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Jean-Daniel JacobView profile

Associate Professor

• Psychiatric nursing
• Forensic nursing
• Critical theory
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Jean-Daniel Jacob is an Associate Professor in the School of Nursing at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, currently on academic leave. His research focuses on critical and sociopolitical aspects of psychiatric nursing, power dynamics, ethics, and violence risk management in forensic settings. University of Ottawa - Ph.D. Nursing (2010) University of Ottawa - M.Sc.N (accelerated) (2006) University of Ottawa - B.Sc.N (2005) Research themes include: critical theory applications in nursing; sociopolitical analysis of healthcare institutions; violence and risk management in forensic psychiatry; ethical implications of security imperatives; deconstruction of expert psychiatric discourse; and Foucauldian analysis of healthcare systems. Key article trends show expertise in critical discourse analysis of forensic nursing practices (5/15), institutional violence and risk management (4/15), ethical implications of security measures (3/15), and theoretical applications of Foucault's ideas (3/15). Recent work emphasizes spatial dynamics in nursing research and redefining medicalization processes. Jacob served as Chair of the University Research Chair in Forensic Nursing (2009-2018) and currently chairs Droit-Accès de l'Outaouais, a mental health rights advocacy organization. His work critically examines power structures in psychiatric institutions, focusing on control measures, abjection theory, and the paradox of providing care within carceral environments. Research frequently employs qualitative methods and poststructuralist frameworks.

Hung LaView profile

Associate Professor

• Robotics
• Computer Vision
• Control Systems
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Hung La is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno's College of Engineering. He directs the Advanced Robotics and Automation Lab, focusing on robotic systems for infrastructure inspection (culverts, bridges), autonomous navigation, and control systems. His research integrates computer vision, machine learning, and multi-agent systems to develop field-deployable robotic solutions. La's publications demonstrate expertise in robotic perception (3D registration, SLAM), control systems (quadrotors, climbing robots), and secure machine learning. Recent work emphasizes practical applications in civil infrastructure inspection, warehouse automation, and medical robotics. His research consistently combines theoretical advances with hardware implementations for real-world deployment.

Susanna HoView profile

Professor

• Judgment and Decision Making
• Big Data and Data Analytics
• Management Turnovers
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Susanna Ho is a Professor at the Research School of Accounting, Australian National University (ANU). She holds a PhD from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (2004) and has held academic roles at the University of Melbourne (2004–2008) and ANU since 2008, where she became a full Professor in 2013. Her research focuses on decision-making, big data analytics, internal control weaknesses, and social media ethics. She has published in top journals like MIS Quarterly and serves as Senior Editor for MIS Quarterly and co-editor for special issues on Fake News and Next-Generation IS Theories. Education : PhD in Information Systems, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (2004) Research Interests : Judgment and decision-making in auditing and IT governance Big data analytics and its ethical implications Social media's role in corporate responsibility Mobile health service adoption and personalization Recent Research Trends : Her articles emphasize cybersecurity governance, HCI frameworks for detecting deception, and strategic IT control mechanisms. She explores how emotional factors influence health technology adoption and the impact of CIO leadership on organizational IT resilience. Awards : 2020 Vice-Chancellor’s Citation for Teaching Excellence 2018 MISQ Outstanding Associate Editor Award 2010 Information Systems Research Best Reviewer Grants and Supervision : Lead researcher on projects like 'Enhancing Auditors' Professional Scepticism' (2018–2022) and 'CIOs in IT Controls' (2021) Registered to supervise research students but no named advisees listed Labs/Teams : Active in editorial roles and conference organizing, contributing to the ICIS and PACIS communities through research tracks and doctoral mentoring.

• Autonomous Systems
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
• Artificial Intelligence
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Professor Jon Platts is the Dean of Cardiff School of Technologies and a Professor of Autonomous Systems at Cardiff Metropolitan University. He holds a BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Bradford, an MSc in Aerosystems Engineering, and a PhD in Self-Organising Fuzzy Logic from Loughborough University. With a career spanning the UK Royal Air Force and industry roles at QinetiQ, he specializes in autonomous systems, UAVs, and cybersecurity. He is a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology, with affiliations to the Institution of Measurement and Control and the International Council on Systems Engineering. His research focuses on advancing autonomous systems, IoT applications, cybersecurity in multinational operations, and ethical AI. Recent work includes smart water management, metaverse security, and sustainable hospitality technologies. He collaborates with organizations like Dstl, BAE Systems, and Thales UK, emphasizing cross-disciplinary and industry-academia partnerships. Key achievements include leading QinetiQ’s autonomy division, shaping defense research programs, and publishing widely on UAV control, AI ethics, and IoT. Awards include his IET Fellowship and Chartered Engineer status. His leadership drives innovation in Cardiff School of Technologies’ research centers like the Centre for Industry 4.0 and Blockchain Research.

