Dr. Yuki Yoshimatsu | Nanoscale | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Yuki Yoshimatsu | Nanoscale | Women Researcher Award

Dr. Yuki Yoshimatsu at Tochigi Cancer Center, Japan

Dr. Yuki Yoshimatsu is a leading cancer biologist and Project Leader at the Tochigi Cancer Center Research Institute, Japan. She holds a Ph.D. in Medical Science from the University of Tokyo and has extensive experience in rare cancer research, particularly sarcomas. Her career includes senior roles at the National Cancer Center Research Institute in Tokyo and postdoctoral training at the University of Washington, USA. Her research focuses on patient-derived cancer models, drug sensitivity screening, kinomic profiling, and biomarker discovery for precision oncology. She has established over 100 rare cancer models and contributed to national clinical guidelines. Dr. Yoshimatsu is also committed to mentoring young female scientists and advancing translational oncology through international collaboration.

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Summary of Suitability for Women Researcher Award: Dr. Yuki Yoshimatsu

Dr. Yuki Yoshimatsu exemplifies excellence in biomedical research and leadership in translational oncology, making her a highly deserving candidate for the Women Researcher Award. With a Ph.D. in Medical Science from the University of Tokyo and extensive research experience at prestigious institutions including the National Cancer Center Japan and the University of Washington, Dr. Yoshimatsu has established herself as a leading figure in rare cancer biology.

๐ŸŽ“ Education

Ph.D. in Medical Science
๐Ÿ›๏ธ University of Tokyo, Graduate School of Medicine
๐Ÿงฌ Department of Pathology
๐Ÿ“ Tokyo, Japan

๐Ÿ’ผ Professional Experience

Project Leader
๐Ÿฅ Tochigi Cancer Center Research Institute
๐Ÿ“ Tochigi, Japan | โณ 2022 โ€“ Present
๐Ÿ”ฌ Leading translational research in rare cancers and biomarker development

Senior Researcher
๐Ÿงช National Cancer Center Research Institute
๐Ÿ“ Tokyo, Japan | โณ 2016 โ€“ 2022
๐Ÿงซ Established multiple patient-derived sarcoma models and conducted drug sensitivity profiling

Postdoctoral Fellow
๐Ÿงฌ University of Washington, Dept. of Otolaryngology
๐Ÿ“ Seattle, WA, USA | โณ 2012 โ€“ 2016
๐ŸŒŽ International research in viral oncogenesis and multi-step carcinogenesis

๐Ÿงช Research Interests

๐Ÿงซ Rare cancers (esp. sarcomas)

๐Ÿงฌ Patient-derived cancer models (cell lines, organoids, xenografts)

๐Ÿ’Š Drug sensitivity screening & kinomic profiling

๐Ÿง  Biomarker discovery for precision oncology

๐Ÿฆ  Viral oncogenesis & multi-step carcinogenesis

๐Ÿ† Honors & Awards

๐Ÿฅ‡ Best Presentation Award
โ€œEstablishment and characterization of a novel leiomyosarcoma cell lineโ€
๐Ÿ“… Aug 2023 | ๐Ÿงฌ Japanese Society of Human Cell Science

๐Ÿ… Poster Award
โ€œConstruction of patient-derived sarcoma modelsโ€
๐Ÿ“… Nov 2021 | ๐Ÿ”ฌ Japan Society for Patient-Derived Cancer Models

๐ŸŒ International Research Grant
โ€œMechanisms of multi-step carcinogenesis in cervical cancerโ€
๐Ÿ“… Mar 2010 | ๐Ÿงช Kanzawa Medical Research Promotion Foundation

Publication Top Notes

Pharmacokinomic Profiling Using Patient-Derived Cell Lines Predicts Sensitivity to Imatinib in Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans

Establishment and characterization of two novel patient-derived cell lines from giant cell tumor of bone: NCC-GCTB8-C1 and NCC-GCTB9-C1

 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ali Kazempour | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ali Kazempour | Nanotechnology | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ali Kazempour, Payame Noor University, Iran

Dr. Ali Kazempour ๐ŸŽ“ is an Associate Professor at the Physics Department of Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ท. He also serves as the Director of the Nanostructured Coatings Institute ๐Ÿงช. With a Ph.D. in Physics from Isfahan University of Technology, his research bridges theoretical physics and nanotechnology ๐Ÿ”ฌ. Specializing in first-principles simulations, nonlinear optics, and quantum computations โš›๏ธ, he actively contributes to advancing material science. Through international collaborations ๐ŸŒ and active seminar participation, he continues to make significant strides in semiconductor physics, ultrafast dynamics, and defect analysis in nanostructures ๐Ÿ’ก.

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๐Ÿ… Suitability Summary

Dr. Ali Kazempour stands out as a distinguished researcher whose work seamlessly connects theoretical physics, nanotechnology, and computational materials science. His diverse academic background and leadership role as Director of the Nanostructured Coatings Institute reinforce his stature as a leading figure in his field. His research addresses critical areas such as ultrafast dynamics, defect analysis, and quantum computations, which are central to many next-generation technologies.

