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SUMMARY:Thesis Defense: Seungri (Victor) Kim
DESCRIPTION:The Effects of Nanoconfined Liquid Properties on the Water-Responsive Behavior of Bacterial Cell Walls\n  \nAbstract: Water-responsive (WR) materials have the ability to mechanically swell and shrink in response to changes in relative humidity (RH). These WR materials are used by many biological systems to perform essential tasks; for example\, pinecones use WR materials to release their seeds in dry environments\, and wheat awns open and close to propel seeds into the soil\, driven by daily RH changes. The WR actuation of some biomaterials is extremely powerful\, for example Bacillus subtilis cell walls display record-high actuation energy and power densities of 72 MJ m-3 and 9.1 MW m-3\, surpassing those of all existing muscles and actuator materials. They hold great potential to be used as high-performance actuators for various applications\, including energy harvesting\, robotics\, and morphing structures. However\, the fundamental mechanisms of WR actuation are still poorly understood. Despite the unclear WR mechanism\, recent studies have provided compelling evidence of the critical role that the properties of nanoconfined water play in these observed high-power WR actuation\, and thus\, adjusting the properties of nanoconfined water should substantially affect WR behavior and performance. \nThis thesis investigates the role of nanoconfined liquids in the WR actuation of bacterial cell walls\, focusing on how modifying their behavior can improve WR performance. In this research\, cell walls of E. coli\, S. aureus\, S. cerevisiae and B. subtilis were extracted and used to investigate the properties of their nanoconfined water. Based on these findings\, we further explored the effects of kosmotropic and chaotropic solutes\, known to stabilize or disrupt hydrogen bonding networks\, on the WR performance of B. subtilis cell walls. We discovered that cell walls treated with low-concentration kosmotropic solutes exhibited a significant increase in WR actuation energy density\, reaching 103.3 MJ m-3. However\, higher concentrations of kosmotropic or chaotropic solutes led to decreased WR performance. Our observations suggest the presence of an optimal range for kosmotropic and chaotropic treatments to enhance WR energy density. These findings could be explained by the impact of the solutes on hydration forces and intermolecular interactions\, which affect the ultimate WR pressure. This\, in turn\, provides a pathway towards achieving superior WR actuation performance and advancing the development of high-work-density actuator materials for diverse industrial applications. \n  \nPlease use the Zoom meeting link below if you cannot attend in person. \nMeeting ID: https://ccny.zoom.us/j/8366033109?pwd=WTZZVzRNZllQUWhsc2RnRHdiN1hWUT09 \nLink to Announcement \n 
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/thesis-defense-seungri-victor-kim/
LOCATION:ASRC 5th Floor Data Visualization Room\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nanoscience
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SUMMARY:Photonics Initiative Seminar: Bing Cheng
DESCRIPTION:Terahertz probes of quantum matter: from pairing symmetry to high harmonics\nQuantum materials often harbor emergent orders and phases that reveal themselves at low-energy scales\, around 1 to 10 meV. To investigate these collective behaviors\, we turn to the terahertz energy regime—a crucial window for probing and controlling quantum phenomena. In this talk\, I will present our latest breakthroughs in unraveling the superconducting gap structure of the newly discovered unconventional nickelate superconductors— a topic that has sparked intense debate and remains unresolved. Using both linear and nonlinear terahertz spectroscopy\, we uncovered multiple evidence to demonstrate a cuprate-like d-wave gap structure in nickelate superconductors\, providing key insights to steer future research in this field. Expanding beyond understanding\, I will broaden the discussion to the manipulation of quantum materials through light. I will show how we harness intense terahertz pulses to drive the electronic structure of a Dirac semimetal\, leading to the observation of record-breaking terahertz high harmonics. Our findings position topological materials as promising platforms for delving into high harmonic generation and strong-field physics. \nBrief Bio: Bing Cheng earned his Ph.D. in Johns Hopkins University in Sep 2019. Then he moved to Stanford\, and Ames National Lab\, working as a postdoc researcher. At present\, He is working as a research fellow in Prof. Mengkun Liu’s group at Stony Brook University. His research mainly focuses on discovering and understanding exotic quantum phases of matter using a suite of terahertz optics
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/photonics-initiative-seminar-bing-cheng/
LOCATION:ASRC 1st Floor Seminar Room\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photonics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T140000
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SUMMARY:NanoBioNYC workshop: A glance at using National Laboratory Facilities
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative online workshop on Tuesday\, November 19 at 2:00 pm on the application process for using facilities at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL)\, BNL Center for Functional Nanomaterials and other synchrotron facilities. \nThis workshop will be presented by Dr. Maya N. Nair\, Research Assistant Professor and core facility staff at the Surface Science and Nanofabrication facilities at the Nanoscience initiative at ASRC and Dr. Kübra Kaygisiz\, Postdoctoral Research Associate in Prof. Rein Ulijn’s lab. They will share their experiences and insights into navigating the process and maximizing the opportunities at these facilities. \nRSVP now to secure your spot. We look forward to seeing you there! \n  \n \nBio-Maya N. Nair is a research assistant professor and core facility staff at surface science and nanofabrication facilities at nanoscience initiative at ASRC\, CUNY since 2019. She earned her PhD in Physics from University of Haute Alsace Mulhouse\, France. Following her doctoral work\, she held research positions at Synchrotron SOLEIL\, Paris\, Indian Institute Science\, Banglore\, India and KU Leuven\, Belgium. Dr. Nair conducts research in nanomaterials mainly focusing on nanoelectronics applications. Her research interests include synthesis of two-dimensional(2D) materials\, functionalization and their characterization using various scanning probe microscopies and synchrotron-based photoemission spectroscopies. \n \nBio-Kübra obtained her Ph.D degree in 2023 from the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research\, Germany. Now\, in her postdoctoral research in Prof. Rein Ulijn’s lab she focuses on the bottom-up synthesis of complex and adaptive peptide systems. For her research on discovery of peptide formulations for drug delivery she collaborates with the Center for Functional Nanomaterials at Brookhaven National Laboratory\, where she works with an automated liquid handling system. \n 
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/nanobionyc-workshop-a-glance-at-using-national-laboratory-facilities/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Nanoscience
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SUMMARY:Seminar in Biochemistry\, Biophysics\, and Biodesign
DESCRIPTION:Please use this link to access Zoom.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/seminar-in-biochemistry-biophysics-and-biodesign-3/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Structural Biology
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SUMMARY:Photonics Initiative Seminar: David Burghoff
