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• Computational Materials Science
• Defect Properties
• Mechanical Behavior of Materials
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Dallas R. Trinkle is an Ivan Racheff Professor and Associate Head of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from Ohio State University (2003) and joined UIUC's faculty in 2006 after postdoctoral research at the Air Force Research Laboratory. His research focuses on computational methods to study defects in materials at the atomic scale, including density-functional theory and machine learning applications in diffusion and mechanical behavior. Education : Ph.D. in Physics, Ohio State University, 2003 Postdoctoral Researcher, National Research Council (Air Force Research Laboratory), 2003–2006 Research Interests : Trinkle’s work centers on defects in materials, including dislocations, point defects, and interfaces, with applications to structural metals like magnesium, titanium, and palladium. Key areas include: Computational materials science using atomistic methods (DFT, tight-binding) Mechanical behavior of alloys and phase transformations Mass transport mechanisms, including diffusion of interstitials and solutes Machine learning for materials discovery and predictive modeling Awards : TMS Young Leader International Scholar (2008) NSF CAREER Award (2009) Xerox Award for Faculty Research (2011) TMS Brimacombe Medal (2019) Advising & Grants : Trinkle mentors graduate and postdoctoral researchers in computational materials science. His research is supported by NSF, Boeing, and the Department of Energy. He has developed educational modules integrating computation into undergraduate curricula, emphasizing digital materials and atomic-scale simulations. Labs & Groups : His research group maintains a Trinkle Group page with resources on computational tools (e.g., Mg solute database on GitHub) and ongoing projects.

Thomas WeitzView profile

Professor

• Electronic properties of nanoscopic systems
• 2D materials (van-der-Waals materials)
• Organic semiconductors
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Prof. Dr. Thomas Weitz is a faculty member at the I. Physikalisches Institut of the University of Göttingen since January 1, 2020. His research focuses on the electronic properties of nanoscopic systems, including 2D materials (van-der-Waals materials) and organic semiconductors , with applications in energy harvesting and flexible electronics. Key research themes include quantum transport, spin-orbit coupling, and energy conversion pathways. Techniques involve magneto-transport, near-field microscopy/spectroscopy, and photocurrent measurements. Students in his group: Bachelor thesis: Anton, Jacob, Jannik, Nathalie, Peter Master thesis: Robert Master internship: Caroline, Matus PhD: Jian Xiao Email: tweitz@uni-goettingen.de

Rick UbicView profile

Professor

• Materials Science
• Crystallography
• Electroceramics
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Rick Ubic is a Professor at Boise State University's Micron School of Materials Science and Engineering. He holds a PhD in Materials Science from the University of Sheffield (1998) and has a research focus on structural characterization of graphite and electroceramics, structure-property relationships, hybrid perovskite photovoltaics, and correlative modeling of perovskites. His work has been recognized through prestigious awards including the Robert L. Coble Award for Young Scholars (2004) and the Foundation Scholar Award (2017). B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Materials Science and Engineering, Case Western Reserve University Ph.D. in Materials Science, University of Sheffield His research spans empirical modeling of perovskite lattice constants, neutron irradiation effects on nuclear graphite, and microwave dielectric ceramics. Key methodologies include transmission electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and correlative computational modeling. Recent publications (2024-2025) focus on improving lattice parameter prediction models for perovskites, τf measurement techniques for microwave ceramics, and crystallographic analysis of ordered structures. These works emphasize precision in structural modeling and defect characterization. Scientific Awards : Berthold Eichler Memorial Prize (1998) Edward C. Henry Best Paper Award (2003) Robert L. Coble Award for Young Scholars (2004) Edgar Andrews Best Journal Article Prize (2006) Foundation Scholar Award (2017) Ubic actively contributes to NSF-funded programs like REU Site: Materials for Society and has participated in nuclear energy research through the Nuclear Energy University Program since 2009, focusing on irradiation creep in graphite and mesoscale modeling of irradiated materials.

Anita ZeidlerView profile

Senior Lecturer

• High-pressure and high-temperature materials processing
• Structural transformations in glassy materials
• Condensed matter physics
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Anita Zeidler is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Physics at the University of Bath. Her work focuses on the structural analysis of glassy and liquid materials under extreme conditions of high pressure (up to 20 GPa) and high temperature (up to 2000 K). University: University of Bath Department: Department of Physics Rank: Senior Lecturer Her research aims to establish predictive models linking atomic structure to macroscopic properties, aiding both materials design and geological hazard prediction. Key methods include neutron diffraction with isotope substitution, X-ray diffraction, and molecular dynamics simulations. Recent publications highlight structural transformations in aluminosilicates, magnesium silicates, and NASICON systems under pressure. Her work has applications in optoelectronics, geophysics, and nuclear waste storage. She leads projects such as the Mercator Fellowship and collaborates internationally on high-pressure material characterization. Scientific Awards: Mercator Fellowship She supervises doctoral students and contributes to open-access datasets, enabling reproducibility and computational modeling advancements.

