Expertise from across the world.
Insight for the classroom.
Visiting Faculty bring international research leadership, interdisciplinary knowledge and global academic perspectives into the School’s learning environment.
Dr. Nagu Daraboina
Associate Professor, Russell School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Tulsa
An internationally recognised researcher advancing flow assurance, carbon capture, water treatment and energy recovery through hydrate technology.
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Dr. Nagu Daraboina is an Associate Professor in the Russell School of Chemical Engineering at The University of Tulsa and Associate Director of the Tulsa University Paraffin Deposition Projects. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of British Columbia and a master’s degree from the Indian Institute of Science.
His research focuses on flow assurance, carbon capture, storage and utilisation, produced-water desalination and energy recovery. His team has pioneered experimental methods that advance water treatment and carbon capture using hydrate technology.
Professional highlights
- More than 70 published research articles
- More than 30 invited research talks
- 2023 Donald W. Davidson Award for gas hydrate research
- Recognised among the top 2% most cited scientists in 2022
- Director within the American Society for Engineering Education
Prof. Mohammad Fotouhi
Delft University of Technology, Netherlands
A materials and sensing researcher focused on smart sensing, structural health monitoring and digital-twin integration for predictive maintenance.
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Prof. Mohammad Fotouhi directs the Material Health Monitoring Group at TU Delft and is affiliated with the University of Glasgow. His work integrates sensing, structural health monitoring and digital twins to support predictive maintenance.
He has led high-impact research at the University of Bristol, University of Glasgow and Amirkabir University, and has strong industry collaborations with Rolls-Royce, Siemens, Airbus, HP, KLM and other global technology leaders.
Published engagement details
- Editor and board member for IEEE Sensors Reviews and materials-science journals
- Engaged with the Schools of Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering
- Engagement period: March 2025
Global research knowledge
translated into learning.
Visiting Faculty connect core mechanical engineering foundations with international research, emerging technology and interdisciplinary problem-solving.
Specialist lectures and seminars
Direct engagement with globally active researchers working on current scientific and engineering challenges.
Research-led case discussions
Contemporary examples that connect theory with experimentation, modelling and engineering application.
Academic and research mentoring
Guidance on research pathways, international collaboration and multidisciplinary engineering careers.
Global academic connection
Relationships with international universities, research groups and technology-intensive industries.
Expertise across the
research landscape.
Their combined expertise connects mechanical engineering with sustainable energy, advanced materials, intelligent monitoring and predictive technologies.
Flow Assurance
Multiphase-flow challenges, paraffin deposition and reliable energy-transport systems.
Carbon Capture & Utilisation
Experimental approaches for carbon capture, storage and productive utilisation.
Water Treatment & Energy Recovery
Hydrate-based desalination, produced-water treatment and energy-recovery methods.
Smart Sensing
Advanced sensing technologies for materials, structures and engineering systems.
Structural Health Monitoring
Condition assessment and material-health monitoring for safer, more reliable structures.
Digital Twins & Predictive Maintenance
Digital replicas and data-informed maintenance for complex engineering assets.