Base Isolation and Structural Control Professors and Supervisors

Thomas P. JensenView profile

Researcher

IMDEA Software InstituteSpain

Thomas P. Jensen is a Researcher at INRIA Rennes , France, specializing in program analysis , software security , and abstract interpretation . With a Cand. scient. in Computing and Mathematics from the University of Copenhagen (1990) and a PhD from Imperial College, University of London (1992), he has led research teams at INRIA, including the Celtique project-team (2010-2022) and currently the Epicure project-team (since 2022). He holds a Habilitation à diriger des recherches from Université Rennes 1 (1999). Research Focus Program analysis with type-based and big-step semantics approaches Certification of static analysis tools for embedded systems Software fault isolation and language-based security Information flow control through hybrid static-dynamic analysis His work spans Java security (including Java Card and mobile telephony) and formal verification of compilers and sandboxes. Notable projects include JavaSec , AJACS , and the CominLabs cybersecurity network. He received a Best Paper Award at GPCE 2018. Publications & Editorial Recent publications focus on algebraic data types , automata-based verification , and control-flow analysis with applications in cybersecurity . He has contributed to the Strategic research and innovation roadmap for SPARTA (2022) as editor. His work appears in top venues like POPL , PLDI , ICFP , and ESOP . Leadership Director of Laboratoire d'Excellence CominLabs (since 2022) Co-chair of VMCAI 2026 and member of PriSC 2024 Program Committee

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Máté ErdélyiView profile

Professor

Uppsala UniversitySweden

Máté Erdélyi is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry - BMC at Uppsala University specializing in Organic Chemistry. He leads the Erdelyi Group which conducts interdisciplinary research at the intersection of organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and structural biology with significant contributions to multiple scientific domains. Dr. Erdélyi's research program centers on halogen bonding , molecular conformation , and antibiotic resistance . His group has pioneered methods for studying weak interactions in solution using NMR spectroscopy, particularly non-uniform sampling techniques for quantitative NOESY. They investigate how molecular folding affects biological activity, with applications in PROTAC development and understanding cell permeability mechanisms. The group also maintains an active natural products chemistry program, isolating bioactive compounds from plant sources with antimicrobial, antiviral, and antiplasmodial properties. Their work bridges fundamental physical organic chemistry with practical drug discovery applications, focusing on metallo-β-lactamase inhibitors to combat antibiotic resistance. Analysis of Dr. Erdélyi's recent publications (2023-2025) reveals several dominant research themes: 1) Molecular conformation studies of macrocycles and their impact on drug properties, particularly PROTAC cell permeability; 2) Development of novel inhibitors for metallo-β-lactamases targeting antibiotic resistance; 3) Investigation of halogen bonding and chalcogen interactions in molecular recognition; 4) Isolation and characterization of bioactive natural products from plant sources. These publications span top journals in chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and natural products research, demonstrating methodological innovation in NMR techniques and structural analysis. Dr. Erdélyi actively collaborates with researchers across multiple institutions globally. His Erdelyi Group maintains a strong publication record and has contributed to scientific standards development including NMReDATA for NMR reporting. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the provided text, the breadth and impact of his research suggest substantial research support and leadership in his fields of expertise.

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Heiner HeilandView profile

Researcher

University of GöttingenGermany

Dr. Heiner Heiland is a Researcher at the Institute of Sociology, University of Göttingen , working within the Chair of Sociology specializing in the Digitalization of the World of Work led by Prof. Dr. Sarah Nies. His research focuses on critical aspects of digital labor organization and resistance mechanisms. Sociology of work and organization Digitalization of labor processes Corporate public spheres Workplace resistance dynamics Sociological and political theories Mixed-methods research approaches Heiland's work examines the socio-spatial implications of food delivery platforms, algorithmic transparency limits, and worker resistance strategies. His publications analyze platform labor's structural transformations, control mechanisms, and solidarity networks in gig economies. Current research trends highlight: Algorithmic management's impact on labor autonomy Spatial and temporal dimensions of gig work Corporate public sphere revitalization efforts Worker resistance in digital capitalist systems Bottom-up digitalization pathways Power dynamics in platform-mediated labor

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Ali ÖztürkView profile

Associate Professor

Nigde Ömer Halisdemir UniversityTurkey

Ali Öztürk is an Associate Professor at Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University's Faculty of Medicine, specializing in the Department of Medical Microbiology. He holds a Doctorate from Gazi University (2010–2016) and a Master's from the same institution (2008–2010), with a Bachelor's in Biology from the University of Baghdad (2001–2006). His research centers on antimicrobial resistance, antifungal agents, biofilm disruption, and diagnostic methods in clinical microbiology. Öztürk's work includes significant projects such as the characterization of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii and the efficacy of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy. He leads the 'Multicenter Türkiye Saprochaete Study' and collaborates on EU-funded initiatives like BIOHYPO. He advises PhD candidate DHUHA FOUAD ALI AL SAMMARRAIE and has secured grants from TÜBİTAK and Higher Education Institutions. His recent publications (2021–2025) focus on antifungal compounds, disinfectant efficacy, and COVID-19 diagnostics, reflecting expertise in molecular microbiology and medicinal chemistry. Administrative roles include departmental leadership and committee memberships at Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University.

