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George LangelettView profile

Professor

• Economic growth
• Economics of education
• Economic education
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Dr. George Langelett is a Professor of Economics at South Dakota State University (SDSU), affiliated with the Ness School of Management and Economics. He joined SDSU in 2002 after teaching at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. His academic journey includes a B.S. in Marketing from Northwestern College (1991) and a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Nebraska (2000). He held roles such as General Partner at Dakota Financial Research (2006–2010), where he specialized in forensic economics and business valuation. Dr. Langelett’s research focuses on economic growth, education economics, entrepreneurship, and sports economics. His recent work explores topics like sports card market returns, intellectual property law impacts on entrepreneurs, and consumer behavior in local food markets. He teaches courses in Macroeconomics, Marketing Research, and Small Business Management. Professional memberships include the American Economic Association and National Association of Forensic Economists. His research spans applied marketing analysis, human motivation in organizations, and forensic economic methodologies. Though no specific grants or awards are listed, his extensive publication record reflects interdisciplinary engagement across economics, sports, and healthcare. Dr. Langelett’s office is located in Harding Hall 244, with a mailing address at Harding Hall 244, Box 2220, Brookings, SD 57007.

Cody ChristensenView profile

Associate Professor

• Aviation Industry
• Workforce Demands
• Aerial Application Training
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Cody Christensen is an Associate Professor at South Dakota State University (SDSU), located in Brookings, SD. He is affiliated with the School of Health and Human Sciences and specializes in aviation education and workforce development. His academic roles include teaching courses such as AVIA 101 Intro to Aviation, AVIA 170 Flight Theory, and AVIA 302 Aviation Law. Christensen holds an Ed.D. in Educational Administration from the University of South Dakota, an M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction from SDSU, and a B.S. in Career and Technical Education from SDSU. His research focuses on aviation industry challenges, workforce demands, and aerial application training. Notable contributions include studies on pilot training effectiveness, aviation safety culture, and the impact of federal regulations like Public Law 111-216 on regional airline operations. He was honored with the 2020 University Aviation Association Laursen Award for teaching excellence. Professional Experience: Airline transport pilot, multiengine instructor, former airline pilot, ground training instructor in Part 121 airlines Committees: Faculty Senate (2020-2025), Academic Appeals Committee (2023-2025), EHS Faculty Advisory Committee (2021-2025) Program Coordination: Previously coordinated aviation programs from 2014-2022 Christensen's publications analyze pilot training outcomes, safety reporting behaviors, and regulatory policy impacts. His work bridges academic research with practical aviation industry needs, emphasizing both theoretical and applied aspects of aviation education and safety.

Claudio SilvaView profile

Professor

• Visualization and Graphics
• Geometric Computing
• Data Science
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Claudio Silva is an Institute Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at NYU Tandon School of Engineering and Professor of Data Science at NYU Center for Data Science. He co-founded the Center for Urban Science and Progress (CUSP) and the Visualization, Imaging and Data Analysis (VIDA) Center. His academic journey includes a BS in mathematics from Universidade Federal do Ceará (1990) and PhD in computer science from SUNY Stony Brook (1996). Co-Director, VIDA Center Former Professor, University of Utah (2003-2011) Technology Consultant, MLB Advanced Media (2012-2017) Research Interests : At the intersection of visualization, geometric computing, and urban/sports analytics, his work includes: AR task guidance systems (ARGUS, HuBar) Urban data analysis (3D visualization, sidewalk mapping) LLM multimodal reasoning (POEM, BDIViz) Biomedical data tools (TopoMap++, T-Explainer) 2023-2025 Research Trends : Recent publications focus on neuroadaptive AR systems (AdaptiveCoPilot), LLM prompt optimization (POEM), explainable AI frameworks (T-Explainer), and urban data visualization (Urban Rhapsody). Collaborations span NYU, Northrop Grumman, and NSF/DARPA grants for projects like OSCUR and PTG. Scientific Honors : ACM Fellow (2024) IEEE Visualization Academy (2019) IEEE Technical Achievement Award (2014) Technology Emmy for Statcast (2018) His lab has developed open-source tools like ARGUS on GitHub and pioneered methods in fNIRS-based cognitive workload analysis for pilot training systems. Current projects include NASA-funded OpenSpace and NSF-backed OSCUR.

