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• Materials Science
• Computational Physics
• Electronic Structure Theory
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Deyu Lu is a Physicist with continuing appointment at the Center for Functional Nanomaterials (CFN), Brookhaven National Laboratory, a position held since 2018, and concurrently serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Stony Brook University since 2012. His work bridges theoretical physics and materials engineering through advanced computational methodologies. Dr. Lu's educational background includes: B.S. in Physics, Tsinghua University, China, 1997 M.S. in Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 2000 Ph.D. in Physics, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2000 His research centers on developing first-principles computational methods including density functional theory and many-body perturbation theory to investigate materials properties. Current focus areas encompass catalytic behavior of 2D zeolites, computational modeling of X-ray spectroscopy (XPS/XAS/XES) for catalysis and battery systems, and machine learning applications for structure-property relationship analysis. This work positions him at the intersection of computational physics, materials characterization, and data science. Analysis of his 2017-2024 publications reveals a progressive integration of machine learning with spectroscopic techniques, particularly in X-ray absorption analysis. Key contributions include the Lightshow Python package for computational spectroscopy inputs and methods for decoding structure-spectrum relationships using physically constrained latent spaces, demonstrating significant advancement in data-driven materials characterization. Within Brookhaven's CFN, Dr. Lu actively contributes to the Theory/Computation group and has organized multiple workshops at NSLS-II and CFN User Meetings, including the 2023 Workshop on X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy Curation, the 2022 Symposium on Electronic Structure of Nanomaterials honoring Dr. Mark Hybertsen, and 2021-2022 workshops on machine learning for battery development and X-ray scattering.

Steinar Andreas SætherView profile

Professor

• Latin American History
• Caribbean History
• Nordic Migration
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Steinar Andreas Sæther is a Professor at the University of Oslo , specializing in Latin American and Caribbean history from 1700 to 1940. His research focuses on the transition from colonies to independent states in Latin America and Nordic migration to the region between 1820 and 1940. Recently, he has explored Scandinavian experiences in California during the gold rush (1848-1860). Position: Professor in History Current Status: 90% leave from UiO, continues supervision and partial research group participation Research Areas: Colonial-to-Independent state transformations, Nordic migration patterns, demography, indigenous identity, and political modernity His publications span topics like royalist ideologies, census categorization, regional leadership dynamics, and the redefinition of indigenous identities. Despite his leave, he remains active in academic networks and supervises theses at various levels. Sæther leads the Norwegian Association of Researchers starting 2025, emphasizing his ongoing commitment to scholarly communities.

Sara MagliacaneView profile

Assistant Professor

• Causality
• Causal Representation Learning
• Causality-inspired Machine Learning
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Sara Magliacane is an Assistant Professor at the University of Amsterdam , affiliated with the Amsterdam Machine Learning Lab (AMLab) and the Informatics Institute . She also holds a Research Scientist position at the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab and has been an ELLIS Scholar since 2022. Education PhD in Artificial Intelligence (2017), VU Amsterdam MSc in Computer Engineering (2011), Politecnico di Milano BSc in Computer Engineering (2008), Università degli Studi di Trieste Research Focus : At the intersection of Causality and Machine Learning , her work addresses Causal Representation Learning from high-dimensional data (images, sequences) Causal Discovery in latent confounder scenarios Causality-inspired Reinforcement Learning for robustness and adaptability Neurosymbolic AI for theoretical guarantees Publication Trends : Her recent work explores Factored adaptation in non-stationary environments (NeurIPS 2022) Temporal causal identifiability (ICML 2022) Binary interaction-based causal discovery (UAI 2023) Safe exploration in visual RL (HSCC 2021) Structure learning lower bounds (NeurIPS 2020) Scientific Recognition : ELLIS Scholar (2022–present) Spotlight presentations at ICML 2022 and ICLR 2022 Advising & Collaborations : Currently supervising 6 PhD students at the University of Amsterdam and AUMC, with 12 alumni advisees. Collaborates with researchers at MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab, Simons Institute, and TUM.

