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Kai CasparView profile

Lecturer

• Sensory Biology
• Behavior of Subterranean Mammals
• Gibbon Cognition
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Dr. Kai Caspar is a Lecturer in the Department of General Zoology at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf since February 2023. His research focuses on sensory biology, behavior of subterranean mammals, and cognition of small apes. He works within the Faculty of Biology and collaborates with Sabine Begall's Lab. 2019-2022: Doctoral studies in Zoology, Comparative Sensory Biology at University of Duisburg-Essen 2016-2018: Master's degree in Organismic Biology, Evolutionary Biology and Paleobiology at University of Bonn 2013-2016: Bachelor's degree in Biology at University of Duisburg-Essen Dr. Caspar's research spans multiple areas of vertebrate biology, with particular emphasis on subterranean mammals like mole-rats (Bathyergidae) and small apes (Hylobatidae). His work on sensory biology explores magnetoreception, auditory systems, and visual adaptations in these specialized animals. In primatology, he investigates gibbon cognition, communication, and the evolution of human eye morphology. His interdisciplinary approach combines field studies, laboratory experiments, and comparative analyses to understand evolutionary adaptations. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on sensory biology across diverse taxa, with particular attention to subterranean mammals and primates. Key themes include evolutionary adaptations to specialized environments, comparative cognition across species, and the biological basis of communication systems. His work often bridges traditional disciplinary boundaries, connecting mammalogy, sensory ecology, and evolutionary anthropology to address fundamental questions about adaptation and behavior. Dr. Caspar has been recognized with the Fritz-Frank-Award of the German Society for Mammalian Biology for his contributions to mammalogy research. Fritz-Frank-Award of the German Society for Mammalian Biology As a lecturer at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Dr. Caspar contributes to teaching in the Department of General Zoology. His research is conducted primarily through collaborations with Sabine Begall's Lab, focusing on sensory biology and behavior of specialized mammals. His extensive publication record demonstrates active research in comparative sensory biology and primatology. Dr. Caspar works within Sabine Begall's Lab at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, collaborating with researchers across multiple institutions on projects related to sensory biology, mammalogy, and primatology. His work involves both field studies of wild populations and controlled laboratory experiments.

Miles BergerView profile

Adjunct Associate Professor

• Postoperative Neurocognitive Disorders
• Delirium
• Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD)
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Miles Berger is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at Duke University School of Medicine. He is also a Faculty Network Member of the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences and an Associate of the Duke Initiative for Science & Society. Dr. Berger received his Ph.D. and M.D. from the University of California, San Francisco in 2007 and 2009 respectively, followed by an Internship and Residency in Anesthesiology at Duke University School of Medicine from 2009 to 2013. Dr. Berger's research focuses on three main areas: 1) the mechanisms of postoperative neurocognitive disorders such as delirium and their relationship to Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD); 2) the potential of altered anesthetic-induced brain EEG waveforms as indicators of preclinical neurodegenerative disease pathology; and 3) how the APOE4 allele damages brain circuitry throughout the adult lifespan and contributes to increased risk of late onset Alzheimer's disease. His work employs a transdisciplinary approach, combining methods such as CSF and blood sampling, functional neuroimaging, EEG recordings, rigorous biochemical assays, and cognitive testing and delirium screening. Analysis of Dr. Berger's recent publications reveals a strong focus on the intersection of anesthesia, neurocognitive outcomes, and neurodegenerative processes in older adults. His work increasingly emphasizes EEG-based biomarkers for predicting and understanding postoperative delirium, the role of APOE4 in neuroinflammation, and the relationship between surgical procedures and long-term cognitive outcomes. Many studies incorporate advanced techniques like proteomics, neuroimaging, and machine learning approaches to analyze complex datasets. Dr. Berger currently leads multiple significant research grants including "Brain Vulnerability in Delirium and Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias: Intersection of Polygenic Risk and Inflammation" (2023-2027) and "A Phase II Study of an ApoE mimetic peptide to reduce Postoperative Delirium, Cognitive Dysfunction after Non-Cardiac Surgery in Older Adults" (2018-2024). His research team includes individuals with diverse scientific and clinical backgrounds, ranging from neuropsychology and neuroimaging to proteomics, flow cytometry and behavioral neuroscience in animal models, all working to better understand mechanisms of age-dependent brain dysfunction.

