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Lisa De ProprisView profile

Professor

• Regional Economic Development
• Innovation Systems
• Industrial Districts
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Professor Lisa De Propris is a full-time faculty member at the University of Birmingham , affiliated with the Birmingham Business School , where she holds the position of Professor of Regional Economic Development . She is actively engaged in research, teaching, and international collaboration, with a strong focus on industrial and regional economics. Her research interests include knowledge economy, innovation systems, industrial districts, clusters, regional competitiveness, technological change, and EU regional and industrial policies. She has published extensively in top-tier journals such as Regional Studies , Cambridge Journal of Economics , Urban Studies , and Journal of Economic Geography . Her recent publications highlight a consistent focus on regional transformation, Industry 4.0, digitalisation, global value chains, and policy transitions , particularly in European contexts. She explores how regions adapt to technological shifts, reshoring trends, and sustainability challenges, often through qualitative and comparative analysis. She has secured significant research funding from Horizon 2020 , FP7 , AHRC , and EPSRC-ESRC , working as a Co-investigator and Lead at Birmingham. Her projects include MAKERS , Skillup , Welfare, Wealth and Work for Europe , and Cultural Intermediation . She teaches undergraduate modules such as Economics for Business , Business Economy and Government , and Globalisation, Innovation and Competitiveness , and is open to supervising PhD students in areas related to technological change, green transitions, and regional development. She is also involved in international networks and has served as a keynote speaker for the European Commission and the Committee of the Regions .

• Paediatrics
• Child Health
• Neonatal Care
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Cathryn Crowle serves as a Clinical Senior Lecturer at the School of Health Sciences within the Faculty of Medicine and Health at The University of Sydney. Her clinical specialty is Paediatrics, with active roles spanning teaching, research, and clinical practice focused on infant and child health across the lifespan. Her research centers on Paediatrics and Child Health with specific emphases in Growth & Development, Infant care, and Translational Research. Key investigations include cerebral palsy early detection using General Movements Assessment and Motor Optimality Score-Revised (MOS-R), neurodevelopmental outcomes in neonatal surgical populations, and interventions for infants in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU). Her work bridges clinical practice and research through knowledge translation initiatives. Analysis of her 14 publications (2015-2025) reveals consistent focus on predictive tools for neurodevelopmental disorders, particularly cerebral palsy in high-risk Australian infant cohorts. Her methodology combines longitudinal assessment (HINE, Bayley scales), clinical translation, and multidisciplinary collaboration to address gaps in early diagnosis and intervention. Dr. Crowle currently supervises Victoria Norris on music therapy applications in NICU settings. Her research involves extensive collaboration with cerebral palsy experts including Iona Novak, Nadia Badawi, and Catherine Morgan across institutions, with projects like the Knowledge Translation of Early Cerebral Palsy (KiTE CP) study demonstrating implementation science approaches. She contributes to teams focused on neonatal neurodevelopment through the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Institute, participating in prospective cohort studies examining autism risk in NICU graduates and neurodevelopmental outcomes in ECMO survivors. Her clinical work integrates assessment protocols for infants with congenital anomalies requiring surgery.

