Phonon Dispersion Modulation Professors and Supervisors

Adekunle Adeyeyeمشاهده پروفایل

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Durham UniversityUnited Kingdom

Nanotechnology
Spintronics
Magnonics
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Professor Adekunle Adeyeye is the Principal of Trevelyan College and a Professor in the Department of Physics at Durham University, where he has been affiliated since January 2020. He holds a First Class Honors Degree in Physics from the University of Ilorin (1990), an MPhil in Microelectronic Engineering and Semiconductor Physics (1993), and a PhD from the University of Cambridge (1996). He was a Junior Research Fellow at Trinity College, Cambridge, and previously held academic positions at the National University of Singapore, rising to Full Professor in 2012. His research focuses on nanomagnetism and spintronics , with emphasis on nanomagnets for non-volatile memory, magnonics, spin wave devices, and magnetic biosensors. Key areas include: Fundamental physics of spin dynamics and magnetization in nanostructures Design of functional nanomaterials for spintronic applications Advanced nanofabrication techniques for magnetic devices Recent publications (2022-2025) predominantly explore spin wave manipulation, 3D spin textures, and magnetization dynamics in nanostructures, reflecting a consistent focus on tunable magnonic systems and interfacial coupling effects. Trends show increasing complexity in geometric designs (e.g., artificial spin ice, trilayer nanowires) and hybrid magnetomechanical systems. Awards and Fellowships: TR100 Top 100 Young Innovators (MIT) IEEE Magnetics Society Distinguished Lecturer (2013) Fellow of the American Physical Society Fellow of the Institute of Physics Royal Society Wolfson Fellow He currently supervises four postgraduate research students: Angus Hodgkiss, Debi Rianto, Jay Scott, and Szymon Oramus. His group utilizes advanced nanofabrication facilities and collaborates internationally on magnonics and spintronics projects.

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Guenter Steinmeyerمشاهده پروفایل

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Max Born Institute for Nonlinear Optics and Short Pulse SpectroscopyGermany

Prof. Guenter Steinmeyer is a leading academic in ultrafast optics and nonlinear optics, serving as Department Head of C2 'Solid State Light Sources' at the Max Born Institute in Berlin. He also held a Full Professorship at Humboldt Universität zu Berlin (2017). His research focuses on ultrafast laser physics, femtosecond pulse characterization, carrier-envelope phase stabilization, and optical filamentation. Notable contributions include the patented feed-forward technique for CEP stabilization, now commercially used in lasers. His career includes roles as a Senior Staff Scientist at the Max Born Institute (2002-present), Finland Distinguished Professor (2008-2013), and postdoctoral research at MIT (1995-1997). He earned his PhD in Physics (1995) and Habilitation (2002) from Hannover University. Steinmeyer's research explores cutting-edge topics like rogue wave dynamics in multifilament systems, quantum noise limits in CEP measurements, and plasmonic nanolithography. He holds prestigious fellowships from APS, OSA, and URSI, and has served on editorial boards for Physical Review A and Optics Letters. Current projects investigate nonlinear pulse propagation, acoustic gigawatt laser deflection, and parametric combs with quantum-limited phase noise. His work bridges fundamental physics with technological applications in ultrafast laser systems.

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Patrick E. Hopkinsمشاهده پروفایل

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University of VirginiaUnited States

Patrick E. Hopkins is the Whitney Stone Professor of Engineering and holds primary faculty appointments in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Virginia. He also holds courtesy professorships in Materials Science and Engineering and Physics. His research focuses on energy transport mechanisms in materials, particularly at interfaces between condensed matter systems, soft materials, and nanoscale systems. His lab employs advanced optical thermometry techniques to study thermal conductivity, phonon dynamics, and electron-phonon interactions across extreme temperature ranges. Education: B.S. Mechanical Engineering (UVA, 2004), B.A. Physics (UVA, 2004), Ph.D. Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (UVA, 2008), followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at Sandia National Laboratories. Research interests include nanoscale phonon spectroscopy, thermal boundary conductance in superlattices, and development of ultra-low thermal conductivity materials. His work bridges fundamental physics with engineering applications, such as improving energy efficiency in electronics and thermal management systems. Key achievements include pioneering studies on amorphous chalcogenides and phase change memory materials. His lab, the ExSiTE Group, collaborates on advancing thermal measurement technologies and materials for next-generation electronics. Awards include the PECASE (2013), Humboldt Fellowship (2021), and election as AAAS Fellow. His research has been featured in Nature , Nature Communications , and Nature Materials .

