جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Roland Larssonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Tribology
• Lubrication
• Contact Mechanics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Roland Larsson is a Professor and Head of Subject in Machine Elements at Luleå University of Technology, Sweden. His research focuses on Tribology, particularly lubrication regimes (boundary to elastohydrodynamic), contact mechanics, surface roughness effects, and applications in rolling element bearings, clutches, hydraulic systems, tires, and sports equipment. He has supervised over 20 doctoral and licentiate students, contributed to advanced courses, and developed teaching methods like Flipped Classroom and Constructive Alignment . Education: Ph.D. (1996, Luleå University of Technology), Docent (2001), M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (1988). Research: Central themes include elastohydrodynamic lubrication, surface roughness in contact interfaces, and sustainable lubricants. His work explores water-based lubricants, ionic liquids, and glycerol mixtures. Publications: Recent articles (2025) investigate water-based lubricants' film formation, ski-snow friction dynamics, and tribochemical properties of green lubricants. Earlier works (2024-2023) cover micropitting, wear models, and multi-scale contact analysis. Awards: Recipient of multiple tribology awards including ASME Best Paper, Nordea's Vetenskapliga Pris, and Venture Cup North. He has held leadership roles at Luleå University, including Dean and Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Engineering Board. Collaboration: Active in international research networks as peer-reviewer, faculty opponent, and external examiner. His post-doctoral work includes affiliations with Leeds University and SKF Engineering Research Centre.

• Winter Road Maintenance
• Snow and Ice Engineering
• De-icing and Anti-icing Technologies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Alex Klein-Paste is affiliated with NTNU's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, focusing on winter operations of roads and airports. His research emphasizes snow and ice engineering, anti-icing strategies, and friction dynamics. He leads the NTNU SnowLab, a specialized facility supporting education and research in snow engineering. Klein-Paste teaches courses on road planning, maintenance in cold climates, and infrastructure management. His research spans experimental studies on de-icing chemicals, snow compaction, and winter maintenance optimization. Key contributions include developing regression models for maintenance efforts and analyzing cross-country ski friction mechanics. He collaborates widely, with recent work addressing automated vehicle infrastructure needs and bicycle rolling resistance in winter conditions. Labs/Teams: Director of NTNU SnowLab, part of the roads, railways, and transport research group. His work bridges experimental engineering and real-world applications, influencing both academic and industrial sectors.

Christopher A. Brownمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Surface Metrology
• Axiomatic Design
• Sports Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christopher A. Brown is a Professor in Mechanical & Materials Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) with joint appointment as Professor of Biomedical Engineering. He directs the Surface Metrology Lab, Sports Engineering Lab, and Haas Technical Education Center for CNC machining. Education: PhD Mechanical Engineering, University of Vermont (1983) MS Mechanical Engineering, University of Vermont (1979) BA Political Science, University of Vermont (1975) Research spans surface metrology, axiomatic design, sports engineering, and Industry 5.0 implementations for SMEs. His work connects material science with practical applications in biomechanics and manufacturing systems. Current projects focus on friction dynamics in winter sports equipment and sustainable design methodologies. Publications demonstrate expertise in multiscale surface characterization, with recent emphasis on sports engineering applications and sustainable manufacturing. Research often crosses disciplinary boundaries between mechanical engineering, materials science, and industrial design. Awards and Honors: Fellow of ASME (2005) International Director of SME (2001-2005) Multiple patents in sports equipment and measurement devices Championship skier with All-American honors Advises numerous graduate students across mechanical engineering, manufacturing systems, and biomedical engineering. Secured multiple patents for innovations in ski bindings, impact-absorbing footwear, and metrology devices. Leads interdisciplinary teams in sports engineering research collaborating with industry partners and international institutions including EPFL (Switzerland) and ETH Zurich.

• Soft Matter Physics
• Fluid Dynamics
• Surface Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Daniel Bonn is a Professor at the Faculty of Science, University of Amsterdam, affiliated with the WZI (Van der Waals-Zeeman Institute for Physics). His research laboratory is located at Science Park 904, room C4.230, with contact email D.Bonn@uva.nl and phone +31 (0)20 525 5887. His research focuses on: Soft Matter Physics Fluid Dynamics Surface Science Granular Materials Colloid Science Biophysics Professor Bonn's experimental work investigates fundamental mechanisms in complex fluid systems, including emulsion stabilization by plant proteins, ice-water interfacial phenomena, and aerosol dynamics. His recent publications demonstrate strong interdisciplinary connections between fundamental physics and applications in environmental science (indoor air pollution mitigation), biotechnology (lung surfactant preservation), and agriculture (pesticide delivery optimization). The integration of high-speed imaging, rheological characterization, and fluorescence microscopy enables novel insights into interfacial dynamics across multiple scales.

