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June 2009 WIRES Barcelona Summit
WIRES AGENDA
MONDAY 1 JUNE
10:00 am
Optional Tour of Universitat Politechnica de Catalunya, Spain
For more information contact: Mar Perez-Fortes [email protected]
7:00pm-9:00pm Informal reception for participants – Hotel St Cugat
Sponsored by Generalitat de Catalunya
TUESDAY 2 JUNE
10:00 am Bus leaves from Hotel St Cugat to Hewlett Packard Research and Development
Center, St Cugat, Spain
10:00 am to 11:00 am Registration
(Hewlett Packard Research and Development Center – HP R&D Center)
Camí de Can Graells, 1-21 08174 Sant Cugat del Valles, Spain
11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Welcome:
Dr. Omnia El-Hakim, Program Director of Diversity and Outreach, NSF Dr. Mary Lynn Realff, Ga Tech, USA
Dr. Gretchen Kalonji, University of California, USA Ana Izquierdo, Vicepresident Enterprise Solutions, Hewlett Packard
Results of Pre-summit Survey
Dr. Mary Frank Fox, Ga Tech, USA Dr. Carol Colatrella, Ga Tech, USA
12:00 to 12:45 pm
Lunch
12:45 – 1:30 pm Expectations of Summit
Dr. Mary Lynn Realff, Ga Tech, USA
Dr. Gretchen Kalonji, University of California, USA
1:30 2:30 pm Getting to Know Each Other Activity
Session Chairs:
Dr. Delcie Durham, University of South Florida, USA Dr. Ge Wang, University of Science & Technology Beijing, China
2:30 3:00 pm
Break
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Pathway to International Collaborations
Session Chairs:
Dr. Margaret O’Mahony, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland Dr. Jian Cao, Northwestern University, USA
Speakers:
Dr. Agnes Pechmann, University of Applied Science, Germany Dr. Elena Baranova, University of Ottawa, Canada
Dr. Dawn Tilbury, University of Michigan, USA
Faculty and industry who have previously participated in international collaboration will share success stories and explain how their experience has benefited their research. Along with
listening to the women speak, a panel discussion will allow WIRES participants to ask questions pertaining to their specific interests.
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Reception hosted by Hewlett Packard
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Poster Session
Session Chairs:
Dr. Martha Grover, Ga Tech, USA Dr. Mihaela Albu, Politechnica University of Bucharest, Romania
Each participant will present their research interests during the poster session to gauge other
participant’s interest in forming collaborative research teams. This will allow attendees to network with others and identify those with complimentary research interests and skills.
Participants will indicate topics that they are interested in developing a research collaboration team to address. The session will be subdivided into four segments. Participants will stand by
their posters for two segments and walk around to see the other posters during two other segments.
Poster session assignments:
Group 1: Last names beginning with A-D (6:00-6:20 and 6:40-7:05pm)
Group 2: Last names beginning with E-I (6:20-6:40 and 6:40-7:05pm)
Group 3: Last names beginning with J-P (6:20-6:40 and 7:05-7:30pm)
Group 4: Last names beginning with Q-Z (6:00-6:20 and 7:05-7:30pm)
7:30 pm
Bus leaves for Hotel
8:30 pm Dinner at Hotel St. Cugat
WEDNESDAY 3 JUNE
8:30 am
Bus to HP R&D Center
9:15 am to 10:00 am Tai Chi - Morning Activity on the green
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Panel of Funding Agency Representatives:
Session Chairs: Dr. Omnia El-Hakim, Program Director of Diversity and Outreach, NSF, USA Dr. Sarah Yue, Office of International Science and Engineering, NSF, USA
Funding agency representatives will talk about types of collaborations they have funded in the
past and are looking to fund in the future. This will increase WIRES applicants’ knowledge about the funding process and how to tailor their goals to match those wanting to provide the
financial support.
11:00 am to 11:30 am Building and Sustaining Effective Networks
Speaker:
Dr. Eva Fabry, Global Women & Technology Network, Norway
In this session examples of collaborative teams of academic and industrial technology focused teams will be discussed along with best practices in forming and sustaining collaborative
networks.
11:30 am to 1:00 pm Proposal Development
Session Chairs: Dr. Carol Colatrella, Ga Tech, USA
Dr. Eva Fabry, Global Women & Technology Network, Norway
Break out sessions to talk about potential collaborations (facilitated session will tools to help facilitate the discussion/identification of potential international collaborations)
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Lunch
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Tour of HP R&D Center
Participants will learn about printing technology and new innovations being developed at HP.
The tour will take place at HP’s European demonstration center that hosts engineers who design all lines of new products for commercial and industrial printing technologies.
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm
Identification of Global Gender Equity Issues
Session Chairs & Speakers:
Dr. Emmanuelle Causse, European Platform for Women Scientists, Belgium Dr. Judy Vance, Iowa State University, USA
Identification of some of today’s most common gender equity issues and discuss how these
will benefit from a global strategy.
5:00 pm
Bus leaves for Hotel
6:30 pm Bus leaves St Cugat Hotel to Museum
7:15 pm – 10:30 pm
Dinner in Barcelona at the Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
Fulfilling the Potential of Women to Meet the Grand Challenges of Engineering
Speaker: Dr. Alice Agogino Roscoe and Elizabeth Hughes Professor of Mechanical Engineering
University of California at Berkeley
THURSDAY 4 JUNE
8:30 am Bus to HP R&D Center
9:15 am to 10:00 am
Tai Chi - Morning Activity
10:20 am to 11:30 am
Session Chairs: Dr. Marja Makarow, Chief Executive, European Science Foundation, Europe Dr. Omnia El-Hakim, Program Director of Diversity and Outreach, NSF, USA
Program directors’ reflections on opportunities and barriers to international research
collaborations given the discussion of the previous day
11:30 am to 11:45 am Break
11:45 am to 1:00 pm
Session Chairs:
Dr. Judy Vance, Iowa State University, USA Dr. Emmanuelle Causse, European Platform for Women Scientists, Belgium
Discussion that would lead to identification of global gender equity issues that would benefit
from a global strategy with possible game plan identified (break out groups)
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm BBQ Lunch hosted by Hewlett Packard on the lawn
2:00 pm to 2:45 pm
Next steps for summit participants
Organizing committee for next WIRES summit
Report back from break out groups
2:45 pm to 3:15 pm Closing Remarks
(Bus to Hotel St Cugat will leave after closing remarks)
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Amanie Abdelmessih Full Professor Thermal Engineering/Mechanical Engineering Saint Martin's University USA Phone: 360-438-4532 Fax: 360-438-4548 Email: [email protected] Website: http://homepages.stmartin.edu/fac_staff/aabdelmessih/HomePNew.htm Primary Research Area: Energy Systems Keywords: Absorption Refrigeration Cylces, Solar Energy, High temperature calibrations Research program: Efficient Drying in the Paper Industry, ends March 2010. Interested in continuing research on refrigeration absorption cycles, planning to write for a grant. Will apply for a grant in the area of solar energy. Teaching in a small private undergraduate teaching institute. Research has relied on enticing undergraduate students to perform research.
Research facilities available: In Dr. Abdelmessih’s Thermal Lab: Patran Thermal software; Absorption cycle with labView, needs funding for components & redesign; Thermocouple wires, TC welder, calibration; Thermal imager, Fluke Ti30; Instruments (TC, Air velocity, humidity); Manufacturing facilities available at SMU.
Research partners needed: Expertise in transforming photovoltaic energy to electrical power; Expertise in electrical control system for instrumentation and experimentation.
Alice Agogino Full Professor Mechanical Engineering University of California at Berkeley USA Phone: 510-642-6450 Fax: 510-6425599 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.me.berkeley.edu/faculty/agogino/ Primary Research Area: Energy Systems Keywords: Sustainable Product Design, MEMS CAD, Sustainable Communities Research program: Expertise: community-based design; sustainable engineering, learning systems; digital libraries; data mining; multiobjective and strategic product design; nonlinear optimization; probabilistic modeling; intelligent control and manufacturing; sensor validation, fusion and diagnostics; wireless sensor networks; multimedia and computer-aided design; design databases; design theory and methods; MEMS Synthesis and CAD; artificial intelligence and decision/ expert systems; and gender equity.
Research facilities available CITRIS (Center for Information Technology in the Interest of Society); BID (Berkeley Institute of Design); BEST (Berkeley Expert Systems Technology) Design Lab
Research partners needed: Human-centered sustainable product design; CARES (Community Assessment of Renewable Energy and Sustainability); Monitoring indoor air quality; Gender equity
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Mihaela Albu Full Professor Electrical Engineering Politehnica University of Bucharest Romania Phone: -722409894 Fax: -4029323 Email: [email protected] Website: www.vlab.pub.ro/albu Primary Research Area: Energy Systems Keywords: active distribution grids, measurements and smart metering, power quality Research program: MicroDER Lab is a research Group focusing on electrical engineering and power engineering topics. Expertise: grid integration of renewable energy sources; static and electromechanical converters for grid connected applications; power quality; efficient use of energy; DC grids for distributed generation
Research facilities available: Hardware: Front-end converters 7 kVA, dc/dc converters, DAQ boards and D-Space controllers; dc power source 2.4 kW, modular power electronics platform TriPhase 5 kVA; PV 1 kW peak; fuel cell 1.2 kW, generation units (1-10 kVA), measurement equipment. Software: Matlab Simulink, DigSilent, PSIM, LabVIEW, PSCAD.
Research partners needed: Solutions for dc breakers; Stability studies; Bi-directional dc-dc converters; Storage solutions for low voltage, 1kW-range power, large number of cycles; Numerical models for intermittent energy sources (PV, wind, hydro). Simulations for grid-connected DC grids
Maria Jimena Aragon Graduate Student Electronic Engineering / Technical Management Fachhochschule Oldenburg/Ostfriesland/Wilhelmshaven Germany Phone: +49(0)17662596478 Fax: +49(0)49218071000 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.fh-oow.de/ Primary Research Area: Energy Systems Keywords: Performance Indicators for Energy Efficiency, Energy Efficiency in Industrial Applications, Energy Consumption Planning Tools Research program: Energy consumption planning, monitoring and controlling are essential activities that industrial facility managers need to perform accurately to perform accurately to be able to effectively save energy. For this, managers require appropriate tools and methods that provide them with precise information on time. Our research program is focused on designing and developing these tools and methods for a better energy efficiency planning & controlling. Research facilities available: Production plant model for simulation, Energy measurement equipment, ERP Software (SAP, AvERP, Transfact), University graduates staff members Research partners needed: Industrial energy consumption experts, Research partners with experience in energy monitoring, planning & controlling, Renewable energies experts
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Elena Baranova Assistant Professor Chemical and Biological Engineering University of Ottawa Canada Phone: +1 613 5625800 x6302 Fax: +1 613 5625172 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.genie.uottawa.ca/~baranova/ Primary Research Area: Energy Systems Keywords: fuel cells, nanostructured materials, electrocatalysis Research program: Research facilities available: Research partners needed:
Veronica Bermudez Other IRDEP EDF R&D France Phone: 33668354689 Fax: 33130858234 Email: [email protected], [email protected] Website: www.edf.fr Primary Research Area: Energy Systems Keywords: photovoltaic, energy conversion, 8 Research program Research facilities available Research partners needed
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Ana Blanco-Marigota Associate Professor Process Engineering Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Spain Phone: 34 928451934 Fax: +34 928 458975 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ulpgc.es Primary Research Area: Energy Systems Keywords: Exergy Analysis, Exergoeconomic Analysis, Process design optimization Research program: We apply the First and Second laws of Thermodynamics through the concept of exergy in the evaluation and further optimization of energy intensive processes. We perform advanced exergetic analysis (avoidable/unavoidable, endogenous/exogenous exergoeconomic and exergoenvironmental analysis) in order to evaluate the real potencial for improvement of a process and the possibilities for reducing its overall environmental impact.
Research facilities available: In the Department for Process Engineering of the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria; Simulation programs: Aspen Plus, GateCycle, VMGSim and VMGThermo; Mathematical computer programs: Matlab, EES
Research partners needed: Expertise in: Energy and exergy analysis and optimization; Robust process design. Process Integration and Pinch Analysis; ife Cycle Assessment.
ALICIA BOYANO LARRIBA Post Doc Energy engineering Technische Universität Berlin Germany Phone: +49 30 314 23229 Fax: +49 30 314 21683 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.energietechnik.tu-berlin.de Primary Research Area: Energy Systems Keywords: Energy optimization, thermoeconomics, Environmental impact reduction Research program: Research on exergoeconomics, exergoenvironmental analysis as well as development, simulation, analysis and optimization of various energy conversion processes with emphasis on power plants, cogeneration systems and hydrogen production systems. Research facilities available: Several simulation programs: Aspen Plus, Gas-cycle, Ebsilon; Mathematical computer programs: Matlab, EES, “LCA evaluation programs”: SimaPro Research partners needed: Expertise in “Life Cycle Assessment” and environmental impact evaluations; Expertise in energy conversion component design; Expertise in materials
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Danielle Julie Carrier Associate Professor Biological Engineering University of Arkansas U.S. Phone: 479 575 2351 Fax: 479 575 2846 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.baeg.uark.edu/621.php Primary Research Area: Energy Systems Keywords: pretreatment, extraction of specialty chemicals from biomass, hemicellulose Research program: In the biochemical -biomass to biofuels- platform, the cell wall needs to be deconstructed into its monomeric sugars prior to fermentation. One of the research venues of our laboratory is to extract valuable phytochemicals, with pressurized water, prior to cell wall deconstruction. Because water-based phytochemical extraction processes do not impede with the downstream pretreatment, this unit operation can be fully integrated into the biorefinery. Moreover, extraction of valuable phytochemicals from the biofuels-destined biomass can add value to the biorefinery.
Research facilities available · 800 ft2 of laboratory facilities; 3 HPLCs (RI, UV & ELS detectors) for carbohydrate and phytochemical analysis; Pressurized extraction reactors for extraction with water; Centrifugal Partition Chromatography (CPC) for separations; Cell culture equipment, including microscope, CO2 incubator and laminar hood; Microplate reader for biological assays
Research partners needed · Energy/sustainability related research; · Biochemical conversion platform; Researchers interested in the advancement of women researchers and issues facing female faculty
Amy Chan-Hilton Associate Professor Civil and Environmental Engineering Florida State University United States Phone: 850.410.6121 Fax: 850.410.6142 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.eng.fsu.edu/~abchan Primary Research Area: Energy Systems Keywords: Environmental impacts, Energy production systems, Systems analysis Research program: We apply the systems approach in the evaluation and management of environmental and water resource systems. This allows for competing goals and difficult constraints to be included in analysis and decision-making. We focus on the development and application of heuristic optimization techniques. We also develop and apply systems analysis frameworks to explore the impacts and interactions between the environment and large, complex systems such as biofuels.
