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Andrei DereviankoView profile

Professor

• Atomic Physics
• Precision Measurements
• Dark Matter Detection
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Andrei Derevianko is the Sara Louise Hartman Endowed Professor of Physics at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), within the College of Science's Department of Physics. He has held academic ranks including Assistant (2001-2006), Associate (2006-2010), and Full Professor (2010-present) at UNR. His research focuses on precision measurements, dark matter detection via atomic clocks, and quantum information processing. Notable contributions include leveraging GPS satellite atomic clocks for dark matter searches and developing theoretical frameworks for ultralight dark matter interactions. Education: Ph.D. in Physics (1996, Auburn University), M.S. in Physics and Applied Mathematics (1992, Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology). Awards include the Simons Fellowship and Fellow of the American Physical Society. His work bridges atomic physics with particle and nuclear physics, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to fundamental questions in physics. Research interests include atomic clock networks for exotic physics, quantum sensor networks, and theoretical studies of fundamental constants. He leads the GPS.DM observatory, analyzing 16 years of GPS data for dark matter signatures. Collaborations span institutions like CERN and the Nevada Geodetic Laboratory. Awards and honors: 2015 Outstanding Researcher (UNR), 2007 Mousel-Feltner Award, and 2006 Fulbright Senior Scholar. His lab explores topics like thorium nuclear clocks and Rydberg atom dynamics. He actively mentors students and postdocs, with a focus on experimental and theoretical projects in atomic physics and dark matter detection.

Huili Grace XingView profile

Professor

• Semiconductor Physics
• Nitride Materials
• High-Electron-Mobility Transistors
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Huili Grace Xing is the William L. Quackenbush Professor of Engineering at Cornell University, with appointments in the Department of Physics and affiliation with the College of Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on semiconductor physics and device engineering, particularly nitride-based materials and high-electron-mobility transistors (HEMTs). Xing's group investigates electronic and superconducting properties of epitaxial nitride films, quantum transport in 2D systems, and high-frequency device design. Recent work includes developing strain-engineered AlScN/GaN HEMTs achieving frequencies beyond 300 GHz and studying Shubnikov-de Haas oscillations in coherently strained heterostructures. Her research advances semiconductor materials for high-power and high-frequency applications.

Steven J. SibenerView profile

Professor

• Chemical Physics
• Surface Chemistry
• Materials Science
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Steven J. Sibener is the Carl William Eisendrath Distinguished Service Professor in the Department of Chemistry and the James Franck Institute at the University of Chicago, affiliated with the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering. His research focuses on interfacial phenomena in chemical physics, materials science, and nanotechnology, with a particular emphasis on surface dynamics, superconductivity, and astrochemistry. He holds degrees from the University of Rochester and University of California, Berkeley. Education: ScB in Chemistry (Rochester, 198?), PhD in Chemistry (UC Berkeley, 198?). Leadership: Founded the Center for Materials Chemistry in the Space Environment and Center for Energetic Non-Equilibrium Chemistry at Interfaces; chaired committees establishing the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering. Key research interests include molecular beam scattering, scanning probe microscopy, and numerical simulations. His group has pioneered studies on ice chemistry, superconducting RF materials, and directed self-assembly of nanomaterials. Major awards include the ACS Remsen Award, Marlow Medal, and five fellowships from prestigious scientific societies. Grants and collaborations span NSF, DOD, and NIST projects. His lab facilities include advanced AFM, STM, and molecular beam systems. Current projects address energy-water systems, nanoscale surface engineering, and astrochemical ice dynamics.

• Partial Differential Equations
• Waves
• Dispersive PDEs
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Tomas Dohnal is a Professor at the Institute of Mathematics of Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg , Germany, since 2018. His research focuses on Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations (PDEs) , Dispersive Waves , Bifurcation Theory , and Wave Propagation in Periodic Structures . He has held academic positions at Technical University Dortmund, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, ETH Zurich, and University of New Mexico. Research Interests : Nonlinear PDEs, Surface Plasmon Polaritons, Gap Solitons in Photonic Crystals, Spectral Problems, Rigorous Asymptotics, Numerical Analysis Grants : DFG grants on nonlinear wavepacket asymptotics and moving gap solitons in periodic media Students : Supervised PhD students including Maximilian Hanisch, Matthias Ionescu-Tira, and Daniel Tietz; Master students at multiple institutions Software : Co-developer of the PDE2PATH MATLAB package for bifurcation analysis Publications span topics in Maxwell equations with interfaces, PT-symmetric problems, homogenization of periodic media, and nonlinear wave dynamics. His work often bridges rigorous mathematical analysis with numerical methods. Teaching includes courses on Dispersive PDEs, Asymptotic Methods, Nonlinear Analysis, and Wave Propagation. He has taught at TU Dortmund, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, and Martin Luther University.

