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Dominique MULLERView profile

Researcher

• Ion Beam Engineering
• Nanomaterials
• 2D Materials
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Dominique MULLER is a CNRS Researcher at the University of Strasbourg, affiliated with the ICube laboratory and the MATISEN team. He leads the ICube platform managing a clean room, glove boxes, and an ion beam facility, specializing in material processing and nanotechnology. Research Focus: Ion-beam interactions with matter, nanostructure engineering, quantum technologies, and radiobiology. Applications: Electronic/optoelectronic components, photovoltaics, biomaterials, and 2D materials. Collaborations & Projects: Led projects like BeNEFIT (2018-2019) for Si exfoliation in photovoltaics, ANR MONODIAM-HE (2013-2017) for diamond layer exfoliation, and ANR HABISOL (2011-2013) for solar cell processes. Active in quantum spin control via ion irradiation. Teaching: Course on nuclear analysis methods at IUT Louis Pasteur. Administrative Roles: Member of IBAF committee, RANGE network, HiFunMat platforms, and ICube lab leadership. Professional Career: Since 1991, CNRS Research Engineer at ICube; prior roles at IPCMS and CEA-Saclay. PhD in Materials Physics (1989).

Vladimir DyakonovView profile

Professor

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Quantum Materials
• Spintronics
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Prof. Vladimir Dyakonov is a Professor and Head of the Chair of Experimental Physics VI (Energy Research) at the University of Würzburg. His research focuses on quantum materials, spintronics, and photovoltaic technologies, with particular emphasis on perovskites, silicon carbide defects, and organic solar cells. He leads the Dyakonov Group, advancing studies in energy materials, optoelectronics, and quantum sensing. Key contributions include work on charge-carrier dynamics, spin defect engineering, and long-term data storage in SiC. His research is funded by institutional grants and collaborations, reflecting his role as a leading experimental physicist in energy and materials research. Recent publications highlight innovations in perovskite stability, spin-based quantum technologies, and advanced photovoltaic materials. His interdisciplinary approach bridges physics, chemistry, and engineering, addressing challenges in renewable energy and quantum information systems. Collaborations and academic activities include supervision of PhD/master’s students, teaching in experimental physics modules, and leadership in international research networks.

Paola VivoView profile

Professor

• Photovoltaics
• Materials Science
• Nanotechnology
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Paola Vivo is a Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Environmental Engineering at Tampere University. Her research focuses on advanced materials for photovoltaics, particularly perovskite-inspired semiconductors and their applications in solar energy systems. She leads projects addressing material stability, environmental impact, and optoelectronic performance in low-toxicity photovoltaic materials. Her work emphasizes perovskite solar cells, halide vacancy engineering, and eco-friendly alternatives to traditional photovoltaic materials. Key contributions include developing stable hole-transport materials, optimizing charge transport in bismuth-based systems, and assessing sustainability of materials for indoor/outdoor photovoltaic applications. Dr. Vivo has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles and contributed to datasets like the 3D-printed cell holder for materials testing. She actively reviews for top journals such as Nature , Advanced Materials , and Journal of the American Chemical Society . Her research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to affordable clean energy and responsible consumption. Education: Doctor of Science (Technology) in Biotechnology (Tampere University, 2010).

Tymish OhulchanskyyView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Biomedical Engineering
• Nanomaterials
• Biophotonics
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Tymish Ohulchanskyy is an Adjunct Research Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University at Buffalo, and a Distinguished Professor at the College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University. His research focuses on biophotonics, nanomaterials, and their biomedical applications, particularly in photodynamic therapy, nanotheranostics, and optical imaging. Research Interests : Photophysics of organic/inorganic materials for photonics and biophotonics Photoactive nanomaterials for biomedical applications Nanotheranostics (diagnosis and therapy integration) His work emphasizes nanoparticle design for targeted drug delivery , light-mediated therapies , and advanced optical imaging techniques . Recent studies explore synergistic therapies using magnetoplasmonic platforms and thermoresponsive nanoparticles. Awards : Distinguished Professor, College of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering, Shenzhen University Advising & Grants : No formal student advisees listed, though his research teams likely involve graduate students. Grants focus on nanomedicine and biomedical engineering. Labs/Teams : His research group develops light-responsive nanomaterials and biocompatible theranostic systems , collaborating across engineering, physics, and medical disciplines.

