جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Beatriz Martín Garcíaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Nanomaterials
• Langmuir-Blodgett Films
• Self-Assembly
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Beatriz Martín García is a postdoctoral researcher at the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia in Genova since March 2014, specializing in the preparation and characterization of nanomaterials. She holds an M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering (2008) and a Ph.D. from the University of Salamanca (2013) focused on self-assembled systems of nanomaterials on Langmuir-Blodgett films. Her research spans 2D materials , quantum nanosystems , and colloid-interface interactions , with expertise in polymer-assisted nanoparticle assembly and surfactant-mediated surface functionalization. Recent work explores THz technology, solar cells, and photoluminescence dynamics of quantum dot films. She has contributed to multiple publications in journals like Langmuir , ChemPhysChem , and The Journal of Physical Chemistry C , often applying the Langmuir-Blodgett technique to study advanced material morphologies. Collaborations include institutions such as the Complutense University of Madrid , Polytechnic University of Madrid , and Instituto Superior Técnico in Lisbon.

• Food Science
• Colloid Science
• Physical Chemistry
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Paul Venema is an Assistant Professor at Wageningen University & Research, specializing in the Physics and Physical Chemistry of Foods. His work focuses on plant proteins, phase separation, and colloidal systems. Research Interests: Active in food science and colloid chemistry, Venema investigates phase behavior in multicomponent systems, plant protein functionalization, and sustainable dry fractionation techniques for food processing. Collaborations & Projects: He supervises multiple PhD projects, including studies on plant-based food structuring, barley malt waste valorization, and transcription factor phase separation. His research spans clean label food technology and sustainable processing. Students: K. Wetterauw N. Doshi M. Twaalfhoven C. Yang E. Yang

• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Reactor Technology
• Multiphase Reactive Flows
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Hugo Atle Jakobsen is a Professor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), specializing in computational fluid dynamics within the Department of Chemical Engineering. His research encompasses multiphase reactive flows, reactor technology (including packed beds, fluidized beds, and bubble columns), phase separation processes, and advanced numerical methods in fluid dynamics. He teaches courses in Transport Phenomena (TKP4160/KP8904), Reactor Technology (TKP4145/KP8902), and specialized reactor modeling. Jakobsen's research interests focus on: Multiphase reactive flow modeling for chemical reactors Development of finite volume and weighted residual methods for computational fluid dynamics Population balance modeling for complex fluid systems Experimental analysis of fluid particle behavior under turbulent conditions His recent publications (2021-2025) predominantly explore bubble/drop dynamics, interfacial mass transfer, and reactor modeling, with consistent themes in experimental validation of computational frameworks for multiphase systems. Trends indicate strong emphasis on turbulence effects, non-Newtonian fluid behavior, and innovations in population balance equations.

• Biomineralization
• Calcium Phosphates
• Bone Tissue Engineering
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Maja Dutour Sikirić serves as Associate Professor, Head of Laboratory, and Head of Division at the Ruđer Bošković Institute's Division of Physical Chemistry, Laboratory for biocolloids and surface chemistry in Zagreb, Croatia. With a PhD in Physical Chemistry from the University of Zagreb and postdoctoral experience at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, she has established herself as a leading researcher in biomineralization and biomaterials science. Her research focuses on biomineralization processes , particularly the crystallization of calcium phosphates and oxalates, biomimetic design of organic-inorganic composite implants for bone and dental applications, and the solution and solid state properties of gemini surfactants. She has led multiple significant research projects including Croatian Science Foundation projects on calcium phosphate formation mechanisms and Croatian-Serbian bilateral projects on hydroxyapatite for bone engineering. Dr. Dutour Sikirić's extensive publication record demonstrates consistent research productivity with over 150 publications spanning two decades, with recent work (2022-2025) heavily focused on nanomaterial-biomineral interactions , calcium phosphate/TiO 2 composites, silver nanoparticle effects on mineralization, and biomimetic bone engineering approaches. Her research integrates physical chemistry principles with biomedical applications, showing strong interdisciplinary connections between materials science, surface chemistry, and tissue engineering. She has taught courses including Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry at the University of Osijek and Chemistry and Quality Control of Animal Feed at the University of Zagreb's Faculty of Agriculture. Her laboratory actively collaborates with international researchers and has secured funding from Croatian Science Foundation, Ministry of Science and Education, and international agencies for biomaterials development projects. Dr. Dutour Sikirić's work has significant implications for bone tissue engineering , with her research on ion-substituted hydroxyapatite, calcium phosphate nanocomposites, and biomimetic coatings directly addressing clinical needs in hard tissue regeneration. Her laboratory serves as a hub for advanced materials characterization and biomimetic synthesis approaches in Croatia's scientific community.

