جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Nida Naveedمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Additive Manufacturing
• 3D Printing
• Materials Engineering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Nida Naveed is a Senior Lecturer and Vice-Chancellor’s Research Fellow in the School of Engineering at the University of Sunderland. With over 15 years of combined academia and industry experience, she specializes in additive manufacturing, materials engineering, and structural mechanics. Her research focuses on 3D printing technologies, residual stress analysis in metals, and sustainable manufacturing processes. She holds a PhD in Materials Engineering from The Open University (OU) and advanced degrees in Structural and Civil Engineering from NED University of Engineering and Technology, Pakistan. Additionally, she is a Chartered Engineer (CEng) and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA). Dr. Naveed teaches modules in mechanical technology, applied mechanics, and engineering mathematics, leading the BEng final-year project module across global campuses. She supervises postgraduate and undergraduate research projects in the UK and overseas partner institutions. Her current research projects include exploring atomic diffusion additive manufacturing (ADAM) and optimizing thermal management for LED illuminators. Her expertise spans AM technologies like FDM, SLA, and ADAM, with applications in aerospace, automotive, and medical industries. She actively seeks collaborations to advance sustainable manufacturing practices and has contributed to industry-academia partnerships through roles at The Open University and Newcastle National College Group.

Paolo Piovanoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Materials Science
• Solid Mechanics
• Calculus of Variations
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Paolo Piovano is an Associate Professor at the Polytechnic University of Milan, specializing in materials science and mathematical analysis of crystalline structures. His research focuses on variational models for thin films, epitaxial growth, and nanoscale phenomena. He holds a Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University (2012), with a thesis on 'Evolution and Regularity Results for Epitaxially Strained Thin Films and Material Voids.' Key research areas include solid-state wetting/dewetting, strain-driven instabilities, and energy minimization in materials. His work bridges atomistic and continuum models, addressing problems like crystal growth, interface dynamics, and nanotube geometries. He has organized conferences such as the XXIII STAMM (2022) and contributed to events on free boundary problems and nonlinear analysis. His publications span journals like Arch. Ration. Mech. Anal. , SIAM J. Math. Anal. , and Continuum Mech. Thermodyn. , with a focus on rigorous mathematical validation of materials science models. Despite no explicitly listed awards, his impactful contributions reflect sustained academic engagement.

Simon Billingeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Materials Science
• Condensed Matter Physics
• Nanotechnology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Simon Billinge is a Professor of Materials Science and Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics at Columbia University and a Scientist at Brookhaven National Laboratory. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania (1992) and a B.A. from Oxford University. Previously, he served as a postdoc at Los Alamos National Laboratory and held faculty positions at Michigan State University, advancing to Full Professor by 2003. His research focuses on nanoscale structure-property relationships using advanced X-ray and neutron diffraction techniques, particularly the atomic pair distribution function (PDF) method. He has published over 200 papers and is a Fellow of the American Physical Society and Neutron Scattering Society of America. Education: Ph.D., Materials Science and Engineering, University of Pennsylvania (1992) B.A., Oxford University Research Interests: His work spans materials for energy, catalysis, environmental remediation, and pharmaceuticals. He develops PDF methods to study disordered crystals and nanomaterials, integrating machine learning for data analysis. Recent trends include AI-driven structure solutions, operando studies of catalytic materials, and materials genome initiatives. Awards: Carnegie Corporation honor (2011) for immigrant contributions 2010 J.D. Hanawalt Award Michigan State University Distinguished Faculty Award Thomas H. Osgood Teaching Award Grants and Advising: He chairs major facility reviews and federally funded programs. His team at the Billinge Group (https://thebillingegroup.com/) develops tools like MLstructureMining and ClusterFinder for structural analysis. Collaborations include Brookhaven National Lab and global initiatives like the JUAMI African Materials Institute.

