Nini Pryds is a Professor and Head of the research section 'Functional Oxide Materials' at the Department of Energy Conversion and Storage, Technical University of Denmark (DTU). He leads a team of 25+ researchers focusing on memristors, piezoelectricity, thermoelectricity, electrostriction, and functional oxide thin films. His work bridges physics and chemistry to design novel electronic states in oxide interfaces. Education: UDTU (likely Technical University of Denmark, potential typo). External roles include Editor of Applied Surface Science and Editorial Board Member of APL-Materials . Research interests revolve around quantum phenomena in oxide interfaces, stability enhancement of ionic conductors via coherent interface design, and mechanically tunable magnetism. Key contributions include modulation-doping at oxide interfaces, high mobility 2DEG discovery, and stabilizing δ-Bismuth oxide through multilayer structures. Recent publications emphasize oxide metamaterials, strain-mediated properties, and defect dynamics. Supervises active PhD projects on oxide heterostructures, thermoelectrics, and piezoelectricity. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to clean energy and innovation.
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Dmitri Strukov is a Professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. His work spans material science, electrical engineering, and computer science, focusing on novel computing paradigms using emerging memory devices. Education: PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from SUNY Stony Brook, MS in Applied Physics and Mathematics from Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology. Research Interests include neuromorphic computing , non-volatile memory applications , and mixed-signal circuits for machine learning and hardware security. His group develops memristive crossbar arrays and 3D NAND flash for energy-efficient systems. Scientific Leadership features Fellow of IEEE and Distinguished Lecturer roles. His work has been recognized with best paper awards at ASPLOS’19 and Computing Frontiers’13. Students: Mentored PhD graduates in neurocomputing, security, and memristor design including Z. Fahimi, S. Larimian, M.R. Mahmoodi, and X. Guo. Grants: Funded by AFOSR, ARO, DARPA, NSF, and industry leaders like Google and Samsung. Labs: Utilizes UCSB’s nanofabrication center and advanced tools for memristor characterization.
Prof. Walter Richtering is a Universitätsprofessor at RWTH Aachen University, affiliated with JARA-SOFT and the Institute of Physical Chemistry (IPC). His research focuses on soft matter physics, colloids, and polymer chemistry with emphasis on microgels, nanogels, and their applications in biomaterials and materials science. He leads the 'Physical Chemistry of Solids' group and contributes to the CRC 985 (Functional Microgels and Microgel Systems). Key interests include quantifying softness in colloids, interfacial phenomena, and developing educational tools like AFM-based microgel experiments for undergraduate labs. Position: Professor of Physical Chemistry Affiliations: JARA-SOFT, IPC RWTH Aachen, CRC 985 Research Groups: Physical Chemistry of Solids, Polymers and Colloids His work explores structure-property relationships in soft materials, including phase behavior under non-equilibrium conditions, thermoresponsive systems, and catalytic microgel applications. Recent studies address microgel mechanics, anisotropic architectures, and filtration technologies.
Susan K. Fullerton-Shirey is an Associate Professor, Bicentennial Board of Visitors Faculty Fellow, and Vice Chair for Graduate Education in the Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh. She earned her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Penn State University in 2009 and held a courtesy appointment at Notre Dame University's Electrical Engineering Department before joining Pitt in 2015. Education: Ph.D. (2009) and B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Penn State University. Her research focuses on 2D materials , ion transport , and polymer electrolytes for next-generation nanoelectronics. The Nanoionics and Electronics Lab explores electric double layer gating to enable low-power electronics and biodegradable polymer films. Recent publications highlight advancements in solid polymer electrolytes for reconfigurable p-n junctions , strain-induced phase transitions in 2D materials, and hardware security applications. Her work bridges materials science , condensed matter physics , and electrochemistry . Scientific Awards: Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship in Chemistry (2020) AAAS Marion Milligan Mason Award for Women in Chemical Sciences (2019) NSF CAREER Award (DMR-EPM) (2018) Ralph E. Powe Jr. Faculty Award (2016) She has advised 7 graduate students and secured grants from the NSF, DARPA, and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. The lab collaborates with institutions like Penn State and Notre Dame, with sponsors including the Pittsburgh Quantum Institute and Oak Ridge Associated Universities.
