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Jochen StahnView profile

Researcher

• Neutron Scattering
• Materials Science
• Condensed Matter Physics
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Dr. Jochen Stahn is an Instrument Scientist at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Switzerland, leading the AMOR reflectometer facility. He specializes in neutron scattering techniques for studying advanced materials, with a focus on thin films, magnetic systems, and energy storage materials. His research spans topics such as magnetic proximity effects in superconductors/ferromagnet multilayers, lithium ion battery materials, and interface engineering in nanostructured systems. He has pioneered developments in neutron optics including the Selene guide concept for enhanced reflectometry. Key contributions include in-situ neutron reflectometry studies of thin film growth mechanisms, magnetic domain structure analysis, and neutron instrumentation advancements. His work integrates materials characterization with fundamental physics insights, addressing challenges in energy materials and spintronics. Dr. Stahn has collaborated with international teams on ESS instrument development and led projects in neutron beam focusing systems. His research outputs include over 100 peer-reviewed articles, with emphasis on structural and dynamic properties of complex materials at the nanoscale.

• Structural Biology
• Biophysics
• Membrane Proteins
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Robert Bosman is a Professor affiliated with the University of Hamburg's Medical Faculty, Department of Structural Biology. His research focuses on elucidating molecular mechanisms of membrane proteins and light-driven processes using advanced structural biology techniques such as X-ray crystallography, XFEL-based methods, and time-resolved spectroscopy. Key areas of interest include protein dynamics, photoactive proteins (e.g., rhodopsins, phytochromes), and enzymatic catalysis in metalloproteins. Affiliation: University of Hamburg Medical Faculty Key Techniques: Serial femtosecond crystallography (SFX), synchotron/XFEL applications, time-resolved studies Highlighted Research: Structural basis of sensory rhodopsin photocycles, dynamics of cytochrome c oxidase, photosynthetic reaction centers, and phytochrome photoactivation

Patrick AndersonView profile

Professor

• Polymer Rheology
• Complex Fluids
• Structure Development During Flow
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Patrick Anderson is Dean of the Department of Mechanical Engineering and full professor specializing in structure and rheology of complex fluids at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). He chairs the Polymer Technology group within the Institute for Complex Molecular Systems. His academic career spans over two decades since completing his PhD in Mechanical Engineering in 1999, with a one-year industry stint at Océ Technologies before joining TU/e. Professor Anderson's research focuses on: Structure development during flow of complex fluids Interfacial phenomena in polymer processing Additive manufacturing technologies Computational methods for analyzing interfacial flows Rheology of polymer blends and composites His recent publications reveal a strong interdisciplinary approach combining polymer science, rheology, and advanced manufacturing. The research shows increasing focus on sustainable materials like polylactic acid (PLA), 3D food printing applications, and electromagnetic interference shielding solutions using polymer nanocomposites. His methodology consistently integrates computational modeling with sophisticated experimental techniques such as in-situ X-ray and light scattering measurements across multiple length scales. Professional recognition includes: Chairmanship of the Dutch Society of Rheology Editorial Board membership for Macromolecular Materials Engineering International Advisory Board participation for polymer science journals Prestigious visiting professorships at UCSB, Stanford, and ETHZ Professor Anderson has developed educational materials including an interactive textbook for first-year mechanical engineering students published in 2024. His research group collaborates extensively with industry partners through projects like the Dutch Polymer Institute initiative ANGLE, demonstrating his commitment to translating fundamental understanding into practical applications across multiple sectors. He leads the Processing and Performance research group within the ICMS Core at TU/e, focusing on advancing quantitative predictive capability in polymer product design and manufacturing processes.

• Materials Physics
• Semiconductor Physics
• Crystallography
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Igor Prozheev is a Researcher at the Department of Materials Physics, University of Helsinki. His research focuses on semiconductor physics, crystallography, and defects in advanced materials, particularly in nitride semiconductors and actinide compounds. Prozheev has contributed to understanding doping mechanisms in AlGaN alloys, radiation-induced defects in AlN crystals, and photonic material fabrication methods. He has actively participated in projects funded by Business Finland, the Finnish Academy, and the US Department of Defense, including the BF WIBASE Co-Innovation initiative (2025–2028) and UWBGS US DoD research (2023–2026). His work integrates experimental techniques like positron annihilation spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction with advanced materials characterization. Prozheev has published extensively in high-impact journals such as Nature Communications and Advanced Electronic Materials , with a focus on semiconductor defects, photonic devices, and actinide electronic structure analysis. His research has been recognized with awards including the 1st Best Poster Prize (2023) and the Haller Prize (2023). He has conducted academic visits, including a 2.5-month stay at UCSB in 2024, to advance collaborative research efforts in materials science and photonics.

