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• Stelae
• Offering Tables
• Scarabs
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Professor Alexander Ilin-Tomich serves as an Acting Professor at the Institute of Egyptology within the Department of History and Cultural Studies at the Free University of Berlin. His academic career spans multiple prestigious institutions including Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz and the Russian Academy of Sciences. His educational background includes: 2022: Habilitation in Egyptology at Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz with thesis "Egyptian name scarabs from the 12th to the 15th Dynasty: Geography and chronology of production" 2007-2011: Doctoral studies at Lomonosov University Moscow, earning "kandidat istoriceskich nauk" (equivalent to PhD) 2002-2007: Undergraduate studies in Ancient History (including Egyptology) at Lomonosov University Moscow Professor Ilin-Tomich specializes in Egyptian stelae, offering tables, scarabs, personal names, prosopography, and administration during the Middle Kingdom and Second Intermediate Period. His research combines philological, archaeological, and historical approaches to examine ancient Egyptian society, with particular focus on administrative structures, material culture, and regional variations. His work on scarab production and distribution has established him as a leading expert in this specialized field. His publication record demonstrates consistent focus on Middle Kingdom administration, with recent expansion into material analysis of Egyptian blue pigment and methodological approaches to studying small archaeological finds. He has developed significant digital resources including the open-access "Personen und Namen des Mittleren Reiches" database. Professor Ilin-Tomich has secured multiple competitive research grants: Fritz Thyssen Foundation project "Ancient Egyptian titles in official and familial contexts, 2055-1352 BC" (2021-2024) Fritz Thyssen Foundation project "Transformation and variability in the corpus of ancient Egyptian personal names 2055-1550 BC" (2017-2021) Alexander von Humboldt Foundation postdoctoral fellowship (2015-2017) Russian Foundation for the Humanities research grant (2013-2015) He actively contributes to the academic community through editorial work, including co-editing the 2023 Festschrift "Schöne Denkmäler sind entstanden. Studien zu Ehren von Ursula Verhoeven," and has established himself as a key researcher in Middle Kingdom studies through his monographs and numerous journal articles.

Tom CoatesView profile

Professor

• Pure Mathematics
• Algebraic Geometry
• Mirror Symmetry
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Tom Coates is a Professor of Pure Mathematics in the Department of Mathematics at Imperial College London's Faculty of Natural Sciences. He holds affiliations with the Artificial Intelligence Network, the CNRS-Imperial Abraham de Moivre UMI, and the Pure Mathematics research group. His office is located in the Huxley Building (662) on the South Kensington Campus, London SW7 2AZ, and he can be contacted via email at t.coates@imperial.ac.uk or phone at +44 (0)207 594 3607. Professor Coates' research spans pure mathematics with emphasis on algebraic geometry, mirror symmetry, and Gromov-Witten theory. He investigates quantum cohomology and Fano variety classification to construct a 'Periodic Table for shapes' through computational algebra, data mining, and machine learning. His work integrates geometric methods with cluster-scale computing to identify structural patterns in algebraic varieties, focusing on quantum periods, toric degenerations, and Laurent polynomial applications. His recent publications (2021-2024) demonstrate a strong trend toward computational classification of Fano varieties and polytopes, leveraging machine learning for dimension prediction and database construction. Key themes include mirror symmetry via Laurent inversion, toric geometry applications, and connections between Gromov-Witten invariants and modular forms. These works often utilize custom tools like PCAS and Fanosearch for large-scale algebraic computations. While specific student names are not listed, Professor Coates mentors PhD and Master's students in algebraic geometry and computational mathematics. His research is supported by the Simons Foundation, member institutions, and contributors, enabling international collaborations through networks like the CNRS-Imperial Abraham de Moivre UMI. He leads a research team developing the Periodic Table for shapes framework, utilizing high-performance computing resources. The team maintains open-source tools including PCAS (Periodic Table for Algebraic Shapes) and Fanosearch for Fano variety exploration, with code repositories hosted on Bitbucket and quantum period databases published in Scientific Data.

