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Sheng Shenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nanophotonics
• Nanoscale Energy Transport and Conversion
• Advanced Manufacturing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Sheng Shen is a Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) , with courtesy appointments in the Departments of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering . He earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (Minor in Electrical Engineering) from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) , and his B.S. and M.S. from Huazhong University of Science and Technology in China. Prior to joining CMU in 2011, he conducted postdoctoral research at UC-Berkeley . Education: Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, MIT (2010) B.S. & M.S., Power Engineering & Engineering Thermophysics, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (2000 & 2003) Research interests include nanophotonics , nanoscale energy transport and conversion , nanofabrication , and advanced manufacturing , with applications in thermal management , light sources and devices , thermal emission control , solar energy conversion , infrared sensing , and multifunctional materials . His work leverages interdisciplinary expertise in thermal and optical measurements , material synthesis , device fabrication , and theoretical modeling . Recent publications highlight advancements in infrared radiation control , thermal interface materials , metasurface engineering , and graphene-based nanosystems . His scientific awards include: NSF CAREER Award DARPA Director's Fellowship DARPA Young Faculty Award Elsevier/JQSRT Raymond Viskanta Award CMU Dean's Early Career Fellowship Philomathia Foundation Research Fellowship Hewlett-Packard Best Paper Award Best Paper Award, Julius Springer Forum Advising spans Ph.D. and postdoctoral researchers in nanoscale energy systems, with alumni contributing to solar energy conversion , infrared sensing , and flexible electronics . His lab receives funding from ARL, DARPA, DOE, DTRA, NASA, NSF, and ONR , and recently secured a DURIP award for instrumentation.

• Photonics
• Neuromorphic Engineering
• Optical Communications
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Paul Prucnal is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Princeton University, affiliated with the Princeton Materials Institute (PMI). He leads the Lightwave Communications Research Lab, focusing on ultrafast optical techniques for communication networks and neuromorphic photonics. His research spans optical security, CDMA networks, nonlinear signal processing, and photonic neurons. Education: Ph.D., Columbia University (1979) M.Phil., Columbia University (1978) M.S., Electrical Engineering, Columbia University (1976) A.B., Bowdoin College, summa cum laude (1974) Research Interests: Optical Network Security (eavesdropping/jamming countermeasures) Optical CDMA for broadband networks Silicon photonic neuromorphic computing RF interference cancellation in wireless systems Photonic spiking neurons mimicking biological organisms Awards: National Academy of Inventors Fellow (2017) 10+ teaching awards including Princeton's President's Award (2015) OSA/IEEE Fellowships (1992, 1997) Labs/Teams: Leads the Lightwave Communications Lab, collaborating with government/industry partners. Lab alumni like Prof. Bhavin Shastri have achieved international recognition. Grants/Publications: Over 350 journal papers, 22 U.S. patents. Authored/co-authored Neuromorphic Photonics (2017) and edited Optical Code Division Multiple Access (2019). Current projects include photonic tensor processors and real-time RF signal processing.

Jered Haunمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biomedical Engineering
• Molecular Medicine
• Nanotechnology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jered Haun is an Associate Professor at the Samueli School of Engineering , University of California, Irvine , with joint appointments in Biomedical Engineering , Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering , and Materials Science and Engineering . Based in 3107 Natural Sciences II , his research focuses on developing nanoengineering and molecular medicine technologies to improve disease diagnosis and treatment. Email: jered.haun@uci.edu Phone: (949) 824-1243 Research Interests include: Nanomaterial Probes for molecular profiling and disease detection Microfabricated Platforms for cell analysis and tissue processing Targeted Delivery Carriers that interact with unique disease molecules Technologies employed in his lab encompass: Fluorescence imaging and MRI enhancements Bioorthogonal chemistry and nanosensor development Micro-NMR for tumor analysis Quantum dot-based detection systems Awards include: NIH National Cancer Institute's Innovative Molecular Analysis Technologies Funding The Haun Laboratory actively recruits graduate and undergraduate students for projects related to nanoengineering, molecular medicine, and microfluidic device development.

