جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Molecular Biotechnology
• Synthetic Biology
• Gene Therapy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Kristian Müller is a faculty member at the Faculty of Engineering , Bielefeld University , where he leads research in Cellular and Molecular Biotechnology . His work focuses on viral vector engineering, particularly adeno-associated virus (AAV) systems, with expertise in proteomics, synthetic biology, and bioengineering approaches. Email: Kristian.Mueller@uni-bielefeld.de Phone: +49 521 106-6323 Office: UHG E2-143 His research interests include: Adeno-Associated Virus Engineering for gene therapy applications. Proteomic Analysis of viral production systems in HEK-293 cells. Synthetic Biology approaches to capsid protein assembly. Biotechnological Methods for linear DNA fragment generation. Nanopore Sequencing applied to viral genomes. Recent publications emphasize optimizing ITR stability in E. coli, non-viral gene delivery using lipid nanoparticles, and proteomic profiling of nuclear fractions during rAAV production. He serves in multiple academic committees including the Habilitation Committee , Faculty Conference , and Examination Boards for Molecular Biotechnology programs.

• Biophysics
• Biomedical Engineering
• Spectroscopy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Caroline Smith is a researcher affiliated with the University of Manchester , working within the School of Chemistry and Department of Chemical Engineering . Her work focuses on biophysics, biomedical engineering, and spectroscopy, particularly in cancer research applications. Collaborated with Professor N S Scrutton, Dr R L Williams, and others Received research grants from BBSRC and EPSRC Professional memberships: European Society for Biomaterials, Society of Chemical Industry, Royal Society of Chemistry Her research involves advanced optical and infrared imaging techniques, machine learning for cancer diagnostics, and biophysical studies of tissue properties in oral squamous cell carcinoma. Recent publications (2022-2024) demonstrate expertise in FTIR spectroscopy, photothermal imaging, and image fusion technologies applied to cancer diagnostics and prognosis prediction. She has contributed to interdisciplinary collaborations spanning chemical engineering, medicine, and data science, with a focus on developing novel tools for biological redox chemistry and biomedical implant studies.

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

Dr. Didier Wermeille is a Research Fellow specializing in Surface Science and Materials Science. His work focuses on the structural and reactive properties of thin films, nanoparticles, and surfaces under varying environmental conditions, particularly using synchrotron-based techniques. Key Topics: Thin film disordering, catalytic phase transitions, molecular self-assembly, and surface reactivity. Techniques: X-ray diffraction, resonant magnetic scattering, ambient pressure analysis, and synchrotron radiation. Recent Research Trends include CO oxidation mechanisms on Pd/Pt surfaces, disordering in magnetic films, and the formation of organic monolayers on inorganic substrates.

• Multiferroic Materials
• Ferroelectricity
• Magnetism
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Helen He is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at Durham University. She earned her PhD in 2011 from the University of California, Berkeley, under Professor Ramamoorthy Ramesh, and worked as an ALS postdoctoral fellow at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory before joining Durham as a lecturer in 2014. PhD in Physics, University of California, Berkeley (2011) Her research focuses on multiferroic materials, ferroelectricity, and strain-driven property manipulation in oxide thin films. She investigates domain wall dynamics, heterostructure interfaces, and nanoscale phenomena using advanced techniques like electron microscopy and x-ray spectroscopy. Recent publications highlight her work on cation-stoichiometric engineering, electric-field-controlled proton evolution, and strain-induced ferroelectricity in materials such as LaCoO3, BiFeO3, and SrRuO3. Key themes include phase transitions, magneto-structural coupling, and interface-driven functionalities.

