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Stefano Moreseمشاهده پروفایل

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Albert Ludwig University of FreiburgGermany

Stefano Morese is a Doctoral Researcher at the Cluster of Excellence livMatS (Freiburg Center for Interactive Materials and Bioinspired Technologies) at the University of Freiburg, actively contributing to the ThermoMetaS project focused on developing 4D printable actuator devices for thermoelectric energy harvesting from environmental heat sources. His research spans Materials Science and Engineering with emphasis on responsive metamaterials, paraffin-based actuation systems, and autonomous thermal energy conversion. This interdisciplinary work integrates microsystems engineering, chemistry, and advanced materials design to create multifunctional devices capable of reacting to temperature fluctuations without external control. His 2025 publication in Smart Materials and Structures analyzes paraffin-based actuation advancements, revealing trends toward integrated energy harvesting solutions within smart materials research. The work demonstrates cross-disciplinary convergence between thermoelectric materials, responsive systems, and additive manufacturing techniques. Supervised by Prof. Dr. Peter Woias, Morese operates within livMatS's collaborative ecosystem featuring state-of-the-art infrastructure like the IDEASfactory, which supports innovative materials research through interdisciplinary teams and specialized laboratories.

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Yoeri van de Burgtمشاهده پروفایل

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Eindhoven University of TechnologyNetherlands

Yoeri van de Burgt is an Associate Professor in the Microsystems Section at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). He leads the Neuromorphic Engineering group and is affiliated with the Institute for Complex Molecular Systems (ICMS), Eindhoven Artificial Intelligence Systems Institute (EAISI), and the Eindhoven Hendrik Casimir Institute (EHCI). His research focuses on materials science, organic electronics, neuromorphic engineering, and their applications in bioelectronics and adaptive systems. He has received prestigious awards including an ERC Starting Grant (2017), ERC Consolidator Grant (2024), MIT Innovator Under 35 Europe (2019), and TU/e Ground-breaking Researcher Award (2023). Van de Burgt obtained his PhD at TU/e in 2014, followed by a postdoc at Stanford University. He has held visiting professorships at the University of Cambridge (2017) and Georgia Tech (2022). He is an Associate Editor for Frontiers in Neuroscience and Materials Science and Engineering R , and serves on editorial boards of IOP Neuromorphic Computing and Engineering and Applied Physics Letters . His lab develops organic neuromorphic materials for low-energy computing and biointerfaces, with recent breakthroughs in retrainable biosensors and neuromorphic circuits for smart biosensors and robotics. Over 50 peer-reviewed articles and collaborations with industry underscore his impactful contributions.

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Fabian Gerd Mederمشاهده پروفایل

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Sant'Anna School of Advanced StudiesItaly

Fabian Gerd Meder is an Associate Professor at the BioRobotics Institute of Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna in Pisa, Italy, leading the Lab for Surface Phenomena and Integrated Systems. He holds a National Italian Habilitation (ASN) in Physical Chemistry (CHEM-02/A) since 2022 and received the ERC Consolidator Grant 2024 for his project "EpiC: Epicuticular electrification: spontaneous charging of materials at the world's largest bio-air interface." Education: B.Sc. in Bio- and Nanotechnology (South Westphalia University of Applied Science, 2008), PhD in Materials Science (University of Bremen, 2013) Prior Affiliations: Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA), Centre for BioNano Interactions (University College Dublin), Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light, Italian Institute of Technology (Bioinspired Soft Robotics lab, 2017-2024) His research focuses on surface phenomena, including spontaneous charging, molecular interactions, and energy conversion mechanisms at biological and artificial interfaces. He explores contact electrification for applications in electrocatalysis, sensing, and robotics, particularly through plant-hybrid systems. The 15 most recent publications highlight his work on triboelectric energy harvesting, plant-inspired robotics, surface functionalization, and biohybrid interfaces. Keywords span materials science, soft robotics, physical chemistry, and environmental technology, with sub-fields like triboelectric nanogenerators, surface electrification, and bioinspired design. Scientific awards include the ERC Consolidator Grant 2024 . He actively seeks collaborators for the EpiC project, offering opportunities for master's theses, PhD work, and postdoctoral research.

