جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Bernhard Hiddingمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Plasma Physics
• Laser-Plasma Interaction
• Particle Acceleration
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Bernhard Hidding is a Professor and holds the SUPA Chair of Experimental Physics at the University of Strathclyde, affiliated with the Faculty of Science and the Department of Physics. He leads research at SCAPA (Scottish Centre for the Application of Plasma-based Accelerators) and is the Director of the Strathclyde Centre for Doctoral Training (SCDT) on Plasma-based Particle and Light Sources (P-PALS). He is actively involved in major international projects including the ERC Consolidator Grant NeXource and the PWFA-FEL project. Research Interests: His work focuses on laser-plasma-beam dynamics, plasma wakefield acceleration, high-brightness electron beams, and next-generation photon sources such as X-ray free-electron lasers. He explores novel injection mechanisms, beam quality optimization, and plasma-based photocathodes to enable compact, high-performance accelerators. The most recent publications reflect a strong trend toward developing plasma-driven X-ray lasers, improving electron beam quality, and advancing simulation and experimental techniques in plasma acceleration. Key themes include cold beam generation, photocathode development, and high-gradient acceleration in plasma and dielectric structures. Scientific Awards: ERC Consolidator Grant (NeXource: 2020–2025) DFG Emmy-Noether Award DAAD Fellowship Advising and Grants: He supervises PhD students and co-investigates multiple externally funded projects, including those with STFC, DOE, and the European Commission. He leads the P-PALS CDT, training the next generation of accelerator scientists. His group receives support from national and international agencies, reflecting the high impact of his research. Labs and Teams: He heads an international research group at SCAPA and plays leadership roles in UK-wide initiatives such as the Plasma Wakefield Accelerator Steering Committee (PWASC) and the Cockcroft Institute Management Committee, fostering collaboration across institutions.

Fuxiang Jiمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• photovoltaics
• organic electronics
• materials science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Fuxiang Ji is a researcher at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) School of Engineering. His work focuses on organic electronics and photovoltaic materials , particularly lead-free halide double perovskites for optoelectronic applications. Research Interests: Lead-free perovskite solar cells and light-emitting diodes Bandgap engineering and interface optimization Thermochromism and magnetic coupling in perovskite materials Hydrogen evolution photocathodes and quantum well structures He has contributed to advancements in perovskite stability , efficiency enhancement , and doping techniques through publications in materials science and applied physics. Current projects include development of stable and highly efficient lead-free perovskite white light-emitting diodes as co-project leader.

• Photoelectrochemistry
• Water Splitting
• Solar Energy Conversion
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Emanuel Ronge is a researcher at Forschungszentrum Jülich's Institute of Energy and Climate Research, specializing in advanced materials for photoelectrochemical water splitting applications. His work focuses on developing stable semiconductor-based photocathodes for solar-driven hydrogen production. Dr. Ronge's research interests center on photoelectrochemistry, materials science for renewable energy, and semiconductor physics. He investigates stability mechanisms of silicon photocathodes protected by ultrathin TiO 2 layers, employing transmission and scanning electron microscopy to study degradation processes. His expertise includes atomic layer deposition techniques for creating corrosion-protective coatings and optimizing interfaces between multi-junction solar cells and protective layers. His publications demonstrate significant contributions to understanding the relationship between material properties and device performance in photoelectrochemical systems. Ronge's work has helped identify degradation mechanisms related to chlorine remnants in TiO 2 layers and has contributed to developing integrated devices achieving solar-to-hydrogen efficiencies up to 4.4% without external bias.

Siva Karuturiمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Atomic Layer Deposition
• MOCVD
• Thin Film Growth
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Siva Karuturi is a Researcher affiliated with the ANU College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences and the Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions at The Australian National University. His primary research focuses on advanced materials and technologies for sustainable energy, including atomic layer deposition (ALD), thin film growth, nanostructure fabrication, and solar energy conversion. He is actively involved in three research groups: Energy Storage and Recovery, Solar Photovoltaics, and the Hydrogen Economy. Research Interests: Development of novel photocatalysts and electrocatalysts for water splitting and CO₂ reduction Design of high-efficiency photovoltaic materials (e.g., InP, AlGaAs, perovskites) Thin film fabrication techniques (e.g., MOCVD, mechanical exfoliation) Energy storage systems and scalable electrochemical devices His recent work highlights advancements in photoelectrochemical cells, tandem solar cells, and bifunctional catalysts. The articles emphasize optimizing materials for real-world applications, such as transitioning laboratory-scale catalysts to industrial processes and enhancing solar water splitting efficiency. His contributions span from fundamental material characterization to device-level engineering. Notable achievements include achieving 27.7% efficiency in mechanically-stacked perovskite/InGaAsP tandem solar cells and developing scalable NiFe(OH)x/Fe/Graphene electrocatalysts for water splitting. His research bridges nanotechnology, semiconductor physics, and renewable energy systems to address global energy challenges.

