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Todd ColemanView profile

Associate Professor

• Epidemiology
• Biostatistics
• Population Health
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Todd Coleman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Sciences at Wilfrid Laurier University. His research focuses on epidemiology, biostatistics, and population health with a strong emphasis on LGBTQ+ health, HIV/AIDS, and healthcare equity. He investigates intersectional health disparities affecting sexual and gender minorities, particularly transgender individuals, non-binary people, and LGBTQ+ refugees. His work addresses community-based solutions to mental health challenges, healthcare access barriers, and social determinants of health. Notable research includes studying the protective effects of community inclusion on transgender mental health, the mental health needs of SOGIE refugees, and HIV-related risk behaviors among men who have sex with men. Coleman also explores the impact of minority stressors and social provisions on suicidal ideation in LGBTQ+ populations. He has been actively involved in the OutLook Study assessing healthcare experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals in primary care settings. His research often employs mixed-methods approaches, combining quantitative surveys with qualitative interviews to better understand complex health dynamics. Coleman’s work has informed public health policy recommendations regarding stigma reduction and inclusive healthcare practices. He is fluent in English and French and currently on sabbatical leave until 2025. His office is located at BA540 in Bricker Academic Building, though appointments are required for meetings.

• Tribology
• Mechanical Engineering
• Materials Science
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Dr Amir Kadiric is a Reader in Mechanical Engineering at Imperial College London's Faculty of Engineering, leading the SKF University Technology Centre for Tribology. He holds a MEng (Mechanical Engineering) and PhD (Tribology) from Imperial College (2005). Previously, he worked at SKF's Engineering and Research Centre in the Netherlands, focusing on rolling bearing research. Education: MEng in Mechanical Engineering (Imperial College), PhD in Tribology (Imperial College, 2005) His research emphasizes damage mechanisms in machine elements—such as rolling contact fatigue (micropitting, pitting), scuffing, and fretting—as well as reliability/efficiency of electric vehicle transmissions and condition monitoring of tribological systems. He collaborates with industries to advance applications in wind turbines, geared turbofan engines, and EV drivetrains. His work integrates experimental and computational methods, including novel techniques for in-situ lubricant film measurement and tribofilm analysis. He leads the Imperial-Industry collaboration through the SKF UTC for Tribology, advancing fundamental and applied tribology research. Dr Kadiric’s lab focuses on surface coatings, lubricant formulation, and advanced material characterization to mitigate failure modes in dynamic mechanical systems. His contributions bridge academic and industrial challenges in sustainable energy systems and high-performance engineering components.

Amritanshu PandeyView profile

Assistant Professor

• Grid Simulation and Optimization
• Grid Cybersecurity
• Modeling of Future Energy Systems
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Amritanshu Pandey is an Assistant Professor in Electrical Engineering at the University of Vermont, with a part-time adjunct appointment in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. His research focuses on enhancing the efficiency, reliability, and security of electric grids through methods in circuit theory, optimization, and machine learning. He pioneered the SUGAR simulation engine for power systems and collaborates globally on grid challenges. Research Interests: Pandey's work spans renewable integration, grid cybersecurity, digital twins, and decarbonization. Key projects include developing algorithms for large-scale grid optimization, anomaly detection, electric vehicle infrastructure modeling, and cyber-resilient energy systems. His research addresses real-world challenges in rapidly evolving grids across Asia and Africa. Awards: Best Paper Award, IEEE PES General Meeting (2017, 2021) Best-of-the-Best Paper Award, IEEE PES General Meeting (2021) Best Student Paper Runner-up, ECML-PKDD (2018) Students & Labs: He advises 7 PhD students and has graduated 11 advisees (PhD/MS/BS). His lab focuses on power systems innovation, including the SUGAR simulation framework and projects on grid cybersecurity and sustainable electrification.

Gregor KieslichView profile

Research Professor

• Solid-State Chemistry
• Functional Materials
• Metal-Organic Frameworks
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Gregor Kieslich is a Research Professor at the Technical University of Munich's School of Natural Sciences, Department of Chemistry. His laboratory explores molecular and solid-state chemistry at the Catalysis Research Centre. Research focuses on structure-property relationships in functional materials including metal-organic frameworks, molecular perovskites, and hybrid systems. The group develops design principles for advanced materials with tailored electronic, mechanical, and ionic transport properties through crystal engineering approaches. Recent publications emphasize materials for energy applications, with consistent focus on structural dynamics under external stimuli. Articles frequently investigate ion transport mechanisms, framework flexibility, and defect engineering using computational and experimental methods. No specific awards or laboratory details are documented in the provided information.