• Scanning Probe Microscopy
• Non-Covalent Interactions
• Self-Assembly
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Shuk Choi is a Visitor Faculty member in the Department of Applied Physics at Aalto University's School of Science, actively contributing to nanoscale quantum research through the EU Horizon Europe ERC project GETREAL (2025-2029). Education: Doctor of Science (Technology) in Technical Physics, Aalto University (awarded March 31, 2025) Choi's research centers on atomic-scale phenomena using scanning probe microscopy to investigate non-covalent interactions and self-assembly processes. Key expertise includes real-space imaging of molecular structures, surface science, and quantum state engineering in van der Waals heterostructures, with emerging integration of machine learning for quantum material design. Choi's doctoral thesis established foundational methodology for observing non-covalent interactions at molecular scales, directly enabling current work on quantum state realization in the GETREAL project. Research engagement: GETREAL: Realizing designer quantum states van der Waals heterostructures (EU Horizon Europe ERC), 2025-2029 – Project Member under Principal Investigator Peter Liljeroth Choi collaborates within Aalto University's atomic-scale physics team, utilizing advanced scanning probe microscopy infrastructure to engineer quantum states through nanoscale manipulation of molecular interactions and heterostructure design.

Parag Deotareمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Quantum Optics
• Quantum Information Processing
• Semiconductor Physics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Parag Deotare holds joint appointments in the Departments of Physics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, and Applied Physics at the University of Michigan. He directs the Excitonics and Photonics Laboratory (ExP Lab), focusing on exciton dynamics in low-dimensional materials such as transition metal dichalcogenides and organic semiconductors, with applications in quantum metrology, quantum information science, and on-chip data communication. His research bridges quantum optics, nanophotonics, and material science. Education: PhD in Physics from Harvard University (2012), MS in Physics from Texas A&M (2004), and BE in Engineering from the University of Pune, India (2004). Postdoctoral training at MIT preceded his faculty appointment at the University of Michigan in 2016. Research interests span experimental quantum optics, semiconductor physics, and excitonic phenomena. Recent work emphasizes strain effects on excitons, 1D excitonic guides, and optoexcitonic platforms for anti-tamper hardware. Awards include the 2017 Air Force Young Investigator Award and the 2017 HKN Professor of the Year Award. Lab activities involve interdisciplinary collaborations, with a focus on hybrid material interfaces and nanoscale strain engineering. The ExP Lab is co-located in the Randall Laboratory and Homer A. Neal Lab on the Ann Arbor campus.

• Mesoscopic Physics
• Anderson Localization
• Quantum Mechanics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Christophe Texier is a Professor at the University of Paris Saclay, affiliated with the Laboratory of Theoretical Physics and Statistical Models (LPTMS). He holds roles as co-director of the international Master’s program in 'Physics of Complex Systems' and correspondent for the quantum physics curriculum in the M2 iCFP program. His academic career includes teaching positions at the University of Geneva, Sorbonne University, and Institut Polytechnique de Paris. Texier’s research focuses on mesoscopic physics, Anderson localization, quantum mechanics, statistical physics, and stochastic processes. He has contributed to studies on disordered systems, random matrix products, functional determinants on quantum graphs, and quantum correlations in cold atomic gases. His teaching spans advanced statistical physics, non-equilibrium physics, and stochastic processes at the graduate level. Texier’s work often bridges theoretical physics with mathematical rigor, addressing topics such as single parameter scaling, supersymmetry breaking in disordered systems, and zeta-regularized spectral determinants. He has authored numerous articles on localization properties, fluctuation analysis, and quantum systems in random potentials.

Jacques Richerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Stellar Evolution
• Stellar Astrophysics
• Nuclear Astrophysics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jacques Richer is a Researcher affiliated with the Department of Physics at Université de Montréal, part of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. He specializes in stellar evolution, atomic diffusion processes in stars, and radiative acceleration effects. His work focuses on developing the Montreal stellar evolution code (xevol), which models element diffusion and radiative forces in stars like HgMn and AmFm types. He collaborates with institutions such as Meudon Observatory and the University of Moncton. Richer contributed to the Centre de Recherche en Astrophysique du Québec (2008–2017), a strategic research initiative involving over 40 researchers. His research bridges stellar structure, nucleosynthesis, and cosmological lithium abundance studies, addressing topics like Big Bang nucleosynthesis discrepancies and stellar transport mechanisms. Key projects include studying lithium depletion in Pop II stars and the impact of mass loss on abundance anomalies. His publications span topics from bidomain cardiac modeling (2005) to α-element effects on stellar isochrones (2012). Richer’s work emphasizes precision in radiative acceleration calculations and the role of turbulent transport in stellar interiors.

