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Spencer Szczesnyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biomedical Engineering
• Mechanobiology
• Tissue Engineering
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Spencer E. Szczesny is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Biomedical Engineering and Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation at Pennsylvania State University. His research explores the interplay between tendon multiscale mechanics and mechanobiology in tissue remodeling contexts such as degeneration, repair, and development. Ph.D., Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania (2015) M.S., Mechanical Engineering, MIT (2005) B.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Pennsylvania (2003) Dr. Szczesny’s work addresses critical questions in Biomedical Engineering and Mechanobiology , including how mechanical stimuli influence tendon pathology, how embryonic development informs tissue engineering, and how cyclic loading affects anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair. His lab employs multidisciplinary approaches like multiscale mechanical testing , computational modeling , and biomaterial fabrication to enhance understanding of human health applications. Recent publications highlight his focus on Tendon Degeneration under hypoxic conditions, ACL Repair Mechanisms in sex-specific contexts, and Developmental Tendon Maturation through mechanical stimulation. His work also extends to open-source bioreactor design and digital strain measurement techniques . NSF CAREER Award (2022) CMBE Rising Star Award (2022) Acta Student Award (2015) Dr. Szczesny mentors graduate students including Maria L. Canonicco Castro (PhD candidate), M.H. Capalbo (PhD), and Vivek S. (MS). His lab’s outreach initiatives—such as interactive workshops on tendon mechanics for K-12 students—demonstrate a commitment to improving representation of underrepresented groups in STEM.

Sinan Haliyoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Robotics
• Micromanipulation
• Haptics
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Sinan Haliyo is a Professor at the Institute of Intelligent Systems and Robotics (ISIR), Sorbonne University, Paris, where he leads the 'Multiscale Interactions' research team. His academic career spans over two decades, with significant contributions to robotics, particularly in micromanipulation, haptics, and human-computer interaction. Dr. Haliyo earned his Doctorate from Pierre and Marie Curie University in 2002 with a thesis on "Adhesion forces and dynamic effects for micromanipulation," supervised by Prof. Jean-Claude Guinot. In 2019, he obtained his Habilitation to Direct Research (HDR) from Sorbonne University with the thesis "Multi-Scale Interactions," demonstrating his capacity to lead independent research and supervise doctoral candidates. His research broadly focuses on robotics and interactivity—designing teleoperated robots for specific applications and developing systems that allow operators to perceive what they are controlling through haptic and multimodal interfaces. Starting with microrobotics in the late 1990s, his work has expanded to encompass human-robot interaction, haptics, virtual reality, and human-machine interfaces. His multidisciplinary approach involves collaboration with roboticists, psychologists, neuroscientists, and biologists. Analysis of his recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong focus on optical microrobotics, biomedical applications, and haptic interfaces. His team is advancing techniques for precise micro-manipulation using optical tweezers combined with deep learning, developing medical microrobots for applications like biliary procedures and in vitro fertilization, and creating innovative haptic interfaces for surgical training and virtual reality. The research spans multiple disciplines including robotics, biomedical engineering, computer vision, and neuroscience. IROS'09 Best application Mechatronics Journal 2010 Triennal Best paper MARSS 2019 Best Paper World Haptics 2021 Best ToH Short Paper Hon. Ment. ISOT 2021 Best Student Paper INTERACT 2021 IFIP TC13 Pioneers' Award for Best Doctoral Student Paper Dr. Haliyo has supervised 14 theses to completion with 6 currently in progress, representing a total supervision rate of 390% (approximately 60% per thesis on average throughout his career). He has coordinated multiple significant research projects including ANR IOTA (Interactive Optical Tweezers), ANR OptoBots, and 3BIOT (Robotic Optical Tweezers for Biology). His research is funded by Sorbonne University, the Ile-de-France Region, ANR grants, and private companies including Percipio Robotics, Robeauté, and Segula. As leader of the Multiscale Interactions team at ISIR (since January 2019), Dr. Haliyo oversees a research group comprising 4 faculty members, 4 researchers, and 15 PhD students. Previously, he animated the Microrobotics group within the ISIR interaction team (2016-2019) and has been responsible for the ISIR Assisted Micromanipulation Platform since 2015, which serves as a node of the CNRS National Micro-Nanorobotics Platform and recipient of the Labex Robotex.