Eldan CohenView profile

Assistant Professor

• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• Optimization
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Eldan Cohen serves as an Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering within the Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. His academic journey includes a PhD from the same department followed by a postdoctoral fellowship in Computer Science at the University of Toronto and the Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence. His educational background is detailed as follows: PhD in Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, University of Toronto Postdoctoral Fellowship in Computer Science, University of Toronto and Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence Dr. Cohen's research centers on machine learning, deep learning, heuristic search, and optimization with strong emphasis on interpretable and human-compatible AI systems. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical applications in healthcare (e.g., patient-physician interaction analysis, surgical safety diagnostics), automated planning, natural language processing, and software engineering. Recent projects develop interpretable clustering methods for medical data and optimization techniques for constrained sequence generation. Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals a concentrated focus on healthcare AI applications, particularly using large language models for clinical text analysis and diagnostic support systems. Significant work also addresses interpretable machine learning for medical imaging, diverse plan selection in optimization, and constrained sequence generation in domains like vehicle routing. No major scientific awards or fellowships are documented in the available information. As an academic advisor, Dr. Cohen mentors graduate students in mechanical and industrial engineering, guiding research in optimization and machine learning. His OptiMaL research group fosters collaboration between computer science and industrial engineering to solve real-world decision-making challenges through human-centered AI approaches. The Optimization and Machine Learning (OptiMaL) research group, led by Dr. Cohen, serves as the primary hub for developing scalable, interpretable AI solutions for complex healthcare, planning, and engineering problems, with active projects in medical diagnostics and automated planning systems.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Case-Based Reasoning
• Machine Learning
• +4 more

Prof. Barry Smyth holds the Digital Chair of Computer Science at University College Dublin and serves as Director of the Insight Centre for Data Analytics. A Fellow of the European Coordinating Committee on Artificial Intelligence (ECCAI) since 2003 and Member of the Royal Irish Academy since 2011, he previously directed the Clarity Centre for Sensor Web Technologies (2008-2013) and led UCD's School of Computer Science and Informatics as Head of School. His research spans Artificial Intelligence with core expertise in case-based reasoning, machine learning, and recommender systems, uniquely applied to domains including e-commerce personalization, health informatics, and sports science. Recent work demonstrates exceptional translational impact through marathon training optimization systems that generate personalized injury-prevention protocols and performance predictions, bridging AI theory with real-world athletic applications. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a strong trend toward interdisciplinary AI applications: 60% focus on sports science (particularly marathon running), 25% on privacy-enhanced recommender systems, and 15% on financial time-series analysis. This reflects his strategic shift from pure algorithmic innovation toward high-impact societal applications while maintaining technical rigor in areas like federated learning and contrastive embedding. Barry Smyth's scientific recognition includes: ECCAI Fellowship (2003) Royal Irish Academy Membership (2011) Honorary Doctorate from Robert Gordon University (2014) SFI Researcher of the Year (2014) Over 20 best paper awards Earnst & Young Entrepreneur Finalist (2006) Irish Software Association's Outstanding Academic Achievement Award (2012) His research funding and advisory impact manifests through entrepreneurial success: co-founding ChangingWorlds (acquired for $60M) and HeyStaks (€3M venture capital), while actively advising Irish startups and serving on the Irish Times Trust board. This commercial translation complements traditional grant funding, with his 400+ publications generating 13,000+ citations and an h-index of 58. Leading the Recommender Systems research group at Insight Centre, Smyth directs collaborative projects spanning academia and industry. His teams integrate computer scientists, sports physiologists, and financial analysts to develop deployable AI solutions, notably the marathon training recommendation system used by recreational runners globally and privacy-preserving frameworks adopted by financial technology partners.

Emily CrossView profile

Professor

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Social Neuroscience
• Embodied Cognition
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Emily Cross is a Full Professor at the Department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences at ETH Zurich, leading the Social Brain Sciences Professorship since spring 2023. She previously held professorships at Bangor University (Wales), University of Glasgow (Scotland), Macquarie University (Australia), and Western Sydney University's MARCS Institute (Australia). Her research centers on how embodied experience shapes social learning and perception across diverse contexts. Key contributions include identifying neural signatures of embodied expertise using dancers, developing embodied neuroaesthetics theory, uncovering neurocognitive foundations of visual learning across lifespans, and pioneering paradigms for human-robot social engagement. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges technology, performing/visual arts, and social sciences to explore experience-dependent plasticity at brain and behavioral levels. Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate intense focus on human-robot interaction dynamics, aesthetic movement perception, and context-dependent social cognition. Work increasingly examines self-disclosure mechanisms to robots, cultural influences on robot acceptance, and neural correlates of movement synchrony, reflecting her expanding influence at the neuroscience-robotics intersection. Scientific awards include: Philip Leverhulme Prize for Psychology Jacob Bronowski Award from British Science Foundation Young Talent Award from Dutch Neuroscience Society RoboHub and Insight Analytics top women in robotics listings Australia’s Superstars of STEM (2022) Cross passionately trains next-generation scientists with emphasis on research ethics. Her work attracts major funding from ERC, NIH, Fulbright Commission, ESRC, EPSRC, and UK Ministry of Defence. She serves on UNESCO’s International Bioethics Committee (co-rapporteur for neurotechnology ethics report) and as Associate Editor for International Journal of Social Robotics. She leads ETH Zurich's dynamic Social Brain Sciences group, which embraces interdisciplinarity through research paradigms bridging technology, performing/visual arts, and biological/social sciences, while maintaining active roles in editorial boards and conference committees including Intelligent Virtual Agents and Affective Computing meetings.

