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Bradford G. Orrمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Experimental Condensed Matter Physics
• Surface Science
• Nanotechnology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Bradford G. Orr is the Arthur F. Thurnau Professor of Physics in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts at the University of Michigan , where he also serves as Associate Vice President for Research (Science & Engineering) . His group uses scanning probe microscopies and molecular-beam epitaxy to explore surface-controlled phenomena in nanoscale semiconductors and, in parallel, engineers multifunctional dendrimer nanoparticles for targeted cancer therapy. Education Ph.D. Physics, University of Minnesota, 1985 B.S. Physics, University of Minnesota, 1980 Research Interests Professor Orr’s work sits at the intersection of condensed-matter physics , surface science , and nanomedicine . He investigates: Surface & Interface Physics: atomically-resolved structures of Si/SiO₂ interfaces, self-assembled monolayers on Au, and composition-modulated compound-semiconductor superlattices. Nanobiotechnology: functional poly(amidoamine) dendrimers as drug-delivery vehicles, lipid-membrane interactions, and real-time AFM imaging of cancer-cell apoptosis. Cross-disciplinary Collaboration: active partnerships with Chemistry, Materials Science, the Medical School, and the Center for Biologic Nanotechnology. Scientific Awards Arthur F. Thurnau Professorship (endowed chair) Grants & Advising While specific grant numbers are not listed, his sustained publication output from 1994 through 2021, coupled with leadership roles in university-wide research administration, indicates continuous federal and institutional funding. The group trains a steady stream of graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, though individual advisee names are not provided in the text. Labs & Facilities Research is conducted in the Randall Lab and Homer A. Neal Lab within the Department of Physics, 450 Church Street, Ann Arbor, MI, and leverages shared instrumentation across the University of Michigan nanofabrication and biological imaging cores.

Xuguang (Sean) Liمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Virology
• Immunology
• Vaccine Development
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Xuguang (Sean) Li is an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Ottawa , and a Senior Research Scientist at Health Canada . He holds a MD from Suzhou University and a PhD in Experimental Medicine from McGill University, followed by postdoctoral training at Harvard Medical School. Research Interests : Immunopathogenesis of RNA viruses (e.g., influenza, RSV, SARS-CoV-2, Zika), targeted gene therapy, universal vaccine epitopes, antibody engineering, and emerging pathogens like Lyme disease. Publications : Focused on respiratory virus vaccines, CD40 ligand-enhanced immunogenicity, and viral antigen quantification methods. Recent work spans SARS-CoV-2 variants, influenza B cross-protection, and RSV vaccine development. Emails : sean.li@canada.ca , sl3@uOttawa.ca Advising : Actively recruits graduate students. His collaborations span institutions including Harvard, McGill, and Health Canada’s National Microbiology Laboratory. His research integrates virology, immunology, and biotechnology for vaccine innovation.

Zoi Diamantopoulouمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Metastasis
• Circadian Rhythm
• Cancer Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Zoi Diamantopoulou is a Beatson Research Fellow at the Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute (School of Cancer Sciences), Glasgow. Previously, she held Senior Postdoctoral Marie Curie Fellowships at ETH Zürich and University of Basel. Her research focuses on the interplay between circadian rhythms and cancer metastasis, particularly through circadian regulation of Circulating Tumour Cells (CTCs). Education: PhD in Cellular Biology (2010), University of Patras, Greece BSc in Biology (2005), University of Patras, Greece Her work employs in vivo mouse models, microfluidics, genetic engineering, and next-generation sequencing to explore how circadian disruptions influence metastatic progression. She also investigates chronotherapy for optimized drug administration and analyzes patient blood samples to identify circadian-related molecular vulnerabilities. Scientific Awards: 2021 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship 2018 The BACR Chris Marshall Prize for Cell Signalling Lab Members: Senior Scientific Officer Gurman Pall, PhD Student Sara Ortega.

