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• Liver Disease
• Alcohol-Related Liver Disease
• Liver Fibrosis
• +7 more

Camilla Dalby Hansen is a researcher at the Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, affiliated with Odense University Hospital (OUH) and the FLASH - Centre for Liver Research in Odense. Her work focuses on liver diseases, particularly metabolic and alcohol-related disorders, with a strong emphasis on biomarker development and fibrosis assessment. University: University of Southern Denmark Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences Department: Department of Clinical Research Research Centre: FLASH - Centre for Liver Research (Odense) Collaborations: Odense University Hospital (OUH), KI Her research interests center on liver disease, alcohol-related liver disease, liver fibrosis, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD/MASLD), biomarkers, and prospective cohort studies. She investigates metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), fibrosis progression, and the accuracy of diagnostic tools such as self-reported alcohol intake versus phosphatidylethanol biomarkers. Her work integrates clinical data, biomarker validation, and risk prediction models for early detection and management of liver disease. Camilla Dalby Hansen's recent publications (2025) in journals like The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology and Journal of Hepatology reflect a research trajectory focused on improving early diagnosis and prognostic tools for liver fibrosis. Her studies often employ prospective cohort designs and involve dual biopsy validation, biomarker performance evaluation, and community-based prevalence assessments. Themes include the development of LiverPRO for primary care, discrepancies in alcohol reporting, and the role of novel biomarkers like soluble TREM2 and PRO-C3 in tracking disease activity. She has not received any publicly listed scientific awards or fellowships in the provided text. Camilla Dalby Hansen has contributed to research projects as a co-author and collaborator, particularly in dietary interventions for type 2 diabetes and liver disease. While no formal students are listed, her role in large-scale studies suggests mentorship and collaborative supervision. She is involved in EU-funded projects like LIVERAIM, indicating participation in major translational research initiatives. Her email is cdhansen@health.sdu.dk. She is part of the FLASH - Centre for Liver Research, a multidisciplinary team focusing on liver disease mechanisms, diagnostics, and treatment. Her work aligns with clinical hepatology, metabolic research, and public health screening, contributing to both academic knowledge and practical clinical tools.

Arpan GujaratiView profile

Academic

• Real-Time Systems
• Distributed Systems
• Cyber-Physical Systems
• +7 more

Arpan Gujarati is a Sessional Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC), affiliated with the Systopia Lab. He teaches graduate and undergraduate courses such as CPSC 538G (Distributed Systems), CPSC 416 (Operating Systems), and CPEN 432 (Real-Time System Design). He holds a PhD from the Max Planck Institute for Software Systems and TU Kaiserslautern, where he was supervised by Björn B. Brandenburg. PhD: Max Planck Institute for Software Systems & TU Kaiserslautern (2020) Undergraduate: Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS Pilani) Postdoctoral Researcher: MPI-SWS Research Associate: UBC Software Development Engineer: Citrix R&D, India His research focuses on real-time and distributed systems, with applications in cyber-physical systems, fault tolerance, and machine learning reliability. He investigates scheduling algorithms, reliability analysis, and the integration of learning-enabled components into safety-critical systems. His work combines theoretical analysis with practical system implementations, often involving real-world testbeds and open-source tools. His recent publications span top-tier venues including RTSS, OSDI, ECRTS, DSN, and Middleware, with a strong emphasis on performance predictability, resilience of ML systems, and real-time communication. His work frequently addresses challenges in timing guarantees, fault tolerance, and system reliability in both cloud and embedded environments. SIGBED Paul Caspi Memorial Dissertation Award Best Paper Award at RTSS 2022 Distinguished Artifact Award at OSDI 2020 Best Student Paper Award at Middleware 2017 Outstanding Paper Award at RTCSA 2025 He advises several PhD students and undergraduate researchers at UBC, including Heng Zhao, Aida Aminian, Zainab Saeed Wattoo, and Philip Schowitz. He has led multiple research projects involving robotic arms, NVIDIA Holoscan, FreeRTOS, and distributed key-value stores. His lab work emphasizes reproducibility, open datasets, and practical system building. He has served on program committees for RTSS, RTAS, ECRTS, and Middleware, and contributes to journals such as Real-Time Systems and JSys.

