Andre Filiatrault is an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Civil Engineering within McMaster University . His research spans seismic engineering, structural dynamics, and performance-based design, focusing on nonstructural components, damping systems, and wood/steel structures. Key contributions include seismic isolation, passive energy dissipation, and experimental validation of building systems. Research Interests: Earthquake Engineering, Structural Dynamics, Performance-Based Seismic Design, Nonstructural Components, Steel and Wood Structures, Seismic Retrofit Recent Trends: Advanced studies on viscous dampers, seismic loss estimation for acceleration-sensitive elements, and integration of building information modeling with seismic analysis.
Professor Christine Peirce is a distinguished Professor of Marine Geophysics in the Department of Earth Sciences at Durham University, where she has served since 1990, progressing from Lecturer to Reader and finally to Professor. She directs the Ocean Bottom Instrumentation Consortium, a collaborative effort between Durham University and the National Oceanography Centre, Southampton, dedicated to advancing marine geoscience through innovative instrumentation and technical support. Professor Peirce's research spans marine geophysics with a focus on continental margins, subduction systems, mid-ocean ridges, and oceanic islands. Her expertise includes lithospheric flexure, gravity and geoid anomalies, and the design and development of seabed geophysical instrumentation. She has participated in more than 30 marine geophysical cruises, 20 as Principal or Co-principal Scientist, applying marine geophysical methodologies to diverse geological targets. Her extensive publication record demonstrates expertise in seismic imaging of oceanic structures, crustal accretion processes, and the interaction between tectonics and magmatism at various spreading centers. Recent work explores whale vocalization detection using seismic networks, highlighting interdisciplinary applications of geophysical methods. Her research has significantly advanced understanding of oceanic crust formation, lithospheric deformation, and the structural evolution of plate boundaries. 2014: Winner of the Coke Medal from the Geological Society of London Fellow of the Geological Society of London (Council member) Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society (Vice President for Geophysics) Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Member of the American Geophysical Union Member of the British Geophysical Association Professor Peirce has served on numerous NERC peer review panels including the Earth Sciences Peer Review Committee, Research Vessel Advisory Panel, and Ocean Margins committees. She regularly reviews grant applications for NERC and NSF and serves as a reviewer for leading geophysical journals. Her leadership in the Ocean Bottom Instrumentation Consortium has provided critical resources for marine geoscience research across the academic community. As Director of the Ocean Bottom Instrumentation Consortium, Professor Peirce oversees a team of engineers and scientists dedicated to maintaining, operating, and developing ocean-bottom instruments. The Consortium supports marine geoscience research through instrumentation provision and technical expertise, fostering collaborations across academic institutions and with industry partners.
Alexander Korobkin is a Professor of Applied Mathematics at the University of East Anglia, leading the Fluids & Structures Group within the School of Engineering, Mathematics and Physics. He is also affiliated with the Sustainable Energy research cluster. His work focuses on unsteady hydrodynamics and hydroelasticity, particularly interactions between fluids and rigid/elastic bodies. Key research areas include asymptotic analysis, boundary-value problems, and numerical methods for fluid-structure interaction. He has been involved in significant collaborative projects such as the Mathematics of Sea Ice (MoSI-UK) initiative and studies on energy-efficient naval operations in Arctic environments. His research has been supported by institutions like the Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences and the Office of Naval Research Global. Recent studies explore nonlinear ice-liquid interactions, elastic shell water entry, and eigenmodes in hydroelastic systems. His work often integrates advanced numerical methods with theoretical frameworks to address real-world challenges in maritime engineering and environmental fluid dynamics. Collaborations span global institutions, reflecting his expertise in multiphase flows, flexural-gravity waves, and extreme fluid impact phenomena. He actively supervises PhD students in applied mathematics and related fields, offering guidance beyond formal program structures. His Fluids & Structures Group contributes to interdisciplinary projects, emphasizing both fundamental science and practical applications in sustainable energy and marine technology.
