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Bill TumasView profile

Research Professor

• Materials design
• Catalysis
• Supercritical fluids
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Bill Tumas serves as Associate Lab Director for Materials/Chem Science & Technology at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), where he provides overall leadership, management, technical direction, and workforce development for materials, chemical, and computational science capabilities. With over 30 years of experience in national laboratories and industry, Dr. Tumas joined NREL in December 2009 as director of the Chemical and Materials Science Center after spending 17 years at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Dr. Tumas earned his Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Ithaca College and his PhD in Chemistry from Stanford University. His educational background in chemistry forms the foundation for his extensive work in renewable energy research and development. His research interests span a broad spectrum of renewable energy technologies, with particular focus on photovoltaics and solar energy conversion, electrochemistry, hydrogen production, materials discovery, and energy storage. Dr. Tumas oversees NREL's solar, hydrogen and fuel cells, basic energy sciences, advanced computing, and ARPA-E programs, driving innovation across multiple energy technology domains. Analysis of his 24 research publications from 2001-2024 reveals a consistent focus on advancing materials science for renewable energy applications, with recent work emphasizing photovoltaics scaling, carbon cycle management, renewable hydrogen, and high-throughput materials discovery. His publications appear in high-impact journals including Nature Reviews Chemistry, Science, and Nature Materials, demonstrating the significance of his contributions to the field. Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science Leader of two Energy Frontier Research Centers: Center for Next Generation of Materials Design and Center for Inverse Design Significant research impact with multiple highly cited publications As NREL's laboratory point of contact for the Office of Science's Basic Energy Sciences program, Dr. Tumas manages critical sponsor relationships and program execution. His leadership extends to creating numerous multi-institution and international collaborations that advance renewable energy research globally. Dr. Tumas's work bridges fundamental science with practical applications, addressing some of the most pressing energy challenges of our time. He leads the Materials, Chemical, and Computational Science division at NREL, which serves as a hub for innovative research in renewable energy materials and technologies. Under his direction, the division pursues cutting-edge research that spans from basic science to applied technology development, creating pathways for commercial implementation of advanced energy solutions.

• Neuropsychology
• Memory
• Epilepsy
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Dr. Michael Gascoigne is a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Psychology at Western Sydney University's School of Psychology, a position he has held since September 2021. Previously, he served as a Senior Lecturer at the Australian College of Applied Psychology, where he coordinated the Masters of Psychology (Clinical) degree and acted as postgraduate research coordinator. He maintains strong academic connections as an Honorary Associate of the School of Psychology at the University of Sydney and is an active member of both the Australian Paediatric Neuropsychology Research Network and the International Society for Behavioural Neuroscience. Dr. Gascoigne received both a Doctor of Clinical Psychology and a PhD in neuropsychology from the University of Sydney in 2014. His doctoral research examined memory deficits in children with Idiopathic Generalised or Temporal Lobe epilepsy, conducted collaboratively at the Children's Hospital at Westmead (CHW) and the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. Dr. Gascoigne's research primarily focuses on cognitive deficits in clinical populations, with particular emphasis on memory processes in children with epilepsy. His work has significantly contributed to understanding accelerated long-term forgetting in pediatric epilepsy patients, revealing how memory deficits may not be apparent in standard assessments but emerge over extended periods. His research spans multiple epilepsy types including Idiopathic Generalised Epilepsy and Temporal Lobe Epilepsy, examining how executive functions interact with memory processes. Through systematic reviews and longitudinal studies, Dr. Gascoigne has built a comprehensive understanding of memory rehabilitation approaches for epilepsy patients and the relationship between seizure characteristics and cognitive outcomes. Dr. Gascoigne has supervised numerous graduate students through his role as coordinator of the Masters of Psychology (Clinical) program at the Australian College of Applied Psychology and continues to mentor students at Western Sydney University. His research has been supported through various institutional grants, though specific funding details are not provided in the available information. His collaborative approach is evident through his extensive publication record and professional network across Australian and international institutions.

