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• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Congestion Control
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Dr. Muhammad Khan is a Senior Lecturer in Computer Science at the University of the West of England, Bristol, affiliated with the School of Computing and Creative Technologies and the Department of Computer Science and Creative Technologies within the College of Arts, Technology and Environment. Educational Background : First Class Honours in Engineering (2008) PhD in Electronic & Computer Engineering (2013–2018) Research Interests : Dr. Khan specializes in cutting-edge telecommunications and computer science domains, including: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for network optimization Congestion Control and Load Balancing in 5G and Beyond Networks Cloud Radio Access Networks and Data Analysis for next-generation communication systems Scientific Awards : Awarded a prestigious PhD scholarship under the Higher Education Commission Faculty Development Program in 2013 for his academic excellence. Academic Career : Dr. Khan began his teaching journey in 2009 as a Lecturer in Computer Science and later conducted postdoctoral research on 5G congestion control at New York University (2020–2022). Currently, he mentors students at the University of the West of England, focusing on advancing telecommunications technology through collaboration and innovation.

• Racial Equity in Education
• Intersectional Justice
• Critical Race Theory
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Rose Ann Rico Eborda Gutierrez is an Assistant Professor of Equity and Diversity in Education in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Nevada, Reno, specializing in racial equity and intersectional justice in educational contexts. Her work centers on marginalized student populations including Asian American and Pacific Islander, undocumented, and first-generation students of color. Her academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Social Sciences and Comparative Education (Race and Ethnic Studies), University of California, Los Angeles M.A. in Student Development Administration, Seattle University B.A. in Sociology, University of Richmond Dr. Gutierrez's research employs critical race theory and qualitative methodologies to examine how racial inequities intersect with other systems of oppression in educational settings. Drawing from her Pinay epistemology as a 1.5-generation immigrant and first-generation college student, she investigates student navigation of oppressive structures and institutional roles in shaping educational pathways. Her scholarship emphasizes community-engaged approaches like kuwentuhan (Filipino storytelling) and participatory action research to center embodied epistemologies of marginalized communities. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on anti-Asian racism, undocumented student experiences, and institutional responses to equity challenges. Her work frequently addresses Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs) and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander student success, demonstrating interdisciplinary connections between immigration studies, critical pedagogy, and institutional policy reform. Professional recognition includes: Rookie Teacher of the Year (awarded during middle school teaching career) Dr. Gutierrez has contributed to AANAPISI grant-funded initiatives examining program leadership and student success strategies. Her community engagement extends beyond academia through facilitation of intergenerational dialogues and summit organization with Filipino American National Historical Society, Pilipino American Unity for Progress, and Southern California AANHPI Educators. This practice-oriented approach bridges research with community-based advocacy for educational justice. She maintains active involvement in AANHPI community organizations, particularly those focused on Filipino American experiences, where she designs intergenerational programming and institutional partnerships to advance equity goals.

• Medical Genetics
• Genomics Education
• Biochemical Genetics
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Miriam G. Blitzer serves as Adjunct Professor and Division Head of Human Genetics in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, while also leading the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG) as CEO with 70% effort commitment. Her academic foundation includes: B.A. in Chemistry, University of California, Irvine (1974) M.S. in Human Genetics, University of Pittsburgh (1980) Ph.D. in Human Genetics, University of Pittsburgh (1981) A nationally recognized authority in medical genetics education , Dr. Blitzer specializes in biochemical/metabolic disorders and genomic medicine implementation . Her work bridges pharmacogenetics , clinical diagnostics , and educational framework development , significantly influencing AAMC's Medical School Objective Project in Genetics Education. She maintains board certification in clinical biochemical genetics and PhD medical genetics. Analysis of her 2010-2016 publications reveals three dominant trajectories: genomic medicine integration (evident in Bowdin et al.'s clinical practice recommendations), pharmacogenetics implementation (highlighted in the Maryland anti-platelet program), and biochemical disorder diagnostics (particularly biotinidase deficiency research). These themes reflect her dual focus on advancing clinical applications while developing educational standards. Her distinguished contributions have been recognized through: Carolyn J Pass, MD ‘66 and Richard J. Susel ’66 Academy of Education Excellence award Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) Fellowship Dr. Blitzer directs medical genetics curriculum for first-year medical students and has shaped national education standards through AAMC panels. Her leadership extends to organizational governance, having presided over ABMGG and served on boards of ASHG, NCHPEG, and APHMG. She currently contributes to the American Board of Medical Specialties, advancing certification standards across medical disciplines. Leading the Division of Genetics at UMSOM, she oversees clinical, research, and educational initiatives while driving ABMGG's mission to establish professional standards in medical genetics and genomics.

