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Christian WeinheimerView profile

Professor

• Neutrino Physics
• Dark Matter Research
• Astroparticle Physics
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Professor Christian Weinheimer is a leading experimental physicist at the University of Münster's Institute of Nuclear Physics, where he holds a full professorship and serves as the Managing Director of the Institute. His research focuses on fundamental questions in particle and astroparticle physics, particularly neutrino mass measurements and the search for dark matter. He plays key roles in major international collaborations including KATRIN (neutrino mass experiment at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology) and XENONnT (dark matter search experiment at the Italian LNGS underground laboratory). Weinheimer's research interests span neutrino physics , dark matter detection , precision measurement techniques , and detector development . His group develops cutting-edge technologies for the KATRIN experiment's precision high-voltage system and electrode components, while also pioneering cryogenic distillation techniques for the XENON experiments to remove radioactive contaminants. His work extends to medical applications through the BOLD-PET project, developing novel detectors using trimethylbismuth for positron emission tomography. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on pushing the boundaries of neutrino mass measurements, developing next-generation dark matter detectors capable of reaching the 'neutrino fog' sensitivity limit, and exploring innovative detector technologies. His work consistently combines theoretical insight with experimental ingenuity to address fundamental questions about the universe's composition and fundamental particles. Scientific awards: ERC Advanced Grant (2022) Helmholtz-Preis (2001) Dissertationspreis from Vereinigung der Freunde der Universität Mainz (1993) CERN Fellowship (1995-1996) Weinheimer actively mentors PhD students working on KATRIN background reduction, dark matter searches with XENON, precision energy measurements, and novel PET detector development. His research is supported by major grants including the ERC Advanced Grant LowRad project (2022-2027), multiple DFG-funded Collaborative Research Centers, and international collaborations with CERN, DESY, and research institutions worldwide. He also leads the development of technologies for the future DARWIN/XLZD observatory, which aims to be the most sensitive dark matter detector ever built. His laboratory operates specialized facilities including a large xenon purification system, detector development labs for the BOLD-PET project, and precision measurement equipment for high-voltage and low-background applications. Weinheimer's group collaborates extensively with other research teams at Münster University, particularly with the Cells in Motion initiative and the European Institute for Molecular Imaging.

• Adaptive Optics
• Astrometry
• Black Holes
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Jessica Lu is an Associate Professor of Astronomy and current Chair of the Astronomy Department at the University of California, Berkeley. She earned her undergraduate degree in Physics from MIT (2000) and a PhD in Astronomy and Astrophysics from UCLA (2008). Prior to her Berkeley appointment in 2016, she held prestigious postdoctoral fellowships at Caltech (Millikan Fellow) and the University of Hawaii's Institute for Astronomy (NSF Fellow). Education Ph.D., 2008 - UCLA S.B., 2000 - MIT Research Focus : Leading the Moving Universe Lab , Lu's work centers on detecting free-floating stellar-mass black holes in the Milky Way via gravitational microlensing. Her group investigates how star formation processes vary in extreme environments like massive young clusters and the Galactic Center, utilizing advanced adaptive optics systems and high-resolution infrared imaging from space and ground-based telescopes. Instrumentation Leadership : Collaborates on multiple technical teams including the Thirty Meter Telescope IRIS instrument, 'imaka wide-field adaptive optics project, Roman Space Telescope development, and Keck AO system upgrades. These efforts aim to enhance observational precision across both ground and space platforms. Scientific Recognition : Millikan Postdoctoral Fellowship NSF Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowship Academic Leadership : In 2013, she joined the Institute for Astronomy faculty before transitioning to UC Berkeley. Her lab currently includes postdocs Macy Huston and Charles-Antoine Claveau, graduate students Hannah Gulick, Natasha Abrams, Brooke DiGia, and Anna Pusack, along with several undergraduate and post-baccalaureate researchers. Former members include notable researchers like Casey Lam (Carnegie Fellow) and Nijaid Arredondo (UIUC grad).