• Nuclear structure physics
• Exotic nuclei
• Nuclear radii measurements
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Dr. Kanungo R. is a prominent researcher at GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH in Darmstadt, Germany, actively contributing to the field of nuclear structure physics through the NUSTAR (Nuclear Structure, Astrophysics and Reactions) collaboration at FAIR. His research program focuses on experimental investigations of exotic nuclei, particularly neutron-rich isotopes, using advanced accelerator facilities and detection systems. Dr. Kanungo's research interests center on nuclear structure far from stability, with particular emphasis on measuring proton and neutron distribution radii in exotic nuclei. His work examines neutron skin phenomena, nuclear shell evolution in exotic systems, and halo nuclei structures. By analyzing charge-changing cross sections of neutron-rich isotopes, he has made significant contributions to understanding how nuclear structure changes with extreme neutron-to-proton ratios. The publication record shows a consistent output of high-impact research in leading nuclear physics journals, with recent work focusing on oxygen, nitrogen, and fluorine isotopes. His research has revealed unexpected phenomena like thick neutron skin in doubly magic oxygen isotopes and provided evidence for tensor interactions influencing nuclear structure through precise proton radius measurements. Active contributor to the NUSTAR collaboration at FAIR Specializes in charge-changing cross section measurements Focuses on proton distribution radii in exotic nuclei Studies neutron skin and halo nuclei phenomena Investigates nuclear shell evolution far from stability Dr. Kanungo's experimental work provides critical data for testing and refining nuclear models under extreme conditions. His findings on shell closures at N=14 and 16 in oxygen isotopes and the two-neutron halo structure in 29F have advanced our understanding of nuclear structure in regions far from stability. His ongoing research continues to address fundamental questions about nuclear forces and the limits of nuclear existence.

• Electronics Manufacturing
• Solder Joint Reliability
• Thermal Cycling Analysis
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Dr. Martin Anselm is an Associate Professor in the Department of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology at Rochester Institute of Technology's College of Engineering Technology. His research specializes in electronics manufacturing reliability, with emphasis on solder joint performance, thermal cycling effects, low-temperature solder alloys, and surface mount technology (SMT) process optimization. Key research domains include: Thermal and vibration reliability of BGA/LGA solder joints Hybrid low-temperature solder systems (e.g., SAC-Bi alloys) Stencil printing optimization for fine-pitch components Failure analysis of mixed solder alloys Correlations between material properties and manufacturing defects His publications demonstrate strong industry collaboration, particularly with the Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA), focusing on practical solutions for electronics assembly. He also contributes to engineering education through industry-academia partnership models.

Ajitha RajanView profile

Professor

• Software Testing
• Software Verification
• Test Automation
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Ajitha Rajan is a Professor (Personal Chair of Software Testing & Verification) at the School of Informatics, University of Edinburgh. She joined the university in December 2012 as a Reader (equivalent to Associate Professor in American terms) and was promoted to Professor in 2024. Prior to her position at Edinburgh, she held postdoctoral positions at Oxford University and Laboratoire d'Informatique de Grenoble in France. She earned her PhD in Computer Science from the University of Minnesota in August 2009 under Professor Mats Heimdahl. Her research focuses on two primary directions: Automated Software Testing (including test input generation, test oracles, and coverage measurement) and Biomedical AI (particularly cancer survival models and interpretability for biological sequences and medical images). Her work has applications in safety-critical systems, blockchains, embedded systems, and medical diagnostics. She has made significant contributions to explainable AI for healthcare applications, especially in lung cancer detection and cancer survival analysis. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research at the intersection of software engineering and biomedical applications. She has numerous publications in top venues including ICSE, ASE, and healthcare-focused conferences. Her work increasingly focuses on making AI systems more interpretable and trustworthy, particularly in medical contexts where model decisions can have life-or-death consequences. ACM SIGSOFT Distinguished Reviewer Award, ISSTA 2025 Best Paper Award at ICHI 2025 Promoted to Professor (Chair in Software Testing & Verification) 2024 SICSA Best Supervisor Award 2024 ACM Distinguished Paper Award 2008 Professor Rajan actively supervises PhD students in both software testing and biomedical AI domains. She leads several funded projects including MANIFEST (a cancer immunotherapy response research platform), a Huawei Joint Lab project on RobustCheck, a Royal Society Industry Fellowship on AutoTest, and the KATY project on clinical knowledge for personalized medicine. Her research group includes current PhD students working on explainable AI for medical image analysis, scenario-based testing for autonomous driving, and protein design applications.

