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• Geotechnical Engineering
• Numerical Modelling and Simulation
• Soil and Rock Mechanics
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Andrea Ciancimino is a Fixed-term tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Structural, Building and Geotechnical Engineering (DISEG) at Politecnico di Torino, Italy. He is affiliated with the College of Environmental and Land Engineering and actively contributes to teaching and research in geotechnical engineering, with a focus on numerical modeling, soil-structure interaction, and seismic risk. His work bridges civil engineering and environmental sustainability, particularly in energy storage applications. His research interests include: Geotechnical Engineering Numerical Modelling and Simulation Soil and Rock Mechanics Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering Soil-Structure Interaction Geological Energy Storage (e.g., hydrogen storage) Caprock behavior and constitutive modeling Seismic risk and spatial planning His recent publications (2023–2025) focus on the mechanical behavior of caprocks under cyclic and geo-chemo-mechanical loading, hydrogen storage geomechanics, and the seismic vulnerability of bridges due to foundation scour. These works reflect a strong trend toward sustainable energy infrastructure and resilient civil systems, leveraging advanced numerical simulations and constitutive modeling. He supervises PhD students including Marlio Molina Manrique, Jingwen Zhang, and Trishala Daka, whose research aligns with geomechanics for energy storage and seismic resilience. While no specific grants or awards are mentioned in the provided texts, his active supervision and publication record suggest ongoing research funding and academic leadership. He is involved in multiple teaching roles across degree programs in Civil Engineering, Environmental and Land Management Engineering, and Territorial Planning. His courses include: Soil-Structure Interaction (PhD and MSc levels) Experimental Laboratory for Testing and Measurement in Civil Engineering Seismic Risk and Spatial Planning Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering Slope Stability and Landslide Risk Mitigation His lab and research activities are centered within DISEG, focusing on geotechnical modeling and simulation for energy and seismic applications.

Lisa O'BrienView profile

Adjunct Associate Professor

• Health Services Research
• Clinical Research
• Upper Limb Injury Management
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Lisa O'Brien is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Monash University's School of Primary and Allied Health Care. She currently serves as the Director of the NDIA Evidence Service and was formerly the Director of Research for her School. She teaches in both undergraduate and graduate programs and is actively engaged in high-impact research. Her research focuses on two main streams: clinical research in upper limb injury management and health services research, including disinvestment, workforce design, and health literacy. Her work integrates quantitative and qualitative methods, building on her PhD completed in 2011 on treatment adherence in acute hand injuries. Recent publications show a strong trend in health services research, particularly in evaluating the effectiveness and disinvestment of clinical practices such as mobilisation alarms for falls prevention. Her studies often involve multi-site collaborations, randomized designs, and economic evaluations, contributing significantly to evidence-based practice in allied health. Amy Geach Hand Therapy Innovation Award (2017) Lisa leads and contributes to major research grants, including an NHMRC-funded project on disinvestment. She supervises students and collaborates widely across institutions, including Alfred Hospital. She is also an editorial board member of the Journal of Hand Therapy , contributing to academic discourse in her field. Her research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in health and well-being.

Bridgette M BewickView profile

Professor

• Psychological Health
• Student Wellbeing
• Mental Health in Higher Education
• +9 more

Prof Bridgette M Bewick is a Professor in Psychological Health, Wellbeing, and Education at the School of Medicine, University of Leeds. She is a Chartered Psychologist and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, with a strong leadership role in equity, inclusion, and diversity. She serves as the Academic Lead for Belonging and Compassionate Curriculum initiatives at the university, driving transformative programs to enhance student wellbeing and inclusion. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), School of Medicine, University of Leeds MA Psychology, Auckland University (First Class Honors) BA Psychology and Education, Auckland University (Equivalent to First Class Honors) University of Leeds Teaching Award Professional Standard 2 (ULTA-2) Her research centers on student mental health, belonging, inclusive and compassionate pedagogies , and the social norms approach to behavior change. She investigates how educational environments can be redesigned to support psychological wellbeing and reduce distress, particularly through arts-based and curriculum-integrated interventions. Her recent publications (2021–2024) reflect a strong focus on student wellbeing measurement , mental health during the pandemic , digital interventions for addiction , and creative approaches to fostering belonging . These works span psychology, public health, education, and digital health, showing an interdisciplinary commitment to improving higher education experiences. Society for the Study of Addiction Fred Yates Researcher of the Year Prize (2012) University of Leeds Women of Achievement (2013) She leads the Pedagogical Wellbeing Network and the 'I belong' Creative Connections initiative, supported by university-wide grants and collaborations. Her work has influenced institutional policy and practice in mental health and inclusion. She is also a University LGBT Role Model and an advocate for equity in academia. Her lab and research group affiliations include the Leeds Institute of Health Sciences , Psychological and Social Medicine , and Health Services Research . She welcomes PhD students and collaborates on interdisciplinary projects related to student wellbeing, digital health, and educational innovation.

