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Dr. Jacqueline McCleary is an Assistant Professor of Physics at Northeastern University's College of Science, specializing in observational cosmology with a focus on galaxy clusters and dark matter. She leads research using weak gravitational lensing to study cosmic structures, collaborating on projects like the COSMOS-Web (JWST), SuperBIT (balloon telescope), and LoVoCCS surveys. Her work leverages multi-wavelength data from space, stratospheric, and ground-based observatories. Education: M.S. in Astronomy (New Mexico State University), M.S. and Ph.D. in Physics (Brown University), Postdoctoral Fellow at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. She transitioned to Northeastern as an ADVANCE Future Faculty Fellow before becoming a tenure-track faculty member in 2022. Research Interests: Dark matter interactions, galaxy cluster dynamics, gravitational lensing techniques, and next-generation observational platforms. Her team develops advanced algorithms and instrumentation for high-resolution imaging. Recent Contributions: COSMOS-Web has enabled unprecedented observations of distant galaxies using JWST, while SuperBIT's stratospheric flights provide diffraction-limited data. Key publications focus on lensing surveys, data reduction techniques, and dark matter-halo relationships. Awards: Recognized as a Northeastern ADVANCE Future Faculty Fellow. Media Engagement: Regularly comments on space exploration, asteroid risks, and cosmic phenomena for public outlets.

• Astrophysics
• Cosmology
• Weak Gravitational Lensing
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Dori Bejleri is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Maryland, College Park. Prior to this, he was a Benjamin Peirce and NSF postdoctoral fellow at Harvard University (2019–2023) and an NSF postdoctoral fellow at MIT (2018–2019). He earned his PhD in 2018 from Brown University under Dan Abramovich's supervision. His research focuses on algebraic geometry, particularly moduli spaces and birational geometry, with connections to number theory, enumerative geometry, combinatorics, and geometric representation theory. His work is supported by NSF grant DMS-2401483. He has organized several academic events, including the JHU-UMD Algebra and Number Theory Day (2024) and the Perspectives on Moduli in Algebraic Geometry conference (2025). Bejleri has taught graduate courses such as Rationality Questions in Algebraic Geometry (Spring 2022), Birational Geometry of Algebraic Varieties (Fall 2020), and Moduli Spaces in Algebraic Geometry (Fall 2019). His research spans topics like wall-crossing phenomena in moduli spaces, compactifications of elliptic surfaces, and motivic Hilbert zeta functions. He has also contributed to the study of stable log pairs and geometric representation theory. His teaching and research reflect a commitment to advancing foundational questions in algebraic geometry while engaging with interdisciplinary connections. His academic contributions include organizing seminars and mentoring students through advanced topics in geometry and topology.

• Algebraic Geometry
• Moduli Spaces
• Birational Geometry
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William B. Johnson is a Distinguished Professor of Mathematics and holder of the A.G. & M.E. Owen Chair at Texas A&M University's Mathematics Department. His research focuses on Functional Analysis and Probability Theory, with significant contributions to Banach space theory and operator theory. He has been recognized with the 2007 Stefan Banach Medal. Education: B.A. from Southern Methodist University (1966), Ph.D. from Iowa State University (1969). Research interests include functional analysis, probability theory, and the Workshop in Analysis and Probability. He serves on editorial boards for journals such as Extracta Mathematicae , Positivity , and the Houston Journal of Mathematics . Notable awards include the 2007 Stefan Banach Medal. His recent work addresses topics like closed ideals in operator spaces, Schauder bases, and trace properties in Banach spaces. He advises no listed students but collaborates widely, including with G. Schechtman and G. Pisier. His research has implications for the structure of Banach spaces and operator algebras.

• Functional Analysis
• Probability Theory
• Mathematics

Giuliano Casale is a Professor in the Department of Computing at Imperial College London, leading the Quality of Service Research Lab (QORE). His research focuses on performance assurance, resource management, and fault-tolerance in distributed systems. He teaches courses on Probability and Statistics and Scheduling and Resource Allocation at undergraduate and Master’s levels. Casale’s work spans cloud computing, edge AI, and machine learning applications in system modeling. Key contributions include methodologies for performance engineering, anomaly detection, and automated resource management in large-scale systems. He actively participates in international conferences, delivering keynote speeches on topics such as performance evaluation and AI-driven systems. His research integrates queueing theory, machine learning, and generative models to address challenges in distributed software systems. Casale also engages in service activities like PhD admissions tutoring and collaborates on projects involving resilience planning and cloud service optimization. His lab, QORE, emphasizes practical solutions for real-world distributed systems, including edge federations and serverless architectures. Casale’s work bridges theoretical performance analysis with industrial applications, contributing to advancements in both academia and industry.

