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Keith Johnstonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Materials Chemistry
• Nanoparticle Synthesis
• Colloid and Interface Science
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Keith Johnston is Professor and Cockrell Family Dean's Chair in Engineering Excellence in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin's Cockrell School of Engineering. His research integrates materials chemistry, colloid science, and engineering to develop advanced nanoparticle systems for energy and biomedical applications. His educational background includes: B.S. from the University of Michigan (1977) Ph.D. from the University of Illinois (1981) Professor Johnston's research focuses on controlling nucleation, growth, and passivation of metal/metal oxide nanoparticles using ligands and polymeric stabilizers. Key areas include nanocluster assembly for novel materials, nanoparticle behavior at liquid/solid interfaces, subsurface nanotechnology for CO 2 sequestration and oil recovery, electrocatalysts for energy storage, and reversible protein nanoclusters for drug delivery. His biomedical work targets biodegradable plasmonic nanoclusters for cancer imaging/therapy that clear through kidneys. Analysis of his 2014-2017 publications reveals strong emphasis on CO 2 -in-water foams for subsurface applications (50% of recent work), protein stabilization for biologics delivery (30%), and electrocatalyst design (20%). These studies bridge fundamental colloid science with practical engineering challenges in energy and healthcare. His major recognitions include: National Academy of Engineering election (2011) AIChE's 100 Chemical Engineers of the Modern Era (2008) Fellow of American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineers (2013) Multiple AIChE awards including Industrial Gases Technology Institute Award (2004) University of Texas Faculty Excellence Awards (1990, 1995) Professor Johnston leads an active research group with significant interdisciplinary collaborations, particularly with petroleum engineers on subsurface applications. His work attracts substantial funding for developing earth-abundant catalysts and low-water-usage technologies. The lab maintains strong industry partnerships focused on translating nanoparticle research into energy and medical solutions. The research group operates specialized facilities for nanoparticle synthesis, colloid characterization, and subsurface simulation. Current projects emphasize greener oil recovery with minimal water usage, kidney-clearable imaging agents, and scalable electrocatalyst production. Future directions target commercialization of nanoparticle-stabilized CO 2 foams and self-administered biologic delivery systems.

Kuppuswamy Arumugamمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Organometallic Chemistry
• Cancer Therapeutics
• Catalysis
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Dr. Kuppuswamy Arumugam is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Wright State University. His research integrates organometallic chemistry, catalysis, materials science, and biology to develop novel therapeutic agents and advanced materials. Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor at St. Bonaventure University following postdoctoral research at The University of Texas at Austin. Education Doctorate of Philosophy in Chemistry – Tulane University Post Doctoral Research Associate – The University of Texas at Austin Master of Science – Pondicherry University Research Focus Dr. Arumugam's research spans three core areas: (1) Cancer Therapeutic Agents focusing on redox-active gold(I)-NHC complexes for targeted tumor treatment and in vivo validation; (2) Functional Hybrid Materials developing tetrathiafulvalene-fused NHC ligands for tunable organometallic polymers with applications in photophysics and redox systems; and (3) Precision Cyclic Polyesters utilizing NHC-catalyzed zwitterionic polymerization for biomedical and material innovations. His recent publications (2016-2024) predominantly explore gold/silver/cobalt complexes with N-heterocyclic carbenes, emphasizing anticancer mechanisms, electrochemical properties, and polymer synthesis. Key themes include redox modulation, structural characterization, and therapeutic applications. Funding & Leadership NIH-NCI grant for "Dual Targeting Redox-active Gold(I) Therapeutics" (2018) Army Research Office STIR grant for electrochemical polymer control (2016) ACS-PRF funding for polymer microstructure research (2018) WSRI-IRAD award for hybrid metallopolymers (2019) He leads the Arumugam Lab, mentoring graduate and undergraduate researchers in synthetic chemistry and biomedical applications. Recent student achievements include ACS poster awards and thesis defenses.

• Biophysics
• Bioenergetics
• Cardiac Mechanics
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Marko Vendelin is a Tenured Full Professor at Tallinn University of Technology's School of Science, Department of Cybernetics, where he also leads the Laboratory of Systems Biology. His academic career spans over two decades with continuous appointments at Tallinn University of Technology since 1997, including prestigious fellowships from Wellcome Trust and EU Marie Curie programs. His educational background includes a Doctor's Degree (2001) and Research Master's Degree (1997), both from Tallinn University of Technology under supervision of Jüri Engelbrecht, focusing on cardiac mechanoenergetics and electrical activation modeling. His research interests center on heart muscle biophysics, bioenergetics, and biomechanics, with particular emphasis on energy transfer systems in cardiomyocytes. Analysis of his recent publications reveals strong focus on cardiac metabolism, sex-specific differences in heart structure, and advanced imaging techniques. His work frequently examines creatine kinase systems, calcium handling mechanisms, and metabolic compartmentalization in cardiac cells. The publications span high-impact journals including American Journal of Physiology, PLoS Computational Biology, and FEBS Letters. Awarded the National Science Award in 2008 and recognized as Tallinn University of Technology's Young Investigator of the Year in 2007, his scientific contributions have been widely recognized. His editorial service includes roles at American Journal of Physiology: Cell Physiology and numerous manuscript reviews for leading journals. Prof. Vendelin has supervised two postdoctoral researchers and served as external reviewer for PhD theses at multiple European institutions. His administrative roles include leadership positions in COST Actions CA16225 and CA15203, and chairing joint meetings of major physiological societies across Europe.

