جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Hydrogeology
• Mine Drainage
• Groundwater Contamination
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Roger Beckie is a Professor in the Department of Earth, Ocean & Atmospheric Sciences at the University of British Columbia (UBC), part of the Faculty of Science. His research focuses on physical, geochemical, and biological processes in environmental systems, particularly in hydrogeology, mine drainage, and groundwater contamination. He holds a B.A.Sc. from the University of Waterloo and a Ph.D. from Princeton University, and is a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.). Key research areas include fugitive gas migration from energy wells, mine waste rock geochemistry, and groundwater hydrology. His work addresses challenges such as acid rock drainage prediction, metal attenuation mechanisms, and the impacts of subsurface gas migration in petroleum development regions. He collaborates with industry and government to advance environmental management strategies and has contributed to large-scale field experiments, including controlled gas release studies in northeastern British Columbia. Beckie supervises graduate students in interdisciplinary projects, emphasizing field investigations and numerical modeling. He is affiliated with UBC's Institute of Applied Mathematics and teaches advanced courses in groundwater hydrology and contamination. His research integrates hydrological, geochemical, and isotopic tools to address complex environmental systems, with applications in mining, oil and gas, and groundwater sustainability.

• Multiphase Systems Engineering
• Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)
• Sustainable Industrial Processes
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Ronny Pini is a Professor of Multiphase Systems at Imperial College London's Department of Chemical Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering. His research focuses on sustainable industrial processes, particularly carbon capture and storage (CCS), porous media dynamics, and imaging-based process design. He holds a PhD in Mechanical and Process Engineering from ETH Zurich and has held academic positions including Senior Lecturer and Reader at Imperial College since 2015. His educational background includes a Postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford University (2010-2013) and prior roles at the Colorado School of Mines. Research interests span multiphase flow mechanics, adsorption science, and environmental engineering applications. Key projects include the InFUSE Prosperity Partnership and Digital Rocks Lab, leveraging X-ray tomography, positron emission tomography, and computational models to study subsurface CO2 storage and sustainable materials. Professor Pini's work integrates chemical engineering with material science and earth sciences, addressing global challenges like industrial decarbonisation. He collaborates on developing advanced imaging techniques to characterise porous media behavior and optimise processes for energy transition. Current focus areas include direct air capture technologies and enhancing oil recovery via CO2 utilisation. His research outputs include over 150 peer-reviewed articles, with recent emphasis on adsorption-based CO2 capture systems, pore-scale transport phenomena, and sustainable process design frameworks. He is actively involved in training early-career researchers through Imperial College's Chemical Engineering programs and international collaborations.

Yashar Mehmaniمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Porous Media Flow
• Multiscale Computing
• Subsurface Energy Production
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Yashar Mehmani is an Assistant Professor in the Leone Family Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. His research focuses on porous media flow and mechanics, with an emphasis on multiscale computing to bridge microscale physics and macroscale observations. Applications include subsurface energy systems, CO2 storage, and groundwater contamination. He holds a faculty position within the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences and is affiliated with the IEE (Institute for Energy and the Environment). His research interests span computational geomechanics, multiphase flow modeling, and pore-scale to continuum upscaling. Recent work includes developing machine learning-enhanced preconditioning methods for porous media simulations and kinetic theories for bubble dynamics in subsurface systems. He has received a NSF CAREER Award (2022) for integrating computational and experimental approaches in porous material studies. Key Projects: Impact of CO2 Mineralization on Microstructure Evolution, Multiscale Preconditioning Algorithms Grants: NSF CAREER Award (2022), IEE Seed Grants (2023) Dr. Mehmani collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on energy transition challenges. His lab develops advanced numerical tools for simulating subsurface processes at multiple scales, with applications in carbon sequestration and geothermal energy systems.

