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Brazil-Sweden Workshop on frontier os Science and Education - Researchers
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Professor of Sensory Biology My research: visual ecology, neuroethology, animal behaviour Generally: Biology, Sysnchrotron methods within Biology and Geology, ecology and evolution Title of presentation: Biological Research in Lund – selected topics Presentation: I am a neuroethologist study the eyes and visual adaptations of animals, and their visual ecology in my own research. I will shortly present some of the cutting edge biological research done in Lund, including fields in molecular ecology and evolution, animal migration, genetics and immunology. I will also mention fields in which our researchers use synchrotron light techniques for studies in geology, microbial ecology and animal morphology. Web: |
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Professor in Biochemistry and Biophysics Keywords: lipids, polymers, drugs, nanoparticles, biomimetic systems, vaccine delivery Title of presentation: Bioactive supramolecular assemblies Presentation: The intermolecular forces between lipids, polymers, biomolecules and drugs induce a variety of supramolecular assemblies that may find important applications in drug and vaccine delivery. The presentation will introduce some of the assemblies described in our group over the years such as hybrid lipid-polymer nanoparticles, antimicrobial lipid-polymer assemblies, hybrid nanoparticles made of biocompatible and bioactive antimicrobial lipids or polymers and lipid bilayer fragments in novel formulations for drugs or peptides.
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Academic title (with discipline/subject area) Dr of astronomy Position if different to academic title (with discipline/subject area): Lecturer in astronomy University (or other affiliation): Uppsala Keywords: stars, stellar atmospheres, chemical composition, quantitative spectroscopy, non-equilibrium processes in stars, Galactic archaeology, Gaia, Big-Bang Nucleosynthesis Title of presentation: Astronomical research at Uppsala University Presentation: I will give an overview of the research into astronomy and space physics conducted at Uppsala University. This research spans spatial/temporal scales from the near-Earth magnetosphere to the earliest galaxies in the Universe. I will then focus on my own research topic, so-called Galactic archaeology, and discuss the pan-European projects we are involved in (e.g. Gaia, 4MOST). Web: http://www.physics.uu.se/research/astronomy-and-space-physics/research/stars/ |
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Full Professor, Physics Keywords: Synchrotron Title of presentation: Sirius: The new Brazilian Synchrotron Light Source Presentation: The use of synchrotron radiation by a great variety of fields has increased steadily worldwide. This, to a large extent, is a result of the availability of the much brighter third-generation light sources, which opened up new experimental techniques. Brazil gave an important contribution to science in Latin America through the development of the necessary technology and the construction of the first synchrotron in the southern hemisphere, still the only one in Latin America. The Laboratório Nacional de Luz Síncrotron – LNLS, operates this installation as an open facility since 1997, benefiting today around 1200 researchers yearly. Despite all this success, the current Brazilian light source is a second-generation machine, with relatively low electron energy, high emittance and few straight sections for insertion devices. LNLS is currently engaged in the design and construction of a new, fourth-generation synchrotron light source, named Sirius. It is being planned to be a state of the art machine, providing tools for cutting edge research that are non existent today in Brazil and South America. In this talk an overview of the status of the construction of Sirius will be provided. |
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Associate Professor, Electron Spectroscopy of Atoms, Molecules and Aqueous Solutions. Keywords: Electrons, Spectroscopy, Core line, Auger, Synchrotron radiation, Aqueous solutions. Title of presentation: Aqueous Surfaces Studied by Electrons Spectroscopy Presentation: The extent in which functional groups are protonated at aqueous interfaces as compared to bulk is deemed essential to several areas in chemistry and biology. The origin of such changes has been the source of intense debate. We use X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and all-atom reactive molecular dynamics simulations as two independent methods to probe, at the molecular scale, both bulk and surface distributions. We plan also giveinsights on how ethanol and water do not mix well both at bulk and solution surface. |
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PhD in Science (Condensed Matter Physics) Keywords: Molecular modeling, Energy, Nanoscience, Catalysis, First Principles calculations, Molecular Dynamics Title of presentation: Applications of multiscale computational nanoscience to design materials for energy Presentation: The recent advances in nanostructured materials have opened a wide range of new multifunctional materials with promising potential for the development of cleaner and efficient energy storage and conversion technologies, as well new ways to enhance oil exploration (EOR). Here, we use advanced techniques of computational material characterization using multiscale methodologies involving first principles calculations, molecular dynamics and Lattice Boltzmann methods to design nanostructured materials for energy applications. These applications ranges from the i) use of functionalized nanostructures as wettability modifiers for EOR, ii) nanotubes of transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD) for battery and photocatalyst applications. This knowledge represents a fundamental contribution to the understanding of the thermodynamics of nanostructures on surfaces and interfaces (wetting, confinement and stability of phases and phase transitions on surfaces), while it will provide a much needed understanding at molecular level on nanostructured materials potentialities for applications in high-rate battery and photocatalytic technologies. |