Research facilities available: Water quality analysis equipment; FSU High Performance Computing (for fee) with 256 compute nodes and 156 TB usable storage
Research partners needed: Biofuel and biomass feedstock systems; Biofuel and alternative energy process modeling; Nanotechnology fabrication and manufacturing; Environmental fate and transport of nanomaterials; Complex systems and agent-based modeling
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Dongmei "Maggie" Chen Assistant Professor Mechanical Engineering The University of Texas at Austin United States Phone: (206) 226-6172 Fax: (512) 471-3087 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.me.utexas.edu/directory/faculty/chen/dongmei%20(maggie)/198/ Primary Research Area: Energy Systems Keywords: Electrical Drive Vehicle, Wind Energy, Dynamic Modeling and Control Research program: Our research focus is non-linear system dynamics and the control theory with applications in electric vehicles and clean energy systems. We develop control oriented models at the system level and apply control strategies to achieve the optimal overall system performance. In addition, we feed back findings at the system level to material and structure research at the component level, aiming to improve the overall system performance. Research facilities available: In Dr. Chen's lab (currently being built) Fuel cell stack testing station, Lithium-ion battery pack testing station, Modeling and control development software tool boxes, Facilities available at UT Austin (for fee) The center for Electromechanics, Wind tunnel in the ME Department Research partners needed: Fuel cell stack design and manufacturing, Lithium-ion battery pack design and characterization, Application of alternative propulsion systems, Wind turbine design and electric power transmission network, Other alternative energy systems requiring system integration and control Xiaoling Chen Associate Professor Mechanical Engineering Shanghai Jiao Tong University P.R.China Phone: 86-21-34206860 Fax: 86-21-34206540 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.gs.sjtu.edu.cn/tutor/showTutor.ahtml;jsessionid=D4C78F10451CE6110BB4B121ADB2E7A5.worker1?tsid=503629 Primary Research Area: Energy Systems Keywords: computational fluid dynamics, system simulation, flow and heat transfer Research program Research facilities available Research partners needed
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Chunying Gong Full Professor Colleage of Automation Engineering Nanjing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics China Phone: 086-025-84891773 Fax: 086-025-84891773 Email: [email protected] Website: www.nuaa.edu.cn Primary Research Area: Energy Systems Keywords: wind energy control and conversion, power electronics, connected-grid inverter Research program: Research facilities available: Research partners needed:
Amy Cohn Assistant Professor Industrial and Operations Engineering University of Michigan US Phone: 734 615 7258 Fax: 734 764 3451 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www-personal.umich.edu/~amycohn/ Primary Research Area: Energy Systems Keywords: Wind-based energy, Power system design, Combinatorial optimization Research program: We develop algorithms and models for designing and operating complex, large -scale, network-based systems. Much of our work is in transportation systems (groundbased freight transportation; passenger aviation). More recently, we have focused our efforts on the design of networks of wind farms. These are a class of fixed-charge facility location problems, which are challenging in their own right. The spatial and temporal correlations of wind speed add another layer of significant challenge. Our efforts in this area have implications not only for sustainable energy, but also for disaster relief and other facility location problems under uncertainty.
Research facilities available: University of Michigan High; Performance Computing Center; Michigan Memorial Phoenix Energy Institute; School of Natural Resources and Environment
Research partners needed: Expertise in power systems; Integration of wind power to the grid; Parallel computing; Combinatorial search techniques; Disaster relief efforts and other facility; location problems with uncertainty in demands and capacities
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Delcie Durham Full Professor Mechanical Engineering University of South Florida USA Phone: 813-974-5656 Fax: 813-974-3539 Email: [email protected] Website: http://me.eng.usf.edu/ Primary Research Area: Energy Systems Keywords: Sustainable, Production, Life-cycle Research program We are applying total product lifecycle management (TPLM) principles to materials processing of nano-, micro-, and meso-scale products to achieve performance and sustainability attributes. Our current focus is on thin film processes that involve controlling nano -scale phenomena to create photovoltaics and hard coatings. The life cycle analysis is being conducted using input-output modeling and energy / exergy analysis;. The goal is to identify metrics that fit within the TPLM framework that will incorporate sustainability into early stages of design of product while still achieving desired performance. Applications of interest range from solar energy collectors to dishwashers. Research facilities available At USF Nanomaterials and nanomanufacturing research center (NNRC) has fabrication (CVD, PVD, sputtering, laser deposition); characterization (SEM, XRD, AFM ..); metrology at nano / micro scale Research partners needed modeling fate and transport at the nano-scale; thin flexible film solar cell processing; LCA with Pre SemiPro and ecoInvent
Min Han Full Professor Department of Chemical Engineering China University of Mining and Technology,Beijing China Phone: 86 10 62341427 Fax: 86 10 62341427 Email: [email protected] Website: http://scee.cumtb.edu.cn/sofcsite/index.htm Primary Research Area: Energy Systems Keywords: Solid Oxide Fuel Cell, Energy materials, Clean Coal Research program Research facilities available Research partners needed
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Tequila Harris Assistant Professor Mechanical Engineering Georgia Institute of Technology USA Phone: 404-385-6335 Fax: 404-894-9342 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.me.gatech.edu/faculty/harris.shtml Primary Research Area: Energy Systems Keywords: Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells, Microbial Fuel Cells, Redox Flow Batteries Research program: Research program: Dr. Harris manages the Design and Manufacture of Energy System (DaMES) Group; Areas of Interest: Design, Manufacturing, Fluid Transport; Direct Application Areas: Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells, Microbial Fuel Cells, Redox Flow Batteries, & Flexible Electronics Indirect Application Areas: Bioengineering, Micro- & Nano-technology
Research facilities available: Processing Tools in the DaMES Lab: Customized Roll Feed Imaging System; ProCast Tape Caster (Doctor Blade); Fuel Cells Systems; Battery and Fuel Cell Technology Laboratory; Electron Microscopy Center; Center for Nanostructure Characterization
Research partners needed: Microbiologist - investigate microbial communities in energy harvesting system; PEM Fuel Cell Assembly and Testing; Hybrid energy system Modeling; Persons requiring a basic understanding of the scalability of thin film processes.
Lingyan He Associate Professor Environmental Science Shenzhen Graduate School of Peking University China Phone: 86-755-26035008 Fax: 86-755-26035332 Email: [email protected] Website: http://seu.szpku.edu.cn/faculty_detail_en.aspx?id=8 Primary Research Area: Energy Systems
Keywords: Atmospheric chemistry, Air Pollution, environment and energy Research program My research interests focus on air pollution and its management, including the measurement of atmospheric aerosols and volatile organic compounds and their physical and chemical properties, formation mechanisms of secondary aerosol, characteristics of emission sources, and model simulations of atmospheric chemistry and transport and pollution control policies Research facilities available In Professor He’s lab - Supersite for air quality monitoring program (including HR-ToF-AMS, SP2, SMPS, PM2.5, gas analyzer and meteorologic station), aerosol samplers, GC/MS,HPLC,IC, et al., Shared user facilities at Peking University - • State Key Laboratory of Environmental, Simulation and Pollution Control Research partners needed
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Pauline Johnson Associate Professor Civil and Environmental Engineering The University of Alabama USA Phone: 205 348 3577 Fax: 205 348 0783 Email: [email protected] Website: http://cce.eng.ua.edu/people/faculty_details.asp?ID=47 Primary Research Area: Energy Systems Keywords: Sustainable Energy Systems, Off the grid for developing communities/countries, Graduate Student Eng. Education Research program Sustainable construction research including Energy & Environmental Design with US Green Building Council framework includes analysis of best practices & barriers. Study of appropriate off-the-grid solar technologies for developing communities in remote Amazonian villages. Funding NSF GK-12 Sensor Networks for Lotic Nitrate. Development of sustaibale filter media for aqueous contaminants (metals in particular). Funding WERF/EPA/Keck
Research facilities available College of Engineering Central Analytical Facilities are state of the art for materials and aquatic analyses. Three new engineering buildings are coming on line by 2012
Research partners needed As an environmental engineer working in alternative energy I am increasingly in need of collaborations with Electrical & Solar Power specialists to complement off the grid solar energy research; Expertise in systems optimization.; Collaborative exchange opportunities for grad students in sustainable energy and green building research.
Christine Kelly Associate Professor Chemical, Biological and Enviornmental Engineering Oregon State University, USA Phone: 541-737-6755 Fax: 541-737-4600 Email: [email protected] Website: http://cbee.oregonstate.edu/people/faculty/kelly.html Primary Research Area: Energy Systems Keywords: biomass, sustainability, enzymes Research program We exploit the natural capabilities of microorganisms to produce products or degrade wastes in inherently sustainable processes. We are optimizing the production, through genetic engineering and process improvement, of enzymes that may improve the efficiency and economics of biofuelsproduction. We are developing strategies to apply enzymes in biomass transformation processes. In addition, we are investigating the fundamental behavior of enzymes at surface and how to best immobilize enzymes in microractor technologies.
Research facilities available T, pH, DO controlled bioreactors with off-gas analysis - Laminar flow hood, CO2incubator, cryogenic storage, inverted visible/fluorescence microscope; uv/vis/fluorescence multiplate format detector, HPCL, access to NMR, AFM, MALDI-TOF MS, confocal microscope, coulter counter; grinding, particle size reduction and pretreatment eq.; Thermal cycler, gel electrophoresis and doc.
Research partners needed Expertise or interest in sensor design, fabrication, and application, microreactor/microseparator applications ,Biofuel process modeling, economic analysis, life cycle analysis and sustainability
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Maren Kuschke Other Sustainable Electric Networks and Sources of Energy TU Berlin Germany Phone: ++49 +30 314 26837 Fax: Email: [email protected] Website: www.sense.tu-berlin.de Primary Research Area: Energy Systems Keywords: Renewable energy, Distributed energy resources, Wind power systems Research program: Research facilities available: Research partners needed:
Christine Luscombe Assistant Professor Materials Science and Engineering University of Washington USA Phone: 206 616-1220 Fax: 206 543-3100 Email: [email protected] Website: faculty.washington.edu/luscombe Primary Research Area: Energy Systems Keywords: Organic electronics, Semiconducting polymer synthesis, Photovoltaics Research program The research in applications of semiconducting polymers has attracted much attention for the last two decades because of the potential of being able to create flexible, light-weight, and disposable electronic devices in cost-effective manner. The research efforts in the Luscombe group are devoted to the development of (i) polymer processing methods, (ii) new polymerization methods for semiconducting polymers, and (iii) novel polymers with improved air stability and performance.
Research facilities available Standard organic synthesis laboratory; Glove box system for device fabrication and characterization; Electron microscopy center; Center for Nanotehcnology; NSF-Science and Technology Center
Research partners needed Morphology modelling for polymers; Calculations to obtain energy levels; Physical, optoelectronic, and morhpology characterizations for polymers and devices
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Patricia Regino Maldonado Other Projects of Technological Innovation UNIVERSITY OF CATALONIA Spain Phone: 686655658 Fax: 934016600 Email: [email protected] Website: www.upc.edu Primary Research Area: sustainability Keywords: crafts, innovation, sustainability Research program: As a part of my PhD research program, I study technological innovation projects of process and products, and my interest focuses on sustainable production processes, developed on small series (crafts), using renewable materials with the aim of reducing the environmental impact the final product, including areas of design, raw materials, production processes, equipment and tools. Define an eco-technology model to apply to production processes through life cycle analysis of a industrial product and other made to hand and to identify the degree of impact that both products have in the environment. Research facilities available: Working areasin Project Engineering Department - Extensive Library catalogand different available resources for researching at UPC; Facilities at UPC and otheruniversity networks.; Artisans groups in Oaxaca, México.; Professors with expertise for researching deal. Research partners needed: Expertise in sustainability criteria for Project Engineering; Other applications using knowledge and tools of global program research that could benefit project design and execution.
Agnes Pechmann Full Professor Technical Management/Mech. Engineering (Technik) University of Applied Sciences O/O/W Germany Phone: 0.038347406493 Fax: 0.038588922699 Email: [email protected] Website: www.fh-oow.de Primary Research Area: Energy Systems Keywords: Energy efficency, Technology foresight, Innovation transfer Research program: PATE Developing a requirement profile for transfer agents, supporting transfer of basic research results (material sciences) towards industry appliance. MATRIX Assigning existing research results to current problem solution demand by means of abstraction, anonymously and regardless of discipline to speed up knowledge transfer from technically oriented basic research towards industry usage. Energy PPS is focused on designing and developing an improved method to integrate energy efficiency aspects into production planning & scheduling Research facilities available: Energy measurement equipment, ERP Software (SAP, AvERP, Transfact) University graduates staff members, Local TTO highly engaged in research project Interdisciplinary Research Institutes; Social scientists in partner research institute, German Foresight Network Research partners needed: Renewable energy proves modelers; Operations Researchers interested in production scheduling; Companies and scientists with solution demand for applied problems in material sciences.; specialists for TRIZ method; TTO searching for new TT methods; Master thesis supervisors for several topics (Master program Technical Management).
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Ines Garcia Pena Assistant Professor Bioprocesses Department National Polytechnic Institute Mexico Phone: 52 55 57296000 Fax: Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.upibi.ipn.mx/recursos/posgrado/profesores/Ines%20Garcia.html Primary Research Area: Energy Systems Keywords: Hydrogen production, Methane production, Metabolic pathways Research program Research facilities available Research partners needed
Mar Perez Fortes Other Chemical Engineering Polythechnical University of Catalonia (UPC) Spain Phone: 34665151084 Fax: Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.upc.es/ Primary Research Area: Simulation Based Engineering Keywords: Co-gasification, Modeling, Optimisation Research program: Study, simulation and optimization of chemical processes and sustainability. Its work is therefore aimed at achieving improvements in the design and management of production systems that lead to the rationalization of the use of resources, improved efficiency in processes and the minimization of environmental impact. Management and recovery of biomass, solid urban waste, sludge from water treatment plants, etc., using thermal treatment and energy recovery, allowing for appropriate environmental control. Modular gasification for electricity supply in developing countries and rural areas.
Research facilities available: In CEPIMA group: Gasification power plant; Thermo balances: Cahn and Setaram
Research partners needed: Expertise in gasification pilot plants; Dual diesel engines; Gas cleaning; Biomass valorization
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Manisa Pipattanasomporn Assistant Professor Electrical and Computer Engineering Virginia Tech USA Phone: 703-387-6031 Fax: 703-528-5543 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.ari.vt.edu/ari_people.html Primary Research Area: Energy Systems Keywords: Smartgrid, Renewable energy, Energy & the Environment Research program: Our research focuses on how a smart grid can be modeled at the distribution levels that includes optimizing the level of storage and demand response to mitigate the adverse impacts of intermittent generation sources and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in the smart grid environment.
Research facilities available: Software test bed for smart grid/demand response (under development); Laboratory-scale hardware test bed for smart grid (under development); 16-node parallel computing
Research partners needed: Expertise in cyber security; Hardware test bed for microgrid/smart grid operation
Maria Rieckhoff Graduate Student Environmental Engineering TU Berlin Germany Phone: +49 30 464 86 39 Fax: +49 30 464 86 39 Email: [email protected] Website: [email protected] Primary Research Area: Energy Systems Keywords: Renovable Energy, Sustainability, Energy Economy Research program: Research facilities available: Research partners needed:
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Christina Roth Other Materials Science TU Darmstadt Germany Phone: +49-6151-16-4391 Fax: +49-6151-16-6023 Email: [email protected] Website: www.tu-darmstadt.de/fb/ms/fg/ee Primary Research Area: Energy Systems Keywords: fuel cells, catalysis, characterization of nanoscaled materials Research program: The Renewable Energies group has been established in December 2004. The group’s research focuses on low-temperature fuel cells and related electrocatalysis using advanced ex situ, in situ, and in particular, operando techniques. The systematic structural and electrochemical characterization of nanoscale catalysts is carried out in order to obtain a detailed insight into the structure-properties correlation. Techniques applied include X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), whereas electrocatalytic activities are measured using cyclic voltammetry (CV), electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), and single cell fuel cell tests. Research facilities available: 3 fuel cell test benches; cyclic voltammetry and RDE; in coop: XRD, TEM, XPS; XAS experience Research partners needed: groups with experience in water electrolysis; groups working in H2 storage and generation; groups experienced in nanoparticle synthesis; all others interested
Laura Schaefer Associate Professor Mechanical Engineering University of Pittsburgh USA Phone: 412-624-9793 Fax: 412-624-4846 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.pitt.edu/~las149/ Primary Research Area: Energy Systems Keywords: Multiscale modeling, Sustainability, Renewable Energy Research program: My research area is the analysis, design and optimization of energy systems. My research group relies on a solid basis of thermo-fluid modeling, supplemented with small-scale experimental testing. We use an integrated approach to find more sustainable means for energy conversion, distribution, and utilization. Our work spans multiple time and length scales, and also incorporates external concerns such as economics, environmental impacts, and social equity.
