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Mike RosulekView profile

Professor

• Cryptography
• Secure Multi-Party Computation
• Private Set Intersection
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Mike Rosulek is a Professor at Oregon State University's School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. He is a leading expert in cryptographic protocols for secure computation, with a focus on practical applications of garbled circuits, oblivious transfer, and private set intersection. His work bridges theoretical and applied cryptography, and he has authored the textbook The Joy of Cryptography , set for a revised print edition by MIT Press in December 2025. Research Interests Secure Multi-Party Computation Garbled Circuit Optimization Private Set Intersection Malicious Adversary Resistance Cryptographic Primitives Post-Quantum Security Rosulek has mentored numerous PhD and Master's students, including Ni Trieu , Lawrence Roy , and Jaspal Singh . His research is supported by grants from the NSF, Google, and Visa Research. Notable achievements include best paper honorable mentions at Crypto 2021 and the development of the first practical garbled neural networks. Scientific Awards NSF CAREER Award Google Faculty Research Award Visa Research Faculty Award Rosulek actively contributes to the cryptographic community through program committee roles at top conferences and co-organizing workshops like CFAIL. He also maintains an annotated bibliography of secure computation research and provides mentorship materials for graduate students.

• Microfluidics
• Materials Science
• Biomedical Engineering
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Klas Hjort is a Professor of Materials Science at Uppsala University's Ångström Laboratory , specializing in Microsystems Technology . He leads the microsystems technology program and has pioneered research in heterogeneous microsystems on stainless steel, flexible foils, and elastic substrates for biomedical applications and wireless sensor/actuator systems . Key projects: SSF robotic textiles , PERSIMMON smart patches Research themes: Microfluidic actuation , Liquid metal patterning , Stretchable electronics His recent publications focus on soft robotics , smart patches , and high-pressure microfluidic systems , with keywords spanning Microfluidics , Biomedical Engineering , and Stretchable Electronics . He collaborates extensively in robotic textiles , microvalve design , and liquid metal composites . Contact: klas.hjort@angstrom.uu.se

Lynn BlewettView profile

Professor

• Health care policy
• Access to care
• Health disparities
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Lynn Blewett is a Professor in the Division of Health Policy & Management at the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health. She serves as the Director of the State Health Access Data Assistance Center (SHADAC), a research and policy center funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation that supports state efforts to monitor and evaluate programs to increase access and coverage. PhD in Health Services Research, Policy and Administration, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota MA in Public Affairs, Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota BA in Psychology, University of Wisconsin Dr. Blewett's research focuses on health care policy and access to care, with expertise in health disparities, Medicaid/CHIP, immigrant health, survey research, and international health systems. As an advocate for information access, she helped bring a Census Research Data Center to the University of Minnesota, which is the only RDC with a health services and policy focus. Her work bridges academic research with practical policy applications at the state level. Analysis of Dr. Blewett's publications reveals a consistent focus on health insurance coverage, access to care, and state-level health policy implementation. Her research spans methodological approaches including survey research, policy analysis, and data resource development. Recent work has increasingly addressed the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on healthcare access and material hardship, while maintaining her longstanding focus on underinsurance, Medicaid policy, and state health policy monitoring systems. Dr. Blewett directs SHADAC, which provides high-level access to federal surveys for state policymakers. Her work has been instrumental in developing state capacity to monitor health coverage and access. While specific awards aren't listed in the available information, her leadership of a major Robert Wood Johnson Foundation-funded center indicates significant recognition in her field. As Director of SHADAC, Dr. Blewett leads a team focused on supporting state efforts to monitor and evaluate health access and coverage programs. Her work involves collaborating with state policymakers, researchers, and advocates to translate data into actionable policy insights. The Census Research Data Center she helped establish at the University of Minnesota serves as a critical resource for health services and policy researchers requiring access to restricted federal data.

Lena WesselView profile

Professor

• Mathematics Education
• Teacher Training
• Language Development in Education
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Prof. Dr. Lena Wessel is a Mathematics Education faculty member at the Department of Mathematics Didactics, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics, University of Paderborn. She leads teacher training programs and participates in university governance as elected Faculty Council member. Research Focus: Her work centers on comprehension-oriented mathematics instruction at secondary/vocational levels, emphasizing language development, continuity in curriculum design (spiral principle), and digital mathematics tools. As DZLM network partner, she develops professional development programs for secondary educators. LiaNMU project (scalar products, plane reflections) VioLa project (digital discussion formats) LLV.HD project (cross-university learning networks) Key Contributions: She has coordinated major projects like MESUT (language-supported fraction understanding) and LaMaVoC (language in vocational mathematics). Her 2024 publications analyze language-integrated pedagogy and algebraic concept unification in teacher training.

