Dr. Amit Verma serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur). His research focuses on advanced materials for semiconductor applications, with particular expertise in oxide materials and device fabrication. Research Focus: Dr. Verma's work primarily centers on materials growth for semiconductor device fabrication, characterization, and modeling. His research spans thin film growth, epitaxy, semiconductor device fabrication, electron transport phenomena, and oxide semiconductors. His expertise bridges fundamental materials science with practical electronic device applications. Research Trends: Analysis of Dr. Verma's publications reveals a consistent focus on complex oxide materials, particularly strontium titanate (SrTiO 3 ) and related compounds. His work explores electron transport mechanisms, ferroelectric properties, and device applications of these materials. The research demonstrates a progression from fundamental material characterization to practical device implementation, with significant contributions to understanding electron density modulation in oxide semiconductors. IIT (BHU) Varanasi Medal (2013) Outstanding Graduate Student Teacher Award , University of Notre Dame (2011) Academic Contributions: Dr. Verma teaches EE210 Tutorial (Microelectronics - I) and ESC201 Tutorial and Lab (Introduction to Electronics) at IIT Kanpur. His professional experience includes research positions at Cornell University (May 2015-June 2016) and NUSNNI, National University of Singapore (July 2016-November 2016). His educational background includes a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame (2015) with thesis on 'Modulating Extreme Electron Densities in Complex Oxides' under Dr. Debdeep Jena, and an Integrated M.Tech in Engineering Physics from IIT (BHU), Varanasi (2010).
Horst-Gunter Rubahn serves as Head of Department and Professor at the Mads Clausen Institute (MCI) within the University of Southern Denmark, and also leads the SDU Climate Cluster. With an extensive publication record of 480 publications, his academic career demonstrates significant leadership and research impact in materials science and nanotechnology. Dr. Rubahn's research focuses on construction of organic nanostructures , with particular expertise in nanofibers, organic solar cells, nanostructures, surface plasmonics, and thin films. His work spans multiple disciplines including materials science, environmental monitoring, energy storage, and sensor technology. The fingerprint analysis of his research shows strong connections across 12 similar research profiles with significant contributions to nanofiber materials science (100%), organic solar cells (60%), nanostructure materials (48%), and surface plasmonics (48%). His recent publications demonstrate trends toward practical applications of nanotechnology in environmental monitoring (nanoplastic detection), energy storage (eutectic salt hydrate composites), and food safety (electronic nose technology for poultry freshness). These works show increasing interdisciplinary collaboration across materials science, environmental science, and engineering disciplines. Villum Grant - Villum Experiment (2022) for research on perovskite solar cells and metal oxide interfaces Dr. Rubahn has supervised PhD students (2 listed in records) and leads multiple significant research projects totaling six active and completed initiatives. His current projects include NANOCHEM (Ultrahigh resolution chemical characterisation, 2022-2028), Motorvej For Materialeviden (2024-2027), and Perovskite solar cell stabilization research (2023-2025). His work has attracted substantial funding from both public and private sources, with research grants spanning energy storage, environmental monitoring, and advanced materials development. He leads research teams working on nanoscale materials characterization, with particular focus on the Mads Clausen Institute's facilities. His research groups collaborate extensively across international boundaries, with visible network connections across multiple countries as shown in his collaboration map. The teams focus on developing advanced materials for energy applications, environmental monitoring solutions, and novel sensing technologies with practical industrial applications.