Research facilities available: National Instruments multifunction device with multiple thermocouple, voltage, and current terminal blocks, as well as data acquisition equipment ; Sony DCR-TRV900 3 CCD digital video camera with frame-grabbing and streaming video cards; Dantec PIV system (shared); Multiple high-powered PC workstations and access to the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center
Research partners needed: Experimental data for refrigerant mixtures in meso-and microchannels; Microdevice fabrication capabilities; River flow measurements/mapping; Other experimental energy systems for conversion or utilization) that need more detailed thermo-fluid modeling
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Sonya T. Smith Associate Professor Mechanical Engineering Howard University, USA Phone: 202-806-4837 Fax: 202-483-1396 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.howard.edu/ceacs/departments/Mechanical/Faculty/Sonya-Smith.htm Primary Research Area: Energy Systems Keywords: Fuel Cell, Alternative Energy, microfluidics Research program Dr. Smith’s lab uses CFD, calibrated by experiments, as a predictive tool for design of energy and environmental solutions for the global community. Our results, that are applicable to the energy, pharmaceutical, and health care industries, predict important phenomena affecting design and implementation of these systems and informs their optimization. Research facilities available Howard Nanoscale Science and Engineering Facility (HNF);HNF has integrated facilities in the following categories: Lithography, Nanofabrication, Plasma Etching/Disposition, CVD Deposition, Nanomembrane, Characterization, and a class 100 clean room. Cluster Computing, Rendering and Visualization (CCREV) Facility 32-node ROCKS cluster of HP Proliant DL360 G4p Intel Xenon Processor (2) –Rack, 1-GB memory, 80 GB SATA Hard Drive Research partners needed: Fabrication and manufacturing expertise for fuel cell systems; Implementation and viability of alternative energy systems in developing countries; Nanocomposite processing experiments
Susanne Staude Graduate Student Thermodynamics Universität Duisburg-Essen Germany Phone: 0044-203-3791558 Fax: 0044-203-3791594 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.uni-due.de/ivg/td/ Primary Research Area: Energy Systems Keywords: Flame chemistry, Chemical kinetics modelling, Flame diagnostics Research program: We investigate the effect of fuel additives on flame speed and the formation of soot and its precursors in hydrocarbon/oxygen flames. In particular, we are currently investigating the effect of iron additives on the flame reaction mechanisms. The iron concentration distribution across the flame will be measured using laser induced fluorescence (LIF). Other major intermediate flame species can be measured using time-of-flight mass spectrometry. In parallel, the flame is modeled numerically using the Cantera simulation code.
Research facilities available: Time-of-Flight molecular beam mass spectrometer; Laser induced fluorescence measurements; Within the department: XRD; CVD reactors (coldwall, hotwall, induction & light heated); Raman spectroscopy; Various instruments for thermal and gas analysis
Research partners needed: Spectroscopy/Species measurements in flames; Kinetic modeling (gas and/or gas-solid phase kinetics); Particle formation modeling; Radiative heat transfer from flames
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Janet Twomey Full Professor Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Wichita State University USA Phone: 316-978-5908 Fax: 316-978-3742 Email: [email protected] Website: http://webs.wichita.edu/?u=IMFGE&p=/faculty/Dr.Twomey/ Primary Research Area: Energy Systems Keywords: Wind energy, Computational intelligence, Corporate sustainability Research program The goal of my research program is to improve the sustainability of industrial systems. A major tool applied in this effort is life-cycle thinking. My colleagues and I are working with the local aircraft industry to improve their sustainability (Wichita Kansas is the location of Learjet, Hawker Beechcraft, Boeing, Spirit AeroSystems, Cessna). Another area of sustainability is green wind energy.
Research facilities available 25 computers, 2 servers, 2 printers; Software: Simapro - 2 licenses; KBSI - site license; Caps Logistics - site license; 2 server licenses; Arena Professional - 2 licenses; i-Think Systems Dynamics Modeling software
Research partners needed All aspects of wind energy systems; Life cycle of composites vs aluminum; Corporate sustainability development; Aircraft manufacturing
Ines Ardao-Palacios Other Chemical Engineering Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona Spain Phone: 34935814796 Fax: 34935812013 Email: [email protected] Website: www.uab.es Primary Research Area: Nanotechnology/Microtechnology Keywords: Biotechnology, Modelization, Optimization Research program: We apply the chemical engineering approach to the production and development of biocatalysts and new reaction strategies for enzymatic process. Enzymes are excellent catalysts in organic synthesis. In the group of Bioprocess Engineering an Applied Biocatalysis we develop new microorganism and high cell-density cultures for large scale enzyme production and efficient enzyme immobilization methods and reaction media engineering for high production yield of pharmaceuticals. Research facilities available: Chromatography: HPLC, FPLC, GC, IC - UV-spectrophotometer; gPROMS license; 2L-bioreactors; Scale-up facilities Research partners needed: Expertise in nanostructured materials for biocatalytic applications - Bioreactor design; Genetic Engineering
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Ellen Arruda Full Professor Mechanical Engineering University of Michigan USA Phone: 734 994-7972 Email: [email protected] Website: https://me-web2.engin.umich.edu/zope/pubdir/bio?uniqname=arruda Primary Research Area: Nanotechnology/Microtechnology Keywords: nanocomposites, tissue engineering, nanomechanics Research program: In this research, we investigate the deformation mechanisms in polymer-montmorillonite (MTM) clay nanocomposites at low and high strain rates. The role of MTM nanoparticle separation in the finite deformation response of polyurethane-MTM nanocomposites is demonstrated. A constitutive model is developed to capture the finite deformation response at low strain-rates. Research facilities available: Split-Hopkinson Pressure Bar Apparatus; Mechanical characterization in uniaxial compression at high strain rates; Tensile Tester- Suitable for testing thin films; Strain measurement using digital image correlation; TA Instruments RSA3; Dynamic mechanical analysis of materials; TA Instruments DSC; MTS 810 Servohydraulic Test System; Mechanical characterization at low strain rates; Photron SA1 High Speed cameras Research partners needed: Experimental mechanics at the small scales; Investigation of mechanical properties at the nano-scale; Deformation and damage mechanisms at nano-scale; Size-scale plasticity and fracture, in-situ TEM/SEM/AFM mechanical testing; Experimental investigation of plasticity at the nanoscale via in-situ deformation; Dependence of mechanical response on micro and nano-structure; Modeling of materials for blast applications.
Pana Mihaela Aurora Other Department of Research University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest Romania Phone: +4021 4029917 Fax: +4021 3181001 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.pub.ro/research Primary Research Area: Nanotechnology/Microtechnology Keywords: nanomaterials, tomography in materials science, aluminium Research program Research facilities available Research partners needed
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Sarah Bergbreiter Assistant Professor Mechanical Engineering University of Maryland, College Park USA Phone: 301-405-6506 Fax: Email: [email protected] Website: http://terpconnect.umd.edu/~sarahb/ Primary Research Area: Nanotechnology/Microtechnology Keywords: Microrobots, MEMS, Wireless Sensor Networks Research program: Our vision is to engineer a new class of networked millimeter and centimeter-sized mobile robots. We are exploring new microscale fabrication techniques, scaleappropriate locomotion, novel mechanism design, and new ways to mechanically and electrically integrate microscale components. We are also adapting these technologies for use in sensor networks, science, medicine and consumer products.
Research facilities available: Cm-scale wireless mobile robot network (10s to 100s of robots); Probe station and other test equipment; UMd FabLab for MEMS fabrication; UMd NispLab for electron microscopy and characterization
Research partners needed: Power – specifically energy scavenging and thin-film battery technology network (10s to 100s of robots); Modeling with compliant mechanisms; New applications for cm and mm -scale robots, actuators, and processes
Diana-Andra Borca-Tasciuc Assistant Professor Mechanical Engineering Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, USA Phone: 5182746196 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.eng.rpi.edu/soe/directory_faculty_details.cfm?facultyID=borcad Primary Research Area: Nanotechnology/Microtechnology Keywords: power harvesting mems, biomems, thermal transport in micro and nanosystems Research program: Micro and nano-electro-mechanical systems - novel techniques for kinetic to electric energy conversion employing: 1) variable capacitors and 2) engineered fluid dynamic systems based on ferrofluids. We are investigating a fully integrated, turnkey platform for nucleic acid extraction, purification, amplification, and detection for real time identification of viruses and other biothreat agents. Energy transport at nanoscale - heat generation and dissipation to understand the main parameters that affect these processes, such as nanoparticle coating, concentration and or cluster formation. We are also developing a novel technique for measuring local temperature in the vicinity of remotely heated nanoparticles. Research facilities available: Fiber optic thermometry, High power amplifier, LCZ meter (up to 1 MHz), Vibration measurement system, etc; Shared user facilities at RPI (for fee) -Class 100 CMOS compatible microfabrication cleanroom -Biotechnology Center -Materials Science Center (AFM, SEM, TEM, Raman, and XPS systems -Computational Center for Nanotechnology Innovation Research partners needed: Expertise in physics of ferrofluids; Magnetic nanoparticles synthesis; Molecular dynamics for thermal transport characterization; Control systems for MEMS
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Kahina Boutoustous Graduate Student LIFC- Computer Science Laboratory at the University of Franche-Comté University of Franche-Comté France Phone: 00 33 3 81 99 47 89 Fax: 00 33 3 81 99 47 91 Email: [email protected] Website: http://rma.pu-pm.univ-fcomte.fr Primary Research Area: Nanotechnology/Microtechnology Keywords: MEMS, Shape differentiation, Distributed computing Research program: The objective of the smart surface project concerns the design, the development and the control of a distributed microrobotic system for conveying, fine positioning and sorting of parts at meso-scale (μm to mm). The objective of this work is to manage the information between the microsensor/microactuator modules and the distributed control work package. Microsensors return binary information about the presence of a micropart. The objective is then to determine which kind of part is on top of each microsensor by using a completely distributed algorithm. Research facilities available: - This project brings 6 research laboratories: FEMTO-ST, INESS, LAAS, LAB, and Limmer LIFC and 22 researchers Research partners needed: Micro technology. Sensor grid. Shape differentiation. Distributed computing. MEMS Microelectromechanical system.
Lorraine Byrne Other Research & Development Hewlett Packard Ireland Phone: 35316151168 Fax: na Email: [email protected] Website: www.hp.com Primary Research Area: Nanotechnology/Microtechnology Keywords: Flexible electronics, Transparent electronics, Electrodeposition of materials Research program: Research facilities available: Research partners needed:
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Jian Cao Full Professor Mechanical Engineering Northwestern University USA Phone: 847-467-1032 Fax: Email: [email protected] Website: www.mech.northwestern.edu/fac/cao Primary Research Area: Nanotechnology/Microtechnology Keywords: forming, manufacturing, solid mechanics Research program: My research interests include the mechanics and instability analysis of deformation processes from micro to macro scale, material characterization of metals and woven composites, and machine/process design. Our research has integrated analytical and numerical simulation methods, control and sensors to advance manufacturing processes. Recent projects include: surface texturing to reduce friction and to assist energy manufacturing; sheet and bulk microforming; die wear; material characterization of sheet metal and composite sheets; incremental forming; surface distortion.
Research facilities available Laser texturing system: Diode pumped Nd:YVO4 picosecond laser with a repetition rate up to 500 kHz and a position stage with 10 nm resolution; Press for micro-bulk-forming; Incremental Forming
Research partners needed Crystal plasticity modeling of material behavior; Multi-scale modeling of complex system; Fatigue modeling; Machine design and process control
Mayra Castro Other Engineering Editorial Springer Germany Phone: 4.9622148781e+012 Fax: 4.9622148768e+013 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.springer.com Primary Research Area: Nanotechnology/Microtechnology Keywords: Carbon nanotubes, graphene, nanofilms Research program Research facilities available Research partners needed
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Manica Jung deAndrade Other Chemical engineering (France) // Materials Engineering (Brazil) Universität Paul Sabatier (France) // Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil) France // Brazil Phone: +55 51 33083405 Fax: +55 51 33083405 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www6.ufrgs.br/lacer/ Primary Research Area: Nanotechnology/Microtechnology Keywords: carbon nanotubes, composites, electrical conductivity Research program: Research facilities available: Research partners needed:
Tammy Haut Donahue Associate Professor Mechanical Engineering/Biomedical Engineering Michigan Technological University USA Phone: 906-487-2078 Fax: 906-487-2822 Email: [email protected] Website: www.me.mtu.edu/~thdonahu/ Primary Research Area: Nanotechnology/Microtechnology Keywords: Biotechnology, Nanomechanics, Orthopaedics Research program: SoftTissueMechanicsLaboratory; Research in the STML integrates biology and engineering, leading to a better understanding of the mechanical behavior and cellular responses of biological tissues; namely the knee joint meniscus. Research in the STML aims to find ways of preventing the onset of diseases, such as osteoarthritis, a painful and disabling disease caused by bone -on-bone wear on the knee joint surface. A multi-scale approach utilizing computational and experimental techniques is employed.
Research facilities available: Tissue Engineering Bioreactor (load and displacement control) - Nano-indentation; Dynamic knee simulator (full gait cycle); Nanomanipulator
Research partners needed: Nanoscale sensors for fluid pressure/tissue strain -Localized nanosphere drug delivery; Modeling of fibril reinforced multiphase materials; Tissue engineering
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Laura Dykes Post Doc Mechanical Engineering University of Maryland, Baltimore County USA Phone: 313-320-1978 Fax: 410-455-1052 Email: [email protected] Website: www.umbc.edu Primary Research Area: Nanotechnology/Microtechnology Keywords: Mentorship, Service Learning, Nanotechnology Research program In my PhD research performed at Northwestern University, I used in situ x -ray techniques in conjuncion with complementary rheological tes>ng to probe links between nanocomposite microstructure and rheology in simple shear and complex flows. I am currently conductng my post -doctoral research in Engineering Education at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County. My research investigates the student advisor relationship and its impact on the career decisions of doctoral students. Research facilities available Research partners needed Exfoliated/Intercalated polymer-clay nanocomposites - Service learning; Access to international engineering students
Irene Fassi Institute of Industrial Technologies and Automation CNR-ITIA, Italy Phone: -23699884 Fax: -223699886 Email: [email protected] Website: www.itia.cnr.it Primary Research Area: Nanotechnology/Microtechnology Keywords: micro-manipulation, parallel kinematics mechanisms, robotics Research program: We investigate the potentialities of parallel kinematic machines (PKMs) at micro/mesoscale, for robotized handling and positioning. A still open research issue, in the design and manufacturing of these devices, is the study of the size effects and of the growing influence, in the downsizing process, of the superficial and adhesive forces with respect to gravity and mass related forces. Our research aims at designing and manufacturing a new generation of reconfigurable micro/mesoPKMs, to be fabricated via micro-EDM, micro-milling and micro-injection. The micro/mesodevices, based on parallel kinematics architectures, will be designed and downsized to reach the limits given by the process technologies, although it is foreseen that the limits will be given by the sensor/actuation system. Research facilities available: Prototype of micro-assembly cell with x-y-z positioning stages and vision system; Basic equipment (power suppliers, amplifiers, optical microscopes); Shared robots (serial and PK prototypes); SarixSX200 micro-EDM unit (available from July ’09) Research partners needed: Research groups working in the following areas: Experimental mechanics at the micro scale, micro actuation, sensing and control, micro-manufacturing technologies
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Kristel Fobelets Other Electrical and Electronic Engineering University of Science & Technology Houari Boumediene UK Phone: +44 (0) 2075946236 Fax: +44 (0) 2075946308 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.ee.ic.ac.uk/fobelets/ Primary Research Area: Nanotechnology/Microtechnology Keywords: electronic semiconducting devices, bio-sensing, thermoelectricity Research program: Research focuses on micro- and nano-electronics and includes TCAD simulations of existing and novel devices, device design and fabrication and electrical characterization of devices and systems. At the moment we are involved in field effect based applications related to multiple gating, biosensing and thermoelectricity using bulk or nanowire Si and Si/Ge material.
