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Zoran ŠtefanićView profile

Researcher

• Chemistry
• Structural Biology
• Biophysics
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Zoran Štefanić is a Senior Researcher and Head of the Laboratory for Chemical and Biological Crystallography at the Ruđer Bošković Institute in Zagreb, Croatia. He earned his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Zagreb in 2004, with a thesis on hydrogen bonding in amino acid derivatives. Research Interests : Structural biology, enzyme catalysis, crystallography, supramolecular chemistry, molecular dynamics, and biophysics. Key Contributions : Structural characterization of purine nucleoside phosphorylases, allosteric regulation studies, and development of mechanochemical synthesis methods. Scientific Awards : Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre Poster Prize (2004). Students : Supervised Lucija Papa (2017, structural studies of purine nucleoside phosphorylase) and Marta Bošnjaković (2018, phosphate binding in Helicobacter pylori enzymes). His recent publications focus on allosteric communication in enzymes , supramolecular materials , and ferroelectric phase transitions , with computational tools like MDavocado for protein motion analysis. He teaches Group Theory in Crystallography and contributes to outreach projects with the Croatian Association of Crystallographers.

Martin FernøView profile

Professor

• Reservoir Physics
• Multiphase Flow in Porous Media
• CO2 Storage
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Professor Martin Fernø is affiliated with the Department of Physics and Technology at the University of Bergen. His research focuses on reservoir physics, multiphase flow in porous media, CO2 and hydrogen storage, and enhanced oil recovery. He leads the Reservoir Physics – Energy Technology and CO2 Storage (CCUS) research group. Research interests include capillary heterogeneities, wettability effects, in-situ imaging via MRI/NMR/CT, and SCAL techniques. He has contributed to projects like HyPE (Hydrogen Storage in Subsurface Porous Media) and FluidFlower, a meter-scale CO2 storage laboratory. His work integrates experimental and computational methods to address energy transition challenges. Recent publications explore microbial interactions in hydrogen storage, CO2 mobility control via foam, and pore-scale dynamics. He advises PhD candidates and mentors master’s students in reservoir physics and energy technology. Key collaborations involve NORCE, Equinor, and the Research Council of Norway. Labs/Teams: FluidFlower Lab, Reservoir Physics Research Group Funding: HyPE (Research Council of Norway), CSSR (Center for Sustainable Subsurface Resources)

Bruce BalcomView profile

Professor

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Material Science
• Geological Materials Analysis
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Bruce Balcom is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of New Brunswick (UNB), leading the UNB MRI Centre. His work focuses on Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) innovations for material science applications, including porous media analysis, energy technologies, and biomedical imaging. He holds a PhD in Physics and has pioneered methods such as the SPRITE technique, enabling MRI visualization in materials like concrete, polymers, and geological samples. Research emphasizes MRI pulse sequence development, hardware innovations, and collaborations with academia and industry. Notable achievements include an NSERC Steacie Fellowship and a Canada Research Chair (2002–2016). Current projects span pore size measurement, lithium-ion battery analysis, and rock core studies with major oil companies. Publications highlight advancements in MRI techniques for fluid dynamics, material characterization, and energy applications. His lab is internationally recognized as a leader in material science MRI, with contributions to low-field MRI systems and portable sensors like the Proteus magnet. Grants and awards fund research into mechanochemical reactions, battery diagnostics, and shale characterization. Balcom’s work bridges fundamental physics with applied material science, addressing challenges in energy, environment, and engineering.

