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Myrto MavrakiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Arithmetic Geometry
• Dynamical Systems
• Unlikely Intersections
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Myrto Mavraki is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Toronto, with affiliations to both the St. George and Mississauga campuses. She specializes in arithmetic geometry and dynamical systems, particularly the theory of unlikely intersections and canonical heights in families of rational maps. Institution: University of Toronto School: Faculty of Arts and Science Department: Department of Mathematics Rank: Assistant Professor Her research focuses on deep connections between arithmetic geometry and dynamical systems. Key areas include equidistribution, variation of canonical heights, preperiodic points, and unlikely intersections in families of maps, especially on the projective line and in elliptic surfaces. These topics lie at the heart of modern arithmetic dynamics and have strong ties to Diophantine geometry and number theory. The most recent publications show a sustained focus on canonical height variation, equidistribution, and the geometry of post-critically finite and preperiodic loci in parameter spaces. Collaborations with leading mathematicians such as Laura DeMarco, Harry Schmidt, and Hexi Ye reflect her central role in current developments in arithmetic dynamics. Her work combines algebraic, analytic, and arithmetic techniques to solve deep conjectures and establish foundational results. Her research is supported by an NSERC Discovery Grant and an Early Career Supplement (2024–2029), and previously by an NSF grant (DMS-2200981). She has mentored or collaborated with several prominent researchers and is likely supervising graduate students, though none are explicitly named. She does not list formal awards, but her publication record in top journals and prestigious fellowships indicate high recognition in the mathematical community. Mavraki held the Benjamin Peirce Fellowship at Harvard (2020–2023), a highly competitive postdoctoral position, and prior positions at the University of Basel and Northwestern University. She earned her PhD from the University of British Columbia under Dragos Ghioca.

Patrick IngramView profile

Associate Professor

• Number Theory
• Diophantine Geometry
• Arithmetic of Elliptic Curves and Surfaces
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Patrick Ingram is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mathematics and Statistics , Faculty of Science , York University . His research focuses on number theory and diophantine geometry , particularly the arithmetic of elliptic curves and surfaces , and dynamical systems over global fields . His scholarly work includes significant contributions to the study of canonical heights , post-critically finite maps , and primitive divisors in arithmetic dynamics . His research often bridges complex dynamics with number theory, exploring the interplay between Galois representations , Drinfeld modules , and polynomial iterations . Patrick has received the Top Cited Article 2007 - 2011 award from the Journal of Number Theory . He collaborates with leading mathematicians in arithmetic dynamics, including Joseph H. Silverman , and has published extensively in top-tier journals such as the Duke Mathematical Journal , Proceedings of the London Mathematical Society , and Transactions of the American Mathematical Society . His work spans both theoretical advancements and computational techniques in algebraic divisibility sequences and rigidity theorems .

• Structural Engineering
• Structural Mechanics
• Progressive Collapse
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Valerio De Biagi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Structural, Geotechnical and Building Engineering (DISEG) at the Polytechnic University of Turin, Italy. He is a member of the Interdepartmental Center SISCON (Safety of Infrastructures and Constructions) and serves as Vice Coordinator of the PhD program in Civil and Environmental Engineering. He also acts as the Partnership Agreement Coordinator with STRADA DEI PARCHI, reflecting his strong engagement with industry and infrastructure safety. Research Interests: Structural robustness and progressive collapse Natural hazards (rockfalls, avalanches, debris flows) Structural health monitoring and damage modeling Reliability and risk assessment of civil infrastructure Mechanics of granular materials (snow) His recent research output shows a strong trend toward probabilistic risk assessment, experimental and numerical modeling of impact events, and the development of resilient structural systems. He frequently applies advanced computational methods, including finite element analysis and generative AI, to simulate extreme loading scenarios and infrastructure response. Scientific Roles: Effective Member, SISCO - Italian Society of Building Science (2019–present) Guest Editor, Applied Sciences (2020–present) Evaluator for Swiss National Science Foundation (MINT 2023, COST 2022) Advising and Grants: He actively supervises multiple PhD students across several cycles and leads numerous funded research projects, including competitive national grants (PRIN), PNRR initiatives, and commercial research contracts with public infrastructure agencies. His projects focus on structural safety assessment, development of monitoring protocols, and risk mitigation strategies for bridges, tunnels, and rockfall-prone areas. Labs and Teams: He leads research teams focused on structural complexity, natural hazard interaction, and granular material mechanics. His work involves experimental campaigns, field surveys, and back-analyses of real-world structural failures.