• Additive Manufacturing
• Engineering Design
• Manufacturing Process Optimization
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Professor Allan Rennie serves as Professor in Manufacturing Engineering at Lancaster University's School of Engineering and holds the administrative position of Associate Dean for Engagement within the Faculty of Science and Technology. With a career spanning over 30 years since initiating work in additive manufacturing during the mid-1990s, he has established himself as a leading figure in industrial applications of advanced manufacturing technologies across diverse sectors. His research expertise centers on Additive Manufacturing , Engineering Design , and Manufacturing Process Optimization , with current specializations including design for additive manufacturing (as co-leader of the UK's EPSRC DfAM Network), industrial digitalisation of manufacturing processes, and innovative tooling development using metallic and hybrid approaches. Rennie has significantly contributed to Engineering Education , particularly examining the integration of business and management principles into engineering curricula and analyzing the impacts of online/hybrid delivery modes on student engagement and graduate employability following the COVID-19 pandemic. Recent publication trends reveal Rennie's dual focus on practical manufacturing applications and scholarly analysis of technological evolution. His 2025 bibliometric study maps a decade of Design for Additive Manufacturing research, while his structural analysis of musical instruments demonstrates cross-disciplinary applications of manufacturing techniques. These works reflect his commitment to both advancing manufacturing technology and documenting its academic trajectory through rigorous analysis. Professor Rennie actively supervises PhD candidates including Jenny Roberts, Eunike Sembiring, and Joe Taylor while leading substantial research projects such as the EPSRC DfAM Network (2020-2023), Automating Design for Additive Manufacture with AI (2023-2024), and multiple Engineers in Business Competitions. His extensive grant portfolio spans industrial digitalization, sustainable manufacturing, and educational innovation, with notable projects including RENDER (powder recycling), TecHnology and EntrepreneUrship Education, and Production Capable Additive Manufacturing of Polymers. Rennie contributes to Lancaster's research ecosystem through affiliations with the Centre for Global Eco-innovation, Energy Lancaster initiative, and the Lancaster Product Development Unit. These platforms enable him to bridge academic research with industrial applications across multiple sectors, particularly supporting his work on sustainable manufacturing practices, technology commercialization, and industry engagement strategies that translate research into real-world impact.

Brandon K. SchultzView profile

Associate Professor

• Adolescents with ADHD
• Developmental course of externalized behavior disorders
• School consultation
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Brandon K. Schultz, EdD, NCSP is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at East Carolina University. His research focuses on adolescents with ADHD, developmental behavior disorders, and school-based interventions. He leads federally funded projects including a serious game for ADHD management (www.athemosthegame.org) and innovations to school mental health frameworks. Education: EdD in School Psychology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania; MEd in Educational Psychology and School Counseling from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Frostburg State University; BA in Psychology from Salisbury State University. Research Interests: Schultz explores academic and social impairments in adolescents with ADHD, emphasizing school consultation and evidence-based interventions. His work integrates technology (e.g., serious games) and systemic frameworks to improve mental health service delivery in K-12 settings. Recent projects address teleconsultation acceptability among school psychologists and long-term treatment compliance outcomes. Grants: Projects funded by the US Department of Education include advancing school mental health systems and developing innovative ADHD interventions. No scientific awards explicitly listed, though his ongoing projects suggest strong recognition in developmental psychology and school-based care. Advising/Grants: Mentors graduate students in school psychology through funded research initiatives. Projects emphasize implementation science and translational research bridging academic theory with school practice. Labs/Teams: Leads interdisciplinary teams focused on school-based mental health innovations, including collaborations with the Interconnected Systems Framework initiative and serious game development for behavioral interventions.

Bastian PfauView profile

Researcher

• X-ray Holography
• Magnetic Imaging
• Ultrafast Dynamics
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Dr. Bastian Pfau serves as Department Head of the “Imaging and Coherent X-rays” (B2) division and Project Coordinator for “Transient Structures and Imaging with X-rays” at the Max Born Institute in Berlin, where he has conducted postdoctoral research since 2016. His work pioneers nanoscale magnetic imaging using coherent X-ray techniques, with significant contributions to ultrafast magnetization dynamics and topological spin structures. His academic foundation includes a Dr. rer. nat. (PhD) in Physics from Technical University Berlin (2013) with thesis “Imaging magnetic nanostructures using soft x-ray Fourier transform holography,” and a Diplom (MSc) in Physics from Technical University Dresden (2006) focused on “Combining photon correlation spectroscopy and fluctuation analysis for investigating diffusion dynamics.” Additional research experience spans Lund University (2014-2015), Technical University Berlin (2010-2013), and Helmholtz Center Berlin (2006-2010). Dr. Pfau’s research centers on developing and applying X-ray holography and coherent diffraction imaging to visualize magnetic nanostructures at nanometer-femtosecond scales. His group specializes in ultrafast magnetization dynamics , skyrmion imaging , and element-specific magnetic probing using soft X-rays. Key innovations include achieving 5 nm resolution magnetic imaging and demonstrating all-optical helicity-independent switching via plasmonic nanostructures, with applications in next-generation spintronic devices and magnetic storage technologies. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals dominant themes in nanoscale magnetic imaging (particularly skyrmions and topological textures), ultrafast opto-magnetic effects using extreme ultraviolet radiation, and advanced X-ray methodologies for capturing transient magnetic states. His work consistently bridges fundamental physics with practical instrumentation development, as evidenced by contributions to laser-driven plasma sources and tabletop X-ray setups. As Department Head of B2, Dr. Pfau leads a multidisciplinary team operating cutting-edge X-ray microscopy facilities at MBI. The group maintains strong collaborations with international synchrotron facilities (including BESSY II) and free-electron laser centers, focusing on developing MHz-repetition-rate pump-probe capabilities and high-resolution magnetic imaging techniques. Current projects emphasize real-time visualization of light-induced phase transitions and magnetic switching phenomena in functional materials.

