جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Sergei Nazarenkoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Polymer Physics
• Gas Diffusion
• Polymer Membranes
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Sergei Nazarenko is a Professor at the University of Southern Mississippi's School of Polymer Science and Engineering. His research focuses on polymer physics, membrane science, flame retardancy, and composite materials. Current projects investigate gas transport phenomena, surface modification of membranes, novel flame retardants, and functional polymer composites. Key research areas include development of advanced membranes for water treatment and gas separation, bioinspired coatings, mesoporous materials from self-assembled polymers, and structure-property relationships in dendritic and hyperbranched polymers. His work combines fundamental understanding of polymer physics with practical applications in environmental and energy technologies. Professor Nazarenko teaches courses including Physical Chemistry of Polymers, Mechanics of Polymeric Materials, and advanced topics in polymer science.

Nikhil Shuklaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Emerging Devices and Circuits
• Energy-Efficient Computing
• Ferroelectric Materials
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Nikhil Shukla is an Associate Professor at the University of Virginia with a joint appointment in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering. His work bridges emerging hardware technologies with computational paradigms for energy-efficient systems. Education: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (University of Notre Dame, 2017), BS in Electronics and Telecommunications (University of Mumbai, 2010) His research focuses on emerging solid-state devices for non-Boolean computing, energy-efficient data storage , and integration of novel materials to redefine computing architectures. Key efforts include co-designing devices, circuits, and system-level solutions for Ising machines and dynamical systems solving combinatorial optimization problems. The 15 most recent articles highlight trends in oscillator-based Ising machines for optimization, ferroelectric and phase-transition materials, and hardware acceleration for NP-hard problems like Max-Cut and MaxSAT. Topics span from device physics (e.g., hafnium oxide endurance) to circuit-level implementations (FPGA accelerators, CMOS-compatible designs). Scientific Awards: IEEE TMSCS Best Paper Award (2017), STARnet LEAST Center Best Publication Awards (2015–2017), J.N. TATA and J.R.D TATA Scholarships (2011) Shukla's work at the Computing Hardware Research Lab emphasizes cross-disciplinary approaches, leveraging synchronized oscillators and correlated materials to push beyond CMOS-era limitations.

Simon Hespمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Materials Science and Engineering
• Asphalt Materials Science
• Polymer-Modified Asphalt
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Simon Hesp is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Science. His research focuses on asphalt materials science, including low-temperature fracture behavior, polymer-modified binders, and pavement performance evaluation. He has led over 30 pavement trials across Ontario and collaborated with industry on sustainable materials innovations. Education: Ph.D. (1991) – Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry – University of Toronto M.Sc. (1987) – Chemistry – University of Toronto Ing. (1985) – Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry – Hogere Technische School, Amsterdam Research Interests: Materials engineering and resources engineering Functional materials in materials science Recycled plastics and bio-rejuvenation in asphalt Thermoreversible aging mechanisms Quality assurance testing protocols for asphalt binders Awards & Recognition: No explicit prizes/fellowships are listed, though his extensive industry collaborations and >$10M in research funding highlight his impact. Grants & Students: Secured ~$10M in research funding from government/industry Mentored ~100 undergraduate/graduate students Lab equipped with advanced asphalt characterization tools Labs & Facilities: Specialized asphalt testing laboratory at Queen’s University with state-of-the-art equipment for rheological analysis, thermal characterization, and failure testing.

