جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Natasa Skalko-Basnetمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Advanced drug delivery systems
• Lipid-based delivery systems
• Hydrogels
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Natasa Skalko-Basnet is a Professor and Head of the Drug Transport and Delivery Research Group at the Department of Pharmacy, UiT The Arctic University of Norway. She specializes in advanced drug delivery systems, lipid-based formulations, and nanomedicine for localized therapies targeting infections and biofilms. Her work spans vaginal drug delivery, antimicrobial resistance solutions, and controlled release systems. Education: B. Pharm (1986), Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, University of Zagreb M.Sc. (1990), University of Zagreb PhD (1995), University of London University Habilitation (1999), University of Zagreb Research Interests: Development of liposomal hydrogels and nanocarriers for targeted antimicrobial therapy Biofilm disruption mechanisms and drug delivery strategies Optimization of vaginal and topical formulations for chronic infections Pharmaceutical characterization of nanomedicines using advanced imaging techniques Teaching: FAR 3041 Advanced Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics FAR 3043 Advanced Drug Delivery Systems in Nanomedicine (Master’s) FAR 8043 Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine (PhD) Labs/Groups: Member of the Drug Transport and Delivery (DTD) Research Group and the Cell-Free In Vitro Permeability Models project.

• Optical Nanoscopy
• Quantitative Phase Imaging
• Deep Learning in Microscopy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Krishna Agarwal is a Professor in Ultrasound, Microwaves and Optics at the Department of Physics and Technology, UiT The Arctic University of Norway. His research spans multiple interdisciplinary fields including optical nanoscopy, quantitative phase imaging, and computational imaging techniques. He is an active member of the Ultrasound, Microwaves and Optics research group, with specialized focus on Optical Nanoscopy, and participates in research projects including VirtualStain and NanoAI. Professor Agarwal's research interests center on advanced imaging techniques, particularly in optical nanoscopy and quantitative phase imaging. His work bridges physics, computer science, and biology, developing novel computational methods for microscopy enhancement. His research focuses on applying deep learning to improve imaging resolution, developing frameworks for quantitative phase reconstruction, and creating new methodologies for 3D imaging of biological specimens. His work has significant applications in biomedical imaging, cellular analysis, and diagnostic technologies. Recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward integrating artificial intelligence with traditional optical techniques, with increasing emphasis on computational approaches to solve longstanding challenges in microscopy. His research shows consistent progression from theoretical optical methods toward practical applications in biological imaging and medical diagnostics, with numerous publications in high-impact optics and imaging journals. Professor Agarwal teaches Optisk nanoskopi (Course FYS-3029) at UiT, contributing to advanced optics education. His research group appears to collaborate extensively with international researchers across multiple institutions, suggesting active grant funding and collaborative research efforts. Based at Teknologibygget Tromsø 3.058, Professor Agarwal leads research in the Optical Nanoscopy group, focusing on developing next-generation imaging technologies that combine optical physics with computational methods. His team appears to work at the intersection of physics, computer science, and biology, developing tools that push the boundaries of what's possible in cellular and sub-cellular imaging.

Hoai Phuong Haمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Green and energy-efficient computing
• Parallel and distributed computing systems
• Cyber-physical systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Hoai Phuong Ha is affiliated with UiT The Arctic University of Norway's Department of Computer Science. A leading expert in green computing and cyber-physical systems, they contribute to Arctic research through the Distributed Arctic Observatory (DAO) and Arctic Green Computing (AGC) group. Founded ARC (Arctic Center for Sustainable Energy) PI in EU FP7 EXCESS and H2020 TAILOR projects WP-leader in EEA POLNOR HAPADS and RCN PREAPP projects Their research focuses on energy-efficient computing, including IoT systems, edge computing, and parallel algorithms. Recent work addresses wireless charging trajectories (eU2U, 2025), smart grid networks (GridWatch, 2024), and pollution monitoring (2024). Publications span cyber-physical observatories, sensor calibration, and distributed systems optimization. Key trends in their 15 most recent articles (2017-2025) include: energy-aware data structures, Arctic-adapted IoT deployments, and sustainable computing methods. Collaborations span EU and Norwegian grants with applications in smart grids, environmental sensing, and high-performance computing. Co-founder of Arctic Center for Sustainable Energy (2017) Active in EEA POLNOR (2019-2023) and RCN eX3 infrastructure project Their lab (Realfagbygget A237) develops systems for Arctic tundra monitoring, including UAV-powered networks and energy-harvesting protocols. Students include researchers from multiple international collaborations.

