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Peixin FanView profile

Assistant Professor

• Animal Microbiome
• Animal Nutrition
• Probiotics Development
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Peixin Fan is an Assistant Professor affiliated with Mississippi State University's Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station. Their research focuses on the interplay between host genetics, environmental conditions, and the animal microbiome, with particular emphasis on mitigating animal diseases and enhancing production efficiency. Key areas include early prediction of disorders via microbiome profiling, development of next-generation probiotics, and combating antimicrobial resistance. Education: PhD in Animal Sciences (University of Florida), MSc in Animal Nutrition and Feed Science (China Agricultural University), BSc in Animal Science (China Agricultural University). Research explores microbiome-driven solutions for livestock health, including gut-brain axis interactions in equines, rumen microbial dynamics in cattle, and antibiotic resistance transmission pathways between wildlife and livestock. Recent work leverages machine learning for probiotic strain selection and employs nanotechnology for enhanced drug delivery systems. Publications span topics from parasitic resistance in meat goats to microbiome-based interventions for neonatal calf diarrhea. Ongoing projects investigate the genetic basis of microbiota-host interactions and the ecological implications of antimicrobial resistance.

• Animal Reproduction
• Biotechnology in Livestock
• Veterinary Pharmacology
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Serge Leugoue is a Research Fellow at Mississippi State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, specializing in reproductive biotechnology and livestock health. His work bridges advanced analytical techniques like Raman spectroscopy with practical applications in semen storage optimization and ethnoveterinary medicine. He explores nanotechnology-driven solutions to enhance sperm function and evaluates dietary and environmental factors affecting livestock reproduction. Research focuses include: Vibrational spectroscopic analysis of boar semen viability Nanoparticle applications in reproductive biology Ethnoveterinary practices in African livestock management Development of antimicrobial food packaging materials Recent studies (2020–2024) highlight innovations in sperm storage resilience, dietary impacts on parasitic infections, and biopolymer-based food safety solutions. His interdisciplinary approach integrates animal science, biotechnology, and traditional knowledge systems.

Barbara Roqueto dos ReisView profile

Assistant Professor

• Animal Science
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Precision Livestock Farming
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Dr. Barbara Roqueto dos Reis is an Assistant Professor at Mississippi State University, affiliated with the Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station. Her primary research focuses on enhancing beef cattle system productivity and sustainability through innovative nutritional strategies, resource optimization, and advanced sensor technologies. She explores the intersection of precision agriculture and livestock management to improve ecological balance and production efficiency. Her research emphasizes rumen fermentation dynamics, livestock health monitoring via sensor integration (e.g., glucose, pH, and UV sensors), and machine learning applications for behavior classification. Key themes include dietary disruptions, heat stress mitigation, and robotic health monitoring systems for ruminants. Dr. dos Reis’ publications reflect interdisciplinary approaches, combining animal science, engineering, and computational methods. She has contributed to advancements in UV sensor development, Bayesian network modeling for meta-analysis, and systems-oriented analyses of livestock physiology. Her work addresses real-world challenges in precision livestock farming, including subcutaneous/vaginal temperature monitoring in grazing cows and the use of additive Bayesian networks for complex systems. She also investigates the effects of endophyte-infected forages and supplementation strategies on livestock health.

Anagha KulkarniView profile

Professor

• Artificial Intelligence
• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Learning
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Dr. Anagha Kulkarni is a Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Computer Science at San Francisco State University (SFSU), part of the College of Science and Engineering. Her expertise spans Natural Language Processing (NLP), Machine Learning (ML), and Artificial Intelligence (AI), applied to public health, women’s health, STEM retention, and medical research. She holds a PhD in Language Technologies from Carnegie Mellon University, an MS in Computer Science from the University of Minnesota, Duluth, and a Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering from Government College of Engineering, Pune. Dr. Kulkarni leads initiatives such as AI-STAARS, Gen-PINC, and gSTAR, aimed at enhancing diversity and retention in computing. These programs support students through scholarships, professional development, and industry partnerships. Her work is funded by NSF, NIH, Genentech Foundation, and others. Notable contributions include the QMOHI tool for evaluating online health information and the HVFQI web-app for pediatric visual impairment screening. Her research emphasizes socially responsible computing, curriculum innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Recent grants include a $2M renewal for Gen-PINC and collaborations with organizations like SKERI and Genentech Inc. on biotechnology training programs. Dr. Kulkarni’s publications reflect her focus on AI applications in healthcare, education equity, and computational methods for biomedical challenges.

