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Lee Makowskiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biophysical Data Analysis
• Alzheimer's Disease
• Molecular Biophysics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lee Makowski is a Professor of Bioengineering and Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Northeastern University’s College of Engineering. He holds affiliations with the Electrical and Computer Engineering department and directs the Bioinnovation Center in Ghana, focusing on affordable medical technologies. With a B.S. in Physics from Brown University and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from MIT, his career includes roles at Columbia University, Florida State University, and the National Science Foundation. His research integrates image/signal processing with biophysical data to study Alzheimer’s molecular mechanisms and amyloid fibrils. Key research projects include NIH-funded studies on fibrillar polymorphs in Alzheimer’s brain tissue and a Northeastern initiative to cultivate biomedical innovation in Ghana. Awards include the 2025 Impact Award and Fellow status from the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineers. His grants include a $2.1M NIH award for Alzheimer’s studies. He advises on undergraduate research programs and has mentored students in bioengineering and global health initiatives. His work spans structural proteomics, enzyme catalysis, and x-ray imaging technologies, published in over 100 peer-reviewed articles.

Holzapfel Gerhard Aمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biomechanics
• Mechanobiology
• Nonlinear Continuum Mechanics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Gerhard A. Holzapfel is a Full Professor of Biomechanics and Head of the Institute of Biomechanics at Graz University of Technology (Austria) since 2007. He holds adjunct and visiting positions at KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Sweden) and the University of Glasgow (Scotland). His academic journey includes a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Graz University of Technology, a Habilitation from TU Vienna (1996), and prestigious awards such as the START-Award (1997) and the Warner T. Koiter Medal (2021). His research focuses on constitutive modeling of biosolids, nonlinear continuum mechanics, and medical image processing. Notable contributions include studies on arterial wall mechanics, fibrous tissue behavior, and computational biomechanics. Holzapfel leads interdisciplinary teams exploring mechanobiology, vascular pathologies, and biomaterials, with applications in cardiovascular engineering and disease modeling. Education: PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Graz University of Technology Habilitation, TU Vienna (1996) Research Highlights: Multi-scale modeling of biological tissues Biaxial mechanical testing and microscopy integration Computational fluid-structure interaction (FSI) in vascular systems Biomechanical implications of medical interventions (e.g., stents, angioplasty) Awards: Warner T. Koiter Medal (2021) Corresponding Member, Austrian Academy of Sciences (2012) Erwin Schrödinger Prize (2011) START-Award (1997) Labs & Teams: Leads the Institute of Biomechanics at TU Graz, collaborating with international teams on vascular biomechanics and mechanobiology.

Cristina Batista Paulinoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Structural Biology
• Cryo-Electron Microscopy
• Membrane Proteins
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Cristina Batista Paulino is an Associate Professor and Head of the cryo-EM unit at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Science and Engineering. She leads the Enzymology group within the Groningen Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology department. Her research focuses on structural biology, particularly membrane proteins and cryo-electron microscopy, elucidating transport mechanisms in membrane proteins. Education: PhD in Biophysics (2014, Max-Planck Institute under Prof. Werner Kühlbrandt), postdoc at the University of Zurich (Prof. Raimund Dutzler). Joined the University of Groningen as an Assistant Professor in 2017, promoted to Associate Professor thereafter. Research Interests: Structural-functional studies of membrane transporters and channels, cryo-EM applications in membrane biology, and protein-lipid interactions. Key projects include understanding the structure-function relationship in ABC transporters and ion channels. Grants & Awards: ENW-KLEIN grant (2021, €700k) for OpuA transporter research, NVBMB Prize 2020, Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship (2017). Labs/Teams: Heads the cryo-EM facility, collaborates with the Electron Microscopy Group and Membrane Enzymology Group.

