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Rosa Tamara BrancaView profile

Professor

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Nuclear Spin Dynamics
• Hyperpolarization Techniques
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Rosa Tamara Branca is a Professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, leading the Branca Lab. Her research focuses on advancing nuclear spin dynamics and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques to enhance diagnostic capabilities. She specializes in hyperpolarization methods, low-field MRI systems, and the development of innovative imaging tools for clinical applications. The lab is located in Marsico Hall within the Biomedical Research Imaging Center. Her work integrates physics, engineering, and medicine to improve MRI sensitivity and specificity, particularly through reducing reliance on bulky superconducting magnets. Key areas include xenon-129 MRI, brown adipose tissue imaging, and contrast agent development. She actively seeks students interested in spin physics and biomedical engineering. Publications highlight contributions to ultra-low field NMR, hyperpolarized gas applications, and thermometry. Research emphasizes translating lab innovations into clinical tools for metabolic disorder diagnosis and imaging precision. The lab’s projects often involve interdisciplinary collaborations and open-source hardware development for cost-effective medical solutions.

• Phase Transitions
• Nucleation
• Gas Hydrates
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Nobuo Maeda, Ph.D., P.Eng., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Alberta. His research focuses on phase transitions, nucleation phenomena, gas hydrates, and flow assurance in petroleum systems. He holds professional affiliations with the American Chemical Society, Society of Petroleum Engineers, and other industry organizations. Maeda earned his Ph.D. in Physical Sciences and Engineering from the Australian National University (2001), MSc in Materials Science from JAIST (1997), and BEng in Applied Physics from Tohoku University (1992). His honors include an Australian Research Council Future Fellowship (2010) and an Honorary Fellowship from the University of Melbourne (2012). Research interests span nucleation of ice and gas hydrates, wax deposition, surface interactions, and colloidal systems. Current projects investigate nucleation mechanisms in clathrate hydrates and ice, with applications in energy systems and environmental engineering. His work integrates experimental methods like high-pressure calorimetry and microfluidic systems to study hydrate formation dynamics. Teaching responsibilities include PET E 484 (Oil and Gas Property Evaluation) and PET E 668 (Flow Assurance), emphasizing investment decision-making, flowline risk factors, and multiphase flow analysis. Recent publications explore microbubble-enhanced water treatment, adsorption mechanisms at oil-water interfaces, and CO₂ hydrate dissociation in electrolytes. Maeda's expertise is reflected in over 150 peer-reviewed articles and collaborations across academia and industry. His lab develops novel inhibitors for flow assurance and studies nanobubble stability in confined geometries, contributing to both theoretical and applied energy solutions.

• Biomedical Ultrasound
• Sonicated Drug Delivery
• Bubble Dynamics
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Nicole Anderton is a Postdoctoral Researcher specializing in biomedical ultrasound and bubble dynamics at Tampere University. Her work bridges experimental and computational approaches to study microbubble behavior, bioactive glass interactions, and ultrasound applications in drug delivery. Key Collaborations: International partnerships with researchers in Japan and Denmark Techniques: High-speed photography, microcomputed tomography, computational modeling Her recent research focuses on theranostic ultrasound agents , antibubble stabilization , and ultrasound-mediated drug release , with applications in dental and cardiovascular therapies. She has contributed to 22 total research outputs, including 5 publications in 2024 alone. Scientific contributions include: 2024 Doctoral Thesis: Radial Dynamics of Pickering-stabilized Antibubbles 2024 Conference Work: Bioactive Glass Gas Release (100% Pure Open Access) 2025 Research: Ultrasonic Toothbrush Sonication Applications

