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Themis BowcockView profile

Professor

• Particle Physics
• Quantum Technologies
• Neutrino Physics
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Professor Themis Bowcock is an experimental particle physicist at the University of Liverpool's Department of Physics, where he served as Head of Particle Physics from 2011 to 2019. He leads major international experiments including LHCb at CERN, g-2 at Fermilab, and neutrino projects in Japan and Canada. His research focuses on fundamental questions in particle physics through precision measurements at energy and intensity frontiers. Education: PhD, University College Dublin (2008) MSc, University of Geneva (2005) Research Interests: Professor Bowcock's work spans experimental particle physics with emphasis on quantum technologies, neutrino properties, dark matter detection, and machine learning applications. He leads initiatives exploring the matter-antimatter asymmetry, neutrino oscillations, and novel quantum sensor development for dark energy measurements. His group maintains strong collaborations with theoretical physics and engineering disciplines. Publication Trends: Recent articles (2025) demonstrate focus on rare particle decays, symmetry violations, heavy flavor physics, and quark-gluon plasma studies using LHCb and other collider data. Work emphasizes precision tests of the Standard Model and searches for new physics through baryon decays, angular analyses, and correlation measurements. Awards & Honors: Visiting Chair, University College Dublin (2008) CERN Scientific Associate (2009) Advising & Funding: Has supervised 10+ PhD/MSc theses on particle detectors, muon experiments, and machine learning applications. Secured substantial grants including: STFC Consolidated Grant (€5M+, 2019-2025) LHCb Upgrade II funding g-2 experiment instrumentation grants Quantum technology development awards Collaborations: Leads the Liverpool Particle Physics group and maintains key roles in: LHCb VELO detector development Fermilab g-2 tracking systems DUNE neutrino experiment CERN RD50 sensor research

• Particle Physics
• Experimental Physics
• Muon Physics
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Dr. Joe Price is a Lecturer at the University of Liverpool with primary research activities at Fermilab (USA), where he contributes to the g-2 and Mu2e particle physics experiments. His work focuses on precision measurements of muon properties, including developing tracking detectors and analysis algorithms for the g-2 experiment's storage ring monitoring systems. His research explores particle physics phenomena through experimental approaches, specializing in: Muon anomalous magnetic moment measurements Beam dynamics and particle accelerator physics Magnetic field metrology for high-precision experiments Computational methods for particle tracking He contributes to major collaborative grants including: INTENSE (EUROPEAN COMMISSION, 2022-2024): Particle physics at high-intensity frontiers Experimental Particle Physics Consolidated Grant (UKRI, 2022-2026) Teaching responsibilities include coordinating and instructing computational physics courses: PHYS105 (Introduction to Computational Physics), PHYS205 (Computational Physics), PHYS305 (Computational Modelling), PHYS108 (Mathematics for Physicists II), and PHYS106 (Practical Physics I).

• High Energy Physics
• Heavy-Ion Collisions
• Quark-Gluon Plasma
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Larissa Bravina is a Professor in the Department of High Energy Physics at the University of Oslo . Her research focuses on heavy-ion collisions , quark-gluon plasma , and quantum chromodynamics (QCD) . Email: larissa.bravina@fys.uio.no Her recent publications analyze thermalization , viscosity ratios , hyperon polarization , and QCD phase transitions using data from the NICA , FAIR , and LHC experiments. Key subfields include elliptic/triangular flow , equation of state , and nanoantenna applications in laser-induced fusion. She collaborates extensively with international teams, contributing to HYDJET++ and PACIAE models for simulating ultrarelativistic collisions . Research spans shear viscosity , chemical freeze-out , and resonance decays in nuclear matter.

