جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Liqin Keمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computational Materials Science
• Quantum Materials
• Critical Materials
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Liqin Ke is an Associate Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Virginia. His research focuses on computational materials science, particularly on quantum materials and rare-earth physics, using electronic structure methods to study electrical, magnetic, and optical properties of materials. Education: Ph.D., Materials Science and Engineering, Arizona State University (2009) M.S., Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University, China (2003) B.S., Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University, China (2000) Research Interests: Computational Materials Science Quantum Materials Critical Materials Rare-earth Physics Magnetism Electronic Structures Selected Publications: His recent work (2025) explores Hund’s rule enforcement in rare earth magnetocrystalline anisotropy and topological defect-mediated helical phase reorientation under stress. Earlier studies (2023) investigate kagome magnets, while 2021 research focuses on electron correlation in 2D van der Waals materials. His work spans spin-wave theory, exchange interactions, and Green’s function methods for magnetic anisotropy. Awards: DOE Early Career Award (2018) Background: Prior to joining UVA in 2025, he served as a scientist, principal investigator, and group leader at Ames National Laboratory, blending fundamental research with applied projects addressing technological challenges.

David Broidoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics
• Materials Property Prediction
• Phonon Transport
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David Broido is a Professor of Physics at Boston College, specializing in theoretical condensed matter physics. His research focuses on predicting materials properties using first-principles computational methods, with an emphasis on phonon and electron transport. Key areas include identifying materials with ultrahigh thermal conductivity, coupled electron-phonon transport, and spin-lattice coupling in magnetic systems. His work spans semiconductor and insulator thermal properties, topological materials, and thermoelectric optimization. Education: B.S. (University of California, Santa Barbara), M.S. and Ph.D. (University of California, San Diego). Research Group: Broido Research Group . Research Interests: Phonon and electron transport in novel materials Prediction of ultrahigh thermal conductivity materials Electron-phonon coupling effects in semiconductors Magnetic materials and spin-lattice interactions Thermoelectric materials optimization Publications: Over 100 peer-reviewed articles, including landmark studies on boron arsenide's thermal conductivity, Kitaev spin liquids, and coupled transport phenomena. Recent work explores phonon scattering mechanisms, topological semimetals, and temperature-dependent material properties. Labs/Teams: Active leader of a research group focusing on computational materials science. Collaborates with experimentalists to validate theoretical predictions on novel materials.

Irina Maziluمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nanoscience
• Physics
• Computational Physics
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Irina Mazilu is a Professor of Physics at Washington and Lee University, where she has been a faculty member since 2004. Originally from Romania, she attended Alexandru Ioan Cuza University behind the Iron Curtain before coming to the United States for graduate studies at SUNY Buffalo and Virginia Tech. At W&L, she teaches courses including General Physics, Nuclear Physics, Statistical Physics, and Introduction to Nanoscience. Dr. Mazilu's educational journey began at Alexandru Ioan Cuza University in Romania, where she earned her undergraduate degree in physics during the communist regime. She then pursued graduate studies in the United States, first at SUNY Buffalo and later at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, where she focused on the theoretical and computational side of physics. Her research focuses on the theoretical and computational aspects of nanoscience, with particular interest in quantum dots, nanomaterials, and statistical physics. Dr. Mazilu collaborates closely with her husband Dan Mazilu and colleague Moataz Khalifa to build W&L's nanoscience program, although she notes they are "still far, far from calling it a program." Her work emphasizes high-impact projects that are competitive at national and international levels. Dr. Mazilu has published numerous papers in first-tier journals on nanoscience research, often with W&L students as co-authors. Her recent work shows a strong trend toward computational modeling of nanoscale systems, with applications in quantum computing, nanoelectronics, and energy conversion. She emphasizes the importance of theoretical frameworks that can be validated through experimental work. Dr. Mazilu is deeply committed to mentoring undergraduate researchers. "Doing research with students at W&L was eye-opening for us as mentors," she noted. "We opened up our approach to them and let the creativity fly." She and her husband have successfully guided students to present at conferences where they're often mistaken for graduate students or post-docs, and to secure internships and Ph.D. positions at prestigious institutions. Together with Dan Mazilu, she co-led a Spring Term class to CERN in 2016 to study the Large Hadron Collider. The Mazilus are also planning a sabbatical to further develop their research program, with trips to Romania, Southeast Asia, and Iceland to establish new collaborations and learn new techniques.

