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Yang Shao-HornView profile

Professor

• Electrochemistry
• Catalysis
• Energy Storage
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Yang Shao-Horn is the JR East Professor of Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), holding appointments in the School of Engineering and Department of Materials Science and Engineering. She concurrently serves as a Hans Fischer Senior Fellow at the Technical University of Munich Institute for Advanced Study (TUM-IAS) since 2022, hosted by Professors Roland Fischer and Aliaksandr Bandarenka within the Molecular Designs of Site-Specific Activity focus group. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Michigan Technological University Professor Shao-Horn's research pioneers the application of physical chemistry principles to engineer interfacial charge transfer and dynamics for climate-critical energy solutions. Her work spans sustainable fuel production (via water/CO 2 /nitrogen reduction) and high-energy lithium batteries, employing experimental techniques (synthesis, synchrotron X-ray, electron/light imaging) and computational methods (DFT, machine learning). Her group has developed foundational frameworks linking electronic/phononic structures to reaction kinetics and ion dynamics. Analysis of her publication record reveals dominant focus areas in electrocatalysis for renewable energy conversion, particularly oxygen evolution/reduction reactions. Her work consistently advances catalyst design (perovskites, metal-organic frameworks) and interfacial phenomena in energy storage, with increasing integration of machine learning for accelerated materials discovery across electrochemical systems. Her accolades include: Humboldt Prize in Chemistry (2020) Dr. Karl Wamsler Innovation Award (2020) Faraday Medal from Royal Society of Chemistry (2018) Battery Research Award of Electrochemistry Society (2016) She is also a National Academy of Engineering member and fellow of AAAS, Electrochemical Society, National Academy of Inventors, and International Society of Electrochemistry. Professor Shao-Horn has mentored 100+ students and postdocs at MIT, with alumni now leading research at Tesla, Amazon, Apple, national laboratories, and academic institutions worldwide (~40 faculty positions across US, Europe, and Asia). Her research program receives substantial funding from federal agencies and industry partners, supporting cutting-edge facilities for materials synthesis and characterization. Her MIT laboratory operates within the Research Laboratory of Electronics and MIT Energy Initiative, fostering global collaborations with universities and private/public sectors. Current initiatives include advanced battery systems, electrocatalysts for sustainable fuel production, and machine learning frameworks for materials design, all addressing urgent climate challenges through fundamental interfacial science.

• Green Chemistry
• Catalysis
• Sustainable Chemistry
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Luis Gallego Villada is a Researcher at the Department of Technical Chemistry and Reaction Engineering Technologies within the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Engineering at Åbo Akademi University. His work focuses on advancing sustainable chemical processes through innovative catalytic technologies. Research Interests: Specializing in Green Chemistry and Zeolite-based Catalysis , he investigates microwave-assisted synthesis, biorefinery processes, and valorization of lignocellulosic biomass. Key areas include biofuel additives , monoterpene epoxides , and kinetic modeling for sustainable systems. Collaborations: Active in international research networks, he collaborates with experts like Dmitry Murzin , Pekka Mäki-Arvela , and Gustavo Romanelli on projects involving dendritic zeolites and sustainable reaction engineering.

Björn AllingView profile

Professor

• Theory of Disordered Materials
• Theoretical Physics
• Materials Science
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Björn Alling is a Professor and Head of Unit at Linköping University, where he leads the Theory of Disordered Materials research group within the Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM). He also serves as Director of the National Supercomputer Centre (NSC), a national facility providing high-performance computing resources for Swedish and European research. His research focuses on the theoretical modeling of materials under extreme conditions, particularly iron and steels, incorporating magnetic disorder, atomic vibrations, and defects. He employs advanced computational methods such as first-principles calculations, density functional theory, and machine learning to predict material properties and behavior. His recent publications span topics including high-entropy alloys for CO2 conversion, battery materials, catalytic systems for hydrogen and oxygen evolution, and the fundamental magnetic and mechanical properties of metals. These works reflect a strong trend toward sustainable energy materials and computational acceleration of materials discovery. He has supervised several Master’s and PhD students, including Davide Gambino, Marian Arale Brännvall, and Amanda Ehn, whose thesis work has contributed directly to published research. His group collaborates internationally, including with researchers at Université Paris-Saclay. He leads a research unit focused on dynamically disordered solids and is actively involved in national and European supercomputing initiatives, such as the deployment of the Arrhenius supercomputer. His leadership at NSC aims to expand access to computational resources and strengthen Sweden’s role in high-performance computing.

