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• Bioinformatics
• Computational Biology
• Protein Informatics
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Barış Ethem Süzek is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, Muğla Sitki Koçman University. His academic career spans institutions including Middle East Technical University (BS), Johns Hopkins University (MS), and George Mason University (PhD) in Computational Biology. He specializes in bioinformatics and computational biology, focusing on protein informatics, genetic analysis, and machine learning applications in medical research. Education BS: Middle East Technical University - Computer Engineering (1997) MS: Johns Hopkins University - Computer Science (2000) PhD: George Mason University - Computational Biology (2012) His research integrates bioinformatics with molecular dynamics, particularly in host-pathogen interactions, regenerative medicine, and genomic data analysis. He has developed machine learning tools for viral interaction prediction and variant analysis systems. His work with UniProt and cancer Biomedical Informatics Grid projects demonstrates expertise in large-scale biological data integration. Scientific awards include Collaboration, Outstanding Achievement, and Change Agent Awards from the cancer Biomedical Informatics Grid, plus multiple patent recognitions for biomedical systems. He has supervised numerous graduate students in bioinformatics, computational genetics, and forensic biology projects.

Henry H.Q. HengView profile

Professor

• Genomics
• Evolutionary Biology
• Cancer Research
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Dr. Henry H.Q. Heng is a tenured Professor of Molecular Medicine and Genetics and Pathology at Wayne State University , affiliated with the Karmanos Cancer Institute . His research spans genomics, evolutionary biology, and cancer systems theory. Education: PhD from University of Toronto (1994) Key research areas: Genomics, Evolutionary Biology, Cancer Research, Precision Medicine Dr. Heng's groundbreaking Genome Architecture Theory challenges traditional neo-Darwinism by emphasizing genomic topology and system inheritance over gene-level mechanisms. His team introduced the two-phased cancer evolution model (punctuated macroevolution followed by microevolution), explaining rapid cancer adaptation through genome chaos and non-clonal chromosome aberrations. Recent publications focus on karyotype coding , therapy-induced genome chaos, and the limitations of precision medicine approaches that ignore genomic heterogeneity. His work reveals how stress-induced genomic instability drives cancer evolution and drug resistance. 2020 PROSE Award Finalist for 'Genome Chaos: Rethinking Genetics, Evolution, and Molecular Medicine' Dr. Heng's lab develops innovative genomic techniques like high-resolution Fiber-FISH and investigates Gulf War Illness through genomic instability lens. He actively debates foundational issues in cancer research through books like 'Debating Cancer: The Paradox in Cancer Research' (2015) and 'Genome Chaos' (2019).

Patrick DesrosiersView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Dimensionality Reduction
• Dynamical Systems
• Mathematical and Computational Neuroscience
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Patrick Desrosiers serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Physics, Physical Engineering and Optics within Université Laval's Faculty of Science and Engineering, while conducting neuroscience research at the CERVO Brain Research Center. He co-directs Dynamica, a multidisciplinary complex systems research group, and participates in UNIQUE (neuroscience-AI integration) and CIMMUL (mathematical modeling applications). His academic training spans physics and mathematics at Université Laval, the University of Melbourne, and CEA-Saclay. Dr. Desrosiers' research centers on mathematical and computational neuroscience , with signature contributions in dimensionality reduction and network resilience analysis . His work bridges biological and artificial neural networks , zebrafish brain mapping , and neurovascular coupling using advanced techniques from spectral graph theory , random matrix theory , and dynamical systems . Current investigations focus on neural decoding under chronic stress and structural-functional relationships in brain networks. Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals three dominant trajectories: (1) Low-dimensional representations for predicting cognitive decline and neural dynamics, (2) Network reconstruction methodologies applied to neuroscience and biodiversity, and (3) Development of computational tools like NeuroTorch for neural data analysis. His work consistently integrates mathematical rigor with biological relevance across species and scales. His recognition includes: Professeur étoile prize for exceptional teaching (Faculty of Science and Engineering, Université Laval, 2018) As Dynamica co-director, he mentors a research team comprising Antoine Légaré, Arthur Légaré, Benjamin Claveau, Jordan Charest, Marziyeh Pourmousavi, Pierre-Luc Larouche, Vincent Savard, Vincent Thibeault, and Zahra Yazdani. His collaborative framework connects physics, mathematics, and neuroscience to address fundamental questions in neural network organization, with funding evident through sustained publication output and lab operations. Dynamica Lab ( https://dynamicalab.github.io/ ) serves as the operational hub for his interdisciplinary research, maintaining active collaboration with CERVO Brain Research Center and international institutions.

