جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Miriam B. Goodmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Molecular Biology
• Mechanotransduction
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Miriam B. Goodman holds the Mrs. George A. Winzer Professorship of Cell Biology at Stanford University , with affiliations in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology , Bio-X , and the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute . As Chair of the Molecular and Cellular Physiology Department (2017–present) and former Deputy Director of the Stanford Neuroscience Institute (2013–2017), she leads interdisciplinary research bridging neuroscience, biophysics, and molecular physiology . Education : Ph.D. in Neurobiology, The University of Chicago (1995) Sc.B. in Biochemistry, Brown University (1986) Her research focuses on molecular mechanotransduction using C. elegans to investigate touch sensation, temperature detection, and neuronal stress resilience . Key methodologies include quantitative behavioral analysis , CRISPR gene editing , and in vivo electrophysiology . Recent work explores mechanical forces in feeding through upconverting microgauges and chemosensory integration of plant-derived molecules. Her publications span neurobiological mechanisms , biomechanical sensor design , and ecological signal processing , with a 2025 Nature study on ingestible nanosensors and a 2024 Current Biology paper on mechanosensory complex organization . Scientific Awards : Distinguished Alumni Award, University of Chicago (2024) Landis Award for Outstanding Mentoring, NIH (2019) Michael and Kate Barany Award, Biophysical Society (2014) Klingenstein Fellow in Neuroscience (2005-2008) McKnight Scholar Award (2005-2008) Prize in Neurobiology, Eppendorf & Science (2004) As an advisor, she mentors doctoral candidates in the Biophysics , Molecular and Cellular Physiology , and Neurosciences Ph.D. programs , including Madeline Cooper and Caroline Arellano-Garcia. Her lab collaborates with UC San Diego's Vergassola Group on mechanosensory physics and Stanford Microsystems Lab on optical sensor design .

Norbert Schererمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biophysics
• Materials Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry
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Norbert F. Scherer is a Professor of Chemistry at the University of Chicago , with affiliations to the James Franck Institute and the Institute for Biophysical Dynamics. His research spans biophysics, materials chemistry, and optical physics, focusing on nonequilibrium systems, nanoplasmonics, and cellular transport mechanisms. B.S., University of Chicago (1982) Ph.D., California Institute of Technology (1989) Research Highlights: Optical matter self-organization and nanoscale light-powered machines Optical magnetism in nanoplasmonic meta-materials Intracellular vesicle transport in diabetic cell models Development of ultrafast lasers, 4D microscopy, and image analysis methods Scientific Contributions: 2022 Optica C.E.K. Mees Medal 2015 Peter Debye Prize 2014 Vannevar Bush Fellowship 1997 Sloan Fellow 1993 Packard Fellow Student Advisees: Charlie Wright (PhD) Daozheng Gong His group collaborates on quantum dot integration, optical vector beam spectroscopy, and machine learning approaches to intracellular dynamics. Laboratory Focus: The Scherer Lab develops photonic methods for optical trapping, super-resolution microscopy, and nonequilibrium systems analysis, with applications in diabetes research and nanoscale machine design.

Huimin Kongمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Nanotechnology
• Gene Therapy
• Biomedical Engineering
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Dr. Huimin Kong is a Postdoctoral Associate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison , affiliated with the Gong Lab within the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery (WID). Her research focuses on nanotechnology applications for gene delivery and disease detection. Current work explores CRISPR/Cas9 delivery systems , extracellular vesicle detection , and nanomaterials for viral hepatitis treatment . Recent publications highlight innovations in antifouling liposomes , neutrophil-hitchhiking drug delivery , and liver-specific genome editing . Research spans nanotechnology , gene editing , and biomedical engineering , with applications in cancer therapy , viral disease detection , and immune system enhancement . The lab develops non-viral vectors and liquid biopsy platforms for precision medicine.

