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Yao-Yuan MaoView profile

Assistant Professor

• Astrophysics
• Dark Matter Physics
• Galaxy Formation and Evolution
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Yao-Yuan Mao is an Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Utah since July 2022. Their research delves into the mysteries of dark matter and galaxy formation, focusing on low-mass galaxies and their connection to dark matter halos through astronomical surveys and numerical simulations. Education: Ph.D. in Physics, Stanford University (2016) B.S. in Physics, National Taiwan University (2009) Research Interests: Yao-Yuan Mao's work addresses fundamental questions about dark matter, galaxy formation physics, and the uniqueness of the Milky Way. By studying low-mass galaxies in the nearby universe, they model the relationship between galaxies and their host dark matter halos to uncover the underlying cosmic structures. Their research spans cosmology and extragalactic astronomy , astroparticle physics , and astronomical instrumentation . Scientific Collaborations & Leadership: Co-leader of the SAGA Survey , a galaxy redshift survey characterizing satellite systems around Milky Way analogs. Active in the Rubin Observatory science community. Co-convener of the LSST DESC Science Release and Validation Working Group . Former co-lead of the DESC Dark Matter Working Group and Data Access Team. Served as Collaboration Council Chair and Hack/Sprint Coordinator for LSST DESC. Credited with Builder Status by DESC in 2019. Grants & Funding: HST Cycle 31 Proposal 17484: "BEYOND PANDAS: Two Extremely Faint Candidate Satellites of M33 Identified in Diffuse Light" (2024-2025) HST Cycle 31 Proposal 17501: "LONE LION OR PART OF A PRIDE: PROPER MOTION AND ORBIT OF LEO P" (2024-2027) "Discovery of Six Isolated Ultra-Faint Dwarf Galaxy Candidates in the Local Group" (2024-2027) NASA Hubble Fellowship Program: "Reconstructing the Assembly History of Andromeda" (2023-2025) Advocacy & Service: Yao-Yuan is committed to inclusion and equity in academia. They are the current maintainer of the Astronomy and Astrophysics Outlist and serve on the AAS Committee for Sexual-Orientation and Gender Minorities in Astronomy (SGMA) .

• Particle Physics
• High Energy Physics
• Astroparticle Physics
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Gustavo Marques Tavares is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Utah, specializing in Theoretical Particle Physics . His research bridges dark matter phenomenology, cosmological tensions, and experimental signatures of beyond-Standard-Model particles. PhD in Physics from Boston University (2015) Postdoctoral positions at Stanford University and University of Maryland His research focuses on: Interacting dark matter and dark radiation models (e.g., SPartAcous) Axion and dark photon phenomenology (cosmic strings, supernova signals) Probes of dark sectors via colliders, gravitational waves, and multimessenger astronomy CMB spectral distortions and gravitational wave cosmology The 15 most recent publications highlight expertise in dark matter detection , axion cosmology , and cosmological model fitting to address the Hubble and S8 tensions. Notably, his work on vector portals at lepton colliders (2025) demonstrates 1–2 orders of magnitude sensitivity improvement for dark photon models. Scientific awards include: National Science Foundation grant (2024–2027) for dark sector probes He teaches Advanced Electromagnetism and mentors Master’s research projects , emphasizing theoretical and experimental connections in particle cosmology.

