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Jürgen BruggerView profile

Professor

• MEMS & Nanotechnology
• Micro/Nanomanufacturing
• Additive Manufacturing
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Jürgen Brugger is a Full Professor at EPFL's School of Engineering with primary affiliation in the Institute of Microengineering (IMT) and cross-appointments in Materials Science (IMX) and Doctoral Education (EDMI/EDAM). His laboratory (LMIS1) operates from Building BM at EPFL's main campus in Lausanne, Switzerland, where he leads research in MEMS and Nanotechnology with applications in biomedical systems and wearable devices. His research spans MEMS & Nanotechnology , Micro/Nanomanufacturing , and Additive Manufacturing with emphasis on Development of biodegradable implantable microsystems Advanced microfabrication processes including thermal scanning probe lithography Wearable biomedical sensors and drug delivery systems Microscale additive manufacturing for flexible electronics His group has pioneered techniques for plastic MEMS, biocompatible microdevices, and mixed-reality education tools. His publication record shows strong focus on additive micro-manufacturing (particularly melt electrowriting), biomedical applications (cochlear implants, drug delivery), and advanced nanofabrication (block copolymers, 2D materials). Recent work integrates superconducting elements for quantum sensing and develops water-soluble micro-molds for pharmaceutical applications. Scientific recognition includes: ERC Advanced Grant (2017) for MEMS 4.0 project IEEE Fellow designation (2016) MNE Fellow Award (2022) Election to Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences (SATW, 2024) Professor Brugger has supervised over 25 PhD students and currently teaches courses including Microfabrication Technologies , Advanced Additive Manufacturing , and Nanotechnology . He serves on EPFL's School Council (STI) and Doctoral Program Committee for Advanced Manufacturing. His lab maintains strong industrial partnerships and has spun off multiple startups commercializing microfabrication technologies. The Microsystems Laboratory 1 (LMIS1) operates state-of-the-art cleanroom facilities for micro/nanofabrication, with recent expansions into additive manufacturing and biocompatible materials processing. Current projects focus on biodegradable implants, quantum sensors, and AI-integrated microsystems.

Yongjie HuView profile

Professor

• Thermal Engineering
• Nanoelectronics
• Energy Conversion
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Yongjie Hu is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). His research focuses on heat transfer and electron transport in nanostructures, with applications in thermal management, thermoelectric devices, and high-frequency electronics. Harvard University (PhD, 2012) Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Postdoctoral, 2014) Research areas include nanostructured materials , phonon transport , thermal conductivity optimization , and quantum device engineering . Recent work explores ultrahigh thermal conductivity materials like boron arsenide and advanced measurement techniques such as asymmetric-beam TDTR. His publications demonstrate expertise in thermal physics , nanowire technology , and energy conversion systems , with a strong emphasis on experimental validation and spectral analysis of phonon transport mechanisms. 2020 Vernroy Makoto Watanabe Excellence in Research Award 2019 ASME Bergles-Rohsenow Young Investigator Award 2019 Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship 2018 NSF CAREER Award 2017 Air Force Young Investigator Award Professor Hu leads the H-Lab research group at UCLA, which develops innovative thermal management solutions and investigates fundamental transport phenomena in nanoscale systems.

Malavika NairView profile

Associate Professor

• Biomaterials
• Tissue Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
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Malavika Nair is an Associate Professor in Biomaterials at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of Oxford. She holds a Non-Tutorial Fellowship at St Catherine's College. Her research focuses on electroactive biomaterials for tissue regeneration, bio-stimulation, and implantable electronics. She completed her BA, MSci in Natural Sciences, and PhD in Materials Science at the University of Cambridge, followed by postdoctoral research combining machine learning with biomaterials datasets. Her teaching includes undergraduate courses in Engineering Science such as P1 (Differential Equations), B6 (Engineering Alloys), B8 (Polymers), and fourth-year modules in Mechanics and Connective Tissue. Her work bridges biomaterials engineering with applications in regenerative medicine and smart textiles. Key research trends include the development of ultrasound-responsive collagen scaffolds, bioresorbable polymers for electronic medicine, and triboelectric materials for wearable technologies. Her contributions span from fundamental material characterization to translational applications in bioelectronics and tissue engineering. Malavika’s labs and collaborations emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, integrating experimental and computational methods to advance biomaterials science. She leads research in the Oxford Institute of Biomedical Engineering, contributing to both academic and clinical advancements in medical engineering.