Sergei Fedotovمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Random Walk Theory
• Reaction-Diffusion Systems
• Non-Markovian Processes
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Sergei Fedotov is a Professor of Applied Mathematics in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Manchester. He holds a PhD from Ural Federal University (1986) and has held academic positions in London, Aachen, Wuppertal, and Berlin before joining Manchester in 1998. His research focuses on random walk theory, reaction-transport systems, and anomalous transport phenomena with applications to biophysics, nanotechnology, and cancer biology. His expertise includes non-Markovian models, fractional calculus, and interdisciplinary collaborations in areas such as intracellular transport, nanoparticle dynamics, and DNA repair. Fedotov has led major grants, including EPSRC-funded projects on nanoparticle transport in radiotherapy and FAPESP-UoM collaborations on correlated memory in biological systems. He has supervised PhD students including Anna Gavrilova, Daniel Han, and Helena Stage, and collaborates with institutions globally, such as Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and The Christie Hospital. Key research themes include stochastic models of subdiffusion/superdiffusion, fractional partial differential equations, and the application of statistical mechanics to biological systems. His work contributes to sustainable development goals through advancements in medical physics and environmental modeling. Recent publications explore heterogeneous transport in C. elegans, stochastic water flow dynamics, and the modeling of radiation-induced DNA damage. Fedotov’s team develops novel frameworks to bridge theoretical mathematics with experimental biology, emphasizing the role of memory effects and non-equilibrium processes. Grants managed include the EPSRC £702k project on improving radiotherapy via nanoparticle transport modeling (2021–2025) and the FAPESP-UoM study on correlated memory in biological systems (2018–2022). His work integrates mathematical rigor with experimental validation, addressing challenges in cellular logistics and disease mechanisms.

Jean-Philippe Avouacمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Geomechanics
• Seismology
• Geodesy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jean-Philippe Avouac is the Earle C. Anthony Professor of Geology and Mechanical and Civil Engineering at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). He is also the Associate Director of the Center for Autonomous Systems and Technologies and the former Director of the Tectonic Observatory (2004–2013). His academic career includes roles at the University of Cambridge (2018–2021) and leadership in geomechanics research. Avouac holds a M.E. from École Polytechnique (1987), a Ph.D. from Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris (1991), and a Habilitation (1992). His research focuses on crustal deformation, earthquake mechanics, and geomorphic processes, using field observations, geodetic measurements, and remote sensing. He has authored over 200 peer-reviewed publications and pioneered geodetic imaging techniques. Key research areas include seismicity forecasting, fault dynamics, and subsurface engineering impacts. Awards include the AGU Fellow distinction and the Wolfson Merit Award. Avouac advises numerous PhD students and postdocs, directing labs like the Center for Geomechanics and Mitigation of Geohazards. His work spans tectonic processes in the Himalayas, induced seismicity, and planetary surface dynamics.

• Hydrogen Production
• CO2 Capture
• Solar Thermal Energy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mehdi Jafarian is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Chemical Engineering at the University of Adelaide . His work focuses on hydrogen production , CO2 capture , solar thermal energy , and chemical looping combustion . Key research areas include: Solar thermal integration in industrial processes Hydrogen generation via methane pyrolysis CO2 sequestration technologies Advanced water treatment systems Thermochemical energy storage Research Trends : Recent publications emphasize hydrogen production optimization , PFAS removal , and molten metal reactor systems . Sub-fields span flash reactor modeling , hydrodynamic cavitation , and membrane-free electrolysis . Contact : mehdi.jafarian@adelaide.edu.au

David Salacمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Material Systems with Moving Interfaces
• Numerical Methods
• +۲ مورد دیگر

David Salac, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University at Buffalo, part of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. His research focuses on computational fluid dynamics, material systems with moving interfaces, numerical methods, directed self-assembly, and high performance computing. He holds a PhD and MS from the University of Michigan (2007) and a BS from Michigan Technological University (2002). Education: PhD in Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, 2007 MS in Mathematics, University of Michigan, 2007 BS in Mechanical Engineering, Michigan Technological University, 2002 His research interests span computational modeling of fluid-structure interactions, vesicle dynamics, and advanced material systems. He has developed numerical methods for partial differential equations and explored applications in biophysics and materials science. Recent work includes studies on microplastic transport, ceramic matrix composites, and membrane physics. Salac has received the NSF CAREER Award (2013) for his work on electrohydrodynamics of vesicles. His publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to fluid dynamics and materials science challenges. His advising and grants include contributions to NSF-funded research and collaborative projects in computational engineering. He maintains active research in labs focusing on computational mechanics and soft matter systems.

