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Tamer ZakiView profile

Professor

• Turbulence
• Fluid Mechanics
• Viscoelastic Fluids
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Dr. Tamer Zaki is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University (JHU), affiliated with the Whiting School of Engineering. He leads the Flow Science and Engineering (FSE) group and holds memberships in JHU’s Institute for Data Intensive Engineering and Science (IDIES), the Center for Environmental and Applied Fluid Mechanics (CEAFM), and the Hopkins Extreme Materials Institute (HEMI). His research focuses on turbulence, viscoelastic flows, and data-driven modeling, with applications in aerospace, environmental systems, and biomedical engineering. Zaki’s work combines high-fidelity numerical simulations with machine learning and experimental data assimilation to address challenges in fluid mechanics. Education: BSc (Mechanical Engineering, Penn State, 1998); MSc and PhD (Stanford University, 2001/2005). His research interests span transitional and turbulent shear flows, two-fluid interfaces, viscoelastic instabilities, and bio-fluid mechanics. Recent studies include elastoinertial turbulence in viscoelastic jets, compliant wall effects, and turbulence control in hypersonic flows. Publications highlight contributions to understanding turbulence dynamics via advanced simulation techniques and machine learning. Key themes include transition prediction, drag reduction, and instability analysis in complex flows. Awards include the ONR Young Investigator Award and APS Fellowship. His group actively collaborates with industry (e.g., GlaxoSmithKline) on inhaled drug delivery and turbulence modeling.

• Climate Change Adaptation
• Forest Restoration
• High-Yield Forestry
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Dr. David Carter is an Assistant Professor of Applied Forest Ecology and Silviculture at the Department of Forestry , Michigan State University (MSU). He holds a Ph.D. in Forest Resources (2018) from the University of Minnesota, an M.S. in Forest Resources (2015) from the University of Maine, and a B.S. in Forest Science (2010) from the University of Wisconsin. His research focuses on manipulating forest structure and composition to address climate change adaptation, forest restoration, and high-yield forestry. He has co-directed the Forest Productivity Cooperative at Virginia Tech and teaches courses like the National Advanced Silviculture Program and Applied Forest Ecology 406L. Awards: Fralin Life Sciences Junior Scholar Award (2022) Carolyn Crosby Grant (2016) Outstanding Master’s Student Award (2015) Dr. Carter’s work includes over 40 peer-reviewed publications on topics like forest productivity optimization, soil nutrient dynamics, and remote sensing applications. He is affiliated with the Hanover Forest Science Seminar Series and contributes to initiatives like the Forest Carbon & Climate Program at MSU.

Rupert PearseView profile

Professor

• Intensive Care Medicine
• Perioperative Medicine
• Surgical Outcomes
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Professor Rupert Pearse is a NIHR Professor of Intensive Care Medicine at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), affiliated with the William Harvey Research Institute and the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry. He graduated from St George’s Hospital Medical School in 1996 and completed clinical training in the south-west Thames region. He leads the Critical Care and Perioperative Medicine Research Group, focusing on improving patient outcomes following major surgery. His clinical duties involve managing critically ill patients at the Royal London Hospital’s Adult Critical Care Unit. Education: MBBS (St George’s Hospital Medical School, 1996). Academic roles include promotion to Professor in 2014 after serving as Senior Lecturer since 2006. He actively contributes to national and international societies in anaesthesia and intensive care medicine. Research interests encompass perioperative care pathways, global surgical outcomes, and clinical trials addressing postoperative complications. Notable projects include the LASOS and ACIOS studies, examining surgical outcomes in Latin America and Africa, respectively. His work emphasizes translational research to bridge clinical practice and evidence-based interventions. Publications highlight his focus on anesthesia protocols, postoperative pulmonary complications, and resource optimization in low-income settings. Collaborations involve multinational teams to address disparities in surgical care globally. His research integrates epidemiological studies, mixed-methods analyses, and randomized controlled trials to drive improvements in perioperative medicine.