• Organic Chemistry
• Material Science
• Polymer Chemistry
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Han Zuilhof is a Full Professor of Organic Chemistry at Wageningen University, affiliated with the VLAG research institute. His research focuses on surface chemistry, polymer brushes, antifouling coatings, and environmental remediation, particularly targeting PFAS removal. He leads projects on sustainable materials, dynamic covalent chemistry, and analytical methods for drug and toxin detection. Notable contributions include developing functionalized pillararenes for PFAS adsorption and covalent surface modifications for microfluidics. Research interests: Surface chemistry, polymer design, analytical chemistry, environmental remediation. Recent projects: PFAS removal technologies, antifouling coatings, mechanochemical synthesis, and catalytic materials for biomass conversion. Advises PhD candidates on topics like recyclable polycarbonates, PFAS adsorbents, and stealth antibodies. His work bridges fundamental chemistry with applied solutions, emphasizing sustainability and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Dimitry V. Valمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Structural Safety and Reliability
• Quantitative Risk Assessment
• Infrastructure Adaptation to Climate Change
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dimitry V. Val is a Professor at Heriot-Watt University, holding positions in the School of the Built Environment and affiliated with the Institute for Infrastructure & Environment. His academic career includes roles at Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, James Cook University, and The University of Newcastle. He earned an M.Eng in Civil Engineering from Moscow Institute of Civil Engineering (1985) and a D.Sc in Structural Engineering from Technion (1995). His research focuses on structural safety, quantitative risk assessment, infrastructure adaptation to climate change, and probabilistic modeling of material deterioration. Recent work emphasizes sustainable infrastructure solutions, low-carbon concretes, and resilience in dynamic environmental conditions. His contributions align with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action and sustainable cities. Key publications from 2024–2025 explore probabilistic frameworks for durability, CO₂ balance in construction, and infrastructure resilience under climate change scenarios. Collaborations span international institutions, reflecting his global impact in structural engineering and environmental systems.

Tuna Balkanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Control Systems
• Robotics
• System Dynamics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Tuna Balkan is a Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara, Turkey. He holds a B.Sc. (1979), M.Sc. (1983), and Ph.D. (1988) from METU. His research focuses on control systems, robotics, fluid power control, and dynamic modeling. He leads the Control Systems Laboratory at METU and teaches courses such as Control Systems (ME 304), Fluid Power Control (ME 516), and Mechanical Engineering Systems Laboratory (ME 410). His work spans hydraulic actuator design, platform stabilization, and industrial robotic applications like spray painting and arc welding. Research interests include real-time control, Kalman filtering, and energy-efficient hydraulic systems. He has supervised numerous theses, including studies on hydraulic load simulators, energy-efficient actuators, and vibration-based energy harvesting. His publications cover topics like instability analysis in hydraulic systems, friction compensation in motion platforms, and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) for energy harvesting. Prof. Balkan’s lab, Control Systems Lab (Room G-130), develops advanced control algorithms and experimental setups. His contributions to automotive safety, agricultural machinery design, and robotic spray painting have been widely recognized. He has collaborated on projects involving durability test rigs, unmanned aerial vehicles, and sensor integration for industrial applications.

• Corrosion Science
• Civil Engineering
• Computational Mechanics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Evzen Korec is a Research Fellow in the Mechanics of Materials Lab at the University of Oxford, School of Engineering Science. His work focuses on computational and mathematical modeling of material degradation, particularly corrosion-induced cracking in reinforced concrete. He holds a PhD from Imperial College London and Master's from the University of Cambridge, with undergraduate studies at Czech Technical University in Prague. His research bridges applied mathematics and civil engineering, emphasizing phase-field fracture modeling and chemo-mechanical systems. Education: PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Imperial College London (2020–2024) MSc in Computational Mechanics, University of Cambridge (2018–2020) BEng in Structural & Transportation Engineering, Czech Technical University (2014–2018) Research Interests: Computational modeling of concrete degradation, corrosion mechanics, phase-field fracture mechanics, and chemo-mechanical interactions. His work aims to optimize material durability and safety in construction through advanced mathematical frameworks. Awards: UKACM Roger Owen Award (2025) for outstanding PhD thesis Presidentʼs PhD Scholarship (2020–2024) Prof Babuška Prize (2020) for top research in computational mechanics Projects: Leads the Safe, Sustainable and Swift Reconstruction of Ukraine (S3RU) project to develop low-carbon building materials from construction rubble. Collaborates with global institutions on material degradation solutions.

Katherine Kwaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Offshore Renewable Energy
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Marine Infrastructure
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Katherine Kwa is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Southampton's Civil, Maritime and Environmental Engineering Department, focusing on offshore renewable energy infrastructure. She leads projects funded by the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng) and the EPSRC, advancing station-keeping design for floating systems through geotechnical innovations. Her research integrates geotechnical engineering with marine infrastructure, emphasizing seabed-anchor dynamics. She holds a BEng and PhD from the University of Sydney (2019), specializing in soil mechanics and shipped metallic ores liquefaction. She is affiliated with the Supergen Offshore Renewable Energy Hub and RAEng's Intelligent & Resilient Ocean Engineering Centre. Katherine supervises two PhD students and collaborates on projects like 'Station-Keeping Solutions for Floating Offshore Renewables' and 'NextGen Anchor Design'. Her recent articles explore mooring systems, surrogate models for soil behavior, and anchor capacity in offshore wind applications. She has received the RAEng Research Fellowship, recognizing her contributions to ocean engineering. Her work bridges geotechnical analysis with renewable energy systems, aiming to enhance efficiency and resilience of floating offshore infrastructure.

