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Josip ŽubrinićView profile

Assistant Professor

• Applied Mathematics
• Homogenization Theory
• Elasticity and Materials Science
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Dr. Josip Žubrinić is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Mathematics at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (FER), University of Zagreb. His research focuses on applied mathematics, homogenization theory, elasticity, and interdisciplinary applications in materials science and quantum systems. He is affiliated with FER's applied mathematics group and actively contributes to the Bibliography (CROSBI) research repository. Dr. Žubrinić's work spans theoretical and applied domains, including: Homogenization of PDEs in heterogeneous media Statistical mechanics models (e.g., Rydberg atoms, Flory polymer models) Combinatorial optimization for settlement planning Mathematical analysis of elastic structures and poroelastic plates Recent research highlights include studies on critical-contrast PDEs, quantum lattice systems, and multiscale modeling of composite materials. His articles demonstrate a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary methods bridging pure mathematics and real-world engineering problems. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials. His teaching includes specialized topics like complexity functions in jammed systems and combinatorial models.

• Continuum Mechanics
• Random Fields
• Fractal Analysis
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Martin Ostoja Starzewski is a Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, holding joint appointments in the Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering, the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA), and the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology. His research focuses on stochastic mechanics, continuum physics, and fractal media, with emphasis on random fields, thermodynamics, and material behavior under complex conditions. Key research interests include: Random field theory and its applications in mechanics Fractal and Hurst effect modeling in materials and turbulence Continuum mechanics of heterogeneous and anisotropic media Thermoelasticity and non-equilibrium thermodynamics Numerical methods for nonlinear dynamical systems Recent work explores odd elasticity, fractal scaling in granular systems, and heat conduction in biological tissues. He has published over 300 peer-reviewed articles and is recognized as a Fellow of multiple professional societies, including ASME and AIHEM. Notable awards include the 2024 Foreign Membership in Academia Europaea and the 2023 INI Rothschild Distinguished Visiting Fellowship. His affiliations with NCSA and Beckman Institute support interdisciplinary collaborations in computational mechanics and advanced materials research.

• Candida Albicans
• Gene Expression
• Cancer Research
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Georgina Cheng is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Sciences at the University of Illinois. Her research focuses on cancer biology, medical imaging technologies, and clinical trials, with notable contributions to ovarian cancer treatment, infrared spectroscopic imaging, and patient survival prediction in oncology. She has collaborated on studies involving immunogenic response mechanisms, deep learning applications in cancer diagnostics, and anticoagulant efficacy in gynecologic surgeries. Her work bridges biomedical engineering and clinical oncology, emphasizing translational research with significant societal impact. Key Research Areas: Candida Albicans genetics, tumor microenvironment analysis, and clinical trial design. Notable Collaborations: Partnerships on infrared-based imaging systems and novel cancer treatment models. Awards: None explicitly listed, though her work has garnered substantial academic citations and media attention. Her interdisciplinary approach combines spectroscopic techniques with machine learning to improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment strategies for malignant neoplasms. Recent projects include developing predictive models for patient survival and advancing organoid-based cancer research.

Andreas GöranssonView profile

Research Fellow

• Science Education
• Biology Didactics
• Visual Learning
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Andreas Göransson is a Postdoc at Linköping University's Department of Science and Technology (ITN), affiliated with the Media and Information Technology (MIT) division. He holds a Master's in Biology (cell biology and human physiology) and is pursuing a PhD in science education. His research focuses on visual learning and communication in biology and molecular sciences, emphasizing the design of visualizations and simulations to enhance understanding of complex scientific phenomena like evolution. He has contributed to educational materials, including chapters in 'Biologididaktik för lärare', and explores how visualizations can clarify stochastic processes and scale-based concepts in science education. His work spans threshold concepts in evolution education, interactive design for causal models, and the role of context in student comprehension. He has collaborated on projects such as animations for antibiotic resistance and digital science center outreach. His research integrates educational theory with practical applications, aiming to bridge intuitive thinking and scientific explanations through innovative visual tools. Andreas has advised on educational resources and contributed to interdisciplinary teams in MIT and the Visual Learning and Communication group. His current focus includes graphic and interaction design for learning, with a commitment to translating research into impactful teaching strategies.

