جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Steven J. Paganoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Dynamic Fracture Mechanics
• Materials Science
• Solid Mechanics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Steven J. Pagano is an Assistant Teaching Professor at Widener University, affiliated with the Mechanical Engineering (BS) and International Engineering (BA/BS) programs. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics from Drexel University (2019), an MS from Drexel (2016), and dual BS degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Physics from Widener (2013). His research focuses on dynamic fracture and fragmentation of brittle polymers and composites, alongside instrumentation and metrology in experimental design. Education: PhD, Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics, Drexel University (2019) MS, Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics, Drexel University (2016) BS (Dual), Mechanical Engineering & Physics, Widener University (2013) Research Interests: Pagano investigates dynamic fracture mechanics, materials behavior under impact, and experimental techniques like digital image correlation. His work bridges fundamental materials science with engineering applications, including biomedical uses of failure mechanics. Awards: Koerner Family Awards (2019) George C. Hill Jr. Endowed Fellowship (2016) National Science Foundation Honorable Mention (2014) Deans III Fellow, Drexel University (2013-2014) Advising & Grants: While no explicit grants are noted, Pagano emphasizes student mentorship, having served as an Engineering Teaching Fellow at Drexel for 4 years before returning to Widener to focus on pedagogy and student success.

Natalia Nikolovaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Microwave and millimeter-wave imaging and detection
• Inverse problems
• Computational electrodynamics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Natalia K. Nikolova is a Professor and Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in High-frequency Electromagnetics at the McMaster University Faculty of Engineering, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Author of Introduction to Microwave Imaging (Cambridge University Press, 2017) Develops cognitive radar systems for concealed weapon detection and microwave scanners for breast cancer screening Commercialization with Patriot One Technologies Ltd. Education: Dipl. Eng. (Radioelectronics), Technical University of Varna, Bulgaria (1989) Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering), University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo, Japan (1997) NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship (1998-1999) Research Focus: Microwave and millimeter-wave imaging systems for biomedical and security applications through computational electromagnetism and inverse scattering analysis. Her Electromagnetic Vision Laboratory (founded 1999) develops high-speed sensor arrays and computer-aided design tools. Scientific Contributions: Elevated to IEEE Fellow (2011) for sensitivity analysis methods Delivered 50+ international lectures as Distinguished Microwave Lecturer (2010-2013) Holder of 7 patents in microwave imaging technology

Matthew Allenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Lanthanide Chemistry
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Contrast Agents
• Catalysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Matthew Allen is a Professor and Chair of the Chemistry Department at Wayne State University, within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on lanthanide chemistry, particularly developing MRI contrast agents and water-tolerant catalysts for organic reactions. Allen’s work bridges inorganic chemistry with biological and analytical applications, emphasizing molecular imaging and sustainable catalysis. Education: B.S., Purdue University, 1998 Ph.D., California Institute of Technology, 2004 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2004–2007 Research Interests: Allen’s lab explores two major themes: (1) overcoming barriers in lanthanide-based MRI contrast agents, particularly for hypoxia imaging, and (2) elucidating mechanisms of lanthanide-catalyzed organic reactions. Projects involve synthesizing inorganic/organic compounds, characterizing them via NMR, mass spectrometry, and fluorescence spectroscopy, and testing in vitro/in vivo. Recent Trends in Publications: Recent work emphasizes Eu(II)-based contrast agents for hypoxia detection, sustainable recovery of rare earth elements from waste (e.g., coal ash), and electrochemical filtration of gadolinium from medical waste. These studies reflect a dual focus on advancing diagnostic tools and addressing environmental challenges. Labs/Teams: Research is conducted in the Allengroup at Wayne State, with collaborations in materials science, biomedical imaging, and green chemistry.

Gareth R. Eatonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) Spectroscopy
• Electron Spin Relaxation
• Metal Ions in Biological Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gareth R. Eaton is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Denver, affiliated with the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. He holds the John Evans Professorship (1997) and has contributed extensively to Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) research. Ph.D., Inorganic Chemistry, MIT (1972) BA, Chemistry, Harvard College (1962) His research focuses on EPR techniques (continuous wave, rapid-scan, pulse) applied to spin relaxation, metal ions in biological systems, and biomedical imaging. Collaborations span chemistry, physics, engineering, math, and oncology. Recent publications highlight EPR advancements in biomedical imaging, spin relaxation studies, and instrument development, with applications in redox status monitoring, metalloprotein analysis, and environmental radical detection. Bruker Prize (2002) Fellow of the International EPR/ESR Society (2008) Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry Eaton has mentored numerous advisees through collaborative research and teaching graduate inorganic chemistry courses. His grants emphasize instrument development and preclinical EPR imaging. He reviews for ACS and other journals and contributes to EPR education via lab workshops.