Christine Elizabeth MarxView profile

Professor

• Neuropsychiatry
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Traumatic Brain Injury
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Christine Elizabeth Marx, M.D., is a Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Professor in Neurosurgery at Duke University. She serves as Vice Chair for Faculty in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and is a Faculty Network Member of the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences. Her primary clinical and research affiliations are with the VA Medical Center in Durham, NC. Education: M.D., Duke University (1992) M.A., University of Virginia (1988) Her research focuses on neuropsychiatric disorders, with emphasis on PTSD, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and neurosteroid mechanisms. She investigates epigenetic aging, inflammation pathways, and neuroimaging biomarkers in military veterans. Key themes include stress response modulation, neuroendocrine interactions, and translational interventions for trauma-related conditions. Recent publications (2020-2024) demonstrate strong trends in PTSD-TBI comorbidity, neurosteroid biomarkers (e.g., allopregnanolone), and epigenetic studies in veteran cohorts. Over 80% of articles integrate neuroimaging, molecular biology, or clinical trial methodologies to explore mechanisms of stress-related disorders. Grants and Projects: Duke University Psychiatry Physician-Scientist Residency Training Program (2024-2029) Novel Intervention for Chronic Complex TBI in Veterans (2022-2026) Allopregnanolone in post-stroke depression (2024-2026) A Neurosteroid Intervention for Menopausal Depression (2023-2025) Clinical Medication Development for Bipolar Disorder and Alcohol Use Disorders (2018-2023) She collaborates extensively with the VA Mid-Atlantic MIRECC Workgroup, leading multi-site studies on military trauma, neurosteroid therapeutics, and brain aging.

• Medical Imaging
• Biomedical Engineering
• Cancer Research
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Dr. Gene Kim is a Professor of Biomedical Engineering in Radiology at Weill Cornell Medicine . His research focuses on developing advanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques for cancer diagnosis and treatment monitoring, particularly in breast and head/neck cancers. The Kim Laboratory investigates tumor microenvironment through dynamic contrast-enhanced (DCE-MRI) and diffusion MRI (dMRI) methodologies. Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, University of Southern California Postdoctoral Training in Cancer Imaging, University of Pennsylvania Key research areas include: Tumor vascular properties and water exchange kinetics Quantitative dMRI for cell viability assessment Adipose-tissue interactions in breast cancer Development of active contrast encoding (ACE-MRI) for comprehensive imaging Recent publications demonstrate expertise in high-resolution 3D imaging , deep learning applications , and temporal resolution optimization . The lab has received continuous funding from the National Cancer Institute through grants like R01CA219964 and UG3/UH3CA228699 . Notable methodological contributions include: Golden-angle radial sparse parallel (GRASP) MRI POMACE framework for cell size measurement ACE-MRI for integrated T1/flip angle quantification

