Dr. Saree Alnaghy is an Honorary Associate Professor at the University of Wollongong's Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences, affiliated with the Centre for Medical Radiation Physics. She holds a Bachelor of Medical and Radiation Physics (Honours) and a PhD in Physics from the University of Wollongong (2009–2017). Her research focuses on advanced medical imaging and radiation therapy technologies, including photon counting detectors, dosimetry systems, and robotic motion phantoms for quality assurance. Key research areas include: Development of novel X-ray detectors for radiotherapy guidance High-resolution dosimetry techniques using silicon and polymer-based systems Integration of real-time imaging in radiation therapy Robotic systems for motion management in oncology Her work has been supported by grants such as 'Sharper Targeting, Brighter Future' (2024) and 'Bringing Colour to Radiotherapy' (2021–2025). She currently supervises PhD and MRes students on projects involving photon counting CT scanners and radiotherapy imaging. Alnaghy also serves as a Radiation Oncology Medical Physics Registrar at the Nelune Comprehensive Cancer Centre.
Affiliation & Education Scott Hauck is a Professor at the University of Washington's Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering and an Adjunct Professor in Computer Science & Engineering. He leads the Adaptive Computing Machines and Emulators (ACME) Lab . He earned his BS in EECS from UC Berkeley (1990), and MS/PhD in CSE from the University of Washington (1992/1995). Research Focus Dr. Hauck specializes in FPGA-based reconfigurable computing with applications in: Quantum Computing: FPGA controllers for trapped-ion quantum systems enabling precise laser control and quantum state readout. Medical Imaging: Portable radiation sensors for personalized cancer therapy and PET scanner enhancements. High-Energy Physics: FPGA readout systems for ATLAS pixel detectors at CERN's Large Hadron Collider. AI Acceleration: Real-time machine learning inference for scientific applications via projects like hls4ml. His work bridges hardware innovation with computational physics, emphasizing real-time processing and low-latency systems. Publication Trends Recent research focuses on FPGA-accelerated machine learning for particle physics (e.g., transformer networks for LHC trigger systems) and quantum computing instrumentation. Earlier work established foundations in reconfigurable computing architectures and medical imaging electronics. Awards & Recognition Distinguished Teaching Award, University of Washington (2010) Advising & Funding Leads the ACME Lab with extensive funding from NSF, DARPA, NIH, DOE, and industry partners including Intel, Xilinx, and Microsoft. Mentored over 30 MS/PhD students in VLSI, reconfigurable systems, and scientific computing. Collaborations & Labs Directs the ACME Lab (EE1-307), collaborating with UW Radiology (Prof. Robert Miyaoka), UW Physics (Prof. Shih-Chieh Hsu), and Drexel University (Prof. Josh Agar). Projects include quantum control systems, LHC readout electronics, and medical sensor networks.
Di Zhu is a Presidential Young Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS). He holds a B.Eng. from Nanyang Technological University and M.Sc./Ph.D. from MIT, both in Electrical Engineering. His postdoctoral research at Harvard focused on lithium niobate integrated photonics and superconducting detectors. He previously worked as a research scientist and PI at A*STAR's Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE). Research Interests : Integrated quantum photonics, superconducting detectors, nonlinear optics, and nanofabrication. His group develops scalable quantum photonic devices using lithium niobate and superconducting materials, emphasizing applications in quantum computing, communication, and sensing. Awards : National Research Foundation (NRF) Fellowship Harvard Quantum Initiative (HQI) Postdoctoral Fellowship MIT Jin-Au Kong Thesis Award Advising & Recruitment : Actively recruiting postdocs, PhD students, and interns in areas like integrated photonics, quantum optics, and superconducting detectors. Positions include work on thin-film lithium niobate, quantum simulation, and microwave-optical transduction. Group website: dizhulab.org .
Carlos Errando Herranz serves as an Assistant Professor in the Quantum and Computer Engineering Division at Delft University of Technology's Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS) and as a Principal Investigator at QuTech. His research focuses on developing scalable quantum photonic integrated circuits using semiconductor fabrication processes compatible with existing infrastructure for quantum internet applications. He received Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Universitat Politècnica de València (2013) and a PhD in Micro and Nanosystems from KTH Royal Institute of Technology (2018), followed by postdoctoral positions at KTH and MIT as a Marie Curie fellow. His lab investigates quantum photonics, integrated photonics, and color centers with emphasis on diamond tin-vacancy systems and silicon-based quantum emitters. Recent publications demonstrate strong expertise in tuning quantum emitters via strain engineering, heterogeneous integration of spin-photon interfaces, and MEMS-enabled reconfigurable photonics. Key advancements include cavity-enhanced quantum memories, superconducting detector integration, and spectral control of solid-state emitters for quantum networks. Dr. Herranz advises seven graduate students including PhD candidates Vicky Dominguez Tubio, Arjan Mejas, Matteo Pirro, Christian Primavera, Jan Riegelmeyer, and Elena Volkova, along with Master student Bram Zijlstra. His team comprises postdocs Lin Jin and Pat Laferriere, and interns Elsa Herranz Valiente and Ernest Staffetti Cruañas. The Errando Herranz Lab operates within QuTech's Quantum Internet Division at Delft University, maintaining specialized facilities for nanofabrication and optical characterization of quantum photonic devices. Current research directions include developing CMOS-compatible quantum memories operating at telecom wavelengths and scalable architectures for quantum repeaters.