• Fluid Mechanics
• Environmental Fluid Dynamics
• Industrial Fluid Dynamics
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Professor Steven Armfield is a faculty member at the University of Sydney's School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering. He holds a BSc in Applied Mathematics from Flinders University and a PhD from the University of Sydney. His research focuses on fluid mechanics, particularly buoyancy-driven flows, computational modeling, and thermal convection in environmental and industrial contexts. He has led major projects on river management strategies, building ventilation systems, and large-scale fluid dynamics models. As FluD Director, he leads fluid dynamics research initiatives. Education: BSc Applied Mathematics, Flinders University PhD, University of Sydney Research Interests: Professor Armfield's work spans computational fluid dynamics (CFD), natural convection boundary layers, turbulent mixing in stratified flows, and heat transfer applications. His studies address environmental challenges (e.g., river stratification) and engineering systems (e.g., HVAC efficiency). He employs experimental, theoretical, and numerical methods to advance understanding of complex fluid behaviors. Publications: His recent work emphasizes parameterization of turbulent flows, buoyancy effects in stratified systems, and scaling laws for natural convection. Key themes include improving predictive models for environmental and industrial fluid dynamics. Awards: Australian National Research Fellowship Stanford University UPS Visiting Professorship Saitama University Visiting Scholarship Shundoh International Foundation Research Scholarship Advising & Grants: Supervises PhD students in topics like urban fluid dispersion and Navier-Stokes solvers. Secured funding for projects involving CFD analysis of data centers and thermal stratification in open channels. Labs/Teams: Led the School of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering (2008–2015) and currently directs the Fluid Dynamics (FluD) research group.

• Implementation Science
• Cardiovascular Diseases
• Nutrition and Metabolism
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Dr. Karen Birkenhead is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Implementation Science at the Sydney School of Health Sciences, University of Sydney. She holds a PhD in Human Movement (2018) and a Master of Sports Nutrition by Research (2014). Her research focuses on cardiovascular diseases, nutrition, exercise physiology, and genetic medicine, with a current project implementing a shared care model for familial hypercholesterolemia (FH). She previously worked as a Registered Dietitian in Canada for 14 years, specializing in public health, sports nutrition, telehealth, and chronic disease management. Education: PhD in Human Movement, 2018 Masters in Sports Nutrition, 2014 Her research themes include Obesity, Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease, Healthy Ageing, and Lifespan Health. Key projects include translational research grants for FH care models and perioperative nutrition strategies. She has received awards such as the HDR Student Research Grant (2015) and the USCIRS (2014). Dr. Birkenhead collaborates with organizations like the Nutrition Society of Australia and Professionals in Nutrition for Exercise and Sport. Her work bridges clinical practice and research, aiming to improve patient outcomes through evidence-based interventions.

Xujia ZHUView profile

Associate Professor

• Uncertainty Quantification
• Surrogate Modeling
• Stochastic Simulators
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Xujia ZHU is an Associate Professor at CentraleSupélec, Paris-Saclay University, affiliated with the Laboratory of Signals and Systems (L2S). His research focuses on uncertainty quantification, surrogate modeling, stochastic simulators, and reliability analysis. He holds an engineer’s degree in Mechanics from École Polytechnique (2015), a Master’s in Computational Mechanics from TU Munich (2017), and a Ph.D. from ETH Zurich (2022). He was a postdoctoral researcher at ETH Zurich until 2023. Education: Ph.D., Chair of Risk, Safety, and Uncertainty Quantification, ETH Zurich, 2022 Master’s (high distinction), Computational Mechanics, Technical University of Munich, 2017 Engineer’s Degree, Mechanics, École Polytechnique, 2015 Research Interests: Xujia’s work bridges numerical simulations and statistics, addressing topics like uncertainty propagation, sensitivity analysis, and surrogate modeling for stochastic systems. Key areas include polynomial chaos expansions, Bayesian active learning, and applications in seismic fragility analysis. Publications: His recent work emphasizes emulation techniques for stochastic simulators, multi-fidelity methodologies, and Bayesian active learning strategies in reliability analysis. Key themes include sparse polynomial chaos expansions and latent variable modeling. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with L2S, he collaborates on transversal projects in energy, industry, and health, leveraging interdisciplinary approaches in uncertainty quantification and computational modeling.

