جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Stephen Ebbensمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Materials Science
• Active Matter
• Polymers
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Stephen Ebbens is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Sheffield within the School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering. His research spans experimental materials science and active matter, with a focus on catalytic colloids , microfluidic devices , and high-value thin film coatings for healthcare and environmental applications. PhD in surface science from University of Durham (2000) Postdoctoral work in Physics Department (2008) and Chemical and Biological Engineering (2009) Established independent research group via EPSRC and University fellowships Research Themes: Active Matter: Autonomous micro-swimmers, boundary steering, gravitaxis, and bubble propulsion for targeted drug delivery and environmental remediation. Thin Film Coatings: Roll-to-roll slot die coating, machine learning optimization, and self-assembled structures for energy storage/generation. Scientific Contributions: Pioneering work on catalytic Janus motors, reactive inkjet printing of silk-based devices, and experimental characterization of colloidal motion. Key publications in Nature Communications , Advanced Functional Materials , and Physical Review E . Collaborations: Partnerships with industry (Ossila Ltd.) and academic institutions (Loughborough University, Kroto Centre for confocal microscopy).

Joel Koplikمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Fluid Dynamics
• Colloid Science
• Molecular Dynamics Simulation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Joel Koplik is a Professor of Physics at the City College of New York (CCNY), affiliated with the Levich Institute. His research focuses on fluid dynamics, colloid science, and molecular dynamics simulations, particularly investigating interfacial phenomena, nanoparticle behavior, and thermocapillary migration. Recent work explores active colloids, Janus motors, and self-propulsion mechanisms at fluid interfaces. Key research areas include the dynamics of droplets under electric fields, surfactant effects on interfacial deformation, and the hydrodynamic interactions of colloids in confined geometries. His studies often bridge nanoscale and macroscopic fluid behaviors, with applications in materials science and nanotechnology. Publications highlight advancements in understanding capillary bridges, thermocapillary migration in particle-laden systems, and the design of self-propelled nanomotors. Collaborative projects, such as the 2007 proposal on nanoparticle separation using patterned surfaces, underscore his interest in experimental and computational fluid dynamics. Awards and grants are not explicitly listed, but his extensive publication record reflects sustained contributions to interdisciplinary fluid mechanics and soft matter physics.

Michael te Vrugtمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Nonequilibrium statistical mechanics
• Soft and active matter
• Complex systems
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Michael te Vrugt is an Assistant Professor (Juniorprofessor) of Theoretical Physics at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz. Previously, he held postdoctoral positions at the University of Cambridge (DAMTP) and the University of Münster. He holds dual PhDs in Physics and Philosophy of Science from the University of Münster. His research focuses on nonequilibrium statistical mechanics, soft/active matter, biological physics, and philosophy of physics. Notable contributions include studies on epidemic modeling via dynamical density functional theory and foundational work on general relativity averaging. Education: PhD in Philosophy (2020–23), University of Münster PhD in Physics (2019–22), University of Münster Research Interests: Nonequilibrium systems, active matter dynamics, field-theoretical modeling of biological systems, and conceptual foundations of statistical mechanics and quantum mechanics. His work bridges theoretical physics with philosophical inquiry, exploring topics like particle indistinguishability and thermodynamic principles. Publications Trends: Recent work emphasizes active matter (e.g., programmable cluster shapes, biaxial liquid crystals) and applications of Mori-Zwanzig formalism to diverse systems from colloids to cosmology. Editor’s Highlight awards signal impact in modeling social distancing effects on epidemics and dynamical density functional theory. Awards: Multiple Editor’s Highlights and media coverage (WWU Münster, Physik Journal, MedicalXpress) for pandemic modeling and fundamental physics contributions. Labs/Teams: Works within theoretical physics groups at Mainz and previously at Cambridge (Prof. Michael E. Cates) and Münster (Prof. Raphael Wittkowski).