• Performance Engineering
• Cloud Computing
• Resource Management
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Abbas Edalat is a Professor of Computer Science and Mathematics at Imperial College London, and an Adjunct Professor at the Institute for Research in Fundamental Sciences, Tehran. He leads two research groups: Algorithmic Human Development and Continuous Data-Types and Exact Computation. His work spans computational mathematics, psychotherapy models, and exact real-number computation. Notably, he received the LICS 2017 Test-of-Time Award for foundational contributions to logic in computer science. Research interests include self-attachment psychotherapy, computational differential calculus, topology, and bisimulation in probabilistic systems. He has pioneered exact computation frameworks for real numbers, geometry, and dynamical systems, with applications in neuroscience and artificial intelligence. Professional activities include keynote talks at conferences like IJCNN and workshops on psychotherapy in Iran and the UK. Teaching includes advanced courses on dynamical systems, quantum computing, and computational techniques. He advises PhD students globally and chairs initiatives like the Science and Arts Foundation to expand educational access in developing nations. His interdisciplinary work bridges mathematics, computer science, and clinical psychology.

• Computer Science
• Mathematics
• Exact Computation
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Dr. Graeme Peter Desmond Wilkin is a Lecturer in Pure Mathematics at the University of York, where he serves as Undergraduate Admissions Officer for the Department of Mathematics. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Melbourne and earned his PhD from Brown University in 2006. Prior to joining York, he held academic positions at Johns Hopkins University, the University of Colorado, and the National University of Singapore. His educational background includes: Undergraduate studies at the University of Melbourne PhD from Brown University (2006) Dr. Wilkin specializes in the topology and geometry of moduli spaces that arise in gauge theory, with particular focus on Higgs bundles and quiver varieties . His research employs diverse techniques from differential geometry, geometric analysis, algebraic geometry, and representation theory, with special emphasis on Morse theory and geometric flows . His work has significant connections to theoretical physics, particularly in areas related to quantum field theory and string theory. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on the geometric and topological properties of moduli spaces, with increasing attention to the analytical aspects of Morse theory on singular spaces. His research demonstrates strong connections between pure mathematics and theoretical physics, particularly in how geometric structures relate to physical phenomena. While maintaining a strong theoretical foundation, his recent work shows growing interest in computational aspects of these complex geometric structures. Dr. Wilkin actively supervises graduate students and has secured multiple research grants. His current project "Geometry of very stable and wobbly bundles" runs from October 2024 to September 2025. Previous projects include "Algebraic and Analytic Methods in Gauge Theory" and "Geometry and Topology of Singular Spaces." Principal Investigator on "Geometry of very stable and wobbly bundles" (2024-2025) Principal Investigator on "Algebraic and Analytic Methods in Gauge Theory" (2024) Researcher on "Geometry and Topology of Singular Spaces" (2018-2019) He is an active member of the "Geometry and Analysis" research group at the University of York and frequently participates in international conferences and collaborative research projects across multiple countries. His upcoming activities include organizing the "New Frontiers in Gauge Theory, Topology and Physics" conference scheduled for September-October 2026.

• Geometry
• Topology
• Gauge Theory
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Bassam Bamieh is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), with affiliate roles in Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Center for Control, Dynamical Systems and Computation (CCDC). His research focuses on control systems, dynamical systems, and their applications in fluid mechanics, quantum control, and network science. He holds fellowships from IEEE and IFAC and has received accolades such as the NSF Early Career Award and IEEE Distinguished Lecturer designation. Education: B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering and Physics from Valparaiso University (1983), M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Rice University (1986, 1992). Formerly an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1991–98). Research interests span robust and optimal control, distributed systems, shear flow turbulence, and thermoacoustic energy conversion. He has authored over 200 publications and pioneered work in spatially invariant systems and network controllability. His teaching includes courses on linear systems, vibrations, and control systems design. Awards include the IEEE Axelby Award (twice), Hugo Schuck Best Paper Award, and recognition for student research mentorship (e.g., Outstanding Student Paper Awards at CDC and IFAC NecSys22). His group collaborates across disciplines, integrating mathematical analysis with engineering applications.

