جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Gary Pielakمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Protein Biophysics
• In-Cell NMR Spectroscopy
• Macromolecular Crowding
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gary Pielak is a Kenan Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Biophysics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with a joint appointment in the School of Medicine. His research focuses on high-resolution protein NMR studies in living cells and the biophysics of tardigrade desiccation-tolerance proteins, bridging structural biology and molecular biophysics. Education: BS in Chemistry from Bradley University (1977), PhD in Biochemistry from Washington State University (1983), Postdoc at the University of British Columbia (1983-1986), Postdoc at Oxford University (1986-1988). Research Interests center on understanding protein structure, stability, and function in physiologically relevant environments. Key areas include: In-Cell NMR: Quantifying protein behavior in living cells using advanced NMR techniques. Macromolecular Crowding: Studying synthetic polymers and proteins as crowding agents to mimic cellular environments. Tardigrade Biology: Exploring desiccation-tolerance mechanisms in intrinsically disordered proteins from water bears. Recent Publications highlight interdisciplinary trends, combining AI-driven stability prediction, solid-state NMR for dry protein analysis, and molecular glass/gel applications for preservation. His Scientific Awards include: NIH Pioneer Award DuPont and Morrow Young Faculty Awards Multiple UNC Mentorship Awards Mentorship is a cornerstone, with a focus on training graduate students and advancing NMR methodologies. His group employs Research Methods : 19F, 1H, 15N, and 13C NMR Circular Dichroism and Calorimetry Protein Expression in E. coli

Naresh N. Thadhaniمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• High-strain-rate mechanical properties
• Shock-compression
• Shock-induced chemical reactions
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Naresh N. Thadhani is a Professor and Chair of Materials Science and Engineering at Georgia Tech, with an adjunct role in the Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering. His research focuses on shock-induced material changes, high-strain-rate mechanics, and dynamic compaction of powders. He leads a lab equipped with advanced facilities like gas guns and laser-accelerated systems for studying impacts up to 1200 m/s. Education: Ph.D., New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (1984); M.S., South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (1981); B.E., University of Rajasthan, India (1980). Research interests include shock compression of metals/ceramics, phase transformations in metallic glasses, and structural energetic materials. His work combines experimental diagnostics (e.g., VISAR, photonic Doppler velocimetry) with computational modeling (CTH/ALE3D codes). Key awards: APS Fellow (2007), ASM International Fellow (2000). Editorial roles include Associate Editor of Shock Waves and Key Reader for Metallurgical and Materials Transactions . Lab & Group: A team of 1 postdoctoral fellow, 11 PhD students, and 3 undergraduates. Over 30 graduates to date. Active in advisory roles for national/international conferences and industrial consultancies. Future work emphasizes nanocomposite magnets and meso-scale modeling of heterogeneous materials under shock.

Judy Hartمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Renewable Energy Materials
• Photocatalysis
• Solar Cells
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Judy Hart is a materials scientist at the School of Materials Science & Engineering, UNSW Sydney , specializing in the development of semiconducting materials for renewable energy applications. Her work integrates computational (DFT) and experimental approaches to understand composition-property relationships in systems like solid solutions , heterostructures , and doped materials for photocatalysis and solar cells . She leads projects funded by ARC Discovery and Linkage grants , including work on photo-electro-catalysis systems and stabilizing ceramic materials . Education: PhD in Materials Engineering (Monash University, 2007), BEng (Materials) (Monash, 2002) Professional Experience: Senior Lecturer (UNSW, 2017–), Lecturer (UNSW, 2013–2017), University of Bristol (2007–2012) Research Interests Her research focuses on designing materials for renewable energy , particularly photoelectrochemical water splitting and organic oxidation reactions . Key areas include Density Functional Theory (DFT) , defect engineering , band gap tuning , and nanostructured materials . She investigates ferroelectric polarization effects , metal oxide heterostructures , and stability of battery components , with applications in hydrogen production , CO2 conversion , and advanced battery materials . Scientific Awards Ramsay Memorial Fellowship (University of Bristol, 2007–2009) Teaching Contributions She is co-author of the 1st Australian & New Zealand edition of "Materials Science and Engineering: An Introduction" , and teaches courses on computational materials science , corrosion-resistant surfaces , mechanical behavior of metals , and materials design .