Oliver Tepnerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Chemistry Education
• Teacher Professional Knowledge (PCK/CK)
• Experimental Competence
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Oliver Tepner is Professor of Chemistry Education at the University of Regensburg and head of the chemistry education research group. His work focuses on empirical research into chemistry teachers’ professional knowledge (CK & PCK), the effectiveness of tasks and experiments, the promotion of explanatory competence, and the use of digital media and low-cost sensors in teacher education. Education & Career: Doctorate and habilitation in chemistry education; since 2015 Professor at University of Regensburg. Previously senior researcher and project coordinator in the federal ProwiN project at University of Duisburg-Essen. Research Interests: Modelling and measuring chemistry teachers’ content and pedagogical content knowledge (PCK/CK). Development of explanatory competence and adaptive explanation skills among pre-service teachers. Design and validation of experiments, micro-scale activities and low-cost digital sensors. Role of language, models and students’ misconceptions in chemistry instruction. Video-based reflection and flipped-classroom approaches in teacher education. Recent Publication Trends: Between 2019-2025 Tepner’s articles concentrate on three strands: (1) large-scale assessment of teacher knowledge within PISA-Ceco and FALKE projects, (2) fostering adaptive explanatory competence through video reflection, and (3) practical laboratory innovations such as self-built microcontroller pH-sensors and micro-scale climate-related experiments. Scientific Awards & Distinctions: No specific prizes are listed in the supplied text; he serves as reviewer and keynote speaker (e.g., plusLucis 2025 plenary). Grants & Projects: Co-spokesperson of the German chemistry component of PISA-Ceco 2022 (federal BMBF/PISA consortium). Project leader FALKE-C chemistry module (federal quality initiative teacher education). Former deputy coordinator ProwiN (Professionswissen in den Naturwissenschaften), BMBF 2008-2017. Labs & Teams: Tepner heads the chemistry education research group at Regensburg and supervises numerous doctoral and post-doctoral researchers (e.g., SHKs and TAs listed on the group homepage). The group maintains a teaching laboratory with open access times for pupils and pre-service teachers and collaborates closely with the FALKE and PISA-Ceco consortia across Germany.

Joanna Dahlمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• biomechanics
• microfluidics
• extracellular vesicles
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Joanna Dahl is an Assistant Professor in the Engineering Department at the University of Massachusetts Boston. Her research program focuses on experimental biomechanics, particularly the development of microfluidic tools to measure mechanical properties of extracellular vesicles, cells, and multicellular spheroids with applications in cancer diagnostics and synthetic vesicle biophysics. Education: PhD in Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley (2007–2013), supervised by David Bogy MS in Mechanical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley (2007–2009), supervised by David Bogy BS in Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2003–2007) Dr. Dahl’s research integrates biomechanics and microfluidics to study microscale biological systems. Her work includes quantifying stiffness of extracellular vesicles for cancer diagnostics, investigating multicellular spheroids, and developing viscoelastic measurement techniques. She has pioneered microfluidic platforms for precise mechanical analysis of soft biological entities. The trends in her publications emphasize microfluidic innovations for biomechanical characterization, including non-contact methods to assess extracellular vesicles, apoptotic bodies, and cell-mimetic systems. Her contributions address fundamental gaps in microscale biophysics and diagnostic applications. Scientific Awards: NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (2013–2015) Dr. Dahl has mentored students and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams, including Prof. Susan J. Muller (Chemical Engineering) and Sanjay Kumar (Bioengineering) during her postdoctoral studies. Her lab at UMass Boston advances microfluidic technologies to bridge single-cell and tissue-level biomechanics, with a focus on biologically relevant environments and accurate property measurements. She leads the Biomechanics Lab, which specializes in developing microfluidic tools to study the intrinsic stiffness and mechanical behavior of microscale biological objects such as extracellular vesicles and cell clusters. The lab’s work aims to enhance understanding of biomechanical biomarkers and their translational potential.

