جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Energy Storage
• Battery Technology
• Electrolyte Design
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Jianfeng Mao is an ARC Future Fellow (2024-2028) and Discipline/Program Lead in Materials Engineering at the University of Adelaide. He specializes in energy storage systems, particularly advanced electrolytes and materials for next-generation batteries, including zinc-ion, potassium-ion, and lithium-ion technologies. His research also addresses sustainable battery recycling and hydrogen storage. Mao holds a PhD from the University of Wollongong and has held appointments at institutions like the Max Planck Institute and the University of Maryland. Education: PhD in Materials Engineering, University of Wollongong (Best Faculty Postgraduate Thesis Award) Master's Degree, Chinese Academy of Sciences Bachelor's Degree, Jilin University Research Interests: Focuses on electrolyte engineering for high-performance batteries, including aqueous and solid-state systems. Key areas include: - Developing stable Zn/Potassium/Lithium metal anodes - Designing non-flammable electrolytes for safety - Green recycling of spent batteries - Hydrogen storage materials using novel composites. Grants & Awards: ARC Future Fellowship (FT230100598, $1.01M) ARC Discovery Projects (DP240102353, DP200101862) ARC Training Centre for Battery Recycling (IC230100042, $5M) Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher (2023/2024) Energy & Fuels Rising Star (2024) Labs & Teams: Leads the Electrolyte Design & Engineering Group at the School of Chemical Engineering. Collaborates with industry partners via the ARC Battery Recycling Centre. Active in editorial roles, including Associate Editor for Sustainable Materials and Technologies .

• Nanotechnology
• Quantum Computing
• Atom Scale Fabrication
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Robert Wolkow is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Alberta, holding the iCORE Chair of nanoscale Information and Communication Technologies. He leads the Hybrid Nano-Electronic Systems program at the National Institute for Nanotechnology and serves as Chief Technical Officer of Quantum Silicon Inc. His research focuses on atom-scale fabrication, quantum computing, and ultra-low-power electronics. Wolkow has pioneered techniques in atomic-scale device manufacturing using scanning probe microscopy and hydrogen lithography. Education: BSc (Waterloo, 1982), PhD (Toronto, 1987). Postdoctoral training at IBM Yorktown Heights and AT&T Bell Laboratories preceded his senior roles at the National Research Council of Canada. He has held leadership positions including Scientific Director of the Hitachi electron microscopy product development Centre. Research interests emphasize atomic-scale engineering of silicon surfaces, including dangling bond logic systems, quantum dots, and nanoelectronic devices. His work bridges fundamental physics with applied technologies like quantum computing and nanofabrication automation. Recent publications highlight advancements in editable atomic-scale devices, charge defect simulations, and machine learning-driven nanoscale manufacturing. Wolkow’s innovations include the first atomic-scale transistor and methods for precise atomic positioning. His labs integrate scanning tunneling microscopy, nanomanipulation, and computational modeling to explore silicon’s quantum and electronic properties at the atomic limit. Collaborations span academia and industry, driving applications from quantum sensors to next-generation computing architectures.

Antonio Facchettiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Organic Electronics
• Polymer Materials
• Nanotechnology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Antonio Facchetti is a Professor and Hightower Chair in Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) at Georgia Tech, with adjunct roles at Northwestern University and Linköping University. He specializes in organic electronics, polymer materials, and energy-related nanomaterials. His research focuses on photovoltaics, flexible electronics, and semiconductor device engineering. Facchetti holds over 120 patents and has published >670 articles (H-index 132). He co-founded Flexterra Corporation as its CTO. Education: Laurea (Chemistry, University of Milan) and PhD (Chemical Sciences, University of Milan). Key honors include AAAS Fellowship, MRS Fellowship, and the Giulio Natta Gold Medal. His work bridges fundamental materials science with industrial applications, emphasizing sustainable energy technologies and high-performance devices. Research Interests: Organic solar cells, flexible electronics, semiconductor materials, nanostructured composites, and electrochemical systems. Awards: 2009 Italian Chemical Society Prize, 2016 ACS Creative Invention Award, and inclusion in Thomson Reuters' Top 100 Materials Scientists (2000–2010). Advising: Supervised students like Marcus Choates and Ayush Dhande. Group includes members from Georgia Tech and Northwestern University. Labs/Teams: Active in Georgia Tech's MSE Department and collaborates internationally on projects like stretchable organic transistors and perovskite solar cells.

