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Falk SchneiderView profile

Assistant Professor

• Fluorescence Microscopy
• Membrane Dynamics
• Biophysics
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Falk Schneider is an Assistant Professor at the University of Warwick, where since March 2025 he leads the Fluorescence and Membrane Dynamics (FMD) Lab. He is part of the Centre for Mechanochemical Cell Biology (CMCB) and the Cellular Interfaces Cluster, bringing together cell biologists, developmental biologists, and microscopists to understand membrane organization in fundamental biological processes. Dr. Schneider completed his Bachelor and Master studies in Biochemistry at Leibniz University in Hanover, Germany, beginning his scientific journey in 2010. He earned his PhD at the University of Oxford in the Eggeling Lab, which he joined in October 2015 and defended in January 2020. Following his PhD, he conducted postdoctoral work at the Fritzsche Lab for Biophysical Immunology at the University of Oxford and later at Scott Fraser's lab in the Translational Imaging Center at the University of Southern California (USC). His research centers on the development, advancement, and application of fluorescence microscopy and spectroscopy methods to quantitatively study cellular and sub-cellular dynamics. Dr. Schneider specializes in fluorescence fluctuation spectroscopy (FFS), particularly fluorescence correlation spectroscopy (FCS) in conjunction with super-resolution stimulated emission depletion (STED) microscopy. His work focuses on plasma membrane organization and signaling, biophysical imaging with smart probes like the Flipper tension probe, and computational simulations and data analysis using open-source Python programming. A significant portion of his recent work involves studying molecular interactions in physiological contexts using zebrafish as a model system. His publication record demonstrates expertise in quantifying biomolecular organization in membranes, with recent work on brightness-transit statistics (BTS) methodology that simultaneously measures diffusion dynamics and oligomerization. His research bridges advanced imaging techniques with fundamental biological questions about membrane organization in immune cells and developmental processes. Dr. Schneider has established strong technical expertise in both in vitro model membrane systems and in vivo applications, with a particular focus on making advanced quantitative imaging techniques more accessible to the broader research community through open-source software development and methodological tutorials.

• Additive Manufacturing
• Crystal Plasticity Modeling
• Microstructure Analysis
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Dylan Agius is a Research Fellow at Deakin University's School of Engineering, part of the Faculty of Science Engineering and Built Environment. Based at the Melbourne Burwood Campus, his research focuses on advanced computational modeling of material behavior with particular emphasis on additive manufacturing processes and crystal plasticity. Dr. Agius's research interests span multiple areas of materials science and mechanical engineering: Additive Manufacturing (particularly electron beam powder bed fusion and selective laser melting) Crystal Plasticity Modeling and Finite Element Analysis Microstructure Evolution and Characterization Residual Stress Analysis in Welded and Additively Manufactured Components Mechanical Behavior of Titanium and Stainless Steel Alloys Creep and Fatigue Deformation Mechanisms His publication record demonstrates a strong focus on integrating experimental characterization with computational modeling to understand and predict material behavior. Recent work has particularly emphasized the relationship between microstructure and mechanical properties in additively manufactured metals, with applications to aerospace and safety-critical components. His research often combines advanced techniques like electron backscatter diffraction with sophisticated modeling approaches to capture material behavior at multiple scales. Dr. Agius has published extensively in high-impact journals such as International Journal of Plasticity, Materials Science and Engineering: A, and Additive Manufacturing. His research has been cited extensively, with several papers exceeding 50 citations. His collaborative research involves working with experts in materials characterization, mechanical testing, and computational modeling. Current projects appear to focus on optimizing additive manufacturing processes through computational prediction of microstructure and properties, as well as developing more accurate models for predicting deformation behavior in complex loading scenarios.

Frances RiveraView profile

Lecturer

• Biological Anthropology
• Human Evolution
• Forensic Anthropology
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Dr. Frances Rivera serves as a Temporary Lecturer at Baylor University specializing in Biological Anthropology, with research focusing on human evolution, forensic anthropology, and bioarchaeology. Her work integrates field studies from Turkana, Kenya and Libya's Fezzan region with laboratory analysis of cranial morphology and skeletal pathology. Her academic credentials include: PhD in Biological Anthropology from University of Cambridge (2014) MPhil in Human Evolutionary Studies from University of Cambridge (2010) MA in Museum Studies from Texas Tech University (2006) BA in Sociology (Anthropology minor) from St. Mary’s University (2002) Dr. Rivera's research examines modern human biological diversity through cranial vault thickness analysis, forensic anthropology applications, and paleopathological investigations of health/disease in ancient populations. Her methodological innovations combine virtual CT scanning with manual measurement techniques, particularly applied to African Pleistocene-Holocene hominin remains and contemporary forensic cases. Published works from 2011-2021 demonstrate consistent focus on African human evolution, with key contributions to understanding cranial variation, prehistoric violence, skeletal pathology etiology, and hunter-gatherer adaptations. Her research bridges paleoanthropology, bioarchaeology, and forensic science through interdisciplinary analysis of hominin fossils and archaeological contexts. Field experience includes bioarchaeological work in Turkana, Kenya and the Libyan Sahara, complemented by forensic training at Houston's Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences where she worked alongside Forensic Anthropology Diplomates in medical examiner settings.

Sébastien ThomasseyView profile

Associate Professor

• Supply Chain Management
• Production Optimization
• Sales Forecasting
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Sébastien Thomassey is an Associate Professor at the National School of Arts and Textile Industries (ENSAIT), specializing in AI-driven solutions for textile engineering. His research focuses on optimizing fashion supply chains through machine learning applications in production management, sales forecasting, and sustainable manufacturing. He leads the Research Human Centered Design Group and coordinates multiple EU-funded projects including H2020's FBD-BModels and Erasmus+'s Digital Fashion initiative. His core research integrates: Supply chain optimization using AI forecasting models Textile manufacturing process automation Sustainable production lifecycle management Human-machine interaction in industrial settings Recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on AI applications in textile anomaly detection (2024), digital twin technology (2023), and reinforcement learning for process optimization (2021). Awards include: Top 25 Most Cited Article in International Journal of Information Management (2021) He coordinates €5M+ in collaborative grants including: Fashion Trends 4.0 (Région Hauts-de-France) SMDTex Erasmus Mundus doctorate program H2020 FBD-BModels textile supply chain project Leads the Human Centered Design Group developing sensor-based textile tracking systems and industrial AI solutions.

Mariana APOSTOLView profile

Researcher

• Nanomaterials
• Graphene Research
• Optoelectronics
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Mariana APOSTOL is an Assistant Researcher at the National Institute of Materials Physics (INFIM), working within the Laboratory of Functional Nanostructures. Her research spans multiple disciplines at the intersection of materials science, physics, and biophysics. Her research interests focus on nanomaterials, particularly graphene synthesis and characterization, ZnO nanowires/graphene nanohybrids, and their applications in electronic devices and optoelectronics. She also investigates thermoelectric phenomena, protein conformational changes under light exposure, and superconducting materials. Her work combines experimental approaches with theoretical modeling, as evidenced by her publications involving DFT calculations and physical modeling of complex systems. Her recent publications (2023-2024) demonstrate a strong focus on graphene-based electronic devices and ZnO nanowire/graphene heterostructures for optoelectronic applications, showing continuity in her research trajectory that extends back to superconductivity studies from the 1980s and 1990s. The interdisciplinary nature of her work connects condensed matter physics with biophysical phenomena. Mariana collaborates extensively with researchers across multiple institutions, as shown by the co-authorship patterns in her publications. Her work has been published in reputable journals including Journal of Alloys and Compounds, European Physical Journal B, and Journal of Applied Physics.