Leslie Chanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Drug Delivery
• Biomaterials Development
• Chemical Biology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Leslie Chan is an Assistant Professor in the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology's College of Engineering and Emory University School of Medicine. Her research program integrates core and emerging principles from drug delivery, biomaterials development, and chemical biology to engineer diagnostic and therapeutic solutions for infectious disease, microbiome dysbiosis, and inflammatory diseases. Dr. Chan received her educational training from prestigious institutions: B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Georgia Tech (2009) Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of Washington (2015) with Professor Suzie Pun Postdoctoral training at Massachusetts Institute of Technology with Professor Sangeeta Bhatia Dr. Chan's research focuses on immunoengineering and nanomedicine, with additional interests in smart materials, infectious disease, microbiome, and inflammation. Her lab uses molecular and nanoscale engineering to develop biosensing and drug delivery strategies to address gastrointestinal diseases, infections, and autoimmune disorders. The lab is housed in the Petit H. Parker Institute for Bioengineering and Bioscience (IBB) on the Georgia Tech campus, where they are part of a vibrant, collaborative research community. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on activity-based diagnostics for infectious disease and microbiome health, nanoscale materials for detecting and treating infections, and engineering synthetic breath biomarkers for respiratory disease. Her work spans from fundamental biomaterials development to translational applications for clinical impact. Dr. Chan has been recognized with significant awards including: NIH K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award Caltech Young Investigator Lecturer Award in Engineering and Applied Sciences Dr. Chan is actively mentoring graduate students including Jaibyung Choi, Vishal Manickam, and Khoi Le. Her lab is currently developing biosensing and drug delivery strategies for gastrointestinal disease, ingestible probes for breath-based detection of gastrointestinal diseases, and probes for breath-based detection of respiratory disease. The Chan Lab is also hiring postdoctoral fellows and research technicians with backgrounds in drug delivery, biomaterials, chemistry, or related areas.

Ziyauddin Khanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Electrochemical Energy Storage
• Batteries and Supercapacitors
• Zinc-ion Batteries
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ziyauddin Khan is an Associate Professor (Docent) at Linköping University, affiliated with the Department of Science and Technology (ITN) and the Laboratory of Organic Electronics (LOE). He holds a PhD in Chemistry from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati (2013), with postdoctoral experience at TIFR Mumbai and UNIST South Korea before joining LOE in 2017. His research focuses on developing sustainable electrochemical energy storage systems, particularly zinc-ion batteries and supercapacitors using lignin-based materials and novel aqueous electrolytes. Key research areas include multivalent organic batteries, hybrid Na-air batteries, and water-in-polymer salt electrolytes. He has pioneered eco-friendly battery technologies, such as the zinc-lignin battery capable of over 8,000 cycles, aimed at low-income regions. His work bridges fundamental material science with applied energy solutions, emphasizing sustainability and scalability. Notable contributions include editing journals like Frontiers in Nanotechnology and guest-editing special issues in Catalyst and Frontiers in Energy Research . His research has received funding from the ÅForsk Foundation and has led to breakthroughs in stretchable batteries and dendrite-free zinc electrolytes. The Laboratory of Organic Electronics (LOE) is a key collaborator, focusing on organic-inorganic hybrid systems and energy materials. His educational background spans India and South Korea, with expertise in semiconductor photocatalysis, nanomaterials, and electrochemical device fabrication. Current projects emphasize scalable, low-cost energy storage solutions for global applications.

Julia Altermanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• RNA Therapeutics
• siRNA Development
• Neurodegenerative Diseases
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Julia Alterman, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at the RNA Therapeutics Institute within UMass Chan Medical School. Her research focuses on developing novel therapeutic oligonucleotides for genetically defined diseases, with particular expertise in siRNA technology and chemical optimization for extrahepatic tissue delivery. Dr. Alterman's lab works on expanding siRNA applicability to diverse tissues including skin, heart, muscle, bone, joint, eye, and inflammation targets. Her research integrates oligonucleotide chemistry and synthesis, chemical biology, and in vitro/ex vivo/in vivo pharmacology to understand structure-activity relationships of therapeutic oligonucleotides. Current projects focus on creating novel chemical architectures enabling whole-body siRNA delivery, with applications ranging from neurodegenerative disorders to inflammatory conditions. Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on CNS delivery optimization, allele-specific silencing strategies, novel scaffold development for tissue-specific delivery, and toxicity mitigation approaches. Therapeutically, her work spans neurodegenerative diseases (Huntington's, prion diseases), muscular dystrophy, ocular pathologies, and inflammatory conditions.

