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Adi D. DubashView profile

Associate Professor

• Cell Biology
• Molecular Biology
• Developmental Biology
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Dr. Adi D. Dubash is an Associate Professor of Biology and Sciences Division Representative on the Faculty Council at Furman University. His research focuses on desmosome adhesion complexes, exploring their roles in tissue structure and disease mechanisms such as cancer and heart disease. He leads the Dubash Lab, which uses cell culture models of skin, breast cancer, and cardiac cells to study desmosomal proteins' functions through techniques like fluorescence microscopy and western blotting. Dr. Dubash holds a B.S. in Cell and Molecular Biology from The University of Texas at Austin, a Ph.D. in Cell and Developmental Biology from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Northwestern University. His work has been recognized with the Journal of Cell Science 's Best Paper of the Year Award for his first-author publication. He is deeply committed to undergraduate research training, mentoring students in cutting-edge experiments and co-authoring multiple publications. His students present findings at international conferences like the ASCB/EMBO meetings. The Dubash Lab fosters a collaborative environment, emphasizing the scientific method and hands-on research experience. Outside academia, Dr. Dubash enjoys opera, gardening, and spending time with his family. The lab's activities are showcased on Instagram at dubashlab .

• Dutch Linguistics
• Syntactic Variation
• Historical Linguistics
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Professor Marjo van Koppen is a full professor of variation linguistics of Dutch at Utrecht University's Department of Languages, Literature and Communication within the Faculty of Humanities. She is affiliated with the Institute for Language Sciences (UiL-OTS) and leads the research group "Language structure: variation and change". Her research focuses on Dutch linguistics, particularly diversity in Dutch syntax, examining Dutch dialects and historical stages of Dutch from a generative perspective. Key research areas include intra-author variation in the Dutch Golden Age, negation patterns, possessive structures, and microvariation in Dutch syntax. She has led major NWO-funded projects exploring language dynamics during the Dutch Golden Age, the grammar of transferable possession, and subject-predicate relations across languages. Professor van Koppen has an extensive publication record with 79 research outputs and has presented her work at numerous international conferences. She serves on editorial boards for journals including Lingua (2011-2015) and Linguistic Variation Yearbook. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics, historical sociolinguistics, computational linguistics, and early modern literature. She has organized multiple academic events including the Interframework Colloquium Utrecht, Morfologiedagen conference series, and workshops on DP-internal syntactic microvariation. Her research methodology combines qualitative case studies with computational approaches to analyze syntactic variation patterns. Building: Transcomplex Trans 10, Room 1.55, 3512 JK Utrecht Telephone: +31 30 253 4936 Personal website: www.marjovankoppen.nl Research website: www.linguisticvariation.com

Thomas HellmannView profile

Professor

• Entrepreneurial Finance
• Innovation Policy
• Venture Capital
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Thomas Hellmann is the DP World Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. He holds a BA from the London School of Economics and a PhD from Stanford University. His research focuses on entrepreneurial finance, innovation policy, venture capital, and public policy. Prior roles include faculty positions at Stanford University and the University of British Columbia, alongside visiting roles at Harvard, Wharton, and INSEAD. His work bridges academia and practice, advising organizations like the World Economic Forum, Barclays Bank, and the Government of British Columbia. He leads initiatives such as EnSpire Oxford and previously directed the Creative Destruction Lab. Key research areas include founder equity dynamics, angel/VC market interactions, and the role of foreign investors in startup ecosystems. Teaching emphasizes experiential learning, leading the 'Entrepreneurship Project' for MBAs and developing online courses on venture funding. He champions entrepreneurship across disciplines at Oxford through cross-university initiatives. Key Awards: Sauder 'Talking Stick Award' for pedagogical innovation Editorial Roles: Journal of Financial Intermediation, Management Science Policy Engagement: Oxford Entrepreneurship Policy Roundtable, World Economic Forum reports Labs/Teams: Academic champion of EnSpire Oxford, former director of Saïd Business School Entrepreneurship Centre.

• Linguistics
• Syntax
• Case Theory
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Mark Newson is an Associate Professor at the School of English and American Studies and a lecturer in the Department of English Linguistics at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) . He is also affiliated with the Általános Irodalomtudományi Kutatócsoport (General Literary Studies Research Group), where he holds a lecturer position. His research focuses on syntax , particularly case theory , generative grammar , and optimality theory . He has extensively studied syntactic movement phenomena, case assignment in English and Hungarian, and the role of functional categories in grammatical frameworks. Key trends in his publications include analyses of DP movement , modal auxiliaries , non-finite clause structures , and syntactic dependencies . His work often bridges theoretical linguistics with empirical studies of specific languages. Mark Newson maintains active academic collaboration through conferences like the Budapest Linguistics Conference (BLINC) and has contributed to the dissemination of linguistic theory, including translations of foundational works like Chomsky's Universal Grammar into Chinese.