Ashoke DeView profile

Professor

• Aerospace Engineering
• Fluid Dynamics
• Combustion
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Ashoke De is a Professor and Dean of Academic Affairs at the Department of Aerospace Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. He holds a joint appointment in the Sustainable Energy Engineering department and has served as Air Vice Marshal Harjinder Singh Chair of Excellence. PhD in Mechanical Engineering (2009), Louisiana State University Postdoctoral Scholar, Technical University of Delft (2010) Research Engineer, GE Global Research (2010-2011) Research Focus: Specializing in high-speed flows, turbulence modeling, and fluid-structure interaction, his work spans: Supersonic/hypersonic flow dynamics Multiphase combustion and spray modeling Hybrid RANS/LES turbulence modeling Flow-acoustics coupling Energy harvesting systems Lattice Boltzmann methods Publication Trends: Recent work investigates supersonic cavity flows, wind turbine optimization, spray combustion in vitiated coflow, and double-wedge hypersonic configurations. His team applies advanced CFD techniques to aerospace propulsion and sustainable energy systems, with emphasis on shock-wave interactions and vortex-induced vibrations. Awards & Honors: ASME Fellow RAeS Fellow AvHumboldt Fellow AIAA Associate Fellow DAAD Fellowship IEI Young Engineer's Award (Aerospace) Early Career Research Award (DST) P K Kelkar Young Research Fellowship Fellow, West Bengal Academy of Science Academic Leadership: Serves as Associate Editor (IJ Energy for Clean Environment) and Editorial Board Member (Computational Thermal Sciences). Leads large-scale initiatives in turbulent flow modeling and directs research projects from ISRO, ARDB, DST, DRDO, BRNS, and Pratt & Whitney Canada.

Difei DengView profile

Lecturer

• Extreme weather events
• Climate modeling
• Numerical modeling
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Dr. Difei Deng is a Lecturer and ARC DECRA Fellow at the School of Science, UNSW Canberra , where they have been since 2016. Their research focuses on extreme weather events , particularly tropical cyclones , with expertise in numerical modeling and atmospheric meso-scale dynamics . They are an Associate Investigator at the ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes and affiliated with the Bushfire Research Group at UNSW Canberra. Research areas: Tropical cyclones, extreme rainfall, climate modeling, atmosphere-fire interactions Grants: ARC DECRA (2020-2023), UNSW Faculty Matching Funds (2020-2023) Awards: AMOS Penny Whetton Lecture Award (2024), UNSW High Quality Research Paper Award (2018-2020) Research Trends: Recent work spans deep-learning architectures for tropical cyclone track forecasting , climate change impacts on cyclogenesis shifts , and rainfall enhancement mechanisms during landfalling cyclones. They apply numerical models to study storm-vortex interactions , moisture transport , and environmental feedback in extreme weather systems. Scientific Awards: High Quality Research Paper Award (UNSW, 2018-2020) ARC DECRA Fellowship (2020-2023) AMOS Penny Whetton Lecture Award (2024) Supervision & Grants: Dr. Deng supervises four students ( Lu, Akter, Le, Huang ) on projects involving extreme rainfall associated with tropical cyclones . They offer $35,000/year PhD scholarships for high-achieving candidates. Grants include funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) projects .

Shirish GuptaView profile

Lecturer

• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Mediation
• Arbitration
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Shirish Gupta serves as a Lecturer at UC Berkeley School of Law and Adjunct Professor at UC Law SF (formerly UC Hastings), where he teaches negotiation and dispute resolution. His academic appointments complement his primary role as an award-winning mediator and arbitrator with JAMS. University of California Berkeley, School of Law (Lecturer) University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (Adjunct Professor) Gupta's research focuses on Alternative Dispute Resolution , spanning mediation techniques, arbitration frameworks, and negotiation psychology. His expertise extends to intellectual property disputes, employment law conflicts, and complex financial/technical mediations where he leverages economic analysis. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in Silicon Valley startup disputes and Fortune 500 corporate conflicts. His publications reveal a strong emphasis on mediation process design and fee dispute resolution , with recurring themes in digital mediation, disaster-related claims management, and ethical practice standards. The trend shows increasing focus on technology-mediated dispute resolution, particularly videoconferencing solutions post-pandemic. Best Independent Mediator, The Recorder (2014) South Asian Bar Association Cornerstone Award (2015) National Asian Pacific American Bar Association's Best Under 40 Award (2007) Multiple Super Lawyer designations (2010-2024) Gupta actively develops educational content through speaking engagements at PLI, law firm trainings, and bar association workshops. His teaching integrates real-world mediation experience with academic rigor, particularly in his UC Berkeley negotiation courses. He serves as co-editor of the Rutter Practice Guide on Alternative Dispute Resolution, contributing to legal education beyond the classroom. His professional activities include leadership roles in the South Asian Bar Association of Northern California (President 2006-2008) and National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (Alternate Regional Governor 2008-2010). He maintains active participation in the San Francisco Bay Area Intellectual Property Inn of Court and diversity initiatives within legal education.

