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Rebekah Alice OomenView profile

Researcher

• Marine Evolutionary Ecology
• Environmental Adaptation
• Genomic Reaction Norms
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Rebekah Alice Oomen is a marine evolutionary ecologist at the University of Agder , affiliated with the Centre for Coastal Research and Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research . She also holds a position at the Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Synthesis at the University of Oslo. Her research integrates genomic , experimental , and eco-evolutionary approaches to study how species adapt to environmental change across spatial and temporal scales. Specializes in environmental adaptation , plastic responses , and genomic forecasting Expert in machine learning , network analyses , and adaptive modeling for complex systems Co-leads the TORSKETROMMING (COD DRUMMING) project combining science and art Founding member of the European Reference Genome Atlas (ERGA) and adviser for Earth Biogenome Project Norway Her recent publications focus on genomic reaction norms , environmental plasticity , and interdisciplinary conservation genomics . She has received scientific recognition as a James S. McDonnell Foundation Fellow and serves on the Editorial Board of Scientific Data . Her work bridges natural sciences with artistic and social scientific practices, including sound installations and educational outreach programs.

• Biomechanics
• Motor Control
• Rehabilitation Science
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Dr. Brian Selgrade serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Movement Science, Sports Medicine and Human Performance at Westfield State University, where he teaches kinesiology and leads research in biomechanics and motor control. His work focuses on balance and locomotor adaptation in clinical populations including individuals with trans-tibial amputation, multiple sclerosis, and the elderly, utilizing methodologies such as optical flow perturbations and motion capture analysis. Dr. Selgrade holds a BS in Biological Sciences from North Carolina State University, an MS in Biomedical Engineering from Duke University, and a Ph.D. in Applied Physiology from Georgia Tech. Following his doctoral studies, he conducted postdoctoral research at the joint biomedical engineering department of NC State and UNC-Chapel Hill, investigating balance control biomechanics in clinical populations. His research spans biomechanics, motor control, and rehabilitation science, with specific expertise in gait analysis, locomotor adaptation, and balance assessment under sensory perturbations. He examines how neurological conditions, aging, and limb loss affect movement strategies, aiming to develop accessible clinical tools and rehabilitation protocols. His development of low-cost gait analysis systems demonstrates commitment to practical applications in resource-limited settings. Analysis of Dr. Selgrade's 14 publications (2010-2025) reveals consistent focus on biomechanical responses to locomotor challenges. Key themes include optical flow perturbations for balance assessment, split-belt treadmill adaptation in amputees, and age-related changes in precision stepping. His work bridges fundamental motor control principles with clinical rehabilitation, particularly for multiple sclerosis and lower-limb amputation. No scientific awards are documented in the available information. Dr. Selgrade mentors students in kinesiology and movement science, though specific advisees are not listed. His research likely involves collaboration with clinical partners given the focus on patient populations, but grant details are not provided in the source material.

Tommy SewellView profile

Professor

• Shock Physics
• Computational Materials Science
• Theoretical Chemistry
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Dr. Tommy Sewell serves as a Curators' Distinguished Professor in the Chemistry Department at the University of Missouri (MU), holding an adjunct appointment in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering since 2016. As Co-director of the nascent MU Materials Science & Engineering Institute, he bridges theoretical chemistry with materials engineering. His faculty appointment spans since 2008, following 15 years at Los Alamos National Laboratory. His academic foundation includes: B.Sc. in Chemistry and Physics (double major) from Hardin-Simmons University Ph.D. in Theoretical Chemical Dynamics from Oklahoma State University Sewell's research focuses on theoretical and computational materials science under extreme conditions (high pressure, temperature, deformation strain rates), spanning nanometer to micron scales. He specializes in shock physics of energetic molecular crystals like TATB and HMX, developing multiscale simulation methods for predicting thermal conductivity, mechanical properties, and chemical reactivity. His work integrates molecular dynamics with continuum mechanics and emerging machine learning techniques. Analysis of his 100+ publications reveals persistent themes: anisotropic material responses in triclinic crystals, pore collapse dynamics under shock loading, and thermal transport phenomena. Recent work increasingly incorporates neural networks for hyperelastic modeling while maintaining physics-based constraints. His scientific recognition includes: Fellow of the American Physical Society (2017) for contributions to shock physics Chemistry Department Fulder Faculty Research Fellow (2015, 2016) Editorial board service for Journal of Applied Physics and Propellants, Explosives, Pyrotechnics Sewell actively mentors the next generation of scientists, having advised Ph.D. students like Leila Chitsazi and Matt Kroonblawd to positions at NIH and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Current graduate students Puhan Zhao and Dilki Perera investigate shock wave dynamics in molecular crystals. His group maintains strong collaborations with Argonne National Laboratory, Los Alamos, and multiple universities while securing research funding through federal agencies and national labs. As Co-director of the Materials Science Institute, he cultivates interdisciplinary research teams focusing on extreme-condition materials. His laboratory combines high-performance computing resources with theoretical frameworks to model complex physico-chemical phenomena, particularly in energetics where safety-critical applications demand precise predictive capabilities.