• Biomaterials
• Drug Delivery Systems
• Medical Engineering
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Eleanor Stride is the Statutory Professor of Biomaterials at the University of Oxford, affiliated with the Department of Engineering Science and the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences. Her research focuses on nanoscale and microscale devices for targeted drug delivery, with a strong emphasis on biomedical applications such as biofilm disruption, ultrasound-mediated therapies, and tissue repair. Stride earned her BEng and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from University College London (UCL), followed by a Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellowship. She joined the Oxford Institute of Biomedical Engineering in 2011 and became a full Professor in 2014. Her research interests span biomaterials, nanotechnology, and ultrasound engineering, with notable contributions to drug delivery systems, biofilm treatment, and medical imaging. Key innovations include perfluorocarbon nanodroplet fabrication and ultrasound-responsive platforms for targeted therapies. Stride has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the Philip Leverhulme Prize, the Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists, and an OBE. She actively promotes engineering through BBC documentaries and public engagement, and has been named among the top 100 influential women in engineering multiple times. Her work bridges academia and industry, with collaborations in medical device development and translational research. Current efforts include optimizing nanodroplet manufacturing, enhancing ultrasound therapies, and addressing biofilm-related infections in implantable devices.

• Nanoelectromechanical Systems
• Quantum Dots
• Silicon-Based Nanotechnology
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Dr. Yoshishige Tsuchiya is an Associate Professor at the University of Southampton, specializing in nanoelectromechanical systems, quantum dots, and silicon-based nanotechnology. His research focuses on energy-efficient computing, MEMS/NEMS-Photonics integration, and spintronics, with active involvement in EPSRC-funded projects such as NOEMIA and quantum technology engineering initiatives. He leads or collaborates on projects like 'Nano-Opto-Electro-Mechanical Integrated Oscillator Arrays' and 'Sensor-integrated Nano-opto-electro-mechanical resonator arrays'. His work bridges fundamental physics with engineering applications, emphasizing nonlinear resonance analysis, spin transport in silicon devices, and high-frequency nanoelectromechanical systems. Research Groups: Smart Electronic Materials and Systems Current Students: Supervising 6 PhD candidates in Electronic Engineering and Quantum Technology. Key Projects: EPSRC CDT in Quantum Technology Engineering, Heterogeneous Material Integrated MEMS/NEMS-Photonics Platform. Publications span topics like NEMS resonance modeling, quantum dot stability, and spintronic sensing, with contributions to journals like Micro and Nano Engineering and Nanotechnology .

Luis Barrales MoraView profile

Adjunct Associate Professor

• Materials Science
• Metallurgy
• Computational Materials Modeling
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Luis Barrales Mora is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology campus in Lorraine, France. He holds a B.S. in Aeronautics (2001), M.S. in Metallurgy (2003) from Mexico's National Polytechnic Institute, and a Ph.D. in Materials Science (2008) from RWTH-Aachen University, Germany. His research focuses on microstructure evolution in metals, thermal stability of nanocrystalline materials, and computational materials modeling. Dr. Barrales-Mora’s work spans topics such as massively parallel materials simulation, grain boundary migration mechanisms, and heat treatment of high-Mn steels and high-entropy alloys. Notable achievements include developing a 3D level-set grain growth algorithm for ccNUMA architecture, which achieved a 20x speedup in parallel simulations. His research group also investigates low-loss electrical steels for electromobility applications. Distinctions include the DFG Outstanding Young Scientists Grant (2008), the Conference on Recrystallization and Grain Growth Award (2007), and a DAAD doctoral grant (2004). His publications span over two decades, addressing grain growth dynamics, phase-field modeling, and texture analysis in metals. He has led research groups at RWTH-Aachen, including a two-year interim directorship at the Institute of Physical Metallurgy. His contributions bridge computational and experimental approaches to advance material design and performance.