• Surface Chemistry
• Heterogeneous Catalysis
• Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM)
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Prof. Günther Sebastian is a Professor at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), affiliated with the TUM School of Natural Sciences and the Department of Physical Chemistry / Catalysis. His research focuses on surface chemistry and heterogeneous catalysis, employing advanced microscopy and spectroscopic techniques such as scanning tunneling microscopy (STM), photoelectron spectromicroscopy (PEEM), and low-energy electron microscopy (LEEM). His work emphasizes model systems to study catalytic reactions under high-pressure conditions. Education: Bachelor's/Master's in Physics, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU Munich), completed 1990 Doctorate in Scanning Tunneling Microscopy, University of Ulm, 1995 Postdoctoral research at ELETTRA Synchrotron in Trieste, followed by a Marie Curie Fellowship there Completed habilitation at Leibniz University Hannover in 2003 Research Interests: Prof. Sebastian's research integrates theoretical and experimental approaches to study catalytic processes at interfaces. Key areas include graphene growth mechanisms on metal substrates, high-pressure catalytic reactions, and the development of advanced imaging techniques for in situ analysis of surface reactions. His work bridges surface science and materials chemistry, with applications in energy storage and catalytic systems. Awards: DFG Habilitation Scholarship (2000-2001) Marie Curie Fellowship (1998-1999) Grants & Collaborations: His research has been supported through grants focusing on surface chemistry and catalysis. Collaborations include work with synchrotron facilities and materials science groups to advance in situ spectroscopic techniques. Labs & Teams: He leads a research group at TUM investigating catalytic interfaces and graphene-based systems, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches combining physics, chemistry, and engineering.

Doris WagnerView profile

Professor

• Plant Epigenetics
• Chromatin Remodeling
• Plant Developmental Biology
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Doris Wagner is the DiMaura Professor of Biology at the University of Pennsylvania in the Department of Biology within the School of Arts and Sciences. She leads an active research laboratory focused on plant epigenetics and developmental biology, with significant contributions to understanding chromatin remodeling in plants and the molecular mechanisms underlying floral development. Dr. Wagner received her Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley and completed postdoctoral training at the California Institute of Technology. Her research has established her as a leading figure in plant epigenetics, particularly in the study of SWI/SNF chromatin remodeling complexes and their role in plant development and stress responses. She founded the Epigenomics of Plants International Consortium (EPIC) in 2010 and serves as editor-in-chief of Current Opinion in Plant Biology. Her research interests center on how plant cells reprogram their identity and function during developmental transitions and in response to environmental inputs. Key areas include chromatin remodeling in plants, the role of SWI/SNF complexes in overcoming Polycomb repression, the regulation of floral development by the LEAFY transcription factor, and the interface between chromatin state and environmental responses. Her group employs genetic, epigenomic, computational, molecular, spatial transcriptomics, biochemical and synthetic biology approaches to study these questions. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on chromatin dynamics during plant development, with particular emphasis on SWI/SNF remodeling complexes, Polycomb-mediated silencing, and the pioneer activity of transcription factors like LEAFY. Her work bridges fundamental research in plant biology with potential applications in agriculture, particularly in understanding how plants can be engineered for enhanced resilience to environmental stress. Fellow of the American Society of Plant Biologists (2019) Founder of the Epigenomics of Plants International Consortium (EPIC) (2010) Editor-in-chief of Current Opinion in Plant Biology Dr. Wagner has mentored numerous graduate students and postdoctoral researchers who have gone on to successful careers in academia and industry. Her laboratory has received significant funding for research on plant epigenetics and development. Current research priorities include understanding the regulation of shoot architecture critical for optimal resource allocation and engineering the epigenome for enhanced plant resilience to environmental stress. The lab maintains active collaborations with researchers worldwide and has developed several innovative techniques for studying chromatin dynamics in plants.