Penelope LarsenView profile

Lecturer

• Exercise Physiology
• Sleep Science
• Appetite Regulation
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Penelope Larsen is a Lecturer at the School of Allied Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences, Charles Sturt University. Her research focuses on sleep physiology, military training optimization, appetite regulation, and inclusive practices for deaf students in tertiary education. Key Research Areas: Military training injury prevention, sleep-exercise interactions, women's health, and educational accessibility for deaf individuals. Notable Awards: Executive Dean's Award for Academic Excellence (2014) Barbara Wright Post Graduate Scholarship (2016) Best Poster Award at Sleep DownUnder Conference (2017) Collaborations: Active partnerships with military institutions, sleep research centers, and educational equity organizations. Publications: 26 research outputs across 2016–2025, emphasizing musculoskeletal injury prevention (6), sleep analysis (5), and inclusive pedagogy (3). Larsen applies mixed-method approaches, including experimental and longitudinal studies, supported by qualifications in DEXA scanning and intravenous cannulation. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and education equity.

• Medical Sociology
• Genetics Ethics
• Health Policy
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Dr. Shane Doheny is a Research Associate at Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University, where they are affiliated with the Centre for Innovation Policy Research. With a long-standing research career spanning multiple disciplines, Doheny has established expertise in medical sociology, health policy, and critical theory, with particular focus on genetics, ageing, and citizenship studies. Doheny's research interests center on the complex interplay between knowledge, ethics, and decision-making in healthcare contexts. Their work explores how patients navigate genetic and prenatal testing decisions, particularly when test outcomes serve more personal than clinical utility. Through innovative methodologies including clinical ethnographies and personal diaries, Doheny examines the nuanced experiences of individuals within predictive genetics clinics and fetal medicine settings. Their scholarship critically engages with medical sociology, examining the social dimensions of genetic knowledge, family dynamics in testing contexts, and the ethical responsibilities within healthcare systems. The trajectory of Doheny's publications reveals consistent engagement with critical questions at the intersection of medical practice, ethics, and social theory. Their work spans from foundational studies in critical gerontology and rural ageing to more recent investigations of genomic medicine implementation, patient experiences in genetic testing, and NHS decision-making processes. A recurring theme across their scholarship is the examination of power dynamics, ethical responsibilities, and knowledge production within healthcare systems. Technologies of Prognostication and the Communication of Uncertainty in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit (Welsh Government, £10,634) The UK/Japan Genetics and Genomics Research Network (ESRC/EPSRC, £38,183) Framing the trajectories of decision-making in predictive and prenatal genetic testing (ESRC) Doheny has received significant research funding as principal investigator, co-investigator, and named researcher on multiple projects examining healthcare systems, genetics, and social policy. Their current work focuses on the Cardiff Capital Region's 'Challenge Fund' and the barriers and facilitators to mainstreaming genomics in the NHS, reflecting their ongoing commitment to understanding how innovative solutions develop in response to societal challenges while maintaining critical theoretical engagement with empirical findings.

David GrahamView profile

Lecturer

• Nursing Education
• Simulation in Healthcare
• Technology Enhanced Learning
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David Graham is a Lecturer in adult nursing at the University of York, serving as Academic Lead for Clinical Skills and Simulation, Clinical Skills Unit Manager, and Deputy Chair of the Technology Enhanced Learning group. Previously, he worked in critical care nursing with specialized experience in neuro and cardiac intensive care units. Education: Dip HE Nursing BSc Hons Health Studies Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Education Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice His research focuses on innovative nursing pedagogy through high-fidelity simulation and technology-enhanced learning, directly informed by his clinical background in critical care. He integrates practical skills training across biosciences, ECG interpretation, and life-support techniques to bridge theoretical knowledge with clinical application in nursing education. Graham's scholarly output centers on acute care nursing interventions, exemplified by his 2016 publication on pulmonary oedema management which demonstrates clinical-practice translation in critical care contexts. As an undergraduate Personal Supervisor and Academic Assessor, he mentors nursing students while leading key modules including Biosciences, Knowledge Applied to Nursing Practice (modules 5-6), ECG Interpretation, and Critical Care Nursing. Through his Clinical Skills Unit leadership, Graham directs simulation-based training facilities and teams that deliver hands-on clinical education across life-support, patient handling, and specialty nursing curricula.

