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QIU Cheng-WeiView profile

Professor

• Optics
• Photonics
• Metasurfaces
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QIU Cheng-Wei is a Professor at the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, National University of Singapore (NUS). He is a Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS), Optica, SPIE, and The Electromagnetics Academy (US), renowned for his work in structured light and metasurfaces. Education PhD, National University of Singapore and École Supérieure D’Électricité (2008) His research focuses on advanced optical technologies, including metasurfaces, holography, and nanophotonics. His work has led to over 500 peer-reviewed publications in top-tier journals such as Science, Nature, and Physical Review Letters, with significant recognition for innovations in plasmonic devices and electromagnetic reprogrammability. Scientific Awards SUMMA Graduate Fellowship (2005) IEEE AP-S Graduate Research Award (2006) URSI Young Scientist Award (2008) NUS Young Investigator Award (2011) MIT TR35@Singapore (2012) SPIE Rising Researcher Award (2018) President’s Science Award (2023) Highly Cited Researcher by Web of Science (since 2019) China’s Top 10 Optical Breakthroughs (2019, 2020, 2021 (twice), 2023) QIU has mentored 26 former PhD students and postdocs who now hold academic and industrial leadership roles, including CTOs and CEOs of high-tech companies. He also serves as Editor-in-Chief for eLight and on editorial advisory boards for journals like Laser and Photonics Reviews .

Andrei FaraonView profile

Professor

• Solid State Quantum Optics
• Nano-photonics
• Quantum Information Processing
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Andrei Faraon is the William L. Valentine Professor of Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering at the California Institute of Technology, where he has been a faculty member since 2012 and promoted to Professor in 2018. He works in the Division of Engineering and Applied Science within the Department of Applied Physics and Materials Science. Ph.D. in Applied Physics from Stanford University (2009) B.S. in Physics with Honors from Caltech (2004) His research focuses on solid-state quantum optics and nano-photonics , developing technologies for quantum information processing, ultra-low power optical signal processing, energy-efficient sensors, and bio-photonics. His group pioneers metasurfaces and cavity QED systems for quantum networks. Recent publications highlight expertise in dielectric metasurfaces , quantum memories , and photon pair generation . He leads research supported by grants from the Department of Energy (LMI-EFRC $15M renewal) and collaborates in MURI quantum engineering projects . 2023 Moore Foundation Experimental Physics Investigator 2018 Adolph Lomb Medal 2016 ONR Young Investigator 2015 NSF CAREER Award 2015 AFOSR Young Investigator He teaches graduate courses like APh/EE 130 – Electromagnetic Theory for Photonic Devices and APh/Ph 138 ab – Quantum Hardware and Techniques . The Nanoscale and Quantum Optics Lab at Caltech's T.J. Watson Laboratory develops quantum photonic platforms with rare-earth ions and inverse-designed meta-optics.

Henriette ElvangView profile

Professor

• quantum field theory
• supersymmetry
• gravity
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Henriette Elvang is the Arthur F. Thurnau Professor and Professor of Physics at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, where she has been a faculty member since 2009. She is part of the University of Michigan's High Energy Theory Group and the Leinweber Center for Theoretical Physics (LCTP). Her office is located in 3428 Randall Lab. Elvang received her Ph.D. in Physics from the University of California Santa Barbara in 2005, following an M.Sc. (Cand.Scient) and B.Sc. in Physics from the University of Copenhagen in 2001 and 1998, respectively. Prior to joining Michigan, she was a postdoctoral member at the Institute for Advanced Study at Princeton (2008-09) and a Pappalardo Postdoctoral Fellow at MIT (2005-08). Professor Elvang's research focuses on theoretical high energy physics, specifically quantum field theory, supersymmetry, gravity, and particle physics. Her work resides at the interface between particle physics, general relativity, and string theory. Currently, she is developing new methods for calculating scattering processes and investigating fundamental properties of quantum field theories. Her research spans amplitude techniques, holography, supersymmetric field theories, and black hole physics. Her extensive publication record shows a consistent focus on scattering amplitudes, with significant contributions to amplitude techniques, double-copy formalism, soft theorems, and applications to gravitational theories. Her work bridges formal theoretical developments with practical computational methods. 2023 Cottrell SEED Award from the Research Corporation for the Advancement of Science 2021 AAAS Fellow 2019 Arthur F. Thurnau Professorship 2018 Fellow of the American Physical Society 2017 John Dewey Award from the College of LSA, University of Michigan 2016 Maria Goeppert Mayer Award from the American Physical Society 2015 Henry Russel Award from Rackham Graduate School 2014 Individual Award for Outstanding Contributions to Undergraduate Education 2013 Cottrell Scholar award 2010 NSF CAREER award Professor Elvang has successfully advised numerous graduate students who have gone on to postdoctoral positions at prestigious institutions including the Institute for Advanced Study, UC Davis, UCLA, and Nordita. She has also mentored undergraduate researchers who have pursued advanced degrees in physics and related fields. Her research has been supported by substantial grants including the NSF CAREER award and Cottrell Scholar award. As a member of the High Energy Theory Group and the Leinweber Center for Theoretical Physics, Elvang collaborates with a vibrant community of theoretical physicists working on particle physics, quantum field theory, and string theory. Her work has significantly contributed to the development of modern amplitude techniques and their applications across theoretical physics.

