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Enrico Lugliمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Immunology
• Cancer Immunotherapy
• T Cell Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Enrico Lugli serves as Group Leader of the Translational Immunology Lab and Head of the Flow Cytometry core facility at Humanitas University, where he directs cutting-edge research in cancer immunology using single-cell technologies. Education: PhD in Immunology, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy Postdoctoral training at Vaccine Research Center, National Institutes of Health, USA His research focuses on dissecting T cell responses in cancer through high-dimensional approaches including 30-parameter flow cytometry and single-cell RNA sequencing. Key investigations target stem-like memory T cell differentiation pathways and immunosuppressive mechanisms mediated by regulatory T cells in tumor microenvironments, aiming to overcome resistance to current immunotherapies. Analysis of his publication record (2011-2023) reveals consistent innovation in T cell biology, particularly in characterizing stem-like progenitor subsets and hyperactivated regulatory T cells across multiple cancer types. The work demonstrates a progression from fundamental discoveries of T cell subsets to clinical translation using advanced computational and spatial profiling techniques. Scientific Awards: European Research Council Starting Grant Lloyd J. Old STAR award from Cancer Research Institute Fondazione AIRC grant Italian Ministry of Health grant Dr. Lugli mentors four PhD students and leads a multidisciplinary team including bioinformaticians and postdoctoral fellows. His ERC-funded research program investigates T cell differentiation dynamics and immunosuppressive networks, with recent work identifying hyperactivated Treg subsets as therapeutic targets in cholangiocarcinoma and other solid tumors. The Translational Immunology Lab operates within Humanitas University's research ecosystem, integrating the Flow Cytometry core facility to enable high-parameter immune profiling. Current initiatives include developing computational tools like CRUSTY for flow cytometry data analysis and exploring metabolic pathways that sustain immunosuppressive cell functions.

Murugappan Ramanathan Jr.مشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Air Pollution and Respiratory Health
• Chronic Rhinosinusitis
• Skull Base Surgery
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Dr. Murugappan Ramanathan Jr. (Murray) is a Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery and Professor of Neurological Surgery at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, serving as Vice Director of Clinical Operations for the Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery. He oversees care delivery across nine ambulatory clinics and five hospitals within Johns Hopkins Medicine, maintaining a high-volume clinical practice at Johns Hopkins Health Care and Surgery Center in Bethesda and Suburban Hospital. Education Undergraduate: Yale University Medical Degree: University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Residency: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Advanced Endoscopic Sinus and Minimally Invasive Skull Base Surgery Research Focus Dr. Ramanathan's NIH-funded research pioneered the connection between air pollution (PM2.5) and chronic rhinosinusitis. His lab developed a novel mouse model demonstrating how pollutants induce eosinophilic inflammation and epithelial barrier dysfunction in sinonasal tissue. Key investigations center on Nrf2 antioxidant pathways as therapeutic targets and air pollution-induced epigenomic changes in sinonasal epithelium, bridging environmental health with molecular mechanisms of disease. Publication Trends His 110+ publications reveal consistent focus on environmental triggers of sinonasal disease, with recent work emphasizing Nrf2 pathway modulation to reverse pollutant-induced damage. Articles integrate molecular biology, immunology, and environmental health, establishing foundational knowledge for therapeutic interventions in chronic rhinosinusitis through epithelial barrier repair and inflammation control. Scientific Recognition Top Doctor honors from Washingtonian (2022-2024), Bethesda (2019-2025), Castle Connolly (2019-2025), and Northern Virginia Magazines (2022-2025) Prince Edmund Fowler Award for Outstanding Basic Science Thesis (Triological Society) American Rhinologic Society Basic Science Research Award Alpha Omega Alpha and Triological Society Fellow distinctions Directors Award from National Institute of Deafness and Communication Disorders Clinical Leadership and Mentorship As chair of the CORE Grants General Section for the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Dr. Ramanathan evaluates national research proposals while mentoring trainees in his NIH-funded lab. His clinical operations leadership focuses on optimizing multidisciplinary care pathways through systematic process improvements across Johns Hopkins' ENT network. Research Infrastructure The Ramanathan Lab collaborates with Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health using state-of-the-art air pollution exposure systems. This multidisciplinary team combines otolaryngology, public health, molecular biology, and immunology expertise to translate basic science discoveries about PM2.5 effects into clinical applications for sinonasal disease management.