Francisco Castroمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Mechanical characterization of polymers
• Thermo-mechanical behavior of shape memory polymers
• Constitutive model implementation of shape memory polymers

Francisco Castro is an Instructor in the CMU/CU Boulder Mechanical Engineering Partnership Program at Colorado Mesa University. He earned his PhD from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2009. PhD: University of Colorado at Boulder (2009) MS: University of Colorado at Denver (2003) BS: Pontifical Catholic University of Peru (1997) His research focuses on the mechanical characterization of polymers, particularly the thermo-mechanical behavior and constitutive modeling of shape memory polymers (SMPs). He investigates temperature-dependent material recovery, thermal rate effects on amorphous SMPs, and develops computational models for viscoelastic behavior and stress relaxation. Francisco's recent publications highlight his expertise in thermomechanical testing, uniaxial compression experiments, and finite deformation analysis of SMPs. These works emphasize polymer science, materials engineering, and thermal-mechanical interactions. Mechanical Engineering Outstanding PhD Dissertation (2009) He collaborates on projects involving constitutive modeling, experimental design, and polymer mechanics, contributing to advancements in shape memory polymer applications.

Guruswami (Ravi) Ravichandranمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Deformation and failure of materials
• Dynamic behavior
• Wave propagation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Guruswami (Ravi) Ravichandran is the John E. Goode, Jr., Professor of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). He has held roles including Director of the Graduate Aerospace Laboratories (2009–2015), Division Chair of Engineering and Applied Science (2015–2021), and currently serves as the Booth Leadership Chair (2015–2021). His academic journey includes a B.E. from the University of Madras (1981), followed by advanced degrees from Brown University (Sc.M. in Solid Mechanics, Applied Mathematics, and Ph.D. in 1987). He joined Caltech as an Assistant Professor in 1990, advancing through ranks to his current endowed chair. Ravichandran’s research focuses on deformation mechanisms, dynamic material behavior, wave propagation, and biomaterials. His work bridges micro/nano-scale mechanics with macroscopic material responses, including studies on composites, active materials, and cellular systems. Recent breakthroughs include insights into cell mechanics through mechanical topology and shock compression dynamics in advanced materials. Key achievements include the 2023 ASME Timoshenko Medal, 2024 Brown Engineering Alumni Medal, and election to India’s National Academy of Engineering and Academia Europaea. His experimental methodologies, such as 3D velocity measurements via stereo imaging, advance diagnostics in high-strain-rate mechanics. Ravichandran has pioneered shock compression studies in metallic alloys and polymeric lattices, contributing to energy absorption and failure prediction in aerospace systems. Leadership roles include steering interdivisional research at Caltech’s Graduate Aerospace Laboratories and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations. His work has implications for next-gen materials in aerospace, biomedical engineering, and geomechanics.

• Soft Condensed Matter Physics
• Rheology
• Flow Instabilities
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Suzanne Fielding is a faculty member at the Department of Physics, Durham University. She holds a Professor academic rank and has been actively contributing to the field of soft condensed matter physics since 2009. Her research focuses on flow instabilities, shear banding, viscoelastic turbulence, soft glassy rheology, and biologically active suspensions. Education: BSc in Physics, University of Oxford (1997) PhD in Physics, University of Edinburgh (2000) Her research explores how complex fluids and soft solids deform and fail under stress, with particular emphasis on shear banding phenomena, flow-induced phase transitions, and mechanical properties of biological tissues. Recent work investigates delayed material failure, recoverable strain mechanisms, and nonmonotonic stress relaxation patterns. Key trends in her 15 most recent publications (2025–2022) include: shear banding across amorphous materials and granular flows; mechanical cloaking in auxetic systems; rheological behavior of biological tissues; and theoretical models of friction aging. These studies span journals like Physical Review and Soft Matter , often combining computational simulations with analytical physics. Scientific Awards: Arthur B. Metzner Award, Society of Rheology Her funding history includes prestigious fellowships: EPSRC Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (2003–2006), EPSRC Advanced Research Fellowship (2007–2012), and ERC Starting/Consolidating Grant (2012–2017). She has supervised PhD student Sam Walker and collaborates extensively with researchers in soft matter physics and rheology.

• Materials Science
• Solid-State Physics
• X-ray Diffraction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Paul Evans is a Professor in the Department of Materials Science & Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, College of Engineering. His research focuses on nanoscale materials synthesis, ultrafast dynamics, and advanced X-ray characterization techniques. PhD, Harvard University (2000) MS, Harvard University (1996) BS, Cornell University (1994) Evans investigates solid-phase epitaxy of complex oxides, strain imaging in acoustic devices, and optically driven phase transitions. His work combines experimental and computational approaches, including deep learning for diffraction data analysis. His recent publications highlight breakthroughs in nanoscale crystallization, ultrafast magnetization dynamics, and hybrid magnon-phonon systems. Awards include the Bascom Professorship and Vilas Mid-Career Award. Surface Science and Technology Bascom Professorship (2022) Vilas Associate Award (2019) Polygon Engineering Outstanding Instructor Award (2006) Evans teaches courses in materials structure, advanced X-ray methods, and thesis research. His lab enables scalable synthesis of perovskites and defect-minimized oxide heterostructures.

