جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

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.

• Environmental Science
• Climate Change
• Geothermal Energy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Weon Shik Han is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Geosciences at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM), part of the College of Letters & Science. He holds a PhD from the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, alongside MS and BS degrees from Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea. His research focuses on environmental and energy-related geoscience, emphasizing geologic CO2 sequestration, groundwater hydrology, and geothermal energy development through interdisciplinary approaches integrating hydrogeology, geochemistry, thermodynamics, and petroleum engineering. Key research areas include multi-phase phenomena modeling, reactive transport processes, and heat transport dynamics. He develops both analytical and numerical methods for field applications, with a strong emphasis on computational simulations of groundwater flow systems. Han's work addresses critical challenges in climate change mitigation, energy sustainability, and subsurface fluid dynamics. His recent publications highlight advancements in CO2 sequestration risk assessment, CO2-brine interaction dynamics, and geothermal energy potential. Notable contributions include studies on CO2 migration in stratified systems, geyser eruption mechanisms driven by subsurface CO2, and methodologies for predicting lithology through data assimilation. These studies underscore his expertise in bridging theoretical modeling and practical field applications. Han teaches courses on Hydrogeology and Flow and Transport in Porous Media. He actively mentors graduate students interested in computational simulations of coupled subsurface processes and provides research opportunities for undergraduates. His lab website (http://pantherfile.uwm.edu/hanw/www/public/) offers access to ongoing research projects and datasets.

• Computational Social Science
• Misinformation Studies
• Social Media Algorithm Analysis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Jana Lasser holds a professorship in Data Analysis at the University of Graz, where she leads the Complex Social & Computational Systems research group at the interdisciplinary IDea_Lab. She serves as Associate Faculty at the Complexity Science Hub Vienna and previously held positions at Graz University of Technology as a Marie Curie Fellow and interim professor at RWTH Aachen. Her educational background includes a PhD in Physics from Georg-August-University Göttingen (2019), conducted at the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization, with research on salt desert pattern formation. Her academic journey reflects a transition from geophysics to computational social science. Lasser's research centers on emergent phenomena in complex social systems, employing machine learning, natural language processing, and computational modeling. Key interests include misinformation spread on social media, counterspeech effectiveness, social media recommendation algorithms' societal impact, and the fracturing of societal understanding of honesty. Her work combines theoretical frameworks with real-world applications through agent-based simulations and large-scale text analysis. Her recent publications reveal strong thematic coherence across computational social science, with significant focus on political communication dynamics, platform governance, and methodological innovation. The 15 most recent works demonstrate increasing integration of computational methods with social theory, particularly in analyzing truth-concept evolution in political discourse and developing alternative social media architectures. ERC Starting Grant 101160928 DeSiRe for designing social media recommendation algorithms FWF standalone project P 37280-N on conspiracy theory spread netidee SCIENCE prize for digital civic innovation Marie Curie Fellowship for postdoctoral research Lasser actively supervises graduate students in computational social science, with current focus on topics related to her ERC-funded project. She leads the Survey Special Interest Group within the COST Action on Researcher Mental Health, conducting Europe's largest benchmark study on academic mental health. Her lab maintains strong collaborations with the Complexity Science Hub Vienna and international institutions.