Lizzie MullerView profile

Associate Professor

• Critical Heritage Studies
• Museum and Archive Studies
• Art History and Theory
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Associate Professor Lizzie Muller serves as Director of Research in the School of Art & Design at the University of New South Wales. An accomplished curator and researcher, she specializes in audience experience and interdisciplinary collaboration, with a particular focus on the future of museums as sites of knowledge production. Her research bridges curatorial practice with theories and methods from participatory design and interaction design, developing audience-centered curatorial methodologies and innovative approaches to audience research. Her work extends to preservation and archiving, particularly experiential documentation and oral histories of media art. Co-author of Curating Lively Objects: Exhibitions Beyond Disciplines (Routledge Museum Studies Series, 2022) Elected Councillor of the Sydney Culture Network Co-founder of the bi-monthly Sydney Culture Data Salon with Keir Winesmith Muller's research output demonstrates a consistent trajectory exploring the intersection of art, science, and technology through major international exhibitions including Human Non Human (Powerhouse Museum, 2018/19) and A Working Model of the World (staged across UNSW Galleries, Parsons School of Design, and University of Dundee). Her recent work focuses on art-science collaborations, deep time history through the ARC Centre for Excellence in Australian Biodiversity and Heritage, and the development of audience-centered curatorial frameworks. Scientific Awards: 2024 ADA Deans Award for Excellence in Higher Degree Supervision Muller leads significant research initiatives as Chief Investigator on multiple ARC-funded projects including the ARC Linkage project Curating Third Space: The Value of ArtScience Collaboration and SSHRC-funded research on The Living Effect and Curating Lively Objects . She has supervised numerous PhD and MFA candidates, with a special focus on curatorial practice-based research, and currently serves as Program Director of the Master of Curating and Cultural Leadership at UNSW Art & Design.

Shervin FarridnejadView profile

Professor

• Iranian Cultural and Religious History
• Zoroastrianism
• Manuscript Cultures
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Professor Shervin Farridnejad is a faculty member at the Asia-Africa Institute of the University of Hamburg, where he holds the Professorship of Iranian Studies since September 2022. He also serves as the Head of the MA program 'Manuscript Cultures' at the Centre for the Study of Manuscript Cultures (CSMC) within the Cluster of Excellence 'Understanding Written Artefacts'. PhD in Ancient and Middle Iranian Philology and Zoroastrian Studies (2014) - Georg-August University Göttingen MA in Ancient Iranian Studies (2007-2009) - Georg-August University Göttingen MA in Fine Arts and Art History (2003-2006) - Tarbiat Modares University Tehran BA in Fine Arts (Painting) (1998-2002) - Tehran University His research focuses on Zoroastrianism , particularly examining its cultural and religious history from antiquity to the early Islamic period. He investigates the dynamics between Zoroastrians and non-Zoroastrians, Zoroastrian art and iconography, and manuscript cultures. His work also extends to Judeo-Persian literature , Ancient Iranian philology , and Persian calligraphy . Recent publications highlight ritual practices in Zoroastrianism, including sacrificial food traditions and gift-exchange theology. The 2024 article on canine roles in Zoroastrian meat ethics and 2023 works on Safavid manuscript iconography demonstrate his interdisciplinary approach combining textual analysis with visual culture studies. 2022-2024: Editorial board member for Sasanian Studies series 2020-2023: Book Review Editor of the journal Iranian Studies 2016-2022: Co-editor of Ancient Iran Series 2015-2024: Contributor to Bibliographia Iranica and DABIR journals As an active academic leader, he serves as Sustainability Officer of the Asia-Africa Institute, member of the CSMC Steering Committee, and deputy member of the Faculty Council of Humanities at University of Hamburg. His teaching spans from introductory courses on Iranian history to specialized seminars on Zoroastrian rituals and Persian manuscript cultures.