• Analytical Chemistry
• Phenolic Compounds Analysis
• Chromatography Techniques
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Maja M. Natić is a Full Professor in the Department of Analytical Chemistry at the Faculty of Chemistry, University of Belgrade . She has held various academic roles since her professional associate appointment in 1999, including Researcher-intern, Assistant Trainee, Assistant, and eventually achieving the title of Full Professor in 2022. She actively participates in teaching courses like Analytical Chemistry 1 , Separation Methods , and Classical Analytical Chemistry for pharmaceutical chemistry students. Undergraduate: Chemical Sciences (University of Belgrade, 1998) Master's: Chemical Sciences (University of Belgrade, 2003) Doctorate: Chemical Sciences (University of Belgrade, 2008) Her research focuses on analytical chemistry of phenolic compounds , chromatographic methods for food authentication , and environmental pollutant analysis . She has led projects on Serbian wine authentication, soil contamination assessment between Serbia and Slovakia, and bioactive compound extraction from raspberry waste. Her work frequently employs TLC, HPLC, and LC-MS techniques. Key research trends include phenolic fingerprinting of honey, berries, and plant extracts; antioxidant capacity evaluation ; and structure-retention relationships in chromatography. She has published extensively on these topics in journals like Food Chemistry , Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry , and Journal of the Serbian Chemical Society .

• Heterogeneous Catalysis
• Energy Sustainability
• Computational Materials Science
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Alyssa Hensley is an Assistant Professor at the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science, Stevens Institute of Technology, affiliated with the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science. She holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Washington State University (2015) and a BS in Chemical Engineering from New Mexico Institute of Technology (2012). Education: PhD (2015) and BS (2012) in Chemical Engineering Experience: Postdoctoral Fellow (University of Toronto, 2018-2021) and Postdoctoral Research Assistant (Washington State University, 2016-2018) Teaching: Courses include Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics I (CHE 233) and Reactor Design (CHE 650) Her research focuses on heterogeneous catalysis for energy and sustainability, addressing fundamental challenges in connecting nanoscale catalyst surface dynamics to chemical bond activation. Key areas include computational modeling of multi-component catalysts, machine learning applications, and reaction mechanism analysis for biomass/plastic waste conversion and CO₂ capture. Recent work explores configurational space sampling, transition state identification, and catalyst design using density functional theory and data science. Publications highlight reactions involving Pt, Fe, and PdFe surfaces with applications in CO oxidation, guaiacol hydrogenolysis, and hydrodeoxygenation. Professional service includes editorial roles (Scientific Reports, Nature Communications), NSF and DOE proposal review, and conference organization (AIChE, ACS meetings). She contributes to institutional committees including Research Computing and Curriculum Development.

• Discrete Choice Econometrics
• Transportation Economics
• Urban Economics
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Mogens Fosgerau is a Professor at the Department of Economics, University of Copenhagen, with a research focus on discrete choice theory, rational inattention, transportation and urban economics, congestion modeling, and entropy-based frameworks. He has held an ERC Advanced Grant (2017-2023) and completed a Grand Solutions project for the Innovation Fund Denmark (2016-20). Education: Mathematical Economics (Aarhus University, 1990), PhD in Mathematics (University College London, 1992). Current affiliations: Department of Economics (University of Copenhagen), Faculty of Social Sciences. Former roles: Guest Professor at DTU (2022-2023), member of the Commission for Green Transition of Passenger Cars (2019-2021). His research explores the intersection of information theory and discrete choice models, addressing complex substitution patterns and endogeneity issues through generalized entropy frameworks. He applies these models to transportation planning, urban economics, and climate policy analysis. Recent publications focus on perturbed utility models, inverse product differentiation logit, and rational inattention in spatial choice contexts. His work bridges theoretical econometrics with practical transport and environmental policy challenges. Awards: Recipient of the 2021 Transportation Science Meritorious Service Award. Former Editor-in-Chief of Economics of Transportation (2012-2020). Advising and Grants: Leads research projects funded by the European Research Council and Innovation Fund Denmark. Has participated in policy committees including the Danish Environmental Economic Council (2019-2025) and the Committee on Public Transport Mobility (2023-24).

