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Raul Vicente Zafra is a Professor of Data Science at the University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology, Institute of Computer Science, where he has been working since 2013. His research spans computational neuroscience, artificial intelligence, and data science, with a particular focus on bridging biological and artificial models of intelligence. Education: PhD in Physics (2001-2006), University of the Balearic Islands BSc in Physics (1997-2001) Professor Zafra's research interests center on computational neuroscience and artificial intelligence, with specific expertise in brain-computer interfaces, reinforcement learning, neural modeling, and explainable AI. His work bridges the gap between biological and artificial intelligence systems, exploring how neural principles can inform machine learning algorithms and vice versa. He has made significant contributions to understanding neural coherence, time interval learning in neural systems, and the application of information theory to brain-computer interfaces. His research often involves interdisciplinary collaboration between computer science, neuroscience, and medicine. Analysis of Zafra's recent publications reveals a strong focus on the intersection of artificial intelligence and neuroscience. His work spans explainable AI methods, brain-computer interfaces, reinforcement learning models that mimic cognitive processes, and neurophysiological studies of brain activity. A notable trend is his exploration of how biological principles of neural computation can inform and improve artificial intelligence systems, particularly in areas like time-based learning, consciousness modeling, and neural coherence. Scientific Awards: 2012: Attendee at the 62nd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting 2007: Quantum Electronics and Optics Division Prize of the European Physical Society for the best PhD Thesis in Applied Optics in Europe 2006: PhD Extraordinary Award of the Physics Department of the University of the Balearic Islands 2001: Physics Degree Extraordinary Award (First Class Honors, best GPA) 1997: Bronze Medal in the "8th Spanish Physics Olympiad" Professor Zafra has been principal investigator on numerous significant research projects including the Estonian Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence, Cardiovascular Stress Impacts On Neuronal Function, and Bridging biological and artificial models of vision. His grant portfolio demonstrates strong funding support from the Estonian Research Council, European Commission, and other major funding bodies. He has supervised multiple PhD students and mentored early-career researchers in computational neuroscience and AI. His laboratory work focuses on developing computational models of neural systems and applying these insights to artificial intelligence. Current research directions include explainable AI methods, brain-computer interfaces, modeling of consciousness and cognitive processes, and the application of AI to healthcare challenges.

• Computational Neuroscience
• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
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Laur Järv is an Associate Professor in Theoretical Physics at the University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology, Institute of Physics. He has been serving as Associate Professor since 2021 and is currently the Head of the Laboratory of Theoretical Physics (since 2019). His academic career at the University of Tartu spans over 20 years, with progressive roles from Post-Doc to his current position. Dr. Järv received his education at the University of Tartu (B.Sc. in Fundamental Physics, 1996; M.Sc. in Theoretical Physics, 1998) and completed his Ph.D. in Mathematical Sciences at the University of Durham in 2002. His doctoral research focused on "The enhancon mechanism in string theory" under the supervision of Clifford V Johnson. Dr. Järv's primary research interests lie in gravitational physics and cosmology, with particular focus on modified theories of gravity including teleparallel gravity, scalar-tensor theories, and nonmetricity-based approaches. His work explores the cosmological implications of these theories, including inflationary models, black hole solutions, and gravitational wave propagation. His research bridges theoretical physics with observational cosmology, addressing fundamental questions about the nature of gravity and the evolution of the universe. His publication record demonstrates a strong focus on geometric foundations of gravity, with numerous high-impact papers in leading journals like Physical Review D and Classical and Quantum Gravity. Recent work shows increasing emphasis on alternative formulations of gravity (teleparallel, symmetric teleparallel) and their cosmological applications, often collaborating with international researchers in the field. Estonian National Research Award in exact sciences (2020) for the cycle of works "Extended geometric theories of gravity" with Manuel Hohmann and Margus Saal University of Tartu Badge of Distinction (2021) Best teaching staff in the UT Institute of Physics, recognized by students (2024) Letter of recognition for supervision of Joosep Lember's award-winning student work (2022) Dr. Järv has been actively involved in academic mentoring, serving as a supervisor for student research projects and as an opponent for PhD defenses internationally. He has organized multiple international conferences on gravitational physics in Tartu, establishing the university as a hub for research in modified gravity theories. As Head of the Laboratory of Theoretical Physics, he leads a research group focused on geometric foundations of gravity and cosmological applications. Dr. Järv's laboratory has become a recognized center for research on alternative gravity theories, particularly through the organization of the biennial "Geometric Foundations of Gravity" conference series since 2017, which has attracted leading researchers from around the world to Tartu.

