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Xiaolong Liمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Geometric Analysis
• Ricci Flow
• Kähler Geometry
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Xiaolong Li is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics, Wichita State University, within the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, San Diego (2017), where his advisors were Professors Lei Ni and Ben Chow. Prior to his current role, he served as a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of California, Irvine (2017–2020), working under Professor Richard Schoen, and held a Britton Postdoctoral Fellowship at McMaster University (2020–2021). His undergraduate studies were at Tsinghua University. His research focuses on Geometric Analysis , particularly employing partial differential equations to study geometric and topological properties of Riemannian manifolds. Key interests include Ricci flow, Kähler-Ricci flow, curvature operators, Einstein manifolds, and eigenvalue problems. Recent work emphasizes curvature constraints, geometric rigidity, and applications of matrix estimates in geometric evolution equations. Dr. Li’s publications (2016–2025) explore topics such as Li-Yau-Hamilton estimates, curvature operator analysis, and Robin eigenvalue problems, reflecting a deep engagement with both pure geometry and analytic techniques. His work bridges geometric flows, spectral theory, and complex geometry, contributing to foundational understanding of manifold structures and their topological implications. His academic journey includes postdoctoral research at leading institutions, reflecting a trajectory of rigorous scholarly contribution to differential geometry and geometric analysis.

• Mechanical Metamaterials
• Origami-Inspired Structures
• Wave Propagation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Charles Dorn is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics at the University of Washington. His research focuses on structural mechanics, architected materials, and reconfigurable systems. Prior to UW, he was a Postdoctoral Fellow at ETH Zurich (2021–2024), and completed his PhD in Space Engineering at Caltech (2021), with additional degrees from Ecole Polytechnique and UW-Madison. Education: PhD, Space Engineering, California Institute of Technology, 2021 M.S., Multiphysics and Multiscale Modeling, Ecole Polytechnique, 2018 M.S., Space Engineering, Caltech, 2017 B.S., Engineering Mechanics, UW-Madison, 2016 Research Interests: His work bridges mechanics, computation, and design to create structures with extreme properties like wave steering and shape reconfiguration. Key areas include mechanical metamaterials, origami-inspired systems, and spatially graded metamaterials for vibration suppression. Recent projects explore inverse design methods and multi-configuration rigidity. Key Achievements: Developed ray-tracing tools for elastic waves in graded metamaterials Winner of 2018 R&D 100 Award for video-based vibration measurement techniques Collaborated with industry leaders like Prof. Sergio Pellegrino (Caltech) and Prof. Dennis Kochmann (ETH Zurich) Labs/Teams: Leads a research group at UW focused on advanced structural architectures and their applications across aerospace, robotics, and electronics.

Jenia Tevelevمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Algebraic Geometry
• Moduli Spaces
• Birational Geometry
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jenia Tevelev is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. His research focuses on algebraic geometry, particularly moduli spaces, birational geometry, derived categories, and tropical geometry. He has held prestigious awards including the Simons Fellowship (2019), Fulbright Scholarship (2019), and Sloan Fellowship (2007). Tevelev's research explores advanced topics such as noncommutative resolutions of moduli spaces, mirror symmetry, and categorical aspects of singularities. He has contributed to significant results on Mori Dream Spaces, hypertree divisors, and the geometry of vector bundles. His work bridges algebraic geometry with mathematical physics, notably through connections to scattering amplitudes in N=4 Yang-Mills theory. Research Grants: Multiple NSF grants (e.g., DMS-2401387, DMS-2101726) supporting projects on moduli spaces and algebraic geometry. Editorial Role: Managing Editor of Transformation Groups . Scientific Contributions: His publications address foundational questions in derived categories, birational geometry, and compactifications. Notable works include the resolution of the BGMN conjecture, studies on non-polyhedral effective cones of toric surfaces, and the analysis of stable curves via scattering amplitudes. Awards: Simons Fellowship (2019), Fulbright Scholarship (2019), Sloan Fellowship (2007). Mentoring: Tevelev has supervised numerous graduate and undergraduate students, fostering their research in algebraic geometry and related fields. His mentoring program supports underrepresented students through specialized training in algebraic geometry, leading to impactful contributions in areas like derived categories and tropical geometry.

