جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Tina H. Leeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) Structure and Function
• Membrane Biology
• Protein Biosynthesis
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Tina H. Lee is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), part of the Mellon College of Science. Her research focuses on understanding the structure-function relationships of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), particularly how proteins such as Yip1A and atlastin regulate its architecture and dynamics. Her work integrates cell-based RNA interference, biochemical assays, and microscopy to study ER organization's role in cellular physiology and neurological disorders like hereditary spastic paraplegia. Education: Ph.D. from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), followed by a postdoctoral appointment at CMU. Research Interests: ER membrane networks, protein-lipid interactions, GTPase-driven membrane fusion, and disease-linked ER structural defects. Her lab uses advanced microscopy and mutagenesis to dissect how ER-shaping proteins influence organelle function and human health. Key Findings: Identified Yip1A’s role in ER dispersal and atlastin’s critical function in ER network connectivity. Her studies reveal how atlastin mutations disrupt ER structure, contributing to neurological diseases. Scientific Recognition: Two publications highlighted as Faculty of 1000 Must Read/Recommended for their significance in the field. Laboratory: Lee’s lab employs interdisciplinary approaches, combining genetics, biochemistry, and cell biology to advance understanding of ER biology. Her work bridges fundamental research and translational insights into ER-related pathologies.

Nicole Churchمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Materials Science
• Metallurgy
• Biomedical Engineering
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Nicole Church is a Beatrice Mary Dale Research Fellow at Newnham College and a member of the Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre (UTC) in the Department of Materials Science & Metallurgy at the University of Cambridge. She holds an MSci and PhD in Materials Science from Cambridge, where she specialized in titanium alloys. Her research focuses on superelastic and shape-memory titanium alloys for biomedical and aerospace applications, particularly investigating functional fatigue and microstructural degradation mechanisms. She lectures the Fracture and Fatigue course in the Materials Science Part II of the Natural Sciences Tripos. Key achievements include developing a new theory governing transforming alloys and being awarded the IOM3 Prize for her undergraduate research. Her work addresses challenges in alloy design, including optimizing composition and processing to prevent in-service property degradation. Nicole has collaborated with Rolls-Royce UTC on high-temperature structural alloys and solid-state welding processes. Recent research highlights include studies on Ti-Nb-Au alloys for low-modulus biomedical applications, functional fatigue mechanisms in Ti2448 alloys, and microstructural stability in nickel-based superalloys. Her interdisciplinary approach combines advanced characterization techniques like high-energy diffraction and electron microscopy to advance material science solutions.

• Metamaterials
• Photonic Crystals
• Terahertz Technology
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Professor Boris Kuhlmey is a Professor at the School of Physics, University of Sydney, and a member of the Sydney Nano Institute. His research focuses on metamaterials, photonic crystals, and terahertz technology, with applications in imaging, waveguides, and energy transfer. He has authored the book Foundations of Photonic Crystal Fibres and over 100 peer-reviewed publications. Key projects include developing terahertz imaging techniques, exploring light sails for interstellar travel, and advancing metamaterial fabrication through fiber-drawing methods. His work bridges fundamental physics with practical applications, spanning photonics, nanotechnology, and aerospace engineering. Notable contributions include subwavelength imaging via virtual superlensing and 3D-printed terahertz couplers that improve signal quality. He leads grants on superconducting cavities for quantum coupling and nanostructured textiles for sustainable energy solutions. Professor Kuhlmey collaborates widely, with recent conference presentations at META Conferences and SPIE events. His research has been featured in Science & Vie , Universe Today , and New Scientist , highlighting breakthroughs in invisibility cloaks and stable lightsail propulsion systems.

Sharon M Weissمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Photonics
• Nanotechnology
• Silicon Photonics
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Sharon M Weiss is the Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Engineering and holds joint appointments in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, and Physics at Vanderbilt University's School of Engineering. She directs the Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering. Her research focuses on light-matter interaction, silicon photonics, porous silicon biosensors, and nanotechnology. She earned a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Optics from the University of Rochester. Her work spans advanced photonic crystal designs, ultra-sensitive biosensors, and radiation-tolerant optical components for aerospace applications. Recent projects include photonic metacrystals for high-Q cavities and porous silicon sensors for rapid diagnostics. She has pioneered integration of phase-change materials like VO₂ in silicon photonics for ultrafast optical switching. Publications emphasize subwavelength photonics, biosensing innovations, and space-qualified optoelectronics. Her lab develops hybrid waveguides, nanobeam cavities, and AI-enhanced sensing systems. Collaborations include NASA and industry partners for biomedical and defense applications.

