جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

David Mitziمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Materials Science
• Photovoltaic Materials
• Semiconductors
• +۵ مورد دیگر

David Mitzi is the Simon Family Distinguished Professor at Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering, holding appointments in the Thomas Lord Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science, and the Chemistry department. His research focuses on developing sustainable materials for energy applications, particularly photovoltaic and optoelectronic devices using perovskites and chalcogenides. Mitzi has a Ph.D. from Stanford University (1990) and a B.S. from Princeton University (1985). Before joining Duke in 2014, he spent 23 years at IBM's T.J. Watson Research Center. His academic roles include Executive Director of the Shared Materials Instrumentation Facility (SMIF) and adjunct professorships internationally. Mitzi has authored over 200 publications, with recent work emphasizing perovskite structural engineering, spin-splitting in 2D materials, and glass-forming semiconductors. His grants include NSF-funded projects on data-driven materials prediction and nanoscale detective research in perovskites. Mitzi's awards include multiple Clarivate Analytics Highly Cited Researcher recognitions (2018–2024), the ACS Chemistry of Materials Award (2020), and an MRS Fellowship (2018). His research group collaborates globally, advancing solar cell efficiency and low-cost energy solutions.

Nema Abdelazimمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Quantum Nanotechnology
• 2D Materials
• Nanomaterials Synthesis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Nema Abdelazim is an Assistant Professor in the School of Electronics and Computer Science at the University of Southampton, specializing in Sustainable Electronic Technologies. She holds a PhD in Physics and Materials Science from City University of Hong Kong (2017), followed by postdoctoral research on quantum security devices at Lancaster University (2018–2020). Her research focuses on experimental quantum nanotechnology, particularly 2D materials and quantum dots for optoelectronic applications. She leads projects on nanomaterial synthesis, optoelectronic device fabrication, and quantum security technologies. Dr. Abdelazim has published over 25 high-impact papers and holds 2 patents. She currently supervises two PhD students and teaches modules such as Nanoelectronic Devices and Green Electronics. Education: PhD in Physics & Materials Science (City University of Hong Kong, 2017) Roles: Deputy Programmer Leader for MSc Electronic Engineering and MSc Micro/Nanotechnology Her research group develops photonic/electronic devices including field-effect transistors, solar cells, and quantum optical security IDs. Key areas include 2D material heterostructures and electrodeposition techniques for semiconductor fabrication. Dr. Abdelazim collaborates with Quantum Base Ltd on quantum security tags using low-dimensional materials. Her recent publications emphasize electrodeposition of 2D materials like tungsten diselenide and molybdenum disulfide, alongside advancements in phase-change memory and quantum dot-based security systems. She actively mentors students and welcomes PhD applicants from physics, engineering, and computer science backgrounds.

Tian Wangمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Theory and Computation
• Computational Chemistry
• Materials Chemistry
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Tian Wang is a Research Fellow in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Washington, College of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on theoretical and computational approaches to materials design, particularly in electrocatalysis, perovskite materials, quantum dots, and supercapacitors. He holds a Ph.D. from the National University of Singapore (2021), an M.S. from Columbia University (2016), and a B.S. from Nanjing University (2014). His work emphasizes understanding and optimizing material properties through confinement effects, vacancy engineering, and surface reconstruction. Recent studies involve high-entropy alloys for hydrogen evolution reactions and novel lithium recovery methods using hydrogel networks. He has contributed to advancements in perovskite solar cells, fluorescent probes for cellular analysis, and optoelectronic materials. Major Research Areas: Theory and Computation, Materials Chemistry, Electrochemistry Key Projects: Defects passivation in perovskites, supercapacitor performance enhancement via molecular confinement, laser-induced material modifications for oxygen evolution Notable collaborations include projects with Prof. Xiaosong Li and Prof. Zhi-Kuang Tan. His research often intersects computational modeling with experimental synthesis to address energy storage and sustainable materials challenges.

• Terahertz Spectroscopy
• Optics
• Materials Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Vasileios Apostolopoulos is a faculty member at the University of Southampton, affiliated with the Quantum, Light and Matter Group. His research focuses on terahertz spectroscopy, metamaterials, liquid crystals, and semiconductor lasers, with applications in material characterization and optical technologies. He leads several EPSRC and Royal Society-funded projects, including advancements in terahertz time-domain spectrometry and neural network-driven material analysis. Recent work includes studies on graphene conductivity via THz-TDS and metamaterial-enhanced optical nonlinearity in liquid crystals. Collaborations involve institutions like Teraview Ltd and University Hospital Southampton. His research bridges fundamental optics with practical innovations in photonics and material science. Awards: None explicitly listed. Supervision: Advises PhD students Benjamin Beddoes, Stephen Constantine Richardson, and Niranjana Raj. Grants: Key projects include 'Micro-ring resonators for micro-combs' (EPSRC) and 'Terahertz Spectroscopy Appartus Using VECSEL Sub-picosecond Lasers' (Royal Society). Labs/Teams: Active contributor to the Quantum, Light and Matter Group, advancing terahertz technologies and semiconductor laser systems.

