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Anne RaymondView profile

Professor

• Paleontology
• Geobiology
• Paleoecology
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Dr. Anne Raymond is a Professor of Paleontology and Geobiology at Texas A&M University's Department of Geology and Geophysics. She holds the Earl Cook Professorship (2003–2008) and is currently President-Elect of the Paleontological Society. Her research focuses on Paleobotany, Geobiology, and Paleoecology, with specialties in coal-ball formation, ancient wetlands, and terrestrial organic carbon dynamics. Education: A.B. in Geology from Harvard University (1977), Ph.D. in Geology from the University of Chicago (1983). Awards include Fellowships from the Geological Society of America (2020) and Paleontological Society (2015), and the Texas A&M College Teaching Award (2009, 1988). Her research explores carboniferous coal swamps, marine influences on terrestrial deposits, and modern mangrove ecosystems as analogs for ancient environments. Recent work analyzes taphonomic processes in peat formation and seawater chemistry using echinoderms. She teaches courses like Geol 101 (Principles of Geology) and Geol 650 (Paleoecology), bridging fieldwork and laboratory analysis. Key contributions include cyclostratigraphic analyses of coal-ball occurrences and applications like FischerLab software for stratigraphic data analysis. Her studies on Pennsylvanian flora and marine-seep taphonomy reveal insights into ancient ecosystems and climate interactions.

Lars Rosgaard JensenView profile

Associate Professor

• Materials Science
• Glass Ceramics
• Fracture Mechanics
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Lars Rosgaard Jensen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Materials and Production, Aalborg University, within the Faculty of Engineering and Science. His research focuses on advanced materials science, particularly oxide glasses, glass-ceramics, and composite materials. He leads major projects such as CIRCWIND (optimizing circular materials for wind turbine components) and MADE4WIND (innovative materials for offshore wind turbines). His work emphasizes fracture mechanics, sustainable cements, and lithium-ion battery technologies. Key contributions include setting world records in crack-resistant glass and developing novel material synthesis methods. Jensen has authored over 120 publications and holds leadership roles in EU-funded initiatives. Research Interests: Jensen’s expertise spans structural materials, phase separation mechanisms, and material durability under extreme conditions. He explores applications in renewable energy (wind turbine components), sustainable construction, and energy storage systems. His group investigates how microstructural modifications enhance mechanical and thermal properties of glasses and ceramics. Projects: As PI, he oversees projects addressing circular economy solutions for wind energy (CIRCWIND, MADE4WIND) and advanced composites (AIOLOS). Collaborations include EU Horizon Europe programs and industry partnerships. Grants & Advising: His grants include funding from the EU’s Research Innovation Program. While no student advisees are listed, his projects involve multidisciplinary teams and PhD candidates in materials science and engineering.

Alejandro RiveraView profile

Associate Professor

• Corporate Finance Theory
• Dynamic Contracts
• Optimal Capital Structure
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Alejandro Rivera is an Associate Professor of Finance at the Naveen Jindal School of Management, University of Texas at Dallas (UTD). He holds a PhD in Economics from Boston University (2015) and a BSc in Mathematics and Economics from Simon Fraser University (2008). His research focuses on corporate finance theory, dynamic contracts, robust preferences, and stochastic control applications in financial markets. He has also explored topics like green finance, managerial incentives, and household debt dynamics. His work integrates theoretical models with real-world applications, addressing issues such as optimal capital structure design, risk-shifting incentives in leveraged firms, and climate finance mechanisms. Key contributions include studies on present-biased contracting, debt overhang mitigation, and wind farm management. His research has been published in top journals like Econometrica , Management Science , and Journal of Financial Economics . Teaching responsibilities include courses in Macroeconomics and Financial Markets at UTD, and他曾教授过 Corporate Finance at UC Berkeley. Professional affiliations include the American Economic Association, Western Finance Association, and Society of Financial Studies. His current projects explore endogenous Minsky moments, deep learning approaches to habit-formation contracts, and managerial limited commitment frameworks. Dr. Rivera actively participates in academic conferences and workshops, including a 2023 presentation at BIRS on 'Contracting with a Present-Biased Agent.' His work bridges theoretical rigor and practical relevance, addressing contemporary challenges in finance, economics, and sustainable development.

