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• Solid state physics
• Materials science
• Dielectric spectroscopy
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Sergejus Balčiūnas is an Associate Professor and Senior Researcher at Vilnius University's Institute of Applied Electrodynamics and Telecommunications. With a Doctorate degree in Physics, he has established himself as a prominent researcher in solid state physics and materials science, focusing on dielectric and impedance spectroscopy of advanced materials. His research interests span multiple domains of condensed matter physics, with particular emphasis on dielectric/impedance spectroscopy, phase transitions, ferroelectrics, piezoelectrics, and pyroelectrics . He has made significant contributions to the understanding of hybrid perovskites, metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and functional composite materials , exploring their fundamental properties and potential applications in energy harvesting, sensing, and optoelectronics. His work often combines experimental techniques with theoretical modeling to unravel complex phenomena in these materials. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on mixed-cation perovskites and their phase behavior, with particular attention to how cation engineering affects structural transitions and dielectric response. His research on metal-organic frameworks has uncovered important insights into dipolar dynamics and atmospheric effects, while his work on nanocomposites has advanced understanding of electromechanical coupling in polymer-based energy harvesting systems. His scientific achievements have been recognized with several prestigious awards including the Vilnius University Rector Award for scientific work (2021), the best dissertation award from the Lithuanian President (2021), and the best young researcher award from the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences (2020). Dr. Balčiūnas maintains active collaborations with researchers across Europe and has contributed to numerous international projects focused on advanced materials characterization. His work is frequently published in high-impact journals, demonstrating the significance and quality of his research in the field of condensed matter physics and materials science.

• Solid State NMR
• Dynamic Nuclear Polarization
• Functional Materials
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Dr. Vytautas Klimavičius is a Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Chemical Physics, Physics Faculty of Vilnius University. His professional activities are centered around advanced magnetic resonance techniques applied to materials science and chemistry. Dr. Klimavičius specializes in Solid State NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) and DNP (Dynamic Nuclear Polarization) techniques, with research focusing on functional materials. His work spans multiple areas including biomaterials (hydroxyapatite), energy storage materials (porous carbons), cement chemistry, catalysis, and luminescent materials. He has developed expertise in monitoring structural transformations at the molecular level using advanced NMR methodologies. His recent publications (2015-2022) demonstrate a consistent research trajectory in applying NMR and DNP techniques to diverse materials systems. The publications reveal a strong emphasis on understanding structure-property relationships in complex materials, with particular attention to spin dynamics, molecular ordering, and chemical transformations at various scales from nano to macro. Co-financing grant by Vilnius University foundation Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship for postdoctoral researchers Dr. Klimavičius has secured multiple research grants including internal Vilnius University funding for "Garnets as self-enhancing systems for Dynamic Nuclear Polarization (DNP)" (2022-2023), Research Council of Lithuania funding for "Synthesis and NMR crystallography of novel supramolecular aggregates" (2020-2022), and an Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship (2018-2020). He serves as Chair of the Master's program Life and Chemical Physics and is a committee member of Groupement AMPERE. His laboratory work focuses on Solid State NMR and DNP applications, with access to advanced instrumentation through Vilnius University's research infrastructure including the Spectroversum center. His research group collaborates extensively with international partners, particularly with German institutions through the Humboldt Foundation connections.

Ann-Christin PöpplerView profile

Professor

• NMR Spectroscopy
• Solid-state NMR
• Drug-polymer formulations
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Prof. Ann-Christin Pöppler is a Professor of Organic Structural Chemistry at the University of Würzburg, Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy, Institute of Organic Chemistry. She leads an active research group focused on NMR spectroscopy to investigate drug-polymer formulations and structural chemistry in biologically relevant environments. Her research centers on understanding drug molecules and their interactions in solid state and solution, synthesis and analysis of polymer platforms/hydrogels, and studying drug-matrix interactions for controlled release applications. Her group employs a versatile toolbox including 1D and 2D NMR in isotropic and anisotropic environments, diffusion NMR, solid-state NMR at various MAS speeds combined with DFT calculations and diffraction methods, DSC, and TGA. Prof. Pöppler's research spans multiple disciplines with a strong emphasis on pharmaceutical applications, materials science, and structural characterization. Her work demonstrates how NMR techniques can provide molecular-level insights into complex drug delivery systems, particularly focusing on how drugs interact with polymer matrices and biological environments. Her scientific contributions show a consistent focus on structural chemistry with applications in drug delivery, particularly examining poly(2-oxazoline) systems, bile-drug interactions, and advanced NMR methodologies for characterizing complex formulations. The publications reveal strong collaborative networks across European institutions. Prof. Pöppler actively mentors students at all levels, with numerous PhD, Master's, and Bachelor's students completing research in her group. Recent graduates have secured positions at companies like BASF and Siemens Healthineers or continued academic careers. Her laboratory combines NMR spectroscopy with complementary methods such as PXRD and quantum chemical calculations (CASTEP/GIPAW). The group utilizes 400 MHz and 600 MHz spectrometers for solution NMR and solid-state NMR capabilities up to 60 kHz magic angle spinning. They also conduct organic synthesis of drug derivatives and modified polymers to support their structural characterization work.