Giuseppe Marcello LombardoView profile

Associate Professor

• Inorganic Chemistry
• Molecular Modeling
• X-ray Crystallography
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Giuseppe Marcello Lombardo is an Associate Professor of General and Inorganic Chemistry at the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences , University of Catania. His work integrates experimental techniques (NMR, X-ray scattering) with theoretical methods (molecular dynamics, ab-initio quantum calculations) to study crystalline systems, elemental-organic compounds, and material modeling. Research Interests : Development of hybrid theoretical-experimental methodologies Crystal structure analysis of hybrid materials Antiaromaticity and electron liquid modeling Polymorphism and disorder in molecular solids Scientific Awards : CNR Short-Term Fellowship (1996) Indiana University Exchange Grant (1998, 2000)

Chetan DhitalView profile

Assistant Professor

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Non-centrosymmetric Materials
• Topological Magnets
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Chetan Dhital is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at Kennesaw State University (KSU), where he has been a faculty member since 2018. He leads an experimental condensed matter physics research group focused on non-centrosymmetric materials, topological magnets, and quantum phenomena. His laboratory specializes in single-crystal synthesis, neutron/X-ray scattering, and electromagnetic property measurements. Education: PhD in Physics, Boston College (2014) MS in Physics, Tribhuvan University, Nepal (2005) BS in Physical Science, Tribhuvan University, Nepal (1999) Research Focus: Dr. Dhital investigates materials exhibiting multiferroicity, superconductivity, magnetic skyrmions, and Weyl fermions. His recent work emphasizes chiral magnetic oxides, 2D MXenes, and kagome lattice systems, utilizing techniques like quantum oscillation measurements and surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy to probe electronic and magnetic behavior. Teaching: He teaches undergraduate courses including Introduction to Physics (PHY2211/2212), Thermal Physics (PHY4230), and laboratory sessions, with office hours held weekly. Laboratory: Dr. Dhital directs a materials synthesis lab (Building E, Room 220, Marietta Campus) equipped with high-temperature furnaces, fume hoods, and electrical measurement tools. He actively recruits undergraduate researchers for projects involving national laboratory collaborations (e.g., Oak Ridge National Lab).

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Materials Science
• Surface Electronic Structure
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Baptiste Hildebrand is a Lecturer at the Department of Physics, Faculty of Science and Medicine, University of Fribourg. His research focuses on electronic structure analysis, charge density waves, and surface phenomena in low-dimensional materials. Research Interests : Baptiste investigates quantum materials like transition metal dichalcogenides (1T−TiSe2, IrTe2), exploring charge order, phase transitions, and defect-induced electronic effects using scanning tunneling microscopy (STM), photoemission, and theoretical modeling. Recent Publications highlight studies on strain-controlled topological phases, structural origins of charge order, and defect resilience in 2D systems. Key journals include Physical Review Letters and Physical Review B . Contact : Email: baptiste.hildebrand@unifr.ch | Phone: +41 26 300 9169 | Office: PER 08 bu. 0.52, Ch. du Musée 3, Fribourg.

Jinghao LiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Additive Manufacturing
• Material Science
• Microstructure Analysis
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Jinghao Li is a Tenure Track Assistant Professor at the Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering within Aarhus University's College of Engineering. His research focuses on additive manufacturing, microstructure engineering, and solidification processes. Primary expertise in Additive Manufacturing and Powder Material Science Active in experimental and computational materials design Contact: jli@mpe.au.dk | +45 87 15 17 59 Recent publications highlight his work in: Laser wire directed energy deposition of titanium alloys High-entropy alloy design using CALPHAD and machine learning Thermoelectric property enhancement in half-Heusler compounds His research combines experimental validation with computational modeling to advance manufacturing and materials science.

James ShepherdView profile

Adjunct Associate Professor

• Computational Physical Chemistry
• Nanoparticles
• Solar Cell Design
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James Shepherd is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Iowa's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He holds a PhD, MSci, and BA from the University of Cambridge and has held postdoctoral research positions at MIT (2015-2017) and Rice University (2013-2015). Education PhD, University of Cambridge MSci, University of Cambridge BA, University of Cambridge His research focuses on computational physical chemistry , particularly in electronic structure theory for heterogeneous catalysis and nanotechnology. He combines band theory and molecular orbital models to study how molecular properties at interfaces influence catalyst design and renewable energy technologies like solar cells and fuel cells. Key projects include understanding electron behavior in oxygen-splitting reactions, hot electron dynamics, and surface defect calculations for catalytic systems. Recent work emphasizes quantum chemistry applications in fuel cell electrode design and quantum mechanical modeling of catalytic processes, supported by collaborations with the Daly (inorganic chemistry) and Williams (organic chemistry) research groups. Scientific Awards NSF CAREER Award U.S. Department of Energy Early Career Award

