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• Historic Architecture
• Architectural Heritage
• Compatibility
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Francesco Novelli is an Associate Professor at the Department of Architecture and Design of the Polytechnic University of Turin , where he also serves as Director of the China Center . His research focuses on Historic Architecture , Architectural Heritage , and Restoration Projects with emphasis on Compatibility , Sustainability , and Social Use of Heritage . Scientific Collaborations: Member of ICOMOS Italy, Construction History Group, and Scientific Committee of Italian Castle Institute Notable Roles: Scientific Manager for multiple municipal restoration projects, including Foglizzo Castle and Avigliana Castle His work bridges academic research and practical application through commercial contracts with municipalities and cultural institutions. He leads teaching modules in Restoration and Integrated Conservation and Architectural Heritage in Disuse , while organizing international conferences like Stairs and Risers in the History of Construction . Recent publications explore urban convent preservation, industrial heritage reuse, and sustainable accessibility solutions.

Mark E. WarnerView profile

Professor

• Marine Biology
• Coral Physiology
• Phytoplankton Ecophysiology
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Mark E. Warner is a full Professor in the School of Marine Science & Policy at the University of Delaware’s College of Earth, Ocean & Environment . Based at the Lewes campus , he leads research bridging coral physiology, phytoplankton ecology, and climate-change impacts on marine symbioses. Education Ph.D., Ecology, University of Georgia, 1998 East-West Marine Biology Program, Northeastern University, 1991 B.S., Zoology, University of Georgia, 1992 Research Interests Professor Warner’s work centers on physiological ecology of phytoplankton and reef-building corals , with particular emphasis on algal–invertebrate symbioses . His laboratory investigates how temperature stress, ocean acidification, and nutrient regimes modulate the fitness of both Symbiodiniaceae (zooxanthellae) and their cnidarian hosts. A major thrust is understanding thermotolerance mechanisms that underpin coral resilience in a warming ocean, employing techniques from bio-optical fluorometry to stable-isotope probing . Additional foci include the ecology of harmful algal blooms , where he examines how dinoflagellate growth, toxicity, and fatty-acid profiles respond to multifactorial environmental change, and the development of low-cost, field-deployable instrumentation (e.g., CBASS) for standardized coral-stress diagnostics. Publication Trends Across the most recent 15 publications (2023-2025), the work spans coral bleaching physiology, symbiont diversity, thermal tolerance, and technology innovation . Themes include zooxanthellae–host fidelity , nutrient-transfer efficiency under heat stress , and portable bio-optical tools for reef monitoring , reflecting a trajectory from cellular mechanisms to ecosystem-scale applications. Scientific Awards No awards are explicitly listed in the provided text. Advising & Grants No specific student names or grant numbers were found in the supplied materials. Laboratory & Teams Professor Warner directs an active research group within the College of Earth, Ocean & Environment at the University of Delaware’s Lewes campus , housed in Cannon Laboratory (Room 232). The lab collaborates closely with the marine operations and instrumentation teams to advance coral-reef science and phytoplankton ecology.

Jonas RubensonView profile

Professor

• Biomechanics
• Locomotion
• Muscle Physiology
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Jonas Rubenson is a Professor of Kinesiology in the Department of Kinesiology, College of Health and Human Development, at The Pennsylvania State University. His research focuses on the mechanics and energetics of locomotion, in vivo skeletal muscle function, and musculoskeletal structure-function relationships. Ph.D., 2005, Biomechanics, The University of Western Australia B.Sc. (Hon), 1998, Exercise Physiology, The University of Western Australia B.Sc., 1996, Biology and Human Kinetics, University of British Columbia His research integrates experimental and modeling approaches to study gait and skeletal muscle function during locomotion in both health and disease/impairment. Key areas include the relationship between joint and muscle mechanics and metabolic energetics, as well as mechanisms underlying locomotor adaptation and optimization. Recent publications emphasize locomotor plasticity, tendon stress in hopping kangaroos, and musculoskeletal modeling in birds and bipedal models. Rubenson collaborates with research centers such as the Integrative and Biomedical Physiology and the Center for Movement Science and Technology . His work often involves interdisciplinary approaches, combining biomechanics, physiology, and robotics. Current research projects investigate principles of muscle function during movement, with applications in understanding locomotion in extinct theropod dinosaurs and developing legged robots. His team also explores developmental plasticity of locomotor economy and swing-phase mechanics in avian models.