Amin Mehrabianمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Mechanics of Porous Media
• Petroleum Geomechanics
• Drilling Engineering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Amin Mehrabian serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering within the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences at The Pennsylvania State University. His academic appointment centers on petroleum and natural gas engineering with a focus on subsurface mechanics and energy applications. He maintains active research collaborations with major energy companies and has translated academic findings into industry-deployed digital solutions. His educational background includes dual bachelor's degrees in Petroleum and Mechanical Engineering from Sharif University of Technology (2004-2005), a Master's in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution (2006), and a Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Oklahoma (2013). Prior to academia, he worked as a principal R&D engineer at Halliburton's Houston Technology Center. Mehrabian's research investigates coupled physical processes in porous media, including deformation, fracture mechanics, fluid transport, and electrochemical interactions. His work bridges theoretical poromechanics with practical applications in drilling, reservoir management, and energy storage. Key methodologies involve analytical modeling of nonlinear phenomena in deformable rocks and development of constitutive relations for complex subsurface systems. Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent focus on poro-viscoelastic behavior, wellbore stability in depleted reservoirs, and nonlinear transport phenomena. His work demonstrates strong integration of geomechanics with fluid dynamics, particularly in unconventional reservoir contexts. The research shows increasing application of computational methods to solve industry-relevant problems in drilling and completion engineering. Mehrabian teaches core courses including Drilling Engineering (PNG 450), Drilling Engineering Laboratory (PNG 451), and graduate-level Coupled Flow and Deformation in Porous Media (PNG 502). His industry experience directly informs his pedagogical approach, emphasizing practical problem-solving alongside theoretical foundations. He has developed patented technologies related to managed pressure drilling and wellbore hydraulics that are implemented in field operations. His research group produces high-impact publications in top journals such as Water Resources Research, Journal of Fluid Mechanics, and Society of Petroleum Engineers Journal. The group maintains strong industry partnerships that facilitate technology transfer from academic research to field implementation, particularly in the areas of wellbore stability analysis and lost circulation mitigation.

Vahid Joekar-Niasarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage)
• Hydrogen Storage
• Geothermal Energy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Vahid Joekar-Niasar is a faculty member in the Department of Subsurface Engineering and Porous Media Physics at the University of Manchester. He holds academic affiliations with Energy Manchester, Sustainable Futures, Dalton Nuclear Institute, and Manchester Environmental Research Institute. His research focuses on subsurface energy systems, multiphase flow in porous media, and electrochemical energy devices. Key areas include carbon capture and storage (CCS), hydrogen storage, geothermal energy, and PEM fuel cells. Education: PhD in Engineering (details not explicitly stated) Research interests integrate computational modeling at pore-scale and multiscale levels, with applications to CO2 sequestration, geothermal systems, and electrochemical devices. His work addresses UN Sustainable Development Goals related to clean energy and climate action. Recent studies explore hydrogen injection dynamics, calcite-brine interactions in enhanced oil recovery, and non-Newtonian fluid transport in porous media. Notable awards include the Young Researcher InterPore-Fraunhofer Award (2011) and FSE Best Supervisor Award (2024). He leads projects on subsurface energy storage and has supervised 11 research projects. Collaborations span global institutions with focuses on two-phase flow, wettability, and pore-scale physics. Labs/Teams: Direct characterization of transport in unsaturated porous media, interdisciplinary porous media research at Stuttgart University.

Jonathan Bullمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Fluid Flow
• Carbon Capture and Storage
• Marine Geophysics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Jonathan Bull is a faculty member in Ocean and Earth Science at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton, University of Southampton. His research focuses on fluid flow dynamics, carbon capture and storage (CCS), marine geophysics, and tectonics. He leads projects such as STEMM-CCS and QICS, addressing challenges in CCS monitoring and seabed methane venting. Bull teaches exploration geophysics and remote sensing at undergraduate and graduate levels. He currently supervises eight PhD students and serves on NERC panels. Research interests: Fluid flow quantification, passive acoustics, marine geophysics, and northern Indian Ocean tectonics. Key projects: Greensand Project, STEMM-CCS, and CHIMNEY (NERC-funded). Teaching: Coordinates the second-year module 'Exploration Geophysics and Remote Sensing.' External roles: NERC Core Panel Member and NERC Main Panel Chair since 2020. His work integrates geophysical methods with environmental monitoring, emphasizing long-term CCS safety and seabed fluid dynamics. Collaborations include institutions like the National Oceanography Centre and European Union-funded initiatives.