• Gravitation Theory
• Cosmology
• Theoretical Physics
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Matti Selg is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Physics within the Faculty of Science and Technology at the University of Tartu, Estonia. He has been actively teaching graduate courses in Quantum Mechanics, Analytical Mechanics, and Mathematical Physics since 2009, with increasing responsibility over the years. Currently, he oversees the entire teaching of three mandatory courses: Master's Course in Quantum Mechanics, Analytical Mechanics, and Theory of Complex Variables. Dr. Selg completed his education at the University of Tartu, earning a diploma in physics. He received his Doctor's Degree in 1981 from the University of Tartu with a dissertation titled "Relaxation and hot luminescence of self-trapped excitons in rare gas crystals," supervised by Vladimir Hižnjakov and Rein Kink. His additional qualification includes a PhD in solid state physics from the Institute of Physics of the Estonian Academy of Sciences. Professor Selg's research spans several interconnected areas of theoretical physics. His primary interests include quantum mechanics, particularly scattering theory and inverse problems, as evidenced by his numerous publications and textbooks on quantum scattering. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of reflectionless potentials and the Marchenko equation. More recently, he has focused on classical mechanics problems, particularly exploring Binet's equation and its connections to Newtonian and Einsteinian gravity theories, as well as revisiting historical problems like Galileo's swiftest descent problem. His work bridges mathematical physics with practical applications in molecular and solid-state physics. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a clear trajectory from quantum scattering theory toward classical mechanics and historical physics problems. While maintaining his expertise in quantum systems, particularly with hydrogen molecules and diatomic systems, he has expanded into historical and mathematical analyses of foundational physics concepts. His 2023-2025 publications show a particular focus on exact solutions to classical mechanics problems and their connections to modern gravitational theory. Dr. Selg has served in several administrative roles, including as a member of the Science Council of the Institute of Physics at the University of Tartu since 2001 and as a member of the Expert Commission for Exact Sciences of the Estonian Science Foundation (2003-2006). He has successfully led research projects funded by the Estonian Science Foundation, including studies on excimers in rare gases and their crystals. As an educator, Professor Selg has developed and taught advanced courses that integrate deep theoretical concepts with practical applications. His textbooks on quantum scattering theory demonstrate his commitment to making complex topics accessible to students. His recent work on the mathematical and physical perspectives of foundational problems suggests an evolving research program that connects historical scientific developments with contemporary theoretical challenges.

• Solid State Physics
• Quantum Mechanics
• Analytical Mechanics
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Tomi Sebastian Koivisto is a Visiting Professor at the University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology, Institute of Physics. His distinguished career includes previous appointments as Associate Professor (2021-2023), Senior Research Fellow (2019-2020), and Assistant Professor at Nordita - Nordic Institute for Theoretical Physics (2013-2019), with postdoctoral experience at leading institutions including the University of Oslo, University of Utrecht, and University of Heidelberg. Dr. Koivisto earned his PhD in theoretical physics from the University of Helsinki in 2006 with his dissertation 'Formation of structure in dark energy cosmologies' supervised by Hannu Kurki-Suonio and Finn Ravndal. His academic credentials include the title of Adjunct Professor (Docent) in Physics at the University of Helsinki (2015). His research focuses on the geometrical foundations of gravitational physics, with groundbreaking work in teleparallel gravity, metric-affine gravity, and the geometrical trinity of gravity. Koivisto investigates how modifications to general relativity can address cosmological tensions and explain dark energy phenomena. His theoretical framework explores the connections between gauge theories and gravity, with applications ranging from black hole physics to cosmological evolution. His approach combines rigorous mathematical formalism with observational implications, making significant contributions to both theoretical foundations and potential experimental tests of alternative gravity theories. Dr. Koivisto has received notable recognition including the Estonian National Research Award in exact sciences (2023, shared with Luca Marzola) for his contributions to theoretical physics. His current research is supported by substantial funding, including the 'Space-Time-Matter' project (PRG2608, 2025-2029) with 270,000 EUR from the Estonian Research Council and his role as principal investigator on the 'Foundations of the Universe' project (2024-2030) with 636,363 EUR funding. He has supervised six postdoctoral researchers and currently advises three doctoral students, establishing a productive research group focused on advancing gravitational theory. His supervision record includes notable researchers such as Miguel Zumalacarregui, now a prominent cosmologist, and current doctoral candidates Luxi Zheng, Ernest Michael Priidik Gallagher, and Roald Heinrich Ivask working on unification theories, gauge gravity, and spacetime thermodynamics respectively. At the University of Tartu, Koivisto leads a research team within the Institute of Physics that collaborates extensively with Nordita and other European theoretical physics centers. His group specializes in developing mathematical frameworks for modified gravity theories while maintaining connections to observational cosmology and potential experimental signatures. The team participates in international collaborations addressing fundamental questions about the nature of spacetime, dark energy, and the early universe.

