Roger Filliger serves as a Lecturer within the Department of Microengineering at EPFL's School of Engineering, holding the status of Invited Guest. His academic appointment is specifically affiliated with the SMT-ENS unit under the Institute of Microengineering (STI-SMT). His research focuses on quantitative analysis of manufacturing systems and supply chain operations, with particular emphasis on performance metrics and reliability engineering. Key investigation areas include: Dynamics of manufacturing system behavior Supply chain resilience modeling Quantitative reliability assessment methodologies Production system optimization frameworks As an Invited Guest lecturer, he delivers specialized instruction in advanced manufacturing concepts while maintaining external academic or industry affiliations.
Alessandro Tredicucci , Full Professor of Condensed Matter Physics at the University of Pisa's Department of Physics, serves as Vice-Rector for Research Organization and Evaluation. His research focuses on nanostructured materials , quantum cascade lasers , and terahertz technology . First THz quantum cascade laser developer (2002) Director of Interdepartmental Center for Materials Science and Engineering (2019-present) Member of European Laboratory for Non-Linear Spectroscopy (LENS) board (2019-present) Scientific achievements include: Nick Holonyak Jr. Award (Optical Society of America) Giuseppe Occhialini Award (Institute of Physics & Italian Physical Society) Over 280 ISI publications and 16 patents ERC Advanced Grant SouLMan principal investigator
Dr. Sait Elmas is a Researcher at the Flinders Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology , affiliated with the College of Science and Engineering at Flinders University. His work contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals through advancements in sustainable materials and environmental technologies. Research Interests : Electrocatalysis, marine antifouling, CO2 utilization, and nanostructured materials. Key Trends : Focus on hydrogen evolution, seawater applications, and organic solar cells, as evidenced by recent publications. Labs & Collaborations : Collaborates with teams in Australia and internationally on projects involving fluidics, metallopolymer synthesis, and sustainable coatings. Scientific Contributions : His research spans electrocatalytic hydrogen production, antifouling technologies, and microfluidic sensors, with over 34 research outputs and 633 citations.
Christopher Rodell, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems at Drexel University. He leads the Tissue Instructive Materials Laboratory focusing on biomaterial design for therapeutic applications. His research integrates supramolecular chemistry, drug delivery, and immune engineering to develop novel therapies for cancer, cardiovascular disease, and organ injury. Education: Postdoctoral Scholar: Massachusetts General Hospital & Harvard Medical School (2016-2019) PhD in Bioengineering: University of Pennsylvania (2016) MS in Biomedical Engineering: Tulane University (2011) BS in Biomedical Engineering & Physics: Tulane University (2011) Research Focus: Dr. Rodell's work centers on creating injectable biomaterials (hydrogels, nanoparticles) for precision drug delivery and immune modulation. Key therapeutic areas include cancer immunotherapy (reprogramming tumor-associated macrophages), myocardial repair (hydrogel-based ventricular support), and renal disease management (targeted anti-inflammatory delivery). His research bridges fundamental material science with translational applications. Publications & Impact: With over 30 peer-reviewed articles and continuous output through 2025, his work demonstrates strong emphasis on nanoparticle-hydrogel hybrid systems for immunotherapy. Recent publications show growing focus on macrophage-targeted cancer therapies and advanced biomaterial characterization techniques. Key journals include Nature Biomedical Engineering , Advanced Materials , and Bioconjugate Chemistry . Awards & Honors: Materials Research Society Gold Award Solomon R. Pollack Award for Excellence in Graduate Research American Heart Association Predoctoral Fellowship Intellectual Property: Holds 3 patents including stabilized shear-thinning hydrogels (US Patent 9,827,321) and macrophage-targeted immunotherapeutics (patent pending).
