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Kurt Johansson is a Full Professor of Mathematics at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden. His academic journey includes roles as Associate Professor at KTH (1993-2001) and Uppsala University (1988-1993), alongside research funded by the Swedish Natural Science Research Council (1998-2003). His primary affiliations are within the Department of Probability, Mathematical Physics & Statistics at KTH, where he also coordinates courses on Differential Equations and Fourier Analysis. Education: BSc in Physics (1982) and PhD in Mathematics (1988), both from Uppsala University. Research interests focus on Probability Theory , Mathematical Physics , and Random Matrix Theory , with contributions to stochastic models, determinantal processes, and universality in statistical mechanics. Key Awards: Wallenberg Prize (1995), Rollo Davidson Prize (2000), Göran Gustafsson Prize (2002), Fellow of the American Mathematical Society (2012), and multiple Wallenberg Scholar grants (2011-2023). Grants: Major funding from the Swedish Research Council (VR), K&A Wallenberg Foundation, and others. His research group explores Random Matrices, Stochastic Models, and Analysis , with notable work on the Arctic Circle Theorem and KPZ universality class. Recent publications analyze Brownian directed percolation and domino tilings of the Aztec diamond, reflecting his focus on interdisciplinary applications of probability and mathematical physics.

• Probability Theory
• Mathematical Physics
• Random Matrix Theory

Massimiliano Di Ventra is a Professor of Physics at the University of California, San Diego, holding this position since 2006 after serving as Associate Professor (2004-2006) and moving from Virginia Tech where he was Assistant Professor (2000-2002) and Associate Professor (2003). His academic journey includes research roles at IBM T.J. Watson Research Center and Vanderbilt University. Education: Undergraduate degree in Physics, summa cum laude, University of Trieste, Italy (1991) PhD in Physics, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Lausanne (1993-1997) Di Ventra's research bridges theoretical physics with practical applications, focusing on quantum transport in nanoscale systems, non-equilibrium statistical mechanics, and DNA sequencing/polymer dynamics in nanopores. His pioneering work on memory effects in nanostructures has driven innovations in unconventional computing and biophysics, resulting in over 300 refereed publications and significant commercial impact through memcomputing technologies. His scientific awards include: Senior member, National Academy of Inventors (2025) Humboldt Research Award (2024) Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science (2022) IEEE Nanotechnology Council Distinguished Lecturer (2022) Fellow, IEEE (2022) George W. and Carol A. Lattimer Research Fellow (2021) Member of Academia Europaea (2020) Feynman Prize for Theory in Nanotechnology (2020) APS Outstanding Referee (2019) Highly Cited Researcher (2018) Di Ventra has secured major research funding including an NSF CAREER Award and Ralph E. Powe Award, holds 11 granted patents, and co-founded MemComputing, Inc. His mentorship extends to numerous graduate students and postdoctoral researchers within his active research group at UCSD. He maintains a globally recognized research presence through visiting professorships at institutions including École Normale Supérieure of Paris (2024), Technion (2017), and Technical University of Dresden (2015), and has delivered over 350 invited talks including 20 plenary/keynote presentations worldwide.

• Quantum transport
• Non-equilibrium statistical mechanics
• DNA sequencing
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Ulrich Berger is a Professor of Economics at the Department of Economics of WU Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU Vienna). He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the journal Games and is actively involved in promoting science through the Vienna Skeptics Society. His research focuses on game theory, including non-cooperative, evolutionary, behavioral, and experimental variants. He has been recognized with multiple awards, including the WU Best Paper Award and an Outstanding Reviewer Award. His work explores dynamics of cooperation, reputation systems, and strategic behavior in economic contexts. Key research areas include evolutionary stability in reputation games, indirect reciprocity, and cognitive hierarchies in strategic interactions. His publications span peer-reviewed journals like PLoS ONE and Scientific Reports , as well as popular science articles in outlets like derStandard.at . Berger has led research projects on topics such as cognitive hierarchies in minimizer games and has contributed to policy discussions on access pricing in telecommunications. His academic contributions reflect a blend of theoretical rigor and practical engagement, with recent work emphasizing evolutionary mechanisms of deterrence and experimental validation of equilibrium concepts.