• Energy Management
• Renewable Energy Systems
• Life Cycle Assessment
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Scott Frazier is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering at Oklahoma State University (OSU), where he also serves as an Extension Specialist for Energy Management with OSU Extension. His work integrates teaching, applied research, and extension outreach focused on energy and resource management in agricultural and industrial sectors. PhD, Oklahoma State University MS, Oklahoma State University BS, Oklahoma State University Dr. Frazier's research spans energy management, renewable energy systems, life cycle assessment (LCA), irrigation efficiency, and decision science. His applied work emphasizes sustainability in agricultural processes, including biofuel technologies, water use efficiency, and energy conservation in farming operations. He has led numerous projects evaluating the performance of irrigation systems, particularly center pivots in western Oklahoma, and assessing the environmental and economic impacts of energy technologies. His recent scholarly output shows a strong focus on sustainability analysis, including LCA studies comparing landfilling and gasification for municipal solid waste, and evaluating biochar versus metal catalysts in syngas cleaning. He also explores synthetic data generation for agricultural loads using TimeGANs and conducts economic analyses of household solar and wind energy systems. These works reflect a consistent theme of using engineering and systems analysis to promote sustainable resource use. Professional Engineer (PE), National Society of Professional Engineers Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Association of Energy Engineers Dr. Frazier is actively involved in teaching courses such as Energy and Power in Biosystems Engineering, Experimental Methods, and doctoral research. He advises graduate students and teaches specialized topics including life cycle assessment and off-grid energy systems. His funded research includes projects on the Oklahoma Master Irrigator Program, hazardous materials transportation risk modeling (OK-EFRA), and irrigation pump diagnostics, supported by agencies such as the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management, USDA, and USGS. He also leads extension efforts in residential and commercial energy use, biofuels, and sustainability.

Scott AuerbachView profile

Professor

• Computational Chemistry
• Materials Science
• Theoretical Chemistry
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Scott Auerbach is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, with additional affiliations as Adjunct Faculty in Chemical Engineering and Faculty in the Materials Science and Engineering Interdisciplinary Graduate Program. He serves as Executive Director of the UMass iCons Program, promoting interdisciplinary science education. His research is conducted through the CRUNCH Lab (Chemistry Research Using Nice Computer Hardware), located in the Goessmann Chemistry Lab. His educational background includes a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley (1993), an NSF Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of California, Santa Barbara (1944–1995), and a B.S. summa cum laude from Georgetown University (1988). Scott Auerbach's research focuses on modeling catalysts and materials for sustainability using advanced computational techniques. His group develops and applies simulation methods to study the self-assembly of nanoporous materials like zeolites and the dynamics of molecular transformations within confined nanopores. Key areas include zeolite crystal formation , data science approaches to material synthesizability , and kinetic vs. thermodynamic control in catalytic reactions . The group combines DFT, Monte Carlo simulations, and data science to understand complex crystallization pathways and reaction mechanisms. The research integrates interdisciplinary collaborations with Wei Fan and Friederike Jentoft in Chemical Engineering at UMass, as well as Michele Ceriotti (EPFL) and Rocio Semino (Sorbonne). Projects include uncovering the role of fluoride in zeolite formation, accelerating crystal growth using multiple organic templates, developing a “cloud atlas” for zeolite structures, and a “sorting hat” framework to predict synthesizability of hypothetical materials. Despite the absence of listed publications in the source text, the research themes point to strong activity in computational materials science and sustainable catalysis. While no specific scientific awards or prizes are mentioned in the provided text, his leadership roles and sustained research program suggest significant recognition in the field. As Executive Director of the iCons Program, Auerbach mentors students in interdisciplinary research. His lab, the CRUNCH Lab, trains researchers in computational chemistry and materials science. Although no named students are listed, his role as a principal investigator implies advising of graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. He has not received mention of external grants in the provided text, but his research scope suggests past and ongoing funding support. The Auerbach CRUNCH Lab is central to his research, focusing on high-performance computational modeling of chemical systems. The lab emphasizes innovation in simulation algorithms and data science applications in materials chemistry. Future work aims to overcome crystallization barriers, map complex chemical transformation pathways, and expand data-driven frameworks for materials discovery.

