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Michael Ulbrichمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nonlinear Optimization
• Optimal Control
• Numerical Analysis
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Prof. Dr. Michael Ulbrich is a full professor and Chair of Mathematical Optimization at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), within the School of Computation, Information and Technology. He has held this position since 2006 and previously served as Dean of Studies (2007–2010) and Vice Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics (2012–2015). His research focuses on nonlinear optimization, optimal control, and numerical analysis, with applications in fluid dynamics, shape optimization, and PDE-constrained systems. He leads projects in the DFG SPP 1962 and IGDK 1754, and has received prestigious awards including the Howard Rosenbrock Prize (2015) and the Doctoral Award from the TUM Association of Friends (1996). Ulbrich is Editor-in-Chief of Optimization and Engineering and contributes to multiple journals. His work bridges theoretical foundations and practical applications, including CO2 sequestration, fluid-structure interaction, and distributed optimization algorithms. Education: PhD (1996), Habilitation (2002) in Mathematics at TUM. Research stays at Rice University (USA) under DFG funding. Research Areas: Semismooth Newton methods, PDE-constrained optimization, optimal control of Navier-Stokes equations, and distributed parameter systems. Awards: Rosenbrock Prize, Teaching Excellence Awards, and recognition for doctoral work. Leadership Roles: Department Head of Mathematics (2022–), Member of TUM Senate (2019–2022), and Co-Chair of GAMM 2018. Ulbrich has authored influential textbooks like Semismooth Newton Methods for Variational Inequalities and Nichtlineare Optimierung . His recent projects include OptiGeoS (2024–2026) and collaborations on nonsmooth optimization and stochastic algorithms. His academic contributions span over 100 publications, emphasizing both algorithmic innovation and rigorous mathematical analysis.

• Energy Geotechnics
• Environmental Geotechnics
• Wind Energy Civil/Geotechnical Design
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James Tinjum is a Professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, College of Engineering. His interdisciplinary expertise spans geotechnical, geological, environmental, transportation, and sustainable energy engineering. Education PhD 2006, University of Wisconsin-Madison MS 1995, University of Wisconsin-Madison BS 1993, University of Wisconsin-Madison Research Interests Professor Tinjum’s research integrates energy geotechnics with environmental sustainability. He investigates wind energy site design, district-scale geothermal heating/cooling systems, beneficial reuse of industrial byproducts (e.g., coal-combustion residuals, cement kiln dust), life-cycle environmental analysis, and remediation of contaminated sites. Additional focus areas include thermal conduction in unsaturated soils, landfill liner performance, and PFAS management in Wisconsin. Recent Research Directions His 2020–2024 publications reveal a strong emphasis on geothermal system performance , wind-turbine foundation–soil interaction , and emerging contaminant transport (PFAS, chromium). Fiber-optic distributed temperature sensing (FO-DTS) is a recurring enabling technology, applied to both geothermal borefields and landfill covers. Life-cycle assessment methodologies are consistently employed to quantify environmental benefits of renewable energy and waste-reuse strategies. Scientific Awards 2018 Fellow, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 2003 ASCE Zone III Practitioner Advisor of the Year 2002 ASCE Wisconsin Section Outstanding Young Engineer Teaching & Mentoring Professor Tinjum teaches core geotechnical courses (Soil Mechanics, Foundation Systems) alongside specialized offerings in wind-energy balance-of-plant design and sustainable systems engineering capstone. He supervises numerous master’s and doctoral students through GLE 790/890 research credits each semester. Labs & Teams He directs field-scale instrumentation campaigns at two wind-turbine sites and multiple campus/district geothermal installations, leveraging fiber-optic sensing networks and thermal response testing to advance energy geotechnics.

• Phonetics
• Conversation Analysis
• Prosody
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Mattias Heldner is Professor of Phonetics and Head of Department at the Department of Linguistics, Stockholm University. He also serves as Director of the Phonetics Laboratory where he has developed advanced recording facilities for breathing movements and voice quality dynamics in conversation. Dr. Heldner received his PhD in Phonetics from Umeå University in 2002, completed a postdoc at TeliaSonera Sweden in 2005, became Docent in Speech Communication at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in 2007, and was appointed Professor in Phonetics at Stockholm University in 2011. His research focuses on communicative behavior relevant for turn-taking in conversation and signaling of prosodic functions such as prominence and boundaries. His work spans multiple dimensions of speech communication, including: Respiratory patterns and their role in conversation flow Voice quality dynamics as turn-taking cues Prosodic functions in spontaneous speech Physiological constraints in verbal communication Acoustic properties of child speech development Neural correlates of lexical stress Dr. Heldner's recent publications demonstrate how respiratory signals provide crucial information for predicting speech activity and managing turn-taking. His research combines physiological measurements with acoustic analysis to uncover hidden aspects of conversational organization, particularly the relationship between breathing patterns and speech timing. As an educator, Dr. Heldner has taught phonetics courses for Speech and Language Pathology students at Karolinska Institutet, University of Gothenburg, and Umeå University. He currently supervises one PhD student and has successfully supervised two PhD theses to completion. Dr. Heldner has held several Swedish research grants and served as one of the Technical Program Chairs for Interspeech 2017 in Stockholm. His Phonetics Laboratory has developed innovative systems like RespTrack for measuring respiratory movements during speech with high experimental control.