• Numerical and analytical modeling of subsurface multi-component, multiphase flows
• Environmental and ecological implications of coastal groundwater flow
• Aquifer parameter estimation
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Dr. Li Hailong is a Chair Professor at the School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), Shenzhen. He holds a PhD in Hydrogeology from the University of Hong Kong (2003), an MSc (1991) and BSc (1988) in Applied Mathematics from Fudan University. His academic journey includes professorships at China University of Geosciences-Beijing (2009-2020) and Anshan Normal University (1999-2009). Recipient of 2010 NSFC Outstanding Young Scientist Grant 2022 Dayu Water Conservancy Science and Technology Award 2008 Chutian Professorship (Hubei Province's highest academic honor) Dr. Li's research focuses on multi-component, multi-phase subsurface flows in coastal zones and their ecological/environmental effects. His work spans aquifer parameter estimation, ecohydrology, marine groundwater discharge, and computational fluid dynamics. Recent projects involve submarine groundwater discharge (SGD) quantification in Bohai Sea and Jiaozhou Bay using radium/radon isotopes. His publications in top journals like Nature Geoscience , Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta , and Water Resources Research have been cited 7,072 times (H-index 49). He has led 19 research projects, including 6 NSFC grants and 973 Program subprojects. Dr. Li serves on editorial boards of Advances in Water Resources and Water Science and Engineering , and was Associate Editor for Hydrogeology Journal (2012-2015).

Santiago GualapuroView profile

Assistant Professor

• Language Revitalization
• Sociolinguistics
• Indigenous Languages
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Santiago Gualapuro is an Assistant Professor of Spanish Linguistics at Southern Illinois University's School of Languages and Linguistics. An Otavalo Kichwa from Northern Ecuador, he earned his Ph.D. in Hispanic Linguistics from The Ohio State University in 2023. His work centers on indigenous language revitalization, particularly for Kichwa. Education: Ph.D. in Hispanic Linguistics, The Ohio State University (2023) Dr. Gualapuro's research spans sociolinguistics of indigenous-colonial language relationships, Kichwa-Spanish contact, indigenous ideologies, writing systems, and language activism. He aims to collaborate with Kichwa activists to revitalize the language through practical applications in education and science, focusing on decolonizing linguistic frameworks and developing accessible resources for Kichwa speakers. His publications reveal a consistent trend of adapting academic and scientific content to Kichwa, including educational tools like the periodic table adaptation and bilingual dictionaries. These works demonstrate his commitment to bridging indigenous knowledge systems with Western academic structures while empowering Kichwa communities through language preservation. Scientific Awards: No specific awards mentioned in available documentation Advising and Grants: While no formal student advisees are listed, he directs KISTH Foundation projects including the Kichwa Science Bee competition. Grant specifics are not detailed, but his work involves partnerships with U.S.-based NGOs and academic institutions for language revitalization initiatives. Labs and Teams: As a founding member of the Kichwa Institute of Science, Technology, and Humanities (KISTH), he leads cross-disciplinary teams developing Kichwa-language STEM resources. He is also establishing a center for Indigenous languages in the Americas at SIU to expand research collaboration across the continent.

Dennis DukeView profile

Professor

• High Performance Computing and Networking
• Computational Ancient Astronomy
• Nonlinear Time Series
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Dennis Duke is a Professor of Physics at the Florida State University (FSU), affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Scientific Computing. His academic career spans over four decades, with roles including Director of the Supercomputer Computations Research Institute (SCRI) and leadership in numerous national and international computing initiatives. He holds a B.S. from Vanderbilt University (1970) and a D.Phil. from Iowa State University (1974). His research focuses on High Performance Computing, Computational Ancient Astronomy, and Nonlinear Dynamics. Notable contributions include reconstructing ancient astronomical models (e.g., Ptolemaic planetary systems) and analyzing historical star catalogs. He has authored over 150 publications, including seminal work on Babylonian-Greek mathematical transmission and Indian astronomical traditions. Awards include multiple COFRS Awards (1985, 1986) and the President's Continuing Education Award (1992). Duke has organized major supercomputing conferences (e.g., SC98) and served on committees for DOE supercomputing initiatives. His work bridges computational science with historical scholarship, exemplified by animations of ancient planetary models and statistical analyses of precession effects. Professional affiliations include the American Physical Society and Sigma Xi.