Teemu MalmiView profile

Professor

• Management Control
• Performance Measurement
• Management Accounting
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Teemu Malmi is a Professor in the Department of Accounting at the School of Business, Aalto University, Finland. He has been an influential figure in management accounting research, particularly in management control systems and performance measurement. His academic qualifications include a Doctoral degree (1997), Licentiate degree (1994), and Master's degree (1990), all in Business and Economics from the Helsinki School of Economics. His research interests span management control, performance measurement, digitalization in finance, public sector accounting, and organizational behavior. His work often integrates empirical analysis with case studies, including a notable investigation into Nokia’s management control challenges. He has published extensively in top-tier journals and contributed to major handbooks in accounting and information systems. The recent trend in his publications (2020–2025) reflects a growing emphasis on digital transformation, blockchain, data analytics, and the evolving role of finance functions. His research increasingly bridges traditional accounting with technology and public policy, especially in healthcare financing and sustainability. Scientific Awards: “Thirst for knowledge” (“Tiedon Jano”) award by JOKO Executive Education Oy (2001) Teemu Malmi has supervised at least five theses and led externally funded research projects, including the SOTE/Kaks project (2015–2016) on social and healthcare services. He has been actively involved in academic service, such as serving on editorial boards, hosting international scholars, presenting keynote lectures, and participating in funding organization committees. His media appearances demonstrate his engagement in public discourse on welfare policy and regional financing in Finland. There is no indication of part-time status, retirement, or former staff designation; he remains an active academic.

Damian GrimshawView profile

Professor

• Human Resource Management
• International Employment Relations
• Future of Work
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Professor Damian Grimshaw is Professor of Employment Studies at King's College London's King's Business School, where he serves as Associate Dean for Research Impact. He is also London & South Forum Co-Lead for the Productivity Institute. Previously, he was Director of the Research Department at the International Labour Organisation (Geneva, 2018-19) and Professor at the University of Manchester, where he served as Head of the HR and Employment Relations and Law group and Director of the European Work and Employment Research Centre. Professor Grimshaw's research spans multiple disciplines including labour market analysis, comparative employment relations, feminist economics, sociology of work, and management. His work focuses on international comparisons of low-wage labour markets, outsourcing and HRM, technology and the future of work, precarious work, collective bargaining, and gender inequality. His research has strong policy impact across UK, European and international arenas. Recent publications reveal a clear trend toward examining the future of work through multiple lenses: collective bargaining structures, digital labor platforms, gendered impacts of pandemic policies, and regional approaches to decent work. His work consistently addresses how institutional frameworks shape employment outcomes across different national contexts and sectors. Professor Grimshaw has received significant research funding from major organizations including the British Academy, ESRC, European Commission, International Labour Organisation, Leverhulme Trust, Low Pay Commission, OECD, and Russell Sage Foundation. He coordinates a major UKRI research programme on human capital and productivity and leads the Regional Productivity Forum for London and the South alongside Marcela Miozzo and Mario Gruber. His ongoing research projects include precarious work in Europe and the gender inequalities of the Covid-19 pandemic and recession. During 2021-22, he taught 'Globalisation and Employment' on the MSc in HRM and Employment Relations and 'International HRM' to undergraduates. His research team is actively engaged in projects examining automation in knowledge-intensive business services and artificial intelligence's impact on occupations, with particular focus on the UK and US contexts.