Victor ValcarcelView profile

Associate Professor

• Monetary Economics
• Banking
• Macroeconomics
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Victor Valcarcel is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD), affiliated with the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences. His research focuses on the intersection of banking, finance, and macroeconomics, with particular emphasis on central bank balance sheet operations and Divisia money aggregates. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Kansas (2008). Valcarcel's research explores time-varying dynamics in monetary aggregates, inflation expectations modeling, and the identification of monetary policy shocks. His work bridges theoretical macroeconomic frameworks with applied econometric techniques, often employing structural VAR models and time-series analysis. Notable areas include central bank operational frameworks, the effects of quantitative easing, and the integration of financial literacy in undergraduate education. His recent publications (2020–2025) analyze financial market responses to policy tightening, inflation hedging mechanisms in cryptocurrency markets, and the construction of Divisia money measures for emerging economies like Mexico. He has contributed to debates on yield curve dynamics, inflation volatility post-Great Recession, and the superneutrality of money under endogenous growth conditions. Valcarcel maintains an active research agenda combining empirical analysis with policy relevance, frequently engaging with questions of monetary policy transmission, financial stability, and macroeconomic forecasting. His work has implications for central bank decision-making in both advanced and emerging economies.

• Dental Biology
• Bone Metabolism
• Primate Evolution and Ecology
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Timothy Bromage is a Professor of Molecular Pathobiology at New York University College of Dentistry. His work spans dental biology, bone metabolism, and primate evolution. He focuses on biological rhythms in bone formation, dental cementum analysis, and forensic anthropology applications. Key areas include biomaterials for regenerative medicine and evolutionary paleobiology. Research interests emphasize: 1) Dental and skeletal microstructure analysis using advanced imaging techniques, 2) Chronobiology of mineralized tissues, 3) Forensic age estimation through cementum studies, and 4) Biomaterials for medical applications. Recent work investigates drug effects on bone metabolism and Neanderthal dental histology. Publications focus on interdisciplinary topics like enamel formation patterns, biomaterials testing, and primate life history reconstruction. No awards are explicitly listed in the provided texts. Advising/grant details remain unspecified, though extensive collaborative research is evident through publication spans. His lab integrates clinical dentistry with evolutionary biology, addressing questions about human adaptation through skeletal and dental records. Ongoing projects include metabolic rate studies in bone and developmental enamel defect analysis.

Steven ZinkleView profile

Professor

• Materials Science
• Nuclear Materials
• Radiation Effects in Materials
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Steven Zinkle is a Professor in the Materials Science and Engineering department at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, affiliated with the Tickle College of Engineering. His research focuses on advanced materials for extreme environments, particularly in nuclear and fusion energy applications. Key areas include radiation effects in metals, high-temperature ceramics, and materials for plasma-facing components. His work addresses challenges such as irradiation-induced microstructural evolution, thermal stability under extreme conditions, and material compatibility with hydrogen or corrosive environments. Notable contributions include studies on ferritic/martensitic steels, refractory alloys, and composites for fusion reactors. He has pioneered methodologies in electron microscopy for defect analysis and developed novel materials for neutron and ion irradiation environments. Recent projects involve correlative microscopy techniques (STEM/APT), ion-beam simulations, and additive manufacturing of high-performance alloys. Collaborations include international initiatives like the FRONTIER US-Japan joint effort on plasma-material interfaces. Despite extensive publications, no specific student advising or awarded honors are explicitly listed in the provided texts. His lab focuses on bridging computational modeling with experimental validation to accelerate materials qualification for next-generation reactors. Current efforts emphasize predictive pathways for radiation-tolerant materials and high-throughput screening of candidate alloys.

Lavallée YanView profile

Professor

• Volcanology
• Magma rheology
• Experimental geomaterials
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Yan Lavallée is a Professor and Chair of Igneous Petrology and Volcanology at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU Munich), Germany, since 2022. He holds a Doctor Rerum Naturalium (Dr. rer. nat.) from LMU Munich and has held academic positions at institutions including the University of Liverpool and the University of Strasbourg. His research focuses on volcanic processes, magma rheology, and rock physics, with emphasis on experimental and field-based studies of volcanic systems. Education: B.Sc. (Honours) in Earth and Planetary Sciences, McGill University (2001) M.Sc. in Space Studies, University of North Dakota (2003) Dr. rer. nat. in Volcanology, LMU Munich (2008) Research Interests: Experimental geomaterials, magma dynamics, volcanic eruptions, and rheology of magmatic systems. His work bridges laboratory experiments and field observations to understand processes like magma ascent, fragmentation, and volcanic hazards. Key Awards: Fellow of the American Geophysical Union (2017), James B. Macelwane Medal (2017), and Wager Medal (2017). He has led major grants, including an ERC Starting Grant (2012) and contributed to projects like the Krafla Magma Testbed (KMT). Grants & Collaborations: Involved in geothermal energy projects and international collaborations on volcanic risk assessment. His research group focuses on interdisciplinary approaches to volcano science.

