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• Medical Geography
• Health Geography
• GIS Applications
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Neng Wan is a Professor of Geography and Director of the Utah Geo-Health Lab at the University of Utah's School of Environment, Society & Sustainability. His work bridges geography, public health, and spatial analysis to address critical healthcare access and environmental health issues. Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor of Geography at the University of Utah from 2014-2019. Dr. Wan earned his BS in Geodesy from Wuhan University in 2003, followed by an MS in Cartography and GIS from the same institution in 2006. He completed his PhD in Geography from Texas State University-San Marcos in 2011. His research focuses on applying GIS and spatial methods to understand public health and environmental health problems. Current research projects include mHealth-supported health behavior research, access to healthcare, health disparities, and health consequences of pesticide exposure. His work demonstrates how spatial patterns influence health outcomes, particularly in emergency surgical care, telemedicine utilization, and pandemic responses. Dr. Wan's approach integrates advanced geospatial techniques with public health questions to reveal patterns that might otherwise remain hidden in traditional analyses. Analysis of his recent publications shows a consistent focus on healthcare access disparities, with particular attention to how social vulnerability, geography, and infrastructure impact health outcomes. His work increasingly incorporates network analysis and advanced spatial statistics to model complex healthcare systems. Recent studies examine telemedicine adoption patterns, emergency surgical care networks, and spatial patterns of discrimination during the pandemic. Presidential Scholar Award (2023, University of Utah) Dr. Wan has secured multiple grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), American Cancer Society, and other organizations to support his research on healthcare access disparities, mobile health interventions, and spatial epidemiology. His teaching includes advanced GIS methods, GIS & Public Health, and Health-Global Pandemics courses, where he trains students in applying spatial methods to health problems. As Director of the Utah Geo-Health Lab, Dr. Wan leads a research team that develops and applies innovative geospatial methods to address pressing public health challenges, particularly those related to health disparities and access to care. The lab's work has direct implications for healthcare system design, resource allocation, and policy interventions aimed at reducing geographic health disparities.

Julia WolfView profile

Professor

• Arithmetic Combinatorics
• Harmonic Analysis
• Analytic Number Theory
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Julia Wolf is a Professor of Pure Mathematics at the University of Cambridge, affiliated with the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics (DPMMS) and Trinity College. Her research focuses on arithmetic combinatorics, harmonic analysis, and analytic number theory, with interdisciplinary connections to model theory, discrete geometry, and theoretical computer science. She holds an EPSRC Open Fellowship and has organized events like the Warwick-Oxbridge-Manchester-Bristol-London (WOMBL) meetings. Wolf teaches advanced courses such as 'Higher-Order Uniformity' and 'Analytic Number Theory,' emphasizing structure and applications. Her work bridges combinatorial, analytic, and algebraic techniques, addressing problems like polynomial configurations in primes, extremal hypergraph theory, and Ramsey multiplicity. Recent research includes structural stability in finite abelian groups and applications of model theory to additive combinatorics. Wolf actively promotes open-access publishing and has mentored numerous postdoctoral researchers and students through initiatives like the Philippa Fawcett Internship Programme. She also contributes to academic equity efforts, such as gender-inclusive hiring in mathematics. Professional activities include editorial roles, conference organization (e.g., the Simons Institute's Pseudorandomness program), and leadership in collaborative projects like the 'Combinatorics Meets Model Theory' workshop. Her grants and fellowships underscore her contributions to advancing discrete mathematics and fostering international academic networks.

David MillerView profile

Professor

• Philosophy of Science
• Critical Rationalism
• Epistemology
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David Miller is a prominent philosopher known for his work in the philosophy of science, critical rationalism, and epistemology. He was an assistant to Karl Popper and collaborated with him extensively. Miller taught at the University of Warwick and held academic positions globally. His research focuses on logical foundations, probability theory, and the critique of inductive reasoning. He authored influential books like Critical Rationalism: A Restatement & Defence (1994) and Out of Error (2006). Miller's work challenges traditional justificationist approaches and advocates for critical rationalism as a framework for scientific and philosophical inquiry. His publications span journals such as Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society and Philosophia Scientiæ . He has also engaged in editorial roles, including co-editing Karl Popper: A Centenary Assessment (2006). Miller’s contributions address topics like falsificationism, propensities in probability, and deductivist decision-making. His recent work includes critiques of postmodernism and defenses of Popper’s legacy. He remains active in international academic discussions, contributing to conferences and symposia on critical rationalism.