Anthony (Tony) T. Dren, PhD, RPh , is a Consulting Professor in the Duke University School of Nursing . A registered pharmacist with more than three decades of experience in pre-clinical and clinical drug development, Dr. Dren brings extensive industry expertise to Duke’s graduate nursing programs. Education PhD in Pharmacology, University of Michigan at Ann Arbor MS in Pharmacy, Duquesne University (Pittsburgh, PA) Research Interests Dr. Dren’s scholarly focus centers on the design, execution, monitoring, and reporting of Phase I–IV multi-center clinical trials . His work bridges pharmacology and advanced nursing practice, emphasizing rigorous methodologies for evaluating new therapeutic agents. Areas of particular depth include pre-clinical safety assessment, adaptive trial design, regulatory strategy, and the integration of pharmacokinetic–pharmacodynamic modeling into clinical research. Scientific Awards & Honors Holds ten patents in drug development and pharmaceutical sciences. Author of numerous peer-reviewed articles in leading pharmacology and clinical research journals. Advising & Grant Activity While the directory does not enumerate specific grants or funded projects, Dr. Dren’s long-standing collaboration with industry leaders such as Abbott Laboratories, Burroughs Wellcome Co., and Cato Research Ltd. indicates substantial extramural support. He has implemented, managed, monitored, and reported on more than 40 drug-development clinical trials, providing mentorship and practical guidance to Duke Master of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice students engaged in translational research. Labs & Teams Although no dedicated laboratory is referenced, Dr. Dren’s role as Consulting Professor implies active participation in multidisciplinary teams within the School of Nursing, interfacing with biostatistics, clinical pharmacology units, and external contract research organizations.
Malay K. Das is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur . With a PhD from PennState, his career spans advanced research in thermofluid science, focusing on energy systems, carbon capture, and battery thermal management. B. E. (University of Calcutta), M. Tech. (IIT Kanpur), PhD (PennState) Teaches graduate-level courses like Machine Learning for Engineers and Mathematics for Engineers Leads two research laboratories: Energy Conservation and Storage Laboratory and Gas Hydrate Research Laboratory Research Interests: Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) applications in energy systems Physics-informed machine learning for thermofluid applications CO2 Sequestration and Methane Hydrate Reservoirs Thermal Management of Batteries and Fuel Cells Modeling Transport Phenomena in Porous Media Recent Publication Trends: His work focuses on energy conversion , gas hydrate dynamics , and advanced materials for electrochemical systems . Key areas include Lattice Boltzmann Methods , viscoelastic flow analysis , and nanofluid applications in carbon capture. Advising: Currently supervising PhD students Sourav Dhawan (CO2 Hydrates), Randeep Ravesh (Methane Recovery), Ayaj A. Ansari (Coalbed Methane), and Pawan K. Pandey (Cerebral Aneurysm Flow). Labs and Teams: Leads the Energy Conservation and Storage Laboratory (8 PhD graduates, 3 in progress) and Gas Hydrate Research Laboratory (2 PhD graduates, 1 in progress). Research teams work on fuel cells , CO2 sequestration , and graphene-based nanomaterials for energy applications.
Emanuel Christ is a Full Professor of Architecture and Design at the Department of Architecture, ETH Zurich. He has held this position since 2018, following his appointment as an assistant professor at ETH Zurich from 2010 to 2015. Christ also served as a visiting professor at Harvard Graduate School of Design from 2015 to 2017 and was appointed Kenzo Tange Design Critic in Architecture at Harvard GSD in 2021. Prior to his ETH appointments, he was a visiting professor at various architecture institutes including Robert Gordon University, Accademia di Architettura Mendrisio, and the Oslo School of Architecture and Design from 2005 to 2009. He co-founded the architectural firm Christ & Gantenbein in Basel in 1998. Christ received his architectural education at ETH Zurich, EPF Lausanne, and the HdK (now Berlin University of the Arts), graduating from ETH Zurich in 1998 under Prof. Hans Kollhoff. His early career included teaching at the Basel Academy of Art and Design (2002-2003) and working as a senior assistant at ETH Studio Basel under Professors Roger Diener, Jacques Herzog, Pierre de Meuron, and Marcel Meili (2000-2005). Professor Christ's research focuses on the architecture of the metropolis in the age of globalization. He examines how metropolitan growth presents both challenges and opportunities for contemporary cities, using the method of typology transfer to investigate existing metropolitan architectures as potential building blocks for sustainable, dense, and urban futures. His work spans theoretical research, design practice, and academic teaching, with particular emphasis on urban typologies, spatial organization, and the relationship between historical precedents and contemporary design challenges. Christ's teaching methodology combines typological analysis with visionary design scenarios, encouraging students to develop innovative architectural solutions grounded in historical understanding. Christ's publications reveal consistent themes in urban density, typological studies across global cities, and the adaptation of architectural forms to contemporary