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Wenchuang (Walter) HuView profile

Assistant Professor

• Nanolithography
• Nanofabrication
• Nanostructured Biomaterials
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Wenchuang (Walter) Hu is an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering at the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science, University of Texas Dallas. He holds a B.S. in Electronics from Peking University (1999), M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame (2001, 2004), and completed a postdoc at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (2005). His research focuses on nanolithography, nanofabrication of low-dimensional nanostructures, bio-sensors for disease diagnostics, nanostructured biomaterials, and organic electronics. He leads the Solid State Electronics Lab, advancing technologies like silicon nanowire biosensors, polymer solar cells, and nanomedicine. Education: B.S., Electronics, Peking University (1999) M.S., Electrical Engineering, University of Notre Dame (2001) Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, University of Notre Dame (2004) Postdoc, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (2005) Research Interests: Nanolithography, bio-sensors, nanomedicine, organic electronics, nanofluidics, and nanoelectromechanical systems. His work bridges electronics and biology, with applications in cancer diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and energy materials. His publications highlight advancements in silicon nanowire biosensors for femtomolar detection, nanoimprint lithography for solar cells, and polymeric nanomedicine. He secured over $2M in grants, including NSF funding for solar cell innovation and NIH grants for biosensor development. Notable recognitions include Sigma Xi membership, ACS affiliation, and leadership awards. He actively serves on conference committees and reviews for journals like Nanotechnology and ACS Nano . Key Projects: Defined nanoscale Si sensors for cancer diagnostics Lithographically patterned polymer solar cells Nanostructured biomaterials for tissue engineering Professional service roles include session chair at EIPBN conferences and technical director of Bioelectronics at the Chinese Institute of Engineering. His lab’s innovations contribute to both academic and commercial advancements in nanotechnology.

Sameer SonkusaleView profile

Professor

• Bioelectronics
• Biomedical Devices
• Wearable Technology
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Sameer Sonkusale is a full Professor at Tufts University School of Engineering with joint appointments in Electrical and Computer Engineering , Biomedical Engineering , and Chemical and Biological Engineering . He directs an interdisciplinary research group focusing on Bioelectronics , Biomedical Microdevices , and Lab-on-Chip Microsystems , with additional roles as a Visiting Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School (2011-2012) and Wyss Institute (2018-2019). Education: Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, University of Pennsylvania (2003) MS, Electrical Engineering, University of Pennsylvania (1999) BE (Honors), Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (1996) His research spans Wearable and Ingestible Sensors , Analog/Mixed-Signal Computing , and Brain-Inspired Machine Learning , with technologies like Smart Bandages , Smart Sutures , and Lab-on-a-Pill licensed for commercialization. The NSF CAREER Award and STAT MADNESS Elite 8 recognition highlight his contributions. Research Trends: 2025 articles focus on microneedle drug delivery , thread-based biosensors , and flexible energy harvesting 2024 work emphasizes ingestible diagnostics , piezotronic gas sensors , and bioelectrochemical platforms Scientific Awards: National Science Foundation CAREER Award STAT MADNESS Elite 8 (2020) Best Paper Awards (IEEE, MRS, TRF) Best Journal Paper & Highest Cited Paper (Microsystems and Nanoengineering, Nature) Distinguished Alumni Award (BITS Pilani) Advising & Grants: Leads Tufts Biomedical Microdevices Laboratory with ongoing NIH-funded projects including Ingestible Microbiome Samplers and Multimodal Biosensing Systems . Has served on editorial boards for Scientific Reports (Nature) and IEEE Transactions journals. Professional Roles: Senior member of IEEE, OSA, MRS, BMES, and AAAS. Past chair of IEEE Biomedical Circuits and Systems Committee. Inventor of 20+ patents including Microneedle Molds , Thread Composite Sensors , and Automated Bioelectronic Systems .