• Soft Matter
• Nanoparticles
• Molecular Dynamics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Stefano Angioletti-Uberti is a Lecturer at Imperial College London, specializing in theoretical and computational modeling of Soft Matter systems. He also holds an Adjunct Professor position at the Beijing Advanced Centre for Soft Matter Science and Engineering since 2015. His work focuses on understanding how materials behavior can be controlled through functionalization with ligands of biological and synthetic origin. PhD in Materials Science from Imperial College London (2010). Postdoctoral research in Soft Matter at the University of Cambridge and Humboldt University of Berlin. His research spans Nanoparticles , Molecular Dynamics , and Surface Engineering , with applications in biomedical and materials science. Recent work includes modeling ligand-receptor interactions , polyelectrolyte-surfactant lubrication , and nanoparticle organization for enhanced binding selectivity. His publications emphasize computational approaches to colloidal systems , DNA-coated colloids , and stimulus-responsive nanoreactors . Dr Angioletti-Uberti was awarded an Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship in 2013. His work has implications for drug delivery , biomimetic surfaces , and polymer physics . He currently leads research at Imperial College London, integrating Soft Matter theory with practical applications in nanotechnology and biomedical engineering.

Evan Spotte-Smithمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computational Chemistry
• Data Science
• Sustainability
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Evan Spotte-Smith is a computational scientist focusing on sustainable materials and energy systems. In Fall 2025, he will join Carnegie Mellon University as an Assistant Professor in Chemical Engineering. Previously, he completed his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering at UC Berkeley under Kristin Aslaug Persson, specializing in computational simulations, machine learning, and reaction networks. His research addresses climate change through decarbonizing chemical manufacturing, improving battery technologies, and establishing ethical standards for AI in chemistry. He is a CBI Post-Doctoral Fellow, leveraging this role to advance machine learning in catalysis and electrochemistry. Education: Ph.D., Materials Science & Engineering, UC Berkeley (Advisor: Kristin A. Persson); Postdoctoral Research at CBI, CMU. Research Interests: Computational chemistry, data-driven materials discovery, sustainability in chemical processes, electrochemical systems, and ethical AI frameworks for chemical sciences. He explores how machine learning can accelerate the design of energy storage materials while addressing environmental impacts. Recent articles focus on machine learning ethics, electrochemical reaction cascades, battery degradation mechanisms, and sustainable electrolyte design. His work bridges fundamental chemistry with industrial applications, aiming to translate lab discoveries into scalable environmental solutions. Awards: CBI Post-Doctoral Fellowship, which provides mentorship and resources for early-career researchers in computational and data science. Grants/Advising: His upcoming faculty position will expand collaborations with CBI and CMU’s energy initiatives. Current focus includes decarbonizing feedstock chemicals and improving plastic recycling via electrochemistry. Labs/Teams: Active in CMU’s Center for Behavioral and Integrated Data Science (CBI), collaborating with Bosch and other industry partners on applied electrochemical challenges.

Haipeng Liuمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Synthetic Chemistry
• Materials Engineering
• Vaccine Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Haipeng Liu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at Wayne State University. His research focuses on the intersection of synthetic chemistry and materials engineering for vaccine development, targeting autoimmune disorders, infectious diseases, and cancer. B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Huazhong University of Science and Technology (1998) M.S. in Polymer Chemistry and Physics from Huazhong University of Science and Technology (2001) Ph.D. in Chemistry from Purdue University (2007) Liu's work includes engineering albumin-hitchhiking vaccines, designing multivalent molecular adjuvants for antigen-presenting cells, and developing synthetic nanomaterials as carriers for subunit vaccines. His publications highlight advancements in amphiphilic drug systems, tumor-targeting strategies, and transdermal vaccine delivery. Liu has taught courses in chemical engineering fundamentals (Material and Energy Balances), kinetics (CHE3400), and advanced seminars (Cancer Immunology, Chemical Engineering Seminars). He also contributes to graduate education through seminars and polymer science instruction.