• Tectonics
• Geophysics
• Seismic Analysis
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Dr. Rebecca Bell is a Lecturer in Geology and Geophysics at Imperial College London, part of the Faculty of Engineering. She holds a PhD in Marine Geophysics from the University of Southampton and a Master's in Earth Science from the University of Oxford. Her research focuses on tectonic evolution, utilizing seismic and drilling data to study subduction zone fault mechanics and rift development. Key affiliations include the Basins Research Group, the Grantham Institute, and the Imperial Centre for Geohazards. Her work addresses critical questions such as controls on subduction zone fault behavior and the dynamics of continental rifting. Recent projects include deploying seismometers in New Zealand to study slow slip events and leveraging machine learning for earthquake hazard assessment. She has held prestigious roles like the Imperial College Research Fellowship (2012–2017) and editorial positions in journals like Basin Research . Teaching accolades include winning the Best Feedback Award in 2013 and being shortlisted in 2016. Her research has been widely featured in media outlets like Nature World News and Aljazeera America . Her publications span seismic imaging, CO2 migration, and fault mechanics, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach. Ongoing initiatives include fully funded PhD and postdoctoral positions investigating subduction zone seismic behavior, emphasizing fault zone properties and their societal implications.

• Statistics
• Management
• Economics
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Adam Depta is a researcher at the Institute of Management under the Faculty of Organization and Management at Lodz University of Technology. His primary research focuses on multidimensional statistical analyses across management, engineering, healthcare, and social sciences. Key areas include econometric methods in economic analyses, risk assessment in capital markets, quality of life measurements, and healthcare system challenges. He actively participates in professional societies such as the Polish Statistical Society and the Classification and Data Analysis Section (SKAD). His work integrates statistical methodologies with practical applications in organizational management, environmental health, and education technologies. Research interests emphasize quantitative approaches to understand consumer behavior, healthcare outcomes, and workplace dynamics. Recent studies explore the impact of environmental pollutants on athlete performance, e-learning effectiveness in Polish universities, and patient safety in primary care. He also investigates factors influencing employee and student well-being in remote work and academic settings. Dr. Depta contributes to interdisciplinary projects, including process optimization in manufacturing and quality control systems. His professional affiliations include membership in the Polish Teachers' Union and the Carpathian Scientific and Educational Society, reflecting his commitment to academic collaboration and educational improvement.

Ulrich SiebererView profile

Professor

• Institutional Change in Parliaments
• Political Parties
• Legislative Studies
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Ulrich Sieberer is a Professor of Empirical Political Science and Director of the Bamberg Graduate School of Social Sciences (BAGSS) at the University of Bamberg. He previously held positions at the Universities of Konstanz and Mannheim, and served as a visiting professor at the University of Vienna. His research focuses on institutional change in parliaments and governments, political parties, legislative studies, coalition research, and judicial politics. He authored a monograph, Parliaments as Electoral Bodies , and has published extensively in leading journals like the British Journal of Political Science and European Journal of Political Research. As Director of BAGSS since 2020, he oversees graduate studies in social sciences. He is also Deputy Head of the Department of Political Science and Deputy Ombudsperson at the Leibniz Institute for Educational Trajectories (LIfBi). His research projects include studies on parliamentary voting behavior, portfolio design in coalition governments, and legislative agenda-setting in European parliaments. Key awards include the Best JLS Paper of the Past 20 Years Award (2015) and a Fritz-Thyssen Prize nomination (2009). His work bridges comparative politics with institutional analysis, emphasizing parliamentary dynamics and political competition.