• Magnetic Materials
• Soft Magnetic Composites
• Nanomaterials
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Michael E. McHenry is a Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University's College of Engineering. He holds appointments with multiple research centers including the Data Storage Systems Center, Engineering Research Accelerator, Materials Research Science and Engineering Center, and Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation. Dr. McHenry received his BS in Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science from Case Western Reserve University in 1980, his PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from MIT in 1988, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Los Alamos National Laboratory. His research focuses on soft magnetic nano-composites for power and energy applications, with particular expertise in metal amorphous nanocomposites (MANCs) for high-efficiency electric motors and power systems. His work spans advanced materials processing, magnetic properties under various conditions, and rare earth materials criticality. His research portfolio demonstrates a clear progression toward practical applications of magnetic materials, particularly in high-power density, high-efficiency motors that can operate at high rotational speeds with minimal energy loss. His publications reveal a strong focus on translating fundamental materials science into engineering solutions for energy conversion, with significant emphasis on rare earth-free alternatives and high-frequency applications. IEEE Distinguished Lecturer (2013) TMS Awardee for Research Excellence (2014) Subject of TMS Symposium in Honor of M. E. McHenry (2016) NATO Series Lecturer on Rare Earth Criticality (2016/17) Dr. McHenry has co-founded CorePower Magnetics Inc. with Paul Ohodnicki and Samuel Kernion, commercializing soft magnetic technologies with applications in grid modernization and electric vehicles. His extensive publication record and leadership in major research initiatives including a MURI on high-temperature magnetic materials and an ARPA-E program demonstrate significant impact in both academic and industrial contexts. He has served in various leadership roles for Magnetism and Magnetic Materials and Intermag Conferences, and continues to advise on rare earth scarcity issues for organizations like NATO.

• Antisemitism studies
• Anti-Americanism research
• Sociology of religion
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Professor Heiko Beyer holds a chair position at the Department of Sociology IV within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf. His academic work spans multiple domains of contemporary sociological inquiry with particular emphasis on prejudice studies, political sociology, and the sociology of religion. Beyer maintains an active research profile with numerous publications in leading sociological journals and serves as principal investigator for several major research projects funded by prestigious German research institutions. Professor Beyer's research interests form a cohesive body of work examining various dimensions of social prejudice and political attitudes. His scholarship demonstrates particular expertise in antisemitism studies, where he has developed innovative methodological approaches to measuring contemporary manifestations of anti-Jewish sentiment. His work also explores anti-Americanism as a comparative framework for understanding prejudice, examining the "elective affinities" between different forms of resentment. Additional research areas include the sociology of social movements, the intersection of religion and politics in Europe, and human rights implementation in diverse social contexts. Beyer's methodological approach combines quantitative survey research with qualitative analysis, often employing experimental designs to uncover the social context dependence of prejudicial attitudes. An analysis of Professor Beyer's recent publications reveals a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated examinations of antisemitism in contemporary Germany. His work has evolved from theoretical examinations of antisemitism's historical development to nuanced empirical studies capturing its current manifestations across different social milieus. A distinctive feature of his recent scholarship is the examination of how global events, particularly conflicts in the Middle East, create "spaces of opportunity" for antisemitic expressions. He has also pioneered research on the relationship between political Islam and Jewish experiences in Germany, producing some of the first systematic studies on how radical Islamic ideologies impact Jewish life. His methodological contributions include developing new antisemitism scales and employing factorial survey experiments to measure latent attitudes. Professor Beyer currently leads three major research projects: "Antisemitism in the General Population of North Rhine-Westphalia" (funded by the State of North Rhine-Westphalia, 2022-2024), "Social Contexts of Equality Practices" (a Heisenberg project funded by the German Research Foundation, 2019-2024), and "The Impact of Radical Islam on Jewish Life in Germany" (funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, 2020-2024). These projects collectively represent significant contributions to understanding prejudice, human rights implementation, and minority experiences in contemporary German society. His research often involves collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and has practical implications for educational programs combating antisemitism and promoting social equality.

