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Andrea Maciel RodriguesView profile

Lecturer

• Theatre and Performance Studies
• Embodiment in Performance
• Urban Performance
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Dr Andrea Maciel Rodrigues serves as a Lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University's School of Theatre, specializing in performance studies with emphasis on embodiment, urban contexts, and collaborative methodologies. Her academic profile reflects active engagement in contemporary theatre research and pedagogy. Her research interests center on Theatre and Performance Studies, particularly Embodiment in Performance, Urban Performance, and Theatre Laboratories. She investigates how performative practices catalyze social transformation through embodied urban interventions and dialogical walking methodologies, examining the interplay between physical movement, spatial politics, and collective knowledge production in city environments. Analysis of her 2020-2024 publications reveals consistent exploration of nomadic laboratory frameworks and horizontal knowledge exchange. Her work demonstrates increasing focus on archival embodiment and light/shadow dynamics while maintaining core themes of urban performance catalysis and collaborative repertoire development through international partnerships like Cross Pollination. Dr Rodrigues actively contributes to the Cross Pollination international arts research platform, which establishes temporary nomadic laboratories where practitioner-researchers generate epistemic insights through reterritorialization of specialized techniques and dialogical companionship practices.

• Catalysis
• Organometallic Chemistry
• Synthesis
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Paul G. Hayes is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at the University of Lethbridge , where he leads the Hayes Research Group . His work focuses on organometallic and inorganic chemistry for catalysis, biodegradable materials, and actinide/lanthanide complexes. Education : B.Sc. (Honours) in Chemistry from Mount Allison University, Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from the University of Calgary, and NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of California, Berkeley. Research Interests include: Synthesis of reactive inorganic molecules for chemical transformations and catalysis. Biodegradable/biocompatible materials using Mg, Ca, and Zn complexes. Lanthanide/actinide complexation with phosphazide ligands. Catalytic hydrocarbon functionalization via Rh and Ir complexes. His group employs high-vacuum techniques, X-ray crystallography, and spectroscopy (NMR, EPR, GPC) to characterize these systems. Recent Publications highlight advancements in rhodium-mediated heterocycle synthesis, cyclometalation suppression, and actinide-ligand interactions, spanning Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. , Dalton Trans. , and Organometallics . Key themes include ligand design, small-molecule activation, and green chemistry. Scientific Awards : Tier I Board of Governors Research Chair. NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship. NSERC Postgraduate Scholarship. Advising and Grants include mentoring over 20 graduate/undergraduate students and securing major funding from NSERC, Alberta Ingenuity, and the Canada Foundation for Innovation. His lab’s Research Facilities include the Research Facility for Organometallic Chemistry and the New Science Building (Science Commons).

• Materials Science
• Chemistry
• Sustainable Energy
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Markus Antonietti serves as Professor at the University of Potsdam and Director of the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, specializing in advanced materials chemistry for sustainable energy systems. His research spans: Carbon-negative material cycles Hydrothermal carbonization processes Artificial photosynthesis using carbon nitrides Self-organization in material science Sustainable raw material transformation His 2010 guest lecture series at Collège de France demonstrated applied research in converting biomass into functional carbon structures and developing metal nitride catalysts for solar fuel production, reflecting his focus on closing material loops in energy systems. As institutional leader at the Max Planck Institute, he directs interdisciplinary research bridging fundamental chemistry with industrial applications in resource transformation.

• Sustainable Value Creation
• Stakeholder Relationships
• Circular Economy
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Riikka Tapaninaho is a University Instructor at Tampere University's Faculty of Management and Business, specializing in Business Studies. Her work bridges academic research and practical application in sustainable value creation and stakeholder relationships. Research Focus: She contributes to projects like Business to Nature (B2N) and CICAT2025 Circular Economy Catalysts , exploring how businesses align with sustainability goals. Her research group, RESPMAN , investigates stakeholder dynamics in sustainable transitions. Teaching: Courses include Sidosryhmäteoria ja -johtaminen (Stakeholder Theory and Management) and Henkilöstöjohtamisen ajankohtaisia teemoja (Current Themes in Personnel Management). Her pedagogy integrates sustainability into business practices. Contact: riikka.tapaninaho@tuni.fi

