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Gregory J. ParkerView profile

Assistant Professor

• Geometric Analysis
• Non-linear Partial Differential Equations
• Microlocal Analysis
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Gregory J. Parker is an Assistant Professor at Stanford University in the Department of Mathematics, with a focus on geometric analysis and non-linear PDEs. He holds a PhD in Mathematics from MIT (2017-2022) under advisors Clifford H. Taubes and Tomasz Mrowka. Key Research Areas : Differential geometry, geometric analysis, singular PDEs, gauge theory, minimal surfaces, applied mathematics, computational physics. Publications : Recent works explore ℤ2-harmonic spinors, Seiberg-Witten equations, and Monte-Carlo plasma coupling techniques. Awards : NSF Postdoctoral Fellowship Teaching : Taught Stanford's Math 172 (Measure Theory), Math 116 (Complex Analysis), and Math 20 (Calculus II). His research bridges pure mathematics (geometric analysis, singular equations) and applied domains (plasma modeling, laser spectroscopy), with active contributions to gauge theory and computational methods.

• Terahertz Optoelectronics
• Nonlinear Optics
• Photonics
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Emilie Herault-Croma serves as a Lecturer at the University of Savoie Mont Blanc, where she holds the position of Director of Studies for the Maths, Computer Science and Engineering Sciences (MISPI) Portal for first-year degree students. She is actively affiliated with the CROMA Laboratory's PHOTO team and contributes to the Electronics of Embedded Systems and Telecommunications (ESET) and Telecommunications Networks and IT (TRI) sectors at both Bachelor's and Master's levels. Her research expertise centers on Terahertz optoelectronics, with specific focus on materials and devices characterization using THz-TDS (Terahertz Time-Domain Spectroscopy), investigation of THz emission efficiency through optical rectification in nonlinear crystals pumped near their bandgap, emission spectroscopy in nonlinear crystals, and Optical Rectification THz Imaging (ORTI). Her experimental work often involves semiconductor materials like GaAs and nonlinear crystals such as GaSe and ZnTe. Analysis of her publication record reveals a consistent research trajectory in terahertz technology spanning nearly two decades, with recent work emphasizing practical applications in industrial imaging, material identification, and improved THz generation techniques. Her publications demonstrate extensive collaboration with researchers including Jean-Louis Coutaz and Frédéric Garet, with whom she has co-authored numerous papers on THz generation and characterization methods. Within the university governance structure, Dr. Herault-Croma serves as an elected member of CNU63 (substitute), the CA Université Savoie Mont Blanc, and the CROMA laboratory council, while also contributing to the Labex FOCUS 3 Office. Her teaching responsibilities include analog and digital electronics, microcontrollers, FPGA & VHDL, and reprogrammable microprocessors, reflecting her strong engineering background.

Sofya ChepushtanovaView profile

Associate Professor

• Mathematics
• Computer Science
• Applied Mathematics
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Dr. Sofya Chepushtanova is an Associate Professor and Co-Chair of the Math Physics and Computer Science department at Wilkes University, located in Stark Learning Center 408. Her academic work spans mathematics, physics, and computational sciences. Email: sofya.chepushtanova@wilkes.edu | Office: Stark Learning Center 408

Steven GapinskiView profile

Lecturer

• Mathematics
• Algebra
• Calculus
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Steven Gapinski is a Lecturer in the Department of Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science at Wilkes University , where he teaches first-year mathematics courses including Calculus and facilitates weekly problem sessions for College Algebra and Pre-Calculus. His contributions extend to co-developing the Luzerne County Council of Teachers of Mathematics exam, an annual high school competition for juniors and seniors. He is based in the Stark Learning Center, Room 426, and maintains an active role in academic outreach through this initiative.

Brent YoungView profile

Associate Professor

• Mathematics
• Physics
• Computer Science

Brent Young serves as an Associate Professor at Wilkes University within the Department of Math Physics and Computer Science. His contact details include email: brent.young@wilkes.edu and office location in the Stark Learning Center, Room 406. No specific research focus, students, or awards are detailed in the provided information.

Marissa NesbitView profile

Assistant Professor

• Arts Integration
• Dance Education
• Embodied Cognition
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Dr. Marissa Nesbit serves as Assistant Professor of Dance and Dance Education Coordinator at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, specializing in arts-integrated pedagogy that bridges dance with core academic disciplines. Her academic credentials include: B.A. in Psychobiology from Pitzer College M.F.A. in Dance from Texas Woman's University Ph.D. in Art Education from The Ohio State University Nesbit champions embodied learning methodologies where dance becomes an equal partner to subjects like math and science rather than a supplementary tool. Her research demonstrates how physical movement can concretize abstract concepts such as the water cycle, creating dynamic learning environments for students who struggle with traditional sedentary instruction. She emphasizes dance's evolutionary nature as a cultural force that students actively shape rather than merely replicate. Her recognition includes: 2024 Outstanding Dance Educator in Higher Education (established category) from the National Dance Education Organization As an educator, Nesbit trains future dance instructors to develop personalized arts-integration curricula, fostering teaching approaches that evolve with societal shifts while maintaining dance's integrity as both art form and academic discipline.

