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Elena DragomirescuView profile

Associate Professor

• Wind Engineering
• Structural Reliability
• Bridge Engineering
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Elena Dragomirescu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Engineering. She joined the department in 2008 after research positions at Yokohama National University (2004) and Nagoya University (2006), establishing expertise in structural reliability and wind engineering for bridges and infrastructure. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Yokohama National University, Japan M.A.Sc. in Civil Engineering from University of Bucharest, Romania (UNESCO Chair Program) B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from University of Bucharest, Romania Dr. Dragomirescu's research focuses on wind effects on structures , particularly aerodynamics of suspension bridges and structural reliability . She develops probabilistic methods for predicting wind-induced fatigue in slender structures using computational wind engineering (CFD) and aerodynamic formulations. Current projects address moisture ingress in building envelopes and machine learning applications for structural health monitoring, reflecting adaptation to climate resilience challenges. Analysis of her 2021-2025 publications reveals dual research thrusts: (1) moisture dynamics in building envelopes across Canadian climates, and (2) deep learning (LSTM/transformers) for structural assessment of bridges/beams. This strategic integration of data-driven methods with core wind engineering expertise demonstrates responsiveness to infrastructure resilience demands while maintaining theoretical rigor in probabilistic structural dynamics. She has received numerous scholarships and awards throughout her career, though specific honors are not detailed in available sources. Professional service includes membership in the Steering Committee for Japanese National Wind Engineering Guidelines (2008-2010) and active roles in JAWE, JSCE, CSCE, and IAWE. As coordinator of the International Exchange Program for Students, Dr. Dragomirescu facilitates global academic partnerships. Her research has been supported through international collaborations with Ecoland and UNESCO, and she regularly serves as a journal reviewer. Future work appears directed at machine learning applications for real-time structural integrity assessment under extreme winds, with implications for bridge safety standards and climate-adaptive building design. Her laboratory work involves wind tunnel testing and computational simulations for aerodynamic studies of bridge components (cable stays, multi-box decks) and building envelope systems, complemented by experimental validation of structural dynamics phenomena.

Sharon E. RossView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Professional Writing
• Technical Writing
• Creative Nonfiction
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Sharon E. Ross is an Adjunct Professor of Professional Writing and College Writing courses in the Department of English at the University of Maine System. She has taught writing and communications across Maine’s Community College and University campuses for ten years, complementing over twenty years of professional writing experience. Her courses emphasize self-directed projects, community engagement, and real-world applications in English Composition, literature, grant writing, and technical writing. Education: MFA in Creative Nonfiction and Fiction, University of Southern Maine (2007) BA in English, California State University San Bernardino (1996) Her professional writing spans publications in Portland Press Herald ’s Raising Maine, San Bernardino Sun , Mountain News , Pacific Review , and Lake Effect . Ross focuses on bridging academic rigor with practical skills, having navigated full-time work alongside her studies. She is a native Californian and integrates civic engagement into her pedagogy. Awards: No specific awards mentioned. Advising/Grants: No formal advising or grant details provided. Labs/Teams: No specific labs or collaborative teams noted in the text.

Sylvia VilleneuveView profile

Associate Professor

• Alzheimer's Disease
• Neuroimaging
• Aging
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Sylvia Villeneuve is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at McGill University and holds the Canada Research Chair in Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease (Tier 2). She leads the Multimodal imaging of the aging brain lab at the Douglas Research Centre, affiliated with the Aging, Cognition, and Alzheimer’s Disease theme-based group. Her research focuses on using MRI and PET neuroimaging to identify cerebral markers for early Alzheimer’s disease detection, study disease mechanisms, and assess risk/protective factors like vascular health and nutrition. Education: PhD from Université de Montréal (2011), followed by postdoctoral fellowships at UC Berkeley (2011–2014) and Northwestern University (2014–2015). She joined McGill in 2015 and is a member of the Ordre des Psychologues du Québec. Research Interests : Alzheimer’s early detection, multimodal neuroimaging (MRI/PET), biomarker development, vascular-cognitive interactions, and preclinical disease progression. Her lab integrates structural/functional imaging, amyloid/tau PET, neuropsychological testing, and vascular assessments to track disease trajectories. Key Achievements : Over 40 peer-reviewed publications, including high-impact studies in Brain and JAMA Neurology . Recognized with awards such as the Human Amyloid Imaging Young Investigator Award (2014) and CIHR Brain Star Award (2012). Leads the PREVENT-AD Cohort and recent grants include Weston funding for sleep-Alzheimer’s links (2024). Team : Supervises graduate students Alexa Pichet Binette and Jacob Vogel. Collaborates on initiatives like the Stop-AD Centre (FRQ-funded) and SCARF2 biomarker studies.