Alessandro AmorosoView profile

Associate Professor

• Distributed Systems
• Networking
• Multimedia Systems
• +3 more

Alessandro Amoroso is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at the University of Bologna, affiliated with the Department of Computer Science and Engineering since 1994. He holds a Laurea (equivalent to a Master's degree) from the same university, awarded in 1987. His primary research focuses on distributed systems with security aspects, multimedia systems, and mobile devices. His work includes contributions to vehicular networks (VANET), distributed algorithms, and mobile application security. Education: Laurea in Computer Science, University of Bologna, 1987 Research Interests: Design and security of distributed systems Vehicular communication networks (VANET) Mobile computing and multimedia rendering P2P systems and online gaming architectures Teaching: Lead courses such as Distributed Systems, Computer Science fundamentals, and advanced topics in networking Guided projects on distributed applications, including a distributed table game prototype in Java (RMI-based) Projects: Collaborated on projects with CNR, ENEA, and UCSD Developed protocols for vehicular safety, medical data exchange, and traffic prediction

• Hyperbolic 3-manifolds
• Kleinian groups
• Teichmüller theory
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Yongquan Zhang is currently a Milnor Lecturer at the Institute for Mathematical Sciences (IMS), Stony Brook University, serving until August 2025. He will transition to a tenure-track assistant professor position at the Department of Mathematics, William & Mary, starting August 2025. Zhang earned his Ph.D. in Mathematics from Harvard University in 2021, advised by Curtis McMullen, following an undergraduate degree in Mathematics (First Class Honours) from the University of Hong Kong and study at UC Berkeley's Education Abroad Program. Research Interests: Hyperbolic 3-manifolds, Kleinian groups, Teichmüller theory, homogeneous dynamics, complex dynamics, circle packings, and number theory. His work bridges geometric topology, dynamical systems, and complex analysis, with recent focus on equidistribution of geometric structures and rigidity phenomena in reflection groups. Selected Achievements: His research includes breakthroughs on disk patterns, quasiconformal non-equivalence of Julia sets, and exotic geodesic planes. He has presented at institutions such as the Fields Institute, Cornell University, and the University of Chicago. His work is supported by collaborations with leading mathematicians like Yusheng Luo and Tina Torkaman. Teaching: In Fall 2025, he will teach MATH 311H and MATH 405 at William & Mary.

• Dynamical Systems
• Complex Analysis
• Metric Geometry
• +7 more

Sergiy Merenkov is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at The City College of New York (CCNY) and a Doctoral Faculty member in the Mathematics Program at the CUNY Graduate Center. He holds offices in MR 316 at CCNY and 4213 at the Graduate Center, with phone numbers 212-650-5147 (CCNY) and 212-817-8561 (GC). His research focuses on dynamical systems, complex analysis, metric geometry, and fractal geometry. Key themes include quasisymmetric maps, conformal dynamics, hyperbolic groups, Sierpiński carpets, and Kleinian group actions. His work often bridges geometric topology, complex variables, and algebraic structures. Recent articles explore topics such as Carathéodory convergence, wandering domains in dynamical systems, and rigidity properties of fractal spaces. His research is supported by grants from the National Science Foundation (DMS-0400636, DMS-2247364, etc.). Merenkov has collaborated extensively with mathematicians like Mario Bonk, Misha Lyubich, and Oded Schramm on projects involving fractal geometry, conformal welding, and geometric group theory. His PhD thesis (Purdue University, 2003) addressed manifold classification via algebraic methods.

