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Eric SobolewskiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Human Performance
• Muscular Physiology
• Exercise Physiology
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Dr. Eric Sobolewski is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Sciences at Furman University, Greenville, SC. He holds a PhD from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, an MBA from Weber State University, and BS/MS degrees from Utah State University. His research focuses on human performance optimization across populations, particularly in muscular physiology, aging, and sports medicine. His work explores interventions like strength training, stretching, and supplementation to enhance muscle function and physical performance. Recent studies investigate menstrual cycle impacts on strength metrics, circadian rhythms in athletic performance, and ultrasound-derived muscle characteristics. Education: PhD, UNC Chapel Hill (2015); MBA, Weber State University (2010); BS/MS, Utah State University (2008). Research emphasizes practical applications of exercise science, including fatigue measurement, muscle recovery techniques, and biomarker validation. He has published extensively in journals like Experimental Gerontology and Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research , with a focus on translating findings to clinical and athletic settings. No awards are explicitly listed in the provided texts. His advising and grant activities remain undocumented here, though his work frequently involves collaborations on biomechanical and physiological assessments. No lab affiliations are mentioned, but his research integrates advanced imaging techniques (ultrasound) and wearable technologies to measure exercise outcomes.

• Political Ecology
• Conservation Social Science
• Biodiversity Management
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Elizabeth Sanna Barron is a Professor at the Department of Geography and Social Anthropology , Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Her research intersects with political ecology, conservation social science, and critical physical geography, focusing on emplacement theory and its applications to sustainability. Co-PI for EMBAST (2022-2026) - NSF-funded algal bloom sustainability research Research Team Leader for Mission Mjøsa (2022-2027) - multidisciplinary freshwater management project Senior Researcher in Arctic Auditories (2021-2025) - Norwegian Research Council-funded hydrosphere study Her academic contributions include chairing IUCN's Fungal Use Specialty Group and serving as IPBES coordinating lead author. Current teaching includes advanced geography courses like GEOG8001 Theoretical Perspectives in Geography . Research spans fungal conservation epistemology, Arctic auditory ecology, and decolonial environmental frameworks. Key publication themes include: Emplacement theory development across 15+ years Water sustainability Intergovernmental biodiversity assessments Non-human agency Post-capitalist environmental models Alternative economic metrics

Yucheng XieView profile

Assistant Professor

• Security in Machine Learning
• Smart and Mobile Healthcare
• Mobile Computing and Sensing
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Yucheng Xie is a Tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Graduate Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Yeshiva University, affiliated with the Katz School of Science and Health. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Purdue University and a Master’s in Computer Science from Stevens Institute of Technology. His research focuses on Security in Machine Learning/AI Systems , Smart and Mobile Healthcare , and Mobile Computing and Sensing . Notable contributions include non-invasive wireless sensing via mmWave and Wi-Fi signals for health monitoring, adversarial attacks on activity recognition systems, and secure mobile deep learning. His recent articles explore topics like contactless human concentration monitoring, palm-based authentication, and environment-invariant eating behavior tracking. These works highlight innovations in mmWave technology, cybersecurity for AI systems, and healthcare applications. Awards : Best Paper Runner-up (IEEE Conference on Communications and Network Security, 2024) Best Paper Runner-up (IEEE International Conference on Computer Communications and Networks, 2022) Best Paper Award (EAI International Conference on IoT Technologies for HealthCare, 2019) While no advising or grant details are provided, his work emphasizes practical applications of wireless sensing and secure AI systems. No specific lab affiliations are mentioned, though his research often involves interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Virtual Reality
• Haptic Feedback
• Sonic Interaction
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Niels Christian Nilsson is a faculty member at Aalborg University , Denmark, with a research focus on Virtual Reality , Haptic Feedback , and Human-Computer Interaction . His work explores techniques for enhancing immersion and realism in VR through multimodal feedback, including tactile, auditory, and visual cues. Key research themes include redirected walking , body ownership illusions , and interactive sound synthesis , often in collaboration with Stefania Serafin and Rolf Nordahl. Nilsson's recent publications (2023-2024) address VR sickness in locomotion systems, tactile auditory augmentation for hearing-impaired users, and applications of VR in rehabilitation. He investigates novel input methods like blink-based interaction and geometric environments for mathematics education. His contributions span both practical implementations (e.g., ElboVR for post-surgery recovery) and theoretical frameworks for sensory feedback in virtual environments. Nilsson's work has been presented at premier venues such as CHI , VR , and IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics . While no formal awards or students are listed in this dataset, his research emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and user-centered design in immersive technologies, with implications for healthcare, gaming, and education.