Tomas KohoutView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Planetary Geophysics
• Reflectance Spectroscopy
• Space Weathering
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Roles and Affiliations: Tomas Kohout holds the title of Docent and is a University Researcher at the Department of Physics, University of Helsinki. He concurrently serves as a Senior Researcher at the Institute of Geology of the Czech Academy of Sciences. He leads the Planetary Geophysics research group, focusing on laboratory experiments with meteorites and space mission data analysis. As Principal Investigator (PI) of the Milani CubeSat for ESA's Hera mission, Co-PI of the Comet Interceptor mission, and science team member of BepiColombo's MIXS instrument, he actively contributes to planetary exploration. Research Interests: His work spans planetary geophysics, reflectance spectroscopy, space weathering, and impact processes. Key areas include asteroid and lunar surface studies via experimental and observational methods. He explores mission concepts like the LUNAR Geology Orbiter for lunar lava tubes and irregular mare patches. Teaching and Supervision: He teaches courses on planetary geophysics, exploration, and cosmochemistry. He supervises doctoral and undergraduate students, emphasizing hands-on research in planetary sciences. Grants and Projects: Recent projects include the Smart-HSI initiative (2021–2023) for hyperspectral imaging innovations and ESA-funded instrumentation development. Earlier work focused on interplanetary dust properties (2012–2015). Labs and Collaborations: Collaborates internationally on missions and peer reviews, with visits to institutions like Botswana International University of Science and Technology and the Natural History Museum of Denmark. Active in ESA mission teams and journal editorial roles (e.g., Meteoritics and Planetary Science ).

Neeraj SharmaView profile

Associate Professor

• Solid State Chemistry
• Materials Chemistry
• Battery Technology
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Professor Neeraj Sharma is an Associate Professor and ARC Future Fellow at the School of Chemistry, UNSW Sydney . His research focuses on Solid State Chemistry and Materials Chemistry , particularly for Battery Technology and Energy Storage . He employs advanced characterization techniques like Neutron Scattering , X-ray Diffraction , and Solid-State NMR to study material properties under real-world conditions. PhD, University of Sydney BSc (Advanced) Honours 1A, University of Sydney Graduate Certificate in University Learning and Teaching, UNSW Sydney Research Interests include designing novel materials for Sodium-ion , Lithium-ion , and Potassium-ion batteries , with a focus on In Situ Studies , Zero Thermal Expansion Materials , and New Ionic Conductors . His work bridges exploratory synthesis, structural determination, and device integration. Recent Publications highlight advancements in alkali-ion battery electrodes, recycling strategies, and structural tuning for enhanced performance. Key trends involve Operando Characterization , Doping Effects , and Nanostructuring to optimize energy storage systems. Scientific Awards : NSW Premiers Prize (2019), Australian Synchrotron Research Award (2018), RACI Rennie Medal (2018), UNSW Postgraduate Supervisor Award (2017), Tall Poppy Award (2013) Grants include major funding from ARC Future Fellowship (2021–2024), CRC Projects , and Linkage Programs for materials like Nanoporous MOFs and Hydrogen Storage Systems . He supervises PhD students such as Matthew Teusner, Michael Fenech, and Emily Cheung.

• Materials Science
• Mechanical Engineering
• Surface Engineering
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Delphine Retraint is a Professor at the University of Technology of Troyes (UTT) and former Head of the LASMIS Laboratory (2017-2020). Her research focuses on mechanical surface treatments including shot peening, laser peening, and Surface Mechanical Attrition Treatment (SMAT), with applications in nanostructures, residual stress analysis, and additive manufacturing post-processing. She utilizes neutron/X-ray diffraction methods to study mechanical properties, wear, and fatigue behavior. Education PhD in Materials Science - Institut National Polytechnique de Grenoble (1995) Master's Degree in Materials Science - Institut National Polytechnique de Grenoble (1992) Engineering Degree in Surface Treatment and Materials - École Nationale Supérieure d'Électrochimie et d'Électrométallurgie de Grenoble (1992) Professional Experience Professor at UTT (2011-present) Head of LASMIS Laboratory (2017-2020) Detached Researcher at CNRS/ICMMO, Paris Saclay University (2018-2019) Invited Researcher at University of New South Wales, Sydney (2010) Associate Professor at UTT (1997-2011) Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on surface modification techniques, particularly SMAT, and their effects on material properties in aerospace alloys, biomedical materials, and additively manufactured components. Research consistently explores residual stress characterization, fatigue performance enhancement, and microstructure-property relationships across various metallic systems. Laboratory Leadership As former head of LASMIS Laboratory, she led research in mechanical and material engineering with focus areas including surface treatments, additive manufacturing, and advanced material characterization techniques. The laboratory maintains collaborations with international institutions including CNRS in France and UNSW in Australia.

