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Alexandre BroloView profile

Professor

• Surface Spectroscopy
• Raman Spectroscopy
• Nanotechnology
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Prof. Alexandre Brolo is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Chemistry at the University of Victoria (UVic), Canada. He holds a PhD from the University of Waterloo. His research focuses on surface processes, spectroscopic methods (particularly Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy/SERS), metallic nanostructures, and applications in electrochemistry, biosensors, and single-molecule detection. Brolo teaches courses in analytical and physical chemistry, emphasizing instrumental analysis, electrochemistry, and spectroscopy. Research interests include developing SERS-based biosensors for disease detection (e.g., Zika virus, cancer biomarkers), studying radiation-induced metabolic changes in tumors via Raman spectroscopy and machine learning, and advancing plasmonic nanostructures for photonic applications. His group collaborates on ex vivo circulating tumor cell detection, light-trapping photovoltaics, and nanomaterial synthesis. Key facilities include the FIPS (Functional Interfacial and Plasmonic Systems) Labs managed by Dr. Michele de Souza. Brolo’s work bridges analytical chemistry, nanotechnology, and biomedical applications, with a focus on translating fundamental discoveries into practical diagnostic and energy solutions. His contributions span over 150 publications, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to surface science and nanotechnology.

• Mineralogy
• Mineral Spectroscopy
• Environmental Geochemistry
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Dr. Yuanming Pan is a Professor in the Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan, College of Arts and Science. His research focuses on mineralogy, mineral spectroscopy, and environmental geochemistry, with applications to critical minerals and sustainable development. Research interests include mineral deposit formation, geochemical processes in magmatic-hydrothermal systems, and innovative remediation strategies for environmental contaminants. His work integrates experimental and computational approaches to understand mineral behavior under extreme conditions. Recent publications emphasize advanced spectroscopic techniques (EPR/XAS/XPS) and geochemical modeling to address challenges in mineral resource sustainability, acid mine drainage, and rare earth element enrichment. Article trends reveal strong interdisciplinary collaboration across geology, materials science, and environmental engineering. Laboratory activities include the Saskatchewan Isotope Laboratory, supporting cutting-edge research in mineral-inspired materials and environmental geochemistry.

Sertaç ÖndeView profile

Professor

• Plant Molecular Genetics
• Plant Biotechnology
• Plant Tissue Culture
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Prof. Sertaç Önde is a Professor in the Department of Biology at the Middle East Technical University (METU). He holds academic affiliations within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and specializes in Plant Molecular Genetics, Plant Biotechnology, and Bioethics. His work integrates plant physiology, tissue culture techniques, and genetic engineering to address challenges in crop improvement and conservation. Education: Ph.D., Department of Genetics, University of Leeds, U.K. (1992) M.Sc., Department of Biology, METU, Turkey (1988) B.Sc., Department of Biology, METU, Turkey (1986) Research Interests: Prof. Önde focuses on plant genetic diversity, particularly in Turkish native species, GMO ethics, and ancient seed resurrection. His lab develops micropropagation methods for endangered plants and uses molecular tools to study crop evolution. Current projects include climate resilience in pines and wheat phylogenetics through chloroplast DNA analysis. Advising & Grants: He has advised 19 theses and led 6 research projects. His work bridges basic science and applied biotechnology, with recent emphasis on ancient DNA recovery from seeds and FTIR-based phylogenetic analysis. Labs/Teams: Active in METU's Plant Biotechnology and Molecular Genetics research groups, collaborating on tissue culture protocols and GMO regulatory frameworks.

Dennis L. ParkerView profile

Professor

• Medical Imaging
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA)
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Dennis L. Parker is a Professor in the Departments of Radiology & Imaging Sciences and Biomedical Informatics at the University of Utah. He serves as the Mark H. Huntsman Endowed Professor and founded the Utah Center for Advanced Imaging Research (UCAR), directing it from 2003–2016. His work focuses on the mathematics and physics of medical imaging , particularly MRI and MR-guided thermal therapies . Education: PhD in Medical Biophysics and Computing (University of Utah), MS in Physics (Brigham Young University), BS in Physics (Brigham Young University) Dr. Parker has pioneered MRI thermometry for thermal therapy guidance, MR angiography techniques (MOTSA), and carotid plaque analysis using diffusion-weighted MRI. His research integrates acoustic radiation force , shear wave elastography , and focused ultrasound for non-invasive interventions. Recent publications emphasize dynamic T1/T2* mapping , skull microstructure modeling , and AI-driven tissue property estimation . His work has been funded by NIH R01 grants and VA Merit Awards . Scientific Recognition: Distinguished Research Award, University of Utah (2000) Fellow, American Institute for Medical and Biomedical Engineering (2008) Fellow, International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (2015) He has mentored over 80 trainees , many of whom now hold academic positions. His Neurovascular Imaging Group develops non-invasive MRI methods to replace risky X-ray angiography, advancing global standards in vessel wall imaging and atherosclerosis detection .