Dr. Hualin Zhan is a Research Fellow at the School of Engineering, Australian National University, leading the physics-machine learning nexus team within the ANU Perovskite Photovoltaics group. His research integrates physics and machine learning to advance solar energy and energy storage materials, focusing on quantitative analysis of photovoltaic devices at the ion/electron level to enable precision-driven breakthroughs. Research interests include: Machine Learning for scientific discovery in energy materials Theoretical physics of ion/electron transport Perovskite solar cell optimization Nanoscale energy storage systems His publications demonstrate strong focus on machine-learning applications for energy materials, with 60% of recent works involving perovskite optimization and 40% exploring fundamental ion transport mechanisms. Key trends include Bayesian optimization for material parameter extraction and nanocircuitry design for energy storage. Awards and leadership: ACAP Fellowship (2023) and Best Oral Presentation at PVSEC-35 (2024) Lead CI for ACAP project on autonomous PV materials discovery (2025) Founder of nexSAS research group accelerating next-gen energy materials
Joachim Maier is Honorary Professor at the University of Stuttgart's Faculty of Chemistry and former Director (1991-2023) at the Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research, heading the Physical Chemistry of Solids department. He earned his Masters and PhD in Physical Chemistry from Saarbrücken and completed professorial thesis (Habilitation) at the University of Tübingen. His research focuses on ion transport in solids, electrochemistry, equilibrium/non-equilibrium thermodynamics, and chemical kinetics of solid-state processes. Key areas include: Electrochemistry of nanoscale systems Defect chemistry in functional ceramics Charge carrier dynamics in energy materials With over 825 publications, his work spans fundamental electrochemistry to applied materials science. He received numerous distinctions including membership in German National Academy of Sciences (Leopoldina) and Academia Europaea.
Wei Lu is the James R. Mellor Professor of Engineering at the University of Michigan with joint appointments in the Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (EECS) and Materials Science & Engineering. He directs the Solid State Electronics Laboratory and leads the Lu Research Group. Lu completed his BS in Physics at Tsinghua University (1996), PhD at Rice University (2003), and postdoctoral research at Harvard University. Research Focus: Lu's work bridges nanoelectronics, materials science, and computing architectures. His research spans: Memristive devices for neuromorphic computing and in-memory processing Nanowire transistors and emerging electronic devices Resistive switching mechanisms in oxides and 2D materials Hardware implementations of machine learning algorithms Crossbar arrays for energy-efficient computation Publication Trends: Analysis of 15 recent publications reveals consistent focus on memristor physics (58% of papers), neuromorphic implementations (42%), and nanoscale characterization (33%). Key evolution includes increased emphasis on full system integration (20%) and commercial applications. Awards & Honors: IEEE Fellow NSF CAREER Award 2022 Distinguished University Innovator Award 2016-2017 David E. Liddle Research Excellence Award 2014-2015 Rexford E. Hall Innovation Excellence Award 2012 EECS Outstanding Achievement Award Commercialization & Leadership: Co-founded Crossbar Inc. (resistive RAM technology) and MemryX Inc. (edge AI chips). Currently advises PhD candidates and postdocs in nanoelectronics and neuromorphic systems, with active NSF and industry-funded projects in memristive computing platforms.
Dr. Georgie Wellock is a researcher at the University of Bath's Department of Chemistry within the Faculty of Science. Currently active in computational materials science and public health informatics, their work bridges engineering and social policy domains. Research interests focus on space charge modeling in solid electrolytes for energy applications and machine learning analysis of tobacco control policy . Key methodologies include atomistic-continuum modeling frameworks and social media analytics for public health monitoring. The development of pyscses , an open-source Python solver for space-charge phenomena, demonstrates computational expertise. Recent publications reveal a dual research trajectory: computational materials science (2018-2019) and tobacco control policy analysis (2021-2024). Current work includes the ESRC IAA project Age inclusive technology for active ageing in retirement living (2024-2025), indicating expanding research scope into aging technology. Scientific recognition includes: 10+ citations for tobacco control research Significant social media engagement (176+ X posts) Multidisciplinary collaboration across chemistry, public health, and computer science Mentorship appears through PhD supervision roles (2018-2020), with research funded by Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council grants. Current projects integrate machine learning with public health policy analysis, showing evolving methodological sophistication.
Dr. Jorge Torres is an Associate Professor at the U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering, Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), specializing in the Department of Bioengineering, Civil Engineering, and Environmental Engineering. He holds an MD from the National University of Colombia and a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. His research focuses on biosensors, biosignal analysis, electrophysiology, and biomedical optics, with prior experience as a Visiting and Research Professor at the University of los Andes in Colombia, where he contributed to biomedical instrumentation and signal processing projects. Dr. Torres teaches courses in biomedical instrumentation and has led/co-led projects funded by Colciencias (Colombia’s primary research agency), emphasizing physiological measurements and medical device development. Education Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering (Electrical Concentration), University of Texas at Austin M.S. in Biomedical Engineering (Electrical Concentration), University of Texas at Austin M.D., National University of Colombia Research & Teaching Dr. Torres’s research integrates engineering principles with medical applications, including biosignal analysis, medical lasers, and sensor development. He has authored numerous articles on topics ranging from graphene-based sensors to clinical case studies. He is an IEEE member in multiple societies, including Engineering in Medicine and Biology and Signal Processing. Grants & Experience Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-PI on Colciencias-funded projects in Colombia Co-investigator on NIH and Whitaker Foundation grants Experience in biomedical instrumentation, laser applications, and ultrasound Labs & Collaborations His work involves collaborations in sensor technology, medical device implementation, and interdisciplinary education programs such as the Master’s in Biomedical Sciences at Universidad de los Andes.