Michal Kalkowskiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Non-destructive testing
• Material characterisation
• Ultrasonic imaging
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Michal Kalkowski is an Associate Professor at the University of Southampton's Institute of Sound and Vibration Research (ISVR). His research focuses on structural wave and vibration analysis for non-destructive testing, material characterization, and infrastructure monitoring. He develops advanced modeling tools and signal processing techniques for applications in nuclear energy, aerospace, and water industries. Current projects include weld inspection through ultrasound-based 'weld map tomography' and leak detection in buried pipes using distributed acoustic sensing. He is Editor of the Journal of Sound and Vibration and Co-chair of the UK Acoustics Network UKAN+. Education: MEng in Control Engineering & Robotics (AGH University, Krakow), PhD in Structural Wave Applications (ISVR, 2010). Postdoctoral work included EPSRC projects on active vibration control and underground structure interrogation. Served as H2020 ADVISE project researcher at Imperial College London before returning to Southampton in 2021 as Lecturer in Dynamics. Teaching responsibilities include coordinating the Mechanics, Machines & Vibration module (joint with Harbin Engineering University), and teaching Statics/Dynamics (FEEG1002) and Fundamentals of Vibration (ISVR6141). Actively supervises four PhD students in engineering disciplines. Research highlights include: Developing numerical models for wave propagation in complex materials Pioneering weld map tomography for grain orientation analysis Advancing distributed acoustic sensing for infrastructure monitoring AI integration for coarse-grained metal characterization Current active projects: Horizon Europe iWeld intelligent Weld inspection and EPSRC Core Equipment grants.

Levon Abrahamyanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Virology
• Zoonotic Diseases
• Molecular Pathogenesis
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Levon Abrahamyan is Associate Professor of Virology at Université de Montréal's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. His laboratory investigates molecular mechanisms of virus-host interactions for pathogens including coronaviruses, influenza, and arboviruses. Research employs proteomics, microscopy, and genomic approaches to develop antiviral strategies. Dr. Abrahamyan leads projects on swine viruses, honeybee viromes, and emerging zoonoses, collaborating with CRIPA and GREMIP research centers.

Laurie A. Boyerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Developmental Biology
• Cardiovascular Biology
• Chromatin Remodeling
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Laurie A. Boyer is a Professor of Biology and Biological Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), affiliated with the Koch Biology Building. She serves as Co-Undergraduate Officer and leads research on gene regulatory mechanisms in heart development and regeneration using embryonic stem cells and mouse models. Her work integrates genomic, genetic, biochemical, and cell biological approaches to understand chromatin dynamics and lineage commitment, with applications in cardiac tissue engineering and regeneration. Education: PhD, 2001, University of Massachusetts Medical School BS, 1990, Biomedical Science, Framingham State University Research Interests: Dr. Boyer’s research focuses on the interplay between chromatin remodeling, epigenetic regulation, and transcriptional networks that drive heart development. She investigates how ATP-dependent chromatin remodelers influence lineage specification and explores methods to stimulate cardiac regeneration. Her lab combines advanced genomic techniques with tissue engineering to model 3D cardiac architecture, aiming to uncover regulatory circuits underlying normal and diseased heart development. Publications: Her recent work includes breakthroughs in high-throughput expansion microscopy for scalable super-resolution imaging, metabolic modulation of mesenchymal stem cells for cartilage repair, and the role of long noncoding RNAs like Braveheart in cardiovascular lineage commitment. These studies span molecular mechanisms of chromatin dynamics to translational applications in regenerative medicine. Awards & Honors: Pew Scholars Award in the Biomedical Sciences (2008) Smith Family Award for Excellence in Biomedical Science (2009) Scientific American World’s 50 Top Leaders in Research (2006) Irvin and Helen Sizer Career Development Award (2012) Grants & Collaborations: Dr. Boyer oversees grants from organizations like the NIH and American Heart Association. She collaborates with teams on interdisciplinary projects, including tissue engineering and stem cell therapies. Her lab also develops innovative microscopy techniques to advance cellular imaging scalability. Labs & Teams: Her laboratory at MIT’s Koch Institute integrates computational biology, bioengineering, and molecular biology. The lab focuses on translating fundamental discoveries into clinical applications for heart disease and regeneration.