• Electrocatalysis
• Energy Conversion
• Catalyst Design
• +3 more

Professor Yao Zheng is an ARC Future Fellow at the University of Adelaide's School of Chemical Engineering, within the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology. He specializes in catalysis and materials chemistry, focusing on energy conversion applications such as fuel cells, hydrogen production, and CO₂ conversion. His work integrates experimental and theoretical approaches, emphasizing electrocatalytic refineries and the local reaction environment theory. Key achievements include developing a scalable method for producing ultrapure hydrogen from untreated seawater via electrolysis, eliminating the need for deionized water. This innovation, protected by patents, leverages localized reaction environment control on catalyst surfaces. His research bridges materials engineering, physical chemistry, and quantum chemistry, enabling novel electrocatalysts for reactions like oxygen/hydrogen evolution and CO₂ reduction. Publications include over 200 refereed articles in top journals like Nature Energy , Science Advances , and Journal of the American Chemical Society , with an h-index of 93 (Web of Science, 2024). He has been recognized as a Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher in Chemistry since 2019.

Guanrui LiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Aerial Robotics
• Control Systems
• Robot Perception
• +3 more

Guanrui Li is an Assistant Professor at Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Robotics Engineering Department and the director of the Aerial-robot Control and Perception Lab (ACP Lab). He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from NYU (2024), an M.S. in Robotics from the University of Pennsylvania (2018), and a B.E. in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics from Sun Yat-sen University (2016). His research focuses on aerial robotics, including control methodologies for collaborative transportation, human-robot interaction, and perception-aware systems. Key contributions include Hybrid Perception-Aware MPC frameworks, cooperative manipulation algorithms, and simulation tools like RotorTM. Education: Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering, NYU (2024) M.S., Robotics, University of Pennsylvania (2018) B.E., Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Sun Yat-sen University (2016) Research Interests: Control and perception of aerial robots, human-robot collaboration, cooperative manipulation, and autonomous systems. Notable work addresses challenges in payload transportation, sensor fusion, and safety-critical navigation. Awards: NSF CPS Rising Stars (2023) Outstanding Deployed System Paper Finalist (IEEE ICRA 2022) NYU Dante Youla Award (2022) NYU Outstanding Dissertation Award (2024) Lab & Team: ACP Lab focuses on advancing aerial robotics through interdisciplinary research. Current projects include mixed reality interfaces for human-robot interaction and fault-tolerant control systems. Recent collaborations include workshops on Rust for Robotics (ICRA 2025) and embodied-AI for aerial systems (ICUAS 2025).

• machine learning
• robotics
• machine vision
• +9 more

Dr. Hamidreza Mohades Kasaei is an Associate Professor in the Department of Artificial Intelligence at the University of Groningen, Netherlands. He holds positions in both the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the Faculty of Medical Sciences/UMCG, focusing on Robotics and image-guided minimally-invasive surgery. His work bridges theoretical advances in machine learning with practical robotic applications. Dr. Kasaei's research focuses on developing algorithms for adaptive perception systems through interactive environment exploration and open-ended learning. His specific interests include 3D object perception, grasp affordance detection, object manipulation, and active perception. He has evaluated his research on various robotic platforms including PR2, UR5e, Kinova, Franka robotic arms, and humanoid robots. His work enables robots to learn from past experiences and intelligently interact with non-expert human users using data-efficient techniques. Analysis of his recent publications reveals strong trends toward increasingly sophisticated manipulation capabilities, particularly in dual-arm coordination and handling dense clutter. There's a clear progression toward integrating language models with robotic control systems, as seen in works like 'Lifelong Robot Library Learning' and 'Towards Open-World Grasping with Large Vision-Language Models.' His research consistently addresses real-world challenges in agricultural robotics, assistive technologies, and service robotics applications. Gratama Science Award (2022) Google Research Scholar Award in Machine Learning (2023) Outstanding Associate Editor for IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters (2023) Dr. Kasaei has successfully supervised multiple PhD students including Zhenxing Zhang (thesis on 'Generative Adversarial Networks for Diverse and Explainable Text-to-Image Generation') and Hamed Ayoobi (thesis on 'Explain What You See: Argumentation-Based Learning and Robotic Vision'). His research is supported by significant grants including the Google Research Scholar Award for 'Continual Robot Learning in Human-centered Environments' and various conference organization roles including workshops at RSS 2023 and NeurIPS 2022. He leads the Lifelong Interactive Robot Learning Lab (IRL-Lab), which focuses on six key research directions: Perception and Perceptual Learning, Object Grasping and Manipulation, Lifelong Interactive Robot Learning, Dual-Arm Manipulation, Dynamic Robot Motion Planning, and Exploiting Multimodality. The lab develops cutting-edge approaches for robots to learn in open-ended fashion through interaction with non-expert human users, with applications in assistive robotics for people with disabilities.

