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Rod Jonesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Atmospheric Science
• Climate Change
• Air Pollution
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Rod Jones is the Professor of Atmospheric Science at the Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry , University of Cambridge. He leads the Jones (R.) Group within the Centre for Atmospheric Science (CAS) , a joint venture between the Departments of Chemistry, Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, and Geography. Research Highlights: Observational studies of atmospheric structure and photochemistry, bridging climate change, air pollution, and human health Development of low-cost air quality sensors for urban pollution monitoring in locations like Heathrow Airport , Beijing , and Delhi Investigations into airborne infection risk via CO2 monitoring and COPD health impacts in London and Beijing Advanced techniques like cavity ringdown spectroscopy and FAAM aircraft for sub-ppt level radical species measurements Contact: Email: rlj1001@cam.ac.uk Phone: 01223 336466

Jacob Stewartمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Physical Chemistry
• Laser Spectroscopy
• Atmospheric Chemistry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jacob Stewart serves as Associate Professor of Chemistry and Assistant Chair of the Chemistry Department at Connecticut College, where he has been a faculty member since 2015. His research program focuses on understanding Earth's atmospheric chemistry through advanced laser spectroscopy techniques, with particular emphasis on biogenic volatile organic compounds (BVOCs). His educational background includes: B.S. from Brigham Young University Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Postdoctoral Fellowship at Emory University Professor Stewart specializes in physical chemistry, with research centered on developing methods to measure atmospheric molecules using Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL) spectroscopy. His work addresses how naturally occurring compounds emitted by plants—despite their low concentrations—significantly impact climate change and air pollution processes. The Stewart group leverages QCL technology to create new instruments capable of detecting BVOCs at part-per-billion levels, while also providing fundamental molecular property data for theoretical modeling efforts. Analysis of Professor Stewart's publication record reveals consistent contributions to molecular spectroscopy, with a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated atmospheric monitoring techniques. His work spans from fundamental molecular structure analysis to practical instrument development, demonstrating both theoretical depth and applied relevance. Notably, his research consistently involves undergraduate co-authors, reflecting Connecticut College's strong emphasis on hands-on student research experiences. Professor Stewart teaches Analytical Chemistry (214), Chemical Thermodynamics (307), and Chemistry 309 (Atomic and Molecular Structure and Dynamics). His laboratory work benefits from the department's advanced facilities including infrared and UV-Visible spectrophotometers, a 500 MHz NMR spectrometer, and specialized laser systems. His mentorship of undergraduate researchers has resulted in numerous co-authored publications, providing students with research opportunities typically reserved for graduate programs at larger institutions.

Mitchio Okumuraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Laser Spectroscopy
• Chemical Kinetics
• Reaction Dynamics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mitchio Okumura is a Professor of Chemical Physics at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). He holds a Ph.D. from the University of California (1986) and has been at Caltech since 1988, serving as Assistant Professor (1988-94), Associate Professor (1994-2003), and Professor from 2003 onwards. He also served as Executive Officer from 2006-10. Education: B.S., Yale University, 1979 M.S., Yale University, 1979 C.P.G.S., University of Cambridge, 1980 His research focuses on laser spectroscopy, kinetics, and reaction dynamics in atmospheric chemistry and planetary atmospheres. His group develops advanced techniques like cavity-enhanced spectroscopy, frequency comb lasers, and VUV mass spectrometry, collaborating extensively with NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He teaches courses in chemical dynamics and physical chemistry. Research Trends: Recent publications emphasize spectroscopic analysis of reactive intermediates (ClCO, ClSO radicals), kinetics of atmospheric oxidation cycles (CH₂OO, peroxy radicals), and planetary science applications (Venus, Mars, Titan). Techniques include cavity-ringdown spectroscopy, quantum cascade lasers, and synchrotron-based methods. Students & Collaborations: Hannah (2024 thesis defense) Wen (2024 thesis defense) Kristen Roehling (new graduate student, 2024) Rory Schmidt (new graduate student, 2024) Termeh (DAAD grant) Megan (NASA FINNEST Fellow) Collaborations include NASA JPL, SURF/WAVE programs, and CO2 satellite missions.

