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Farrukh Alviمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Aerodynamics and propulsion
• Active-adaptive flow control
• Experimental fluid-gas dynamics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Farrukh Alvi is the Sr. Associate Provost for Strategic Initiatives and Innovation, Don Fuqua Eminent Scholar & Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Florida A&M University-Florida State University (FAMU-FSU) College of Engineering. He serves as Director of the Institute for Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Research, & Education (InSPIRE) and leads the FCAAP ME - Mechanical Engineering program in Aero-Propulsion, Mechatronics, and Energy. His roles include overseeing research and graduate studies, as well as directing major initiatives like the Florida Center for Advanced Aero-Propulsion (FCAAP) and the FAA Center of Excellence in Commercial Space Transportation (FAA COE CST). Dr. Alvi holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Pennsylvania State University (1992) and a B.S. in Nuclear Engineering from UC Berkeley (1987). His research focuses on active-adaptive flow control, experimental fluid-gas dynamics, and optical diagnostics. Notable achievements include developing microfluidic actuators (with ten patents) and securing over $25 million in external funding for research and STEM education. His work addresses noise reduction, flow efficiency in high-speed systems, and control technologies for aircraft, automobiles, and turbomachinery. Over 50 PhD/MS students, postdoctoral researchers, and scientists have been mentored under his supervision, resulting in over 200 publications. He is a Fellow of ASME and an Associate Fellow of AIAA. Key grants and partnerships include support from AFOSR, NASA, NSF, ONR, DARPA, and industry collaborators like Boeing and Northrop Grumman. His leadership extends to founding interdisciplinary research centers and advancing STEM education through collaborative initiatives.

David Larbalestierمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Superconductivity
• Materials Science
• Superconducting Magnets
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David Larbalestier is the Krafft Professor and Chief Materials Scientist at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, affiliated with the College of Engineering at Florida A&M University-Florida State University. He holds dual professorships in Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering. His research focuses on superconducting materials' structure-property relationships and their applications in high-field magnets, particularly for advanced accelerators and fusion energy systems. Dr. Larbalestier earned his B.S. (1965) and Ph.D. (1970) in Physical Metallurgy from Imperial College London. He has authored over 1,000 publications and holds patents in superconducting materials processing. His work emphasizes optimizing critical current density, vortex pinning, and mechanical resilience in materials like Nb3Sn, Bi-2212, and REBCO. He leads efforts to develop ultra-high-field magnets (e.g., 45 T magnets) and has pioneered overpressure processing techniques for Bi-2212 wires. His honors include Fellowship in the Royal Academy of Engineering, National Academy of Engineering membership, and the Cryogenic Materials Career Achievement Award. Key projects include the 40 T superconducting magnet at NHMFL and strategic initiatives for U.S. fusion magnet infrastructure. His lab collaborates globally on advanced superconductor manufacturing and magnet design for next-generation particle colliders and energy systems.

Kevin W. Casselمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Thermo-Fluid Sciences
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Boundary Layer Theory
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Kevin W. Cassel is a Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and Applied Mathematics at Illinois Institute of Technology, and serves as Vice Provost for Academic Affairs. He holds dual appointments in the Armour College of Engineering and the College of Computing. Education: Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering (Lehigh University, 1993), M.S. Mechanical Engineering (Lehigh University, 1990), B.S. Mechanical Engineering (Messiah College, 1988). Research focuses on analytical and computational solutions to partial differential equations, numerical algorithms for fluid flows, boundary-layer instabilities, and bio-fluid dynamics. His work spans unsteady separation, supersonic/hypersonic flows, and heat transfer in complex systems. He has contributed to advancements in physics-informed machine learning for fluid mechanics and vascular hemodynamics modeling. Major awards include Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (2020), MMAE Excellence in Teaching Award (2015), and Army Research Office Young Investigator Award (1998-2001). His research has been supported by grants from federal agencies and industry. Publications include two textbooks: Matrix, Numerical, and Optimization Methods in Science and Engineering (2021) and Variational Methods with Applications in Science and Engineering (2013). He actively collaborates on interdisciplinary projects in computational fluid dynamics, bioengineering, and mathematical modeling.