• Bioinspired Robotics
• Morphological Computation
• Soft Robotics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Sara Abad Guaman is a Lecturer in Robotics, Control and Autonomous Systems at the Department of Mechanical Engineering , University College London , where she joined in 2022. Her research focuses on bioinspired robotics and morphological computation to enhance robotic adaptability for global challenges in healthcare, sustainability, and biodiversity. PhD in Robotics (Imperial College London) MSc in Artificial Intelligence (University of Southampton) BEng in Electronics and Control (Escuela Politécnica Nacional, Ecuador) Research Interests include soft robotics , haptics , and medical robotics . Her work bridges design engineering , bioinspiration , and control systems to create adaptable robotic systems. Key Awards : Policy Engagement and Impact Fellowship (2021) UCL IHE Impact Fellow (2020) SENESCYT Scholarship for MSc/PhD studies UNIVERSIDADES DE EXCELLENCIA award (2014-2019) Teaching includes Module Leadership for MECH0010 Instrumentation and Control, mentoring undergraduate students, and supervising MSc/PhD projects. She has also guest-lectured at UCL and served as Teaching Assistant at Imperial and King's College London.

Jan Liuمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Biomedical Engineering
• Medical Device Technology
• Electrical Impedance Imaging
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jan Liu is a Research Associate at the Institute for Medical Device Technology at the University of Stuttgart. With a background in Electrical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering, Liu focuses on medical device innovation using impedance measurements, sensor fabrication, and needle navigation systems. Their work bridges theoretical simulation with experimental validation in clinical contexts. Education: M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering (2015), B.Sc. in Business Administration (2016), B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering (2014) Teaching: Coordinated courses in Medical Measurement Methods and Practical Medical Device Development (2019-2023) Liu’s research spans biomedical device development, including needle navigation systems using electrical impedance, 3D vein reconstruction , and low-cost vein detection methods. Their work emphasizes simulation (COMSOL, FEM) , tissue phantom fabrication , and soft robotic actuation for medical applications. Recent publications highlight trends in impedance-based tissue identification , multi-local needle sensors , and microscale electrode design . Liu has supervised over 20 theses on topics ranging from venous collapse prevention to speaker vibration actuators and monopolar impedance sensitivity . Key collaborations: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, University of Stuttgart Research grants: Not explicitly mentioned but implied through conference publications

• Medical Microbiology
• Bacterial Pathogenesis
• Antimicrobial Resistance
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sean Nair serves as Reader in Cellular Microbiology within the Microbial Diseases department at University College London's Eastman Dental Institute. Holding a PhD from Cardiff University, he was promoted to Senior Lecturer in 1999 and subsequently to Reader, currently leading the Microbial Diseases division. His research spans two primary domains: bacterial interactions with host cells in disease contexts (particularly microbiome roles in cancer and superbug infections), and development of novel antimicrobial strategies against AMR pathogens. Research interests focus on: Mechanisms of bacterial virulence in chronic infections Microbiome contributions to oncogenesis Novel therapeutic platforms including bacteriophage therapy, CRISPR-based antimicrobials, and light-activated agents Identification of bacterial gene targets for next-generation antibiotics His publication portfolio demonstrates consistent output in high-impact journals, with recent emphasis on antimicrobial materials science and bacterial pathogenesis mechanisms. Nair actively supervises research degrees and contributes to academic service through grant assessment, external examining, and industry collaboration. His teaching portfolio includes leadership of three modules across MSc Infection and Immunity and BSc Applied Medical Sciences programs, specifically Laboratory Introduction to Basic Bacteriology (INIM0016), Research Methods From Bench to Bedside (MEDC0017), and Advanced Medical Bacteriology (MEDC0108).

