جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Matthias T. Agneمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Thermodynamics
• Energy Materials
• Thermal Transport
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Matthias T. Agne is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Oregon (UO), affiliated with the Materials Science Institute and the Oregon Center for Electrochemistry. He holds a B.S./M.S. from Drexel University (2015), a Ph.D. from Northwestern University (2020), and completed an Alexander von Humboldt Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Münster (2020–2023). His lab focuses on energy and environmental materials, combining theoretical, computational, and experimental approaches to study thermodynamic principles and transport phenomena in solids. Research interests include thermal/electronic/ionic transport in battery materials, thermoelectrics, and superconductors, with emphasis on atomic vibrational dynamics and interfacial stability. The Agne Lab actively recruits students at all academic levels and collaborates across disciplines, such as the 'Sounds of Solids' project with the School of Music and Dance. Key achievements include pioneering work on lattice softening, thermal conductivity reduction, and developing predictive models for solid-state materials. His team has published influential papers on thermoelectric efficiency, defect engineering, and material stability, with recent work highlighted in Science Advances , Advanced Materials , and Energy & Environmental Science . Awards include the Humboldt Fellowship (2020–2023). The lab is part of interdisciplinary networks at UO, emphasizing sustainable energy solutions and next-generation technologies. Students supervised include Ph.D. candidates Zöe Johnson, Elana Cope, and Alex Dillard, as well as undergraduate researchers Alicia Lancaster and Matthew Confer.

• Organic Electronics
• Photovoltaics
• Material Science
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Christoph Kirsch is a Researcher at the ZHAW School of Engineering's Department of Organic Electronics & Photovoltaics. His work focuses on interdisciplinary research spanning organic electronics, photovoltaics, materials science, and biomedical engineering. He holds a PhD in Applied Mathematics from the University of Basel (2005) and an MSc in Mathematics from ETH Zurich (2001). His research emphasizes advanced modeling techniques for semiconductor devices, thermal imaging systems, and porous media processes. Key projects include: Advanced Imaging and Machine Learning for PV Quality Assurance Advanced Materials and Characterization Tools for Quantum-Dot Enhanced Displays Skinobi – Affordable Sensor for Skin Condition Tracking Research interests include OLED device simulation, solar cell characterization, and thermal properties of biological tissues. Recent work explores non-invasive skin thermal diffusivity measurement and charge transport modeling in organic semiconductors. His publications reflect a strong focus on multiscale modeling and experimental validation across materials science and biomedical applications. Notable contributions include: Electrothermal modeling of large-area semiconductor devices Development of mathematical models for intradermal drainage quantification Lock-in thermal imaging setups for nanoparticle detection Currently leads the Organic Electronics & Photovoltaics research group at ZHAW, collaborating with industry partners on applied materials science and device optimization projects.

Mengen Wangمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Density Functional Theory
• Quantum Defects
• Energy Conversion
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mengen Wang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at SUNY Binghamton. She holds a BS from Shandong University (China), a PhD from Stony Brook University, and completed postdoctoral training at the University of California - Santa Barbara (2019-2022). Her research focuses on first-principles computational approaches to design materials for energy conversion and quantum information technologies, with a specialization in wide-bandgap semiconductors and quantum materials. Education: BS, Shandong University, China (2010-2014) PhD, Stony Brook University (2014-2019) Postdoc, UC Santa Barbara (2019-2022) Research interests center on density functional theory computations, quantum defects, and surface/defect engineering in semiconductors like Ga₂O₃. Her work combines machine learning with ab initio methods to predict material properties critical for optoelectronic devices and quantum systems. Recent studies explore gallium vacancy formation, surface reconstructions, and noble gas trapping in nanocages. Her group actively develops AI-driven tools for materials design and has affiliations with the Materials Science and Engineering Program at SUNY Binghamton. Funding and collaborations support computational resource development and graduate/postdoc training. Current projects emphasize defect dynamics, interface engineering, and quantum defect control in advanced materials.