Judith Driscoll is Professor of Materials Science at the University of Cambridge in the Department of Materials Science & Metallurgy. She holds the prestigious Royal Academy of Engineering Chair in Emerging Technologies and serves as a Visiting Staff Member at Los Alamos National Laboratory. As the founding Editor-in-Chief of APL Materials, she has significantly contributed to the materials science community. Dr. Driscoll's research focuses on Energy Efficient Oxide Materials for Information and Communications Technologies and energy devices. Her work spans the development of non-volatile memory, resistive switching devices, and ferroelectric materials for neuromorphic computing applications. She investigates oxide thin films for applications ranging from data storage to energy generation and conversion, with particular emphasis on creating more energy-efficient device technologies to handle the exponential growth of data-centric applications. Her recent publications demonstrate strong trends in developing novel oxide-based memory devices with improved energy efficiency, particularly for AI applications. The work shows significant progress in hafnium-zirconium oxide ferroelectrics, resistive switching mechanisms, and vertically aligned nanocomposite structures for enhanced device performance. These innovations address critical challenges in reducing the unsustainable energy demands of modern computing, particularly for artificial intelligence systems. Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering Fellow of the Materials Research Society Fellow of the American Physical Society Fellow of IOM3, IOP, and Women Engineers Society Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Recipient of ERC Advanced Grant Editor-in-Chief of APL Materials Dr. Driscoll leads a vibrant research group that has secured significant funding including her Royal Academy of Engineering Research Chair, an ERC Advanced Grant, and an ECCS-EPSRC grant in collaboration with researchers from the USA. She has founded the Cambridge Centre for Neuromorphic Computing (Neucam) in 2023. Her group operates world-leading growth equipment including pulsed laser deposition with RHEED control, high temperature oxide sputtering, and spatial ALD systems. She collaborates extensively across the University of Cambridge and with international partners to solve complex materials challenges, with her group's role often being to identify optimal materials for functional goals, predict fabrication methods, and then create and characterize these materials.
Prof. Dr. André Rubbia is a Full Professor of Experimental Physics at ETH Zurich's Department of Physics, holding this position since December 2003 after serving as Associate Professor from 1998. His research spans neutrino physics, astro-particle physics, and dark matter detection through major international collaborations including CERN, Gran Sasso National Laboratory, and Fermilab. He currently serves as Co-Spokesperson for the billion-dollar DUNE neutrino project at Fermilab, managing over 900 scientists. His educational background includes: Diploma in Physics from the University of Geneva (1990), with thesis work on the L3 experiment at CERN's LEP accelerator Ph.D. in Physics from MIT (1993) under Nobel Laureate S.C.C. Ting, focusing on high-energy electron-positron collisions Rubbia's research centers on fundamental particle interactions, particularly neutrino oscillations and physics beyond the Standard Model. He pioneered liquid Argon Time Projection Chamber (LAr TPC) technology and dual-phase detection systems, enabling breakthroughs in neutrino mass measurements and dark matter searches. His work spans underground laboratories (Gran Sasso, Canfranc), the LHC's CMS detector, and neutrino beam experiments like T2K. Recent explorations include antimatter gravity tests, electron-positron bound states, and dark hidden sector searches. His 2025 publications reveal intense focus on neutrino oscillation parameter precision (T2K, Hyper-Kamiokande), FASER's LHC neutrino program, and DarkSide-20k dark matter detector development. Key themes include cross-section measurements, advanced detector technologies (SiPMs, emulsion tracking), and statistical methods for oscillation analysis, reflecting integration of theoretical modeling with cutting-edge instrumentation. Scientific recognition includes: Breakthrough Prize for Fundamental Physics (2016) awarded to the international team for discovering matter-anti-matter asymmetry in neutrino oscillations APS Viewpoint selection for editing the paper announcing first electron neutrino appearance at accelerators Rubbia has supervised over fifty PhD and Master's theses while securing substantial research funding as Principal Investigator for 20+ Swiss National Science Foundation projects and Coordinator of two EU FP7 Design Studies. His DUNE leadership involves complex international grant management across 30+ countries. He leads ETH Zurich's experimental particle physics group across multiple facilities: the ICARUS neutrino detector at Gran Sasso, CMS at CERN, DUNE at Fermilab, and DarkSide-20k for direct dark matter detection. His team developed the first underground ton-scale liquid argon detector and maintains collaborations with Japanese (Super-Kamiokande) and American (Fermilab) institutions.