Patrick TangView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Microencapsulation Technology
• Cavitation Technology
• Nano/Microemulsions
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Dr. Patrick Tang is a Senior Lecturer at the Malaysia School of Engineering, Monash University. He holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Nottingham, specializing in cavitation technology, micro/nanoencapsulation, and controlled delivery systems. His research focuses on innovative applications in food, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors, emphasizing sustainability and process improvement. He is actively involved in industry collaborations with companies like CCM Innovative Solutions and Sime Darby Plantation, addressing challenges in functional coatings and palm oil processing. Education: PhD in Chemical Engineering, University of Nottingham Research Interests: Colloid and polymer science Encapsulation and controlled release technologies Self-healing polymers Sonochemistry applications Bioactive compound delivery systems Sustainable materials development Grants & Collaborations: Principal Investigator for government and industry grants Collaborations with Chulalongkorn University (Senior Research Advisor) Industry-driven projects with multinational companies Awards: IChemE Young Chemical Engineer of the Year (2014) Dean's Teaching Innovation Award (2022) ITEX 2021 Prize Multiple research grants and fellowships Labs & Teams: Led a multidisciplinary research group in bio-nanoengineering Collaborations with the Tissue Engineering Centre, UKM Hospital

• Nanotechnology
• Materials Science
• Thermal Transport
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William P. King is a Professor and Ralph A. Andersen Endowed Chair at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, with appointments in Mechanical Science and Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Materials Science and Engineering. He is affiliated with the Carle Illinois College of Medicine. His research focuses on nanotechnology, advanced materials, thermal transport, and manufacturing innovations. King holds 23 U.S. patents and has co-founded companies like Fast Radius and Hoowaki LLC. Education: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (Stanford University, 2002), M.S. (Stanford, 1998), B.S. (University of Dayton, 1996). Academic roles include Professor at UIUC (2010–present), Associate Professor at Georgia Tech (2007–2010), and postdoctoral research at Stanford and IBM Zurich. Research Interests span nanotechnology, thermal systems, additive manufacturing, and biomedical applications. His lab, the Nanoengineering Laboratory, develops translational technologies across science, commerce, and engineering. Key areas include phase-change materials for thermal management, microfluidic diagnostics, and advanced heat exchangers. Publications highlight innovations in thermal management, additive manufacturing, and nanostructured materials. Awards include ASME’s Gustus-Larson Award, PECASE, and multiple R&D 100 Awards. King advises a team of 10 Ph.D. students and collaborates with industry through MxD and Fast Radius. Labs/Teams: Nanoengineering Laboratory, affiliated with UIUC’s departments and industry partners. Current projects focus on dynamic thermal systems, wearable electronics, and AI-driven manufacturing quality assurance.

• Theoretical Physics
• Computational Physics
• Materials Science
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PD Dr. Dmitry Chigrin is a Research Professor at RWTH Aachen University's Department of Physics and an independent research group leader at the DWI–Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials. He holds a Heisenberg Fellowship (DFG) and specializes in theoretical and computational physics of complex artificial systems, including phase-change materials, metamaterials, plasmonics, and hydrogel-based systems. His work spans applications in biomedical imaging, nano-optics, and material engineering. Education: Diploma in Theoretical Physics (Belarusian State University, 1997) Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (University of Wuppertal, 2004) Habilitation in Theoretical Physics (Friedrich Schiller University Jena, 2014) Research Interests: Phase transitions in Ge-Sb-Te materials Reconfigurable metamaterials and metasurfaces Photoacoustic imaging with gold nanoparticles Hydrogel-based micro-robotics and biomedical applications Plasmon-polaritonic nanostructures His research integrates multi-physics simulations, theoretical modeling, and experimental collaboration to advance materials science and nanotechnology. Key projects include tuning metasurfaces via phase-change materials and optimizing nanostructures for biomedical imaging. Awards: Heisenberg Fellowship (DFG, 2017) Labs/Teams: Theory of Complex Materials Group (DWI-Leibniz Institute)