Randall Headrickمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Materials Science
• Thin Film Growth
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Randall Headrick serves as a Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Vermont's College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences. Based in Innovation Hall (Room E218, Burlington, VT), he holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania (1988) and maintains an active research program in experimental condensed matter physics. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering, University of Pennsylvania, 1988 Professor Headrick's research focuses on experimental investigations of condensed matter systems, with particular emphasis on thin-film growth kinetics, etching processes, and real-time characterization of surface evolution. His work bridges fundamental surface science and applied materials engineering, utilizing advanced diffraction techniques to probe nanoscale dynamics during material synthesis and modification. Key methodologies include in-situ x-ray and electron diffraction studies under controlled growth conditions. Analysis of his recent publications (2021-2025) reveals dominant themes in perovskite solar cell optimization, ion-beam nanopatterning of semiconductor surfaces, and organic thin-film dynamics. His research consistently employs synchrotron-based x-ray scattering to resolve transient phases and nanoscale phenomena during growth processes, with increasing focus on energy materials like halide perovskites and oxide semiconductors. No scientific awards were documented in the provided source material. The available information does not specify doctoral advisees or grant funding details, though his involvement in semiconductor education initiatives suggests curriculum development activities. His publication record indicates collaborative work with national laboratories for synchrotron experiments. While not explicitly named, his research necessitates specialized laboratories for thin-film deposition (including pulsed laser deposition and sputtering systems) coupled with real-time x-ray characterization capabilities. His work on semiconductor engineering education implies connections to UVM's Certificate of Graduate Study in Semiconductor Engineering and Physics program.

Wiley Dunlap-Shohlمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Perovskite Materials
• Solar Cell Technology
• Material Degradation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Wiley Dunlap-Shohl is a Researcher in the Department of Chemistry, focusing on advanced materials science with a specialization in perovskite semiconductors, solar cell technology, and machine learning-driven material discovery. His work emphasizes understanding degradation mechanisms in hybrid organic-inorganic materials under environmental stressors, chiral chemistry effects in catalysis and nanostructures, and optimizing thin film deposition techniques for optoelectronic applications. His research spans interdisciplinary areas including material stability analysis, high-throughput materials exploration, and computational modeling of material performance. Key contributions include developing machine learning models to predict perovskite solar cell lifetimes and elucidating reaction mechanisms for photooxidation processes. Publications highlight trends in perovskite degradation kinetics, chiral imprinting on quantum dots, and novel deposition methods like resonant infrared matrix-assisted pulsed laser evaporation (RIR-MAPLE). These studies address critical challenges in renewable energy technologies and materials durability. No scientific awards or student advisees are listed in the provided information. His work is primarily experimental with computational integration, focusing on advancing next-generation photovoltaic materials and sustainable energy solutions.

• Photonics
• Semiconductor Devices
• Terahertz Technology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Yasaman Alimi is a Research Associate in Mid-Infrared Photonics at the University of Sheffield's School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Her research focuses on semiconductor devices, THz technology, and nanotechnology. She specializes in developing advanced photodiodes, Gunn diodes, and nanoscale optoelectronic systems for applications in infrared detection, terahertz imaging, and high-frequency electronics. Her work combines experimental and computational approaches to optimize device performance and understand underlying physical mechanisms. Key research themes: Terahertz photonics, semiconductor nanostructures, and optoelectronic integration Expertise in micro-transfer printing, avalanche photodiode fabrication, and noise analysis in semiconductor devices Her publications highlight advancements in mid-IR detection via InSb and InGaAs materials, THz imaging systems, and room-temperature operation of nanodiodes. She investigates multi-frequency oscillations in Gunn diodes and explores novel nano-channel diodes for ultra-high responsivity applications. Recent work (2024) demonstrates innovative InGaAs/InP photodiode integration on silicon substrates. Dr Alimi's research emphasizes practical device applications, with studies on thermal THz imaging and semiconductor nanodevices that operate efficiently at ambient conditions. Her work bridges fundamental semiconductor physics with applied engineering solutions for next-generation optoelectronic systems.