Zixuan Cangمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Mathematical and Computational Biology
• Topological and Geometric Data Analysis
• Optimal Transport
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Zixuan Cang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at North Carolina State University. His research focuses on Mathematical and Computational Biology , Topological and Geometric Data Analysis , and their applications to biological systems. He explores optimal transport, data-driven modeling, and biomolecular data analysis to address challenges in computational biology. Key research groups include the Mathematical Biology Research Group and the Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing Research Group . He actively seeks motivated graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, offering a postdoc position immediately available. His work bridges theoretical mathematics with practical biological problems, leveraging advanced computational methods to analyze complex biological data. Research trends in his articles emphasize topological data analysis , optimal transport applications , and single-cell transcriptomics . These studies address topics like cardiac myocyte differentiation, cell communication networks, and protein-ligand interactions. He develops innovative tools like AVIDA and Scan-IT for data integration and spatial transcriptomics analysis. Current opportunities include collaborations on spatiotemporal modeling of developmental processes and computational methods for biomedical data. His lab’s work is interdisciplinary, combining mathematical rigor with cutting-edge biological datasets.

Alex Smirnovمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Magnetic Resonance
• Analytical Chemistry
• Nanotechnology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Alex Smirnov is the Governor Robert W. Scott Distinguished Professor of Chemistry at North Carolina State University, affiliated with the Department of Chemistry within the College of Sciences. His research merges magnetic resonance and analytical methods with nanostructure fabrication and molecular probe synthesis to study membrane proteins and develop biomedical applications. He holds a Ph.D. from the Moscow Physical Technical Institute and the Institute of Chemical Physics of the Soviet Academy of Sciences (1990). Key research interests include electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy, nanoscale tribology, and biomaterials engineering. His work explores novel nanoparticle-based lubricants, lipid bilayer dynamics, and light-mediated friction control. He has developed pH-sensitive EPR probes and nanoantioxidants for retinal protection against phototoxicity. Publications highlight innovations in DNP/EPR instrumentation, chlamydia vaccine design, and lignin antioxidant characterization. Awards include his distinguished professorship. His lab focuses on spectroscopic instrumentation, nanotribology, and biomolecular interfaces, with applications in biomedicine and environmental science. Scientific achievements include pioneering studies on paramagnetic defects in diamonds, tribotronic control of nanoparticle interfaces, and exposome data federation. His interdisciplinary approach bridges chemistry, physics, and engineering to advance quantum sensing, nanotechnology, and precision medicine.

Jekan Thangaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Space Robotics
• CubeSats and Small Spacecraft
• Swarm Robotics
• +۱۹ مورد دیگر

Jekan Thanga is an Associate Professor in the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Arizona’s College of Engineering, with a joint appointment in Electrical and Computer Engineering and status as a Member of the Graduate Faculty. He is the Head of the Space and Terrestrial Robotic Exploration (SpaceTREx) Laboratory and leads the NASA-supported ASTEROIDS Laboratory, focusing on innovative robotic systems for space and planetary exploration. Dr. Thanga earned his B.A.Sc. in Engineering Science (Aerospace) from the University of Toronto and his Ph.D. in space robotics from the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies (UTIAS). He completed a postdoctoral fellowship at MIT’s Field and Space Robotics Laboratory (FSRL) and gained industry experience at MDA Space Missions, working on the Canadarm and Orbital Express programs. His research is centered on autonomous robotic systems, including CubeSats, swarms, and sensor networks, for exploring extreme environments such as asteroids, lava tubes, and planetary surfaces. He employs multi-disciplinary optimization and bio-inspired neuro-evolutionary methods to design high-performance, unconventional robotic systems. His work spans propulsion, power, communications, and control, with applications in interplanetary missions, on-orbit servicing, and lunar/asteroid resource utilization. The 15 most recent publications highlight a strong trend toward autonomous systems for lunar and planetary construction, swarm-based exploration, inflatable and deployable structures, propulsion innovation (including solar thermal and steam systems), and cislunar surveillance. His team is advancing technologies for the Lunar Ark concept, lava tube exploration, debris avoidance, and in-situ construction using robot swarms and AI-driven design. Popular Mechanics Breakthrough Award (2016) Tech Briefs Top 5 Award, Aerospace/Defense (2017) HeroX CubeSat Challenge Winner (2017) MBR Mars Settlement Challenge Winner (2018) NASA RASCAL Winner and Finalist (2021) NASA BIG Competition Top 10 and Collaboration Award (2020) ASEE Teaching Award (2019) Subject Matter Expert Fellowship, US Special Forces SOFWERX (2019) Multiple Best Student Paper and Presentation Awards (2017–2021) Dr. Thanga has graduated over 60 students who now hold leadership roles in aerospace, defense, and IT. He is the Engineering PI on two CubeSat missions: the US Air Force-funded SWIMSat and AOSAT-1, a CubeSat centrifuge laboratory. His lab, SpaceTREx, fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and student-centric research, securing significant grants from NASA, NSF, and DoD. The lab is equipped with clean rooms, vacuum chambers, 3D printers, and air tables to support design, integration, and testing for extreme environments.

