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Olga KhessinaView profile

Associate Professor

• Evolution of Organizations
• Market Emergence
• Organizational and Product Names
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Olga Khessina is an Associate Professor of Business Administration at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's Gies College of Business. She currently serves as Director of Graduate Studies and has held academic roles at Cornell University and Georgetown University. Her research focuses on organizational and industrial evolution, product naming strategies, market stigma, and regional identities in industries like craft beer, medical cannabis, and biotechnology. Khessina has been recognized with awards including the ISOI Best Paper Award (2025) and has advised on grants from the Gies College of Business. She teaches courses on organizational design, graduate research methods, and organizational behavior. Education Ph.D., Business Administration, University of California at Berkeley, 2003 M.A., Sociology, Columbia University, 1998 Specialist, Sociology, Moscow State University, 1995 Research Interests Khessina explores how organizational identities and naming strategies influence market dynamics, particularly in controversial or emerging industries. Her work examines stigma reduction in medical cannabis markets, the role of emotional branding in craft beer, and the impact of political polarization on industry legitimacy. She also investigates regional industrial clusters and their cultural embeddedness, such as the co-evolution of movie theaters and television programming industries. Awards & Grants ISOI Best Paper Award (2025) Gies Research Grant Awards (2024, 2025) Nominated for Excellence in Graduate Mentoring (2023) Advising & Service As Director of Graduate Studies, Khessina oversees doctoral training and curriculum development. She has reviewed grants and serves on editorial boards, including for Organization Science (2012–2023). Her advising focuses on balancing innovation risks and organizational survival in high-velocity markets. Labs/Teams Khessina collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects like Conquering the Divide (medical marijuana destigmatization) and Roadblock on the Highway to Heaven (religious effects on controversial industry clusters).

Albert ErivesView profile

Associate Professor

• Regulatory Genomics
• Evolutionary Genomics
• Evolution of Metazoa
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Albert Erives is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Iowa , specializing in regulatory genomics, evolutionary genomics, and the evolution of metazoans. His research focuses on decoding gene regulatory logic in DNA sequences, particularly during animal embryogenesis, using comparative genomics to identify regulatory modules driving phylogenetic transitions. PhD from University of California, Berkeley His work spans eukaryotic gene regulation, integrating biochemistry, molecular genetics, and computational biology to uncover principles of organismal evolution. Recent studies include viral nucleosome structure, Notch signaling pathway evolution, and enhancer organization in model organisms like Drosophila and Ciona . Notable scientific awards include the NSF CAREER Award (2012, 2010) . He actively seeks graduate students and postdoctoral researchers for his laboratory, which utilizes core facilities such as the Carver Center for Genomics.

Andre IzidoroView profile

Assistant Professor

• Planetary Dynamics
• Solar System Formation
• Exoplanets
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Andre Izidoro is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences at Rice University. His research focuses on planetary dynamics, solar system formation, and exoplanetary systems. He investigates topics such as terrestrial planet accretion, giant planet instabilities, and the evolution of asteroid belts. His work integrates numerical simulations with observational data to understand planetary system architectures and formation mechanisms. Key research interests include the role of dynamical instabilities in shaping planetary systems, the accretion processes of giant planets like Uranus and Neptune, and the formation of super-Earths and mini-Neptunes. He also explores the delivery of volatiles to terrestrial planets and the effects of planetary migration on system evolution. His publications highlight contributions to understanding the asteroid belt's primordial mass, the implications of Jupiter's migration for inner solar system dynamics, and the formation mechanisms of planetary systems via pebble accretion and resonant chain disruption. Recent work addresses exoplanet radius valley formation, wide-orbit planet origins, and the survival of planetary satellite systems under dynamical perturbations. Dr. Izidoro's research has been published in leading astrophysics journals and presented at international conferences. His work is supported by computational modeling and collaboration with observational astronomers.

