Peripheral Locality Development Professors and Supervisors

Martin Fredensborg RathView profile

Professor

University of CopenhagenDenmark

Professor Martin Fredensborg Rath serves as Head of Department in the Department of Neuroscience within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen. His research focuses on the photoneuroendocrine system regulating circadian rhythms, specifically investigating the suprachiasmatic nucleus, pineal gland, and retina through neuroanatomical and molecular biological approaches. His educational background includes an MSc in Human Biology (2005) and PhD in Medical Sciences (2009), both from the University of Copenhagen. His academic career progressed from Postdoc (2009-2013) to Assistant Professor (2013-2014), Associate Professor (2014-2020), and finally Professor of Experimental Neuroanatomy (2020-present). Rath's research centers on circadian rhythm mechanisms, particularly homeobox gene regulation in the pineal gland, clock gene function in neural tissues, and melatonin biosynthesis pathways. His work integrates molecular neurobiology with systems-level circadian physiology, emphasizing the neural regulation of peripheral clocks in the cerebral cortex and hippocampus. His publication portfolio shows consistent focus on pineal gland neurobiology, with recent articles examining GLP-1 receptor effects on intracranial pressure (2025), 3D ultrastructure of pinealocytes (2024), and diurnal proteome dynamics in cortical astrocytes (2023). The research demonstrates strong methodology in molecular techniques combined with neuroanatomical analysis. Rath has secured substantial funding from major Danish research foundations including the Lundbeck Foundation (multiple awards totaling over 10 million DKK), Novo Nordisk Foundation, Carlsberg Foundation, and Independent Research Fund Denmark. He leads the Rath Lab comprising a technician, postdocs, assistant professor, and graduate students. His international experience includes research at the NIH (2004/2007) and University of Oxford (2019), reflecting his global scientific engagement.

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Francois TAULELLEView profile

Professor

University of Toulouse-Jean JaurèsFrance

François Taulelle is Professor of Geography and Urban Planning at the Jean-François Champollion National University Institute (Federal University of Toulouse) and permanent researcher at the Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Solidarity, Societies, Territories (LISST-CIEU, CNRS). His affiliations include the Multidisciplinary Institute for Studies on the Americas in Toulouse (IPEAT), reflecting his transatlantic research scope. His research examines: Regional planning and territorial development dynamics Public service provision in rural/low-density areas Small and medium-sized town sustainability European cohesion policy implementation Urban-rural interfaces in South America Publications (2015-2024) demonstrate consistent focus on territorial governance, spatial justice, and comparative urban systems. Notable themes include: Critical analysis of EU cohesion policy foundations Mobilizations for public service retention Intermediate cities as agricultural development anchors Tourism-daily life integration challenges Labs and teams include leadership roles in LISST-CIEU's urban studies division, coordinating international projects on territorial development with Argentine institutions. Current fieldwork examines service accessibility in Occitanie and comparative intermediate city systems.

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Angel BurovView profile

Lecturer

University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and GeodesyBulgaria

Dr. Angel Burov is a Chief Assistant at the Faculty of Architecture, Department of Urban Planning at the University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy (UACEG) in Sofia, Bulgaria. He teaches various courses in urban planning at both bachelor's and master's levels, including Urban Environment Analysis, Environment and Sustainable Development, Spatial Planning Systems in Europe, and Urban Reconstruction Project. His educational background includes: Doctorate (2013-2015) on "Spatial planning of peripheral rural areas in Bulgaria. The example of the South Central Region" from UACEG Master of Urban Planning (2006-2008) from UACEG Bachelor of Urban Planning (2002-2006) from UACEG Additional training in scientific research conceptualization and project proposal development (2014) Dr. Burov's research focuses on integrated urban and regional planning, sustainable development, and urban ecology. His work explores socio-ecological resilience, healthy urban environments, and creative approaches to urban renewal. He investigates the relationships between natural and cultural landscapes, urban biodiversity, and non-motorized mobility systems. His research also addresses municipal empowerment, multi-level governance, and socio-spatial networks in urban contexts. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on urban sustainability, energy transition in European cities, and spatial planning for peripheral areas. His work spans urban morphology, mobility patterns, urban agriculture, and the integration of nature-based solutions in social housing neighborhoods. A significant portion of his research examines the socio-cultural dimensions of energy transformation in Bulgarian cities. Dr. Burov is actively involved in numerous research projects, including EU Horizon 2020 projects such as URBiNAT and ECHOES. His international collaborations span multiple European countries through Erasmus+ and other EU programs. He is a member of several professional organizations: Chamber of Architects in Bulgaria (CAB) Union of Urbanists in Bulgaria (SUB) Association of European Schools of Planning (AESOP) Young Academics Network Regional Studies Association Dr. Burov has contributed to various planning initiatives in Sofia and other Bulgarian cities, focusing on sustainable mobility, urban green spaces, and community engagement in planning processes. His work bridges academic research with practical urban planning applications.

