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• Oxide Materials
• Thermoelectrics
• Functional Oxide Thin Films
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Nini Pryds is a Professor and Head of the research section 'Functional Oxide Materials' at the Department of Energy Conversion and Storage, Technical University of Denmark (DTU). He leads a team of 25+ researchers focusing on memristors, piezoelectricity, thermoelectricity, electrostriction, and functional oxide thin films. His work bridges physics and chemistry to design novel electronic states in oxide interfaces. Education: UDTU (likely Technical University of Denmark, potential typo). External roles include Editor of Applied Surface Science and Editorial Board Member of APL-Materials . Research interests revolve around quantum phenomena in oxide interfaces, stability enhancement of ionic conductors via coherent interface design, and mechanically tunable magnetism. Key contributions include modulation-doping at oxide interfaces, high mobility 2DEG discovery, and stabilizing δ-Bismuth oxide through multilayer structures. Recent publications emphasize oxide metamaterials, strain-mediated properties, and defect dynamics. Supervises active PhD projects on oxide heterostructures, thermoelectrics, and piezoelectricity. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to clean energy and innovation.

Martin HaspelmathView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Comparative Linguistics
• Language Universals
• Linguistic Typology
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Martin Haspelmath is a Senior Research Scientist at the Department of Linguistic and Cultural Evolution at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI-EVA), Leipzig, and an honorary (adjunct) professor at Leipzig University. His research focuses on comparative linguistics, language universals, and typology, particularly in syntactic and morphological systems. He co-edited the World Atlas of Language Structures (2005/2013) and co-founded Language Science Press . Education: PhD in Linguistics, Freie Universität Berlin (1990–1993) MA in Linguistics, University of Cologne and University at Buffalo (1985–1989) Undergraduate studies in Linguistics, University of Vienna (1983–1985) Research Interests: Haspelmath investigates global grammatical diversity, form-function correspondences, and universals in syntax, morphology, and lexical systems. His work emphasizes comparative concepts for cross-linguistic analysis and critiques traditional grammatical categories. Grants & Projects: ERC project leader at Leipzig University (2015–2020) Co-creator of Grambank , an open-access database of grammatical structures Leading initiatives for open-access publication and linguistic data sharing Labs/Teams: Active in the MPI's Department of Linguistic and Cultural Evolution, collaborating on projects like APICS (Atlas of Pidgin and Creole Language Structures) and ValPal (Valency Patterns Leipzig).

Sharon C. GlotzerView profile

Professor

• Computational Assembly Science
• Materials Design
• Colloids
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Sharon C. Glotzer is the Anthony C. Lembke Department Chair of Chemical Engineering and the John Werner Cahn Distinguished University Professor of Engineering at the University of Michigan. She holds dual professorships in Materials Science & Engineering and Macromolecular Science & Engineering, alongside Physics and Applied Physics. Her research focuses on computational assembly science, predictive materials design of colloids, and soft matter, leveraging entropy-driven self-assembly principles. Glotzer leads a large interdisciplinary group of ~30 researchers, producing over 300 peer-reviewed papers and contributing to federal agency roadmaps in materials research. Education: B.S. and Ph.D. in Physics from UCLA and Boston University. Leadership: Directed the NIST Center for Theoretical and Computational Materials Science (1993–2001). Her work introduced 'patchy particles' and the 'shape space diagram,' revolutionizing nanoparticle design and colloidal self-assembly. Notable contributions include entropy-mediated assembly, quasicrystal engineering, and computational tools like HOOMD-blue and freud. Awards include National Academy memberships, APS Fellowships, and the Aneesur Rahman Prize. Her lab integrates simulation, theory, and AI to design programmable materials, with applications in nanotechnology, photonics, and biomaterials.

