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Sean DowneyView profile

Associate Professor

• Contemporary Painting
• Digital and Analog Art Translation
• Virtual Reality in Art Practice
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Sean Downey is an Associate Professor of Art and Director of the Low-Residency MFA program at Maharishi International University (MIU) in Fairfield, IA. He has been a long-standing educator in fine arts, previously serving as Senior Lecturer in Fine Arts at Brandeis University since 2007 and mentoring in MFA programs at Lesley University and New Hampshire Institute of Art. His academic background includes a BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute and an MFA from Boston University. Downey's research and artistic practice explores the intersection of digital and analog media, particularly how virtual reality, photogrammetry, and 3D scanning inform contemporary painting. His work investigates the relationship between personal and collective memory, time, and perception, often juxtaposing autobiographical elements with historical artifacts and period spaces. He is deeply engaged in how translation across media alters meaning, especially as digital imagery re-enters the physical world through oil painting. His recent creative output includes solo and group exhibitions across the U.S., such as Why Each Perfumed Flower (2022), Transmutations (2017), and The Work on Paper Show (2017), reflecting a sustained engagement with painting, curation, and interdisciplinary exploration. His exhibitions often explore symbolic, existential, and cultural themes, blending personal narrative with broader historical resonance. His scientific and artistic honors include: James and Audrey Foster Prize (2015, with kijidome) MacDowell Colony Fellowship (2015) Massachusetts Cultural Council Artist Fellowship (2014) Blanche E. Colman Foundation Award (2013) Theodore and Jane Norman Award for Faculty Scholarship (2017, 2011/12) Ucross Foundation Residency (2010) As a mentor and visiting critic, Downey has advised students at Boston University, Dartmouth College, Rhode Island School of Design, Massachusetts College of Art, and Montserrat College of Art. His curatorial work includes founding kijidome, a collaborative initiative that curated exhibitions like Green Dream and S01E01 , emphasizing experimental and interdisciplinary formats. He has received support from multiple artist residencies and fellowships, underscoring his national recognition in the visual arts community. He maintains an active studio practice and continues to exhibit nationally, contributing significantly to contemporary discourse in painting and new media.

David ArmstrongView profile

Professor

• Aerospace materials
• Nuclear power
• Materials for extreme environments
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Professor David Armstrong serves as Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Oxford and Fellow and Tutor at St Edmund Hall. His work focuses on developing materials for extreme environments including nuclear fusion reactors, aerospace systems, and energy storage applications through microstructural control and advanced mechanical characterization. His educational background includes a first degree in Materials Science from St Anne’s College, Oxford and a DPhil from Corpus Christi, Oxford investigating micromechanical properties in copper and nickel alloys. This foundational work evolved into radiation damage studies during his Culham Centre for Fusion Energy Junior Research Fellowship. Armstrong's research centers on mechanical behavior of materials under extreme conditions—high temperatures (jet engines, reactors), radiation exposure (nuclear facilities, space), and high stresses (batteries, geological systems). He develops novel testing methodologies for nanoscale mechanical properties up to 1300 K, collaborating with Rolls Royce, UKAEA, ESA, and Berkeley on fusion materials, aerospace components, and battery technologies. His work bridges fundamental micromechanics with industrial applications in energy systems. Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals dominant themes in nuclear fusion materials (tungsten, ODS steels), lithium battery interfaces, and ceramic composites for extreme environments. Methodologically, his group pioneers correlative microscopy combining nanoindentation, TEM, and atom probe tomography to study irradiation effects, high-temperature deformation, and interfacial degradation across length scales. His scientific recognition includes: Culham Centre for Fusion Energy Junior Research fellowship (2009) Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellowship (2013) Institute of Materials Minerals and Mining Grunfeld Memorial Award & Medal (2015) As an educator, Armstrong teaches core mechanical properties courses across undergraduate years and leads Fusion CDT modules on nuclear materials. He supervises numerous doctoral students while serving on the EPSRC Fusion Advisory Board and CDT management board. Current grants support micro-engineering of alloys for nuclear environments and lithium-metal battery development through industry partnerships with Rolls Royce and MicroMaterials. His research group operates advanced micromechanical testing facilities for high-temperature and irradiated materials, collaborating with UKAEA’s Culham Centre and European fusion laboratories on plasma-facing component development. Future work targets solid-state battery interfaces and radiation-resistant high-entropy alloys for next-generation fusion reactors.