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Wiesław KordalskiView profile

Associate Professor

Gdańsk University of TechnologyPoland

Dr. hab. inż. Wiesław Kordalski is an Associate Professor at the Department of Microelectronic Systems within the Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications and Informatics at Gdańsk University of Technology. His academic career spans several decades, with documented teaching activities from at least 2002 through the 2024/2025 academic year. He maintains two institutional email addresses: wiekorda@pg.edu.pl and kord@eti.pg.edu.pl. His research interests focus on semiconductor device modeling, particularly MOS transistors, with emphasis on quasi-2D small-signal models, magnetic field sensors (MAGFETs), and parameter extraction methods. He has developed specialized expertise in non-quasi-static modeling of transistors for radio and microwave frequencies, with models verified up to 30 GHz. His work bridges theoretical modeling and practical implementation, addressing both fundamental semiconductor physics and engineering applications. Analysis of his publications reveals a consistent research trajectory centered on MOSFET modeling techniques, with particular focus on quasi-2D representations and non-quasi-static behavior. His work demonstrates progression from basic transistor modeling to more specialized applications like magnetic field sensors. The research shows strong methodological consistency, with recurring themes of physics-based modeling, experimental verification, and practical implementation considerations. Professor Kordalski teaches across multiple departments, primarily offering courses in Electronics, Electronic Circuits, and Electrical Engineering. His teaching portfolio includes courses for Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, and Medical and Mechanical Engineering programs, demonstrating interdisciplinary engagement. He has consistently taught these subjects since at least 2012, indicating substantial teaching experience and institutional commitment.

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Daniel BurkackiView profile

Assistant Professor

Gdańsk University of TechnologyPoland

Daniel Burkacki is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Building Engineering within the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Gdańsk University of Technology. His research primarily focuses on structural engineering with emphasis on steel structures, particularly cylindrical steel tanks, and their behavior under seismic loads and mining tremors. Research Interests Dr. Burkacki's research spans several critical areas in structural engineering and earthquake engineering. His work centers on experimental and numerical investigations of steel structures, with particular focus on cylindrical steel tanks subjected to dynamic loads including earthquakes and mining tremors. He has developed expertise in shaking table testing, damage diagnosis techniques, and structural dynamics analysis. His research interests include: Structural response of steel tanks under seismic excitation Experimental mechanics using shaking table tests Numerical simulation of structural behavior Damage diagnosis in civil engineering structures Structural dynamics and vibration analysis Publication Trends Dr. Burkacki's publication record shows a consistent research trajectory focused on steel tank structures and their seismic behavior. His work evolved from basic experimental testing to more sophisticated numerical investigations incorporating complex factors like non-uniform excitation and varying liquid levels. His recent publications indicate expanding interests into design office management and competitive strategies in the architectural engineering field. Collaborations and Teaching Dr. Burkacki has established productive research collaborations, particularly with R. Jankowski, M. Wójcik, and other researchers at Gdańsk University of Technology. His teaching portfolio includes courses in Informatics, Technical Drawing, and Physics for Civil Engineering students. His research appears in reputable journals such as Earthquakes and Structures, Applied Sciences-Basel, and AIP Conference Proceedings, demonstrating the international recognition of his research contributions.

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Tomasz FalborskiView profile

Assistant Professor

Gdańsk University of TechnologyPoland

Tomasz Falborski is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Building Engineering within the Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Gdańsk University of Technology. He maintains his office in Building A of the Faculty (Żelbet section) at room 220, and can be contacted at tomfalbo@pg.edu.pl. Dr. Falborski's research focuses on structural engineering with emphasis on seismic analysis and mitigation techniques for buildings. His work primarily addresses: Structural dynamics and damping systems for steel frame buildings Base isolation systems and tuned mass dampers for earthquake protection Soil-structure interaction effects on building safety Optimization of structural control systems for multi-storey buildings Seismic performance evaluation of steel moment frames Development of fractional-order controllers for structural protection His 2025 publications reveal a strong research trajectory focused on practical seismic protection solutions. The work spans from fundamental structural dynamics to advanced control systems, with particular attention to optimization algorithms for determining optimal parameters of damping and control mechanisms. His research has significant practical implications for building design in earthquake-prone regions. Dr. Falborski serves as project manager for the MINIATURA-funded research project investigating rotational stiffness of column bases and soil flexibility effects on seismic response of structural steel buildings. His collaborative work with international researchers indicates active participation in the global structural engineering research community.