Dr. Arvydas Ruseckas is a Research Fellow at the School of Physics and Astronomy, University of St Andrews. His research focuses on organic photovoltaics, semiconductor materials, and optoelectronic systems. Key areas include exciton dynamics in solar cells, perovskite photovoltaics, and X-ray detector technologies. He collaborates extensively on interdisciplinary projects, bridging material science with marine biology and quantum optics. Research interests span organic solar cells, energy harvesting, and semiconductor physics, with contributions to understanding charge transfer mechanisms and material optimization. He has published widely on topics such as exciton diffusion, light-harvesting in red algae, and polariton condensates in organic semiconductors. His work often involves experimental studies of thin films, photoluminescence, and device performance, with a focus on advancing sustainable energy technologies and novel optoelectronic applications.
Jiwoong Park is Professor of Chemistry and Chair of the Department of Chemistry at the University of Chicago, and simultaneously Professor of Molecular Engineering in the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering. His interdisciplinary research group, the Park Group, is jointly affiliated with the James Franck Institute and the Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) at UChicago, and operates from the Gordon Center for Integrative Science. Education & Training Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley (2003) B.S., Seoul National University (1996) Junior Fellow, Rowland Institute, Harvard University (2003–2006) Assistant → Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology, Cornell University (2006–2016) Research Interests Park’s research centers on the science and technology of precisely engineered nanomaterials, particularly atomically-thin two-dimensional (2D) crystals and van der Waals solids. Spanning chemistry, physics, materials science and electrical engineering, his group develops novel synthetic, imaging and characterization techniques to uncover new physical phenomena and translate them into scalable device technologies. Key thrusts include growth of wafer-scale molecular crystals, optical and transport spectroscopy of 2D semiconductors, mechanical behavior of polycrystalline nanomembranes, and integration of these materials into photonic, electronic and energy-harvesting devices. Scientific Awards Elected Fellow of the American Physical Society (2022) – “for the development of synthetic, imaging, and characterization techniques of atomically thin materials and the discovery of novel properties of van der Waals solids.” Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher (2023) – recognition for multiple papers ranking in the global top 1% by citations in Materials Science and Chemistry. Group & Collaborations The Park Group is an interdisciplinary team of postdocs, graduate researchers and undergraduates housed in the Gordon Center for Integrative Science. The group actively collaborates with colleagues across the Department of Chemistry, Department of Physics, and the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, leveraging shared facilities at the James Franck Institute and MRSEC to push the frontiers of 2D material science.
Jonathan Baugh is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Waterloo, serving as Director of the Quantum Information Graduate Program. His research focuses on quantum devices, nanoelectronics, and molecular electronics with affiliations at the Institute for Quantum Computing and Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology. He leads the Baugh Research Lab, exploring quantum control, semiconductor spin qubits, and superconducting hybrid systems. Research interests include quantum information processing, nanoscale charge transport, and the development of next-generation photonic sources. His work bridges quantum physics and materials science, with recent breakthroughs in dopant-free semiconductors and single-molecule transistors. Publications emphasize scalable quantum architectures, noise mitigation in quantum control, and phase-coherent molecular electronics. Current projects involve cryogenic CMOS device modeling and topological quantum computing in silicon-based systems. No awards are explicitly listed, though his work has been highlighted in invited reviews and special sessions on quantum systems. Advising focuses on graduate students in quantum nanotechnology and condensed matter physics. His lab collaborates on integrated quantum networks and III-V/Si nanowire photodetectors. Labs/Teams: Baugh Research Lab (Quantum Nanoelectronics Group), Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC), Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN).