Tengteng TangView profile

Assistant Professor

• Biomechanics
• Biomaterials
• Structure-function relationships
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Tengteng (Toni) Tang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Virginia. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of British Columbia and completed postdoctoral training at the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces in Germany. Her research focuses on understanding the structure-function relationships in biomineralizing tissues like bone, cartilage, and tendon, leveraging advanced imaging techniques such as correlative light and electron tomography, synchrotron X-ray scattering, and 3D nanotomography. Her work investigates how micro- and nanoscale structural adaptations influence biomechanical functions, with particular emphasis on musculoskeletal diseases like osteoarthritis. Tang has pioneered correlative microscopy approaches to visualize bone across multiple length scales, earning recognition as a Bone Reports Early Career Researcher and recipient of the ICCBMT Young Investigator Award. Key grants include NSERC Discovery and Alliance Catalyst Grants for studying cranial sutures and bone metastases. Her lab’s findings have advanced understanding of mineralization processes, nanochannel networks, and bone-implant interfaces. Tang teaches Special Topics in Fracture Mechanics and collaborates on innovative imaging techniques, such as a 'Google Earth' view of bone architecture for disease prevention.

Eleanor Gates-StuartView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Science Communication
• Art and Science
• Interdisciplinary Research
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Eleanor Gates-Stuart is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Social Work and the Arts at Charles Sturt University (CSU), where she co-founded and led the eXtended Reality Collaborative (XRC), now part of the CSU AgriPark (2018–2021). She is also an Honorary Professor at Edith Cowan University (from 2023) and was previously an Honorary Professorial Fellow at the University of Wollongong (2017–2020). Her work spans science, technology, communication, and the arts, with international collaborations across the UK, USA, Taiwan, and Australia. PhD in Science Communication, Australian National University (ANU), 2015 Thesis: Communicating Science: Explorations through Science and Art Collaboration with CSIRO during doctoral research Her research focuses on interdisciplinary practices at the intersection of art and science, particularly in sciart, bioart, immersive media, extended reality (XR), and visual storytelling . She explores how data, meaning, and narrative can be communicated through innovative materials and digital platforms, often engaging audiences in multi-perspective experiences. Her creative works blend scientific inquiry with artistic expression, addressing themes such as identity, ecology, and sustainability. The 15 most recent articles reflect a strong trend in art-science integration, digital entrepreneurship, immersive learning, and ecological art . Her publications include creative works, editorials, and collaborative presentations, emphasizing co-creation, digital narratives, and public engagement. Keywords across these works highlight consistent focus on visual communication, interdisciplinary research, digital media, and storytelling . Her scientific awards include: Canberra Critics Circle Award (2013) Centenary of Canberra Science Art Major Commission (2012) CSIRO PhD Research Studentship (2014) CSIRO Science Art Fellow (2012) Enlighten Canberra - Commissioned Artist (2013) Eleanor has supervised HDR students and led numerous collaborative research projects funded by national and international bodies. Her work with XRC and ChemCERT demonstrates strong engagement with STEM education and digital innovation. She is actively involved in public lectures, exhibitions, and media contributions, reinforcing her role as a science communicator and creative catalyst. She leads the Extended Reality Collaborative and continues to contribute to interdisciplinary networks and academic committees. Her lab and team include the Extended Reality Collaborative (XRC) , which focuses on immersive technologies and interdisciplinary co-creation, and she collaborates widely with institutions like CSIRO, museums, and educational organizations.

Ashraf TantawyView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Cyber Physical Systems
• Artificial Intelligence
• Cyber Security
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Dr. Ashraf Tantawy is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Computer Science and Informatics at De Montfort University (DMU), UK. He holds a PhD and MSc in Electrical Engineering from Vanderbilt University, USA, and has previously served as an Assistant Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). His industrial experience includes roles at British Petroleum, Qatar Gas, and Schneider Electric, focusing on embedded and safety-critical systems. He is affiliated with the Cyber Technology Institute (CTI) and the Institute of Artificial Intelligence (IAI) at DMU. Education: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, USA M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, USA Engineering Management, University of Manchester, UK, 2015 Dr. Tantawy's research lies at the intersection of Cyber Physical Systems (CPS), Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, and Data Science. His work emphasizes the development of AI-driven methods for securing CPS, including reinforcement learning for autonomous systems, safety-security co-design, and decision-making under uncertainty. Application domains include autonomous vehicles, drones, smart cities, and industrial automation. He teaches courses such as Embedded Systems, Cyber Physical Systems, AI for Cyber Security, and Industrial Automation. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on model-based and data-driven approaches to CPS security, attacker modeling, intrusion detection, and risk assessment. The research spans both defensive and offensive security strategies, with increasing emphasis on machine learning and adaptive control in complex systems. Scientific Awards and Certifications: Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) Expert, International Society of Automation (ISA), 2015 Dr. Tantawy has secured and contributed to multiple externally funded research grants totaling over $1.5 million. As Principal Investigator (PI) and Co-Investigator (CO-PI), he has worked on projects funded by NASA, Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI), Virginia Catalyst, and Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CCAM). His research leadership includes projects on adversarial attack detection in connected vehicles, smart city testbeds, renewable energy systems, and smart manufacturing. He is an active member of the IEEE and ISA, contributing to both academic and industrial advancements in secure and dependable systems. He is involved with the Cyber Technology Institute (CTI) and the Institute of Artificial Intelligence (IAI) at DMU, contributing to interdisciplinary research in cyber security and intelligent systems. These labs support projects in AI-driven security, autonomous systems, and industrial IoT, fostering collaboration across academia and industry.

