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Dario Vretenar is a Professor of Physics at the Department of Physics, Faculty of Sciences, University of Zagreb (since 2001). He has held academic roles including Associate Professor (1997-2001) and Assistant Professor (1993-1997). His research focuses on theoretical nuclear physics, particularly energy density functional theory, nuclear weak interactions, and computational physics. He has held visiting positions at institutions such as Technical University Munich (Visiting Professor, 1999-2000) and University of Tokyo (2010). Education: Ph.D. in Theoretical Nuclear Physics (University of Zagreb, 1988); M.Sc. in Physics (University of Zagreb, 1982). Postdoctoral fellowships included Yale University (1990) and Alexander von Humboldt Fellowships at Technical University Munich (1991-1993, 1997). Research Interests: Algebraic structure models for high-angular momentum states Low-energy nuclear effective field theory Nuclear astrophysical applications Development of relativistic energy density functionals Publications: Over 210 peer-reviewed articles (h-index 43, 7,000+ citations), 8 books, and 100+ conference contributions. Notable works include studies on nuclear clustering, quantum phase transitions, and neutron skin structure. Awards: Croatian Academy of Science and Arts Award for Science and Mathematics (2002) Croatian National Award for Science (2003) Fellow of the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts (2012) Service Roles: President of the Croatian Science Foundation (2013–present) Chair of the Physics Committee, Agency for Science and Higher Education, Croatia (2009–present) Board Member of Euroschool on Exotic Beams (2012–present) Teaching: Courses include Quantum Physics, Nuclear Structure, and Nuclear Astrophysics at undergraduate and graduate levels. Supervised numerous students in theoretical nuclear physics.

• Theoretical Nuclear Physics
• Energy Density Functional Theory
• Low-Energy Nuclear Effective Field Theory
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Thorsten Schumm - Academic Overview Thorsten Schumm is an Associate Professor at Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien), leading the Quantum Metrology research group within the Atomic Institute. He is a key member of the Erwin Schrödinger Center for Quantum Science & Technology (ESQ) and the Vienna Center for Quantum Science and Technology (VCQ). His research focuses on developing novel quantum measurement techniques, particularly nuclear clocks using thorium-229 isotopes and matter-wave interferometry with collective many-body states. Key Affiliations & Roles Associate Professor, TU Wien (since 201X) ERC Synergy Grant recipient (2019) for the 'Thorium Nuclear Clock' project Principal Investigator for EU-funded MoSaiQC network (2019) and AQUclock project (2022) Research Interests His work bridges quantum metrology with nuclear physics , precision spectroscopy , and many-body quantum systems . He pioneers the development of nuclear clocks—next-generation timekeeping devices using nuclear transitions instead of electronic transitions for unprecedented accuracy. Recent breakthroughs include direct measurement of the thorium-229 isomer energy and advances in laser-driven nuclear excitation techniques. Notable Achievements 2019 ERC Synergy Grant: Enabled global collaboration toward the world's most precise atomic clock 2022 AQUclock project: TU Wien collaboration with Austrian authorities to build state-of-the-art atomic infrastructure 2019: First experimental determination of thorium-229 isomer energy published in Nature Academic Leadership He has mentored 5 PhD students and hosted 5 postdoctoral researchers. His group actively participates in the Vienna Graduate Program on Complex Quantum Systems (COQUS), training the next generation of quantum scientists.

• Quantum Metrology
• Precision Measurements
• Nuclear Physics
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Professor Thierry Langer is a Full Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry at the University of Vienna’s Faculty of Life Sciences (Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences). He leads research in computational drug design, with a focus on pharmacophore modeling, 3D-QSAR analysis, and AI-driven molecular design. His work bridges theoretical and experimental chemistry, addressing targets like viral proteases (e.g., SARS-CoV-2), GABA receptors, and dopamine transporters. Research interests include: Pharmacophore-guided drug discovery for anti-viral and CNS therapies Development of next-generation computational tools (e.g., PharmacoMatch, QPhAR) Protein-ligand interaction modeling using neural networks and graph-based algorithms Recent studies focus on: Inhibitors for herpesvirus nuclear egress complexes, AI-optimized antivirals, and dopamine transporter inhibitors for cognitive enhancement. His lab collaborates on projects like the NeuroDeRisk initiative to de-risk neurotoxic compounds. Publications emphasize drug repurposing, metabolic pathway analysis, and scalable synthesis methods for promising drug candidates.