• African Linguistics
• Language Documentation
• Phonetics
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Prof. Roland Kießling is a Professor of African Studies at the University of Hamburg's Faculty of Humanities, affiliated with the Asia-Africa Institute's Department of African and Ethiopian Studies. He has held visiting professorships at the Universities of Bayreuth and Cologne, and served as a DFG Heisenberg Fellow (2001–2006). His research focuses on African languages, particularly Southern Cushitic, Nilotic, Niger-Congo, and Khoisan languages, emphasizing documentation, phonetics, morphosemantics, and language change. Academic Career: Studied at University of Hamburg (African Studies, Phonetics), M.A. 1988, Ph.D. 1993, Habilitation 2000 1990–1993: Research Associate in the DFG 'Iraqw Texts' project 1993–1999: Research Assistant at Hamburg's Institute for African and Ethiopian Studies Recipient of the Kurt-Hartwig-Siemers Prize (1995) Since 2006: Full Professor at University of Hamburg Research Interests: Documentation of endangered African languages, phonetic transcription, morphosemantics, language contact, and historical linguistics. Specializes in Cushitic (Southern), Nilotic (Southern), Niger-Congo (South Bantoid), and Khoisan languages including !Xoon. Key Projects (selection): Cluster of Excellence 'Understanding Written Artefacts' (2019–2025) DFG SFB 950 'Manuscript Cultures' (2011–2020), leading subproject C07 on Arabo-Swahili manuscripts DoBeS-funded documentation projects for Bezen (2011–2015) and Datooga motion lexico-grammar (2018–2022) Publications: Over 59 publications including monographs on Isu (West Ring Bantu), edited volumes on African linguistics, and articles in Journal of African Languages and Linguistics , Afrika und Übersee , and others. Recent work explores numeral classifiers, hybrid youth discourse, and tonogenesis. Awards: Kurt-Hartwig-Siemers Prize (1995), Heisenberg Fellowship (2001–2006), and contributions to major linguistic reference works like The Oxford Handbook of African Languages .

• Astrophysics
• Galaxy Evolution
• Radio Astronomy
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Andrew J. Baker is a Distinguished Professor in the Astrophysics group within the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. He also holds an extraordinary professorship at the University of the Western Cape since 2022. His research focuses on galaxy evolution using radio, millimeter, and submillimeter observations of interstellar matter, with a particular emphasis on dusty star-forming galaxies and the growth of supermassive black holes. He leads the LADUMA HI survey with MeerKAT and has contributed to major projects like the Atacama Cosmology Telescope (ACT) and ALMA studies. Key roles include advising undergraduate astrophysics majors and serving as a faculty member in Rutgers' graduate program. He has advised numerous PhD and Master’s students, including Cristian Garcia-Vanegas, Christopher Henry, and Derek Zapata. Baker’s awards include the 2024 American Astronomical Society Fellowship, Radcliffe Institute Fellowship, and SAS Award for Distinguished Contributions to Undergraduate Education. His work spans gravitational lensing studies, molecular gas dynamics, and HI surveys, with recent publications on Einstein Cross systems and megamaser discoveries.

Máté IttzésView profile

Associate Professor

• Linguistics
• Indo-European Studies
• Sanskrit Studies
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Máté Ittzés , Associate Professor at the Department of Indian Studies , Institute of Oriental Studies (Eötvös Loránd University), serves as Deputy Director of the Institute, Head of Department, and Team Leader of the Indo-European Linguistics Research Division. His research focuses on historical linguistics, Sanskrit, Vedic grammar, Latin/Greek phonetics, and support-verb constructions. Research Trends: Analysis of grammaticalization processes in Vedic, Proto-Indo-European syntax, tense-aspect systems, and comparative studies of Latin/Greek/Vedic morphological evolution. Recent articles emphasize light verb constructions, phonetic shifts, and Indo-European root structures. Publications: Over 15 works spanning Proto-Indo-European support verbs, Vedic perfect tenses, Latin syllable laws, and Rigvedic lexical mysteries.

