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James Rondinelliمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Materials Science
• Condensed Matter Physics
• Computational Materials Design
• +۵ مورد دیگر

James Rondinelli serves as the Walter Dill Scott Professor of Materials Science and Engineering and Associate Chair of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Northwestern University. His research group pioneers structure-driven property design to overcome materials limitations in electronic, magnetic, and optical systems for next-generation technologies. Education: Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, University of California, Santa Barbara B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University Research Focus: Rondinelli develops computational frameworks for electronic structure theory and design of functional transition metal compounds. His work harmonizes contraindicated properties (electron/spin/inversion symmetry), controls complex correlations, designs matter for energy-efficient technologies, intersects ultrafast light sciences with materials, interfaces data science for accelerated discovery, models aqueous corrosion electrochemistry, and realizes advanced optical sources. His group maintains strong experimental collaborations for validation. Publication Trends: Recent work (2024-2025) reveals intense focus on multiferroics in halide perovskites, polar metals, heteroanionic stabilization, and computational design for quantum technologies. Emerging themes include AI-accelerated discovery, corrosion modeling for superconducting qubits, and negative thermal expansion materials, demonstrating convergence of theory, computation, and experimental validation. Awards: Outstanding Young Investigator Award (2017) NSF CAREER Award (2015) American Ceramic Society Ross Coffin Purdy Award (2014) DARPA Young Faculty Award (2012-2013) Army Research Office YIP Award (2012-2014) Joseph Katz Postdoctoral Fellowship, Argonne National Laboratory (2010-2011) Mentorship and Funding: Rondinelli leads a 22-member research group (14 PhD students, 1 MS student, postdocs, and researchers) supported by major grants from NSF (including CAREER), DARPA, Army Research Office, and Department of Energy. His funding portfolio emphasizes high-risk/high-reward projects in predictive materials design and quantum materials. Research Infrastructure: The Materials Theory and Design Group employs advanced computational methods for predictive materials discovery, focusing on picoscale structure-property relationships. The group maintains close ties with experimental facilities at Argonne National Laboratory and collaborates extensively on synthesizing and characterizing novel transition metal compounds.

Alexander Pukhovمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Relativistic laser-plasmas
• Strong-field quantum electrodynamics (QED)
• Particle acceleration
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Alexander Pukhov is a faculty member at the Institute of Theoretical Physics I of Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf. His research focuses on theoretical and computational studies of relativistic laser-plasma interactions, aiming to advance high-energy particle acceleration and explore non-perturbative QED effects. Key collaborations include AWAKE at CERN (proton-driven plasma wakefields) and the DFG-funded Transregio SFB on relativistic laser plasmas . Research highlights: QED cascades , spin-polarized beams , and fast ignition fusion . He teaches courses such as Theoretical Mechanics (Summer 2024) and Plasma Theory (Winter 2024/2025), using the VLPL (Virtual Laser Plasma Lab) code for simulations.

• Computational Materials Science
• First-Principles Calculations
• Anharmonicity in Solids
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Johan Klarbring is a researcher in the Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology at Linköping University, within the Faculty of Science & Engineering. His work is centered on theoretical and computational materials science, particularly focusing on complex atomic dynamics in functional materials. His research interests include: Anharmonicity in crystalline solids Phase transformations in perovskites Ion conduction in solid electrolytes Thermochromic and optoelectronic properties of lead-free perovskites Machine learning force fields for molecular dynamics First-principles modeling of dynamically disordered systems His recent publications (2022–2024) reveal a strong focus on halide perovskites and double perovskites, examining phenomena such as thermochromism, antiferromagnetic coupling, and fast ion conduction. He employs advanced computational techniques, including machine learning-accelerated molecular dynamics and ab initio methods, to uncover atomic-scale mechanisms behind macroscopic material properties. His work bridges fundamental physics with applications in energy materials, solid-state batteries, and optoelectronics. Notable scientific contributions include: Development of models for Na vacancy-driven phase stabilization in sodium ion conductors Elucidation of electron-phonon coupling as the origin of thermochromism in Cs2NaFeCl6 Analysis of diverging anharmonic behaviors in lead-based vs. lead-free perovskites Application of the TDEP method to study temperature-dependent effective potentials Investigation of ionic conductivity in doped ceria using nonequilibrium molecular dynamics Klarbring completed his doctoral thesis in 2020 titled A First-Principles Study of Highly Anharmonic and Dynamically Disordered Solids , which laid the foundation for his current research. He has collaborated with prominent researchers and institutions, and his work is supported by major funding agencies such as the Swedish Research Council, Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, and the European Research Council. He is actively involved in developing and applying cutting-edge computational methodologies to address challenges in materials science. He is affiliated with the Theoretical Physics division at Linköping University and contributes to open-source scientific software development, as evidenced by his involvement in the TDEP package. There is no mention of advising students or teaching responsibilities in the provided text.

