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Stephen EgginsView profile

Professor

• Biomineralization
• Marine Geochemistry
• Oceanography
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Professor Stephen Eggins is an Honorary Professor in the Research School of Earth Sciences (RSES) at the Australian National University (ANU). He previously served as Director of RSES from 2015–2020 and held academic positions including Professor (2015–present), Senior Fellow (2007–2014), and Fellow (2001–2007). His research focuses on biomineralization processes in marine calcifiers, geochemical proxies for ocean and climate history, and the impact of ocean acidification. Eggins has extensive expertise in laser ablation ICP-MS techniques and pioneered advancements in microanalysis for environmental and archaeological applications. Education: PhD (Geochemistry, University of Tasmania, 1991), BAppSc (Hons, University of NSW, 1985). Early career included ARC postdoctoral fellowships (1991–1999) and research roles at ANU's Department of Geology and RSES. Research Interests: Novel isotope and trace element approaches to study marine calcifiers (e.g., corals, foraminifera), development of geochemical proxies for paleoenvironmental reconstructions, and investigating biomineralization mechanisms. Current projects include lab cultures of marine organisms under controlled conditions to assess shell chemistry responses to environmental changes and exploring mitigation strategies for ocean acidification. Key Projects: 'Developing ultra-green hydrogen technologies,' 'Biominerals as environmental archives,' and studies on coral reef pH dynamics and crustose coralline algae dissolution. His work integrates advanced techniques like LA-ICPMS, microCT, and isotopic markers. Teaching: Courses include EMSC1006 (Earth System Science), EMSC3023 (Marine Biogeochemistry), and EMSC3019 (Coral Reef Field Studies). Located at Jaeger Building 8, Level 3, ANU.

• Cell Biology
• Membrane Biology
• Caveolae
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Professor Robert Parton is an ARC Laureate Fellow and Group Leader at the Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB), University of Queensland, where he also serves as Deputy Director of the Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis. His research focuses on cellular membrane dynamics, including caveolae, lipid droplets, and nanoparticle delivery systems. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) from the University of Edinburgh and a PhD from the University of Leicester. His work explores how cells sense mechanical/oxidative stress, defend against pathogens, and maintain membrane integrity in diseases like muscular dystrophy and cancer. Recent publications emphasize membrane biology, organelle function, and therapeutic delivery. Major awards include Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science and ARC Laureate Fellowship. He actively supervises PhD students (4 current) and leads projects on nanoparticle delivery, muscle disease mechanisms, and organelle biology.

• Geochemistry
• Petrology
• Mineralogy
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Anette von der Handt is a Researcher and Electron Microprobe Specialist at the University of British Columbia's Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences, within the Faculty of Science. She previously held roles including Research Associate Professor and Lab Manager at the University of Minnesota and Assistant Professor (Akademische Rätin) at the University of Freiburg. Her expertise spans geochemistry, petrology, and advanced microscopy techniques. Education: PhD (Dr. rer. nat) in Geochemistry, Max-Planck Institute for Chemistry, Mainz (2008) Master's (Diplom-Geologin), Max-Planck Institute for Chemistry, Mainz (2003) Research Interests: Quantitative microanalysis of light elements (B, C, N, O, F) Electron probe microanalysis (EPMA) at low accelerating voltages Trace element analysis for thermobarometry Development of reference materials and novel analytical methods Applications in mantle processes and metamorphic petrology Key Contributions: Her work focuses on improving analytical precision in EPMA and SXES, with notable contributions to understanding melt-rock interactions in oceanic ridges and metamorphic processes. She developed the Probelab ReImager software for electron microscopy workflows and co-authored influential studies in Nature and Geology . Labs/Teams: Leads the Electron Microprobe Lab at UBC and collaborates globally on projects involving oceanic crust, mantle dynamics, and mineralogical analysis.

Quinton PhelpsView profile

Associate Professor

• Fisheries Management
• Invasive Species Ecology
• Aquaculture
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Quinton Phelps is an Associate Professor in the Department of Natural Resource Management at South Dakota State University (SDSU) and serves as Assistant Unit Leader for the U.S. Geological Survey’s South Dakota Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. An internationally recognized expert in applied fisheries management, his work integrates field experience with advanced science to address recreational harvest optimization, invasive species control, and aquaculture stocking programs. He collaborates extensively with state, federal, tribal, and international partners to ensure research outcomes directly benefit aquatic ecosystems and angling sustainability. Education: Ph.D. from Southern Illinois University M.S. from South Dakota State University B.S. from South Dakota State University A.S. from Coffeyville Community College Phelps' research focuses on fisheries management, invasive species ecology (particularly Asian carps), fish population dynamics, and river ecosystem conservation. His methodologies include mark-recapture techniques, otolith/fin-ray analysis, Bayesian modeling, and ecosystem assessments. Key study systems include the Mississippi River basin, where he investigates invasive carp impacts, sturgeon migration, and reservoir fisheries. His recent publications (2019–2025) demonstrate a strong emphasis on invasive carp ecology, fish marking technologies (e.g., strontium/alizarin applications), and population dynamics modeling. Research frequently addresses conservation challenges in large river basins, leveraging collaborations across North America and China. Phelps leads field and lab operations at the USGS South Dakota Cooperative Unit, facilitating interdisciplinary research on fish and wildlife conservation. The unit’s McFadden Biostress Laboratory supports advanced analytical work, including electron probe microanalysis for mark validation.