Djamil Al-Halbouniمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Geophysics
• Remote Sensing
• Natural Hazards
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Djamil Al-Halbouni serves as a Junior Professor of Applied Near-Earth Geophysics and Remote Sensing at Leipzig University, where he leads a research group focused on human-nature interactions, particularly groundwater's influence on natural hazards in relation to climate extremes. His work combines characterization of water flow, hydrological system changes, and surface/subsurface movements to understand processes leading to ground subsidence, landslides, and soil erosion. His research interests span hydrogeophysics, natural hazards, karst systems, subsidence, remote sensing, groundwater dynamics, sinkholes, soil moisture, numerical modeling of soil deformation, soil mechanics, geoelectrics, electromagnetic methods, and archaeological geophysics. Dr. Al-Halbouni's work has particular emphasis on the Dead Sea region and fragile ecosystems affected by climate change and global warming. His research extends to Quaternary geology, geomorphology, geomechanics, geoarchaeology, and geoecology with focus on landscape process reconstruction and sustainable use of geosites within UNESCO Global Geoparks. Dr. Al-Halbouni's recent research has focused on the complex impacts of groundwater/soil moisture and salinization on environmental dynamics, particularly examining stress responses in forest ecosystems. His publication trends show strong emphasis on remote sensing applications for natural hazard detection and monitoring, with particular expertise in sinkhole formation and land subsidence phenomena. Dr. Al-Halbouni currently leads the research project "3D soil moisture monitoring for the analysis of stress responses and atmospheric feedbacks in forests" (May 2022 - December 2024), funded by the SMWK State Ministry for Science, Culture and Tourism. This project involves collaboration between the Applied Near-Earth Geophysics and Remote Sensing group and the Remote Sensing in Geo- and Ecosystem Research unit at Leipzig University. His teaching profile includes Applied Geophysics and Remote Sensing, with specific courses in Environmental Geophysics, Surface Deformation, and Regional Geography. Dr. Al-Halbouni maintains an active research presence with the ORCID identifier 0000-0003-2254-3914 and is available for media inquiries except during August 15-September 15, 2024.

Florian Dosterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Subsurface Flow Phenomena
• Geological Carbon Storage
• Porous Media Modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Florian Doster is a Professor at Heriot-Watt University, affiliated with the School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society and the Institute for GeoEnergy Engineering. He leads the MuPhi Research Group, focusing on multi-scale modeling of subsurface flow phenomena, particularly in porous media and fractured reservoirs. His work addresses challenges in CO2 storage, hydrocarbon production, and groundwater management. He actively supervises PhD students, including Amanzhol Kubeyev, and collaborates with industry and research councils. Research interests include multi-scale simulation, reactive transport, and AI-driven uncertainty quantification, with applications to geological carbon sequestration and reservoir engineering. His group develops open-source tools, such as the Carbonate Reservoir Group HWU code. Notable projects include regional screening of saline aquifers in Malaysia and fracture mechanics studies. Publications highlight advancements in AI for subsurface modeling, CO2 leakage risk assessment, and pore-scale interactions. Funding sources include industry partnerships and research councils. The MuPhi Group’s activities span geomechanics, fracture network analysis, and environmental sustainability.

Andreas Englertمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Hydrogeology
• Hydrogeophysics
• Groundwater Flow Modeling
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Andreas Englert is a Senior Scientist at the Department of Applied Geology , Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg, and a Lecturer at the University of Cologne. His work bridges hydrogeology and hydrogeophysics.

Moussa Tembelyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Multiphase Flows
• CFD
• Flow in Porous Media
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Moussa Tembely is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Industrial and Aerospace Engineering at Concordia University. His research focuses on Multiphase Flows, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Flow in Porous Media, Machine and Deep Learning, Thermal Spray, and Icing phenomena. He supervises graduate students in Mechanical Engineering (MASc and PhD programs). His work integrates advanced computational methods and AI-driven approaches to solve complex problems in fluid dynamics, reservoir engineering, and materials science. Key research interests include predictive modeling of droplet dynamics, enhanced oil recovery (EOR) optimization using machine learning, and the analysis of porous media flow. He leads the Multiphase Thermofluids Learning Lab , which explores interdisciplinary solutions for energy and environmental challenges. Recent studies emphasize data-driven derivation of governing equations and analytical solutions for fluid-structure interactions. Teaching responsibilities include courses such as HEAT TRANSFER I (MECH 352), DYNAMICS (ENGR 243), and FLUID MECHANICS II (MECH 361). His publications span over two decades, showcasing contributions to multiphase flow physics, thermal spray technology, and AI applications in geoscience and engineering.