• Soil Science
• Environmental Sciences
• Agriculture
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Professor Paul Hallett is a Chair in Soil Physics at the School of Biological Sciences, University of Aberdeen , where he serves as Postgraduate Research Coordinator and Course Tutor for the MSc Soil Science program. His research focuses on plant-soil-microorganism interactions, soil degradation, sustainable agriculture, and critical zone observatories, spanning from fundamental biophysical processes to applied solutions for global food security. BSc in Agriculture (1992) from the University of Guelph PhD in Chemical Engineering (1996) from the University of Birmingham His research explores how plant root traits engineer soil structure, the impact of soil physical conditions on microbial processes, pollutant transport, and resilience to environmental stresses. Recent projects include studying root-soil interactions in rice cultivation, soil carbon dynamics under tillage practices, and microplastic pollution in soils. The 15 most recent publications highlight his work in soil physics, bioremediation, hydrology, and sustainable agricultural engineering. Key themes include root-soil interactions, soil carbon sequestration, bacterial transport modeling, and soil resilience under climate stressors. Professor Hallett collaborates internationally with institutions such as Cornell University, CIMMYT, The James Hutton Institute, and Hawassa University . He has supervised numerous PhD students in multidisciplinary projects, securing grants from NERC, ESRC, BBSRC, and Newton Fund for initiatives like Natural Flood Management and Soil Microplastics research.

Torben FerberView profile

Professor

• Particle Physics
• High Energy Physics
• Flavor Physics
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Prof. Dr. Torben Ferber is a Professor at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), leading the Institute of Experimental Particle Physics (ETP). His research focuses on flavor physics in B-meson decays, searches for dark photons, axion-like particles, and long-lived particles at the Belle II experiment, and future projects like LUXE and DELIGHT. He contributes to detector software development and real-time machine learning algorithms for tracking systems. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate courses on programming, statistics, and particle physics, as well as advanced graduate courses on flavor physics and modern data analysis methods. His group actively collaborates on Belle II's electromagnetic calorimeter reconstruction and explores cutting-edge technologies like GPU acceleration and FPGA-based tracking. Research trends in recent articles emphasize machine learning applications in track reconstruction, CP-violation studies in B-meson decays, and searches for dark matter signatures. His work addresses unresolved questions in the Standard Model, such as discrepancies in CKM matrix element measurements and the origin of matter-antimatter asymmetry. Outreach activities include VR particle detector demonstrations, LEGO models, and masterclasses for students. Supervision of theses spans topics like GPU-accelerated algorithms, FPGA hardware design, and Belle II data analysis. The group adheres to a Code of Conduct promoting inclusivity and respect in academic collaboration.

Ashley Linden-CarmichaelView profile

Associate Professor

• Alcohol and cannabis use
• Intensive longitudinal designs
• Young adulthood
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Ashley Linden-Carmichael is an Associate Professor in the Department of Counseling Psychology and Human Services at the University of Oregon's College of Education. Her research focuses on identifying patterns and mechanisms of high-risk alcohol and cannabis use among young adults, leveraging intensive longitudinal data and advanced statistical methods. She holds a PhD in Applied Experimental Psychology from Old Dominion University (2016) and previously served as faculty at Penn State's Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Research Center. Dr. Linden-Carmichael’s work emphasizes understanding the dynamic interplay between psychosocial factors, substance use behaviors, and health outcomes. Key areas of interest include blackout drinking, polysubstance co-use, and the role of affect and stress in daily substance use. She has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles and serves on editorial boards for Psychology of Addictive Behaviors and the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs . Her federally funded grants include support from NIAAA, NIDA, and NIMH. Awards include the NIH Clinical Research Loan Repayment Program (2017) and the Research Society on Alcohol’s Junior Investigator Award (2017). Dr. Linden-Carmichael advocates for innovative methodological approaches, including time-varying effect modeling and mixed-methods designs, to advance prevention science.