Deborah O'ConnellView profile

Professor

• Low-Temperature Plasma Technology
• Plasma Medicine
• Environmental Plasma Applications
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Prof. Deborah O'Connell is a Full Professor and Director of the National Centre for Plasma Science and Technology (NCPST) at Dublin City University (DCU). She holds a PhD from DCU and has held prestigious positions including Chair at the University of York (UK) and EU Marie Curie Fellowship at Queen’s University Belfast. Her research focuses on plasma-based technologies addressing global challenges in biomedical and environmental sectors, including plasma medicine, antimicrobial applications, and green chemistry solutions. Her work emphasizes atmospheric pressure plasmas, plasma activated liquids, and diagnostic techniques. She has pioneered advancements in plasma-jet design and reactive species control. Key achievements include the Quantemol database development and co-founding the International Conference on Data-Driven Plasma Science. Prof. O'Connell has received international recognition, including the EPS/IoP Crookes Prize (2018) and the IoP Hershkowitz Award (2013). She actively contributes to global plasma science through leadership roles in the International Plasma Chemistry Society and IUVSTA's Plasma Science & Techniques Division. Her interdisciplinary research integrates plasma physics, chemistry, and biology to advance therapies and sustainable technologies. Current work explores plasma applications in agriculture, cancer treatment, and environmental remediation.

• Theoretical Chemistry
• Quantum Chemistry
• Molecular Structure
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Aristotle Papakondylis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Research specializes in theoretical quantum chemistry, focusing on ab initio investigations of diatomic molecules and exotic species. Publications analyze electronic structures, bonding mechanisms, and spectroscopic properties using high-accuracy computational methods. Recent studies examine transition metal diatomics (ScV), boron halides, and unstable compounds like CN2/CP2. Work emphasizes precision in predicting molecular states and ionic behavior. No awards, student supervision, or lab affiliations detailed.

Vadoud NiriView profile

Associate Professor

• Analytical Chemistry
• Environmental Monitoring
• Pharmaceutical Analysis
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Vadoud Niri is an Associate Professor in the Chemistry Department at SUNY Oswego. His research focuses on developing analytical methods for environmental monitoring, pharmaceutical analysis, food safety, and plant emission studies using advanced techniques like SPME, NTD, GC-MS, and HPLC. He has presented at major conferences including the American Chemical Society National Meetings and regional ACS events. Education: Post-doctoral fellow at University of North Dakota (2009-2010) Post-doctoral fellow at University of Waterloo (2004-2008) Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from University of Tabriz His research interests include pollutant monitoring in air/water/soil, drug analysis in pharmaceuticals, toxin detection in food, and volatile organic compound analysis in urban environments. Techniques emphasize solvent-free sampling and advanced spectroscopic instrumentation. He has actively contributed to local environmental studies, such as assessing heavy metal contamination in Oswego farmland soils and VOCs in city drinking water. His conference presentations highlight interdisciplinary applications of analytical chemistry in public health, environmental sustainability, and consumer product safety. Ongoing work includes evaluating indoor plant efficacy for VOC removal and advancing e-cigarette toxicity analysis.

Ganesh PokharelView profile

Assistant Professor

• Quantum Materials
• Condensed Matter Physics
• Solid-State Chemistry
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Ganesh Pokharel, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Physics at the University of West Georgia within the Dr. Perry College of Mathematics, Computing, and Sciences. His research focuses on quantum materials with applications in energy storage and magnetism, utilizing solid-state reactions and advanced characterization techniques. Prior to this role, he held postdoctoral positions at the University of California-Santa Barbara (UCSB) and completed his education at Tribhuvan University (Nepal), the University of Memphis, and the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Dr. Pokharel has taught a wide range of physics courses at both high school and university levels, including introductory physics, experimental physics, and materials science. He actively mentors students in research programs such as the Quantum Foundry summer internship at UCSB, emphasizing hands-on experimental learning and integration of cutting-edge technologies into curricula. His research interests span the synthesis and characterization of magnetic materials, charge density wave phenomena in kagome metals, and topological electronic states. Recent work includes studies on Fermi surface reconstruction under pressure, nanoscale charge order visualization, and the interplay between electronic and structural phases in quantum materials. Dr. Pokharel’s advising and grant activities include coordinating mentorship programs for undergraduate researchers and contributing to initiatives in materials synthesis and high-pressure crystal growth. He is affiliated with laboratories exploring advanced materials characterization techniques and has collaborated on projects involving neutron scattering, angle-resolved photoemission, and in situ spectroscopic methods.

