Henny van der Windt is Associate Professor at the Energy and Sustainability Research Institute Groningen (ESRIG), University of Groningen, affiliated with the Integrated Research on Energy, Environment & Society (IREES) group. Her research examines nature conservation history, energy transitions, citizen participation in community energy projects, and science-society interactions. She focuses on Dutch national parks policy evolution, heating transition challenges, and regional renewable energy initiatives. Publications analyze policy instrument interactions, participation gaps in energy transitions, historical conservation paradigms, and multidimensional sustainability frameworks. Her work integrates environmental history, policy analysis, and transition studies methodologies. Van der Windt contributes to projects on port cities, sustainable agriculture, and energy equity while engaging with policy debates on nature restoration and energy democracy.
Prof. Mastroddi Franco is a Full Professor at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (DIMA) of Sapienza University of Rome, affiliated with the Faculty of Civil and Industrial Engineering. His expertise spans aerospace engineering, aeroelasticity, and multidisciplinary design optimization. He contributes to training programs such as the 2nd-level Master's in 'Satellites and Orbiting Platforms' and 'Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Sources'. His research focuses on fluid-structure interactions, sloshing dynamics in aircraft tanks, and sustainable aircraft design. He has led studies on green aviation technologies, launch vehicle aerodynamics, and numerical modeling techniques like Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH). Research Interests: Aeroelastic Stability and Response Hydrogen-Powered Aircraft Systems Neural Network Applications in Fluid Dynamics Green Energy Integration in Aviation Reduced-Order Modeling for Complex Systems Publications highlight contributions to sloshing dynamics, hybrid aircraft design, and computational methods for hypersonic systems. Awards: None explicitly mentioned. Grants and advisory roles include participation in the 'Premio Liviu Librescu' thesis award committee (2010). He collaborates on projects involving structural damping models and multi-objective optimization for aerospace systems.
Roby Rajan is a Professor of Quantitative Methods in the Business Department at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science (India), an M.A. in Economics, and a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from Virginia Tech. His research spans interdisciplinary areas including disaster management, sustainability, globalization, corporate governance, and knowledge management. Dr. Rajan has published extensively across academic disciplines, with notable contributions to postcolonial theory, economic critique, and institutional reform. His work frequently integrates quantitative methods with cultural and political analysis. Education: B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, India M.A., Economics, Virginia Tech Ph.D., Industrial Engineering and Operations Research, Virginia Tech Research interests emphasize systemic approaches to global challenges, including planetary-scale disaster management frameworks and critiques of neoliberal economic policies. His recent work explores intersections between cultural studies and economic systems, particularly in postcolonial contexts. Earlier publications address corporate ethics, environmental management, and institutional knowledge systems. Advising and grants: No formal advisees listed. His research funding sources are not detailed in available records. Labs/teams: No specific research groups or laboratories mentioned in profile.
Dr. Li Yuzhu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS). Her expertise lies in coastal engineering with a focus on computational fluid dynamics (CFD), fluid-structure interaction, and sediment transport. She has held prestigious fellowships including the Humboldt Research Fellowship and Marie-Curie & H.C. Ørsted Postdoc Fellowship. She completed a PhD in Offshore Engineering from the University of Stavanger (2019), an M.Eng in Ocean and Naval Architecture from Memorial University (2016), and dual bachelor's degrees in Ocean Engineering and English Literature from Chinese institutions (2013). Her research addresses critical challenges in coastal resilience, including wave-structure interactions, scour prevention, and turbulence modelling. She serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Ocean Engineering and Marine Energy and chairs the Technical Committee on Climate Change at the Institution of Engineers, Singapore. Recent work focuses on biofilm-encrusted microplastics, tsunami-induced scour, and energy harvesting via elastic structures. Her publications span 20+ peer-reviewed articles in top journals like Coastal Engineering and Journal of Fluid Mechanics.
Philip L-F. Liu is the Class of 1912 Professor at Cornell University and holds the Kwoh-Ting Lee Chair Professorship at National Central University, Taiwan. Currently on leave from Cornell, he serves as Distinguished Professor and Vice President for Research and Technology at the National University of Singapore (NUS). His research focuses on coastal oceanography, water wave theory, tsunami dynamics, and sediment transport, integrating analytical, computational, and experimental methods. Liu pioneered unified mathematical models for wave behavior and developed the CORBAS numerical model for engineering applications. Education: B.S. (National Taiwan University, 1968), S.M. & ScD (MIT, 1971–1974) Leadership Roles: Director of Cornell’s School of CEE (2009–2015), Associate Dean (1986–1987) Research Interests: Wave-structure interactions, tsunami hazard mitigation, and turbulence in swash flows. His work has been recognized through prestigious awards including membership in the National Academy of Engineering (2015), Guggenheim Fellowship (1980), and multiple ASCE honors. He has authored over 200 papers and contributed to major initiatives like the NSF Task Force on the 2004 Asian tsunami. Liu teaches Coastal Engineering at the undergraduate level and advanced numerical methods for environmental flows to graduate students. His lab collaborations include modeling tsunamis, storm surges, and coastal vegetation effects.
