Neha Sharma is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Auburn University. Her research focuses on nutrient recovery, electrochemical resource recovery, water reuse, trace metal cycling, and pollutant fate and removal.
Joël Brugger is a Professor of Synchrotron Geosciences at Monash University, where he is affiliated with the School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment. He earned his PhD from the University of Basel in 1996 and has held academic and research positions at the University of Adelaide and South Australian Museum before joining Monash in 2014. His research leverages advanced synchrotron techniques to investigate geochemical processes in natural and anthropogenic systems. His research interests include: Synchrotron-based geochemistry Formation of rare earth element deposits Biogeochemical cycling of critical and toxic elements (e.g., tellurium) Environmental behavior of radioactive particles (e.g., plutonium at Maralinga) Mineral-microbe-fluid interactions Sustainable mineral extraction technologies His recent publications highlight the use of high-energy X-rays to study ore formation, nanoparticle dynamics, and environmental contamination. These works demonstrate a strong trend toward interdisciplinary, experiment-driven geochemistry with implications for renewable energy and environmental safety. His research is frequently published in high-impact science communication platforms and peer-reviewed journals. Scientific awards and recognitions include: No specific awards listed in the source material. He actively engages in research supervision, consulting, and media outreach. His work is supported by the Australian Research Council and industry partners in the mining sector. He leads a multidisciplinary team and collaborates internationally, particularly in synchrotron science facilities in Europe. He has contributed to studies involving nanoscale imaging, environmental risk assessment, and clean technology development. He is involved in research teams and labs such as: Minerals, Microbes and Solutions research group (formerly at University of Adelaide) Monash Centre for Electron Microscopy Collaborations with Diamond Light Source (UK) and European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (France)
Jelena Vesković is a Researcher at the Department of Analytical Chemistry and Quality Control, Technical Faculty in Bor, University of Belgrade. Her work focuses on environmental chemistry, health risk assessment, and pollution source apportionment using advanced statistical models. Research Interests: Jelena specializes in analyzing potentially toxic elements in water and soil systems. Her studies integrate Monte Carlo simulations, multivariate analysis, and receptor models to assess contamination sources and health risks. Key areas include groundwater pollution, rare earth elements, and urban sediment toxicology. Recent Publications: Her 2025–2024 articles investigate radiological risks in groundwater, dietary cadmium exposure, PAH contamination in lakes, and soil-to-groundwater heavy metal migration using Monte Carlo and multivariate methods. Laboratory Affiliation: Works in the Department of Analytical Chemistry and Quality Control, contributing to environmental monitoring projects in mining regions and urban environments.
Andrew Sutherland is Professor of Organic Chemistry at the University of Glasgow , School of Chemistry. His research integrates synthetic organic chemistry with molecular imaging, focusing on PET/SPECT tracer development, fluorescent amino acid probes, and transition-metal catalysis for rapid scaffold assembly. Education: Not explicitly listed in the provided text. Research Interests: Molecular imaging of neurological diseases and cancer using PET/SPECT tracers Development of fluorescent amino acid probes for cell imaging Transition-metal-catalyzed transformations (Fe, Cu, Pd, Ni) One-pot multi-reaction processes for drug-like scaffolds and natural products Publication Trends: His 2024–2025 work emphasizes fluorogenic amino acids, radiohalogenation for PET imaging, and iron/copper-catalyzed C–H functionalization. Earlier work includes natural product synthesis and mechanistic studies on halodeboronation. Scientific Awards: None listed in the provided text. Grants & Collaborations: Extensive collaborations with imaging scientists (e.g., Sally Pimlott, Adriana Tavares) and synthetic chemists, evidenced by multi-author papers and joint PET ligand development. Research Group: Leads the Sutherland group , housed in the Joseph Black Building (C5-06), with active projects in chemical biology and organic synthesis.