• Inorganic Chemistry
• Materials Science
• Condensed Matter Physics
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Professor Abbie McLaughlin is a Personal Chair in Inorganic Chemistry at the University of Aberdeen, affiliated with the School of Natural and Computing Sciences and Head of the Department of Chemistry. Her research focuses on the synthesis and characterization of transition metal oxides with exceptional electrical and magnetic properties, particularly for applications in solid oxide fuel cells and advanced electronic materials. She holds a BSc from Durham and a PhD from Cambridge, and her research expertise spans solid-state synthesis, Rietveld refinement, impedance spectroscopy, and magnetic characterization. She utilizes large-scale facilities such as ISIS, Diamond, ILL, and ESRF for neutron and synchrotron studies. Her research interests include oxide ion and mixed proton-oxide ion conductors, magnetic materials, colossal magnetoresistance in oxypnictides, and structure-property relationships in perovskite derivatives. She has published around 80 papers and secured over £2.5M in funding from EPSRC, Leverhulme Trust, Royal Society, and others. The recent publications highlight trends in designing novel electrolytes with high ionic conductivity, understanding conduction mechanisms in disordered perovskites, and exploring exotic electronic and magnetic phenomena such as phase separation and insulator-insulator transitions in quantum materials. Scientific Awards: University of Aberdeen Excellence Award - Outstanding Research Awards: Individuals Further Stage of Career – STEM (2021) Leverhulme Trust research fellowship (2020-2021) Leverhulme Trust early career fellowship (2006-2009) Royal Society of Edinburgh, SEELLD personal research fellowship (2003-2006) She actively supervises PhD students and teaches undergraduate courses in chemistry, including solid-state chemistry, transition metals, and superconductors. She has served on EPSRC panels and facility access committees for ISIS, ILL, and Oak Ridge. Her research group operates advanced instrumentation for synthesis and characterization, including high-temperature furnaces, X-ray and neutron diffractometers, and impedance analysis systems. Her group investigates oxide ion conductors like Ba 3 M'M''O 8.5 and Ba 7 Nb 4 MoO 20 , mixed conductors, and magnetic oxypnictides such as Sr 2 Mn 2 CrAs 2 O 2 , aiming to discover new materials with tunable functionalities for energy and electronic applications.

• Additive Manufacturing
• Materials Science
• Residual Stress Analysis
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Santanu Paul is a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Northeastern University. His work focuses on advanced manufacturing technologies, particularly additive manufacturing and laser cladding processes. Contact him via email at s.paul@northeastern.edu or visit his office at 360 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115. Research Interests: Dr. Paul specializes in the process-structure-property relationships in additive manufacturing, with an emphasis on nickel-based superalloys, residual stress modeling, and thermal-mechanical analysis. His studies integrate experimental characterization and numerical simulations to optimize material properties and process parameters for applications like die repair and structural restoration. Advising & Grants: While no formal advisees are listed, his research contributions span over a decade with a focus on collaborative projects in advanced materials engineering. Grants and funding sources are not specified in the provided text. Labs & Teams: No specific lab or team affiliations are detailed in the text.

Yigit YaziciogluView profile

Professor

• Solid Acoustics
• Structural Vibrations
• Bioacoustics
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Yigit Yazicioglu is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Middle East Technical University (METU). He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Chicago and has been affiliated with METU since 1997, progressing through roles including Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and his current rank since 2021. His research focuses on solid acoustics in structural and bioacoustic applications, control systems, robotics, and automotive engineering. He has supervised numerous graduate students and led projects funded by TUBITAK, including work on legged robotics, fluid-structure interactions in biomedical contexts, and advanced control systems. Education: Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering (UIC, 2005), M.S. and B.S. from METU (1999, 1997). His teaching spans dynamics, control systems, and robotics courses. Recent research highlights include acoustic detection of vascular obstructions and compliant robotic leg design. He has contributed to over 30 peer-reviewed journal articles and supervised 20+ theses, with ongoing work in non-invasive medical diagnostics and advanced robotics. Key Projects: Low-power legged robot mobility (2018–2022) Acoustic-visual perception for legged robots (2010–2013) Electro-hydraulic control systems development (2007–2010) His academic contributions include pioneering work in bioacoustic signal analysis and robotic locomotion control, with applications in both engineering and biomedical fields. Current research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to solve complex problems in robotics and medical diagnostics.