• Active Nematics
• Fluid Dynamics
• Microbial Motion
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Kevin Mitchell is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of California Merced. His research focuses on the dynamics of active nematics, fluid mechanics, and the behavior of microswimmers in complex flows. He employs methods from nonlinear dynamics, topological analysis, and computational modeling to study systems ranging from biological soft corals to chaotic fluid systems. Key research areas include: Active matter and nematic fluids Chaotic advection and transport barriers Swimmer dynamics in laminar and vortex flows Interdisciplinary applications in biophysics and marine biology His recent work explores optimal mixing mechanisms in confined active systems, topological entropy in three-dimensional flows, and the interplay between noise and deterministic motion in microbial swarming. Notable contributions include studies on pulsating soft corals, fractal dynamics in BECs, and the development of ensemble-based entropy calculation methods for fluid systems. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. His research has been supported by collaborations in experimental biophysics and computational fluid dynamics, with a focus on real-world applications in marine ecology and material science.

Yongtao QuView profile

Associate Professor

• Photovoltaics
• Renewable Energy Materials
• Thin Film Solar Cells
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Dr. Yongtao Qu is an Associate Professor in Physics at Northumbria University, affiliated with the Department of Mathematics, Physics and Electrical Engineering. He specializes in developing light-absorbing materials and structures for renewable energy applications, particularly in thin film photovoltaics. His research focuses on eco-design, nanoparticle inks, and advanced fabrication techniques like photonic lift-off. He leads high-impact projects, including a £247k British Council-Newton Fund initiative (2021–2023) and a €2.67M Horizon Europe MSCA Doctoral Network (OWIN6G). Dr. Qu is the Centre Manager of the EPSRC-funded ReNU CDT, achieving IOP/RSC accreditation in 2022 and training students for Registered Scientist (RSci) status. His teaching includes Advanced Photovoltaics and Semiconductor Physics, recognized by a HEA Fellowship (Distinction in PGCAP). Research Interests: Photovoltaic materials, eco-friendly energy systems, fullerene-based nanotubes, and carbon-rich layer analysis in solar cells. Grants/Awards: Royal Society-Newton Fellowship (£135k), MSCA Doctoral Network (€2.67M), HEA Fellowship. Labs/Teams: Northumbria Photovoltaic Group and ReNU CDT.

Eleftherios IliopoulosView profile

Associate Professor

• Epitaxial Growth
• Semiconductor Materials
• III-Nitride Alloys
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Eleftherios Iliopoulos is an Associate Professor at the Department of Physics, University of Crete, and a contracted associate researcher at the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (IHE-FORTH). His career began with a B.A. in Physics from the University of Athens (1994) and a PhD from Boston University (2002), focusing on epitaxial growth of semiconductor alloys. He joined the University of Crete as a visiting assistant professor in 2005 and became an Associate Professor in 2017. His research centers on III-Nitride semiconductors (AlN, GaN, InN), their heterostructures, and nanostructures. Key interests include epitaxial growth kinetics, material properties, and applications in electronics, optoelectronics, and quantum devices. Collaborations with industry include EADS, Aixtron, and Lockheed-Martin, focusing on III-N-based devices. His work spans over 50 publications since 2000, emphasizing semiconductor growth dynamics, optical properties, and device engineering. Notable contributions include studies on InGaN alloy composition effects, GaN-based sensors, and quantum dot memory applications. He has co-authored articles on topics like polarization-engineered solar cells and strain relaxation in semiconductor epilayers. He participates in research centers like the Institute of Theoretical and Computational Physics and the Cretan Center for Theoretical Physics. His labs focus on nanomaterials, quantum structures, and hybrid optoelectronics.