Mohammad Ghashamiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Nanoscale Energy Transport
• Near-Field Thermal Radiation
• Energy Conversion
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mohammad Ghashami is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). His research group specializes in energy transport at micro and nanoscales, focusing on near-field thermal radiation, thermionic electron emission, and sub-continuum gas conduction. His work bridges theoretical insights with practical applications in nanoelectronics and aerospace technologies. Education Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah (2019) M.Sc., Mechanical Engineering, University of Utah (2018) B.Sc., Mechanical Engineering, University of Tehran (2012) His research explores fundamental mechanisms in nanoscale energy transport, with recent publications analyzing many-body systems in thermal radiation, microstructured thermionic generators, and precision measurement techniques for gas conduction. His work integrates computational methods with experimental validation. Selected scientific awards include the 2023 NSF Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) Award. His publications span journals like Physical Review B , Physical Review Applied , and Energy Conversion and Management , reflecting interdisciplinary contributions to energy science and mechanical engineering.

JiYong Leeمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Biomedical Engineering
• 3D Printing
• Microfabrication
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. JiYong Lee serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of St. Thomas, joining the institution in Fall 2024 after completing postdoctoral research at the University of Minnesota. His work bridges advanced engineering with biomedical applications, focusing on innovative device development for healthcare solutions. Dr. Lee earned his academic credentials from YONSEI University: PhD in Mechanical Engineering (2020), specializing in 'Implantable Microneedle Drug Delivery Systems for Cardiovascular Diseases' BS in Mechanical Engineering (2014) His research expertise spans 3D Printing, Micro/Nano Fabrication, Biomaterials, and Biomedical Devices. Primary focus areas include 3D Printed Biomedical Devices, Biodegradable Pressure and Motion Sensors, Conductive Silk Fibroin Bioink, Microneedle Drug Delivery Systems, and Multifunctional Brain Windows. This work integrates cutting-edge manufacturing techniques with biological applications to address critical healthcare challenges in drug delivery, neural interfaces, and cardiovascular diagnostics. Dr. Lee's publication record demonstrates consistent innovation in microneedle-based drug delivery and 3D printed biomedical devices, with applications spanning cardiovascular disease, glucose monitoring, and neural interfaces. His research frequently employs silk fibroin and advanced microfabrication techniques, resulting in high-impact journal publications and multiple patents. Key recognitions include: KHIDI Grant from Korean Government (2021) Outside Front Cover of Journal of Controlled Release (2021) Supported by competitive funding including the KHIDI grant, Dr. Lee has developed over 15 patents in biomedical device technology. His research group actively pursues translational applications of microfabrication and biomaterials, with collaborations extending to the University of Minnesota and YONSEI University. While current advisees aren't listed, his research group website indicates active graduate student mentorship. Dr. Lee leads the JLee Research Group (https://www.jleelabs.com/), which develops next-generation biomedical devices through interdisciplinary collaboration. The lab specializes in micro 3D printing, biomaterials engineering, and neural interface technologies, maintaining strong industry and academic partnerships for technology translation.

