جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Indekeu Joseph Octaveمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Statistical physics
• Theoretical condensed matter physics
• Interfaces and wetting
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Prof. Joseph Octave Indekeu is a Full Professor of Physics at KU Leuven's Department of Physics and Astronomy, serving as its Head (2011–2015). He holds academic leadership roles including President of the Belgian Physical Society (2002–2003) and Spokesperson for Science Communication at KU Leuven (2005–2007). His research focuses on theoretical statistical physics, with contributions in wetting phenomena, superconductivity, and complex networks. He co-developed the quantum physics cabaret, an award-winning science outreach initiative. Education & Early Career: Postdoctoral Fellowships at MIT (1983–1984), TU Delft/RU Leiden (1985–1987), and extended stays in institutions like Padova and Oxford. Research: Seminal work on interfacial critical phenomena, predicting interface delocalization in superconductors (experimentally confirmed). Co-authored studies on nanopatterned silicon wetting (ACS Nano, 2014) and network robustness (PRL, 2009). Awards: 2013 Royal Flemish Academy Prize for Science Outreach, Fulbright Scholar (1983), and multiple teaching awards. His lab at KU Leuven collaborates internationally, blending theoretical physics with applied research in materials science and nanotechnology.

• Gels, hydrogels and organogels
• Soft condensed matter
• Physical chemistry of materials, surfaces and interfaces
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Piero Baglioni serves as Chair of Physical Chemistry at the Department of Chemistry of the University of Florence and maintains an ongoing affiliation with MIT's Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering since 2004. He directs the National Center for Nanosciences (CSGI) and has held visiting positions at prestigious institutions worldwide including MIT, University of Houston, Weizmann Institute, and Collège de France. His research spans multiple areas of soft matter science with expertise in gels, hydrogels, organogels, colloids, interfaces, conservation of cultural heritage, complex fluids dynamics, and scattering techniques. With over 500 publications, he is recognized as one of Europe's leading contributors to Soft Matter and Colloid science. Professor Baglioni has received numerous international honors including the Overbeek Medal (2016), Japan Chemical Society Award (2017), and the Journal of Colloid and Interface Science Lifetime Achievement Award (2011). He is a member of several prestigious academies: European Academy of Science Royal Academy of Art and Science in Göteborg, Sweden Accademia delle Arti del Disegno (the oldest Academy in Italy) He also serves on editorial boards for major journals including Soft Matter (RSC), Journal of Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics (RSC), and Langmuir (American Chemical Society).

• Ultra-thin films
• Biomolecules
• Interfaces
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Maria Raposo is an Assistant Professor in Physics at the New University of Lisbon, Portugal, with a Ph.D. in Science and Materials Engineering from São Paulo University, Brazil (1999). Her research focuses on ultra-thin films of polymers and biomolecules, interfaces, nanotechnology, colloids, molecular architectures for electronics/photonics/magnetism, biomimetic membranes, and radiation effects in biological systems. She has published extensively on graphene-based sensors, electronic tongues, and photodynamic therapy materials, with recent work addressing environmental monitoring of estrogens, ammonia detection, and breath biomarkers for disease diagnosis. Her expertise spans materials synthesis, sensor development, and biomedical applications of thin films.

• Colloid Chemistry
• Surface Chemistry
• Polymer Chemistry
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Professor Erica Wanless is an internationally recognized researcher in colloid and interface chemistry at the University of Newcastle's School of Environmental and Life Sciences, where she heads the Chemistry discipline. Her research focuses on fundamental and applied aspects of surface coatings, polymer films, and particle behavior at phase boundaries, with significant applications in mineral processing, industrial formulations, and environmental technologies. Research expertise spans molecular-scale characterization of solid-liquid interfaces using advanced techniques like soft-contact atomic force microscopy, neutron reflectometry, and ellipsometry. Current projects investigate: (1) Specific ion effects on stimulus-responsive polymer coatings in aqueous and non-aqueous environments, (2) Stabilization mechanisms of fluid interfaces for particle-stabilized foams/emulsions, and (3) Novel electrostatic pathways for liquid marble formation. Article analyses reveal consistent focus on interfacial phenomena across diverse systems: thermoresponsive polymer brushes, electrolyte solutions, particle-stabilized emulsions, and functional coatings. Recent work increasingly integrates neutron scattering techniques with molecular dynamics simulations to probe nanostructured interfaces. Jack Jacobs Trophy (2000) Japan Society for Promotion of Science Fellowship (2012) American Academy of Microbiology Fellow (2019) UON Inspiring Excellence Award (2021) Leads multiple Australian Research Council projects and serves as CI in the ARC Centre of Excellence for Eco-Efficient Beneficiation of Minerals. Founded HunterWiSE initiative promoting women in STEM through school outreach and professional networks. Research team specializes in atomic force microscopy, ellipsometry, quartz crystal microbalance, and microelectrophoresis techniques.

