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Mohammad IslamView profile

Associate Professor

State University of New York at OswegoUnited States

Mohammad Islam is an Associate Professor of Physics at the State University of New York at Oswego, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on energy materials and rechargeable battery development, with expertise in lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries, nanomaterials synthesis, and electrochemical characterization. He employs advanced techniques such as Raman spectroscopy, crystallography, and diffraction to analyze material properties and strain dynamics in battery components. Islam’s work emphasizes sustainable energy solutions, including the creation of high-performance anodes derived from bio-based materials like avocado peels. His research also explores ferroelectric field effects, ultraviolet luminescence modulation, and the development of binder-free nanoparticle electrodes. These innovations aim to enhance energy storage capacity, charge speed, and material durability in next-generation batteries. His publications highlight advancements in sodium-ion battery anodes using magnetite nanoparticles and hard carbon materials, alongside studies on cobalt oxide nanoparticles for lithium-ion batteries. His work bridges fundamental material science with applied energy technologies, addressing critical challenges in renewable energy storage. Islam has advised students in experimental and theoretical aspects of nanomaterials and electrochemistry, though specific student names are not listed. His research has been supported by institutional grants and collaborations, though specific funding details are not provided in the text.

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Francisco Fabregat-SantiagoView profile

Professor

Jaume I UniversitySpain

Francisco Fabregat-Santiago is a full Professor at the Physics Department of Universitat Jaume I (Spain), affiliated with the Institute of Advanced Materials (INAM). He holds a B.Sc. in Physics from Universitat de Valencia and University of Leeds (1995) and a Ph.D. from Universitat Jaume I (2001). His research focuses on electro-optical characterization of materials, particularly using impedance spectroscopy to analyze nanostructured films and devices like dye-sensitized and perovskite solar cells. Current interests include nano/bio materials for solar energy, water decontamination, bioenergy, and electrochemical production of valuable chemicals. Key research areas include: Electrocatalysis for energy storage and conversion Photoelectrochemical systems for solar fuels Nanomaterials for environmental applications Impedance spectroscopy modeling Recent publications (2021–2025) highlight advancements in biomass valorization, hydrogen storage via Liquid Organic Hydrogen Carriers (LOHCs), and optimization of electrochemical processes. His work bridges fundamental material science with applied energy technologies, emphasizing sustainable solutions. Labs/Groups: Active member of Research Group RG3. Electrocatalysis and Energy (ECATEN) at INAM.

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Johannes HaatajaView profile

Researcher

Aalto UniversityFinland

Johannes Haataja is an Academy Postdoctoral Researcher at Aalto University's Department of Applied Physics . His work focuses on nanomaterials and photonics, particularly in creating bio-inspired structural colors and disordered photonic systems. He contributes to projects like Voltage-controlled photonic materials based on non-equilibrium liquid interfaces and participates in public outreach on materials science.

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Laura BeloffView profile

Associate Professor

Aalto UniversityFinland

Laura Beloff is an Associate Professor at Aalto University's Department of Art and Media within the School of Arts, Design and Architecture. Her artistic practice and research investigate the convergence of biological and technological systems, with particular focus on human enhancement, environmental technologies, and sustainability. With a career spanning over 35 years, she has exhibited widely in international museums and galleries while maintaining an active academic profile through teaching, doctoral supervision, research projects, and conference organization. Her education includes: Doctoral degree from University of Plymouth (2012) Master's degree from California Institute of the Arts (1998) Master's degree from Helsinki University of Arts and Design (1995) Beloff's research explores hybrid ecologies where biological and technological elements merge, examining how technological frameworks reshape human relationships with nature. Her work spans wearable technology, bio-art, algorithmic systems, and sustainable art practices. Projects like the R-Bus investigate algorithmic narratives in hybrid environments, while Gateau Vivant explores bacterial structural color. Her artistic research serves as critical inquiry into contemporary techno-scientific developments and their societal implications. Publications consistently examine the intersection of art, science, and technology, with recurring themes of sustainability, biological systems, and material experimentation. Recent works focus on reducing art's environmental footprint through alternative presentation formats and examining technological mediation of ecological systems. Articles employ both theoretical analysis and practical experimentation to question concepts of nature, agency, and human-nonhuman relationships. Beloff has led several significant research projects including ABRA (Ars Bioarctica), Hybrid Lab Network, and Optics and Nanosciences. She has supervised doctoral students, organized international conferences like Politics of Machines, and hosted academic visitors at Aalto University. Her interdisciplinary work engages teams across art, physics, material science, and biology to develop innovative artistic approaches to contemporary challenges.