• Convex Geometry
• Geometric Tomography
• Integral Geometry
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Daniel A. Klain is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics & Statistics at the University of Massachusetts Lowell , part of the College of Sciences. His career focuses on geometric and discrete mathematics, with significant contributions to Convex Geometry and its intersections with probability and combinatorics. Education: Ph.D. in Mathematics (1994), Massachusetts Institute of Technology B.S. in Mathematics (1990), Massachusetts Institute of Technology Research Interests span Convex Geometry, Geometric Tomography, Integral Geometry, and Combinatorics. His work explores geometric inequalities, valuations, and symmetrization techniques, often bridging classical geometry with modern probabilistic and discrete methods. Article Trends highlight his focus on Convex Geometry and Integral Geometry, with studies on Steiner symmetrization, shadow covering, and valuations. His publications also reflect interests in geometric probability, number theory, and educational insights. Scientific Awards and Grants: Mathematical Sciences Teaching Excellence Award (2010, 2003) Sigma Xi Young Faculty Award (2000) Jon A. Bucsela Prize in Mathematics (1990) NSF Graduate Fellowship (1990) National Merit Scholar (1986) NSF grants (2003, 1998, 1996) for convex geometry and geometric analysis Service and Collaborations: Active in teaching, research, and academic service, Klain has co-authored works in geometric probability and presented at numerous international workshops and seminars. His career integrates rigorous mathematical inquiry with educational innovation.

• Public Law
• Constitutional Law
• Environmental Law
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Professor Simona Cristea, PhD, is a distinguished academic at the University of Bucharest’s Faculty of Law, holding a tenured position in the Public Law Department. She serves as a core faculty member contributing to academic leadership through her involvement in the Faculty’s governance bodies and research centers. Her email is simona.cristea@drept.unibuc.ro. Her research focuses on public law, environmental law, urban legal frameworks, and general legal theory. She has authored foundational texts on legal theory and jurisprudence, while also engaging with contemporary issues like sustainable development and urban planning regulations. Her work frequently bridges Romanian legal practice with comparative legal studies, particularly in European and international contexts. Professor Cristea’s recent publications highlight thematic trends in urban law jurisprudence, environmental protection mechanisms, and doctrinal analysis of legal systems. She has written extensively on administrative law procedures related to construction permits and urban development, reflecting her expertise in regulatory governance. While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, her prolific publication record and academic contributions indicate significant scholarly recognition. She is actively involved in educational initiatives such as the British Law Center and the Bucharest Pre-Moot program, fostering legal education and international collaboration. Her advisory role extends to academic programs and research centers like the Centre for Studies in Competition Law and the Human Rights Centre. She collaborates with international networks such as the Rotterdam Law Network and ELPIS, enhancing interdisciplinary legal research. Professor Cristea’s academic activities include leading seminars and workshops, as evidenced by her seminar manuals on legal doctrine and jurisprudence. She maintains strong ties with the legal profession through her participation in moot court competitions and judicial training programs.

Zhou YingView profile

Associate Professor

• Seismology
• Geophysics
• Computational Seismology
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Zhou Ying is an Associate Professor of Geophysics at Virginia Tech's College of Science, Department of Geosciences. Her research focuses on understanding seismic heterogeneities in the Earth's interior through finite-frequency wave propagation theory and diffractional tomography. Ph.D. in Geophysics from Princeton University (2005) Her research interests include: Seismic Wave Propagation in Heterogeneous Media Global and Computational Seismology Finite-Frequency Seismic Tomography 3-D Anelasticity (Q) Structure in the Mantle Seismic Anisotropy in the Upper Mantle and Transition Zone Core-Diffracted Waves and Core-Mantle Boundary Structure Signal Processing and Array Data Analysis Zhou's 15 most recent publications span seismology, geophysics, and unexpected interdisciplinary topics like molecular biology. Most studies focus on mantle discontinuities, finite-frequency tomography, and outer core dynamics, with specific attention to 410-km/660-km discontinuities and surface-wave sensitivity kernels. Current graduate advisee: Zhen Guo (Ph.D. candidate in Geophysics). Former advisees include Youyi Ruan (Ph.D. 2012), Kui Liu (Ph.D. 2014), Kai Deng (MS 2014), and Jing Xue (MS 2014). She teaches undergraduate courses in Physical Geology and Earthquake Seismology, and graduate courses in Theoretical Seismology, Advanced Seismology, and Seismic Data Analysis.