Jürgen HauerView profile

Professor

• Ultrafast Spectroscopy
• Femtosecond Spectroscopy
• Energy Transfer Pathways
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Jürgen Hauer is a Professor at the Technische Universität München (TUM) within the TUM School of Natural Sciences . He leads the Professorship for Dynamic Spectroscopy , focusing on ultrafast chemical processes using femtosecond laser spectroscopy. His work spans energy transfer pathways, photocatalytic reactions, and molecular dynamics across ten timescale orders. Research Interests Ultrafast energy transfer in photosynthetic systems Femtosecond spectroscopy for reaction bottlenecks Development of advanced time-resolved methods Photochemical kinetic resolution of enantiomers Application to sustainable chemistry and catalysis Recent Publications (2025) highlight innovations in transient absorption anisotropy, Stokes shift dynamics, and FT-IR bacterial analysis. His scientific awards include the FWF's START Prize and Lise Meitner Fellowship. Teaching activities at TUM include courses in Biophysical Chemistry and Experimental Physical Chemistry.

• Nanomaterials
• Nanotechnology
• Renewable Energy
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Dr. Indrat Aria is a Senior Lecturer in Functional Nanomaterials at Cranfield University's Surface Engineering and Precision Centre within the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences. With expertise spanning nanomaterials, nanotechnology, renewable energy, smart materials, and surface engineering, Dr. Aria leads research focused on developing novel materials for sustainability applications. His educational background includes a PhD in Aeronautics from California Institute of Technology (2013), where he received the prestigious William F. Ballhaus Prize for his outstanding doctoral dissertation, an MSc from Caltech's Department of Aeronautics (2008), and a BSc with Honours (cum laude) from Bandung Institute of Technology, Indonesia (2006). Prior to joining Cranfield, he was a Post-Doctoral Research Associate at Cambridge University and a College Research Associate at Clare College (2013-2017). Dr. Aria's research interests center on the synthesis of hierarchical and 3D assemblies of low-dimensional nanomaterials, integration of nano-bulk materials, engineering of surfaces and interfaces, and design of functional ultrathin films. His work spans applications in solar energy conversion (concentrating solar power, photovoltaics, photocatalysis), electrochemical processes (batteries, supercapacitors, hydrogen electrolysis), soft matter (biopolymers, hydrogels), and REACH compliant materials. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on combinatorial sputtering techniques, molten salt corrosion studies, and advanced hydrogel characterization for various applications. Among his notable achievements are the Fulbright fellowship (2007-2012), the Green Talent Award from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (2014), and the 2024 Gold Award for Excellence in Hydrogen Research and Innovation from HyDEX for pioneering research in sustainable catalysts for green hydrogen production. Dr. Aria currently leads multiple research projects including H2020 MSCA-RISE FRIENDS2, IMAGE Photoluminescent Coatings, and several Innovate UK projects focused on flexible electrochromic windows, luminescent downshifting, novel electrocatalysts for green hydrogen electrolysis, and lithium-free batteries. His research group collaborates with industry partners such as Photocentric, Lambda Energy, BAE Systems, Hardide, and Thin Metal Films. He actively supervises PhD students and currently offers research opportunities in sustainable active materials for next-generation lithium-free batteries, novel electrocatalysts for green hydrogen by seawater electrolysis, and solid polymer electrolytes for batteries and smart windows.

Karthik AkkirajuView profile

Assistant Professor

• Heterogeneous Catalysis
• Density Functional Theory
• Material Poverty
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Dr. Karthik Akkiraju serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Materials Engineering within UBC's Faculty of Applied Science, maintaining an active research program at the intersection of materials science and socio-environmental systems. His office (FF 011) and contact email (karthik.akkiraju@ubc.ca) reflect his current institutional affiliation. His research pioneers a techno-social paradigm for planetary health through three synergistic foci: (1) Establishing material poverty benchmarks using household survey data to identify resource-deprived communities; (2) Quantifying socio-environmental impacts across material supply chains; (3) Integrating well-being metrics into heterogeneous catalyst design frameworks. This work fundamentally reimagines materials engineering by centering human well-being within ecological boundaries, developing design methodologies that balance material requirements with equitable environmental constraints. Analysis of his publication trajectory reveals consistent interdisciplinary innovation spanning computational catalysis, environmental policy, and social metrics. His recent work demonstrates particular strength in perovskite catalyst engineering for sustainable chemistry and novel methodologies for spatial well-being assessment, reflecting a unique fusion of traditional materials science with computational social science. Dr. Akkiraju directs the Sustainable Materials Lab (SMAL), where his team develops frameworks connecting material consumption patterns to human development outcomes, creating pathways for resource allocation that simultaneously address poverty alleviation and environmental sustainability.

