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Omar A. Salehمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biophysics
• Soft Matter Physics
• Polymer Physics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Omar A. Saleh is a distinguished physicist and materials scientist at the University of California, Santa Barbara, holding appointments in both the Materials and Physics Departments. Since summer 2023, he has served as Chair of the Materials Department and maintains a minority appointment in the Biomolecular Science and Engineering (BMSE) Program, where he previously served as Director from 2013-2017. His educational background includes a B.S. in Physics from MIT (1997) and a Ph.D. in Physics from Princeton (2003), supported by a Hertz Fellowship. Following postdoctoral work at École Normale Supérieure in Paris developing single-molecule techniques for motor protein/DNA studies, he joined UCSB in 2005. Saleh's research centers on fundamental principles of biomolecular behavior through experimental investigation of biopolymer elasticity and biomimetic organelles. His lab pioneers precision single-molecule stretching experiments to study entropic/energetic contributions in soft systems and creates life-like behaviors using reconstituted nucleic acid/protein assemblies. Key focus areas include DNA nanostar phase separation, liquid-liquid phase behavior, intrinsically disordered proteins, and non-equilibrium biomolecular systems. His publication trends reveal a strong emphasis on biomolecular condensates (2023-2025), with recurring themes in DNA nanotechnology, polyelectrolyte physics, and single-molecule mechanics. Recent work explores tension-mediated control of phase separation, transcriptional regulation of biomolecular liquids, and active matter principles in DNA systems. NSF CAREER Award (2008) Bessel Research Award from Alexander von Humboldt Society (2017) Fellow of the American Physical Society (2019) Saleh actively mentors graduate students and postdocs including Sam Wilken, Gabrielle Abraham, Anna Nguyen, and Aria Chaderjian, whose research spans DNA nanostar liquids, active droplets, and complex coacervation. His lab develops innovative instrumentation including high-speed magnetic tweezers and GPU-based tracking systems, supported by grants such as NSF/MCB-BSF: Direct force measurements of intrinsically disordered proteins. The Saleh Group operates at BioE 3006, focusing on creating quantitative models of biological function through physical reconstitution.

Andrea Cavalleriمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Magnetism
• Non-equilibrium phenomena
• Complex correlated materials
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Andrea Cavalleri is a renowned physicist affiliated with both the University of Hamburg and the University of Oxford as a Professor of Physics. He serves as Founding Director of the Max Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter since 2013, having previously held leadership roles at the same institute and its predecessor departments. Laurea and PhD in Physics, University of Pavia (1994–1998) Postdoc, University of California, San Diego (1998–2001) Scientific staff, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (2001–2005) His research focuses on ultrafast science, superconductivity, and nonlinear phononics. He pioneered femtosecond x-ray experiments to study atomic-structural dynamics in solids and demonstrated light-induced superconductivity in cuprates and fullerites. Current work involves X-ray Free Electron Lasers for photo-induced phase transitions. Selected publications highlight trends in ultrafast control of condensed matter phases, including superconducting plasma waves, Josephson solitons, and Dirac carrier dynamics in graphene. His work bridges experimental techniques with fundamental insights into quantum materials. Fellow of the American Physical Society (2011), Institute of Physics (2015), and AAAS (2016) Max Born Medal (2015), Dannie Heinemann Prize (2015), ERC Synergy Grant (2013) David Shirley Award (2004) and European Young Investigator Award (2004) Cavalleri's research has driven the development of tools for studying non-equilibrium phenomena in complex solids, enabling new directions in materials science and quantum physics. He has held named lectureships at institutions like Collège de France and Uppsala University.

Seth Aubinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Experimental Atomic Physics
• Quantum Physics
• Precision Measurements
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Seth Aubin is a Professor of Physics at the College of William & Mary, affiliated with the College of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on experimental atomic, molecular, and optical physics, with emphases on precision measurements and quantum phenomena. Key projects include developing atom chip technologies for trapping ultracold atoms, Rydberg atom-based sensors for charged particle diagnostics, and francium spectroscopy for weak interaction studies. Education: License de Physique (ENS Paris/MIP), 1994 B.Sc. in Physics, Yale University, 1995 Ph.D. in Physics, SUNY Stony Brook, 2003 Research Themes: Quantum Trapping Techniques: Innovations in AC Zeeman atom chip traps and RF microtraps to suppress potential roughness Rydberg Atom Sensors: Pioneering applications in electron beam profiling and electromagnetic field imaging Franium Spectroscopy: Collaborative work on parity-violation measurements and isotope shift analyses Recent Article Trends: Recent work emphasizes practical implementations of quantum sensors (e.g., charged particle beam diagnostics) and foundational trapping technology advancements. Over 30 peer-reviewed publications since 2018 reflect sustained contributions to atom chip systems and precision measurements. Awards: American Physical Society Fellow (APS Fellow) Grants & Collaborations: Lead PI on atom chip-based interferometry projects Contributing member to the FrPNC collaboration at TRIUMF (atomic parity violation studies) Developed hybrid optical dipole traps for magnetometry applications Labs & Infrastructure: Manages state-of-the-art atomic physics labs at W&M, including ultrahigh-vacuum systems for francium trapping and laser stabilization setups. Active in developing microwave/radio-frequency atom chip platforms for next-generation quantum sensors.