Aisulu Aitbekovaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Photocatalysis
• Carbon Dioxide Conversion
• Nanomaterials
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Aisulu Aitbekova serves as a KNI Postdoctoral Scholar Research Associate in the Department of Applied Physics and Materials Science at the California Institute of Technology, conducting research within the Atwater Group. Her work centers on developing advanced nanomaterials for sustainable energy applications, with a primary focus on carbon dioxide conversion technologies for producing renewable fuels and chemicals. Education Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Stanford University (advised by Assistant Professor Matteo Cargnello) M.S. in Chemical Engineering Practice, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2016) B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan (2015) Aisulu's research integrates photocatalysis , nanomaterials engineering , and CO2 conversion to address climate change through sustainable fuel synthesis. Her experimental approach combines materials characterization, catalyst design, and reactor engineering to optimize solar-driven and electrochemical processes for transforming carbon dioxide into valuable hydrocarbons and oxygenates. She particularly investigates structure-property relationships in nanocatalysts to enhance selectivity and stability under operational conditions. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2018-2025) reveals a concentrated research trajectory in CO2 valorization technologies, with dominant themes including photothermocatalytic reactor design, tandem process integration (photovoltaic-electrochemical systems), and nanoparticle stabilization mechanisms for high-temperature applications. Her work consistently bridges fundamental materials science with practical energy solutions, emphasizing catalyst selectivity engineering for ethanol and butene production while addressing critical challenges in catalyst sintering and degradation. Aisulu actively participates in STEM mentoring and outreach initiatives, contributing to the development of future scientists through knowledge sharing and educational programs, though specific advisees are not documented in available sources. As a key member of Caltech's Atwater Group, she leverages cutting-edge resources at the Kavli Nanoscience Institute (KNI) to advance nanophotonic and catalytic materials research, collaborating within an interdisciplinary team focused on renewable energy conversion technologies.

• Materials Science
• Battery Technology
• Electrochemistry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Aleksandar Matic is a Full Professor at the Department of Materials Physics , Chalmers University of Technology. His research focuses on Soft Matter Physics and Advanced Battery Technology , particularly Li-ion, Zn-ion, and alkali metal batteries. Senior Research Position from the Swedish Research Council Head of the Condensed Matter Physics division Research Interests include: Electrochemical characterization of novel electrolytes Nanostructure engineering for battery materials Ion dynamics in ionic liquids and polymer composites Mechanistic studies of metal anode deposition Multi-scale imaging techniques (X-ray, neutron scattering) Key Article Trends show expertise in: Operando X-ray tomography for battery degradation analysis Magnetic field alignment of nanocomposites Design of fluorine-free and crown ether-modified electrolytes Hybrid solid-state polymer electrolytes Nanostructured electrodes (FeS, MoS2, graphene composites) Computational modeling of electrodeposition mechanisms Scientific Awards : Senior Research Position from the Swedish Research Council

Benjamin Boydمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Food Science
• Colloid Chemistry
• Structured Interfaces
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Benjamin Boyd is a Research Fellow affiliated with the LINXS Community , specializing in food colloids and structured interfaces. He serves as a member of Food Working Group 2 within LINXS' research initiatives. Research Interests Food colloids and interfacial phenomena Soft matter physics Materials science in food systems Scientific Awards LINXS Fellowship

