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Gong Guمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Two-Dimensional Materials
• Nanoelectronics
• Graphene
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Gong Gu is a Professor in the Min H. Kao Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, within the Tickle College of Engineering. His research focuses on two-dimensional (2D) materials, including their growth, exploration of exotic physics, and novel device applications. He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Princeton University (1999) and a BS in Electrical Engineering from Tsinghua University (1991). His research group investigates advanced materials such as graphene and hexagonal boron nitride, with a particular emphasis on applications in nanoelectronics and optoelectronics. The group utilizes cutting-edge facilities to study material synthesis, device fabrication, and characterization. Dr. Gu is actively seeking talented graduate students and postdoctoral researchers to join his team. Dr. Gu's work spans interdisciplinary areas including nanotechnology, materials science, and photonics. His recent publications highlight innovations in circuit models for magnetic materials, synthesis techniques for 2D materials, and metaoptics. He maintains a strong connection with industry through collaborative projects and has contributed to advancements in organic light-emitting devices and flexible electronics. His lab emphasizes hands-on experimental work and theoretical modeling, fostering a dynamic research environment. Current projects include exploring boundary states in graphene heterostructures and developing high-efficiency photovoltaic devices.

Christophe Silienمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Material Science
• Nanotechnology
• Optics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Christophe Silien is a Professor at the University of Limerick (UL), holding positions in the Bernal Institute and the Department of Physics. His research focuses on material science, nanotechnology, and biomedical engineering, with a strong emphasis on piezoelectric materials, nanorod assemblies, and bioelectrets. He leads interdisciplinary projects involving plasmonics, optoelectronics, and biomaterials. Key research areas include the development of light-emitting diodes, nanoscale material characterization via advanced microscopy techniques, and applications in biomedical devices. Silien collaborates widely, with contributions to topics like quantum dot biosensors, thermal imaging of defects, and plasmonic nanoparticle systems. His work intersects physics, engineering, and biology, addressing challenges in energy, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing. Notable projects include the study of piezoelectric effects in proteins and intervertebral discs, electrophoretic deposition of nanorod layers, and the design of hollow needle insertion models for medical applications. Silien’s research has produced over 118 publications, emphasizing experimental and computational approaches to material innovation.

YingXing Chengمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Computational Material Science
• Frequency-Dependent Polarizable Force Fields
• Time-Dependent Density Functional Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

YingXing Cheng is a Researcher and Postdoc at the University of Stuttgart, affiliated with the Institute of Applied Analysis and Numerical Simulation and the department of Numerical Mathematics for High Performance Computing. Their work focuses on advancing computational methods in material science and quantum chemistry, including frequency-dependent polarizable force fields, Time-Dependent Density Functional Theory (TDDFT), and machine learning applications. Research interests include molecular density decomposition, relativistic quantum effects, and high-throughput computational studies. They contribute to software engineering for scientific computing, particularly in developing frameworks like ACKS2ω and integrating machine learning for material property prediction. Publications highlight advancements in polarizable force fields, vacancy formation energy analysis, and algorithmic approaches for defect prediction. Their work bridges theoretical chemistry, numerical analysis, and high-performance computing to address challenges in material design and characterization. No scientific awards are listed, though their contributions to computational methodologies are notable. Cheng collaborates on projects involving molecular dynamics simulations and electronic structure analysis, contributing to both academic and applied research in computational materials science.

Frank Neubrechمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Plasmonics
• Nanooptics
• Nanofabrication
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Frank Neubrech is an Executive Scientific Manager at the 2nd Physics Institute of the University of Stuttgart, with a secondary affiliation at the Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research. His research focuses on plasmonics, nanooptics, nanofabrication, and surface-enhanced spectroscopic techniques, including SEIRA (Surface-Enhanced Infrared Absorption). He leads efforts in developing advanced optical systems using metasurfaces, nanoantennas, and functional materials for applications in sensing, holography, and quantum plasmonics. His work bridges nanotechnology and optics, emphasizing reconfigurable devices and ultra-sensitive molecular detection. Recent projects include electrochemically tunable metasurfaces and real-time tracking of electron oscillations in nanodevices. Neubrech’s academic training and employment history are not explicitly detailed in the provided text, but his extensive publication record demonstrates sustained contributions to nanooptics since 2008. His lab specializes in fabrication techniques like hole-mask colloidal nanolithography and femtosecond laser writing, enabling large-area plasmonic substrates. He collaborates on interdisciplinary projects involving materials science, surface chemistry, and biomedical applications, as evidenced by his work on DNA-nanotechnology and polypeptide conformation analysis. Publications highlight his expertise in infrared spectroscopy, plasmonic resonances, and nanostructure characterization, with applications ranging from hydrogen storage to dynamic color displays. His research often involves cutting-edge tools like ultrafast lasers and synchrotron light sources, emphasizing both fundamental physics and applied engineering solutions.