Martha ConstantinouView profile

Associate Professor

• Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD)
• Theoretical/Computational Nuclear Physics
• Lattice Quantum Chromodynamics
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Martha Constantinou is an Associate Professor of Physics at Temple University, specializing in Theoretical/Computational Nuclear Physics with a focus on Lattice Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD). Her research addresses fundamental questions in hadron structure, including nucleon spin content and proton radius puzzles, leveraging supercomputing resources. She leads a group conducting advanced numerical simulations at major computational facilities. Constantinou holds a Ph.D. in Theoretical Computational Physics (University of Cyprus, 2008) and a BS in Physics (University of Cyprus, 2003). Her work aligns with the upcoming Electron-Ion Collider (EIC) at Brookhaven National Lab, aiming to explore nucleon structure and dark matter connections. Key research areas include generalized parton distributions (GPDs), axial form factors, and high-performance computing applications. Notable awards include the US Department of Energy Early Career Award (2019) and the Selma Lee Bloch Brown Professorship (2020). Her publications (15 most recent listed) emphasize Lattice QCD advancements, with contributions to GPDs, quark-gluon momentum partitioning, and EIC theory. She actively promotes STEM outreach and public engagement through collaborative initiatives.

John W. Du BoisView profile

Professor

• Discourse and Grammar
• Sociocultural Linguistics
• Referential Pragmatics
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John W. Du Bois is a Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), within the College of Letters and Science. His work focuses on the interplay between discourse, grammar, and sociocultural contexts. Specializing in dialogic syntax, he explores how linguistic structures emerge from interactional dynamics, particularly in conversational coherence and stance-taking mechanisms. His research integrates corpus linguistics, computational methods, and ethnographic approaches to study languages like Mayan and Kazakh. Key research areas include: Discourse and grammar integration Dialogic resonance and affective alignment Corpus design and analysis Ritual language and cognitive models Mayan linguistic systems Recent studies emphasize computational tools like Rezonator for dialogue coherence visualization and remote corpus development methodologies. His work bridges theoretical linguistics with applied research in language documentation and education. Du Bois has contributed to foundational texts on discourse transcription standards and maintains active involvement in the Santa Barbara Corpus of Spoken American English project. His publications span over four decades, reflecting sustained engagement with linguistic complexity across multiple levels—from micro-level syntactic interactions to macro-level sociocultural frameworks. Current projects investigate dialogic syntax in autism and the evolutionary niche of language within social interaction.

Judith MaxwellView profile

Professor

• Linguistics
• Anthropological Linguistics
• Mayan Languages
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Judith Maxwell is Professor of Anthropology at Tulane University, specializing in linguistic anthropology with primary focus on Mayan languages (Kaqchikel, Chuj, Nahuatl) and discourse analysis. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics and applied language revitalization, particularly through the Tunica-Biloxi language project since 2010. Education PhD in Anthropology, University of Chicago (1982) Research Focus : Maxwell investigates discourse structures in Mayan languages regarding artistry canon, cultural constructs, coherence mechanisms, and societal relationships. Her colonial manuscript analysis explores language change in Kaqchikel/Nahuatl, while contemporary work examines bilingual education, language shift, and gender performance across English and Indigenous varieties. She pioneered the revival of Tunica language through community-academic collaboration. Publication Trends : Recent works (2014-2024) demonstrate consistent focus on Mayan language documentation ( Kaqchikel chronicles , Chuj Narratives ), revitalization pedagogy ( Maja'il Kaqchikel ), and sociopolitical dimensions of language ( Mayan Languages and Guatemala Law ). Key themes include decolonizing methodologies, Indigenous knowledge systems, and practical applications for endangered language communities. Advising & Grants : Maxwell leads the Tunica-Biloxi Language Revitalization Project training Tulane students in documentation techniques. Her collaborative model integrates tribal knowledge with academic research, securing sustained community engagement despite specific grant details being unreported. Research Teams : Directs the Tunica-Biloxi collaborative team comprising Tulane students, tribal scholars, and native speakers, developing e-learning tools like the Q'anil Kaqchikel lessons filmed in Guatemala with native instructors.