• Functional materials
• Ferro- and antiferroelectrics
• In-situ biasing/straining/heating
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Dr Ying Liu is a Research Fellow affiliated with the School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering at The University of Sydney. Her research focuses on functional materials, particularly ferroelectric and antiferroelectric systems, leveraging advanced microscopy techniques like Cs-corrected TEM. She holds a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (2017) and has held postdoctoral positions at the University of Sydney’s Australia Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis and the Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (Spain). Her work explores domain structures, mechanical properties at micro/nano scales, and material interfaces. She collaborates with the Sydney Environment Institute and Sydney Nano, contributing to interdisciplinary research. Teaching roles include guest lectures on materials microscopy and engineering materials. Current projects include in-situ TEM studies of antiferroelectrics. Supervision includes PhD candidates exploring ferroelectric materials and steel properties. Publications highlight innovations in nanomechanics, domain dynamics, and material characterization. Her research bridges fundamental material science with applications in energy storage and advanced manufacturing.

• Nanostructured Materials
• Materials Science
• Energy Storage
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Professor Zongwen Liu is a leading academic at The University of Sydney, affiliated with the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and the Australian Centre for Microscopy & Microanalysis. He holds a PhD from The University of Melbourne and has previously worked at the University of Queensland and Japan's National Institute for Materials Science. Research Interests : Focus on synthesis and structural characterization of nanostructured materials, exploring structure-property relations for functional materials in energy storage, 2D heterostructures, and magnetic/optical tuning. Awards : Queen Elizabeth II Fellowship, JSPS Fellowship, STA Fellowship. Current Role : Research Training Director, overseeing postgraduate research students. Collaborations : Active in editorial roles (Functional Materials Letters) and professional societies (ACS, AMMS). Publications highlight expertise in moiré superlattices, strain engineering, and magnetic heterostructures, with recent work on exciton dynamics and 2D material synthesis.

• Biomedical Instrumentation
• Single-cell Biophysics
• Nanotechnology
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Dr. David Martinez Martin is a Senior Lecturer in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Sydney's School of Biomedical Engineering, where he serves as Deputy Director of Sydney Microscopy & Microanalysis (SMM) and Co-Chair of the Sensors and Diagnostics cluster within the NanoHealth Network. He holds a PhD in Physics from the Autonomous University of Madrid (Summa Cum Laude) and a BSc/MSc from the University of Valladolid, where he received the University Medal for outstanding academic achievement. Dr. Martinez-Martin is the co-founder of the Sydney Innovation Program, fostering interdisciplinary solutions at the intersection of law, science, and technology. His research focuses on developing novel instrumentation to study cellular biophysics, particularly real-time cell mass dynamics in health and disease. Key innovations include the patented inertial picobalance technology for single-cell mass measurement. Research themes span nanotechnology, scanning probe microscopy, and bionanotechnologies, with applications in cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease diagnostics. His work bridges molecular biophysics, biomedical engineering, and materials science. Analysis of recent publications (2017-2024) reveals consistent focus on: (1) Advanced microscopy techniques like atomic force microscopy for nanoscale biological imaging, (2) Single-cell biophysical analysis including mass fluctuation studies, and (3) Diagnostic technology development for medical applications. His articles frequently appear in high-impact journals including Nature, Nature Nanotechnology, and Nature Communications. Awards and honors include: World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) distinction (2022) University of Sydney Research Accelerator Prize (2020) Alberto Elzaburu Innovation Award (2018) Spanish Physicists' Excellence Award (2016) EMBO Long-term Fellowship (2012-2014) Royal Spanish Academy of Doctors Research Award (2012) Dr. Martinez-Martin leads the Strategic Research Partnership with Bruker, establishing Australia's first nanomedicine facility. He has secured significant grants including AUD$2.2M from the Swiss Technology Commission (2018) and AUD$150,000 SOAR funding (2020). He mentors PhD and Master's students in cell biophysics and diagnostic technology development, though specific advisees are unnamed in source materials.