Golnaz Alipour Esgandaniمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Soil Mechanics
• Material Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Golnaz Alipour Esgandani is a Senior Lecturer (Teaching and Leadership) at Macquarie University's School of Engineering. She joined in January 2021 after completing a postdoctoral position at the University of Sydney, where she researched self-healing mechanisms in clay soils under ARC funding. She holds a PhD in Civil (Geotechnical) Engineering from UNSW (2019), supported by APA and ERA scholarships. Her research focuses on geomaterials' mechanical and hydrological behavior, including constitutive modeling and self-healing processes. She is also dedicated to education, teaching Soil Mechanics and leading curriculum design projects using constructivist methodologies. Education: PhD in Civil (Geotechnical) Engineering, UNSW, Australia (2019) Postgraduate Research: Postdoctoral Associate at University of Sydney (2019-2021) Research Interests: Mechanical and hydrological factors in geomaterials Self-healing mechanisms in soils Constitutive modeling of unsaturated soils Numerical methods in geomechanics Projects: Embedded sensing system for concrete pavement monitoring (NSW Circular, 2022-2026) Repurposing recovered organic materials for brick production (2022-2024) Feasibility of floating artificial reefs with smart concrete (2022) Scientific Awards: ACCM Best Student Paper (2018) Australian Postgraduate Award (2014) UNSW Engineering Research Award (2015)

• Civil Engineering
• Materials Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor David Law is affiliated with the School of Engineering at RMIT University. His research focuses on sustainable construction materials, including geopolymer concrete, recycled waste integration, and durability assessment. He actively supervises PhD and Masters students in topics like low-carbon concrete, waste material composites, and environmental impact analysis. His work emphasizes circular economy principles and life cycle assessment. Research Interests: Civil Engineering, Materials Engineering, Sustainable Infrastructure, Geopolymer Chemistry, Waste Management. Key Projects: Upcycling waste materials in concrete, corrosion protection, and green construction criteria frameworks. He collaborates with industry partners such as the Port of Geelong and Monash University on infrastructure longevity and port management. His publications span over 50 articles in materials science and civil engineering domains, with a focus on innovative applications of recycled materials. David holds an ORCID identifier (0000-0001-8478-8103) and actively seeks students for research on sustainable construction technologies.

• Civil Engineering
• Materials Engineering
• Manufacturing Engineering
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jianhu Shen is a Lecturer in the School of Engineering at RMIT University, specializing in civil, materials, and mechanical engineering. His research focuses on structural design under dynamic loads, microstructural material design, auxetic materials, and numerical simulations. He is actively involved in supervising Masters and PhD students in areas like soil-structure interaction, fiber-reinforced composites, and fatigue optimization. Research Interests: Civil Engineering Materials Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Nanotechnology Condensed Matter Physics Auxetic Structures and Materials Recent Work Highlights: His publications span topics like dynamic levelling systems in agriculture, nanoscale friction analysis, and optimization of structures for minimum weight and fatigue resistance. He collaborates on projects involving graphene, carbon nanotubes, and metamaterials, emphasizing practical applications in construction and energy absorption. Labs/Teams: Collaborates on advanced materials and structural design projects within RMIT's School of Engineering.

Roshan Jayathilakageمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Sustainable Construction Materials
• 3D Concrete Printing
• Concrete Rheology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Roshan Jayathilakage is a Research Fellow at RMIT University's School of Engineering, specializing in sustainable concrete technologies. His work focuses on low-carbon concrete mix designs using calcined clays and industrial waste, alongside synchrotron-based material analysis and 3D concrete printing. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Swinburne University, with postdoctoral experience at the University of New South Wales, where he researched rubber and glass-reinforced concretes for noise walls. His expertise spans structural engineering, geotechnical design, and advanced material characterization, supported by industry collaborations for sustainable infrastructure solutions. Education: Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Swinburne University of Technology), Postdoctoral Research at UNSW Sydney. Research interests include: sustainable construction materials, rheology of concrete, acoustic performance evaluation, numerical simulations (FEM/DEM/CFD/FDM), and waste integration in construction. He has published in top-tier journals and received the 2024 ICSBE Best Paper Award. His teaching includes Concrete Structures 2 and capstone project supervision. Current projects involve rheological formulations of calcined clay concrete and synchrotron analysis of low-carbon concretes. He actively mentors HDR students and contributes to academic communities through volunteer work and teaching.