• Speech-Language Pathology
• Neurological Disorders
• Aphasia Rehabilitation
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Carole ANGLADE is an Associate Professor at the School of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology within the Faculty of Medicine at Université de Montréal. Her research focuses on aphasia rehabilitation, community participation challenges for individuals with communication disorders, and innovative interventions such as group singing and telehealth. She has been involved in funded projects including a 2025-2026 study on singing for social wellbeing in aphasia (funded by SSHRC), and a 2024 project on shared decision-making in interdisciplinary rehabilitation (funded by FRQS). Her teaching includes courses like ORT-6532 (Adult & Senior Speech Therapy) and contributes to the Master of Speech-Language Pathology program. Key research themes include aphasia communication barriers, telerehabilitation protocols, and knowledge mobilization strategies. Over 15 years, her work spans clinical trials (e.g., rTMS efficacy), qualitative studies on community interactions, and interdisciplinary platform development for therapeutic adherence. Recent projects emphasize partnership-based research with community stakeholders, aiming to improve real-world accessibility for aphasia patients. Her publications reflect a blend of clinical trials, qualitative analysis, and translational research bridging neuroscience and social participation.

Clare PalmerView profile

Professor

• Environmental Ethics
• Animal Ethics
• Climate Ethics
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Clare Palmer is the George T. and Gladys H. Abell Professor of Liberal Arts and Professor of Philosophy at Texas A&M University. Her research focuses on environmental ethics, animal ethics, climate ethics, and the ethics of emerging technologies. She has authored/co-authored seminal works including *Wildlife Ethics* (2023) and *Companion Animal Ethics* (2015). Palmer holds interdisciplinary roles in the Environment Faculty (2024) and has led projects like the NEH grant on conservation biotechnology. She co-owns a 200-acre Texas ranch dedicated to wildlife restoration, including endangered Houston Toad conservation. Education: PhD from Oxford University (1993). She previously served as President of the International Society for Environmental Ethics (2007–2010) and contributed to the National Academies’ forest health committee (2017–2019). Her editorial roles include founding *Worldviews: Environment, Culture, Religion* and co-authoring the *Canadian Veterinary Journal*’s monthly ethics column. Research spans wildlife management ethics, climate adaptation strategies, and veterinary dilemmas. Recent work explores assisted reproductive technologies in conservation and the ethical implications of biotechnology. Grants include NSF Genomics and Society (2012–2016) and NEH funding for conceptual engineering approaches to conservation ethics. Palmer advocates for integrating ethical frameworks into ecological policies, emphasizing practical applications like farm animal welfare benchmarks and zoo ethics. Her work bridges academic theory with real-world environmental challenges, reflecting a commitment to interdisciplinary solutions.

