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• Gravitational Physics
• Modified Gravity Theories
• Compact Binary Systems
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Dr. Félix-Louis Julié is a Senior Scientist and Leibniz Fellow at the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (Albert Einstein Institute) in Potsdam, Germany, within the Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity division. His research is dedicated to testing gravity in the strong-field regime, with a focus on the motion and gravitational radiation of compact binary systems in modified gravity theories. Education: PhD in Theoretical Physics (2018), “On the motion and gravitational radiation of binary systems in scalar-tensor and Einstein-Maxwell-dilaton theories” , supervised by Nathalie Deruelle at APC laboratory, Paris. MS in Theoretical Physics (2014), École Normale Supérieure (ENS), Paris. BS in Theoretical Physics (2012), École Normale Supérieure (ENS), Paris. Research Focus: Dr. Julié's work centers on advancing the understanding of gravity beyond General Relativity. He has generalized the effective-one-body (EOB) formalism to modified gravities, developed post-Newtonian descriptions of “hairy” binary black holes, and established the first law of black hole thermodynamics for such systems. Recently, he has extended the ADM formalism to guide future numerical relativity simulations in modified gravity contexts. His primary theoretical frameworks include scalar-tensor models, Einstein-Maxwell-dilaton, and Einstein-scalar-Gauss-Bonnet extensions. Career Timeline: Postdoctoral Fellow, Johns Hopkins University (2018–2021), member of Emanuele Berti’s group. Postdoctoral Fellow, Albert Einstein Institute (2021–present), Astrophysical and Cosmological Relativity division. Leibniz Fellow, Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics (ongoing). Contact: Email: felix-louis.julie@aei.mpg.de Phone: +49 331 567-7194 Address: Am Mühlenberg 1, 14476 Potsdam, Germany

• French Literature
• Symbolism
• Decadentism
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Simonetta Anna Valenti is a Full Professor of French Literature at the University of Parma's Department of Humanities, Social Sciences and Cultural Enterprises. She serves as President of the three-year degree program in Modern Foreign Languages and Civilizations and previously held positions as Pro-Rector for Internationalization and Director of the Interuniversity Master's Degree in Languages, Culture, and Communication. Before joining Parma, she was Associate Professor at the University of Valle d'Aosta and researcher at the Catholic University of Milan. Her education includes a Laurea in French Literature and a PhD in 'Linguistic, Philological and Literary Sciences' from the Catholic University of Milan, along with studies at École Normale Supérieure de Fontenay/St. Cloud as a 'Pensionnaire Scientifique Étranger'. Research interests focus on: French Symbolism and Decadentism of the late 19th century Francophone literature (Aostan, Lebanese, Caribbean) Theater and poetry of Paul Claudel Literary translation practices Contemporary Francophone narratives Her publications demonstrate strong emphasis on Paul Claudel studies, French Symbolism, and Francophone literature from Lebanon and the Caribbean, with recent works exploring Lebanese-Quebec writer Wajdi Mouawad. Awards include: René Willien Prize (2013) for critical edition of Magdeleine Gamba's novel Letter of Commendation from Valle d'Aosta's Education Authority (2009) She has led international initiatives as: Head of the University Language Center (Valle d'Aosta) Coordinator of binational Italian-French diploma programs Scientific director for international conferences on Francophonie Principal investigator for PRIN research projects on French literature Member of scientific committees for multiple academic journals

Hua HeView profile

Professor

• Mixture population modeling
• Causal inference
• Longitudinal data analysis
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Hua He is a Professor in the Department of Biostatistics and Data Science at Tulane University's School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, specializing in advanced statistical methodologies for public health research. Her work bridges theoretical biostatistics with practical applications in infectious disease diagnostics and causal inference frameworks. Her academic credentials include: PhD in Statistics, University of Rochester MA in Statistics, University of Rochester BS in Mathematics, Southwest Normal University, China Dr. He's research focuses on mixture population modeling, causal inference, longitudinal data analysis, and ROC analysis, with significant applications in tuberculosis diagnostics and molecular epidemiology. She develops novel statistical approaches for social media data analysis, drinking outcome modeling, and zero-modified datasets, emphasizing methodological rigor in public health contexts. Her textbook Applied Categorical and Count Data Analysis and edited volume Statistical Causal Inferences and Their Applications in Public Health Research establish her as a leading methodological authority. Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a concentrated focus on CRISPR-based diagnostic technologies and next-generation sequencing for tuberculosis detection, with strong emphasis on point-of-care applications, diagnostic accuracy validation, and low-resource setting adaptations. These works integrate biostatistical innovation with molecular diagnostics to address critical gaps in infectious disease control. Her scientific recognition includes: Teaching Excellent Award (2020) Dr. He directs the Methodology/Biostatistics Unit at Tulane University Translational Science Institute (TUTSI) and serves as Principal Investigator for an NIH R01 grant Moving beyond description: statistical and causal inference for social media data , alongside multiple pilot studies and foundation-funded projects. She has contributed biostatistical expertise to dozens of NIH-funded investigations, particularly in tuberculosis and infectious disease research. As Co-director of TUTSI's Clinical Research Core and Statistical Deputy Editor for the American Journal of Public Health , she leads institutional research infrastructure while advancing methodological standards in public health science.