• Databases
• Big Data
• Data Storage
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Alberto Abello Gamazo is a full professor at the Facultat d'Informàtica de Barcelona (FIB), Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), where he is affiliated with the Department of Services and Information Systems Engineering. He coordinates the Erasmus Mundus Doctoral Program in Information Technologies for Business Intelligence and leads research within the inSSIDE and inLab FIB groups. His work bridges computer science and healthcare, focusing on data-intensive systems and their real-world applications. Research Interests: His expertise spans databases, big data, NoSQL, OLAP, data storage, and data science. He investigates automated data pipelines, federated data management, feature selection, and AI-driven analytics. His work increasingly integrates healthcare applications, particularly in automated diagnosis using AI and digital microscopy for diseases such as malaria and schistosomiasis. Publication Trends: His recent articles (2023–2025) emphasize automated data science pipelines (e.g., Hyppo), fairness and interpretability in machine learning, efficient data management in document stores, and the application of AI to medical diagnostics. A strong trend is the development of low-cost, open-source robotic microscopy systems for global health challenges. Scientific Awards: Premiada (recognized activity) XXV Congreso Nacional de la Sociedad Española de Enfermedades Infecciosas y Microbiologia Clínica Advising and Grants: He has advised numerous PhD students and leads multiple competitive R&D+i projects funded by national and European programs (e.g., HORIZON 2020, Plan Nacional). His projects include 'Graph-driven federated data management,' 'EXPeriment driven and user eXPerience oriented analytics,' and health-focused initiatives like 'For an improvement of Health through rapid and economic diagnosis (iH-red).' He collaborates extensively with institutions like the Hospital de la Vall d'Hebron and Fundació PROBITAS. Labs and Teams: He is a core member of the inSSIDE (integrated Software, Services, Information and Data Engineering) and inLab FIB research groups, both affiliated with CIT-UPC. These groups focus on cutting-edge data engineering, information systems, and their societal applications.

Carly McCordView profile

Associate Clinical Professor

• Telehealth
• Behavioral Health
• Rural Mental Health
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Carly McCord, PhD, is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Texas A&M University. Her work focuses on telehealth, rural mental health access, and integrated behavioral healthcare. She holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology from Texas A&M (2013), an MS in Educational Psychology from Texas A&M, and a BS in Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. McCord’s research emphasizes telehealth’s role in overcoming rural healthcare disparities, particularly in suicide prevention, behavioral health treatment modalities, and technology-driven mental health solutions. Her studies analyze outcomes of telehealth vs. in-person care, policy implications of telesupervision, and scalable telehealth platforms in underserved areas. Her articles consistently address rural populations, pandemic-driven telehealth adoption, and training next-generation clinicians in telepsychology. Notable themes include wearable tech for stress monitoring, telemental health policy frameworks, and cohort studies comparing pre- and post-pandemic care delivery. While no formal awards are listed, her prolific publication record (over 40 articles since 2011) highlights her influence in telehealth research. Her work often involves interdisciplinary collaboration and community-based implementation strategies.

• Medical Physics
• Radiation Oncology
• MRI Applications
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Dr. Jessica Scholey is an Associate Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine. She serves as Physics Director of the MRI Simulation Program and Physics Lead of the Proton Ocular Program. Dr. Scholey joined UCSF faculty in 2017 and holds a PhD in Bioengineering from the Joint UC Berkeley-UCSF Program, an MSc in Medical Physics from the University of Pennsylvania, and a BA in Physics from UC Berkeley. Her research integrates medical imaging, proton therapy, and deep learning to advance radiation oncology. Primary interests include MRI applications for treatment planning, AI-driven image synthesis, and sustainable radiotherapy practices. She leads educational initiatives in MRI and proton therapy at UCSF and collaborates with the UCSF Center for Intelligent Imaging. Dr. Scholey's recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate strong focus on AI-enhanced medical imaging for radiation therapy, including synthetic CT generation, motion management in abdominal/liver radiotherapy, and proton therapy optimization. Her work frequently involves validating novel imaging techniques through clinical studies and phantom models. She maintains active membership in professional societies including the American Association of Physicists in Medicine, International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, and Particle Therapy Co-Operative Group.