• Geometric Shape Analysis
• Deep Learning
• 3D Shape Matching
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Maks Ovsjanikov is Professor of Computer Science at École Polytechnique and Visiting Research Scientist at Google DeepMind. Leading the GeomeriX team, his ERC-funded research develops deep learning methods for 3D shape analysis with applications in protein modeling and computer vision. Recent breakthroughs include CrAI for antibody detection in cryo-EM data and surface-based protein representations. His group pioneers neural approaches for non-rigid shape matching and geometric deep learning fundamentals. Collaborations span structural biology, with work featured at top venues including SIGGRAPH, CVPR, and Nature journals.

Julian Chaidezمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Symplectic Topology
• Smooth Dynamical Systems
• Symplectic Field Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Julian Chaidez is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics at the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles. His research focuses on smooth dynamical systems, symplectic topology, and symplectic field theory (SFT). He completed his PhD at UC Berkeley in 2021 under Michael Hutchings, followed by postdoctoral fellowships at Princeton University/IAS (2021-2023) and UCLA (2021 as UC President's Fellow). He teaches advanced graduate courses such as Math 641 (Floer Theory) and Math 540 (Algebraic Topology) at USC. Previously taught courses include UC Berkeley's Math 16B, Math 53, and symplectic topology seminars. Active in organizing academic events like the USC Topology Seminar and co-organizing reading groups on monopole Floer homology. Research interests include contact homology, Reeb dynamics, symplectic capacities, and applications to geometric topology. Collaborates with researchers like Oliver Edtmair, Ben Wormleighton, and Shira Tanny on projects involving SFT spectral gaps, convex contact forms, and non-semisimple invariants of 4-manifolds.

Lisa Gillieمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Solid-state Inorganic Chemistry
• Crystallography
• Functional Metal Oxides
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Lisa Gillie is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Physical and Life Sciences within the School of Applied Sciences at the University of Huddersfield. She is also a member of the Centre for Functional Materials, where she conducts research in solid-state inorganic chemistry and crystallography. She is actively involved in teaching Inorganic and Physical Chemistry and welcomes PhD students in her research area. Her research focuses on functional metal oxide materials, particularly those derived from the perovskite structure. Key interests include the synthesis and structural characterization of transition metal oxides, the evolution of crystal structure in layered perovskites, and the role of defects and composition in determining material properties. She applies advanced techniques such as neutron powder diffraction, Rietveld analysis, and density functional theory (DFT) to investigate these systems. Recent publications (2022–2025) highlight a strong focus on cerium oxide (ceria), including its defect structure, surface reactivity, and applications in environmental and biomedical contexts such as arsenate adsorption and reactive oxygen species scavenging. Her work increasingly involves computational modeling and high-throughput methods, reflecting a trend toward integrating simulation with experimental characterization. Lisa Gillie has an extensive publication record, with 41 research outputs and an h-index of 15 (Scopus), and she actively participates in academic conferences, delivering oral and poster presentations. She collaborates widely, particularly with researchers in computational materials science. PhD Supervision: Yes, accepting new students Major Collaborators: Marco Molinari, David Cooke, Khoa Ta She is a key contributor to research aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in clean energy and sustainable materials. Her lab and research team focus on functional materials with applications in catalysis, energy, and environmental remediation.

