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Ooi Eng EongView profile

Professor

• Dengue Virology
• Flavivirus Pathogenesis
• Viral Immunology
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Ooi Eng Eong is a Professor at Duke-NUS Medical School, where he serves as Deputy Director of the Programme in Emerging Infectious Diseases. He also holds a joint appointment at the Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore. His research focuses on dengue virology, flavivirus pathogenesis, and vaccine development. Ooi is actively involved in experimental medicine studies and clinical trials to elucidate immune correlates of protection against flaviviruses. BM, BS (University of Nottingham) PhD (National University of Singapore) FRCPath (UK) His work spans host-pathogen interactions, molecular epidemiology, and cellular immunology. Recent research examines T cell responses in pandemic vaccine development, dengue subgenomic RNA mechanisms, and metabolic perturbations in flavivirus infections. He has published extensively on dengue epidemiology, vaccine safety, and RNA virus dynamics. Scientific awards include the NMRC Clinician Scientist Award (Senior Investigator) in 2010, 2014, and 2019. He leads the Viral Research and Experimental Medicine Centre at SingHealth Duke-NUS and serves as Director of the Global Dengue and Aedes-transmitted Diseases Consortium. Ooi is also an Editor for the Journal of General Virology.

• Materials Science
• Catalysis
• Solid-State Chemistry
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Dr. Chenyang Tang is a Research Fellow at Newcastle University specializing in advanced materials for energy applications. His work is conducted within Professor Ian Metcalfe's research group, focusing on the development of exsolved nanoparticle catalysts derived from perovskite oxides for sustainable energy conversion systems. His research spans Materials Science, Catalysis, and Nanotechnology with emphasis on atomic-scale exsolution mechanisms. He investigates bimetallic catalyst design, noble metal optimization, and in situ nanostructure tailoring to enhance catalytic efficiency in CO oxidation and energy-related reactions. His methodology integrates advanced microscopy with material synthesis for precision-engineered catalytic systems. Analysis of his 2019-2021 publications reveals a cohesive research trajectory advancing exsolution science from fundamental atomic insights to practical catalyst applications. Key contributions include demonstrating bimetallic exsolution pathways, developing shape-persistent porous supports, and establishing protocols for efficient noble metal utilization – all targeting sustainable solutions for emission control and energy technologies. Dr. Tang operates within Newcastle University's functional materials research ecosystem, collaborating closely with Professor Ian Metcalfe's team on projects bridging solid-state chemistry and catalytic engineering for next-generation energy materials.

Gerhard SchellhornView profile

Researcher

• Logic Calculi
• Algebraic Specification
• Program Logics
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Dr. Gerhard Schellhorn is a Senior Researcher at the Institute for Software & Systems Engineering, part of the Faculty of Applied Computer Science at the University of Augsburg. He collaborates extensively with Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Reif, the institute's director, and has maintained an active research career spanning multiple decades with continuous publications from 1994 through 2025. His research focuses on: Logic Calculi and Algebraic Specification Program Logics and Abstract State Machines Modular specification of concurrent systems with temporal logic and IO-Automata Interactive Verification and Proof Automation Refinement techniques including Data Refinement, ASM Refinement, Linearizability, and Opacity Dr. Schellhorn's recent work (2018-2025) demonstrates a consistent progression from theoretical foundations to practical applications in system verification. His publications reveal a strong emphasis on verifying concurrent and persistent systems, particularly file systems (Flashix), data structures (red-black trees), and memory models. A significant portion of his work utilizes the KIV verification system, which he has helped develop and apply to complex real-world systems. His research shows increasing relevance to modern computing challenges involving crash safety, persistent memory, and concurrent data structures. He has established extensive collaborations with researchers including Stefan Bodenmüller, Wolfgang Reif, Brijesh Dongol, Heike Wehrheim, and John Derrick, indicating his strong integration within the international formal methods community. Dr. Schellhorn also contributes to education at the University of Augsburg through courses in Software Engineering, Compiler Construction, Introduction to Robotics, and Formal Methods in Software Engineering.