• Quantum Information Theory
• Quantum Computing
• High Energy Physics
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Ning Bao is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Northeastern University with a joint appointment as a Quantum Computational Scientist at Brookhaven National Laboratory's Computational Science Initiative. His research bridges quantum information science with high energy physics, condensed matter physics, and fundamental physics. BS, Caltech (2008) MS, Caltech (2009) PhD, Stanford University (2014) His research focuses on: Quantum information theory and its intersection with high energy physics Applications of AdS/CFT and string theory to quantum computing Tensor networks in holographic spacetimes Entanglement measures and their geometric interpretations Machine learning applications in quantum algorithm development Connections between condensed matter physics and quantum information Ning’s publications emphasize quantum entanglement, holography, and tensor networks, with applications in AdS/CFT correspondence and quantum gravity. His work explores foundational questions about the interplay between quantum information and spacetime geometry. Professional appointments include: Burke Prize Postdoctoral Fellow, Caltech (2014–2017) Senior Postdoctoral Fellow, UC Berkeley (2017–2020) Quantum Computational Scientist, Brookhaven National Laboratory (2019–present)

Paulina TararaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Cognitive Science
• Neuroscience
• Digital Communication
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Paulina Tarara is a multidisciplinary academic and visual artist affiliated with the Akademia Sztuk Pięknych im. Jana Matejki w Krakowie , where she explores the intersection of Art & Science . Her research spans neuroscience, digital communication, and interspecies language , using data and visual symbols to create universal communication frameworks. Doctoral thesis: "Multimodal Exploration of the Interspecies Structure and Evolution of Language in Digital Communication" Key fields: Cognitive Science, Digital Aesthetics, Neurotechnology Her recent publications and exhibitions (2024-2020) include: Academic articles in Neuroinformatics Springer and inAW Journal Chapters in "Myth and Mythologies" publications 2024 installations: "Particles of Sound I & II" holographic concerts Selected Awards: 2017 A’Design Award in Graphics and Visual Identification 2024-2023 exhibitions: Sinzig Biennale, Spiš Artists Gallery, Silesian Philharmonic

Frédéric DufauxView profile

Research Professor

• Image and Video Coding
• 3D Video
• High Dynamic Range Imaging
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Frédéric Dufaux is a CNRS Research Director at Université Paris-Saclay, affiliated with CentraleSupélec and the Laboratoire des Signaux et Systèmes (L2S), where he heads the Telecom and Networking hub. He holds an M.Sc. in Physics (1990) and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (1994) from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL). With over 20 years of research experience, he previously worked at EPFL, MIT, and industry leaders including Compaq and Digital Equipment. His research spans: Fundamental video coding techniques and 3D video systems High dynamic range imaging and perceptual quality assessment Privacy-preserving video surveillance and multimedia content analysis Wireless video transmission and next-generation compression standards Recent publications focus on HDR compression optimization, semantic video coding using seam carving, distributed video coding with machine learning, and 3D video standardization, demonstrating consistent innovation in video processing architectures and perceptual quality enhancement. Awards & Honors: IEEE Fellow Two ISO Awards for contributions to JPEG 2000 wireless (JPWL) and JPSearch standards He leads multiple standardization initiatives in MPEG/JPEG committees and has held editorial leadership roles including Editor-in-Chief of Signal Processing: Image Communication (2010-2019). He chairs the EURASIP Technical Area Committee on Visual Information Processing and has organized major conferences including ICIP and MMSP.

