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Michael GeorgeView profile

Professor

• Innovative reactor design
• Green and sustainable chemistry
• Spectroscopy & reaction monitoring
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Michael George is a Professor of Chemistry at the University of Nottingham, United Kingdom. He was elected to the Academy of Europe in 2021 in the Chemical Sciences section and maintains a research group homepage at http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/photoelectro/photo-electro.aspx. His research spans multiple innovative areas of chemistry: Innovative reactor design Green and sustainable chemistry Spectroscopy & reaction monitoring Ultrafast time-resolved vibrational spectroscopy Organometallic alkane & noble gas complexes Continuous photo-, electro- and thermal-chemistry for chemical manufacture Supercritical fluids and high pressure phase behaviour Inorganic and organic photochemistry His work bridges fundamental chemical research with practical applications for sustainable chemical manufacturing and environmental solutions, with particular emphasis on photoelectrochemical processes as indicated by his research group's focus. Scientific Awards 2020: Norman Sheppard Award of the Infrared & Raman Discussion Group 2018: United Nations Industrial Development Organization Bronze Award for Research in Chemical Leasing 2016: Meggers Award, Society for Applied Spectroscopy and Camellia Award, Ningbo Municipal Government, China 2014: Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry 2013: Royal Society of Chemistry Inorganic Reaction Mechanisms Medal 2012: Fellow of the Society for Applied Spectroscopy 2011: Craver Award, Coblentz Society 2010: Seaborg Memorial Lecturer, UC Berkeley 2009: Williams Evans Fellowship, University of Otago, New Zealand 2008-2013: Royal Society Wolfson Merit Award 2005: Royal Society of Chemistry Photochemistry Medal and Horiba Ltd. Japan, Masao Horiba Special Award 2004: Royal Society of Chemistry, Corday-Morgan Medal 2002-2003: Royal Society of Chemistry, Edward Frankland Fellowship 1995: John van Geuns Lecture, University of Amsterdam Michael George's career progression at the University of Nottingham demonstrates remarkable dedication to chemical sciences, having advanced from Research Officer (1996-1998) to Lecturer (1998-2001), Reader (2001-2002), and Professor of Chemistry (2003-present), with his work receiving international recognition across multiple continents.

Milos NedeljkovicView profile

Research Fellow

• Silicon Photonics
• Mid-Infrared Sensing
• Integrated Photonics
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Milos Nedeljkovic is a Principal Research Fellow at the University of Southampton, affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering and the Environment and the Department of Electronics and Computer Science. He is a core member of the Photonic Systems, Circuits and Sensors Group and the Silicon Photonics research cluster. His work focuses on mid-infrared photonic technologies, including sensor development for healthcare and environmental applications, silicon-based photonic devices, and optoelectronic integration. Current active projects include the EPSRC-funded MISSION initiative for mid-infrared sensors and the C-PIC project exploring photonic integration. He leads the Royal Academy of Engineering-funded 'On-chip systems for mid-infrared sensing' and has pioneered silicon photonic thermal photodetectors via EPSRC grants. Research Interests: Silicon photonics, mid-infrared sensing, optoelectronic integration, metamaterials, and biomedical applications Key Technologies: Waveguide fabrication, nonlinear optics, hybrid laser integration, sub-wavelength grating design Publications emphasize advancements in mid-IR device performance and real-world application transitions, with recent work appearing in APL Photonics and Optics Express . Collaborations span academic institutions and healthcare sectors to advance diagnostic sensing capabilities.

Gregory JasionView profile

Research Fellow

• Hollow Core Fiber Design
• Fiber Draw Modeling
• Multiphase Flow
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Dr. Gregory Jasion is a Principal Research Fellow at the University of Southampton's Optoelectronics Research Centre. His research focuses on hollow-core fiber design, fabrication, and modeling. Research areas include developing advanced fabrication techniques for single-mode UV-visible fibers, multi-mode anti-resonant fibers for laser delivery, and specialty fiber designs for medical applications like micro-endoscopy. Dr. Jasion develops computational models to simulate fiber draw dynamics and optimize manufacturing. Publications demonstrate innovations in hollow-core fiber technology. Recent work includes double-clad fibers for medical imaging and ultralow expansion glass fibers for improved stability. Dr. Jasion supervises PhD students and leads research on modeling fiber manufacturing processes. His group collaborates with industry partners including Microsoft.