Julea VlassakisView profile

Assistant Professor

• Single-cell protein analysis in pediatric cancers
• Micro and nanoscale assay design
• Cellular and molecular biophysics of metastasis
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Julea Vlassakis is an Assistant Professor of Bioengineering at Rice University and a CPRIT Scholar in Cancer Research. Her lab, the Microtechnologies Laboratory for Pediatric Oncology, focuses on developing micro and nanoscale technologies to study protein interactions in pediatric cancers like Ewing sarcoma. She leads a multidisciplinary team collaborating with Texas Medical Center researchers to advance targeted therapies and translational research. Education: Ph.D. in Bioengineering, University of California, Berkeley (2012-2018) Postdoctoral Scholar, Herr Lab, UC Berkeley (2018-2021) B.A. in Chemistry and Physics, Smith College (2012) Research Interests: Her work integrates micro/nanoengineering, systems biology, and biophysics to address challenges in pediatric oncology. Key areas include single-cell analysis of metastasis signatures, design of micro-scale protein separation tools, and structural studies of fusion oncoproteins. The lab’s innovations aim to identify druggable targets and improve treatment precision. Grants & Awards: $2M CPRIT Grant (2021-2026) NIH Director's New Innovator Award (2023) Burroughs Wellcome Fund Career Award (2020-2025) Advising & Team: Dr. Vlassakis mentors a diverse team including PhD students (e.g., Alison Lao, Neica Joseph) and master’s students (e.g., Carla). Her lab collaborates with clinicians to bridge basic science and clinical impact. Labs & Facilities: The lab is located in BRC 850, Rice University, with access to advanced microscopy, microfluidics, and single-molecule analysis tools. Research focuses on pediatric cancer heterogeneity and therapeutic innovation.

Paul RuffinView profile

Professor

• Optical Sensors
• Fiber Optics
• Nanomaterials
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Dr. Paul Ruffin is a Professor in the Department of Physics at Alabama A&M University, within the College of Engineering, Technology, and Physical Sciences. His research focuses on micro sensors, fiber optics, nanomaterials, and photonic devices with applications in optical communication and sensing technologies. He has contributed to advancements in Raman spectroscopy, femtosecond laser fabrication, and harsh-environment optical fiber sensors. His work spans interdisciplinary areas including nanophotonics, laser-material interactions, and smart materials integration. Notable collaborations include projects with colleagues such as S. Yin, C. Brantley, and E. Edwards, addressing challenges in sensor miniaturization and environmental monitoring. Recent publications highlight innovations in nanoscale sensor substrates, beam steering techniques, and polymeric strain transducers. His contributions to the field include co-editing Fiber Optic Sensors (2nd Ed., CRC Press) and authoring book chapters on fiber gyroscope sensors and nanowire biosensors. Dr. Ruffin's research has been supported through collaborations involving applied physics and engineering teams, with a focus on translating laboratory innovations into practical sensor technologies.

• Materials Engineering
• Femtosecond Laser Microprocessing
• Applied Physics
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Dr. Romualdas Sirutkaitis is a researcher at Vilnius University's Laser Research Center (LRC) , specializing in Materials Engineering and Femtosecond Laser Microprocessing . His work focuses on laser-assisted etching of glasses and crystals, with applications in precision manufacturing and optical material processing. His research interests include: Femtosecond laser microprocessing Laser-assisted chemical etching Transparent material fabrication Ultrafast laser applications in industry Precision optical manufacturing Dr. Sirutkaitis has supervised 2 BSc and 2 MSc students and contributed to numerous publications in journals like Micromachines and Journal of Laser Micro Nanoengineering . He is actively involved in national scientific governance as a member of the Biochemistry Institute Council.

Zhangli PengView profile

Associate Professor

• Multiscale Modeling of Soft Biological Materials
• Cellular and Molecular Biomechanics
• Microstructure-based Modeling of Cells, Organelles, Molecules, and Tissues
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Zhangli Peng is Associate Professor in the Richard and Loan Hill Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Illinois Chicago and a Principal Investigator in the Center for Bioinformatics and Quantitative Biology . His interdisciplinary program couples advanced multiscale modeling with targeted experiments to understand how soft biological materials—particularly blood cells—negotiate extreme mechanical environments in the microcirculation. Education & Training Ph.D. in Engineering Sciences (Civil/Structural), University of California San Diego, Qiang Zhu Laboratory Postdoctoral Fellow, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Subra Suresh & Ming Dao Laboratories Research Interests Peng’s group develops and integrates atomistic (all-atom MD, coarse-grained DPD) and continuum (FEM, BEM, SPH) approaches to model cells, organelles, and tissues across length- and time-scales. Core themes include: Red-blood-cell biomechanics and splenic filtration Primary cilium mechanobiology and ciliopathies Micro- and nano-fluidic devices for diagnostics and cell separation Mechanics of cancer metastasis and hematologic disorders Bio-inspired tensegrity and flow-energy-harvesting structures Recent Scholarly Output His 2023–2025 publications illuminate inertial microfluidics , splenic filtration , Piezo1 mechanosensing , and nuclear lamina mechanics , frequently appearing in PNAS , Journal of Fluid Mechanics , Lab on a Chip , and Annual Review of Fluid Mechanics . Honors & Awards 2024 NSF CAREER Award, Division of Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation 2023 ASH Junior Faculty Scholar Award, American Society of Hematology 2025 UIC College of Engineering Teaching Award Students & Mentorship Peng currently advises Angela Mitevska , Moein Naderi , Giuseppe Lauricella , Lubna Shah , Zhengxin Tang , Timothy Leong , and Qiyue Luan , among others. His trainees consistently earn top awards at the UIC Engineering Research Symposium and publish in leading disciplinary journals. Laboratory & Collaborations His Multiscale Biomechanics & Microfluidics Laboratory occupies suite CSN-164F in the Clinical Science North building on the UIC medical campus. Active collaborations span MIT, UC Irvine, University of Rochester, New Jersey Institute of Technology, and Cleveland State University.