• Chemometrics
• Analytical Chemistry
• Spectroscopy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Nicola Cavallini is a Fixed-term Assistant Professor at the Department of Applied Science and Technology (DISAT) , Politecnico di Torino , and a member of the College of Chemical and Materials Engineering . He holds a Scientific Branch CHEM-06/A - Chemical Foundations of Technologies within Area 0003 - Chemical Sciences . Since 2020, he has been teaching Principles of Chemometrics and Practical Design of Experiments to PhD and undergraduate students in Chemical Engineering. 2025/26 : Course Lecturer for Principles of Chemometrics 2024/25 : Course Lecturer for Principles of Chemometrics 2023/24 : Course Lecturer for Principles of Chemometrics 2022/23 : Course Collaborator for Principles of Chemometrics 2021/22 : Course Collaborator for Principles of Chemometrics 2020/21 : Course Collaborator for Principles of Chemometrics His research focuses on Chemometrics , Analytical Chemistry , and Applied Spectroscopy , particularly in food authentication and materials characterization. He has developed methods for ethanol quantification in wine using NMR, rice variety classification via hyperspectral imaging, and fermentation monitoring with portable NIR sensors. Collaborative projects include polymer electrolyte optimization and textile waste valorization in biotechnological processes. Recent publications highlight his work on: Food Fraud Detection (Mechanically Separated Meat in processed products) Advanced Spectroscopic Techniques (NMR and NIR applications) Algorithm Development for FESEM image analysis Sustainable Material Processing (Polymer blends, textile waste) Plant-Microbe Interactions (β-ionone's role in mycorrhization)

Krista Nishidaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Chemical Education
• Physical Chemistry
• Materials Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Krista Nishida is a Teaching Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Washington State University (WSU), where she focuses on enhancing student learning outcomes and retention through innovative pedagogical strategies. Her academic journey includes a B.A. in Chemistry from Whitman College (Walla Walla, WA) and a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from WSU. Her research spans two key domains: (1) chemical education, emphasizing the use of concept mapping and peer feedback to improve chemistry learning, and (2) materials science, particularly the structural and electronic properties of porphyrin and phthalocyanine nanomaterials on gold surfaces. Recent work includes studies on concept maps in 2020-2023, while earlier contributions (2009-2011) explored nanoscale phenomena in porphyrin and phthalocyanine systems. Dr. Nishida is actively involved in academic advising, offering appointments via Microsoft Bookings. She is based in Office 0261A of the Academic Faculty Office and can be reached at krista_nishida@wsu.edu.

• Quantum Physics
• Condensed Matter Physics
• Cold Atom Physics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sarah Hirthe is a Postdoctoral Researcher and European Commission Fellow at the Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO), working within the Ultracold Quantum Gases research group. She holds a PhD in Physics from the Max-Planck Institute of Quantum Optics (Germany). Her research focuses on quantum simulation using ultracold atoms, particularly exploring Fermi-Hubbard models, cold-atom systems, and many-body physics phenomena such as supersolidity and quantum phase transitions. She employs advanced techniques like quantum gas microscopy to study correlated electron systems and topological phases. Her work bridges fundamental quantum physics with experimental realizations in ultracold gases, contributing to our understanding of complex quantum systems. Notable contributions include studies on spin-orbit coupling in Bose-Einstein condensates, magnetic interactions in fermionic ladders, and time-resolved observations of spin-charge dynamics. She has also developed novel laser setups for Rydberg atom excitation. Her research interests span across quantum simulation, condensed matter physics, and cold atom systems. She collaborates actively in the field of quantum technologies, leveraging experimental platforms to address open questions in many-body physics and topological systems.

• Photonics
• Nanotechnology
• Optoelectronics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Karuppasamy Soundarapandian is a Postdoctoral Researcher at ICFO (Institute of Photonic Sciences) within the Quantum Nano-Optoelectronics research group. He holds a PhD in Photonics from Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (Spain). His work focuses on advanced materials and nanostructured systems for optoelectronic applications, with emphasis on graphene-based devices, quantum phenomena in 2D materials, and terahertz communication technologies. Dr. Soundarapandian's research spans from fundamental studies of exciton dynamics and carrier behavior to applied developments in high-speed data transmission and wearable sensors. His technical expertise includes fabrication and characterization of photonic devices, spectroscopic analysis, and integration of nanomaterials into functional systems. Recent projects involve exploring graphene's potential for 6G wireless communications, investigating topological edge states in hyperbolic media, and developing corrosion-resistant materials using natural inhibitors. Extensive experimental capabilities include ultrafast spectroscopy, terahertz time-domain spectroscopy, and advanced electron microscopy techniques. His contributions bridge nanotechnology, quantum physics, and applied photonics, addressing challenges in both fundamental science and next-generation technologies.