Thibaud DenneulinView profile

Researcher

• Electron Microscopy
• Magnetic Skyrmions
• Nanoscale Systems
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Thibaud Denneulin is a Researcher at the Physics of Nanoscale Systems (ER-C-1) group within the Ernst Ruska Center for Electron Microscopy and Spectroscopy at Forschungszentrum Jülich. Dr. Denneulin's research focuses on advanced electron microscopy techniques for studying magnetic materials at the nanoscale. His work centers on electromagnetic field mapping and the characterization of magnetic structures, with particular expertise in magnetic skyrmions and domain walls. He utilizes transmission electron microscopy (TEM), electron holography, and Fresnel imaging to investigate these phenomena. He serves as an electron microscopist for a DARPA-funded project entitled "Manipulation of magnetic skyrmions for logic-in-memory applications," where he characterizes heavy metal/ferromagnetic multilayer samples. This research has significant implications for developing next-generation memory and logic devices with potential applications in low-power computing technologies. Based at Forschungszentrum Jülich in Germany, Dr. Denneulin works in Building 05.2, Room 3077, and can be contacted at +49 2461/61-6644. His profile was last updated on September 4, 2023, indicating active research status.

Sophie de BuylView profile

Associate Professor

• Theoretical Physics
• Mathematical Physics
• Biophysics
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Sophie de Buyl is an Associate Professor at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), actively contributing to interdisciplinary research bridging theoretical physics and biological systems. She is affiliated with the Department of Bio-engineering Sciences and the VUB Data Lab, focusing on mathematical modeling of biological processes, synthetic biology, and biophysics. PhD in Theoretical Physics (2006, Université Libre de Bruxelles) Postdoctoral experience at IHES, UC Santa Barbara, Harvard University Her research spans cosmological singularities, gauge/gravity correspondence, and black hole entropy in her early career, evolving to integrate theoretical physics with experimental biology. Current projects include synthetic gene regulatory circuits, microbial community dynamics, and embryonic development precision. Key publication trends (2025–2019) reflect dual expertise in mathematical physics (Kac-Moody algebras, black holes) and biological systems (microbial ecology, synthetic biology, circadian clocks). Awards highlight early-career recognition by the Belgian Physics Society and Belspo. Supervised FWO PhD projects on dynamic pathway regulation and microbial systems Director of the Interuniversity Institute of Bioinformatics in Brussels since 2020 Her work emphasizes data-driven discovery of general laws in biological systems, with collaborations spanning bioinformatics, microbiology, and computational modeling.

• Functional Oxides
• Energy-Efficient Information Technology
• Thin Film Materials
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Dr. Catherine Dubourdieu is a Research Professor and Head of the Institute for Functional Oxides for Energy-Efficient Information Technology at Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB). She specializes in functional oxide materials, particularly their integration into energy-efficient information technologies. Her work focuses on thin films of metal oxides, monolithic integration on silicon, and ferroelectric properties for next-generation devices. Education: PhD in Physics, University of Grenoble Postdoctoral Fellowship, Stevens Institute of Technology, NJ, USA Research at Laboratoire des Matériaux et du Génie Physique (LMGP), CNRS, Grenoble Research Interests: Her research explores functional oxides for energy-efficient IT, including ferroelectric materials, thin film characterization, and nanoscale device fabrication. She pioneered monolithic integration of ferroelectric oxides on silicon for low-power logic devices and investigated novel oxide-based memristive systems for neuromorphic computing. Labs & Collaborations: She leads HZB's Functional Oxides Institute, collaborating with global institutions like IBM T.J. Watson Research Center and Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology. Her team develops advanced materials for photovoltaics, energy storage, and CMOS-compatible ferroelectric devices.

