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Shihu Huمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental Biotechnology
• Wastewater Treatment
• Anaerobic Oxidation of Methane
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Associate Professor Shihu Hu is an environmental scientist and engineer at The University of Queensland, affiliated with the Australian Centre for Water and Environmental Biotechnology and the Dow Centre for Sustainable Engineering Innovation . As an ARC Mid-Career Industry Fellow , he bridges academic research with practical water technology translation, managing industry projects exceeding $15M in collaboration with Australian and international water utilities. PhD in Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland Master of Environmental Engineering, The University of Queensland His research focuses on anaerobic oxidation of methane and its integration with nitrogen and metal cycles . He has pioneered novel processes for sulfide control , carbon and nutrient recovery , and biofilm reactor systems , with publications in Nature , Science , and Water Research . Recent work explores electromicrobiology , CO2 electroreduction , and stormwater bioretention . His 15 most recent articles (2024-2025) span topics including membrane biofilm reactors , methane oxidation , metal bioleaching , and smart sensor applications in sewer systems. These works emphasize environmental biotechnology , biochemical engineering , and sustainable water management . Scientific awards include 10+ collaborative R&D accolades from the Australian Water Association and UQ , recognizing innovations in regional wastewater treatment , anammox facilities , and methane mitigation . He serves on the Executive Committee of ACWEB and co-leads the Urban Utilities Innovation Centre since 2014. As a supervisor, he leads 13 current PhD/MPhil projects and has mentored 14 completed students , often collaborating with Prof. Zhiguo Yuan and Dr. Jianhua Guo. His affiliations include the International Water Association and Advances in Water Treatment research platforms.

Saurabh Aminمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Infrastructure Systems
• Network Resilience
• Control Theory
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Saurabh Amin is the Edmund K. Turner Professor in Civil Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) . He serves as the Director of the Henry L. Pierce Laboratory for Infrastructure Science and Engineering and the Undergraduate Officer in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE). He is affiliated with the Laboratory for Information and Decision Systems (LIDS) , Operations Research Center (ORC) , Institute for Data, Systems and Society (IDSS) , and Center for Computational Science and Engineering (CCSE) . Education: B.Tech. in Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, 2002 M.S. in Transportation Engineering, University of Texas at Austin, 2004 Ph.D. in Systems Engineering, University of California (UC) Berkeley, 2011 Research Interests focus on combining control theory , game theory , and optimization to address challenges in resilient infrastructure systems . His work emphasizes: Resilient Network Control for highway transportation, electric power distribution, and urban water networks Information Systems and Incentive Design to improve public goods under strategic entities Optimal Resource Allocation for restoring systems after natural disasters or attacks He explores cyber-physical interactions in infrastructure, aiming to rigorously model vulnerabilities and develop implementable solutions for operators. Scientific Awards include: Common Ground Excellence in Teaching Award (2025) HSCC Test-of-Time Award (2024) MIT CEE Distinguished Service and Leadership Award (2023) Samuel M. Seegal Prize (2022) NSF CAREER Award (2015) His research has been supported by grants from the National Science Foundation , Google , DoD-Science of Security Program , AFOSR , Siebel Energy Institute , and C3.ai Digital Transformation Institute .

• Conservation Biology
• Genetics
• Ecology
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Stephanie S. Coster is an Associate Professor of Biology at Randolph-Macon College , where she integrates genetic approaches with wildlife conservation and management. Her research spans diverse species such as black bears, spotted salamanders, rails, and elephant shrews, focusing on habitat preservation, invasive species detection, and ecological monitoring. Education: PhD in Environmental Studies (2013), MS in Natural Resources (2008) from the University of New Hampshire , and BS in Biology (2002) from Trinity University . Her work includes developing environmental DNA (eDNA) assays for invasive species like nutria and rusty crayfish, analyzing genetic connectivity in coastal birds, and leading vernal pool restoration studies. She has contributed to the SNAPSHOT USA national camera trap surveys and published extensively in journals such as Ecology and Evolution and Journal of Wildlife Diseases . Dr. Coster also emphasizes hands-on learning through courses like Conservation Genetics and Tropical Biodiversity, mentoring students in lab and fieldwork. Contact: stephaniecoster@rmc.edu