Research facilities available: Cleanroom: optical litho (1 μm), e-beam (0.1 μm), sputter coater, evaporator, (D)RIE, ovens. ; Material characterization: SEM, ellipsometer; Electrical characterization: on-wafer probe stations, DC and RF, IV and CV, low frequency noise, T = 10 – 350K range; Access to: AFM, FIB.
Research partners needed: Thermoelectric measurements.; Functionalization of surfaces for bio-sensing.; Semiconductor – polymer interfaces.; Antenna design for THz detection applications
Hitomi Yamaguchi Greenslet Associate Professor Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering University of Florida USA Phone: 352-392-0812 Fax: 352-392-1071 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.mae.ufl.edu/hitomi/ Primary Research Area: Nanotechnology/Microtechnology Keywords: micro/nano-manufacuturing, surface engineering, powder technology Research program: We develop new Magneticfield-assisted finishing (MAF) processes, which are precision machining processes that utilize magnetic fields and are thus not based on conventional ideas. Our research focuses on the underlying processing principles, and we evaluates the significance of the process both analytically and experimentally. In addition to realizing single-digit, nanometer-scale, ultra-precision finishing, we develop original magnetic abrasives, composites, and slurries. Research facilities available: In Professor Yamaguchi Greenslet’s lab - Optical profiler;Six-axis industrial robot; Shared-user facilities at Univ. of Florida; Major Analytical Instrumentation Center;MAE Department Machine Shop Research partners needed: Users of super-smooth finished surfaces; MEMSfabrication; Magnetic circuit design; Micro fluidics; Micro control systems; Nanopowders
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Claudia Guerrero-Barajas Assistant Professor Bioprocesses UPIBI-Instituto Politécnico Nacional Mexico Phone: +52-55-5729-6000 ext. 56386 Fax: +52-55-5729-6000 ext. 56305 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.upibi.ipn.mx Primary Research Area: Nanotechnology/Microtechnology Keywords: biodegradation, bioenergy, extremophiles Research program Research facilities available Research partners needed
Elisa Guzman-Teipel Research Associate Mechanical Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering Whole Tree Inc./Baylor Advanced Research Institute (Baylor University), USA Phone: 970.692.3125 Email: [email protected] Website: www.wholetreeinc.com Primary Research Area: Nanotechnology/Microtechnology Keywords: Appropriate Technology R&D, Renewable resources/materials Research program Engineering environmentally friendly substitutes for synthetic materials in consumer goods by utilizing renewable resources and waste by-products, grown and owned by low-income farmers around the world. Current work focuses on using natural materials as reinforcements in polymeric composites, replacing synthetics fibers made of glass, polyester or other materials. Parallel to this nonwoven composites research, work is being done on thermoplastic and thermoset micro-nano composites. Research facilities available Mechanical property characterization -Instron 3344, tensile testing under binocular microscope/video, Rockwell HT; Microscopy tools: Materials Processing Equipment and environmental testing chambers, and injection molder; Material environmental testing chambers Research partners needed: Interfacial adhesion chemistry; Processing natural materials into nano-particles; Nanohardness measurements; Dynamic mechanical spectroscopy.
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Doris Heinrich Physics, Biophysics Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich, Germany Phone: +49 89 2180 6760 Fax: +49 89 2180 1452 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.softmatter.physik.uni-muenchen.de Primary Research Area: Nanotechnology/Microtechnology Keywords: Surface functionalisation on the micro- and nanoscale, Intracellular dynamics on the micro- and nanoscale, Targeted drug delivery in cells Research program: I am interested in the physics of living cells, especially their cytoskeleton dynamics under defined external stimuli. Living cells are excitable, non-linear systems, controlled by a vast number of signalling cascades. My group aims at a fundamental understanding of active and passive transport processes in crowded multicomponent systems far from equilibrium, like living cells. We control cells by artificial, spacially and temporally defined chemotactic stimuli, forcing them into predefined states. Further, we explore cytoskeleton reorganisation in 3D topological environments, which define exact boundary conditions for cell migration. The process of cell adhesion to solid sufaces is mediated by actin polymerisation and plasma membrane reorganisation, dynamic processes approachable by single molecule tracking. Finally, we use nanoparticles as artificial proteins to modify and control cell function. Research facilities available: Confocal Microscopy TEM; Center for Nanoscience CeNS Munich Research partners needed Nanoparticle Fabrication; Nanoparticle Functionalisation; Microfluidic Flow Modelling; Membrane Dynamics Modelling; Stem Cell Expertise; Tissue Engineering; Nanostructured Surfaces
Yuhong Huang Other R&D Chemat Technology Inc. USA Phone: 818-727-9786 ext. 148 Fax: 818-727-9477 Email: [email protected] Website: www.chemat.com Primary Research Area: Nanotechnology/Microtechnology Keywords: nanomaterial, sol-gel, surface functionalization Research program: Chemat focuses on Sol-gel and Nanotechnology related applications and aims to be the premier “Total Sol-Gel Solution” provider to industries. With sol-gel as a platform, novel technologies were developed for variety of applications. As one of business models, Chemat partnered with industry leaders to market novel products. At mean time, we manufacture the key precursors and components. Technologies under developing include BioFun implant surface with accelerating tissue-implant integration, high frequency linear array for medical ultrasound imaging and Chemalux multi-functional antireflective coating systems. Research facilities available: Expertise in sol-gel chemistry and process; Sol-gel precursor and colloidal processing; Film and coating processing facility; AR and lens coating fabrication and evaluation; equipment Research partners needed: High frequency Ultrasound system; Expertise in orthopedics, biochemistry, and biomedical engineering; Collaboration on SBIR program-convert research results to products;
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Jacqueline “Jackie” Isaacs Associate Professor Mechanical and Industrial Eng/ Mat'ls Science Northeastern, USA Phone: 617-373-3989 Fax: 617-373-2921 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.coe.neu.edu/~jaisaacs/ Primary Research Area: Nanotechnology/Microtechnology Keywords: Environmentally Benign Manufacturing, life cycle assessment, policy Research program: The NSF Nanoscale Science and Engineering Center for High-rate Nanomanufacturing has been funded since 2004 to develop tools for high-rate/high-volume bottom-up, precise, assembly of nanoelements. I lead an interdisciplinary team of researchers to help guide the overall development of sustainable production systems for responsible nanomanufacturing. Six distinct research areas are underway to: 1) measure and control nanoparticle exposures; 2) develop robust, low cost, highthroughput screening tools for nanoparticle exposure; 3) determine the economic feasibility of manufacturing in light of potential environmental consequences; 4) investigate life cycle issues; 5) work with government officials on state environmental, health, and safety approaches; 6) evaluate applications for their ethical values. Research facilities available: George J. Kostas Nanoscale Technonlogy and Manufacturing Research Center http://www.kostas.neu.edu/; SimaPro - one seat license Research partners needed: Life Cycle Assessment; End-of-Life Processing; Environmental Health and Safety; Exposure Monitoring; Toxicity Screening; Test Play Video Game for kids.
Valencia M. Joyner Assistant Professor Electrical and Computer Engineering Tufts University, USA Phone: 617-627-2291 Fax: 617-627-3220 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ece.tufts.edu/~vjoyner Primary Research Area: Nanotechnology/Microtechnology Keywords: Energy-efficient Wireless Communications, High-performance nano/microelectronic circuits and systems, RF/optical circuits Research program: The Advanced Integrated Circuits and Systems Lab is focused on the design and development of high-performance integrated circuits and systems. Our research focuses on the design of innovative microsystems with on -chip signal processing for biomedical imaging devices and bio/chemical sensors to enhance detection/classification and image resolution. We address issues related to integration/packaging, EM coupling, sensor readout, low-noise and low-power operation. We also investigate novel integration approaches for transceivers in high-speed optical wireless communication. Research facilities available: Class 1000 Clean Room; High Frequency Test/Measurement Equipment, Probe Station; 12 Gb/s Signal Quality Analyzer; Optical bench equipment and components; 10Gb/s Optical Sources and Modulators; Flexible printed circuit board (PCB); Full suite of EDA tools (Cadence, ADS); Full -wave EM solver (HFSS, CST) Research partners needed: Photonic Structures, Bio/chemical Sensors, Medical Instrumentation, Partners requiring sensor readout & circuitry, Wireless Communications
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Mary Juhas Senior Associate Dean Materials Science & Engineering The Ohio State University USA Phone: 614-688-8239 Fax: 614-292-9615 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.eng.ohio-state.edu/faculty/people/juhas_mary.php Primary Research Area: Nanotechnology/Microtechnology Keywords: microstructure of advanced materials, simulation of microtexture in titanium alloys, micromechanisms of material deformation Research program Research facilities available Research partners needed
Gretchen Kalonji Full Professor Materials Science University of California Office of the President USA Phone: 510-987-0250 Fax: 510-987-9456 Email: [email protected] Website: none Primary Research Area: Nanotechnology/Microtechnology Keywords: materials, internationalization, educational innovation Research program Research facilities available Research partners needed
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Hang Lu Assistant Professor Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Georgia Tech USA Phone: 404-894-8473 Fax: 404-894-4200 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.chbe.gatech.edu/lu Primary Research Area: Nanotechnology/Microtechnology Keywords: microfluidics/MEMS, high-throughput experiments, systems and quantitative biology Research program: The Lu lab designs microfluidic systems for analyzing complex problems. The current focus is in biological/medical applications, such as neuroscience, cancer biology, and medical diagnosis. Microfluidics is advantageous for solving complex problems such as those presented in the biological sciences because of the special behavior and properties of fluid and field effects at micro-nano scales, the ability to control and deliver reagents precisely at the appropriate length scales, and the ability to multiplex and automate processes. Research facilities available: Microfabrication (silicon, glass, metal, plastic, and alternative fabrication); Microscopy tools (fluorescence microscopy, DIC/Phase microscopy, particle tracking, in situ temperature/pressure measurement); Modeling and design tools; Automation tools Research partners needed: Process screening (e.g. combinatorial chemical process design, combinatorial catalyst design); Biofuel research e.g. high through screening of enzymes, screening of bioprocesses); Medical diagnosis e.g. disease detection); Image processing; Statistical analysis
Gemma Garcia Mandayo Associate Professor Microelectronics and Microsystems CEIT Spain Phone: 943 212800 Fax: 943 213076 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ceit.es Primary Research Area: Nanotechnology/Microtechnology Keywords: Gas, Nanostructuration, Sensor Research program We develop solid-state microsensors based on thin film technology and nano/microfabrication processes. We go from basic research (new materials and processes, structural characterization) to applied research (development of sensor whole fabrication processes, prototype development and test). Curretnly I am involved in chemical microsystem research, concretely in gas sensing devices. Research facilities available Clean room class 100, 1000 and 10000. Deposition systems: sputtering, PECVD, LPCVD. Furances: oxidation, difussion, thermal annealing. Lithography: spin coaters, mask aligner. Micromachining: RIE, wet-etching, FIB. Characterization: chemical, biological optical labs, SEM, X-ray diffraction, TEM and AFM Research partners needed Experts in surface chemistry. Simulation of thin film behaviour. Collaboration in combining gas sensing principles for same target gas. Experts in air quality monitoring, toxic gas monitoring
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Tulin Mangir Full Professor EE CSULB USA Phone: 562 9855774 Fax: Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.csulb.edu/projects/npu/Tmangir_page/index.htm Primary Research Area: Nanotechnology/Microtechnology Keywords: Emerging technologies for social impact-Nanoelectronics, Developing Sustainable/responsible nanotechnology research, Teaching Innovation; Using simulation realistically Research program: Integrity and Integration Issues for CNT Interconnect in Nano-Electronics; Nano-Bio Interface for Biotechnology Innovation Wireless and Mobile Networks, Security and Information Assurance Cyber Security/Infrastructure Security/Intelligent Transportation and Communication Security, SDR Systems Design, Simulation and Modeling and Modeling Research facilities available: AFM, ESEM, SEM, TEM, ,Laser Scissors; Access to Microbiology Lab (For Fee); Access to Nano Research Facilities (For Fee); Other: Wireless and Embedded Design Lab Research partners needed: CNT Manufacturing, characterization and Modeling; CNT Live Cell Interaction Microbiologist.; Other: RF Design and Simulation.
Itza Mendoza-Sanchez Post Doc Civil and Environmental Eng Michigan State University USA Phone: (517) 353-2016 Fax: (517) 355-0250 Email: [email protected] Website: N/A Primary Research Area: Nanotechnology/Microtechnology Keywords: Bioremediation of chlorinated ethenes, Contaminant and microbial transport in aqueous environments, Microbiology technologies Research program: The main research area is on cost-effective remediation technologies in surface water and groundwater to guarantee sustainable supply of clean water, as well as restoration or preservation of healthy ecosystems. Research has been conducted specifically in bioremediation technologies. Bioremediation technologies are relatively inexpensive, however they remain empirically controlled due to partial understanding of the phenomena involved. We have studied different approaches with the overall goal of understanding controlling factors that affect the fate and transport of chemicals in aqueous and soil environments. Research facilities available: Shared user facilities at: Michigan State University, University of St Thomas, Instituto Politecnico Nacional Research partners needed: Expertise in microbiological analysis, Field data from natural environments (contaminated sites), Research to guarantee sustainable living of humans on Earth
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Seetha Raghavan Assistant Professor Mechanical, Materials and Aerospace Engineering University of Central Florida USA Phone: 407-823-1737 Fax: 407-823-0208 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.mmae.ucf.edu/Faculty/Raghavan.html Primary Research Area: Nanotechnology/Microtechnology Keywords: Nanomechanics, Aerospace materials/structures, Spectroscopy/Synchrotron XRD measurements Research program Our research thrust is in the development of advanced material characteriza/on methods for next genera/on aerospace materials through the synergy of experimental methods and cons/tu/ve modelingearch thrust is in the development of advanced material characterization methods for next generation aerospace materials through the synergy of experimental methods and constitutive modeling. Research facilities available Aerospace Structural, Dynamics and Controls Laboratory equipped with RM series Renishaw™ spectrometer with RP10 fiber op/c probe, 532 nm CW laser UCF NanoScience and Technology Center Argonne Na/onal Laboratory, APS and CNM user Research partners needed -Synthesis and prepara/on of Individual Carbon Nanotubes for mechanical tes/ng, materials processing; Molecular dynamics simula/ons for comparison with experimental data; Applica/ons of PSLS and Synchrotron; X-ray diffrac/on in other fields.