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Lucio NegriniView profile

Professor

University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern SwitzerlandSwitzerland

Lucio Negrini serves as Professor of Technologies in Education at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI), where he leads the Media and MINT Laboratory. His work bridges educational robotics, computational thinking, and teacher development, with significant contributions to Switzerland's national STEM education strategy through projects like the Swiss Robotic Camp and Roteco teacher community. Negrini's academic foundation includes: Master's in Communication Sciences (University of Italian Switzerland) Master's and PhD in Educational Sciences (University of Fribourg and University of Konstanz) His research pioneers the cognitive benefits of educational robotics, demonstrating how structured activities enhance children's attentional control and executive functions. He develops practical frameworks like FADE-CTP for computational thinking assessment, addressing critical gaps in European K-12 education. Current projects focus on sustainable teacher training models that transform educators into community leaders rather than isolated practitioners. Recent publications reveal a strategic shift toward scalable national implementations, with 2022-2025 works emphasizing community-driven adoption over technical solutions. His systematic review exposed fragmented computational thinking assessment across Europe, while the Swiss Robotic Camp model proves robotics training can achieve nationwide reach through peer networks. Key recognition includes: Optimus Agora Award 2018 from the Swiss National Science Foundation for community-based robotics research Negrini secures continuous funding through SNSF awards and DECS-CERDD partnerships, directing resources toward practical school integration. His lab operates as a national hub where teachers co-develop solutions, with projects like Ticino's pandemic-era digitalization study informing evidence-based policy. The Roteco community exemplifies his philosophy: sustainable innovation emerges when practitioners lead adaptation rather than awaiting top-down mandates. The Media and MINT Laboratory functions as Switzerland's epicenter for educational robotics, combining cognitive science research with classroom pragmatism. Through nationwide teacher networks and cross-cantonal collaborations, it transforms theoretical frameworks into actionable classroom strategies, particularly in computational thinking assessment and robotics-based cognitive development initiatives.

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Conrad WattView profile

Assistant Professor

IMDEA Software InstituteSpain

Conrad Watt is an Assistant Professor at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. His research focuses on the formal verification and mechanisation of WebAssembly, particularly its concurrency and security features. He previously held a Research Fellow position at Peterhouse, University of Cambridge. His work bridges theoretical formal methods with practical systems implementation, contributing to standards proposals for WebAssembly's evolution. He co-chairs the W3C WebAssembly Community Group and has served on program committees for POPL, PLDI, and SPLASH. Education: PhD in Computer Science (University of Cambridge, 2021), supervised by Peter Sewell Research interests include mechanisation of programming language specifications, relaxed-memory concurrency, and domain-specific languages for formal semantics. His projects like SpecTec aim to unify WebAssembly's specification across documentation, implementations, and mechanisations. Selected contributions to WebAssembly include: Designing its initial concurrency specification Developing WasmRef-Isabelle as a verified interpreter and fuzzing oracle Creating Iris-Wasm for modular program verification Scientific recognition includes: ACM Doctoral Dissertation Award Honorable Mention EAPLS Best Dissertation Award He advises PhD students in WebAssembly-related topics and leads collaborations with industrial partners like Wasmtime. Current research explores irreducible control flow in WebAssembly, richer concurrency models, and performance optimization through mechanised specifications.

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Ragnhild Eek BrandlistuenView profile

Researcher

University of OsloNorway

Ragnhild Eek Brandlistuen is a Senior Researcher at the Norwegian Institute of Public Health's Department of Child Health and Development. Her work focuses on child development trajectories, neurodevelopmental outcomes, and mental health impacts within large population-based cohorts. Her research interests center on child development , prenatal exposures , and mental health epidemiology , with particular expertise in analyzing longitudinal data from the Norwegian Mother, Father and Child Cohort Study (MoBa). She investigates how early childhood education quality, socioeconomic factors, and prenatal medication exposure influence developmental outcomes. Her publication trends reveal consistent focus on pandemic mental health impacts (2020-2025), prenatal medication effects (especially acetaminophen and opioids), and early childhood education quality . Recent work employs advanced methodologies including sibling-controlled designs and nationwide registry linkages. Brandlistuen actively collaborates within international consortia like COVIDMENT and contributes to major epidemiological studies tracking child development through adolescence.