Justin Cooper-WhiteView profile

Professor

• Biomedical Engineering
• Tissue Engineering
• Stem Cell Therapy
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Professor Justin Cooper-White is Head of School and Professor of Bioengineering at the School of Chemical Engineering, University of Queensland. He holds affiliate appointments at the Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) and serves as Director of the Australian National Fabrication Facility-Queensland Node, Research Director of the Herston Biofabrication Institute, and co-Director of the Australian Organoid Facility. His leadership extends to past presidencies of the Australasian Society for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering and Australian Society of Rheology. Cooper-White's research focuses on decoding microenvironmental cues governing stem cell behavior and tissue genesis, with emphasis on aging-related tissue dysfunction. His team develops innovative biomicrodevices, engineered surfaces, and advanced scaffolds for regenerative applications. Key research domains include: Smart biomaterials for tissue engineering Mechanotransduction signaling pathways Stem cell niche engineering Microfluidic platforms for high-throughput screening Nanoparticle-based tissue rejuvenation His publication portfolio demonstrates strong interdisciplinary integration across biomedical engineering, materials science, and computational biology. Recent work emphasizes multiscale tissue modeling, stem cell reprogramming, organoid systems, and advanced biomaterial characterization. Biomechanics and mechanobiology emerge as unifying themes, with significant focus on spinal disorders and cardiovascular aging. Awards and recognitions include: Fellowship in the International Union of Societies for Biomaterials Science and Engineering Fellowship in the Queensland Academy of Arts and Sciences CSIRO Office of the Chief Executive Science Leader Visiting Professorships at ETH Zurich and Politecnico di Milano He has secured over $57M in competitive funding, including ARC Discovery Projects and NHMRC grants. Current doctoral supervision spans regenerative engineering, stem cell biomanufacturing, and neural tissue regeneration. He leads international collaborations with institutions including MIT, Stanford, ETH Zurich, and Max Planck Institute, while maintaining industry partnerships with Unilever, Nestle, and Syngenta. As Editor-in-Chief of APL Bioengineering, Cooper-White shapes publication standards in the field. His laboratory develops transformative technologies including patented microbioreactor arrays and tissue engineering scaffolds commercialized through Australian and US ventures.

Assaf TalView profile

Professor

• Neuroimaging
• Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
• Brain Disease Monitoring
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Prof. Assaf Tal is a faculty member in the Department of Bio-Medical Engineering at The Iby and Aladar Fleischman Faculty of Engineering, Tel Aviv University. His research focuses on developing advanced neuroimaging methodologies using magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) and imaging (MRI) to investigate brain function and disease mechanisms. His primary research interests center on neuroimaging physics and brain disease monitoring , with specific emphasis on: Developing novel MRS/MRI techniques combining spin physics and signal processing Tracking neurochemical changes during cognitive processes Detecting and monitoring neurodegenerative diseases including multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, and Alzheimer's Disease Understanding brain encoding mechanisms across neurochemical, electrophysiological, and structural levels His work bridges biomedical engineering with clinical neuroscience to create improved diagnostic and monitoring tools. Prof. Tal's recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate strong focus on functional MRS and advanced spectral-temporal analysis , with significant contributions to motion correction, uncertainty estimation, and microstructural modeling in neuroimaging. His research shows increasing integration of computational methods like Bayesian inference and machine learning for precision neuroimaging. His laboratory develops specialized software tools including the Visual Display Interface (VDI) for MRS data processing and simulation, supporting both preclinical and clinical neuroimaging research.

Turid Birgitte BoyeView profile

Academic

• Mental Health in Somatic Illness
• Psychosocial Aspects of Somatic Illness
• Neuropsychiatry
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Turid Birgitte Boye is a Professor II at the Department of Behavioral Medicine, University of Oslo, specializing in the psychosomatic and neuropsychiatric aspects of somatic illnesses . Her research bridges mental health with physical conditions, focusing on disorders like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and inflammatory bowel disease . As a psychiatrist and clinical researcher, she integrates neuroimmunology, brain imaging, and psychosocial factors into her work.

Linn Bonaventure FridmanView profile

Researcher

• Cortical brain development
• Neurodevelopmental disorders
• Mental health
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Linn Bonaventure Fridman is a postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Psychology, University of Oslo, with affiliations to Diakonhjemmet Hospital and the University of Oxford's WIN Centre. Her work bridges developmental neuroscience, neuroimaging, and mental health. PhD in Neuroscience (2016-2019) Postdoctoral Fellowship (2019-2023) Visiting Researcher at University of Oxford (2022) Her research focuses on cortical brain development from childhood to adulthood, using structural MRI (sMRI) to analyze cortical thickness, area, folding, and microstructural gray/white matter contrast (T1w/T2w ratio). She investigates links between neurodevelopmental patterns and mental health, with emphasis on socioeconomic factors, sleep, and transdiagnostic approaches. Key article themes include: genetic and environmental influences on cortical development, socioeconomic adversity timing, emotion regulation networks, and multimodal brain-behavior associations in ADHD/Autism subtypes. Her 2021 PROMENTA Publication Prize highlights significant contributions to cortical development understanding. Grants: PROMENTA, NORMENT, sMRI research funding Collaborations: Transdiagnostic mental health, neuroimaging fusion methods (LICA, spectral clustering)