Ilgaz CakinView profile

Research Fellow

• Wastewater Treatment
• Environmental Microbiology
• Constructed Wetlands
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Ilgaz Cakin is a Research Fellow at the Environmental Research Institute, University of the Highlands and Islands, based in Thurso, United Kingdom. Their research focuses on sustainable wastewater treatment technologies for Scottish whisky distilleries, particularly using constructed wetlands and metagenomic barcoding to understand microbial community dynamics. Their PhD work explores optimizing reed bed systems for distillery effluent treatment through advanced ecological and molecular analyses. Research Interests: Ilgaz’s work integrates microbial ecology, environmental engineering, and sustainable technologies to enhance wastewater treatment efficiency. They investigate factors influencing treatment variability in reed beds, leveraging metagenomic tools to link microbial community structures with system performance. Key projects include biochar-based pretreatment methods and substrate comparison studies for constructed wetlands. Publications (2024-2025): Ilgaz has published on topics such as microbial dynamics in distillery wetlands, biochar applications for pollution control, and wildlife toxicology studies. Their articles highlight interdisciplinary approaches to environmental challenges, including lead ammunition impacts on wildlife and peatland restoration effects. Awards: No scientific awards explicitly mentioned in the text. Supervisors: Dr. M.A. Taggart, Dr. B. Morrissey, Dr. L. Marcello, and Prof. P.P.J. Gaffney supervised Ilgaz’s doctoral thesis titled Understanding how microbial community contributes to wastewater treatment performance in constructed wetlands within Scotch whisky distilleries (2025). Collaborations: Ilgaz has collaborated with researchers across environmental microbiology, chemical engineering, and conservation biology, as evidenced by co-authored papers and interdisciplinary projects. Their work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to clean water and responsible consumption.

• Earthquake Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Seismic Resilience
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Roberto Andreotti serves as a Research Fellow in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Trento, Italy. His work focuses on advancing seismic resilience through innovative structural systems and experimental validation methodologies. His research spans: Earthquake Engineering Structural Dynamics of Steel/Composite Systems Replaceable Dissipative Components Hybrid Simulation Techniques Seismic Resilience Quantification Specializing in experimental validation of novel structural concepts, he develops repairable systems that maintain functionality post-earthquake through strategically designed replaceable elements. Analysis of his 2022-2025 publications reveals consistent focus on experimental validation of replaceable connection systems for steel/composite structures. His work integrates full-scale hybrid simulations with probabilistic modeling to quantify seismic demand and resilience, emphasizing practical repairability metrics. Key contributions include impact mass damper optimization and high-strength steel applications for coupling beams. Collaborating extensively with Nicola Tondini, Oreste S. Bursi, and Alessio Bonelli, his research demonstrates strong industry-academia integration through real-scale testing protocols. Current projects indicate progression toward AI-enhanced seismic demand modeling and multi-hazard resilience frameworks.

Emma Hodson-ToleView profile

Professor

• Biomechanics
• Muscle Physiology
• Neurodegenerative Diseases
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Professor Emma Hodson-Tole is a leading researcher in neuromuscular biomechanics at Manchester Metropolitan University , where she investigates the interplay between skeletal muscle anatomy, physiology, and neurodegenerative diseases like Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Her work integrates ultrasound imaging and electromyography to develop innovative tools for measuring muscle health and disease progression. PhD from University of London (Structure & Motion Laboratory, Royal Veterinary College, 2007) Postdoctoral Fellow, School of Applied Physiology, Georgia Institute of Technology Current Professor of Neuromuscular Biomechanics at Manchester Metropolitan University Her research focuses on: Diagnosis and monitoring of neurodegenerative diseases Mechanisms of motor unit recruitment and variability in neuro-motor control Biomedical imaging techniques for skeletal muscle Applications of signal processing and computer vision in neuromuscular studies Recent publications highlight her work on: Evaluating digital monitoring tools for MND progression Age-related muscle changes and mobility limitations Ultrasound-based fasciculation detection Muscle architecture during dynamic movements Scientific awards include the Sir Henry Wellcome Postdoctoral Fellowship . Her projects, funded by the MRC MND Accelerator and The MND Association , aim to improve early MND diagnosis and personalized care through remote monitoring and advanced imaging. She collaborates with institutions like Kings College London , University College London , and healthcare providers in Salford and Sheffield. Teaching emphasizes skeletal muscle function and peripheral nervous system behaviors in courses such as BSc Human Physiology and MSc Human Physiology . She supervises undergraduate and postgraduate students and is involved in public engagement via projects like Star Cells , a neurophysiology-inspired dance collaboration with The Physiological Society .