Sonya GrypmaView profile

Professor

• Transnational Nursing History
• Global Health
• Missionary Networks
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Sonya Grypma is a Full Professor in the School of Nursing at Trinity Western University (TWU), serving since 2007. She held leadership roles as Dean of Nursing (2013-2019), Dean of GLOBAL (2019-2021), and Vice Provost of Graduate Studies (2019-2022), alongside roles as TWU’s Senior Health Advisor for COVID-19 (2020-2022). Her academic background includes a BSN and MScN from the University of Calgary and a PhD in Nursing from the University of Alberta, complemented by a SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowship at UBC. Grypma’s research focuses on transnational nursing history, particularly Canadian-American-Chinese nursing networks before 1948. She has authored three books and numerous articles on missionary healthcare, including Healing Henan (2008) and Nursing Shifts in Sichuan (2021). Her awards include the Christie Dissertation Award (2005) and SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowship (2005-2007). Keynote presentations span four continents, addressing topics like nursing education history and global health ethics. Grypma’s teaching spans undergraduate to graduate levels, including courses on nursing history and leadership. Her work bridges historical analysis with contemporary healthcare challenges, emphasizing interdisciplinary and transnational perspectives. Education: Bachelor of Nursing, University of Calgary Master of Nursing, University of Calgary PhD (Nursing), University of Alberta SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowship (2007, UBC) Research Highlights: Grypma’s work examines how pre-WHO nursing networks shaped global health practices, particularly in China. Recent projects analyze wartime nursing in Sichuan and the impact of missionary education models. Her scholarship critiques historical amnesia in nursing narratives and advocates for integrating history into modern healthcare education. Grants & Collaboration: Her research has been supported by SSHRC and international collaborations, including partnerships with Chinese institutions (e.g., Henan People’s Provincial Hospital). She has advised on nursing education reforms in Canada and China. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with global nursing historians and participates in TWU’s interdisciplinary health initiatives.

• Immunology
• Inflammation
• Inflammasome
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Luke O'Neill serves as an Honorary Professor at the Institute for Molecular Bioscience, University of Queensland, where his research centers on molecular immunology and inflammatory disease mechanisms. His work bridges fundamental immunology with translational applications across diverse pathological contexts. His primary research domains include: Immunology Inflammation Inflammasome biology Molecular bioscience Innate immunity Analysis of his publication record (2010-2017) reveals a concentrated focus on NLRP3 inflammasome dysregulation in diseases ranging from asthma and Alzheimer's to viral infections and metabolic disorders. His contributions include seminal work on the inhibitor MCC950, demonstrating therapeutic potential across neurodegenerative, respiratory, and autoimmune conditions through precise modulation of inflammatory pathways. Scientific Awards: No awards were documented in the provided text. Advising and Grants: While the text confirms active research leadership through extensive co-authorship networks, specific student mentorship details or grant funding information remain unreported. Labs and Teams: Affiliated with the University of Queensland's Institute for Molecular Bioscience, his collaborative framework spans international institutions including Trinity College Dublin and research groups across Europe and North America, though specific lab configurations are not described.

Andrea BjornestadView profile

Associate Professor

• Military Mental Health
• Rural Mental Health
• Agricultural Producer Wellbeing
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Andrea Bjornestad is an Associate Professor and Extension Specialist in Mental Health at South Dakota State University (SDSU), affiliated with the School of Education, Counseling, and Human Development. Her work focuses on mental health challenges in military families, farm/ranch communities, and rural populations. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of South Dakota, complemented by a master’s and bachelor’s degree from the same institution and South Dakota State University, respectively. Her academic interests include group counseling, service learning, and marriage and family therapy. Research priorities involve supporting military veterans and dependents, the impact of PTSD on families, secondary trauma in spouses, and farm/ranch wellness. She leads SDSU Extension’s mental health initiatives, addressing rural mental health through outreach and program development. Education: Ph.D., Counseling, University of South Dakota M.A., Counseling, University of South Dakota B.S., Psychology, South Dakota State University Dr. Bjornestad has pioneered programs like the North Central Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Center, funded at over $7 million, and contributed to studies on farmer mental health in the Midwest. Her research often intersects with grant-funded projects addressing agricultural producer well-being and military family resilience. Awards include the 2023 Excellence in Outreach and Engagement and the 2019 E. Gordon Poling Administrator Award. Her grants span topics from improving officer-soldier communication to mitigating farm stress through training. Notable projects include a $7.18 million USDA/NIFA grant for the North Central Farm and Ranch Assistance Center and a $241k initiative on active listening skills for military personnel. She also coordinates wellness programs for military women and farm communities, emphasizing community-driven solutions. Dr. Bjornestad’s work is anchored in collaborative teams like the SDSU Extension Counseling and Human Resource Development Program, which integrates research, education, and outreach to address systemic mental health challenges in underserved populations.

