جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

Noa Maromمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computational Materials Science and Engineering
• Quantum Materials
• Semiconductor Materials
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Noa Marom is an Associate Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), holding courtesy appointments in Chemistry and Physics. She is a member of the Pittsburgh Quantum Institute (PQI) and an affiliate of the Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation. Her research focuses on computational materials science, energy security, and quantum materials. Marom earned a B.A. in Physics and B.S. in Materials Engineering (cum laude) from the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology (2003) and a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the Weizmann Institute of Science (2010). She held postdoctoral positions at the University of Texas at Austin’s Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences (ICES) before joining Tulane University as an Assistant Professor (2013–2016) and CMU in 2016. Her research interests include computational design of semiconductor materials, topological quantum computing, and crystal structure prediction. Key projects involve machine learning for materials discovery and quantum computing applications, such as optimizing semiconductor interfaces for stable qubits. Marom has received numerous awards, including the NSF CAREER Award (2016), DOE INCITE Awards (2017–2019), and the IUPAP Young Scientist Prize (2018). She serves as Associate Editor of npj Computational Materials. Her work spans collaborations with institutions like the Paul Scherrer Institute (Switzerland) and the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center. Research highlights include computational studies of InAs/InSb semiconductors for quantum bits and machine learning-driven discovery of organic semiconductors.

Igor Di Marcoمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Computational Physics
• Condensed Matter Theory
• Strongly Correlated Materials
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Igor Di Marco is a Researcher at Uppsala University's Department of Physics and Astronomy, specializing in Materials Theory. He has maintained continuous research activity at Uppsala since 2009, initially as a postdoctoral fellow and subsequently as a researcher, with a temporary leave in 2017 to lead a group at the Asia-Pacific Center for Theoretical Physics in South Korea. Dr. Di Marco earned his PhD in condensed matter theory from Radboud University of Nijmegen in 2009. His academic trajectory has focused on computational approaches to understanding complex quantum materials, particularly those exhibiting strong electron correlations. His research centers on computational physics and condensed matter theory , with emphasis on developing methods to determine electronic and magnetic properties of strongly correlated materials . Dr. Di Marco is one of the principal developers of the all-electron DFT code RSPt (a Sweden-USA-France collaboration), which utilizes the full-potential linearized muffin-tin orbitals method. His expertise spans density-functional theory (DFT) , dynamical mean-field theory (DMFT) , and their integration (DFT+DMFT). Current research extends to X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) and resonant inelastic X-ray scattering (RIXS) . Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on electronic correlations in quantum materials, particularly in kagome metals, van der Waals magnets, and complex alloys. His work bridges theoretical method development with practical materials applications, frequently examining magnetic properties and electronic structure calculations across diverse material systems. Dr. Di Marco has made significant contributions to computational methodologies for strongly correlated electron systems, including the development of the DFT+DMFT framework within RSPt featuring full self-consistency over electron density and self-energy. His research projects have addressed magnetic properties of transition metals, excitation spectra of metal oxides, theoretical frameworks for lanthanides, and prediction of novel 2D materials.

• Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) Method Development
• Charge Particle Optics and Scattering Theory
• Magnetic Nanotextures
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Axel Lubk is a Group Leader at the Institute for Solid State Research (IFW Dresden) , specializing in advanced electron microscopy techniques for materials science. His research spans four key areas: (1) TEM method development (high-resolution imaging, tomography, holography, and in-situ techniques), (2) charge particle optics and scattering theory , (3) magnetic nanotextures (domain walls, skyrmions), and (4) plasmonics (mode hybridization in heterogeneous structures and semiconductor heterostructures). Dr. Lubk’s work focuses on three-dimensional magnetic texture analysis using electron holography and tomography, particularly in systems like skyrmion tubes , FeGe , and Cr2O3 thin films . He has pioneered techniques for vector-field electron tomography and phase retrieval under varying boundary conditions, advancing nanoscale magnetic imaging. His recent studies include plasmonic properties in AgAu nanosphere chains , thermoelectric multilayer systems , and topological insulators like NiRh2Sb and TaTMTe4 . Dr. Lubk has published extensively in high-impact journals such as Nature Communications and Advanced Materials , with a focus on TEM instrumentation and quantitative analysis . He frequently presents at international conferences like the International Microscopy Congress and European School of Magnetism , emphasizing applications in spintronics , quantum materials , and nanostructured systems . His contributions to holographic vector-field electron tomography and machine learning for spectrum-image data have set new standards in electron microscopy.