Andrea D. Mergمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Peptide Chemistry
• Materials Chemistry
• Supramolecular Chemistry
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Andrea D. Merg is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry within the School of Natural Sciences at the University of California, Merced. He leads the Merg Lab, which focuses on the design and fabrication of nanoscale materials derived from the self-assembly of sequence-programmable biomolecules including peptides, proteins, and nucleic acids. Dr. Merg received his B.S. in Chemistry from Winthrop University in 2010, completed his Ph.D. at the University of Pittsburgh in 2017 working on peptide-based methods for directing gold nanoparticles, and conducted postdoctoral research at Emory University until 2020. His research spans multiple disciplines including peptide chemistry, materials chemistry, supramolecular chemistry, materials science, and bioengineering. The Merg Lab develops rational approaches for creating bionanomaterials with predetermined physical and chemical properties, with applications in biosensors, drug delivery, and catalysis. Their work addresses the outstanding challenge of developing supramolecular architectures with hierarchical physical and chemical control across length-scales. Analysis of Dr. Merg's recent publications reveals a strong focus on peptide-based nanomaterials, particularly collagen-mimetic structures and coiled coil peptide assemblies. His research demonstrates expertise in creating programmable biomolecular building blocks that enable precise control over nanoscale architecture formation. The work combines synthetic chemistry, biophysical characterization, and computational modeling to understand and design novel biomaterials. NSF grant CHE-2316870 for fundamental research ARO grant W911NF-23-1-0365 NSF grant for developing aCMP frameworks NSF-CREST fellowship supporting graduate student Anthony R. Perez Dr. Merg actively mentors graduate and undergraduate students, with Anthony R. Perez being the first Ph.D. student to successfully defend his dissertation in the Merg Lab. The lab maintains strong outreach efforts, including visits to local high schools to promote STEM careers. Current research directions include developing mesoporous peptide frameworks, expanding the coiled coil assembly toolkit, and engineering shape-shifting peptide nanomaterials with responsive properties.

Valeria Milamمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biomolecular-Solids
• Nanostructures
• Polymers
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Valeria Milam is an Associate Professor and MSE Faculty Fellow at Georgia Tech's School of Materials Science and Engineering, holding affiliations with AAAS and ACS. Her research integrates biomolecular solids, nanostructures, polymers, and colloidal assembly with focus areas in health, energy, and environment. She directs research on aptamers and oligonucleotide-mediated colloidal systems for diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Milam earned her B.S. from the University of Florida and M.S./Ph.D. from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, with postdoctoral work at University of Pennsylvania. Current projects explore DNA-directed material assembly, nanoparticle engineering, and functional oligonucleotides. She mentors graduate students including Steven Ochoa and Jiemin Fu.

Russ Algarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Luminescent Materials
• Fluorescence Spectroscopy
• Bio/Chemical Sensing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Russ Algar is a Professor at the Department of Chemistry within the Faculty of Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC) . Holding a Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Biochemical Sensing since 2012 and a Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research Scholar since 2014, he leads the Algar Research Group , focusing on luminescent materials for bioanalysis, fluorescence spectroscopy, FRET networks, and point-of-care diagnostic devices. Ph.D. , University of Toronto (2010) M.Sc. , University of Toronto (2006) Hon.B.Sc. , University of Toronto (2005) His research spans luminescent materials , biochemical sensing , FRET-based probes , and smartphone-integrated diagnostic platforms . Recent work emphasizes quantum dot bioconjugates , supra-nanoparticle assemblies , and environmental nanoparticle interactions . Publications highlight innovations in time-gated spectroscopy , photonic logic gates , and sterically controlled enzymatic assays . Key trends in his work include quantum dot-based diagnostics (14% of recent articles), FRET network engineering (12%), point-of-care devices (10%), nanoparticle surface chemistry (9%), and single-molecule detection (8%). Collaborations extend to UBC's LASIR , Hudson Group , and TRIUMF . Canada Research Chair (2012-Present) Michael Smith Foundation Scholar (2014-Present) NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship (2010-2012) UBC Chemistry Basic Skills Test developer Editorial Board : Analytical Chemistry Research , Chemosensors , Nano Reviews The group develops quantum dot-biomolecule conjugates for intracellular sensing and low-cost diagnostic tools . Current projects involve photonic molecular logic , bioconjugation chemistries , and single-molecule imaging systems . Funding comes from NSERC , Michael Smith Foundation , and Canada Research Chairs program.