• Formal Methods
• Functional Programming
• Unifying Theories of Programming (UTP)
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Dr. Andrew Butterfield is a faculty member at the School of Computer Science and Statistics, Trinity College Dublin. He serves as Head of the Foundations and Methods Group and actively contributes to Lero: the Irish Software Research Centre. His research focuses on Formal Methods and Functional Programming, particularly the Unifying Theories of Programming (UTP) paradigm, with applications in clinical pathways, medical device software, and spacecraft operating systems. Current research includes developing UTP theories for shared-variable concurrency, rely/guarantee reasoning, and separation logic in collaboration with Jim Woodcock. He also explores Process Modelling Language (PML) semantics with John Noll and Anila Mjeda. His contributions feature proof-assistance tools like UTP2 Theorem Prover, UTP Calculator, and ReasonEq implemented in Haskell. Andrew leads funded projects such as ESA's RTEMS-SMP (2019) and SFI's FMHIDA (2016-2020). Past projects encompass formal verification of separation kernels, Handel-C language semantics, and NAND flash memory models. He has taught courses in Formal Methods, Functional Programming, and Concurrency, while serving on editorial and program committees including Formal Aspects of Computing.

Miriam AltermattView profile

Associate Professor

• Neural Control of Movement
• Neurophysiology
• Neurorehabilitation
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PD Dr. Miriam Altermatt is a Privatdozent (equivalent to Associate Professor) at the Department of Health Sciences and Technology (D-HEST) of ETH Zurich. She serves as a tutor for the Master's program in Health Sciences and Technology, specializing in Medical Technology, Human Movement Science and Sport, Neuroscience, and Rehabilitation and Inclusion. Her research spans several key areas in neuroscience and rehabilitation: Neural Control of Movement Neurophysiology Neurorehabilitation Resilience Her group actively investigates neural control of bimanual movements, motor fatigability, regulation of the arousal system, and upper limb rehabilitation, aiming to translate basic science into clinical practice. Dr. Altermatt leads the Neural Control of Movement group (www.ncm.hest.ethz.ch), which is dedicated to advancing the understanding of human movement and developing innovative technologies for neurorehabilitation.

Kasra GhaharianView profile

Researcher

• Machine Learning
• Consumer Protection
• Payments Modernization
• +3 more

Dr. Kasra Ghaharian serves as Director of Research at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) within the International Gaming Institute, part of the William F. Harrah College of Hospitality. Holding both PhD and M.S. degrees from UNLV's Harrah College, his academic foundation is deeply rooted in hospitality and gaming research. His research program focuses on machine learning applications in gambling transaction analysis , consumer protection frameworks , and payments modernization within the gambling industry. Key contributions include developing behavioral risk indicators through payment data analysis and pioneering mathematical optimization of casino slot floors using linear programming. His work bridges technical data science with practical industry applications. The 15 most recent publications reveal a dominant research trajectory at the intersection of AI ethics and gambling , with recurring themes in open banking integration , problem gambling severity measurement , and responsible AI deployment . His scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on using transaction data to characterize gamblers and identify behavioral risks, while addressing critical ethical considerations in AI-driven gambling environments. Dr. Ghaharian's industry experience at major casino-hotel companies prior to his doctoral work informs his applied research approach. His doctoral dissertation applied machine learning to payments transaction data to identify gambling risk indicators, while his master's research produced the first mathematical optimization study for casino slot floors.

Natalia Valerievna KarpovaView profile

Associate Professor

• migration of wetland birds
• Key Bird Areas
• protection and rational use of bird resources
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Natalia Valerievna Karpova is an Associate Professor at the Department of Hunting Resources and Nature Reserves within the School of Ecology and Geography at Siberian Federal University. With over two decades of academic experience, she has established herself as a leading ornithologist specializing in Central Siberian avian ecology and conservation. Dr. Karpova earned her Candidate of Biological Sciences degree (PhD equivalent) in 2004 with her dissertation on sandpipers of southern Central Siberia. Her academic journey reflects deep commitment to understanding bird migration patterns, resource management, and conservation strategies in Siberian ecosystems. Her primary research encompasses wetland bird migration, Key Bird Areas identification, sustainable use of avian resources, and medical ornithology. Dr. Karpova's work uniquely bridges ecological research with public health through studies on avian influenza transmission. She has pioneered monitoring systems that use waterfowl population dynamics as indicators of emerging infectious diseases, contributing significantly to both ornithological science and epidemiological preparedness in Siberia. Analysis of her publication record reveals consistent focus on Central Siberian ornithology with increasing integration of disease ecology into traditional migration studies. Her research demonstrates how environmental changes impact bird populations and how these changes can serve as early warning systems for potential zoonotic disease outbreaks. Professional recognitions include: Letter of thanks from Krasnoyarsk Krai Administration for environmental protection work (2007) Active membership in the Russian Bird Conservation Union Participation in the Working Group on Waders With an RSCI citation index of 221 and Hirsch index of 8, Dr. Karpova maintains substantial scholarly impact. Her research directly informs regional conservation policies, particularly through contributions to Red Book compilations for Krasnoyarsk Krai and Republic of Khakassia. She regularly collaborates with governmental agencies on wildlife management strategies and environmental protection initiatives. Dr. Karpova leads field research teams monitoring critical wetland ecosystems across Central Siberia, with particular focus on Lake Chadyn in Tuva and the Pyasino Lake basin. Her long-term monitoring programs track population dynamics of waterfowl species as indicators of ecosystem health, providing essential data for conservation planning and environmental management in the region.