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Stefano Palagiمشاهده پروفایل

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Sant'Anna School of Advanced StudiesItaly

Stefano Palagi is an Associate Professor at the BioRobotics Institute of Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies (Pisa, Italy), where he leads the Microscale Robotics Laboratory and serves as vice-coordinator of the PhD in BioRobotics. He earned a PhD in Innovative Technologies (Biorobotics) from Sant'Anna School in 2013. His research focuses on microrobotics , developing bioinspired soft microrobots for minimally invasive medicine. He utilizes stimuli-responsive materials and additive manufacturing to create intelligent microscale systems capable of navigating complex environments like biological fluids and tissues. His recent publications highlight advancements in light-controlled micromotors ultra-deformable magnetic microrobots 3D-printed hierarchical actuators bioinspired artificial muscles cavitation-driven microchambers spanning applications from targeted drug delivery to surgical simulation phantoms. Scientific awards include: ERC Starting Grant 2020 (CELLOIDS project) He has held postdoctoral roles at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems and Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, with expertise in magnetic propulsion, structured light actuation, and peristaltic locomotion mechanisms.

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Zuankai Wangمشاهده پروفایل

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The Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityHong Kong SAR

Professor Zuankai Wang serves as Associate Vice President (Research and Innovation) and Chair Professor of Nature-Inspired Engineering in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. A globally recognized expert in surface science, he resolved the 265-year-old Leidenfrost effect challenge, enabling breakthroughs in thermal management for electronics and nuclear systems. His educational journey includes: B.S. in Engineering, Jilin University (2000) M.S., Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, CAS (2003) Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2008) Postdoctoral training, Columbia University (2008-2009) Wang's research pioneers nature-inspired engineering for energy-water systems, focusing on fluid-structure interactions and bioinspired surface design . His work bridges fundamental fluid mechanics with scalable manufacturing to create surfaces that manipulate mass/energy exchange. Key innovations include droplet-based energy harvesters and thermal diodes for sustainable cooling. Recent publications (2025) reveal accelerating trends in atmospheric water harvesting and passive thermal management , leveraging bioinspired heterogeneity for unsaturated environments. His Nature/Science papers demonstrate how surface microarchitectures convert latent heat and kinetic energy into practical solutions for climate resilience. Major awards include: BOCHK Science and Technology Innovation Prize (2022) Green Tech Award (2021) Xplorer Prize (2020) Croucher Senior Research Fellow (2022) RGC Senior Research Fellow (2022) Falling Walls Science Breakthrough 2023 (Engineering) Guinness World Records recognition Geneva Invention Exhibition Gold Medals As academic leader, Wang has mentored award-winning PhD students (MRS Gold/Silver Awards, Hiwin Doctoral Prizes) while serving as Executive Editor-in-Chief of Droplet journal and editorial roles in 10+ publications. His research is funded by Croucher Foundation, RGC, and NSFC grants. He directs the Wang Lab (wangzuankai.wixsite.com/wanglab), advancing the 'Surface of Things' framework for sustainable technology. As founding member of Hong Kong Young Academy of Sciences, he drives interdisciplinary collaboration in bionic engineering and climate solutions.

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Jungwook Paekمشاهده پروفایل

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Binghamton University SUNYUnited States

Jungwook (Jay) Paek is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Binghamton University (SUNY). His research focuses on developing microphysiological systems using organ-on-a-chip and organoid technologies to study human respiratory and vascular diseases. He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State University and completed postdoctoral training at the University of Pennsylvania's Department of Bioengineering. Education: PhD in Electrical Engineering, Iowa State University Postdoctoral Research, Department of Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania Research Interests: Organ-on-a-chip systems for neurodegenerative and lung diseases Microengineered organoids and bioMEMS devices Soft robotics for tissue modeling Biomechanical signaling in human health Awards: NIH R21 Award (2024) for Parkinson's Disease research Binghamton University Transdisciplinary Seed Grant (2023) for lung fibrosis studies Advising & Grants: Advises students including Anika Alim, Yoongyeong Baek, and Myungwoon Lee Lead researcher on NIH-funded neurodegenerative disease projects His JPaek Lab develops unconventional organoid systems and integrates microengineered devices to study vascular and neural pathologies, with recent breakthroughs in 3D neurovascular models and biomechanical lung disease simulations.