Raymundo Arróyaveمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Materials Science
• Materials Thermodynamics
• Materials Kinetics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Raymundo Arróyave serves as Professor and Associate Department Head for Research in the Department of Materials Science & Engineering at Texas A&M University, holding the Chevron Professor II distinction and multiple university fellowships including Presidential Impact Fellow and Chancellor EDGES Fellow. He maintains affiliated faculty appointments in Industrial & Systems Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. Educational Background: Ph.D. in Materials Science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology B.S. in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering from Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey Research Focus: Dr. Arróyave's computational materials science research integrates atomic-scale simulations with thermodynamic and kinetic modeling to predict material behavior. His work spans phase field methods for microstructure evolution, materials informatics, ICME frameworks, and physics-based design of functional materials including lead-free alloys, high-temperature ceramics, shape memory systems, and nuclear materials. Key phenomena investigated include interfacial thermodynamics, phase transformation kinetics, and thin-film stability. Publication Trends: Analysis of his 2012-2014 publications reveals concentrated expertise in computational modeling of soldering metallurgy (particularly Pb-free systems) and shape memory alloys. His work bridges CALPHAD thermodynamic databases with phase field kinetics to predict intermetallic compound evolution in electronic joints and microstructural characteristics in Ni-Ti-Hf/Zr systems, demonstrating strong alignment with industrial applications in electronics and aerospace. Scientific Recognition: FMD Journal of Electronic Materials Best Paper Award (2014) TMS EMPMD Distinguished Service Award (2014) Mexico National System of Researchers Level II Membership (2013-2018) Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station Young Faculty Fellow (2012) NSF CAREER Award (2010) TMS Young Leader Internship (2006) American Welding Society Graduate Fellowship (2002-2003) Research Leadership: As Associate Department Head for Research, Dr. Arróyave directs departmental research strategy while maintaining active NSF-funded projects including his CAREER award on computational thermodynamics. His collaborations span the Materials Science & Engineering department and affiliated engineering disciplines, with emphasis on translating computational models to industrial applications in electronics manufacturing and high-temperature materials. Research Ecosystem: His work operates within Texas A&M's computational materials infrastructure, leveraging university-wide resources for high-performance computing and materials characterization. Current projects focus on integrating machine learning with physics-based models for accelerated materials discovery, particularly in soldering reliability and shape memory alloy design.

Christopher Palmstrømمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Quantum Materials
• Topological Materials
• Quantum Information Systems
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Christopher Palmstrøm is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Robert Mehrabian College of Engineering, University of California, Santa Barbara. His research focuses on quantum and topological materials, spintronics, semiconductor metallization, and advanced thin film growth techniques. Quantum and Topological Materials Materials for Quantum Information Systems Spintronics Metallization of Semiconductors Thin Film Analysis Dissimilar Materials Epitaxial Growth His work emphasizes molecular beam epitaxy and chemical beam epitaxy for metallic compounds, Heusler compounds, functional materials, magnetic materials, and compound semiconductors.

Claudia Felserمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Materials Science
• Solid State Chemistry
• Thermoelectrics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Claudia Felser is a Professor and Director at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids , focusing on the design and multifunctional properties of Heusler compounds. Her work bridges computational materials science and experimental synthesis to create materials with tailored electronic, magnetic, and thermoelectric characteristics. Heusler compounds (over 1000 known members) Applications: thermoelectrics, topological insulators, magnetocaloric materials Approach: periodic table-based "Lego box" design and inverse design Recent publications highlight her exploration of electronic band structures and multifunctional properties in these materials. Her research has implications for sustainable energy technologies and quantum computing. The Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids in Dresden, Germany, serves as the hub for her interdisciplinary work, combining theory with experimental validation to discover new Heusler materials.