Adele Lichtenberger Igelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cloud Physics
• Aerosol-Cloud Interactions
• Atmospheric Modeling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Adele Lichtenberger Igel is a Professor in the Department of Land, Air, and Water Resources at the University of California, Davis. She leads the Cloud Physics Group, focusing on cloud processes, aerosol-cloud interactions, and microphysics parameterization in atmospheric models. Her research integrates modeling, observations, and theory to understand cloud properties, precipitation formation, and climate feedbacks. Affiliations: Cloud Physics Group, UC Davis; Atmospheric Science Graduate Group. Teaching: Courses include ATM5 (Global Climate Change), ATM128 (Radiation and Satellite Meteorology), and ATM244 (Cloud and Precipitation Physics). Research interests span aerosol effects on cloud dynamics, bulk microphysics scheme development, Arctic mixed-phase clouds, and convective systems. Notable contributions include advancing unified liquid water category bulk schemes and investigating ice habit impacts on precipitation. Her work addresses model uncertainties through comparisons of bin and bulk schemes, and she leads field projects analyzing fog, marine aerosols, and orographic snowfall. Recent publications highlight aerosol-cloud interactions in stratocumulus systems, Arctic cloud sustenance via free-tropospheric aerosols, and limitations of traditional microphysics categorizations. Awards include runner-up recognition for opinion work on convective invigoration and student mentorship accolades. Key collaborations involve DOE ASR-funded projects on convective invigoration and Arctic cloud processes. Her group actively trains graduate students (e.g., Nathan Pope, Lucas Sterzinger) and undergraduates (e.g., Abbey Williams) in cloud physics and computational modeling, with outputs including over 50 peer-reviewed articles and modeling tools like the AMP scheme.

Corina Sanduمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Multibody Dynamics
• Vehicle Systems Engineering
• Terramechanics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Corina Sandu is the Robert E. Hord Jr. Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech. She leads the Terramechanics, Multibody, and Vehicle Systems Laboratory, focusing on advanced modeling of multibody dynamics, vehicle-terrain interaction, and tire performance optimization. Her research integrates computational methods, experimental validation, and interdisciplinary approaches to address challenges in off-road mobility, autonomous systems, and vehicle dynamics. Dr. Sandu holds a Ph.D. (2000) and M.S. (1995) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Iowa, complemented by an Engineering Diploma in Mechanics from the Bucharest Polytechnic Institute (1991). She serves as the President of the International Society for Terrain-Vehicle Systems and chairs the SAE Fellow Committee, underscoring her leadership in automotive and mechanical engineering fields. Her research interests span: Uncertainty quantification in multibody systems Optimization of vehicle dynamics and tire performance Terramechanics and terrain-vehicle interaction modeling Sensitivity analysis and adjoint methods for complex systems Recent publications highlight innovations in tire-ice interface models, hydroplaning risk estimation, and advanced multibody system simulation frameworks. She has pioneered experimental methodologies for tire performance evaluation on ice and soft soils, linking material science with mechanical engineering principles. Her work impacts automotive safety, off-road vehicle design, and autonomous systems, with applications in both industry and academia. Awards include recognition for her contributions to terrain-vehicle systems research and leadership in professional societies.

• Snow Science
• Avalanche Research
• Glaciology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Ingrid Reiweger is an Associate Professor at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), where she conducts research at the Institute of Mountain Risk Engineering within the Department of Civil Engineering and Natural Hazards. Her work focuses on snow physics, avalanche dynamics, and mountain risk management, bridging fundamental research with practical safety applications. Dr. Reiweger's research spans snow mechanics, glaciology, and cryospheric sciences, emphasizing both theoretical modeling and field applications. Her work combines physics-based approaches with innovative measurement techniques to understand snowpack stability, avalanche formation mechanisms, and risk assessment methodologies. Recent projects highlight her expertise in developing sensor technologies for snow monitoring and analyzing the impacts of changing snow conditions on avalanche hazards. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on practical applications of snow science, particularly in developing monitoring systems using drones and sensor arrays, optimizing avalanche simulation parameters, and addressing specific challenges like glide-snow avalanches in construction sites. Her research demonstrates a clear trajectory from fundamental snow physics toward increasingly applied studies that directly inform mountain safety practices. International Snow Science Workshop (ISSW) Avalanche Divas Award (2018) Marie Heim-Vögtlin Grant of the Swiss National Science Foundation (2014) Multiple ISSW Avalanche Divas travel grants (2016, 2010) Young Scientists Award at Swiss Geoscience Meeting (2009) Dr. Reiweger actively supervises graduate students and leads multiple research projects funded by national companies and federal ministries. Her work often involves transdisciplinary collaboration with practitioners in avalanche control, mountain rescue services, and winter tourism. She maintains a strong international research network, evidenced by her ongoing summer research visits to the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF in Davos.

