جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Mark Dennisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Theoretical Physics
• Structured Light
• Singular Optics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mark Dennis is a Professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of Birmingham's School of Physics and Astronomy, leading the Theoretical Physics Group. He previously held the same position at the University of Bristol and co-led the SPOCK Leverhulme programme grant. His research focuses on waves, topology, and structured light, with applications in optics, quantum mechanics, and molecular biology. Education: PhD in Theoretical Physics from the University of Bristol and MSci in Mathematics and Theoretical Physics from the University of St Andrews. Research interests include singular optics (optical vortices, polarization singularities), applied knot theory in physics and biology, and statistical geometry in quantum chaos and cosmology. He has published over 100 papers and edited major works like The Princeton Companion to Applied Mathematics . Supervises PhD students in theoretical physics, emphasizing interdisciplinary projects. Editorial roles include JPhys Photonics and Proceedings of the Royal Society A . Active in topological design research through the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training.

• Physical Simulations
• Geometry Processing
• Fluid Dynamics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Marcel Padilla is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Interactive Geometry Lab within the Department of Computer Science at ETH Zürich, supported by the Feodor-Lynen Fellowship from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. Previously, he completed his PhD at TU Berlin under Professors Ulrich Pinkall and Peter Schröder, focusing on solar corona modeling and geometry processing. Education: PhD in Computer Science, TU Berlin (2023) MSc in Mathematics, TU Berlin (2018) BSc in Mathematics, TU Berlin (2016) Research Interests: Marcel’s work spans physical simulations, geometry processing, fluid dynamics, and plasma modeling. He explores applications in computer graphics, such as modeling solar corona dynamics and vortex filament behavior. His methods often leverage discrete exterior calculus and variational principles to achieve computational efficiency and accuracy. Key Contributions: Recent work includes Exact 3D Green’s Function Integrations on Triangles (2025), Going with the Flow (2024), and Filament Based Plasma (2022). These studies address challenges in fluid-structure interaction, plasma visualization, and efficient numerical integration. Awards: Feodor-Lynen Fellowship (Alexander von Humboldt Foundation) Teaching & Outreach: Marcel has taught courses on Discrete Differential Geometry at ETH Zürich and Geometry Processing at TU Berlin. He also develops practical resources for Houdini programming and scientific presentation design. Labs & Collaborations: His research is supported by institutions like the DFG Collaborative Research Center TRR 109 and the Einstein Foundation Berlin. He actively contributes to open-source projects, including implementations of his publications on GitHub.

Amar Kamatمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)
• Biomimetics
• Bioinspired Sensors
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Amar Kamat is a Guest Researcher at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Science and Engineering, affiliated with the Advanced Production Engineering department. He holds a Ph.D. from Pennsylvania State University (2016), an M.Sc. from the same institution (2011), and a B.Eng. from the University of Mumbai (2008). His research focuses on biomimetic engineering, additive manufacturing, and sensor development, particularly inspired by biological systems like seal whiskers. Key roles include Founder/CEO of Sencilia B.V. (a RUG spin-off), Postdoctoral Researcher (2017–2021), and Postdoctoral Fellow at Penn State (2017). He has received awards such as the FSE Postdoc Prize (2020) and NWO Takeoff Grant (2020). Research interests span 3D printing, bioinspired sensors, flexible electronics, and laser-materials processing. Notable work includes developing graphene-based sensors mimicking seal whiskers for flow sensing and robotics applications. His articles explore biomimetic mechanisms, hydrodynamic sensing, and advanced materials processing techniques. Awards include grants and fellowships from NWO, DAAD, and Penn State. His work bridges academic research with industry, exemplified by Sencilia B.V., which commercializes his sensor innovations. Collaborations include projects on conformal cooling channels and laser powder bed fusion technologies.