Ophelia AdamsView profile

Visiting Assistant Professor

• Number Theory
• Arithmetic Dynamics
• Anabelian Geometry
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Ophelia Adams is a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Rochester, specializing in number theory and arithmetic dynamics. She earned her Ph.D. at Brown University in Spring 2023 under Joe Silverman, focusing on dynamical Galois representations and anabelian geometry over local fields. Her research explores connections between: Higher ramification in dynamical extensions Structure of iterated monodromy groups Rigidity of dynamical representations Interactions with chemical reaction networks Étale fundamental group applications Recent publications examine profinite iterated monodromy groups, dynamical analogues of classical criteria, and solvability conditions in reaction networks. Her work reveals deep parallels between arithmetic dynamics and chemical systems. Scientific awards include: Teaching Center's College Course Development Fellowship (Summer '24) Transparent Assignment Design Fellowship (Spring '24) At Rochester, she redesigned MATH 280 to emphasize project-based learning and teaches across calculus and number theory curricula. She also pursues part-time studies in literary translation at the University of Rochester, focusing on the poetry of 朱淑真 (Zhū Shúzhēn).

Rohini RamadasView profile

Assistant Professor

• Algebraic Geometry
• Dynamical Systems
• Complex Dynamics
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Dr. Rohini Ramadas is an Assistant Professor at the Mathematics Institute of the University of Warwick. Her research focuses on algebraic geometry, dynamical systems, and tropical geometry, with a particular emphasis on moduli spaces, complex dynamics, and combinatorial structures. She has received the NSF Postdoctoral Fellowship (2017-2021) and has published extensively in top-tier journals such as Mathematische Zeitschrift , Ergodic Theory and Dynamical Systems , and Advances in Mathematics . Her work bridges algebraic geometry and dynamics, exploring topics like cycle classes on moduli spaces, Thurston obstructions, and monomial correspondences. Recent contributions include studies on quadratic maps' arithmetic properties, post-critically finite maps, and permutohedral complexes. Dr. Ramadas teaches MA4A5 Algebraic Geometry and maintains an active personal research homepage: https://sites.google.com/view/rohini-ramadas/home . Key Research Areas: Moduli spaces, algebraic dynamics, tropical geometry, and combinatorics of geometric structures. Publications Highlight: Over 15 peer-reviewed articles analyzing dynamical invariants and geometric structures, with a focus on higher-dimensional dynamics and compactifications.

Lucia SeminaraView profile

Associate Professor

• Tactile Sensing
• Electronic Skin
• Haptic Robotics
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Lucia Seminara serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Naval, Electrical, Electronic, and Telecommunications Engineering (DITEN) at the University of Genoa's Polytechnic School. She teaches Electronic Devices, Sensors, and Sensing Systems for Master's programs in Electronic Engineering and Engineering for Natural Risk Management, while also contributing to Philosophy of Medicine for Philosophical Methodologies. As a member of the Joint Teacher-Student Commission, she bridges academic governance with pedagogical innovation in engineering education. Her research pioneers tactile sensing systems using piezoelectric polymers (PVDF) and electronic skin for robotics and prosthetics. She investigates indentation mechanics on soft electronic skin, grasping speed sensitivity, and hierarchical sensorimotor control frameworks for human-in-the-loop robotic hands. Key innovations include machine learning-based contact force estimation and electrotactile feedback systems that restore natural touch perception in prosthetic devices, addressing critical gaps in sensory substitution technology. Analysis of her 2021-2025 publications reveals escalating integration of machine learning with tactile sensing, particularly in symmetry detection for efficient haptic exploration and transdisciplinary human-in-the-loop applications. Recent work emphasizes real-world implementations like post-stroke rehabilitation systems and high-bandwidth human-machine interfaces, demonstrating a strategic shift from foundational sensor development toward clinically viable solutions with measurable user impact. Dr. Seminara's research lineage includes significant contributions to the Roboskin project (2013), which established large-area tactile sensor arrays for robotics. Her current work extends this foundation through investigations into viscoelastic properties, stress transmission modeling, and AI-driven tactile perception, positioning her at the forefront of intelligent electronic skin development with active collaborations across engineering, neuroscience, and clinical rehabilitation domains.

