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Pasquale Cerveroمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Cell Biology
• Molecular Biology
• Cellular Signaling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Pasquale Cervero is a Research Fellow affiliated with the Institute of Medical Microbiology, Virology and Hygiene at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE) , part of the University of Hamburg . His research focuses on podosome biology , cellular invasion mechanisms , and endocytic pathways . He holds a PhD (Dr. rer. nat.) and has developed computational tools like Poji for analyzing podosome structures. Key research areas include podosome dynamics in cancer metastasis, mechanosensory signaling in cells, and actin cytoskeleton regulation. His work bridges molecular mechanisms with cellular behaviors, contributing to understanding pathological processes such as tumor invasion. Publications highlight advancements in podosome lifecycle analysis, cargo-specific endocytosis, and computational methods for microscopy data. Collaborations with groups like Linder S. and Condeelis J. underscore his interdisciplinary approach to cell biology.

Polly L. Arnoldمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Synthetic Inorganic Chemistry
• Organometallic Catalysis
• Actinide and Rare Earth Chemistry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Polly L. Arnold is a Professor of Chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley, and Director of the Chemical Sciences Division at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL). Her research focuses on exploring synthetic chemistry of rare earth and actinide elements, particularly their roles in catalytic transformations and nuclear waste management. She holds an OBE and is a Fellow of the Royal Society. Education: BA in Chemistry, University of Oxford (1994) D.Phil. in Chemistry, University of Sussex (1997) Research Interests: Development of rare earth and actinide-based catalysts for C-H bond activation and small molecule (N₂, CO₂) functionalization Structural and electronic properties of uranium complexes and their applications in quantum materials Safe stewardship of nuclear waste through molecular-level understanding of actinides Key Achievements: Pioneered uranium-mediated small molecule activation, including dinitrogen and carbon dioxide Discovered novel reactivity patterns in f-block elements, challenging traditional bonding models Recipient of prestigious awards including the Alexander von Humboldt Bessel Prize (2007) and EPSRC Leadership Fellowship (2009–2014) Academic Roles: Director, Chemical Sciences Division (LBNL) Professor of Chemistry (UC Berkeley) Prior appointments at University of Edinburgh (Crum Brown Chair) and University of Nottingham Her work bridges fundamental chemistry with applied challenges in sustainability and energy, leveraging advanced synthetic and spectroscopic techniques to reveal new chemical paradigms in heavy elements.

• Membrane Biology
• Cellular Membrane Remodeling
• Biophysics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Anna Shnyrova is an Associate Professor and Ramon y Cajal researcher at the Biofisika Institute, a joint research center of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the University of the Basque Country (EHU). She leads the Mechanisms of Cellular Membrane Remodelling Laboratory, focusing on fundamental processes in cell biology and biophysics. Her research expertise lies in the dynamic remodeling of cellular membranes, a critical aspect of cellular function including trafficking, division, and signaling. Her work integrates biochemical, biophysical, and structural approaches to understand how proteins and lipids cooperate to shape membranes. The analysis of her publication record reveals a strong emphasis on membrane dynamics, particularly in processes such as fission, fusion, curvature generation, and the role of specialized proteins like BAR domains and dynamins. Her studies frequently employ advanced techniques including in vitro reconstitution, fluorescence imaging, and electron microscopy, often published in top journals like Nature and Science . Young Researcher Award of the Spanish Biophysical Society (2013) UNESCO-L'Oreal for Women in Science grant (2016) Anna Shnyrova has secured significant research funding from the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities and the Basque Government, supporting her laboratory and research team. Although specific students are not listed, her leadership of an independent research group indicates active mentorship and training of early-career scientists. Her work continues to advance the mechanistic understanding of cellular membrane organization.

• Environmental Science
• Soil Science
• Computational Modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jessica M. Furrer is a researcher active in environmental science, computational modeling, and soil processes, with publications in interdisciplinary journals like Frontiers in Environmental Science and Granular Matter . She has contributed to studies on pore-scale soil water dynamics and microbial influences on soil structure.

Benjamin Brandsمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Computational Mechanics
• Multiscale Modeling
• Multiscale Material Modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Benjamin Brands is a Research Fellow at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), specializing in computational mechanics and multiscale material modeling. He works under the Chair of Engineering Mechanics (LTM), led by Prof. Paul Steinmann. Core Research: Multi-scale, multi-physics modeling of magneto-sensitive polymeric materials and reduced-order modeling techniques. Technical Focus: Computational homogenization, finite element methods, and magneto-mechanical material analysis. Key Projects: Involved in the ERC-funded MOCOPOLY project (2012–2017), which explored process-microstructure-property relationships in smart materials. His publications span computational mechanics, material science, and advanced numerical methods, emphasizing magneto-sensitive polymers and multi-scale simulations. No scientific awards or student advisement details are explicitly mentioned.

