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Lucio Blandini is a professor and director of the Institute for Lightweight Structures and Conceptual Design (ILEK) at the University of Stuttgart. He leads research in sustainable lightweight systems, adaptive structures, and digital fabrication, focusing on reducing environmental impact through computational design and sensor-integrated solutions. Education: PhD in Structural Engineering (University of Stuttgart, 2005) on adhesive-based glass shells. Leadership: Deputy spokesperson for CRC 1244 and Principal Investigator in the Cluster of Excellence IntCDC. His research spans Digital Fabrication , Adaptive Concrete Systems , and Complex Glass Envelopes , with recent work on functionally graded concrete, cyber-physical manufacturing, and resource-efficient structures. Publications emphasize integration of computational tools, material innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Key projects include the Kuwait International Airport Terminal 2 , Doha Exhibition and Convention Center , and Enzo Ferrari Museum , demonstrating his focus on parametric design, digital transformation, and lightweight engineering. Labs and Teams: Collaborates with the University of Stuttgart's ILEK and Cluster of Excellence IntCDC, integrating architecture, civil engineering, and materials science.

• Sustainable Lightweight Structures
• Digital Fabrication
• Adaptive Systems
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Sonja Geier is a Visiting Professor at the University of Stuttgart (Institute of Building Construction) and a lecturer at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (Engineering & Architecture School). She leads the Visiting Professorship for "Innovations in Timber Construction" and serves as Deputy Head of the Competence Center for Typology & Planning in Architecture (CCTP). Her research focuses on industrialized timber construction , circular economy in building materials, sustainable design , and digital construction workflows . She has contributed to over 20 projects including BAUHALPS , Green Health Care Buildings , and leanWOOD , emphasizing wood as a renewable resource for carbon-neutral construction. Recent publications like "circularWOOD" explore paradigm shifts toward circular timber construction, analyzing material flow, stakeholder engagement, and policy frameworks. Her work bridges academia and industry through BIM implementation , lean construction models, and cross-border sustainability initiatives. Scientific engagements include: Jury Chairman for national R&D projects (2024) Scientific Advisory Board, sbe2022 Sustainable Built Environment (2022) Swiss representative in EUSALP Action Group 2 (2019) Co-founder of the DeepWood and BIMwood research programs

• Industrialized Timber Construction
• Circular Economy & Reuse
• Transformation Processes
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Markus Lager is a Visiting Professor at the Institute of Building Constructions (IBK) within the Cluster of Excellence IntCDC at the University of Stuttgart. He specializes in integrative computational design and timber construction, focusing on sustainability and climate-responsive architecture. Notable projects include the 2021 campus extension for Private University Witten/Herdecke , a timber-constructed building with BNB Silver certification, and the Steinbeis House (Aalen University, in planning), a mixed-use office tower blending timber construction with urban design. He also contributed to multi-story residential timber buildings in Oberursel (2012) and Berlin-Weißensee (2013), emphasizing communal living and energy efficiency. Collaborated with Kaden + Lager GmbH and Züblin Timber. Advocated for CO₂-neutral materials and reuse of building elements. His work reflects a commitment to reducing embodied carbon through innovative timber engineering.

• Timber Construction
• Sustainable Architecture
• Computational Design
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Dr. Karsten Neuhoff is a Research Fellow at the Institute for Research Technology (IIT), School of Engineering, Universidad Pontificia Comillas, Madrid. He joined the institute in January 2017 as a Scientific Committee Member (Categoría actual: Miembro del Comité Científico) with origin at TU Berlin. His research focuses on energy economics and EU climate policy implementation. Neuhoff's work centers on designing market mechanisms for climate neutrality, including locational electricity pricing to resolve transmission constraints and carbon border adjustments to prevent carbon leakage. He investigates industrial decarbonization pathways for materials sectors, emphasizing inclusive transitions that balance competitiveness with environmental goals through policy instruments like CBAM. Analysis of his 2019-2025 publications reveals concentrated expertise in EU climate policy architecture, particularly CBAM design and electricity market reforms for high renewable integration. His research consistently bridges economic modeling with actionable policy solutions for carbon pricing and industrial transformation. Neuhoff has secured significant funding from the European Commission (OneNet project) and the European Climate Foundation for market design and decarbonization research. His collaborative projects involve DIW Berlin, TU Berlin, and European policy networks addressing electricity markets and industrial climate strategies. As Scientific Committee Member at IIT, he shapes research direction in energy systems and climate policy. His work extends through international consortia including the OneNet project and European Climate Foundation initiatives focused on EU decarbonization pathways.