• Higher-order finite element methods
• Numerical linear algebra
• Multigrid methods
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Prof. Dr. Martin Kronbichler is a faculty member at the Faculty of Mathematics , Ruhr University Bochum , leading the Numerics group. His research focuses on higher-order finite element methods, multigrid techniques, and high-performance computing for complex fluid and solid mechanics problems. Key Research Areas: Higher-order finite element methods, iterative solvers, multigrid algorithms, exascale mathematical software, and computational fluid dynamics. Notable Projects: EU-funded dealii-X (exascale digital twins), BMBF PDExa (optimized PDE solvers for exascale), and DFG grants for cut-discontinuous Galerkin methods and geometric multigrid. Publications Trends: Recent works emphasize matrix-free operators for hyperelasticity, diffuse-interface models for additive manufacturing, and multigrid smoothers for higher-order elements. Scientific Awards: Recipient of the Humboldt Research Award for his contributions to numerical methods and HPC. Team: Collaborates with researchers like Dr. Shubham Kumar Goswami, Dr. Richard Schussnig, and Natalia Nebulishvili.

Joshua Gessمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Thermal management
• Heat transfer
• Microelectronic cooling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Joshua Gess is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical, Industrial, and Manufacturing Engineering department at Oregon State University's College of Engineering. He joined Oregon State in 2015 and serves as a co-principal investigator at the Enhanced Heat Transfer Laboratory, where he leads research in thermal management solutions for high-performance microelectronics. His educational background includes: PhD, Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University, 2015 MS, Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University, 2012 B.E., Mechanical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, 2005 Before academia, he worked as a mechanical engineer at SSOE Group (including consulting for Johns Manville) and Northrop Grumman where he focused on military communication equipment. Professor Gess specializes in advancing thermal management solutions for high-performance microelectronic equipment. His research spans multiple scales, examining single and two-phase heat transfer on the macro-scale with passive and active liquid immersion techniques, as well as on the micro and nano scale for complex embedded thermal management solutions. He combines fundamental heat transfer knowledge with novel experimental methods such as two-phase PIV and high-speed image capture to develop reliable and energy-efficient cooling solutions for demanding electronics systems. His publication record demonstrates a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated thermal management solutions, with recent work focusing on additive manufacturing applications for cooling systems, semiconductor thermal management, and nuclear reactor cooling systems. His research has significant implications for data center energy efficiency, where even small improvements in cooling efficiency could save enormous amounts of energy that could be returned to the grid. Gess is deeply committed to mentoring graduate students, emphasizing the practical applications of engineering principles. He attributes his interest in engineering to childhood influences like the movie RoboCop and the TV series MacGyver, and finds the reality of engineering work just as gratifying as he'd imagined. He particularly values the moments when his graduate students "get it" and watching them grow with each new accomplishment. As a person with a disability himself, Gess is passionate about establishing more robust support systems for people with disabilities at Oregon State. He is working with the School of Public Health to start an adaptive sports program, with the goal of building infrastructure that allows anyone to feel welcome and pursue advanced degrees at the university.