Andrew M. MountcastleView profile

Associate Professor

• Biomechanics
• Aerodynamics
• Functional Morphology
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Andrew M. Mountcastle is an Associate Professor of Biology at Bates College, where he focuses on the biomechanical and ecological principles underlying insect flight. His research explores how insect morphology and physiology adapt to complex environmental challenges, particularly in collision dynamics, wing flexibility, and flight performance. He employs experimental, computational, and comparative approaches to investigate these systems. Mountcastle holds a Ph.D. in Zoology from the University of Washington, Seattle. His work integrates biomechanics, aerodynamics, and evolutionary biology, with a particular emphasis on bumblebees and other social insects. Key themes include wing wear effects, load-carrying capacity, and the role of structural materials like resilin in flight mechanics. His lab conducts interdisciplinary studies on insect flight, with applications to robotics and biomimicry. Research outcomes emphasize the interplay between organismal design and environmental pressures, revealing how insects optimize flight performance under varying ecological conditions. His research has been supported by collaborative grants and showcased in high-impact journals such as Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and Journal of Experimental Biology . Mountcastle also prioritizes science communication and mentorship, fostering student involvement in experimental design and data analysis.

James ArthurView profile

Assistant Professor

• Transport in Porous Media
• Particle Image Velocimetry
• Wind Tunnel Design
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James Arthur is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Bucknell University. His research specializes in experimental fluid dynamics, particularly transport phenomena in porous media, particle image velocimetry (PIV), and atmospheric dispersion modeling. He develops advanced instrumentation for fluid flow characterization and wind tunnel systems for atmospheric turbulence simulation. Dr. Arthur's work encompasses drag reduction techniques for ground vehicles, bio-inspired flow control inspired by barn owl feathers, and tsunami mitigation strategies. Recent publications establish unified models for porous media flows and optimize micropillar biosensor performance through geometric and flow factor analysis. He teaches thermodynamics, mechanical engineering labs, and senior design courses while maintaining an active experimental research program in fluid-structure interactions and sustainable engineering solutions.

Fun HuView profile

Professor

• Satellite Communications
• Wireless Networks
• Artificial Intelligence
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Prof. Fun Hu is the Inaugural Centre Director of the Bradford-Renduchintala Centre for Space AI at the University of Bradford. He holds a BSc and PhD from the same institution, with his doctoral research focused on personal mobile communications. His career spans satellite communication system engineering, satellite-terrestrial network integration, and aeronautical communications. He specializes in mobile, wireless, and satellite networks, emphasizing their applications and integration with emerging technologies like AI and big data. Education: BSc, University of Bradford PhD in Personal Mobile Communications, University of Bradford Research Interests: Integration of satellite and terrestrial networks SDN-based aeronautical communications AI-driven healthcare systems IoT and 5G applications in healthcare and telecommunications Energy-efficient network architectures Contributions to the Centre: Promoting Bradford's technological growth through interdisciplinary collaboration, course development (undergraduate/postgraduate/CPD), and community engagement in space technology. Active in advancing semantic interoperability, network security, and edge computing solutions. Labs/Teams: Leads the Bradford-Renduchintala Centre for Space AI, focusing on AI applications in space systems and healthcare.

Kendra J. GreenleeView profile

Professor

• Insect Physiology
• Respiratory Biology
• Hypoxia Tolerance
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Dr. Kendra J. Greenlee is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at North Dakota State University (NDSU). Her research focuses on insect physiology, particularly respiratory system adaptations to hypoxia and immune responses to infections. She uses the tobacco hornworm caterpillar ( Manduca sexta ) and alfalfa leafcutting bee ( Megachile rotundata ) as model systems, employing techniques like respirometry, synchrotron imaging, and molecular biology. Her work explores how insects tolerate low oxygen environments and how body size changes during development affect respiratory systems. Recent studies investigate aging mechanisms in solitary bees under hypoxia, metabolic responses to temperature, and cold tolerance. Her lab also examines insulin signaling and gene expression during diapause in pollinators. Dr. Greenlee collaborates on projects addressing pollinator health, including the effects of environmental stressors like thermal regimes and diet on bee survival and performance. Graduate student positions are available, focusing on respiratory physiology, environmental adaptation, and insect immunity. Publications span topics from respiratory safety margins in grasshoppers to proteomic analysis of matrix metalloproteinases in asthma models. Key contributions include elucidating hypoxia tolerance mechanisms and linking metabolic pathways to aging in insects.

