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Barcelona 2009
WIRES
Program and Participant
Directory
June 2009 WIRES Barcelona Summit
Connecting Women and Completing the Circuit of International Research Collaboration

WIRES AGENDA
MONDAY 1 JUNE
10:00 am
Optional Tour of Universitat Politechnica de Catalunya, Spain
For more information contact: Mar Perez-Fortes mar.perez-fortes@upc.edu
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)

Amanie Abdelmessih
Full Professor
Thermal Engineering/Mechanical Engineering
Saint Martin's University
USA
Phone: 360-438-4532
Fax: 360-438-4548
Email: abdelmessih@stmartin.edu
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: agogino@berkeley.edu
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: albu@ieee.org
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: mjaragon81@googlemail.com
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: obaranov@uottawa.ca
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: vbermu@hotmail.com, veronica.bermudez@edf.fr
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: ablanco@dip.ulpgc.es
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: a.boyano@iet.tu-berlin.de
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: carrier@uark.edu
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 biofuelsdestined
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: abchan@eng.fsu.edu
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: dmchen@me.utexas.edu
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: xlchen@sjtu.edu.cn
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: zjnjgcy@nuaa.edu.cn
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: amycohn@umich.edu
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: ddurham@eng.usf.edu
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: hanminfang@sina.com
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: tequila.harris@me.gatech.edu
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: hely@szpku.edu.cn
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: paulinej@eng.ua.edu
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: ckelly@engr.orst.edu
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: maren.kuschke@mailbox.tu-berlin.de
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: luscombe@u.washington.edu
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: patricia.regino@upc.edu
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: agnes.pechmann@fh-oow.de
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: egarciap@ipn.mx
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: mar.perez-fortes@upc.edu
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: mpipatta@vt.edu
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: maria.rieckhoff@googlemail.com
Website: maria.rieckhoff@googlemail.com
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: c_roth@tu-darmstadt.de
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 structureproperties
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: las149@pitt.edu
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: ssmith@howard.edu
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: susanne.staude@uni-due.de
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: janet.twomey@wichita.edu
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: ines.ardao@uab.cat
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: arruda@umich.edu
Website: https://meweb2.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: ma_pana@rectorat.pub.ro
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: sarahb@umd.edu
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: borcad@rpi.edu
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: kahina.boutoustous@pu-pm.univ-fcomte.fr
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: lorraine.byrne@hp.com
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: jcao@northwestern.edu
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: mayra.castro@springer.com
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: monicaja0612@gmail.com
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: thdonahu@mtu.edu
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: ldykes@umbc.edu
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: irene.fassi@cnr.it
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: k.fobelets@imperial.ac.uk
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: hitomiy@ufl.edu
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: cguerrerob@ipn.mx
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: elisaguz@gmail.com
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: doris.heinrich@lmu.de
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: yhuang@chemat.com
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: jaisaacs@coe.neu.edu
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: vjoyner@ece.tufts.edu
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: juhas.1@osu.edu
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: Gretchen.Kalonji@ucop.edu
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: hang.lu@gatech.edu
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: ggmandayo@ceit.es
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: temangir@csulb.edu
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: itzam@msu.edu
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: sraghava@ucf.mail.edu
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: nieves@feyecon.com
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: rickus@purdue.edu
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: neda.sadrifar@uni-ulm.de
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/CoFeBbased
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: kvs10@psu.edu
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: heather.shipley@utsa.edu
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: dafna.shunary@hp.com
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: knothetate@case.edu
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: gewang@mater.ustb.edu.cn
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: gwiens@ufl.edu
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: tyxiong@imr.ac.cn
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: xunan@szpku.edu.cn
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: zayed@eng.usf.edu
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: edithalaniz@gmail.com
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: silvana.badaloni@unipd.it
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: balas@inext.ro
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: c_eisinger@yahoo.com
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: braesculiliana@yahoo.com ; lilianabraescu@balint1.math.uvt.ro
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: mcbush@mail.ucf.edu
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: caroline.cao@tufts.edu
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: ana-maria.cardells-tormo@hp.com
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: gcenteno@eng.usf.edu
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: ioanna@med.auth.gr
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: vcc@illinois.edu
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: durodolm@unijos.edu.ng
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: solestrellatoral@hotmail.com
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: fmerazka@hotmail.com
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: safrancis@polytechnic.edu.na
Website:
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: lori@jhu.edu
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: sugey.granados@upc.edu
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: dgrauer@ksu.edu
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: martha.grover@chbe.gatech.edu
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: i.guiamatsia@imperial.ac.uk
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: leeching@shu.edu.cn
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: namrata@mecheng.iisc.ernet.in
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: seh19@psu.edu
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: thamy@ufba.br
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: karen.high@okstate.edu
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: djackson@utsi.edu
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: s.jayasekera@ballarat.edu.au
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: mary-hall.johnson@colorado.edu
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: renatakoerfer@gmx.de
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: sanda.lefteriu@rice.edu
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: hong-lin@tsinghua.edu.cn
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: yaoman@dlut.edu.cn
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: siminamaris@gmail.com
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: Catherine.Mavriplis@uottawa.ca
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: katina@uow.edu.au
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: aminea@tuiasi.ro
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: margaret.omahony@tcd.ie
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: virginia.palacios@hp.com
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: tpeck@cs.unc.edu
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: mr37@mail.gatech.edu
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: ripam@ugal.ro
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. shoeroller,
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: prouni@nuclear.ntua.gr
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: y.shadrokh@imperial.ac.uk
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: tilbury@umich.edu
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: jmvance@iastate.edu
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: Genoveva.Vargas@imag.fr
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: angela.vincenti@upmc.fr
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: qingzhao@ece.ualberta.ca
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: yq_zheng@hqu.edu.cn
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: sorokin-sn@zelnet.ru
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: angie.abbott@ptfe.gatech.edu
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: vcamporuiz@esf.org
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: emmanuelle.causse@epws.org
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
63

Carol Colatrella
Full Professor
Literature, Communication, and Culture
Georgia Institute of Technology
USA
Phone: US 404 894 1241
Fax: US 404 894 1287
Email: carol.colatrella@lcc.gatech.edu
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: oelhakim@nsf.gov
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: eva.fabry@womenandtechnology.eu
Mary Frank Fox
Full Professor
School of Public Policy
Georgia Institute of Technology
USA
Phone: 404-894-1818
Fax: 404-371- 8811
Email: mary.fox@pubpolicy.gatech.edu
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: gharriso@nsf.gov
Website: www.nsf.gov
Lisa Linhardt
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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: ceo@esf.org
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: mengyu21@gatech.edu
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: Irina.Nikiforova@gatech.edu
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: phillip.tang@gatech.edu
Website: www.wires.gatech.edu
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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
WIRES Index – Alphabetic by Last Name
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

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
WIRES Index – Alphabetic by Last Name
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

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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
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