc, PhD (formal qualifications) Professor at Curtin University since at least 2000 Extensive international research collaborations Active participation in professional engineering organizations Professor Whyte's research interests focus on life-cycle analysis methodologies (LCA/LCCA) applied to civil infrastructure systems, with particular emphasis on sustainable materials, construction waste management, and transportation systems. His work bridges theoretical engineering principles with practical applications in sustainable construction practices, asset management, and infrastructure development. Recent research has expanded into autonomous vehicle integration, offshore engineering systems, and sustainable urban mobility solutions. Analysis of Professor Whyte's publication record reveals a consistent trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated life-cycle assessment methodologies applied across diverse infrastructure domains. His recent work demonstrates growing integration of computational modeling techniques with environmental and economic analysis, particularly in transportation systems and offshore engineering applications. The research shows strong industry relevance with practical applications in sustainable construction practices and infrastructure asset management. FICE (Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers) FIEAust (Fellow of the Institution of Engineers Australia) CPEng (Chartered Professional Engineer) NER (National Engineering Register) APECEngineer IntPE(Aus) (International Professional Engineer - Australia) Professor Whyte has secured substantial research funding from diverse sources including Australian government bodies, Malaysian research councils, and industry partners. His grant portfolio demonstrates expertise in translating academic research into practical engineering solutions, with particular strength in sustainable construction practices, offshore engineering systems, and infrastructure asset management. These projects often involve multi-institutional collaborations that bridge academic research with industry implementation.
Yevgen Biletskiy is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of New Brunswick (UNB), Fredericton. His academic roles include serving as Co-Director of the RuleML Initiative and Program Co-Chair of RuleML-2007. He holds a Ph.D. and is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in New Brunswick. His teaching spans graduate and undergraduate courses in software engineering, digital systems, and power electronics, including EE 6263 (Knowledge Representation for Software Engineering) and EE 6213 (Advanced Digital Systems). Research Interests: His work focuses on Knowledge-Based Systems , Artificial Intelligence , Semantic Web , Information Extraction , FPGA-based Design , and Renewable Energy . He has supervised over 40 graduate and undergraduate students, including 3 active PhD candidates, 1 completed PhD, 9 Masters, and 30+ research-based Bachelors. Publications: Over 100 peer-reviewed articles, including recent contributions on smart grid optimization, fault diagnosis in power electronics, and ontology-driven systems. Notable works include frameworks for semantic interoperability, rule-based learning systems, and FPGA applications. Professional Activities: Served as a reviewer for NSERC grants, IEEE journals (e.g., TKDE, TE), and conferences (CDC, WTAS). He has chaired tracks at international conferences and contributed to industry partnerships through consulting roles with firms like Netsphare Solutions and Vox Interactif. Labs/Teams: Active in UNB’s research initiatives involving power systems, semantic web technologies, and e-learning systems. His lab collaborates on projects like SEMESIS (semantic search systems) and advanced manufacturing post-processing techniques.
Renata Dividino is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Brock University, Canada. She holds a BSc from the University of Campinas (Brazil), an MSc from Universität des Saarlandes (Germany), and a PhD from Universität Koblenz – Landau (Germany). Her research focuses on graph knowledge representation, machine learning, and their applications in web science, semantic web foundations, and provenance systems. She has worked at institutions like DFKI, Fraunhofer IGD, and the Big Data Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, bridging academic and industrial sectors. Her industry experience includes roles as an AI Scientist and Director of Data Science in the maritime sector, where she developed patented technologies for AI-driven maritime operations and risk assessment systems. Key research contributions include improving AI system reliability via provenance analysis and advancing knowledge graph applications. Education: BSc in Computer Science, University of Campinas MSc in Computer Science, Universität des Saarlandes PhD in Computer Science, Universität Koblenz – Landau Research Interests: Provenance systems, semantic web foundations, knowledge graphs, graph-based AI, maritime AI applications, and federated learning. Her work emphasizes practical applications in complex networks, web-scale data, and social networks. Awards: No specific awards mentioned, but her contributions include patented technologies and peer-reviewed publications on provenance-driven AI transparency. Advising & Grants: Secured industry grants for R&D projects in maritime AI and data science. Her work on vessel risk assessment and infectious disease prediction demonstrates applied research impact.
