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Theobald Lohmuellerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Bioplasmonics
• Photonics on Membranes
• Nanophotonics
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PD Dr. Theobald Lohmueller is a Senior Lecturer at the Chair of Photonics and Optoelectronics (Photonik und Optoelektronik) within the Faculty of Physics at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU). His research focuses on Bioplasmonics , Photonics on Membranes , and Optical Manipulation , with applications in biophysics and biomedical engineering. He leads a research group investigating light-matter interactions in biological systems, including optical control of lipid membranes and nanoparticle-based sensing technologies. Education & Career: 2017: Habilitation and venia legendi in Physics, LMU Munich 2011: Group leader at the Chair for Photonics and Optoelectronics, LMU 2009–2011: Postdoctoral Research Fellow, UC Berkeley (Department of Chemistry & Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory) 2004–2008: PhD student, Max Planck Institute for Metals Research (Stuttgart) & Heidelberg University Research Highlights: Developed photoswitchable phospholipids for optical control of membrane processes and drug delivery. Pioneered optical trapping and manipulation of plasmonic nanoparticles for biosensing and cell engineering. Advanced surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) using DNA-origami nanoantennas. Awards & Grants: 2016 and 2014 CeNS Publication Awards (Best junior scientist) Klaus Tschira Award (2009) for public science communication German Research Foundation (DFG) Post-Doc Fellowship (2009) Labs & Collaborations: His lab integrates nanophotonics, biophysics, and materials science, collaborating with institutions like the Nanosystems Initiative Munich (NIM) and the Center for NanoScience (CeNS). Key projects include developing plasmonic sensors for real-time biological monitoring and AI-driven analysis of membrane dynamics.

• Environmental Technology
• Environmental Sustainability
• Climate Change Adaptation
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Hamid Pouran is a Lecturer in Environmental Technology at the University of Wolverhampton's Faculty of Science and Engineering. He holds a PhD from the University of Sheffield, an MSc from Stockholm University, and dual MSc/BSc degrees from Ferdowsi University of Mashhad. His expertise spans environmental technology, nanomaterial behavior, climate change adaptation, and renewable energy systems. Education: PhD, University of Sheffield MSc, Stockholm University MSc/BSc, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad His research focuses on environmental sustainability, particularly the fate of engineered nanomaterials in ecosystems, floating photovoltaic solar farms, and science-policy interfaces. His work includes developing the Nano-DGT technique for measuring nanoparticle bioavailability, analyzing climate-energy linkages in China, and assessing FPV systems in Brazil, Vietnam, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Prior to his current role, Pouran served as a visiting scholar at Princeton University (2017) and guest editor for the Middle East in London Magazine (2015-2017). He chairs the IEEE UK Climate Change and Environmental Technology Special Interest Group and is a Senior Member of IEEE. Notable contributions include collaborations on floating solar farms, studies on metal speciation in crude oil-contaminated environments, and research on bacterial-mineral interfaces for bioremediation. He has received grants for floating solar farm research (2022-2023) and participated in the Cost Action Grant (2019).

• Bioinformatics
• RNA Folding
• Biospectroscopy
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Anne de Jong is a researcher in the Molecular Genetics department at the University of Groningen, specializing in bioinformatics and computational biology. Her work focuses on developing user-friendly pipelines and web servers for integrating data mining and statistics, particularly in bacterial genetics and transcriptomics. She contributes to tools like BAGEL3, PePPER, and Genome2D, which aid in analyzing prokaryotic genome and transcriptome data. Her group utilizes Linux servers to manage large datasets from techniques such as Next Generation Sequencing and proteomics analysis. Her research interests include RNA folding, biospectroscopy, and translating big-data into biological knowledge. She has published extensively on bacteriocin detection, promoter prediction, and data visualization frameworks for prokaryotic systems biology.

Jaap Broosمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Protein Biochemistry
• Biophysics
• Spectroscopy
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Jaap Broos investigates protein structure and function using biochemical and biophysical methodologies, with a focus on tryptophan fluorescence and phosphorescence. His work employs Trp analogs like 7-azatryptophan and 5-fluorotryptophan to study proteins such as the mannitol transporter (EII mtl ) from E. coli , domain 1 of transhydrogenase from Rhodospirillum rubrum , and LysM domains from Lactococcus lactis . Research highlights include developing a Lactococcus lactis expression system for Trp analog incorporation, enabling studies with reduced structural disruption. His team discovered that 5-fluorotryptophan exhibits monoexponential fluorescence decay, simplifying distance calculations in RET experiments. Collaborations with Prof. Callis (Montana State University) and Prof. Buma (Amsterdam University) have advanced theoretical and experimental understanding of Trp fluorescence dynamics. Key projects involve mapping the mannitol binding site in EII mtl using azi-mannitol and elucidating the 1L b emission state of Trp in rigid protein environments. Publications span journals like Methods Mol. Biol. , J. Am. Chem. Soc. , and Biophys. J. , reflecting interdisciplinary work in protein spectroscopy and engineering.