social and environmental challenges. His research often bridges theoretical exploration with practical application through his architectural practice, with particular focus on the transformation of urban spaces, the relationship between architecture and landscape, and the development of sustainable urban models. His three-volume monograph Christ & Gantenbein. Projects I–III (2024) documents over 160 projects spanning 25 years of architectural practice. Hong Kong Typology, monograph as part of the exhibition Teaching Architecture at the Istituto Svizzero, Venice, Italy (2010) Iakov Chernikhov International Prize, nomination (2010) ar Award for Emerging Architecture, The Architectural Review (2009) Swiss National Museum, renovation phase 1, Zurich (2009) Award for Good Buildings 2008 House on Bildstöckliweg, Arlesheim (2008) The best renovation of 2008, Haus an der Friedensgasse, Basel (2008) Building Award 2006 of the Basel Heritage Society, Shedhalle at St. Alban-Vorstadt, Basel (2006) Architecture Award Concrete 05 Cemsuisse, Haus am Bildstöckliweg, Arlesheim (2005) Scholarship from the Ernst Schindler Foundation, Zurich (1999) Through his design studio at ETH Zurich, Christ has supervised numerous student projects focusing on urban design, architectural typologies, and contemporary challenges in architecture. His teaching approach combines theoretical exploration with practical design, encouraging students to develop visionary yet grounded architectural solutions. Christ & Gantenbein, his architectural practice based in Basel, has completed over 160 projects from 1998 to 2023, as documented in their three-volume monograph. Current studio projects include 'Blatten – Building on Unstable Grounds' (Fall 2025), which addresses architectural responses to climate change and unstable landscapes, and 'The University and the City' (Spring 2025), which explores the relationship between urban spaces and university campuses. Professor Christ leads research initiatives exploring urban-rural interfaces, metropolitan typologies, and sustainable urban development. His Mahalla project investigates courtyard typologies in Tashkent as models for contemporary urban living. He also directs the Professorship for Architecture and Design at ETH Zurich, which serves as a hub for research, teaching, and design practice in contemporary architecture. Christ's work consistently bridges academic research with practical application, addressing urgent questions about the future of cities in the context of globalization, climate change, and social transformation.
Hang Ren is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Texas at Austin, where he has been since 2021. He is affiliated with the Allen J. Bard Center for Electrochemistry and leads research on electroanalytical methods to elucidate interface heterogeneity and dynamics in electrocatalysis, energy storage, and biological systems. Dr. Ren received his B.S. from Sun Yat-Sen University (2011), Ph.D. from the University of Michigan (2016), and completed postdoctoral training at the University of Utah (2016-2018). Education: Postdoctoral Associate, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT (2016-2018) Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (2016) B.S. (Honors) in Chemistry, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, China (2011) Dr. Ren's research spans analytical chemistry , physical electrochemistry , and materials science . His group pioneers scanning electrochemical probe microscopy and correlative techniques to study nanoscale electrocatalytic processes, revealing local structure-activity relationships in energy conversion and storage. They develop tools for single-cell imaging and delivery, with applications in electrocatalysis, battery materials, critical element recovery, and high-throughput materials synthesis. Key innovations include dynamic interface control and stochastic process analysis at the nanoscale. His recent publications (2022-2025) emphasize nanoscale heterogeneity in electrochemical systems. Using advanced microscopy, his work uncovers stochastic nucleation/dissolution dynamics and phase transitions, with direct applications in renewable energy. A unifying theme is the development of dynamic strategies for precise electrochemical synthesis and interface engineering across energy storage, catalysis, and biological contexts. Scientific Awards: Sloan Research Fellowship Royce W. Murray Young Investigator Award NSF CAREER Award NIH Maximizing Investigators' Research Award (MIRA) DARPA Director’s Award DARPA Young Faculty Award Scialog Fellow CNS Catalyst Award Baxter Young Investigator Awards ACS PRF Doctoral New Investigator Award James W. and Carolyn L. Taylor MUACC Travel Award George Ashworth Analytical Chemistry Fellowship ACS Rising Star in Measurement Science Nanoscale Emerging Investigator Dr. Ren leads the Ren Electrochemistry Group with major funding from NSF, NIH, and DARPA. His group mentors graduate students and postdocs in developing cutting-edge electroanalytical methods for sustainable energy and biomedical applications. Current projects address fundamental challenges in electrocatalyst design, battery interface engineering, and single-cell analysis. The Ren Electrochemistry Group operates state-of-the-art facilities for nanoscale electrochemical imaging and materials characterization, enabling interdisciplinary collaborations in energy materials and biological systems. Their work bridges fundamental electrochemistry with practical applications in renewable energy and healthcare diagnostics.