Abbie Jones is a Professor of Nuclear Graphite Engineering at the University of Manchester's School of Mechanical, Aerospace & Civil Engineering (MACE), serving as Research Area Lead for Nuclear Materials at the Henry Royce Institute. Her research focuses on nuclear graphite behavior in reactor systems, emphasizing irradiation damage, microstructural characterization, and waste management. She leads international collaborations through organizations like the IAEA and ONR, contributing to nuclear safety and decommissioning strategies. Education: BSc Hons, MSc, PhD, and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Awards include a 2016 finalist for the Research Project of the Year Award. Research Interests: Irradiation damage in graphite, isotopic reduction (14C/3H), and advanced techniques like synchrotron tomography. Over £10M in grants secured as PI/Co-I, including a £2M National Nuclear User Group facility for molten salts. Holds a pending patent for graphite decontamination. Impacts: Improved UK nuclear reactor safety via independent graphite analysis for the Office for Nuclear Regulation. Active in global networks like the IAEA's GRAPA initiative. Labs/Teams: Leads the MACE Nuclear Materials Group and collaborates with industrial partners worldwide. Supervised 7 graduate students.
Dr. phil. Corinna Grimm-Remus is an academic staff member in the Department of Urban Planning | Construction | Culture at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam. She specializes in stone conservation and restoration, with a focus on medieval sculptures and architectural heritage. Her work combines practical restoration projects with academic research, particularly at Halberstadt Cathedral and other significant cultural sites in Saxony-Anhalt. She has led multiple DBU-funded research projects addressing issues like preventive conservation strategies, stone decay mitigation, and the application of innovative techniques such as laser cleaning and facing technology. Education: Trained as a stonemason, she earned a Diplom in Stone Conservation from FHP (now part of the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam) in 2001 and completed her PhD in 2023 on the choir pillar figures of Halberstadt Cathedral. She collaborates with institutions like the Cologne Institute of Conservation Sciences to train students in practice-oriented restoration methods. Research Interests: Centered around stone conservation science, medieval architectural heritage, and the development of sustainable preservation strategies. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches integrating material analysis, historical research, and modern conservation technologies. Recent projects highlight emergency stabilization techniques and preventive care for culturally significant stone artifacts. Grants & Projects: Managed over eight major DBU-funded projects (2003–2021), including desalination systems for masonry, laser cleaning applications, and the development of facing technology for medieval sculptures. These projects often involve collaboration with universities and cultural foundations to ensure practical implementation of research outcomes. Teaching: Leads practical seminars for conservation students, integrating fieldwork at Halberstadt Cathedral with academic coursework. Her pedagogical focus emphasizes applied research and the transfer of knowledge between theory and practice.
Janet Loxterman is a Professor and Department Chair in Biological Sciences at Idaho State University. Her research integrates population genetics with conservation biology and ecology, focusing on molecular techniques to address conservation challenges in both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Ph.D. in Biology (Conservation Genetics), Idaho State University (2001) M.S. in Biology, Virginia Commonwealth University (1995) B.S. in Behavioral Neuroscience, Lehigh University (1992) Her work emphasizes combining ecological and genetic data to understand population structure, critical for conservation strategies like species protection, reintroduction programs, and habitat restoration. Key areas include fish genetics, hybridization analysis, and wildlife biogeography. Recent publications highlight advancements in fish identification, DNA extraction methods, climate adaptation frameworks, and hybridization studies in trout. Her lab at Life Sciences 434 addresses watershed evolution, human impacts, and genetic diversity trends across species like cutthroat trout, dwarf mistletoe, and pumas.
Dr. Tate Fegley is an Assistant Professor of Business and Economics at Montreat College, where he also chairs the Studies in Business and Economics program within the Faculty of Technology and Human Industry. His academic background includes a B.A. in Criminal Justice and Economics, an M.A. in Criminal Justice from Boise State University, and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Economics from George Mason University. His research focuses on institutional economics, libertarian philosophy, policing reforms, and property rights. Key themes include the analysis of community policing on American Indian reservations, the disutility of labor, and the interplay between police unions and officer privileges. He frequently engages with political economy topics like regulatory frameworks for healthcare and critiques of incarceration rates in industrialized nations. Dr. Fegley’s work often bridges theoretical frameworks (e.g., Austrian economics, contractualism) with real-world policy analysis. His publications span journals like Journal of Institutional Economics and Quarterly Journal of Austrian Economics , addressing topics from gun control debates to economic calculation challenges in modern markets. His academic contributions also include book reviews critiquing criminal justice systems and decarceration policies. While no formal grants or lab affiliations are noted, his research demonstrates a focus on interdisciplinary approaches to public policy and institutional design.