๐Ÿ”น Education & Experienceย 

๐ŸŽ“ Ph.D. in Physics (2005โ€“2011)

  • Isfahan University of Technology

  • Thesis: First-principles study of charged oxygen vacancies in Rutile TiOโ‚‚ & structural stability of MnAs nanowires

๐ŸŽ“ M.Sc. in Physics (2003โ€“2005)

  • Isfahan University of Technology

  • Thesis: Wavelet Transform Modulus Maxima analysis of Interbeat Interval Time Series

๐ŸŽ“ B.Sc. in Physics (1999โ€“2003)

  • Isfahan University of Technology

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿซ Current Position:

  • Associate Professor, Physics Department, Payame Noor University

  • Director, Nanostructured Coatings Institute, PNU

๐ŸŒ Scientific Visits:

  • Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, South Korea ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท

  • Fritz Haber Institute, Max Planck Society, Berlin ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช

๐Ÿ”น Professional Developmentย 

Dr. Kazempourโ€™s professional growth is deeply rooted in a strong commitment to continuous learning and global engagement ๐ŸŒ. He has participated in more than ten national and international workshops, including those organized by ICTP in Italy ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น and Humboldt-Kolleg ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช, focusing on advanced computational methods, quantum optics, and density functional theory ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ๐Ÿ“Š. His scientific visits to Germany and South Korea have enriched his collaborative outlook and expanded his research frontiers ๐Ÿค. Heโ€™s also actively involved in organizing and attending seminars, gaining hands-on experience with high-performance computing and cutting-edge simulation tools โš™๏ธ๐Ÿงฌ.

๐Ÿ”น Research Focus Areaย 

Dr. Kazempourโ€™s research lies at the intersection of computational physics and nanotechnology ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿงช. He utilizes first-principles many-body calculations to explore electron-phonon coupling, ultrafast excitation dynamics, and quasiparticle lifetimes in nanostructures โš›๏ธ. His work extends to investigating nonlinear optical phenomena using TD-DFT, and analyzing the effects of point and topological defects in wide bandgap semiconductors ๐Ÿ’ก๐Ÿ”ฆ. Additionally, he explores strong laser-matter interactions and quantum optimal control theory in relation to quantum computation ๐Ÿ’ป๐ŸŒ€. His focus on fundamental and applied physics enables advancements in semiconductor design, optoelectronics, and quantum materials ๐Ÿš€๐Ÿ“ก.

๐Ÿ”น Awards & Honorsย 

๐Ÿ† Director of Nanostructured Coatings Institute, Payame Noor University
๐Ÿ“œ Invited scientific visits to renowned institutions:

  • Fritz Haber Institute, Max Planck Society ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช

  • Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท
    ๐ŸŽค Multiple international seminar participations, including ICTP and Humboldt-Kolleg
    ๐ŸŒŸ Recognition for contributions to ultrafast dynamics and nanostructure simulation

Publication Top Notes:

1. Resonant electronโ€“phonon coupled responses to single-shot driver: Ab initio TDDFT study of diamond

Authors: Ali Kazempour, Noejung Park
Journal: Physica B: Condensed Matter, 2025
Type: Open Access
Citations: 0
Summary:
This study employs time-dependent density functional theory (TDDFT) to investigate the resonant coupling between electrons and phonons in diamond when subjected to a single-shot laser driver. The work reveals how ultra-fast pulses influence charge density modulation and phononic excitations at femtosecond timescales, contributing to the understanding of non-equilibrium dynamics in wide bandgap materials.

2. Driven charge density modulation by spin density wave and their coexistence interplay in SmFeAsO: A first-principles study

Authors: Toktam Morshedloo, Ali Kazempour, Hamideh Shakeripour, S. Javad Hashemifar, Mojtaba Alaei
Journal: Physica B: Condensed Matter, 2024
Citations: 1
Summary:
Using density functional theory (DFT), this article explores the complex interplay between charge density waves (CDW) and spin density waves (SDW) in the iron-based superconductor SmFeAsO. The results indicate a mutual coexistence mechanism that influences the electronic structure and could play a role in the emergence of superconductivity, offering insights into magnetic and electronic modulations in high-temperature superconductors.

3. Study of optical absorption cross-section spectra and high-order harmonic generation of thymine, thymine glycol, and thymine dimer molecules

Authors: Fatemeh Mohammadtabar, Reza Rajaie Khorasani, Hossein Mohammadi-Manesh, Ali Kazempour
Journal: Journal of Molecular Modeling, 2022
Citations: 1
Summary:
This work investigates the nonlinear optical properties of thymine and its oxidized derivatives using computational modeling. The focus is on high-order harmonic generation (HHG) and optical absorption cross-sections under intense laser fields. The study contributes to the understanding of DNA damage and repair mechanisms and how molecular changes influence the nonlinear optical response in biomolecules.

Conclusion

  • Strengths: Exceptional expertise in computational physics, quantum materials, and nanostructures; proactive engagement in international scientific communities; proven leadership in research development.