Isabelle Cantatمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Rheology of liquid foams
• Soap film dynamics
• Fluid mechanics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Isabelle Cantat is a leading researcher in soft matter physics at the Institute of Physics of Rennes (IPR), University of Rennes 1. She holds the position of Professor and served as Head of the Soft Matter Department from 2016 to 2023. In 2022, she was appointed as a Senior Member of the Institut universitaire de France for the period 2022-2027. Her research primarily focuses on the rheology of liquid foams and soap films, with significant contributions to understanding foam stability and dynamics. Professor Cantat earned her doctoral degree from Grenoble University in 1999 with a thesis on "Dynamical behavior of adhering vesicles" under C. Misbah's supervision. She completed her habilitation to supervise research in 2006. Her academic career includes positions as assistant professor at University of Rennes 1 (2000-2007), postdoctoral fellowships at Düsseldorf University (1999-2000) and Cornell University (2006-2007), and visiting fellowships at Princeton University (2014) and DAMTP, Cambridge (2023). Her research interests center on the physics of liquid interfaces, with particular emphasis on foam rheology, soap film dynamics, and interfacial phenomena. Professor Cantat combines theoretical modeling with experimental approaches to investigate small-scale free-surface hydrodynamic flows in the presence of surfactants—including drops, bubbles, and soap films—and larger-scale liquid foams. Her work has significant applications across multiple industries, including cosmetics, food production, and construction materials where foam properties are critical. Professor Cantat was awarded the prestigious CNRS Silver Medal in 2023, recognizing her outstanding contributions to science. She previously served as Principal Investigator for the ERC DISFILM project (2017-2023), a Consolidator Grant focused on "Stability and dissipation properties of soap films and liquid foams," where her team highlighted how liquid circulates between bubbles when foam is deformed and understood the role of surfactants in this process. She has supervised numerous PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, contributing significantly to training the next generation of scientists in soft matter physics. Professor Cantat is also the co-author of the authoritative book "Foams: Structure and dynamics" (Oxford University Press, 2013), which has become a standard reference in the field. Her laboratory at IPR continues to produce cutting-edge research on foam mechanics and interfacial phenomena.

Véronique Viéمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Bioreactivity of biological interfaces
• Biological colloids: self-assembly, destructuring, impacts of industrial processes

Véronique Vié is a Lecturer in the Soft Matter Department at Université de Rennes, France. Her research focuses on the bioreactivity of biological interfaces and the behavior of biological colloids , including self-assembly mechanisms, destructuring processes, and the impacts of industrial operations. Her work is associated with the Brittany Science Center and involves scientific mediation activities within the IPR (Institute of Physics of Rennes). Contact details include phone number +33 223235645 and office location in Building 11E, Floor 1 - Room 102.

Róbert Mészárosمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Polymer-Surfactant Interactions
• Colloid Science
• Surface Chemistry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Róbert Mészáros is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Geography and Earth Sciences at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), with additional lecturer roles in the Department of Meteorology and Center of Earth Sciences. His research focuses on polyelectrolyte-surfactant interactions , including nonequilibrium complexation nanoparticle formation adsorption at interfaces thermodynamic stability nonionic surfactant modulation The 15 most recent publications reveal trends in soft matter physics and colloid chemistry , with specific sub-fields spanning polyelectrolyte charge regulation mixed surfactant systems nanocomplex assembly interfacial phenomena surfactant-selective electrodes polymer brush interactions His work frequently involves experimental methods like surface tension analysis binding isotherm determination colloid dispersion studies dynamic adsorption measurements

Courtney Hollarمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار بالینی

• Thermoelectrics
• Thin Films
• Material Science
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Courtney Hollar is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the College of Engineering, focusing on thermoelectrics and thin-film material science. Her research bridges advanced manufacturing techniques with high-performance thermoelectric materials for flexible electronics. Research Interests Thermoelectricity and energy harvesting Nanoindentation and mechanical properties of thin films Scalable printing and sintering methods Bismuth telluride and copper selenide materials Flexible substrates for semiconductor devices Localized deformation in single crystals Grants & Projects National Science Foundation (2024-2027): CoPI for "Transforming Pathways for the Future Semiconductor Workforce"

Michelle Bunaganمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biophysics
• Protein Structure and Dynamics
• Physical Chemistry
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Michelle Bunagan is an Associate Professor of Chemistry at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), School of Science. Her research focuses on biophysics and protein structure dynamics, particularly Late Embryogenesis Abundant (LEA) proteins and small model peptides. Education : Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the University of Pennsylvania (2008), B.A. in Chemistry from Douglass College, Rutgers University (2003). Her work explores how environmental factors like salt, temperature, and ionic liquids affect protein folding and stability. She has presented extensively at Biophysical Society and American Chemical Society meetings, with publications in journals such as Biophysical Journal and Angewandte Chemie . Recent studies include circular dichroism analysis of LEA peptides in reverse micelles and solvent effects on folding kinetics. Scientific awards include the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Faculty Start-Up Award and School of Arts and Sciences Dissertation Fellowship. She serves on multiple TCNJ committees, including the Chemistry Department Academic Affairs Committee and the School of Science Curriculum Committee, and advises student organizations like Gamma Sigma Epsilon.