Jens Risboمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Food material science
• Physical chemistry of foods
• Glass transitions
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Jens Risbo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Food Science at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in food material science and physical chemistry of foods. His research focuses on the relationship between physical transformations of food matrices and chemical reactions, with particular emphasis on glass transitions, dry foods, and transport processes in food and food packaging. He has contributed significantly to applying thermodynamic and kinetic concepts in food science and developing molecular gastronomy as a scientific discipline. Dr. Risbo earned his MSc in Chemical Engineering (1994) and PhD in Chemistry (1997), both from the Technical University of Denmark. His academic journey includes positions as Assistant Professor at the Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University of Denmark (KVL) from 1998 to 2002, followed by his current role as Associate Professor since 2002. His research spans food material science, physical chemistry of foods, and molecular gastronomy. He investigates the relation between chemical and physical processes and vitality of dried bacteria cultures, using colloidal principles for food delivery systems. His work bridges fundamental science with practical applications in food technology, including industrial collaborations with over 10 companies. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on food structure-property relationships, particularly in dairy products, plant-based alternatives, and food colloids. His research combines physical chemistry principles with innovative food processing techniques, showing increasing interest in sustainable food systems and novel food formulations. Member of Editorial Board, Journal of Food Biophysics (since 2006) Editor on special issue of Flavor (journal) on Gastro physics (2012) Dr. Risbo has supervised and co-supervised 12 PhD projects and numerous Bachelor's and Master's students. He has developed innovative teaching approaches for physical chemistry using examples from food, cooking, and living. His industrial collaborations include patent submissions regarding encapsulation technology and principles for measuring permeability of non-detectable gases. His research group works on applying thermodynamic and kinetic concepts to food science problems, with particular expertise in food material science, glass transitions in dry foods, and molecular gastronomy. The team collaborates with various companies to translate fundamental research into practical food technology applications.

Wenjin Zhouمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computational Biomedicine
• Visualization
• Data Science
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Wenjin Zhou is an Assistant Professor at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell, affiliated with the Kennedy College of Sciences and the Miner School of Computer & Information Sciences. His office is located in Dandeneau Hall - 325, and he can be reached at 978-934-3493 or Wenjin_Zhou@uml.edu. Dr. Zhou received his educational background from prestigious institutions: Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer Science from Brown University Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Computer Science from Brown University Dr. Zhou's research focuses on three interconnected areas: Computational Solutions for data modeling and analysis; Scientific Visualization for making sense of complex biomedical data; and Interactive User Interfaces for multi-scale data exploration. His work has significant applications in brain disease biomarker development and cancer treatment. In brain science, he has developed computational approaches for virtual histology of brain microstructure using diffusion imaging. In cancer research, he has created a computational drug design pipeline that leverages protein electron structure information. His publication record shows consistent contributions to visualization and biomedical computing, with work appearing in venues like IEEE InfoVis, VIS, and ACM SIGGRAPH. His research demonstrates a clear trajectory from foundational visualization techniques to increasingly sophisticated applications in brain science and medical diagnostics. Dr. Zhou has received several prestigious awards for his work: NSF CAREER Workshop Travel Award (2013) Brain Science Graduate Research Award (2009) Best Poster Award Nominee at IEEE Visualization (2008) Best Poster at ACM SIGGRAPH Poster Compendium (2006) First Place Award at ACM SIGGRAPH Student Research Competition (2006) Brown University Fellowship (2005) As an educator, Dr. Zhou teaches courses including GUI Programming I at UMass Lowell and has previously taught Human-Computer Interaction, Interactive Web Systems, and Computational Methods for Biomedical Data. His teaching philosophy emphasizes active learning through quizzes, group work, and real-life examples, with students noting that his occasional quizzes kept them engaged and on track. Dr. Zhou collaborates closely with medical researchers including Dr. Stephen Correia at Butler Hospital and Dr. David Tate at Harvard Medical School. His current projects include developing computational techniques for brain microstructure analysis, designing interactive visualization interfaces for brain data, and studying the impact of mobile applications on computer science education for middle school girls.

• Food Analytics
• Spectroscopy
• Chemometrics
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Tomasz Pawel Czaja serves as an Assistant Professor within the Department of Food Science at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Science. His academic role focuses on advancing food analytics and biotechnology through the development of rapid spectroscopic techniques for real-time monitoring of food production processes, aiming to enhance product quality while minimizing environmental impact in alignment with green transition initiatives. His research integrates Raman, NIR, IR, and LF-NMR spectroscopy with advanced chemometric data analysis to address critical challenges in food quality assessment and sustainable production. Key focus areas include optimizing spectroscopic methodologies for food screening, reducing resource consumption in processing, and ensuring future food security through innovative analytical approaches that balance efficiency with ecological responsibility. Analysis of his 2025-2026 publications reveals a systematic application of vibrational and magnetic resonance spectroscopies across diverse food matrices—including dairy systems, starch-based products, plant-protein alternatives, and cereal goods. Recurring themes encompass food authenticity verification, microstructural characterization, lipid oxidation control, and predictive modeling for quality parameters, demonstrating consistent methodological innovation in support of sustainable food industry practices.