Shima ShahabView profile

Associate Professor

• Structural Dynamics
• Wave Propagation
• Smart Materials
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Shima Shahab is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech, with a secondary appointment at the Virginia Tech Research Center (VTRC) in Arlington, VA. She directs the Multiphysics Intelligent and Dynamical Systems (MInDS) Laboratory, focusing on structural dynamics, wave propagation in smart materials, and ultrasound-driven technologies. Her research spans applications like wireless acoustic power transfer, acoustic holograms, and biomedical devices. Education: Ph.D. (2015), M.S. (2013), and B.S. (2004) in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Kerman (Iran), and Georgia Tech, respectively. Research interests include ultrasound-responsive polymers, nonlinear acoustics, and interdisciplinary systems. Key achievements: NSF CAREER Award (2022), Gary Anderson Early Achievement Award (2023), and recognition as an Emerging Leader in Smart Materials (2024). She has published extensively and collaborates across engineering and liberal arts fields. Grants and funding include NSF awards totaling $3.8M for MInDS, including CAREER and EAGER grants. Her lab supports 13 PhD candidates and 20 undergraduates. Awards also include ASME honors and fellowships like the Mary V. Jones Faculty Fellowship. Labs/Teams: MInDS Lab (focusing on multiphysics systems) and collaborations with biomedical engineering, mining safety, and arts disciplines.

Christine SpenceView profile

Associate Professor

• Early Childhood Special Education
• Infant Mental Health
• Family-Centered Practices
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Dr. Christine Spence is an Associate Professor at Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Education, serving as program faculty for Virginia Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) and coordinator for Early Childhood Special Education programs. She holds a Ph.D. in special education from University of Illinois, M.M. in music therapy from Florida State University, and dual B.S. in psychology/B.M. in music from University of Florida. Her research focuses on three primary areas: personnel preparation emphasizing culturally responsive teaching; amplifying voices of families engaged with disability services; and investigating inter-system collaboration within early childhood frameworks. Current investigations examine infant-toddler disabilities, family-centered coaching practices, and early childhood system development. Publications over the past five years demonstrate strong focus on family-centered intervention strategies, professional development models, and equity in service delivery. Recurring themes include ethical service provision, trauma-informed approaches, interdisciplinary collaboration, and reducing disparities for vulnerable populations. Research consistently addresses implementation science within early childhood systems. Dr. Spence mentors graduate researchers including Bentley, Stuyvenberg, Brown Ruiz, Jones, O’Grady, and Sulinski. As program coordinator, she oversees curriculum development and field experiences for early childhood special education students.

Hiroshi SawadaView profile

Associate Professor

• High-Energy-Density Physics
• Laser-Plasma Interaction
• Relativistic Electron Generation
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Hiroshi Sawada is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Nevada Reno. His research focuses on high-energy-density physics, laser-driven plasma generation, and diagnostics development for inertial confinement fusion. Education Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Rochester (2008) M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Rochester (2001) B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Kindai University, Japan (2000) Research Interests Prof. Sawada investigates: Ultrafast heating of solid-density matter using short-pulse lasers and XFELs. Relativistic electron generation for applications in fusion energy and radiography. Development of advanced diagnostics (monochromatic imaging, bremsstrahlung analysis). Magnetically driven compression of warm dense matter via combined laser-pulsed power experiments. Publication Trends Recent work (2021–2025) emphasizes spatiotemporal imaging of electron transport in plasmas using XFELs, hybrid PIC simulations for electron characterization, and target engineering for laser fusion. Over 50% of publications involve experimental work at facilities like SACLA and OMEGA EP. Awards No major awards listed in available data. Advising and Labs Leads experiments at UNR’s Zebra Pulsed Power Laboratory (Leopard laser + Zebra generator). Advised 11+ students on projects in plasma diagnostics, hybrid PIC modeling, and laser-target optimization. Collaborates with SLAC, LLE Rochester, and ILE Osaka.