Arthur F Witulskiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Radiation Effects on Electronic Devices
• Power Semiconductor Reliability
• Space System Radiation Hardening
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Arthur F Witulski is a Research Professor of Electrical Engineering at Vanderbilt University's School of Engineering. He specializes in radiation effects on electronic power semiconductor devices and systems, focusing on radiation reliability in aerospace and nuclear environments. His research addresses challenges in satellites, robotics, and high-reliability power electronics. Education: PhD, MS, and BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of Colorado. Research Interests include radiation hardening of power electronics, semiconductor reliability under ionizing environments, and system-level modeling of radiation effects. His work spans energy systems, nano-materials, and risk mitigation strategies for complex engineering projects. Key contributions include developing models for SiC power device failures, Bayesian assurance frameworks for space systems, and methodologies linking component-level testing to system reliability. His recent articles emphasize single-event effects in advanced semiconductors and radiation tolerance in commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) components. Witulski has pioneered radiation assurance tools for small satellites and robotic systems, emphasizing probabilistic modeling and fault-tolerant designs. His work integrates theoretical physics with practical engineering solutions for harsh radiation environments.

Andreas Janshoffمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Membrane Biophysics
• Cell Mechanics
• Sensor Design
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Prof. Dr. Andreas Janshoff is a Full Professor (W3) of Biophysical Chemistry at the Institute of Physical Chemistry, Georg-August-University Göttingen (since 2008). He previously served as Dean of the Faculty of Chemistry in Göttingen (2013–2015). His research focuses on membrane biophysics, cell mechanics, sensor design, and single-molecule force spectroscopy. Key contributions include studies on actin cortices, cellular adhesion dynamics, and viscoelastic properties of biological systems. Education: 1987–1989: Biology studies at University of Münster 1989–1994: Chemistry studies at University of Münster (with honors) 1994–1997: PhD in Biochemistry under Prof. H.-J. Galla 1999–2001: Habilitation in Biochemistry at University of Münster Research Interests: His work integrates experimental biophysics with advanced microscopy and nanoindentation techniques to explore cell mechanics, membrane dynamics, and biomaterial interactions. Recent studies emphasize actin network rheology, collective cell migration, and protein-mediated tissue fluidity. Publications: Recent work highlights include studies on cytosolic actin isoforms’ mechanical roles (Nature Communications 2023), differential adhesion in cocultures (PNAS 2023), and vimentin viscoelasticity (Science Advances 2018). Themes emphasize quantitative biophysical analysis of cellular and molecular systems. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Göttingen Graduate Center for Neuroscience (GGNB), focusing on Physics of Biological and Complex Systems and Biomolecules: Structure-Function-Dynamics .

Petra Rudolfمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Molecular Motors and Switches
• 2D Materials (Graphene, Transition Metal Dichalcogenides)
• Organic Electronics
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Prof. Petra Rudolf is a Professor of Experimental Solid State Physics and Dean of Graduate Studies at the University of Groningen. She holds a PhD from the University of Namur (Belgium) and a MSc from the University of Rome "La Sapienza". Her research focuses on molecular motors/switches, 2D materials (graphene, transition metal dichalcogenides), organic thin films, and energy-related nanomaterials. She leads the Surfaces and Thin Films group at the Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials. Education: PhD in Physics (1995) from University of Namur MSc in Physics (1987) from University of Rome Research Interests: Design of functional surface architectures using molecular switches and motors Synthesis and characterization of 2D materials (graphene, MXenes) Development of nanomaterials for energy storage (lithium-sulfur batteries) and catalysis Electrochemical processes and surface functionalization techniques Recent Article Trends: Advances in organic solar cell efficiency via interlayer engineering Electrocatalytic strategies for sustainable chemical production Innovative 2D material synthesis methods (vapor phase, solvothermal) Self-healing materials and smart adhesives Awards: EU Descartes Prize (2007) for molecular machine research Member of Academia Europaea (2021) Fellowships: APS (2010), Institute of Physics (2001) Advising & Grants: Guided 35+ PhD students and 10 current advisees Leadership in European research networks and funding initiatives Labs/Teams: Surfaces and Thin Films Group at Zernike Institute Collaborations with Max Planck Institute, SOLARIS Synchrotron, and others