Christopher SavilleView profile

Academic

• Social epidemiology of mental health
• Geographical inequalities in health
• Identity and health interactions
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Dr Christopher Saville is a Senior Clinical Lecturer at Bangor University's School of Psychology and Sports Science since 2015. Originally from London, he has been based in Bangor since 2002 after completing his undergraduate psychology studies there. His research focuses on how social identities and geographical contexts influence physical and mental health outcomes. Key research areas include: Legacy effects of Welsh coal mining on contemporary health patterns Social determinants of anabolic steroid use among men Identity-based health disparities in minority language communities Political event impacts on mental well-being His publication trends show consistent focus on social epidemiology , health inequalities , and mixed-methods research combining survey data with health surveillance. Notable collaborations include projects in Appalachia and Welsh prisons . He actively contributes to public health policy through presentations to government bodies and media engagement.

Sandra HaleView profile

Professor

• Cognitive Development
• Lifespan Cognitive Aging
• Information Processing Speed
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Sandra Hale is a Professor in the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, where she conducts research on cognitive development and aging. Her work focuses on how information processing speed influences higher cognitive functions such as working memory and reasoning across the lifespan. Research Interests: Her primary research areas include cognitive development, lifespan cognitive aging, information processing speed, working memory, higher-level reasoning, and sensory-cognitive integration. She also investigates how sensory and cognitive abilities contribute to lip reading and listening comprehension in both children and adults. Her research bridges developmental, cognitive, and clinical psychology. The recent publications show a consistent focus on cognitive aging, individual differences in processing speed, and the interplay between sensory input and cognitive processing. Her work often employs rigorous psychometric and experimental methods to understand developmental and age-related changes in cognition. Scientific Awards: No awards listed in the provided text. Advising and Grants: While specific students and grant funding are not mentioned, her collaborative publications suggest active research mentoring and project leadership. She has co-authored studies with multiple researchers across interdisciplinary domains, indicating sustained research activity and academic collaboration. Labs and Teams: Although not explicitly named, her research appears to be conducted within a cognitive development and aging research group at Washington University, likely involving collaborations with experts in audiology, speech perception, and cognitive neuroscience, particularly through her work with Sommers, Tye-Murray, and Myerson.

Neil ParryView profile

Visiting Professor

• Vision Science
• Ophthalmology
• Electrophysiology
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Neil Parry is an Honorary Visiting Professor of Vision Science at the University of Bradford's Faculty of Life Sciences and Head of the Ophthalmic Electrodiagnostic Service at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital's Vision Science Centre. He holds roles as Treasurer of the International Colour Vision Society (ICVS) and is a State-registered Clinical Scientist (SRCS). Education and Qualifications: BSc (Hons) Human Biology (1984, University of Surrey), PhD in Human Brain Electrophysiology (1992, Victoria University of Manchester), and Clinical Scientist registration (HPC #CS02686). Research Interests: Focus on electroretinography (ERG), macular pigment (MP) measurement, and color vision mechanisms. Key studies include cone-isolating ERGs, silent substitution techniques for photoreceptor analysis, and MP's role in AMD prevention. Research also explores peripheral color appearance, reaction times, and tablet-based visual testing. Methodological Expertise: Specializes in ERGs, VEPs, contrast sensitivity, and clinical electrophysiology. Skilled in software tools like Delphi, Visual Basic, and C. Professional Contributions: Active in ARVO, ICVS, and the British Society for Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision. Collaborates with institutions globally, including Moorfields Eye Hospital, University of Erlangen, and SUNY. Publications: Over 80 peer-reviewed articles, including seminal work on AMD's electrophysiological markers and macular pigment's protective role. Recent studies analyze dark adaptation in early AMD and genetic variability in albinism.