• Galaxy formation
• Galaxy evolution
• Large scale structure of the Universe
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Professor Carlton Baugh is a distinguished academic at Durham University, serving as Professor in the Department of Physics and Director of the Institute for Computational Cosmology. His extensive research career focuses on galaxy formation and evolution, and the large-scale structure of the Universe, with leadership roles including Director of Research in the Department of Physics. Professor Baugh's research interests center on understanding how galaxies form and evolve within the cosmic web through semi-analytical modeling within hierarchical cosmologies. His work spans galaxy clustering, Lyman-alpha emitters, submillimeter galaxies, and the connection between dark matter halos and observable galaxy properties. He has made significant contributions to modeling the evolution of galaxy mass, the properties of spiral galaxies, and the interplay between galaxy formation and the intergalactic medium. His recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate active research across multiple frontiers of cosmology, including computational simulations (P-Millennium), space missions (Euclid), and ground-based surveys (PAU). These studies explore galaxy clustering, photometric redshift estimation, star formation histories, and innovative tests of gravity through galaxy properties. His work bridges theoretical modeling with observational data from major surveys like DESI, BOSS, and eBOSS. As Director of the Institute for Computational Cosmology, Professor Baugh leads one of the world's premier centers for theoretical cosmology research, focusing on large-scale structure formation, galaxy evolution, and advanced simulation techniques. His leadership extends to major international collaborations including the Euclid mission, where he contributes to galaxy cluster detection algorithms. His academic activities include teaching as Demonstrator on Level 3 computing courses and organizing joint astrophysics seminars. His extensive publication record across top journals including Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society and Astronomy & Astrophysics reflects significant research impact and consistent funding support throughout his career.

• Astrophysics
• Cosmology
• Galaxy Formation
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Professor Cedric Lacey is a distinguished astrophysicist at Durham University, specializing in theoretical and computational astrophysics. His research focuses on galaxy formation and evolution within the framework of the ΛCDM cosmological model, with particular expertise in semi-analytic modeling of galaxy formation. Professor Lacey's research interests span multiple areas of modern astrophysics, including galaxy formation and evolution, dark matter halos and structure formation, active galactic nuclei and black hole physics, computational astrophysics and cosmological simulations, and the interplay between theoretical models and observational data from major telescopes and space missions. His work often bridges the gap between theoretical predictions and observational constraints, particularly from missions like Euclid and JWST. Analysis of Professor Lacey's recent publications reveals a strong focus on advancing our understanding of galaxy formation processes through increasingly sophisticated computational models. His work on the FLAMINGO project demonstrates expertise in large-scale hydrodynamical simulations, while his research on AGN feedback mechanisms shows deep engagement with the physical processes that regulate galaxy growth. The consistent presence of his work in top astrophysical journals indicates his significant contributions to the field, particularly in developing and testing semi-analytic models against observational data from cutting-edge instruments. Professor Lacey has been instrumental in several major collaborative projects, including the Euclid mission and the FLAMINGO simulation suite, demonstrating his leadership in large international collaborations. His work connects theoretical astrophysics with observational cosmology, providing crucial insights into how galaxies form and evolve across cosmic time.