Jane GreenView profile

Professor

• Political Accountability
• British Elections
• Survey Measurement
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Jane Green is a Professorial Fellow and Professor of Political Science and British Politics at the University of Oxford. She directs the Nuffield Politics Research Centre and co-directs the British Election Study. Her affiliations include roles as President of the British Polling Council, Senior Fellow at the University of Hull's Centre for British Politics, and Affiliate at Harvard's Institute for Quantitative Social Science. She holds a DPhil from Nuffield College (2007) and has been a Visiting Scholar at Harvard University and UC Berkeley. Her research examines political accountability, electoral behavior, economic insecurity, and the interplay of cultural/economic factors in politics. Key interests include Brexit's societal impact, survey methodology, gender dynamics in voting, and generational shifts in political attitudes. She actively mentors underrepresented groups and supervises PhD projects leveraging election study data. Green's publications focus on British electoral volatility, competence shocks (e.g., COVID-19), economic voting, and methodological innovations in political measurement. Her work consistently addresses real-world policy impacts, voter realignment, and the democratization of political analysis through public engagement. Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (FAAAS) Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences (FAcSS) Pippa Norris Prize (2023, with BES team) Impact Leader Award (2023) Research Communicator of the Year (2015) She leads the British Election Study, advises policymakers, and serves as ITV News Election Analyst for major UK/US elections. Her grants and projects explore economic inequality, generational wealth transfers, and electoral disproportionality. Green directs the Nuffield Politics Research Centre, co-leads the British Election Study team, and collaborates with international institutions like Harvard's IQSS. She emphasizes translating academic research into public understanding through media analysis and policy engagement.

• Autobiographical Memory
• Prospective Cognition
• Cognitive Biases in Depression
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Dr. Rachel Anderson is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Hull, where she has been a faculty member since 2010. She completed her PhD at Goldsmiths, University of London in 2007 and previously held positions at Leeds Beckett University and the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience. Her academic affiliations include: Department of Psychology, University of Hull Centre for Psychological Science Cognition and Development Research Group Dr. Anderson's research primarily focuses on the intersection of memory and future thinking, with particular emphasis on how these cognitive processes are affected in emotional disorders like depression. Her work explores several key areas: The cognitive processes underlying memory and future thinking, including their similarities and differences The functional purpose of memory and future thinking in relation to sense of self, psychological well-being, and goal-oriented behavior The relationship between memory/future thinking impairments and psychological distress The role of these cognitive processes in chronic health conditions such as Parkinson's disease Potential therapeutic applications of memory and future thinking for promoting psychological and physical well-being Dr. Anderson has published extensively from 2007-2024, with recent work focusing on emotional anticipation in depression, visual imagery effects on memory, and physical activity memories. Her publications reveal a consistent research trajectory examining how memory and future thinking interact with emotional states, particularly in depressive disorders, with significant implications for understanding cognitive mechanisms underlying emotional disorders. Dr. Anderson has made notable contributions to understanding how episodic simulation affects future expectancies, how memory biases operate in depression, and how visual imagery influences both prospective and autobiographical memory processes. Her work bridges fundamental cognitive psychology with clinical applications. As an educator and mentor, Dr. Anderson actively supervises PhD students whose research aligns with her interests in false memories, autobiographical memory, and emotional disorders. She has successfully guided multiple students to completion while maintaining an active research program.

• Comparative Politics
• Electoral Systems
• Political Parties
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Thomas Daubler is an Assistant Professor at University College Dublin's School of Politics and International Relations, specializing in Comparative Politics, Electoral Systems, and Political Behavior with a focus on European democracies. He holds a PhD from Trinity College Dublin and a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education from the London School of Economics. His research integrates applied statistical modeling to analyze parliamentary behavior, candidate selection, and policy representation. University College Dublin: Assistant Professor (2020–present), Director of Research (2021–2023) University of Mannheim: Postdoctoral Researcher (2012–2019) London School of Economics: Fellow in European Politics (2011–2012) His work spans electoral systems' impact on political accountability, gender equality in candidate selection, and voter behavior in preferential-list systems. Articles highlight trends in Electoral Reform , Party Politics , and Policy Representation across Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Ireland, Sweden, and Switzerland. Grants include the Ad Astra Start-Up and DFG-funded research on personalized vote dynamics. Professional roles involve extensive journal reviewing and grant assessment .