• Game Theory
• Behavioral Economics
• Evolutionary Game Theory
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Dr. Quirin Thomas Simon Vogel is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Statistics, University of Klagenfurt. He previously held postdoctoral positions at the Technical University of Munich, New York University Shanghai, and served as an Interim Professor at Ludwig-Maximilians University of Munich. His research bridges probability theory with statistical mechanics and algorithmic applications. Current role: Senior Lecturer (2025) Previous roles: Postdoc (TUM, NYU Shanghai), Interim Professor (LMU Munich) His research focuses on: Random walks and their geometric/stochastic properties Randomized algorithms with applications in statistical models Quantum-inspired probabilistic systems (e.g. interacting bosonic loop soups) Large deviation theory for complex systems Percolation and phase transitions in particle models The articles reflect trends in probability theory, mathematical physics, and algorithmic applications. Key topics include high-dimensional percolation, Bose gas models, neural network theory, and stochastic geometry. The work combines rigorous mathematical analysis with interdisciplinary applications in physics and computer science. Scientific awards and functions cannot be determined from the provided data, as they describe other researchers. The department's research activities include projects on statistical learning, quantum models, and algorithmic probability, though Vogel's direct involvement in these specific funded projects isn't explicitly stated.

• Probability Theory
• Statistical Mechanics
• Random Walks
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Vikram Deshpande is a Professor in the Department of Engineering at the University of Cambridge, UK, where he has been employed since 2010. He also maintains significant international connections, having served as a Visiting Professor at the Technical University of Eindhoven (2009-2017) and previously holding positions at the University of California, Santa Barbara and Brown University. His research spans multiple disciplines within solid mechanics and materials science, focusing on fundamental mechanisms that govern material behavior across different scales. His research interests encompass Mechanobiology , where he explores cellular organization mechanisms; Solid mechanics with applications to impact and failure; Data-driven mechanics approaches; Microarchitectured solids including mechanical metamaterials; Fluid-structure interaction in impact scenarios; Chemo-mechanics of battery materials; and Dislocation mechanics for understanding material deformation. His work uniquely bridges fundamental physics with practical engineering applications, particularly in developing materials with tailored mechanical properties. The analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on mechanical metamaterials, cellular mechanics, and electro-chemo-mechanical phenomena in energy storage systems. His research demonstrates a consistent pattern of addressing fundamental scientific questions while maintaining strong connections to practical engineering applications, particularly in materials design, protective systems, and energy technologies. His publications frequently combine experimental approaches with sophisticated modeling techniques across multiple scales. 2024 Zdeněk P. Bažant Medal for Failure and Damage Prevention 2023 Fellow, Royal Academy of Engineering and International Member US National Academy of Engineering 2022 Warner T. Koiter Medal and William Prager Medal 2022 European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grant 2021 Gili Agostinelli Prize and IIT Bombay Distinguished Alumnus Award 2020 Fellow, Royal Society of London and Rodney Hill Prize Professor Deshpande has served on numerous editorial boards including the Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids (current Associate Editor), Modelling and Simulation in Materials Science and Engineering, and Proceedings of the Royal Society A. He chairs the Royal Society Sectional Committee 4 and serves on the Advisory Board of the European Mechanics Society EUROMECH. His leadership extends to directing the International Conference on Fracture and chairing the EUROMECH Mechanics of Materials Conference committee. His research group at Cambridge, accessible through cambridgesolidmechanics.co.uk, focuses on developing fundamental understanding of material behavior to enable the design of next-generation engineering materials.

• Mechanobiology
• Solid mechanics
• Data-driven mechanics
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Dr. Andreas Zöttl is a physicist affiliated with the University of Vienna , currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Computational and Soft Matter Physics department. His research focuses on computational modeling of active matter, microswimmers, and polymer dynamics, with applications in biophysics and soft materials. He teaches courses such as Computational Statistical Mechanics and Biological Physics , emphasizing theoretical and computational methods. His recent work explores reinforcement learning in microswimmer locomotion, chiral particle dynamics, and polymer behavior under shear flow. Research keywords include Machine Learning , Fluid Dynamics , and Soft Matter Physics . Themes span hydrodynamic interactions , active colloids , mesoscale simulations , and non-equilibrium systems . Contact: andreas.zoettl@univie.ac.at

• Computational Physics
• Soft Matter Physics
• Biophysics
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Edouard Hannezo is a Professor at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) since 2022, focusing on the application of theoretical physics to elucidate design principles of self-organization in biological systems. His research spans multiple scales, from cytoskeletal dynamics to tissue architecture, with key collaborations in developmental and cell biology. The Hannezo Group integrates solid/fluid mechanics, statistical physics, and soft materials engineering to address fundamental questions in morphogenesis. Current Research: Investigates stochastic branching in mammalian organs, active fluids in cytoskeletal organization, and fate selection during development. Key Contributions: Developed biophysical frameworks for intestinal organoid morphogenesis, branching morphogenesis, and mechanochemical feedback loops. Scientific Awards: EMBO Young Investigator Award (2019) ERC Starting Grant (2019) Wellcome Trust Fellowship (2015) Bettencourt-Schuller Young Researcher Prize (2014) Team: Leads a multidisciplinary team including PhD students (Zuzana Dunajova, Andreas Ehrmann, Kasumi Kishi) and postdocs (Oliver Drozdowski, Yuting Li), with technical support from image analyst Suyash Naik.

