جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Patrick Irvinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Low-temperature transport
• Photonic measurements
• Semiconductor nanostructures
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Patrick Irvin is a Research Professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Pittsburgh. He specializes in low-temperature transport phenomena, photonic measurements in semiconductor and oxide nanostructures, and microwave spectroscopy of ferroelectric thin films. His work focuses on nanoscale phenomena in oxide heterostructures, particularly at interfaces like LaAlO3/SrTiO3, exploring emergent electronic phases such as ferromagnetism and superconductivity. His research integrates advanced fabrication techniques with high-resolution spectroscopic and imaging methods, including cryogenic piezoresponse force microscopy. Key research interests include reconfigurable nanoelectronic devices, strain effects on superconductivity, and quantum transport in one-dimensional systems. He has contributed to seminal studies on ferroelectricity in strained SrTiO3 and nanoscale oxide photodetectors, published in top journals like Nature and Nature Photonics . His recent work explores long-range electron interactions, tunable magnetism in graphene-based systems, and integration of oxide heterostructures with silicon platforms. He collaborates extensively on projects involving van der Waals heterostructures, THz spectroscopy, and nanoscale control of electronic phases. Publications highlight advancements in understanding correlated electron systems, including electron pairing without superconductivity and non-Coulombic coupling phenomena. His lab develops novel devices such as superconducting quantum interference devices and programmable ferroelectric nanostructures, emphasizing practical applications in quantum technologies and optoelectronics.

• Quantum Materials
• Condensed Matter Physics
• Functional Materials
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Dr. Alexandra Gibbs is an EPSRC Early Career Fellow and Research Fellow at the University of St Andrews, School of Chemistry. She holds a MPhys (2008) and PhD (2013) from St Andrews, followed by postdoctoral research at the University of Tokyo, RIKEN, and the Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research. She was an Instrument Scientist at ISIS Neutron and Muon Source (2016–2020) before returning to St Andrews in 2020. Her research focuses on the interplay between crystal structure and physical properties in quantum and functional materials, including low-dimensional magnets, spin-orbit coupled systems, correlated metals, ferroelectrics, and materials with novel phase transitions. Techniques employed include neutron scattering, targeted material synthesis, and in-situ measurements under magnetic fields and pressure. Publications highlight contributions to understanding pyrochlore lattices, negative thermal expansion, Dirac/Weyl fermions, and superconductivity. She leads the Gibbs Lab, supervising PhD students and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations. Awards include the prestigious EPSRC Early Career Fellowship.

• Surface Chemistry
• Self-Assembly of Organic Molecules
• Corrosion Inhibitors
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Dr. Federico Grillo is a Research Fellow at the School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews. His research focuses on the self-assembly of organic molecules such as corrosion inhibitors and surface passivators on metal surfaces, combining experimental techniques (VT-STM, XPS, vibrational spectroscopy) with computational methods (Gaussian, SIESTA, VASP). Key areas include understanding molecular-scale interactions for corrosion protection, catalytic surfaces, and nanomaterials. He collaborates on advanced instruments like the Diamond Light Source beamline VerSoX B07-B. Research interests span surface chemistry, materials science, and computational modeling. He investigates corrosion inhibitors (e.g., benzotriazole) on copper, gold, and bimetallic substrates, and explores nanomaterials like graphene nanoribbons and quantum dots for biomedical applications. His work bridges experimental and theoretical approaches to elucidate adsorption mechanisms, surface reactivity, and material stability under various conditions. Publications highlight advancements in graphene nanoribbon synthesis, passivation layer characterization, and catalytic nanoparticle behavior. His techniques include STM imaging, DFT analysis, and synchrotron-based spectroscopy.

