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• Automatic Speech Recognition
• Machine Learning
• Acoustic Phonetics
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Mark Hasegawa-Johnson is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he has been faculty since 1999. He holds affiliations with the College of Engineering and leads the Statistical Speech Technology Group. His academic roles include serving as Editor-in-Chief of the IEEE Transactions on Audio, Speech and Language, and membership in the ISCA Diversity Committee. Education: PhD in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from MIT (1996), postdoctoral research at UCLA (1996-1999). Research interests span automatic speech recognition, machine learning applied to phonetics and prosody, and accessibility technologies for under-resourced languages and speech disorders. Key projects include the Speech Accessibility Project, which improves speech recognition for individuals with dysarthria, and international competition successes in audio event detection and multilingual broadcast retrieval. Scientific achievements include Fellowships from the IEEE (2020), Acoustical Society of America (2011), and ISCA. Awards also include NIH’s National Research Service Award (1998-1999) and the Frederic Vinton Hunt Post-Doctoral Fellowship (1996-1997). Teaching focuses on courses like Artificial Intelligence, Multimedia Signal Processing, and Speech Processing. Research supervision emphasizes undergraduate projects in signal processing and speech recognition, with notable student contributions to prosody-dependent speech recognition and audio source separation. Labs/Teams: Leads the Speech Accessibility Project and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects like Mandarin language education tools and audio-visual speech models. Current work explores unsupervised learning, cross-lingual speech recognition, and AI-driven accessibility solutions.

Dustin UpdikeView profile

Associate Professor

• Germ Cell Biology
• Germ Granules
• Totipotency
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Dustin Updike is an Associate Professor at the Graduate School of Biomedical Science and Engineering (University of Maine). His research focuses on the biophysical properties of germ granules and their role in maintaining germline totipotency and cellular immortality using Caenorhabditis elegans as a model organism. Education: B.S. in Molecular Biology, University of Wyoming (1999) PhD in Human Genetics, University of Utah (2006) Updike’s work investigates how germ granules —conserved structures across species—act as cytoplasmic regulators of gene expression. His lab examines their role in nuclear pore complex interactions , post-transcriptional processing , and potential applications in stem cell biology . Using C. elegans , his team leverages genetic tools and fluorescence microscopy to dissect granule assembly and function. His 15 most recent publications (2015–2025) reveal a consistent focus on germ granule components , RNA regulatory mechanisms , and germline-specific epigenetic pathways . Key subfields include phase separation dynamics , translational repression , and cross-species conservation of granule functions. Grants: NIH/NIGMS R01 (2015–present): Function of germ granules in maintaining germline pluripotency COBRE Grant (2013–2015): Germ granules in cellular self-renewal Service: GSBSE Admissions Committee (2012–2015) MDI Bio Lab Seminar Speaker Committee Chair (2013–2015) Outreach Instructor in CRISPR/Cas9 and developmental genetics (2014–present)

Tomoyuki MorimaeView profile

Associate Professor

• Quantum Computing
• Quantum Cryptography
• Theoretical Physics
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body { font-family: Arial, sans-serif; } h2 { color: #333; } ul { list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 20px; } p { margin: 10px 0; } Tomoyuki Morimae Tomoyuki Morimae is an Associate Professor at the Yukawa Institute for Theoretical Physics (YITP), Kyoto University. He specializes in quantum computing and quantum cryptography. Before joining Kyoto University in 2020, he held positions at Gunma University (2014–2015) and was a Lecturer at YITP. Education MSc from The University of Tokyo PhD from The University of Tokyo Research Interests Morimae's research focuses on leveraging quantum properties for computation and cryptography. Key areas include quantum algorithms, cryptographic protocols resistant to quantum attacks, and complexity theory. His work bridges theoretical foundations and practical implementations, emphasizing secure quantum communication and computational advantages over classical systems. Key Contributions Notable publications explore quantum cryptographic primitives (e.g., CountCrypt), quantum group actions, and separations in cryptographic assumptions. Recent work addresses secure key leasing, quantum unpredictability, and revocable digital signatures. Awards Ogawa Publishing Award Young Physicist Prize from the Physical Society of Japan Grants & Teaching He leads projects on quantum computational supremacy and secure cloud quantum computing. Teaches advanced theoretical physics and quantum information seminars at Kyoto University's Graduate School of Science. Labs & Teams Morimae collaborates with researchers like Giulio Malavolta and Takashi Yamakawa on cryptographic protocols and quantum complexity theory.