• Materials Science
• Nanotechnology
• Bulk Metallic Glasses
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Dr. Keita Nomoto is an ARC DECRA Research Fellow at the University of Sydney's School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, working within the Australian Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis (ACMM). His research focuses on advanced microscopy techniques to characterize microstructures of materials at atomic scales, including silicon nanocrystals, bulk metallic glasses, and copper-based alloys. He holds a PhD from UNSW (2017), a master's from Kyushu University (Japan), and a bachelor's from University of Miyazaki (Japan). Prior to academia, he worked at SHARP Corporation (2002-2007). Research interests include structure-property relationships in materials, with emphasis on sustainable applications. Current projects explore high-performance copper alloys via additive manufacturing and mechanical behaviors of bulk metallic glasses. Nomoto has received awards such as the 2022 DECRA and 2014 Commonwealth Scholarship. His work spans 100+ peer-reviewed articles in journals like Advanced Materials , Acta Materialia , and Nature Communications . Key grants include a 2023 Linkage Project on copper alloys and a 2021 DECRA project on additive manufacturing. He advises students like Kirk Chen on novel materials development. Labs/affiliations include the Sydney Nano Institute and ACMM. Research highlights include discovering medium-range order effects on bulk metallic glass hardness and developing Mg alloys with unprecedented strength-to-weight ratios.

• Materials Science
• Nanotechnology
• Electron Microscopy
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Dr. Levi Tegg is a Researcher at the University of Sydney, affiliated with the Australian Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis and the Net Zero Institute. His academic background includes a BSc (Hons) and PhD from the University of Newcastle. He specializes in advanced microscopy techniques to study material microstructures, particularly ferroelectric materials and nanoporous metals. His research focuses on linking microstructural properties to real-world applications such as energy storage and photovoltaics. Current projects include domain structure analysis in ferroelectrics, cryogenic atom probe tomography workflows, and hydrogen-embrittlement in alloys. Education: BSc (Hons) in Materials Science and Physics from the University of Newcastle (2020 PhD). Research interests span materials characterization via electron microscopy, powder diffraction, and plasmonics. He collaborates with institutions like Sydney Nano and the Australian Microscopy and Microanalysis Society (AMMS). Key projects include studying relaxor ferroelectrics' domain structures, nanoporous metals for energy applications, and optimizing atom probe tomography techniques. He advises PhD student Nathan Brichta on relaxor ferroelectric crystal characterization. Affiliations: Member of Sydney Nano Institute, Net Zero Initiative, AMMS, and Australian Nanotechnology Network. His work bridges fundamental material science with applied technologies, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration.

Jeanne PaquetteView profile

Associate Professor

• Crystallography
• Carbonate Minerals
• Geochemistry
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Jeanne Paquette is an Associate Professor at McGill University, specializing in crystallography and geochemistry. Her research investigates crystal growth mechanisms, impurity incorporation, and morphological development in carbonate minerals. Research Focus: Uses atomic force microscopy, electron probe microanalysis, and cathodoluminescence to study growth zoning and defect structures in calcite, barite, and diopside crystals under controlled laboratory conditions and natural environments. Teaching: Leads undergraduate courses in mineralogy and invertebrate paleontology, emphasizing hands-on laboratory analysis and field methods. Developed curriculum integrating crystallography theory with practical identification techniques.

Dale BurnsView profile

Lecturer

• Geochemistry
• Microanalysis
• Nanotechnology
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Dale Burns serves as a Lecturer and Laboratory Manager for the Microchemical Analysis Facility (MAF) at Stanford University's Doerr School of Sustainability, with additional roles as Treasurer of the Microanalysis Society and technical director for the National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure (NNCI) program. He holds a courtesy faculty appointment at Oregon State University. Ph.D. in Geochemistry from Oregon State University M.S. in Geological Sciences from San Diego State University B.A. in Geological Sciences from Humboldt State University His research integrates Geochemistry and Microanalysis with Nanotechnology applications in sustainability science, focusing on advanced material characterization through the MAF. This facility supports interdisciplinary projects requiring precise microchemical data across earth sciences and environmental engineering. Burns teaches undergraduate and graduate courses at Stanford while directing MAF operations and contributing to national nanotechnology infrastructure via NNCI. His professional service includes leadership in the Microanalysis Society and cross-institutional collaboration with Oregon State University.