• Neuroscience
• Neurophysiology
• Biophysics
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Dejan Zecevic is a Senior Research Scientist at the Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology, Yale University School of Medicine. He holds a PhD in Biophysics from the University of Belgrade (1981) and trained under Dr. Lawrence Cohen, a pioneer of voltage-sensitive dye recording. His research focuses on intracellular voltage-sensitive dye imaging, a cutting-edge technology for studying electrical signaling in axons, dendrites, and dendritic spines. Key research interests include action potentials, synaptic integration, and membrane potential dynamics in neuronal structures. Education: PhD in Biophysics, University of Belgrade, Serbia (1981) Research Interests: Zecevic’s work centers on understanding electrophysiological properties of dendritic spines and axons using advanced imaging techniques. He developed voltage-sensitive dye methods to visualize submillisecond membrane potential changes, enabling studies of synaptic signal integration and action potential propagation. His contributions include insights into spine head electrical coupling, axonal conduction mechanisms, and stochastic aspects of dendritic signaling. Key Research Trends: Recent publications highlight his focus on holographic illumination for spine imaging, stochastic backpropagation in dendrites, and leak-resistant axonal conduction. Techniques like computer-generated holography and combined optical methods (voltage + calcium imaging) are central to his work, advancing neurophotonics and systems neuroscience. Labs/Teams: Zecevic collaborates with the Yale Neuroscience community, particularly within the Cellular & Molecular Physiology department. His lab integrates biophysics, optics, and electrophysiology to explore fundamental neuronal mechanisms.

• Atomic Physics
• Quantum Optics
• Nonlinear Optics
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Prof. Dr. Manfred Lein is a Professor at the Institute of Theoretical Physics within the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics at Leibniz University Hannover. He holds key roles including Dean of Studies in the Faculty and membership in the Executive Board of the Institute. His research focuses on ultrafast quantum phenomena, strong-field ionization, and high-order harmonic generation (HHG), with contributions to attosecond science and machine learning applications in quantum systems. His work bridges theoretical modeling and experimental techniques, including the use of bicircular attoclocks and neural networks for molecular imaging. Positions: Dean of Studies (Faculty of Mathematics and Physics), Executive Board Member (Institute of Theoretical Physics), Professor Contact: manfred.lein@itp.uni-hannover.de | +49 511 762 3291 Lab: Group website: lein group Research interests emphasize electron dynamics in strong laser fields, molecular structure retrieval via HHG, and ultrafast processes. His articles highlight advancements in attosecond timing, Coulomb effects, and quantum control using THz and bicircular fields.

Felix HaehlView profile

Research Fellow

• Theoretical Physics
• Quantum Gravity
• String Theory
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Felix Haehl is a UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)/ERC Frontier Principal Research Fellow at the University of Southampton, leading the research team for the ERC-funded project 'Chaos and Coarse-Graining in Holography' since 2022. He is also Director of the Southampton Theory, Astrophysics and Gravity (STAG) Research Centre since 2023. His academic background includes a PhD from Durham University (2016), and MSc/BSc degrees from ETH Zurich (2012/2010), with research visits at UC Santa Barbara, Perimeter Institute, and UC Davis. His research focuses on theoretical physics, particularly string theory, AdS/CFT duality, quantum gravity, and non-equilibrium systems. Central themes include thermality, entropy, real-time dynamics, and chaos. He actively supervises PhD students in Physics and Mathematical Sciences. His work spans topics such as black hole formation, quantum chaos in conformal field theories, and holographic methods applied to condensed matter systems. Key research projects include exploring chaotic conformal field theories via spectral statistics and arithmetic chaos, as well as studying Euclidean wormholes through quantum chaos and number theory. He has published extensively in high-impact journals like Journal of High Energy Physics and Physical Review D , with recent work on operator growth in black holes and spin liquid-glass crossovers. Felix’s research integrates advanced mathematical techniques, including modular invariance, random matrix theory, and Schwinger-Keldysh formalism, to address fundamental questions in quantum gravity and holography. His contributions bridge theoretical frameworks with computational models, such as quantum circuits and collision dynamics in black hole interiors.