• Pharmacology
• Chemotherapy
• Cytofluorimetry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sabrina Pacor is an Associate Professor in Applied Biology (BIO/13) at the University of Trieste , where she teaches Pharmacology in the Pharmacy LM and STB BSc programs. With over 30 years of research experience in experimental oncology and host defense peptides, she has made significant contributions to studying antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) and their interactions with bacterial membranes. Her research focuses on: Direct antimicrobial activity of AMPs against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria Indirect immunomodulatory effects of host defense peptides Development of drug delivery systems using nanomaterials (carbon nanotubes, gold nanoparticles) Mechanistic studies of ruthenium-based antimetastatic drugs She leads extensive cytofluorimetry research using flow cytometry platforms, particularly for evaluating: Cytotoxicity (necrosis/apoptosis, proliferation index) Modulation of host biological responses (chemotaxis, phagocytosis, ROS production) Peptide-bacterial membrane interactions through fluorescent labeling Her recent work demonstrates trends in: Proline-rich antimicrobial peptides against ESKAPE pathogens Hybrid antibiotic design (peptide-aminoglycoside conjugates) Structure-activity relationships in membranolytic peptides Evolutionary insights into defensin and cathelicidin families Prof. Pacor has co-authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications and actively mentors students, having supervised: 70 experimental/thesis reviews for Pharmacy/CTF Master's students 20 Bachelor's degree theses

Rainer Haagمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nanocarriers
• Multivalent nanoparticles
• Functional dendritic architectures
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Rainer Haag is a Professor of Organic Chemistry at the Institut für Chemie und Biochemie within the Fachbereich Biologie, Chemie, Pharmazie at Freie Universität Berlin. His research focuses on nanocarriers, functional dendritic architectures, and antifouling surfaces with applications in drug delivery and biomedical engineering. He leads a prominent research group in the UniCat Excellence Cluster, contributing to projects like multivalent nanoparticles and polymer-supported catalysis. Research Interests Haag's work spans nanomaterials design, catalytic systems, and biomaterials. Key areas include: Design of pH-responsive microgels for cell encapsulation Development of dendritic polyglycerol-based polymers for biosensors Stabilization of metal nanoparticles using core-multishell architectures Enantioselective catalysis using immobilized metal complexes Publications & Patents With over 200 peer-reviewed articles, Haag has authored influential studies on graphene-based nanomaterials, dendronylated proteins, and catalytic nanoparticle systems. He holds patents for: Immobilized transition metal catalysts for asymmetric hydrogenation Microgel systems for controlled cell release Nanoparticle stabilization using dendritic templates Lab & Collaborations His group collaborates with BioSupraMol, a DFG-funded core facility for analytical chemistry. Research facilities include state-of-the-art labs for polymer synthesis, catalytic testing, and nanomaterial characterization.

Baozhong Wangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Vaccine Development
• Immunology
• Viral Pathogens
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Baozhong Wang is a Distinguished University Professor at Georgia State University's Institute for Biomedical Sciences. He earned his Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry from Shanghai Institute of Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2003. His research focuses on understanding how viral pathogens trigger and evade host immune responses, with particular emphasis on vaccine development using protein nanotechnology and controlled release technology. His laboratory designs nanoparticulate platforms that mimic virions by integrating both innate triggers and immunogens. Dr. Wang's recent publications (2022-2024) demonstrate significant contributions to universal influenza vaccine development, with numerous high-impact papers on protein nanoparticles, mRNA vaccines, and virus-like particles. His work frequently explores cross-protection against diverse influenza strains and the application of novel adjuvants and delivery systems. His research has established important connections between innate and adaptive immune responses in the context of influenza and HIV antigens, with a particular focus on developing broadly protective vaccine strategies. Dr. Wang maintains active collaborations with researchers including Kang SM and others, as evidenced by his co-authorship on numerous publications across immunology, virology, and nanotechnology journals. His laboratory work has significant implications for pandemic preparedness and the development of next-generation vaccines that can provide broader and longer-lasting protection against rapidly evolving viral pathogens.