Gokhan PekcanView profile

Professor

• Earthquake Engineering
• Structural Dynamics
• Seismic Hazard Mitigation
• +3 more

Gokhan Pekcan is a Professor at the University of Nevada, Reno, serving as Graduate Program Director and Associate Chair for Graduate Affairs. His research focuses on earthquake engineering, structural dynamics, seismic hazard mitigation, and structural health monitoring. Key research areas include: Seismic response of bridges and buildings under torsional ground motions Development of active and adaptive control systems for seismic resilience Integration of machine learning and compressive sensing for structural health monitoring Experimental validation of seismic retrofit techniques Analysis of structural and nonstructural systems' vulnerability Design of energy dissipation systems for civil infrastructure Recent publications highlight his work on torsional ground motion effects, hybrid simulation methodologies, and smart material applications in bridge systems. He employs deep learning for damage detection and data compression in monitoring frameworks.

Leila Moslemi NaeniView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Project Management
• Fuzzy Methods
• Mathematical Modelling
• +5 more

Dr. Leila Moslemi Naeni is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), School of Built Environment, with a dual appointment in the Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building. She previously served as a Lecturer at UTS (2016-2018) and Sessional Lecturer at Curtin University (2015-2016). PhD in Computer Science (University of Newcastle, 2017) MSc in Industrial Engineering (Sharif University of Technology, 2007) BSc in Industrial Engineering (Iran University of Science and Technology, 2004) Her research focuses on project management under uncertainty, integrating fuzzy systems and mathematical modeling with applications in construction, ESG reporting, and disruptive technologies. She developed innovative methods for statistical control charts in project monitoring and leads research on leveraging blockchain and digital tools for sustainable infrastructure. Recent publications highlight her work on resource-constrained scheduling algorithms, ESG integration in megaprojects, and gamification in project management education. She serves as Review Editor for Frontiers in Environmental Science and on the Editorial Board of Smart and Sustainable Built Environment . 2016 PMI NSW Research Award 2022 Walt Lipke Award 2013 FEBE Postgraduate Research Prize As an active research mentor, she supervises PhD students in machine learning applications, disaster management technologies, and social infrastructure investments. Her teaching emphasizes simulation-based learning, collaborating with Oulo University (Finland) to quantify educational value.

Lacra PavelView profile

Professor

• Game Theory
• Control Theory
• Optimization
• +7 more

Lacra Pavel is a Professor in the Edward S. Rogers Sr. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. She joined the department in August 2002 after industry experience at Nortel Networks and Solinet Systems, and remains active in the System Control Group and Photonics Group. Her educational background includes: Diploma of Engineering (with distinction) in Automatic Control, Technical University Gh. Asachi of Iasi, Romania (1989) PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Queen's University at Kingston (1996) Research focuses on integrating game theory, control theory, and optimization within networked systems. She pioneered applications in noncooperative/evolutionary game theory for network control, nonlinear/robust control frameworks, and energy-efficient optical/transportation networks. Current work develops mathematical foundations for learning in games via control-theoretic approaches to enable autonomous multi-agent network optimization. Recent publications (2019-2013) reveal dominant trends: distributed Nash equilibrium seeking using passivity-based and operator-splitting methods, stability analysis for optical network power control with time-delays, and extensions to transportation systems like railway timetabling. Key subfields include graphical games, ADMM algorithms, and Lyapunov-based boundary control for distributed parameter systems. Scientific recognition includes: Fellow of the IEEE (2025) for contributions to game theory, control, and optimization for network systems Connaught New Staff Award, University of Toronto (2003) New Opportunities Infrastructure Award, CFI/OIT (2003) Award for Innovation, Solinet Systems (2001, 2002) Inventor Recognition Award, Nortel Networks (2000) She has advised over 20 graduate students including current PhD candidates and former students now at MIT, Princeton, Amazon, and Ciena. Major grants include the CFI/OIT New Opportunities Infrastructure Award (2003). Her research bridges theoretical game control with practical implementations in optical and transportation networks. As co-director of the System Control Group and member of the Photonics Group, she leads teams developing algorithms for autonomous network optimization. Current projects focus on stochastic approximation methods for multi-agent learning and energy-efficient network design.