• Gravitation
• Cosmology
• Theoretical Physics
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Alexei Kornyshev is a Professor of Chemical Physics at the Department of Chemistry within the Faculty of Natural Sciences at Imperial College London. He has held significant research and academic positions across Europe, including at the Frumkin Institute of Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry in Moscow, Jülich Research Center in Germany, and Heinrich Heine University in Düsseldorf. His long-standing scientific collaboration with the University of Tartu was recognized in 2023 with an honorary doctorate in natural sciences. His research interests include electron and proton transfer, hydration, electrical double layers, polymer and solid electrolytes, fuel cells (PEFC/DMFC, SOFC), supercapacitors, DNA biophysics, ionic liquids, molecular machines, and electrochemical metamaterials. His work bridges theoretical physical chemistry with practical applications in energy and nanotechnology. Over his prolific career, Kornyshev has published more than 300 original articles and over 30 reviews in leading journals, authored three books, and holds several patents. His recent research focuses on interdisciplinary topics such as optofluidics, nanophotonics, and chiral electrochemistry, indicating a sustained and evolving research trajectory. Electrochimica Acta Gold Medal Geoffrey Barker Electrochemistry Medal Interdisciplinary Collaboration Award, Royal Society of Chemistry Humboldt Prize in Electrochemistry and Physical Chemistry Honorary Doctorate, University of Tartu (2023) Kornyshev has mentored numerous researchers throughout his career and has led major research groups, including the Fuel Cell Fundamentals Group at Jülich and the Department of Theoretical Physical Chemistry. He has been involved in international collaborations and initiated the Baltic Sea countries’ electrochemistry conferences, contributing significantly to the global electrochemistry community. While specific grant details are not listed, his sustained research output and leadership roles suggest substantial funding support. He is associated with leading research institutions and has played a key role in advancing theoretical frameworks in electrochemistry and energy materials. His work continues to influence both academic and applied research in chemical physics and sustainable energy technologies.