Jennifer M. RamplingView profile

Associate Professor

• Alchemy
• History of Science
• History of Medicine
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Jennifer M. Rampling is an Associate Professor of History at Princeton University and Director of Graduate Studies for the History of Science program. Her work centers on alchemy's intersections with natural philosophy, medicine, and culture in pre-modern Europe, with emphasis on England's alchemical traditions and experimental reconstruction of historical practices. Her academic credentials include: Ph.D. in History and Philosophy of Science, University of Cambridge (2010) MA in Renaissance Studies, University of London (2006) LL.B. Hons in Law, University of Hull (1996) Professor Rampling's research examines textual authority and artisanal practice in alchemy, particularly through George Ripley's manuscripts and the Ripley Scrolls. She pioneers experimental historical methods via Princeton's PRISM initiative to recreate alchemical processes, bridging manuscript analysis with hands-on replication. Her scholarship spans intellectual history, visual culture, and the history of chemistry, revealing how alchemical knowledge circulated across European networks. Analysis of her eight publications (2008-2014) reveals consistent focus on English alchemy's European context, manuscript transmission, and visual symbolism. Her work integrates art history, intellectual networks, and experimental reconstruction, with George Ripley and John Dee as central figures in understanding alchemy's scientific and cultural dimensions. Her contributions have been honored with: Neu-Whitrow Bibliography Prize (2013) for cataloguing the Ripley Corpus Partington Prize (2008) for establishing Ripley's alchemical sources She mentors graduate students including Megan Baumhammer and Jeremy Schneider, and has secured significant funding through a Wellcome Trust grant for "Medicine and the Making of English Alchemy, 1300–1700" and Princeton's Dean for Research Innovation Fund. As Editor of Ambix since 2013 and General Editor of "Sources of Alchemy and Chemistry," she shapes scholarship through editorial leadership and special journal issues on John Dee and alchemical peripheries. Through PRISM, she leads experimental reconstructions of historical alchemical processes, collaborating across disciplines to decode manuscript instructions. Her "Through a Glass Darkly" exhibition showcased Ripley Scrolls from Princeton's Special Collections, demonstrating public engagement with her research on alchemical visual culture.

Kenneth S. AllenView profile

Professor

• Micro-modular Nuclear Power Plants
• Nuclear Fuel Management
• MCNP
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Professor Kenneth S. Allen serves as Professor of Nuclear Engineering in the Department of Physics and Nuclear Engineering at the United States Military Academy (USMA), West Point. A retired U.S. Army officer with extensive aviation and reactor operations experience, he transitioned to civilian academia in 2017 after 14 years of military service including roles as aviation platoon leader, battalion operations officer, and Company Commander in Japan. His academic credentials include: PhD in Nuclear Engineering, University of South Carolina (2011) MS in Nuclear Engineering, University of Florida BS in Civil Engineering, United States Military Academy Dr. Allen's research centers on next-generation nuclear systems, specializing in micro-modular reactors for military applications, advanced fuel management strategies, and computational modeling via MCNP. His current experimental work focuses on alphavoltaic cell development using the USMA Pelletron Particle Accelerator, building on his doctoral research in sodium-cooled fast reactors for minor actinide transmutation. Analysis of his publication history reveals consistent focus on defense-oriented nuclear solutions, with recent work emphasizing tactical power systems and waste reduction through innovative burner reactor designs. His 2018-2011 publications demonstrate technical leadership in sodium-cooled fast reactor optimization and minor actinide transmutation techniques. Professional service highlights: ABET Commissioner Active member: American Nuclear Society, American Society of Engineering Education Honor society memberships: Society of Physics Students, Phi Kappa Phi, Tau Beta Pi Dr. Allen leads the USMA triathlon club as Officer in Charge and maintains an active Ironman triathlete profile, reflecting his commitment to physical excellence alongside academic pursuits.

