Atomic-Level Material Characterization Professors and Supervisors

Tabbetha Dobbinsمشاهده پروفایل

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Rowan UniversityUnited States

Dr. Tabbetha Dobbins serves as Professor and Dean of the Graduate School at Rowan University's College of Science & Mathematics within the Department of Physics & Astronomy. Her leadership spans both academic administration and active materials science research. Her educational foundation includes: BS in Physics from Lincoln University (PA) MS in Materials Science & Engineering from University of Pennsylvania PhD in Materials Science & Engineering from Pennsylvania State University Postdoctoral research at National Institute of Standards and Technology Dr. Dobbins' research centers on structure-dynamics-function relationships in composite materials, utilizing neutron and synchrotron X-ray scattering to investigate hydrogen storage mechanisms and biomedical nanomaterials. Her work bridges fundamental materials science with practical applications in energy and healthcare, focusing on how atomic-scale structures influence macroscopic properties like hydrogen mobility and therapeutic efficacy. The lab's approach integrates advanced characterization with materials design to solve real-world problems. Recent publications demonstrate consistent innovation in hydrogen storage materials, with emphasis on nanoconfined hydrides, destabilized systems, and morphology control. Her work reveals trends toward multi-scale characterization (from atomic to microstructural levels) and increasing biomedical applications, particularly in protein-based nanomaterials. The research consistently targets practical energy solutions while expanding into cancer therapy enhancement. Her research excellence is recognized through prestigious awards: National Research Council Post-Doctoral Fellowship Penn State University Alumni Association Achievement Award National Science Foundation Early Faculty Career Award Dr. Dobbins maintains robust research funding including her NSF CAREER award, supporting graduate students and collaborative projects with national laboratories. Her administrative role as Dean enhances opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration across Rowan University. The lab environment emphasizes rigorous characterization methodology while fostering innovation in energy and biomedical materials development. The Dobbins Lab for Advanced Materials Characterization provides specialized capabilities in neutron scattering and synchrotron X-ray techniques. Current research explores hydrogen mobility in nanoconfined systems (e.g., NaAlH4 in MOFs showing 20% H-atom mobility at 77°C) and silk-protein alloys for biomedical applications. The lab maintains strong partnerships with national facilities and focuses on translating fundamental materials insights into practical energy storage and therapeutic solutions.

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Ruxandra Costescuمشاهده پروفایل

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National Institute of Materials PhysicsRomania

Dr. Ruxandra Costescu is a Scientific Researcher II at the National Institute for Materials Physics (NIMP) in Romania, where she works in the Laboratory of Surface and Interface Science. She has been part of NIMP since early 2010, contributing to in-depth studies of interfaces between ferromagnetic layers and semiconductor substrates, and specializing in X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) analysis. Prior to joining NIMP, she held post-doctoral positions between 2004 and 2008 at Max-Planck-Institut für Festkörperforschung in Germany and the Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research. Dr. Costescu completed her doctoral research program in Materials Science and Engineering at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2006, with a dissertation on 'Thermal transport on the nanometer scale and the effect of microstructure and interface resistance.' Her academic journey demonstrates a strong foundation in materials characterization and thin film technology. Her research focuses on materials science, particularly in the areas of thin film deposition and characterization techniques, molecular beam epitaxy (MBE), and interface science. She has made significant contributions to understanding the properties of TiO2-based materials, ferromagnetic-semiconductor interfaces, and the development of advanced characterization techniques. Her work spans multiple disciplines including nanotechnology, photocatalysis, ferroelectric materials, and semiconductor physics, with applications ranging from environmental remediation to spintronics. Analysis of her publication record reveals a consistent focus on developing and characterizing novel materials for applications in environmental remediation, energy conversion, and spintronics. A notable trend in her recent work is the investigation of doped TiO2 nanostructures for enhanced photocatalytic activity in water purification, as well as studies of magnetic properties at interfaces between different materials for potential spintronic applications. Dr. Costescu has received several prestigious awards for her research: 'IN HOC SIGNO VINCES' award (in Math and Natural Sciences) from the Romanian National Council of Scientific Research in Higher Education (CNCSIS) in 2010 Award for Best Young Researcher in 2010 from the State Department of Education, the Romanian Research and Design Patronage and the Romanian Academy She has secured significant research funding, including a CNCSIS reintegration grant for young researchers between 2010 and 2012, which enabled her to purchase and implement a new MBE chamber at NIMP. Since 2018, she has served as the NIMP coordinator for European Commission 'Horizon 2020' science popularization projects, working in partnership with other research institutes and universities. She also coordinates science education activities and outreach at NIMP. At NIMP, Dr. Costescu is one of the responsible persons for a Complex Surface Science System (included in the Special Systems and Objectives of National Interest 'IOSIN' program) and administers an XPS system with spatial resolution. Her laboratory work involves both fundamental research on material interfaces and practical applications in areas such as water purification and antimicrobial coatings, demonstrating her commitment to both theoretical understanding and real-world impact.

