جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Hyongki Leeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Remote Sensing
• Hydrology
• Geodesy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Hyongki Lee is the Kaspar J. Willam Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Houston , where he has served as Professor since 2023. He previously held Associate Professor (2017-2023) and Assistant Professor (2011-2017) positions at the same institution. Dr. Lee directs the Geosensing Systems Engineering Graduate Program and specializes in spaceborne geodetic instruments for terrestrial water dynamics research. Ph.D. in Geodetic Science, Ohio State University, 2008 M.Sc. in Civil and Environmental Engineering (Geomatics & Remote Sensing), Yonsei University, 2002 B.Sc. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Yonsei University, 2000 His research integrates satellite altimetry , SAR/InSAR , and GRACE data to quantify terrestrial water storage changes for water resource management , flood forecasting , and climate studies . Key projects include operational flood prediction systems for the Mekong Basin and glacier dynamics monitoring in Alaska. Recent work focuses on machine learning-enhanced flood modeling (2025) and multi-sensor water extent mapping (2024). His FIER framework enables rapid inundation forecasting via rotated EOF analysis. Kaspar J. Willam Professorship (2025) Cullen College of Engineering Professorship (2020-2024) ASCE EWRI Best Case Study Award (2021) NASA New Investigator Award (2014) Dr. Lee has supervised 15+ graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, including Tien Du and Chi-Hung Chang . His lab (NCALM) secures grants from NASA , NOAA , and NSF for remote sensing applications in vulnerable regions like the Mekong and Congo basins.

Rafiu Seiduمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Construction Project Management
• Cost Management
• Procurement
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Rafiu Seidu is a Senior Lecturer and Course Director for Commercial Management (Quantity Surveying) at London South Bank University. With over 25 years of industry experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Manager, he specializes in cost assurance, project delivery, and infrastructure procurement. He holds Chartered memberships in Cost Engineering, Construction Management, and Civil Engineering. His research focuses on construction project management, cost control, and mega-infrastructure challenges, contributing to policy reforms such as the House of Commons Transport Committee Report (2021). Education: PhD ongoing since 2020. Professional Affiliations: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Chartered Cost Engineer (MAcostE), Chartered Construction Manager (MCIOB), and Chartered Civil Engineer Surveyor (MCInstCES). Research Interests: Commercial Management, Procurement Techniques, Construction Contracting, Cost Overrun Mitigation, and Sustainable Infrastructure Development. He is part of the IDoBE Research Centre and the Construction Management research group at LSBU. External Activities: External Examiner at Sheffield Hallam University, Links Tutor at the University of Chichester, and reviewer for journals like the International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation. He has presented at international conferences and co-authored over 30 research outputs. Labs/Teams: Member of the Integrated Delivery of the Built Environment (IDoBE) research centre, focusing on collaborative construction practices and policy advocacy.

Asim Siddiquiمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Fire Safety Engineering
• Building Information Modelling
• Digital Twins
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Asim Siddiqui serves as a Research Fellow at the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences within the Faculty of Engineering and Science at the University of Greenwich. He is a core member of the Centre for Safety, Resilience and Protective Security (CSRPS), formerly known as the Fire Safety Engineering Group (FSEG), leveraging nearly 25 years of Computer Science expertise in Fire Safety Engineering applications. His research centers on Building Information Modelling (BIM) enabled digital workflows in fire safety contexts, with specialized focus on openBIM applications for occupant movement analysis and fire modeling. He actively explores infrastructure integration and digital twins for smart city development while applying database systems and programming expertise across interdisciplinary projects. Current initiatives include international collaborations administered by buildingSMART International. Dr. Siddiqui has contributed to major funded projects including Innovate UK/EPSRC's LIFEBID, EU FP7's BeSeCu, EPSRC's WTC Evacuation Study, and UK Civil Aviation Authority's AASK Database. He serves as Module Leader, Module Tutor, MSc Project Supervisor, and PhD Supervisor while maintaining CSRPS technical infrastructure including customer licensing databases and educational websites. Within the CSRPS team, he leads openBIM implementation for occupant movement analysis and fire modeling workflows, with recent projects transitioning from completed international collaborations to new fire modeling initiatives. His technical stewardship extends to CSRPS website management and short course technical support systems.

