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Sabine WollrabView profile

Academic

• Theoretical Ecology
• Food Web Dynamics
• Structured Population Dynamics
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Sabine Wollrab is a Research Group Leader in the Department of Plankton and Microbial Ecology at the Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB), Berlin. Her research focuses on theoretical ecology, particularly food web dynamics, structured population models, and the impacts of environmental change on aquatic ecosystems. She leads an active research group and has been instrumental in advancing conceptual frameworks in aquatic ecology. Research Interests: Her expertise spans Theoretical Ecology , Food Web Dynamics , Predator-Prey Interactions , Spatial and Meta-population Ecology , and Climate Change Impacts on Lakes . Her work integrates modeling with empirical data to understand how energy flows through aquatic systems under stressors like eutrophication, skyglow, and climate change. She investigates how parasite-mediated pathways, microbial loops, and habitat connectivity shape ecosystem functioning. The most recent publications highlight trends in long-term limnological monitoring , anthropogenic light pollution (skyglow) , parasite-driven food web dynamics , and modeling ecological networks across scales. Her collaborative work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, combining remote sensing, field experiments, and theoretical modeling. Deputy Department Head (interim), Department of Plankton and Microbial Ecology, IGB Berlin (2022–2023) Research Group Leader, IGB Berlin (since 2014) Postdoctoral Fellow, Kellogg Biological Station, Michigan State University (2013–2014) PhD in Theoretical Ecology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (2013) Scientific Projects: BLIC : Biodiversity and biotic interactions in phytoplankton bloom formation CONNECT : Connectivity and synchronisation of lake ecosystems FungiTrait : Parasitic fungi in food web dynamics BactiTrait : Bacterial phenotypic plasticity ILES : Skyglow and brownification impacts She advises early-career researchers and contributes to policy-relevant synthesis reports, such as those for the Umweltbundesamt on climate change impacts on surface waters. Her lab collaborates widely with institutions across Europe and the USA.

Timothy ReissmanView profile

Associate Professor

• Human-Machine Interfaces
• Assistive Technology
• Mechatronics
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Timothy Reissman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Dayton’s School of Engineering. He is a full-time faculty member actively engaged in research, teaching, and professional service. His work bridges engineering and healthcare, focusing on human-machine interfaces and assistive technologies. Education: Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Cornell University, 2013 M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Cornell University, 2008 B.S., Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Cornell University, 2002 Dr. Reissman's research centers on developing mechatronic systems to improve medical and assistive devices such as prostheses, exoskeletons, rollator walkers, and canes. His work integrates biomechanics, control systems, and wearable technology. He maintains clinical collaborations with physical therapy faculty and hospitals in the Dayton area, ensuring real-world relevance. His group also investigates coupled electromechanical systems and energy harvesting for autonomous devices. His recent publications span from 2025 to 2020, showing sustained productivity in interdisciplinary areas including rehabilitation engineering, robotics, smart thermostats, and engineering education. The research demonstrates a strong trend toward human-centered design, sensor integration, and the application of virtual reality and wearable sensors in mobility assessment. Scientific Awards: University Teaching Fellow, University of Dayton, 2017–2018 Kern Entrepreneurial Engineering Network Faculty Fellow, 2017 National Institutes of Health NRSA T32 Postdoctoral Fellow, 2013–2015 Intelligence Community Research Fellow, Department of Defense, 2010–2012 Dr. Reissman advises student research and teaches courses such as Mechatronics, Robotics, and Dynamic Systems. He has secured research grants related to assistive technology and engineering education, including NSF IUSE grants. He serves as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Assistive Technology and is active in ASME, IEEE, and ASEE. His work is supported by strong institutional and clinical partnerships. He leads a research group focused on autonomous systems and human augmentation, with access to labs in Kettering Laboratories. His team develops novel solutions such as smart prosthetic liners, energy-harvesting structures, and feedback devices for mobility aids. Future work includes expanding the use of VR and AI in rehabilitation and enhancing the functionality of wearable assistive devices.