Dylan CuskellyView profile

Lecturer

• Energy Storage
• Materials Science
• Mechanical Engineering
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Dr Dylan Cuskelly is a Lecturer in the School of Engineering at the University of Newcastle, Australia. His research focuses on advanced materials development for energy storage and sustainable manufacturing, alongside STEM education innovation. He co-founded MGA Thermal, a company commercializing thermal energy storage materials derived from miscibility gap alloys (MGAs). Education: PhD in Mechanical Engineering (University of Newcastle, 2015) Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Hons) (University of Newcastle, 2009) Research Interests: Development of novel materials for energy storage applications Synthesis of MAX/MAB phase ceramics and metal alloys Economical material production processes Integration of renewable energy storage solutions STEM education pedagogy and curriculum design Grants & Awards: 2022: iSTEM Zero to Hero grant (Google Australia, $11,863) 2019: Optimisation of Thermal Energy Storage grant (MGA Thermal, $192,000) 2017: Excellence in Teaching and Learning Award (University of Newcastle) Collaborations: Active partnerships with industry (MGA Thermal, Sunburnt Space Co), academia (University of Melbourne), and international research networks. Labs/Teams: Leads the Advanced Materials Group at Newcastle, focusing on thermal energy storage materials and sustainable manufacturing processes.

Kayo IdeView profile

Associate Professor

• Data Assimilation
• Atmospheric Dynamics
• Oceanography
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Dr. Kayo Ide is an Associate Professor at the University of Maryland's Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science, within the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences. Her research focuses on dynamics of atmosphere and oceans, with expertise in data assimilation, scientific prediction, transport/mixing processes, and climate variability. She contributes to NOAA's operational systems and collaborates with teams like the UFS Coastal Applications Team. Her work emphasizes integrating advanced observational technologies (e.g., satellite data from CrIS, Aeolus) into numerical weather prediction and ocean modeling frameworks. Key projects include optimizing data assimilation algorithms, evaluating new sensor constellations (e.g., CubeSats), and improving forecast initialization techniques. Dr. Ide also develops software tools like the System for Analysis of Wind Collocations (SAWC) to intercompare multi-platform wind observations. Publications highlight innovations in satellite data utilization, ensemble-based methods, and the impact of novel observing systems on operational forecasting. Her research bridges computational methods, environmental science, and applied meteorology, addressing challenges in global climate monitoring and predictive modeling.

Qiang CuiView profile

Professor

• Computational Chemistry
• Biophysics
• Molecular Biology
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Qiang Cui is a Professor of Computational Chemistry at Boston University, specializing in developing and applying advanced computational methods to study complex biomolecular systems. His research focuses on understanding mechanisms of enzymes, biomolecular machines, and bio-material interactions through multi-scale simulations, including quantum mechanical/molecular mechanical (QM/MM) approaches and coarse-grained models. Education: B.S., Chemical Physics, University of Science & Technology of China (1993) Ph.D., Physical Chemistry, Emory University (1997) Postdoctoral Associate, Harvard University (1998-2001) Research Interests: Development of novel computational techniques for simulating complex systems Study of energy transduction in molecular machines (e.g., myosin, DNA repair enzymes) Investigation of biomaterial interfaces and nanotechnology applications Protein allostery and mutational effects using machine learning Labs/Teams: The Cui Group at Boston University advances computational methodologies and collaborates on projects spanning biophysics, material science, and molecular biology.