DESCRIPTION:Nonlinear Photonics in the Mid-Infrared and Terahertz\nAbstract – Optical sensing at long wavelengths presents significant opportunities and significant challenges. The longwave infrared and terahertz ranges are renowned for their potential to sense molecules in a variety of contexts\, such as high-speed chemical imaging\, disease detection\, and environmental monitoring; however\, their promise has yet to be fulfilled due to a lack of compact broadband sources and low-loss integrated photonics platforms. The most important sensing challenges require extremely wideband sources to achieve specificity and selectivity\, but to date\, there are no technologies that are compact\, bright\, and broadband. \nI will discuss some of the work of my group that seeks to address this challenge. First\, I will discuss our development of quantum cascade laser-based frequency combs\, light sources that fill the gap between broadband incoherent sources and lasers. I will also discuss how our experimental investigations of these combs led to my discovery of a new fundamental comb state that manifests in almost any laser at any wavelength\, acting as the phase equivalent of passive modelocking [1]\, [2]. Next\, I will discuss our recent development of ultra-low-loss platforms for long wavelengths based on hybrid photonic integration\, which allowed us to create optical resonators in the longwave infrared with quality factors 100 times better than the state-of-the-art [3]\, [4]. This approach is fully wavelength-scalable and allows for the first efficient nonlinear optics at long wavelengths\, serving as a foundational element for future applications in quantum sensing. Finally\, I will discuss our development of ptychoscopy\, a new sensing modality that allows for ultra-precise measurements of optical spectra. This measurement enables the measurement of remote signals with quantum-limited frequency resolution over the entire bandwidth of a comb\, for the first time allowing incoherent spectra to be characterized with the precision techniques of combs [5]. \n[1] D. Burghoff\, “Unraveling the origin of frequency modulated combs using active cavity mean-field theory\,” Optica\, vol. 7\, no. 12\, pp. 1781–1787\, Dec. 2020.  [2] M. Roy\, Z. Xiao\, S. Addamane\, and D. Burghoff\, “Fundamental scaling limits and bandwidth shaping of frequency-modulated combs.” (in press\, Optica) [3] D. Ren\, C. Dong\, S. J. Addamane\, and D. Burghoff\, “High-quality microresonators in the longwave infrared based on native germanium\,” Nat. Commun.\, vol. 13\, no. 1\, Art. no. 1\, Oct. 2022.  [4] D. Ren et al.\, “Low-loss hybrid germanium-on-zinc selenide waveguides in the longwave infrared\,” Nanophotonics\, Jan. 2024.  [5] D. J. Benirschke\, N. Han\, and D. Burghoff\, “Frequency comb ptychoscopy\,” Nat. Commun.\, vol. 12\, no. 1\, p. 4244\, Jul. 2021. \nBio – David Burghoff is an Assistant Professor in the Chandra Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at UT Austin\, where his lab blends photonics and quantum science to develop novel sensing and computing modalities. Prior to this\, he was an assistant professor at Notre Dame and a research scientist at MIT (where he also received his Ph.D.). His awards include the IRMMW-THz Society Young Scientist Award\, Young Investigator Awards from the ONR\, AFOSR\, and NSF\, the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation’s Inventor’s Fellowship\, and the J.A. Kong Award for MIT’s Best Electrical Engineering Thesis. He is also the lead investigator of the PRISM project\, a Multidisciplinary University Research. \nThis is an in-person seminar. If you opt to join via zoom use meeting ID 871 0407 4948 Passcode 624821
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/photonics-initiative-fall-2024-seminar-series-david-burghoff/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photonics
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SUMMARY:Boosting Your Academic Career Though Science Communications
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to elevate your STEM career? Effective science communication is key to standing out as a researcher\, securing funding\, fostering collaborations\, and broadening the impact of your work. Join us on Friday\, December 6\, 2024\, for an engaging panel discussion with Nerd Night Founder Ben Taylor\, ASRC Photonics and CUNY Graduate Center Physics Professor Matthew Y. Sfeir\, and Social Media Coordinator at the Graduate Center and Journalist Coralie Carlson who will share valuable insights on how mastering science communication can enhance your academic trajectory. There will be a social hour with food and drinks immediately following the panel discussion. \nRegistration: bit.ly/SciComPanel2024 \n For more information\, contact Shawn Rhea at srhea@gc.cuny.edu \nThis event is hosted by BrainE Hour\, CUNYSciCom\, CUNY Women in STEM and the CUNY ASRC Communicating Your Science event series.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/boosting-your-academic-career-though-science-communications/
LOCATION:DGSC Lounge\, Room 5409\, 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:20241210T100000
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SUMMARY:Photonics Initiative Seminar: Mu Wang
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Mu Wang\nNational Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures\, School of Physics\, and Collaborative Innovation\nCenter of Advanced Microstructures\, Nanjing University\, Nanjing 210093\, China \nManipulating Light with Optical Metasurfaces: from Classical to Quantum\nAbstract – This talk focuses on the interaction of electromagnetic waves with metamaterials and manipulating the polarization state of light\, which are essential for on-chip photonics and quantum information processing. By designing a metasurface based on geometrical-scaling-induced phase modulations\, the transformation and distribution of different polarization-entangled photon pairs have been realized with multichannel dielectric metasurfaces. This is a significant development in applying metasurface to quantum networks. We also show a strategy to overcome the fundamental limit of polarization multiplexing capacity of metasurfaces by introducing the engineered noise to the precise solution of Jones matrix elements\, where the conventional restriction of polarization multiplexing roots from the dimension constraint of the Jones matrix. This approach implies a new paradigm for high-capacity optical display\, information encryption\, and data storage. As a practical application\, we also present a metasurface that achieves a matte appearance in reflection while offering broadband\, perfect transmission\, showcasing its potential for various optical technologies. \nReferences:\nY.J. Gao et al.\, Simultaneous generation of arbitrary assembly of polarization states with geometrical-scaling-induced phase modulation\, Physical Review X 10 (3)\, 031035 (2020)\nY.J. Gao\, et al.\, Metasurface design for the generation of an arbitrary assembly of different polarization states\, Physical Review B 104 (12)\, 125419 (2021)\nY.J. Gao\, et al.\, Multichannel distribution and transformation of entangled photons with dielectric metasurfaces Physical Review Letters 129\, 023601 (2022)\nXiong\, et al.\, Breaking the limitation of polarization multiplexing in optical metasurfaces with engineered noise\, Science 379\, 294 (2023)\nChu\, et al.\, Diffuse reflection and reciprocity-protected transmission via a random-flip metasurface\, Science Advances 7\, eabj0935 (2021)\nChu\, et al.\, Matte surfaces with broadband transparency enabled by highly asymmetric diffusion of white light\, Science Advances 10\, eadm8061 (2024) \nBio – Mu Wang\, Cheung-Kong Professor in condensed matter physics at Nanjing University (since 1997) and the adjunct professor at the Department of Materials Science and Chemical Engineering at Stony Brook University\, New York (since 2021). His current research interests include the interaction of light and artificial microstructures\, nanophotonics\, metamaterials\, and fundamentals of interfacial growth in crystallization. During the period of 2014.4-2024.5\, he served as the senior associate editor for Physical Review Letters\, the editor for Physical Review Materials\, and the Outreach Coordinator for the APS Journals in China. He was elected as a Fellow of the IOP (UK)\, a Fellow of the American Physical Society\, and a Fellow of Optica (Optical Society of America). He received his Bs. and Ph.D. degrees from Nanjing University and worked as a postdoctoral researcher at Nijmegen University\, Netherlands. \nThis is an in-person seminar. If you opt to join via zoom use meeting ID  861 1475 2940 Passcode 616928
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/photonics-initiative-seminar-mu-wang/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photonics