Emilian Parau is a Professor of Applied Mathematics at the University of East Anglia (UEA), affiliated with the School of Engineering, Mathematics and Physics. He holds dual citizenship of Romania and the UK, with academic ties to the West University of Timisoara and the University of Nice Sophia Antipolis. His career includes roles as Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Reader, and Director of Learning and Teaching in Applied Mathematics at UEA. Education: BSc in Mathematics (1995, West University of Timisoara) and a joint PhD (2000) from the University of Nice Sophia Antipolis and West University of Timisoara. Research focuses on nonlinear fluid mechanics, particularly interfacial and free-surface flows, hydroelastic waves, and solitary waves. Key methodologies include computational fluid dynamics, asymptotic analysis, and dynamical systems. Recent projects involve sea ice dynamics, wave-structure interactions, and interdisciplinary collaborations with the Isaac Newton Institute and the Royal Society. He supervises PhD topics in three-dimensional hydroelastic waves and nonlinear water wave phenomena. Current grants include studies on sea ice recovery from pressure data and nonlinear wave dynamics in polar regions. Collaborations span institutions in the UK, Europe, and beyond.
Alberto Alberello is a Research Fellow at the University of East Anglia 's School of Engineering, Mathematics and Physics, specializing in Fluids & Structures . His work focuses on wave-ice interactions, polar oceanography, and nonlinear wave dynamics. Doctor of Science, Swinburne University of Technology (2017) Master of Engineering, Politecnico di Milano (2012) Bachelor of Engineering, Politecnico di Milano (2010) Alberello's research explores the complex interactions between ocean waves and sea ice, particularly in Antarctic and Arctic environments. He investigates wave propagation in ice-covered waters, wave-induced ice breakup, and the development of numerical models like WIce-FOAM for simulating heterogeneous sea ice systems. His work contributes to understanding climate dynamics and improving maritime safety in polar regions. His recent publications demonstrate expertise in wave mechanics, with a focus on parameter-free Schrödinger systems, ICESat-2 altimetry validation, and nonlinear wave evolution under heterogeneous damping. Alberello's work spans both theoretical modeling and experimental validation through wave tank studies and field measurements. Alberello actively collaborates internationally, with recent projects involving institutions such as the Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences , London Mathematical Society , and the Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation . He has presented at conferences in New Zealand and Australia and conducted fieldwork in the Southern Ocean and Okhotsk Sea.
Jon Kirby is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the School of Earth and Planetary Sciences within the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Macquarie University. His academic career spans over 25 years of research in geophysics, geodesy, and related earth science disciplines, with a particular focus on advanced mathematical and spectral methods applied to geophysical problems. Dr. Kirby's research interests encompass a wide range of topics including geophysics, geodesy, gravity data analysis, lithospheric mechanics, wavelet transforms, and isostasy. His work demonstrates a consistent focus on developing and applying advanced mathematical techniques to understand the mechanical properties of the Earth's lithosphere, particularly through spectral analysis methods. His extensive publication record shows a strong emphasis on the effective elastic thickness of the lithosphere, gravity-topography relationships, and advanced spectral methods including wavelet and Fourier transforms. Kirby has made significant contributions to the understanding of lithospheric strength across various tectonic settings including continental interiors, subduction zones, and Antarctica. Dr. Kirby has been particularly active in developing and refining methods for analyzing the relationship between gravity and topography to infer lithospheric properties, with numerous publications on multitaper spectral estimation, wavelet coherence methods, and the practical application of these techniques to real-world geophysical problems across diverse regions including Australia, North America, South America, and Antarctica.
Paul Milewski is the Department Head and Professor of Mathematics at the Department of Mathematics, The Pennsylvania State University, affiliated with the Eberly College of Science. His research focuses on applied mathematics, numerical methods, fluid mechanics, and nonlinear waves. Education: Ph.D. in Mathematics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1993). Research interests include fluid dynamics phenomena such as gravity-capillary waves, nonlinear wave interactions, and hydroelastic wave dynamics. He has contributed to studies on Faraday pilot-wave dynamics, three-dimensional flexural-gravity waves, and the mathematical modeling of geophysical flows. His work often bridges theoretical analysis with computational methods. Recent research trends involve modeling complex fluid systems like droplet rebounds, internal solitary waves, and compressor surge prediction. Collaborations include special issues dedicated to peers like Professor Jean-Marc Vanden-Broeck. His research has been published in journals such as Journal of Fluid Mechanics and Studies in Applied Mathematics , with a focus on advancing understanding of nonlinear wave behavior and fluid-structure interactions.