Paul FrancisView profile

Professor

• Astronomy
• Astrophysics
• Education Technology
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Professor Paul Francis is an astronomer and educator at the Australian National University (ANU), affiliated with the Research School of Astronomy & Astrophysics within the ANU College of Science and Medicine. He holds the title of ANU Distinguished Educator and has received awards including the 2016 Australian Award for University Teaching and the 2000 ANU Vice Chancellor's Award for Teaching. His research focuses on innovative education methods, active galactic nuclei (AGN), high-redshift galaxies, and Lyman-alpha blobs. He teaches courses such as PHYS1101, ASTR1001, and ASTR1003, and leads massive open online courses (MOOCs) in astronomy. Francis has contributed to major projects like the Southern Sky Survey and SkyMapper telescope initiatives. His research explores phenomena such as galaxy formation, quasar environments, and interstellar medium dynamics. Notable publications investigate Lyman-alpha blob gas dynamics, AGN emission mechanisms, and survey methodologies. Francis has supervised projects on topics like comet demographics and stellar occultations. His educational work emphasizes inquiry-based learning and MOOC development, with studies on student demographics in online courses. Scientific Awards: ANU Distinguished Educator, 2016 Australian Teaching Award, 2000 ANU Teaching Award Grants: Involved in the Southern Sky Survey (2003–2011) and SkyMapper projects Labs/Teams: Research School of Astronomy & Astrophysics, ANU Researcher Portal

Anna MooreView profile

Professor

• Astronomy
• Astrophysics
• Space Instrumentation
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Professor Anna Moore is a prominent academic and researcher in Astronomy & Astrophysics at the Australian National University (ANU). She holds dual roles as Director of the ANU Institute for Space and Director of the Advanced Instrumentation and Technology Centre at Mount Stromlo Observatories. Her research focuses on space and ground-based instrumentation, including the Palomar Gattini-IR survey and DREAMS telescope projects. She contributed to the formation of the Australian Space Agency as a member of the Space Expert Reference Group (2018). Her work emphasizes infrared transient detection, stellar astrophysics, and instrumentation development. Key projects include the Palomar Gattini-IR survey for near-infrared transients and the DREAMS telescope for Antarctic-based wide-field astronomy. Recent research includes studies of Be stars in X-ray binaries, supernova progenitors, and Galactic novae. Moore’s publications span over a decade, addressing topics like Lyman-α emission in cosmic structures, multi-messenger astronomy, and instrumentation challenges. She has pioneered methods to uncover optically obscured Galactic novae and symbiotic stars using near-infrared data. Her professional service includes leadership in Australian space initiatives and academic instrumentation. The Advanced Instrumentation Technology Centre (AITC), under her directorship, develops cutting-edge tools for astrophysical research despite operational challenges posed by environmental and pandemic disruptions.

Suzana K. StrausView profile

Professor

• Membrane Proteins
• Antimicrobial Peptides
• Solid-State Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)
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Suzana K. Straus is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of British Columbia (UBC), part of the Faculty of Science. Her research focuses on membrane proteins, antimicrobial peptides, and solid-state NMR techniques. She holds a BSc (Honours) from McGill University and a PhD from ETH Zurich. Her work integrates spectroscopic methods to study biomolecules in native lipid environments, with applications in drug design and understanding viral proteins linked to diseases like multiple sclerosis. Key projects include developing novel antibiotics and elucidating mechanisms of action for host defense peptides. Straus has advised numerous graduate and undergraduate students, contributing to over 100 peer-reviewed publications. She leads the Straus Group at UBC, collaborating on projects ranging from antimicrobial conjugates to HHV-6 protein interactions.