Privatdozent Dr. Andreas Faust is a leading researcher at the European Institute for Molecular Imaging (EIMI) at the University of Münster, where he heads the Chemical Targeting Lab. His work focuses on developing innovative imaging agents for medical diagnostics, particularly in radiopharmaceutical chemistry and molecular imaging. He maintains strong affiliations with the Department of Nuclear Medicine at the University Hospital Münster and participates in the "Cells in Motion" excellence cluster, contributing to cutting-edge research at the intersection of chemistry, medicine, and imaging technology. Dr. Faust completed his chemistry studies at the University of Münster, earning his Diploma in 1999, followed by his doctoral degree (Dr. rer. nat.) in 2003 with research on artificial caffeine receptors. His academic journey continued with positions at the Department of Organic Chemistry and the Department of Nuclear Medicine before becoming head of the chemistry group at EIMI in 2011. Dr. Faust's research centers on organic and medicinal chemistry with specialization in radiopharmaceutical chemistry . His team develops novel tracers for diagnostic molecular imaging using positron emission tomography (PET), single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), optical imaging, and photoacoustic imaging. A significant portion of his work focuses on creating specific ligands for the alarmins S100A8/S100A9 and bacteria-specific tracers based on complex carbohydrates or siderophores. His research has important applications in inflammation imaging, infection diagnostics, and cancer theranostics, with emphasis on improving metabolic stability and target specificity of imaging agents. His publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to molecular imaging, with recent work emphasizing bacteria-specific PET tracers, inflammation imaging targeting S100 proteins, and novel optical imaging probes. The research shows a clear trajectory toward developing clinically applicable imaging agents with improved specificity and metabolic stability, particularly in the areas of infection diagnostics and inflammation monitoring. 2017: Best Poster Award at Symposium "Molecular Imaging Agents in Medicine," Groningen 2009: Young Investigator Award at Deutscher Röntgenkongress, Berlin 2005: Best Scientific Poster Award at 4th Annual Meeting of the Society of Molecular Imaging, Köln Dr. Faust leads multiple significant research projects, including as Coordinator of a project on immune cell distribution imaging (2019-2024) and as Principal Investigator for CRC-project A03 "Targeting of S100A8/A9 for imaging of inflammatory disorders" and research on vascular graft infections (both 2021-2024). His Chemical Targeting Lab comprises a multidisciplinary team working at the intersection of chemistry, microbiology, and medical imaging, securing substantial funding from the Innovative Medicines Initiative and DFG Collaborative Research Centre. The Chemical Targeting Lab maintains state-of-the-art facilities for chemical synthesis, radiochemistry, and biological testing. The lab collaborates extensively with microbiologists, clinicians, and imaging specialists to translate basic research into clinical applications. Current research directions include optimizing bacterial imaging probes for clinical diagnostics and developing new inflammation-specific tracers for early disease detection, with particular focus on S100A9-targeted imaging and siderophore-based bacterial detection systems.
Marcus Christl is a Lecturer at the ETH Zürich Department of Physics and Head of the Laboratory of Ion Beam Physics (LIP) . His academic profile focuses on Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) , cosmogenic nuclide dating, and environmental applications of isotope geochemistry. Office: HPK H 33, Otto-Stern-Weg 5, 8093 Zürich, Switzerland Phone: +41 44 633 38 84 / +41 44 633 65 07 Email: mchristl@phys.ethz.ch ORCID: 0000-0002-3131-6652 Dr. Christl teaches courses in Accelerator Mass Spectrometry and Quaternary Dating Methods , including: 402-0180-00L Ethics and Scientific Integrity for Doctoral Students in Physics 402-0620-00L Current Topics in Accelerator Mass Spectrometry and Its Applications 402-0621-00L Introduction to Accelerator Mass Spectrometry His research spans multiple disciplines through cosmogenic isotope analysis: Climate Science : Using 10 Be and 14 C records to reconstruct solar activity cycles and climate fluctuations over millennial timescales Geochronology : Developing novel dating techniques using 36 Cl/ 10 Be ratios for ice cores and landscape features Geomorphology : Quantifying erosion dynamics in diverse environments from the Alpine foreland to South African pediments Oceanography : Tracing Atlantic water transport patterns using 129 I– 236 U dual tracers Radiochemistry : Advancing methods for nuclear forensics and environmental pollutant analysis Recent publications reveal trends in: Refining AMS systems for analyzing transuranic elements Quantifying landscape evolution through multi-isotope approaches Understanding ocean circulation pathways using artificial radionuclides Investigating soil dynamics in glaciated and tropical environments Correlating cosmogenic production with sea level and climate changes
