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Visualizing the nano-world is a key component in many modern academic institutions, but building out a core facility is crucial to advance science. Anastas Popratiloff saw an opportunity to bring Thermo Fisher Scientific’s #ElectronMicroscopy technologies to GW Nanofabrication and Imaging Center, and it has empowered users with cutting-edge, novel research techniques. Read the article from AZoM - The Online Materials Science Community to learn more: https://ter.li/47wgts #MaterialsScience

I'm absolutely delighted to share a significant milestone in my academic journey! From April 7th to April 12th, I had the privilege of attending a Polarized Light Microscopy course at the esteemed McCrone Research Institute, Chicago.This immersive experience has truly been a game-changer, equipping me with a comprehensive skill set and deepening my understanding of optical techniques. This also allows me to gain the skillset of looking at things microscopically and through different lenses to various fields as I move forward. Over the course of the week, I had the opportunity to delve into a wide array of topics and techniques, including: 🔍 Conoscopy: Exploring the intricate world of crystal optics to analyze structures with precision. 🎨 Dispersion Staining: Unlocking the hidden complexities of materials through the power of dispersion staining techniques. 📏 Micrometry: Mastering precise measurement techniques to accurately quantify microscopic structures and dimensions. 🔬 Microchemistry: Investigating chemical compositions at a microscopic level to uncover valuable insights. 🔲 Crossed Polars: Harnessing the power of crossed polarizers to reveal detailed information about crystalline structures. 🔥 Visual Thermal Analysis: Utilizing visual cues to analyze thermal behavior and properties. 🔄 Use of Compensators: Leveraging compensators to manipulate polarized light and enhance contrast and clarity. 💎 Crystal Morphology: Exploring the visual characteristics and properties of crystals to understand their unique morphology. Throughout the course, I was inspired by the depth of knowledge shared by industry experts and the hands-on approach that allowed me to immediately apply what I learned. The guidance and support from my peers and instructors made this learning journey even more enriching and rewarding. I am immensely grateful Dr. Mohan Srinivasrao for funding such a transformative learning experience and for McCrone Research Institute's commitment to excellence in education. This experience has not only expanded my technical capabilities but has also fueled my passion for optics and liquid crystals research. As I integrate these new skills and insights into my work, I am excited about the possibilities they present for advancing research and innovation in this dynamic field. Also, attaching a cool snippet of what I saw under the microscope! #Optics #LiquidCrystals #Research #Microscopy #McCroneInstitute #ProfessionalDevelopment #LearningExperience

LSU Department of Mathematics Professors Daniel Massatt (PI) and Yuri Antipov are the recipients of a $500,000 DEPSCoR research grant from the Department of Defense (DoD) on "Incommensurate Multi-Walled Nanotubes: Electronic and Mechanical Properties". This project focuses on studying the properties of carbon nanotubes, which are increasingly relevant in technologies like computing and electronic devices. The research will address the challenges posed by incommensurate systems—those without periodic structures—and their impact on electronic and mechanical properties. The DoD received more than 80 white papers for the FY 2023 Research Collaboration competition, from which the final 25 collaborative teams were selected.  The LSU research team will spend three years developing new models and computational tools. These tools will incorporate momentum space approaches from existing models, such as the Bistritzer-MacDonald model for graphene, and apply them to the study of carbon nanotubes. Mechanical properties will also be examined using a continuum model that leverages both machine learning and density functional theory. The project aims to produce algorithms for calculating electronic characteristics like the density of states and transport properties for different types of nanotubes. Additionally, it will develop models for predicting the mechanical behavior of nanotubes under various conditions. This research is expected to enhance the understanding of carbon nanotubes and support the material science initiatives at Louisiana State University. #LSUMath #LSUScience