Robert L. LoweView profile

Associate Professor

• Mechanics of Materials
• Computational Mechanics
• Constitutive Modeling
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Robert L. Lowe is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Dayton, School of Engineering. He is a full-time faculty member actively engaged in research and teaching in mechanics, materials, and computational modeling. His work bridges theoretical modeling with experimental validation in advanced materials. His research interests include: Mechanics of soft functional materials Additively manufactured materials (metals, polymers, hydrogels) Plastic deformation and ductile fracture of aerospace metals Multi-scale, multi-physics topology optimization Constitutive modeling and computational mechanics Structural analysis and wave propagation His recent publications (2022–2025) reflect a strong focus on dielectric elastomers, multiscale optimization, fracture mechanics of aerospace alloys, and 3D-printed functional polymers. These works span nonlinear dynamics, self-healing materials, thermomechanical analysis, and advanced simulation techniques, indicating a consistent trajectory in smart and adaptive materials systems. Scientific awards include: New Materials Educator Award, ASEE Materials Division (2022) AFRL Summer Faculty Fellowship (2021, 2019) UD-UDRI Summer Research Fellowship (2018) He advises research students and leads a research group focused on constitutive modeling and simulation. His work is supported by collaborations with AFRL and UDRI. He teaches core courses such as Mechanics I, Engineering Materials, Continuum Mechanics, and Mechanics of Soft Materials. He is affiliated with professional societies including ASME, ASEE, USACM, SES, and Sigma Xi. His research lab focuses on experimental characterization and computational modeling of advanced materials, particularly for aerospace and soft robotic applications.

Carsten BehnView profile

Professor

• Robotics
• Biomechanics
• Control Systems
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Carsten Behn is a Professor at Hochschule Schmalkalden, specializing in Engineering Mathematics within the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. He holds a habilitation from TU Ilmenau in biologically inspired motion systems and has served as a lecturer at Hochschule Merseburg and TU Ilmenau. Education: Diplom-Mathematiker (2001), Dr.-Ing. (2005), Dr.-Ing. habil. (2013) His research focuses on tactile sensors for surface texture and object contour detection, adaptive control in compliant robotics, and mathematical modeling of biomimetic systems. Publications emphasize sensor dynamics, mechatronic design, and applications of vibrissae-inspired engineering. Recent articles explore tactile sensor signal tuning, flow detection using artificial vibrissae, and adaptive control in snake-like locomotion systems. His work bridges mechanical modeling, control theory, and bioinspired robotics. Behn has served on technical program committees for conferences like ICINCO 2018 and IEEE IRC 2019. He supervises PhD students Moritz Scharff and Lukas Merker in Mechanical Engineering at TU Ilmenau.

Tobias SchwinnView profile

Researcher

• Agent-based modeling
• Robotic fabrication
• Segmented shell structures
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Tobias Schwinn is a Senior Researcher at the Institute for Computational Design and Construction (ICD) at the University of Stuttgart, Germany. His work focuses on integrating agent-based modeling , robotic fabrication , and computational design for segmented shell structures and timber architecture . He leads the ICD's 'Agent-Based Modeling and Simulation' research group and manages the institute's robotic fabrication infrastructure. PhD in Architecture (2021) from University of Stuttgart Diploma in Architecture from Bauhaus-University Weimar and University of Pennsylvania His research explores behavior-driven design , cyber-physical systems , and distributed robotic construction , with projects like the Landesgartenschau Exhibition Hall (first robotically fabricated segmented timber shell) and HygroSkin Pavilion . Publications examine topics in timber morphologies , fibrous joints , and design-materialization feedback . Teaching activities include Behavioral Design seminars, Computational Design Techniques , and Digital Fabrication workshops. He has lectured internationally at institutions including Columbia GSAPP, Harvard GSD, and University of Sydney, and served on scientific review committees for Fabricate, ACADIA, and Advances in Architectural Geometry conferences.

