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Jeffrey W. BodeView profile

Professor

• Synthetic organic chemistry
• Chemical biology
• Protein synthesis
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Professor Jeffrey W. Bode serves as Full Professor at the Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences at ETH Zurich, Switzerland, and maintains a secondary affiliation with the Institute of Transformative Biomolecules at Nagoya University, Japan. His internationally recognized research laboratory develops novel chemical reactions that operate under physiological conditions, bridging synthetic organic chemistry with biological applications. The Bode Research Group specializes in creating chemical methodologies that function in water and biological environments, including proteins, cells, and tissues. Their major research thrusts include acylboronate chemistry (particularly potassium acyltrifluoroborates or KATs), protein synthesis through ketoacid-hydroxylamine (KAHA) ligation, synthetic fermentation for drug discovery, and SnAP chemistry for N-heterocycle synthesis. These innovations enable applications in wound healing, drug delivery, cellular encapsulation, and artificial tissue development. The group's work on chemoselective ligation reactions has fundamentally advanced amide bond formation without traditional coupling reagents. Recent publications demonstrate a strong trajectory toward automated synthesis platforms, protein engineering, advanced bioconjugation techniques, and applications in chemical biology. The group has successfully commercialized SnAP chemistry through Sigma Aldrich and developed KAHA ligation into a robust method for synthesizing large proteins. Their research consistently focuses on creating molecules inaccessible through existing technologies, with particular emphasis on physiological compatibility and biological relevance. Professor Bode leads an international research team of approximately thirty PhD students and postdoctoral researchers from twenty different countries. The Bode Research Group maintains extensive collaborations across disciplines, contributing significantly to chemical biology, medicinal chemistry, and materials science. Their laboratory is equipped with advanced automation platforms for organic synthesis and maintains strong connections with pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries for translational applications of their chemical methodologies.

• Organic Functional Materials
• Materials Informatics
• Structural Organic Chemistry
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Takuya Taniguchi is an Associate Professor at the Center for Data Science, Waseda University, where he has been employed since 2019, first as an Assistant Professor (2019-2021) before promotion to his current non-tenure track position. His interdisciplinary research bridges organic chemistry, materials science, and data science, with a focus on developing and analyzing functional organic materials, particularly photo-responsive molecular crystals. He maintains active collaborations with research groups including Hideko Koshima and Toru Asahi, and serves on professional committees such as the Manufacturing Industry AI Promotion Association. Education Doctor of Engineering, Waseda University (2019) Graduate studies at Waseda University's Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering Undergraduate studies at Waseda University's School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Department of Life Science and Medical Bioscience Research Focus Professor Taniguchi's work centers on structural organic chemistry and physical organic chemistry , with particular emphasis on organic functional materials and the application of materials informatics to crystal engineering. His research investigates how molecular structure influences macroscopic mechanical properties, especially photo-mechanical behaviors in organic crystals. He has pioneered the use of machine learning techniques to predict crystal properties, optimize materials performance, and design novel functional materials with applications in soft robotics and energy conversion. His recent work demonstrates a clear progression from fundamental studies of photo-mechanical crystals toward increasingly sophisticated applications of machine learning in materials science. The 15 most recent publications reveal a strong focus on neural network potentials for crystal property prediction, optimization of photo-actuated materials, and exploration of phase transitions in molecular crystals. This research trajectory shows consistent innovation in combining experimental chemistry with advanced computational methods. Awards and Recognition Inoue Research Encouragement Prize (2019) Ono Azusa Memorial Award from Waseda University (2019) Student Presentation Award at Japan Chemical Society 99th Spring Annual Meeting (2019) Poster Presentation Award at Chirality 2017 Multiple poster and presentation awards at international crystallography conferences Research Leadership Dr. Taniguchi leads multiple research projects funded by JSPS, JST, and industry partners including ENEOS Corporation and Sumitomo Foundation. His current projects include 'Efficient crystal structure prediction for organic porous materials,' 'Machine learning simulation of HOF material stability,' and 'Machine learning application for organic solid-phase transition.' He has successfully secured competitive funding including JST ACT-X and JSPS Early-Career Scientist grants. His work has received significant media attention, with coverage in Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun and Kagaku Kogyo Nippo highlighting breakthroughs in light-driven organic crystals with 3.7x improved output force. Academic Contributions Beyond research, Professor Taniguchi teaches extensively in Waseda's Global Education Center, offering courses in data science, statistical analysis with R, and statistics literacy across multiple academic quarters. He has contributed chapters to technical publications on process informatics, Bayesian optimization, and crystallization process design. His scholarly impact is evidenced by an h-index of 11 (Google Scholar) with 581 total citations, demonstrating significant influence in the emerging field of materials informatics for organic crystals.