Xuqing WuView profile

Associate Professor

• Machine Learning Applications in Geophysics
• Electromagnetic Inversion
• Seismic Data Processing
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Xuqing Wu is an Associate Professor at the University of Houston , affiliated with the College of Technology and the Department of Information Science Technology . He leads research at the MODAL Lab , focusing on machine learning applications in geophysical inversion, electromagnetic modeling, and subsurface characterization. Office: 230E College of Technology Building, Sugar Land Office: BH2 315 Contact: Phone 713-743-0258 | Fax 713-743-4032 Teaching: Courses include CIS 3365 - Database Management and CIS 6397 - Selected Topics His research spans physics-informed deep learning , transformer architectures , and multi-physics joint inversion , with applications in CO2 monitoring , mineral exploration , and solid-state battery materials . Recent work emphasizes self-supervised seismic data enhancement and real-time geosteering processing through FPGA acceleration. Key publication trends show expertise in electromagnetic telemetry , hyperspectral imaging for methane emissions, and stochastic optimization for sensor placement. He frequently employs polynomial chaos expansion , Markov Chain Monte Carlo methods, and collaborative view synchronization .

Po-Ya Abel ChuangView profile

Professor

• Electrochemistry
• Fuel Cell Technology
• Thermal Management
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Po-Ya Abel Chuang is a Professor and Vice Chair of Mechanical Engineering at the University of California, Merced. He leads the Thermal and Electrochemical Energy Laboratory (TEEL), focusing on advanced energy systems, transportation, and thermal management. Education: Executive MBA (2009, Rochester Institute of Technology), Ph.D. (2003, Pennsylvania State University), M.S. (1997, National Cheng Kung University), B.S. (1995, National Cheng Kung University) His research spans PEM fuel cells , thermal management , and electrochemical energy storage , with recent studies on lithium-ion batteries, anion exchange membranes, and CO2 electrolysis. Collaborations include KIT (Germany), University of the Philippines Diliman, and OCOchem. Key article trends reveal expertise in two-phase transport phenomena , catalyst layer optimization , and neutron radiography diagnostics . His work addresses fuel cell durability , electrolyzer design , and sustainable hydrogen production . Awards: KIT International Excellence Grant Professor Chuang advises Ph.D. students like Joy Marie Mora and Nitul Kakati, while managing the TEEL lab (SRE 316, 360). His DOE-funded projects and industry partnerships emphasize scalable energy solutions.

Michael ZornView profile

Professor

• Chemical Sensors
• Environmental Monitoring
• Aqueous Metals Detection
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Michael Zorn is a Professor and Associate Dean at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay's College of Science, Engineering and Technology. His research focuses on developing chemical sensors for environmental monitoring, including projects on low dissolved oxygen, harmful algal blooms (HABs), and nutrient dynamics in Green Bay using wireless communication buoys and in-situ sensors. He also pioneered a microglow discharge atomic emission sensor for aqueous metals and a magnetoelastic resonance microbalance sensor for gas-phase analytes. Education: B.S. in Chemistry, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Ph.D. in Environmental Chemistry and Technology, University of Wisconsin-Madison Zorn's work emphasizes sensor innovation for environmental applications and industrial solutions, with a notable focus on smartphone-based colorimeters/fluorimeters. His publications span environmental monitoring, photocatalytic processes, and analytical methodologies. Current research trends include wireless sensor networks for aquatic ecosystems, metal detection technologies, and catalytic purification systems. His projects bridge analytical chemistry, environmental engineering, and sensor design for real-world deployments. Zorn leads interdisciplinary initiatives within the College of Science, Engineering and Technology, though no specific scientific awards or student advising records are documented in the provided materials.

