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Leland Nordinمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Semiconductor Materials
• Optoelectronics
• Photonics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Leland Nordin is an Assistant Professor at the University of Central Florida (UCF), with a joint appointment between the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and the College of Optics and Photonics (CREOL). He holds a BSc in Physics with honors from Grinnell College, followed by MSc and PhD degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin. His postdoctoral research was conducted at Stanford University’s Geballe Lab for Advanced Materials. Dr. Nordin’s research focuses on semiconductor materials and devices, particularly in nanostructuring techniques to enhance light-matter interactions. His lab specializes in ultra-wide band gap materials (e.g., III-Nitrides) for UVC lasers, LEDs, and detectors, as well as III-V semiconductor-based nanophotonic and heteroepitaxial devices. Key areas include mid-infrared optoelectronics, epitaxial growth, and high-performance photodetectors. He has received notable awards such as the 2025 Air Force Office of Scientific Research YIP Award, the 2024 Army Research Office ECP Award, and the 2022 Ben Streetman Prize. His lab advises graduate students in Optics and Physics PhD programs and has produced impactful work in semiconductor plasmonics and mid-infrared photonics.

Axel Schülzgenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Fiber Lasers
• Fiber Optic Sensing
• Optical Communications
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Axel Schülzgen is a Professor of Optics at CREOL, The College of Optics and Photonics, University of Central Florida. He also holds an Adjunct Research Professor position at the University of Arizona's College of Optical Sciences. His research focuses on fiber fabrication, nano-structured fibers, nonlinear materials, and applications in fiber lasers, sensing, and communications. He earned a PhD in Physics from Humboldt-University of Berlin, Germany. His expertise spans optical fiber devices, components, and structures, with a strong emphasis on advancing high-power laser delivery and sensing technologies. Research Interests: - Development of hollow-core fibers for low-loss light transmission - Anti-resonant fiber designs for multi-mode guidance - Nonlinear optical materials for fiber lasers - Applications in fiber optic sensing and medical imaging - Disordered media imaging using optical fibers Awards & Honors: OSA Fellow (Optical Society of America) SPIE Fellow (International Society for Optics and Photonics) 2021 Excellence in Graduate Teaching Award 2015 CREOL Excellence in Research Award Advising & Labs: - Current advisees: Ameen Alhalemi, Caleb Dobias, Md Abu Sufian - Notable alumni: Xiaowen Hu (2022), Stefan Gausmann (2021), and Jian Zhao (2019) - Research Group: Focuses on fiber fabrication technology, nanotechnology in fibers, and photonics applications

• Plasma Physics
• Laser-Plasma Acceleration
• Nanomaterials in Accelerators
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Aakash Sahai is an Assistant Research Professor in the CEDC-Electrical Engineering department at the University of Colorado Denver - Denver Campus. His research focuses on advancing plasma physics, laser-plasma interactions, and nanoplasmonic technologies for high-energy particle acceleration. He is actively involved in designing novel accelerator concepts, such as nanostructure-based plasmonic accelerators capable of achieving extreme electric fields (PetaVolts/meter). His work bridges theoretical, computational, and experimental approaches to address challenges in high-gradient acceleration, plasma wakefields, and extreme nanoscience. Key research interests include laser-driven plasma acceleration, plasmonic field enhancement in nanostructures, and applications of particle beams in medical and high-energy physics. He collaborates on projects like the EuPRAXIA design study, aiming to develop compact, cost-efficient particle sources. His contributions span experimental setups, computational modeling, and innovative methodologies for radio transmission through plasmas and particle beam processing. Notable achievements include pioneering studies on relativistic surface plasmons, PetaVolt plasmonics, and optimizing laser-plasma interactions for proton/ion acceleration. His research has implications for next-generation accelerators, compact X-ray sources, and advanced plasma diagnostics. Sahai’s interdisciplinary approach integrates electrical engineering, material science, and high-energy physics to push the boundaries of accelerator technology. Advising and grants: No formal advisees or grant details listed. His work is supported by collaborations and institutional resources, including participation in national and international initiatives like Snowmass workshops. Labs/Teams: Active contributor to the EuPRAXIA consortium and affiliated with plasma physics and accelerator research groups at University of Colorado Denver.

• Multiphase Flows
• Fluid-Structure Interaction
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yan Delaure is Associate Professor of Fluid Mechanics at Dublin City University's School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering and Deputy Director of the DCU Water Institute. His research focuses on multiphase flows, environmental hydraulics, and computational fluid dynamics applications in wastewater treatment and marine systems. Research includes microbubble dynamics for aeration, fluid-structure interactions in deformable systems, and biomimetic antifouling solutions. Recent publications explore advanced simulation methods for turbulent flows and additive manufacturing process optimization.