Nicole RaddeView profile

Professor

• Mathematical Modeling
• Systems Biology
• Statistical Sampling
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Nicole Radde is a Professor of Mathematical Modeling and Simulation of Cellular Systems at the Institute of Stochastics and Applications , University of Stuttgart. Her research focuses on developing mathematical methods to understand intracellular regulation processes, collaborating closely with molecular and cellular biologists. She leads projects in systems biology, including membership in the Excellence Cluster 'Data-Integrated Simulation Science (EXC 2075)', the Research Unit FOR5151 (QuaLiPerF), and the Stuttgart Research Center for Systems Biology (SRCSB). Radde holds a PhD in Applied Mathematics (2007) from the University of Cologne and has held academic positions at the Institute for Systems Theory and Automatic Control since 2008. Her work integrates computational modeling, statistical inference, and experimental data to address challenges in epigenetics, drug metabolism, and synthetic biology. Her research interests include dynamic modeling of cellular systems, parameter estimation, and network topology analysis. Recent articles highlight contributions to Bayesian modeling of time-series data, epigenetic memory systems, and the impact of process history in bioprocess optimization. Radde has contributed to interdisciplinary teams advancing systems medicine and computational biology, with notable involvement in projects like the Graduate School GRK 3112 (EpiSignal) and the Cell Death & Disease journal. Her work bridges theoretical and applied research, emphasizing reproducibility and translational impact.

• Igneous Petrology
• Geochemistry
• Geophysics
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Sarah Lambart is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geology and Geophysics at the University of Utah, where she leads the MagMaX Lab. Her research focuses on igneous processes, mantle heterogeneity, and magma genesis using experimental and analytical techniques. Education: PhD in Petrology, Blaise Pascal University, France (2010) MS in Earth Sciences, Blaise Pascal University (2006) BS in Earth Sciences, Blaise Pascal University, France (2004) Research Interests: Sarah Lambart's research explores the composition and dynamics of Earth's mantle, particularly how heterogeneities influence basalt genesis. Her work integrates high-pressure experiments, geochemical modeling (e.g., Melt-PX), and isotopic analyses to understand magma formation and transport. She investigates pyroxenite melting, melt-rock interactions, and the geochemical signatures of recycled materials in the mantle. Her recent projects involve IODP Expeditions 396 and 402, focusing on magmatism during continental breakup and its climate implications. Publication Trends: Her recent articles (2021–2025) span planetary science (Mercury's mantle), deep Earth processes (mantle heterogeneity), and paleoclimate (PETM). They emphasize isotope geochemistry (B, Fe, U-series), experimental petrology, and numerical modeling. Key themes include recycled volatiles in the mantle, crustal anatexis during rifting, and melt transport dynamics. Scientific Awards and Funding: NSF MRI Grant (co-PI) NSF MG&G Grant NSF EAR Grant Geology and Geophysics Faculty Research Award (2024) University of Utah Graduate Research Fellowship (mentor) Multiple student fellowships and travel grants (WAGS, MSA, GSA, Chapman) Advising and Grants: She mentors numerous graduate and undergraduate students, many of whom have received prestigious awards. She has secured significant external funding, including from NSF and internal university programs, supporting lab development (e.g., Neoma MC-ICP-MS) and student research. She actively promotes student participation in conferences and field expeditions. Labs and Collaborations: She directs the MagMaX Lab at the University of Utah, which collaborates internationally with institutions such as Cardiff University, VU Amsterdam, CRPG (France), and UNIL (Switzerland). She is involved in major projects like IODP Expeditions and serves as a handling editor for Advances in Geochemistry and Cosmochemistry .

Ivan MagginiView profile

Researcher

• Bird Migration
• Physiological Ecology
• Ornithology
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Ivan Maggini serves as a Researcher and Scientific Coordinator of the Austrian Ornithological Centre at the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, where he leads the Ornithology unit within the Department of Interdisciplinary Life Sciences. His work focuses on physiological constraints shaping bird migration strategies across extreme environments like deserts and seas. Maggini holds a PhD in Ornithology from the University of Oldenburg (2005-2009) and a Diploma in Zoology from the University of Zurich (1998-2004). His postdoctoral training includes fellowships at the Institute of Avian Research Helgoland (2009-2010) and the University of Western Ontario (2012-2014), where he studied migratory physiology under Prof. Franz Bairlein and Prof. Christopher Guglielmo. His research centers on how physiological limitations—particularly water balance and energy management—determine migratory behavior in passerines crossing the Sahara. By measuring cutaneous water loss in species from different habitats and tracking birds via Motus nanotags, he investigates why Mediterranean species successfully refuel without surface water while central European species require drinking sources. His work integrates field studies in Morocco, Israel, and Italy with advanced tracking technologies to assess climate change impacts on migration flexibility. Recent publications reveal consistent themes in physiological migration ecology, with emphasis on hormonal regulation (corticosterone, testosterone), thermoregulation in extreme heat, and innovative methods like diet metabarcoding. His work demonstrates how physiological adaptations constrain responses to environmental change, particularly in trans-Saharan migrants facing desert and sea crossings. Maggini actively supervises four students—Armando Aispuro, Clara Machowetz, Bernhard Paces, and Barbara Waringer—and leads three major projects: 1) Water balance mechanisms in desert-crossing migrants; 2) Austria's Motus tracking network expansion across the Alps; 3) Coordination of the national bird ringing scheme integrating traditional methods with modern tracking. His research receives support through international collaborations with European institutions and the Motus wildlife tracking network. As Scientific Coordinator of the Austrian Ornithological Centre, he directs the Ornithology unit at the Konrad Lorenz Institute of Ethology, maintaining field operations at key migration hotspots including Neusiedlersee, Grünau, and Ventotene Island. His team collaborates with Mediterranean ringing stations to study migratory connectivity across the European-African flyway.

