جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Zhangli Pengمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Multiscale Modeling of Soft Biological Materials
• Cellular and Molecular Biomechanics
• Microstructure-based Modeling of Cells, Organelles, Molecules, and Tissues
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Zhangli Peng is Associate Professor in the Richard and Loan Hill Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Illinois Chicago and a Principal Investigator in the Center for Bioinformatics and Quantitative Biology . His interdisciplinary program couples advanced multiscale modeling with targeted experiments to understand how soft biological materials—particularly blood cells—negotiate extreme mechanical environments in the microcirculation. Education & Training Ph.D. in Engineering Sciences (Civil/Structural), University of California San Diego, Qiang Zhu Laboratory Postdoctoral Fellow, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Subra Suresh & Ming Dao Laboratories Research Interests Peng’s group develops and integrates atomistic (all-atom MD, coarse-grained DPD) and continuum (FEM, BEM, SPH) approaches to model cells, organelles, and tissues across length- and time-scales. Core themes include: Red-blood-cell biomechanics and splenic filtration Primary cilium mechanobiology and ciliopathies Micro- and nano-fluidic devices for diagnostics and cell separation Mechanics of cancer metastasis and hematologic disorders Bio-inspired tensegrity and flow-energy-harvesting structures Recent Scholarly Output His 2023–2025 publications illuminate inertial microfluidics , splenic filtration , Piezo1 mechanosensing , and nuclear lamina mechanics , frequently appearing in PNAS , Journal of Fluid Mechanics , Lab on a Chip , and Annual Review of Fluid Mechanics . Honors & Awards 2024 NSF CAREER Award, Division of Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation 2023 ASH Junior Faculty Scholar Award, American Society of Hematology 2025 UIC College of Engineering Teaching Award Students & Mentorship Peng currently advises Angela Mitevska , Moein Naderi , Giuseppe Lauricella , Lubna Shah , Zhengxin Tang , Timothy Leong , and Qiyue Luan , among others. His trainees consistently earn top awards at the UIC Engineering Research Symposium and publish in leading disciplinary journals. Laboratory & Collaborations His Multiscale Biomechanics & Microfluidics Laboratory occupies suite CSN-164F in the Clinical Science North building on the UIC medical campus. Active collaborations span MIT, UC Irvine, University of Rochester, New Jersey Institute of Technology, and Cleveland State University.

Ed Habtourمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Biomimetic Actuation
• Nature-inspired Robotics
• Dynamic Structures
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ed Habtour is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Aeronautics & Astronautics at the University of Washington. He leads The illimited Lab, focusing on biomimetic actuation, nature-inspired robotics, and dynamic structures. His research aims to engineer structures inspired by biological systems for aerospace, robotics, energy, and medicine applications. Education: Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering (University of Maryland, 2015), M.S. Mechanical Engineering (University of Maryland, 2014), M.E. Mechanical Engineering (Johns Hopkins University, 2006), M.S. Computational Engineering (Purdue University, 2011), B.S. Mechanical Engineering (Utah State University, 2004). Key research areas include structural health monitoring, nonlinear dynamics, and adaptive materials. Current projects involve aerial-aquatic robot transformers, snake dynamics emulation, and advanced manufacturing of aerospace structures. Awards: US Department of the Army Commander’s Medal, IEEE Evans/P.K. McElroy Award, and multiple science awards. Courses Taught: Aircraft Design I/II, Structural Vibrations, Aerospace Structures I, Mechanics of Composite Materials. Labs/Teams: The illimited Lab, specializing in bio-inspired engineering and smart materials.

Robert Bainesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Robotics
• Soft Robotics
• Adaptive Morphogenetic Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Robert Baines holds the Professorship for Robotic Systems at ETH Zürich, leading research in adaptive morphogenetic robots, soft robotics, and amphibious robotic systems. His work emphasizes material science integration, reconfigurable mechanisms, and environmental adaptability. Key research areas include morphing limb design, tensegrity robots, and reproducible soft robotics methodologies. His research focuses on developing robots capable of evolving on demand through modular architecture and self-reconfiguration, with applications in multi-environment navigation. He has pioneered studies on inflatable actuators, tensile jamming fibers, and bio-inspired designs for amphibious locomotion. Baines also advocates for standardized testing protocols in soft robotics to ensure reproducibility and cross-laboratory collaboration. Notable contributions include the RoboWrangler rope-based grasping system and the amphibious robotic turtle demonstrating aquatic-to-terrestrial transitions. His work bridges mechanical engineering, materials science, and artificial intelligence to create robust, context-aware robotic systems. Current projects explore variable stiffness mechanisms, multi-modal sensing, and energy-efficient morphing systems. Baines collaborates with industry partners to translate theoretical advancements into deployable robotic solutions for challenging environments.

