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Title

Associate Professor

Degree

PhD in Chemistry and Physics of polymers, Institute of Macromolecules Compounds, Russian Academy of Science
DSc in physical chemistry (Habilitation), University of Bayreuth, Germany

Research Interests

Membranes, stimuli responsive materials, 2D hydrogels, polymer-2D materials composites, 2D composites for healthcare applications.

Office Location

S9-09-02E

Biography

Daria V. Andreeva-Baeumler’s career and achievements highlight her expertise and contributions to the field of material science and engineering. As an Associate Professor at the Department of Material Science and Engineering (MSE) in the National University of Singapore (NUS), she plays a significant role in research, education, and mentoring students. Additionally, her position as a Principal Investigator at the Institute for Functional Intelligent Materials (I-FIM) showcases her leadership in driving innovative research projects.

Daria’s research group focuses on the development of smart membranes with self-adapting and learning capabilities. This area of research is crucial in the advancement of materials with enhanced functionality and responsiveness. Her work contributes to the understanding and application of smart membranes in various fields, including filtration, separation, sensing, and energy.

With over 100 research papers to her name, including publications in esteemed journals such as Nature Nanotechnology, Nature Communication, and Advanced Materials, Daria has established herself as a prominent figure in the scientific community. Her research findings demonstrate her expertise and dedication to advancing the field of material science, colloids, and interfaces.

Daria’s achievements are further recognized through the prestigious fellowships she has received. The Alexander-von Humboldt Fellowship and the UNESCO Fellowship are highly esteemed awards that acknowledge her outstanding contributions to research and academic excellence. These fellowships not only validate her research accomplishments but also provide her with opportunities for collaboration, networking, and continued professional development.

After completing her PhD, Daria pursued research on smart multi-layered materials for applications in environmental science, and energy storage. She conducted this research at the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, a renowned institution known for its interdisciplinary research in the field of soft matter and interface science. During her time there, she contributed to the development of advanced materials with tailored properties and functionalities.

Following her work at the Max Planck Institute, Daria took on a leadership role as the leader of a physical chemistry group at the University of Bayreuth in Germany. In this position, she further expanded her research interests and made significant contributions to the field of material science, particularly in the area of surface nanostructuring for catalytic reactions, energy storage, and sensing applications. Her work at the University of Bayreuth provided her with valuable experience in leading a research group and conducting independent research projects.

After completing her habilitation, which is the highest academic qualification in Germany, Daria joined the Centre for Soft and Living Matter in South Korea. This research center focuses on the study of biomimetic materials and their applications in various fields, including materials science, biology, and medicine. Her time at the center allowed her to collaborate with international experts and broaden her research expertise in the field of tribology, microfluidics, and self-assembly.

Currently, Daria is a faculty member at the National University of Singapore (NUS), where she continues to contribute to the field of material science and colloidal chemistry. Her research focuses on electrochemical phenomena in self-assembled stimuli-responsive nanostructures. By studying these materials, Daria aims to understand their electrochemical behavior and utilize it to design innovative applications in healthcare and sustainable energy harvesting devices. The ability of these materials to respond to external stimuli, such as changes in temperature, pH, or mechanical strain, allows for the development of smart systems that can adapt and modify their properties in response to specific conditions.

In healthcare, these self-assembled nanostructures are utilized for drug delivery systems, biosensors, or tissue engineering applications, where the ionic currents and stimuli-responsiveness of the materials play a crucial role in their functionality. In the field of sustainable energy, Daria’s research focuses on utilizing electrochemical processes and ionic currents for membrane-based energy harvesting devices, which contribute to renewable energy technologies.

Selected Publications

• Leng, X. et al. Technology and applications of graphene oxide membranes, in Book
  Molecular Interactions on Two-Dimensional Materials, 379-422, 2022.
• Andreeva, D.V., et al. Two-dimensional adaptive membranes with programmable water and ionic channels, Nature Nanotechnology, 16, 174-180, 2021.
• Wang, Q., et al. Nanoarchitectonics of hyperbolic paraboloid 2D Graphene Oxide Membranes, Zeitschrift für anorganische und allgemeine Chemie, 647, 2073-2079, 2021.
• Chen, M., et al. Robust and Flexible Optically Active 2D Membranes Based on Encapsulation of Liquid Crystals in Graphene Oxide Pockets, 8, 2101432, 2021.
• Chen, Z., Yang, K., et al. Electrically Controlled Thermal Radiation from Reduced Graphene Oxide Membranes, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 13, 27278-27283, 2021.
• Chen, S., et al. Perspectives in the design and application of composites based on graphene derivatives and bio‐based polymers, Polymer International, 69, 1173-1186, 2020.