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Alexei KhalizovView profile

Associate Professor

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)United States

Alexei Khalizov is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Environmental Science at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). His research focuses on atmospheric aerosol physics, nanoporous media mechanics, and environmental mercury chemistry. He leads multiple National Science Foundation-funded projects including studies on soot restructuring, mercury speciation, and confined fluid dynamics. Collaborations span institutions globally, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to climate-relevant processes. Research interests include: 1) Atmospheric Soot : Aging mechanisms, optical properties, and climate impacts; 2) Nanoporous Media : Fluid behavior in confined spaces and ultrasonic characterization; 3) Mercury Chemistry : Atmospheric transformation pathways and speciation analysis. His work bridges experimental techniques (AFM, ultrasonics) with computational modeling (discrete element methods). Recent publications highlight advancements in soot aggregate mechanics ( Journal of Aerosol Science ), mycelium biomaterials ( ACS Applied Bio Materials ), and mercury heterogeneous reactions. Over 30 NSF grants and 84+ peer-reviewed articles underscore his contributions to aerosol science. Media engagements include coverage of wildfire pollutants and sustainable material innovations. Advising responsibilities include mentoring graduate students in experimental aerosol physics and computational modeling. Current projects explore: NSF-CAREER: Molecular mechanisms of atmospheric mercury (2016-2021) Soot restructuring in nanoporous environments (2024-2026) Compressibility of nanopore-confined liquids (2021-2025) Labs and facilities include NJIT's Aerosol Physics Lab and collaborations with advanced microscopy centers.

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Massimo LazzariView profile

Professor

University of Santiago de CompostelaSpain

Massimo Lazzari is a Professor at the Department of Physical Chemistry , Faculty of Chemistry , University of Santiago de Compostela . He leads the Center for Research in Biological Chemistry and Molecular Materials (CIQUS) and has held previous roles at the University of Turin and USC (Ramon y Cajal contract, 2005-2010). His work bridges polymer science , cultural heritage conservation , and nanotechnology , with a focus on SERS substrates , fluorescence spectroscopy , and plastic degradation in art. Education: PhD in Polymer Degradation from the Consorzio fra Università di Genova, Pavia, e Torino (1996) Advisor: Prof. Oscar Chiantore Research Interests: Lazzari investigates the chemical stability of polymers in 3D art objects, non-invasive analytical methods (e.g., SERS, fluorescence imaging), and nanotechnology-driven conservation tools . He develops fluorinated acrylic copolymers for stone protection and studies plastic degradation markers via SERS. His work addresses environmental impacts of synthetic/natural polymers and adsorption technologies for wastewater treatment. Article Trends: Recent publications highlight polymer degradation mechanisms , bio-based carbon materials for heavy metal removal, and microbial enzyme discovery for plastic biodegradation. Key subfields include adsorption engineering , nanoporous carbon design , and predictive models for plastic aging in cultural artifacts. Grants & Fellowships: Borsa Federchimica (1991) Italian Ministry PhD Scholarship (1992-1995) EU Science & Technology Postdoc, Osaka University (1996-1997) Marie Curie Fellowship, USC (2003-2004) Ramón y Cajal Contract (2005-2010)