Nieves Gonzalez Raman Research Associate R&D Feyecon D&I Nederland Phone: +31 15 2785498 Fax: Email: [email protected] Website: www.feyecon.com Primary Research Area: Nanotechnology/Microtechnology Keywords: encapsulation, microalgae, supercritical Research program: Research facilities available: Research partners needed:
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Jenna L. Rickus Associate Professor Biological Engineering (dept of Ag & Biological Engineering, dept of Biomedical Engineering) Purdue University USA Phone: 765-494-1197 Fax: 440-848-1197 Email: [email protected] Website: http://web.mac.com/jlrickus Primary Research Area: Nanotechnology/Microtechnology Keywords: nanotechnology, biomaterials, neuroengineering Research program: Biosensors for Dynamic Flux from Living Cells; Peptide Organically Modified Silica; Cell Templated Biosilicification; Hybrid Cell silicon Neural Implants; The Brain Machine Interface - Epilepsy
Research facilities available: Physiological Sensing Facility (http://www.purdue.edu/dp/psf/index.php) Vibrating Electrode & Optrode Cell/Tissue Rigs, Neuronal Culture (cell lines, primary culture, 3D neural culture, stem cells), Biosensor Development and Implementation; Birck Nanotechnology Center (http://www.purdue.edu/discoverypark/Nanotechnology/), Pharmaceutical Style Bio – Nano Clean Room; Surface Characterization of Hybrid Bio-organic/Inorganic Materials
Research partners needed: Modelling & Simulation of Cellular Signaling; Nanostructures for Biosensing and Cell Interfaces; Nanophotonic for Biosensing
Neda Sadrifar Graduate Student Inst. of Micro- and Nanomaterials, Ulm University Micro- and nanomaterials, Ulm University, Germany Phone: 0049 731 50 25393 Fax: 0049 731 50 25488 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.uni-ulm.de/matwis Primary Research Area: Nanotechnology/Microtechnology Keywords: Materials Science, Magnetoresistive sensors Research program: Magnetic tunnel junctions (MTJs) with amorphous aluminum oxide tunnel barrier are currently used in magnetoresistive random access memory (MRAM) and the read heads of hard disk drives. In our research group, we investigate microscopic and macroscopic properties of magnetic materials, with the aim of development of devices, such as magnetic sensors for spintronics and also biomedical applications. We also investigate microscopic and macroscopic properties of magnetic materials, with the aim of development of devices, such as magnetic sensor for spintronics and also biomedical applications. Strong emphasis is put on the development of CoFeB/MgO/CoFeB-based magnetic tunnel junctions and improve the TMR effect. Research facilities available: Magnetron Sputtering Chamber; Vibrating Sample Magnetometer (VSM); MOKE Magnetometer and Kerr Microscope; Atomic Force Microscope (AFM); Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM); Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD); X-ray Diffraction (XRD, XRR); X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) Research partners needed: Interested in national/international cooperation on microfabrication and design of magnetoresistive sensors (TMR and GMRbased) for spintronics, biomedical and other applications.
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Kendra Sharp Associate Professor Fluid Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering Penn State University, USA Phone: 814-865-4292 Fax: 814-863-7222 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.mne.psu.edu/mfl Primary Research Area: Nanotechnology/Microtechnology Keywords: microfluidics/lab-on-a-chip, multi-phase transport in fuel cells, experimental fluid mechanics Research program: The Microscale Flow Laboratory at Penn State University specializes in the study of fluid phenomena in small scalesystems. We combine experimental and computational approaches to the design and analysis of such systems. We have particular expertise in experimental microfluidics including electrokineticandlab-on-a-chipsystems, suspensionflows, optical diagnostics including microparticle image velocimetry (micro-PIV) and other image-based analysis methods, multiphase flowi n porous media in fuel cells, the design of both micro and macroscale flow facilities, and application of PIV to lab-scale systems such as mixers (e.g. Rushtonturbine) and turbulent flow in a bend. Research facilities available: Micro/macroscale velocity diagnostics (particle image velocimetry, image-based diagnostics); Facilities for operating and characterizing pressure-and electrically-driven microfluidic systems; Fluorescence and video microscopy; Lab-scale flow loop for high Reynolds number flows;Institutional micro/nanofabrication facilities Research partners needed: Applications of microfluidics in biological and energy systems; Specific applications of microfluidics in sensor development; Micro/macroscale applications that would benefit from experimental fluids measurement capabilities or diagnostics development Research
Heather J. Shipley Assistant Professor Civil and Environmental Engineering University of Texas at San Antonio USA Phone: 210-458-7926 Fax: 210-458-6475 Email: [email protected] Website: http://engineering.utsa.edu/CE/faculty_staff/Shipley.html Primary Research Area: Nanotechnology/Microtechnology Keywords: nanotechnology enabled water treatment, reactivity, fate, and transport of nanomaterials, adsorption/desorption of contaminants Research program We explore the use of nanomaterials for environmental applications along with studying their environmental impact. We study the sorption of contaminants to nanomaterials and the ability of these materials to be regenerated and reused for sustainable applications. Using laboratory experiments we study the transport of nanomaterials in porous media and the impact of environmental parameters on nanomaterial fate in the environment. Research facilities available In Professor Shipley’s lab Perkin Elmer ICP-OES and ICP-MS DRCe Beckman Coulter Desla Nano UV-Vis, GC-MS, HPLC, Shared user facilities at UTSA (for fee), Electron microscopy Research partners needed Nanoparticle synthesis; Expertise in computation and modeling applying it to nanoparticle transport; Toxicity testing of nanomaterials; Contaminated water and soils for experimental use; Pilot studies/ field sites for environmental application
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Dafna Shunary Other R&D materials HP Israel Phone: +972.54.4777209 Fax: +972.8.938.5470 Email: [email protected] Website: www.hp.com Primary Research Area: Nanotechnology/Microtechnology Keywords: Thin coatings, Conduction mechanisims in Polymers, Optical photo conductors Research program: My team develops photo imaging materials for digital offset presses. The team conducts theoretical and empirical study of latent image formation and ink development on organic photoconductor (OPC), root cause analysis of failure modes and developing new photo imaging system and subsystems. Research facilities available: Atomic force microscope. Bifocal microscope for 3D surface imaging. Time of flight analyzer. Research partners needed: Mechanisms of lateral conductivity. Surface alteration due to plasma charging. Modeling of Paschen charging-charge carriers formation and surface attachment. Surface treatments & modications to prevent surface contaminants adhesion, e.g., Fakir affect.
Melissa Knothe Tate Associate Professor Biomedical/Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Case Western Reserve University USA Phone: 001 216 368 5884 Fax: 001 216 368 4969 Email: [email protected] Website: mechbio.org Primary Research Area: Nanotechnology/Microtechnology Keywords: stem cell mechanics, mechanobiology - multiscale models and experiments, biotechnology and materials Research program Working areasin Project Engineering Department -Extensive Library catalogand different available resources for researching at UPC; Facilities at UPC and otheruniversity networks.; Artisans groups in Oaxaca, México.; Professors with expertise for researching deal. Research facilities available Center for In Situ Cell and Tissue Imaging, Multiscale Computational Modeling (CFD, FE, Stochastic), Controlled Delivery of Mechanical Signals (via flow, stretch), Cell Mechanics, Intellectural Property Translation Research partners needed Cell Biology-Experimental and Computational Expertise Advanced Materials Development & Manufacturing Novel Fluorescent Probes Stem Cell Phenotyping Cell Surface Protein Characterization
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Ge Wang Full Professor Nanotechnology University of Science and Technology Beijing China Phone: 8610-62333765 Fax: 8610-62327878 Email: [email protected] Website: N/A Primary Research Area: Nanotechnology/Microtechnology Keywords: polymer, Catalytic, materials Research program: We introduce the crystal engineering approach to supermolecular structure and catalyst synthesis. Microsphere supports with various structure and surface groups have been prepared by emulsion polymerization or templated synthesis. Abundant catalysts have been obtained and used to develop the environmentally friendly oxidation system. Research facilities available: Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry; In situ Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy; Shared user facilities at USTB- Electron microscopy center, National Metal Research Center Research partners needed: Research partners needed Expertise in functional materials synthesis and characterization
Gloria Wiens Associate Professor Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engr. University of Florida USA Phone: 352-392-0806 Fax: 352-392-7303 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mae.ufl.edu/samm Primary Research Area: Nanotechnology/Microtechnology
Keywords: robotics, micro/mesomanufacturing, small satellites Research program The research at the Space, Automation, and Manufacturing Mechanisms(SAMM) Laboratory focuses on intelligent and autonomous robotic systems,innovative desings of mechanisms for space, automation, manufacturing and micro-electro-mechanical systems, and integration of micro/mesoscale elements for enhanced system performance. Emphasis is placed on micromacro robotics, introduction of compliant elements, physics-based modeling, dynamic parameter identification, analysis, control, and development of performance metrics. Research facilities available In Professor Wiens' lab, Simulation & data acquisition equipment Shared user facilities at University of Florida (for fee), Nanoscience Institute for Medical and Engineering Technology (NIMET) - Nanoscale Research Facility (NRF) Research partners needed Further optimization of the MEMS optical force sensor and fabrication, Experimental data with in situ optical measurements of forces, Integration of optical force sensing as embedded sensing of micro/mesoscale active fixturing
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Tianying Xiong Full Professor Surface Engineering of Materials Divison Institute of Metal Research,Chinese Academy of Science China Phone: -23971684 Fax: -23971684 Email: [email protected] Website: imr.ac.cn Primary Research Area: Nanotechnology/Microtechnology Keywords: Surface nanocrystal of metal, cold gas dynamic spraying, porous metal Research program Research facilities available Research partners needed
Nan Xu Associate Professor School of Environment and Urban Studies Shenzhen Graduate School of Peking University P.R.China Phone: 86-755-26035347 Fax: 86-755-26035332 Email: [email protected] Website: http://seu.szpku.edu.cn/Default.aspx Primary Research Area: Other Keywords: endocrine disruptors, engineering nanoparticles, aquatic environment Research program: Research facilities available: Research partners needed:
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Abla Zayed Associate Professor Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering University of South Florida USA Phone: 813-974-5823 Fax: Email: [email protected] Website: http://cee.eng.usf.edu/faculty/zayed.htm Primary Research Area: Nanotechnology/Microtechnology Keywords: Infrastructure Durability, Cementitious Systems, Microstructure of Materials Research program The focus of the research program is to apply advanced materials characterization techniques in identifying the effects of different modifications in elemental oxides and phase constituents of portland cement on the durability of structural elements subjected to different environmental and service conditions. Phase transformation and interaction are studied and mechanisms of deterioration postulated. Research facilities available X-ray diffractometer with phase analysis software. - Electron microscopy center (shared facility for fee); Mechanical testing facility; Pore microstructure analyzer Research partners needed Federal and State Construction Materials Regulators - State Structural Materials Research Engineers; Cement Chemists
Maria Elvia Edith Alanis Full Professor Universidad de Guadalajara Mexico Phone: 3929259400 Fax: Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.cuci.udg.mx Primary Research Area: Simulation Based Engineering Keywords: Temporal Reasoning, Advanced Algorithms for Genomics, Gender Dimension Research program Research facilities available Research partners needed
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Silvana Badaloni Associate Professor Dept. of Information Engineering University of Padova Italy Phone: +39 0498277667 Fax: +39 0498277799 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.dei.unipd.it/~badaloni Primary Research Area: Simulation Based Engineering Keywords: Temporal Reasoning, Advanced Algorithms for Genomics, Gender Dimension Research program Research facilities available Research partners needed
Valentina E. Balas Associate Professor Automation and Applied Informatics Aurel Vlaicu University of Arad Romania Phone: -283227 Fax: -280287 Email: [email protected] Website: www.drbalas.ro Primary Research Area: Simulation Based Engineering Keywords: intelligent systems, soft computing, fuzzy control Research program: Our team is researching knowledge based engineering applications that are involving computer modeling, either as internal models or as computer assisted planners. We are often using a comprehensive methodology that is merging the symbolic features of the fuzzy systems with the feasibility and low costs of the interpolative implementations: the fuzzy-interpolative methodology. Research facilities available: Modeling and control development software tools; Automation equipment; Greenhouses and railway coaches facilities Research partners needed: Collaborations to participate in FP 7 projects; International collaborations on research projects, papers, publication in journals, exchanging students; Partners interested in intelligent engineering applications.; Links with research groups having experimental facilities.
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Carmen E. Eisinger Borcia Other Deformable Materials IMSAR-Institute of Solid Mechanics of the Romanian Academy Romania Phone: 40721776026 Fax: +40 21 3126736 Email: [email protected] Website: www.imsar.ro Primary Research Area: Simulation Based Engineering Keywords: computer-aided way to simulation, multi-body systems, new materials Research program: Research facilities available: Research partners needed:
Liliana Braescu Associate Professor Applied Mathematics/Department of Computer Science West University of Timisoara ROMANIA Phone: +40 722 889 248 Fax: +40 256 592 316 Email: [email protected] ; [email protected] Website: http://web.info.uvt.ro/~braescu/ Primary Research Area: Simulation Based Engineering Keywords: modeling in crystal growth, blood coagulation, dental implantation Research program: Mathematical and computational modeling of the crystal growth processes without contact with the crucible walls: EFG, Dewetted Bridgman, Cz techniques. Research facilities available: Applied Mathematics Research Center; Institute e-Austria Timisoara; Access to DWB set-up through SIMAP-EPM INP Grenoble, France Research partners needed: Crystal Growth; Collaborations with other crystal growth laboratories with EFG, Cz, FZ equipments.; Dewetted Bridgman furnace including electromagnetic field. Biomedical Engineering; Link with research groups having experimental facilities.; Other mathematical applications which create a link between materials science and biotechnology.
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Pamela McCauley Bush Associate Professor Industrial Engineering University of Central Florida USA Phone: (407) 823-6092 Fax: (407) 832-3413 Email: [email protected] Website: http://iems.ucf.edu/about/faculty/mccauleybush.html Primary Research Area: Simulation Based Engineering Keywords: disaster modeling simulations (hurricane), fuzzy modeling, human factors modeling Research program: In this project we present a dynamic simulation tool for training and managing the behavior of the complex disaster management systems such as the hurricane, terrorist attack, flood, pandemic, wildfire and earthquake. In the simulation, functional and operational components are partitioned into a before hours, a time of hit, and an after hours sections. The models for each case showing the potential losses from disasters are validated with historical data from previous events. Finally, these models are used to assess the estimated results for debris, commodity, households, roofing, water/ice, shelters, critical infrastructure, and evacuation routes. Research facilities available: Research partners needed:
Caroline Cao Associate Professor Human Factors/Mechanical Engineering Tufts University USA Phone: 617-627-2484 Fax: 617-627-3058 Email: [email protected] Website: http://ase.tufts.edu/mechanical/faculty/bios/cao.asp Primary Research Area: Simulation Based Engineering Keywords: medical systems/devices design, surgical simulation training, human factors engineering Research program The rapid proliferation of enabling technology into the hospital operating room (OR) and medicine has changed the way health care is delivered to patients. In particular, endoscopic technology has revolutionised surgical practice. However, much of the development in endoscopic surgery, or minimally invasive surgery, has been technology- driven, with little consideration for human factors issues. As a result, the users of this new technology may have a more difficult task to perform. This has significant impact on patient outcome. Research facilities available Fabrication: Rapid Prototyping; CNC machining; Microscale Fabrication; Analysis: Soft tissue characterization; Solid and fluid modeling; Imaging Analysis; Human/Animal Labs: Usability testing; Medical School and Veterinary School; Tufts Clinical and Translational Science Institute Research partners needed Fabrication: Microlaser processing; Quantum dots; Optical fiber bundle fabrication; Analysis: Spectral decomposition; Beam propagation; CMOS cameras; Biomedical applications: Catheter; Brain; Small intestine; NOTES
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Ana-Maria Cardells-Tormo Other R&D Hewlett-Packard Spain Phone: +34 93 582 6771 Fax: Email: [email protected] Website: www.hp.com Primary Research Area: Simulation Based Engineering Keywords: research across countries, stadistics/mathematical models, common issues Research program Research facilities available Research partners needed
Grisselle Centeno Associate Professor Industrial and Management Systems Engineering University of South Florida United States Phone: 813-974-5587 Fax: 813-974-5953 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.eng.usf.edu/~gcenteno/ Primary Research Area: Simulation Based Engineering Keywords: Applied Operations Research, Optimization, Capacity Planning Research program: Our research explores optimization-based approaches for the planning and control of operations in transportation and manufacturing industries, as well healthcare environments. Our work addresses modeling and solution of capacity allocation under uncertainty. We have experience working with large-scale mathematical programming models, developing heuristic solution methods, and building decision support systems. Research facilities available: Center for Urban Transportation Research; National Center for Transit Research; Virtual Manufacturing and Design Laboratory for Medical Devices (VirtualMD Lab); Adequate computer infrastructure to work with large-scale optimization problems and modeling; Nanomaterials and Nanomanufacturing Research Center Research partners needed: Expertise in modeling dynamic scenarios considering uncertainty; Data related to resource allocation under congested service scenarios; Knowledge related to policies and healthcare practices; Experimental data on personnel assignment policies in skill-based environments; Other applications to extend; skill-based assignment models
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Ioanna Chouvarda Research Associate The Medical School/Lab of Medical Informatics Aristotle Univeristy Greece Phone: 302310999922 Fax: 302310999263 Email: [email protected] Website: kedip.med.auth.gr/ichouvarda Primary Research Area: Simulation Based Engineering Keywords: biomedical eng, cardiac modelling, biomedical signal processing Research program Research facilities available Research partners needed
Victoria Coverstone Full Professor Aerospace Engineering University of Illinois - Urbana USA Phone: 217-333-0678 Fax: 217-333-0015 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.ae.uiuc.edu/people/faculty/coverstone.html Primary Research Area: Simulation Based Engineering Keywords: Space mission analysis, Optimal spacecraft trajectories, Spacecraft attitude determinination and control Research program Using systems engineering, we create space mission designs subject to system requirements and constraints and evaluate these designs using multiple performance criteria. Specific applications include deep space missions with advanced propulsion technologies such as nuclear-electric and solar-electric ion propulsion to small satellites for low earth orbiting missions. Recently, a high-risk, high-payoff sail system for the launch, deployment, stabilization and control of very large solar sails enabling high payload mass fractions for interplanetary and deep-space spacecraft has been conceptualized and a flight demonstration of the enabling technologies is being developed. Research facilities available In Prof. Coverstone’s Lab - Thermal vacuum chamber; Clean room; Facilities at Illinois; National Center for Supercomputing Applications Research partners needed Remote sensing or in-situ missions; Expertise in systems of systems analysis; Human and robotic space exploration technologies
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Omotayo May Durodola Lecturer Electronics&Communications/Physics University of Jos Nigeria Phone: 234-803-7009111 Fax: None Email: [email protected] Website: None Primary Research Area: Simulation Based Engineering Keywords: Congestion control, Routing algorithms, Teletrafficking Research program Research facilities available Research partners needed
Soledad Estrella Graduate Student Civil Engineering, Hidric Resources Universidad Poliecnica de Catalunya Spain Phone: +34 648814721 Fax: +34 932546299 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www-camins.upc.es/ Primary Research Area: Simulation Based Engineering Keywords: Modeling, Water Resources, Urban Drainage Research program: Research facilities available: Research partners needed:
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Merazka Fatiha Associate Professor Electrical & Computer Engineering University of Science & Technology Houari Boumediene Algeria Phone: +213 21 24 79 50 to 60 mobile +213772757940 Fax: +213 21 24 71 87 Email: [email protected] Website: don't have homepage Primary Research Area: Simulation Based Engineering Keywords: speech coding, voIP, clustering algorithms Research program: Design of quantization method for Line spectrum pairs of speech, joint channel source coding, waveform coding and wideband coding. We are also interested in the transmission of voice over IP network, in particular for packet losses. The design of codebooks for vector quantization is also very important , we are using algebraic method .We are working also on the implantation of turbo codes on FPGA. Research facilities available: ITU standards - Speech tools Research partners needed: Collaboration with researchers working on speech coding and VoIP. -Collaboration on publications, joint projects.