• Biophysics
• Theoretical Physics
• Developmental Biology
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Martin Ostoja-Starzewski , Ph.D. (McGill), is a Professor of Mechanical Science & Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign , with affiliate appointments at the Beckman Institute and National Center for Supercomputing Applications . His research spans continuum mechanics , stochastic wave propagation , and fractal media , focusing on scaling laws and the statistical-to-representative volume element transition. 2006–Present: Professor, UIUC 2001–2005: Canada Research Chair, McGill University 2023: Rothschild Distinguished Visiting Fellow, University of Cambridge 2022: Member, European Academy of Sciences and Arts 2024: Academia Europaea Foreign Member His work pioneered continuum mechanics with spontaneous second law violations and tensor random fields for stochastic PDEs. He authored four foundational books, including Tensor-Valued Random Fields for Continuum Physics (2019), and edited 16 special issues. Recent 2025–2023 articles explore odd elasticity , fractal thermodynamics , and stochastic wavefronts , bridging non-equilibrium thermodynamics to granular Couette systems . Scientific accolades include the Worcester Reed Warner Medal (2018) and ASME , AAM , SES fellowships. As part-time faculty at Beckman Institute (2008–Present), he integrates bioimaging with mechanics across electrosurgery and traumatic brain injury modeling.

• Continuum Mechanics
• Stochastic Mechanics
• Fractal Media
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Zhang Yi-Cheng is a Full Professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, since 1992. His academic career includes visiting professorships at Nordita (Denmark) and INFN (Italy), and postdoctoral research at Brookhaven National Lab (USA). He specializes in interdisciplinary fields such as Econophysics , Statistical physics , and Complex network sciences , focusing on applications in financial markets, social systems, and global trade networks. His research explores topics like market dynamics, network structures, and algorithmic ranking systems. Notable awards include the 2011 Honorary Director of the Complexity Sciences Research Center and recognition as a 2011 Chinese '1000 Talents' awardee . His work bridges physics-based methodologies with socio-economic systems, addressing challenges in information-driven economies and networked societies. Zhang has contributed to influential studies on ranking algorithms, percolation theory in networks, and the interplay between economic complexity and trade. His interdisciplinary approach has led to advancements in understanding systemic risks, market inefficiencies, and the role of information in shaping global economic interactions.

• Econophysics
• Information economics
• Statistical physics
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Univ.-Prof. Christos N. Likos is a world-leading researcher at the University of Vienna , holding the chair in Multiscale Computational Physics since 2010. Affiliated with the Faculty of Physics and directing the Computational and Soft Matter Physics group, he bridges scales from microscopic to macroscopic in soft matter systems. Education: Dipl.-Ing. in Electrical Engineering (NTUA Athens), M.Sc. & Ph.D. in Physics (Cornell University) Honors: Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (2013), University of Vienna Teaching Award (2025), Outstanding Referee Award (2009) His research in Soft Condensed Matter focuses on polymers, colloids, and biomolecular systems through coarse-graining , density functional theory , and Monte Carlo simulations . Key collaborations include institutions in Rome, Heraklion, San Sebastian, and Princeton. His work reveals principles of self-organization, non-equilibrium phenomena, and responsive material design with applications in cosmetics, nanotechnology, and biophysics. Recent publications highlight active matter , topological polymers , and electric field-responsive microgels . The group trains 18 current students (Ph.D., M.Sc., B.Sc.) and maintains partnerships with experimental teams across Europe. As Associate Editor of Soft Matter and member of Journal of Colloid and Interface Science Open editorial board, he shapes scientific discourse in his field. Teaching excellence is a hallmark, with courses on Advanced Statistical Physics and Soft Matter Principles . His group website details ongoing projects, while lab facilities in Vienna's Kolingasse campus enable interdisciplinary research.

• Soft Matter Physics
• Theoretical Physics
• Computational Physics
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Prof. Dr. Thomas Franosch is a Full Professor of Theoretical Physics at the Universität Innsbruck, Department of Theoretical Physics. His research focuses on transport phenomena in complex systems, including crowded and disordered media, active matter, non-equilibrium systems, and the glass transition. He leads the Bio and Nano Physics research group and has held academic positions at institutions such as Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg and Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München. His career includes a PhD from TU München (1996) and postdoctoral research at Harvard University (1998-2000). He has contributed extensively to understanding dynamics in confined colloidal systems, mode-coupling theories for glass transitions, and active particle dynamics. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with applications in soft matter and biophysics. Research interests emphasize time-dependent nonlinear response, anomalous transport, and the interplay between geometry and dynamics in confined environments. Recent publications explore light-induced caging effects in colloids, Anderson localization in fluctuating media, and stochastic dynamics of active particles. Publications span over two decades, with a focus on theoretical models explaining complex fluid behavior. Notable contributions include studies on confined hard-sphere fluids, Lorentz gas models, and active matter systems. His work frequently employs advanced simulation techniques and mode-coupling theory to analyze non-equilibrium phenomena.