Bedřich SousedíkView profile

Associate Professor

• Applied and Computational Mathematics
• Numerical Analysis
• Scientific Computing
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Bedřich Sousedík is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). He joined UMBC in 2014, transitioning from roles as a Research Associate at the University of Southern California and University of Maryland, College Park. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics (2010, University of Colorado Denver) and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (2008, Czech Technical University in Prague). Education: Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, University of Colorado Denver (2010) Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Czech Technical University (2008) M.Eng. in Mechanical Engineering, Czech Technical University (2001) Research Interests: Focuses on applied and computational mathematics, including numerical analysis, scientific computing, uncertainty quantification, stochastic finite element methods, and domain decomposition techniques. His work emphasizes scalable algorithms for complex systems with parametric uncertainty. Professional Contributions: Author of ~43 refereed publications (24 journals, 12 conferences) with an h-index of 15 (Google Scholar) Principal Investigator on NSF grants totaling $219,999 for multilevel methods research Recipient of prestigious awards including the 2010 Prof. Babuška Prize and 2020 Early Career Excellence Award Advising & Teaching: Supervised 8 Ph.D. and Master’s students since 2014 Mentored undergraduate research projects in computational fluid dynamics and epidemiological modeling

Tyler PetersonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Linguistics
• Indigenous Language Revitalization
• Language Documentation
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Tyler Peterson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English at Arizona State University (ASU). His research focuses on the documentation, revitalization, and maintenance of endangered Indigenous languages, particularly in the Americas and Oceania. He holds an affiliation with the Center for Biodiversity Outcomes at ASU and previously served as a visiting lecturer at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. His expertise lies at the intersection of linguistics, semantics/pragmatics, and applied language technology. Education: PhD in Linguistics from the University of British Columbia (dissertation on Gitksan language under Lisa Matthewson). Research interests include the role of everyday technology in language preservation, theoretical semantics of evidentiality and mirativity, and syntactic phenomena in Indigenous languages like Tsimshianic and Cook Islands Māori. Publications span theoretical linguistics and applied Indigenous language studies, with notable work on epistemic modality in Gitksan, mirativity cross-linguistically, and child language acquisition of syntactic structures. His interdisciplinary approach integrates computational methods with community-driven language revitalization efforts. Grants and collaborations involve Indigenous communities and institutions in developing language resources. Current projects explore culturally grounded models for assessing language vitality and leveraging digital tools for language education.

Siri Hausland FolstadView profile

Research Fellow

• Mental Health
• Public Health
• Youth Health
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Siri Hausland Folstad is a Research Fellow and PhD student at the University of Oslo’s Department of Psychology, affiliated with the PROMENTA research center. Her work focuses on promoting mental health and wellbeing in children and adolescents, particularly through interdisciplinary approaches to public health and life skills education. She is funded by the DAM Foundation for her project evaluating the effects of curricular changes on youth mental health. Education : Master of Research in Psychology (2018–2019), University of Manchester, UK Bachelor of Science in Psychology (2014–2017), University of Manchester, UK Research Interests : Mental health promotion, youth health, prevention of mental illnesses, statistical methods (multilevel modeling, structural equation modeling), and open science practices. Her work integrates quantitative and qualitative approaches to address systemic gaps in healthcare and education. Professional Background : Research Assistant, Norwegian Social Research (NOVA), OsloMet (2021) Research Assistant, Department of Media and Communication, UiO (2020) Mental Health Care Therapist, Døgnseksjonen Sikta, Asker DPS (2019–2021) Labs/Teams : PROMENTA, Youth Mental Health Unit (UK), and the Department of Psychology’s health promotion research groups.