Sven FriedemannView profile

Associate Professor

• Tuning correlations in metals/insulators/semiconductors
• Hydrostatic pressure effects on materials
• Quantum oscillation measurements
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Dr. Sven Friedemann is an Associate Professor at the School of Physics , University of Bristol. His research focuses on understanding electronic behavior in quantum materials through hydrostatic pressure tuning, specializing in superconductivity , Fermi surface evolution , and strongly correlated systems . Key areas include unconventional superconductivity, charge density waves, and quantum criticality. Quantum oscillation measurements High-pressure transport/thermodynamic studies Heavy fermion metals Electronic structure under extreme conditions Recent research output highlights high-temperature superconductivity in hydrides , Lifshitz transitions , and vortex dynamics in ferromagnetic superconductors . His work spans hydrogen-rich materials and quantum critical points . 2021: Faculty of Engineering Pump Primping Fund 2020: EPSRC Equipment Awards for magnetometer upgrade and thin film evaporator

José Ángel Castellanos-ReyesView profile

Researcher

• Electron Microscopy
• Magnetism
• Condensed Matter Physics
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José Ángel Castellanos-Reyes is a Researcher in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Uppsala University, specializing in the Materials Theory division. His work focuses on theoretical modeling and simulations of electron-matter interactions, particularly in magnetic materials and nanostructures using advanced electron microscopy techniques. His research spans Electron Microscopy, Quantum Mechanics, Electrodynamics, Optics, and Solid-State Physics, with deep expertise in nanoplasmonics and nanophotonics developed during graduate studies. Current work centers on scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) and electron-energy-loss/gain spectroscopies (EELS/EEGS), investigating phonon and magnon excitations in magnetic systems. Key areas include angular momentum transfer to nanoparticles, temperature effects on magnon scattering, and multiple scattering phenomena in spectroscopic measurements. Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a cohesive research trajectory in theoretical electron microscopy, emphasizing computational models for magnon and phonon spectroscopy. His work bridges condensed matter theory with experimental microscopy, developing dynamical theories for angle-resolved EELS/EEGS that account for multiple scattering effects. Notable contributions include frameworks for detecting magnons at high resolution and simulating electron interactions with non-spherical nanoparticles, advancing quantitative analysis of magnetic and vibrational excitations at nanoscale. No scientific awards were mentioned in the available documentation. Information regarding student advising and research grant funding was not provided in the source materials. While affiliated with Uppsala University's Materials Theory group, specific laboratory facilities or dedicated research teams were not detailed in the provided content.

• Materials Chemistry
• Solid-State Chemistry
• Thermoelectric Materials
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Antonino Martorana is a Professor at the University of Palermo , affiliated with the School of Basic and Applied Sciences . He teaches courses such as Solid-State and Inorganic Materials Chemistry and Fundamentals of Chemistry , focusing on advanced materials for energy applications and structural analysis. Research Interests: His work spans materials chemistry, solid-state physics, and proton conductors, with emphasis on X-ray spectroscopy and nanostructured materials. Awards: No specific scientific awards are mentioned in the provided data. Students: He has supervised numerous theses on topics including solid oxide fuel cells, thermoelectric applications, and perovskite hybrids. Contact: Email: antonino.martorana@unipa.it | Phone: +3909123897953 Office Hours: Available Monday to Friday, 3:30 PM–5:30 PM at Viale delle Scienze, Building 17.