• Mechanical Engineering
• Composite Materials
• Structural Mechanics
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Arash Soleiman Fallah is a Professor at the Department of Mechanical, Electrical and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Technology, Art and Design, Oslo Metropolitan University. He has held academic positions at Brunel University London (Associate Professor in Dynamics and Vibration) and Imperial College London (Assistant Professor in Aeronautics). His research focuses on mechanics of composite materials, blast and impact resistance, peridynamics, phononic metamaterials, and multiphysics modeling of wind turbines. Current affiliation: OsloMet Previous roles: Associate Professor (Brunel), Assistant Professor (Imperial) He leads research in composite wind turbine blade mechanics, frequency filtering in metamaterials, and damage modeling in metals and composites. His work includes extended finite element formulations and viscoplastic material modeling. Recent publications explore negative-stiffness composites, laser thermal forming, and multiphysics simulations for powder coating. His research spans structural engineering, acoustic metamaterials, and extreme loading conditions. Fellow of Higher Education Academy (HEA) Member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) He serves as a Visiting Senior Research Consultant at ICP-ZHAW, contributing to interdisciplinary research in mechanics and mechatronics.

Eddy WidjajaView profile

Professor

• Didactics in Structural Design
• Wide-Span Structures
• Spatial Structural Designs
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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Eddy Widjaja is a Professor of Structural Engineering and Constructive Design at Beuth University of Applied Sciences Berlin. He holds a Doctorate in Engineering from Technical University of Berlin (1997) and has held academic positions at TU Berlin, Berlin University of the Arts, and HTWK Leipzig. His research spans didactics in structural design, wide-span and hybrid structures, rammed earth reinforcement, and strip foundation behavior. His recent publications focus on structural planning fundamentals, including mathematical principles, load transfer, and material-specific design for steel, concrete, and timber. A 2014 Beuth Teaching Award winner, he emphasizes critical thinking and material application over pure calculation. Key structural projects include the Kadon Parish Church (Vietnam, 2016), Gando School (Burkina Faso), and collaborations with firms like Heinle Wischer and Partner and Wayss & Freytag Ingenieurbau AG . His teaching integrates cross-material fundamentals and holistic planning. 2014: Beuth Teaching Prize 2016: International Prize for Sacred Architecture (Kadon Church, Vietnam)

• Biomechanics
• Ecophysiology
• Functional morphology
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Dr. Cristian L. Klunk is an active researcher at the Department of Biology, Technical University of Darmstadt , focusing on the biomechanics and functional morphology of ant mandibles. His work bridges ecology, evolutionary biology, and insect physiology, with a particular emphasis on how morphological traits influence mechanical performance.

• Exercise Physiology
• Sports Science
• Geriatrics
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Angel Buendia Romero is a researcher affiliated with the Human Performance and Sports Science group at the University of Murcia. He earned his PhD in 2023 with a thesis titled Effect of training and exercise cessation on functional capacity and strength in older adults , supervised by Dr. Jesús García Pallarés and Dr. Javier Courel Ibáñez. University: University of Murcia Research Group: Human Performance and Sports Science Email: angel.buendiar@um.es His research focuses on Exercise Physiology and Sports Science , with particular emphasis on: Aging and functional capacity Resistance and concurrent training Post-COVID-19 rehabilitation Muscle strength and hypertrophy Cycling biomechanics Exercise cessation effects The trends in his publications (2020–2025) highlight: Comparative analysis of free-weight vs. machine training Velocity-based training methodologies Rehabilitation strategies for older adults and post-COVID-19 patients Strength assessment tools for geriatrics Training adaptations in cycling performance Functional decline prevention His research group, Human Performance and Sports Science, explores both healthy aging and athletic performance optimization. No scientific awards or student advisement data were explicitly mentioned in the provided texts.