• Computational Mechanics
• Multiscale Materials
• Gradient Elasticity
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Harm Askes is a Full Professor in the Department of Civil and Structural Engineering at the University of Sheffield. His research focuses on computational mechanics of multiscale materials, particularly in gradient elasticity, homogenization, and metamaterials. He holds degrees from Delft University of Technology (MSc, PhD) and a DEng from the University of Sheffield. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through advanced material modeling and structural analysis. Key research areas include wave propagation in heterogeneous media, dynamic homogenization, and fracture mechanics. Collaborations span international institutions, with notable contributions to lattice material mechanics and finite element methodologies. His publications reflect expertise in multiscale modeling, with a focus on bridging microstructural details to macroscale behavior. Dr. Askes has an h-index of 20 and over 1,108 citations. His research integrates computational techniques with experimental validation, addressing challenges in material characterization and structural integrity. Ongoing projects explore stochastic material behavior and the design of advanced composite systems. His academic contributions include editorial roles, supervision of postgraduate research, and development of innovative numerical methods for engineering applications. Theoretical frameworks developed by his team, such as gradient-enriched continuum models, are widely applied in computational mechanics.

• Body Image
• Eating Disorders
• Psychological Interventions
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Silvia Cerea is an Assistant Professor at the University of Padova, specializing in body image research with a focus on psychological interventions and sociocultural influences. Her work examines body dissatisfaction, eating disorders, and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) across diverse populations including adolescents, athletes, and individuals with chronic illnesses. She develops evidence-based interventions promoting positive body image through innovative methods like functionality-focused exercises, nature exposure, and digital tools. Notable projects include the More Than Body Appearance (MBA) randomized controlled trials targeting young women and dancers. Her studies investigate the impact of social media, photo-based behaviors, and workplace interventions (yoga/Tai Chi) on mental health. Cerea’s research also explores cross-cultural measurement invariance of scales like the Body Appreciation Scale and Self-Compassion Scale. She has published extensively on eating disorder risk factors, the psychophysical benefits of dragon boat programs for breast cancer survivors, and the role of body appreciation in mitigating BDD symptoms. Her work bridges clinical psychology, health promotion, and global mental health, with a focus on practical interventions for diverse populations. Education details are not explicitly stated, but her academic contributions indicate advanced training in clinical and health psychology. She leads research projects involving randomized controlled trials, psychometric scale validation, and community-based interventions. Collaborations include studies on pandemic-related behavioral changes, athlete health (menstrual irregularities in track athletes), and psychological well-being in patients with head/neck cancer and endometriosis. Her lab or team focuses on translational research, applying theoretical frameworks to real-world mental health solutions. Awards or grants are not explicitly mentioned, but her prolific publication record and methodological rigor suggest sustained academic engagement. She advises on psychological aspects of performance in sports and has explored coping strategies in multiple sclerosis patients. Future work likely expands on global mental health measurement, digital interventions for body image disorders, and the intersection of nature-based therapies with psychological outcomes.

Michael CranstonView profile

Professor

• Probability Theory
• Stochastic Processes
• Mathematical Physics
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Michael Cranston is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of California, Irvine. His research focuses on probability theory, stochastic processes, and mathematical physics, with emphasis on stochastic flows, the parabolic Anderson model, and polymer models. He has held academic positions at the University of Rochester and visiting roles at institutions worldwide, including EPFL, Université Paris VI, and the Max Planck Institute. Education: B. Math., University of Minnesota, 1974 Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1980 Research Interests: Cranston’s work spans stochastic analysis, including dispersion in turbulent flows, Lyapunov exponents in random media, and phase transitions in polymer models. His recent papers address topics like homopolymer self-similarity, quenched-annealed transitions, and large deviation principles in disordered systems. Professional Experience: Professor, UC Irvine (2004–present) Professor, University of Rochester (1992–2004) Visiting Professorships at UCLA, University of Washington, and others Grants & Advising: No specific grants or advisees listed in the provided texts.