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Professor in water resources engineering Keywords: Interaction ocean–atmosphere–hydrology, Climate variability and forecast, Hydrological seasonal forecast, Hydropower production, Social hydrology Title of presentation: Climate and hydrology at the Department of Water Resources Engineering Presentation: Cintia Bertacchi Uvo is a full professor at the Department of Water Resources Engineering. She has a Ph.D. in Water Resources Engineering from LTH (1998), a M.Sc. in Climatology from the National Space Research Institute, Brazil (1989) and a B.Sc. in meteorology from the University of São Paulo, Brazil (1983). Considering her broad background in meteorology, climatology and water resources engineering, her research focuses on the interactions of climate and surface hydrology in diverse time and space scales. Her expertise includes the development of data driven models for analysis and forecast of hydrological variables, based on climate conditions. Prof. Uvo has almost 30 years teaching experience in many countries. She has a large international experience that comprises long term stay and collaboration with scientific institutions in 13 countries worldwide. Web: www.tvrl.lth.se |
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Academic title (with discipline/subject area): ph.D in Science / Physical Chemistry / Electrochemistry Position if different to academic title (with discipline/subject area): Full-time Professor at the Physics and Chemistry Department, Faculty of Engineering - UNESP at Guaratinguetá/SP University (or other affiliation): UNESP – Universidade Estadual Paulista
Title of presentation: Pd-based electrocatalysts for electrochemical energy conversion. Presentation: Nanostructured palladium (Pd) particles have attracted significant interest in the area of electrochemical energy conversion and storage mainly because it could be a potential substitute for platinum, the actual state-of-the-art electrocatalyst in low temperature Fuel Cells. This talk will focus on our current effort to understand how structural, morphological, compositional effects presented by Pd-based electrocatalysts influence the electrochemical and electrocatalytic behavior. The results could point towards new directions for the design of more active and stable electrocatalysts for Fuel Cells. Web: |
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Professor, Aerosol Physics Title of presentation: Research at Lund University and Engineering Faculty in support of a sustainable development Presentation: Swietlicki is Professor of Aerosol Physics at the Engineering Faculty (LTH) of Lund University. He also serves as Assistant Dean for Research at LTH. In this capacity, he is responsible for initiating and supporting research at the Faculty and at the wider University. Our university and Faculty includes several strong research environments and we are committed to pursuing both curiosity-driven and interdisciplinary research that will help us meet the global challenges and promote a sustainable development. His own research is motivated by the effects of atmospheric aerosols on climate, environment and human health. He has 30 years of experience in atmospheric aerosol science and has participated in numerous field experiments, including in Brazil and the Arctic. He is Deputy Coordinator of a Swedish strategic research area on climate modelling coordinated by Lund University which aims to develop the next generation of Earth system models. Web: http://www.lth.se/english |
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PhD – Physical-chemistry - Electrochemistry Keywords: Fuel cells; electrocatalysis; metallic nanoparticles; CO2 electroreduction Title of presentation: Electrocatalysts for Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage Presentation: Fabio H. B. Lima (1978) graduated in Chemistry at University of Sao Paulo, São Carlos, in 2001. He obtained his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry at the Institute of Chemistry of São Carlos of the University of São Paulo (IQSC/USP), São Carlos, in 2006, under orientation of Prof. Edson A. Ticianelli. During the PhD he did a stage at the Brookhaven National Laboratory (USA, NY). He spent 12 months as a postdoctoral IQSC fellow between 2006 and 2008, under supervision of Prof. Dr. Ernesto R. Gonzalez. In 2008 he was appointed Professor at the Physical Chemistry Department in the same Institution. He is currently interested in the following topics: 1. Electrocatalysis: -Kinetics and mechanism of electrochemical reaction involved in electrochemical energy conversion devices: fuel cells, regenerative fuel cells, and rechargeable metal-air batteries; Investigations using on-line Differential Electrochemical Mass Spectrometry; 2. Synthesis and characterization of nanostructured electrocatalysts. Web: www.iqsc.usp.br |
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Associate professor Keywords: Bioaerosols, atmospheric numerical modeling, physics of clouds Title of presentation: Bioaerosol: modeling and sampling at Southern Brazil region Presentation: The Primary Biological Aerosol Particles (PBAPs) are airborne solid and insoluble particles derived from living organisms (e.g. bacteria, fungi and pollen). This concept covers a wide range of biological aerosol particles, which are ubiquitous in the atmosphere. They are also causes of disease and allergenic reactions to humans, animals and plants. These biological particles have properties to act as ice nuclei (IN), becoming PBAP-IN, as well as cloud condensation nuclei (CCN). Therefore the objectives of this project are divided in two main areas: PBAP-IN sampling and modeling Cumulobimbus and Nimbostratus clouds. Modeling will be focused in Southern regions of Brazil. The over-arching strategy is to use observed emissions of PBAP-IN of various types in order to set up numerical simulations of observed cases. To study their role in natural clouds over the SE Brazil using PBAP-IN as initial conditions is the main aim of this project.
