Young researchers play a special role in the information and communication science for future technologies. They have a natural tendency to think out-of-the-box, to target frontier challenges, to invest energy in high-risk research, and to understand and embrace new trends.
In line with this perspective eFlux is pleased to present the young researchers involved in the project.
Career
Sept 2003 – Jun 2005
Master Degree: Faculty of Radiophysics, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Kyiv, Ukraine
(Topic: semiconductor electronics)
Jul 2005 – Dec 2008
PhD: the group of Prof. Dr. P. Leiderer at the Department of Physics, University of Konstanz, Konstanz, Germany
(Topic: soft matter)
Feb 2009
Post Doctorant in the group of Prof. Dr. J. Bibette at LCMD – Laboratoire Colloides et Matériaux Devisés, ESPCI (Paris).
(Topic: Design of “evolution machine” using tools of microfluidics (E-flux))
Declaration
E-flux raises very complex and fundamental questions. Work in such an interdisciplinary project motivates me to learn something new every day and, indeed, gives possibility to meet brilliant scientists, which are involved in the research.
Career
Sept 2005 – Sept 2007
Master degree. Marne-la-Valée University in Champs-sur-marne. Topic: Complex fluids & soft matter.
Apr 2007 – Sept 2007
Internship in Laboratory of photonic and nanostructures in Marcoussis. Topic: Microfluidic
Nov 2007
PhD in Laboratory of Pr Bibette (LCMD) in Paris.
Topic: Millifluidic and microbiology
Declaration
e-Flux is the opportunity to be involved in an interesting project. And it's the possibility to open your mind to other scientifical domains and their own fundamental questions. The interactions between different european collaborators are interesting and motivating, because you learn a lot.
Career
B.S. in Biochemistry, Clemson University Ph.D. in Physics, Wake Forest University Postdoctoral researcher, Institut de Science et d'Ingénierie Supramoléculaires, Laboratoire de Biologie Chimique
Declaration
I am excited to be involved in a such an interesting interdisciplinary project. Interacting with such a diverse group of scientists has exposed me to many new ideas and techniques. I look forward to continued learning during the project
Career
Shigeyoshi Matsumura obtained his Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Kyoto University (Kyoto, Japan) in 2007. He is currently working as a postdoctoral researcher in Andrew Griffiths lab at ISIS, Université de Strasbourg (France).
Declaration
The e-Flux project absolutely fits my research interest and I am very excited to be involved in such the project which is trying to reveal fundamental principles of life. I believe that I would be able to make a contribution to the e-Flux project with my research background.
Career
After a Bachelor and a Master degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, he obtained, in 2005, a PhD in Structural and Molecular Biology from Université Louis Pasteur (Strasbourg-France). Then he joined Andrew Griffiths lab for a post-doc and got an assistant professor position in this group in 2007. Beside his research activities, he’s teaching molecular biology to master students, especially in the context of the nano/microtechnologies and the origin and evolution of life.
Declaration
eFlux project fits exactly with my interests and I’m very proud to be an active member of this scientific adventure. I’m deeply convinced that eFlux will tell us a lot about our origins and will open the way toward new molecular computing systems
Career
Merijn Salverda finished his Biology studies at Wageningen University, the Netherlands, in 2002. He started his PhD at the same university the year after and successfully defended his thesis in 2008. He is currently working as a postdoctoral research fellow on the E-flux project, still at Wageningen University.
Declaration
For me E-flux offers a unique opportunity to be involved in a big project that combines state-of-the-art technology with fundamental scientific questions. I’m proud to be involved in such cutting edge science and to be part of such an inventive team!
Carreer
Vera Vasas graduated in 2005 as a biologist at the Eötvös University (Budapest, Hungary). After working one year at the Université Libre de Bruxelles in Belgium, she started her PhD studies in Hungary and worked in the Collegium Budapest as a Junior Fellow. She is currently a PhD student at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain.
Declaration
I am happy that I can participate in such a project that combines fundamental theoretical questions on the origin of life with the latest technological developments. I found myself in the very center of current science, and I hope I will meet the high standards of e-Flux.