• Energy Economics
• Climate Policy
• Industrial Decarbonization
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Prof. Polly Burey is a Professor in Food Science at the University of Southern Queensland, affiliated with the School of Agriculture and Environmental Science and the Centre for Future Materials within the Institute for Advanced Engineering and Space Sciences. She leads the BSc Food Science major and the Sustainable Industry Design research theme, overseeing a research portfolio exceeding $13M. Education: BEng, University of Auckland (2001) PhD, University of Queensland (2005) Graduate Certificate in Education, University of Queensland (2007) Her research focuses on the intersection of food science, materials engineering, and sustainability, particularly in formulation, microstructure, processing, and rheological behavior of food materials. She pioneers work in circular economy, waste valorization, sustainable manufacturing, and functional food design. Her expertise spans food technology, bioplastics, rheology, and sustainable composites. Her recent publications (2023–2025) demonstrate a strong trend toward interdisciplinary sustainability, combining food science with materials engineering, environmental science, and biomedical applications. Key themes include waste-to-resource conversion, low-carbon materials, hydrogels for wound care, and sustainable energy systems. Scientific Awards and Recognitions: Senior Fellow, Higher Education Academy Professional Member, Engineers Australia Member, Institute of Chemical Engineers Member, Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology Member, Project Management Institute Member, Australian Institute of Company Directors Member, Waste Management Resource Recovery Association of Australia Polly Burey actively supervises multiple PhD and Master’s students across diverse projects in food science, sustainable materials, and waste utilization. She has secured significant grants, including the $3.35M SIMPLE Hub (RRC) and $2M NO WASTE (SURF) programs, both co-directed by her. She leads the Fight Food Waste CRC project on Queen Garnet plums and contributes to Indigenous food innovation initiatives. She leads a multidisciplinary research team within the Centre for Future Materials, collaborating with industry, government, and international partners on sustainable industry design, circular economy systems, and advanced manufacturing. Her lab focuses on transforming waste into high-value materials across food, construction, and medical sectors.

• Food Science
• Materials Engineering
• Sustainability
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John Farrell serves as the Associate Laboratory Director for Mechanical and Thermal Engineering Sciences at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), overseeing a $260 million portfolio and 600 staff across programs including buildings, wind, geothermal, advanced manufacturing, and Arctic research. He co-leads NREL's Advanced Research on Integrated Energy Systems platform. Education: Bachelor in Chemistry (Purdue University), PhD in Physical Chemistry (University of Colorado) His research focuses span energy storage systems, combustion chemistry, transportation decarbonization, and process engineering optimization. Recent work emphasizes sustainable aviation ecosystems and zero-emission vehicle infrastructure. Key article trends (2022-2024) include electric vehicle charging management (100% renewable energy integration), AI-driven transportation research (100% computational science), and sustainable aviation policy frameworks (100% environmental impact assessment). Awards: NREL Distinguished Member of Research Staff (2021) SAE Harry L. Horning Memorial Award (2003) DOE VTO Team Award for Fuels/Engines Co-Optimization (2019) Farrell's leadership extends to energy storage, concentrating solar power, and cross-sectoral technologies like industrial innovation and fossil energy carbon management.