Smita Francis Other Department of Electrical Engineering Polytechnic of Namibia Namibia Phone: -2072336 Fax: -2071939 Email: [email protected] Website: <www.polytechnic.edu.na> Primary Research Area: Simulation Based Engineering Keywords: Gunn diode, Monte Carlo Simulation, Women in Engineering Research program: Research facilities available: Research partners needed:
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Lori Graham-Brady Associate Professor Civil Engineering/Mechanical Engineering Johns Hopkins University USA Phone: 410-516-8167 Fax: 410-516-7473 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ce.jhu.edu/lori Primary Research Area: Simulation Based Engineering Keywords: Multi-scale modeling of materials, Stochastic mechanics, Probabilistic methods Research program My group’s research falls under the general umbrella of stochastic mechanics, with work in a number of applications: computational models of failure in brittle materials, stochastic simulation of material microstructure, multi-scale models of plastic behavior in composite materials, and stability of structures with random imperfections. I am also Director of an IGERT program entitled “Modeling Complex Systems: the Scientific Basis of Coupling Multi-Scale/Multi-Physics Models”, which studies the broad challenges in computational simulation of complex systems. Research facilities available Prof. Graham-Brady’s Lab; Multiple Linux and Windows workstations; Communal IGERT Facilities; Homewood High Performance Cluster Research partners needed Experimental results showing scatter of mechanical material performance; High-resolution imaging of material microstructure (pref. 3-D); Any other applications in mechanics of materials that require a statistical characterization
Sugey Granados Graduate Student Chemical Engineering Department (CEPIMA) Universidad Poliecnica de Catalunya Spain Phone: (+34) 9340-16674 Fax: +(34) 9340-16674 Email: [email protected] Website: www.upc.edu Primary Research Area: Simulation Based Engineering Keywords: Sustainability with simulation based enginnering, Sustainability Project Management, Environmental projects Research program: Our program offers a diversity of research lines about Methodology of Projects, Internet Design Innovation & Environment and Sustainable Design. The pressure on businesses to incorporate the principles of sustainable development is mounting and Project Engineering & Management methodologies are not excluded. Our group has developed a general methodology to project design (MDP -UPC), and we are applying the knowledge and tools of the different lines of research program to satisfy, innovate and improve its implementation in Engineering Education. Research facilities available: Working areas in Project Engineering Department; Extensive Library catalogand different available resources for researching at UPC; Facilities at UPC and otheruniversity networks.; Professors with expertise for researching deal. Research partners needed: Expertise in sustainability criteria for Project Engineering; Modeling of risk take into account sustainability dimensions; Experimental data with sustainable measurements in projects. Other applications using knowledge and tools of global program research that could benefit project design and execution
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Diana K. Grauer Graduate Student Mechanical Engineering Kansas State University USA Phone: 785-532-2617 Fax: 785-532-3744 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mne.ksu.edu Primary Research Area: Simulation Based Engineering Keywords: Engine, Scavenging, Simulation Research program: What do thermal comfort and a 4,000 hp large bore engine have in common? Fundamental engineering principles, plain and simple. Our philosophy at the NATIONAL GAS MACHINERY LABORATORY is one of working together, working with others outside NGML, and focusing on energy transmission and distribution. Energy must be transported and delivered in a way that is useful to the consumer. To meet our mission of finding better ways to transport and distribute energy, our research includes improving the air flow rate through large bore engines used to transport natural gas and petroleum products, optimizing pipeline operation, developing highly efficient methods to heat and cool buildings, and creating strategies to lower and monitor pollutant emissions from combustion processes. Research facilities available: Instrumentation and sensor development, Mathematical modeling and simulation, Compressible and pulsating two-phase flow, Engine design, Emission reduction technology Research partners needed: Turbocharger Test and Research Facility(TTRF), High Flow Test Cell(HFTC), Low Flow Test Cell (LFTC), Engine Test Cell, Ford V6 (small-bore, high-speed), Ajax (large-bore, slow-speed), Multi-cylinder Flow Bench
Martha Grover Associate Professor Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering Georgia Tech USA Phone: 404-894-2878 Fax: 404-894-2866 Email: [email protected] Website: www.chbe.gatech.edu/grover Primary Research Area: Simulation Based Engineering Keywords: materials, processing, control Research program We apply the systems engineering approach to materials synthesis and macromolecular structure. Mathematical models are not accurate enough for a purely model -based design. Instead, we combine mechanistic modeling together with statistics and experimentation. In the group we develop general methodology and algorithms and then apply the techniques in a number of algorithms, specific applications. Research facilities available In Professor Grover’s lab - Chemical vapor deposition system (custom built); Atomic force microscope (Molecular Imaging); Shared user facilities at Georgia Tech (for fee); Electron microscopy center; Microelectronics Research Center; Marcus Nanotechnology Research Center Research partners needed Modeling of metal nanoparticle nucleation on surfaces; Expertise in robust process design; Experimental data with in situ optical measurements of surfaces; Other applications in materials processing that could benefit from the “systems approach”
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Irene Guiamatsia Research Associate Aeronautics Imperial College London United Kingdom Phone: +44 2075945118 Fax: +44 2075848120 Email: [email protected] Website: www.imperial.ac.uk Primary Research Area: Simulation Based Engineering Keywords: Numerical methods, Composite damage simulation, micromechanical analysis Research program: Composite materials are increasingly utilized in aircraft primary structures for weight savings and superior structural performance. However the relatively small knowledge database on behavior of laminated composites demands extensive qualification testing. To reduce costs associated with component testing, we develop superior numerical simulation techniques inorder to develop a full virtual testing capability, starting with accurate modelling of crack initiation and propagation. Research facilities available: HPC cluster for parallel processing; ABAQUS and LS-DYNA finite element packages; Testing Material characterization, static tests, Impact rigs, and hyper stiff buckling machine.; DSP Camera and portable C-scanner more at www3.imperial.ac.uk/aeronautics/facilities/testingfacilities Research partners needed: Software development and dissemination; Experimental data of repeatable crack migration experiment; Fibre/matrix interface modelling
Li Guiqin Associate Professor Mechanical Engineering and Automation Shanghai University China Phone: 86-21-56334880 Fax: 86-21-56331775 Email: [email protected] Website: www.shu.edu.cn Primary Research Area: Simulation Based Engineering Keywords: Intelligence Design and Manufacturing, Unconventional Processing, Finite Element Analysis Research program: Research facilities available: Research partners needed:
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Namrata Gundiah Assistant Professor Biomaterials/ Mechanical Engineering Indian Institute of Science India Phone: 91 80 2293 2860 Fax: 91 80 2360 0648 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.mecheng.iisc.ernet.in/~ngundiah/ Primary Research Area: Simulation Based Engineering Keywords: Finite element modeling, Constitutive models, Experimental mechanics Research program Research facilities available Research partners needed
Sue Ellen Haupt Associate Professor Applied Research Laboratory/Meteorology/Mechanical Engineering The Pennsylvania State University USA Phone: 814/863-7135 Fax: 814/865-3287 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.meteo.psu.edu/%7Eseh19/ Primary Research Area: Energy Systems Keywords: Atmospheric modeling, Computational fluid dynamics, Computational intelligence methods Research program High Fidelity Modeling and Data Assimilation in the Atmospheric Boundary Layer: We specialize in simulating the atmospheric boundary layer for applications including siting wind energy powerplants and modeling atmospheric trasport and dispersion. Tools include high fidelity computational fluid dynamics (CFD) models, mesoscale numerical weather prediction (NWP) models, artificial intelligence techniques, and ability to partner with local experimental facilities Research facilities available Computational Clusters - Research CFD and Mesoscale Models; Exceptional Graduate Students; Large Water Tunnel with 1.3 m test section; Several Smaller Water Tunnels; Instrumented Field Sites Research partners needed Wind turbine blade designers - Sensor experts; Population dynamics modelers; Computer system optimization experts; Environmental impact specialists; Wind turbine experimentalists
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Thamy Cristina Hayashi Associate Professor Chemical Engineering Department Federal University of Bahia Brasil Phone: + 55 71 32839816 Fax: + 55 71 32839810 Email: [email protected] Website: http://lattes.cnpq.br/3508930666842417 Primary Research Area: Simulation Keywords: Combustion in porous media, CFD modelling of reacting flows, Engineering education Research program: We are interested in the modeling of reactive flows over catalytic surfaces to support the design of both porous media catalytic burners and fluidized bed reactors for the fast pyrolysis of biomass. Numerical models include the Navier-Stokes equations, the gas and solid energy balances and the transport equations for chemical species. Turbulence, radiation heat transfer and detailed chemistry are accounted for. They are computationally implemented using the finite volume/finite differences method in our own codes or by means of CFD packages.
Research facilities available: In Prof. Hayashi’s lab: Computational facilities and CFD software licence; In associate laboratories of the research group: Experimental facilities for characterization and catalytic testing of catalysts
Research partners needed: Experimental data from flow visualization on turbulence within porous media; Expertise in the development of detailed reaction mechanisms
Karen High Associate Professor Chemical Engineering Oklahoma State University USA Phone: 405 747-5105 Fax: 405 744-6338 Email: [email protected] Website: khigh.okstate.edu Primary Research Area: Simulation Based Engineering Keywords: Sustainability, Process, Optimization Research program: The research at Oklahoma State University has focused on sustainable process design, and has been named SusCAD. The research is designed to be able to facilitate solving a sustainability-oriented decision-making (e.g. chemical process design) problem, especially good for handling those real-world systems that are described by a mathematical model. This methodology formulates a design task for sustainability as satisfying multiple competing objectives, each of which represents a certain aspect that people may be concerned with in terms of sustaining human society. The evaluation, decision-making and improvement of the target system will be performed iteratively, thus they essentially forms a closed-loop feedback scheme. Research facilities available: Computational support Research partners needed: Multicriteria decision making; Multiobjective optimization; Metric generation for social impact
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Denise Jackson Associate Professor Industrial and Information Engineering University of Tennessee, USA Phone: 865-946-3248 Fax: 865-482-0191 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.utsi.edu/academics/iieandem/ Primary Research Area: Simulation Based Engineering Keywords: modeling, systems, processes Research program Our research involves the application of systems engineering principles to problems involving the design , development, implementation, and improvement of management systems throughout industrial, service, and governmental organizations. Our research also looks into applications of complex system structures such as families of systems (FOS) and systems of systems (SOS). Research facilities available Water Tunnel Laboratory that is available for high Reynolds number flow modeling studies. Low Speed Wind Tunnel with a subsonic, single pass, ambient air wind tunnel. The High Speed Wind Tunnel Facility contains a supersonic, blow-down wind tunnel. The propulsion lab consists of a high bay assembly area with 5 test bays reconfigurable for research projects. Computer Laboratories (Tullahoma, Knoxville, Oak Ridge) Research partners needed Expertise in robust system design, acquisitions experience (DoD), other applications of process improvement based on the “systems approach”, operations research and computer simulation expertise Samudra Jayasekera Lecturer School of Science & Engineering, University of Ballarat Australia Phone: +61 3 5327 9114 Fax: +61 3 5327 9240 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ballarat.edu.au Primary Research Area: Simulation Based Engineering Keywords: Geotechnology, Problematic soils, Electrokinetics Research program: Research facilities available: Research partners needed:
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Mary-Hall Johnson Graduate Student Civil Engineering / Building Systems University of Colorado USA Phone: (601) 622-8993 Fax: (303) 492-7317 Email: [email protected] Website: http://ceae.colorado.edu/bsp/ Primary Research Area: Simulation Based Engineering Keywords: natural ventilation, building energy simulation, network airflow models Research program: We seek to advance the use of natural and hybrid ventilation in building design by assessing the accuracy and usability of currently available thermal and airflow models. The use of natural ventilation to reduce energy consumption in buildings is a fundamental concept. However, this concept is not widely used in building design in the United States,partly due to a high level of perceived design uncertainty. The availability of a well-validated simulation tool coupling an airflow model with a thermal building model is critical to the propagation of natural ventilation in the US. Research facilities available: Larsen Building Systems Laboratory: designed for dynamic testing of complete and full-scale commercial HVAC and building systems Research partners needed: ESP-r airflow modeling; Experimental data from naturally ventilated buildings; Expertise in integration of natural ventilation with mechanical systems; Other expertise in sustainable building design
Renata Koerfer Post Doc Department of Process Control Kaunas University of Technology, Belgium Phone: 3236668983 Fax: 3236668983 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.ktu.lt Primary Research Area: Simulation Based Engineering Keywords: Agglomeration kietics, Fuzzy control, Fluidized bed granulation Research program: Considering the increasing pace of automation in various applications, continuous fluidization bed installations are prime candidates to be operated automatically. The present research goal is to develop and implement a fuzzy control system for the fluidized bed agglomeration process. In the course of the present research two applications of fuzzy control are developed: (1) PC simulation of fuzzy control in a process model (agglomeration kinetics) and (2) Fuzzy control in experiments. Considering the complexity of the fluidized bed granulation process, our method enables integration of the empirical knowledge about processing for the purposes of modeling a multivariable control system and the difficult-todescribe control strategies for automation of the process. Research facilities available: Institute of Automation and Control Systems (AVATI ) is a methodical and academic centre of automation and control systems in Kaunas ( Lithuania). Newest equipment and methodical materials are collected here in cooperation with Lithuanian automation companies. Research partners needed: Modeling of hybrid models for biotechnological processes, Expertise in applications of computational intelligence methods
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Sanda Lefteriu Graduate Student Electrical Engineering Rice University, Houston, TX USA Phone: Fax: - Email: [email protected] Website: - Primary Research Area: Simulation Based Engineering Keywords: model order reduction, system identification from frequency-domain measurements, numerical linear algebra Research program Our group performs research in the area of model order reduction, both in the scenario in which a large-scale model is available, and in the case in which measurements of the system are performed, either in the time or frequency domain. This is a mature field, but there are still plenty of interesting aspects worth investigating, like the case of many inputs and outputs, the incorporation of parameters in the reduced model, nonlinear effects. The areas of application are vast. Research facilities available Research partners needed Data sets with frequency-domain data coming from different application areas; Interesting systems which can be approximated by model order reduction
Hong Lin Associate Professor Tsinghua University China Phone: Fax: Email: [email protected] Website: Primary Research Area: Simulation Based Engineering Keywords: , , Research program We are dedicated to novel materials and efficient devices for renewable energy utilization, upon which dye-sensitized solar cells (DSC) are mainly focused. We especially design and prepare materials with fascinating nano-scale structures and investigate the basic scientific issues behind their superior charge transfer and photovoltaic properties. In addition, we endeavor in the industrialization of DSC devices focusing on fabrication and sealing technique of large-area cells, so as to meet the requirement of high efficiency and considerable stability for large-scale application. Research facilities available A photoelectrochemical lab including a solar simulator Newport 69920, an electrochemical workstation CH1650C, A digital multimeter Keithley 2400; A chemical synthesis lab including an electrospinning, some foundational synthesis facilities and solar cell sealing apparatus; a characterization lab including XRD, SEM, TG-DTA and etc. Research partners needed Expertise in electrochemical science and technology; Organic synthesis and photochemistry
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Yao Man Full Professor School of materials science and engineering Dalian University of technology P. R. China Phone: 0086-411-84707347 Fax: 0086-411-84709284 Email: [email protected] Website: http://gs.dlut.edu.cn/Html/YaoM.html Primary Research Area: Simulation Based Engineering Keywords: thermal mechanical behavior, material modelling, molecular dynamics simulation Research program The program focuses on atomic modeling and simulation, especially molecular dynamics, for phonon scattering from point defects and radiation damage (RD) of nuclear materials. The initial RD takes place within picoseconds and impossible to be observed by experiments so far, while its effect on microstructure and mechanical properties is critical for nuclear materials. In the group we study the evolution, mechanism and effective factors of defect formation. Our goal is to predict the materials properties and lifetime by multiscale modeling combined with microstructure observation and measurement of properties. Research facilities available High performance computer (HPC); Signal acquirement and processing system with various sensors; Shared user facilities at DUT (some for fee); • Material Testing Center; State Key Laboratory of Structural Analysis for Industrial Equipment; Software: MS, VASP, ANSYS, MARC… Research partners needed Ab initio or DFT calculation for potential of binary system, e.g. alloys; Expertise in multiscale modeling; Experimental data of properties and microstructure with/without radiation; Predicting model of properties by data of microstructure and composition
Simina Stefania Maris Other Department of computer sciences CSULB Romania Phone: +40 744 574443 Fax: +40 256 592316 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.math.uvt.ro/ Primary Research Area: Simulation Based Engineering Keywords: crystal growth, numerical analysis, differential equations Research program: As a part of my PhD research program, I study the phenomena occurring during the directional solidification process, in a vertical Bridgman installation. Because the solidification interface is a free boundary (i.e. two boundary conditions: one for constant temperature and the other for constant heat flux), it is important to determine it in order to simulate the crystal growth.