Mario Merino Martinezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Plasma Physics
• Electric Propulsion
• Space Propulsion Systems
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Mario Merino Martínez is a Full Professor of Aerospace Engineering at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), leading the Plasmas and Space Propulsion Team (EP2). His research focuses on advanced electric propulsion systems, particularly electrodeless plasma thrusters (EPTs), magnetic nozzles, and plasma modeling. He holds an ERC Starting Grant (ZARATHUSTRA) to develop next-generation space propulsion technologies and has pioneered numerical tools like PWHISTLER and EP2PLUS for plasma simulation. Merino's work integrates experimental and computational approaches, collaborating with institutions like MIT, ONERA, and Airbus. He has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles on topics such as magnetic nozzle dynamics, ECR thruster optimization, and plasma-wave interactions. His group's experimental lab includes a 1.5m-diameter vacuum chamber with advanced diagnostic systems for thruster testing. Award-winning educator, Merino teaches aerospace courses in English, including a popular edX MOOC ('The Conquest of Space'). He supervises 6 ongoing PhD theses and has advised numerous students on plasma physics and propulsion. Beyond academia, he co-founded 'La Facultad Invisible' to improve STEM education and participates in initiatives like the ST3LLAR lab with SENER Aerospace. Awards: ERC Starting Grant (ZARATHUSTRA), H2020 MINOTOR Project Lead Grants: €3.5M+ funding from EU, Spanish Ministry, and private sector Labs: EP2 Plasma Lab (UC3M), ST3LLAR Collaboration His current projects aim to revolutionize space travel via electrodeless thrusters, addressing challenges in plasma detachment, wave energy absorption, and scalability for deep-space missions.

• Plasma Physics
• Fusion Energy
• Materials Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Laurent Marot is a Researcher at the Department of Physics, University of Basel, affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities and Natural Sciences. His work focuses on plasma-material interactions, diagnostic systems for nuclear fusion, and advanced materials science. He contributes to ITER-related research through projects like the development of plasma cleaning techniques for first mirrors and studies on plasma-facing materials. Research interests include plasma physics, fusion energy, surface engineering, and catalytic processes. Key projects involve mirror cleaning technologies in tokamak environments (e.g., JET and EAST), optimization of tungsten and rhodium coatings, and nanoscale surface modifications for biomedical and fusion applications. Recent publications address plasma cleaning efficacy, material erosion under high heat loads, and novel catalytic materials. His work bridges experimental and computational approaches to solve challenges in fusion energy and material durability.

• Medicinal Chemistry
• Synthetic Chemistry
• Dopaminergic Ligands
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Deana B. Andric is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Chemistry, University of Belgrade, specializing in the Department of Organic Chemistry. She holds a PhD in Chemistry from the same institution (1996). Her research focuses on medicinal chemistry, particularly the synthesis and evaluation of dopaminergic/serotonergic ligands, and computational modeling of receptor-ligand interactions. She has served in administrative roles including Vice Dean for Finance (2007-2010), Chairman of the Committee for Disciplinary Responsibility of Students (2021), and Deputy Chairman of the Ethical Committee (2023). Education includes: BSc in Chemistry (1987), University of Belgrade MSc in Chemistry (1991), Faculty of Chemistry, University of Belgrade PhD in Chemistry (1996), Faculty of Chemistry, University of Belgrade Research interests emphasize medicinal chemistry applications, with a focus on designing ligands targeting dopamine and serotonin receptors. Over 30 peer-reviewed articles demonstrate expertise in drug design, neuropharmacology, and computational methods. Key projects include a National Fundamental Research Project (2011) on structure-activity relationships of biological compounds, funded by Serbia's Ministry of Science. Her work combines synthetic chemistry with in vitro pharmacological testing and molecular modeling. Labs/teams: Active in the Department of Organic Chemistry and the Centre for Food Molecular Sciences. Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams involving pharmacologists, computational chemists, and neuroscientists.