• Canon Law
• Church-State Relations
• Ecclesiastical Administrative Law
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Rev. Prof. Józef Krukowski has been a towering figure in Polish canon law and Church-State studies for more than half a century. Ordained in 1959 after theological studies at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin (KUL), he obtained doctorates in canon law (1968) and advanced to full professor (1985). From 1978 to 1987 he served as Dean of the Faculty of Canon Law and from 1984 to 2009 as Head of the Department of Public and Constitutional Church Law, guiding the re-activation of the Law Section in 1981. Beyond KUL he has taught at the Academy of Catholic Theology, Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University, the University of Prešov, and as visiting professor at universities in the United States, Canada and Ukraine. Education Master of Theology, Catholic University of Lublin, 1959 Master & Bachelor of Canon Law, Catholic University of Lublin, 1964 Doctor of Canon Law, 1968 Habilitation (post-doctoral degree) in Canon Law, 1973 Research Focus Professor Krukowski’s scholarship centres on the juridical structure of the Church, ecclesiastical administrative procedure, and the legal relationship between Church and State. His monographs on Church-State relations in post-war Poland, the Polish concordat, and the constitutional status of religious freedom have become standard references. He has likewise explored canonical marriage law, penal law, and the rights of the faithful, always integrating historical, theological and comparative-legal perspectives. Publications Trajectory Across more than 230 publications, his work evidences a steady progression from detailed canonical analyses of administrative acts and marriage jurisprudence in the 1970s, through wide-ranging studies on human rights and religious freedom in the 1980s, to major comparative investigations of Church-State models after 1989. The 1993 Polish concordat and its legislative implementation have remained dominant themes since the mid-1990s. Awards & Distinctions Consultor to the Pontifical Council for Legislative Texts (appointed by Pope John Paul II, 1985–present) Member of the Polish Academy of Sciences – Lublin Branch (since 2003) Founder & President, Association of Polish Canon Lawyers (1989–present) Founder & President, Association of Alumni and Friends of the Faculty of Law of KUL (2004–present) Co-chairman, Polish-German Foundation “Stiftung Gesellschaft für Religion und Religionsfreiheit in EU” (2002–present) Doctoral Supervision & Grants At KUL and Cardinal Stefan Wyszyński University he has directed 46 doctoral dissertations and 203 master’s theses—record numbers for both institutions—covering Polish, German, Ukrainian and Slovak candidates. His research has been supported by Polish national grants, the Lublin Scientific Society, and the Polish-German foundation he co-founded. Laboratories & Scholarly Networks He chairs the Scientific Council of “Roczniki Nauk Prawnych” and the Faculty of Legal Sciences of the KUL Scientific Society. He also serves on the editorial boards of several canon-law series and encyclopaedias, and maintains active collaboration with the Canon Law Society of America, the Pontifical Oriental Institute, and the American Bar Association.

Iftach HaitnerView profile

Professor

• Cryptography
• Computational Complexity
• Secure Computation
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Iftach Haitner is a Professor at Tel Aviv University's School of Computer Science, currently on leave while serving as Principal Researcher at the Stellar Development Foundation. His primary academic affiliation remains with Tel Aviv University where he maintains an active research group and supervises multiple PhD students. His educational background includes a PhD (2008) and Master's degree from the Weizmann Institute of Science under Omer Reingold and Oded Goldreich respectively, and undergraduate studies in Mathematics and Computer Science at Tel Aviv University. His research focuses on Cryptography and Computational Complexity , with significant contributions to coin-flipping protocols, one-way functions, differential privacy, and secure computation. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on foundational cryptographic problems. His work demonstrates strong emphasis on computational entropy concepts (inaccessible entropy, next-block pseudoentropy), protocol security against adaptive adversaries, and tight complexity bounds for cryptographic primitives. The publications span top venues including STOC, FOCS, Crypto, and Eurocrypt, showing sustained high-impact research output. The Kadar Family Award for Outstanding Research (2018) Tel Aviv University Rector's Awards for Excellence in Teaching (2017, 2018) SIAM Outstanding Paper Prize (2011) Intel Israel award for outstanding PhD students (2008) Multiple best paper awards (CRYPTO 2006, ICALP 2006) Haitner has advised numerous PhD students including Noam Mazor, Jad Silbak, and Eliad Tsfadia. His research has been supported by multiple Israel Science Foundation grants (2011-2023), an ERC Starting Grant (2015-2020), and Blavatnik ICRC grants. He also maintains industry connections through roles at Coinbase (2022-2024) and previous consulting positions at Unbound Security and Team8. His professional service includes editorial work for SIAM Journal on Computing and program committee memberships for major cryptography conferences including Crypto, Eurocrypt, and TCC. He co-organizes the Greater Tel Aviv Area Cryptography Seminar and other specialized workshops.