Nicolas LebbeView profile

Researcher

• Shape and Topology Optimization
• Homogenization
• Nanophotonics
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Nicolas Lebbe is a CNRS researcher at the Laplace laboratory in Toulouse, France, specializing in applied mathematics and computational physics for photonic and electromagnetic systems. Current CNRS Researcher (2023–) Postdoctoral Researcher at Langevin Institute (2022) Postdoctoral Researcher at INRIA Sophia-Antipolis (2020–2022) PhD in Applied Mathematics from CEA & LJK (2016–2019) His research focuses on shape and topology optimization , homogenization , and scientific computing applied to nanophotonics and metasurfaces . He developed methods to optimize photonic components using the level-set approach and General Sheet Transmission Conditions (GSTC) for metasurface modeling. His work bridges mathematical rigor with practical electromagnetic and photonic device design. Nicolas has published extensively on Maxwell equations , plasmonics , and finite element simulations , with key contributions to robust optimization and interface homogenization . His recent publications (2023–2025) emphasize homogenization techniques for curved and quasi-periodic metasurfaces, while earlier works (2017–2019) span robust optimization theory and mid-IR photonics. He collaborates with institutions like the Langevin Institute, INRIA, and École polytechnique, and has presented at international workshops including OWTNM and GDR MecaWave. His PhD thesis, Contribution in topological optimization and application to nanophotonics (2019), laid foundational work for nanophotonic device optimization.

M. Burak ErdoğanView profile

Professor

• Harmonic Analysis
• Dispersive PDE
• Partial Differential Equations
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M. Burak Erdoğan is a Professor and J. L. Doob Scholar in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. He holds a PhD from the California Institute of Technology (2001) and has held academic positions including Visiting Assistant Professor at UC Berkeley (2002-2004) and postdoctoral research at IAS, Princeton (2001-2002). His primary research interests are in Harmonic Analysis and Dispersive Partial Differential Equations, with a focus on wave operators, Schrödinger equations, and fractal solutions. Erdoğan has advised numerous PhD students, including William Green, Faruk Temur, and Ebru Toprak (recipient of the 2019 AWM Dissertation Prize). His grants include NSF awards (DMS-2154031, DMS-1501041) and a Simons Collaboration Grant (634269). His work spans theoretical and applied mathematics, with contributions to dispersive estimates, nonlinear wave dynamics, and geometric analysis. Key recent research includes studies on higher-order Schrödinger operators, Dirac equations, and fractal measures. He maintains active involvement in academic service, including organizing the Harmonic Analysis and Differential Equations Seminar at UIUC.

• Nuclear Engineering
• Reactor Design and Safety
• Thermal-Hydraulics
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Tomasz Kozlowski is an Associate Professor and Associate Head for Undergraduate Programs at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's Grainger College of Engineering, Department of Nuclear, Plasma, and Radiological Engineering (NPRE). He holds additional positions as Associate Professor at Poland's National Centre for Nuclear Research (NCBJ) and Affiliated Professor in Computational Science and Engineering at UIUC. His research focuses on multi-physics modeling, reactor design/safety, computational methods, and thermal-hydraulics. He has taught courses like NPRE 200 (Mathematics), NPRE 455 (Neutron Transport), and advanced modeling topics. Education: B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering from Purdue University (2000–2005), followed by a Docent Habilitation in Nuclear Power Safety from the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH, 2011). He has collaborated on a $2M DOE grant for fuel storage solutions and contributed to UIUC's submission for a micro-reactor license application. His work includes advanced reactor design, uncertainty quantification, and computational tools like TRACE and MCNP-ORIGEN. Research emphasizes reactor analysis methods, numerical solver development, and inverse uncertainty quantification. Over 100 publications span topics like TRISO fuel performance, BWR instability, and hydrogen production integration with microreactors. He serves as Associate Editor for Nuclear Technology and actively engages in international benchmarks (e.g., BEAVRS, OECD/NEA).