• Materials Science
• Ferroelectric Materials
• Solid-State Cooling
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Dr. Frederick Marlton is a Chancellor's Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Faculty of Science. His research focuses on structure-property relationships in functional materials, particularly ferroelectric materials for solid-state cooling. He holds a BEng and BSci from the Australian National University (2013), and a PhD from the University of New South Wales (2018). Prior to UTS, he worked as a postdoctoral researcher at Aarhus University (2018–2020) and the University of Sydney (2020–2022), specializing in total scattering techniques to study material disorder and local structures. Education: BEng and BSci, Australian National University (2013) PhD, University of New South Wales (2014–2018) Research Interests: Dr. Marlton’s work centers on atomic-scale analysis of functional materials using advanced techniques like neutron and X-ray scattering. He investigates ferroelectric properties, solid-state cooling mechanisms, and material disorder effects in oxide systems. His studies often involve collaborations at large-scale facilities such as the Australian Synchrotron and Oak Ridge National Lab. Grants & Funding: UTS Chancellor's Research Fellowship (2023–2027): Focuses on environmentally sustainable solid-state cooling through nano-scale disorder. Australian Synchrotron Access Programs (2024–2025): Multiple grants for beamtime to study perovskite materials. Labs & Collaborations: His research leverages facilities like the Australian Centre for Neutron Scattering and international synchrotrons. He collaborates widely on projects involving ferroic materials and energy storage systems.

• Materials Science
• Computational Modeling
• Machine Learning
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Arun Kumar Mannodi Kanakkithodi is an Assistant Professor in the School of Materials Engineering at Purdue University , where he has been since 2020. He earned his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Connecticut in 2017 and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Argonne National Laboratory’s Center for Nanoscale Materials (2017–2020). As a resident associate at Argonne’s Nanoscience and Technology Division, he bridges computational materials research with national laboratory resources. Research Focus : Accelerating materials design for energy applications via first principles modeling , machine learning , and materials informatics . Methods : Density Functional Theory (DFT), neural networks, ridge regression, random forests, and inverse design frameworks. Key Applications : Solar cells, optoelectronics, photocatalysis, and memristors. Leadership : Organizer of data science workshops at nanoHUB.org and active participant in the Materials Research Society (MRS) meetings.

• Materials Engineering
• Ceramics
• Texture Analysis
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Keith J. Bowman is an Adjunct Professor at Purdue University's School of Materials Engineering. His research focuses on texture and microstructure effects on material properties, particularly in ceramics and piezoelectrics. Education : B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Materials Engineering from Case Western Reserve University and the University of Michigan. Prof. Bowman's work centers on quantifying crystallographic texture and its influence on mechanical and functional properties of ceramics, including fracture mechanics and domain orientation in piezoelectrics. He uses neutron and synchrotron radiation to study these phenomena, with applications in structural and electronic materials. His research spans materials processing, property anisotropy, and failure analysis, supported by collaborations in Germany and Australia. His publications (2005–2008) emphasize texture analysis, ferroelectric materials, and processing techniques like tape casting. Key subfields include X-ray and neutron diffraction, domain switching, and thermal effects on piezoelectrics.

Ian WoodView profile

Professor

• Crystallography
• X-ray Powder Diffraction
• Neutron Powder Diffraction
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Prof Ian Wood is a Professor of Crystallography at the Department of Earth Sciences, University College London. His research focuses on crystallographic analysis using advanced techniques such as X-ray and neutron powder diffraction under extreme conditions. He specializes in high-pressure/temperature experiments on core-mantle-forming phases and planetary ices, particularly investigating the structural properties of water ice polymorphs in outer solar system environments. Research Expertise: Planetary materials, mineral physics, diffraction methodologies Teaching: GEOL0026 Earth and Planetary Materials; GEOL0072 Independent MSci Project His work explores the structural behavior of planetary ices under varying pressure-temperature conditions, with a case study examining anomalous properties of water ice polymorphs. Active in the Crystallography and Mineral Physics research group, he utilizes cutting-edge diffraction facilities for experimental mineral physics.