Andreas Milias Argeitisمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Systems Biology
• Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
• Mathematics, Interdisciplinary Applications
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Andreas Milias Argeitis is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Science and Engineering at the University of Groningen. He leads the Milias-Argeitis Lab within the Molecular Systems Biology research unit at the Groningen Biomolecular Sciences & Biotechnology Institute (GBB). His research focuses on integrating experimental and computational approaches to understand cellular processes, particularly the coordination between cell growth, division, and metabolic dynamics in budding yeast. Key research areas include systems biology, TOR signaling pathways, cell cycle regulation, and the application of machine learning and mathematical modeling. His lab develops advanced tools like optogenetic control systems and deep learning algorithms for cell segmentation and tracking. Recent work has revealed metabolic oscillations linked to the cell cycle and explored the role of proteins like Sch9 in TORC1-dependent signaling. Notable achievements include an NWO Vidi Grant (2018) and an ENW Science-M Grant (2023) for studying how growth drives the cell division cycle. He has over 40 peer-reviewed publications, including work in Nature Communications , Nature Metabolism , and Journal of Cell Science . His research bridges fundamental biology with technological innovations in single-cell analysis and synthetic biology. Lab activities include CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing protocols, fluorescent protein maturation studies, and the development of photo-switchable enzymes. Collaborations span biochemistry, mathematics, and engineering, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to unraveling cellular mechanisms.

Yuxiao Zhouمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Implantable device design
• Surgery planning
• Bone disease diagnosis
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Dr. Yuxiao Zhou is an Assistant Professor in the J. Mike Walker '66 Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University, with an affiliation to the School of Engineering Medicine. His research focuses on multi-scale musculoskeletal biomechanics, addressing challenges in aging, bone disease, and injury through implantable device design, computational modeling, and medical imaging. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Pennsylvania State University (2020), an M.S. from Rutgers University (2015), and a B.S. from Harbin Institute of Technology (2012). Research interests include biomechanical analysis of bone-implant interactions, bone regeneration mechanisms, and mechanobiology. Dr. Zhou's lab develops patient-specific biomedical devices and computational tools for surgery planning and disease diagnosis. His work integrates advanced imaging techniques like micro-CT and atomic force microscopy (AFM) to study bone mechanics across scales. Key awards include the Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund Postdoctoral Fellowship (2021) and the C. Norwood Wherry Memorial Graduate Fellowship (2020). His research has led to innovations in bone implant design, osteoporosis treatment strategies, and tissue engineering scaffolds. Recent publications explore topics like mineralization processes in tooth development and wireless microfluidic systems for dental implants. Dr. Zhou collaborates on grants related to biomechanical modeling and medical device development. His lab emphasizes translational research, aiming to bridge engineering and clinical applications. Ongoing projects include 3D-printed oxygen-releasing scaffolds for bone regeneration and aerogel-based solutions for bone cement interfaces.

Caroline Muellenbroichمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Light-sheet microscopy
• Biomedical imaging
• Neuroscience
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Dr. Caroline Muellenbroich is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Physics & Astronomy, University of Glasgow, where she develops advanced microscopy techniques for cardiac and neuro imaging. She joined the university in 2018 and is based at the Advanced Research Centre. Her work bridges physics, engineering, and biomedical sciences to create innovative imaging solutions. Dr. Muellenbroich received her physics education at the University of Heidelberg, Germany, and earned her PhD from the Institute of Photonics, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow in 2012. Her doctoral research focused on adaptive optics in advanced microscopy techniques. She then pursued postdoctoral research at the Biophotonics group at the European Laboratory for Nonlinear Spectroscopy (LENS) in Florence, Italy, where she implemented confocal light-sheet microscopy for whole mouse brain imaging and functional calcium imaging in Zebrafish. From 2016-2018, she worked as a researcher with the Italian National Institute of Optics, part of the Italian National Research Council. Dr. Muellenbroich's research focuses on developing and applying advanced optical imaging techniques, particularly light-sheet microscopy, for biomedical applications. Her work spans neuroscience and cardiology, with a strong emphasis on whole-brain imaging in model organisms and cardiac electrophysiology studies. She has made significant contributions to improving imaging fidelity, developing artifact removal techniques, and creating open-source microscope hardware. Her research bridges fundamental physics with practical biomedical applications, enabling new discoveries in brain function and cardiac physiology. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on light-sheet microscopy applications in neuroscience and cardiology. Her work addresses technical challenges in whole-brain imaging, artifact reduction, and the development of novel optical approaches for studying brain activity and cardiac function. She has made important contributions to the field through both technical innovations in microscopy hardware and novel applications of these techniques to biological problems. Dr. Muellenbroich is actively involved in developing open-source approaches to microscope hardware, as evidenced by her 2022 Nature Methods publication "CAD we share? Publishing reproducible microscope hardware." Her research has been supported by various grants, though specific funding sources are not detailed in the available information. She leads research efforts in developing advanced microscopy techniques for cardiac and neuro imaging, working with interdisciplinary teams that include physicists, engineers, biologists, and medical researchers. Her laboratory likely focuses on pushing the boundaries of optical imaging to address challenging biomedical questions in brain function and cardiac physiology.