Giuliana GiustiView profile

Professor

• Linguistics
• Syntax
• Romance Languages
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Giuliana Giusti is a Full Professor at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, affiliated with the Department of Comparative Linguistic and Cultural Studies. She holds roles such as Substitute member of the GEP Team, Delegate for Quality Assurance, and Effective representative of the University's Single Guarantee Committee (CUG). Her research focuses on syntax, formal linguistics, and Romance languages, with particular emphasis on determiners, clitics, and grammatical variation across Italo-Romance dialects. Giusti has contributed extensively to studies on linguistic metacognition, gender-inclusive language, and historical linguistics, including analyses of Latin syntax and its evolution into modern Romance languages. She teaches courses on formal syntax, English linguistics, and language and gender at undergraduate and graduate levels. Her academic work spans over 150 publications, including monographs, edited volumes, and peer-reviewed articles in journals like Linguistics , Revista Română de Lingvistică , and Isogloss . Giusti's research integrates theoretical syntax with empirical studies, often employing comparative methods to explore phenomena such as indefinite determiners, quantifiers, and clitic placement. She has also led initiatives promoting linguistic awareness and inclusive language practices, reflecting her commitment to societal impact through academia. Giusti’s teaching portfolio includes advanced courses on comparative syntax, formal syntax, and language policy, alongside contributions to curriculum development for students with learning disabilities. Her academic leadership roles underscore her institutional engagement, balancing research, education, and administrative responsibilities at Ca' Foscari.

• Linguistics
• Semantics
• Pragmatics
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E. Cameron Wilson is a researcher affiliated with Queen Mary University of London, focusing on Semantics & Pragmatics . They have collaborated extensively with Stephanie Solt on topics like degree modification , attenuation , and polarity sensitivity , presenting at institutions such as ZAS Berlin , University College London , and Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen . ORCID Research Interests include the analysis of gradable adjectives, non-conservative measure phrases, and the syntactic and semantic properties of superlatives in English and Dutch. Their work bridges theoretical linguistics with experimental approaches. Recent Trends in their publications (2019–2021) emphasize cross-linguistic comparisons, formal semantics of quantifiers, and interactions between degree modifiers and polarity sensitivity. Collaborative work with Stephanie Solt dominates their output. Conference Participation spans major events like Generative Grammatik des Südens , Sinn und Bedeutung , and The Linguist's Workshop , covering topics from Slovenian dialects to Dutch-English measure expressions.

• Linguistics
• Grammar
• Syntax
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Dr Pauline Harries serves as a Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychology and Humanities at the University of Central Lancashire, where she leads the BA Language and Linguistics program and teaches diverse linguistics subjects across multiple academic programs with a focus on theoretical and practical language analysis. Her research expertise centers on grammar and syntax, with specialized knowledge in descriptive and theoretical historical Germanic linguistics. She investigates syntactic structures and morphological evolution, particularly within North Germanic languages, to understand broader patterns of language change and development across historical contexts. Analysis of her publication record reveals consistent investigation into determiner phrase development and historical shifts in definiteness marking within Scandinavian languages, demonstrating methodological rigor in syntactic theory and historical linguistics that contributes to understanding morphosyntactic evolution. Scientific awards and honors were not documented in available sources. While her role as course leader implies academic leadership and student mentorship responsibilities, specific details regarding graduate supervisees, research funding, laboratory facilities, or collaborative research teams were not disclosed in the provided materials.

Alison HollandView profile

Associate Professor

• Australian History
• Indigenous Rights
• Colonialism
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Alison Holland is an Associate Professor at Macquarie University’s School of Humanities and a member of the Global Indigenous Futures Research Centre. Her research focuses on 20th-century Australian Indigenous history, particularly Indigenous rights, race, colonialism, and humanitarianism. She holds a BA (Hons I) and Museum Studies Diploma from the University of Sydney and a PhD from UNSW. Her monographs include Just Relations (2015) and Breaking the Silence (2019), both critically acclaimed. Dr. Holland has held prestigious fellowships at the National Library of Australia (2022) and the National Archives of Australia (2013–2014). She co-edits the Routledge International Handbook on Antiracism in Historical Perspective and serves on the editorial board of Black Histories: Dialogues . Her current projects include a history of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC) funded by an ARC DP grant. Her teaching includes courses on human rights, revolutions, and transnational Indigenous governance. She actively supervises students in Indigenous political history, colonial humanitarianism, and race theory. Notable awards include a shortlist for the NSW Premier’s History Prize (2016). Key projects include analyzing ATSIC’s role in self-determination and exploring interwar Aboriginal policy. Dr. Holland’s work bridges historical scholarship with contemporary Indigenous advocacy, emphasizing decolonial frameworks and antiracist praxis.