Kalaichelvi Saravanamuttuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Photonics
• Optoelectronics
• Smart Materials & Devices
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kalaichelvi Saravanamuttu is an Associate Dean in the Faculty of Science and a Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at McMaster University. Her research focuses on optochemical self-organization in soft materials, nonlinear optics, and photonics, with applications in light capture, waveguide architectures, and all-optical computing. She holds a PhD in Chemistry from McGill University (2001) and conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Oxford (2001-2003). Her work combines polymer chemistry, photochemistry, and optical physics to develop functional materials like photoresponsive hydrogels and waveguide-encoded lattices. Key research themes include light-induced structural changes in soft matter, dynamic optical systems, and bio-inspired optical devices. Teaching includes courses on equity in science (SCIENCE 2AR3/4AR6) and advanced materials (CHEM 4W03). She has received funding from NSERC, the Canadian Foundation for Innovation, and the US Army Research Office. Her research group collaborates widely, with recent studies exploring electroactive hydrogels and switchable self-trapped light beams.

Joshua Bardمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Robotic Fabrication
• Architectural Design
• Human-Machine Collaboration
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Joshua D. Bard is an Associate Professor and Associate Head for Design Research at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Architecture. His work bridges traditional craft and cutting-edge robotics, focusing on human-machine collaboration in construction domains. He leads Archolab, an award-winning research group exploring digital fabrication methods like 'Morphfaux' (robotic plaster techniques) and 'Spring Back' (parametric steam bending). Education: M.Arch (Distinction) from University of Michigan; B.A. in Literature & Philosophy from Wheaton College. Professional affiliations include the Manufacturing Futures Institute and rob|arch. Research emphasizes reviving historical crafts through digital tools, such as augmented reality interfaces for architectural education and thermal-tuned concrete panels via robotic processes. His teaching includes generative modeling and architectural robotics labs. Awards: Architect Magazine R+D Award, Canadian Wood Council Merit Award Key Projects: Plaster ReCast AR app, Thermally Informed Robotic Concrete Panels Collaborators: Dana Cupkova, Garth Zeglin, Steven Mankouche Current courses include 62-225 Generative Modeling and 48-555 Introduction to Architectural Robotics. His work is featured in venues like the Carnegie Museum of Art and academic journals like International Journal of Architectural Computing .

Véronique Michaudمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Polymer Composite Processing
• Adaptive Composites
• Material Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Véronique Michaud is an Associate Professor at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the Laboratory for Processing of Advanced Composites (LPAC) within the School of Engineering (STI). Her research focuses on polymer composite processing, adaptive composites (e.g., shape memory alloys, self-healing mechanisms), and material science. She also contributes to teaching in Materials Science and Engineering, including courses like 'Materials: From Chemistry to Properties' and 'Composite Materials Processing.' Her academic roles include Associate Professorships in SMX, EDMX, and EDAM teaching units, and she serves as a PhD program committee member for the Doctoral Program in Advanced Manufacturing. She has advised numerous PhD students, including Michele Bonacina, Pierre-Alexandre Boschert, and Jean-Baptiste Desbrest, among others. Research highlights include sustainable composite material development, defect mitigation in composites, and advanced manufacturing techniques. Her work often addresses challenges in aerospace and renewable energy applications, emphasizing sustainability and material innovation.

Diann Breiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Design
• Smart Materials and Structures
• Sensor and Actuator Design
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Diann Brei is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan's College of Engineering. She serves as Chair of the Integrative Systems + Design division since 2018. Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Arizona State University (1993) B.S.E., Computer Systems Engineering, Arizona State University (1988) Her research focuses on Design , Smart Materials and Structures , and Mechatronics , with specific interests in: Sensor and actuator design Structural dynamics Vibration and noise control Smart mechanisms Mobility Automotive & Transportation Dr. Brei has received numerous scientific awards, including: ASME Machine Design Award (2022) SSM Lifetime Achievement Award (2019) ASME Adaptive Structures & Materials Award (2018) Rackham Master’s Mentoring Award (2018) ASME Dedicated Service Award (2011) National Multiple Sclerosis Society Da Vinci Award (2003)