Nina ReinersView profile

Professor

• Human Rights
• Social Sciences
• Socio-Legal Studies
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Nina Reiners is a Professor of Human Rights and Social Sciences at the University of Oslo's Faculty of Law, affiliated with the Norwegian Centre for Human Rights. She co-leads the 'Global Challenges to Human Rights' research group and holds ties to the Graduate Institute Geneva's Global Governance Centre and the Norwegian Nobel Institute. Her current project, 'PROBONO - Private Law Firms as Transnational Advocates,' funded by the ERC, explores legal advocacy's role in global governance. Earlier roles include membership in the 'International Rule of Law: Rise or Decline?' group at Freie Universität Berlin. Reiners' research focuses on agency and change in international law and human rights, emphasizing socio-legal approaches and transnational coalitions. Her 2022 book, Transnational Lawmaking Coalitions for Human Rights , won the ACUNS Book Award. Her work bridges disciplines, collaborating across international relations and legal studies. Her academic journey includes a PhD in Political Science from the University of Potsdam, lectureships, and research stays in Madrid, Geneva, and Stockholm. She has advised on projects related to water rights, treaty body practices, and gender representation in human rights institutions. Reiners' publications span peer-reviewed articles in Global Governance , Review of International Studies , and Global Constitutionalism , analyzing topics like UN expert body dynamics, state roles in legal change, and NGO collaboration strategies. Her work underscores the interplay between interpersonal relationships and institutional efficacy in advancing human rights globally.

• Positron Annihilation
• Materials Science
• Condensed Matter Physics
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Paulo Manuel Antunes Mendes Gordo is an Assistant Professor at the University of Coimbra’s Faculty of Science and Technology since 2005. He holds a PhD in Experimental Physics (2005, University of Coimbra) and a Bachelor’s degree in Physics (1988, University of Coimbra). His research focuses on defects in materials, utilizing positron annihilation techniques, and spans fields like condensed matter physics, polymer science, and nuclear medicine. Key research interests include characterizing defects in semiconductors, polymers, and ceramics using advanced spectroscopic methods. He has explored topics such as hydrogen interactions in zirconia, drug delivery systems via polyurethane nanotechnology, and radiation detection instrumentation for medical imaging. His work bridges computational modeling and experimental validation, addressing challenges in material stability and structure-property relationships. Publications trends reflect a strong emphasis on materials science, with contributions to journals like Physical Review B , Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences , and Physica Scripta . Research often intersects interdisciplinary applications, such as medical imaging devices and polymer-based drug carriers. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided information. His career includes prior roles as a junior researcher at the University of Aveiro (1990–1992) and early-career positions at the University of Coimbra (1993–2005). No grants or lab affiliations were detailed in the text, though collaborations with institutions like the University of Aveiro and international teams are evident from co-authorship patterns.

HOW Chin Hong, AylwinView profile

Adjunct Associate Professor

• Accounting
• Financial Instruments
• Derivatives
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Aylwin How serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Division of Accounting at the College of Business (Nanyang Business School), Nanyang Technological University, while concurrently holding a partner position at Deloitte & Touche. With over 15 years of public accounting experience, he specializes in multinational clients and Singapore-listed companies within the financial services sector, including banks and asset managers across global jurisdictions. His academic credentials include: MSc in Financial Engineering Professor How's research focuses on practical applications of accounting standards in high-complexity financial environments. He provides technical leadership in valuing financial instruments and resolving advanced accounting challenges, particularly regarding recognition/measurement of derivatives, hedge accounting frameworks, and regulatory disclosure requirements. His work bridges academic theory with real-world implementation through frequent seminars for both corporate clients and professional accounting teams. As a non-practising member of the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants, he contributes specialized expertise in financial sector compliance and internal control systems. His industry engagement spans cross-border coordination with international accounting teams and regulatory bodies, ensuring his academic work remains grounded in evolving global financial practices.