Klaus Felix WarnatzView profile

Professor

• Immunology
• Primary Immunodeficiencies
• Rheumatology
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Professor Klaus Felix Warnatz is a distinguished Senior Physician in the Department of Immunology at the University of Zurich's Faculty of Medicine. With a medical doctorate and professorship, he specializes in immunology and rheumatology, holding significant leadership roles in major immunological societies across Europe. Specialist in internal medicine and rheumatology Active member of European Society for Immunodeficiencies Member of German Society for Rheumatology Member of German Society for Internal Medicine Member of German Society for Immunology Professor Warnatz's research focuses primarily on primary immunodeficiencies, autoimmune disorders, and clinical immunology. His work spans diagnostic criteria development, therapeutic interventions for immunodeficiency disorders, and understanding the complex interplay between immune dysfunction and autoimmune manifestations. He has made substantial contributions to establishing clinical guidelines that shape international standards of care. His publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output with over 290 publications spanning three decades, with significant acceleration in recent years (33 publications in 2022 alone). The research trends show a strong emphasis on consensus guidelines, diagnostic criteria for immunodeficiency disorders, and therapeutic approaches for complex immune conditions. Medical Advisory Committee for IPOPI (International Patient Organization for Primary Immunodeficiency) Medical Advisory Commission for DSAI (German Self-Help Group for Congenital Immunodeficiencies) Professor Warnatz actively contributes to advancing the field through his leadership in developing international consensus documents, including the ICON guidelines for Common Variable Immunodeficiency Disorders and the ESID Registry Working Definitions for Inborn Errors of Immunity. His work bridges clinical practice with research, focusing on improving diagnostic accuracy and treatment outcomes for patients with complex immunological conditions.

• Contact Dermatitis
• Allergic Skin Diseases
• Dermatology
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Jeanne Duus Johansen serves as a Clinical Professor within the Department of Clinical Medicine at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. Based at Blegdamsvej 3, 2200 Copenhagen N, she maintains active clinical and research roles through the Capital Region of Denmark (Region Hovedstaden), with professional correspondence via jeanne.duus.johansen@regionh.dk. Her research spans critical areas of dermatological science with emphasis on: Contact allergy mechanisms and epidemiology across age groups Immunological pathways in allergic contact dermatitis Risk assessment of chemical sensitizers in consumer products Occupational and environmental triggers of skin disease Regulatory frameworks for skin sensitizer management Population-level dermatitis patterns in Danish cohorts With over 450 research outputs including 365 journal articles and 45 reviews, her recent 2025 work demonstrates a pronounced focus on systematic evidence synthesis (meta-analyses of pediatric contact allergy, nickel sensitivity, and neomycin reactions) alongside experimental immunology and regulatory science. Publications frequently address European Union policy gaps and occupational health challenges, particularly regarding rubber accelerators and chemical cross-reactivity. Her work garners significant attention with multiple news outlet pickups, social media engagement across X and Bluesky, and consistent Mendeley readership. Professor Johansen actively contributes to dermatological knowledge dissemination through high-impact journals including Contact Dermatitis and Journal of Investigative Dermatology, maintaining strong collaborative networks evident in multi-institutional authorship patterns. Her research directly informs clinical practice guidelines and chemical safety regulations while addressing public health concerns through population-based studies.