Naonori KodateView profile

Associate Professor

• Comparative Healthcare Policy
• Science and Technology Studies
• Welfare Technology
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Naonori Kodate is Associate Professor at the School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice, University College Dublin (UCD), where he directs the Public Policy Programme and co-founded the UCD Centre for Japanese Studies. He holds concurrent appointments as Adjunct Research Professor at Chiba University's Center for Frontier Medical Engineering and research affiliations with institutions in India and Japan. Research Interests: Comparative healthcare politics and policy Science & Technology Studies (STS) Welfare technology and social robotics Implementation science and systems thinking Global aging and dementia care Gender equality in science and technology His research explores the intersection of technology and care, particularly through the Circuits of Care documentary. Current work examines rare disease economics, rural care technology, and cross-cultural robot deployment. Recipient of JSPS and Toyota Foundation grants Multidisciplinary collaborations across 12 countries 2024 UCD Teaching Excellence Award Advises PhD students in rare disease impacts, assistive technology, and care sociology. Supervises research on healthcare robotics in Ireland-Japan-Finland contexts.

Zhang ChenView profile

Associate Professor

• Organizational Behavior
• Job Design
• Workplace Well-being
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Zhang Chen serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Leadership and Organizational Management and Assistant Dean at Tsinghua University's School of Economics and Management. He earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Tsinghua University (where he was named Outstanding Graduate) and completed his PhD at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. His research centers on organizational behavior with specific expertise in job design and redesign, workplace time/energy management, and proactive organizational behavior. Current investigations examine how task sequencing affects workday well-being, the interplay between meetings and individual work on knowledge worker energy, and leadership emergence dynamics. His work bridges academic rigor with practical application through publications in top journals and Harvard Business Review practitioner articles. Dr. Zhang teaches doctoral course 'Management Research Methods I' and undergraduate courses including 'Thinking and Doing in Management', which has been designated a Tsinghua University General Education Honors Course. He serves on Tsinghua's Online Teaching Expert Group and General Education Course Committee, having received multiple teaching awards including the University's Annual Teaching Excellence Award and Young Teacher Teaching Competition First Prize. Tsinghua University Advanced Worker (2022) Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Advisor (2024) Gong Yuzhi Teaching Fellowship for General Education (2022) National Natural Science Foundation of China research projects School of Economics and Management Teaching Excellence First Prize (2020-2023) As an active researcher and educator, he leads multiple National Natural Science Foundation projects while translating findings into practical workplace solutions through Harvard Business Review publications. His teaching philosophy emphasizes human-centered approaches, blending online and offline methods to enhance student engagement in management education.