Brian Stone, Jr.View profile

Professor

• Urban Climate
• Environmental Planning
• Public Health
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Brian Stone, Jr. is a Professor in the School of City & Regional Planning at Georgia Institute of Technology's College of Design. He directs the Urban Climate Lab, focusing on urban environmental planning, climate change adaptation, and heat island mitigation. His work integrates environmental science, urban design, and public health to develop strategies for climate-resilient cities. Stone's research is supported by the NSF, CDC, and EPA, with recent studies emphasizing extreme heat risk assessments, urban infrastructure resilience during compound climate events, and the health impacts of heat exposure. Education: Ph.D. and degrees in environmental management/planning from Duke University and Georgia Tech. Specialization includes urban form-climate interactions and climate justice. His book Radical Adaptation (2024) proposes transformative urban strategies for climate changed worlds, building on his earlier work honored with the 2012 Choice Award. Media coverage includes features in New York Times , Washington Post , and NPR. Key contributions include defining 'urban heat management,' modeling heat-wave/blackout compounding risks, and evaluating tree planting/cool roofing strategies. Current projects address climate viability thresholds in cities, spatial equity in heat exposure, and municipal adaptation frameworks. Grants support work on heat tolerance indices, indoor thermal resilience, and regional climate modeling. Awards include the 2012 Choice Award for The City and the Coming Climate . His lab's collaborations span academic, governmental, and NGO sectors. Stone advises on local and national climate policy, emphasizing actionable science for urban planners.

Mathis FrickeView profile

Researcher

• Analysis
• Fluid Dynamics
• Wetting Dynamics
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Dr. Mathis Fricke is a researcher in the Department of Mathematics at TU Darmstadt, affiliated with the Mathematical Modeling and Analysis (MMA) Institute. His work focuses on computational fluid dynamics, wetting processes, and mathematical modeling of multiphase systems. He specializes in numerical methods such as the Volume-of-Fluid (VOF) technique and Level-Set approaches, with applications to capillary dynamics, surfactant transport, and interface tracking in complex geometries. His research bridges experimental validation with numerical simulation, addressing challenges in fluid mechanics, energy systems, and biomedical engineering. Key areas of expertise include dynamic contact angle modeling, multiphase flow simulations using OpenFOAM modules, and optimization of fluid transport in microfluidic systems. He has contributed to advancing numerical frameworks for unstructured meshes and has collaborated on projects involving Bayesian model calibration and error quantification for energy economy systems. Dr. Fricke's work is characterized by interdisciplinary collaboration, combining analytical mathematics with high-performance computing. His publications span topics such as capillary rise dynamics, tribology measurements, and eigenmode analysis of slip-induced flows. Despite no explicitly listed awards, his contributions to computational methodologies have been recognized through his active role in the MMA Institute and academic collaborations. He maintains a lab/office in L2|06 411, Peter-Grünberg-Straße 10, Darmstadt, and is accessible via fricke@mma.tu-darmstadt.de.

Wang YifanView profile

Assistant Professor

• Robotic Materials
• Soft Robotics
• Soft Materials
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Dr. Wang Yifan serves as a Nanyang Assistant Professor at the School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, where he leads pioneering research in robotic materials and soft robotics since joining in December 2020. His work bridges mechanical engineering, materials science, and nanotechnology to develop systems with unprecedented environmental interaction capabilities. His academic foundation includes a Bachelor's degree in Physics from Peking University (2011) and a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Chicago (2016), followed by postdoctoral training at Caltech's Department of Mechanical and Civil Engineering (2017-2020). Dr. Wang's research centers on designing robotic materials incorporating soft matter building blocks (granular particles, colloids, nanoparticles) to achieve sensing, response, and communication with environments. This spans soft robotics, mechanical metamaterials, and intelligent structures, driving applications in smart fabrics for exoskeletons/haptic perception, microscale shape-changing robots, and active phononic metamaterials. His methodology integrates advanced manufacturing with jamming mechanics and 3D-printed fabric systems for variable-stiffness solutions. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2014-2023) reveals a strong trajectory toward programmable matter systems, with increasing focus on energy harvesting, touchless interfaces, and wearable robotics. His work consistently appears in premier journals including Nature, Matter, and Nature Materials, demonstrating interdisciplinary impact across materials science, robotics, and nanotechnology. Key scientific recognition includes: Grainger Foundation Fellowship in Experimental Physics Nanyang Assistant Professorship Award As principal investigator of the Robotic Materials research group at NTU, Dr. Wang actively mentors graduate students and secures competitive research funding. His work has received extensive global media coverage, highlighting real-world relevance in human-robot interaction and sustainable technology development. The Robotic Materials group operates at the NTU School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, focusing on soft robots, mechanical metamaterials, and intelligent structures. Current projects emphasize translating fundamental discoveries in particle assemblies and phononic lattices into applications for wearable assistive devices, haptic interfaces, and environmental monitoring networks.

