Multidimensional Infrared Spectroscopy Professors and Supervisors

Michael FayerView profile

Professor

Stanford UniversityUnited States

Michael Fayer is the David Mulvane Ehrsam and Edward Curtis Franklin Professor of Chemistry at Stanford University. He earned his Ph.D. (1974) and B.S. (1969) in Chemistry from the University of California at Berkeley. His research group investigates molecular systems using ultrafast multidimensional infrared and nonlinear UV/Vis methods, focusing on mesoscopic structure's impact on properties of materials like ionic liquids, fuel cell membranes, and biological membranes. Research Interests : Ultrafast molecular dynamics, intermolecular interactions, nanoscopic confinement effects, and quantum theory applications in materials. Education : Ph.D. and B.S. in Chemistry from UC Berkeley. Fayer’s work spans physical chemistry, chemical physics, and materials science. He pioneered ultrafast 2D IR vibrational echo spectroscopy, enabling real-time observation of molecular structural evolution. His studies include water dynamics in confined environments, proton transfer in fuel cell membranes, and excitation transport in polymers. Awards : National Academy of Sciences, American Academy of Arts and Sciences, Peter Debye Award, Pittsburgh Spectroscopy Award, Ahmed Zewail Award, Arthur L. Schawlow Prize, Ellis R. Lippincott Award, E. Bright Wilson Award, Earl K. Plyler Prize.

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Kevin EliceiriView profile

Professor

University of Wisconsin-MadisonUnited States

Kevin Eliceiri is a Professor of Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he also serves as Director of the Center for Quantitative Cell Imaging. His primary affiliation is with the Department of Biomedical Engineering in the College of Engineering, with additional ties to the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery. Research Interests Development of optical imaging methods for cell signaling and cancer progression Software tools for multidimensional bioimage analysis (e.g., ImageJ/Fiji, PyImageJ, napari integration) Quantitative fluorescence lifetime imaging (FLIM) Label-free imaging techniques and polarization microscopy Tumor microenvironment characterization using collagen fiber analysis Machine learning in biomedical image processing Recent publications emphasize advancements in polychromatic polarization microscopy for pancreatic cancer diagnostics, collaborative bioimage analysis frameworks, and live tumor fragment platforms for immunotherapy assessment. His work bridges computational methods with clinical applications. Lab Affiliation Lead Investigator, Laboratory for Optical and Computational Instrumentation (LOCI) since 2000 Director, Center for Quantitative Cell Imaging

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Darius AbramavičiusView profile

Professor

Vilnius UniversityLithuania

Darius Abramavičius is a Professor at the Institute of Chemical Physics within Vilnius University's Physics Faculty. He serves as Vice-head of Vilnius University Senate and is an active member of both the University Senate and the Physics Faculty Council. His research focuses on theoretical aspects of quantum dynamics in molecular systems. Professor Abramavičius specializes in mathematical physics, statistical physics, quantum mechanics, and quantum relaxation theory. His research interests include molecular spectroscopy, excitons, paulions, 2DIR (two-dimensional infrared spectroscopy), 2DES (two-dimensional electronic spectroscopy), Redfield theory, and cumulant approach. His work bridges theoretical quantum mechanics with practical spectroscopic applications, particularly in understanding energy transfer processes in complex molecular systems. His publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on developing theoretical frameworks for understanding quantum phenomena in molecular aggregates. The trend across his work shows progression from foundational theoretical models to increasingly sophisticated applications of multidimensional spectroscopy techniques. His research has particular relevance for understanding photosynthetic systems and designing novel photonic materials. Lithuanian National Award (2016) Vilnius Rector Award for scientific achievements (2014) Professor Abramavičius has successfully supervised 2 PhD theses and currently mentors 2 additional PhD students. He has led multiple significant research projects including 'Evolution of optical excitations in heterogeneous molecular compounds' (2020-2022), 'Development of simulation approaches for coherent time resolved spectroscopy of photoactive molecular systems' (2015-2018), 'Nonequilibrium photoinduced dynamics in molecular aggregates' (2012-2014), and 'Modelling and Controlling of Exciton Quantum Dissipative Dynamics in Molecular Nanostructures' (2011-2015). His research group maintains active international collaborations, as evidenced by his numerous invited talks at institutions worldwide including Kansas State University, University of Michigan, and conferences across Europe. He teaches advanced courses in Non-equilibrium statistical physics, Nonlocal mathematical physics, and applications of thermodynamics, contributing significantly to graduate education in theoretical physics at Vilnius University. His research group forms a vibrant hub for theoretical studies of quantum dynamics in molecular systems, with strong connections to experimental groups working on spectroscopic characterization of molecular materials.