Nathaniel ClarkView profile

Lecturer

• Toxicology
• Environmental Health
• Nanomaterials
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Nathaniel Clark is a Lecturer in Physiology affiliated with both the School of Health Professions and School of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Plymouth. His research focuses on the intersection of biology and chemistry in toxicology, particularly studying pollutants like micro/nanoplastics, nanomaterials, and their impacts on environmental and human health. He holds a dual role in teaching, leading modules in Nutritional Biochemistry and Physiology for Nutrition, Exercise, and Health students, alongside supervising undergraduate and postgraduate research projects. His research spans three core areas: (1) dietary toxicology of nanomaterials and nanoplastics in aquatic organisms, (2) plastic pollution's effects on human gut health and inflammatory diseases, and (3) trace element analysis in alternative diets. He has pioneered gold-standard methods using single particle ICP-MS and radioisotope tracing to study nanoplastics in fish tissues. His work emphasizes the 3R principles (replacement, reduction, refinement) in toxicology testing. Nathaniel supervises multiple PhD and MSc students investigating nanoplastic toxicity, gut health implications, and dietary alternatives. He collaborates widely, including roles as primary or secondary supervisor on studies involving fish bioaccumulation, IBD mechanisms, and metabolic health. His research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeting environmental sustainability and human health. Key facilities include access to state-of-the-art analytical tools for nanoparticle detection and in vitro/ex vivo biological testing models. He actively contributes to interdisciplinary efforts bridging toxicology, environmental science, and nutritional research.

Yakub SebastianView profile

Lecturer

• Data Science
• Information Retrieval
• Text Mining
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Yakub Sebastian is a Lecturer in Information Technology at Charles Darwin University's Faculty of Science and Technology. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Monash University and is an Adjunct Research Fellow at Swinburne University of Technology Sarawak Campus (2020–2022). His research focuses on data science, information retrieval, text mining, network theory, and scientometrics, with a specialization in Literature-Based Discovery for hypothesis generation. Dr. Sebastian has contributed to over 36 peer-reviewed publications and led two research projects: one on biosecurity analytics in Northern Australia and another on predictive health monitoring in mining sites. He serves as a Guest Associate Editor for Frontiers in Research Metrics and Analytics and actively reviews for journals like Bioinformatics and Journal of Information Science , as well as conferences such as the International Conference on Sustainable Engineering. His work aligns with UN SDGs, particularly in advancing sustainable development through AI-driven solutions in education, healthcare, and environmental science. Key achievements include a Best Paper Award (2021) and editorial contributions to emerging AI and data science domains. His research bridges technical innovation with real-world applications, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration across computer science, healthcare, and environmental studies.

Stacey HarperView profile

Professor

• Nanotoxicology
• Environmental Health and Safety
• Nanomaterials
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Stacey Harper is a Professor in the Department of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering at Oregon State University’s College of Engineering. Her research focuses on the environmental health and safety implications of nanoscale materials, including engineered nanoparticles and nanoplastics. She leads the Harper Nanotoxicology Laboratory, developing rapid toxicity testing strategies and tools to identify material features influencing biological interactions. Her work emphasizes risk assessment to safeguard ecosystems and human health. Education: Ph.D. Biological Sciences, University of Nevada Las Vegas, 2003. M.S. Biological Sciences, University of Nevada Las Vegas, 1998. B.S. Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Mesa State College, 1993. Research Interests: Harper’s research integrates nanomaterial characterization, toxicity assays, and informatics to predict hazard potential. Key areas include nanoplastics in aquatic environments, tire wear particle impacts, and structure-activity relationships of nanomaterials. Her lab explores how material properties like size, shape, and surface chemistry correlate with toxicity in organisms such as zebrafish, Daphnia, and estuarine species. Labs & Teams: The Harper Nanotoxicology Laboratory collaborates across disciplines to address nanotechnology’s environmental challenges. Research groups include Materials and Catalysis, Health and Biotechnology, and Water and Environment. Grants & Partnerships: Harper’s work is supported by federal initiatives like the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) and interdisciplinary grants focusing on micro/nanoplastics in aquatic systems. Projects include developing predictive models for nanomaterial toxicity and assessing pesticide formulations’ environmental risks.