Egil NygaardView profile

Professor

• Developmental Psychology
• Neuropsychology
• Health Psychology
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Egil Nygaard is a Professor at the Department of Psychology, University of Oslo (2017-present), with prior roles as Associate Professor (2016-2017) and Postdoctoral Fellow (2012-2016). He holds a Dr. philos (2012) and specialist certification in clinical psychology for children and adolescents (2005). His work bridges developmental psychology, neuropsychology, health psychology, and medicine through mental health promotion and preventive interventions. Research Focus: Nygaard leads projects evaluating the interdisciplinary theme 'Public Health and Life Skills' in Norwegian schools, investigating its impact on mental health, academic performance, and school environment. He studies prenatal opioid/polydrug exposure effects on youth neurocognition and mental health through longitudinal studies, including the 'Follow-up in youth, development and brain' project (2012-2016). His work also examines biological risk factors for cognitive development in children with Down syndrome through international research networks. Key Contributions: He developed the Tuning in to Kids (TIK) program for emotional competence in schools/kindergartens and contributed to violence/trauma research following the Southeast Asia tsunami (2004), Utøya terror attack (2011), and Norwegian homicides (2009-2010). His publications span neuroscience, psychopharmacology, and child mental health journals. Projects: Cognition and mental health in children with Down syndrome and gluten sensitivity Implementation of 'Health and Life Skills' in schools (HeaLS) Evaluation of Foreldrehverdag.no (Parental Daily Life platform) Tuning in to Kids in School (TIKis)

• Parenting and Coparenting
• Child and Adolescent Development
• Family Dynamics
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Karla Van Leeuwen is a Professor at the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences of KU Leuven , where she chairs the Family and Orthopedagogics (OE) department. Her research integrates family dynamics, child development, and epigenetics, with a focus on cross-cultural parenting practices. Projects include CapaCura Brussel (2025-2026), Intergenerational Poverty Study (2025-2029), and Mobile Phone Parenting in China (2024-2028). Her work spans Belgium, Netherlands, Tanzania, China , and Ethiopia, addressing educational equity, autism-related parenting, and stress in families. Recent publications analyze: NR3C1 methylation and adolescent loneliness Co-parenting across generations and cultures Environmental sensitivity in parenting interventions Psychometric validation of parenting scales in multinational contexts She contributes to KU Leuven Child & Youth Institute and supervises projects on teacher empowerment for reproductive health education (2023-2025) and Ethiopian teacher training (2020-2024).

Michael G. KharasView profile

Professor

• Hematopoietic Stem Cell Biology
• Leukemia Pathogenesis
• RNA Regulation
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Michael G. Kharas is a Professor at Weill Cornell Medicine's Pharmacology Graduate Program and an Investigator at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center's Molecular Pharmacology Program. His research focuses on RNA regulators in hematopoietic stem cells and leukemia pathogenesis, particularly Musashi-2 and m6A methylation mechanisms. Dr. Kharas investigates how post-transcriptional RNA regulation affects symmetric/asymmetric cell division balance in HSCs and leukemic stem cells. His lab develops small molecules targeting RNA-binding proteins and studies metabolic adaptations in leukemia, including fructose utilization and serine synthesis pathways. Current projects explore RNA methylation, chromatin regulation, and screening approaches for self-renewal modulation. His publications reveal trends in RNA biology, epigenetics, and leukemic stem cell targeting. Key subfields include m6A-dependent differentiation control, Musashi-2 networks, metabolic dependencies, chromatin maintenance, and therapeutic strategies against RNA regulators. Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Career Development Award Alex Lemonade Stand Foundation ‘A’ Award American Society of Hematology Junior Faculty Scholar Award Kimmel and V-Scholar Awards Louis V. Gerstner Young Investigator Award As lab head, he mentors researchers and collaborates across institutions. His work spans basic HSC biology, translational leukemia models, and drug discovery platforms targeting RNA-protein interactions.

