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Christopher Kemp, PhD is a Professor in both the Human Biology Division and Public Health Sciences Division at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, with an Affiliate Professor appointment in Pathology at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He leads the Kemp Laboratory of Functional Precision Medicine and serves as a Member of the Translational Data Science Integrated Research Center (TDS IRC). Dr. Kemp's research focuses on precision oncology through functional genomics and high-throughput screening to identify synthetic lethal targets in cancers including pancreatic, ovarian, breast, and head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. His lab combines tumor genomics with drug sensitivity profiling in patient-derived models to develop targeted therapies that spare healthy tissue. Key methodologies include isogenic cell line models, functional genetic screens, and biomarker-driven drug validation. His research portfolio demonstrates strong emphasis on Target discovery for RAS-mutant cancers WEE1 inhibitor applications in head/neck cancer Blood-based biomarker development for early detection Overcoming tumor heterogeneity challenges Translational pipelines from target identification to clinical trials The publications reveal consistent focus on functional validation of genomic findings and development of clinically actionable therapeutic strategies, particularly for hard-to-treat solid tumors. Scientific recognition includes a $5.4M NCI award supporting his multi-disciplinary discovery platform. His clinical trial involvement demonstrates active translation of findings to patient care, including investigator-initiated trials for head and neck cancer. Dr. Kemp emphasizes collaborative science, stating: "By teaming up with experts with a range of experience, we will be able to translate our findings to the clinic much faster. I'm more optimistic than ever before." His lab actively engages clinicians, computational biologists, and patient advocates to accelerate bench-to-bedside translation.

• Precision Oncology
• Functional Genomics
• Targeted Cancer Therapeutics
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Mark King is a Professor at Queensland University of Technology's Faculty of Engineering, School of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, where he serves as a leading researcher at the Centre for Accident Research and Road Safety - Queensland (CARRS-Q). With an extensive publication record spanning over three decades, his work has significantly influenced road safety research globally. Professor King's research primarily focuses on understanding driver behavior, particularly regarding mobile phone use while driving, road safety in low and middle income countries, pedestrian safety, and older driver safety. His work combines psychological, engineering, and policy perspectives to develop comprehensive safety solutions. His research has been instrumental in shaping road safety policies both in Australia and internationally, with particular emphasis on context-specific interventions for diverse road environments. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on distracted driving countermeasures, road safety in developing nations, and gender-specific safety concerns. The research output shows consistent high-impact contributions to transportation safety literature, with numerous articles in top-tier journals including Accident Analysis and Prevention, Transportation Research Part F, and Journal of Transport and Health. His work often involves international collaborations across multiple continents, reflecting the global relevance of his research. Professor King has contributed significantly to capacity building for road safety research in low and middle income countries, working with governments and organizations to develop sustainable local knowledge infrastructure. His policy submissions to governmental bodies demonstrate his commitment to translating research into practical safety improvements. His leadership in major research projects and frequent collaborations with early-career researchers suggest an active role in mentoring the next generation of road safety professionals, though specific students are not explicitly mentioned in the available records.

• Road Safety
• Traffic Psychology
• Driver Behavior
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Todd Miller is an Affiliate Professor at the School of Freshwater Sciences and Associate Professor in Environmental Health Sciences at the Zilber College of Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He holds additional roles as Research Associate at the Center for Limnology and Department of Bacteriology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, and served as a Postdoctoral Scholar in Environmental Health Engineering at Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. Education: PhD in Marine Estuarine Environmental Sciences from the University of Maryland and BS in Biological Sciences from St. Norbert College. Research focuses on microbial regulation of toxin exposure in water/wastewater systems, with emphasis on cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms (HABs), toxin dynamics, and ecosystem impacts. His work integrates field monitoring technologies (e.g., Panther Buoy) with microbial community analysis to model toxin production and degradation in aquatic environments. Publications highlight advancements in real-time HAB monitoring, toxin epidemiology in vulnerable communities, and phosphorus dynamics in eutrophic systems. Collaborative efforts include community-driven initiatives like CLEAR (Community leaders engaged in aquatic research) to enhance urban waterway understanding. Labs/Teams: Directs the Miller Laboratory, pioneering innovations in water quality monitoring systems and cyanotoxin research. Current projects address toxin mitigation strategies, climate-driven bloom shifts, and interdisciplinary solutions for public health protection.