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SUMMARY:Special Biochem Seminar: The Thomas H. Haines Memorial Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Please use this link to access Zoom.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/special-biochem-seminar-the-thomas-h-haines-memorial-seminar/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Structural Biology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T100000
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SUMMARY:Photonics Initiative Seminar: Yang Zhao & Yun-Sheng Chen
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Yang Zhao\nUniversity of Illinois\, Urbana-Champaign \nImaging\, Sensing\, and Wearable Devices Using Nanophotonic Platforms\nAbstract – Personalized health emphasizes prevention and early diagnosis over solely tailoring therapies. My lab’s nanophotonic approaches center on developing precision tools to detect biomarkers\, imaging molecular interaction functions\, and designing sustainable wearable devices. In this talk\, I will highlight two research areas: ultrafast optical force nanoscopy and wearable metasurface sensors. I will introduce Decoupled Optical Force Nanoscopy (Dofn)\, a technique that addresses current limits in nanoparticle thermal profiling by enabling nanosecond temporal and nanometer spatial resolutions. Dofn also offers a non-invasive way to identify cell membrane molecules without purification. Next\, I will discuss wearable metasurface-enabled sensors for wireless charging of implanted devices. Tested on live animals\, this technology demonstrates a tenfold power enhancement\, enabling long-term tracking of brain activity. These innovations mark significant strides in wearable sensing for personalized health. \nBio – Yang Zhao is an assistant professor at the University of Illinois\, Urbana-Champaign\, in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. She is affiliated with the Micro and Nanotechnology Laboratory and holds courtesy appointments in Bioengineering\, Institute for Genomic Biology\, and Translational Sciences of Carle Illinois College of Medicine at UIUC. Prof. Zhao received her Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin\, where she was advised by Professor Andrea Alù. Following her Ph.D.\, she served as a postdoctoral research fellow in Materials Science at Stanford University\, under the guidance of Professor Jennifer A. Dionne. Prof. Zhao directs the BioNanophotonics Lab at UIUC. Her research group focuses on studying nanoscale forces and fields by developing optical and nanophotonic tools\, which are instrumental for imaging\, sensing\, and actuation across subwavelength to wavelength scales. Prof. Zhao is a recipient of the 2023 Engineering Council Outstanding Advisor Award\, the 2024 Dean’s Award for Early Innovation\, and the 2024 Dean’s Award for Excellence in Research. \n\nDr. Yun-Sheng Chen\nUniversity of Illinois\, Urbana-Champaign \nSuper-resolution PAUL Brain Imaging for Guiding Blood-brain Barrier Modulation\nAbstract – The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is a formidable obstacle in delivering therapeutic agents to the brain\, blocking nearly all potential treatments for neurological diseases. Focused ultrasound (FUS) offers an exciting solution by temporarily opening the BBB to allow targeted drug delivery. Yet\, understanding the safety and effectiveness of this approach remains a major challenge. Traditional brain imaging modalities fall short—they either lack the resolution or the sensitivity needed to monitor subtle changes in BBB permeability and the resulting hemodynamic responses. In this talk\, I’ll introduce a groundbreaking multimodality imaging approach: PAUL imaging. By integrating the molecular sensitivity of photoacoustic imaging with the microvascular detail of super-resolution ultrasound localization—and further enhancing it with deep learning—PAUL imaging delivers fast\, high-resolution insights into BBB permeability and cerebral hemodynamics. This powerful platform provides a transformative tool for advancing brain-drug delivery and uncovering the biological impacts of BBB modulation\, opening new avenues in the treatment of neurological disorders. \nBio – Yun-Sheng Chen is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois\, Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)\, where he leads the Multimodality Imaging Research Laboratory. Dr. Chen received his Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin\, advised by Prof. Stanislav Emelianov\, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship in the Radiology Department at Stanford University’s School of Medicine\, working with Prof. Sam Gambhir. Dr. Chen has been recognized with prestigious honors\, including the Google Faculty Research Award\, the Innovative Science Accelerator Award\, UIUC’s 2024 Dean’s Award for Innovation Impact\, and\, most recently\, the Stephen I. Katz Early-Stage Investigator Research Project Grant from the NIDDK. His research focuses on developing pioneering imaging technologies that integrate light and ultrasound for advanced diagnostics and therapeutics. His work\, published in leading journals such as Nature Nanotechnology\, Nature Biotechnology\, and PNAS\, spans impactful applications in molecular imaging\, neuronal stimulation\, and cancer diagnostics\, contributing to significant advancements in medical imaging and targeted treatment strategies. For more information about Dr. Chen’s research\, please visit http://photoacoustics.ece.illinois.edu/. \nThis is an in-person seminar. If you opt to join via zoom use meeting ID 876 8386 3171 Passcode 844443
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/photonics-initiative-seminar-yang-zhao/
LOCATION:ASRC 5th Floor Data Visualization Room\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photonics
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SUMMARY:Photonics Initiative Seminar: Levent Sevgi (IEEE DL lecture)
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Levent Sevgi\n\nIEEE AP-S Former DL – DLPC Chair\nITU – Istanbul Technical University (Emeritus) \nFrom Engineering Elecromagnetics to Electromagnetic Engineering:Teaching/Training Next Generations\nAbstract – The role of Electromagnetic (EM) fields in our lives has been increasing. Communication\, remote sensing\, integrated command/ control/surveillance systems\, intelligent transportation systems\, medicine\, environment\, education\, marketing\, and defense are only a few areas where EM fields have critical importance. We have witnessed the transformation from Engineering Electromagnetics to Electromagnetic Engineering for the last few decades after being surrounded by EM waves everywhere. Among many others\, EM engineering deals with broad range of problems from antenna design to EM scattering\, indoor–outdoor radiowave propagation to wireless communication\, radar systems to integrated surveillance\, subsurface imaging to novel materials\, EM compatibility to nano-systems\, electroacoustic devices to electro-optical systems\, etc. The range of the devices we use in our daily life has extended from DC up to Terahertz frequencies. We have had both large-scale (kilometers-wide) and small-scale (nanometers) EM systems. A large portion of these systems are broadband and digital and must operate in close proximity that results in severe EM interference problems. Engineers must take EM issues into account from the earliest possible design stages. This necessitates establishing an intelligent balance between strong mathematical background (theory)\, engineering experience (practice)\, and modeling and numerical computations (simulation). \nThis Distinguished/keynote lecture aims at a broad-brush look at current complex EM problems as well as certain teaching / training challenges that confront wave-oriented EM engineering in the 21st century\, in a complex computer and technology-driven world with rapidly shifting societal and technical priorities. \nBio – Prof. Dr. Levent Sevgi is a Fellow of the IEEE (since 2009) and the recipient of IEEE APS Chen-To Tai Distinguished Educator Award (2021). He was with Istanbul Technical University (1991–1998)\, TUBITAK-MRC\, Information Technologies Research Institute (1999–2000)\, Weber Research Institute / NY Polytechnic University (1988–1990)\, Scientific Research Group of Raytheon Systems Canada (1998 – 1999)\, Center for Defense Studies\, ITUV-SAM (1993 –1998 and 2000–2002) and with University of Massachusetts\, Lowell (UML) MA/USA as a full-time faculty (2012 – 2013)\, DOGUS University (2001-2014)\, Istanbul OKAN (2014 – 2021)\, and ATLAS (2022-2024) Universities. \nHe served four years (2020-2023) as an IEEE AP-S Distinguished Lecturer. Since Jan 2024 he has been the chair of the IEEE AP-S DL Committee. He served one-term in the IEEE AP-S AdCom (2013-2015) and one-term and as a member of IEEE AP-S Field Award Committee (2018-2019). He had been the writer/editor of the “Testing ourselves” Column in the IEEE AP Magazine (2007-2021)\, a member of the IEEE AP-S Education Committee (2006-2021)\, He also served in several editorial boards (EB) of other prestigious journals / magazines\, such as the IEEE AP Magazine (2007-2021)\, Wiley’s International Journal of RFMiCAE (2002-2018)\, and the IEEE Access (2017-2019 and 2020 – 2022). He is the founding chair of the EMC TURKIYE International Conferences (www.emcturkiye.org).