Sudarshan Krishnanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Architectural Engineering
• Structural Design
• Deployable Structures
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Sudarshan Krishnan is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Building Performance Program Area at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's School of Architecture. His research focuses on deployable structures, kinematic systems, and interdisciplinary design processes. He holds affiliations with the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and has contributed to advancements in architectural engineering, structural mechanics, and space architecture. Key research areas include deployable scissor mechanisms, robotic assembly planning, and lightweight structures for space habitats. His work integrates computational design, mechanical engineering principles, and architectural innovation. Notable projects involve operable roof systems (e.g., Mercedes-Benz Stadium), tensegrity frameworks, and lunar habitat concepts. Publications highlight trends in deployable systems classification, mobility analysis, geometric optimization, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. He has explored structural evolution in traditional Chinese timber bridges and advanced cable dome designs. Krishnan’s methodologies emphasize geometric feasibility, kinematic stability, and real-world applications in both terrestrial and extraterrestrial contexts. No scientific awards or grants were explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. Advising records are not listed here, though his program leadership suggests mentorship roles in building performance research.

Hamed Rajabi Jorshariمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Biomechanics
• Biomimetics
• Bioinspired Design
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Hamed Rajabi Jorshari is a Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering and Design at London South Bank University (LSBU), where he serves as the Director of the Mechanical Intelligence (MI) Research Group. He holds dual doctorates in Engineering and Natural Sciences and has published over 80 papers in top journals such as PNAS , Science Robotics , and Advanced Science . His interdisciplinary research bridges biology and engineering to develop bioinspired solutions in robotics, structural design, and materials. Research Interests: Biomechanics of insect flight, wings, and cuticle Bioinspired robotics and adaptive structures Lightweight and fracture-resistant designs Mechanical Intelligence (MI) for engineering innovation Structural reinforcement and deployable systems His recent publications reveal a strong focus on bioinspired tensegrity, compliant joints, insect wing morphometry, and adaptive robotics—demonstrating a consistent trend in translating biological mechanisms into functional engineering systems. His tools like WingGram and WingMesh are advancing computational modeling in biomechanics. Scientific Awards: KiNSIS Best PhD Dissertation Award (2020) Kiel Life Science Postdoctoral Award (2019) ISBE Distinguished Student Award (2017) IFIA Gold Medal for bio-inspired robotic joint Royal Academy of Engineering Global Talent Endorsement (2021) Dr. Rajabi has successfully supervised over 60 postgraduate students, including 15 PhD candidates, and secured multiple research grants as principal investigator. He is actively involved in science communication through the YouTube channel Science4Everyone . Laboratories and Teams: He leads the Mechanical Intelligence (MI) Lab at LSBU, which focuses on bioinspired design, soft robotics, and structural innovation. The lab includes PhD students, postdocs, and visiting researchers from institutions worldwide, and is equipped with advanced 3D printers, CNC laser cutters, mechanical testing machines, and high-speed cameras.

Tim Schorkمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Design
• Robotic Fabrication
• Additive Manufacturing in Architecture
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Tim Schork is a Professor at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) , affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering and the School of Architecture & Built Environment . His research focuses on integrating computational design , robotic fabrication , and additive manufacturing in architectural and construction contexts.

Davide Zappettiمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Robotics
• Tensegrity Structures
• Resilient Robotics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Davide Zappetti is a robotics researcher at the Laboratory of Intelligent Systems (LIS) within the Institute of Microengineering at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland. His work focuses on developing innovative structural solutions for collision-resilient robotics. Dr. Zappetti's research centers on tensegrity structures and dual stiffness mechanisms that enable robots to withstand impacts while maintaining operational rigidity. His work bridges mechanical engineering, materials science, and robotics to create more robust systems for unstructured environments. His notable publication on dual stiffness tensegrity platforms demonstrates how buckling struts can create passive transition between rigid and soft states in robotic structures. This research has been successfully implemented in practical applications including drones that survive 2-meter falls and rovers that withstand 5-meter drops, with energy absorption rates reaching 92.5%. Dr. Zappetti's research has potential applications across multiple scales, from large infrastructure to surgical devices, where passive load-triggered softening could enhance safety and functionality. His research has been supported by significant initiatives including the Swiss National Science Foundation's NCCR Robotics program and the European Project H2020 Aerial Core.