• Environmental Science
• Toxicology
• Aquatic Ecosystems
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Nicole van Nes serves as Full Professor of Human-Centered Design for Smart Mobility at Delft University of Technology's Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering, while directing the Delft Design Lab on Automated Mobility and holding a board position at the TU Delft Transport and Mobility Institute (TMI). Her academic foundation combines a Master's in Industrial Design Engineering from TU Delft with a PhD in Social Science from Rotterdam University, enriched by research fellowships at Monash University Accident Research Centre in Melbourne and the Australian Road Research Board (ARRB) in Sydney. Nicole's research centers on designing seamless human-technology interactions for mobility systems, with deep focus on smart mobility solutions that enhance sustainability, safety, and inclusivity. Her interdisciplinary methodology bridges engineering and social sciences to create user-centered transportation innovations that address real-world behavioral challenges and systemic inefficiencies. Recent publications (2022-2025) reveal consistent advancement in human factors for automated driving, including driver fitness assessment frameworks, mode awareness interfaces, and naturalistic driving analyses. These works collectively pioneer safer transition strategies between automation levels while developing future mobility scenarios that prioritize human needs within evolving technological landscapes. Scientific Awards: No specific awards are documented in the provided materials. Nicole has led major European initiatives including UDRIVE (naturalistic driving data collection) and MEDIATOR (human factors in vehicle automation), with current engagements spanning the Automated Mobility Lab, MeBeSafe project (traffic safety behavior), and Taking the fast lane initiative (traffic congestion solutions). As Director of the Delft Design Lab on Automated Mobility, she spearheads research integrating generative AI with mobility design while fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration through the Transport and Mobility Institute to develop inclusive transportation systems for diverse user populations.

• Human-Centered Design
• Smart Mobility
• Human-Technology Interaction
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Shuchi Deb is an Associate Professor of Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington, where she has served since 2019 and was promoted to Associate Professor in September 2024. She directs an active, grant-funded research program that blends human-factors engineering, virtual & augmented reality, and transportation safety to improve human-system interaction across manufacturing, education, and public-safety domains. Education: Ph.D. in Industrial & Systems Engineering, Mississippi State University, 2017 M.S. in Industrial and Management Engineering, Montana State University, 2014 B.Sc. in Industrial and Production Engineering, Shahjalal University of Science & Technology (Bangladesh), 2006 Research & Innovation: Deb’s scholarship focuses on human-centred design of complex socio-technical systems. She exploits immersive technologies—virtual, augmented and mixed reality—to study and enhance safety, training transfer, and user experience in contexts ranging from automated-vehicle interactions and cyclist–infrastructure compatibility to additive-manufacturing education and police reality-based training. Her work repeatedly integrates psychophysiological sensing (EEG, eye-tracking, facial-expression analysis) with usability engineering to create adaptive, trustworthy human-machine interfaces. Recent federally supported projects include an NSF grant to build a bilingual VR platform for additive-manufacturing education ($837 k), a USDOT project developing a driver-readiness monitor for prolonged automated driving, and a Department of Justice award with the Fort Worth Police Department to create VR-based reality training scenarios ($269 k). These grants exemplify her translational approach: coupling rigorous human-factors experimentation with deployable technological solutions. Scientific Recognition: Outstanding Contribution & Mentorship Award, UT Arlington (2024) Best Graduate Student Paper, Mississippi State University (2017) IIE/FlexSim Simulation Competition Winner (2016) SEMS Best Student Paper, IISE (2016) Annual Ergonomics Design Competition, Auburn University (2015) Advising & Grant Leadership: Deb has chaired or served on more than a dozen Ph.D. and M.S. thesis committees and mentored over twenty undergraduate researchers. Since 2019 she has attracted > US $2.3 million in external funding as PI or Co-PI, supporting a broad cohort of graduate researchers who disseminate their work annually at ASEE, IISE, HFES, TRB, and AHFE conferences. Labs & Teams: She founded and advises the Human Factors Lab at UT Arlington, a shared facility equipped with VR headsets, motion-capture systems, driving and cycling simulators, and psychophysiological recording suites. The lab collaborates with industry (Fort Worth Police, local manufacturers) and across campus (Computer Science, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering) to provide interdisciplinary training to students.