Vsevolod Ivanovمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Theoretical Condensed Matter Physics
• Quantum Materials
• Topological Insulators
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Vsevolod (Seva) Ivanov is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at Virginia Tech, affiliated with the College of Science and the Virginia Tech National Security Institute. His research focuses on theoretical condensed matter physics, with emphasis on quantum materials, topological phases, and semiconductor-based quantum technologies. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Davis. His work explores phenomena such as color centers in silicon, Weyl semimetals, and topological insulators. Key areas include programmable quantum emitter formation, phonon-induced dephasing in defects, and strain-controlled topological responses. Publications highlight advancements in quantum sensing with lithium fluoride, defect engineering via laser-ion doping, and the design of all-silicon quantum light sources. His research bridges theory and experiment, addressing challenges in quantum computing and sensor technologies.

Eric Van Nostrandمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• RNA Genomics Technologies
• RNA Processing Mechanisms
• Host:RNA Viral Interactions
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Eric Van Nostrand is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Baylor College of Medicine, and a member of the Therapeutic Innovation Center. His research focuses on RNA processing regulatory networks, particularly how RNA binding proteins (RBPs) regulate RNA processing in health and disease. He holds a PhD from Stanford University School of Medicine (2012), a BS from MIT (2005), and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at UC San Diego (2020). Research interests include RNA genomics technologies, mechanisms of RNA processing, host-viral interactions, and bioinformatics. His group develops innovative methods like chimeric eCLIP to map RBP interactions and study their roles in viral replication, cancer, and physiological processes. Key projects investigate how viruses hijack host RNA processing systems, and how dysregulated mRNA translation drives breast cancer progression. Notable contributions include defining snoRNA-target interactions using chimeric eCLIP, uncovering roles for SNORD89 in spliceosome biogenesis, and identifying novel RBP functions in pluripotent stem cells. He is also involved in industry collaborations, serving as co-founder and advisor to Eclipse BioInnovations. Publications span high-impact journals like Nature, Genome Biology, and Cell Reports, with a focus on RNA biology, viral mechanisms, and translational applications. His work bridges computational and experimental approaches to advance understanding of RNA's role in disease and therapeutic development.

• Electronic Systems for Extreme Environments
• Quantum Physics Applications
• Power Electronics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Alton Horsfall holds a position at Durham University's Department of Engineering. He earned his BSc (1993) and PhD (1997) in Physics from Durham before working at the Defence Evaluation and Research Agency. A former Reader at Newcastle University, he is now a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (since 2017). His research focuses on electronic systems for extreme environments, including nuclear reactors, jet engines, and volcanoes. Notable innovations include high-temperature power electronics operating beyond 300°C and quantum physics-based electric field mapping in semiconductors. He collaborates with institutions like Heriot Watt University and industry partners such as Rolls Royce and BAE Systems. Horsfall leads the development of Solid State Transformers and has pioneered nano-scale magnetometry for cell imaging. He has secured funding from EPSRC, Innovate UK, and major corporations, and sits on the EPSRC College and IEEE Sensors Conference Technical Programme Committee. With 27 successful PhD supervisions, he was honored as the Best Lecturer in Electrical Engineering (2014). Current projects include radiation-resistant amplifiers and high-temperature current monitors. Horsfall is Guest Editor for a special issue on Sensors for Extreme Environments in the Sensors Journal, highlighting his leadership in advancing frontier technologies.

Mirko Poljakمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Nanoelectronics
• Quantum Transport
• 2D Materials
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Mirko Poljak holds a PhD in Nanoelectronics from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (FER), University of Zagreb, supervised by Professors T. Suligoj (FER) and K. L. Wang (UCLA). His research focuses on quantum-transport modeling of nanoscale devices, including graphene, 2D materials, and ultra-thin semiconductor structures. He has authored over 30 journal papers and 50 conference papers, cited over 700 times. Poljak completed a Fulbright Fellowship at UCLA's Device Research Lab (2011-2012) and research visits at Queen's University Belfast (2014-2015). He reviews for top journals like Nature Electronics and IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices. His scientific awards include the Annual Science Award (2017), FER's World-Class Research Award (2016), and Fulbright Fellowship (2011). He is a Senior Member of IEEE and affiliated with MIPRO. Research interests span TCAD-based nanodevice simulation, topological superconductors for Majorana modes, and 2D material FETs. His work emphasizes atomistic quantum transport models for next-generation nanoelectronics. Affiliations: Laboratory for Micro and Nano Electronics (FER) Professional Memberships: IEEE, IEEE Electron Devices Society, Croatian Society MIPRO

