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Christian Wolf is a Professor of Mathematics at The City College of New York (CCNY) and a member of the doctoral faculty at the CUNY Graduate Center. He serves as the Executive Officer of the Ph.D. program in Mathematics at the Graduate Center. Wolf’s research spans the fields of ergodic theory, dynamical systems, thermodynamic formalism, computability theory, and applications to mathematical biology. Research Trends: His publications highlight intersections between dynamical systems and computability, with a focus on topological pressure, rotation sets, entropy, zero-temperature measures, and geometric properties of symbolic and smooth systems. Topics include phase transitions, localized equilibrium states, and algorithmic analysis of dynamical invariants. Scientific Awards: Simons Foundation Collaboration Grant for Mathematicians #637594 Grants and Advising: Wolf’s research on computability in dynamics and thermodynamic formalism has been supported by the Simons Foundation. He mentors students in research and independent study projects at CCNY and the Graduate Center.

• Ergodic Theory
• Dynamical Systems
• Thermodynamic Formalism
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Sonia Fliss is a Full Professor at ENSTA Paris , affiliated with the Department of Applied Mathematics and the POEMS laboratory (UMR CNRS-INRIA-ENSTA) . She teaches applied mathematics courses on partial differential equations (PDEs) , finite element methods , and periodic homogenization to undergraduate and graduate students. Doctor in Applied Mathematics (2009) Authorized to supervise research (2019) Research Interests : Sonia Fliss specializes in the modeling and numerical analysis of wave propagation in periodic, quasi-periodic, and random media . Her work includes transparent boundary conditions , guided waves , and asymptotic methods for acoustic, electromagnetic, and elastic wave phenomena . Recent Publications highlight her contributions to the Half-Space Matching Method , edge states in honeycomb structures , and scattering problems in unbounded domains . Her numerical techniques address multi-scale waveguides and time-harmonic propagation . Laboratory : As a member of the POEMS team, she collaborates on interdisciplinary projects involving mathematical analysis , computational physics , and engineering applications in domains like defence, energy, and transport .

• Wave Propagation
• Mathematical Analysis
• Numerical Analysis
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Bert Wouters is an Associate Professor at Utrecht University's Faculty of Science, affiliated with the Department of Dynamics Meteorology. He specializes in satellite-based observations of polar ice sheets and climate dynamics, with a part-time appointment since joining the Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research (IMAU) in 2015. His work focuses on global glacier mass loss, ice-sheet interactions with climate change, and sea-level rise contributions. Research interests span glaciology, satellite geodesy, and climate modeling. Key themes include: Quantifying ice-sheet mass balance using GRACE/GRACE-FO and ICESat-2 data Analyzing surface melt processes on Antarctic ice shelves Assessing impacts of Arctic warming on glacier dynamics Developing machine learning methods for remote sensing of cryospheric changes Publications emphasize Antarctic and Greenland ice-sheet vulnerabilities, with recurring themes of satellite validation, meltwater hydrology, and decadal climate variability. Research consistently integrates field data, climate models, and novel remote sensing techniques. Wouters leads projects like Future Deltas (water/climate interactions) and Eratosthenes (glacier topography via shadow motion analysis). He collaborates with international teams on IPCC-relevant assessments and edits for The Cryosphere .

