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Ola NilsenView profile

Professor

• Inorganic Materials Chemistry
• Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD)
• Energy Storage Materials
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Ola Nilsen is a Professor of Inorganic Materials Chemistry at the University of Oslo, affiliated with the Department of Chemistry within the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. His research focuses on atomic layer deposition (ALD) and molecular layer deposition (MLD), specializing in the synthesis and application of thin films for energy storage, biocompatible surfaces, and advanced materials. Key areas include solid-state batteries, functional oxides, and hybrid materials. He leads the NAFUMA thin film research group and has designed over 10 ALD reactors for diverse substrate applications. Beyond academia, he co-founded the Nano School outreach program, teaching nanotechnology to high school students. Research Interests: Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) and Molecular Layer Deposition (MLD) Functional thin films for energy storage (e.g., Li-ion batteries) Bioactive surfaces and medical materials Crystal growth and thin film characterization Novel precursor development for ALD/MLD Articles Highlight Trends in: ALD-based battery materials (e.g., Si-based electrodes) Biocompatible hybrid films (e.g., Titaminates) Photoelectrocatalytic materials for water splitting Anion-ordered oxide chlorides Outreach and Education: Annual Nano School workshops for high schoolers Public lectures on nanotechnology and battery technology Key Collaborations: SOLARIS (solar photochemical H₂ projects), NAFUMA (nanostructures and functional materials), and international teams via UiO's open-access workshop infrastructure.

Tongsheng WangView profile

Researcher

• Microfluidics
• Magnetic Actuation
• Biomedical Engineering
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Tongsheng Wang is a Postdoc researcher in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology, affiliated with the Group Den Toonder. His research focuses on developing and applying magnetic artificial cilia for microfluidic systems, biomedical devices, and self-cleaning surfaces. Key areas include microfluidic mixing, shear-thinning fluid dynamics, and programmable motion control in lab-on-a-chip technologies. He completed his PhD in 2025, titled 'Programmable Magnetic Artificial Cilia and Their Microfluidic Applications.' Research Interests: - Microfluidics and lab-on-a-chip systems - Magnetic actuation and artificial cilia design - Anti-biofouling surfaces and self-cleaning mechanisms - Biomedical microdevices and organ-on-a-chip platforms - Fluid dynamics in microscale environments Recent Work Trends: Recent publications emphasize advancements in metachronal motion of magnetic cilia for enhanced mixing, microalgae growth enhancement, and integration of cilia-based pumps into biomedical devices. His work bridges mechanical engineering with biomedicine, addressing challenges in controlled microscale fluid handling and biocompatible surface engineering. Collaborations: Collaborations include projects on microfabricated medical devices and biomimetic systems. His work has been highlighted in media for innovations like miniaturized metachronal cilia, featured in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences .

Thomas HummelView profile

Academic

• Quantum Optics
• Cryogenic Electronics
• Integrated Photonics
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Thomas Hummel is a Research Associate and Member of the Institute for Photonic Quantum Systems (PhoQS) at the University of Paderborn. He is part of the Infrastructure Team 2 within PhoQS and affiliated with the Mesoscopic Quantum Optics research group. His work focuses on cryogenic electronics and quantum photonics, particularly in superconducting nanowire detectors and cryogenic systems. He holds an office at Warburger Str. 100, Room ST0.314, and can be reached via thomas.hummel@uni-paderborn.de or +49 5251 60-4592. His research interests include advancing cryogenic photon detection technologies, studying material properties under extreme conditions (e.g., lithium niobate's pyroelectric behavior), and developing high-performance quantum photonic devices. His recent publications (2023–2025) emphasize nanosecond-scale detector gating, photon-number-resolving systems, and integrated cryogenic photonics. No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided texts. His advising and grant activities are not detailed here, but his active participation in PhoQS and collaborations with groups like C. Silberhorn’s lab suggest involvement in major quantum technology initiatives. Thomas Hummel’s work is critical to the university’s efforts in photonic quantum systems and cryogenic instrumentation.

