جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Mixed-Integer Nonlinear Programming (MINLP)
• Global Optimization
• Chemical Process Optimization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tapio Westerlund is a Professor in Mathematics at Åbo Akademi University's Faculty of Science and Engineering. His research focuses on mixed-integer nonlinear programming (MINLP), convex optimization, and nonsmooth optimization techniques, with applications in chemical process engineering and environmental science. Key Research Areas: MINLP, global optimization, supporting hyperplane methods, and limestone dissolution modeling. Notable Contributions: Development of the Supporting Hyperplane Optimization Toolkit and reformulation frameworks for nonconvex MINLP problems. Collaborations: Active in interdisciplinary research networks with external collaborations across countries. His recent publications emphasize convex MINLP algorithms, hyperplane techniques, and applications to wet flue gas desulfurization. While no specific awards or students are listed in the provided data, his citations and Mendeley readership indicate significant academic impact.

Sascha Heitkamمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Multiphase Flow
• Foam Physics
• Fluid Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sascha Heitkam serves as Group Leader of Multiphase Flow at Dresden University of Technology's Institute of Process and Environmental Engineering, directing the Emmy-Noether Junior Research Group 'Towards Fluid Dynamics of Foam and Froth Flow' since 2020. His academic foundation includes: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Technology (TU Dresden, 2009) PhD in Fluid Mechanics (TU Dresden, 2014) with thesis on 'Manipulation of liquid metal foam with electromagnetic fields: a numerical study' Heitkam's research pioneers foam and froth dynamics through numerical modeling and experimental techniques. His work spans liquid metal foam manipulation under electromagnetic fields, convective instability in liquid foams, and industrial applications like fine particle flotation and enzyme separation via bubble adsorption. Current methodologies integrate ultrasonic sensing for real-time foam characterization in mineral processing. Awarded the prestigious Emmy-Noether Fellowship by the German Research Foundation, his funded projects demonstrate significant scientific impact: Numerical simulation of metal foam formation under magnetic fields (DFG, 2010-2014) Convective instability in liquid foams (2015-2018) EU H2020 FineFuture project on fine particle flotation (2019-2022) Ultrasonic sensors for ore flotation foams (2020-2023) Emmy-Noether project 'Towards Fluid Dynamics of Foam and Froth' (2020-2026) He leads experimental efforts in foam physics while teaching specialized courses on bubble phenomena, advancing both fundamental understanding and industrial process optimization in metallurgical and environmental engineering contexts.

• Acoustics
• Microfluidics
• Ultrasonics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Mikael Evander is a Researcher at Lund University's Department of Biomedical Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering, specializing in acoustofluidics. He is affiliated with the Acoustofluidics group and has published 52 research outputs across articles, conference proceedings, and book chapters. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and wellbeing. Evander's research spans acoustics engineering (100%), particle material science (58%), microfluidics (50%), transducer engineering (36%), and ultrasonics (34%). His work focuses on developing acoustic trapping technologies for biomedical applications, particularly in manipulating particles, cells, and extracellular vesicles. He has pioneered techniques for silica seed particles to improve nanoparticle acoustic trapping efficiency and throughput, as well as methods for rapid acoustic isolation of extracellular vesicles from blood plasma samples. His recent publications (2021-2024) demonstrate a clear trend toward clinical applications, especially in cancer diagnostics through exosome and microRNA analysis. The research shows increasing sophistication in acoustic trapping systems, moving from basic particle manipulation to complex biomedical sample processing for prostate cancer detection and proteome analysis. Best Poster Award (2023 Nov 17) for work on exosome proteome analysis Evander actively supervises graduate research, having mentored at least two students including C. Johannesson (Dissertation: Acoustic trapping, 2015-2019) and M. Isaksson (MoDeNT project). He is currently involved in four major projects with significant grant funding: AcouSome (exosome separation from blood, 2023-2025), MoDeNT (Model of the Developing Neural Tube), Sowing the seeds of acoustic trapping (2020-2025), and previously supervised the Acoustic trapping dissertation project. As a key member of the Acoustofluidics group, Evander collaborates extensively with Professor Thomas Laurell and Dr. Andreas Lenshof. His work bridges engineering and medical applications, with recent focus on translating acoustic trapping technology into clinical diagnostic tools for cancer detection and personalized medicine.

• Combustion
• Fluid Mechanics
• Multiphase Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Étienne Robert is a Full Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Polytechnique Montréal. He holds a B.Eng from Polytechnique Montréal and M.Sc./Ph.D. degrees from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). His primary affiliation is with Polytechnique Montréal, with past research experience at CERN. Professor Robert's research focuses on experimental approaches to fluid mechanics, particularly combustion dynamics and multiphase systems. Key research themes include: Fundamental studies of diffusion flames and thermo-diffusive instabilities Soot formation mechanisms and carbon nanostructure synthesis Acoustic manipulation of sub-micron particles for separation applications Hypergolic ignition systems for rocket propulsion Aerosol dynamics relevant to pathogen transmission and environmental systems His publication record shows strong emphasis on combustion science (40%), fluid dynamics (30%), aerosol physics (20%), and applied thermal engineering (10%). Recent work increasingly addresses sustainable energy applications including biomass polygeneration and hydrogen systems. Professor Robert leads an active research group with current supervision of 1 postdoctoral fellow and 4 PhD students. He has graduated 10 PhD and 11 Master's students working on projects spanning fundamental combustion, aerospace materials, and environmental fluid mechanics. Research funding includes NSERC Discovery grants and participation in EU-funded collaborations. Laboratory capabilities center on specialized combustion diagnostics, aerosol characterization systems, and acoustic manipulation setups. The group maintains unique experimental facilities including a one-dimensional diffusion flame burner enabling fundamental studies unobtainable in conventional systems.

