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Janet MuhlingView profile

Research Fellow

The University of Western AustraliaAustralia

Janet Muhling is an Adjunct Research Fellow in the School of Earth Sciences at The University of Western Australia (UWA), affiliated with the Centre for Microscopy, Characterisation & Analysis (CMCA). She holds a B.Sc. (Hons) from UWA (1972) and a PhD in geology, focusing on nickel sulfide mineralization and metamorphic rock studies. Her career includes postdoctoral fellowships, industry consulting, and research roles at CMCA. Current affiliations include UWA’s Stirling Highway campuses in Perth. Her research centers on banded iron formation origins, accessory mineral geochemistry, Proterozoic orogenic belts, and manganese mineralization. Key interests include early Earth geochemistry, hydrothermal systems, and the interplay between ocean chemistry and life evolution. She has contributed to projects funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC), including studies on banded iron formations and mineral systems. Muhling’s expertise spans microanalysis techniques (SEM/TEM), petrological studies, and geochronology. She has co-authored over 86 publications and datasets on topics like greenalite-bearing iron formations and hydrothermal vent precipitates. Her work supports UN Sustainable Development Goals related to environmental sustainability through insights into ancient ocean chemistry and mineral cycles.

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Tony KempView profile

Professor

The University of Western AustraliaAustralia

Professor Tony Kemp is a geologist and geochemist at the School of Earth Sciences, University of Western Australia. His research focuses on igneous and metamorphic petrology, isotope geochemistry, and geochronology, with an emphasis on continental crust evolution and critical mineral resources. He leads projects on ancient rock sequences, metallogenesis in pegmatites, and crust-mantle interactions, collaborating globally with academia and industry. Kemp holds adjunct roles at James Cook University and serves on editorial boards for journals like Precambrian Research . His work contributes to sustainable resource development and UN SDGs related to energy and technology. Education includes a PhD from ANU (2002) and BSc (Hons) from La Trobe University (1997). He has held prestigious fellowships, including ARC Future Fellow (2011-2015) and Fulbright Scholar (2009-2010). Teaching spans undergraduate to postgraduate levels, including courses in isotope geochemistry and critical mineral resources. Research Interests: Continental crust formation, critical minerals (lithium, tantalum), magmatic-hydrothermal systems, ancient crust-mantle dynamics Current Projects: Hadean-Archean crustal evolution, lithium pegmatites, copper mineralization in Macquarie Arc Industry Collaborations: Pilbara Minerals, IGO, BHP, GSWA Over 37 grants funded research on topics like crustal evolution, ore genesis, and geochronology. Notable awards include the D.A. Brown Medal (2018) and Geological Society of America Fellowship (2018). Active supervisor of 8 HDR students, maintaining a 50% research, 30% teaching, and 20% service role at UWA. Key locations studied: Pilbara Craton (Australia), Greenland, Japan, South America. His work bridges fundamental geoscience with applied mineral exploration, emphasizing sustainable resource strategies for the carbon-free energy transition.

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Corinne ParatView profile

Researcher

University of Pau and the Adour RegionsFrance

Corinne Parat is a Researcher at the Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour (UPPA), affiliated with the Institute of Analytical Sciences and Physico-Chemistry for Environment and Materials (IPREM). Since 2012, she has held a permanent position as Research Engineer, focusing on environmental analytical chemistry and sensor development. Her work integrates electrochemistry, isotopic analysis, and field instrumentation for water quality and trace metal monitoring. Education: PhD in Environment and Earth Sciences, University of Burgundy (2002) DEA/Master in Soil Sciences, University Henri Poincaré Nancy (1998) Licence in Earth Sciences, University of Burgundy (1997) Research Interests: Development of electrochemical sensors for trace metals (e.g., Co, Ni, Pb) and pesticides; freshwater quality assessment using bryophytes as biological indicators; sulfur isotope analysis in environmental samples; in situ speciation techniques like the ISIDORE probe and AGNES method. Projects: GREEN SENSOR (2017-2020): Industrial sensor collaboration with SYCLOPE ELECTRONIQUE for trace metal detection. PHYCALAB (2017-2019): Freshwater quality diagnostics using physico-chemical and bryophyte indicators (funded by Agence de l'Eau Adour Garonne). SPECIES (2012-2016): In situ metal bioavailability probe development with Portuguese collaborators (ANR-funded). Advising & Grants: Co-supervised doctoral research on isotopic sulfur analysis, pesticide biosensors, and sensor industrialization. Hosted postdocs focused on freshwater quality and field method development. Labs/Teams: Active within IPREM’s electrochemical and environmental research groups, collaborating with institutions like the University of Lleida (Spain) and Faro (Portugal).