Michael L WeissView profile

Professor

• Indo-European linguistics
• Historical phonology
• Morphology
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Michael L Weiss is a Professor at Cornell University, affiliated with the Department of Linguistics, Department of Classics, and Medieval Studies Program within the College of Arts and Sciences. His work spans multiple disciplines in historical linguistics. Research Focus: Indo-European linguistics, historical phonology/morphology of Greek, Latin, and Sabellic languages, Tocharian and Old Irish historical grammars Key Contributions: Author of foundational textbooks including Kuśiññe Kantwo for Tocharian B and the Outline of the Historical and Comparative Grammar of Latin Recent Publications: 2024 work on Indo-European vocabulary of institutions, 2023 analysis of Latin uncia , 2022 studies on Venetic sound changes and Oscan epigraphy Interdisciplinary Approach: Combines philological, linguistic, and ritual analysis in works like Language and Ritual in Sabellic Italy His scholarship demonstrates consistent engagement with Proto-Indo-European reconstructions, measurement terminology evolution, and agricultural technology lexicon analysis. Publications in venues like Die Sprache and Classical Philology show his commitment to both detailed case studies and broad theoretical questions.

• Galaxies
• Data Astronomy
• High-redshift Galaxies
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Rhythm Shimakawa is an Associate Professor at Waseda University's Center for Data Science and Institute for Advanced Study, with affiliations to the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (Subaru Telescope). His career spans roles as a JSPS Overseas Fellow at UC Santa Cruz and NAOJ Fellow at Subaru Telescope. Education: Doctor of Philosophy (2017) from The Graduate University for Advanced Studies (School of Physical Sciences, Department of Astronomical Science), B.Sc. in Science (2012) from Osaka University. His research bridges galaxy formation/evolution, machine learning applications, and citizen science projects like GALAXY CRUISE. Key interests include protoclusters, superclusters, Lyα emitters, environmental effects on galaxies, and gas recycling in high-redshift systems. Recent publications (2024) focus on galaxy size-environment correlations, JWST observations of protocluster AGN activity, and discovery of z=4 quiescent galaxy concentrations. His team uses Subaru Hyper Suprime-Cam data for large-scale structure mapping and molecular gas studies in protoclusters. Scientific awards: SOKENDAI Research Award (2017), SOKENDAI Future Scientist Award (2015) Media coverage includes findings on supermassive black holes in protoclusters, galaxy void kinematics, and citizen-astronomy collaborations. He leads observational campaigns with ALMA, Keck/MOSFIRE, and HST data to study protocluster gas properties and galaxy morphologies.

Kenji BekkiView profile

Professor

• Astrophysics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Supercomputer Simulations
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Kenji Bekki is a Professor at the University of Western Australia (UWA) and a member of the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR). Over 25 years, he has specialized in galaxy and star cluster formation using computational models. His work bridges theoretical astrophysics with observational projects, notably applying AI technologies to astronomical data through initiatives like the AIverse project. He collaborates with robotics companies to integrate AI and robotics into astronomy education and research, and has created galaxy animations for TV shows such as NHK's Cosmic Front. His research spans three core areas: AI-driven astrophysical problem-solving, supercomputer simulations of galaxies and star clusters, and providing theoretical predictions for observational projects. Current projects include the AIverse project (analyzing dark matter and stellar kinematics via deep learning), star-by-star globular cluster formation simulations (using OzSTAR), and involvement in international observational collaborations. He has supervised over 20 years of students across disciplines like astronomy, computer science, and engineering. Key achievements include 130 first-author publications, leadership in ARC-funded grants (e.g., AI-based galaxy physics, robotics integration), and awards like the ARC Future Fellowship (2010). His work contributes to UN SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure) through technological advancements in astronomy. Awards: ARC Future Fellow (2010), Japan Shinko-zaidan Award (1999), JSPS Fellowship (1996). Grants: Includes ARC projects on AI in galaxy physics (2020–24), ultra-diffuse galaxies (2022–24), and robotics integration (2019). Teaching: Postgraduate galactic dynamics courses for over a decade. His lab focuses on interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of astronomy, AI, and robotics, fostering collaborations with global institutions and industries.