Andreas HerrmannView profile

Professor

• Synthetic Chemistry
• Molecular Biology
• Polymer Chemistry
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Prof. Dr. Andreas Herrmann is the Chair of Macromolecular Materials and Systems at RWTH Aachen University and a Member of the Scientific Board at the DWI – Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials. His research group integrates synthetic chemistry, molecular biology, and physics to develop nucleic acid-polymer conjugates and supercharged polypeptides for applications in drug delivery, bioadhesives, and biomedical engineering. Education: Chemistry at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (PhD, 2000, summa cum laude) Key Roles: Acting Scientific Director at DWI (2023), Deputy Scientific Director (2018–2023), Spokesperson for RWTH's Chemistry Department (2018–2020) Research Focus: His work bridges mechanochemistry and life sciences, including sonopharmacology (ultrasound-triggered drug activation), sonogenetics (ultrasound-controlled gene expression), and ultrastrong bioadhesives for surgical applications. His group pioneered DNA-based nanomaterials for ophthalmic treatments and self-healing systems. Scientific Trends: Recent articles highlight applications of DNA nanotechnology in immunostimulation, mechanochemical drug release, and AI-driven material design. His work spans Chemical Science , Nature Chemistry , and Advanced Materials , emphasizing scalable, responsive, and biohybrid systems. Key Awards: ERC Advanced Grant (2024) DOG Patent Prize (2018) VICI Grant (2010) Team & Collaborations: Leads interdisciplinary projects like ACTISONO (sonopharmacology) and NARRATE (aptamer diagnostics), with affiliations to institutes in Germany, Netherlands, and South Korea.

Drazen FabrisView profile

Associate Professor

• Nanoscale Heat Transfer
• Electronics Cooling
• Energy Efficiency
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Dražen Fabriš is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Santa Clara University's School of Engineering. With a Ph.D. and M.S. from the University of California, Berkeley, and a B.S. from the California Institute of Technology, his expertise spans experimental and computational thermal-fluid sciences. He co-developed Santa Clara's microscale boiling laboratory and contributed to nanoscale thermal transport projects. Education: Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley, 1996 M.S., University of California at Berkeley, 1993 B.S., California Institute of Technology, 1990 His research focuses on: Nanoscale heat transport : Developing experimental and computational methods for metallic thin films and carbon nanostructures. Electronics cooling : Creating carbon nanotube thermal interfaces and spray cooling systems. Energy systems : Modeling data center efficiency and coal-to-syngas heat exchangers. Computational methods : Spectral techniques for Poisson equations and domain decomposition. Recent publications emphasize carbon nanofiber applications, bubble dynamics in boiling, climate impact modeling, and computational fluid dynamics, reflecting interdisciplinary collaboration across energy, nanotechnology, and instrumentation. Awards: Regents Fellowship, University of California at Berkeley Coopers and Lybrand Technology Challenge winner He secured $3.9M in research funding (as PI/Co-PI), including NSF support for curriculum development. He advises graduate research and leads the microscale boiling lab, focusing on high-speed nucleation and spray cooling physics.

Yi LiaoView profile

Professor

• Photochemistry
• Materials Science
• Vascular Tissue Engineering
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Yi Liao is a Professor at the Florida Institute of Technology within the College of Engineering and Science, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. His research focuses on the design, synthesis, and characterization of photosensitive molecules and materials, particularly metastable-state photoacids and carbon monoxide releasing molecules (PhotoCORMs). Email: yliao@fit.edu Office: F.W. Olin Physical Sciences, Room 310 His work spans applications in vascular tissue engineering, energy-efficient carbon dioxide capture, and biomedical systems. Recent publications highlight advancements in visible-light-activated materials, reversible proton transfer mechanisms, and ultrasound-responsive microbubbles for therapeutic delivery. Key research themes include: Development of metastable-state photoacids with extended proton dissociation lifetimes Integration of PhotoCORMs into electrospun scaffolds for antibacterial vascular grafts Multi-stimuli responsive systems combining light and thermal activation Computational and experimental characterization of photoreactive materials