Arabinda BasisthaView profile

Associate Professor

• Macroeconomics
• Time Series Analysis
• Monetary Policy
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Arabinda Basistha is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at West Virginia University's John Chambers College of Business and Economics. His research focuses on empirical macroeconomics using time-series methods, particularly in analyzing unobserved state variables, inflation dynamics, labor market fluctuations, and monetary policy impacts. Ph.D., Economics, University of Washington (Seattle), 2002 Basistha's research spans topics like the estimation of trend-cycle relationships, NAIRU (Non-Accelerating Inflation Rate of Unemployment) modeling, forecasting economic indicators, and studying global business cycle features. He has applied multivariate state-space models, Markov-switching frameworks, and correlated unobserved components models to analyze economic phenomena across commodities, currencies, and international markets. His recent publications examine persistent global economic factors, volatility forecasting techniques, and predictive indicators for US economic growth. He teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in Macroeconomics, International Macroeconomics, Time Series methods, and Monetary Economics.

• Psychometrics
• Social Psychology
• Cross-Cultural Psychology
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Seda Can is a Professor at the Department of Psychology, Izmir University of Economics, Turkey. Her academic career focuses on psychometrics, social psychology, and behavioral science, with methodological expertise in structural equation modeling and measurement equivalence. Ph.D. in Psychometrics from Ege University (2010). Visiting Researcher at Utrecht University (2011-2012) in Methodology and Statistics in Social Sciences. M.A. in Measurement and Evaluation from Middle East Technical University (2003). B.A. in Psychology from Hacettepe University (1999). Her research spans cross-cultural studies on interpersonal touch, infidelity responses, and pro-environmental behaviors. She investigates personality traits influencing risky driving and predictors of physical attractiveness globally. Recent work emphasizes environmental psychology, including waste separation practices and altruistic attitudes toward waste pickers. Methodological contributions involve comparing Bayesian and maximum likelihood estimations in multilevel confirmatory factor analysis and analyzing collinearity in latent variables. Publications from 2010-2025 cover psychometrics, cognitive psychology, and social psychology, with trends toward behavioral science and cross-cultural analysis.

• Vascular Ultrasound
• Giant-Cell Arteritis
• Obstructive Sleep Apnea
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Knud Larsen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Regional Health Research, affiliated with the University of Southern Denmark, specifically IRS - Esbjerg and Grindsted Hospital. His research focuses on vascular ultrasound, giant-cell arteritis, obstructive sleep apnea, and medical diagnostics within otorhinolaryngology. Key Research Areas: Vascular ultrasound, sleep apnea diagnostics, CFD modeling, and inflammatory ENT diseases. Recent Work: Contributions to understanding NK/T-cell lymphoma, airflow dynamics, and reaction time variability in sleep disorders. He has participated in multiple clinical presentations and peer-review activities, with notable collaborations in the research unit of otorhinolaryngology in Esbjerg.

Florian SchwartzView profile

Associate Professor

• Semantics
• Pragmatics
• Psycholinguistics
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Florian Schwartz is an Associate Professor of Linguistics at the University of Pennsylvania , where he also serves as the Undergraduate Chair and Associate Director for Education at mindCORE . His research integrates formal semantics and pragmatics with psycholinguistic experimentation to study how linguistic content and contextual information interact during language comprehension. Research Focus : Presupposition projection, scalar implicatures, definiteness systems, and social identity effects on interpretation. Methodology : Uses eye-tracking (visual world paradigm), truth value judgments, and online experiment platforms like PCIbex . Grants & Awards : Funded by NSF, ESF, XPRAG.de, and Penn’s URF. Mercator Fellow sponsored by DFG. Collaborations : Active with labs at Goethe-University Frankfurt, MIT, and University of Konstanz. Recent Publications (2023) explore covariation in processing, social identity effects on imprecision, and presupposition projection asymmetry. His edited work Experimental Perspectives on Presuppositions (2015) remains influential in theoretical psycholinguistics.