Marianne Wetendorff NørgaardView profile

Associate Professor

• Nursing Science
• Clinical Medicine
• Cardiac Surgery
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Marianne Wetendorff Nørgaard is an Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Medicine at Aalborg University's Faculty of Medicine. Her research focuses on clinical guidelines, patient care in cardiac surgery, transition from pediatric to adult care for congenital heart disease patients, and nursing science innovations. She has contributed to studies on temperature measurement techniques, postoperative delirium prediction, and early mobilization post-cardiac procedures. Her work spans systematic reviews, clinical trials, and guideline development. Key projects include evaluating non-invasive temperature measurement methods and exploring parental experiences during pediatric-to-adult care transitions. Collaborations involve multidisciplinary teams addressing cardiac, pediatric, and chronic disease management challenges. Publications highlight her expertise in patient safety, clinical practice standards, and outcomes research. She actively participates in research networks focusing on cardiac surgery, diabetes care protocols, and pediatric-to-adult transition strategies.

Tom Christian Holm AdamsenView profile

Associate Professor

• Radiochemistry
• Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
• Medical Imaging Applications
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Tom Christian Holm Adamsen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Chemistry, University of Bergen. He is affiliated with the Center for Nuclear Medicine/PET at Haukeland University Hospital in Bergen. His research focuses on radiochemistry, PET imaging techniques for medical and industrial applications, pharmacology, and oncology tracers. Adamsen’s work spans pre-clinical imaging, novel radiotracer development, and the application of PET in drug distribution studies. He has contributed to projects like the Bergen Tracer Development Centre and instrumental methods in radiochemical synthesis. His research also explores interdisciplinary applications, such as using PET imaging in geological core analysis and hydrocyclone studies. Key areas of interest include titanium-45-based radiopharmaceuticals, single-cell tracking in high-noise conditions, and the repurposing of drugs like sulfasalazine for cancer treatment. His work bridges nuclear chemistry, biomedical engineering, and clinical diagnostics. Adamsen teaches courses such as KJEM260 (Radiochemistry and Radioactivity) and contributes to academic conferences and consortia like the 180°N Norwegian Nuclear Medicine Consortium. He has held roles as project manager and PI for multiple research initiatives, emphasizing translational research between academia and clinical practice.

Daniel Pizarro PérezView profile

Professor

• Computer Vision
• Medical Imaging
• Smart Grids
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Dr. Daniel Pizarro Pérez is a Professor in the Department of Electronics at the University of Alcalá, Spain. He is a member of the GEINTRA research group, which focuses on Electronic Engineering applied to Intelligent Spaces and Transport. He holds a doctoral degree from the University of Alcalá, completing his thesis on 'Localización de robots móviles en espacios inteligentes utilizando cámaras externas y marcas naturales' (2008), supervised by Dr. Manuel Ramón Mazo Quintas and Dr. Enrique Santiso Gómez. His research interests span computer vision, medical imaging, smart grid technologies, acoustic signal processing, and control systems. Notable projects include augmented reality applications in laparoscopic surgery, non-intrusive load monitoring using smart meters, and advanced control methodologies for power electronics. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical applications in healthcare, energy systems, and robotics. Recent publications highlight contributions to neural radiance fields for minimally-invasive surgery, distributed acoustic sensing in submarine environments, and deep learning-based activity recognition via energy consumption. His research frequently integrates interdisciplinary approaches, such as combining computer vision with medical robotics and leveraging machine learning for real-time control systems. Dr. Pizarro’s work has been supported by grants and collaborations within the GEINTRA group, with applications in intelligent spaces, robotic navigation, and sensor fusion. He has also contributed to educational initiatives like the GEMS Erasmus+ project, emphasizing sensory module development for robotics education.

