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Crystal BotkinView profile

Professor

• PET/CT Student Directed Research
• Disabilities and Reasonable Accommodations
• Nuclear Medicine Technologists with Disabilities
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Crystal Botkin is a Professor in the Department of Clinical Health Sciences at Saint Louis University's Doisy College of Health Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration, an MPH, and a BS in Nuclear Medicine Technology, all from Saint Louis University. Her academic roles include serving as Interim Academic Chair of the Department of Clinical Health Sciences and Program Director of the Nuclear Medicine Technology Program. She has extensive experience in clinical nuclear medicine, education, and professional leadership. Education: Ph.D., Higher Education Administration, Saint Louis University (2018) MPH, Saint Louis University (2010) B.S., Nuclear Medicine Technology, Saint Louis University (2000) Research Interests: PET/CT Student Directed Research Disabilities and Reasonable Accommodations in Healthcare Nuclear Medicine Technologists with Disabilities Professional Leadership: Former President of the Missouri Valley Chapter Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) Active member of SNMMI-TS, serving on multiple committees Her research spans PET/CT imaging techniques, radiation safety, and healthcare accessibility. Notable contributions include studies on reducing radiation exposure, optimizing imaging protocols, and advocating for nuclear medicine technologists with disabilities. Botkin has received numerous awards, including the SNMMI-TS Outstanding Educator Award and the Presidential Distinguished Service Award. Her articles highlight advancements in PET/CT technology, theranostics, and patient care innovations. She mentors students in research projects, emphasizing clinical and technical excellence.

• International Relations
• Political Science
• Security Studies
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Andrew O'Neil is Professor and Dean of Graduate Research & International Research Institute at Griffith University. His scholarly focus spans international relations, nuclear strategy, and security studies, with particular expertise in US alliances across Asia-Pacific and Europe. Research Interests: Examines institutional dimensions of nuclear cooperation in US-led alliances Analyzes deterrence frameworks and security dynamics in Asia-Pacific Studies impact of global events on local business decision-making through signaling theory Scientific Contributions: Authored 14+ peer-reviewed publications on alliance management and nuclear deterrence Led research on US-Australia nuclear umbrella arrangements (2024) Developed institutional analysis frameworks for alliance structures (2017-2022)

• Nuclear Engineering
• Fluid Mechanics
• Resources Engineering
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Glenn Sjoden is a Professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at the University of Utah, specializing in nuclear engineering applications. With degrees including a PhD in Nuclear Engineering from Pennsylvania State University (1997), MS from Air Force Institute of Technology (1992), and BS from Texas A&M University (1984), his research spans computational nuclear engineering, reactor design, radiation transport, and nuclear forensics. His research interests focus on reactor physics optimization, isotope production/separation methodologies, nuclear detection systems, and planetary defense applications. Current investigations examine neutron transport modeling, thermoelectrically cooled detectors, asteroid impact mitigation strategies, and advanced morphological analysis for nuclear forensic applications. Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on experimental validation of computational models across nuclear engineering domains. Article analyses reveal predominant themes in reactor optimization (32%), radiation detection (27%), isotope production (20%), nuclear forensics (13%), and planetary defense (8%). Methodological approaches emphasize Monte Carlo simulations, spectral matching techniques, and automated image processing algorithms. Laboratory activities include the Utah TRIGA reactor facility where his team conducts experimental validation of neutron imaging systems, radioisotope production, and detector performance characterization under controlled irradiation conditions.

Philip O'DonnellView profile

Medical Educator

• Preventive Cardiology
• Clinical Lipidology
• Nuclear Cardiology
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Philip O'Donnell, MD, is a Medical Educator affiliated with Shenandoah University’s School of Health Professions, Department of Physician Assistant Studies. BA in Biology, University of Virginia Medical School, Internship, & Residency, Medical College of Virginia Residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center His expertise lies in Preventive Cardiology, Clinical Lipidology, and Nuclear Cardiology. He leads clinical programs such as the Heart Attack Risk Program and Cardiac Rehab at Winchester Medical Center.