Jan Rossmeislمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Catalysis
• Green Chemistry
• Energy Conversion
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jan Rossmeisl is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, conducting research at the intersection of catalysis, sustainable energy, and electrochemical processes. His work focuses on developing advanced materials for energy conversion applications including fuel cells and carbon dioxide reduction technologies. His research interests span catalysis , green chemistry , and energy conversion , with specific expertise in electrocatalytic reaction mechanisms, high-entropy alloy design, and sustainable pathways for chemical synthesis. Current investigations emphasize computational modeling of surface reactions and experimental validation of novel catalyst systems for renewable energy applications. Analysis of his 2024-2025 publications reveals a dominant focus on electrocatalytic $$\text{CO}_2$$ conversion and oxygen reduction processes. Key trends include the development of high-entropy alloys for catalytic coupling reactions, strain engineering in binary alloys, and non-aqueous electrolyte effects on $$\text{CO}_2$$ reduction. His work bridges theoretical computation with experimental validation to address challenges in sustainable energy conversion and chemical production.

• Nanotechnology
• Environmental Science
• Biophysics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Antonius Armanious is a Professor at ETH Zürich, affiliated with the Department of Physics and the Laboratory of Solid State Physics. His research focuses on nanotechnology, biophysics, and environmental interfaces, particularly the development of nanomaterial-based solutions for virus trapping, water treatment, and environmental sustainability. He has pioneered innovations in colloidal science, neutron reflectometry, and biomimetic materials. Key research interests include viral adsorption mechanisms, advanced sensing technologies, and renewable water harvesting systems. His work integrates experimental physics with biomedical applications, addressing challenges in public health and environmental engineering. Notable contributions include the design of antiviral traps using protein nanofibrils and the development of nanoplasmonic rulers for sub-nanometer resolution measurements. Dr. Armanious collaborates on interdisciplinary projects involving material science, microbiology, and environmental chemistry. His lab employs cutting-edge techniques like time-resolved microscopy and mechanical resonator-based mass sensing. While no formal awards are listed, his publications reflect sustained innovation in nanoscale systems and their practical applications. Professional activities include academic teaching within ETH's physics curriculum and leadership in the Solid State Physics Laboratory. His work aligns with global priorities in sustainable materials development and pandemic preparedness through engineered virus mitigation systems.

Thomas-Bruno Schweizerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Materials Science
• Polymer Science
• Rheology
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Dr. Thomas-Bruno Schweizer is a Lecturer in the Department of Materials at ETH Zurich. His research focuses on polymer rheology, materials science, and nanocomposite development. He specializes in studying the mechanical and thermal properties of polymers, colloidal gels, and composite materials, with applications in corrosion protection, biomedical materials, and advanced material design. His research interests include the rheological behavior of polymers under shear and extensional flows, the development of novel biomimetic composites, and the creation of functionalized materials for biomedical and industrial uses. He has contributed to the design of specialized rheometers to measure complex fluid properties and has explored applications of polymer-based coatings and nanocomposites. Key areas of expertise include polymer blends, shear banding phenomena, and the integration of organic/inorganic materials for enhanced material performance. His work often involves interdisciplinary collaborations, bridging chemistry, physics, and engineering to advance material science applications.

Krista Howarthمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Exercise Physiology
• Muscle Metabolism
• Sports Nutrition
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Krista Howarth serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology within the Faculty of Science at McMaster University. Her academic career at McMaster spans from undergraduate studies through to her current faculty position, demonstrating deep institutional commitment and expertise in exercise physiology. Her educational foundation includes: Ph.D. in Kinesiology from McMaster University (2007) MSc in Kinesiology from McMaster University (2002) Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology from McMaster University (2000) Dr. Howarth's research program centers on exercise metabolism and human physiological adaptation, with particular expertise in skeletal muscle response to exercise stress, protein metabolism during recovery, and metabolic adaptations to different training modalities. Her laboratory investigations have significantly advanced understanding of how nutritional interventions affect muscle recovery and how various exercise protocols induce specific metabolic changes in human skeletal muscle. The research demonstrates rigorous methodology with controlled human trials examining substrate utilization, enzyme regulation, and metabolic pathways during exercise and recovery. Her scholarly trajectory reveals consistent productivity across two decades, evolving from foundational metabolic studies to broader applications including recent work on diversity in clinical assessment. This demonstrates both depth in her core expertise and expansion into related areas addressing contemporary issues in health sciences. As an educator, Dr. Howarth maintains an extensive teaching portfolio across McMaster's Kinesiology program, consistently instructing foundational courses including Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II, Cardiorespiratory and Metabolic Exercise Physiology, and Exercise Testing and Prescription since 2017. Her teaching responsibilities demonstrate commitment to both undergraduate education and specialized training in exercise physiology principles.