• Osteoarthritis
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Knee Osteoarthritis
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Felix Eckstein is a Professor at the Institute of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Paracelsus Medical University in Salzburg, Austria, leading the Research Program for Musculoskeletal Imaging. With over 770 publications spanning 30+ years, his work focuses on quantitative MRI techniques for osteoarthritis assessment, particularly knee cartilage morphometry and biomarker development for clinical trials. His research centers on osteoarthritis pathophysiology, magnetic resonance imaging innovation, cartilage/bone quantification, and sexual dimorphism in joint anatomy. Key interests include transverse relaxation time (T2) mapping, automated segmentation methods, biomechanical factors in disease progression, and validation of imaging endpoints for drug trials. His work bridges engineering precision with clinical rheumatology to establish imaging standards for osteoarthritis therapeutics. Recent publications (2024-2025) emphasize advanced MRI methodologies including fully automated cartilage analysis across vendors, laminar T2 mapping for early disease detection, and multi-component endpoints for virtual knee replacement. Critical themes involve sensitivity to longitudinal change, diabetes-comorbidity interactions, alignment effects on joint space width, and validation of biomarkers against clinical outcomes in cohorts like OAI and IMI-APPROACH. Scientific recognition includes: Forschungsgruppenpreis der Deutschen Akademie für osteologische und rheumatologische Wissenschaften für Leistungen in den Jahren 2012-2014 (2015) As Principal Investigator, he secured major grants including 'Childhood determinants of adulthood knee cartilage thickness' (2016-2017) and 'NanoDiaRA' for nanotechnology diagnostics in arthritis (2010-2014). His work drives international consortia standards through collaborations with Osteoarthritis Initiative and IMI-APPROACH. He directs the Musculoskeletal Imaging Program developing FDA/EMA-acceptable imaging protocols for osteoarthritis trials, and has organized pivotal conferences including the 109th Anatomical Society Meeting (2014), establishing frameworks for quantitative imaging in regulatory science.

Erica FischerView profile

Associate Professor

• Structural Fire Engineering
• Mass Timber Construction
• Seismic Resilience
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Erica Fischer is the Glenn Willis Holcomb Professor in Structural Engineering and Associate Professor in the School of Civil and Construction Engineering at Oregon State University. Her research develops innovative approaches to improve structural resilience against natural hazards, with expertise in mass timber performance during fires and earthquakes. Research interests include: Fire performance of mass timber and steel structures Wildfire impacts on infrastructure and communities Seismic design of timber-concrete composites Modular construction techniques She leads multiple projects on wildfire resilience, including NSF-funded research on post-fire water system recovery and USDA-funded investigations into mass timber fire behavior. Recent publications examine UAS technology for disaster response, CLT connection performance, and life cycle assessment integration of fire risks. Educational outreach includes directing the Mass Timber Webinar Series and serving on ASCE committees for fire protection and sustainability.

• Landslide Risk Assessment
• Applied Geology
• Geohazard Mitigation
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Marco Mulas is an Associate Professor at the Department of Chemical and Geological Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. He teaches courses including Landslide Risk Assessment and Mitigation , Geothematic Surveying and Cartography , and Applied Geology for Civil and Environmental Engineering, focusing on landslide dynamics, geomorphological mapping, and hazard modeling. His research spans landslide monitoring using UAV-RTK/LiDAR, GNSS arrays, InSAR, and Digital Image Correlation. Key projects include the SoLoMon framework for regional landslide monitoring and development of unconventional Micropiles Tripods Shields for earthflow control. He specializes in rainfall-landslide thresholds, groundwater contamination modeling, and multi-temporal displacement analysis. Recent publications (2025-2016) cover topics like high-frequency UAV surveys (Baldiola landslide), effective rainfall impact on flysch landslides, debris flow hazard zonation, and structural analysis of rockfall precursors via sinusoidal wave fitting. His work emphasizes integrating field surveys with advanced geospatial datasets for hazard assessment. Contact: marco.mulas@unimore.it | Office: via G. Campi, 103 - Modena