• Machine Learning
• Cybersecurity
• Biometric Authentication
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Dr Wencheng Yang is a Senior Lecturer in Computing at the School of Mathematics, Physics and Computing , University of Southern Queensland. He holds a PhD in Computing from UNSW, an MSc from Korea, and a BMgmt from Wuhan University of Technology. His research spans multiple domains including machine learning security , biometric authentication , privacy-preserving systems , and IoT applications . Education : BMgmt (Wuhan University of Technology), MSc (Korea), PhD (UNSW) Yang’s work emphasizes privacy and security in AI systems, particularly in biometric authentication (e.g., fingerprint, face, ECG) and IoT security. His recent publications focus on model inversion attacks , homomorphic encryption , and federated learning for healthcare applications. Key trends include secure face-swapping , Alzheimer’s disease prediction , and anti-forensic detection . His research has been cited 3378 times, with 1458 total downloads and 31 monthly views. While no explicit scientific awards are listed, his interdisciplinary work bridges computer science , healthcare , and cryptography . Current projects include privacy-preserving frameworks for implantable medical devices and military health systems .

• Nanoporous metals
• Electrochemical biosensors
• Multifunctional neural interfaces
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Erkin Şeker, Ph.D. , is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of California, Davis, where he also serves as Co-Director of the Center for Neuroengineering and Medicine and Chair of the Designated Emphasis in Neuroengineering . His research integrates micro- and nanofabrication, electrochemical biosensors, multifunctional neural interfaces, and microfluidic tissue chips to address challenges in healthcare and life-science miniaturization. Education: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, University of Virginia (2007) Research Interests Prof. Şeker’s group operates at the intersection of nanoporous metals , microfluidics , and device engineering . Current thrusts include: Nanostructured electrochemical biosensors for nucleic-acid detection in food safety, water quality, and medical diagnostics. Multifunctional biomedical device coatings that combine neural recording with on-demand drug delivery to combat epilepsy and other neurological disorders. Nanoporous metal morphology libraries for high-throughput investigation of structure–property relationships. Microphysiological models of neuroinflammation and gut–brain-axis interactions using tri-culture tissue chips. Publication Trends Over the past decade the group has produced >80 peer-reviewed articles spanning Analytical Chemistry , ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces , Advanced Functional Materials , Lab on a Chip , and Journal of Neuroinflammation . The work reveals a clear trajectory from fundamental studies of nanoporous gold mechanics and surface chemistry to translational applications in closed-loop neural control, nucleic-acid diagnostics, and tissue-level disease models. Scientific Awards & Honors NSF CAREER Award NIH NIBIB Trailblazer Award UC Davis Academic Senate Distinguished Graduate and Professional Teaching Award UC Davis Graduate Studies Distinguished Graduate and Postdoctoral Mentorship Award BMES Cellular & Molecular Bioengineering Young Innovator Next Level Research Award (College of Engineering) Fund for Medical Discovery Award (Massachusetts General Hospital) Elevation to IEEE Senior Member Advising & Funding Prof. Şeker has mentored >25 Ph.D. and M.S. students and numerous undergraduates. Active funding includes NSF, NIH (NIBIB, NINDS, NIA, NCCIH), USDA-NIFA, UC Lab Fees, and industry partnerships totaling several million dollars. He is PI or Co-PI on grants such as: "NeuralStorm: Taking Neuroengineering by Storm" (NSF NRT) "Closed-Loop Electro-Fermentation…" (USDA-NIFA) "Next-Generation Neural Interfaces Based on Axonal Confinement…" (NIH NIBIB Trailblazer) "A Scalable Primary Cortical Tri-Culture Model…" (NIH R03) Labs & Teams He directs the Şeker Research Group , a multidisciplinary team of graduate students, post-docs, and undergraduates housed in the UC Davis College of Engineering. Shared resources include College clean-room facilities, the Center for Neuroengineering and Medicine, and collaborative ties with the UC Davis Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Environmental Health Sciences Center.