Takaharu OtsukaView profile

Professor

• Theoretical nuclear physics
• Nuclear shell model
• Nuclear collective states
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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.

Ryan SchottView profile

Assistant Professor

• Vision Biology
• Molecular Evolution
• Comparative Genomics
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Ryan Schott is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at York University, affiliated with the Centre for Vision Research and the Connected Minds initiative. His research focuses on understanding how vertebrate visual systems evolve and adapt to environmental pressures, combining comparative genomics, transcriptomics, and experimental approaches. He leads the Schott Lab, which explores topics such as photoreceptor evolution, fossorial adaptation, and developmental mechanisms in amphibians, squamates, and turtles. His work integrates ecological, genetic, and developmental perspectives to address questions about visual system diversification. Current projects include studying visual evolution in amphibians, the molecular basis of novel photoreceptor types, and convergent adaptations in fossorial vertebrates. Schott collaborates internationally with experts in evolutionary biology, genomics, and ecology. Publications highlight his contributions to understanding opsins, lens morphology, and retinal adaptations across species. He is active in training graduate and undergraduate students, offering opportunities in evolutionary and developmental research. His lab also develops bioinformatic tools for genomic analyses.

• Condensed Matter Theory
• Algebraic Topology
• Topological Field Theory
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Clément Delcamp is a CNRS Researcher at the Institut des Hautes Etudes Scientifiques (IHES), focusing on theoretical physics at the intersection of condensed matter and algebraic topology. He was previously a Junior Professor at IHES since 2023, following postdoctoral fellowships at Ghent University, the Max Planck Institute for Quantum Optics (Munich), and the Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Complex Systems (Dresden). His academic journey includes a PhD from the University of Waterloo and the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, preceded by an MSc in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces at Imperial College London (2013–2015). Education: MSc in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces (Imperial College London, 2015), PhD (University of Waterloo & Perimeter Institute, 2018) His research explores the algebraic structures underlying quantum lattice systems, emphasizing generalized symmetries, dualities, and topological field theory applications. He has pioneered tensor network methods to study electromagnetic duality in (3+1)d systems and non-abelian Kramers-Wannier dualities in generalized Ising models. His work bridges abstract category theory with concrete physical models, particularly in topological phases and renormalization group techniques. Recent publications highlight his contributions to quantum lattice duality frameworks, defect calculus, and tensor network-based renormalization. His 2024 paper with Lootens and Verstraete demonstrates optimized DMRG simulations for gapped phases via dual models. At IHES, he leads research on non-invertible symmetries and solicits postdocs in theoretical physics. Scientific Awards: Walter Zellidja Scholarship (French Academy), FWO Postdoctoral Fellowship Delcamp's affiliations span leading institutions including the Perimeter Institute, Max Planck Institutes, Ghent University, and IHES. He actively promotes collaboration through seminars and lectures at venues like the Collège de France, Les Houches, and Queen Mary University.

• Nuclear Engineering
• Radiation Monitoring
• Environmental Remediation
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Dr. Yannick S R Verbelen is a Senior Research Associate at the University of Bristol, affiliated with the Interface Analysis Centre and the Cabot Institute for the Environment . With a PhD in nuclear engineering and materials science, his work bridges robotics, radiation monitoring, and environmental remediation. Education: MSc, PhD His research focuses on nuclear industrial archaeology , radiation detection using drones, and robotic systems for nuclear environments. Key projects include airborne gamma-ray mapping and LiDAR integration for uranium mine analysis. Recent publications highlight innovations in radiation mapping algorithms , betavoltaic recycling , and robotic inspection systems . His work has been recognized with a Superior Paper Rating in 2022. He collaborates across disciplines, contributing to datasets on Fukushima Daiichi analysis and Chernobyl exclusion zone mapping. His technical expertise spans UAV deployment , scintillator materials , and energy-harvesting systems .