• Marine ecosystem dynamics
• Regime shifts
• Fisheries management
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Dr. Alexandra Blöcker is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Hamburg's Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences. She works within the Department of Biology at the Institute of Marine Ecosystem and Fisheries Sciences, focusing on regime shifts and tipping points in North Sea fish stocks. Her research examines the abrupt dynamics of fish populations and their consequences for socio-ecological systems and fisheries management. PhD in Biology (2019-2023): Regime shifts in North Sea fish species MSc in Biology (2014-2016): Sustainable use of marine ecosystem services BSc in Biology (2011-2014): Visual effects of aircrafts on kestrels Her research combines quantitative and qualitative methods to analyze ecological discontinuities and management outcomes. She contributes to interdisciplinary projects like SeaUseTip (BMBF-funded), collaborating with Thuenen Institute and Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon. She has published extensively on North Sea ecosystem dynamics, with recent work appearing in Marine Ecology Progress Series and Scientific Reports . Dr. Blöcker's publications reveal consistent focus on: Marine ecosystem tipping points Fisheries governance and adaptive management Human-environment interactions Biodiversity conservation in delta systems Climate change impacts on marine stocks

• Tumor immunology
• Adoptive cell therapy
• T cell receptor (TCR) engineering
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Yukai He, MD, PhD, is a Professor at Augusta University's Medical College of Georgia. He holds dual appointments in the Department of Medicine (Gastroenterology) and the Georgia Cancer Center, with additional affiliations in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and The Graduate School. His research focuses on tumor immunology, adoptive cell therapy, and T cell engineering for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and head and neck cancers. Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences from University of Heidelberg (1995) MS in Biomedical Sciences from First Military Medical University (1988) MD from First Military Medical University (1985) His laboratory has developed TCR and CAR-T cell therapies for HCC, including an AFP-specific TCR gene licensed for clinical trials (NCT03971747). Current research projects include optimizing CAR-T antigen-binding domain affinity (funded by NCI R01 CA235159 and Paceline Cancer Research Award) to enhance solid tumor immunotherapy efficacy. Editorial Board, Cancer Immunology Research Committee Chair, Molecular Medicine Graduate Program (2019-present) NIH Study Section Committee Member (2019-present)

Alison HoytView profile

Assistant Professor

• Biogeochemistry
• Carbon Cycle
• Climate Change Impacts
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Alison Hoyt serves as Assistant Professor of Earth System Science at Stanford University's School of Earth, Energy & Environmental Sciences, with a courtesy Center Fellowship at the Woods Institute for the Environment and membership in Bio-X. Her research program investigates biogeochemical cycle responses to human impacts, specializing in vulnerable carbon stocks within tropical and Arctic ecosystems. Dr. Hoyt's primary research focuses on soil carbon dynamics across global ecosystems, particularly examining how mineral-organic interactions control carbon persistence in tropical soils of Africa and Southeast Asia, and methane emissions from Arctic wetlands. Her work integrates field measurements with modeling approaches to understand carbon cycling in degraded peatlands, drainage canal networks, and climate-sensitive regions. She maintains an active research group focused on carbon cycle science, as evidenced by her group website carboncycle.stanford.edu . Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent research themes across biomes: soil carbon stabilization mechanisms (72% of works), tropical peatland hydrology and carbon emissions (40%), Arctic wetland methane dynamics (13%), and global soil carbon data synthesis (20%). Her methodological approach combines radiocarbon dating, ramped thermal analysis, satellite remote sensing, and field measurements across diverse pedoclimatic regions. Dr. Hoyt actively mentors graduate students across multiple programs, serving as Doctoral Dissertation Reader, Co-Advisor, and Master's Program Advisor for nine students. Her teaching portfolio includes courses on ecosystem restoration, soil management for climate mitigation, climate change perspectives, and independent research supervision across Earth Systems Science and Environment & Resources programs. She contributes significantly to community data infrastructure through leadership in the International Soil Radiocarbon Database (ISRaD) and collaborative synthesis efforts addressing soil carbon data integration challenges. Her research directly informs climate mitigation strategies through understanding soil carbon vulnerability and peatland management impacts.

• Environmental Science
• Marine Pollution
• Microplastics
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Dr. S. Veerasingam is a Researcher at the Environmental Science Center, Qatar University. His work focuses on marine pollution dynamics, particularly examining microplastics and oil/tar residues in coastal ecosystems. Current research includes microplastic distribution patterns in Qatar's beach sediments Specializes in advanced spectroscopic techniques for contaminant detection Investigates ecological risks of emerging pollutants in the Arabian Gulf Recent publications highlight his contributions to understanding microplastic accumulation in marine organisms, developing AI-based biofouling detection systems, and analyzing persistent organic pollutants in coastal sediments. His work employs meta-analytical approaches and comparative environmental risk assessments. Editorial contributions include reviewing activities for Frontiers in Environmental Science, particularly in Toxicology and Pollution domains. His research network spans international institutions across India, Egypt, Japan, Bangladesh, and Russia.