• Medical Imaging
• Bioengineering
• Cardiovascular Hemodynamics
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Patrick Winter is a Senior Lecturer I in the Department of Bioengineering at the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science, University of Texas at Dallas. His research focuses on advanced MRI techniques, cardiovascular imaging, and nanotechnology applications in molecular imaging. He specializes in developing imaging methodologies for diagnosing vascular diseases like atherosclerosis and aneurysms, with particular emphasis on 4D flow MRI, deep learning algorithms, and nanoparticle-based theranostics. Educations: No formal education details provided in text. Research Interests: His work bridges bioengineering and clinical medicine, addressing challenges in non-invasive disease detection. Key areas include: Development of super-resolution MRI techniques Machine learning applications in medical imaging Targeted nanoparticle delivery systems Quantitative hemodynamic analysis Preclinical cardiovascular modeling Recent articles highlight innovations in: Deep learning-enhanced 4D flow MRI for stroke prediction Ensemble learning for cardiovascular system imaging Multi-modal imaging of aneurysm dynamics Awards: No scientific awards explicitly mentioned in provided texts. Grants/Advising: No grant details or student advisees listed. Collaborations likely focus on interdisciplinary cardiovascular research. Labs/Teams: Engaged in bioengineering labs specializing in MRI technology advancement and nanomedicine applications.

• Field crops
• Medicinal and Aromatic plants (MAPs)
• Crop resilience to abiotic stress
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Professor Garyfalia Economou holds a prominent position at the Agricultural University of Athens (AUA) as Director of the Institute for the Research and Marketing of Medicinal Aromatic Plants and a member of the Faculty of Crop Science. Her research focuses on crop resilience to abiotic stress, sustainable agriculture, and integrated weed management. She has led 45 funded projects, including 24 as principal investigator, and published extensively across journals and conferences. Her scientific contributions include landmark studies on drought tolerance in cereals, phytoremediation, and archaeological site vegetation management. Awards include the Academy of Athens Award (2008), Excellence in Higher Education (2010), and recognition for mentoring innovative agricultural projects like bio-friendly beer production and herbal tea development. She collaborates internationally with institutions in Croatia, USA, Czech Republic, Turkey, and Israel. Professor Economou has advised 8 PhD and 60 MSc students, contributing to over 70 more as a committee member. Her work spans 77 peer-reviewed articles, 5 monographs, and numerous conference papers. She actively participates in global initiatives like the European Weed Research Society (EWRS), leading its Weed Mapping Working Group.

Paul MonksView profile

Professor

• Atmospheric Chemistry
• Air Quality Monitoring
• Climate Change
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Professor Paul Monks is a leading academic in Atmospheric Chemistry and Earth Observation Science at the University of Leicester, serving as Pro Vice-Chancellor and Head of the College of Science and Engineering. His research focuses on air quality, pollution dynamics, and environmental policy, with notable contributions to understanding the impacts of biomass burning, urban emissions, and pandemic-related lockdowns on atmospheric composition. He chairs the NERC committee and advises UK and international bodies on environmental science. Research Interests: Monks’ work spans air pollution analysis, climate change mitigation, and innovative Earth Observation techniques. He pioneers the use of exhaled breath volatile organic compounds (VOCs) for diagnosing respiratory conditions like asthma and COPD. His studies also address formaldehyde exposure risks, bacterial responses to pollutants, and the health implications of indoor air quality in clinical settings. Awards & Roles: A Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry and Royal Meteorological Society, Monks holds key roles including UK representative on the Commission for Atmospheric Chemistry and Global Pollution (ICACGP), and member of the Royal Society’s Global Environmental Research Committee. His leadership extends to Defra’s Air Quality Expert Group and Innovate UK’s Satellite Applications Advisory Group. Grants & Labs: Monks leads large-scale initiatives such as the APHH-Beijing program studying pollution in Chinese megacities and the JULIAC field campaign in Germany. His team develops advanced sampling technologies like the ReCIVA breath sampler and LabPipe bioinformatics toolkit. Current projects investigate aerosol formation, VOC dispersion modeling, and the intersection of air pollution with bacterial pathogenesis. Future Work: Ongoing research includes real-time NO₂ monitoring via satellite (e.g., TROPOMI), assessing urban tree efficacy in reducing particulate matter, and exploring ‘dead cert’ decomposition VOCs for forensic applications. He advocates for policy-driven solutions to align air quality improvements with climate change goals.

