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Professor
Shuang Ma Andersen is a Full Professor at the Department of Green Technology (IGT) and SDU Chemical Engineering, specializing in electrocatalysis, fuel cell technologies, and sustainable resource recovery. Her research focuses on oxygen evolution reaction (OER) catalysts, membrane electrode assemblies, and innovative synthesis methods for iridium/platinum-based systems.
Professor
Jingyi Chen is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Arkansas. She serves as Vice Chair in the College of Arts & Sciences and leads the Chen Research Group focused on rational design and synthesis of functional nanomaterials for energy conversion and human-health applications. PhD, Chemistry & Nanotechnology – University of Washington (2006) MA, Chemistry – State University of New York College at Buffalo (2002) BS, Chemistry – Sun Yat-sen University (1997) Her research spans three major projects: Project I: Developing cost-effective catalysts for fuel cell applications through precise synthesis of copper-based bimetallic nanocrystals. Project II: Surface modification of nanoparticles with polydopamine for bio-related applications like low-friction coatings. Project III: Creating nanoplatforms for targeted drug delivery against antibiotic-resistant infections and cancer. Recent publications focus on nickel phosphide nanoparticles (2024), perovskite oxide oxygen evolution catalysts (2023-2024), and silver nanoparticle antimicrobial mechanisms (2020-2023). Her group has produced 15+ recent publications in journals like ACS Nano , J. Phys. Chem. C , and ACS Infectious Diseases . Award highlights include: Thomson Reuters Top 1% Highly Cited Researcher (2015-2018) Arkansas Research Alliance Fellow (2018) Women’s Giving Circle Award (2014) Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award (2011) She has mentored over 20 graduate and undergraduate students , including Ryan Manso (PhD 2022), Isabelle Niyonshuti (PhD 2021), and David Thompson (DOE SCGSR awardee 2022). Her lab (CHBC 304/306/309) employs advanced tools like synthesis setups , electrochemical stations , and laser irradiation systems .
Professor
Leijun Li, PhD, P.Eng., is a Professor in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Alberta, where he also serves as Chair. With a career spanning institutions including Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, University of Northern Iowa, and Utah State University, he specializes in physical metallurgy , welding metallurgy , and additive manufacturing . His research focuses on microstructure characterization, mechanical properties, and modeling of non-equilibrium phase transformations during welding and AM processes. Current affiliations: University of Alberta, American Welding Society, ASM International Research themes: Additive manufacturing of alloys, Corrosion science, Pipeline metallurgy, Phase transformations, Welding robotics He has received multiple AWS Hobart Awards (4 times) and Savage Awards (2 times) for his work on pipeline welding and metallurgy. His group has published extensively on topics including delta-ferrite retention in Grade 91 steel, inverse bainite transformations , and welding defect analysis . Recent projects include NSERC Alliance Missions Grant for rare earth mineral recovery and Alberta Innovates Ecosystem Program for advanced manufacturing. Key collaborators: Dr. Tom Lienert, Dr. Xiaoying Fang, Dr. P-Q Xu Labs: Rooms 2-158/3-133 (CME Building), Office 12th Floor DICE Building
Lecturer
J J Keating is a Lecturer in the School of Pharmacy at University College Cork (UCC), Ireland. His research focuses on impurity profiling of amphetamine-type drugs of abuse, particularly newly emerging hallucinogenic amphetamines, and their forensic applications. He has contributed significantly to understanding synthetic routes of illicit drugs and their toxicity. Keating holds a PhD in Medicinal Chemistry from Trinity College Dublin and has extensive postdoctoral and research experience. Education: BSc (Pharm) from Trinity College Dublin, PhD in Medicinal Chemistry, and advanced teaching qualifications including an MA in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education from UCC. Research Grants: Secured over €289,667 in funding, including projects on forensic impurity profiling and synthesis of hallucinogenic amphetamines. Awards: Recognized with Top 100 Dynamic Irish Pharmacists (2013/2014), UCC Teaching Award (2013), and several best presentation/poster awards in pharmacy and chemistry colloquia. His teaching spans medicinal and organic chemistry, with a focus on integrating pharmacy education into the UCC BPharm curriculum. He actively contributes to continuing professional development for pharmacists and chairs key committees, including the Pharmacy Mature Student Entry Route. Collaborations include work with Dr. Dara Fitzpatrick on Broadband Acoustic Resonance Dissolution Spectroscopy.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Hao Lou is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry at the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy. His research integrates computational modeling and experimental approaches to advance drug formulation design, with emphasis on subcutaneous delivery systems for biologics and oral formulations. Research focuses on: Computational pharmaceutics using machine learning and molecular dynamics Subcutaneous delivery of monoclonal antibodies and protein therapeutics In vitro emulation of subcutaneous absorption (ESCAR system) Formulation optimization for cyclic peptides and biologics Protein stabilization and drying techniques Recent publications demonstrate novel applications of molecular dynamics simulations in predicting peptide properties, optimizing high-concentration protein formulations, and developing biorelevant dissolution methods. Work appears in pharmaceutical sciences journals covering formulation design and computational modeling. Developed innovative platforms including an Emulator of Subcutaneous Absorption and Release (ESCAR) and protein-hyaluronic acid precipitation techniques. Contributes to advancing dry powder processing for inhaled formulations.