Yan LiView profile

Professor

• Nonprobability Sample Analyses
• Health Disparity Analyses
• Survival Data Analyses
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Dr. Yan Li is a Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of Maryland. Her research focuses on developing statistical methods for analyzing complex biomedical samples, particularly improving nonprobability sampling representativeness, health disparity analyses, and genetic association studies. She holds a PhD in Survey Methodology from the University of Maryland and has expertise in combining computer science, genetics, and biostatistics. Education: PostDoc, Biostatistics and Survey Statistics, 2009 (National Cancer Institute) PhD, Survey Methodology, 2006 (University of Maryland) MS, Statistics, 2002 (University of Nebraska) MS, Animal Genetics, 2000 (China Agricultural University) BS, Computer Science, 1997 (Beijing Institute of Technology) Research interests include causal inference using survey data, survival analysis, and genetic studies. Her work bridges computational methods with epidemiological challenges, emphasizing precision in biomedical data interpretation. Dr. Li has contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed publications, focusing on protein engineering, statistical methodologies, and biomedical applications. While no formal awards are listed, her extensive academic contributions reflect her expertise in interdisciplinary research. Her advising and grants focus on statistical methodologies in public health, though specific grant details are not provided. Collaborations likely span biostatistics, computational biology, and epidemiology.

Nicola KellyView profile

Research Fellow

• Solid-state chemistry
• Inorganic materials
• Magnetism
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Nicola Kelly is a Research Fellow at Jesus College, University of Cambridge, specializing in solid-state chemistry and physics. Her academic work focuses on the structural analysis of inorganic materials using X-ray and neutron scattering techniques, with a particular emphasis on magnetism in lanthanide-based ceramics. She holds an MChem in Chemistry from the University of Oxford and a PhD in Physics from the University of Cambridge, where she worked in the Cavendish Laboratory under Prof Siân Dutton. Prior to her current role, she conducted postdoctoral research at Oxford with Prof Simon Clarke on layered mixed-anion compounds. Research Interests: Solid-state synthesis of inorganic materials Structural analysis via X-ray/neutron diffraction Magnetism in quantum materials Intercalation chemistry Education: MChem, Chemistry - University of Oxford PhD, Physics - University of Cambridge Her professional activities link to the Quantum Matter group at the University of Cambridge (https://www.qm.phy.cam.ac.uk/).

Zakaria QuadirView profile

Associate Professor

• Advanced Characterisation of Metals and Minerals
• Physical Metallurgy
• Additive Manufacturing
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Dr. Zakaria Quadir is an Associate Professor and Facility Leader at the Microscopy and Microanalysis Facility (MMF) within Curtin University's John de Laeter Centre (JdLC) and School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering. His academic career spans over 15 years, including roles as a Senior Lecturer, Facility Leader, and Research Fellow at institutions like UNSW Australia and The University of Hong Kong. He specializes in advanced materials characterization, physical metallurgy, and additive manufacturing. Research Interests : His work focuses on metal and mineral characterization, additive manufacturing (particularly 3D printing of metals), structure-property relationships in alloys, and severe plastic deformation techniques. He has contributed significantly to understanding stress corrosion cracking in stainless steels and microstructural evolution in additively manufactured materials. Teaching : He instructs courses such as Materials Engineering, Advanced Materials Engineering, and X-ray Diffraction techniques. His teaching aligns with his research expertise in materials science and engineering. Publications : Dr. Quadir has authored over 100 peer-reviewed articles, with recent work emphasizing the mechanical behavior and corrosion resistance of additively manufactured alloys, hydrogen embrittlement in nickel-based alloys, and microstructural analysis of metallic materials under extreme conditions. Labs & Teams : Leads the MMF, a state-of-the-art facility for electron microscopy and microanalysis, supporting interdisciplinary research in metallurgy, geology, and materials engineering.

• Materials Science
• Superconductivity
• Thermoelectric Materials
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Germanas Peleckis is the Executive Director of UOW Research Platforms and a Principal Research Fellow at the University of Wollongong's Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials. His research focuses on elucidating materials properties using non-destructive techniques such as X-ray diffraction and thermoelectric measurements, with expertise in metals, alloys, ceramics, superconductors, and bio-materials. Over the past decade, he has transitioned to academic governance, leading major research infrastructure projects like the ARC LIEF-funded initiative to establish ultra-thin film and ultra-high pressure analysis tools in Australia. His work spans advanced materials synthesis, structural characterization, and energy storage technologies. Recent projects include developing sodium-ion batteries with enhanced cycling stability and investigating medium-entropy alloys' microstructural evolution. He has secured significant funding through ARC and institutional grants, focusing on solid-state batteries and infrastructure development. Dr. Peleckis advises graduate students on topics like superconducting thin films and phase transformations in entropy alloys. His contributions extend to managing interdisciplinary research platforms, bridging fundamental materials science with applied engineering solutions.