• Computer-Aided Molecular Design
• Pharmacophore Modeling
• Drug Discovery
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Shoji Nagamiya is a distinguished physicist specializing in high-energy nuclear collisions and quark-gluon plasma research. He held academic positions including Professor at the University of Tokyo (1997–2013) and KEK (1997–2012), and directed J-PARC (2006–2012). Currently, he serves as a Science Advisor at RIKEN, advising Japan's particle/nuclear physics accelerators. His research focuses on RHIC experiments (PHENIX collaboration) and J-PARC accelerator design. Education : B.Sc. Physics, University of Tokyo (1967) M.Sc. Osaka University (1969) Ph.D. Osaka University (1972) Research Interests : Nuclear physics at extreme conditions, quark-gluon plasma formation, heavy-ion collision dynamics, and accelerator technology. His work explores phenomena like jet quenching, strangeness production, and relativistic collision mechanisms using facilities like RHIC and J-PARC. Key Awards : Order of Merit (Hungary, 2013) Japanese Inoue Science Prize (1992) APS Fellowship (1987) Leadership Roles : Chair, Columbia University Physics Department (1991–1994) President, Physical Society of Japan (2010–2011) Chair, IUPAP C12 Commission (2002–2005)

• High Energy Physics
• Nuclear Physics
• Quark-Gluon Plasma
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Larissa V. Bravina is a Professor of Theoretical Physics at the Department of Physics, University of Oslo (2003-present). Her career spans institutions across Russia, Norway, and Germany, including post-doctoral work at the University of Bergen and fellowships at the University of Frankfurt. Education PhD in Physics and Mathematics (1990, Moscow State University) Master Degree in Physics (1982, Moscow State University) Bravina specializes in theoretical modeling of relativistic heavy-ion collisions, focusing on Quark-Gluon Plasma formation, hydrodynamic evolution, jet quenching, and anisotropic flow. Her work integrates computational physics for simulating pp, Pb+Pb, and A+A collisions at LHC energies. Article Trends Her recent publications emphasize Monte Carlo simulations , shear viscosity , Unruh effect , and QCD phase transitions , with collaborations on laser-induced fusion and hyperon polarization . Key keywords include Nuclear Physics , Computational Modeling , and Quantum Chromodynamics . Scientific Awards Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship (1997) 3rd Prize, SINP MSU Young Scientists Competition (1989) 1st Prize (Group), SINP MSU Young Scientists Competition (1987) Advising & Collaborations She has supervised 4 doctoral students to completion (Konrad Tywoniuk, Ionut Arsene, Mads S. Nilsson, Gylnara Eyyubova) and currently mentors 2 unnamed students. Bravina organizes the annual international conference New Frontiers in Physics and collaborates with institutions like Los Alamos National Laboratory, Niels Bohr Institute, and ITEP Moscow.

• Theoretical Physics
• Relativistic Heavy Ion Collisions
• Monte Carlo String Models
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Takaharu Otsuka is Professor of Physics at The University of Tokyo since 1997, Director of the Center for Nuclear Study (2005-present), and Adjunct Professor at Michigan State University's National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory (2005-present). His career spans Japan Atomic Energy Research Institute, RIKEN, and international collaborations including University of Leuven. His academic credentials: B.Sc., University of Tokyo (1974) M.Sc., University of Tokyo (1976) D.Sc., University of Tokyo (1979) Otsuka's research centers on theoretical nuclear physics with emphasis on nuclear shell modeling, exotic nuclei structure, and quantum chaos. He pioneered large-scale calculations using conventional and Monte Carlo Shell Models, extending applications to nuclear transmutation for radioactive waste management. His work bridges fundamental theory with practical nuclear technology solutions. Major recognitions include: Nishinomiya Yukawa Memorial Award (1991) Science Council of Japan membership (2011) GENCO prize (2012) American Physical Society fellowship (2013) As Director of the Center for Nuclear Study, Otsuka leads Japan's nuclear physics research infrastructure. His publication record exceeds 330 refereed articles with over 10,900 citations (h-index 53), demonstrating sustained impact in theoretical nuclear structure physics.