Bat-El PinchasikView profile

Professor

• Biomimetics
• Interfacial Phenomena
• Bio-inspired Materials
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Bat-El Pinchasik is a Professor at the School of Mechanical Engineering within Tel Aviv University's Iby and Aladar Fleischman Faculty of Engineering. She leads the Pinchasik Lab, focusing on biomimetic systems and interfacial phenomena. Education: Ph.D. in Physics from Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces and University of Potsdam M.Sc. in Polymer Science from Max Planck Institute (joint program with Berlin universities) Dual B.Sc. in Materials Engineering and Physics from Technion University Research Interests: Her work bridges biomimetics, interfacial science, and materials engineering, with emphasis on: Bio-inspired robotics (e.g., insect locomotion, underwater adhesion) Wetting phenomena and droplet dynamics Nanoscale fluid interactions for fog harvesting and energy applications Publication Trends: Recent articles (2015-2022) demonstrate a strong focus on nature-inspired solutions, including microbubble-controlled robotics, insect biomechanics, and adaptive wetting surfaces. Her interdisciplinary approach combines soft matter physics, microfluidics, and biological principles. Laboratory: Directs the Pinchasik Lab specializing in bio-inspired interfacial phenomena and micro-scale robotics.

Tali IlovitshView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Medical Ultrasound
• 3D Ultrasound
• Super-resolution Imaging
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Prof. Tali Ilovitsh is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Biomedical Engineering , Tel Aviv University , affiliated with The Iby and Aladar Fleischman Faculty of Engineering . She specializes in developing non-invasive medical ultrasound technologies for diagnostics, monitoring, and therapy. Education: B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Bar Ilan University (2010-2016). Postdoctoral Training: University of California Davis (2016-2018) and Stanford University School of Medicine (2018-2019). Her research focuses on ultrasound therapy and imaging , particularly therapeutic ultrasound coupled with microbubbles for drug delivery, gene therapy, and blood-brain barrier opening. She also explores 3D ultrasound, super-resolution imaging, and optically-inspired ultrasonic techniques to overcome imaging limitations. Notable contributions include advancements in ultrasound-mediated cytokine transfection for tumor treatment, microbubble dynamics, and phase retrieval imaging methods. Her work combines engineering, physics, biology, and medicine. The Ilovitsh Lab at Tel Aviv University develops technologies for non-invasive ultrasound surgery , gene delivery , and targeted therapy , with applications in brain disorders and cancer treatment.

Dong LiuView profile

Professor

• Phase Change Heat Transfer
• Convective Heat Transfer
• Multiphase Flow
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Dr. Dong Liu is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at the University of Houston, where he has held faculty positions since 2007 (Assistant Professor: 2007–2013; Associate Professor: 2013–2020; Professor: 2020–present). He directs the Microscale Thermal Transport Laboratory and serves as Associate Editor for the ASME Journal of Thermal Science and Engineering Applications (2023–present). His academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University (2006), and M.S./B.S. degrees in Thermal Engineering from Tsinghua University. Liu's research focuses on interdisciplinary thermal-fluid sciences, including: Phase change heat transfer (boiling, Leidenfrost phenomena) Micro/nanofluidic systems for energy conversion Electrowetting-enabled thermal management Optofluidic and photothermal technologies Multiphase flow dynamics in advanced materials Applications span electronics cooling, renewable energy, and biomedical devices. His recent publications (2017–2023) demonstrate consistent innovation in heat transfer enhancement, with themes including electrowetting-modulated boiling, laser-driven microfluidics, plasmonic thermal control, and nanoscale thermometry. Over 60% of articles involve experimental validation of novel concepts for industrial thermal management. Awards & Leadership: ASME Fellow (2024) Director of Graduate Studies (2020–present) Chair of multiple faculty search committees (Thermal Science, 2014–2023) As Director of Graduate Studies, Liu oversees academic programs and advises students in thermal sciences. He holds patents for microfluidic pumping systems and neural scaffold alignment technologies. His laboratory collaborates with national institutes and industry partners on next-generation thermal management solutions.

