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feat(about): Implement WAG and MSC About Pages#12

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Summary:

Implemented the detailed "About" sections for the website, focusing on Professor William A. Goddard III (WAG) and the Materials and Process Simulation Center (MSC). These pages provide rich, statically-rendered content showcasing the history, mission, research evolution, and key publications of the group, enhancing the site's informational depth.

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  • Implemented Prof. Goddard's Profile Page (src/app/(public)/about/wag/page.tsx):

    • Designed a comprehensive biography page featuring:
      • Header: Portrait, titles, and real-time publication/citation statistics fetched from the database.
      • Research Vision: An overview of the group's philosophy on accuracy and efficiency.
      • Key Developments: A structured display of major contributions (Quantum Mechanics, Force Fields, ReaxFF, etc.) with citation counts.
      • Featured Publication: A detailed section highlighting the "Computational Materials, Chemistry, and Biochemistry" book, complete with a collapsible Table of Contents for its 69 chapters.
      • Downloads: Added functionality to download CVs and contact information.
  • Implemented MSC Center Page (src/app/(public)/about/msc/page.tsx):

    • Created an overview page for the research center featuring:
      • Live Statistics: Dashboard showing current counts of publications, members, collaborators, and total citations.
      • Interactive Timeline: A visual history of the center's research evolution from the 1960s to the present.
      • Core Methods: Cards detailing key technologies developed at MSC (GVB, ReaxFF, RexPoN, UFF).
      • Mission Statement: A clear articulation of the center's goals and philosophy.
  • Asset Integration:

    • Added binary assets for Prof. Goddard's portrait, book cover, and CV PDF to public/.
  • Configuration Updates:

    • Updated next.config.mjs to whitelist images.unsplash.com and *.githubusercontent.com for dynamic image loading flexibility.
  • UI Enhancements:

    • Introduced MethodCard, TimelineItem, and StatCard reusable components to maintain visual consistency across about pages.
    • Implemented responsive layouts using Tailwind CSS grid and flexbox.

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Pull request overview

This PR implements comprehensive "About" pages for Professor William A. Goddard III and the Materials and Process Simulation Center (MSC). The implementation follows established patterns in the codebase and provides rich, statically-rendered content with dynamic statistics.

Changes:

  • Added WAG profile page with biography, research vision, key developments, and featured publication section
  • Added MSC center page with mission statement, research timeline, and core methods overview
  • Integrated binary assets (portrait, book cover, CV PDF) into the public directory

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File Description
src/app/(public)/about/wag/page.tsx Implements Professor Goddard's profile page with dynamic stats, research highlights, and a collapsible table of contents for his book
src/app/(public)/about/msc/page.tsx Implements MSC overview page with live statistics, interactive timeline, and core methods showcase
public/files/wag/wag-cv.pdf Adds Professor Goddard's CV as a downloadable PDF resource

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@TKanX TKanX force-pushed the feature/11-implement-about-pages-wag-msc branch from a470c73 to 359fb30 Compare January 30, 2026 02:55
@TKanX TKanX merged commit 41aea20 into main Jan 30, 2026
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