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Quantum Physics
• Topological Insulators
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Prof. Cristiane de Morais Smith is a Professor at Utrecht University, affiliated with the Faculty of Science and the Department of Condensed Matter Theory, Statistical and Computational Physics. Her research focuses on condensed matter physics, particularly strongly correlated systems, low-dimensional quantum systems, and topological insulators. She utilizes analytical techniques such as field theory and renormalization group methods to explore systems like high-temperature superconductors, graphene, and cold atoms in optical lattices. Her work emphasizes connections between diverse physical systems, aiming to apply insights from one system to understand others. Notable awards include the 2019 Emmy Noether Distinction and the 2016 Dresselhaus Prize. She has held prestigious roles, including Fellow of the T.D. Lee Institute and Visiting Professorships in Brazil and China. Research interests span non-Hermitian systems, topological phases, and fractal geometries. Her group's studies have led to breakthroughs in understanding edge states, quantum metric effects, and fractional dynamics. Collaborations include experimental work on artificial lattices and theoretical explorations of higher-order topological insulators. Awards and recognitions highlight her contributions to uncovering novel quantum states and topological phenomena. Her work bridges theoretical physics with experimental realizations, such as in photonic waveguides and cold atom systems.

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Materials Science
• Nanotechnology
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Dhani Nafday is a Research Fellow at the Department of Physics of Light and Matter at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. His research focuses on advanced materials and condensed matter physics, with emphasis on 2D materials, spintronics, and computational modeling of electronic and magnetic properties. Key research interests include charge-density waves, spin-orbit interactions, and the design of novel materials such as transition metal ceramics and hybrid perovskites. He explores interfaces between graphene and MXene, as well as the mechanical and electronic properties of MXene under doping. His work also addresses fundamental questions about disordered systems and adatom magnetism on graphene surfaces. Recent publications highlight contributions to understanding bilayer systems, ferromagnetism in layered hybrids, and the effects of particle size on metallic behavior. While no specific awards or grants are listed, his active publication record indicates sustained engagement with cutting-edge topics in materials science and condensed matter physics.

Oscar Tjernbergمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Quantum Materials
• Superconductivity
• Topological Materials
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Oscar Tjernberg is a Professor of Quantum Matter at KTH Royal Institute of Technology's Department of Light and Material Physics. He leads a research group focused on quantum materials, particularly exploring superconductivity, topological materials, and strongly correlated electron systems. His work uses advanced experimental techniques such as time- and angle-resolved photoelectron spectroscopy (tr-ARPES) and utilizes facilities like the BALTAZAR laboratory. Research interests include the interplay between quantum effects and macroscopic properties in materials like cuprate superconductors, topological crystalline insulators, and Weyl semimetals. Key contributions include studies of Bogoliubov quasiparticle dynamics in electron-doped cuprates, emergence of Weyl fermions in magnetic materials, and development of ultrafast light sources for spectroscopy. His experimental portfolio includes collaborations with synchrotron light sources and free electron lasers, enabling high-resolution investigations of electronic structures. Current projects include Cooper pair spectroscopy (COPS) to directly probe superconducting mechanisms and topological materials with noncentrosymmetric structures. Notable grants and funding come from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, Olle Engkvist Foundation, and Carl Trygger Foundation. He teaches the Degree Project in Applied Physics (Second Cycle) and actively supervises research in his group.

• Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics
• Quantum Many-Body Problem
• Superconductivity
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Massimo Boninsegni is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Alberta, Faculty of Science. His research focuses on theoretical condensed matter physics, the quantum many-body problem, superconductivity, superfluidity, and computational physics. He holds a BSc from the Università degli Studi di Genova (1986) and a PhD from Florida State University (1992). Professional Background: Postdoctoral Research Associate, NCSA, University of Illinois (1992-1995) Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Delaware (1995-1997) Assistant Professor, San Diego State University (1997-2001) Associate Professor, San Diego State University (2001-2002) Associate Professor, University of Alberta (2002-2005) Professor, University of Alberta (2005–present) Research Interests: Dr. Boninsegni explores quantum phenomena in low-dimensional systems, including superfluidity in confined helium and hydrogen clusters, Bose condensation, and quantum Monte Carlo simulations. His work addresses fundamental questions in many-body physics, such as phase transitions, defect dynamics in quantum solids, and the interplay between quantum statistics and material properties. Teaching: In Spring Term 2025, he taught PHYS 126 - Fluids, Fields, and Radiation (targeted at life/environmental/medical sciences students) and PHYS 130 - Wave Motion, Optics, and Sound (for engineering students). These courses cover fluid dynamics, electromagnetism, and wave phenomena with a computational physics focus. Awards: Fellow, American Physical Society, Division of Computational Physics (2008) Advising & Grants: While no specific advisees or grants are listed, his academic rank and publications indicate active research supervision and likely grant-funded projects in computational physics and quantum many-body systems. He collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, including those in computer science and materials engineering, as reflected by his affiliation with the Centennial Center for Interdisciplinary SCS II.