• Theoretical nuclear physics
• Nuclear shell model
• Nuclear collective states
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Summary Thomas Heine is a Professor of Theoretical Chemistry at TU Dresden, Germany, and group leader at the Institute of Resource Ecology, Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf. He also holds adjunct professorships at Yonsei University (South Korea) and Jacobs University (Bremen). His academic journey includes roles as a Professor of Theoretical Physics at Jacobs University (2011–2015) and Leipzig University (2015–2018). Education PhD in Theoretical Physics, TU Dresden, Germany (1999) Venia legendi (Habilitation) in Physical Chemistry, TU Dresden (2006) Research Interests He focuses on quantum-mechanical methods for nanoscale materials, including 2D crystals, metal-organic frameworks, and materials for hydrogen storage/production. His work integrates computational spectroscopy and density-functional theory, with applications in low-dimensional materials and topological insulators. Awards & Grants Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher (2021) ERC Starting Grant (2011) Coordinator of DFG Priority Program 2244 (2019–2026) Leadership & Outreach He coordinates major projects like the Marie Skłodowska-Curie ITN 2Exciting (2020–2024) and has organized international conferences such as 'Flatlands Beyond Graphene' (2013, 2017). He is an author of major computational chemistry software (DFTB/UFF in ADF, deMon2K).

• Metal-organic frameworks
• Nuclear quantum effects
• Theoretical materials science
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Angelika Manhart is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Vienna's Faculty of Mathematics. With 26 publications spanning from 2014 to 2025, she has established herself as a leading researcher at the intersection of mathematical modeling and biological processes. Her work bridges rigorous mathematical analysis with biological insight to address fundamental questions in cellular mechanics and dynamics. Dr. Manhart's research focuses on mathematical biology, particularly the mechanics of cellular processes including cell movement, cytoskeletal dynamics, and tissue morphogenesis. She specializes in developing computational frameworks that capture the intricate interplay between physical forces and biological functions at the cellular level. Her work explores how mathematical models can elucidate complex phenomena such as actin network dynamics, nuclear positioning in muscle cells, and epithelial tissue formation. She employs techniques from partial differential equations, dynamical systems theory, and computational mathematics to address biological questions across multiple scales. Her publication record reveals a consistent trajectory of increasingly sophisticated modeling approaches, with recent work incorporating machine learning techniques and multiscale modeling. The research spans diverse biological contexts including wound healing, muscle development, microbial communities, and epithelial morphogenesis, demonstrating the versatility of mathematical approaches in biological inquiry. Several of her papers have received significant citations, with 'Nuclear Scaling Is Coordinated among Individual Nuclei in Multinucleated Muscle Fibers' (2019) accumulating 49 citations and 'Intracellular Fluid Mechanics: Coupling Cytoplasmic Flow with Active Cytoskeletal Gel' (2018) receiving 83 citations. Dr. Manhart actively collaborates with experimental biologists across institutions, as evidenced by her co-authorship with researchers from various biological disciplines. Her work has been presented at conferences including talks on 'Alignment processes in cells - From individual interactions to collectivity' (December 2024) and earlier presentations on 'Model and Simulation of Actin-dependent Cell Movement' (2014), reflecting her continued engagement with both theoretical and applied aspects of her field.

• Mathematical Biology
• Cell Mechanics
• Cytoskeleton Dynamics
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Francesco Becattini is a Professor at the University of Florence since 1999. He leads major research initiatives, including the INFN project FI31 (2002-2005) and RM31 (2008-present), coordinating over 35 physicists nationally. His work focuses on relativistic statistical mechanics, hydrodynamics, and heavy ion collisions, with contributions to understanding particle production and quantum features of relativistic systems. Education includes a Ph.D. studentship at CERN (1993-1995) and postdoctoral research at INFN (1996-1999). He held visiting roles at institutions like FIAS (2013), MIT (2008-2009), and Bielefeld University (1997). His research bridges high-energy physics and cosmology, notably in spin-polarization studies and quantum hydrodynamics. Awards include leading a nationally recognized research project that supported an ERC Starting Grant for collaborator Vincenzo Greco. He is actively involved in EU networks and has authored highly cited works, including a review in Landolt-Boernstein. His contributions include over 300 publications with an h-index of 44.