• Biogas Technology
• Anaerobic Digestion
• Bioenergy
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Dr. Hans Oechsner is a leading academic in agricultural engineering and bioenergy, holding multiple leadership positions including Head of the State Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioenergy (Landesanstalt für Agrartechnik und Bioenergie), Managing Director of the Baden-Württemberg Working Group on Agricultural Engineering and Rural Construction (ALB), and Project Leader for the International Graduate College focused on maize-based agricultural systems adaptation to limited phosphate reserves. He teaches advanced courses on biogas technology and bioenergy infrastructure at the Department of Agricultural Engineering in the Tropics and Subtropics. His research centers on optimizing bioenergy systems and sustainable resource management, with key interests in: Advanced biogas production techniques (e.g., mechanical pretreatment, two-stage digestion) Phosphorus recovery from organic waste streams Valorization of agricultural residues and livestock manure Development of circular bioeconomy models for crop systems Dr. Oechsner's recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on enhancing biogas plant efficiency, nutrient recycling from digestate, and sustainable biomass utilization. His work consistently integrates full-scale applications with fundamental research, particularly in pretreatment optimization and waste stream valorization. He leads research infrastructure at the State Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioenergy, coordinating teams working on large-scale biogas optimization and agricultural waste management. His projects frequently involve international collaborations and industry partnerships.

• Fluid Mechanics
• Numerical Modeling
• Porous Media
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Prof. Wojciech Sobieski is a faculty member at the Department of Mechanics and Fundamentals of Machine Design within the Faculty of Technical Sciences at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn . His research focuses on fluid mechanics, numerical modeling, and porous media analysis, with applications in environmental engineering, hydraulic systems, and 3D printing. Academic Rank: Professor Scientific Discipline: Mechanical Engineering Key Research Areas: Tortuosity Analysis, Multiphase Flow, DEM Simulations His recent publications highlight advancements in computational methods for granular porous media, fluid flow modeling, and thermodynamic applications. Notable trends include the use of the Waterfall Algorithm for geometric analysis and sensitivity studies of numerical models like the Eulerian multiphase approach. He has contributed to understanding Forchheimer's laws and cavitation phenomena in hydraulic systems. Prof. Sobieski oversees the PathFinder Project , a research initiative focused on numerical modeling of porous media. His laboratory maintains infrastructure for multiphase flow simulations and particle-scale modeling. He has supervised 2 doctoral students to completion but currently has no active advisees.

• Terawatt solar photovoltaics
• Thin-film photovoltaics
• Earth-abundant semiconductors
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Professor Meng Tao is a full Professor in the School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU), Tempe campus. He also holds the concurrent appointment of Senior Global Futures Scientist within ASU’s Global Futures Scientists and Scholars initiative. Since joining ASU in 2011, he has led the Laboratory for Terawatt Photovoltaics and played a pivotal role in founding the U.S. Photovoltaic Manufacturing Consortium under SEMATECH. Education: Ph.D. Materials Science and Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1998 M.S. Semiconductor Materials, Zhejiang University, China, 1986 B.S. Ferrous Metallurgy, Jiangxi Institute of Metallurgy, China, 1982 Research Focus: Professor Tao’s research is broadly centered on the science and engineering challenges of scaling photovoltaics to the terawatt level while ensuring sustainability and cost-effectiveness. His group investigates earth-abundant chalcogenide semiconductors and transparent conducting oxides for thin-film devices, substitutes silver with low-cost aluminum in Si solar cell metallization, develops energy-efficient electro-refining routes to upgrade metallurgical-grade silicon to solar-grade purity, pioneers value-added recycling technologies for end-of-life Si modules, and explores solar-powered electrolysis using metal/metal-oxide loops for long-term electricity storage. Grant Portfolio & Trends: Recent funding from NSF and DOE has supported projects on high-efficiency Schottky-barrier silicon cells, theoretical/experimental studies of iron oxysulfide absorbers, doping of cuprous oxide in electrolytes, and CVD-based valence-mending passivation for crystalline silicon. These grants underscore a consistent emphasis on materials innovation, process intensification, and circular-economy solutions for PV. Teaching & Mentoring: Professor Tao teaches and mentors across the EEE, MSE and CHE programs, offering courses ranging from introductory circuits to advanced photovoltaic energy conversion and doctoral dissertation supervision. While specific advisee names are not disclosed, the extensive thesis and research course listings indicate a large, active graduate group. Laboratory & Collaborative Networks: The Laboratory for Terawatt Photovoltaics under his direction serves as the central hub for experimental work on solar cell fabrication, electroplating, electrochemical recycling, and materials characterization. The lab collaborates closely with national consortia such as SEMATECH and leverages ASU’s advanced clean-room and analytical facilities.