Jung Han is the William A. Norton Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Yale University, affiliated with the School of Engineering & Applied Science. He holds a Ph.D. from Purdue University and leads the Optoelectronics Materials and Devices Group, focusing on interdisciplinary research in III-nitride semiconductors, optoelectronics, and power electronics. His work bridges fundamental materials science with practical applications in solid-state lighting, energy harvesting, and next-generation electronics. Research interests include wide-bandgap semiconductor materials (e.g., GaN), nanoscale device fabrication, and epitaxial growth techniques. He pioneered nanoporous GaN distributed Bragg reflectors (DBRs) for high-efficiency LEDs and lasers, as well as selective-area growth methods for power electronics. His lab explores green energy technologies, flexible electronics, and hybrid organic-inorganic semiconductors. Publications emphasize advancements in GaN-based vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs), SWIR detectors, and micro-LED displays. Recent work addresses challenges in defect control, scalability of III-nitride devices, and integration with emerging materials. His group collaborates across engineering, applied physics, and chemistry to advance sustainable energy and high-performance optoelectronics. Notable contributions include wafer-level integrated white-LEDs with quantum dots, damage-free in-situ GaN etching via TBCl, and stacking-fault-free GaN growth on foreign substrates. His research has been recognized in high-impact journals like Advanced Materials and Applied Physics Letters .
Prof. Dr. Robert Blick is a faculty member at the University of Hamburg , leading the Institute for Nanostructure and Solid State Physics under the Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics, and Natural Sciences. He serves as Director of the Center for Hybrid Nanostructures (CHyN) and Head of the Board of Examiners of Nano-Science. Research Focus: Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD), quantum dots, superconducting thin films, biomaterials, and nanomechanical devices. Key Collaborations: Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY), molecular-beam epitaxy groups, Forschungslabor Mikroelektronik Deutschland. His academic contributions span nanoscience, materials growth, and biomedical applications. Current funding includes support from the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG), Exzellenzcluster CUI, and the Joachim Herz Foundation. The CHyN research group operates a state-of-the-art clean room facility for electron-beam and focused-ion-beam lithography, enabling 8nm feature definition on 6-inch wafers. Applications of his work include memristor technology, quantum devices, and advanced biosensors. His PhD students include Ahmed Alshaikh, Kristian Deneke, Daniel Hensel, Marianna Brede, Daniel Schmidt, Malte Siegmund, and Jan Stelzner. Senior researchers Dr. Stefanie Haugg and Dr. Robert Zierold contribute to materials growth and atomic layer deposition.
David A. Muller serves as the Samuel B. Eckert Professor of Engineering in the School of Applied and Engineering Physics at Cornell University and co-directs the Kavli Institute at Cornell for Nanoscale Science. His research group focuses on developing quantitative electron microscopy methods to understand materials properties at the atomic scale, with particular emphasis on sustainable energy applications and quantum materials. Muller's laboratory utilizes some of the world's highest resolution electron microscopes housed in specially designed, environmentally isolated rooms. Muller received his undergraduate education at the University of Sydney and earned his Ph.D. in Physics from Cornell University in 1996. Between 1997 and 2003, he was a member of the technical staff at Bell Laboratories, where he applied his expertise in imaging single atoms and atomic-scale spectroscopy to determine the physical limits of transistor miniaturization. In 2003, he returned to Cornell as a faculty member, where he has since established himself as a leader in advanced electron microscopy techniques. Muller's research spans multiple frontiers in materials science, with particular focus on understanding how electronic-structure changes at the atomic scale control macroscopic behavior in diverse systems like turbine blades, fuel cells, and transistors. His current work emphasizes the physics of renewable energy materials, atomic-scale control of materials to create electronic phases that cannot exist in bulk, and developing hardware and algorithms for 'big data' acquisition from high-bandwidth pixelated electron microscope detectors. His group's work bridges theoretical physics and experimental techniques, requiring researchers who can think in both real and reciprocal space while considering both fundamental principles and practical applications. Analysis of Muller's recent publications reveals a strong trend toward advancing electron ptychography and 4D-STEM techniques for atomic-scale imaging. His group has pioneered methods for 3D atomic-scale metrology, strain mapping, and imaging of radiation-sensitive materials. The research spans applications from semiconductor technology to quantum materials and energy storage systems, demonstrating the versatility of his microscopy approaches across multiple scientific domains. Top 100 Young Innovator by Tech Review Magazine (2003) Burton Medal from Microscopy Society of America (2006) Ernst Ruska Prize of German Society for Electron Microscopy (2021) John Cowley Medal from International Federation of Societies for Microscopy (2023) Fellow of American Physical Society Fellow of American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow of Microscopy Society of America Muller has mentored an extensive group of students and postdocs who have gone on to successful careers in academia and industry. His former students hold faculty positions at institutions including Rice University, University of Southern California, Seoul National University, Colorado School of Mines, and the University of Michigan, among others. His research has been supported by substantial grants, including a $22.5M NSF grant that accelerates materials discovery. The Muller lab maintains close collaborations with the Kavli Institute at Cornell and PARADIM (Platform for the Accelerated Realization, Analysis, and Discovery of Interface Materials). The Muller lab operates at the forefront of electron microscopy, housing specialized instrumentation including high-resolution transmission electron microscopes in environmentally isolated rooms. The group collaborates extensively with other research teams at Cornell and worldwide, focusing on understanding materials atom by atom. Current research directions include applying machine learning to electron microscopy data analysis, developing cryogenic techniques for studying low-melting-point materials, and exploring quantum phenomena in engineered materials systems.
