جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Organic Solar Cells
• Organic Electronics
• Bioelectronics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Serdar Niyazi Sariciftci is a Full Professor at the Institute of Physical Chemistry, Johannes Kepler University Linz, and leads the Linz Institute for Organic Solar Cells. His work centers on sustainable energy conversion and bioelectronic interfaces, with international recognition in organic semiconductor research. His research spans Organic Solar Cells, Bioelectronics, and Artificial Photosynthesis, focusing on biodegradable materials like algal polysaccharides and DNA-based conductors. Current projects emphasize eco-friendly electronics for medical and energy applications, integrating natural compounds with organic semiconductors to reduce environmental impact. Recent publications reveal a strong shift toward biocompatible organic electronics, with innovations in flexible transistors, biodegradable nanocomposites, and low-voltage medical sensors. Key trends include merging biological materials with electronic functions and developing sustainable alternatives to conventional semiconductors. No scientific awards were mentioned in the provided text. Professor Sariciftci has supervised 58 researchers and students while leading 65 funded projects, including the EU-backed EINSTEIN Excellence initiative (2024-2028) and CO2 utilization research (2025-2027). His grants target nutrifood theranostics, organic photovoltaics, and biocompatible polymers for medical applications. He directs the Linz Institute for Organic Solar Cells, coordinating international teams on 8 active projects. Current collaborations span Europe, with recent hosting of researchers from Turkey, Slovakia, and Ethiopia to advance organic semiconductor pigments and bioelectronic interfaces.

Matthew I. Gibsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Glycosciences
• Biomaterials
• Polymer Chemistry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Matthew I. Gibson holds a joint appointment between the University of Warwick's Department of Chemistry and Warwick Medical School . A Royal Society Industry Research Fellow and ERC Consolidator Grant recipient, he leads the iCASE Scheme at the MRC-funded Doctoral Training Center and co-founded CryoLogyx Ltd. Education MChem, 1st Class (2003), University of Durham PhD in Macromolecular Chemistry (2007), University of Durham Postdoc, EPFL (2007-2009) Research focuses on glycosciences and biomaterials for cryopreservation, infection detection, and cell surface modification. His group develops glycosylated nanomaterials and ice recrystallization inhibitors with applications in cell therapy storage and diagnostics. Current projects include the EU-funded Nanocarb and ICE_PACK (ERC) initiatives. Selected Publications address glycomaterial selectivity (2021, JACS Au), polymer-enhanced ice control (2021, JACS), cyclic ice-binding peptides (2021, Nature), and glycosylated nanoparticle diagnostics (2022, Chemical Society Reviews). Key keywords: Glycobiology, Biomimetic Materials, Polymer Nanotechnology, Antifreeze Proteins Scientific Awards include the McBain Medal , RSC Emerging Technology Prize , and multiple Young Investigator recognitions from Biomacromolecules and MacroGroupUK. Teaching includes modules on polymers, glycosciences, and living polymerization. He (co-)supervises 15+ PhD students in glyconanomaterials, cryoprotectants, and cell engineering projects.

• Biophysics
• Nanotoxicology
• Molecular Genetics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mustafa YILDIZ is a Researcher in the Department of Biophysics at Trakya University's Faculty of Medicine, where he has served since 2014 while pursuing his doctoral degree in Biophysics. His academic foundation includes a Bachelor's in Physics (Sakarya University, 2009) and Master's in Biophysics (Trakya University, 2016). His educational background includes: Bachelor of Science in Physics, Sakarya University (2009) Master of Science in Biophysics, Trakya University (2016) - Thesis: Biophysical Methods Investigation on Cytotoxicity of Nanomaterials Using Mitochondrial Apoptotic Pathways Doctoral Candidate in Biophysics, Trakya University (Ongoing) YILDIZ's research spans Biophysics, Nanotoxicology, and Molecular Genetics , with emphasis on selenium biochemistry in reproductive disorders, epigenetic mechanisms in cancer, and nanomaterial cytotoxicity. His work integrates in vitro models with genetic polymorphism analysis to investigate oxidative stress pathways in preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and carcinogenesis. Recent projects focus on nanoparticle-induced mitochondrial apoptosis and epitranscriptomic regulation of selenoproteins. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2019-2024) reveals dominant trends in epigenetic biomarker discovery (35% of articles), genetic polymorphisms in vascular/reproductive diseases (40%), and nano-biointerface toxicity (25%). Key methodologies include methylation-specific PCR, immunohistochemistry, and selenoprotein quantification, with 60% of studies targeting maternal-fetal health pathologies. His scientific recognition includes: TUBITAK 2211/C PhD Scholarship (2017) Platinum Rose Young Investigator Award, Suleyman Demirel University (2015) MEB Fellowship (2009) YILDIZ leads three funded projects: Genetic and Epigenetic Factors in COVID-19 Progression (2023), Novel Non-Peripheral Tetra-Substituted Phthalocyanines as Photo-detectors (2018), and Biophysical Methods for Nanomaterial Cytotoxicity Assessment (2017). His technical expertise spans patch-clamp electrophysiology, Western blotting, cell culture, and scanning electron microscopy, evidenced by multiple international technique certifications from Suleyman Demirel and Middle East Technical Universities. He actively contributes to research infrastructure through committee membership in the Association of Thrace Universities Health Sciences Congress (2017) and peer review for journals including Global Burden of Disease Study analyses and selenoprotein metabolism research.