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Ullrich WüllnerView profile

Professor

Helmholtz Association of German Research CentersGermany

Professor Ullrich Wüllner serves as Cooperation Unit Leader at the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) in Bonn, leading cutting-edge epigenetics research focused on neurodegenerative disorders. His work bridges molecular neuroscience and clinical neurology through investigations of DNA methylation and histone modifications in Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases. Dr. Wüllner's research centers on epigenetic mechanisms in neurodegeneration, particularly DNA methylation patterns of the SNCA gene in Parkinson's disease. His lab identified hypomethylation of SNCA intron 1 in PD patients' brain tissues, establishing epigenetic dysregulation as a key pathogenic mechanism. Current projects explore methylation biomarkers in peripheral blood, MeCP2 protein interactions, and dopaminergic stimulation effects on epigenetic marks. Analysis of his recent publications reveals strong emphasis on translational epigenetics, with 75% of articles (2007-2012) investigating DNA methylation in Parkinson's disease models and biomarker development. His work consistently integrates chromatin analysis with clinical neurology, demonstrating how environmental factors interact with genetic susceptibility through epigenetic modifications. As head of the Parkinson Competence Network gene bank, Dr. Wüllner previously characterized genetic variants in PD and transcriptional regulation in polyglutamine diseases. His lab discovered ataxin-3's transcriptional repressor activity mediated by HDAC3 and defined CpG methylation patterns in the TNF-alpha promoter relevant to Alzheimer's pathology. Current funding supports genome-wide methylation studies and development of PD-specific methylation chips through the NGFNplus epigenetics platform. Dr. Wüllner's laboratory operates within DZNE's collaborative framework, utilizing human brain bank resources and advanced bisulfite sequencing techniques. His team maintains strong partnerships with the University of Bonn and international consortia to validate epigenetic biomarkers across diverse patient cohorts, with particular focus on developing methyl-specific PCR diagnostics for early neurodegenerative disease detection.

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Kevin HuynhView profile

Research Fellow

La Trobe UniversityAustralia

Dr. Kevin Huynh is a Research Fellow and Group Leader at the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, holding an NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellowship. He maintains academic appointments at both La Trobe University within the Baker Department of Cardiovascular Research, Translation and Implementation and at the University of Melbourne within the Baker Department of Cardiometabolic Health. Dr. Huynh's educational background includes: Bachelor of Science in Human Pathology from the University of Melbourne Honours year completed in 2011 at the University of Melbourne examining secretases in Alzheimer's disease PhD completed in 2019 from Monash University under Professor Peter Meikle and Associate Professor Brian Drew Dr. Huynh's research focuses on developing mass spectrometry techniques for lipid analysis, with particular emphasis on understanding lipid metabolism in neurodegenerative and metabolic diseases. His laboratory has established a comprehensive lipidomics platform that enables high-throughput profiling of lipid metabolites in human plasma. This platform has been instrumental in characterizing lipid signatures associated with Alzheimer's disease, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular conditions. His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward understanding the relationship between lipid metabolism and disease mechanisms through large cohort studies and multi-omics integration. His work increasingly incorporates machine learning approaches to analyze complex lipidomic datasets and identify biomarkers for early disease detection and risk stratification. Dr. Huynh's scientific achievements include: NHMRC EL1 Investigator grant (2021–2025) for research on lipid metabolism in Alzheimer's disease ARC Discovery Project grant as Chief Investigator A (2023–2025) for novel lipidomic analysis methods Sir Laurence Muir Prize from Baker Institute (2021) John Funder Award for Best Early Career Scientist presentation (2021) Multiple invitations to present at international conferences including the Metabolomics Society and ASMS As a Group Leader, Dr. Huynh oversees a research program that has secured significant funding and established collaborations across multiple institutions. His NHMRC fellowship supports his investigation into lipid metabolism in Alzheimer's disease using peripheral immune cells, while his ARC Discovery Project focuses on developing high-throughput lipidomic analysis approaches. Dr. Huynh leads the Metabolomics Laboratory at the Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, where his team specializes in mass spectrometry-based lipid analysis. The laboratory has developed advanced methodologies for high-throughput lipid profiling and has contributed significantly to understanding the lipid signatures associated with various diseases, with strong connections to clinical researchers for translational applications.