Ethan K. MurphyView profile

Assistant Professor

• Electrical Impedance Tomography
• Biomedical Engineering
• Medical Imaging
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Ethan K. Murphy is an Assistant Professor of Engineering at Dartmouth College's Thayer School of Engineering. His research focuses on electrical impedance tomography (EIT), finite element method (FEM) modeling, and data fusion for biomedical applications such as stroke monitoring, hemorrhage detection, and cancer imaging. He holds a PhD in Mathematics from Colorado State University (2007) and has been recognized with awards including the Society of Critical Care Medicine’s Gold Snapshot Award (2021) and the Clinical Poster Award at the Northeast ALS Conference (2019). His work integrates computational methods with medical technologies, such as developing smartphone-based 3D scanning for EEG electrode localization and EIT systems for real-time tissue characterization. He collaborates on devices like EIT-coupled surgical staplers and non-invasive biomarker systems for hypovolemic cardiovascular instability. His labs and projects emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to biomedical engineering challenges. Key contributions include advancements in fused-data EIT for breast and prostate cancer imaging, phantom studies for validation, and algorithms for rapid FEM mesh generation from 3D scans. Current initiatives aim to improve early detection of internal bleeding and enhance medical imaging accuracy through machine learning and multi-modal data integration.

David YauView profile

Professor

• Network Protocol Design
• Cyber-Physical System Security
• Network Security and Privacy
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David Yau is a Professor in the Information Systems Technology and Design (ISTD) pillar at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD). He holds a B.Sc. from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and M.S./Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin, all in Computer Science. Previously, he was Distinguished Scientist at the Advanced Digital Sciences Center (ADSC) in Singapore and Qiushi Chaired Professor at Zhejiang University, China. His research focuses on network security, cyber-physical systems, and smart grid resilience. He has led over 15 research projects funded by agencies like Singapore's NRF, A*Star, and the U.S. NSF. Notable awards include the IBM Fellowship, NSF CAREER Award, and Best Paper awards at IPSN 2017 and IEEE MFI 2010. Yau has advised numerous PhD/Master’s students, many now in academia and industry. His work spans secure protocols, intrusion detection in critical infrastructures, and privacy-preserving smart grid technologies. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications and served on editorial boards of ACM Transactions on Sensor Networks and IEEE journals.

Ashok AgrawalaView profile

Professor

• Computer Systems
• Distributed Algorithms
• Real-Time Systems
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Ashok Agrawala is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Maryland, with joint affiliations in the University of Maryland Institute for Advanced Computer Studies (UMIACS) and the Department of Electrical Engineering. He directs the Maryland Information and Network Dynamics (MIND) Lab, a leading research group focused on real-time systems, network performance, and wireless localization technologies. Education: B.E. and M.E. in Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore M.A. and Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, Harvard University His research interests span computer systems, distributed algorithms, real-time operating systems, network performance modeling, traffic shaping, and indoor localization . He is renowned for pioneering the Ricart-Agrawala distributed mutual exclusion algorithm, developing the Maruti real-time operating system, and creating the Horus and Locus indoor positioning systems. His work has led to significant advances in temporal guarantees, jitter-free data delivery, and calibration-free localization. His recent publications show sustained innovation in wireless localization, context-aware computing, breath analytics, and energy-efficient IoT systems , reflecting an evolving research trajectory toward smart health and urban computing. He has authored over 200 papers and seven books, with consistent publication activity into 2024. Scientific Recognition: Fellow, IEEE Member, ACM Member, AAAS Member, Sigma Xi Agrawala has advised over thirty Ph.D. students, many of whom now lead research in academia and industry. His research has been funded by DARPA, NSF, and AFOSR, with corporate partnerships from IBM, Novell, and AT&T. He previously worked at Honeywell Information Systems, where he designed an Optical Character Reader. He has also served as a consultant to the UNDP and the Government of India, and as a technical expert in legal cases. He leads the MIND Lab, which focuses on mobile computing, wireless networks, and context-aware systems , continuing to innovate in real-time and networked systems.