Feature Binding Professors and Supervisors

Orsolya Gácsiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

University of Fine ArtsHungary

Orsolya Gácsi serves as a Lecturer in Metal-Forging Specialization at the Hungarian University of Fine Arts since 2021, concurrently holding restorer positions at the Hungarian National Museum (2021–present) and Museum of Fine Arts (2018–present). Her institutional affiliations span Hungary's premier cultural heritage institutions including the Herman Ottó Museum (2015–2018) and Hopp Ferenc Museum of Asian Art. Her educational credentials feature: Art Restorer degree (metal-forging specialization) from Hungarian University of Fine Arts (2011–2017) with diploma theses on Orthodox Gospel book and yataghan restoration Materials Engineering BSc from University of Miskolc (2016–2020) focusing on bronze patina analysis Specialized training from University of Amsterdam (2012), Stuttgart State Academy (2014–2015), and Velson Horie's conservation program (2018) Gácsi's research centers on the intersection of metallurgy and cultural heritage preservation, specializing in corrosion mechanisms of archaeological metals and restoration protocols for composite artifacts. Her work bridges materials science with hands-on conservation of religious objects, East Asian artifacts, and historical weapons, emphasizing instrumental material testing and electrochemical treatment methods. Her conference presentations reveal a focused scholarly trajectory in niche metal conservation, particularly examining gospel book bindings and Orthodox crosses. These works demonstrate methodological rigor in analyzing metal-clad religious artifacts while highlighting regional conservation challenges in Central European collections. Professional activities include significant restoration projects across Hungarian museums, with no documented scientific awards. Her teaching portfolio covers metal materials science, corrosion theory, and practical restoration techniques, training next-generation conservators in specialized metalworking skills. She operates within the National Restorer Training Center at the Hungarian National Museum and the Restoration Department of the Museum of Fine Arts, contributing to Hungary's cultural heritage preservation infrastructure through both practical conservation and academic instruction.

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Christian Hartingerمشاهده پروفایل

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University of AucklandNew Zealand

Professor Christian Hartinger is a distinguished academic in the Faculty of Science at the University of Auckland, where he serves as a Professor in the Chemical Sciences department. With over two decades of research experience, he leads an internationally recognized research group focused on bioinorganic chemistry and medicinal inorganic chemistry. His academic journey spans institutions including the University of Vienna, EPFL in Switzerland, and the University of Auckland, where he has been faculty since 2011. Professor Hartinger completed his Mag. rer. nat. (MSc) at the University of Vienna in 1999, followed by his Dr. rer. nat. (PhD) in Chemistry in 2001 under Bernhard Keppler. After research at the University of Vienna, he joined Paul Dyson's group at EPFL as a Schrödinger Fellow (2006-2008). He returned to Vienna to complete his habilitation in Inorganic Chemistry in 2009 before moving to New Zealand in 2011. His research spans the interdisciplinary area of bioinorganic chemistry, with a focus on the design of new metallodrugs built on organometallic scaffolds featuring bioactive ligand systems. Key areas include complexes of pyridinethiocarbamides, hydroxamic acids, flavonols, and maleimides. More recently, his group has developed interests in supramolecular chemistry, focusing on stimulus-responsive systems for drug delivery and catalysis. His analytical methodology development has contributed significantly to understanding metallodrug behavior in complex biological environments. Professor Hartinger's scientific achievements have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards: Society of Biological Inorganic Chemistry Early Career Award (2016) NZ Institute of Chemistry's Maurice Wilkins Centre Prize (2016) NZAS Hill Tinsley Medal (2017) Morrison Medal (2019) RACI Inorganic Division Burrows Award (2022) ISBOMC Award (2023) Humboldt Research Award (2024) Fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand (2021) New Zealand Mana Tūārangi Distinguished Researcher Fellowship (2025-2027) As an accredited PhD supervisor, Professor Hartinger provides opportunities for graduate students in the development of anticancer metallodrugs and related analytical methodologies. His research group employs a highly interdisciplinary approach combining inorganic and organic synthesis, supramolecular chemistry, analytical chemistry, biology, pharmacy and medicine. The group's work has resulted in numerous high-impact publications in top journals and significant contributions to understanding the mechanisms of metallodrugs. Professor Hartinger's laboratory, the Hartinger Research Group, focuses on developing novel metallodrugs with multimodal/multitargeted properties and understanding their interactions with biological systems. The group has made significant contributions to identifying protein targets of anticancer ruthenium complexes and developing analytical methods to study metallodrug-protein interactions. Their recent work on stimulus-responsive supramolecular systems represents an exciting new direction in drug delivery applications.