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Andreea AcasandreView profile

Assistant Professor

Ion Mincu University of Architecture and UrbanismRomania

Andreea Acasandre is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Urban and Landscape Design, Faculty of Urban Planning, University of Architecture and Urbanism "Ion Mincu" (UAUIM) in Bucharest, Romania. With expertise spanning urban sociology, landscape architecture, and community development, she contributes significantly to understanding contemporary urban challenges in Romania and beyond. Dr. Acasandre's research focuses on critical urban issues including urban sprawl, community quality of life, public participation in urban planning, and the relationship between landscape and social identity. Her work examines how built environments shape social interactions and community development, with particular attention to vulnerable populations and marginalized communities. She investigates the complex interplay between physical urban spaces and social dynamics, exploring how urban design can better serve diverse community needs through methodologies including content analysis, field questionnaires, and Principal Component Analysis. Her research projects demonstrate her commitment to practical urban solutions. She serves as Assistant Manager for the ROSE SGCU project ("Reducing the risk of dropout and increasing the quality of results of first-year urban planning students from UAUIM") since 2020, addressing educational challenges in urban planning. Previously, she contributed as an urban planning and sociology expert to the "Integrated Management of the North Dobrogean Plateau" project (2018-2021) focused on environmental protection and biodiversity conservation. She also served as Assistant Manager for the BRĂILA LABORATORY project (2015-2016), exploring alternative approaches to urban peripheries. Dr. Acasandre actively participates in academic discourse through conference presentations at venues including HURBE Conference in Sarajevo (2021), the International Symposium on Conservation of Natural and Landscape Heritage in Tulcea (2019), and the BIFE Urban Design Conference in Bucharest (2015). Her scholarly contributions span urban sociology, landscape architecture, and community development, with a particular focus on Romanian urban contexts.

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Philippe JarnouxView profile

Professor

University of Southern BrittanyFrance

Philippe Jarnoux serves as Professor of Modern History at the University of Brest, affiliated with the Breton and Celtic Research Center (CRBC, EA 4451). His academic career spans decades of research on 16th-18th century Brittany, focusing on social and political structures, elite formations, and maritime/port communities. As former Director of CRBC (2012-2016) and current member of multiple research axes ( Instruments and figures of identity , Creation to reuse , Maritime consciousness ), he maintains active leadership in French historical scholarship. His research interests encompass Social and Political History of Early Modern France, with specialized expertise in History of Elites, Rural Communities, and Maritime/Coastal Areas. Jarnoux examines how power structures operated across Brittany's urban centers, rural landscapes, and port zones, analyzing social mobility through land ownership, municipal governance, and maritime networks. His methodological approach combines prosopography, archival analysis, and spatial history to reconstruct pre-industrial societies. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on Atlantic Europe's socio-economic structures, with increasing attention to maritime networks and cross-regional comparisons since 2015. His work demonstrates how local communities navigated state centralization, economic shifts, and cultural transformations during France's Ancien Régime period. Jarnoux has supervised numerous doctoral candidates including Olivier Michel (2022), Isabelle Guegan (2018), and current students Christophe Andre and Lucas Bosseboeuf. His administrative roles include directing two Master's programs (Cultures/Civilizations/Societies; Performing Arts), serving on the National Scientific Research Committee (2016-2021), and representing University of Brest at Presses Universitaires de Rennes. As co-organizer of research colloquia on Church property (2020-2021) and member of GIS HSM (History and Science of the Sea), he actively bridges academic research with cultural institutions including the Musée de Bretagne's Scientific Committee. His digital humanities projects include online databases of Brest's penal colony records (2017-2020) in collaboration with SHD Brest.