Immo WarntjesView profile

Associate Professor

• Early Medieval Scientific Thought
• Medieval Time-Reckoning (Computus)
• Irish Intellectual History
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Dr. Immo Warntjes is the Ussher Associate Professor in Early Medieval Irish History at Trinity College Dublin's Department of History. His research focuses on early medieval scientific thought, particularly computus (time-reckoning), the transition from Latin to Arabic science, and the role of vernacular languages in monastic education. He also examines Irish kingship, hagiography, and medieval burial practices, including the separate burial of organs in European nobility. Warntjes has held academic positions at the University of Greifswald (2007–2013) and Queen’s University Belfast. He teaches courses on early Irish Christian history, medieval chronology, and palaeography. His edited volumes include key works on computus scholarship and medieval burial practices. His research outputs include monographs and articles analyzing manuscripts like the Munich Computus and Computus Einsidlensis, exploring their impact on Carolingian science and Irish-Frankish intellectual exchanges. He emphasizes the continuity of late antique learning into the early medieval period, particularly through Irish scholarly milieus influencing Bede and the Carolingian Renaissance. Warntjes' work bridges multiple disciplines: history of science, cultural history, and textual analysis. His studies on Visigothic scientifica and the transmission of Easter tables reveal cross-cultural knowledge transfer mechanisms in pre-modern Europe.

Gabriele BoccacciniView profile

Professor

• Second Temple Judaism
• Christian Origins
• Jewish-Christian Relations
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Gabriele Boccaccini is a Professor of New Testament and Second Temple Judaism in the Department of Near Eastern Studies at the University of Michigan since 2002. He holds a Ph.D. in Judaic Studies from the University of Turin (1991) and has held visiting professorships at BIBLIA (Italy), Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism (Detroit), Ecumenical Theological Seminary, and Waldensian Faculty of Theology. His research focuses on Second Temple Judaism Jewish-Christian relations Apocalyptic literature Dead Sea Scrolls Rabbinic origins Jewish intellectual history He has received numerous awards including the LSA Excellence in Education Award (1999), University of Turin Post-Doctoral Grant (1992), and the Italian Doctoral Grant in Judaic Studies (1987). His work spans over 50 publications, including monographs on Middle Judaism and edited translations of key biblical scholarship. As a leader in interfaith dialogue, Boccaccini has served on the founding committees of the Camaldoli Conferences Italian Ecumenical Association Greater Detroit Interfaith Round Table and contributed extensively to journals like Henoch and Amicizia Ebraico-Cristiana .

• Science and Technology Studies
• Expertise Studies
• Public Understanding of Science
• +5 more

Professor Robert Evans is a faculty member in the School of Social Sciences at Cardiff University, affiliated with the Centre for Study of Knowledge Expertise and Science (SEE). His research focuses on expertise studies, exploring its nature, distribution, and role in science, technology, and democracy. Evans has contributed to foundational work on the 'Third Wave of Science Studies,' including the Periodic Table of Expertises and the Imitation Game method to assess interactional expertise. His academic journey began at Cardiff University in 1998, following postdoctoral roles at Newcastle University and the LSE. He has held leadership roles, including Deputy Head of School and Director of Teaching and Learning. Evans' work bridges sociology, science policy, and democratic theory, addressing topics like citizen science, populism, and the ethical use of scientific consensus in legal and political contexts. Key research contributions include examining technological decision-making in public domains, the role of judges in evaluating scientific evidence, and expanding citizen science methodologies beyond data collection. His recent ERC-funded Imitation Game project explores social fluency and identities, with findings contributing to MIT Press' forthcoming book. Evans is an editorial board member for journals like Social Studies of Science and has advised on science policy during the early stages of the UK's pandemic response. He actively engages in public debates through platforms like The Conversation , emphasizing the intersection of expertise and democratic processes.

• Chemistry Didactics
• Science Teacher Education
• Pedagogy
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Festo Kayima is an Associate Professor in Chemistry Didactics at the Department of Teacher Education, Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His research focuses on science teacher education, classroom knowledge, and pedagogical strategies in chemistry. Doctorate in Chemistry Education (2018, University of Bergen) Master’s in Science Education (2020, NTNU) Kayima’s research projects include developing science teacher trainees’ professional knowledge through reflective practice, enhancing scientific literacy, and integrating sustainability into chemistry education. He leads the Erasmus+ project STEMkey (2020–2023), emphasizing graduate attributes and key skills for educators. His recent publications (2025) with Springer explore pedagogical themes like chemical knowledge, outdoor teaching, and technology integration. These works align with broad keywords such as Science Education, Curriculum Development, and Experiential Learning, with subfields spanning digital tools, sustainability, and misconceptions in chemistry. Co-supervised Kristine Fjelldal Sunde’s thesis on teacher questioning in labs He contributes to research groups Naturfaglig Literacy i Skole og Lærerutdanning and ScienceHumanities , bridging interdisciplinary approaches in education. His teaching includes courses like Science as a School Subject (MGLU4211) and Teacher Education: Teaching Chemistry (PPU4626).