Phoebe L. Stewartمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cryo-Electron Microscopy
• Structural Biology
• Virology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Phoebe L. Stewart is a Professor in the Department of Pharmacology at the School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University. She also serves as Vice Chair of Educational Programs in the Department of Pharmacology. Her research focuses on applying cryo-electron microscopy to study viral structures and their interactions with host factors, particularly adenovirus and engineered oncolytic viruses. Dr. Stewart's work integrates multiple structural methods including X-ray crystallography, NMR, and molecular dynamics to understand viral mechanisms and develop therapeutic strategies against cancer. She holds affiliations with the Cleveland Center for Membrane and Structural Biology and the Case Comprehensive Cancer Center. Education: AB in Biochemistry (Harvard University), PhD in Chemistry (University of Pennsylvania). Postdoctoral training included cryo-EM at the Wistar Institute and EMBL Heidelberg. Research interests emphasize viral structure, host-pathogen interactions, and oncolytic virotherapy. Notable projects include structural analysis of adenovirus-complement interactions and designing viruses that evade innate immunity for systemic cancer therapy. Publications span structural virology, cryo-EM applications, and nanoparticle design. Her lab collaborates on engineering viral vectors for targeted drug delivery and immune modulation.

• X-ray Spectroscopy
• Materials Chemistry
• Surface Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Stephen Urquhart is a Professor of Chemistry at the University of Saskatchewan and an associate member of the Department of Physics. He leads research in X-ray spectroscopy and microscopy, focusing on nanomaterials, surface science, and synchrotron-based techniques. His work integrates experimental and computational methods to study molecular structure and aggregation in organic systems, with applications in semiconductor devices and nanotechnology. Research activities include development of the Spectromicroscopy beamline at the Canadian Light Source, advancing cryogenic X-ray microscopy for liquid and solid-state samples. He actively collaborates on projects involving graphene-based microfluidics, strain effects in semiconductors, and molecular orientation in nanocrystalline materials. Urquhart also serves as president of the Association of Professional Chemists of Saskatchewan (APCS). Key research areas: X-ray microscopy, NEXAFS spectroscopy, synchrotron radiation, molecular conformation, semiconductor characterization, and nanostructure imaging. Developed cryogenic scanning transmission X-ray microscopes and graphene-enabled liquid analysis tools. Prominent contributions to understanding chain-length effects in alkanes and π-π interactions in organic nanomaterials. Publications Over 75 peer-reviewed articles, with recent work focusing on soft X-ray spectroptychography, cryogenic microscopy, and NEXAFS studies of organic glasses and polymers. Labs & Teams Lead researcher in the Spectromicroscopy beamline (CLS), coordinating interdisciplinary projects in materials science and nanotechnology.

Samantha Dalyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Materials Science
• Mechanical Engineering
• Solid Mechanics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Samantha Daly is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), affiliated with the College of Engineering. Her research focuses on the statistical quantification of microstructural features and their effects on material properties, with applications in advanced materials like active materials, ceramics, and high-temperature composites. She specializes in multi-scale material characterization, fatigue mechanisms, and experimental mechanics. Education: PhD and MS from the California Institute of Technology, and a BS in Mechanical Engineering (modified with Mathematics) from Dartmouth University. She is a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). Research interests include solid mechanics, materials behavior at microscale, fracture mechanics, and the development of novel experimental techniques such as digital image correlation (DIC) combined with SEM. Her work bridges computational modeling and experimental validation, as seen in frameworks like PRISMS. Key awards include the ASME Centennial Mid-Career Award, NSF Early CAREER Award, and DOE Early Career Research Program Award. Her publications span topics like deformation twin identification in magnesium, fatigue crack growth in shape memory alloys, and advanced SEM imaging techniques. Advising and grants: While specific student names aren’t listed, her group collaborates extensively on NSF- and DOE-funded projects. Her lab, the Daly Group, emphasizes multi-scale characterization and experimental mechanics, contributing to both academic and industrial materials research. Labs/Teams: The Daly Group at UCSB, involved in the PRISMS initiative (Predictive Integrated Structural Materials Science), focuses on accelerating materials science through open-source frameworks and multi-scale modeling.