Scott Strongمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Mathematical Physics
• Vortex Dominated Flows
• Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Scott Strong is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics at the Colorado School of Mines. He holds a B.S. (2001), M.S. (2006), and Ph.D. (2018) in relevant fields from the same institution. His research focuses on mathematical physics, vortex dynamics in quantum fluids, nonlinear partial differential equations, and educational assessment. He has received multiple teaching awards, including the Mines Alumni Teaching Award (2013) and the Graduating Senior Outstanding Professor in Mathematics Award (2008, 2009, 2014). His educational background includes degrees in Mathematical and Computer Sciences (B.S.), Applied and Computational Mathematics (M.S.), and Applied Physics (Ph.D.). Research interests emphasize vortex-dominated flows in quantum fluids, geometric approaches to vortex filament dynamics, and the application of nonlinear PDEs to superfluid turbulence. He also contributes to educational research, particularly in assessing core mathematics courses and undergraduate research program efficacy. Publications span theoretical physics (e.g., vortex dynamics in Bose-Einstein condensates) and education-focused works (e.g., evaluating renewable energy REU programs). His recent work explores geometric quantum hydrodynamics and the mathematical modeling of mountain pine beetle population dynamics. He has been actively involved in Mines’ academic community through roles like Faculty in CASA (2012–2014) and delivering the 2013 Convocation Faculty Address.

• Biophotonics
• Biomedical Engineering
• Medical Imaging
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Igor Meglinski is a Professor at Aston University, affiliated with the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Department of Mechanical, Biomedical & Design Engineering. He is part of the Engineering for Health team and the Aston Research Centre for Health in Ageing. His research focuses on biophotonics, biomedical imaging, and optical techniques such as laser speckle contrast imaging, dynamic light scattering, and Mueller matrix polarimetry. Key interests include blood flow assessment, tissue diagnostics, and neuroimaging applications. Meglinski has contributed to over 180 research outputs, including seminal work on light-tissue interaction and advanced optical diagnostics. He supervises PhD students and collaborates internationally on projects like the 2nd Spring Biophotonics Conference in Porto. Education: PhD (specifics not detailed). Research Interests: Biophotonics, biomedical imaging, optical polarimetry, laser speckle contrast imaging, dynamic light scattering, and applications in neurovascular monitoring and postmortem studies. His work bridges classical and quantum optics for biomedical applications. Publications: Over 180 articles, including recent contributions on Mueller matrix imaging, orbital angular momentum in light propagation, and transcranial blood flow visualization. Collaborations: Extensive international collaborations, particularly in Russia and Europe, focusing on optical diagnostics and biomedical engineering.

Dragana Popovicمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Quantum Materials
• Phase Transitions
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dragana Popovic is a Research Professor in the Department of Physics at Florida State University's College of Arts and Sciences and serves as Condensed Matter Science Development Lead at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL). Her career spans over three decades with continuous NSF funding since 1995, including multiple leadership roles in professional societies. Ph.D. in Physics, Brown University (1989) M.Sc. in Physics, Brown University (1985) B.Sc. in Physics, University of Belgrade, Yugoslavia (1983) Her research focuses on experimental condensed matter physics of quantum materials, particularly two-dimensional and quasi-2D systems where disorder and strong electronic correlations drive phenomena like metal-insulator transitions, superconductor-insulator transitions, and glassy charge dynamics. She employs electrical transport and resistance noise spectroscopy to investigate materials including semiconductor heterostructures, transition-metal dichalcogenides, and high-temperature superconductors. Her recent work explores connections to quantum information science through many-body localization and thermalization dynamics. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a consistent focus on quantum phase transitions in disordered 2D systems , with increasing emphasis on non-equilibrium phenomena and connections to quantum computing through studies of glassy dynamics and thermalization. Key materials systems include cuprate superconductors, kagome lattices, and Dirac semimetals. Fellow, American Physical Society (2012) Distinguished University Scholar, FSU (2013) Outstanding Referee, APS (2017) EPL Co-Editor, European Physical Society (2025-2028) APS Councilor for Condensed Matter Physics (2024-2027) Professor Popovic has secured over $2.5 million in research funding from NSF as primary investigator across 12 grants since 2000, with current projects focusing on superconducting transitions and charge fluctuations in correlated materials. She has advised six doctoral students to completion at FSU and UNC Chapel Hill, with research spanning vortex dynamics, charge order, and metal-insulator transitions. Her leadership extends to NSF-funded diversity initiatives including the APS Bridge Program for Masters students. As Condensed Matter Science Development Lead at NHMFL, she directs research programs utilizing the laboratory's world-record magnetic fields to probe quantum materials, coordinating experimental teams across multiple institutions while maintaining active experimental programs in low-temperature transport measurements.