• Transport in crowded and disordered media
• Time-dependent nonlinear response
• Active and non-equilibrium systems
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Andreas Nunnenkamp is an Associate Professor at the University of Vienna, affiliated with the Department of Quantum Optics, Quantum Nanophysics, and Quantum Information. His research spans quantum optomechanics, topological materials, and non-Hermitian systems, with a focus on driven-dissipative dynamics and synthetic quantum states. Research Interests: Quantum information processing in engineered systems Topological phases and nonreciprocal transport Optomechanical quantum state stabilization Prethermal phases and time crystals Disorder effects in quantum many-body systems Publication Trends: Recent work explores non-Hermitian topology (2021-2023), quantum synchronization (2014-2017), and foundational optomechanics (2010-2013). Key themes include directional amplification, Majorana modes, and Floquet dynamics. Teaching Activities: Lab-Course: Theoretical Physics Specialization Lectures Bachelor's Seminar Quantum many-body systems courses

• Quantum Optomechanics
• Quantum Information
• Condensed Matter Physics
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David Ruelle is an internationally renowned physicist and mathematician currently serving as Honorary Professor at the Institut des Hautes Études Scientifiques (IHES) in France. Elected to the Academy of Europe in 1993, his work spans multiple disciplines within theoretical physics and mathematics. His academic career includes a professorship at IHES from 1964 to 2000 and visiting positions at prestigious institutions like the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton and ETH Zurich. Research Focus : Mathematical physics, with foundational contributions to axiomatic quantum field theory, equilibrium and non-equilibrium statistical mechanics, and the study of chaotic dynamical systems. Current Research : Investigates differentiable dynamical systems and non-equilibrium statistical mechanics, maintaining his status as a leading figure in theoretical physics. Scientific Recognition : Henri Poincaré Prize (2006) Matteucci Medal (2004) Boltzmann Medal (1986) Dannie Heineman Prize (1985) Prix Albert Ier de Monaco (1979) Boris Pregel Award (1974)

• Mathematical Physics
• Axiomatic Quantum Field Theory
• Equilibrium Statistical Mechanics
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Francesco Becattini is a Professor at the University of Florence since 1999. He leads major research initiatives, including the INFN project FI31 (2002-2005) and RM31 (2008-present), coordinating over 35 physicists nationally. His work focuses on relativistic statistical mechanics, hydrodynamics, and heavy ion collisions, with contributions to understanding particle production and quantum features of relativistic systems. Education includes a Ph.D. studentship at CERN (1993-1995) and postdoctoral research at INFN (1996-1999). He held visiting roles at institutions like FIAS (2013), MIT (2008-2009), and Bielefeld University (1997). His research bridges high-energy physics and cosmology, notably in spin-polarization studies and quantum hydrodynamics. Awards include leading a nationally recognized research project that supported an ERC Starting Grant for collaborator Vincenzo Greco. He is actively involved in EU networks and has authored highly cited works, including a review in Landolt-Boernstein. His contributions include over 300 publications with an h-index of 44.

• Relativistic Statistical Mechanics
• Relativistic Hydrodynamics
• High Energy Nuclear Physics
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Signe Kjelstrup is a Full Professor at the Department of Chemistry, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), and holds a part-time professorship at TU Delft. She has held visiting positions at the University of Barcelona, University of Kyoto, University of Leiden, and Medical College of Ohio. Her career includes roles as Assistant Professor at the University of Rochester and NTNU. Her research focuses on non-equilibrium thermodynamics , energy optimization , and transport phenomena . Key areas include: Heat and mass transfer in biological, chemical, and energy systems Molecular dynamics simulations of ion pumps and membrane transport Thermodynamic efficiency in industrial processes and renewable energy Interfacial phenomena and phase equilibria Recent publications (2011-2012) emphasize molecular-scale thermodynamics , with applications in hydrogen purification, clathrate hydrates for energy storage, and biological ion pumps. Work frequently combines theoretical modeling with molecular simulations to analyze energy conversion and transport. Awards and honors: Nansen Foundation Award (1980) Honorary professorships in China, Japan, and Spain Major grants from Research Council of Norway Memberships in Norwegian Academy of Technology, Royal Norwegian Society of Science, and Norwegian Academy of Sciences She leads research on non-equilibrium thermodynamics at NTNU and collaborates internationally on projects involving sustainable energy and membrane technology.

• Non-equilibrium Thermodynamics
• Energy Optimization
• Transport Theory
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