جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Lean Construction 4.0
• extended reality (XR) technologies
• digital twinning
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Vicente Gonzalez-Moret serves as Professor and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Digital Lean Construction within the Faculty of Engineering's Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at the University of Alberta. Appointed in October 2022, he rapidly secured over CAN$3.9 million in research funding during his first nine months and established the Infrastructure Human Tech Lab (IHT-Lab), pioneering commercialization-focused student research. Previously, he spent over 12 years at the University of Auckland where he founded the CAD$1.0 million Smart Digital Lab and currently holds an Honorary Academic position. His educational background includes: PhD in Construction Engineering and Management (Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile, 2008) ME in Construction Engineering and Management (Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile, 2004) BE (Hons) in Construction Engineering (Universidad de Valparaiso, Chile, 1999) Gonzalez-Moret's research pioneers the Lean Construction 4.0 concept at the intersection of Construction Engineering and Management with Computer Science. His work extensively applies extended reality technologies, digital twinning, AI, BIM, and serious games to construction engineering, safety, and evacuation problems. With over CAN$64 million secured in research and teaching grants - including the largest corporate sponsorship in University of Auckland history - his research demonstrates exceptional industry impact and technological innovation. His 15 most recent publications reveal a strong focus on digital transformation in construction, with recurring themes in lean-digital integration, socio-technical systems, and practical implementation frameworks. Key areas include digital twin applications for offsite construction, ethical AI deployment, blockchain governance, and immersive VR for production planning - all advancing his foundational Lean Construction 4.0 paradigm. Scientific recognition includes: Tier 1 Canada Research Chair (2022) Editorship of the seminal 'Lean Construction 4.0' book (Routledge, 2022) Associate Editor roles (Advanced Engineering Informatics, Lean Construction Journal) Leadership in international organizations (Former General Secretary, International Group for Lean Construction) As an educator, he has supervised completion of 88 BE(Hons) projects, 7 Master's theses, 15 PhD theses, and 2 postdoctoral fellows. Currently supervising 8 PhD and 1 MSc students, he founded Alberta's first ASCE student chapter. His grant portfolio includes major industry partnerships and leadership in the Infrastructure Human Tech Lab, which develops commercially viable student research. Additional leadership roles span Lean Design and Construction Canada (Founding Board) and indigenous advocacy (Bent Arrow Board).

Ali Dogruمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Software Engineering
• Component-Based Systems
• Complex Event Processing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ali Dogru is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), affiliated with the College of Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Southern Methodist University, an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington, and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the Technical University of Istanbul. His research focuses on software engineering methodologies, particularly component-based systems, compositional software development, complex event processing, and fault management. He explores interdisciplinary solutions through connector technologies to address IoT heterogeneity and variability modeling in microservices architecture. Dr. Dogru's work emphasizes axiomatic design theory applications in software systems, including service-oriented computing, model-driven engineering, and cloud-enabled development. His contributions span domain-specific languages for fault management, adaptive workflows in cloud environments, and synthetic medical data generation for healthcare analytics. He has published extensively on topics like UML connector enhancements, microservice interoperability, and EEG emotion recognition using wavelet transforms. His interdisciplinary research bridges theoretical concepts with practical industry applications, as evidenced by his work on legacy system migration and mashup strategies in service-oriented computing. While no advising or grant details are explicitly mentioned, his academic profile reflects a strong focus on innovation in software development practices. His involvement in conferences such as the Turkish National Software Architecture Conference highlights his role in advancing software engineering standards and methodologies. Dr. Dogru's research lab (if applicable) is not explicitly detailed in the provided texts, but his publications indicate sustained engagement with cutting-edge computational challenges in software systems.

Xiangjie Chenمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Clean Energy
• Renewable Energy Systems
• Battery Technology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Xiangjie Chen is a Lecturer in Clean Energy at the Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering, University of Leicester, and a member of the Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST). She joined in 2019 after serving as a Research Fellow at the University of Nottingham, where she developed strong industrial connections across the UK and Europe. Her expertise spans sustainable energy systems, battery technology, solar thermal applications, and building retrofitting strategies. Education : PhD in Sustainable and Renewable Energy, University of Nottingham (2009–2013) MSc in Building Engineering (First Class), Politecnico di Milano, Italy (2006–2008) BEng in Civil Engineering (First Class), Beijing Jiaotong University, China (2002–2006) Research Interests : Dr. Chen focuses on advancing clean energy technologies, including lithium-ion battery degradation modeling, solar-driven desalination systems, and holistic approaches to building energy retrofitting. Her work integrates computational modeling with experimental validation to address challenges in energy storage, thermal management, and sustainable architecture. Recent projects emphasize decarbonisation pathways for UK housing and innovative materials for thermochemical energy storage. Key Contributions : She has pioneered the Energy-Flow based Ensemble Calibration model for energy retrofit predictions and developed the Motivation-Objective-Criteria (MOC) framework to engage homeowners in low-energy renovations. Her research on hybrid hydrogen production systems and membrane-based dehumidification technologies has furthered practical applications in renewable energy integration. Awards : Best Research Paper Award, Engineering Research Showcase 2019, University of Nottingham Labs & Collaborations : Active at CREST, Dr. Chen collaborates with industry partners to translate research into commercial solutions. Her work bridges academic innovation with real-world sustainability challenges in energy systems and built environments.