• Biophysics
• Biochemistry
• Ophthalmology
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Justyn Regini is a Lecturer at the School of Optometry and Vision Sciences , Cardiff University, with research focused on the biophysical and biochemical properties of ocular tissues . His work primarily investigates alpha-crystallin —a molecular chaperone in the lens—and its role in cataract formation and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and multiple sclerosis. BSc (Hons) Geology (1989) MSc Radiation Physics (1990) PhD Biophysics (1994) Research spans: Lens and corneal transparency mechanisms Ageing-related protein modifications (glycation/oxidation) Structural studies using X-ray scattering and neutron diffraction at synchrotrons in the UK, France, and Japan Comparative analysis of cephalopod eye lenses to inform next-generation intraocular implants Publications highlight collaborations with institutions including Karlsruhe Institute of Technology , University of Illinois , and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology , with funding from Research into Ageing , BBSRC , and Fight for Sight . Teaching roles include module leadership for First-year Geometric Optics (aberrations, optical systems) Ocular Anatomy & Physiology (cornea, lens, comparative anatomy) Third-year dissertation projects MSc Study Skills Committee memberships: Postgraduate Committee, Teaching and Learning Committee.

Hae Yeon LeeView profile

Assistant Professor

• Materials Science
• NanoEngineering
• Quantum Materials
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Hae Yeon Lee is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering at Rice University. She holds a B.S. from KAIST (2014) and a Ph.D. from MIT (2021), both in Materials Science and Engineering. Her postdoctoral research at Columbia University expanded her expertise into 2D device fabrication and electrical characterization. Dr. Lee’s research focuses on optoelectronic and photonic properties of low-dimensional quantum materials, leveraging scanning microscopy techniques to visualize and control atomic/nanostructures for next-generation electronic and photonic devices. Education: Ph.D., Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2021) B.S., Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (2014) Research Interests: Her lab explores quantum materials’ properties through advanced microscopy (electron, photon, tip-based probes), emphasizing device realization and material design. Key areas include 2D materials, nanostructured devices, and interface engineering for optoelectronics/photonic applications. Techniques such as van der Waals epitaxy and in-situ characterization enable her group to innovate in quantum material systems. Awards: Samsung Scholarship (2016–2021) Advising & Labs: As a faculty member since January 2024, Dr. Lee leads her own lab at Rice, focusing on advancing quantum material technologies. Her work bridges fundamental material science with applied device development, supported by collaborations in the Materials Research Society and American Physical Society. Teaching: Courses include Thin Film and Device Physics, reflecting her expertise in materials engineering and electronic device principles.

Lucas CarettaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Quantum Materials
• Spintronics
• Magnetism
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Lucas Caretta is the Howard M. Reisman '76, P'09 Assistant Professor of Engineering at Brown University’s School of Engineering. His research focuses on designing magnetic, electronic, and optical properties of oxide thin films through epitaxial synthesis and in-situ characterization. He earned a BS from the University of Minnesota and a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from MIT. His postdoctoral work at UC Berkeley included President’s Postdoctoral and Ford Foundation Fellowships. Research interests include quantum materials, spintronics, ferroelectricity, multiferroics, and spin-orbit coupling. He explores interface engineering, thin film properties, and device design. His lab investigates emergent phenomena in atomically-precise thin films with applications in magneto-optics and magnetotransport. Key awards include NSF Graduate Fellowship (2013-2018) and GEM Consortium Fellowship (2013). He teaches ENGN 0410 (Materials Science) and ENGN 2460 (Electronic/Magnetic Materials Design). His work bridges nanoscale science with large-scale technological challenges, emphasizing materials for next-generation devices. Lab and affiliations: The CarettaLab focuses on advanced materials synthesis and characterization. He is affiliated with Brown’s School of Engineering and collaborates with institutions like UC Berkeley’s Ramesh Lab. Current projects include electric-field control of spin textures and multiferroic systems.

Jeremy OldfieldView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Resilience Research
• Social Ecology
• Child and Adolescent Mental Health
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Dr. Jeremy Oldfield is a Senior Lecturer and Deputy Head of the School of Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University. His research explores resilience through a social ecological lens , focusing on at-risk populations in Guatemala and the UK. PhD in Psychology of Education, University of Manchester (2013) MEd Psychology of Education, University of Manchester BSc (Hons) Psychology, Coventry University His work spans resilience-building post-disasters , mental health of students with special needs , bullying in educational settings , and ecological approaches to child development . Publications highlight a mix of quantitative and qualitative methodologies , with a focus on Guatemala and UK residential care . Research outputs include studies on teacher resilience , adolescent mental health , and innovative participatory methods like video interviewing. He has contributed to understanding post-traumatic growth and systemic risk factors affecting vulnerable youth. Chartered Member, British Psychological Society (BPS) Fellow, Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Dr. Oldfield teaches and supervises psychology students, with a focus on translating research into educational policy and intervention practices . He has led evaluations of national programs like Achievement for All and explored student non-attendance in higher education.