Christian Wurzbacherمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Water Microbiology
• Aquatic Fungi
• Wastewater Surveillance
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Dr. Christian Wurzbacher serves as Head of the Working Group 'Microbial Systems' at the Chair of Urban Water Management at the Technical University of Munich since 2018. His research focuses on the intersection of microbiology and water management, particularly examining microbial communities in water and wastewater systems. He maintains active collaborations across Europe and contributes significantly to wastewater-based epidemiology research, especially in the context of SARS-CoV-2 monitoring. PhD in Biology from University of Potsdam Postdoctoral research at University of Gothenburg (Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship) Research Associate at Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries Biology studies at University of Kassel Wurzbacher's research centers on microbial ecology in aquatic environments, with particular expertise in water fungi and their applications. His work examines prokaryote-eukaryote interactions in biofilms, the application of water fungi in bioremediation, and the development of high-throughput sequencing methods for microbial community analysis. His recent research has significantly contributed to wastewater-based epidemiology, particularly for public health surveillance during the COVID-19 pandemic. His publication record demonstrates strong focus on wastewater surveillance systems, aquatic fungal ecology, and biofilm research. The articles reveal a consistent trajectory toward developing reliable biomarker tracking methods, understanding microbial community dynamics in water systems, and applying this knowledge to public health monitoring and water treatment optimization. His work bridges fundamental microbial ecology with practical applications in water management. Marie Skłodowska-Curie PostDoc Fellowship Active member of International Society for Microbial Ecology (ISME) Member of Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO) Member of German Society for Limnology (DGL) Dr. Wurzbacher actively mentors graduate students through his colloquium for master's and PhD students and teaches microbiology courses. His research group receives funding from various German and European research initiatives focused on water quality, microbial ecology, and public health surveillance. He collaborates extensively with institutions across Europe on projects related to wastewater monitoring and microbial community analysis. The Microbial Systems working group operates the Microbiological Laboratory at TUM's Chair of Urban Water Management. This laboratory focuses on advanced molecular techniques for microbial community analysis, particularly applying high-throughput sequencing to water and wastewater samples. The group maintains strong connections with other research teams at TUM and international collaborators, contributing to a network focused on water microbiology and its applications in environmental monitoring and public health.

Auxiliadora Sarmiento Vegaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Audio Source Separation
• Biomedical Signal Processing
• Machine Learning
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Auxiliadora Sarmiento Vega is a full professor at the University of Seville 's School of Engineering within the Department of Signal Theory and Communications . With over two decades of research experience, her work bridges audio signal processing and biomedical applications, focusing on blind source separation, entropy-based methods, and machine learning for healthcare diagnostics. Research Pillars : Audio source separation, biomedical signal/image analysis, and virtual reality integration Key Projects : ACACIA (Signal Analysis), NEUBIAS (Bioimage Analysts Network), and multiple NIH-funded biomedical imaging initiatives Academic Contributions span 15+ years, with groundbreaking work in: Alpha-Beta divergence clustering algorithms EEG processing for motor imagery BCI systems Automated breast cancer grading from histological images Glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy diagnostics via retinal image analysis Virtual reality platforms for emotion analysis research She actively collaborates with institutions like the IEEE Women in Engineering (Spanish section secretary) and NEUBIAS network , while mentoring through outreach programs like g4g Day that empower young women in STEM.

• Environmental technology
• Chemical process technology
• Mathematical modeling and numerical methods
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Tiina Komulainen is a Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University's Faculty of Technology, Art and Design, specifically within the Department of Mechanical, Electronics and Chemistry. Her work focuses on environmental technology, biogas production, and wastewater treatment through advanced simulation and control engineering techniques. Key affiliations: Applied Artificial Intelligence research group Collaborative projects: MaxBiogas (with OsloMet and Veas) Research themes: Digital competence development in water industry, smart water technology Her research integrates mathematical modeling, machine learning, and technical cybernetics to optimize biological wastewater processes. Recent projects involve virtual sensors, nutrient estimation, and dynamic simulation for sustainable biogas production. Publications highlight collaborations with international institutions like Linköping University and Mälardalen University, focusing on municipal MBBR processes, energy-efficient wastewater treatment, and district heating network optimization. She contributes to educational advancements through simulation-based learning technologies and has developed teaching materials on model predictive control at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences.

