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Researchers on NotedSource with connections to University of Toledo include Dileepa Jayawardena, Jon Grahe, PhD, Victor Karpov, Ph.D., Dr. of Sciences, Dr. Victor Karpov, Hamna Iqbal, and Steven Sucheck.

Dileepa Jayawardena

Research Associate, Michigan State University
Education

University of Toledo

PhD, Biology (Ecology-Track) / May, 2020

Toledo, Ohio, United States of America

The University of Toledo

MS, Biology (Ecology-Track) / December, 2015

Toledo, Ohio, United States of America
Experience

Michigan State University

Research Associate-Fixed Term / April, 2021 — Present

(1) Investigated the sustainability of cellulosic bioenergy cropping systems on marginal lands in the Great Lakes Region, USA. (2) Investigated the productivity of industrial hemp varieties for grain, fiber and cellulosic bioenergy production. (3) Investigating the corn stover removal effects on grain and stover yield and quality plus soil quality.

University of Idaho

Post-Doctoral Fellow / June, 2020 — March, 2021

Investigated the effects of different water and nutrient management practices on crop growth and quality of wheat, sugar beets, hops, and garden beans.

The University of Toledo

Graduate Assistant / January, 2014 — May, 2020

(1) Conducted a meta-analysis to investigate the effects of CO2 enrichment and global warming on N and protein concentration in plant tissues and root N uptake rate. (2) Investigated root uptake rate, translocation, and assimilation of N in tomato and wheat in response to elevated CO2 and chronic warming using 15N stable isotopes and protein biochemistry. (3) Investigated phenotypic changes of leaves in three tomato cultivars, soybean, marigold, okra, and sunflower in response to elevated CO2 and chronic warming by measuring leaf angle and physiological parameters. (4) Investigated the relationship between N transporters and N uptake of tomato and barley in response to elevated CO2 and forms plus levels of inorganic N using protein- and N-analyses.

Research Expertise
Nitrogen
Plant Physiology
Abiotic Stress
Bioenergy
Agronomy
And 10 more
About
Currently, I am working as a Research Associate in Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center at Michigan State University. Before I joined Michigan State University, I worked as a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Cropping Systems Agronomy program at the University of Idaho. I got both my MS and PhD in Biology (Ecology-Track) from the Department of Environmental Sciences at the University of Toledo in December 2015 and May 2020. I have experience in conducting laboratory, controlled environment, and field research; experimental design; data management and analysis; interpretation and summation of data; and manuscript writing. I have expertise on plant physiology, plant nutrition, plant biochemistry, eco-physiology, abiotic stress, statistics, bioenergy, and agronomy. I have the ability to work independently or in a collaborative environment. I keep abreast of new science and technological developments. I have experiences in publishing research papers in high-impact peer-reviewed journals and to date, I have published thirteen peer-reviewed papers. I received the outstanding graduate student research paper award twice in 2017 and 2019, and in addition, I have presented in both regional and international conferences and rewarded several times. I am a passionate and committed scientist with demonstrated experimental and analytical skills in scientific research. I am hard working and open minded to explore the boundaries of scientific fields.

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Jon Grahe, PhD

Professor Emeritus in Social Psychology focused on Diversity, Social Justice, and Sustainability
Education

University of Toledo

Ph.D/Research Assistant, Psychology / June, 1997

Toledo, Ohio, United States of America

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

BA, Psychology / May, 1992

Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

University of Toledo

Ph.D/Research Assistant, Psychology / June, 1997

Toledo, Ohio, United States of America

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

BA, Psychology / May, 1992

Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

University of Toledo

Ph.D/Research Assistant, Psychology / June, 1997

Toledo, Ohio, United States of America

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

BA, Psychology / May, 1992

Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Research Expertise
Social Psychology
Sociology and Political Science
Applied Mathematics
Communication
Cultural Studies
And 10 more
About
Dr. Jon Grahe is a highly experienced and well-educated psychologist, with over 20 years of experience in the field. He earned his Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Toledo in 1997. After completing his education, Dr. Grahe served taught undergraduates at two institutions and served as department chair. During that time he also served as President of multiple professional organizations. After transitions away from academia, he trained to become an Energy Consultant at Solar Pros. In addition, Dr. Grahe serves as a Senior Analyst and Sales Director at Illumin Analytics. Dr. Grahe is also a respected figure in the academic publishing world, having served as the Managing Executive Editor for the Journal of Social Psychology and as the Chief Editorial Advisor for Routledge Open Research at Taylor & Francis. Through these roles, he has helped shape the direction and quality of research in the field of psychology. In addition to his extensive education and experience, Dr. Grahe is also a published author, with numerous articles and book chapters to his name. He is a sought-after speaker and presenter at conferences and workshops, and his expertise in research methodology and statistical analysis is highly valued in the field of psychology.