Ian Sharpمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Semiconductor Physics
• Renewable Energy Conversion
• Nanomaterials
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Ian Sharp is the Chair of Experimental Semiconductor Physics at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) within the TUM School of Natural Sciences and Department of Physics . He leads the Sharp Group at the Walter Schottky Institute - Center for Nanotechnology and Nanomaterials , focusing on advanced semiconductors, nanostructures, and interfaces for renewable energy conversion. PhD, UC Berkeley Previous: TUM Institute for Advanced Study Fellow, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab Staff Scientist His research emphasizes solar photovoltaics and artificial photosynthesis , exploring electronic structure fundamentals, charge carrier dynamics, and chemical-physical property couplings in emerging semiconductors. His group develops heterostructures and nanosystems through atomic layer deposition, molecular beam epitaxy, and physical vapor deposition, while investigating interfacial phenomena via spectroscopic and microscopic tools. Recent research trends include defect engineering in nitride photoabsorbers, electrocatalyst microenvironment control , and ultra-thin oxide coatings for semiconductor stability. These studies bridge materials synthesis, energy conversion mechanisms, and interface optimization. Scientific Awards ERC Consolidator Grant (2020) U.S. Department of Energy Early Career Award (2016) Outstanding Mentor, UC Berkeley (2013) Carl von Linde Junior Fellow (2009) Alexander von Humboldt Junior Fellow (2007) Prof. Sharp supervises PhD students and contributes to teaching in semiconductor physics, experimental techniques, and green energy engineering. His group's collaborations span Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, EPFL, and National Taiwan University.

• Materials Science
• Superconductivity
• Thermoelectric Materials
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Germanas Peleckis is the Executive Director of UOW Research Platforms and a Principal Research Fellow at the University of Wollongong's Institute for Superconducting and Electronic Materials. His research focuses on elucidating materials properties using non-destructive techniques such as X-ray diffraction and thermoelectric measurements, with expertise in metals, alloys, ceramics, superconductors, and bio-materials. Over the past decade, he has transitioned to academic governance, leading major research infrastructure projects like the ARC LIEF-funded initiative to establish ultra-thin film and ultra-high pressure analysis tools in Australia. His work spans advanced materials synthesis, structural characterization, and energy storage technologies. Recent projects include developing sodium-ion batteries with enhanced cycling stability and investigating medium-entropy alloys' microstructural evolution. He has secured significant funding through ARC and institutional grants, focusing on solid-state batteries and infrastructure development. Dr. Peleckis advises graduate students on topics like superconducting thin films and phase transformations in entropy alloys. His contributions extend to managing interdisciplinary research platforms, bridging fundamental materials science with applied engineering solutions.

Ilan Ben-Zviمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Accelerator Physics
• Superconducting RF
• Electron Cooling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ilan Ben-Zvi is an Adjunct Professor at Stony Brook University and Distinguished Scientist Emeritus at Brookhaven National Laboratory. With over 650 publications, his career spans accelerator physics innovations across leading institutions including Weizmann Institute, Stanford, CERN, and Fermilab. Research breakthroughs include pioneering work on superconducting RF cavities, quarter-wave resonators, electron cooling systems and free-electron lasers. He established the Accelerator Test Facility at BNL as a DOE National User Facility and developed fundamental techniques in high-brightness beam generation. Honors include APS/IEEE/AAAS Fellowships and the Free-electron Laser Prize. Current R&D focuses on ferroelectric fast reactive tuners (CERN) and diamond-amplified photocathodes (SBU). He maintains affiliations with BNL's Collider-Accelerator Department and CERN accelerator programs.

David Flanniganمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ultrafast Electron Microscopy
• Materials Dynamics
• Structural Dynamics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor David Flannigan leads the Ultrafast Electron Microscopy (UEM) Research Group at the University of Minnesota's Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science. His work focuses on developing and applying UEM to study atomic-scale structural and electronic dynamics in materials. University of Minnesota (2010–present) Graduate Faculty, Chemical Physics Program Member, Minnesota Institute for Ultrafast Science (MIUS) Research interests span: Non-equilibrium electronic/structural dynamics Defect-laden energy transport materials Strongly-correlated material phase transitions In situ laser-induced phase transformations Ultrafast magnetic switching phenomena Quantum nanoscale energy coupling Recent publications analyze photoemission geometry effects, coherent phonon dynamics, and radiation damage mitigation in 4D UEM. His lab has developed custom tools like UEMtomaton and UEMview for UEM data analysis. NSF : Radiation Damage Mitigation in Soft Matter AIP SciLight Feature : Phonon Dynamics Imaging Chem. Phys. Chem Front Cover : 2025 Student Scholar Awards : 2018–2021 Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships : Multiple recipients He has mentored 15 Ph.D. students and 3 M.S. students, with alumni now at institutions including NASA, 3M, and Brookhaven National Laboratory. His UEM lab features a custom 224sqft vibration isolation slab and a 200kV Tecnai Femto UEM platform with PHAROS Femtosecond LASER systems.