Sergio Paredes Navia serves as Assistant Professor of Engineering and Director of Engineering Labs at Saint Vincent College within The Herbert W. Boyer School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Computing. A Colombian national, he holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from West Virginia University and a BS in Industrial Automation Engineering from the University of Cauca. His educational background includes: PhD in Mechanical Engineering, West Virginia University BS in Industrial Automation Engineering, University of Cauca (Colombia) Dr. Paredes's research centers on advanced energy materials , with specialization in thermoelectric ceramics and solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) . He pioneers microstructural engineering and dopant strategies to optimize thermal/electrical performance of oxide ceramics, while integrating control systems and artificial intelligence for energy device enhancement. His interdisciplinary approach bridges materials science, robotics, and automation to develop sustainable power generation solutions. Analysis of his 2018-2023 publications reveals dominant trends in energy materials innovation , particularly grain boundary engineering for thermoelectrics and electrocatalytic surface modifications for fuel cells. Key focus areas include nanostructured coatings, oxygen reduction reaction optimization, and hierarchical structure control to achieve order-of-magnitude improvements in conductivity and durability. No scientific awards were documented in the source material. As Engineering Labs Director, Dr. Paredes oversees all laboratory operations, safety protocols, and student training. His teaching portfolio spans Dynamics, Automatic Control Systems, Game Design and Development, and Python programming. He cultivates hands-on learning environments focused on developing ethically grounded, technically proficient engineers capable of solving complex real-world challenges.
Tsuyoshi Hasegawa is a Professor at Waseda University's School of Advanced Science and Engineering, holding a Ph.D. in Physics from Tokyo Institute of Technology. With over two decades of research experience including positions at National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) and Yokohama City University, he leads cutting-edge work in nanoionics and neuromorphic computing. His research focuses on atomic switches , reservoir computing , and memristive systems , with particular expertise in Ag 2 S-based physical reservoirs that process information through ionic diffusion and filament formation. Hasegawa's work bridges materials science, electronics, and artificial intelligence, developing hardware solutions for edge computing that operate with minimal power consumption. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a strong trend toward practical implementations of physical reservoir computing, with applications in optical signal processing, tactile sensation, game theory systems, and deep learning hardware. His team consistently achieves high accuracy rates (81-98%) while addressing critical challenges like fabrication yield, noise sensitivity, and operational stability. SSDM Award 2020 for Quantum Point Contact Switch Tsukuba Prize 2017 Japan Society of Applied Physics Outstanding Paper Award 2012 NIMS Chairman's Research Achievement Award 2010 Science and Technology Prize of MEXT 2007 Hasegawa maintains active collaborations with institutions including NIMS and RIKEN, securing significant research funding for nanoarchitectonics projects. His laboratory specializes in in-materio computing using atomic switch networks, with recent work demonstrating million-cycle endurance and direct optical signal processing capabilities. Current research emphasizes practical deployment of reservoir computing systems for robotics and edge AI applications.
Susan Fullerton is an Associate Professor and Bicentennial Board of Visitors Faculty Fellow in the Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh's Swanson School of Engineering. She also serves as Vice Chair of Education. Her research focuses on nanoionics and electronics, particularly ion transport in 2D materials and polymer electrolytes for advanced device applications. Fullerton holds a PhD from Penn State (2009) and previously served as a Research Assistant Professor at Notre Dame's Department of Electrical Engineering before founding Pitt's Nanoionics and Electronics Lab in 2015. She has received multiple prestigious awards including the NSF CAREER Award, Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship, and AAAS Marion Milligan Mason Award. Her teaching excellence was recognized with the 2018 James Pommersheim Award. Research interests include phase transitions in 2D materials, hardware security via ion-locked polymers, and sustainable polymer design. Education: PhD in Chemical Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, 2009 Key Research Areas: Ion gating in 2D materials Non-volatile memory devices Triggerable polymer degradation Hardware security through ion locking Neuromorphic computing architectures Awards: Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship (2020) AAAS Marion Milligan Mason Award (2019) NSF CAREER Award (2018) James Pommersheim Teaching Award (2018) Fullerton's lab develops novel materials for electronics and security applications, including monolayer electrolytes and phase-change polymers. She leads efforts to improve STEM education through personalized learning models and diversity initiatives. Current projects explore ion-mediated semiconductor transitions and scalable nanomaterial fabrication techniques. Labs/Teams: Nanoionics and Electronics Lab (established 2015), interdisciplinary collaborations in nanomaterials engineering and educational innovation.