Sergio LuzzattoView profile

Professor

• Modern European History
• Italian History
• French History
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Sergio Luzzatto is Professor and the Emiliana Pasca Noether Chair in Modern Italian History at the University of Connecticut, Department of History. He joined UConn in 2020 after nearly twenty years as a full professor of European Modern History at the University of Turin. His career bridges French and Italian historical scholarship with a focus on Modern Europe's political evolution. His educational background includes dual Ph.D. credentials: one from Scuola Normale Superiore in Pisa, Italy, and another from École des Hautes Études en Sciences Sociales in Paris, France. Luzzatto's research spans nineteenth-twentieth century Italian history, eighteenth-nineteenth century French history, and twentieth century Jewish studies. His work explores the longue durée of Modern Europe's political cultures—from Thermidorian Reaction to Italian Risorgimento, Interwar France to Post-WWII Italy—with particular expertise in Fascist Italy, Holocaust studies, and religious history. He examines how political rituals, collective memory, and ideological transformations shape national identities. His publications reveal evolving scholarly trajectories: early French Revolution studies transitioned to Italian Fascism and Jewish history, culminating in recent works on Red Brigades terrorism, Primo Levi's legacy, and Holocaust orphans. These demonstrate methodological range across political, cultural, and transnational history frameworks. Scientific recognition includes: Cundill History Prize (2011) for Padre Pio —notably the only non-English original work to win this prestigious award As a public intellectual, Luzzatto actively engages broader audiences through television productions ( L’Altra Storia on La7, 2002-2003) and regular contributions to La Stampa , Corriere della Sera , and Il Sole 24 Ore . His current research investigates the Marquis de Morès' proto-fascist legacy in late nineteenth-century France, with a book forthcoming from Harvard University Press (2026).

Phil JonesView profile

Professor

• Cancer Development
• Stem Cell Biology
• Mutation Analysis
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Professor Phil Jones serves as a Senior Group Leader at the Wellcome Sanger Institute and Professor of Cancer Development at the University of Cambridge, with additional clinical responsibilities as a Consultant in Medical Oncology at Addenbrooke's Hospital. His research focuses on understanding how normal cell behavior is altered by mutation during aging and early cancer development. Dr. Jones's laboratory investigates mutations in normal skin epidermis and oesophageal lining, which accumulate significant mutation burdens by middle age. His research program centers on three key areas: mutations in normal tissues, how mutant cells take over normal tissues, and tracking mutant cell behavior. His team employs deep sequencing of human tissues combined with transgenic mouse models, 3D culture methods, gene editing, live imaging, and single-cell analysis. A significant finding from his work reveals that normal tissues are extensively colonized by mutant cells, with some mutations increasing cancer risk while others may decrease it. Current research focuses on redirecting evolutionary selection to reduce the burden of deleterious mutations, with potential implications for cancer prevention strategies.

• Geometric Group Theory
• Algebraic Topology
• Coxeter Groups
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Dr. Olga Varghese is a Lecturer and Academic Advisor at the University of Münster since 2025, with prior research roles at Heinrich-Heine Universität Düsseldorf (2023-2025) and OvGU Magdeburg (2021-2023) under DFG projects. She holds a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Münster (2010-2015) and has been a Postdoc there since 2015. Her research focuses on geometric group theory, particularly Coxeter groups, automorphism groups, and profinite properties, with significant contributions to group actions on CAT(0) spaces and graph products. Her recent work explores profinite rigidity, involutions in Coxeter groups, and automatic continuity in group actions. She has taught foundational and advanced courses in topology, algebra, and mathematics for natural sciences, with a strong emphasis on geometric group theory and algebraic structures. Current affiliations include the University of Münster's Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. Her publications span journals like Algebraic and Geometric Topology , Journal of Group Theory , and Geometriae Dedicata , reflecting her expertise in algebraic and geometric interplay.