Professor
Anne Seidlitz is a Professor of Pharmaceutical Technology at the Free University of Berlin since October 2024, previously holding the same position at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (2021-2024). Affiliated with the Institute of Pharmacy , she leads the Seidlitz Pharmaceutical Technology Group , focusing on solid dosage forms and biorelevant drug release studies using 3D printing and hydrogel compartments . Doctorate in Pharmaceutical Technology (Greifswald, 2009) Habilitation in Natural Sciences (Greifswald, 2015) Qualified Person under German Medicines Act (AMG) Visiting Professorships: Hamburg, Jena Research Interests: Formulation development for implants , intravitreal injections , and subcutaneous delivery systems , with emphasis on biorelevant dissolution testing under physiological flow/movement conditions. Her group pioneers 3D-printed drug delivery devices and custom hydrogel models for vitreal , ear canal , and vascular implants . Publication Trends: Recent articles focus on thermal stability of steroids during extrusion, individualized implant design , and hydrogel compartments for non-oral dissolution testing . Key collaborations include EUFEPS Network and APV (Association for Pharmaceutical Process Engineering). Scientific Involvement: Member of EUFEPS Network on Bioavailability Scientific Council, German Federal Chamber of Pharmacists Active in APV (Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Pharmazeutische Verfahrenstechnik) Student Supervision: Mentored 24+ theses including 3D-printed tablets , implant coatings , and vitreal drug distribution . Collaborates with institutions in Düsseldorf , Jena , and Hamburg .
Senior Lecturer
Christopher Kirkland is a Senior Lecturer in Politics at York St John University's School of Humanities, specializing in British political economy, crisis theory, and electoral studies. His research examines how crises shape political institutions and party ideologies, with recent work analyzing constitutional aspects of Brexit. He holds a BA in Politics and Modern History from University of Manchester, MA in Politics Research Track from University of Nottingham, and PhD from University of Sheffield (2015). Kirkland has authored monographs on Labour's economic ideology and election classification in Britain. Research focuses on party responses to economic crises, electoral behavior, and UK constitutional development. His mixed-methods approach combines historical institutionalism with contemporary political analysis. Recent publications address tactical voting, electoral system reform, and post-Brexit governance. Kirkland teaches British politics, comparative politics, and political analysis modules. His public engagement includes frequent contributions to The Conversation on UK elections and constitutional issues.
Associate Professor
Ben Mason is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno (joined January 2025). Previously, he held faculty positions at Oregon State University's College of Engineering and conducted research at the U.S. Geological Survey's Geologic Hazards Science Center in Golden, Colorado. He holds a Professional Engineer certification (State of Colorado). Education: Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 2011 M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of California, Berkeley, 2007 B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, 2006 Research Focus: Mason's work centers on geological earthquake engineering, cascading hazards (e.g., earthquake-tsunami interactions), coastal geotechnics, and post-disaster field reconnaissance. He has conducted extensive studies on fault displacement uncertainty, anthropogenic impacts on ground failure, and sediment instability during tsunami events. His recent projects include analyses of the 2023 Türkiye earthquakes (Pazarcık and Kahramanmaraş) and the 2022 Chihshang earthquake in Taiwan. Publications Trends: His recent articles emphasize advanced modeling techniques for seismic hazards, integration of field observations with theoretical frameworks, and contributions to building code improvements. He frequently collaborates on multi-hazard studies involving tsunami and earthquake interactions, particularly focusing on soil dynamics and liquefaction mechanisms in coastal regions. Grants & Advising: No specific grants or advisee information is provided in the text. However, his involvement with the GEER team (Geo-engineering Extreme Events Reconnaissance) indicates active participation in disaster-response research initiatives. Labs/Teams: Participates in the GEER team for post-disaster geotechnical investigations and collaborates with research groups studying seismic risks and coastal infrastructure resilience. His work leverages centrifuge modeling facilities and state-of-the-art geophysical analysis tools.
