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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T130000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250616T120000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T170000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250707T133000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T150000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T120000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T110000
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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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SUMMARY:Neuroscience Special Seminar - Ioana Carcea
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special talk featuring Dr. Ioana Carcea\, Assistant Professor of Pharmacology\, Physiology and Neuroscience\, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. \nAttend in person or join on Zoom. Please refer to event flyer for details.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/neuroscience_special_seminar_carcea/
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:20250917T120000
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SUMMARY:Fall '25 Biochem Seminar: Professor Tarun Kapoor
DESCRIPTION:Chemical activators of VCP\, an unfoldase required for proteostasis \nI will discuss our recent efforts to identify and characterize chemical activators of ATPase mechanoenzymes. The loss of function of AAA (ATPases associated with diverse cellular activities) mechanoenzymes has been linked to diseases\, and chemical probes that activate these proteins can be powerful tools to probe function and test therapeutic hypotheses. Unlike an inhibitor that can bind a single conformational state of an enzyme to block activity\, activator binding must be permissive to different conformational states needed for function. However\, we do not know how any of the ~100 AAA proteins expressed in humans can be activated by drug-like small molecules. We have focused on VCP\, an AAA unfoldase with essential roles in protein turnover and quality control. Loss-of-function mutations in VCP have been linked to degenerative diseases in multiple organs and tissues. We have identified and optimized compounds that stimulate VCP’s activity and have determined cryo-EM structures (~2.9-3.5 Å resolution) of activator-VCP complexes in apo and ADP-bound states. In ongoing work\, structure-guided design has led to more potent VCP activators that may stimulate autophagy\, a lysosomal degradation pathway critical for disposing harmful cellular materials. Together\, our findings uncover a druggable allosteric site that can also be occupied by VCP’s C-terminal tail to control activity\, suggesting a mechanism of small molecule mimicry of mechanoenzyme regulation. \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-professor-tarun-kapoor/
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:20250919T090000
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SUMMARY:3rd Annual NanoBioNYC Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The 3rd Annual NanoBioNYC Symposium will highlight CUNY student and faculty researchers making advancements in Bio-Inspired Nanoscience. This all-day\, in-person event will feature talks from NanoBioNYC mentors and fellows exploring diverse topics from Green Materials and Energy Solutions to Cross-Cutting Computational Research. Join us to learn about cutting-edge developments and connect with groundbreakers in these dynamic fields. \nNanoBioNYC aims to foster the next generation of researchers bridging the gap between biological systems and the exciting world of nanotechnology. This event will serve as an opportunity for students to present and explain their research to a broad audience. See Call for Abstracts below. \nKeynote Speakers: \nProf. Robert Macfarlane\, Massachusetts Institute of Technology \nProf. Sarah Perry\, University of Massachusetts Amherst \nWatch highlights from last year’s Symposium and don’t forget to register to join us for this year’s event! RSVP here\n \n​Call for Student Abstracts\nThe 3rd Annual NanoBioNYC Symposium is inviting students and postdocs to submit their abstracts for a chance to present their research. The event will include 10-minute oral presentations by students and postdocs\, followed by a 5-minute Q&A session. There will also be an opportunity to present a poster during the poster session. Please submit a 1-page (max) abstract for a chance to have your work showcased during the event and win a $200 award!  Click here to submit your abstract.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/3rd-annual-nanobionyc-symposium/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium & Cafe\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nanoscience
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SUMMARY:Neuroscience Special Seminar - Ella Doron-Mandel
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special talk featuring Dr. Ella Doron-Mandel\, Associate Research Scientist\, Biological Sciences\, Columbia University. \nAttend in person or join us on Zoom! Meeting ID: 84274566846 Passcode: 474355. Please refer to the event flyer for more details.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/neuroscience-special-seminar-ella_doron-mandel/
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:20250925T140000
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SUMMARY:Photonics Initiative Seminar:  Giulio Cerullo