• Social Psychology
• Intergroup Relations
• Prejudice Reduction
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Francesca Prati is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology 'Renzo Canestrari' at the University of Bologna. Her academic discipline is Social Psychology (PSIC-03/A). She holds a PhD in Social Psychology from the University of Bologna (2012) and conducted research at Kent University (UK) and the University of Connecticut (USA). She was a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow at the University of Oxford (2018-2020), studying intergroup contact and collective action perspectives of ethnic minorities. Since 2020, she has been an Associate Professor at the University of Bologna. Her research focuses on reducing intergroup prejudice through socio-cognitive strategies, including multiple categorization, intergroup contact, and language analysis. Key themes include dehumanization mitigation, morality in intergroup relations, and the role of political orientation in prejudice reduction. She has explored applications in healthcare equity, migrant integration, and environmental education through citizen science projects. Her work spans experimental psychology, policy analysis, and cross-cultural studies. Notable contributions include demonstrating the long-term effects of citizen science on environmental awareness and the role of linguistic abstraction in intergroup sensitivity. She has also examined gender bias in performance evaluations and structural healthcare system impacts on worker satisfaction. Scientific Awards: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship (2018-2020). Advising & Grants: Supervised research on intergroup dynamics and received fellowship funding for Oxford-based studies. Labs/Teams: Collaborates on projects involving intergroup contact, morality, and citizen science initiatives.

Adi NatanView profile

Researcher

• Ultrafast X-ray Imaging
• Quantum Dynamics
• Light-Matter Interaction
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Dr. Adi Natan is a Staff Scientist at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Principal Investigator at Stanford PULSE Institute, Stanford University. His research focuses on imaging ultrafast atomic motion and quantum dynamics in complex systems using X-ray free-electron lasers (LCLS) and advanced computational tools. Education: PhD in Physics, Weizmann Institute of Science M.Sc. in Biological Physics, Weizmann Institute B.Sc. in Physics, Hebrew University Dr. Natan’s work uncovers light-matter interactions at atomic scales, particularly in strong-field environments and transition metal catalysis . His team develops real-space inversion and super-resolution methods to bypass traditional diffraction limits, enabling spatiotemporal imaging of molecular processes like photodissociation , non-adiabatic transitions , and electron delays . Key findings include: Observing Fe(CO)₅ photodissociation dynamics and energy redistribution. Characterizing deformational isomers in bridged metal complexes using ultrafast X-ray solution scattering. Mapping sub-femtosecond molecular vibrations and attosecond electron motion . His methodologies integrate X-ray scattering , Legendre decomposition , and Fourier analysis to resolve quantum processes in real space , advancing applications in catalysis , quantum control , and ultrafast chemistry . Dr. Natan’s group at PULSE includes postdoctoral researchers , graduate students , and collaborators , focusing on experimental and computational protocols for emerging X-ray facilities like LCLS-II.

Praboda RajapakshaView profile

Lecturer

• Data Science
• Natural Language Processing
• Generative AI
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Praboda Rajapaksha is a Lecturer in Health Data Science at Aberystwyth University and a Data Scientist at HDUHB, NHS Wales. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from IP Paris, alongside advanced degrees from AIT (Thailand), IMT (France), and a B.Eng. from the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka. With over nine years of research experience, her expertise spans data science, natural language processing, generative AI, machine learning, and digital twin technologies. She leads the UKRI EPSRC-funded 'Portable Luminescent Chemical Compass' project and collaborates on the Welsh Government-funded 'DeepDetect' initiative. Education: PhD (IP Paris), M.Eng (AIT), M.Sc (IMT), B.Eng (Peradeniya) European Projects: ITEA, BPI, Horizon, FUI Her research focuses on applying AI to healthcare delivery transformation via Patient Digital Twins, traffic sensor optimization, and mitigating hallucinations in LLMs for sexism detection. Key areas include emotion analysis in arguments, cross-lingual hate speech detection, and unsupervised video anomaly frameworks. Recent work addresses redundancy reduction in sensor networks and emotion-aware meta-learning models. Scientific Contributions: 14+ peer-reviewed articles (2023-2025), conference proceedings Grants: EPSRC, Welsh Gov, EU initiatives Current projects include developing mobile diagnosis apps for agriculture and advancing IoT-enabled digital twin systems. Her work aligns with UN SDGs for health innovation and sustainable cities.