Christoph Müllerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Energy Science and Engineering
• Heterogeneous Catalysis
• CO₂ Capture and Conversion
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christoph Müller is a Full Professor of Energy Science and Engineering at ETH Zürich's Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering. He leads the Laboratory of Energy Science and Engineering, focusing on sustainable energy generation, heterogeneous catalysis, and granular systems. His research integrates experimental methods like Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Discrete Element Modelling (DEM) with mathematical modeling to address industrial energy challenges. Education: Dipl.-Ing. from Technical University of Munich (2004), PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Cambridge (2008). Notable awards include the Danckwerts-Pergamon Prize (2009) and DAAD Scholarship (2005). He teaches courses such as Thermodynamics I and Thermo- and Fluid Dynamics. Research interests span CO₂ capture via chemical looping, catalytic hydrogenation, and granular flow dynamics. Recent work explores catalyst design for propane dehydrogenation, MXene-based ammonia synthesis, and MgO-based CO₂ sorbents. His lab employs advanced techniques like operando X-ray absorption spectroscopy to study catalyst behavior under reaction conditions. Key achievements include developing stable PtGa propane dehydrogenation catalysts and advancing understanding of Na₂CO₃-promoted CO₂ sorbents. His work on fluidized bed hydrodynamics via MRI contributes to reactor design optimization. Müller's interdisciplinary approach bridges fundamental science and industrial application, addressing global energy sustainability challenges.

Andrea Frangiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Structural Timber Engineering
• Hybrid Structures
• Fire Safety Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Andrea Frangi is affiliated with the Institute of Structural Engineering at ETH Zurich, where he leads research and teaching in Structural Timber Engineering , Hybrid Structures , and Fire Safety Engineering . Education: Dipl. in Civil Engineering (ETH Zurich, 1995), Ph.D. in Technical Science (ETH Zurich, 2001). His research interests focus on timber structures, hybrid systems, and fire safety. Recent work explores rate-dependent connections, adhesive bonding in timber-mortar composites, and fire resistance of cross-laminated timber. Notable publication trends include: Advancements in strip-reinforced timber beams and epoxy hybrid-adhesives . Fire safety studies on charring rates , compartment fires , and progressive collapse in timber structures. Material testing under cyclic loading , high-speed loads , and moisture exposure . He teaches courses such as Timber Structures I/III , Fire Science , and Structural Fire Design , and collaborates with organizations like Eurocode 5 committees and the International Association for Fire Safety Science.

Wesley McGeeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Robotics
• Digital Fabrication
• Material Computation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Wesley McGee serves as Associate Professor of Architecture and Director of the Fabrication and Robotics Lab (FABLab) at the University of Michigan Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning. He co-founded Matter Design, a studio pioneering innovative applications of advanced manufacturing in architectural production across global contexts including the US, Europe, Middle East, and Australia. Education Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Tech Master of Industrial Design, Georgia Tech McGee's research critically interrogates material production methods in architecture through robotics and digital fabrication, developing novel connections between design, engineering, and manufacturing processes. His work explores spatial-laminated timber systems, geometrically adaptive robotic workflows, and real-time fabrication-aware form finding to create material-efficient architectural solutions. His publications trend toward integrating computational design with physical construction, emphasizing topological optimization, adaptive robotic motion planning, and additive manufacturing techniques that reduce material usage by up to 46% compared to conventional systems. Scientific Awards Architectural League Prize for Young Architects & Designers Design Biennial Boston Award ACADIA Award for Innovative Research Architect Magazine R+D Award (multiple) McGee leads NSF Regional Innovation Engines semifinalist projects including Next-Generation Factory-Built Housing and secures University of Michigan grants for climate action initiatives. His Matter Design studio collaborates with architects, engineers, and artists on exhibitions like Climate Futures and SPLAM, advancing equitable city-making through material innovation. As FABLab Director, he operates a cutting-edge robotics facility where industrial tools are reconfigured for architectural production, mentoring students in courses like ARCH 581 (Advanced Robotics) and ARCH 702 (Robotic Engagement) while pushing boundaries in mass timber and glass fabrication.

