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• Computer Security
• Pattern Recognition
• Digital Image Processing
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M. N. Islam is a Professor and Chair of the Computer Security department at Farmingdale State College, State University of New York (SUNY), a position he has held since 2016. His academic career spans multiple institutions including Old Dominion University, University of West Florida, University of South Alabama, and Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, where he served in various roles from Lecturer to Associate Professor. He has held significant administrative positions including Program Coordinator for Security Systems & Law Enforcement Technology (2013-2015) and currently serves as Chair of the Computer Security department. Dr. Islam earned his Doctor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Muroran Institute of Technology, Japan (1999), Master of Science in Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (1994), and Bachelor of Science in Engineering (with 1st Class Honors) from the same institution (1991). His doctoral research focused on optical communication systems. His research spans multiple interdisciplinary fields with a strong emphasis on applying optical techniques to security problems. Dr. Islam's work in pattern recognition has led to innovations in distortion-invariant target detection using log-polar transformation and joint transform correlation. His security research includes robust information security systems using steganography and optical techniques, with applications in biometrics and data protection. He has also made significant contributions to digital image processing, particularly in super-resolution enhancement techniques for video scenes, and has conducted extensive research on optical communication systems and wireless networks. Dr. Islam has received numerous prestigious awards including Senior Membership in IEEE (2008) and SPIE (2010), inclusion in Marquis Who's Who in America (2010), and multiple Individual Development Award Program (IDAP) awards from the State of New York (2011, 2014). His research has been supported by grants from SUNY High Need Program, NYSUNY 2020 Program, W.E.B. Du Bois Faculty Student Research Experience, Farmingdale Students First Grant, and US Army Medical Research. As an educator and mentor, Dr. Islam has supervised numerous graduate and undergraduate students across multiple institutions. He has developed new curricula including B.S. degrees in Computer Security Technology and Infrastructure Security, and Microcredentials in Computer Security. His teaching portfolio includes over 30 courses ranging from foundational electrical engineering subjects to advanced computer security topics. He directs the Digital Image Processing Research Lab, which focuses on machine vision and security research, developing new facilities and securing research funding for innovative security applications.

• Wireless Communications
• Signal Processing
• Artificial Intelligence
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Berker Peköz serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's College of Engineering. His expertise spans wireless communications, artificial intelligence security, and hardware systems, with significant contributions to 5G/6G technologies and aerospace applications. His educational foundation includes: B.S. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering M.S. in Electrical Engineering Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering Research focuses on cutting-edge intersections of communications and AI, particularly transformer model security, antenna-based authentication, and error-correction for emerging hardware. His work bridges theoretical innovation with practical aerospace implementations, evident in patents for antenna array geometries and publications addressing real-world challenges like contested IoT environments and spectral efficiency. Recent publications (2019-2025) show accelerating output with increasing emphasis on AI security frameworks. Scientific recognition includes: National Academy of Inventors membership (2019) Tau Beta Pi honor society induction (2018) Funding is evidenced through patent activity and consistent publications, though specific grants aren't detailed. He mentors students through undergraduate courses (EE 307 Avionics I, EE 327 Electrical Engineering Fundamentals) with likely graduate research supervision in communications security. His interdisciplinary approach connects electrical engineering fundamentals with next-generation AI and aerospace systems, positioning students for careers in secure communications and hardware innovation.

• Epilepsy Surgery
• Brain Mapping
• Awake Craniotomies
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Nitin Tandon, MD, is a Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at UTHealth Houston Medical School. He holds multiple leadership roles, including Vice President for Strategy and Development of UTHealth Houston Neurosciences, Director of the Epilepsy Surgery Program at Memorial Hermann–Texas Medical Center, and Co-Director of both the Texas Comprehensive Epilepsy Program and the Texas Institute for Restorative Neurotechnologies. His clinical interests encompass epilepsy surgery, brain tumor resection, awake craniotomies, and microvascular decompression. Research focuses on brain mapping (fMRI, diffusion tractography), intracranial electrophysiology, and neuro-oncology outcomes. He leads the Tandon Research Laboratory, investigating neural mechanisms of language, memory, and epilepsy. Recent publications (2021-2022) demonstrate trends in intracranial EEG for cognitive processes, minimally invasive epilepsy treatments, glioblastoma genomics, and neuroethics. Key areas include neural dynamics of speech, memory networks, and surgical innovation. Scientific awards: AANS/CNS Joint Section on Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery Resident Award CNS Resident Award for best paper

Mamta Chawla SarkarView profile

Professor

• Virology
• Molecular Epidemiology
• Host-Pathogen Interactions
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Dr. Mamta Chawla Sarkar serves as Scientist G at the National Institute of Cholera and Enteric Diseases (NICED), Kolkata, leading virology research under the Indian Council of Medical Research. Her work bridges fundamental molecular studies and public health implementation through NICED's WHO Collaborating Centre designation and national surveillance networks for rotavirus and influenza. Her research expertise spans: Molecular epidemiology of enteric/respiratory viruses Host-pathogen interactomics using proteomics and RNA-seq Development of low-cost diagnostic assays Host-targeted antiviral therapeutics Recent publications reveal a strategic pivot toward lncRNA-mediated mechanisms in viral pathogenesis, with 8 of 15 recent papers exploring non-coding RNA roles in rotavirus and SARS-CoV-2 infection. The work demonstrates sophisticated integration of clinical samples from NICED's hospital collaborations with advanced OMICS platforms to identify druggable host pathways. Her scientific recognition includes: Fellowship of Indian National Science Academy (2020) DBT National Women Bioscientist Award (2013) ICMR Kanishka Oration Award (2017) Fellowships from NASI and West Bengal Academy of Science Mentorship and funding reflect sustained excellence: 21 PhD students trained (15 awarded), continuous project funding since 2006 including ICMR's Centre for Product Development (2019-2024) and DST-SERB grants. During pandemics, her lab provided critical diagnostic support while advancing mechanistic studies - exemplifying translational research impact. The laboratory operates within NICED's BSL-3 facility as part of the Virology Division, coordinating eastern India's viral disease surveillance through 12+ network laboratories. Current work focuses on lncRNA-mediated ferroptosis in rotavirus infection and HDAC6 modulation in SARS-CoV-2 replication.