• Control Systems
• Dynamical Systems
• Quantum Control
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Associate Professor Maria Papathanasiou holds a position at the Department of History and Archaeology, School of Philosophy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Her research focuses on modern European history (1789–1939), emphasizing transnational contexts in central, western, and northern Europe. Key areas include childhood, family structures, gender, labor dynamics, rural/urban societies, material culture, and historical anthropology. Education: Bachelor of Arts in History, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (1989, with Excellency) Master of Science in International History, London School of Economics and Political Science (1991, Distinction) PhD in Social and Economic History, University of Vienna (1996, Distinction) Research Interests: Her work examines socio-economic and cultural dimensions of childhood, labor, and gender in 19th–20th century Europe. Notable themes include child labor in Austria, artisan migration, rural women's labor, and urban childhood experiences in Vienna. She employs comparative methodologies to analyze transnational phenomena like youth movements in interwar Germany and rural-urban contrasts. Publications: Her scholarship spans monographs (e.g., on childhood in central Europe and itinerant craftsmen) and peer-reviewed articles in journals such as Jahrbuch für Wirtschaftsgeschichte and Ethnologia online . Recent works address urban crisis historiography and the intersection of gender and labor in rural Austria. Awards/Grants: No specific awards mentioned, though her work has been reviewed in prestigious journals like the Journal of Modern History and Austrian History Yearbook . Advising: No listed advisees, though her research mentorship is implied through academic output. Labs/Teams: No dedicated lab mentioned, but collaborates with institutions like the International Institute of Social History (IISH).

• Modern European History
• Childhood and Youth Studies
• Family and Gender History
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Endrit Hoxha is an Associate Professor at the Department of the Built Environment within the Faculty of Engineering and Science at Aalborg University. His research focuses on sustainability in construction, particularly life cycle assessment (LCA), environmental impact analysis, and circular economy strategies. He leads and co-supervises multiple PhD projects, including studies on LCA tools for carbon-optimized fire safety in biobased buildings and climate impact analysis of EU building materials. His work integrates environmental product declarations (EPDs), BIM technologies, and policy frameworks to address climate mitigation and sustainable practices in the built environment. Projects include Nordic harmonization of LCA methodologies and analysis of greenhouse gas emissions in construction. Key research areas: Sustainable construction, LCA, circularity, and policy-driven environmental mitigation. Consultancy involvement in environmental impact assessments of construction practices. Dr. Hoxha's recent publications emphasize circular building stock modeling, fire protection system environmental impacts, and light source sustainability. He has received recognition, such as the Sweco Transform Award for innovative master thesis projects. His work bridges academic research with practical applications, influencing both industry standards and policy development. Advisees include Kanafani, Dormohamadi, and Tozan, focusing on LCA methodologies and mitigation strategies. Labs/teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary groups on building lifecycle analysis and sustainability metrics.

• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
• Sustainable construction
• Environmental Impact
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Jeffrey Doser is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Forestry and Environmental Resources at North Carolina State University (NC State), within the College of Natural Resources. His research focuses on ecological modeling, species distribution analysis, spatial statistics, and biodiversity monitoring. He specializes in developing R software tools for ecological data analysis, such as the spAbundance and spOccupancy packages. His work emphasizes improving statistical methods for occupancy models, integrating acoustic and survey data, and addressing environmental challenges like invasive species and climate change impacts on ecosystems. Key research themes include species-environment interactions, spatially varying coefficients in ecological models, and functional reproducibility in scientific coding. His recent studies address topics such as American chestnut restoration, wild bee community dynamics, and early detection of invasive aquatic species. Doser collaborates on interdisciplinary projects involving forest inventory, avian soundscapes, and long-term ecological monitoring. His publications (2020–2025) highlight methodological advancements in species distribution modeling, occupancy frameworks for multi-season data, and applications of Bayesian approaches. He advocates for rigorous statistical practices and reproducible research in ecology.

• Ecological Modeling
• Species Distribution Analysis
• Spatial Statistics
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Dr. Biswajit Ojha is a Research Fellow in the Department of Mathematics, Physics and Electrical Engineering at Northumbria University. He holds a PhD in Physics from the Indian Institute of Geomagnetism, where his dissertation focused on solar wind control of wave activity in the magnetosphere. His research expertise centers on space plasma physics, particularly electromagnetic phenomena in Earth's magnetosphere, solar wind interactions, and radiation belt dynamics. Ojha's research investigates fundamental plasma processes including wave-particle interactions, pitch angle scattering of relativistic electrons, and electromagnetic ion cyclotron (EMIC) wave emissions. His work utilizes spacecraft data from missions like THEMIS and ARTEMIS to analyze space weather phenomena and magnetospheric responses to solar activity. His publications demonstrate consistent focus on wave dynamics during geomagnetic disturbances, radiation belt electron behavior, and multi-point analysis of magnetospheric phenomena. Recent work advances understanding of coexisting wave modes and their role in energetic particle precipitation.