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KOH Yee Kanمشاهده پروفایل

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National University of SingaporeSingapore

Associate Professor KOH Yee Kan is affiliated with the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS), part of the College of Design and Engineering. His academic journey includes a B.Eng. and M.Eng. from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (2001-2004), followed by an M.S. in Physics and Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2007-2010). He specializes in nanoscale thermal phenomena, particularly heat transport in nanostructures and interfaces, with applications in thermoelectrics and energy conversion. Research focuses on phonon dynamics in materials, interfacial thermal conductance, and novel material design for thermal management. He employs ultrafast pump-probe techniques like time-domain thermoreflectance (TDTR) to study phonon mean-free-paths and scattering mechanisms. Key contributions include studies on graphene-based interfaces, layered materials, and semiconductor alloys. His work has been recognized with awards such as the NUS Young Investigator Award (2011) and Fulbright Fellowship (2004). He teaches undergraduate and graduate modules including Sustainable Energy Conversion (ME3221) and Solar Energy Systems (ME5207). His lab explores cutting-edge topics like molecular heat transport and thermal insulation materials, with ongoing openings for graduate students and final-year projects.

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Ayrton Bernussiمشاهده پروفایل

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Texas Tech UniversityUnited States

Ayrton Bernussi is a Professor and Co-Director of the Nano-Tech Center at Texas Tech University's Whitacre College of Engineering, serving as Associate Chair for Graduate Studies. He holds a PhD in Physics (1990) from the State University of Campinas, Brazil, with earlier degrees in Physics (MS 1984, BS 1981) from the same institution. His research focuses on advanced photonics, nanotechnology, and optical materials, including propagation losses in waveguides, high-power laser diodes, plasmon-related systems, and semiconductor luminescence. Key projects involve silicon-on-silica nanodevices and tunable mid-infrared optical systems. Dr. Bernussi leads the Nano-Tech Center, advancing nanophotonics and metamaterials. Recent work emphasizes vanadium dioxide-based devices for infrared modulation, subwavelength grating waveguides, and functional nanocomposites. His research spans optics, materials science, and biomedical applications like drug delivery systems using pseudoboehmite nanomaterials. Publications highlight innovations in tunable optical resonators, plasmonic crystals, and Fourier ptychographic microscopy. He has pioneered hemispherical digital condensers for high-resolution microscopy and explored VO 2 phase transitions for terahertz applications. No awards are listed, but his work has received National Science Foundation CAREER funding. He advises graduate studies and collaborates on interdisciplinary projects in battery technology, biomedical engineering, and advanced material fabrication.

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Erik Einarssonمشاهده پروفایل

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State University of New York at BuffaloUnited States

Erik Einarsson is an Associate Professor at the University at Buffalo (SUNY), affiliated with the Department of Electrical Engineering and the Materials Design and Innovation program within the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. He specializes in low-dimensional materials synthesis, nanoscale materials characterization, and terahertz (THz) applications. His work focuses on integrating graphene and carbon nanotubes into advanced electronic and photonic systems. Education: PhD in Mechanical Engineering, University of Tokyo (2007) MS in Physics, Portland State University (2003) BS in Physics, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (2001) Dr. Einarsson’s research explores THz-frequency applications of nanomaterials, including plasmonic devices, reflectarrays, and hybrid transceivers. His recent work emphasizes optimizing material properties for ultra-broadband communication systems and understanding phase transitions in molecular crystals. He has contributed to advancements in nanotube growth techniques and graphene-based electronics. His publications highlight innovations in THz spectroscopy, plasmonic antenna design, and nanomaterial fabrication. He maintains active collaborations in materials informatics and has pioneered methods for scalable nanomaterial synthesis. Erik is also engaged in curriculum development at the intersection of materials science and information science.