Edouard Lesneمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Topological Quantum Materials
• Thin Film Physics
• Antiferromagnetic Spintronics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Edouard Lesne serves as Group Leader of the Quantum Materials Thin Films research group within the Department of Topological Quantum Chemistry at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids in Dresden, Germany. His research program focuses on the growth and characterization of novel thin film materials exhibiting unique topological and magnetic properties. Dr. Lesne's research interests span multiple cutting-edge areas of condensed matter physics: Topological quantum materials and their electronic properties Thin film synthesis using magnetron sputtering and molecular beam epitaxy Magnetic skyrmions and antiskyrmions in Heusler compounds Antiferromagnetic spintronics and topological transport phenomena Weyl semimetals and Berry curvature-driven effects Quantum anomalous Hall effect in thin film systems His recent publications reveal a consistent research trajectory exploring the intersection of topology, magnetism, and electronic transport in thin film materials, particularly Heusler compounds. The work demonstrates how structural engineering of these materials can control topological electronic states and magnetic textures for potential spintronic applications. Dr. Lesne actively supervises multiple graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, including Ayusa Aparupa Biswal, Anusree Vannada Puleri, and Harshita Sen. He collaborates extensively with the Skyrmionics Group, Topological Transport Theory Group, and Nanostructured Quantum Matter Group both within MPI CPfS and internationally. The Quantum Materials Thin Films laboratory maintains advanced thin film growth facilities and characterization equipment, enabling comprehensive research from materials synthesis through device integration and property measurement.

Blair Kennedyمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Materials Science
• Crystallography
• Thermoelectric Materials
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Blair Kennedy is a Research Fellow at the School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews, United Kingdom, specializing in advanced materials research with emphasis on thermoelectric systems and carbon capture technologies. His experimental work integrates neutron diffraction and mechanical processing techniques for novel material development. His core research spans Materials Science and Crystallography , focusing on sustainable synthesis of Thermoelectric Materials like half-Heusler compounds and CO2 Capture materials such as sodium zirconate. Key methodologies include ball milling , slow-heating rate synthesis , and neutron diffraction analysis to characterize crystal structures and material properties under operational conditions. Recent publications demonstrate consistent innovation in energy materials, with 2025 work optimizing copper-doped TiNiSn thermoelectrics and 2024 research decoding CO2 adsorption mechanisms. His studies emphasize sustainable processing routes and atomic-level structural understanding through diffraction techniques. Scientific Awards: No awards or fellowships were documented in available sources. Advising and Grants: No information regarding student supervision or research funding was identified in institutional records.

• Electrocatalysis
• CO2 Reduction
• Energy Conversion Devices
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Kazuyuki Iwase serves as Associate Professor at Tohoku University's Institute of Multidisciplinary Research for Advanced Materials since April 2025, following progressive appointments as Senior Assistant Professor (2023-2025) and Assistant Professor (2019-2023). His academic journey includes postdoctoral research at Paul Scherrer Institute (Switzerland) and multiple JSPS Research Fellowships. He maintains active collaborations with prominent researchers including Prof. Itaru Honma and Prof. Takaaki Tomai. Dr. Iwase's research focuses on electrocatalysis for sustainable energy conversion, specializing in carbon dioxide reduction reaction (CO2RR) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) systems. His work spans nanomaterials engineering, electrocatalyst design, and device integration for renewable energy applications. Key methodologies include supercritical hydrothermal processing, mechanical alloying, and machine learning optimization of electrochemical systems. His publication record demonstrates consistent high-impact output with 36 accepted articles through 2025, featuring 11 as corresponding author and 15 as first/equal-first author. Recent work explores manganese nanospinels for OER, Ag-Sn intermetallics for CO2RR, and machine learning approaches for reaction optimization, showing strong interdisciplinary connections between materials science, electrochemistry, and sustainable engineering. The 5th Symposium for The Core Research Clusters for Materials Science and Spintronics Poster Award (2021) Student Presentation Award, Chemical Society of Japan (2016) International Exchange Support Award, Electrochemical Society of Japan (2016) SIEMME Best Oral Presentation Award (2014) Dr. Iwase has secured significant research funding as Principal Investigator, including a JST PRESTO grant (¥40,000,000) for CO2 conversion research and multiple JSPS Grants-in-Aid totaling over ¥59,000,000. His academic service includes peer review for prestigious journals including Angewandte Chemie and Nature Sustainability. He maintains active international engagement through invited lectures in Japan, India, and Switzerland, focusing on nanomaterials for electrocatalysis.