René A.J. Janssenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Molecular Materials
• Nanosystems
• Organic and Polymer Solar Cells
• +۴ مورد دیگر

René A.J. Janssen is a Full Professor and University Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), leading the interdisciplinary Molecular Materials and Nanosystems group. His roles span departments in Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Applied Physics, and affiliations with ICMS Core, EIRES Research, and Macromolecular and Organic Chemistry. He holds a MSc (1983) and PhD (1987) from TU/e, with postdoctoral research at UC Santa Barbara. His research focuses on functional molecular materials for solar energy applications, including organic/polymer solar cells, solar-to-fuel systems, and nanoscale material interactions. Education: MSc Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, TU/e (1983, cum laude) PhD in Physical Organic Chemistry, TU/e (1987) Research Interests: Development of materials with tailored physical properties for photovoltaics, electrochemical cells, and nanoscale systems. Key areas include polymer solar cell efficiency improvements, multi-junction solar devices, and organic semiconductors for artificial photosynthesis. Grants & Awards: ERC Advanced Grant (2023) NWO Spinoza Prize (2015) NWO Gravitation Program (€26.9M, 2012) René Descartes Prize (2000) Advising & Labs: Leads the Molecular Materials and Nanosystems group, collaborating globally on perovskite solar cells and electrocatalysts. Supervises interdisciplinary projects, including the 'Light Management for Perovskite-Silicon Tandem PV' initiative (2021–2024).

Ambarish Kulkarniمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Multi-scale molecular modeling
• Data science for materials discovery
• Catalysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ambarish Kulkarni is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of California, Davis. His research focuses on multi-scale molecular modeling, data science for materials discovery, catalysis, and separations. He combines quantum chemistry methods (e.g., wave function theory, density functional theory) with classical simulations and machine learning to design novel materials for applications in catalysis, energy storage, and environmental remediation. Specific areas of interest include methane activation, CO 2 capture, and heterogeneous electrocatalysis. His work bridges theory and experiment, collaborating with experimental groups to validate computational findings. Notable projects include: Developing catalysts with atomically dispersed metals for enhanced reactivity Designing zeolite materials for selective chemical transformations Creating machine learning workflows to accelerate material discovery Recent research highlights the role of water in CO 2 adsorption mechanisms, the dynamic behavior of confined nanoparticles, and redox-cycling phenomena in zeolite-embedded catalysts. His computational tools like the Multiscale Atomic Zeolite Simulation Environment (MAZE) enable detailed analysis of complex material behaviors. No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided information. His advising activities and grants are not detailed in the current data, but his extensive publication record indicates active research collaboration and funding support.

David N. Langelaanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Structural Biology
• Protein-Protein Interactions
• Cellular Signaling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

David N. Langelaan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Dalhousie University, within the Faculty of Medicine. He holds a PhD from Dalhousie University and has been a department member since 2016. His research focuses on structural biology, protein-protein interactions, cellular signaling, and protein engineering. Key projects include hydrophobin characterization and engineering, studying MITF's role in melanoma and development, and analyzing rhodoquinone biosynthesis in anaerobic environments. Education: PhD, Dalhousie University. Research Themes: Structural biology, protein assemblies, microbial biochemistry, cancer biology. His lab employs techniques like NMR spectroscopy, X-ray crystallography, and isothermal titration calorimetry. Current lab members include graduate students (Raymond He, Trilok Neupane) and honours students (Alex Bouchard, Janani Venkat). Funding is provided by agencies such as NSERC, CFI, and the Dalhousie Medical Research Foundation. Publications highlight contributions to antimicrobial mechanisms, transcription factor signaling, and hydrophobin self-assembly. Recent work examines MITF coactivator interactions and rhodoquinone biosynthesis pathways in bacteria.

• Organic Synthesis
• Free Radical Chemistry
• Medicinal Chemistry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Kathryn Fairfull-Smith is a Professor in the School of Chemistry & Physics at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). Her research focuses on organic synthesis for applications in materials science and medicinal chemistry, with a particular emphasis on developing strategies to combat bacterial biofilms through nitroxide-functionalized compounds and surface coatings. She leads projects funded by grants such as the QLD-Bavaria collaborative seed grant (2024) and an ARC Linkage Grant (2024). Her work spans organic radical batteries, profluorescent sensors, and antimicrobial hybrids, addressing challenges in biomedical and environmental materials. Education: PhD from Griffith University. Professional memberships include MRACI CChem and MRSC. Awards include the QUT Vice-Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Research (2017) and an ARC Future Fellowship (2014). She actively supervises postgraduate students in topics like nitroxide therapeutics and polymer materials. Her research group is part of the Centre for Materials Science at QUT. Research Grants: QLD-Bavaria collaborative seed grant (2024), ARC Linkage Grant (2024), DP210101317 (2021), FT140100746 (2015) Key Projects: Biofilm eradication via nitroxide-antimicrobial hybrids, light-triggered surface coatings, and polymer degradation monitoring Publications include over 30 peer-reviewed articles in journals such as Advanced Materials Technologies and Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy . Her work bridges fundamental chemistry with real-world applications in healthcare and sustainability.