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Phil Hasnipمشاهده پروفایل

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University of YorkUnited Kingdom

Dr. Phil Hasnip is an EPSRC Research Software Engineering Fellow at the University of York's School of Physics, Engineering and Technology. His work focuses on developing robust software tools for materials modeling, particularly through the CASTEP program, and promoting Research Software Engineering (RSE) skills globally. He holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge and has extensive postdoctoral experience. Research Interests: Combines computational methods with materials science to solve complex problems in energy, electronics, and advanced manufacturing. Specializes in quantum mechanical simulations, high-performance computing (HPC), and software engineering for scientific research. Key projects include optimizing CASTEP for emerging architectures and enhancing exascale readiness through the Particles at Exascale (PAX) initiative. Grants & Awards: EPSRC Fellowship (2018–2023) supports software improvements for materials modeling and RSE advocacy. Collaborates with NVIDIA, ARM, and national facilities like Diamond Light Source. Teaching: Advanced computational methods, Linux, LaTeX, and scientific communication. Labs/Teams: Leads the Research Software Engineering Group at York, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams on software frameworks like BOUT++ for fluid simulations. Future Work: Expanding software accessibility for non-specialists and advancing exascale-ready computational tools.

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Haoran Renمشاهده پروفایل

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Monash UniversityAustralia

Haoran Ren is a DECRA Fellow and Research Fellow at the School of Physics and Astronomy, Monash University, leading the Structured Nanophotonics Group. His research focuses on nanophotonics, exploring light-matter interactions at the nanoscale, with applications in structured light, metasurfaces, and quantum photonics. Ren holds a PhD in Optics from Swinburne University of Technology (2017). External roles include Secretary of the Australia and New Zealand Optical Society (2025-2026), Chair of Optica's Photonic Metamaterials Technical Group (2024-2026), and Honorary Research Fellow at Macquarie University. Research emphasizes optical physics and applications in areas like integrated photonics, holographic displays, and fiber optics. Key awards include the Humboldt Research Fellowship (2019), Macquarie University Research Fellowship (2020), and the Geoff Opat Early Career Prize (2022). He has secured grants for projects such as 'All-on-chip twisted light modulator' and '3D metafibre optics for advanced imaging.' His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in advancing optical technologies for societal impact.

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Mihai Macoveiمشاهده پروفایل

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State University of MoldovaMoldova

Mihai Macovei is an Associate Professor and the Head of the Laboratory of Quantum Photonics at the Institute of Applied Physics, National Academy of Sciences of Moldova. He also serves as a Principal Scientific Researcher in the same laboratory. His research focuses on quantum optics, optomechanical systems, and collective quantum dynamics. Current roles include overseeing the Quantum Photonics Lab and leading projects on hybrid optomechanical devices and quantum thermal engines. His work explores topics such as photon-phonon interactions, quantum coherence in thermal baths, and collective effects in multi-emitter systems. Notable projects include investigations into long-lived phonons in hybrid devices and enhanced phonon lifetimes via optical control. He has contributed to the understanding of quantum dynamics in cavity systems and the design of high-efficiency quantum thermal engines. Dr. Macovei has published extensively on topics like two-quanta processes in quantum-dot cavities, dipole-coupled emitters, and optomechanical systems. His research often bridges theoretical quantum mechanics with experimental applications in photonics and acoustics. He is involved in collaborative projects funded by programs such as FP7, H2020, and international partnerships (e.g., ERA.Net, STCU). These projects emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to quantum technologies and their societal applications.