• Cosmology
• Astrophysics
• Galaxy Clustering
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Dr. Pauline Zarrouk is a researcher affiliated with Durham University , specializing in cosmology and astrophysics. Her work focuses on galaxy clustering, redshift space distortions, baryonic acoustic oscillations, and dark energy studies. Key research areas: Cosmology, Galaxy Power Spectrum, Modified Gravity Collaborated on major projects: Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), SDSS-IV survey Her recent publications emphasize cosmological analysis using full-shape modeling and effective field theory frameworks. She has contributed to validating covariance matrices, developing neural network models, and characterizing galaxy surveys. Dr. Zarrouk is part of the DESI collaboration, working on flux-limited galaxy samples and cosmological simulations like the Uchuu–SDSS galaxy light-cones. Her work bridges observational data with theoretical models to constrain cosmological parameters.

Cynthia WallView profile

Professor

• Restoration and 18th Century British Literature
• Narrative Theory
• Description in Literature
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Cynthia Wall serves as the William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor in the Department of English at the University of Virginia, specializing in 18th-century British literature with particular expertise in Restoration-era studies, narrative theory, and spatial representation. Her scholarly contributions have fundamentally shaped understanding of landscape description, urban geography, and linguistic structures in early novels through award-winning monographs and extensive editorial work. Her academic foundation includes a Ph.D. in English from the University of Chicago (1992), an M.A. in English from the University of Chicago (1987), an M.A. in Philosophy from Northwestern University (1983), and a B.A. from St. Olaf College (1981). These interdisciplinary roots inform her distinctive approach bridging literary analysis with philosophical and spatial inquiry. Professor Wall's research centers on the intricate relationships between physical spaces and narrative forms in 18th-century Britain, examining how London's urban topography, domestic architecture, and linguistic punctuation shape literary meaning. Her work progressively evolved from broad spatial analyses in The Literary and Cultural Spaces of Restoration London to microscopic examinations of grammatical elements in Grammars of Approach , revealing how minute textual features construct ideological frameworks. Current projects investigate punctuation as narrative device and the politics of miniature objects, demonstrating her commitment to innovative methodological approaches within longue durée literary history. Her publication trajectory reveals a sophisticated scholarly maturation from foundational spatial studies to granular textual analysis, maintaining consistent focus on Defoe, Fielding, and Bunyan while expanding into punctuation studies and microhistory. This evolution mirrors broader disciplinary shifts toward close reading of 'small things' while retaining engagement with large-scale historical contexts of empire and urbanization. Her exceptional contributions have received significant recognition: Robert Lowry Patten Award for Best Contribution to Restoration and Eighteenth-Century Studies (2020) Shortlisted for Kenshur Prize for Best Book in Eighteenth-Century Studies (2020) Honorable Mention for James Russell Lowell Prize (2007) Multiple NEH Fellowships across three decades American Council of Learned Societies Fellowship Election to The Athenaeum Club, London Lewis Walpole Library Fellowship Professor Wall's research has been consistently supported by major funding bodies including the National Endowment for the Humanities, American Council of Learned Societies, and prestigious research libraries worldwide. These grants enabled extensive archival work at institutions like the Newberry Library and Huntington Library, facilitating her groundbreaking analyses of spatial and linguistic elements in 18th-century texts. Her editorial leadership on projects like The Eighteenth Centuries: Global Networks of Enlightenment further demonstrates collaborative scholarly impact beyond individual publications.