Dr. Hongxing Jiang is a Professor at the Whitacre College of Engineering, Texas Tech University, affiliated with the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering. He holds the Edward E. Whitacre Jr. Chair and co-directs the Center for Nanophotonics. PhD in Physics, Syracuse University (1986) MS in Physics, Syracuse University (1983) BS in Physics, Fudan University (1981) His research focuses on III-Nitride semiconductors (BN, AlN, GaN, InN) for optoelectronics , photonics , and radiation detection . Key areas include solid-state lighting , energy-conversion devices , MOCVD growth , and micro-emitter arrays . Recent publications highlight advancements in h-BN quasi-bulk crystals , fast neutron detectors , and wide bandgap materials . Themes span crystal growth optimization , doping techniques , and optical characterization . National Academy of Inventors Fellow (2018) American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow (2016) International Society for Optics and Photonics Fellow (2015) Optica Fellow (2014) American Physical Society Fellow (2010) China-U.S. Physics Examination and Application Fellow (1981) As co-director of the Center for Nanophotonics, Jiang leads research in semiconductor materials for high-energy lasers and neutron detection , emphasizing scalable growth methods like hydride vapor-phase epitaxy .
Kyle McCall is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Texas at Dallas, within the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science. He holds a PhD in Applied Physics from Northwestern University (2019) and a B.S. in Physics and Mathematics from the University of Notre Dame (2014). He served as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at ETH Zurich, Switzerland, from 2019 to 2021. Research Interests: Dr. McCall's research lies at the intersection of materials science, chemistry, and physics, focusing on the synthesis and characterization of complex semiconductors for energy and radiation detection applications. His group employs a materials-by-design approach to develop novel functional optoelectronic materials, particularly halide perovskites and related compounds. Key areas include crystal growth (via Bridgman method), X-ray crystallography, and the development of materials for solar cells, light-emitting devices, X-ray photodetectors, and neutron/gamma-ray scintillators. Publication Trends: His recent publications (all from 2021) highlight a strong focus on halide perovskite materials for radiation detection and optoelectronics. Themes include room-temperature gamma-ray detection, neutron imaging using luminescent materials, structural instabilities in perovskites, and optical behavior tuning via cation engineering. The work combines fundamental structure-property studies with device-relevant performance metrics. Scientific Awards and Memberships: Member, American Chemical Society (ACS) Member, Materials Research Society (MRS) Advising and Grants: As a tenure-track faculty member, Dr. McCall leads the McCall Research Group at UT Dallas, mentoring students in interdisciplinary materials research. He was part of the 2021 cohort of new tenured/tenure-track faculty at UT Dallas. While specific grants are not listed, his research program is clearly supported by institutional funding and infrastructure, including crystal growth and characterization facilities. Laboratories and Teams: He founded the crystal growth component of the ETH+ SynMatLab facility during his postdoc at ETH Zurich. At UT Dallas, he leads his own research group focused on materials chemistry and functional device integration, continuing his work on single crystal growth and optoelectronic characterization.
Ye (Sarah) Sun is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Virginia (UVA), part of the School of Engineering and Applied Science. She joined UVA in 2021 after serving as an Associate Professor at Michigan Technological University. Her work focuses on wearable sensors, robotics, smart health systems, and cyber-physical systems. She leads the WEARLab research group. Education: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University (2021), B.S. in Instrumentation Engineering from Tianjin University (not specified). Research interests include wearable electronics, health monitoring, and human-technology interaction. Her interdisciplinary approach integrates engineering innovations with healthcare applications. Notable projects involve self-powered triboelectric sensors and optical fiber-based health monitoring systems. Recent publications highlight advancements in photodiode technologies for high-frequency applications, including millimeter-wave generation and photonic integrated circuits. Awards include the NSF CAREER Award (2018) and NSF BRITE Award (2022). She has organized major conferences and holds editorial roles in health technology journals. Grants include NSF funding for cyber-physical systems and smart health initiatives. Her lab collaborates on projects involving wearable robotics and connected health solutions, with a focus on real-world applications in healthcare and IoT.