Sumeet Kumar Guptaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Neuromorphic Computing
• Low Power VLSI Design
• Emerging Nanotechnologies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sumeet Kumar Gupta is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University. His academic career spans from his current role to a prior Assistant Professorship at Pennsylvania State University (2014-2017) and an engineering position at Qualcomm Inc. (2012-2014). He holds a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Purdue University (2012), an M.S. from the same institution (2008), and a B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from IIT Delhi (2006). B.Tech, Electrical Engineering, IIT Delhi (2006) M.S., Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University (2008) PhD, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University (2012) Dr. Gupta's research focuses on neuromorphic computing, low power variation-aware VLSI design in emerging nanotechnologies, device-circuit co-design, and nano-scale device modeling/simulations. His work addresses challenges in ferroelectric materials, crossbar arrays for deep neural networks, and energy-efficient AI hardware. Recent publications (2025-2024) highlight trends in: Ferroelectric HfO2/HZO thin films Compute-in-memory architectures Variability/stochasticity analysis Machine learning for device optimization Interconnect resistance/temperature effects AI hardware fault tolerance Scientific Awards & Recognitions: DARPA Young Faculty Award (2016) Early Career Professorship, Penn State (2014) 6th TSMC Outstanding Student Research Bronze Award (2012) Magoon Award (Purdue) Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award (Purdue, 2007) Intel PhD Fellowship (2009) His professional journey includes academic appointments at Purdue University (2020-present, Associate Professor) and Pennsylvania State University (2014-2017, Assistant Professor) after industry experience at Qualcomm Inc. (2012-2014). He maintains IEEE and EDS membership while publishing over 100 refereed works.

Dana Andersonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Quantum Computing
• Ultracold Atoms
• Atomtronics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dana Anderson is a Professor of Physics and JILA Fellow at the University of Colorado Boulder. He holds dual affiliations with the Department of Physics and JILA, a joint institute between the University of Colorado Boulder and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). His research focuses on ultracold atoms, quantum computing, and atomtronics, with applications in quantum sensing and space-based experiments. He currently serves as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) of Infleqtion (formerly ColdQuanta), a quantum technology company he co-founded. Anderson is a principal investigator in the Quantum Pathways Institute, a NASA-funded initiative to develop quantum-based Earth-sensing technologies. He collaborates with institutions like NIST, JPL, and ColdQuanta on projects such as the Cold Atom Laboratory (CAL) for space-based ultracold atom research. His work has been recognized by TIME Magazine and led to significant grants, including a $15M NASA award for quantum space research. Research interests include atomtronics (hybrid atom-electronics systems), neutral atom quantum computing, and ultracold atom gyroscopes. His group develops novel atom chip technologies, such as window atom chips enabling high-resolution imaging, and explores applications like matterwave transistors and quantum inertial sensors. Current projects include shaken lattice interferometry for navigation and Rydberg atom-based microwave sensors. Anderson has pioneered concepts like the matterwave transistor oscillator and contributed to the first neutral atom quantum computing arrays. His work bridges fundamental physics and applied technologies, with a focus on translating quantum phenomena into practical devices. He actively mentors students and postdocs in experimental atomic physics and quantum engineering.

Ruben Verresenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Quantum Information
• Topological Physics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ruben Verresen is an Assistant Professor of Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering. His research focuses on quantum-entangled states, topological phases of matter, quantum information theory, and their experimental realizations in engineered quantum systems. He collaborates with institutions like Harvard University, MIT, and Quantinuum to explore quantum technologies. Education: B.Sc. (2012): KU Leuven, Belgium M.Sc. (2013): Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics M.Sc. (2014): University of Cambridge PhD (2019): Max-Planck-Institute for the Physics of Complex Systems (Technical University of Dresden) Research interests include emergent phenomena in quantum devices, unifying concepts across physics disciplines, and tensor network methods. His work bridges theory and experiment, with notable contributions to topological order in quantum simulators and non-Abelian anyon detection. Awards include the Otto Hahn Medal (2021). Labs/Teams: Verresen Group at UChicago, collaborations with Harvard’s Lukin Lab and Quantinuum.