Congratulations to Dr. Gopakumar G for co-authoring the comprehensive paper titled "Roadmap on Computational Methods in Optical Imaging and Holography," published in the Journal of Applied Physics B. This global collaboration, involving 84 researchers from 46 prestigious institutions, including UCLA, Tsinghua University, The University of Tokyo, KAIST, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, and Deakin University, explores the rapidly growing role of computational methods in optical imaging and holography. As computational methods increasingly replace traditional optical techniques at lower costs, this paper reviews the current state of research in areas such as incoherent digital holography, quantitative phase imaging, imaging through scattering layers, and super-resolution imaging. It also presents practical computational codes and pseudocodes, offering readers an opportunity to engage directly with the latest algorithms. Dr. Gopakumar's involvement in this significant international collaboration is a proud achievement for the Amrita School of Computing, Amritapuri. #ResearchExcellence #OpticalImaging #Holography #GlobalCollaboration #AmritaSchoolOfComputing #ComputationalMethods #AcademicAchievement #InnovationInScience

Strengthening the Dutch research community in neuromorphic computing: upcoming events 🧠 🇳🇱 Dutch institutions are joining forces to advance the field of brain-inspired computing, since collaboration is the key to driving innovation and progress. Here's a line-up of events that are taking place in the coming months: 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 📢 Ecosystem kick-off meeting, aimed at exploring how Dutch institutions can develop a shared narrative and move forward as an alliance 📍 Eindhoven, the Netherlands 🗓 Friday, 28 June 2024 💪🏽 imec the Netherlands, University of Twente, University of Groningen, SURF, Radboud University, High Tech Campus Eindhoven (3realityhub) ➡ Sign up via cognigron@rug.nl 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 (𝗡𝗖𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰) 📢 Exploration of neuromorphic computing and engineering, including discussions on algorithms, circuits, systems, and architectures 📍 Eindhoven, the Netherlands 🗓 Monday, 30 September, 2024 (yearly event, 4th edition) 💪🏽 Federico Corradi, Eindhoven University of Technology ➡ Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/ee5TXFdz 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 📢 International conference on brain-inspired concepts and materials 📍 Groningen, the Netherlands 🗓 Wednesday and Thursday 16-17 October 2024 (biannual event, 2nd edition) 💪🏽 University of Groningen, University of Twente, Radboud University, Eindhoven University of Technology, Leiden University, AMOLF and Utrecht University. ➡ Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/ehxb8eB7 Be part of our joint mission! We are looking forward to seeing you. 👋🏽 #neuromorphic #computing #braininspired #physics #science #ai #data #engineering #FutureProofComputing

Strengthening the Dutch research community in neuromorphic computing: upcoming events 🧠 🇳🇱 Dutch institutions are joining forces to advance the field of brain-inspired computing, since collaboration is the key to driving innovation and progress. Here's a line-up of events that are taking place in the coming months: 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗺𝗮𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 📢 Ecosystem kick-off meeting, aimed at exploring how Dutch institutions can develop a shared narrative and move forward as an alliance 📍 Eindhoven, the Netherlands 🗓 Friday, 28 June 2024 💪🏽 imec the Netherlands, University of Twente, University of Groningen, SURF, Radboud University, High Tech Campus Eindhoven (3realityhub) ➡ Sign up via cognigron@rug.nl 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 (𝗡𝗖𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰) 📢 Exploration of neuromorphic computing and engineering, including discussions on algorithms, circuits, systems, and architectures 📍 Eindhoven, the Netherlands 🗓 Monday, 30 September, 2024 (yearly event, 4th edition) 💪🏽 Federico Corradi, Eindhoven University of Technology ➡ Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/ee5TXFdz 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 📢 International conference on brain-inspired concepts and materials 📍 Groningen, the Netherlands 🗓 Wednesday and Thursday 16-17 October 2024 (biannual event, 2nd edition) 💪🏽 University of Groningen, University of Twente, Radboud University, Eindhoven University of Technology, Leiden University, AMOLF and Utrecht University. ➡ Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/ehxb8eB7 Be part of our joint mission! We are looking forward to seeing you. 👋🏽 #neuromorphic #computing #braininspired #physics #science #ai #data #engineering #FutureProofComputing