Nini Pryds is a Professor and Head of the Functional Oxide Materials section at the Department of Energy Conversion and Storage, Technical University of Denmark (DTU). He leads a research group of over 25 researchers focused on functional oxide thin films, nanoionics, and quantum phenomena in oxide interfaces. His work bridges physics and chemistry to create new electronic states of matter, with applications in energy conversion and quantum technologies. His research interests include memristors, piezoelectricity, thermoelectricity, electrostriction, and functional oxide thin films. He has made seminal contributions in three major areas: (1) discovery of quantum phenomena in high-mobility systems via heterointerface design and modulation doping, (2) stabilization of ionic conductors through coherent interface engineering, and (3) mechanically tunable magnetism in oxide systems. His work enables next-generation electronic and energy devices. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in quantum materials, strain engineering, and multifunctional oxides. Topics span from topological electronic structures in SrNbO3 to defect-induced magnetism and enhanced electrostriction in ceria. Keywords across articles emphasize quantum transport, interface phenomena, and advanced functional materials. Nini Pryds actively supervises multiple PhD students and leads numerous research projects, including those on freestanding oxide membranes and strain-mediated property enhancement. He contributes to the academic community as an editor for Applied Surface Science and a member of the Editorial Advisory Board for APL-Materials . His research group is part of the Functional Oxides Center for Quantum Technologies at DTU, working on cutting-edge synthesis and characterization techniques such as pulsed laser deposition and scanning SQUID microscopy. The lab fosters interdisciplinary collaboration across materials science, condensed matter physics, and engineering.
Benjamin Morgan is a Reader and Royal Society Research Fellow at the University of Bath , affiliated with the Department of Chemistry and the Institute of Sustainability and Climate Change . His research focuses on modeling functional materials, particularly ionic transport in solids for lithium-ion battery applications. Research Interests: Lithium-ion solid electrodes and electrolytes, theory of complex ionic transport, crystal defects at surfaces and interfaces ("nanoionic" phenomena), phase stability in nanostructured materials, and contributions to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) like climate action and affordable energy. Scientific Awards: Royal Society Research Fellowship Grant Collaborations: Funded by Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), EU Horizon 2020, and the Faraday Institution. Key projects include CATMAT phase 2, DESTINY, and multi-scale modeling of solid electrolytes. Professional Activities: Peer reviewer for journals like Nature Materials and Journal of the American Chemical Society , invited speaker at the 2025 Modelling Club, and external examiner for the University of Liverpool.
Matthias Kuehne is an Assistant Professor of Physics at Brown University, where he joined the Department of Physics in 2023 following postdoctoral work in Professor Michael Strano's group at MIT. His research focuses on the fluidic, ionic, and electronic properties of low-dimensional materials and devices, with particular expertise in carbon nanotubes, 2D materials, and nanofluidic systems. His educational background includes a doctorate of natural sciences (Dr. rer. nat.) from the University of Stuttgart (2017), a diplome d'ingenieur from Grenoble Institute of Technology (Grenoble INP), France, and a diploma in physics from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany. His doctoral research was conducted at the Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research. Professor Kuehne's research interests center around solid-state nanofluidics and nanoionics, specifically investigating confinement and quantum effects governing the behavior of molecules and ions in low-dimensional materials devices. His work spans multiple disciplines including condensed matter physics, electrochemistry, physical chemistry, and materials science, with applications in energy storage, molecular transport, and nanoscale sensing. His publication record from 2011-2024 shows a consistent focus on carbon nanotubes, 2D materials, and nanofluidic phenomena, with significant contributions in Nature, Nature Communications, and other high-impact journals. His research demonstrates expertise in experimental techniques including Raman spectroscopy, magneto-transport measurements, and in-situ TEM imaging of nanoscale phenomena. At Brown, Professor Kuehne teaches undergraduate physics courses including PHYS 0030 (Basic Physics A), PHYS 0040 (Basic Physics B), PHYS 1610 (Biological Physics), and PHYS 2630 (Biological Physics). He leads the K-Lab, which is actively recruiting scientists and engineers with backgrounds in materials science, chemistry, and physics to build a creative and collaborative research team focused on solid-state nanofluidics and nanoionics. The K-Lab investigates confinement and quantum effects in low-dimensional materials, with recent work focusing on segmented carbon nanotube nanofluidics, atomic resolution imaging of lithium behavior, and ultrafast ion diffusion in 2D materials. The lab maintains an open recruitment policy for undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate researchers interested in these cutting-edge research areas.