Derek Kitsonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Geometric Rigidity Theory
• Graph Rigidity
• Combinatorial Rigidity
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Derek Kitson is an Assistant Professor in Mathematics at Mary Immaculate College (MIC), Limerick, Ireland. He holds a PhD from Trinity College Dublin and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications. His research focuses on geometric and combinatorial rigidity theory, with applications to frameworks, graphs, and crystallographic structures. He has supervised doctoral student Dr. Sean Dewar, who completed his thesis on rigidity in normed spaces. Dr. Kitson’s work spans topics including graph rigidity, infinite frameworks, and operator-theoretic approaches to rigidity. He has contributed to projects funded by the EPSRC, such as the 'Geometry of auxetic materials' and 'Infinite bond-node frameworks.' His research has been presented at international conferences, including the SIAM Conference on Applied Algebraic Geometry and the Fields Institute Workshop on Rigidity Theory. He is affiliated with MIC’s research institutes and actively contributes to academic governance and postgraduate supervision. His research outputs include over 20 peer-reviewed articles in journals like Discrete and Computational Geometry and Journal of Combinatorial Theory .

• Human-Computer Interaction
• User Experience
• Physical Computing
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Cameron Steer is a Lecturer in Computer Science at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), affiliated with the Faculty of Environment and Technology and the Computer Science and Creative Technologies Department . He specializes in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), User Experience (UX), and Physical Computing, with a focus on tangible user interfaces and shape-changing technologies. PhD in Computer Science from Swansea University Prior Research Associate at the University of Bath for the ERC FORCE-UI project Joined UWE Bristol in September 2023 His research investigates novel interaction techniques using tangible interfaces , non-rigid surfaces , and deformable displays , particularly for digital art, design tools, and game controllers. His publications include studies on cross-modal correspondences between surface stiffness and visual elements, reconfigurable touchscreen systems, and tangible color-mixing interfaces. He actively collaborates with researchers in the Expressive Computer Interactions theme at UWE Bristol and has contributed to key conferences like CHI and MobileHCI.

Mikko Saloمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Inverse problems for partial differential equations
• Geometric inverse problems
• Mathematical analysis
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Mikko Salo is a Professor at the Department of Mathematics and Statistics in the Faculty of Mathematics and Science at the University of Jyväskylä . His research focuses on mathematical analysis , geometry , and applications in inverse problems for partial differential equations. Research Themes : Inverse problems for PDEs (medical imaging), geometric inverse problems (seismic imaging), microlocal analysis, tensor tomography, and non-scattering phenomena. Awards : Recipient of an ERC Starting Grant and an ERC Consolidator Grant . Journals : Managing Editor of Inverse Problems and Imaging , and Editor for Annales Fennici Mathematici , Journal de l'École Polytechnique , and SIAM Journal on Mathematical Analysis . Collaborations : Part of the Finnish Centre of Excellence in Inverse Modelling and Imaging and the Flagship of Advanced Mathematics for Sensing, Imaging and Modelling (FAME) . His recent publications emphasize nonlinear PDEs , fractional calculus , and fixed-angle scattering , with methodological advances in Carleman estimates and microlocal analysis . Scientific contributions include geometric inverse problems on Riemannian manifolds and exponential instability in inverse problems. Teaching spans advanced topics like Fourier analysis , complex analysis , and analysis on manifolds , with lecture notes on inverse problems, function spaces, and microlocal analysis.