Juan Jose AcostaView profile

Associate Professor

• Genetics
• Tree Breeding
• Forest Genomics
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Dr. Juan Jose Acosta is an Associate Professor at North Carolina State University's Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources , where he also serves as Director of Camcore . His work focuses on genetic improvement of forest trees through advanced genomic and quantitative genetic methods. Expertise in Tree Genetics and Genomic Selection Key research in Pine and Acacia Hybridization Pioneer in Robotic Pollination Technologies Recent publications analyze: Genomic prediction in Pinus taeda trials Pedigree reconstruction in Acacia crassicarpa Wood density phenotyping innovations Hybrid dynamics across multiple genera

• Materials Chemistry
• Optical Materials
• Nanotechnology
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Luis Filipe Santos is an Associate Professor at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Instituto Superior Técnico (University of Lisbon), specializing in Physical Chemistry, Materials, and Nanosciences. His research focuses on rare-earth doped glasses, glass ceramics for non-linear optics, and advanced material characterization methods. Research Interests Rare-earth doped glasses for optical applications Medical applications of Raman spectroscopy Materials characterization using vibrational spectroscopy Development of functional materials for optoelectronics Structural analysis of advanced materials Recent Research Trends His work emphasizes optical materials (e.g., glass ceramics with enhanced luminescence), biomedical applications (e.g., drug delivery systems), and advanced characterization techniques such as X-ray scattering and Raman spectroscopy. Recent studies explore ion-exchanged materials, thermoelectric compounds, and polymer-modified conductive films. Grants & Advising He has advised numerous interdisciplinary projects involving material synthesis, optical device development, and biomedical coatings. His research is supported by grants focusing on energy materials, biomaterials, and advanced manufacturing. Labs & Teams He leads the Center for Structural Chemistry (CQC) at IST, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in photonics, energy materials, and biomedical engineering.

Anna BöhmerView profile

Professor

• Quantum Materials
• Solid State Physics
• Superconductivity
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Prof. Anna Böhmer is a Professor of Experimental Physics (Solid State Physics) at Ruhr University Bochum. Her research focuses on quantum materials, particularly correlated electron systems, superconductivity, and nematicity. She holds a double diploma from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and École Polytechnique (France), and earned her PhD (summa cum laude) at KIT. Previously, she led the Helmholtz Young Investigators Group on strain-tuning correlated electronic phases at KIT and worked as a postdoc at Ames Laboratory, USA. Her work investigates electronic phases, magnetic orders, and their interplay with superconductivity using advanced experimental techniques. Education: Abitur (2005, Göttingen), Double diploma in Physics (KIT & École Polytechnique, 2011), PhD (KIT, 2014). Her research explores phase transitions in quantum materials, emphasizing iron-based superconductors and strain effects. Key topics include nematicity, charge density waves, and quantum criticality. Recent studies address thermoelectric efficiency near phase transitions and novel experimental methodologies for crystal growth. Scientific awards include her 'summa cum laude' doctoral distinction. Her research group actively explores material synthesis, phase diagrams, and electronic phenomena, with a focus on strain-induced phase tuning. Current projects investigate superconductor energy-gap symmetry and the role of nematicity in magnetic fluctuations.

Rudolf PetraView profile

Professor

• Materials science
• Surface science
• Complex molecular rotors and switches
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Rudolf Petra is a distinguished Professor and Chair of Experimental Solid State Physics at the Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials, University of Groningen. She holds a Laurea in Physics from Università di Roma 'La Sapienza' (1987) and a PhD in Physics from Facultés Universitaires Notre-Dame de la Paix de Namur (1995). As Dean of Graduate Studies (2020–present) and former Director of the Groningen Graduate School of Science (2014–2018), she has significantly enhanced academic programs, boosting applications by 28% and achieving top national rankings for 7 programs. Her research focuses on materials science, surface science, and molecular rotors/switches, with over 8,820 citations and an h-index of 49. She has received prestigious awards including membership in the German National Academy of Science and Engineering and the DESCARTES Prize. Leadership Roles : Managed the Zernike Institute for nine years, elevating its THE materials science ranking to 4th globally and 1st in Europe. Education : Supervised 19 Bachelor's, 34 Master's, and 27 PhD students, notably fostering female representation in STEM. Research Impact : Her work spans 2D materials (e.g., germanane synthesis), molecular electronics, and superconductivity. Notable contributions include nonvolatile memory devices using molecular tunneling junctions and defect analysis in MoS₂. Awards : Elected to multiple academies, including the European Physical Society presidency. Collaborations : Visiting professorships at São Paulo, Santiago, Cagliari, and Modena universities. Labs/Teams : Leads experimental solid-state physics research at Zernike Institute, focusing on advanced materials characterization and device applications.