Andreas BeckerView profile

Professor

• Ultrafast Phenomena
• Attosecond Science
• Laser-Matter Interaction
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Andreas Becker is a Distinguished Professor of Physics at the University of Colorado Boulder and a Fellow at JILA, a joint institute with NIST. His research focuses on ultrafast phenomena in atoms, molecules, and clusters, particularly attosecond electron dynamics, coherent control, and molecular imaging using intense laser pulses. He develops theoretical methods to analyze interactions between matter and ultrashort (femtosecond/attosecond) laser fields, including high-harmonic generation and ionization processes. Key achievements include pioneering work on elliptically polarized high-harmonic generation, attosecond streaking time delays, and imaging ring-current wave packets in helium. He leads a collaborative group bridging theory and experiment, supported by grants such as the NSF Physics Frontiers Center (PFC) award. Notable honors include the Optica Fellowship (2023) and CU’s Distinguished Professor title (2021). His research spans attosecond science, multiphoton processes, and multielectron effects, with applications in XUV to mid-infrared laser technologies. He actively contributes to theoretical frameworks for ultrafast dynamics, emphasizing coherent control and plasma-state evolution. Current projects explore vacuum ultraviolet pulse characterization and spatial chirp effects in harmonic generation.

• Physical activity
• Health coaching
• Well-being
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Assoc Prof Nicola Burton is an Associate Professor at the School of Applied Psychology, Griffith University, with a research focus on behavioral, emotional, and social aspects of health and well-being. Her work spans physical activity, resilience, and lifestyle interventions for chronic conditions, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goal 3.4. Her research integrates psychology and public health, addressing mental and physical health through individual, organizational, and community-based approaches. She leads multidisciplinary collaborations with experts in medicine, nutrition, nursing, and public health. PhD in Public Health (QUT, 2006) Master of Clinical Psychology (University of Queensland, 1992) Bachelor of Science (University of Queensland, 1988) Research interests include physical activity participation patterns, behavior change programs (health coaching, lifestyle counseling), sleep beliefs, and well-being outcomes. She evaluates interventions for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and arthritis, emphasizing socioecological determinants. Her 15 most recent publications (2025–2024) span clinical trials, digital health interventions, and behavioral epidemiology. They address chronic disease management (diabetes, arthritis, kidney disease), exercise physiology, and technology-assisted lifestyle changes. Fellow, Australian Psychological Society College for Health Psychologists Fellow, Australian Psychological Society College for Clinical Psychologists Editorial Board Member, International Journal of Environmental Research & Public Health She has secured ~$7 million in grants, including MRFF and Diabetes Australia funding, and collaborates with government bodies like the Queensland Curriculum Assessment Authority. Her work informs Australia's Physical Activity Guidelines and clinical toolkits for cancer and rheumatoid arthritis.

Tobias WittingView profile

Researcher

• Attosecond Physics
• Ultrafast Laser Physics
• Nonlinear Optics
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Dr. Tobias Witting is a Senior Scientist at the Max Born Institute for Nonlinear Optics and Short Pulse Spectroscopy (MBI), Berlin, Germany, within the Department A2: Ultrafast XUV-Physics. His research focuses on attosecond science, ultrafast laser physics, and the development of cutting-edge laser technologies. He holds a DPhil in Atomic & Laser Physics from the University of Oxford (2005–2009) and a Diplom-Physiker from the University of Münster, Germany (2003–2005). **Research Interests**: Attosecond physics, nonlinear optics, high-harmonic generation, ultrafast pulse compression, and XUV spectroscopy. His work includes developing OPCPA systems for attosecond pump-probe experiments, phase-locking of attosecond pulse pairs, and characterizing ultrafast laser pulses at extreme intensities. **Key Projects**: Member of projects such as 'Ultrafast Laser Physics and Nonlinear Optics', 'Time-resolved XUV science', and 'Implementation of Lasers and Measuring Techniques'. He contributes to advancing attosecond pump-probe techniques, achieving terawatt-level pulse compression, and creating high-repetition-rate laser sources for real-time electron dynamics studies. **Publications**: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles in journals like Science Advances , Optics Letters , and Physical Review Letters , focusing on attosecond metrology, ultrafast dynamics, and laser technology. Notable works include 'Terawatt-level three-stage pulse compression' (2024) and 'Control of photoelectron-ion entanglement in H₂' (2023). **Labs & Teams**: Part of MBI’s Division A and the Quantum Optics and Laser Science group at Imperial College London (past affiliation). His research integrates theoretical and experimental approaches to advance attosecond science and its applications in materials and molecular physics.