Huib ZuidervaartView profile

Researcher

• History of Scientific Instruments
• History of Academic Institutions
• Early Modern Science
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Huib Zuidervaart is a Guest Researcher at the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW), affiliated with the Huygens Institute for the History of the Netherlands. His career spans roles at institutions including Huygens ING, Utrecht University, and Leiden University, with expertise in the history of scientific instruments and academic institutions. Educated at VU University Amsterdam and Utrecht University, he holds a Ph.D. on Dutch astronomy in the Eighteenth Century. His research focuses on Early Modern Science, particularly the role of instruments, academic communities, and collections. Notable projects include co-editing the Collected Letters of Antoni van Leeuwenhoek and analyzing Dutch contributions to optical and astronomical innovations. His work bridges technical craftsmanship, institutional history, and cultural contexts of scientific advancement. Publications emphasize interdisciplinary connections between science, art, and society, such as exploring Vermeer’s Delft paintings through a scientific lens. His articles frequently address knowledge circulation in Dutch cities like Middelburg and Delft, highlighting regional networks of scholars, artisans, and collectors. Collaborations include international projects on instrument history and editorial roles in journals like ISIS . His writings span technical analyses, historical biographies, and critical reviews, reflecting a commitment to preserving and interpreting the material and intellectual heritage of early modern science.

• Sports Biomechanics
• Exercise Physiology
• Rowing Performance
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Dr. Mathijs Hofmijster is an Assistant Professor affiliated with the Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Physiology Department at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, as well as the Amsterdam Movement Sciences (AMS) and the Institute for Brain and Behavior Amsterdam (IBBA). His research focuses on biomechanics and physiology in sports performance, particularly in rowing and cycling. Key areas include power output measurement, neuromuscular adaptations, and training optimization. He teaches courses such as 'Moving Matters in Health' and supervises graduate research in elite athlete performance. Research Interests: Rowing biomechanics and power output analysis Neuromuscular fatigue and training adaptations Para-cycling performance and adapted physical activity Instrumentation for sports performance monitoring Recent work highlights include a 2024 scoping review on elite para-cycling performance and advancements in blade force measurement techniques (2019). His articles explore topics ranging from muscle morphology in Olympic rowers (2018) to real-time feedback systems improving training compliance (2017). He has supervised one PhD thesis and maintains active collaborations in sports science, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being.

Nicholas BorottoView profile

Assistant Professor

• Mass Spectrometry
• Proteomics
• Bioanalytical Chemistry
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Nicholas Borotto is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), within the College of Science. His research focuses on advancing mass spectrometry techniques for analyzing biomolecules, particularly proteins, by integrating methods like chemical derivatization, laser irradiation, ion mobility, and radical chemistry. His lab develops tools to study protein three-dimensional structures, post-translational modifications, and the acidic proteome. Education Postdoctoral Scholar (2016-2019), University of Michigan Ph.D., Chemistry (2016), University of Massachusetts B.S., Biochemistry (2007), Northeastern University Research Interests Borotto’s work bridges chemistry and biology, addressing both biochemical questions and methodological advancements in mass spectrometry. Current projects include: 1. Equipping a carbon monoxide laser for IRMPD studies in unconventional pressure regimes. 2. Developing photocaged probes for in vivo protein structure analysis. 3. Applying free-radical initiated peptide sequencing (FRIPS) to complex anion mixtures. Publications His recent work emphasizes trapped-ion mobility spectrometry, protein footprinting, and radical-driven peptide sequencing. Publications highlight innovations in protein conformation analysis, ion mobility separations, and gas-phase chemistry. Labs & Teams The Borotto Lab, part of UNR’s Department of Chemistry, focuses on bioanalytical mass spectrometry. The lab combines instrumentation development with biochemical applications, offering students training in analytical chemistry, proteomics, and biophysical methods.

• Partnership Pedagogy and Inclusive Practices
• Interdisciplinary Approaches to Exploring Sound
• Children’s Musical Worlds

Dr. Mary Stakelum is the Area Leader in Music Education and Doctoral Supervisor at the Royal College of Music (RCM). She previously held roles such as Director of Research at Bath Spa University, Associate Director of the Graduate School at the University of Reading, and Lecturer in Music at the University of Limerick. Her research focuses on partnership pedagogy, interdisciplinary sound exploration, and children’s musical worlds. She actively contributes to global music education through leadership roles in organizations like the European Association for Music in Schools and the Society for Education and Music Psychology Research. Dr. Stakelum is Editor-in-Chief of Music Education Research and directs the International Conference on Research in Music Education. Her research includes pioneering work on 'rewilding music education' in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams in Turkey, emphasizing cultural sustainability. She has examined doctoral students and reviewed programs internationally. Professional memberships include MusicHE and the Steering Advisory Board of the Teacher Education Academy for Music. Advising and grants: Supervises doctoral candidates including Florence Brady and Nurezlin Mohd Azib. Engaged in funded projects exploring music education’s role in cultural contexts. Collaborates with Magic Acorns and other organizations to advance music education initiatives. Labs/Teams: Leads interdisciplinary projects in Hatay Province, Turkey, integrating arts and cultural studies to rewild music education practices.