Sho Takatoriمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Bioengineering
• Materials & Interfaces
• Modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sho Takatori is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). His research focuses on the nonequilibrium statistical mechanics and fluid dynamics of soft materials, integrating experimental, theoretical, and computational approaches to study complex systems such as active colloids, bacterial biofilms, and cell membrane interfaces. The Takatori Lab aims to bridge materials science, physics, and bioengineering to advance understanding of complex fluid dynamics. Education Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, University of California, Berkeley (2012) Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering, California Institute of Technology (Caltech) (2017) Research Interests Dr. Takatori explores emergent properties in soft materials, including active matter systems, membrane biophysics, and colloidal self-assembly. His work emphasizes the interplay between microscopic dynamics and macroscopic material behavior. Key areas include: Active colloidal suspensions and their collective behavior Membrane domain organization and actin network mechanics Control strategies for active matter using physics-informed models Awards & Honors Miller Research Fellowship, UC Berkeley (2017) Milton and Francis Clauser Doctoral Prize, Caltech (2017) NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, Caltech (2015) Gates Millennium Scholar, Caltech (2012) Lab & Collaborations The Takatori Lab at UCSB develops novel experimental tools and computational frameworks to study complex fluids. Current projects involve: Neural network-augmented control of active particles Dynamic surfactant-driven colloidal assembly Membrane domain regulation via active surface flows

Masaharu Isobeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Mathematical Physics
• Condensed Matter Physics
• Statistical Mechanics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Masaharu Isobe is an Associate Professor at Nagoya Institute of Technology's Graduate School of Engineering, Department of Physics, Applied Physics Program. With a Doctor of Science from Kyushu University (2000), he has established himself as a leading researcher in computational statistical physics and non-equilibrium systems. His academic journey includes positions at prestigious institutions including University of California, Berkeley, École Normale Supérieure in Paris, and Kyoto University's Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics. Doctor of Science, Kyushu University (2000) Master of Science, Kyushu University (1997) Bachelor of Science, Kyushu University, Department of Physics (1995) Professor Isobe's research focuses on mathematical physics and fundamental theory of condensed matter physics, particularly specializing in hard sphere systems, molecular dynamics simulations, and non-equilibrium statistical physics. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with computational approaches to understand phase transitions, glass formation, and active matter systems. He has made significant contributions to event-chain Monte Carlo methods and their applications to dense particle systems. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on active matter systems, hard disk and hard sphere models, and computational methods for analyzing structural relaxation. The research demonstrates sophisticated computational techniques applied to fundamental questions about phase transitions, pattern formation, and non-equilibrium dynamics in particle systems. Physical Review E 25th Anniversary Milestones (2018) Young Scientist Award of the Physical Society of Japan (2009) Professor Isobe actively advises students and has secured multiple competitive research grants, including several JSPS KAKENHI projects focusing on dynamic facilitation theory, non-equilibrium phase transitions, and self-driven complex molecular systems. His laboratory conducts cutting-edge research on computational statistical physics, with particular emphasis on developing and applying advanced simulation techniques to understand complex many-body phenomena.

• Active Matter
• Statistical Mechanics
• Dynamical Systems
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Michael te Vrugt is an Assistant Professor in the Institute of Physics at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz . He holds dual PhDs in Physics (2022) and Philosophy (2023) from the University of Münster, Germany, and has held postdoctoral positions at DAMTP, University of Cambridge, and the Institute of Theoretical Physics, University of Münster. Current Role: Assistant Professor in Physics (since Sep. 2024) Postdoctoral Experience: University of Cambridge (2023-), University of Münster (2022-2023) Research Focus: Active matter, nonequilibrium statistical mechanics, dynamical density functional theory, Mori-Zwanzig formalism, and quantum-classical analogies His research bridges theoretical physics, statistical mechanics, and interdisciplinary applications, including epidemic modeling and DNA-based computing. Recent work explores active matter systems, biaxial liquid crystals , and reservoir computing frameworks. He has contributed to the SFB1551 Collaborative Research Center. Scientific Awards: No awards explicitly mentioned. Advising and Grants: No student names or grant listings provided, but active involvement in SFB1551 and interdisciplinary projects is evident. Labs & Teams: Principal Investigator at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, collaborating on projects like SFB1551.