• Plasma Physics
• Laser-Driven Particle Acceleration
• Advanced Light Sources
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Grace Manahan is a Research Fellow in the Department of Physics at the University of Strathclyde, part of the Faculty of Science. She is actively involved in experimental and computational research in plasma-based particle acceleration and advanced light sources, primarily through the Scottish Centre for the Application of the Physics of the Accelerator (SCAPA). Her research focuses on laser-driven particle acceleration, high repetition-rate ion sources, electron beam dynamics, and coherent radiation generation. Key interests include plasma wakefield acceleration, photocathodes, beam emittance control, and the development of compact, high-brightness light sources. She utilizes high-performance computing resources such as SHAHEEN II and JURECA for simulations supporting experimental work. The recent publications highlight a strong trend toward developing ultrafast, high-brightness electron beams for next-generation free-electron lasers and compact radiation sources. Her work bridges experimental laser-plasma physics with advanced beam diagnostics and computational modeling, contributing to breakthroughs in attosecond science and synchronized electron-laser systems. Scientific Awards: PIER Fellowship Recipient (2016) SUPA Postgraduate, Postdoctoral and Early Career Researcher Short-Term Visits (PECRE) Recipient (2015) Dr. Manahan has been a principal and co-investigator on multiple research projects involving high-performance computing for plasma acceleration modeling. She contributes to public engagement through events like the Glasgow Science Festival and regularly presents at conferences, including invited talks on SCAPA results. She collaborates extensively with leading researchers such as Bernhard Hidding, Dino Jaroszynski, and Mark Wiggins. She is involved in the development of high-repetition proton diagnostics and laser-driven ion acceleration systems at SCAPA. Her work supports broader efforts in creating compact accelerators for materials, life sciences, and space radiation simulation.

Patrícia Andréمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Sociology of Law and Justice
• Legal Theory
• Law and Technology
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Patrícia André is a Researcher at CEDIS – Research Center on Law and Society (NOVA School of Law) and DINÂMIA’CET - Centre for Socioeconomic and Territorial Studies (ISCTE-IUL). She is also a Fellow of LLT - Lisbon Legal Theory (University of Lisbon School of Law) and a PhD candidate in Law at NOVA School of Law’s SUPERNOVA Foundation Programme. Education Master in Law – New Frontiers of Law, Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (ISCTE-IUL) Bachelor in Law, University of Lisbon School of Law André’s research spans four primary areas: Sociology of Law and Justice : Focuses on legal legibility, communication, adjudication, procedural accounts, rule of law, democracy, and socio-legal methodologies. Legal Theory : Explores legal interpretation, reasoning, and argumentation with emphasis on normative frameworks. Law and Technology : Investigates AI and law, cyberjustice, legal tech, e-discovery, data mining, automated legal language processing, and AI&IP. Sociology of Science : Analyzes science-society relations, reflexivity, decision-making, and science policy. The 15 most recent articles reflect interdisciplinary engagement with legal theory, computational justice, and materials science applications. Key trends include: Quantitative analysis of judicial transparency AI-driven legal argumentation tools Constitutional responses to economic crises Photonics applications in legal tech contexts Reflexivity in scientific policy-making Scientific contributions include: Fellow of Lisbon Legal Theory (LLT) Collaborations on cyberjustice frameworks Editorial leadership in science-society dialogues André’s work intersects with teams at CEDIS, DINÂMIA’CET, and LLT networks, addressing both theoretical and applied dimensions of law, technology, and societal dynamics.

• Compact ultrafast X-ray source development
• Ultrafast X-ray scattering
• High-field nonlinear X-ray matter interaction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Matthias Fuchs is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln , where he leads the Group for Ultrafast and High-Field X-ray Science . His work leverages partnerships with UNL's Extreme Light Laboratory and its PetaWatt (PW) Diocles laser facility, one of only two such systems globally. Research Focus : Compact ultrafast X-ray sources, ultrafast X-ray scattering, and high-field nonlinear X-ray interactions with matter. Technical Collaborations : Pioneering table-top free-electron lasers (FELs), laser-wakefield acceleration, and coherent transition radiation (CTR) applications. Publications : 15+ peer-reviewed articles in journals like Nature Physics , with emphasis on X-ray photon absorption, second harmonic generation, and terahertz pulse engineering. Scientific Impact : His 2016 Nature Physics study on K-shell two-photon absorption was highlighted in Physik Journal as a cover illustration, demonstrating novel X-ray-matter interactions under extreme laser intensities. Laboratory Collaborations : Engaged with both the Extreme Light Laboratory and Diocles laser facility for experimental validation of ultrafast X-ray techniques.

Anil K. Patnaikمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Quantum Optics
• Nonlinear Optics
• Laser-Matter Interactions
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Anil K. Patnaik is an Associate Professor of Physics at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT). His research focuses on fundamental laser-matter interactions, quantum optics, and advanced laser diagnostics for plasmas and combustion processes. He has led numerous federally funded projects (AFRL, AFOSR, DOE) and holds an h-index of 22 with over 250 publications. Education: Post-Doctoral Research Associate, Texas A&M University (2003-2005) JSPS Post-Doctoral Research Associate, University of Electro-Communication, Tokyo (2001-2003) PhD in Physics, Physical Research Laboratory, India (1995-2001) MS in Physics, Utkal University, India (1990-1995) Research Interests: Dr. Patnaik's work bridges theory and experimentation in quantum optics, nonlinear optics, and laser-based diagnostics. His innovations include fiber-based slow light systems, ultrafast laser-plasma diagnostics, and machine learning-enhanced spectral analysis. Recent projects involve kHz-rate table-top accelerators and quantum photonics under atmospheric turbulence. Awards: AFIT Dean’s Distinguished Teaching Professor Award (2021) Editor’s pick and cover page in High Power Laser Science and Engineering (2024) Recipient of JSPS Post-Doctoral Fellowship (2001-2003) Grants & Advising: He has secured multi-million dollar grants as PI/co-PI and advised numerous doctoral and master’s students. His lab (QuOTe) develops cutting-edge optical diagnostics for military and aerospace applications. Labs/Teams: Director of the QuOTe (Quantum Optics & Technology) laboratory at AFIT, focusing on quantum photonics and advanced laser systems.