Predrag Nikolićمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Topological Insulators
• Superconductivity
• Ultra-cold Atoms
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Predrag Nikolić is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at George Mason University (GMU) and holds adjunct positions at Johns Hopkins University and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). His research focuses on strongly correlated quantum systems, including topological insulators, high-temperature superconductivity, ultra-cold atoms, and frustrated quantum magnets. He earned his Ph.D. in Condensed Matter Theory from MIT (2004) and a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Belgrade (1998). His work bridges theoretical physics and experimental insights, leveraging quantum field theory and numerical methods. Key research areas include the interplay between topology and magnetism in materials, vortex dynamics in superconductors, and quantum phase transitions in ultra-cold atomic systems. Notable contributions include studies on topological spin dynamics, Cooper pair insulators, and the role of vortices in cuprate superconductors. He has mentored multiple Ph.D. students and postdocs, fostering collaborations across institutions like the Max Planck Institute and Rice University. Nikolić's theoretical frameworks explain phenomena such as checkerboard density waves and in-gap spin excitons in Kondo insulators. His research has been supported by grants from the National Science Foundation and other agencies. He maintains active teaching roles, instructing courses in modern physics, quantum mechanics, and thermal physics at GMU. His work on frustrated magnets, particularly the Kagome lattice antiferromagnet, explores singlet excitations and valence-bond solid phases. Recent studies highlight topological orders emerging from monopole-hedgehog configurations and spin-orbit coupling effects in quantum materials.

Jie Huangمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Plant-Pathogen Interaction
• Alternative Splicing
• Apoplast Manipulation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jie Huang is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Oxford, specializing in plant-pathogen interactions and molecular biology. His work focuses on the role of pre-mRNA alternative splicing in host-pathogen dynamics and apoplast manipulation by bacterial microbes.

• Quantum Electronics
• Semiconductor Devices
• Nanotechnology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr Robert Airey is a Researcher at the University of Sheffield's School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, affiliated with the National Epitaxy Facility and Semiconductor Materials and Devices Research Group. He holds a BSc in Physical Electronics (University of Bradford), an MSc in Medical Electronics (University of London), and a PhD in Physics from Cranfield University (thesis: 'Second-Harmonic Generation in Langmuir-Blodgett Films'). His research focuses on semiconductor materials and devices, including quantum cascade lasers, quantum well solar cells, optoelectronic devices, and metamaterials. Key areas include photonics, nanotechnology, spintronics, and advanced materials characterization. Recent work emphasizes quantum dot-based VCSELs, high-efficiency photovoltaics, and magnetic phenomena in 2D electron systems. His publications span journals like Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter and Applied Physics Letters , with over 100 peer-reviewed articles. He has contributed to projects involving GaN-based LEDs, quantum dot lasers, and diamond dosimetry for radiotherapy. Labs/Groups: Active in the National Epitaxy Facility for semiconductor epitaxy and the Semiconductor Materials and Devices Research Group. His work bridges fundamental physics and applied engineering, addressing challenges in energy conversion and optoelectronic systems.

• Quantum Optics
• Nanophotonics
• Topological Photonics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Pallavi K Patil is a Research Fellow at the University of Sheffield's School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, specializing in Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE) and quantum photonics. She is affiliated with the Communications Group and the National Epitaxy Facility, focusing on advanced semiconductor materials and nanophotonic device development. Her work bridges quantum optics, topological photonics, and nanotechnology, with applications in integrated quantum systems and optoelectronic devices. Dr. Patil's research interests include defect-engineered topological interfaces, quantum dot-based photonic systems, and novel semiconductor heterostructures. She has pioneered studies on GaAsBi/GaAs quantum wells and MBE growth techniques, advancing material science and nanofabrication. Her recent projects explore chiral topological waveguides, Purcell-enhanced light-matter interactions, and spin-based quantum optical devices. Publications highlight her contributions to nonlinear quantum optics, directional photonic integration, and slow-light waveguide designs. She has contributed to semiconductor topological ring resonators and high-contrast grating VCSELs. Dr. Patil's research is supported by experimental and theoretical collaborations, leveraging cutting-edge facilities for epitaxial growth and nanoscale characterization. Her work bridges fundamental physics and applied photonics, with implications for quantum information technologies and next-generation optoelectronics. She actively contributes to international conferences and open-access publications, promoting interdisciplinary advancements in nanophotonics.