Keramet ReiterView profile

Assistant Professor

• Prisons
• Prisoners' Rights
• Criminal Justice Policy
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Keramet Reiter is an Assistant Professor at the University of California, Irvine, affiliated with both the School of Law and the Department of Criminology, Law and Society . She serves as Director of LIFTED , offering BA degrees to incarcerated students, and as Editor-in-Chief of Punishment & Society . Her scholarly leadership includes co-founding the PrisonPandemic digital archive. Ph.D., Jurisprudence & Social Policy, UC Berkeley J.D., UC Berkeley M.A., John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY) Reiter's research focuses on prisons, prisoners' rights , and the impact of punishment policies on legal systems and communities. She employs interviewing, archival analysis, quantitative data , and legal scholarship to examine issues such as solitary confinement, medical experimentation, civil rights , and gun control laws . Her work spans comparative analyses between the U.S. and Denmark, highlighting prison reform and penal system normalization . Key trends in her 15 most recent publications (2025–2020) emphasize long-term solitary confinement , prison healthcare , and human rights violations . Collaborative studies with the PrisonPandemic Team document the social costs of incarceration during public health crises . Her work also addresses racial disparities , gang labeling , and policy responses to systemic issues in correctional facilities. She has received the ACLS Fellowship Cavan Young Scholar Award for her contributions. Reiter co-edited Extreme Punishment and authored 23/7: Pelican Bay Prison and the Rise of Long-Term Solitary Confinement and Mass Incarceration . Beyond academia, she founded a prison education program on Rikers Island and testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary .

Vikaas SohalView profile

Professor

• Neuroscience
• Psychiatry
• Brain Circuits
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Vikaas Sohal, MD, PhD is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine and a member of the UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences. He directs a neuroscience laboratory investigating the brain circuits underlying fundamental aspects of cognition and emotion, with particular focus on gamma oscillations in normal cognition and schizophrenia, as well as how rhythmic brain activity encodes emotional states. Dr. Sohal is also a board-certified psychiatrist who supervises residents in the Early Psychosis (PATH) clinic. Dr. Sohal earned his A.B. and S.M. in Applied Mathematics from Harvard University in 1997, followed by an M.A.St. in Mathematics from the University of Cambridge in 1998. He completed his M.D./Ph.D. in Neuroscience at Stanford University in 2005, where he also completed his residency in adult psychiatry. During his residency, he conducted postdoctoral research with Dr. Karl Deisseroth, performing some of the first experiments using optogenetics to study information processing in brain circuits. Dr. Sohal's research has focused on neural circuit mechanisms underlying cognitive and emotional processes, with particular emphasis on gamma oscillations, prefrontal-hippocampal interactions, and the role of specific interneuron subtypes in information processing. His laboratory has made significant contributions to understanding how parvalbumin interneurons generate gamma oscillations that organize prefrontal networks to promote behavioral adaptation. His recent work has explored the circuit basis of emotional states, pain-related aversion, and neuropsychiatric disorders. His publication record shows a consistent trajectory of high-impact research, with recent publications spanning topics from psilocybin effects to thalamocortical organoids for neuropsychiatric disorder modeling. His work demonstrates a progression from fundamental circuit mechanisms to translational applications for psychiatric disorders, particularly focusing on schizophrenia and emotional processing abnormalities. Dr. Sohal has secured continuous NIH funding as Principal Investigator since 2009, including multiple R01 grants, an R56, DP2, R00, and K99 awards, demonstrating sustained research productivity and significance. His research program represents a sophisticated integration of molecular, cellular, circuit, and behavioral approaches to understand and potentially treat neuropsychiatric disorders.

• Tectonics
• Geodynamics
• Seismology
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Francisco Manuel Alonso Chaves is a Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at the Faculty of Experimental Sciences, University of Huelva, Spain. He is affiliated with the Huelva Scientific and Technological Center and leads the research group RNM276 APPLIED GEOSCIENCES. His academic focus lies in Internal Geodynamics, contributing significantly to the understanding of tectonic processes in the Betic Cordillera and surrounding regions. Education: PhD in Geology, University of Granada (1995). Thesis: "Tectonic evolution of Sierra Tejeda and its relationship with processes of crustal thickening and thinning in the Betic mountain ranges", supervised by Dr. Miguel Orozco Fernández. His primary research interests encompass Tectonics, Geodynamics, Seismology, and Structural Geology. He investigates crustal deformation, seismic activity, and the evolution of mountain belts, with a regional focus on the Betic Cordillera and the Iberian Peninsula. His work integrates field studies, geophysical methods, and advanced data analysis to unravel complex tectonic histories and assess seismic hazards. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on tectonic processes, particularly in the Guadalquivir Basin and the Betic Cordillera. His work utilizes seismic noise recording, kernel density estimation, and passive seismic techniques to study basin architecture, fault reactivation, and crustal structure. There is a consistent focus on Neogene extension, earthquake analysis (including the Türkiye-Syria events), and the application of geospatial tools like QGIS for tectonic interpretation. Scientific Awards: No scientific awards mentioned in available information. Advising and Grants: No details provided regarding students supervised or research grants secured. Labs and Teams: Dr. Alonso Chaves is a key member of the RNM276 APPLIED GEOSCIENCES research group and conducts his work at the Huelva Scientific and Technological Center. His team focuses on applied geological research, including seismic microzonation, tectonic modeling, and environmental geology, contributing to both academic knowledge and practical applications in the region.