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Olivier BlanchardView profile

Professor

School for Advanced Studies in Public HealthFrance

Olivier Blanchard is a Professor at EHESP (Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Santé Publique) and Assistant Director of DSET&GS. He holds an affiliation with the Department of Environmental Health Sciences (DEESSE) and the IRSET-Inserm Unit 1085. His professional experience spans over 35 years, including roles as a researcher at INERIS and CERCHAR before joining EHESP in 2009. Education: Doctorate in Biology and Health Sciences (2014, University of Rennes 1) DESS in Microanalysis Applied to Biological and Geological Sciences (1989, University of Paris XII) Master's in Oceanography, Ocean Biochemistry, and Biology (1988, University of Western Brittany) Research Focus: Specializes in health risk assessment related to indoor environmental pollutants, with 25+ years of expertise in exposure metrology. Leads the ASTHM’CHILD project (funded by Ademe/ANSES), studying cumulative exposure to pollutants and childhood respiratory disorders within the Pélagie cohort (3,500 participants in Brittany). Active in ANSES expert committees on air environments and endocrine disruptors. Professional Contributions: Coordinates national environment-health research programs Expertise in multidisciplinary project management and collective risk assessment

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Mohammed P AkhterView profile

Professor

Creighton UniversityUnited States

Mohammed P. Akhter, PhD is a Professor in the Department of Medicine at Creighton University School of Medicine with a 30-year research career focused on bone biomechanics, diabetes-related bone pathology, and mechanical loading effects on bone remodeling. His work spans animal models (rice rats, mice), clinical bone analysis via microCT and Raman spectroscopy, and translational studies in postmenopausal bone quality. Key Research Areas: Bone material properties in Type 1 Diabetes Osteocyte lacunar void analysis Nanoindentation testing of bone Fracture risk assessment Smoking/tobacco effects on bone Notable Collaborations: Robert R. Recker (Creighton University) Eleftherios P. Paschalis (UMKC School of Dentistry) Sonja Gamsjaeger (Medical University of Vienna) Publication Trends: Recent work (2022-2025) emphasizes nanoscale bone analysis in diabetic populations, Eagle syndrome imaging, and collagen cross-linking mechanisms. Earlier studies established foundational knowledge about mechanical loading responses, nicotine effects on bone, and LRP5 gene influences on bone architecture. Additional Contributions: Regular seminar presenter at institutions like UMKC School of Dentistry and Creighton University, with methodological innovations in bone imaging (MicroXCT-200 system) and fatigue damage quantification.

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Arda GencView profile

Researcher

University of California , Santa Barbara (UCSB)United States

Dr. Arda Genc is the Microscopy and Microanalysis Facility Supervisor at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), affiliated with the Department of Materials within the College of Engineering. His research focuses on advanced microscopy techniques, nanomaterials characterization, and energy storage materials. He holds a Researcher academic rank and has contributed extensively to the fields of materials science and nanotechnology through his work on electron microscopy, machine learning applications in materials analysis, and catalytic systems. Key research interests include high-throughput analysis of nanomaterials using AI-driven methods, defect engineering in alloys, and thin film characterization. His work bridges computational approaches with experimental microscopy, addressing challenges in energy storage and catalytic efficiency. Dr. Genc’s articles highlight advancements in 4D STEM analysis, superconducting thin films, and battery material degradation mechanisms. His studies often integrate machine learning with electron microscopy to enhance material characterization speed and accuracy. He has collaborated on projects involving semiconductor defect dynamics, CO2 hydrogenation catalysts, and silicon anode degradation in lithium-ion batteries. As facility supervisor, he oversees cutting-edge microscopy resources supporting UCSB’s research community. His contributions span over 50 peer-reviewed publications, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to materials innovation.

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Johannes TheinerView profile

Lecturer

University of ViennaAustria

Johannes Theiner holds positions as External Lecturer in the Department of Physical Chemistry and Independent Contractor/Trainee in Microanalysis Services within the Faculty of Chemistry. His research focuses on Elemental Analysis, EPR Spectroscopy, and advanced material characterization techniques. Key contributions include studies on historical microanalytical methods, antitumor composite materials, and transition metal reactivity. Expertise spans analytical chemistry, inorganic synthesis, and materials science Active in collaborative international research networks Contributions to Sustainable Development Goals through chemical innovation Recent activities include presenting at scientific conferences on electrocatalytic materials and purity control methodologies. His work bridges foundational chemical research with practical applications in drug development and material engineering.