Denis RingView profile

Lecturer

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Process Optimization
• Powder Technology
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Dr. Denis Ring is a Lecturer in Process & Chemical Engineering at University College Cork (UCC), with extensive experience spanning over three decades in academia and industry. He holds a PhD (2012) and multiple postgraduate teaching qualifications from UCC, alongside earlier degrees from the University of Strathclyde and Cork Institute of Technology. His roles include teaching core courses like Pharmaceutical Engineering and Process Design, as well as supervising student projects and contributing to laboratory resources. Dr. Ring is a Fellow of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (FIChemE) and a member of Engineers Ireland and ISPE. His research focuses on pharmaceutical process optimization, particularly in granulation and modified-release drug production, alongside interests in Pharma 4.0, powder technology, and sustainable manufacturing. He actively promotes engineering education through initiatives like the KNEX Challenge and has organized international conferences such as the 3rd International Symposium for Engineering Education (ISEE2010), emphasizing sustainability in engineering curricula. Dr. Ring collaborates with industry partners to bridge academic and industrial practices, emphasizing practical applications of process design and safety. His publications span topics including buffer management in biopharmaceuticals, Industry 4.0's role in pharmaceutical manufacturing, and the integration of sustainability into engineering education. He has supervised numerous student projects, contributing to the development of future engineers capable of addressing global challenges through sustainable and innovative solutions.

Maria OdenView profile

Teaching Professor

• Biomedical Engineering
• Global Health Technologies
• Engineering Design Education
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Maria Oden is a Full Teaching Professor of Bioengineering at Rice University and Director of the Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen (OEDK). She also serves as Co-Director of the Rice360 Institute for Global Health Technologies. With over 25 years of experience in biomedical engineering and education, Oden focuses on engineering design education and global health technologies. Her leadership has driven award-winning programs like the Beyond Traditional Borders (BTB) initiative and the Global Health Technologies (GLHT) minor, recognized with the Fred Merryfield Design Award (2012) and Science Prize for Inquiry-Based Instruction (2012). Educational Background: Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard Medical School (1994–1997), Ph.D., M.S., and B.S.E. in Biomedical Engineering from Tulane University (1989–1994). Research Interests: Development of low-cost medical devices for global health challenges, engineering design education, and strengthening healthcare systems in low-resource settings. Key projects include bubble CPAP systems for neonatal care, low-cost diagnostic tools, and sustainable healthcare solutions. Her work with OEDK has expanded student access to design resources, mentoring over 200 teams and fostering 30+ award-winning projects. Notable recognitions include the George R. Brown Prize for Superior Teaching (2012, 2016) and MacArthur Foundation 100&Change finalist (2018). Key Collaborations: NEST360 Alliance, UNICEF, Texas Medical Center, and international partners. Her labs and programs emphasize interdisciplinary innovation and real-world impact.

• Hematology
• Iron Overload Disorders
• Myelodysplastic Syndromes
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Peter-Diedrich Matthias Jensen serves as a Senior Physician ( Overlæge ) at Aalborg University Hospital within the Faculty of Medicine's Department of Haematology in Denmark. His clinical and research work focuses on hematological disorders with particular expertise in iron metabolism disorders and advanced imaging techniques for iron quantification. Dr. Jensen's research interests center on iron overload conditions, including hereditary anemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, and transfusional iron overload. His work extensively utilizes minipig models to develop and validate non-invasive diagnostic techniques, particularly MRI-based methods for quantifying iron in liver and cardiac tissues. His research bridges clinical hematology with advanced imaging physics to improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment monitoring for patients with iron-related disorders. Analysis of his publication trends reveals a strong focus on developing and validating MRI techniques for iron quantification using minipig models, with significant contributions to understanding iron metabolism in hereditary anemia and myelodysplastic syndromes. His work demonstrates interdisciplinary collaboration between hematology, radiology, and physics to address clinical challenges in iron overload disorders. Dr. Jensen has been actively involved in several large-scale collaborative studies including the DAHEAN project, a Danish nationwide study focused on quality assurance for suspected hereditary anemia patients. His research has been published in reputable journals including the Journal of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance, Magnetic Resonance Materials in Physics, Biology and Medicine, and Leukemia.