Rocky Taylorمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Ice Mechanics
• Offshore Structural Engineering
• Fracture Mechanics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Rocky Taylor is an Associate Professor and Interim Associate Dean Research in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at Memorial University of Newfoundland. He holds B.Eng., M.Eng., and PhD degrees in mechanical and ocean/naval architectural engineering, all from Memorial University. He is the CARD Chair in Ice Mechanics, leading research programs on ice failure mechanics, offshore structure design, and Arctic shipping safety. His work focuses on ice load estimation, fracture processes, and probabilistic modeling, supported by industry partnerships like C-CORE and Statoil. Dr. Taylor’s research emphasizes ice dynamics, including high-pressure zone failure, freeze-bond strength, and SAR-based iceberg detection. He has led initiatives funded by RDC IgniteR&D and NSERC, advancing ice engineering practices. His academic contributions include teaching undergraduate/graduate courses and supervising student projects in structural engineering and Arctic systems. His research integrates experimental methods (e.g., medium-scale indentation tests) with computational models (finite element analysis, machine learning algorithms) to address challenges in polar regions. Key areas include ice-structure interactions, risk management for Arctic shipping, and environmental consequence modeling. Dr. Taylor collaborates extensively with industry and international researchers to develop innovative solutions for cold ocean engineering challenges. As Interim Associate Dean Research, he fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and graduate training while maintaining a strong focus on applied research with real-world industry applications. His work bridges academic innovation and practical engineering solutions for harsh marine environments.

Zhen Liuمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار مدعو

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Intelligent Infrastructure
• Multiphysics Modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Zhen Liu is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering at Michigan Technological University. His research integrates multiphysics modeling, AI, and geotechnical engineering for intelligent infrastructure and system resilience. Teaching includes soil mechanics, foundation engineering, AI applications, and numerical simulations. Recent publications focus on machine learning in geosystems, pavement management, and computational methods.

• Hydrological modeling
• Ecohydrology
• Soil-climate-vegetation interactions
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Leonardo Valerio Noto is a Full Professor of Hydraulic Engineering at the Department of Civil, Environmental, Aerospace, Materials Engineering (DICAM) at the University of Palermo, Italy, where he has served since November 2019 after previously holding the position of Associate Professor since January 2015. His academic career at the University of Palermo began in November 2001 as a University Researcher in Hydraulic Engineering. Professor Noto graduated with honors (110/110 cum laude) in Civil Engineering from the University of Palermo in 1994 and earned his PhD in Hydraulic Engineering from the University of Reggio Calabria in 2000. His international research experience includes multiple visiting scientist positions at MIT (2004 and 2006, totaling 10 months) and Georgia Tech (2015, 4 months), where he worked in the research group of Professor R.L. Bras. His research focuses on hydrological modeling, ecohydrology, and soil-climate-vegetation interactions, with particular emphasis on statistical analysis of hydrological extremes (floods and droughts), GIS applications in hydrology, and spatial analysis. Professor Noto has made significant contributions to understanding climate change impacts on Mediterranean hydrology, especially in Sicily. His recent work demonstrates a strong focus on climate change impacts on extreme precipitation, advanced flood modeling techniques, ecohydrological vegetation dynamics, and carbon sequestration through enhanced weathering. Professor Noto serves as an associate editor for the ISI journals Hydrological Processes and Water Resources Management and reviews for more than 10 ISI journals. He is an active member of CINID (Interuniversity Consortium for Hydrology), the Scientific Council of SII (Italian Hydrological Society), and WARREDOC (Research and Documentation Centre on Water Resources). He also served on the ASN Commission for SC 08/A1 (2021-23). With over 240 conference presentations and more than 90 peer-reviewed journal articles, Professor Noto has established himself as a leading researcher in Mediterranean hydrology. His research collaborations extend to the University of Michigan, Georgia Tech, and the University of Washington. He has supervised numerous graduate theses on diverse hydrological topics and leads projects developing early warning systems for urban flooding and analyzing climate change impacts on Sicilian water resources.

Jason Kirbyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental Engineering
• Sustainability
• Civil Engineering
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jason Kirby is an Associate Professor and Director of the Online Master's in Engineering in Sustainable Smart Cities at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). He leads a program collaborating with Staffordshire University in the UK. His expertise lies in environmental engineering and sustainable urban development. Education: B.S. in Environmental Science from Auburn University, M.S. and Ph.D. in Civil/Environmental Engineering from the University of Alabama. Research Focus: Environmental sustainability, transportation safety, air/water quality, and green infrastructure. He emphasizes engineering practices that balance ecological preservation with societal needs. Recent work includes studies on highway maintenance safety, autoclaved aerated concrete sustainability, and air pollution impacts on public health. Awards: 2018 UAB President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching. Teaching & Mentorship: Mentor to dozens of graduate students and instructor to hundreds of undergraduates. Advocates for global education through programs like the UAB-Egypt study abroad initiative. Collaborations: Partnerships with state transportation agencies (e.g., Alabama DOT) and international universities. Active in telehealth education strategies for rural regions.