Kwang Ho KimView profile

Assistant Professor

• Sustainable Biorefinery
• Biomass Conversion
• Lignin Valorization
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Dr. Kwang Ho Kim serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Wood Science within the Faculty of Applied Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC), having joined the institution in July 2024. Previously, he held positions as a Principal Researcher at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) and as an Adjunct Professor at UBC from 2018 to 2021, where he collaborated extensively with campus researchers. His research centers on sustainable biorefinery processes for maximizing biomass carbon conversion into value-added products. Key focus areas include catalytic lignin valorization, deep eutectic solvent applications in biomass pretreatment, and waste plastic conversion technologies. His interdisciplinary work bridges chemical engineering, green chemistry, and materials science to develop circular economy solutions for biomass and polymer waste streams. Analysis of Dr. Kim's recent publications (2022-2024) reveals dominant trends in catalytic biomass conversion, particularly using deep eutectic solvents for lignocellulose fractionation and plastic glycolysis. His work demonstrates strong emphasis on hydrogenolysis techniques for lignin depolymerization, electrochemical battery material analysis, and machine learning applications in renewable energy systems. These publications collectively advance sustainable pathways for biofuels, biobased chemicals, and waste-to-value processes.

Kevin HughesView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Fuel Combustion
• Fuel Cells
• Process Modelling in Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS)
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Kevin Hughes is a Senior Lecturer in the Energy Engineering Group at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, University of Sheffield. He holds a PhD and first degree in Chemistry from the University of Leicester (1987) and focuses on fuel combustion, fuel cells, and process modelling in carbon capture and storage (CCS) systems. His research combines experimental and theoretical approaches, including planar laser diagnostics, quantum chemistry, and CFD simulations. Education: PhD and BSc in Chemistry from University of Leicester. Research Interests: Fuel combustion, pollutant chemistry, PEM fuel cells, CCS process modelling, catalyst development, and combustion in supercritical CO2. Grant Projects: FP7-ENERGY-2010-2 (RELCOM), Gas-FACTS (EPSRC), EP/J020788/1, EP/M001482/1 (Selective EGR), TEABPP (Energy Technology Institute). Scientific Contributions Publications: Over 50 papers on fuel combustion mechanisms, fuel cell optimization, CCS systems, and alternative fuels. Collaborations: Regular work with M. Pourkashanian, D.B. Ingham, S. Michailos, and M.S. Ismail. Technical Expertise Chemical Kinetics Validation Quantum Chemistry Applications Gas Diffusion Layer Analysis Surrogate Fuel Development Supercritical Combustion

• Modern Canadian History
• Transportation History
• Colonialism
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Thomas Blampied serves as a Sessional Lecturer at the University of Toronto's St. George campus in downtown Toronto, specializing in modern Canadian history with emphases on transportation systems, colonialism, and infrastructure development. Academic Background: PhD, University of Toronto MA, University of Toronto BA, University of York (UK) His research integrates personal expertise with scholarly rigor, stemming from years working in the model train industry before doctoral studies. Blampied examines how railway expansion shaped Canadian colonial policies, governmental structures, and societal development, particularly through the lens of infrastructure as both physical system and political instrument. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary questions about technology's role in nation-building. His publication Call of the Northland (2014) exemplifies this approach by analyzing how a railway project threatened governmental stability, revealing intersections between transportation networks, political power, and colonial administration. This focus on railways as catalysts for historical change defines his scholarly contributions. Recognition: 2021 SSHRC Doctoral Fellowship for historical research 2020 George W. Hilton Scholarship for railroad scholarship Blampied extends his academic work through four published books on Ontario railways and internationally featured railway photography, connecting scholarly research with public historical engagement. His teaching synthesizes archival research with practical industry knowledge gained prior to academia.