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Wouter Metsola van der Wijngaartمشاهده پروفایل

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KTH Royal Institute of TechnologySweden

Wouter Metsola van der Wijngaart is a Professor in Micro and Nanosystems at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. His research focuses on microfluidic and lab-on-a-chip systems, micro/nanostructured soft matter, biosensors, and biomedical microdevices. He serves as Deputy Head of Department and actively engages in technology commercialization through spin-off companies. Education : M.Sc. in Electrotechnical Engineering (KU Leuven, 1996), Ph.D. in Microsystems (KTH, 2002) Leadership Roles : Deputy Head of Department, Conference Chair (IEEE MEMS 2015), Editorial Board Member (Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering) Research Highlights His work spans microfluidics for sepsis diagnostics and urinary tract infection testing , programmable matter systems, and biomedical microdevices for pancreatic cancer screening and cell encapsulation . Key technologies include OSTE polymers , superhydrophobic surfaces , and nanophotonic biosensors . Commercialization Easypark - Mobile parking payments Mercene Labs - Off-stoichiometric thiol-ene polymers UTI-lizer - Point-of-care UTI diagnostics Lucky Loop Medical - EUS-FNA cytology brushes Extendo Medical - Endovascular biopsies Academic Leadership He has managed major European projects (H2020 ITN ND4ID, FP7 NOROSENSOR) and contributed to microsystem education through courses like Research Methodology and Scientific Writing and Microsystems Engineering .

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Armin Jamaliمشاهده پروفایل

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Albert Ludwig University of FreiburgGermany

Dr. Armin Jamali is a researcher at the Institut für Mikrosystemtechnik within the Technische Fakultät of Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg. His work focuses on bioinspired soft robotics, energy-efficient actuators, and flexible electronics. He leads the "Demonstratoren für weiche, autonome Maschinen" project, developing energy-autonomous soft robots with sensor-integrated suction cups inspired by octopus tentacles. Key projects include: Design of dielectric elastomer actuator (DEA)-based suction cups with intrinsic sensing capabilities Development of stretchable printed circuit boards (S-PCBs) using silicone substrates Integration of organic photovoltaic modules for autonomous energy supply in soft robots His research emphasizes translating biological mechanisms (e.g., octopus suckers) into simplified engineering solutions using advanced materials like DEAs and PDMS. Collaborations include work with Dr. Lucia M. Comella on flexible electronics and Prof. Peter Woias on soft robotics systems. Research trends show a focus on: Energy autonomy through high-voltage organic solar modules Material innovation for stretchable electronic components Bioinspired actuator design for adaptive gripping and movement No scientific awards explicitly listed in available texts. His advising role is under Prof. Dr. Peter Woias as primary supervisor. Active in livMatS initiatives including infrastructure projects like the IDEASfactory@FIT and outreach programs. Laboratory affiliations include the Microsystems Technology Institute where he develops prototypes for soft robotic demonstrators and energy-efficient systems.

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Max Myloمشاهده پروفایل

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Albert Ludwig University of FreiburgGermany

Dr. Max Mylo is a Postdoctoral Researcher and Associate Research Associate at the University of Freiburg, affiliated with the Cluster of Excellence livMatS @ FIT and the Department of Microsystems Engineering (IMTEK). His primary role involves advancing biomimetic research focused on biological damage control mechanisms. He holds a PhD in Plant Biomechanics from the Plant Biomechanics Group Freiburg, supervised by Dr. Olga Speck and Prof. Chris Eberl. Affiliations: Cluster of Excellence livMatS @ FIT Department of Microsystems Engineering (IMTEK) Plant Biomechanics Group Freiburg Botanical Garden of the University of Freiburg Research Interests: Dr. Mylo's work bridges plant biology and engineering, focusing on: Damage prevention and repair in biological systems (e.g., mistletoe, cacti) Biomimetic design of self-repairing materials Biomechanical analyses using advanced imaging (e.g., microtomography, digital correlation) Longevity of multi-material systems inspired by nature Publications & Grants: His research has been funded by the DFG under Germany's Excellence Strategy. Recent work includes modeling cactus abscission, developing silicone hoppers inspired by plant tissues, and studying tree inosculation for urban architecture. Labs & Collaborations: Collaborates extensively with IMTEK and the Botanical Garden, leveraging interdisciplinary teams to translate biological insights into technical applications.