Hyun-soon Chong is a Professor of Chemistry at the Lewis College of Science and Letters , Illinois Institute of Technology. The Chong group focuses on interdisciplinary research spanning organic synthesis, medicinal chemistry, and nuclear medicine to develop targeted therapeutics for cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Education : B.S. from Kyung Hee University, Ph.D. from the University of North Texas Research interests include: Organic synthesis using aziridinium ions Development of bifunctional chelators for radiotherapy/imaging Bioconjugate chemistry for antibody-drug conjugates Targeted cancer therapies and diagnostics Nuclear medicine applications with isotopes like Cu-64, Y-90, and Lu-177 Key publication trends show expertise in chelation chemistry, bioconjugation, and radiopharmaceutical development. The group has advanced aziridinium ion-based methodologies and created novel agents with preclinical efficacy. Labs/teams: The Chong group specializes in synthetic strategies for enantiomerically enriched molecules and biomedical chelators. Contact: chong@illinoistech.edu
Olivier Tougait is a Professor at the Chemistry, materials and processes for sustainable nuclear power (CIMEND) department within the Unité de Catalyse et Chimie du Solide (UCCS) at Université Lille . He specializes in solid-state chemistry, nuclear materials, and actinide-based compounds, with a focus on understanding fuel cycle processes for nuclear energy. Academic Background: PhD in Chemistry (1998, Université de Rennes1), Postdoctoral Fellow at Northwestern University (1998-2000). Career: Lecturer at Rennes1 (2000-2014), now Professor at UCCS since 2014. Collaborations include the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) , Orano , and Framatome . Research Interests: Actinide-based intermetallic compounds Phase diagrams of nuclear materials Magnetocaloric properties Fuel cycle process optimization Synthesis and thermodynamic behavior of uranium alloys Collaborative industrial nuclear R&D Publications since 2012 focus on: Uranium-molybdenum fuel characterization Germanium/Aluminum substitution in actinide systems Thermal stability of uranyl peroxide nanoclusters Crystallographic analysis of heavy-fermion materials Labs: Directs the joint research laboratories LR4CU and LRC PUMA, which collaborate with Orano and Framatome on nuclear fuel cycle innovations.
Prof. Dr. Hüseyin Yapıcı is a faculty member in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Başkent University . His research focuses on Nuclear Energy Systems , Accelerator Technology , and Thermodynamics . Nuclear Reactor Design Energy Systems Optimization Heat Transfer Analysis His work involves numerical simulations , neutronic analysis , and nuclear waste transmutation . Recent publications highlight three-dimensional power density modeling in accelerator-driven systems and tritium production studies. Prof. Yapıcı has supervised numerous students, including Gizem Bakır , Alper Buğra Arslan , and Büşra Durmaz , across diverse projects from fusion-fission hybrids to renewable energy systems .
David Bastviken is a Professor at the Environmental Change Theme (TEMAM), Linköping University , specializing in environmental science and biogeochemical cycles. His research focuses on greenhouse gas emissions, particularly methane and carbon dioxide, from freshwater systems and human activities, with implications for climate policy and pollution management. Research Pillars : Aquatic greenhouse gas dynamics, chlorine cycling in soils, drinking water disinfection by-products, landscape-scale carbon budgets Methodologies : Drone-based sensing, hyperspectral imaging, sensor networks, cross-disciplinary ecosystem experiments Notable findings include the discovery of underestimated methane emissions from lakes and rivers, the role of trees in methane uptake , and natural chlorine production in boreal forests. His work has been funded by ERC , Formas , VINNOVA , and The Swedish Research Council . Recent publications highlight climate sensitivity of methane emissions, day-night emission patterns , and global methane budget modeling. He leads international collaborations across Amazonas , Arctic , and Boreal regions.
Dr. Peter Dunne is an Assistant Professor in Inorganic Energy Materials at Trinity College Dublin's Department of Chemistry. His research focuses on sustainable nanomaterials synthesis, particularly hydrothermal and solvothermal methods for producing inorganic nanocrystals. He has expertise in photocatalytic materials, layered double hydroxides, and 2D nanocomposites for water purification. Dunne's work emphasizes scalable production techniques and environmental impact assessment of nanomaterials. Education: BSc (Hons) Chemistry, National University of Ireland, Galway (2005) PhD in Chemistry, National University of Ireland, Galway (2009) Research Interests: His research integrates sustainable synthesis methods with advanced material characterization, emphasizing: Development of carbon dots from seaweed derivatives for optoelectronics Continuous-flow hydrothermal systems for energy materials Environmental lifecycle analysis of nanomaterial production Photocatalytic activity of transition metal-doped nanocrystals Current Project: Leading the SEAI-funded C-Weed project (2023–2026), exploring seaweed-derived carbon dots for energy applications like LEDs and photovoltaics. This work addresses sustainable materials design and renewable energy needs. Awards: No specific awards listed, but active in professional societies including the American Chemical Society. Grants/Labs: Recipient of SEAI funding for C-Weed project. Collaborates with international teams on nanomaterials projects, particularly in energy and environmental applications.