Grey BallardView profile

Associate Professor

• Numerical Linear Algebra
• High Performance Computing
• Computational Science
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Dr. Grey Ballard is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Wake Forest University . He earned a B.S. in Math and Computer Science (2006), M.A. in Math (2008) from Wake Forest, and PhD in Computer Science (2013) from the University of California, Berkeley. He was a Truman Fellow at Sandia National Laboratories before joining Wake Forest. Research Focus: Ballard develops communication-optimal algorithms for high-performance computing , particularly in tensor decompositions , symmetric matrix computations , and nonnegative matrix factorization . His work combines numerical linear algebra with parallel algorithm design to reduce data movement costs in distributed systems. Publications demonstrate expertise in communication lower bounds , randomized tensor rounding , and visualization tools for parallel algorithms. He has contributed software packages such as TuckerMPI , GentenMPI , and PLANC for large-scale data compression and clustering. Scientific Awards: Wake Forest Excellence in Research Award NSF CAREER Award SIAM Linear Algebra Prize Three Conference Best Paper Awards (SPAA, IPDPS, ICDM) C.V. Ramamoorthy Distinguished Research Award (UC Berkeley) ACM Doctoral Dissertation Award – Honorable Mention Teaching: Courses include Introduction to Computer Science , Numerical Linear Algebra , and Parallel Algorithms . He has developed educational tools using the Thread-Safe Graphics Library to visualize parallel dynamic programming and collective communication.

• Developmental Biology
• Cancer Biology
• Stem Cell Research
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Dr. Saskia Suijkerbuijk is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Developmental Biology at the Faculty of Science, Utrecht University. Her research focuses on understanding the mechanisms of cancer progression, particularly in colorectal cancer, with an emphasis on cell competition, stem cell dynamics, and metastasis formation. Her research interests include: Developmental Biology and its role in cancer progression Cell competition mechanisms in intestinal and colorectal cancer Stem cell dynamics in normal and cancerous intestinal tissue Metastasis formation and the role of the tumor microenvironment Organoid modeling of cancer progression and metastasis Dr. Suijkerbuijk's work has established important connections between developmental processes and cancer progression. Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on how cell competition drives tumor growth and metastasis, with particular attention to intestinal cancer models. She has developed innovative organoid transplantation approaches to study colorectal cancer progression in vivo, providing valuable insights into the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying metastasis formation. Her scientific contributions have been recognized through publications in high-impact journals including Nature Communications, Cell Stem Cell, and PNAS.

• Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations
• Fluid Dynamics
• Hyperbolic Systems of Conservation Laws
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Sam G. Krupa is a Research Fellow at École normale supérieure in Paris, France, holding a Marie Skłodowska-Curie European Postdoctoral Fellowship for his project on "Quantitative Stability and Regularity of Large Data for Conservation Laws," funded by the European Union with a grant of €195,914.88. His mentor is Cyril Imbert. Research interests include: Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations Fluid Dynamics Hyperbolic Systems of Conservation Laws Compressible Euler System Shocks Well-posedness Theory Ill-posedness Theory Convex Integration Scientific awards: Marie Skłodowska-Curie European Postdoctoral Fellowship Contact: sam.krupa@ens.fr . GitHub repositories include code for hyperbolic problems, p-system blowup analysis, and non-uniqueness in 2D isentropic Euler equations.