• Flow in underground porous media
• Geoenergy
• Underground energy storage
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dario Viberti is a Full Professor at the Polytechnic University of Turin, affiliated with the Department of Environmental, Land and Infrastructure Engineering (DIATI). He is a member of the Interdepartmental Center Ec-L - Energy Center Lab and actively contributes to the Master's and Continuing Education School. He serves as Coordinator for both Master’s levels I and II of the Natural Resources Development and Storage program and participates in doctoral colleges for Civil and Environmental Engineering and Materials, Sustainable Processes, and Systems for the Transition. His research focuses on flow in underground porous media , geoenergy , and underground energy storage , particularly hydrogen and CO₂ storage. His expertise spans numerical modeling, reservoir engineering, fluid mechanics, well testing, and energy transition systems. He is involved in commercial research projects with ENI Corporate University and leads initiatives related to sustainable energy applications. His recent publications reveal a strong trend in underground hydrogen storage , biogeochemical modeling , pore-scale simulation , and PVT analysis of gas mixtures . These works emphasize safety, efficiency, and long-term integrity of subsurface storage systems using advanced computational and experimental methods. Scientific Manager, Underground CO2 Storage Project (2022) Scientific Manager, Reservoir Modeling Project (2022) Coordinator, Master’s Program in Natural Resources Development and Storage Member, SEASTAR Competence Center Committee (2020–2025) He mentors several PhD students, including Michel Tawil, Marialuna Loffredo, Alice Raeli, and Alice Massimiani, supporting research in microfluidics, Lattice Boltzmann simulations, and thermodynamic characterization. He teaches courses such as Numerical Modeling for Multiphase Flow , Underground Energy Storage , and Well Logging and Testing across multiple degree programs. His work aligns with UN SDGs 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), and 13 (Climate Action).

Yinuo Yaoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Environmental Engineering
• Thermal Systems
• Fluid Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yinuo "Noah" Yao is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Texas A&M University, within the College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on computational fluid dynamics, porous media systems, and environmental engineering applications. He holds a position at the WMHS Program and is affiliated with Texas A&M's Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering. Research interests include multiscale heat transfer modeling, reactive transport in complex geometries, fluidized bed dynamics, and wastewater treatment optimization. His work employs advanced numerical methods like the level-set immersed boundary method (LS-IBM) and particle-resolved simulations to study flow dynamics, chemical reactions, and particle interactions. Recent studies address thermal runaway in battery systems, subsurface energy storage, and bioreactor optimization. Publications highlight contributions to thermal management, porous media transport, and sustainable energy storage solutions. Yao collaborates on interdisciplinary projects bridging computational modeling and real-world engineering challenges, such as membrane distillation and fluidized bed reactor design. His lab focuses on translating simulation insights into practical applications for energy systems, environmental remediation, and industrial process optimization. Current work emphasizes adaptive hybrid methods for multiscale problems and novel approaches to particle-laden flow analysis.

• Oceanography
• Climate Sciences
• Atmosphere-Ocean Dynamics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Sabrina Speich serves as Full Professor of Oceanography and Climate Sciences at École Normale Supérieure (ENS), a constituent institution of Paris Sciences and Letters University (PSL). She conducts research within the Laboratoire de Météorologie Dynamique (LMD) at the Institut Pierre Simon Laplace (IPSL), France's premier climate research consortium. Her work bridges observational oceanography with climate modeling to address fundamental questions in earth system dynamics. Her research program investigates scale-interaction phenomena in ocean-atmosphere systems, with specialized focus on mesoscale eddy dynamics, tropical Atlantic circulation patterns, and remote sensing applications. Key interests include the three-dimensional structure of anticyclonic eddies, material coherence in oceanic features, and the interplay between river plumes (notably the Amazon) and ocean currents. She employs integrated methodologies combining in-situ measurements, satellite remote sensing, and theoretical frameworks to unravel complex fluid dynamics processes. Analysis of her 2023-2024 publications reveals consistent emphasis on eddy boundary detection techniques, vertical eddy structure characterization, and air-sea interaction mechanisms in tropical regions. Her work demonstrates methodological innovation in applying theoretical frameworks to observational data, particularly regarding North Brazil Current ring dynamics and latent heat flux variations. Collaborative international research features prominently across these studies. Professor Speich actively contributes to the Laboratoire de Météorologie Dynamique's research ecosystem at IPSL, participating in France's national climate science infrastructure. Her editorial role as Associate Editor for Ocean Observation at Frontiers in Marine Science further demonstrates engagement with the broader oceanographic community, alongside 35 documented editorial contributions including edited research topics and publications.