Huub RottgeringView profile

Professor

• Observational Cosmology
• Galaxy Formation
• Large-Scale Structure
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Prof. Huub Rottgering is a Professor of Observational Cosmology at Leiden University, affiliated with the Leiden Observatory within the Faculty of Science. His research focuses on active galaxies, galaxy clusters, and large-scale structures in the distant universe, utilizing radio telescopes like LOFAR and optical instruments such as the VLT. He has led projects including the Development and Commissioning of LOFAR for Astronomy (DCLA) and contributed to ESA's Darwin and NASA's TPF missions. Rottgering has supervised 19 PhD students, authored/co-authored 159 refereed papers, and edited 4 books. Education : B.Sc. Astronomy, Leiden University (1984) M.Sc. Astronomy and Physics, Leiden University (1988) Ph.D. Astronomy, Leiden University (Thesis: Ultra-Steep Spectrum Radio Sources: Tracers of Distant Galaxies) Research Interests : Observational studies of galaxy evolution, radio galaxies as cosmic probes, interferometric techniques, and the role of LOFAR/APERTIF in studying proto-clusters and cluster mergers. His work addresses questions about cosmic magnetic fields, shock waves in clusters, and the interplay between galaxies and their environments. Professional Roles : Scientific Director (2012–present) PI of DCLA project (2003–present) Leadership roles in LOFAR's ARC and RMC committees Member of international panels for ESO, NASA's TPF, and ESA's Darwin Labs/Teams : Leiden Observatory, LOFAR Collaboration, APERTIF Project.

Sergio Di DomizioView profile

Associate Professor

• Experimental Physics of Fundamental Interactions
• Particle Detector Physics
• Elementary Particle Physics
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Sergio Di Domizio is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Genoa , specializing in experimental physics of fundamental interactions and astrophysics. His academic activities include teaching courses such as Particle Detector Physics , Elementary Particle Physics 1 , and General Physics 2 at both undergraduate and master's levels. Office hours are available by appointment via email at sergio.didomizio@unige.it, with contact number (+39) 010 353 6326. Department: Department of Physics (DIFI) Location: Via Dodecaneso 33, 16146 Genoa, 7th floor, room S707 His research focuses on Cosmology and Particle Astrophysics , particularly through the Euclid space mission collaborations. Key areas include studying active galactic nuclei, proto-clusters, neutrino parameters, non-standard dark matter models, and extragalactic globular clusters. These studies utilize observational data from Euclid's Wide and Deep surveys, aiming to advance understanding of cosmic structure formation and fundamental physics. The recent publications demonstrate expertise in applying observational cosmology to dark matter investigations and parameter constraints, with particular emphasis on leveraging Euclid mission data for both theoretical and applied astrophysical research. The work spans from galaxy evolution studies to fundamental particle physics implications.

• Molecular Biology
• Genetics
• RNA Biology
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Kwon Young-Soo is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Integrative Bioscience and Biotechnology , Sejong University , with a focus on post-transcriptional gene regulation mechanisms. He earned his B.S. in Genetic Engineering from Korea University , M.S. and Ph.D. in Biochemistry from KAIST , and completed postdoctoral training in Genomics at the University of California, San Diego . Research Interests : Post-transcriptional gene regulation, protein-RNA interactions, transcriptome-scale analysis, microRNA function, and developmental biology. Key Contributions : Determined cleavage sites of pre-microRNAs via DGCR8 target site analysis; mapped AGO2 binding sites to delineate microRNA target networks; developed experimental tools like SLEC technology for RNA sequencing. Publications (15 most recent) span RNA splicing, stem cell proteomics, and regulatory RNA networks, with recent work on L1TD1's role in ribonucleoprotein condensates and U2AF1/ZRSR2 splicing dynamics. His lab, the Genomics Lab , employs next-generation sequencing and bioinformatics to study human embryonic stem cells and differentiation processes.