• Glaciology
• Climate Change
• Sea-Level Rise
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Austin Sendek serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Stanford University, where he applies machine learning and AI to accelerate materials discovery for decarbonization. He is the Founder and CEO of Aionics, Inc., a company specializing in AI-driven battery design using high-performance computing. At Stanford, he collaborates on research initiatives spanning fundamental science to entrepreneurship mentoring. His academic background includes: B.S. in Applied Physics, UC Davis Ph.D. in Applied Physics, Stanford University Sendek's research focuses on computational materials science for battery technologies. He develops machine learning models to predict material properties, design solid-state electrolytes, and optimize battery performance. His work integrates quantum mechanical simulations with experimental data to overcome challenges in the small data regime, aiming to expedite next-generation energy storage solutions. His publication record demonstrates a strong commitment to advancing battery materials through interdisciplinary approaches. Recent work emphasizes machine learning applications for solid electrolyte discovery, interface engineering, and cathode material design. The research consistently addresses critical barriers in solid-state batteries, such as ionic conductivity and stability, while leveraging data-driven methods to navigate vast materials spaces. Awards: Forbes 30 Under 30 in Energy (2019) Sendek has mentored students as a Guest Lecturer at Columbia University and through Stanford affiliations. His leadership at Aionics, Inc., fosters a collaborative environment for AI and battery research, facilitating industry-academia partnerships and grant-funded projects. He directs Aionics, Inc., which operates at the intersection of AI and battery innovation. At Stanford, he engages with research teams to bridge computational discovery and practical battery applications.

• Materials Science
• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
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Sir Harshad Bhadeshia is a renowned Indian-British metallurgist and Professor of Metallurgy at Queen Mary University of London since 2022. Previously, he held the Emeritus Tata Steel Professorship at the University of Cambridge, where he worked from 1980 until his move to Queen Mary. His research focuses on the theory of solid-state transformations in multicomponent steels , aiming to create novel alloys and processes with minimal resource use. Education: BSc from City of London Polytechnic, PhD from University of Cambridge (1980) under David V. Edmonds Research Areas: Phase transformations in steel, computational modeling, neural networks, Bainite, welding technology, hydrogen embrittlement resistance, nanostructured materials Scientific Awards: Bessemer Gold Medal (2006), Hume Rothery Prize (1992), Rosenhain Medal (1994), Knight Bachelor (2015), Adolf Martens Medal (2017), William Menelaus Medal (2025) Editorial Roles: Editor for Materials Science and Engineering: A , Materials Science and Technology , and Science and Technology of Welding and Joining Students: Roger Reed, Rachel Thomson His Google Scholar publications (over 650) cover topics in metallurgy, phase transformations, computational modeling, hydrogen resistance, and AI in materials science, with a significant emphasis on Bainite, welds, and nanostructured steels. The SKF University Technology Centre (2009-2019) and Computational Metallurgy Laboratory (2005-18) highlight his leadership in industrial collaborations and international research. His scientific awards and fellowships (Royal Society, Royal Academy of Engineering, Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining) underscore his global recognition.

• Metallurgy
• Phase transformations in steel
• Computational modeling
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Gheorghe Craciun is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Department of Biomolecular Chemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research focuses on mathematical and computational methods in biology and medicine, particularly chemical reaction networks, dynamical systems, and their applications to biochemical processes. He has organized and participated in workshops such as the Madison Workshop on Mathematics of Reaction Networks and the AIM-style Workshop on Mathematics of Reaction Networks, fostering collaborations and advancing the field. His work bridges theoretical mathematics with practical biological modeling, including studies on neurofilament transport, gene regulatory networks, and acoustic wave turbulence. Craciun's research spans diverse areas such as mass-action kinetics, graph-theoretic stability analysis, and algebraic approaches to reaction networks. He has published extensively in journals like SIAM Journal on Applied Mathematics, Bulletin of Mathematical Biology, and Journal of Mathematical Biology, often collaborating with interdisciplinary researchers. His teaching includes courses like Math 703 and involvement in the Madison Math Circle and Putnam Club.