Fernando CamposView profile

Assistant Professor

• Behavioral ecology
• Life histories
• Aging
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Fernando Campos serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), College of Liberal and Fine Arts. His research investigates evolutionary responses of nonhuman primates to environmental change, with direct applications for conservation amid the global primate extinction crisis driven by anthropogenic pressures. His academic credentials include: PhD in Anthropology, University of Calgary (2014) MA in Anthropology, University of Calgary (2008) BSc in Biology, California Institute of Technology (2002) Dr. Campos' research integrates behavioral ecology , biodemography , and conservation science to study primate life histories, aging, and responses to global change. Using a biodemographic approach, he examines links between environmental variability, health outcomes, and life trajectories in wild populations through long-term field studies of white-faced capuchins in Costa Rica and baboons in East Africa. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a methodological emphasis on non-invasive biomarkers (fecal proteomics, DNA methylation) to quantify physiological impacts of stress and aging. This work demonstrates how social structures and ecological conditions interact to shape survival and reproductive success, providing critical data for evidence-based primate conservation strategies. He directs the Campos Lab , which maintains active field sites in Costa Rica and Kenya, and contributes to cross-species primate life history databases for comparative analyses of demographic processes.

• Talent development
• Elite sports
• Sports psychology
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Stig Arve Sæther is a Professor of Sports Science at the Department of Sociology and Political Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences. His research focuses on talent development, elite sports, and sports psychology, with specific emphasis on transitions from junior to senior elite, stress, perfectionism, and coach-athlete relationships. He leads the research group Skill and Performance Development in Sports and School (SPDSS) and the NTNU Sports Network. Primary research areas: Talent development environments, dual careers, relative age effects, and athlete stress Ongoing projects: Female athlete development, Norwegian football club mergers, international youth football environments, senior transitions in school sports, and destructive leadership in sports Collaborations: Rosenborg Ball Club, Kristiansund Ball Club (NEAS Academy), Norwegian Handball Association, Norwegian Ice Hockey Association Editor-in-Chief: Scandinavian Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology His recent research explores gender differences in talent environments (handball/ice hockey), parental impacts on biathlon transitions, and communication barriers around menstrual cycles in female football. With 60+ international journal articles and multiple books, his work bridges academic rigor and practical sports insights. Media presence spans 200+ TV/radio/podcast appearances (TV2 Sporten, NRK, GameChanger) and newspapers (Wall Street Journal, Aftenposten). Key students include Max Bergström (PhD) and 46+ master’s graduates. Awards not explicitly mentioned, but his editorial and research group leadership highlight institutional recognition.

Shabnam Sadeghi EsfahlaniView profile

Associate Professor

• Robotics
• Mechatronics
• Artificial Intelligence
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Dr. Shabnam Sadeghi Esfahlani is an Associate Professor in Robotics at the School of Engineering and the Built Environment, Anglia Ruskin University , where she serves as Deputy Leader of the BORI research group and leads the Automation & Robotics MSc program. Her interdisciplinary expertise spans mechatronics, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and serious games , with a focus on applications for rehabilitation, medical training, and autonomous systems . As a Chartered Engineer and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy , she has secured significant funding from Innovate UK, Horizon 2020, and GCRF , with grants exceeding £3 million. Education PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Anglia Ruskin University BSc (First Class) in Statistics & Mathematical Science, Shahid Beheshty University Her research integrates AI with robotics for societal impact, exemplified by the open-source SROBO ground robot and projects like Rehabgame and the Assistive Feeding Robot . She has published over 45 peer-reviewed articles and contributes to academic communities as a journal guest editor and conference organizer . Key collaborations include IET, IMechE, and the Nuffield Foundation as a mentor for young students. Scientific Awards & Recognitions: Chartered Engineer (CEng), Engineering Council UK Senior Fellow (SFHEA), Higher Education Academy Student-Voted 'Made a Difference Award' (2018) Post-Graduate Certificate in Higher Education