Brian EamesView profile

Professor

• Skeletal development
• Molecular genetics
• Synchrotron imaging
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Dr. Brian Eames is a Professor in the Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology at the University of Saskatchewan's College of Medicine. His research focuses on skeletal development and evolution, molecular genetics, synchrotron imaging, and 3D bioprinted tissue engineering. He leads an interdisciplinary lab of evolutionary and developmental biologists and tissue engineers. University of Saskatchewan, College of Medicine, Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology Research Interests: Skeletal cell differentiation mechanisms External signals directing bone/cartilage cell fate Pathway activation in skeletal development Application to osteoarthritis therapies Evolutionary variation in skeletal genetics Comparative transcriptomics across chordates Publication Trends (2016-2025): His work spans developmental biology, evolutionary genetics, biomedical engineering, and imaging technology. Key themes include proteoglycan signaling, 3D bioprinting for cartilage, comparative skeletal evolution in cartilaginous fishes, and gene network analysis using bioinformatics tools. Scientific Awards: CIHR New Investigator Salary Award Faculty of 1000 'Must Read' recognition Cover image in Tissue Engineering Part C Methods ACS Editors’ Choice feature Laboratory Overview: The Eames Lab integrates molecular genetics, advanced imaging, and tissue engineering to explore skeletal development and evolution. They employ zebrafish and pig models, synchrotron radiation imaging, and computational approaches to analyze gene co-expression networks.

• Microbiology
• Immunology
• Medical Microbiology
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Eli Cohen is a Research Fellow in the Department of Life Sciences at Imperial College London's Faculty of Natural Sciences. His work focuses on microbiology, immunology, and medical microbiology, with a particular emphasis on bacterial cell envelope structures, flagellar motility mechanisms, and molecular interactions in bacterial systems. Research interests include understanding how bacteria regulate cell shape, flagellar assembly, and membrane-associated processes. His studies employ advanced structural techniques like cryo-electron microscopy (CryoEM) to visualize molecular machinery in situ, revealing insights into protein adaptations and evolutionary strategies. Recent work highlights discoveries in Campylobacterota flagellar evolution, outer membrane porin-lipoprotein complexes, and the structural basis of bacterial motility. These studies bridge microbiology, structural biology, and molecular genetics to address fundamental questions in microbial physiology. Publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, analyzing flagellar motor mechanics, cell envelope biogenesis, and secretion systems. Eli's research contributes to understanding bacterial pathogenesis and cellular processes at the nanoscale.

Niaz AbdolrahimView profile

Associate Professor

• Multiscale Modeling
• Nanoporous Materials
• Nanowires
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Niaz Abdolrahim is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Rochester's Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences and Staff Scientist at the Laboratory for Laser Energetics. She specializes in computational materials science with expertise spanning solid mechanics, crystal plasticity, and multiscale modeling of nanoscale metallic composites and thin films. Her research investigates interface structure, interface-defect interactions, and mechanical properties of advanced materials using molecular dynamics, finite element methods, and Monte Carlo simulations. She focuses on predictive modeling of material behavior across atomic to continuum scales. Abdolrahim completed her PhD in Mechanical Engineering at Washington State University (2013) and postdoctoral research at MIT. Recent publications emphasize machine learning applications for materials characterization, radiation damage mechanisms, and nanoporous material design. James Clerk Maxwell Young Writers Prize (2013) Henry DeWitt Smith Scholarship, Minerals, Metals & Materials Society As guest editor for the Journal of Nanomaterials and Gordon Research Conference discussion leader, she advances materials research communities. Outreach includes nanotechnology workshops for high school students.