Alexia Auffèves serves as a First Class Research Director (DR1) at the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) and holds a Visiting Research Professor position at the Centre for Quantum Technologies (CQT), National University of Singapore. She directs the CNRS International Research Lab MajuLab and co-founded the Quantum Energy Initiative (QEI), an interdisciplinary global consortium investigating the energy footprint of quantum technologies. She completed her experimental PhD under Nobel laureate Prof. Serge Haroche. From 2017-2022, she led the QuantAlps center for quantum science in Grenoble before launching the Quantum Energy Initiative in 2022. Dr. Auffèves pioneers research at the intersection of quantum energetics, quantum optics, and quantum foundations. Her work establishes fundamental principles for quantifying energy costs in quantum information processing, bridging theoretical physics with philosophical inquiry. Recent focus includes developing energy efficiency metrics for quantum processors and analyzing thermodynamic constraints in quantum measurements. Her 2023-2025 publications reveal a cohesive research trajectory centered on quantum thermodynamics. Key contributions include establishing energy cost frameworks for quantum measurements, demonstrating reservoir-free decoherence mechanisms, and linking quantum negativity to anomalous energy exchanges. These works consistently integrate theoretical modeling with experimental validation through collaborations with leading quantum hardware groups. She leads multiple high-impact projects including BACQ and HQI (French Quantum Strategy), NGap (NRF), and OECQ (French Public Bank of Investment), involving industry partners like Alice&Bob, Quandela, and EDF to optimize quantum processor energy efficiency. Dr. Auffèves mentors a multinational research team comprising Kiarn Laverick, Kian Hwee Lim, Samyak Prasad, Nathan Shetell, Harshit Verma, Hanlin Nie, and PhD student Tejas Acharya. Her group operates within MajuLab and the Quantum Energy Team, driving collaborative research across France, Singapore, and international institutions.
Dana Longcope is a Professor in the Department of Physics at Montana State University's College of Letters & Science, where he is a prominent member of the MSU Solar Physics Group, one of the world's most prominent producers of information about the Sun. His research focuses on solar physics, particularly the corona, solar flares, magnetic reconnection, and plasma physics. Longcope teaches advanced courses including PHSX 594 Sem: Heliophysics Journal Club, PHSX 565 Astrophysical Plasma Physics, and PHSX 520 Electromagnetic Theory. Ph.D. in Applied Physics from Cornell University (1993) B.S. in Applied and Engineering Physics from Cornell University (1986) Professor Longcope's research centers on the fundamental processes governing solar activity, with particular emphasis on magnetic reconnection in solar flares and coronal heating mechanisms. His work combines theoretical modeling with observational data to understand energy transport during solar eruptions, chromospheric condensation phenomena, and the three-dimensional structure of magnetic fields in active regions. He investigates how magnetic energy is converted to thermal and kinetic energy during solar flares, with implications for space weather prediction and fundamental plasma physics. His research has significant applications for understanding stellar atmospheres and plasma behavior under extreme conditions. The analysis of Longcope's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on magnetic reconnection as the fundamental driver of solar flare energy release. His work increasingly integrates multi-instrument observations with sophisticated theoretical models to examine the three-dimensional structure of flare-related phenomena. A notable trend is his growing involvement in major solar physics initiatives like the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope (DKIST), reflecting his leadership role in shaping the future of solar observational capabilities. His research spans both theoretical developments in magnetic field modeling and practical applications for interpreting solar observations across multiple wavelengths. Arktowski Medal (2021) from the National Academy of Sciences Karen Harvey Prize (2003) from the AAS Solar Physics Division Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) (2000) from the President of the United States Longcope has secured significant research funding from NASA and NSF for projects including Characterizing Dense Plasma Sheets Hosting Flare Reconnection, Using chromospheric and transition region signatures to measure properties of magnetic reconnection, and Underpinning the tempo-spatial structures of elementary bursts with high-resolution observations. He serves on numerous prestigious committees including the Astronomy and Astrophysics Advisory Committee (2025-2028), the External Advisory Board of the NSF EPSCoR consortium for Alabama, and the Solar and Space Physics Decadal Survey Steering Committee. His engagement extends to public outreach through guest speaking at venues including the Rotary Club, Gallatin Valley Friends of the Sciences, and Montana State University's public events. As a key member of the MSU Solar Physics Group, Longcope contributes to one of the world's leading solar research centers, which maintains extensive collaborations worldwide and operates cutting-edge facilities including the Space Science and Engineering Laboratory. The group's research spans from the solar surface through the chromosphere to solar wind and space weather, with significant contributions to missions like Yohkoh and the Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph (IRIS). Longcope's work is integral to the group's mission to understand solar variability and its impact on Earth's climate and technological systems.
