جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Liam Guilfoyleمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Science Education
• Teacher Education
• Educational Research
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Liam Guilfoyle is a Senior Departmental Lecturer in Science Education at the University of Oxford’s Department of Education. He serves as Course Director for the MSc in Learning and Teaching and leads the Advanced Qualitative Research course for doctoral students across the Social Sciences Division. His academic roles include teaching on the PGCE Science programme and MSc in Medical Education, alongside supervising DPhil (PhD) students. Guilfoyle holds a PhD and BSc from the University of Limerick, Ireland. His research focuses on teachers’ engagement with research and epistemic beliefs across disciplines, particularly in science education. He leads the FoSTER Project, mapping school support for teacher research engagement, and contributes to the EU-funded FEDORA project on future-oriented science education. Previously, he conducted postdoctoral research on the Oxford Argumentation in Religion and Science (OARS) project. He is actively involved in professional committees, including the Teaching Council’s Research Engagement Group (Ireland), the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council’s Education and Training Standards Committee, and the Research Committee of NARST. He reviews for journals such as the International Journal of Science Education and Teaching and Teacher Education. Grants & Projects: Capacity for Research Around Teacher Education (CRATE), MEDiC: Medical Education Disciplines in Comparison, FEDORA (Horizon 2020), and FoSTER. Advising: Supervises doctoral students including Lucy Robinson, Anna Donaghy, and Fiona Wood. Labs/Teams: Oxford Research Staff Society (Co-Chair), OARS Project, and interdisciplinary science-religion education collaborations.

David Smithمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Materials Physics
• Nanostructured Materials
• Optical Spectroscopy
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor David Smith is a faculty member at the University of Southampton, specializing in materials physics. His research focuses on nanostructured materials such as semiconductor nanowires, carbon nanotubes, and van der Waals solids like WSe₂, utilizing advanced optical spectroscopy techniques including resonance Raman and time-resolved Raman spectroscopy. His laboratory is equipped for studies from ultra-low temperatures (1.6 K) to 700 K, with magnetic fields up to 12 T and sub-micron spatial resolution. He leads projects in collaboration with the EPSRC, such as the Topological Engineering Programme Grant and ADEPT Programme Grant. His research interests span material fabrication, nanofabrication, and the exploration of electronic and optical properties in 2D materials. Current PhD students under his supervision include Yaana Pickup, Alexander Scott Billingham, Denis Aristov, and Anurag Sharma. Key collaborations involve researchers like Dr. Pier-John Sazio, Prof. Philip Bartlett, and Prof. Gillian Reid. His work integrates experimental and theoretical approaches to advance understanding of quantum phenomena and material applications in electronics and photonics.

Ido Levinمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Mechanical Biomimicry
• Materials Science
• Fluid Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ido Levin is a WRF Postdoctoral Fellow in the Keller Lab at the University of Washington and an incoming Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Mathematics at the University of British Columbia (starting August 2025). His research focuses on mechanical biomimicry, using responsive materials and interdisciplinary approaches to design autonomous shape-morphing structures. He employs analytical tools and collaborates across physics, mathematics, chemistry, and materials science. Education: Ph.D. in Physics (The Hebrew University, 2021), M.Sc. in Physics (2014), and B.Sc. in Physics (2012), all from The Hebrew University. Research interests include biomimetic design, fluid dynamics inspired by natural systems (e.g., shark intestines), geometrical frustration in elastic systems, and advanced fabrication techniques like 4D printing. His work bridges theoretical models with experimental implementations, emphasizing the interplay between geometry and mechanics. Key contributions include studies on helical fluid flow, programmable metamaterials, and elastic ribbon mechanics. His interdisciplinary collaborations span academia and industry, addressing challenges in soft matter physics and material innovation. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, but his publications reflect significant contributions to interdisciplinary research. No advising or grants are detailed in the provided texts. Current affiliations include the Department of Chemistry at the University of Washington and future ties to UBC’s interdisciplinary programs.