Jean-Philippe Brantutمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Quantum optics
• Quantum simulation
• Strongly correlated Fermions
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jean-Philippe Brantut is an Associate Professor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the School of Basic Sciences (SB), the Institute of Physics (IPHYS), and the School of Physics (SPH-ENS). He leads the Laboratory for Quantum Gases (LQG), a research group focused on quantum simulation with ultracold atomic systems. He also serves as a PhD program committee member for the Doctoral Program in Physics at EPFL. Research Interests: His work lies at the intersection of quantum optics, atomic physics, and condensed matter physics. He investigates strongly correlated fermionic systems, cavity quantum electrodynamics, mesoscopic physics, and quantum transport. His group pioneers the integration of Fermi gases with high-finesse optical cavities to simulate quantum devices and explore novel quantum matter. Recent Research Trends: His recent publications, appearing in Nature , Science , and Nature Physics , demonstrate a strong focus on engineering quantum many-body systems using photon-mediated interactions. Key themes include the realization of random spin models, observation of density-wave ordering, and the investigation of universal pair polaritons in strongly interacting Fermi gases. His earlier work laid foundations in quantum thermoelectricity and quantized transport in neutral matter. Scientific Awards: Latsis University Prize (2023) Physics Teaching Award at EPFL (2023) ERC Consolidator Grant (2022): Driven and Dissipative Quantum Simulators ERC Starting Grant (2016): Devices, engines and circuits: quantum engineering with cold atoms Fondation Sandoz Chair (2016) SNSF Ambizione Fellowship (2013) Advising and Grants: Brantut actively supervises multiple PhD students, including current students Gaia Bolognini, Tabea Bühler, Ekaterina Fedotova, Francesca Orsi, and Zeyang Xue, and has advised several successful graduates such as Victor Helson, Kevin Roux, Nick Sauerwein, and Timo Zwettler. His research is supported by major grants, most notably two European Research Council (ERC) grants, underscoring the significance and innovation of his work in quantum simulation and quantum engineering. Laboratories and Teams: He leads the Laboratory for Quantum Gases (LQG) at EPFL, which operates two main experimental setups: the Fermi gas experiment and the microscope experiment. The team includes post-doctoral researchers, PhD students, and visiting scientists, fostering a collaborative environment for advancing quantum science with ultracold atoms.

• Superfluidity
• Nanomechanics
• Quantum Nanofluidics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

John Davis is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Alberta, Faculty of Science. He holds a PhD and MSc from Northwestern University and a Bachelor’s from Washington University. His research focuses on nanomechanics, superfluidity, and superconductivity, particularly in confined geometries and quantum properties of nanomechanical systems. His lab develops superfluid-based technologies for dark matter detection and precision measurement. He has held academic positions since 2010, including roles at the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research and postdoctoral training at the University of Alberta with Prof. Mark R. Freeman. Education: PhD in Physics (2008), Northwestern University MSc in Physics (2003), Northwestern University Bachelor’s in Physics with Honors (2001), Washington University Research Interests: Superfluid nanomechanical resonators Ultralow-temperature superfluid 3He Nanofluidic cavity quantum electrodynamics Quantum-limited torque magnetometry Applications in dark matter detection and gravitational wave sensing His recent work emphasizes magnomechanics and optomechanical transduction , integrating superfluid systems with quantum sensors. Articles highlight advancements in cryogenic devices, nonlinear dynamics, and hybrid quantum systems. Ongoing projects include the HElium-based Light Operated Superfluid (HELIOS) dark matter detector. Grants & Labs: His lab operates a cryogen-efficient low-temperature facility, focusing on microfluidic quantum fluid experiments. Collaborations involve advanced photonic crystal cavities and diamond-based optomechanical platforms.