Djinovic Carugo Kristinaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Structural Biology
• Biochemistry
• Molecular Biology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kristina Djinovic Carugo is a Full Professor of Structural Biology at the University of Vienna , affiliated with the Department of Structural and Computational Biology at Max F. Perutz Laboratories. Her career spans leadership roles including Head of Department (since 2009), Director of the Laura Bassi Center for Optimized Structural Studies (2010-2016), and Head of Structural Biology and Crystallography Unit at Sincrotrone Trieste (1999-2004). Education : PhD in Chemistry (1992, University of Ljubljana); Master's (1989, University of Ljubljana); Diploma in Chemistry (1986, University of Ljubljana) Her research focuses on structure-function analysis of metallo-enzymes involved in cellular protection, structural biology of actin-based cytoskeleton with emphasis on muscle Z-disk assembly, and X-ray induced radiation damage in protein crystals. Key techniques include X-ray crystallography, cryo-EM, and integrative structural approaches. Recent work explores liquid-liquid phase separation in sarcomeric Z-disc formation, Filamin C regulation by HSPB7 , and automated structural analysis tools like chalcogen bond detection in AlphaFold models. She has contributed to understanding protein interactions in hemidesmosomes, sarcomere mechanics, and redox-sensitive structural dynamics. Scientific Recognition : EMBO long-term postdoctoral fellowship (1995) Laura Bassi Center of Expertise (2010) EMBO member (2016) Her institutional roles include appointment committee memberships for tenure-track and professorship positions at Austrian universities and leadership in the Protein Technology Facilities user committee. Publications span high-impact journals including Science Advances, Cell, and PNAS, with over 145 peer-reviewed papers and an H-index of 44.

Muhammad Wakil Shahzadمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Desalination
• Sustainable Heating and Cooling
• Solar Energy Storage
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Muhammad Wakil Shahzad is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical and Construction Engineering Department at Northumbria University. His research focuses on sustainable energy solutions including desalination, solar energy storage, water treatment technologies, and advanced adsorbent materials. He leads significant projects such as functionalised composite adsorbents for industrial applications and sustainable cooling systems. His educational background includes a PhD in Mechanical Engineering. Research interests span: Development of energy-efficient cooling and heating systems Advanced water purification technologies Solar energy storage solutions Novel adsorbent materials for industrial applications Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on sustainable technologies with recurring themes in nanomaterials for environmental applications, energy storage optimization, and thermal management systems. His work frequently appears in high-impact journals focused on energy, environmental science, and materials engineering. Significant honors include: Ranked 43rd in Northumbria's AD Scientific Index 2023 Environmental Prize for sustainable water project Sustainability Medal for solar desalination research Recognition among world's top 2% researchers Best Presentation Award 2018 As Principal Investigator, he has secured funding for multiple projects including the Royal Academy of Engineering funded 'Functionalised composite adsorbent' project. He actively engages with international research networks and serves on organizing committees for major energy conferences.