• Relativistic Statistical Mechanics
• Relativistic Hydrodynamics
• High Energy Nuclear Physics
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Malgorzata Witko is a full Professor and Director of the Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry at the Polish Academy of Sciences (PAS) in Kraków, Poland. She has held continuous positions at this institute since 1973, progressing from assistant to professor in 1997 through presidential nomination. Her institutional affiliations include membership on Scientific Councils of the Institute of Nuclear Physics and Institute of Physical Chemistry in Poland, and active roles in the European Federation of Catalysis Societies (EFCATS) and European Research Council evaluation panels. Professor Witko's research focuses on quantum chemical approaches to catalytic processes, with expertise spanning heterogeneous, homogeneous, and enzymatic catalysis. Her work particularly examines electronic structures of transition metal oxide catalysts, oxygen activation mechanisms, and nanospace constraints in catalytic systems. She employs advanced computational methods including density functional theory (DFT) to model reaction mechanisms and surface phenomena. Her publication record includes over 130 papers with 1,740 citations and an h-index of 24. Recent research demonstrates consistent focus on computational catalysis, with publications covering vanadium/titanium oxide systems, porphyrin-based oxygen activation, enzyme reaction mechanisms, and nanospace effects in supported catalysts. Member of Polish Academy of Sciences (elected 2012) Knight's Cross of the Order of Polonia Restituta (2011) Vice President of EFCATS (2005-2009) Member of European Research Council Evaluation Panels (2006-2012) 1978 President's Award and 1st Prize from Polish Academy of Sciences Professor Witko has delivered over 110 international conference lectures including keynote addresses at NATO Advanced Institutes and major catalysis conferences. She has organized numerous international symposia on quantum chemical approaches to catalysis and serves on editorial boards of Catalysis Letters and Topics in Catalysis. Her extensive international collaborations include research groups at Fritz-Haber-Institut (Berlin), University of Vienna, and Université Pierre et Marie Curie (Paris).

• Quantum Chemistry
• Solid State Methods
• Heterogeneous Catalysis
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Toma Susi is an Associate Professor at the University of Vienna's Faculty of Physics, leading the Physics of Nanostructured Materials group. With a doctorate from Aalto University (2011) and a FWF Lise Meitner fellowship (2013-2015), they now focus on atomic-scale materials engineering through electron microscopy and computational modeling. PhD in Materials Science (2011, Aalto University) FWF Lise Meitner Fellow (2013-2015, University of Vienna) ERC Starting Grant recipient (2017) for atomic precision materials engineering Research spans: electron beam manipulation of 2D materials, defect engineering for novel properties, and multislice simulations in microscopy. Collaborative projects include ATMEN (Atomic Precision Materials Engineering) and open science initiatives. Key article trends: Electron microscopy for atomic-scale characterization 2D materials (graphene, MoS2, hBN) under irradiation Computational methods for STEM/TEM simulations Open science tools (abTEM, GPAW) Scientific awards: ERC Starting Grant (2017) FWF Lise Meitner Fellowship Current projects: Time-dependent neutralization of highly charged ions Positronium interferometry ATMEN (Atomic Precision Materials Engineering)

• Atomic Precision Materials Engineering
• Electron Microscopy
• Defect Engineering
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Krzysztof Redlich is a Professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of Wrocław, Poland, with a permanent faculty position since 1995. His career includes significant roles at CERN, GSI Darmstadt, and the University of Bielefeld. He holds a Ph.D. in Field Theory and Elementary Particle Physics (1981) and a habilitation in Theoretical Physics (1990). His research focuses on heavy-ion collisions, lattice gauge theory, and thermal field theory. Redlich has received multiple honors, including the Polish Academy of Science Award (1992), the Alexander von Humboldt Research Award (2001 and 2009), and membership in the Polish Academy of Sciences (2008). He actively contributes to collaborations like the ALICE Collaboration at CERN and serves on committees such as the Scientific Council of FAIR and EMMI. His work bridges particle and nuclear physics, exploring QCD phase transitions, quark-gluon plasma dynamics, and statistical hadronization. Key research themes include chiral symmetry restoration, quarkyonic matter, and fluctuation analysis in high-energy collisions. Redlich’s publications (208 total, h-index 40) are highly cited in the fields of theoretical and high-energy physics.

• Heavy Ion Collisions
• Lattice Gauge Theory
• Effective Field Theory
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Igor Jex is a Professor at Czech Technical University in Prague and has served as Dean of the Faculty of Nuclear Sciences and Physical Engineering since 2001. His academic career spans multiple international institutions with research positions in Germany, Austria, Finland, and Japan. His educational background includes: DrSc. Physics (2000) from Czech Technical University in Prague CSc. in Physics equivalent to PhD (1991) from Institute of Physics, Slovak Academy of Sciences, Bratislava Ing. degree (1987) from Czech Technical University in Prague Professor Jex's research focuses on quantum mechanics with particular emphasis on quantum walks (both theoretical and experimental aspects), quantum communication protocols including state transfer and quantum key-distribution, and quantum optics covering both Markovian and non-Markovian dynamics. His work explores fundamental interactions between matter and radiation, quantum networks applications, and quantum cryptography systems. His research has significantly advanced understanding in quantum information science, particularly in the dynamics of quantum walks and perfect state transfer mechanisms. His scientific honors include numerous prestigious awards recognizing his contributions to quantum physics research: Fellow of the Optical Society of America (2017) Multiple Science Awards from CTU in Prague spanning 2004-2012 for quantum walk research Siemens National Awards for fundamental science and PhD supervision Junior Humboldt Fellowship and IOP Bristol Fellowship Professor Jex has actively contributed to the scientific community as a referee for major physics journals including Physical Review Letters and has participated extensively in research projects. He has supervised 12 PhD students, 11 MSc students, and 9 BSc students throughout his career. His research program includes leadership of 1 EU-funded project as principal investigator, involvement in 2 additional EU projects, 5 national projects, 6 bilateral projects, and coordination of the Center for Basic Research. With 163 refereed journal publications including papers in Science, Science Advances, and 12 Physical Review Letters articles, his work has accumulated 2884 citations (WoS, without self-citations) with an h-factor of 28.