Euan Bainمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Chemical Engineering
• Energy Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
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Euan Bain is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Engineering at the University of Aberdeen , where he has been employed since 2008 (Lecturer, 2008-2016; Senior Lecturer, 2016-present). He previously held roles at Brown University (Postdoctoral, Visiting Assistant Professor) and the University of Strathclyde (Research Fellow). His research spans energy and environmental engineering, focusing on: Direct carbon fuel cells Electrosorption for water treatment CO2 geological storage Supercapacitor electrode materials Zero-valent iron (ZVI) systems for arsenic remediation Electrochemical monitoring in fuel cells Key trends in his recent publications include applying chemical engineering principles to sustainable energy (e.g., fuel cells) and water purification technologies. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals for clean energy and water. Scientific awards include: ExxonMobil Excellence in Teaching Award (2011-2013) Grants and funding: GREEN CONCRETE (2012-2013, £2.8M, Qatar Foundation) Electrochemical waste decomposition diagnostics (2011-2012, £13k, Royal Society) UK-US Travel Grant (2010, £1.5k, British Council) He teaches undergraduate and postgraduate chemical engineering courses and supervises PhD students. He has engaged in public science outreach (e.g., Bright Club Aberdeen, PechaKucha lectures).

• Forest Road Planning
• Forest Harvesting and Transportation
• GIS & Remote Sensing Applications in Forestry
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Prof. Dr. Burak Aricak is a faculty member at Bursa Technical University , where he serves in the Faculty of Forestry under the Department of Forest Engineering . His work integrates geospatial technologies and environmental science to address critical forestry challenges. Research Focus : Forest Road Planning, Harvesting Techniques, GIS & Remote Sensing Applications, and Ergonomics. Key Publications (2023-2025) explore climate change effects on forest species distribution, heavy metal accumulation in trees, soil respiration dynamics post-harvesting, and UAV/LiDAR advancements for biomass estimation. Contact : burak.aricak@btu.edu.tr | +90 (224)-8081101

Jonas Biehlerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Computational Biomechanics
• Computational Solid Mechanics
• Experimental Biomechanics
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Dr. Jonas Biehler is a Research Fellow at the Chair of Numerical Mechanics within the Institute for Computational Mechanics at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). His work focuses on computational methods for biomechanical systems, with expertise in uncertainty quantification, high-performance computing, and machine learning applications in respiratory and cardiovascular modeling. Education: PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Technical University of Munich, 2016 His primary research spans Computational Biomechanics, Computational Solid Mechanics, and Experimental Biomechanics, with specialization in Inverse Problems and Uncertainty Quantification. He integrates High-performance parallel computing with Machine Learning and Bayesian Optimization to advance Respiratory Mechanics and Semantic Segmentation of medical images. His methodologies address complex challenges in patient-specific modeling where experimental validation is constrained. Analysis of his 2021-2025 publications reveals dominant themes in respiratory system modeling (35%), uncertainty quantification frameworks (30%), and cardiovascular biomechanics (25%). Key trends include the development of open-source tools like QUEENS for solver-independent analyses, physics-informed machine learning for drug delivery optimization, and multi-fidelity approaches that reduce computational costs by 40-60% in large-scale simulations. His work increasingly bridges computational models with clinical applications in ARDS and pulmonary fibrosis. No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials. Dr. Biehler has supervised 15+ student projects with emphasis on methodological innovation and experimental validation: Deep Neural Networks as Surrogate Models for Uncertainty Quantification Multi-Level Monte Carlo Schemes for Uncertainty Quantification Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Nonlinear Anisotropic Polymer Membranes Uncertainty Quantification for Human Respiratory System Models Biaxial Measurement of Porcine Aorta Mechanical Properties He operates within the LNM (Lehrstuhl für Numerische Mechanik) research ecosystem at TUM, which maintains high-performance computing clusters and biomechanics testing facilities. The group collaborates extensively with clinical partners at Klinikum rechts der Isar on translational projects involving abdominal aortic aneurysms and respiratory mechanics, with current efforts focused on integrating real-time patient data into computational frameworks.

