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Jorge ReyView profile

Professor

• Wetlands Ecology
• Mosquito Biology
• Biological Control
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Jorge Rey is a Professor and Director at the Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory (FMEL), part of the University of Florida. His research focuses on wetlands ecology, mosquito biology, and biological control strategies. He holds a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from Florida State University (1979), along with an M.S. (1977) and B.S. (1973) from Florida State and the University of Miami, respectively. Rey's work addresses the ecological impacts of human activities on coastal wetlands, particularly mosquito control strategies. His research combines field studies, lab experiments, and GIS analysis to evaluate environmental consequences of impounding marshes and explore biological alternatives to pesticides. Key projects include testing copepod species (e.g., Macrocyclops albidus ) as natural mosquito predators and investigating habitat preferences of disease vectors like Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus . He teaches courses on mosquito biology and ecological principles, emphasizing integrated pest management. Current research includes container mosquito ecology, non-target effects of pesticides like Dibrom, and biological control efficacy in urban and rural settings. Rey’s contributions bridge environmental science and public health, promoting sustainable solutions for pest management challenges.

Brad DaigneaultView profile

Assistant Professor

• Reproductive Biology
• Livestock Infertility
• Embryo Development
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Dr. Brad Daigneault is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Animal Sciences at the University of Florida, focusing on reproductive biology and assisted reproductive technologies in livestock species. His lab investigates reasons for infertility in livestock and humans, with a particular emphasis on paternal contributions and gene-environment interactions affecting sperm function and embryo development. Key areas include cryopreservation optimization, equine IVF protocols, and immunocontraceptive development for feral equids. He collaborates with the US National Wildlife Research Center and leads the Daigneault Laboratory. Research projects span environmental toxicology, CRISPR-based gene editing, and semen extender optimization. The lab uses bovine, equine, ovine, and porcine models. Current initiatives include prolonging stallion semen viability during transport and developing robust equine IVF methods. Teaching responsibilities include courses on reproductive physiology and applied animal reproduction. Laboratory members include PhD candidates Maura McGraw and Sohail Muhammad, MS student Jillian Guertin, and visiting scholar João Diego de A. Losano. The lab aims to establish the UF Equine Reproductive Technologies Herd to advance research. Interdisciplinary collaborations involve the Reproductive and Perinatal Biology Research Program and Animal Molecular & Cellular Biology initiatives.

Dennis RusitovView profile

Researcher

• Polymer Chemistry
• Materials Science
• Chemical Engineering
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Dennis Rusitov is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Technical Faculty of the University of Freiburg, focusing on electrochemical energy systems. Previously, he completed his PhD in Microsystems Engineering under Prof. Dr. Jürgen Rühe, defending his dissertation in September 2023 on tunable phenyl diazo ester-containing polymers for CH insertion crosslinking (CHic). His research emphasizes developing novel crosslinker molecules activated by photochemical/thermal energy to create mechanically robust polymer networks. His work bridges materials science and energy applications, such as improving fluor-free ion exchange membranes for electrolysis and fuel cells. Key projects include studying diazo ester-based crosslinkers that enable surface-attached networks and adjustable activation parameters (e.g., wavelength and temperature). Rusitov’s contributions include pioneering carbene-mediated CH insertion crosslinking methods, enabling rapid network formation under mild conditions. His publications address both UV/visible light and thermal activation strategies, advancing applications in sustainable energy systems.

Laure DaviaudView profile

Associate Professor

• Formal Verification
• Automata Theory
• Models of Computation
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Laure Daviaud is an Associate Professor in the School of Computing Sciences at the University of East Anglia (UEA). She holds associate membership in the Algebra, Number Theory, Logic, and Representations (ANTLR) group and the Computational Biology team, and is a member of UEA's Data Science and AI initiatives. Her academic background includes a Doctor of Philosophy from IRIF - CNRS/Université de Paris, focusing on the asymptotic behavior of min-plus and max-plus automata (2014). Her research interests center on Formal Verification, Automata Theory, Logic, Automata Learning, and Decidability. Recent work explores decidability questions in max-plus automata, probabilistic automata containment, and neural network analysis. She has contributed to quasi-polynomial lower bounds for parity games and the study of counting mechanisms in ReLU RNNs. Current projects include the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council-funded 'Learning, Approximating and Minimising Streaming Automata for Large-scale Optimisation' (2023–2024). She collaborates internationally, including as a Visiting Research Fellow at City, University of London since 2023. Her publications span over 25 peer-reviewed articles, with recent focus on weighted automata, max-plus algebra, and formal methods. She actively participates in program committees for conferences like ICALP and FoSSaCS, and delivers invited talks at events such as Highlights of Logic, Games and Automata.