• Historical Linguistics
• Diachronic Semantics
• Syntax-Semantics Interface
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Professor Alexandra Simonenko (Ghent University) is a leading scholar in historical and diachronic linguistics, specializing in the evolution of determiners, nominal syntax, and pragmatic-driven language change across French, Finno-Ugric, and Scandinavian languages. Her work integrates treebank analysis, computational modeling, and formal semantics to trace grammatical shifts over time. Research Interests: Diachronic Semantics: Tracking how determiners and possessives shift from strong to weak interpretations Treebank-Based Methodology: Leveraging annotated corpora for quantitative analysis of Medieval French syntax Pragmatic Reasoning: Modeling language change through game-theoretic and information-theoretic frameworks Determiner Typology: Cross-linguistic analysis of full vs. clitic vs. bound determiners DP Islands and Factive Constraints: Investigating syntactic-pragmatic interactions in question structures Key Article Trends: Her recent work (2022-2026) focuses on determiner semantics, French possessive evolution, and computational models of definiteness. Earlier studies (2015-2019) emphasize Medieval French null subjects, cliticization, and treebank-based syntactic analysis.

• History
• Political Science
• Military Studies
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Dr. Lecturer Ferhat ACAR holds a full-time academic position at the Department of Property Protection and Security within Sarıkamış Vocational School, Kafkas University . He earned his PhD in History (2015-2020), Master's in Republic of Turkey History (2013-2015), and BA in History (2009-2013) from Kafkas University's Institute of Social Sciences and Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Fields of Interest: History (especially Turkish and Caucasus military history), Political Science (Atatürk Principles, Republican era), International Relations (Turkey-Russia, Turkey-Iran), and Military Studies. ACAR's research focuses on military operations, diplomatic relations, and regional security dynamics, with a particular emphasis on Turkey's historical narratives and geopolitical strategies. His collaborations with Nurhan Aydın (21 publications, 2016-2024) and Bahar Şentürk Acar (2 publications, 2024) demonstrate strong interdisciplinary partnerships. Key publication themes include the Sarıkamış Operation , Anglo-Ottoman negotiations , and press dynamics during political transitions . His work appears in regional journals and edited volumes, often analyzing historical contexts through military and political lenses.

Ali BehdadView profile

Professor

• Postcolonial Literature and Theory
• Literary and Cultural Theory
• European Representation of the Middle East
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Ali Behdad is the John Charles Hillis Professor of Literature and Chair of the English Department at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. from the University of Michigan, an M.A. from Middlebury College, and a B.A. from UC Berkeley. Education: B.A. UC Berkeley (1983), M.A. University of Michigan (1986), M.A. Middlebury College (1988), Ph.D. University of Michigan (1990) His research focuses on Postcolonial Literature and Theory , Literary/Cultural Theory , and Victorian Travel Literature . He examines European representations of the Middle East and US immigration history through interdisciplinary lenses. Key publications include Camera Orientalis (2016) on Middle Eastern photography and A Forgetful Nation (2005) analyzing US cultural identity. His co-edited work (2013) explores colonial photography. 2020 Paris Photo-Aperture Foundation Photo Book Award His academic leadership includes directing the American Literature & Culture program and founding the Journal of Iranian and Persian History . He bridges literary analysis with visual culture studies across his scholarship.

• Structural Biology
• Electron Cryomicroscopy (CryoEM)
• X-ray Crystallography
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Professor Per Bullough is the Harrison Chair in Structural Biology at the University of Sheffield, School of Biosciences, and holds a professorial position in the Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. His career spans over three decades, with roles including BBSRC Research Development Fellow (2002-2005) and Lecturer (1995-2001). He earned a PhD in Structural Biology from the University of Cambridge (1985-1988) and a B.Sc. in Physics and Biology from King's College London (1982-1985). Research Focus: Structural biology of cellular interfaces, electron cryomicroscopy, and X-ray crystallography. Key interests include pathogenic bacteria (e.g., Clostridium spp., Bacillus spp.), bacteriophage mechanisms, and spore architecture. His research employs cutting-edge techniques like Cryo-EM and crystallography to study bacterial cell walls, S-layers, and spore surfaces. Recent work includes molecular insights into C. difficile S-layer assembly and the structural basis of bacteriophage infection. Publications: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles, with recent contributions focusing on actin filament structures, spore surface architecture, and toxin mechanisms. Notable works include studies on Bacillus anthracis spore exosporium and Gram-positive cell wall dynamics. Teaching: Leads undergraduate courses on membrane protein structure (MBB309), physical methods for biological structure analysis (MBB302), and genetics (MBB162). Research Group: Active in mentoring PhD students and postdocs in structural microbiology and pathogen biology.