\nHe has been involved with complex electromagnetic problems for nearly four decades. His research study has focused on electromagnetic radiation\, propagation\, scattering and diffraction; RCS prediction and reduction; EMC/EMI modelling\, simulation\, tests and measurements; multi-sensor integrated wide area surveillance systems; surface wave HF radars; analytical and numerical methods in electromagnetics; FDTD\, TLM\, FEM\, SSPE\, and MoM techniques and their applications; bio-electromagnetics. He is also interested in novel approaches in engineering education\, teaching electromagnetics via virtual tools. He also teaches popular science lectures such as Science\, Technology and Society. \nHe has published many books / book chapters in English and Turkish\, over 180 journal/magazine papers / tutorials and attended more than 100 international conferences / symposiums. His three books Complex Electromagnetic Problems and Numerical Simulation Approaches\, Electromagnetic Modeling and Simulation and Radiowave Propagation and Parabolic Equation Modeling were published by the IEEE Press – WILEY in 2003\, 2014\, and 2017\, respectively. His fourth and fifth books\, A Practical Guide to EMC Engineering (Sep 2017) and Diffraction Modeling and Simulation with MATLAB (Feb 2021) were published by ARTECH HOUSE. \nHis h-index is 37\, with a record of 5130+ citations (source: Google Scholar\, Nov 2024). \nThis is an in-person seminar. If you opt to join via zoom use meeting ID 858 7531 5289 Passcode 912958
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/photonics-initiative-seminar-levent-sevgi-ieee-dl-lecture/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photonics
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SUMMARY:Photonics Initiative Seminar: Simo Pajovic
DESCRIPTION:Simo Pajovic\nDepartment of Mechanical Engineering\, Massachusetts Institute of Technology \nControlling Light-Matter Interactions in Novel Emitters:\nThermal Radiation\, Scintillation\, and Beyond\nAbstract – In mechanical engineering\, thermal radiation is the best-known example of light-matter interactions\, but non-thermal radiation is prevalent in a wide variety of applications\, including medical imaging\, manufacturing\, and sensing. Scintillation—the emission of light when a high-energy particle passes through a material—is of particular interest because of its high efficiency\, access to a wide spectral range\, and use in imaging and detection. This process can be modeled using fluctuational electrodynamics similarly to thermal radiation\, meaning they are analogous. In this talk\, I will describe my efforts during my PhD to advance both our fundamental understanding of and critical applications based on control of thermal radiation and scintillation. I will describe how we experimentally observed nonreciprocal reflection of mid-IR light in highly doped InAs at low magnetic fields (< 0.2 T) using both spectroscopic ellipsometry and FTIR. Our work demonstrates that nonreciprocity can be observed at low magnetic fields without coupling to resonant modes\, i.e.\, using a flat surface rather than a patterned surface designed to resonantly interact with light [1]. This advances our fundamental understanding of mid-IR nonreciprocity and has implications for sensing and efficiency of systems such as PV cells. Then\, I will shift gears to X-ray imaging\, where my focus has been on source-to-detector improvements using nanophotonics. First\, I will describe a strategy for increasing the operating power of X-ray tubes using “nanophotonic thermal management.” We theoretically predicted that nanophotonically patterning the anode of an X-ray tube can lead to a 1.25× enhancement in operating power (a proxy for X-ray generation) by enhancing radiative heat transfer between the anode and its surroundings. Second\, I will discuss steps we have taken toward improving the scalability of so-called “nanophotonic scintillators” for X-ray imaging. Using a nanophotonic scintillator with a lateral area of 4 cm × 4 cm\, we imaged a biologically relevant sample for the first time\, paving the way for clinical applications of nanophotonic scintillators [2]. \n[1] S. Pajovic\, Y. Tsurimaki\, X. Qian\, G. Chen\, and S. Boriskina\, arXiv:2410.06596 (2024). In production at Optics Express. \n[2] L. Martin-Monier\, S. Pajovic\, M. Abebe\, J. Chen\, S. Vaidya\, S. Min\, S. Choi\, S. Kooi\, B. Maes\, J. Hu\, M. Soljačić\, and C. Roques-Carmes\, arXiv:2410.07141 (2024). Under review at Nature Communications. \nBio – Simo Pajovic (see-moh pie-oh-vitch) is a MathWorks Engineering Fellow and PhD Candidate co-advised by Dr. Svetlana Boriskina (MechE) and Prof. Marin Soljačić (Physics). Previously\, he was an MIT Presidential Fellow\, an NSF Graduate Research Fellow\, and a DOE SCGSR Fellow (hosted by Los Alamos National Laboratory). As both a theorist and experimentalist\, Simo’s research lies at the nexus of light-matter interactions and critically important applications such as energy and medicine. Research topics he has worked on include electromagnetic nonreciprocity\, thermal radiation\, spatiotemporally modulated metasurfaces\, nanophotonic scintillators\, and free-electron radiation. \nThis is an in-person seminar. If you opt to join via zoom use meeting ID 847 8406 9615 Passcode 051258
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/photonics-initiative-seminar-simo-pajovic/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photonics
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SUMMARY:Photonics Initiative Seminar: Giovanni Milione
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Giovanni Milione\n\nNEC Laboratories America\, Inc. \nVector Beams and Space Division Multiplexing\nAbstract – In this talk\, I will overview two areas of my research at NEC Laboratories America\, Inc.: \nFor plane wave solutions to Maxwell’s equations\, light’s polarization is understood. Not so for structured light. In this talk I’ll discuss non-trivial higher-order solutions that have spatially inhomogeneous states of polarization—vector beams. This includes their connection to optical angular momentum\, N-dimensionality\, SU(N)-symmetric Jones/Stokes spaces\, higher-order Poincare sphere and Pancharatnam-Berry phases\, and non-separable space/polarization degrees of freedom. I’ll also discuss their inherentness in circularly symmetric and anisotropic photonic media\, e.g.\, (non)local meta-surfaces\, liquid crystal “q-plates\,” and multimode optical fibers\, and their experimental generation/measurement. \nSpace division multiplexing is the use of spatial modes as multiple\, independent\, and per wavelength data channels. It multiplies data rates (Tb/s- to Pb/s-scales)\, optimizes spectral efficiency\, and increases data capacity of optical communications beyond fundamental limits. In this talk\, I will discuss the ~10-year evolution from research to recent productization via submarine cables\, short reach interconnects\, and satellite links. This comprises the mitigation of mode coupling and dispersion via novel multi-mode/core optical fibers\, the use of optical orbital angular momentum\, vector beams\, and Hermite-Gaussian modes\, the mitigation of atmospheric turbulence-based scintillation via physics-informed use of spatial modes\, and efficient mode multiplexers via photonic lanterns and multi-plane light conversion. \nTime permitting\, I will briefly overview the use of our work applying computational imaging to biometrics\, i.e.\, phase-mask-based privacy preserving cameras for face recognition\, and photoacoustic tomography-based 3D finger vein authentication. \nBio – Dr. Giovanni Milione is a Senior Researcher/Business Incubation Lead in the Optical Networking & Sensing Department at NEC Laboratories America\, Inc. in Princeton\, NJ. He received his B.S. in Physics from Stony Brook University and M.S.\, M.Phil.\, and Ph.D. all in Physics from CUNY Graduate Center/The City College of New York\, where he was a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow. Giovanni’s research includes structured light fundamentals\, space division multiplexing-based optical communications\, and distributed optical fiber sensing\, which has impacted NEC Corporation’s business at a multi-million-dollar global scale. He serves(ed) as technical program committee chair/member for Optica FiO\, CLEO\, IPOEM\, IEEE Photonics Conference\, SPIE Photonics West\, and the International Conference on Optical Angular Momentum. Giovanni also served on the Editorial Advisory Committee of Optica’s Optics & Photonics News and was the chair of the Smart Cities Committee of the Fiber Optic Sensing Association. His recent recognitions include Stony Brook University’s 40 Under Forty. Giovanni is also a U.S. military veteran\, having served in the Iraq/Afghanistan wars. \nThis is an in-person seminar. If you opt to join via zoom use meeting ID 832 1148 5756 Passcode 286417