Ali M. Hamedمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Fluid mechanics
• Wall-bounded turbulence
• Environmental flows
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ali M. Hamed serves as Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Thomas J. Watson Sr. and Emma Watson Day Department Chair at Union College's Department of Mechanical Engineering. Based in Steinmetz Hall 218D, he leads both departmental administration and an active research program in experimental fluid mechanics. His academic background includes: B.S., B.A. from Washington and Lee University M.S., Ph.D. from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Dr. Hamed's research focuses on wall-bounded turbulence, environmental flows, renewable energy systems, and flow measurement techniques. His experimental work investigates turbulent boundary layers over complex surface topographies including 2D/3D roughness elements, canopy flows, and wavy walls. He has developed innovative flow control strategies using localized blowing and bio-inspired surface modifications. His laboratory utilizes advanced measurement techniques including particle image velocimetry (PIV) and volumetric particle tracking velocimetry in water channels and wind tunnels. His publication record shows consistent progression from fundamental turbulence studies toward practical applications in renewable energy. Recent work examines localized blowing for near-wake flow control, sheltering effects between roughness elements, and wind energy optimization through porous windbreaks and winglet designs. This research demonstrates increasing sophistication in experimental methods and application relevance. Dr. Hamed has secured significant research funding through: NSF ERI Grant NSF MRI Grant He actively mentors undergraduate researchers who co-author publications with him, demonstrating his commitment to integrating students into cutting-edge research. His outreach includes the Science and Technology Entry Program (STEP), where he introduces middle school students to fluid mechanics concepts. Dr. Hamed teaches core mechanical engineering courses including Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics, and Statics, connecting his research expertise with classroom instruction.

• Heat Transfer
• Combustion
• Thermodynamics
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Douglas Stamps is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Evansville, where he has taught since 1995. He holds a PhD from the University of Michigan, an MS from MIT, and a BS from University of Evansville. His professional experience includes senior research roles at Sandia National Laboratories focusing on combustion hazards for nuclear safety programs. Stamps specializes in heat transfer, combustion, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics, with professional affiliations in ASEE and ASME. His research spans fundamental combustion phenomena, engineering education innovation, and nuclear safety applications. Recent publications focus on pedagogical adaptations during the COVID-19 pandemic and vertically integrated curricula. Awarded the 2004 ASEE Outstanding Teacher Award, his work demonstrates consistent impact in both technical research and educational methodology. Honors include scholarly recognition from the Illinois/Indiana ASEE section. His technical reports for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and patented inventions highlight applied research contributions. Professional consulting extends his expertise to industry projects in combustion and fluid mechanics.

Banafsheh Seyedaghazadehمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Fluid-Structure Interactions
• Flow-Induced Vibration
• Experimental Fluid Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Banafsheh Seyedaghazadeh, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering department at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and director of the Fluid-Structure Interactions (FSI) Research Laboratory. She earned her PhD from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2015, with prior MS and BS degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tabriz, Iran. Research Focus: Fluid-Structure Interactions, Flow-Induced Vibration, Experimental Fluid Dynamics, Renewable Energy systems, and biomimetic sensor design. Key Grants: Multiple awards from the Office of Naval Research, National Science Foundation, and National Renewable Energy Lab totaling over $1.5 million. Teaching: Instructs advanced courses in Fluid Mechanics (MNE 332) and supervises doctoral dissertation research (EAS 701). Scientific Awards: $508,936 ONR Grant $506,972 NSF CAREER Award $475,715 ONR Biomimetic Sensor Grant $19,976 DOE/NREL Marine Energy Collegiate Competition Labs: Leads the FSI Lab, focusing on energy harvesters from environmental flows and machine learning integration for ocean sensing applications.

Tarun Sheelمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Scientific Computing
• Numerical Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tarun Sheel is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics & Statistics at Memorial University of Newfoundland. With a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Keio University, his research focuses on computational fluid dynamics, vortex methods, and high-performance computing techniques. His expertise includes developing accelerated vortex methods using Fast Multipole Method (FMM) and special-purpose computers like MDGRAPE systems. Current research investigates scour reduction at bridge piers using RANS turbulence modeling and bluff body flow control. Additional work spans parallel mesh generation, fluid-structure interaction, and multiphase flow simulation. Dr. Sheel's publications demonstrate consistent focus on computational acceleration techniques, with applications ranging from turbulent flow simulation to geotechnical problems like submarine landslides. His work integrates numerical analysis with hardware-specific optimizations for scientific computing. Teaching responsibilities include calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, and numerical methods across undergraduate and graduate levels at multiple institutions internationally.

