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Prof. Dr. Laura Nyström is a Full Professor of Food Biochemistry at ETH Zurich's Department of Health Sciences and Technology (D-HEST), part of the Institute of Food, Nutrition and Health (IFNH). She leads a research group focused on sustainable food systems, dietary fiber mechanisms, and plant-based material utilization. Her career includes tenure as Assistant Professor (2009–2016) and Associate Professor (2016–2021) before her promotion to Full Professor in 2022. She also chairs the D-HEST department since 2022. Education: MSc (2002) and DSc (2008) in Food Sciences from the University of Helsinki, Finland. Postdoctoral research (2008–2009) in Cereal Technology at the same institution. Research Interests: Healthy and sustainable foods via plant-based materials Health-promoting dietary fiber interactions Genetic diversity of grains and crop utilization Antioxidant extraction from olive mill waste (co-founding Gaia Technologies GmbH) Development of analytical methods for food chemistry Scientific Contributions: Over 70 publications, 3 book chapters, and 2 patents ERC Starting Grant (2015), AOCS Young Scientist Award (2017), and ETH Zurich Leadership Award (2018) Advising & Innovation: Guided interdisciplinary research teams on food chemistry and sustainability Co-developed industrial partnerships for food waste valorization Labs & Initiatives: EPNOE (European Polysaccharide Network) collaborations HealthFerm citizen science project on sourdough fermentation

• Food Biochemistry
• Sustainable Food Systems
• Plant-Based Materials
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Dr. Laura Galazzo is a Lecturer at the Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zurich, affiliated with the Institute of Molecular Physical Sciences (IMPS). Her research focuses on biophysical chemistry and molecular dynamics, employing advanced spectroscopic techniques like Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) to study protein structure, phase transitions, and membrane transport mechanisms. She investigates topics such as liquid-liquid phase separation in proteins, ABC transporter function, and nitroxide radical dynamics in aqueous environments. Dr. Galazzo also contributes to methodological advancements in pulsed dipolar spectroscopy and neural network applications in spectroscopic data analysis. Her work bridges theoretical and experimental approaches, combining computational methods (e.g., ab initio molecular dynamics) with experimental techniques to address complex biological systems. Key areas of study include protein aggregation, conformational changes in large complexes, and the interplay between solvent effects and biomolecular behavior. Recent research highlights include studies on mycobacterial iron uptake mechanisms and the structural dynamics of pro-apoptotic peptides. Dr. Galazzo’s publications reflect a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches, integrating spectroscopy, computational modeling, and structural biology. Her contributions have advanced methodologies for distance measurements in biomolecules and provided insights into fundamental biological processes such as phase separation and membrane-mediated transport. She is actively engaged in promoting sustainable education through initiatives like the EquipSent project, aiming to enhance global access to scientific resources.

• Biophysics
• Protein Dynamics
• Molecular Biophysics
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Martha Millen is a researcher at the Institute of Molecular Physical Sciences (IMPS) at ETH Zurich. Her work focuses on solid-state NMR spectroscopy, dynamic nuclear polarization (DNP), and terahertz technology. Research Interests: She specializes in developing advanced instrumentation for magnetic resonance, including high-frequency gyrotrons, cryogenic-compatible components, and precision alignment systems. Her research bridges microwave engineering and materials science, with applications in structural biology and semiconductor analysis. Her recent publications highlight innovations in DNP hardware, electron decoupling techniques, and computational modeling of THz systems. The Institute of Molecular Physical Sciences at ETH Zurich provides institutional context for her technical contributions.

• Solid-State NMR Spectroscopy
• Dynamic Nuclear Polarization (DNP)
• Terahertz Technology
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Dr. Maxim Yulikov is a Lecturer at the Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zurich, Switzerland. He is affiliated with the Institute of Molecular Physical Sciences (IMPS), focusing on advanced spectroscopic techniques and biomolecular studies. His research integrates electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy, dynamic nuclear polarization (DNP), and molecular modeling to explore structural dynamics of biomolecules, heterogeneous materials, and functional nanomaterials. Key affiliations: ETH Zurich, IMPS Expertise: EPR spectroscopy, DNP, biomolecular structure analysis, nanomedicine His work emphasizes developing novel spin labels, optimizing DNP sensitivity, and studying protein-RNA interactions, dietary fibers, and phase-separated biomolecular condensates. Recent projects include designing Gd(III) spin labels, investigating copper interactions with biomolecules, and enhancing NMR sensitivity through tailored biradicals. Publications highlight contributions to RIDME spectroscopy, heterogeneous systems analysis, and materials chemistry. He teaches 529-0053-00L Polymer Physics Methods for Unstructured Biomolecules in the Fall semester 2025.

• Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) Spectroscopy
• Biomolecular Structure Analysis
• Dynamic Nuclear Polarization (DNP)
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Prof. Gunnar Jeschke is a Full Professor in Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) at the Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zürich, since April 2008. His research focuses on advanced EPR methodologies and their applications in catalysis, materials science, and biomolecular structure analysis. He leads the Institute of Molecular Physics (Inst. Mol. Phys. Wiss.) and teaches courses such as Physical Chemistry and Advanced Magnetic Resonance . His work bridges fundamental physical chemistry with applied studies in heterogeneous catalysis, environmental chemistry, and biophysical systems. Key Research Areas: EPR spectroscopy, catalytic reaction mechanisms, material characterization, and biomolecular dynamics. Recent Contributions: Development of real-time EPR techniques for monitoring catalytic reactions, elucidation of active sites in zeolites and single-atom catalysts, and structural studies of proteins in biomolecular condensates. Labs/Teams: Head of the Molecular Physics Institute at ETH Zurich, focusing on cutting-edge EPR instrumentation and interdisciplinary collaborations. His research innovations include the ih-RIDME spectroscopic method for probing heterogeneous environments and advancements in pulsed EPR for studying spin dynamics. Ongoing work emphasizes sustainable energy applications, such as methane-to-methanol conversion and CO 2 utilization.

• Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR)
• Catalysis
• Materials Science
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Alain Borel is a Lecturer and Research Data Management Specialist at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the Scientific Information Service (SISB-SOAR) and EDCH-ENS teaching unit. His work bridges academic research and information science, with a focus on research data management, computational chemistry, and MRI contrast agent development. Role : Lecturer in data management for chemical sciences Affiliation : EPFL Library's SOAR (Scientific Information Service) Expertise : Molecular modeling, EPR spectroscopy, programming (Python, JavaScript, Fortran), and FAIR data principles His research interests span Scientific Data Management (including dataset organization, naming conventions, and repository systems), Molecular Modeling of transition metal complexes using classical MD and DFT methods, and MRI Contrast Agent Development through analysis of gadolinium complexes' magnetic properties. He has contributed to tools like MarcXimiL for library record deduplication and ChemCalc for chemical infrastructure. Key article trends show continuous contributions to data management frameworks (2025-2019) alongside inorganic chemistry research (2009-2002) focused on gadolinium-based MRI agents, paramagnetic relaxation, and zero-field splitting phenomena. Alain Borel's technical and pedagogical work is evident in publications covering: Data Management : Decision trees, Zenodo communities, README templates Chemical Research : Gadolinium complexes, relaxivity, DFT calculations Library Science : UDC automation, bibliographic record comparison He teaches courses on Research Data Management in Chemistry and Information Literacy for Chemists , emphasizing practical data organization and scientific communication.

• Research Data Management
• Molecular Modeling
• Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
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Dr. Ioannis Pagonakis is a researcher at the Institute of Molecular Physical Sciences (ETH Zurich), specializing in solid-state NMR spectroscopy and gyrotron technology. His work bridges physics and engineering, focusing on advanced magnetic resonance instrumentation and high-power microwave systems for fusion energy research. University: ETH Zurich Department: Institute of Molecular Physical Sciences Email: ioannis.pagonakis@phys.chem.ethz.ch His research interests include: Dynamic Nuclear Polarization (DNP) for enhanced NMR sensitivity Gyrotron design and beam-wave interaction modeling Superconducting magnet development for compact, high-field applications Plasma diagnostics and electron beam dynamics in fusion devices Recent publications highlight trends in: Continuous-wave EPR/DNP spectroscopy at ultra-high magnetic fields Optimization of gyrotron cavity interactions and frequency agility Thermal management and mechanical support for superconducting magnets Electron decoupling techniques and polarization control in microwave systems Contact: ioannis.pagonakis@phys.chem.ethz.ch

• Solid-State NMR Spectroscopy
• Dynamic Nuclear Polarization (DNP)
• Gyrotron Technology
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Mikhail Agrachev is a Researcher at the Chair of EPR Spectroscopy at ETH Zurich. His work is based at the Institute of Molecular Physical Sciences (IMPS) in Zurich, Switzerland. Contact information includes the address at Vladimir Prelog Way 1-5/10 and a phone number: +41 44 633 20 30.

• Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
• Physical Chemistry
• Molecular Physics
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