James StaplesView profile

Professor

• Medical Anthropology
• Anthropology of Global Health
• Anthropology of Food
• +12 more

Professor James Staples is a prominent social anthropologist at Brunel University London, affiliated with the Department of Anthropology within the College of Business, Arts and Social Sciences. His research focuses on medical anthropology, disability, food, and identity in South Asia, particularly India. He is actively engaged in fieldwork, teaching, and academic leadership, including roles as Divisional Senior Tutor and Director of the South Asia Studies Research Group. PhD in Social Anthropology, SOAS, University of London (2003) BA (Hons) in Social Anthropology, SOAS, University of London (1990) PG Cert, Brunel University (2008) James Staples' research explores the social and cultural dimensions of bodily difference, leprosy, disability, suicide, and food practices in South India. His work combines ethnography with deep engagement on identity, stigma, and personhood. He has conducted long-term fieldwork in a South Indian leprosy colony since 1984, producing rich biographical and ethnographic insights. His recent publications reflect a strong trajectory in food anthropology and identity politics, especially regarding beef consumption and caste. Articles and books such as 'Sacred Cows and Chicken Manchurian' and 'Blurring Bovine Boundaries' analyze how food becomes a site of political and social contestation. His earlier work on leprosy, disability, and suicide continues to inform contemporary debates in medical anthropology. He frequently collaborates with scholars like Rebecca Marsland and Michele Friedner, and his interdisciplinary approach spans health, ethics, and social change. James Staples has received research funding from the ESRC and British Academy for projects on suicide, beef politics, and food mobility. He has served as External Examiner at prestigious institutions including the University of Cambridge, Oxford, and SOAS, reflecting his academic standing. Co-editor, Medical Anthropology: Cross-cultural Studies in Health and Illness (2021–2025) Vice-President, Royal Anthropological Institute (2015–2018) Chair, Publications Committee, Royal Anthropological Institute (2013–) Editorial board member, Ethnographica: Journal of Culture and Disability He supervises PhD students on topics ranging from obesity and policing to maternal health and sterilization in India. His leadership in research groups like CRIMA and his editorial roles demonstrate his commitment to shaping the field. James Staples combines rigorous ethnography with public engagement, contributing to debates on climate change and health, communal tensions, and the future of medical anthropology.

• Applied and developmental psychology
• Social and personality psychology
• Clinical and health psychology
• +7 more

Assoc Prof Jason Skues is an Associate Professor in the School of Health Sciences at Swinburne University of Technology, where he contributes significantly to research, teaching, and PhD supervision. His work focuses on mental health, identity development, cultural intelligence, and psychological wellbeing across diverse populations including university students, prisoners, vocational trainees, and emerging adults. University: Swinburne University of Technology School: School of Health Sciences Academic Rank: Associate Professor Email: jskues@swin.edu.au His research interests span applied and developmental psychology, social and personality psychology, and clinical and health psychology. He investigates mental health literacy, cyberbullying, identity processes, and the psychological impact of educational and vocational experiences. His work often employs qualitative and mixed methods to explore complex human behaviors and interventions. The most recent publications show a strong trend toward mental health in educational and vocational contexts, prison mental health, cultural intelligence development through international exchange, and cyberbullying in emerging adults. His research consistently addresses real-world applications, aiming to improve training, policy, and psychological support systems. Office of Learning and Teaching (OLT) Citation (2012) Jason Skues supervises a wide range of PhD projects, particularly in identity development, mental health interventions, cyberbullying, and educational psychology. He has secured multiple competitive research grants from bodies including the Department of Justice, Department of Defence, and St. John's University, supporting studies on sleep problems, smoke-free prisons, and human-machine interface technologies. His collaborative network includes researchers across psychology, nursing, education, and forensic science. He leads and contributes to research teams focused on mental health in higher education, justice care, and vocational training. His work with simulated persons in nursing education and prison-based mental health programs highlights his commitment to innovative, evidence-based interventions.

Tom F.A. de GreefView profile

Professor

• Synthetic Biology
• Molecular Computing
• Engineered Living Systems
• +4 more

Tom F.A. de Greef is a Full Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology's Biomedical Engineering department, leading pioneering research at the intersection of synthetic biology, molecular computing, and engineered living systems. He founded the Center of Living Technologies and serves as a Core Professor at the Institute for Complex Molecular Systems (ICMS). Key research areas: Biological Computing Devices, DNA-based Data Storage, Engineered Living Materials, Synthetic Cell Engineering, Digital Chemistry, and Protocell Communication. His work has resulted in over 100 publications in Nature , Nature Chemistry , and Nature Nanotechnology , supported by prestigious awards including ERC Consolidator, Starting, and PoC grants, as well as NWO's VICI, VIDI, and VENI grants. He received the Cram-Lehn-Pedersen Prize in 2017 and was named a Groundbreaking TU/e Researcher in 2022. Leadership roles: Founding member of Center of Living Technologies, Principal Investigator at TU/e, and Fellow of the Netherlands Academy of Engineering. He supervises a large research group with >15 PhD students and leads collaborations across international institutions, focusing on programmable molecular systems and sustainable technologies aligned with UN SDGs.