Cristián Huepeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Physics of Complex Systems
• Nonequilibrium Systems
• Nonlinear Dynamics
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Cristián Huepe is an Adjunct Professor at Northwestern University's Engineering Sciences and Applied Mathematics (ESAM) department and an External Faculty member at the Northwestern Institute on Complex Systems (NICO). He also serves as a Co-Director and Head Researcher at the Social Listening Lab (SoL-UC) in Chile, and as an External Researcher at Beijing Normal University's School of Systems Science. His research focuses on complex systems, nonequilibrium dynamics, and quantitative social sciences, with emphasis on collective motion, active matter, and social dynamics. Education: Ph.D. in Physics, University of Paris, École Normale Supérieure (1999) DEA in Astrophysics, University of Paris (1995) B.S. in Physics, Universidad de Chile (1993) Research Interests: Current work spans complex systems, self-organization, active matter, swarm robotics, non-equilibrium physics, and interdisciplinary applications like music and post-truth dynamics. Past research included Bose-Einstein condensation and nonlinear dynamics. His recent articles explore emergent phenomena in active matter systems, social network influences on vaccination attitudes, and modular hierarchical structures in biological systems. Notable recognition includes the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation's CONNECT Residence Award. Lab Collaborations: CHuepeLabs, a global collaborative network, integrates researchers from Northwestern University, Beijing Normal University, Middle East Technical University (Turkey), and UC Chile. The lab advances interdisciplinary studies in complex systems and social listening technologies.

Ray Goldsteinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biological Physics
• Evolutionary Biology
• Developmental Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Ray Goldstein is the Alan Turing Professor of Complex Physical Systems in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP) at the University of Cambridge's Faculty of Mathematics. Previously, he held the Schlumberger Professorship at Cambridge from 2006-2023, and before that was a Professor of Physics and Applied Mathematics at the University of Arizona (1996-2006), Assistant Professor of Physics at Princeton University (1991-1996), and conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Chicago (1988-1991). Professor Goldstein leads the Biological Physics and Mechanics research group, focusing on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of physics and biology. His work combines theoretical and experimental approaches to understand fundamental biological processes through the lens of physical principles. Research Interests Professor Goldstein's primary research focus is biological physics, with particular emphasis on: Evolutionary biology, especially the evolution of multicellularity Developmental biology processes and mechanisms Nonequilibrium phenomena unique to living systems Natural pattern formation in both physical and biological contexts Fluid dynamics at cellular and microorganism scales Biomechanics of cellular structures and tissues His research often bridges theoretical physics with experimental biology, seeking to uncover universal physical principles underlying complex biological phenomena. Recent work has particularly focused on the hydrodynamics of microorganisms, collective behavior in biological systems, and the physical constraints shaping evolutionary processes. Publications Trends Professor Goldstein's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on the intersection of fluid dynamics, biological physics, and evolutionary processes. His work spans from fundamental studies of microorganism behavior to theoretical frameworks for understanding multicellular organization. Key themes include: Hydrodynamics of cellular and microorganism systems Collective behavior and decision-making in biological systems Evolutionary transitions, particularly to multicellularity Pattern formation and morphogenesis Active matter physics applied to biological contexts Optical properties and light interactions in biological systems His work increasingly integrates experimental observations with theoretical modeling, often collaborating across disciplines to address complex questions in biological physics. Research Group Professor Goldstein leads the Biological Physics and Mechanics research group within DAMTP. The group conducts both theoretical and experimental research, maintaining laboratory facilities alongside theoretical work. Their research often involves close collaboration with biologists, mathematicians, and physicists across Cambridge and internationally.

