DP Structure Professors and Supervisors

Shruti TopleView profile

Researcher

National University of SingaporeSingapore

Shruti Tople is a Principal Researcher at Microsoft Research in the Azure Research – Security and Privacy group. She holds a Ph.D. from the School of Computing at the National University of Singapore (NUS) , where she received the Dean's Graduate Research Excellence Award . Her work focuses on quantifying and mitigating information leakage in machine learning models while preserving their utility. Key Research Areas include: Systems Security Privacy in Machine Learning Differential Privacy Causal Learning Transfer Learning for Vision & Language Models Recent Publications address challenges such as membership inference attacks, federated backdoor defense, and privacy-enhanced deep learning. Her open-source projects like Analyzing PII Leakage and RobustDG provide practical tools for differential privacy and domain generalization. She collaborates with interns from institutions like NUS , University of Waterloo , and Imperial College London . Scientific Awards : Dean's Graduate Research Excellence Award (NUS)

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Alejandra Cardelle CobasView profile

Professor

University of Santiago de CompostelaSpain

Alejandra Cardelle Cobas is a Professor at the Faculty of Sciences, Universidad de Santiago de Compostela , affiliated with the LHICA-USC Food Hygiene, Inspection and Control research group and the BioReDes Strategic Grouping in Sustainable Bioresource Management . Her work focuses on prebiotic oligosaccharides , chitosan applications , and functional food development . She earned her PhD from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid in 2009 with a thesis on "Synthesis, Characterization and Study of the Prebiotic Nature of Oligosaccharides Derived from Lactulose" , supervised by Dr. María Nieves Corzo Sánchez. Her research spans food chemistry , gut microbiota modulation , and oral health product development . Key article trends include: Optimization of galactooligosaccharide synthesis from lactose/lactulose Development of chitosan-based functional foods for cholesterol reduction Innovative oral care formulations with antimicrobial activity Microbiota-targeted interventions in inflammatory models Her collaborations span institutions like Universidad Complutense de Madrid and Institut National de la Recherche Agronomique. Current projects emphasize sustainable food processing and bioactive ingredient development .

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Oliver RheinbachView profile

Professor

Bergakademie Freiberg University of TechnologyGermany

Oliver Rheinbach is a Professor of High-Performance Computing in Continuum Mechanics at the Institute of Numerical Mathematics and Optimization, Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, TU Bergakademie Freiberg. He also serves as the Pro-Dean of the faculty and the Scientific Director of the University Computing Center (URZ). His academic affiliations reflect a deep integration of computational mathematics and high-performance computing in engineering and biomedical applications. Research Interests: His primary fields include High-Performance Computing, Numerical Mathematics, Domain Decomposition Methods, Finite Element Methods, and Fluid-Structure Interaction. His work bridges theoretical numerical analysis with practical applications in biomechanics, materials science, and exascale computing. He actively explores the co-design of algorithms and solvers for next-generation supercomputers. Research Trends from Publications: The 15 most recent articles reveal a consistent focus on scalable domain decomposition methods (e.g., BDDC, FETI-DP), particularly for nonlinear and time-dependent problems in solid and fluid mechanics. There is a strong emphasis on parallel algorithms for exascale systems, with applications in hemodynamics, glacier modeling, and cardiac simulation. Recent work integrates machine learning into inverse problems, indicating a forward-looking research direction. Scientific Awards and Recognition: h-index of 28 (Google Scholar), 16 (zbMATH) Active participation in DFG and BMBF-funded priority programs Leadership roles in major academic and computing infrastructures Advising and Grants: While no formal list of students is provided, his leadership in research projects such as SPP2311, SPP2256, and SCALEXA suggests extensive mentorship and collaboration. He has secured substantial grant funding from the DFG (e.g., EXASTEEL, Domain-Decomposition-Based FSI) and BMBF (SCALEXA, OERSax), reflecting national recognition of his research impact. Labs and Teams: As Scientific Director of the URZ, he leads the university's high-performance computing infrastructure. He is deeply involved in the Faculty’s Compute Cluster and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams in computational biomechanics and materials science. His work in the SPP2256 and SPP2311 consortia involves national and international research networks focused on variational modeling and cardiovascular simulation.