Yumi IjiriView profile

Professor

• Magnetic Materials
• Nanoparticle Physics
• Magnetostrictive Alloys
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Yumi Ijiri is the Francis D. Federighi Professor of Natural Sciences and Professor of Physics at Oberlin College, part of the College of Arts & Sciences. She holds a BA from Princeton University (1991), and MS (1994) and PhD (1996) from Cornell University. Her research focuses on synthesizing and understanding novel magnetic materials, including nanoparticles, nanocrystalline alloys, and exchange-biased systems. Techniques include polarized small-angle neutron scattering and collaborations with institutions like Carnegie Mellon University and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Key research areas include nanomagnetism, magnetostrictive materials, and biomedical applications of magnetic nanoparticles. She has led NSF-funded projects on nanoparticle magnetic interactions and has been a principal investigator on grants totaling over two decades. Notable collaborations include work with Sara Majetich (nanoparticle properties), Scott McCall (Fe-Ga alloys), and Maciej Zborowski (biomedical applications). Current Projects: Magnetostrictive materials for sensors, ferrite nanoparticle assemblies Grants: NSF RUI (2016–present), NASA (2004–2005), ACS-PRF (multiple periods) Teaching includes courses like Materials Physics (PHYS 340), Mechanics and Relativity (PHYS 110), and co-developed curricula such as the FYSP 143 seminar. She advises graduate and undergraduate researchers, including notable advisees Alex Yu ’23, Emily Everhart ’22, and Aidan Khelil ’22. Awards include NRC/NIST Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (1996–1998) and ACS-PRF summer fellowships. Her work bridges fundamental physics with applied technologies, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Magnetoresistive Sensors
• Non-Destructive Testing
• Neural Networks
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Diogo Caetano is an Invited Assistant Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Higher Technical Institute (University of Lisbon). His research focuses on advanced sensor systems, magnetoresistive technologies, and biomedical applications. Key areas include integrated circuits for magnetic sensors, non-destructive testing methodologies, neural networks for defect detection, and miniature diagnostic tools. He is affiliated with INESC MN, a prominent research unit in applied engineering. His work spans interdisciplinary projects such as magnetic flow cytometry for bacteria detection, eddy-current based industrial inspection systems, and low-power biomedical sensor interfaces. Recent contributions include innovations in sigma-delta modulators for organ-on-chip systems and high-resolution nondestructive test probes using magnetoresistive arrays. Caetano has co-authored over 30 technical publications and holds patents in sensor interface design and signal processing. His research emphasizes practical applications in healthcare, industrial automation, and structural monitoring, leveraging both hardware innovation and machine learning techniques.

Manuj AwasthiView profile

Lecturer

• Aeroacoustics
• Fluid Dynamics
• Supersonic Flows
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Dr. Manuj Awasthi is a Lecturer in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). He specializes in aeroacoustics, fluid dynamics, and experimental methods for noise reduction in aerospace systems. His research focuses on supersonic flows, boundary layer interactions, and the design of specialized facilities like the UNSW anechoic wind tunnel. University: University of New South Wales School: Engineering Department: Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Research interests include: Supersonic cylinder wake dynamics and acoustic wave propagation Tip clearance flow noise and boundary layer effects Leading-edge serrations and trailing-edge bluntness noise reduction Experimental investigations using 3D microphone arrays and anechoic wind tunnel setups Recent work highlights advancements in understanding near-field cylinder wakes across subsonic, transonic, and supersonic regimes, as well as parametric studies of tip leakage flow acoustics. His contributions span both numerical simulations and experimental validations, with a focus on wind tunnel testing and flow visualization techniques. Collaborations include development of specialized facilities like the UNSW tip clearance flow noise test rig and participation in global conferences such as the AIAA Aeroacoustics Conference.