P.L.Stephan ThambanView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Plasma Processing
• Semiconductor Manufacturing
• Material Science
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P.L.Stephan Thamban is a Senior Lecturer II in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science, The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD). He holds a PhD (2005) and MS (2002) in Mechanical Engineering from UTD. His research focuses on plasma processing, semiconductor manufacturing, and advanced material characterization techniques. Key research interests include plasma etching, biocompatible material synthesis, optical emission spectroscopy, and thin film technologies. His work emphasizes process optimization, real-time diagnostics, and plasma chemistry analysis. Recent publications explore gas mixtures for silicon etching, pulsed plasma synthesis for biomedical applications, and endpoint detection systems for semiconductor fabrication. Awards: 2011 Recognition for inventive contribution at UTD; 2011 AVS International Symposium moderation invitation Thamban's contributions bridge plasma physics and engineering applications, with instrumentation innovations for semiconductor manufacturing. His research spans interdisciplinary areas including material science, biomedical engineering, and nanoscale processing.

D.S. Fahmeed HyderView profile

Professor

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Neuroimaging
• Molecular Imaging
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D.S. Fahmeed Hyder is a Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Yale University, with additional appointments in Radiology & Biomedical Imaging. He holds a Ph.D. from Yale University and leads the Hyder Lab, which focuses on advancing quantitative and translational imaging technologies using magnetic resonance methods to study brain function and dysfunction at the laminar level. His research integrates multidisciplinary approaches, including molecular imaging, neurophysiology, and material science. Research Interests: Neurovascular and neurometabolic coupling mechanisms Molecular imaging probes for disease diagnostics Functional MRI (fMRI) and metabolic imaging in health and disease Imaging applications for Alzheimer’s, stroke, and cancer Publications: Dr. Hyder’s recent work emphasizes cutting-edge imaging techniques, such as pH-sensitive biosensors, high-resolution fMRI, and multimodal optical imaging. His research highlights include studies on neurovascular dysfunction in Alzheimer’s models, therapeutic interventions for brain injury, and molecular imaging of tumor microenvironments. Awards: Niels Lassen Award (2003), for cerebral blood flow research Early Career Faculty Award (1998), NSF & NIH Pilot Awards from JDRF & Yale-UCL Collaborative (2008, 2013) Labs/Teams: The Hyder Lab collaborates with institutions like UCL and the James S. McDonnell Foundation, advancing translational imaging solutions for clinical applications.

• Theoretical Chemistry
• Computational Chemistry
• Quantum Chemistry
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Frank Neese is the Director and Managing Director (since 2024) of the Max-Planck-Institut für Kohlenforschung in Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany, where he leads the Department of Molecular Theory and Spectroscopy. He holds honorary professorships at the University of Bonn (since 2013) and the University of Duisburg-Essen (since 2020), reflecting his strong academic affiliations. His research program bridges theoretical chemistry, quantum mechanics, and spectroscopy with applications in bioinorganic and materials chemistry. Education: Diploma in Biology, University of Konstanz (1993) Ph.D. (Dr. rer. nat.), University of Konstanz (1997) Postdoctoral Research, Stanford University (1997–1999) Habilitation, Universität Konstanz (2001) Frank Neese's research focuses on the development and application of advanced quantum chemical methods for understanding molecular electronic structures, particularly in transition metal complexes and metalloenzymes. His work emphasizes spectroscopic simulations (EPR, XAS, MCD, etc.) and reaction mechanisms in catalysis. He is renowned as the lead developer of the ORCA quantum chemistry software, a widely used tool in computational chemistry. His theoretical frameworks integrate density functional theory, wavefunction-based methods, and multiscale modeling to achieve high accuracy in predicting chemical properties. The 15 most recent publications highlight a consistent trajectory in electronic structure theory, with strong emphasis on spectroscopy, transition metal chemistry, and method development. Key themes include double-hybrid functionals, spin-state energetics, spin-orbit coupling, and QM/MM modeling of biological systems. The interdisciplinary nature of his work spans chemistry, biochemistry, and materials science, often targeting challenges in catalysis and energy conversion. Scientific Awards: Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize (2023) Humboldt Research Award ISACS Award Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry Member of the North Rhine-Westphalian Academy of Sciences Member of the Leopoldina Neese has secured extensive third-party funding for his research, enabling a large, interdisciplinary team of scientists and students. He actively mentors PhD and postdoctoral researchers, fostering the next generation of theoretical chemists. His leadership extends to official functions in scientific societies and editorial roles in major chemistry journals. The ORCA development team, which he heads, is a central hub for innovation in computational chemistry software. He leads a vibrant research group focused on method development and applications in molecular spectroscopy and reactivity. The team collaborates internationally and organizes the ORCA User Meeting, fostering a global community of users and developers in quantum chemistry.

