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Qian Yuمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental Geography
• Remote Sensing
• GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Qian Yu serves as an Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director for Geography within the Department of Earth, Geographic, and Climate Sciences at the School of Earth and Sustainability, University of Massachusetts Amherst. She earned her Ph.D. in Environmental Science from the University of California at Berkeley and maintains active research collaborations with Central Michigan University, UMass-Boston, USGS MA-RI Water Resources Center, and Woods Hole Marine Biological Laboratory. Her academic foundation: Ph.D. in Environmental Science, University of California at Berkeley Dr. Yu specializes in environmental geography using GIS, remote sensing, and spatial modeling to investigate complex environmental systems. Her research focuses on riverine carbon export through in situ spectral measurements and hyperspectral remote sensing (collaborating with Yong Tian and Bob Chen), aquatic biomass monitoring with satellite imagery (with USGS), object-based vegetation classification from high-resolution imagery, and greenhouse gas emissions/soil respiration studies (with Jim Tang at Woods Hole). Her methodologies advance understanding of carbon cycling, water quality dynamics, and ecosystem responses to environmental change across coastal and inland waters. Analysis of her 2021-2025 publications reveals concentrated expertise in blue carbon mapping of Northeast US salt marshes using LiDAR and optical remote sensing, alongside innovative work on suspended particulate matter, dissolved organic carbon, and foliar nutrient concentrations. She integrates multi-sensor satellite data (Landsat, Sentinel, GOES) to develop high-resolution environmental monitoring frameworks applicable to climate change mitigation and resource management. Scientific recognition is demonstrated through sustained partnerships with major research institutions including USGS and Woods Hole Marine Biological Laboratory, though specific awards are not documented in available sources. As Graduate Program Director, Dr. Yu leads geography graduate education while directing research supported by collaborative grants with Central Michigan University, UMass-Boston, USGS, and Woods Hole. Her work involves field campaigns for spectral data collection and algorithm development for environmental monitoring, operating within interdisciplinary frameworks that bridge remote sensing technology and ecological applications.

• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• Energy Systems
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Marco Castangia is a Research Fellow at the Interuniversity Department of Regional and Urban Studies and Planning (DIST) at Politecnico di Torino. He has been a Course Collaborator for the Programming Techniques course in Computer Science Engineering since the 2020/21 academic year, contributing to teaching and curriculum development. Current Position: Research Fellow at DIST Teaching Role: Programming Techniques, Computer Science Engineering Email: marco.castangia@polito.it Research Interests Marco's work focuses on applying machine learning and deep learning techniques to energy systems and environmental challenges. His research spans non-intrusive load monitoring for energy disaggregation, anomaly detection in household appliances using unsupervised methods, and neural network-based solar radiation forecasting via satellite image analysis. Recent projects include interpretable flood prediction models using transformer architectures and operational mode clustering for appliances. Scientific Contributions His publications demonstrate expertise in integrating AI with energy informatics and environmental modeling. Notable works include unsupervised learning for load monitoring (2024), transformer networks for flood forecasting (2023), and variational autoencoders for appliance anomaly detection (2022). Awards: National and international patent for Method for anomaly detection in electric appliances Collaborations Marco collaborates with researchers like Enrico Macii (doctoral advisor), Edoardo Patti, Massimo Poncino, and international colleagues such as Awet Abraha Girmay and Christian Camarda.

• Materials Science
• Mechanical Engineering
• Thermal Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Evangelia Palkanoglou is a Doctoral Researcher focusing on advanced materials and their thermomechanical behavior. Her work emphasizes computational modeling of cast irons, particularly compacted graphite iron (CGI), and explores thermal expansion, interfacial debonding, and high-temperature deformation. She also investigates structural applications of cold-formed steel in solar panel systems. Her research spans materials science, mechanical engineering, and civil engineering disciplines. Her educational background includes a BSc and MSc, followed by doctoral research. Key themes in her work include graphite morphology effects on material performance, boundary condition impacts in numerical simulations, and reliability of composite materials with dispersive inclusions. Evangelia's publications highlight methods for predicting material failure under thermal and cyclic loading, with applications in both metallic composites and civil infrastructure. She has contributed to understanding interfacial damage mechanisms and phase interactions in metallurgical systems.