Katarzyna Bobkowskaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Light pollution
• Photogrammetry
• Remote sensing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Katarzyna Bobkowska serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geodesy within the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Gdańsk University of Technology. Her office is located in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Building (HYDRO) at room 110, with contact number 583471012. She is actively involved in cutting-edge research at the intersection of geospatial technologies and environmental science. Dr. Bobkowska's research interests span multiple critical areas of contemporary environmental concern: Light pollution measurement and mitigation techniques using innovative drone-based approaches Photogrammetry applications under challenging lighting conditions Remote sensing and UAV technology for environmental monitoring Urban lighting solutions that balance human needs with ecological preservation Integration of GIS and image processing for environmental analysis Her recent publications demonstrate a strong interdisciplinary approach, combining geospatial technologies with urban planning, environmental science, and even medical applications. The research trajectory shows increasing focus on developing practical measurement techniques for light pollution at microscale levels, addressing a significant gap in current environmental monitoring capabilities. Her work with multispectral cameras and drone technology represents innovative methodological advances in the field. Dr. Bobkowska is an active member of the ILLUME interdisciplinary research group at the EcoTech Center, which focuses on minimizing the impact of artificial light pollution on humans, flora, and fauna. She also participates in the EU Horizon-funded PLAN-B project (2023-10-22 onward), addressing adverse impacts of light and noise pollution on terrestrial biodiversity and ecosystems, working under project manager Dr. Karolina Zielińska-Dąbkowska in the Department of Urban Architecture and Waterside Spaces. Her teaching activities span 39 courses according to institutional records, and she has access to 8 research infrastructure resources. With 38 documented publications, her scholarly output demonstrates consistent contribution to multiple fields including environmental science, urban planning, and geomatics.

Swathi Murthyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Biophotonics
• Biophysics
• Coral Reef Studies
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Swathi Murthy serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology within the Faculty of Science at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in Marine Biology. Her research profile is prominently featured on the university's bio.ku.dk domain, with her office located at Strandpromenaden 5 in Helsingør. She maintains an active research program with numerous recent publications spanning from 2021 to 2025, reflecting her ongoing contributions to marine biophysics and biophotonics. Dr. Murthy's primary research interests focus on biophotonics and biophysics studies of reef-building corals and biofilms. She develops experiment-driven multi-physics numerical models to investigate how corals and biofilms interact with light and hydrodynamics across scales from cellular to organism levels. As a specialist in light-scattering measurements, her technical expertise includes optical coherence tomography, digital holotomography, hyperspectral imaging, and micro-sensor measurements of light, chemical species, and temperature. Her work bridges fundamental science with practical applications, aiming to study functional adaptations in nature that modulate light and chemical environments across length scales from nanometers to meters. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent research trajectory centered on coral microenvironments, bioimaging techniques, and bioprinting applications. Her work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly with Michael Kühl and other researchers across multiple institutions. The publications show increasing sophistication in both experimental methods and computational modeling approaches, with recent work expanding into 3D bioprinting of microalgal constructs and advanced light management systems inspired by natural organisms. Dr. Murthy actively participates in multi-disciplinary collaborative projects, with research outputs spanning journal articles, conference proceedings, and preprints. Her work appears in high-impact journals including Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Journal of the Royal Society Interface, and Biotechnology Advances. The citation metrics indicate growing recognition of her contributions, with several publications accumulating significant readership on platforms like Mendeley and social media engagement. Her laboratory work appears to focus on marine organism imaging and microenvironment analysis, with particular emphasis on coral reef systems and photosynthetic organisms. The research has clear applications in nature conservation and restoration efforts, as well as potential translation into sustainable consumer products such as displays and solar cells that take inspiration from natural light management systems.

David Sanchezمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Partial Differential Equations
• Numerical Analysis
• Mathematical Physics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