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Experimental Physics
• Magnetism
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John F. DiTusa is Dean of the School of Science and Professor of Physics at Indiana University, where he maintains an active research program in condensed matter physics. His office is located in LD222 and he can be reached at (317) 274-0625 or jfditusa@iu.edu. Dr. DiTusa received his Ph.D. in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics from Cornell University in January 1992 and his B.A. in Physics with honors from Oberlin College in May 1985. He has been a member of the American Physical Society since 1988. Dr. DiTusa's research focuses on condensed matter physics , with particular emphasis on magnetism , superconductivity , and quantum materials . His work explores the electronic and magnetic properties of novel materials, including topological semimetals, skyrmion lattices, and noncentrosymmetric compounds. Through experimental techniques such as quantum oscillation measurements, transport studies, and magnetic characterization, his research group investigates fundamental phenomena in strongly correlated electron systems. Analysis of Dr. DiTusa's recent publications reveals a strong focus on topological materials and magnetic phenomena . His work frequently examines the interplay between electronic structure and magnetic ordering in novel quantum materials. A significant portion of his recent research investigates skyrmion lattices in materials like MnSi, topological semimetals such as Sr 1-y Mn 1-z Sb 2 , and noncentrosymmetric superconductors including BiPd. His publications in high-impact journals like Nature Materials and Physical Review Letters demonstrate the significance of his contributions to the field. Dr. DiTusa has received several prestigious awards including: 2000 College of Basic Sciences Faculty Research Award, Louisiana State University 1998 Non-tenured Faculty Award in the area of Natural & Physical Sciences from the Louisiana State University Chapter of Phi Kappa Phi 1997 National Science Foundation CAREER Award Throughout his career, Dr. DiTusa has maintained active research collaborations with scientists at national laboratories and other universities. His research has been supported by various funding agencies, enabling him to mentor numerous graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. As Dean of the School of Science, he also plays a significant role in shaping academic programs and research initiatives at the institutional level. Dr. DiTusa's laboratory focuses on experimental condensed matter physics, utilizing various techniques to investigate quantum materials. His team employs low-temperature measurement systems, high magnetic field facilities, and sample synthesis capabilities to explore the fundamental properties of novel materials.

Nicholas Stephen MantonView profile

Academic

• Theoretical Physics
• Mathematical Physics
• Classical and Quantum Field Theory
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Nicholas Stephen Manton is a Professor of Mathematical Physics at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics , University of Cambridge. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society (1996) and St John's College (1997-present), with roles including Head of the High Energy Physics group (2002-17) and Adams Prize adjudicator (2000-02, 2004-14). Manton's research focuses on topological solitons in field theory, such as vortices , monopoles , instantons , and Skyrmions . He developed the geodesic approximation for soliton dynamics and revived Skyrme's model of nuclei as quantized Skyrmions, explaining nuclear spins and energies for Carbon-12 and Oxygen-16. His work bridges quantum field theory and computational physics , with collaborations spanning Edinburgh, Durham, and Leeds. Recent publications analyze soliton interactions , baryon number violation via sphalerons, and geometric models of matter . He coauthored the monograph Topological Solitons (2004) and The Physical World (2017). Scientific Awards : Junior Whitehead Prize, London Mathematical Society, 1991 Fellow of the Royal Society, 1996 External Roles : Management Committee, Isaac Newton Institute (2011-present) Programme Committee, International Centre for Mathematical Sciences (2005-08) Chair, London Mathematical Society Research Meetings Committee (2008-11)

Roy ClarkeView profile

Professor

• Materials Science
• Optoelectronics
• Semiconductor Physics
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Physicist Roy Clarke is a Professor at the University of Michigan's Department of Physics, affiliated with the Randall Laboratory and Homer A. Neal Lab. His research focuses on materials science, optoelectronics, and energy materials, with notable contributions to developing affordable energy technologies using common elements. He leads an international team advancing semiconductor and photonic materials for applications in solar energy, medical imaging, and radiation detection. Key projects include creating novel Cerenkov emission-based optical probes for tumor microenvironment analysis during radiotherapy and pioneering alloy-free bandgap engineering for optoelectronic devices. His work spans nanotechnology, topological insulators, and biomedical instrumentation. Clarke collaborates globally on energy-secure materials and has contributed to advancements in thin-film growth techniques and semiconductor characterization. He is involved in academic initiatives promoting diversity and inclusivity in STEM education. His lab addresses challenges in high-temperature superconductors, thermoelectric materials, and laser-induced nanostructures. Though not explicitly listed, his research has likely led to grants and collaborations with institutions like Fermilab and Brookhaven National Laboratory.