Glenn BoremanView profile

Professor

• Infrared Optics
• Metamaterials
• Antenna Design
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Glenn Boreman is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Physics and Optical Science at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte). He also serves as Director of the Center for Optoelectronics & Optical Communications. His academic journey includes a BS in Optics from the University of Rochester and a PhD in Optics from the University of Arizona. Previously, he spent over 27 years at the University of Central Florida, supervising 25 PhD students to completion. His research focuses on infrared antennas, metamaterials, frequency-selective surfaces, and nano-scale optical phenomena. Notable contributions include pioneering work on antenna-coupled infrared sensors and the design of advanced optical systems. He has authored/co-authored over 190 journal articles and four textbooks, including Infrared Detectors and Systems and Modulation Transfer Function in Optical & Electro-Optical Systems . Prof. Boreman holds prestigious fellowships from SPIE, IEEE, the Optical Society of America, and the Military Sensing Symposium. His awards include the 'Best Paper' honor at the 2001 AIAA/BMDO meeting. His lab, the Infrared Systems Lab, actively explores nanofabrication, high-resolution lithography, and advanced sensor technologies. Current doctoral students include Matthew Potter and Frances Bodrucki, both researching infrared devices and metamaterials. He directs interdisciplinary projects involving collaborators from materials science, electrical engineering, and astrophysics.

Luigi ManfrediView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Endorobotics
• Gastrointestinal Tract Screening
• Soft Materials Engineering
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Luigi Manfredi is a Senior Lecturer and Principal Investigator at the University of Dundee's Respiratory Medicine and Gastroenterology department. He completed his PhD and Post-Doc at the Biorobotics Institute in Pisa, Italy, before joining Dundee in 2011 as Project Coordinator for the ERC-funded CODIR project and Co-Investigator for CARPE. His research focuses on developing soft materials and endorobots for GI tract screening and treatment. Key achievements include winning the Surgical Innovation Award (2013) and Dundee Venture Competition (2020) for low-cost colonoscope proposals. Education: PGCAPHE Fellowship Module with Advance HE (2022–2024). Research expertise spans actuators, colonoscopy technologies, bio-inspired robotics, and shape-memory alloys. He has led projects like SoftEn (EPSRC-funded) and Softech High Growth Phase 1. Over 56 publications highlight contributions to medical robotics and endoscopic innovation. Recent work emphasizes ergonomics in robotic endoscopy, monocular depth estimation for autonomous colonoscopy, and AI-driven solutions for colorectal screening. Editorial roles include Frontiers in Robotics and AI. Active collaborations involve global institutions, focusing on self-supervised depth estimation and lumen detection technologies.

Enzo MastinuView profile

Associate Professor

• Biomedical Engineering
• Prosthetics and Neuroprosthetics
• Embedded Systems
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Enzo Mastinu is an electronic engineer specialized in embedded systems for biomedical applications, holding an Associate Professor qualification in Bioengineering. He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in electronic engineering from the University of Cagliari and a PhD in biomedical signals and systems from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden. His research focuses on advanced prosthetics and neuroprostheses for upper limb amputations, incorporating embedded systems design, control algorithms, sensory feedback, signal processing, AI, and osseointegration. Key projects include the HAND and HAND2 initiatives, funded by the EU and the Italian Ministry of Research, aiming to develop semi-autonomous prosthetic hands. He has published 25 journal articles (75% in Q1) and 21 conference papers, contributing to a PCT patent. Mastinu is a Senior Member of IEEE EMBS and RAS, reviews for ~90 journals/conferences, and edits Transactions on Medical Robotics and Bionics (IEEE) and Scientific Data (Nature). He has supervised ~40 students across PhD, master's, internships, and postdocs, and teaches courses in biomedical engineering and STEM education. His scientific awards include the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship (2021), National Qualification as Associate Professor (2024), and a Young Researcher Grant (2025). Research emphasizes clinical implementation of prosthetics with neural feedback and intuitive control, as highlighted in high-impact journals like the New England Journal of Medicine.