Jacopo De SimoiView profile

Professor

• Hyperbolic Dynamics
• Billiards
• Rigidity
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Jacopo De Simoi is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Toronto, holding appointments at both the St. George and Mississauga campuses. His research focuses on dynamical systems, particularly hyperbolic dynamics, billiards, and rigidity phenomena. He has held roles at institutions like Université Paris Diderot and the University of Maryland, College Park, and currently teaches courses such as Game Theory and Real Analysis. His work explores the interplay between deterministic systems and stochastic processes, with contributions to topics like Fermi acceleration and KAM theory. Education: Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Maryland (2009), Diploma di Licenza in Physics from Scuola Normale Superiore (2005), and M.Sc./B.Sc. in Physics from Università di Pisa. Research interests include stochastic properties of dynamical systems, conservative dynamics, and the ergodic theory of billiards. He has published extensively on spectral rigidity, entropy rigidity, and applications of renormalization group techniques. His recent work addresses inverse problems in billiard geometry and the statistical behavior of fast-slow systems. Teaching includes undergraduate and graduate courses in analysis, calculus, and dynamical systems. Collaborations span institutions globally, and he serves on editorial boards for journals like Communications in Mathematical Physics.

Katherine BowersView profile

Associate Professor

• Russian Literature
• Dostoevsky Studies
• Digital Humanities
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Katherine Bowers is an Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair in the Department of Central, Eastern, and Northern European Studies at the University of British Columbia. She directs the Centre for European Studies and leads the Eurasia Research Cluster, specializing in Russian literature, digital humanities, and Gothic studies. Bowers holds a PhD from Northwestern University (2011) and completed postdoctoral research at the University of Cambridge. Her award-winning monograph 'Writing Fear' (2022) established Gothic fiction's influence on Russian realism. Current digital projects include 'Digital Dostoevsky' analyzing the writer's corpus through computational methods. As Acting Department Head (2024-25), Bowers promotes comparative studies of Central/Eastern European cultures. Her teaching spans Russian literature, European magic tales, and digital humanities methodologies. Honors include the International Dostoevsky Society Service Award (2023) and Killam Research Fellowship (2023). Bowers co-founded the feminist DH collective 'Data-Sitters Club,' developing accessible text analysis guides. Her forthcoming 'Oxford Handbook of Global Realisms' (2025) reexamines literary realism through transnational perspectives.

Alfonso SorrentinoView profile

Professor

• Hamiltonian Dynamical Systems
• Nonlinear Analysis
• Differential Geometry
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Alfonso Sorrentino is a full professor of mathematical analysis at the Department of Mathematics, University of Rome Tor Vergata. He specializes in Hamiltonian dynamical systems, with expertise in nonlinear analysis, differential geometry, and mathematical physics. He earned his Ph.D. in mathematics from Princeton University (2008) and held academic positions at the Fondation des Sciences Mathématiques de Paris (2008–2009) and the University of Cambridge (2009–2012). His research focuses on invariant structures in Hamiltonian systems, billiard dynamics, and spectral rigidity. Key recognitions include the Fubini Prize (2018), Barcelona Dynamical Systems Prize (2019), Best Paper Award (Gold medal, 2020), and Frontiers of Science Award (2023). His work bridges pure mathematics and applications, emphasizing geometric and analytic approaches to dynamical systems. Recent studies explore topics like invariant Lagrangian graphs, spectral properties of billiards, and homogenization of Hamilton-Jacobi equations on networks. His contributions reflect a commitment to advancing theoretical frameworks in dynamical systems and their interdisciplinary implications.