Jan VitekView profile

Professor

• Programming Languages
• Real-time embedded systems
• Concurrent and distributed systems
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Jan Vitek is a Professor of Computer Science at Northeastern University's Khoury College of Computer Sciences. He also holds an appointment at Charles University in Prague supported by an ERC.CZ grant. With a background rooted in Czechoslovakia (birth) and Switzerland (education), Prof. Vitek has established himself as a leading researcher in programming languages and systems. Prof. Vitek's research spans programming language design, implementation, and application across multiple domains. His work has significantly impacted real-time embedded systems, concurrent and distributed systems, and more recently, scalable data analytics. He has published extensively in top venues including Programming Languages, Virtual Machines, Compilers, Software Engineering, Real-time Computing, and Bioinformatics. His publication record shows a clear evolution from foundational work on programming language theory to practical implementations and modern data science applications. Early work focused on ownership types and real-time Java systems, while recent publications center on dynamic languages (particularly R and Julia), compiler optimizations, and large-scale code analysis. His research demonstrates consistent innovation in bridging theoretical foundations with practical implementations. Selected Awards: Dahl-Nygaard Senior Prize (2020) ACM SIGPLAN Distinguished Service Award (2019) ECOOP Test of Time Award (2018) ISSTA Distinguished Artifact Award (2018) OOPSLA Distinguished Artifact Award (2017) As an advisor, Prof. Vitek has mentored numerous PhD students through successful thesis defenses on topics ranging from type stability in Julia to analyzing large code repositories. He has also been deeply involved in the research community through conference organization, having chaired major events including SPLASH, PLDI, ECOOP, ISMM and LCTES. Currently serving as Editor in Chief of TOPLAS, he continues to shape the field while actively conducting research with his team at the PRL lab. His research group, the PRL (Programming Research Laboratory) and PRL-PRG, focuses on creating beautiful code that solves real-world problems, with particular emphasis on making software development more efficient, reliable, and accessible.

Mohamed Faouzi AtigView profile

Professor

• Formal Verification
• Concurrency
• Model Checking
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Mohamed Faouzi Atig is a Professor in Computer Systems at the Department of Information Technology , Uppsala University since July 2021. Previously, he served as Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) from June 2018 to June 2021 and as Associate Senior Lecturer (Assistant Professor) from June 2014 to May 2018. Current: Professor, Uppsala University (2021–present) Senior Lecturer, Uppsala University (2018–2021) Associate Senior Lecturer, Uppsala University (2014–2018) Researcher, Uppsala University (2012–2018) Post-doctoral Researcher, Uppsala University (2010–2012) Education : PhD in Computer Science from University of Paris Diderot-Paris 7 (2010) Docent (Habilitation) in Computer Systems from Uppsala University (2017) Research Interests : A multidisciplinary researcher in Formal Verification , focusing on Model Checking and Automata Theory for Concurrency and Weak Memory Models . His work spans Formal Methods , Software Verification , and Logics for system correctness. Publication Trends : His recent works (2015–2024) analyze Hardware Memory Models (Intel-x86, TSO), String Constraint Solving , and Stateless Model Checking under relaxed memory semantics. He applies Automata Theory to Persistent Memory verification and Concurrency problems. Committee Roles : Active in program committees for POPL (2020–2025), PLDI (2017–2024), and VMCAI (2017).

• Environmental Toxicology
• Bioremediation
• Soil Health
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Dr Anithadevi Kenday Sivaram is a Researcher at the University of Newcastle , affiliated with the School of Environmental and Life Sciences . Her research focuses on environmental toxicology, bioremediation, and soil health, particularly addressing the impacts of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Contact: anitha.kendaysivaram@newcastle.edu.au Location: Callaghan campus, University Drive, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia Research Interests : Dr Anithadevi explores the ecotoxicity of PFAS and firefighting foams, particularly their effects on aquatic organisms and plants. She investigates bioremediation strategies using plants and microbes to degrade pollutants like PAHs, with a focus on rhizosphere interactions and organic amendments. Her work also examines the fate of PFAS during thermal treatments and microbial viability in sustainable agriculture. Recent Publications Trends : Her studies span PFAS contamination in commercial composts, pyrolysis-based remediation of biosolids, and transgenerational toxicity in nematodes. Key themes include pollutant fate, plant-microbe interactions, and innovative methods for environmental cleanup.