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Arun Iyerمشاهده پروفایل

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Wayne State UniversityUnited States

Dr. Arun Iyer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Wayne State University's Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. He directs the Use-inspired Biomaterials and Integrated Nano Delivery (U-BiND) Systems Laboratory and serves as a Scientific Member of the Molecular Imaging Program at Karmanos Cancer Institute. His academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry/Advanced Drug Delivery Systems from Sojo University (Japan), an M.S. in Polymer Science, and a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Pune (India), followed by postdoctoral training at UCSF and Northeastern University. Research Focus Dr. Iyer's research integrates nanomedicine, biomaterials, and molecular targeting to develop innovative therapeutic strategies. His work focuses on: Designing tumor microenvironment-responsive nanoparticles for cancer immunotherapy Engineering targeted antibiotic delivery systems to combat superbug infections Developing multifunctional nanoplatforms for combined imaging and therapy (theranostics) Creating stimuli-responsive nanogels for topical cancer treatment His lab specializes in polymer chemistry, antibody-drug conjugates, and hypoxia-targeted therapies to overcome drug resistance in aggressive cancers. Publication Trends Analysis of Dr. Iyer's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on nanoscale solutions for oncology and infectious diseases. Key themes include tumor-microenvironment remodeling (particularly hypoxia and stromal targeting), immune checkpoint modulation using antibody-conjugated nanoparticles, and combinatorial approaches against antimicrobial resistance. His work consistently integrates advanced material science with translational objectives, often featuring polymer-lipid hybrid systems and stimuli-responsive designs. Awards and Honors CRS T. Nagai Research Achievement Award (2019) DoD Early Career Investigator Award Academy of Scholars Junior Faculty Award ACS Institutional Research Grant Multiple international presentation awards Research Funding Dr. Iyer leads several federally funded projects including: DoD-CDMRP Idea Development Award ($1.4M) for kidney cancer nanotherapy NCI/NIH R21 grant for lung cancer combination therapy MTRAC commercialization grant for anti-MRSA nanoparticles American Cancer Society IRG for theranostic hybrid nanoparticles His laboratory collaborates extensively with clinical oncologists and microbiologists to translate nanotechnologies. Laboratory and Collaborations The U-BiND Systems Laboratory develops clinically deployable nanoplatforms, with current projects spanning pancreatic cancer immunotherapy, renal carcinoma targeting, and antibiotic reformulation. The team maintains active collaborations with the Karmanos Cancer Institute, UCSF, and Northeastern University, leveraging Wayne State's molecular imaging infrastructure for preclinical validation.

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Melanie Weisserمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مهمان

University of CopenhagenDenmark

Melanie Weisser serves as a Visiting Professor at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Protein Research, University of Copenhagen, actively contributing to the Montoya Group's research in molecular and cellular mechanisms. Her work bridges biochemistry, cell biology, and epigenetics with a focus on protein phosphatases and chromatin dynamics. Her research interests prominently feature Protein Phosphatases (particularly PP2A complexes), Chromatin and Epigenetics , and DNA Replication . She investigates structural recognition principles in enzyme-substrate interactions, histone recycling pathways for epigenetic memory, and viral manipulation of host cellular machinery, with implications for cancer biology and infectious disease. Analysis of her 2021-2024 publications reveals consistent emphasis on protein-protein interaction networks in genome stability, including PP2A-B55 substrate specificity, fork protection complex mechanisms, and SARS-CoV-2 NSP3 protein interactions. Her work demonstrates interdisciplinary integration of structural biology, biochemistry, and cell signaling approaches. Dr. Weisser operates within the Montoya Group at the Center for Protein Research, leveraging collaborative networks evident through extensive co-authorship patterns and significant scholarly engagement across platforms like Mendeley and news outlets.