Christian Krog TamnesView profile

Professor

• Developmental Psychology
• Cognitive Psychology
• Neuropsychology
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Christian Krog Tamnes is a Professor at the Department of Psychology, University of Oslo, where he leads research at the PROMENTA Research Center and is affiliated with the NORMENT Center for Excellence in Research. He also serves as a Researcher at the Clinic for Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Diakonhjemmet Hospital. His work bridges clinical psychology, neuroscience, and developmental research with a focus on understanding brain development in relation to mental health outcomes. Dr. Tamnes completed his Cand. Psychol. at the University of Oslo (2000-2006) followed by a PhD in Psychology (2006-2010). He conducted postdoctoral research at the Center for Lifespan Changes in Brain and Cognition (2010-2014), including a Fulbright visiting researcher position at the Multimodal Imaging Laboratory, University of California San Diego (2011). He has held research positions at the Department of Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience (2014-2018) before becoming a Professor at PROMENTA and NORMENT in 2019. His research focuses on structural and functional brain development throughout childhood and adolescence, with particular emphasis on cognitive control, working memory, learning, and long-term memory. He investigates how social and emotional information affects cognitive processes, and examines predictors and risk factors in neurocognitive development. His work heavily utilizes multimodal brain imaging techniques including MRI, DTI, and EEG to understand typical and atypical developmental trajectories. Analysis of his recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong focus on how early life experiences shape brain development and mental health outcomes. His research examines the impact of socioeconomic status, parental influences, pubertal development, and various forms of adversity on neurodevelopmental trajectories. He frequently collaborates on large-scale international projects, particularly through the ENIGMA consortium, investigating brain structure in relation to mental health conditions across diverse populations. Dr. Tamnes actively supervises students interested in developmental neuroscience and mental health research. His work is supported through major research projects including BRAINMINT (Brain function and mental health during life transitions) and LiN (Liten i Norge). He is a member of research groups focused on multimodal brain imaging and neurocognitive development, contributing to both methodological advances and clinical applications of developmental neuroscience.

• Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience
• Developmental Coordination Disorder
• ADHD
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Associate Professor Christian Hyde is a developmental cognitive neuroscientist at Deakin University's School of Psychology within the Faculty of Health, specializing in atypical motor development and neurodevelopmental disorders. His research group SEED - Lifespan investigates the neural mechanisms underlying conditions like ADHD and Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). Research interests include: Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience Typical and Atypical Motor Development ADHD Developmental Coordination Disorder Neurophysiological Correlates of Learning Recent publications analyze: ADHD-related motor impairments and quality of life White matter organization in DCD and ADHD Neurophysiological markers of procedural learning EEG-based interventions for motor/attention deficits Longitudinal brain trajectories in ADHD Current doctoral supervision spans 8 active projects examining: Neurobiological basis of motor imagery Language-mental health relationships Cortisol-psychosis interactions White matter in DCD outcomes Major research grants include: $125,000 - Waterloo Foundation (2024-2026): Physical activity and ADHD brain connectivity $126,336 - Waterloo Foundation (2023-2025): EEG-based intervention prediction $153,636 - Waterloo Foundation (2019-2023): DCD/ADHD white matter research

