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Ilya KarlinView profile

Lecturer

• Fluid Dynamics
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Thermodynamics
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Prof. Ilya Karlin is a Lecturer at the Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering at ETH Zürich. His research focuses on advanced computational fluid dynamics, particularly leveraging lattice Boltzmann methods for simulating complex fluid phenomena. Key areas include non-ideal fluid behavior, multiphase flows, combustion processes, and hydrodynamic closures. He has contributed extensively to improving numerical methods for compressible flows, turbulent systems, and reactive mixtures in porous media. His work bridges kinetic theory with continuum mechanics, addressing challenges in hydrodynamic manifolds and non-local effects. Dr. Karlin's publications emphasize rigorous mathematical analysis alongside computational innovation, such as spectral closure techniques and entropy-based models. His research often explores the interplay between microscopic kinetic descriptions and macroscopic hydrodynamic equations. He has developed novel algorithms like the 'particles on demand' method for handling strong discontinuities in flows. Recent work includes studies on rarefaction effects, capillarity-viscosity balance, and exact hydrodynamic manifolds for BGK equations. His studies span diverse applications from microfluidics and phase transitions to detonation modeling and environmental fluid mechanics. While no specific awards are listed in the provided text, his prolific publication record indicates significant contributions to the field of computational fluid dynamics.

José CerratoView profile

Assistant Professor

• Biogeochemistry
• Environmental Engineering
• Water-Rock Interactions
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José Cerrato is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of New Mexico (UNM) . He leads the E-H 2 O Research Group , focusing on biogeochemical processes at the water-energy nexus affecting metal and radionuclide cycles in the environment. His work integrates spectroscopy, microscopy, aqueous chemistry, and molecular biology tools. Education: PhD in Civil Engineering, Virginia Tech (2010) MS in Environmental Engineering, Virginia Tech (2005) BS in Civil Engineering, National Autonomous University of Honduras (2001) Research interests include: Mine Waste Legacy : Collaborative work with Native American communities studying uranium mine waste biogeochemistry for risk assessment Sustainable Water Treatment : Energy-efficient technologies using nano-particulate metal-oxides Wildfire Impact : Post-storm water quality effects from wildfire ash transport Hydraulic Fracturing : Wellbore integrity studies Uranium Mining : Aquifer restoration strategies post-mining Publication trends show expertise in uranium biogeochemistry, metal transport mechanisms, and water treatment technologies . Over 15 recent articles demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches combining environmental engineering, geochemistry, and materials science . Scientific awards include: NSF CAREER Award (2017) UNM School of Engineering Junior Faculty Research Award (2017) New Mexico EPSCoR Mentoring Award (2017) Oak Ridge Associated Universities Ralph E. Powe Award (2015) UNM Faculty of Color Research Award (2016) Advising and grants highlight mentorship of 10+ graduate students and major funding from: National Science Foundation New Mexico EPSCoR Oak Ridge Associated Universities UNM internal grants Laboratory facilities at UNM include: Advanced Transmission Electron Microscopy (0.19 nm resolution) State-of-the-art X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy for surface analysis High-precision X-ray Diffraction for mineral identification Inductively Coupled Plasma spectrometry for trace element analysis Environmental Scanning Electron Microscopy for uncoated sample analysis