Yang ZhangView profile

Professor

• comparative historical sociology
• political sociology
• contentious politics
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Professor Yang Zhang is a faculty member at American University's School of International Service (SIS), where he teaches courses on Bottom-Up Politics, Contentious Politics, Empire and Imperialism, Global and Comparative Governance, and Research Design Seminar. His academic work bridges sociology, political science, and historical analysis with a regional focus on China. His educational background includes Ph.D. and M.A. degrees in Sociology from the University of Chicago, and M.A. and B.A. degrees from Tsinghua University in China. He is fluent in Mandarin. Ph.D. and M.A. in Sociology, University of Chicago M.A. and B.A., Tsinghua University Professor Zhang's research spans comparative historical sociology, political sociology, contentious politics, social networks, sociology of knowledge, philosophy of social sciences, and social theory. His primary focus examines large-scale religious and ethnic rebellions in the Qing Empire, state building in late imperial China, political conflicts during China's reform era using elite conversational network analysis, and environmental governance in contemporary China. He has developed innovative approaches to studying causality, contingency, counterfactuals, comparison, and falsificationism in historical analysis. His scholarly publications demonstrate consistent productivity with articles appearing in top journals including American Journal of Sociology, Theory and Society, Journal of Historical Sociology, Mobilization, and Voluntas. His work shows increasing methodological sophistication, moving from traditional historical analysis to network-based approaches for understanding elite politics, while maintaining strong theoretical grounding in social theory and philosophy of science. Distinguished Contribution to Scholarship Article Award (Honorable Mention) from Collective Behavior and Social Movements Section of ASA (2024) Charles Tilly Article Award from ASA's Comparative-Historical Sociology Section (2022) William Cromwell Award for Outstanding Teaching (2021) PhD Mentor Award (2024) As an educator, Professor Zhang has received significant recognition including the William Cromwell Award for Outstanding Teaching in 2021 and the PhD Mentor Award in 2024. He serves as a consulting editor for the American Journal of Sociology and as an executive committee member of the Social Science History Association. His media presence is substantial, with commentary on Chinese politics appearing in major international outlets including Associated Press, BBC, Bloomberg, CNN, The Economist, Financial Times, New York Times, Reuters, and Washington Post.

• Cosmology
• Large Scale Structure of the Universe
• Cosmic Microwave Background
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Fabien Lacasa is a cosmology researcher affiliated with the Université Libre de Bruxelles as a postdoctoral researcher funded by BELSPO (ESA, Euclid). He holds a dual role as Maître assistant at the University of Geneva and chercheur associé at the Institut d'Astrophysique Spatiale (Université Paris-Saclay). His career spans multiple institutions including ICTP-SAIFR, University of Padova, and involvement in major missions like Planck, Dark Energy Survey, and Euclid. Past Affiliations : PhD at Institut d'Astrophysique Spatiale (2010-2013), Postdoc at ICTP-SAIFR (2013-2016), University of Geneva (2016-2019, 2021-2022), CNES postdoc (2019-2020), INFN postdoc (2022-2023) His research focuses on non-linear effects in cosmic structure formation , analyzing Large Scale Structure (LSS), Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB), and their interplay. Key contributions include modeling super-sample covariance ( Lacasa & Grain 2018 ), bispectrum analysis for primordial non-Gaussianity, and developing methodologies for multi-probe cosmological constraints. He actively shares computational tools through GitHub repositories like IDL-fablib (CMB analysis routines) and PySSC (super-sample covariance implementation with comprehensive documentation). Data and analysis notebooks for his publications are openly available to ensure reproducibility.

Andreagiovanni ReinaView profile

Researcher

• Collective Behavior
• Swarm Robotics
• Self-Organization
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Andreagiovanni Reina is a Research Group Leader at the Centre for the Advanced Study of Collective Behaviour (CASCB) at the University of Konstanz and the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior in Germany. He leads the GIO Lab, focusing on understanding and engineering self-organized collective behavior in decentralized systems such as robot swarms and biological groups. His interdisciplinary work integrates statistical physics, network science, and robotics to design scalable and resilient coordination mechanisms. Reina holds a PhD in Computer Science from Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) and has held academic positions including FNRS Research Fellow at ULB and Research Fellow at the University of Sheffield. He collaborates with institutions like IRIDIA (ULB) and the Natural Robotics Lab (Sheffield). His research emphasizes group decision-making, swarm robotics, and collective cognition, with applications in robotics, environmental monitoring, and artificial intelligence. Key research interests include: (1) Decentralized coordination in robot swarms, (2) Mathematical modeling of collective intelligence, (3) Resilience in heterogeneous systems, and (4) Applications of swarm robotics in environmental sensing. His lab employs both theoretical models and physical experiments with kilobot swarms. Notable achievements include the FNRS Research Fellowship (2021-2023) and leadership in projects like the EU-funded DiODe ERC grant and the ONRG Swarm Awareness initiative. His lab has produced over 38 publications and collaborates across disciplines including theoretical biology, cognitive neuroscience, and robotics engineering. Advising highlights include supervising 19+ PhD and MSc theses on topics like blockchain-based swarm coordination, Byzantine-fault tolerance in SLAM, and heterogeneous decision-making models. Current lab members include researchers from institutions like Swansea University and Politecnico di Milano. His work is supported by advanced facilities at the CASCB, leveraging interdisciplinary infrastructure for collective behavior studies across scales—from microbial systems to large-scale robotic networks.