Michael Yudistira PATUWOView profile

Lecturer

• Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationship (QSAR)
• Spectrophotometry
• Quantum Chemistry
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Michael Yudistira PATUWO is a Lecturer in the Department of Chemistry at the National University of Singapore (NUS). He holds a Ph.D. (2011) and B.Sc. (2007) from NUS. His teaching responsibilities include courses on physical chemistry applications, analytical chemistry experiments, computational thinking in chemistry, and capstone projects. Education highlights include developing a Raspberry Pi-based UV-Vis spectrophotometer for undergraduate education and mentoring the Science Research Programme for junior college students. Notably, his mentee Nguyen Ngoc Bao Han won a Gold award at the Singapore Science and Engineering Fair 2022 for QSAR modeling research. Research interests span quantum chemical descriptors in QSAR/QSPR modeling, spectroscopic instrumentation for education, and reaction dynamics. He has received the Faculty Teaching Excellence Award AY2017/2018. Teaching contributions for AY2024/2025 include courses CM3131, CM3192, CM3267, CM5192, CM5244, and HS2902. His research has been published in journals like Journal of Chemical Education , Chemical Physics Letters , and Journal of Chemical Physics .

NG Yee HongView profile

Part-Time Lecturer

• Computational Chemistry

NG Yee Hong serves as a PartTime Lecturer at the National University of Singapore, holding a Ph.D. in Chemistry (2016) and B.Sc. (Hons) (2011) from the same institution. His academic background includes: Ph.D., National University of Singapore (2016) B.Sc. (Hons), National University of Singapore (2011) Specializing in Computational Chemistry, his research develops advanced methodologies for calculating nuclear magnetic resonance properties, with emphasis on quantum mechanical simulations of molecular systems. This work bridges theoretical chemistry and practical spectroscopic applications. His publication record demonstrates consistent innovation in computational approaches to nuclear shielding constants, utilizing techniques like Quantum Diffusion Monte Carlo across quantum chemistry and physical chemistry domains. These contributions advance precision in molecular property prediction. Recognition includes the President’s Graduate Fellowship (2011). His current teaching assignment for AY2024/2025 covers HSI1000 How Science Works, Why Science Works, focusing on scientific epistemology and methodology.

• Biomathematics
• Network Science
• Dynamical Systems
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Mauricio Barahona is a Professor of Biomathematics and Director of the EPSRC Centre for Mathematics of Precision Healthcare at Imperial College London. He holds appointments in the Department of Mathematics within the Faculty of Natural Sciences. His research integrates dynamical systems, network science, and machine learning to address challenges in healthcare, biological systems, and complex networks. He obtained his PhD in Theoretical Physics from MIT, followed by postdoctoral fellowships at Stanford and Caltech. Key roles include leading the EPSRC Centre since 2016 and contributing to interdisciplinary initiatives such as the Biomathematics Group and the Artificial Intelligence Network. His work spans disease clustering analysis, healthcare system optimization, and applications of AI in precision medicine. He has pioneered methods for analyzing complex networks in biological and clinical contexts, including protein dynamics, antimicrobial resistance spread, and multimorbidity patterns. Research focuses on network-based models for healthcare integration, disease co-occurrence patterns, and machine learning techniques for biomedical data. His lab develops tools like RamanSPy for spectroscopic analysis and HCGA for network phenotyping. Collaborations involve diverse fields from physics to clinical medicine, emphasizing translational applications.

Stephen FaulknerView profile

Professor

• Synthetic Chemistry
• Spectroscopy
• Biomedical Imaging
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Professor Stephen Faulkner is a leading academic at the University of Oxford, serving as Head of the Department of Chemistry at Keble College. His research focuses on the synthesis and application of lanthanide complexes for advanced biomedical imaging and sensing technologies. Key areas include ratiometric probes for redox stress detection, luminescent materials for MRI/FLIM imaging, and targeted drug delivery systems using supramolecular chemistry. His work bridges inorganic chemistry, spectroscopy, and biomedicine to address challenges in molecular diagnostics and therapeutics. Research Highlights: Development of heterometallic lanthanide complexes for dual-modal imaging (MRI + luminescence) Pioneering studies on photoswitchable luminescent probes controlled by light Innovative approaches to quantify biological analytes via ratiometric sensing Exploration of ligand-induced magnetic anisotropy effects in lanthanide systems Recent Trends in Publications: Professor Faulkner's recent work emphasizes nanohybrid materials for cellular imaging, hypoxia-level discrimination in cancer cells, and sustainable polymerization catalysts. His lab has also advanced techniques like time-gated imaging to detect ultra-low probe concentrations ( Awards & Recognition: While no specific awards are listed, his contributions to lanthanide-based imaging probes have been widely cited in the field. Labs & Teams: The Faulkner Group at the University of Oxford focuses on interdisciplinary projects combining synthetic chemistry, analytical methods, and biomedical applications. Current initiatives include developing MRI-compatible ratiometric probes and exploring luminescence in near-infrared regimes.