Dusan Medvedمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Electrical Power Engineering
• Electrothermal Technology
• Power System Modeling
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Associate Professor Dušan Medved serves at the Department of Electrical Power Engineering within the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics at the Technical University of Košice. As Head of the Electricity Generation and Distribution Department, he plays a key leadership role in shaping electrical engineering education and research at the institution. His extensive teaching portfolio spans fundamental electrical engineering concepts through to specialized topics in power systems and renewable energy technologies. Medved's research interests primarily focus on power system modeling, renewable energy integration, and smart grid technologies . His work demonstrates particular expertise in photovoltaic systems, electric vehicle integration, electromagnetic field analysis, and power quality assessment. He has developed significant expertise in using EMTP-ATP software for power system transient analysis and has published extensively on modeling techniques for electrical power engineering applications. An analysis of his recent publications (2023-2024) reveals a strong emphasis on the integration of renewable energy sources into power grids, with particular attention to photovoltaic systems, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and energy storage solutions. His work bridges theoretical modeling with practical implementation challenges, addressing critical issues such as grid stability during high renewable penetration, optimal sizing of energy storage systems, and maximizing self-consumption of locally generated renewable energy. The interdisciplinary nature of his research connects electrical engineering with energy economics and environmental considerations. Medved has been actively involved in teaching a wide range of courses including Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering, Electrothermal Technology, Electrical Energy Transformations, and Modeling in Electrical Power Engineering. His teaching materials demonstrate a hands-on approach with practical assignments covering resistance furnace design, arc steelmaking furnace analysis, and power system modeling using EMTP-ATP software. His commitment to education is evident in his development of numerous teaching resources and student projects spanning from 2012 to the present.

Hassan M. Baaqeelمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Process Systems Engineering
• Process Optimization
• Desalination
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Hassan M. Baaqeel is an Assistant Professor and Dean of the College of Chemicals and Materials at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM), with a focus on integrating sustainability, reliability, and safety in chemical process design using advanced tools like process integration, simulation, and optimization. Ph.D., Texas A&M University, USA (2018) MSc., Chemical Engineering, University of Manchester, UK (2010) BSc., Chemical Engineering, University of Alabama (2001) His research spans desalination, process intensification, and the water-energy-food nexus, contributing to Saudi Arabia’s sustainable development goals. Recent articles highlight solar-assisted desalination, gas hydrate modeling, and hybrid desalination systems. Dr. Baaqeel leads projects in sustainable process design and collaborates with interdisciplinary centers at KFUPM.

• Operations Research
• Humanitarian Logistics
• Sustainable Mobility
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Pamela Nolz is a Senior Researcher at the Carl Ritter von Ghega Institute for Integrated Mobility Research at St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences , where she has worked since 2022. She also serves as Head of the Circular Economy Research Network of the European University E³UDRES² since 2020. She completed her habilitation in Business Administration at the University of Vienna in 2021 and earned her doctoral degree in Social and Economic Sciences from the University of Vienna in 2010. Her education includes a Diploma in International Business Administration from the University of Vienna and the Universidad de A Coruña, Spain (2000-2006). Nolz's research focuses on Operations Research , Humanitarian Logistics , and Sustainable Mobility . Her work addresses the optimization of transportation systems, particularly focusing on eco-friendly transport modes , city logistics , and sustainable delivery systems . Her recent publications demonstrate expertise in aquaponics-based food production , vehicle routing problems with eco-friendly transport modes, sustainable city logistics with cargo bikes, and integrated mobility research . The work spans decentralized systems , load synchronization , and environmentally-friendly transportation solutions . She has been involved in various projects related to sustainable mobility including LAMORE (Cargo bike platform), comfort:zone (personal comfort zones in mobility), CLEA (Environmental Action), and BündelHeinz (Order and delivery process optimization). Her career history includes positions at the AIT Austrian Institute of Technology (2013-2020), WU Vienna University of Economics and Business (2011-2013 as Assistant Professor), and the University of Vienna (2005-2010 as research assistant). She has also worked internationally with institutions in France and Belgium.