Brett CarterView profile

Associate Professor

• Politics in autocracies
• Chinese politics
• African politics
• +5 more

Brett Carter is an Associate Professor in the Department of Political Science and International Relations at the University of Southern California and a Hoover Fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution. He is also a faculty affiliate at Stanford's Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law (CDDRL) and was previously a CDDRL Visiting Scholar (2020-2021). He received his Ph.D. in Political Science from Harvard University, where he was a fellow at the Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies. His academic journey includes previous fellowships at the Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies and Stanford's Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law. Carter's research focuses on politics in the world's autocracies, with particular expertise in Chinese and African authoritarian regimes. His work examines how autocratic governments maintain power through propaganda, digital repression, and strategic responses to international pressure. He has developed innovative methodological approaches to study sensitive political topics in closed societies, including experimental designs to measure public opinion in China. His research bridges comparative politics, international relations, and methodology, with a focus on understanding the evolving tactics of authoritarian governance in the 21st century. Carter's recent publications analyze China's export of surveillance technology, the concealment of political opposition in authoritarian contexts, and the survival strategies of African autocrats in the post-Cold War era. Carter's scholarly contributions have been recognized with several prestigious awards. His book Propaganda in Autocracies received the International Journal of Press/Politics Hazel Gaudet-Erskine Best Book Award. The work also earned Honorable Mention for the Luebbert Award for the Best Book in Comparative Politics and Honorable Mention for the APSA Democracy & Autocracy Section's Best Book Award. These accolades reflect the significant impact of his research on understanding authoritarian information control and propaganda strategies. His research has been generously supported by major funding organizations including the National Science Foundation, United States Institute of Peace, Social Science Research Council, Guggenheim Foundation, Smith Richardson Foundation, the Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation, the Center for International Studies at USC, the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University, and the Institute for Quantitative Social Science at Harvard University. These grants have enabled extensive field research and methodological innovation in studying autocratic politics. Carter is actively engaged with policy communities and public discourse. He contributes to the National Endowment for Democracy's Power 3.0 project, African Arguments, and Africa is a Country. His research has been featured in major media outlets including The New York Times and NPR's Radio Lab, demonstrating the real-world relevance of his scholarly work on authoritarianism and democratic resilience. He is also an occasional contributor to Political Violence at a Glance and maintains an active scholarly presence through his work with academic journals such as the Journal of Politics , British Journal of Political Science , and Journal of Democracy .

• Psychiatric Nursing
• Mental Health
• Special Needs Children Care
• +7 more

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Havva KAÇAN is a distinguished academic in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Kastamonu University, Turkey, specializing in Nursing with a focus on Psychiatric Nursing. She currently serves as Department Head and has held academic positions since 1998, progressing from Teaching Staff to her current role as Associate Professor since 2023. Her career spans over 25 years of dedicated service in nursing education and research. Doctorate in Nursing (2011-2014) - Istanbul Science University, Health Sciences Institute Master's in Fundamentals of Nursing (1996-1999) - Hacettepe University, Institute of Health Sciences Bachelor's in Nursing (1991-1995) - Hacettepe University, School of Nursing Dr. KAÇAN's research interests center around psychiatric nursing, mental health, and special needs care, with particular expertise in autism spectrum disorders, caregiver burden, and elderly mental health. Her work bridges clinical practice with academic research, focusing on practical interventions that improve quality of life for vulnerable populations including children with disabilities, their families, and elderly individuals. She has developed numerous psychoeducation programs addressing anxiety, stress management, and coping strategies. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on evidence-based interventions for special needs populations, particularly examining caregiver burden, psychological resilience, and mental health outcomes. Her work increasingly incorporates disaster mental health perspectives, particularly regarding psychological first aid for children with special needs. The interdisciplinary nature of her research connects psychiatric nursing with social psychology, geriatrics, and women's health. Prof.Dr.Perihan Velioğlu Hemşirelik Fonu Award (2025) Project Incentive Award from Kastamonu University (2024) Project Incentive Award from Özel Birey ve Aileler Dayanışma Derneği (2024) Ruh Sağlığını Koruma recognition (2021) Poster Presentation First Prize from Sağlıkla Hemşirelik Dergisi (2013) Dr. KAÇAN has successfully led multiple research projects, including TÜBİTAK-funded initiatives focusing on inclusive community practices for individuals with special needs and scientific education activities. She has served as principal investigator and consultant for numerous student research projects, demonstrating strong commitment to mentoring the next generation of nursing professionals. Her collaborative work spans multiple Turkish universities including Dicle University, Mardin Artuklu University, and Hacettepe University. As Department Head at Kastamonu University's Faculty of Health Sciences, she leads a team focused on psychiatric nursing education and research. Her leadership extends to coordinating interdisciplinary approaches for special needs children and their families, integrating insights from psychology, social work, and medical disciplines to create comprehensive care models.