Jerome MARTINView profile

Assistant Professor

• Plasmonics
• Nanomaterials
• Nanofabrication
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Jerome Martin is an Assistant Professor at the University of Technology of Troyes (UTT) and a member of the Light, Nanomaterials, and Nanotechnologies (L2n) laboratory, part of CNRS-UMR 7076. His research focuses on aluminum plasmonics, plasmon-assisted photoluminescence in ZnO, and nanospectroscopy/nanofabrication techniques. He has been affiliated with UTT since 2012, with prior postdoctoral work there from 2010–2012. Martin holds a PhD in Physics from Université de Lorraine (2009) and a Master's in Physics (Plasmas, Optoelectronics, Micro-Systems) from the same institution (2005). Research Interests : His work explores aluminum-based plasmonic systems for applications in nanophotonics, including optical antenna design, UV emission enhancement via surface lattice resonances, and nanofabrication methods for precise material structuring. He also investigates the interplay between material morphology (e.g., ZnO thin films) and optoelectronic properties. Key Contributions : Recent articles highlight advancements in scalable broadband optical antennas using Cayley tree geometries, zeptogram-scale chemical sensing via hybrid plasmonic-photonic sensors, and precise characterization of plasmonic resonances in aluminum nanostructures through electron microscopy and spectroscopy. Teaching : He instructs courses in optical technologies, quantum optics, semiconductor materials, and electricity/magnetism at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Labs & Facilities : Active in the L2n lab, which provides advanced resources for nanomaterial synthesis, spectroscopic analysis, and plasmonic device prototyping.

Farhan Abdul GhaffarView profile

Associate Professor

• RF and Microwaves
• Reconfigurable and Tunable RF devices
• System on Package
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Dr. Farhan Abdul Ghaffar is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Georgian College, affiliated with Lakehead University. He joined Lakehead University in August 2019. His research focuses on RF and microwave engineering, with a particular emphasis on reconfigurable and tunable RF devices, system-on-package integration, and flexible RF electronics. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Saudi Arabia, and has extensive academic qualifications including an M.Sc. from KAUST and a B.E. in Electronics Engineering from NED University, Pakistan. His research addresses challenges in antenna design, including phased arrays, leaky-wave antennas, and frequency/polarization reconfigurability. He has pioneered work on additive manufacturing with magnetic inks and field-programmable microwave substrates (FPMS), enabling dynamic adjustments in antenna performance. His innovations in wearable and flexible antennas have applications in medical dosimetry and industrial sensors. Notably, he has secured grants totaling over $2.3 million for bold research projects, including blood storage optimization and automotive radar systems. Dr. Ghaffar’s publications span 2010–2024, with a strong focus on tunable components, antenna arrays, and material-based solutions for RF systems. His recent work includes a 2024 phased array antenna using magnetically-controlled additive manufacturing and a 2023 full-duplex wireless power transfer system for industrial sensors. He has been featured in Lakehead University’s 'Big Ideas' series for his contributions to improving blood storage logistics via RF-enabled solutions. His academic contributions include 60+ peer-reviewed articles and collaborative projects with industry partners. While no formal awards are listed, his grant success and media coverage reflect his impactful research. Current activities involve advancing wearable electronics and reconfigurable microwave systems for diverse applications.

Neil BuchananView profile

Professor

• Antenna Design
• Wireless Power Transfer
• Space Applications
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Dr Neil Buchanan is a Reader in the School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Science at Queen's University Belfast. He is affiliated with the Wireless Communication Systems Institute and ECIT (Institute of Electronics, Communications & Information Technology). His research focuses on advanced antenna systems, wireless power transfer, space communication technologies, healthcare sensors, and high-efficiency RF circuits. Buchanan leads major projects such as R-NGIN (Next Generation Information Networks) and has pioneered innovations in retrodirective arrays, self-steered antennas, and satellite communication systems. He has secured £multi-million grants and holds 8 awards including the Belfast Business Top 50 Award (2012) and ESA Young Antenna Engineer Prize (2010). His research group collaborates globally, with recent work on microwave energy beaming for space-based solar farms, anti-plagiarism remote labs, and AI-resistant educational tools. Buchanan advises two PhD students and actively engages in public outreach via BBC and RTE media appearances on topics like space energy and wireless power. Key Projects: R-NGIN (2023-present), Wireless Power Transfer (2018-2023), FlisH Satellite Dish (2011-2014) Notable Awards: ESA Young Antenna Engineer Prize, Mobile World Scholar Gold Award Media Expertise: Featured in BBC Radio Ulster, RTE Futureville, and BelfastLive on solar farms and space energy Buchanan's work bridges academia and industry through innovations like hybrid delay-locked loops for satellite systems and novel RFID transceivers for healthcare applications. His lab hosts cutting-edge research in 5G/6G antenna design, beamforming techniques, and phased array systems.