Gordon HughesView profile

Associate Professor

• Early 20th-Century European Modernism
• French Painting
• Abstract Art
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Gordon Hughes is an Associate Professor of Art History in the Department of Art History at Rice University, specializing in early 20th-century European modernism with concentrated expertise in French painting and abstract art. His research significantly reinterprets foundational narratives of abstraction while extending into contemporary art and photographic history. His academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Art History from Princeton University (2004) M.A. from the University of Western Ontario (1996) M.F.A. in Studio Art from the University of Illinois at Chicago (1992) B.F.A. from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (1989) Professor Hughes' scholarship centers on re-examining abstract painting's origins through meticulous visual analysis, particularly focusing on Robert Delaunay's contributions to modernist vision. His work bridges pre-war European art with American conceptual practices from the 1960s-1980s, evidenced by influential publications on Fernand Léger, Georges Braque, Douglas Huebler, and Jenny Holzer. His theoretical approach integrates continental philosophy while prioritizing phenomenological engagement with artworks, reflected in his current book project Seeing Red: Murder, Abstraction, Machines which investigates intersections of art, technology, and violence. Analysis of his recent publications (2006-2022) reveals consistent scholarly engagement with French modernism's theoretical underpinnings while progressively incorporating contemporary critical frameworks. His work demonstrates evolving methodological sophistication through examinations of visual perception, medium specificity, and post-structuralist theory across diverse artistic movements from Cubism to Conceptual Art. His distinguished recognitions include: Getty Research Institute Scholar-in-Residence (2012-2013) Barr Ferree Foundation Publication Grant (2011) Terra Foundation for American Art support (2010) Professor Hughes mentors graduate students in Rice's Art History program with emphasis on close visual analysis and theoretical rigor. His research has received significant institutional support including Getty Research Institute residencies and major publication grants that facilitated his influential monograph Resisting Abstraction and editorial projects like October Files: Richard Serra .

• Electrochemistry
• CO2 Electroreduction
• Water Splitting
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Professor Chuan Zhao is a distinguished academic at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), serving as Professor at the School of Chemistry and head of the UNSW Nanoelectrochemistry Lab, which comprises approximately 30 researchers. He holds a Professorial Future Fellowship from the Australian Research Council and serves as Chair of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) Electrochemistry Division. His academic journey began with a PhD earned with excellence from Northwest University in 2002, followed by postdoctoral research at University of Oldenburg and Monash University. He joined UNSW as a Lecturer in October 2010 and was promoted to full Professor in 2017. Professor Zhao's research spans multiple cutting-edge areas in electrochemistry and energy conversion. His work focuses on CO 2 electroreduction, water splitting, hydrogen and oxygen evolution reactions, proton batteries, and nanoelectrochemistry. His research group has made significant contributions to understanding catalyst interfaces, developing non-precious metal catalysts, and advancing industrial-scale electrochemical processes. The lab's work bridges fundamental electrochemical principles with practical applications in renewable energy technologies. Analysis of Professor Zhao's recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong emphasis on developing efficient electrocatalysts for energy conversion applications. His work demonstrates particular expertise in designing catalysts for CO 2 electroreduction to valuable products, hydrogen production through water electrolysis, and oxygen evolution reactions. A notable trend is the focus on industrial-scale applications, with several publications addressing ampere-level current density requirements for commercial viability. His research combines advanced materials synthesis with sophisticated electrochemical characterization techniques. Professor Zhao has received numerous prestigious recognitions including election as Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC), Fellow of RACI (FRACI), and Fellow of the Royal Society of New South Wales (FRSN). His most significant award is the Professorial Future Fellowship from the Australian Research Council, which supports his innovative research program. As head of the UNSW Nanoelectrochemistry Lab, Professor Zhao leads a substantial research team of approximately 30 researchers. His group collaborates extensively with other institutions and researchers globally, as evidenced by the diverse authorship on his publications. His research is supported by substantial grant funding, though specific grants aren't detailed in the provided information. The Nanoelectrochemistry Lab under Professor Zhao's leadership maintains strong connections with industry partners working on fuel cell technologies, electrolysis systems, and electrochemical CO 2 conversion. The lab facilities likely include advanced electrochemical workstations, materials synthesis capabilities, and characterization equipment necessary for cutting-edge electrocatalysis research.