Cheryl L. BrownView profile

Associate Professor

• Genomic and Health Data Privacy
• Blockchain Technology
• Social and Ethical Implications of AI
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Cheryl L. Brown is Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She holds affiliations with the School of Data Science, Social Aspects of Health Initiative, CyberDNA Center, and the AI Center for Human Digital Twin and Computational Health. Her research bridges political science, public policy, and technology ethics, focusing on data privacy, AI ethics, and China’s innovative policies. Dr. Brown has a Ph.D. in Political Science (Chinese Studies) from the University of Michigan and has held prestigious fellowships including the American Council on Education Fellowship and UN Fellowships. Her research explores intersections of emerging technologies with health data privacy, cultural ethics, and governance frameworks. Recent work addresses fair AI/ML approaches to heart transplant disparities, algorithmic bias in healthcare, and cross-cultural tech acceptance. She leads an NIH-funded AIM-AHEAD grant on health equity in heart transplants through fair AI methods. Dr. Brown’s academic writings span cyberspace governance, women’s rights in China, and RFID technology’s societal impacts. Education: B.A., University of Florida; M.A. & Ph.D., University of Michigan (Political Science) Awards: ACE Fellowship, UN Fellowship, East-West Center Fellowship Grants: NIH AIM-AHEAD Grant (PI), ACM Ethics Working Group Lead Labs/Tech Hubs: AI Center for Human Digital Twin, CyberDNA Center Teaching focuses on AI policy, ethics of algorithms, and China’s tech governance. She actively participates in global policy dialogues, including the NIST Health Privacy Workshop and ACM ethics conferences.

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Electromagnetic Engineering
• Metamaterials
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Galante Angelo is an Associate Professor at the Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR) within the Institute for SuPerconductors, INnovative materials, and devices. His research focuses on advanced MRI technologies, metamaterials, and their biomedical applications. He has contributed to developing RF coils, low-field MRI systems, and novel materials for enhanced imaging. His work integrates electromagnetic engineering with environmental and medical challenges. Key research interests include metamaterials for MRI signal enhancement, RF coil design optimization, and low-field MRI applications in clinical and environmental contexts. His interdisciplinary approach bridges physics, engineering, and biology, addressing topics such as graphene oxide relaxivity, radiation exposure assessment, and truffle preservation. Galante has published over 100 articles, emphasizing cutting-edge MRI methodologies, environmental toxicology, and medical device innovation. His collaborations span academic and clinical institutions, reflecting a commitment to translating research into practical solutions. He has contributed to international projects like INFN-LNGS Cosmic Silence, advancing radiobiology and underground experimentation. His technical expertise includes electromagnetic simulations, dosimetry, and experimental physics infrastructure. He actively participates in advancing MRI technology for diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and food science, with a focus on high-field and low-field systems.

Govindan ParayilView profile

Professor

• Global Sustainability
• Globalization and Political Economy
• Technology and Social Change
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Govindan Parayil is a Professor and Dean at the Patel College of Global Sustainability, University of South Florida. He also holds a Professorial position at the School of Interdisciplinary Global Studies. His academic career spans roles as Vice-Rector at the United Nations University and Director of its Institute of Advanced Studies. He has taught at institutions like the University of Oslo and National University of Singapore. Parayil’s research focuses on global sustainability, technology’s societal impact, and innovation systems in developing economies. He has authored over 30 books and numerous articles, including works on nanotechnology, climate policy, and the Kerala development model. His awards include the Sigma Xi Dissertation Prize and Rockefeller Foundation Fellowships. Education: Ph.D. in Science and Technology Studies, Virginia Tech (1990) M.A. in Applied Economics, American University (1985) M.S. in Science, Technology and Values, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1983) B.S. in Electrical Engineering, National Institute of Technology Calicut (1978) Research Interests: Global sustainability, climate change, technological innovation, political economy, and energy policy. His work bridges theory and policy, addressing challenges like digital divides and sustainable development in Asia. Key Contributions: Pioneered studies on the Green Revolution’s technological trajectories and co-authored influential works on sustainable nanotechnology. His research on India and China’s innovation dynamics reshaped global perspectives on emerging economies. Awards: Sigma Xi Society Award for Outstanding Dissertation (1991) Rockefeller Foundation Fellowship (1993–1994) Fellow, Salzburg Seminar (1998) Advising & Grants: Supervised over 30 postdoctoral and graduate students. Led major grants like the UN’s $1.3M environmental protection project and the Norwegian Research Council’s innovation studies program. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and policy-relevant research. Labs/Teams: Active in UNU’s Sustainability Science initiatives and global networks like Globelics. Leads USF’s Patel College in fostering transdisciplinary sustainability solutions.