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Mardale AlexandruView profile

Professor

National Institute of Oriental Languages and CivilizationsFrance

Mardale Alexandru is a University Professor at Inalco , affiliated with the Europe Department and the SeDyL research center. His work focuses on the syntax–semantics–discourse interface, particularly in heritage Romanian contexts, differential object marking, and the grammaticalization of prepositions in Romance languages. Research Interests: His expertise spans heritage language acquisition, linguistic expression of displacement, and modality in Romanian. He examines how language contact and reduced input affect syntactic structures, with a strong emphasis on grammaticalization processes and case-preposition interactions. 2024-2023 publications highlight his work on heritage Romanian in France, differential object marking, and clitic doubling. 2022-2003 contributions explore complex prepositions, animacy effects, and diachronic changes in Romanian syntax. Administrative Roles: He serves as Head of Romanian Studies and Educational Manager of the cross-disciplinary Linguistics course (LGE) at Inalco. He holds key positions in institutional governance, including membership in the Scientific Council and Research Commission.

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Haoran RenView profile

Research Fellow

Macquarie UniversityAustralia

Dr. Haoran Ren is a Research Fellow at Macquarie University and currently serves as an ARC DECRA Fellow at Monash University . His research focuses on Nanophotonics , with expertise in metasurfaces, orbital angular momentum, and holography. Education : PhD in Optics from Swinburne University of Technology (2013-2017). Dr. Ren's work explores advanced optical materials and nanotechnology for fundamental light-matter interactions and photonic applications. His research outputs include breakthroughs in orbital angular momentum holography, metasurface design, and chip-scale light manipulation. Scientific Awards include the Chinese Government Prize (2016), OSA Foundation Travel Grant (2015), Victoria Fellowship (2018), Humboldt Fellowship (2019), and major fellowships from Macquarie University and ARC . Dr. Ren has secured significant grants, including the ARC DP ($350k), ARC DECRA ($434k), and Macquarie Research Infrastructure Schemes . He is an Associate Investigator for the ARC Centre of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems (TMOS) and actively contributes to scientific communities as an editor, reviewer, and seminar organizer.

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Валерій Степанович ВініченкоView profile

Associate Professor

Transilvania University of BrasovRomania

Valeriy Stepanovych Vinichenko is an Associate Professor at the Department of Physical Materials Science, Institute of Engineering Physics, Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic University. With over 45 years of experience since joining the university in 1979, he has established himself as a prominent researcher in materials science, particularly in powder and composite materials. His educational background includes a degree as a Metallurgical Engineer from Zaporizhzhia Machine-Building Institute named after V.Ya. Chubar (1973), where he specialized in "Metallurgy, heat treatment and equipment of thermal shops." He later earned his Candidate of Technical Sciences degree with a thesis on "Research and development of high-temperature composite materials for thin-walled shells." Professor Vinichenko's research interests focus on Materials Science of powder and composite materials. His work spans various aspects including: Development of high-temperature composite materials Structure-property relationships in fibrous composites Improving plasticity of tungsten-based materials Corrosion-mechanical properties of materials Nanotechnology applications in materials science His publication record shows consistent research output over several decades, with recent work (2023-2024) focusing on high-temperature composites, corrosion-mechanical properties of materials for gas turbine parts, and the influence of structure on mechanical properties of fibrous composites. His research demonstrates a strong connection between theoretical materials science and practical engineering applications, particularly in aerospace, energy, and mechanical engineering sectors. Among his professional recognitions are: Honorary badge "For impeccable work" III degree (2014) Honorary certificate for high level of preparation of students for participation in All-Ukrainian Olympiads (2018) Professor Vinichenko has been actively involved in student education, teaching courses such as Diagnostics and flaw detection of product materials, Nanotechnology in materials science, Standardization, metrology and quality control of metal products, Special sections of materials science, and Theory and practice of experimentation. His teaching approach integrates current research findings with theoretical foundations, providing students with both knowledge and practical skills. He has participated in professional development programs, including at DP "UkrNDIspetsstal" (2018) and at the Department of "Machines and Technologies of Casting Production" at National University "Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic" (2023), demonstrating his commitment to staying current in his field.