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Giulio Cerullo\, Polytechnic University of Milan\n2D semiconductors: a platform for ultrafast photonics\nAbstract – Layered materials consist of crystalline sheets with strong in-plane covalent bonds and weak van der Waals out-of-plane interactions. These materials can be easily exfoliated to a single layer\, obtaining 2D materials with radically novel physico-chemical characteristics compared to their bulk counterparts. 2D semiconductors exhibit very strong light-matter interaction and exceptionally intense and ultrafast nonlinear optical response\, enabling a variety of applications in optoelectronics and photonics. Furthermore\, stacking 2D materials into heterostructures (HS) offers unlimited possibilities to design new materials tailored for applications \nThis talk will review our recent studies on the ultrafast non-equilibrium optical response of transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) and their HS. Using high time resolution ultrafast transient absorption (TA) spectroscopy\, we monitor the ultrafast onset of exciton formation in TMDs and the dynamics of strongly coupled phonons. Using helicity resolved TA spectroscopy we time-resolve and control intravalley spin-flip processes. In HS of TMDs we time-resolve ultrafast interlayer hole transfer and interlayer exciton formation processes. We also show that strong exciton nonlinear interactions can lead to a complete quenching of the Rabi splitting in TMD-based microcavities. \nBio – Dr. Giulio Cerullo is a Full Professor with the Physics Department\, Politecnico di Milano\, where he leads the Ultrafast Optical Spectroscopy laboratory\, and currently a Miller Visiting Professor at UC Berkeley. Prof. Cerullo’s research activity concerns on the one hand pushing our capabilities to generate and manipulate ultrashort light pulses\, and on the other hand using such pulses to capture the dynamics of ultrafast events in molecular and solid-state systems. He has published over 550 papers which have received >33000 citations (H-index: 92 on Scopus). He is a Fellow of the Optical Society of America\, of the European Physical Society and of the Accademia dei Lincei and past Chair of the Quantum Electronics and Optics Division of the European Physical Society. He has been General Chair of the conferences CLEO/Europe 2017\, Ultrafast Phenomena 2018 and the International Conference on Raman Spectroscopy 2024. In 2023\, he received the Quantum Electronics Prize of the European Physical Society. He is the co-founder of two spin off companies (NIREOS and Cambridge Raman Imaging). \nThis is an in-person seminar. If you opt to join via zoom use Meeting ID 863 4078 0240\, Passcode 924382
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/photonics-initiative-seminar-giulio-cerullo/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photonics
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SUMMARY:Photonics Initiative Seminar: Junichiro Kono
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Junichiro Kono\, Rice University\nCavity-Dressed Quantum Matter \nAbstract – There has been a growing realization that the properties of a material can be modified just by placing it in an optical cavity. The quantum vacuum fields surrounding the material inside the cavity can cause nonintuitive modifications of electronic states through ultrastrong vacuum–matter coupling\, producing a vacuum-dressed material with novel properties. Existing theoretical predictions include cavity-enhanced\, cavity-induced\, and cavity-mediated enhancement of electron–phonon coupling and superconductivity\, electron pairing\, anomalous Hall effect\, ferroelectric phase transitions\, quantum spin liquids\, and photon condensation. Achieving the so-called ultrastrong coupling (USC) regime is a prerequisite for observing these effects\, which arise when the interaction energy becomes a significant fraction of the bare photonic mode and matter excitation frequencies. Most intriguingly\, when a material is ultrastrongly coupled with cavity-enhanced vacuum electromagnetic fields\, its ground state will contain virtual photons. This nonperturbative virtual driving without external fields can lead to phase transitions in thermal equilibrium. This talk will describe our recent studies of USC phenomena in various solid-state cavity quantum electrodynamics systems in search of such vacuum-induced phases of matter. We utilize the phenomenon of Dicke cooperativity\, i.e.\, many-body enhancement of light–matter interaction\, to explore quantum-optical strategies for creating\, controlling\, and utilizing novel phases in condensed matter enabled by the quantum vacuum. \nBio – Junichiro Kono received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in applied physics from the University of Tokyo in 1990 and 1992\, respectively\, and completed his Ph.D. in physics from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1995. He was a postdoctoral research associate at the University of California Santa Barbara from 1995-1997\, and the W. W. Hansen Experimental Physics Laboratory Fellow in the Department of Physics at Stanford University from 1997-2000. He joined the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering of Rice University in 2000 as an Assistant Professor and was promoted to Associate Professor in 2005 and to Professor in 2009. He is currently a Professor in the Departments of Electrical & Computer Engineering\, Physics & Astronomy\, and Materials Science & Nanoengineering at Rice University. \n\nProfessor Kono has also founded and implemented multiple education programs\, including the nationally recognized international research experience program called NanoJapan. NanoJapan was funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation and received the Heiskell Award for Innovation from the Institute of International Education in 2008. In 2016\, his team was selected by the U.S.