Lauren Bradfordمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Microbiology
• Molecular Biology
• Food Safety
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Lauren Bradford is a Researcher in the Department of Biology at Carleton University, affiliated with the Faculty of Science. She holds a B.Sc. in Biochemistry from the University of Alberta (2011), an M.Sc. in Earth and Environmental Sciences from McMaster University (2014), and a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from Technische Universität München/Helmholtz Munich (2020). Her research focuses on microbiological and DNA-based detection methods for foodborne pathogens, particularly Salmonella, with a current project funded by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) and conducted in collaboration with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Her research interests include food safety, molecular biology, and environmental science, with a focus on developing efficient diagnostic tools for pathogens. Recent work has explored transcriptomics analysis of BPA alternatives, perfluoroalkyl substances, and genomic approaches to pathogen detection in metagenomics datasets. Bradford’s contributions span microbial ecology, bioremediation, and genomic analysis of antibiotic resistance in aquatic bacteria. Her publications highlight advancements in pathogen detection pipelines, microbial degradation pathways, and the functional genomics of nitric oxide metabolism in contaminated environments. She actively contributes to projects addressing food safety protocols and environmental contaminant management.

Naresh Kumarمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Biogeochemistry
• Bioremediation
• Environmental Geochemistry
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Naresh Kumar is an Assistant Professor at Wageningen University & Research, specializing in Soil Chemistry and Chemical Soil Quality. He previously held roles as a Junior Group Leader at the University of Vienna (2018–2021) and a Postdoc at Stanford University (2014–2018), following his PhD in Earth Sciences from CEREGE - Aix-Marseille University, France (2010–2013). His research focuses on Biogeochemistry , Bioremediation , Chemical Speciation , and Contaminant Dynamics . Key projects include studying PFAS in soils and developing predictive models for nutrient management and pollutant behavior. He teaches courses such as Environmental Analytical Techniques and Soil Pollution and Protection . Publications highlight advancements in understanding DNA-mineral interactions, redox-driven colloid mobility, and innovative waste-to-resource solutions like aluminium dross for eutrophication control. His work bridges laboratory studies with field applications, emphasizing sustainable environmental management. Labs/Teams: Head of the Soil Chemistry and Chemical Soil Quality subdivision, coordinating interdisciplinary research on environmental geochemistry and bioremediation strategies.

• Cardiac Metabolism
• Diabetic Cardiomyopathy
• Mitochondrial Metabolism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lisa Heather is an Associate Professor and British Heart Foundation (BHF) Intermediate Fellow at the University of Oxford's Department of Physiology, Anatomy, and Genetics (DPAG) within the Medical Sciences Division. Her research focuses on cardiac metabolism in health and disease, particularly in diabetes and heart failure. She holds dual expertise in molecular mechanisms of metabolic dysfunction and translational cardiovascular research. Dr. Heather earned a Bachelor's degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Surrey and conducted doctoral research on cardiac hypertrophy's metabolic origins. Her postdoctoral work explored mitochondrial dysfunction in diabetic cardiomyopathy. Key career milestones include a Diabetes UK RD Lawrence Fellowship (2011) and a BHF Intermediate Fellowship (2018), supporting her investigations into lipid metabolism and hypoxia signaling in diabetic hearts. Her research interests span mitochondrial bioenergetics, fatty acid trafficking, hypoxia responses, and metabolic reprogramming in disease. She employs advanced techniques like hyperpolarized MRI and metabolomics to study real-time metabolic changes, with recent breakthroughs identifying novel roles for fatty acids in disrupting hypoxia signaling and cardiomyocyte function. Her publications (e.g., Diabetes , Physiological Reviews , JCI Insight ) highlight interdisciplinary approaches to metabolic disease. She leads the Heather Group, advancing therapies targeting metabolic pathways in heart failure and diabetes. Her work bridges basic science and clinical applications, emphasizing metabolic interventions for cardiovascular health.

Fatemeh Vafaeeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Systems Biology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Fatemeh Vafaee is a leading researcher at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) , holding appointments as Associate Professor in the School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences (BABS) and Deputy Director (Science) of the UNSW AI Institute . She previously served as Deputy Director of the UNSW Data Science Hub (uDASH) and has held academic positions at the University of Toronto and the University of Sydney. PhD in Artificial Intelligence from University of Illinois at Chicago Postdoctoral Fellowships at University of Toronto and University of Sydney Founded the AI-Enhanced Biomedicine Laboratory in 2017 Her research focuses on deploying advanced AI techniques to address biomedical challenges through: Biomarker Discovery for cancer and neurodegenerative diseases Single-Cell Multi-Omics data integration and analysis Computational Drug Repositioning and network pharmacology Multi-Omics Data Fusion and temporal network modeling Recent publications demonstrate expertise in liquid biopsy development , single-cell imaging , and AI-driven cancer diagnostics . Her methodological contributions include novel deep learning architectures for omics data analysis and graph neural networks for drug synergy prediction. Scientific accolades include: Winner, Women in AI Asia-Pacific Health Award (2023) Runner-Up, WAI-APAC Innovator of the Year (2023) Top 10 Women in AI in Asia-Pacific (2023) Australian Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Society Research Excellence Award (2023) She supervises PhD candidates across computational biomedicine and AI in healthcare , with significant grant achievements exceeding $17M in competitive funding, including schemes from ARC Discovery , NHMRC , and Medical Research Future Fund .