Aditya BhanView profile

Professor

• Catalysis
• Reaction Engineering
• Energy Conversion
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Aditya Bhan serves as a Distinguished McKnight University Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at the University of Minnesota's College of Science and Engineering, leading a research group focused on catalytic conversion technologies for biomass and natural gas feedstocks. His work integrates molecular-level catalytic chemistry with materials synthesis to develop sustainable energy solutions and mitigate environmental impacts from fuel and chemical production. Research spans heterogeneous catalysis for CO 2 hydrogenation, ethylene epoxidation, plasma-catalyzed NO x abatement, and dehalogenation processes. The group employs isotopic tracer studies, transient kinetics, and steady-state measurements complemented by XRD, electron microscopy, and spectroscopy, with computational validation through DFT. Current projects address catalytic acrylate production, plasma-assisted waste stream treatment, and metal carbide catalyst development for carbon-neutral reactions. Professor Bhan has received significant recognition: Distinguished McKnight University Professor (2023) Paul H. Emmett Award in Fundamental Catalysis (2022) He mentors 11 active PhD candidates while having guided 4 recent doctoral graduates to industry and academic positions, with research funded by the National Science Foundation, U.S. Department of Energy, and University of Minnesota's Initiative for Renewable Energy. The group operates advanced facilities for catalytic testing and plasma reactor systems, collaborating with computational experts on the Rule Input Network Generator (RING) software for reaction network analysis. The research team maintains active participation in North American Catalysis Society meetings and International Precious Metals Institute conferences, with regular group development activities including annual picnics, conference travel, and collaborative dinners documented through 2025.

Bert WeckhuysenView profile

Professor

• Heterogeneous catalysis
• Inorganic chemistry and catalysis
• Operando spectroscopy
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Prof. Bert Weckhuysen is a University Professor of 'Catalysis, Energy & Sustainability' at Utrecht University since 2018, previously serving as Faculty Professor at the Faculty of Science since 2012 and Professor of Inorganic Chemistry & Catalysis since 2000. His research is centered at the Chemistry Institute for Sustainable and Circular Chemistry within the Faculty of Science at Utrecht University, where he leads the Inorganic Chemistry and Catalysis research group. Prof. Weckhuysen's research focuses on developing structure-activity relationships in heterogeneous catalysis and materials science, with special emphasis on advanced in situ and operando characterization techniques. His work spans several critical areas including: Development and application of spatiotemporal operando spectroscopy to elucidate active sites in catalyst materials Catalytic conversion of biomass, plastic waste, and CO 2 Molecular design of materials for catalysis, adsorption, and separation Pathways to Sustainability with focus on Energy in Transition and Circular Economy His most recent publications demonstrate strong trends in operando characterization techniques, sustainable catalysis for CO 2 conversion, plastic waste valorization, and advanced materials design. The research spans fundamental understanding of catalyst behavior under working conditions to practical applications in energy transition and circular economy. Prof. Weckhuysen has received numerous prestigious awards including: Michel Boudart Award for the Advancement of Catalysis (2025) Karl Wamsler Innovation Award (2024) Chemistry Europe Award (2023) Spinoza Award (2013) - the highest scientific honor in the Netherlands Francqui Chair at the University of Antwerp (2024-2025) As a dedicated educator and mentor, Prof. Weckhuysen coordinates the Da Vinci Project and the Syllabus Catalysis Course. He has secured significant research funding including ERC Advanced Grants, Gravitation grants, and serves as Scientific Director of major research initiatives including SUNERGY, ARC-CBBC, and MCEC. His leadership extends to editorial roles for numerous high-impact journals including serving as Editor-in-Chief of Catalysis Science and Technology. Prof. Weckhuysen leads a vibrant research group focused on operando spectroscopy and sustainable catalysis, with strong connections to industry through initiatives like ARC-CBBC and SUNERGY. His group is actively working on developing the "Refinery of the Future" concept, which envisions producing fuels, chemicals, and materials from renewable resources and energy.

