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Sam Cooperمشاهده پروفایل

دانشگاهی

• Machine Learning for Materials Design
• Energy Storage Technologies
• Materials Engineering
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sam Cooper is a Reader in Artificial Intelligence for Materials Design at the Dyson School of Design Engineering, Imperial College London. He leads the TLDR group, focusing on machine learning applications in energy storage technologies, including battery optimization and materials design. His work has led to the spin-out company Polaron, co-founded with former students Isaac Squires and Steve Kench. He teaches Engineering Mathematics and oversees admissions for the department. Education: MEng in Mechanical Engineering (Imperial College London, 2008–2012) PhD in Materials Science (Imperial College London, 2012–2015) His research interests span Generative AI for microstructure optimization, open-source tools like TauFactor and TraceX, and the development of SliceGAN for 3D materials analysis. Key contributions include methods for battery electrode design and advanced materials characterization. He has pioneered online courses, such as the Mathematics for Machine Learning series on Coursera (600,000+ enrollments). Sam’s team has developed tools like TauFactor for microstructural analysis and TraceX for diffusion modeling in ion-conducting materials. His work bridges AI, materials science, and engineering, with applications in sustainable energy systems. He serves as Chief Scientist at Polaron, advancing AI-driven material design. Collaborations span diverse sectors due to the applicability of his tools across microstructure-dependent systems.

Gang Chenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Solar energy
• Energy-water nexus
• Energy efficiency
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Gang Chen is the Carl Richard Soderberg Professor of Power Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) , where he directs the Pappalardo Micro/Nano Engineering Laboratory. His work bridges thermal transport , energy conversion , and water treatment technologies through interdisciplinary research in mechanical engineering, materials science, and physics. Key Research Areas: Nanoscale thermal transport, solar energy systems, thermoelectric materials, desalination via directional solvent extraction, and photomolecular phenomena at air-water interfaces Scientific Recognition: Member of the National Academy of Sciences (2023), Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2018), and recipient of the Eringen Medal (2016). His team's cubic boron arsenide research was named a 2022 Physics World Top 10 Breakthrough. Technological Impact: Invented solar steam generation devices without optical concentration, developed directional solvent extraction for desalination (Scientific American World Changing Idea), and advanced phonon transport understanding in superlattices. Current work explores non-reciprocal radiation in Weyl semimetals and tunable thermal materials.

Isabel Maria Marruchoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ionic Liquids
• Deep Eutectic Solvents
• Poly(ionic Liquid)s
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Isabel Maria Marrucho is a Full Professor at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Instituto Superior Técnico (IST), University of Lisbon. Her research focuses on sustainable chemical engineering, particularly in the development of green solvents like ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents. She leads the Sustainable Technologies and Green Solvents group, aiming to design eco-friendly chemicals, materials, and processes for applications in CO₂ separation, water purification, and waste recycling. Her work bridges fundamental science and industrial applications, emphasizing environmental sustainability and resource efficiency. Key research interests include the synthesis and characterization of novel solvents, membrane technologies for gas separation, and the application of eutectic systems in energy storage (e.g., supercapacitors). Collaborations span chemical engineering, materials science, and biotechnology, addressing challenges in pollution control, renewable energy, and circular economy principles. Publications highlight advancements in solvent design, membrane fabrication, and sustainable recycling methods. Her contributions address global challenges in energy, water, and waste management through innovative chemical engineering approaches.

• Mineral Processing
• Rare Earth Elements
• Gravity Separation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Esra Baştürkcü is Assistant Professor in Mineral Processing Engineering at Istanbul Technical University. Her research focuses on developing efficient methods for mineral beneficiation and metal recovery. Key research areas include physical separation techniques for rare earth elements, enrichment of barite and fluorite ores through gravity-based methods, and sustainable recovery of valuable metals from electronic waste. Her work combines experimental processing with mineralogical characterization to optimize resource utilization. Recent publications demonstrate applied research in hydrometallurgical separation of rare earth elements using amine extractants, centrifugal gravity concentration of e-waste components, and beneficiation strategies for industrial minerals. International collaborations include research at Helmholtz Institute Freiberg.