Sławomir BieleckiView profile

Professor

• Energy efficiency in power networks
• Rational use of energy
• Reactive power in Electric Power Systems
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Sławomir Bielecki is a Professor at the Department of Rational Use of Energy within the Faculty of Power and Aeronautical Engineering at Warsaw University of Technology. His extensive academic career focuses on critical aspects of modern power systems, energy efficiency, and smart grid technologies. As an active researcher and educator, he contributes significantly to both theoretical advancements and practical applications in electrical power engineering. Professor Bielecki's research centers on energy efficiency in power networks , rational use of energy , reactive power management , smart grids , and the integration of renewable energy sources . His work bridges traditional power engineering with modern computational intelligence methods, addressing contemporary challenges in power quality, prosumer systems, and intelligent building technologies. His research has evolved to address emerging issues like the impact of electric vehicles on grid stability and the effects of global events like the COVID-19 pandemic on residential electricity consumption patterns. The analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on practical applications of power system theory, with increasing attention to renewable energy integration, climate policy impacts, and the transformation of traditional power systems. His work spans both technical aspects of power engineering and broader policy considerations, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to energy system challenges. The Rector of Warsaw University of Technology Award for scientific achievements in 2019 (II grade) The Rector of Warsaw University of Technology Award for didactic achievements in 2019 (II grade) Three-time recipient of EU scholarship programs for young academics Multiple Rector's Awards for scientific and didactic achievements (2008-2015) Winner of national thesis competitions organized by the Association of Polish Electrical Engineers As an educator, Professor Bielecki teaches Electric Power Systems courses and mentors students on diploma theses related to energy efficiency, power systems, and reactive power management. His organizational contributions include serving as Secretary of the Scientific Council for Environmental Engineering, Mining and Energy, representing Warsaw University of Technology in the Polish Committee for Standardization, and leading the Scientific Group no. 240 of the Association of Polish Electrical Engineers. His work demonstrates a strong commitment to advancing both the theoretical foundations and practical applications of modern power engineering.

• Image Processing and Computer Vision
• Machine Learning
• Evolutionary Computation
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Seyed Jalaleddin Mousavirad (Jalal) serves as a Postdoctoral researcher at Mid Sweden University in Sundsvall, Sweden, within the Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering (DET) and affiliated with the STC Research Centre. His research focuses on advancing AI-driven solutions for sustainable technologies and complex optimization problems. He earned his PhD in Computer Engineering specializing in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Kashan, Iran. Previous academic appointments include Assistant Professor at Hakim Sabzevari University (Iran), instructor roles at the University of Tehran (2018-2019) and Azad University (2019-2020), and a Research Fellow position at the University of Beira Interior (Portugal) where he contributed to the European GreenStamp project on sustainable Android applications. Dr. Mousavirad's research spans Image Processing and Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Evolutionary Computation, and Applied Artificial Intelligence, with significant contributions in pattern recognition, metaheuristic algorithms, and neural network optimization. His work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary applications in healthcare diagnostics, power systems, and medical imaging. Recent publications reveal a pronounced trend toward federated learning frameworks for privacy-preserving medical analysis, adversarial robustness in diffusion models, and hybrid optimization techniques for ECG classification and brain tumor detection. This reflects a strategic focus on translating AI innovations into practical healthcare and sustainability solutions. He actively contributes to the academic community as a guest editor for journals including Computational Intelligence and Neuroscience, Entropy, and Mathematical Biosciences and Engineering. His editorial leadership extends to organizing special sessions at IEEE CEC and EvoApplications conferences. Dr. Mousavirad maintains extensive peer-review commitments across 50+ prestigious venues including IEEE Transactions on Evolutionary Computation and IEEE Transactions on Cybernetics. His collaborative research includes international engagements at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (China) and current work within Mid Sweden University's STC Research Centre on energy-aware computing and neural network optimization.

• Materials Science
• Nanotechnology
• Thermoelectrics
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Dr. Yolita Eggeler is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), leading the LEM (Laboratory for Experimental Materials) research group. Her work focuses on advanced materials science, nanotechnology, and additive manufacturing, with a particular emphasis on laser-based fabrication techniques, thermoelectric materials, and micro/nanostructural characterization. She is affiliated with the KIT Physics Department and collaborates on projects involving energy harvesting, semiconductor devices, and high-temperature alloy behavior. Research interests include: Laser microprinting of semiconductors and metals Thermoelectric generator design and optimization Nanoparticle synthesis and applications High-temperature material degradation and creep mechanisms Recent publications highlight innovations in photothermal laser printing of crystalline materials, novel thermoelectric modules, and core-shell nanocrystal engineering. Her work bridges fundamental materials science with applied technologies like flexible electronics and energy conversion systems. Key collaborations involve advanced TEM analysis for microstructural studies and correlative microscopy techniques. She is actively developing new methodologies for in-situ pyrolysis of 3D-printed materials and exploring AI-driven materials discovery through concept graph analysis. Laboratory facilities include state-of-the-art laser printing systems, electron microscopy setups, and thermal characterization equipment. Her team focuses on translating lab-scale innovations into scalable manufacturing processes for next-generation electronic and energy systems.