• Service Recovery
• Creativity in Services
• Service Innovation
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Cristiana R. Lages is an Associate Professor at the School of Economics and Management, University of Minho, Portugal. She previously held academic positions at the University of Reading (UK), Loughborough University, University of Leeds, and visiting roles at institutions like National University of Singapore and University of Cambridge. Her research spans service recovery, creativity in services, international marketing, and AI applications in customer engagement. PhD in Marketing from Warwick Business School, University of Warwick (UK) Habilitation (Agregação) from University of Minho Research Interests focus on service innovation, frontline employee behaviors, E-WOM, and marketing strategy adaptation. Her grant-funded work (e.g., EUDOKMA Marie Curie, Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia) explores service recovery dynamics and organizational learning. Peer Review : Active reviewer for Journal of Business Research , European Journal of Marketing , and others. Collaborations include institutions in Europe, the UK, and Asia.

Wolfgang RheinheimerView profile

Professor

• Ceramic materials
• Sintering technologies
• Grain boundary engineering
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Prof. Wolfgang Rheinheimer is a Professor and Institute Director at the Institute for Ceramic Materials and Technologies , University of Stuttgart, since 2023. Previously, he held academic positions at RWTH Aachen (2022-2023), Forschungszentrum Jülich (Emmy Noether Group Leader, 2020-2022), TU Darmstadt (2020), and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (2010-2017). Academic Rank: Full Professor Research Focus: Advanced sintering technologies, grain boundary engineering, defect chemistry, conductivity in ceramics, and microstructure evolution His research spans experimental and computational approaches to ceramic materials, with emphasis on field-assisted processing (electric/magnetic), grain boundary properties , and solid-state electrolytes . He has pioneered studies on flash sintering , cold sintering , and blacklight sintering mechanisms. Scientific Awards : Emmy Noether Fellowship (2020-2022) for establishing his independent research group His work integrates phase-field modeling with experimental characterization to optimize ceramic properties for energy applications (solid-state batteries, fuel cells) and structural uses. Collaborations include Robert Bosch GmbH and Purdue University (2018-2019 Visiting Professorship).

Peter ArkadievView profile

Researcher

• Linguistics
• Morphology
• Syntax
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Dr. habil. Peter Arkadiev is a prominent linguist specializing in morphology, syntax, and typology, with a focus on Baltic, Slavic, and Northwest Caucasian languages. He holds a research position at the University of Potsdam, Institute of Slavistics, funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) since December 2024. Previously, he held roles including Visiting Professor at the University of Mainz, Senior Fellow at the Freiburg Institute for Advanced Studies, and Marie Curie Senior Fellow. His academic credentials include a Habilitation in typological linguistics (2019) and a PhD from the Russian State University for the Humanities (2006). Research Interests: - Language Typology and Cross-Linguistic Comparison - Areal Linguistics and Language Contact - Case Systems and Argument Structure - Tense-Aspect-Actionality - Morphological Complexity and Polysynthesis - Baltic, Slavic, and Northwest Caucasian Languages Awards: Member of Academia Europaea (2023), Professor of the Russian Academy of Sciences (2022), Marie Curie Senior Fellowship (2023–2024), and multiple DFG-funded projects. His work bridges theoretical linguistics with empirical fieldwork, particularly in the North Caucasus. Publications span over 30 peer-reviewed articles and edited volumes, focusing on topics like prefixal perfectivization, applicative constructions, and morphological borrowing. Current research includes the DFG-funded project 'Typology and Diachrony of Ambifixation' (2024–2027).