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Professor, Atmospheric Sciences Department, Air quality modeling Keywords): Atmospheric Aerosols, Air Quality, Chemical Transport Models, Tropospheric Ozone, Vehicular emission Title of presentation: The evolution of air quality in São Paulo: measurements and modeling data. Presentation: Although the number of vehicles and population has increased substantially in the last 30 year in São Paulo, the concentration of the primary pollutants has decreased. But the secondary pollutants: ozone and fine particles, are still presenting higher concentrations. Many projects have been conducted to develop strategies to represent the emissions and fate of pollutants. This presentation will address the time evolution of the concentration and the results of the simulations with the air quality modeling tools. Web: www.lapat.iag.usp.br |
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Gunnar Öhrwall Keywords: Synchrotron radiation, X-ray spectroscopy, aqueous surface/interface physics Title of presentation: Opportunities in materials characterization at diffraction limited synchrotron radiation facilities Presentation (max 150 words): Gunnar Öhrwall received his Ph.D. in physics from Uppsala University in 1999, studying photoionization in small molecules. He did postdoctoral work on X-ray excited molecular fragmentation at the Advanced Light Source, in Berkeley, CA, between 1999 and 2001. He is since 2007 employed as a beamline scientist at the Swedish national synchrotron facility, MAX IV Laboratory, in Lund, specializing in X-ray spectroscopy studies of aqueous surfaces and interfaces, with relevance for environmental and energy applications. |
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Ecology and Natural History of Bees Keywords: evolution, biodiversity, conservation, biological interactions, pollination, native bees Title of presentation: working the bees with the Swedish Presentation: In 2008 I worked for 3 months with Prof. Anders Nilsson of the Uppsala Universityin a project about the conservation status of a specialized solitary bee,Melitta tricincta. This bee was placed in the red list of Swedish species as endangered, because of a recorded decline in distribution area and occurrence of its food plant, Odontites vulgaris (Scrophulariaceae). We carried out an inventory in the south of the country, in order to provide an updated and enlarged basis for a more solid assessment of the conservation status of M. tricincta in Sweden. At the moment I have a project with Prof. Emily Baird, of the University of Lund, to understanding the visual system and navigation strategies of some tropical bees. The purpose is to investigate how the bees perceive their natural environment and how they use this sensory information to navigate through it using anatomical, physiological and behavioural analyses. |
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Academic title (with discipline/subject area); Full Professor, University of São Paulo, Instituto de Astronomia, Geofísica e Ciências Atmosféricas, Department of Astronomy Position if different to academic title (with discipline/subject area): (same) Keywords: Radio Astronomy, radio telescope, high frequency receivers, VLBI observations. Title of presentation: The LLAMA project Presentation: LLAMA is a joint project between Argentina and Brazil (University of São Paulo) financed by FAPESP on the Brazilian side, for the installation of a 12 m diameter sub-mm radio telescope at 4800 m altitude in the Andes. The antenna mounting at the site will occur in 2016. The antenna will be similar to the APEX (partially Swedish) radio telescope, but complementary in many aspects. For instance, LLAMA can do solar observations, while APEX cannot, and some different frequency bands will be installed, like ALMA Band 1. One of the first receivers to be installed will be provided by Chalmers University (Gothenburg). One of the plans for future is to perform VLBI (Very Long Base Interferometry) between LLAMA, APEX and other radio telescopes, to perform observations with extremely high angular resolution. |
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JOÃO BATISTA BORGES SOBRINHO DORINI Academic title (with discipline/subject area): MD, PhD, Postdoctoral researcher at the Hedenstierna Laboratory, Department of Surgical Sciences, Section of Anaesthesiology & Critical Care, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden. Uppsala University Keywords: Respiratory physiology; respiratory failure; acute respiratory distress syndrome; mechanical ventilation; ventilator-induced lung injury; imaging; respiratory pathophysiology. Title of presentation: Imaging and respiratory pathophysiology Presentation: I have been studying the multiple forms of pulmonary involvement that evolve to respiratory failure. Analyzing physiological, pathophysiological, diagnostic and therapeutic points of view. Examining the different methods of artificial ventilation. Studying respiratory physiology, respiratory pathophysiology, and artificial ventilation-induced lung injury by means of Synchrotron Radiation Computed Tomography Imaging, dynamic Positron emission tomography (PET), Computerized Tomography (CT), and Electrical Impedance Tomography (EIT).