Heike Herperمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Magnetic Materials
• Density Functional Theory
• Computational Materials Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Heike Herper is a Researcher at the Department of Physics and Astronomy (Materials Theory) at Uppsala University . Her work focuses on computational studies of magnetic materials, particularly for permanent magnet applications and magnetocaloric systems, within the NOVAMAG EU project . Affiliation: Uppsala University, Materials Theory Email: heike.herper@physics.uu.se Research involves Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations combined with Monte Carlo simulations to model finite temperature effects. Key projects include identifying non-hazardous permanent magnet alternatives, studying rare-earth materials, and developing electronic structure databases. Recent publications highlight her expertise in analyzing: Pressure-induced stacking faults in Gd (2024) Giant magnetocaloric effects in Mn,Fe NiSi (2024) Rare-earth-free magnets via high-throughput screening (2023) Magnetic phase diagrams of Heusler alloys (2022) Electronic structure of transition metal complexes (2020)

Aharon Kapitulnikمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Superconductivity
• Quantum Phase Transitions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Aharon Kapitulnik is the Theodore and Sydney Rosenberg Professor of Applied Physics and Physics at Stanford University, and a member of the Stanford Institute for Materials and Energy Science. His research focuses on experimental and theoretical condensed matter physics, particularly superconductivity, quantum phase transitions, and gravity at sub-millimeter scales. He designs advanced measurement techniques like Sagnac interferometry and scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) to study strongly correlated electron systems, topological insulators, and unconventional superconductors. Key contributions include sensitive calorimetry for cuprates, Sagnac interferometry for Kerr effect measurements in correlated oxides, and microcantilever experiments testing gravitational theories. His work bridges theory and experiment, addressing fundamental questions in materials science and quantum phenomena. Awards include the Oliver E. Buckley Prize and Heike Kamerlingh Onnes Prize. He collaborates on major projects like the ARIADNE axion detection experiment and explores novel states of matter such as Weyl superconductivity in UTe2. His lab develops techniques like cantilever torque magnetometry for studying Hall conductivity and thermal diffusivity in anomalous metals.

Oscar Grånäsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

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

Oscar Grånäs is an Associate Professor at the Department of Physics and Astronomy; Materials Theory, Uppsala University. His research focuses on the dynamics of electronic, magnetic, and structural degrees of freedom in materials, particularly using time-dependent density-functional theory (TDDFT) to study laser-driven phenomena. He aims to advance TDDFT by integrating dynamic mean-field theory to address correlated materials. Grånäs earned his PhD in 2012 and became a Docent (Associate Professor) in 2022. His research interests span ultrafast dynamics in materials, including spin dynamics in magnetic alloys, lattice dynamics in nanoparticles, and anisotropic melting of ice under nonthermal excitation. He collaborates on experimental/theoretical studies of femtosecond processes, such as bond breaking in peptides, fragmentation of organic compounds, and optically controlled spin phenomena in Heusler alloys. His work also explores thermoelectric materials and the interplay between strain and phase transitions. Recent publications highlight advancements in ultrafast laser-induced dynamics, magnetization control, and computational methods for correlated materials. Grånäs contributes to understanding nonequilibrium phenomena and their implications for material design, with applications in energy and quantum technologies.