Mark Ogdenمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Nuclear Chemistry
• Environmental Remediation
• Radioactive Waste Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mark Ogden is a Senior Lecturer in Nuclear Medicine at the School of Computing and Engineering, Bangor University. His research focuses on nuclear waste management, ion exchange technologies, and sustainable resource recovery. He has contributed to projects involving radioactive waste treatment, spent nuclear fuel recycling, and environmental remediation. Dr. Ogden collaborates with international teams on initiatives such as the UK Advanced Fuel Cycle Programme and the molten salt framework for predictive modelling. He actively engages with the community through school outreach programs, including workshops on engineering and nuclear science. His research interests include nuclear chemistry, materials science, and the development of innovative solutions for radioactive waste encapsulation and resource recovery from industrial waste streams. Dr. Ogden has led or contributed to multiple funded projects, including the Carl Atkinson Studentship and the A molten salt community framework project. Notable contributions include studies on ion exchange resins for strontium adsorption, uranium recovery, and the encapsulation of radioactive materials in cement matrices. His work emphasizes sustainability in nuclear fuel cycles and minimizing environmental impact through advanced recycling and waste minimization strategies.

Richard Parnasمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biofuels
• Renewable Polymers
• Composites
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Richard Parnas is a faculty member in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Connecticut (UConn), with additional affiliations in Chemistry, Polymer Program, and Environmental Engineering. He earned his Ph.D. from UCLA in 1990 and has held roles including Director of Chemical Engineering (2006-2008) and Associate Professor (2001-2010). His research spans biofuels, renewable materials, and sustainable processes, notably leading the UConn Biodiesel Consortium to convert waste oil into fuel for campus transit. Research interests focus on: Biofuels production/separation Renewable polymers/composites Membrane diagnostics for fuel cells Flow in porous media Plant-based plastics development Recent publications (2015-2018) emphasize biodiesel optimization, CO2 capture, waste valorization, and advanced membrane technologies, reflecting consistent themes in sustainable chemical engineering and materials innovation. Honors include: Fulbright Scholar (2000) NIST Bronze Medal (1993) UConn Environmental Achievement Award (2007) Best Paper awards at SPE ANTEC (1995, 1998, 2000) He advises PhD, MS, and high school students, with current advisees including Baishali Kanjilal and Iman Noshadi. Patents cover biodiesel systems, separation membranes, and particleboard manufacturing.

M. Alex Brownمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Radiochemistry
• Medical Isotopes
• Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

M. Alex Brown is an Adjunct Professor of Physics at the Lewis College of Science and Letters, Illinois Institute of Technology. His research focuses on radiochemistry, medical isotope production, and nuclear fuel reprocessing with applications in nuclear medicine and national security. He holds a Ph.D. in Radiochemistry from Oregon State University, an M.S. in Radiation Physics, and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Ohio State University. His expertise includes accelerator-based production of medical isotopes, aqueous chemistry separations, and nuclear waste management. Key contributions include patents on radioisotope collection systems and methods for purifying scandium medical isotopes. His work bridges fundamental chemistry with practical applications in healthcare and energy sectors. Notable research trends in his publications cover innovations in isotope separation techniques, optimization of nuclear fuel cycles, and development of materials for radiation applications. Collaborative efforts include projects on photonuclear reactions and solvent extraction methodologies. Patents highlight advancements such as systems for isolating radioisotopes and compact assemblies for medical isotope production. These innovations aim to enhance efficiency and safety in nuclear medicine and waste management.

Burçak Karagüzel Kayaoğluمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nonwovens Engineering
• Polyurethane Materials
• Nanofibrous Membranes
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Burçak Karagüzel Kayaoğlu is a faculty member at the Department of Textile Engineering, Istanbul Technical University. Her research focuses on advanced materials science, particularly in nonwoven composites, biodegradable polymers, and nanofibrous membranes. She leads projects on sustainable materials, drug delivery systems, and smart textiles. Key areas include electrospinning applications, thermal conductivity enhancement, and functional coatings. Active research: Nonwoven composites, polyurethane materials, and biobased polymers Current roles: Principal Investigator (PI) on multiple projects including drug delivery systems and biodegradable food packaging films Research interests emphasize material characterization, recycling innovations, and biomedical applications. Her work bridges textile engineering with nanotechnology, creating functional materials for healthcare and environmental sustainability. Notable publications include studies on graphene-loaded nanofibers, pH-sensitive biobased indicators, and UV-curable coatings. Recent work explores silica xerogel integration for thermal properties and anthocyanin-loaded nanofibers. Scientific awards: Silver Medal 2022, Best Presentation ICPSE 2013, Outstanding Poster Awards (2005-2006) Grants: 12 active/completed projects funded by BAP and TTO programs Labs and collaborations focus on nanocomposite development, sustainable textile solutions, and interdisciplinary material science projects.