• Numerical Analysis
• Partial Differential Equations
• Finite Element Methods
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Sara Zahedi is a Professor of Numerical Analysis at the Department of Mathematics, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, working within the Division of Numerical Analysis, Optimization and Systems Theory. She serves as an Associate Editor for the SIAM Journal on Numerical Analysis and contributes to the SCI Faculty Board to enhance collaboration and transparency in academic decision-making. Her educational background includes a doctorate from KTH on numerical methods for fluid interface problems followed by a postdoctoral position at Uppsala University. Doctorate: KTH Royal Institute of Technology Postdoctoral Position: Uppsala University Zahedi's research bridges mathematical theory and practical applications, focusing on computational methods for partial differential equations in evolving domains. She pioneers Cut Finite Element Methods (CutFEM) to eliminate re-meshing requirements in multiphase flow simulations, ensuring accuracy and robustness when interfaces separate immiscible fluids. Her work specifically targets challenges in large deformations and time-dependent geometries. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a concentrated research trajectory in advancing CutFEM for diverse applications including Stokes flow, Darcy flow, Maxwell's equations, and hyperbolic conservation laws. Key trends include high-order conservative schemes, divergence preservation, stabilization techniques for unfitted meshes, and extensions to surface PDEs and multi-physics problems. Her scientific recognition includes: European Mathematical Society Prize (2016) for outstanding contributions by young researchers Wallenberg Fellowship (2019) with extension granted in 2024 Zahedi serves as examiner for Degree Projects in Scientific Computing (SF250X, SF259X) and course responsible for Engineering Mathematics projects (SA120X). Her Wallenberg Fellowship provides substantial research funding supporting her work on numerical algorithm development. While specific lab structures aren't detailed, her research operates within KTH's Division of Numerical Analysis, emphasizing collaborative development of simulation tools for industrial and scientific applications. Her current research focuses on extending CutFEM to complex multi-physics scenarios with emphasis on conservation properties and computational efficiency, with potential applications in aerospace, biomedical engineering, and environmental modeling.

Ali Maniمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Fluid Mechanics
• Turbulence Modeling
• Numerical Simulations
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Ali Mani is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University and a faculty affiliate at the Institute for Computational and Mathematical Engineering. He earned his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford in 2009, following an M.S. (2004) and B.S. (2002) from Stanford and Sharif University of Technology, respectively. His research focuses on fluid mechanics, turbulence, and numerical simulations, with applications in multiphase flows, electrokinetic systems, and applied mathematics. His group develops high-fidelity simulation tools and reduced-order models to understand transport processes in turbulent and chaotic systems. Research interests include turbulence modeling, two-phase flow dynamics, and electrochemical transport. Recent work explores eddy viscosity operators, nonlocal transport phenomena, and computational methods for multiphase systems. The group's studies often bridge experimental validation and numerical analysis to improve predictive engineering models. Key contributions span electrokinetic transport in porous media, superhydrophobic surface slip effects, and phase field modeling. His lab’s work is supported by grants focusing on fluid dynamics, renewable energy systems, and advanced simulation frameworks.

Han Huمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Phase-change heat transfer
• Two-phase flow
• Acoustic sensing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Han Hu serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Arkansas College of Engineering, holding the Twenty-First Century Professorship since 2025. He leads the NED3 research laboratory with active collaborations including Purdue University's Cooling Technologies Research Center and NASA Glenn Research Center. Education: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Drexel University (2016) B.S. in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, University of Science and Technology of China (2011) His research integrates phase-change heat transfer with AI-driven methodologies, focusing on thermal management solutions for power electronics through multimodal sensing systems. Current projects include pumped two-phase cooling for microchannel heat sinks and machine learning applications for bubble dynamics analysis in pool/flow boiling scenarios, supported by NSF and NASA grants. Scientific Recognition: Twenty-First Century Professorship in Engineering (2025) University of Arkansas Outstanding Mentor (2022-2024) Multiple ASEE conference awards for student mentorship (2022-2024) Faculty Gold Medal and Mechanical Engineering Service Award (2023) Dr. Hu mentors seven Ph.D. students and numerous undergraduates, with his NED3 lab securing $2.5M in recent funding including NSF grants for immersion-cooled electric motors and NASA EPSCoR research on boiling heat transfer. His team collaborates with UA-PTC's Aerospace Center of Excellence and ZIN Technologies on practical thermal management applications. The NED3 laboratory operates advanced facilities for synchronized optical, acoustic, and thermal measurements, featuring high-speed thermal imaging systems and custom-built flow boiling test rigs validated through partnerships with power electronics industry leaders.

Inga Berreمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Applied Mathematics
• Geothermal Energy
• Porous Media
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Inga Berre is a Professor at the Department of Mathematics, University of Bergen, and serves as Director of the Center for Modeling of Coupled Subsurface Dynamics (CSD). She leads the Porous Media Research Group and was appointed Argyris Visiting Professor at the University of Stuttgart's SimTech Cluster of Excellence in 2023. Research Interests: Mathematical modeling, partial differential equations, numerical methods for coupled thermo-hydro-mechanical-chemical processes in subsurface systems, and fault reactivation induced by injection/production. Scientific Leadership: Member of SIAM Council (2022-2027), Chair of SIAM GS activity group (2021-2022), Co-Chair of SET-Plan Deep Geothermal Implementation Working Group (2019-2021), and Chair of the Joint Program Geothermal, European Energy Research Alliance (2018-2021). Awards: 2011 Meltzer Award for Young Researchers. Advisory Roles: Member of Scientific Advisory Boards for GFZ (2024-2027) and SFB1313 (2018-), among others. Teaching: Developed courses on calculus, functional analysis, mathematical modeling, and numerical methods at the Bergen Summer Research School.