• Chemistry and materials science
• Fuels and combustion
• Energy storage
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Christoph Pfeifer is a full professor at the Institute of Process Engineering and Energy Technology (BOKU, Vienna). His research focuses on biomass gasification , biochar applications , renewable energy systems , and thermal conversion technologies . He leads projects funded by the EU, Austrian government, and industry partners. Key Projects: GreenLNG (2022-2027) - biomass-to-LNG with EU funding IEA Bioenergy Task 33 (2019-2024) - thermal gasification leadership Capacity Building in Gaza Strip (2017-2020) - renewable energy training Research Themes include: Advanced biomass and waste valorization via dual fluidized bed gasification Carbon-negative technologies (biochar soil storage, CO2 capture) Hybrid renewable energy systems for rural electrification Circular economy applications of biochar (nutrient recovery, soil remediation) Collaborations span institutions in Austria , United Kingdom , Italy , Chile , and Palestine . He has co-authored 193 publications and presented at 155 international conferences. Recent Highlights: 2024: Keynote at SEEP conference on negative emission technologies 2024: Feature in Austrian media about CO2 reduction facilities 2023: Invited speaker at European Geosciences Union assembly

• Process Engineering
• Energy Research
• Biochar
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Dr. Thomas Karl Hannl is a researcher specializing in Process and Energy Engineering at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU), affiliated with the Institute for Process and Energy Engineering within the Department of Natural Sciences and Sustainable Resources. His research focuses on sustainable energy technologies, particularly in fluidized bed systems, waste-to-energy conversion, and resource recovery from waste streams. Dr. Hannl completed his doctoral studies in Energy Engineering at Luleå University of Technology (2018-2023), with research on fluidized bed combustion and gasification for phosphorus recovery. He previously earned a Master's degree (2016-2018) and Bachelor's degree (2012-2016) in Process Engineering from the Vienna University of Technology. His primary research interests include fluidized bed technology , gas generation from biomass and waste , waste-to-energy processes , fuel design , and ash chemistry , with particular emphasis on phosphorus recovery from sewage sludge through co-conversion with biomass. This work contributes significantly to circular economy approaches in waste management and renewable energy production. Dr. Hannl's publication portfolio demonstrates consistent focus on thermochemical conversion processes, with recent work exploring fluidized bed combustion, ash transformation mechanisms, and resource recovery pathways. His research shows an evolving trajectory from fundamental ash chemistry studies toward more applied waste-to-energy technologies and circular economy solutions. Reviewed for journals: Fuel, ACS Omega, Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, Journal of the Energy Institute Presented research at international conferences including the 16th International Conference on Sustainable Energy & Environment Protection (2024) Active contributor to knowledge transfer through conference proceedings and technical reports Currently, he participates in two major EU-funded projects: 'Biokohle aus Klärschlamm für grüne Technologie und Kreislaufwirtschaft' (2024-2027) and 'Truly Carbon Neutral electricity enhanced Synthesis of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) from biomass' (2022-2027), demonstrating his leadership in advancing sustainable energy technologies and resource recovery systems.

• Fluidized bed technology
• Gas generation
• Waste-to-Energy
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Professor Elizabeth von Hauff holds the Chair of Coating Technologies for Electronics at the Institute for Solid State Electronics (IFE), Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Technical University of Dresden, appointed on June 1, 2021. She concurrently serves as Director of the Fraunhofer Institute for Electron Beam and Plasma Technology FEP in Dresden, leading dual institutional roles that bridge academic research and applied industrial development. Her research operates at the interdisciplinary nexus of physics, chemistry, and biology, with core expertise in biosensors, wearable electronics, and operando characterization of layers and interfaces. Von Hauff's work spans fundamental investigations of charge transport mechanisms in novel materials to practical applications in electron beam technology and plasma processing. Her recent publications demonstrate significant contributions to thin film deposition techniques, radiation dosimetry systems, and sustainable energy technologies. Analysis of her 81 Scopus-indexed publications reveals evolving research trajectories—from early work on organic photovoltaics and charge transport in polymer systems toward current leadership in electron beam applications, thermochromic coatings, and cardiovascular biomaterials. Her recent work shows increasing emphasis on sustainable technologies, including carbon neutrality planning for photovoltaics systems and wastewater treatment using electron beam technology. Von Hauff directs collaborative research between TU Dresden and Fraunhofer FEP, overseeing teams developing advanced coating technologies for electronics, medical applications, and environmental solutions. Her leadership encompasses both fundamental materials characterization and industrial-scale process development, particularly in roll-to-roll manufacturing and 3D-printed functional materials.