Magnar BjøråsView profile

Researcher

• DNA Repair Mechanisms
• Epitranscriptomics
• Gene Expression Regulation
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Magnar Bjørås is a Researcher at the Department of Microbiology , University of Oslo. His work spans interdisciplinary research at the intersection of molecular biology, DNA repair, and microbiology, with a particular focus on bacterial pathogenesis and host-virus interactions. Key research themes: DNA repair enzymes, epitranscriptomic modifications, and gene expression dynamics Active collaborations with teams across Norway and international institutions Developed novel methodologies for nucleic acid extraction and antimicrobial peptide design Recent publications highlight his expertise in: DNA glycosylase functions in neurogenesis and metabolic diseases Combinatorial antiviral therapies against coronaviruses and enteroviruses Epigenetic mechanisms in immunodeficiency and cancer His group employs cutting-edge approaches in: Redox biology and oxidative stress responses Computational analysis of regulatory mutations Nanotechnology for biomedical applications

Jared A. GreenbergView profile

Associate Professor

• Intensive Care Medicine
• Critical Care
• Sepsis Diagnosis and Management
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Jared A. Greenberg, MD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at Rush Medical College , part of Rush University. He serves as the Assistant Director of the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) and holds roles on the Rush Medical College Admissions Executive Committee . His work focuses on improving communication between healthcare teams and families of critically ill patients, sepsis diagnostics, and mitigating mental health challenges in critical care settings. Research emphasizes ICU communication strategies , including the use of large language models for generating patient care summaries, and sepsis identification via technologies like SeptiCyte RAPID. He explores disparities in ICU care and psychological outcomes for families post-discharge. His studies address clinician burnout, pandemic-era challenges like restrictive visitation policies, and long-term functional recovery after critical illness. Key contributions include randomized controlled trials on written communication interventions (WRITE study) and validation of biomarker-based sepsis diagnostics. His work bridges clinical practice, patient advocacy, and healthcare system improvement.

Julie KingeryView profile

Professor

• Developmental Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Child and Adolescent Anxiety
• +5 more

Julie Kingery is Professor of Psychological Science and Chair of Child Advocacy at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. She earned her Ph.D. in Developmental and Clinical Psychology from the University of Maine, completed a predoctoral internship at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, and a postdoctoral fellowship at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. University: Hobart and William Smith Colleges School: Faculty of Arts and Sciences Department: Department of Psychological Science Rank: Professor Email: kingery@hws.edu Phone: (315) 781-3641 Office: Gulick Hall Her research centers on the social and emotional adjustment of youth, particularly those with anxiety disorders. She investigates cognitive-behavioral treatments for childhood anxiety, mindfulness and well-being in college students, peer relationships during developmental transitions, and the scholarship of teaching and learning in psychology. Her work often involves community-based research in schools and clinics, and she actively collaborates with undergraduate students as co-authors. The recent publications highlight a strong focus on mindfulness, emotional regulation, technology use, and social adjustment in youth and young adults. Her scholarship bridges clinical and developmental psychology with practical educational applications, especially in undergraduate teaching contexts. Professional Affiliations: Society for Research in Child Development Society for Research on Adolescence American Psychological Association Dr. Kingery is deeply committed to mentoring students and integrating research into her teaching. She has supervised numerous student co-authors across publications, reflecting her dedication to undergraduate research mentorship. While no specific grants are listed, her collaborative and applied research suggests active external funding. She does not list any scientific awards in the provided text. She leads research in both lab and community settings and emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly with colleagues in psychology and education. Her work has significant implications for clinical interventions, educational practices, and youth mental health policy.