• Soft Robotics
• Tensegrity Systems
• Pneumatic Artificial Muscles
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Jan Petrš is a Researcher at the Laboratory of Intelligent Systems within the Institute of Mechanical Engineering at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). His work focuses on advancing robotic systems through bio-inspired designs, particularly in the domain of compliant and lightweight structures. His research centers on soft robotics , tensegrity mechanisms , and pneumatic artificial muscles . He employs evolutionary algorithms to optimize joint designs for balance between flexibility and load-bearing capacity, enabling applications in crawling robots and adaptive grippers. A key innovation includes integrating artificial muscles directly into tensile networks to achieve efficient motion replication of biological systems. Petrš' 2025 publication explores the co-design of spine-like tensegrity joints using McKibben actuators and elastic cords, validated in functional robotic platforms. The work demonstrates significant improvements in locomotion speed (110 mm/s) and payload capacity compared to prior tensegrity systems.

Luca Deseriمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Multiscale Mechanics of Materials
• Structured Deformations
• Biomechanics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Luca Deseri is a Full Professor of Solid and Structural Mechanics at the University of Trento, Italy. He is also a Research Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science (University of Pittsburgh, USA), Adjunct Professor at Carnegie Mellon University, and a Full Affiliate Member at the Department of Nanomedicine, Houston Methodist Research Institute. His research spans multiscale mechanics, biomechanics, and nonlinear elasticity. Ph.D., University of Pisa Master of Science in Structural Engineering, University of Bologna His work focuses on multiscale modeling of materials and structures, with applications to ligand-binding in cell membranes, mechanobiology, granular materials, ceramics, and concrete rheology. He has published extensively on fractional hereditariness, structured deformations, and nonlinear elasticity. Recent publications address lipid monolayer collapse, mechanotropism in cells, auxetic materials, bilayer deformation mechanics, and poroelasticity. His research often bridges solid mechanics with biology and biomedical engineering. Luca leads the Laboratory for Physical Modeling of Structures and Photoelasticity at the University of Trento, contributing to interdisciplinary studies in mechanics and biomedicine.

Muhao Chenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Dynamics
• Controls
• Aerospace Systems
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Muhao Chen serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering, University of Kentucky, a position held since 2023. Previously, he completed postdoctoral research in Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M University from 2021 to 2023. His academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Texas A&M University, 2021 M.S., Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 2016 B.S., Huazhong University of Science and Technology, 2013 Dr. Chen's research integrates Dynamics, Controls, and Robotics with specialized focus on Aerospace Systems and Tensegrity structures. His work addresses control theory applications for complex aerospace mechanisms and robotic systems, emphasizing structural innovation and dynamic system stability in engineering design.

Haibo Dongمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Fluid Mechanics
• Bio-inspired systems
• Morphing structures/biomimetics
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Haibo Dong is a Professor and Director of Graduate Studies at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Virginia. He has been at UVA since 2012 after serving as an Associate Professor at Wright State University. His research spans fluid dynamics, bio-inspired systems, and morphing structures, with a focus on computational modeling of biological and robotic locomotion. B.S., Chengdu University of Science and Technology M.S., University of Science and Technology of China Ph.D., Aerospace Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles (2003) His work in fluid dynamics explores vortex dynamics, wake-body interactions, and bio-inspired propulsion mechanisms through computational fluid dynamics (CFD). Recent publications highlight applications in robotic fish, flying snakes, and biomedical flow modeling. The 15 most recent articles (2025–2024) demonstrate a trend toward understanding schooling behavior, flexible propulsors, and multi-physics interactions in biological and robotic systems. Key subfields include fish school hydrodynamics, aerial undulation, bio-robotic simulations, and clinical flow analysis. AIAA Zarem Educator Award (2016) APS/DFD Best Video Award (2015) NSF CAREER Grant (2011) He teaches core courses like Computational Fluid Dynamics and Thermodynamics and leads the Flow Simulation Research Group (FSRG) in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Building, Room 348.

