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• Nanomaterials
• Optoelectronics
• Photonics
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Dr. Carmelita Rodà is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO), specializing in the Functional Optoelectronic Nanomaterials research group. Her work focuses on advanced nanomaterials for optoelectronic applications, including colloidal quantum dots, nanoplatelets, and perovskite-based systems. She holds a PhD in Physics from Ghent University (Belgium). Her research interests span semiconductor nanomaterials, photonics, and radiation detection. Key areas include synthesizing quantum dot multimers for infrared photodetectors, optimizing nanoplatelet-based optical amplification, and developing radiation-hard perovskite nanocrystals for medical and nuclear imaging. Recent studies address light-matter interactions in colloidal structures and solar cell efficiency through AgBiS₂ nanocrystal inks. Publications since 2020 highlight innovations in semiconductor nanocrystals, with a focus on optoelectronic device applications and material characterization. Her work bridges fundamental material science with applied photonics, emphasizing scalable nanomaterial solutions for real-world optoelectronic systems. Labs/Teams: Active contributor to the Functional Optoelectronic Nanomaterials group at ICFO, collaborating on cutting-edge nanomaterial synthesis and optoelectronic characterization.

Stephen J. HuttView profile

Assistant Professor

• Machine Learning
• Educational Data Mining
• Artificial Intelligence
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Stephen J. Hutt is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the Daniel Felix Ritchie School of Engineering & Computer Science, University of Denver. His research focuses on educational data mining and machine learning applications in self-regulated learning (SRL) frameworks. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Colorado Boulder and an MS in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence from the University of York. His work operationalizes cognitive operations in mathematical problem-solving through automated detection systems. Recent contributions include developing machine learning models to identify SMART model operations (searching, monitoring, assembling, rehearsing, translating) using student textual responses and interaction data. These detectors demonstrate robust performance across diverse populations with AUC ROC scores between 0.76–0.89. Professional affiliations include the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) and its Special Interest Group on Computer-Human Interaction (SIGCHI). His research bridges computational methods with educational theory, emphasizing scalable SRL assessment tools.

Lutfi OzyuzerView profile

Professor

• Superconductivity
• Terahertz Technology
• Nanotechnology
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Prof. Lutfi Ozyuzer is a faculty member in the Department of Physics at Izmir Institute of Technology (IYTE), Turkey. With a career spanning over three decades, he has held academic ranks from Assistant Professor (2000–2004) to Associate Professor (2004–2011), and currently serves as a full Professor since 2011. His research focuses on superconductivity, terahertz technology, metamaterials, and thin-film materials science. He leads the Terahertz Research Group at IYTE, exploring applications in security, communication, and biomedical imaging. Education : Ph.D. in Physics, Illinois Institute of Technology (1999) M.S. in Physics, Illinois Institute of Technology (1995) B.S. in Engineering Physics, Hacettepe University (1991) Research Interests : Prof. Ozyuzer’s work bridges fundamental physics and applied engineering. Key areas include: Design of terahertz sources/detectors using high-temperature superconductors (e.g., Bi2212) Metamaterials for wavefront engineering and dynamic coding of THz waves Thin film deposition techniques (sputtering, evaporation) for solar cells and EMI shielding Material characterization of vanadium dioxide (VO2) and lithium-ion battery materials Awards : Young Investigators Award, Turkish Academy of Sciences (2002) Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship (2008) Encouragement Award, TUBITAK (2006) Grants & Leadership : He has coordinated national/international projects, including NATO Advanced Study Institutes and collaborations with Argonne National Lab. His lab develops compact THz sources for security systems and biomedical diagnostics. Labs/Teams : Leads the IYTE Terahertz Research Group, collaborating with institutions like Erlangen University (Germany) and Argonne National Lab (USA).

• neutron instrumentation
• neutron optics
• supermirrors and multilayers
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Christine Klauser is a Researcher at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Switzerland, specializing in neutron instrumentation and optics. Her work focuses on supermirrors, multilayers, and PVD techniques, with significant contributions to neutron guide design and spectrometer instrumentation. She has collaborated on major facilities like the European Spallation Source and the SINQ cold neutron source. Her research emphasizes optimizing neutron beam transport, polarized neutron optics, and compact focusing systems. Education: Doctorate in Physics (university details unspecified). Her research interests include advancing neutron optical components for next-generation instruments, with applications in materials science and condensed matter physics. Recent work highlights the development of logarithmic spiral neutron guides and ballistic neutron guides for time-of-flight spectrometers. Publications span instrumentation design, simulation studies, and neutron optics fundamentals. She has contributed to both applied and theoretical advancements in neutron science, particularly in optimizing beamline performance and neutron source efficiency.