Ivo Rietveldمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Physical Chemistry
• Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Crystallography
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ivo Rietveld is an Assistant Professor at the University Paris Descartes since 2007, with an HDR (Habilitation to Direct Research) obtained in 2010 on 'Influence of pressure on the stability of molecular solids'. His research focuses on chemical and physical stability of drugs , phase behavior of drug mixtures , X-ray powder diffraction , and thermodynamic phase diagrams . He also investigates electrospray deposition for thin film applications and dendrimer-based materials for biomedical use. Education: PhD (Leiden University, 2000), followed by postdoctoral research at TU Delft (Netherlands), University of Pennsylvania (USA), and Kyoto University (Japan). His expertise includes thermal analysis (DSC/TG) , crystal structure resolution , and solid-state characterization . Teaching: Leads courses in physical chemistry , thermodynamics , and pharmaceutical analysis for pharmacy students, including development of a second-year physical chemistry curriculum. Research Trends: His publications span polymorphism studies , pressure-temperature phase diagrams , and electrospray-based material fabrication . Recent work emphasizes resolving stability hierarchies of drug polymorphs under high-pressure conditions and developing bionanocomposites for tissue engineering. Grants & Collaboration: Active in European-Japanese consortia for thin film technology and French pharmaceutical solid-state research projects. Organized conferences like the 2016 Joint European days on Equilibrium between Phases (JEEP) and delivered keynote lectures on polymorphism analysis under pressure.

Aurelio Arenas Dalla-Vecchiaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Electronics
• Control Systems
• Nanotechnology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Aurelio Arenas Dalla-Vecchia is an Associate Professor at the University of Murcia, affiliated with the Faculty of Chemistry and the Department of Electromagnetism and Electronics. His research focuses on control systems, nanotechnology, renewable energy, and instrumentation. He has been involved in projects like the development of flexible electronics and solar energy systems, as well as interdisciplinary work in biomedical engineering and sensor technology. Education: Doctorate from the University of Murcia (1994), with a thesis on tunneling microscopy applied to plastic metalization processes. Research interests include advanced control strategies for systems with delays, thermal performance analysis of solar receivers, and biocompatible materials. His publications span applications in energy systems, biomedical devices, and educational technology, emphasizing practical instrumentation and automation. Notable projects include the DIANA nanoscience group and contributions to sensor-based experiments using gaming hardware like the Nintendo Wii remote. His work bridges theoretical control systems with real-world applications in renewable energy and materials science.

Sergey Dergunovمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Materials Chemistry
• Nanotechnology
• Organic Synthesis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Sergey Dergunov is an Assistant Professor at the University of Connecticut in the Department of Chemistry. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Kazakh National University (2006) and a Dipl. Chem. Eng. from Kazakh National State University (2001). His academic career includes an Assistant Research Professor position at Saint Louis University (2011-2014) and a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Memphis (2007-2011). His research focuses on the synthesis and application of functional materials, particularly polymers and surfactants. Key areas include self-assembly of hierarchical nanostructures in solution and on surfaces, transition metal-catalyzed organic synthesis, and stimuli-responsive materials. His work bridges materials chemistry, nanotechnology, and applied chemical engineering, targeting advancements in biomedical, industrial, and sensing applications. Recent publications highlight his expertise in vesicle-templated polymer nanocapsules, RAFT polymerization techniques, and surfactant-based corrosion inhibitors. While no specific awards or advisees are documented in the provided texts, his extensive publication record underscores contributions to nanomaterials and sustainable polymer synthesis. Contact details include the email sergey.dergunov@uconn.edu and the University of Connecticut's Storrs Campus address.

Simon Scheuringمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Macromolecular Structure and Function
• Single molecule methods
• Chemical Cell Biology
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Simon Scheuring is a Professor at Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, leading the Scheuring Lab (Bio-AFM-Lab). His research focuses on membrane proteins and their dynamics using atomic force microscopy (AFM), particularly high-speed AFM techniques. He holds a PhD and BS from the Biozentrum, University Basel, Switzerland (2001 and 1996 respectively). Education: PhD, Biozentrum, University Basel, Switzerland (2001) BS, Biozentrum, University Basel, Switzerland (1996) Research Interests: Development and application of AFM-based technologies to study membrane structure, dynamics, and interactions. Key biological areas include membrane proteins (channels, transporters, receptors), diffusion, and supramolecular assembly. Technical expertise spans high-resolution AFM, force spectroscopy, and cryo-EM integration. Labs/Teams: Directs the Bio-AFM-Lab at Weill Cornell Medicine, specializing in nanoscale biological imaging. Research addresses membrane phenomena with applications in microbiology and neuroscience.