Stuart Bruce DalzielView profile

Professor

• Fluid Mechanics
• Environmental Fluid Dynamics
• Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
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Professor Stuart Bruce Dalziel is a Professor of Fluid Mechanics at the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP), University of Cambridge, where he has held academic roles since 2001. He leads the GK Batchelor Laboratory, a world-leading facility for experimental fluid dynamics. His research focuses on geophysical, environmental, and industrial fluid mechanics, employing theoretical, numerical, and experimental methods. Key areas include internal gravity waves, granular flows, turbulence, and building ventilation. Recent projects involve buoyant plumes, reactive flows, and applications like decontamination and hydrogen gas pipeline management. He is actively involved in supervising PhD students and has earmarked funding for projects on skipping stone dynamics and hydrogen gas purging in pipelines. Education and Career: Professor of Fluid Mechanics (2016–present) Reader in Fluid Mechanics (2012–2016) University Senior Lecturer (2001–2012) Director of the GK Batchelor Laboratory (1997–present) Research Interests: Dalziel’s work bridges experimental, numerical, and theoretical approaches to address challenges in fluid mechanics. Recent projects include studying stratified turbulence, Rayleigh-Taylor instabilities, and fluid dynamics in rotating systems. His applied research extends to environmental engineering, such as improving building ventilation systems and mitigating airborne disease transmission. Advising and Grants: He mentors PhD students from diverse backgrounds (mathematics, engineering, physics) and oversees funded projects combining experimental and computational methods. Current opportunities focus on novel fluid dynamics problems with practical applications. Labs and Facilities: The GK Batchelor Laboratory, under his leadership, develops advanced diagnostics and software for fluid dynamics research, widely adopted in the scientific community.

Jeanette SteemersView profile

Professor

• Media Industry Studies
• Media Policy Studies
• Children's Media
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Professor Jeanette Steemers is a leading academic in media studies at King's College London, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts & Humanities and the Department of Culture, Media & Creative Industries (CMCI). She joined King's in 2016 from the University of Westminster, where she was Professor of Media and Communications. Her research focuses on media industry studies, media policy, children's media, and public service broadcasting. Steemers holds a PhD in European Studies (1990) from the University of Bath and has extensive industry experience in media distribution and policy roles. Her research has been funded by major grants including AHRC, Leverhulme Trust, and British Academy projects, such as the AHRC-funded 'Screen Encounters with Britain' (2022–2025) and 'Children's Screen Content in an Era of Forced Migration' (2017–2018). She has published extensively on topics like transnational audiences, public service media strategies, and children's screen content. Teaching responsibilities include leading the MA Global Media Industries program and modules on children's media industries and policy. Steemers advises organizations like the Children’s Media Foundation and has contributed to parliamentary inquiries on public service broadcasting and children’s television policy. She is a member of the Euromedia Research Group and editorial boards of journals like Convergence and Media Industries Journal . Recent publications explore how young Europeans engage with British digital screen culture, challenges facing public service media in the streaming era, and policy solutions for children’s media content. Her work bridges academic research with industry collaboration, emphasizing the societal role of media in diverse contexts.

• Pain Management
• Opioid Therapy
• Substance Abuse
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Maryam Kazemitabar is an Associate Research Scientist in the Department of Internal Medicine at Yale University's School of Medicine. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychometrics from the University of Tehran (2020). Her work bridges research and clinical practice to improve patient outcomes in pain management, opioid therapy, and substance abuse. She collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to develop evidence-based interventions, leveraging her expertise in psychometric evaluation. Education: Ph.D. in Psychometrics (Measurement and Evaluation), University of Tehran, 2020 Research Interests: Pain management strategies and opioid-related risks Substance use disorders and comorbid mental health conditions Psychometric validation of health assessment tools Health equity in marginalized populations Research Trends: Recent work focuses on opioid overdose epidemiology, disparities in healthcare for migrant populations, and psychometric rigor in cross-cultural mental health measurement. Key methodologies include latent class analysis, scale validation, and mixed-methods approaches. Advising & Grants: While specific grants are not listed, her collaborative projects imply institutional and federal funding support. No formal advisees are documented here.

