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• Malaria Vaccines
• Transmission-Blocking Vaccines
• Vaccine Development
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Dr. Sumi Biswas is an Associate Professor at the Nuffield Department of Medicine, University of Oxford, leading malaria transmission-blocking vaccine research at the Jenner Institute. Her work spans preclinical design through Phase 1 clinical trials in collaboration with industrial partners including GSK, Imaxio, and ExpreS2ion. Her research focuses on interrupting malaria transmission by targeting sexual-stage parasite development in mosquitoes. Key platforms include recombinant proteins, virus-like particles, simian adenovirus (ChAd63) and poxvirus (MVA) vectors expressing Pfs25-IMX313 fusions, and nanoparticle vaccines. The group conducts immunogenicity and ex vivo efficacy testing with strong field connections in Kenya and Burkina Faso. Recent publications demonstrate structural vaccinology breakthroughs for malaria antigens (RH5, Pfs48/45), revealing how stabilized designs induce superior functional antibodies. Her work extends to viral vector platforms for SARS-CoV-2 and Rift Valley Fever, emphasizing capsid engineering for enhanced immunity. Scientific recognition includes: Grand Challenge Explorations grant award Dr. Biswas secures major grant funding for translational vaccine development, managing GMP manufacturing pipelines and clinical trial partnerships. Her endemic-country collaborations enable field validation of transmission-blocking candidates, bridging laboratory discoveries to real-world impact. Based at Oxford's Old Road Campus Research Building, her laboratory operates within the Jenner Institute ecosystem alongside the Centre for Clinical Vaccinology and Tropical Medicine. The team maintains insectary facilities for mosquito-feeding studies and GFP-expressing parasite lines, with active partnerships in Kilifi (Kenya) and Burkina Faso for clinical evaluation.

• Raw earth construction
• Hygrothermal properties of building materials
• Sustainable construction
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Philippe Poullain is a Lecturer and Educational Manager at the Department of Civil Engineering and Sustainable Construction, IUT of Saint Nazaire, University of Nantes. His work spans teaching and research in sustainable construction methods, with particular expertise in raw earth construction and large-scale additive manufacturing for building construction. He is affiliated with the GeM - IEG research team and actively collaborates with industry partners through the Robotics and Construction Site working group. Professor Poullain's research interests focus on characterizing raw earth construction methods to determine their mechanical and hygrothermal properties, with special attention to material variability. His work extends from material scale to wall scale using biclimatic chamber testing. He also investigates large-scale additive manufacturing, particularly 3D printing for construction using bio-sourced materials. His research on the raw earth heritage of the Guérande peninsula examines why earth construction was historically limited to the eastern part of the region. His recent publication record shows consistent output in high-impact construction journals, with 2024 publications addressing sustainable construction through tradition, hygrothermal performance assessment, and sensitivity analysis of material properties. His work spans fundamental material characterization to applied construction technologies, reflecting both academic rigor and practical application. Professor Poullain supervises numerous PhD students working on topics including raw earth composites, 3D printing materials, and building performance simulation. His collaborative approach is evident in his work with the LS2N researchers that led to startup creation, and his participation in industry-academic working groups focused on construction automation. His research has practical applications demonstrated through the Yhnova demonstrator project, a flagship initiative of the University of Nantes.

Andrea BacováView profile

Associate Professor

• Housing architecture
• Residential building design
• Urban planning
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Associate Professor Andrea Bacová, PhD, is a prominent architect and academic at the Faculty of Architecture of the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava. She serves as Head of the Institute of Residential Building Architecture and has been a faculty member since 2003, achieving the rank of Associate Professor in 2008. With over 34 years of professional experience (16 in academia), she specializes in housing architecture, urban planning, and residential design. Her research focuses on contemporary housing models, panel housing renewal, and the evolution of Slovak residential architecture. She has authored over 350 professional articles, scientific studies, and reviews, plus numerous book publications including 'Slovak Family House 2000-2015' and 'New Housing Models.' Professor Bacová has supervised more than two dozen graduate students since 2007, with thesis topics centered on urban residential complexes, housing revitalization, and contemporary housing design. Her students have worked on significant projects in Bratislava districts like Petržalka and Cvernovka, as well as in cities including Nitra and Galanta. Her notable achievements include: 1st prize in Dúbravka - center competition (1986) 2nd prize ex aeqo in Bratislava - Obchodná ulica competition (1987) Long-standing membership on international architectural juries Editor-in-chief of ARCH magazine (2010-present) Principal investigator for major research projects including Interreg III A As an active member of the academic community, she serves on the Scientific and Artistic Council of the Faculty of Architecture and has been instrumental in developing curriculum for residential architecture studies. Her work bridges academic research, architectural practice, and editorial leadership in the field of housing architecture.