Kerstin Hummerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computational Materials Science
• Photocatalysis
• Excitonic Systems
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Kerstin Hummer is an Associate Professor in Computational Materials Physics at the University of Vienna's Faculty of Physics. She leads research on ab-initio modeling of materials using density functional theory (DFT) and advanced computational methods, with applications in photocatalysis, exciton dynamics, and bandgap engineering. Her group investigates low-dimensional materials like transition metal dichalcogenides and semiconductor alloys, focusing on electronic, optical, and vibrational properties. Recent work includes neural network potentials for simulating ion diffusion in telluride materials and spectroscopic analysis of copper-zeolite catalysts. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on improving DFT methods through hybrid functionals, with applications spanning ZnO semiconductors, III-V compounds, and organic molecular crystals. Her teaching includes courses on scientific computing and light-matter interaction. Awards include the L'ORÉAL 'For Women in Science' fellowship and AT&S Research Grant for innovations in materials modeling.

• Geometric Representation Theory
• Lie Algebras
• Lie Superalgebras
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Mee Seong Im is an Associate Research Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Johns Hopkins University. Her research focuses on geometric and categorical aspects of representation theory, topological quantum field theories, and Lie (super)algebras. She holds a PhD from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and has authored numerous papers in algebraic geometry, quantum topology, and mathematical physics. Education: PhD in Mathematics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign MA in Mathematics, University of Georgia MPhil in Mathematics, University of Birmingham BSc in Physics and Mathematics, University of Georgia Research Interests: Geometric representation theory, Lie algebras/superalgebras, TQFTs, categorification, algebraic geometry, and their connections to mathematical physics and K-theory. Recent Work: Contributions include studies on foam cobordisms, periplectic Lie superalgebras, and TQFTs over Dedekind domains. Collaborations with Mikhail Khovanov and others explore categorical structures and their applications in topology and algebra.

Nitu Kitchlooمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Symplectic geometry
• Topology of Kac-Moody groups
• Classical algebraic topology
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Nitu Kitchloo is a Professor and former Chair of the Department of Mathematics at Johns Hopkins University (JHU), part of the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences. He holds a PhD from MIT (1998) under Haynes Miller, focusing on Kac-Moody groups' topology. Previously, he served as Chair (2014–2017) and held academic roles at UC San Diego (2004–2010) and JHU (2001–2004). His research spans symplectic geometry, algebraic topology, and Kac-Moody group topology, with notable contributions to elliptic cohomology, stable symplectic categories, and real-oriented cohomology theories. Education: PhD in Mathematics from MIT (1998), BS from Caltech (1993). Professional roles include Associate Editor of the American Journal of Mathematics, NSF and Simons Foundation reviewer, and conference organizer (e.g., Midatlantic Topology Conference). Awards include the Simons Fellowship (2017–2018) and NSF grants (2004–2017). Research interests emphasize symplectic structures, Kac-Moody group topology, and algebraic topology applications. Recent work explores quantization in symplectic categories, real Johnson-Wilson theories, and unstable Adams operations' topological implications. Teaching includes advanced topology and calculus courses at JHU, UCSD, and Northwestern. Publications span over 30 peer-reviewed articles in journals like Advances in Mathematics and Duke Mathematical Journal. He has presented at international conferences, including the Alpine Conference on Algebraic Topology (2016) and MSRI workshops (2014).

Monica Allenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Quantum Materials
• Scanning Probe Microscopy
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Dr. Monica Allen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of California, San Diego, leading a research group in experimental condensed matter physics. Her group combines scanning probe microscopy with electronic transport measurements to investigate quantum materials and develop emerging quantum technologies, including next-generation computing platforms. Research includes nanoscale microwave imaging at millikelvin temperatures, topological state visualization, and quantum device engineering using van der Waals heterostructures. Current projects focus on: 1) Microwave impedance microscopy for topological edge state detection and domain wall conduction; 2) Moiré engineering for correlated electron systems and flat band physics; 3) Quantum nanomechanical devices using suspended 2D materials. Recent publications (2019-2023) demonstrate advancements in Chern insulator characterization, moiré crystal manipulation, and ultra-low temperature microscopy techniques. The laboratory operates a dry dilution refrigerator enabling measurements down to 50 mK.