• Photovoltaic devices (solar cells)
• Organic semiconductors
• Condensed matter physics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Attila Mozer is a Professorial Fellow at the Intelligent Polymer Research Institute (IPRI), part of the University of Wollongong , Australia. He has held this position since 2022 and is actively involved in research and supervision of higher-degree research students. His research spans photovoltaic devices , organic semiconductors , condensed matter physics , and electrochemistry . Key areas include electron transfer kinetics , CO2 reduction catalysis , and printable radiation detectors . Recent publications highlight work on flexible organic X-ray sensors , printable perovskite radiation detectors , and electronic coupling in dye-Co complex systems . These articles focus on nanotechnology , energy materials , and charge transport mechanisms . Grants include multiple Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Projects and Linkage Infrastructure funding for equipment, covering research on excitonic solar cells , porphyrin arrays , and hot exciton dissociation in organic photovoltaics. He supervises PhD and integrated PhD students in projects related to radiation detectors , CO2 reduction catalysts , and electron transfer dynamics across organic-inorganic interfaces. Professor Mozer is affiliated with the ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science (ACES) and leads collaborative efforts in electrochemical CO2 reduction and organic photovoltaics through institutions like the Intelligent Polymer Research Institute .

Michael Litosمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Plasma Wakefield Acceleration
• Laser-Plasma Interactions
• Particle Beam Physics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Michael Litos is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Colorado Boulder and serves as the Director of the Center for Integrated Plasma Studies (CIPS) . He is also a faculty mentor for EPEN and conducts experimental research in plasma wakefield acceleration, combining local CU experiments with collaborations at national laboratories like SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory . His research focuses on Plasma Wakefield Acceleration Laser-Plasma Interactions Particle Beam Physics High Energy Physics Advanced Accelerator Technology Strong-Field QED The 15 most recent publications highlight trends in plasma wakefield acceleration , beam-plasma interactions , laser-driven plasma diagnostics , and applications of high-brightness beams . These works often involve experiments at FACET-II, theoretical models of wakefield dynamics, and innovations in plasma sources and beam delivery systems.

Karoly Nemethمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Theoretical Chemistry
• Materials Science
• Energy Storage Materials
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Karoly Nemeth is a Research Professor of Physics at the Lewis College of Science and Letters, Illinois Institute of Technology. He holds a Ph.D. in Theoretical and Computational Chemistry from Eötvös University, Hungary. His career includes roles as Adjunct Professor at IIT (2012-2016) and physicist positions at Argonne National Laboratory, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and other institutions. Nemeth specializes in theoretical and computational materials science with a focus on energy storage materials, photoemissive materials, and advanced functional materials design. His research interests include electrochemical energy storage systems, photocathode engineering, and the development of novel materials for batteries and photonic applications. He has contributed to patents on lithium-ion battery cathodes, CO2-based energy storage, and photocathode technologies. Nemeth has developed scientific software such as MMSR and FreeON, advancing computational methods for materials modeling. Key research trends in his work involve functionalizing two-dimensional materials (e.g., boron nitride) for enhanced energy storage properties, designing transition metal-free cathodes, and optimizing photocathode surfaces for high-brightness electron emission. His work bridges quantum chemistry, computational modeling, and experimental validation. Nemeth's patents include innovations like radical anion-functionalized 2D materials and CO2/oxalate cathodes. His grants and collaborative projects focus on advancing materials for next-generation energy storage and photoemissive systems. He leads Nemeth's Materials Design LLC, a company specializing in proprietary materials patents and R&D partnerships.