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Nils HuseView profile

Professor

University of HamburgGermany

Prof. Dr. Nils Huse is a full Professor of Physics and head of the Condensed Phase Dynamics Group at the Institute for Nanostructure and Solid State Physics, University of Hamburg, Germany. His group operates within the Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences and is located at the HARBOR building on the campus in Hamburg. Education : While explicit degrees are not listed, his title "Prof. Dr." indicates completion of doctoral and habilitation qualifications necessary for a German professorship. Research Focus : The Condensed Phase Dynamics Group investigates ultrafast transformations of matter in molecules, nanostructures, and solids. Core techniques include femtosecond X-ray absorption and emission spectroscopy exploiting core-level transitions for atomic-specific insight on femtosecond timescales. Complementary optical, infrared, and THz multidimensional spectroscopies are employed to probe transient states of matter and correlated quantum systems. Funding & Collaborations : The group is supported by the German Research Foundation through SFB 925 "Light induced dynamics and control of correlated quantum systems", the Cluster of Excellence "Hamburg Centre for Ultrafast Imaging", the International Max Planck Research School for Ultrafast Imaging & Structural Dynamics (IMPRS-UFAST), the PIER partnership between Universität Hamburg and DESY, and the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). Student Mentoring : Prof. Huse has supervised doctoral researchers including Antonia Freibert, who defended her PhD in June 2024 and continues as a postdoc in the group, and Jessica Harich, an active doctoral candidate who has received multiple poster prizes. Laboratory & Infrastructure : The group operates state-of-the-art femtosecond laser systems and end-stations at large-scale X-ray facilities such as synchrotrons and free-electron lasers, enabling cutting-edge pump-probe experiments from the optical to the hard X-ray regime.

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Nikos DoltsinisView profile

Professor

University of MünsterGermany

Prof. Dr. Nikos Doltsinis is a faculty member at the Institute of Solid State Theory, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, holding a W2 Professorship since 2011. His research focuses on computational chemistry and molecular dynamics simulations of quantum mechanical systems in condensed phases, bridging theoretical chemistry , materials science , and nanostructure analysis . He has led major DFG-funded projects on topics like "A very strong ligand field" (2018–present) and "Multidimensional photoresponsive architectures for solar cells" (2016–present). 2011–present: Professor (W2), Institute of Solid State Theory, WWU Münster 2009–2011: Senior Lecturer, Department of Physics, King's College London 2006: Habilitation in Theoretical Chemistry, Ruhr University Bochum 1995–1998: PhD in Theoretical Chemistry, University of Birmingham His work integrates high-precision quantum methods and classical force fields to model light-induced processes , metal-organic interfaces , and molecular electronics . Recent publications emphasize multiscale simulations for organometallic complexes in OLEDs and solar cells. Notable collaborations include teams at the Center for Multiscale Theory and Computation (CMTC) and Collaborative Research Centres 1459 ("Intelligent Matter") . Scientific awards include the Lehrpreis der Fachschaft Physik (2016). He has mentored PhD students like Christian Schwermann , who received the Infineon Promotionspreis (2022). His group contributes to DFG grants and participates in TRR 61 and SFB 858 consortia.

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Martin T. ZanniView profile

Professor

University of Wisconsin-MadisonUnited States

Martin T. Zanni is the V. W. Meloche-Bascom Professor of Chemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, College of Letters & Science. His research focuses on biophysics, energy sciences, and ultrafast spectroscopy, particularly using 2D IR spectroscopy to study potassium ion channels, protein folding, and carbon nanotube energy transfer. He has developed advanced spectroscopic technologies and biochemical adaptation methods like expressed protein ligation. B.S., B.A. (University of Rochester, 1994) Ph.D. (University of California, Berkeley, 1999) Research Interests: The Zanni Group specializes in 2D IR spectroscopy to investigate structural dynamics in challenging systems, including Protein aggregation in type 2 diabetes Carbon nanotube energy transfer Solar cell charge transfer Membrane-bound protein structures Ion channel selectivity filters Ultrafast multidimensional spectroscopies Biosynthesis and isotopic labeling Scientific Awards: Recipient of the 2025 US National Academy of Sciences election 2023 ACS tribute for physical chemistry 2022 ACS Young Investigator Award NSF fellowships for advisees Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellowship for collaborations Advising and Grants: Mentored numerous Ph.D. students including Drs. Matt Ryan, Tommaso Bianconi, and Minjung Son. Research funded by NIH (R01GM135936) and NSF (OIA-2229651). Collaborates extensively with theorists, organic chemists, and materials scientists.

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Juliet GopinathView profile

Professor

University of ColoradoUnited States

Juliet Gopinath is a Professor at the University of Colorado Boulder, holding the Alfred T. and Betty E. Look Endowed Professorship. She is affiliated with the Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering Department and the Physics Department. Her research focuses on ultrafast lasers, mid-infrared sources, spectroscopy, microfluidics, and the orbital angular momentum of light. Applications span sensors, communications, medical imaging, environmental monitoring, and quantum technologies. She leads an interdisciplinary lab with active projects in adaptive optics, quantum metrology, and novel optical materials. Her work includes developing electrowetting-based tunable lenses, chalcogenide microresonators, and STED microscopy systems. Recent grants include a National Quantum Virtual Lab (NQVL) initiative for quantum-secured communications. She collaborates on fiber sensing, Raman spectroscopy for membrane fouling detection, and miniature microscopes for neuroscience. Despite no explicit mention of awards, her contributions to optical engineering are widely recognized through publications and funded projects. Research opportunities are available for students interested in photonics, quantum engineering, and biomedical imaging. Her lab emphasizes innovation at the intersection of optics, materials science, and quantum technologies.