Colin R. Meyerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• fluid dynamics
• snow and ice mechanics
• glaciology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Colin R. Meyer is an Associate Professor of Engineering and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Earth Sciences at Dartmouth College , leading research in the Changing Polar Regions academic cluster. His work bridges engineering and earth sciences through studies of ice mechanics, fluid dynamics, and planetary cryospheres. BS in Civil and Environmental Engineering, UC Berkeley (2012) MASt in Mathematical Tripos, University of Cambridge (2013) PhD in Applied Mathematics, Harvard University (2017) Research focuses on fluid dynamics in polar systems, including snow compaction , glacier sliding mechanics , and icy satellite geology . His team developed simplified models for subglacial hydrology and studied power-law premelting in glacial systems. Recent awards include the Neukom Institute CompX Faculty Grant (2022) and multiple NASA grants for Greenland and Mars hydrology studies. He collaborates internationally, including work with Pakistani researchers on Himalayan glacier hazards. Meyer leads the Ice Fluid Dynamics Lab , advising graduate researchers and contributing to Dartmouth's ice+climate seminars . His teaching includes courses on fluid mechanics and polar engineering .

• Organic Chemistry
• Solar Cell Technology
• Electrophotocatalysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Audun Formo Buene is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at NTNU. His research focuses on organic energy materials, including dye synthesis for solar cells, electrophotocatalysis, and滑雪摩擦技术. He teaches organic chemistry courses and advises PhD and master's students. His work bridges organic synthesis and applied materials science, particularly in renewable energy and winter sports technology. Education: PhD (2015-2019, NTNU), MSc (2010-2015, NTNU). Postdoctoral fellowships at NTNU (2020-2023) and Nankai University (2020). Research highlights include developing novel dyes for dye-sensitized solar cells and investigating ski-snow friction dynamics. Over 20 peer-reviewed publications in journals like Dyes and Pigments and Cold Regions Science and Technology . Notable contributions: Fluorine-free ski lubrication research, phenothiazine-based dye design, and tribology of cross-country skiing equipment.

• Structural Engineering
• Computational Mechanics
• Structural Dynamics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Karl Vincent Høiseth serves as Professor in Design of Concrete Structures at NTNU's Department of Structural Engineering since 2002, concurrently holding an Adjunct Professorship in Masonry Structures since 2000. His research integrates computational mechanics with experimental validation for structural systems under extreme loading conditions. His academic credentials include: Dr Ing from Norwegian Institute of Technology (NTH), 1992 (Thesis: Nonlinear Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Structures Exposed to Transient Loading) MSc in Structural Engineering from NTH, 1981 Høiseth's research spans computational structural dynamics, Finite Element Method development, and experimental verification of mechanical models for reinforced concrete and masonry structures. His work directly informs building code recommendations through laboratory testing of material behavior under ice friction, snow loads, and transient forces. With over 30 years of research at SINTEF, NTNU, and TNO (Netherlands), his expertise bridges theoretical modeling and practical construction standards. Publication trends reveal sustained focus on masonry mechanics (2018-2025), concrete-ice interactions in cold regions (2015), and snow load physics (2006-2007). His current work updates Eurocode 6 standards while maintaining long-term investigation into structural durability under environmental stresses. As active member of SN/K 423 (Norway's national committee for CEN/TC 250/SC 6), he contributes to European structural design codes. His outreach includes frequent conference presentations on masonry engineering and structural reassessment techniques. Experimental work forms the foundation of his research methodology, utilizing 3D laser scanning and laboratory testing for structural validation. His leadership in NTNU's structural engineering group supports national infrastructure safety standards through applied research.

Thomas Vikhamar Schulerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mass balance of glaciers
• Glacier hydrology
• Glacier dynamics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Thomas Vikhamar Schuler is a Professor at the Section for Geography and Hydrology (GeoHyd) within the Department of Geosciences at the University of Oslo, Norway. He also holds an Adjunct Professor position at the Arctic Geophysics program of UNIS since 2017. His research focuses on glacier mass balance, hydrology, and dynamics, with strong emphasis on cryosphere modeling and climate change impacts. Education: PhD in Glaciology (2002) from University of Oslo, with a thesis on subglacial water drainage in alpine glaciers. Research Themes: Cryospheric modeling, glacier hydrology, climate-glacier interactions, permafrost dynamics, and machine learning applications in glaciology. Teaching: Courses include GEO9440 – Cryosphere Modelling , GEO4432 – Surface Energy Balance in Cold Environments , GEO4420 – Glaciology , and GEO2300 – Physical Processes in Geoscience . His recent publications (2025-2019) span topics like Antarctic supraglacial lakes, Svalbard glacier mass balance, subglacial friction dynamics, and machine learning frameworks for glacial classification. Articles frequently involve interdisciplinary approaches combining glaciology, hydrology, and climate science, often using field measurements and computational models. Scientific Awards: ERC Starting Grant 'DYNAMICE' (2020) Projects: Leads initiatives like COLOSSAL, EMERALD, ESCYMO, MAMMAMIA, JOSTICE, and SatPerm Collaborations: Active in EarthFlows, Climate Cryosphere, LATICE, and Perma-Nordnet research groups