Matteo NeriniView profile

Academic

• Wireless Communications
• Signal Processing
• Machine Learning
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Matteo Nerini is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Imperial College London's Wireless Communications and Signal Processing Lab within the Faculty of Engineering. His work focuses on signal processing and machine learning applications for wireless communications, particularly in Beyond Diagonal Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (BD-RIS) . He holds a Ph.D. (2024) and M.Sc. (2020) from Imperial College, and dual M.Sc. degrees from the University of Bologna (2020) and NTNU (2020). Visiting Researcher at Technical University of Munich (2023) Recipient of the Eryl Cadwallader Davies Prize (2025) for best PhD thesis His research explores advanced wireless systems including BD-RIS prototypes, analog computing with microwave networks, and optimization frameworks for reconfigurable surfaces. He has contributed to over 20 peer-reviewed publications and maintains active GitHub repositories on topics like 5G network slicing and BD-RIS design. Key technical areas include: RIS modeling and optimization Wideband OFDM communication systems Analog beamforming techniques Machine learning for network security His recent work emphasizes practical implementations of BD-RIS architectures and their impact on 5G/6G networks. Active collaborations involve both academic institutions and industry partners in wireless communication technologies.

David L. TrumperView profile

Professor

• Precision Engineering
• Mechatronics
• Control Systems
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David L. Trumper is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He has been affiliated with MIT since 1993, holding various academic ranks including Assistant and Associate Professor before attaining his current full Professorship. His academic journey includes degrees from MIT in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (B.Sc., 1980; M.Sc., 1984; Ph.D., 1990). Prior to MIT, he held academic positions at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and industry roles at Hewlett-Packard and Waters Chromatography Division of Millipore. Trumper’s research focuses on precision mechatronic systems, magnetic levitation, novel actuators and sensors, and biomedical device development. Key areas include high-precision motion control, magnetic suspensions, and applications in energy systems and bioengineering. He has contributed to advancements in linear motors, bearingless motors, and microphysiological systems (organs-on-chips). His honors include the IFAC Mechatronics Paper Prize (2014 and 2016), the 2017 NI Engineering Impact Award, and the MIT Committed to Caring Award. Trumper has also been involved in professional service, including roles on the NASCENT NSF Engineering Research Center Advisory Board and organizing committees for ASPE meetings. In teaching, he coordinates MIT’s Independent Activities Period and contributes to graduate admissions. His patents span electromagnetic imaging, bearingless motors, and microfluidic devices. Research labs associated with his work include LevLab and FlexLab, focusing on mechatronics and control systems education and advanced applications.

Shubhayu ChatterjeeView profile

Assistant Professor

• Quantum Many-Body Physics
• Condensed Matter Theory
• Quantum Sensing
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Shubhayu Chatterjee is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at Carnegie Mellon University 's Mellon College of Science. He earned his PhD in Physics from Harvard University (2018) and Integrated MSc in Physics from IIT Kanpur (2012). Prior to CMU, he served as a Postdoctoral Fellow at UC Berkeley (2018-2022). Research Focus : Quantum many-body physics, topological materials, quantum sensing, and correlated electronic systems Awards : PQI Community Collaboration Award (2023), Harvard GSAS Merit Fellowship (2016-17), President's Gold Medal at IIT Kanpur (2012) His recent work explores quantum critical phenomena, superconductivity mechanisms, and spin dynamics in 2D materials through quantum simulations and noise spectroscopy. Key collaborations include studies on rhomboidal trilayer graphene , twisted transition metal dichalcogenides , and quantum sensors for superconductivity imaging .

Jonathan PaxmanView profile

Professor

• Space Systems Engineering
• Meteor Tracking and Analysis
• Planetary Crater Detection Algorithms
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Professor Jonathan Paxman is a faculty member in the School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at Curtin University, affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the Office of the Provost. He holds a PhD (Cantab.) and is a Fellow of the Institute of Engineers Australia (FIEAust) and the Society for Higher Education in Australia (SFHEA). His research focuses on space systems engineering, meteor detection, planetary crater analysis, assistive technologies, and autonomous robotics control. Education: PhD in Engineering from the University of Cambridge (Cantab.), MPhil, and professional certifications in engineering and higher education. Teaching: Courses include Microcontroller Project and Linear Systems and Control . His research innovations include the Desert Fireball Network (DFN), a continental-scale meteor tracking system, and the Fireballs in the Sky citizen science app. He has pioneered automatic crater detection algorithms for Mars surface dating and developed control systems for autonomous spacecraft and robots. Key awards include the 2021 Research Team of the Year (Binar Space Program), 2016 Eureka Prize for Innovation in Citizen Science, and multiple teaching excellence citations. His work bridges academia and industry through projects like the Binar lunar mission series and assistive technologies for disability support. Grants and collaborations: Extensive funding for space exploration and planetary science projects. His team’s work has led to meteorite recoveries (e.g., Murrili) and contributed to Mars surface age mapping. Active in STEM outreach and curriculum innovation, including transforming pedagogy in science and engineering education. Labs/Teams: Leads the Desert Fireball Network and collaborates with NASA, ESA, and industry partners on space systems and planetary research initiatives.