• Active Learning in Engineering Education
• Inertial Measurement and Kalman Filtering
• Vibrational System Identification
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R. Erik Spjut is a Professor of Engineering at Harvey Mudd College , with a career spanning research, teaching, and industry consulting. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering (magna cum laude) from the University of Utah . Research Focus: Active learning in engineering, inertial measurement systems, adaptive optics for telescopes, heterogeneous reaction kinetics, and containerless material processing. Academic Leadership: Directed Harvey Mudd's Engineering Clinic program (2010-2015), managing 25 annual projects with over $1M budget. Publications & Research Trends reflect expertise in non-contact temperature measurement , MEMS-based adaptive optics , and high-temperature aerosol diagnostics . Notable collaborations include KAPAO (adaptive optics systems) and foundational work on electrostatic levitation . Scientific Awards: John Chipman Chair in Chemical and Process Metallurgy (1985-1988), Union Oil Company Design Fellowship (2011-Present). Grants: NSF MRI for adaptive optics, Boeing Phantomworks for atmospheric correction, DOE and SCE grants for material property studies. Teaching Legacy includes courses like Engineering Laboratory (with field-based rocketry projects), Digital Electronics , and Chemical Reaction Engineering . His pedagogical innovations integrate active learning and student-led content . Consulting Expertise: Development of experimental equipment, fluid flow modeling, and LabVIEW/MATLAB tools for companies like Glassimetal Technology Inc. and JPL .

Patrick CurrierView profile

Professor

• Robotics & Automation
• Unmanned Systems
• Advanced Vehicle Systems
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Patrick Currier is a Professor and Chair of Mechanical Engineering at the College of Engineering, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. His research focuses on robotics & automation, unmanned systems, advanced vehicle systems, and hybrid-electric propulsion. He has led projects such as the QinetiQ Raider II GUSS and Caterpillar Autonomous Mining, and advises the Robotics Association at Embry-Riddle (RAER) and the EcoEagles team in EcoCAR2. His work bridges theoretical and applied engineering, with recent contributions to hybrid propulsion systems, autonomous navigation, and aerospace technology. Notable achievements include the 2011 Best Paper Award from the ISTVS conference and leading the development of the ERAU Maritime RobotX Challenge platform. His research trends emphasize innovation in hybrid systems, autonomous robotics, and aerospace applications, reflected in over 50 publications. He has secured grants, including the Robotic Tool Kit (RTK) Logistics Automation grant (2019), and actively engages in interdisciplinary projects like solar sail CubeSat development and battery failure analysis.

Daniel FrickeView profile

Research Professor

• Asset Management
• Banks
• Systemic Risk
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Daniel Fricke is a Research Professor at the Deutsche Bundesbank's Research Centre, focusing on systemic risk, monetary policy, asset management, and banking dynamics. His work examines financial stability through the lens of interbank networks and market structures. Research Interests include analyzing cross-border effects of financial regulations, green finance mechanisms, and macroprudential stress testing. He has contributed to understanding systemic risk in money markets and fund interlinkages. Key publications explore topics like US money market fund reforms, vulnerability in mutual funds, and core-periphery structures in interbank networks. His research emphasizes quantitative analysis of financial systems' resilience and policy implications.

Yun LiuView profile

Associate Professor

• Bio-fluid mechanics
• Renewable energy
• Three-dimensional flow measurement/visualization
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Yun (Tom) Liu is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University Northwest, specializing in fluid mechanics and renewable energy. He earned his Ph.D. from Purdue University (2016) and joined PNW in 2017. His research focuses on bio-fluid mechanics, 3D flow visualization, and multiphase systems, with notable work on insect flight dynamics and wind turbine wakes. Education: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, 2016 M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, 2011 B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Science and Technology of China, 2008 Research Interests: Combines experimental and numerical methods to study complex flows in biological systems, renewable energy, and industrial processes. Key areas include: Insect flight aerodynamics using Schlieren photography Wind turbine wake behavior and wind farm optimization Supercavitation and underwater propulsion systems Gas-stirred ladle furnace hydrodynamics Awards & Grants: NSF Major Research Instrumentation Grant (2019) Catalyst Grant Award ($7K), PNW (2018) Proposal Submission Grant, PNW (2020) Lab & Teams: Leads experimental fluid dynamics research using advanced techniques like PIV, Schlieren imaging, and neural network modeling. Collaborates on bio-inspired design and renewable energy systems.