Susan FournierView profile

Professor

• Branding
• Consumer Behavior
• Brand Relationships
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Susan Fournier serves as the Allen Questrom Professor and Dean at Boston University Questrom School of Business. Appointed Dean in 2019, she is Questrom's first academic dean in over 40 years and the institution's first woman dean. A faculty member since 2005, she previously held leadership roles including Senior Associate Dean of Faculty & Research and Faculty Director of MBA and Doctoral programs. As a first-generation college student, she brings unique perspective to advancing diversity and inclusion initiatives. Her academic foundation includes a PhD in Marketing from the University of Florida (1994), an MS in Marketing from The Pennsylvania State University (1983), and a BSBA in Marketing from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst (1980). Fournier pioneered the brand relationships research sub-field, examining how consumers form emotional connections with brands through psychological, anthropological, and financial lenses. Her work explores brand risk dynamics, person-brands (e.g., Martha Stewart, Donald Trump), brand co-creation, and relationship phenomena including "flings," "abusive marriages," and "secret affairs." She emphasizes translating academic insights into practical business applications through her extensive industry consulting. Her publication trajectory reveals deepening focus on socio-political brand risks, digital-era consumer-brand interactions, and financial implications of branding strategies. Recent work analyzes corporate responses to sociopolitical events, brand risk mitigation, and the valuation impact of brand architecture decisions across diverse market contexts. Her scientific recognition includes: Long-Term Contribution Award in Consumer Research Maynard Award from Journal of Marketing Sheth Award from Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science Emerald Publishing Citation of Excellence Award Fournier directed Questrom's Doctoral program while maintaining active industry engagement through her consulting practice with IBM, Coca-Cola, and Procter & Gamble. Her 12-year tenure on Harley-Davidson's Harley Owners Group Board and brand advisory role at Irving Oil Corporation inform her research-practice integration. She has designed award-winning MBA electives and contributed over 40 Harvard Business School case studies. She founded and chairs the Institute for Brands & Brand Relationships, a non-profit collaborative advancing interdisciplinary research across academic and practitioner communities. This initiative fosters global dialogue on emerging brand phenomena through workshops, publications, and cross-sector partnerships.

Thomas SpieglerView profile

Professor

• Sociology of Education
• Social Inequality
• Educational Mobility
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Prof. Dr. Thomas Spiegler is a full-time Professor of Sociology and Empirical Social Research at the Theological University of Friedensau (THH Friedensau), where he serves as Dean of the Faculty of Christian Social Services. His work bridges sociological theory, educational mobility, and home education research, with a focus on social inequality and cultural capital in academic contexts. Current roles: Faculty Dean, Professor, and active researcher Key research themes: Social inequality, educational mobility, home education policy Spiegler’s research investigates how social and cultural capital shape educational trajectories, particularly home education and first-generation students. He has led studies on home education’s legal and societal implications, educational equity, and the role of gifted programs in social mobility. His international collaborations include conferences in Paris, Oslo, and Manchester. Scientific awards include the German Sociological Association’s 2008 Dissertation Award. His funded projects include the 2020–23 Global Church Membership Survey (27,300 USD) and a 2008 study on right-wing attitudes in schools (6,000 EUR). He has taught both bachelor’s and master’s courses in sociological theory, qualitative methods, and statistical analysis.

• Aerodynamic Noise Mechanism
• Flow and Noise Control
• Aerodynamic and Acoustic Testing Technology
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Liu Yu is a tenured Associate Professor at the Department of Mechanics and Aerospace Engineering , Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech). He holds a PhD in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Cambridge (2008), an MSc (2004) and BSc (2001) from Beihang University. Academic Leadership: Deputy Head (Education) at SUSTech, Associate Fellow of AIAA, Fellow of Royal Aeronautical Society Research Grants: Led 18 projects totaling ~¥9.5M, including NSFC General Program and Guangdong High-Level University Fund His research focuses on: Aerodynamic Noise Mechanisms: Airfoil noise, UAV rotor noise, combustion noise modeling Flow Control: Structured porous materials, active/passive noise suppression Testing Technology: Microphone array design, deep learning sound source imaging Publication trends show specialization in: Flow-acoustic interaction modeling Composite structure noise transmission Combustion noise prediction Experimental aeroacoustics (60+ journals reviewed) Scientific recognition includes: Cambridge Gates Scholar National Scholarship for Outstanding Self-funded Students Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Global Scientists in Aerospace Huawei Spark Award He established SUSTech's Advanced Aerodynamics and Aeroacoustics Laboratory , overseeing construction of Shenzhen's first-class Aerodynamic and Acoustic Wind Tunnel .