Berkay Aydinمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Data Mining
• Databases
• Data Integration
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Berkay Aydin is a faculty member at Georgia State University's College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Computer Science. He received his Ph.D. and M.S. in Computer Science from Georgia State University (2017, 2016) and a B.S. in Computer Engineering from Bilkent University (2012). As a senior member of the Data Mining Lab (DMLab), his research focuses on spatiotemporal data analysis, deep learning, and data integration pipelines for solar big data. B.S., Computer Engineering, Bilkent University, 2012 M.S., Computer Science, Georgia State University, 2016 Ph.D., Computer Science, Georgia State University, 2017 His research explores heterogeneous large-scale solar data processing through techniques like: Spatiotemporal frequent pattern mining Time series mining and indexing Deep learning for solar event analysis Frequent pattern mining in non-relational databases Data integration pipelines for solar datasets Computer vision for evolving region trajectories Publications demonstrate expertise in transforming solar big data through novel algorithms in spatiotemporal analysis and co-occurrence pattern detection.

Simon Nicholsonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Global Environmental Governance
• Global Food Politics
• Climate Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Simon Nicholson is Associate Professor of International Relations and interim Associate Dean for Research at American University's School of International Service. His scholarly work centers on global environmental governance, food politics, and the politics of emerging climate technologies including solar geoengineering and carbon removal systems. Dr. Nicholson holds a Ph.D. in International Relations from American University and an LLM from the University of Waikato (New Zealand). His academic trajectory positions him at the intersection of environmental politics and technological innovation within international relations scholarship. His research program critically examines governance frameworks for climate-altering technologies, with particular focus on anticipatory governance, equity implications, and the political economy of carbon removal. He investigates how emerging technologies reshape global environmental politics through lenses of justice, power dynamics, and institutional design, emphasizing the social dimensions of technological interventions in Earth systems. Analysis of his 2021-2024 publications reveals dominant themes in solar geoengineering governance (35% of works), carbon removal policy (40%), and interdisciplinary methodological approaches (25%). Key trends include demand for inclusive decision-making processes, warnings against extractive carbon removal models, and frameworks for polycentric governance of climate technologies. His work consistently bridges theoretical international relations with urgent policy challenges. No major scientific awards are documented in the provided materials, though his scholarly initiatives have significantly shaped academic discourse in climate engineering governance. As interim Associate Dean for Research, Nicholson oversees SIS research strategy while co-leading two major initiatives: the Forum for Climate Engineering Assessment and Institute for Carbon Removal Law and Policy. His founding directorship of American University's Center for Environment, Community, and Equity demonstrates commitment to cross-campus collaboration on environmental justice issues, fostering partnerships between faculty, students, and community organizations. Nicholson established the Forum for Climate Engineering Assessment as a neutral scholarly platform for geoengineering discussions and co-founded the Institute for Carbon Removal Law and Policy to address governance gaps in emerging carbon removal technologies. These initiatives host workshops, publish policy briefs, and convene international experts, positioning American University as a hub for critical analysis of climate intervention technologies.

Jih-Sheng Laiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Power Electronics
• Energy Conversion
• Renewable Energy Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jih-Sheng (Jason) Lai is the James S. Tucker Professor at Virginia Tech's Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He directs the Future Energy Electronics Center (FEEC), leading research on power converters, renewable energy integration, and wide bandgap semiconductor applications. His team has won international competitions including the TECO 2024 Net Zero Tech International Contest and Google Little Box Challenge. Research focuses on developing high-efficiency energy conversion systems for utility-scale applications, with significant funding from ARPA-E and DOE. Current projects include hybrid binary multilevel inverters for medium-voltage applications and electrolyte-free solar microinverters.

Ceyda Senem Uyguner Demirelمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Water Disinfection
• Water Quality
• Photocatalytic Oxidation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ceyda Senem Uyguner Demirel is a Lecturer at the Institute of Environmental Sciences, Boğaziçi University, Istanbul (2007–present). She holds a Ph.D. (2005), M.S. (1999), and B.S. (1997) in Chemistry from Boğaziçi University. Her research focuses on water disinfection, water quality, photocatalytic oxidation, and natural organic matter characterization. She has coordinated projects such as the Boğaziçi University Research Fund initiatives on nanoparticle aggregation (2021–2022) and a bilateral Turkey-Italy project on advanced oxidation processes (2012–2015). Her work bridges environmental chemistry and engineering, emphasizing sustainable water treatment technologies. Her academic career includes research positions at institutions like the University of Salerno (2007), University of Fisciano (2006), and University of Wisconsin (2005). Key research areas involve photocatalytic degradation mechanisms, nanoparticle behavior in environmental systems, and solar-driven water treatment solutions. She has published extensively on TiO₂-based photocatalysts, organic matter transformation, and microbial inactivation under solar light. Recent projects highlight her leadership in studying nanoparticle interactions with organic matrices and developing green water treatment solutions. She collaborates internationally, evidenced by her work in Italy and the EU-funded WATERSPOUTT project (2016–2020). Her contributions advance both fundamental understanding and applied technologies in environmental science.

