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• Research Software Engineering
• Software Architecture
• Grid Computing
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Stephen Crouch serves as a Software Architect within the School of Electronics and Computer Science at the University of Southampton, where he actively contributes to the Web and Internet Science research group and the Southampton Research Software Group (SRSG). His role bridges technical software development with academic research infrastructure, focusing on creating robust solutions that enhance research capabilities across scientific domains while emphasizing sustainability and reproducibility in software practices. His research spans Research Software Engineering, Software Architecture, Grid Computing, Data Management, Reproducible Research, and High Performance Computing. Crouch has been instrumental in major projects including IGE (funded by the European Union's FP7 program) which developed integrated educational frameworks for research software engineering, and UNIVERSE-HPC (EPSRC-funded) addressing educational strategies in high-performance computing. His work consistently targets the intersection of software engineering principles and scientific research needs, particularly in creating maintainable systems for evolving research workflows. Analysis of his publication trajectory from 2007-2025 reveals a clear evolution from foundational grid computing research toward contemporary challenges in research software sustainability and reproducibility. Early work focused on grid interoperability and job scheduling, while recent contributions emphasize institutional strategies for research software engineering, data evolution pathways, and sustainable software practices. This progression demonstrates his adaptation to shifting research computing paradigms while maintaining core expertise in software architecture for scientific applications. Crouch has secured significant funding from the European Union and EPSRC, supporting his work in research software infrastructure. Within the Southampton Research Software Group, he plays a key role in developing institutional capacity for research software engineering, providing expertise that enables researchers across disciplines to implement reliable, efficient computational solutions. His collaborative approach is evident through extensive co-authorship with national and international research software engineering initiatives.

• Medical Imaging
• Biomedical Engineering
• Image Processing
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Dr. Chas Nelson is an Affiliate Researcher at the School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine, University of Glasgow. His work focuses on advanced image processing techniques applied to biomedical and biological systems. He collaborates extensively with colleagues like Boguslaw Obara and Jonathan Taylor, contributing to fields such as fluorescence microscopy, 3D biomedical imaging, and algorithmic development for medical visualization. His research interests include enhancing curvilinear structures in 2D/3D images, developing nuclei detection methods using mathematical morphology, and improving real-time image segmentation through GPU computing. Key projects involve applications in retinal imaging, zebrafish heart development, and plant cell analysis. Nelson has published widely in journals like Frontiers in Neural Circuits , Nature Communications , and Pattern Recognition , with a focus on methodologies like the multiscale top-hat tensor and bowler-hat transform. His technical expertise spans computer vision, biomedical engineering, and computational biology. He is affiliated with the Graham Kerr Building and contributes to interdisciplinary collaborations in One Health and veterinary medicine. No scientific awards or formal advising roles are explicitly listed.

• Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART)
• Embryo Culture Techniques
• Cryopreservation
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Cihan Halicigil is an Assistant Professor in Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences at Yale School of Medicine and Laboratory Director at the Yale Fertility Center and Yale Medicine Greenwich Fertility. He holds dual MSc degrees (Biotechnology and Clinical Embryology) and a PhD in Biology from Middle East Technical University (METU), with additional training at Leeds University. With over 20 years of experience, he has overseen 13,000+ fresh IVF cycles and trained dozens of clinical embryologists. His research focuses on embryo culture optimization, micromanipulation techniques, cryopreservation, preimplantation genetic testing (PGT), and AI-driven advancements in IVF. Recent work explores IVF applications in space environments and fertility diagnostics. He leads initiatives to improve embryo selection and laboratory automation, emphasizing clinical outcomes and ethical standards. Key contributions include co-authoring Turkish Society of Reproductive Medicine guidelines for PGT-M and developing novel diagnostic tools like paper-based fertility testing. His lab collaborates on interdisciplinary projects, such as leveraging YOLOv8 AI models for male fertility assessment and studying microgravity effects on human reproduction.

• Biophotonics
• Experimental Imaging
• Optical Micromanipulation
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Professor Jonathan Taylor is a Professor of Biophotonics in the School of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Glasgow. His research focuses on solving problems in experimental imaging and optics using approaches underpinned by rigorous mathematical theory, with much of his work motivated by practical problems in biomedical imaging and optical micromanipulation. Professor Taylor's primary research interests include experimental imaging and optics, biomedical applications, and optical micromanipulation techniques. A major focus of his work involves developing methods to handle motion when imaging live biological samples, particularly the beating heart. He has pioneered techniques for synchronized fluorescence imaging in the beating heart that have enabled collaborators to acquire timelapse 3D video microscopy of zebrafish heart development with subcellular resolution for the first time. His other research interests include blood flow imaging, biomechanical coupling between heart structure and electrophysiology, fast and snapshot 3D microscopy over extended volumes, fluorescence lifetime imaging in moving environments, and hybrid optical/microfluidic manipulation on micro-scales. His publication record shows a consistent focus on advancing imaging techniques for biological applications, particularly cardiac research using zebrafish models. Professor Taylor's work spans the entire research pipeline from fundamental theoretical work on light-matter interactions through experimental implementation of novel imaging techniques to collaborative biomedical applications. His most recent publications demonstrate continued innovation in optical techniques with applications in biomedical imaging. Professor Taylor maintains an active collaborative research program, frequently working with researchers in cardiac biology and biomedical engineering. His work has significant implications for understanding heart development and function, with potential applications in cardiac disease research and treatment development.

• Cellular Imaging
• Membrane Trafficking
• Biophysics
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Derek Toomre is a Professor of Cell Biology at Yale School of Medicine and Director of the Yale 'CINEMA' Laboratory (Cellular Imaging using New Microscopy Approaches). He holds appointments in the Department of Cell Biology and collaborates with multiple research groups, including Biochemistry, Quantitative Biology, and the Yale Cancer Center. His research focuses on developing advanced optical methods to study membrane trafficking and cytoskeletal dynamics, particularly in polarized cells. Dr. Toomre's work integrates technologies like TIRFM and 4D spinning-disk confocal imaging to explore exocytosis, endocytosis, and vesicle targeting. Education: PhD in Cell Biology, University of California, San Diego (1996) MS in Cell Biology, University of California, San Diego (1992) Research Interests: Dr. Toomre's lab investigates spatial-temporal control of membrane traffic, cell polarity, and disease mechanisms like metastasis. Key projects include imaging exocytosis hotspots, microtubule targeting, and collaborations on software development for cellular modeling. Recent advancements include FLASH-PAINT super-resolution imaging and HIDE probes for long-term tracking. Publications: His recent work spans vesicle fusion mechanisms, optogenetic oncology, and imaging tools. Notable papers include studies on Synaptotagmin-1's role in fusion pores and multiplexed super-resolution techniques. Awards: Recipient of the Kavli Fellowship (2008) and NIH Director's New Innovator Award (2007). Lab and Teams: The CINEMA Lab develops cutting-edge microscopy approaches and collaborates internationally (e.g., with Dr. Jim Duncan at Yale Biomedical Engineering and Dr. Elena Diaz in Spain). Projects emphasize interdisciplinary methods to bridge microscopy and computational modeling. Grants: Supported by NIH, Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, and private sector partnerships. Future Work: Expanding applications of super-resolution imaging to study complex cellular processes and disease pathways.