David Sanchez is an Associate Professor at the Institut National des Sciences Appliquées (INSA) of Toulouse in the Department of Mathematical Engineering and Modeling. He holds multiple affiliations including membership in the Toulouse Institute of Mathematics (IMT) PDE Team and an associate researcher position at the Center for Integrative Biology (CBI) in the Molecular Cellular and Developmental Biology Laboratory (MCD) DEMO team. His research spans several interconnected fields of mathematical analysis and modeling. Professor Sanchez specializes in the analysis of partial differential equations, with focus on nonlinear and asymptotic analysis of parabolic and elliptic systems. His work in ferromagnetism involves developing asymptotic models for spintronics and studying magnetization configurations in nanowires. He also conducts significant research on biological fluids, particularly mathematical models of mucus flow in lungs and mucociliary clearance processes. The trends in his publications show consistent work in mathematical physics, with increasing interdisciplinary applications in biology and computer science over time. His recent publications (2019-2025) demonstrate strong activity in both theoretical mathematics and applied biological modeling, with research spanning from ferromagnetic nanowires to zebrafish embryonic development. Professor Sanchez has received recognition through his extensive publication record in high-quality journals including ESAIM: Mathematical Modeling and Numerical Analysis, Journal of Computational Physics, and Journal of Differential Equations. His interdisciplinary approach connects mathematical theory with practical applications across physics, biology, and computer science. His advising and research activities involve collaborations across multiple institutions including Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier, Université Bordeaux, and international partners. His work bridges theoretical mathematics with applications in physics, biology, and computer science through interdisciplinary research teams. Professor Sanchez maintains an active research laboratory focused on mathematical modeling, with particular emphasis on partial differential equations and their applications to physical and biological systems. His team works on both theoretical analysis and numerical implementation of mathematical models across multiple application domains.

Mirela-Andreea PARASCHIVمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Optical Spectroscopy
• Pharmaceutical Photodegradation
• Polymer Nanocomposites
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mirela-Andreea PARASCHIV serves as an Assistant Researcher at the Laboratory of Optical Processes in Nanostructured Materials within the National Institute of Materials Physics in Măgurele, Romania. Her research bridges pharmaceutical stability analysis and advanced nanomaterials development through sophisticated optical characterization techniques. Education Licentiate in Biophysics (2015-2018), University of Bucharest, Faculty of Physics Master in Medical Physics (2018-2020), University of Bucharest, Faculty of Physics Doctoral Candidate since 2021, Doctoral School of Physics, University of Bucharest (Optics, Spectroscopy, Plasma and Lasers) Research Expertise Dr. PARASCHIV specializes in comprehensive optical characterization including UV-vis spectroscopy, FTIR absorption, Raman scattering, and photoluminescence analysis. Her methodological expertise spans nanocomposite synthesis, centrifugation techniques, and experimental data interpretation. She has developed novel approaches for analyzing pharmaceutical photodegradation pathways and polymer-nanomaterial interactions. Publication Trends Her recent publications demonstrate dual research trajectories: pharmaceutical photostability studies examining nifedipine, ampicillin, pantoprazole, and losartan through multimodal spectroscopy; and advanced nanomaterials research focusing on polymer-TiO 2 , polyurethane-WS 2 , and polystyrene-graphene oxide composites. These works consistently employ correlated spectroscopic techniques to reveal molecular-level degradation mechanisms and structure-property relationships. Scientific Contributions Dr. PARASCHIV co-holds a patent for thermoplastic polyurethane-TiO 2 nanoparticle composite synthesis. Her collaborative research extends across multiple Romanian institutions including the University of Bucharest and INCDFM, with significant contributions to understanding nanomaterial-polymer interfaces and pharmaceutical degradation kinetics. Laboratory Work At the Laboratory of Optical Processes in Nanostructured Materials, she leads experimental investigations using advanced spectroscopic equipment to characterize novel composite materials. Her work integrates wet chemical synthesis with comprehensive optical analysis to develop materials with tailored properties for energy storage, pharmaceutical applications, and functional coatings.