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Jannick Prentøمشاهده پروفایل

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University of CopenhagenDenmark

Jannick Prentø is an Associate Professor at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, holding joint appointments in the Department of Immunology and Microbiology (Virology section) and the Department of Biomedical Sciences (Endocrinology and Metabolism section). His research focuses on structural virology with an emphasis on hepatitis C virus (HCV) mechanisms and vaccine development. Dr. Prentø's primary research interests include the structural basis of HCV immune evasion, particularly focusing on the E2 glycoprotein and hypervariable region 1 (HVR1). His laboratory employs an integrated approach combining wet lab techniques , in silico modeling , cryo-EM , and molecular dynamics simulations to study viral entry mechanisms and neutralization. His team has made significant contributions to understanding the HCV envelope protein complex structure, recently discovering it forms an antiparallel homodimer of E1 and E2 proteins. Analysis of Dr. Prentø's publication record reveals a strong focus on HCV structural biology, immune evasion mechanisms, and vaccine development. His recent work (2022-2025) demonstrates increasing emphasis on translating structural insights into practical vaccine candidates, with multiple studies on inactivated HCV vaccines that induce broadly neutralizing antibodies. His research bridges basic structural virology with translational applications, particularly in developing cross-genotype protective immunity. As an educator, Dr. Prentø teaches virology laboratory courses for medical students and organizes a Ph.D. course on preclinical and clinical aspects of vaccine development. He has also served as a mentor in the SUND postdoc mentor program in 2022 and 2023. His laboratory specializes in integrating structural methodologies with functional viral studies, particularly focusing on how HCV's structural features enable it to switch between neutralization-sensitive and neutralization-resistant states. This work has significant implications for developing effective HCV vaccines and understanding fundamental mechanisms of viral immune evasion.

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Raju Sapkotaمشاهده پروفایل

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Anglia Ruskin UniversityUnited Kingdom

Dr. Raju Sapkota serves as a Senior Research Fellow at Anglia Ruskin University's Vision and Eye Research Institute within the School of Medicine (Faculty of Health, Medicine and Social Care). His academic foundation includes a PhD from Anglia Ruskin University (2010), MSc in Investigative Ophthalmology and Vision Science from the University of Manchester (2006), and Bachelor in Optometry from Tribhuvan University, Nepal (2002). His research expertise centers on diabetes and diabetic retinopathy in Asian populations, visual short-term memory as a biomarker for cognitive decline, and visual function in age-related macular degeneration. Key research areas include: Risk factors and interventions for diabetes in South Asians and Chinese patients Efficacy of paper-based visual function tests for home monitoring Barriers to diabetic awareness among South Asians in the UK Ocular complications of UV and blue light exposure Use of visual short-term memory tests for early dementia screening Dr. Sapkota's publication portfolio demonstrates consistent contributions to high-impact journals across ophthalmology, public health, and cognitive neuroscience. Recent work shows increasing focus on ethnic health disparities in diabetes management, pandemic-related healthcare disruptions, and translational applications of visual cognition research. His collaborative approach spans institutions in the UK, Nepal, India, China, and Thailand. Scientific recognition includes: Anglia Ruskin University VC’s award for Outstanding Research Impact and Innovation (team, 2020) Best paper presentation award at Anglia Ruskin University research conference (2010) As a research supervisor, Dr. Sapkota has completed one PhD project ( Effect of environmental stress on diabetic cornea ) and currently co-supervises another ( Visual short-term memory binding as a screening tool for early cognitive decline in dementia ). He has mentored over a dozen research interns, generating multiple collaborative publications. His grant portfolio demonstrates consistent funding success, including ARU Health grants (2022), Global Challenge Research Fund (2018), and multiple university-level studentships and travel awards since 2008. Working within the Vision and Eye Research Institute, Dr. Sapkota contributes to interdisciplinary teams addressing vision science challenges through collaborations with the British Congress of Optometry, Association of Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, and international healthcare systems.

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Viorel DINUمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