• Materials Science
• Solid State Physics
• Biosensors
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Karen Wawrousek is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Wyoming, where she also serves as the ABET Coordinator. She is affiliated with the university’s College of Engineering and Applied Science and the interdisciplinary Molecular and Cellular Life Science Program . Her work integrates chemical engineering, microbiology, and bio-analytical chemistry to tackle global challenges in sustainable energy and public health. Education & Professional Experience Ph.D., Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics, California Institute of Technology (2001–2009) Postdoctoral Scientist (Photobiology), National Renewable Energy Laboratory (2010–2011) Lead Scientist (Waste & Environmental Management), Western Research Institute (2012–2014) Research Interests Wawrousek’s group engineers non-model bacteria to convert low-value waste streams into high-value fuels and chemicals. Using organisms such as Rhodococcus opacus and Rubrivivax gelatinosus , her team has advanced metabolic pathways for biodiesel precursors, hydrogen, and commodity chemicals. Parallel projects explore microbial life in the deep subsurface, elucidating how extreme pressure, salinity, and nutrient limitation shape community structure and function. More recently, her laboratory pivoted to biomedical diagnostics, developing ultrasensitive SERS-based assays that detect SARS-CoV-2 in saliva at femtogram levels—work that emerged from an earlier initiative on novel point-of-care diagnostics. Publication & Patent Highlights Across 2022–2025, Wawrousek’s publications reveal a clear trajectory from fundamental microbial physiology toward applied bio-products and rapid diagnostics. Key themes include valorization of agricultural by-products (e.g., sugar beet molasses), nanomaterial-enhanced remediation, and plasmonic biosensors for viral antigens. Her patent portfolio (five granted or pending since 2017) protects innovations in CO₂-to-fuel bioprocessing, rare-earth recovery, and COVID-19 detection platforms. Current Funding & Collaborative Teams National Science Foundation – metabolic engineering of non-model bacteria for fuels and chemicals U.S. Department of Energy – microbial ecology of extreme subsurface environments Interdisciplinary COVID-19 diagnostics consortium involving virologists, immunologists, and optical engineers Laboratory & Infrastructure Research is conducted in Engineering Hall 4029, equipped for anaerobic microbiology, metabolic flux analysis, optical biosensor prototyping, and high-throughput SERS screening. The lab hosts graduate students and postdoctoral researchers drawn from chemical engineering, molecular biology, and environmental science programs at Wyoming’s R1 university.