Carmel Ferragud DomingoView profile

Associate Professor

• History of Science
• History of Medicine
• History of Veterinary Medicine
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Carmel Ferragud Domingo is an Associate Professor in the Department of History of Science at the Universitat de València, affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and Odontology. She is a member of the HCMT (History of Science, Medicine and Technology) research group and the Inter-university Institute López Piñero, a leading center for historical research on science and medicine. Her research focuses on the social, institutional, and cultural history of medicine and science in the medieval Crown of Aragon, particularly in the Kingdom of Valencia. Key areas include the professionalization of medical practitioners (physicians, surgeons, barbers, apothecaries, farriers), forensic medicine, urban health, the role of medicine in religious practices, and the history of veterinary science. She has extensively studied the impact of the Black Death on medical structures and the integration of Galenic traditions in Iberian societies. Her recent publications reveal a consistent interest in expert medical roles in legal contexts, the material culture of healing, and the transmission of scientific knowledge through vernacular texts. She frequently analyzes archival documents to reconstruct the lives and practices of medieval medical professionals, contributing to broader understandings of healthcare, social hierarchy, and institutional development. She has authored and co-authored significant works on the Libre de la menescalia , a key medieval veterinary text, and has published in leading journals such as Asclepio , Sefarad , and Urban History . Her work bridges social history, legal history, and the history of science, offering nuanced perspectives on medieval Iberian societies.

Kyle FraserView profile

Associate Professor

• History of Science
• History of Alchemy
• History of Magic
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Kyle Fraser is an Associate Professor of Humanities at the University of King's College in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where he teaches in the Foundation Year Program and History of Science and Technology Programs. Currently on sabbatical for 2024-25, he also holds an adjunct professorship in Dalhousie University's Department of Classics, reflecting his dual expertise in humanities and classical studies. His educational background includes a BA from King's College (1993), an MA in Classics from Dalhousie University, and MPhil/PhD degrees in Classics (specializing in ancient philosophy) from the University of Cambridge (2000). He returned to King's College in 1998 as a teaching fellow, establishing deep institutional roots. Dr. Fraser's research centers on the historical intersections of science, magic, and esoteric traditions from antiquity through the early modern period. He investigates how philosophical frameworks like Aristotelian ontology interacted with alchemical practices, ritual magic, and religious thought, with particular focus on figures such as Zosimos of Panopolis. His scholarship examines the cultural contexts of oracles, astrology, and medicinal drugs in ancient societies. Analysis of his 14 publications (1999-2017) reveals consistent engagement with alchemical symbolism, the boundaries between magic and religion in late antiquity, and the transmission of scientific ideas. His work appears in leading interdisciplinary venues including Oxford Handbooks, Cambridge Histories, and journals like Magic, Ritual and Witchcraft, demonstrating methodological breadth across classics, history of science, and religious studies. No scientific awards are documented in the available information. Dr. Fraser has held significant administrative roles including former director of the Foundation Year Program and long-term coordinator of its ancient section. While specific grant funding and student advisees aren't listed, his extensive course offerings in specialized topics like 'In Search of the Philosopher's Stone' and 'Magic in Roman Antiquity' indicate active mentorship in history of science and classics. No dedicated research laboratories or formal collaborative teams are mentioned; his scholarly output appears primarily as individual humanities research within institutional academic frameworks.

• Nuclear Chemistry
• Hydrometallurgy
• Materials Recycling
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Professor Teodora Retegan Vollmer leads the Nuclear Chemistry and Industrial Materials Recycling unit at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden. Her research focuses on the chemical safety of advanced nuclear reactor systems , including fuel-coolant-cladding interactions under normal and extreme scenarios, and novel nuclear fuel pathways via Partitioning for Transmutation (P&T) . She also drives hydrometallurgical innovations for materials recycling, particularly in WEEE (waste electrical and electronic equipment) and mining tailings. Her work spans European Commission (EC) projects like A-CINCH for nuclear education, SAFETY for accident-tolerant fuels, and RareGreen for sustainable rare earth processing. She collaborates closely with industry through platforms like ENEN (European Nuclear Education Network) and ANItA (Academic-Industrial Nuclear Technology Initiative). Key Research Themes: Nuclear Reactor Safety (Lead/Bismuth Coolants) Advanced Fuel Development (Uranium Nitride, Thorium Doping) Rare Earth Recovery (Neodymium Magnets, Fluorescent Lamps) Solvent Extraction (BTBP Ligands, TODGA, Cyanex 572) Urban Mining (E-Waste Recycling) Notable Projects: ENEN2plus (2022–2026) SKILLS4NUCLEAR (2024–2028) PASCAL (2020–2024)