Kede MaView profile

Associate Professor

• Image Quality Assessment
• Computational Photography
• High Dynamic Range Imaging
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Kede Ma is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK). He received his B.E. from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) in 2012, and MASc and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Waterloo in 2014 and 2017, respectively. From 2018 to 2019, he was a Research Associate with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and New York University. Prof. Ma has been named to the Highly Cited Researchers list by Clarivate Analytics in 2024 and currently serves on the editorial boards of IEEE Transactions on Image Processing, IEEE Transactions on Information Forensics and Security, and IEEE Signal Processing Letters. Prof. Ma leads the Multimedia Analytics (MA) Laboratory, an interdisciplinary research group focused on computational vision, computational modeling of human visual perception, perceptual multimedia signal processing, quality assessment, and multimedia forensics. His research spans computational photography, high dynamic range imaging and rendering, omnidirectional video analysis, camera processing pipeline design, and artificial intelligence safety in multimedia systems. His work integrates machine learning techniques including reinforcement learning, generative modeling, self-supervised learning, and continual learning for multimedia signal processing applications. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on image quality assessment, deep learning for multimedia processing, and multimedia forensics. His work bridges theoretical computer vision principles with practical applications in multimedia systems. The research trends show increasing integration of foundation models with specialized multimedia processing tasks, particularly in quality assessment and security applications. Highly Cited Researchers list by Clarivate Analytics (2024) Best Paper Award at IEEE International Conference on Virtual Reality and Visualization (2021) Best Paper Runner-Up at International Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence Workshop (2021) Top 10% Award at IEEE International Conference on Image Processing (2015) Finalist for the Governor General's Gold Medal, University of Waterloo (2017) Spotlight presentation at NeurIPS (2022) Highlight paper at ICCV (2025) Oral presentation at ICLR (2025) Prof. Ma advises numerous PhD students and postdoctoral fellows in the MA Laboratory. His research is supported by various grants enabling work in multimedia analytics, image processing, and computer vision. The laboratory maintains active collaborations with researchers at institutions including SUSTech, ZJU, and HIT. Current projects focus on advancing image quality assessment methodologies, developing more robust deep learning techniques for multimedia forensics, and exploring new approaches to HDR imaging and omnidirectional video processing. The Multimedia Analytics Laboratory maintains a strong focus on both theoretical foundations and practical applications of multimedia processing. Current research directions include integrating large language models with image quality assessment, developing more robust deepfake detection methods, and advancing techniques for continual learning in multimedia applications. The lab emphasizes rigorous evaluation methodologies and maintains multiple datasets for multimedia quality assessment research.

• School Leadership
• Principal Development
• Educational Administration
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Susanne Sahlin is a Senior Lecturer at Mid Sweden University's Department of Education in Sundsvall, Sweden. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree and has established herself as a prominent researcher in educational leadership and school administration. Dr. Sahlin's research primarily focuses on school leadership development, with particular emphasis on principal preparation, leadership identity formation, and professional development for educational leaders. Her work examines how school principals navigate their roles through various lenses including: Novice principals' professional confidence and identity development Peer mentoring as a mechanism for professional socialization Adaptive leadership during crises, particularly the COVID-19 pandemic Collaboration between schools and external partners for school improvement Cross-national comparisons of leadership preparation programs Her extensive publication record demonstrates a clear trajectory of research examining leadership practices from multiple perspectives. Recent work increasingly addresses contemporary challenges facing school leaders, including crisis management, equity considerations, and technological integration in educational leadership. Dr. Sahlin frequently collaborates with researchers both within Sweden and internationally, particularly with colleagues Styf, Lund, and Sjöstrand, as well as international partners in England and Australia. Dr. Sahlin completed her doctoral thesis in 2019 titled "Moving Beyond Internal Affairs: Making Sense of Principals' Leadership Practices in Collaboration for School Improvement" at Mid Sweden University. Her ongoing research continues to explore how school leaders develop their professional identities and navigate complex educational landscapes.

Alastair StarkView profile

Associate Professor

• Public Policy
• Crisis Management
• Institutional Governance
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Dr. Alastair Stark serves as Associate Professor at the School of Political Science and International Studies, Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences at The University of Queensland (UQ). As Director of the Graduate Centre in Governance and International Affairs, he combines academic leadership with public policy scholarship. Current research focuses on institutional amnesia in governance, policy learning mechanisms, and deliberative democracy applications to environmental policy Recipient of Mayer Prize (Australian Journal of Political Science) and Lasswell Prize (Policy Sciences) Principal investigator for Australian Research Council Discovery projects (2021-2025, 2018-2022) Active supervisor with current PhD projects on disaster recovery, institutional memory, and rapid evidence application Research Interests His work addresses three core areas: institutional memory in governance, crisis management through public inquiries, and deliberative democratic practices in policy-making. Recent articles explore Australian royal commissions, policy inaction dynamics, and post-pandemic governance responses. Scientific Contributions Authored/edited 4 books including Risk and Crisis Management in the Public Sector (3rd ed, 2024) and Public Inquiries and Policy Design (2024) Published 27 journal articles across Public Administration , Policy Sciences , and Governance Developed analytical frameworks for policy adoption, crisis dramaturgy, and deliberative governance Awards & Grants 2021-2025: ARC Discovery Project - Institutional Memory and Policy Processes 2018-2022: ARC Discovery Grant - Public Inquiries Implementation 2016-2019: ARC Discovery Grant - Social-Urban Planning Integration 2015: UQ Early Career Researcher Grant - Post-Crisis Policy Learning Professional Involvement Contributes to multiple research centers including the Graduate Centre in Governance and International Affairs. Participates in the Visual Politics Research Program and Visiting Researcher Program. Maintains active roles in policy evaluation and crisis management analysis.