• Collective Robotic Construction
• Swarm Robotics
• Soft Robotics
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Kirstin Petersen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Information Science at Cornell University's Bowers College of Computing and Information Science. She leads the Collective Embodied Intelligence Lab, focusing on collective robotic systems that exhibit emergent intelligent behaviors through local interactions. Her research interests center on collective robotic construction, swarm robotics, soft robotics, and human-robot interaction. Petersen's work explores how groups of simple robots can collaborate to build complex structures, with applications ranging from construction to agriculture. She investigates the principles of embodied intelligence, where the physical form and environment of robots contribute to their capabilities, reducing the need for complex centralized control. Her publication trends show a consistent focus on distributed robotic systems, with recent work expanding into agricultural robotics, human-drone interaction, and novel actuation methods using phase-changing materials. Her research bridges theoretical principles of collective behavior with practical implementations in soft and modular robotic systems. Petersen has advised numerous graduate students who have become prominent researchers in robotics, including Steven Ceron, Nialah Wilson-Small, and Jiahe Chen. Her lab has secured funding for projects related to swarm construction, agricultural monitoring, and soft robotic systems. She leads the Collective Embodied Intelligence Lab at Cornell, which brings together researchers from computer science, mechanical engineering, and biology to develop novel approaches to collective robotic systems. The lab emphasizes both theoretical foundations and practical implementations, with projects ranging from tiny modular robots to agricultural drones.

Christoph A. WeberView profile

Research Professor

• Biophysics
• Soft Matter Physics
• Active Matter
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Christoph A. Weber is a Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Complex Systems and the Center for Systems Biology Dresden (CSBD). His research focuses on mesoscopic physics of life , including phase transitions in biological systems, intra-cellular organization mechanisms, and the physical principles underlying the origin of life. He holds a PhD in physics from Ludwig Maximilian University (LMU) Munich, where he studied under Prof. Erwin Frey. Prior to his current position, he conducted postdoctoral research at Harvard University and the Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Complex Systems. His work bridges biophysics, soft matter physics, and active matter, with a strong emphasis on theoretical modeling and interdisciplinary collaboration. Education : PhD in Physics (summa cum laude), LMU Munich (2013) Postdoc at Harvard University (2016–2018) Postdoc at MPIPKS Dresden (2013–2016) Research Highlights : Active droplet dynamics and protocell modeling Phase separation in biological systems (coacervates, condensates) Non-equilibrium phenomena in soft matter Origin-of-life studies via synthetic cell systems Collaborators and Labs : Prof. Olivier Dauchot (ESPCI Paris) Prof. Hugues Chaté (CEA Paris) Argonne National Laboratory (collaboration with Igor Aronson) Advising : He has mentored over 15 PhD, Master's, and undergraduate students in Dresden, Cambridge, and Munich, focusing on computational and theoretical approaches to active matter and biological physics.

• Interorganizational relationships
• Complex industrial networks
• Business dynamics
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Dr. León Poblete serves as an Associate Professor at Uppsala University's School of Business and Economics and as a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Sydney Business School. His academic career spans multiple institutions including Chalmers University of Technology, Södertörn University, and BI Norwegian Business School. Dr. Poblete holds a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Business and Economics from Uppsala University, with portions of his doctoral studies conducted at Harvard University's Kellogg School of Management and the University of Michigan. His research focuses on interorganizational relationships and complex industrial networks, with the aviation industry serving as a primary empirical context. His publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to leading business journals including Industrial Marketing Management, Long Range Planning, Journal of Business Research, and Harvard Business Review. His research trajectory shows a clear focus on relationship reactivation processes, beginning with his 2017 doctoral dissertation on defense industry relationships and continuing through recent publications examining business operations after disruptions and relationship reconstitution. Challenges with collaboration in infrastructure construction (2024) Value co-creation in well-being ecosystems (2023) Resuming business operations after hiatus (2022) Reconstitution of broken interfirm relations (2021) Dr. Poblete has received recognition for guiding students to win the global L'Oréal Brandstorm competition in 2021. His teaching spans multiple programs including the Master Programme in Business and Economics at Uppsala University, the Master Programme in Sociotechnical Systems Engineering, and various programs at Chalmers University of Technology and Stockholm University. Notably, Dr. Poblete also serves as Venezuela's ambassador to Sweden appointed by interim president Juan Guaidó, frequently contributing to Swedish media discussions about Venezuelan politics and re-democratization processes. This dual role creates a unique intersection between his academic expertise in relationship reactivation and his practical political work.