Derek Elsworthمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Mechanics
• Rock Mechanics
• Geomechanics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Derek Elsworth is the G. Albert Shoemaker Chair and Professor of Energy and Mineral Engineering and Geosciences at Pennsylvania State University. He is a co-founder of the Center for Geomechanics, Geofluids, and Geohazards, where he leads research in computational mechanics, rock mechanics, and fluid flow in fractured systems. His work spans multiple energy-related applications including geothermal energy, CO 2 sequestration, and unconventional hydrocarbon extraction. Professor Elsworth's research focuses on the mechanical and transport characteristics of fractured rocks, with applications spanning multiple domains. His work in computational geomechanics addresses challenges in geothermal energy development , CO 2 geological sequestration , and unconventional hydrocarbon extraction . He investigates fundamental processes including fracture mechanics, permeability evolution, and fault reactivation under various stress and fluid pressure conditions. His laboratory and field studies often integrate advanced computational modeling with experimental approaches to understand complex coupled thermo-hydro-mechanical-chemical (THMC) processes in subsurface systems. Analysis of Professor Elsworth's recent publications reveals a strong focus on cutting-edge challenges in subsurface energy systems. His work increasingly incorporates machine learning and advanced imaging techniques to address complex problems in rock mechanics and fluid flow. Key themes include fracture behavior in shale systems, fault stability during fluid injection operations, and the development of novel characterization methods for subsurface reservoirs. His research bridges fundamental science with practical applications for sustainable energy development. Professor Elsworth has developed and taught numerous courses including Fluid Mechanics (EME 303), Geothermal Energy Engineering, and Computational Geomechanics. He has also led short courses internationally on reservoir geomechanics. His research is supported through multiple projects including studies on volcano dynamics, enhanced geothermal systems, and in situ testing methodologies. As co-founder of the Center for Geomechanics, Geofluids, and Geohazards, he oversees a collaborative research environment focused on subsurface processes relevant to energy and environmental challenges.

• Environmental Engineering
• Sanitary Engineering
• Groundwater Remediation
• +۲۰ مورد دیگر

Carlo Bianco is a Fixed-term Tenure-Track Assistant Professor at Politecnico di Torino within the Department of Environment, Land and Infrastructure Engineering (DIATI) . His work spans Sanitary and Environmental Engineering with a focus on Groundwater Remediation using Nanotechnologies and Colloid Transport mechanisms. Research Highlights: Developing Nanoremediation techniques for Contaminated Aquifers Investigating Non-Exhaust Traffic Emissions in Poros Media Designing Eco-Friendly Formulations to reduce Pesticide Volatility Advancing Adsorption Models for VOC Mixtures in water treatment Scientific Contributions: Co-inventor of Advanced Oxidation-Reduction Systems for water contaminant removal Pioneering Electrochemical Remediation via Subsurface Currents Patents on Zero-Valent Metal Synthesis and Colloid Deposition Control Teaching Roles: Course Instructor for Nanotechnologies in Remediation (PhD, Civil and Environmental Engineering) Collaborator in Groundwater Engineering courses across multiple academic years Lecturer in Life Cycle Assessment for Sustainable Industry