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Nanomaterials Science
• Superconductivity
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Subhrangsu Sarkar is a Research Fellow in the Department of Physics at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland. His research focuses on condensed matter physics, nanomaterials science, and advanced materials characterization techniques. He investigates phenomena such as charge density waves, orbital ordering, and superconductivity in heterostructures, as well as laser-driven plasma interactions and nanoscale magnetism. His work explores interface physics in cuprate-manganite systems, nanocrystalline thin films for optoelectronics, and size-dependent magnetic properties of impurities in metals. He also studies ultrashort laser interactions with nanostructured targets, contributing to advancements in ion acceleration and plasma physics. Sarkar holds a postdoctoral position within the Department of Physics and is affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Medicine. His research integrates experimental and theoretical approaches to understand electronic, magnetic, and structural properties at the nanoscale.

Hermona SoreqView profile

Professor

• Molecular Neuroscience
• Cholinergic Signaling
• MicroRNA Regulation
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Hermona Soreq is a Professor in the Department of Biological Chemistry at The Hebrew University and a founding member of the Edmond and Lily Safra Center for Brain Sciences (ELSC). Her career spans leadership roles as Dean of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (2005-2008), Vice Dean for R&D (2002-2005), and Head of multiple institutes, including the Eric Roland Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (2000-2005). Current Positions: Professor of Molecular Neuroscience, ELSC Founding Member Previous Leadership: Dean, Vice Dean, Institute/Department Head Her research focuses on the molecular biology and genomics of acetylcholine signaling, particularly microRNA regulation (CholinomiRs) in stress-induced cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases. She pioneered the development of Quantum Dot labeling tools for cholinesterases. Her publications include 10 high-impact works (e.g., Science , Nature , PNAS ) spanning: MicroRNA-132 in inflammation and cognition Cholinergic signaling in stress and trauma RNA metabolism in Alzheimer’s disease MicroRNA-target interactions in metabolic disorders Scientific honors include: Advanced ERC Award (2013-2018) ILANIT-Katzir Prize (2017) Historic contributions to cholinergic mechanisms

Stig HelvegView profile

Professor

• Catalysis
• Surface Science
• Electron Microscopy
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Stig Helveg is a Professor and Director of the Danish National Research Foundation’s Center for Visualizing Catalytic Processes (VISION) at the Technical University of Denmark. He holds a PhD in Physics from Aarhus University (2000) and previously served as a Fellow at Topsoe A/S. His research focuses on atomic-resolution electron microscopy in catalysis and surface science, pioneering in situ and operando techniques under reaction conditions. His interdisciplinary work integrates electron microscopy with MEMS, chemical engineering, and materials science to study catalyst dynamics at the atomic level. Key achievements include the development of advanced TEM imaging methods, such as exit-wave reconstruction and high-resolution environmental TEM. His awards include the EliteForsk Prize (2018), MRS Innovation Award (2019), and Microscopy Society of America Fellowship (2021). He supervises multiple PhD students and leads projects on catalyst stability, CO 2 electrolysis, and nanoparticle dynamics. The VISION Center and Department of Physics provide his primary affiliations, with research spanning catalysis, nanomaterials, and quantum phenomena observed via electron microscopy. Recent articles highlight advancements in single-electron coherence, CO 2 electrolysis catalysts, and atomic-scale imaging of defects in CrSBr. His work bridges quantum mechanics with practical catalytic applications, emphasizing real-time observation of material behavior under reaction conditions.

Hanan DeryView profile

Professor

• Semiconductor Physics
• Spintronics
• Two-dimensional Materials
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Hanan Dery , a Professor at the University of Rochester in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering , is a leading theorist in semiconductor physics with a focus on excitons , spin-polarized electrons , and spin/valley interactions in atomically thin monolayer semiconductors . His group has been pivotal in uncovering complex many-body states like hexcitons (six-body) and oxcitons (eight-body) in transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) since 2013, particularly in WSe2 and MoSe2 . Education : PhD in Electrical Engineering (2004), Technion-Israel Institute of Technology Postdoc : University of California San Diego (UCSD), Department of Physics Research Themes : Many-body excitonic states, spin-valley coupling, dynamical screening, intervalley phonons, donor-bound excitons Recent publications (2020–2025) emphasize composite excitonic states , ten-valley complexes , and breakdown of static screening approximations in 2D TMDs. Collaborations with experimental groups in Toulouse and Seattle underpin key findings, such as exchange scattering mechanisms and intervalley phonon dynamics . His team of graduated PhD students and postdoctoral scholars has produced foundational insights in spin relaxation and excitonic interactions . Current advising includes Junghwan Kim (Luke) , while former students like Min Yang and Pengke Li now contribute independently. The group remains a theory-focused unit , recruiting members based on funding availability and seeking candidates with quantum mechanics expertise and mathematical rigor .

