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Hee-Jin ChoiView profile

Professor

• Lightfield Displays
• Holography
• Augmented Reality
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Hee-Jin Choi is a Professor at Sejong University's Department of Physics and Astronomy, where he leads the Future Display Lab. He earned his B.S. (2002), M.S. (2004), and Ph.D. (2008) from Seoul National University. His professional experience includes roles at Samsung Electronics (2007-2010) and Schepens Eye Research Institute, a Harvard Medical School affiliate (2016-2017). Research Focus: Prof. Choi specializes in immersive display technologies including lightfield/holography systems, AR/MR/VR interfaces, and human visual perception. His work addresses critical challenges like visual fatigue compensation, depth perception enhancement, and optical system miniaturization. Publication Trends: Recent work (2022-2025) focuses on near-eye displays with adaptive pupil compensation, geometric phase optics for AR, and holographic occlusion processing. Earlier research (2014-2020) established foundations in autostereoscopy, integral imaging, and human-factor optimization for 3D displays. Patents & Innovations: Holds 25+ patents including: Adaptive pinhole array NED for pupil variance (2024) Geometric-phase-lens AR displays (2020) 360° multi-view capture systems (2019) Automotive HUD controls (2016) Academic Service: Regularly presents at major conferences including OSA Digital Holography, SPIE Optics+Photonics, and SID Display Week. Teaches courses like General Physics II and Graduation Research at Sejong University.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Virtual Reality
• Communication in Digital Environments
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David C. Jeong serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at Santa Clara University and Faculty Director of WAVE + Imaginarium, leading interdisciplinary research initiatives bridging communication theory with immersive technology development. His role emphasizes collaborative innovation between technical and social science domains within virtual and augmented reality applications. Research critically examines human-computer interaction in virtual environments, focusing on social presence dynamics, XR realism perception, and communication behavior in digital workplaces. Key investigations include avatar representation inclusivity, zoom fatigue mechanisms, and the psychological impact of virtual agent interactions, integrating technical innovation with communication theory to address real-world challenges in health, education, and disaster response. Analysis of recent publications (2021-2025) reveals a cohesive trajectory merging deep learning, physics-based modeling, and communication studies. Dominant themes include 3D human pose estimation for social robotics, acoustic holography applications in robotic manipulation, and parasocial relationship dynamics in virtual fandom, demonstrating consistent methodological rigor across computer vision, affective computing, and social simulation domains. As Faculty Director of WAVE + Imaginarium, Dr. Jeong oversees development of immersive solutions including hurricane response simulators using decision-theoretic agents, mental health interventions leveraging virtual prognostication, and educational tools applying representative environmental design principles to enhance learning outcomes through virtual ecosystems.

Leonard SusskindView profile

Professor

• String Theory
• Quantum Field Theory
• Quantum Cosmology
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Leonard Susskind is the Felix Bloch Professor of Theoretical Physics at Stanford University. He is a member of the National Academy of Sciences (USA), American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and associate member of the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (Canada). His research spans string theory, quantum field theory, quantum cosmology, and the holographic principle. Current research focuses on quantum gravity, black holes, and connections between elementary particles and cosmology. Recent work includes quantum teleportation via wormholes and complexity in De Sitter space. Earlier studies explored the string theory landscape (2003) and holographic principles (1995). Scientific awards include the 1998 J. J. Sakurai Prize and the 2025 Galileo Galilei Medal. He directs the Stanford Institute for Theoretical Physics (since 2009) and has advised PhD student Adel Rahman. Collaborative projects and publications are listed in the full description.