• Quantum Chemistry
• Density Matrix Theory
• Tensor Networks
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Dimitri Van Neck is a Full Professor (WE05) at Ghent University, Belgium, with his research base at Tech Lane Ghent Science Park (Technologiepark 46, 9052 Zwijnaarde). His academic career spans over three decades with continuous publication output from the 1980s through 2019 across leading physics and chemistry journals including Physical Review B, Journal of Chemical Physics, and Journal of Chemical Theory and Computation. Professor Van Neck's research program centers on theoretical frameworks for quantum many-body systems, with particular emphasis on density matrix theory, tensor network states, and integrable models. His work bridges fundamental theoretical physics with practical applications in quantum chemistry and materials science. Key methodological contributions include the development of three-legged tree tensor network states (T3NS), advanced density matrix embedding techniques, and novel approaches to Richardson-Gaudin integrable models. His research has evolved from nuclear physics in earlier career stages to contemporary focus areas in quantum information-inspired computational chemistry. Analysis of his recent publications (2015-2019) reveals three dominant research threads: (1) Advanced tensor network methodologies for quantum chemistry calculations, (2) Integrable models for topological superconductivity and quantum phase transitions, and (3) Materials science applications focusing on radiation effects in nuclear materials. His work demonstrates exceptional mathematical sophistication while maintaining practical relevance to experimental systems, particularly in understanding strongly correlated electron phenomena. Professor Van Neck maintains an extensive collaborative network across European research institutions, with frequent co-authorship patterns indicating stable research partnerships with S. De Baerdemacker, P. Claeys, P. Bultinck, P.W. Ayers, and S. Wouters. His group appears to develop computational tools like CheMPS2 (a spin-adapted implementation of density matrix renormalization group methods) and contributes to major conferences in quantum chemistry, theoretical physics, and computational materials science.

Tom BraeckeveltView profile

Research Fellow

• Materials Science
• Perovskite Solar Cells
• Computational Chemistry
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Tom Braeckevelt is a Research Fellow at Ghent University, Belgium, working within the computational materials science group led by Prof. Veronique Van Speybroeck. Based at Tech Lane Ghent Science Park (Technologiepark 46, Zwijnaarde), he collaborates extensively with experimental teams including Prof. Johan Hofkens (photophysics) and Prof. Sara Bals (electron microscopy), bridging theoretical modeling with advanced characterization techniques to solve stability challenges in next-generation photovoltaics. Education: PhD in Materials Science, Ghent University (2018). Dissertation: Designing 2D hybrid organic-inorganic perovskites for game-changing photovoltaics , supervised by Prof. Veronique Van Speybroeck and Dr. Kurt Lejaeghere. His research centers on perovskite stability mechanisms through multiscale computational modeling (DFT, machine learning potentials, molecular dynamics) integrated with experimental validation (TEM, GIWAXS, spectroscopy). Key focus areas include phase transition kinetics, strain engineering, doping strategies, and interfacial design for cesium lead halide perovskites. This work addresses critical barriers to commercial solar cell deployment, particularly ambient-condition stability and efficiency retention. From 2019-2025, Dr. Braeckevelt co-authored 13 high-impact publications including Science (2019), Nature Communications (2022), and ACS Nano (2025), demonstrating progression from fundamental phase transition studies to machine learning-enhanced stability solutions. Recent work expands into covalent organic frameworks and rare-event sampling algorithms, reflecting methodological diversification while maintaining photovoltaic applications as the core driver. No scientific awards or fellowships were documented in the source materials. Supported by institutional research grants at Ghent University, Dr. Braeckevelt has presented findings at 8+ international conferences including PSCO19 (Lausanne), ICAMM (Rennes), and DFT2022 (Brussels). His invited talk at the 2025 Eindhoven Psiflow workshop highlights growing recognition in machine learning for perovskites. No student supervision roles were indicated in current position. He operates within Ghent's integrated materials research ecosystem, contributing to cross-disciplinary projects that combine computational prediction with nanoscale characterization to accelerate renewable energy technology development.

Sudarsanam BabuView profile

Professor

• Additive manufacturing
• Advanced manufacturing
• Computational materials modeling
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Sudarsanam Babu is the UT/ORNL Governor’s Chair of Advanced Manufacturing and Director of the Bredesen Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Graduate Education. Affiliated with the Tickle College of Engineering at the University of Tennessee, he holds joint appointments in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering and the Department of Materials Science and Engineering . His work bridges Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) expertise with academic research. Expertise: 21 years in advanced manufacturing, additive manufacturing, and computational materials modeling Labs: DOE’s Manufacturing Demonstration Facility at ORNL Research Focus spans additive manufacturing , microstructure evolution , and multi-material joining . His work addresses residual stress prediction , process optimization , and high-temperature alloy development , with applications in aerospace and energy systems. Publications highlight innovations in L-PBF , electron beam AM , and real-time synchrotron characterization . Scientific Recognition Nominated by President Trump for a six-year term on the National Science Board (2020) Collaborative Initiatives Key role in IACMI - The Composites Institute DOE Advanced Manufacturing Office support US Navy research partnerships