Georges AdamView profile

Assistant Professor

• Microrobotics
• Micromanipulation
• Biomedical Applications
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Georges Adam serves as an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. A Rose-Hulman alumnus (BS in Mechanical Engineering and NanoEngineering, 2017), he earned his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University in 2022. His teaching portfolio spans programming, mechatronics, robotics, numerical methods, and control systems. Education: PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, 2022 BS in Mechanical Engineering and NanoEngineering, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, 2017 Research Interests: Dr. Adam's research centers on microrobotics and micromanipulation for biomedical applications. His work encompasses micro-force sensing, targeted drug delivery systems, and micro/nano 3D printing. He develops innovative microrobotic platforms that integrate vision-based sensing, magnetic actuation, and structural color for identification, enabling precise manipulation at the microscale. Publication Trends: Over the past six years (2018-2024), Adam has published extensively on microrobotic systems, with a clear trajectory toward biomedical applications. His research demonstrates expertise in force-sensing micromanipulation, magnetic microbot design for drug delivery, and the application of 3D/4D printing in microrobotics. Collaborative work with institutions like Purdue University highlights interdisciplinary approaches to solving challenges in microscale robotics.

Stephen KueblerView profile

Professor

• Nanophotonics
• Materials Science
• 3D Microfabrication
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Stephen Kuebler is Professor of Chemistry and Optics at the University of Central Florida, serving as Founding Associate Director of the UCF Center for Ethics. He holds joint appointments in the College of Optics and Photonics and College of Sciences, leading the Nanophotonic Materials Group focused on 3D micro-scale devices for photonics, imaging, and energy applications. Research interests span nanophotonics, materials science, and optical engineering with specific focus areas including: Development of photopolymers and nanoparticle composites Multi-photon lithography for 3D microfabrication Optoelectronic device engineering Metallization techniques and surface functionalization Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on nanofabrication techniques (15/15 papers), optical materials (11/15), and device applications (9/15), with increasing attention to bio-inspired systems since 2022. Honors include: NSF CAREER Award (2008) Multiple Teaching Incentive Program Awards Marshall Scholarship (1991) Barry Goldwater Scholarship (1989) Current research group includes 4 PhD students and multiple undergraduates, with 6 PhD alumni since 2018. Research infrastructure includes advanced photopolymerization, SEM characterization, and optical instrumentation facilities.

Hyeongyun ChaView profile

Assistant Professor

• Phase Change Heat Transfer
• Micro/Nanoengineered Materials
• Interfacial Phenomena
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Dr. Hyeongyun Cha is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University at Buffalo. He holds a PhD, MS, and BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). Prior to his current role, he was a postdoctoral associate at MIT's Department of Mechanical Engineering. His research focuses on interdisciplinary areas of thermo-fluid science, interfacial phenomena, machine learning, and renewable energy. Key interests include phase change heat transfer, micro/nanoengineered materials, and HVAC&R systems, with an emphasis on data-driven design. His work explores innovative surface engineering techniques for enhanced heat transfer, including hydrophobic coatings and hierarchical structures. Recent studies involve atmospheric water-harvesting devices, thermal energy storage systems, and droplet dynamics in energy conversion. Cha's contributions span experimental and computational methods, addressing challenges in sustainable energy and material innovation. His lab actively develops scalable solutions for anti-biofouling applications and energy-efficient systems. Publications highlight advancements in condensation heat transfer, droplet self-propulsion, and nanoscale surface modifications. While no scientific awards are explicitly noted, his research trajectory reflects impactful contributions to thermal engineering and materials science. Advising and grants are not detailed in the provided text, but his postdoctoral and faculty roles suggest active mentorship and funding engagement. His lab integrates cutting-edge technologies to bridge fundamental science with real-world applications in energy and environment.