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/photonics-initiative-seminar-giovanni-milione/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photonics
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T160000
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SUMMARY:Photonics Initiative Workshop: Cristiano Matricardi
DESCRIPTION:Publishing in Nature Journals workshop. \nDay 1 (January 23rd) \n10am-11:30am – Seminar on writing\, science publishing and editorial decision making \nUnderstanding the role of editorial evaluation is crucial\, especially in today’s dynamic landscape where diversity is ever-present yet often overlooked. This talk will explore the three key stages of research and publishing: effectively identifying current research gaps\, understanding the significance of a journal’s identity\, and providing an in-depth look at the decision-making process. We will reveal how Nature Portfolio editors navigate the complexities of research and publishing to curate journal content. We will also provide a hands-on editorial experience by challenging you with a manuscript assessment. \n11:30am – 1:00pm – Lab visits (groups 1\, including discussions) \n1:00pm- 2:30pm – Lunch break \n2:30pm-3:45pm – Research integrity (20 min) and community discussion (40min) \nAttendees will learn about the definition and importance of research integrity as well as the responsibilities of an editor\, such as managing the peer-review process\, working with authors to improve their submissions\, and promoting the journal to potential authors and readers. The talk will also explore the challenges facing the field\, such as the increasing pressure to make research freely available and the impact of digital technologies on the dissemination of scientific knowledge.  The discussions will focus on one or more of these topics: the future of peer-review / AI-assisted research / Researchers and research assessment. \n3:45-4:45 Lab visits continued (groups 2 including discussions) Or 1-to-1 presentations \n4:45- 5:45 Lab visits continued (groups 3 including discussions) Or 1-to-1 presentations
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/photonics-workshop-with-cristiano-matricardi/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photonics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T160000
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SUMMARY:Photonics Initiative Workshop: Cristiano Matricardi
DESCRIPTION:Publishing in Nature Journals workshop. \nDay 2 (January 24th) \n10am -11:00 am – Career talk and manuscript assessment discussion \nThis career talk will focus on the role of scientific editors in the publishing process and the skills and qualifications necessary to become a successful editor. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the opportunities and challenges within the field and learn about potential career paths as a scientific editor\, including the qualifications and experience required to become an editor and the benefits of working in this field. Then we will select two assessments from the assignment on the first day and discuss the editorial report giving an example on how to think like an editor during the manuscript evaluation. \n11:00 – 1pm – (Mikhail Belkin) \n1pm- 2:30pm – Lunch
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/photonics-workshop-cristiano-matricardi/
LOCATION:ASRC 5th Floor Data Visualization Room\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photonics
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T120000
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SUMMARY:Photonics Initiative Seminar: Mikhail Belkin
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Mikhail Belkin\, Technical University of Munich (TUM) \nNew Applications for Nonlinear Intersubband Polaritonic Metasurfaces: from beam shaping to THz generation  \nAbstract – Quantum-engineered intersubband transitions in n-doped multiple-quantum-well heterostructures allow one to produce semiconductor films with very large nonlinear optical response. This nonlinear response can be further enhanced by processing semiconductor heterostructures as metasurfaces in which intersubband transitions are coupled to optical modes of the metasurface nanoresonators [1]. As a result\, one can fabricate optically-thin films of nonlinear optical materials that display second- and third-order nonlinear susceptibility values 4-7 orders of magnitude higher than that of traditional nonlinear optical crystals. Using these films\, one can achieve efficient (0.1-1%) frequency mixing at moderate pumping intensities (10-100 kW/cm) without phase-matching constraints associated with bulk nonlinear optical crystals [2\,3]. In this presentation\, I will discuss our recent advancements with these metasurfaces\, focusing on dynamic electrical phase control of the nonlinear optical response at the individual nanoresonator level [4\,5] and on efficient broadly-tunable continuous-wave terahertz generation via difference-frequency mixing [6]. \n[1] J. Lee et al.\, “Giant nonlinear response from plasmonic metasurfaces coupled to intersubband transitions\,” Nature 511\, 65–69 (2014).\n[2] J. Lee et al.\, “Ultrathin second-harmonic metasurfaces with record-high nonlinear optical response\,” Adv. Opt. Mat. 4\, 664-670 (2016).\n[3] D. Kim et al.\, “Efficient second-harmonic generation from dielectric inter-subband polaritonic metasurfaces coupled to lattice resonance\,” Nano Lett. 23\, 9003-9010 (2023).\n[4] J. Yu et al.\, “Electrically tunable nonlinear polaritonic metasurface\,” Nat. Photon. 16\, 72-78 (2022).\n[5] J. Yu et al.\, “Complex amplitude control of second harmonic generation using electrically tunable nonlinear polaritonic metasurfaces\,” under review (2025).\n[6] J. Krakofsky et al.\, “Broadband continuous-wave terahertz generation with intersubband polaritonic metasurfaces\,” in preparation (2025). \nBio: Dr. Mikhail A. Belkin is a professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering of the Technical University of Munich and the head of the Chair for Semiconductor Technology at the Walter Schottky Institute of the Technical University of Munich. Previously\, he was a professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin. His research interests are in the field of mid-infrared and THz optoelectronics\, integrated photonics\, nonlinear optics\, and metamaterials. \nDr. Belkin received his Ph.D. degrees in Physics at the University of California at Berkeley in the group of Prof. Yuen-Ron Shen in 2004 and did his postdoctoral work at the group of Prof. Federico Capasso at Harvard University in 2004-2008. His recognitions include Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (2016)\, NSF CAREER Award (2012)\, DARPA Young Faculty Award (2012)\, and AFOSR Young Investigator Program Award (2009). Dr. Belkin is a Fellow of the OSA and SPIE. \nThis is an in-person seminar. If you opt to join via zoom use meeting ID 885 8546 6074 Passcode 710635
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/photonics-initiative-seminar-mikhail-belkin/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photonics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T121500
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SUMMARY:Guest Speaker: Mathijs Mabesoone\, PhD.