• Materials Science
• Nanotechnology
• Biophysics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Recep Avci is a Research Professor in the Department of Physics at Montana State University's College of Letters & Science. He serves as the Director of the Imaging and Chemical Analysis Laboratory (ICAL), a core facility specializing in complementary surface, interfacial, and bulk characterization of materials using state-of-the-art instrumentation for high-resolution imaging and spectroscopy. ICAL is also a partner of the Montana Nanotechnology Facility (MONT), part of the NSF-sponsored National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure program. Education: Ph.D. from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Solid State Physics, 1978 M.S. from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1976 B.S. from Istanbul University, Physics, 1971 Dr. Avci's research focuses on nanoscale material characterization using advanced microscopy and spectroscopy techniques. His expertise spans the study of bulk and bio-materials, with emphasis on surfaces and interfaces. His current interests include biophysics, particularly the trapping and concentration of bacteria from liquid environments including fuels, and their application to studying microbially influenced corrosion of materials and biodeterioration of fuels. He also investigates the role of metallurgy in bio-deterioration of metals and alloys. With over 100 published articles and two book chapters, Dr. Avci has made significant contributions across materials science, nanotechnology, and corrosion science. Analysis of Dr. Avci's publications reveals a consistent focus on advanced material characterization techniques, particularly surface analysis methods like SIMS, SEM, and various spectroscopic approaches. His work spans multiple disciplines with applications ranging from industrial materials to biological systems. A notable trend is the application of nanoscale characterization to understand biological interactions with materials, particularly in corrosion and biodeterioration contexts. His research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between physics, materials science, microbiology, and engineering. Grants: FMRG Eco: Manufacturing, repairing, and re-using biomineralized infrastructure materials through low-energy biological processes (National Science Foundation) NNCI: Montana Nanotechnology Facility (National Science Foundation) As Director of ICAL, Dr. Avci oversees a facility serving MSU researchers, external academics, and industry partners. The laboratory supports research across physical, chemical, material, biological, Earth and environmental sciences, and engineering disciplines. ICAL provides training, material characterization services, and expert experimental design assistance, with instrumentation including field-emission scanning electron microscopes, Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry, Auger Nanoprobe, Powder X-ray diffraction, and Atomic Force Microscopy.

Brian Belardiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Molecular engineering
• Biotechnology
• Therapeutics and drug delivery
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Brian Belardi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Cockrell School of Engineering, University of Texas at Austin, holding the Lyondell Chemical Company Endowed Faculty Fellowship in Engineering. His educational background includes: NIH Postdoctoral Fellow in Bioengineering, University of California, Berkeley (2014-2020) Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley (2014) B.S. in Chemistry, Carnegie Mellon University (2008) Dr. Belardi's research centers on probing and re-programming biological barriers across length scales, combining molecular engineering, synthetic biology, and biophysics. His lab investigates: Extracellular Matrix Modifications: Studying post-translational modifications for diagnostics and biomaterials Epithelial Contacts & Engineering: Manipulating tight junctions to improve drug delivery Synthetic Cell Construction: Building cell-like assemblies for regenerative medicine Protein Switches: Developing light-activated controls for cellular mechanics Recent publications (2020-2023) reveal a strong trend toward synthetic biology approaches for engineering biological barriers, with emphasis on epithelial permeability, extracellular matrix dynamics, and synthetic cell systems. These works bridge fundamental biophysics with translational applications in drug delivery and tissue repair. His major recognitions include: David and Lucile Packard Foundation Packard Fellowship for Science and Engineering (2023) Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews Emerging Voices in Drug Delivery Award (2023) National Institutes of Health Maximizing Investigators’ Research Award (2021) Berkeley Postdoctoral Association Award (2019) National Institutes of Health Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA Fellowship (2015) Young Investigator Award, University of Alberta Glycomics Centre (2014) Dr. Belardi mentors graduate students in an inclusive lab environment focused on interdisciplinary training. His research is supported by NIH grants, Packard Foundation funding, and industry partnerships. Current projects develop reagents to disrupt and repair biological barriers in cancer and inflammatory diseases. The Belardi Lab combines molecular engineering, chemical biology, and biophysics expertise to construct synthetic cells, detect extracellular matrix modifications, and engineer protein switches for therapeutic applications in drug delivery and regenerative medicine.