Dirk J. Broerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Polymer Structuring
• Self-Organizing Polymer Networks
• Liquid Crystals
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dirk J. Broer is a Full Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) and member of the Royal Dutch Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW). He chairs the research group Functional Organic Materials and Devices, focusing on polymer structuring, self-organizing networks, and stimuli-responsive materials. His work spans sustainable energy, healthcare, and nanotechnology, integrating molecular synthesis with device prototyping. Academic Background: Broer joined Philips Research in 1973, later conducting research at DuPont (1990/1991). He earned his PhD from Groningen University in 1990 on liquid-crystalline acrylates. At Philips, he advanced LCD technologies and biomedical devices. Since 1996, he has held a part-time (until 2010) and full-time (2010–present) professorship at TU/e. He is also a Distinguished Professor at South China Normal University. Research Interests: Broer’s research emphasizes liquid crystal polymers, responsive materials, and energy applications. Key areas include programmable surfaces, light-driven actuators, and bioinspired systems. His work bridges chemistry, physics, and biology, yielding innovations like artificial cilia and self-sustaining actuators. Awards: Notable honors include the ERC Advanced Grant (2014) for liquid crystal coatings research and the prestigious ACS Award in Applied Polymer Science (2020), the first Dutch recipient. Labs & Collaborations: Affiliated with TU/e’s Institute for Complex Molecular Systems, Broer collaborates globally, advancing materials for smart surfaces, soft robotics, and adaptive electronics. His lab focuses on translating molecular insights into functional devices.

Danilo Beliمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Structural Dynamics
• Metamaterials
• Wave Propagation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Danilo Beli is a Lecturer in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), affiliated with the Dynamics & Control group. He holds a BSc (2011), MSc (2013), and PhD (2018) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Campinas (UNICAMP, Brazil). His postdoctoral research (2019–2022) was at the São Carlos School of Engineering, University of São Paulo (USP), with visiting positions at the University of Colorado Boulder (2020), Utrecht University (2022), Georgia Tech (2015–2016), and Le Mans University (2009–2010). Education: Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, UNICAMP (2011) Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, UNICAMP (2013) PhD in Mechanical Engineering, UNICAMP (2018) His research focuses on structural dynamics, wave-based methods, and metamaterials, with specialization in elastic/acoustic metamaterials, piezoelectric smart materials, and wave propagation phenomena. Key interests include topological modes, interface states in quasicrystals, and robustness of metamaterial systems. His articles explore topics like programmable defects in piezoelectric metamaterials, topological states in quasicrystals, and wave localization mechanisms. Recent work emphasizes non-Hermitian systems and stochastic variability in engineered structures. While no formal awards are listed, his extensive international collaborations and visiting positions reflect his academic impact. He teaches courses on structural dynamics, vibration analysis, and mechanical design at TU/e.

• Computational Imaging
• X-ray Physics
• Ptychography
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Manuel Guizar-Sicairos is Associate Professor of Physics at EPFL's School of Basic Sciences and heads the Computational X-ray Imaging group at PSI. His research develops advanced computational imaging methods for synchrotron X-ray applications including ptychography, nanotomography, and phase retrieval techniques. Honors include multiple innovation awards, SPIE/OSA fellowships, and the ICO Prize. Research publications demonstrate consistent focus on advancing nanoscale imaging capabilities with applications spanning integrated circuits, biological tissues, and materials science. As confidential advisor for Respect@PSI, he supports diversity in research environments. Laboratory develops novel reconstruction strategies for industrial and scientific applications.

Tagbo H.R. Niepaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biomaterials
• Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering
• Colloids
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Tagbo H.R. Niepa is the Arthur Hamerschlag Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. His research focuses on tackling drug-resistant pathogens, interfacial biofilms, and microbiome engineering through physicochemical innovations. Education: Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, Syracuse University (2014) B.S., Bioengineering, Syracuse University (2009) Transferred from University of Dortmund, Germany Research Interests center on: Electrochemical eradication of antibiotic-resistant biofilms and persister cells Interfacial biofilm dynamics at oil-water and biomedical interfaces Microbiome replication via microencapsulation and nanoculture systems Article Trends span antimicrobial materials, electrochemical therapies, microfluidic platforms, and environmental bioremediation, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to microbial control. Scientific Awards: National Institutes of Health Director’s New Innovator Award National Science Foundation CAREER Award Rising Star of Mechanical Engineering, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (2024) Advising includes Ph.D., Master’s, and undergraduate students working on projects like smart bandages, bioremediation, and microbial nanocultures. His lab also administers the Bugs as Materials summer internship program. Labs & Teams include the μBiointerface Lab and collaborations with institutions like the University of Pennsylvania, University of Pittsburgh, and Syracuse University.