• Biological psychology
• Neurosciences
• Cognitive and computational psychology
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Dr. Ian Fuelscher is a researcher at Deakin University, serving as Associate Head of School (International) in the School of Psychology under Deakin's Faculty of Health. His work focuses on advanced neuroimaging techniques to investigate brain and cognitive development in children with ADHD, aiming to inform targeted interventions. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy and a Graduate Certificate of Higher Education Learning & Teaching , both from Deakin University. PhD (Deakin University) Graduate Certificate of Higher Education Learning & Teaching (Deakin University) His research explores neurodevelopmental markers of ADHD , the impact of physical activity on cognitive development , and white matter microstructure in developmental disorders. Publications demonstrate expertise in diffusion MRI , resting-state fMRI , and EEG biomarkers . Key trends include examining motor-cognitive interactions , procedural learning , and neurophysiological predictors in ADHD/DCD populations. The Waterloo Foundation - Child Development Grant (2024-2026) The Waterloo Foundation - Multinational Motor Imagery Grant (2023-2025) The Waterloo Foundation - ADHD Internalizing Problems Grant (2021-2022) The Waterloo Foundation - DCD/ADHD White Matter Grant (2019-2023) Dr. Fuelscher supervises 7 current doctoral candidates while having completed 8 PhD supervisions since 2020. He leads the SEED - Lifespan strategic research center and maintains collaborations with international institutions including University of Oxford and Johns Hopkins University.

• Mental Health
• Environmental Health
• Child Development
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Esmée Essers is a Researcher at Erasmus MC , affiliated with the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry / Psychology department. Her work bridges environmental science and mental health through population-based studies. Current faculty member Active in interdisciplinary research Focus on climate-health interactions Her research examines: Climate change impacts on neurodevelopment Environmental determinants of mental health Prenatal exposure effects on fetal growth Thermal stress in adolescent populations Environmental dermatology connections Advanced statistical modeling in cohort studies Recent publications highlight her focus on: Quantifying white matter changes from thermal exposure Linking temperature fluctuations to sleep disturbances Analyzing air pollution's dermatological effects Developing environmental risk models for mental health

Hans van DommelenView profile

Associate Professor

• Micromechanics
• Multi-scale mechanics
• Structure–property relations
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Hans van Dommelen is Associate Professor of Micromechanics at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), Department of Mechanical Engineering, where he leads the Group Van Dommelen . His research couples microstructure to mechanical and functional behaviour of materials spanning nuclear fusion, additive manufacturing, polymers, and biomechanics. Education PhD in Mechanical Engineering, TU/e (2003) – Micromechanics of particle-modified semicrystalline polymers Visiting researcher, MIT (1999–2000), University of Virginia (2003–2004), and Cambridge University (2010–2012) Research Interests Van Dommelen’s work focuses on multi-scale mechanics and structure–property relationships . Using microstructural modelling and homogenization techniques, he links phenomena at the microscale to macroscopic response in: Crystalline and heterogeneous materials Nuclear fusion reactor materials (tungsten, liquid-metal shields) Additive manufacturing (wire-arc, selective laser sintering, vat photopolymerization) Semi-crystalline polymers and short-fiber composites Traumatic brain injury biomechanics Scientific Output He has authored over 230 peer-reviewed publications (h-index > 40) in leading journals such as Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids , Biomechanics and Modeling in Mechanobiology , Nuclear Fusion , and Additive Manufacturing . Recent trends include viscoelastic-viscoplastic metamaterials, anisotropic food printing, recrystallization kinetics of tungsten under fusion loads, and multiscale fracture of additively manufactured metals. Teaching & Supervision Van Dommelen coordinates and lectures in: Structure and Properties of Materials Computational and Experimental Micro-mechanics Fusion Reactor Materials and Plasma-Wall Interaction He has supervised >85 MSc and PhD theses to date. Laboratory & Collaborations He heads the Group Van Dommelen within the Mechanics of Materials section, maintaining strong collaborations with DIFFER, ITER, and international partners on liquid-metal technologies for fusion blankets and advanced additive manufacturing processes.