Evgueni Dinvay is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Chemistry at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, specializing in computational methods for quantum systems and fluid dynamics. His research bridges mathematical physics and chemistry through advanced numerical techniques. His primary research interests include multiwavelet-based quantum chemistry , stochastic partial differential equations , and water wave modeling . Key focus areas involve developing high-accuracy algorithms for quantum systems at the basis set limit, analyzing wave propagation in ice-covered waters, and formulating Hamiltonian structures for stochastic surface waves. Recent work emphasizes computational efficiency through the VAMPyR Python library. Publications demonstrate consistent output across theoretical and applied domains, with recent trends showing increased integration of machine learning-inspired optimization (DMRG) in quantum chemistry and rigorous mathematical analysis of stochastic wave systems. The 15 most recent works span computational chemistry (40%), mathematical physics (35%), and fluid dynamics (25%). Dinvay collaborates extensively with international researchers including Luca Frediani (Tromsø), Henrik Kalisch (Bergen), and Sigmund Selberg (Bergen), primarily through the Theoretical and Computational Chemistry research group. Current projects involve multiwavelet implementations for quantum dynamics and modeling ice-sheet responses to moving loads.
Andrew Sunderland is a Research Fellow at The University of Western Australia's School of Physics, Maths and Computing. He holds a PhD in Physics from the same institution (2010), focusing on magnetic gradiometer improvement for geophysical exploration. His research emphasizes vibration isolation systems, gravitational wave detectors, and optomechanical devices. Sunderland contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through mineral exploration and space-related technologies. Education: PhD in Physics, The University of Western Australia (2005–2009) Research Interests: Advanced vibration isolation techniques for precision instruments Gravitational wave detection via neutron star observatories Optomechanical systems for low-noise applications Electromagnetic methods in geophysical exploration His work bridges mechanical engineering and astrophysics, addressing challenges in sensor design and high-precision measurements. Grants: ARC-funded High-performance Electromagnetic Airborne Mineral Exploration (2012–2016) Labs/Teams: Collaborates in multidisciplinary teams including the Neutron Star Extreme Matter Observatory project, involving over 140 researchers globally.
Travis Askham is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). His research focuses on applied mathematics, numerical analysis, and computational physics, with emphasis on integral equation methods, partial differential equations, and inverse problems. He has contributed to the development of fast algorithms for complex geometries and boundary condition simulations. Askham holds a PhD in Applied Mathematics, though specific educational details are not provided. His work spans diverse applications, including fluid dynamics, wave propagation in ice shelves, and microring resonators. Collaborations include grants from the American Chemical Society Petroleum Research Fund (2024). Key research areas include robust methods for dynamic mode decomposition, efficient boundary integral solvers, and parameter reconstruction in dissipative systems. His publications demonstrate expertise in numerical methods for elliptic PDEs, fast multipole algorithms, and high-dimensional data analysis. Recent work includes advancements in flexural wave modeling, impedance-based obstacle reconstruction, and MATLAB toolbox development for integral equations. Awards or fellowships are not explicitly mentioned in the provided materials.