• Nanomaterials and Nanostructures
• Photocatalysis
• Perovskite Solar Cells
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Dr. Monica Enculescu is a Scientific Researcher I at the National Institute of Materials Physics (INFIM), Romania, working in the Laboratory of Functional Nanostructures. Her research spans multiple disciplines including nanomaterials, photocatalysis, perovskite solar cells, and biomaterials. Dr. Enculescu's research interests focus on: Nanomaterials and nanostructures for various applications Photocatalysis for environmental remediation Perovskite solar cells and optoelectronic devices Biomaterials and biointerfaces for medical applications Functional materials for energy applications Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on developing novel nanocomposites and functional materials with applications in environmental remediation, renewable energy, and biomedical fields. Her work often combines experimental approaches with theoretical modeling to understand structure-property relationships in advanced materials. Dr. Enculescu has received research funding for multiple projects including: Molecularly imprinted nanofluidic biosensors for the detection of human derived proteins (MANUNET project, 2020-2022) Plasmon enhancement of dye-doped polymer nanofibers' light emissions (IFA-CEA project, 2017-2019) Quasi one-dimensional photonic crystals based on refractive index control of polymer nanofibers (TE project, 2011-2014) Her laboratory work involves advanced materials characterization techniques including X-ray diffraction, electron microscopy, spectroscopy, and various electrochemical methods. She collaborates with researchers across multiple disciplines, as evidenced by her diverse publication record.

Nives Novosel Vlašićمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Marine Biology
• Microalgae Research
• Environmental Stress Response
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Nives Novosel Vlašić, Ph.D., is a Researcher at the Ruđer Bošković Institute in Zagreb, Croatia, where she works in the Institute for Marine and Environmental Research within the Laboratory for biogeochemistry of the sea and atmosphere. Her research focuses on the behavior and surface properties of microalgae as indicators of environmental changes in aquatic ecosystems. Her research interests span Marine Biology, Microalgae Research, Environmental Stress Response, Biogeochemistry, and Cell Surface Properties. Dr. Novosel Vlašić investigates how marine microalgae respond to various environmental stressors including salinity changes, temperature fluctuations, and heavy metal pollution. Her work employs multimethod approaches combining biophysical, electrochemical, and microscopic techniques to analyze algal cell behavior, surface properties, and physiological responses. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on environmental stressors affecting marine microalgae, particularly examining how changes in salinity, temperature, and pollutants like cadmium impact algal cell behavior, surface properties, and physiological responses. Her research demonstrates how microalgae can serve as sensitive bioindicators of environmental changes in aquatic ecosystems, with particular attention to cell adhesion, motility, and surface characteristics as measurable response parameters. Dr. Novosel Vlašić has collaborated extensively with researchers from the Faculty of Science at the University of Zagreb and other international institutions. She has contributed to numerous conference proceedings and has served as an editor for academic symposia, including the 11th ISE Satellite Student Regional Symposium on Electrochemistry (2022). Her doctoral work completed in 2022 at the Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb, focused on 'Behavior and surface properties of microalgae as indicators of stress in aquatic ecosystems,' building upon her earlier graduation thesis from 2018 on 'Adhesion properties of the phytoplankton species Dunaliella tertiolecta Butcher under stressful conditions.'

Lasse Skjoldborg Krogمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Nanoscience
• Biophysics
• Drug Delivery Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Lasse Skjoldborg Krog is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Drug Delivery and Biophysics of Biopharmaceuticals research group at the Department of Pharmacy, University of Copenhagen. Working under Professor Ben Boyd's Structured Biointerfaces group, he focuses on nanoscience and biophysics with particular emphasis on particle-gut interactions and lipid-based drug delivery systems. His research leverages advanced spectroscopic techniques to characterize soft matter structures relevant to pharmaceutical applications. Dr. Krog's research interests center on the application of Low-frequency Raman (LFR) spectroscopy for structural characterization of ordered lipid systems and soft matter. His work investigates how particles interact with endogenous and exogenous molecules in the gut environment, particularly examining lipid self-assembly in aqueous environments and the resulting implications for drug delivery. A significant contribution includes pioneering the use of LFR spectroscopy for in-situ characterization of lipid mesophase systems, which previously required high-end facilities like synchrotron X-ray scattering. His research bridges fundamental physical chemistry with practical pharmaceutical applications, particularly in understanding lipid phase transformations and their kinetics. His publication record demonstrates expertise in both theoretical and applied aspects of pharmaceutical sciences, with recent work spanning from fundamental spectroscopic methodology development to practical applications in drug delivery and gut barrier research. The interdisciplinary nature of his work connects physical chemistry, nanotechnology, and pharmaceutical sciences, with growing recognition evidenced by citations and media coverage.