• Health Communication
• Vaccine Hesitancy
• Social Media Influence
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Amanda Bradshaw is Assistant Professor of Integrated Marketing Communications, examining how social media shapes health behaviors. Her research focuses on vaccine decision-making dynamics in digital environments. Key contributions: Analysis of anti-vaccine propaganda tactics Maternal health information seeking patterns Counterpublic strategies against misinformation Current projects investigate platform-specific persuasion mechanisms and pedagogical approaches for communication training. Research bridges public health, digital marketing, and behavioral psychology frameworks.

• Lean Manufacturing
• Operations Management
• Metadata Retrieval
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Adam Aboutaleb is a Research Fellow and PhD research student at De Montfort University's Lean Engineering Research Group within the Advanced Manufacturing Processes and Mechatronics Centre . He holds an MSc in Mechatronics (with distinction) and a BSc (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution, complemented by 4 years of industrial experience in equipment maintenance and project planning for multi-million dollar container terminal projects. Education MSc in Mechatronics, De Montfort University (2012, with distinction) BSc (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering His research spans interdisciplinary fields including lean manufacturing , autonomous systems , metadata retrieval , and artificial intelligence , with a focus on integrating manufacturing science, materials science, and IT. Recent projects involve developing tools for autonomous manufacturing planning and 3D composite design. Scientific Awards Best Student-Engineering, De Montfort University (2013) Best MSc Project in Electronics, Rohde & Schwarz UK (2013) He contributes to academic communities through memberships in The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET, MIET) and Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE, AMIMech) , with presentations at conferences like ARMMS RT (microwave applications) and IEEE Information Reuse and Integration (metadata tools).

Patrick BennettView profile

Associate Professor

• Combinatorics
• Graph Theory
• Probabilistic Combinatorics
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Dr. Patrick Bennett is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Western Michigan University. He holds a Ph.D. in Algorithms, Combinatorics and Optimization from Carnegie Mellon University and was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Toronto prior to joining WMU in 2015. His research focuses on probabilistic and extremal combinatorics, specializing in randomized combinatorial algorithms for proving existence theorems about mathematical objects with specific properties. Dr. Bennett's research interests center on graph theory and combinatorial optimization, particularly using algorithmic approaches to solve fundamental problems in discrete mathematics. His work often employs probabilistic methods to achieve rigorous analysis of complex combinatorial structures. His publications predominantly explore combinatorial problems through advanced probabilistic methods and algorithmic frameworks, with consistent focus on Ramsey theory, graph coloring, random graph processes, and combinatorial game theory. The work demonstrates sophisticated applications of probability to extremal combinatorics problems. Awards: Simons Foundation Collaboration Grant (2016-2026) National Science Foundation Conference Grant (2017-2019) Faculty Research and Creative Activities Award (2018-2019) He has supervised PhD candidate Ryan Cushman (graduated 2021) and founded the annual Lake Michigan Workshop in combinatorics. His research is funded by multiple grants from the Simons Foundation and National Science Foundation.

Nathan S. EvansView profile

Associate Professor

• Network Security
• Automotive Security
• Distributed Systems
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Dr. Nathan S. Evans is a Teaching Associate Professor and Academic Director for Cyber Security at the University of Denver. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Technische Universität München (2011) and has extensive industry experience, including roles as Senior Principal Research Engineer at Symantec Research Labs and CTO of CloudHawk. His research focuses on network security, automotive security, low-level systems, and distributed systems. Dr. Evans is actively involved in academic and industry initiatives such as the Colorado Research Institute for Security and Privacy (CRISP) and organizes cyber competitions like the Mountain West Cyber Challenge. Education: PhD in Computer Science, Technische Universität München (2011) MSc in Computer Science, University of Denver (2009) BSc in Computer Science and BA in Criminal Justice, Baldwin Wallace College (2006) Research Interests: Evans' work bridges theoretical security concepts with practical applications. His recent studies address emerging threats in automotive networks, mobile device security, and cloud infrastructure. He emphasizes hands-on education through initiatives like DU's Cyber Security Master’s program. Articles Overview: Recent publications highlight advancements in cryptocurrency mining analysis, container security, and automotive system vulnerabilities. His work often explores real-world implications of theoretical security models. Labs/Teams: As CRISP’s Point-of-Contact, he leads interdisciplinary efforts in cyber defense. He mentors students in competitions like CyberForce and NSA Ghidra SRE Challenge, fostering workforce development.