Khay Fongمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Drug Delivery Systems
• Nanotechnology
• Self-Assembly of Amphiphilic Molecules
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Dr. Khay Fong is an Honorary Lecturer in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Newcastle, Australia, within the School of Environmental and Life Sciences. Her research focuses on the self-assembly of amphiphilic molecules into nanostructures for drug delivery systems and diagnostics. She holds a PhD from Monash University (2013) and has held prestigious fellowships, including the Victorian Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (2014–2017) and a Swiss National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship (2017–2018). Key roles: Lecturer in Analytical/Physical Chemistry, Active member of the Australasian Colloid and Interface Science Society Education: PhD in Chemistry, Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2013) Graduate Certificate in Commercialising Research, Monash University Research Interests: Dr. Fong’s work centers on developing on-demand drug delivery systems responsive to stimuli like heat, light, pH, and enzymatic activity. She investigates how physiological environments affect nanoparticle behavior, aiming to enhance drug targeting and reduce side effects. Her research integrates synchrotron science, light scattering, and nanoparticle synthesis. Article Trends: Recent work includes microplastic characterization via machine learning, lipid-based drug delivery systems interacting with the microbiome, and carbon catalysts for H₂O₂ electrosynthesis. Themes span nanotechnology, environmental science, and biomedical applications. Awards & Grants: Notable awards include the 2020 Australasian Colloid Lectureship and 2016 Monash Early Career Award. She leads grants totaling $1.38M, including projects on microplastic pollution, tailings remediation, and cyanobacteria-derived UV filters. Supervision: Advised three completed PhD students and one current student on topics like novel drug transport mechanisms and light-activated delivery systems. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams on projects involving ANSTO, Noxopharm, and international institutions like ETH Zurich. Engaged in citizen science initiatives to address microplastic pollution in the Great Barrier Reef.

Dimiter Petsevمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Electrokinetic Phenomena
• Colloid Science
• Statistical Mechanics
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Dimiter N. Petsev is a Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of New Mexico (UNM), serving as the CBE Graduate Advisor. His research focuses on electrokinetic phenomena, complex fluids, nanomaterials, and colloidal science. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Physics and Engineering from the University of Sofia (1996) and has held roles at Purdue University, University of Alabama in Huntsville, and University of Houston before joining UNM in 2005. Education: Ph.D., University of Sofia, Chemical Physics and Engineering, 1996 M.S., University of Sofia, Chemical Physics, 1987 Research Interests: Dr. Petsev’s work spans electrokinetic phenomena, surface and colloid science, and fluid dynamics of complex fluids. Key areas include nanometer-sized particle interactions, emulsion stability, protein solutions, molecular dynamics, and guided self-assembly of nanostructures. He employs computational models like classical density functional theory and lattice Boltzmann methods. Research Contributions: His publications highlight studies on electric double layers, nanofluidics, porous media transport, and machine learning applications. The lab collaborates with Frank van Swol on statistical mechanics and advanced computational methods. Lab & Resources: The Colloids and Interfaces Group uses high-performance computing (HPC) resources at UNM’s Center for Advanced Research Computing (CARC) for multiscale modeling.

• Chemical Engineering
• Macromolecular and materials chemistry
• Materials engineering
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Jasmine Castro is a Research Translation Fellow at RMIT University's School of Engineering, based at the City Campus in Australia. Her research focuses on interdisciplinary applications at the intersection of chemical engineering, materials science, and acoustics. She holds no departmental affiliation beyond the School of Engineering. Her research explores: Fundamental principles of acoustofluidics and microfluidics Advanced materials processing techniques Biomedical applications including fertility diagnostics Novel actuator and sensor development Precision fluid manipulation technologies Surface acoustic wave applications Her publications demonstrate consistent focus on micro-scale fluid manipulation technologies with applications spanning biomedical diagnostics, materials engineering, and haptic interfaces. Recent work shows progression toward clinical applications including fertility assessment and biosensing. While no awards or students are documented, her research outputs reflect active engagement in cutting-edge engineering applications. No laboratory or team details are currently available in the source materials.