Jun KojimaView profile

Academic

• Combustion
• Microgravity Fluid Physics
• Aero/Space-Propulsion
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Jun Kojima is a Research Associate Professor at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Case School of Engineering, Case Western Reserve University. His research focuses on advanced optical diagnostics and thermal fluids science, particularly in aero-propulsion and low-gravity exploration. He holds a PhD in Environmental Energy from Kobe University (2000), a Master of Arts in Laser Velocimetry (1997), and a Bachelor of Arts in Thermal Fluids (1995), all from Kobe University. Research Interests: Combustion diagnostics, including Raman spectroscopy and chemiluminescence analysis Microgravity fluid physics and supercritical water oxidation Laser pulse manipulation and optical sensor development Extreme environment gas sensing and optical communications High-pressure combustion systems and aero/space propulsion Awards and Honors: Recipient of NASA Exceptional Space Act Award (2014) for NOCARS technology R&D100 Award (2011) for laser pulse-stretching innovations Multiple NASA Invention of the Year and Space Act Awards for contributions to combustion diagnostics Invited to SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket launch (2019) for Green Propellant Infusion Mission work Publications: His recent work includes studies on supercritical ethanol/water combustion, high-pressure swirl-stabilized combustion, and laser-based diagnostics for turbulent flames. Themes revolve around advancing combustion science through optical techniques and addressing challenges in extreme environments. Other Roles: On-site contractor at NASA Glenn Research Center since 2001 Contributor to NASA-funded projects and industry collaborations Labs/Teams: His research aligns with aerospace propulsion and thermal-fluids labs at Case School of Engineering and NASA partnerships.

Jeffrey BergthorsonView profile

Professor

• Combustion and Energy Systems
• Alternative Fuels
• Thermodynamics
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Jeffrey Bergthorson is a Professor at McGill University's Department of Mechanical Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering. He holds the prestigious William Dawson Scholar title. His research focuses on combustion and energy systems, particularly alternative fuels like biofuels and metal-based energy carriers. He develops experimental, computational, and analytical models to study fuel ignition properties, combustion dynamics, and energy conversion systems. Current research includes hybrid flames combining solid and gaseous fuels, Stirling-engine burner technologies for biomass cogeneration, and metal-water reactions for hydrogen production. He teaches courses such as MECH 240 Thermodynamics 1 and MECH 652 Dynamics of Combustion. Key awards include the William Dawson Scholar distinction. His work spans computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations, laser diagnostics for NO measurements, and metal-LOX propulsion systems. Research labs are centered on alternative fuels and combustion innovation.

Kyongok KangView profile

Researcher

• Biophysics
• Colloidal Chemistry
• Soft Matter Physics
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Dr. Kyongok Kang is a Researcher at the Institute for Biological Information Processes (IBI-4) at the Research Center Jülich. Her work focuses on non-equilibrium phase transitions in charged colloidal systems, particularly DNA-virus rods and protein aggregates under electric fields. She develops advanced instrumentation, including image-time correlation and in-situ electric field scattering techniques, to study dynamical states and structural arrest phenomena. Key research interests include protein misfolding/aggregation in electric fields, polyamine-DNA interactions, and chiral glass systems. Her studies explore biophysical mechanisms such as replica symmetry breaking (RSB) and field-induced criticality, with applications in functional soft-matter composites. Publications highlight advancements in understanding colloidal rod suspensions, shear-banding in soft glasses, and the interplay between electric fields and microscopic dynamics. Her work bridges fundamental physics with biotechnological applications, emphasizing non-equilibrium systems and electrokinetic effects. Dr. Kang collaborates extensively on experimental methodologies and theoretical modeling, contributing to the Helmholtz Association's research initiatives in energy, bioeconomy, and materials science.