• Semiconductor Optoelectronics
• Nanowire Heterostructures
• Spintronics
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Roberto C. Myers is an Associate Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at The Ohio State University, holding courtesy appointments in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Physics. His research focuses on semiconductor optoelectronics, nanowire heterostructures, and spintronics, particularly in III-nitride systems and β-Ga2O3 materials. He earned his Ph.D. in Materials Science from the University of California, Santa Barbara (2006) and a B.S.E. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania (2001). Key research areas include molecular beam epitaxy (MBE) growth of nanowire heterostructures, thermal spin transport phenomena in magnetic materials like YIG, and development of high-efficiency ultraviolet light-emitting diodes (UV LEDs) and photodetectors. Myers explores defect engineering in ZnS and GaN/AlN systems, as well as novel materials such as AgScP2S6 for nonlinear optics. His work bridges semiconductor physics, materials growth techniques, and device applications, emphasizing scalable fabrication methods for nanowire-based optoelectronics. Publications highlight advancements in UV photodetectors with enhanced rejection ratios, anisotropic optical properties of β-Ga2O3, and the role of magnons in spin caloritronics. His research frequently intersects with thermal effects, interface engineering, and the design of exotic material systems for next-generation optoelectronic and spintronic devices.

Sergei KhlebnikovView profile

Professor

• Elementary Particle Theory
• Cosmology
• Quantum Field Theory
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Sergei Khlebnikov is a Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Purdue University's College of Science, where he has held roles including Assistant (1993-1998), Associate (1998-2002), and full Professor (2002-present). His research focuses on elementary particle theory, cosmology, quantum field theory, and holographic dualities in strongly coupled plasmas. He earned an M.S. from Moscow State University (1985) and a Ph.D. from the Institute for Nuclear Research, Moscow (1988). Education: M.S. Physics, Moscow State University (1985) Ph.D. Physics, Institute for Nuclear Research (1988) His research interests include quantum phase slips, superconductivity, gravitational waves, and cosmological inflation. Recent work explores gauge/gravity duality applications to shock waves in plasmas and entanglement entropy in superfluids. Awards: NSF CAREER Award (1995-1998), Sloan Fellowship (1994-1998), Purdue University Faculty Scholar (2001-2006) His advising and grants include leadership in theoretical physics projects, with funding from NSF and DOE. He contributes to research groups studying quantum criticality, topological materials, and cosmological dynamics. His lab focuses on theoretical models bridging high-energy physics and condensed matter systems.

Martin KruczenskiView profile

Professor

• String Theory
• Gauge Theory
• AdS/CFT Correspondence
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Martin Kruczenski is a Professor of Physics and Astronomy at Purdue University, affiliated with the College of Science. He earned his M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina (1998). His research focuses on theoretical high-energy physics, particularly the intersection of string theory, gauge theory, and integrable systems within the AdS/CFT correspondence framework. Research interests span: String/Gauge duality : Emergence of strings from gauge theory in large N limits Holographic methods : Applications to QCD and confining gauge theories Integrability : Exact solutions in AdS spacetimes and connections to spin chains Bootstrap techniques : Non-perturbative constraints on scattering amplitudes Minimal surfaces : Geometric descriptions of Wilson loops His publications demonstrate sustained focus on bootstrap methods applied to gauge theories, holographic complexity, and integrable structures in string theory. Recent work emphasizes computational approaches to strongly coupled systems and quantum criticality. Major scientific awards include: Ruth and Joel Spira Award for Graduate Teaching (2014, 2008) Purdue University Faculty Scholar (2012-2017) NSF Career Award (2010-2015) Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship (2009) He maintains active collaborations with researchers worldwide on integrability and holography projects. Current work explores quantum complexity measures in holographic systems and novel bootstrap constraints on gauge theories.

Cristian BonatoView profile

Professor

• Quantum Spintronics
• Quantum Sensing
• Semiconductor Quantum Devices
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Professor Cristian Bonato leads the Spin-based Quantum Technology research theme at Heriot-Watt University's School of Engineering & Physical Sciences, where he also directs the Nanoscale Quantum Sensing facility. He holds a prestigious EPSRC Early-Career Fellowship (2019-2024) and develops quantum technologies using semiconductor spins for secure communication and nanoscale sensing applications. Education includes: MSc in Physics (2004) - University of Padova PhD in Electrical Engineering (2008) - University of Padova His research integrates quantum spintronics with photonics and machine learning across three themes: Quantum devices in silicon carbide for communication networks Nanoscale quantum sensors for magnetic resonance imaging Machine learning algorithms for quantum system characterization Recent publications focus on quantum spectroscopy, spin-photon interfaces, quantum system dynamics, and biomedical sensing techniques. Awards: EPSRC Early-Career Fellowship (2019-2024) He leads Heriot-Watt's Quantum Photonics Laboratory spin technology group and manages the university's Nanoscale Quantum Sensing infrastructure.