FILIPPO SANTUCCI DE MAGISTRISView profile

Professor

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Seismic Engineering
• Soil Mechanics
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Prof. Filippo Santucci De Magistris is a Full Professor at the Department of Biosciences and Territory, University of Molise. His research focuses on geotechnical engineering, seismic vulnerability assessment, and soil-structure interaction, with emphasis on liquefaction mitigation, pipeline stability, and seismic site response analysis. His work integrates numerical modeling, experimental testing, and field investigations in complex geotechnical systems. Key research areas include: Constitutive modeling of geomaterials under dynamic loads Liquefaction risk assessment in urban and industrial contexts Seismic safety of critical infrastructure (pipelines, healthcare networks) Advances in site response analysis methodologies His publications (2021-2025) increasingly emphasize probabilistic frameworks for infrastructure resilience, innovative bounding surface models for advanced geotechnical simulations, and interdisciplinary approaches to disaster risk reduction. He leads the StregaDynaLab research group (www.stregadynalab.tk), focusing on dynamic geotechnical analysis and mitigation strategies for seismic hazards. Notable contributions include field reconnaissance after major earthquakes (2016 Central Italy, 2015 Nepal), validation of constitutive models in OpenSees, and development of empirical fragility functions for infrastructure components.

• Tsunamis
• Coastal Engineering
• Natural Disasters
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Costas Synolakis serves as Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Southern California and Professor at the Technical University of Crete, while holding leadership roles at Greece's Academy of Athens as Secretary of the Natural Sciences Division since 2019. His career spans foundational theoretical work and practical applications in tsunami science, supported by directorship of USC's Tsunami Research Center since its 1998 founding. Educated at Caltech with BSc, MSc, and PhD degrees, Synolakis pioneered critical insights into wave physics and tsunami dynamics. His research integrates hydrodynamics, coastal resilience, and emergency management, with seminal contributions to runup theory and hazard assessment that inform global disaster preparedness standards. This work bridges mathematical modeling and real-world implementation through extensive field surveys. Analysis of his publication record reveals consistent focus on tsunami mechanics since the 1980s, evolving from solitary wave theory to complex hazard modeling. Recent work emphasizes nuclear safety implications (Fukushima analysis) and paleotsunami reconstruction, demonstrating interdisciplinary reach across engineering, geology, and policy. His major recognitions include: International Coastal Engineering Award (2019) Sergey Soloviev Medal (2014) Moffatt and Nichol Award (2015) Presidential Young Investigator Award (1989) Membership in Academy of Athens (2016) Mentoring over 50 graduate students with emphasis on diversity, Synolakis secured €6+ million in research grants while leading 23 international tsunami surveys. His Tsunami Research Center drives innovation through collaborations with agencies worldwide, producing influential documentaries and media outreach that translate complex science for public safety. Current initiatives focus on enhancing tsunami warning systems through real-time modeling and expanding coastal resilience frameworks in vulnerable regions, leveraging his dual academic appointments for transnational impact.

Elena MicheliniView profile

Associate Professor

• Structural Engineering
• Nonlinear Analysis of RC and PC Structures
• Seismic Vulnerability Assessment
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Elena Michelini is Associate Professor of Structural Engineering at the Department of Engineering and Architecture, University of Parma, where she has been a faculty member since 2016, following a post-doctoral fellowship from 2008. She teaches core courses including Assessment of Structural Safety and Laboratory for Structure Design and Control across various degree programs in Civil Engineering and Architecture. Research Interests: Her work spans nonlinear analysis of reinforced and prestressed concrete structures under extreme conditions (fire, seismic loads), seismic vulnerability of critical infrastructure, finite element modeling, and the development of sustainable construction materials such as alkali-activated concrete and autoclaved aerated masonry. She emphasizes performance-based assessment and digital tools for structural health monitoring. Recent Research Trends: The 2024 publications highlight a dual focus: advancing structural safety of existing infrastructure (especially bridges and RC elements under corrosion and seismic stress) and innovating eco-friendly construction materials like geopolymer mortars and hydrophobic treatments for heritage conservation. Her work integrates computational modeling with experimental validation. Scientific Awards: Department Award for Top-SNIP Publication (2015–2016) Winner, University Call for Research 2023 – Project REPARO Grants and Projects: She leads and contributes to major research initiatives including PRIN 2022 (FAIL-SAFE), PNRR ECOSISTER (Spoke 1: Materials for Sustainability), DIGIBRIDGE (digital monitoring of bridges), CASA (sustainable concrete), and ReLUIS projects on seismic risk maps and bridge guidelines. She has also collaborated with the Italian Department of Civil Protection and the Regional Agency for Territorial Safety. Professional Affiliations: Active member of fib Task Group 7.7 (Sustainable Concrete Masonry) and fib Task Group TG2.3 (Fire Design of Concrete Structures).