Guifré VidalView profile

Visiting Professor

• Quantum Information
• Quantum Computing
• Condensed Matter Physics
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Guifré Vidal is a physicist serving as Distinguished Visiting Research Chair at Google Quantum AI and Associate Fellow at the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) in Quantum Information Science. His pioneering work on tensor networks enables efficient classical simulation of quantum many-body systems, with broad applications across theoretical physics and computer science. His academic background includes: BSc in Physics, University of Barcelona (1996) PhD in Physics, University of Barcelona (1999) Vidal's research centers on Quantum Information and Quantum Computing, where he developed the multi-scale entanglement renormalization ansatz (MERA). This framework applies quantum information concepts to renormalization group theory, revealing deep connections between entanglement and quantum criticality. His work extends into Condensed Matter Physics, Quantum Gravity, and Machine Learning through tensor network applications in holography and quantum simulation. His publication trajectory shows consistent innovation in tensor network methodologies, evolving from foundational entanglement studies (2003) to MERA development (2007) and advanced renormalization techniques (2015). These works demonstrate cross-disciplinary impact across quantum information, statistical mechanics, and quantum gravity. Key recognitions include: Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (1999-2001) Sherman Fairchild Postdoctoral Fellowship (2003-2005) Australian Federation Fellowship (2006-2011) Australian Research Council Distinguished Research Chair (2010-2011) Perimeter Institute Distinguished Research Chair (2010-2011) His research has been supported by major international fellowships, though no doctoral students are documented in available records. As a core member of Google's Tensor Networks Initiative, Vidal leads efforts to advance quantum simulation techniques for next-generation quantum computing applications.

• Electron Microscopy
• Materials Science
• Physics of Matter
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Stefano Frabboni is a Full Professor at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (UNIMORE) within the Department of Physical, Computer and Mathematical Sciences. His academic career focuses on experimental physics, particularly in electron microscopy and material science. He teaches courses such as General Physics III , The Profession of Physicist , and Physics Laboratory I , emphasizing mechanical and electromagnetic wave phenomena, data analysis, and laboratory techniques. His research interests span Electron Microscopy , Materials Science , and Quantum Physics , with a strong emphasis on Orbital Angular Momentum (OAM) applications in electron beam shaping and magnetic field analysis. He has contributed extensively to High Entropy Alloys , Computational Ghost Imaging , and Nanoscale Magnetic Spectroscopy . The articles reflect a focus on electron beam manipulation , phase shifts in materials , and high-resolution imaging techniques . Recent article trends include optimizing substrate bias voltage in HEA films , Mo content effects on coatings , enhancing TEM resolution via computational methods , and fabricating 3D nanoarchitectures with direct-write approaches. Sub-fields covered in his work are electron vortex generation , quantum state discrimination , OAM sorting , plasmonic excitation analysis , and defect characterization in semiconductors .

• Helioseismology
• Solar Flares
• Magnetic Fields
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Alina Donea is a Senior Lecturer in Astrophysics and Applied Mathematics at Monash University's School of Mathematics, specializing in helioseismology and solar physics. She holds a PhD in Mathematics and Astronomy and has held academic and research positions globally, including postdoctoral roles at the Max Planck Institute and visiting appointments at institutions like the High Altitude Observatory (USA). She is a Partner-Investigator on major NASA projects and an Associate Editor for Frontiers Astronomy and Space Sciences . Her research focuses on seismic emissions from solar flares, magnetic field dynamics, and space weather forecasting using computational methods. Education: BSc and Diploma in Physics (University of Bucharest), PhD in Mathematics and Astronomy (Romanian Academy/Max Planck), Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (Monash). Research Interests: Solar quakes, acoustic haloes, magnetic solar flares, helioseismic holography, and machine learning applications in solar imaging. Her work includes over 60 refereed publications, with highly cited papers on seismic emission from solar flares and sunquakes. She actively collaborates with international teams and has secured research grants totaling over $250,000. Current projects involve forecasting active region emergence and developing algorithms for far-side solar region detection using seismic data. Leadership roles include Honours Astrophysics Coordinator at Monash and membership in the International Astronomical Union. Her lab focuses on advancing helioseismic techniques and understanding solar dynamics' impact on space weather.