Chris Goodierمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Construction Engineering
• Concrete Technology
• Modular/Offsite Construction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Chris Goodier is a Professor of Construction Engineering and Materials at Loughborough University, where he leads the Centre for Innovative and Collaborative Construction Engineering (CICE) and serves on the School's Senior Leadership Team. His expertise spans offsite/modular construction, concrete technology (particularly RAAC), and sustainable construction materials. He has over 25 years' industry experience with firms like Laing O’Rourke and BRE, and led the NHS-funded RAAC National Research project. His research focuses on low-carbon construction, durability of building materials, and digital transformation in construction. Education details are not explicitly stated, but his career history suggests advanced qualifications in civil engineering. Notable works include authored books like Design in Modular Construction (2014) and RICS Future of UK Housebuilding (2010). He frequently advises parliamentary committees and contributes to national infrastructure projects (e.g., HS2, Network Rail). Research interests center on RAAC lifecycle analysis, low-carbon concrete formulations, modular construction adoption barriers, and circular economy strategies. His articles (over 200 publications) address topics ranging from AI-driven defect detection to corrosion protection systems. He currently oversees projects like the EPSRC-funded PLEXUS infrastructure lab and the DECONT digital construction initiative. Professional affiliations include the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the British Standards Institution (BSI), where he contributes to construction standards development. His work bridges academic research with industry application, emphasizing real-world impact through collaborative projects with companies like Arup and Highways England.

Osman Balciمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Software Engineering
• Cloud Software Engineering
• Modeling and Simulation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Osman Balci is a Professor of Computer Science and Director of the Mobile/Cloud Software Engineering Lab at Virginia Tech. His primary affiliation is with the College of Engineering's Department of Computer Science, which offers graduate and undergraduate programs. He holds a Ph.D. from Syracuse University (1981) and advanced degrees from Boğaziçi University (Turkey). His research focuses on software engineering, cloud computing, digital game-based learning, modeling/simulation methodologies, and verification/validation processes. Notable projects include the GAMES NSF grant (2011-2015) for game-based STEM education and collaborations with NASA, the U.S. Navy, and Missile Defense Agency on simulation validation frameworks. He has authored over 150 publications and serves as Editor-in-Chief of ACM's SIGSIM Modeling and Simulation Knowledge Repository. His advisory roles include leadership in the ACM SIGSIM and Society for Modeling & Simulation International.

Karen Blayمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Information Resilience
• Digital Inclusion
• Digital Built Environment
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Karen Blay is a Senior Lecturer in Digital Construction and Quantity Surveying at Loughborough University, and Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Her research focuses on advancing Information Resilience and Digital Inclusion in the Digital Built Environment (DBE), leading the virtual Centre for Information Resilience and Digital Inclusion (CIRDI). She explores vulnerabilities in information lifecycle management across construction projects and promotes policies to enhance data security and integrity. Her work bridges digital technologies like AI, blockchain, and BIM with sustainable construction practices. Research interests include Information Resilience frameworks, BIM adoption strategies, and governance models for AI and blockchain in construction. She has collaborated with organizations such as the Centre for Digital Built Britain (CDBB) and Autodesk, addressing challenges in digital twin integration, community resilience, and digital inclusion. Her current projects involve PhD supervision on Information Integrity and examining RAAC material lifespan through AI-driven defect detection. Publications span topics like BIM adoption in Egypt, blockchain for trust in construction, and RAAC structural performance. She engages in policy development for digital transformation in construction sectors globally, with a focus on equity and sustainability. Labs/Teams: Director of the Centre for Information Resilience and Digital Inclusion (CIRDI), affiliated with the National Digital Twin Programme and BIM research networks.