• Fire Ecology
• Remote Sensing
• Landscape Ecology
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Olga Viedma is an Associate Professor at the University of Castilla-La Mancha in the School of Environmental Sciences . Her research focuses on fire ecology, remote sensing applications, and landscape dynamics in Mediterranean ecosystems. PhD in Environmental Sciences (Geography) from Universidad de Alcalá de Henares BSc in Geography and History from Universidad de Alicante Her work integrates LiDAR technology, satellite imagery (Sentinel, MODIS, Landsat), and statistical modeling to study: Fire severity prediction and mapping Landscape structural controls on fire behavior Ecosystem recovery post-fire Long-term fire regime trends Key article trends (2017–2025) show a consistent emphasis on: Fire severity analysis using multi-sensor data LiDAR-based fuel modeling Spatiotemporal fire pattern detection Human-climate-fire interactions Mediterranean ecosystem transitions She collaborates extensively with fire ecologists like José Manuel Moreno and develops open-source tools like LadderFuelsR for vegetation structure analysis.

Eyosias BeneberuView profile

Researcher

• Structural Engineering
• Bridge Engineering
• Structural Fire Engineering
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Eyosias Beneberu, Ph.D., P.E., is a researcher in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington with extensive industry experience including structural engineering design and TxDOT service. Licensed in Texas and California, he focuses on structural resilience through experimental and computational methods. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from University of Texas at Arlington M.Sc. in Civil Engineering from Oklahoma State University B.Sc. in Civil Engineering from Bahirdar University Dr. Beneberu specializes in bridge engineering and structural fire performance , particularly using Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composites for rehabilitation. His research integrates structural health monitoring , non-destructive evaluation , and hazard mitigation to address aging infrastructure challenges. Current work emphasizes hydrocarbon fire effects on FRP-strengthened systems and flood resilience solutions. Recent publications reveal strong trends in advanced material applications (especially CFRP), post-hazard structural assessment , and innovative testing methodologies including full-scale fire experiments and non-destructive techniques like ground penetrating radar. His work bridges theoretical modeling with practical field applications. Active in multiple research initiatives, Dr. Beneberu leads projects on FRP-concrete bond evaluation, in-service bridge load testing, and elevated slab strengthening. His experimental work utilizes specialized facilities including CELAB and DFW Fire Training Research Center, demonstrating commitment to translating research into real-world infrastructure solutions.

• Physics Education
• Cooperative Learning
• Problem-Solving Pedagogy
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Maria Danzglock is a Research Assistant in Educational Psychology at the University of Kassel, specializing in physics education and instructional design. She contributes to the DFG-funded research project DisCoVer and participates in the PRONET-D initiative under the "Qualitätsoffensive Lehrerbildung" teacher training program. Current projects focus on cognitive mechanisms in physics learning Developing effective instructional strategies for explainer videos Validating independent work frameworks in physics classrooms Her research interests include: Cooperative learning dynamics Problem-solving-first pedagogy Interleaved practice effectiveness Transfer knowledge acquisition Digital education tools integration Physics didactics optimization Recent publications demonstrate her focus on combining guided discovery with collaborative approaches and analyzing individual factors affecting learning outcomes. Maria actively contributes to educational research conferences across Europe.

• Podiatry
• Foot Surgery
• Gait Analysis
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Joaquin Paez Moguer is a Professor in the Department of Nursing at the University of Malaga (UMA). His academic profile includes teaching responsibilities in Podiatric Surgery courses and clinical practice supervision for Podology graduates (Plan 2009). The University of Malaga, located in Spain, provides a platform for his research and educational contributions in podiatric fields. Academic Role: Professor Institution: University of Malaga (UMA) Department: Nursing Contact: joaquinpaez@uma.es Phone: +34 951952873 Research interests focus on biomechanical foot assessment, with emphasis on diabetic foot complications, surgical interventions, gait analysis, and sports-related foot pathologies. Recent work explores thermal imaging applications in diabetic foot evaluation, surgical techniques like Lapiplasty, and biomechanical impacts of childhood obesity and backpack loading on gait patterns. Key trends in academic output include: (1) Development of clinical validation tools for foot disorders (2) Cross-cultural adaptation of assessment questionnaires (3) Biomechanical studies on pediatric populations (4) Investigation of shoe characteristics in foot pathology (5) Focus on patient-reported outcomes in musculoskeletal conditions. Notable works address diabetic foot care, plantar fasciitis treatment, and foot posture analysis. Professional activities include teaching Podiatric Surgery I & II, clinical practicum supervision, and TFG (Final Degree Project) mentorship. The University of Malaga maintains structured teaching periods with annual tutorial sessions organized across semesters.