• Materials Science
• Condensed Matter Physics
• Surface Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jason Kawasaki is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Materials Science & Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, College of Engineering. His research focuses on heteroepitaxy, Heusler compounds, magnetism, topological states, shape memory alloys, surfaces and interfaces, and advanced characterization techniques like MBE, STM, and ARPES. PhD, University of California-Santa Barbara (2014) BS, Princeton University (2009) His work explores strain and strain gradient engineering in quantum materials, remote epitaxy through graphene barriers, and synthesis of Heusler compounds with applications in superconductivity, flexomagnetism, and topological materials. Recent publications highlight trends in molecular beam epitaxy of oxide films, strain-gradient superconductivity, and graphene-based nanomesh synthesis. Awards include the 2024 Peter Mark Memorial Award, 2024 Vilas Associate Award, and multiple early-career recognitions from AVS, NSF, and DARPA. NSF CAREER Award (2018) DARPA Young Faculty Award (2019) AFOSR Young Investigator (2021) Kavli Postdoctoral Fellowship (2014) Materials Research Society Graduate Student Gold Award (2012) He teaches graduate courses in materials synthesis, surface properties, and research/thesis work. His lab emphasizes experimental techniques like MBE and STM for probing quantum and nanoscale phenomena.

Claudia Felserمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Topological Materials
• Heusler Compounds
• Quantum Chemistry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Claudia Felser is a Director at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids in Dresden, Germany, and holds a C4 professorship at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. She studied Chemistry and Physics at the University of Cologne, earning her diploma (1989) and doctorate (1994). Her research focuses on the design and discovery of new inorganic compounds, particularly Heusler compounds and topological quantum materials. Education : Diploma in Solid-State Chemistry, University of Cologne (1989); Doctorate in Chemical Physics, University of Cologne (1994) Felser's work spans topological insulators, Weyl semimetals, Kondo behavior, non-centrosymmetric superconductivity, and spintronics. She explores multifunctional properties in Heusler compounds, such as band inversion, rare-earth element-induced superconductivity, and heavy fermion behavior. Her publications highlight advancements in magnetic Heusler compounds, Weyl semimetals, and Berry curvature-driven effects. Key areas include spin polarization, high Curie temperatures, and strong electromagnetic responses. Scientific Awards : ERC Advanced Grants (2011, 2017), APS James C. McGroddy Prize (2019), Max Born Prize (2022), EPS Europhysics Prize (2023), and memberships in prestigious academies. Felser leads a research team at the Max Planck Institute, focusing on quantum materials and functional devices for future technologies.

Steffen Wirthمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Scanning Tunneling Microscopy
• Scanning Tunneling Spectroscopy
• Heavy Fermion Systems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Steffen Wirth is a Professor and Group Leader in the Physics of Correlated Matter department at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids in Dresden, Germany. He has held a W2 position at the institute since 2010 and has been conducting research there since May 2000. His work spans multiple institutions across Germany, Ireland, France, and the United States, reflecting his international scientific collaborations. Wirth's research focuses on the investigation of electronic correlations using Scanning Tunneling Microscopy/Spectroscopy, electronic transport, and magnetic measurements of bulk and thin film samples. His primary areas of interest include 4f heavy fermion systems, superconductivity, electronic inhomogeneity, two-dimensional transport, and non-trivial topological surface states. His group specializes in cryogenic scanning tunneling microscopy and spectroscopy, with particular emphasis on topological materials. He has made significant contributions to understanding quantum criticality, Kondo physics, and the interplay between structure and electronic properties in strongly correlated electron systems. Analysis of Wirth's recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong focus on topological materials, heavy fermion systems, and quantum critical phenomena. His work spans experimental techniques including scanning tunneling microscopy, thermal transport measurements, and X-ray spectroscopy, often applied to rare earth compounds, hexaborides, and novel quantum materials. A recurring theme is the investigation of electronic and magnetic properties at the intersection of topology, strong correlations, and quantum criticality. Fellow of the American Physical Society (2017) Outstanding Referee of the American Physical Society (2015) Feodor Lynen Fellowship by the Alexander von Humboldt-Foundation (1997-1999) Wirth has supervised numerous PhD students and postdoctoral researchers throughout his career, though currently no PhD projects are available in his group. His research has been supported by various grants enabling advanced experimental capabilities in cryogenic STM, thin film preparation, and low-temperature measurements. His work often involves international collaborations with institutions across Europe and the United States. Wirth leads a research group with laboratory facilities including cryogenic STM (B3.3.11), thin film preparation (B3.3.15), and additional STM capabilities (A1). His team combines local probe techniques with bulk measurements to obtain complementary information across different length scales, providing comprehensive insights into correlated electron systems.