Binyang HouView profile

Associate Professor

• Materials Science
• Condensed Matter Physics
• Surface and Interface Science
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Dr. Binyang Hou is an Associate Professor of Physics in the Department of Chemistry and Physical Science at Muskingum University, part of the School of Natural and Social Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), an M.S. from UIC, and a B.S. in Materials Science from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC). His research focuses on surface science, materials chemistry, and interfacial phenomena, with expertise in X-ray techniques and ionic liquid systems. His work includes studies on zirconia surfaces under extreme conditions, hydration structures at material-water interfaces, and high-pressure physics in materials like SnSe. He has conducted postdoctoral research at the Carnegie Institute’s High Pressure Collaborative Access Team and the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, among others. Key contributions span nanocomposite crystallization, ionic liquid ordering, and surface reactions in catalytic systems. Publications highlight advancements in vibrational spectroscopy, X-ray reflectivity, and interfacial electrochemistry. His research has implications for energy materials, corrosion science, and nanotechnology. Collaborations with institutions like Argonne National Laboratory and the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility underscore his interdisciplinary approach.

David A. MartinezView profile

Associate Professor

• HIV Prevention
• Community-Based Interventions
• Latino Health
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David A. Martinez serves as a full-time Associate Professor at the University of San Francisco, specializing in community health psychology with a focus on underserved Latino populations. His academic foundation includes doctoral training in Clinical Psychology with Health Psychology emphasis from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. His educational background demonstrates progressive specialization: PhD in Clinical Psychology, University of Missouri-Kansas City MA in Psychology, University of Missouri-Kansas City BA in Psychology, San Diego State University Dr. Martinez's research centers on developing culturally appropriate HIV prevention interventions within faith communities, particularly Latino churches. He investigates critical intersections of substance use, coping mechanisms, stigma, and medication adherence among HIV-positive individuals, with fluency in Spanish enabling direct community engagement. His work consistently employs community-based participatory research (CBPR) methodologies to ensure cultural relevance. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals expanding interdisciplinary reach while maintaining core public health focus. Early work concentrated on HIV testing barriers in religious settings (2015-2016), evolving toward pandemic response strategies (2020) and technical applications in sensor networks (2022), though community health remains the unifying thread across all publications. His scientific contributions have been recognized through competitive awards: Excellence in Educational Research, Sigma Theta Tau (2016) NIMH pre-doctoral fellowship for HIV testing research in Latino churches Multiple UMKC Chancellor's and McNair Fellowships (2008-2012) 1st Place Winner, Social and Behavioral Sciences Division (2012) Dr. Martinez maintains active research mentorship, supervising student projects presented at national conferences including Society of Behavioral Medicine meetings. His grant portfolio features significant NIMH funding and collaborative projects like MOTIV8 for ART adherence. Current work leverages mutual aid networks developed during COVID-19 while continuing church-based HIV screening initiatives with African American and Latino congregations. He co-leads community research teams implementing faith-based health interventions, with recent projects examining telephone aftercare for Hispanic youth and cultural awareness training through gaming platforms for health professionals.

Nicholas PerezView profile

Associate Professor

• Tectonics
• Basin Dynamics
• Fold-thrust Belts
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Nicholas Perez is an Associate Professor at Texas A&M University, affiliated with the Basin Tectonic Group. His research focuses on tectonic processes such as basin dynamics, fold-thrust belts, and continental rifting. He investigates these phenomena through field and lab-based techniques, working in regions like the central Andes, Cascade Range, and Atlas Mountains. Perez holds a Ph.D. in Geological Sciences from the University of Texas at Austin (2015) and a B.S. in Geological Sciences (Special Honors) from the same university (2009). He has received notable awards including the NSF CAREER Award (2019) and the Dean's Distinguished Achievement Faculty Teaching Award (2020). His research emphasizes integrating sedimentology, structural geology, and thermochronology to understand mountain-building processes and crustal deformation. Key projects include studying the impact of flat-slab subduction on Andean tectonics and the role of structural inheritance in guiding deformation. Perez has advised multiple graduate students, including Pesek M. E., Gao Z., and Findlay C. P., and has led NSF-funded research initiatives. His work has been presented at major conferences like AGU and GSA, and he contributes to educational initiatives through the Center for Teaching Excellence. Perez is actively involved in the Basin Tectonic Group, which explores tectonic problems through multi-disciplinary approaches. His publications span over 30 peer-reviewed articles, focusing on topics like exhumation mechanisms, basin evolution, and Andean geodynamic processes. He has also contributed to invited presentations on cordilleran margin development and structural inheritance effects on deformation patterns.