Research facilities available: Applied Mathematics Research Center; Institute e-Austria, Timisoara
Research partners needed: Researchers working in the same area (crystal growth), in order to compare my numerical results with their numerical or experimental results.
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Catherine Mavriplis Associate Professor Mechanical Engineering University of Ottawa Canada Phone: 613 562 5800 ext 8961 Fax: 613 562 5177 Email: [email protected] Website: coming in meantime: http://cimms.ou.edu/~mavriplis/ Primary Research Area: Simulation Based Engineering Keywords: advancement of women in STEM academia, numerical methods, fluid dynamics Research program Simulation-based engineering: fluid flow simulation (direct simulation but others also) high order accuracy, adaptive grids, error estimation applications in classical fluid flow, aerodynamics, combustion, MEMS, meteorology can also do biofluids, heat transfer, thermodynamics mathematical analysis of physical phenomena, computational modeling . Also conducts research on advancement of women in engineering.
Research facilities available: I don’t need much equipment but have access to computers people
Research partners needed: People with problems that need numerical modeling of flows or other physical phenomena, who want an interdisciplinary team and have open minds: in the areas of biofluids, aerodynamics, meteorology, and heat transfer. I need partners who can publish papers cooperatively and soon!
Katina Michael Senior Lecturer Information Systems and Technology, Informatics University of Wollongong, Australia Phone: 61242213937 Fax: 61242214045 Email: [email protected] Website: http://ro.uow.edu.au/kmichael/ Primary Research Area: Simulation Based Engineering Keywords: Radio-frequency Identification (RFID), Global Positioning Systems (GPS), National Security Research program: As a member of the School of Information Systems and Technology I am focused on the technological trajectory of hybrid mobile devices that allow for automatic unique identification, location-based surveillance, and sensor condition monitoring and tracking within a national security context. My current research on “uberveillance”, which uses social informatics methodologies, will be applied to nanotechnology. Research facilities available: Intelligent Polymer Research Institute (IPRI), Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials (ISEM), New Processing and Devices Facility, SMART (Simulation, Modeling & Analysis for Research and Teaching) Infrastructure Facility Research partners needed: Expertise in nanotechnology for national security, interest in integrating technology assessment in nanotechnology, Interest in socio-ethical implications with recipients of biomedical implant devices.
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Alina Adriana Minea Associate Professor Heat transfer Technical University Gh. Asachi Iasi, Romania Phone: 40723455071 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.sim.tuiasi.ro/Minea.htm Primary Research Area: Simulation Based Engineering Keywords: CFD techniques, heat transfer, applied heat transfer Research program: My research area of interest is HEAT TRANSFER with all that derives from it: mathematical modeling, experimental techniques and simulation based on CFD. Now I am working hard on establishing of a HEAT TRANSFER group that includes all the key scientists in the world, as a real and strong base for cooperation in this area. At this moment, my research in this area focuses on experimental, theoretical and CFD techniques for improving energy efficiency on heating equipments. I also have interest in nanofluidsand other active techniques for heat transfer enhancement, as well as mass transfer enhancement in fluidized beds. Research facilities available: Fluent commercial code; Different prototypes of heating equipments; Testing equipment on: dilatometer, spectroscopy, conductivity and so on; Fluidized beds, of different sizes Research partners needed: Researchers interested in heat transfer enhancement techniques, as well as improving energy consumptions of industrial heating equipments; Researchers willing to participate in successful proposal on Fp7 bases; All of you who are interested in international collaborations about applying research projects together, writing papers together, exchanging students, and soon.
Margaret O'Mahony Full Professor Civil Engineering University of Dublin, Trinity College Ireland Phone: +353 1 8952084 Fax: +353 1 6773072 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.tcd.ie/Transport_Research_Centre/ Primary Research Area: Simulation Based Engineering Keywords: transport modelling, transport policy, civil engineering Research program: The Centre for Transport Research and Innovation for People (TRIP) is a multidisciplinary centre, funded by the HEA PRTLI Programme based at TCD with a link to UCC. The aim of the Centre is to research and develop cohesive and dynamic interdisciplinary solutions in a range of topics including ICT in transport, solving urban congestion, quality of life, safety and the environmental impacts of transport. The Centre is currently working on the development of a Graduate Education Programme in the Environment (4-year PhD programme) with the Environmental Engineering Research Group and integrated with a number of other universities. Research facilities available: Research partners needed: Telecommunication applications to transport; Transport modelers ; Mathematical modelers; Traffic data
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Virginia Palacios SWQA Hewlett-Packard Spain Phone: +34 93 582 4967 Fax: Email: [email protected] Website: www.hp.com Primary Research Area: Simulation Based Engineering Keywords: Automation, Reliability simulation, Failure acceleration Research program Research facilities available Research partners needed
Tabitha Peck Graduate Student Computer Science The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill USA Phone: (919) 843-7431 Fax: (919) 962-1799 Email: [email protected] Website: www.cs.unc.edu/~tpeck Primary Research Area: Simulation Based Engineering Keywords: Virtual Reality, Locomotion, Training Simulation Research program The Effective Virtual Environments (EVE) research group at UNC-Chapel Hill focuses on improving Virtual Environment (VE) systems, including making locomotion interfaces more natural, reducing and mitigating system latency, and developing and evaluating systems for user applications. Research facilities available Laboratory with high-precision 3rdTech HiBall 3000 tracker with an active area of nearly 10 square meters. Research partners needed We welcome technology development and application collaborators. Collaborators’ needs drive our research. Recently, we have worked on military training and physical therapy applications.
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Mary Lynn Realff Associate Professor Polymer, Textile & Fiber Engineering Georgia Tech USA Phone: 404-894-2496 Fax: 404-894-8780 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ptfe.gatech.edu Primary Research Area: Simulation Based Engineering Keywords: mechanics, polymers, experimental Research program Our research group focuses on investigation of the mechanical properties of polymeric structures and modeling of the response to deformation. This work supports the development of predictive models that are used to design of polymeric systems that meet the required specifications. Currently, our work involves the characterization and modeling of composite polymeric fibers that are reinforced with carbon nanotubes. Our most recent papers have contributed to the understanding of fatigue behavior of nano-reinforced fiber systems. Our research group also studies the career development and mentoring of students and faculty in academic institutions. Research facilities available Georgia Tech has modern testing equipment to characterize polymeric systems. Additionally, we have mechanical testing equipment that can measure the fatigue response of fibers at very high fatigue rates and at prescribed loading conditions. Research partners needed We are looking for partners that synthesize polymers and polymeric structures (or composites) that would like to know more about the mechanical response of the materials and structures. We are also looking for partners who develop algorithms that may be used to solve the models that we develop.
Minodora Ripa Full Professor Tribology/Mechanical engineering University "Dunărea de Jos" of Galati Romania Phone: 40749113020 Fax: 40236314463 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ugal.ro Primary Research Area: Simulation Based Engineering Keywords: simulation tribological behaviour, material characterisation, artificial neural network Research program TRIBOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF COMPOZITE MATERIALS. The aim of the project is the tribological characterization of four different polymer based compounds used for metal repair systems by laboratory-scale simulations. Wear tests were performed using two types of tribotesters: 1. pin on disk; 2. shoe-roller, in order to simulate the mouvement and loading conditions in sliding contacts. ADOPTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF TEST METHODS FOR LUBRICANTS CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT. Developing the capacity of the Laboratory in the field of conformity assessment and certification, for the assurance of the implementation of national transposed UE aquis. Adoption and implementation of three test methods for lubricants (required by the Directive 92/104/CEE).
Research facilities available Nanosurf®EasyScan 2 Scanning Probe Microscope; 3 D profilometer module for UMT; X-ray diffractometer Research partners needed Numerical simulation of wear process; applications of ANN in tribology Network of Excellence for New Materials
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Panagiota Rouni Other Mechanical Engineering Greek Women's Engineering Association & National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) GREECE Phone: 3.0210823734e+011 Fax: 3.021032473e+011 Email: [email protected] Website: www.edem-net.gr Primary Research Area: Other Keywords: x-rays, neutron, gender Research program: Research facilities available: Research partners needed:
Yasaman Shadrokh PhD Student Optical and Semiconductor Group/Electronic and Electrical Engineering Imperial College of London United Kingdom Phone: 0044 7846123638 Fax: Email: [email protected] Website: http://www2.ee.ic.ac.uk/electricalengineering/eepeople/person.asp?f=rg&c=OSD&s=NIL&id=6140 Primary Research Area: Simulation Based Engineering Keywords: TCAD Modeling, FET Transistor, Digital Applications Research program We use Technology Computer Aided Design (TCAD) to study the robustness and multi-functionality of a novel FET device structure (SGrFET) for digital applications. For this, the typical benchmarks for CMOS applications have been applied in order to compare the digital performance of the novel device to the more traditional ones. The initial steps are taken to fabricate the simulated FET device using in-house facilities in the Imperial College cleanroom.
Research facilities available Photolithography pattern, Generator, E-beam Writer, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Sputter Coater, Deep Reactive Ion Etch
Research partners needed Device Modeling and Simulation, Device Fabrication Technology, Device Characterization and optimization to increase device, speed, performance and functionality
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Dawn Tilbury Full Professor Mechanical Engineering University of Michigan USA Phone: 734 936 2129 Fax: 734 647 3170 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www-personal.umich.edu/~tilbury Primary Research Area: Simulation Based Engineering Keywords: Virtual fusion: Integrating simulations with real-time data, Control systems, including simulations for prediction and decision making, Robotics and Manufacturing systems Research program: My research is generally in the area of analysis and design of control systems, including: Logic control for manufacturing systems (discrete-event systems, verifica:on, design); Networked control systems (including characteriza:on of network delays); Control of compu:ng systems (resource management of web, database, mail servers) Research facilities available: Serial-Parallel line with conveyor - 4 small CNC machines, 2 Fanuc robots; Web-based HMI for distributed control; Wired and wireless networks; RFID part flow data acquisi:on system; System-wide control based on web services; Simulation models of components and system Research partners needed: Simulation experts; Modeling, data integration; Computational challenges; Domains of interest; Health-care systems; Manufacturing systems; Others?