Gerd Duscherمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Materials Science
• Nanotechnology
• Electronic Materials
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Gerd Duscher is a Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, within the Tickle College of Engineering. He specializes in interface science, atomic resolution microscopy, and computational materials modeling. His research focuses on understanding atomic structures at interfaces and their impact on macroscopic properties, utilizing advanced transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and density functional theory (DFT) simulations. Education: PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, University of Stuttgart (1996) Master's (Diplom) in Physics, University of Regensburg (1990) Research Interests: Includes electrical activity at interfaces, atomic structure calculations, Z-contrast imaging, electron energy-loss spectroscopy (EELS), and the application of machine learning in materials characterization. His work spans semiconductor interfaces, nanomaterial synthesis, and defect engineering. Awards: 2011 Research Fellow Award (UT College of Engineering) 2008 George H. Bessis Outstanding Undergraduate Advisor Award (NCSU) 2004 Nano Technology Industrial Impact Award Grants & Labs: Director of the NSF IUCRC Center for Silicon Wafer Engineering and Defect Science (2006). Active in the Joint Institute of Advanced Materials & Manufacturing and leads TEM facilities at UT. Develops open-source tools like pyTEMlib for TEM data analysis and Jupyter notebooks for teaching computational materials science.

Takeshi Egamiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neutron and X-ray Scattering
• Metallic Glasses
• Condensed Matter Physics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Takeshi Egami is a UT-ORNL Distinguished Scientist/Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, within the Tickle College of Engineering. He specializes in neutron and x-ray scattering, metallic glasses, and superconducting electronic oxides. Egami holds a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania (1971) and a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Tokyo (1968). He served as Chair of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at UPenn from 1997–2002 and directed the UT-ORNL Joint Institute for Neutron Sciences (2008–2015). His research focuses on structural analysis of complex materials, medium-range order in liquids, and the dynamics of amorphous solids. His awards include the 2010 J. D. Hanawalt Award, Senior Researcher Prize (2006), and Bertram Eugene Warren Diffraction Physics Award (2003). Egami has authored over 550 publications and serves on editorial boards for journals like Advances in Physics and Physical Review Letters . His work bridges experimental scattering techniques with theoretical models to understand material behavior at atomic scales, with applications to energy storage, superconductivity, and advanced alloy design.

Katharine Pageمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Materials Science
• Neutron Scattering
• X-ray Characterization
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Katharine Page is a faculty member in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, with a joint appointment at Oak Ridge National Laboratory's Neutron Scattering Division. Her research focuses on uncovering new insights into complex functional materials through structural characterization using neutron and X-ray scattering. PhD in Chemistry, University of California, Santa Barbara Her work spans the study of ferroelectric oxides , energy conversion materials , and nanoscale catalysts , with a strong emphasis on understanding local atomic structures and their impact on material properties. She has secured prestigious awards, including the 2019 Presidential Early Career Award and the 2015 DOE Early Career Research Program Award . Recent publications highlight her contributions to high-entropy materials , triple-conducting oxides , and advanced catalyst design . Her research group actively mentors students like Alex Carter and Sreya Paladugu , with projects involving material synthesis, neutron scattering analysis, and energy applications. 2019 Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers 2018 Neutron Scattering Society of America Distinguished Service Award 2015 DOE Office of Science Early Career Research Program Award 2009-2010 LANL Director’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Her group also engages in outreach initiatives , such as virtual workshops for middle school girls, and collaborates with programs like TechGirlz and the University of Tennessee's Division of Diversity and Engagement.