• Machine Learning
• Computer Vision
• Brain-Computer Interfaces
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Huseyin Ozkan is an Associate Professor of Electronics Engineering at Sabancı University's Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences. His research spans machine learning, computer vision, signal processing, brain-computer interfaces, and visual neuroscience. He received his Ph.D. from Bilkent University (2015) and completed postdoctoral research at MIT (2017). Ozkan's scholarly output includes significant contributions to neural engineering and signal processing, with publications receiving recognition including the Alper Atalay Best Student Paper Award at IEEE SIU 2021. His research group currently advises Ph.D. candidate Soner Ozgun Pelvan and M.Sc. students Can Aksoy, Zobia Batool, and Berke Bakar Aksoy. Recent work demonstrates strong focus on medical AI applications and neural engineering innovations, particularly in Alzheimer's detection (2025), adaptive BCI systems (2023-2024), and video anomaly detection frameworks (2023). His laboratory utilizes computational neuroscience approaches to solve problems in healthcare technology and network systems.

Robin CrossView profile

Assistant Professor

• Econometrics
• Evolutionary Computing
• Machine Learning
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Robin Cross is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Economics at Oregon State University. Active in interdisciplinary research, their work spans econometrics, evolutionary computing, machine learning, neural networks, and wine economics. Academic Focus: Econometrics, Evolutionary Computing, Machine Learning Key Themes: Vineyard valuation, Honey bee ecology, Human mobility patterns Email: robin.cross@oregonstate.edu Research trends show strong emphasis on: Environmental impact analysis (2014-2022) Agricultural economics (2004-2017) Behavioral modeling (2014-2015) Cooperative structures (2003-2009)

Ayman MahmoudView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Diabetes
• Obesity
• Cardiovascular Disease
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Dr Ayman Mahmoud is a Senior Lecturer in Cellular & Molecular Physiology at Manchester Metropolitan University's Department of Life Sciences. He holds a PhD in Physiology from Beni-Suef University (Egypt) and has held postdoctoral positions at institutions including Granada University (Spain) and Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin (Germany). His research focuses on diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and drug-induced toxicity, with a strong emphasis on mechanisms involving oxidative stress, inflammation, and novel therapeutic targets. **Education**: BSc Zoology & Chemistry, Diploma Analytical Biochemistry, MSc Physiology, PhD Physiology (Beni-Suef University). **Fellowships**: Erasmus Mundus, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, International Atherosclerosis Society, and STDF (Egypt). **Key Achievements**: Developed a DNA aptamer targeting thermogenic adipocytes, contributed to patent applications on glycomimetics, and explored roles of IGF binding proteins and microparticles in vascular health. **Research Themes**: Pharmacological modulation of Nrf2 and PPARγ pathways, antioxidant therapies, and mechanisms of drug-induced organ toxicity. **Publications**: Over 100 peer-reviewed articles (selected 15 most recent listed above), focusing on flavonoids, oxidative stress modulation, and translational therapeutics. **Collaborations**: Worked with Prof. Yvonne Alexander (MMU) on endothelial dysfunction and Prof. M. Arafat on metabolic signaling. **Labs/Teams**: Involved in cardiovascular research at Charité Berlin and diabetes studies at Helmholtz Zentrum München.

David WaynforthView profile

Associate Professor

• Population Health
• Social Determinants of Health
• Biological Anthropology
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David Waynforth is an Associate Professor of Social Sciences at Bond University's Faculty of Health Sciences & Medicine. With a PhD in Anthropology from the University of New Mexico (1999), he has held academic positions at Durham University, the University of East Anglia Medical School, and previously served as a Visiting Associate Professor at the International Research Center for Japanese Studies in Kyoto, Japan. His research integrates biological anthropology with statistical analysis to explore how social environments—including family structures, employment security, and community dynamics—interact with physiological mechanisms to influence health outcomes. Key areas include: Intergenerational health impacts of extended family networks Work insecurity's role in long-term population health Evolutionary perspectives on child development Application of multilevel modeling and survival analysis to cohort data Recent publications (2023–2024) demonstrate interdisciplinary methods combining machine learning with evolutionary theory. He is a member of the Statistical Society of Australia and has contributed to 32 research outputs since 1995, including 3 in 2024 alone.