Julea Buttمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biophysical Chemistry
• Microbial Electron Transfer
• Photocatalysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Julea Butt is a leading academic in Biophysical Chemistry at the University of East Anglia’s School of Biological Sciences. She specializes in microbial electron transfer mechanisms, biohybrid materials, and photocatalytic systems. Her research focuses on engineering proteins like multiheme cytochromes for applications in sustainable energy and environmental biotechnology. Member of multiple research centers including the Centre for Molecular and Structural Biochemistry and the Wolfson Centre for Advanced Environmental Microbiology. Expertise spans protein structure-function relationships, nanomaterial integration with biological systems, and light-driven catalytic processes. Research interests include: Design of bioelectronic interfaces for solar fuels production Electron transport in bacterial outer membrane proteins Development of semi-artificial photosynthetic systems Mechanistic studies of cytochrome-mediated redox reactions Recent work highlights include: Engineering bespoke biomolecular wires for transmembrane electron transfer Photocatalytic nitrous oxide removal using liposomal microreactors Genetic code expansion for protein functionalization in Shewanella Her lab collaborates on projects involving microbial electron transfer, biohybrid nanomaterials, and sustainable biocatalytic systems. She is actively supervising PhD students in these areas and has published over 130 peer-reviewed articles.

Paul Kempenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Nanotechnology
• Drug Delivery Systems
• Biomedical Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Paul Kempen is an Associate Professor at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), affiliated with the Department of Health Technology and the National Centre for Nano Fabrication and Characterization. His research focuses on nanotechnology applications in drug delivery, biomedical engineering, and materials science, with a particular emphasis on liposomes, gold nanoparticles, and nanozymes. He supervises multiple PhD students and has contributed over 60 peer-reviewed publications. His research interests span the development of nanocarriers for targeted drug delivery, characterization of biomaterials, and the design of sustainable nanotechnologies. Collaborations include studies on phycosphere microbiomes, ammonia electrosynthesis, and MRI tattoo interactions. He leads projects such as 'R2R ProBac' and 'Nanofluidic Electron Diffraction,' exploring biofilm formation and advanced microscopy techniques. Key achievements include the creation of cost-effective wound dressings using nanogels and advancements in mRNA lipid nanoparticle delivery via gastrointestinal devices. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in affordable and clean energy and good health and well-being. Paul advises PhD students in nanofluidics, polymer surface engineering, and electron microscopy applications. His lab, Nanolab , specializes in nanocharacterization and fabrication. Future directions include expanding nanomedicine applications and sustainable nanomaterials.

Daniel Dessauمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Electronic Structure
• High Temperature Superconductors
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Daniel Dessau is a faculty member in the Department of Physics at the University of Colorado Boulder and an Adjunct Fellow at JILA. His research focuses on electronic structure and novel quantum materials, including high-temperature superconductors, topological insulators, and magnetoresistive oxides. He employs advanced spectroscopic techniques like angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES) to study materials at the electronic level. Key research areas include understanding the electronic correlations in unconventional superconductors, exploring topological phases in materials like MnBi_2Te_4 and TaAs, and investigating the interplay between magnetism and topology. His work bridges experimental physics with theoretical modeling, often collaborating across institutions to advance material characterization and quantum material discovery. Publications span studies on flat band systems, phase transitions in superconductors, and electronic properties of layered materials. His contributions have advanced our understanding of quantum materials' fundamental properties and their potential applications in next-generation electronics and quantum technologies.