Matthew H. HomanView profile

Assistant Professor

• Early Modern Philosophy
• Epistemology
• Philosophy of Mind
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Matthew H. Homan serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religion at Christopher Newport University, teaching courses including Great Philosophers (Descartes, Spinoza), Constitutional Theory, and Ethics across undergraduate philosophy curricula. His academic credentials feature: Ph.D. in Philosophy from Emory University M.A. in Philosophy from the University of Memphis B.A. in Philosophy from the University of Richmond Dr. Homan's research centers on Early Modern Philosophy with specialized expertise in Descartes and Spinoza, complemented by work in Epistemology , Philosophy of Mind , and Ethics . His monograph Spinoza's Epistemology through a Geometrical Lens (Palgrave, 2021) reinterprets Spinoza's epistemology through mathematical frameworks. Current projects examine ethical resolution in Descartes, Aristotle's slavery concepts, and Hannah Arendt's analyses of statelessness. His publication record (2014-2025) reveals consistent thematic focus on 17th-century philosophy, particularly Spinoza's geometrical methodology and Descartes' ethical psychology. Articles demonstrate interdisciplinary engagement spanning epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, and philosophy of mathematics, with recurring emphasis on geometrical reasoning as an interpretive lens for early modern thought. Scientific Awards: None documented in available sources. No information regarding graduate student advising or external research grants appears in current institutional records. Research infrastructure details including laboratories or collaborative teams remain unspecified in publicly accessible materials.

Felipe MercadoView profile

Assistant Professor

• Alternative Discipline Practices
• School Climate Improvement
• Compassion and Resilience Cultivation
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Felipe Mercado, Ed.D., MSW, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work at California State University, Fresno. He holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Administration, a Master's in Social Work, and a Bachelor's in Social Work, all from Fresno State. His professional journey includes roles as an elementary school principal, counselor, and social worker, complemented by certifications as a Certified Compassion Teacher and Chief Wellbeing Officer. Dr. Mercado's research focuses on restorative justice, alternative discipline practices, and integrating indigenous methodologies into education and therapy. Education: Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Administration (Fresno State) MSW in Social Work (Fresno State) Bachelor's in Social Work (Fresno State) Research Interests: Dr. Mercado explores compassionate leadership, intergenerational healing, and non-colonized practices. He advocates for mental health policy reforms and community engagement initiatives, particularly for marginalized youth. His work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing resilience-building and equity in educational systems. Professional Contributions: He serves on the boards of the California School-Based Health Alliance and Kings View Behavioral Health. His publications include peer-reviewed articles, a best-selling book, and a Psychology Today blog addressing topics like trauma resilience and systemic equity. Dr. Mercado also founded Wise Souls LLC, dedicated to holistic well-being programs. His recent work explores psychedelic-assisted therapy within cultural frameworks. Teaching & Leadership: Teaches courses on social work research, chemical dependency, and policy advocacy. He designs curricula emphasizing cultural diversity and trauma-informed practices. Leadership areas include community schools models and compassionate discipline frameworks. Labs/Teams: Leads interdisciplinary teams at Fresno State and through Wise Souls LLC, focusing on mental health equity initiatives and decolonized healing practices.