Sumeet Waliaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nanoelectronics
• Photonics
• Materials Engineering
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Sumeet Walia is a leading academic and innovator at RMIT University's School of Engineering, specializing in nanoelectronics, photonics, and materials engineering. As Director of the RMIT Centre for Opto-electronic Materials and Sensors (COMAS), he focuses on translating advanced material systems into real-world applications in healthcare, energy, and manufacturing. His research emphasizes low-dimensional materials, neuromorphic devices, and sensor technologies, with over 160 peer-reviewed publications and 12 patents. Walia is also actively involved in promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in STEM through roles like Co-Chair of Science and Technology Australia's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee. Award-winning and internationally recognized, Walia has received honors including the Eureka Prize for Emerging Leader in Science and MIT Technology Review's Top Innovator under 35. His work bridges academia and industry, fostering global partnerships to address technological challenges. Key initiatives include bio-inspired robotic systems, antimicrobial surface sanitizers, and energy-efficient photodetectors. Walia serves on editorial boards for journals like IEEE Transactions on Materials for Electron Devices and reviews for high-impact outlets such as Nature Communications and Advanced Materials . His research portfolio spans cutting-edge topics like neuromorphic vision systems, flexible optoelectronics, and sustainable manufacturing. Walia's contributions to inclusive science and technology policy are complemented by leadership in professional organizations, including the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering. Current projects include AI-driven biomarker detection, microbial recycling systems, and advanced photonic sensors for IoT applications.

• Quantum Microscopy
• Quantum Sensors
• Photovoltaics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kevin Rietwyk is a Researcher in Quantum Microscopy at the School of Science, RMIT University, Australia. His work focuses on quantum sensors and their applications in solar cell technology and magnetic imaging. He supervises research projects such as Quantum Sensors for Solar Cell Applications and collaborates on portable quantum sensor devices. Contact: kevin.rietwyk@rmit.edu.au. Research Interests: Quantum sensors, diamond-based materials, perovskite photovoltaics, magnetic microscopy, and machine learning in materials science. His studies explore device miniaturization, material stability, and optimization techniques for next-generation solar cells. Recent work includes advancements in quantum diamond microscopes, dynamic passivation for perovskites, and high-throughput fabrication using machine learning. He is open to supervising PhD/Masters students in these areas.

Tu Leمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Machine Learning for Materials Science
• Clean Energy
• Environmental Sustainability
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Tu Le is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Engineering at RMIT University, specializing in Machine Learning for Materials Science and Engineering. Her research focuses on advanced materials for clean energy, environmental sustainability, and healthcare applications, including metal-organic frameworks, liquid metal alloys, and antimicrobial polymers. She has been recognized with awards such as the Jacques-Émile Dubois Award and the RMIT Vice Chancellor’s Fellowship. Dr. Le’s work spans CO₂ capture, photocatalyst design, and additive manufacturing, leveraging computational and experimental methods. Her research portfolio includes over 70 publications in top journals like Chemical Reviews and Angewandte Chemie . She has led projects on materials for wireless charging, AI-driven metamaterial design, and sustainable functional materials. Dr. Le is actively involved in academic and industrial collaborations, including roles as a keynote speaker at international conferences like the European Materials Research Society Fall Meeting. Dr. Le is open to supervising Masters and PhD students in materials science and computational methods. Her research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, combining machine learning with experimental validation to accelerate material discovery and optimization.

• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Communications Technologies
• Materials Engineering
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Amir Ebrahimi is a Senior Research Fellow at the School of Engineering, RMIT University. His research focuses on microwave-based sensing technologies, metamaterials, and their applications in biomedical engineering, environmental monitoring, and communications. He holds an ORCID identifier (0000-0002-0858-4958) and is open to supervising Masters and PhD students in areas such as microwave sensors for concrete structures, IoT antennas, and microfluidic devices. Research interests include Electrical Engineering, Communications Technologies, Materials Engineering, Optical Physics, and Analytical Chemistry . His work bridges theoretical design and practical implementation, addressing challenges in sensor sensitivity, material characterization, and reconfigurable RF systems. Recent projects include developing wearable sweat sensors, detecting honey adulteration via microwave techniques, and designing graphene-based terahertz absorbers. Though no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, his contributions span over 100 peer-reviewed articles and innovative sensor prototypes. Dr. Ebrahimi supervises research projects on flexible electronics, microwave-enabled microfluidics, and metamaterial antennas. He collaborates on lab-on-a-chip technologies for cancer cell detection and nano-scale vacuum circuits for satellite communications.