• Spectroscopy
• Surface Physics
• Materials Science
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Paul THIRY is a Professor at the Department of Physics, KU Leuven. His research focuses on surface physics, nonlinear optics, and materials science with applications in spectroscopic techniques and nanostructured materials. He has led over 35 research projects since 1992, including initiatives on physics demonstrations, waveguide optimization, and bioactive surface characterization. Expertise: Sum-Frequency Generation Spectroscopy, Electron-Phonon Coupling, Surface Functionalization Key Projects: EAT WAVE GUIDE (2007-2008), Bioactive Surface Development (2006-2010) His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through advancements in materials analysis and sensor technologies. THIRY has supervised 49 research projects and actively participates in academic conferences, including the PIRM III International Congress on Radiation-Matter Interactions. Notable contributions include innovations in AFM tip functionalization and mode-locking laser optimization, with his research cited over 3,500 times.

• Environmental Geochemistry
• Radioactive Contaminant Behavior
• Spectroscopic Analysis
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Dr. Katharina Müller serves as Head of the Surface Processes division at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) within the Institute of Resource Ecology. Her expertise spans environmental geochemistry, radioactive contaminant behavior, and advanced spectroscopic techniques. She leads research on nuclear waste repository safety, mineral-water interface reactions, and actinide speciation. Education & Career PhD (2010): TU Dresden - "Sorption processes of neptunium on alumosilicates" Research associate roles at Kyoto University (Japan), École Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Paris (France), and Forschungszentrum Dresden-Rossendorf International fellowships: JSPS (Japan), DAAD (Germany), ERASMUS (EU) Research Focus Her work addresses critical challenges in nuclear waste management, including radionuclide mobility in geological repositories, microbial-metal interactions, and advanced spectroscopic characterization of mineral surfaces. Key methods include ATR FT-IR, X-ray absorption spectroscopy, and in-situ environmental analysis. Awards & Grants German Research Foundation (DFG) Grant (2011-2014): Surface processes of Np on mineral oxides Leadership in EU-funded projects (iCross, VESPA II) addressing cross-scale repository integrity Teaching & Mentorship Supervises PhD/Master's students in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at TU Dresden, leading lab courses in analytical techniques and environmental chemistry. Labs & Facilities Operates state-of-the-art facilities including the Rossendorf Beamline at ESRF for synchrotron-based spectroscopy, and collaborates with international networks in actinide research.

• Biomedical Circuits
• Ultra-Wideband Communication
• Robotics
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Marco Crepaldi is an active researcher with a focus on biomedical circuits, wearable systems, and machine learning applications. His work spans collaborations with institutions and researchers globally, contributing to fields such as multisensory rehabilitation devices, ultra-wideband communication, and neuromorphic computing. Research Interests: Biomedical circuits for rehabilitation, wireless sensing, machine learning hardware, and human-robot interaction. Recent publications highlight his innovation in: Transformer and graph neural networks for fall detection Reservoir computing for seizure control Low-power 8-bit neural processors Wearable multisensory systems for visually impaired infants He has co-authored 73+ peer-reviewed publications since 2007, with a technical focus on ultra-wideband systems, asynchronous logic, and embedded biomedical devices.

• Surfactants
• Biosurfactants
• Biophysical Analysis
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Karina Salek is an Assistant Professor at the School of Engineering & Physical Sciences, Heriot-Watt University. Her research focuses on surfactants, biosurfactants, and their applications in materials science, food technology, and energy storage. She contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through her work on sustainable materials and biotechnology. Key research areas include microbial-derived glycolipids, thermochemical energy storage materials, and biophysical characterization of surface-active compounds. Collaborations include projects on Thai seafood waste composition and molecular dynamics simulations of rhamnolipids. She has contributed to datasets such as the 'Database of Thai Seafood and Seafood Waste Composition' and published extensively in journals like Frontiers in Marine Science and Journal of Colloid and Interface Science .

