جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Ophthalmology
• Neuroscience
• Stem Cell Research
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Biju Thomas, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Research Ophthalmology at the University of Southern California. His work focuses on retinal regeneration , neural stimulation , and vision restoration through advanced technologies like ultrasound neurostimulation and stem cell therapies . Recent research highlights include: Using ultrasound arrays for high-resolution retinal stimulation Developing stem cell-derived retinal grafts to repair degenerative damage Exploring electrical stimulation to enhance photoreceptor survival Investigating epigenetic changes in degenerating retinas His publications span biomedical engineering , neuroscience , and ophthalmic research , addressing challenges in retinal transplantation, functional recovery, and noninvasive neuromodulation.

Steven P. Armesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Polymer Chemistry
• Colloid Chemistry
• RAFT Polymerization
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Steven P. Armes is the Firth Professor of Chemistry and Professor of Polymer and Colloid Chemistry at the University of Sheffield. He serves as Director of the Sheffield Polymer Centre and board member of spin-out company Farapack Polymers. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Bristol (1987) and has held positions at Sussex University and Los Alamos National Laboratory. His research focuses on polymerization-induced self-assembly (PISA), water-soluble polymers, block copolymer nano-objects, and stimuli-responsive colloids. Key areas include RAFT polymerization, nanocomposite particle design, and Pickering emulsifiers for industrial applications. Recent publications demonstrate advances in degradable polymer vesicles, neural network-guided self-assembly, and green photopolymerization techniques. Interdisciplinary work spans nanomaterials, biomedicine, and environmental applications. Significant scientific awards include: Fellow of the Royal Society (2014) DSM Materials Science Award (2016) RSC Macro Group Medal (2018) Sir Eric Rideal Lectureship (2021) He leads the Polymer Centre research group and advises on industrial collaborations with companies like Farapack Polymers.

• Tissue Engineering
• Biomechanics
• Biomedical Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Carlo Alberto Paggi is a researcher at the University of Twente, specializing in Developmental BioEngineering . His work focuses on creating advanced microphysiological systems such as cartilage-on-chip and joint-on-chip platforms to study tissue regeneration and disease mechanisms. Key Research Areas: Cartilage biology, biomechanical stimulation, hydrogel-based microsystems, and synovial joint modeling. Recent Publications: Paggi has contributed to significant advancements in tissue engineering, including methods for high-density capillary network formation and dynamic mechanical stimulation of chondrocytes. Collaborations: He collaborates with experts in biomedical engineering and rheumatology, including Prof. Ali Mobasheri, Prof. Jeroen Leijten, and Prof. Marcel Karperien. Activities: Paggi has presented his work at various international conferences and symposia, emphasizing the integration of mechanical cues in tissue regeneration. The articles listed below highlight his innovative approaches to biomedical engineering , particularly in modeling complex joint systems and vascularized tissues using organ-on-chip technologies.

Marc Spehrمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neurophysiology
• Reproductive Physiology

Professor Marc Spehr is a principal investigator at the Department of Chemosensorics, Institute for Biology II, RWTH Aachen University. His research focuses on neurophysiology and reproductive physiology, particularly the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying chemosensory signal transduction in the vomeronasal and olfactory systems. Using advanced methods such as electrophysiology, life-cell imaging, histology, and confocal microscopy, Spehr's work explores sensory adaptation, ion channel function, and chemical communication. His recent publications highlight studies on vomeronasal pumping, temperature-sensitive ion channels in human sperm, and neural coding of olfactory stimuli. Spehr's research spans interdisciplinary domains including neuroscience, reproductive biology, and biophysics. Key themes in his work include the role of TRPV4 in sperm thermosensitivity, HCN channels in vomeronasal signaling, and the evolutionary conservation of transmembrane proteins like TMEM16.