• Power Electronics
• Electric Motor Drives
• Renewable Energy Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Mutlu BOZTEPE is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Ege University's Faculty of Engineering. His research focuses on Power Electronics, Electric Motor Drives, Renewable Energy Systems, and Energy Conversion. He has contributed extensively to advancements in power inverters, wind energy conversion systems, and wireless battery charging technologies. With a strong emphasis on sustainable energy solutions, his work addresses challenges in grid integration, harmonic mitigation, and efficient power conversion. Research interests include optimizing power electronic converters for renewable energy applications, developing modular and scalable motor systems, and improving energy storage solutions. His publications highlight innovations in photovoltaic systems, inverter designs, and control strategies for electric drives. Prof. BOZTEPE has collaborated on projects involving solar inverters, magnetic catheter guidance systems, and energy-efficient industrial applications. His articles demonstrate a trend toward addressing technical barriers in renewable energy integration, such as harmonic limits in unbalanced grids and efficient DC/AC conversion. While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, his extensive publication record (over 60 entries) and citation metrics reflect significant academic impact. Advising and grant details are not provided in the available texts.

• Nanomaterials
• Energy Conversion
• Environmental Remediation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Porun Liu is an Associate Professor and ARC Future Fellow at Griffith University's School of Environment and Science (Chemistry and Forensic Science). He leads research in nanomaterials for energy conversion, environmental remediation, and electrocatalysis. His work focuses on functional nanomaterials like metal compounds, carbon materials, and composites for applications in energy storage, pollutant sensing, and biohazard removal. Education: PhD in Chemical Science from Griffith University (2007–2011). Liu has held roles including Deputy Director of the Centre for Catalysis and Clean Energy (2021–2024) and previously served as Lecturer and Research Fellow at Griffith. Research Interests: Development of nanomaterials via liquid-phase hydrothermal methods, vapor-phase synthesis, and advanced characterization techniques (e.g., TEM, XPS). His work emphasizes in-situ analysis of catalyst surface chemistries for reactions like hydrogen evolution, oxygen evolution, and CO₂ reduction. Recent Research Trends: His 2025 work explores Mo₂B₂ MBenes for mechanical/thermal stability and Ru nanoclusters for hydrogen evolution. 2024 studies include ZIF-derived catalysts for pollutant removal and sodium-ion battery electrolytes targeting dendrite suppression. Grants: $1.2M ARC Future Fellowship (2025–2029), multiple synchrotron-based characterization grants (e.g., XAS analyses for catalyst pathways). Students: Supervises doctoral researchers in areas like CO₂ electrolysis, electrocatalyst design, and solar-driven desalination. Labs: Active in Griffith’s Centre for Catalysis and Clean Energy, focusing on scalable nanotechnology for energy and environmental systems.

Nestor Fylaktosمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Decarbonization of the Economy
• Energy Systems Modelling
• Renewable Energy Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nestor Fylaktos is a Research Scientist at the Cyprus Institute (CyI), affiliated with the Energy, Environment & Water Research Center (EEWRC). He holds a PhD from Imperial College London focusing on socio-economic impacts of renewable energy systems in isolated communities. His work emphasizes decarbonization strategies, energy system modeling, and policy development for clean energy transitions. Dr. Fylaktos collaborates extensively with Cypriot stakeholders (government, industry, academia) to advance energy policies, including hydrogen integration, hydrocarbon exploration mitigation, and electric vehicle infrastructure. His research interests span Mediterranean energy futures, behavioral shifts in energy use, and clean mobility solutions. He has contributed to Cyprus' National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) analysis, emphasizing economy-wide policy impacts and climate neutrality pathways. Key projects include techno-economic assessments of distributed energy systems, experimental facility testing, and environmental impact evaluations. His publications highlight regional electricity trade potential in the Eastern Mediterranean, post-pandemic green recovery frameworks, and EV deployment effects on renewable generation in isolated grids. Dr. Fylaktos' work bridges academic research with practical policy implementation, focusing on achieving net-zero goals through interdisciplinary collaboration and stakeholder engagement.