Amy K JohnsonView profile

Associate Professor

• Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• HIV Prevention
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Amy K Johnson, PhD, serves as Associate Professor in Pediatrics (Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine) at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, with clinical affiliation at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. She holds key roles in the Institute for Public Health and Medicine (IPHAM) - Center for Dissemination and Implementation Science, Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (NUCATS), and Robert J. Havey, MD Institute for Global Health (IGH). Dr. Johnson earned her PhD from the University of Illinois, Chicago in 2016. Her research centers on adolescent sexual and reproductive health with dual emphases on HIV/STI intervention implementation and ethical dimensions of community participation in cure research. She develops prevention packages targeting adolescents—particularly young women—and addresses surveillance gaps in sexually transmitted diseases through implementation science frameworks. Analysis of her 2024-2025 publications reveals a dominant focus on PrEP implementation across diverse populations and geographies. Her work consistently addresses health disparities through mixed-methods approaches, examining structural barriers among Black women in Chicago, migrant communities in France, and youth in Nigeria. Common threads include innovative delivery strategies (text messaging, peer navigation), cultural adaptation of interventions, and ethical considerations in community engagement—demonstrating her commitment to translating research into equitable prevention solutions. Her scientific contributions have been recognized with the Excellence in Scholarship award from Lurie Children's Hospital (2023) and Best Poster Award from the American Sexually Transmitted Disease Association (2016). Excellence in Scholarship, Lurie Children's Hospital (2023) Best Poster Award, American Sexually Transmitted Disease Association (2016) Dr. Johnson actively shapes public health practice through leadership in the Illinois PrEP Working Group, Getting to Zero Illinois, and as Vice Chair of Epidemiology for the Illinois Public Health Association. Her editorial role at Frontiers in Reproductive Health and memberships in the American College of Epidemiology and American Public Health Association reflect her influence in advancing methodological rigor and equity-focused HIV prevention science. Current projects like iCARE Nigeria and POWER Up demonstrate her commitment to scalable interventions addressing the HIV care continuum.

Caterina Ida ZeppieriView profile

Professor

• Calculus of Variations
• Elliptic PDEs
• Gamma-convergence
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Professor Caterina Ida Zeppieri is a distinguished mathematician at the Westfälische Wilhelms-University Münster (University of Münster) in Germany, where she leads the Research Group 'Analysis and Modelling' within the Institute for Analysis and Numerics. She has maintained a continuous academic presence since at least the Winter semester 2012/13 through to upcoming semesters in 2025/26, consistently teaching advanced mathematics courses and supervising research activities. Her research focuses on fundamental aspects of mathematical analysis with significant applications to materials science. She specializes in Calculus of Variations, Elliptic PDEs, Gamma-convergence, Homogenization theory, Free-discontinuity problems, Nonlinear elasticity, and Plasticity. Her work bridges theoretical mathematics with practical applications in understanding material behavior, particularly fracture mechanics and composite materials. Professor Zeppieri's publication record demonstrates a consistent and impactful research trajectory from 2007 through forthcoming publications in 2025. Her recent work shows a strong emphasis on stochastic homogenization techniques applied to free-discontinuity problems and singularly-perturbed functionals, revealing sophisticated mathematical approaches to modeling complex material behaviors across multiple scales. She regularly collaborates with leading researchers including Filippo Cagnetti, Gianni Dal Maso, and Lucia Scardia, contributing to significant advances in the mathematical understanding of material science phenomena. Her research has been published in top-tier mathematics journals including Calculus of Variations and Partial Differential Equations, Archive for Rational Mechanics and Analysis, and SIAM Journal on Mathematical Analysis. Within the department, Professor Zeppieri plays an active role in teaching advanced courses such as Partial Differential Equations, Calculus of Variations, and Advanced Topics in the Calculus of Variation, while participating in the department's Advanced Seminar in Applied Mathematics and Colloquium on Applied Mathematics.