Walter ZinnView profile

Professor

• Supply Chain Management
• Logistics
• Inventory Management
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Walter Zinn is a Professor of Logistics in the Department of Marketing and Logistics at the Max M. Fisher College of Business, The Ohio State University. He has held significant academic administrative roles including a six-year term as Chair of the Department of Marketing and Logistics and served as Fisher College's Associate Dean for Graduate Students and Programs from 2016 to 2019. He was also immediate past Co-Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Business Logistics (2015-2020), having previously served as Systems Section Editor for the same journal. His educational background includes a PhD and MBA from Michigan State University along with a BA from Fundacao Getulio Vargas. Professor Zinn's research centers broadly on the relationship between inventory management and customer service with specific interests in postponement, portfolio effect, consumer responses to stockouts, and risk management. His current work focuses on supply chain plasticity and crowdsourced delivery decisions. His scholarly contributions span over three decades with consistent focus on inventory management, supply chain design, and customer service. Recent publications reveal an evolving interest in digital transformation of supply chains, sustainability issues in retailing, and addressing contemporary challenges like supply chain disruptions and racial issues in supply chain management. His work demonstrates a clear trajectory from foundational inventory management concepts toward more complex systemic issues in global supply chains. Bernard J. LaLonde Award for best paper published in Journal of Business Logistics in 2005 (for 'Inventory Considerations in Network Design') Professor Zinn has directed student teams in more than 100 projects with clients across the United States and globally through his projects course. He has completed two studies for the World Bank examining supply chain management problems generated by imperfections in public policy. His teaching encompasses both graduate and undergraduate logistics courses, including BUSML 5389 - Logistics Decision Making. His global engagement spans the US, Europe, China, and Latin America through conference presentations and collaboration with academic and business communities worldwide.

• Pharmacoepidemiology
• Cardiovascular Diseases
• Databases
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Olaf Klungel is Professor of Pharmacoepidemiologic Methods and head of the Division of Pharmacoepidemiology & Clinical Pharmacology at Utrecht University's Faculty of Science. He also serves as adjunct professor of Pharmacoepidemiology at the University of Southern Denmark in Odense. His work focuses on developing and improving methods for observational drug research, with applications primarily in the post-registration phase of drug development. Professor Klungel's research spans multiple areas of pharmacoepidemiology, with particular expertise in cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, hypertension, and drug safety. His work has contributed significantly to understanding the benefits and harms of various medications, including findings on the impact of genetic variants in the renin-angiotensin system on diabetes risk, the beneficial effects of thiazide diuretics in preventing ischemic stroke, and the increased risk of autoimmune diseases associated with statin use. His research methodology expertise includes self-controlled study designs and the evaluation of observational drug research. Professor Klungel is actively involved in numerous international collaborations and networks. He represents his division in the European Network of Centres for Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacovigilance (ENCePP), serves as Director of Benefit/Risk Assessment domain in EU2P steering committee, and is Principal Investigator of the EU Pharmacoepidemiology & Pharmacovigilance Research Network. His leadership extends to having served as Past President of the International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology (ISPE) and as a current member of the Methodology Working Party of the European Medicines Agency (EMA). His extensive publication record, with over 350 peer-reviewed papers, book chapters, and research reports, demonstrates consistent contributions to pharmacoepidemiology and drug safety research. Recent work has focused on vaccine safety, particularly related to COVID-19 vaccines, self-controlled study designs, and the safety of various drug classes including antidiabetic medications, anticoagulants, and disease-modifying therapies for multiple sclerosis. Past President of the International Society for Pharmacoepidemiology (ISPE) Member of the Methodology Working Party of EMA Director of Benefit/Risk Assessment domain in EU2P steering committee Principal Investigator of the EU Pharmacoepidemiology & Pharmacovigilance Research Network Professor Klungel teaches pharmacoepidemiology and pharmacotherapy to medical and pharmacy students at Utrecht University. His leadership extends to directing the Utrecht Summer Course in Pharmacoepidemiology & Drug Safety and contributing to the Utrecht Master Epidemiology program. His international collaborations include the European Programme in Pharmacovigilance & Pharmacoepidemiology (Eu2P), ENCePP, and the IMI GetReal project.