DESCRIPTION:Automation and AI in Molecular Materials Discovery\nAbstract – In my talk\, I will focus on our first results towards establishing a high-throughput synthesis and analysis platform for peptides and peptide derivatives. This platform enables us to perform data-driven active learning for peptide design\, in which we combine experiments with machine learning and AI. We have been using this platform for both fundamental and more applied investigations\, and I will show some results on analysis of fundamental molecular properties\, such as solubility\, and more applied properties\, such as interfacial tension. Lastly\, I will show some of our recent efforts involving infusion of prior literature into our active learning decisions through agentic AI. \nBio – Mathijs received his BSc. and MSc. in chemistry from the Radboud University\, before moving to the Eindhoven University of Technology for a PhD in the group of Bert Meijer. Here\, he worked on model-driven understanding of competitive interactions of solvents and additives in supramolecular polymerizations. In 2021\, Mathijs changed fields and joined the lab of Jörn Piel at the Intsitute of Microbiology at ETH Zurich. During his time at ETH\, Mathijs developed data-driven workflows for natural product discovery and engineering of polyketide synthases. In 2024\, Mathijs joined the Radboud University and Big Chemistry consortium as a group leader. Merging his prior experience in supramolecular chemistry and protein engineering\, his group aims to develop data-driven methods to for peptide material design\, combining high-throughput experimentation with machine learning\, for applications in biomedicine and materials science. \n  \n 
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/guest-speaker-mathijs-mabesoone-phd/
LOCATION:ASRC 1st Floor Seminar Room\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nanoscience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250129T130000
DTSTAMP:20260307T154551
CREATED:20250124T140907Z
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SUMMARY:Seminar in Biochemistry\, Biophysics\, and Biodesign
DESCRIPTION:Please use this link to access Zoom.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/seminar-in-biochemistry-biophysics-and-biodesign-5/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Structural Biology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T130000
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CREATED:20250124T140314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T150143Z
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SUMMARY:Neuroscience Spring Seminar Series: "Ambient Ultrafine Air Particle Pollution as an Etiological Risk Factor for Neurodevelopmental Disorders"
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/neuroscience-spring-seminar-series-ambient-ultrafine-air-particle-pollution-as-an-etiological-risk-factor-for-neurodevelopmental-disorders/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Neuroscience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T140000
DTSTAMP:20260307T154551
CREATED:20250207T164249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T164249Z
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SUMMARY:Interdisciplinary Seminar Series: Exposure of Insects to Radio-Frequency Electromagnetic Fields
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/interdisciplinary-seminar-series-exposure-of-insects-to-radio-frequency-electromagnetic-fields/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260307T154551
CREATED:20250207T150340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T150425Z
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SUMMARY:Seminar in Biochemistry\, Biophysics\, and Biodesign
DESCRIPTION:This seminar is in-person only\, no Zoom link will be provided.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/seminar-in-biochemistry-biophysics-and-biodesign-6/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Structural Biology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T170000
DTSTAMP:20260307T154551
CREATED:20250122T194144Z
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SUMMARY:Photonics Initiative Event: IEEE Distinguished Lecturers workshop
DESCRIPTION:IEEE Distinguished Lecturers workshop\nIf you plan to attend please register here: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/467009  \nAgenda \n9:00 A.M. Welcome Remarks\nArno Thielens & Andrea Alu (CUNY ASRC)\, Levent Sevgi (IEEE AP-S) \n9:15 A.M. Novel EM Modeling\, UQ\, and Design Methodologies and Applications in Communications\, Medical Imaging and Diagnostics\, and Radar Meteorology\nBranislav Notaros (Colorado State University) \n10:00 A.M. Coffee Break \n10:30 A.M. Single-mode Dual-band Patch Antenna Using Lorentz-Type Dispersive Metamaterials\nZhi Ning Chen (National University Singapore) \n11:25 A.M ASRC Photonics Lab Tours\nArno Thielens & Andrea Alu (CUNY\, ASRC) \n12:15 P.M. Lunch \n1:15 P.M. Metasurface Antennas: port diplexing\, mechanic scanning and electronic reconfigurability\nStefano Maci (University of Siena) \n2:00 P.M. A ray-tracing technique for the analysis of lens antennas\nOscar Quevedo-Teruel (KTH) \n2:45 P.M. Coffee Break \n3:15 P.M. Spectro Temporal Dispersion Engineered Electromagnetic Metamaterials for Sensing and Communications\nChung-Tse Michael Wu (National Taiwan University) \n4:00 P.M. Diving into the Subsurface: Unveiling Hidden Worlds through Ground-Penetrating Radar\nHaihan Sun (University of Wisconsin-Madison) \n 4:45 P.M. Closing Remarks\nArno Thielens & Andrea Alu (CUNY ASRC)\, Levent Sevgi (IEEE AP-S) \n5:00 P.M. Close \n  \nSPONSORED BY: \nIEEE Antenna & Propagation Society\nIEEE Microwave Theory & Technology Society\nIEEE A&P Young Scientist Ambassadors\nIEEE NY Section\nIEEE MGA
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/photonics-initiative-event-ieee-workshop-lectures/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium & Cafe\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photonics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T130000
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SUMMARY:Seminar in Biochemistry\, Biophysics\, and Biodesign: Jack Zhang\, Assistant Professor of Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry
DESCRIPTION:High-resolution in situ Structures within Mitochondria\nMitochondria are essential for ATP production via oxidative phosphorylation\, involving respiratory complexes within the inner membrane. Despite extensive in vitro studies\, understanding their mechanisms in physiological environment is challenging due to loss of the native environment during\npurification. Here\, we directly image porcine mitochondria by developing a high-resolution in-situ cryo-electron microscopy technique\, which enabled us to determine near-atomic structures of various respiratory supercomplexes in the native membrane. \nPlease use this link to access Zoom.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/seminar-in-biochemistry-biophysics-and-biodesign-jack-zhang-assistant-professor-of-molecular-biophysics-biochemistry/
LOCATION:Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC)\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Structural Biology
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ORGANIZER;CN="Denise Favaro":MAILTO:dfavaro@gc.cuny.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T120000
DTSTAMP:20260307T154551
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SUMMARY:Photonics Initiative Seminar: Giuseppe Strangi