• Human Factors Engineering
• Ergonomics
• Virtual Reality in Training & Education
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Max Dahlquist is an Assistant Professor of Geology at Sewanee: The University of the South. His research focuses on geomorphology, erosion mechanisms, and landscape evolution, particularly exploring the role of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) in shaping Himalayan river valleys. He collaborates with institutions like the University of Southern California and uses innovative methods such as stream tables to simulate real-world geological processes. Dahlquist emphasizes undergraduate research involvement, fostering student engagement in projects like climate-driven erosion studies and rock fracturing analysis. His work bridges field observations, experimental modeling, and theoretical frameworks to address environmental and geological challenges. Research Interests: Dahlquist investigates how extreme events like GLOFs influence river morphology and valley geometry, as well as the interplay between climate, rock fracturing, and landscape stability. His studies in the Himalayas and Antarctic McMurdo Dry Valleys highlight the impact of environmental parameters on rock degradation and erosion dynamics. He advocates for standardized field methods to advance fracture-focused research and integrate climatic variables into geomorphological models. Publications: His recent work includes studies on rock memory of extreme temperatures, environmental controls on bedrock weathering, and subcritical fracture propagation. These contributions underscore the importance of understanding geological processes in the context of climate change and natural hazard mitigation. Advising & Grants: Dahlquist actively engages undergraduates in research, offering hands-on opportunities in fieldwork and laboratory analysis. His projects often involve collaborations with national agencies like the National Science Foundation, leveraging grants to explore topics such as debris flow dynamics and tectonic boundary structures.

• Geomorphology
• Erosion
• Landscape Evolution
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Professor Helen Lambert is a Professor of Medical Anthropology at the University of Bristol's Bristol Medical School (PHS). Her research focuses on antibiotic use, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and pandemic responses, with a particular emphasis on healthcare practices in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs). She leads interdisciplinary studies on topics such as domestic violence interventions, AMR surveillance, and the social dimensions of antibiotic stewardship. Education: D.Phil. (Oxford University) Contact: H.Lambert@bristol.ac.uk Her research interests include global health equity, One Health approaches to AMR, and the intersection of cultural practices with healthcare policies. Recent work examines antibiotic prescribing patterns in rural China, Thailand, and India, as well as the impact of pandemic measures on antibiotic usage and public behavior. Notable contributions include a cluster RCT to reduce antibiotic overuse in rural China, longitudinal AMR studies in England using wastewater surveillance, and mixed-method evaluations of healthcare interventions in conflict zones such as Palestine. Her work often bridges medical anthropology with public health policy, emphasizing actionable solutions for complex health challenges. Collaborations include researchers at Bristol Medical School and international teams addressing AMR, pandemic preparedness, and healthcare access in marginalized communities.

• Medical Anthropology
• Antimicrobial Resistance
• Public Health
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Ram Oren is the Nicholas Distinguished Professor of Earth Systems Science and Co-Chair of the Master of Forestry program at Duke University's Nicholas School of the Environment. His research focuses on forest ecosystem responses to environmental changes, particularly water and carbon cycles under climate variability and elevated CO₂. He leads studies on transpiration dynamics, root-carbon interactions, and hydraulic redistribution in boreal and temperate forests. Education: Ph.D., Oregon State University (1984) M.S., Oregon State University (1980) B.S., Humboldt State University (1978) Research Interests: Oren investigates how biotic and abiotic factors influence forest water use efficiency, carbon sequestration, and ecosystem resilience. His work integrates field experiments (e.g., Duke Forest FACE) with modeling to predict responses to drought, temperature shifts, and CO₂ enrichment. Grants & Awards: Recent grants include US-Israel BSF-funded studies on stomatal behavior and DOE-funded projects on CO₂-temperature interactions. He was named among the World’s Most Highly Cited Researchers in 2021 and 2020. Advising & Labs: Oren collaborates with graduate students on projects at Duke Forest and global sites, focusing on ecohydrology and carbon dynamics. His lab employs sap flux sensors, isotopic tracing, and eddy covariance to quantify ecosystem processes.