• Synthetic biology and metabolic engineering of non-model bacteria
• Biofuels and biochemicals production from waste feedstocks
• Microbial ecology of extreme environments
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Dorit Aviv serves as Assistant Professor of Architecture at the University of Pennsylvania's Stuart Weitzman School of Design with a secondary appointment in the Material Science and Engineering graduate group. She directs the cross-disciplinary Thermal Architecture Lab focused on decarbonizing the built environment through thermodynamic innovations in architectural materials and forms. Her educational credentials include a PhD in architectural technology (energy and computation track) and M.Arch with urban policy certificate from Princeton University, complemented by a B.Arch from The Cooper Union. Prior academic appointments include teaching roles at Cooper Union, Pratt Institute, and Princeton University. Aviv's research integrates environmental performance with human health outcomes, specializing in radiant cooling systems, evaporative technologies, and bio-based materials to address urban heat islands. Her work bridges architectural design with material science to develop carbon-neutral cooling solutions that enhance energy efficiency while maintaining thermal comfort in extreme climates. Key focus areas include membrane-assisted radiant cooling, hydrogel applications for desert climates, and blockchain-integrated energy monitoring systems. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a dominant trajectory toward decarbonization through passive cooling strategies, with strong emphasis on urban heat island mitigation, carbon-sequestering materials, and human-centered thermal comfort metrics. The research portfolio demonstrates systematic progression from fundamental radiant heat transfer studies toward scalable urban interventions. Aviv's scientific recognition includes: Holcim Award for Sustainable Design and Construction (2021) for desert climate cooling prototype Holcim Foundation Acknowledgement Prize for Hydroculus project Her research program is supported by substantial federal funding including U.S. Department of Energy, National Science Foundation, and National Park Service grants, alongside industry partnerships with Microsoft, Ripple, and Armstrong World Industries. Current initiatives include the Penn4C mobile urban cooling station for North Philadelphia and Ramboll Foundation-funded research on membrane-assisted radiant cooling. The Thermal Architecture Lab operates as a nexus for interdisciplinary collaboration between architecture, engineering, and environmental science, actively developing prototypes like the evaporative cooling roof chimney and carbon-absorbing concrete systems while maintaining strong industry and community partnerships for real-world implementation.

• Thermal Architecture
• Environmental Performance
• Decarbonization of Built Environment
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Martin Sexton is a Professor at the University of Reading's School of Construction Management and Engineering, actively contributing to the Strategy Committee of the School and Steering Committee of the Innovative Construction Research Centre. His work bridges academic research and industry practice in the construction sector. His academic credentials include: BSc (Hons) Building Technology, University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, UK MSc Technology Management, University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, UK PhD, University of Salford, UK Professor Sexton's research centers on innovation dynamics within construction, emphasizing system innovation for sustainability , management of small construction firms , and diffusion of sustainable technologies . He investigates organizational learning mechanisms to address persistent issues like housing defects and explores how professional service firms navigate innovation barriers. His studies frequently employ action research to develop practical frameworks for quality improvement. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2014-2024) reveals a consistent focus on UK housing defects management and sustainable construction practices . Key trends include the application of organizational learning theories to defect reduction, pandemic impact assessments on construction projects, and skills development for energy-efficient retrofits. His work increasingly examines cross-cultural investment patterns and Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) integration for small housebuilders. Scientific awards: No awards documented in provided materials Advising and grants: No information on student advisees or grant funding is available in the source text Lab and team affiliations: Steering Committee member of the Innovative Construction Research Centre at University of Reading

• Management and diffusion of innovation
• System innovation for sustainability
• Sustainable technologies
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Wu Chen is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Green Technology (IGT) under the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) . Their work spans substance flow analysis , lifecycle engineering , and carbon emission management , with a focus on China's environmental systems and global resource networks. Active in circular economy projects, including EU-funded initiatives on offshore wind-powered hydrogen production and Danish pork supply chain decarbonization . Key research areas: material flow analysis , supply chain risks , and sustainable transportation . Their recent publications explore static and dynamic risks in lithium supply chains , spatiotemporal cobalt trade patterns , and iron resource availability in China , integrating systems modeling with policy implications. Articles like "Low carbon development patterns in Chongqing" and "reverse logistics networks for power batteries" highlight localized solutions for global challenges. Scientific awards include the Nordic Energy Challenge Second Prize , YERUN Research Mobility Award , and 2025 carbon neutrality recognition for Danish pork supply chain analysis . Wu Chen also contributes to peer review for journals like Journal of Industrial Ecology and Economic Change and Restructuring . Teaching includes "Engineering for Sustainability" and "Method in Science" courses, alongside supervision roles. Media coverage highlights their work on "bicycle ownership and CO2 reduction" and "urban progress via sustainable transport" .