Aaron Kuanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neuroscience
• Biomedical Engineering
• Neuroimaging
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Aaron Kuan is an Assistant Professor in Neuroscience and Biomedical Engineering at Yale School of Medicine. His lab focuses on understanding brain circuit structure-function relationships through advanced imaging technologies like X-ray holography and electron microscopy. Key interests include molecular connectomics, long-range cortical projections, and synaptic circuit analysis in decision-making processes. Education: PhD in Applied Physics from Harvard University. Research highlights include developing scalable imaging techniques and uncovering synaptic wiring motifs in posterior parietal cortex. Awards include the 2024 Kavli Innovative Teams Award for molecular connectomics work with Joerg Bewersdorf. Lab Locations: Rooms at 100 College Street and 200 S. Frontage Road, New Haven Recruiting postdocs and graduate students in imaging, data science, and neuroscience Recent work combines synchrotron X-ray nano-holography for brain-wide axon tracing and functional connectomics linking circuit architecture to cognition. Collaborations span engineering, physics, and computational biology.

• Structural Biology
• Ion Channels
• Cryo-Electron Microscopy (Cryo-EM)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Frederick Sigworth is a Professor of Cellular and Molecular Physiology, Biomedical Engineering, and Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry at Yale University. He holds primary faculty appointments in Cellular & Molecular Physiology and secondary appointments in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry. His research focuses on the structural and functional analysis of ion-channel proteins using cryo-electron microscopy (Cryo-EM) and electrophysiological techniques. Sigworth’s work has significantly advanced understanding of ion channel gating mechanisms, voltage sensor function, and membrane protein structure. Education: PhD in Physiology from Yale University (1979). Postdoctoral training at the Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry (Göttingen, Germany) under Erwin Neher, co-developer of the patch-clamp technique. Key contributions include pioneering cryo-EM methods for membrane protein analysis and structural studies of potassium channels. Research interests span structural biology, ion channel biophysics, and cryo-EM methodology. Notable projects include determining the structure of the BK potassium channel and developing computational tools for single-particle image analysis. Collaborations include work with Henry J. Binder and Joseph Santos-Sacchi on ion channel physiology and engineering. Awards include AAAS Fellowship (2023), National Academy of Sciences membership (2016), and the K. C. Cole Award (1997). His lab, the Sigworth Lab, integrates experimental and computational approaches to study ion channel mechanisms. Phased retirement status indicates reduced but ongoing academic engagement.

Katarzyna Bozekمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Deep Learning
• Computational Biology
• Medical Image Analysis
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Katarzyna Bozek is a Professor at the University of Cologne and leads the Bozek Lab at the Center for Molecular Medicine Cologne. Her research focuses on developing deep learning methods for quantitative analysis of biomedical image and time series data, with applications in pathology, nephrology, neurology, and cancer research . Collaborations include institutions like the University Hospital Cologne. Research areas: Computational Biology & Medicine, Machine Learning, Biomedical Image Analysis Key projects: Explainable AI for histopathology data, DISK model for behavioral science The lab applies novel computer vision techniques to C. elegans behavior analysis and super-resolution microscopy in kidney research. Recent work includes transformers pretrained on text for Whole Slide Image classification and federated learning models for precision oncology. Advising : Supervised doctoral candidates including Juan Pisula, Maurice Deserno, and Hussein Naji . The lab actively collaborates on interdisciplinary projects, with funding from multiple partners.

Gerhard Sommerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biomechanics
• Cardiovascular Engineering
• Tissue Mechanics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Gerhard Sommer is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Biomechanics, Graz University of Technology (Austria), where he has held academic positions since 2003. He is also Vice Dean of Studies for Biomedical Engineering and Doctoral School, and has served as Deputy Head of the Institute since 2014. His expertise spans cardiovascular biomechanics, arterial properties, and material modeling of biological tissues. Education: PhD (2008, TU Graz), Habilitation (2021). Key professional milestones include tenure as Assistant Professor (2018–2023) and Senior Postdoctoral Researcher (2013–2018). He has conducted research at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Sweden, and held visiting professorships in France, Germany, and Croatia. Research focuses on mechanical properties of arteries, atherosclerosis mechanisms, and computational modeling of soft tissues. Notable contributions include studies on homocysteine-induced aortic stiffening and the development of a Cardiac Simulation Device. His work integrates experimental and computational approaches to understand disease progression. Grants include leadership of Austrian Science Fund (FWF) projects on arterial biomechanics and aortic dissection. Awards include the 2022 Best Collaborative Paper Award and the 2014 Inventum Award. Labs: Manages the Biomechanics Laboratory since 2007. Current projects involve investigating B-vitamin deficiency effects on arteries and developing iMooc courses like MetSy for metabolic syndrome education.