Paul AsundaView profile

Associate Professor

• Integrated STEM Education
• Engineering Design Pedagogy
• Computational Thinking in Education
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Dr. Paul Asunda is an Associate Professor at Purdue University , with primary appointments in the Purdue Polytechnic Institute's Department of Technology Leadership and Innovation and the College of Education's Department of Curriculum and Instruction . He is also an Affiliate Faculty Member at the Center for Advancing the Teaching and Learning of STEM (CATALYST) . His research focuses on: Integrating engineering design and computational thinking into STEM education across P-16 levels Developing career and college success initiatives through CTE programs Implementing assessment and evaluation strategies in integrated STEM disciplines International STEM teacher preparation projects in Peru, Kenya, and Kazakhstan His work has been recognized through: Seed for Success Award (2018) for securing major external funding Gerhard Salinger Award (2018) for enhancing i-STEM education Distinguished Service Awards (2017, 2012) from ACTE and NAITTE ACTE Fellowship (2010) for leadership development Dr. Asunda actively mentors undergraduate and graduate students interested in: Integrated STEM initiatives Instructor development Curriculum evaluation in career and technical education Global STEM partnerships Recent projects include: $24,000 U.S. Embassy-Kazakhstan grant for STEM instructional methods development Fulbright Scholar designation (2023-2024) for Kenyan STEM education projects $900,000 NSF award (2024) for engineering problem-solving research

David S. GlueckView profile

Professor

• Homogeneous Catalysis
• Asymmetric Catalysis
• Sustainable Energy
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David S. Glueck is a Professor of Chemistry at Dartmouth College , focusing on synthetic chemistry applications in homogeneous catalysis, asymmetric catalysis, and sustainable energy. His research explores organometallic chemistry, chiral phosphines, and green chemistry principles. Education: A.B. and A.M. from Harvard University (1986) Ph.D. from University of California, Berkeley (1990) Research Interests: Glueck's work centers on developing catalytic methods for creating P-stereogenic phosphines, with applications in asymmetric synthesis and sustainable energy. His group investigates metallacycle intermediates, phosphorus chirality, and ligand dynamics in platinum and rhodium complexes. Recent studies include CO displacement in hydroformylation, protonation-induced phospholane formation, and anion protonolysis mechanisms. Publication Trends: His 2022–2024 articles emphasize asymmetric catalysis (e.g., enantioselective diphospholane synthesis), metallacycle formation (e.g., platinum-nitrile interactions), and chiral phosphorus compounds . Keywords span organometallic chemistry, homogeneous catalysis, and sustainable energy, with subfields like C-H activation, P-stereogenic ligands, and catalyst design. Teaching: He teaches courses including General Chemistry (Chem 6), Inorganic Chemistry (Chem 64), Organometallic Chemistry (Chem 130), and Catalysis (Chem 131). Laboratory Environment: The Glueck group actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming students and researchers from all backgrounds. They offer research opportunities in platinum-catalyzed asymmetric synthesis and copper-mediated phosphine alkylation.

Louis S. BouchardView profile

Associate Professor

• Physical Chemistry
• Biomedical Engineering
• Nanoscience
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Louis S. Bouchard is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). His interdisciplinary research spans physical chemistry, biomedical engineering, and quantum computing, with a focus on NMR/MRI technologies, immunotherapy, and materials science. He earned a B.Sc. in Physics and Business Management from McGill University, a M.Sc. in Medical Biophysics from the University of Toronto, and a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Princeton University. His postdoctoral work at UC Berkeley with Alex Pines advanced low-field NMR and hyperpolarization methods. Research Interests : Physical & analytical chemistry, materials for immunotherapy, MRI contrast agents, biosensors, quantum control, machine learning in biomedical imaging. Lab Focus : Operando NMR methods, molecular kinetics, tissue engineering, quantum computing, and machine learning algorithms. His group has developed groundbreaking technologies, including: NMR methods for topological insulator surface states 12% 15N hyperpolarization catalysts for MRI Operando NMR in catalytic reactors Multi-channel 3D tissue bioreactors Scientific awards include the Beckman Young Investigator Award (2012), Dreyfus New Faculty Award (2008), and multiple UCLA faculty development grants. Current projects recruit students in machine learning , molecular kinetics , and quantum computing applications to chemistry and biology.