Jialei Shenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Building Energy and Environment
• Indoor Air Quality
• Environmental Health
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Jialei Shen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), with a joint appointment in Environmental Health Sciences in the School of Public Health. His research focuses on air quality, public health, and sustainability in urban and built environments, emphasizing engineering solutions for healthy and sustainable buildings. He holds a PhD in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Syracuse University (2023), an M.E. in Architectural Engineering from Nanjing University, and a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Xi'an Jiaotong University. Dr. Shen's research interests include building energy systems, indoor air quality, airborne pathogens, air cleaning technologies, urban environments, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD). He has authored over 20 peer-reviewed publications and contributed to software/website developments. His work emphasizes practical applications, such as optimizing ventilation systems to reduce airborne disease transmission and evaluating air cleaning device performance under realistic conditions. His publications span topics from CFD-based infection risk reduction in offices to urban intersection pollutant dispersion and modular green building design strategies. He currently serves as Youth Editor for the journal Building Simulation , reflecting his active role in advancing building science research. Key research themes include: Indoor-outdoor pollutant interactions and mitigation strategies CFD modeling for ventilation and pathogen control Development of air quality assessment tools (e.g., the ANT plug-in) Urban design impacts on microclimate and air quality Dr. Shen’s interdisciplinary approach bridges engineering, environmental science, and public health to address challenges in creating healthier built environments.

Zadia Codabuxمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Empirical Software Engineering
• Technical Debt
• Software Metrics
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Zadia Codabux is an Associate Professor at the University of Saskatchewan , Department of Computer Science. Her work focuses on Empirical Software Engineering , Technical Debt , and Software Security . Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, Mississippi State University (USA) M.S. in Computer Science, University of Mauritius Her research explores technical debt in code reviews, predictive analytics for vulnerability detection, and the intersection of software metrics with security. Recent work includes serverless smell detection tools and studies on LLM impacts on programming platforms. Key publications span conferences like FSE , ESEM , and MSR , with trends showing increasing focus on Android security , code review civility , and developer support systems . Scientific Awards: NSERC Discovery Grant (PI 2021-2026, 2026-2027) IEEE Computer Society TCSE Distinguished Paper Award (SANER'22) SSHRC Insight Grant (collaborator 2024-2025) She supervises PhD and MSc students in software quality research and contributes to equity initiatives like CRA-WP and Grace Hopper Celebration.

Simon Michael Papalexiouمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Hydroclimatic Modeling
• Stochastic Processes
• Climate Change
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Simon Michael Papalexiou is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Saskatchewan’s Department of Civil Geological and Environmental Engineering and an Associate Professor in Civil Engineering at the University of Calgary. His research focuses on hydroclimatic variability, extremes, and stochastic modeling, with applications in climate change diagnostics and risk assessment. He leads the development of CoSMoS-R, a widely adopted stochastic modeling software. Roles: Adjunct Prof (U of Saskatchewan), Associate Prof (U of Calgary) Editorial Roles: Associate Editor for Water Resources Research and Journal of Hydrology Research interests include advancing stochastic models for hydroclimatic processes, uncertainty quantification, and bias-correction methods. His work has been featured in over 100 media outlets and recognized through prestigious awards like Science Magazine’s Editor’s Choice and multiple highlights in AGU’s Eos. He has authored over 86 journal articles, delivered 100+ conference presentations, and organized workshops on time series modeling. His contributions to hydroclimatic extremes research are highlighted in a special issue of Advances in Water Resources .

• Control Systems
• Automation and Robotics
• Water Distribution Networks
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ramon Pérez Magrané is a Professor at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) in the Department of Systems Engineering, Automatic Control, and Industrial Informatics. He is affiliated with the ESEIAAT School of Engineering and leads research in the SIC (Smart Control Systems) and CS2AC (Supervision, Safety, and Automatic Control) groups. His work focuses on advanced control systems, water distribution networks, and smart infrastructure optimization. He has led over 176 research activities including projects on water network supervision (e.g., WATERNET), drone path planning using deep reinforcement learning, and hydraulic modeling. Notable collaborations include work with Barcelona Supercomputing Center and European initiatives. Research interests span control systems, robotics, environmental engineering, and optimization. His recent publications address leakage reduction in water networks, chlorine concentration modeling, and autonomous systems. Awards include the 1997 Quality Teaching Award for curriculum improvements. Advises students like Bartomeu Rubí (PhD on quadrotor control). Active in EU-funded projects and has developed tools like the FLUENT 2.0 optimization framework. Laboratory work includes hydraulic modeling and robotic systems prototyping.