Stephen R. Leoneمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ultrafast Laser Investigations
• Soft X-ray Probing
• Attosecond Physics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Stephen R. Leone is the John R. Thomas Endowed Chair in Physical Chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley, with joint appointments in the Department of Chemistry and the Applied Science and Technology (AS&T) program. He leads experimental research in ultrafast laser molecular dynamics, chemical dynamics, and nanostructured materials investigations. Education: B.A., Northwestern University (1970) Ph.D., Physical Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley (1974) Research Interests: His work spans attosecond physics , soft x-ray probing , nanostructured materials , and chemical dynamics . Projects include femtosecond laser dynamics, time-resolved x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and ultralow-temperature gas-phase kinetics relevant to planetary atmospheres. Scientific Honors: Alfred P. Sloan Fellow (1977-1981) American Chemical Society Pure Chemistry Award (1982) Guggenheim Fellow (1988) National Security Science and Engineering Faculty Fellowship (2010) Member of the National Academy of Sciences (1995) Fellow of the American Physical Society, Optical Society of America, and American Association for the Advancement of Science Laboratory: His lab occupies multiple spaces (D40, D42, D39, D35, D60, D93 Hildebrand) and explores advanced techniques like apertureless near-field optical microscopy and attosecond pulse generation.

• BioNano Interactions
• Protein-Nanoparticle Interactions
• Quantitative BioNanoInteraction
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Kenneth Dawson is a Full Professor of Physical Chemistry and Director of the Centre for BioNano Interactions (CBNI) at University College Dublin's School of Chemistry. A pioneering figure in bionanoscience, he founded the concept of the 'protein corona,' which defines engineered nanoparticles' biological identity. His career spans leadership roles at UCD since 2007 and academic positions at institutions like the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of Oxford. Prof. Dawson's research focuses on: Nanoscale interactions between synthetic materials and biological systems Protein corona dynamics and its impact on nanoparticle targeting Quantitative modeling of nanoparticle uptake and trafficking Design of smart delivery systems via surface engineering Shape-dependent immunomodulation and epigenetic effects His recent publications analyze: 2025: Nanoparticle shape-driven T cell receptor modifications 2023: Ultrasmall nanoparticle behavior in biological systems 2022: Epigenetic regulation via nanoscale spatial stress 2021: Magnetic nanoparticle recovery for intracellular trafficking studies Scientific honors include Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (2017), Cozzarelli Prize (2008), and IBM Supercomputing Awards (1991). He serves on editorial boards for Nature Research and ACS Applied Bio Materials . As an educator, he has supervised multiple PhD students and coordinated modules in chemical thermodynamics. His grant portfolio includes EU-funded projects like HYBRID (2018-2022) and Bio-PADT (2023-2027), supporting interdisciplinary research in nanosafety and therapeutic applications.

Matteo Monaiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Heterogenous Catalysis
• Spectro-microscopy
• Small Molecule Activation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Matteo Monai serves as Assistant Professor in the Inorganic Chemistry and Catalysis research group within the Faculty of Science at Utrecht University. His research is conducted under the umbrella of the Institute for Sustainable and Circular Chemistry (ISCC), focusing on catalyst design and characterization for sustainable chemical processes. He maintains active collaborations within the ARC-CBBC consortium and contributes to the university's mission in Science for Sustainability. Monai's research interests center on pushing the boundaries of catalyst design using intermittent external stimuli to break traditional scaling relationships in catalysis. His primary focus areas include heterogenous catalysis, spectro-microscopy, and small molecule activation, with specific applications in CO 2 hydrogenation, dry methane reforming, and biomass conversion. His work emphasizes understanding how to develop better catalysts by tweaking their nanostructure both directly and through external stimuli such as stress and light. His recent publication record demonstrates a strong focus on operando characterization techniques to understand catalyst behavior under working conditions. The research trends show increasing sophistication in monitoring catalyst surfaces at work, with particular attention to metal-support interactions, carbon deposition mechanisms, and structure-activity relationships in CO 2 conversion processes. His work bridges fundamental surface science with practical applications in sustainable energy and chemical production. Scientific Awards: Robert Karl Grasselli 2020 Award Eni Young Researcher of the Year Award (2019) Premio Parmaliana (2017) Monai actively participates in collaborative research projects, including the recently awarded HyCARB project worth over 45 million euros. His work integrates experimental and theoretical approaches to develop structure-performance relationships for functional nanomaterials. He collaborates extensively within the ICC group and with international partners across Europe, contributing to both fundamental understanding and practical applications of catalytic materials. The researcher leads projects focused on developing advanced spectro-microscopic techniques to study nanomaterials in catalysis and environmental analysis. His laboratory works at the intersection of materials science, surface chemistry, and sustainable process engineering, with particular emphasis on understanding catalyst deactivation mechanisms and developing strategies to enhance catalyst longevity and selectivity.