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Zhou ChiView profile

Associate Professor

State University of New York at BuffaloUnited States

Dr. Zhou Chi is an Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University at Buffalo (SUNY). He also holds an adjunct position as Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. His research focuses on additive manufacturing technologies, including 3D printing innovations, material science, and sustainable manufacturing solutions. He earned his PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University of Southern California (2011) and dual bachelor's degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Engineering from Huazhong University of Science and Technology (2004). Professional experience includes roles at EnvisionTEC Inc. and Siemens PLM Inc., alongside academic roles since 2013 at UB. His work spans advanced materials development, process optimization, and applications in energy, biomedical, and environmental fields. Research interests emphasize eco-friendly materials, inkjet printing process control, and functional surface fabrication. Recent studies explore carbon sequestration composites, graphene-biopolymer aerogels, and vibration-assisted 3D printing techniques. His publications address technical challenges in droplet dynamics, hydrogel mechanics, and manufacturing automation. Dr. Zhou's contributions bridge theoretical advancements with practical applications, addressing critical needs in sustainability and industrial productivity.

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Nader EnghetaView profile

Professor

Graz University of TechnologyAustria

Nader Engheta is the H. Nedwill Ramsey Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, with primary affiliation in the Department of Electrical & Systems Engineering and secondary appointments in Physics & Astronomy, Materials Science & Engineering, and Bioengineering. He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering and Physics from Caltech (1982) and BS from the University of Tehran (1978). His research focuses on metamaterials, nanophotonics, and fractional electrodynamics, with groundbreaking contributions to plasmonics and epsilon-near-zero (ENZ) materials. Engheta has been honored with the Benjamin Franklin Medal (2023), Isaac Newton Medal (2020), and numerous fellowships including IEEE (1996). Education: BS in Electrical Engineering, University of Tehran (1978) MS in Electrical Engineering, Caltech (1979) PhD in Electrical Engineering and Physics, Caltech (1982) Postdoctoral Fellow, Caltech (1983) Honorary Doctorates from Stuttgart, Aalto, and Kharkov Polytechnic (2016-2017) Research interests include metamaterial-based optical circuits, graphene photonics, plasmonic cloaking, and bio-inspired polarization imaging. His work bridges fundamental physics and applied engineering, with applications in nanoscale device design and computational metamaterial systems. Recent projects explore photonic doping and inverse-designed metastructures for equation-solving. Awards include teaching excellence (W. M. Keck Award, 1995) and over 54,000 citations (h-index 107). His group operates at UPenn’s Levine and Moore buildings, collaborating globally on wave-matter interaction studies.

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Chris EnnisView profile

Senior Lecturer

Teesside UniversityUnited Kingdom

Chris Ennis is a Senior Lecturer at Teesside University's School of Health and Life Sciences, affiliated with the Department of Life Sciences, the Centre for Biodiscovery, and the Centre for Sustainable Engineering. A Chartered Chemist, he holds a PhD in Surface Science from York University and researches sustainable technology, carbon mitigation, biochar utilization, and pollution chemistry. His work involves interdisciplinary projects like REVAmP (strategic plastic recycling) and biochar-slag cement development. Recent publications emphasize waste valorization, circular economy principles, and sustainable materials science. Research trends show a focus on converting industrial byproducts (e.g., sewage sludge, plastic waste) into eco-friendly construction materials, with advances in geotechnical stabilization and low-carbon binders.

