Speakers of the Satellite "Chemical Complexity"

Dr. Anne De Wit

Director of the Nonlinear Physical Chemistry Unit
Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Belgium

Dr. Anne De Wit is a professor and researcher at the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), specializing in nonlinear dynamics, reaction-diffusion systems, and chemo-hydrodynamics. Her research explores pattern formation, fluid instabilities, and the coupling between chemical reactions and transport processes. She has contributed to understanding fingering instabilities, buoyancy-driven flows, and self-organization in reactive systems. Through theoretical and experimental approaches, her work has applications in geophysics, environmental science, and industrial processes. She has published extensively in leading journals and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to advance the study of complex chemical and physical phenomena.

Dr. Carsten Beta

Leader of the Biological Physics Group
University of Potsdam, Germany

Carsten Beta is a professor of Biological Physics at the University of Potsdam, Germany, and a Principal Investigator at the Nano Life Science Institute (NanoLSI) of Kanazawa University, Japan. His research focuses on understanding complex dynamics in chemical, biological, and physical systems, particularly in self-organizing processes and pattern formation. He investigates phenomena such as the dynamics of chemical reactions, fluid dynamics, and self-propulsion mechanisms. His work integrates experimental, theoretical, and computational approaches to explore the intersection of physics, chemistry, and biology, with applications in areas like materials science, environmental studies, and biomolecular engineering.

Dr. Baptiste Blanc

Assisstent professor at the Institut de Physique de Nice
University of Nice, France

Baptiste Blanc is a researcher currently working at the Institut de Physique de Nice. His research focuses on physical chemistry, reaction-diffusion systems, electrokinetic transport in liquid foams, and the development of active gels as polymeric actuators. He has contributed to the study of collective chemomechanical oscillations in active hydrogels. Baptiste completed his Ph.D. under the supervision of Prof. Jean-Christophe Géminard and has expertise in interdisciplinary research that combines physics, chemistry, and biology. He is also a laureate of the Paris Region Fellowship Programme, supporting his ongoing research.

Dr. Pier Luigi Gentili

Associate Professor of Physical Chemistry
University of Perugia, Italy

Pier Luigi Gentili is an Associate Professor of Physical Chemistry at the University of Perugia, Italy. His research focuses on complex systems, exploring the intersection of chemistry, physics, and biology. He has authored the book "Untangling Complex Systems: A Grand Challenge for Science" and is developing Chemical Artificial Intelligence through non-linear chemical systems. Gentili has also held positions such as Visiting Scholar at the University of California Santa Cruz and has contributed to interdisciplinary studies combining science, philosophy, and ethics.

Dr. István Lagzi

Associate Professor at the Institute of Physics
Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME), Hungary

István Lagzi is an Associate Professor at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME), Hungary, within the Institute of Physics. He completed his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry at Eötvös Loránd University in 2004. His research interests include physical chemistry, pattern formation, and environmental modeling. Notably, he has investigated the periodic stratification of colloids in liquid phases produced by chemical reactions. Additionally, he has contributed to the development of regional air quality models describing the transport and chemical transformation of photochemical oxidants in Central Europe. His work integrates numerical simulations and experimental approaches to understand complex chemical and environmental processes.

Dr. István Szalai

Professor of Chemistry
Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) in Budapest, Hungary

István Szalai is a Professor of Chemistry at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) in Budapest, Hungary. He earned his MSc in 1994 and completed his PhD at ELTE in 1999. His research focuses on nonlinear dynamics and pattern formation in chemical systems. Notably, he has contributed to understanding Turing patterns and chemical oscillations. His work includes developing experimental design methods leading to chemical Turing patterns and studying pulsating pH-responsive nanogels.

Dr. Ágota Tóth

Leader of the Nonlinear Dynamics and Kinetics group
University of Szeged, Italy

Ágota Tóth is a Full Professor at the University of Szeged's Department of Physical Chemistry and Materials Science, leading the Nonlinear Dynamics and Kinetics group. Her research focuses on self-organization phenomena in chemical systems, including chemical waves and precipitate patterns.

Dr. Parvej Khan

research scholar in the Nonlinear Dynamics Laboratory
Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG), India

Dr. Parvej Khan is a research scholar in the Nonlinear Dynamics Laboratory at the Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG), India. His research focuses on nonlinear dynamics and pattern formation, particularly spiral and scroll wave behaviors in chemical systems like the Belousov–Zhabotinsky (BZ) reaction. Parvej has co-authored several publications, including studies on controlling spiral wave dynamics through modified Oregonator models and the impact of concentration gradients on spiral waves in the BZ reaction.

Dr. Anette Taylor

Professor of Reaction Engineering at the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering.
University of Southampton, UK

Professor Annette Taylor's research is situated at the intersection of chemistry and chemical engineering, emphasizing the understanding and control of reactive chemical processes and bioinspired systems. She employs computational modeling alongside experimental approaches, utilizing reactors ranging from nano- and micro-scale to lab-scale flow systems. Her work has broad applications in the sustainable production of materials, food, and fuel.

Dr. Emiliano Altamura

Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry
University of Bari Aldo Moro, Ital

Emiliano Altamura is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, Italy. His research encompasses artificial cells, synthetic biology, and biophysics. Altamura has contributed to studies such as the development of melanin-like polymers with phenylboronic units, aiming to enhance living cell display technology. He has also done research on chromophores that efficiently promote light-driven ATP synthesis and proton pumping.

Dr. Pierandrea Lo Nostro

Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry "Ugo Schiff"
University of Florence, Italy

Pierandrea Lo Nostro is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry "Ugo Schiff" at the University of Florence, Italy. His research focuses on the structure and dynamics of complex systems, particularly biological, biomimetic, biocompatible, and nanostructured systems. He has co-authored works challenging traditional notions of colloidal theory alongside Barry Ninham. Additionally, he serves as the Secretary of the European Colloid and Interface Society (ECIS).

Dr. Nobuhiko J. Suematsu

Professor at School of Interdisciplinary Mathematical Sciences
and a fellow at the Meiji Institute for Advanced Study of Mathematical Sciences (MIMS), Japan

Nobuhiko J. Suematsu is a professor at Meiji University's School of Interdisciplinary Mathematical Sciences and a fellow at the Meiji Institute for Advanced Study of Mathematical Sciences (MIMS). He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Tsukuba in 2008. Suematsu's research focuses on physical chemistry, interfacial chemistry, and nonlinear science, with an emphasis on self-organization and collective behavior. He has held various academic positions at Meiji University since 2011 and has received several awards for his contributions to the field.

Dr. Jerzy Górecki

Professor at the Institute of Physical Chemistry
Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland

Jerzy Górecki is a Professor at the Institute of Physical Chemistry of the Polish Academy of Sciences, where he leads the Department of Complex Systems and Chemical Processing of Information. His research focuses on far-from-equilibrium phenomena, self-organization, and chemical information processing. He has pioneered the use of reaction-diffusion systems, notably the Belousov–Zhabotinsky reaction, for unconventional computing applications. Górecki's work includes developing chemical memories using discrete Turing patterns and employing networks of chemical oscillators for tasks such as schizophrenia diagnosis. His interdisciplinary approach combines theoretical modeling, computer simulations, and experimental studies to explore the computational potential of chemical systems.