Hans TrompView profile

Associate Professor

• Colloid Chemistry
• Food Science
• Physical Chemistry
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Dr. Hans Tromp is an Associate Professor at Utrecht University’s Faculty of Science and a Senior Scientist at NIZO food research. His work focuses on water-based emulsions, colloidal systems, and food biopolymers, with a particular emphasis on Pickering stabilization mechanisms using inorganic and protein particles. Affiliation: Utrecht University (Faculty of Science, Physical and Colloid Chemistry) Affiliation: NIZO food research (Senior Scientist, Protein Functionality) At Utrecht, he investigates water-water interfaces, phase separation dynamics, and shear behavior of emulsions. At NIZO, he explores stability and texture of food systems, encapsulation of probiotics, foam stability analysis, and microbubble functionality. His collaborative projects include co-supervision of PhD research with Dr. Ben Erné and partnerships with NIZO on applied food science innovations.

• Biofilm
• Staphylococcus Aureus
• Microbubble
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Kirby Lattwein serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Cardiology at Erasmus University Medical Center in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Their research program bridges cardiology and microbiology with a focus on biofilm development in cardiovascular infections and innovative therapeutic approaches for difficult-to-treat bacterial infections. Dr. Lattwein's primary research interests include biofilm formation mechanisms in cardiovascular contexts, particularly examining Staphylococcus aureus interactions with fibrin in the bloodstream. Their work spans multiple innovative therapeutic approaches including bacteriophage therapy for wound infections, ultrasound-mediated treatments using microbubbles to disrupt bacterial biofilms, and advanced diagnostic strategies for infective endocarditis. The research integrates principles from microbiology, cardiology, and biomedical engineering to address challenging clinical problems in cardiovascular infections. Analysis of publication trends reveals a clear progression from fundamental studies of biofilm development toward increasingly translational work with clinical applications. Early research established mechanisms of biofilm formation in cardiovascular contexts, while more recent work has developed therapeutic applications including phage therapy for burn wound infections and ultrasound-mediated disruption of bacterial biofilms. The 2022 review article on infective endocarditis has accumulated 30 citations, indicating significant impact in the field. Dr. Lattwein maintains active collaborations across multiple disciplines, working with researchers in microbiology, biomedical engineering, and clinical cardiology. Their work appears in reputable journals across these fields, demonstrating the interdisciplinary nature of their research program and its relevance to multiple scientific communities.

Quang Ngoc Vinh TranView profile

Assistant Professor

• Nondestructive Evaluation
• Material Characterization
• Pressure Sensing
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Dr. Quang Ngoc Vinh Tran serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering at Michigan Technological University. Previously, he conducted three years of postdoctoral research at Harvard Medical School, Harvard-affiliated hospitals, and the University of Illinois Bioacoustics Research Lab. With over 30 peer-reviewed publications, he actively contributes to the American Concrete Institute (ACI) and American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). His academic credentials include: PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering from California State University, Fullerton BS in Industrial and System Engineering from Ho Chi Minh University of Technology, Vietnam Dr. Tran's research integrates nondestructive evaluation with advanced sensing technologies across civil and biomedical domains. His core expertise spans pressure sensing, ultrasound/microbubble cavitation, computer vision, and deep learning algorithms for noninvasive characterization of construction materials and biological tissues. This interdisciplinary approach enables innovative solutions for concrete technology and cardiac pressure monitoring. Analysis of his recent publications reveals dual-track innovation: civil engineering work focuses on non-contact concrete assessment (setting times, joint activation, durability) using ultrasonic and computer vision techniques, while biomedical research pioneers ultrasound-based pressure sensing for cardiac applications and tumor microstructure characterization. Both tracks demonstrate sophisticated integration of physical sensing with computational analysis. He instructs Structural Analysis Laboratory and previously assisted with Infrastructure NDE Methods, emphasizing project-based learning and student potential development. His research is executed through the Nondestructive Research Lab (NRL), where he leads projects on early-age concrete sensing systems, high-performance concrete durability modeling, cardiac pressure sensing via focused ultrasound, and ultrasound-based tissue characterization for disease staging.