Yogesh RathiView profile

Associate Professor

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Diffusion MRI
• Medical Imaging
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Dr. Yogesh Rathi is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Radiology at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital. His research focuses on computational magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques to analyze brain structure and function, particularly in psychiatric and neurological disorders. Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Radiology Brigham and Women's Hospital Harvard Medical School His research spans advanced diffusion MRI for faster imaging, ultra-high-resolution tractography, and harmonization of multi-scanner MRI data. He applies these methods to study white matter connectivity in humans and primates, alongside clinical applications for deep brain stimulation (DBS) and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) in OCD, Parkinson’s, and depression. Dr. Rathi's work includes biophysical modeling of axon diameter estimation, functional connectivity analysis via fMRI, and development of real-time tools for precision targeting in neurosurgical interventions. His team secured significant NIH funding for harmonizing clinical diffusion MRI data. US Patent 10302727: Rapid Diffusion MRI Scanning NIH R01 Grant (4th percentile): MRI Harmonization Collaborator in $33M NIMH/FNIH Grant Key techniques developed by Dr. Rathi include real-time TMS targeting visualization and joint relaxation-diffusion MRI sequences for tissue characterization. These innovations are used in biomarker discovery and treatment monitoring.

William E. BentleyView profile

Professor

• Biomolecular Engineering
• Metabolic Engineering
• Cell-Cell Communication
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William E. Bentley is the Robert E. Fischell Distinguished Professor of Engineering at the University of Maryland, College Park, where he serves as the Inaugural Director of the Robert E. Fischell Institute for Biomedical Devices and Director of the Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute (Mtech). He holds dual appointments in the Fischell Department of Bioengineering and the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, with additional affiliation at the Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology Research. Dr. Bentley earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1989, following a Master of Engineering and Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Cornell University. His academic journey began at the University of Maryland in 1989, where he has remained throughout his distinguished career, founding the Fischell Department of Bioengineering and establishing himself as a leader in the field. His pioneering research focuses on the interface between biology and electronics, developing methodologies to interrogate and control molecular signaling both inside and outside of cells. Dr. Bentley's lab uses metabolic engineering and synthetic biology to rewire genetic circuits, with particular emphasis on bacterial quorum sensing systems and redox-based communication between biological systems and electronic devices. His groundbreaking work has established the field of 'electrogenetics,' which enables electronic control of biological function through redox signaling pathways. Current research explores creating 'smart' cellular systems that can recognize, compute, actuate, and deliver therapeutic agents in a programmed manner. Dr. Bentley's recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward developing bidirectional communication between biological systems and electronic devices, with applications in protein analysis, biosensors, and therapeutic delivery systems. His work increasingly focuses on redox-based information processing and the development of 'biohybrid' systems that bridge the gap between electronics and biology, representing a paradigm shift in how we interface with biological systems. Among his numerous honors are: Distinguished University Professor (2016) Robert E. Fischell Distinguished Chair of Engineering (2016) Charles Thom Award, Society of Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology (2013) AIChE Food, Pharmaceutical and Bioengineering Division Award (2012) University System of Maryland Regents' Faculty Award for Research (2011) Fellow of the American Chemical Society, American Academy of Microbiology, AAAS, and AIMBE Dr. Bentley has mentored more than 40 PhD students and 15 postdocs, many of whom now hold leadership positions in industry, federal agencies, and academia. His research has been continuously supported by major grants from NIH, NSF, DOD, DOE, FDA, and USDA, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature and significance of his work. He co-founded Chesapeake PERL, a protein manufacturing company based on insect larvae as mini bioreactors, demonstrating his commitment to translating research into practical applications. He leads the Biomolecular and Metabolic Engineering Laboratory, which has developed innovative approaches to biofabrication and electro-bio interfaces. Current research focuses on creating systems that enable 'programming' of biological function through redox communication, with applications in treating bacterial infections, developing next-generation biosensors, and advancing our understanding of cellular communication networks. His laboratory maintains active collaborations with industry partners and international research groups, particularly with institutions in Italy through the UMD-Trento partnership.