Jonathan StromView profile

Professor

• Church History
• Protestantism
• Pietism
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Jonathan Strom is the Mary Lee Hardin Willard Dean of Candler School of Theology at Emory University and holds the academic rank of Professor of Church History. He has been a faculty member since 1997 and has served in various administrative roles, including acting dean from 2019 to 2021, associate dean, and senior associate dean of faculty and academic affairs. His leadership emphasizes community input, shared governance, and fostering a diverse academic environment. Strom’s educational background includes: PhD in Church History from the University of Chicago (1996) Master of Theological Studies (MTS) from Harvard University (1987) Bachelor of Arts (BA) from St. Olaf College (1984) As a scholar, Strom’s research focuses on Pietism in continental Europe, the history of the Protestant clergy, and the emergence of modern religious practices and piety. He has explored these themes through post-Reformation Germany, authoring or editing five books, including his recent work German Pietism and the Problem of Conversion (2018). His current project examines the history of the common priesthood, reflecting his commitment to understanding evolving religious institutions and practices. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary theological challenges, emphasizing the intersection of faith, tradition, and modernity. No scientific awards or honors are explicitly listed in the provided text. In addition to his scholarly contributions, Strom has been instrumental in securing grants for his research, including support from the Association of Theological Schools and the Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst. His administrative roles have involved advising on academic affairs and expanding student opportunities through study abroad programs and initiatives like Candler’s international initiatives. He is dedicated to supporting faculty scholarship and student success, particularly through accessible financial aid and innovative educational formats. Strom is actively involved in key initiatives such as the Candler Foundry, which offers non-degree courses and certificates to broader audiences, and La Mesa Academy for Theological Studies. These programs reflect his focus on expanding theological education and community engagement.

Sezer KaraogluView profile

Lecturer

• Artificial Intelligence
• 3D Computer Vision
• SLAM
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Sezer Karaoglu is a Lecturer and part-time postdoctoral researcher at the Computer Vision Group, Informatics Institute, University of Amsterdam. He is also the CTO and Co-Founder of 3DUniversum, a technology spin-off of the University of Amsterdam that provides state-of-the-art 2D/3D computer vision solutions. Additionally, he has co-founded other startups including Scanm and 3DHealthScan. Dr. Karaoglu received his PhD from the Computer Vision Group, Informatics Institute, University of Amsterdam, with research funded by the COMMIT project. His educational background includes a double master's degree: an optics, image and vision master's degree from University Jean Monnet in France and a media technology master's degree from Gjovik University College in Norway. He completed his undergraduate studies with honors at Istanbul Technical University in Telecommunication Engineering. His research focuses on Artificial Intelligence and 3D Computer Vision, with specific interests in SLAM, re-localization, 3D reconstruction, 3D object detection and segmentation, synthetic media, generative AI, deep fake creation and detection, and VR/AR technologies. His work has significant applications in healthcare, particularly in using deepfake technology for therapy for victims of sexual violence-related PTSD and moral injury, as documented in a Frontiers in Psychiatry article. Analyzing his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward neural scene reconstruction, intrinsic image decomposition, and the application of diffusion models to computer vision problems. His research increasingly integrates 3D scene understanding with language models, as evidenced by his work on language-to-3D scene generation. The applications span from healthcare (deeptherapy.ai) to media authenticity (deepfake detection) and industrial applications. ICT.OPEN Poster Award (3rd Position), Oct'13 Pascal VOC'12 Classification challenge, 2nd Position, Sep'12 Pascal VOC'12 Detection challenge, 3rd Position, Sep'12 Best project award at Nokia and CIMET project competition Outstanding reviewer at CVPR'21 PROVADA Future Startup Battle winner Best Dutch AI startup by Valuer Dr. Karaoglu has supervised numerous PhD, Master's, and Bachelor's students, demonstrating his commitment to academic mentorship. His research has attracted significant media attention, with features on Dutch national TV programs including NPO, VPRO, RTL, and international outlets like BBC News. He has received research funding through the COMMIT project during his PhD studies and has successfully translated his research into commercial applications through his startups. His work on deepfake technology has been applied in innovative therapeutic contexts through DeepTherapy.ai, showing the real-world impact of his research. Dr. Karaoglu leads research efforts at the Computer Vision Group Amsterdam and through his company 3DUniversum, which has developed applications like weScan, DeepTherapy, and FairFake.ai. His team collaborates with various institutions including the Netherlands Film Academy for grief therapy applications using deepfake technology. The DeepTherapy project represents a particularly impactful application of his work, using deepfake technology to help victims of sexual violence confront perpetrators in therapeutic settings.