Sanjaye RamgoolamView profile

Professor

• String theory
• Quantum field theory
• Representation theory
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Dr. Sanjaye Ramgoolam is a Reader in Theoretical Physics at the School of Physical and Chemical Sciences, Queen Mary University of London. His research focuses on string theory, quantum field theory, representation theory, and combinatorics, with particular emphasis on gauge-string duality (AdS/CFT correspondence) and permutation invariant matrix models. He has pioneered mathematical frameworks using representation theory and combinatorics to explore the holographic map between quantum field theories and string theory. His work also extends to applications in financial matrix models and computational linguistics via matrix statistics. Teaching roles include advanced courses such as Mathematical Techniques 4 and Advanced Quantum Field Theory. He has supervised numerous PhD students, including Costis Papageorgakis and Tom Brown, and collaborates with researchers like Andreas Brandhuber and Rodolfo Russo on grants like 'Amplitudes, Strings and Duality' funded by STFC. Recent research highlights include Gaussian permutation invariant matrix models, quantum thermodynamics in large N systems, and combinatorial topological string theories. His work bridges fundamental physics with mathematical structures, offering insights into quantum gravity and dualities. Key grants include the Royal Society-funded 'Combinatorics and algorithms for quantum states in holography' (2025-2026) and STFC's 'Amplitudes, Strings and Duality' (2023-2026). His 15 most recent articles span topics like eigenvalue systems for multi-matrix invariants, permutation symmetry in quantum thermodynamics, and Kronecker coefficients from ribbon graphs. Though no explicit awards are listed, his extensive publications and grants reflect significant contributions to theoretical physics.

Peter KnerView profile

Professor

• Microscopy
• Optical Imaging
• Biomedical Engineering
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Peter Kner, Ph.D., is a Professor at the University of Georgia, specializing in advanced optical microscopy techniques. He joined UGA in 2009 after working at UCSF, where he developed microscopy systems for nanoscale biomedical imaging. His research focuses on improving imaging resolution through adaptive optics, structured illumination, and light-sheet microscopy. He is an NSF CAREER Award recipient and has pioneered methods to correct optical aberrations in thick biological samples. Education: Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Biophysics (prior institution unspecified). Professional experience includes leadership in microscopy innovation, particularly in live-cell imaging and super-resolution techniques. His work integrates engineering principles with biological applications, enabling deeper tissue penetration and higher resolution in imaging. Research interests include developing microscopy platforms for in vivo imaging, optimizing aberration correction algorithms, and applying these techniques to study cellular structures and neural activity in organisms like zebrafish. His contributions span bioengineering, optical physics, and computational imaging, with applications in neuroscience, developmental biology, and tissue engineering. Key achievements include designing the first structured illumination microscope (SIM) capable of imaging living cells at high speed and advancing adaptive optics for super-resolution microscopy. His group collaborates across disciplines to address challenges in imaging through scattering tissues and enhancing 3D visualization. Awards: NSF CAREER Award (2014). Grants and funding include support for projects like the QSTORM initiative and adaptive optics for deep-tissue imaging. His lab focuses on translating optical innovations into practical tools for biomedical research and clinical applications.

Pascal PicartView profile

Professor

• Digital Holography
• Coherent Imaging
• Optical Metrology
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Pascal Picart is a Professor at Le Mans University, France, and serves as Deputy Director of the Laboratoire d'Acoustique de l'Université du Mans (LAUM UMR CNRS 6613). He is affiliated with the School of Engineering and leads research within the Transducers team, focusing on Optical, Signal and Image Methods for Acoustics. With an extensive publication record including 115-120 journal papers, 27-30 invited talks, over 160 conference proceedings, 7 book chapters, and coordination of 4 books, Picart has established himself as a leading researcher in digital holography and coherent imaging techniques. His primary research interests center on coherent imaging based on digital holography and its applications to acoustics, mechanics, and fluid mechanics. Picart's work spans digital holography , speckle noise reduction , phase imaging , vibration analysis , and optical metrology . His team develops advanced techniques for full-field measurements, with applications ranging from structural mechanics to biomedical imaging and additive manufacturing process monitoring. Recent work emphasizes deep learning approaches for speckle denoising and phase retrieval in challenging conditions. Picart's publication portfolio demonstrates consistent innovation in digital holographic techniques, with recent trends showing increased focus on computational imaging , machine learning applications , and industrial process monitoring . His work bridges fundamental optical research with practical applications in materials science, manufacturing, and acoustics. The interdisciplinary nature of his research connects optics, signal processing, mechanics, and computer science. Fellow of OPTICA (formerly OSA) Member of SPIE, Société Française d'Optique (SFO), European Optical Society (EOS), Club EEA, and IEEE Picart co-founded a startup and has coordinated multiple research projects. His work at LAUM involves both fundamental research and applied projects, with connections to industrial applications in vibration analysis, non-destructive testing, and manufacturing process control. As Deputy Director of LAUM, he oversees one of France's leading acoustics research laboratories with extensive experimental facilities including specialized rooms for acoustic and vibration measurements, opto-acoustic experimentation platforms, and optical metrology equipment.