• Strength and Conditioning
• Sport and Exercise Science
• Female Athlete Health
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Andrew Hearn is a Lecturer in the Department of Sport at Hartpury University, specializing in Strength and Conditioning and Sport and Exercise Science. He teaches across core modules including Principles and Fundamentals of Strength and Conditioning, Recovery and Monitoring (as Module Leader), and serves as an Academic Personal Tutor. His role integrates applied experience from professional sports with academic instruction. Education: PhD in Sports Science (in progress), University of the West of England (UWE), 2020–2027 PGCert in Research Methods, Hartpury University, 2021–2023 BSc (Hons) in Strength and Conditioning, Hartpury University, 2016–2020 His research focuses on female athlete health, fatigue monitoring, GPS tracking, and recovery strategies , particularly in female football. He investigates acute and transient fatigue, high-intensity phase demands, and load quantification using GPS and performance metrics. His work bridges sport science theory with practical application in elite environments. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in monitoring physical demands and fatigue in female footballers , using GPS data, countermovement jumps, and high-intensity phase simulations. His research also explores aging and muscle damage, contributing to broader understanding of recovery across populations. Topics include meta-analyses on aging, deceleration monitoring, and internship development in strength and conditioning. Scientific Awards: Best Staff Poster Presentation, 10 Jul 2025 Andrew supervises MRes students including Liam Moore and Aaron Clarke, and contributes to research projects on aging, recovery, and internship development. He is involved in grant-funded research and academic committees, including the Hartpury Research and Knowledge Exchange Conference 2024. His professional memberships include Advance HE and UKSCA. He is active in academic and public engagement, delivering invited talks, participating in conferences, and contributing to media coverage on topics such as muscle soreness in older adults and recovery in athletes.

• Endocrinology
• Diabetes Research
• Vascular Health
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Professor Sophia Zoungas is an endocrinologist and leading clinician scientist at Monash University, where she serves as Head of the School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine and Professor of Diabetes, Vascular Health and Ageing. Her clinical appointments include senior staff specialist roles in Endocrinology and Diabetes at Alfred Health and Monash Health in Victoria. She directs numerous research projects focused on evidence generation for chronic disease prevention and management, with particular expertise in clinical epidemiological methods and trial design. Professor Zoungas' research primarily focuses on diabetes and its complications, particularly cardiovascular and kidney disease. Her work spans clinical trials, epidemiological studies, and implementation science to improve chronic disease management. She has made significant contributions to understanding diabetes in older adults, vascular health, and the application of genomic medicine in diabetes risk prediction. Her research bridges the gap between scientific evidence and clinical practice to enhance patient outcomes. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on diabetes management, cardiovascular risk assessment in older adults, and innovative approaches to chronic disease prevention. Key themes include genomic risk prediction for type 2 diabetes, medication adherence patterns, polygenic scoring, and the evaluation of new therapeutic approaches like GLP-1 receptor agonists. Her work often addresses implementation challenges in real-world healthcare settings, particularly in primary care. Professor Zoungas was awarded the Ranji and Amara Wikramanayake Diabetes Award in 2016, recognizing her significant contributions to diabetes research and care. She has been instrumental in developing clinical guidelines and evidence-based approaches to diabetes management. As a principal investigator, Professor Zoungas leads numerous research projects including STAREE (STatin TReatment for Reducing Events in the Elderly), which investigates statin therapy for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in older people. She also serves as Chief Investigator on multiple projects examining chronic disease management, cardiovascular risk, and diabetes complications. Her external positions include Immediate Past President and Clinical Director of the Australian Diabetes Society Limited. Professor Zoungas is actively involved in clinical trials research through the Monash University Clinical Trials Centre and collaborates with numerous institutions including Alfred Hospital. Her work contributes to several UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and wellbeing, particularly in the areas of non-communicable disease prevention and management.

Benjamin LorimerView profile

Lecturer

• Psychological Therapy Evaluation
• Mental Health Outcomes
• Quantitative Research Methods
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Dr. Benjamin Lorimer is a Lecturer in Clinical Psychology at the University of Sheffield’s School of Psychology (Monday–Thursday) and a researcher at Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber (RDaSH) NHS Trust (Friday). He is affiliated with the Psychotherapy Evaluation and Research Lab at Sheffield (PEARLS). His work focuses on evaluating psychological therapies, long-term outcomes, and relapse prevention, employing quantitative methods and large datasets. He teaches statistics and supervises research on the DClinPsy course. Education: PhD Psychology, University of Sheffield (2022) MA Social Research, University of Sheffield (2018) MSc Investigative and Forensic Psychology, University of Liverpool (2016) BSc Psychology, Queen's University Belfast (2015) Research interests include predicting relapse after therapy, health-risk behaviors in severe mental illness, and digital health literacy. His publications address topics like comparative therapy efficacy, dietary habits in mental health populations, and pandemic-related mental health challenges. He collaborates with NHS Trusts and academic labs to bridge clinical practice and research. Teaching responsibilities include statistics modules and academic supervision for clinical trainees. No awards are explicitly mentioned, but his work emphasizes translational research to improve mental health outcomes.