Peter SchelkensView profile

Professor

• Holography
• Image and Video Coding
• Digital Signal Processing
• +6 more

Peter Schelkens is a Professor at the Department of Electronics and Informatics (ETRO), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB). He holds additional roles including Department Chair and Head of Research Group, focusing on technology transfer and innovation in electronics and informatics. His research spans fundamental signal processing, holography, medical imaging, and standardized multimedia coding frameworks like JPEG Pleno. Education and Academic Background: Postdoctoral Fellowship (2002–2011) funded by the Research Foundation – Flanders (FWO). His work bridges theoretical advancements with applied domains such as eHealth, bio-informatics, and cultural heritage preservation. Research Interests: Holography and digital signal processing dominate his focus, including holographic compression, Fourier-based techniques, and light field imaging. Strategic projects involve error-resilient coding, computer architectures (e.g., GPU/GPGPU), and quality assessment metrics. His applied research addresses medical imaging, 3D media broadcasting, and immersive technologies. Article Trends: Recent work emphasizes holographic video codecs (e.g., INTERFERE), high-throughput hologram generation, and JPEG Pleno standardization. He explores computational methods for 3D metrology and deep learning applications in hologram optimization. Scientific Awards: Gauss Award (2000), ERC Consolidator Grant (2014), Best Associate Editor Award (2014), and multiple industry accolades. Grants/Projects: Leads major initiatives like the SRP-Onderzoekszwaartepunt LSDS (2022–2027) and GEAR (2021–2025), focusing on health tech and learning-based systems. Labs/Teams: Active in ETRO, the interdisciplinary research group at VUB, collaborating globally on holography, multimedia standards, and biomedical imaging systems.

Arick ShaoView profile

Associate Professor

• Partial Differential Equations
• Mathematical Analysis
• Differential Geometry
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Dr. Arick Shao is a Reader in the School of Mathematical Sciences at Queen Mary University of London, specializing in partial differential equations, mathematical analysis, differential geometry, and mathematical relativity. He is part of the Centre for Geometry, Analysis and Gravitation and co-organizes the London PDE Seminar. His research focuses on wave equations, control theory, and the Einstein equations in asymptotically Anti-de Sitter spacetimes. Education: PhD in Mathematics from Princeton University (2010), B.S. in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Texas at Austin (2004). Research Interests: Hyperbolic and dispersive PDEs, geometric PDEs, differential geometry, Lorentzian geometry, and applications to general relativity. His work includes unique continuation theorems, controllability of parabolic equations, and bulk-boundary correspondences in spacetime geometries. Awards and Grants: EPSRC Small Grant (2024), STFC Standard Grant (2023–2026), EPSRC First Grant (2018–2020), recognition for research contributions (2018), and teaching excellence awards (2015). He has secured funding totaling over £1.6 million for projects in relativity and geometric PDEs. Teaching and Mentoring: Supervised PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, taught courses in differential geometry, PDEs, and analysis. Organized seminars and workshops on geometric hyperbolic PDEs and mathematical relativity.

Sylvain CarrozzaView profile

Associate Professor

• Classical and quantum gravity
• Quantum field theory
• Random tensors
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Sylvain Carrozza is a Teacher-Researcher (Maître de Conférences / Associate Professor) at the Institut de Mathématiques de Bourgogne (IMB), University of Burgundy, France. His work bridges gravitational physics, quantum theory, and combinatorics, with a focus on tensor models and group field theory. Education: PhD in Mathematical Physics (2013), Université Paris-Saclay (formerly Paris-Sud 11) Agrégation de Mathématiques (2010), École Normale Supérieure de Lyon Master in Theoretical Physics (2009), École Normale Supérieure de Lyon His research explores the large N limit of random tensors for quantum gravity in dimensions ≥3, non-perturbative quantum field theory , and boundary dynamics in generally covariant theories . Recent work extends these techniques to quantum information, particularly multipartite entanglement and quantum reference frames. Key trends in his publications include: Advancements in tensor models and group field theory for quantum gravity Analysis of edge modes and boundary effects in gauge and gravitational theories Applications to quantum information , such as error correction and entanglement Renormalization and scaling limits in multi-matrix and tensor systems Scientific Awards: Radboud Excellence Fellow (2020–2022) He is affiliated with the Mathematics-Physics team at IMB and contributes to the Parity BFC Mathematics Federation . His collaborations span institutions in France, Netherlands, Canada, and Germany.