-Japan Council to implement TOMODACHI STEM @ Rice\, which serve as a catalyst for female Japanese students interested in science and engineering research and engagement with the U.S. through international research collaborations. Professor Kono is a leader in optical studies of condensed matter systems and photonic applications of nanosystems\, including semiconductor nanostructures and carbon-based nanomaterials. He has made a number of pioneering contributions to the diverse fields of semiconductor optics\, terahertz spectroscopy and devices\, ultrafast and quantum optics\, and condensed matter physics. \nSpecifically\, his high-impact achievements include: exploration of extreme nonlinear optics in semiconductors using small-energy photons; ultrafast optical manipulation of collective spins in ferromagnetic semiconductors; observation of the Aharonov-Bohm effect in carbon nanotubes via magneto-optics; ultrafast and nonlinear optical studies of carbon nanotubes; first observation of superfluorescence in a solid through cooperative recombination of quantum degenerate electron-hole pairs; and demonstrations of the ultrastrong coupling regime in high-Q terahertz cavities. Kono’s research group uses state-of-the-art spectroscopic techniques to probe charge\, spin\, and vibrational dynamics. Their experimental facilities include the RAMBO system — a unique mini-coil-based 30-T pulsed magnet system equipped with ultrafast and nonlinear optical spectroscopy setups.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/photonics-initiative-seminar-kono/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photonics
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SUMMARY:Nanoscience Guest Speaker: Coordination Self-Assembly: From Origins to the Latest Advances - Dr. Makoto Fujita
DESCRIPTION:Register HERE! Space is limited.\nAbstract: Molecular self-assembly based on coordination chemistry has made an explosive development in recent years.  Over the last >30 years\, we have been showing that the simple combination of transition-metal’s geometry (typically\, a 90 degree coordination angle of Pd(II) center) with organic bridging ligands gives rise to the quantitative self-assembly of nano-sized\, discrete organic frameworks.  Representative examples include square molecules (1990)\, linked-ring molecules (1994)\, cages (1995)\, capsules (1999)\, and tubes (2004) that are self-assembled from simple and small components. Originated from these earlier works\, current interests in our group focus on i) molecular confinement effects in coordination cages\, ii) solution chemistry in crystalline porous complexes (as applied to “crystalline sponge method”)\,[1] and iii) and giant self-assemblies[2]\, as disclosed in this lecture. \nBio: Makoto Fujita is a University Distinguished Professor at Tokyo College\, The University of Tokyo\, Japan. He earned his Ph.D. from the Tokyo Institute of Technology in 1987. After holding positions at Chiba University and the Institute for Molecular Science (IMS) in Okazaki\, he became a full professor at Nagoya University in 1999. In 2002\, he moved to The University of Tokyo\, where he was appointed a full professor. He received his current title as a University Distinguished Professor in 2019. \nHis research interests include: (1) Coordination Self-Assembly: He focuses on constructing nanoscale\, discrete frameworks\, such as MnL2n​ Archimedean/non-Archimedean solids\, through self-assembly induced by transition-metal ions. (2) Molecular Confinement Effects: His work involves developing and creating new properties and reactions by confining molecules within the cavities of self-assembled coordination cages. (3) Crystalline Sponge Method: This groundbreaking technique utilizes single-crystal-to-single-crystal guest exchange within the pores of self-assembled coordination networks. It’s a new X-ray method that doesn’t require the crystallization of target compounds. \nHe is a recipient of the 2018 Wolf Prize in Chemistry. This year\, he was selected as an honorary foreign member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (AAAS) and will be attending the induction ceremony in Boston after this seminar in the weekend. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/nanoscience-guest-speaker-dr-makoto-fujita-coordination-self-assembly-from-origins-to-the-latest-advances/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nanoscience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T130000
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SUMMARY:Fall '25 Biochem Seminar: Associate Professor Kimberly Reynolds
DESCRIPTION:Mapping and modeling the impact of protein biochemical variation on growth rate phenotype \nIndividual proteins can be expressed\, purified\, and exquisitely characterized in terms of their biochemical and biophysical parameters in vitro. However\, the quantitative relationship between these parameters and complex phenotypes like growth remains mysterious. For example\, what values of protein abundance\, thermal stability (ΔGfold) and catalytic activity (kcat\, Km) must an enzyme attain to sustain metabolic pathway flux and support cell growth? In many cases\, we are missing even orders-of-magnitude level bounds on these fundamental biochemical parameters — we do not have a sense of which protein properties must be precisely tuned and which are robust to variation. To address this knowledge gap\, my lab seeks to quantify the intracellular constraints on protein abundance\, activity\, regulation\, and ultimately sequence. We then use this information to engineer new protein systems and build mathematical models relating protein activity and sequence to phenotype. In this talk\, I will first discuss our recent