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Elena-Larisa Borcanمشاهده پروفایل

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National Institute of Materials PhysicsRomania

Elena-Larisa Borcan is an Assistant Researcher at the National Institute of Materials Physics (NIMP) in Magurele, Romania, where she has worked since March 2016. She is concurrently pursuing doctoral studies at the University of Bucharest while conducting experimental research on surface and interface phenomena. Her academic background includes: PhD in Solid State Physics (ongoing), University of Bucharest, Faculty of Physics MS in Engineering and Applications of Lasers and Accelerators, University Politehnica of Bucharest (2016-2018) BS in Physics Applied in Engineering, University Politehnica of Bucharest (2012-2016) Borcan specializes in surface characterization using advanced spectroscopic techniques including XPS, LEED, Auger Electron Spectroscopy, STM, and ARPES. Her research investigates electronic structure anomalies in oxide materials, particularly spin asymmetry phenomena in SrTiO 3 surfaces arising from oxygen termination and partial neutralization effects. She focuses on how surface reconstructions and defect states influence magnetic properties in transition metal oxides. Her recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate consistent focus on spin-resolved photoelectron spectroscopy of SrTiO 3 surfaces. The work reveals how oxygen vacancy configurations drive unexpected magnetic behavior in non-magnetic oxides, with implications for spintronic applications. Key methodologies involve correlating core-level shifts with spin asymmetry measurements to map surface charge distributions. No scientific awards were documented in the source material. Information regarding student advising or research grant management was not provided in the available documentation. She operates within NIMP's Laboratory of Surface and Interface Science, where she conducts molecular beam epitaxy depositions on atomically clean substrates and performs advanced spectral deconvolution of XPS data to analyze surface electronic structures.

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Robert Klieمشاهده پروفایل

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University of Illinois ChicagoUnited States

Robert Klie serves as Department Head and Professor of Physics at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), where he leads groundbreaking research in electron microscopy and materials science. A globally recognized expert, he has built one of the world's premier microscopy centers at UIC, attracting international researchers seeking to advance their science through state-of-the-art instrumentation and technical support. Academic Director of Electron Microscopy Core Facilities at UIC UIC Strategic Lead for Advanced Imaging Director of the Nanoscale Physics Group Leader of Functional and Regenerative Materials working group Dr. Klie's research focuses on developing novel materials characterization approaches using electron microscopy, with applications in energy storage, quantum computing, and regenerative medicine. His Nanoscale Physics Group has pioneered in-situ, atomic-resolution characterization methods for liquid-phase, cryo-, and high-temperature measurements of materials' local atomic and electronic structures. His work bridges physics, materials science, and medical applications through the Functional and Regenerative Materials initiative, which brings together faculty from UIC's health sciences colleges, College of Engineering, and College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. Analysis of Dr. Klie's recent publications reveals a strong focus on advanced materials characterization techniques with applications across multiple domains. His research spans energy storage materials, quantum computing components, biomaterials, and novel 2D materials like MXenes. The publications demonstrate consistent innovation in electron microscopy techniques applied to cutting-edge materials science problems, with particular emphasis on in-situ characterization and atomic-level understanding of material properties. Fellow of the Microscopy Society of America 2020 Microscopy Today Innovation Award Brookhaven Goldhaber Distinguished Fellowship NSF CAREER award University of Illinois Researcher of the Year award Dr. Klie has secured significant research funding, including a $4M NSF award that brought a next-generation microscope to UIC. His leadership has helped UIC exceed half a billion dollars in research funding for the first time. He has built one of the premier microscopy centers at UIC with more than 150 regional and international users, demonstrating strong grant acquisition and management capabilities. His work with the Functional and Regenerative Materials working group represents a major interdisciplinary collaborative effort across UIC's colleges. Dr. Klie directs the Nanoscale Physics Group at UIC and oversees the Electron Microscopy Core Facilities at the Research Resources Center. He leads the UIC Strategic Initiative for Advanced Imaging and coordinates the Functional and Regenerative Materials working group, which includes faculty from health sciences colleges, the College of Engineering, and the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. His microscopy center has become a hub for regional and international researchers, with over 150 users from various institutions.