Jana Villemainمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Protein Structure
• Biochemistry
• Fluorescence Microscopy
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Jana Villemain is an Associate Professor of Biochemistry in the Madia Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics at Indiana University of Pennsylvania's Kopchick College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Education: BS from Southwestern University PhD from Texas A&M University Postdoctoral Fellowship at University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Her research investigates protein structure-function relationships, focusing on intrinsically unstructured proteins and DNA repair mechanisms using fluorescence spectroscopy and confocal microscopy. Current projects examine the Srs2 helicase C-terminal domain and protein trafficking in yeast. Her publications demonstrate expertise in protein biochemistry and molecular biology, particularly DNA repair proteins and enzyme mechanisms. Recent work emphasizes fluorescence-based techniques while earlier studies established fundamental insights into helicase function. No scientific awards are mentioned in the materials. She utilizes the IMIC fluorescence confocal microscope facility acquired through interdisciplinary collaboration at IUP. Her laboratory employs techniques including molecular biology, cell culture, chromatography, and bioinformatics.

• Data Analysis
• Statistics
• Environmental Science
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Andreas Ruckstuhl is a Professor at the ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, affiliated with the School of Engineering and the Data Analysis and Statistics research group. His work spans interdisciplinary fields including data science, environmental science, healthcare analytics, and statistical methodology. Research interests focus on robust statistical methods, environmental monitoring, healthcare policy analysis, and customer behavior modeling. Recent contributions include studies on data scientists’ roles in enterprises, aerosol particle classification, and health technology assessment in Switzerland. Prof. Ruckstuhl has led and contributed to projects such as data anonymization for Swisscom, e-participation frameworks using collective intelligence, and cost analyses of healthcare issues like low back pain. He has collaborated extensively on environmental projects, including atmospheric trace gas analysis and VOC reduction technologies. His publications span peer-reviewed journals in statistics, environmental science, and healthcare, reflecting his expertise in applying advanced statistical techniques to real-world problems. Notable projects include developing baseline signal extraction methods for spectroscopic data and nonparametric function estimation models.

Swapan K. Gayenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biomedical Imaging
• Optical Tomography
• Laser Physics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Swapan K. Gayen is a Professor in the Department of Physics at City College of New York (CCNY), part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system. His office is located in the Center for Discovery and Innovation, room 2.380, with contact details including phone 212-650-5580 and email sgayen@ccny.cuny.edu. Professor Gayen's research centers on biomedical optics, specializing in optical tomography and spectroscopy for cancer detection in highly scattering media. His work develops time reversal optical tomography algorithms for tumor localization in breast tissue, fluorescence imaging techniques, and laser applications in biomedicine. Key focus areas include light propagation modeling in turbid media, independent component analysis for image reconstruction, and novel optical contrast agents. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2024-2013) reveals three dominant research thrusts: (1) Synthesis and characterization of organic laser dyes (pyrylium salts) for biomedical imaging, (2) Development of II-VI semiconductor disk lasers using ZnCdMgSe heterostructures, and (3) Advanced optical tomography methods for tumor detection. His work consistently bridges fundamental photonics with clinical breast cancer applications, emphasizing time-resolved and spectroscopic approaches. No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials. While extensive publications indicate active research, no specific information about grant funding or student advising roles was included in the source text. His laboratory work appears centered on optical instrumentation development for breast cancer imaging, though no explicit lab name or team structure was mentioned.

Michele Piscitelliمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Classical Reception
• Comparative Literature
• Creative Multilingualism
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Dr. Michele Piscitelli is a Lecturer in Italian Language at the University of Oxford's Department of Italian, within the Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Birmingham, where his research focused on English learning of Italian during the Tudor period, and an MA in History, Archival Studies, and Librarianship from the Università degli Studi di Genova. His academic career includes teaching Italian and English in the UK, Australia, Honduras, and Spain. Education: Ph.D., University of Birmingham (M4C-funded) MA in History, Archival Studies, and Librarianship, University of Genoa His research interests bridge classical reception, comparative literature, and early modern cultural studies, including utopian/dystopian literature, Renaissance art of memory, and globalization. His work also intersects with interdisciplinary quantum physics research, as evidenced by his publications on superconducting qubits, dark matter detection, and quantum sensor technologies. Recent articles explore cutting-edge topics like scalable quantum lattice designs, self-driving laboratory systems, and axion dark matter searches, reflecting his dual engagement with humanities and experimental physics. Though no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, his publications highlight contributions to both language pedagogy and quantum engineering. No advising or grant details are provided. His work spans teaching, cultural history research, and quantum physics, underscoring a unique interdisciplinary profile.