• Fluid Mechanics
• Turbulence
• Aerodynamics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ramis Örlü is a Full Professor of Fluid Mechanics at OsloMet – Oslo Metropolitan University (since 2024). Previously, he held roles including Associate Professor at OsloMet (2023–2024), Adjunct Professor at the University of Bologna (2017–2023), and Docent at KTH Royal Institute of Technology (2015–2023). He obtained his Ph.D. in engineering mechanics from KTH in 2009 and an engineering degree from Ruhr University Bochum in 2003. His research focuses on turbulent flows, skin-friction and drag reduction, experimental fluid dynamics, and high-fidelity simulations. He has extensive experience with wind tunnel facilities and advanced measurement techniques. He serves as editor of Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science and on editorial boards of Flow, Turbulence and Combustion and Advances in Aerodynamics . His recent work includes studies on turbulent boundary layers around airfoils, adverse pressure gradient effects, and plasma actuator efficiency. He has collaborated with institutions like KIT, FAU Erlangen, and Turkish-German University through guest professorships and fellowships. Örlü’s research bridges fundamental fluid mechanics with industrial applications, emphasizing turbulence control and flow characterization. His experimental and simulation datasets are publicly accessible for select cases, furthering collaborative research efforts.

Alexander Peninمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Quantum Field Theory
• Particle Physics
• High-Energy Physics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Alexander Penin is a faculty member in the Department of Physics at the University of Alberta, associated with the Faculty of Science. His research focuses on perturbative quantum field theory, with applications to particle and condensed matter physics. He is affiliated with institutions such as the Perimeter Institute, ETH Zürich, and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). Penin teaches advanced courses including Quantum Mechanics B and Mathematical Methods for Physics II. Research Interests: Quantum field theory at high energies and thresholds Higgs boson production mechanisms QCD and electroweak precision calculations Heavy quarkonium dynamics (bottomonium, toponium) Top quark physics and threshold effects Condensed matter phenomena (Josephson junctions, quantum Hall effect) Lattice NRQCD and nonrelativistic QCD Key Research Trends: Recent work emphasizes resummation techniques for collider phenomenology, light quark effects in Higgs production, and emergent gravity in oscillating field backgrounds. His studies bridge particle and condensed matter physics, with applications to tabletop experiments and precision measurements. Awards & Grants: Mercator Professorship (2011-2014, DFG) Alberta Ingenuity Award (2008) KSETA Invited Professorship (2015-2016, KIT) NSERC Discovery Grant Advising & Collaborations: Supervised PhD/MSc students (e.g., Ahmed Rayyan, Logan Gates) and postdocs (Jan Piclum, Dirk Seidel). Active in international collaborations on Higgs physics, top quark mass determinations, and quantum vacuum polarization effects. Labs & Teams: Leads theoretical particle physics research group at the University of Alberta, collaborating with institutions like CERN, DESY, and the Perimeter Institute. Group focuses on both analytical calculations and phenomenological studies for collider experiments.

Daniel Arovasمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Quantum Hall Effect
• Strongly Correlated Systems
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Daniel Arovas is a Professor in the Department of Physics at UC San Diego. He earned his Ph.D. from UC Santa Barbara in 1986. His research focuses on theories of strongly correlated quantum systems, particularly in low dimensions where quantum fluctuations create exotic states of matter. His investigations span fractional quantum Hall systems, quantum antiferromagnets, SU(N) spin systems, and effects of disorder on transport phenomena. Arovars' research examines fundamental quantum phenomena in condensed matter systems, with publications exploring quantum magnetism, fractional statistics, and low-dimensional quantum behavior. His work often bridges theoretical concepts with experimental observations in quantum materials.

• Stratospheric Dynamics
• Climate Modeling
• Polar Vortex
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Prof. Lesley Gray is a Professor at the University of Reading, contributing to climate modeling and stratospheric dynamics research. Her work appears in meteorological and climate science journals. Research focuses on stratospheric polar vortex behavior, solar-climate interactions, and climate model development for CMIP6. Significant contributions include HadGEM3-GC3.1 model simulations and analyses of Atlantic multidecadal variability through the ACSIS program. Publications demonstrate expertise in reanalysis validation, QBO dynamics, and stratosphere-troposphere coupling mechanisms. Recent work examines vortex-atmosphere interactions on multidecadal timescales and climate model historical simulations.

Kelsey Lucasمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Ecological Biomechanics
• Fish Swimming Mechanics
• Habitat Selection
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kelsey Lucas is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Calgary's Faculty of Science. Her research program in ecological biomechanics investigates how fish swimming mechanics influence behavior, energetics, and habitat selection. She examines how body morphology and movement dynamics determine swimming performance across species and environments. Her work integrates biomechanical measurements with ecological context to understand habitat occupancy patterns in freshwater systems. This research provides biomimetic insights for underwater vehicle design while assessing environmental impacts on fish populations. Dr. Lucas teaches courses including Vertebrate Zoology, Animal Physiology, and Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy. Her lab website provides additional information about ongoing research projects and publications.