Dan WadsworthView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Healthy Ageing
• Rural Health
• Physical Activity
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Dan Wadsworth is a Senior Lecturer in Applied Science at the University of the Sunshine Coast's School of Health and a Postdoctoral Fellow at Manna Institute. His research focuses on healthy ageing, accessible physical activity, and wellbeing across the lifespan, with emphasis on rural communities. Research interests include: Promoting physical activity in older adults through multidisciplinary approaches Co-creation of health services in rural settings Intergenerational social connections and creative practices Mental health in regional communities Wadsworth's publications demonstrate consistent focus on exercise interventions for ageing populations, with recent work examining COVID-19 impacts on physical activity and mental health across multiple countries. His methodological approaches include mixed-methods designs and community-based participatory research. Awards and Fellowships: UniSC Research Excellence Award (2023) Vice Chancellor’s Award for Research Impact (2023) FHEA Senior Fellowship (2022) Australian Educational Publishing Award (2022) He leads multiple research streams including Manna Institute's Health and Wellbeing in Later Life initiative and co-leads university-wide networks supporting early-career researchers and postgraduate students in rural Australia.

Yuede JiView profile

Assistant Professor

• High-Performance Computing (HPC)
• Security
• Graph AI
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Dr. Yuede (YJ) Ji is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), leading the Graph Lab. His research focuses on graph-centric security, learning, and computing, intersecting High-Performance Computing (HPC), Security, Graph AI, and Graph Analytics. Prior to UTA, he was an Assistant Professor at the University of North Texas (2021–2024). He earned his Ph.D. from George Washington University in 2021 under Dr. Howie Huang. His work has been recognized with awards such as the Best Paper Award at NPC 2014 and the Best Poster Award at SMCDC 2023. Education: Ph.D., Computer Engineering, George Washington University (2021) M.S., Computer Science & Technology, Jilin University (2015) B.E., Software Engineering, Jilin University (2012) Research Interests: Graph-centric security, HPC, Graph AI, malware detection, and privacy-preserving systems. His research is funded by NSF, DOE, and Google. Grants & Fundings: NSF SHF: Small: An Accelerated Computation Architecture (2024–2027) NSF CICI: Secure Containers in HPC Infrastructure (2023–2026) Students & Advising: Advising Ph.D., M.S., and undergraduate students. Current advisees include Chaoqun Li, Emmanuel Emakhue Oseghale, and Xiao Hu. Awards: Best Editor Award, IEEE OJCOMS (2024) CSE Junior Faculty Research Award Nominee (2024) Labs & Teams: The Graph Lab develops scalable solutions for HPC security and graph analytics. Recent projects include BINGO (EuroSys ‘25) and TANGO (SC ‘23).

Chris DowdenView profile

Research Fellow

• Graph Theory
• Random Graphs
• Combinatorics
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Chris Dowden is a Research Fellow at the Institute of Discrete Mathematics, Graz University of Technology. His research project 'Asymptotic properties of graphs on a surface', funded by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF Grant P27290), investigates combinatorial and probabilistic aspects of graphs embeddable on 2-dimensional surfaces. Key focus areas include random planar graphs, genus evolution, and extremal graph properties. Recent publications analyze topological constraints in random graphs, with works examining genus evolution in Erdős-Rényi models, surface embedding phase transitions, and extremal problems for cycle-free planar graphs. Research employs combinatorial probability, asymptotic analysis, and topological graph theory to establish fundamental properties of random graph embeddings. Teaching activities include courses in Analytic Combinatorics and Probabilistic Methods in Combinatorics and Algorithmics. No awards, student advisements, or laboratory information are detailed in available sources.