Xiangyun Qiuمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Molecular Biophysics
• Medical Physics
• Nucleic Acids Biophysics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Xiangyun Qiu serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at George Washington University, where she leads the Qiu Lab located in Science & Engineering Hall, Room 6510, Washington DC. Her research bridges physics and biology through molecular-level investigations of biomolecules, utilizing x-ray and neutron scattering, force measurements, and computational modeling. The lab actively explores nucleic acids, proteins, lipids, and emerging medical physics applications including lattice radiotherapy for breast cancer. Her educational foundation includes: PhD in Condensed Matter Physics, Michigan State University (2004) BS in Physics, University of Science and Technology of China (1999) Dr. Qiu's research program centers on developing physical models refined through experimental validation to understand biomolecular systems. Her expertise spans Molecular Biophysics, Medical Physics, and Nucleic Acids Biophysics, with recent expansion into radiation oncology applications. The lab emphasizes bottom-up approaches starting from molecular components to build understanding of complex biological phenomena, particularly focusing on electrostatic interactions in DNA systems and neural tissue engineering. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2025-2015) reveals three dominant research trajectories: (1) Cation-mediated DNA-DNA interactions and condensation mechanisms using scattering techniques, (2) Deep learning integration with physics-based modeling for RNA secondary structure prediction, and (3) Translational medical physics applications in cancer therapy. These themes demonstrate consistent synergy between computational biophysics and experimental validation across nucleic acid biophysics, biomaterials development, and clinical radiation physics. The Qiu Lab operates as an interdisciplinary research unit combining experimental scattering facilities with computational modeling capabilities. Current projects include nerve regeneration nanofiber development, conductive hydrogels for neural interfaces, and dosimetric studies for GammaPod radiotherapy systems. The lab's methodology integrates fundamental biophysical principles with practical biomedical applications, maintaining strong connections between molecular-scale phenomena and clinical outcomes.

Jing Qiمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Scanning Tunneling Microscopy
• Two-Dimensional Materials
• Magnetic Chirality
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jing Qi is a Postdoctoral Researcher in Experimental Physics II at the University of Würzburg's Faculty of Physics and Astronomy, specializing in nanoscale quantum materials and surface phenomena. She joined the research group led by Prof. Dr. Matthias Bode in October 2019 and maintains her laboratory in Building P1 (Physics), Room F164. Educational Background: Bachelor of Science (2013), Huazhong University of Science and Technology (China) Master of Science (2015), Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (China) Dr. rer. nat. in Physics (2019), Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (China) Her research centers on scanning tunneling microscopy/spectroscopy (STM/STS) investigations of two-dimensional quantum materials , with particular emphasis on magnetic chirality tuning, molecular self-assembly on surfaces, and electronic properties of transition metal dichalcogenides. She employs advanced instrumentation including LT-STM/AFM and CryoMag systems to probe nanoscale phenomena at cryogenic temperatures. Her experimental approach integrates atomic-scale imaging with first-principles calculations to establish structure-property relationships in novel materials systems. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2017-2024) reveals dominant research themes in quantum material characterization (73%), magnetic nanostructures (62%), and molecular electronics (45%), with increasing focus on Kagome lattices and topological materials in recent works. Her collaborative network spans Germany (University of Würzburg), China (Institute of Physics CAS), and international institutions. Scientific Recognition: Contributions to high-impact journals including Angewandte Chemie , Physical Review B , and Nature Communications Key role in discovering Kagome flat-band localized states through STM imaging Development of methods for reversible magnetic chirality control Dr. Qi actively contributes to the department's research infrastructure, particularly in cryogenic STM instrumentation (LT-1, LT-2, LT-3 systems). She collaborates extensively with theoretical groups for first-principles validation of experimental findings. Her current work focuses on engineered quantum states in 2D materials for potential spintronic applications, with several open research positions available in her team for experimental and computational projects.