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Materials Science
• Quantum Physics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Anna Delin is a Full Professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology since 2011, leading research on magnetic and quantum phenomena in materials. She heads the WISE research school (wise-materials.org) and served as Deputy Head of the School of Engineering Sciences (SCI) from 2018–2022. Her expertise spans condensed matter physics, with a focus on nanomagnetism, skyrmions, spin-lattice couplings, and topological materials. Education: PhD in Condensed Matter Physics from Uppsala University (1998). Key awards include Naturvetarpriset (1998), Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences Research Fellowship (2007), Thuréus Prize (2018), and Edlundska Prize (2024). She has held visiting roles at ICTP, Los Alamos National Lab, and the Fritz Haber Institute. Research interests include magnetic skyrmions, magnonics, spintronics, and ultrafast demagnetization. Recent publications focus on spin-lattice dynamics, topological materials, and quantum analogs of classical magnetic models. Her work bridges theory and experiment, with contributions to tools like SpinView for computational magnetism analysis. Teaching includes roles as examiner for the Degree Project in Applied Physics and teacher for Sustainable Development in Engineering Physics. She actively participates in materials design initiatives and semantic data processing for big research data. Lab affiliations include her own research group at KTH and collaborations through WISE. Current projects explore skyrmion stabilization, magnon entanglement, and quantum spin systems, with implications for next-generation spintronic devices.

Andrea Liuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Theoretical Soft Matter
• Living Matter Physics
• Glass Transition
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Andrea Liu is the Hepburn Professor of Physics at the University of Pennsylvania, leading the Department of Physics and Astronomy. As Director of the Penn Center for Soft and Living Matter, she bridges physics, biology, and materials science. She joined Penn in 2004 after faculty roles at UCLA (1994-2004) and postdoctoral research at Exxon and UCSB. Her research focuses on theoretical studies of soft and living matter, particularly jamming transitions, glass physics, and emergent phenomena in biological systems. She pioneers the application of machine learning to physical systems, designing self-learning materials and circuits. Education Ph.D., Cornell University (1989) B.A., University of California, Berkeley (1984) Research Interests Soft matter: Glass transition, jamming, and plasticity in disordered solids Living matter: Collective behavior in tissues, fluidization mechanisms, and biopolymer networks Machine learning: Physical implementations, energy-efficient circuits, and adaptive systems Her work combines analytical theory and computation to explain how complex systems achieve functionality through structural and dynamical principles. Publications Trends Recent work emphasizes physical learning networks, clogging dynamics in granular systems, and biophysical tissue mechanics. Key themes include emergent learning in analog systems, topology-driven material design, and interdisciplinary approaches to biological and engineering challenges. Awards 2025 American Physical Society Leo P. Kadanoff Prize 2021-2025 Simons Investigator in Theoretical Physics Member, National Academy of Sciences (2017) Labs & Teams Her research group collaborates on the Center for Soft and Living Matter, advancing theoretical frameworks for adaptive materials and biological systems. Ongoing initiatives focus on machine learning-informed materials design and experimental validation of theoretical models.

• Quantum Physics
• Quantum Computing
• Ultracold Atoms

Péter Juhász is a Stipendiary Lecturer at Brasenose College and a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Physics at the University of Oxford. He holds an MA from the University of Cambridge and a DPhil from the University of Oxford. His research centers on quantum physics, specifically quantum computing and ultracold atomic systems. Juhász investigates Bose-Einstein condensates of dipolar gases, focusing on stability, loss mechanisms, and novel trapping geometries. He employs deep learning for atom cloud analysis and develops experimental protocols for large condensate production. His work combines theoretical modeling with advanced experimental techniques in ultracold physics. He previously served as Viscogliosi Fellow and Policy Adviser at the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations. He is President of the Cambridge–Oxford Alumni Club of Hungary and volunteers with the Order of Malta's soup kitchen initiatives.

Nuh Gedikمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Condensed Matter Experiment
• Quantum Materials
• Ultrafast Spectroscopy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Nuh Gedik is the Donner Professor of Physics at MIT, leading the Gedik Research Group. His work focuses on quantum materials, employing advanced optical and electron spectroscopies. He joined MIT in 2008 as an Assistant Professor, earned his B.S. from Bogazici University (1998), and Ph.D. from UC Berkeley (2004) before postdoctoral work at Caltech. His awards include NSF CAREER, DOE Early Career, Sloan Fellowship, and APS Fellow recognition. Research interests include ultrafast dynamics in topological insulators, charge density waves, and light-induced phenomena. Key techniques include time-resolved ARPES, ultrafast electron diffraction, and terahertz spectroscopy. His group explores hidden orders in quantum materials and develops novel measurement tools. Recent work includes metastable magnetization control in FePS₃ and Floquet-Bloch states in graphene. Affiliated with the MIT Center for Quantum Engineering and Institute for Soldier Nanotechnologies.