• Environmental Engineering
• Waste Management
• Soil Pollution and Remediation
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Ivana Matić Bujagić serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Engineering at the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade. Her academic appointment was confirmed on April 17, 2025, and she teaches courses related to solid waste management, environmental impact assessment, soil pollution and remediation, and hazardous substances management. Her research focuses on environmental contaminants, particularly artificial sweeteners as indicators of municipal pollution in water systems. Her research interests span environmental engineering with emphasis on waste management, water quality assessment, soil pollution and remediation, and emerging contaminants. She has developed expertise in analyzing artificial sweeteners as markers for wastewater contamination in groundwater and river systems, with particular focus on the Belgrade area and Danube River Basin. Her work bridges environmental chemistry, risk assessment methodologies, and practical applications for water quality monitoring. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent research trajectory focused on emerging contaminants in water systems, particularly artificial sweeteners as pollution indicators. Her work spans from analytical methods development for detecting trace contaminants to ecological and human health risk assessments. A notable secondary research direction involves biomedical applications of composite materials, particularly examining drug release mechanisms from hydroxyapatite/polymer coatings, suggesting interdisciplinary collaboration between environmental and biomedical engineering fields. Dr. Matić Bujagić actively contributes to environmental monitoring efforts in Serbia, with publications addressing wastewater treatment efficiency, groundwater contamination, and ecological risk assessment in the Danube River Basin. Her methodological expertise includes advanced analytical techniques for detecting trace contaminants in water and sediment samples, with publications on liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry methods.

Luke HealesView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Musculoskeletal physiotherapy
• Upper limb injury and rehabilitation
• Persistent tendon pain
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Dr. Luke Heales is a Senior Lecturer in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and Postgraduate Research Coordinator at Central Queensland University’s School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences. He holds a PhD from The University of Queensland (Dean’s Award), a Bachelor of Health Science (Valedictorian) from Auckland University of Technology, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Tertiary Education from CQUniversity. Specialises in upper limb injury rehabilitation and persistent tendon pain Active researcher in occupational rehabilitation and beach accessibility for people with disability Recipient of multiple teaching awards including the Australian Awards for University Teaching (2021) Secured over $500,000 in competitive research and teaching grants His recent publications focus on tendinopathy management, biomechanical responses to taping/orthoses, and accessibility studies for inclusive beach environments. He supervises 4 research higher degree students and teaches musculoskeletal physiotherapy at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Scientific awards and grants include: Deans Award for Outstanding Research Higher Degree (2015) 3 Minute Thesis Competition awards (2015) Summer Research Scholarships (2010-2011) Best Research Project award (2011)

Ting SunView profile

Associate Professor

• Urban climate modelling
• Climate and meteorological hazard risks
• Hydrology
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Dr Ting Sun is an Associate Professor in the Department of Risk and Disaster Reduction at University College London , specializing in urban climate modelling and climate hazard risks. His multidisciplinary research spans hydrology, meteorology, and the built environment, with a focus on understanding and mitigating climate risks in urban areas. Education and Career PhD in Hydrology , Tsinghua University (2013) BEng in Hydraulic Engineering , Tsinghua University (2009) Visiting PhD Student , Princeton University (2011–2012) NERC Independent Research Fellow , University of Reading (2017–2022) Research Interests Dr Sun’s research centers on the impacts of weather and climate extremes—such as heat waves and extreme rainfall—on cities. He is particularly interested in urban climate modeling across scales, from neighborhood to global, and how these phenomena intersect with public health and building energy systems. He is the lead developer of the SUEWS (Surface Urban Energy and Water balance Scheme) model and its Python wrapper SuPy , and a core member of the UMEP (Urban Multi-scale Environment Predictor) development team. Recent Research Trends His recent publications reflect a strong focus on urban heat islands, precipitation enhancement by cities, structural uncertainty in urban climate models, and the integration of machine learning in environmental modeling. These works contribute significantly to understanding and predicting urban climate dynamics and their broader societal impacts. Scientific Awards and Recognition NERC Independent Research Fellowship (2017–2022) HEA Fellow (2023) Editorial Board Member , Scientific Data (2024–present) Topic Editor , Geoscientific Model Development (2025–present) Teaching and Supervision At UCL, Dr Sun leads modules such as IRDR0001 (Natural and Anthropogenic Hazards and Vulnerability) and IRDR0020 (Climate and Natural Hazard Risks) . He also contributes to external teaching and supervision of research degrees, and is available for consultancy, peer review, and mentoring. Labs and Teams He collaborates closely with the micromet team led by Prof. Sue Grimmond at the University of Reading, and is actively involved in the development and application of open-source tools like SuPy and UMEP for urban climate services and research.