Mihai GheraseView profile

Associate Professor

• X-ray Fluorescence (XRF)
• Medical Physics
• Radiation Physics
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Mihai Gherase is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics and Biomedical Physics at California State University, Fresno (College of Science and Mathematics). He holds a Ph.D. from Carleton University and teaches courses including Physical Optics, Radiation Physics, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging. His office is located in Science Building II (S2 311A), with Fall 2025 office hours scheduled on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Research Interests: Dr. Gherase specializes in medical and biological applications of X-ray fluorescence (XRF). His work focuses on non-invasive elemental detection in human tissues (e.g., lead in bone, arsenic in skin) using microbeam XRF systems and synchrotron radiation. He developed a laboratory with a polycapillary x-ray lens capable of 15μm resolution for XRF microscopy and novel medical diagnostics. Recent Research Trends: His 15 most recent publications (2021–2025) emphasize XRF methodologies for quantifying elements (iron, zinc, strontium, lead) in biological samples like bone, teeth, breast tissue, and blood vasculature. Key themes include phantom-based validation, attenuation corrections, 2D modeling, and synchrotron applications. No awards or advised students are documented. Laboratory: Dr. Gherase built a specialized microbeam XRF facility integrating x-ray optics for high-precision in vitro studies, supporting his research into elemental distribution mechanisms in pathological tissues.

Andrienne C. FriedliView profile

Professor

• Organic Materials Chemistry
• Optical Biosensors
• Boron Cluster Chemistry
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Dr. Andrienne C. Friedli is a Professor of Chemistry at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) and serves in special research administrative roles. She holds a PhD from the University of Texas at Austin, an MS from Yale University, and a BA from Rice University. Her research focuses on organic materials chemistry, including organosiloxane films, optical biosensors, boron cluster liquid crystals, and 3D visualization in education. She has managed over $4.6M in grants and mentored 56 undergraduates, 11 graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers. As an Office of Research leader, she directed the Center for Advancement of Research and Scholarship (CARS), the Interdisciplinary Microanalysis and Imaging Center (MIMIC), and the X-Ray Computational and Experimental Laboratory (XCEL-3D). She pioneered undergraduate research programs, restructured grant processes, and expanded Scholars Week into a multi-day event. Dr. Friedli also managed intellectual property commercialization, fostering entrepreneurship through the Innovation Alliance and Global Entrepreneurship Week initiatives. Awards: MTSU Foundation Distinguished Research Award (2005) Grants: $4.6M in interdisciplinary projects spanning materials science, biosensors, and education innovation Administrative Roles: Director of Undergraduate Research Center, Chair of URECA Committee, and liaison for IP licensing

Michael WeberView profile

Researcher

• Paleoclimatology
• Isotope Geochemistry
• Speleothem Analysis
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Dr. Michael Weber is a researcher at the Institute of Geosciences, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, specializing in quantitative paleoclimatology using speleothem records. His work focuses on applying non-traditional stable isotopes (e.g., Ca, Sr) to reconstruct past climate conditions, particularly prior calcite precipitation (PCP) processes. He leads projects analyzing speleothems from Germany and Spain to compare interglacial climatic conditions between MIS 11 and the Holocene, emphasizing U-Th dating and multi-proxy approaches. Key research interests include speleothem geochemistry, isotopic systematics, and climate modeling. Weber has developed reference materials like NFHS-2-NP for microanalysis and contributed to global databases like SISALv3. His work bridges geological and archaeological timescales, such as dating Scladina Cave archaeological layers and studying volcanic impacts via sulfur spikes in speleothems. Education: PhD in Geosciences Laboratory affiliations: Speleothem Research Group Software contributions: StalAge, TERMITE His projects highlight interdisciplinary methodologies, combining fieldwork, lab analysis, and computational tools to advance paleoclimatic understanding.

Julio Lisandro Cañón VoirinView profile

Research Professor

• Contemporary History
• State Terrorism
• Latin American Studies
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Julio Lisandro Cañón Voirin is a Research Professor at the University of Oviedo's Department of History and a faculty member at Columbia University's Institute of Latin American Studies. His research focuses on state terrorism, political repression, and contemporary Latin American history. He holds a PhD from the University of Santiago de Compostela (2014) with a thesis on cultural ideological discourse and educational policy in Argentina (1955–1983). He won the IV Premio Juana de Vega de Investigación in 2011. Education: Licenciatura in History (Distinction, 2008) from Universidad Nacional de Mar del Plata, Argentina. Máster en Historia Contemporánea (2010) from University of Santiago de Compostela. Doctor Internacional en Historia Contemporánea (2014) from University of Santiago de Compostela. Research interests include the historical analysis of state terrorism in South America, the transnationalization of repression (e.g., Operation Condor), and the role of anti-communist discourses during the Cold War. His work often intersects with memory studies, examining judicial processes and survivor testimonies related to dictatorships. Key contributions: Studies on Argentina's 1976–1983 dictatorship and its repressive apparatus. Analysis of the Inter-American Confederation of Continental Defence's anti-communist networks. Investigations into Spain's post-Franco transition and structural dictatorship collapse. Awards: The IV Premio Juana de Vega (2011) recognizes his contributions to historical research on ideological discourses and state violence.