• Soil Science
• Biogeochemistry
• Environmental Science
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Dr. Katja Heister serves as Department Head of the GeoLab at Utrecht University's Faculty of Geosciences since September 2015. She is responsible for the operation of the GeoLab, including supervision of daily operational processes and development of long-term vision in collaboration with scientists and stakeholders. She works alongside operational manager Bernadette Marchand as part of the lab management team. Dr. Heister's research focuses on soil science and biogeochemistry, with particular emphasis on mineral-organic matter interactions, soil structure development, and contaminant behavior in soil environments. Her work integrates soil physics, chemistry, and microbiology to understand fundamental soil processes using artificial soil systems as experimental models. She has made significant contributions to understanding how clay minerals influence carbon and nitrogen cycling, microbial community development, and pollutant fate in soils. Analysis of Dr. Heister's publication record from 2014-2019 reveals consistent research themes in soil biogeochemistry, with particular focus on artificial soil systems, mineral-organic matter interactions, and contaminant remediation. Her work demonstrates interdisciplinary approaches combining advanced analytical techniques with ecological and geochemical principles to address fundamental questions in soil science. As Department Head of GeoLab, Dr. Heister oversees laboratory operations and strategic development while maintaining active research collaborations. She works closely with scientists across disciplines to advance soil science research methodologies and applications.

Vijayanarasimha Hindupur PakkaView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Electrical Power Systems Analysis
• Smart Grids
• Microgrid Operation and Control
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Vijayanarasimha Hindupur Pakka is a Senior Lecturer in Electrical Power Systems & Smart Grids at De Montfort University, UK, based in the School of Engineering and Sustainable Development within the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Media. He is affiliated with the Institute of Energy & Sustainable Development (IESD) and the Engineering & Physical Sciences Institute (EPSI), contributing to cutting-edge research in sustainable energy systems and smart grids. Education: PhD in Computer Science, University of Southampton, UK (2005–2009) MSc (Engg) in Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India (2002–2004) B.E. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Bangalore University, India (1997–2001) PGCertHE, De Montfort University, UK (2016–2017) His research focuses on smart grids, distributed energy integration, microgrid control, voltage regulation, electricity markets, and agent-based modeling. He applies advanced techniques such as machine learning, multi-agent systems, statistical models, and metaheuristics to power system challenges. His teaching includes power system analysis, electrical principles, and power electronics at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. His recent publications (2022–2024) reflect a strong trend toward intelligent optimization in distribution systems, local energy planning, water quality modeling, and real-time occupancy sensing for energy efficiency. These works span disciplines including electrical engineering, environmental science, and building automation, with a clear emphasis on sustainability, data-driven modeling, and smart infrastructure. Scientific Awards and Recognition: Higher Certificate in Statistics, Royal Statistical Society (2013) Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA, 2017) Reviewer for EPSRC, Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research, IET, MDPI Energies, and several international journals Vijay Pakka actively supervises MSc and PhD students and has led or contributed to major research grants such as CASCADE, AMEN (EPSRC), and the UKRI-funded CEPREC project. His consultancy includes power and statistical system analysis. He is involved in KTP projects with industry partners like Advanced Infrastructure Technology Ltd and Midas Productions Ltd, focusing on data-driven energy planning and demand optimization. He is a member of IEEE, IET, CIGRE, and the Energy Institute, and regularly presents at international conferences such as CIRED, EEM, and IEEE SmartGridComm. His work bridges technical power systems with socio-economic and behavioral aspects of energy transitions, positioning him at the forefront of interdisciplinary energy research.