André FielickeView profile

Researcher

• Cluster Chemistry
• Gas-Phase Spectroscopy
• Transition Metal Chemistry
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Dr. André Fielicke is a researcher affiliated with Technische Universität Berlin's Institute of Optics and Atomic Physics and leads the Spectroscopy and Chemistry of Metal Clusters and Cluster Complexes group at the Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society. His academic career includes a successful habilitation in Experimental Physics from TU Berlin. He specializes in gas-phase spectroscopy of metal clusters, focusing on transition metals and metal oxides, with applications in catalysis and optical materials. His research emphasizes structural characterization via infrared spectroscopy and free-electron lasers, particularly exploring cluster reactivity and bonding mechanisms. Key projects include investigations into gold-silver clusters, ruthenium cluster structures, and silicon cluster chemistry. His work bridges fundamental cluster science with practical applications in heterogeneous catalysis and nanomaterials. Notable contributions include studies on superoxide formation on gold clusters and methane activation on platinum clusters. Fielicke collaborates with institutions like UniCat, contributing to research fields D1 (2012-2015) and earlier projects on catalytic systems. His laboratory employs advanced spectroscopic techniques such as terahertz and far-infrared spectroscopy, complemented by computational methods. While no explicit awards are mentioned, his habilitation thesis on transition metal clusters was published in Chemical Society Reviews , underscoring his academic impact. Fielicke's teaching qualifications include lectures on framework materials like MOFs/COFs at TU Berlin.

Laura GrubeView profile

Associate Professor

• Community Development
• Culture and Economics
• Austrian School Economics
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Laura Grube is an Associate Professor of Economics and Neese Chair at Beloit College, located within the School of Business. She holds a B.A. from Beloit College and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Economics from George Mason University. Her teaching focuses on Principles of Economics, Comparative Economic Systems, Austrian School Economics, and Business Management, complemented by her role in organizing the Upton Forum and the annual Business Networking Summit. She co-advises Belmark Associates, a student-run market research group, and serves on the Beloit College Alumni Board Association. Her research explores how communities overcome collective action challenges in post-disaster scenarios, emphasizing cultural influences, entrepreneurship, and institutional dynamics. Notable works include Community Revival in the Wake of Disaster (2015) and contributions to journals like The Review of Austrian Economics and Entrepreneurship and Regional Development . She has also examined school choice policies and liberal education curricula. Education: B.A., Beloit College M.A. and Ph.D. in Economics, George Mason University Professional Activities: Organizes the Upton Forum and Business Networking Summit Co-advisor of Belmark Associates Former Fulbright Scholar in South Africa (Free Market Foundation) Prior professional experience at Deloitte Consulting and Perficient, Inc. Her work integrates Austrian School methodologies with empirical studies of disaster recovery, emphasizing the role of social capital, cultural norms, and decentralized decision-making in rebuilding communities.

• Computational Biofluid Dynamics
• Mathematical Biology
• Biomechanics
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Jared Barber serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences within the School of Science at Indiana University Indianapolis, maintaining office LD 270E with contact details (317) 274-6936 and jarobarb@iu.edu. His academic foundation includes a Ph.D. and M.S. in Applied Mathematics from the University of Arizona complemented by a B.S. in Mathematics from Montana State University-Bozeman. Dr. Barber's research pioneers Computational Biofluid Dynamics and Mathematical Biology through advanced modeling of cellular mechanics (osteocytes, migrating cells), hemodynamics (red blood cell capillary flow, collateral vessel networks), and immunological responses in sepsis. His work bridges mathematical rigor with biological applications to develop clinical interventions for wound healing, cancer metastasis, and vascular diseases. Analysis of his 2019-2025 publications reveals consistent focus on multiscale modeling—from molecular cell signaling to organ-level blood flow—with increasing computational sophistication in simulating biological systems under physiological stresses. No scientific awards were documented in the source material. The records indicate no explicit details regarding student mentorship, research grants, or collaborative laboratory structures beyond his independent publications.

Nicole C DuboisView profile

Associate Professor

• Stem Cell Biology
• Cardiovascular Development
• Regenerative Medicine
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Nicole C Dubois is an Associate Professor in the Department of Cell, Developmental & Regenerative Biology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Her research focuses on understanding early heart development and leveraging this knowledge to advance regenerative medicine approaches for cardiac diseases. She holds a BA from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETHZ) and a PhD from the Swiss Institute for Experimental Cancer Research (ISREC), followed by postdoctoral training at the McEwen Centre for Regenerative Medicine in Toronto. Dr. Dubois’ work spans multidisciplinary training areas including Development, Regeneration, and Stem Cells (DRS). Her research emphasizes the directed differentiation of pluripotent stem cells into specialized cardiac cell types, with particular attention to cardiomyocyte maturation, cardiac progenitor stabilization, and the molecular mechanisms governing chamber-specific cardiac development. She explores innovative strategies such as engineered extracellular vesicle-encapsulated gene delivery systems and optimized mRNA translation to enhance therapeutic applications for heart failure and cardiotoxicity. Her studies integrate genomic approaches, including chromatin architecture mapping and transcriptomic analysis, to decode how developmental pathways regulate cardiac cell fate and function. Work on Notch signaling, PPARδ activation, and Wnt/β-catenin modulation highlights her focus on molecular levers for cardiac repair. Recent projects address individualized predictions of drug-induced cardiotoxicity and the role of sphingolipid metabolism in myocardial infarction recovery. Leveraging in vitro models and murine systems, her lab bridges basic science discoveries with translational applications, aiming to address unmet clinical needs in heart disease. Ongoing efforts include refining exosome-AAV vectors for evading immune responses and improving cardiac gene delivery efficacy.