Philip Leicesterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Renewable Energy Systems
• Solar Photovoltaics
• Energy Storage
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Philip Leicester is a Teaching Fellow at Loughborough University, affiliated with the Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering. His role focuses on Software Engineering and Energy Systems. He holds a BSc in Chemistry and Polymer Science Technology from Loughborough University (1985) and a PhD in renewable energy technologies, supervised by Drs. Paul Rowley and Chris Goodier. Prior to his academic role, he spent 15 years leading a software company and contributed to the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) standard for solar PV and battery storage systems. Philip earned his first-class BSc in Chemistry and Polymer Science Technology from Loughborough University of Technology in 1985, complemented by a Diploma in Industrial Studies from his placement at Norddeutsche Affinerie in Hamburg. He later returned to Loughborough to pursue a PhD in renewable energy technologies, completed under the supervision of Drs. Paul Rowley and Chris Goodier. His research interests span renewable energy systems, particularly solar photovoltaics (PV) and energy storage technologies. He applies probabilistic modeling using Bayesian networks to evaluate the social, economic, and environmental impacts of renewable energy deployment. His work also integrates software engineering methodologies for energy system analysis and smart grid technologies. Earlier research involved photochemistry and laser flash photolysis techniques for studying dye interactions on solid substrates. While no specific scientific awards are mentioned in the provided text, his contributions to renewable energy standards and academic research reflect significant professional recognition. Philip has collaborated with industry partners such as Solar Century and Solar Energy UK, contributing to the development of MCS standards for solar PV systems. His research as a former Research Associate at the Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST) explored the energy system impacts of widespread solar PV adoption in the UK. He is part of the Wolfson School’s energy systems research group and the Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST), focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to sustainable energy solutions.

• Development Studies
• Political Economy
• Economic Geography
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Lucy Baker is a Visiting Professor at the Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU) within the University of Sussex Business School. She holds a Senior Lecturer position in Environmental Geography at the Open University, UK. Her expertise spans development studies, political economy, and transitions to sustainability, focusing on renewable energy finance, electricity governance, and global production networks. She has conducted research in South Africa and multiple countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Education includes a PhD in Political Economy from the University of East Anglia (2012), an MSc in Development Studies from SOAS, and an MA in Spanish and French from the University of Edinburgh. She is fluent in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French. Research interests include the political economy of electricity, finance and renewable energy, and multi-scale governance of energy transitions. She has led grants such as the 'Sustainability and Inclusiveness of Mini-Grids in Africa' and contributed to projects like INNOPATHS on technology transitions. She previously edited the journal Geoforum and supervised PhD research on energy assemblages and hydropower dams. Her recent publications address mini-grid development, energy access in sub-Saharan Africa, and South African energy governance. She emphasizes the interplay between global processes and local realities in shaping sustainable energy transitions.

Pritam Dasمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Power Electronics
• Energy Storage Systems
• Wide-band Gap Devices
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Pritam Das is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Binghamton University. He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Western Ontario (2010) and has held academic positions including Assistant Professor at the National University of Singapore and adjunct researcher at the Solar Energy Research Institute of Singapore (SERIS). His research focuses on power electronics, energy storage systems, and wide-band gap devices. He leads the Power Electronics Research Laboratory and founded PowerEff, a power solutions company. Education: Bachelor's in Electronics and Communication Engineering, University of Burdwan, India Master's in Applied Science, Electrical Engineering, University of Western Ontario (2005) PhD in Electrical Engineering, University of Western Ontario (2010) Research Interests: Resonant converter topologies Wide-band gap semiconductor integration Energy storage (vanadium redox batteries) High-efficiency LED drivers Electrified transportation systems Smart grid technologies Publications reflect advancements in resonant converters, energy storage optimization, and LED driver design. His 2023 NSF CAREER Award supports research into Multi-level Bridge Tapped Resonant (MBTR) Solid-State Transformers. He holds one granted U.S. patent and four pending patents related to power conversion systems. Grants & Awards: NSF CAREER Award ($537,959, 2023) U.S. Patent 11,013,083 (Electrolytic capacitorless LED driver) Labs & Teams: Directs Binghamton’s Power Electronics Research Laboratory, focusing on next-generation power conversion systems and sustainable energy solutions.