• Materials Science
• Metallurgy
• Materials Engineering
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Univ.Prof. Ernst Kozeschnik is a Professor at TU Wien's Institut für Werkstoffwissenschaft und Werkstofftechnologie, specializing in materials science and metallurgy. His research focuses on phase transformations, precipitation kinetics, heat treatment optimization, and additive manufacturing of advanced alloys like nickel-based superalloys, titanium alloys, and aluminum composites. He has supervised numerous graduate students in topics such as microalloyed steel behavior, powder bed fusion processes, and material modeling. Key research areas include: Thermomechanical processing of high-performance alloys Nanometer-scale precipitate effects on recrystallization mechanisms In-situ analysis of phase transformations using advanced techniques Computational modeling of materials behavior Recent work emphasizes understanding microstructural evolution in additive-manufactured components and optimizing heat treatments for enhanced material properties. Publications highlight cross-disciplinary approaches combining experimental methods (e.g., HT-XRD) with computational modeling to advance materials design. Active collaborations include projects with industrial partners focusing on process optimization for aerospace and automotive applications.

Aurelie Anna Florence JacobView profile

Researcher

• Materials Science
• Metallurgy
• Thermodynamic Modeling
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Dr. Aurelie Anna Florence Jacob is a researcher affiliated with TU Wien, specifically within the Computational Materials Development Research Group (E308-03-2) . Her primary role is as a Project Assistant with a Doctorate in Natural Sciences (Dr. rer. nat.). Her research focuses on advanced materials science, particularly in metallurgical processes, phase transformations, and computational modeling of steel microstructures. She specializes in thermodynamic and kinetic simulations of intermetallic phases (e.g., σ phase, G-phase) in high-alloyed steels, aiming to predict microstructural evolution and optimize material properties. Key research topics include: Thermodynamic modeling of phase equilibria in steel systems (Fe-Cr-Mn-Mo-Ni). Experimental and computational analysis of σ phase precipitation in hyper duplex stainless steels. Recrystallization kinetics in microalloyed steels and T₀-temperature evaluation. Development of databases for bainitic microstructures and Laves phase formation. Her collaborative work involves in-situ XRD experiments and CALPHAD-based simulations to understand phase evolution under thermal and mechanical processing. Jacob’s contributions bridge experimental materials characterization with predictive computational tools, advancing materials design for high-performance applications. Her recent publications highlight advancements in understanding phase stability, precipitation kinetics, and material recycling processes. She actively participates in international conferences, presenting findings on topics like sigma phase mechanisms and Gibbs energy reassessment for T₀-temperature predictions.

Phill BroussardView profile

Professor

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Superconductivity
• Magnetism
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Phill Broussard is a Professor of Physics at Covenant College, specializing in Condensed Matter Experimental Physics with focuses on Superconductivity and Magnetism. He holds a BS from LSU (1981), MS (1983) and PhD (1987) in Applied Physics from Stanford University. His research emphasizes proximity effect systems, thin film superconductors, and material interface phenomena. Key contributions include studies on symmetric film sandwiches, critical field measurements in niobium films, and pedagogical applications of quantum mechanics models. Education: BS Physics (LSU), MS/PhD Applied Physics (Stanford) Affiliations: Physics Department at Covenant College Research interests span superconductivity, thin film fabrication, and magnetism, with particular attention to experimental validation of theoretical models. Recent work explores transverse voltage dynamics, hysteresis effects, and material characterization via atomic force microscopy. Over 50 publications since 1988 highlight his contributions to superconducting thin films, proximity effects, and spin-polarization measurement techniques. He has advised numerous undergraduate research projects, particularly in thin film deposition and characterization. Active in educational outreach, emphasizing integration of Reformed theology with scientific inquiry. Personal interests include biking, walking, and enjoying local restaurants like Cashews.

Lars JärnströmView profile

Professor

• Paper Coating Technology
• Polymer Science
• Sustainable Packaging Materials
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Lars Järnström is a Professor at Karlstad University, specializing in Paper Coating Technology. His research focuses on sustainable materials, barrier coatings, and polymer formulations for packaging applications. Key areas include bio-based coatings, enzymatic oxygen-scavenging systems, and thermosensitive materials. He has contributed to advancing flexible packaging solutions through studies on starch, lignin, and polyvinyl alcohol blends. His work integrates material science with industrial applications, addressing challenges like moisture resistance, oxygen permeability, and eco-friendly packaging. Collaborations involve optimizing coating processes and evaluating performance metrics such as barrier properties and mechanical durability. Recent projects emphasize pilot trials for lignin-based coatings and numerical modeling of coating technologies. Publications span topics like clay-filled coatings, thermal effects on polymer interactions, and enzyme-embedded systems. His research bridges fundamental material behavior and practical industrial solutions, with a focus on sustainable alternatives to conventional packaging materials.