Susanna Thonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Renewable Energy Conversion
• Photovoltaics
• Nanomaterials Engineering
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Susanna Thon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Johns Hopkins University (JHU), affiliated with the Whiting School of Engineering. She serves as Associate Director of the Ralph O’Connor Sustainable Energy Institute (ROSEI) and a member of the Data Science and AI Institute. Her research focuses on nanomaterials engineering for optoelectronic devices, emphasizing solar energy conversion and sensing. Notable areas include plasmonic-photocatalytic systems using aluminum nanoparticles and nanostructured materials like colloidal quantum dots for next-generation devices. Thon holds a BSc from MIT (2005) and MSc/PhD in Physics from UC Santa Barbara (2008/2010). She joined JHU in 2013 after postdoctoral work at the University of Toronto. Her work is funded by agencies such as the NSF, U.S. Army, and Maryland Energy Innovation Institute. She has published over 50 peer-reviewed papers and received JHU’s Catalyst and Discovery awards. Key research projects include developing plasmonic systems to enhance light absorption in titanium dioxide and creating scalable fabrication techniques for optoelectronic materials. Thon’s team also advances quantum dot solar cells and novel characterization methods for energy materials. She actively participates in professional societies, including the Optical Society of America and IEEE. Her grants and collaborations aim to train the next generation in sustainable energy research, with recent initiatives funded through NSF and Space@Hopkins seed grants. Thon’s lab integrates nanophotonics, materials science, and machine learning to address global energy challenges.

W. Hong Yeoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Flexible Electronics
• Human Augmentation
• Micro and Nano Device Engineering
• +۶ مورد دیگر

W. Hong Yeo is a Professor in the Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering and Program Faculty in Bioengineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he also directs the WISH Center. He holds adjunct appointments in the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering. Previously, he was an Assistant Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University (2014-2016) and a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Beckman Institute. Dr. Yeo's research integrates nanomechanics, soft materials, and nano-microfabrication to develop bio-interfaced systems. Key areas include: Flexible Bioelectronics : Wearable/implantable sensors for health monitoring Human-Machine Interfaces : Neural prosthetics and soft robotics Translational Nanoengineering : Nanoparticle biosensing and diagnostics His publications (2023-2025) demonstrate strong focus on wireless health technologies, including multi-modal wearable systems, implantable sensors for cardiovascular/neurological monitoring, and AI-integrated diagnostics. Trends show increasing emphasis on closed-loop therapeutic systems and scalable manufacturing. Awards & Recognition : BMES Innovation and Career Development Award Virginia Commercialization Award Blavatnik Award Nominee NSF Summer Institute Fellowship Research funding sources include MEDARVA Foundation, NIH, DARPA, and industry partners like CooperVision. He leads the Center for Human-Centric Interfaces & Engineering , developing next-generation bio-interfaced systems.

• Antenna Design
• Wireless Communication
• RFID Technology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jari Holopainen is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering , Aalto University. His work focuses on advanced antenna systems, wireless communication, and RFID technologies, with significant contributions to broadband, tunable, and wearable antenna designs. Current affiliation: Aalto University Academic role: Senior Lecturer Research interests span antenna design for mobile terminals, microwave engineering, and machine learning applications in RF systems. His publications highlight innovations in: Bluetooth antennas for metallic smartwatches and jewelry Wideband and dual-polarized antenna arrays RFID transponders with beam steering Machine learning-driven load optimization 3D-printed and capacitive-coupling antenna structures Wave propagation and scattering analysis Scientific contributions include: 15+ peer-reviewed articles (2025-2020) Collaborations with leading researchers in electromagnetics (e.g., Ville Viikari, Pertti Vainikainen)