Mulugeta Weldezgina AsresView profile

Researcher

• Data Science
• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
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Mulugeta Weldezgina Asres is a Researcher at the Department of Information and Communication Technology , University of Agder, Norway. His roles include developing large-scale anomaly detection systems for CERN detectors and advancing AI-driven industrial data analytics. He holds a Ph.D. in machine learning for non-intrusive load monitoring (NILM) and has prior academic experience at Mekelle University (Ethiopia) and Politecnico di Torino (Italy). Education: B.Sc. (Gold Medal) and M.Sc. (Gold Medal) in Computer Engineering from Mekelle University, followed by doctoral research at the Center for Artificial Intelligence Research (CAIR), Norway. His research focuses on time-series analysis, anomaly detection, IoT, and Industry 4.0 applications. Key research areas include multivariate time-series modeling, deep learning for anomaly prediction in high-energy physics detectors, and AI-powered industrial monitoring. He has contributed to projects at CERN, Telecom Italia, and automotive manufacturing, emphasizing data-driven solutions. Awards include Gold-Medal Awards for academic excellence in both B.Sc. and M.Sc. His work bridges theoretical machine learning with practical applications in energy efficiency, telecommunications, and particle physics instrumentation. Publications span IEEE journals and conferences, focusing on anomaly detection frameworks, NILM algorithms, and predictive modeling for industrial systems. Collaborations include institutions like CERN, Politecnico di Torino, and Midori srl, an energy efficiency startup.

William PutnamView profile

Assistant Professor

• Photonics
• Quantum Information Science
• Nanophotonics
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Dr. William Putnam is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of California, Davis. His research focuses on developing novel photonic devices and systems to enable compact, table-top particle accelerators, free-electron lasers (FELs), and chip-scale laboratories for strong-field laser physics. His work integrates nanoscale photonics, quantum optics, and electrostatic particle manipulation to advance applications in medical imaging, industrial processing, and fundamental physics. Research interests include subwavelength-structured waveguides, strong-field optoelectronics, and electrostatic charged-particle guidance. His group pioneers technologies such as heralded electron sources for microscopy and lithography, and attosecond time-domain spectroscopy platforms for ultrafast optical analysis. Recent efforts emphasize phase-matching techniques in silicon photonics and mid-infrared photodetection for compact accelerator development. Labs and teams: The Putnam Research Group at UC Davis collaborates on interdisciplinary projects spanning quantum engineering, nanophotonics, and advanced microscopy. Key projects include the NSF CAREER-funded 'Chip-Scale, Field-Resolved Detection of Mid-Infrared Light' initiative and the 'Integrated Attosecond Time-Domain Spectroscopy' platform.

Bill AshmanskasView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Instrumentation and readout electronics
• FPGA-based digital electronics
• Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
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Bill Ashmanskas is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Arts & Sciences. His roles include teaching undergraduate physics courses and developing curriculum, alongside research in instrumentation, FPGA-based electronics, and medical imaging technologies. He is affiliated with both the Physics department’s HEP Instrumentation Group and the Radiology department’s Physics and Instrumentation Group. Education includes a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley (1998) and an A.B. from Harvard University (1992). His research focuses on readout electronics for High Energy Physics and Positron Emission Tomography (PET), with notable contributions to waveform-sampling DAQ systems and ASIC testing for HL-LHC upgrades. Key research interests span instrumentation design, medical imaging innovations, and HEP detector technologies. Recent publications emphasize PET-DBT hybrid systems and radiation-tolerant electronics. Awards include the 2020 Provost’s Teaching Excellence Award and a 2005 PECASE for early-career scientific achievement. Grants/Advising: Active in CDF and ATLAS collaborations, with extensive contributions to Fermilab experiments and Penn’s HEP instrumentation projects. Labs/Teams: HEP Instrumentation Group (Physics), Radiology Physics Group (Penn Medicine).