• Biochemistry
• Protein modification
• Proteases
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Professor Jim Morton serves as Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Lincoln University, New Zealand, while maintaining his position as Professor in the Department of Wine Food & Molecular Biosciences. With a PhD from the University of Canterbury and advanced degrees from the University of Otago, he has established himself as a leading researcher in protein biochemistry with applications to food science and agriculture. His research interests focus on protein modification and proteases , with particular emphasis on meat quality, cataract development in sheep models, and the application of proteomic and metabolomic approaches. Professor Morton has developed innovative research programs examining how proteins change during cooking and processing, with significant work on sheep cataract models that led to novel calpain inhibitors. His current research investigates meat color stability and tenderization processes while applying protein characterization expertise to diverse food and wine projects. Professor Morton's publication record demonstrates consistent high-impact research, with recent work focusing on pulsed electric field technology for meat processing, protein modifications in meat, and bioactive compounds in plant foods. His research shows strong translational value, connecting fundamental biochemistry with practical agricultural and food industry applications. As Dean since 2021, Professor Morton provides leadership for one of New Zealand's premier agricultural faculties while continuing active research supervision and collaboration. His work bridges multiple disciplines including biochemistry, food science, veterinary science, and molecular biosciences, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of modern agricultural research. Professor Morton has supervised numerous graduate students across diverse topics including edible insects, hemp protein hydrolysates, consumer food behavior, and lamb color stability. His collaborative approach is evident in the wide range of co-authors across his publications, demonstrating engagement with both national and international research communities.

• Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) Method Development
• Charge Particle Optics and Scattering Theory
• Magnetic Nanotextures
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Dr. Axel Lubk is a Group Leader at the Institute for Solid State Research (IFW Dresden) , specializing in advanced electron microscopy techniques for materials science. His research spans four key areas: (1) TEM method development (high-resolution imaging, tomography, holography, and in-situ techniques), (2) charge particle optics and scattering theory , (3) magnetic nanotextures (domain walls, skyrmions), and (4) plasmonics (mode hybridization in heterogeneous structures and semiconductor heterostructures). Dr. Lubk’s work focuses on three-dimensional magnetic texture analysis using electron holography and tomography, particularly in systems like skyrmion tubes , FeGe , and Cr2O3 thin films . He has pioneered techniques for vector-field electron tomography and phase retrieval under varying boundary conditions, advancing nanoscale magnetic imaging. His recent studies include plasmonic properties in AgAu nanosphere chains , thermoelectric multilayer systems , and topological insulators like NiRh2Sb and TaTMTe4 . Dr. Lubk has published extensively in high-impact journals such as Nature Communications and Advanced Materials , with a focus on TEM instrumentation and quantitative analysis . He frequently presents at international conferences like the International Microscopy Congress and European School of Magnetism , emphasizing applications in spintronics , quantum materials , and nanostructured systems . His contributions to holographic vector-field electron tomography and machine learning for spectrum-image data have set new standards in electron microscopy.