Claudia FelserView profile

Professor

• Materials Science
• Solid State Chemistry
• Thermoelectrics
• +3 more

Claudia Felser is a Professor and Director at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids , focusing on the design and multifunctional properties of Heusler compounds. Her work bridges computational materials science and experimental synthesis to create materials with tailored electronic, magnetic, and thermoelectric characteristics. Heusler compounds (over 1000 known members) Applications: thermoelectrics, topological insulators, magnetocaloric materials Approach: periodic table-based "Lego box" design and inverse design Recent publications highlight her exploration of electronic band structures and multifunctional properties in these materials. Her research has implications for sustainable energy technologies and quantum computing. The Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids in Dresden, Germany, serves as the hub for her interdisciplinary work, combining theory with experimental validation to discover new Heusler materials.

Martyn PoliakoffView profile

Research Professor

• Chemical applications of supercritical fluids
• Green Chemistry
• Sustainable Chemistry
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Professor Sir Martyn Poliakoff CBE FRS FREng is a Research Professor of Chemistry at the University of Nottingham's School of Chemistry. He also holds the position of Honorary Professor of Chemistry at Moscow State University (currently suspended) and has served in numerous prestigious academic roles including Foreign Secretary and Vice-President of the Royal Society (2011-16). His career at Nottingham began with a Lectureship in 1979, progressing to Reader in Inorganic Chemistry in 1985 and Professor of Chemistry in 1991. His educational background includes: B.A. from King's College, Cambridge (1969) Ph.D. from King's College, Cambridge under J.J. Turner FRS (1973) on Matrix Isolation of Large Molecules Poliakoff's research primarily focuses on chemical applications of supercritical fluids with particular emphasis on Green and Sustainable Chemistry. His work explores continuous reactions using supercritical carbon dioxide as environmentally friendly solvents, aiming to develop cleaner chemical processes that reduce waste and energy consumption. This research has significant implications for industrial chemical manufacturing and environmental sustainability. Analysis of his publication record reveals consistent focus on green chemistry applications, particularly supercritical fluid technology and continuous processing. His work bridges fundamental chemical research with practical industrial applications, demonstrating how green chemistry principles can be implemented in real-world chemical manufacturing. The publications also highlight his growing interest in science communication, particularly through digital media platforms. His extensive honors include: Fellowship in the Royal Society (2002) CBE (2008) and Knighthood (2015) for services to science Foreign Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences (2011) James T. Grady-James H. Stack Award for Interpreting Chemistry for the Public (2019) Multiple honorary doctorates from international institutions Poliakoff has served on numerous editorial boards including as Chair of the Editorial Board of the RSC journal Green Chemistry (2006-12). He has received significant research funding including an EPSRC/Royal Academy of Engineering Clean Technology Fellowship at Nottingham (1994-99). His most visible contribution to public engagement is as co-creator of the highly successful YouTube channel 'Periodic Videos' with videomaker Brady Haran since 2008, which has brought chemistry to millions worldwide. He leads research groups focused on supercritical fluids and green chemistry applications, collaborating with both academic and industrial partners to develop sustainable chemical processes. His work continues to influence both academic research and industrial practice in green chemistry.

Vamvatsikos DimitriosView profile

Associate Professor

• Seismic Engineering
• Structural Dynamics
• Risk Assessment
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Vamvatsikos Dimitrios serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Structural Engineering at the School of Civil Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA), maintaining active research and teaching roles in seismic engineering and structural dynamics. His work centers on risk assessment methodologies, fragility analysis, and innovative seismic protection systems for buildings and critical industrial infrastructure. His research spans seismic risk assessment of oil refineries and industrial facilities, development of advanced protection systems (including inerter devices and fiber-reinforced elastomeric isolators), and experimental validation of non-structural component performance. Key methodological contributions include probabilistic fragility curve estimation via Bayesian updating, analysis of vertical ground motion effects, and hazard-consistent risk frameworks. His work extends to cultural heritage protection and infrastructure resilience decision-support systems. Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate intense focus on practical industrial risk assessment, particularly for oil refineries and steel racking systems, integrating experimental shaking table tests with computational modeling to validate seismic protection strategies like nonlinear steel fuses. A growing trend incorporates sustainability-driven design principles and climate change impacts into risk assessment frameworks. Scientific Awards: No scientific awards were documented in the provided source material. Advising and Grants: No information regarding student advising, research grants, or funding sources was available in the scraped content.