• Journalism
• Communication
• Computational Communication
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Xu Xiang is a Tenured Professor and Vice Dean at Tongji University School of Art and Media , where he serves as Director of the Big Data and Computational Communication Research Center. He is also Editor-in-Chief of Computing, Intelligence, and Communication , reviewer for CSSCI journals, and former Deputy Secretary-General of Beijing Society of Literature and Art. PhD in Literary Theory (Beijing Normal University, 2009) M.A. in Chinese Language and Literature (Tsinghua University, 2006) B.A. in Sociology (Nanjing University, 2004) His research focuses on computational communication, particularly analyzing social media networks, user behavior, and information dissemination. He established key theoretical frameworks including 'Opinion Paradigm', 'Social Echo Chamber', 'Influence Circle', 'Idol Conformity', 'Emotional Setting', and 'Silent Public Opinion', with extensive publications on social media emotional dynamics, information narrowing, and cultural communication mechanisms. His 15 most recent publications (2017-2022) demonstrate consistent exploration across computational communication theory, algorithmic platform analysis, and social media's role in cultural dissemination. Key research trends include information narrowing mechanisms, emotional preference patterns, and structural transformations in social media ecosystems. Fourth China 'News Communication Academic Award' (2018) Youth New Media Academic Research 'Qi Hao Award' (2018) National News Academic Youth Scholar Award (2012) Beijing-Taiwan Research Award (2013) Beijing Outstanding Talent Funding (2011) Tongji University '13th Five-Year Plan' Scientific Research Advanced Individual (2020) As an award-winning mentor, he guided student teams to first, second, and third prizes in multiple national competitions including China Data Journalism Competition and National Undergraduate New Media Creative Competition. His research bridges academic theory with policy practice, with findings receiving Central Politburo member instructions and extensive national media coverage.

Patrick MoranView profile

Associate Professor

• Medieval French Literature
• Arthurian Romance
• Narrative Theory
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Patrick Moran is an Associate Professor of French in the Department of French, Hispanic & Italian Studies at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Arts. He joined UBC in 2018 after teaching positions at Université Paris-Sorbonne, Université Lyon 2, Université Montpellier 3, McMaster University, University of Ottawa, and Université Laval. Moran holds a PhD from Université Paris-Sorbonne and is an alumnus of the École Normale Supérieure (Paris). Moran specializes in medieval French literature with particular focus on Arthurian romance from the 12th and 13th centuries. His research uniquely bridges literary theory—especially reader-response theory, narrative theory, and cognitive poetics—with material philology and codicology. He has also published significant research on fantasy fiction and modern medievalism, while himself being an author of two fantasy novels and multiple science fiction short stories. His scholarly work examines medieval narrative genres, manuscript studies, and the intersection between theoretical approaches and textual materiality. Moran's research output shows a clear trajectory from his doctoral work on inter-romanesque networks in Grail cycles to broader investigations of genre theory, narrative structure, and the reception of medieval literature. His 2019 Cambridge University Press monograph The Canons of Fantasy: Lands of High Adventure represents a significant expansion of his scholarly interests into fantasy literature studies. His recent publications increasingly explore the connections between medieval narrative techniques and contemporary interactive media. SSHRC Insight Development Grant (2019-2022): Literary Genre in the French-Speaking Middle Ages: From Manuscript Studies to Cognitive Theory UBC Public Humanities Hub Project (2020): Tracing the Scribe: Reassessing Professional Networks in the Paris Book Trade (collaborative project) Moran maintains an active research agenda with publications spanning medieval French literature, Arthurian studies, narrative theory, and fantasy literature. His work demonstrates how medieval textual practices continue to inform contemporary narrative forms, from traditional scholarship to digital media and interactive fiction.

Wendy RobinsonView profile

Professor

• Medical Genetics
• Epigenetics
• Fetal Development
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Wendy P. Robinson is a Professor in the Department of Medical Genetics at the University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine , and a Senior Scientist at the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute . She holds the CIHR Sex and Gender Science Chair . Research Interests: Genetics and epigenetics of early human development, placental function in pregnancy complications (fetal growth restriction, preterm birth), DNA methylation, non-coding RNA, sex differences, and polymorphisms. Her lab employs genomic and bioinformatic tools to study placental health and its impact on newborn outcomes. Recent Publications (2025-2024) focus on X-chromosome inactivation patterns in placenta, cell-type specific DNA methylation, maternal socioeconomic effects on placental epigenetics, and modeling placental development with organoids. Key themes include sex-specific epigenetic regulation , maternal-fetal interactions , and human placental methylome . Awards: UBC Faculty of Medicine Distinguished Achievement Award (2018), with trainees receiving the James Miller Memorial Prize and Mary-Jane Carroll Trainee Award. Students & Collaborations: Supervised PhD/MSc students include Li Qing Wang, Icíar Fernández Boyano, Giulia Del Gobbo, Victor Yuan, and Magda Price. Collaborators span the Alex Beristain Lab and University of Toronto institutions. Laboratory Activities: Regular team-building events like mountain hikes, climbing outings, and kayaking trips, alongside providing open access to epigenetic tools (e.g., Bisearch, SeqDoc) for the research community.