Dr, CNRS – LEMTA, France
Fatmir Asllanaj is a distinguished French scientist, currently holding the position of Chargé de Recherche CNRS Hors Classe at the LEMTA laboratory. With a career spanning more than two decades, he has contributed significantly to the fields of mechanics, energetics, and radiative heat transfer. Dr. Asllanaj’s scientific journey is marked by his extensive collaboration with national and international institutions, as well as his leadership in research teams. His work has had a significant impact on the development of new computational models and their applications in combustion, biological tissue diagnostics, and material sciences. He has been actively involved in research, mentorship, and scientific advisory roles, shaping the direction of innovative projects and contributing to the scientific community through numerous publications and seminars. His contributions are widely recognized, earning him accolades, including being selected as the best reviewer for the journal JQSRT in 2009.
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Education
Fatmir Asllanaj’s educational background is rooted in high-level academic excellence. He received his Doctorate in Mechanics and Energetics from the University of Lorraine in 2001, followed by a post-doctoral research period at the University of Mons (Belgium). He earned his DEA in Applied Mathematics from the University of Lorraine in 1998, completing his HDR (Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches) in Mechanics and Energetics in 2009. These qualifications have provided him with the knowledge and expertise to pursue a successful career in scientific research and education. Asllanaj’s contributions in academia go beyond his own research, as he has guided multiple PhD and post-doctoral students, contributing to the development of the next generation of scientific minds. His robust educational foundation enables him to bridge the gap between theoretical research and practical application, particularly in the fields of thermodynamics and radiative heat transfer.
Experience
With over 25 years of professional experience, Fatmir Asllanaj has held several prominent roles in scientific research and academia. He began his career as a doctoral student and research assistant at the University of Lorraine, where he worked on his thesis and later contributed as an ATER and post-doctoral researcher. He advanced through various positions at the LEMTA (Laboratoire d’Énergétique, Mécanique et Thermodynamique des Atmosphères), starting as a Chargé de Recherche CNRS and progressing to his current position as Chargé de Recherche CNRS Hors Classe. Throughout his career, Dr. Asllanaj has directed and contributed to multiple research teams and projects, significantly advancing the field of heat transfer and radiative processes. His research has also involved collaborations with leading academic institutions globally, including in Brazil, Germany, and Belgium, and industry partners such as EADS, Saint-Gobain, and Dow-Chemical. Dr. Asllanaj’s leadership and research have led to significant scientific advancements in his field.
Research Focus
Fatmir Asllanaj’s research focuses on the complex interactions between radiative heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and materials science. His work primarily involves modeling radiation in turbulent flows in combustion systems, exploring alternative fuels and their effects on energy production. He also investigates radiation in biological tissues, with applications in medical diagnostics, particularly in optical tomography and cancer detection. Additionally, Dr. Asllanaj conducts research into radiation and coupled heat transfer in semi-transparent media, with a focus on improving insulation materials and glass shaping techniques. His methodical approach includes developing inverse techniques to accurately determine radiative properties in complex environments, contributing to both scientific understanding and practical applications. Asllanaj’s work has provided invaluable insights into the behavior of energy transfer in various media and holds the potential to influence industries ranging from energy production to healthcare and material manufacturing. His research continues to shape the future of thermal sciences and radiative heat transfer.
Publication Top Notes
- Unified gas radiation model over the entire temperature range based on WSGG 🌡️📚
- New gas radiation model based on the principle of weighted sum of gray gases 🌡️🔥
- Simultaneous reconstruction of absorption, scattering and anisotropy factor distributions in quantitative photoacoustic tomography 🔬💡
- Anisotropy factor reconstruction as a new endogenous contrast for cancer diagnosis with optical tomography 🧬🎯
- Light propagation in biological tissue 💡🧬
- New image reconstruction algorithm for fluorescence optical tomography based on the adjoint radiative transfer equation 💡🔬
- Three-dimensional frequency-domain optical anisotropy imaging of biological tissues with near-infrared light 🌐💡
- Optical properties reconstruction using the adjoint method based on the radiative transfer equation 🧬🔍
- Fluorescence molecular imaging based on the adjoint radiative transport equation 💡📡
- Galerkin method for solving combined radiative and conductive heat transfer 🔥💻