• Vibrational Spectroscopy
• Infrared Spectroscopy
• Data Modelling
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Achim Kohler is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the Faculty of Science and Technology, Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU). He leads the BioSpec research group under RealTek, focusing on vibrational spectroscopy of biological materials. His work integrates physics, data analysis, and measurement technology for high-throughput characterization of microorganisms and other biological systems. His research interests lie at the intersection of physics, spectroscopy, and data science . The BioSpec group pioneers in modeling scattering and absorption in infrared spectroscopy and develops advanced multivariate analysis methods for interpreting complex spectral data. Their work enables automated, label-free screening of biological samples with applications in microbiology, medicine, and environmental monitoring. The recent publications reflect a strong trend toward automated, data-driven analysis of biological systems using vibrational spectroscopy . Key fields include infrared and Raman spectroscopy, multivariate calibration, machine learning for spectral classification, and non-destructive testing of cells and tissues. The research spans fundamental optical modeling to applied diagnostics and process monitoring. The BioSpec group has achieved global recognition as one of the leading teams in multivariate analysis of vibrational spectroscopic data. Professor Kohler has led multiple Norwegian and European research projects, contributing significantly to the advancement of spectroscopic techniques in life sciences. He supervises research within the BioSpec group, mentoring students and researchers in interdisciplinary projects that combine experimental spectroscopy with computational modeling. While specific grant names are not listed, his leadership of national and international projects indicates substantial external funding. The group actively develops new methodologies for real-time, high-throughput characterization of biological materials. The BioSpec group is a multidisciplinary team conducting cutting-edge research in vibrational spectroscopy. They focus on both theoretical modeling and practical applications, including automated screening platforms and advanced chemometric tools. More information can be found at: https://www.nmbu.no/en/faculty/realtek/research/groups/biospectroscopy .

Cedric Dickoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Soft Biomaterials
• Biospectroscopy
• Scattering Techniques
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Cedric Dicko serves as an Associate Professor in the Division for Pure and Applied Biochemistry within the Department of Chemistry. He is a LINXS Fellow and active member of the Dynamics of Membranes and their Constituents working group at the Lund Institute of Advanced Neutron and X-ray Science. His research investigates soft biomaterials through biospectroscopy and scattering techniques, focusing on self-assembly processes and structure-function relationships. Using silk as a primary model system, he examines how microscopic microstructures govern macroscopic properties in biological organization. Additional work encompasses protein-based material production, characterization, and development of novel biocatalysts and functional materials. As part of LINXS, Dr. Dicko contributes to interdisciplinary neutron and X-ray science initiatives under the Dynamics theme, specifically advancing understanding of membrane constituents and their dynamic behaviors in biological systems.

Isaac O. Afaraمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Applied spectroscopy
• Computational biophotonics
• Machine learning in biospectroscopy
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Isaac O. Afara is an Associate Professor at the Department of Technical Physics , Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology , University of Eastern Finland . He leads the Biomedical Spectroscopy Lab (BSL) and the Biophysics of Bone and Cartilage (BBC) research group, focusing on translational spectroscopy and computational biophotonics for tissue diagnostics. Multi-disciplinary team of physicists and engineers Established 2018 (BSL), 1998 (BBC) His research bridges applied spectroscopy , machine learning , and biomechanics to develop optical methods for non-destructive assessment of biological tissues. Key areas include: Visible/NIR/Raman spectroscopy for cartilage/meniscus diagnostics Computational modeling of tissue optical properties Development of AI-driven preprocessing algorithms Characterization of viscoelastic properties in connective tissues Recent work demonstrates machine learning-enhanced spectroscopy for real-time cartilage assessment during arthroscopy, with applications in osteoarthritis detection, tissue engineering, and joint biomechanics. His 15 most recent articles (2025-2017) focus on: Cartilage/meniscus biomechanical properties Spectral differentiation of tissue pathologies Photon path length modeling Multi-sensor data fusion techniques Optical diagnostics for fibrosis and osteoarthritis Development of open-source preprocessing tools He collaborates with international institutions on computational biophotonics and has contributed to open-source Python modules for spectroscopic data analysis.