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Giuseppe Strangi (Case Western Reserve University) \nThin-Film Photonics: Enabling Fano Resonances and Optomechanics\nAbstract – In recent years\, significant interest has emerged in the inverse design1 of artificial layered heterostructures for photonic applications2. Specifically\, the unique optical properties of near-zero permittivity (ENZ) metamaterials have enabled the exploration of novel physical effects and mechanisms. In this presentation\, I will delve into how thin film photonics harnesses the potential of Fano resonances3-4 and extreme optomechanics5. By layering metal-dielectric thin films\, we can create a distinct type of optical coating that exhibits photonic Fano resonance\, referred to as a Fano-resonant optical coating (FROC). We extend the concept of coupled mechanical oscillators to thin-film nanocavities\, shedding light on semi-transparent FROCs that can both transmit and reflect the same color\, akin to a beam splitter filter. This remarkable property is beyond the capabilities of conventional optical coatings. In the latter part of my presentation\, I will discuss recent theoretical and experimental efforts aimed at exploring optomechanics based on epsilon-near-zero materials5. \n \n[1] Lininger\, A.\, Hinczewski\, M.\, & Strangi\, G. “General Inverse Design of Layered Thin-Film Materials with Convolutional Neural Networks”. ACS PHOTONICS\, 8(12)\, 3641-3650 (2021)\n[2] K. V. Sreekanth\, Y. Alapan\, M. ElKabbash\, U. A. Gurkan\, E. Ilker\, M. Hinczevski\, A. De Luca and G. Strangi NATURE MATERIALS 15\, 4 4609 (2016)\n[3] ElKabbash\, M.; Letsou\, T.; Jalil\, S. A; Hoffman; Lininger\, A. R; Fann\, C.; Hinczewski\, M.; Strangi\, G. and Chunlei\, G.; “Fano-resonant ultrathin film optical coatings” NATURE NANOTECHNOLOGY\, 16\, 4\, 440-446 (2021)\n[4] ElKabbash\, Mohamed; Hoffman\, Nathaniel; Lininger\, Andrew R; Jalil\, Sohail A; Letsou\, Theodore; Hinczewski\, Michael; Strangi\, Giuseppe; Guo\, Chunlei; “Fano resonant optical coatings platform for full gamut and high purity structural colors” NATURE COMMUNICATIONS\, 14\, 1 3960 (2023).\n[5] Kiasat\, Y.\, Donato\, M.G.\, Hinczewski\, M. Elkabbash\, M.\, Letsou\, T.\, Sajia R.\, Marago’ O.M.\, Strangi\, G.\, & Engheta\, N. Epsilon-near-zero (ENZ)-based optomechanics. COMMUNICATION PHYSICS 6\, 69 (2023) \nBio – Dr. Giuseppe Strangi is Professor of Physics at Case Western Reserve University and holds an Endowed Chair position as Ohio Research Scholar on Surfaces in Advanced Materials. He is affiliated with IAM – Institute for Advanced Materials at CWRU and with CNR – National Research Council\, Italy.\nhttps://nanoplasmlab.com/ \nThis is an in-person seminar. If you opt to join via zoom use meeting ID 860 8907 5271 Passcode 046161
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/photonics-initiative-seminar-giuseppe-strangi/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photonics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T130000
DTSTAMP:20260307T154551
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SUMMARY:Seminar in Biochemistry\, Biophysics\, and Biodesign: John McGeehan\, Principal Scientist of Biochemical Engineering
DESCRIPTION:Following the discovery in a Japanese recycling \nfacility of a bacterium capable of breaking down the man-made \nplastic polyethylene terephthalate (PET)\, we turned our attention \ntowards uncovering the detailed workings of enzymes that can \nperform this remarkable reaction. Found in single-use drinks bottles\, \npackaging\, and clothing\, PET can take centuries to decompose and is \naccumulating in our environment at a staggering rate. Enzymes that \ncan digest PET\, and other highly polluting plastics\, into their original \nmonomer building blocks provides routes towards circular plastic \nrecycling. Working across broad scientific areas\, from microbiology \nfield studies searching for novel plastic-digesting bacteria\, through \nto biochemistry and structural biology combined with artificial \nintelligence\, we are engineering improved enzymes and accelerating \ntechnologies to help tackle our plastics crisis. John will provide an \nintroduction to this growing field and updates on the latest \ndevelopments from the NREL research team.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/seminar-in-biochemistry-biophysics-and-biodesign-john-mcgeehan-principal-scientist-of-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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SUMMARY:Guest Speaker: Steve Eichhorn\, PhD
DESCRIPTION:Using Cellulose to Store and Harvest Energy\nAbstract: This talk will cover the use of cellulosic materials for the harvesting and storage of energy. The talk will cover the history of cellulosic materials used in both batteries and capacitors\, introducing the use of nanocellulose\, and carbon materials derived from this material for use as electrodes and also as the separators in batteries. Work carried out on supercapacitors will also be discussed\, and how things are progressing with the use of biomass for capacitive deionisation devices. Finally\, some very recent work on the combination of graphene and cellulose for the production of triboelectric nanogenerators will be introduced and discussed\, showing how it might be possible to have an all-cellulose/polymer device\, and potentially place such devices on clothing and other structures for the generation and storage of power. \nBio: Steve Eichhorn graduated with a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of Leeds in 1993. He then went on to do a Master’s degree and PhD (1995-1998) at the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST) in the Paper Science Department. Following that he carried out postdoctoral research under the supervision of Professor Bob Young FRS in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (1999-2002). He was hired as a new lecturer in 2002 in the Materials Science department\, which then became the School of Materials in 2004 when UMIST merged with the Victoria University of Manchester. He was promoted to Senior Lecturer and Reader and then went to become Chair of Materials Science at the University of Exeter in 2011. At Exeter he built an activity around sustainable materials research\, and also took on leadership roles as a co-Director of an EPSRC funded doctoral training centre and he was the Head of Engineering (from 2014-2017). In September 2017 he moved to the University of Bristol and into the newly formed Bristol Composites Institute\, and was interim Head of School (for the CAME School of Engineering) in 2020. He has been awarded the Rosenhain Medal and Prize in 2012 from the Institute of Materials\, Minerals & Mining (IOM3) for his contributions to Materials Science\, the Hayashi Jisuke prize from the Japanese Cellulose Society (in 2017)\, the Swinburne Medal and Prize (IOM3) in 2020\, and was the Chair of the ACS’s Cellulose and Renewable Materials Division. He was also made a Fellow of the Division in the same year. In 2021 he was awarded an EPSRC ED&I fellowship on Biobased Composites. The ED&I programme of work has a specific emphasis on Black and Black heritage staff and students. \n 
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/guest-speaker-steve-eichhorn/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nanoscience
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SUMMARY:Seminar in Biochemistry\, Biophysics\, and Biodesign: Kim Orth\, Professor of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
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URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/seminar-in-biochemistry-biophysics-and-biodesign-kim-orth-professor-of-molecular-biology-and-biochemistry/
LOCATION:Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC)\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Structural Biology
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SUMMARY:Seminar in Biochemistry\, Biophysics\, and Biodesign\, featuring Professor Kim Orth
DESCRIPTION:My lab is interested in elucidating the activity of virulence factors from pathogenic bacteria so that we can gain novel molecular insight into eukaryotic signaling systems. One of these factors encodes a Fic domain that exhibits diverse metazoans the Fic domain is used for AMPylation to maintain homeostasis in cells when under stress. Recently\, we developed a pre-clinical model of dysregulated FicD AMPylation that causes infant onset diabetes. \n  \nPlease use this link to access Zoom.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/seminar-in-biochemistry-biophysics-and-biodesign-featuring-professor-kim-orth/
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: Jacob Khurgin