Kumar Sridharanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Materials Science
• Metallurgy
• Nuclear Reactor Materials
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Kumar Sridharan is the Grainger Professor and Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison , with appointments in the Departments of Nuclear Engineering & Engineering Physics and Materials Science & Engineering. His research spans materials science, metallurgy, and nuclear engineering, focusing on nuclear reactor materials, irradiation effects, corrosion, surface modification, and advanced manufacturing technologies. Research interests include: Nuclear reactor materials development Irradiation effects and corrosion of materials Surface engineering and coatings Machine learning applications for materials analysis High-temperature materials behavior Key awards: Bollinger Award for Vision and Leadership Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research Mentoring Undergraduates Award Fellowships in American Nuclear Society and other institutions

Patrick Cordierمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nanomechanical Testing
• Plastic Deformation of Minerals
• High-Pressure Deformation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Patrick Cordier is a Distinguished Professor of Physics at the University of Lille, France, and a Senior Member of Institut Universitaire de France. He has held academic positions since 1989, including leadership roles at UMET Institute and significant contributions to mineral physics and materials science. Education: Habilitation (1995), PhD (1989), and M.S. (1985) in Materials Science from University of Lille. His research focuses on nanomechanical testing of minerals, plastic deformation mechanisms under high pressure, and multiscale numerical modeling of material behavior. He pioneered TEM-based defect characterization and developed physics-based models for mantle rheology. Recent publications highlight stress-induced amorphization, pure climb creep mechanisms, and TEM-based dislocation analysis, spanning materials science, geophysics, and solid-state physics with applications to Earth's mantle dynamics. Scientific Awards: Dana Medal (2016), ERC Advanced Grants (2011, 2018), Fellowships (American Geophysical Union, Mineralogical Society of America), and French academic honors. Cordier supervised 18 completed PhDs, 3 ongoing, and 8 habilitations. He served as Chief Editor of European Journal of Mineralogy and led major research groups and infrastructure projects at University of Lille.

Robert Lehenyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Disordered Materials
• Soft Matter Physics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Robert Leheny is a **Professor and Henry A. Rowland Chair of Physics and Astronomy** at Johns Hopkins University, affiliated with the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences. He earned his PhD from the University of Chicago and focuses on experimental condensed matter physics, with emphasis on disordered and soft materials. His research explores how disorder and non-equilibrium conditions influence material properties, particularly in colloidal gels, liquid crystals, and glass-forming systems. His work integrates advanced techniques like X-ray photon correlation spectroscopy (XPCS) and rheology to study microscopic dynamics and macroscopic behavior. Key themes include structural memory in soft glasses, yielding transitions in amorphous materials, and topological defects in liquid crystals. Recent studies investigate interfacial remodeling by bacteria and nanostructure dynamics in responsive materials. Leheny has published extensively on rheological memory effects, colloidal gelation, and active nematic systems. His research bridges fundamental physics with engineering applications, such as designing tunable liquid crystal architectures. Despite no explicitly listed awards, his contributions are reflected in high-impact publications and leadership in experimental condensed matter physics.

Joseph Robsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Physical Metallurgy
• Alloys for Extreme Environments
• Microstructural Modeling
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Prof. Joseph Robson holds the RAEng-DSTL Chair in Alloys for Extreme Environments and is a Professor of Physical Metallurgy at the University of Manchester. His research focuses on microstructural evolution in industrial alloys, particularly aluminum, magnesium, and zirconium, using advanced modeling techniques like Calphad-based thermodynamic and kinetic models. He leads the Light Alloy Processing group and collaborates with institutions like the Henry Royce Institute. Key projects include optimizing microstructures for aerospace, automotive, and nuclear applications through processes like friction stir welding and thermomechanical treatment. Education: BSc in Natural Sciences (Cambridge, 1993), PhD in Metallurgy (Cambridge, 1996). Professional memberships include the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (Fellow, Light Metals Division board member). Research interests span dynamic precipitation behavior, irradiation effects on zirconium alloys, and magnesium alloy strengthening. He has pioneered studies on discontinuous precipitation and its impact on material properties. Awards include the Hume Rothery Award (2015), Grunfeld Medal (2011), and Champion H. Matthewson Award (2017). Advising and grants: Leads major projects like LightForm (EPSRC) and NEWAM (innovative manufacturing). His work addresses challenges in alloy design for extreme environments, with a focus on sustainable materials and advanced processing techniques. Labs/Teams: Active in the Materials Performance Centre and collaborates with industry partners such as Magnesium Elektron and Westinghouse on nuclear materials research.