Jan Bendix HagedornView profile

Research Fellow

• Galaxy evolution
• Baryon cycle in galaxies
• Galactic winds and outflows
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Jan Bendix Hagedorn is a Doctoral Research Fellow at the University of Oslo, affiliated with the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. His primary department is Cosmology and Extragalactic Astronomy, and he contributes to the Nordic Radio and Millimeter Astronomy Network (NoRMA). He holds a M.Sc. in Astrophysics from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (2018–2021) and a B.Sc. in Physics from the University of Hamburg (2014–2018). Research Interests: Focuses on galaxy evolution, particularly the baryon cycle and galactic outflows. Specializes in multi-wavelength observations of galaxies, including molecular gas dynamics and star formation processes. Engages with projects like AtLAST (Atacama Large Aperture Submm Telescope). Advising & Grants: No listed advisees. Active in collaborative research through affiliations like the Cosmology and Extragalactic Astronomy group. Labs/Teams: Member of the Cosmology research group at the University of Oslo and contributes to the NoRMA network, advancing radio and millimeter astronomy.

Matthew OlczakView profile

Associate Professor

• Vertical Restraints
• Merger Policy
• Tacit and Explicit Collusion
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Matthew Olczak is a Reader (equivalent to Associate Professor) in Economics and International Business at Aston University's Aston Business School, affiliated with the A-GamE Centre and the Centre for Business Prosperity. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of East Anglia (2009), along with earlier degrees from the same institution. His research focuses on industrial organization, competition policy, and the application of technology to enhance teaching. Specific interests include vertical restraints, merger policy, tacit/explicit collusion, and the design of educational tools. Olczak's work has earned recognition through awards such as the International Journal of Industrial Organization 2018 Best Paper Prize and the International Journals 2016 Best Paper Prize. He teaches Microeconomics, Industrial Organization, and Competition Policy, emphasizing innovative pedagogical methods like in-class games and robotic simulations. His research on hub-and-spoke cartels and cartel damages has contributed to antitrust policy frameworks. He has also evaluated the efficacy of structural merger remedies and the impact of lecture capture technology on student performance. Olczak maintains professional affiliations with the ESRC Centre for Competition Policy and the European Association for Research in Industrial Economics. His academic activities include peer-reviewing for journals like Oxford Economic Papers and contributing to textbook resources for McGraw-Hill Publishers.

Antonio Rodrigues ToméView profile

Associate Professor

• Atmospheric Science
• Climate Modeling
• Nanoparticle Dynamics
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Antonio Rodrigues Tomé is an Associate Professor at the Department of Physics of the University of Beira Interior (UBI) and serves as President of the Coordinating Research Institute (ICI). His research focuses on atmospheric processes, climate modeling, nanoparticle dynamics, and thermodynamics, with significant contributions to the CERN CLOUD experiment. He teaches courses including Thermodynamics and Structure of Matter, Mechanics and Waves, and General Physics I. Key research projects include the AMIC project (mid-century climate simulations), BRIEF (regional ensemble forecasts), BOSS (boundary-layer modeling), and seasonal predictability studies. His work bridges experimental physics, computational modeling, and environmental science, addressing global climate challenges through particle formation studies and atmospheric chemistry. Contact: artome@ubi.pt . Active in research leadership and interdisciplinary collaborations, he contributes to UBI's academic and scientific mission through teaching and innovation in climate science and physics education.