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SUMMARY:Neuroscience Spring 2025 Seminar Series: "Unraveling the Behavioral Complexity of Social Dominance Hierarchies in Mice."
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URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/neuroscience-spring-2025-seminar-series-unraveling-the-behavioral-complexity-of-social-dominance-hierarchies-in-mice/
LOCATION:Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC)\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Neuroscience
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SUMMARY:Photonics Initiative Seminar: Arthur D. Yaghjian
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Arthur D. Yaghjian (Electromagnetics Research) \nRobust Field-Based Antenna Quality Factor\nAbstract – New field-based quality factors Q(ω) are derived for antennas with known fields produced by an input current. These Q(ω) are remarkably robust because they equal the input-impedance bandwidth quality factor QZ(ω) when the input impedance is available. Like QZ(ω)\, the field-based Q(ω) is independent of the choice of origin of the antenna fields and is impervious to extra lengths of transmission lines and surplus reactances. These robust field-based quality factors are used to derive new lower bounds on the quality factors (upper bounds on the bandwidths) of spherical-mode antennas that improve upon the previous Chu/(Collin-Rothschild) lower bounds for spherical modes. \nBio –  Dr. Arthur D. Yaghjian received the B.S.\, M.S.\, and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from Brown University in 1964\, 1966\, and 1969\, and an Honorary Doctorate from the Technical University of Denmark in 2020. After teaching for a year\, he joined the research staff of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)\, Boulder\, CO in 1971 and transferred in 1983 to the Air Force Research Laboratories\, Bedford\, MA until 1996 when he became an independent researcher. His early research at NIST helped pioneer the development of probe-corrected near-field antenna measurements for accurately characterizing modern antennas in both the frequency and time domains. More recently\, he has extended the spherical-wave near-field antenna theory to the rigorous analysis of the partially coherent fields radiated by the sun and other stars. His research in electromagnetic theory has led to the fundamental determination of electromagnetic fields in spatially dispersive as well as temporally dispersive natural materials and metamaterials. He has derived the definitive microscopic and macroscopic force and energy expressions for both diamagnetic and paramagnetic media. He has contributed significantly to the determination and fundamental understanding of the classical equations of motion of accelerated charged particles. In the area of high-frequency diffraction\, he and Robert Shore obtained convenient robust expressions for incremental length diffraction coefficients that are currently used to predict bistatic scattering and reflector antenna performance in commercial high-frequency computer codes. His work with Steven Best on the fundamental characterization of antennas\, including the determination of the upper bounds on the bandwidth of complex antennas\, has had a major impact on the research and development of modern electrically small antennas. He holds the patent on supergain electrically small antennas. He is an IEEE Life Fellow and has been an IEEE-APS Distinguished Lecturer. He has received the IEEE Electromagnetics award\, the IEEE-APS Distinguished Achievement award\, four IEEE Schelkunoff prize paper awards\, and has written two well-referenced books\, one co-authored with Thorkild Hansen. \nThis is an in-person seminar.  If you opt to join via zoom use meeting ID 595 955 6744 Passcode 842444
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/photonics-initiative-seminar-arthur-d-yaghjian/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photonics
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250407T140000
DTSTAMP:20260913T110844
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SUMMARY:Interdisciplinary Seminar Series featuring Associate Professor Dr. Xi Chen
DESCRIPTION:EvapoFlex: Water-responsive Materials for Evaporation Energy Harvesting \nMany important physiological functions of living organisms (e.g.\, plant seed dispersal\, bacterial spore activation) rely on water-responsive (WR) materials that mechanically deform in response to changes in relative humidity. Recently\, biological WR materials have been shown to generate significantly higher energy actuation compared to all known animal muscles and mechanical actuators. These materials have enabled the development of evaporation energy harvesting generators that operate autonomously when placed at a suitable air-water vapor interface. Theoretical and physical studies suggest that these devices are highly scalable and could produce power densities comparable to current solar and wind farms\, while mitigating the intermittency issue that is often experienced by these renewable energy sources. \nTo transform the field of WR materials and their associated evaporation energy harvesting techniques\, we employ a convergent and deeply interdisciplinary approach. We term this overall effort EvapoFlex. We expect that EvapoFlex will establish a comprehensive framework to harness the ubiquitous and untapped energy embodied within natural and industrial evaporative water sources for actuation\, renewable energy conversion\, and environmental protection. We see our energy production system as highly unorthodox yet promising\, and admittedly a high-risk/high-reward enterprise. If successful\, EvapoFlex will lead to a previously unrecognized clean energy resource of water evaporation with power production potential comparable to that of current solar and wind farms\, but at a much lower economic and resource cost\, few intermittency issues\, and with a high potential for public acceptance.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/interdisciplinary-seminar-series-featuring-associate-professor-dr-xi-chen/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T113000
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SUMMARY:Seminar in Biochemistry\, Biophysics\, and Biodesign: Stephen D. Fried\, Assistant Professor Department of Chemistry
DESCRIPTION:Abstract: Recent advances in artificial intelligence have addressed a long-standing question in protein biophysics: What is the relationship between a protein’s primary sequence and its native three-dimensional structure? On the other hand\, the process by biosynthesis or following their denaturation is perilous\, complex\, and much less predictable. Many proteins misfold\, a process which can sometimes be reverted (but not always) through chaperones\, and is moreover associated with a wide range of ailments\, particularly neurodegenerative diseases. My lab became interested in delineating which (kinds of) proteins are capable of refolding into their native conformations spontaneously versus which ones require chaperone assistance. To do so\, we developed limited proteolysis mass spectrometry (LiP-MS) methods\, a structural proteomic approach that can interrogate protein conformation and misfolding on the proteome scale. These experiments provide a holistic view of what properties facilitate refoldability and have highlighted an important and unexpected role for intrinsically disordered regions. In this talk\, I want to emphasize that despite great strides in AI-based tools\, there are still many surprises for this field. For instance\, we have recently discovered a case of a protein whose misfolded form is even more kinetically stable than its native form. We also have documented a case of a protein whose folding is obstructed (rather than promoted) by the chaperone\, Trigger Factor. Though it remains to be seen how widespread these “unusual” cases are\, these results highlight the importance of us continuing to think deeply about protein folding with the spirit of curiosity and exploration\, and showcases the power of emerging proteome-wide experimental approaches. \n  \nPlease use this link to access Zoom. \nMeeting ID: 914 4825 7859\nPasscode: asrc+ccny
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/seminar-in-biochemistry-biophysics-and-biodesign-stephen-d-fried-assistant-professor-department-of-chemistry/
LOCATION:Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC)\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Structural Biology
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SUMMARY:Photonics Initiative Seminar: Weidong Zhou