• Chinese Philosophy
• Ancient Chinese History
• Three Kingdoms Studies
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Professor Yoshihiro Watanabe is affiliated with Waseda University's School of Culture, Media and Society, holding a Doctorate in Literature from the University of Tsukuba. He serves as Specially Appointed Trustee for Cultural Advancement (2023-present) and Principal of Waseda Saga Junior/Senior High School (2018-present). His research focuses on Classical China's formation , Confucian philosophy , and Three Kingdoms history , with significant contributions to understanding Han Dynasty aristocracy, historical perception, and cross-cultural analysis. Key research areas include Classical Chinese historiography Major awards: 2017 Omae Memorial Academic Prize, 2002 Oriental Society Award Current projects: Interdisciplinary study of Classical China (2016-2027) Research trends show consistent focus on Three Kingdoms political/military thought Classical Chinese philosophical texts Historical narrative techniques Confucianism's role in governance Chinese-Japanese cultural exchange Comparative analysis of classical sources Scientific contributions : Author of 12 monographs including Formation of Classical China (2019) Published 51 peer-reviewed articles Principal investigator for three major grants (2005-2016) Regular media contributor for NHK programs since 2008

• Neural Networks
• Genetic Algorithms
• System Identification and Control
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FURUZUKI, Takayuki is a Professor at Waseda University's Faculty of Science and Engineering, Graduate School of Information, Production, and Systems. He holds a PhD from Kyushu Institute of Technology and maintains the NCLab research group (http://nclab.w.waseda.jp/nclab/). His professional memberships include the Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers, Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan, Society of Instrument and Control Engineers, and IEEE. His educational background includes a PhD in Information Science from Kyushu Institute of Technology (1994-1997), a Master's degree in Electronics Engineering from Sun Yat-Sen University (1983-1986), and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Electronic Systems Engineering from Sun Yat-Sen University (1979-1983). Professor FURUZUKI's research spans neural networks, genetic algorithms, system identification and control, complex systems, bioinformatics, and combinatorial optimization. His work integrates soft computing techniques with medical informatics and control systems engineering, developing innovative approaches for problems ranging from brain tumor segmentation to music information retrieval. His research methodology often combines theoretical foundations with practical applications in healthcare, energy systems, and intelligent transportation. His recent publication record shows a strong focus on sequential recommendation systems, graph neural networks for medical imaging, music information retrieval, and power systems analysis. The consistent thread across his work is the application of advanced machine learning techniques to solve complex, real-world problems across diverse domains, with particular emphasis on handling missing data, improving model efficiency, and enhancing prediction accuracy. His scientific achievements have been recognized with several prestigious awards: ISCIIA2008 Excellent Paper Award (2008) Institute of Electrical Engineers of Japan Excellent Paper Award (2001) Guangdong Province Higher Education Science and Technology Progress Second Prize (1991) Guangdong Province Higher Education Science and Technology Progress Second Prize (1989) Chinese Ministry of Education Scientific and Technological Achievements Second Prize (1986) Professor FURUZUKI has maintained continuous research activity since joining Waseda University in 2003, with significant contributions to multiple research projects spanning neural computation, soft computing, and system engineering. His work demonstrates strong international collaboration, with publications involving researchers from various institutions worldwide. His research output includes over 410 papers with 3,623 citations and an h-index of 23 according to Scopus data. The NCLab research group, which he leads, focuses on neural computation and related areas, providing a platform for interdisciplinary research that bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications in healthcare, energy systems, and intelligent transportation. His laboratory environment fosters innovation in machine learning algorithms and their application to real-world problems, with particular emphasis on developing efficient, robust solutions for complex data analysis tasks.