Kristiina Hildénمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Microbiology
• Virology
• Mycology
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Kristiina Hildén serves as a Senior University Lecturer at the Department of Microbiology within the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry at the University of Helsinki. She is also affiliated with the Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science (HELSUS) and holds the title of Docent in microbial biotechnology. Her research is centered on fungal genetics and biotechnology, with particular emphasis on plant biomass modifying enzymes from fungi and bacteria. Dr. Hildén's research interests span microbial biotechnology, fungal genetics, lignin and lignocellulose degradation, aromatic metabolism of basidiomycete fungi, and enzymatic valorization of lignin. Her work focuses on understanding plant biomass modifying enzymes and their applications in sustainable biorefineries. She employs functional genomics approaches to study plant biomass degrading microbes from various biotopes, with specific focus on genome mining of novel plant biomass modifying activities and fungal carbon metabolism. Her publication record shows consistent output with recent articles (2023-2025) focusing on lignin nanoparticle modification, fungal enzyme applications, and lignocellulose degradation mechanisms. The research demonstrates strong collaboration with international teams, particularly in projects related to lignin valorization and fungal enzyme characterization. Dr. Hildén actively supervises doctoral and master's students and serves as a supervisor for the Doctoral Programme in Integrative Life Science and the Doctoral Programme in Microbiology and Biotechnology. She participates in numerous peer review activities for journals including New Biotechnology, Nature Communications, and Biotechnology Advances. Her research is supported by multiple active projects including 'Prospecting natural lignin biodiversity' (EU-funded, 2024-2026) and 'Biocatalytic degradation of lignin carbo' (Novo Nordisk Foundation, 2023-2025), alongside several completed projects on lignin valorization and fungal enzyme production. She leads the Fungal Genetics and Biotechnology research group, which investigates plant biomass modifying enzymes with applications in sustainable biorefineries. The group's work bridges fundamental fungal molecular biology with practical applications in lignin valorization and bioproduct development.

• Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM)
• Surface Science
• Physical Chemistry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Igor Sîretanu is an Assistant Professor in the Physics of Complex Fluids Group at the Department of Chemical Engineering , University of Twente, Netherlands. His research focuses on solid-liquid interfacial phenomena and surface functionalization at microscopic scales to control macroscopic behaviors like wetting, adsorption, colloidal interactions, and CO₂ capture.

• Nanotechnology
• Materials Science
• Electron Microscopy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jannik Meyer is a Professor at the Department of Physics, University of Tübingen, affiliated with the Institute of Applied Physics. His research focuses on the intersection of materials science, nanotechnology, and electron microscopy, particularly on 2D materials like graphene and their heterostructures. He employs advanced transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) techniques to study atomic-scale properties, radiation effects, and chemical manipulation of nanomaterials. Research Interests: Meyer's work explores the structural, electronic, and chemical behavior of low-dimensional materials under electron beams. Key areas include doping of graphene (nitrogen, phosphorus), formation of metal atom chains, and controlled fabrication of nanopores and heterostructures. He investigates phase evolution in 2D materials, such as the hexatic phase in silver iodide, and develops methods for atomic-resolution imaging and manipulation. Recent Article Trends: His publications highlight innovations in TEM/STEM methodologies (e.g., electron ptychography, low-dose imaging), dynamic mechano-optical coupling in nanoring metasurfaces, and radiation damage mechanisms in 2D systems. Applications span energy storage (calcium-sulfur batteries), optoelectronics (WS2 nanosheets), and environmental science (CO2 adsorption in doped nanocarbon). Labs/Teams: Meyer is associated with the Advanced Materials group at the Institute of Applied Physics, University of Tübingen, where he leads research on electron microscopy-driven nanomaterial engineering.