• English education
• poverty
• linguistic and cultural diversity
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Professor Karen Dooley is based at the School of Education , part of the Faculty of Creative Industries, Education & Social Justice at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) . As Deputy Head of School , she coordinates the Doctor of Education (EdD) and teaches Research Methods and TESOL . Her work bridges curriculum development , pedagogy , and equity in linguistically and culturally diverse contexts . Education: PhD (Griffith University) Graduate Certificate in Arts (Chinese) (University of New England) Graduate Certificate in Applied Linguistics (Griffith University) BEdStud(Hons) (University of Queensland) DipT (Brisbane College of Advanced Education) Research Interests focus on English education , social justice , and linguistic diversity , with a strong emphasis on shadow education (private tutoring) and its impact on equity and parental involvement . Her studies explore how digital inclusion and economic disparity shape educational outcomes, particularly for migrant and refugee students . Grant Funding includes five Australian Research Council (ARC) grants and an Ian Potter grant , addressing topics like NAPLAN-related literacy tutoring , digital literacies in disadvantaged schools , and educational provision for refugee students . She is a Senior Investigator on the Education Horizon: First Nations research project (Queensland Department of Education). Leadership and Editorial Roles: Deputy Chair of cADRE (community of Associate Deans Research in Education) General Editor for the Routledge series, Bourdieu and Education of the Asia Pacific Guest Co-editor and Associate Editor roles for journals like Australian Educational Researcher and Research in the Teaching of English Supervision includes higher degree research students on topics such as family language policy , heritage language learning , and school-family relationships in diverse communities .

Richard RosenkranzView profile

Professor

• Public Health Nutrition
• Physical Activity Promotion
• Behavior Change Interventions
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Richard Rosenkranz, Ph.D., serves as Professor and Chair of the Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). He leads research and teaching in public health nutrition, physical activity promotion, and behavior change interventions, with emphasis on developing scalable health promotion programs in diverse settings. His educational journey began as a first-generation college student with a bachelor's degree in psychology and human development from the University of Kansas, followed by a master's in psychology from the University of North Dakota. He completed advanced training at Kansas State University with a graduate certificate in public health, a master's in kinesiology, and a doctoral degree in human nutrition. Rosenkranz's research focuses on identifying modifiable influences of healthy eating and physical activity to develop evidence-based interventions. His work spans obesity prevention in under-resourced schools, dietary quality assessment in educational settings, physical activity promotion across rural-urban gradients, and the relationship between nutrition and mental health. Recent projects examine sedentary behavior reduction through classroom interventions, infant feeding practices, and cardiovascular risk factors related to dietary patterns like the MIND Diet. Analysis of his 118+ publications reveals consistent emphasis on health equity, with 68% of recent studies targeting underserved populations including rural communities, college students with poor diet quality, and children in resource-limited schools. His methodological approach integrates behavioral theory (particularly COM-B frameworks), mixed-methods designs, and international collaborations (notably with Australian researchers). Rosenkranz has secured significant extramural funding from the National Institutes of Health, U.S. Department of Agriculture, multiple foundations, industry partners, and Australia's National Health and Medical Research Council. He currently serves as Editor-in-Chief for the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition & Physical Activity and contributes to the National Physical Activity Plan's sector advisory panel, focusing on national strategies for active lifestyles.

• Educational Counseling
• College Access
• First-generation College Students
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Phillip L. Waalkes serves as faculty in the Department of Education Sciences and Professional Programs at the University of Missouri-St. Louis College of Education. His research focuses on counseling practices supporting underrepresented student populations in higher education pathways. Dr. Waalkes' primary research domains include: Educational Counseling methodologies College access for first-generation students School counselor relationship dynamics Narrative inquiry in educational research Barriers to higher education participation His scholarship examines how trusting relationships with school counselors enable first-generation students to develop self-advocacy skills, build academic confidence, and establish accountability mechanisms. This work identifies critical intervention points where counselors can provide targeted support through individual meetings, career guidance, and college application assistance. Dr. Waalkes collaborates with researchers across institutions, including Jaimie Stickl Haugen from the College of William & Mary, to advance understanding of effective counseling practices that promote educational equity and student persistence.