• Structural Health Monitoring
• Topology Optimization
• Polymer Processing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Eric Monteiro is a Lecturer at École Nationale Supérieure d'Arts et Métiers (ENSAM) and Academic Director of the Master 1 Factory of the Future program. He is affiliated with the Laboratory for Processes and Engineering in Mechanics and Materials (PIMM), specifically within the DISCO research team focusing on Laser Processes. His research spans several key areas in mechanical engineering and materials science: Structural Health Monitoring : Developing advanced Lamb wave-based techniques for damage detection using signal processing and machine learning approaches Topology Optimization : Creating constrained natural element methods for stress and fatigue-constrained design optimization Polymer Processing : Modeling viscohyperelastic behavior in manufacturing processes like stretch blow molding Computational Mechanics : Developing novel numerical methods including hybrid twin approaches and meshfree techniques Laser Processes : Researching applications in materials processing and manufacturing His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on computational methods development, with applications spanning structural optimization, wave propagation analysis, manufacturing process simulation, and material behavior modeling. This work consistently combines theoretical frameworks with experimental validation. As Academic Director, he oversees the Master 1 Factory of the Future program while maintaining an active research portfolio through PIMM laboratory, which provides access to experimental platforms for materials characterization and advanced manufacturing processes.

• Wireless Networks
• Mobile Systems
• Network Protocols
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Lili Qiu is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Texas at Austin and Vice Managing Director of Microsoft Research Asia (Shanghai). She previously worked at Microsoft Research Redmond (2001-2004). Her research spans wireless networks, mobile systems, and network protocols, with recent work in acoustic sensing and AI-driven networking solutions. Research Focus Qiu's research addresses fundamental challenges in: Wireless network performance and interference management Mobile system optimization for real-world environments Acoustic-based localization and tracking technologies Deep learning applications for network reliability Next-generation cellular architectures (5G and beyond) Publication Trends Her recent publications (2020-2023) demonstrate a shift toward multimodal sensing systems combining acoustics and computer vision, edge intelligence optimization, and robust mobility management for next-generation networks. This reflects industry-academia convergence through her dual appointments. Awards and Honors IEEE Fellow (2017) ACM Fellow (2018) National Academy of Inventors Fellow (2022) N2Women: Stars in Networking (2017) ACM Distinguished Scientist (2013) NSF CAREER Award (2006) Best Paper Awards: ACM MobiSys 2018, IEEE ICNP 2017 Leadership and Affiliations She bridges academic research and industrial innovation through her joint appointment at UT Austin and Microsoft Research Asia, where she oversees strategic research directions in computing systems.

Gerard T. Canebaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Controlled chain polymerizations
• Radiation-Initiated FRRPP
• Thermoreversible Nanobiomaterials
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Gerard T. Caneba serves as Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Affiliated Professor in Materials Science and Engineering at Michigan Technological University's College of Engineering. His pioneering work spans polymer science, nanomaterials, and computational modeling with significant environmental applications. His educational background includes: PhD in Chemical Engineering, University of California—Berkeley MS in Chemical Engineering, University of California—Berkeley BS in Chemical Engineering, University of the Philippines Dr. Caneba's research focuses on transformative polymerization techniques, particularly the Free-Radical Retrograde-Precipitation Polymerization (FRRPP) process he discovered in the 1990s. Key areas include: Nanobiomaterials development for medical and environmental applications Carbon nanotube/polymer composites for radiation shielding and solar energy absorption Sustainability-driven systems targeting oil spill mitigation and carbon sequestration Advanced mathematical modeling of ultrasonic cavitation and polymerization dynamics His publication record (2006-2011) reveals strong thematic continuity in FRRPP applications, evolving from fundamental polymerization mechanisms toward energy and environmental solutions. The work consistently bridges experimental polymer synthesis with computational modeling, yielding innovations in membrane technology, composite materials, and sustainable chemical processes. Scientific Awards: No awards mentioned in source material Dr. Caneba secured NASA-Johnson Space Center funding for carbon nanotube research, directing projects on lightweight radiation shields and solar absorbers. His group maintains active laboratory facilities for polymer synthesis and characterization, though specific student advisees aren't documented in the provided text. The research team operates within Michigan Tech's chemical engineering infrastructure, emphasizing collaborative projects with NASA and industry partners to translate FRRPP-based materials into practical environmental and energy applications.