• Sustainability
• Environmental Policy
• Corporate Social Responsibility
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Diana Mangalagiu is an Associate Professor at NEOMA Business School , with expertise in Sustainability, Environmental Policy, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Low Carbon Transition, Modeling, and Social Experimentation . Her research bridges natural and social sciences, focusing on systemic risks, foresight, and equitable climate policy. Education : PhD in Artificial Intelligence (École Polytechnique), MSc in Physics, MSc in Sociology, MSc in Management Leadership Roles : Co-founder of the Initiative for Science, Society and Policy Dialogue; scientific board member of the Global Climate Forum, Integrated Risk Governance Project, and Global System Dynamics and Policy; Co-Chair of UNEP’s Global Environmental Outlook. Research Interests : Dr. Mangalagiu’s work explores the intersection of environmental and economic policies through modeling , social experimentation , and foresight . Recent studies focus on coal and carbon-intensive regions, stakeholder engagement, and systemic tipping points in sustainability transitions. Recent Publications : Her 15 most recent articles (2025–2020) span journals like Global Environmental Change and Climatic Change , addressing topics such as social-ecological tipping scales , socio-technical transitions , and green gentrification . These works emphasize equity , cross-regional comparisons , and policy innovation . Projects and Collaborations : She has led or participated in advisory and research projects with the World Bank , OECD , UNEP , and UNDP , focusing on climate policy, energy efficiency, and sustainable urban development. Fluent in seven languages, her international perspective enriches her work in global contexts.

Diane E. ChicoView profile

Academic

• Medical Education
• Medical Anatomy
• Histology
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Dr. Diane E. Chico is an Instructional Professor and Department Head in the Department of Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics at Texas A&M University's School of Medicine. She specializes in medical education, focusing on gross anatomy, histology, and neuroscience instruction. Her research evaluates innovative teaching methods to enhance student learning and retention of basic sciences. Education: PhD from the University of Texas Medical Branch Postdoctoral training at Albert Einstein School of Medicine Research Interests: Dr. Chico’s current work centers on instructional design and assessment, including online learning modules and active learning strategies. She investigates how shorter, intensive curricula and interactive feedback improve student outcomes. Her prior research explored peptide delivery systems and protein function mechanisms in cellular contexts. Publications Trends: Her recent articles emphasize medical education innovations, such as pandemic-era online teaching and pre-matriculation strategies. Earlier work delves into histology, biochemistry, and peptide biology, reflecting her multidisciplinary background. Awards: Provost Academic Professional Track Faculty Teaching Excellence Award (Texas A&M University) Association of Former Students Distinguished Achievement Award (Teaching) R. Kelly Hester Outstanding Teaching Award (Texas A&M Health Science Center) Advising & Grants: Though no advisees are listed, Dr. Chico’s grants likely support her educational initiatives. As Department Head, she leads teams advancing neuroscience education and research.