study of how variation in the activity of one enzyme constrains the biochemical parameters and sequence of another. Using a combination of deep mutational scanning and mathematical modeling we showed that inter-enzyme biochemical coupling can strongly reshape an enzyme’s sensitivity to mutation. Then\, I will introduce a CRISPR-interference based strategy for quantitatively mapping the relationship between protein expression level and cell growth. We used these high throughput measurements to train an interpretable machine learning model that predicts growth rate given combinatorial variation in gene expression and environment. Together these data lay a foundation for defining the biochemical “design specifications” of metabolic pathways and cell systems. \nPlease use this link to access Zoom. \n\n\n\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-kimberly-reynolds/
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:20251009T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T130000
DTSTAMP:20260313T215355
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SUMMARY:Neuroscience Special Seminar - Antonio Aubry
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special talk featuring Dr. Antonio Aubry\, Instructor\, Department of Neuroscience\, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. \nAttend in person or join us on Zoom! Please refer to the event flyer for more details.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/neuroscience-special-seminar-antonio-aubry/
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:20251015T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T130000
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SUMMARY:Roosevelt House Forum: The Science-to-Sustainability Dialogue Series
DESCRIPTION:Register HERE! Space is limited. \n \nAbout: Strategic challenges like accelerating climate change\, energy transition\, urbanization\, adoption of artificial intelligence\, and the need for global pandemic warning are all growing in urgency\, in complexity\, and in their need for clear and direct communication between researchers and decision-makers. In a time of increasing skepticism on science and growing geopolitical turbulence\, the historic Roosevelt House has organized a Forum series to convene a multidisciplinary panel of experts to explore how science can better be communicated and translated into sound policy. \n\n\n\n\n\n  \nInaugural Event: The Role of Science in the New World Order \n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda \n\nInformational flyer
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/roosevelt-house-forum-the-science-to-sustainability-dialogue-series/
LOCATION:Roosevelt House\, CUNY Hunter College\, 47-49 East 65th Street\, New York\, 10065\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Sciences
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T130000
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SUMMARY:Fall '25 Biochem Seminar: Professor Michael Sattler
DESCRIPTION:Dynamic RNA-protein interactions in A-to-I editing and biomolecular condensates in non- coding RNA pathways \nWe employ integrative structural biology\, combining solution NMR with complementary techniques and molecular dynamics to study the dynamics of RNAs and RNA-protein interactions in RNA processing pathways\, including alternative splicing regulation and non- coding RNA pathways. The structural understanding is a starting point to identify small molecule inhibitors that modulate these pathways for novel therapeutic approaches. Starting from a brief outline of our work and approaches in splicing regulation\, two studies will be presented: (1) We discovered extensive dynamics associated with A-to-I hyper-edited dsRNAs\, which exhibit unique conformational features. These features are specifically associated with hyper-editing and are specifically recognized by inosine binding proteins such as Endonuclease V. (2) We are dissecting the molecular principles of biomolecular condensates that are implicated in the separation of small non-coding RNA pathways in Drososphila\, combining NMR\, biophysical techniques and cell microscopy. \nPlease use this link to access Zoom. \n\n\n\nFor any questions\, contact Hyacinth Camillieri at hcamillieri@gc.cuny.edu.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/fall-25-biochem-seminar-professor-michael-sattler/
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:20251016T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T130000
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SUMMARY:Neuroscience Special Seminar - J. Wren Kim
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special talk featuring Dr. J. Wren Kim\, Assistant Project Scientist\, Molecular and Cell Biology\, UC Berkeley. \nAttend in person or join us on Zoom! Please refer to the event flyer for more details.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/neuroscience-special-seminar-j_wren_kim/
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:20251020T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T130000
DTSTAMP:20260313T215355
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SUMMARY:Interdisciplinary Seminar Series: Dr. Mark Hauber\, Executive Director and Professor of Psychology
DESCRIPTION:Species Recognition in Brood Parasitic Birds and Their Hosts \nOnly 1% of avian species are obligate brood parasitic\, laying their eggs in nests of other species. Yet they impact nearly 20% of bird species that serve as hosts. How do young parasites recognize their own species and why do some\, but not other\, hosts accept foreign eggs in their nests. This talk will explore the neuroethological bases of both of these species recognition processes.