Toby Boysonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Engineering Education
• Cognitive Load Theory
• Practical Engineering Skills
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Toby Boyson is an education-focused Senior Lecturer in electrical engineering at the School of Engineering and Information Technology (UNSW Canberra). He specializes in teaching analog circuits and practical engineering classes, with research interests spanning engineering education, cognitive load theory, practical lab skills development, and gender representation in engineering. He co-chaired the Young Women in Engineering (YoWIE) outreach program and manages UNSW Canberra's Protolab makerspace. Research Focus : Engineering education, cognitive-affective development, neurodivergent inclusivity, and technical innovation in optoelectronic instrumentation. Technical Contributions : Developed signal processing techniques for cavity ringdown spectroscopy, with applications in explosive detection, chemical sensing, and hypersonic flow characterization. Holds patents in spectroscopic instrumentation, water desalination, and plastic degradation. Awards : 2022 UNSW Students’ Choice Teaching Award; UNSW Innovation Awards (2012) and Australian Museum Eureka Prize (2015) finalists. Publications : 15 most recent works cover cavity ringdown spectroscopy, engineering education, plasma diagnostics, and control systems. Trends include interdisciplinary applications of optoelectronics, educational outreach, and inclusive pedagogy. Patents : Signal processing methods for decay time analysis and cavity-enhanced spectroscopy, with commercialization in the USA.

Matthew Spragueمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computational Chemistry
• Atmospheric Chemistry
• Environmental Chemistry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Matthew Sprague is an Associate Professor of Chemistry at St. Norbert College, where he leads a computational chemistry laboratory. His research focuses on atmospheric chemistry, particularly ozone and smog dynamics, using quantum mechanics-based computational models. He integrates computational chemistry into teaching across the curriculum, emphasizing chemical modeling and molecular simulations. His research explores novel chemicals and reactions influencing atmospheric processes, leveraging advanced computational tools. Collaborative student-faculty projects are central to his work. Notable techniques include microwave spectroscopy, cavity ringdown spectroscopy, and thermochemical analysis. Publications span 2005-2015, with recent emphasis on atmospheric radical behavior, reaction kinetics, and spectroscopic methods. While no awards are listed, his work contributes to foundational understanding of environmental chemical systems. Advising focuses on undergraduate research partnerships, and his lab supports both classroom instruction and innovative research projects.

• Atomic and Molecular Physics
• Cavity-Based Polarimetry
• Spin-Polarized Materials
• +۳ مورد دیگر

T. Peter Rakitzis is a Professor of Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics at the University of Crete's Department of Physics and leads the Polarization Spectroscopy group at IESL-FORTH. His work focuses on developing cavity-based polarimeters and producing spin-polarized hydrogen isotopes for applications in magnetometry, polarized beams, and nuclear fusion. He has held academic ranks from Lecturer (2001) to Professor (2016). Education: B.A. in Physics and Chemistry (1992), Cornell University Ph.D. in Chemistry (major) and Physics (minor) (1997), Stanford University Research Interests: Spin-polarized atoms/molecules, cavity ringdown spectroscopy, angular momentum polarization, photodissociation dynamics, and parity non-conservation experiments. His group specializes in ultrahigh-density spin-polarized hydrogen production and chiral sensing technologies. Key Projects: PREFER collaboration for polarized fusion research Signal-reversing cavity polarimetry for chiral detection Laser-ion acceleration using polarized isotopes Labs/Teams: Polarization Spectroscopy group at IESL-FORTH, collaborating with international partners on fusion and chiral sensing initiatives.

Spiliotis Alexandrosمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Polarization Spectroscopy
• Magnetometry
• Laser Physics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Spiliotis Alexandros is a Researcher affiliated with the Institute of Electronic Structure and Laser (IESL) at the Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas (FORTH). He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Crete (2020), specializing in polarization spectroscopy and magnetometry. His research focuses on cutting-edge applications of spin-polarized hydrogen isotopes, laser-driven systems, and chiral sensing technologies. Key areas include depolarization dynamics in ultrahigh-density environments, novel magnetometry techniques using photo-dissociated hydrogen, and advanced cavity-based polarimetry for optical activity measurements. His work bridges fundamental physics with applied technologies in fusion research and biomedical sensing. Education: 2020: Ph.D. in Physics, University of Crete, Greece Research Interests: Polarization Spectroscopy for Fusion Diagnostics High-Density Spin-Polarized Hydrogen Systems Laser-Driven Alignment and Dissociation Cavity-Enhanced Chiral and Optical Activity Sensing Publications Highlight Trends: Recent focus on magnetometry innovations using spin-polarized hydrogen isotopes (2021-2022) Advancements in cavity ringdown polarimetry for chiral sensing (2017-2020) Investigations into atomic hydrogen dynamics under extreme conditions Advising and Grants: No formal advisees listed. Active in collaborative projects like the PREFER Collaboration for fusion research (2022). Labs/Teams: Affiliated with IESL-FORTH’s experimental physics and laser spectroscopy groups.