Fei YuView profile

Assistant Professor

• Health Informatics
• Health Sciences Librarianship
• Bibliometrics
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Dr. Fei Yu is an Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina's School of Information and Library Science (SILS), where she also serves as a faculty member in the Carolina Health Informatics Program. She holds a PhD in Library and Information Science from the University of Pittsburgh, and advanced degrees in Biomedical and Health Informatics, Information Management, and Library Science from UNC Chapel Hill and Wuhan University. Her research focuses on digital health technology, bibliometrics, research impact evaluation, and user-centered design, with particular emphasis on systematic reviews, AI applications in healthcare, and translational science support. Previously serving as a Health Informatics Librarian at UNC Health Sciences Library for seven years, Dr. Yu has supported researchers across disciplines in research impact assessment, citation analysis, and digital health technology evaluation. She currently leads grant-funded projects such as the iPICS program (US Department of Defense) and contributes to the Lancet Commission on Evidence-based Implementation in Global Health. Her work bridges library science with translational healthcare, emphasizing evidence-based practices and interdisciplinary collaboration. Dr. Yu teaches courses including User Interface Design (INLS718), Systematic Literature Search (INLS490), and Perspectives on Technology in Information (INLS777). Her awards include the 2023 UNC Libraries Peer-to-Peer Award and recognition from Endeavors for her contributions to global health research through librarian partnerships.

Ziada AyorechView profile

Research Fellow

• Psychiatric Genetics
• Genomics
• Mental Health
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Ziada Ayorech is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Psychiatric Genetics at the PROMENTA Research Center (University of Oslo). She specializes in understanding how mental health problems manifest in families through genomic methods and pedigree data, particularly focusing on mood disorders and maternal depression. PhD in Behavioral Genetics, King's College London MSc in Mental Health Studies, King's College London BSc in Behavioral Neuroscience, Concordia University Her research integrates genetic epidemiology , social disparity analysis , and developmental psychopathology to investigate: Gene-environment interactions in educational achievement Epigenetic aging and mental health disparities Intergenerational transmission of psychiatric risk Indirect genetic effects in family dynamics She received the 2024 Lecturer of the Year award and leads an interactive monthly genetics seminar at UiO since 2021. Her work extends to public science communication via @drziadaayorech and onboarding resources for PhD candidates.

Elise AlexanderView profile

Research Fellow

• Aboriginal Health
• Dementia
• Psycho-oncology
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Dr Elise Alexander is a Research Fellow and Project Coordinator at the Centre for Aboriginal Medical and Dental Health (CAMDH), UWA Medical School, University of Western Australia. She specializes in culturally safe cognitive assessment tools for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and psychosocial impacts of parental cancer on children. PhD in Psychology, Curtin University (2013-2022) Her research focuses on Indigenous health equity, dementia prevention, psychosocial factors, and psycho-oncology. She leads NHMRC MRFF-funded studies on the Kimberley Indigenous Cognitive Assessment (KICA), a gold-standard tool embedded in national policy. Recent research trends include systematic reviews of KICA validation, dementia prevention trials, and psychosocial models for children living with parental cancer. Her work aligns with SDG 3 (Health) and SDG 4 (Education). Scientific Awards Vice Chancellor's Award for Collaborative Indigenous Research Partnerships (2023) She collaborates with Dr Kate Smith and Professor Dawn Bessarab, contributing to multidisciplinary teams in Aboriginal health research and oncology studies.

Andrea WyssenView profile

Researcher

• Clinical Psychology
• Adolescent Psychiatry
• Eating Disorders
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Andrea Wyssen is a Researcher and Postdoc at the University Hospital of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy in Bern (affiliated with the University of Bern). She holds expertise in cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy, specializing in eating disorders, personality disorders, and psychotherapeutic process research. Her work bridges clinical practice and academic research, focusing on adolescent mental health and innovative treatment modalities. Education: Completed her PhD at the University of Fribourg (Switzerland) focusing on eating disorder etiology and treatment. Submitted habilitation thesis in 2022. Active lecturer at Universities of Bern and Fribourg, and postgraduate psychotherapy programs. Research Interests: Dimensional models of personality disorders, internet-based interventions for eating disorders, therapeutic alliance dynamics, and clinical process evaluation. Her work emphasizes translating evidence-based practices into routine care settings. Recent Articles Trends: Focus on personality disorder diagnostic frameworks, adolescent psychopathology, and digital therapy efficacy. Key themes include DSM-5 dimensional models, treatment outcomes for BPD and BED, and clinical correlates of eating disorders. Labs/Teams: Leads structured diagnostics in her research group. Collaborates with Prof. Michael Kaess and teams at University Hospital of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Engaged in national and international clinical networks.