Björn Baumeierمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Multiscale Simulation
• Electronic Transport
• Soft Matter
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Björn Baumeier is an Associate Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. His research focuses on multiscale simulation techniques for electronic transport in soft matter, combining computational chemistry, statistical physics, and mathematics. He is affiliated with the Centre for Analysis, Scientific Computing and Applications (CASA) and the Institute for Complex Molecular Systems (ICMS). He received a Vidi grant (€800,000) from NWO in 2017 for studying electronic transport in molecular systems. His research interests include: multiscale modeling of charge transport, quantum-classical coupling in molecular systems, and excitonic processes in organic semiconductors. Key topics are electronic structure-morphology interplay, biomolecular assemblies, and super-coarse-grained materials modeling. Recent work emphasizes interface effects in dielectrics, charge trapping mechanisms, and embedded many-body Green’s function methods. He has developed the VOTCA framework for multiscale simulations. His educational contributions include courses on molecular modeling, numerical linear algebra, and advanced ODE simulation methods. Honors include the NWO Vidi Award for pioneering work on supramolecular nanostructures. Supervised 28 research works and led projects funded by NWO and EU initiatives. Active in collaborative research across Europe and the U.S., with interdisciplinary focus on sustainable energy materials aligning with UN SDGs.

Jerrold A. Floroمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nanoscale self-assembly
• Magnetic materials
• Rapid solidification
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jerrold A. Floro is a Professor and Associate Chair for Academics in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Virginia. His research focuses on nanoscale self-assembly, pattern formation in inorganic materials, and advanced materials processing techniques such as additive manufacturing and rapid solidification. He earned a B.S. in Physics from Colorado State University (1983), a Ph.D. in Materials Science from MIT (1992), and conducted postdoctoral research at Sandia National Laboratories. His research interests include magnetic materials, thermoelectric systems, and microstructure control in bulk and thin-film materials. Key projects involve developing eco-friendly thermoelectric alloys, exchange-coupled nanochessboard magnets, and additive manufacturing of optical reflectors using Invar-copper composites. He has received the Hartfield-Jefferson Scholars Teaching Prize (2012) and a DOE Materials Science Award (1994). Grants include NSF-funded research on nanochessboard magnetism and laser-driven eutectic microstructure formation. Floro teaches courses on materials investigations and introductory engineering, emphasizing hands-on exploration of crystallography and electronic structure. His lab explores nanomaterials for energy, electronics, and aerospace applications, leveraging expertise in thin film growth, laser processing, and solid-state phase transformations.

Quinn Qiaoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Batteries
• Solar Cells
• Micro/Nano Fabrication
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Quinn Qiao is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Syracuse University, with an affiliate Professor role in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. He currently serves as the Interim Associate Dean for Research and Site Director of the NSF IUCRC Center for Solid-State Electric Power Storage (CEPS), while also leading the NSF Engine project on campus. Previously, he held the Harold C. Hohbach Professorship in Electrical Engineering at South Dakota State University and directed the U.S. Economic Development Center there. Education: Ph.D. in Engineering (Virginia Commonwealth University, 2006) M.S. in Optics and Fine Mechanics (Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 2003) B.S. in Engineering (Hefei University of Technology, 1999) Dr. Qiao’s research focuses on energy storage and photovoltaic technologies, including lithium-ion, lithium-metal, and solid-state batteries; perovskite and organic solar cells; and biomedical sensors. His work emphasizes improving material stability, charge transport efficiency, and scalability for real-world applications. He has pioneered methods for grain engineering in perovskite materials, developed novel interfacial designs for lithium metal anodes, and advanced sensor networks for precision agriculture. His publications highlight breakthroughs in battery anode optimization, perovskite solar cell fabrication, and sensor technology. The articles collectively address challenges in energy storage systems, such as dendrite suppression in lithium batteries and defect passivation in solar cells. Recent work explores hybrid materials and advanced manufacturing techniques to enhance device performance and longevity. Awards: 2019 SDSU Commercialization Award 2016 Faculty Excellence for Global Engagement in Research 2015 Distinguished Researcher of the Year 2010 NSF CAREER Award 2009 Bergmann Memorial Research Award 2006 Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Self-Financed Student Abroad Qiao has advised numerous students and led grants focused on energy storage and photovoltaics. He co-founded the CEPS center and contributed to the NSF Engine project, fostering industry-academia collaborations. His research labs focus on nanomaterials synthesis, electrochemical characterization, and device prototyping. He maintains affiliations with interdisciplinary teams at Syracuse University and previously at South Dakota State University, where he directed the U.S. Economic Development Center and mentored researchers in advanced materials for photonics and energy systems.