• Quantum Technologies
• Imaging
• Sensing
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Professor Daniele Faccio is Professor of Quantum Technologies at the University of Glasgow's School of Physics & Astronomy since December 2017. He also serves as adjunct professor at the University of Arizona and was elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh in 2017. Previously, he was at Heriot-Watt University (2010-2017) and has held visiting positions at MIT and ICFO, Barcelona. Professor Faccio leads the Extreme Light Group, focusing on quantum technologies applied to imaging and sensing. His research spans quantum-enhanced imaging through complex media, photon transport in biological tissues, and analogue gravity phenomena where intense laser pulses create artificial black holes and 'expanding universes' in laboratory settings. His work bridges fundamental physics with practical applications in biomedical imaging, security, and quantum information processing. Recent publications reveal a strong trend toward quantum-enhanced imaging techniques, machine learning applications in optical sensing, and biomedical applications of advanced optical technologies. His research integrates quantum optics, computational imaging, and photonics to develop novel sensing modalities with applications ranging from non-invasive medical diagnostics to quantum information processing. Professor Faccio has received numerous prestigious awards including the Philip Leverhulme Prize in Physics (2015) and the Royal Society of Edinburgh Senior Public Engagement Medal (2017). He was an ERC fellow from 2012-2017 and a Marie-Curie fellow at ICFO, Barcelona. As principal investigator, Professor Faccio has secured significant research funding supporting his interdisciplinary team. His work on quantum imaging, analogue gravity, and computational optics has attracted substantial grant support from major research councils. He actively mentors postdoctoral researchers and PhD students in the interdisciplinary field spanning physics, engineering, and computational science. The Extreme Light Group maintains state-of-the-art laser laboratories with capabilities in ultrafast optics, quantum optics, and computational imaging. Current projects focus on quantum-enhanced imaging for biomedical applications, non-line-of-sight imaging through scattering media, and exploring fundamental physics through optical analogues of gravitational phenomena.

Orestis L. Katsamenisمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• 3D X-ray Histology
• Microfocus Computed Tomography
• Biomedical Imaging
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Dr Orestis L. Katsamenis is a Lecturer in Biomedical Imaging at the University of Southampton , affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences (FEPS) and the Faculty of Medicine (FoM) . He leads the 3D X-ray Histology and Biomedical Imaging Theme at the μ-VIS X-ray Imaging Centre and holds a visiting position at the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust in the Biomedical Imaging Unit of Cellular Pathology and Child Health. Education: BSc in Materials Science (University of Patras, 2007), MSc in Materials Science (University of Patras, 2009), PhD in Bioengineering (University of Southampton, 2012). His research focuses on 3D X-ray Histology (XRH) and Microfocus Computed Tomography (μCT) applied to biological and clinical imaging , pharmaceutical technology , and bone nanostructure . He has pioneered μCT protocols for clinical histology and developed advanced 3D imaging tools for applications in drug delivery , tissue engineering , and evolutionary biology . His work spans multidisciplinary collaborations with engineers, medical professionals, and paleontologists. Recent publications highlight his contributions to 3D imaging of bone , microneedle design , 4D-printed polypills , and paleontological studies . He has received awards including the EPSRC Doctoral Prize Award (2012) and multiple scientific presentation honors (2018) . Dr Katsamenis supervises PhD student Ayesha Mohiud Din and collaborates with research groups like the Engineering Materials and Surface Engineering Group and the Institute for Life Sciences . His Google Scholar profile lists over 20 recent articles, showing his prolific and diverse research output.