Kosta PopovicView profile

Associate Professor

• Medical Imaging Systems
• Medical Image Analysis
• Nuclear Physics
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Kosta Popovic serves as Associate Department Head and Associate Professor in the Department of Physics and Optical Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. His expertise lies in the design and development of Multimodal Medical Imaging Systems for Surgical Guidance and Diagnostics, with active supervision of undergraduate research projects spanning X-ray imaging phantoms and CNN-based medical image analysis. His educational background includes: PhD in Physics from the University of Virginia (2013) BA in Physics and Mathematics from Hamilton College (2006) Dr. Popovic's research integrates medical imaging device engineering with computational analysis techniques, focusing on gamma camera development, surgical guidance systems, and multimodal imaging integration. His teaching philosophy emphasizes hands-on laboratory experiences, covering Introductory Physics, Advanced Physics Labs, Physics of Medical Imaging, and Nuclear Physics curricula. His publication trends reveal consistent contributions to medical imaging hardware (gamma cameras, SPECT systems) and educational pedagogy, with recent work emphasizing machine learning applications in surgical diagnostics and adaptable course design for engineering education. His notable recognitions include: APS Career Mentoring Fellow (2024-2025) Engineering Unleashed Fellow (2021) As an active APS and ALPhA member, he serves as a reviewer for Physics in Medicine and Biology and ASEE Annual Conference. His academic service extends to co-advising the institute's Volleyball and SCUBA clubs, demonstrating commitment to holistic student development through both research mentorship and extracurricular engagement.

• Polymer Interfaces
• Soft Matter Physics
• Surface Science
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Dr. Günter K. Auernhammer serves as Head of the Department Polymer Interfaces at the Leibniz Institute for Polymer Research Dresden, where he leads research on wetting phenomena and interfacial properties in soft matter systems. His department operates within the Division Physical Chemistry and Physics of Polymers at the institute. His research program focuses on understanding interfacial properties and developing strategies to tailor interfacial phenomena including adhesion, cohesion in composite systems, wetting, friction and tribology. The department employs a comprehensive approach that combines spectroscopic methods with physico-chemical characterization techniques and direct force measurements. Research interests include: Polymer Interfaces and Surface Modification Wetting and Capillary Phenomena Soft Matter Dynamics Material Characterization at Interfaces Polymer Grafting and Brush Modification Plasma Surface Treatment Dr. Auernhammer has established significant research credentials, maintaining an ORCID identifier (0000-0003-1515-0143) and ResearcherID (J-1640-2012), reflecting his active scholarly contributions to the field. Notable professional achievement: Individual Marie Curie Fellow at the Institute de Mécanique des Fluides et des Solides in Strasbourg, France He leads an experimental research group investigating dynamics in soft matter systems with particular emphasis on wetting phenomena. The department develops chemical approaches for interface modification including polymer grafting, polymer-brush modification, coatings with core-shell hybrid colloids, and plasma-based surface treatments.

• Microelectronics
• Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS)
• Compound semiconductors
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Dr. Faisal Mohd-Yasin is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Engineering and Built Environment at Griffith University, specializing in Electrical and Electronic Engineering. He has been with Griffith University since 2010, initially as a Lecturer (2010-2016) and promoted to Senior Lecturer in 2017. He is also a member of the Queensland Quantum and Advanced Technologies Research Institute (QUATRI) since 2025. His research spans microelectronics, MEMS technology, compound semiconductors, and electronic sensors/instrumentation, with particular expertise in silicon carbide-based devices for harsh environments. Dr. Mohd-Yasin holds dual PhD qualifications: a Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering) from Multimedia University, Cyberjaya, Malaysia (2014) and a PhD in Engineering from Ibaraki University, Hitachi, Japan (2009). His educational background provides a strong foundation for his interdisciplinary research that bridges semiconductor physics, sensor technology, and electronic circuit design. His research interests focus on Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), compound semiconductors (particularly $$ ext{SiC}$$), electronic sensors, and electronic instrumentation. He has made significant contributions to the development of silicon carbide MEMS devices for harsh environments, piezoelectric energy harvesters, and noise analysis in microelectronic systems. His work has important applications in sustainable cities (SDG 11), health and well-being (SDG 3), and clean energy (SDG 7). Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward MEMS sensor technology, particularly silicon carbide-based devices for harsh environments, and noise analysis in piezoelectric sensors. His research also demonstrates a growing interest in engineering education, with several publications on practical electronics teaching methods. The publications span electrical engineering, sensor technology, energy harvesting, and engineering education, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to research and teaching. Dr. Mohd-Yasin has successfully supervised multiple doctoral and masters students through completion, including Utkarsh Jadli (PhD on Parasitic Capacitances of Power Transistors), Siti Aisyah Zawawi (PhD on MEMS capacitive microphone), Mei Kum Khaw (PhD on magnetically actuated droplets), Abid Iqbal (PhD on AlN thin films), Noraini Marsi (PhD on MEMS pressure sensors), and Kai Meng Mui (Masters on Power management IC). He has also secured numerous research grants totaling over $1.5 million from various sources including Griffith University, Innovative Manufacturing CRC, IRU, and Malaysian research councils. He is actively involved in professional service as a peer reviewer for the IEEE Sensors Conference series (2015-2025), Micro and Nano Engineering Conference series (2009-2018), and the International Conference on Solid-State Sensors, Actuators and Microsystems (2018-2019). He is also a member of IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) since 1997. Dr. Mohd-Yasin's research is primarily conducted through the Queensland Quantum and Advanced Technologies Research Institute (QUATRI), where he collaborates with researchers working on advanced semiconductor technologies and quantum applications. His laboratory work focuses on MEMS fabrication, sensor characterization, and circuit design for harsh environment applications.