• Chemical Physics
• Electrochemistry
• Energy Technology
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Kõu Timpmann is an Associate Professor in Biophysics at the University of Tartu, Faculty of Science and Technology, Institute of Physics. He has maintained a continuous academic career at the University of Tartu since 1975, progressing from Junior Researcher to his current position. His research focuses on biophysics, particularly photosynthesis mechanisms and time-resolved laser spectroscopy, with significant contributions to understanding energy transfer processes in photosynthetic systems. Dr. Timpmann's educational background includes graduating cum laude as a theoretical physicist from the Department of Physics and Chemistry of Tartu State University in 1975. He earned his Doctor's Degree in 1986 with a dissertation on 'Relaxation processes of some complicated molecules in condensed matrixes and molecular complexes investigated by picosecond spectrochronography' under the supervision of Arvi Freiberg. Timpmann's research primarily centers on the biophysical mechanisms of photosynthesis, with emphasis on light-harvesting complexes, exciton dynamics, and the effects of environmental factors like pressure and temperature on photosynthetic systems. His expertise in time-resolved laser spectroscopy has been instrumental in advancing our understanding of photosynthetic mechanisms at the molecular level, particularly how excitons contribute to color-tuning and efficient light harvesting in bacterial systems. Analysis of his recent publications (2020-2024) reveals a consistent focus on photosynthetic mechanisms, with increasing attention to environmental stressors like high pressure, temperature variations, and ionic conditions. His work demonstrates how these factors influence protein structure and function in photosynthetic complexes, particularly examining LH1 and LH2 light-harvesting systems in bacterial photosynthesis. 2006 National Science Award in the field of exact sciences Throughout his career, Timpmann has maintained extensive collaborations both within Estonia and internationally, including visiting positions at University of Bayreuth (Germany), Arizona State University (USA), and Lund University (Sweden). His research has been supported by various grants enabling sophisticated biophysical investigations of photosynthetic systems using advanced spectroscopic techniques. Timpmann's laboratory work primarily focuses on applying high-pressure techniques combined with time-resolved spectroscopy to study structural and functional properties of photosynthetic complexes, particularly examining how environmental factors affect the energy transfer processes in bacterial photosynthesis systems.

• Biophysics
• Photosynthesis
• Time-resolved Laser Spectroscopy
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Tomi S. Koivisto is a theoretical physicist and cosmologist holding a 2006 PhD from the University of Helsinki under Hannu Kurki-Suonio. He is currently active at the Institute of Physics, University of Tartu (Estonia), and the National Institute of Chemical Physics and Biophysics (NICPB) in Tallinn. Earlier he was also affiliated with the Helsinki Institute of Physics. Research Focus: Modified theories of gravity beyond General Relativity, including teleparallel, metric-affine, and Lorentz-gauge formulations. Cosmological applications: dark energy, dark matter, cosmic acceleration, and observational tensions. Black-hole physics and gravitational waves within extended gravity frameworks. His publication record (≈ 143 papers, 2009-2025) reveals a steady flow of highly-cited works in JHEP , Phys. Rev. D , JCAP , and Universe , often co-authored with José Beltrán-Jiménez, Manuel Hohmann, Luca Marzola, Tom Złośnik, and others. Articles Trend: Recent papers explore Spin(4) gauge-theoretic unification of gravity and matter, ghost-free symmetric teleparallel models, relativistic viscous fluids, and black-hole solutions in Lorentz-gauge theory—showing a shift toward geometrically richer, observationally testable extensions of gravity. Scientific Awards & Recognition: None explicitly reported in the supplied texts. Advising & Grants: No specific student names or funded-grant details are provided in the supplied material. Laboratories & Teams: Works within the gravity and cosmology groups at Tartu and NICPB; participates in international collaborations such as the CosmoVerse and CANTATA networks.

• Modified gravity
• Teleparallel gravity
• Lorentz gauge theory of gravity
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Taavi Repän is an Associate Professor of Computational Photonics at the Institute of Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Tartu. He has held this position since December 2021, with his current appointment running until December 2025. Prior to this, he worked as a Post-Doc at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology from 2019 to 2021. Repän earned his Doctoral Degree in Physics from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) in 2019, with his dissertation titled 'Dark-field hyperlens: High-contrast subwavelength imaging in optics and acoustics' supervised by Andrei Lavrinenko and Morten Willatzen. He received his Master's Degree in Physics from the University of Tartu in 2014, with a thesis on 'Sub-wavelength imaging with hyperbolic metamaterials' supervised by Siim Pikker and Sergei Zhukovsky. His educational background also includes a Bachelor's Degree in Physics from the University of Tartu (2009-2012). His research focuses on computational photonics, metamaterials, inverse design, and the application of neural networks to optical simulations. He leads the project 'Inverse design methods for integrating nanophotonic structures with gas sensors' (2022-2026) and participates in several other research initiatives related to wood valorization and structural optimization. His work bridges theoretical physics, computational methods, and practical applications in optical sensing and imaging. His publication record shows a consistent trajectory in computational photonics, with recent work heavily emphasizing the integration of machine learning techniques with electromagnetic simulations. The most recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on neural network applications for inverse design problems in nanophotonics, hyperbolic metamaterials, and plasmonic structures, indicating his leadership in applying AI to complex optical design challenges. Repän currently leads or participates in multiple research projects funded by the Estonian Research Council and other institutions, demonstrating his active role in the research community. His work spans fundamental theoretical investigations to applied research with potential industrial applications. His laboratory work appears to focus on computational modeling of photonic structures rather than experimental setups, with emphasis on numerical methods for designing and analyzing optical systems. His collaborations span multiple institutions across Europe, reflecting the international nature of his research.