Vlado Lazarovمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Spintronics
• Nanomaterials Characterization
• Topological Insulators
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Vlado Lazarov is a Professor in the School of Physics, Engineering and Technology at the University of York, UK. He leads research on atomic-level structural and functional characterization of nanomaterials, focusing on spintronic and electronic applications. His work combines advanced electron microscopy and theoretical methods to study interfaces, thin films, and heterostructures. Education: BSc (St. Cyril and Methodius University, Macedonia), PhD (University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee). Previous roles include postdoctoral positions at Brookhaven National Lab and University of Oxford, followed by EPSRC/RAEng Fellowships (2005–2012). Research Interests: Half-metallic ferromagnets for spintronics, polar oxides for catalysis/electronics, topological insulators, and advanced electron microscopy techniques. Current grants include EPSRC-funded projects on half-metallic materials and functional oxide interfaces. Teaching: Undergraduate courses in Electron Microscopy, Experimental Lab, and Frontiers of Research. Supervises PhD students in collaboration with multiple faculty members, including projects on magnetic nanoparticles, heterostructures, and device applications. External Activities: Board member for international conferences, invited speaker at global institutions, and program committee roles. Active in promoting functional materials research through collaborative workshops and symposia.

Jessica Alvesمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Photochemistry
• Photoswitches
• Photon Upconversion
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jessica Alves is a Research Fellow at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), affiliated with the School of Chemistry. Her academic journey includes undergraduate studies at Universidade Federal do ABC (Brazil) with a FAPESP scholarship, a first-class Honours degree from Monash University focusing on topological insulators, and a PhD from Queensland University of Technology (2021) investigating molecular photoswitches for laser lithography. She joined UNSW's ARC Centre of Excellence in Exciton Science as a Postdoctoral Fellow in Prof. Timothy Schmidt's group from 2021-2023. Her research centers on photochemistry , photoswitches , and photon upconversion for enhancing solar cell efficiency. She explores solid-state triplet fusion, exciton dynamics, and light-activated covalent bond formation. Key methodologies include spectroscopic analysis, molecular design, and energy-transfer optimization. Her publications emphasize renewable energy applications, with recurring themes in solar technologies , molecular switches , and photochemical synthesis . Recent work (2022-2023) focuses on up/downconversion mechanisms and semiconductor interfaces. Awards: São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) Scholarship (2012-2015) She contributes to Prof. Schmidt's research team at the ARC Centre, advancing exciton science for sustainable energy solutions, though no direct advising roles or grants are detailed.

• Materials Science
• Catalysis
• Nanotechnology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jin Chen is an Associate Research Scientist at the Yale School of Medicine and holds an Associate Professor position at Huazhong University of Science and Technology. He specializes in surgical education and training, with clinical roles including Deputy Chief Physician and Doctor-in-Charge at Tongji Hospital. His academic journey includes a PhD and MD from Huazhong University, alongside a visiting scholar stint at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Chen’s research focuses on advanced materials science, catalysis, and nanotechnology, with notable contributions to 2D materials, electrochemical processes, and MXene-based systems. His work bridges theoretical simulations and practical applications, addressing challenges in energy conversion and environmental sustainability. Education includes a PhD and MD in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (Huazhong University, 2013), an MS in the same field (2010), and an MD in Clinical Medicine from Wuhan University (2007). He has received awards such as the Honor Graduate Student/Postdoctoral Fellow Travel Award and an International Award from the Association for Research in Otolaryngology. His research interests span catalytic mechanisms for CO2 reduction, nanomaterial growth dynamics, and computational modeling of materials. Recent publications highlight innovations in single-atom catalysts, graphene applications, and MXene superconductors. Dr. Chen’s contributions are pivotal in advancing nanotechnology’s role in energy and environmental solutions. Awards: Travel Award (2013), International Research Recognition (2013). Grants & Funding: Details not explicitly provided in text. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with surgical education teams at Yale and research groups at Tongji Hospital, though specific lab names are not mentioned.