Chang-qing XuView profile

Professor

• Photonics Engineering
• Biomedical Engineering
• Nonlinear Optics
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Professor Chang-qing Xu is a faculty member in the Faculty of Engineering at McMaster University , holding the position of Professor in Engineering Physics and serving as an Associate Member of the McMaster School of Biomedical Engineering. He is currently accepting graduate students. Education : Ph.D. in Applied Physics, University of Tokyo (1991) M.Sc. in Physics, University of Science and Technology of China (1987) B.Sc. in Physics, University of Science and Technology of China (1985) Research Interests : Prof. Xu specializes in photonic devices, nonlinear optical materials, optical sensors, and laser applications. His work bridges photonics engineering with biomedical diagnostics, focusing on integrated photonic-microfluidic systems for health monitoring and environmental analysis. Recent Research Trends : His publications highlight advancements in mid-infrared laser sources, quantum networking schemes, and microfluidic cytometry for molecular detection. Key areas include speckle reduction in laser projection, polarization-insensitive grating couplers, and biomedical sensor development using periodically poled lithium niobate (PPLN). Scientific Awards : NSERC Alliance Grants (2024) for quantum research Global Water Futures Grant (2020) for water monitoring projects Advising and Grants : Prof. Xu mentors graduate students in projects involving quantum communication, optical biosensors, and laser engineering. His research is supported by significant grants from NSERC and Global Water Futures. Labs and Teams : He operates the photonic-microfluidic integrated device lab (JHE 214) at McMaster, focusing on compact optical sensors and biomedical diagnostic platforms.

• Phytopathology
• Biochemistry
• Plant Biology
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Adrien Gauthier is a teacher-researcher in phytopathology at UniLaSalle, affiliated with the AGHYLE research unit on its Rouen campus. His academic role combines teaching in the Agrobiosciences department with research focused on plant disease mechanisms, biocontrol strategies, and plant-microbe interactions. Education: Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology (2009) - University of Burgundy Master's in Biochemistry, Cellular and Molecular Biology (2005) - University of Burgundy Licence in Biology-Biochemistry (2003) - University of Burgundy, Dijon Research interests include phytopathology, biochemistry of plant defense mechanisms, and molecular biology of plant responses to pathogens. He investigates biocontrol agents for crop protection, microbial interactions in agricultural soils, and plant stress responses. His work emphasizes sustainable solutions for managing oomycete infections (e.g., Phytophthora infestans, Aphanomyces euteiches) in crops like tomato and pea. Collaborations include partnerships with institutions such as the University of Helsinki, Tokyo University of Science, and the John Innes Centre (UK). He serves as a reviewer for journals like Experimental Botany and Plant Science , and is an active member of the French Society of Phytopathology. His research outputs span biocontrol product development, soil microbial dynamics, and plant signaling pathways. Key themes include optimizing biocontrol efficacy, understanding root exudate-pathogen interactions, and leveraging microbial diversity for agricultural resilience.

Scott BurrisView profile

Professor

• Public Health Law
• International Public Health Law
• Legal Epidemiology
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Scott Burris is a Professor of Law at Temple Law School and Professor in Temple's School of Public Health, where he directs the Center for Public Health Law Research. He has been a faculty member at Temple since 1991 and is internationally recognized for his pioneering work in public health law, particularly in legal epidemiology, policy surveillance, and the intersection of law with HIV/AIDS policy and substance abuse. Professor Burris received his J.D. from Yale Law School and his B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis. His career began during the early days of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, where he served as an attorney at the American Civil Liberties Union, lobbying and litigating on behalf of people with HIV. He edited the first systematic legal analysis of HIV in the United States, "AIDS and the Law: A Guide for the Public" (Yale University Press, 1987). Burris's research focuses on how law influences public health and health behavior, with particular emphasis on developing theory and methods for effective local health governance. His work spans international public health law, legal epidemiology, policy surveillance, substance abuse policy, and housing law. He has made significant contributions to understanding the impact of law on HIV prevention, opioid overdose prevention, and pandemic response. His recent work increasingly examines methodological rigor in legal epidemiology, the application of artificial intelligence to legal analysis, and the relationship between housing law and health equity. His extensive publication record includes over 200 books, book chapters, articles, and reports. Recent publications demonstrate his continued leadership in advancing the science of legal epidemiology, with particular attention to methodology, policy surveillance systems, and innovative applications of technology to legal analysis. American Public Health Association Law Section Lifetime Achievement Award (2014) Jay Healey Health Law Professors award (2018) Professor Burris has served as a consultant to numerous international organizations including the United Nations Development Programme, the World Health Organization, and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. He founded the Public Health Law Research Program for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation in 2009, which has supported over 80 empirical studies of the impact of law on health. His research has been funded by major organizations including the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the Open Society Institute, the National Institutes of Health, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He is the founder of Legal Science, LLC, a private company dedicated to improving access to legal information and supporting policy surveillance practice. He also serves as an advisor to several international institutions including the Tsinghua University AIDS Institute, the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences Research Center for HIV/AIDS Public Policy, and the Program in Bioethics at Monash University. His work bridges academic research, practical application, and policy development in the field of public health law.