Paola ZamperiniView profile

Associate Professor

• Chinese Literature
• Gender and Sexuality Studies
• Feminist and Queer Theory
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Paola Zamperini is an Associate Professor of Chinese Literature at Northwestern University, holding a Ph.D. in Chinese Literature and Women and Gender Studies from the University of California, Berkeley. She joined Northwestern in 2013 as founding chair of the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures, where she has focused on department-building, curriculum development, and mentoring students in pre-modern Chinese literature and gender/sexuality studies. Her research and pedagogy bridge Chinese literary studies with feminist and queer theory, evidenced by courses like 'Sexual Subjects: Introduction to Sexuality Studies' and 'Traditions of Feminist Thought.' She actively collaborates with the Sexuality Project at Northwestern (SPAN) as a Curricular Fellow (2020-2023) through the project 'Global Pornographies: A Transnational Approach.' Key research areas include representations of prostitution, female suicide, fashion theory, pornography, and spiritual resonance in Chinese literature. She is currently completing her manuscript Sinopornologies. Writing Sex in Late Imperial Fiction and developing works on gambling and gender, and fashion and desire in early modern literature. Key Awards: SPAN Curricular Fellow (2020-2023) Luce/ACLS China Studies Advisory Group (2020-present) Pre-modern China Book Review Editor, Journal of Asian Studies (2016-present) Her academic service includes roles in ACLS/Luce Fellowship programs since 2015 and leadership in graduate education initiatives at Northwestern.

Adela IsvoranuView profile

Assistant Professor

• Network Analysis
• Psychopathology
• Mental Health Modeling
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Adela Isvoranu serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the National University of Singapore (NUS), where she investigates developmental pathways from mental health to mental illness using complexity-based frameworks. Her work challenges traditional syndrome-focused approaches by emphasizing symptom interactions within psychopathological networks. Academic Background: Ph.D. (cum laude) from University of Amsterdam M.Sc. from University of Amsterdam B.Sc. (Hons.) from University of Leeds Her research program integrates network analysis with clinical psychology to model mental health conditions as dynamic systems. This approach examines fuzzy boundaries between diagnostic categories and aims to develop novel intervention strategies through collaborations with clinical psychologists, practitioners, and methodologists. Her methodological innovations focus on translating complex network theory into practical clinical applications. Recent publications reveal a strong trajectory in advancing network psychometrics methodology while applying these frameworks to psychosis and trauma research. The 2022 book establishes foundational R-based tools for behavioral scientists, the 2021 methodological paper provides crucial estimation guidelines, and the 2017 psychosis study demonstrates clinical utility in mapping trauma-symptom pathways. Scientific Awards: No awards explicitly mentioned in source material While specific student mentorship details are unavailable, her collaborative research environment with clinical teams and methodologists indicates active supervision of research projects. Her work is supported through university affiliations with infrastructure including dedicated research space (AS4-02-32) and computational resources for network analysis. Research Environment: Operates within NUS Psychology Department's clinical research ecosystem Collaborates with GROUP Investigators consortium Integrates statistical methodology with clinical practice Maintains research website (www.adelaisvoranu.com) for dissemination

• Semiconductor Materials
• Laser Crystallization
• Phase Transformations
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Professor James Im serves as Professor of Materials Science in the Departments of Earth and Environmental Engineering and Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics at Columbia University, with an office at 1106 S.W. Mudd (Mail Code 4701). His academic career spans over three decades at Columbia, where he progressed from Assistant Professor (1991-1994) to Associate Professor (1995-2002), and ultimately to full Professor (2002-present), including a tenure as Chair of the Materials Science and Engineering Program (2002-2014). His educational background includes a B.S. with Distinction in Materials Science from Cornell University (1984) and a Ph.D. in Electronic Materials from MIT (1989), followed by postdoctoral research at Caltech (1989-1991). Cornell University: B.S. Materials Science (1984) MIT: Ph.D. Electronic Materials (1989) Caltech: Postdoctoral Scholar (1989-1991) Im's research centers on ultra-rapid phase transitions in beam-irradiated thin films, specifically focusing on laser crystallization of silicon films , energy-beam-induced melting and solidification , and nucleation in discontinuous phase transitions . His work employs experimental, computational, and theoretical approaches to develop innovative semiconductor materials for advanced displays, solar cells, and integrated circuits. Notably, his invention of Sequential Lateral Solidification (SLS) technology has been licensed to major display manufacturers (Samsung, LG, Sharp) and implemented in products by Apple, Blackberry, and Nokia. Current research focuses on advancing the Spot-Beam Crystallization (SBC) platform using fiber lasers for next-generation microelectronics. His publication record spans environmental aerosol studies (2019-2024), oilfield operations technology (2002-2014), and foundational atmospheric research (1980s), reflecting interdisciplinary expertise bridging materials science, environmental engineering, and petroleum technology. The most recent works emphasize low-cost sensor development and aerosol monitoring. Professional recognition includes membership in prestigious societies: Bohmisch Physical Society Sigma Xi Alpha Sigma Mu Materials Research Society American Physical Society Im's research group maintains strong industry connections through technology licensing and collaborative projects, particularly in display manufacturing. His leadership as former department chair demonstrates administrative commitment alongside scientific innovation. The laboratory leverages state-of-the-art laser systems and beam delivery optics for materials development, with recent focus shifting toward environmental monitoring applications while maintaining core semiconductor research.