John W. Dailyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Combustion
• Space Propulsion
• Wildland Fire Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. John W. Daily is an Emeritus Research Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder. His research focuses on combustion science, space propulsion systems, wildland fire dynamics, biomass utilization, and medical instrumentation. He holds a B.S. and M.S. from the University of Michigan (1968-1969) and a Ph.D. from Stanford University (1975). Prior to his academic career, he worked at Aerojet Liquid Rocket Company as a Heat Transfer Analyst. He served as Chair of the Mechanical Engineering Department at CU Boulder from 1990 to 1995. His work on optical biopsy technology led to the founding of Precision Biopsy, a medical instrumentation startup. Key areas: Combustion chemistry, propulsion systems, medical device innovation Collaborations: Extensive multi-disciplinary research spanning engineering and biomedical fields Research interests emphasize understanding reacting systems to enhance safety, efficiency, and health applications. His publications span combustion diagnostics, biofuel analysis, and medical device development. His lab work includes pioneering micro-reactor technology for studying large molecule decomposition. Grants: Not specifically listed in available texts Advising: Retired from active advising but contributed to numerous past graduate students He maintains affiliations with industry through Precision Biopsy, focusing on cancer diagnostics via fluorescence spectroscopy. His contributions to both academic research and applied technology highlight his cross-disciplinary impact.

Marina Vanceمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Air Quality
• Aerosol Dynamics
• Nanomaterials Exposure
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marina Vance is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Environmental Engineering Program at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her research focuses on air quality, aerosol dynamics, and consumer exposure to nanomaterials. She leads the Vance Group, which investigates indoor and outdoor air pollution, aerosol emissions from 3D printing, and wildfire smoke impacts. Her work emphasizes reducing human exposure to pollutants through experimental aerosol science and safer consumer product design. Research Interests: Aerosol emissions and dynamics Indoor/outdoor air quality linkages Consumer product safety and nanomaterials Wildfire smoke mitigation Photovoltaic soiling Awards: Outstanding Young Alumni, Virginia Tech (2018) US EPA Scientific and Technological Achievement Award (2016) Academic Excellence and Leadership Honor Society (2012) Advising & Labs: Advises graduate students including Ethan Richter and Henrik Helmig Laboratory located at the Sustainability, Energy, and Environment Complex (SEEC)

Nenad N. Cvetkovicمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Theoretical Electrical Engineering
• Electromagnetics
• Bioelectromagnetics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nenad N. Cvetkovic is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Electronics, University of Niš, specializing in Theoretical Electrical Engineering. He earned his PhD (2009), MSc (2002), and BSc (1995) from the same institution. His research focuses on electromagnetic field interactions with biological tissues, grounding system design, and numerical modeling of geoelectrical phenomena. Key areas include mobile phone radiation effects on human tissues, SAR distribution in anatomical models, and innovative approaches to multi-layered soil grounding analysis. He has contributed over 19 peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals, addressing topics like dental implant EM interactions, orthodontic brace SAR profiles, and optimizations for grounding systems. His work bridges theoretical rigor with practical applications in electrical safety, biomedical engineering, and environmental geoelectrics. Prof. Cvetkovic is actively engaged in national/international research projects and speaks English and German fluently. His laboratory activities include finite element method (FEM) simulations, experimental validation of grounding models, and collaborations on standards for non-ionizing radiation exposure assessment.

Christian Franckمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mechanical Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Soft Materials Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christian Franck is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, with affiliations in Biomedical Engineering and Nuclear Engineering & Engineering Physics. He holds interdisciplinary roles within the College of Engineering and has received numerous awards including the 2023 H.I. Romnes Faculty Fellowship and 2023 M. Hetenyi Best Journal Paper Award. Education: PhD (2008) and MS (2004) from California Institute of Technology, BS (2003) from University of Virginia. Research focuses on biomechanics of neural injury, soft material characterization, and 3D bioprinting. Notable work includes modeling blast traumatic brain injury mechanisms and developing novel hydrogel-based systems. Recent work emphasizes inertial microcavitation, cellular traction force microscopy, and material response under extreme conditions. Courses taught include advanced mechanics, design projects, and doctoral research supervision. Awards: Over 15 honors including Romnes Fellowships, Borgen Professorship, and Hetenyi Paper Award Grants: Active research funding supports trauma biomechanics and soft material innovation Labs: Leads teams in biomechanics, 3D printing, and cellular mechanics studies