• Water Resources Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Biogeochemistry
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Lazaro J. Perez is an Assistant Professor in the School of Civil and Construction Engineering at Oregon State University, part of the College of Engineering. His research focuses on hydrological and biogeochemical processes in subsurface porous media, particularly quantifying incomplete mixing effects on chemical reactions and contaminant transport. He integrates experimental and numerical methods to address groundwater remediation, aquifer management, and bioremediation challenges. Education: Ph.D., Civil and Environmental Engineering, Polytechnic University of Catalonia (2019) M.S., Engineering Geology and Geologic Resources, University of Oviedo (2015) B.S., Geology, University of Oviedo (2013) Research interests include bacterial transport dynamics, biofilm impacts on fluid flow, and multiscale modeling of reactive transport. His work spans pore-to-field scales, emphasizing practical applications like arsenic removal using metal-organic frameworks and climate change effects on water systems. Key contributions include advancements in solute transport prediction via machine learning, upscaling bacterial migration in porous media, and understanding biofilm-induced flow heterogeneities. Current projects involve climate change impacts on mountain hydrology and innovative remediation strategies for contaminated waters.

Hamidreza M. Nickمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• CO2 Storage
• Subsurface Engineering
• Geothermal Energy
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Hamidreza M. Nick is a Senior Researcher in GeoEnergy Engineering at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), affiliated with the Danish Offshore Technology Centre and the Laboratory for Off-Shore Production Sciences. He is actively engaged in cutting-edge research on subsurface energy systems, including CO₂ storage, geothermal energy, hydrogen storage, and coupled thermo-hydro-mechanical-chemical (THMC) processes in porous and fractured geological formations. His research interests span a broad range of topics in subsurface engineering, including fluid flow in porous and fractured media, reactive transport, geomechanics of chalk reservoirs, numerical modeling using finite element methods, microbial processes in underground reservoirs, and the application of machine learning to reservoir simulation. His work contributes significantly to global efforts in climate change mitigation and sustainable energy solutions, aligning with several UN Sustainable Development Goals. The trends in his recent publications (2021–2025) reflect a strong focus on CO₂ sequestration in depleted reservoirs, particularly chalk fields, with emphasis on mechanical integrity, chemical interactions, and coupled simulations. He also explores emerging areas such as in situ hydrogen generation, microbial impacts on storage integrity, and deep learning applications for sparse data environments in reservoir modeling. Hamidreza M. Nick actively supervises multiple PhD students and leads research on key projects related to subsurface fluid dynamics, clogging phenomena, and reservoir simulation. His collaborative network includes researchers across Europe and beyond, and he regularly presents at major international conferences such as EAGE. Scientific Contributions and Supervision: Supervises PhD projects on bio-chemical clogging, subsurface fluid leaks, coupled flow, and formation damage. Active contributor to 297 publications and 23 research projects. Develops advanced numerical models for CO₂ and hydrogen storage, integrating physical, chemical, and biological processes. Engaged in field-scale modeling and validation using real-world data from North Sea reservoirs. Laboratories and Research Groups: He is a key member of the Laboratory for Off-Shore Production Sciences and the Danish Offshore Technology Centre at DTU, where he conducts experimental and computational research on offshore and subsurface energy systems.

Sergio Galindo Torresمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار مدعو

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Fluid Dynamics
• Computational Modeling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sergio Galindo Torres is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the School of Civil Engineering, University of Queensland (UQ). His research focuses on geotechnical engineering, fluid dynamics, and computational modeling of granular and porous media. He specializes in discrete element methods (DEM), lattice Boltzmann methods (LBM), and their coupling for simulating particle-fluid interactions. His work addresses transient two-phase flow, hydraulic fracturing, dispersion in porous media, and erosion mechanisms. His publications (45 journal articles, 31 conference papers, and technical reports) highlight his expertise in micromechanical analysis and numerical simulation of complex geological systems. Recent studies examine Péclet-number-dependent dispersion and airblast hazards in block caving. The 15 most recent articles reflect trends across computational geomechanics, with emphasis on: Fluid flow in static/dynamic porous media DEM-LBM coupling for granular-fluid systems Two-phase displacement under varying boundary conditions Airblast hazard simulation in mining Liquefaction micromechanics Capillary pressure-saturation dynamics Dr. Galindo Torres collaborates with researchers like Alexander Scheuermann and Ling Li, and his work appears in journals such as Water Resources Research , Physical Review , and Computers and Geotechnics . He does not list specific awards or advisees in this dataset.