Jens HoßfeldView profile

Professor

• Microsystem Technology
• Optics
• MOEMS (Micro-Opto-Electro-Mechanical Systems)
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Prof. Dr. Jens Hoßfeld is a faculty member at the Technical University of Central Hesse (THM) , working in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Energy Technology. His research spans microsystem technology, optics, and optical measurement systems, with a focus on MOEMS (Micro-Opto-Electro-Mechanical Systems) and computer-generated holography . He has contributed extensively to the fabrication of microcomponents using LIGA techniques , optical interconnection systems, and polymeric MEMS applications. Hoßfeld teaches courses such as Microtechnology , Microsystem Technology , and Optoelectronic Systems . He is affiliated with the Institute of Optics and Microsystems (IOM) and has been involved in the development of optical components for parallel optical networks, fast-switchable diffraction gratings, and low-cost multiplexer systems. His work includes publications on topics like rectangular beam shaping , ferroelectric liquid crystals , and excimer laser ablation .

• String theory
• Holography
• Quantum dynamics
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Ben Craps is a theoretical physicist at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) in Brussels, Belgium, where he leads the High Energy Physics research group (HEP@VUB) as a Professor in the Department of Physics. His extensive research portfolio spans fundamental questions in theoretical physics, particularly at the intersection of quantum mechanics and gravity. Craps' research focuses on string theory, holography, and quantum dynamics, with particular emphasis on black hole physics, quantum information, and quantum chaos. His work explores the mathematical structures underlying the AdS/CFT correspondence, quantum complexity measures, and the information paradox in black hole physics. He has made significant contributions to understanding how quantum information behaves in gravitational systems and the connections between different complexity measures in quantum systems. His recent publications (2021-2025) demonstrate a clear trajectory toward understanding quantum complexity in gravitational systems, with particular focus on Krylov complexity, black hole microstates, and the mathematical structure of Hilbert spaces in quantum gravity. His work bridges theoretical physics with quantum information science, creating new connections between these fields. Frans Van Cauwelaert prize (2009) Craps has supervised 38 students throughout his career and currently leads multiple significant research projects including 'Quantum information, chaos and black holes in gravitational holography' (2024-2027), 'Krylov complexity, Anderson localization and spread complexity' (2023-2027), and 'Ensemble averaging and generalized entanglement in the AdS/CFT correspondence' (2023-2026). He is also a key member of the 'High-energy physics (HEP@VUB)' research focus group that runs from 2022-2027. As an active member of the global theoretical physics community, Craps regularly presents at international conferences and workshops on topics including quantum chaos, black hole physics, and microstate geometries. His research group at VUB maintains strong international collaborations and contributes significantly to advancing our understanding of quantum gravity through the holographic principle.