Cheng LiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Microbial Electrochemistry
• Environmental Biotechnology
• Bioenergy
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Cheng Li is an Assistant Professor at Oregon State University, affiliated with the College of Agricultural Sciences and College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences. He holds joint appointments in the Department of Biological & Ecological Engineering and the Department of Food Science and Technology. His research focuses on microbial electrochemistry, cable bacteria, and sustainable environmental technologies. Education: Ph.D., Biological & Ecological Engineering, Oregon State University, 2017 M.S., College of Agriculture, McNeese State University, 2010 B.S., College of Life Science, South China Agricultural University, 2006 Research Interests: Dr. Li’s work explores microbial electron transfer mechanisms, biofilm conductivity, and applications of microbial electrochemical systems in bioremediation and renewable energy. His lab, ElectroBiotech Lab , develops innovative technologies for environmental sustainability and resource recovery. Professional Contributions: He serves on editorial boards for Frontiers in Microbiology and Sustainability , and is active in organizations like the American Society for Microbiology and the Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors. Grants & Mentorship: Li has mentored undergraduate and postdoctoral researchers, including roles in the ASM Future Leaders Mentorship Fellowship and the Oregon State University Postdoc Association. Labs/Teams: His lab integrates microbiology, electrochemistry, and environmental engineering to address global challenges in pollution control and energy production.

• Smart Systems
• Rapid Prototype Manufacturing
• Control Systems
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Prasad Yarlagadda is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Mechanical, Medical & Process Engineering at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) . He leads the Smart Systems Research group and has held roles such as Director of Smart Systems Research and Professor. His research focuses on Smart Systems, Rapid Prototyping, Medical Implants, and Advanced Manufacturing . Education: PhD (Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay), ME (Bharathiar University), BTech (Nagarjuna University). He is a Fellow of multiple institutions including the Institution of Engineers (Australia & India) and the World Academy of Manufacturing and Materials Engineering. Research Interests: His work spans Rapid Prototype Manufacturing , Control Systems for Welding , Biomedical Applications of Titanium , and Solar Energy Systems . His team explores innovations like antibacterial nanostructured surfaces for implants and microwave energy in manufacturing. Publications: His recent work includes advancements in 3D printing biomedical materials, hospital capacity optimization, and modular bone scaffold designs. Key themes include biomedical engineering, materials science, and operational efficiency in healthcare. Awards: Recipient of the 2007 Fryderyk Staub Golden Owl Award (Poland), 2004 Global Research Award, and multiple QUT awards for research and teaching innovation. Grants & Projects: Secured over $3M in funding for projects like solar energy concentrators, rapid tooling techniques, and airport productivity analytics. Collaborates with global institutions such as Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology and Korean Institute of Industrial Technology. Labs & Teams: Leads interdisciplinary research groups in additive manufacturing, biomaterials, and smart systems. His teams address challenges in healthcare, aerospace, and sustainable manufacturing.

Annalise MaughanView profile

Assistant Professor

• Solid-State Materials
• Renewable Energy
• Perovskite Semiconductors
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Annalise Maughan is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at the Colorado School of Mines. Her research focuses on developing structure-dynamics-property relationships in functional solid-state materials for renewable energy applications, particularly in perovskite semiconductors and solid-state electrolytes. She emphasizes crystal-chemical control through targeted synthesis and interdisciplinary approaches combining chemistry, physics, and materials engineering. Education: B.S. from Northern Arizona University; Ph.D. from Colorado State University; Postdoctoral Fellow at National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Research interests include solid-state synthesis, X-ray/neutron scattering, and materials property measurements. Her group collaborates with NREL and uses advanced facilities for scattering experiments. Recent work explores ion transport mechanisms in cyanide-based electrolytes and 2D perovskite compositions. Publications emphasize energy storage innovations and structural dynamics in materials. Advising focuses on training students in synthesis and advanced characterization techniques.