Susan D Allenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مهمان

• Optical Engineering
• Materials Science
• Laser Technology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Susan D Allen is a Visiting Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the College of Engineering, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. She specializes in optical engineering, laser technology, and plasma physics, with a focus on applications in materials science and explosives detection. Her research integrates advanced laser techniques to study phenomena such as photodissociation, stimulated Raman adiabatic passage (STIRAP), and explosive boiling dynamics. Dr. Allen is a Fellow of SPIE and has held roles such as member of the President’s Committee for the National Medal of Science and advisory panels for the National Science Foundation and National Academy of Sciences. She has authored over 150 publications, nine U.S. patents, and contributes actively to organizations like the Materials Research Society and IEEE. Her work spans laser-based sensing technologies, including standoff detection systems for chemical and biological threats, and explores molecular dynamics via laser-induced plasmas. Key research areas include nitro compound analysis, carbon swan spectra measurements, and picosecond laser spectroscopy for NO detection. Dr. Allen’s contributions to nanosecond laser ablation, steam laser cleaning, and optical power limiting using carbon nanotubes further highlight her interdisciplinary impact. She has pioneered methods for enhancing LIBS (Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy) emission and developed novel laser-assisted fabrication techniques. Grants & Patents: Nine U.S. patents (e.g., multi-color cavity ringdown detection, laser cleaning apparatus) and extensive NSF-funded research. Current Projects: Developing optical detection systems for special nuclear materials and advancing laser-plasma interactions for material characterization. She leads collaborative research teams focused on energy transfer in laser cleaning, molecular dynamics modeling, and standoff sensing for homeland security applications.

Katsoprinakis Georgeمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Atomic and Molecular Physics
• Laser Spectroscopy and Polarimetry
• Lab Automation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Katsoprinakis George is a Research Fellow at the Physics Department of the University of Crete. His research focuses on atomic and molecular physics, laser spectroscopy, and computational physics simulations. He holds a B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Athens and the University of Crete. His work emphasizes experimental and theoretical studies in chiral sensing, laser-based measurements, and quantum optics. Education: 2000: B.Sc. Physics, University of Athens 2006: M.Sc. Physics, University of Crete 2010: Ph.D. Physics, University of Crete Research Interests: Laser spectroscopy and polarimetry for chiral analysis Development of lab automation tools (LabView, Arduino) Theoretical simulations using Python, Mathematica, and COMSOL CAD-based physical system modeling (Autodesk Inventor, Adobe Suite) His recent work includes advancements in cavity ringdown polarimetry for chiral sensing and high-precision atomic magnetometry. He has contributed to key publications in Physical Review Letters , Nature , and Scientific Reports . His HFRI Post-doctoral Fellowship (2018–2021) supported research on parity non-conservation measurements. Awards: 1st place, University of Crete Summer School in Physics (2002) Maria Michail Manasaki Scholarship IKY Scholarship Advising & Grants: Funded by HFRI for post-doctoral research (2018–2021) Collaborated on projects involving quantum optics and precision measurements His lab work involves designing experimental setups using advanced simulation and CAD tools, contributing to both theoretical and applied physics advancements.

Mustapha Fikriمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Chemical Kinetics
• High-Temperature Reactions
• Combustion Chemistry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mustapha Fikri is a Researcher at the Institute for Energy and Material Processes - Reactive Fluids , affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Duisburg-Essen. Since 2006, he has led the Kinetics group, focusing on high-temperature reaction dynamics and spectroscopy. Education: Doctorate in Chemistry (2004, Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel), Thesis: Time-resolved cavity ringdown measurements of SiH2 reactions with O2 and alkenes. Diploma in Chemistry (1999, Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel), Thesis: Reaction of 3CH2 with NO using FTIR. Licence in Organic Chemistry (1993, University of Hassan II, Morocco), with additional studies in Physics. Research Interests: Chemical kinetics of high-temperature reactions, including combustion processes and reactive fluid dynamics. Applied spectroscopy techniques (e.g., cavity ringdown, FTIR) for kinetic analysis. Gaseous reaction mechanisms in combustion and gas dynamics. Professional Affiliations: Member of the German Bunsen Society and Combustion Institute. Primary affiliation with the Faculty of Engineering, University of Duisburg-Essen, through multiple institutional name changes.