Michael T. Bowser is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Minnesota's College of Science and Engineering. He leads the Bowser Research Group, which focuses on developing innovative bioanalytical technologies for studying biological and medical problems at unprecedented scales and timeframes. The lab specializes in microfluidics, electrophoresis, nucleic acid assays, and cell culture techniques. Professor Bowser's research interests span several interconnected areas within analytical and bioanalytical chemistry. His group develops micro free-flow electrophoresis (µFFE) systems for continuous monitoring of dynamic biological processes, creates catalytic nucleic acid platforms for quantification and characterization, and investigates how single-stranded nucleic acids can regulate key proteins in cardiac calcium cycles. Applications of particular interest include adipocyte signaling in obesity, modulation of heart function using oligonucleotides, aptamer-based cell delivery systems, and high-speed multidimensional separations for biomarker detection. The research publications from the Bowser lab show a consistent focus on advancing microfluidic separation technologies, with recent work emphasizing surface chemistry in microfluidic devices, 3D printing for rapid prototyping, and applications in cardiovascular and metabolic research. The lab has developed specialized techniques for continuous monitoring of biochemical messengers, representing significant methodological advances in the field. NIH Grant: $1.25 million for 'Online Affinity Micro Free Flow Electrophoresis Assays for Continuous Monitoring of Biochemical Messengers' Safest Lab Award (Fall 2023) 2022 GSRS Award (to student Gretchen) NOBCChE Conference grant (to student Sandra) Professor Bowser actively mentors students, currently advising five PhD candidates working on projects related to micro free-flow electrophoresis and catalytic oligonucleotides. His lab has a strong track record of student success, with alumni securing positions at leading companies including Bio-Techne, Eli Lilly, and Beckman Coulter, as well as government and academic positions. The lab maintains a strong safety culture, having been recognized as one of the chemistry department's safest labs. The Bowser Group operates as a multidisciplinary research team combining expertise in analytical chemistry, microfluidics, molecular biology, and biomedical applications. The lab culture emphasizes innovation, rigorous scientific methodology, and collaborative problem-solving to address challenging questions at the interface of chemistry and biology.
Abhijit Kakati serves as a Postdoctoral Fellow within the Department of Microsystems at the Faculty of Technology, Natural Sciences and Maritime Sciences, University of South-Eastern Norway. His academic appointment is based at the university's Campus Vestfold, where he contributes to advanced research in micro and nanoscale systems engineering. His research spans critical domains in microtechnology development: Microsystems design and fabrication methodologies Microelectronics and semiconductor device physics MEMS sensor and actuator systems Nanoscale material applications Advanced transducer development Integrated circuit design for microsystems For academic collaboration or research inquiries, contact is available via email at abhijit.kakati@usn.no or telephone at +47 35 95 25 83. The Department of Microsystems operates within USN's strategic research framework focusing on technological innovation and practical applications in microengineering domains.
Marco Cecchini is a Senior Researcher at the Nanoscience Institute of the Italian National Research Council (CNR) and Lecturer of Biomaterial Science at the University of Pisa's Biology Department. He also serves as CTO of INTA srl, a CNR-Scuola Normale Superiore spin-off company. His multidisciplinary roles span fundamental research, academic teaching, and applied technology development. His research focuses on two interconnected domains: Biomedical Nanotechnology : Developing nanomaterials for brain pathology treatment and nerve regeneration, including nanoparticle-based enzyme replacement therapies for rare diseases Microsystems Engineering : Designing surface-acoustic-wave (SAW) devices for microfluidics and biosensing applications, particularly lab-on-chip diagnostic platforms Recent funded projects demonstrate translational impact: FISR 2019: Remote-connected Lab-on-Chip for wine/oil analysis Regione Toscana grants: Omics approaches for osteosarcoma (TOSCANO) and autophagy biomarkers for neurodegeneration (DEMAGING) European Leukodystrophy Association grants: Nanoparticle therapy for Krabbe disease (nanoERT) and autophagy modulation strategies His research advances diagnostic and therapeutic tools through cross-disciplinary integration of physics, biology, and engineering principles.