Nat Eastonمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Air Pollution
• Characterisation
• Toxicology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Nat Easton holds dual roles as an NIHR BRC Bridging Fellow and UKRI SPF Clean Air Programme Impact Fellow at the University of Southampton. Their research focuses on air pollution characterisation, toxicology, and health impacts, with emphasis on knowledge exchange. They completed a PhD investigating particulate matter from port sources at the National Oceanography Centre under the Leverhulme Trust Doctoral Scholarship through the Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute. Key research projects include studies on shipping emissions via tree bark chemical tracers and brake wear particles' respiratory effects. Recent publications (2024–2025) address port city air quality and particulate toxicity mechanisms. Awards include the Leverhulme Trust Doctoral Scholarship. Current work bridges environmental chemistry, public health, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Natalie Weldenمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Environmental Science
• Marine Biology
• Microplastic Pollution
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Natalie Welden is a Lecturer in Environmental Science and Sustainability at the University of Glasgow's School of Social & Environmental Sustainability. She holds a PhD from the University of Glasgow (2011–2015), focusing on microplastic pollution in the Clyde Sea Area, and has held postdoctoral positions at the Stockholm Environment Institute and the Open University. Her research emphasizes microplastic impacts, citizen science applications, and ecosystem-based solutions to environmental challenges. Education: BSc Ecology, University of Derby (2005–2008) MSc Marine Environmental Management, University of York (2009–2010) PhD in Microplastic Pollution, University of Glasgow (2011–2015) Research Interests: Natalie's work explores human impacts on aquatic ecosystems, particularly microplastic pollution's sources, distribution, and ecotoxicological effects. She has pioneered studies on microplastic degradation, citizen science methodologies, and engineering solutions for plastic capture. Her recent focus includes integrating social-ecological systems into policy frameworks for sustainable shrimp farming and coastal management. Publications Overview: Her 23+ publications span microplastic monitoring techniques, policy implications, and interdisciplinary approaches to environmental challenges. Recent themes include deltaic vulnerability assessments, ecosystem service integration, and novel plastic mitigation strategies. She has authored a book on microplastic transport and edited sections in major environmental handbooks. Grants & Teaching: Programme Co-Director for BSc Environmental Science and Sustainability Convenes courses on aquatic ecosystems, environmental monitoring, and sustainability projects Lead on Innovate UK-funded SOPaS project targeting microfibre pollution Supervises graduate research on plastic transport modeling and coastal Bangladesh's social-ecological systems Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on citizen science initiatives, microplastic lifecycle analysis, and policy engagement with stakeholders in fisheries and aquaculture sectors.

H.M. Banisمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Psychology
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Stress Processing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. H.M. Banis is a researcher and Degree Programme Coordinator for Pharmacy at the Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Groningen. She holds a PhD and has established a research career focusing on the intersection of psychology, neuroscience, and gender differences in stress and reward processing. Her research interests include: Cognitive neuroscience of stress and reward processing Gender differences in neural responses to stress Effects of menstrual cycle phase on cognitive performance Electroencephalography (EEG) and event-related potential (ERP) methodologies Earlier work on child-rearing practices for children with chronic illnesses Dr. Banis's publication record shows a clear progression from early work on parenting children with hemophilia to more recent neuroscience-focused research on stress, reward processing, and gender differences. Her most cited works examine how acute stress modulates feedback processing in men and women, with particular attention to menstrual cycle effects in female participants. Her research often employs EEG methodology to measure neural responses during cognitive tasks under stress conditions. Her scientific contributions include: Multiple peer-reviewed articles in journals like Biological Psychology and PLoS ONE A doctoral thesis titled 'Stressing reward: Does sex matter?' (2018) Research demonstrating differential effects of stress on neural processing between genders As Degree Programme Coordinator for Pharmacy, Dr. Banis plays a key administrative role in the Pharmacy program at the University of Groningen, overseeing curriculum development, academic standards, and student affairs. Her background in psychology and neuroscience likely informs her approach to pharmacy education, particularly regarding the psychological aspects of medication use and patient care.

Claudio Chamonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Topological Materials
• Quantum Computing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Claudio Chamon is a Professor at Boston University, specializing in condensed matter physics and quantum computing. His research focuses on electron fractionalization in topological systems, quantum spin liquids, and fractonic behavior. He holds a Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics from MIT, along with M.S. and B.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering and Aeronautics/Astronautics, also from MIT. His work bridges theoretical and experimental condensed matter physics, with contributions to topological materials, quantum phase transitions, and quantum information science. Key research areas include topology-driven fractionalization in graphene-like structures, non-Abelian gauge theories, and quantum computing applications such as encrypted operator computing. Chamon has pioneered studies on Majorana zero modes in nanowire networks and braiding non-Abelian anyons in photonic systems. His experimental collaborations aim to realize topological qubits and quantum spin liquids in programmable devices. He has received prestigious awards including the American Physical Society Fellowship, Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship, and NSF CAREER Award. Chamon’s recent work explores quantum circuit complexity, fracton dynamics, and secure computation on encrypted data, leveraging tensor networks and combinatorial symmetries.