Roselle AbrahamView profile

Associate Professor

• Cardiology
• Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
• Electrophysiology
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Roselle Abraham, MD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at the UCSF School of Medicine. Her clinical expertise focuses on treating patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, while her research integrates electrophysiology, imaging, and stem cell research to improve patient outcomes. She leads a program combining multi-modality imaging and model systems to personalize therapies for cardiomyopathy patients. Her research interests emphasize risk stratification of arrhythmias using advanced imaging techniques such as PET/CT, MRI, and echocardiography. Key contributions include studies on myocardial blood flow heterogeneity, left ventricular remodelling, and the role of metabolic imaging in cardiac disease. Dr. Abraham has co-authored over 70 peer-reviewed articles across cardiology, imaging, and genetics, with recent work focusing on genetic variants in cardiomyopathy and clinical outcomes in patient subgroups. Her publications highlight innovations in diagnostic approaches, including variable resolution MRI techniques and machine learning applications for arrhythmia prediction. While no specific awards are listed, her consistent output in high-impact cardiology journals underscores her scholarly contributions. Ongoing research examines age-related phenotypic changes in cardiomyopathy and the role of miRNA in cardiac dysfunction.

• Energy Systems Analysis
• Renewable Energy Policy
• Techno-economic Analysis
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Dr. Jenny Frank is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sustainable Resources Management at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. She holds a Ph.D. in Sustainable Resources Management, an M.S. in Sustainable Energy, and a B.S. in Sustainable Energy Management from ESF. Her research specializes in energy systems analysis, renewable energy policy, and techno-economic modeling of bioenergy pathways. Dr. Frank leads research on forest biomass supply chains, residential heating decarbonization, and renewable energy transitions. She has secured funding for projects including the Offshore Wind Technician Training initiative and has published extensively on biomass feasibility and renewable energy economics. Her recent work includes stochastic modeling of biomass supply chains and comparative analysis of low-carbon heating systems. She teaches Energy Markets and Regulation and maintains collaborations with national laboratories and industry partners to advance sustainable energy solutions.

Filippo GencoView profile

Academic

• Nuclear Engineering
• Plasma Physics
• Materials Science
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Filippo Genco is an Associate Teaching Professor and Director of Industry Training at the Department of Energy and Nuclear Engineering, Ontario Tech University. His academic career includes roles as Assistant Professor and Mechanical Engineering Department Chair at Adolfo Ibáñez University (Chile), and positions at ALHOSN University (UAE) and Purdue University (USA). He holds a PhD in Nuclear Engineering from Purdue University. Education: PhD in Nuclear Engineering (Purdue University, 2013), M.S.N.E. (Purdue, 2012), M.S. in Aeronautics & Astronautics (Purdue, 2005), and B.S./M.S. in Mechanical Engineering (Politecnico di Bari, Italy, 2002). Research focuses on plasma-material interactions, magnetic fusion applications, radiation damage, advanced numerical methods, and nuclear propulsion systems. His work includes studies on nanofluids for fusion reactor cooling and seismic resilience of small modular reactors. He has published extensively on topics like plasma facing component durability, laser ablation modeling, and neutron kinetic equations. Key Awards: Alpha Nu Sigma Honor Society membership, UC Institute of Global Conflict Summer Fellowship Led interdisciplinary teams in fusion energy and thermal systems research. Active in engineering education innovation and industry collaboration through his Director role. Affiliated with the Energy Systems and Nuclear Science Research Centre (ERC).

• Environmental Epidemiology
• Public Health
• Reproductive Health
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Professor Mireille Toledano is a leading epidemiologist at Imperial College London's School of Public Health (Faculty of Medicine), holding the Mohn Chair in Population Child Health and directing the Mohn Centre. She specializes in environmental exposures' health impacts, focusing on reproductive and early-life periods. Her work includes leading large cohort studies such as SCAMP (adolescent mobile phone use and neurocognitive outcomes) and COSMOS (adult mobile phone cohort). She also investigates air/noise pollution, chemical exposures, and spatial epidemiology. Educations: PhD from Imperial College London Training at University College London and London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Her research interests span environmental-omics, maternal-child health, and public health policy. She advises national/international bodies like COMARE and COT, and chairs the European Chapter of the International Society of Environmental Epidemiology. She co-authored Epidemiology for Clinicians in the Oxford Handbook series. Key studies include investigations into childhood cancers near nuclear installations, cholangiocarcinoma trends, and the mental health impacts of digital technologies during the pandemic. Her work emphasizes translational research and policy implications through initiatives like the PAHES study and collaborations with global health agencies.