Sara Irina FabrikantView profile

Professor

• Cartography
• Geographic Information Science
• Spatial Cognition
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Sara Irina Fabrikant is a Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of Zurich, where she leads cutting-edge research at the intersection of cartography, cognitive science, and geographic information systems. Her work focuses on understanding how humans interact with spatial information, particularly through mobile and neuroadaptive interfaces that respond to users' cognitive states. Department of Geography, University of Zurich Editor for major cartography journals and conference proceedings Principal investigator on multiple research projects in spatial cognition Active collaborator with international researchers across cognitive science, neuroscience, and GIScience Professor Fabrikant's research centers on spatial cognition and human-computer interaction in geographic contexts. She investigates how people process spatial information through various display modalities, with particular emphasis on mobile map navigation, landmark recognition, and spatial learning. Her work bridges theoretical cartography with practical applications in wayfinding systems, incorporating methods from cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and human-computer interaction. Recent research has increasingly integrated physiological measures like EEG to develop neuroadaptive geographic information displays that respond to users' cognitive load and spatial learning needs. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a clear trajectory toward more sophisticated integration of neuroscience methods with cartographic design principles. Her work has evolved from foundational studies on spatialization and information visualization to cutting-edge research on neuroadaptive location-based services. Key themes across her publications include the impact of visualization design on spatial learning, the role of landmarks in navigation, the effects of uncertainty representation on decision-making, and the development of context-aware mapping systems that adapt to users' cognitive states in real-time. Professor Fabrikant has served as editor for numerous special issues and conference proceedings, including multiple COSIT (Conference on Spatial Information Theory) volumes, demonstrating her leadership in the field. Her extensive publication record in top-tier journals reflects consistent contributions to cartographic theory and practice over multiple decades. Her research program demonstrates significant advising activity through numerous co-authored publications with emerging scholars, though specific student names aren't listed in the provided materials. Her work frequently involves interdisciplinary collaboration across geography, computer science, cognitive psychology, and neuroscience, suggesting a well-funded research program with multiple ongoing projects. She has organized and edited proceedings for major international conferences, indicating substantial recognition within her field. While specific lab structures aren't detailed in the provided text, Professor Fabrikant's research appears to involve multiple experimental setups including virtual reality environments, real-world navigation studies with mobile eye-tracking, and neurophysiological measurement systems. Her work with teams across Switzerland and internationally suggests a collaborative research environment focused on pushing the boundaries of how geographic information is designed and experienced.

• Civil Engineering
• Material Science
• Sustainable Infrastructure
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Fan Zhang is a Postdoctoral Researcher in Civil Engineering at Aalto University, specializing in asphalt technology and sustainable road materials. Their work focuses on integrating industrial by-products into pavement systems and applying machine learning for material property prediction. Affiliation: Aalto University, Finland Research Group: Mineral Based Materials and Mechanics Zhang's research spans asphalt recycling, self-healing materials, and environmentally conscious pavement design. Key areas include rejuvenator application, fiber reinforcement, and microwave-based winter maintenance solutions. Zhang's publications emphasize asphalt mixture performance under aging, recycling optimization, and sustainable material synthesis. Recent works explore explainable machine learning for rheological predictions and environmental evaluations of waste-containing mixtures. Collaborations include research teams across Europe, with frequent co-authorship alongside Augusto Cannone Falchetto and Di Wang.