T. J. BaconView profile

Research Fellow

• Performance Art
• Phenomenology
• Queer Theory
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Dr T. J. Bacon is a Research Fellow at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama (GSMD), affiliated with the De-Centre for Socially Engaged Practice & Research. She specializes in performance art, phenomenology, and queer/trans theory, co-authoring influential works like An Introduction to the Phenomenology of Performance Art: SELF/s (2022) and The Phenomenology of Blood in Performance Art (2025). Her practice integrates art, activism, and academia, focusing on trans+ identities, disability, and socially engaged research. She supervises PhD students at GSMD, emphasizing experimental methodologies. Education: PhD in Experiencing a Multiplicity of Self/s (University of Bristol, 2017), MA in Performance (Goldsmiths, 2006), BA in English & Theatre Studies (London Metropolitan University, 2003), and PGCE in Post-Compulsory Education (University of Greenwich, 2007). Research interests include queer phenomenology, crip theory, disaster studies, and futures. She co-created the Performance for Futures methodology through an EU/UNESCO project (2020–2023) and founded the Trans+ Virtual Centre of Excellence (2024), a global network advocating trans+ inclusion. She also curates the Tempting Failure performance festival and serves as an external examiner at University of the Arts London (UAL). Her work challenges oppressive structures through art, blending interdisciplinary practices with radical pedagogy. Recent projects explore queered esoterica and temporal resistance, emphasizing hope as a transformative force.

Bojan PetrovicView profile

Professor

• Nuclear Engineering
• Advanced Reactor Design
• Nuclear Fuel Cycle
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Bojan Petrovic is a Professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology's Department of Nuclear and Radiological Engineering, within the College of Engineering. He joined Georgia Tech in 2007, previously serving as a Fellow Scientist at Westinghouse Science and Technology, where he contributed to the IRIS reactor project. His research focuses on advanced reactor design, nuclear fuel cycle optimization, waste management, and computational methods for nuclear systems. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. from The Pennsylvania State University (1995 and 1987, respectively) and a B.S. from the University of Zagreb, Croatia (1979). Dr. Petrovic has led interdisciplinary research in nuclear technology applications, including proton therapy in medical physics. His work has been sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy, industry, and utilities. He holds a U.S. patent for a nonintrusive method for detecting concealed nuclear material (Patent No. 7,151,815, 2006). His awards include the Westinghouse Corporate-Level Signature Award and multiple recognitions from the American Nuclear Society. He has served in editorial roles for journals like Nuclear Technology and chaired technical conferences such as the ANS Annual Meeting (2009) and the International Conference on Advances in Nuclear Fuel Management III (2003).

• Reactor physics
• Nuclear engineering
• Advanced nuclear reactor design
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Dr. Sophie Morrison is a Research Fellow at Darwin College, University of Cambridge, specializing in reactor physics and nuclear engineering. Her work focuses on advanced nuclear reactor design and computational analyses within the UK's nuclear energy framework. Her primary research interests include reactor physics, nuclear engineering, advanced nuclear reactor design, and computational analyses, with specific expertise in plutonium management and thorium-based fuel cycles. She investigates isotopic behaviors and spectral effects in mixed-fuel reactors, addressing challenges in nuclear waste reduction and sustainable fuel recycling. Dr. Morrison's publication trend reveals concentrated expertise in plutonium-thorium fuel systems for light water reactors, analyzing americium-241 impacts and isotopic variations across both pressurized and boiling water reactor designs. Her work demonstrates consistent focus on UK plutonium stockpile utilization through innovative fuel cycle engineering.

Andrei VolodinView profile

Professor

• Statistical Inference
• Limit Theorems
• Distributions on Abstract Spaces
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Andrei Volodin is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Regina, Canada. He serves as the Co-op Work/Study Coordinator and has an extensive publication record spanning probability theory, statistical inference, and applied statistics. His research focuses on limit theorems, bootstrap methods, and distributional analysis with applications to quality control and healthcare economics.