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Academic title (with discipline/subject area): Dr. in Astronomy Position if different to academic title (with discipline/subject area): Professor University (or other affiliation): Universidade de São Paulo Keywords: Astronomy – Spectroscopy – Stars – Planets – Galaxy Title of presentation: High precision stellar spectroscopy: from the Big Bang to planets Presentation: In recent years high precision stellar spectroscopy is opening new windows on Astrophysics, involving different areas such as planet formation, stellar evolution, the evolution of our Galaxy, and is even relevant to the study of the relic lithium formed in the first minutes after the Big Bang. |
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Academic title (with discipline/subject area) Position if different to academic title (with discipline/subject area): University (or other affiliation): Keywords: Packaging; Food Waste; Packaging for sustainable development Title of presentation: Packaging logistics for sustainable development – reducing food waste along the supply chain in developing countries Presentation: The demand for food will rise, as population is expected to reach 9,5 billion in 2017. The emergence of middle classes in developing countries will, also, result in a greater demand for food. In parallel, studies suggest that roughly one-third of food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted globally, which amounts to about 1.3 billion tons per year. The food is lost or waste along the supply chain, from the agricultural production down to the final consumers. In developing countries food is wasted mostly during the early and middle stages of food supply chain. One solution which can contribute to decreasing waste/loss in the food chain is packaging. In order to reduce food loss/waste, it is necessary to understand the different needs and roles placed on packaging by a variety of organisations along the supply chain in developing countries. Web: http://www.plog.lth.se/staff/visiting-faculty/jos-alcides-gobbo-junior/ |
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M.D. Ph.D (Human Physiology) Keywords: Heart Development and Evolution, Genome Modification, Fossils Title of presentation: Fossil hearts: The role of paleontology in the study of vertebrate cardiac evolution Presentation: Elucidating cardiac evolution has been frustrated by lack of a cardiac fossil record. We demonstrate that cardiac preservation is possible in the extinct pachyrhizodontid fish Rhacolepis buccalis from the Cretaceous Santana Formation in North-East Brazil. Cardiac identity is concluded by the S-shaped configuration, four chambers, Cuvier ducts, an orthotopic position posterior to gills and between pectoral girdles and by the finding of oxidized iron inside its chambers. A cardiac outflow tract with four valve rows in a massive conus arteriosus in a basal teleost such as Rhacolepis represents a morphological missing link between the multivalvar, conal, condition of basal gnathostomes and basal teleosts and the oligovalvar, bulbar, state of the outflow tract in higher teleosts. This indicates that the enigmatic process of outflow tract simplification in actinopterygians was underway by 119-113 Ma and shows that it is possible to scrutinize the fossil record for clues on cardiac structure and evolution. Web: http://lnbio.cnpem.br/thematic-programs/molecular-mechanisms-development-diseases/ |
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Academic title (with discipline/subject area): Professor of Physical Chemistry Position if different to academic title (with discipline/subject area): NA University (or other affiliation): Uppsala University Keywords: liposomes, lipodisks, nanocarriers, biomimetic membranes, Q10, antimicrobial peptides, anticancer agents, cryo-TEM Title of presentation: Fundamental studies and analytical/pharmaceutical applications of self-assembled lipid systems Presentation: Our research is focused on soft surfaces and colloidal systems formed by lipids and surfactants. An overall aim of the investigations is to gain a deeper understanding of the factors that govern molecular interactions, membrane properties and structural transformations in systems containing liposomes and related self-assembled lipid structures. The projects are as a rule inspired by issues of biological or medical/pharmaceutical relevance, and the information gained from the fundamental studies is often utilized in more applied sub-projects. In particular, we develop and characterize systems designed in order to obtain efficient nanocarriers for controlled drug delivery, as well as improved model membranes and sensor surfaces for biomolecular analysis. A battery of microscopy, scattering, photophysical, as well as surface sensitive techniques is employed for the investigations. We have long experience in the use of cryo-transmission electron microscopy (cryo-TEM) and perform, as time permits, analyses on behalf of both academia and industry. Web: http://www.kemi.uu.se/research/analytical-chemistry+/colloid-and-interface-chemistry/ |