Michael Foglerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Condensed matter theory
• Graphene physics
• Nanoscale optics
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Michael Fogler is Professor of Physics at UC San Diego, specializing in theoretical condensed matter physics. His research explores interacting electrons in low-dimensional and nanoscale structures, including graphene, 2D crystals, plasmonics, and excitonic systems. He has made significant contributions to understanding plasmon reflections, hyperbolic polaritons, and quantum transport phenomena in novel materials. His collaborative work with experimental groups has advanced nano-optical imaging techniques for studying Dirac fluids and topological materials. Honors include Sloan Fellowship (2003) and APS Fellowship (2018). He currently advises multiple graduate students and has supervised numerous PhD graduates now working in academia and industry.

Andrew Meyertholenمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Physics Education Research
• Condensed Matter Physics
• Quantum Materials

Andrew Meyertholen is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Physics at UC San Diego, holding a Ph.D. from the same institution (2009). His research bridges physics education and condensed matter physics, with emphases on quantum materials and pedagogical innovation. In physics education, he investigates factors influencing student success—including personality types, collaborative learning structures, and pre-university preparation. His work aims to optimize STEM curricula through empirical analysis of learning outcomes. In condensed matter physics, he explores quantum phenomena in low-dimensional systems, particularly exciton behavior in semiconductor nanostructures and charge transport mechanisms. His publications reveal a temporal shift: recent articles (2014–2017) focus on educational methodologies, while earlier works (2007–2012) address fundamental condensed matter topics. This dual-track output demonstrates interdisciplinary engagement.

Michael Fuhrerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Two-Dimensional Materials
• Graphene
• Topological Insulators
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Professor Michael Fuhrer is a leading academic in the School of Physics and Astronomy at Monash University, where he holds the position of ARC Laureate Fellow. He directs the ARC Centre of Excellence for Future Low-Energy Electronics Technologies (FLEET) and co-founded the Monash Centre for Atomically Thin Materials. Previously, he led the Center for Nanophysics and Advanced Materials at the University of Maryland. His research focuses on novel two-dimensional materials such as graphene, topological insulators, and layered semiconductors, with contributions to understanding electronic and optical properties at the nanoscale. Professor Fuhrer has received prestigious recognitions including Fellowships from the Australian Academy of Science, American Association for the Advancement of Science, and American Physical Society. His work addresses UN Sustainable Development Goals related to affordable and clean energy through innovations in low-energy electronics. Recent projects include investigations into twisted 2D semiconductor heterostructures, nano-IR material characterization, and electric/magnetic probes for extreme condition studies. Over 247 research outputs highlight his expertise in optoelectronics, quantum phenomena, and material engineering. Collaborations span global institutions, reflecting his role as a key figure in advancing 2D and topological materials research.

Meera Parishمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Strongly Correlated Systems
• Ultracold Atomic Gases
• Superconductivity
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Prof. Meera Parish is a Professor and ARC Future Fellow at Monash University's School of Physics and Astronomy. Her research focuses on strongly correlated phenomena in ultracold atomic gases and electron systems, particularly superconductivity, low-dimensional systems, and magnetotransport. She leads and collaborates on multiple high-impact projects funded by the Australian Research Council (ARC), including studies on quasiparticles in quantum matter and quantum gas microscopes. Her work integrates theoretical physics with experimental advancements, addressing fundamental questions in quantum many-body systems. Notable projects include the ARC Centre of Excellence in Future Low-energy Electronics Technologies and the exploration of polaron dynamics in doped semiconductors. Prof. Parish has published over 89 research outputs, with recent contributions on exciton-polarons, Rydberg excitons, and quantum dynamics in two-dimensional materials. Research Themes: Strongly correlated systems, ultracold gases, superconductivity, quantum optics Current Projects: Quasiparticle nature in correlated matter, quantum gas microscopy, exciton-polariton interactions Award: ARC Future Fellowship (2021–2025) Prof. Parish actively advises PhD students and collaborates internationally on experimental/theoretical interfaces in quantum physics. Her work bridges theoretical models with cutting-edge experimental setups, contributing to advancements in low-energy electronics and quantum materials.