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Nanotechnology
• Materials Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Leonor Chico is an Associate Professor at Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha and a Staff Scientist at the Instituto de Ciencia de Materiales de Madrid (ICMM-CSIC). Her research focuses on the physical properties of low-dimensional systems, particularly carbon-based materials like carbon nanotubes and graphene nanoribbons, as well as semiconductor nanowires. She investigates defects, symmetries, and their impacts on electronic/spin transport, with recent work emphasizing symmetry-driven spin-polarized transport via electric fields in carbon-based systems. These studies contribute to the field of spin-orbitronics. Education includes a Ph.D. from Universidad Complutense de Madrid (1993), followed by postdoctoral research at UC Berkeley. She held a research associate position at ICMM before joining Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha (1999) and later returned to ICMM as a Staff Scientist (2008). In 2015, she obtained ANECA accreditation enabling her to pursue full professorship roles in Spanish universities. No specific awards or grants are mentioned, but her work highlights contributions to nanoelectronics and spin-orbit interaction applications. She collaborates with institutions like ICMM-CSIC but no specific lab/teams are detailed.

Christopher Daweمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Semiconductor Physics
• Defect Analysis
• Wide Bandgap Semiconductors
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christopher Dawe is a Doctor of Philosophy candidate in the Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering at The University of Manchester. He holds an MPhys in Physics from the University of Liverpool (2022) and an MSc in Compound Semiconductor Physics from Cardiff University (2023). His research focuses on defects in wide bandgap semiconductors, particularly using Laplace Deep Level Transient Spectroscopy (DLTS) to analyze their impact on device performance. He collaborates with Prof Matthew Halsall, Prof Anthony Peaker, and other specialists in the field. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) through advancements in semiconductor materials for solar cells and optoelectronics. Christopher has presented award-winning research at SCST 2024 and UKNC 2024, highlighting his contributions to defect analysis in β-Ga2O3 and AlGaN materials. Christopher is affiliated with the Photon Science Institute and has organized conferences, including the Compound Semiconductors driving UK and European Excellence event in 2023. His research integrates experimental techniques like DLTS, MOCVD, and photoluminescence to study semiconductor properties at atomic scales.

• Exercise Physiology
• Long COVID
• Public Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Callum Thomas serves as an Associate Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science within the College of Science and Engineering, focusing on the physiological and experiential dimensions of Long COVID. His research integrates cardiopulmonary exercise testing with qualitative patient narratives to assess functional limitations and healthcare challenges. His primary research interests include Long COVID pathophysiology , exercise intolerance mechanisms , and rehabilitation strategies . Thomas investigates post-exertional symptom exacerbation through submaximal 2-day CPET protocols while simultaneously documenting patient quality-of-life impacts through cohort observational studies. His work bridges clinical exercise physiology with public health perspectives to address healthcare access barriers and symptom management. Thomas's publication record reveals a concentrated research trajectory on Long COVID since 2022, featuring methodological diversity across quantitative exercise testing, biomarker analysis, and mixed-methods patient experience studies. His work consistently emphasizes translational applications, particularly in redefining clinical assessment norms and developing patient-centered care models. Key contributions appear in Experimental Physiology, Journal of Global Health, and BMJ Open, establishing him as an active contributor to Long COVID research infrastructure through multicenter collaborations and systematic evidence synthesis.