Professor
Shawn D. Whiteman serves as Professor and Interim Dean in the College of Education and Human Services at Utah State University, where he leads the Department of Human Development and Family Studies. His interdisciplinary work bridges developmental science, family studies, and public health to examine youth outcomes through adolescence and early adulthood. His educational background includes a PhD in Human Development and Family Studies (Statistics) from The Pennsylvania State University (2004), an MA in Psychology from Wake Forest University (2000), and a BA in Psychology from Shippensburg University (1998). PhD, Human Development and Family Studies (Statistics), The Pennsylvania State University, 2004 MA, Psychology, Wake Forest University, 2000 BA, Psychology, Shippensburg University, 1998 Whiteman’s research centers on sibling relationships as critical pathways for social influence and comparison within family systems. He investigates how sibling dynamics shape health behaviors, socioemotional adjustment, and developmental trajectories through adolescence into emerging adulthood. His work integrates longitudinal methodologies with family systems theory to unpack bidirectional sibling influences, differential parental treatment, and contextual factors like military deployment or pandemic disruptions. Current projects examine sibling mediation of substance use pathways, sport participation patterns, and crisis-related family adaptations. Analysis of his recent publications reveals consistent focus on sibling relationship mechanisms across developmental contexts. His work increasingly incorporates crisis events (military deployment, pandemics) as natural experiments to study family resilience. Methodologically, he combines advanced longitudinal modeling with mixed-methods approaches, particularly in military family and sibling sport research. His scientific recognition includes: Faculty Researcher of the Year (2019) from Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services, Utah State University Purdue University Scholar (2014) Early Career Research Achievement Award (2012) from Purdue University Whiteman mentors doctoral students in Human Development and Family Studies, with recent graduates including Leslie Page, Iliana Wilkinson, Jenna Dayley, and Liam Fischback. His research program receives substantial external funding from the National Institutes of Health and Department of Defense, supporting investigations into military family resilience and youth health behaviors. Current projects include longitudinal studies of wartime deployment effects on sibling relationships and pandemic-related family stress pathways. His work operates within university-wide research infrastructure at Utah State, collaborating with military family research centers and leveraging longitudinal datasets on sibling dynamics across diverse family structures.
Associate Professor
Jack Montgomery is an Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Auburn University's College of Engineering, specializing in Geotechnical Engineering. He holds a Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of California-Davis and California Polytechnic State University. His research focuses on Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering, Landslides, Dam Engineering, Sinkholes, and Advanced Site Characterization. He has received the prestigious NSF CAREER award for his work on piping mechanisms in unsaturated soils. His projects include developing landslide warning systems for Alabama highways, studying liquefaction effects in earthquakes, and integrating geophysics into infrastructure assessments. He collaborates with agencies like ALDOT and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission on critical infrastructure resilience. His lab work includes centrifuge modeling, geotechnical reconnaissance, and advanced numerical simulations. Education: Ph.D. Civil Engineering, University of California-Davis M.S. Civil Engineering, University of California-Davis B.S. Civil Engineering, California Polytechnic State University Research emphasizes landslide prediction, dam stability, and seismic risk mitigation. Recent efforts include machine learning applications for foundation design and sinkhole tracking via media reports. Key Awards: NSF Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program Award Advising and Grants: Collaborates with federal agencies on $1M NRC-funded advanced nuclear reactor research and leads Auburn’s geotechnical engineering outreach. His work appears in 20+ peer-reviewed articles and field investigations. Labs/Teams: Active in Auburn’s Advanced Structural Engineering Lab and Highway Research Center, contributing to Alabama’s transportation infrastructure resilience.
Professor
Shelly Gulati is a Professor of Bioengineering in the School of Engineering and Computer Science at the University of the Pacific, where she bridges technical bioengineering research with transformative educational practices. Her academic credentials include: Post-doctoral training at Imperial College London (2007-2009) PhD in Bioengineering from the University of California, Berkeley and San Francisco (2006) BS in Chemical Engineering from John Hopkins University (2000) Professor Gulati's research spans Microfluidics , Biological Fluid Flow , and Engineering Education . Early work focused on micro-droplet dynamics, drug dissolution testing, and biological fluid applications using microfluidic platforms. Her recent trajectory emphasizes pedagogical innovation, including curriculum redesign, advising models, and initiatives supporting underrepresented students. She integrates entrepreneurial-minded learning into bioengineering education while developing frameworks for self-regulated learning and online community building. Publication trends reveal a strategic pivot from bioengineering fundamentals (2016-2018) toward educational scholarship (2021-2024). Recent work addresses first-year experience transformation, integrative advising, and equity-focused learning practices, reflecting her commitment to reshaping engineering education through evidence-based approaches. Gulati actively reimagines academic advising through initiatives like the "Thriving Tigers" model, which unifies faculty, academic, and career services. She designs targeted interventions such as book clubs for female engineering students and remote rapport-building activities, demonstrating holistic investment in student development beyond traditional classroom boundaries. While earlier microfluidics research likely involved experimental laboratory work, her current leadership centers on educational program development and assessment within the School of Engineering and Computer Science.