Registration is now open! Brainspiration 2024 takes place this October. Join us for an international meeting on brain-inspired concepts, systems and materials for information processing. 🧠 You can expect: 🔶 State-of-the art research and internationally renowned experts in one place 🔶 Great chance to get to know the Dutch community in the emergent field of brain-inspired computing  🔶 Highly interdisciplinary conference, bringing together researchers from various fields (chemistry, physics, engineering etc.) 🔶 Focus on thought-provoking discussions among peers 🔶 Plenty of network opportunities in an excellent location: the new Forum building in the centre of Groningen, at a walking distance of the station, hotels, restaurants and monuments. Don't miss out on the early bird price! 🐣 Register before the end of June ➡ https://lnkd.in/ehxb8eB7 Co-organised with the University of Twente, Radboud University, Eindhoven University of Technology, Leiden University, AMOLF and Utrecht University. #braininspired #physics #technology #computing #computerchips #science #energyefficiency #ai #CogniGron #FutureProofComputing

After 10+ months of intense (intense is an understatement) internal review, pre-print of "Visualizing 3D Morphologies and Spatial Heterogeneities of Li after Fast-Charging via In-situ Neutron Tomography" is out: https://lnkd.in/emR-cRyd . Here, we report in-situ 3D characterization of the morphological behavior and spatial heterogeneities of plated, dead, and active Li, using neutron µ-computed tomography with a spatial resolution of 10-15 µm (pixel size ~ 5.74 µm - YES!). From ideation, designing my neutron-friendly battery, pitching to PSI and ETH scientists, traveling alone from Stanford for a 10-day beamtime at two beamlines I had never seen before in Switzerland during COVID-19, developing 3D image processing framework (now publicly available on GitHub) to co-authoring this complex, interdisciplinary work with 12 scientists (from 7 institutes) who are experts in very different fields - this 1 paper has taught me so much about collaborative science! To Anders Kaestner (PSI Paul Scherrer Institut), Markus Wied (ETH Zürich), Jacob LaManna(National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)), Nghia Vo (Brookhaven National Laboratory), Alison R. Dunlop, Andrew N. Jansen, Bryant J. Polzin, Steve Trask (Argonne National Laboratory), Markus Strobl (PSI Paul Scherrer Institut), Vanessa Wood (ETH Zürich), Michael Toney (University of Colorado Boulder), and Johanna Weker (SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory) for believing in me and this work! Funding: thanks to SLB Faculty for the Future Fellowship 2018-2023, Stanford University Diversifying Academia, Recruiting Excellence Fellowship 2020-2022, and ECS - The Electrochemical Society Edward G. Weston Fellowship 2023 for financial support. We look forward to any comments/suggestions you may have. Please DM or post in comments section. #platedlithium #deadlithium #activelithium #insitu_imaging #3DneutronCT #extremefastcharging #Liionbatteries

Dive into a remarkable study featuring groundbreaking research conducted by the School of Electronics and Information at Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi’an, China, and the School of Computing and Mathematics Sciences at the University of Leicester , UK. 🔍 The research highlights the innovative use of XIMEA's #xiSpec camera in advancing hyperspectral object tracking methodologies. By leveraging strategic channel selection techniques and refining tracking algorithms, the research demonstrates significant improvements in speed and accuracy. Through meticulous experimentation and analysis, the researchers demonstrate the effectiveness of their approach in overcoming traditional limitations and paving the way for more efficient tracking systems. Stay tuned for more insights into the future of hyperspectral imaging technology and its transformative impact across various domains. 🚀 Explore the details of this research: https://lnkd.in/dPnehxtf For more information about our xiSpec cameras, please visit: https://bit.ly/3T9QCtK #Remotesensing #Hyperspectral #Imaging #Objecttracking #Innovation #Research  

DID YOU KNOW… that university researchers have contributed to a massive 40% of the world’s top inventions since the 1950s? At Stensborg, we recognise academia’s pivotal role in global progress. That is why we provide intuitive tools like the Desktop R2P NanoImprinter to empower students, teachers and researchers. From Syddansk Universitet - University of Southern Denmark and DTU - Technical University of Denmark in Denmark to University of Nottingham in the UK and across the ocean to Virginia Military Institute in the US, our innovative device is paving ways inside university labs, facilitating polymer science teaching and NIL experiments. Read about the desktop in action in our NEW BLOG below and learn how it performs across academic endeavours >> https://lnkd.in/dktKauYs #UniversityLabs #NanoImprintLithography #Nanofabrication #NIL #PolymerScience #Chemistry #EasyExperimentation #AcademicResearch #Nanostructures