Rosemary FisherView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Entrepreneurship Education
• Higher Education Pedagogy
• Flipped Learning
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Rosemary Fisher is a Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Swinburne University of Technology's School of Business, Law and Entrepreneurship. She holds a PhD from Swinburne and multiple advanced degrees in business and arts disciplines. Her career spans academic leadership roles including Head of Commerce at Box Hill Institute and Course Director for the Master of Entrepreneurship at Swinburne. Fisher combines teaching with impactful research in entrepreneurship education, higher education pedagogy, and innovative teaching strategies like flipped learning. Education: PhD, Swinburne University of Technology MBA, University of Melbourne Master of Business (Professional Accounting), Victoria University Bachelor of Arts, Canberra College of Advanced Education Research Interests: Focuses on pedagogical innovations such as flipped learning's impact on student outcomes, entrepreneurial resilience, and strategies to enhance teacher status. Active in curriculum design for entrepreneurship programs and digital education solutions. Current projects explore AI's role in business education and EFL teaching methodologies. Awards: 2017 Faculty Teaching Excellence Award Academy of Management Distinguished Reviewer (2012, 2014) 2011 Outstanding PhD Thesis Award Grants & Projects: Lead researcher on initiatives addressing teacher retention, aged care feedback systems, and migrant business training. Recent grants include "$60K for AI in Entrepreneurial Education" and "$45K for EFL Flipped Learning Research". Professional Engagement: Editorial Board member for Active Learning in Higher Education and Journal of Effective Teaching . Serves on international committees for entrepreneurship education and pedagogical innovation. Active in policy development for social entrepreneurship and educational technology adoption.

Trey MillerView profile

Associate Professor

• Economics of Education
• Postsecondary Education
• Career and Technical Education
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Trey Miller is an Associate Professor of Economics and Director of the Texas Schools Project at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD), housed in the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences. He specializes in the economics of education, postsecondary education systems, and career and technical education policy. Dr. Miller holds a PhD in Economics from Stanford University (2009) and a BA in Mathematics and Economics from the University of Texas at Austin (2003). His research focuses on evaluating educational policies and interventions, particularly corequisite remedial education models, access to same-race instructors, and the impacts of developmental education reforms. He leads mixed-methods studies funded by organizations such as the Institute of Education Sciences, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and the US Department of Education. Key projects include analyzing pandemic-era enrollment trends at Texas community colleges and strategies to support part-time college students. Dr. Miller’s publications appear in top journals like the Journal of Policy Analysis and Management and Economics of Education Review , and he frequently advises policymakers through collaborations with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and legislative committees. His work bridges academic research and practical policy solutions, emphasizing equity and institutional effectiveness in higher education. He has received accolades such as the RAND Bronze Medal Award (2015) and RAND Idea Showcase Winner (2012). Prior roles include Principal Researcher at the American Institutes for Research (2017–2020) and Economist at the RAND Corporation (2009–2017).

Özlem İlk DağView profile

Professor

• Longitudinal Data Analysis
• Multilevel Modeling
• Interactive Graphics
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Prof. Dr. Özlem İlk Dağ is a Professor of Statistics at the Middle East Technical University (METU), Ankara, Turkey. She holds the position of Department Head of Statistics and serves on advisory boards for TUBITAK and the Journal of Biostatistics. Her academic journey includes roles from Research Assistant (1997) to Professor (2018), with affiliations in Actuarial Sciences and Biostatistics. Education: Ph.D. in Statistics (Iowa State University, 2004), M.S. and B.S. from METU. Research focuses on longitudinal data analysis, multilevel modeling, Bayesian methods, and biostatistics. She authored three editions of R Yazilimina Giris and a foundational book on multivariate longitudinal data analysis. Key contributions include developing marginalized transition random effects models (MTREM) and R packages like 'mmm'. Awards include METU's 20-year service recognition and teaching excellence. She has supervised numerous research projects and co-authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles across biostatistics, genomics, and statistical computing. Her work bridges statistical theory and application, with notable contributions to gene expression clustering, maternal antibody studies in veterinary science, and computational methods for longitudinal data. She maintains active collaborations in genomics and biostatistics, and her lab focuses on integrating statistical computing with biomedical research.