Anja SteinbachView profile

Professor

• Family Sociology
• Migration and Integration
• Intergenerational Relations
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Prof. Dr. Anja Steinbach is a full Professor of Sociology with a focus on Family and Migration Sociology at the University of Duisburg-Essen , where she also serves as the Managing Director of the Institute of Sociology . She is actively involved in research, teaching, and academic leadership, including editorial roles and committee memberships at national and international levels. University: University of Duisburg-Essen School: Faculty of Social Sciences Department: Department of Sociology Academic Rank: Professor Email: anja.steinbach@uni-due.de Her educational background includes a PhD (2003) and Habilitation (2010), both in Sociology from Chemnitz University of Technology. She has held academic positions continuously since 2011 at her current institution and previously served as Chair and Vice Chair of the Department of Sociology. Prof. Steinbach’s research is centered on family sociology, migration and integration, intergenerational relations, life course research, demography, and post-separation family dynamics . Her work often employs comparative and longitudinal methodologies, with a strong emphasis on empirical data. She leads the DFG-funded FAMOD (Family Models in Germany) project, which investigates joint physical custody and its effects on children and parents. Her research spans topics such as stepfamilies, sibling estrangement, division of household labor, and aging in migrant populations. The analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a consistent focus on post-divorce family arrangements, child and parental well-being, custody models, and intergenerational dynamics . There is a strong interdisciplinary and cross-national trend, with collaborations across Europe and publications in top journals such as Journal of Marriage and Family , Family Process , and Child Indicators Research . Many articles examine joint physical custody through psychological, sociological, and legal lenses, often comparing Germany with other countries. Fellowship of the Academy and Science Program (HWP) for Habilitation (2004–2006) Research Award 'Migration and Integration' from EFMS (2000) DAAD Grant for PhD research in the USA (1999) European Science Foundation Grant for conference participation (1999) Prof. Steinbach has secured significant research funding, notably from the German Research Foundation (DFG) for the FAMOD project. She mentors early-career researchers and PhD students, participates in the Cornelia Harte Mentor Program, and serves on editorial boards including Journal of Marriage and Family . Her academic service includes leadership in the Senate of the University of Duisburg-Essen and the Committee on Family Research (RC06) of the International Sociological Association . She leads and collaborates in several research teams, most notably the FAMOD project team with Dr. Tobias Helms and researchers like Lara Augustijn and Sven Brocker . She is also involved in international networks such as the European Network for the Sociological and Demographic Study of Divorce and the Aging Studies Institute at Syracuse University.

• Biomedical Sciences
• Molecular Biology
• Cancer Biology
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Assoc. Prof. Li Hoi Yeung is an Associate Professor and Director (Special Projects) at the School of Biological Sciences, Nanyang Technological University (NTU). His research spans biomedical sciences , molecular biology , and cancer biology , with a focus on drug discovery, cellular mechanisms, and genetic regulation. He has contributed to studies on Plasmodium invasion, cancer therapeutics, and AI-driven drug screening. His work integrates experimental and computational approaches, such as molecular docking, proteomics, and multi-omics analysis. Notable contributions include investigations into R-loop resolution in cancer, erythrocyte signaling in malaria, and phase separation in photosynthetic systems. His research also explores mechanobiology in stem cells and protein interactions in cellular processes. Key Themes: Cancer biology, infectious diseases, bioinformatics, cellular signaling, and drug discovery. Techniques: High-throughput screening, computational modeling (e.g., AlphaFold2), and multi-omics approaches. Prof. Li’s publications highlight interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly in bridging experimental biology with AI-driven methodologies to address complex biological questions. His lab actively develops tools for virtual drug screening and explores novel anti-cancer metabolites from natural products.

• Structural Biology
• Protein Aggregation
• Neurodegenerative Diseases
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Aidan Grosas is a Research Fellow in the School of Chemistry and Molecular Bioscience at the University of Wollongong. His research employs structural biology and biophysical techniques to study protein aggregation mechanisms in neurodegenerative diseases and cataracts, with focus on amyloid formation, crystallin stability, and metal-peptide interactions. Current supervision includes doctoral projects on GABA(B) receptor structure-function relationships and potassium ion channel biophysics. Research utilizes computational modeling, capillary electrophoresis, and spectroscopic methods to investigate protein dynamics under physiological conditions.

Mindy Stafford MarkhamView profile

Professor

• Post-divorce coparenting
• Communication technology in separated families
• Mothering after divorce
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Mindy Stafford Markham is Professor and Department Head of Applied Human Sciences at Kansas State University, with a PhD in Human Development and Family Studies from University of Missouri. Her research program examines post-divorce family dynamics, particularly coparenting communication, technology use in separated families, custody decisions, and divorce education effectiveness. She co-directs the National Divorce Education Assessment Collaborative, developing standardized evaluation tools for divorce education programs. Publications explore mothering in shared custody arrangements, sibling relationships post-divorce, and financial transparency in families. She has chaired committees for 15+ graduate students including Bailey Grey, Francisca Tettevie, and Emily Koochel. Honors include Top 50 Reviewer recognitions (2021-2022), Outstanding Graduate Faculty award (2021), and EAB Rising Leader fellowship (2020). She teaches courses on family life education, qualitative methods, divorce processes, and professional development.