• Neuroimaging
• Medical Imaging
• Data Science
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PD Dr. Gabriele Lohmann is a Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics and the University Clinic in Tübingen. Their research focuses on developing methods for analyzing structural and functional MRI data of the human brain, emphasizing complex adaptive systems and big data challenges in neuroimaging. Education: 1999: Habilitation in Applied Computer Science, Technical University of Munich 1991: Doctorate in Computer Science, Technical University of Munich 1984: Diploma in Mathematics, University of Münster Professional Experience: 1984–1991: German Aerospace Center (DLR), Oberpfaffenhofen 1991–1995: Institute of Informatics, Technical University of Munich 1995–2013: Max Planck Institute for Cognitive and Brain Sciences, Leipzig 2013–present: Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics and University Clinic, Tübingen Research Interests: Combining high-field MRI advancements with interdisciplinary approaches to study brain complexity, including data-intensive methodologies and ultra-high field scanner utilization. Key themes include emergent patterns in neural systems and global big data collaboration in neuroscience. Labs/Teams: Leads the Department of High-field Magnetic Resonance at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics.

• High-Performance Computing
• Big Data Processing
• Performance Portability
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Enes Bajrovic is a researcher affiliated with the Faculty of Computer Science, focusing on high-performance computing (HPC), big data processing, and performance portability. His work spans task-based parallelism, runtime systems, and optimization frameworks for heterogeneous architectures. He has contributed to major European projects like PEPPHER and AutoTune, which aim to advance HPC software tools and autotuning methodologies. His research emphasizes practical applications of parallel computing in domains such as mobile networks and scientific simulations. Education: Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn., BSc in Computer Science His research interests include developing frameworks for compute- and data-intensive applications, leveraging technologies like Kubernetes, OpenCL, and Intel Xeon Phi coprocessors. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications on topics such as pipeline patterns, autotuning algorithms, and hybrid execution models. His work bridges theoretical advancements in parallel computing with real-world software engineering challenges. Bajrovic has collaborated on projects funded by the European Commission’s FP7 program, contributing to deliverables like runtime systems, tuning frameworks, and benchmarking tools. His research also addresses the integration of big data processing with HPC, particularly in telecommunications and distributed computing environments.

• Public Economics
• Applied Microeconomics
• Empirical Methods
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Dr. Matthias Krapf is a Research Fellow at the Faculty of Business and Economics at the University of Basel, Switzerland, where he is affiliated with the Research Group on Applied Econometrics. He also works as an economist at the Swiss Federal Tax Administration (ESTV), combining public service with academic research. His primary research areas include Public Economics, Applied Microeconomics, and Empirical Methods, with a strong focus on tax policy, wealth and income inequality, and labor market outcomes. He earned his Ph.D. in Economics (Dr. rer. pol.) from the University of Konstanz in 2012 and completed his Diplom-Volkswirt there in 2007, with prior visiting studies at Université du Québec à Montréal and McGill University. His teaching includes Applied Econometrics, Economic Policy, Personnel Economics, and Statistics. His research is empirically driven, often utilizing Swiss tax and administrative data to analyze behavioral responses to taxation, joint income-wealth inequality, and skill-based labor market dynamics. Publications appear in leading journals such as American Economic Journal: Economic Policy , European Economic Review , and Labour Economics . His recent work continues to explore regional tax responsiveness and the impact of the pandemic on wealth distribution, indicating ongoing scholarly activity. His publications demonstrate a consistent trajectory in public finance and empirical microeconomics, with a methodological emphasis on rigorous econometric analysis of real-world policy questions. Co-authors include prominent economists such as Kurt Schmidheiny, Michel Gruber, and Marius Brülhart. Dr. Krapf actively contributes to academic discourse through peer-reviewed publications and scholarly engagement, though no awards or honors are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. He advises no students listed in the text and is not noted as leading a lab or research team, but his affiliation with the Applied Econometrics research group suggests collaborative academic work. His role appears to be research-intensive, bridging government economic analysis and academic inquiry.