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Weidong Zhou\, Photonics Center\, University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) \nScaling towards high-power single-mode PCSELs and PCSEL Arrays\n(Photonic Crystal Surface-Emitting Lasers)  \nAbstract \nWhen it was first invented 60 years ago\, the laser was described as “A solution looking for a problem”. Few predicted that lasers would ultimately support multi-trillion-dollar photonics-enabled markets today. Based on the Fano resonances in photonic crystal cavities and transfer printing heterogeneous integration platform\, we have been working on next-generation semiconductor photonic crystal lasers and related heterogeneously integrated nanophotonic and optoelectronic devices for chip-scale integrated system applications. In this talk\, I will first describe how hybrid and monolithic photonic crystal lasers can address the grand challenges of energy-efficient on-chip lasers\, followed by presentations on scaling challenges in photonic crystal surface-emitting lasers (PCSELs) with high-power\, high brightness\, and high speed. In the second part\, I will discuss heterogeneously integrated photonic crystal optoelectronic devices based on the micro transfer printing process\, including high-speed photonic crystal spatial light modulators and monolayer graphene total absorption in critically coupled photonic crystal cavities and designs toward high speed reconfigurable intelligent surfaces. \nWeidong Zhou is a Distinguished University Professor and Janet and Mike Greene Professor at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). He obtained BS and ME degrees from Tsinghua University\, China\, and a Ph.D. degree from University of Michigan\, Ann Arbor. After graduation\, he spent three years at CIENA Corporation working on optical transceiver modules and subsystems for optical communication systems. Prof. Zhou and his group have made significant contributions to semiconductor heterogeneously integrated photonic crystal membrane photonics\, especially photonic crystal lasers\, modulators\, and sensors\, for integrated silicon photonics and flexible optoelectronics. He has published over 400 journal papers and conference presentations\, including many papers published in high-impact journals such as Nature Photonics\, Nature Communications\, Nature Biomedical Engineering\, etc. He has also delivered over 100 invited conference talks. Dr. Zhou is a fellow of SPIE\, a fellow of Optica\, a senior member of IEEE\, and a member of APS and AAAS. He is the Director of UTA Photonics Center. \nThis is an in-person seminar. If you opt to join via zoom use Meeting ID 851 2782 3775\, Passcode 563639
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/photonics-initiative-seminar-weidong-zhou/
LOCATION:ASRC 5th Floor Data Visualization Room\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photonics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T110000
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SUMMARY:Photonics Initiative Seminar: Danial Motlagh
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Danial Motlagh\,  Xanadu \nTitle: A Renaissance in Materials Discovery \nAbstract – Quantum computers have the potential to transform materials discovery for next-generation technologies from a slow and expensive trial and error process into a fast\, cost-effective\, simulation-driven endeavour. In this talk\, I’ll share our vision for a quantum-accelerated materials discovery pipeline and the regimes we believe quantum computers can have the greatest impact in solving real-world problems. I’ll walk through our recent progress toward that goal by introducing our newly developed suite of quantum algorithms for studying functional properties of photoactive materials and our efforts in connecting them to real-world energy applications. \nBio – Danial Motlagh entered the field of quantum computing during his computer science studies at the University of Toronto. Ever since\, he’s been dabbling in all things quantum\, utilizing his expertise in algorithms to develop novel and more efficient quantum algorithms. \nDanial Motlagh started at Xanadu (www.xanadu.ai) two year ago as an intern and now he is the Lead Quantum Algorithm Scientist. \nThis is an in-person seminar. If you opt to join via zoom use Meeting ID 856 1085 4811\, Passcode 739177
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/photonics-initiative-seminar-danial-motlagh/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photonics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T130000
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SUMMARY:Seminar in Biochemistry\, Biophysics\, and Biodesign: Benjamin Schuster\, Assistant Professor Department of Chemistry and Biochemical Engineering
DESCRIPTION:Negative noodles\, and positive ones too: Biophysics and bioengineering of intrinsically disordered proteins \nIntrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs) do not fold into a fixed three-dimensional structure\, yet they play important roles in biology. For instance\, many IDPs phase separate into biomolecular condensates that function as membrane-less organelles in cells. If IDPs are somewhat like a cooked noodle\, then condensates are roughly akin to a ball of cooked spaghetti\, or perhaps pasta primavera. In this talk\, I will describe three recent studies from my lab and collaborators\, relating to the biophysics and bioengineering of these “noodles.” I will begin by discussing engineered IDPs (including highly charged sequences) that have provided new insights into the molecular grammar of protein phase separation. Second\, I will present biophysical insights into the role of protein condensation in the SARS-CoV-2 viral lifecycle\, focusing on how phosphorylation within a cationic disordered\nregion toggles the material state and function of nucleocapsid protein condensates. Third\, I will demonstrate how nanoparticle surface engineering allowed us to achieve controlled and orthogonal partitioning of large particles into IDP condensates. Together\, these vignettes help link IDP sequence\, phase behavior\, rheology\, and function\, with implications for condensate biology and therapeutic targeting of condensates in disease.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/seminar-in-biochemistry-biophysics-and-biodesign-benjamin-schuster-assistant-professor-department-of-chemistry-and-biochemical-engineering/
LOCATION:Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC)\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Structural Biology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250501T120000
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SUMMARY:Neuroscience Spring 2025 Seminar Series: "Early-life gut inflammation drives sex-dependent shifts in the microbiome-endocrine-brain axis."
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, May 1 for an exciting talk with Annie Ciernia\, Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of British Columbia\, titled “Early-life gut inflammation drives sex-dependent shifts in the microbiome-endocrine-brain axis.” The talk\, hosted by Professor Pinar Ayata\, is a part of the Neuroscience Initiative’s Spring 2025 seminar series. \nAttend in person at the CUNY ASRC Auditorium or via Zoom at https://bit.ly/4lq7Alr
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/neuroscience-spring-2025-seminar-series-early-life-gut-inflammation-drives-sex-dependent-shifts-in-the-microbiome-endocrine-brain-axis/
LOCATION:Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC)\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Neuroscience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T170000
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SUMMARY:CUNYSciCom's 2025 Symposium
DESCRIPTION:A panel of judges (a science professor\, a trained public liaison\, and an undergraduate student) will give feedback to all participants\, and cash prizes of up to $500 will be awarded! Sponsored by the Doctoral and Graduate Student Council\, the GC Biology Department\, and external donor funding. \nHosted By \n\nBiology\nDoctoral and Graduate Students’ Council\nAdjunct Project\n\nAdmission Price \nFree \nRegister \nRegister to attend in-person or virtually here (Non-CUNY attendees will need a photo ID). \nWrap up the academic year with CUNYSciCom’s annual Communicating Your Science Symposium where students can win prizes for the best science presentations. The annual symposium challenges student scientists to present and explain their research to two different audiences—their peers and the general public—in short\, contained presentations that include contextual descriptions of the work\, visual aids\, and an audience Q&A. \nEmail us with any questions! cunyscicom@gmail.com \nLocation \nThis event is taking place in-person at the Advanced Science Research Center’s Main Auditorium (85 St. Nicholas Terrace New York\, NY 10031). \nFeatured Student Presenters \nTBA \nKeynote Speaker \nBen Taylor\, Nerd Nite \nFull Schedule \n9:30 a.m. – Registration + coffee\n10:00 a.m. – Welcome/Overview Talk\n10:10 a.m. – Presentation Block 1\n11:30 a.m. – Keynote Speaker; Mini activity; Intro to lunch thought activity\n12:15 p.m. –  Lunch\n1:10 p.m. – Presentation Block 2\n2:30 p.m. – Dismiss judges to discuss awards\n2:35 p.m. – Discuss lunchtime thought activity\n2:45 p.m. –  Announce Awards\n3:00 p.m. – Social Hour (until 5:00 p.m.)