Jan de Gierمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mathematical Physics
• Statistical Mechanics
• Solvable Lattice Models
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Jan de Gier is a Professor at the School of Mathematics and Statistics, The University of Melbourne . He is also the Founding Director of MATRIX , Australia’s residential research institute in the mathematical sciences, and a former Deputy Director and Chief Investigator in the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Mathematical and Statistical Frontiers (ACEMS) . Additionally, he co-founded the Australian and New Zealand Association for Mathematical Physics (ANZAMP) in 2011 and served as its inaugural Chair. His research focuses on solvable lattice models at the intersection of mathematical physics and statistical mechanics . Key areas include the application of quantum integrability , algebraic structures like the Yang-Baxter equation, Hecke algebras, and quantum groups, as well as analytical methods such as complex analysis and elliptic curves. His work bridges pure and applied mathematics through connections between enumerative combinatorics , representation theory , and real-world phenomena like traffic flow modeling via exclusion processes . The 15 most recent articles reflect his expertise in integrable systems , non-equilibrium statistical mechanics , and algebraic combinatorics . Topics span Macdonald polynomials , stochastic duality , quantum spin chains , and traffic modeling , with methodologies involving matrix product forms , exact solutions , and critical phenomena analysis. He has contributed to editorial efforts through the AustMS Gazette and MATRIX Annals, and has been involved in public science communication via opinion pieces on mathematics funding and applications. His work emphasizes the importance of fundamental research in driving technological innovation, as highlighted in media articles discussing pi calculation , zero-knowledge proofs , and mathematics education .

Nenad Miljkovicمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Thermo-fluid Sciences
• Interfacial Phenomena
• Renewable Energy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Nenad Miljkovic is the Founder Professor in the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), with concurrent appointments in Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Materials Research Laboratory. He directs the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Center (ACRC) and is affiliated with the International Institute for Carbon Neutral Energy Research (Kyushu University). His research spans thermo-fluid sciences, interfacial phenomena, and renewable energy, focusing on enhancing efficiency in power generation, electronics cooling, and thermal management via micro/nanostructured surfaces. Miljkovic holds a BASc in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Waterloo (2009) and an M.S. (2011) and Ph.D. (2013) from MIT. Prior to UIUC, he was a Postdoctoral Associate at MIT and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at UIUC. His research integrates fundamental studies of phase change and electrokinetics with applied device development, including solar thermal conversion and atmospheric energy harvesting. Recent work explores frost dynamics, battery thermal management, and scalable anti-corrosion coatings. Miljkovic's publications emphasize heat transfer enhancement, droplet dynamics, and sustainable energy systems. His articles frequently address thermal management challenges in electronics and renewable energy applications, leveraging nanostructured surfaces and phase change materials. Honors include: ASME Fellow (2022) Founder Professorship, Grainger College of Engineering (2023) ASME Bergles-Rohsenow Young Investigator Award (2021) ONR Young Investigator Award (2017) NSF CAREER Award (2016) He leads the Energy Transport Research Laboratory, advising graduate students and collaborating with industry on thermal systems. Grants support work on electronics cooling, battery safety, and renewable energy integration.

Marc Hodesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Heat transfer
• Thermal management
• Supercritical fluids
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Marc Hodes is Professor in Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics at Tufts University. With a PhD from MIT, his research focuses on heat transfer phenomena with applications in electronics cooling, supercritical fluids, and thermoelectric systems. He directs the graduate program in Mechanical Engineering. Education: BS, University of Pittsburgh (1990) MS, University of Minnesota (1994) PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1998) Research Areas: Thermal management of electronics through microchannel cooling and liquid metal technologies; Apparent slip phenomena in microstructured surfaces; Mass transfer in supercritical CO 2 systems for aerogel processing; Thermoelectric module optimization for precision temperature control. Awards & Honors: NSF REU Fellowship (1989) E.T.S. Walton Visitorship Award Best Associate Editor, ASME Journal of Heat Transfer (2023) Research Leadership: Principal investigator on multiple NSF grants including projects on aerogel manufacturing, dropwise condensation, and analysis of convection in slip flows. Industry collaborations include Google, DARPA, and Bell Labs.