Carsten StrebView profile

Professor

• Polyoxometalate Chemistry
• Molecular Metal Oxides
• Functional Materials Design
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Carsten Streb is Professor of Inorganic Chemistry at Ulm University and Group Leader at Helmholtz-Institute Ulm. His dual appointment positions him at the intersection of fundamental molecular chemistry and applied materials science. His research focuses on polyoxometalate chemistry and molecular metal oxides , designing functional materials for critical challenges in energy storage, water purification, and corrosion prevention. Key innovations include POM-ILs for stone conservation and POM-SILPs for multi-contaminant removal, demonstrating translational potential from molecular design to real-world applications. His publication portfolio shows consistent high-impact output in Angewandte Chemie , with research trends emphasizing: Molecular cluster design for catalytic applications Nanostructure engineering using metal-oxide building blocks Environmental remediation technologies Energy conversion materials Major recognitions include: Liebig Fellowship (2009) Ulm City Science Award (2017) CAS President's International Fellowship (2018) As an advisor, Streb fosters independent research creativity while maintaining active industry and international collaborations. His lab leverages Ulm University's infrastructure and Helmholtz-Institute resources for advanced materials characterization and testing, with recent work spanning antibacterial coatings to water oxidation catalysts.

Clément QUINTONView profile

Associate Professor

• Computer Science
• Parallel Computing
• High-Level Synthesis
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Clément QUINTON is an Associate Professor at the University of Lille, affiliated with both Inria and the CRIStAL laboratory (Centre de Recherche en Informatique, Signal et Automatique de Lille). He is an elected member of the laboratory council and maintains offices in both the Inria building (Room B312) and the M3 building (Room 224) at the Cité Scientifique campus. Dr. QUINTON is a member of the Spirals research team and holds the HDR (Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches), a French academic qualification that allows him to supervise PhD students. Dr. QUINTON's research spans several areas within computer science, with a primary focus on parallel computing, polyhedral models, and hardware acceleration. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in embedded systems and biomedical monitoring. He has made significant contributions to the fields of: Polyhedral compilation and loop optimization techniques High-level synthesis for FPGA-based hardware acceleration Systolic array design and parallel architectures Disruption-tolerant wireless sensor networks for biomedical applications Sustainable software engineering and cloud configuration Application of Large Language Models to software development Analysis of Dr. QUINTON's publication history reveals a consistent research trajectory that began with foundational work in parallel algorithms and systolic arrays, evolving toward more contemporary applications involving FPGA acceleration, polyhedral compilation, and biomedical sensor networks. His recent work shows increasing interest in sustainable computing, cloud architectures, and the application of Large Language Models to software engineering challenges. This evolution demonstrates his ability to adapt theoretical computer science concepts to address emerging technological challenges. Dr. QUINTON has supervised numerous PhD students whose research aligns with his expertise: Virginie Amand: Sustainable software services using large-scale models Alexandre Bonvoisin: Frugal software architectures for cloud-native microservices Tristan Coignion: Energy impact of Large Language Models for code Edouard Guegain: Software optimization through configuration (defended September 2023) Brell Péclard Sanwouo Chekam: Automatic detection and correction of side-channel vulnerabilities in cryptographic libraries Nada Zine: Complex and self-adaptive software systems Maxime Huyghe: Sustainable software services development based on Language Models (LLM) As a member of the Spirals research team at Inria and CRIStAL, Dr. QUINTON contributes to a collaborative environment focused on software engineering, system architecture, and sustainable computing. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications in healthcare monitoring, cloud computing, and energy-efficient software development.

Zhiyong GuView profile

Professor

• Nanomaterials
• Nanotechnology
• Nanowires
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Zhiyong Gu is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Francis College of Engineering, University of Massachusetts Lowell. He leads an active research group focused on nanomaterials and nanotechnology, particularly nanowires and nanoparticles, with applications in sensing, electronics, and biomedical fields. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Chemical and Biological Engineering from State University of New York Buffalo (2004), an M.S. in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from University of Notre Dame (2001), and a B.S. in Engineering from Qingdao Institute of Chemical Technology. Dr. Gu's research interests center on the synthesis and fabrication of functional and hybrid nanowires and nanoparticles, using self-assembly or directed assembly techniques to integrate these nano-building blocks into ordered 2D and 3D hierarchy structures. His work develops these nanomaterials for applications in sensing, electronics, and biomedical fields. His group has made significant contributions to nanosoldering, nanowire sensors, and novel micro-joining methods. Analysis of his recent publications shows a strong focus on nanowire-based sensors, particularly platinum nanowire arrays for electrochemical applications, nanoscale soldering and joining techniques for electronics packaging, and environmental applications of nanomaterials for pollutant degradation. His research bridges fundamental nanomaterials science with practical applications in multiple industries. Scientific Awards: 3M Non-Tenured Faculty Award ACS YCC Leadership Development Award Mark Diamond Research Fund (MDRF) Award Teaching Excellence Award (2011) TURI Sustainability Research Fellow Best Poster Award (2006) - Mid-Atlantic MEMES Alliance Symposium Dr. Gu has successfully advised numerous graduate students including Ph.D. candidates and Master's students. His research has been supported by significant funding from the National Science Foundation, US Environmental Protection Agency, and 3M Company, focusing on nanoscale properties of lead-free nano solders, surface characterization, and magnetically assembling nanoscale metal networks. The Gu Research Group at UML maintains active collaborations and focuses on several key areas: multisegmented and multifunctional nanowires, lead-free nanosolders, porous nanoparticles and nanostructures, nanowire sensors and sensor arrays, novel micro-joining and nano-joining methods, nanoelectronics assembly and packaging, and emerging nanomaterials for environmental remediation.