Iddo Hellerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Single-molecule biophysics
• DNA-protein interactions
• Ice-binding proteins
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Iddo Heller is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, leading the Heller Lab focused on single-molecule biophysics. He holds a PhD in nanotechnology and quantum transport from Delft University of Technology and has pioneered methodologies combining optical tweezers with super-resolution microscopy. His work explores DNA-protein interactions, ice-binding proteins, and cryoprotection mechanisms. He has received NWO VENI and VIDI grants for his innovative research. Education: MSc in Applied Physics, Delft University of Technology PhD in Nanotechnology & Biosensing, Delft University of Technology Research Interests: Physics of DNA intercalation and structural transitions Mechanisms of ice-binding proteins in cryoprotection Single-molecule analysis of DNA repair/replication Development of advanced biophysical instrumentation Key Achievements: Pioneered super-resolution microscopy in optical tweezers (2011 VENI grant) Co-developed STED microscopy with optical tweezers for protein-DNA dynamics Recipient of 2017 NWO VIDI Grant for ice-binding protein research Scientific advisor to LUMICKS B.V., advancing nanomanipulation technologies Advising & Grants: Supervised 1 PhD thesis to date Active in interdisciplinary collaborations across physics, biology, and engineering Develops cutting-edge methodologies for biomolecular analysis Labs & Teams: Heller Lab at VU Amsterdam focuses on quantitative single-molecule biophysics Collaborates with LUMICKS on commercial instrumentation development

F.G. Mugeleمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Physics of Complex Fluids
• Surface Science
• Wetting
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Prof. Frieder Mugele is a full Professor of Physics of Complex Fluids at the University of Twente since 2004. He leads a research group of ~25 members at the intersection of physics, chemistry, and technological applications, focusing on fluid dynamics at interfaces across molecular to macroscopic scales. Education: PhD in Physics (University of Konstanz, 1997) Postdoctoral: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Humboldt Fellow, 1998-1999) His research spans electrowetting, dynamic wetting, drop dynamics, two-phase microfluidics, AFM spectroscopy in fluids, nanofluidics, and optofluidics. Applications include inkjet printing, immersion lithography, and lab-on-a-chip systems. He collaborates with the MESA+ Institute and contributes to i-FIT training programs in fluid dynamics. Key Scientific Recognition: Humboldt Fellow The group combines fundamental studies (e.g., confined liquids, colloidal interactions) with applied projects in industrial and biomedical contexts. His work bridges experimental techniques with theoretical modeling of interfacial fluid behavior.

Vicki Grassianمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Atmospheric Chemistry
• Marine Chemistry
• Climate Sciences
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Vicki Grassian is a Distinguished Professor at the University of California, San Diego (UC San Diego), holding joint appointments in the Departments of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Nanoengineering, and the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. She serves as Co-Director of the Center for Aerosol Impacts on Climate and the Environment (CAICE). Her research focuses on molecular-scale studies of environmental interfaces, including atmospheric aerosols, aqueous microdroplets, and nanomaterials, with applications to climate science, geochemistry, and human health. Grassian's work spans heterogeneous chemistry of trace gases with mineral dust and sea spray, iron mobilization, aerosol optical properties, and nanotechnology's environmental implications. She employs advanced techniques like aerosol science, microscopy, and spectroscopy. Notable achievements include the 2025 Marsha I. Lester Award and the 2023 Geochemistry Division Medal. She advises a dynamic group of graduate students and postdocs, many of whom have received prestigious awards and fellowships. Her research highlights include studies on HONO formation from indoor surfaces, wildfire smoke interactions, and the role of marine dissolved organic matter in climate processes. Grassian collaborates widely, contributing to projects like the SeaSCAPE initiative and the CASA indoor chemistry study. Her lab also explores the impacts of engineered nanoparticles on biological systems, bridging environmental and biomedical applications.