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/cunyscicoms-2025-symposium/
LOCATION:Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC)\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sciences,Nanoscience,Neuroscience,Photonics,Structural Biology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T110000
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SUMMARY:Photonics Initiative Seminar: Andrea Fiore
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Andrea Fiore\, Eindhoven University of Technology. \nNanophotonics on the Tip of a Fiber\nAbstract – By transferring nanopatterned semiconductor membranes on the tip of optical fibers\, we combine the power of nanophotonics with the flexibility of fiber sensing. In this talk I will discuss a variety of fiber-tip sensors of physical and biochemical parameters based on this Membrane-on-Fiber technology. \nBio – Andrea Fiore holds a PhD degree in Optics from the University of Orsay\, and has previously worked in Thales Research and Technology (Orsay\, France)\, at the University of California at Santa Barbara\, at the Italian National Research Council (Rome\, Italy)\, and at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (Switzerland).  Prof. Fiore has been the recipient of the ‘Professeur boursier’ (Switzerland) and ‘Vici’ (The Netherlands) personal grants\, and has been awarded the 2006 ISCS ‘Young Scientist’ Award (International Symposium on Compound Semiconductors). He has acted as principal investigator in several national projects\, team leader in many EU projects\, coordinator of EU-FP6 project ‘SINPHONIA’ and of the Dutch national program ‘Nanoscale Quantum Optics’. He has led a 20 M€ NWO Gravitation program on Integrated Nanophotonics and he has co-founded the Eindhoven Hendrik Casimir Institute. He has coauthored over 180 journal articles and given around 60 invited talks at international conferences. He also co-founded three spin-offs\, nanoPHAB\, MantiSpectra and Firefly Sensing\, which commercialize nanophotonic technologies developed in his group. \nThis is an in-person seminar. If you opt to join via zoom use Meeting ID 883 7886 8895\, Passcode 345888
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/photonics-initiative-seminar-andrea-fiore/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photonics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260913T110844
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SUMMARY:Epigenetics Core User Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, June 10 at 10 a.m. for a one-day event designed for CUNY ASRC Epigenetics Core Facility users. If you are interested in the latest solutions and research applications of our single-cell gene expression platforms\, this event will feature highly informative sessions\, including updates on new applications from 10x Genomics and Genewiz\, as well as presentations from active users conducting cutting-edge research in the field. \nFeatured sessions include: \n\nNew GEM-X and Flex workflow from 10x Genomics to enable higher throughput\, more costeffective\nsingle cell/nuclei profiling.\nBest practice for single-cell Sample Preparation and a live Data Analysis demo.\nAnnouncement of a new ASRC Epigenetics Core partnership with Genewiz\nResearch presentations from current users using single cell gene expression profiling.\nEpigenetics Core Pilot Research Award – Apply for a chance to win a FREE single-cell\nproject!!\n\nWe are asking all guests to register at https://tinyurl.com/5n6dn2hp \nJoin us in person at the CUNY ASRC in the Data Visualization Room (5th floor) or via Zoom at https://tinyurl.com/bdf6jz6v
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/epigenetics-core-user-group-meeting/
LOCATION:Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC)\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Neuroscience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T120000
DTSTAMP:20260913T110844
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SUMMARY:Photonics Initiative Seminar: Angel Rubio
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Angel Rubio\, Max Planck Institute \n\nCavity Quantum Electrodynamics for Quantum Materials Design\n\n\n \nAngel Rubio\n\nMax Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter\, Luruper Chaussee 149\, 22761 Hamburg\, Germany\nInitiative for Computational catalysis (ICC) and Center for Computational Quantum Physics (CCQ) Flatiron Institute\,  10010 NY\, USA\n\n\n\n\nAbstract – A central challenge in computational physics is the accurate modeling and control of quantum materials under the influence of light. Traditional approaches such as Time-Dependent Density Functional Theory (TDDFT) have enabled progress in simulating light-driven phenomena\, but new frameworks are required to capture the effects of quantized electromagnetic fields on matter at equilibrium. In this context\, Cavity Materials Engineering has emerged as a powerful paradigm\, enabling ground-state modifications of materials by embedding them in optical cavities and leveraging vacuum fluctuations\, rather than external driving or photon excitation. This “dark” regime departs from conventional polaritonic physics by targeting the material ground state directly. When coupled to intrinsic nonlinearities—such as anharmonic phonon modes or metastable phases—vacuum fluctuations can induce macroscopic changes in material properties\, including superconductivity\, magnetism\, and structural transitions. The mechanism is conceptually similar to boson-mediated interactions in condensed matter\, yet uniquely exploits the electromagnetic vacuum as the mediating field. To model these phenomena\, we present the conceptual foundations of Quantum Electrodynamical Density Functional Theory (QEDFT)—a first-principles framework that seamlessly incorporates light-matter interactions into electronic structure theory. We will introduce its key theoretical principles and highlight recent applications demonstrating how cavity quantum electrodynamics can be used to predict and control emergent phases of quantum matter. This approach opens new frontiers in material design at the intersection of quantum optics and many-body physics. \n\n\nSome relevant  recent references\n\nEngineering quantum materials with chiral optical cavities \, H. Hübener\, U. D. Giovannini\, C. Schäfer\, J. Andberger\, M. Ruggenthaler\, J. Faist\, and A. Rubio Nature materials 20\, 438-442 (2021)\nQuantum materials engineering by structured cavity vacuum fluctuations}\\H. Hübener\, E. Vi\~nas Bostr\”om\, M. Claassen\, S. Latini\, A. Rubio Mater. Quantum. Technol. {\bf 4} 023002 (2024) (link https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/2633-4356/ad4e8b/pdf)\nCavity engineered phonon-mediated superconductivity in MgB2 from first principles quantum electrodynamics\, I-T. Lu\, Dongbin Shin\, Mark Kamper Svendsen\, Hannes Hübener\, Umberto De Giovannini\, Simone Latini\, Michael Ruggenthaler\, Angel Rubio\, Proceedings of the National Academy of Science USA (PNAS) 121\, e2415061121 (2024) \nControlling the magnetic state of the proximate quantum spin liquid α-RuCl3 with an optical cavity\,  Emil Vinas Boström\, Adithya Sriram\, Martin Claassen\, Angel Rubio\, npj Computational Materials 9\, 202 (2023)\nThe ferroelectric photo ground state of SrTiO3: Cavity materials engineering\, S. Latini\, D. Shin\, S. A. Sato\, C. Schäfer\, U. D. Giovannini\, H. Hübener\, and A. Rubio PNAS 118\, e2105618118 (2021)\nUnderstanding polaritonic chemistry from ab initio quantum electrodynamics\, M. Ruggenthaler\, D. Sidler\, A. Rubio\, Chemical Reviews 123\, 11191 (2023)\nTheory of quantum light-matter interaction in cavities: Extended systems and the long wavelength approximation\, Mark Kamper Svendsen\, Michael Ruggenthaler\, Hannes Hübener\, Christian Schäfer\, Martin Eckstein\, Angel Rubio\, Simone Latini  arXiv: arXiv:2312.17374\nCavity Spectroscopy for Strongly Correlated Systems\, Lukas Grunwald\, Emil Viñas Boström\, Mark Kamper Svendsen\, Dante M. Kennes\, Angel Rubio\, arXiv:2410.21515\n\n\n\nBio – Prof. Angel Rubio received his PhD in Physics with honors from the University of Valladolid in 1991 where he did fundamental work on the structural and optical properties of metallic clusters. Then moved to a postdoctoral position at UC Berkeley-Physics (92-95) where he predicted a new type of boron-nitride nanotubes (PRB1994) triggering their ensuing experimental synthesis. Between 1994 and 2001 as Professor at UVA he started the ab initio materials research open-source project octopus used now by over 1000 groups worldwide. Diverse Professorships at École Polytechnique Paris\, FU Berlin and Montpellier followed. In 2001 he moved as Chair of Condensed Matter Physics at UPV/EHU. There he engaged in highly successful work on modeling of excited-state properties of materials and nanostructures setting the foundations of modern theoretical spectroscopy (RMP2002). In August 2014 he accepted the position as Max Planck Director. There he has pioneered the development of quantum electrodynamical density functional theory (QEDFT)\, a novel theoretical framework for strong light-matter phenomena in chemistry and materials sciences (PNAS2015\, Nat.Rev.Chem.2018). His work has been recognized by several awards\, including the 2023 Spanish National Physics Prize “Blas Cabrera” 2018 Max Born medal and prize\, 2016 Medal of the Spanish Royal Physical Society and the 2014 Premio Rey Jaime I for basic research\, and more\, and elected member of different academies\, including the German Leopoldina Academy and Berlin-Brandenburgischen Akademie der Wissenschaften\, the European Academy of Sciences\, the Academia Europaea\, and a foreign associate member of the National Academy of Sciences (USA).\n\n\nThis is an in-person seminar. If you opt to join via zoom use Meeting ID 811 0958 3496 \, Passcode 587165
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/photonics-initiative-seminar-angel-rubio/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photonics
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SUMMARY:Dissertation Defense - Ipek Selcen (Biochemistry)
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, June 4th for Ipek Selcen’s Dissertation Defense Seminar! \nAttend in person at the CUNY ASRC Auditorium or via Zoom. Please refer to the flyer for more details.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/dissertation-defense-ipek-selcen-phd-program-in-biochemistry/
LOCATION:Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC)\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Neuroscience
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SUMMARY:Neuroscience Spring 2025 Seminar Series: "The neural circuits underlying overgeneralization."