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Academic title (with discipline/subject area): PhD in Chemistry Keywords: Nanoparticles, hybridization, nanocomposites Title of presentation: Nanoparticles technology for energy, environment and nanomedicine Presentation: The large-scale production of dispersible nanoparticles and the development of suitable functionalization processes to attach different types of molecules, biomolecules and transition metal complex catalysts/photocatalysts on the surface, while maintaining the colloidal stability, are the bottlenecks for development of new functional hybrid nanoparticles and nanocomposites. In this presentation we will introduce an efficient chemical approach for large-scale production of nanoparticles suitable for energy, environment and nanomedicine applications. Also, adsorbents for removal of undesirable contaminants such as heavy metals, hormones, pesticides, hydrocarbons, and dyes, as well as noxious bacteria will be presented. |
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Academic title (with discipline/subject area) Vice Chancellor's advisor, international affairs, Director of the Biomedical Center Uppsala University, Professor in Biology (Microbiology) Position if different to academic title (with discipline/subject area): University (or other affiliation): Uppsala University
1. Internationalization Uppsala University 2. Expectation and surprises in the world of mycobacteria Presentation: Professor in Biology and he received his PhD degree in Molecular Biology at Uppsala University 1985. After a post-doctoral training 1986 through 1988 in Nobel Laureate Dr S. Altmans laboratory at Yale University, USA, he started his own research group at Uppsala University. His research interests are within the fields of RNA biology, the biology of mycobacteria, and development of new antibiotics. He is the director of BMC and the Vice Chancellor's advisor on international affairs at Uppsala University. Together with a colleague he started Bioimics AB, a small research company devoted to the development of new antibiotics. Abstract Scientific presentation Bacteria of the genus Mycobacterium are acid-fast, hardy and found to inhabit diverse environmental niches, such as, ground and tap water, soil, animals and humans. The Mycobacterium genus includes non-pathogenic environmental bacteria as well as opportunistic pathogens and highly successful human pathogens such as M. tuberculosis that causes TB. To understand the diversity of morphological variations and physiology of mycobacteria at the molecular level in response to environmental changes we combine whole genome sequencing, transcriptome and proteome analysis, bioinformatics and traditional molecular biology. New insight into the physiological states of mycobacteria grown under different conditions will be presented. |
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Vacuum Group Head Keywords): material science, surface science, gas dynamics, vacuum science Title of presentation: ESS ERIC: Science using Neutron Presentation: ESS officially became the European Spallation Source ERIC on October 1, 2015.The ERIC legal framework facilitate the joint establishment and operation of pan-European research infrastructures like ESS. To succeed in its mission ESS relies also on the expertise of its Partners from across Europe, and also from other areas of the globe. ESS has a large network of laboratories to exchange knowledge, personnel and experience with, and will contribute directly to the project through In-Kind Contributions (IKCs). Neutron scattering can be applied to a range of scientific questions, spanning the realms of physics, chemistry, geology, biology and medicine.Neutron science is the science of everyday life. It is important for the development of new and better computer chips, cosmetics, detergents, textiles, paints, fuels, drugs, batteries and plastics. Industrial drivers such that are all dependent on advances in the capacity and capability of the science of neutron imaging. |
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Academic title (with discipline/subject area) Prof. Livre Docente em Pneumologia Position if different to academic title (with discipline/subject area): University (or other affiliation): Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo Keywords): Lung Imaging, Ventilator Induced Lung Injury Title of presentation: Lung imaging and Lung protection in the ICU
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Brazil-Sweden Collaborative Networks to Address Green-Energy Issues Moyses is currently a Researcher in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Uppsala University. He has received PhD degree, in Condensed Matter Physics, from Uppsala University (UU), Sweden. Thereafter, he has held research fellowship positions at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), Stockholm, and at Yale University in USA. He has won three research awards in Sweden, viz., Benzelius prize (Royal Society of Sciences in Uppsala), Ångstrom Premium (UU), and Bjurzon’s Premium (UU). In 2014 he has won the Young Researcher Grant from Swedish Research Council to to initiate an independent research group. His research involves theoretical modeling of physico-chemical processes in condensed matter, based on first-principles theory, and with primary emphasis on systems for clean-renewable energy applications. Besides the research and teaching activities, Moyses is also acting as academic coordinator for a number of initiatives to promote international collaboration between Sweden and Brazil on both research and education.