• Climate Change
• Ecosystem Ecology
• Forest Ecology
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Bryan Mark is a Professor in the Department of Geography at The Ohio State University, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. He is also involved with the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center and the State Climate Office of Ohio. His research focuses on physical geography, climate-glacier-hydrologic dynamics, and mountain studies, with fieldwork in the Peruvian Andes, Great Basin, and Himalayas. Education: Ph.D. 2001, Syracuse University (Earth Sciences) M.A. 1995, Ohio State University (Geography) B.A. 1992, Brown University (History) Research Interests: Earth-Water-Atmosphere interactions, tropical glaciers, and climate change impacts on mountain regions. His work integrates field, lab, and computational methods across disciplines like paleoclimatology, geomorphology, and biogeochemistry. Recent projects include studying glacier retreat, proglacial hydrology, and climate adaptation strategies in vulnerable regions. Advising & Grants: Leads the Glacier Environmental Change research group, collaborating internationally. Active in interdisciplinary projects funded by NSF and other agencies. Courses taught include climatology, global environmental change, and mountain geography. Labs/Teams: Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center, State Climate Office of Ohio. His lab focuses on mountain hydroclimate dynamics and cryo-social systems in the American Cordillera and Himalayas.

• Physical Geography
• Climate and Environmental Change
• Paleoclimatology
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Dr. Matthew Adeleye is an Assistant Professor of Physical Geography and Fellow of Girton College at the University of Cambridge. He holds a PhD in Archaeology & Natural History (Paleoecology) from Australia, an MSc in Forest Ecology and Palaeoecology from Canada, a BSc in Botany from Nigeria, and a PMP certification. His research focuses on using fossil proxies (pollen, charcoal) to study long-term ecosystem-climate-human interactions, integrating Indigenous knowledge for biodiversity conservation. He leads projects in West Africa, Australia, and the UK, including UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship-funded work on cultural and ecological baselines. Key research interests include paleoecological baselines, Holocene climate dynamics, and Indigenous land management. Current projects address conservation in Gashaka-Gumpti National Park (Nigeria), peatland restoration in the Great Fen (UK), and Tasmanian landscape history. Awards include the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship (2024-2028) and the Bob Anderson Award (2021). Research Groups: Climate & Environmental Dynamics, Biogeography & Biogeomorphology Grants: Cambridge-Africa ALBORADA (2024-2026), Isaac Newton Trust (2024-2025) Supervision: Open to PhD/MPhil students in palaeoecology and conservation frameworks Publications span over 30 peer-reviewed articles, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to ecological baselines, fire regimes, and cultural landscapes.

• Paleoecology
• Climate Science
• Biodiversity Conservation
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Dr. Sean Twiss is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biosciences at Durham University. His research focuses on behavioral and evolutionary ecology, particularly in vertebrates like grey seals. Key areas include spatial behavioral ecology, colony formation dynamics, and environmental change impacts on animal behavior. He collaborates with the Sea Mammal Research Unit at the University of St. Andrews and has been supported by UK NERC grants. Twiss leads a long-term study on grey seals at North Rona, integrating GIS data with field observations. His work emphasizes the interplay between physical environments, social dynamics, and individual behavioral decisions. Notable contributions include studies on stress-coping styles, oxytocin effects in maternal care, and invasive species dispersal mechanisms. Education: Ph.D. in Zoology from the University of Glasgow (1992) Research Interests: Behavioral ecology, spatial ecology, animal personality, and environmental change. Supervision: Advises Jacki Sime (PhD). Awards: Invited presentation at the 2001 Marine Mammal Conference. Twiss’s lab develops innovative tools like external telemetry systems for wildlife monitoring. His recent work explores domestication effects on dog facial expressions and energetic trade-offs in capital breeders. He emphasizes translating individual behavior insights into predictive models for ecosystem resilience under climate change.