National Institute of Materials PhysicsRomania

Dr. Viorel DINU serves as a Scientific Researcher III at the National Institute of Materials Physics (NIMP) in Magurele, Romania, where he has maintained continuous research activity since 2001 within the Laboratory of Theoretical Physics and Computational Modeling. His institutional affiliation represents a dedicated career trajectory in materials physics research at Romania's premier materials science institute. His academic foundation includes a Ph.D. in Physics from Bucharest University (2010), preceded by an M.Sc. (2002) and B.S. (2000) in Physics from the same institution. His international research experience features a Marie Curie Actions Early Stage Researcher fellowship at the Institute of Molecular Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences (2006). Ph.D. in Physics, Bucharest University, 2010 Marie Curie Actions Early Stage Researcher, Institute of Molecular Physics Polish Academy of Sciences, 2006 M.Sc. in Physics, Bucharest University, 2002 B.S. in Physics, Bucharest University, 2000 Dr. DINU's research program centers on theoretical investigations of interacting many-particle systems under equilibrium and non-equilibrium conditions, with significant contributions to modeling conduction mechanisms in semiconducting metal oxide (SMOX) gas sensors. His methodological approach integrates quantum transport theory , disorder physics , and computational modeling using specialized tools including Wolfram Mathematica and Python-based scientific environments. His 2004 publications reveal foundational work in two-dimensional electron systems, demonstrating expertise in magnetic field effects on quantum localization and spin polarization phenomena. These studies establish his research trajectory through Landau level physics , Anderson disorder modeling , and correlated electron gas behavior in confined geometries. His distinguished recognition includes the highly competitive Marie Curie Actions Early Stage Researcher Fellowship. Marie Curie Actions Early Stage Researcher Fellowship (2006) While explicit details of student supervision remain undocumented, his sustained research output since 2001 indicates active participation in scientific collaboration and potential mentorship within NIMP's research ecosystem. His grant history prominently features the Marie Curie fellowship as a cornerstone international research opportunity. As a core member of NIMP's Laboratory of Theoretical Physics and Computational Modeling, Dr. DINU contributes to Romania's national materials research infrastructure through advanced computational physics methodologies applied to semiconductor sensor development and fundamental condensed matter problems.

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Simon Maria Zumkellerمشاهده پروفایل

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Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding ResearchGermany

Dr. Simon Maria Zumkeller is a researcher at the Institute of Bio- and Geosciences - Bioinformatics (IBG-4) at Forschungszentrum Jülich. He leads the DeepCRE project focusing on deep learning applications for identifying and functionally annotating cis-regulatory elements in crop genomes. His research interests bridge plant biology and artificial intelligence, specializing in: Genome-scale annotation of regulatory sequences across multiple plant species Integration of gene sequence data with DNA-protein interactions Analysis of transcription factor binding sites in plant gene regulatory networks Evolutionary conservation of regulatory sequence features Dr. Zumkeller collaborates with the Usadel lab at Heinrich Heine University (HHU) and Thomas Hartwig's group at the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research (MPIPZ), utilizing both public data repositories and custom datasets from partner laboratories. His current work focuses on four key plant species: Zea mays (maize), Arabidopsis thaliana, Solanum lycopersicum (tomato), and Sorghum bicolor, aiming to develop comprehensive models of plant gene regulation through convolutional neural networks.

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Franziska Turckمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding ResearchGermany

Dr. Franziska Turck is a Professor and Research Group Leader in the Department of Plant Developmental Biology at the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research in Cologne, Germany. Her laboratory focuses on epigenetic mechanisms that regulate plant development, particularly how plants form transcriptional memories based on past experiences through chromatin modifications. Dr. Turck's research centers on epigenetic pathways, particularly Polycomb Group (PcG) protein complexes that establish chromatin compaction leading to gene repression. Her group investigates mechanisms that recruit and stabilize epigenetic repression and how distal enhancers can overcome epigenetic gene repression. Key projects include studying Polycomb Group Proteins in Plant Development and the Regulation of FLOWERING LOCUS T by distal enhancers and epigenetic repressors. Her work has revealed how TELOMERE REPEAT BINDING FACTORs recruit Polycomb Repressive Complex 2 to target regions and how chromatin accessibility at the FLOWERING LOCUS T locus is regulated by distal enhancers within PcG-repressed chromatin. Analysis of Dr. Turck's recent publications shows a consistent focus on plant epigenetics, chromatin structure, and flowering time regulation. Her work bridges molecular mechanisms with developmental outcomes, particularly in how plants integrate environmental cues through epigenetic memory systems. Many publications appear in high-impact journals including Nature Genetics, Nature Plants, and PNAS, with several receiving Faculty of 1000 recommendations. Faculty of 1000 Recommendation for Targeted DNA methylation represses two enhancers of FLOWERING LOCUS T in Arabidopsis thaliana (2019) Faculty of 1000 Recommendation for Telobox motifs recruit CLF/SWN–PRC2 for H3K27me3 deposition via TRB factors in Arabidopsis (2018) Faculty of 1000 Recommendation for H2A monoubiquitination in Arabidopsis thaliana is generally independent of LHP1 and PRC2 activity (2017) Dr. Turck mentors several PhD students including Juanjuan Wang (recently defended), Nicole Ivanov, Maik Mendler, Prathamesh Sannak, and Haoran Zhou. Her lab consists of postdocs, PhD students, and technical staff working on various aspects of plant epigenetics. Current projects include investigating TRB proteins' role in coordinating expression of translational machinery genes and floral organ identity genes, and exploring induced gametophytic embryogenesis through single-cell transcriptomics and epigenomics (EpiHAP project). The Turck lab maintains active collaborations and participates in multiple research initiatives focused on understanding how epigenetic mechanisms control plant development and adaptation. The group utilizes advanced genomic, molecular, and imaging techniques to investigate chromatin dynamics at both whole-genome and locus-specific levels.