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Yifu DingView profile

Professor

University of ColoradoUnited States

Yifu Ding serves as Professor and Director of the MAST Center at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he maintains laboratory facilities in ECME 102 and an office in ECME 269A. His research program focuses on advanced polymer systems and membrane technologies, with particular emphasis on nanostructured materials for separation applications and energy-related processes. Dr. Ding's primary research interests center on polymer structure-dynamics relationships under confinement, fabrication of polymer-based nanostructures and nanocomposites, and development of smart materials including responsive surfaces and particles. His work investigates mechanical and viscoelastic properties of these materials through innovative characterization techniques, with applications spanning water treatment, gas separation, and hydrogen production. Recent publications demonstrate growing emphasis on surface patterning, nanofiller integration, and mechanical property enhancement in membrane systems. Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals three dominant research thrusts: (1) Advanced membrane fabrication techniques including femtosecond laser ablation and 3D printing, (2) Nanoengineered materials for hydrogen separation featuring atomic-scale tuning and metal nanorod networks, and (3) Surface modification strategies for fouling mitigation in water treatment applications. His work increasingly integrates multi-scale characterization with computational modeling to establish structure-property-performance relationships. Scientific Awards: No specific awards were documented in the provided materials. Regarding academic advising and research funding, the available information does not specify graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, or grant details. His leadership of the MAST Center suggests involvement in collaborative research initiatives, though specific project details remain undocumented in the provided text. Dr. Ding directs the MAST Center and operates laboratory facilities focused on membrane characterization and nanofabrication. His research group employs techniques including nanoimprint lithography, electrochemical patterning, and advanced microscopy to develop next-generation separation membranes. Current work emphasizes practical applications in water sustainability and clean energy production, with strong industry relevance in environmental engineering sectors.

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Klaus KernView profile

Professor

Max Planck Institute for Solid State ResearchGermany

Prof. Klaus Kern is Director and Scientific Member at the Max-Planck-Institute for Solid State Research (Stuttgart, Germany) and Professor of Physics at EPFL (Switzerland). He also holds an honorary professorship at the University of Konstanz. His research focuses on nanoscale science, quantum technology, and atomic-scale microscopy. With a chemistry PhD from the University of Bonn and an honorary doctorate from Aalborg University, he has pioneered advancements in scanning tunneling microscopy (STM), molecular assemblies, and quantum phenomena. Over his career, he has supervised 100 PhD students and 60 postdocs, many of whom hold academic positions globally. His work spans over 700 publications, earning him prestigious awards like the Leibniz Prize (2008) and Van’t Hoff Prize (2016). Research highlights include imaging glycans at the single-molecule level, probing electron dynamics in quantum systems, and developing bio-inspired nanocatalysts. His labs explore interfaces between physics, chemistry, and biology, aiming to control material properties at the atomic scale. Collaborations extend to institutions like Bell Labs and the University of Madrid, reflecting his interdisciplinary impact. Education: PhD in Chemistry (University of Bonn), Honorary Doctorate (Aalborg University) Awards: Gottfried-Wilhelm-Leibniz Prize (2008), Van’t Hoff Prize (2016) Key Themes: Nanoscale engineering, quantum control, surface science Publications emphasize real-time imaging of atomic motion, plasmonic cavities, and molecular magnetism. His team’s STM innovations enable submolecular resolution, revolutionizing studies of biomolecules and quantum systems.

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Metin SittiView profile

Professor

Max Planck Institute for Intelligent SystemsGermany

Metin Sitti is the President of Koç University in Istanbul, Turkey, and holds academic roles as a Professor at ETH Zurich's Institute for Biomedical Engineering and an honorary professor at the University of Stuttgart. He previously directed the Physical Intelligence Department at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems (MPI-IS) and held professorships at Carnegie Mellon University and the University of California, Berkeley. His work focuses on bio-inspired robotics, soft robotics, and physical intelligence, with over 500 peer-reviewed publications and 44,900 citations (h-index: 115). Education: BSc (1992) and MSc (1994) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Boğaziçi University, Turkey; PhD (1999) in Electrical Engineering from the University of Tokyo, Japan. Research interests include wireless medical robots, gecko-inspired adhesives, and biohybrid systems. His lab has pioneered technologies like Setex® adhesives and microscale medical implants, with applications in drug delivery and surgical tools. Over 70 PhD students and 70 postdocs have graduated under his mentorship, many becoming faculty or industry leaders. Awards include IEEE Fellow, ERC Advanced Grant (2019), and Rahmi Koç Medal of Science (2018). He founded Setex Technologies (2012) and leads collaborations with institutions like Cyber Valley and the Max Planck ETH Center for Learning Systems.