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Academic title (with discipline/subject area) PhD in Physics Position if different to academic title (with discipline/subject area): Professor University (or other affiliation): Uppsala University From molecules to rain: Probing atmospherically relevant aqueous surfaces with XPS The outermost molecular layers of liquid water differ from the bulk. These differences are especially important for small aqueous systems, e.g. atmospheric aerosols which are among the main unknowns in climate models. I will describe how we study the surface of liquid water using a liquid micro-jet and synchrotron-radiation-based photoelectron spectroscopy, and present results of the surface behaviour of ions and organic molecules, chosen as model systems of atmospherically relevance.
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Dean, Full Professor Talk title: Novel drug candidates based on biologically active secondary metabolites Keywords: Biologically active secondary metabolites, galiellalactone, damsin, flavones, anticancer and anxiolytic drug candidates. Description of research interest. The research area of Prof. Sterner is broadly biologically active secondary metabolites, isolated primarily from fungi and plants. The studies focus on understanding the molecular mechanisms for certain biological activities and the development of potentially useful drug candidates. Examples of on-going projects are:
The most important scientific tools used in the Sterner research group are synthesis and computational chemistry. All biological studies are carried out in collaborations.
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Professor of Environmental Physics
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Professor in Physics Keywords: atomic, molecular and optical physics, time-resolved spectroscopy, momentum imaging, synchrotron radiation, electron spectroscopy Short bio: Stacey Sorensen graduated with a PhD in physics from the Chemical Physics Institute at the University of Oregon, USA. She has worked on experiments using synchrotron radiation and XUV lasers mainly on molecules and molecular materials at a variety of facilities world wide. Dr Sorensen was previously employed at the Royal Institute of Technology, and has been professor at Lund University since 2003 where she is head of the division of synchrotron radiation research. She was vice Dean of the Science Faculty (research) from 2006-2011, and is presently pro vice chancellor responsible for research and research infrastructures at Lund University. She has been a member of the board of the Swedish Research Council and of the MAX IV National Synchroton Facility, and has led several national projects in materials science. She has about 140 publications in international peer-reviewed journals.
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Professor inorganic Materials chemistry Keywords: Intermetallics, thermoelectrics, modulated phases Title of presentation: Why and how we should care about disorder Presentation: Intermetallic compounds are prone to various disorders. While this has mostly been considered a nuisance in the past it has lately been recognized that extensive disorder is conductive to several different kinds of interesting physical properties including enhanced thermoelectric performance. This talk will cover some basics about thermoelectricity and present some intermetallic systems where structural disorder is an important feature. The talk will also describe how to deal with such compounds from a structural perspective.
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PhD in Materials Science and Engineering (Metals) Keywords: Energy Materials, Hydrogen storage, Hydrogen technology, Functional Materials, Nanomaterials, Fuel cell electrocatalysts. Title of presentation: Functional Materials for Clean Energy Applications Presentation: The development of renewable and environmental friendly sources of energy is a major concern worldwide. Among others, hydrogen is an excellent candidate as energy carrier due to its high chemical energy content and low impact to the environment. The large scale utilization of hydrogen as energy vector demands scientific and technological developments in several areas such as new materials for hydrogen storage, efficient, durable and low cost fuel cell electrocatalysts, and so on. To obtain the necessary progress in these complex research topics, a cross-disciplinary approach is fundamental. In this talk, some key issues on clean energy materials and the research efforts conducted by a Brazilian – Swedish multidisciplinary research team involving Uppsala University, Federal University of ABC, University of São Paulo, and São Paulo State University are introduced.