Tiziana Margariaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Model-Driven Development
• Artificial Intelligence
• Formal Verification
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Tiziana Margaria is a faculty member at the Department of Computer Science & Information Systems at the University of Limerick. She is affiliated with multiple research centers, including Lero – the Irish Software Research Centre, the Centre for Research Training in Foundations of Data Science, and the Limerick Digital Cancer Research Centre. Academic focus on Model-Driven Development, Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare, and Formal Verification 2023 recipient of the University of Limerick Team Teaching Award Active in interdisciplinary collaborations bridging Computer Science with Digital Humanities and Healthcare Develops low-code/no-code platforms for medical data analysis and smart manufacturing Her research spans AI governance , blockchain-based privacy systems , digital twins for cyber-physical systems , and education-focused software tools . Recent projects include interoperability frameworks for healthcare data and extreme model-driven approaches for historical data transcription. Notable scientific contributions include: 2025: Review on AI-driven healthcare system design 2024: Formal methods in AI validation 2022: Edge analytics in smart manufacturing 2020: Blockchain for medical privacy Her work emphasizes practical implementation of theoretical concepts through tools like Cinco de Bio and MazeGen. She actively promotes collaboration between technical and domain-specific teams in Industry 4.0 contexts.

Rodrigo Herreraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Deep Foundations in Karst Terrain
• Strain Compatible Design Methods
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Rodrigo Herrera is a Courtesy Professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the Florida A&M University-Florida State University College of Engineering. He concurrently serves as a Senior Geotechnical Engineer at the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). His expertise spans geotechnical engineering with a focus on deep foundations, dynamic load testing, and software development for design analysis. Educational Background: M.E. in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering, University of Florida (2001) B.S. in Civil Engineering, Florida International University (1997) Research Interests: Development of strain-compatible design methodologies Calibration of geotechnical testing techniques (high strain dynamic load testing, low strain integrity testing) Florida-specific rock strength characterization for foundation systems Geo-statistical approaches to quantify design uncertainty Advancement of geotechnical design software applications Professional Affiliations: Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Civil Engineering.

Ha Buiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Mechanics
• Constitutive Modelling
• Geomechanics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Ha Bui is the Head of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Monash University and an ARC Future Fellow. He holds a PhD in Computational Geomechanics from Ritsumeikan University, Japan, and has been with Monash since 2012. His research focuses on computational mechanics, material modeling, and geomechanics, with a particular emphasis on failure mechanisms of geomaterials and developing predictive tools for geo-disasters. He leads the development of GeoXPM, a particle-based computational software for geotechnical applications. Bui has received numerous awards, including the ALERT Research Medal (2021) and the ARC Future Fellowship (2020). He serves as Editor of Computers & Geotechnics and Associate Editor of multiple journals, contributing significantly to the field through editorial and review work. His research spans numerical methods like SPH and DEM, addressing challenges in geohazard prediction, material behavior under extreme conditions, and infrastructure resilience.

Andrea Welkerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Stormwater Management
• Green Stormwater Infrastructure
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andrea Welker is the Dean of the School of Engineering and a Professor of Civil Engineering at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ). She holds a B.S.C.E. (1991), M.S.C.E. (1993) from Drexel University, and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin (1998). Previously, she served as Associate Dean and Professor at Villanova University from 2016–2022, with prior roles including Professor (2013–2022), Associate Professor (2005–2013), and Assistant Professor (1999–2005). Her research focuses on geotechnical engineering, stormwater management, and green infrastructure, particularly rain garden performance and sustainable water systems. She has received awards such as the 2022 DEI Award from USUCGER and the 2015 Wesley O. Pipes Alumni Award. Her work integrates field experiments, computational modeling, and educational innovation, including initiatives like the Career Compass professional development program. She holds professional licenses as a P.E. and ENV SP. Education: B.S.C.E., Drexel University, 1991 M.S.C.E., Drexel University, 1993 Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1998 Research Interests: Hydrological performance of green stormwater infrastructure Evapotranspiration dynamics in rain gardens Environmental impacts of urbanization Curriculum development for engineering education Grants & Service: NSF-funded grants for STEM education initiatives Leadership roles in ASEE and ASCE Active in promoting diversity and inclusion in engineering Labs & Teams: Center for Excellence in STEM Education (TCNJ) Indoor Ag (iA) Labs (TCNJ) Collaborations with environmental agencies and municipalities