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Daniel WehnerView profile

Researcher

Max Planck Institute for the Science of LightGermany

Daniel Wehner is a Researcher and head of the Neuroregeneration research group at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light and Max-Planck-Zentrum für Physik und Medizin in Erlangen, Germany. His work focuses on understanding spinal cord regeneration in zebrafish, contrasting their regenerative capacity with mammals' inability to recover from spinal cord injuries. B.Sc. in Bio- and Nanotechnologies, South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences Intercalated B.Sc. in Medical Biotechnology, Abertay University Ph.D. in Developmental Biology, Technische Universität Dresden/Ulm University His research investigates the extracellular matrix (ECM) environment post-injury in zebrafish, using advanced optical imaging techniques like Brillouin microscopy and femtosecond laser systems to compare regeneration-permissive vs. scar-forming environments. Recent work highlights the role of microglia in tissue contraction and the inhibition of CNS regeneration by small leucine-rich proteoglycans . Dr. Wehner's group develops humanized zebrafish models for therapeutic spinal cord repair strategies. He was awarded the ISRB Rising Star Award 2024 for pioneering contributions to regenerative biology. Contact: daniel.wehner@mpl.mpg.de 2024: ISRB Rising Star Award

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Atsushi MatsuokaView profile

Research Professor

University of New HampshireUnited States

Atsushi Matsuoka is a Research Professor at the School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering, University of New Hampshire, specializing in Arctic Oceanography and ocean color remote sensing. His work focuses on phytoplankton dynamics, dissolved organic matter characterization, and climate change impacts on polar regions. Key research themes include bio-optical properties of Arctic waters Development of remote sensing algorithms for optically complex environments Assessment of carbon fluxes in coastal and open-ocean systems Integration of in situ and satellite data for environmental monitoring Recent publications demonstrate expertise in machine learning applications for Arctic productivity estimation, SIF-based sensor development, and biogeochemical modeling of river plume systems. His work frequently addresses the interplay between permafrost thaw, microbial processes, and carbon cycling in coastal zones. 2025 studies examine rare earth element transport 2025 articles develop new chlorophyll algorithms 2024 work quantifies terrestrial browning impacts 2024 publications model coupled physical-biogeochemical processes While no formal awards are listed in the provided texts, Matsuoka's research is prominently featured in major oceanographic expeditions like Green Edge and Nunataryuk, with extensive fieldwork in the Mackenzie Delta and Beaufort Sea regions.

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Keith RoperView profile

Professor

Utah State UniversityUnited States

Dr. Keith Roper is a Professor in the Department of Biological Engineering at Utah State University. His research focuses on nanomaterials and their applications in biomedical engineering, photonics, and sustainable energy. He holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1994) and a BS from Brigham Young University (1989). His work integrates electrodynamics simulation with experimental methods to advance nano/biomedicine and precision agriculture. Education: PhD, Chemical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1994 BS, Chemical Engineering, Brigham Young University, 1989 Research Interests: Gene vector delivery, infectious disease diagnostics, nano/biotechnology, photonics, bio/nanomaterials, and electrodynamics simulation. His lab develops novel nanomaterials for pathogen sensing and sustainable energy solutions. Awards: Presidential Citation, 2018 (Institute of Biological Engineering) Fellow, American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (2014) Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year, 2023 (USU) Teaching & Advising: Teaches Biological Engineering Design, Modeling, and Molecular Bioengineering. Mentored over 12 graduate students, including recent advisees Mona Soroush and Siavash Pooretemad. His research has led to 10 books/chapters and over 80 journal articles.

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