• inflammation-hemostasis interface
• biomaterials
• cellular immunotherapeutics
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Brian R. Smith is Professor of Laboratory Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, Internal Medicine (Hematology) and Pediatrics at Yale University. He serves as Deputy Dean for Clinical and Translational Research at the Yale School of Medicine, Co-Director of the Yale Center for Clinical Investigation, and Chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine. Dr. Smith is also Chief of Laboratory Medicine and Attending Physician at Yale New Haven Hospital, as well as an attending physician at the Connecticut VA Medical Center and Bridgeport Hospital. Dr. Smith's research focuses on the inflammation-hemostasis interface, particularly in relation to biomaterials, and cellular immunotherapeutics. His work spans the full translational spectrum from basic wet bench research through clinical and epidemiological trials (T1-T4). He has been continuously funded by the NIH at the PI-level for over 35 years, demonstrating sustained excellence in translational research. His investigations have particular emphasis on hematologic malignancies, diagnostic accuracy, and the educational frameworks needed to train future laboratory medicine specialists. Analysis of Dr. Smith's publications reveals a consistent focus on advancing laboratory medicine through both clinical research and educational innovation. His work addresses critical issues in diagnostic accuracy, physician-scientist training pathways, and the integration of new technologies into clinical practice. The publications span oncology, hematology, medical education, and healthcare systems, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to advancing laboratory medicine. Evans Award for Outstanding Contributions to Laboratory Medicine (2010) President, Academy of Clinical Laboratory Physicians & Scientists (2007-2008) Chair (elected), Research Committee and Member of the Council, Association of Pathology Chairs (2010) Dr. Smith has been instrumental in developing Yale's research infrastructure, overseeing implementation of research core facilities in Translational Immune Monitoring, Flow Cytometry, and Clinical Sample Real Time Acquisition. He chairs the Clinical Research Technology Committee and has guided the development of a Cellular Therapy core resource. As an educator, he has personally mentored over 50 MD, MD/PhD, and PhD trainees, most of whom hold tenure-track positions. He is the initiator and long-standing PI of Laboratory Medicine's post-doctoral T32 training program in Immunohematology. Dr. Smith has played a key national role in laboratory medicine education, developing curricula and physician-scientist training paradigms. Through his leadership in the Association of Pathology Chairs, he helped establish a specific Physician-Scientist residency pathway with the American Board of Pathology, addressing a critical need for specialized training in academic pathology.

• Antisemitism Studies
• Discrimination and Inclusion
• Migration and Transnationalism
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Prof. Dr. Julia Bernstein is a Professor of Discrimination and Inclusion in Immigration Society at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences (since 2015), affiliated with the Department of Social Work and Health. Her academic background includes a B.A. in Sociology, Cultural Anthropology, and Art History (1992–1995), an M.A. in Sociology and Cultural Anthropology (1996–2000) from the University of Haifa, Israel, and a Ph.D. in Cultural Anthropology from Goethe University Frankfurt (2009). She leads the research area Social Legacy of National Socialism and coordinates international projects on antisemitism prevention. Bernstein's research examines discrimination through interdisciplinary lenses, focusing on: Antisemitism in institutional and everyday contexts Migration, identity, and transnationalism among Russian-speaking Jews Stereotyping mechanisms and racialization processes Holocaust memory and its societal repercussions Food sociology as a marker of cultural identity Her recent publications (2020–2022) demonstrate a strong focus on antisemitism in educational settings, analyzing victim perspectives, teacher training gaps, and pedagogical counter-strategies. She frequently addresses media representations of Jewish communities and the normalization of Israel-related antisemitism. Honors include the Barbara-und-Piergiuseppe-Scardigli-Preis for her dissertation (2011) and nomination for the WISAG-Preis (2010). Bernstein directs federally funded projects like Mach mal keine Judenaktion! (2017–2019) and collaborates with institutions including the German Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency, Anne Frank Educational Center, and Tel Aviv University's Kantor Center. At Frankfurt UAS, she teaches courses on antisemitism, social inequality, and Holocaust legacy in Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Diversity and Inclusion programs. She mentors emerging scholars through the Ernst Ludwig Ehrlich Studienwerk and co-leads the Frankfurt meets Haifa academic exchange initiative.