Ivana Nikšić-Franjićمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Organic Chemistry
• Supramolecular Chemistry
• Computational Chemistry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ivana Nikšić-Franjić is a Researcher at the Division of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry within the Ruđer Bošković Institute (RBI), Zagreb. Her work focuses on synthetic methodologies in organic chemistry, particularly in supramolecular systems, computational chemistry, and materials science. She collaborates extensively with international teams, including French institutions, on projects involving calixarenes, nucleotide sensing, and membrane dynamics. Her research interests include the design of functional supramolecular systems, mechanistic studies of radical reactions in aqueous environments, and the application of computational methods to predict reaction pathways. Key projects involve boron cluster interactions with lipid membranes, Zirconium-mediated organic synthesis, and the development of fluorescent sensors for nucleic acids. Ivana’s recent work highlights advancements in tailored cyclopentadiene synthesis (2025), membrane expansion via boron clusters (2024), and calixarene-based sensors (2023). Her studies often bridge organic synthesis with biophysical applications, such as toxin detoxification modeling (2022) and charge-transfer dynamics in organic dyes (2023). She has contributed to over 14 peer-reviewed articles since 2017, with impactful work in Angewandte Chemie , Organic Chemistry Frontiers , and Crystal Growth & Design . Her lab focuses on interdisciplinary approaches, integrating experimental and computational methods to solve challenges in molecular recognition and material design.

Eric Freemanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Membrane Science
• Biomaterials Engineering
• Biophysics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Eric Freeman, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor at the University of Georgia's School of Chemical, Materials & Biomedical Engineering. His work focuses on developing biomimetic membrane-based materials, with a strong emphasis on droplet interface bilayers, mechanotransduction systems, and soft materials engineering. He holds a faculty position in the Department of Chemical Engineering and is based at the Riverbend Research Center North in Athens, GA. Research interests include lipid membrane mechanics, biomolecular interactions, and the design of responsive materials for biomedical applications. His studies leverage interdisciplinary approaches combining biophysics, electrochemistry, and microfluidics to create novel materials with applications in sensors, drug delivery, and biohybrid systems. Publications highlight advancements in mechanoelectrical systems, voltage-driven nanoparticle reorganization, and skin-inspired directional sensors. Work frequently integrates experimental techniques like electrophysiology and tensiometry with computational modeling to characterize membrane behavior under mechanical and electrical stimuli. While no specific awards are listed, his prolific output (over 20 publications since 2009) demonstrates sustained research impact. His lab focuses on translational projects like injectable films with protein-activated compounds and ferrofluid-based droplet networks. Current efforts emphasize biomimetic systems with stimuli-responsive properties for healthcare and engineering applications.

Mike Solomonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Complex Fluids
• Soft Materials
• Colloidal Assembly
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mike Solomon is a Professor of Chemical Engineering and Macromolecular Science and Engineering at the University of Michigan, serving as Dean of Rackham Graduate School since 2017. He received his B.S. (1990) and Ph.D. (1996) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and UC Berkeley, respectively. His research focuses on complex fluids, soft materials, and microbial biofilms, combining experimental techniques like confocal microscopy with theoretical modeling. Key areas include colloidal assembly, gelation dynamics, and the biomechanics of bacterial biofilms. He has received numerous awards, including the Henry Russel Award (2003) and AAAS Fellowship (2017). His work bridges fundamental science and applications in materials engineering and biomedicine. Affiliations: University of Michigan, Rackham Graduate School, College of Engineering Education: B.S. Chemical Engineering & Economics (UW-Madison, 1990); Ph.D. Chemical Engineering (UC Berkeley, 1996) Research Interests: Complex fluids, soft materials, colloidal self-assembly, biofilm mechanics, rheology of nanocomposites, and microfluidic synthesis. His group explores reconfigurable structural color in colloidal crystals and the impact of active matter on material properties. Recent work includes studies on Candida albicans biofilms and electrosprayed drug delivery systems. Publications: Over 150 articles in journals like Small , ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces , and Physical Review Letters , emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to soft matter physics and microbiology. Awards: NSF CAREER Award, 3M Faculty Award, Rackham Faculty Recognition Award Advising: Mentor to doctoral students including Tianyu Liu and Chih-Mei Young, with a focus on experimental and computational methods. Labs/Teams: The Solomon Group, which combines microscopy, rheology, and computational modeling to study microscale phenomena. Current projects include active matter dynamics and biofilm-rheology interactions.