• Fluid Dynamics
• Oceanography
• Turbulence
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Simen Ådnøy Ellingsen is a Professor in the Department of Energy and Process Engineering at NTNU. His research focuses on fluid dynamics, particularly wave-turbulence interactions, remote sensing of ocean currents, and free-surface turbulence. He holds dual PhDs in War Studies (King's College London) and Quantum Physics (NTNU). Ellingsen has received prestigious awards including the ERC Consolidator Grant (2023-2027) and was recognized as an Outstanding Academic Fellow at NTNU (2018-2022). His work bridges experimental and theoretical approaches, with recent studies exploring vortex structures and gas transfer across air-water interfaces. Education: MSc in Technical Physics, NTNU (2001–2006) PhD in War Studies, King's College London (2006–2009) PhD in Quantum Physics, NTNU (2007–2011) Awards and Affiliations: Member, Royal Norwegian Society of Sciences and Letters Former member, Young Academy of Norway (2019–2023) Exxon Mobil Prize for Best PhD Thesis in Basic Research (2011) Research Trends: Recent publications emphasize experimental and computational studies of wave-current interactions, turbulence effects on surface deformations, and remote sensing techniques. His work addresses challenges in oceanography, environmental fluid dynamics, and geophysical fluid mechanics. Grants and Advising: Led the WaTurSheD project under the ERC Consolidator Grant Collaborations include interdisciplinary teams studying fluid dynamics and remote sensing Ellingsen’s contributions span academic and artistic domains, including his role in the prog rock band Shamblemaths, reflecting his creative dual identity.

Morten Eskildsenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Superconductivity
• Magnetic Materials
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Morten Eskildsen is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Notre Dame. His research focuses on mesoscale magnetic structures, including skyrmions in chiral magnets and vortices in superconductors. He employs small-angle neutron scattering at facilities like Oak Ridge National Laboratory, complemented by molecular dynamics simulations. Education: Completed a M.Sc. (1994) and Ph.D. (1998) at the University of Copenhagen and Risø National Laboratory, Denmark. Research interests include topological materials, vortex lattice dynamics, and superconductivity. His work investigates skyrmion manipulation by electrical/thermal currents and vortex lattice behavior in unconventional superconductors like UPt₃ and Sr₂RuO₄. Honors: Rev. Edmund P. Joyce, C.S.C., Teaching Award (2016) Fellow of the American Physical Society (2014) Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship (2005-2009) Lab & Group: Leads the Eskildsen Research Group, focusing on experimental studies of magnetic and superconducting phenomena. The group's work bridges mesoscopic structure studies with fundamental condensed matter physics.

Sharath Girimajiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Turbulence Modeling
• Fluid Dynamics
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sharath S. Girimaji is a Professor of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering and currently serves as the Department Head of Ocean Engineering at Texas A&M University. He holds the Wofford Cain Chair II and serves as Chief Scientist at the ASTRO Center. His research focuses on turbulence modeling, computational fluid dynamics, and high-speed flows. Girimaji earned his Ph.D. from Cornell University in 1990, following degrees from Cornell (M.S., 1986) and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (B.Tech., 1983). Education: Ph.D., Cornell University, 1990 M.S., Cornell University, 1986 B.Tech., Indian Institute of Technology Madras, 1983 Research Interests: Dr. Girimaji specializes in turbulence closure modeling, scale-resolving simulations (e.g., PANS), and computational methods for compressible and multiphase flows. His work addresses challenges in high-speed aerodynamics, combustion, and magnetohydrodynamics. Recent efforts include data-driven approaches for turbulence modeling and applications in renewable energy systems like wave energy converters. Awards & Recognition: 2010: Texas Engineering Experiment Station Fellow 2007: Dow Chemical Fellow 2006: Brockett Professor & TEES Fellow 2001: TEES Special Research Fellow Grants & Advising: His research is supported by grants from agencies including the U.S. Department of Energy and the Office of Naval Research. He has advised numerous graduate students and collaborates with industry and academic partners on advanced fluid dynamics projects. Labs & Teams: He leads the ASTRO Center and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams in the Texas A&M College of Engineering, focusing on innovative solutions for fluid mechanics challenges in energy and aerospace systems.