Matthew Adams is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). He holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of New Hampshire (2006) and M.S. (2012) and Ph.D. (2016) degrees in Civil Engineering from Oregon State University. His research focuses on sustainable construction materials, durability of infrastructure, and advanced cementitious systems. He is a Fellow of the American Concrete Institute and a member of ASTM International. Awards include the 2021 Excellence in Upper-Level Undergraduate Teaching Award (NJIT), 2020 Richard P. Nathan Fellowship (Rockefeller Institute), and 2019 ASTM Emerging Professional Award. His work emphasizes recycled materials, low-carbon concrete, and corrosion-resistant systems. Adams leads the NJIT Materials Lab (https://sites.google.com/njit.edu/njitmatslab/home), focusing on experimental and computational studies of material behavior under environmental and mechanical stresses. His research integrates numerical modeling, data-driven approaches, and sustainability principles to address challenges in civil infrastructure longevity.
Jihua Gou serves as Professor and Graduate Program Coordinator at the University of Central Florida, leading the Composite Materials and Structures Lab with research spanning aerospace, biomedical, and energy applications. His work bridges fundamental material science with industrial implementation through NASA collaborations and industry partnerships. His academic foundation includes: Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Materials Engineering from Chongqing University (1993, 1996) Ph.D. in Materials Engineering from Shanghai Jiao Tong University (1999) Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Florida State University (2002) Professor Gou's research centers on composite materials and structures , nanocomposite materials , multi-functional coatings , and advanced manufacturing processes . His lab pioneers machine learning integration for predicting material behavior in extreme environments, develops tissue-mimicking hydrogels for medical applications, and creates hydrogen-resistant coatings critical for space exploration. Recent breakthroughs include materials preventing hydrogen leaks in NASA's Artemis program and high-temperature coatings for turbine systems. Analysis of his 2020-2025 publications reveals three dominant research thrusts: (1) AI-driven modeling of ceramic composites for hypersonic applications, (2) biomimetic hydrogel development for lung tissue equivalence, and (3) nanotechnology-enhanced manufacturing for multifunctional composites. These intersect at the crossroads of materials informatics, sustainable manufacturing, and extreme-environment performance. His scientific recognition includes: UCF CECS Distinguished Researcher Award (2012) Best Paper Award, American Society of Civil Engineers (2010) Best Poster Award, American Ceramic Society (2014) UCF Teaching Incentive Program Award (2017) As Graduate Program Coordinator, Professor Gou mentors doctoral candidates in materials engineering and secures significant research funding through NASA partnerships and UCF initiatives. His lab currently directs projects on hydrogen infrastructure materials, thermal protection systems for hypersonic vehicles, and 3D-printed smart composites with self-healing capabilities. The Composite Materials and Structures Lab maintains specialized facilities for nanocomposite synthesis, in-situ characterization, and extreme-condition testing. Current team efforts include developing carbon nanotube-reinforced coatings for spacecraft, machine learning frameworks for ablation prediction, and biodegradable hydrogels for medical implants, positioning the lab at the forefront of next-generation material solutions.
Savio Poovathingal is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Kentucky, affiliated with the Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering. His research focuses on computational thermophysics and fluid dynamics, particularly in hypersonic flows, thermal protection systems, and microscale gas-surface interactions. He leads the Computational Thermophysics and Fluids Laboratory and has held prior appointments as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Montana State University and a Research Fellow at the University of Michigan. Education: Ph.D., Aerospace Engineering with Minor in Chemistry, University of Minnesota (2016) M.S., Aerospace Engineering, University of Minnesota (2012) B.Tech. (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Trichy, India (2010) Research interests span computational fluid dynamics (CFD), direct simulation Monte Carlo (DSMC), and experimental validation of hypersonic flow phenomena. His work addresses challenges in material response modeling under extreme thermal loads, including ablation mechanisms, radiative heat transfer in porous media, and multiphase flow interactions. Recent projects include trajectory reconstruction of the Kentucky Re-Entry Universal Payload System (KRUPS) and development of machine learning frameworks for predicting material degradation rates. Key technical contributions include micro-CT-based material property analysis, coupled fluid-structure simulation frameworks, and experimental studies of microparticle impacts on thermal protection systems. His publications highlight innovations in ablation modeling, radiative property quantification, and non-equilibrium flow simulations through porous TPS materials. Lab activities emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration between computational modeling, experimental validation, and aerospace engineering applications. Current efforts focus on advancing predictive tools for hypersonic re-entry systems and improving understanding of material behavior under extreme aerothermal conditions.