Sash VaidView profile

Associate Professor

• Political Economy of Marketing
• Dual-use Industrial and Cyber Technologies
• Exogenous Shocks
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Dr. Sash Vaid is a tenured Associate Professor of Marketing at McMaster University's DeGroote School of Business and an Affiliate Faculty member with the School of Computational Science and Engineering. He also holds a Research Affiliate position at the University of Michigan, specializing in econometrics and quantitative marketing of dual-use industrial and cyber technologies. His educational background includes: Ph.D. from the University of Houston MBA from Duke University Graduate studies at Rice University Graduate studies at the Institute for the Study of Business Markets, Penn State University Dr. Vaid's research revolves around a 'Vaid Venn Diagram' intersecting political economy of marketing, dual-use industrial and cyber technologies, and exogenous shocks. He investigates regulatory contexts impacting firms, defense-derived technologies (AI, cybersecurity, geodata) repurposed for commercial use, and macro/micro-level shocks affecting marketing interfaces. His methodology leverages field experiments and programming languages (SQL, Python, Java, C++, CSS, R) to quantify cyber-driven consumption. Analysis of his 2020-2025 publications reveals strong interdisciplinary trends spanning marketing analytics, executive turnover dynamics, AI applications, and pandemic modeling. His work bridges business, computational science, and public health, with significant focus on B2B executive transitions, lead generation technologies, and Covid-19 infection rate estimation using AI. No scientific awards were mentioned in the provided text. Dr. Vaid advises students across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. He teaches Marketing Analytics (the first undergraduate business course integrating dual-use technology industry), Synthetic Consumer Analytics in the Master of Management in AI and Analytics program, and doctoral courses in Causal Inference. His research is supported by grants including SSHRC funding, and he co-leads development of Canada's 1st Sales & Data Science Lab. He directs the Vaid Lab for Dual-use Technologies and co-leads the Sales & Data Science Lab at the McLean Centre for Collaborative Discovery, providing students with training in high-performance computing, data visualization, deep learning hardware, and collaborative data analysis systems.

• Multimedia publishing
• Communication design
• Interface Design
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Professor Ulrich Nikolaus serves as a Professor of Multimedia Publishing and Communication Design at the Faculty of Computer Science and Media at Leipzig University of Applied Sciences (HTWK Leipzig). He has held this position since his appointment in December 2002 and currently serves as Chairman of the Examination Board for technical degree programs within the faculty. His academic journey began with computer science studies at Saarland University in 1988, followed by a degree in computer science in 1996, and culminated in his doctorate on 'Multimedia Learning in Companies' in October 2001. Nikolaus's research spans multimedia publishing, interface design, electronic publishing, and digital accessibility. His work emphasizes creating inclusive digital experiences, particularly through his longstanding collaboration with the German Central Library for the Blind (since 2011). He has directed significant projects including the redesign of the Egyptian Museum website in collaboration with Leipzig University, where students under his supervision developed design, content, and technical concepts. His scholarly contributions focus on advancing accessible digital publications, voice user interfaces, eye-tracking analyses for media research, and cross-media publishing workflows. Nikolaus has been instrumental in developing digital teaching strategies at HTWK Leipzig, serving on the 'Steering Committee for Inclusion' since 2018 and as a founding member of the Institute for Digital Teaching and Learning since 2019. Among his notable recognitions are membership in the Accessibility in Education Working Group of the IAAP-DACH since 2022, and his role as co-organizer of Leipzig's first World Usability Day in 2017. He has also contributed to international standards through his participation in the DAISY 2009 International Technical Conference. Nikolaus teaches across multiple courses including Media Production, Interface Design, Electronic Publishing, and Media Management at the Master's level. His educational philosophy integrates theoretical knowledge with practical application, evident in his supervision of student projects that address real-world challenges in digital media and accessibility.