Stefan Raunserمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Structural Biochemistry
• Molecular Biology
• Cryo-Electron Microscopy
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Stefan Raunser is Director of the Department of Structural Biochemistry at the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Physiology in Dortmund, Germany. He holds concurrent professorships at the University of Duisburg-Essen (Honorary Professor, 2015–now) and Technical University Dortmund (Adjunct Professor, 2015–now). PhD in Biochemistry, University of Frankfurt (2001–2004) Diploma in Biology, University of Mainz (1995–2000) His research focuses on structural and functional analysis of macromolecular complexes governing cellular processes, particularly muscle contraction (actin-myosin-tropomyosin interactions) and bacterial toxin mechanisms (Tc toxins, Type VI secretion systems). He pioneered cryo-EM and cryo-ET applications for high-resolution imaging of sarcomeres, toxin complexes, and membrane proteins like the ryanodine receptor. His department also developed SPHIRE , a user-friendly cryo-EM image processing suite. Scientific awards include the ERC Synergy Grant (2020) , ERC Consolidator Grant (2014) , and Einstein Foundation Berlin Professorship (2013) . He has advised numerous PhD and Master’s students, including Elmar Behrmann , Shyamal Mosalaganti , and Zhexin Wang , and led collaborations on projects involving Cryo-EM of TRPC4 ion channels and septin complex regulation .

Thilo Rennertمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Soil Chemistry
• Environmental Science
• Geochemistry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Thilo Rennert is Head of the Department of Soil Chemistry with Pedology located at Emil-Wolff-Str. 12a, 70593 Stuttgart. His research focuses on soil chemical processes, environmental contaminants, pedogenesis, and mineral-organic interactions in terrestrial systems. Research interests span: Soil biogeochemistry and contaminant transport mechanisms Mineral-organic matter interactions and soil formation processes Advanced analytical techniques for soil characterization Environmental impact assessment of industrial pollutants Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on: Heavy metal adsorption and speciation in soils Novel spectroscopic and machine learning approaches for contamination monitoring Biogeochemical cycling of nutrients and contaminants Microscale soil constituent interactions No awards, students, or lab team details were provided.

Franziska Teubnerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Polymer Chemistry
• Drug Delivery Systems
• Catalysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Franziska Teubner is a Researcher at the Technical University of Braunschweig, affiliated with the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and the Department of Chemical and Thermal Process Engineering . She serves as a research assistant at the Institute for Chemical and Thermal Process Engineering. Her work focuses on polymerized ionic liquids (PILs)-based hydrogels for drug delivery systems, catalyst immobilization in hydrogels, and their applications in catalytic reactors. Education: Master's in Biotechnology (2018-2020), TU Braunschweig Bachelor's in Biotechnology (2014-2018), TU Braunschweig Research Projects: Development of PIL-based hydrogels for drug delivery Catalyst immobilization in hydrogels Applications of hydrogels in catalytic reactors Teaching & Supervision: Supervised educational lab "Membrane Technology" No scientific awards or grants were explicitly listed in the provided texts. Her current role emphasizes research and educational contributions within the institute's framework.

• Polymer Chemistry
• Materials Science
• Biomedical Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jens Köhler is a Researcher at RWTH Aachen University, specializing in polymer synthesis and materials science. His work focuses on developing advanced polymers for biomedical applications, drug delivery systems, and antimicrobial materials. Key projects include the design of polymeric microbubbles for ultrasound imaging and hydrogel-based scaffolds for tissue engineering. Research interests span polymer chemistry, hydrogel technologies, and biomedical engineering, with emphasis on applications such as antibacterial polymers, drug delivery optimization, and smart materials. His recent studies explore microporosity in polymer shells to enhance medical imaging and drug delivery efficacy. Publications highlight innovations in polymer synthesis, including reversible hydrogels, carbon black dispersing agents, and functionalized fluorophores for bio-labeling. Projects like 'Bio-based polyurethanes for coatings' and 'Anti-Graffiti coatings' demonstrate cross-disciplinary impact. No awards or student advisees are explicitly listed.

