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Massimiliano Esposito is a Full Professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of Luxembourg, affiliated with the Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) and the Department of Physics and Materials Science. His research focuses on statistical physics, complex systems, thermodynamics, chemical networks, and quantitative biology. He holds positions such as ERC Fellow (2016-2021) and Attract Fellow (2012-2017). Education includes a Ph.D. in Sciences (2004) and a degree in Chemistry (2000) from the Free University of Brussels (Belgium), alongside a European Baccalaureate (1996) from Luxembourg. His work bridges stochastic thermodynamics, quantum thermodynamics, and chemical reaction networks, with contributions to fluctuation theorems, energy transduction, and non-equilibrium systems. Key achievements include seminal papers on nonequilibrium fluctuation-response relations, quantum thermodynamics, and chemical reaction network theory. He has been a guest editor for journals like Physica A and Physical Review X, and serves on editorial boards such as Physical Review Letters. His lab explores emergent phenomena in complex systems, with applications in biology and nanotechnology.

• Statistical Physics
• Complex Systems
• Thermodynamics
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Anupam Sengupta is an FNR ATTRACT Fellow and Associate Professor leading the Physics of Living Matter group at the University of Luxembourg. His laboratory investigates how microorganisms interact with fluid environments across scales. Research Focus: Combines microfluidics, quantitative imaging, and theoretical modeling to study microbial behavior in complex environments, including oceanic and freshwater ecosystems. Key Discoveries: Mechanisms of bioconvection in natural aquatic systems Environmental regulation of phytoplankton migrations Microbe-fluid interactions in porous media Educational Outreach: Leads field workshops at Lake Cadagno; develops courses on quantitative biology and biophysics; hosts high school internships.

• Biophysics
• Microbial dynamics
• Active matter
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Michele ANTONIOLI is a doctoral researcher at the University of Luxembourg's Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM), specifically within the Department of Physics and Materials Science. He is part of the Physics of Active Matter group led by Professor Etienne Fodor. His research focuses on statistical mechanics of active matter, active field theories, and non-equilibrium stochastic processes. A key emphasis is placed on exploring the novel theoretical framework of pulsating active matter. Michele holds a Bachelor's degree in Physics and a Master's degree in Theoretical Physics from the University of Roma La Sapienza.

• Statistical Mechanics
• Active Matter
• Non-Equilibrium Stochastic Processes
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Carole LINSTER is an Associate Professor in Biochemistry at the University of Luxembourg's Luxembourg Centre for Systems Biomedicine (LCSB), leading the Enzymology & Metabolism group. Her research focuses on understanding metabolic pathways, metabolite repair mechanisms, and their roles in neurodegenerative and metabolic disorders. She investigates how cellular metabolism interacts with disease progression, particularly in mitochondrial dysfunction and neurodevelopmental syndromes. Key research areas include: - Metabolite damage and repair pathways - Enzymatic mechanisms in metabolic disorders - Systems biomedicine approaches to disease biomarkers - Neurological and metabolic perturbations in genetic disorders Her recent work highlights breakthroughs like CLYBL's role in vitamin B12 homeostasis, ketogenic diet effects on colorectal cancer via microbiome interactions, and NAXD deficiency's neurodegenerative consequences. She employs advanced metabolomics, yeast models, and clinical studies to bridge basic science and translational medicine. Publications span topics from mitochondrial disease biomarkers to drug repurposing for epilepsy. Her lab integrates systems biology and biochemical approaches to uncover novel therapeutic targets, emphasizing metabolite-driven mechanisms in health and disease.

• Biochemistry
• Metabolic Disorders
• Systems Biomedicine
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Etienne FODOR is an Assistant Professor and Senior Research Scientist at the University of Luxembourg's Department of Physics and Materials Science within the Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM). He joined the institution in October 2020 through a FNR ATTRACT grant. His research group focuses on the Physics of Active Matter, studying nonequilibrium systems composed of self-propelled agents. Prior to this role, he was an Oppenheimer Research Fellow at the University of Cambridge. He earned his PhD from Université Paris Diderot. Affiliations: University of Luxembourg (since 2020), University of Cambridge (Oppenheimer Fellow) His research emphasizes understanding emergent behaviors in active matter systems, bridging statistical mechanics and non-equilibrium physics. The group explores applications in biological and soft matter systems, leveraging interdisciplinary approaches. No specific articles or awards are listed in the provided text. His work is supported by the FNR ATTRACT grant, though details of grants or advising are not elaborated. He is affiliated with the Department's research infrastructure at Aile Nord – Aile Sud, 30 Avenue des Hauts-Fourneaux, Esch-sur-Alzette.

• Active Matter Physics
• Nonequilibrium Systems
• Self-Propelled Agents
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Mirco Panighel is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Scanning Probe Microscopy Laboratory at the Department of Physics and Materials Science , University of Luxembourg. He is part of the Surface & Interface Physics research group led by Professor Alex Redinger. Previously, he held postdoctoral positions at the Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (Barcelona) and the Italian National Research Council (Trieste). He joined the University of Luxembourg in 2024 after completing his PhD in Nanotechnology (2015) and Master in Condensed Matter Physics (2011) at the University of Trieste. Education: PhD in Nanotechnology, University of Trieste, 2015 Master in Condensed Matter Physics, University of Trieste, 2011 Research Interests: His work focuses on developing novel materials for photovoltaic applications, leveraging advanced microscopy and spectroscopy techniques at the atomic level. Key areas include graphene-based nanomaterials , catalytic systems , and surface engineering . He explores mechanisms like CO adsorption on single-atom catalysts, graphene-substrate interactions, and scalable synthesis of doped graphene. Publications: Recent work spans topics such as single-atom catalysts , FPGA-based SPM controllers , and FAIR data frameworks . His articles highlight interdisciplinary approaches to nanoscience, combining materials synthesis with advanced data management practices. Awards: No scientific awards explicitly mentioned in the provided information. Advising & Labs: While no advisees are listed, he contributes to the lab’s efforts in surface-assisted polymerization and atomic-level material analysis . The lab emphasizes real-time imaging and scalable synthesis techniques. Labs/Teams: Active member of the Scanning Probe Microscopy Laboratory , collaborating on projects involving interdisciplinary nanotechnology and FAIR data initiatives.