• Female reproductive physiology
• Ovarian follicle biology
• Ovarian toxicology
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Zelieann R. Craig is a researcher at the School of Animal & Comparative Biomedical Sciences and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at the University of Arizona, where she has been actively contributing since 2013. Her work bridges reproductive physiology and toxicology, focusing on how environmental chemicals affect female fertility. Education: Ph.D. in Physiological Sciences, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona B.S. in Industrial Microbiology, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez, Puerto Rico Dr. Craig's research is centered on female reproductive physiology , particularly ovarian follicle biology and ovarian toxicology . She investigates how environmental chemicals —especially phthalates, bisphenol A, and other endocrine disruptors—affect steroidogenesis , folliculogenesis , and DNA repair in the ovary, with implications for infertility and ovarian reserve . Her methodological approach includes in vitro follicle culture, gene expression analysis, proteomics, and in vivo mouse models. Her recent publications reveal a strong trend in analyzing low-dose, environmentally relevant exposures to plasticizers and personal care product chemicals. She has extensively studied phthalates (DBP, DEHP, BBP), their metabolites (e.g., MBP), and substitutes (e.g., ATBC), uncovering mechanisms involving oxidative stress , cell cycle disruption , apoptosis , and insulin-like growth factor signaling . She also explores epigenetic impacts, such as DNA methyltransferase activity . Scientific Awards: Graduate Mentor of the Year, UA College of Pharmacy (2024) Janice Bahr Junior Scientist Travel Award, Society for the Study of Reproduction (2018) Burroughs Wellcome Travel Fellowship, Society for the Study of Reproduction (2017) Society for the Study of Reproduction Travel Fellowship (2014) Dr. Craig advises students through honors theses, independent studies, and dissertation committees, particularly in toxicology and reproductive sciences. She has secured research funding and led projects investigating ovarian toxicity mechanisms. She teaches courses such as General+Systems Tox , Animal Toxicology , and Honors Thesis across departments including Pharmacology, Microbiology, and Physiology. She has contributed to the field through book chapters in Encyclopedia of Reproduction and Comprehensive Toxicology , and her collaborative work spans institutions including the University of Illinois and University of Arizona. Her research continues to inform regulatory science and public health understanding of reproductive toxicants.

Nezih AltayView profile

Professor

• Humanitarian Supply Chains
• Disruption Management
• After-Sale Service Operations
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Nezih Altay serves as Professor and Director of the MS in Supply Chain Management Program within the Department of Management & Entrepreneurship at DePaul University's Driehaus College of Business. He maintains international research affiliations as a Resilience Research Fellow at Delft University of Technology and research partner at Kühne Logistics University's Research Institute on Leadership and Operations in Humanitarian Aid, while continuing his relationship with Hanken School of Economics as a HumLog Institute Research Affiliate. His academic credentials include: PhD in Operations Management, Texas A&M University (2001) MBA, University of Texas Pan American (1996) BS in Chemical Engineering, Bogazici University, Turkey (1993) Altay's research centers on humanitarian supply chains, disruption management, and after-sale service operations, addressing critical challenges in disaster response systems and vulnerable population support. His work bridges theoretical operations management with practical humanitarian applications, emphasizing resilience building and ethical considerations in crisis contexts through frameworks like coping strategies and ambidextrous organization design. Recent publications (2022-2025) show intensified focus on pandemic resilience, migrant flow logistics, and generative AI applications for social good, while maintaining core themes in disruption management and humanitarian innovation. His research increasingly integrates advanced analytics with field-based evidence from crises in Turkey, Greece, Kenya, and Ethiopia. Major recognitions include: Academic/Research Accomplishment Award from American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) (2019) Fulbright-Hanken Chair in Business and Economics (2021) Altay has directed DePaul's MS in Supply Chain Management program while teaching executives, MBA, and undergraduate students since 1999. His Fulbright Grant enabled significant collaboration with HumLog Institute, and editorial leadership includes co-editor-in-chief of the Journal of Humanitarian Logistics & Supply Chain Management and senior editor of Production and Operations Management. International research partnerships drive his work through Delft University's resilience initiatives, Kühne Logistics University's leadership institute, and Hanken's HumLog Institute, creating a global network for humanitarian operations research with field studies across multiple continents.