• International Conflict
• Wartime Public Opinion
• Flip-Flopping in Politics
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Sarah E. Croco is a Professor in the Department of Government and Politics at the University of Maryland, and a faculty associate at the Center for International Development and Conflict Management. She holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Michigan (2008) and a B.A. from the University of Illinois (2000). Her research focuses on international conflict dynamics, wartime public opinion, policy consistency in elections, and territorial disputes. She has won the 2009 Best Dissertation Prize for her work on Peace at What Price? and numerous teaching awards. Her work appears in top journals like American Political Science Review and World Politics . Education: Ph.D. in Political Science, University of Michigan, 2008 B.A., University of Illinois, 2000 Key Research Themes: Public accountability for leaders in wartime Political flip-flopping and voter reactions Legal frameworks in territorial disputes Democratic governance and foreign policy Recent Publications: Explores democratic erosion and foreign policy linkages (2024) Analyzes partisan effects on nonviolent protest evaluations (2023) Examines mechanisms shielding leaders from accountability (2022) Awards: 2009 Best Dissertation Prize Multiple teaching awards (unspecified) Teaching: Advanced Quantitative Methods (GVPT722) Solving Hard Problems with Data (HGLO208) Political Science Research Methods (GVPT201)

Jennifer SuhView profile

Professor

• Mathematics Education
• Lesson Study
• Mathematical Modeling
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Dr. Jennifer Suh is a Professor of Mathematics Education at George Mason University’s College of Education and Human Development. She co-directs the Center for Outreach in Mathematics Professional Learning and Educational Technology (COMPLETE), a partnership between the College of Education and the College of Science. Her work focuses on elementary mathematics education, teacher development through lesson study, and equitable instruction using mathematical modeling and technology. PhD in Mathematics Education Leadership with a specialization in Instructional Technology (George Mason University, 2005) Bachelor of Arts (University of Virginia, 1994) Masters in Teaching (University of Virginia, 1994) Dr. Suh’s research centers on: Building pedagogical content knowledge via lesson study and collaborative partnerships Promoting representational fluency through physical/virtual manipulatives Designing STEM problem-based learning (PBL) environments Developing equity-centered frameworks for technology integration Mathematical modeling for social justice and community contexts Her recent publications highlight trends in algorithmic thinking with AI tools, culturally responsive pedagogy, and adaptive learning environments. She also explores interdisciplinary approaches to mathematical modeling and 21st-century skills. Scientific awards include: Nomination (2011) for the Rising Star Outstanding Faculty Award by Virginia institutions Dr. Suh supervises teacher interns through George Mason’s Professional Development School Program and collaborates with Northern Virginia school districts via the COMPLETE center. She emphasizes authentic problem-solving and teacher leadership development.

Christopher HenrichView profile

Professor

• Youth development
• Resilience factors
• School violence prevention
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Christopher Henrich serves as Professor and Chair of Psychology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham's College of Arts and Sciences. He holds a PhD from Yale University and BA from the University of Chicago. His research investigates youth development in high-risk environments, examining how violence exposure, social support systems, and school environments interact to influence academic and behavioral outcomes. Current projects include a National Institute of Justice initiative on comprehensive school safety in Atlanta Public Schools and an evaluation of resilience programs in Boys and Girls Clubs. Henrich's longitudinal studies focus on developmental transitions, particularly analyzing how ecological factors during educational milestones affect resilience trajectories. His methodological expertise includes complex longitudinal modeling of risk and protective factors.

Jan RosinskiView profile

Professor

• Probability Theory
• Stochastic Processes
• Stable and Infinitely Divisible Processes
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Jan Rosinski is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Tennessee. He holds a Ph.D. from Wrocław University (Poland). His research focuses on Probability and Stochastic Processes, particularly Stable and Infinitely Divisible Processes, Stochastic Analysis, and High-Dimensional Probability. He has held editorial roles at journals such as Probability and Mathematical Statistics and Discussiones Mathematicae - Probability and Statistics . His service includes managing editor roles and editorial board memberships across multiple international journals. Rosinski has contributed extensively to stochastic processes, Lévy processes, and infinitely divisible distributions, with a focus on theoretical developments and applications. Education: Ph.D., Wrocław University, Poland. Research Interests: Probability Theory, Stochastic Processes, Stable Processes, Infinite Divisibility, and High-Dimensional Probability. His work explores spectral representations, stochastic integrals, and applications in theoretical and applied probability. Editorial Contributions: Managing Editor of Probability and Mathematical Statistics (2008–present), and Editorial Board Member of Discussiones Mathematicae (2000–present), among others.