Acharya, Ganeshمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Biomedical Imaging
• Optics
• Cell Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ganesh Acharya is a researcher affiliated with the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology at an unspecified university, working within the Department of Physics and Technology . His research focuses on advanced optical microscopy techniques for biomedical applications, including super-resolution imaging, quantitative phase microscopy (QPM), and structured illumination microscopy (SIM). Key research areas : Inflammation in macrophages/trophoblasts, male reproductive health, placental tissue analysis, and oxidative stress effects. Technical expertise : Chip-based microscopy systems, digital holography, and partially coherent illumination methods. The articles highlight his work on improving imaging resolution for clinical and histological studies, with applications in reproductive health and inflammatory disease research. Collaborative efforts with experts like Balpreet Singh Ahluwalia and Dalip Singh Mehta underscore interdisciplinary approaches combining optics, cell biology, and biomedical engineering. No formal awards or student advisement records were identified in the provided texts.

Olav Gaute Hellesøمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Photonics
• Micro- and Nanotechnology
• Integrated Optics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Olav Gaute Hellesø is a Professor and Head of the Department of Physics and Technology at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, where he has been employed since 1998 and led the department since 2021. He is a member of the Ultrasound, Microwaves and Optics research group, focusing on integrated optics and optical trapping of micro- and nanoparticles. Education : Cand. Scient. from University of Bergen (1989), DEA and Dr. from INP de Grenoble, France (1990, 1994) His research spans photonics applications in biomedical engineering, including Raman spectroscopy for extracellular vesicle analysis, metasurface-based optical trapping, and waveguide sensor development. Recent publications highlight innovations in dielectric nanotweezers, BIC-supported trapping systems, and self-supervised learning for spectral analysis. Collaborators include Md Rabiul Hasan, Mathias Novik Jensen, and Balpreet Singh Ahluwalia, with work featured in Nature Photonics , Optics Express , and ACS Applied Optical Materials . His team explores optical manipulation of biological nanoparticles, methane detection via cryptophane-cladded interferometers, and crystalline structure quality assessment using near-infrared tomography. As department head, Hellesø coordinates research in integrated optics and photonics. His laboratory in Teknologibygget Tromsø 3.060 focuses on photonic chip technologies for particle trapping and spectroscopic analysis. Current projects include optimizing metasurface sensitivity, developing low-noise Raman systems, and advancing on-chip methane sensors.

• Quantitative Phase Microscopy
• Optical Imaging
• Super-resolution Microscopy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Vishesh Kumar Dubey is a Researcher at the Department of Physics and Technology within UiT The Arctic University of Norway . He is affiliated with the Ultrasound, Microwaves and Optics research group, focusing on advanced optical imaging techniques. Current position: Researcher in Physics and Technology University: UiT The Arctic University of Norway His research spans quantitative phase microscopy, super-resolution imaging, and machine learning integration in biomedical optics . Recent work emphasizes photonic chips for histopathology, coherence effects in phase imaging, and SERS-based bacterial detection . Publications highlight collaborations with multidisciplinary teams across Europe and Asia. Key trends in his work include label-free imaging, waveguide platforms, and computational optical methods . No scientific awards or student advising details are mentioned in the provided texts.

David Micheronمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Optical Nanoscopy
• Photonics
• Histopathology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David Micheron is a Senior Lecturer at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, affiliated with the Department of Physics and Technology. His work spans two distinct research domains: optical nanoscopy and STEM education . Micheron contributes to photonic chip development for biomedical imaging and explores pedagogical strategies for large-group physics instruction. Research Focus : Photonic chip-based super-resolution microscopy, histopathology applications, and STEM education innovations Teaching : Course development for introductory physics (FYS-0100, FYS-1002, FYS-1003) and former FYS-2008 Measurement Techniques Collaborations : Active in the Optical Nanoscopy research group and Realfagsdidaktikk i høyere utdanning (Physics Education in Higher Education) Micheron’s publications highlight advances in on-chip nanoscopy for biomedical analysis and student-active learning methodologies.

• Cell Biology
• Molecular Imaging
• Host-Pathogen Interactions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kai Sandvold Beckwith is an Associate Professor at the Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His research focuses on developing advanced microscopy techniques to study cellular processes, including mechanobiology , host-pathogen interactions , and genome organization . He previously worked as a Researcher at CEMIR (2023-2024), Postdoctoral Coordinator at Ellenberg Group (EMBL Heidelberg, 2019-2023), and Postdoc at Flo Group (NTNU, 2016-2019). He obtained his PhD in Biophysics (2015) and MSc in Bionanotechnology (2011) from NTNU. Research Interests include: Nanoscale DNA organization mechanisms Quantitative imaging of chromatin dynamics Pathogen-induced inflammasome activation Development of high-resolution microscopy tools Host-pathogen interaction at molecular level Genome architecture in cancer development Scientific Contributions reveal expertise in super-resolution microscopy, correlative imaging, and pathogen-host cell dynamics. His 2025 Cell and Journal of Cell Biology studies on DNA organization and loop extruders demonstrate cutting-edge work in chromosome structure analysis. Earlier publications span nanofabrication, tuberculosis infection mechanisms, and TLR8 immunology. Advising includes supervising doctoral and master's theses with students like Ragnhild Sofie Ragnhildstveit Sætra, Marit Bugge, and Anne Marstad. His work connects to collaborative teams at NTNU's CEMIR and EMBL Heidelberg, with frequent conference presentations at venues like EMBO and Frontiers in Immunology events.