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Victor Karpov, Ph.D., Dr. of Sciences

Professor of Physics
Experience

University of Toledo

Professor / 2000 — Present

Professor / 2000 — Present

First Solar Inc

Senior Scientist / 1997 — 2000

Senior Scientist / 1997 — 2000

University of Chicago

Visiting Scholar / 1995 — 1997

Visiting Scholar / 1995 — 1997

Argonne National Laboratory

Visiting Scientist / 1992 — 1993

Visiting Scientist / 1992 — 1993

Saint Petersburg State Polytechnical University

Researcher/Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Full Professor / September, 1973 — September, 1992

Researcher/Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Full Professor / September, 1973 — September, 1992

Research Expertise
physics
Materials Chemistry
Condensed Matter Physics
Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
And 16 more
About
Retiring physics professor looking to maintain professional activity

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Dr. Victor Karpov

Professor of Physics Experienced in PV, memory materials and other structures reliability
Experience

University of Toledo

Professor / 2000 — Present

First Solar Inc

Senior Scientist / 1997 — 2000

University of Chicago

Visiting Scholar / 1995 — 1997

Argonne National Laboratory

Visiting Scientist / 1992 — 1993

Saint Petersburg State Polytechnical University

Researcher/Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Full Professor / September, 1973 — September, 1992

Research Expertise
physics
Materials Chemistry
Condensed Matter Physics
Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
And 16 more
About
Worked for First Solar LLC, Intel Co, various universities, studied device physics and reliability problems

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Hamna Iqbal

Ph.D. in Physics with research background in semiconductor materials and electronic devices.
Education

Wake Forest University

Ph.D., Physics / May, 2021

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States of America

University of Toledo

MSc, Physics / December, 2014

Toledo, Ohio, United States of America

University of Peradeniya

B.Sc., Physics / September, 2011

Kandy
Experience

Wake Forest University

Graduate Research Assistant / August, 2017 — May, 2021

• Fabricated and electrically characterized thin film and single-crystal organic field-effect transistors • Developed a quick and reliable diagnostic tool to screen for potential degradation pathways in organic field-effect transistors by accessing the trap density of states • Fabricated operationally and environmentally stable small molecule and polymer field-effect transistors with remarkable threshold voltage stability in ambient air • Mentored undergraduate and graduate students

Wake Forest University

Graduate Teaching Assistnat / August, 2016 — May, 2017

• Instructed introductory physics laboratory course (PHY 110L), Fall 2016 • Conducted tutorial sessions for undergraduate physics majors, Fall 2016 • Graded tutorials, Electronics lab (PHY 230L), Spring 2017

North Carolina State University

Postdoctoral Research Scholar / August, 2021 — July, 2023

• Fabricated and characterized organic light-emitting diodes and organic photodiodes • Developed a novel method of fabricating transparent privacy organic light-emitting diodes • Mentored graduate and undergraduate students

Part-time Lecturer / August, 2022 — December, 2022

• Instructed Microelectronic materials course (MSE 460), Fall 2022 • Instructed Microelectronic materials science and technology course (MSE 560), Fall 2022

University of Toledo

Graduate Research Assistant / August, 2012 — July, 2014

• Used spectroscopic ellipsometry to study the optical properties of various materials and solar cell devices over a wide spectral range (0.035 – 6.5 eV: 33 µm – 190 nm) • Fabricated and characterized amorphous silicon single junction solar cells in the n-i-p/p-i-n configurations • Mentored undergraduate and graduate students

Ford Motor Company

Intern / August, 2014 — December, 2014

• Evaluated the manufacturing viability of scratch and UV-resistant coatings for automotive body parts • Used Infrared spectroscopic ellipsometry to detect changes in the optical properties of polycarbonate samples infused with UV-absorbing molecules • Developed a new time-saving and cost-effective ellipsometry data analysis technique to determine the penetration depth of infused molecules into polycarbonate samples

Research Expertise
Organic electronics
Materials Chemistry
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanics of Materials
Condensed Matter Physics
And 11 more
About
Hamna Iqbal is a highly educated and experienced physicist with a passion for research and teaching. She completed her Ph.D. in Physics from Wake Forest University in 2021, where she focused on the study of organic semiconductor materials and electronic devices. Prior to that, she obtained her MSc in Physics from the University of Toledo in 2014 and her B.Sc. in Physics from the University of Peradeniya in 2011. Throughout her academic career, Hamna has gained valuable research experience as a Graduate Research Assistant at Wake Forest University and the University of Toledo. She has also taught undergraduate and graduate students as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Wake Forest University and a Part-time Lecturer at North Carolina State University. After completing her Ph.D., Hamna continued to expand her research portfolio as a Postdoctoral Research Scholar at North Carolina State University. She has also gained practical industry experience through an internship at Ford Motor Company. With her strong academic background and diverse research experience, Hamna is a dedicated and knowledgeable physicist who is driven to make meaningful contributions to the field. She is excited to continue her research and teaching career in the years to come.

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Steven Sucheck

Education

University of Toledo

University of Virginia

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