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Myoungsoo JungView profile

Professor

University of MadeiraPortugal

Myoungsoo Jung is the KAIST Endowed Chair Professor and Full Professor at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, holding primary appointment in the School of Electrical Engineering with additional affiliations in the School of Semiconductor System Engineering, Graduate School of AI Semiconductor, Graduate School of System Architect, and Graduate School of AI. His research focuses on cutting-edge computer architecture and operating systems with specialization in memory and storage systems. Professor Jung's research interests span computer architecture, operating systems, flash memory, solid-state drives, non-volatile memory, file systems, parallel processing, and heterogeneous computing. He has pioneered work in CXL-based memory expansion, computational SSDs, and memory disaggregation technologies that are transforming modern data centers and AI infrastructure. His recent publications demonstrate significant advancements in CXL-driven architectures, computational storage, and memory systems. The research trends show increasing integration of storage and memory technologies with AI workloads, particularly in large-scale graph processing, federated learning, and billion-scale data management. His team's work frequently appears in top-tier venues including ISCA, HPCA, SOSP, and USENIX ATC. Hall of Fame, IEEE/ACM ISCA (2024) Digital Innovation Award from Minister of Science and ICT (2024) CES Innovation Award Winner, CXL-Enabled AI Accelerator (2025) Korea Innovative Startup Award, Ministry of Science and ICT (2025) Samsung Best Paper Award Winner (Grand Prize) (2022) Professor Jung has successfully advised numerous PhD students including Miryeong Kwon (recipient of KAIST Outstanding PhD Dissertation Award) and Donghyun Gouk. His CAMEL research lab has secured over $13M in funding from sources including DOE, NSF, and Korean government agencies. The lab maintains strong industry partnerships with Samsung, SK Hynix, and Panmnesia, focusing on translating research into practical systems. Current projects include CXL-based memory expansion, computational SSDs for AI acceleration, and next-generation storage architectures for hyperscale data centers.

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Claus CornettView profile

Associate Professor

University of CopenhagenDenmark

Claus Cornett is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. He has been serving in this role since 1992 and maintains an active research program in pharmaceutical analytical chemistry. His educational background includes a Master of Science in Chemistry from 1986 and a PhD (Pharm) from 1992. Prior to his current position, he served as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Organic Chemistry at The Pharmaceutical University of Denmark starting in 1988. Professor Cornett's research focuses on advanced analytical techniques, particularly NMR spectroscopy applications in pharmaceutical analysis. His primary research areas include structure elucidation of small molecules and drug metabolites, hyphenation of NMR with other analytical techniques (HPLC, CZE, MS), flow injection NMR, and chemometric methods for data processing. He has made significant contributions to near-infrared imaging of pharmaceutical products and medicinal cannabis research. His recent publications (2021-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on pharmaceutical analytical methods, with particular emphasis on patient-tailored drug products, antidepressant medications, and cannabis-based therapeutics. These works span analytical chemistry, pharmaceutical technology, and clinical pharmacology, showing interdisciplinary applications of his core expertise in spectroscopic methods. Professor Cornett has served as a reviewer and editorial board member for numerous prestigious journals including Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis, Journal of Proteome Research, and Phytochemical Analysis, demonstrating his standing in the scientific community. His teaching portfolio includes Instrumental Analytical Chemistry, Advanced Analytical Chemistry, and Choice and Validation of Analytical Methods. He has also assessed qualifications for multiple assistant and associate professor positions at his institution.

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Anne GoldfeldView profile

Professor

Boston Children's HospitalUnited States

Anne Goldfeld is a Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and leads the Goldfeld Laboratory at Boston Children's Hospital. Her research spans transcriptional regulation, HIV pathogenesis, and tuberculosis immunology with a focus on host-pathogen interactions and innate immunity. Her laboratory pioneered the paradigm of cell type- and stimulus-specific inducible eukaryotic gene regulation through distinct enhanceosomes and higher-order chromatin structure, particularly studying TNF gene expression in T cells, B cells, macrophages, and fibroblasts. Key discoveries include identification of SNPs marking primate ancestry in the TNF promoter, characterization of distal enhancers and matrix attachment regions in the TNF locus, and elucidation of NFAT protein roles in transcriptional activation. Her HIV research uniquely examines co-infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis, analyzing viral isolates across global HIV subtypes to identify conserved regulatory elements. Her groundbreaking clinical work established the CAMELIA trial in Cambodia determining optimal timing of antiretroviral therapy for HIV/TB co-infection, which transformed treatment guidelines worldwide. The laboratory also identified the first gene associated with tuberculosis susceptibility and characterized IL-10-producing T regulatory cells in infectious disease. Recent publications demonstrate expanding research into SARS-CoV-2 pathogenesis, revealing mechanisms of monocyte infection and inflammasome activation, while continuing HIV/TB research with novel antiviral and antimicrobial strategies including nitazoxanide repurposing. Her work consistently bridges basic molecular mechanisms with clinical applications in resource-limited settings.

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