Talitha BromwichView profile

Researcher

• Biodiversity Conservation
• Sustainable Food Systems
• Environmental Science
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Talitha Bromwich is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Nature-positive Hub within the Sustainable Food Solutions team at the University of Oxford’s Interdisciplinary Centre for Conservation Science. Her work focuses on data-driven methods to advance biodiversity conservation and sustainable food systems. She holds a PhD in Physics from the University of Oxford and an MSc in Global Biodiversity Conservation from the University of Sussex. Research interests include developing analytical tools for sustainable food systems, biodiversity footprinting methodologies, and nature recovery strategies. She collaborates with businesses to reduce environmental impacts and contributes to initiatives like the Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery. Her articles span environmental science and physics, including advancements in beam stabilization for particle accelerators and biodiversity policy frameworks. Notable projects include the DEAP-3600 dark matter detector and feedback systems for linear colliders.

• Quantum Dots
• Semiconductor Physics
• Photonics
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Dr Ed Clarke is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Sheffield's School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, affiliated with the National Epitaxy Facility. His research focuses on quantum dot technologies, semiconductor optoelectronics, and quantum phenomena in nanostructures. Key areas include spintronics, photonics, and the development of advanced optoelectronic devices. Academic Roles: Senior Research Fellow Affiliations: National Epitaxy Facility, School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Research interests span quantum dot lasers, spin polarization, terahertz generation, and polariton condensates. He has contributed significantly to understanding light-matter interactions in nanostructured materials and their applications in quantum technologies. Recent work includes optimizing spin polarization in quantum dot systems and exploring quantum control mechanisms for solid-state qubits. His publications highlight advancements in photonics, nanophotonics, and semiconductor device engineering.

• Particle Physics
• Neutrino Physics
• Dark Matter Detection
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Dr Anthony Ezeribe is a Researcher at the University of Sheffield's School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, specializing in experimental particle physics and astroparticle physics. He serves as the Underground Laboratory Operations Officer and is affiliated with the Particle Physics and Particle Astrophysics Research Cluster. His primary contributions focus on the DUNE (Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment) and COSINE-100 collaborations, advancing neutrino physics, dark matter detection, and detector technology. His research interests encompass neutrino oscillations, neutrino interactions in liquid argon time projection chambers (LArTPCs), dark matter searches using sodium iodide detectors, and the development of advanced computing frameworks for high-energy physics experiments. Dr. Ezeribe has contributed to the design and optimization of DUNE's detectors, including Phase II concepts, and has pioneered algorithms for neutrino vertex reconstruction using machine learning. He also investigates background reduction techniques in COSINE-100 and explores novel gas mixtures for directional dark matter detection. Dr. Ezeribe's work integrates cutting-edge detector technologies, data analysis methodologies, and international collaborations to address fundamental questions in particle physics. His recent efforts include improving the sensitivity of DUNE to supernova neutrinos and enhancing the performance of pixel-readout systems in LArTPCs. He actively participates in the European Strategy for Particle Physics, contributing to accelerator upgrades and computing infrastructure for large-scale experiments.

Hugh LippincottView profile

Associate Professor

• Atomic Physics
• Dark Matter Detection
• Particle Physics
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Hugh Lippincott is an Associate Professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), specializing in experimental atomic physics with a focus on dark matter detection. His research involves the DEAP/CLEAN program, using liquid argon and neon to detect WIMPs and solar neutrinos through scintillation timing and pulse shape discrimination. He earned his Ph.D. in 2010 from Yale University under Daniel McKinsey, with a dissertation on dark matter detection techniques. Key projects include the LZ (LUX-ZEPLIN) experiment with 7 tonnes of liquid xenon, and the HydroX initiative to enhance sensitivity to low-mass dark matter using hydrogen-doped xenon. He also contributes to the Scintillating Bubble Chamber (SBC) project for background-reduced dark matter searches. His work addresses challenges like nuclear recoil scintillation efficiency and alpha background mitigation in detectors. Lippincott’s research spans experimental particle physics, cosmology, and detector technology development. He collaborates on underground facilities like SNOLAB and the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF). His efforts aim to advance our understanding of dark matter’s role in the universe through cutting-edge experimental methods.