• Mathematical Biology
• Chemical Reaction Networks
• Dynamical Systems
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Dr. INAGAKI Tsutomu is a Visiting Professor at the Faculty of Tourism Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities (USSH), Vietnam National University-Hanoi, since 2016. Previously, he served as Professor (1998-2016), Dean (2003-2007), and Associate Professor (1987-1998) at Rikkyo University's College of Tourism. His career includes visiting professorships at Thammasat University (Thailand), University of Hawaii, and Virginia Polytechnic and State University. He is the first graduate student in tourism studies in Japan (1976). Education: 1976: MA in Social Relations, Rikkyo University 1973: BA in Tourism, College of Social Relations Dr. Inagaki's research focuses on sociological analysis of tourism's cultural dimensions, particularly the historical evolution of hill stations and formation/transformation of tourist enclaves in Southeast and South Asia. Recent works examine post-colonial reclamation of hill stations, cultural continuity in tourism spaces, and socioeconomic impacts of enclave tourism. Collaboration activities at USSH include leading Southeast Asian domestic tourism research with JSPS KAKENHI grants (until 2019) and ongoing successor projects. He provides thesis guidance for international graduate students and has developed cross-border educational programs through the Asia Jinzai Program (2006-2007). His work emphasizes international student exchange and virtual reality applications in cultural dissemination.

• Tourism Sociology
• Cultural Aspects of Tourism
• Post-colonial Studies
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Glenn Daehn is the Mars G. Fontana Professor of Metallurgical Engineering at The Ohio State University , where he has served as faculty since 1988. His work bridges materials science , advanced manufacturing , and STEM education , with leadership roles in initiatives like the Ohio Manufacturing Institute and NSF's HAMMER Center. Ph.D. & M.S., Materials Science & Engineering, Stanford University B.S., Materials Science & Engineering (departmental honors), Northwestern University Professor Daehn specializes in impulse-based manufacturing , focusing on plastic deformation , impact welding , and solid-state joining of dissimilar materials. His research drives innovations in lightweight materials, aerospace manufacturing, and biomedical device fabrication. His publications reveal a strong emphasis on dynamic material processing , robotic manufacturing , and sustainable materials systems . Recent work explores orbital cold welding and AI-enhanced surgical plate bending systems. ASM Marcus A. Grossman Young Author Award (1990) Army Research Office Young Investigator Award (1992) 2022 ASM Gold Medal Award Ranked top 2% of scientists worldwide (2021) Daehn has received multiple Lumley Research Awards and led groundbreaking projects including Metamorphic Manufacturing and Hybrid Autonomous Manufacturing . He maintains active collaborations with industry through initiatives like the Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence .

• Advanced manufacturing
• Materials processing
• Plastic deformation
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Professor Fiona McConnell is a leading political geographer at the University of Oxford , affiliated with the School of Geography and the Environment and St Catherine's College as a Tutorial Fellow. Her career spans institutions like Newcastle University (as Lecturer) and Trinity College, Cambridge (Junior Research Fellow). Education: BA in Geography, University of Cambridge (Fitzwilliam College) PhD, Queen Mary University of London McConnell's research explores governance beyond the state , focusing on stateless communities , diplomacy in marginalized spaces , and geographies of peace . She pioneers concepts like liminal geopolitics and diaspora diplomacy , examining how marginalized groups engage in statecraft and redefine legitimacy. Her recent publications reveal trends in digital diplomacy , self-determination , and legal geographies . Collaborations with scholars like Costas Constantinou, Elaine Ho, and Liam Saddington highlight her interdisciplinary approach. Scientific Awards: Philip Leverhulme Prize for Geography (2019) Back Award, Royal Geographical Society (2022) British Academy Mid-Career Fellowship (2017) McConnell supervises doctoral students in areas including contested sovereignties , digital mediation , and peacebuilding through natural resources . She leads the Gobi Framework project (2018–2021) on sustainable mining in Central Asia and co-founded the Model UNPO teaching initiative.