Eduardo Pereyraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Multiphase Flow
• Flow Assurance
• Artificial Lift
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Eduardo Pereyra is a Professor in the McDougall School of Petroleum Engineering at The University of Tulsa, where he serves as Associate Director for the Tulsa Fluid Flow Projects (TUFFP) and the Horizontal Wells Artificial Lift Project (TUHWALP) . His academic career spans theoretical and applied research in multiphase flow, flow assurance, artificial lift systems, and separation technologies. Education: Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Petroleum Engineering from The University of Tulsa; Dual B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and Systems Engineering from the University of Los Andes, Venezuela Pereyra’s research focuses on multiphase flow dynamics , particularly in gas-liquid and oil-water systems. His work addresses critical challenges such as slug flow mitigation , downhole separator efficiency , and ESP motor cooling , leveraging computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and experimental validation. Recent publications emphasize inclined pipe flows , severe slugging mitigation , and plunger lift optimization . Pereyra has received multiple accolades, including the 2023 SPE Production and Operations Award and the 2022 Kermit Brown Outstanding Teacher Award . His contributions to multiphase flow modeling have been recognized through the 2021 Zelimir Schmidt Outstanding Researcher Award . He actively collaborates with industry partners through TUFFP and TUHWALP, directing projects like the Horizontal Wells Artificial Lift Initiative .

Dimitrios Tsaoulidisمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Clean Energy
• Process Intensification
• Multiphase Flow Dynamics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dimitrios Tsaoulidis is a Senior Lecturer in Chemical Engineering at the University of Surrey and an Honorary Lecturer at University College London . He holds a PhD in Chemical/Nuclear Engineering and a Diploma in Chemical Engineering. University roles: Academic Integrity Officer, Senior Personal Tutor, Disability & Neurodiversity Representative Research spans clean energy (nuclear, bio, solar), healthcare (bioprocess scalability), and manufacturing using process intensification and microfluidics . His work combines experimental investigation , CFD simulations , and scale-up optimization for multiphase reactors . Notable research trends include: 15+ publications (2012–2023) on uranium extraction , biodiesel production , and pharmaceutical microfluidics , with grants from UKRI and Innovate UK . Scientific Awards : David Newton’s Award for Sustainability (UCL) Springer Thesis Award Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Associate Member of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (AMIChemE) Research Collaborations : Academic : Prof Panagiota Angeli (UCL), Prof Eric Fraga (UCL), Dr Maryam Parhizkar (UCL) Industrial : UK Atomic Energy Authority, National Nuclear Laboratory, GSK, Greenergy Ltd, Armfield Dr Tsaoulidis supervises PhD students (e.g., Mustapha Hamdan, Anna Tsitouridou) and PDRA staff (e.g., Dr Jamshid Zarkesh) in projects related to solar energy systems , nuclear fuel cycles , and pharmaceutical automation .

• Combustion Engineering
• Alternative Fuels
• Hydrogen Energy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Terese Løvås serves as Vice Dean of Research and Innovation at the Faculty of Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), where she leads strategic development of research and innovation activities. She concurrently holds the position of Professor of Combustion and Thermodynamics within the Department of Energy and Process Engineering. Her leadership responsibilities include oversight of Centers of Excellence, Horizon Europe projects, and PhD researcher training. Her research focuses on combustion engineering and alternative fuel technologies , particularly investigating ammonia and hydrogen combustion for zero-emission engines, biomass gasification processes, and reactive multiphase flow modeling. She heads the Engine Lab at NTNU and teaches Thermodynamics, Heat, and Combustion courses. Her work bridges theoretical modeling with experimental validation in sustainable energy systems. Løvås actively contributes to major research initiatives including LowEmission (SFI center), ACTIVATE (ammonia-powered agricultural vehicles), AMAZE (ammonia zero-emission), and CAHEMA (marine ammonia/hydrogen engines). Her publications reveal strong trends in ammonia combustion chemistry , emissions reduction , and advanced computational modeling for sustainable fuel systems, with increasing focus on nitrogen oxide formation mechanisms and dual-fuel strategies. Member of the Board of Directors, Combustion Institute (2022–present) Joint Editor, Proceedings of the Combustion Institute (2019–present) Alumni Fellow in Engineering, Churchill College, Cambridge University As Vice Dean, she manages NTNU's Research and Innovation Committee and represents the faculty in NTNU's Research and Innovation Committee. She supervises multiple PhD candidates and leads international collaborations through projects funded by the Norwegian Research Council, Nordic Energy Research, and EU programs. Her laboratory work focuses on optical engine diagnostics and advanced combustion testing. Løvås maintains active industry engagement through her leadership in the ComKin Research Group and membership in the Institute of Physics and Scandinavian-Nordic Section of the Combustion Institute. Her current work emphasizes practical implementation of ammonia-fueled engine technologies for marine and agricultural applications.