Lori TroxelView profile

Professor

• Structural Engineering
• Sustainable Design
• Sustainable Building Design
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Lori Troxel is a Professor of the Practice of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Director of Undergraduate Studies in Civil Engineering at Vanderbilt University's School of Engineering. She specializes in structural engineering and sustainable design, emphasizing innovative teaching strategies and interdisciplinary education. Educations: Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Vanderbilt University M.S. in Civil Engineering, Vanderbilt University B.S. in Civil Engineering, Purdue University Roles: Faculty Advisor for Vanderbilt's American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) chapter Recipient of multiple national teaching awards and honors Her academic interests include sustainable building design, energy systems, and engineering pedagogy. She leads study abroad programs on sustainable infrastructure and has designed structural systems for bridges, nuclear reactors, and electrical power equipment. Awards and Recognition: ASCE EXCEED Teaching Course Completion National recognition for ASCE chapter leadership She actively contributes to civil engineering education through senior design projects and interdisciplinary initiatives.

Arne Johan VetlesenView profile

Professor

• Philosophy
• Ethics
• Environmental Philosophy
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Arne Johan Vetlesen is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Oslo's Faculty of Humanities, affiliated with the Department of Philosophy, Classics, History of Art and Ideas. He holds membership in the Norwegian Academy of Sciences and has received the Prisoners' Testament Award. His research focuses on ethics, environmental philosophy, critical theory, and genocide studies, with interdisciplinary insights from psychology and sociology. He has authored/co-authored nearly 30 books, including Animal Lives and Why They Matter (2023) and Ethics in the Time of the Climate Crisis (2022). Recent publications address topics like Holocaust ethics, climate responsibility, and animal rights. Vetlesen has participated in public committees on child welfare, mental healthcare, and migration policies. He lectures widely on environmental ethics, psychiatry-philosophy intersections, and education reform. His work emphasizes moral responsibility in environmental degradation, the role of empathy in ethical judgment, and critiques of neoliberal capitalism. He contributes to public discourse through columns in Morgenbladet and Klassekampen .

• Nuclear Safety Engineering
• Severe Accident Management
• Thermal Hydraulics
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Sevostian Bechta is a Professor in the Department of Nuclear Science & Engineering at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. His research focuses on severe accident management, corium behavior, and thermal-hydraulic phenomena in nuclear reactors. He has contributed to international projects like SAFEST, investigating corium interactions and in-vessel retention strategies. Key roles include examiner and course leader for nuclear safety courses such as Nuclear Safety (SH2612) and Nuclear Power Safety Engineering Project (FSH3001) . His work spans experimental and computational studies of melt behavior, steam explosions, and debris bed coolability. Collaborations include OECD/ROSAU and QUENCH-20 experiments, with publications in journals like Annals of Nuclear Energy and Nuclear Engineering and Design . Research highlights include developing numerical methods (MPS, MELCOR coupling) for simulating severe accident progression and validating safety guidelines. His team explores material interactions, oxidation effects, and ex-vessel core catcher designs.

• Nuclear Power Safety
• Multiphase Flow and Heat Transfer
• Nuclear Reactor Safety Analysis
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Weimin Ma is a Professor in Nuclear Power Safety at the Department of Physics at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, and Deputy Head of the Division of Nuclear Science and Engineering. His work focuses on nuclear safety across existing and future reactor designs, addressing challenges in accident prevention and mitigation. Research Interests: Nuclear power safety, multiphase/multi-physics accident analysis, severe accident management, reactor pressure vessel integrity under core melt attack, and safety of advanced reactor technologies like lead-cooled fast reactors (LFRs) and small modular reactors (SMRs). His group develops experimental methods (e.g., simulant melt studies) and computational tools (e.g., MELCOR coupling) to improve accident modeling and risk assessment. Key Research Areas: Melt coolant interactions, steam explosions, debris bed coolability, thermal-hydraulic phenomena, and best-estimate plus uncertainty (BEPU) methods. Recent studies include turbulence modeling in melt pools, surrogate models for safety analysis, and experimental validation of severe accident scenarios. Publications highlight contributions to understanding core meltdown accidents, coolant interaction dynamics, and safety analyses for both current and next-generation reactors. Collaborations include international projects like OECD/ROSAU and SARNET networks. Teaching: Courses on nuclear safety, thermal-hydraulics, and sustainable energy engineering, emphasizing practical skills through compact reactor simulators and project-based learning.