Grover A. Swartzlander, Jr.View profile

Professor

• Optical Vortices
• Radiation Pressure
• Solar Sailing
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Grover A. Swartzlander, Jr. is a Professor at the Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science within the College of Science at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). With a BS from Drexel University, MS from Purdue University, and Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University, he has established himself as a leading researcher in optical physics and imaging science. Rochester Institute of Technology Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science College of Science Swartzlander's research focuses on the fundamental properties and applications of optical vortices, radiation pressure phenomena, and their applications in space exploration. His work spans theoretical, experimental, and applied optics with significant contributions to solar sailing technology and exoplanet imaging systems. His extensive publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on optical singularities, with particular emphasis on vortex beams and their applications. The research shows a clear progression from fundamental optical phenomena toward practical applications in space technology, particularly NASA's diffractive solar sails project which has received significant attention and funding. Swartzlander's work on optical lift and radiation pressure has direct applications in spacecraft propulsion and attitude control systems, representing a unique intersection of fundamental optics and aerospace engineering. His research on optical vortex coronagraphy has advanced techniques for exoplanet detection and imaging. He actively teaches graduate courses in imaging science including Optics for Imaging (IMGS-633), and oversees graduate research through thesis courses. His work has been recognized by inclusion in Stanford University's list of the world's top 2% of scientists. Swartzlander maintains active collaborations with NASA and has developed significant research in diffractive solar sails technology, with multiple publications and patents in this area. His work bridges fundamental optical physics with practical space exploration applications.

Laurence TrussellView profile

Professor

• Auditory Neuroscience
• Synaptic Physiology
• Neural Circuits
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Laurence Trussell is a Professor and Interim Director of the Oregon Hearing Research Center at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), with concurrent appointment as a Scientist at the Vollum Institute. His research focuses on neural mechanisms of hearing, particularly brainstem circuitry and synaptic physiology in auditory processing. Education: Ph.D. in Biology, University of California, Los Angeles (1983) Research Interests: Dr. Trussell investigates how brainstem circuits encode acoustic signals and how synaptic physiology preserves auditory information. His seminal work demonstrates that timing-encoding neurons are molecularly specialized, reveals synaptic learning mechanisms at early sensory stages, and elucidates co-release of transmitters acting on single receptors. His research integrates molecular, biophysical, and circuit-level approaches to dissect auditory processing. Publication Trends: His 2013-2025 publications consistently explore dorsal cochlear nucleus physiology, emphasizing synaptic transmission mechanisms ( e.g. , glutamate dynamics, KCNQ channels), neural oscillations, electrical coupling, and cell-type-specific circuitry. Key themes include calcium channel nanodomains, inhibitory neuron subtypes, and multimodal integration, reflecting his focus on fundamental mechanisms of auditory signal processing from cellular to circuit levels. Advising and Grants: Publicly available information does not specify doctoral advisees or grant funding details, though his leadership of major research centers implies significant mentorship and extramural support. Labs and Teams: He directs research at the Oregon Hearing Research Center and Vollum Institute, leading teams studying auditory pathways through electrophysiology, imaging, and molecular techniques to decode hearing mechanisms and disorders.

Ali GheidiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Memory
• Aging
• Addiction
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Dr. Ali Gheidi is a faculty member at Mercer University School of Medicine, where he conducts research focused on the neurobiological mechanisms underlying memory, aging, and addiction. His current work specifically examines how neuronal ensembles in the medial prefrontal cortex control reinstatement to cocaine seeking. His educational background includes a BA in Psychology from York University, MSc and PhD in Psychology-Neuroscience from Wilfrid Laurier University, followed by three postdoctoral fellowships: at the University of Michigan in Neurobiology of Drug Addiction, at the University of Newfoundland in Neurobiology of Memory, and at Wayne State University in Neurobiology of Drug Addiction. Dr. Gheidi's research interests center on the neurobiology of drug-reinstatement, memory formation, and the effects of aging on neural systems. His work bridges behavioral neuroscience with molecular approaches to understand how specific neural circuits contribute to addictive behaviors and cognitive processes. Recent publications demonstrate his focus on prefrontal cortex function, neuronal ensemble dynamics, and the role of neurotransmitters like norepinephrine in modulating behavior. His research portfolio includes significant publications from 2012-2024, with a recent emphasis on neuronal ensembles, prefrontal cortex function in addiction, and sex differences in drug responses. The publication trend shows consistent contributions to neuroscience literature with increasing focus on translational aspects of addiction research. Dr. Gheidi currently leads an active research program funded by NIH/NIDA through a K01 career development award (K01 DA055068) titled 'Norepinephrine modulates medial prefrontal cortex neural ensembles that control cocaine seeking behavior' (2022-2027). He also participates in the NIDA-funded T32 postdoctoral training program in drug abuse biology. Active member of the College on Problems of Drug Dependence Member of the Society for Neuroscience His laboratory appears to focus on rodent models of addiction and memory, utilizing behavioral paradigms, neural activity mapping, and pharmacological approaches to investigate the neural basis of drug-seeking behavior and cognitive function. Current work suggests collaboration with multiple neuroscience laboratories across different institutions.