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Amelie Juhinمشاهده پروفایل

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Sorbonne UniversityFrance

Amélie Juhin is a Permanent Research Scientist (CR1) at the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) based at the Institut de Minéralogie, Physique des Matériaux et Cosmochimie (IMPMC) within Sorbonne University. She has managed the MIMABADI research team focused on low-dimensional mineralogy and magnetism since 2010. Her expertise centers on magnetic spectroscopies using synchrotron radiation, particularly X-ray Magnetic Circular Dichroism (XMCD) and Resonant Inelastic X-ray Scattering (RIXS-MCD), with applications in molecular magnetism, nanoparticles, and ferrofluids. Her research explores three primary themes: (1) Molecular magnetism and photomagnetism in grafted molecular magnets, (2) Development of hard X-ray magnetic spectroscopies (K-edge XMCD/RIXS-MCD) for bulk-sensitive measurements, and (3) Theoretical modeling of core-level spectroscopies using Ligand Field Multiplet Theory and Density Functional Theory. She has pioneered new methodologies for studying magnetic nanomaterials under extreme conditions using specialized sample environments. Her extensive publication record shows consistent focus on magnetic spectroscopy development and applications in nanomaterials. Recent work demonstrates advanced characterization of magnetic anisotropies in ferrofluids, electronic structure in transition metal oxides, and innovations in RIXS-MCD techniques. Scientific Awards: ESRF Young Scientist Award (2017) CNRS Bronze Medal - Highest distinction for young scientists (2016) Farrel Lytle Prize - International X-ray Absorption Society (2015) CNRS Award of Scientific Excellence (2012) ESRF Best Poster Award (2010) Best Communication Award - International Conference on Defects in Insulating Materials (2008) She leads research activities at the IMPMC laboratory and collaborates internationally with synchrotron facilities including ESRF and SOLEIL. Her team develops experimental methodologies and theoretical frameworks for understanding magnetic phenomena at atomic scales.

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Cacilda Maria Lima de Mouraمشاهده پروفایل

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University of MinhoPortugal

Cacilda Maria Lima de Moura serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Minho, Portugal, based at the Gualtar Campus in Braga. Her academic responsibilities encompass teaching and research within the physics discipline. She earned her graduation degree from the University of Minho in 1984, followed by a Ph.D. in Physics jointly awarded by the University of Minho and University Paul Sabatier (Toulouse, France) in 1998. Dr. Moura's research centers on advanced materials analysis, with primary expertise in Raman spectroscopy applications for thin film characterization. Her work bridges solid-state physics and atomic/molecular structural analysis, contributing to materials science through experimental techniques that probe material properties at fundamental levels. Her instructional portfolio includes core physics curricula: General Physics Electromagnetism Materials Characterization Techniques Solid State Physics Atomic and Molecular Structure Materials Physics

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Wolfgang Kreuzpaintnerمشاهده پروفایل

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Jülich Research CenterGermany

Dr. habil. Wolfgang Kreuzpaintner is a researcher at Jülich Research Centre, specifically within the Jülich Centre for Neutron Science (JCNS) in the Neutron Analysis for Energy Research department (JCNS-3). His research focuses on advanced materials characterization through neutron techniques: Thin film magnetism and layered structures for energy applications Neutron and X-ray scattering, particularly reflectometry for studying interfacial properties In-situ experiments and development of specialized instrumentation and methods Dr. Kreuzpaintner's work bridges materials science and energy research, applying neutron scattering techniques to understand fundamental properties of energy-related materials at the atomic and molecular levels. His expertise in reflectometry provides critical insights into interfacial phenomena that are essential for developing next-generation energy technologies. As a researcher with habilitation qualification ('Dr. habil.'), he represents the senior research staff level at Germany's premier national laboratory, contributing to the Helmholtz Association's mission in energy research.

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Johan Peter Bøtkerمشاهده پروفایل

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University of CopenhagenDenmark

Johan Peter Bøtker serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, specializing in advanced pharmaceutical technology and solid-state analysis. His research program emphasizes: Solid-state characterization using thermal analysis, Raman spectroscopy, and synchrotron diffraction techniques Development of dissolution testing methodologies with 3D-printed custom apparatus Computer vision applications for pharmaceutical quality control systems Advanced processing techniques including milling, hot-melt extrusion, and additive manufacturing Acoustic data treatment for inhaled drug delivery optimization Analysis of his publication record reveals consistent expertise in solid-state transformations, dissolution mechanisms, and amorphous material stability, with increasing integration of computational modeling and synchrotron-based analytical approaches. His work bridges pharmaceutical sciences with materials engineering and analytical chemistry. While specific awards were not documented, Dr. Bøtker maintains extensive collaborative networks across international research institutions as evidenced by his co-authorship patterns and country-level research mapping.

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