• Hyperpolarization
• Nuclear Magnetic Resonance
• NMR Spectroscopy
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Gaspard Huber is a Researcher at the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA), working within the IRAMIS institute, NIMBE unit, and LSDRM laboratory (Laboratory of Structure and Dynamics by Magnetic Resonance) since 2002. His research focuses on hyperpolarization techniques to overcome NMR's sensitivity limitations, with applications spanning metabolomics, biosensors, and materials science. His educational background includes: Chemical Engineering degree from ESCIL (now CPE Lyon), 1993 PhD from CEA Grenoble (1996, supervised by Dr. Jacques Gaillard) Habilitation to lead research (2006) Post-doctoral positions at University of Florence (1996-1998) and BIP-CNRS Marseille (1998-1999) Huber's research centers on hyperpolarization methodologies using parahydrogen and laser-polarized noble gases, enabling breakthroughs in metabolomic profiling of microscopic specimens and xenon-based biosensors . Current projects include ANR-funded SOFTNMR (flow NMR techniques) and HELPING (noble gas polarization), supporting active PhD and post-doctoral recruitment. His work bridges fundamental NMR physics with biomedical applications through supramolecular host-guest chemistry. Publication trends since 2013 reveal three interconnected domains: 1) Hyperpolarization engineering (SABRE/PHIP techniques for signal enhancement), 2) Supramolecular biosensors (cryptophanes/cucurbiturils for xenon detection), and 3) Metabolomic applications using HR-μMAS NMR. Key innovations include oxygen-carrying cucurbituril derivatives and single-scan diffusion-ordered NMR for hyperpolarized mixtures. He actively supervises students, with a new PhD fellow starting October 2024, and collaborates internationally through the HELPING project with laboratoire Kastler Brossel. His LSDRM laboratory provides specialized infrastructure for magnetic resonance research in materials and biomedicine. Notable patents include: 'Cucurbituril derivatives as oxygen carriers' (2017) NMR-based rubber characterization methods (2001) Reactor-NMR coupling devices (2000) Living cell analysis via NMR (2000)

• Magnetism
• Quantum Materials
• Neutron Scattering
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Mark Lumsden is a prominent Researcher at Oak Ridge National Laboratory specializing in quantum magnetism and neutron scattering techniques. His work focuses on unraveling exotic quantum phenomena in magnetic materials through advanced neutron scattering experiments at the High Flux Isotope Reactor (HFIR) and Spallation Neutron Source (SNS). His research interests span: Magnetism in iron-based superconductors Quantum spin liquids and fractional excitations Topological magnons and Dirac points Frustrated magnetic systems Field-induced quantum phase transitions Spin dynamics in low-dimensional materials Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2020-2024) reveals a consistent focus on quantum magnetic phenomena using neutron scattering. His work shows increasing emphasis on topological aspects of magnon spectra, field-tuned quantum effects in honeycomb lattices, and instrumentation development for next-generation neutron spectrometers. Key material systems include YbCl 3 , CrSiTe 3 , and frustrated quantum magnets. Scientific recognition: Elected Fellow of the Neutron Scattering Society of America (2022) for outstanding contributions to understanding magnetism in quantum materials Lumsden maintains an active research program with continuous funding evidenced by his publication record. He collaborates extensively through ORNL's user facilities, providing critical neutron scattering expertise to the global condensed matter physics community. His instrumentation work on spectrometers like CHESS enables new scientific capabilities for studying quantum materials. While not leading a named laboratory, Lumsden operates at the forefront of neutron scattering research within ORNL's Neutron Sciences Directorate, contributing to both fundamental discoveries and advanced instrumentation development for probing quantum magnetic phenomena.

Ruxandra CostescuView profile

Researcher

• Materials Science
• Nanotechnology
• Thin Film Deposition
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Dr. Ruxandra Costescu is a Scientific Researcher II at the National Institute for Materials Physics (NIMP) in Romania, where she works in the Laboratory of Surface and Interface Science. She has been part of NIMP since early 2010, contributing to in-depth studies of interfaces between ferromagnetic layers and semiconductor substrates, and specializing in X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) analysis. Prior to joining NIMP, she held post-doctoral positions between 2004 and 2008 at Max-Planck-Institut für Festkörperforschung in Germany and the Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research. Dr. Costescu completed her doctoral research program in Materials Science and Engineering at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2006, with a dissertation on 'Thermal transport on the nanometer scale and the effect of microstructure and interface resistance.' Her academic journey demonstrates a strong foundation in materials characterization and thin film technology. Her research focuses on materials science, particularly in the areas of thin film deposition and characterization techniques, molecular beam epitaxy (MBE), and interface science. She has made significant contributions to understanding the properties of TiO2-based materials, ferromagnetic-semiconductor interfaces, and the development of advanced characterization techniques. Her work spans multiple disciplines including nanotechnology, photocatalysis, ferroelectric materials, and semiconductor physics, with applications ranging from environmental remediation to spintronics. Analysis of her publication record reveals a consistent focus on developing and characterizing novel materials for applications in environmental remediation, energy conversion, and spintronics. A notable trend in her recent work is the investigation of doped TiO2 nanostructures for enhanced photocatalytic activity in water purification, as well as studies of magnetic properties at interfaces between different materials for potential spintronic applications. Dr. Costescu has received several prestigious awards for her research: 'IN HOC SIGNO VINCES' award (in Math and Natural Sciences) from the Romanian National Council of Scientific Research in Higher Education (CNCSIS) in 2010 Award for Best Young Researcher in 2010 from the State Department of Education, the Romanian Research and Design Patronage and the Romanian Academy She has secured significant research funding, including a CNCSIS reintegration grant for young researchers between 2010 and 2012, which enabled her to purchase and implement a new MBE chamber at NIMP. Since 2018, she has served as the NIMP coordinator for European Commission 'Horizon 2020' science popularization projects, working in partnership with other research institutes and universities. She also coordinates science education activities and outreach at NIMP. At NIMP, Dr. Costescu is one of the responsible persons for a Complex Surface Science System (included in the Special Systems and Objectives of National Interest 'IOSIN' program) and administers an XPS system with spatial resolution. Her laboratory work involves both fundamental research on material interfaces and practical applications in areas such as water purification and antimicrobial coatings, demonstrating her commitment to both theoretical understanding and real-world impact.