Flora MeilleurView profile

Associate Professor

• Protein Chemistry
• Neutron Crystallography
• Cellulose Degrading Enzymes
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Flora Meilleur serves as a Neutron Scattering Scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) working on the IMAGINE and MaNDi diffractometers (HFIR CG-4D and SNS BL-11B), and holds a joint appointment as Associate Professor in the Biochemistry Department at North Carolina State University since 2007. She joined ORNL in 2005 after completing her PhD and has been instrumental in developing neutron scattering capabilities for structural biology research. Dr. Meilleur earned her Ph.D. in Structural Biology from the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) and Université Grenoble Alpes (Grenoble, France) in 2004. Prior to joining ORNL, she served as an instrument scientist at the Institut Laue Langevin (ILL) on the LADI diffractometer. She was promoted to Associate Professor at NCSU in 2015 and established a university consortium that secured NSF funding to build the IMAGINE instrument at HFIR in 2009, serving as lead scientist for this project from 2009-2017. Her research focuses on applying neutron scattering techniques to understand enzymatic mechanisms, particularly in cellulose-degrading enzymes including lytic polysaccharide monooxygenases. She leads projects on cellulose deconstruction for biofuel production, nylon depolymerization, and enzyme immobilization in biopolymer matrices. Her laboratory employs a multidisciplinary approach combining X-ray and neutron diffraction and scattering, DFT calculations, and isotopic labeling techniques to study protein structure, dynamics, and function. Current research includes characterizing nylon hydrolases in collaboration with Dr. Josh Michener and studying biopolymer matrices as part of the BIG collaboration funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation. Analysis of Dr. Meilleur's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on advancing neutron scattering methodologies for structural biology, with particular emphasis on enzymatic mechanisms in biomass degradation. Her work spans fundamental method development (beamline instrumentation, sample environments) to biological applications (viral proteins, polymer-degrading enzymes). A notable trend is the expansion of neutron techniques to study challenging biological questions, including time-resolved studies and complex enzyme systems, with increasing applications to viral research as evidenced by her SARS-CoV-2 related publications. 2013 ORNL Significant Event Award (Team award for construction and commissioning of CG4-D beamline and IMAGINE instrument; Role: Science lead) Dr. Meilleur has mentored numerous graduate students and post-doctoral fellows who utilize small angle X-ray/neutron scattering, X-ray/neutron crystallography, and computational methods in their research. She serves as Editor for the Journal of Applied Crystallography (2015-present) and was appointed as a main editor in 2021. She also mentors for the IUCr Early Career Board (2025-present) and previously served as Secretary of the Neutron Scattering Society of America (2019-2022). She has organized and led the annual 'Neutrons in Structural Biology' workshop at ORNL since 2010, fostering community development in this specialized field. Dr. Meilleur leads the Meilleur lab at NC State which focuses on structural enzymology using neutron scattering techniques. Her laboratory collaborates extensively with researchers at ORNL's High Flux Isotope Reactor and Spallation Neutron Source facilities. She has served on multiple professional committees including the SNS/HFIR user committee (SHUG) from 2007-2009 and as a member-at-large of the NSSA between 2008-2012, demonstrating sustained leadership in the neutron scattering community.