Torsten Froschمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biophotonics
• Medical Engineering
• Spectroscopic Techniques (Raman/IR)
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Prof. Torsten Frosch is a Professor and Head of the Department of Biophotonics Medical Engineering at TU Darmstadt's Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology. His research focuses on innovative biophotonic techniques, including Raman and IR spectroscopy for medical technology applications such as drug monitoring and environmental gas sensing. He pioneered fiber-enhanced Raman spectroscopy for multi-gas analysis and spectroscopic drug interaction studies. Academically, Frosch holds a PhD in physical chemistry from Friedrich Schiller University Jena and conducted postdoctoral research at Imperial College London and Monash University. His work bridges photonics, analytical chemistry, and biomedical engineering, with contributions to antimalarial drug mechanisms, antibiotic quantification in bodily fluids, and environmental nitrogen cycle modeling. Research interests include personalized medical devices, non-invasive theranostics, and spectroscopic tools for real-time diagnostics. Notable achievements include developing ultrasensitive gas sensors for greenhouse gases and establishing a junior research group on fiber spectroscopic sensor technology at the Leibniz Institute for Photonic Technologies. His publications span over 15 years, emphasizing interdisciplinary applications of spectroscopy in healthcare (e.g., therapeutic drug monitoring) and environmental science (e.g., denitrification studies). Ongoing projects include multimodal Raman imaging setups and cavity-enhanced spectroscopy for trace gas analysis.

• Spectroscopy
• Biospectroscopy
• Raman Spectroscopy
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Professor Ewan Blanch is a Professor in Physical Chemistry at RMIT University's School of Science. His research focuses on spectroscopic techniques (e.g., Raman, infrared) applied to food sciences, biophysics, and nanotechnology. He specializes in using vibrational spectroscopy to analyze biomolecules, proteins, carbohydrates, and nanomaterials for applications in healthcare, environmental monitoring, and food quality assessment. Key research interests include: Raman Spectroscopy: Development of methods for meat quality analysis, fish biomarkers, and antibiotic surface coatings. Nanoscience: Design of nanosensors and lipid nanocarriers for drug delivery and antibacterial surfaces. Environmental Chemistry: Land use impact on peat soils and heavy metal pollution assessment in urban areas. Protein Aggregation: Study of amyloid fibrils and inhibitors for neurodegenerative diseases. Supervision projects span topics like SERS-based sensing, peptide synthesis, and sustainable chemical synthesis from biomass. His work bridges fundamental chemistry with industrial and clinical applications.

• Periodontology
• Oral Biology
• Inflammatory Diseases
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Pr. Sandrine Lorimier serves as a Professor (PU-PH) at the Faculty of Dentistry, University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne. She holds multiple administrative roles including elected member of the Management Council and Finance Commission of the Dental Faculty, Vice-President of the Pedagogical Commission since 2012, and elected Vice-President of the National College of Teachers in Biological Sciences of Odontology (CNESBO). She coordinates the Forum of Young Researchers in Dentistry and oversees PACES Odontology programs in Reims and Amiens. Her research spans periodontology, oral biology (dental embryology/histology), inflammatory diseases (Hidradenitis Suppurativa, periodontal diseases), and medical infrared thermography applications. She pioneers regenerative medicine approaches using peptides for skin/periodontal tissue repair and develops diagnostic tools via biospectroscopy/chromatography. Her work bridges dentistry, dermatology, and bioengineering to address complex inflammatory conditions through interdisciplinary collaboration. Recent publications demonstrate clinical applications of infrared thermography in Hidradenitis Suppurativa treatment and peptide-based dermal regeneration, highlighting translational research from laboratory to surgical practice. These studies emphasize diagnostic innovation and tissue engineering solutions for inflammatory pathologies. She co-supervises doctoral and master's theses while mentoring dental surgery doctorate candidates. Her research integrates clinical practice with laboratory investigations through collaborations with EA 4694 GRESPI, UMR CNRS 7369 MEDyC (Extracellular Matrix and Cell Dynamics), and INRAP (archaeological population studies). She actively contributes to scientific discourse as a reviewer for journals including Journal of Cell Biochemistry and Wound Repair and Regeneration.