Yury Stepanyants is a Professor of Mathematics at the University of Southern Queensland, affiliated with the School of Mathematics, Physics and Computing and the Centre for Astrophysics. His research focuses on nonlinear waves, fluid dynamics, and their applications in oceanography and astrophysics. He holds a PhD from the Marine Hydrophysical Institute. His work encompasses solitary waves, internal waves in rotating fluids, and wave interactions in diverse media such as ice-covered surfaces and stratified fluids. He has supervised multiple doctoral and master's students, including studies on fluid mechanics, numerical methods, and nano-particle dynamics. His contributions span theoretical and applied fluid dynamics, with a focus on nonlinear phenomena and mathematical modeling. Research interests include nonlinear wave dynamics, fluid mechanics, and mathematical physics, with a particular emphasis on soliton theory, wave propagation in variable environments, and astrophysical hydrodynamics. Notable studies involve the Kadomtsev–Petviashvili (KP) equation, Korteweg–de Vries (KdV) equation, and the Ostrovsky equation, addressing topics like lump solutions, soliton interactions, and wave modulation. His interdisciplinary work extends to applications in wave energy systems and environmental monitoring, such as sea level prediction in the South Pacific. Key contributions include studies on reflectionless wave propagation, hydrodynamic models of astrophysical wormholes, and the dynamics of internal solitary waves in rotating fluids. His research bridges theoretical insights with practical environmental and engineering challenges, contributing to advancements in coastal dynamics, oceanography, and nonlinear wave theory.
Christopher Higgins is a Professor in the School of Civil and Construction Engineering at Oregon State University (OSU), part of the College of Engineering. He has been at OSU since 2000 and previously held positions at Clarkson University and industry roles with firms like Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates. His research focuses on structural engineering, bridge engineering, and earthquake engineering, with particular expertise in experimental mechanics and infrastructure testing. Higgins holds a B.S.C.E. from Marquette University (1988), M.S. from The University of Texas at Austin (1990), and Ph.D. from Lehigh University (1997). He is a licensed Professional Engineer in New York and has extensive consulting experience with organizations such as the Army Corps of Engineers and Pacific Stair Co. His research interests include testing structures under seismic, wind, and ocean wave loads, evaluating structural materials (steel, concrete, composites), and improving bridge design and assessment. Notable achievements include saving Oregon taxpayers $500 million through reinforced concrete bridge research and developing tools for steel truss bridge inspection. Higgins has authored over 40 refereed journal articles and numerous conference proceedings, with funding from NSF, FHWA, and industry partners totaling over $6 million. He teaches advanced courses in structural analysis, seismic design, and bridge engineering, mentoring 32 M.S. and 6 Ph.D. students. Awards include the 2018 OSU Alumni Professor Award and the 2011 College of Engineering Research Award. He leads the Structural Engineering Research Laboratory at OSU, directs the Oregon Transportation Research and Education Consortium (OTREC), and has advised visiting researchers from Japan, Thailand, and South Korea. His work spans infrastructure resilience, retrofitting vintage structures, and acoustic emission monitoring for structural health.
Eric M. Dunham is a Professor of Geophysics at Stanford University, where he also serves as Director of the SDSS Center for Computation and is a member of the Institute for Computational and Mathematical Engineering. His research focuses on physics-based computational simulations to understand earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic phenomena through identifying fundamental mechanical processes, developing numerical models, validating with observations, and predicting system behavior. Department of Geophysics, Stanford University Institute for Computational and Mathematical Engineering SDSS Center for Computation (Director) His research spans earthquake rupture dynamics, tsunami generation, volcano seismology, ice stream stick-slip events, and numerical methods for wave propagation. Dunham's work emphasizes coupling between mechanical processes, fluid flow, and thermal effects, particularly in fault zones where these interactions govern earthquake nucleation and propagation. He develops high-order accurate numerical methods, including summation-by-parts finite difference techniques, for simulating complex wave propagation problems in geophysical systems. Dunham's recent publications reveal strong trends in computational earthquake source modeling, fluid-driven seismicity, volcanic processes, and numerical method development. His work increasingly focuses on the coupling between fluid flow, poroelastic effects, and fault mechanics, with applications to both natural earthquake systems and induced seismicity. His research group has made significant contributions to understanding slow slip events, caldera collapse earthquakes, and wave propagation in complex media. Dunham actively mentors a large research group including numerous postdocs, graduate students, and undergraduates. His students have gone on to positions at universities, national laboratories, and industry. The SDSS Center for Computation under his direction supports computational research across multiple geophysical disciplines. His laboratory develops and maintains several computational codes including FDMAP (2D earthquake rupture dynamics), WaveQLab3D (3D earthquake rupture dynamics), Scycle (2D earthquake cycle code), and specialized codes for modeling wave propagation in fluid-filled cracks and volcanic systems.