Gürhan ÖzkayarView profile

Researcher

• Biomedical Engineering
• Microfluidics
• Cancer Research
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Gürhan Özkayar is a Researcher in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), affiliated with the Faculty of Applied Sciences. His postdoctoral research focuses on developing label-free microfluidic technologies for isolating heterogeneous circulating tumor cells (CTCs) to enhance drug testing accuracy. This work is part of a collaborative ZonMw project led by Pouyan Boukany (TU Delft), involving partners such as Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) and Erasmus MC. His research interests center on biomedical engineering, microfluidics, and cancer diagnostics. Key areas include CTC isolation, lab-on-a-chip systems, dielectrophoresis, and modular microfluidic architectures for organ-on-a-chip applications. His contributions address challenges in fluid dynamics, nanoparticle manipulation, and biomedical device design. Özkayar’s publications highlight advancements in microfluidic particle separation, piezoelectric micropump optimization, and rare cell enrichment. His work bridges engineering and biomedicine, emphasizing practical solutions for diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Collaborations include projects on multidrug resistance detection in leukemia cells and portable flow control systems. No scientific awards are mentioned. His current projects involve developing scalable, integrated microfluidic systems and improving CTC capture efficiency. He contributes to cross-institutional teams advancing cancer research and precision medicine technologies.

Jess FrithView profile

Associate Professor

• Biomaterials
• Mechanobiology
• Tissue Engineering
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Professor Jess Frith is an Associate Professor and Deputy Head of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Monash University. Her research focuses on mechanobiology and tissue engineering, integrating stem cell biology with biomaterials to understand cell fate regulation and develop regenerative therapies for tissues like bone, cartilage, and tendon. She holds a PhD in Biology from the University of York, complemented by a MRes in Biomolecular Science and a BSc in Biology. Her expertise spans biomaterials, hydrogels, and mesenchymal stromal cells. Key research themes include the design of dynamic microenvironments to control cell behavior, development of novel hydrogels for tissue regeneration, and the use of nanotechnology for drug delivery. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and innovation. Frith leads and collaborates on projects funded by the Australian Research Council, including initiatives like the ARC Training Centre for Cell and Tissue Engineering Technologies. Her lab, the Frithlab, is part of the Monash Engineered Biological Models & Systems Research Node, leveraging advanced microscopy and biofabrication facilities. She advises multiple PhD students and postdocs, focusing on hydrogel engineering, miRNA delivery, and mechanotransduction studies. Her team actively engages in interdisciplinary collaborations, spanning materials science, bioengineering, and clinical applications.

• Fluid Dynamics
• Biomechanics
• Geophysical Fluids
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Jun Zhang is a Professor of Physics and Mathematics at New York University, serving as Co-Director of the Applied Mathematics Laboratory. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Copenhagen (1994) and a B.S. in Physics and Optics from Wuhan University (1985). His research focuses on fluid dynamics, biomechanics, geophysical systems, and self-organization phenomena. Notable projects include studies on organismal locomotion, continental dynamics, and microplastic transport. Zhang leads the Applied Mathematics Laboratory and the Zhang Group, collaborating across disciplines to address complex fluid-structure interactions. His work spans theoretical, experimental, and computational approaches, with recent emphasis on turbulence, microscale swimmers, and heat transport mechanisms. Research highlights include investigations into flapping flight stability, vortex dynamics, and the interplay between erodible bodies and fluid flows. His experimental setups, such as the 'desktop continental drift' model, bridge geophysical scales with laboratory observations. Publications since 2020 emphasize stochastic boundary dynamics, microswimmer interactions, and capillary phenomena. Grants and collaborations are integral to his work, though specific funding details are not provided here. Labs and teams under Zhang’s direction include the Applied Mathematics Laboratory, focusing on fluid mechanics and interdisciplinary projects, and the Zhang Group, which explores bio-locomotion and active matter systems. His contributions to understanding fluid-mediated formations and rheotaxis in synthetic swimmers have advanced biomimetic engineering applications.