Chang-Hoon Choiمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS)
• Ultra-High Field MRI
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Dr. Chang-Hoon Choi is a researcher at the Institute of Neurosciences and Medicine (INM) , Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH, Germany, with a focus on Medical Imaging Physics (INM-4) . His work bridges Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) , PET-MRI hybrid systems , and RF coil instrumentation for neuroscience applications. Research Highlights: Development of double-tuned coils for 1H/X-nuclei imaging, ultra-high field MRI systems , and MR-PET hybrid technologies . Technical Expertise: Specializes in RF antenna arrays , signal optimization , and multinuclear MRI/MRS for brain studies. Key Article Trends : Over 15 recent publications emphasize coil design innovations (e.g., butterfly, dipole, and birdcage coils), hybrid MR-PET/SPECT systems , and neurochemical dynamics via tDCS-MRS integration and phosphorus/sodium imaging . Methodological advances include free water elimination in diffusion MRI , quantum filtering , and shielding techniques for UHF-MR systems . Applications : His work targets stroke , epilepsy , brain tumors , and neuroplasticity studies using preclinical animal models (rat, chick embryo) and translational hardware (e.g., 9.4T systems).

• Medical Imaging
• Neuroscience
• Radiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Christoph Lerche is a researcher at the Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine (INM) , specifically in the Physics of Medical Imaging (INM-4) department at Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH . His research focuses on advanced medical imaging technologies, particularly positron emission tomography (PET) and hybrid imaging systems like PET-MRI. Key areas include improving PET detector design, developing novel reconstruction algorithms, and applying these techniques to neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., Alzheimer’s) and oncology (e.g., glioma diagnosis). His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaborations, such as optimizing BrainPET insert compatibility with ultra-high field (UHF) MRI systems and analyzing sleep-related effects on synaptic density. He contributes to clinical applications, such as distinguishing glioma relapse from treatment effects using FET PET radiomics, and advancing multimodal imaging (e.g., simultaneous PET/MR/EEG). Notable projects include enhancing dead-time correction for accurate BrainPET quantification, designing dipole antenna arrays for hybrid systems, and developing photon-counting CT-based PET attenuation maps. His innovations aim to bridge gaps between imaging hardware, data processing, and clinical neuroscience.

Mauro Serpelloniمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Electronic Instrumentation
• Sensors
• Biomedical Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mauro Serpelloni is a Full Professor of electrical and electronic measurements at the University of Brescia's Department of Information Engineering. His expertise spans electronic instrumentation, sensors, and biomedical applications, including wearable and implantable devices. He has held roles as Associate Professor (2010–2021) and Postdoctoral Researcher (2006–2010), and conducted visiting research at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (2004–2005) and Université Pierre et Marie Curie (2011–2012, 2014). Education: Master's (2003) and Ph.D. (2006) in Electronic Instrumentation from the University of Brescia. Research interests focus on wearable sensors, energy-harvesting systems, and printed electronics. His work includes developing implantable force-measurement devices for knee prostheses and wireless systems for biomedical monitoring. Publications include 15+ recent articles on topics like aerosol jet printing, wearable tracking systems, and electrochemical biosensors. He manages a lab for aerosol jet printing and serves on technical committees for conferences like IEEE Sensors and I2MTC.

Tim Burgمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biomedical Engineering
• Tissue Engineering
• Biomaterials
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tim Burg is a Professor in the Department of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Georgia. His research focuses on bioengineering solutions for biomedical applications, including tissue engineering, biomaterials, and surgical simulation. He leads the Harbor Lights Research Laboratory, which integrates engineering, science, and clinical expertise to develop innovative medical technologies. Key areas of investigation include non-circular fibers for drug delivery, 3D bioprinting of tissue test systems, and bone density models to study tumor metastasis. Dr. Burg holds a PhD and has contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed articles, spanning surgical simulation, biomaterials, and control systems. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and education through initiatives like the EQPoint research mentorship program. The laboratory is equipped with advanced tools such as 3D bioprinters, cell culture facilities, and analytical instrumentation to support cutting-edge research. Current projects include optimizing bio-loom systems for bone tissue engineering, enhancing haptic feedback in surgical training simulators, and developing in vitro bone microenvironment models for cancer studies. The lab also prioritizes undergraduate and graduate student research opportunities through structured modules in bioprinting and tissue engineering.