Henriette LouwerseView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Migration and Literature
• Multiculturalism
• Nation Building
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Dr. Henriette Louwerse is a Senior Lecturer in Dutch and Director of Studies at the School of Languages, Arts and Societies, University of Sheffield. She also serves as Director of the Centre for Dutch and Flemish Studies. Born in the Netherlands, she completed her English Language and Literature studies at the University of Groningen and earned her PhD from the University of Hull in 2007, focusing on multiculturalism in contemporary Dutch literature through the works of Hafid Bouazza. She received the prestigious Harting Scholarship during her postgraduate studies. Her research explores: Migration literature and multicultural identity formation Colonial legacies in Dutch national narratives Language policy and Dutch as a global language Postcolonial reinterpretations of Dutch cultural history Metamorphosis as literary motif in migrant writing She maintains editorial roles at the Journal of Dutch Literature and leads international research projects including the AHRC-funded Beyond the National Narrative examining Anglo-Dutch colonial legacies in Suriname. Her publications consistently address Dutch postcolonial identity, multicultural discourse, and literary analysis of authors like Hafid Bouazza. Recent work shows increased focus on language policy and decolonial frameworks. Awards and honors: Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau (2014) Senate Award for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (2008) She co-supervised PhD candidate Cyd Sturgess researching lesbian identity constructions in German/Dutch cultures. As Director of Dutch Studies, she coordinates: Undergraduate Dutch language programs Writer in Residence UK Scheme Annual Translation Projects Integrated cultural initiatives through the Centre for Dutch and Flemish Studies Professional leadership includes presidency of the International Society for Dutch Studies, executive roles in the Association for Low Countries Studies, and board membership at Ons Erfdeel VZW.

Danny KaplanView profile

Associate Professor

• Cultural Sociology
• Political Sociology
• Gender Studies
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Prof. Danny Kaplan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Bar-Ilan University, Israel, and co-directs the Bar-Ilan Center for Cultural Sociology. His research bridges political sociology , gender studies , and digital culture , focusing on how friendship and public intimacy inform national solidarity . A leading scholar in masculinity ideologies and cultural models of fathering , he has held visiting positions at Columbia University and Yale University’s Center for Cultural Sociology. His research on social club sociability (e.g., Freemasonry, military rituals, reality TV) reveals how institutions transform strangers into symbolic friends, fostering collective loyalty. Recent work explores digital media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter) as platforms for mediated relationships and mass solidarity . Kaplan’s empirical studies in consumer masculinity and male body ideologies have been supported by an ISF grant , yielding tools like the Consumer Masculinity Inventory (CMI) and New Masculinity Inventory (NMI). Scientific awards include: ISF grant for research on involved fatherhood His articles span topics from nationalism as homosocial bonding to digital intimacy , with methodological emphasis on ethnography , media analysis , and quantitative models . As director of the Men’s Studies track in Bar-Ilan’s Gender Studies program, he mentors future scholars in gender dynamics and social movements .

Juho AaltoView profile

Lecturer

• Feminist Legal Theory
• Queer Legal Theory
• Human Rights Law
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Juho Aalto serves as a Doctoral Researcher and University Teacher at the Faculty of Law, University of Turku, specializing in critical legal theory at the intersection of sex/gender binaries, human rights, and materiality. His current doctoral dissertation investigates how law constructs sex/gender and sexual orientations both discursively and materially, with particular focus on European Court of Human Rights jurisprudence. His research synthesizes Feminist Legal Theory , Queer Legal Theory , and New Materialisms to challenge law's perceived abstraction, arguing that legal frameworks actively materialize through bodies and social structures. Key themes include deconstructing hierarchies (masculine>feminine, heterosexuality>homosexuality), agential realism, and Nordic feminist perspectives on Finnish procedural law and identification systems. Analysis of his 2021-2024 publications reveals a cohesive trajectory toward integrating posthumanist and materialist approaches into legal scholarship, particularly regarding ECtHR adjudication, digital identity, and spatial justice. His work consistently bridges theoretical critique with practical implications for human rights law and Nordic legal reform. No information on scientific awards or formal student advising is available from the provided text. His teaching activities as University Teacher remain unspecified beyond disciplinary focus.