Michael Cunninghamمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental impacts
• Environmental biotechnology
• Polymers and plastics engineering
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Michael Cunningham is a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Queen’s University, holding cross appointments in the Department of Chemistry and the Beaty Water Research Centre. His research focuses on sustainable materials, environmental impacts of polymer production, and water-based processes as alternatives to organic solvents. He leads initiatives in developing CO2-responsive polymers, renewable polymer composites, and eco-friendly coatings. Dr. Cunningham earned B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees from Queen’s University and a Ph.D. from the University of Waterloo. He has over 200 peer-reviewed publications and 30 patents, including 26 from his tenure at the Xerox Research Centre of Canada. His awards include the Queen’s Research Excellence Prize and the 125th Anniversary Engineering Excellence Award. Current supervision includes postdoctoral fellow Maedeh Ramezani. Research groups involve collaborations in green chemistry and polymer engineering, with applications in water treatment and sustainable manufacturing.

Carlos Escobedoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Microfluidics
• Optofluidics
• Plasmonics
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Carlos Escobedo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Queen's University, with cross appointments in the Department of Chemistry (Faculty of Arts and Science) and the Beaty Water Research Centre. He holds a B.Sc. from UNAM (2000), M.A.Sc. from University of Toronto (2002), Ph.D. from University of Victoria (2011), and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at ETH Zurich (2011-2013). His lab develops microfluidic and optofluidic technologies for analytical and diagnostic applications, focusing on label-free sensing, single-cell analysis, and biomedical innovations. Education: B.Sc., National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), 2000 M.A.Sc., University of Toronto, 2002 Ph.D., University of Victoria, 2011 Postdoctoral Fellow, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich), 2011-2013 Research Interests: Microfluidics, optofluidics, plasmonics, biosensing, nanoparticle assembly, and environmental monitoring. Current projects include wearable diagnostics, single-cell interrogation, and biomimetic nanostructures. Recent work emphasizes synergies between microfluidics and plasmonics for applications like virus detection and bacterial adhesion studies. His lab has developed cost-effective sensors for pesticide analysis and SERS substrates with sub-picomolar sensitivity. Collaborations include the Mexico-Canada Research and Learning Hub and institutions in Japan. Advising & Lab: Supervises postdoctoral fellows (e.g., Juan Manuel Gomez Cruz) and graduate students (e.g., Brianna Bradley). The Escobedo Lab is part of Queen's Department of Chemical Engineering and collaborates with the QSens Lab (Docoslis group). Research is supported by grants in nanotechnology and environmental engineering. Labs/Teams: Escobedo Lab (Queen's University), QSens Collaborative Nanotechnology Lab (with Dr. Docoslis).

• Neuroscience
• Neurology
• Biochemistry
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Peter Chung, MD, is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California , specializing in neurodegenerative disease mechanisms. His research focuses on: Alpha-synuclein and tau protein interactions with membranes Cytoskeletal dynamics in neurodegeneration Mechanistic studies of membrane binding and trafficking Neurofilament network organization and phase behavior Recent publications highlight his work on: Lipid packing defects in α-synuclein binding (2025) Tau-tubulin viscoelastic networks (2024) Mechanistic insights from tauopathy conferences (2025) His studies employ advanced biophysical techniques including fluorescence anisotropy, X-ray scattering, and osmotic pressure measurements to analyze protein-membrane interactions and cytoskeletal organization.

• Biophysics
• Physical Chemistry
• Biochemistry
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Renko de Vries is an Associate Professor in the Physical Chemistry and Soft Matter group at Wageningen University & Research . His research focuses on manipulating soft protein materials through self-assembly principles, combining experimental and theoretical approaches in colloid science. Theoretical Physics MSc, Utrecht University (1993) PhD in Chemical Engineering (with honors), Delft University of Technology His work bridges biophysics , mathematical modeling , and food science , with major contributions to: Complex coacervation of proteins and polysaccharides Protein aggregation mechanisms (e.g., whey, lysozyme) Self-assembly of biomolecular systems DNA condensation in bacterial environments Emulsion stabilization using soft matter principles Publications highlight his expertise in soft matter physics applied to food-grade materials, with key works on interfacial stabilization, microcapsule design, and CRISPR system biophysics. Collaborations span institutions including MIT, University of Delaware, and Leiden University. Current research emphasizes protein-polymer interactions , controlled release systems , and food-texture engineering through colloid science. No specific student advisement or grant details are publicly available in the provided materials.