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Megan ThielgesView profile

Associate Professor

Indiana University BloomingtonUnited States

Megan Thielges is an Associate Professor at Indiana University Bloomington's Department of Chemistry, where she has been a faculty member since 2012. Her research combines infrared spectroscopy with chemical and biological techniques to study protein dynamics and molecular recognition. B.S. (summa cum laude) from Arizona State University (2003) Ph.D. in Biophysics at The Scripps Research Institute under Floyd E. Romesberg (2009) NIH-funded postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford University with Michael D. Fayer Her lab (Thielges Group) specializes in site-selective protein labeling and multidimensional infrared spectroscopy to investigate residue-specific structural dynamics, their functional contributions, and evolutionary roles. Key focus areas include electron transfer proteins, cytochrome P450s, and Src homology 3 domains. Contact: Office Chem A112, Phone (812) 856-1909

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Isabelle BaraffeView profile

Professor

École Normale Supérieure de LyonFrance

Isabelle Baraffe is a Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Exeter (UK) since 2010, on secondment from her previous role as Professor at the Centre de Recherche Astrophysique de Lyon (CRAL) in France. She holds a PhD from the University of Paris VII and University of Göttingen. Her research focuses on stellar and planetary physics, exoplanets, and brown dwarfs, with groundbreaking contributions to evolutionary models of substellar objects. She has led the Astrophysics Group at Exeter (2010–2020) and secured two Advanced ERC grants (2012, 2018) and multiple STFC grants. Her work includes developing MUltidimensional Stellar Implicit Code (MUSIC) for 3D stellar modeling and the ATMO 2020 atmosphere models for cool stars and exoplanets. Key achievements involve explaining brown dwarf observational properties, predicting exoplanet evolution, and advancing accretion physics for low-mass stars. She serves on committees including the European Southern Observatory (ESO) Science Advisory Committee and the Max-Planck Institute for Astrophysics Scientific Board. Awards: 2024 Fred Hoyle Medal, 2023 Lodewijk Woltjer Lecture, 2020 Viktor Ambartsumian Prize Grants: Two ERC Advanced Grants, STFC grants (2012, 2018, 2024) Labs/Teams: Leading the Exeter Astrophysics Group; involved in international collaborations like MUSIC and ATMO projects

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Minjung SonView profile

Assistant Professor

Boston UniversityUnited States

Minjung Son is an Assistant Professor in Chemistry and Materials Science & Engineering at Boston University. Her research focuses on photophysical mechanisms in molecular and biological systems using ultrafast spectroscopy. She investigates energy/charge flow dynamics and develops novel nanomaterials including exciton-polaritons. Education: B.S. Chemistry (magna cum laude), Yonsei University, 2013 M.S. Chemistry, Yonsei University, 2015 Ph.D. Chemistry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2020 Her research combines ultrafast optical spectroscopy with nanomaterial development to study photophysical processes relevant to energy production. Current work explores polariton-mediated energy transfer, photosynthetic light-harvesting mechanisms, and voltage-dependent spectroscopic techniques for interfacial studies. Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on ultrafast spectroscopy of exciton-polariton systems and photosynthetic complexes, with advancing methodological approaches in 2D spectroscopy techniques applied to carbon nanomaterials and biological systems.

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Shaul MukamelView profile

Professor

Albert Ludwig University of FreiburgGermany

Shaul Mukamel is the Chancellor Professor of Chemistry at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), with affiliations at the Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies (FRIAS) in Germany. He holds a Ph.D. from Tel Aviv University (1976) and has held faculty positions at Rice University, the Weizmann Institute, and the University of Rochester. His research focuses on developing computational techniques for ultrafast laser spectroscopy, probing electronic and vibrational dynamics in molecules, and applying these to biophysical systems like protein folding, photosynthetic complexes, and semiconductor nanostructures. He is a recipient of prestigious awards including the Sloan, Dreyfus, Guggenheim, and Alexander von Humboldt Fellowships, and is a Fellow of the American Physical Society and Optical Society of America. Research Interests: His work spans nonlinear optical spectroscopy, attosecond X-ray techniques, quantum coherence in photosynthetic systems, and entangled photon-based spectroscopy. He has pioneered methods for analyzing multidimensional optical signals and simulating energy transfer pathways in biological complexes. Grants & Funding: Supported by NIH, NSF, DOE, and Petroleum Research Fund grants for studies on molecular relaxation, nonlinear optical phenomena, and single-molecule spectroscopy. Awards: OSA Lippincott Award (2015), APS Plyler Prize (2008), and numerous fellowships. His textbook Principles of Nonlinear Optical Spectroscopy (Oxford, 1995) is a seminal reference in the field.

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Andreas BarthView profile

Professor

Stockholm UniversitySweden

Andreas Barth is a Professor of Biophysics at Stockholm University 's Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics. His research group integrates Experimental biophysics Computational modeling Advanced spectroscopic techniques to investigate fundamental biological processes.

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