Joseph Larkinمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Microbial Biophysics
• Biofilm Dynamics
• Electrophysiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Joseph Larkin is an Assistant Professor at Boston University. His research focuses on understanding microbial strategies in biofilms and electrophysiological interactions. He investigates how bacteria engineer their environments through biofilm formation and signaling, using time-lapse imaging and custom experimental devices. His work integrates biophysics, microbiology, and engineering to explore emergent properties of living matter. Key research areas include bacterial biofilm dynamics, electrophysiology-driven behavior, and the development of novel electrical imaging technologies. His group uses CMOS sensor arrays and label-free techniques to study microbial communities at microscale resolutions. Recent publications highlight advancements in electrical capacitance imaging, biofilm modeling, and semiconductor-biofilm hybrid systems. These studies emphasize interdisciplinary approaches bridging biology and engineering. His lab is located in CILSE (Room 605C) and SCI (Room 215) at Boston University. Contact him via email at jwlarkin@bu.edu .

Keith McKennaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nanomaterials
• Energy Materials
• Photovoltaics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Keith McKenna is a faculty member in the School of Physics, Engineering and Technology at the University of York, holding roles including Translational Theme Lead for Sustainable Energy and Programme Leader for Maths and Physics. He obtained his MPhys (2001) and PhD (2005) from the University of Leeds. His research focuses on theoretical modeling of surfaces and interfaces in nanoscale systems, with applications in energy, spintronics, and catalysis. He employs multi-scale computational methods and collaborates closely with experimental groups. Research Interests: Nanostructured materials and grain boundary engineering Defect modeling in energy materials (e.g., photovoltaics, photocatalysts) Electronic properties of oxides and metal nanoparticles Leadership Roles: UK Management Committee Member – COST Action CA21148 Working Group Leader – psi-k Functional Materials and Devices Steering Committee Member – UK High-End Computing Materials Chemistry Consortium Teaching: Computational Quantum Mechanics (2011–present) Mathematical Physics II (2012) Grants and Funding: Multiple EPSRC-funded projects, including collaborations with Japanese institutions. Recent work includes optimizing charge carrier mobility in nanoporous metal oxides and studying defects in tungsten oxide. Labs/Teams: Leads the McKenna Materials Modelling Group, focusing on computational modeling of surfaces/interfaces in energy-relevant materials.

Greg Grasonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Soft Matter Physics
• Geometric Frustration
• Polymer Assembly
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Greg Grason is Professor in the Department of Polymer Science and Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He holds a B.A. in Physics from University of Pennsylvania (2000) and Ph.D. in Physics from University of Pennsylvania (2005). His research explores geometrically frustrated assembly in soft matter using theoretical frameworks from condensed matter physics and differential geometry. Current projects examine self-limited assembly states, programmable nanotube construction, and mechanical metamaterials. Honors include NSF CAREER Award, Sloan Research Fellowship, and APS Fellowship. He leads research on filamentous matter organization, block copolymer morphologies, and curvature-controlled membrane assemblies.

Ryan Haywardمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Soft Materials Science
• Polymer Chemistry
• Active Materials
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ryan Hayward is the James and Catherine Patten Endowed Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering and Department Chair at the University of Colorado Boulder. His research focuses on designing active polymer materials that respond dynamically to external stimuli, including light, temperature, and mechanical forces. Key areas include self-assembly of nanostructured materials, mechanics of soft active materials, and co-continuous phase formation in polymers. Education: B.S.E. in Chemical Engineering from Princeton University (1999), Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from UC Santa Barbara (2004). His work bridges polymer chemistry, soft matter physics, and materials engineering, with applications in renewable energy, encapsulation, and smart materials. Research Group: Hayward Research Group (specializing in stimuli-responsive materials and nanocomposites) Key Technologies: Photomechanical actuation, ionoelastomer junctions, and co-continuous nanostructures Notable achievements include over 150 peer-reviewed publications, major awards like the NSF CAREER Award, and leadership roles in national research initiatives. His group collaborates on projects ranging from shape-programmable hydrogels to electro-adhesive systems. Awards include the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (2010), Fellow of the American Physical Society (2018), and Blavatnik National Awards Finalist (2018). His research has been funded by the DOE, NSF, and industry partnerships.