• Physical Chemistry
• Spectroscopy
• Chemical Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Vladimir Bondybey was a Professor of Physical Chemistry at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), affiliated with the Department of Chemistry within the TUM School of Natural Sciences and Technology. His research focused on molecular structures, reaction dynamics, and advanced spectroscopic techniques. Research Interests: Bonding/structures of molecules, reaction dynamics, laser vaporization techniques, gas-phase and matrix-isolation spectroscopy, mass/ZEKE photoelectron spectroscopy, and computational quantum mechanics. Notable areas included transition metal clusters, ionic nanodroplets, and microscopic gas-phase reaction studies. Methodologies: Utilized CW/pulsed lasers, FT-ICR mass spectrometry, cavity ringdown spectroscopy, and matrix-isolation techniques. Integrated experimental data with high-level quantum mechanical computations. Labs/Teams: Led a research group developing molecular beam sources and ZEKE spectroscopic methods. Worked on ion solvation in nanodroplets and cluster catalysis mechanisms.

Leah Dodsonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Astrochemistry
• Cold Molecule Chemistry
• Interstellar Medium Chemistry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Leah Dodson is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry at the University of Maryland, College Park. Her research focuses on developing experimental tools to investigate the chemistry of the interstellar medium and planetary atmospheres using cold molecule laboratory techniques. Key areas include studying astrochemical species reactivity, reaction mechanisms, and product yields through methods like glow-discharge ion trapping, matrix-isolation spectroscopy, and UV photoionization. Her group (Dodson Lab) has conducted extensive work on radiative association reactions, methanol photodissociation at the Advanced Light Source, and buffer-gas cooling experiments. Collaborations with institutions like Sandia National Labs and JHU APL highlight her interdisciplinary approach. Recent funding supports studies on astrochemical kinetics and planetary atmospheric chemistry. Key Projects: Low-temperature astrochemistry, cold molecular beam techniques, ion-neutral reactions. Students & Postdocs: Mentors PhD candidates in Chemistry/Chemical Physics, undergraduate researchers, and postdoctoral scientists (e.g., Dr. Julianna Palotás at University of Edinburgh). Presentations: Seminars at NYU, UC Berkeley, UW-Madison, and international conferences like the International Symposium on Molecular Spectroscopy. Her work bridges laboratory experiments with astrophysical observations, contributing to understanding molecular formation in space and planetary environments.

Richard Dawesمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Theoretical Chemistry
• Computational Chemistry
• Potential Energy Surfaces
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Richard Dawes is an Assistant Professor at Missouri University of Science and Technology, specializing in theoretical and computational chemistry. His research focuses on developing methods to construct global potential energy surfaces for studying molecular spectroscopy and dynamics relevant to combustion, atmospheric, and interstellar chemistry. He leads research in multistate multireference quantum chemistry and potential energy surface development. Dawes received his Ph.D. from the University of Manitoba in 2005. He then completed postdoctoral work with Prof. Tucker Carrington Jr. at the Université de Montréal and with Prof. Donald L. Thompson on fitting potential energy surfaces. In 2009, he worked with Dr. Ahren W. Jasper at the Combustion Research Facility before joining Missouri University of Science and Technology as an Assistant Professor in 2010. Richard Dawes' research centers on the development of accurate potential energy surfaces to predict and understand molecular spectroscopy and dynamics. His group investigates systems relevant to combustion, atmospheric chemistry, and interstellar environments. They develop interpolative fitting methods that combine hundreds or thousands of individual processors on high-performance computing clusters to automatically refine potential energy surfaces toward negligible error. Their work includes studies of ozone, spin-forbidden chemistry, van der Waals systems, and molecular dimers. A key focus is understanding how molecular dynamics can be sensitive to surface topography, especially at low temperatures. Dawes' recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on potential energy surface development for various molecular systems, with applications spanning atmospheric chemistry, interstellar environments, and combustion processes. His work increasingly incorporates advanced computational methods like Quantum Monte Carlo and multireference approaches to achieve higher accuracy. A notable trend is the application of these methods to study astrochemically relevant molecules and reactions, reflecting growing interest in computational astrochemistry. Early career award by the U.S. Department of Energy (2013) Flygare award lecture Richard Dawes has mentored several graduate students to completion, including Dr. Andrew Powell and Dr. Phalgun Lolur, who have gone on to postdoctoral positions at prestigious institutions. His research has been generously supported by the Department of Energy (DE-SC0010616) and the National Science Foundation (CHE-1300945), reflecting the significance of his work in theoretical chemistry and potential energy surface development. The Dawes Research Group operates at the intersection of theoretical chemistry, quantum dynamics, and high-performance computing. They collaborate with researchers across the globe, including groups in France, China, and Canada, focusing on developing and applying advanced computational methods to solve challenging problems in molecular spectroscopy and dynamics.