Leonid V. Zhigileiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Multiscale Modeling
• Nanomaterials
• Surface Processes
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Leonid V. Zhigilei is a Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Virginia's School of Engineering and Applied Science. He serves as an academic advisor for MSE and is involved in Virginia Engineering Online Program. His research focuses on multiscale modeling of materials behavior, nanomaterials, laser-materials interactions, and surface science. He holds a B.S. from St. Petersburg State Technical University (1987), a Ph.D. from St. Petersburg State University and Tomsk State University (1991), and completed a postdoc at Penn State University (1995-2000). Research interests include computational materials science, catalysis, and nanomanufacturing. His work combines atomistic simulations with experimental insights to explore phenomena like phase explosions, nanoparticle formation, and thermal transport in advanced materials. Key grants include NSF-funded studies on laser-induced phase transitions and nanoparticle processing. Awards: Humboldt Research Award (2021), Fojtik-Henglein Prize (2021), NSF CAREER Award (2004) Courses Taught: MSE 3050, MSE 4592/6270, MSE 6020 Labs/Teams: Computational Materials Group Recent publications (2021–2025) investigate laser-driven material transformations, thermal conductivity in carbon nanotubes, and nanofiber mechanics. His work bridges computational modeling with practical applications in energy-efficient nanoparticle synthesis and advanced manufacturing.

Sam Bakhtiariمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Materials Science
• Metallurgy
• Corrosion Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sam Bakhtiari is a Research Fellow at Curtin University's Curtin Corrosion Centre, affiliated with the WASM: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering School under the Faculty of Science and Engineering. His research focuses on materials science, metallurgy, and corrosion engineering, with particular emphasis on NiTi-based shape memory alloys, phase transformations, and corrosion mechanisms. He applies data science techniques, such as machine learning models, to study materials degradation and stress corrosion cracking. Dr. Bakhtiari's work bridges experimental and computational approaches, exploring topics like amorphization in nanocomposites, deformation-induced martensite stabilization, and additive manufacturing of metals. He collaborates on projects involving superalloys and metallic glasses, emphasizing their mechanical properties and structural integrity. His contributions span journals like Shape Memory and Superelasticity , Acta Materialia , and Journal of the Electrochemical Society . Key research trends in his publications include: Phase behavior and defect engineering in NiTi alloys. Predictive modeling of corrosion processes using XGBoost and electrochemical data. Design of functionally graded materials for tailored mechanical responses. No scientific awards are listed. His affiliations include the Curtin Corrosion Centre, and he maintains an ORCID profile (https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8808-8427). Experimental and computational datasets underpin his work, with a focus on materials innovation for engineering applications.

Jodie Bradbyمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Materials Physics
• High-Pressure Physics
• Nanoindentation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof Jodie Bradby is a Research Fellow in the Department of Materials Physics at The Australian National University. She holds a B. Appl. Sci and PhD in Physics. Her research focuses on high-pressure materials science, particularly phase transformations in silicon, carbon allotropes, and nanocrystalline materials under extreme conditions. Key areas include nanoindentation-induced phase changes, laser synthesis of novel phases, and structural analysis of materials like glassy carbon and diamond. Her work involves advanced techniques such as diamond anvil cells, transmission electron microscopy, and in-situ spectroscopy. Notable projects include synthesizing bc8-Si phases, exploring microtwinned diamond formation from glassy carbon, and studying pressure-induced polymorphs in silicon. Over 138 publications and 29 research projects highlight her contributions to understanding material behavior under compression, temperature extremes, and laser processing. Current projects focus on pressure-induced phase transitions, novel carbon phases, and functional nanomaterials. She collaborates widely, leveraging facilities like the Multiple Ion Beam Facility for microscopy and nanofabrication.

• Materials Science
• Physics
• Optics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sofia Magkiriadou is a Senior Researcher in the Department of Physics at the University of Fribourg, affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Medicine. Her research focuses on advanced materials science, particularly in the development of structurally colored materials, photonic crystals, and active matter systems. She explores phenomena such as light transport in disordered systems, chiral fluid dynamics, and colloidal self-assembly, with applications in nanotechnology and biomimetic design. Her work spans disciplines including condensed matter physics, optics, and materials engineering. Recent studies investigate structural color in bioinspired materials, bandgap engineering in hyperuniform dielectrics, and the dynamics of chiral crystals. She also examines odd viscosity and flow instabilities in active fluids, contributing to our understanding of non-equilibrium systems. Publications highlight her contributions to colloidal templating techniques, manufacturing scalable structural color materials, and analyzing light scattering in amorphous photonic materials. Her research bridges fundamental physics with applied materials science, addressing challenges in both academic and industrial contexts.