• Economics of crime
• Unemployment insurance
• Economics of conflict
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Dr. Iain Long is a Senior Lecturer in Economics at Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University. He serves as the Director of Undergraduate Economics Programmes, responsible for approximately 23 different degree programmes containing modules taken by around 900 students from across the University. His academic background includes: PhD in Economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science M.Res. in Economics from the London School of Economics MSc in Econometrics and Mathematical Economics from the London School of Economics BSc in Mathematics and Economics from the London School of Economics Dr. Long is an applied microeconomic theorist with particular interests in the economics of crime and conflict. His research spans topics from how informal work alters the incentives to search for work whilst receiving unemployment insurance to how unanticipated changes in behavior due to intoxication can explain alcohol-fuelled violence. He conducts both theoretical modeling and experimental studies, including lab-in-the-field experiments to test behavioral hypotheses related to crime and conflict. His work frequently examines how environmental factors and psychological states influence decision-making in contexts involving risk, violence, and economic incentives. Analysis of Dr. Long's publications reveals a consistent focus on the intersection of behavioral economics, crime, and conflict, with a notable thread examining alcohol's role in altering behavior and increasing violence using innovative experimental methods that combine laboratory precision with real-world contexts. His scientific recognition includes: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Former winner of the Economics Network's National Outstanding Teaching Prize Academic Fellow of Cardiff University's Crime & Security Institute Associate of the Economics Network Dr. Long has secured research funding as both Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator. Notably, he led a British Academy/Leverhulme Trust Small Research Grant (SG162643, £4,330) titled "Assessing the causes of alcohol-fueled violence" in 2017, and was a Co-Investigator on a Crime and Security Research Institute Academic Fellowship Fund (£9,000) in 2016 for "A novel insight into alcohol-fueled violence among Emergency Department patients." He is available for postgraduate supervision in economics of crime, economics of conflict, unemployment protection, and applied microeconomic theory. Dr. Long is actively involved in the academic community through his role as an Associate of the Economics Network, where he has delivered training to PhD students across nine UK universities and trained new lecturers in teaching methodologies.

• Victorian Literature
• Women's Writing
• Gender Studies
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Katy Birch is a Lecturer in Nineteenth-Century Literature at the Department of English & Creative Writing, Aberystwyth University. Her research specializes in Victorian women's writing, particularly poetry, and editorial practices in periodicals like Punch magazine. PhD thesis examined feminist poets' use of Darwinian evolutionary imagery Currently developing a monograph on female contributors to Punch magazine Teaches undergraduate modules on Romantic and Victorian literature including The Mark of the Beast , Nineteenth-Century Literature , and Creative Practice Research Focus: Victorian women's writing, feminist poetry, Punch magazine contributions, and evolutionary theory intersections with literature. Her work contributes to understanding gender representation in historical periodicals and stereotype subversion. Publications: Recent works analyze New Woman writers' strategies in Punch , interspecies hierarchies in May Kendall's poetry, and deconstruct 'ugly suffragette' stereotypes. All publications demonstrate her expertise in combining literary analysis with feminist theory. Academic Engagement: Active in organizing periodical studies events and serving on the Research Society for Victorian Periodicals' digital committee.

Dmitri DavydovView profile

Research Professor

• Enzymology
• Biophysics
• Protein Biophysics
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Dmitri Davydov is a Research Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Washington State University. His research focuses on enzymology and biophysics, particularly cytochrome P450 mechanisms, protein conformational dynamics, and systems biochemistry of drug metabolism. He has over 40 years of experience in molecular enzymology and high-pressure bioscience. Education: Research Fellow (Biophysics), 1991-1993, Institut de Biologie Physico-Chimique, Paris, France Ph.D. in Biochemistry, 1987, Russian State Medical University, Moscow M.S. in Biochemistry, 1978, Lomonosov Moscow State University Research Interests: Dr. Davydov investigates protein-protein interactions in cytochromes P450, functional integration in drug metabolism ensembles, and high-pressure adaptations of enzymes. His work integrates biochemical experiments with advanced techniques like mass spectrometry, proteomics, and structural biology. Articles Trends: Recent studies explore non-additive enzyme interactions in hepatic drug metabolism, alcohol-induced changes in cytochrome P450 abundance, and structural-functional relationships in plant and deep-sea enzymes. Key themes include systems-level enzyme network analysis and translational applications in pharmacology. Advising & Grants: No formal advisees listed; however, collaborative projects involve proteomics and structural biology. Research supported by grants focusing on drug metabolism and enzyme adaptation mechanisms. Labs & Teams: Works within WSU Chemistry's biochemistry group, collaborating on interdisciplinary projects involving enzyme dynamics and systems biology. Engages in international partnerships studying marine enzymes and plant P450 systems.