Balpreet Singh Ahluwaliaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Optical Microscopy
• Super-resolution Microscopy
• Nanoscopy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Balpreet Singh Ahluwalia is a distinguished academic at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, where he serves in the Department of Physics and Technology. His expertise lies at the intersection of advanced optical technologies and biomedical applications, with a focus on developing cutting-edge microscopy techniques for life science research. As a principal investigator of multiple high-impact research projects, including ERC-funded initiatives, he leads a dynamic research group focused on optical nanoscopy and bio-imaging. Dr. Ahluwalia's research spans several critical areas in modern optical science: Development of super-resolution optical nanoscopy techniques Quantitative phase imaging for live-cell analysis Integrated photonic circuits for biomedical applications Optical trapping and manipulation of biological specimens Raman spectroscopy for molecular fingerprinting His work has established UiT as a leading center for optical nanoscopy in Northern Europe, with particular emphasis on applications in marine biology, liver physiology, and pathogen detection. The research group has pioneered several novel approaches to high-speed, label-free imaging that overcome traditional limitations in resolution and speed. Analysis of Dr. Ahluwalia's recent publication record reveals a strong trajectory toward computational and AI-enhanced microscopy, with increasing focus on real-time imaging of dynamic cellular processes. His work bridges fundamental optical engineering with practical biomedical applications, particularly in the areas of nanoparticle-cell interactions, bacterial identification, and tissue imaging of marine organisms. Dr. Ahluwalia has received significant recognition through competitive research funding: ERC Starting Grant (16 M NOK) for high-speed chip-based nanoscopy ERC Proof-of-Concept grant (1.5 M NOK) for affordable photonic-chip based optical nanoscopy UiT Strategic Funding (13 M NOK) for Centre for Advanced Nanoscopy Multiple international collaborations including EU MSCA projects As an educator, Dr. Ahluwalia teaches FYS-8029 Optical Nanoscopy and mentors PhD students through multiple funded projects. His laboratory, part of the Ultrasound, Microwaves and Optics research group, maintains state-of-the-art facilities for optical nanoscopy, including custom-built super-resolution microscopes and integrated photonic platforms. The research environment fosters interdisciplinary collaboration between physicists, biologists, and computer scientists working toward next-generation imaging solutions.

Yi Huمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Fluorescence Microscopy
• Super-Resolution Microscopy
• Light Sheet Illumination Microscopy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Yi Hu is a Researcher affiliated with the University of Oslo's Department of Condensed Matter Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. His academic work focuses on Fluorescence Microscopy (including super-resolution and light sheet techniques), Microfluidics Instrumentation , Photolithography , and Particle Control in solution. He has held a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (USA) and a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Lund University (Sweden). His technical expertise includes: Instrument development for advanced optical microscopy Microfluidics systems design Photolithography techniques Particle manipulation solutions Contact: yi.hu@fys.uio.no | +47 22854194 | Room 127, Sem Sælandsvei 24, Oslo, Norway

Daria Popovaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Reproductive Medicine
• Optical Nanoscopy
• Artificial Intelligence in Microscopy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Daria Popova is a researcher at the University of Tromsø – The Arctic University of Norway , specializing in reproductive medicine and advanced imaging techniques. Her work focuses on improving sperm cell evaluation for assisted reproductive technologies (ART) through optical nanoscopy, machine learning, and mitochondrial DNA analysis. Key research areas: Reproductive health, quantitative phase microscopy, AI-assisted diagnostics Recent projects: Systematic reviews of mitochondrial DNA in semen abnormalities, development of deep learning models for sperm classification Popova's publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining biomedical science with computational analysis to address declining fertility rates. She has collaborated with researchers in Norway and internationally on studies exploring oxidative stress effects and super-resolution imaging of sperm cells.