• Space Physics
• Magnetosphere Dynamics
• Solar Wind Interactions
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Hans-Joachim Hein is a Professor at the University of Münster 's Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, affiliated with the Mathematisches Institut. He serves as an Investigator in Mathematics Münster (MM) and participates in the Collaborative Research Centre (CRC) 1442 Geometry: Deformations and Rigidity , leading projects B05 and B06. Research Interests: Differential geometry of complex and Einstein manifolds Geometric analysis of PDEs and singular spaces Collapsing metrics in Calabi-Yau geometry Asymptotic structures in Ricci-flat and Kähler metrics Recent Publications focus on Calabi-Yau metrics, Ricci flow, and singular perturbations, including studies on collapsing manifolds, gravitational instantons, and renormalized volume computations. Projects: Topics in Mathematics Münster T6/T7; CRC 1442 B05 ( Scalar curvature between Kähler and spin ) and B06 ( Einstein 4-manifolds with two commuting Killing vectors ).

• Differential Geometry
• Kähler Geometry
• Einstein Metrics
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Prof. Anne PICHON is a Professor at the University of Aix-Marseille and a member of the Institut de Mathématiques de Marseille (I2M). She holds leadership positions, including membership in the CoNRS (National Committee of CNRS) section 41 since 2021 and directorship of the FRUMAM (Research Federation of Mathematics Units of Marseille) from 2018 to 2022. Her research focuses on topology and geometry of singular spaces, algebraic geometry, and low-dimensional topology. She coordinates the ANR project LISA (2017–2022) and serves as an associate editor for the Journal of Singularities . Her work explores Lipschitz geometry, metric properties of singularities, and their classification. She actively participates in seminars like the Marseille Geometry and Topology Seminar and the Rauzy Seminar. PICHON’s contributions bridge geometric analysis with algebraic structures, emphasizing both theoretical and applied aspects of singularity theory. Research Interests Topology and geometry of singular spaces and morphisms Algebraic geometry, particularly singularities of complex spaces Lipschitz geometry of singularities and metric invariants Low-dimensional topology and fiber structures Key Activities ANR Project LISA Coordinator (2017–2022) Member of GDR Singularities and Applications Editorial Board, Journal of Singularities Leadership roles in FRUMAM and CoNRS Labs/Teams She contributes to the Institut de Mathématiques de Marseille (I2M) and collaborates within the FRUMAM federation, fostering interdisciplinary research in geometry and topology.

• Algebraic Geometry
• Topology
• Low-Dimensional Topology
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Duong H. Phong is a Professor of Mathematics at Columbia University, specializing in complex geometry and geometric analysis. He earned his Ph.D. from Princeton University (1977) under Elias M. Stein. His research focuses on nonlinear partial differential equations, Kähler-Ricci flow, and mathematical physics. He has advised over 25 doctoral students, including notable figures like Jian Song and Tristan Collins. Phong serves as Editor-in-Chief of Mathematics Research Letters and sits on editorial boards for journals such as Annals of PDE and Asian Journal of Mathematics . He organizes conferences on analysis and geometry, including the 2013 Analysis, Complex Geometry, and Mathematical Physics event. His teaching includes advanced courses on complex analysis and Riemann surfaces. Phong collaborates internationally and maintains active research in geometric evolution equations, Calabi-Yau manifolds, and boundary value problems in statistical mechanics.

• Complex Geometry
• Differential Geometry
• Partial Differential Equations
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Max Fathi is a Professor of Mathematics at Université Paris Cité, affiliated with the Laboratoire Jacques-Louis Lions (LJLL) and Laboratoire de Probabilités, Statistique et Modélisation (LPSM). He concurrently holds a part-time teaching position at the Department of Mathematics and Applications (DMA) at École Normale Supérieure (ENS). Since 2023, he has been a member of the Institut Universitaire de France (IUF), a prestigious national research fellowship in France. He completed his PhD in 2013 at Université Pierre et Marie Curie under Cédric Villani, followed by a postdoctoral position at the University of California, Berkeley with Lawrence C. Evans and Fraydoun Rezakhanlou. Previously, he was a CNRS researcher at the Institut de Mathématiques de Toulouse before joining Université Paris Cité. His habilitation thesis (2019) focuses on optimal transport applications in analysis and probability. Fathi's research centers on optimal transport theory, particularly its applications to analysis, probability, and statistical physics. Key topics include interacting particle systems, functional inequalities (e.g., Poincaré, log-Sobolev), high-dimensional phenomena, Ricci curvature in discrete/continuous spaces, Stein's method, concentration of measure, and numerical methods for stochastic dynamics. His work is supported by the ANR project 'Conviviality.' He has delivered courses on functional analysis at ENS and participated in summer schools, including an MSRI course on functional inequalities and localization techniques. His teaching materials include lecture notes on optimal transport and stochastic processes. His contributions have been recognized through awards such as the IUF membership. Notable research collaborations include work with Thomas Courtade, Matthias Erbar, and Gabriel Stoltz on topics ranging from stability estimates of inequalities to hypocoercivity and numerical analysis of stochastic systems.

• Optimal Transport
• Probability Theory
• Statistical Physics
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