Walid HetabaView profile

Researcher

• Electron Microscopy
• X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS)
• Catalysis
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Dr. Walid Hetaba is a Group Leader in the Scientific Infrastructure department at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion (MPI CEC), specializing in Electron Microscopy and X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS). He leads a research group focused on advanced materials characterization, particularly for catalytic systems. His academic background includes a Diplom in Technical Physics (Dipl.-Ing.) and a Dr.techn. from TU Wien (2011–2015). Prior to his current role, he held postdoctoral positions at TU Wien, Universität Bielefeld, and the Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society (2016–2020). Dr. Hetaba's research emphasizes the structural and electronic characterization of materials at micro- and nanoscales, linking material properties to catalytic function. His group develops methodologies for TEM/XPS analysis, including ChemiTEM—a TEM optimized for chemistry and materials science. Key research areas include catalyst design, nanomaterial synthesis, and surface science, with applications in energy storage and conversion. His group operates state-of-the-art equipment such as the Thermo Scientific Talos F200X TEM, Phenom Pharos SEM, and NAP-XPS systems. They collaborate extensively with other research groups to advance catalysis and materials science. Current projects include the UniSysCat cluster on bimetallic nanocatalysts and FAIRmat data standardization initiatives. Dr. Hetaba has published extensively in journals like Advanced Energy Materials , ACS Catalysis , and Chemistry-Methods , focusing on topics such as magnetic catalysts, nanomaterial functionalization, and surface reactivity. His work bridges fundamental material science with applied catalysis, driving innovations in energy technologies.

• Granular Mechanics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Neutron Diffraction
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Associate Professor Chris Wensrich is a faculty member in the School of Engineering at the University of Newcastle, specializing in Mechanical Engineering. He holds a PhD, Bachelor of Mathematics, and Bachelor of Engineering from the same university. His research focuses on granular mechanics, neutron diffraction, and strain tomography, with pioneering work in Bragg-edge transmission strain tomography and granular dynamics modeling. Wensrich has held visiting appointments at Clare Hall College, Cambridge University, and the Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences in the UK. He currently serves as President of the Australian Neutron Beam User Group (ANBUG) and is a member of the ACNS Program Advisory Team at ANSTO. His expertise spans applied mechanics, computational modeling (DEM), and experimental techniques involving neutron diffraction. His research interests include granular material behavior, stress distribution measurement, and validation of computational models using neutron imaging. Notable contributions include studies on silo quaking dynamics, force chain analysis in granular assemblies, and residual stress characterization in additive manufacturing. Wensrich has supervised 11 PhD students and secured over $5.4M in grants, including ARC Discovery Projects and industry-linked initiatives. Publications span granular mechanics, strain tomography, and material characterization, with over 60 journal articles and 38 conference papers. His work bridges theoretical, computational, and experimental methods to advance understanding of particulate systems and engineering materials.

• Catalysis
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Solid-State NMR Spectroscopy
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Dr. Alexander Yakimov is a Lecturer at the Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zürich, affiliated with the Laboratory of Inorganic Chemistry (LAC). He specializes in advanced spectroscopic techniques to study catalyst surfaces and reactive sites. His research focuses on Solid-State NMR Spectroscopy Transition Metal Surface Sites Zeolite and Titano-Silicate Catalysts Acid-Base Reactivity Descriptors CO2 Conversion and Hydrocarbon Processing using methods like X-Ray Absorption and high-field NMR. Recent work explores Ziegler-Natta catalysts, single-atom systems, and propane dehydrogenation mechanisms. He teaches the Practical Course General Chemistry (529-0011-04L/06L) and contributes to CO2 capture technologies. Contact: yakimov@inorg.chem.ethz.ch | ORCID: 0000-0002-8624-1002

Julia LoshelderView profile

Assistant Professor

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Remote Sensing
• Machine Learning
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Dr. Julia Loshelder is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at South Dakota Mines. Her research integrates remote sensing, machine learning, and geotechnical engineering to analyze soil properties and remediate sensitive clays. She holds degrees from the University of Arkansas (B.S., M.S., Ph.D.) and a Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship. During her Ph.D., she conducted fieldwork in Oslo, Norway, focusing on quick clay remediation and laboratory projects at the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute. Education: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, University of Arkansas Master of Science in Civil Engineering, University of Arkansas Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Civil Engineering, University of Arkansas Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship Research focuses on proximal/remote sensing techniques (e.g., hyperspectral imagery, LiDAR) combined with machine learning to rapidly assess soil mineralogy and engineering properties. Key areas include unsaturated soil characterization and remediation of sensitive clays. Teaching includes courses such as CEE 346: Geotechnical Engineering 1 and CEE 448/548: Applied Geotechnical Engineering. Her articles highlight advancements in soil moisture analysis, compaction methods, and remote sensing applications. No scientific awards explicitly mentioned. Advising and grants sections remain unspecified in provided data. No labs/teams explicitly listed, though her research collaborations with the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute indicate active partnerships.