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Johannes Deiglmayrمشاهده پروفایل

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Leipzig UniversityGermany

Prof. Dr. Johannes Deiglmayr serves as Associate Professor and head of the Quantum Optics Department at the Felix Bloch Institute of the University of Leipzig, a position he has held since April 2019. Appointed as Außerplanmäßiger Professor (Associate Professor) in November 2020, he leads cutting-edge research in quantum phenomena using ultracold atomic systems. His academic journey includes a PhD completed through a cotutelle program between Albert-Ludwigs Universität Freiburg and Université Paris-Sud (Orsay), followed by significant postdoctoral work at ETH Zürich (2011-2019) where he served as PostDoc and group leader. Deiglmayr's research focuses on long-range interactions between gas-phase atoms. His laboratory employs laser cooling techniques to reduce atomic gases to temperatures of mere microkelvin, then uses precisely controlled laser excitation to place atoms in highly excited Rydberg states. In these exotic states, atoms interact intensely with each other and their environment, particularly electric fields, enabling investigations into unconventional molecular binding mechanisms and complex many-body dynamics in non-equilibrium systems. His work bridges fundamental quantum physics with applications in quantum simulation and precision measurement technologies. His teaching portfolio features Experimental Physics 4 (Molecules, Particles and Nuclei) since Summer 2020, covering molecular physics concepts including chemical bonding theory, adiabatic approximation, molecular orbital theory, and various spectroscopy techniques. He also instructs Experimental Physics 5 and 6 for teacher training programs, the Quantum Matter module (since Winter 2019) exploring modern atomic physics experiments, and the Advanced Seminar in Quantum Optics (since Winter 2020) which delves into quantum cryptography, quantum teleportation, cavity quantum electrodynamics, and other frontier topics in quantum information science. DFG Schwerpunktprogramm GiRYD research network participant Supervised numerous bachelor theses, master projects, and internships Research exploring giant two-atom molecules comparable in size to bacteria Deiglmayr's group maintains active collaborations and participates in significant research networks focused on advancing our understanding of quantum phenomena in highly excited atomic systems and their technological applications.

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Tatyana Sharpeeمشاهده پروفایل

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Salk Institute for Biological StudiesUnited States

Tatyana Sharpee is a Professor at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, where she leads the Computational Neurobiology Laboratory. She holds the Edwin K. Hunter Chair and is affiliated with the Crick-Jacobs Center for Theoretical and Computational Biology and the Center for Theoretical Biological Physics at UCSD. Her research focuses on understanding how the brain processes information despite constant changes in its components and environment. Dr. Sharpee's research interests center on computational principles of sensory processing, particularly how the brain creates robust representations of the external world. Her work integrates methods from statistical physics, mathematics, and information theory to study neural coding in vision, audition, and olfaction. She has made significant contributions to understanding how neural feature selectivity is shaped by natural stimuli statistics and how invariant representations are achieved despite neural variability. Her recent publications reveal groundbreaking discoveries in odor perception (structured by a hyperbolic metric similar to Pringles potato chips), visual processing (how neurons combine selectivity for shape and texture), and theoretical frameworks for understanding neural coding. Her lab's work on Maximally Informative Dimensions has revolutionized how scientists analyze neural responses to complex stimuli. 2024 Prebys Research Hero 2022 Delano Prize in Computational Biology from ASBMB American Physical Society Fellow, 2018 National Science Foundation Career Award, 2013 WM Keck Foundation Research Excellence Award, 2009 2009 McKnight Scholar Award Ray Thomas Edwards Foundation Career Award, 2008 Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellow, 2008 Dr. Sharpee mentors numerous graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, and her lab develops open-source computational tools widely used in neuroscience. Her research has significant implications for understanding neurological disorders including autism, Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, depression, and anxiety, with potential applications in brain-machine interfaces and novel treatments for sensory disorders.

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