• Nanotechnology
• Materials Science
• Photovoltaic Materials
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Mael Guennou is an Assistant Professor at the University of Luxembourg’s Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM), leading the Multifunctional Ferroic Materials (MFM) research group. His primary affiliation is the Department of Physics and Materials Science, located at the Aile Nord – Aile Sud building in Esch-sur-Alzette. He holds office at ANS, E03 0325120 and can be reached via mael.guennou@uni.lu or (+352) 46 66 44 6785. Education: Mael began at Supaéro (now ISAE) in space science/engineering, transitioned to solid-state physics with a Master’s at the University of Stuttgart, and earned his PhD at École Centrale Paris (now CentraleSupélec). His postdoctoral research spanned Grenoble (France) and the Czech Academy of Sciences in Prague before a 6-year tenure at Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) prior to joining the University of Luxembourg in 2019. Research focuses on ferroic transitions, symmetry breaking in crystals, and advanced spectroscopic methods (neutron, synchrotron). Key interests include antiferroelectricity, strain engineering, and photovoltaic materials. His work bridges experimental solid-state spectroscopy with large-scale facilities like neutron sources. Teaching: He directs the Master in Physics program, instructs physics across bachelor-to-PhD levels (e.g., open science policies, solid-state spectroscopy at the doctoral school for science and engineering). Courses include foundational physics for medicine/biology students and specialized doctoral training. Publications: Over 70 peer-reviewed articles in physics/materials journals, with recent work on bournonite, PbZrO3 films, and antiferroelectric phase stabilization. Highlighted techniques include correlative Raman/cathodoluminescence mapping and helium-implantation strain tuning. Grants & Labs: Leads the MFM group exploring ferroic materials. Active in domain-wall engineering and topological defects research. No specific grants listed, but research program aligns with Luxembourg’s materials science priorities.

• Ferroic Materials
• Solid-State Spectroscopy
• Phase Transitions
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Jan Lagerwall is a Full Professor of Experimental Soft Matter Physics at the University of Luxembourg’s Department of Physics and Materials Science, leading the Experimental Soft Matter Physics (ESMP) group. His research focuses on liquid crystals, colloids, and polymers in unconventional contexts like wearable technology and soft robotics. He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science (Chalmers University of Technology, 2002) and has held academic positions at Seoul National University (2010–2014) and Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (2007–2010). He teaches courses such as Continuum Mechanics and organizes international summer schools on liquid crystals. Education: M.Sc. (Chalmers, 1997), Ph.D. (Chalmers, 2002), Docent (Chalmers, 2007), Habilitation (Martin-Luther University, 2010) Languages: English, French, Italian, German, Swedish Research interests include self-assembly processes, liquid crystal applications in structural health monitoring, and soft robotics. His work bridges fundamental physics and applied technologies, with notable contributions to biocompatible materials and solar cell efficiency. He has received prestigious grants like the ERC Consolidator Grant and early-career awards from the German Liquid Crystal Society. He founded a company in 2024 via technology transfer and is active in science communication, having organized TEDx events in Luxembourg and South Korea. His ESMP group’s interdisciplinary work spans materials science, nanotechnology, and renewable energy.

• Liquid crystals
• Self-assembly
• Electrospinning
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Lawrence William Honaker is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Experimental Soft Matter Physics Group led by Professor Jan Lagerwall at the University of Luxembourg's Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine. Funded by a Marie Sklodowska-Curie Action Postdoctoral Fellowship (TECHSTILE), he conducts cutting-edge research at the intersection of physics and materials science. Education: Ph.D. in Physics, University of Luxembourg (2019) M.S. in Chemical Physics, Kent State University (2014) A.B. in Physics, Ripon College (2011) His research centers on liquid crystal-based sensing technologies , functional fiber systems , and supramolecular self-assembly . Key projects include developing liquid crystal-embedded fibers for sensor applications and liquid armor technologies, alongside fundamental studies of supramolecular complex behavior. His work bridges soft matter physics with practical materials engineering. Scientific Awards: Marie Sklodowska-Curie Action Postdoctoral Fellowship, European Commission (2024) Best Young Researcher Award, German Liquid Crystal Society (2018) Aide à la formation–recherche Ph.D. grant, Luxembourg National Research Fund (2015) Honaker has supervised 11 B.Sc. and M.Sc. theses across University of Luxembourg and Wageningen University, plus three NSF-funded summer projects. He teaches advanced courses including General Chemistry, Thermodynamics, Electricity and Magnetism, and Soft Matter Physics at undergraduate and graduate levels, demonstrating strong pedagogical commitment alongside research. He actively contributes to the Experimental Soft Matter Physics Group's collaborative ecosystem and participates in Luxembourg National Research Fund outreach programs including Chercheurs à l'école and Science Festival, enhancing public engagement with materials science.

• Liquid Crystals
• Sensors
• Self-Assembly
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