Timo de Wolffمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Applied Algebra
• Real Algebraic Geometry
• Polynomial Optimization
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Timo de Wolff leads the Applied Algebra research group at the Institut für Analysis und Algebra of Technische Universität Braunschweig. He will serve as department head for the mathematics department from 2025 to 2027. His work bridges real algebraic geometry, polynomial optimization, and computational methods, with applications in chemical reaction networks, material design, and theoretical computer science. Education: PhD in Mathematics (2013), TU Braunschweig Master in Mathematics (2008) and Philosophy (2010), Goethe University Research Interests: Nonnegativity of real polynomials and sums of nonnegative circuits (SONC) Amoeba and tropical geometry Polynomial optimization hierarchies Mathematical software development (e.g., POEM, Maximal_Mediated_Sets.sage) Scientific Engagement: Associate Editor, SIAM Journal on Applied Algebra and Geometry Advisory Board, MEGA and ICMS conference series Organized summer schools and public exhibitions like 'Unendlichkeit - Leere - Lebendigkeit' (2025) Awards: DFG Emmy Noether Program member (2017-2023) Elected member (2019) and Chair (2022-2023) of Die Junge Akademie Contact: Primary: t.de-wolff@tu-braunschweig.de Group: applied_algebra@tu-braunschweig.de

Herman Servatiusمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Rigidity of Graphs
• Tensegrities
• Motions in Molecules
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Herman Servatius serves as an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), with an additional affiliation in the Bioinformatics & Computational Biology program. His academic role emphasizes pedagogical innovation within mathematical sciences education and research. Education: PhD in Mathematics from Syracuse University (1987) Dr. Servatius specializes in structural graph theory and its applications to physical systems. His research focuses on Rigidity of Graphs —analyzing when frameworks maintain shape under stress—and Tensegrities , which explore self-stabilizing structures through tension-compression equilibrium. He extends these concepts to biological contexts via Motions in Molecules , modeling molecular flexibility using combinatorial geometry. This interdisciplinary work bridges pure mathematics with computational biology, revealing how abstract graph properties govern real-world structural behavior in both engineered and natural systems. No scientific awards were documented in the source material. Regarding academic mentorship and research funding, no details about student advisees, grant acquisitions, or sponsored projects were provided in the available documentation. No laboratories, research teams, or collaborative facilities were referenced in the institutional profile.

Jing Qinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Mathematical Optimization
• Variational Image Processing
• Compressive Sensing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jing Qin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Kentucky, within the College of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on Mathematical Optimization, Variational Image Processing, Compressive Sensing, and computational analysis of imaging data. His work addresses challenges in signal recovery, tensor decomposition, hyperspectral imaging, and machine learning applications. Recent publications emphasize advancements in tensor recovery algorithms, hyperspectral band selection, and graph-based signal processing. These contributions highlight innovations in iterative methods, regularization techniques, and deep learning models for structural analysis and robotic systems. Qin’s research bridges theoretical optimization frameworks with practical applications in remote sensing, medical imaging, and computer vision. His articles reflect a strong focus on interdisciplinary solutions, combining mathematical rigor with computational efficiency. Despite no explicitly listed awards or grants, his prolific publication record underscores sustained scholarly impact. Further details are available via his faculty webpage: http://ms.uky.edu/~jqi229/ .

Rodney Robertsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Robotics
• Teleoperation
• Image Processing
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Rodney Roberts is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Florida A&M University-Florida State University College of Engineering. He holds dual B.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering and Mathematics from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (1987) and M.S./Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University (1988/1992). Since 1994, he has been affiliated with the College of Engineering following a National Research Council Fellowship at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (1992-1994). His research focuses on human-robot systems, fault-tolerant design, teleoperation, and image processing, with over 150 refereed publications. His work has been funded by NSF, U.S. Air Force, Army Research Laboratory, NASA, and others. He serves on editorial boards for IEEE Transactions on Robotics and multiple journals, and has organized major conferences such as the 2009 IEEE International Conference on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics. Key professional roles include program chair positions for IEEE conferences and panel discussions on topics like Brain-Machine Interfaces and Future Technology Trends. His research emphasizes interdisciplinary applications in robotics, automation, and control systems.