William Gerard Hubert VandenbergheView profile

Associate Professor

• Theoretical and Computational Nanoelectronics
• Quantum Transport
• Semiclassical Transport
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William Gerard Hubert Vandenberghe is an Associate Professor at the University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) since 2021. He holds affiliations in the Materials Science & Engineering Department, the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and the Department of Physics within the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science. His research focuses on explaining and designing nanoscale electronic devices using quantum mechanics-based computational methods. Key research areas include theoretical and computational nanoelectronics, quantum transport, semiconductor device simulations, and two-dimensional materials. Education: He earned a Ph.D. in Engineering from KU Leuven in 2012. Research Interests: Vandenberghe’s group investigates novel materials (e.g., conventional semiconductors, 2D materials, topological insulators, layered magnets) and devices (e.g., transistors, solar cells). They develop open-source software and use commercial codes for simulations. Current projects address power electronics, photovoltaics, and nanoelectronics. Recent work includes studies on SiC MOSFETs, diamond phonon spectra, and van der Waals dielectrics for 2D electronics. Publications: His recent articles span Bayesian optimization for semiconductor devices, quantum transport in 2D materials, and defect analysis in catalytic surfaces. These contributions highlight advancements in device design, material characterization, and computational methods. Awards: He has received the Young Investigator Award from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (2017) and the Research Council Award from KU Leuven (2014). Advising & Collaboration: He has advised students like Kolade Oyekan and Aaron Kramer. Collaborations with industrial partners drive applied research in nanoelectronics and power systems. Labs/Teams: His research group emphasizes interdisciplinary work, combining theory, computation, and experimental insights through partnerships with industry and academic institutions.

• Materials Science
• Nanotechnology
• Thin Films
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Ramsha Khan is a researcher at Tampere University's Department of Materials Science and Environmental Engineering. Her work focuses on advanced materials for photonic applications, energy storage, and environmental engineering. She holds a Doctoral thesis on 'Charge Carrier Dynamics in TiO₂ Thin Films for Photonic Applications' (2024), demonstrating expertise in thin film characterization and charge transfer mechanisms. Her research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals by advancing sustainable materials and renewable energy technologies. Key research areas include titanium dioxide (TiO₂) thin films, perovskite materials, and supramolecular interactions. She employs techniques like transient absorption spectroscopy and atomic layer deposition (ALD). Collaborations span institutions globally, with frequent studies on surface passivation, charge carrier dynamics, and photocatalytic applications. Publications highlight innovations in nanocomposite design, electron extraction kinetics, and light-matter interactions. Her work bridges fundamental material science with applied technologies, such as self-cleaning glass and solar water splitting systems. Current trends in her articles emphasize optimizing material interfaces and enhancing energy conversion efficiency. Ramsha has no listed awards but demonstrates consistent research output across 8 years (2018–2025) with 27 publications. Advising roles and grants are not explicitly mentioned, though her doctoral work implies mentorship potential in nanomaterials research.