• Nuclear Physics
• Experimental Nuclear Physics
• Gamma-ray Spectroscopy
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Sean Freeman is a Professor of Nuclear Physics at the University of Manchester, specializing in experimental nuclear physics. His career includes roles as Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, and Reader before his current position. He holds a B.A. from Balliol College Oxford and a Ph.D. from the Victoria University of Manchester. Freeman has conducted research at Yale University, the Niels Bohr Institute, and Argonne National Laboratory. He is Chair of the STFC Science Board and a Fellow of the Institute of Physics. Education: B.A. (Hons) Physics, Balliol College, Oxford University Diploma in Advanced Studies in Science (Distinction), Victoria University of Manchester Ph.D. Physics, Victoria University of Manchester Research interests include nuclear structure, gamma-ray spectroscopy, and transfer reactions. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to advancing physics and technology. Awards include the John Birks Prize for Physics (1988). He has advised 10 postgraduate students and collaborates internationally through institutions like CERN and the Dalton Nuclear Institute. Recent research focuses on nuclear spin-orbit splitting and accelerator upgrades.

Hossain AhmedView profile

Associate Professor

• Particle Physics
• High Energy Physics
• Elementary Particle Physics
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Hossain Ahmed is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at Saint Francis Xavier University. His research focuses on particle physics, particularly in areas such as B meson decays, CP violation studies, lepton flavor violation, and dark matter physics. He is actively involved in the Belle II experiment, contributing to precision measurements and searches for new physics phenomena. His work includes analyzing data from the Belle and Belle II detectors to study fundamental interactions and particle properties. Key research topics include time-dependent CP asymmetries, rare decay processes, and constraints on the CKM matrix elements. He has also explored exotic particle states like pentaquarks and potential dark sector interactions through collider experiments. Recent contributions involve developing advanced analysis techniques such as graph neural network-based flavor tagging and studying production mechanisms of particles like Υ(10753). His research bridges high-energy physics with cosmological questions, addressing topics like baryogenesis and dark matter production via exotic decay channels. Despite no listed academic awards or students, his collaborative work with international teams like Belle II underscores his role in advancing frontiers of particle physics through precision measurements and innovative methodologies.

Yoko HasegawaView profile

Professor

• Japanese Linguistics
• Syntax
• Semantics
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Yoko Hasegawa is a Professor of Japanese at the University of California, Berkeley, specializing in Japanese linguistics. She holds a PhD from UC Berkeley and serves as Coordinator of the Japanese Language Program. Her research focuses on syntax, semantics, pragmatics, and sociolinguistics, particularly examining Japanese clause linkage (e.g., TE-constructions), speech-style shifts, and cognitive linguistics perspectives. She has contributed to the Cambridge Handbook of Japanese Linguistics and co-authored works on Japanese semantics and translation studies. Her academic roles include teaching advanced Japanese linguistics courses and overseeing language program curricula. While her primary affiliation is with the Department of Linguistics (implied by her specialization), her work intersects with East Asian Studies and cognitive science. Collaborative projects in high-energy physics (e.g., ATLAS detector research) suggest interdisciplinary engagement, though these may reflect collaborative contributions rather than primary research focus. Research interests span pragmatic analysis of speech modes, frame semantics, and the interplay of language and culture. Her publications address topics like politeness frameworks, lexical semantics in translation, and the cognitive underpinnings of Japanese syntax. Despite extensive scholarly output, no specific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. Advising activities are not detailed here, but her role as program coordinator implies mentorship in language pedagogy. Lab affiliations or teams are not specified, though her involvement with the ATLAS Collaboration indicates potential participation in physics-related research networks.

Wladislaw MichailowView profile

Research Fellow

• Terahertz Science and Technology
• Quantum Physics
• Semiconductor Devices
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Dr. Wladislaw Michailow is a Junior Research Fellow at Trinity College and Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge. His research focuses on terahertz science, quantum transport in low-dimensional systems, and semiconductor device engineering. He holds a PhD in Physics from Cambridge, following a Master’s at TU Munich and a Bachelor’s at the University of Augsburg. Education: BSc Physics (2015) – University of Augsburg MSc Physics (2017) – Technical University of Munich PhD Physics (2021) – University of Cambridge His work bridges classical and quantum physics, developing terahertz detectors/modulators and exploring novel materials like graphene and MoS₂. He leads the TeraCom consortium for high-speed terahertz communications and collaborates with the Semiconductor Physics Group. Notable awards include the Rudolf Diesel Medal and George and Lillian Schiff Studentship. Supervises 3 PhD students and 2 MRes students. Key research themes: terahertz photonics, quantum transport, and metamaterials. Active in EPSRC-funded projects and has over 30 publications. His lab focuses on low-temperature physics and device prototyping.