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Giuseppe Barillaroمشاهده پروفایل

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University of PisaItaly

Giuseppe Barillaro is an Associate Professor at the Information Engineering Department of the University of Pisa, leading a research group focused on micro and nanostructured materials, devices, and systems for applications in (nano)photonics, microelectronics, (bio)sensing, and (nano)medicine. His work bridges advanced fabrication techniques with biomedical and environmental sensing solutions. Research Themes : Development of biodegradable and implantable sensing systems Microfabrication using silicon electrochemical micromachining (ECM) technology Optofluidic photonic crystal microsystems Microneedles for transdermal biosensing 3D microincubators for cell analysis Key Collaborations : Italian Institute of Technology (IIT), Scuola Normale Superiore, and international institutions in materials science and biomedical engineering. Article Trends : His recent publications emphasize nanoscale materials engineering (porous silicon, conducting polymers, photonic crystals) for ultra-sensitive biosensing, biodegradable medical devices, and advanced optical systems. Techniques include 4D printing, in-situ nanoassembly, and ECM-based silicon structuring. Scientific Leadership : Project Coordinator for EIC PathFinder Open project RESORB (EC-funded) Marie-Curie fellowships for team members Collaborations with CNR-IEIIT, STMicroelectronics, and Baxter International Inc. Education & Advising : He mentors PhD and Master’s students in Biomedical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, and Chemistry, with former advisees now at institutions like the Max Planck Institute and Molecular Foundry Berkeley Lab. Teaching includes Biomedical Electronics instrumentation. Labs & Teams : Leads a multidisciplinary group at University of Pisa Collaborates with Prof. S. Merlo (University of Pavia) and Dr. G. Mazzini (CNR-IGM Pavia)

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Seokheun Choiمشاهده پروفایل

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Binghamton University SUNYUnited States

Seokheun (Sean) Choi is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Binghamton University (SUNY). His research focuses on Bioelectronics and Microsystems, integrating engineering, materials science, and biology to develop sustainable technologies like BioMEMS, biosensors, biobatteries, and engineered living materials. He leads the Bioelectronics & Microsystems Lab (BML) and has expertise in nanotechnology, bioenergy, and semiconductor applications. Education: Bachelor of Science (BS), Sung Kyun Kwan University Master of Science (MS), Sung Kyun Kwan University Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Arizona State University Research Interests: Development of paper-based and wearable bioenergy systems (e.g., biobatteries, microbial fuel cells) Bio-inspired sensors for healthcare and environmental monitoring 3D-printed living materials for carbon capture and sustainable energy Antibiotic susceptibility testing using electrochemical methods Key Achievements: Recipient of the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Scholarship Secured NSF grants totaling over $1 million for projects like biobattery-integrated electronics and papertronics Developed dissolvable probiotic-powered biobatteries, ingestible bio-capsules, and wearable moisture-electric generators Advising & Grants: Advised PhD alumni now in academia and industry (e.g., Louisiana Tech University, University of Texas at Austin) Active in senior design projects (e.g., microbial solar cells, paper-based biosensors) Collaborates on NSF-funded research and industry partnerships Labs & Facilities: Director of the Bioelectronics & Microsystems Lab (BML) Expertise in air-cathode fabrication, origami-based biobattery design, and microfluidic systems

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Tanveer Ul Islamمشاهده پروفایل

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Eindhoven University of TechnologyNetherlands

Dr. Tanveer Ul Islam is a Research Fellow in the Microsystems group at Eindhoven University of Technology, with a joint affiliation at EPFL Switzerland. His research develops artificial cilia systems to model biological processes and disease mechanisms, particularly ciliopathies. His core research areas include microfluidic device development, magnetic actuation systems, bioinspired sensors, and nanomaterial engineering. Dr. Islam's work bridges microengineering with biomedical applications through biomimetic approaches. Dr. Islam's research outputs focus on magnetic artificial cilia systems, with recent advances in programmable metachronal motion and curved-surface applications. His work demonstrates progression from fundamental fluid dynamics to applications in sweat sensing and organ-on-chip technologies, emphasizing manufacturability through novel fabrication techniques.