James Hubbard Jr.مشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Smart Structures
• Morphing Aircraft
• Autonomous Vehicles
• +۳ مورد دیگر

James Hubbard Jr. is Professor and Oscar S. Wyatt, Jr. '45 Chair I Professor at Texas A&M University's College of Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering. He holds a Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. from MIT and serves as Director of the RELLIS Starlab Facility. Research focuses on adaptive structures, morphing aircraft, drone control systems, and human-machine interfaces. Key areas include real-time shape control of aerospace systems and quantum decision-making for human-robot teaming. Awards include the ASME Adaptive Structures Award (2022), National Academy of Inventors Fellowship (2021), and SPIE Lifetime Achievement Award (2016).

Ellen Luckinsمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Applied Mathematics
• Fluid Mechanics
• Continuum Mechanics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ellen Luckins is a Warwick Zeeman Lecturer and Leverhulme Early Career Fellow at the University of Warwick's Mathematics Institute. Her research focuses on fluid and continuum mechanics, particularly in industrial and environmental applications involving porous media, phase changes, and free-boundary problems. She employs homogenization techniques, asymptotic analysis, and multi-scale modeling to study evaporation, decontamination processes, and material science challenges. Recent work includes modeling impurity deposition during evaporation in porous materials and the dynamics of mushy zones in binary alloys. Education includes a DPhil (PhD) from the University of Oxford's InFoMM CDT, with a thesis on silicon production processes in submerged arc furnaces. She has contributed to study groups on industrial mathematics, addressing problems like energy harvesting and chocolate processing. Her teaching includes advanced fluid mechanics courses at Warwick. Awards include the prestigious Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship, supporting her research in applied mathematics. Her work bridges theoretical modeling with real-world applications, often collaborating with industry partners like Elkem. Key research themes include mathematical decontamination of porous materials, thermal-electrical interactions in metallurgical processes, and evaporation-driven flows in environmental systems.

• Atmospheric Science
• Meteorology
• Climate Modeling
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Bethan Harris is a researcher affiliated with the University of Reading, focusing on atmospheric processes, climate dynamics, and aerosol impacts. She holds a PhD in Meteorology from the University of Reading (2020), where her doctoral work centered on available potential energy in tropical cyclones. Her research integrates theoretical models with observational data to explore topics like tropical cyclone energetics, volcanic aerosol climate effects, and radiative transfer in aerosol systems. Key contributions include advancing understanding of cyclone dynamics via available potential energy frameworks, quantifying volcanic aerosol impacts on surface temperatures, and evaluating radiative effects of semi-volatile aerosol components. Harris collaborates with institutions globally, contributing to projects like the AeroCom Radiative Transfer Experiment (2013). Her interdisciplinary work extends to paleoclimatology, using phytolith records to reconstruct Holocene environmental changes in North Africa. Her publications span journals such as Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences , Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics , and Weather . Despite her prolific output, no formal academic rank or awards are explicitly noted in the provided texts.

Bart van Eschمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Thermal Engineering
• Fluid Mechanics
• Energy Conversion
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Bart van Esch is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), specializing in thermal and fluid engineering, energy conversion, and hydraulic turbomachinery. He leads the Power & Flow section and the Group Van Esch, focusing on CFD and industrial applications such as optimizing pumping station energy efficiency and minimizing fish mortality in pumps. He holds a part-time professorship at Jiangsu University, China, since 2017. His academic background includes an MSc in Astronomy (Leiden University, 1990), a Master of Technological Design in Computational Mechanics (Twente University, 1992), and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Twente University, 1997). He joined TU/e as an Assistant Professor in 1997, advancing to his current role. Research collaborations include Jiangsu University and Bosman Watermanagement, where he designs fish-friendly pumps. His work bridges disciplines like fluid mechanics, biology, and control systems to innovate in hydraulic machinery. He received the Best Teacher of the Year 2017 award. Editorial roles include Advisory Board Member of Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science and Associate Editor of the ASME Journal of Fluids Engineering (2012–2018). Current educational activities span courses like Engineering Design, Thermal and Fluid Engineering, and Honors Program modules. His research emphasizes sustainable energy solutions and eco-friendly engineering practices.