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, June 5 for an exciting talk with Rene Hen\, Professor of Neuroscience at Columbia University\, titled “The neural circuits underlying overgeneralization.” The talk\, hosted by Professor Susana Mingote\, is a part of the Neuroscience Initiative’s Spring 2025 seminar series. \nAttend in person at the CUNY ASRC Auditorium or via Zoom at https://bit.ly/4cqJEud
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/neuroscience-spring-2025-seminar-series-the-neural-circuits-underlying-overgeneralization/
LOCATION:Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC)\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Neuroscience
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SUMMARY:Epigenetics Core User Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a one-day event designed for ASRC Epigenetics Core Facility users interested in the latest solutions and research applications of our single-cell gene expression platforms. This event will feature highly informative sessions\, including updates on new applications from 10x Genomics and Genewiz\, as well as presentations from active users conducting cutting-edge research in the field. \nPlease refer to event flyer and agenda for details. \nRegister Now!
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/epigenetics-core-user-group-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC)\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Neuroscience
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SUMMARY:Structural Biology Special Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Mycobacteriophage structure reveals the molecular architecture for its host interaction and viral genome ejection \nRecent reports highlight the efficacy of engineered mycobacteriophages to treat non-tuberculosis mycobacterial disease. Molecular-level insights into mycobacteriophage architecture and host interactions could allow structure-guided phage engineering to increase efficacy and broaden host range\, but such information is currently unavailable. We describe the cryo-EM structure of mycobacteriophage Douge at resolutions ranging from 2.18 to 4.0 Å. Our atomic model reveals that the assembly of this 400 nm-long\, pin-shaped phage\, containing 1105 protein subunits assembled into a complete siphophage\, coated with 919 glycan-binding domains for mycobacterial cell surface interactions. Our structure also suggests a unique way of the tape measurement protein (TMP) for DNA gating mechanism. When filled with viral genome\, the channel spann ing the connector\, tail\, and baseplate is sealed by tape measure proteins\, providing a genome gating system\, and requiring limited structural changes for genome ejection upon phage–host contact. Nanometer-resolution cryo-ET snapshots of phage–host interactions show that the baseplate remains attached to the mycobacterial outer membrane during viral genome ejection. This study reveals high-resolution structural details of this mycobacteriophage and its interaction with host glycans.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/structural-biology-special-seminar/
LOCATION:ASRC 5th Floor Data Visualization Room\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Structural Biology
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SUMMARY:The 13th ETOPIM International Conference
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited! Join us at the CUNY ASRC from June 16 to June 20 for the 13th ETOPIM international conference on elastic\, electrical\, transport\, and optical properties of inhomogeneous media. The conference\, hosted by the Photonics Initiative\, aims to discuss experimental and theoretical developments in the field of inhomogeneous materials and metamaterials. The week-long event will consist of exciting and informative talk’s from visionary scientists\, poster sessions\, networking opportunities\, and more. \nLearn more and read the conference’s full agenda at https://bit.ly/3FRBcZ3 \n \nDownload the Flyer
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/the-13th-etopim-international-conference/
LOCATION:Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC)\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photonics
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250617T110000
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SUMMARY:The 2025 Research and Innovation Marathon Relay
DESCRIPTION:Accelerating toward water security: how can we use citizen science and innovative low-cost sensor technologies? \nA world-wide marathon relay of ideas and recommendations to empower community-based water research. \nThis event will take place over a 24-hour period. The relay will start at the CUNY ASRC at 12 p.m. on June 16\, 2025. Register to attend at https://bit.ly/42SRM2n \nBuilding on the CUNY ASRC 2023 global virtual marathon\, the 2025 marathon will leverage existing networks of students\, educators\, scientists\, and citizen scientists working together to find solutions to water related issues using scientifically useful sensors monitored by community volunteers working with scientists. Framed as a debate\, the event addresses two central questions: \n\nHow can we empower and build the capacity of communities to develop science-based solutions to their water problems using GLOBE and other citizen science programs?\nHow can we leapfrog the collection and analysis of data using 3D printing\, DIY low-cost sensors\, existing open data frameworks\, and other technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI)?\n\nThe debate will consider the domains of data and information\, capacity development\, governance\, innovations\, and financing. \nSectors such as agriculture\, health and energy have a major impact on the use and quality of water. Universities can join hands in a dialogue with governmental\, civil society especially citizen science organizations\, and business stakeholders to improve this situation. Together this alliance encompasses a large diversity of perspectives and uses knowledge from a broad set of scientific disciplines. \nHow does it work? \nThe event will start on June 16\, 2025 at 12 p.m. in New York at the CUNY ASRC\, while broadcast via Zoom\, and continue online around the world until the final discussion session at 11 a.m. ET June 17\, 2025. \nAll participating institutes will be organized in region and time zone groupings. In these groups a central hub will lead the debate. The central group hub passes the debate on to the next central group hub. All sessions will take place in Zoom and are open to participants from the two time zones. \nAfter nine sessions and 24 hours\, there will be a final synthesis session during the 2025 Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress. \nThe groups and example locations are shown in the table below. \n\n\n\nNYC Day\nSession\nNYC Time (EST)\nLocal Time\n\n\nNYC (Opening)\n\n12:00 – 13:00 EST (16 June)\n\n\n\nNorth America\nUS/Canada\n12:00 – 14:00 EST (16 June)\n11:00 – 13:00 (16 June)\n\n\nNorth America\nUS/Canada/Mexico\n12:00 – 14:00 EST (16 June)\n10:00 – 12:00 (16 June)\n\n\nNorth America\nUS/Canada – Pacific Rim\n12:00 – 14:00 EST (16 June)\n9:00 – 11:00 (16 June)\n\n\nNorth America\nUS (Alaska)\n12:00 – 14:00 EST (16 June)\n8:00 – 10:00 (16 June)\n\n\nBREAK\n\n14:00 – 15:00 EST (16 June)\n\n\n\nSouth America/Caribbean\nPeru\n15:00 – 17:00 EST (16 June)\n14:00 – 16:00 (16 June)\n\n\nSouth America/Caribbean\nArgentina\n15:00 – 17:00 EST (16 June)\n16:00 – 18:00 (16 June)\n\n\nSouth America/Caribbean\nParaguay\n15:00 -17:00  EST (16 June)\n16:00 -18:00 (16 June)\n\n\nSouth America/Caribbean\nBolivia\n15:00 – 17:00 EST (16 June)\n15:00 – 17:00 (16 June)\n\n\nSouth America/Caribbean\nEast Brazil\n15:00 – 17:00 EST (16 June)\n16:00 – 18:00 (16 June)\n\n\nPacific Islands\nUS (Hawaii)\n17:00 – 19:00 EST (16 June)\n11:00 – 13:00 (16 June) \n\n\nPacific Islands\nEast Polynesia\n17:00 – 19:00 EST (16 June)\n12:00 – 14:00 (16 June) \n\n\nPacific Islands\nKiribati\n17:00 – 19:00 EST (16 June)\n9:00 – 11:00 (17 June)\n\n\nPacific Islands\nVanuatu\n17:00 – 19:00 EST (16 June)\n8:00 – 10:00 (17 June)\n\n\nPacific Islands\nGuam\n17:00 – 19:00 EST (16 June)\n7:00 – 9:00 (17 June)\n\n\nBREAK\n\n19:00 – 20:00 EST (16 June)\n\n\n\nWest Pacific Rim\nSydney\n20:00 – 22:00 EST (16 June)\n10:00 – 12:00 (17 June)\n\n\nWest Pacific Rim\nPerth\n20:00 – 22:00 EST (16 June)\n8:00 – 10:00 (17 June)\n\n\nWest Pacific Rim\nTokyo\n20:00 – 22:00 EST (16 June)\n9:00 – 11:00 (17 June)\n\n\nWest Pacific Rim\nAuckland\n20:00 – 22:00 EST (16 June)\n12:00 – 14:00 (17 June)\n\n\nSouth East Asia/China\nChina/Manila\n22:00 – 00:00 EST (16-17 June)\n10:00 – 12:00 (17 June)\n\n\nSouth East Asia/China\nBangkok\n22:00 – 00:00 EST (16-17 June)\n9:00 – 11:00  \n(17 June)\n\n\nBREAK\n\n00:00 – 1:00 EST (17 June)\n\n\n\nSouth/Central Asia\nKarachi\n1:00 – 3:00 EST (17 June)\n10:00 – 13:00 (17 June)\n\n\nSouth/Central Asia\nHyderabad\n1:00 – 3:00 EST (17 June)\n10:30 – 13:30 (17 June)\n\n\nSouth/Central Asia\nKabul\n1:00 – 3:00 EST (17 June)\n9:30 – 11:30 (17 June)\n\n\nSouth/Central Asia\nTashkent\n1:00 – 3:00 EST (17 June)\n10:00 – 12:00 (17 June)\n\n\nBREAK\n\n3:00 – 4:00 EST (17 June)\n\n\n\nMiddle East/Russia\nTehran\n4:00 – 6:00 EST (17 June)\n11:30 – 1:30 (17 June)\n\n\nMiddle East/Russia\nTel Aviv\n4:00 – 6:00 EST (17 June)\n11:00 – 13:00 (17 June)\n\n\nMiddle East/Russia\nIstanbul\n4:00 – 6:00 EST (17 June)\n11:00 – 13:00 (17 June)\n\n\nMiddle East/Russia\nMoscow\n4:00 – 6:00 EST (17 June)\n11:00 – 13:00 (17 June)\n\n\nAfrica\nAddis Ababa\n6:00 – 8:00 EST (17 June)\n13:00 – 15:00 (17 June)\n\n\nAfrica\nCape Town\n6:00 – 8:00 EST (17 June)\n12:00 – 14:00 (17 June)\n\n\nAfrica\nLagos\n6:00 – 8:00 EST (17 June)\n11:00 – 13:00 (17 June)\n\n\nBREAK\n\n8:00 – 9:00 EST (17 June)\n\n\n\nEurope\nAthens\n9:00 – 11:00 EST (17 June)\n16:00 – 18:00 (17 June)\n\n\nEurope\nParis\n9:00 – 11:00 EST (17 June)\n15:00 – 17:00 (17 June)\n\n\nEurope\nLondon\n9:00 – 11:00 EST (17 June)\n14:00 – 16:00 (17 June)\n\n\nEurope\nReykjavik\n9:00 – 11:00 EST (17 June)\n13:00 – 15:00 (17 June)\n\n\nChicago (Closing)\n\n11:00 – 12:00 EST (17 June)\n11:00 – 12:00 (17 June)\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/2025-research-and-innovation-marathon-relay/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sciences
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SUMMARY:Photonics Initiative seminar: Wencan Jin
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Wencan Jin\, Auburn University \nHybrid magnon-phonon cavity realized in a magnetoelastic heterostructure\nAbstract – Strong coupling between two quantized excitations leads to a hybridized state that allows to explore new phenomena and technologies. Phononic excitations\, such as long-lived\, high-overtone acoustic waves\, can host many well-isolated modes at the same frequency. Meanwhile\, magnetic excitations or magnons in magnetically-ordered materials show frequency tunability and can strongly couple with phonons. In this study\, using the combination of analytical model\, epitaxial growth\, and spectroscopy characterization\, we design a hybrid magnon-phonon cavity based on the La0.7Sr0.3MnO3/SrTiO3 (LSMO/STO) heterostructure with magnetoelastic coupling at the interface. Ferromagnetic resonance (FMR) measurements demonstrate strong coupling between the Kittel magnon of LSMO and the standing wave of transverse acoustic phonon of STO\, as evidenced by their anticrossings in the FMR spectra. Remarkably\, when the STO undergoes a cubic-to-tetragonal phase transition at TS~105 K\, the Kittel magnon of LSMO splits into three bands due to the anisotropic strains along the [100]\, [010]\, and [001] crystalline orientations\, forming a network of hybrid magnon-phonon modes that are sensitive to strain engineering. Our work highlights high-quality magnetoelastic heterostructures as a suitable material platform to implement magnon-phonon hybrids\, holding the promise of storing\, encoding\, and transducing coherent information between magnon and phonon modes. \nBio – Wencan Jin graduated from Renmin University of China in 2011. He received his Ph.D. from Columbia University in 2017. He then worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Michigan\, Ann Arbor and joined Auburn University as an Assistant Professor of Physics and Adjunct Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering in 2019. His research focuses on optical spectroscopy (Raman\, SHG) and photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES\, XPS) studies of novel quantum materials with emphasis of ferroic orders in 2D vdW materials and complex oxides. \nThis is an in-person seminar. If you opt to join via zoom use Meeting ID 824 5649 1345\, Passcode 994582
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/photonics-initiative-seminar-wencan-jin/
LOCATION:ASRC 5th Floor Data Visualization Room\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photonics
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SUMMARY:2025 IEEE Workshop: Photonics Automation with Python
DESCRIPTION:Any students or early-career researchers interested in automating photonics experiments with Python? Our Photonics Initiative is hosting a four‑day workshop from July 7 to July 10 that will teach you how to automate optical experiments using Python. LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE. Apply by June 15! \nLearn more and register to attend at bit.ly/3ZSf9YT \n \nDownload the Flyer
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/2025-ieee-workshop-photonics-automation-with-python/
LOCATION:Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC)\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photonics
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SUMMARY:Two-part Photonics Initiative Seminar
DESCRIPTION:This is a two-part Photonics Initiative Seminar\, the first part describing information in light structure and the second part about structuring light in the lab. \nDr. Eileen Otte \nBeyond the Beam: The Potential of Light’s Structure\nWhen light interacts with a medium\, its spatial structure – including amplitude\, phase\, polarization\, angular momenta\, and more – is shaped by the medium’s properties across scales\, from the macro to the nanoscale. For example\, sunlight scattered in the blue daylight sky exhibits intriguing polarization patterns that encode the sun’s position—imperceptible to humans but used by insects like bees for navigation. At much the smaller\, molecular level\, the emission pattern of a single fluorescent molecule depends on its dipole orientation\, allowing nanoscale features to be decoded from the structured light it emits. \nInversely\, structured light can also be deliberately engineered\, making it a powerful tool across a wide range of applications\, including optical micro- and nano-manipulation\, motion sensing\, material machining\, and classical as well as quantum communication and encryption. Used in quantum key distribution\, structured light increases the dimension\, enhancing the information capacity per photon\, noise resilience\, and transmission distance. \nWe will explore how encoding and decoding information in the structure of light opens new avenues for advancing cutting-edge applications and emerging technologies. \nBio   Dr. Eileen Otte joined the Institute of Optics at the University of Rochester as a new faculty member in January 2025. Before\, she was a postdoctoral fellow at the Geballe Laboratory for Advanced Materials (GLAM)\, Stanford University\, advised by Prof. Mark Brongersma. Eileen’s research concentrates on the fundamental properties and diverse applications of structured light fields\, in areas such as singular optics\, nanoscale imaging and sensing\, quantum cryptography\, optical manipulation\, and more. In her postdoctoral research\, Eileen focused on nanoscale light-matter interactions\, combining structured light and nanophotonics. \nEileen performed her PhD work at the University of Muenster\, Germany\, and University of the Witwatersrand\, South Africa; it was honored with summa cum laude as well as the WWU Dissertation Award\, and published as a book in the Springer Theses series. She has also received the Research Award 2020 of the Industrial Club Duesseldorf\, was appointed a junior class member of the NRW Academy of Sciences\, Humanities\, and the Arts\, and was listed among the Emerging Leaders 2021 and Emerging Talents 2021 of IOP’s Journal of Optics. Her postdoctoral research was supported by the PRIME fellowship of the German Academic Exchange Service as well as Stanford’s GLAM Postdoctoral Fellowship. \n  \nDr. Michael de Oliveira\nShaping Light on Demand (with a Few Lines of Code)\nImagine sculpting light—twisting\, shaping\, and imprinting it with