Alexander Poppمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Contact Dynamics
• Computational Solid and Structural Dynamics
• Fluid-Structure Interaction
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Alexander Popp is a Full Professor of Computer-Based Simulation at the University of the Bundeswehr Munich, Germany, where he also serves as Vice Dean of the Department of Civil Engineering and Environmental Sciences. Additionally, he is the Vice Director of the DLR Institute for the Protection of Terrestrial Infrastructures in Sankt Augustin, Germany. His academic career spans prestigious institutions including TU Munich, Columbia University, and The University of Tokyo, demonstrating his international recognition in computational mechanics. Professor Popp's research spans the entire field of computational mechanics and numerical analysis, with a particular focus on computational contact dynamics, solid and structural dynamics, and multiphysics problems. His work encompasses fluid-structure interaction, non-conforming discretization methods, tribology, and computational plasticity. More recently, he has expanded his research into digital twins for critical infrastructure protection and biomedical applications, particularly in cardiovascular mechanics and stent graft modeling for endovascular repair. His group develops advanced finite element formulations for beams and shells, isogeometric analysis, and integrates machine learning techniques with traditional computational methods. Professor Popp has received numerous prestigious awards including the O.C. Zienkiewicz Award for Young Scientists from ECCOMAS (2018), the Top Teaching Trophy of the Munich School of Engineering (2018), and the ZD.B Junior Research Group Award (2017). His research is supported by significant funding from the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG), the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research, and industry partners. He leads several major research projects including "AutoStent - An autonomous design assistant for aneurysm repair" and "Combination of data- and physics-based methods for hybrid digital twins" through the dtec.bw research center. As a leader in the computational mechanics community, Professor Popp serves on multiple editorial boards including Scientific Reports (Springer Nature) and Advanced Modeling and Simulation in Engineering Sciences. He is an Associate Editor for the Journal of Theoretical, Computational and Applied Mechanics and will serve as Co-Chairman for the 17th World Congress on Computational Mechanics (WCCM) and ECCOMAS Congress in 2026. His laboratory, the Institute for Mechanics of Components and Systems (IMCS), focuses on bridging fundamental research with real-world applications in civil engineering, infrastructure protection, and biomedical engineering.

• Hyperbolic Geometry
• Kleinian Groups
• 3-Manifolds
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Alan Reid is the Edgar Odell Lovett Professor of Mathematics and Chair of the Mathematics Department at Rice University . His work focuses on hyperbolic geometry, Kleinian groups, 3-manifolds, and arithmetic groups, with significant contributions to geometric topology and profinite rigidity. Research Interests: Hyperbolic 3-manifolds and orbifolds Profinite rigidity and group separability Mapping class groups and surface subgroups Arithmetic and geometric properties of Kleinian groups Low-dimensional topology and geometric embeddings Publications span key areas such as commensurability classes , surface subgroup constructions , volume minimality , and profinite properties of 3-manifold groups. Recent work includes studies on thin subgroups and geometric boundaries in higher dimensions. Books: In the Tradition of Ahlfors-Bers (co-editor) Surface Subgroups and Subgroup Separability in 3-Manifold Topology (with Long) The Arithmetic of Hyperbolic 3-Manifolds (with Maclachlan) Recent Lectures include presentations at the Workshop on Geometric Topology (Cortona, 2017), the NZMRI Summer Workshop (2018), and the International Congress of Mathematicians (2018).

Anne Bonninمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Bioimaging
• Cardiac Imaging
• X-ray Tomography
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Anne Bonnin serves as a Beamline Scientist at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Switzerland, where she has been instrumental in X-ray imaging research since joining the X-ray Tomography Group in 2014 and assuming her current role at the TOMCAT Beamline in 2016. Affiliated with PSI's Center for Photon Science and Laboratory for Macromolecules and Bioimaging, she operates at the forefront of synchrotron-based imaging techniques. Her academic foundation includes a PhD from INSA de Lyon focused on material properties for explosive detection, followed by postdoctoral work at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) in X-ray diffraction and phase contrast tomography, and an NSF Research Fellowship for paleontology research at Harvard University and ESRF. Specializing in X-ray imaging (micro/nano-tomography, phase-retrieval) and powder diffraction, Dr. Bonnin leads the bioimaging program at TOMCAT with particular emphasis on the international Heart Imaging Project. Her research develops novel methodologies for materials characterization across diverse domains including cardiac microstructure analysis, paleontology, and neurodegenerative disease modeling, with significant contributions to understanding material behavior at microscopic scales. Her recent publications (2019-2021) demonstrate strong interdisciplinary impact, advancing X-ray imaging applications in energy storage (battery materials), biomedical research (cardiac/auditory systems), and materials engineering (aerogels). A defining trend is the integration of machine learning for image analysis, alongside methodological innovations like non-rigid image stitching and Fourier ptychography. These works reflect extensive international collaboration and address critical challenges in healthcare, energy, and fundamental material science. Dr. Bonnin leads the Heart Imaging Project to quantify cardiac microstructure using contrast-agent-free X-ray phase-contrast imaging, while actively contributing to the SLS2.0 upgrade project preparing TOMCAT for multiscale, multimodal, and dynamic tomographic capabilities. Her collaborative framework spans global researchers in materials science, paleontology, and biomedical engineering. As manager of the TOMCAT nanoscope—a full-field imaging setup achieving 150 nm 3D resolution—she enables cutting-edge research in absorption and phase-contrast imaging. Her team within the X-Ray Tomography Group drives the bioimaging program forward, particularly through the Heart Imaging Project's dynamic cardiac studies using modified Langendorff setups.