Peter Demianمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Digital Construction Engineering
• Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Sustainable Building Development
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Peter Demian is a Professor of Digital Construction Engineering at Loughborough University, leading the Construction Management Group from 2019 to 2022. His research focuses on information management in design, construction, and the built environment, with expertise in Building Information Modeling (BIM), smart cities, and occupational safety and health (OSH). He teaches Design Management at the MSc level and leads Loughborough’s renowned Construction MSc programs. Education: Holds BA/MA, MEng, MSc, PhD degrees, and professional qualifications including M.ASCE, M.CIOB, FHEA, CEng, and MICE. Research Interests: Information management in construction and the built environment Human-Data Interaction (HDI) frameworks BIM integration with IoT, blockchain, and immersive technologies (VR/AR) Sustainable building design and smart city development OSH enhancement through digital tools Resilience in construction data systems Key Projects: Network FOuNTAIN: CDBB-funded research on ontologies and information management in digital built Britain 3DIR Project: Developed a BIM search engine exploiting 3D geometry and topology Lifting Wing EPSRC Engineering Doctorate EC3 Committee on Human-Data Interaction Grants & Collaborations: EPSRC/AHRC-funded projects on academic workspaces Leverhulme Trust-funded Design ScoreBOARD HEFCE-funded initiatives Labs & Teams: Active in the Construction Management Group and Centre for Digital Built Britain (CDBB), leading interdisciplinary teams in digital innovation for construction and infrastructure.

Flemming Stassenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Integrated Circuits
• Design for Test
• Fault-Tolerant Circuits
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Flemming Stassen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, Technical University of Denmark (DTU). He specializes in integrated systems design with a focus on test methodologies and fault-tolerant circuits. Since 1999, he has served on the appeal board for patents and trademarks under Denmark's Ministry of Business and Growth. His research interests span CMOS technology (including 90nm and 0.25 micron processes), high-speed low-power design, and curriculum development for engineering programs. He has contributed to CDIO-based curricula at DTU and authored textbooks on semiconductor design principles. Recent work emphasizes merging interdisciplinary educational programs and advancing low-power circuit techniques. His publications reflect a 40-year career in electronics innovation, from transistor history to modern nanometer-scale design. Projects: SecClo Master's Program in Security and Cloud Computing (2021–2026), UAV Ground Control System (2015–2016) Awards: DTU International Faculty of the Year (2001) Professional Activities: Peer reviewer for SecClo Network Meetings, organizer of computer arithmetic conferences He leads educational initiatives in embedded systems engineering and collaborates on security-focused graduate programs.

Dominic Grossمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Power Systems
• Renewable Energy
• Grid-Forming Control
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Dominic Gross is a faculty member in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, part of the College of Engineering. His research focuses on grid-forming control of power electronics-interfaced renewable generation, aiming to enable resilient zero-carbon power systems. He holds a PhD (2014) and a Dipl.-Ing. (equiv. to M.Sc.) (2010) from the University of Kassel. His research interests include control of microgrids, distributed control of complex networked systems, and grid-forming control strategies for wind/solar systems. He has received notable awards including the NSF CAREER Award (2022) and the IEEE Power and Energy Society Best Paper Award (2019). Recent publications emphasize advancements in grid-forming inverters, unbalanced power flow models, and fault-tolerant control of renewable systems. His work bridges power system stability analysis with converter control optimization. Teaches courses like State Space Systems Analysis (E C E 334) and Utility Application of Power Electronics (E C E 714). Active in advising pre-dissertators and dissertators through specialized research courses. His research lab focuses on transforming grid infrastructure through advanced inverter control, contributing to IEEE standards and industrial partnerships.

• Civil Engineering
• Construction Management
• Sustainable Development
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Elżbieta Radziszewska-Zielina is a Professor at the Chair of Construction Management within the Faculty of Civil Engineering at Jagiellonian University. She specializes in construction management, sustainable development, and energy efficiency. Her research focuses on urban regeneration, adaptive reuse of historic structures, and optimizing construction processes through advanced methodologies like fuzzy stochastic networks. She has contributed to over 139 publications and supervised 4 promoted theses. Her work addresses challenges in post-industrial site redevelopment, green infrastructure integration, and thermal retrofitting of historical buildings. She advocates for renewable energy adoption in housing and explores communication dynamics in construction projects using meta-network theory. Her achievements include fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and advancing Poland’s sustainability goals in urban planning and construction. Key areas of expertise include energy self-sufficiency strategies, real estate market analysis, and policy implementation for sustainable urban development. She actively participates in international conferences and chairs initiatives promoting innovative construction technologies.

• Systems Engineering
• Circular Economy
• Battery Technology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr Melanie King is a Senior Lecturer in Systems Engineering at Loughborough University, with a PhD in Computer Science. She holds certifications in Enterprise Architecture (TOGAF 9.0) and is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA). Previously, she served as Head of Loughborough’s Centre for Engineering and Design Education (CEDE) and Head of Digital Innovation, leading cross-disciplinary teams in educational technology and systems development. Her research focuses on Product Passports for the Circular Economy, EU Battery Regulations compliance, and systems engineering applications in military and urban systems. She has led projects like the Battery Passports Stakeholder Needs Analysis and the Product Passport System for Industry Symbiosis, contributing to national and EU policy debates. Key research areas include regulatory compliance frameworks for battery and product passports, smart city technologies, and holistic systems approaches to sustainability. Her work bridges technical innovation with policy, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration. She has published extensively on systems engineering in defense, healthcare, and urban systems, and actively engages with industry stakeholders through surveys and roundtables.

James DeClerckمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Noise and Vibration
• Structural Dynamics
• Model Validation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. James DeClerck is a Professor of Practice in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Michigan Technological University. He holds a PhD in Engineering Mechanics from Michigan Tech (1991) and has over 30 years of industry experience, including roles as a Project Design Engineer at General Motors' Noise and Vibration Center. His expertise spans noise/vibration engineering, structural dynamics, model validation, and advanced measurement techniques. He advises the Michigan Tech Formula SAE Team and teaches courses such as System Dynamics, Vibrations, and Analytical Vibro-Acoustics. Education: BS, MS, PhD in Engineering Mechanics (Michigan Tech) Research interests include model validation, digital data processing, robust engineering design, and system noise/vibration optimization. His work emphasizes bridging analytical models with real-world testing, particularly in automotive and aerospace applications. He has contributed to advancements in vibration analysis tools and substructuring methodologies. Publications focus on vibration testing, modal analysis, and shock response methodologies, with recent work exploring multi-axis testing and controller performance evaluation. He is a member of SAE and the Society for Experimental Mechanics (former President). Teaching and advising: Active mentor in Formula SAE Enterprise, emphasizing hands-on engineering design and problem-solving. Office hours available by appointment.

• Robotics
• Collaborative Robotics
• Safety Assurance
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. James Douthwaite is a Researcher at the University of Sheffield's School of Computer Science, affiliated with the Complex Systems Modelling research group. His work focuses on intelligent sensing and tracking for collaborative robotics tasks, emphasizing safety assurance, digital twinning, and augmented reality applications. He holds a position as a Research Associate, contributing to advancements in human-robot collaboration, cyber-physical systems, and multi-agent systems. His research interests include safety frameworks for robotics, digital twin integration, and collision avoidance algorithms for autonomous systems. He explores methodologies to enhance safety in manufacturing cobots and develops modular frameworks for real-time system testing. His work bridges theoretical control systems with practical applications in robotics and aerospace engineering. Notable contributions include studies on augmented reality-based safety zone visualizations, verified safety controller synthesis, and comparative analyses of velocity obstacle approaches for multi-agent navigation. His research often intersects with industry needs, addressing challenges in autonomous vehicle coordination and industrial automation. Dr. Douthwaite's publications span topics from digital twin-driven testing of cyber-physical systems to symbolic computation for VTOL aircraft autonomy. His work highlights a strong emphasis on validation, verification, and real-world deployability of robotic systems.

• Civil Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Bridge Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michael Quilligan is an Associate Professor at the School of Engineering, University of Limerick. His research focuses on structural engineering, particularly in bridge loading analysis, life cycle assessment, and engineering education methodologies. He has contributed to innovative projects like deployable tensegrity grids and traffic load modeling for long-span bridges. Dr. Quilligan actively integrates sustainability principles into civil engineering curricula through problem-based learning frameworks. His work bridges theoretical analysis with real-world applications, emphasizing infrastructure resilience and environmental impact. Key research areas include: Extreme load effects on bridges Life cycle assessment in construction Tensegrity structural systems Education innovation in civil engineering Connected vehicle infrastructure impacts Recent publications highlight advancements in biogenic carbon accounting, ARMA-based load simulation, and bridge traffic analysis. His work frequently appears in journals like Structural Engineering International and Advances in Engineering Software. Quilligan collaborates internationally on topics ranging from coal rock mechanics to sustainable timber use.

• Computer Science Education
• Robotics
• Distributed Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Zachary Butler is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), part of the Golisano College of Computing and Information Sciences. He holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from Alfred University and a Ph.D. in Robotics from Carnegie Mellon University (2000). His research focuses on cooperative autonomous systems and computer science education, emphasizing puzzle-based learning and educational innovation propagation. He currently leads an NSF-funded project exploring pencil puzzles as problem domains for introductory computing courses. Teaching responsibilities include courses such as CSCI-140 (Computer Science for AP Students), CSCI-630 (Foundations of Artificial Intelligence), and CSCI-571 (Honors Capstone Research). He has developed specialized courses like Mobile Robot Programming and Puzzles for Computing. Research highlights include work on robot teams (e.g., Corobotics Project) and educational tools like the Pencil Puzzle repository. His labs include the Robotics Lab and collaborations with the AI Cluster at RIT. He actively promotes the adoption of CS educational innovations through initiatives like the Global Education Task Force. Professional activities include serving on the editorial board for SIGCSE and organizing international puzzle events. His work bridges robotics research with pedagogical innovation, emphasizing accessibility and inclusive learning environments.