Bijaya Karkiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Materials Science
• High-Performance Computing
• Earth Materials Modeling
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Bijaya Karki is the McDermott Inc. Endowed Professor in the Division of Computer Science and Engineering at Louisiana State University's School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, where he served as Division Chair (2011-2024). Research integrates high-performance computing, materials science, and geophysics to study Earth materials under extreme conditions. Funded by NASA and NSF, work focuses on magma oceans, mantle dynamics, and computational mineral physics using first-principles simulations and machine learning. Honors include AGU Fellowship (2022), NSF CAREER Award (2004), and JMGM Graphics Prize (2009). Developed novel visualization frameworks for atomistic simulation data analysis. Education: Ph.D. in Computational Physics, University of Edinburgh (1997) Diploma with Honors, ICTP Trieste (1994) M.Sc. with Distinction, Tribhuvan University (1992)

Richard J. Randمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Astronomy and Astrophysics
• Gaseous halos of galaxies
• Diffuse ionized gas
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Richard J. Rand is a Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of New Mexico (UNM). He holds a PhD from the California Institute of Technology (1991). His research focuses on galactic structures, including gaseous halos, diffuse ionized gas, and the disk-halo connection, as well as star formation processes, molecular/atomic gas dynamics, and ring galaxies. Education: PhD in Physics, California Institute of Technology, 1991. Research Interests: Extensive study of galaxy evolution, superbubbles/chimneys, HII regions, and the interplay between galactic components. Active in observational and theoretical astrophysics. No specific awards, grants, or publications listed in the provided text. Office located at PAIS 1222.

• Semiconductor Materials Engineering
• Quantum Structures
• Heteroepitaxial Films
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sang M. Han is a Regents' Professor in the Departments of Chemical & Biological Engineering and Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of New Mexico (UNM). He holds a PhD from UC Santa Barbara and a BS (with honors) from UC Berkeley. His research focuses on semiconductor materials engineering, nanofluidic systems, and photovoltaic integration, with over 50 peer-reviewed publications and 10 patents. Education : PhD, Chemical Engineering, UC Santa Barbara BS, Chemical Engineering with Honors, UC Berkeley Research Interests : Dr. Han’s work spans: Selective growth of Ge quantum structures on Si III-V integration on engineered Ge/Si virtual substrates Hybrid micro/nanofluidic systems for bioseparation Semiconductor surface modification Nanocrystal synthesis for optical/biological applications Publications & Patents : Over 50 journal articles and 10 UNM-affiliated patents, with recent work on carbon-nanotube-reinforced composites and bioinspired optical materials. Awards : NSF Career Award (2001) UNM Junior Faculty Research Excellence Award (2005) UNM Senior Teaching Excellence Award (2012) Multple UNM Creative Awards (2009-2014) Advising & Labs : Leads research groups focused on semiconductor heteroepitaxy and nanofluidic systems. Active in developing crack-tolerant photovoltaic gridlines and biomimetic optical coatings.

Arda Gencمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Materials Science
• Nanotechnology
• Electron Microscopy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Arda Genc is the Microscopy and Microanalysis Facility Supervisor at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), affiliated with the Department of Materials within the College of Engineering. His research focuses on advanced microscopy techniques, nanomaterials characterization, and energy storage materials. He holds a Researcher academic rank and has contributed extensively to the fields of materials science and nanotechnology through his work on electron microscopy, machine learning applications in materials analysis, and catalytic systems. Key research interests include high-throughput analysis of nanomaterials using AI-driven methods, defect engineering in alloys, and thin film characterization. His work bridges computational approaches with experimental microscopy, addressing challenges in energy storage and catalytic efficiency. Dr. Genc’s articles highlight advancements in 4D STEM analysis, superconducting thin films, and battery material degradation mechanisms. His studies often integrate machine learning with electron microscopy to enhance material characterization speed and accuracy. He has collaborated on projects involving semiconductor defect dynamics, CO2 hydrogenation catalysts, and silicon anode degradation in lithium-ion batteries. As facility supervisor, he oversees cutting-edge microscopy resources supporting UCSB’s research community. His contributions span over 50 peer-reviewed publications, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to materials innovation.