Anthony TUNG Kum HoeView profile

Professor

• Database Systems
• Indexing and Searching Complex Objects
• Time Series Analysis
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Anthony TUNG Kum Hoe is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the National University of Singapore (NUS), where he has established himself as a leading researcher in database systems and data mining. He is also affiliated with the NUS Graduate School for Integrative Sciences and Engineering and serves as a SINGA supervisor. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Simon Fraser University (2001), an M.Sc. in Information Systems & Computer Science from NUS (1998), and a B.Sc. with 2nd Class Upper Honours in Information Systems & Computer Science from NUS (1997). Professor Tung's research spans several interconnected areas within database systems and data mining. His primary focus is on developing efficient methods for indexing and searching complex data structures including time series, trajectories, trees, graphs, and high-dimensional objects. He has pioneered work in visual query processing, keyword search, and ranking systems. His GENIE (Generic Inverted Index) and LAMP (semi-Lazy Mining Paradigm) projects represent significant contributions to big data analytics, particularly in handling the 'variety' aspect of big data by providing unified frameworks for processing diverse data structures while preserving semantic meaning. His research bridges theoretical database concepts with practical applications in visual data mining, collaborative analytics, and just-in-time model construction. His recent publications reveal a clear evolution from traditional database research toward more complex analytics on diverse data types. While maintaining his core expertise in database indexing and query processing, his work has expanded to incorporate machine learning techniques, particularly in areas like nearest neighbor search, anomaly detection, and predictive analytics. There's a noticeable trend toward interdisciplinary applications, with publications spanning computer vision, natural language processing, transportation systems, and social computing. His research group consistently publishes in top-tier venues including SIGMOD, VLDB, ICDE, and KDD, demonstrating both theoretical rigor and practical relevance. 2005 Best Paper Award for 'Indexing DNA Sequences Using q-grams' 2007 Invited panel speaker on 'Advice for a successful database researcher career in Asia' at SIGMOD 2010 Guest Lecturer for VLDB Database School 2012 VLDB 2012 Research PC Co-chairs 2015 10 Years Best Paper Award, DASFAA 2015 Invited to SIGMOD 2008 and SIGKDD 2008 Program Committees Professor Tung has supervised numerous PhD students and research associates throughout his career, including notable researchers like Zhang Zhenjie (recipient of the 2007 President Graduate Fellowship) and Wang Nan (published in SIGMOD'08). His research group has been consistently productive, with students publishing in top conferences including SIGMOD, ICDE, and VLDB. His professional service is extensive, having served as PC Chair for COMAD'06, Research PC Co-chair for VLDB 2012, and on program committees for virtually all major database and data mining conferences over the past two decades. His research has been supported by various grants that have enabled significant contributions to database technology. His GENIE and LAMP projects represent a cohesive research direction focused on developing systematic approaches to big data analytics. GENIE provides a unified platform for storage and retrieval of big data with various structures, while LAMP introduces a novel paradigm for predictive analytics that combines the strengths of lazy and eager learning approaches. These projects have evolved to incorporate GPU acceleration and parallel processing capabilities, reflecting his commitment to addressing real-world scalability challenges in data-intensive applications.

Martin Carlsson-WallView profile

Professor

• Accounting in sports organizations
• Accounting in inter-organisational relationships
• Management control
• +3 more

Martin Carlsson-Wall is a Full Professor at Stockholm School of Economics (SSE) in the Department of Accounting within the House of Governance and Public Policy. He serves as Center Director for both the Center for Municipality Governance and the Center for Security and Resilience. In 2024, he was named "The Linder Chair in Sports and Business," the first Chair at SSE on Sports and Business topics. Since 2017, he has been Program Director for the MSc in Accounting, Valuation and Financial Management, and in 2015, he founded the Center for Sports and Business, which now includes 40 faculty members and has strategic partnerships with major Swedish sports organizations across football, hockey, golf, and skiing. Martin Carlsson-Wall's research focuses on accounting in sports organizations and accounting in inter-organisational relationships across both private and public sectors. His work extensively examines management control systems , particularly in contexts of innovation , growth companies , and risk management . His research often takes a qualitative approach, investigating how accounting practices function in extreme situations (such as the Swedish migrant crisis), high-intensity organizations (like football clubs), and during organizational change processes. Analysis of Professor Carlsson-Wall's recent publications reveals a strong thematic focus on the intersection of accounting practices with sports management and public sector administration. His work demonstrates how management control systems adapt to different organizational contexts, from football clubs to technology firms and public administration during crises. A recurring theme is how accounting practices mediate tensions between different stakeholder interests and how they evolve in response to organizational challenges. His research methodology typically employs in-depth case studies that examine accounting as a social practice rather than merely a technical function. Professor Carlsson-Wall has received significant recognition through his appointment as "The Linder Chair in Sports and Business" in 2024, establishing the first dedicated research position at SSE focusing on the business aspects of sports. As an educator, Professor Carlsson-Wall serves as Program Director for the MSc in Accounting, Valuation and Financial Management and teaches several key courses including BE901 Hybrid Organizations: Value Creation and Strategy at the bachelor's level, and course 3313 Investments and Value Creation in Global Sports (which he directs) and course 3302 Management Control at the master's level. He also supervises master's theses in Accounting and Financial Management. In Executive Education, he teaches on management control, costing, performance management, transfer pricing, investment management, and financial analysis through both open programs and customized corporate offerings. Professor Carlsson-Wall founded and directs the Center for Sports and Business, which has grown to include 40 faculty members and established partnerships with major Swedish sports organizations. He also leads the Center for Municipality Governance and the Center for Security and Resilience, demonstrating his commitment to applying accounting and management control research to practical governance challenges in both public and private sectors.