Rodrigo Martinez-DuarteView profile

Associate Professor

• Micro/nanofabrication
• Carbonaceous materials
• Electrokinetics
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Dr. Rodrigo Martinez-Duarte is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Clemson University and a Faculty Scholar in the university’s School of Health Research. He also serves as elected President of the AES Electrophoresis Society and directs the Multiscale Manufacturing Laboratory (M²L), which he founded in 2013. Education: Ph.D. in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, University of California, Irvine, 2010 M.S. in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, University of California, Irvine, 2009 B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Tecnológico de Monterrey (Mexico), 2004 Research Interests: Dr. Martinez-Duarte’s scholarship sits at the intersection of micro/nanofabrication, carbonaceous materials, electrokinetics and microfluidics. He is internationally regarded as a pioneer of carbon-electrode dielectrophoresis (carbon-DEP), a technique that enables label-free manipulation and sorting of bioparticles, pathogens and cells. His group currently pursues advanced manufacturing routes—including origami, 3-D printing and bionanomanufacturing—to convert renewable cellulose into lightweight carbon and carbide structures for healthcare diagnostics, structural batteries and smart scaffolds. Publication Trends: Across 120+ peer-reviewed works his recent papers emphasize (i) low-voltage, battery-operated DEP platforms for point-of-care diagnostics, (ii) light-induced DEP for sub-100 nm “nanoweaving” with living microbial factories, and (iii) sustainable carbide/carbon origami derived from paper or bacterial cellulose. These strands collectively target scalable, low-cost, green manufacturing of micro- and nano-systems for health, energy and environmental monitoring. Scientific Awards & Leadership: UC-Irvine Public Impact Fellowship, 2010 Elected President, AES Electrophoresis Society (2020–2022 term; continues in leadership) Chair/organizer for multiple international symposia on electrokinetics and microfluidics Grants & Advising: His interdisciplinary program is supported by NSF, DOE, DTRA, NIH and industry partners. Graduate students and postdocs in M²L routinely collaborate across Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Bioengineering and the School of Health Research; alumni have entered academia, national labs and the medical-device sector. Labs & Teams: The Multiscale Manufacturing Laboratory houses facilities for carbon-MEMS, robocasting, DEP chip fabrication, and rapid prototyping. The group participates in Clemson’s celebration of Día de los Muertos, engaging the local community in STEAM outreach.

Thomas M. CrawfordView profile

Professor

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Nanotechnology
• Magnetic Materials
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Thomas M. Crawford is a Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of South Carolina, affiliated with the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences . His research focuses on Condensed Matter Physics , particularly magnetic materials at nanoscale lengths and pico/femtosecond timescales, utilizing self-assembly techniques for creating meta-architectures like magnetic nanoparticle arrays and multiferroic nanofibers. University: University of South Carolina College: McCausland College of Arts and Sciences Department: Department of Physics and Astronomy Crawford’s work leverages extreme magnetic field gradients (millions of Tesla per meter) to pattern nanoparticles with nanometer resolution, enabling novel imaging and nano-optics studies. He founded the startup MagAssemble LLC (acquired by Thorlabs Inc. in 2019) and collaborates with institutions including the University of Colorado, Clemson University, and the University of Florida. His research is funded by the NSF DMR and SC EPSCoR . Recent publications span both Astrophysics (e.g., M87 jet polarization, black hole shadow studies with ALMA and EHT) and Materials Science (e.g., multiferroic nanofibers, machine learning applications in telescope pointing). This dual focus highlights his interdisciplinary bridge between nanoscale magnetic phenomena and cosmological observations.