• Nanoparticle Characterization
• Viral Biophysics
• Atomic Force Microscopy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mercedes Hernando Pérez is a Ramón y Cajal Researcher in the Department of Materials Physics at the Faculty of Sciences, Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM), where she leads an independent research line focused on nanoscale characterization of biological and synthetic nanoparticles using combined atomic force microscopy (AFM) and total internal reflection fluorescence (TIRF) techniques. Her academic credentials include: PhD in Condensed Matter Physics and Nanotechnology (2014) from UAM with Sobresaliente Cum Laude distinction Master of Biophysics (2006) from UAM Postgraduate Diploma in Education (CAP) from UCM (2006) BSc in Physics (Solid State Physics) from UAM (2005) Her research bridges fundamental biophysics and applied nanotechnology, with pioneering contributions to viral mechanics now extended to biomedical nanoparticle applications. She specializes in correlating optical and physical properties at the single-particle level, developing novel AFM methodologies for in-liquid characterization of viral capsids, bioadhesives, and synthetic nanoparticles. Current work focuses on biosynthetic nanocages for drug delivery and nanoplastics detection systems. Publication analysis reveals consistent high-impact output across virology, materials science, and nanotechnology journals, with increasing emphasis on biomedical applications since 2017. Her work demonstrates exceptional interdisciplinary integration, frequently appearing in journals like PNAS, ACS Nano, and Nature Communications. Key recognitions include: Ramón y Cajal Fellowship (2023) Juan de la Cierva Incorporation Fellowship (2017) Juan de la Cierva Training Fellowship (2015) Sobresaliente Cum Laude PhD distinction She currently directs two funded projects: PI of 'Mecano-optical characterization of nanoparticles' (SI3/PJI/2021-00216) and Co-PI of 'Nanoplastics fishing in seawater' (TED2021-129937B-I00), building advanced AFM+TIRF instrumentation for nanoparticle analysis. Her research group offers training in cutting-edge biophysical techniques with strong biomedical and environmental applications. Dr. Hernando Pérez's laboratory is establishing new protocols for simultaneous optical and mechanical characterization of nanoparticles in physiological conditions, with particular focus on charge dynamics and surface interactions relevant to drug delivery systems and environmental monitoring.

• Neural Pathways
• Neurobiology
• Optical Imaging
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Justus Verhagen is an Associate Research Scientist at Yale School of Medicine's Department of Radiology & Biomedical Imaging, with a secondary appointment at The John B. Pierce Laboratory. His work integrates behavioral and neural methods, utilizing optogenetic imaging and stimulation in awake rodents to study food perception and olfactory processing. Education: PhD in Neuroscience, University of Delaware (2001) MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience, University of Amsterdam (1996) Dr. Verhagen's research focuses on olfactory system dynamics , particularly retronasal smell encoding, temporal coding of odor signals, and input-output relationships in olfactory bulb glomeruli. Collaborative projects include multi-modal imaging (fMRI/calcium imaging) with Fahmeed Hyder and exploration of odor navigation through the NSF-funded BRAIN Initiative. His recent publications analyze odor plume intermittency, neurovascular coupling, and advanced neural coding frameworks in olfactory systems. Key trends in his 15 most recent publications reveal expertise in olfactory bulb dynamics , optogenetic imaging , and multi-sensory integration across Neuroscience , Biomedical Imaging , and Behavioral Neuroethology disciplines.