• Additive Manufacturing
• Laser Materials Processing
• Welding Technology
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Giuseppe Casalino is a Full Professor in the Department of Mechanics, Mathematics and Management at Polytechnic University of Bari, Italy. His research focuses on advanced manufacturing technologies including additive manufacturing, laser materials processing, and welding systems. Based at Viale Japigia 182 in Bari, he can be contacted at giuseppe.casalino@poliba.it. His research spans critical areas in modern manufacturing: Additive Manufacturing (Wire Arc, Laser Powder Bed Fusion) Laser Materials Processing (Welding, Marking, Surface Treatment) Friction Stir Welding and Dissimilar Material Joining Statistical Process Optimization and Numerical Simulation Industry 4.0 Integration (IoT, Deep Learning, Business Intelligence) Material Characterization and Microstructure Control Analysis of recent publications reveals strong emphasis on experimental-statistical-numerical triad approaches for process optimization. Key trends include WAAM parameter refinement for metals, non-destructive thermographic evaluation of welds, and sustainable manufacturing through energy consumption analysis. His work bridges mechanical engineering, materials science, and computational methods with applications in automotive, aerospace, and marine industries. No scientific awards or student advisement information was provided in available materials. Research infrastructure details and grant funding information were not specified in the source documentation.

• High-Performance Composite Structures
• Sustainable Marine Engineering
• Structural Load and Corrosive Environment Coupling
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Dr. Hou Chao is an Associate Professor and PhD Supervisor at the Department of Ocean Science and Engineering , Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) since 2019. Previously, he held academic positions at the University of Sydney (2015-2019) and served as a lecturer there (2018-2019). He received his BEng (2009) and PhD (2014) in Structural Engineering from Tsinghua University , where he was recognized as an outstanding graduate and awarded the National Scholarship of China (2013). Research Interests focus on High-performance composite structures Sustainable marine engineering systems Load and marine environment coupling effects Modular construction technology Corrosion resistance in offshore structures Publication Trends reveal expertise in concrete-filled steel tubular (CFST) structures under extreme conditions. His work spans mechanical behavior analysis, fatigue assessment, and innovative connection design for modular buildings, with methodological focus on experimental testing, finite element modeling, and machine learning applications. Key sub-fields include localized corrosion effects, post-fire performance, and reliability-based design frameworks. Scientific Recognition : 2022 Ministry of Education Natural Science First Prize (3/5) China Patent Excellence Awards (2/2, 5/10) Inclusion in Stanford-Elsevier Top 2% Scientists (2023, 2024) Dean’s Outstanding Teaching Award, University of Sydney (2018) Editorial roles: Structures , Advances in Structural Engineering He has secured over 10 international research grants, including National Natural Science Foundation of China projects and Shenzhen Science & Technology Innovation Commission awards. His work is codified in 7 Chinese national standards, applied in critical infrastructure like the Wenchuan Kequ Bridge.

• Literary Studies
• Travel Prose
• Autobiographical Literature
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Dr. hab. Anna Pastuszka is an Associate Professor at the Department of German Studies, Institute of Linguistics and Literary Studies, Faculty of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, Maria Curie-Skłodowska University, Lublin. Her academic focus spans bourgeois realism, memoir literature, travel prose, and the representation of Central and Eastern Europe in literary texts. Literary Realism Travel Literature Autobiographical Narratives Cultural Memory Borderland Studies Pastuszka's research investigates cultural landscapes in literature, memory's role in post-Shoah and post-migration writing, and the negotiation of identity through spatial transgression. Her recent work emphasizes Karl-Markus Gauß's travelogues, Esther Kinsky's nature writing, and Ryszard Kapuściński's border explorations. Her scholarly output has been recognized with multiple Rector's Awards from UMCS (2011, 2020, 2022) and the 2018 Silver Medal for Long-Term Service. She has organized international conferences on memory, borders, and Lublin's cultural heritage, while co-editing special volumes on Mitteleuropa in literature. 2011 Individual Rector's Award 2018 Silver Medal for Long-Term Service 2020 Rector's Award for Highly Cited Article 2022 Third-Class Team Rector's Award 2022 Individual Rector's Award for Cited Article As department head and editor of the interdisciplinary journal Kultura i Wartości, Pastuszka bridges theoretical inquiry with institutional leadership. Her teaching and research explore how literature maps collective memory and constructs European identity through travel narratives.