Rajmund MoksoView profile

Researcher

• Phase Contrast Imaging
• X-ray Tomography
• Microscale Physics
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Rajmund Mokso is a Senior Researcher in the Department of Physics at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), affiliated with the Materials Physics in Time and Space group, UltraSound and Biomechanics group, and Center for Fast Ultrasound Imaging. His work focuses on advanced X-ray imaging techniques for biological and materials science applications. Research Interests: Mokso specializes in phase contrast imaging, X-ray tomography, and microscale physics. His research integrates computational methods like deep learning with experimental techniques to study nanoparticle transport in plants, fibrotic liver tissue, and additive manufacturing processes. Key focus areas include high-speed imaging at microsecond frame rates and nano-holotomography reconstruction. Publication Trends: Recent works (2023-2025) demonstrate interdisciplinary applications: correlative X-ray imaging for plant nutrient transport, AI-driven analysis of liver fibrosis, and high-resolution imaging of insect compound eyes. His publications emphasize methodological innovations in X-ray microscopy with practical implementations across biology and engineering. Scientific Awards: No awards were documented in the source material. Advising and Grants: Principal Investigator for 3DIM: 3D imaging center (2016-2029), a major DTU initiative on tomography and fiber-reinforced composites Main Supervisor for PhD candidate Topic, A. (X-ray Microscopy for Life Sciences, 2025-2028) Main Supervisor for PhD candidate Kristensen, E. V. (nanoparticle transport in plants, 2022-2025) Examiner for two completed PhD projects in X-ray security applications and solar cell tomography Labs and Teams: Center for Fast Ultrasound Imaging (core member) UltraSound and Biomechanics research group Materials Physics in Time and Space experimental team

• Aeronautics
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
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Andrea Cini serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering within the School of Engineering at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M). His academic profile is centered on advanced aerospace materials and sustainable aircraft design, with strong industry collaborations including Airbus, Aernnova, and European Commission-funded initiatives. His research spans fatigue and fracture mechanics of aerospace alloys , hybrid-electric propulsion integration , and additive manufacturing for aircraft components . Key projects include ODE4HERA (Open Digital Environment for Hybrid-Electric Regional Architecture) funded by the European Commission (2024-2026), TIFON (AI for Design and Manufacturing), and CETACEO with Airbus Defence and Space. His experimental and computational work focuses on improving structural integrity through laser shock peening, composite crashworthiness, and vibration analysis of 3D-printed metals. Dr. Cini's publication trends reveal a strategic shift toward sustainable aviation (2022-2025), with 60% of recent work addressing hybrid-electric retrofitting and hydrogen propulsion systems. Earlier research (2009-2017) established his expertise in aluminum alloy fatigue mechanisms, particularly scratch-induced cracking in 2024-T351 sheets used in aircraft skins. His subfield specializations consistently emphasize real-world aerospace applications, from fuselage stanchion crashworthiness to joined-wing assembly solutions for next-gen aircraft. Major research funding includes: European Commission grants (ODE4HERA, INDIGO, ALARM) Spanish National Agency projects (TIFON, Hydrogen Powertrain Development) Industry contracts with Airbus, Aernnova, and Stargate Hydrogen Solutions International collaborations with Politecnico di Torino and CIRA His laboratory work integrates experimental fatigue testing with advanced FEM simulations, notably in the Rear End Virtual Testing Digital Twin project for Aernnova. Current efforts focus on digital twins for hydrogen-powered aircraft and AI-driven design optimization under the TIFON initiative.

Faisal AbbasView profile

Research Fellow

• Robotics
• Automation
• Control Systems
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Faisal Abbas is a Research Fellow at the Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde. His work focuses on Robotics, Automation, Control, and Instrumentation, with current research on automated microscale medicine manufacturing systems under the Made Smarter Innovation project. He holds a PhD in Electronic Engineering from the University of Kent (2022), where he specialized in data-driven modeling of mass flow in pneumatic systems. Abbas has prior experience as an Associate Lecturer in Electrical Engineering at the National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (NUCES). Education: Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering (2014) - NUCES Master's in Electrical Engineering (2017) - NUCES PhD in Electronic Engineering (2022) - University of Kent Research Interests: Robotics and automation in pharmaceutical manufacturing, control systems, data-driven modeling, and sustainable drug production aligned with UN SDGs. His expertise bridges engineering and biomedical sciences, addressing challenges in dosage form validation and particle dynamics. Notable Projects: Leading the development of an automated microscale medicine manufacturing system (DM² project) Co-investigator on the Industrial CASE Account project (EPSRC-funded) Awards: Recipient of the Vice Chancellor’s Award (2018) from the University of Kent for academic excellence. Collaborations: Involved in multidisciplinary teams including the Centre for Continuous Manufacturing and Advanced Crystallization. Presented research at conferences like the 2022 Invited Talk on Sensor Enabled Automation.