• Genomics
• Bioinformatics
• Stem Cell Research
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Professor Kwon Young-soo is a faculty member in the Department of Life Sciences and Department of Bio-Convergence Engineering at Sejong University, where he leads the Genomics Lab. His research integrates next-generation sequencing and bioinformatics to study gene expression regulatory networks in human embryonic stem cells and differentiated cell types, focusing on molecular mechanisms of human development and disease. His academic background includes: Bachelor's degree in Genetic Engineering from Korea University Master's degree in Biochemistry from KAIST Ph.D. in Biochemistry from KAIST Postdoctoral Fellowship in Genomics at University of California, San Diego Professor Kwon's research spans genomics , RNA biology , and stem cell systems , with emphasis on microRNA function, splicing regulation, and ribonucleoprotein condensates. His Genomics Lab employs cutting-edge DNA analysis technologies to investigate molecular pathways in embryonic stem cell differentiation, contributing to understanding developmental disorders and cancer mechanisms through computational and experimental approaches. Analysis of his 12 publications (2011-2024) reveals a consistent trajectory in RNA processing mechanisms, featuring prominent work on U2AF1/ZRSR2 splicing elements, L1TD1-mediated condensate dissolution, and microRNA-target networks in stem cells. His research bridges genomic technology development with biological discovery, primarily published in high-impact journals like Nucleic Acids Research and FASEB Journal. Scientific awards were not documented in the source materials. Details regarding specific research grants and student advising activities were not provided in available sources, though his active publication record and lab leadership indicate ongoing mentorship and funding. The Genomics Lab maintains specialized facilities for next-generation sequencing and bioinformatics analysis, with resource links to critical databases including miRBase, Nature, and Cell. Current work shows expanding focus on neurodegenerative disease mechanisms through recent patent applications involving L1TD1 protein therapeutics.

• Astrophysics
• Galaxy Clusters
• Active Galactic Nuclei (AGN)
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Dr Richard Wilman is an Associate Professor at Durham University , affiliated with the Department of Physics . His research spans astrophysics, galaxy clusters, and active galactic nuclei (AGN) feedback. Key research themes include cosmic hazards, molecular gas dynamics, and Lyα blob studies. He has contributed to major surveys like the Square Kilometre Array simulations and XMM-LSS low-frequency radio counterparts. Dr Wilman’s publications focus on AGN feedback mechanisms, galaxy cluster core dynamics, and high-redshift galaxy studies. His work often integrates multi-wavelength observations (X-ray, infrared, radio) to explore gas kinematics, star formation, and AGN interactions. His scientific contributions include data catalogs (e.g., optical emission lines in galaxy clusters) and pivotal discoveries such as superwinds in high-redshift galaxies (Nature 2005). Notable projects include the SAURON Deep Field and VIMOS IFU surveys.

• Astronomy
• Cosmology
• Astrophysics
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Akio Inoue is a Professor at Waseda University's Faculty of Science and Engineering, specializing in astronomy, astrophysics, and cosmology. His research focuses on the early universe, galaxy formation, high-redshift objects, and interstellar medium dynamics. Previously, he held roles at Osaka Sangyo University. Education: Doctor of Science from Kyoto University, with graduate and undergraduate studies in astronomy at the same institution. His research spans topics such as cosmic reionization, dust evolution in distant galaxies, and the detection of metal-poor systems. Recent work leverages JWST and ALMA data to analyze UV luminosity functions, star formation rates, and molecular gas content in galaxies at z > 7. Professional memberships include the Astronomical Society of Japan, International Astronomical Union, and American Astronomical Society. Though no explicit awards are listed, his extensive publication record and leadership in projects like CHORUS and RIOJA highlight his contributions to the field.