• Cell Biology
• Host-Pathogen Interactions
• Actin Cytoskeleton Dynamics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Theresia Stradal is a full Professor at the Technische Universität Braunschweig and Head of the Department of Cell Biology at the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI) in Braunschweig, Germany. She holds a W3 professorship in the Institute for Zoology and leads a research group focused on host-pathogen interactions, particularly how bacterial pathogens manipulate the host actin cytoskeleton and autophagy pathways. PhD in Molecular Biology, Paris Lodron University of Salzburg, Austria (2000) Postdoctoral work at Gesellschaft für Biotechnologische Forschung (now HZI) W2 Professorship at University of Münster (2009–2014) W3 Professorship at TU Braunschweig (2014–present) Head of Department, Cell Biology, HZI (2014–present) Her research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of infection, particularly actin cytoskeleton dynamics , host-pathogen interactions , and autophagy regulation . She investigates how pathogens like Salmonella and Yersinia hijack host cell signaling to promote invasion and survival. Her group also studies natural products such as cytochalasins and drimane sesquiterpenoids that modulate cytoskeletal and autophagic processes. Her recent publications reflect a strong emphasis on cytoskeletal remodeling , WAVE regulatory complex signaling , actin-based motility , and the discovery of bioactive fungal metabolites. There is a clear trend toward understanding the intersection of autophagy and cytoskeletal dynamics in both infection and cancer contexts, using chemical biology and cell imaging approaches. Prof. Stradal has mentored numerous PhD and postdoctoral researchers, many of whom are co-authors on her publications. While no specific grants are listed in the text, her sustained research output and leadership role at HZI suggest significant funding support. She has not received explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the provided text. She leads a research team at HZI’s Cell Biology department, collaborating closely with structural biologists, microbiologists, and chemists. Her lab investigates molecular mechanisms of infection using advanced cell biological and imaging techniques, often in conjunction with natural product chemistry and pharmacological tools.

Bodo Saakeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Wood Chemistry
• Cellulose Technology
• Biorefinery Processes
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Bodo Saake is a distinguished academic at the University of Hamburg, where he serves as Head of Department and Head of Research Unit for Wood Chemistry within the Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences and the Department of Biology. His research focuses on wood chemistry, cellulose technology, and biorefinery processes, with particular expertise in pulp and paper technology, lignin chemistry, and biomass valorization. Professor Saake's research interests center on sustainable utilization of biomass resources, particularly wood and agricultural residues. His work spans from fundamental studies of wood chemistry to practical applications in biorefineries, including innovative pulping processes, development of alternative fiber sources, and conversion of waste materials into valuable products. His laboratory investigates the chemical and physical properties of wood components, with special attention to cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin behavior during processing. Analysis of Professor Saake's publications reveals a strong focus on developing sustainable processing methods for biomass, with particular emphasis on steam-based refining techniques, alternative pulping processes using agricultural residues, and advanced characterization methods for wood components. His work bridges fundamental chemistry with practical industrial applications, addressing challenges in circular economy and resource efficiency. Professor Saake has been actively involved in mentoring students and collaborating with researchers worldwide, though specific student names are not detailed in the available information. His research has been supported by various projects focusing on biomass conversion and sustainable material development. His laboratory, located at the Institute of Wood Sciences (IHW) at Haidkrugsweg 1 in Barsbüttel-Willinghusen, serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research connecting chemistry, materials science, and engineering approaches to wood and biomass utilization.

Simon Deckeمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Neuroelectronics
• Microfabrication
• Two-Photon Polymerization
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Simon Decke is a Doctoral Researcher at Forschungszentrum Jülich, working within the Institute for Biological Information Processes (IBI), specifically in the Bioelectronics department (IBI-3) located in Building 02.4u, Room 97 at the Jülich campus. Decke specializes in the microfabrication of neural interfaces with a strong focus on two-photon polymerization techniques. His research encompasses developing flexible, 3D implantable microelectrode arrays, biohybrid devices that integrate biological and electronic components, and advanced in vitro platforms for neural studies. His technical expertise bridges materials science, microengineering, and neuroscience to create next-generation neuroelectronic systems. His work contributes significantly to the advancement of brain-computer interfaces and neural prosthetics, with potential applications ranging from fundamental neuroscience research to clinical neurotechnology solutions for neurological disorders.

