Solidification Professors and Supervisors

Sabrina CARPYمشاهده پروفایل

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Nantes UniversityFrance

Sabrina Carpy serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Physics within the Faculty of Science and Technology at the University of Nantes, concurrently conducting research at the Laboratory of Planetology and Geodynamics (LPG). Her dual role integrates academic instruction with planetary-scale fluid dynamics investigations. Her research specializes in transport phenomena involving moving fluids undergoing phase transitions (sublimation, condensation, boiling, solidification), with direct applications to planetary surface evolution. This work intersects planetary science, geodynamics, and advanced fluid mechanics, particularly examining sedimentary, matter, and chemical exchange mechanisms on celestial bodies. Her experimental approach connects laboratory-scale fluid dynamics with observable planetary morphological features. As an educator, she delivers courses spanning fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, energy systems, fluid-structure interactions, wave propagation, and turbulence modeling with computational applications. Her research group operates within the LPG, a prominent French research unit (UMR 6112) focused on planetary formation and geophysical processes through interdisciplinary methodologies combining physics, geology, and fluid dynamics.

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HÜSNÜ AYDEMİRمشاهده پروفایل

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Bingol UniversityTurkey

Dr. Hüsnü Aydemir serves as a Lecturer in the Textile Technology Department at Bingöl University's Technical Sciences Vocational School since 2009, holding a Doctorate in Textile Engineering from Erciyes University (2021). His academic journey includes a Licence (2004) and Master's (2013) from Pamukkale and Erciyes Universities respectively, preceded by 5 years of industry experience in textile production management. His research spans Textile Engineering with specialization in nanofiber technology (electrospinning for medical masks), radiation shielding textiles (barite-doped yarns), acoustic textiles (sound absorption properties), and industrial quality control systems . Recent publications (2021–2022) reveal intensified focus on pandemic-related filtration applications and radiation protection materials, demonstrating responsiveness to emerging industry needs. Scientific contributions include: 12 publications (2014–2022) across journals like The Journal of The Textile Institute and Radiation Physics and Chemistry Three completed research projects: nanofiber mask development (Bingöl, 2022), sound-absorbing nonwovens (Erciyes, 2020), and curtain fabric acoustics (Erciyes, 2013) Industry-integrated teaching covering Textile Cost Calculation, Weaving/Knitting Techniques, and Textile Product Inspection Dr. Aydemir maintains active collaborations with researchers at Erciyes University, particularly on electrospinning and quality control projects. His vocational school position emphasizes practical skill development, with research directly addressing textile manufacturing challenges observed during his pre-academic industry career.

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Axel Müllerمشاهده پروفایل

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University of OsloNorway

Professor Axel Müller serves as Research Group Leader for the Norwegian Center for Mineralogy (NORMIN) at the Natural History Museum, University of Oslo. His academic career spans industry, government geological surveys, and academia, with current focus on mineralogy and petrology of granites and pegmatites. Müller maintains dual affiliations as External Researcher at the Natural History Museum of London since 2012. Professor of Mineralogy, University of Oslo (2015-present) Research Group Leader, NORMIN External Researcher, Natural History Museum London (2012-present) Associate Editor, Journal of Geochemical Exploration Scientific Associate, Natural History Museum London Professor Müller's research centers on genetic mineralogy, particularly quartz chemistry in pegmatite systems, with applications for solar cells and microchip production. His work bridges fundamental mineral science and industrial applications, focusing on rare-metal (Li, Sn, W, Nb, Ta, REE) and industrial mineral deposits. Current projects emphasize exploration for critical raw materials essential to the energy transition. His publication record demonstrates consistent output in top geoscience journals, with recent work (2023-2025) focusing on pegmatite exploration techniques, quartz chemistry, and machine learning applications in mineral deposit identification. Müller leads the significant EU-funded GREENPEG project developing tools for locating buried pegmatite deposits containing lithium and high-purity quartz. Society of Economic Geologists (SEG) Society for Geology Applied to Mineral Deposits (SGA) Mineralogical Society of UK and Ireland Leibniz-Sozietät der Wissenschaften zu Berlin Professor Müller actively supervises graduate students through the University of Oslo, with research opportunities connected to NORMIN's analytical facilities and international collaborations. His GREENPEG project provides substantial funding for PhD and postdoctoral positions focused on critical raw materials exploration. The research group maintains strong industry partnerships with mineral exploration companies and geological surveys across Europe. NORMIN serves as Norway's national hub for mineralogical research, housing advanced analytical equipment and the Mars Sample Return Analogue Sample Library (MSR ASL). Müller's group conducts fieldwork across Norwegian pegmatite provinces and European lithium deposits, with recent work in Austria's Wolfsberg deposit and Norway's Tysfjord region.