• Hydrogeology
• Environmental Geosciences
• Subsurface Hydrology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Olaf A. Cirpka is a Full Professor of Hydrogeology at the University of Tübingen, Germany, within the Faculty of Science's Department of Geosciences. He holds a Diploma in Geoecology (University of Karlsruhe, 1992) and a Doctor of Engineering in Civil Engineering (University of Stuttgart, 1997). His career includes postdoctoral research at Stanford University (1998–2000), adjunct roles there until 2009, and leadership roles such as Head of the Emmy-Noether Junior Research Group (2000–2004) and Subsurface Hydrology Workgroup at Eawag (2004–2008). He is a Fellow of the American Geophysical Union (2015) and served as Spokesperson for the Research Training Group 1829 (2012–2021). Research Interests: His work focuses on subsurface hydrology, reactive transport modeling, biogeochemical processes in aquifers, and climate impacts on groundwater systems. He integrates numerical modeling, field experiments, and geophysical methods to address challenges in contaminant fate, hyporheic zone dynamics, and sustainable groundwater management. Articles Trends: Recent publications emphasize innovative methods for quantifying subsurface processes (e.g., VTraFlux, electrical conductivity tracers), climate-driven groundwater changes, and microbial-driven biogeochemical reactions. His work bridges experimental hydrology with computational tools to advance understanding of complex environmental systems. Awards & Grants: AGU Fellowship (2015) highlights his scientific contributions. He has led numerous research initiatives, including the Advect As project on arsenic dynamics and the Research Training Group on integrated hydrosystem modeling. Grants and collaborations span interdisciplinary environmental research. Labs & Teams: Directs the Hydrogeology group at Tübingen and collaborates with international institutions like Stanford, ETH Zürich, and Eawag. His research integrates field campaigns, lab experiments, and numerical simulations to address real-world hydrogeological challenges.

Malay K. Dasمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• Thermofluid Science
• Clean Energy Systems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Malay K. Das is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur . With a PhD from PennState, his career spans advanced research in thermofluid science, focusing on energy systems, carbon capture, and battery thermal management. B. E. (University of Calcutta), M. Tech. (IIT Kanpur), PhD (PennState) Teaches graduate-level courses like Machine Learning for Engineers and Mathematics for Engineers Leads two research laboratories: Energy Conservation and Storage Laboratory and Gas Hydrate Research Laboratory Research Interests: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) applications in energy systems Physics-informed machine learning for thermofluid applications CO2 Sequestration and Methane Hydrate Reservoirs Thermal Management of Batteries and Fuel Cells Modeling Transport Phenomena in Porous Media Recent Publication Trends: His work focuses on energy conversion , gas hydrate dynamics , and advanced materials for electrochemical systems . Key areas include Lattice Boltzmann Methods , viscoelastic flow analysis , and nanofluid applications in carbon capture. Advising: Currently supervising PhD students Sourav Dhawan (CO2 Hydrates), Randeep Ravesh (Methane Recovery), Ayaj A. Ansari (Coalbed Methane), and Pawan K. Pandey (Cerebral Aneurysm Flow). Labs and Teams: Leads the Energy Conservation and Storage Laboratory (8 PhD graduates, 3 in progress) and Gas Hydrate Research Laboratory (2 PhD graduates, 1 in progress). Research teams work on fuel cells , CO2 sequestration , and graphene-based nanomaterials for energy applications.

Marek Stastnaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Stratified Fluid Dynamics
• Climate Dynamics
• Wave Dynamics in Porous Media
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marek Stastna is a Professor at the University of Waterloo, specializing in stratified fluid dynamics, climate dynamics, and wave dynamics in porous media. His research focuses on numerical simulations of geophysical fluid systems, including radiatively driven convection in ice-covered lakes, internal solitary waves, gravity currents, and turbulence-resolving spectral element methods. He has contributed to understanding shear instability, reactive tracer transport, and the interaction of waves with porous barriers. Stastna's work bridges computational fluid dynamics with environmental applications, addressing challenges in coastal oceanography, climate modeling, and multiphase flow phenomena. Key research themes include: Stratified shear instability in cold water systems 3D simulations of internal swash zones and turbulent bursts Effects of solar radiation on buoyant flows under ice covers Graph-based analysis of wave behavior in shear currents Recent publications (2023-2025) emphasize advanced numerical methods for resolving multi-scale phenomena such as large-amplitude internal waves, reactive tracer dynamics, and cabbeling-induced instabilities. His work on gravity currents and porous media interactions highlights practical applications in environmental engineering and hydrology.