Judy Vance Full Professor Mechanical Engineering Iowa State University USA Phone: 515-294-9474 Fax: 515-294-5530 Email: [email protected] Website: www.vrac.iastate.edu/~jmvance Primary Research Area: Simulation Based Engineering Keywords: virtual reality, product design, engineering analysis (FEA, CFD) Research program My research focuses on investigating applications of virtual reality (VR) techniques to engineering design. Application areas include assembly methods prototyping, spatial mechanism design, interactive stress analysis coupled with product geometry, factory operations simulation, product design considering ergonomic factors, and computational fluid dynamics visualization. I am also interested in design concept generation and methods to enhance creativity in the design process. Research facilities available C6: six-sided, 10 ft x 10 ft, immersive projection room driven - Molecular biology by a 96 GPU cluster, delivering images to 24 Sony SXRD, 5000; Ergonomics lumen cinema projectors producing over 100 million pixel; Decision theory resolution.; C4: four -sided 12 ft x 12 ft immersive projection room; Haptics sided, ft, supporting multiple screen configurations.; Collision detection; Magnetic and optical tracking systems and a wide variety of; Geometric modeling immersive display, haptic and interface devices. Research partners needed Cognitive psychology
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Genoveva Vargas-Solar Research Associate Computer Science CNRS, LIG-LAFMIA, France, Mexican Society of Computer Science, Mexico France Phone: 33476827248 / 52222 2 29 2606 Fax: 33476827287 / 52222 1 78 01 85 Email: [email protected] Website: http://hadas.imag.fr Primary Research Area: Simulation Based Engineering Keywords: Query optimization on services clouds, Ambient computing, Services coordination Research program: Research facilities available: Research partners needed:
Angela Vincenti Associate Professor mechanics - dept : Institut d'Alembert CNRS, LIG-LAFMIA, France, Mexican Society of Computer Science, Mexico France Phone: 33144277190 Fax: 33144275259 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.dalembert.upmc.fr/mises/index.php Primary Research Area: Simulation Based Engineering Keywords: optimisation, composite laminates, genetic algorithms Research program: We develop methodologies and numerical strategies for the optimal design of composite structures. The effectiveness of an optimisation approach relies on the strong interaction between the theoretical formulation of the problem and the numerical methods for resolution. We work on both these aspects: modeling and mathematical approach as well as optimisation algorithms. Research facilities available: PCs, workstations and clusters; Optimisation tools : BIANCA, a genetic algorithm for multi-objective constrained optimisation; F. E. codes: Castem, Abaqus Research partners needed: Manufacture and testing of composite materials and structures; Applications for modeling and optimal design of composite structures that could benefit from the polar-genetic method
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Qing Zhao Associate Professor Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Alberta Canada Phone: +1 780 492 5792 Fax: +1 780 492 1811 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ece.ualberta.ca/~qingzhao Primary Research Area: Simulation Based Engineering Keywords: Control engineering, Fault tolerant systems, Reliability Research program Research facilities available Research partners needed
Yaqing Zheng Associate Professor College of Mechanical Engineering and Automation,Huaqiao University Quanzhou,362021,Fujian,China PR China Phone: 8.6595226925e+012 Fax: 8.6595226936e+012 Email: [email protected] Website: med.hqu.edu.cn Primary Research Area: Simulation Keywords: wire-driven parallel robot, wire-driven crane robot, wire-driven parallel suspension system for low-speed wind tunnels Research program Wire-driven parallel robots focuses on Theoretical Aspects on Wire-Driven Parallel Mechanisms, Wire-Driven Parallel Suspension Systems (WDPSS) in Low-Speed Wind Tunnels, Wire-Driven Parallel Suspension Systems for the Feed Cabin of Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST), Wire-Driven Parallel Crane Robots, and A Wire-Driven Parallel Cleaning Robot for the Outside Walls of the High Buildings. I have built a prototype WDPSS-8 and a prototype for crane robot is being built. I am seeking international collaborations for the project about Wire-Driven Parallel Cleaning Robots. I also have a keen interest in research about robots based on differential flatness. Research facilities available 1)A crane robot under construction 2)A prototype:WDPSS-8 3)Other research facilities Research partners needed 1) The Wire-Driven Parallel Robots and Differential Flatness Based Systems. 2) International collaborations about applying research projects together, writing papers together, exchanging students, and so on.
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Lyudmila Zinchenko Full Professor IU Bauman Moscow State Technical University Russia Phone: 8 499 717 17 54 Fax: 8 499 263 6552 Email: [email protected] Website: www.bmstu.ru Primary Research Area: Simulation Based Engineering Keywords: nanoengineering, CAD, artificial intelligence Research program: Research facilities available: Research partners needed:
Angie Abbott Administrative Manager Georgia Institute of Technology USA Phone: 404-894-0496 Fax:404-894-8780 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ptfe.gatech.edu
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Vanessa Campo-Ruiz Science Officer to the Chief Executive European Science Foundation Phone: 33 (0) 388 767117 Fax: 33 (0) 388 366945 Email: [email protected] Website: www.esf.org Primary Research Area: z-other
Emmanuelle Causse Other Promotion of Women scientists European Platform of Women Scientists Belgium Phone: 00 32 2 234 37 50 Fax: 00 32 2 234 37 59 Email: [email protected] Website: www.epws.org Primary Research Area: z-other Keywords: promotion of women scientists, European research policy, Partnerships and project collaboration Research program Research facilities available Research partners needed
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Carol Colatrella Full Professor Literature, Communication, and Culture Georgia Institute of Technology USA Phone: US 404 894 1241 Fax: US 404 894 1287 Email: [email protected] Website:www.advanceiac.gatech.edu/profile.php?firstName=Carol&lastName=Colatrella Primary Research Area: z-other Keywords: faculty environments, 19th-c. literary and cultural studies, feminist theory Research program Gender Equity in Higher Education; Literary and Cultural Studies of Gender, Science, and Technology Research facilities available computer labs for digital media Research partners needed collaborators interested in environments, perceptions, and attainment of university faculty in the US, Europe, and Latin America
Omnia El-Hakim Full Professor Engineering National Science Foundation USA Phone: 703 292 2149 Fax: 703 292 9013 Email: [email protected] Website: www.nsf.gov/eng Primary Research Area: z-other Keywords: Broadening Participation, Diversity = excellence, Women in engineering
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Eva Fabry Director of the European Centre for Women and Technology (ECWT) Chair of the Global Women and Technology (GWT) Network European Affairs Manager Papirbredden Innovasjon, Drammen, Norway - Secretariat of the ECWT Grønland 58 N-3045 Drammen Norway Phone: +47 924 77 960 e-mail: [email protected]
Mary Frank Fox Full Professor School of Public Policy Georgia Institute of Technology USA Phone: 404-894-1818 Fax: 404-371- 8811 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.prism.gatech.edu/~mf27/ Primary Research Area: Keywords: Women, Science, Engineering Research program Research focuses upon gender, science, and academia. This research has introduced and established ways in which the participation and performance of women and men reflect and are affected by social and organizational features of science and academia. Fox has addressed these complex processes in a range of research encompassing education and educational programs, collaborative practices, salary rewards, publication productivity, social attributions and expectations, and academic careers. Research facilities available Research partners needed Those who wish to pursue the study of women, science, and engineering in international contexts, including international contexts of higher education systems.
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Graham Harrison Program Director Office of International Scienc and Engineering National Science Foundation Phone: 703-292-7252 Email: [email protected] Website: www.nsf.gov
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Marja Makarow Chief Executive European Science Foundation Phone: +33 (0)3 88 76 71 16 Fax: +33 (0)3 88 36 69 45 Email: [email protected] Website: www.esf.org Primary Research Area: Medical Biochemistry
Yu “Monica” Meng Graduate Student Public Policy Georgia Institute of Technology USA Phone: N/A Fax: N/A Email: [email protected] Website: N/A Primary Research Area: z-other Key words: Gender, S&T policy, innovation, China Research Program: women in patenting, women in interdisciplinary sciences, gender and science in China Research facilities available: Research partners needed: women scientists who have experiences of patenting their research, who are doing research in interdisciplinary sciences (nanotechnology), and/or who are working in China
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Irina Nikiforova Graduate Student History, Technology, and Society Georgia Institute of Technology USA Phone: 617.230.5841 Fax: 404.894.0535 Email: [email protected] Website: www.prism.gatech.edu/~gtg939u/gtg939u/About_Me.html Primary Research Area: Sociology of Science, Technology & Computing Keywords: S&T workforce policy, computing careers, gender Research program Research program: Our team uses quantitative (survey techniques) and qualitative (interviews) methods to study workforce issues in science and engineering. My own research focuses on career paths of a group of eminent computer scientists. Research facilities available Shared lab and computing facilities at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Research partners needed Expertise/interest in international comparative studies of science and computing; studies of gender in computing and games. Scientists willing to share their career pathways
Phillip Tang Other ISyE Georgia Institute of Technology USA Phone: 678-939-9926 Fax: N/A Email: [email protected] Website: www.wires.gatech.edu
WIRES Index – Alphabetic by Last Name
Name Page Number
Abbott, Angie 62
Abdelmessih, Amanie 1
Agogino, Alice 1
Alanis, Maria 38
Albu, Mihaela 2
Aragon, Maria 2
Ardao-Palacios, Ines 18
Arruda, Ellen 18
Aurora, Pana 19
Badaloni, Silvana 38
Balas, Valentina 39
Baranova, Elena 3
Bergbreiter, Sarah 19
Bermudez, Veronica 3
Blanco-Marigorta, Ana 4
Borca-Tasciuc, Diana-Andra 20
Borcia, Carmen 39
Boutoustous, Kahina 20
Boyano, Alicia 4
Braescu, Liliana 40
Bush, Pamela 40
Byrne, Lorraine 21
Campo-Ruiz, Vanessa 63
Cao, Caroline 41
Cao, Jian 21
Cardells, Ana 41
Carrier, Julie 5
Castro, Mayra 22
Causse, Emmanuelle 63
Centeno, Grisselle 42
Chan-Hilton, Amy 5
Chen, Maggie 6
Chen, Xiaoling 6
Chouvarda, Ioanna 42
Chunying, Gong 7
Cohn, Amy 7
Colatrella, Carol 64
Coverstone, Victoria 43
deAndrade, Manica 22
Donahue, Tammy 23
Durham, Delcie 8
Durodola, Omotayo 43
Dykes, Laura 23
El-Hakim, Omnia 64
Estrella, Soledad 44
Name Page Number
Fabry, Eva 65
Fassi, Irene 24
Fatiha, Merazka 44
Fobelets, Kristel 24
Fox, Mary 65
Francis, Smita 45
Graham-Brady, Lori 45
Granados, Sugey 46
Grauer, Diana 46
Greenslet, Hitomi 25
Grover, Martha 47
Guerrero-Barajas, Claudia 25
Guiamatsia, Irene 47
Guiqin, Li 48
Gundiah, Namrata 48
Guzman-Teipel, Elisa 26
Han, Min 8
Harris, Tequila 9
Harrison, Graham 66
Haupt, Sue 49
Hayashi, Thamy 49
He, Lingyan 9
Heinrich, Doris 26
High, Karen 50
Huang, Yuhong 27
Isaacs, Jacqueline 27
Jackson, Denise 50
Jayasekera, Samudra 51
Johnson, Mary-Hall 51
Johnson, Pauline 10
Joyner, Valencia 28
Juhas, Mary 28
Kalonji, Gretchen 29
Kelly, Christine 10
Koerfer, Renata 52
Kuschke, Maren 11
Lefteriu, Sanda 52
Lin, Hong 11
Linhardt, Lisa 66
Lu, Hang 29
Luscombe, Christine 12
Makarow, Marja 67
Maldonado, Patricia 12
Man, Yao 53
Mandayo, Gemma 30
WIRES Index – Alphabetic by Last Name
Name Page Number
Mangir, Tulin 30
Maris, Simina-Stefania 53
Mavriplis, Catherine 54
Mendoza-Sanchez, Itza 31
Meng, Monica 67
Michael, Katina 54
Minea, Adriana 55
Nikiforova, Irina 68
O'Mahony, Margaret 55
Palacios, Virginia 56
Pechmann, Agnes 13
Peck, Tabitha 56
Pena, Ines 13
Perez-Fortez, Mar 14
Pipattanasomporn, Manisa 14
Raghavan, Seetha 31
Raman, Nieves 32
Realff, Mary Lynn 57
Rickus, Jenna 32
Rieckhoff, Maria 15
Ripa, Minodora 57
Roth, Christina 15
Rouni, Panagiota 58
Name Page Number
Sadrifar, Neda 33
Schaefer, Laura 16
Shadrokh, Yasaman 58
Sharp, Kendra 33
Shipley, Heather 34
Shunary, Dafna 34
Smith, Sonya 16
Staude, Susanne 17
Tang, Phillip 68
Tate, Melissa 35
Tilbury, Dawn 59
Twomey, Janet 17
Vance, Judy 59
Vargas-Solar, Genoveva 60
Vincenti, Angela 60
Wang, Ge 35
Wiens, Gloria 36
Xiong, Tianying 36
Xu, Nan 37
Zayed, Abla 37
Zhao, Qing 61
Zheng, Yaqing 61
Zinchenko, Lyudmila 62
WIRES Index – Alphabetic by Country and then Last Name
Country, Name Page Number
Algeria, Fatiha 44
Australia, Jayasekera 51
Australia, Michael 54
Belgium, Causse 63
Belgium, Koerfer 52
Brasil, Hayashi 49
Canada, Baranova 3
Canada, Mavriplis 54
Canada, Zhao 61
China, Chen 6
china, Chunying 7
China, Guiqin 48
China, Han 8
China, He 9
China, Lin 11
China, Man 53
China, Wang 35
China, Xiong 36
China, Xu 37
China, Zheng 61
France, Bermudez 3
France, Boutoustous 20
France, Campo-Ruiz 63
France, deAndrade 22
France, Makarow 67
France, Vargas-Solar 60
France, Vincenti 60
Germany, Aragon 2
Germany, Boyano 4
Germany, Castro 22
Germany, Heinrich 26
Germany, Kuschke 11
Germany, Pechmann 13
Germany, Rieckhoff 15
Germany, Roth 15
Germany, Sadrifar 33
Germany, Staude 17
Greece, Chouvarda 42
Greece, Rouni 58
India, Gundiah 48
Ireland, Byrne 21
Ireland, O'Mahony 55
Israel, Shunary 34
Italy, Badaloni 38
Italy, Fassi 24
Country, Name Page Number
Mexico, Alanis 38
Mexico, Guerrero-Barajas 25
Mexico, Pena 13
Namibia, Francis 45
Nederland, Raman 32
Nigeria, Durodola 43
Norway, Fabry 65
Romania, Albu 2
Romania, Aurora 19
Romania, Balas 39
Romania, Borcia 39
Romania, Braescu 40
Romania, Maris 53
Romania, Minea 55
Romania, Ripa 57
Russia, Zinchenko 62
Spain, Ardao-Palacios 18
Spain, Blanco-Marigorta 4
Spain, Cardells 41
Spain, Estrella 44
Spain, Granados 46
Spain, Maldonado 12
Spain, Mandayo 30
Spain, Palacios 56
Spain, Perez-Fortez 14
UK, Fobelets 24
UK, Guiamatsia 47
UK, Shadrokh 58
USA, Abbott 62
USA, Abdelmessih 1
USA, Agogino 1
USA, Arruda 18
USA, Bergbreiter 19
USA, Borca-Tasciuc 20
USA, Bush 40
USA, Cao 41
USA, Cao 21
USA, Carrier 5
USA, Centeno 42
USA, Chan-Hilton 5
USA, Chen 6
USA, Cohn 7
USA, Colatrella 64
USA, Coverstone 43
USA, Donahue 23
WIRES Index – Alphabetic by Country and then Last Name
Country, Name Page Number
USA, Durham 8
USA, Dykes 23
USA, El-Hakim 64
USA, Fox 65
USA, Graham-Brady 45
USA, Grauer 46
USA, Greenslet 25
USA, Grover 47
USA, Guzman-Teipel 26
USA, Harris 9
USA, Harrison 66
USA, Haupt 49
USA, High 50
USA, Huang 27
USA, Isaacs 27
USA, Jackson 50
USA, Johnson 51
USA, Johnson 10
USA, Joyner 28
USA, Juhas 28
USA, Kalonji 29
USA, Kelly 10
USA, Lefteriu 52
USA, Linhardt 66
Country, Name Page Number
USA, Linhardt 66
USA, Lu 29
USA, Luscombe 12
USA, Mangir 30
USA, Mendoza-Sanchez 31
USA, Meng 67
USA, Nikiforova 68
USA, Peck 56
USA, Pipattanasomporn 14
USA, Raghavan 31
USA, Realff 57
USA, Rickus 32
USA, Schaefer 16
USA, Sharp 33
USA, Shipley 34
USA, Smith 16
USA, Tang 68
USA, Tate 35
USA, Tilbury 59
USA, Twomey 17
USA, Vance 59
USA, Wiens 36
USA, Zayed 37
General topic of the proposal:
Proposed Project Team:
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G. H. Heilmeier's \Catechism" for evaluating a research project
1. What are you trying to do? (Articulate your objectives using absolutely
no jargon.)
2. How is it done today and what are the limits of current practice?
3. What is new in your approach and why do you think it will be successful?
4. Who cares? If it is successful, what difference will it make?
5. What are the risk and the payoffs?
6. How much will it cost? How long will it take?
7. What are the midterm and “final" exams to check for success?
Time-line
Date Action Who is responsible
June 2009
July 2009
August 2009
September 2009
October 2009
November 2009
Barcelona 2009
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