Amanda LagerkvistView profile

Professor

• Existential Media Studies
• Digital Culture
• Media Philosophy
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Amanda Lagerkvist is a Professor at Uppsala University's Department of Informatics and Media, and a founder of Existential Media Studies . She leads the Uppsala Informatics and Media Hub for Digital Existence and the research program BioMe: Existential Challenges and Ethical Imperatives of Biometric AI in Everyday Lifeworlds (2020-2024) within WASP-HS. Her work intersects existential philosophy with digital culture , focusing on themes like disability , selfhood , datafication , and AI imaginaries . She has authored key works including Existential Media: A Media Theory of the Limit Situation (OUP, 2022) and Media and Memory in New Shanghai (Palgrave Macmillan, 2013). Recent publications (2020-2025) analyze existential ethics in AI , biometric vulnerabilities , and digital environmental data . Her 15 most recent articles address topics like AI as existential media , digital afterlife ethics , and limit situations in digital culture , reflecting her interdisciplinary approach combining media studies, philosophy, and ethics. Scientific Awards: Wallenberg Academy Fellow (2013) Research Grants and Collaborations: Currently heading the RJ project Dismedia (2023-2025) and participating in the national At the End of the World programme (2023-2028). She collaborates on INTIMATE AI (2023-2026) and hosts the Assistive AI, Disability and Norms of Being Human sabbatical project (2023). She co-leads the The Mediated Planet (2020-2025) with KTH.

Jonathan CullenView profile

Professor

• Resource Efficiency
• Circular Economy
• Decarbonization
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Jonathan Cullen is Professor of Sustainable Engineering at the University of Cambridge and President of Fitzwilliam College, specializing in resource efficiency and decarbonization through top-down analysis of industrial material and energy systems. His work bridges academic research with industry applications across energy-intensive sectors. Education: Bachelor's in Chemical and Process Engineering, University of Canterbury, New Zealand MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Development, University of Cambridge PhD in Engineering Fundamentals of Energy Efficiency, University of Cambridge His research develops metrics for quantifying energy and material consequences of production systems, focusing on circular economy implementation, minimum energy requirements, and zero-carbon transition pathways. Key applications target cement, steel, plastics, and petrochemicals where he pioneers methods like exergetic analysis and material flow accounting to expose carbon lock-ins and circularity opportunities. Recent publications reveal three dominant trends: (1) Frameworks for theoretical minimum energy requirements across industrial processes, (2) Geopolitical analysis of critical mineral flows and ownership structures, and (3) Circular economy metrics for plastics and construction materials. These consistently employ system-scale modeling validated through industry partnerships. Research Funding: Lead: C-THRU ($4M, VKRF) - carbon clarity in petrochemical supply chains Co-I: UK FIRES (£5.2M, EPSRC) - industrial decarbonization program Co-I: CirPlas (£1.25M, UKRI) - plastic waste elimination 7+ projects (EPSRC, Innovate UK, Horizon 2020) Academic Leadership: Teaching: Energy Systems and Policy (MPhil in Energy Technologies) Undergraduate supervision in Materials/Mathematics Graduate Tutor at Fitzwilliam College IPCC AR6 Lead Author (Industry Chapter) He directs the Resource Efficiency Collective, which develops open-source tools like Mat-dp for material demand projections and Starter Data Kits for energy planning. Current work focuses on scaling circular business models for construction retrofitting and quantifying geopolitical risks in critical mineral supply chains.