Haochen LiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Environmental Fluid Dynamics
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Physics-informed Machine Learning
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Haochen Li is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, within the College of Engineering. He leads the multidisciplinary Water Infrastructure Laboratory (Ψ Lab), which focuses on advancing urban water infrastructure through high-fidelity computational fluid dynamics (CFD), physical modeling, and physics-informed machine learning (ML). Education: PhD in Environmental Engineering, University of Florida, 2019 MS in Mechanical Engineering, University of Florida, 2019 MS in Civil Engineering, University of Florida, 2015 BS in Coastal Engineering, Hohai University, 2013 His research centers on environmental fluid dynamics , particularly multiphase and multiphysics flows in urban water systems. He investigates turbulence, particulate matter transport, pathogen fate, and chemical dynamics using advanced CFD simulations, volumetric particle image velocimetry (PIV), and AI-driven models. His lab develops open-source tools like InterAdsFoam for adsorption systems and integrates ML with CFD to optimize infrastructure design, retrofit, and regulatory frameworks. The recent publications reflect a strong trend toward hybrid CFD-ML frameworks for water infrastructure, with applications in clarifier design, stormwater basin optimization, and real-time sensing. His work emphasizes model validation, scalability, and practical deployment, including web-based tools for engineers. Scientific Awards: Rudolph Hering Medal, ASCE, 2023 Editor choice, Journal of Environmental Engineering ASCE, 2021 Editor choice, Journal of Environmental Engineering ASCE, 2020 Graduate School Fellowship, University of Florida, 2015 Academic Achievement Award, University of Florida, 2013 Haochen Li actively advises researchers and students in his lab, including Kai Liu, Mohamed Shatarah, and Ahmed Abdelmeguid. His team works on AI-empowered reactive flows, physics-informed ML, and CFD applications in energy and environmental systems. He has served as a reviewer for top journals and is a member of the ASCE/EWRI Computational Fluid Dynamics Committee. His lab is equipped with state-of-the-art HPC platforms and physical modeling facilities for experimental validation.

• Islamic Art
• Islamic Architecture
• Garden History
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D. Fairchild Ruggles is a Presidential Humanities and Social Science Chair and Professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. They hold concurrent appointments in the School of Architecture, Unit for Criticism and Interpretive Theory, Program in Medieval Studies, Center for the Study of Global Gender Equity, European Union Center, and Center for South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies. PhD, Columbia University Specializes in Islamic art and architecture Focus on gardens and landscapes as cultural expressions Leading scholar in gender and architectural patronage Their research explores Islamic gardens, medieval architectural patronage, and cultural landscapes across Spain, North Africa, and South Asia. Recent work examines water management systems, the intersection of scent/sound in garden design, and the legacy of female architectural patrons like Shajar al-Durr. Their 15 most recent publications focus on Islamic gardens, medieval architecture, and cultural landscapes. Key themes include environmental history, sensory experiences in historical spaces, and the political dimensions of landscape design. Ruggles has received 11 scientific honors and actively engages in public scholarship through documentary films and podcast interviews. Their work bridges academic research and public understanding, particularly in Islamic visual culture and landscape history.

Gary GilbertView profile

Associate Professor

• Ancient Jewish History
• Jewish/Christian Relations
• Ancient Synagogue
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Gary Gilbert is an Associate Professor in the Department of Religious Studies, with scholarly expertise in Ancient Jewish History, Jewish/Christian relations, Jewish art, synagogue studies, and the development of early Christianity. His academic work bridges historical, religious, and cultural analyses of Second Temple and early rabbinic Judaism, as well as the origins of Christianity within its Roman and Jewish contexts. B.A., Haverford College M.A., Columbia University Ph.D., Columbia University His research focuses on the intersection of Jewish life with broader civic and imperial structures in antiquity. Key interests include gentile participation in Jewish communities, the influence of Roman political ideology on early Christian texts, and the evolution of Jewish-Christian relations. He also investigates Jewish visual culture, particularly the symbolism of the menorah in ancient art. His publications reflect a strong engagement with textual and material evidence from the ancient Mediterranean world. Themes across his recent and forthcoming articles include Jewish urban life, the representation of Jewish identity in art and literature, and the theological and political dimensions of New Testament writings—especially the Acts of the Apostles. His scholarship often employs interdisciplinary methods combining history, archaeology, and literary analysis. Israel Institute, Course Development Grant (2023) Summer Fellow, Schusterman Center for Israel Studies (2019) Visiting Lecturer, University of Warsaw (2019) Visiting Scholar, Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies (2005–2006) Claremont Graduate University, Humanities Electronic Media Project (2000) Salo and Jeanette Baron Dissertation Prize nomination (1992) Gilbert has contributed significantly to pedagogical innovation, particularly through integrating technology into religious studies education. He has advised on digital humanities projects and developed curricula on Jewish and Christian origins. Though no formal advisees are listed, his academic mentorship extends through collaborative research, guest lectureships, and participation in scholarly centers. He has secured external funding for research and course development, demonstrating sustained scholarly productivity and institutional engagement. His affiliations with leading centers such as Oxford, the Schusterman Center, and the University of Warsaw highlight his international scholarly presence. He continues to publish in major academic venues and contribute to authoritative reference works like The Jewish Annotated New Testament .