Patrick G. O'Sheaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Applied Electromagnetics
• Nonlinear Dynamics
• Charged Particle Beam Technology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Patrick G. O'Shea is a Professor and Vice President for Research at the University of Maryland, holding joint appointments in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Physics, and the Institute for Research in Electronics & Applied Physics (IREAP). He previously served as Chair of the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the A. James Clark School of Engineering and Director of IREAP. His research focuses on charged particle beam dynamics, free-electron lasers (FELs), and high-power radiation sources. He leads the Bright Beams Collective Research Group, advancing compact THz FELs and terawatt X-ray sources. O'Shea has held leadership roles including President of University College Cork (Ireland) and Vice President for Research at UMD. His honors include Fellowships from AAAS, APS, IEEE, and the Royal Society of Arts. Recent work emphasizes ultra-high-power XFEL harmonics, beam emittance control, and applications in cancer therapy and quantum technologies. Education: BSc in Physics (National University of Ireland, Cork), M.S. and Ph.D. in Physics (University of Maryland). Key contributions include record-breaking H⁻ beam brightness on the BEAR rocket test stand, discovery of solitary waves in electron beams, and theoretical work on emittance compensation. He chairs UMD's Research Conflict of Interest Committee and has advised students like Liam Pocher (recipient of the NAPAC22 best student paper award). O'Shea collaborates on projects such as the DarkLight experiment at Jefferson Lab and scalable accelerator technologies for future particle physics facilities. Research highlights include developing laser-controlled ion accelerators, achieving 30 MV/m proton gradients, and pioneering THz FEL design. His group explores medical isotope production via electron beams and ultra-fast radiotherapy. Ongoing projects aim to revolutionize XFEL efficiency through novel beam sources and tapered undulators. Awards include the UMD Distinguished Scholar-Teacher Award and multiple professional society recognitions.

Melissa Gishمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Electron transfer
• Photophysics
• Solar energy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Melissa Gish is a Researcher at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in the Chemistry and Nanoscience Research Center. She holds a PhD in Physical Chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from the University of Southern California. Research Focus: Ultrafast spectroscopy, photophysics, electron transfer, solar energy conversion, and interfacial dynamics in molecular/material systems. Community Engagement: Co-founded NREL's Full Spectrum Network and Postdoc and Graduate Student Network. Her work spans semiconductor photophysics, CO2 reduction catalysis, and materials development for solar fuel production. Recent publications highlight collaborations on nitride compounds, polymer nanoparticles, and thin-film absorbers. Scientific Awards: C&EN LGBTQ+ Trailblazer in STEM (2022) NREL Outstanding Mentor Award (2022, 2023)

Mustafa Özcanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Teacher education
• Project-based education
• Education in a democratic society
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Mustafa Özcan is a Professor in the Department of Guidance and Psychological Counseling at MEF University's Faculty of Education , where he also serves as Dean. His research spans teacher education, curriculum development, and educational reform, with a focus on project-based learning, democratic societies, and experiential education models. Education : Doctorate, Master's, Bachelor's degrees (specific institutions and years not provided). His scholarly work emphasizes teacher training, mathematics education, and the sociopolitical dimensions of learning. Articles highlight partnerships between universities and schools, fractional knowledge in middle and elementary education, and the role of experiential learning in democratic classrooms. Scientific awards and honors are not explicitly mentioned in the provided text. No details are available on students, grants, or laboratory affiliations.

Hailiang Wangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Materials Chemistry
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Hailiang Wang is a Professor of Chemistry and Director of Graduate Studies at Yale University , where he has been a faculty member since 2014. His research focuses on Materials Chemistry , Inorganic Chemistry , and Physical Chemistry , with an emphasis on electrocatalytic systems for energy conversion and environmental remediation. He earned his B.S. from Peking University, Ph.D. from Stanford University, and held a postdoctoral fellowship at UC Berkeley. Education: B.S., Peking University (2007) Ph.D., Stanford University (2012) Philomathia Postdoctoral Fellow, UC Berkeley (2012-2014) His work addresses global challenges in clean energy transition and carbon emission mitigation through catalyst design for reactions like CO2 reduction, nitrate conversion, and next-generation battery materials. Key areas include heterogeneous molecular catalysts , photocatalytic systems , and electrocatalytic processes for environmental applications. Recent studies highlight his 15 most recent articles (2025-2024) spanning topics such as CO2 reduction to methanol , photothermal interface engineering , dual-site electrocatalysts , and electrochemical pollutant removal . These works emphasize structure-reactivity correlations and nanoscale interactions in catalytic systems. His scientific contributions have been recognized with awards including: NSF CAREER Award (2017) Sloan Research Fellowship (2019) National Brown Investigator Award (2025) Web of Science Highly Cited Researcher (2016-present) As an advisor, he mentors a diverse team of postdocs and graduate students, including Seonjeong Cheon , Jing Li , Yuanzuo Gao , and Conor Rooney , fostering innovation in energy storage and environmental chemistry. His lab at the Energy Sciences Center II integrates materials science , nanotechnology , and surface science to develop sustainable chemical processes.