Kwantae Kimمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Power-Efficient Analog/Mixed-Signal Integrated Circuits
• Biomedical Sensor Systems
• Neuromorphic Sensor ICs
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kwantae Kim is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Electronics and Nanoengineering within Aalto University's School of Electrical Engineering . He leads the Tiny Systems and Circuits (TSirc) Group , focusing on power-efficient analog/mixed-signal ICs for biomedical and neuromorphic sensor systems. IEEE Senior Member (2025) Collaborates with institutions across Europe, Asia, and America Specializes in ultra-low-power AI-embedded IoT platforms His research emphasizes Tiny, Sensory, Intelligent, and Wireless IoT systems through: Development of energy-efficient IC architectures Democratizing access to advanced chip design Hardware-software co-design for edge computing Recent publications highlight innovations in: Spoken-language-understanding SoCs Temporal-sparsity-aware keyword spotting Open-source silicon frameworks Awards include: 2025 IEEE Senior Member 2023 Best Poster Award (AICAS) 2019 Samsung HumanTech Silver Award Research partnerships span: Prof. Tobi Delbruck (UZH/ETH Zurich) Prof. Hoi-Jun Yoo (KAIST) Prof. Shih-Chii Liu (UZH) Prof. Sohmyung Ha (NYU Abu Dhabi)

Metin Sittiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medical Microrobotics
• Bio-inspired Robotics
• Physical Intelligence
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Metin Sitti is a leading academic and researcher currently serving as Director at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems and affiliated faculty at Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute and Koç University's Schools of Medicine and Engineering. His interdisciplinary work bridges robotics, materials science, and biomedicine. His research interests center on medical microrobotics , bio-inspired robotics , and physical intelligence , exploring how intelligent behaviors can emerge from material properties and system design. He leads the Physical Intelligence Research Group , pioneering novel approaches in soft and micro-robotic systems. The scientific publications attributed to Prof. Sitti span diverse areas including micro-robotic locomotion, stimuli-responsive materials, and collective behavior in synthetic systems. Though specific titles are not listed, his body of work consistently contributes to robotics, nanotechnology, and biomedical engineering. Rahmi M. Koç Science Award ERC Advanced Grant IEEE Fellow National Science Foundation CAREER Award SPIE Nanoengineering Pioneer Award IEEE/ASME Best Mechatronics Paper Award Robotics: Science and Systems Conference Best Paper Award IEEE/RSJ Intelligent Robot Systems Conference Best Paper and Video Awards IEEE Robotics and Automation Conference Best Paper and Video Awards IEEE Robotics and Biomimetics Conference Best Paper and Video Awards Prof. Sitti has secured major grants including the ERC Advanced Grant and NSF CAREER Award, supporting high-impact research in intelligent materials and robotic systems. He has mentored numerous researchers and students across institutions, though specific advisees are not listed. His entrepreneurial initiative led to the founding of nanoGriptech Inc. in 2009, commercializing gecko-inspired microfiber adhesives. He leads the Physical Intelligence Department at the Max Planck Institute, where his team develops novel robotic materials and microsystems that exhibit intelligence through physical design rather than computation alone.

Joseph Wangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nanomachines
• Wearable Sensors
• Electrochemistry
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Joseph Wang is the Distinguished Professor of Nanoengineering and the SAIC Endowed Chair at UC San Diego. He leads the NBE Lab and directs the Center of Wearable Sensors and the Center for Mobile-health Systems. With over 50 researchers in his team, his work focuses on nanomachines, wearable sensors, electrochemistry, and analytical chemistry. His global citation ranking places him #13 in Chemistry and #31 in Materials Science, with an H-index of 217 and over 180,000 citations. He has been a Highly Cited Researcher since 2014 and ranks #4 in Nanoscience & Nanotechnology in the 2025 World Top 100 Scientists list. His research has led to groundbreaking innovations, including microrobots for lung cancer treatment, multiplexed microneedle sensors, and wearable devices for real-time health monitoring. He has been honored with prestigious awards such as the 2024 ACS Award in Analytical Chemistry, IEEE Sensors Council Award, and IUPAC Medal. He holds honorary doctorates from Comenius University and Charles University, and Woxsen University named its Chemistry Department after him. Key contributions include pioneering work in biohybrid microrobots, self-healing wearable devices, and sweat-based health monitoring systems. His lab’s work has been featured in Nature, Science, and The Economist. He co-authored influential books like Analytical Electrochemistry (4th ed.) and Nanomachines , and his research spans clinical applications, environmental sensing, and personalized medicine.