• Political Geography
• Diplomacy
• Mediation
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Dr. Saibal Mukhopadhyay is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he joined in 2007. He holds the Joseph M. Pettit Professorship and is recognized as an IEEE Fellow for his contributions to low-power and reliable VLSI systems. Education: BEng (Jadavpur University, India), Ph.D. (Purdue University) Labs: Gigascale Reliable Energy Efficient Nanosystem (GREEN) Lab His research focuses on VLSI Systems , Nanotechnology , and Low-Power Electronics , with emphasis on technology-circuit co-design for energy-efficient computing. Recent work explores Compute-in-Memory (CIM) architectures and Spiking Neural Networks for edge AI. Key article themes include Transformer Model Acceleration , Quantum Computing Calibration , 3D Object Detection , and Device Aging Analysis , reflecting his interdisciplinary approach bridging hardware design and machine learning. Scientific Awards IEEE Fellow (2018) ONR Young Investigator (2012) NSF CAREER Award (2011) IBM Faculty Awards (2009, 2010) Best Paper Awards (IEEE-Nano 2003, ICCD 2004)

• VLSI Systems
• Nanotechnology
• Low-Power Electronics
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Farzad Hashemi serves as an Assistant Professor at the School of Architecture + Planning within The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), affiliated with the Margie and Bill Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design. He leads the Climate-Sensitive Design Lab (CSDL), focusing on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of urban climate science, building performance, and environmental justice. Education: Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University Dr. Hashemi's research investigates urban heat island phenomena, building energy dynamics, and socio-spatial inequities in thermal exposure. His work employs advanced simulation techniques including GIS, ENVI-met, CFD, and machine learning to analyze climate impacts across diverse urban contexts. Key contributions include examining historical redlining's legacy on contemporary heat distribution, developing parametric workflows for energy modeling, and creating data-driven mitigation strategies for urban heat. His approach integrates technical building science with critical social analysis to address climate vulnerabilities in marginalized communities. His publication portfolio demonstrates consistent focus on urban heat mitigation, building energy performance, and environmental justice across multiple U.S. cities. Recent work emphasizes adaptive cooling strategies through computational modeling and examines thermal inequities through spatial analysis of social vulnerability indices. The research bridges technical climate modeling with socio-political dimensions of urban heat exposure. Honors and Awards: The 2024 ARCC Dissertation Award As director of the Climate-Sensitive Design Lab, Dr. Hashemi develops research initiatives that combine environmental simulation with community-focused design solutions. The lab's work informs both academic discourse and practical urban planning applications, particularly regarding climate adaptation in rapidly growing Sun Belt cities like San Antonio. Current projects integrate tree canopy data, occupancy patterns, and future climate scenarios to create resilient urban environments.

• Urban Climate
• Heat Islands
• Building Energy Performance
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Shelley Roff serves as Associate Professor of Architecture and Planning within the Margie and Bill Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). Her academic appointment bridges historical scholarship with contemporary architectural discourse through rigorous analysis of pre-industrial built environments. Dr. Roff's research fundamentally challenges patriarchal narratives in architectural history by excavating women's contributions to medieval and early modern construction. Her work demonstrates how female laborers, merchants, and property owners shaped urban landscapes across Spain, Catalonia, and colonial territories through meticulous examination of tax records, guild documents, and material artifacts. This feminist reclamation of architectural history reveals complex gendered economies in construction trades while analyzing how urban prosperity narratives masked socioeconomic disparities. Analysis of her publication trajectory since 2009 shows consistent methodological innovation, evolving from case studies of specific cities (Barcelona, Valencia) to broader theoretical frameworks for understanding gender in global architectural history. Her scholarship increasingly incorporates comparative colonial perspectives while maintaining primary focus on Iberian contexts, with recent work interrogating how women navigated restrictive social structures to participate in building processes. Her scholarly impact is recognized through prestigious awards: Bogliasco Fellowship (2019) from the Bogliasco Foundation for advanced research in humanities Fulbright U.S. Student Program (1995) supporting international research with the U.S. Department of State While the source material provides no details about doctoral advisees or current research grants, Dr. Roff's sustained publication record in leading architecture/history venues indicates active mentorship and research leadership. Her work with the Virtual Archive of Medieval Barcelona project demonstrates commitment to digital scholarship methodologies that preserve and reinterpret historical architectural data for contemporary pedagogy.