Guoqiang YuView profile

Professor

• Machine Learning
• Pattern Recognition
• Optimization
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Guoqiang Yu is a Professor in the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech. He holds a joint appointment at the Virginia Tech Research Center - Arlington. His research focuses on integrating machine learning, signal processing, and statistical methods to develop computational tools for analyzing multiplatform biomedical data. Key areas include neuroinformatics, bioinformatics, and systems biology, with applications in understanding human diseases through genomic, proteomic, and imaging data integration. Education: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Virginia Tech (2011) Postdoctoral Fellowship at Stanford University (2012) M.S. Tsinghua University (2004) B.S. Shandong University (2001) Research Interests: Machine learning methodologies for biomedical data analysis, pattern recognition in complex datasets, optimization algorithms for high-dimensional data, stochastic signal processing, and their applications in neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., ALS, Alzheimer's), glial cell biology, and precision medicine. His work emphasizes developing open-source tools like ABDS, CAM3.0, and SynQuant for data normalization, deconvolution, and quantitative imaging analysis. Awards & Service: NSF Career Award (2018) Dean's Award for Excellence in Research (2022) Member of NIH BRAIN Initiative Consortium (2021–present) Associate Editor for BMC Bioinformatics (2017–present) Labs & Teams: Leads the Yu Lab at Virginia Tech, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in neuroscience, bioengineering, and computational biology. Active in NIH-funded consortia focused on brain data science and large-scale neuroimaging initiatives.

Kathryn PatrasView profile

Assistant Professor

• Mucosal Immunity
• Microbiota Research
• Urinary Tract Infections
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Kathryn Patras, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Molecular Virology and Microbiology at Baylor College of Medicine, affiliated with the Alkek Center for Metagenomics and Microbiome Research. She earned her PhD from San Diego State University and UC San Diego, with a postdoctoral fellowship at UC San Diego. Her research focuses on mucosal immunity and microbiota interactions in the female urogenital tract, particularly Group B Streptococcus (GBS) and urinary tract infections. Her work integrates basic science and translational approaches to understand pathogen colonization mechanisms and host defense strategies. Education: PhD in Pediatrics (San Diego State University/UC San Diego), BS in Biology (University of Nebraska-Lincoln). Research Interests: Host-microbe interactions, urogenital health, GBS colonization dynamics, UTI pathogenesis, and metabolic influences on infections. Key areas include how host immunity and microbiota composition affect infection susceptibility, particularly during pregnancy and metabolic conditions like gestational diabetes. Key Funding: NIH grants (NIDDK, NIAID, NICHD), Burroughs Wellcome Fund. Topics include microbiome discovery, antibiotic resistance mechanisms, and vaginal microbiota modulation by human milk oligosaccharides. Lab Activities: The Patras Lab explores vaginal microbiota dynamics, host immune responses, and the impact of metabolic factors. Projects include developing targeted preventions for GBS and UTIs while preserving beneficial microbiota. The lab is located at One Baylor Plaza, Houston, TX.

• Energy Policy
• Climate Change
• Sustainable Development
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Robert Byrne is an Associate Professor at the Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU) within the University of Sussex Business School. He is actively involved in multiple research initiatives including the STEPS Centre, where he co-convenes the Energy and Climate Change Domain with David Ockwell, the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research, and the Sussex Africa Centre. His research interests focus on energy policy, sustainable development, innovation systems, and socio-technical transitions, particularly in the Global South. Byrne's work explores pathways to reduce poverty and inequality through sustainable development frameworks that consider politics, science, technology, innovation, history, and context. His research incorporates concepts such as appropriate technology, sustainable development, low carbon development, green growth, innovation systems, socio-technical transitions, strategic niche management, and political economy. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on the gender-energy nexus, transformative innovation policy, inclusive innovation in agriculture, and clean energy access in African contexts. His work frequently examines how electricity access influences gender relations, how transformative innovation policy travels across different contexts, and how clean energy technologies can be made more accessible in developing countries. Coordinator of the Orkonerei Solar Energy Project in Tanzania (1997-2000) Founding member of the Tanzania Solar Energy Association (now TAREA) Coordinator of the Energy and Emissions Theme of the Tyndall Centre Member of the Sussex Africa Centre committee Member of the Sussex Energy Group and SPRU-Africa Group Byrne teaches undergraduate modules related to sustainability and postgraduate modules including Energy and Development. He supervises multiple doctoral students and has been involved in numerous research grants focused on climate innovation, sustainable energy, and development in Africa.