Flora Weberمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Immunology
• Microscopy
• Inflammation
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Flora Weber is a Research Associate in the Bioimaging group at the Leibniz-Institut für Analytische Wissenschaften (ISAS) in Dortmund, Germany. She holds a PhD in Integrated Immunology (2021) from Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) and has contributed to cutting-edge research on innate immunity, particularly neutrophil and macrophage dynamics. Her work leverages advanced imaging techniques like confocal, two-photon, and light-sheet microscopy to study immune cell behavior in infections, sterile inflammation, and cancer. Education : PhD (2021, FAU), BSc Biology (2018, FAU) Key research areas : Innate immunity, immune cell migration, NETosis, tumor-immune interactions Her publications include studies in Nature Medicine and Immunological Reviews , focusing on glioblastoma lymphoid units and the role of neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) in inflammatory diseases. She has collaborated with international labs, including a 2019 internship at the Peter Doherty Institute in Melbourne, Australia. Contact: flora.weber@isas.de

• Periodontology
• Oral Medicine
• Hidradenitis Suppurativa
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Dr. Stéphane Derruau serves as a Clinical Associate Professor (Praticien Hospitalier) at the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, teaching core dental disciplines including dental histology, embryology, dental anatomopathology, medical pathology, oral medicine and surgery, and periodontology. His research is anchored at the MEDyC laboratory (CNRS UMR 7369), focusing on interdisciplinary connections between oral and systemic health. His primary research investigates the pathological links between periodontal diseases and hidradenitis suppurativa, emphasizing diagnostic and prognostic tool development. He explores peptide-mediated bone cell differentiation under inflammatory conditions and applies medical infrared thermography for surgical management of inflammatory skin conditions, bridging dentistry, dermatology, and biomedical engineering. Publications from 2015-2017 reveal a consistent focus on inflammatory disease mechanisms, with particular emphasis on diagnostic innovation in periodontal-dermatological comorbidities and regenerative approaches for bone tissue under inflammation. Dr. Derruau is an active member of the French Society of Oral Surgery (SFCO) and the National College of Teachers in Biological Sciences of Odontology. Within the MEDyC laboratory's Biospectroscopies - Imagerie du Vivant team, he advances his research project on hidradenitis suppurativa and periodontal diseases under the supervision of Professor Olivier Piot and co-supervision of Professor Sandrine Lorimier.

Matthias Gunzerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Immunology
• Neutrophil Biology
• Microscopy Techniques
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Matthias Gunzer is a Professor and Department Head of Biospectroscopy at ISAS, as well as Director of the Institute of Experimental Immunology and Imaging at University Hospital Duisburg-Essen. His research focuses on neutrophil biology, immunology, and advanced microscopy techniques for analyzing immune responses. He holds a PhD from Witten/Herdecke University and has held academic roles at institutions including Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg and the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research. His work includes developing novel animal models and tools for high-throughput analysis of immune cells. Research Interests: Neutrophil function in health and disease Molecular imaging and proteomics Microglial activation and neuroinflammation Recent work highlights TNF-α inhibition's role in mitigating Shiga toxin-induced brain pathology, leveraging proteomics and machine learning for microglial analysis. His contributions span translational research, with a focus on bridging immunology and imaging technologies.

• Physical Chemistry
• Nanomaterials
• Photophysics
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Mário Nuno de Matos Sequeira Berberan e Santos is a Full Professor of Physical Chemistry, Materials and Nanosciences at the Department of Chemical Engineering, School of Engineering, University of Lisbon (Instituto Superior Técnico). He serves as President of the Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences (iBB) and coordinates the Biospectroscopy and Interfaces Research Group (BSIRG). Licentiate in Chemical Engineering (1984, IST) PhD in Chemistry (1989, IST) Postdoctoral work at CNRS and LURE (1990-91) Habilitation (Agregado) in Chemistry (1997, IST) His research focuses on fullerene luminescence , nanoscale systems , excited electronic state dynamics , electronic energy transfer , and thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF) with applications in materials science and sensing. His work bridges fundamental photophysics with practical applications in aerospace, security, and optoelectronics. The publications reveal strong emphasis on fluorescence mechanisms in complex systems, with recent work centered on TADF materials for next-generation lighting technologies. Prémio Estímulo à Excelência (2006-2007) Chemistry Europe Fellow (2020) Prémio Ferreira da Silva (2020) Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC) Professor Berberan e Santos has received significant research funding through these awards and serves in leadership roles including President of the Portuguese Chemical Society (2010-2013), coordinator of BSIRG research group, and editorial board member for several prestigious journals including ChemPhysChem and Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology. His laboratory develops advanced luminescent materials and sensors with applications ranging from aeronautics to explosives detection.

Malte Roeßingمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Bioimaging
• Biospectroscopy
• Analytical Sciences
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Dr. Malte Roeßing is a Research Associate in the Bioimaging research group at the Biospectroscopy Department of the Leibniz Institute for Analytical Sciences (ISAS) in Dortmund, Germany. His work focuses on advanced imaging and spectroscopic methodologies for analytical and biomedical applications.