A. K. M. Abdullah Al-Aminمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Agri-Tech Economics
• Precision Agriculture
• Autonomous Crop Machines
• +۸ مورد دیگر

A. K. M. Abdullah Al-Amin serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU), Mymensingh. He is also an Elizabeth Creak Fellow conducting PhD research at Harper Adams University in the United Kingdom and was previously a Visiting Scholar at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana. His academic journey includes prestigious recognitions such as the Prime Minister Gold Medal 2014 and University Prize from BAU for exceptional academic performance. Dr. Al-Amin's research interests focus on Agri-Tech Economics , particularly examining the economic feasibility of autonomous crop machines as alternatives to conventional machinery. His work spans Precision Agriculture, Farm Management, Agroecological Farming, Cropping Systems, Farming Systems, Climate Change Adaptation, and Environmental Conservation. His research demonstrates how technological innovation can address labor scarcity, operational efficiency, and environmental sustainability challenges in agriculture. His publication record reveals a strong trend toward analyzing the economic implications of agricultural automation, with particular emphasis on how field size, shape, and biodiversity considerations affect the viability of autonomous machinery. His recent work explores regenerative agriculture models, strip cropping systems with autonomous machines, and the intersection of climate change adaptation with farming economics. These studies consistently connect technological innovation with economic viability for smallholder farmers in Bangladesh and similar contexts. Elizabeth Creak Fellow at Harper Adams University (2020-Present) Outstanding Graduate Student 2022 by International Society of Precision Agriculture Prime Minister Gold Medal 2014 by University Grants Commission of Bangladesh University Prize by Bangladesh Agricultural University EXIM Bank Scholar at Bachelor and MS levels National Science and Technology Fellowship 2014-2015 Best Publication Award 2020 by BAU Teachers Association Dr. Al-Amin leads research initiatives through Al-Amin's HEED: Hub for Economic and Environmental Decisions, focusing on the economic dimensions of agricultural technology adoption. His work with the Global Institute for Agri-Tech Economics (GIATE) and Harper Adams Business School demonstrates strong international collaboration, particularly with researchers from Purdue University and other global institutions. His research program addresses critical gaps in understanding how technological innovation can be economically viable for smallholder farming systems while promoting environmental sustainability. His laboratory and research team work at the intersection of agricultural economics and technology assessment, utilizing sophisticated modeling approaches like the Hands Free Hectare-Linear Programming (HFH-LP) model to evaluate the economic performance of autonomous agricultural systems. This work connects engineering feasibility with economic viability, providing crucial insights for policymakers and agricultural technology developers.

Boukje Huijbenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Sustainable Business Models
• Circular Economy
• Business Model Innovation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Boukje Huijben serves as an Assistant Professor in Sustainable Business Model Innovation within the Innovation Technology Entrepreneurship and Marketing (ITEM) group at Eindhoven University of Technology's Department of Industrial Engineering and Innovation Sciences. Her research bridges academic theory and practical application in sustainable business transformation across AgroFood, Energy, and Logistics sectors. With over 44 research outputs and 934 citations, she leads significant projects including URBANE (2022-2026) focused on agroecological transformation in West Africa and C-PlaNeT on circular plastics. PhD in Innovation Sciences, TU/e (2015) Postdoctoral Researcher, Strategic Area Energy (SAE), TU/e Lecturer in sustainability transitions (TU/e and external institutions) Huijben's research centers on sustainable business model innovation, with particular expertise in circular economy implementation, actor engagement strategies, and overcoming regulatory barriers. Her work reveals how businesses can successfully transition to circular models through stakeholder collaboration, value chain reconfiguration, and context-specific adaptation. Current projects examine agroecological business models in West Africa and circular plastics networks, demonstrating practical applications of theoretical frameworks. Her recent publications (2023-2025) show increasing focus on systemic transitions, particularly in plastic waste management and agricultural transformation. Key trends include developing actor engagement frameworks for circular transitions, analyzing barriers for circular start-ups, and designing business models for peri-urban farming systems. Her work consistently bridges theoretical innovation with practical implementation across multiple sectors. First Price Posters COMBURA conference (2008) STW valorisation grant (2009) Winner New Venture Business Plan Competition (2010) Top 20 New Venture Business Plan Competition (2011) Huijben actively supervises bachelor and master theses while involving students in ongoing research projects, particularly in sustainable business model development. She leads significant grant-funded initiatives including the €2.5M URBANE project funded by the European Union and the C-PlaNeT network focused on circular plastics training. Her teaching includes the bachelor course 'Green Business Models' and an Innovation Bootcamp for PhD/PDEng students in smart cities. As Chair of the International Sustainable Business Model Research Community and member of 'Het Groene Brein' (The Green Brain), Huijben facilitates connections between academic research and industry implementation. Her work through the URBANE project involves multi-stakeholder teams across Europe and West Africa, while C-PlaNeT coordinates a European training network for circular plastics innovation.