Lars HoffView profile

Professor

• Ultrasound Technology
• Acoustics
• Medical Technology
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Lars Hoff is a Professor at the University of Southeast Norway within the Department of Microsystems , Faculty of Technology, Natural Sciences and Maritime Studies . He leads research in ultrasound technology , focusing on transducer and electronics as part of the Centre for Innovative Ultrasound Solutions (CIUS) . Research : Develops advanced ultrasound transducers for medical imaging, underwater sonar, and NDT. Collaborates with NTNU, University of Oslo, and industry partners. Teaching : Coordinates courses in Measurement Engineering , Acoustics and Ultrasound Technology , and Elastic Waves in Solids at PhD level. Software : Developed Bubblesim , a MATLAB-based tool for simulating contrast agent bubbles for medical ultrasound. Industry Impact : Co-founded Cardiaccs AS to commercialize microsensors for cardiac monitoring developed in collaboration with Rikshospitalet. Publications : Authored a foundational book on contrast agent acoustics and key papers on microbubble dynamics. His work underpins widely used clinical agents like Optison and Sonazoid .

Ulrike KutayView profile

Professor

• Nuclear Organization
• Ribosome Biogenesis
• Nuclear Envelope Dynamics
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Prof. Ulrike Kutay is a Full Professor at ETH Zürich's Department of Biology, where she leads a research group at the Institute of Biochemistry. She joined ETH Zürich in 1999 as an Assistant Professor, became Associate Professor in 2006, and attained her current rank in 2011. Her laboratory investigates nuclear organization, ribosome biogenesis, and mitotic dynamics using advanced imaging and biochemical approaches. Education and career milestones include: Biochemistry studies at Humboldt University and Free University Berlin PhD with highest distinction from Humboldt University (1996) under Prof. T.A. Rapoport Postdoctoral work at University of Heidelberg with Dr. D. Görlich, focusing on nucleocytoplasmic transport Her research explores three interconnected domains: Nuclear restructuring during cell division : Mechanisms of nuclear envelope breakdown/reassembly and nuclear pore complex dynamics Nuclear envelope functions : Roles in genome organization, chromatin tethering, and intracellular signaling Ribosome biogenesis : Molecular pathways of ribosomal subunit maturation and quality control Her group employs cutting-edge techniques including super-resolution microscopy, genome-wide screens, and real-time single-molecule tracking. Recent publications (2020-2024) demonstrate consistent focus on nuclear architecture, ribosome assembly, and mitotic regulation. Methodological themes include CRISPR screens, structural biology, and live-cell imaging. Key biological insights involve chromatin-nuclear envelope crosstalk, ribosome export mechanisms, and stress-responsive nuclear pathways. Major recognitions: EMBO Membership (2010) German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina (2012) Academy of Europe (2014) She leads an active research team investigating nuclear biology through interdisciplinary approaches. Her laboratory at ETH Zürich's Institute of Biochemistry maintains collaborations across molecular biology, biophysics, and genomics domains.

Ingrid SvenssonView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Biomedical Engineering
• Medical Imaging
• Finite Element Method
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Ingrid Svensson is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Engineering, Lund University. She contributes to academic development as an Educational Developer at the Academic Development Unit and leads the department as Head of Biomedical Engineering. Her research spans interdisciplinary areas including photon science, biomedical engineering, and sustainable development goals. Expertise in finite element modeling and magnetomotive ultrasound techniques Active in LTH’s Engineering Health and Photon Science and Technology profile areas Contributes to LU’s Light and Materials research initiatives Her research integrates biomedical engineering with fluid mechanics and medical materials, focusing on: Computational modeling of arterial wall dynamics Magnetic microbubble applications for lymph node imaging Advanced ultrasound techniques using magnetic nanoparticles Friction analysis in slip prevention studies Medical device development for knee motion monitoring Development of diagnostic imaging protocols Recent publications highlight her work in: Finite element method for vascular mechanics Magnetomotive ultrasound for contrast-enhanced imaging Multidisciplinary approaches to lymph node diagnostics Integration of inertial sensors with electromyography Her research outputs demonstrate strong connections between: Medical imaging and materials science Computational modeling and clinical applications Mechanical engineering principles and healthcare technology