Anand Yethirajمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Soft Matter Physics
• Colloidal Self-Assembly
• Polymer Dynamics
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Anand Yethiraj is a Professor and Canada Research Chair at the University of Guelph, specializing in soft matter physics and colloidal self-assembly. His research focuses on understanding structure, dynamics, and phase behavior in complex systems such as colloids, polymers, and liquid crystals using advanced techniques like fluorescence microscopy and NMR spectroscopy. Education: B.Sc. (Chemistry), St. Xavier's College, Bombay M.Sc., University of Houston Ph.D., Simon Fraser University Research Interests: Self-assembly in soft matter and nanostructures Colloidal phase transitions and external field control Macromolecular crowding effects in biological systems Electrohydrodynamics and microfluidic systems His work bridges fundamental physics with applications in materials science and biophysics. Recent Trends in Publications: Recent studies emphasize tunable colloids, field-responsive materials, and the interplay between confinement and dynamics in crowded environments. Articles often explore experimental techniques like NMR and confocal microscopy to probe structural and kinetic phenomena at microscopic scales. Awards: Canada Research Chair Grants & Advising: No explicit grants listed. Prospective students are encouraged to contact him directly, referencing his publications to align with his research directions. Labs/Teams: Research conducted in University of Guelph labs focused on soft matter and colloidal systems, though specific lab names are not specified in the provided texts.

Ryan Hurleyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Mechanics of Structurally Complex Materials
• Granular and Geologic Materials
• Multiscale Materials Modeling
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Ryan Hurley is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University's Whiting School of Engineering, with a secondary appointment in the Department of Civil and Systems Engineering. He is a Fellow of the Hopkins Extreme Materials Institute (HEMI) and leads a research group focused on the mechanics of granular and geologic materials, multiscale modeling, and 3D materials characterization. PhD, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), 2015 Postdoctoral Research, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), 2015–2017 Joined JHU Faculty, 2018 His research interests center on understanding the mechanical behavior and failure mechanisms of granular materials, rocks, concrete, and ceramics through novel experiments and numerical models. He specializes in in-situ X-ray imaging and diffraction to observe deformation at micro and mesoscales. Key areas include impact physics, wave propagation, and rapid compaction, with applications in asteroid deflection and structural safety. His group develops digital twin models to simulate material behavior across scales. The research publications reveal a strong trend in multiscale experimental mechanics of geomaterials, combining high-resolution imaging with computational modeling. His work frequently appears in top journals such as Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids , Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences , and International Journal of Solids and Structures , focusing on granular dynamics, fracture, compaction, and constitutive modeling. Scientific awards include: NSF CAREER Award (2020) AFOSR Young Investigator Program (YIP) Award (2022) AEOP Mentor of the Year (2021) Department of Energy Secretary’s Appreciation Award (2017) Hurley has secured significant research funding from NSF, AFOSR, ARL, DOE, and DTRA . He actively mentors PhD, postdoctoral, and undergraduate students, and his group has produced numerous publications. He serves as co-editor of Open Geomechanics and has reviewed for major journals and funding agencies. Since 2021, he has chaired the annual Mach Conference. His research group operates within the Hopkins Extreme Materials Institute (HEMI) and utilizes advanced facilities including synchrotron X-ray sources and high-speed imaging systems for impact experiments.

John T. Ngoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Protein and Biomolecular Engineering
• Directed Evolution
• Fluorescence Microscopy
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John T. Ngo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Boston University. He leads The Ngo Lab , focusing on developing novel technologies to study cellular function and disease through principles of evolution, chemistry, and engineering. His research emphasizes live-cell imaging, protein engineering, and advanced microscopy techniques. Education: PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics from the California Institute of Technology Research Interests: His work spans three core areas: live-cell imaging of signal transduction , innovative labeling techniques for high-resolution imaging , and protein engineering applications in biotechnology and nanotechnology . Recent projects include developing nanobodies for intracellular antigen detection and synthetic receptors for mechanotransduction. Publications: Over 20+ peer-reviewed articles since 2013, with recent focus on drug-controlled synthetic biology circuits, tension-tuned receptors, and RNA tracking tools. His work bridges molecular engineering and biomedical applications, emphasizing cross-disciplinary innovation. Labs/Teams: The Ngo Lab at Boston University collaborates on developing next-generation tools for live-cell analysis and synthetic biology. Current projects include antiviral drug-controlled systems and high-resolution imaging probes.