• Liquid Crystals
• Soft Matter Physics
• Smectic Films
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Christian Bahr is a Researcher and Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization in Göttingen, Germany, where he has led the 'Structure Formation in Soft Matter' research group since September 2004. His work focuses on the physics of liquid crystals, particularly smectic phases, and their behavior at interfaces. The group investigates phenomena such as focal conic domains, surface structures, and the dynamics of soft matter systems. Dr. Bahr completed his chemistry studies at the Technical University of Berlin from 1978 to 1984, earning his Diplom in 1984. He then worked as a scientific staff member at TU Berlin from 1984 to 1988, completed his doctorate in 1988, and served as a scientific assistant from 1989 to 1995. He received his habilitation in Physical Chemistry in 1992 and was a Heisenberg Fellow and Privatdozent at the University of Marburg from 1996 to 2000. Prior to joining the Max Planck Institute, he worked as a software developer in Berlin from 2001 to 2004. Dr. Bahr's research spans multiple areas of soft matter physics with a focus on liquid crystals. His group investigates the structure and dynamics of smectic films, particularly focal conic domains that form under antagonistic boundary conditions. They study how substrate patterning affects domain formation, the influence of anchoring strength on domain size, and the effects of phase sequence on domain morphology. The group also explores liquid crystal interfaces, microfluidics of nematic systems, and smectic membranes in aqueous environments. Dr. Bahr's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on the intersection of liquid crystal physics and microfluidics. His work explores topological defects in nematic systems, self-propelling liquid crystal droplets, and the manipulation of disclination lines. There's a clear progression from fundamental studies of smectic film structures to applications in active matter and photonic devices. His research increasingly incorporates computational methods to model director field structures and explores how liquid crystal systems can be used for cargo transportation and optical applications. Dr. Bahr has received several prestigious awards throughout his career: 1993 Heinz-Maier-Leibnitz-Preis, awarded by the Federal Minister for Education and Science 1990 Glenn Brown Award, awarded by the International Liquid Crystal Society 1989 Schering-Preis, awarded by the Society of Friends of the Technical University of Berlin Dr. Bahr has supervised numerous PhD students whose dissertations reflect the breadth of his research interests. His students have investigated topics ranging from liquid crystals in aqueous micellar solutions to surface ordering at liquid crystal interfaces, structure formation in smectic films, and nematic liquid crystals in microfluidic environments. His research has been supported by the Max Planck Society and likely other German research funding agencies. His collaborative work with researchers across Europe and beyond demonstrates strong international connections in the field of soft matter physics. Dr. Bahr leads the 'Structure Formation in Soft Matter' research group within the Department of Dynamics of Complex Fluids at the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization. His team employs various experimental techniques including atomic force microscopy (AFM) to study surface structures of liquid crystal films, optical microscopy to observe domain formation, and specialized setups for investigating liquid crystal interfaces and microfluidic systems. The group collaborates extensively with other researchers both within the Max Planck Institute and internationally, as evidenced by the diverse author lists on their publications.

Oommen Vargheseمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• biomaterials
• drug delivery
• nucleic acid chemistry
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Oommen Varghese is an Associate Professor and University Lecturer at the Department of Chemistry, Ångström Laboratory at Uppsala University, specializing in Macromolecular Chemistry. He serves as a group leader at the Translational Chemical Biology laboratory, a position he has held since 2011. His research program focuses on the intersection of synthetic organic chemistry, cell and molecular biology, and preclinical research for translational medicine. Dr. Varghese's research spans multiple disciplines with a primary focus on: Biomaterial science, particularly hyaluronic acid-based hydrogels Regenerative medicine, with emphasis on bone tissue engineering Nucleic acids therapeutics, including engineered plasmid DNA, siRNA, and microRNA Drug delivery systems for clinical translation Stem cell research and synthetic biology applications His recent publications demonstrate significant innovation in 3D bioprinting of dynamic hydrogels, crosslinking chemistry for enhanced material properties, and the development of nucleic acid delivery systems that address major bottlenecks in clinical translation. His work bridges fundamental chemistry with practical medical applications, particularly in tissue engineering, neural regeneration, and cancer therapy. Dr. Varghese leads an interdisciplinary research team comprising PhD students, postdocs, and master's students with exceptional skills in both cell biology and synthetic chemistry. His laboratory maintains state-of-the-art facilities for organic synthesis as well as cell and molecular biology research, enabling a truly translational approach to chemical biology. The research group actively collaborates across disciplines, as evidenced by the diverse authorship on publications, and continues to recruit ambitious researchers interested in science at the chemistry-biology-medicine interface.