Stefan RøpkeView profile

Professor

• Operations Research
• Management Science
• Logistics Optimization
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Stefan Røpke is a Professor in the Department of Technology, Management and Economics at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His research focuses on Operations Research and Management Science, with a particular emphasis on logistics optimization, vehicle routing, and sustainable transportation systems. He has contributed to advancements in adaptive algorithms for scheduling, berth allocation, and stochastic optimization. Røpke is actively involved in PhD supervision, mentoring students in projects such as university timetabling, hybrid power plant design, and sustainable delivery systems. He received the Hedorfs Fond's Prize for Transportation Research in 2019, recognizing his impactful work in transportation science. His research often addresses UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to climate action and sustainable cities. Røpke collaborates internationally, contributing to projects like optimizing liner shipping networks with alternative fuels and improving port operations through heuristic methodologies. As a supervisor, he oversees multiple PhD projects, including studies on stochastic optimization acceleration, hybrid energy systems, and crowdsourced delivery networks. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical applications, driving innovations in logistics and operational efficiency.

Gavin MountjoyView profile

Professor

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Materials Science
• Nanotechnology
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Dr. Gavin Mountjoy is a Reader in Condensed Matter Physics at the University of Kent's School of Physics and Astronomy. He holds a BSc from Victoria University of Wellington and a PhD from the University of Cambridge. His career includes roles at Arizona State University and a Marie Curie Fellowship at the University of Cagliari. Research Focus: Structural characterization of novel oxide materials, with expertise in X-ray/neutron scattering, molecular dynamics, and transmission electron microscopy. Key Projects: Ceria-based materials for energy/environment, biomineral structure analysis, and glass durability studies for nuclear waste. Teaching: Covers physics fundamentals, functional materials, and forensic archaeology. Research interests span four core themes: metal ion environments in glasses, nanocrystalline materials for batteries, molecular dynamics for glass properties, and amorphous biominerals. He leads the Materials for Energy and Electronics (MEE) research group. Notable awards include the Marie Curie Intra-European Fellowship (2005-2006). His work has produced over 111 publications, emphasizing energy materials and structural analysis techniques.

Isabel Maria de Sousa GonçalvesView profile

Associate Professor

• Catalytic Materials
• Organometallic Chemistry
• Materials Synthesis
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Isabel Maria de Sousa Gonçalves is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Aveiro. She holds a PhD in Organometallic Chemistry from Instituto Superior Técnico (1996) and has conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Aveiro. Her primary research focuses on designing catalytic materials, particularly molybdenum-based systems for epoxidation and sulfoxidation reactions. She has authored over 265 SCI publications (h-index 45) and holds 15 patents. Her research spans organometallic chemistry, materials synthesis, and luminescent materials. Notable contributions include the development of hybrid catalysts and CO-releasing molecules. She collaborates with institutions in Portugal (e.g., University of Coimbra, Algarve) and internationally (e.g., TU Munich). She has reviewed for leading journals like Angewandte Chemie and Chemistry – A European Journal . Her current projects involve modifying metallocene catalysts using molecular containers and developing eco-friendly catalytic processes. She advises multiple PhD and MSc students, including Diana Julião, Lucie Nogueira, and Clara Magalhães. Her work also includes collaborations on layered double hydroxides and lanthanide complexes.

Mirtha A. O. LourençoView profile

Researcher

• CO2 Capture
• Porous Materials
• Environmental Chemistry
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Mirtha A. O. Lourenço is a Researcher at the University of Aveiro, specifically within the Department of Chemistry and affiliated with CICECO - Aveiro Institute of Materials. She holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Aveiro (2016) and has held postdoctoral positions at institutions such as Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (2018–2021) and the University of Coimbra. Her research focuses on developing sustainable porous materials for CO₂ capture and environmental applications, leveraging computational and experimental methods. Key projects include the GRACE initiative (funded by HORIZON-WIDERA) addressing CO₂ uptake from biogas and the SWAN project valorizing biomass waste. She has secured grants including the FCT Junior Researcher Grant (2021) and an MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship (ERA-PF). Her work spans biochar materials, mesoporous organosilicas, and carbon-based nanomaterials for gas separation and catalytic applications. Education: Bachelor’s in Chemistry (University of Coimbra) Master’s in Chemical and Industrial Processes (University of Coimbra) Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering (University of Aveiro) Research Themes: CO₂ capture and separation Porous materials design (silicas, carbons) Environmental catalysis and photocatalysis Waste valorization strategies Awards: Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowship (ERA-PF, 2023) FCT Junior Researcher Grant (2021) Her supervision includes Tiago Morais (PhD student). Ongoing collaborations involve EU-funded projects such as NMR4CO₂ and initiatives targeting 3D-printed composites for CO₂/N₂ separation. She actively contributes to labs focused on digitization (L1) and sustainability (L3) within CICECO’s research framework.