Katherine DooleyView profile

Lecturer

• Sports Injury Prevention
• Groin Pain
• Hamstring Injuries
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Kate Dooley is a Lecturer in Physiotherapy at Charles Sturt University's School of Allied Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences, Orange campus, specializing in musculoskeletal physiotherapy practice. She commenced her academic role in July 2021, teaching third-year students in courses PHS313 and PHS314 while maintaining active clinical research engagement. Her educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Physiotherapy with Honours (BPhysio(Hons)) and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) awarded on 15 February 2022. Her doctoral research quantified movement strategy differences in male athletes with historical groin pain during agility running tasks. Dr. Dooley's research centers on sports injury prevention mechanisms, particularly groin and hamstring pathologies in athletes, utilizing advanced biomechanical analysis and functional MRI techniques. She pioneers clinician-driven research translation through the Research In Practice Network (RIPN), addressing implementation barriers between evidence and clinical settings while advancing value-based care frameworks for musculoskeletal conditions. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2022-2025) reveals three dominant research trajectories: (1) biomechanical investigations of groin/hamstring injuries using motion capture and functional MRI; (2) development of high-value care consensus statements for musculoskeletal physiotherapy; and (3) methodological innovations in practice-based research networks that empower clinicians as co-researchers. Her work consistently bridges elite sports science with community clinical practice. Scientific recognition includes: Inaugural Change One Thing Award (2023) from Charles Sturt University for integrating LGBTQIA+ content into physiotherapy curricula As a research leader, she co-supervises Honours students and secured US$295k through the 'HAMI' grant (funded by GE Healthcare and NBA Orthopaedics), coordinating multi-site collaborations across six Australian universities. Her grant portfolio emphasizes methodological development in functional MRI and 3D motion capture biomechanics, with ongoing focus on athlete movement strategy analysis. She directs methodological development for the RIPN steering committee—a clinician-researcher partnership generating practice-relevant studies across regional Australia—and leads the 'HAMI' collaboration's functional MRI arm, solving technical challenges in scanning anteromedial thigh structures through industry partnerships with GE Healthcare.

Thomas BrunoldView profile

Professor

• Inorganic Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Computational Chemistry
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Thomas Brunold is a Professor of Chemistry at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, focusing on the geometric and electronic properties of metal centers in proteins and cofactors . His work integrates spectroscopic techniques (electronic absorption, circular dichroism, magnetic circular dichroism, resonance Raman, electron paramagnetic resonance) with density functional theory (DFT) and quantum mechanics/molecular mechanics (QM/MM) calculations to validate bonding descriptions and explore catalytic intermediates. Bio-organometallic cofactors (adenosylcobalamin, methylcobalamin, NiF430) Metal-dependent superoxide dismutases (Ni-, Fe-, Mn-SODs) Polynuclear NiFeS enzymes (ACS, CODH) His research spans vitamin B12 chemistry , metalloenzyme specificity , and redox-active clusters , with a focus on resolving substrate-bound intermediates and mechanistic debates in catalytic cycles. Recent publications emphasize ligand dynamics , second-sphere residue effects , and metal-cofactor interactions . Scientific awards include the Taylor Teaching Award (2024) , Kellett Mid-Career Award (2020) , and NSF-CAREER Award (2003) . He mentors students in the Brunold Lab, including Ryan Hall , Laura Elmendorf , and Maddy Rodemeier (co-advised with Andrew Buller), with multiple Outstanding TA Awards to lab members.

Jack DeRuiterView profile

Professor

• Forensic Chemistry
• Medicinal Chemistry
• Analytical Chemistry
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Jack DeRuiter serves as Alumni Professor at Auburn University 's Harrison College of Pharmacy in the Department of Medicinal Chemistry. His research focuses on structural isomerism in synthetic novel psychoactive substances (NPS) and analytical methods for drug differentiation. Education: B.A. in Chemistry (Hope College, 1976), M.S. and Ph.D. in Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (University of Michigan, 1978; Virginia Commonwealth University, 1982) Research interests include: Synthesis and characterization of structural/stereochemical isomers in NPS drugs Development of GC-MS, GC-IR, and chromatographic purification methods Receptor binding profiles and neurotoxicity of synthetic cathinones, cannabinoids, NBOMe analogs, and piperazines Contribution of 1000+ mass spectra to the NIST database Recent publications focus on regioisomer differentiation using advanced analytical techniques. Collaborations with pharmacology colleagues expand into receptor pharmacology and neurotoxicity studies. Funding: Multiple grants from the National Institute of Justice (U.S. Department of Justice) over 15 years. Lab facilities specialize in capillary gas chromatography with vapor-phase infrared detection for drug identification.