Theo Siegristمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Organic Semiconductors
• Structural Analysis of Nanoscale Materials
• Structure-Property Relationships in Crystalline Materials
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Theo Siegrist is a Professor of Chemical & Biomedical Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering. He holds a joint appointment with the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (Condensed Matter Science) and serves on the Department Graduate Committee. His research focuses on structural analysis of nanoscale materials, crystal growth, and advanced material characterization using techniques like X-ray diffraction. He earned his Ph.D. in Solid State Physics from ETH Zurich and has held roles at Bell Laboratories and Lund University. Research Interests: Organic semiconductors Crystal growth mechanisms Structure-property relationships in crystalline materials Advanced magnetic materials Key Achievements: Fellow of the American Physical Society (2006) Humboldt Research Fellow (2008) Over 150 peer-reviewed publications Current Projects: Exploring magnetophoresis dynamics in porous media, optimizing thermoelectric properties of heavy-fermion compounds, and developing novel perovskite-based optoelectronic materials.

• Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics
• Quantum Mechanics
• Machine Learning in Materials Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alexandre Tkatchenko is a Full Professor of Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics at the University of Luxembourg, leading the Department of Physics and Materials Science and the Theoretical Chemical Physics group. His work integrates quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, and machine learning to model complex materials, with over 150 peer-reviewed articles (h-index 58). He has held roles including Alexander von Humboldt Fellow at the Max Planck Institute (2008–2016) and has secured five ERC grants, including Advanced and Proof of Concept awards. Education: Bachelor in Computer Science and PhD in Physical Chemistry from Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, Mexico City. Research focuses on quantum mechanical methods for molecular interactions, machine learning force fields, and computational tools like FHI-aims and libMBD. Key contributions include non-covalent interaction modeling, van der Waals forces, and AI-driven drug design. Awards include the 2020 Dirac Medal and APS Fellowship (2019). Grants include ERC Starting (2011), Consolidator (2017), and Advanced (2022) grants. His labs develop software for electronic structure calculations and explore materials for energy and drug discovery. Recent work addresses lithium diffusion in solid electrolytes and AI explainability in ADMET modeling.

Marivi Fernandez-Serraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Condensed Matter Physics
• Atomic and Electronic Dynamics
• Liquid Water Simulation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marivi Fernandez-Serra is a Professor of Physics at Stony Brook University's College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Physics and Astronomy. She holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge (2005) and conducted postdoctoral research at CECAM in Lyon, France. Her research focuses on computational condensed matter physics, with expertise in atomic and electronic dynamics of materials, particularly liquid water and electrochemical interfaces. She develops machine learning-enhanced density functional theory (DFT) methods and explores dark matter detection mechanisms. She is an APS Fellow (2021) and serves as Secretary of the APS Division of Computational Physics. Education: PhD in Physics, University of Cambridge (2005) Postdoctoral Fellowship, CECAM (Lyon, France) Research Interests: Machine learning optimization of exchange-correlation functionals Electrochemical interface simulations Dark matter detection via electronic structure methods Nanoconfined water dynamics Ionic interactions in solvents Awards: American Physical Society Fellow (2021) Advising & Collaborations: Supervises a dynamic research group including graduate students (e.g., Alec Wills, Anthony Mannino) and undergraduate researchers. Collaborates with high-energy theorists on dark matter projects and experimentalists on electrochemical interfaces. Her group's work spans computational materials science and interdisciplinary physics. Labs/Teams: Leads the Fernandez-Serra Research Group at Stony Brook, focusing on computational methods for complex materials and fundamental physics problems.

Douglas L. Irvingمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Materials Science
• Quantum Computing
• Computational Physics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Douglas L. Irving is the Director of Graduate Programs and Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor at North Carolina State University's Department of Materials Science and Engineering (College of Engineering). He holds roles as a University Faculty Scholar and Editorial Board member of Computational Materials Science . His academic journey includes a B.Sc. in Physics from Furman University (1997) and a Ph.D. in Materials Engineering from the University of Florida (2004), followed by postdoctoral research at NC State before joining the faculty in 2008. Irving’s research focuses on predicting electrical/optical properties of wide bandgap semiconductors and dielectrics for applications in power electronics, quantum technologies, and light emitters. His group pioneered methods like point defect informatics, equilibrium simulations, and AI-driven inverse design. Key techniques include first principles modeling, defect chemistry analysis, and collaboration with experimental teams. His publications emphasize defect-driven phenomena in materials like ZnSe, BaTiO3, and high-entropy alloys. Recent work explores AI integration for materials discovery and oxygen vacancy effects in oxides. Irving is a recipient of the NSF CAREER Award, UF's Outstanding Young Alumni distinction, and NC State's Faculty Scholar title. He is also a decorated educator, recognized for teaching excellence. Irving leads the Irving Group, which bridges theoretical predictions with experimental validation. Ongoing projects include modeling defect spin states, semiconductor surface reconstructions, and high-entropy alloy design. Collaborations span across universities and industries to advance computational materials science.