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Jacob Khurgin (Johns Hopkins University) \nCoherent Frequency Combs in Mid-Infrared and THz Produced By Self Frequency Modulated Quantum Cascade Lasers\nFor many applications Optical Frequency Combs (OFCs) require a high degree of temporal coherence and thus narrow linewidth1 as well as wide bandwidth (i.e. many spectral lines.  Commonly OFCs are generated in some nonlinear media from a monochromatic narrow linewidth laser sources or from a mode-locked laser pulses but in the all-important mid-infrared (MIR) and terahertz (THz) regions of spectrum OFCs can be generated intrinsically (i.e. without any intracavity mode-lockers) by the free-running quantum cascade lasers (QCLs) with high efficiency These combs do not look anything like conventional OFCs as the phases of each mode are different and in temporal domain the OFC is a combination of amplitude- and phase-modulated signals rather than a short pulse. Despite this fact the experimental evidence suggests that the linewidth of the QCL OFC is just as narrow as that of a QCL operating in the single mode. While universally acknowledged\, this observation is not fully understood.  In this work we rigorously prove the narrowness of the QCL OFC linewidth by deriving the expression for the Schawlow-Townes linewidth and obtain an analytical expression for the maximum potential bandwidth of the frequency modulated comb naturally occurring in free running QCL’s. The bandwidth is shown to critically depend on the flatness of the gain spectrum and the cavity length and less so on pump current. The results firmly establish that the performance of QCL frequency combs can be on par with combs generated by other means. \nExpanding Dynamic Range (Linearizing) of Electro Optic Modulators by All Optical Means\nAnalog photonic systems are crucial for expanding RF photonics applications and higher-order coherent digital systems. The increasing demand for high-performance RF photonic links in 5G and other applications necessitates highly linear transmitters. A key challenge is the inherent nonlinearity of Mach-Zehnder modulators (MZMs)\, which limits the spurious-free dynamic range (SFDR). Numerous MZM linearization techniques have been explored\, including electrical\, optical\, and mixed methods. Electrical linearization suffers from bandwidth limitations and high power consumption. Mixed methods\, often employing multiple modulators\, require precise control of numerous voltages and may not compensate for second harmonic distortion. In this talk I highlight the work on development of integrated rugged all-optical linear modulators using three different linearization schemes: (1) Ring Assistant MZI (RAMZI)\, (2) Grating Assisted MZI (GAMI) and (3) Combined Dual Output MZI. The modulators have been realized using Si\, III-V and LiNbO3 platforms and have show record high FDR results. \nBio –  Jacob B. Khurgin\, a professor of electrical and computer engineering\, is known for his diverse and eclectic research in the areas of optics\, electronics\, condensed matter physics\, and telecommunications. Khurgin earned his BS and MS in Optics from the Institute of Fine Mechanics and Optics in St. Petersburg\, Russia in 1977 and 1979\, respectively. He immigrated to the United States in 1980 and spent eight years working as a researcher at Philips Laboratories in New York. He earned a PhD in Electro-Physics from New York University in 1987 and joined Johns Hopkins in 1988. \nThis is an in-person seminar. If you opt to join via zoom use meeting ID 817 6524 8204 Passcode 014783
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/photonics-initiative-seminar-jacob-khurgin/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photonics
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SUMMARY:Photonics Initiative Seminar: Marc Serra Garcia
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Marc Serra Garcia (AMOLF) \nPhysical computing in metamaterials\nAbstract – There is a significant range of physical phenomena—from nonlinear elasticity\, to symmetry\, noise\, topology\, and disorder — that are rarely utilized in traditional computing paradigms. Yet these phenomena can unlock new efficiencies\, by directly processing signals in their natural domain\, and by bypassing the traditional abstraction stack associated with digital CMOS technology. However\, building physical computers is challenging. Information processing tasks generally involve complex input-output relations\, thus requiring designs that are highly expressive; and for these designs\, the relation between function and structure is nontrivial\, complicating the simulation\, design\, and fabrication of devices. In my talk\, I will illustrate our journey towards using metamaterials for physical computing\, with two recent examples. First\, I will talk about our results in passive speech recognition\, where we leverage a phononic metamaterial to implement wake-up-word detection with zero standby power consumption. Second\, I will discuss our ongoing work in self-learning materials\, that autonomously adapt to improve their performance—driven by their ability to form long-term memories in response to examples and external feedback. \nBio – Dr. Marc Serra-Garcia is a Caltech (MS 2013) and ETH Zurich (Ph.D. 2017) trained aerospace engineer researching materials with improved mechanical properties. He was the technical co-founder of the startup TapTools\, focusing on the development of cost and time-efficient material testing devices for manufacturing\, aerospace and construction industries. \nThis is an in-person seminar. If you opt to join via zoom use meeting ID 847 6467 4868 Passcode 355860
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/photonics-initiative-seminar-marc-serra-garcia/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photonics
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SUMMARY:Photonics Initiative Seminar: Armando Genco
DESCRIPTION:Armando Genco (Politecnico di Milano) \nUltrafast dynamics of coherent exciton-polaritons in van der Waals semiconductor metasurfaces\nAbstract – Metasurfaces based on transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) have emerged as a promising platform for controlling light at the nanoscale due to their exceptional optical properties\, including strong excitonic responses and intrinsically high refractive index. Unlike traditional dielectric metasurfaces\, TMD-based platforms enable highly confined optical modes with minimal losses\, making them ideal for applications in nanophotonics. The high refractive index of TMDs plays a crucial role in supporting Mie-type resonances and facilitating the realization of bound states in the continuum (BICs)\, which exhibit theoretically infinite quality factors and extreme field localization. The interplay between BICs and TMD metasurfaces opens new avenues for enhancing light-matter interactions\, paving the way for efficient nonlinear optics\, lasing\, and quantum photonic devices. \nIn my talk\, I will discuss highly tunable optical metasurfaces composed of nanorod-type unit cells made of bulk WS2\, where excitons are strongly coupled to quasi-BIC modes forming polariton states at room temperature. I will first focus on the often-overlooked polarization-dependent angular dispersion of the resonant modes\, which we characterized across the entire momentum space using hyperspectral imaging. The photonic band structure plays a crucial role in shaping the nonlinear behavior and ultrafast dynamics of polaritons\, which we investigated through various pump-probe spectroscopy techniques. Leveraging high temporal resolution\, we tracked the coherence of strong light–matter coupling\, revealing pronounced oscillations in the pump-probe traces\, signature of polariton quantum beats.” \nBio – Dr. Armando Genco is an Assistant Professor at Politecnico di Milano (Italy) and an expert in optics and photonics. His research primarily explores light-matter interactions between excitons in quantum materials and photons confined in optical micro- and nanoresonators\, both in static and transient conditions. \nThis is an in-person seminar.  If you opt to join via zoom use meeting ID 880 6343 0208  Passcode 553685
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/37649/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photonics
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