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Alan McGaugheyمشاهده پروفایل

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Carnegie Mellon UniversityQatar

Alan McGaughey is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University's College of Engineering. He leads the Nanoscale Transport Phenomena Laboratory, where his research bridges mechanical engineering, materials science, physics, and chemistry to study atomic-level transport of mass, momentum, and energy. His work emphasizes phonon, photon, electron, and fluid particle dynamics using advanced simulation techniques. Bachelor of Engineering, McMaster University (1998) Master of Applied Science, University of Toronto (2000) Ph.D., University of Michigan (2004) Post-doctoral training, University of Florida Alan McGaughey's research interests center on nanoscale thermal transport , with applications in energy technologies , materials for energy efficiency , and multiscale modeling . His lab develops molecular- and meso-scale simulation methods, including molecular dynamics, lattice dynamics, density functional theory, and Boltzmann transport equation modeling. Key research areas include thermal transport in nanostructures and interfaces, hybrid organic-inorganic materials, electrocaloric cooling, and liquid-vapor phase change. The team also applies machine learning to accelerate materials discovery and property prediction. The recent publications (2023–2025) reflect a strong focus on thermal conductivity prediction in diverse systems—from polymers and 2D materials to disordered crystals and thin films. The work integrates first-principles simulations , uncertainty quantification , and machine learning to uncover fundamental mechanisms of phonon transport and interfacial heat transfer. A recurring theme is the role of structural disorder —static, dynamic, or rotational—in modulating thermal properties. Air Force Office of Scientific Research Young Investigator Program (2009) Benjamin Richard Teare Teaching Award (2014) National Academy of Engineering’s Frontiers of Engineering Education Symposium (2015) Professor of the Year by MechE seniors (2012, 2015, 2017) 2019 & 2024 College of Engineering Faculty Awards 2021 Viskanta Fellowship, Purdue University McGaughey has advised numerous Ph.D. and Master’s students, many of whom have gone on to impactful research careers. His group has secured funding from agencies such as the Department of Defense and the Department of Energy, including Scott Institute seed grants for energy research. He collaborates extensively with experimentalists, including Jonathan Malen, Reeja Jayan, Chris Wilmer, and others, ensuring strong theory-experiment integration. He is also involved in educational innovation and was named faculty chair-elect for the College of Engineering. The Nanoscale Transport Phenomena Laboratory is a vibrant research group that combines computational modeling with interdisciplinary collaboration to advance fundamental understanding and enable next-generation thermal materials and devices.

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Arti Agrawalمشاهده پروفایل

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University of Technology SydneyAustralia

Arti Agrawal is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the School of Electrical and Data Engineering at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). She has been associated with UTS since 2018, initially joining with time split between her academic role and as Director of the Women in Engineering and IT programme. She is also the CEO of Vividhata Pty Ltd, a startup focused on diversity and inclusion. Dr. Agrawal earned her PhD in Physics from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi in 2005, following an MSc (1999) and BSc Physics (Hons) (1997) from the same institution. Prior to UTS, she worked at City, University of London from 2005-2017, progressing from Research Fellow to Senior Lecturer in the Department of Electrical Engineering. Her primary research focuses on optics and photonics, specifically modeling photonic components such as solar cells, optical fibers, sensors, and lasers using numerical methods like the Finite Element Method (FEM). She is an expert in computational photonics, having authored a book on FEM and edited a book on trends in computational photonics. She serves as an Associate Editor for the IEEE Photonics Journal. Dr. Agrawal's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on nanophotonics, particularly involving graphene and silicon carbide materials for mid-infrared applications, as well as research on diversity and inclusion in engineering education. Her work spans both fundamental photonics research and practical applications in sensor technology and optical devices. Chartered Engineer (Institution of Engineering and Technology, 2013-present) Chartered Physicist (Institute of Physics) Senior Member IEEE Senior Member Optical Society of America Board of Directors, Optical Society of America (2018) Dr. Agrawal has received research funding including a scholarship from the Defence Science and Technology Group of the Department of Defence for 'Graphene based Nanophotonics for Polarization and Photodetection Filter Design' (2019-2022). She is passionate about mentoring students and has supervised PhD and Master's students in photonics research. Her teaching interests include electromagnetics, optics, and numerical methods, and she has taught first-year undergraduate Physics, Signal Processing, and Biomedical Optics. She leads significant initiatives in diversity and inclusion in STEM, using virtual reality for training and developing evidence-based approaches for managing diverse teams. She has organized workshops including the first Pride in Photonics workshop at CLEO for LGBTQI+ scientists and allies.

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