Sarah AaronsView profile

Assistant Professor

• Isotopic Geochemistry
• Low Temperature Geochemistry
• Paleoclimatology
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Sarah Aarons is an Assistant Professor in the Geosciences Research Division at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California San Diego. Her research focuses on understanding the geochemical evolution of Earth's surface through isotopic analysis of natural materials such as mineral dust, sediments, and rocks. Education: Ph.D. in Geology, University of Michigan (2016) M.S. in Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of Michigan (2012) B.S. in Geological and Environmental Sciences, Stanford University (2009) Her primary research interests include Isotopic Geochemistry, Low Temperature Geochemistry, Paleoclimatology, Atmospheric Aerosols, and Climate Sciences . She applies radiogenic and non-traditional stable isotope techniques to study dust provenance, weathering processes, and biogeochemical cycling in modern and ancient environments. Field sites span polar regions including Alaska and Antarctica, with a strong emphasis on clean lab methodologies and mass spectrometry. The recent publication trends reflect a consistent focus on using isotope systems (Sr-Nd, Li, Mg, Ca, K, REEs) to trace dust sources, reconstruct paleoenvironments, and understand nutrient delivery to oceans. Her work bridges marine, atmospheric, and terrestrial geochemistry, with strong implications for climate change and Earth system dynamics. Scientific Awards: Sarah Aarons leads the Climate & Earth Surface Geochemistry Group , which conducts field-based and laboratory-intensive research. She advises a team of early-career scientists and graduate students, overseeing projects funded by federal and institutional grants focused on dust-climate interactions, cryospheric geochemistry, and Earth surface processes. Her lab emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, open data practices, and integration of physical and chemical measurements. Labs and Research Groups: Climate & Earth Surface Geochemistry Group, Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Nusrat HomairaView profile

Associate Professor

• Child health research
• Respiratory diseases
• Epidemiology
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Associate Professor Nusrat Homaira is a medically trained respiratory epidemiologist with 15+ years of child health research experience across global settings. Currently at University of New South Wales , she leads the Epidemiology of Common Lung Diseases of Childhood (CoLD) research program. Her methodological expertise spans outbreak investigations, health data linkage, and mixed-methods research design. Adjunct faculty at BRAC University, Bangladesh (Epidemiology course coordinator) Member of key organizations: International Society for Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses (ISIRV), Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) Research Focus: Intersection of childhood respiratory infections and chronic conditions, particularly asthma. Utilizes implementation science to improve care models for underserved populations through projects like Asthma Care from Home . Major grants include: $4.9M Medical Research Future Fund (2024-2029) $2.9M NHMRC grant (2021-2025) Multiple industry and philanthropy-funded projects Scientific Recognition: NHMRC Early Career Fellowship Sanofi Pasteur Communicable Disease Award Multiple international travel fellowships

• Muscle Assessment
• Medical Imaging (Ultrasound and CT)
• Body Composition
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Jona Van Den Broeck is a Mandate assistant in the Department of Physiotherapy, Human Physiology and Anatomy at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Brussels, Belgium, actively contributing to research in muscle assessment and rehabilitation through advanced imaging techniques. Her work bridges clinical practice and scientific inquiry with a focus on oncology and musculoskeletal health. Education PhD in Muscle Assessment (2025): Advances in muscle assessment with ultrasound and computed tomography: evaluating muscle quantity and quality in cancer patients and healthy adults Master's Thesis (2017): The effect of repetitive playing on muscle activation patterning of the right upper trapezius in conservatory pianists Master's Thesis (2016): Vermindert een krachttrainingsprogramma het risico op blessures bij beginnende lopers? (Does a strength training program reduce injury risk in novice runners?) Research Interests Her expertise centers on quantitative muscle assessment using ultrasound and computed tomography , establishing normative values for clinical application. Key focus areas include: Muscle quantity/quality evaluation in cancer patients (e.g., vertebral muscle variations, cachexia) Development of ultrasound protocols for muscle thickness, cross-sectional area, and echo-intensity Pain management in patellofemoral disorders using dynamic imaging Reliability of field methods for body composition analysis Publication Trends Her 14 publications (2020-2025) reveal escalating output since 2023, predominantly in medical imaging and oncology rehabilitation journals. A clear trajectory shows progression from foundational work on normative values (2020-2022) to clinical applications in cancer (2023-2025), with increasing interdisciplinary collaboration (radiology, nutrition, physiotherapy). Scientific Awards ESPEN 2021 Virtual Congress complimentary registration for abstract on skeletal muscle correlations in cancer patients Advising and Service She has supervised 7 student works including master's theses on bilateral ultrasound measurements and panoramic imaging reliability. As a peer reviewer for Clinical Nutrition ESPEN , Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology , and Scientific Reports , she contributes to scholarly discourse. Her organizational role in the 2024 Body Composition and Medical Imaging Symposium highlights leadership in research dissemination. Research Environment Embedded in VUB's Experimental Anatomy research group, she collaborates with the BODY-CONVERT study team on cancer-related body composition. Her work leverages VUB's imaging facilities for CT and ultrasound analysis, with strong ties to clinical departments in oncology and rehabilitation medicine.