Maria FarsariView profile

Research Professor

• Light-based Additive Manufacturing
• Laser-based Nanofabrication
• Multiphoton Lithography
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Maria Farsari is a Research Professor at the Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser (IESL) within the Foundation for Research and Technology-Hellas (FORTH). She has held this position since 2003 and leads research in advanced laser-based manufacturing and photonics. Education: PhD in Physics from the University of Durham (UK, 1997) and B.Sc. in Physics from the University of Crete (Greece, 1992). Career Highlights: Postdoctoral roles at Durham and Sussex Universities, Senior Optical Scientist at DeLaRue Holographics, and founding member of Xsil Ltd. Her research focuses on light-based additive manufacturing , multi-photon lithography , and laser-nanofabrication , with applications in photonics, metamaterials, and biofabrication. She has pioneered techniques such as redox multiphoton polymerization and developed 3D-printed scaffolds for tissue engineering. Key contributions include enhancing lateral resolution in optical microscopy using microsphere-assisted techniques and creating auxetic metamaterials for biomedical applications. Her work bridges fundamental photonics with practical engineering solutions. Awards include the 2010 SPIE Innovation Village Runner-Up Prize and a 1992–1994 Human Capital Mobility Fellowship. She serves on editorial boards for journals like Optical Materials Express and Scientific Reports .

Ranella AnthiView profile

Researcher

• Tissue Engineering
• Regenerative Medicine
• Immuno-engineering
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Dr. Ranella Anthi is a Principal Researcher at the Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser (IESL-FORTH), leading the Tissue Engineering – Regenerative Medicine and Immuno-engineering Lab (TERMIM Lab). She holds a PhD in Biology from the University of Crete (2005) and focuses on biophysical processes at the molecular/cellular level, biomaterial-cell interactions, and clinical applications of tissue scaffolds. Her interdisciplinary work employs advanced fabrication techniques like laser-based micro/nanoengineering and bioprinting to develop functional biomaterials. Research interests include tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, immuno-engineering, and biophotonics. Key innovations involve 3D-printed scaffolds for nerve repair, 4D metamaterials, and hydrogel systems derived from amniotic membranes. Her lab employs a multidisciplinary team of postdocs and students from diverse scientific backgrounds. Publications highlight advancements in scaffold design, mechanotransduction mechanisms, and drug delivery systems. Two patents and 39 peer-reviewed papers (Scopus h-index: 18) reflect her contributions to biomaterials and cell-material interactions. She actively reviews for journals in her field and has pioneered laser-fabricated biomaterials for therapeutic applications.

Alison RodgerView profile

Professor

• Biophysical Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry
• Analytical Science
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Alison Rodger is a Professor and Honorary Professor at Macquarie University's School of Natural Sciences. She specializes in biophysical spectroscopy, particularly circular and linear dichroism techniques for studying biomacromolecules. Previously at the University of Warwick (2017–2025), she was Head of the Department of Chemistry and founded the Molecular Organisation and Assembly in Cells Doctoral Training Centre. Her research integrates quantum electrodynamic theory with experimental methodologies, focusing on biomolecular structure-function relationships. Education: BSc, PhD, DSc – The University of Sydney MA – University of Oxford BA – Chester College Research Focus: Development of advanced spectroscopic techniques (e.g., micro-volume Couette flow linear dichroism) Structure/function analysis of DNA, proteins, and lipids Multidisciplinary collaborations in medicine, engineering, and mathematics Awards & Recognition: Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science (2021) Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (2000) Science Teachers of NSW Dedicated Service Award (2019) Grants & Projects: ARC Training Centre for Facilitated Advancement of Australia's Bioactives (FAAB) MQ Photonics Research Centre collaborations European Science Foundation CASPER project consultant Labs & Infrastructure: Open-access biophysical spectroscopy laboratory at Macquarie University Leader in developing hybrid spectroscopic methodologies