Eric Keavenyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Applied Mathematics
• Fluid Dynamics
• Biophysics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Eric Keaveny is a Reader in Applied Mathematics at the Department of Mathematics, Imperial College London. He is affiliated with multiple research groups including Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Physics, Biomathematics Group, Fluid Dynamics, and Mathematics in Medicine. His work focuses on computational modeling of fluid-structure interactions, particularly in biological systems such as microorganism locomotion and cilia-driven transport. He holds an EPSRC Standard Grant and an Imperial European Partners Fund Grant, and has received the Faculty of Natural Sciences Excellence in Teaching Award (2017). His research explores topics like coordinated motion of active filaments, stochastic suspensions, and hydrodynamic interactions in complex fluids. Education: Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics (Brown University, 2008), ScM Applied Mathematics (Brown University, 2006), B.S. Applied Physics (Columbia University, 2001). Research interests include microorganism locomotion, suspensions of interacting particles, low Reynolds number hydrodynamics, and numerical methods for fluid dynamics. His recent work involves simulating ciliary transport in lungs and developing algorithms for large-scale particle simulations. Grants/Awards: EPSRC Standard Grant (2017-2021), Imperial European Partners Fund Grant (2017-2019), Fulbright Fellowship (2012). He has supervised multiple interdisciplinary collaborations, including a joint Imperial-TUM doctoral program. Teaching: Currently lectures on Computational Dynamical Systems (MATH60023/70023). Previous courses include M3/4/5N9 (Autumn 2016).

Chiu Fan Leeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• protein amyloid self-assembly
• cytoplasmic pattern formation
• tissue homeostasis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Chiu Fan Lee is an Associate Professor in Theoretical Biophysics at the Department of Bioengineering, Imperial College London. Their research focuses on applying statistical mechanics, soft matter physics, and computational methods to uncover universal principles governing biological systems. Key areas of investigation include protein amyloid self-assembly, cytoplasmic pattern formation, tissue homeostasis, and collective behavior in living organisms. The group maintains close collaborations with experimentalists in biology and bioengineering. Research Interests: Protein amyloid self-assembly Cytoplasmic pattern formation Tissue homeostasis Collective behavior in active systems Scientific Awards: Nature Physics Thesis article feature Science Perspective article feature Physical Review Letters Editors' suggestion Recent Work Trends: 2025: Hydrogelation and meiotic chromosome alignment 2024: Universality classes in flocking systems 2023: Cell mechanoadaptation and vacuole dynamics 2022: Nematic behavior in confluent tissues 2021: Interfacial protein clusters regulating condensates 2020: Composition-dependent organelle formation

• Applied Physics
• Active Matter
• Biophysics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dom Corbett is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Applied Physics , Aalto University , focusing on Active Matter research. His work intersects biophysics, materials science, and statistical mechanics. Institution: Aalto University School: School of Science Department: Department of Applied Physics Academic Rank: Research Fellow Research Interests: Dom Corbett specializes in Active Matter , a field studying systems driven by self-propelled particles or entities. His research is rooted in Applied Physics and explores phenomena in Soft Matter Physics , Biophysics , and Materials Science . Active Matter has applications in understanding biological systems, designing synthetic materials, and advancing statistical mechanics models.

Kunal Bhattacharyaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مهمان

• Complex Networks
• Data Science
• Statistical Physics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kunal Bhattacharya is a Visiting Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Aalto University, affiliated with the Kaski Kimmo group. His research spans interdisciplinary domains within complex systems, data science, and social dynamics. Education: Doctoral Degree in Natural Sciences from Jadavpur University Research Interests: Focused on complex networks , data science , and statistical physics , he investigates human sociality, decision-making in agent-based systems, and mobility patterns during pandemics. His work bridges computational modeling, behavioral science, and cybersecurity applications. Scientific Contributions: Recent publications address cyber domain knowledge graphs , COVID-19 mobility networks , self-propelled particle aggregation , and lifespan friendship dynamics . Media coverage highlights his insights into social network evolution and urban human activity patterns .