Jane R Blackfordمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Ice and snow mechanics
• Winter sports engineering
• Material processing (casting/forming)
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jane R Blackford is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Engineering at the University of Edinburgh, specializing in mechanical engineering with a focus on ice mechanics and materials science. She holds a PhD from the University of Sheffield. Her research explores snow mechanics, winter sports engineering, and advanced material processing techniques such as HIPping and heat treatment. Key research interests include avalanche dynamics, frictional behavior in cold environments, and the development of novel composite materials. She has contributed to projects analyzing snow structure impacts on winter tyre performance and pioneered automated sensor systems for snow meltwater monitoring. Notable collaborations include work on cryo-imaging facilities and microstructural plasticity analysis. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges material science, environmental engineering, and aerospace applications. Over 38 publications and 12 funded projects reflect her extensive contributions to understanding cold-climate materials and mechanical systems.

Joachim Schlichtingمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Optics
• Experimental Physics
• Physics Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Joachim Schlichting is a Professor of Physics at the University of Münster , Germany, located at Wilhelm-Klemm-Str. 10, 48149 Münster. His work focuses on experimental physics, optics, and physics education, with a particular emphasis on everyday phenomena and their underlying physical principles. Research Interests: Schlichting's research spans a broad range of topics including optics, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and the physics of everyday phenomena. He is deeply involved in science communication and education, making complex physics concepts accessible through practical demonstrations and publications. His work often explores the intersection of physics with art and nature, such as the optical properties of spider webs, the physics of rainbows, and the mechanics of everyday objects. Publications and Contributions: He has authored over 200 publications in journals like Spektrum der Wissenschaft , Physics in Our Time , and European Journal of Physics . His recent articles in 2021 include explorations of magneto-hydrodynamic propulsion, the physics of spaghetti softening, and optical phenomena in windows. He has also co-authored several books and educational materials aimed at high school and university students. Collaborations and Outreach: Schlichting frequently collaborates with other physicists such as C. Ucke and W. Suhr, contributing to both experimental research and educational outreach. His work is characterized by a blend of rigorous scientific inquiry and a passion for making physics engaging and understandable to a wide audience.

• Organic Chemistry
• Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells
• Electrochemistry
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Audun Formo Buene is an Associate Professor at the Department of Chemistry, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His research focuses on organic energy materials, particularly dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC) and cross-country ski friction mechanics. He holds a PhD in Organic Chemistry from NTNU (2019) and has extensive postdoctoral experience at NTNU and Nankai University. Education: PhD (2019), MSc (2015), BSc (implied) Research interests include organic synthesis for photovoltaic applications, tribology of winter sports equipment, and catalyst development for electrochemistry. He teaches courses in organic chemistry (TKJ4102, TKJ4520) and thermodynamics (IMAK2001, IMAK1004). His recent work combines material science with sports engineering, notably investigating fluorine-free ski lubricants and optimizing ski base materials for reduced friction. Collaborations with Alex Klein-Paste and David Moe Almenningen highlight his interdisciplinary approach. Supervised 6 students (4 current, 2 former) in MSc/PhD projects related to solar cell dyes and ski tribology. Active in conferences like the International Congress on Science and Skiing.

Panu Sainioمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Mechatronics
• Traffic Safety
• Hybrid Vehicles
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Panu Sainio is a Researcher at the School of Engineering, Aalto University , with expertise in mechatronics, traffic safety, and sustainable transportation technologies. His research spans hybrid and electric powertrains, non-road machinery, battery systems, and IoT applications in transportation. Key collaborations include the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and the Natural Resources Institute Finland . Recent work includes studies on traffic microplastics, cold-region friction dynamics, and inductive charging metrology for electric vehicles. He has served in advisory roles for the Finnish Crash Data Institute and Teknologia Forum , and holds a Licentiate degree (2007) and Master's degree (1997) in Engineering from Aalto University and Helsinki University of Technology , respectively. His activities highlight contributions to EU-level policy discussions and industry-academia partnerships, with a focus on future mobility solutions.