Anca ALDEAمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Electrochemical biosensors
• Nanomaterials
• Electrospun fibers
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Anca ALDEA is a Scientific Researcher at the National Institute of Materials Physics (INFIM), where she works in the Laboratory of Functional Nanostructures. Her research spans multiple disciplines at the intersection of nanotechnology, electrochemistry, and condensed matter physics, with over 60 publications spanning nearly five decades of scientific contributions. Dr. ALDEA's research focuses on the development of advanced electrochemical biosensors using nanomaterials, particularly electrospun polymeric fibers. Her work encompasses electrochemical genosensors for detecting genetic markers of diseases like chronic myeloid leukemia, superoxide detection systems for monitoring cellular stress and oxidative damage, and theoretical investigations of topological materials for quantum transport applications. She has made significant contributions to understanding edge states in topological insulators, quantum Hall effects in various 2D materials including graphene and phosphorene, and the development of novel sensor platforms using gold-coated electrospun fibers. Her recent publication record shows a clear trend toward increasingly sophisticated biosensor development with clinical applications, while maintaining a strong theoretical foundation in condensed matter physics. The integration of nanomaterials with biological systems represents a central theme, with applications ranging from early disease detection to fundamental studies of quantum phenomena in low-dimensional systems. Dr. ALDEA leads the BIONMEM project (2022-2024) focused on 'Ionophore embedded membranes for ion sensing in biological fluids,' demonstrating her active role in securing research funding. While specific student mentorship isn't detailed in the available information, her extensive publication record with multiple co-authors suggests active collaboration and likely supervision of junior researchers. Working within the Laboratory of Functional Nanostructures at INFIM, Dr. ALDEA collaborates with a multidisciplinary team combining expertise in materials science, electrochemistry, and theoretical physics to develop next-generation sensing platforms and investigate fundamental quantum phenomena in nanostructured materials.

Howard Masurمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مهمان

• Teichmüller Theory
• Low-Dimensional Topology
• Geometric Group Theory
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Howard Masur is a Visiting Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Chicago. His research spans geometric topology and dynamical systems, with particular emphasis on Teichmüller theory and surfaces. Professor Masur investigates the geometric and dynamical properties of moduli spaces, with recent work focusing on generic translation surfaces and geodesic flows. His research connects complex analysis, topology, and ergodic theory to solve fundamental problems in geometry. Recent publications demonstrate innovations in understanding the statistical behavior of geometric flows and generic properties of moduli spaces. These studies contribute to bridging discrete and continuous methods in geometric analysis.

Zorah Lähnerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Vision
• Shape Matching
• Machine Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Zorah Lähner is a Professor at the University of Siegen, leading research in the Department of Computer Vision. She will be transitioning to an Assistant Professor position at the University of Bonn starting January 2025. Her work bridges computer vision, machine learning, and quantum computing, focusing on fundamental geometric and algorithmic challenges in 3D shape analysis. Research interests span: Advanced shape matching methodologies Neural field representations on manifolds Quantum annealing applications in computer vision Scale-invariant correspondence frameworks Latent space alignment techniques Her publications demonstrate consistent innovation in geometric deep learning, with recent works exploring quantum-hybrid approaches for shape matching and neural fields for manifold learning. Publications predominantly appear in top-tier venues like CVPR, ICCV, and NeurIPS. While no specific awards are listed in the provided text, she maintains active collaborations across European institutions and supervises research in computer graphics and vision through her Lehrstuhl position.