• Computational Photonics
• Metamaterials
• Inverse Design
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Erko Jakobson is an Associate Professor in Remote Sensing of Landscapes at the University of Tartu's Faculty of Science and Technology, specifically at the Tartu Observatory. He has held this full-time position since January 1, 2021. Prior to this, he served as a Senior Research Fellow at the Tartu Observatory and was a Visiting Research Fellow at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in the USA. His educational background includes a PhD in Environmental Physics from the University of Tartu (2004-2009), an MSc in Environmental Physics (2002-2004), and a BSc in Physics (1997-2002). His doctoral dissertation focused on the 'Spatial and temporal variability of atmospheric column humidity,' supervised by Hanno Ohvril. Dr. Jakobson's research focuses on Arctic climate and its teleconnections with European climate, environmental physics, and the study of atmospheric water vapor content variability. His work combines theoretical approaches with practical measurements and data analysis. He has made significant contributions to understanding the relationships between Arctic climate phenomena and weather patterns in the Baltic Sea region and Europe. His expertise spans atmospheric science, climate science, meteorology, and remote sensing. His extensive publication record demonstrates consistent research activity with a clear focus on Arctic-Baltic climate connections, greenhouse gas effects, and atmospheric teleconnections. His work often involves analyzing large datasets from various reanalysis models and observational networks, contributing to our understanding of climate dynamics in polar regions. Estonian Physics Student Society title of honor 'Motivator' (2014) Dr. Jakobson teaches multiple courses including 'Environmental Data Management,' 'Large-Scale Physics,' and 'Measurement Data Processing' (in English). He serves on the Council of Tartu Observatory and has previously participated in defense boards for Environmental Technology and Applied Measurement Science programs. He also engages in voluntary non-profit work as a board member of a Waldorf school. His research activities at the Tartu Observatory focus on atmospheric phenomena with particular emphasis on Arctic-Baltic connections. His international collaborations, including his position at NCAR, demonstrate his standing in the global atmospheric science community.

• Atmospheric Science
• Climate Science
• Arctic Climate
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Stefan Groote is an Associate Professor in Theoretical Physics at the Institute of Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Tartu, Estonia. He has held this position since February 2024, having previously served as an Associate Professor from January 2021 to February 2024 and as a Senior Research Fellow from 2016 to 2020. Before joining the University of Tartu, he held positions at Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz, Germany, where he completed his habilitation in 2003, and at Cornell University as a Post-Doc from 1998-1999. Dr. Groote received his Doctor's Degree in 1997 from the University of Mainz under the supervision of Jürgen Körner, with his dissertation focusing on "QCD-Strahlungskorrekturen in der Physik schwerer Quarks und Baryonen" (QCD radiation corrections in the physics of heavy quarks and baryons). He completed his habilitation (Dr. habil.) at the University of Mainz in 2003, qualifying him for a professorship in Germany. Dr. Groote's research focuses on theoretical particle physics, particularly in the areas of Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD) and quantum field theory. His work spans perturbative and non-perturbative aspects of QCD, including spin in QCD perturbation theory, correlation functions and sum rules, lattice-QCD gauge theories, and the determination of standard model parameters using stochastic methods. His recent research has increasingly focused on non-perturbative approaches to Yang-Mills theories using Dyson-Schwinger equations, finite temperature QCD, and confinement mechanisms. He has published extensively in leading physics journals including Physical Review D, Nuclear Physics B, and Symmetry. An analysis of Dr. Groote's recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong focus on non-perturbative methods in quantum field theory, particularly the application of Dyson-Schwinger equations to problems in QCD and Yang-Mills theories. His work spans multiple subfields including finite temperature QCD, confinement mechanisms, electroweak theory, and mathematical aspects of field theory. Collaborations with researchers like Marco Frasca and Anish Ghoshal are prominent in his recent work, indicating strong international research connections in theoretical particle physics. Member of the German Physical Society (since 1995) Member of the AMBER collaboration (since 2025) Member of the management committee of the COST action CaLISTA (since 2022) Associated member of the COMPASS collaboration (since 2018) Dr. Groote serves as a referee for numerous prestigious journals including Physical Review D (since 2003), Letters in Mathematical Physics (since 2006), Annals of Physics (since 2010), and Physical Review Letters (since 2018), demonstrating his standing in the theoretical physics community. He has taught advanced courses at the University of Tartu including Quantum Field Theory, Renormalization Methods in Quantum Field Theory, and Gauge Theory for the Interaction of Elementary Particles, contributing significantly to graduate education in theoretical physics. His research is characterized by rigorous mathematical approaches to fundamental problems in particle physics, with particular emphasis on non-perturbative phenomena that cannot be addressed through conventional perturbative methods.

• Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD)
• Theoretical Physics
• Particle Physics
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Dr. Alvo Aabloo is a Professor of Polymeric Materials at the Institute of Technology , part of the Faculty of Science and Technology at the University of Tartu . His 30-year academic career spans roles as a founder/member of robotics organizations and sustainable engineering initiatives. Education : Diploma in Physics (1989), PhD in Solid State Physics (1994) Research Focus : Specializing in electroactive polymers , polymer electrolytes , and their robotics applications , Aabloo leads computational simulations of polymer materials. His work bridges materials science with automation engineering and telecommunications . Awards : 2015: Estonian Academy of Science Engineering Award 2014: Knighted with Order of the White Star Leadership Roles : Founder of Solarcar Estonia (2020–2022) Initiator of Estonia's School Robotics Program Scientific committee member of EuroEAP network Coordinator for COST Actions in nanocomposites & artificial muscles

• Polymer Technology
• Biopolymers
• Robotics
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Piret Pikma is an Associate Professor of Physical Chemistry and Director of the Institute of Chemistry at the University of Tartu, Estonia. She holds a PhD in Chemistry (2015) and a Master's in Entrepreneurship & Technology Management (2022). Her research focuses on interfacial electrochemistry, adsorption at electrode-electrolyte interfaces, and ionic liquid applications in energy storage devices. She leads the ESSource III project and chairs the University of Tartu's Sustainable Development Council. Education: BSc Chemistry (2009), University of Tartu MSc Physical & Electrochemistry (2011), University of Tartu PhD in Chemistry (2015), University of Tartu Master of Arts in Entrepreneurship (2022), University of Tartu Research Interests: Electrochemical interfaces, adsorption of organic/inorganic species, ionic liquid electrolytes, energy materials, and sustainable electrochemical device development. Her work combines experimental (in situ STM, EIS) and computational methods to study interfacial phenomena. Grants & Projects: Leads €2.6M project on ionic liquid-adsorption models and co-leads a €888K EU-funded neutron/X-ray research initiative. Active in EU Horizon projects and national grants focusing on energy materials and electrochemical systems. Awards: 2024 ECS Best Poster Award, 2021 Lauri Kangro Scholarship, and recognition as Tartu Konverentsisaadik (2020). Labs/Teams: Directs the Institute of Chemistry's research on electrochemical interfaces and leads a multidisciplinary team in energy storage R&D.