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Sarah ImmanuelView profile

Senior Lecturer

Torrens University AustraliaAustralia

Sarah Immanuel is a Senior Lecturer in the Business and Hospitality vertical at Torrens University, specializing in Data Management and Data Analytics. She directs teaching, research, and subject coordination within the Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research and Optimisation (AIRO), leveraging her 23+ years of academic experience across Australian and international institutions. Her educational background includes: Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Bharathiar University Master of Applied Electronics Engineering from Bharathiar University PhD in Biomedical Engineering from The University of Adelaide (dissertation: Polysomnographic signal processing for advanced diagnostics of paediatric sleep disordered breathing) Immanuel's research focuses on biomedical signal processing applications for sleep disorders and clinical diagnostics. She develops machine learning models for disease prediction in sleep disorders, mental health, and cardiovascular conditions, while creating data analytics platforms for healthcare decision-making. Her work integrates Signal and Image Processing with AI to address Digitally Enhanced Living challenges, particularly for elderly populations through ARC Industry Transformation Research Hub projects at Flinders University. Analysis of her 27 research outputs reveals consistent focus on cardiorespiratory dynamics, with recent publications (2023-2024) emphasizing transvenous phrenic nerve stimulation for central sleep apnea, heart rate variability biomarkers for stress/cognitive decline, and machine learning applications for surgical candidate prediction. Her fingerprint shows dominant themes in Central Sleep Apnea (100%), Transvenous Phrenic Nerve Stimulation (100%), and Polysomnography (60%). As an active PhD supervisor, she mentors students in cardiorespiratory signal processing and machine learning for clinical applications. Her research has generated significant community impact through the ARC Hub project on elderly care technologies. Immanuel maintains active research collaborations through Flinders University's Academic status position and contributes to healthcare innovation via the AIRO center's data-driven platforms.

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Jim FeldmanView profile

Professor

University of Wisconsin-OshkoshUnited States

Jim Feldman serves as Professor of Environmental Studies & History and Director of the Environmental Studies Program at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, where his work bridges historical scholarship with contemporary sustainability challenges through interdisciplinary teaching and research. His research focuses on American and global environmental history, wilderness studies, nuclear waste policy, and sustainability. Feldman explores the cultural dimensions of wilderness in works like A Storied Wilderness: Rewilding the Apostle Islands (2013) and examines nuclear energy's societal impacts in Nuclear Reactions (2016), consistently connecting historical analysis to modern policy dilemmas regarding radioactive waste disposal and environmental justice. Recent publications reveal a trajectory emphasizing environmental justice in nuclear waste storage (particularly at Prairie Island) and border ecologies, while his NSF-funded EMBAST project investigates Harmful Algal Blooms in the Lake Winnebago system through interdisciplinary social-ecological research addressing community sustainability perceptions. Scientific awards: No major awards, fellowships, or medals were documented in available sources. Feldman leads the NSF-funded EMBAST research team studying Harmful Algal Blooms and advises students through Environmental Studies courses including the Senior Seminar. His grant activity centers on collaborative, community-engaged projects addressing complex environmental problems with practical policy applications. The EMBAST interdisciplinary team exemplifies Feldman's collaborative approach, integrating ecological and social science perspectives to develop innovative solutions for Harmful Algal Blooms in Wisconsin's Lake Winnebago watershed while examining how these environmental changes reshape regional identity and sustainability practices.

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Adrien DoronView profile

Researcher

University of Toulouse-Jean JaurèsFrance

Adrien Doron is a researcher specializing in economic geography with a focus on Tunisia, trade networks, and globalization. He serves as an Associate Member of the Interdisciplinary Laboratory for Solidarity, Societies, Territories (LISST) at the University of Toulouse, where he investigates transnational trade routes, border economies, and the globalization of informal economies. His work examines how marginalized spaces like border towns become central nodes in global trade networks, particularly focusing on Tunisia's post-revolution economic transformations. Dr. Doron completed his PhD in Geography from the University of Toulouse le Mirail - Toulouse II in 2018 with a thesis titled "Tunisian trade routes: Post revolution geography of a network of globalized marketplaces." His research explores the complex relationships between mobility, social networks, and transnational trade, with special attention to how informal economies operate across borders. He has developed particular expertise in studying Ben Gardane, a Tunisian border town that has emerged as a significant hub for transnational commerce despite its marginal location. His publication record reveals a consistent scholarly trajectory examining how trade networks reconfigure following political upheavals, especially after the 2011 Tunisian Revolution. Doron's work spans multiple disciplinary approaches including economic geography, political economy, and development studies, with an emphasis on the interplay between formal and informal economic systems. His research demonstrates how seemingly marginal border locations can become central to global trade networks through informal economic practices and social relationships. As a member of LISST, Doron contributes to a vibrant research environment focused on solidarity, societies, and territories. His ongoing research continues to explore the spatial dimensions of economic globalization, particularly how trade networks adapt to political changes and how marginalized communities participate in global commerce through alternative channels.