Jeffrey Dyckمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Thermoelectric Materials
• Photovoltaic Materials
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jeffrey Dyck is a Professor in the Department of Physics and Engineering at John Carroll University (JCU). He holds a PhD from Case Western Reserve University (2000) and a B.A. from Goshen College. His research focuses on condensed matter physics, specifically low-temperature electrical and thermal transport properties of materials for energy applications like photovoltaics and thermoelectrics. He has secured funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and Research Corporation. Dr. Dyck teaches courses including Physics I, Advanced Laboratory, and Electricity & Magnetism Workshop. His experimental lab explores novel materials for energy optimization, with recent work on perovskite thin films and thermoelectric nanomaterials. He has published extensively on topics such as thermal conductivity of hybrid perovskites, Seebeck coefficient measurements, and diluted magnetic semiconductors. He serves as faculty sponsor for JCU’s Society of Physics Students and previously held roles in the Ohio-Region Section of the American Physical Society (OSAPS). His teaching innovations include integrating computational methods into the physics curriculum and developing advanced laboratory experiments. His research emphasizes nanostructured materials synthesized via bottom-up approaches, with an emphasis on improving energy efficiency through material optimization. Notable areas include the effects of methylammonium ions on phonon scattering and the thermal properties of zinc germanium nitride rods.

Benjamin Cottsمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Clean Energy Materials
• Quantum Dots
• Organic Semiconductors
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Benjamin Cotts is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Middlebury College. He teaches general, physical, and analytical chemistry courses and leads research focused on developing abundant and affordable clean energy materials to address climate change. His work combines experimental techniques with computational analysis to study emerging semiconductors like quantum dots and organic semiconductors. Education: Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry (University of California, Berkeley, 2016); B.A. in Chemistry (Carleton College, 2011) Professional Experience: Postdoctoral researcher at Stanford University (2016-2021); Presidential Management Fellow at the U.S. Department of Energy (2017-2018) His research explores charge transfer states in organic semiconductors and thermalization/trapping in quantum dots using time-resolved spectroscopies . He collaborates with national facilities like the Advanced Photon Source and SLAC MeV-UED for structural analysis of light-absorbing materials. The Cotts Lab employs Python-based data analysis to interpret photophysical behavior and optimize device efficiency. Current projects examine solid-state solvation effects on OLED emitters and investigate how microscale molecular arrangements influence device stability. Students in his lab gain hands-on experience with advanced instrumentation and data processing techniques.

Ikemefuna J. Ubaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Materials Science
• Reliability Engineering
• Integrated Photonics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ikemefuna J. Uba is Assistant Professor and Chair of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Hampton University's School of Engineering, Architecture and Aviation. Holding dual PhDs in Electrical and Computer Engineering (Howard University, 2019) and Condensed Matter Physics (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, 2015), his research spans materials science, semiconductor physics, and photonic device engineering. Education: Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering, Howard University, 2019 Ph.D., Condensed Matter Physics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, 2015 His expertise focuses on engineering electro-magneto and spin properties of semiconductors and composites for device applications, with particular emphasis on integrated photonics, LEDs, and biomedical systems. Prior to his faculty role, he served as a Research Assistant Professor in the Hampton-Brandeis PREM partnership program, developing materials for photonic applications. Recent Research Trends: His recent publications (2021-2023) center on photonic composites, waveguide analysis, and perovskite material characterization. Earlier work includes semiconductor reliability modeling (2013-2015) and foundational studies on magnetoresistance and superlattice transport (2011-2015). Technical Expertise: Materials synthesis, optical/electrical characterization, device failure analysis, and computational modeling of transport phenomena.