Daniel Monteiro CunhaView profile

Researcher

• Lithium-ion batteries
• Solid-state micro-batteries
• Vertically aligned nanocomposites
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Daniel Monteiro Cunha is a PhD Researcher in Inorganic Materials Science at University of Twente specializing in advanced materials for energy storage applications. His research focuses on developing next-generation solid-state batteries with enhanced safety and performance characteristics compared to conventional liquid electrolyte systems. His primary research interests include: Lithium-ion battery technology and limitations All-solid-state micro-batteries for improved safety Vertically aligned nanocomposite (VAN) thin films as novel materials platforms Pulsed laser deposition techniques for material synthesis Nanoscale electrochemical characterization using advanced microscopy Dr. Cunha's research program is structured around three main pillars: controlled fabrication of lithium-based nanocomposites through self-assembly, Kinetic Monte-Carlo simulations of VAN growth, and nanoscale mapping of local electrochemical behavior. His work has significant implications for UN Sustainable Development Goals related to clean energy. With 34 research outputs documented, his publication record shows consistent productivity with 2 publications in 2025, 8 in 2024, and 3 in 2022. His work has accumulated 467 citations according to Scopus with an h-index of 10, indicating substantial impact in the materials science community. Lithium Chemistry (100%) Nanocomposites Material Science (97%) Thin Films Material Science (92%) Pulsed Laser Deposition Material Science (87%) Oxide Material Science (73%) Dr. Cunha has presented his research at multiple international conferences including presentations on 'Oxide Interfaces for Energy Applications' (2022), 'Morphology Evolution during Lithium-based Vertically Aligned Nanocomposite Growth' (2019), and 'Cathode/electrolyte nanocomposite films for enhanced 3D solid-state batteries' (2018).

Madalina FurisView profile

Professor

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Electronic Spin Dynamics
• Magnetic Materials
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Madalina Furis is a Professor in the Homer L. Dodge Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Oklahoma, specializing in condensed matter physics. She joined OU in 2021 after 15 years at the University of Vermont, where she served as Director of the Materials Science graduate program. Her research focuses on electronic spin and magnetic behavior in complex materials, including organic crystalline thin films, magnetic heterostructures, and semiconductor nanocrystals, with notable collaborations at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL). Education: B.S. and M.S. from University of Bucharest (1996-1997), Ph.D. in Physics from SUNY Buffalo (2004). Postdoctoral research at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) explored excitonic states in semiconductor nanoparticles. Research Interests: Key areas include exciton dynamics in organic semiconductors, magneto-optical spectroscopy, and the development of novel materials for photovoltaic and optoelectronic applications. Her work emphasizes delocalized excitons, hot carrier dynamics, and strain effects in crystalline thin films. Awards & Grants: NSF CAREER Award 3 NSF-DMR MRI grants (including collaborative work with NHMFL) International Research Experience for Students (IRES) NSF Award Advising & Labs: Leads research on advanced materials at OU, mentoring students in experimental condensed matter physics. Active in interdisciplinary collaborations, including with Yamagata University (Japan) and the NHMFL. Her lab focuses on cutting-edge spectroscopic techniques for studying nanoscale materials.

Dragos NeaguView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Renewable Energy
• Advanced Materials
• Green Hydrogen Production
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Dragos Neagu is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Chemical and Process Engineering at the University of Strathclyde. He joined in 2020 as a Chancellor's Fellow in Renewable Energy. He holds an MEng in Materials and Process Engineering from the University Politehnica of Bucharest (2008) and a PhD in Energy Materials from the University of St Andrews (2013). His research focuses on advanced materials and renewable energy conversion technologies, including green hydrogen production, carbon capture, and sustainable fuels. Leading a team of 5 PhD students and multiple collaborators, his work emphasizes materials development and device testing. Notable contributions include over 40 peer-reviewed publications, including high-impact journals like Nature and Energy & Environmental Science . He is committed to mentoring future engineers and promoting sustainable energy solutions through academic and industrial partnerships. Awards include a 2022 nomination for Strathclyde Teaching Excellence Award and a 2023 finalist in Strathclyde Images of Research. Teaching roles include Academic Year Coordinator for Year 1 students and instructor for foundational courses like 'Basic Principles in Chemical Engineering.' He has supervised numerous MEng and MSc projects and contributed to sustainable development modules. Research extends to space exploration applications, such as CO₂ conversion on Mars. Key technologies include electrolysers, fuel cells, catalysis, and molten-carbonate membranes. His work bridges material innovation with economic viability, assessing scalability and cost-effectiveness of energy solutions.