Jean Zu is the Lore E. Feiler Dean of the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science at Stevens Institute of Technology and holds the rank of Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. She previously served as Department Chair of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering at the University of Toronto (2009–2017), advancing from Assistant Professor (1994–1999) to Full Professor (2004–2017). Her academic journey includes a BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering from Tsinghua University (1984–1986) and a PhD from the University of Manitoba (1993). Her research focuses on mechanical vibrations, mechatronics, and energy harvesting, with applications in biomedical instrumentation and advanced materials. She has authored over 330 journal/conference papers, secured 50+ grants, and supervised nearly 70 graduate students. Notable awards include the John B. Stirling Medal, Fellowships from AAAS and ASME, and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. Zu’s work spans energy harvesting technologies (e.g., piezoelectric and triboelectric nanogenerators), structural dynamics, and smart materials. Her grants include strategic funding for wind energy transmission systems and biomedical devices. She holds patents on energy harvesting methods and robotic systems. Her leadership includes roles in academic administration, industry partnerships (e.g., Pratt & Whitney, Litens Automotive), and interdisciplinary projects like the Synchronized Segmentally Interchanging Pulley Transmission System (SSIPTS). She actively contributes to professional societies such as ASME and AAAS.
Somayeh Moazeni is an Associate Professor at the School of Business, Stevens Institute of Technology. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Waterloo and has held academic appointments including Visiting Associate Professor at Northwestern University and Postdoctoral Research Associate at Princeton University. Her research focuses on Reinforcement Learning, Stochastic Dynamic Optimization, and applications in Energy Markets, Inventory Management, and Algorithmic Trading. She has authored over 30 peer-reviewed articles and serves as an associate editor for INFOR and PLOS One . Education: PhD (Computer Science, 2012), University of Waterloo; Postdoc (Operations Research, 2012-2014), Princeton University Industry Experience: Senior Risk Analyst at RBC (2011-2012), Risk Analyst at BMO (2010) Awards: IEEE Senior Member (2019), Anita Borg Institute GHC Faculty Scholar (2017), MITACS Poster Competition First Place (2009) Her research spans Bayesian Optimization , Resilient Network Design , and Energy Efficiency . Current funded projects include PSEG Foundation grants for energy resilience and NSF funding for distributed energy resource controls. She advises PhD students in Operations Research and Energy Systems and teaches graduate courses in Reinforcement Learning and Financial Engineering. Key Contributions: Developed stochastic optimization frameworks for energy storage, contact center reliability modeling, and risk-aware trading strategies. Her work on sequential learning for consumer-driven demand response programs has advanced smart grid applications.
Jack Montgomery is an Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Auburn University's College of Engineering, specializing in Geotechnical Engineering. He holds a Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of California-Davis and California Polytechnic State University. His research focuses on Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering, Landslides, Dam Engineering, Sinkholes, and Advanced Site Characterization. He has received the prestigious NSF CAREER award for his work on piping mechanisms in unsaturated soils. His projects include developing landslide warning systems for Alabama highways, studying liquefaction effects in earthquakes, and integrating geophysics into infrastructure assessments. He collaborates with agencies like ALDOT and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission on critical infrastructure resilience. His lab work includes centrifuge modeling, geotechnical reconnaissance, and advanced numerical simulations. Education: Ph.D. Civil Engineering, University of California-Davis M.S. Civil Engineering, University of California-Davis B.S. Civil Engineering, California Polytechnic State University Research emphasizes landslide prediction, dam stability, and seismic risk mitigation. Recent efforts include machine learning applications for foundation design and sinkhole tracking via media reports. Key Awards: NSF Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program Award Advising and Grants: Collaborates with federal agencies on $1M NRC-funded advanced nuclear reactor research and leads Auburn’s geotechnical engineering outreach. His work appears in 20+ peer-reviewed articles and field investigations. Labs/Teams: Active in Auburn’s Advanced Structural Engineering Lab and Highway Research Center, contributing to Alabama’s transportation infrastructure resilience.