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Bradley L. JolliffView profile

Professor

Washington University in St. LouisUnited States

Bradley L. Jolliff is the Scott Rudolph Professor of Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, where he also directs the McDonnell Center for the Space Sciences. He holds a PhD from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. His research focuses on planetary materials, including lunar and Martian geology, using techniques like electron microprobe analysis and remote sensing. He leads the Planetary Materials Research Group and is a key figure in the NASA ANGSA program analyzing Apollo samples. His work integrates sample studies with orbital data, particularly for the Moon and Mars. Research interests include mineralogy/petrology of planetary materials, volcanic processes, impact cratering, and space weathering. He collaborates on projects such as Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter imaging, Martian meteorite analysis, and Chang’e-5 sample studies. His teaching includes advanced courses like Planetary Materials (EPSc 567). Jolliff also contributes to Artemis mission planning, emphasizing volatile studies and landing site selection. Key collaborations involve Dr. Alian Wang on spectroscopy, Dr. Randy Korotev on lunar meteorites, and Dr. Kun Wang on geochemical analyses. He developed the Quantitative Microanalysis Explorer tool for sample visualization. Recent work includes investigating Taurus-Littrow Valley geology and silicic volcanism in the Moon's South Pole-Aitken Basin.

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Ryan OglioreView profile

Associate Professor

Washington University in St. LouisUnited States

Ryan Ogliore is an Associate Professor of Physics at Washington University, specializing in astrophysics and the evolution of the Solar System. He is affiliated with the McDonnell Center for the Space Sciences, the Institute of Materials Science & Engineering, and the Department of Physics. He holds a PhD, MS, and BA from the California Institute of Technology and Claremont McKenna College, respectively. His research focuses on analyzing extraterrestrial materials such as comet Wild 2 samples, asteroid Ryugu grains, lunar samples, and interplanetary dust particles. Techniques include secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) and synchrotron methods to study planetary formation, transport dynamics, and space environmental interactions. Recent work includes studies on Mars Sample Return and Io sample return missions. He teaches Physics I (Physics 191), a calculus-based course covering classical mechanics and relativity. His group collaborates on NASA missions and contributes to understanding planetary processes through sample analysis. Current projects involve investigating lunar volcanic gas chemistry, Martian atmospheric sampling, and plume dynamics on Io.

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Manuel ScimecaView profile

Professor

Campus Bio-Medico University of RomeItaly

Manuel Scimeca is a Professor at the University of Rome Tor Vergata's School of Medicine, specializing in environmental pollution's impact on human pathology. His research decodes complex relationships between toxic exposures and disease pathogenesis using advanced microscopy techniques. His primary investigations examine toxic metal bioaccumulation in cancers, particularly aluminum's role in promoting epithelial-mesenchymal transition in colorectal and breast cancers. Secondary research explores microcalcification dynamics in breast cancer and atherosclerosis pathogenesis. Scimeca's work employs transmission electron microscopy with EDX microanalysis to detect nanoscale metal deposits in human tissues. Recent findings demonstrate aluminum accumulation correlates with increased tumor mutational burden and expression of EMT biomarkers. His team's multi-omics approach integrates histopathology with next-generation sequencing to identify pollution-related genomic instability patterns. He co-founded university spin-offs TMALab and ORCHIDEALab to translate diagnostic and therapeutic innovations. Current projects investigate pollution's contribution to carotid plaque instability and develop targeted therapies leveraging mineralization biomarkers.

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Cesare BernardoView profile

Professor

Graz University of TechnologyAustria

Cesare Bernardo is a Full Professor of Petrography and Petrology at the University of Padua's Geosciences Department since 2011. Previously, he held positions including Associate Professor (2001), Lecturer (1993), and a Research Fellowship at Princeton University (1993). His academic journey includes a PhD in Earth Sciences (1992) and a Geological Sciences degree cum laude (1987), both from the University of Padua. His research focuses on metamorphic petrology, microstructural analysis, and fluid/melt inclusion studies, with special emphasis on crustal anatexis and low-pressure/high-temperature metamorphism. He has pioneered work on nanomineralogy, scientific photography in geology, and the application of advanced imaging techniques like X-ray microtomography. Awarded prestigious honors such as the Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei's Tartufari Prize (2012) and Fellowships from the Royal Photographic Society (2017) and Geological Society of America (2013), he has also held leadership roles, including President of the Società Italiana di Mineralogia e Petrologia (2014–2015) and Editor of the Journal of Metamorphic Geology (2019). His editorial contributions extend to the Journal of Petrology's Advisory Board. Bernardo has coordinated major initiatives like the EURISPET European Petrology seminars (2007–2009) and directed the University of Padua's Earth Sciences PhD program (2004–2007). His research spans field studies in the Eastern Alps and Betic Cordillera, integrating mineralogical, geochemical, and structural analyses to unravel crustal evolution processes.