• Meteorology
• Atmospheric Science
• Volcanology
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Dr. Natalie Harvey is a researcher at the University of Reading specializing in atmospheric science , with a focus on volcanic ash dispersion , weather forecasting , and climate modeling . Her work bridges computational modeling with observational validation to improve hazard prediction for aviation and emergency response. Research Interests : Meteorology : Analyzing atmospheric processes in volcanic ash transport and deep convection. Volcanology : Quantifying emission uncertainties and improving ash source term estimation. Climate Dynamics : Evaluating AI vs. physics-based weather models and ensemble forecasting techniques. Environmental Risk : Assessing aviation risks and decision-making under uncertain forecasts. Computational Modeling : Developing emulators and sensitivity analyses for atmospheric systems. Remote Sensing : Integrating satellite data for model validation and real-time monitoring. Scientific Trends : Recent work (2025-2022) emphasizes volcanic ash source inversion , AI weather forecasting , and deep convection memory properties . Mid-2010s research explores boundary layer dynamics , forecast error growth , and ensemble meteorology in ash dispersion. Her collaborations span institutions, including the Royal Meteorological Society , ECMWF , and University of Oxford .

Holger MeyerView profile

Professor

• Experimental High Energy Particle Physics
• Neutrino Physics
• Nuclear Physics
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Dr. Holger Meyer is a Professor of Physics at Wichita State University's Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, within the Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Physics. He holds a Ph.D. from Virginia Tech (2002) and specializes in experimental high-energy particle physics, with a focus on neutrino physics. His research involves collaborations with major institutions like Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab) and Brookhaven National Laboratory, contributing to the NOvA and DUNE long-baseline neutrino experiments. Dr. Meyer also explores space-based neutrino detection in collaboration with NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center and other universities, aiming to detect neutrinos in near-solar environments. His research interests span neutrino oscillation studies, CP violation, and astrophysical applications such as supernova neutrino detection. He actively participates in detector development for DUNE, including liquid argon time projection chambers (LArTPCs) and software computing frameworks. Dr. Meyer has contributed to cross-section measurements in neutrino interactions and pioneered methods for neutrino interaction vertex reconstruction using machine learning. Publications highlight his work on DUNE's supernova pointing capabilities, Fermilab accelerator upgrades, and NOvA's oscillation parameter analyses. He is a key figure in international physics collaborations, advancing neutrino physics through both terrestrial and space-based experimental initiatives.

Anwar AhmedView profile

Professor

• Aerospace Engineering
• Aerodynamics
• Propulsion Systems
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Anwar Ahmed is a Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Auburn University's College of Engineering. He holds positions in research and teaching within the field of aerospace engineering. Education Ph.D. Aerospace Engineering, Wichita State University M.S. Aerospace Engineering, Wichita State University B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Peshawar University Research Interests Focus areas include fundamental and applied research in aerospace systems, with potential specialization in aerodynamic design, propulsion technologies, and structural integrity of aerospace components. His work likely contributes to advancements in aircraft performance and aerospace system optimization. Awards & Grants No specific awards or grants mentioned in the provided text. Advising & Students No advisees or student mentoring details are listed here.

• Biomechanics
• Neurophysiology
• Strength & Conditioning
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Anthony Blazevich is a Professor of Biomechanics at Edith Cowan University's School of Medical and Health Sciences. He specializes in biomechanics, neurophysiology, and strength & conditioning, with a focus on sports performance, muscle mechanics, and neuromuscular adaptation. His research spans topics such as eccentric exercise effects, post-activation potentiation, and age-related neuromuscular changes. Blazevich holds a PhD (2002) from Southern Cross University and a BSc Honours (1995) from The University of Queensland. He is a Fellow of the Strength & Conditioning Society and the European College of Sports Sciences, and a member of the International Society of Biomechanics. His recent work includes studies on the physiological impacts of eccentric training, cross-education effects in strength training, and neuromuscular adaptations in adolescents and older adults. He has also contributed to understanding muscle architecture changes and the role of persistent inward currents in motoneurons. Blazevich collaborates internationally, including as an Adjunct Professor at Brunel University, UK. His publications emphasize translational research in exercise science, with over 150 peer-reviewed articles since 2000.