Hariprasath GanesanView profile

Researcher

• Atomistic Simulations
• Nanomechanics
• Materials Informatics
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Dr. Hariprasath Ganesan is a Senior Scientist at the Research Center Jülich, affiliated with the Institute for Advanced Simulation (IAS) and the Materials Data Science and Informatics (IAS-9) department. His expertise spans Atomistic Simulations, Nanomechanics, and Materials Informatics, focusing on computational modeling of materials' behavior under extreme conditions. He leads research into high-temperature deformation mechanisms in advanced alloys like TiAl, leveraging multiscale simulation techniques such as molecular dynamics and Monte Carlo methods. His work emphasizes GPU-accelerated computational approaches for atomistic simulations, improving efficiency in studying solute segregation, interface dynamics, and thermal-mechanical properties. Recent studies include ultrafast laser-material interactions and creep behavior in nanomaterials. Collaborations bridge theoretical models with practical applications in materials design and additive manufacturing. Publications highlight contributions to understanding lamellar interface stability, Cottrell atmosphere formation, and parallel computing frameworks for scale-bridging simulations. His research aligns with Helmholtz energy and materials science initiatives, advancing computational tools for next-generation materials discovery.

Allister FergusonView profile

Visiting Professor

• Photonics
• Laser Physics
• Optical Materials
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Professor Allister Ferguson is a Visiting Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Strathclyde. He is also a Senior Adviser to the Principal and founded the Institute of Photonics. Previously, he served as Deputy Principal, overseeing research and knowledge exchange. His roles include Chair of the SU2P Executive Committee, leading a collaboration between Scottish and Californian universities. Ferguson has worked with the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) since the 1980s and has received the first NPL Metrology Award in 1983. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Physics, Optical Society of America, IEEE, and the Royal Society of Edinburgh. His research focuses on photonics, laser physics, and semiconductor lasers. Key projects include the RCUK Science Bridges initiative and collaboration with Fraunhofer. He has advised students like Marc Smillie and Thomas Bennett. His work has led to the creation of innovative laser companies in Glasgow. Notable grants include EPSRC-funded projects on passive Q-switching and laser development. Scientific awards include the NPL Metrology Award and multiple fellowships. His research spans laser technologies, nonlinear optics, and biomedical applications. He actively participates in workshops and organizes events like GEMINOA Launch. His lab, the Institute of Photonics, drives advancements in photonics and laser engineering.

• Printed Electronics
• Photovoltaic (PV) Manufacturing
• Renewable Energy Solutions
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Dr. Sarah-Jane Potts is a Lecturer in Engineering Sustainability at Swansea University's Department of Mechanical Engineering. She holds a Chartered Engineer status (IMechE) and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Her research focuses on printed electronics, photovoltaic manufacturing, and sustainable renewable energy solutions with a circular economy approach. She previously served as a Technology Transfer Fellow at SPECIFIC IKC, advancing printed perovskite solar cell technology. Education: Engineering Doctorate (EngD) in 'Advanced Manufacture by Screen Printing' (2020), MEng in Product Design Engineering (2015), both from Swansea University. Professional roles include President of the South Wales Materials Association and Regional Education Officer for IMechE South Wales. She is an award-winning STEM Ambassador with over a decade of outreach experience, engaging thousands of young people in STEM. Her recent research emphasizes optimizing ink rheology for screen-printed carbon pastes, improving perovskite solar cell performance via infiltration studies, and developing green solvents for sustainable manufacturing processes. Key collaborations include SPECIFIC IKC and industry partnerships. She teaches modules like Engineering Mechanics, Data Analysis, and Digital Manufacturing, emphasizing hands-on fabrication of 3D printers and design projects.

• Underground Hydrogen Storage
• Wellbore Decommissioning
• CO2 Sequestration in Coal Seams
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Dr Alireza Salmachi is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Chemical Engineering at The University of Adelaide. He specializes in subsurface energy systems, with a focus on hydrogen storage, CO2 sequestration, and reservoir engineering. His research integrates geomechanical modeling, wellbore integrity, and innovative 3D printing techniques for porous media. Current projects include underground hydrogen storage in depleted reservoirs, repurposing decommissioned wellbores for energy storage, and CO2 sequestration in coal seams using micro-CT imaging. Research interests span: Hydrogen energy storage mechanisms and infrastructure Wellbore integrity and decommissioning strategies CO2 sequestration efficiency in coal seams Unconventional reservoir production analysis 3D-printed porous media design for energy applications His recent publications emphasize techno-economic assessments of hydrogen storage, geomechanical impacts of CO2 injection, and fractal-based porous media modeling. He actively supervises postgraduate research in these areas through collaborative industry partnerships.