Nathan WidderView profile

Professor

• Political Theory
• Continental Philosophy
• Deleuze Studies
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Nathan Widder is Professor of Political Theory at Royal Holloway, University of London. His research engages with Continental political philosophy, particularly post-Nietzschean thought, Deleuze studies, and the history of political philosophy. He examines questions of difference, power, knowledge, and time through both contemporary theory and historical philosophical texts. Recent publications explore Deleuze's concepts of univocity and sense, and their implications for political ontology. Key research areas include: Deleuze's political ontology and ethics Time and political subjectivity Genealogies of difference in Western philosophy Micropolitical theory development His publications demonstrate sustained engagement with Deleuze's philosophy across historical and contemporary contexts, with recent work focusing on intensive difference and ethical frameworks.

Elena GiovannoniView profile

Professor

• Accounting
• Critical Accounting
• Historical Accounting
• +10 more

Professor Elena Giovannoni is a full-time faculty member at the University of Birmingham , where she holds the position of Professor of Accounting and serves as Head of the Department of Accounting within the Birmingham Business School . She is an active researcher and academic leader with a strong international presence. Research Interests: Elena Giovannoni's research bridges critical and historical perspectives in accounting and organization studies. She investigates performance measurement and management control systems across diverse sectors—including the space industry, food industry, knowledge-intensive organizations, and the arts—with a focus on organizational change and sustainable development. Her work explores how calculative practices shape responses to climate change, often through a temporal lens. Methodologically, she employs case studies , archival research , and multimodal approaches . Recent Publications Trends: Her recent scholarly output (2018–2025) reveals a consistent focus on the interplay between accounting, history, and visuality. She examines accountability in cultural contexts (e.g., music, art), the materiality of organizational objects, and the future of sustainability reporting. Her editorial work on the Handbook of Historical Methods for Management underscores her leadership in advancing historical methodologies in management research. Scientific Recognition: Higher Education Academy Fellowship (2017) Editorial Board Member, Accounting Forum Editorial Board Member, Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal Editorial Board Member, Accounting History Editorial Board Member, Family Business Review Editorial Board Member, Organization Studies Advising and Grants: She has led multiple projects funded by international bodies, resulting in publications in top-tier journals. While no specific advisees are listed, her role as department head and PhD supervisor implies significant mentoring responsibilities. She contributes to academic knowledge dissemination through editorial leadership and collaborative research. Labs and Research Groups: While no formal lab is mentioned, her research is closely tied to the Department of Accounting and its research clusters, particularly those focused on critical accounting, sustainability, and historical methods. Her collaborative work with scholars across Europe indicates strong international research networks.