• Physical Chemistry
• Electrochemistry
• Surface Chemistry
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María-José Guzmán is an Associate Professor in theoretical physics at the Laboratory of Theoretical Physics, University of Tartu, Estonia, leading the Estonian Research Council Starting Grant PSG910 ("Theoretical frameworks for numerical modified gravity") from 2024–2028. Her work bridges geometric foundations of gravity and numerical relativity, focusing on modified theories like f(T) and f(Q) gravity. PhD in Physics (2013–2018), Instituto de Astronomía y Física del Espacio (IAFE), Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina MSc in Physics (2010–2013), Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile BSc in Astronomy (2006–2010), Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile Her research explores the interplay between curvature, torsion, and nonmetricity in gravity theories. By generalizing spacetime connections, she investigates Hamiltonian formulations, local Lorentz violation, and numerical relativity frameworks for modified gravity. Recent projects focus on metric-affine approaches for gravitational wave simulations and addressing theoretical tensions in cosmology via geometric extensions. María-José has contributed to the Hamiltonian analysis of teleparallel gravity, revealing extra degrees of freedom in f(T) models. Her work impacts cosmology, black hole physics, and high-energy theory, with applications to inflation and dark energy. Current research aims to resolve controversies in covariant teleparallelism and develop novel mathematical tools for gravitational wave interpretation. She supervises students on topics like non-Riemannian connections in teleparallel gravity and numerical simulations of scalar fields. Her grants include Mobilitas Pluss and FONDECYT postdoctoral awards, reflecting international collaboration in gravity research. Starting Grant PSG910 (2024–2028), Estonian Research Council Mobilitas Pluss Grant MOBJD622 (2021–2023) FONDECYT Postdoctoral Grant Nº3190531 (2019–2022) CONICET Postdoctoral Grant (2018–2020)

• General Relativity
• Modified Theories of Gravity
• Constrained Hamiltonian Systems
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Dr. Margus Saal is an Associate Professor in Theoretical Physics at the University of Tartu , Faculty of Science and Technology, Institute of Physics, since 2024. Previously, he held Senior Research Fellow and Research Fellow roles at the same institution since 2000. He has organized multiple international conferences on gravity and cosmology, including the "Geometric Foundations of Gravity" series. Education: PhD in Theoretical Physics (2004), University of Tartu Research Master's Degree (1999), University of Tartu BSc/MSc in Physics (1996-1999), University of Tartu Research Interests focus on gravity theory and cosmology , particularly scalar-tensor theories, Palatini formalism, nonmetricity, and inflationary models. His work explores the equivalence between metric and Palatini formulations, gravitational wave propagation, and cosmological constraints of modified gravity theories. Publications (15 most recent) span cosmology , modified gravity , and scalar-tensor theories . Key trends include hyperfluids in Friedmann cosmology (2025), observational tensions in cosmology (2025), and Palatini f(R) gravity constraints (2024). Earlier works address nonmetricity formulations (2018) and invariant quantities in scalar-tensor cosmology (2015). Scientific Awards include: Estonian National Research Award in exact sciences (2020) for "Extended geometric theories of gravity" Second prize in National Student Competition (1999) Estonian Physical Society Student Award (1999/2000) Administrative Roles involved organizing international conferences like "Metric-Affine Frameworks for Gravity 2022" and serving on the University of Tartu physics curriculum programme council (2008-2016). He has also acted as a PhD thesis opponent for four dissertations, including those at Tallinn University of Technology and University of Tartu.

• gravity theory
• cosmology
• theoretical physics
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Vitali Retšnoi is an Associate Professor at the Centre for Sciences, TTK University of Applied Sciences , with a career spanning over 15 years. His academic journey includes a Doctorate (2012) and Master’s (2003) from the University of Tartu, supervised by Maido Rahula. Education : PhD (Mathematics, University of Tartu, 2012); MSc (Mathematics, University of Tartu, 2003) Career : Lecturer (2010–2013), Associate Professor (2013–2020, 2020–present) at TTK University of Applied Sciences His research bridges pure mathematics and educational innovation, with recent publications focusing on hybrid learning models and generative AI in education. Earlier work includes Lie group representations, tensor fields, and commutative diagrams. He has contributed to environmental science via studies on heavy metal impacts on wastewater treatment. Key Trends in Recent Publications : Generative AI in higher education HyFlex and blended learning environments Self-regulation and academic performance Mathematics assessment and statistical methods Labor market adaptation in vocational training While no specific awards are listed, his collaborative research and interdisciplinary approach highlight his role in advancing both mathematical theory and educational practice. He has supervised no listed students but remains active in co-authoring studies with educational institutions across Europe.

• Mathematics
• Algebraic Topology
• Vector Fields
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