• Motor Control
• Motor Learning
• Neuroplasticity
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Yuming Lei is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management at Texas A&M University. His research focuses on understanding neural mechanisms underlying motor control and learning in individuals with and without neurological disorders, employing techniques such as biomechanics, robotics, electrophysiology, and neuroimaging. Key interests include neuroplasticity, cortical circuit modulation, and the interplay between sensory input and motor output. His work addresses deficits in movement control post-neurological injury, such as spinal cord injuries, and explores therapeutic interventions like neuromodulation and rehabilitation engineering. Recent studies include personalized motor cortex neuromodulation via ultrasound, touch sensation effects on motor cortical activity, and memory consolidation dynamics in motor learning. Publications span topics like spinal cord injury biomechanics, sensorimotor adaptation deficits, and the role of the cerebellum in motor recovery. His interdisciplinary approaches bridge clinical and experimental neuroscience, with implications for neurorehabilitation and motor neuroscience.

• EU Law
• Food Law
• International Trade Law (WTO)
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Professor Caoimhin Mac Maolain is a distinguished academic at Trinity College Dublin's School of Law, holding the rank of Professor since 2005. He previously held a Jean Monnet Chair in EU Law at the University of Exeter. His roles include teaching modules in EU Law, International Trade Law, and Food Law, as well as directing the LLM Dissertation Programme. He earned his B.C.L., LL.M., and Ph.D., with extensive expertise in EU legal frameworks and their intersection with food safety, public health, and trade policies. Prof. MacMaolain’s research focuses on EU Law’s application to food regulation, international trade dynamics (particularly WTO compliance), and consumer protection. He has authored three seminal books, including Irish Food Law (2019) and Food Law: European, Domestic and International Frameworks (2015), alongside numerous peer-reviewed articles in top journals like the European Law Review and Common Market Law Review . His publications address pressing issues such as Brexit’s legal implications for Ireland, obesity prevention through food labelling laws, and animal welfare standards in food production. Notable awards include a Trinity College Dublin Fellowship (2015) and a Master in Arts (jure officii) (2010). Prof. MacMaolain advises postgraduate students in EU Law, Food Law, and International Trade Law, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to legal challenges. His work bridges academic rigor and practical policy impact, with contributions to debates on EU regulatory effectiveness, food safety accountability (e.g., EFSA’s role), and Ireland’s economic recovery post-financial crisis.

Sepideh GhodratView profile

Assistant Professor

• Shape Morphing Design
• Stimuli-Responsive Materials
• Smart Material Systems
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Dr. Sepideh Ghodrat is an Assistant Professor of Shape Morphing Design at TU Delft's Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering. She bridges materials science and design, focusing on stimuli-responsive materials for dynamic, interactive products. Her research emphasizes 4D printing, smart materials, and sustainable applications. Research Projects include 4D Printing Magnetically Activated Shape Morphing Objects and SereniSleeve (wearables for anxiety modulation). Courses taught: Materials and Manufacturing (2023-2024). Research Interests : Shape Morphing Design (SMD) Stimuli-Responsive Materials (e.g., shape memory alloys, polymers) 4D Printing and Magnetic Soft Materials Applications in healthcare, automotive, and sustainability Key Contributions : Developed modular self-folding hinges (Mimosa Kit). Explored haptic wearables for visually impaired users. Advocates for adaptive, environment-responsive products. Labs/Teams : Involved in multiple interdisciplinary research teams at TU Delft, focusing on smart materials and sustainable design engineering.