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Irina NikolaevaView profile

Professor

SOAS University of LondonUnited Kingdom

Professor Irina Nikolaeva is affiliated with the School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics (LAC) at SOAS University of London . Her research focuses on linguistic typology, morphosyntax, and endangered languages, particularly in Siberian and Uralic language families. Primary Affiliation: School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics, SOAS University of London Email: in3@soas.ac.uk Her work explores: possessive constructions and switch-reference systems mixed categories in noun modification morphosyntactic features in Tundra Nenets and Yukaghir polarity focus and finiteness in typological frameworks Recent publications analyze vowel harmony in Yukaghir, contact-induced morphosyntactic changes in Siberia, and the morphosyntactic properties of internal possessors across diverse languages. Her scholarship bridges theoretical linguistics with fieldwork on endangered languages.

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Andrew SimpsonView profile

Professor

University of Southern CaliforniaUnited States

Andrew Simpson is a Professor of Linguistics at the University of Southern California's College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on the comparative syntax of East Asian, Southeast Asian, and South Asian languages, including Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, Thai, Burmese, Hindi, and Bengali. He has published extensively on topics such as sluicing, grammaticalization, classifier systems, definiteness, and the intersection of language and national identity. Ph.D., Linguistics, University of London, School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), 1995 B.A., Modern Languages (French and German), Bristol University, UK, 1984 Simpson’s work explores cross-linguistic syntactic variation, with particular emphasis on functional categories, phase theory, and prosody-syntax interactions. His recent studies investigate specificity and focus in Lalo Yi, classifier systems in Vietnamese and Bangla, and word order patterns in Korean nominal phrases. His publications highlight theoretical advancements in minimalism and typological analysis. His 15 most recent articles (2015-2024) span syntactic theory, language typology, and sociolinguistic aspects of East/Southeast/South Asian languages. Key trends include phase-driven movement, definiteness encoding, and classifier-based nominal structures. USC College of Letters, Arts and Sciences General Education Teaching Award, 2017-2018 USC College of Letters, Arts and Sciences General Education Teaching Award, 2009-2010 Simpson has served on editorial boards, including as Joint General Editor of the Journal of East Asian Linguistics, and held academic roles at SOAS (University of London) and Frankfurt University prior to his current position at USC.

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Joel MackayView profile

Professor

University of SydneyAustralia

Professor Joel Mackay is a physical biochemist at the University of Sydney, where he holds the Chair of the Biochemistry, Molecular and Cell Biology cluster in the School of Life and Environmental Sciences and serves as President of the Australian Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Since arriving in 1995 he has built an internationally recognised laboratory focused on protein structure–function, gene regulation and designer peptide engineering, supported by ~$30 M of competitive funding. Education: PhD — University of Cambridge, UK (1994) Research interests: The Mackay group deciphers how proteins work at the molecular level, concentrating on two synergistic themes: Molecular mechanisms that govern eukaryotic gene expression, with emphasis on transcription factors, chromatin remodelers (CHD4/NuRD), epigenetic modifications and zinc-finger domains. Exploitation of cutting-edge library-display technologies to create bespoke peptides and mini-proteins that modulate challenging therapeutic targets such as BET bromodomains. Methodologically the lab integrates molecular biology, cell biology, biophysics and structural techniques (NMR, X-ray crystallography, SPR, AUC, MST, XL-MS) and has access to 600 & 800 MHz NMR, crystallisation, fermentation and proteomics facilities. Major discoveries: First demonstration that zinc-finger domains can act as protein–protein interaction modules, overturning the dogma that they bind only nucleic acids. Elucidation of how acetylation of the transcription factor GATA1 recruits the epigenetic reader BRD3, providing early mechanistic insight into post-translational control of transcription factors. Structural and functional characterisation of AHSP, the long-sought chaperone for α-globin, illuminating molecular bases of β-thalassemia and sickle-cell disease. Scientific honours: Biophysics Young Investigator Award 1997 Roche Molecular Biochemicals Medal 2001 Science Minister’s Prize for Life Sciences (under 35) 2002 ANZMAG Young Investigator Medal 2002 Gottschalk Medal (AAS) 2006 Labgear Discovery Science Award 2016 ARC & NHMRC Research Fellowships (1995-2019) Leadership & grants: Prof. Mackay has secured continuous national (ARC DP, Linkage, ITTC; NHMRC Project & Program) and international (NIH R01) funding totalling ~$30 M. He currently leads a 40-member academic cluster and mentors five doctoral researchers working on epigenetic inheritance, hemoglobinopathies, pollinator protection and chromatin dynamics. Collaborations & infrastructure: Active partnerships with groups in Germany, New Zealand, the USA and the UK leverage the University of Sydney’s flagship institutes—Sydney Institute of Agriculture, Centre for Drug Discovery Innovation and Sydney Nano—to translate fundamental protein discoveries into agricultural, medical and biotechnological applications.