Steven Lopezمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computational Chemistry
• Quantum Mechanical Modeling
• Machine Learning for Materials Discovery
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Steven Lopez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Northeastern University, leading the Lopez group. His research focuses on integrating quantum mechanical calculations with machine learning to discover advanced organic materials for renewable energy and photomedicine applications. Academic Rank: Assistant Professor University: Northeastern University The Lopez group specializes in computational approaches to address challenges in organic solar cells and photodynamic therapy (PDT). They employ multiconfigurational photodynamics and molecular dynamics simulations to study: Reaction mechanisms of organic reactions (C–H activation, strained ring opening) Photophysical properties of organic materials Crystallinity and interfacial disorder in organic semiconductors High-throughput virtual screening of PDT drug candidates Their work bridges quantum chemistry and materials science , with applications in: Sustainable photocatalysis Organic electronics Visible/near-IR light-responsive materials Experiment-theory feedback loops for accelerated discovery Professor Lopez's publications span molecular design , reaction stereoselectivity , and organic semiconductor modeling , demonstrating expertise in both fundamental theory and applied materials development.

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Nanotechnology
• Graphene
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Domenico Ninno is a Full Professor of Physics of Matter at the University of Naples Federico II, Department of Physics Ettore Pancini. His research focuses on 2D materials (graphene, transition metal chalcogenides), nanotechnology, and interdisciplinary studies in cybernetics and cognitive processes. He has collaborated with institutions like IBM, ENEA, and STMicroelectronics. Notable contributions include work on twisted bilayer systems, nanofilm properties, and the Environment Generative Operator (EGO) algorithm for autopoietic cognitive modeling. He holds a NATO-CNR Advanced Fellowship (1990) and co-authored patents on porous silicon gas sensors. Teaching includes Solid State Physics and Nanomaterials Engineering. Research Highlights: 2D materials: Spin control in twisted bilayer bismuthene, Nb3 I8 nanofilms Nanostructured materials: Silicon nanocrystals, ZnO surfaces Cybernetics: EGO algorithm for cognitive processes Awards: NATO-CNR Advanced Fellowships Program (1990) Collaborations: IBM Yorktown Heights, STMicroelectronics, Universidade Federal de Alagoas.

• Superconductivity
• Quantum Engineering
• Condensed Matter Physics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Pepe Giovanni Piero is a Full Professor at the CNR Institute for Superconductors, Innovative Materials and Devices. His research focuses on advanced superconducting materials, quantum technologies, and photon detection systems. Key areas include Josephson junction dynamics, quantum computing components, and vacuum energy experiments. He leads projects on superconducting single-photon detectors for quantum communication and lidar applications, as well as foundational studies in quantum gravity through the Archimedes experiment. Research interests span superconductivity, quantum engineering, and applied photonics. His work bridges theoretical models with experimental advancements in superconducting circuits and materials. Recent efforts emphasize tunable qubit systems, flux parametric amplifiers, and precision measurements of vacuum energy effects. Publications highlight contributions to superconducting device characterization, quantum error mitigation, and collaborative projects like the Archimedes experiment aiming to detect gravitational vacuum energy. He actively contributes to open-source simulation tools for superconducting circuits and explores applications in quantum key distribution and environmental lidar systems.

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

Gianni Profeta is a Full Professor at the Department of Physical and Chemical Sciences at the University of L'Aquila, affiliated with the CNR Institute for Superconductors, Innovative Materials, and Devices. His research spans superconductivity, quantum materials, and experimental particle physics, with a focus on electron-phonon interactions, 2D materials, and dark matter detection. He leads the COSINUS experiment for dark matter search using cryogenic detectors and contributes to theoretical/computational studies via tools like EPIq software. Expertise: Superconductivity, Condensed Matter Physics, Detector Technology Key Projects: COSINUS dark matter experiment, Vanadium trihalide investigations, Graphene functionalization studies Experimental Facilities: Dry dilution refrigerators, scanning tunneling microscopy setups Research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches combining computational modeling (e.g., DFT) with advanced experimental techniques. His work bridges fundamental material science with applications in particle physics instrumentation.