Jaki Noronha-HostlerView profile

Associate Professor

• Nuclear Theory
• Relativistic Heavy-Ion Collisions
• QCD Phase Diagram
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Jaki Noronha-Hostler is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), affiliated with The Grainger College of Engineering. Her research focuses on understanding the QCD phase diagram, particularly the properties of the Quark-Gluon Plasma (QGP) formed in relativistic heavy-ion collisions, and connections to neutron star physics. She holds a PhD in Theoretical Physics from Goethe University Frankfurt (2010) and has held positions at institutions including Rutgers University and Columbia University. Education: PhD in Theoretical Physics (2010, Goethe University Frankfurt); BA in Physics and Mathematics (2004, Berea College). Key honors include the DOE Early Career Award (2018) and Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship (2018). She leads the MUSES collaboration (Modular Unified Solver of the Equation of State), a $4.4M NSF-funded project. Research interests span: relativistic hydrodynamics modeling, lattice QCD, jet energy loss, neutron star structure, and the interplay between heavy-ion collisions and multi-messenger astrophysics. Her group develops computational tools like v-USPhydro (event-by-event SPH hydrodynamics) and ICCING (initial charge generator). Professional roles include membership on the APS Division of Nuclear Physics Executive Committee and RHIC & AGS User’s Executive Committee. She advises a diverse group of graduate students and postdocs, emphasizing both theoretical advancements and software development in extreme matter physics. Her work bridges high-energy nuclear physics with astrophysics, leveraging experimental data from RHIC, LHC, and gravitational wave observations to constrain QCD matter properties under extreme conditions.

• High energy physics
• Theoretical nuclear physics
• Field theory and string theory
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Michal Heller is a Full Professor at Ghent University's Faculty of Sciences, Department of Physics and Astronomy. His research spans theoretical high energy physics, quantum field theory, and holography, with a focus on hydrodynamics, complexity, and non-equilibrium phenomena. Research Interests: Theoretical high energy physics, quantum field theory, string theory, quantum information, and relativistic hydrodynamics. Advising: Supervises doctoral researchers including Matisse De Lescluze, Meng-Ting Wang, Tim Schuhmann, Fabio Ori, Qifeng Wu, Francesca Mariani, Andreas Belaey, Christopher Ekman, and Thomas Tappeiner. Grants: Leads projects funded by the European Framework Programme and the Research Foundation - Flanders (FWO), including the BOF-ZAP professorship for theoretical high energy physics. Publications: Recent work explores geometric entanglement, holographic complexity, causal transport constraints, and hydrodynamic attractors in de Sitter space. Awards: Recipient of the BOF-ZAP professorship, a prestigious regional research fellowship.

Ramesh RaskarView profile

Associate Professor

• Machine Learning
• Imaging
• Health Tech
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Ramesh Raskar is the NEC Career Development Professor and Associate Professor at MIT Media Lab, leading the Camera Culture research group. His work focuses on AI and computational imaging for health, sustainability, and global impact. He holds appointments at MIT Institute for Data, Systems, and Society and is an Adjunct at Tufts Medical CTSI. His research spans physical sensors (health-tech), digital systems (privacy-aware ML), and global applications (satellite imaging, autonomous mobility). Research & Contributions Invented femto-photography, split learning, and health-tech devices like Netra and Catra Co-founded REDX.io for AI-driven innovation and advises startups Developed techniques like Bokode, BiDi screens, and non-line-of-sight imaging Awards & Recognition Lemelson-MIT Prize (2016), ACM SIGGRAPH Achievement Award (2017) TR100 (2004), Global Indus Technovator (2003) Sloan Fellowship (2009), DARPA Young Faculty Award (2010) Labs & Initiatives Leads the Camera Culture group and co-directs the Center for Future Storytelling. Collaborates with industry partners like Google [X], Facebook, and Apple.

• Theoretical Physics
• Quantum Gravity
• Holography
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Prof. Jan de Boer is a faculty member at the University of Amsterdam's Faculty of Science, affiliated with the Institute for Theoretical Physics (ITF). He holds the title of Professor and focuses on theoretical physics, particularly in quantum gravity, holography, and string theory. Research Interests: His work explores the intersection of quantum information theory, conformal field theories (CFTs), and gravitational physics. Key areas include black hole microstates, entanglement entropy, AdS/CFT correspondence, and the geometric foundations of spacetime in quantum gravity. Recent Publications: His 2024 research investigates wormholes, random tensor models, and semiclassical gravity principles, while 2023 contributions analyze modular Hamiltonians, Carroll symmetry, and path integral complexity. Earlier works (2022-2011) span topics like replica wormholes, thermalization in CFTs, and exotic branes in string theory.