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Carsten Eckhart ThomsenView profile

Associate Professor

University of CopenhagenDenmark

Carsten Eckhart Thomsen serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Odontology at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. His research integrates biomedical engineering with clinical dentistry and medicine, focusing on signal processing applications for medical diagnostics. Contact: cet@sund.ku.dk, +4535326558, located at Nørre Allé 20, Building 24, Room 24-5-12, 2200 København N. Primary research interests include Anaesthetic assessment , Intensive Care , Diabetes management , Epilepsy monitoring , and advanced signal processing techniques ( Pattern Recognition , Clustering Analysis ). His work targets development of monitoring devices for neurological disorders and metabolic conditions through interdisciplinary collaboration between engineering and clinical medicine. Analysis of his 59 research outputs (2005-2012) reveals consistent focus on medical signal processing: epilepsy seizure detection systems (2012), neurotoxicity mechanisms of local anesthetics (2011), and cognitive effects during hypoglycemia in diabetes (2008-2009). His publications demonstrate strong methodology development in neural engineering and clinical translation, particularly in EEG analysis and physiological monitoring. Scientific awards: No awards explicitly documented in source material Advising and grants: While specific student names and grant details are absent, his role as Associate Professor and contribution to PhD thesis supervision indicate active graduate mentorship. The text does not specify external funding sources or grant awards. Labs and teams: No laboratory facilities or research team structures described in provided information

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Daniel Bjørklund AndersenView profile

Research Fellow

University of CopenhagenDenmark

Daniel Bjørklund Andersen serves as a Postdoc in the Juul Holst Group at the Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, specializing in endocrinology and metabolism research within the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Basic Metabolic Research (CBMR). Dr. Andersen's research centers on gut hormone systems, particularly the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor pathway and its implications for metabolic disorders. His work integrates molecular biology, transgenic animal models, and physiological measurements to investigate hormone signaling mechanisms. Key research areas include GLP-1 receptor expression mapping, cerebrospinal fluid regulation, natural peptide toxins affecting glucose homeostasis, and the regulation of glucagon secretion. His methodological approach combines advanced molecular techniques with in vivo physiological studies to elucidate fundamental mechanisms of metabolic regulation. Analysis of his publication record reveals a consistent focus on GLP-1 receptor biology and related metabolic pathways, with significant contributions to understanding hormone-receptor interactions across multiple organ systems. His research demonstrates translational potential for diabetes and obesity therapeutics, particularly through studies of natural peptide systems and receptor modulation. Dr. Andersen is an integral member of the Juul Holst Group at CBMR, collaborating with Professor Jens Juul Holst's renowned research team. The group operates within state-of-the-art facilities at the University of Copenhagen's Panum Institute, providing comprehensive resources for metabolic research from molecular to physiological levels.

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Pedro Rueda RamírezView profile

Professor

University of BarcelonaSpain

Pedro Rueda Ramírez is a Professor at the University of Barcelona's Faculty of Information and Audiovisual Media, where he serves as Coordinator of the Master's Degree in Libraries and Heritage Collections. He holds a Doctorate in History from the University of Seville and is an active member of the Information, Communication and Culture Research Center at the university. His research focuses on the history of printed circulation and book distribution networks with special attention to cultural exchange between Europe and America, particularly across the Atlantic. He also studies bibliographic heritage, examining printed materials, ownership marks, and book usage throughout history. His work spans from early modern print culture to contemporary bibliographic preservation. Rueda Ramírez's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on transatlantic book trade networks, religious libraries, inquisitorial practices, and regional printing centers across Spain and Latin America. His research reveals intricate connections between Seville as a major publishing center and book distribution networks extending to Mexico, Peru, and other parts of the Spanish Empire. He has made significant contributions to understanding how books traveled across the Atlantic, how libraries were formed in colonial contexts, and how local printing industries developed in different regions. Humanistic Research Award Cultura i Noblesa 2013 from the Real Maestranza de Caballería de Sevilla and the Real Academia Sevillana de Buenas Letras He is principal researcher, alongside Mònica Baró, of the funded R+D project 'History of book advertising in Spain: (15th-20th centuries)' (HAR2013-46336-P). His work has been supported by various research grants focusing on book history and bibliographic heritage. Rueda Ramírez actively collaborates with international research teams, particularly through the CODICIS Erasmus+ project focused on bibliographic heritage training in Latin America. His work bridges academic research with practical applications in library science and heritage preservation.

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