• Applied Discrete Geometry
• Rigidity Theory
• Combinatorial Optimization
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Dr. Bernd Schulze is a Reader (Associate Professor) in Pure Mathematics at the School of Mathematical Sciences , Lancaster University . He leads the Geometric Rigidity Theory research theme and contributes to the Combinatorics and Algebra & Geometry research groups. University of Toronto (Postdoc 2011) York University (Postdoc 2012) TU Berlin (Postdoc 2009-2011) Research interests focus on the rigidity and flexibility of discrete geometric constraint systems, with applications in structural engineering, robotics, materials science, and biophysics. His work combines combinatorial and geometric approaches, exploring symmetry, topological graph theory, algebraic topology, and lattice geometry. Collaborations include structural engineers (William Baker, Cameron Millar), chemists (Patrick Fowler), and robotics theorists (Daniel Zelazo). Recent publications emphasize symmetry-preserving formation control, extrusion symmetry in frameworks, and projective rigidity analysis. Selected scientific awards include the prestigious York University Dissertation Prize (2010) Grants include EPSRC (2025-), ICMS Catalyst Grant (2023-2024), and multiple LMS and ICMS research grants. He supervises PhD students in rigidity theory, symmetry, and interdisciplinary applications.

Dorota GrykoView profile

Professor

• Photocatalysis
• Organic Synthesis
• Vitamin B12 Catalysis
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Professor Dorota Gryko is a leading academic at the Institute of Organic Chemistry , Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw. Her research spans photocatalysis , vitamin B12 chemistry , and bioinspired catalysis for sustainable organic synthesis. Head of a research group developing green synthetic methods using visible light and nature-derived catalysts. Principal investigator for EU and national grants ( HORIZON 2020 , NCN , MEiN ) focused on OLIGOMED (oligonucleotides) and PhotoReAct (photocatalytic C-H functionalization). Her work leverages vitamin B12 for radical generation , C-H carboxylation with CO2, and bioorthogonal reactions . Key trends in her recent publications include red-light activation , micellar media , and selective radical chemistry .

Steen LysgaardView profile

Researcher

• Computational Materials Science
• Genetic Algorithms
• Battery Technology
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Steen Lysgaard is a Scientific Software Developer at the Department of Energy Conversion and Storage , Technical University of Denmark . His work focuses on computational materials modeling for energy applications, particularly in battery technology and nanoalloy stability . He actively employs genetic algorithms and machine learning to accelerate materials discovery. His research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals in clean energy and climate action . Research Trends The 15 most recent publications highlight his expertise in: Computational methods : Integration of Bayesian evolutionary multitasking , genetic algorithms , and DFT simulations for materials design. Battery technology : Studies on aluminum batteries , zinc-air batteries , and ammonia storage systems. Nanomaterials : Structural stability analysis of nanoalloys , metal halides , and charge transport mechanisms in energy storage compounds. Professional Activities He has presented at conferences on topics such as: Atomic Simulation Environment software (2017) Zinc-air battery materials (2018) Strontium ammines (2010) NH3 diffusion in Mg(NH3)6Cl2 (2010) Contact: stly@dtu.dk

• Organic Chemistry
• Chiral Chemistry
• Asymmetric Synthesis
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Prof. Dr. Nadir DEMİREL is a full-time Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Ahi Evran University since 2011. He previously served at Dicle University (1996-2005) and held administrative roles including Department Head (2011-) and Institute Director (2008-2011). He earned his PhD (2002) and MSc (1999) from Dicle University, and a BA in Chemistry Education from Middle East Technical University (1992). Education: PhD in Chemistry, Dicle University (2002) MSc in Chemistry, Dicle University (1999) BA in Chemistry Education, Middle East Technical University (1992) His research focuses on chiral organic synthesis , asymmetric catalysis , and molecular recognition , particularly with Schiff bases , crown ethers , and metal complexes . Recent work examines cholinesterase inhibition for neurodegenerative diseases and DNA interaction studies for biomedical applications. Publications reveal expertise in enantioselective reactions , supramolecular gels , and metal ion separation techniques . He has supervised 5 MSc theses and collaborated extensively with researchers like Turgay Tunç and Halil Hoşgören over 24 years, appearing in 34 peer-reviewed journals with 589 citations. Current projects include Chiral Amit Derivatives Synthesis (2024-2026) and Benzimidazole Amino Alcohols (2022-2023).