Ahmet Guler is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminology at Pennsylvania State University, and Director of Graduate Studies in Criminal Justice Policy and Administration. His research focuses on information sharing, inter-organizational collaboration, and smart public safety systems. Education: PhD in Public Administration and Policy from the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy at the University at Albany. Research interests include IoT security, IT-enabled organizational change in government, and policy implementation challenges in cross-boundary initiatives. His work often addresses role clarity in government collaborations, trust dynamics in information sharing, and urban security technologies. Notable publications explore factors influencing cross-boundary information sharing success, MOBESE applications in Istanbul’s public safety, and IT-driven reforms in hierarchical public organizations. He has collaborated with institutions like the Center for Technology in Government (CTG).
Dr. Amizan Omar is an Associate Professor in Strategic Management at the School of Management, University of Bradford, where she also serves as the Director of Accreditation for the Faculty of Management, Law and Social Sciences. With over 15 years of government experience in Malaysia, including roles as Assistant Director of Talent Management and Chief Assistant Director of Business Development, she brings practical insights to her academic work. Her interdisciplinary research focuses on the institutionalization of digital technology in organizations, particularly within the public sector. She examines how digital technologies interact with institutional actors and structures to drive public service transformation toward sustainable societies. Her work spans digital government, AI ethics in HRM, talent management in the circular economy, and public sector innovation. Dr. Omar has published over 30 scientific articles in leading peer-reviewed journals and conferences, including 12 journal articles, 6 conference publications, and 1 book chapter. Her research demonstrates consistent exploration of how digital transformation reshapes public sector institutions and service delivery, with recent work increasingly focusing on ethical implications of emerging technologies. Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Editorial advisory board member of Journal of Information Technology (JIT) Editorial advisory board member of Journal of Electronic Government Research (IJEGR) Chair of digital government mini-track for the 2022 Americas Conference on Information Systems As a Co-Investigator on multi-million-pound research projects funded by the European Commission (FP7 and H2020) and UK Local Government, Dr. Omar has secured significant research funding. She is an active member of the British Academy of Management (BAM) and the Association for Information Systems (AIS), contributing to the academic community through leadership roles and editorial work.
T. Randall Lee is the Cullen Distinguished University Chair and NSM Associate Dean for Research in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Houston. He holds a joint appointment in the William A. Brookshire Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Harvard University in 1991 and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Caltech. His research focuses on nanoparticle synthesis, self-assembled monolayers (SAMs), biomedical materials, and photocatalytic systems. Key projects include developing magnetic nanoparticles for hyperthermia therapy, antifouling coatings, and smart drug delivery systems. His work spans collaborations with chemical engineers, physicists, and biomedical researchers to advance materials science and energy applications. Education: Ph.D., Harvard University, 1991 B.A., Rice University, Magna Cum Laude, 1985 NIH Postdoctoral Fellow, California Institute of Technology, 1991–1993 Research interests emphasize organic and materials research chemistry, with six core areas: fluorinated thin films, complex organic interfaces, biologically active surfaces, nanoparticle manipulation, polymer science, and catalysis. His group employs advanced techniques like AFM, SEM, and sum frequency generation spectroscopy. Current projects include SAM-based biomedical applications and plasmonic nanoparticle systems. Labs and teams collaborate on interdisciplinary projects, such as nanocomposites for energy harvesting and environmental remediation. Future work aims to expand applications in cancer therapy and sustainable materials.