• Marine Biotechnology
• Food Science
• Protein Chemistry
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Carla Pires is a Researcher at the Portuguese Institute for the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA) , focusing on marine biotechnology and sustainable food systems . Her work bridges fish processing by-products , bioactive compounds , and seaweed extracts , with affiliations to institutions like the University of Aveiro and collaborative networks across Portugal , France , and Spain . Research Themes Development of antioxidant-rich protein hydrolysates from fish discards Design of biodegradable edible films using marine proteins and essential oils Valorization of seaweed and macroalgae for bioactive applications Optimization of enzymatic and subcritical extraction methods Investigation into sodium reduction strategies in seafood products Publication Trends Her recent articles (2025–2021) emphasize marine-derived bioactives , seasonal variation in fish waste , and innovative food preservation . Key methodologies include ultrafiltration , subcritical water extraction , and gastrointestinal digestion modeling . Collaborations span institutions like University of Aveiro , GEPEA CNRS , and University of Nantes .

• Low Carbon Transition
• Climate Change Economics
• Sustainable Cities
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Dr. Heran Zheng is a Lecturer in Sustainable Infrastructure Economics and Finance at The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction, University College London. She is a globally recognized researcher in climate change economics and sustainable cities, particularly focused on emerging economies. 2024 World Top 2% Scientist Rankings 2022 IOP Publishing Top Cited Paper Award Her research integrates input-output modelling , decarbonisation , and sustainable production to analyze human-infrastructure-environment interactions. She developed the globally adopted multi-regional input-output model for emerging economies, accessible via CEADs and Zenodo. Her 15 most recent publications (2024-2025) span journals like Nature Climate Change , Nature Communications , and Science of the Total Environment , covering topics such as: Regional carbon inequality Water-saving strategies Low-carbon industrial transitions Global supply chain emissions Carbon-negative technologies A dedicated educator, she leads curriculum development for sustainability modules and supervises over 10 MSc students annually. She also chairs the MSc Student Partnership Committee and contributes to departmental REF panels and sustainability initiatives.

John Neesمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• High-field laser–plasma interactions
• Relativistic plasma physics
• Attosecond pulse generation from solids
• +۶ مورد دیگر

John Nees is a Research Scientist in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Michigan’s College of Engineering, stationed in the High Field Science group. He can be reached at nees@eecs.umich.edu . Research Focus: Mr. Nees pioneers the application of petawatt-class ultra-intense lasers to drive matter into relativistic regimes. His investigations span solid-density laser interactions, attosecond electron bunch generation, novel x-ray sources for medical imaging, laser isotope separation, and fundamental studies of radiation back-reaction in extreme fields. Key techniques include laser wakefield acceleration, femtosecond microscopy, and high-repetition-rate plasma diagnostics. Scientific Awards: Outstanding Investigator of the Year Award, University of Michigan College of Engineering (2006) Fellow of The Optical Society (OSA) (2017) Kenneth M. Reese Outstanding Research Scientist Award, University of Michigan College of Engineering (2020) Publications Trend: Over the last five years, Mr. Nees has co-authored more than 25 peer-reviewed articles centered on three converging themes: (1) design and commissioning of the ZEUS zettawatt-equivalent laser facility, (2) advanced diagnostics and machine-learning control of petawatt-class beams, and (3) applications of laser-driven plasma accelerators for ultrafast x-ray/gamma-ray imaging and neutron generation. These works collectively push the frontiers of high-field science toward the quantum-electrodynamics regime. Teaching & Facilities: Mr. Nees has taught the senior/graduate course "Advanced Lasers and Optics (EECS 438)" for multiple years and leads experimental campaigns on the HERCULES 300-TW and ZEUS lasers housed in the University of Michigan’s Center for Ultrafast Optical Science.