structure—as effortlessly as editing an image on a screen. In today’s photonics labs\, this is no longer a fantasy. Spatial light modulators (SLMs) have become versatile\, programmable tools that enable real-time control over light’s spatial and temporal properties\, driving advances in areas like microscopy\, optical tweezing\, quantum optics\, and beyond. This talk offers an accessible introduction to the principles and practice of shaping light with SLMs. We’ll unpack how these devices work\, how phase-only modulation can be used to encode both phase and complex amplitude\, and how to generate a wide range of structured beams—from optical vortices and exotic modes to dynamic space-time beams. We’ll walk through intuitive examples\, practical strategies\, and common challenges\, making this tutorial especially valuable for those new to SLMs or curious about integrating them into automated experimental setups. Whether you’re steering beams\, engineering light fields for nonlinear optics\, or encoding information for quantum communication\, this session will provide a clear and engaging foundation for shaping light in the lab. \nBio  Michael de Oliveira spends most of his time convincing light to do increasingly strange and complicated things—twist\, spin\, heal\, or dance through space-time—using devices like spatial light modulators\, metasurfaces and a generous dose of stubborn optimism. His research focuses on shaping light across multiple degrees of freedom—phase\, polarization\, amplitude\, frequency\, and time—to unlock new effects in photonics\, from ultrafast and nonlinear optics to quantum experiments. He firmly believes that light is just misunderstood—and that with enough patience\, whispered incantations to Maxwell\, and elaborate alignment rituals\, it can be made to do almost anything. Probably. \nMichael joined the ASRC and Prof. Andrea Alù’s group in 2025 as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow. He earned his PhD in Physics from the Politecnico di Milano in collaboration with the Italian Institute of Technology\, where he worked under the supervision of Dr. Antonio Ambrosio on multi-degree-of-freedom control of light for advanced photonic applications. Before that\, he completed his BSc in Astronomy & Astrophysics\, BSc (Honors)\, and MSc in Physics with distinction at the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa\, where he began working with structured light under Prof. Andrew Forbes. \nhttps://gc-cuny-edu.zoom.us/j/83601898127?pwd=JgFROicFhdgwgNush0IbJqyOSfdpP6.1\nMeeting ID: 836 0189 8127       Passcode: 677460 \n2025 07 07 two part seminar
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/two-part-photonics-initiative-seminar/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photonics
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SUMMARY:Music & Neurologic Function
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special talk featuring Dr. Concetta Tomaino\, Executive Director and Founder of the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function. \nAttend in person or join on Zoom. Please refer to event flyer for details.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/music-neurologic-function/
LOCATION:Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC)\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Neuroscience
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SUMMARY:Harlem Community Job Fair
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Harlem Residents and students! Attend our job fair on Friday\, July 18\, 2025\, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to learn about local career opportunities and job training programs. RSVP at https://bit.ly/40jkjxe \nJoin us at the CUNY ASRC to meet representatives from City and Government-related organizations\, non-profits\, educational programs\, employment certification programs\, and more. This job fair is ideal for those seeking entry-level positions or wishing to change career paths. The recommended age is above 18 years old. Companies will have information tables and will be taking resumes and contact information from interested candidates. \nThis Job Fair is led by the Harlem community organization\, Rozelle’s Work in partnership with the IlluminationSpace at the CUNY ASRC. \n \nDownload the Flyer
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/harlem-community-job-fair/
LOCATION:Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC)\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sciences,Nanoscience,Neuroscience,Photonics,Structural Biology
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SUMMARY:Photonics Initiative Seminar: Mohammed Hassan
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Mohammed Th. Hassan\, University of Arizona\nFrom Attosecond Electron Microscopy Imaging To Petahertz Quantum Photonics\nAbstract – We present groundbreaking advancements in ultrafast electron microscopy\, quantum current tunneling in graphene\, and ultrafast squeezed light\, establishing transformative capabilities in attosecond science and technology1\,2. First\, we achieved attosecond temporal resolution in a transmission electron microscope by generating a single isolated attosecond electron pulse\, far surpassing the highest reported imaging resolutions3-5. This novel tool\, termed the “attomicroscope\,” represents the world’s fastest electron microscope\, enabling the imaging and control of electron motion dynamics in graphene. The attosecond electron imaging method offers real-time and spatial insights into the electron motion of neutral matter\, unlocking long-anticipated applications in quantum physics\, chemistry\, and biology5. \nNext\, we report the generation of light-induced quantum tunneling currents in graphene phototransistors in ambient conditions. This phenomenon allows precise measurement and control of field-driven currents\, demonstrating current switching at an unprecedented 630 attoseconds (~1.6 petahertz)6. By modulating the density of photoexcited charge carriers with variable pump laser powers\, we enhanced the graphene phototransistor conductivity and realized various logic gate operations. These findings pave the way for optical switches\, lightwave electronics\, and optical quantum computing7-9. \nLastly\, we extend the use of squeezed light to ultrafast quantum science\, demonstrating the generation of broadband quantum light pulses spanning 0.33 to 0.73 petahertz using a light field synthesizer and four- wave mixing10. These pulses exhibit amplitude squeezing consistent with theoretical predictions\, enabling real-time studies of quantum light-matter interactions. Furthermore\, we demonstrate binary digital data encoding onto these synthesized attosecond-resolved quantum light waveforms\, showcasing potential applications in secure quantum communication. This work sets the stage for ultrafast quantum optoelectronics\, next- generation quantum computing\, and encrypted communication networks capable of petahertz-scale data transmission speeds. \nReferences\n[1] Corkum\, & Krausz\, F. Nat. Phys. 3\, 381-387\, (2007).\n[2] Hassan\, T. et al. Nature 530\, 66-70\, (2016).\n[3] Hassan\, T. et al. Nat. Photon. 11\, 425-430\, (2017).\n[4] Hui\, \, Alqattan\, H.\, Sennary\, M.\, Golubev\, N. V. & Hassan\, M. T. Science Advances 10\, eadp5805\, (2024).\n[5] Hassan\, T. Physics Today 77 38–43 (2024).\n[6] Sennary\, et al. Nature Communications 16\, 4335\, (2025).\n[7] Hui\, et al. Nat. Photon. 16\, 33-37\, (2022).\n[8] Hassan\, T. ACS Photonics 11\, 334-338\, (2024).\n[9] Hui\, et al. Science Advances 9\, eadf1015\, (2023).