• Materials Science
• Chemical Engineering
• Polymer Composites
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Javier Pozuelo de Diego is an Associate Professor and Director of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and Chemical Engineering at the University Carlos III of Madrid (UC3M). He leads the Polymers and Composites research group under the Álvaro Alonso Barba Institute of Chemistry and Materials Technology. His work spans materials science, industrial engineering, and applied physics. Academic Rank: Associate Professor Department: Materials Science and Engineering and Chemical Engineering Research Focus: Polymer composites, electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding, self-healing materials, and nanotechnology applications Research Interests Dr. Pozuelo specializes in advanced polymer composites for electromagnetic shielding, active food packaging, and infrastructure durability. His work explores graphene and MXene-based lightweight nanostructures, carbon nanotube scaffolds, and self-healing asphalt composites for industrial applications. Key areas include nanomaterial functionalization, interfacial engineering, and microwave-absorbing materials. Scientific Contributions The recent 2024 2023-2022 2019-2016 publications highlight his expertise in biodegradable EMI shielding materials, antimicrobial packaging, and conductive nanocomposites. Trends show a focus on sustainability, hierarchical architectures, and multifunctional properties. Patents: Materiales para apantallamiento electromagnético (2015) Grants: 15+ projects funded by Airbus, EADS Casa, AITEX, and Spanish government agencies (AEI, Ministry of Science, etc.)

• Corrosion Engineering
• Electrochemistry
• Organic Coatings
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alda Simões is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Instituto Superior Técnico (University of Lisbon). Her research focuses on corrosion protection of metallic materials, electrochemical methods for corrosion study, and development of organic coatings. She teaches courses including Electrochemistry and Energy, Transfer Phenomena I, and Transport Phenomena. Affiliations: Department of Chemical Engineering, Higher Technical Institute Research Interests: Electrochemical corrosion analysis, advanced protective coatings, redox cells for energy storage, surface modification techniques Current research projects involve studying advanced organic redox cells for electricity storage, naphthenic acid effects on steel corrosion using spectroscopic methods, and development of superhydrophobic coatings for aluminum alloys. Her work integrates electrochemical characterization with material performance evaluation under corrosive environments.

• Photodynamic Therapy
• Chemical Synthesis
• Molecular Sensors
• +۳ مورد دیگر

John Thomas (João PC Tomé) is an Associate Professor at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Instituto Superior Técnico (IST), University of Lisbon. He holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Aveiro (2001) and habilitation in Chemistry (2022). His research focuses on porphyrin and phthalocyanine synthesis for applications in photodynamic therapy, antimicrobial inactivation, and optical sensing. He has led over 200 publications, 7 book chapters, and 3 patents, with grants from FCT and NIH. His work includes collaborations across Europe, Brazil, and the U.S., including roles as Visiting Professor at Kyoto University and Weill Cornell Medical College (NIH-funded). Research Highlights: His lab develops photosensitizers for cancer therapy, bacterial inactivation, and environmental remediation. Key projects include glycosylated porphyrins for targeted bladder cancer treatment and phthalocyanine-based anion sensors. He leads a team of 4 PhD, 1 MSc, and 1 BSc students. Awards & Grants: Development Grant from Portuguese FCT (2012) Weill Cornell CTSC KL2 Scholar (NIH-funded, 2016-2018) Principal Investigator in multiple national/international grants Teaching & Service: Teaches Organic Chemistry and Bio-catalysis at IST. Served as Adjunct Lecturer at Hunter College (CUNY) and contributed to doctoral programs at University of Aveiro. Active in conference organization, grant evaluation, and journal refereeing. Labs & Teams: Coordinates the Structural Chemistry Center (IST) and maintains an international network in porphyrin chemistry. Collaborates with groups in Padova, Madrid, New York, and Kyoto.