Madalina Furisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Electronic Spin Dynamics
• Magnetic Materials
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Madalina Furis is a Professor in the Homer L. Dodge Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Oklahoma, specializing in condensed matter physics. She joined OU in 2021 after 15 years at the University of Vermont, where she served as Director of the Materials Science graduate program. Her research focuses on electronic spin and magnetic behavior in complex materials, including organic crystalline thin films, magnetic heterostructures, and semiconductor nanocrystals, with notable collaborations at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL). Education: B.S. and M.S. from University of Bucharest (1996-1997), Ph.D. in Physics from SUNY Buffalo (2004). Postdoctoral research at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) explored excitonic states in semiconductor nanoparticles. Research Interests: Key areas include exciton dynamics in organic semiconductors, magneto-optical spectroscopy, and the development of novel materials for photovoltaic and optoelectronic applications. Her work emphasizes delocalized excitons, hot carrier dynamics, and strain effects in crystalline thin films. Awards & Grants: NSF CAREER Award 3 NSF-DMR MRI grants (including collaborative work with NHMFL) International Research Experience for Students (IRES) NSF Award Advising & Labs: Leads research on advanced materials at OU, mentoring students in experimental condensed matter physics. Active in interdisciplinary collaborations, including with Yamagata University (Japan) and the NHMFL. Her lab focuses on cutting-edge spectroscopic techniques for studying nanoscale materials.

Rashmi Gangasa Walvekarمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Nanomaterials
• Energy Storage
• Waste Recycling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Rashmi Gangasa Walvekar is a Lecturer in Chemical and Process Engineering at the University of Strathclyde, UK. She holds a Doctorate in Engineering from the International Islamic University Malaysia (2011), with prior academic qualifications from Universiti Putra Malaysia (2007) and SDM College of Engineering and Technology (2004). Her research focuses on sustainable engineering through advanced materials like graphene, MXene, and nanofluids, addressing challenges in energy storage, waste recycling, and thermal management. She has held senior roles including Associate Professor and Head of Postgraduate Studies at Taylor's University (2023–2024), and Advisor for Chemical Engineering Design Projects at Xiamen University (2020–2023). Her key research interests include nanomaterial synthesis for energy storage systems, development of eco-friendly lubricants, and innovative waste-to-resource technologies such as lithium battery component extraction using deep eutectic solvents. Recent projects involve enhancing thermal energy storage via MXene-enhanced eutectic mixtures and promoting circular economy through plastic and tire recycling. Walvekar actively participates in interdisciplinary initiatives like the EPSRC Strategic Themes workshops on sustainable materials and manufacturing (2024–2025). She supervises PhD students in areas like microwave-assisted battery material extraction and solar energy storage systems doped with hybrid nanomaterials.

Victoria Outramمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Fermentation Technology
• Bioprocess Engineering
• Sustainable Manufacturing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Victoria Outram is a Strathclyde Chancellor's Fellow and Lecturer in the Department of Chemical and Process Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Strathclyde. Her research focuses on developing sustainable manufacturing routes through advanced fermentation engineering, bridging chemical engineering and microbiology to address industrial production challenges. Her primary research interests include fermentation process intensification, bio-based chemical production, and waste stream valorization. She specializes in overcoming microbial limitations like toxicity through innovative bioreactor design and integrated processes featuring in situ product recovery. Her work emphasizes continuous fermentation systems and the utilization of industrial side-streams as feedstocks to enhance process efficiency and sustainability. Analysis of her publication record (2017-2025) reveals a consistent trajectory in membrane-integrated fermentation systems, particularly for butanol and volatile fatty acid production. Her research demonstrates progressive refinement of in situ recovery techniques, with recent work focusing on stability optimization in continuous platforms. The publications show strong alignment with circular economy principles through waste-to-chemical conversion pathways. Dr. Outram actively supervises postgraduate researchers, currently co-supervising PhD candidate Lou Beaumes. She maintains an active professional profile through conference participation (including Euromembrane 2024) and international collaborations, with an upcoming research residency at Malmö University scheduled for May 2025. Her work directly contributes to sustainable development through waste valorization and green chemical manufacturing.

• Polymer Chemistry
• Enzymatic Polymerization
• Biobased Polymers
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jur van Dijken is a Researcher at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Science and Engineering, specifically within the Department of Macromolecular Chemistry and New Polymeric Materials. His work focuses on advancing sustainable polymer chemistry through enzymatic synthesis techniques for biobased materials. His research interests center on enzymatic polymerization, furan-based polymers, biobased solvents, sustainable materials, and cellulose foams. He investigates how molecular structure—particularly monomer isomerism—affects polymerization efficiency and material properties in furanic polyesters and copolyesters. This work directly supports UN Sustainable Development Goals for responsible consumption and production by developing greener alternatives to petroleum-based polymers. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a cohesive research trajectory in enzymatic furan polymer synthesis, with emphasis on structural variations (e.g., isomerism) and their impact on polymer characteristics. Collaborative work with Prof. Katja Loos dominates his output, addressing critical challenges in solvent sustainability and novel material design from natural resources like Juncus effusus cellulose. As part of Prof. Katja Loos' research group, van Dijken contributes to cutting-edge sustainable polymer development through enzymatic approaches. His team's work bridges fundamental chemistry and practical applications for eco-friendly materials.