\n[10]Sennary\, et al. arXiv preprint arXiv:2412.08881\, (2024). \nBio – Dr. Mohammed Hassan is an Associate Professor of Physics and Optical Sciences at The University of Arizona (UA). He earned his Ph.D. from the Max Planck Institute for Quantum Optics in Munich\, Germany\, in 2013\, working in the research group of Prof. Ferenc Krausz (Nobel Laureate\, 2023). He then joined the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) as a postdoctoral scholar in the group of Prof. Ahmed H. Zewail (Nobel Laureate\, 1999)\, where he conducted research until 2017. \nSome of Dr. Hassan scientific achievements can be summarized as follows: \nDr. Hassan is widely recognized for pioneering the field of attosecond electron microscopy\, introducing the “Attomicroscope“—the world’s fastest electron microscope capable of imaging electron motion in real time. This revolutionary tool has opened a new frontier in ultrafast imaging\, enabling direct visualization of electron behavior in solid-state materials and advancing quantum science. \nDr. Hassan group developed the first petahertz quantum phototransistor \, capable of switching on and off in just 630 attoseconds—a speed equivalent to 1.6 petahertz\, or over a million billion times per second. This unprecedented speed was demonstrated using a novel graphene-silicon-graphene (Gr-Si- Gr) transistor structure\, marking a significant leap toward the future of ultrafast light-driven electronics. \nMost recently\, Dr. Hassan has demonstrated all-optical switching and quantum current switching on the attosecond timescale\, setting a new world record for switching speed. Leveraging his expertise in light field synthesis\, he has also developed methods to digital encode data onto ultrafast laser pulses. Additionally\, he has introduced novel methodologies for sampling ultrafast laser light fields and measuring electronic response delays in neutral matter. \nHis research group has also achieved a major milestone in ultrafast quantum optics by demonstrating amplitude-squeezed quantum light\, which he has applied to developing highly secure\, high-speed quantum communication technologies. \nEarly in his career\, Dr. Hassan developed the light field synthesizer\, which enabled the generation of the first optical attosecond pulse—the shortest light pulse ever recorded\, earning recognition in the Guinness World Records. Using this breakthrough technology\, he measured the time it takes for an electron to respond and move\, providing unprecedented insight into ultrafast electron dynamics. He also utilized synthesized waveforms to generate extreme ultraviolet radiation from solids\, offering a new temporal perspective on high harmonic generation and electron behavior in condensed matter. \nDuring his postdoctoral tenure at Caltech\, Dr. Hassan optimized ultrafast optical gating techniques to generate electron pulses\, achieving the shortest electron pulse in an electron microscope. He also contributed to the first imaging of nanoparticle motion in a liquid state using ultrafast electron microscopy. His early breakthroughs were published in leading scientific journals. \nDr. Hassan’s contributions have earned him numerous prestigious honors\, including the International Max Planck Fellowship (2009)\, the Air Force Young Investigator Award (YIP\, 2019)\, and major research grants from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation (2018) and the W. M. Keck Foundation (2019). In 2022\, he received both the Inaugural AFOSR Director’s Research Initiative (DRI) Award and the Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-Serving Institutions (HBCUs/MSIs) Award for his institution.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/photonics-initiative-seminar-mohammed-hassan/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photonics
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SUMMARY:Dissertation Defense - Anfal Abuhilal (Biology)
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Monday\, August 4th for Anfal Abuhilal’s Dissertation Defense Seminar! \nAttend in person at the CUNY ASRC Auditorium or via Zoom. Please refer to the flyer for more details.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/dissertation-defense-anfal-abuhilal/
LOCATION:Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC)\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Neuroscience
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SUMMARY:Photonics Initiative Seminar: Sergio Carbajo
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Sergio Carbajo\, UCLA\nQuantum Filmmaking: Capturing and Controlling Ultrafast Dynamics from Atoms to Applications\nAbstract – The ability to visualize and control quantum systems in action—spanning attosecond electron dynamics to functional protein motions—holds transformative potential for science and technology. Over the past decade\, advances in ultrafast photon and electron sources\, such as optical frequency combs\, X-ray free-electron lasers (XFELs)\, and compact quantum light sources\, have enabled unprecedented spatiotemporal resolution of quantum processes. These tools now allow us to “film” phenomena like photosynthetic water oxidation\, light-triggered protein conformational changes\, and quantum dot-based photon emission\, bridging gaps between fundamental physics and applications in energy\, medicine\, and computing. \nIn this talk\, I will present our recent breakthroughs in attosecond and femtosecond imaging\, including novel QED-based light-matter interactions and compact accelerator technologies that democratize access to ultrafast science. I will further outline a vision for the next decade: leveraging these tools to engineer functional quantum systems\, from scalable photonic quantum computing with high-fidelity cluster states to dynamic protein mapping for personalized medicine. By integrating interdisciplinary approaches—spanning quantum electrodynamics\, molecular biophysics\, and computational algorithms—our work aims to translate atomic-scale insights into solutions for societal challenges. This research not only expands the frontiers of attosecond science but also redefines its role in addressing global needs. \nBio – Carbajo is an assistant professor at the UCLA Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) and the UCLA Physics & Astronomy departments and a visiting professor at Stanford University’s Photon Science Division at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. He is the founder and director of the Quantum Light-Matter Cooperative\, a scientific consortium whose mission is to understand\, design\, and ultimately control light-driven physical processes to help solve interconnected socio-technological challenges. \nHe graduated with a BS in Telecom Engineering from Tecnun\, Universidad de Navarra in 2009. In 2012\, he received his M.Sc. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Colorado State University’s National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center. Later he continued his joint doctoral program simultaneously at the Research Laboratory of Electronics\, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Center for Free Electron Laser Science\, Deutsches Elektronen Synchrotron\, and obtained his Ph.D. in Physics in 2015. He has received several awards recognizing his contributions to ultrafast photon sciences and their application in life and energy sciences\, including the 2024 Nature LSA Rising Star Award\, the 2024 Humboldt Fellow Award\, the 2024 ONR Young Investigator Program award\, the 2023 AFOSR Young Investigator Program award\, the 2021 Horizon Prize from the Royal Society of Chemistry\, the 2021 SPIE Early Career Award\, the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Fellowship in 2019\, SRI 2018 Young Scientist Award\, and the PIER Helmholtz Foundation Dissertation Award in 2015\, among others. He teaches photonics\, ultrafast and quantum optics\, and accelerator physics at UCLA and at the U.S. Particle Accelerator School. He currently holds various patents\, is the author of over 100 peer-reviewed publications – including two book chapters – and has presented his work at over 60 international conferences. \n2025 08 25 Sergio Carbajo Photonics Seminar flier \nZoom Meeting ID: 835 3199 9957   Passcode: 664696
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/photonics-initiative-seminar-sergio-carbajo/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photonics
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SUMMARY:Photonics Initiative Seminar:  Yohannes Abate