• Behavioural Ecology
• Evolutionary Ecology
• Spatial Ecology
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Dr. Vania F. Prado is a Professor at The University of Western Ontario, with cross appointments in Physiology and Pharmacology and affiliation with the Robarts Research Institute. Her research focuses on understanding cholinergic system dysfunction in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s, and Parkinson’s, and developing therapeutic interventions through genetically modified mice and spider venom-derived recombinant proteins. Education: She holds a Dentistry degree from UFMG (Brazil) and a PhD in Biochemistry from McGill University and Duke University. Her training spans institutions in Brazil, Canada, and the United States. She has been recognized with a Junior Research Fellowship (1994–2003) and Senior Research Fellowship (2003–2008) from Brazil's National Research Council. Research Interests: Dr. Prado’s work centers on cholinergic neurotransmission and its role in cognitive deficits during aging and disease. Key areas include cholinergic transporter biology, drug target identification for dementia, and the therapeutic potential of recombinant toxins. She investigates how acetylcholine interacts with other neurotransmitters like glutamate to influence brain functions. Publications: Her research has been widely published, with notable contributions to understanding cholinergic systems, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s disease mechanisms. Visit her Google Scholar page or PubMed for a full list. Advising & Grants: While no explicit student advisees are listed, Dr. Prado collaborates extensively with researchers such as Marco Antonio Prado, Flavio Beraldo, and Valeriy Ostapchenko. Her work is supported by institutions like the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and Robarts Research Institute. Labs & Teams: Her laboratory at Robarts Research Institute explores molecular mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative diseases, with a focus on cholinergic systems and novel therapeutic molecules derived from biological toxins.

• Neuroscience
• Neurodegenerative Diseases
• Cholinergic System
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Edward Jaenicke is a Professor of Agricultural Economics in the College of Agricultural Sciences at Pennsylvania State University, affiliated with the Department of Agricultural Economics, Sociology and Education. He teaches undergraduate courses in Agribusiness Management (AGBM) and graduate courses in the Energy, Environmental, and Food Economics (EEFE) program, including AGBM 170N: Exploring the U.S. Food System and AGBM 430: U.S. Food and Agricultural Policy . His research focuses on three primary domains: Pricing/marketing strategies in food manufacturing and retail sectors Household food purchasing behavior and its relationship to health outcomes Impact of food environments on dietary quality, with specialized expertise in organic agriculture and food waste economics He extensively utilizes micro-level consumer scanner data to analyze purchasing patterns. Recent publications demonstrate strong research trends in food policy impacts (e.g., trans fat bans, SNAP effects), crisis response (COVID-19 dietary shifts), and sustainable consumption (food waste reduction, organic/local systems). His work frequently appears in top agricultural economics journals including Agricultural Economics , Food Policy , and Agribusiness . Professor Jaenicke holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics from the University of Maryland (1997) and a B.A. in Economics from Wesleyan University (1984). He currently advises PhD students in the EEFE program and maintains active collaborations with health economists and consumer behavior researchers.

• Agricultural Economics
• Food Retailing
• Consumer Behavior
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Dr. Shameek Bhattacharjee is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Western Michigan University and Director of the STAR Lab (Security Trust and AI for Resilient Systems). He holds a PhD in Computer Engineering from the University of Central Florida. Research Focus: Designs data-driven and model-driven frameworks for safety and security in smart connected systems. Key areas include IoT security, anomaly detection, trust management, and resilient learning for cyber-physical systems. Publications: Recent work demonstrates consistent focus on security challenges in critical infrastructure including smart transportation, water systems, and energy grids. Research employs advanced machine learning techniques for attack detection and resilient system design in IoT environments.

• Cybersecurity
• IoT Security
• Wireless Networks
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Dr Christopher Henderson is a Senior Lecturer in Animal Ecology at the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC), affiliated with the School of Science, Technology and Engineering. He holds a PhD and BSc (Honours) in relevant fields. His research focuses on marine ecology, spatial ecology, and ecosystem functions, particularly in marine protected areas, fish ecology, and conservation prioritization. He has extensive experience with acoustic telemetry studies on fish and sharks in Australia and South Africa. Dr Henderson coordinates the Bachelor of Animal Ecology, Diploma in Animal Ecology, and Undergraduate Certificate in Animal Ecology programs. His work emphasizes the ecological impacts of human activities, including urbanization and coastal development, on marine and terrestrial ecosystems. He has published widely on topics such as functional diversity in coastal seascapes, restoration ecology, and the effects of habitat modification on fish assemblages. His research highlights the importance of seascape context and connectivity in maintaining ecological functions. Recent studies explore how urbanization affects animal assemblages and ecosystem resilience, with a focus on identifying restoration hotspots and optimizing conservation strategies. Dr Henderson collaborates on projects such as the Noosa River Oyster Restoration and Pumicestone Shellfish Habitat Restoration, applying systematic conservation planning to enhance ecosystem services.

• Marine Ecology
• Spatial Ecology
• Ecosystem Functions
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