Wu Ta Yeongمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sustainable solid waste management
• Biorefinery
• Biofuel production
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Wu Ta Yeong is a Full Professor and Associate Head of School (Graduate Research) at Monash University Malaysia's School of Engineering. He holds Chartered Chemical Engineer status and IChemE membership. His research focuses on sustainable solid waste management, biorefinery, biofuel production, and wastewater treatment. He has led multiple projects including 'Agriculture 4.0 - Investigation on Fusing Digital Twins and Deep Learning for Improving Agricultural Yield and Autonomy' and 'Elucidating Water Transport Mechanisms Inside Fruits and Vegetables for Better Postharvest Management Through Multiscale Modeling'. Prof. Wu has authored 132+ publications, earned 2 major awards, and serves on editorial boards for Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering and Chemical Papers . He actively organizes conferences like the 10th International Conference on Sustainable Solid Waste Management. Education: BEng (Hons), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (2001) MEng, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (2003) PhD, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (2009) Research Interests: Prof. Wu's work addresses global sustainability challenges through: - Innovations in lignocellulosic biomass conversion - Waste-to-value technologies for agro-industrial residues - Development of green solvents (e.g., deep eutectic solvents) - Photocatalytic pollution remediation systems Recent Article Trends: Focus on enzymatic biocatalysis optimization, lignin valorization pathways, and synergistic pretreatment strategies for biomass. Recent studies highlight alcohol-assisted extraction, ionic liquid effects on cellulases, and piezophotocatalytic systems for drug degradation. Grants & Collaborations: Led 11 projects with total funding (details unavailable) involving institutions like Universiti Malaysia Pahang and Universiti Teknologi MARA. Active collaborations span Malaysia, China, and Australia. Labs & Teams: Leads biorefinery and environmental engineering research groups at Monash Malaysia. Collaborates with industry partners in palm oil and pulp sectors for waste valorization projects.

Ludmila Peevaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Separation technologies
• Chemical and biochemical engineering
• Biotechnology and bioreactors
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr Ludmila Peeva is a Research Fellow at the School of Engineering and Materials Science, Queen Mary University of London, where she conducts cutting-edge research in sustainable separation technologies. She is affiliated with the Centre for Sustainable Engineering and works under the supervision of Prof Andrew Livingston. Research Interests: Membrane processes and nanofiltration in organic solvents Separation technologies for pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing Modelling and simulation of separation systems Green and sustainable engineering for chemical processes Analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, FTIR, UV spectroscopy, and flow cytometry Her recent publications highlight advancements in thin-film composite membranes, peptide synthesis via nanofiltration, and energy-efficient biofuel production, demonstrating a consistent focus on sustainable chemical engineering solutions. Her work bridges experimental innovation with process modeling, contributing significantly to green pharmaceutical manufacturing. Scientific Grants: Sustainable Separation Membranes for Green Pharmaceutical Manufacturing - SusSep Principal Investigators: Andrew Livingston and Ludmila Peeva Funding: £931,967 from Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Duration: 01-06-2025 to 31-05-2028 Dr Peeva is actively involved in grant-funded research but there is no mention of formal student advising or teaching responsibilities. She works within a collaborative research team focused on sustainable engineering solutions.

• Plant Cell Wall Biology
• Barley Physiology
• Malting Process Optimization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Helen Collins is a Grant-Funded Researcher (B) at the Waite Research Institute, University of Adelaide. Her work focuses on plant cell wall biology in barley, particularly exploring how cell wall composition influences malting processes and brewing applications. She investigates the structural and biochemical changes during barley grain development and germination, aiming to improve industrial efficiency and valorize brewing byproducts. Current roles include Executive Officer at the Waite Precinct. Affiliations: Waite Research Institute, University of Adelaide Research Themes: Cereal crop biotechnology, functional carbohydrates, malting process optimization Her research integrates microscopic and biochemical methods to study germination dynamics and employs LC/MS/MS and HPLC for compound analysis in industrial waste. Key projects include enhancing malting efficiency and identifying beneficial compounds in brewing byproducts. Recent publications span plant cell wall polysaccharides, gene expression in barley, and applications of cell wall analysis in food science and environmental science. Her work bridges fundamental plant biology with industrial and nutritional outcomes. Dr. Collins is actively involved in supervising higher-degree research candidates and collaborates on grants related to barley genetics and food processing technologies.