Dr. Aurelian Catalin GALCA is a Senior Researcher I at the National Institute of Materials Physics (NIMP) in Magurele, Romania, where he works in the Laboratory of Complex Heterostructures and Multifunctional Materials (HeCoMat). He serves as NIMP's responsible for international collaborations with the Agence universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) since 2016, managing administrative procedures and educational, training, and research activities for foreign PhD students and postdocs. Dr. GALCA's educational background includes: PhD in Physics from the University of Twente, Netherlands (2006) Master's degree in Solid State Physics from the University of Bucharest, Romania (2002) Bachelor's degree in Physics from the University of Bucharest, Romania (2002) Dr. GALCA's research focuses on the non-destructive characterization of nanoscaled materials using advanced techniques including spectroscopic ellipsometry, X-ray diffraction, UV-Vis and infrared spectroscopy, and Raman spectroscopy. His work also encompasses the preparation of dielectric/semiconductor/metallic thin films by physical vapor deposition methods and the development and testing of optoelectronic devices . His expertise spans materials science, nanotechnology, photovoltaics, and magnetooptics, with particular emphasis on thin film characterization and engineering for solar cell applications, memory devices, and other electronic applications. Analysis of Dr. GALCA's recent publications reveals a strong focus on advanced materials for energy applications , particularly photovoltaics and energy storage. His work spans thin film solar cells (CZTS, CBTS), perovskite solar cells, supercapacitors, and magnetocaloric materials. A common thread is the precise engineering of material properties through composition control, phase transitions, and surface morphology optimization. His research increasingly incorporates computational methods to complement experimental findings, demonstrating an interdisciplinary approach to materials science. Dr. GALCA has received notable recognition for his work, including: RADU GRIGOROVICI prize awarded by the Romanian Academy in 2011 for contributions to the optical characterization of oxide systems As a research leader, Dr. GALCA has coordinated three national projects, two of which as Principal Investigator, including the "Science and engineering of kesterites for the next generation of solar cells" project. He has also contributed to economic projects with CyberSwarm Inc. and Honeywell Romania. His expertise is sought after as a scientific reviewer for top journals including Scientific Reports, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, and Applied Surface Science, and as an Expert Evaluator for the European Commission (H2020), ANR (France), CNR (Italy), and Romanian funding agencies. Dr. GALCA leads research activities at the Laboratory of Complex Heterostructures and Multifunctional Materials (HeCoMat) at NIMP, where his team focuses on the characterization and development of advanced materials for optoelectronic applications. The laboratory is equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation for thin film deposition and characterization, supporting research in photovoltaics, memory devices, and other electronic applications. Dr. GALCA's team collaborates extensively with international partners, reflecting his role as NIMP's responsible for AUF collaborations.
