Erwin Hahn Lecturers
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Paul Callaghan Award Finalists
Pierre Estienne is finishing his PhD under the supervision of Kei Yamamoto at the Paris-Saclay Institute of Neuroscience (NeuroPSI), where he works on the evolution of higher-order cognitive functions in vertebrates. His work combines neuroanatomy and behavior to understand how behaviors like tool use evolved in birds (parrots) and fish (cichlids). He uses both functional and anatomical MRI to identify the brain regions involved in those behaviors, and characterize their functional anatomy.
Alfredo Ordinola is working on his PhD at Linköping University in Sweden. His research projects aim to improve diffusion magnetic resonance specificity via implementing new biophysical models and MR acquisition sequences. These new techniques will help analysing specific processes, such as restricted diffusion and diffusion-driven water exchange, and provide better descriptions of complex specimens’ microstructure.
Melis Özdemir is working on her PhD at the Institute of Process Imaging, Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH). Her research focuses on investigating the hydrodynamics within three-dimensional vibrated gas-solid fluidized beds using magnetic resonance imaging. She studies how vibrations affect the bubble properties and fluidization behaviour of different particles to better understand this complex phenomenon.
Tristhal Parasram is pursuing his PhD in Physics at the University of Windsor, Canada, under the supervision of Dr. Dan Xiao. His research focuses on improving data acquisition and processing for quantitative MRI. He employs numerical optimization and machine learning techniques to develop algorithms that enable faster and more robust measurements. His work also extends to optimizing pulse sequences, including RF pulses, through advanced deep learning frameworks.
Swantje Romig is working on her PhD at the MRI flow lab at the University of Rostock. Her research focuses on magnetic resonance velocimetry methods to accurately measure turbulence statistics in technical flows. Her current project aims to produce reliable validation data for CFD for hydrogen gas turbines. Here, the turbulent mixing process of air and fuel is of particular interest.