• Developmental Psychology
• Educational Psychology
• Physical Exercise
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Marianna Alesi is a full professor at the University of Palermo, affiliated with the School of Medicine and Surgery and the Department of Psychological, Pedagogical, Physical Exercise and Training Sciences. Her research focuses on developmental and educational psychology, with a particular emphasis on physical activity's role in cognitive and motor development, learning disabilities, and mental health. Office hours: Wednesdays 11:30 AM–1:30 PM (in-person or online via Microsoft Teams) Contact: +3909123897702 | marianna.alesi@unipa.it Her research spans various subfields, including: Developmental psychology (typical and atypical development) Educational interventions for learning disabilities Physical activity's impact on executive functions Stress and emotional competence in educational contexts Post-pandemic mental health adaptations Inclusive pedagogical strategies Recent publications analyze: Teacher-student dynamics in shaping educational outcomes Psychological variables in pandemic-related education Motor-cognitive correlations in developmental disorders Vaccination hesitancy and health communication Inclusive physical education models She contributes to institutional activities through the Bioethics Committee and Third Mission initiatives. Her work integrates experimental studies, intervention programs (like the ESA Program), and cross-cultural comparisons in educational psychology.

• Low-dimensional Topology
• Floer Homology
• Contact Geometry
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Evan M Fink is a Lecturer in the Department of Mathematics at the Weissman School of Arts and Sciences, Baruch College, City University of New York (CUNY), teaching undergraduate courses in discrete mathematics, algorithms, data structures, and calculus sequences since at least Fall 2013 through Spring 2025. His academic credentials include dual bachelor's degrees from MIT (Mathematics and Physics), followed by advanced degrees from Columbia University: PhD, Mathematics, Columbia University MPhil, Mathematics, Columbia University MA, Mathematics, Columbia University SB (equivalent to BS), Mathematics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology SB (equivalent to BS), Physics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Fink's research centers on low-dimensional topology, specifically characterizing contact elements in Sutured Floer Homology and developing combinatorial sutured Topological Quantum Field Theory as exterior algebra. His work provides novel topological characterizations of contact elements and applies ring structures to understand tight contact structures on solid tori. No scientific awards are documented in his current academic profile. He mentors students through Mathematics Internship courses (MTH 3905-3908) and Independent Study in Mathematics (MTH 5000), while serving on multiple institutional committees including Math Placement, Faculty Advisor, Observation, Financial Aid, and Improving Learning Outcomes committees since 2016.

Matt Van SchepenView profile

Lecturer

• Computer Science Education
• Educational Technology
• Middle School Education
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Matt Van Schepen serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Education at Northwestern College, teaching graduate-level courses for the Computer Science Endorsement program within the Master of Education offerings. Concurrently, he holds full-time positions as Assistant Principal, Technology Coordinator, and Middle School Science/Computer/Math Instructor at Orange City Christian School in Orange City, IA. His educational credentials include: M.Ed. from Dordt College B.A. from Northwestern College His professional focus centers on Computer Science Education and Educational Technology integration for K-12 educators, specializing in preparing teachers for computer science endorsements through curriculum development and technology coordination. Current work emphasizes practical classroom applications of STEM pedagogy in middle school settings. Professional experience includes previous service as 8th Grade Science and Physical Education Instructor at Timothy Christian School, Elmhurst, IL. No scientific awards or research grants were documented in the source material.

Mark WilsonView profile

Associate Professor

• Fluid Mechanics
• Tribology
• Computational Mechanics
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Dr Mark Wilson is an Associate Professor in the School of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Leeds, Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, where he has been an academic since September 2010. He currently serves as Director of Student Education (since January 2025) and previously held roles including Director of the Institute of Thermofluids (2017-2024), Assessment Lead (2021-2025), and Admissions Tutor (2012-2015). He holds a BSc in Maths and Physics (Joint Honours, 1st class) and PhD in Applied Maths, both from the University of Leeds. His research spans computational mechanics with emphasis on fluid-solid systems, including droplet dynamics (inkjet printing, fuel filtration), wetting phenomena, tribology (boundary/mixed lubrication), industrial coating flows, and biomedical applications in macular hole mechanics. Recent publications reveal dominant themes in multiphase interfacial phenomena, with computational modeling driving advances in droplet coalescence, thin-film dynamics, and lubrication theory. Key trends include nanoscale tribochemistry applications, viscoelastic turbulence modeling, and wetting dynamics on heterogeneous surfaces, reflecting interdisciplinary work bridging engineering and biological systems. Scientific Awards: RCUK Academic Fellowship Dr Wilson actively supervises six postgraduate researchers and teaches mathematics/computational methods. His leadership includes chairing the IMechE Thermofluids Group and directing educational programs for over 1,000 students. Current projects include the EPSRC Programme Grant 'Friction: The Tribology Enigma' focusing on fundamental lubrication mechanisms. He contributes to the Institute of Functional Surfaces and Institute of Thermofluids, developing collaborative research in surface engineering and thermofluid dynamics with industrial partners including Rolls-Royce and Siemens.