Christopher TollefsenView profile

Professor

• Ethics
• Natural Law Philosophy
• Medical Ethics
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Christopher Tollefsen is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of South Carolina , where he also serves as Interim Executive Director of the Center for American Civic Leadership and Public Discourse. He earned his Ph.D. at Emory University in 1995 and has held visiting fellowships at Princeton University and Wake Forest University. Research Interests : Tollefsen specializes in natural law philosophy , with a focus on foundational ethics, medical ethics , beginning and ending of life debates, and the ethics of lying and truth-telling . His current work includes a book on the ethics of killing and a new project titled "The Neglected Goods: Work, Play and Aesthetic Experience." Notable Awards : Two James Madison Program fellowships (Princeton), Eudaimonia Institute visiting fellowship (Wake Forest) Public Engagement : Regular contributions to Public Discourse journal, including essays on contemporary ethical issues Publications Trend : Recent works examine vaccine ethics, human rights foundations, end-of-life care, and the metaphysics of suffering. His scholarship bridges Anglo-American analytic philosophy with Catholic theological traditions , particularly through the work of Alasdair MacIntyre and John Finnis.

• Demography
• Migration Studies
• Fertility Research
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Emilio Zagheni is the full-time Director of the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (Rostock, Germany) since September 2018. His academic work bridges demographic research with big data innovations, focusing on migration, fertility, mortality, and intergenerational transfers. Institution: Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research Research Focus: Digital demography, social media analytics, computational modeling His research leverages unconventional data sources like social media (Facebook, Twitter, Google+) to address demographic questions about migration corridors, fertility trends, and caregiving patterns. He pioneered methods to analyze population dynamics through internet-derived data and microsimulation techniques. Key research domains include: Mortality estimation using Bayesian models Migration analysis through digital footprints Fertility patterns linked to economic pressures Intergenerational resource transfers Scientific contributions recognized through: Trailblazer Award for Demographic Analysis (European Association for Population Studies, 2016) Active in organizing workshops at major conferences including PAA, IUSSP, and ICWSM, Zagheni promotes interdisciplinary approaches to demographic research through digital data and computational methods.

Mahmoud TorabiView profile

Professor

• Biostatistics
• Spatial Statistics
• Small Area Estimation
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Dr. Mahmoud Torabi is a Full Professor in the Department of Community Health Sciences at the Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba, and holds an adjunct professorship in the Department of Statistics. His research focuses on developing biostatistical methods to address health challenges, particularly in spatial statistics, small area estimation, and big data analysis. He leads a team at the Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba (CHRIM), advancing population health research and translating findings into healthcare practice. Education: PhD in Statistics (Carleton University, with the University Medal for Best Doctoral Dissertation), MSc and BSc in Statistics (National University of Iran). His work spans diseases such as asthma, colorectal cancer, and infectious diseases like influenza and tuberculosis. He has published in top journals including Statistics in Medicine and Biometrics , and served as President of the Survey Methods Section of the Statistical Society of Canada (2018). Research themes emphasize novel biostatistical models for communicable and non-communicable diseases. He actively mentors graduate students in Master’s and PhD programs and collaborates internationally. His contributions include groundbreaking work on the effective reproductive number in pandemics and spatial epidemiological modeling. Awards: University Medal (Carleton University), Leadership in Survey Methods. Labs/Teams: Leads the Population Health Analytics Team at CHRIM. Advising: Accepting Master’s and PhD students.

• Environmental Science
• Aquatic Sciences
• Palaeolimnology
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Kathryn Taffs is an **Adjunct Associate Professor** and Deputy Head of School at the **School of Environment, Science and Engineering** within Southern Cross University. Her work bridges teaching, research, and environmental policy, focusing on aquatic ecosystems and palaeolimnological techniques to study environmental change. She holds a **BA(Hons) and PhD from the University of Adelaide**, and a **Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (Learning & Teaching) from SCU**. **Research Interests**: Her studies center on palaeolimnology, wetland ecology, and the impacts of climate change and human activity on estuaries and wetlands. Recent projects include using bioindicators (e.g., diatoms, shrimp species) to assess water quality and ecosystem health. She emphasizes understanding historical environmental baselines to guide conservation strategies. **Teaching**: Kathryn teaches undergraduate units on wetland ecosystems and earth systems, and supervises postgraduate research projects (e.g., coastal management, estuary dynamics). She integrates e-learning tools to enhance academic writing skills in environmental science students. **Key Contributions**: Her work has advanced methodologies for river health assessment (e.g., diatom indices), and explored fire regimes and waterlogging tolerance in threatened species like *Arthraxon hispidus*. She collaborates with agencies to remediate acid sulfate soils and restore degraded ecosystems. **Labs & Facilities**: Her research aligns with SCU’s **Environmental Analysis Laboratory** and **Analytical Research Laboratory**, supporting field and lab-based studies in aquatic and terrestrial systems.