• Immunology
• Autoimmunity
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kristin Andreassen Fenton is a Professor at the Department of Medical Biology, UiT The Arctic University of Norway. She holds dual roles as Deputy Head of Education, overseeing teaching and lecturers, and as a leading immunology researcher. Her work focuses on molecular mechanisms of autoimmune diseases, particularly systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and lupus nephritis (LN), including the role of nucleosomes, autoantibodies, and tertiary lymphoid structures (TLS). She teaches immunology to biomedical and medical students, supervising bachelor theses in biomedicine. Education & Roles: Molecular biologist with a biochemistry background and immunology PhD. Deputy Head of Education since [year not specified]. Research Themes: TLS formation in LN, chromatin-autoantibody interactions, non-invasive imaging methods for early SLE diagnosis. Collaborations involve histopathology imaging innovations and cross-species SLE modeling. Publications: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles from 2002–2025, emphasizing TLS biology, SLE mechanisms, and diagnostic biomarkers. Projects: Member of the RNA and Molecular Pathology Research Group (RAMP) and leader of the 'Lupus Nephritis – Disease Mechanisms, Detection and Therapy' project. Active in clinical translation of imaging tools like PET/MRI. Her lab explores kidney-resident cell interactions, mesenchymal stem cell roles, and TLS networks using advanced microscopy and machine learning. Current goals include developing patient-specific LN treatments and TLS imaging biomarkers.

• Biophysics
• Cell Biology
• Molecular Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Karolina Joanna Szafranska is a Researcher at the Department of Medical Biology, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, specializing in liver sinusoidal endothelial cell (LSEC) research. She is a member of the Vascular Biology Research Group and currently works on the EU EIC Pathfinder project DELIVERy. Her research focuses on the application of super-resolution microscopy techniques to study fenestrations in LSECs. Dr. Szafranska completed her B.Sc. (2016) and M.Sc. (2017) in Biophysics from Jagiellonian University, Kraków, Poland, followed by a Ph.D. in Medical Biology (2022) from the University of Tromsø. Her doctoral research centered on novel screening methods for nanoscale changes in liver cell fenestrations elicited by pharmaceuticals. Her primary research interests lie at the intersection of biophysics, cell biology, and molecular biology, with a specific focus on liver sinusoidal endothelial cells. Dr. Szafranska employs various super-resolution microscopy techniques including SEM, SIM, STED, STORM, AFM, and confocal fluorescent microscopy, along with correlative microscopy approaches and advanced image analysis using tools like ImageJ/Fiji and Ilastik. Dr. Szafranska's publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on LSEC fenestrations, developing advanced imaging techniques to study these structures, and investigating how pharmaceuticals and toxins affect liver sinusoidal endothelial cells. Her work spans multiple disciplines including biophysics, cell biology, microscopy, and hepatology. She is involved in several significant research projects including NFR PACA Pill, EIC DeLIVERY, EU DeLIVER, and ImAge-D, highlighting her contributions to the field of vascular biology and liver research. Dr. Szafranska has supervised master's and bachelor's students in Biomedicine and has extensive experience in primary liver cell isolation, cell culture, immunostaining, and advanced microscopy techniques.

• Microscopy
• Genome Organization
• Cancer Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kai Sandvold Beckwith is Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Laboratory Science at NTNU, specializing in advanced microscopy and genome organization research. Research focuses on understanding structural and functional relationships in cancer cell genomes using cutting-edge imaging technologies. Education includes a PhD in Biophysics (NTNU, 2015) and MSc in Bionanotechnology (NTNU, 2011). Professional history includes postdoctoral research at EMBL Heidelberg (2019-2023) and researcher positions at CEMIR Center of Excellence. Research utilizes nanoscale DNA tracing and fluorescence microscopy to investigate mitotic chromosome organization, host-pathogen interactions, and cellular mechanobiology. Key techniques include super-resolution microscopy, spatial genomics, and correlative imaging approaches.

Ganesh Acharyaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Obstetrics
• Gynecology
• Perinatology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Ganesh Acharya serves as an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Clinical Medicine, UiT The Arctic University of Norway in Tromsø. His primary academic focus involves obstetrics, gynecology, and medical education innovation. He is an active member of the Women's Health and Perinatology research group, contributing to multidisciplinary studies on maternal-fetal health. His research spans reproductive medicine, perinatal pathophysiology, and pedagogical methods in medical training. Key areas include endometrial receptivity, fetal growth disorders, impacts of pandemics/viral infections on pregnancy, and AI applications in reproductive health. He also investigates educational methodologies like team-based learning for clinical disciplines. Recent publications (2022-2024) demonstrate strong trends in: 1) Advanced imaging techniques for reproductive tissues, 2) Systematic evaluations of clinical guidelines and patient-reported outcomes in maternity care, 3) AI-driven innovations in embryology and fertility treatment, and 4) Medical education pedagogy. His work consistently integrates multidisciplinary approaches across obstetrics, engineering, and data science.