Charles L. Brooksمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biophysics
• Computational Chemistry
• Molecular Dynamics Simulations
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Charles L. Brooks is the Cyrus Levinthal Distinguished University Professor of Chemistry and Biophysics at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He also serves as Director of the Biophysics Program and holds the Warner-Lambert/Parke-Davis Professorship in Chemistry. Brooks earned his Ph.D. from Purdue University and completed postdoctoral research at Harvard University. His research focuses on computational biophysics, molecular simulations, and drug discovery. Key areas include protein folding, enzyme catalysis, and the development of computational tools like the CHARMM software suite. Brooks' group investigates complex biological systems such as viruses, ribosomes, and molecular machines, leveraging high-performance computing and GPU-accelerated methods. Develops novel methods in statistical mechanics and quantum chemistry Leads projects in drug design, pH-dependent molecular processes, and enzyme engineering Pioneers machine learning approaches for protein design and ancestral sequence reconstruction Brooks has authored over 300 publications and holds numerous awards, including the Hans Neurath Award and fellowships from the Biophysical Society and AAAS. His lab manages a computing cluster with 5,000 CPU cores and 300 GPUs. Recent work includes studies on SARS-CoV-2 inhibitors, protein aggregation mechanisms, and the structural basis of enzyme catalysis. His team collaborates with experimentalists to bridge computational predictions with biochemical validation.

Qiang Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Agricultural Structures and Environment
• Controlled Environment Agriculture
• Odour Management in Livestock Production
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Qiang (Chong) Zhang is a Professor in the Department of Biosystems Engineering at the University of Manitoba, affiliated with the Price Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences. He holds a PhD in Agricultural Engineering from Penn State University and has over three decades of academic experience, including roles as Department Head and Acting Associate Dean (Research). His research focuses on agricultural structures, controlled environments for plant and animal production, odour management in livestock facilities, and numerical modeling of bulk solids systems. Education: PhD, Agricultural Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University (1987) MS, Agricultural Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University (1985) BS, Mechanical Engineering, Hefei University of Technology (1982) Research Interests: Dr. Zhang’s work spans odour dispersion modeling, granular material mechanics, greenhouse engineering in northern climates, and smart agricultural systems. He leads projects on airborne disease transmission in livestock, bioaerosol detection, and sustainable grain storage solutions. Recent Articles: His recent publications address airborne viral transmission, grain segregation in silos, and sensor-based monitoring of bulk storage systems. These studies emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to agricultural engineering challenges. Grants & Projects: Current projects include odour setback guidelines for Manitoba, design of mobile mass euthanasia systems, and electrostatic air quality systems to mitigate pathogen spread. Labs/Teams: Research is conducted through collaborations with industry and government agencies, focusing on practical solutions for livestock environmental control and sustainable storage systems.

Jens Zamanianمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Quantum Plasmas
• Kinetic Theory
• Spin Dynamics in Plasmas
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jens Zamanian is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at Umeå University, Sweden. He serves as Director of Internationalisation for the department, Programme Director of the Master's Programme in Physics, and Director of Studies, with his office located at Fysikhuset plan 3, Linnaeus väg 24, Umeå. His research specializes in quantum effects in plasmas, focusing on quantum kinetic theory, spin dynamics, and vacuum pair creation in strong electromagnetic fields. Key areas include relativistic quantum plasmas, nonlinear wave phenomena, and exchange effects in degenerate systems, with significant contributions to understanding plasma behavior at the Schwinger limit and beyond. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2011-2023) reveals a consistent trajectory in quantum plasma theory, evolving from foundational spin models toward advanced applications of the Dirac-Heisenberg-Wigner formalism. His work bridges plasma physics, quantum field theory, and high-energy density science, with increasing emphasis on strong-field quantum electrodynamics and multi-scale kinetic phenomena. Scientific recognition includes: Pedagogical Award (2024) Zamanian actively shapes academic leadership through internationalization initiatives, notably promoting double-degree programs as highlighted in 2025 university communications. His administrative roles complement research in the Plasma Theory group, where he previously led the 'Collective and nonlinear effects in quantum plasmas' project (2008-2010). He maintains active research collaboration within Umeå University's Plasma Theory group, focusing on quantum kinetic modeling and experimental validation of strong-field plasma phenomena.