• Health Policy and Systems Research
• Social Determinants of Health
• Participatory Action Research
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Dr. Lucia D'Ambruoso is a Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Applied Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition, University of Aberdeen. She is based at the Aberdeen Centre for Health Data Science and leads international research on health systems, participatory methods, and verbal autopsy. She holds honorary and visiting positions at the University of the Witwatersrand (South Africa), Umeå University (Sweden), and Stellenbosch University, and serves on multiple international research and policy committees. PhD in Public Health, University of Aberdeen (2011) MSc in Public Health and Health Services Research, University of Aberdeen (2003) BSc (Hons) in Pharmacology, University of Aberdeen (1997) Her research focuses on health policy and systems, social determinants of health, and participatory action research, especially in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. She uses qualitative and mixed methods to understand how health systems can be made more equitable and responsive through community engagement, inter-sectoral action, and innovative data systems like verbal autopsy. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on community-led health research, digital health platforms for emergency care, school-based mental health, and mortality data systems. She leads major NIHR and GCRF-funded programmes in South Africa and Rwanda, aiming to strengthen primary care and injury response systems through participatory methods. Scientific Awards: University of Aberdeen Interdisciplinary Research Award (2024) University of Aberdeen Outstanding Research Award (2024) Fellow, Stellenbosch Institute of Advanced Study (2025) Fellow, Royal Society for Public Health (2021) Fellow, Higher Education Academy (2017) Dr. D'Ambruoso teaches across global health, health policy, and research methods at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. She supervises PhD students and is Deputy Director of the Centre for Global Development at the University of Aberdeen. She is actively involved in community engagement through NHS Grampian and serves on the editorial board of Global Health Action and the Steering Committee of the Politics of Health Group. Her research is supported by NIHR, MRC, Wellcome Trust, and international philanthropies. She leads the Verbal Autopsy with Participatory Action Research (VAPAR) initiative, which connects communities, researchers, and policymakers to generate actionable evidence on health equity. Her team works closely with the Agincourt HDSS in South Africa and has developed innovative tools for community health worker training and data collection.

Jonathan HuView profile

Professor

• Optics
• Photonics
• Nanophotonics
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Dr. Jonathan Hu is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Baylor University's School of Engineering and Computer Science. He holds a PhD from the University of Maryland Baltimore County (2008) and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Princeton University (2009–2011). He is an active researcher in optics and photonics, leading the Photonics Research Laboratory and advising both graduate and undergraduate research assistants. Research Interests: Nanophotonics and metamaterials for photovoltaic and biomedical applications Mid-IR supercontinuum generation using chalcogenide photonic crystal fibers 2D materials such as graphene and their alignment via magnetic fields Coherent optical communication and quantum optical Fredkin gates Numerical simulation of electromagnetic problems and leaky mode analysis His recent publications (2019–2024) demonstrate a strong focus on quantum plasmonics, specialty optical fibers, optofluidics, and nonlinear optical phenomena, with high-impact work in journals like Science Advances , ACS Photonics , and Advanced Materials . The research shows a clear trend toward integrating photonics with 2D materials and quantum systems, with applications in sensing, communication, and materials characterization. Scientific Awards and Recognition: 35 Baylor faculty named among top 2% most cited researchers (2023) Editor’s Pick, Journal of Applied Physics (2018) Top three downloads in OSA journals for three consecutive months (2009) NSF Graduate Research Fellowship (awarded to advisee) Chinese Government Award for Outstanding Self-Financed Students Abroad (awarded to advisee) Second Place in FiO + LS Student Competition (awarded to advisee) Advising and Grants: Dr. Hu actively mentors students at all levels, with current graduate research assistants including Wei Zhang, Zhihao Hu, and Sterling Walzel. His lab is supported by external funding, though specific grants are not detailed in the text. He has advised PhD students such as Joshua Young, Chao Niu, and Chengli Wei, many of whom have gone on to successful academic and industry careers. His teaching includes core courses like EGR 1302, ELC 2320, and ELC 4320, as well as advanced topics in computational photonics and integrated photonics. Labs and Teams: He leads the Photonics Research Laboratory at Baylor University, located at the BRIC facility. He is also involved with the Baylor University Optica Student Chapter, promoting optics outreach and networking among students and researchers.