Prof. Robert Meißner is a Professor at the Department of Surface Physics and Technology at TUHH. His research focuses on molecular simulation techniques applied to corrosion processes, energy storage systems, and nanomaterials. He develops computational tools like ELECTRODE and i-PI for electrochemical and advanced molecular dynamics simulations. His work addresses challenges in magnesium battery performance, structural health monitoring of composite materials, and interfacial phenomena in nanoscale systems. Education details are not explicitly provided in the text, but his professional trajectory reflects extensive academic and industrial experience in materials science. Research interests span from fundamental studies (e.g., water imbibition in nanopores, magnetite oxidation dynamics) to applied innovations (e.g., corrosion protection via layered double hydroxides, data-driven electrolyte design). His recent publications highlight trends in data-driven materials discovery, structural health monitoring via vibro-acoustic methods, and computational prediction of corrosion inhibitors. He collaborates on projects involving graphene-based supercapacitors, epoxy resin curing dynamics, and peptide-surface interactions. Advising and grants: While student names are not listed, his research group actively explores corrosion engineering, battery technology, and nanomaterials. Projects include EU-funded initiatives and industry partnerships. Technical expertise includes ATR-FTIR spectroscopy, molecular dynamics, and machine learning for sparse data scenarios. He leads teams focused on surface science and energy storage, maintaining lab facilities for in situ electrochemical analysis and advanced computational modeling. His work bridges theoretical insights with practical applications in materials durability and energy systems.
Joerg Jinschek is a Professor at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), leading the Nano-Micro-Macro. Structure in Materials department. He is affiliated with the National Centre for Nano Fabrication and Characterization and the VISION – Center for Visualizing Catalytic Processes. His research focuses on materials characterization, additive manufacturing, electron microscopy, and nanomaterials. Jinschek supervises multiple PhD projects, including studies on quantum dot ligands, electrocatalysts, and additive manufactured metal components. He has over 70 publications in high-impact journals and holds editorial roles, such as a reviewer for the Journal of Materials Science . Key research interests include in-situ TEM/SEM analysis of phase transformations, radiation effects in materials, and structural characterization of additively manufactured alloys. His work contributes to Sustainable Development Goals related to clean energy and industrial innovation. Jinschek’s lab, nanolab.dtu.dk , emphasizes cutting-edge microscopy techniques and microstructural analysis for advanced materials. Education: Dr. rer. nat. (PhD) in Materials Science Affiliations: National Centre for Nano Fabrication, VISION Catalytic Processes Center Grants/Projects: 9 active projects focusing on additive manufacturing, catalysis, and material characterization His recent work highlights advancements in functional graded alloys, electron beam damage mitigation, and laser-induced nanomaterials for electrochemical sensing. Jinschek collaborates internationally and actively engages in conference presentations and peer-review activities.
Scott A. Jackson is the Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar in Synthetic Biology at the University of Georgia's College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (CAES), Department of Crop & Soil Sciences. He holds adjunct professor roles in the Institute of Plant Breeding, Genetics and Genomics. His research focuses on genomic tools for crop improvement, particularly in legumes like peanut and soybean, with emphasis on genome structure-function relationships and synthetic biology applications. Education and career highlights include his tenure as GRA Eminent Scholar in Plant Functional Genomics (2011–2019) and leadership roles in the Plant Center and Center for Applied Genetic Technologies. After industry experience with Bayer Crop Science, he returned to UGA to establish genomic-driven crop improvement programs. He is an Associate Editor of The Plant Journal and Molecular Plant . Research interests span genome evolution, crop domestication, and translating genomic insights into agricultural practices. His work bridges academia and industry, emphasizing sustainable crop productivity and global food security. Awards include the NSF Young Investigator Award (2002) and AAAS Fellowship. Key initiatives include developing genomic resources for legumes, leveraging synthetic biology for crop innovation, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. His lab focuses on disease resistance, genomic assembly, and applying advanced modeling to agricultural systems. Awards: NSF Young Investigator Award, AAAS Fellow Labs/Teams: Center for Applied Genetic Technologies (CAGT), Institute of Plant Breeding, Genetics and Genomics (IPBGG) Grants/Funding: GRA Eminent Scholar Program, industry partnerships