• Fractional order systems
• System identification
• Battery impedance modeling
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Jean-Denis Gabano serves as an Associate Professor specializing in Automatic Control and Systems at the University of Poitiers. He maintains dual affiliations with the Laboratory of Automated Systems Engineering (LIAS) at both ENSIP (École Nationale Supérieure d'Ingénieurs de Poitiers) and ISAE-ENSMA campuses, reflecting his integrated role across these engineering institutions. His research program bridges theoretical control systems with practical industrial applications, particularly in energy storage technologies. Dr. Gabano's research expertise centers on fractional-order calculus applications for modeling complex physical phenomena. His work primarily focuses on electrochemical systems, particularly battery impedance characterization across time and frequency domains, and thermal system identification. He has developed sophisticated identification algorithms that enable precise modeling of diffusion processes in batteries and heat transfer in thermal systems. His methodological innovations in fractional-order modeling have significant implications for improving battery management systems and thermal control in industrial applications. Analysis of his publication record reveals a clear research trajectory evolving from fundamental thermal system identification toward increasingly sophisticated battery impedance modeling. His most recent work (2023-2024) demonstrates advanced applications of fractional calculus to lithium-ion battery characterization, addressing critical challenges in impedance spectroscopy and parameter estimation. The interdisciplinary nature of his research connects control theory with electrochemistry and materials science, yielding practical methodologies for energy storage system optimization. Dr. Gabano leads research within the Automatic Control team at LIAS laboratory, focusing on developing advanced system identification methods using fractional calculus. His research group maintains strong collaborative ties with industry partners, particularly in the energy sector, to translate theoretical developments into practical engineering solutions. Current projects emphasize time-domain identification techniques as alternatives to traditional frequency-domain approaches, potentially reducing testing time for battery characterization while maintaining accuracy.

Joe PaddisonView profile

Researcher

• Quantum Materials
• Neutron Scattering
• Magnetism
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Joe Paddison is a Neutron Scattering Scientist and Computational Instrument Scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he has been working since 2024. Previously, he served as a Distinguished Staff Fellow & R&D Associate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (2019-2024), Junior Research Fellow at Churchill College, University of Cambridge, UK (2016-2019), and Postdoctoral Fellow at Georgia Institute of Technology, USA (2015-2016) under Prof. Martin Mourigal. His educational background includes a DPhil (PhD) in Inorganic Chemistry from the University of Oxford, UK (2011-2015), advised by Prof. Andrew Goodwin and Dr. Ross Stewart, and an MChem in Chemistry from the University of Oxford, UK (2007-2011). Dr. Paddison's research focuses on understanding quantum materials where disorder of atoms and magnetic moments generates unconventional states of matter. He employs scattering experiments and atomistic modeling techniques to study material structures at the nanoscale. His work centers in the Neutron Diffraction section as part of the Basic Energy Sciences project 'Understanding Quantum Matter Beyond the Unit Cell.' He is the author of software packages Spinteract, Spinvert, and Scatty for modeling scattering data from spin liquids and disordered materials. His publication record shows a consistent trajectory in quantum magnetism, with recent work focusing on spin liquids, skyrmion materials, and Kagome metals appearing in high-impact journals including Nature, Science, Physical Review Letters, and npj Quantum Materials. His research demonstrates increasing sophistication in both experimental techniques and computational modeling approaches. BTM Willis Prize (2021) European Physical Society Early Career Prize (2017) Dr. Paddison actively mentors early-career researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and collaborates extensively with academic institutions worldwide. His current work leverages major user facilities including the High Flux Isotope Reactor and the Spallation Neutron Source, positioning him at the forefront of neutron scattering research for quantum materials. He leads the development of computational approaches to analyze complex magnetic structures, with his software tools becoming increasingly adopted by the neutron scattering community. His current research directions include advancing methods for studying topological spin textures and developing new approaches for analyzing disordered quantum materials.