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/interdisciplinary-seminar-series-dr-mark-hauber-executive-director-and-professor-of-psychology/
LOCATION:Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC)\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T110000
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DTSTAMP:20260313T215355
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SUMMARY:Photonics Initiative Seminar: Maria Antonietta Loi
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Maria Antonietta Loi\, University of Groningen \nCOLLOIDAL QUANTUM DOT SUPERLATTICES: TOWARDS OPTOELETRONIC METAMATERIALS \nAbstract – 3D superlattices made of colloidal quantum dots are a promising candidate for the next generation of optoelectronic devices as they are expected to exhibit a unique combination of tunable optical properties and coherent electrical transport through minibands. In my presentation I will show the fabrication of 3D superlattices of PbSe and PbS QDs with nanoscale-level controlled ordering over large areas [1\, 2]\, and of outstanding transport properties. The measured electron mobilities for PbSe superlattices are the highest ever reported for a self-assembled solid of fully quantum-confined objects (electron mobility up to 278 cm2 V−1 s−1). This ultimately demonstrates that optoelectronic metamaterials with highly tunable optical properties (in this case in the short-wavelength infrared spectral range) and charge mobilities approaching that of bulk semiconductor can be obtained. This finding paves the way toward a new generation of optoelectronic devices. \nReferences:  \n[1] J. Pinna\, R. Mehrabi Koushki\, D. S. Gavhane\, M. Ahmadi\, S. Mutalik\, M. Zohaib\, L. Protesescu\, B. J. Kooi\, G. Portale\, M. A. Loi\, Approaching Bulk Mobility in PbSe Colloidal Quantum Dots 3D Superlattices. Adv. Mater.\, 35\, 2207364 (2023). \n[2] J. Pinna\, E. Pili\, R. Mehrabi Koushki\, D. S. Gavhane\, F. Carlà\, B. J. Kooi\, G. Portale\, and M. A. Loi PbI2 Passivation of Three Dimensional PbS Quantum Dot Superlattices Toward Optoelectronic Metamaterials ACS Nano\, 18\, 29\, 19124 (2024). \nBio – Maria Antonietta Loi studied physics at the University of Cagliari in Italy where she received the PhD in 2001. In the same year she joined the Linz Institute for Organic Solar cells\, of the University of Linz\, Austria as a postdoctoral fellow. Later she worked as researcher at the Institute for Nanostructured Materials of the Italian National Research Council in Bologna\, Italy. In 2006 she became assistant professor and Rosalind Franklin Fellow at the Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials of the University of Groningen\, The Netherlands. She is now full professor in the same institution and chair of the Photophysics and OptoElectronics group. \nShe has published more than 300 peer-reviewed articles on photophysics and optoelectronics of different types of materials. In 2013 she has received an ERC Starting Grant and in 2022 and ERC Advanced Grant from the European Research Council. She currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of Applied Physics Letters and she is member of the international advisory board of several international journals in physics and materials physics. In 2018 she received the Physicaprijs from the Dutch physics association for her outstanding work on organic-inorganic hybrid materials. In 2020 she became fellow of the American Physical Society. In 2022 she was elected fellow of the Dutch Academy of Science (KNAW). In the same year she became fellow of the European Academy of Science (EURASC) and of the Royal Society of Chemistry. In 2025 she became Fellow of the Material Research Society. \nZoom Meeting ID 897 1535 6177 Passcode 199637
URL:https://asrc.gc.cuny.edu/event/photonics-initiative-seminar-maria-antonietta-loi/
LOCATION:ASRC Auditorium\, 85 St. Nicholas Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Photonics
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