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PhD University of Uppsala, 1979 Keywords: Title of presentation: The present and possible future in Molecular Sciences and collaboration with Sweden Presentation: The presentation will focus on the achievements and present developments made in our group for understanding properties, spectroscopy and reactivity of molecular systems in different environments, ranging from simple organic solvents to supercritical fluids. In this, we will consider the collaborations already underway with groups in Sweden and how these could be augmented in the coming years. |
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PhD, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology - Columbia University Keywords: Title of presentation: Presentation: Amphibians are a conspicuous and ecologically important component of the world’s vertebrate fauna, with more than 7,000 species worldwide and more than 1,000 species in Brazil. They are also a highly endangered group whose current rate of extinction is hundreds or thousands of times greater than the background extinction rate. My research seeks to discover and describe amphibian diversity and the evolutionary events and processes that explain it. I am mainly pursuing three interrelated lines of research: phylogenetic systematics, the evolution of amphibian chemical defenses, and the invasion biology of the American bullfrog in Brazil. Additionally, in collaboration with Dr. Almut Kelber of Lund University and Dr. Julián Faivovich of the Museo Argentino de Ciencias Naturales, I am investigating the evolution of vision in frogs. |
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Professor/Physical Chemistry Keywords: Neutron scattering and reflectometry, lipid self-assembly, controlled delivery, surface chemistry, biomolecules at interfaces, biomembranes, biomaterials, surfactant adsorption Title of presentation: On the formation of lipid nano-scale structures at interfaces beyond planar bilayers E-mail: Tommy.Nylander@fkem1.lu.se
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Academic title (with discipline/subject area) PhD in physics Position if different to academic title (with discipline/subject area): researcher University (or other affiliation): Brazilian Synchrotron Light Laboratory Title of presentation: In situ characterization of functional interfaces Presentation: The interfaces of functional materials play an important role in diverse areas such as catalysis, drug delivery and energy conversion. However our current knowledge about interfaces at the atomic level is still limited, since characterization tools capable to probe interfaces under environmental conditions became available only recently. In this talk, I will show how ambient pressure photoelectron spectroscopy (APXPS) can be used to probe solid-gas and liquid-gas interfaces under working conditions. I will also give a brief overview of the plans for interface science research at the new Brazilian synchrotron light source Sirius under construction at the National Center for Research on Energy and Materials (CNPEM).
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Associate Professor (Docent) Keywords: cloud physics, bio-aerosol Title of presentation: Clouds and their interactions with biosphere Presentation: Clouds are perhaps the most uncertain and pivotal aspect of the climate system. Clouds generate precipitation by two processes of coagulation, one involving the ice phase and the other the liquid phase. Bio-aerosols, by initiating cloud-droplets and ice crystals, influence both processes, hence governing the extent of clouds. Consequently, a view of the atmosphere as being intimately coupled to the biosphere is emerging. Clouds in most of the troposphere are glaciated. The morphology of ice is very complex and especially diverse. This poses a challenge to numerical modellers who analyse the microphysical conversions in clouds. In this presentation, highlights from our recent research into glaciated clouds and bio-aerosols are shown, including the Phillips scheme to treat the initiation of ice from aerosols, which is used in forecasting models worldwide (E.g. WRF). A planned project to assess bio-aerosols’ influence on convective clouds, jointly with University of Sao Paulo, is outlined. Web: |
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DSc, Physical Chemistry Keywords: surfactants, polymers, colloids, phase equilibria, calorimetry, SAXS Title of presentation: Energetics and Structure for Association between Surfactants and Polymers Presentation: Our research group has interests in the study of energetics and structure related to the association between surfactants and/or polymers. For energetics we apply different calorimetric techniques to elucidate the thermodynamics of such interaction. The structure of the association colloids formed by these species is also investigated using mostly Small Angle X-Ray Scattering. These systems comprise mixtures of oppositely charged surfactant and polyelectrolyte, surfactant aggregates and dispersions with liquid-crystalline cores. In both areas of our research we have interacted with groups from the Chemical Center of Lund University. |
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