Elsa Prada Nuñezمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Condensed Matter Theory
• Quantum Materials
• Topological Insulators
• +۱۴ مورد دیگر

Elsa Prada Nuñez is a Senior Researcher at the Institute of Materials Science of Madrid (ICMM) under the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) . She leads the Quantum Dynamics of Materials (QUDYMA) group and currently serves as Head of the Theory Department. Her academic career spans multiple institutions, including the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM), Karlsruhe University, and Lancaster University, with a focus on condensed matter theory and quantum materials. PhD in Physics from UAM (2006) Tenured Scientist at ICMM-CSIC (2020-2025) Senior Researcher at ICMM-CSIC (2025-present) Her research explores quantum phenomena in low-dimensional materials and nanostructures, particularly topological insulators, Majorana zero modes in hybrid nanowires, graphene and 2D crystals, disorder effects, magnetotransport, spintronics, quantum pumping, straintronics, and exciton dynamics. She has directed over 20 students across PhD, Master's, and undergraduate levels, including notable projects on full-shell hybrid nanowires and twisted bilayer graphene. Recent publications highlight advancements in Josephson junctions, Majorana detection, and topological superconductivity in full-shell nanowires. Awards include the Young Female Scientist 2021 from the Royal Academy of Sciences of Spain and Mastercard, and the 2022 Certamen Universitario 'Arquímedes' First Award as a tutor. She has secured significant grants from the Spanish government and European collaborations for projects on quantum materials and topological superconductivity. Principal Investigator for €139,150 Spanish government grant (PID2021-125343NB-I00) Lead on €5,000 ICMM-CSIC grant (2020-2021) Participant in €3.48M EU AndQC project (2019-2023)

Tiginyanu Ionمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nanotechnologies
• Nanomaterials
• Metamaterials
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ion Tiginyanu is a prominent materials scientist and academic leader. Currently serving as President of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova since 2019, he previously held roles including Vice-President (2012-2019), and has been Director of the National Center for Materials Study and Testing at Technical University of Moldova since 2001. His academic career includes visiting professorships at the University of Michigan (USA) and Technical University Darmstadt (Germany). He holds a Doctor Honoris Causa from Gheorghe Asachi Technical University and is a Fellow of SPIE. Education: Graduated Moscow Institute of Physics and Engineering (1978), PhD in Semiconductor Physics from Lebedev Institute (1982), Habilitation from Institute of Applied Physics (1991), and became Full Professor in 1993. Research focuses on nanotechnologies, metamaterials, and nanoarchitectures with applications in photonics, electronics, and biomedical engineering. His work produced over 400 publications (H-index 42) and 52 patents. Key achievements include developing novel semiconductor compounds and aero-materials for electromagnetic applications. Grants & Awards: Over 20 major recognitions including National Prize in Science (2004), WIPO 'Outstanding Inventor' (2011), and Honorary Doctorates from Romania/Japan. Labs: Leads the National Center for Materials Study and Testing, and collaborates internationally with institutions like TU Darmstadt and University of Michigan.

Christina Tringidesمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neural Engineering
• Soft Materials
• Hydrogels
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Christina Tringides is a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Materials Science and NanoEngineering at Rice University, affiliated with the Neuroengineering Initiative (NEI). She holds the CPRIT Scholar in Cancer Research title and leads the Tringides Lab, which develops soft materials and neurotechnologies for neural system interfaces. Her interdisciplinary work spans from cellular to organ levels, addressing both in vivo and in vitro applications. Education: B.S. in Materials Science & Engineering and Physics from MIT (2015); Ph.D. in Biophysics from Harvard University (2022) under David Mooney. Postdoctoral research at ETH Zürich with Janos Vörös as an ETH Fellow. Recognized with awards including the WIMA laureate (2023), NSF GRFP (2017), and Fulbright Scholar (2015). Research focuses on hydrogels, bioelectronics, and implantable electrode arrays. Key projects include biomimetic in vitro platforms for neural studies and viscoelastic biohybrid interfaces for neuromodulation. Her lab’s innovations aim to advance neurological disorder treatments and diagnostics. Scientific contributions include over 20 peer-reviewed articles, with recent work emphasizing conductive hydrogels, synaptic stimulation systems, and immunotherapy biomaterials. Active in professional organizations like the Materials Research Society and American Chemical Society.