Ju Fengمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Wind Energy Systems
• Floating Offshore Wind Farms
• Wind Farm Optimization
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Ju Feng is a Senior Researcher at the Department of Wind and Energy Systems, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), specializing in Wind Energy Systems , Wind Farm Optimization , and Control Strategies . He contributes to research in Floating Offshore Wind Farms , Multi-Disciplinary Optimization , and Noise Propagation . His work includes developing simulation tools, wake models, and control frameworks for wind farms in complex environments. Research Interests: Optimization of wind farm design and operation Advanced wake and flow modeling AI-driven wind energy solutions Noise control and acoustic propagation Multi-fidelity/multi-disciplinary modeling Cost-effective wind farm technologies Publication Trends: Ju Feng's recent work (2022-2024) focuses on floating offshore wind farms , noise constraints , and multi-disciplinary integration . Older articles (2012-2017) emphasize control algorithms , wake modeling , and optimization frameworks . Advising: Supervising PhD Student Wang R. (AI-Augmented Wind Farm Design Optimization, 2025-2028) Co-supervising Nyborg C. M. (Noise Control in Wind Farms, 2019-2023) Collaboration Network: Active in international projects like DecoWind, ModFarm, and FarmConners. Collaborates with institutions such as DTU Wind Energy and researchers including Shen W. Z. , Réthoré P.-E. , and Bredmose H. .

Di Gaoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Statistics
• Bayesian Inference
• Biostatistics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Di Gao is an Assistant Professor of Statistics in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Sam Houston State University's College of Science & Engineering Technology. Her research focuses on Bayesian inference, biostatistics, dimension reduction, statistical learning with sparsity, and statistical consulting. Education includes a B.S./B.Ec. from Tianjin University of Finance and Economics, M.A. from University of Missouri-Columbia, and Ph.D. from North Dakota State University. Her publications demonstrate interdisciplinary work spanning statistical methodology development and applications in engineering, bioinformatics, education, and materials science. Recent research themes include fluid dynamics simulations, educational statistics, cancer biology, and nanoscale thermodynamics.

• Dynamical Systems
• Hamiltonian Systems
• Symplectic Geometry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

James Montaldi is a Professor of Applied Mathematics at the University of Manchester, where he has been since 2001. Previously, he held a Professorship at the University of Nice in France. He earned a BSc in Mathematical Physics from the University of Sussex and a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Liverpool. His research focuses on dynamical systems with symmetry, particularly Hamiltonian systems, momentum maps, and symplectic/Poisson geometry. Current projects include studying bifurcations at zero momentum and transitions in momentum polytopes. He has held an external position as Project Professor at Kyoto University’s Center for Interdisciplinary Education and Research (2018–2021). Montaldi’s work contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals through advancements in theoretical frameworks for understanding complex systems. He has supervised 13 students and authored over 59 research outputs, including influential articles on point vortices, two-body problems in non-Euclidean geometries, and symmetry-breaking dynamics. He is affiliated with the Analysis and Dynamical Systems, and Geometry Topology and Mathematical Physics research groups at Manchester, collaborating on topics ranging from contact dynamics to nonholonomic systems.

Eric Keavenyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Applied Mathematics
• Fluid Dynamics
• Biophysics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Eric Keaveny is a Reader in Applied Mathematics at the Department of Mathematics, Imperial College London. He is affiliated with multiple research groups including Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Physics, Biomathematics Group, Fluid Dynamics, and Mathematics in Medicine. His work focuses on computational modeling of fluid-structure interactions, particularly in biological systems such as microorganism locomotion and cilia-driven transport. He holds an EPSRC Standard Grant and an Imperial European Partners Fund Grant, and has received the Faculty of Natural Sciences Excellence in Teaching Award (2017). His research explores topics like coordinated motion of active filaments, stochastic suspensions, and hydrodynamic interactions in complex fluids. Education: Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics (Brown University, 2008), ScM Applied Mathematics (Brown University, 2006), B.S. Applied Physics (Columbia University, 2001). Research interests include microorganism locomotion, suspensions of interacting particles, low Reynolds number hydrodynamics, and numerical methods for fluid dynamics. His recent work involves simulating ciliary transport in lungs and developing algorithms for large-scale particle simulations. Grants/Awards: EPSRC Standard Grant (2017-2021), Imperial European Partners Fund Grant (2017-2019), Fulbright Fellowship (2012). He has supervised multiple interdisciplinary collaborations, including a joint Imperial-TUM doctoral program. Teaching: Currently lectures on Computational Dynamical Systems (MATH60023/70023). Previous courses include M3/4/5N9 (Autumn 2016).

Miller Mendozaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Fluid Dynamics
• Plasma Physics
• Solar Physics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Miller Mendoza is a Senior Scientist at ETH Zurich's Computational Physics institute, focusing on fluid dynamics and its interdisciplinary applications. His work spans plasma physics, solar physics, relativistic hydrodynamics, and strongly coupled fluids. Key research areas: Relativistic hydrodynamics and quark-gluon plasma Graphene flow and electronic transport Turbulence and super-fluidity Adhesive penetration in anisotropic porous media Mechanical properties of wood junctions His publications from 2010-2014 highlight advancements in relativistic hydrodynamics simulations, quantum fluid modeling, and solar flare statistics. He contributed to lattice Boltzmann methods, Dirac equation analogies, and ab-initio electronic structure calculations.