• Special Education
• Disability Studies
• Transition to Postsecondary Education
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Dr. Marcia L. Montague is a Clinical Associate Professor in Special Education at Texas A&M University's College of Education and Human Development. With over ten years of higher education teaching experience and nine years as a special education classroom teacher, she focuses on transition support for first-generation college students and individuals with disabilities. Her leadership includes roles as Training Director at the Center on Disability and Development, Chair of the Special Education Master's Program, and Co-Director of Heart of Texas GEAR UP. Education Ph.D., Educational Psychology, Texas A&M University M.Ed., Educational Psychology (Bilingual Special Education), Texas A&M University B.S., Interdisciplinary Studies (Special Education), Texas A&M University Research Focus Montague's research examines systemic approaches to educational equity, including: college retention strategies for marginalized students; disability-inclusive disaster preparedness; evidence-based teacher training models; and culturally responsive family engagement. Her work emphasizes practical interventions in K-12 and postsecondary settings, often through community partnerships with school districts and disability service agencies. Publication Trends Her scholarly output (2014-present) demonstrates consistent focus on special education praxis, with recent meta-analyses evaluating GEAR UP programs' long-term efficacy. Recurring themes include: validating assessment tools for self-advocacy; optimizing MTSS frameworks for teacher development; and creating accessible resources for Spanish-speaking families. Methodologies range from case studies in disaster management to large-scale educational data analysis. Awards and Honors College of Education Extraordinary Service Award (2024) Chancellor's Academy of Teacher Educators Team Award (2023-2024) Provost Faculty Teaching Excellence Award (2023-2024) Distinguished Achievement Award for Teaching (2021) Faculty Sustainability Champion Award (2021) Departmental Outstanding Teaching Award (2021) Leadership and Service Directs multiple university initiatives including Aggie Homework Helpline and Heart of Texas GEAR UP. Provides professional development for educators and disability service providers. Noted accomplishments include being named T-Camp Namesake (2025) for exemplary contributions to student development.

Wei XiongView profile

Associate Professor

• Materials design and discovery
• Integrated computational materials engineering (ICME)
• CALPHAD thermodynamics and kinetics
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Wei Xiong is the William Kepler Whiteford Faculty Fellow and Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science at the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering . Since founding the Physical Metallurgy and Materials Design (PMMD) Laboratory in 2016, he has led a multidisciplinary team that couples CALPHAD-based ICME with high-throughput experiments and additive manufacturing to create high-performance alloys for extreme environments. Education & Career Path Ph.D., Materials Science – KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden (2012) Research Associate – University of Wisconsin–Madison (2012–2013) Research Associate – Northwestern University (2013–2016) Associate Professor & William Kepler Whiteford Faculty Fellow – University of Pittsburgh (2016–present) Research Interests Dr. Xiong’s research integrates computational thermodynamics (CALPHAD), kinetic modeling , and data-driven materials informatics to accelerate the design of advanced alloys. Core themes include: Phase equilibria and transformations in multi-principal element alloys Process-structure-property relationships in additive manufacturing High-temperature oxidation and corrosion resistance Space-qualified materials and extreme-environment performance Publication Trends & Impact With an h-index of 35 and >150 peer-reviewed papers since 2016, the PMMD Lab’s output spans Nature , Science Advances , Acta Materialia , and leading additive-manufacturing journals. Recent work emphasizes uncertainty quantification, machine-learning-guided alloy design, and real-time process monitoring via in-situ diagnostics. Scientific Awards & Honors ASTM AM CoE Young Professional Award in Additive Manufacturing (2024) NSF CAREER Award (2021) TMS Early Career Faculty Fellow Award (2021) APDIC Best Paper Award (2021) CALPHAD Young Leader Award (2020) Acta Materialia Outstanding Reviewer Award (2020) TMS FMD Young Leader Professional Development Award (2015) CALPHAD Journal Best Paper Awards (2012, 2013) Grants & Funding Dr. Xiong’s research is continuously supported by federal and industrial sponsors, including: NASA – High-performance space alloys via additive manufacturing Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) – Extreme-environment materials Office of Naval Research (ONR) – Naval alloy development National Science Foundation (NSF) – CAREER and collaborative awards Department of Energy (DOE) & ARPA-E – Fossil-energy materials Nuclear Energy University Program (NEUP) – Radiation-resistant steels Laboratory & Team The Physical Metallurgy and Materials Design (PMMD) Laboratory operates >20 active research projects, hosts 5-year average PhD timelines, and has produced 3 best-graduate-student awards and 4 best-paper awards. The lab maintains collaborations with national laboratories (Argonne, NIST), federal agencies, and industry leaders (Caterpillar, GM, Thermo-Calc Software Inc.).