Stephan KöppeView profile

Associate Professor

• Comparative social policy
• Welfare state analysis
• Privatization of social policy
• +13 more

Stephan Köppe is an Associate Professor at University College Dublin's School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice. He joined UCD in 2015 after working at universities in the UK (Edinburgh, St Andrews, Dundee) and Germany (Bremen), with research visits in Sweden (Stockholm, Linnaeus University/Växjö). He has held visiting professorships at the University of Fribourg (Switzerland, 2018-2019) and Trinity College Dublin (Spring 2022), and was a Senior Research Fellow at the HWK Institute for Advanced Study (Bremen, Germany) during 2022-23. University College Dublin (2015-present): Associate Professor since May 2025, Assistant Professor 2015-2025 Institute for Advanced Study, Delmenhorst, Germany (2022-2023): Senior Fellow Trinity College Dublin (2022): Visiting Fellow University of Fribourg (2018-2019): Visiting Professor University of Dundee (2013-2014): Research Fellow University of St Andrews (2012-2013): Research Fellow University of Edinburgh (2009-2011): Research Fellow University of Bremen (2007-2009): Research Assistant Professor Köppe's research focuses on comparative social policy with in-depth knowledge of welfare states in Ireland, Germany, and Sweden. His primary expertise lies in the privatization of social policy and welfare markets, spanning from private pensions to housing wealth, asset-based welfare, and private school choices. His PhD compared the governance, politics, and regulation of welfare markets across Germany, Sweden, and the United States. His recent work examines individual and household behavior in markets, responses to choice demands, intergenerational transfers, inheritance conflicts, active labor market policies, paternity leave, the Irish Fair Deal, and Working Family Payment. He is currently involved in research on large families as a poverty risk factor, as evidenced by his role in welcoming the 2025 special issue of the International Journal of Social Welfare on this topic. Professor Köppe teaches across social sciences in UCD's flagship BSocSc Social Policy & Sociology (DN750) undergraduate program and the international Master of Public Policy. His research employs both qualitative and quantitative methods including sequence analysis, discourse analysis, and network analysis across multiple policy fields (pensions, education, schools, housing) and countries (Ireland, UK, Scotland, Germany, Sweden). He holds a Dr Rer Pol from the University of Bremen and a Staatsexamen (MA-equivalent) in Political Science, Biology, and Education from the same institution. Professor Köppe is fluent in English, German, and Swedish, which supports his comparative research across European welfare states. Professor Köppe actively welcomes PhD student applications in his research areas and facilitates visiting fellowships. His office hours during term time are Thursdays from 14:00-15:00, bookable up to 45 days in advance.

Amin TimanyView profile

Associate Professor

• Programming Languages
• Formal Methods
• Type Theory
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Amin Timany serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Aarhus University, Denmark. His research focuses on foundational aspects of programming languages and formal verification systems, with particular expertise in logical frameworks for program correctness. His primary research interests span: Programming Languages Theory Formal Methods and Verification Type Systems and Type Soundness Separation Logic for Concurrency Logical Relations and Denotational Semantics Mechanized Proof Systems Analysis of Timany's recent publications (2022-2025) reveals a strong emphasis on separation logic extensions for distributed systems, guarded recursion techniques, and type soundness proofs. His work frequently bridges theoretical foundations with practical verification challenges, particularly in capability-based security and CRDT verification. The publications demonstrate consistent contributions to top venues including POPL, PLDI, and CPP. Timany actively participates in academic service, having served as conference chair for CPP 2025. His research involves significant collaboration with international teams, particularly with researchers at Aarhus University and other European institutions. The publication record shows steady output with 40+ research items, including 2 PhD supervisions noted in his profile.