• Medieval Architecture
• Gender Studies in Architecture
• Urban History
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Ryan Grady is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Montana State University, affiliated with the College of Letters & Science. His research bridges geometry, topology, and quantum field theory (QFT), with a focus on derived geometry and higher Lie theory. Research Interests: His work applies QFT techniques to geometric and topological problems, explores derived algebraic structures (e.g., L-infinity spaces, cosheaves), and investigates connections between renormalization group flows and sigma models. Recent publications address K-theoretic invariants, operadic structures in topology, and algebraic models for topological field theories. Scientific Awards: Stannard Award for Graduate Teaching (2021) NExT Fellow (2019) ICCM Best Paper Award (2018) Research Enhancement Grant (2018) Member, MSU Center for Faculty Excellence (2017) Education: Ph.D. and M.S. in Mathematics from the University of Notre Dame (2012, 2009), and B.S. in Mathematics from the Colorado School of Mines (2007). Students: Co-chaired Eric Berry (PhD 2021) and Adam Howard (PhD 2021), advised Garrett Oren (MS 2021), and mentored Bryce Morrow (BS 2023).

• Geometry
• Topology
• Quantum Field Theory
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Dr. Christopher Hansen is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Chemistry at the University of New South Wales, where he conducts research at the intersection of physical chemistry, photochemistry, and atmospheric science. His work spans laboratory-based molecular spectroscopy, atmospheric chemistry modeling, and astrochemical applications, with particular expertise in UV/VUV photodissociation dynamics and spectroscopic characterization of molecular systems. Dr. Hansen's research interests focus on molecular photodissociation dynamics , atmospheric photochemistry , UV/VUV spectroscopy , and astrochemical processes . His work examines how molecules fragment following photoexcitation, with applications ranging from understanding atmospheric degradation of fluorocarbons to interstellar chemistry. He has made significant contributions to understanding the photodissociation mechanisms of molecules like CF 3 CHO, H 2 S, and various aromatic systems, with implications for atmospheric chemistry and astrochemistry. His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward interdisciplinary research connecting laboratory measurements with atmospheric and astrochemical applications. Approximately 40% of his recent work addresses atmospheric chemistry concerns, particularly fluorocarbon degradation and greenhouse gas formation, while 30% focuses on fundamental photodissociation dynamics, and 30% explores astrochemical applications related to interstellar molecular processes. Dr. Hansen actively collaborates with researchers across multiple institutions and countries, as evidenced by his extensive co-authorship network spanning Australia, Europe, and North America. His research group utilizes advanced experimental techniques including molecular beam methods, velocity map imaging, and ultrafast spectroscopy to investigate photochemical processes at the molecular level.

• Physical Chemistry
• Photochemistry
• Spectroscopy
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Kate Calder is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Statistics and Data Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin's College of Natural Sciences. She earned her B.A. in Mathematics from Northwestern University, followed by an M.S. and Ph.D. in Statistics from Duke University. Prior to joining UT in 2019, she held faculty positions at The Ohio State University for 16 years. Former co-director of NSF-funded Mathematical Biosciences Institute Associate Director of UT’s Population Research Center Chair of NIH Analytics and Statistics for Population Research Panel B Study Section Area Editor for Annals of Applied Statistics Her research develops statistical methods for complex data, including spatial statistics, Bayesian modeling, and latent space models for networks. Current projects examine: Mobile-tracking data to analyze crime patterns and social ties Youth health impacts from non-residential activity spaces Exposure assessment through hierarchical pathways models She has secured funding from NIH, NSF, and federal foundations, and was elected to leadership roles in the American Statistical Association and International Society for Bayesian Analysis. Her work emphasizes practical applications across public health, ecology, and finance. Notable achievements: Tripled department size after joining UT Launched Online Master’s in Data Science (2021), surpassing 1,000 students Introduced undergraduate major in Data Sciences (2022)

• Spatial and Spatio-Temporal Statistics
• Bayesian Statistics
• Network Analysis
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