• Land Use Change
• Sediment Transport Dynamics
• Water Quality
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Mike Stone is a Professor in the Department of Geography and Environmental Management at the University of Waterloo. His office is located in EV1-224 and he can be reached at mstone@uwaterloo.ca. He teaches the following courses: GEOG 201: Fluvial Geomorphology PLAN 341/GEOG 368: Conservation and Resource Management of the Built Environment PLAN 453/GEOG 453: Stormwater Management PLAN/GEOG 661: Environmental Planning GEOG 665: Environmental Hydrology Mike Stone's research focuses on land use change and its impacts on sediment transport dynamics and water quality across natural and built environments. With extensive fieldwork in the lower Great Lakes basin, Slave River delta, Coppermine River Basin, eastern Rocky Mountains, and Inner Mongolia, China, he investigates disturbance effects from wildfire and forest harvesting. His work bridges geomorphological processes with practical watershed management solutions. Key research areas include: Land Use Change Sediment Transport Dynamics Water Quality Wildfire Hydrological Impacts Forest Harvesting Strategies Erosion Control Modeling Analysis of his publication record reveals persistent emphasis on wildfire-driven sediment and nutrient dynamics in river systems, with significant attention to legacy effects on aquatic ecosystems and water treatment. His work consistently integrates field observations with modeling to develop predictive tools for land managers, particularly regarding downstream propagation of disturbances and climate adaptation strategies. Professor Stone has contributed to the Southern Rockies Watershed Project (SRWP) for over 13 years, examining wildfire effects on hydrology and water quality. He currently leads the field as President of the IAHS International Committee on Continental Erosion (ICCE), directing international collaboration on erosion research and watershed protection initiatives.

Timothy GinnView profile

Professor

• Reactive Transport
• Hydrogeology
• Groundwater Age Modeling
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Timothy Ginn is Boeing Distinguished Professor of Environmental Engineering at Washington State University's College of Engineering, with a joint appointment as Affiliate Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. He holds a PhD in Civil Engineering from Purdue University (1988), MS in Civil Engineering (1985), and BS in Classics and Environmental Sciences from University of Virginia (1982). Prior to WSU, he held positions at UC Davis (1997-2015) and Battelle National Laboratories (1989-1997). His research focuses on reactive transport phenomena in environmental systems, with specialized expertise in: groundwater age modeling, scalar dissipation theory, multidomain diffusion, pre-asymptotic dispersion, and biogeochemical reactive transport. His work integrates advanced mathematical approaches with practical applications in contaminant transport, microbial processes, and water resources engineering. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals strong emphasis on: 1) Development of novel transport models incorporating temporal dynamics 2) Experimental and theoretical studies of contaminant behavior in porous media 3) Hydrological process quantification through tracer methods 4) Biogeochemical interactions in engineered and natural systems. Recurring themes include residence time distributions, mixing-limited reactions, and inverse problem solutions. Scientific Awards: Crimson Spirit Award, WSU (2022) Outstanding Engineering Mid-Career Award, UC Davis (2010) Excellence in Reviewing, American Geophysical Union (1991, 2014) He teaches undergraduate courses in Fluid Mechanics (CE 315), Water Resources Engineering (CE 351), and Groundwater (CE 475), and graduate courses in Inverse Problems (CE 543) and Biogeochemical Reactive Transport (CE 543). Leads research on subsurface transport phenomena through his laboratory, focusing on experimental validation of theoretical models in hydrologic systems.