• Quantum walks
• Quantum communication
• Quantum optics
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Nasser Kalantar-Nayestanaki is a Full Professor of Physics at the University of Groningen since 2008, with a distinguished academic career spanning multiple positions at leading institutions. He has held roles as Adjunct Professor (2004-2008), Associate Professor (2000-2004), and Assistant Professor (1993-2000) at Groningen, and has also served as Visiting Professor at Duke University (2001) and held research positions at NIKHEF, Free University Amsterdam, and MIT. Education: B.Sc. in Physics and Mathematics (1981, Worcester Polytechnic Institute) M.Sc. in Physics (1983, Brown University) Ph.D. in Physics (1987, Massachusetts Institute of Technology) His research focuses on few-nucleon systems, nuclear structure of exotic nuclei, hadron spectroscopy, and experimental techniques using storage rings and radioactive ions. His work involves advanced detector development, Monte-Carlo simulations, and multi-particle detection systems for nuclear reaction studies at low-momentum transfers. Recent publications highlight his contributions to neutron-rich nucleus studies (68Ni), isoscalar resonances, charmonium-like structures, and innovative facilities like the FRS Ion Catcher for precision experiments. His work spans nuclear structure analysis, exotic matter detection, and cutting-edge instrumentation. Scientific Awards: 1981 Salisbury undergraduate award 2013 Fellow of the American Physical Society 2014 Member of Merit, Netherlands Physical Society 2016 GENCO membership award for outstanding contributions 2018 Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion He actively collaborates with international teams through projects like NUSTAR, EXL, R3B, BESIII, ANTARES, BINA, and TAPS, and serves on scientific advisory committees including NuPECC (2017) and IPN-Orsay committees (2013-2016). With over 300 journal publications (h-index: 37), his research represents a significant contribution to modern nuclear physics.

• Few-body physics
• Hadron Physics
• Nuclear Structure
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Jie Meng is a Professor at the School of Physics, Peking University (1997–present), Cheung Kong Professor (2000–present), and Professor of Extraordinary at Stellenbosch University (2006–present). He has held visiting positions at the University of Edinburgh, GSI Helmholtz Centre, Tohoku University, and Kyoto University, among others. Education: Ph.D. in Theoretical Nuclear Physics, Peking University (1988–1991) M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Physics, Southwest China Normal University (1982–1988) His research focuses on theoretical nuclear physics , particularly energy density functional theory , exotic nuclei (e.g., neutron halos), nuclear structure , nuclear chirality , and nuclear astrophysical applications like r-process nucleo-cosmochronology. He has also contributed to computational physics and effective field theories for triaxially deformed nuclei. His publications span 400+ refereed articles , with highlights including studies on relativistic Hartree-Bogoliubov theory , neutron halos , chiral nuclear rotation , pygmy dipole resonances , and isoscalar-isovector splitting . His work bridges nuclear structure theory with experimental nuclear physics and nuclear astrophysics . Scientific awards and honors: 2017 Top ten scientific and technological progress of Chinese universities for 2016 2014 First Prize for Natural Science in Chinese Universities, Ministry of Education 2012 American Physics Society (APS) Fellow 2010 GENCO Membership Award, GSI Exotic Nuclei Community 2009 Achievement in Asia Award (ROBERT T. POE PRIZE) 2008 Khwarizmi International Award (Iran) 2007 WU You-xun Prize, Chinese Physics Society 2001 & 2000 multiple National Science Foundation awards He has supervised over 40 Ph.D. students and postdocs and serves on editorial boards including International Journal of Modern Physics E . His leadership roles include Founding Dean at Beihang University and chairing the Nuclear Structure Division of the Chinese Physics Society.

• Energy density functional theory
• Exotic nuclei - halo phenomena
• Theoretical nuclear physics - nuclear structure
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