Peng Xiongمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mesoscale Physics
• Spintronics
• Organic/Solid-State Hybrid Structures
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Peng Xiong is a Professor in the Department of Physics at Florida State University, with a research focus on electron and spin transport in low-dimensional quantum materials. He is affiliated with the Integrative NanoScience Institute (INSI) and has made significant contributions to mesoscale physics, spintronics, and organic/solid-state hybrid systems. B.S. in Physics (1987, University of Science and Technology of China) Ph.D. in Physics (1993, Brown University) Postdoctoral Fellowship (1993-1997, University of California at San Diego) Research Interests: Mesoscale Physics: Quantum phase transitions and fluctuation effects in 2D and 1D systems, semiconductor nanowires, carbon nanotubes, and nano-magnetism. Spintronics: Spin-polarized transport in hybrid structures (ferromagnet/normal metal, ferromagnet/superconductor, ferromagnet/semiconductor), magnetic semiconductors, and spin injection/detection. Organic/Solid-State Hybrids: Nanoscale biosensors utilizing magnetic and electrical principles, bio-mechanical devices, organic/solid interfaces, and template-directed nanostructure self-assembly. Publication Trends: His recent work spans superconducting fluctuations in ultrathin films, chirality-induced spin transport in semiconductors, interplay between structural chirality and spin-orbital effects, ion migration dynamics in 1D hybrids, quantum interference in nanowire loops, and modulation of nanomaterial properties through surface defect engineering. These studies often combine material synthesis, nanofabrication, cryogenic transport, and tunneling measurements. Scientific Recognition: Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship (1998) University Teaching Award (2003) PAI Award for Excellence (2004) Developing Scholar Award (2007) Fellow of the American Physical Society (2012) Advising Legacy: He has mentored numerous graduate students including Jeffrey Parker (Ph.D. 2003) Yongqing Li (Ph.D. 2003) Tianhan Liu (Ph.D. 2021) Jacob Hudis (Ph.D. 2021) and continues to guide current candidates like Yuwaraj Adhikari and Zhenqi Hua. Experimental Facilities: The lab at FSU features advanced equipment for nano-fabrication, including clean rooms, mask aligners, and thin film deposition systems. Cryogenic capabilities extend to dilution refrigerators (15 mK) and He3/He4 cryostats for ultralow-temperature studies of magnetic and superconducting systems.

• Quantum Physics
• Condensed Matter Physics
• Atomic Physics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ian Spielman is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Maryland, affiliated with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Joint Quantum Institute (JQI). His research focuses on ultracold atomic systems, quantum gases, and many-body physics. Spielman leads experiments exploring artificial gauge fields, spin-dependent forces, and long-range interactions in systems like RbK, RbChip, and RbLi. Collaborating with Dr. Justyna Zwolak, he applies machine learning to quantum experiments for control and analysis. His work bridges theoretical concepts with experimental innovation, addressing phenomena from superfluid turbulence to geometrical frustration in quantum systems. Education details are not explicitly provided in the text. Spielman oversees postdoctoral training programs, including the JQI Experimental Postdoc Program and NIST NRC Postdoc Program. Notable achievements include mentoring students like Dr. Mingshu Zhao (recognized for turbulence research) and Dario D’Amato (winner of the 'Most Outstanding Poster in Physics' in 2025). His experimental group, part of NIST’s Laser Cooling and Trapping team, investigates dynamical structure factors, coherence in lattice fermions, and solitary wave phenomena in spin-orbit-coupled Bose-Einstein condensates. Spielman’s contributions span both foundational quantum science and interdisciplinary applications, emphasizing the interplay between measurement techniques and conceptual breakthroughs.

CHUA Lay-Layمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Organic Electronics
• Polymer Semiconductors
• Graphene Hybrids
• +۳ مورد دیگر

CHUA Lay-Lay is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the National University of Singapore (NUS). She holds a joint professorship with the University of Cambridge and leads research in organic semiconductor materials. Her work focuses on polymer-based electronic materials and hybrid systems with graphene/SWCNTs for applications in LEDs, solar cells, and sensors. She has pioneered breakthroughs in multivalent anion-based electron donor materials and solution-processable organic electronics. Education: Ph.D., University of Cambridge (2007); B.Sc. Computational Chemistry, NUS (1995). Prior roles include Research Fellowships at NUS and Cavendish Lab, and industry experience at Bell Labs and Chartered Semiconductor. Research highlights include the 2019 Nature paper demonstrating multivalent anion electron donors, enabling air-stable low-work-function materials. Her group explores energy-level engineering and morphology-property relationships in organic electronics. Editorial roles: Associate editor of Journal of Materials Chemistry C . Awards include the NUS-Cambridge Dual Professorship (2008). Teaching: CM4254 Chemistry of Semiconductors (AY2022/2023). Laboratory affiliations: Organic Nano Device Laboratory (ONDL) focusing on plastic electronics innovation.