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Yohannes Abate\, The University of Georgia \nThere’s Plenty of Interaction at the Bottom\nAbstract – The formulation of quantum mechanics in the late 1920s forever changed physics. More recently\, quantum materials have emerged\, presenting fascinating opportunities in condensed matter physics. Elementary interactions among elements such as photons\, electrons\, phonons\, and other quasiparticles in quantum materials give rise to the emergence of intriguing phases and offer enormous opportunities for the development of quantum technologies. However\, investigating these interactions at the relevant length scale requires high-resolution methods beyond traditional far-field optical imaging and spectroscopy techniques\, which are constrained by the diffraction limit of light. Interestingly\, during the same period in the late 1920s\, a visionary scientist named Synge introduced a groundbreaking concept that could circumvent the diffraction limit. Synge shared his idea with Einstein\, who encouraged him to publish it. After years of pioneering work by various groups\, a powerful modern nano-optical technique\, a variant of Synge’s original idea has emerged that enables high-resolution exploration of plenty of nanoscale interactions\, some of which I will highlight in this talk. I will present examples from two classes of quantum materials\, correlated oxides and van der Waals (vdW) crystals\, that we studied across the visible to terahertz spectrum. Correlated oxides offer exciting opportunities to reconfigure nano-optoelectronic phenomena\, owing to their highly tunable local optical and electronic properties. Our recent results reveal how external perturbations\, such as applied strain\, fields\, or thermal input\, alter dopant distribution at the nanoscale in correlated oxides\, leading to ordered\, reconfigurable phases. This reconfigurability enables the design of robust artificial synapses and opens new frontiers for fundamental understanding of memory\, learning\, and information retention for brain-inspired information processing. In-plane vdW heterostructures composed of atomically thin monolayers with lateral interfaces\, distinct from vertical heterostructures\, can lead to intriguing physical phenomena arising from various interactions\, including intralayer coupling\, lateral strain\, interface defects\, spin-orbit interaction\, correlated electronic fluctuations\, and 2D alloys at interfaces. I will present recent results that provide quantitative insights into the role of these interactions in altering the complex dielectric function of 2D materials at the nanoscale. \nBio – Dr. Yohannes Abate is the Susan Dasher and Charles Dasher MD Professor of Physics at the University of Georgia and Founding Director of the Quantum Science & Engineering Program (https://quantum.uga.edu/). Abate’s condensed matter physics research interests include investigation of nanoscale and quantum phenomena and interactions in two-dimensional materials\, oxide materials\, and quantum emitters. Particularly his group is fascinated by how non-equilibrium or collective quantum phenomena that occur at the atomic/molecular scale result in nanoscale emergent behavior in quantum materials. His group implements various terahertz\, infrared\, optical spectroscopy and scanning probe techniques with diffraction unlimited spatial resolution. \nProfessor Abate joined the University of Georgia (UGA) as an associate professor of physics in August 2017. He received his PhD in Physics at the University of Iowa in 2006. From 2006-2009 he was a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of California\, Berkeley and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. In September of 2009 he has spent time as a Visiting Scientist at the Nano-Photonics Laboratory\, Max-Planck-Institut für Biochemie\, Martinsried\, Germany. He has received the NSF Career Award (2016) and in 2023 he has been selected by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation as one of its 2023 Experimental Physics Investigators. He received the BS degree in physics from Addis Ababa University\, Ethiopia. He is a member of the American Physical Society and Materials Research Society. \n2025 08 28 Yohannes Abate Photonics Seminar flier \nZoom Meeting ID: 873 8977 0653   Passcode: 133893
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/photonics-initiative-seminar-yohannes-abate/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photonics
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SUMMARY:Fall '25 Biochem Seminar: Assistant Professor Enrique R. Rojas
DESCRIPTION:Smart Bacterial Materials\n \nOne of the most common cellular morphologies across nature is the cylinder\, rod\, or bacillus. To achieve this shape\, cells usually reinforce the circumference of the cell to avoid cell widening while allowing elongation. However\, it is not known – in any system – how cells homeostatically specify cell width. I will show\, first\, how the cell wall of Gram-positive bacteria like Bacillus subtilisexhibit extraordinary non-linear mechanical properties\, including both stress-stiffening and stress-softening in different regimes of intracellular pressure. I will next explain how the cell exploits these properties to adaptively execute cell width homeostasis. Our preliminary studies in plant roots reveal that this generic strategy may appear convergently across many systems. \n  \nPlease use this link to access the Zoom meeting. \nFor any questions\, please contact Hyacinth Camillieri at hcamillieri@gc.cuny.edu.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/fall-25-biochem-seminar-assistant-professor-enrique-r-rojas/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Structural Biology
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SUMMARY:Fall '25 Biochem Seminar: Associate Editor Antonio Cerullo
DESCRIPTION:Publishing in Structural Biology\, Biochemistry\, and Biophysics \nScientific progress and publishing are fundamentally intertwined. Therefore\, scientists must master both the pipette and the pen. Antonio Cerullo (CUNY ASRC – Ph.D. in Biochemistry ’23) shares his professional and personal experiences transitioning from bench science to an editorial career. Points of discussion include\, but are not limited to\, the benefits and challenges of working in publishing\, insights into writing successful manuscripts\, trends in biochemistry and biophysics\, navigating peer review\, and how to leverage your scientific background into diverse opportunities. Ultimately\, he seeks to educate scientists of all levels about the publication process and to improve engagement with this critical aspect of science. \n  \n\n\n\nPlease use this link to access Zoom. \nFor any questions\, please contact Hyacinth Camillieri at hcamillieri@gc.cuny.edu.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/fall-25-biochem-seminar-associate-editor-antonio-cerullo/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Structural Biology
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SUMMARY:Nanoscience Guest Speaker: Dr. Tell Tuttle
DESCRIPTION:Abstract: Peptides provide a powerful framework forexploring molecular function\, offering routes to biomaterials\, nanostructures\, and bioactive assemblies. However\, their immense design space makes systematic exploration a daunting task. In this talk\, I will describe our efforts to merge computational chemistry with artificial intelligence to accelerate peptide discovery. I will begin with our studies on tripeptides that form soft materials\, showing how machine learning can expose the hidden principles of molecular assembly. From there\, I will discuss how targeted models enable the design of peptides with specific functions\, including pore formation. Finally\, I will present our ongoing work on using structural descriptors as design objectives and leveraging generative AI to predict peptide co-assemblies. These advances suggest new ways of approaching peptide discovery where algorithms not only guide experimental exploration but also inspire new concepts in molecular design. \nSpeaker Bio: Tell Tuttle is Professor of Theoretical Chemistry and Head of the Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. His research brings together molecular simulation\, machine learning\, and artificial intelligence to explore peptide self-assembly and design functional nanostructures. He has published extensively on the computational discovery of minimal peptide motifs\, the use of AI for targeted sequence design\, and the prediction of peptide co-assemblies. As Head of Department\, he also leads a large research community spanning fundamental and applied chemistry\, with strong links to both industry and interdisciplinary collaboration.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/nanoscience-guest-speaker-dr-tell-tuttle/
LOCATION:ASRC 5th Floor Data Visualization Room\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nanoscience
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