André LongtinView profile

Professor

• Nonlinear Dynamics
• Stochastic Dynamics
• Theoretical Biophysics
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André Longtin is a Full Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Ottawa, affiliated with the Faculty of Science. He co-directs the Centre for Neural Dynamics & Artificial Intelligence and holds cross-appointments in Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Mathematics and Statistics. His research focuses on nonlinear dynamics, stochastic systems, and computational neuroscience, with applications to sensory processing, neural coding, and thermodynamic principles in biological systems. Education: B.Sc. (Honours Physics, Université de Montréal), M.Sc. (Physics, Université de Montréal), Ph.D. (Physics, McGill University, 1989). Postdoctoral training at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Research Interests: Theoretical biophysics, neural modeling, entropy production in biological systems, delayed dynamical systems, and interdisciplinary applications of nonlinear science. His group explores computations in hippocampus and zebrafish pallium, epilepsy mechanisms, neural coding in electrosensory systems, and autonomous stochastic rhythms. Recent Work: Articles highlight entropy dynamics in humans, myelin plasticity effects on neural networks, and reservoir computing with delayed loops. Awards include APS Fellowship (2003) and the NSERC Brockhouse Prize (2017). Editorial Roles: Biological Cybernetics, Frontiers in Computational Neuroscience, and others. Collaborations span systems neuroscience, clinical specialties, and engineering.

Michelle PovinelliView profile

Professor

• Nanophotonics
• Metamaterials
• Infrared Photonics
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Michelle L. Povinelli is Dean’s Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Professor of Physics & Astronomy at USC, serving as Associate Chair for ECE-Electrophysics. She joined USC in 2008 and holds awards including the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, NSF CAREER Award, Army Young Investigator Award, and TR35 recognition for top innovators under 35. Research specializes in nanophotonics and metamaterials, particularly infrared photonics for thermal management and optical control. Recent work focuses on tunable metasurfaces, graphene plasmonics, and adaptive thermal radiators using phase-change materials. Publications demonstrate consistent innovation in light-matter interaction at nanoscales, with growing emphasis on electrically tunable devices and thermal regulation technologies. Research combines theoretical modeling with micro/nanofabrication approaches. Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers NSF CAREER Award Army Young Investigator Award TR35 Award (Top 35 Innovators Under 35)

• Power electronics
• Renewable energy
• Nonlinear dynamics and chaos
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Professor Herbert Ho Ching Iu is a distinguished academic at The University of Western Australia, serving in the School of Engineering within the Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering. With an impressive research portfolio of over 500 publications and an h-index of 61, Prof. Iu has established himself as a leading authority in power electronics and nonlinear systems research. Prof. Iu received his BEng(Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from The University of Hong Kong in 1997, followed by a PhD in Electronic and Information Engineering from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2000. After a brief research fellowship at HKPU, he joined The University of Western Australia in 2002 as a Lecturer and has since risen to the rank of full Professor. His primary research focuses on power electronics , renewable energy systems , nonlinear dynamics and chaos , current sensing techniques , and memristive systems . Prof. Iu's work uniquely bridges theoretical exploration with practical implementations, particularly in energy conversion, secure communications, and neuromorphic computing. His research has significant implications for DC microgrids, advanced encryption techniques, and next-generation computing paradigms. Analysis of Prof. Iu's recent publications reveals a strong interdisciplinary trajectory combining memristive systems with chaotic dynamics for applications in image encryption and secure communications . There's a notable emphasis on machine learning techniques applied to power electronics and energy systems , particularly for DC microgrids and battery management. His work demonstrates consistent progression from fundamental research in nonlinear systems to practical engineering solutions with real-world impact. Prof. Iu's significant contributions have been recognized with several prestigious awards: Vice-Chancellor's Award for HDR Supervision (2024) School of Engineering Award for Research Mentorship (2023) Vice Chancellor's Award in Research Mentorship (2023) With 18 supervised research students and leadership on 16 research grants, Prof. Iu has built a robust research program at the forefront of power systems innovation. His grant portfolio includes major projects like 'Mine Electrification' and 'Microgrid Battery Deployment' through the CRC for Future Battery Industry, as well as collaborations with Western Power on 'Project Symphony.' These initiatives demonstrate his ability to secure substantial funding and translate theoretical concepts into practical engineering solutions for industry. Prof. Iu leads a dynamic research team that specializes in hardware implementation of advanced theoretical concepts, particularly in memristive systems and chaotic circuits. The laboratory maintains strong industry connections, especially with energy and mining sectors, ensuring research has tangible real-world applications. Current work emphasizes DC microgrid technologies, advanced battery systems for electrified transportation, and novel applications of chaotic systems in security contexts, positioning the team at the cutting edge of power electronics research.