Tassos Karayiannisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Single-phase Heat Transfer
• Boiling and Condensation
• Heat Transfer Enhancement Techniques
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Tassos Karayiannis serves in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department within Brunel University London's College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences. Holding the position of Professor, he currently directs the Centre for Energy Efficient and Sustainable Technologies (2020-present) and leads the Two-Phase Flow and Heat Transfer Research Group (2018-present). His academic journey includes significant leadership roles including Vice Dean for Education (2014-2017) and Deputy Head of School (2005-2014). His educational background includes a PhD in Engineering Science with focus on Convective Heat Transfer from The University of Western Ontario and a BSc (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from City University, London. His professional development includes extensive training in leadership, management, and academic administration through programs at Brunel University and Cranfield School of Management. Professor Karayiannis' research centers on thermal science and engineering with particular expertise in heat transfer phenomena. His primary research areas include single-phase heat transfer, boiling and condensation mechanisms, heat transfer enhancement techniques, microchannel thermal systems, and geothermal energy applications. His work bridges fundamental thermal science with practical engineering solutions for energy efficiency and sustainability challenges. Current research focuses on advanced thermal management systems for high heat flux applications and geothermal energy technologies. His publication record demonstrates consistent contribution to thermal science, with recent work emphasizing microscale heat transfer phenomena, geothermal systems, and advanced heat exchanger technologies. Key publication trends show increasing focus on sustainable thermal systems, with significant contributions to understanding two-phase flow in microchannels and vacuum-insulated geothermal technologies. Fellow of Institution of Mechanical Engineers (1990) Fellow of Institute of Energy (2002) UK National Heat Transfer Committee Member and Chairman (2013) UK Heat Transfer Society President (2022-2023) Geothermal Energy Advancement Association Vice-President (2023) Professor Karayiannis actively supervises PhD students including Joseph Widgington (Flow boiling in microchannels), Mina Kerolos (Pool boiling on plain and enhanced surfaces), Paige Draper (Lifetime optimisation of multiple deep closed-loop geothermal wells), and Buse Bekir (Pool boiling of refrigerants). His research is supported by substantial grants from EPSRC, Innovate UK, and industry partners including TMD Technologies Ltd and Oxford nanoSystems. Current projects include BOiliNg flows in SmAll and microchannels (BONSAI), Enhanced Multiscale Boiling Surfaces (EMBOSS), and geothermal feasibility studies for district heating. He maintains active collaborations with researchers across the UK and internationally, particularly in microscale thermal systems and sustainable energy technologies. He leads the Two-Phase Flow and Heat Transfer Research Group at Brunel, which maintains specialized facilities for microchannel thermal testing, boiling and condensation experiments, and geothermal system analysis. The group collaborates with the Centre for Energy Efficient and Sustainable Technologies and participates in multi-institutional projects including Spray cooling high power dissipation applications (SANGRIA) with Edinburgh and Imperial colleges.

Harindra J. Fernandoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Geophysical turbulence
• Multi-phase flows
• Double diffusive phenomena
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Harindra J. Fernando is a Professor at Arizona State University (ASU), where he has held roles from Assistant Professor (1984–1987) to his current position since 1992. He is also the Wayne and Diane Murdy Endowed Professor of Engineering and Geosciences at the University of Notre Dame (since 2010) and an Emeritus Professor at ASU. His research focuses on geophysical turbulence, urban environmental dynamics, and fluid mechanics in complex systems. Education: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (UNESCO Gold Medal recipient, 1979) M.A. and Ph.D. in Fluid Mechanics (Johns Hopkins University, 1982–1983) Postdoctoral training at California Institute of Technology (1983–1984) Research Interests: Urban air pollution, double diffusive phenomena, internal waves, and climate change mitigation. Current projects include 10 active studies on topics like turbulence measurements and nuclear power-related environmental issues. Awards and Honors: UNESCO Gold Medal for Best Engineering Student (1979) Gilman Fellow (Johns Hopkins University, 1980) Wayne and Diane Murdy Endowed Professorship (2010) Labs and Affiliations: Director (1994–2009) of ASU's Center for Environmental Fluid Dynamics. Currently leads the Environmental Fluid Dynamics Group at Notre Dame. Active in interdisciplinary projects linking urban systems, climate science, and oceanography.