Dr Vincenzo Abbate is a Senior Lecturer in Bioanalysis at King's College London , affiliated with the Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine and serving as Programme Director for the MSc in Analytical Toxicology . He holds a Pharm.D. (2004, Federico II University of Naples) and a PhD in Chemistry and Analytical Sciences (2008, The Open University) . Prominent research themes include: Metal Chelators for Medical/Diagnostic Applications New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) Toxicology Forensic Drug Analysis Nuclear Medicine Radiotracers Recent publications highlight advancements in nanoneedles for lipidomics , thallium-based radiopharmaceuticals , and stability studies of synthetic cathinones , with a focus on interdisciplinary collaborations across bioanalysis, synthetic chemistry, and clinical translational research . Scientific Recognition : Maplethorpe Fellowship (2008) Chartered Chemist (CChem) and Chartered Scientist (CSci) President of IUPAC Subcommittee on Toxicology and Risk Assessment His grants and projects include BBSRC , MRC , and Parkinson’s UK funding, with industrial partnerships like Theragnostics Ltd and TicTac Communications . He leads a team of 10 researchers and is actively involved in Spatial Biology Network and Multiscale Biofilm Research Hub initiatives.
Thorsten Stumpf is a Professor and Director of the Institute of Resource Ecology at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR), with a joint professorship in Radiochemistry/Radioecology at Technische Universität Dresden. His work bridges fundamental chemistry and environmental safety in nuclear waste management. Research Interests: His research focuses on the molecular-level understanding of actinide and radionuclide behavior in the environment, including speciation, migration, and interaction with minerals, organic matter, and microorganisms. Key areas include radiochemistry, geochemistry, environmental chemistry, and nuclear waste disposal science. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in using advanced spectroscopic and synchrotron techniques (e.g., TRLFS, EXAFS, XRD) to study actinide speciation and redox behavior. Themes include bioassociation of radionuclides with plants and fungi, formation of actinide nanoparticles, and molecular interactions at mineral-water interfaces—critical for deep geological repository safety assessments. Scientific Awards: Fritz-Straßmann-Preis of the GDCh 'Fachgruppe Nuklearchemie' (2013) Advising and Grants: He has led significant research initiatives, including the Helmholtz-University Young Investigator Group and the Virtual Institute 'Advanced Solid – Aqueous Radiogeochemistry'. While specific students are not listed, his extensive publication record with multiple co-authors suggests active mentoring. His work is supported by Helmholtz Association funding and strategic collaborations. Labs and Teams: He leads the Institute of Resource Ecology at HZDR, which houses advanced laboratories for radiochemistry, spectroscopy, and environmental simulation. The institute is part of a larger network including CASUS and the Dresden High Magnetic Field Laboratory, enabling interdisciplinary research.
Dr. Giancarlo Pascali is a Conjoint Associate Professor at the School of Chemistry, UNSW Sydney , and Radiochemistry Team Leader at ANSTO's Camperdown cyclotron site. With a PhD in "Innovative Biomedical Technologies" from the University of Lecce (2004), he has held research positions at IFC-CNR , NIH , and GMP facilities in Milan and Pisa. His expertise spans radiochemical methods , radiopharmaceutical development , and microfluidic automation for nuclear medicine production. Education: PhD in Innovative Biomedical Technologies, University of Lecce (2004) BSc in Chemistry, University of Pisa (2001) Research interests focus on M 3 : Molecules, Methods, Machines . In Molecules , he designs radiopharmaceuticals for cancer , dementia , and inflammatory diseases . For Methods , his work explores photochemistry , electrochemistry , and mechanochemistry to label biomolecules with 18 F and other isotopes. Under Machines , he pioneers microfluidic systems for automated radiochemistry, emphasizing safety and process reliability . Editorial & Leadership Roles: Editorial Board Member of Nuclear Medicine and Biology , Contrast Media & Molecular Imaging , and Current Radiopharmaceuticals Executive Board of ANZSNM , ARTnet , and ASMI Asia-Oceania Director and iSRS2025 Chair for SRS
Jung-Ho Yu is Assistant Professor of Chemistry at the University of Waterloo, specializing in nanoscale bioanalytical platforms. His research develops nanotechnology for multiplexed molecular monitoring in biological systems, with applications in cancer imaging and diagnostics. Research focuses on: Design of excretable nanoparticle contrast agents Multiplexed tumor imaging using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy Advanced microscopy techniques for deep-tissue visualization Professional associations include the American Chemical Society and World Molecular Imaging Society. Teaches courses in Multi-Component Analysis and Analytical Chemistry.