Chris van KlaverenView profile

Professor

• Mental Health
• At-Risk Students
• Digital Health
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Prof. Chris van Klaveren is a Full Professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, holding positions in the Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, LEARN!, APH - Methodology, and APH - Personalized Medicine. His research focuses on mental health, at-risk students, digital health interventions, education policy, and teacher retention strategies. He has supervised 3 PhD theses and is involved in multiple high-impact projects such as Big Data analysis for youth with mental health issues and the House of Skills initiative. Key research areas include employment outcomes for the deaf community, peer effects in inclusive education, and policy evaluation of teacher turnover. He has received the 2018 Best Paper Award and actively contributes to media discussions on education policies like binding study advice (BSA). His work aligns with UN SDGs related to quality education and reduced inequalities. Prof. van Klaveren has organized international conferences on learning analytics and collaborated on randomized controlled trials for mental health interventions. His projects emphasize practical applications, such as digital nudges for student engagement and strategies to address teacher shortages in disadvantaged schools.

• Trans-diagnostic Vulnerability Factors
• Emotional Disorders
• Intolerance of Uncertainty
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Gioia Bottesi is an Associate Professor at the Department of General Psychology, University of Padova. Her research focuses on trans-diagnostic vulnerability factors underlying emotional disorders, particularly intolerance of uncertainty and emotional dysregulation, with cross-cultural analyses across clinical and non-clinical populations. She examines dimensional models of personality disorders including maladaptive traits (DSM-5 Section III) and psychopathy (Triarchic Model), and develops assessments/treatments for anxiety and obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders. Her work emphasizes adolescent mental health, investigating sociocultural influences on body image, the role of digital media (e.g., Instagram) in appearance concerns, and psychopathy correlates in community samples. She explores interventions like mobile app-based therapies for OCD-related stigma and transdiagnostic group interventions targeting intolerance of uncertainty. Recent studies include longitudinal analyses of uncertainty processing in adolescents and cross-cultural comparisons of symptom comorbidity patterns. Key contributions involve advancing psychometric tools (e.g., Italian validation of assessment scales) and applying network analysis to understand psychological symptom interconnections. Her research bridges clinical and developmental psychology, addressing both individual-level mechanisms and broader societal impacts on mental health. No specific grants or student advisees are listed in available materials. Collaborative projects include multinational studies on physical activity behavior models and Italian consensus conferences on psychological therapies for anxiety/depression.

• Cardiology
• Epidemiology
• Preventive Medicine
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Sinjini Biswas is a Research Fellow in Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine at Alfred Hospital with strong academic affiliations to Monash University. Her work primarily focuses on cardiology research, particularly in acute coronary syndromes, cardiac outcomes, and healthcare quality assessment. Her research interests span several critical areas in cardiology and public health: Development and validation of risk prediction models for cardiac outcomes Gender disparities in cardiology career choices among medical students Socioeconomic factors influencing cardiac care quality and outcomes Optimization of post-cardiac arrest myocardial function Interventional cardiology procedures and their outcomes Dr. Biswas has been actively involved in multiple research projects, including a multi-center study on resistant hypertension and research on optimizing post-cardiac arrest myocardial dysfunction using advanced imaging techniques. Her work contributes to Sustainable Development Goals related to good health and well-being. Her publications demonstrate a strong focus on practical clinical tools like risk scores that can directly impact patient care. Her research spans both clinical cardiology and health services research, bridging the gap between procedural interventions and population health outcomes. Dr. Biswas has received attention for her work, with several publications picked up by news outlets and shared widely on academic social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter).

• Social Networks and Health
• Health Promotion Programs
• Diffusion of Innovations
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Thomas William Valente is a Professor in the Department of Population and Public Health Sciences at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California. His research focuses on social networks, health behavior change, and program evaluation, with over 250 peer-reviewed articles. He leads the Institute for Prevention Research and the Division of Health Behavior Research. His work integrates mathematical models, network analysis, and health communication to address public health challenges like tobacco use, HIV prevention, and healthcare disparities. Key research areas include diffusion of innovations, network interventions, and the role of social networks in health policy. He has developed tools like the R package NetdiffuseR for network modeling. Current projects include randomized trials of social network interventions for cardiovascular risk reduction in immigrant communities and leveraging networks to combat misinformation during pandemics. Valente has advised numerous public health programs and collaborates globally on projects such as the STRENGTHS hypertension referral network study in Kenya. His expertise spans community coalitions, policy implementation, and integrating mental health services within primary care systems.