Jeanne Stachowiak is a Professor holding the T. Brockett Hudson Professorship in Chemical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. Her research group investigates the biophysical principles of lipid membranes to understand cellular physiology and develop novel therapeutic delivery systems. Educational background: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley (2008) M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley (2004) B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin (2002) Her research spans Biochemical Engineering, Biophysics, Therapeutic Delivery, and Biological Membranes, focusing on how proteins and lipid domains modify membrane fluidity and architecture, the effects of confinement within lipid vesicles on biochemical reactions, and the design of membrane-inspired functional systems. The lab employs advanced microscopy and biomimetic materials to reverse-engineer membrane function for both fundamental understanding and clinical applications. Analysis of her 2018-2023 publications reveals a cohesive progression from fundamental membrane biophysics—protein-induced membrane bending, liquid-like condensates in endocytosis, and curvature sensing—to translational therapeutic delivery systems leveraging gap junctions and lipid phase separation. This work consistently bridges quantitative biophysics with biomedical engineering to solve drug delivery challenges. Notable scientific awards: Michael and Kate Bárány Award of the Biophysical Society (2023) Elected Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (2022) “Future of Biochemistry” recognition by ACS Biochemistry (2017) Young Innovator of the Biomedical Engineering Society (2017) National Science Foundation CAREER Award (2014) Dr. Stachowiak's research is supported by competitive grants including the NSF CAREER Award. Her lab actively develops molecular engineering approaches for therapeutic delivery systems, with ongoing work testing gap junction-based vehicles in vitro and in vivo while investigating the physical properties governing endocytic uptake efficiency. The Stachowiak Lab operates at the engineering-biology interface, utilizing quantitative imaging to dissect membrane organization. Current projects explore protein condensates in cellular processes and innovative lipid-based platforms for targeted cancer therapy, maintaining strong interdisciplinary collaborations across biophysics and medicine.
Dr. Martina Delbianco is a Group Leader in the Carbohydrate Materials group within the Department of Biomolecular Systems at the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces in Potsdam, Germany. Her research focuses on designing and engineering synthetic carbohydrate-based materials with controlled structures and functions. Dr. Delbianco's research interests center on carbohydrate chemistry, particularly the development of well-defined polysaccharides and glycan foldamers. Her work explores how these biomolecules can form supramolecular structures through hydrogen bonding and other interactions, with applications in therapeutics and advanced materials. She specializes in automated synthesis methods for creating precisely structured carbohydrates that can adopt specific shapes from helices to sheets. Her recent publications demonstrate significant advances in glycan foldamer science, including the development of catalytic glycans and methods for controlling glycan folding through ionic functional groups. These innovations represent groundbreaking work at the intersection of carbohydrate chemistry and materials science. Feltrinelli Prize for research on carbohydrate-based materials ERC Proof of Concept Grant (2024) for the GlycoRoads project Dr. Delbianco actively mentors students and postdoctoral researchers, supervising Bachelor's and Master's theses in her group. Her GlycoRoads ERC project aims to develop tools for designing glycans with specific shapes for therapeutic and materials applications. She collaborates extensively with researchers across Europe, including Yu Ogawa's group, and participates in major scientific conferences such as the Gordon Research Conference on Carbohydrates. Her laboratory focuses on creating software for glycan design, integrating molecular dynamics simulations and data analytics to facilitate the development of custom carbohydrate structures. This work positions her at the forefront of computational glycoscience and biomaterials engineering.
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Hannes Bernien is a Research Director at the Institut für Quantenoptik und Quanteninformation, University of Innsbruck. His work focuses on quantum information science, leveraging neutral atom arrays for quantum computing, simulation, and networking. Key research areas include scalable quantum systems, entanglement engineering, and hybrid quantum technologies. His lab develops platforms like Rydberg atom arrays and nanophotonic interfaces for quantum networks. Notable achievements include loophole-free Bell inequality violations and Schrödinger cat state generation. He has been honored as the CLEO 2024 Gordon Memorial Speaker. PhD students advised: Ka Hui Goh, Shankar G. Menon, Dahlia Ghoshal, and others. Postdocs: Justus Brüggenjürgen, Peng Yin. Recent publications emphasize error-correctable quantum RAM, deterministic entanglement distillation, and hybrid quantum repeaters. His team explores nonergodic chiral dynamics and dual-species Rydberg arrays, advancing both theoretical and experimental quantum frontiers.