Research Professor
Seyyed A. Hosseini is a Research Professor at the Bureau of Economic Geology (BEG), Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas at Austin . His work focuses on subsurface fluid dynamics with applications to geological carbon storage (CO 2 sequestration) and underground hydrogen storage . Education: Ph.D. in Petroleum Engineering (University of Tulsa, 2008) M.S. in Biotechnology (Sharif University of Technology, 2005) B.S. in Chemical Engineering (University of Isfahan, 2002) Research Interests include: Multiphase fluid flow in porous media Pressure-pulse testing for CO 2 monitoring Reservoir engineering fundamentals Machine learning for subsurface energy projects Geomechanical impacts of fluid injection Environmental risk assessment for CO 2 and hydrogen storage Article Trends reveal his expertise in developing applied methodologies for CO 2 and hydrogen storage, emphasizing machine learning integration , 3D modeling , and fault leakage detection . Recent work explores deep learning workflows and microfluidic experiments for subsurface energy systems. Grants and Funding PI on a $1.5M DOE/NETL grant (2015) to study brine extraction for CO 2 storage pressure management Collaborative Initiatives include the SMART program for machine learning in CCS and partnerships with institutions in Mississippi, Texas, and the Gulf Coast . His research extends to laboratory experimentation following BEG's facility upgrades.
Professor
Prof. Dr. Werner Weitschies is a full professor at the Institute of Pharmacy, University of Greifswald, heading the Department of Biopharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology since 1998. He studied pharmacy and earned his PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences in 1990, followed by industrial research at Schering AG and the Free University of Berlin. Research Focus: Gastrointestinal behavior of dosage forms In vivo imaging of drug delivery systems Development of biorelevant dissolution models Oral formulation development Transporter systems in the GI tract Intraocular, intramuscular, and subcutaneous drug delivery 3D-printed implants His group is currently funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) to develop ultrafast analytical systems and a biorelevant release test device (BRD 700) for predictive characterization of pharmaceuticals, aiming to replace in vivo studies with validated in vitro methods.
Professor
Jesper Østergaard serves as Professor of Pharmaceutical Physical Chemistry within the Department of Pharmacy at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. With over 20 years of continuous service at the institution, he progressed through the academic ranks from Assistant Professor (2003-2006) to Associate Professor (2006-2018) before attaining full Professorship in 2019. His academic journey began with a PhD in pharmaceutical sciences from the University of Copenhagen in 2003. Professor Østergaard's research focuses on advancing fundamental understanding of drug development processes, particularly transport, dissolution, release phenomena, and chemical stability/kinetics. His work emphasizes the interplay between physical chemical properties of drug substances and excipients with transport processes and kinetics related to drug delivery. He has developed novel analytical approaches for physical chemical characterization, including techniques for measuring diffusivity, molecular interactions, and partitioning. His research has significant implications for subcutaneous and intramuscular injectable formulations, with a key focus on developing biopredictive in vitro release testing platforms that emulate in vivo conditions. Current research directions include physicochemical profiling using Taylor dispersion analysis and affinity capillary electrophoresis, design and characterization of injectable depot formulations, development of in vitro release testing methods for long-acting injectables, and application of UV-Vis imaging for drug dissolution and release testing. His publication record demonstrates consistent output across these areas, with recent work emphasizing dissolution dynamics, biorelevant testing methods, and advanced analytical techniques. As an educator, Professor Østergaard is course responsible for the compulsory bachelor courses Pharmaceutical Physical Chemistry I and II, teaching approximately 200 pharmacy students annually. He also supervises master's students in pharmaceutical physical and analytical chemistry, continuing his commitment to training the next generation of pharmaceutical scientists.
Professor
Lyesse Laloui is Full Professor and Director of the Soil Mechanics Laboratory at EPFL's School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering. A world-renowned expert in geomechanics and sustainability, his research develops nature-inspired solutions for climate change mitigation and renewable energy adoption. His distinguished career includes ERC Advanced and Proof of Concept Grants, two honoris causa doctorates, and leadership roles in Academia Europaea and International Society of Soil Mechanics. Research focuses on: Thermo-hydro-mechanical behavior of energy geostructures Bio-inspired geotechnical solutions for soil improvement Radioactive waste repository safety CO₂ sequestration caprock integrity Urban underground space utilization Recent publications demonstrate innovations in geothermal metro station design, shale behavior characterization for energy applications, and bio-mediated soil stabilization. His laboratory has supervised over 35 PhD graduates now advancing geotechnical engineering globally. Professor Laloui founded 5 EPFL spin-offs including Enerdrape (Swiss Top 100 startup) and serves as European Director of the International Associated Research Centers for Urban Underground Space. His awards include the ASCE Kersten Lecture and InterPore Kimberly-Clark Distinguished Lectureship.