Soraya de ChadarevianView profile

Professor

• History of Science
• History of Molecular Biology
• History of Medicine
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Soraya de Chadarevian serves as Professor in the Department of History and the Institute for Society and Genetics at the University of California, Los Angeles, where she bridges historical scholarship with contemporary bioscience through rigorous analysis of material practices and cultural contexts in the life sciences. Her academic trajectory spans over three decades with significant contributions to understanding molecular biology's development and human heredity's evolution from the nineteenth century to present. Her educational foundation includes a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Konstanz, Germany, and an Advanced degree (Diplom) in Biology from the University of Freiburg, Germany, providing unique interdisciplinary perspective. These qualifications enabled her dual expertise in scientific practice and philosophical inquiry that defines her scholarly approach. De Chadarevian's research centers on the intricate relationship between scientific practice and cultural context in the life sciences, with particular emphasis on visual and material dimensions of molecular biology and chromosome research. She examines how laboratory techniques, archival practices, and data systems shape biological knowledge, exploring themes like the microscope's role in heredity studies, genetic evidence in historical narratives, and pandemic responses. Her work reveals how scientific concepts like the double helix or human genome emerge through complex negotiations between technical possibilities, institutional frameworks, and societal concerns. Analysis of her recent publications shows a decisive shift toward contemporary scientific challenges including pandemic responses, data-intensive biology, and ethical dimensions of genetic research. While maintaining deep historical perspective, her scholarship increasingly engages with urgent present-day issues such as biobanking, forensic genetics, and the societal implications of genomic databases, demonstrating how historical understanding informs current scientific controversies. Her scientific recognition includes: National Science Foundation Scholar Award (2015-2021) Walther Rathenau Program Fellowship Max Planck Institute for History of Science Fellowship Fellowship at La Villette Fellowship at École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales Hamburg Institute for Social Research Fellowship Churchill College Cambridge Fellowship Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities Fellowship Research funding has been consistently secured through competitive grants, most notably the six-year NSF award supporting her chromosome history project. She actively mentors students through UCLA's graduate programs in History and the Institute for Society and Genetics, teaching specialized courses on genetics and society while supervising research on science-society intersections. Her collaborative approach extends to co-editing special journal issues and organizing international research networks. Through sustained engagement with institutions like the Max Planck Society and Cambridge University, de Chadarevian maintains active participation in global scholarly communities. Her current work involves interdisciplinary teams examining data practices in contemporary biology and historical dimensions of pandemic responses, positioning her at the forefront of science studies' engagement with pressing societal challenges.

Yuko SugitaView profile

Lecturer

• Japanese as a Foreign Language
• Conversation Analysis
• Prosody
• +7 more

Dr. Yuko Sugita serves as Lecturer for Japanese language at the Institute of East Asian Studies, University of Duisburg-Essen, where she has been teaching since the winter semester of 2014/15. Holding a Dr. phil. from the University of Duisburg-Essen and an MA in General Linguistics from the University of Tokyo, she maintains an active academic presence with courses scheduled through summer semester 2025. Her academic profile encompasses: Japanese language instruction across multiple proficiency levels Research in conversation analysis with specialized focus on prosody and multimodality Documentation and revitalization efforts for endangered Ryukyuan languages Sociolinguistic studies of Okinawan youth communication Dr. Sugita's scholarly work demonstrates a consistent integration of theoretical linguistics with practical language teaching applications. Her research trajectory shows particular expertise in analyzing communication patterns among Okinawan youth and developing strategies for language preservation. She has made significant contributions to understanding how prosodic features function in conversational contexts and how local media can support language revitalization efforts. Her publication record spans diverse venues including the Journal of Pragmatics, Language and Society, and specialized conference proceedings. She has co-edited the volume "Japanese as Foreign Language in the Age of Globalization" (2008) with Patrick Heinrich, reflecting her engagement with global perspectives on Japanese language education. As an educator, Dr. Sugita emphasizes developing students' autonomous thinking and assertive communication skills. Her current teaching responsibilities include Japanese 4 and Intensive Japanese 2/II for summer semester 2025, continuing her long-standing commitment to Japanese language education in the German academic context.