Johannes V. BarthView profile

Professor

• Molecular Nanoscience
• Surface Chemistry
• Scanning Probe Microscopy
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Johannes V. Barth is a Professor at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), leading the Surface and Interface Physics (E20) group within the Physics Department. His research focuses on molecular nanoscience at interfaces, exploring surface chemical processes, heterogenous catalysis models, and functional nanoarchitectures. Utilizing scanning probe microscopy (STM) and advanced spectroscopy, his work investigates charge transfer dynamics, electronic reconfiguration, and molecular self-assembly to design low-dimensional materials and nanotextured surfaces. As part of the Catalysis Research Center (CRC) and the Munich Catalysis Alliance (MuniCat), his group contributes to projects like the CRC IAS 2D INK. Key research themes include on-surface synthesis of carbon scaffolds, supramolecular tessellation, and quasicrystalline coordination networks. Notable publications include works on porphyrin interfaces and pyrene-fused nanostructures, published in Nat. Chem. and ACS Nano . His team collaborates on facilities like the Analytic Core Facility and employs techniques such as LT-STM and NEXAFS. While no specific awards are listed, his contributions to surface science and nanotechnology are recognized through his extensive publication record and leadership inCRC initiatives.

Christian FreundView profile

Professor

• Protein Biochemistry
• Immunology
• Structural Biology
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Christian Freund is Professor of Protein Biochemistry at the Institute for Chemistry & Biochemistry, Freie Universität Berlin, holding this W2 professorship since 2011. He serves as Coordinator of the FU Berlin-UCSF Collaborative Initiative and Founding Member/Vice-chair of the DFG Collaborative Research Centre SFB/TRR 186 on Molecular Switches in Cellular Signal Transmission, leading interdisciplinary research across Berlin and Heidelberg institutions. His academic foundation includes Chemistry studies at Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf (1983-1986) and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (1986-1989), followed by a PhD in Structural Biology at the Max-Planck-Institute of Biochemistry (1994) and Habilitation in Biochemistry at Freie Universität Berlin (2005). Freund's research integrates structural biology, biophysics, and immunology to investigate molecular mechanisms of antigen presentation and cellular signaling. His work centers on MHC class II dynamics, protein conformational switches, and nanoscale organization of signaling complexes, employing NMR spectroscopy, quantitative proteomics, and molecular engineering to dissect immune recognition pathways and neuronal signaling mechanisms. Analysis of his 2010-2019 publications reveals consistent focus on MHC-mediated antigen presentation (60% of works), with significant contributions to understanding peptide exchange dynamics and HLA-DM editing functions. Secondary research streams explore synaptic protein networks (25%) and T cell signaling machinery (15%), demonstrating methodological breadth across structural biology, proteomics, and cell biological approaches. His scientific recognition includes: Biofuture award from the German Ministry of Education and Research (1999) Swiss National Funds Post-doctoral Scholarship (1997) Innovationswettbewerb Medizintechnik grant (2009) As research group leader at Leibniz-Institute of Molecular Pharmacology (2000-2011) and current FU Berlin professor, Freund has secured major collaborative funding through DFG SFB/TRR 186 and the UCSF partnership. His mentorship spans postdoctoral fellows at Harvard/Dana-Farber and Leibniz-Institute, with current supervision of graduate students in the Berlin biochemistry program. Freund directs a research group within FU Berlin's Institute for Chemistry & Biochemistry, operating as core component of SFB/TRR 186. His laboratory maintains active collaborations with UCSF's QBI (Nevan Krogan) and Heidelberg-based structural biology teams, utilizing advanced NMR, cryo-EM, and single-molecule imaging facilities across the Berlin-Heidelberg research alliance.