Chang Liu is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Economics, Stony Brook University. He specializes in advanced microscopy techniques and nanoscale material characterization, with a focus on plasmonics, 2D materials, and quantum phenomena. His research employs cutting-edge tools like scattering-type scanning near-field optical microscopy (s-SNOM) and terahertz spectroscopy to explore electronic and optical properties at the nanoscale. His work spans interdisciplinary areas including graphene heterostructures, Dirac materials, and phase transitions in correlated oxides. Liu’s contributions include developing novel imaging modalities (e.g., BOSON) and advancing understanding of polaritonic systems. He collaborates with synchrotron facilities like NSLS-II for ultra-high resolution studies. Notable research trends include exploring nanoscale structural phase separations, tunable phonon polaritons in van der Waals heterostructures, and nano-photocurrent dynamics in twisted bilayer systems. His technical innovations, such as machine learning for nano-optical data analysis and cryogenic s-SNOM setups, enhance experimental precision. Liu’s lab is part of the Stony Brook Center for Game Theory, though his direct research themes focus on materials physics. Current projects include roadmap development for 2D material photonics and exploring moiré ferroelectricity in twisted WSe₂ systems. No awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials.
Michael Shur is the Patricia W. and C. Sheldon Roberts Professor of Solid State Electronics at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), with affiliations in Physics, Applied Physics, and Astronomy. He holds a MSEE from St. Petersburg Electrotechnical Institute and PhD/Dr.Sc. from the A.F. Ioffe Institute. His research focuses on solid-state electronics, terahertz technology, plasmonics, and UV LEDs, with notable contributions to deep ultraviolet LED commercialization through co-founded startups like Sensor Electronics Technology, Inc. and Electronics of the Future, Inc. His work spans interdisciplinary areas, including pandemic modeling and biomedical applications of terahertz technology. Shur is a Life Fellow of multiple institutions (IEEE, APS, ECS, SPIE) and recipient of prestigious awards such as the IET Achievement Award, IEEE Sensors Council Technical Achievement Award, and Senior Humboldt Award. His h-index of 111 underscores his prolific research impact, and he was elected a Foreign Member of the Lithuanian Academy of Sciences. Shur’s research group explores terahertz plasma wave electronics, graphene-based devices, and diamond semiconductors. Recent efforts include developing terahertz sensors for cancer detection and automated surface disinfection systems using UV LEDs. His compact SPICE models and TeraFET designs advance high-frequency electronics, while his pandemic equation models disease spread dynamics. Awards: IET Achievement Award, IEEE Fellowships, Honorary Doctorates from St. Petersburg Tech and Vilnius University. Labs/Teams: Co-founder of Electronics of the Future, Inc., leading research in UV LEDs and terahertz technologies.
Chulsung Bae is a Ford Foundation Professor at the Department of Chemistry & Chemical Biology (with a joint appointment in Chemical & Biological Engineering) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute . He also serves as the Associate Director of the Center for Future Energy Systems (CFES). Education: BS in Polymer Science & Engineering, Inha University MS in Materials Science, POSTECH MS in Chemistry, University of Massachusetts Lowell PhD in Chemistry, University of Southern California (under Surya Prakash and George Olah) Postdoctoral Research, Yale University Dr. Bae's research focuses on the development of functional polymeric materials for clean energy and environmental technologies, particularly ion-conducting polymers for energy conversion and gas separation membranes . His group employs synthetic organic chemistry tools to create innovative materials like polymer electrolytes for fuel cells and redox flow batteries . Recent publications highlight advancements in bipolar membranes , water dissociation catalysts , and durable anion exchange membranes , reflecting his expertise in polymer functionalization and microstructured materials . Current projects include three-dimensionally micropatterned membranes and acid-degradable copolymers . Scientific Awards: Trustee Celebration of Faculty Achievement (2014–2024) Distinguished Member of Scientific Advisory Council, Advanced Energy Conference (2018) RPI School of Science Outstanding Research Award (2016) NSF CAREER Award (2008) New Investigator Award, UNLV (2005) Dr. Bae's research group includes current graduate students and former members who have transitioned to roles in academia, national labs, and industry. His work has received significant funding, including a $2.5 million ARPA-E contract in 2017 for solid ion-conducting materials.