Ümmü Seleme Nizam Bayrakمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Hyperuniformity
• Nonlinear dynamics
• Random matrix theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ümmü Seleme Nizam Bayrak is a Researcher at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Ruhr University Bochum, affiliated with the Simply Complex Lab. She holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology from Ruhr University (2019–2025), an M.Sc. in Physics from Boğaziçi University (2014–2019), and a B.Sc. in Mathematics from the same institution (2009–2014). Her research focuses on hyperuniformity , nonlinear dynamics , and complex systems , with applications in materials science, biophysics, and interdisciplinary studies. Recent work explores self-organization in dissipative systems and universality across scales, from quantum dots to biological cells. Her publications highlight advancements in laser-based synthesis techniques and nonlinear systems, reflecting a blend of experimental and theoretical approaches. She actively contributes to the Simply Complex Lab’s projects, investigating emergent phenomena in driven systems and complex networks.

Megan Jarmanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Nutrition
• Public Health Nutrition
• Early Childhood Development
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Megan Jarman is a Lecturer in the Applied Health Research Group at Aston Institute of Health & Neurodevelopment, Aston University. Her work focuses on the development of dietary patterns in early childhood, particularly in preschool years. She collaborates across disciplines including nutrition, epidemiology, health psychology, and computer science to understand influences on healthy diet establishment. Dr. Jarman's educational background includes: PG Cert in Teaching in Higher Education from Aston University (2023) PhD in Improving the Diets of Preschool Children from University of Southampton (2014) MSc in Public Health Nutrition from University of Southampton (2008) Her research interests center on early childhood nutrition, particularly how dietary patterns develop during preschool years. She employs interdisciplinary approaches, combining nutrition science, epidemiology, and health psychology with computational methods. Her AMBIENT study uses agent-based modeling to simulate multiple influences on diet development, representing an innovative approach to understanding complex nutritional behaviors in young children. Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent focus on childhood nutrition, maternal influences on dietary patterns, and methodological innovations in nutritional assessment. Her work spans epidemiological studies, intervention research, and computational modeling, with particular emphasis on how early feeding practices affect long-term health outcomes. She frequently collaborates with international teams and has contributed significantly to understanding the complex interplay between nutrition, behavior, and child development. Dr. Jarman has received several prestigious awards for her research: AXA Research Fund Future Research Leader Fellowship (2019) Alberta Innovates Postdoctoral Fellowship (2016) The Louis Bonduelle Research Prize (2010) As an active researcher and educator, Dr. Jarman leads multiple collaborative projects including the AMBIENT study on agent-based modeling of early nutrition behaviors, research on the Healthy Start Programme in Walsall, and studies examining infant feeding following diabetes in pregnancy. Her work often involves partnerships with public health organizations and international research teams. She serves on the editorial board of Nutrition Journal and regularly presents her findings at academic conferences. Dr. Jarman is involved with the Agent-based Modelling of Behaviours In Early NuTrition (AMBIENT) research group, which applies computational modeling to understand the complex systems influencing early childhood nutrition. Her work bridges traditional nutritional epidemiology with innovative computational approaches to tackle persistent challenges in childhood dietary interventions.

• Knowledge Exchange
• Business Education
• Small Business Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Matthew Sutherland is a distinguished Professor at Northumbria University, affiliated with the Faculty of Business and Law. He specializes in Knowledge Exchange (KE), business education, and SME collaboration. He holds a PhD in Marketing (2008) and a BA in Business Studies (2006), and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA since 2014). His research focuses on KE infrastructure, SME growth strategies, and international student employability. Notable achievements include securing £5.8M in research funding, leading projects such as the ‘Making Accountants Digital Enablers’ (MADE) initiative, and co-developing the Greggs Marketing Challenge. Professor Sutherland has contributed to policy work with Sage and the UK government, and his podcast Why Small Business Matters reaches 7,000+ listeners globally. He has been recognized as ‘Best Lecturer’ (2014/15) and is a leader in professional bodies like the Small Business Charter and PraxisAuril. He redesigned the BA (Hons) Business with Marketing Management program, improving student satisfaction to 92%, and pioneered the Marketing Internship Programme, placing over 240 students in SMEs.

• Quantum Physics
• Condensed Matter Physics
• Nanotechnology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Fartash Chalangari is a Doctoral Researcher in the Department of Physics, focusing on advanced quantum phenomena. His research explores quantum transport, quantum scars, nanotechnology, and spin glass systems. He is affiliated with the Doctoral Programme in Engineering and Natural Sciences. Research Interests: Chalangari’s work centers on quantum systems, including quantum wells, bouncing-ball dynamics, and the stability of quantum scars. He also investigates spin glass magnetization using numerical methods. His recent studies involve variational techniques in quantum dots and control mechanisms for quantum systems. Key Publications: His notable work includes studies on bouncing-ball quantum scars and stability analyses in quantum systems. Earlier contributions explored the Ising model in spin glasses. Chalangari collaborates on topics like imaginary-time propagation and nanotip dynamics.