Gary BrunswickView profile

Professor

• Marketing Strategy
• Services Marketing
• E-commerce
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Gary Brunswick is a Professor of Marketing at Northern Michigan University's College of Business, holding a Ph.D. in Business Administration from Arizona State University and an MBA from Marquette University. His career spans over 30 years at NMU, complemented by teaching experiences in Finland and Germany. Education : Ph.D. in Business Administration (Arizona State University), MBA (Marquette University), Associate Degree & Bachelor of Science (Northern Michigan University, Summa Cum Laude) Research Focus: Dr. Brunswick's work bridges marketing strategy, services marketing, and e-commerce. His research explores consumer behavior in emerging technologies, ethical implications of textbook revisions, and innovative approaches to marketing sports teams and professional services. Article Trends: Recent publications analyze autonomous vehicle adoption psychology, cross-border shopping dynamics, and ethical challenges in academic publishing. Earlier works examine e-commerce curricula, digital marketing, and service-dominant logic evolution, reflecting consistent engagement with marketing theory and practice. Awards & Recognition: Distinguished Faculty Award Outstanding Young Alumni Award MBA Program Professor of the Year NMU Excellence in Teaching Award NMU Students Choice Award Professional Contributions: Selected as December 2018 commencement speaker, with extensive consulting activities and international teaching experience across eight summers in Finland/Germany. His bibliography exceeds 100 publications in 15+ journals including Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science and Journal of Marketing .

Brian KellyView profile

Visiting Assistant Professor

• Homeland Security
• Corporate Security
• Crime Mapping
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Brian Kelly is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of Corporate and Homeland Security at Mercy University's School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. With a 14-year career in law enforcement (1997-2011), he transitioned to academia in 2005, accumulating 19 years of teaching experience. His work spans corrections, policing, and government investigations, complemented by a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance. Research focuses on crime mapping for homeland security, integrating geospatial technologies with public safety strategies. He has authored a textbook/laboratory manual on this topic and presented widely in the U.S. and Canada. Active as a media contributor for regional/nationally syndicated TV, he bridges academic research with real-world security practices. Advising and grants sections remain unspecified in available records. His professional background uniquely positions him to teach interdisciplinary security studies, blending operational field experience with academic rigor.

Zdzislaw SzulcView profile

Associate Professor

• Biochemistry
• Molecular Biology
• Cancer Biology
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Zdzislaw Szulc is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), College of Medicine. His research focuses on designing and synthesizing bioactive sphingolipids and potential anticancer agents, particularly exploring ceramide-mediated mechanisms in cancer biology, cellular stress responses, and aging-related degeneration. Dr. Szulc’s work integrates lipid biochemistry, cell signaling, and drug development to uncover novel therapeutic strategies for cancers and autoimmune disorders. His academic focus includes the interplay between sphingolipid metabolism, mitophagy, and tumor suppression. Key areas include the role of ceramides in mitochondrial dysfunction, drug resistance mechanisms, and immune regulation. He has published extensively on topics such as acid ceramidase inhibitors, ceramide-dependent apoptosis, and lipid-mediated signaling pathways in diseases like multiple sclerosis and acute myeloid leukemia. Recent work highlights discoveries in ceramide-driven mitophagy as a tumor-suppressive mechanism and the impact of pathogens like Porphyromonas gingivalis on cancer cell survival. His research also addresses aging-related sensorimotor defects linked to lipid-mediated mitochondrial dysfunction. Dr. Szulc’s interdisciplinary approach bridges basic science and translational medicine, with applications in photodynamic therapy enhancement, radiosensitivity modulation, and the development of novel anticancer agents. His contributions have advanced understanding of sphingolipid biology in health and disease, with implications for future therapeutic interventions.