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George L. De FeisView profile

Assistant Professor

Georgian Court UniversityUnited States

Dr. George L. De Feis serves as Assistant Professor of Business Administration and MBA Program Director at Iona University's School of Business & Digital Media. Holding a DPS in Management/Marketing from Pace University (2013), an MBA in Finance & Investments from Baruch College (1987), and a BE in Civil Engineering from Cooper Union (1982), he bridges technical and business disciplines. His research centers on strategic alliances , sustainable development , and globalization economics , with particular focus on UN Sustainable Development Goals implementation, crisis management across events like 9/11 and COVID-19, and cultural dimensions in international business. His work integrates management science frameworks with real-world applications in hospitality, agriculture, and youth engagement. Analysis of his recent publications reveals three dominant trends: (1) Strategic alliance sustainability metrics emphasizing partner cohesion; (2) Context-specific SDG implementation models across Mexico, Colombia, and Germany; (3) Crisis management frameworks applicable to pandemics, terrorism, and geopolitical conflicts. His methodology consistently combines theoretical models with empirical case studies. Fulbright Specialist position (2023-2026) Bronze Medal Jefferson Award (2013-2014) Project Pericles Fellowship for sustainable development course development International Engineering Community Service Award (1992) Gardiner Foundation Grant for civic collaboration (2018) Academic Innovation Grant for service-learning courses (2016) As Principal Investigator for five consecutive $90,000 U.S. Department of Energy grants (1990-1994) and multiple NSF awards for international conferences, Dr. De Feis has secured over $500,000 in research funding. His civic engagement includes developing the 'Service-Learning Management for Sustainable Development' course through an Academic Innovation Grant and establishing formal collaborations between the Institute for Thomas Paine Studies and historical societies. While no formal lab structure is documented, his leadership as Secretariat of the International High-Level Radioactive Waste Conference Series demonstrates significant program-building capacity across international academic networks.

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Joann Qiongna ChenView profile

Assistant Professor

San Diego State UniversityUnited States

Joann Qiongna Chen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at San Diego State University (SDSU) . She earned her Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of California, Irvine (2024) and an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Southern California (2019) . Her research focuses on Differential Privacy (DP) , Privacy Enhancing Technologies , and Privacy in Machine Learning . She has pioneered work in differentially private DNS resolution, DP for data stream release, differentially private resource allocation, and quantifying privacy risks in curriculum learning. Her publications highlight advancements in privacy-preserving methodologies across cybersecurity, network measurement, and machine learning. Scientific Awards: NDSS Student Grant Award Runner-Up for Best Poster Award at PETS 2025 Grants: ACM CCS Student Grant USENIX Security Student Grant IEEE S&P Student Travel Grant Labs: Lead the Privacy and Anonymity Lab (PAL) at SDSU

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Marcel den DikkenView profile

Researcher

Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed ChurchHungary

Marcel den Dikken serves as Principal Researcher at the Centre of Linguistics of the University of Lisbon and Senior Researcher at the Hungarian Research Centre for Linguistics in Budapest. His academic profile reflects deep expertise in theoretical linguistics with particular emphasis on syntactic structures across diverse language families. Den Dikken's research program centers on syntax and its interfaces with morphology, semantics, and phonology. His work systematically investigates copular constructions , secondary predication , argument structure , and morphosyntactic phenomena across languages including Hungarian, Dutch, Russian, and various Uralic languages. He has developed influential analyses of depictive secondary predicates, Hungarian suffixation patterns, and information structure in syntax. Analysis of his recent publications reveals sustained scholarly productivity with consistent contributions to theoretical syntax. His work demonstrates particular strength in examining how syntactic structures interface with morphological and semantic properties, especially regarding predicate structures and argument realization. Den Dikken maintains strong research connections with Hungarian linguistics through his work on sociative/dissociative suffixes, verb morphology, and case marking systems.

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