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Morgan Dalمشاهده پروفایل

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ParisTech School of BridgesFrance

Morgan Dal serves as Senior Lecturer and Team Leader of the Laser Processes research group at PIMM Laboratory, Arts et Métiers Institute of Technology. Appointed in 2012, he holds an HDR (Habilitation to Supervise Research) from CNAM (2020) and maintains active roles in doctoral training and laboratory leadership. His research bridges computational modeling with experimental laser processing. His academic credentials include: PhD in Mechanical Engineering, University of Southern Brittany (2011): 'Magneto-thermo-hydrodynamic simulation of TIG arc welding - estimation of the evolution of a fusion front' HDR, CNAM (2020): 'Laser application simulations: from development to validation' Professor Dal's research centers on laser-material interactions with five core pillars: (1) Laser Processing techniques including welding and additive manufacturing; (2) Multiphysics Numerical Simulation using finite element and fluid dynamics methods; (3) Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics in high-temperature regimes; (4) Inverse Methods for property estimation; and (5) Thermal Measurement via high-speed imaging. His experimental work frequently addresses industrial challenges in metal processing, particularly for refractory and high-reflectivity materials. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals accelerating output in additive manufacturing (2019-2022), with dominant themes in melt pool dynamics (32% of papers), keyhole stability (24%), and specialized material processing like copper with green lasers (13%). His work consistently integrates experimental validation with computational models, showing particular innovation in dimensionless number approaches for predicting laser welding phenomena. As HDR-qualified supervisor, Professor Dal mentors doctoral candidates through Arts et Métiers' engineering doctorate program. His Laser Processes team operates within PIMM Laboratory's advanced infrastructure, including the Hephaestus' Laser Shock platform and Thermal Laser Processes facilities. The team maintains strong industrial partnerships, particularly with aerospace and energy sector companies, through PIMM's joint laboratory programs and regional collaborations.

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Mihaela Sofronieمشاهده پروفایل

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National Institute of Materials PhysicsRomania

Dr. Mihaela Sofronie is a Scientific Researcher II at the Laboratory of Magnetism and Superconductivity within the National Institute of Materials Physics. Her research focuses on advanced magnetic materials, particularly ferromagnetic shape memory alloys (FSMAs), nanocomposites, and functional materials for medical and technological applications. She utilizes rapid solidification techniques, severe plastic deformation, and mechanochemical processing to engineer materials with tailored properties. Her primary research interests include: Martensitic transformations and phase dynamics in shape memory alloys Magnetic and magnetostrictive properties of nanostructured materials Development of biomedical implants using functionalized ferromagnetic alloys Nanocomposite fabrication through high-pressure torsion and mechanochemical synthesis Thermodynamic modeling of phase transitions and memory effects Analysis of her recent publications reveals strong emphasis on experimental materials science, with consistent focus on: Structure-property relationships in Ni-Mn-Ga, Fe-Pd, and rare-earth containing FSMAs Effects of thermal treatments and processing parameters on phase transformations Advanced characterization techniques including XRD, SEM, DSC, and magnetometry Practical applications in medical implants, sensors, and actuators Dr. Sofronie collaborates extensively within her laboratory and with external researchers on projects involving magnetic nanomaterials, with recent work exploring ferromagnetic ribbons as active elements in micropumps and vascular implants. She maintains active research in both fundamental materials physics and applied technology development.

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SATO Hisashiمشاهده پروفایل

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Nagoya Institute of Technology (NIT)Japan

Professor Hisashi Sato is a materials scientist at Nagoya Institute of Technology's Graduate School of Engineering, Department of Physics (Material Function Field). With a Doctor of Engineering from Tokyo Institute of Technology, his career spans fundamental research in metal processing and practical applications in industrial settings including Max Planck Institute for Iron and Steel Research and Kyushu Institute of Technology. His research focuses on heterogeneous nucleation theory , functionally graded materials , spark plasma sintering , and microstructure control in metallic materials. Key research areas include grain refinement of aluminum alloys, development of metal-ceramic composites, and additive manufacturing of titanium alloys using TiC nucleation sites. Professor Sato's publication record shows consistent output with 15 recent papers (2023-2024) covering topics from electrostatic levitation processing to additive manufacturing. His work demonstrates strong industry-academia collaboration, particularly in developing practical solutions for metal casting and electromagnetic applications. Selected Awards: The Sawamura Award (2010) Tsunemi Memorial Award (2022) Silver Medal Prize, Best Poster Award (2024) Light Metals Society Paper Award (2022) His research is supported by multiple competitive grants including JSPS KAKENHI projects as both principal and co-investigator. Current projects focus on shot peening surface modification, heterogeneous nucleation for additive manufacturing, and crystal orientation control in electromagnetic materials. Professor Sato actively collaborates with industry partners through commissioned research and cooperative projects.

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