• Materials Science
• Functional Materials
• Failure Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ricardo J. Zednik is a Professor in the Practice in the Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering at Rice University since 2023. Previously, he served as a Professor at the École de Technologie Supérieure de l’Université du Québec (Montréal, Canada) from 2014 to 2022. He holds dual undergraduate degrees from Rice University (BS in Materials Science & Engineering and BA in Economics, 2003) and advanced degrees from Stanford University (MS 2005, PhD 2008 in Materials Science & Engineering). His expertise spans functional materials , failure analysis of complex materials systems, and materials characterization . He advises executive clients across industries including medical devices, automotive, consumer electronics, construction, and energy sectors. Zednik is licensed as a Professional Engineer in California (MT1961), Texas (109645), and Québec (5055785), and holds membership in the Ordre des Ingénieurs du Québec. Teaching focuses include core materials science topics, engineering design principles, and failure analysis methodologies. His consulting work bridges academic research with industrial applications, influencing decision-making at Fortune 500 firms and startups alike.

• Polymeric Biomaterials
• Hydrogels and Microgels
• Infection-Resisting Biomaterials
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Matthew Libera is a Professor of Material Science and Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology, affiliated with the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science. He leads the Laboratory for Multiscale Imaging (LMSI), a shared facility for advanced imaging and analysis. His work focuses on biomaterials, hydrogels, infection-resistant surfaces, and electron microscopy techniques. Libera has held roles including Associate Dean of Engineering and Science (2013–2018) and has been a visiting professor at institutions like the University of Rhode Island (2021–2022). He chairs the Stevens Conference on Bacteria-Material Interactions and has authored numerous publications on antimicrobial surfaces and material characterization. His research interests span biomaterials-associated infections, directed self-assembly of polymers, and cryo-electron microscopy applications. He pioneered microgel-based antimicrobial coatings and developed molecular beacon technologies for diagnostics. Libera’s awards include the Morton Professorship for Teaching Excellence (2010–2011) and the Jess N. Davis Award for Research (1998). His work integrates nanotechnology, material science, and biomedicine to address challenges in infection prevention and biomaterial design. Libera’s publications highlight advancements in microgel functionality, surface patterning via electron-beam lithography, and antimicrobial delivery systems. His lab’s capabilities in multiscale imaging enable detailed studies of biomaterial-bacteria interactions. Ongoing efforts aim to optimize self-defensive materials for medical implants and diagnostic tools.

Hadis Zarrinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Clean Energy Storage and Conversion
• Nanotechnology
• Materials Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Hadis Zarrin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Toronto Metropolitan University. Her research focuses on multifunctional nanoengineered materials for clean energy storage, environmental remediation, and wearable biosensors. PhD, University of Waterloo (2014) MSc, Iran University of Science and Technology (2008) BSc, Azad University (2004) Dr. Zarrin’s research spans Clean Energy Storage and Conversion , leveraging 2D nanomaterials (e.g., MXene, hBN, rGO) to advance Hydrogen Production , Fuel Cells , Supercapacitors , and Water Treatment . Her work integrates Nanotechnology with Electrochemistry to develop Smart Coatings and Flexible Electronics . Her recent publications (2024–2025) highlight innovations in MXene-hBN composites for energy devices, self-healing coatings , and environmental remediation via nanofibers. These studies emphasize scalable solutions for hydrogen generation , thermal management , and biomedical sensors . NSERC Alexander Graham Bell Canada Graduate Scholarship (2012–2014) Waterloo Institute of Nanotechnology Fellowship (2012–2014) Waterloo President Graduate Scholarship (2012–2014) As a mentor, Dr. Zarrin encourages students to embrace creativity and risk in problem-solving. She leads the Nano-Engineering Laboratory for Energy and Environmental Technologies , fostering interdisciplinary innovation.