• Mathematics
• Physical Sciences

Pablo Gonzalez is a Professor in the College of Math & Physical Sciences at Southwestern Adventist University. Contact information includes phone number 817-202-6210 and email address pablog@swau.edu .

Anca-Larisa Sandu-GiuraniucView profile

Lecturer

• Structural and Functional MRI
• Quantitative Neuroimaging Methods
• Cognitive Neuropsychology
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Dr. Anca-Larisa Sandu-Giuraniuc is a Lecturer at the School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition , University of Aberdeen. Affiliated with the Aberdeen Biomedical Imaging Centre , she leads research in structural/functional MRI, cortical complexity analysis, and brain ageing. Her work bridges neuroimaging with epigenetics and mental health epidemiology. PhD in MRI Brain Metrics (University of Bergen) MSc in Nonlinearity in Complex Systems (Al.I.Cuza University) Medical Bioengineering Graduate (Romania) Research Interests focus on Quantitative neuroimaging methods for cortical complexity Life-course factors influencing brain ageing Epigenetic regulation of cortical volumes Mood disorder neurobiology via connectivity analysis Historical neuroanatomy studies Scientific Awards include the 2017 Best Psychiatry Research Article Prize. She supervises PhD studies on cortical complexity and leads grants totaling £139,081, including projects on: Functional connectivity and cognitive resilience Hippocampal subfields in dementia Brain predictors of cognitive decline Her teaching includes Statistics and Maths for Imaging modules in Medical Physics programs.

• Mathematical Analysis
• History of Mathematics
• Convex Analysis
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Michela Eleuteri serves as a Full Professor in the Department of Physical, Computer and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, specializing in Mathematical Analysis (MATH-03/A). Her academic profile demonstrates a dual expertise in theoretical mathematical analysis and historical perspectives of mathematics. Her research focuses on several interconnected areas: Regularity theory for minimizers of variational integrals with emphasis on Lipschitz continuity Functionals with nonstandard growth conditions including variable exponents and generalized Orlicz norms Bounded variation spaces and their applications to image processing Homogenization theory and asymptotic analysis of thin structures Historical development of mathematical concepts with educational applications Prof. Eleuteri's publication trajectory reveals an evolving research program that increasingly bridges classical mathematical analysis with contemporary applications in artificial intelligence and machine learning. Her recent work demonstrates how foundational mathematical concepts can inform modern computational approaches, particularly in optimization and image processing. This interdisciplinary approach is also reflected in her teaching, where she connects historical mathematical developments with current theoretical frameworks. Her teaching responsibilities span multiple academic programs: History of Mathematics for the Science Teaching and Communication Master's program Mathematical Analysis II for Civil and Environmental Engineering students Advanced courses in Convex Analysis and Optimization for Mathematics graduate students History of Mathematics I and II within specialized mathematics tracks Prof. Eleuteri maintains an active scholarly presence with continuous publication output from 2004 through 2025, demonstrating sustained research productivity and evolving scholarly interests that increasingly incorporate applications to modern computational fields while maintaining strong theoretical foundations in mathematical analysis.

Wade Cameron FisherView profile

Professor

• High Energy Physics
• Elementary Particle Physics
• Quantum Entanglement
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Wade Cameron Fisher is a Professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at Michigan State University's College of Natural Science. His research focuses on fundamental questions in high energy physics, specifically the mechanisms behind particle mass generation through studies at the ATLAS experiment at CERN's Large Hadron Collider (LHC). He collaborates internationally on precision measurements of Higgs boson properties, top quark dynamics, and searches for physics beyond the Standard Model including supersymmetry and dark matter. Ph.D., Physics, Princeton University (2004) B.Sc., Physics & Math (Summa Cum Laude), University of Minnesota (2000) His recent work involves analyzing high-energy proton-proton collisions to investigate Higgs boson decays into bottom quarks, top quark mass measurements, and novel approaches to missing transverse momentum reconstruction. Publications emphasize differential cross-section measurements, exotic decay modes, and precision tests of electroweak interactions. Current investigations include: Probing Higgs boson couplings via associated production with vector bosons Searching for vector-like quarks and supersymmetric particles Studying long-lived particles through displaced vertex techniques Exploring dark matter models with s-channel mediators Analyzing quantum entanglement in top quark pairs

Katya ArquillaView profile

Research Fellow

• Bioastronautics
• Aerospace Engineering
• Human-Robot Interaction
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Katya Arquilla is a Postdoctoral Associate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics. She is affiliated with the Human Systems Lab and Interactive Robotics Group, advised by Prof. Julie Shah and Prof. Dava Newman. Her research focuses on quantifying human state to improve psychological health and task performance in challenging operational environments, particularly through psychophysiological monitoring integrated into human-robot interactions for space exploration missions. Education PhD in Aerospace Engineering Sciences (Bioastronautics), University of Colorado Boulder MS in Aerospace Engineering Sciences (Bioastronautics), University of Colorado Boulder BS in Astrophysics, Rice University Her work bridges aerospace engineering, psychology, and robotics to address challenges in long-duration crewed missions. Prior to MIT, she taught middle and high school math and physics at YES Prep Public Schools.