Current Members

Souvik TA

PhD Candidate

Research Interests / Specializations: My research is dedicated to leveraging the capabilities of Artificial Intelligence to develop superior, industry-oriented models. These models not only excel in their predictive capabilities, but they also prioritize explainability and ensure alignment with the fundamental laws of nature for greater reliability and coherence.

Miguel Pardo Gomez

PhD Student

Research Interests / Specializations: Physics-Based Modeling, Microbial Fuel Cells, Machine Learning, Hybrid Modeling, Time Series
Biography: I earned my bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering in 2022 and completed a graduate specialization in Statistics in 2024. I’m interested in working with data, building models, and understanding the behavior of dynamic systems. I enjoy working with time series, exploring how they change over time and how we can model and predict those changes. My work involves combining mathematical models with machine learning, always with an interest in making results interpretable and useful. I like clear ideas, well-structured code, and models that make sense.

Tailai Chen

PhD Student

Research Interests / Specializations: Machine Learning in Biomaterials, Nanocomposites, Smart Hydrogels, Biomedical Devices
Biography: I received my B.Sc. in Biochemistry from Queen’s University in 2023 and am currently a PhD student in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at Western University. Co-supervised by Professors Tianlong Liu and Jin Zhang, my research focuses on integrating machine learning with nanocomposite design, aiming to optimize the multifunctional properties of medical hydrogels. I am especially interested in predictive modeling and multi-objective optimization to accelerate materials development for healthcare applications.

Xiangyuan Huang

MESc Student

Research Interests / Specializations: Physics-informed Machine Learning, Predictive maintenance, Wastewater Treatment, Decanter Centrifuge
Biography: Hello, my name is Xiangyuan Huang. I’m currently pursuing a master’s degree in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering at UWO. My research focuses on applying physics-informed machine learning and process modeling to optimize instrument performance in wastewater treatment. I have a strong interest in sustainable water management, data-driven decision-making, and bridging engineering with AI. I'm excited to collaborate and learn from others in this field.

Evan Park

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Mitchell Strasman

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Aakash Vajaria

Undergraduate Research Assistant

Cameron O'Grady

Undergraduate Research Assistant