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Babak SarrafpourView profile

Lecturer

University of SydneyAustralia

Dr. Babak Sarrafpour is a Lecturer in the Discipline of Oral Surgery, Medicine and Diagnostics at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Medicine and Health. He holds a PhD from the University of Sydney (2013) and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in New York before returning to Sydney in 2016. His research focuses on mechanical stress in tooth development, oral pathology, and finite element analysis. He has pioneered studies on tooth eruption mechanisms, mandibular cyst expansion, and biomechanical modeling of dental structures. Education: PhD in Biomechanics, University of Sydney (2013) Postdoctoral Fellowship, New York, USA (2014–2015) His work integrates computational models (FEA) with experimental systems to explore bone remodeling, cyst formation, and the role of mechanical forces in oral diseases. He has developed innovative teaching methods, including eNotebooks and Smart Sparrow platforms for Clinico-Pathological Enquiry-Based Learning (CPEBL). Recent projects include studies on bacterial adhesion mechanics and oral submucosal fibrosis mechanisms. Key Awards: 2016 NSW Fresh Science Nominee 2009–2013 Faculty Scholarship for International Students, University of Sydney Dr. Sarrafpour collaborates widely, with grants from the Australian Dental Research Foundation and industry partners. His work has been featured in media for discoveries like the role of chewing forces in tooth eruption and AI-driven dental education tools.

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Hiep TranView profile

Lecturer

RMIT UniversityAustralia

Dr. Hiep Tran is a Lecturer in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at RMIT University's School of Engineering, based at the City Campus in Australia. His research focuses on semiconductor materials and devices, particularly wide bandgap semiconductors for applications in UVC photodetection, power electronics, and neuromorphic computing. He has held roles including Research Assistant at RMIT Vietnam and Duty Microscopist at RMIT University's Microscopy and Microanalysis Facilities. Dr. Tran's work emphasizes innovative materials and device design with applications in optoelectronics and energy-efficient systems. Research interests include wide bandgap semiconductors, neuromorphic computing, and advanced semiconductor fabrication techniques. His publications span topics such as gallium oxide thin films, quantum transport models for ohmic contacts, and neuromorphic sensing systems. He is open to supervising Master's and PhD students in these areas.

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Alexandra SuvorovaView profile

Researcher

The University of Western AustraliaAustralia

Alexandra Suvorova is a Senior Research Officer and Leader of the Physical Sciences and Engineering Application group at the Centre for Microscopy, Characterisation & Analysis (CMCA), The University of Western Australia. Her expertise spans electron microscopy, nanotechnology, geology, and archaeology. She holds a PhD in Materials Science from Saint Petersburg and has contributed to over 134 peer-reviewed publications. Her research focuses on advanced microscopy techniques in diverse fields, including mineral replacement processes, nanoparticle dynamics, and sustainable resource extraction. Education : PhD in Materials Science, Saint Petersburg (1999). Research Interests : Electron microscopy and microanalysis (SEM/TEM/EELS/EDS) Nanomaterials and their applications in energy and environmental systems Geochemical processes in mineral formation and ore deposits Archaeological material characterization Grants & Projects : Nuclear Security Centre at UWA (2024–2026) ARC Training Centre in Critical Resources for the Future (2024–2029) Mobilising Dutch East India Company Collections (2023–2027) Innovation Connections – Aquatic Leisure Technologies (2023–2024) Labs & Equipment : Manages the TESCAN VEGA3 microscopy facility at CMCA, enabling advanced microanalysis of materials across disciplines.

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Rowhea ElmeskyView profile

Associate Professor

Washington University in St. LouisUnited States

Rowhea Elmesky is the Interim Chair and Associate Professor of Education at Washington University. Her work focuses on urban education, science education for marginalized communities, and restorative justice. She holds affiliations with the Interdisciplinary Program in Urban Studies, Center on Urban Research and Public Policy, Institute for Public Health, and Institute for School Partnership. Her research emphasizes collaborative, community-focused models to transform schools and communities through equitable pedagogical practices. Elmesky’s academic journey includes a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania, where she developed a longitudinal dataset of urban science classrooms. Her notable publications include *Improving Urban Science Education* (2006) and *The Power of Resistance* (2017). She is currently writing a manuscript analyzing longitudinal stories of Black youth navigating systemic violence in education and STEM. Her research interests span cultural capital, antiblackness in disciplinary practices, and equitable STEM access. She has pioneered initiatives like the “Cogenerating a Community of Trust” project, transforming punitive school policies into restorative, student-centered frameworks. Her work has been recognized with awards such as the 2006 Choice Award for Outstanding Academic Titles. Elmesky collaborates with school districts to design research that drives systemic change. Her projects often involve longitudinal studies, video ethnography, and participatory methodologies to amplify marginalized voices. She advocates for humanizing science education through wellness-focused curricula and anti-oppressive practices.

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