• Substance Flow Analysis
• Lifecycle Engineering
• Carbon Dioxide Emission
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Denise L. Mauzerall is a Professor at Princeton University with dual appointments at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) and the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. She serves as Core Faculty at the Center for Policy Research on Energy and the Environment (C-PREE) and holds Associated Faculty roles at the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment, High Meadows Environmental Institute, Geosciences Department, Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences program, Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies, and Center on Contemporary China. Additionally, she chairs Executive Committees for the Andlinger Center and M.S. Chadha Center for Global India while directing SPIA's Doctoral Studies program. Her academic foundation includes a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Chemistry from Harvard University, an M.S. in Environmental Engineering from Stanford University, and a Sc.B. with honors in Chemistry from Brown University. Mauzerall's research integrates atmospheric science with policy development to address air quality and greenhouse gas mitigation. Her group rigorously analyzes co-benefits across climate, public health, and food security through sector-specific interventions in residential, transport, power, industrial, and agricultural systems—primarily in China but with global relevance. Notable work includes identifying methane leakage from abandoned oil/gas wells that directly influenced the $4.7 billion U.S. Infrastructure Law funding for well-plugging initiatives. Her approach emphasizes cross-disciplinary collaboration with energy, economic, health, and agricultural experts to translate scientific findings into actionable policy frameworks. Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a strategic focus on energy system optimization, clean heating transitions, and pollution-climate interactions. Key trends include high-resolution modeling of electricity systems, smart meter adoption barriers in developing economies, atmospheric stagnation impacts on Indian air quality, and decarbonization pathways for Chinese urban heating—demonstrating consistent emphasis on data-driven policy solutions for global environmental challenges. Her scientific recognition includes: American Geophysical Union Fellow As SPIA's Doctoral Studies Director, Mauzerall oversees doctoral curriculum and advising while securing research grants for interdisciplinary environmental projects. Her funding portfolio supports policy-relevant work on methane mitigation, energy transitions, and air quality management, though specific grant details remain undisclosed in source materials. Mauzerall leads a C-PREE-based research group that functions as a policy incubator, bridging atmospheric science with real-world governance. Her team's identification of orphaned well methane emissions exemplifies their operational model: deploying rigorous scientific analysis to drive legislative action. Current collaborations span energy economists, climate modelers, and public health specialists focused on accelerating greenhouse gas mitigation with measurable co-benefits.

• Air Quality Policy
• Climate Change Mitigation
• Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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Tilman Santarius is a renowned researcher and policy expert focusing on the intersection of Digitalization, Global Justice, Climate Policy, Sustainable Economics, and World Trade & Agriculture . Since September 2024, he has led the German Climate Consortium (DKK) , representing key players in German climate research. Previously, he initiated the European research network Digitalization for Sustainability – Science in Dialogue (D4S) (2020–2022), funded by the Robert Bosch Stiftung, and co-founded the FrohLaWi e.V. solidarity agriculture association in 2020. Education: Visiting Scholar at University of California, Berkeley (2013–2014), Energy Resources Group. Research: His work on rebound effects and digital sufficiency critically examines how digitalization can align with deep sustainability goals, including risks like increased resource use and opportunities for policy innovation. Projects: Led the Green Consumption Assistant project (2020–2023), developing AI systems to promote sustainable consumption, and contributed to the Bits & Bäume conference series connecting tech and sustainability communities. His publications analyze the environmental impacts of digital technologies, trade policies, and sufficiency strategies. He received the Christiane Busch-Lüty Förderpreis from the Ecological Economics Association (VÖÖ) for his dissertation on rebound effects. Santarius also served on the supervisory board of Greenpeace Deutschland e.V. (2016–2024) and co-chaired the Trade Working Group at the Forum Environment & Development since 2002.

• Digitalization
• Global Justice
• Climate Policy
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