Bo Tangمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• BioMEMS
• Organ-on-a-chip
• Microfabrication
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Bo Tang, M.Sc. , is a Researcher at the Institute of Microtechnology within the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Technische Universität Braunschweig. He earned his B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from Huaqiao University, China (2010-2014) and his M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from TU Braunschweig (2015-2018). Since 2018, he has pursued his Ph.D. with a scholarship, focusing on smart membranes for barrier-on-a-chip applications. Research Focus Development of BioMEMS for organ-on-a-chip platforms Si/Si3N4/glass wafer-level fabrication of ultra-thin nanoporous membranes Two-photon-polymerization-based maskless lithography for nanostructures Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) biosensor technology Microfluidic system design and 3D printing strategies Projects & Funding MS Multi Mat - Development of single-use Organ-on-a-Chip systems (2021-2023, funded by VDI/VDE) Mikro-Replace-Systeme - Intestinal & respiratory tract 3D cell culture models with integrated sensorics (2023-present, funded by MWK-Programm Zukunft Niedersachsen) Technical Expertise STM32-based MCU embedded system development C# software development for microsystem control Micromachining and biocompatible bonding processes Laser-induced forward transfer (LIFT) of porous electrodes Finite element modeling of microfluidic systems Contact: b.tang@tu-braunschweig.de

Stéphane Meryمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Self-organized π-conjugated organic materials
• Liquid-crystalline semiconductors
• π-Functional molecular liquids
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Stéphane Mery has been a permanent CNRS Researcher at the Institut de Physique et Chimie des Matériaux de Strasbourg (IPCMS, University of Strasbourg-CNRS) since 1992. After completing his PhD (1990, University of Bordeaux) and a post-doctoral fellowship at the Naval Research Laboratory (Washington DC, 1990–1992), he obtained his Habilitation à diriger des recherches (HDR) in 2001. His activities revolve around the molecular design, synthesis and self-assembly of π-conjugated organic semiconductors. Education PhD in Chemistry and Physics, 1990 – University of Bordeaux, France (supervisors: Prof. F. Hardouin & Dr. M. Mauzac) Habilitation à diriger des recherches (HDR), 2001 – Accredited to supervise doctoral research Research Focus Dr. Mery’s research integrates synthetic organic chemistry, supramolecular chemistry and materials science to create self-organized π-conjugated materials . By decorating chromophores with flexible alkyl or siloxane chains, he stabilizes mesomorphic organizations that combine fluidity with long-range order—ideal for solution-processable optoelectronics. A recent thrust is the development of π-functional molecular liquids : room-temperature solvent-free fluids whose fluidity and electronic properties are simultaneously tuned for electroluminescent devices. Core expertise spans: Self-organized organic systems (liquid-crystalline, mesomorphic) Siloxane-containing organic semiconductors π-Conjugated molecules and polymers for OLEDs, OPVs and OFETs Structure–morphology–property relationships Publication Landscape Over the past five years his group has published extensively on (i) side-chain engineering of conjugated polymers to control crystallinity, doping and thermoelectric performance, (ii) halogenation effects on backbone conformation, (iii) solvent-free melt-processing of large crystalline domains, and (iv) hybrid organic/inorganic photoactive systems. The work repeatedly combines advanced structural probes (solid-state NMR, GIWAXS, AFM-KPFM) with device studies (OPV, OLED, OFET) to close the design–function loop. Laboratory & Team He is a member of the “Functional Molecular Materials” team at IPCMS, where he supervises synthetic and device-oriented projects in close collaboration with physicists, spectroscopists and theoreticians.

Christoph Jungمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Polymer Chemistry
• Nanomaterials Science
• Molecular Dynamics Simulations
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Christoph Jung is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Bayreuth's School of Mathematics, Physics and Technology, with an extensive research portfolio spanning polymer chemistry, nanomaterials science, and computational chemistry. His work bridges experimental synthesis with advanced simulation techniques, particularly focusing on molecular dynamics applications in materials science. His research interests encompass polymer-nanoparticle hybrid systems, interfacial phenomena, and the development of novel computational methodologies for studying catalytic processes. Jung's work demonstrates particular expertise in ReaxFF molecular dynamics simulations, with applications ranging from platinum nanoparticle oxidation to HIV entry inhibitor optimization. His research group investigates the fundamental properties of materials at interfaces, with implications for drug delivery systems, energy applications, and advanced optical materials. Analysis of his publication record reveals consistent contributions to high-impact journals including Journal of the Physical Chemistry, Langmuir, and Macromolecules, with recent work showing increasing interdisciplinary scope spanning from computational chemistry to biomedical applications. His research demonstrates strong collaborative networks, particularly with Timo Jacob's group at Bayreuth, and shows evolution from fundamental polymer studies toward more applied biomedical and energy-related research. Jung has received significant recognition through publication in top-tier journals, with his most recent work focusing on ReaxFF-guided optimization of HIV-1 entry inhibitors and metastable nickel-carbon systems. His publication record demonstrates both depth in core expertise and breadth across multiple application areas. His research program includes substantial work on single-molecule techniques, mesoporous materials for drug delivery, and the development of photostable dyes for advanced imaging applications. The consistent quality and impact of his publications indicate a well-established and productive research program with significant contributions to multiple subfields of materials chemistry.