• Materials Science
• Renewable Energy
• Semiconductor Physics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Beatriz Galiana Blanco is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), specializing in advanced materials for solar energy applications. She leads the Double Degree Program in Physical Engineering and Industrial Technology Engineering. Current affiliation: Department of Physics, UC3M Research group: Advanced materials for solar energy applications Institute: Álvaro Alonso Barba Institute of Chemistry and Materials Technology Her research focuses on semiconductor physics, nanotechnology, and materials engineering for photovoltaic systems. Key areas include MOVPE growth of III-V semiconductors on silicon, defect analysis in crystal growth, and nanoscale characterization techniques like TEM and cathodoluminescence. Recent publications highlight work on 2D materials (α-MoO3), InP/InGaP nanowires for tandem solar cells, and Nd-doped LaNbO thin films. She investigates optical properties, crystal defects, and thermal management in advanced materials. Projects include grants from the Ministry of Economy, Spain, and collaborations with institutions like IMDEA Materials and the Institute of Optics. She supervises theses on semiconductor characterization and photovoltaic material development.

Dawei Liangمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Solar-Pumped Lasers
• Optoelectronics
• Photonics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Dawei Liang is an Associate Professor with Habilitation at the NOVA School of Science and Technology, Universidade Nova de Lisboa. His research focuses on solar-pumped lasers and optoelectronics, with contributions to high-efficiency laser systems and solar concentrator design. He holds academic degrees from Tianjin University (B.S. 1984, M.S. 1986) and Chongqing University (Ph.D. 1990), with an equivalent Ph.D. from Universidade Nova de Lisboa (1995). His research projects include groundbreaking work on Ce:Nd:YAG solar lasers, funded by FCT-MCTES and EU grants. Notable publications include seminal works on solar laser efficiency, published in SOL. ENERGY MATER. SOL. CELLS and J. PHOTON. ENERG. , alongside books on solar-pumped laser technologies and optical concentrators. Liang advises multiple Ph.D. students and researchers, including B. Tiburcio, M. Catela, and H. Costa. His work emphasizes practical applications in renewable energy, leveraging cutting-edge optical and material sciences. He collaborates with international researchers and institutions, contributing to advancements in laser technology and solar energy utilization. Key research trends in his publications include optimizing solar-to-laser conversion efficiency, multi-beam emission systems, and robust designs for variable solar conditions. His labs focus on integrating novel materials and optical configurations to enhance laser performance under real-world solar irradiation scenarios.

• Civil Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Materials Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Praveen Kumar is a faculty member in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Illinois since 1995. He holds a B.Tech. from IIT Bombay (1987), M.S. from Iowa State University (1989), and Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Minnesota (1993). His research spans materials science , energy engineering , environmental systems , and solid-state physics , with a focus on sustainable energy technologies and critical zone processes . Education: B.Tech., Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (1987) M.S., Iowa State University (1989) Ph.D., University of Minnesota (1993) Research Interests include protonic ceramic electrochemical cells , Li-ion battery anodes , UV emitter materials , and supercapacitor development . His work bridges physical chemistry , nanomaterials , and environmental sustainability . Recent studies analyze thermodynamic controls on Arctic treelines , irrigation impacts under climate change , and multiscale modeling of critical zone processes . Publication Trends reveal expertise in renewable energy systems , catalyst design , nanofluids , and solid-state electrochemistry . Collaborations with researchers like Dong Kook Woo and Philip Marsh highlight interdisciplinary approaches to biogeochemical modeling , surface blistering in semiconductors , and metallization processes in solar cells . Editorial Roles : Field Chief Editor, Frontiers in Water Guest Associate Editor, Environmental Water Quality (Frontiers in Water) Collaborative Networks include institutions like Northern Arizona University , University of Maryland , and National Geophysical Research Institute (CSIR) , reflecting global partnerships in water resources , climate dynamics , and materials science .

Ying-Lung Daniel Hoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Nanophotonics
• Quantum Optics
• Nano/Micro-Structured Materials
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ying-Lung Daniel Ho is an Associate Professor of Nanophotonics and Electrical Engineering at Northumbria University, where he leads the Nanophotonic Engineering Laboratory (NEL). His work focuses on artificially structured materials for applications in nanophotonics, quantum technologies, energy storage, and smart medical devices. He joined Northumbria in 2019 and has secured significant grants, including EPSRC funding for projects like 3D Nanophotonics in Chalcogenide Materials and Hyperuniform Disordered Metasurfaces. His research integrates additive manufacturing, optoelectronics, and IoT for real-time monitoring systems. Education: PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (University of Bristol, 2007); BSc in Electrical Engineering (National Taipei University of Technology, 1999). Research interests include nanophotonics, quantum optics, and medical/energy applications. Key projects include smart stents for cardiovascular monitoring and solar-thermal absorbers. Awards include the EPSRC New Investigator Award and Healthy Longevity Grand Challenge Competition funding. Advising: Active in mentoring PhD students like Mr. Owen Bell and Miss Nadira Hameed. Collaborations span universities in the UK, Taiwan, and beyond. NEL’s work is featured in journals like ACS Photonics and Nature Communications .