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Xiaogan Liangمشاهده پروفایل

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University of Michigan-Ann ArborUnited States

Professor Xiaogan Liang is a faculty member in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and serves as Associate Chair for Undergraduate Education. His research focuses on advanced nanofabrication, nanomanufacturing, and microsystem technologies, with applications in nanoelectronics, nanophotonics, and biosensing systems. He leads the Nanoengineering and Nanodevice Laboratory and holds a tenured position. Liang has been recognized with awards such as the Monroe-Brown Education Excellence Award (2018-19) and the NSF CAREER Award (2015). His work bridges nanotechnology and biomedical engineering, emphasizing scalable fabrication techniques and neuromorphic computing hardware. Education and Career: Liang joined the University of Michigan in 2012 as an Assistant Professor, advancing to his current rank. His academic background includes expertise in mechanical engineering and nanotechnology. Key research contributions include novel 2D material-based biosensors, memristive devices, and plasmonic systems for real-world applications. Research Interests: His lab develops nanoscale fabrication methods (e.g., nanoimprint lithography) for creating high-performance devices like MoS₂ photodetectors and Bi₂Se₃ memristors. Applications span environmental monitoring, medical diagnostics, and energy-efficient robotics. Recent innovations include brain-inspired computing hardware for robotics and bioinspired sensors for viral detection. Publications: Over 150 peer-reviewed articles highlight his work on neuromorphic systems, plasmonic colorimetric sensing, and scalable nanoassembly. Notable 2020-2025 publications address reservoir computing hardware, site-selective 2D material growth, and airborne particle monitoring systems. Awards: Monroe-Brown Award (2018), NSF CAREER (2015), CoE Awards (2016) Grants: Supported by NSF, U-M, and industry partnerships Advising: Mentors graduate students (e.g., Hongsuk Nam, Sungjin Wi) in nanofabrication and biosensor development. Collaborates with Professors Katsuo Kurabayashi and Allen Liu on interdisciplinary projects. Labs/Teams: Directs the Nanoengineering and Nanodevice Laboratory, fostering cross-disciplinary research in nanotechnology and biomedical engineering. Engages in collaborative efforts with materials science and electrical engineering groups.

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Peter Woiasمشاهده پروفایل

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Albert Ludwig University of FreiburgGermany

Prof. Peter Woias is a Full Professor of Microsystems Engineering at the Albert Ludwigs University of Freiburg, affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering and the Department of Microsystems Engineering (IMTEK). He serves as Co-Coordinator of Research Area A and Principal Investigator for Research Areas A, B, and C within the Cluster of Excellence livMatS. His expertise spans Micro Energy Harvesting, Energy-Autonomous Systems, Microfluidics, and advanced micromachining techniques. Woias leads projects like Gallisense and TriboMech, focusing on energy harvesting innovations and bioinspired systems. He supervises doctoral researchers (e.g., Fiza Asif, Armin Jamali) and postdoctoral fellows (e.g., Sagar Prutvi). His work is supported by DFG grants under Germany's Excellence Strategy. Recent research emphasizes electret-based energy harvesters, soft robotics actuators, and bioinspired wind energy systems. His team develops scalable manufacturing processes for thermoelectric and photovoltaic devices, with applications in smart materials and sustainable energy solutions.

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Frank Daniel Scheragمشاهده پروفایل

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Albert Ludwig University of FreiburgGermany

Frank Daniel Scherag is a researcher at the University of Freiburg's Department of Microsystems Engineering (IMTEK), specifically within the Department of Chemistry and Physics of Interfaces under Prof. Dr. J. Rühe. He holds a Diplom degree in Biology (2009, University of Freiburg/University of Konstanz) and a PhD (2017) focusing on developing geometric wire structures for rare cell isolation. His work bridges natural science, technology, and medicine, emphasizing interdisciplinary innovation in biomedical devices, analytical tools, and surface functionalization. Research interests include hydrogel coatings for bioanalytical applications, microfluidic systems, anti-fouling surfaces, and biomimetic actuators inspired by plant mechanisms. Notable projects involve protein-repellent hydrogels via spray coating, micro-patterned microplates for cell separation, and medical wires for capturing circulating tumor cells. He also contributes to device platforms for point-of-care diagnostics and anti-biofilm coatings for medical devices. Frank Scherag's innovations span patents like spray-coated hydrogels and microfluidic tubing. His expertise includes project management, patent strategy, and innovation management. He collaborates across disciplines, with over 28 publications and 175 citations as of 2024. His lab work integrates material science, robotics, and biomedical engineering to develop practical solutions for clinical and industrial challenges.

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