• Advanced repair technologies
• Alkali-activated materials
• Experimental mechanics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Paola Antonaci is an Associate Professor at the Department of Structural, Building and Geotechnical Engineering (DISEG), Polytechnic University of Turin, and a member of the Interdepartmental Center R3C - Responsible Risk Resilience Center. She contributes to editorial boards of journals such as Shock and Vibration and Materials , and participates in international conferences like SMARTINCS'23 and RM4L 2021. Research Areas: Advanced repair technologies, Alkali-activated materials, Experimental mechanics, Non-destructive testing, Self-healing concrete Her research spans Mechanics of innovative materials for civil engineering applications, Biomimetic and biocompatible materials for biomedical uses, and Numerical modeling for hierarchical geometries . She leads the SMASH project (2024-2026) for EU-funded MSCA research on self-healing concrete systems. Key Trends in 15 Most Recent Articles: Cementitious macrocapsules, Self-healing concrete, 3D-printed propellants, Nonlinear ultrasonic techniques, Biomedical material characterization, Acoustic emission analysis Scientific Honors : "Young Researchers - 2008" and "Young Researchers - 2011" Awards (Politecnico di Torino) Fellowships: RILEM (2020-), SISCo (2018-), SIMNM (2016-), AIAS (2003-2010) Advising & Grants : Supervises PhD students Vito Burgio (Civil and Environmental Engineering, 38th cycle, ongoing) and Mariana Rodriguez Reinoso (Civil and Environmental Engineering, 36th cycle, 2020-2024). Currently Scientific Responsible for the EU-funded SMASH project (2024-2026) and previously led SHEcrete (2015-2017), DUALCEM (2012-2014), and Fast Setting Cement Slurries (2018). Laboratories : Bio-Inspired Nanomechanics Laboratory and Non-Destructive Testing Laboratory (both within DISEG). Active in developing self-healing concrete systems and alkali-activated materials for sustainable construction.

• Fluid Dynamics
• Aerospace Engineering
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Francesco Bonelli is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Mechanics, Mathematics & Management (DMMM) at Polytechnic University of Bari, Italy. His research focuses on fluid dynamics, computational modeling of hypersonic flows, and biomedical applications of microwave ablation technology. Academic Rank: Assistant Professor Department: Mechanics, Mathematics & Management Research Focus: Fluid Dynamics, Hypersonic Flow Simulation, Microwave Ablation Email: francesco.bonelli@poliba.it Research interests include: Thermochemical non-equilibrium in high-enthalpy flows GPU-accelerated fluid dynamics simulation Microwave applicator design for cancer therapy Active matter and liquid crystal dynamics Immersed boundary methods for hypersonic flows Turbulent jet analysis in aerospace applications Publication trends show expertise in hypersonic flow modeling, thermochemical non-equilibrium effects, and biomedical engineering applications, particularly in developing cost-effective microwave ablation devices. His work combines advanced numerical methods with practical engineering solutions. Contact : francesco.bonelli@poliba.it

• Collective Behavior
• Animal Swarming
• Computational Modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Pawel Romanczuk is a faculty member at Humboldt University's Faculty of Life Sciences, Institute of Biology, where he leads research in complexity science and adaptive systems. His work bridges biological collective behavior with robotics and computational modeling. Research Focus: Collective decision-making, swarming dynamics, animal behavior, and bio-inspired robotics Key Collaborations: Interdisciplinary work with robotics, physics, and ecological modeling His recent publications explore metric-free alignment in active matter, human-swarm interaction , and escape cascades in biological systems. He investigates how network topology influences decision-making and studies vision-based navigation algorithms. Scientific trends include: Understanding phase transitions in animal collective behavior Developing biomimetic robots for experimental studies Modeling social contagion in multi-agent systems