Yun-Bao JiangView profile

Professor

• Supramolecular photochemical sensing
• Fluorescence chemosensors
• Chiral induction/amplification/memory
• +3 more

Professor Yun-Bao Jiang is a full Professor in the Department of Chemistry, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xiamen University, China. Since obtaining his PhD from the same university in 1990 he has built an internationally recognized research programme in supramolecular photochemical sensing, chiral amplification and single-molecule fluorescence spectroscopy, publishing >200 papers and accumulating >7 000 citations. Education BS 1984 – Xiamen University MS 1987 – Xiamen University PhD 1990 – Xiamen University (Advisor: Prof. Chen Guozhen) Research interests Jiang’s group develops photo-induced electron/proton-transfer systems for fluorescence sensing and biomolecular recognition. Core themes include: (i) signal amplification via controlled aggregation; (ii) chiral induction, memory and amplification in helical supramolecular polymers; (iii) single-molecule detection by fluorescence correlation spectroscopy; and (iv) designer chemosensors for saccharides, amino-acids, anions and heavy-metal ions. Recent work Recent articles (2022-2025) exploit π-conjugated molecular tubes, Ag(I)-thiol coordination polymers and peptide-derived azamacrocycles to create unprecedented anti-S-shaped CD-ee correlations, heterochiral β-turn scaffolds and 2-D supramolecular arrays, pushing the envelope of chiral sensing and optical imaging. Honours & awards Ministry of Education Natural Science Second Prize Chinese Chemical Society Young Chemist Award China Youth Science & Technology Award (5th) Fok Ying-Tong Young Teacher Award Fujian “Yunsheng” Youth Science & Technology Award State Council Special Government Allowance Humboldt Foundation Fellowship Volkswagen Foundation Research Grant Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (2014) Grants & advising He currently leads three ongoing NSFC projects (2023-2026) on sub-nanometre Ag + -thiol coordination polymers, 2-D π-tube arrays and precision construction of multi-level chiral materials. A 30-member team (post-docs, PhD and Master candidates) operates in four contiguous laboratories (Rooms 531-538) equipped with home-built nanosecond lifetime spectrometers, FCS setups and modern synthetic facilities. Editorial & outreach roles Jiang serves on the editorial/advisory boards of ACS Sensors , Supramolecular Chemistry , Photochem. Photobiol. Sci. , Analytical Chemistry and several Chinese journals, and is a council member of the Chinese Chemical Society.

• Body Image
• Eating Disorder Prevention
• Measures Validation
• +6 more

Kirsty Garbett is a Senior Research Fellow at the Centre for Appearance Research, University of the West of England (UWE Bristol). She specializes in applied body image research, focusing on developing and validating interventions to improve body confidence across diverse populations. Her work spans cross-cultural adaptations of body image programs in India, Indonesia, and Brazil, emphasizing scalability and digital delivery. Key areas: Body image interventions, social media impact, cosmetic procedures, psychosocial measurement tools Collaborations: Dove Self-Esteem Project, international academics, media experts Methods: RCTs, cross-cultural validation, systematic reviews Kirsty's recent research includes systematic reviews of cosmetic surgery outcomes, social media-based interventions for Indonesian women, and school programs for adolescents. She also investigates the validation of psychological tools like the Body Esteem Scale and ChEDE-Q across languages and cultures. Her publications highlight trends in digital interventions , cross-cultural adaptation , and psychosocial measurement , with a focus on low- and middle-income settings. While no scientific awards are listed, her work demonstrates rigorous methodological innovation in scaling evidence-based programs. Qualifications: DPhil in Health Psychology (UWE Bristol, 2022), MSc in Health Psychology (Nottingham, 2013), BSc in Psychology (Strathclyde, 2011).