• Gait Analysis
• Parkinson's Disease
• Wearable Technology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Lisa Alcock is a Researcher at Newcastle University, specializing in gait analysis, wearable technology, and neurodegenerative disorders, particularly Parkinson’s disease. Her work focuses on developing and validating algorithms for mobility assessment, leveraging digital health technologies. She collaborates extensively with interdisciplinary teams, including the Mobilise-D consortium, to advance real-world gait monitoring and clinical outcomes. Recent projects include studies on environmental discrimination using machine learning, patient-centric visualization of mobility data, and drug efficacy analysis through wearable sensors. Her research interests span biomechanics, motor function assessment, and the integration of wearable devices into clinical practice. She has contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed publications, emphasizing methodological advancements in gait detection, turning algorithms, and sensor validation. Collaborations with institutions worldwide highlight her commitment to bridging technological innovation with clinical needs. Key contributions include the development of energy-based composite indices for Parkinson’s disease and novel imaging techniques for gait neuroanatomy. Her work often addresses challenges in real-world applicability, ensuring technologies are validated in diverse settings. Current efforts focus on enhancing patient collaboration in outcome visualization and improving accessibility through context-aware systems.

Tim M. Schwarzمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Corrosion Science
• Materials Science
• Bioresorbable Implants
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tim M. Schwarz is a Research Fellow and Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials, where he leads the 'Interfacial Processes/Reactions at the Atomic Scale' research group. He holds a Walter-Benjamin position funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). His work focuses on understanding corrosion mechanisms at liquid-solid interfaces using advanced techniques like cryo-atom probe tomography. Key areas include magnesium alloys for bioresorbable implants, battery materials, and infrastructure steel durability. He has been awarded the Walter Benjamin Prize (2024), Otto Hahn Medal (2025), and Erwin Müller Prize for his contributions to materials characterization. Education: Ph.D. in Materials Science, RWTH Aachen University (2021–2024) M.Sc. in Materials Science, University of Stuttgart (2018–2021) B.Sc. in Materials Science, University of Stuttgart (2013–2018) Research Interests: His group investigates interfacial reactions in structural, energy, and functional materials, with a focus on corrosion processes, alloy design, and sustainable materials. Recent studies include magnesium alloy degradation, bioresorbable implants, and cryo-atom probe tomography for liquid-solid interface analysis. Grants & Collaborations: His DFG-funded research group collaborates with ETH Zurich on iron corrosion and infrastructure materials. Projects aim to develop corrosion-resistant materials and improve atom probe methodologies for biological and engineering applications. Awards: Walter Benjamin Prize (2024) Otto Hahn Medal (2025) Erwin Müller Prize Outstanding Paper Award 2024

• Microbiology
• Virology
• Infectious Disease Epidemiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Cristina Elena Belmar Campos is a Medical Specialist in Microbiology, Virology, and Infectious Disease Epidemiology at Hamburg University Medical Center (Universitätsklinikum Eppendorf), affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and the Institute of Medical Microbiology, Virology and Hygiene . She holds a Research Fellow position and serves as Deputy Head of Medical Management and Antibiotic Stewardship Expert (DGI), focusing on hospital hygiene and infection control. Education & Expertise: Her academic background includes medical training with specialization in microbiology and virology. Her research interests span antimicrobial resistance, hospital-acquired infections, disinfection technologies, and molecular epidemiology of pathogens like SARS-CoV-2, Enterococcus, and Staphylococcus aureus. Research Contributions: Her work emphasizes practical solutions for infection control, including studies on UV-C radiation efficacy, ozone-based disinfection systems, and checklist protocols in ICUs. She has published widely on topics such as environmental pathogen transmission, antibiotic resistance mechanisms, and molecular diagnostics for emerging pathogens. Awards & Recognition: No specific scientific awards were listed in the provided materials. Advising & Grants: While not explicitly detailed, her research portfolio suggests involvement in collaborative projects, including work with the Mildred Scheel Nachwuchszentrum and European initiatives like the Leibniz-Group on dendritic organelles. Funding likely comes from grants focused on infection control and microbiological research. Labs & Teams: Active in the Center for Diagnostics and collaborates with groups studying antimicrobial resistance, hospital hygiene, and molecular microbiology at the UKE.