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Mohan GanesanView profile

Professor

• Neurorehabilitation
• Mobility Disorders
• Geriatric Rehabilitation
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Mohan Ganesan is a Professor in the PT Programs Campus at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, affiliated with the College of Rehabilitative Sciences. He specializes in Neurological Rehabilitation with a focus on mobility, geriatrics, gait, and balance disorders. Dr. Ganesan holds advanced degrees from premier institutions including the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (India), and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Illinois, Chicago, followed by a Multiple Sclerosis Rehabilitation specialty fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic. His academic credentials include a Doctor of Neurophysiology, Master of Physical Therapy, and multiple post-graduate diplomas. His research spans over 40 peer-reviewed publications addressing neurological rehabilitation challenges, particularly in aging populations and individuals with MS. He has also contributed to interprofessional education models in rehabilitative sciences. Research interests emphasize balance control, fatigue management in neurological disorders, and the application of yoga-based interventions for cardiovascular health. His work frequently explores adaptations in para sports for athletes with spinal cord injuries and lower-limb amputations, focusing on performance measurement and classification systems. Dr. Ganesan has pioneered studies on the long-term benefits of hatha yoga and developed innovative training protocols for gait recovery using evidence-based locomotor guidelines. His contributions include analyzing the mental health impacts of pandemics on healthcare workers and MS patients, as well as investigating material science advancements in solid rocket propulsion systems. These diverse research threads reflect his expertise in translating clinical practice to real-world applications across rehabilitation, sports science, and aerospace engineering domains.

Lauren M. BylsmaView profile

Associate Professor

• Developmental Affective Science
• Emotional Regulation
• Depression Risk
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Lauren M. Bylsma, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She holds dual appointments in the Department of Psychiatry and the Department of Psychology. Her research focuses on developmental affective science, integrating neurophysiological, behavioral, and ecological assessments to understand emotional regulation in youth and adults at risk for depression. She co-directs the Center for Advanced Psychotherapy (CAP) and leads the Helping Overcome Prodromal Experiences (HOPE) TEAM clinic, specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and innovative clinical care for complex psychiatric conditions. Dr. Bylsma’s education includes a PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of South Florida, followed by postdoctoral training in child psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh. She has received prestigious awards such as the Society for Psychophysiological Research (SPR) Fellowship and the APAHC Mid-Career Psychologist Award. Her work emphasizes translational research, including studies on wearable device validation and ambulatory psychophysiology, aiming to bridge lab findings with real-world clinical applications. Her research interests span emotional reactivity, reward processes, and the role of sleep in psychopathology. She leads projects funded by the NIH, including the Autism Center of Excellence grant examining mental health in autistic adults. Dr. Bylsma is also committed to education and mentoring, supervising trainees in CBT and contributing to academic health center initiatives through her SPR committee roles. Education: PhD in Clinical Psychology, University of South Florida Affiliations: Center for Advanced Psychotherapy, HOPE TEAM Clinic, Society for Psychophysiological Research Grants: NIMH Autism Center of Excellence (P50), NIH-funded collaborations

Achim BrauerView profile

Professor

• Paleoclimatology
• Environmental History
• Sediment Analysis
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Achim Brauer is a Professor at the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences, where he previously headed the Section for Climate Dynamics and Landscape Development and served as Director of the Geoarchives Department. As a Corresponding Member of the Austrian Academy of Sciences, his research specializes in environmental and climate history with a focus on paleolimnology, using sediment analysis to reconstruct past ecological conditions. His research investigates climate dynamics during the Quaternary period, using lake sediments as archives of past environmental changes. He develops innovative methods for accurate paleoclimate reconstruction, including microthermometry of fluid inclusions and multi-proxy biomarker analysis. His field studies span diverse environments from the Eifel Maars to the Eastern Mediterranean. Brauer's publications demonstrate expertise in high-resolution climate reconstruction techniques. Recent work focuses on seasonality patterns in glacial periods, regional hydroclimate variations, and the validation of temperature-sensitive proxies. His research group advances methodologies in tephrochronology and sediment core analysis for improved chronological control. He received the DEUQUA Medal of Merit in 2024 for outstanding contributions to Quaternary research. His team collaborates internationally on projects like the TERENO observatory network and ICLEA Virtual Institute, developing interdisciplinary approaches to climate science.

• Mathematical Biology
• Applied Mathematics
• ODE and PDE Models
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Stephanie Lewkiewicz is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Temple University, affiliated with the College of Science and Technology. Her primary research focuses on mathematical biology, with expertise in ordinary and partial differential equation (ODE/PDE) models applied to ecological and immunological systems. Her work includes modeling T-cell population dynamics in aging and disease contexts, such as HIV infection and thymic atrophy. At Temple, she studies PDE models of invasive species like the spotted lanternfly pest, analyzing temperature sensitivity and climatic impacts. She also explores applied mathematics domains including variational calculus, optimization, and computational methods for viral hepatitis dynamics. Her recent articles highlight interdisciplinary approaches to ecological modeling (e.g., pest resistance to climate variability) and viral dynamics (e.g., HCV parameter estimation). While no awards are explicitly listed, her research bridges theoretical mathematics with real-world biological systems. Lewkiewicz's advising record and grant details are not detailed in the provided texts. Her office is located in Wachman 516, Temple University.

Mackenzie ZippayView profile

Associate Professor

• Environmental Physiology
• Comparative Physiology
• Climate Change Biology
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Mackenzie Zippay is an Associate Professor and Biology Graduate Program Coordinator at Sonoma State University, located in the Department of Biology within the College of Science, Technology, and Business. She holds a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of California, Santa Barbara (2009), followed by postdoctoral research at the University of South Carolina/Northeastern University and the Medical University of South Carolina. Her research focuses on environmental physiology and eco-physiology of marine invertebrates, particularly intertidal mussels, exploring how organisms adapt to environmental variability and climate change. She integrates molecular, cellular, and biophysical approaches to model energy budgets and predict survival under changing conditions. Key themes include climate change impacts, physiological stress responses, and biophysical modeling. Dr. Zippay teaches courses such as BIOL 115 (Introduction to Biology), BIOL 130 (Intro to Genetics and Cell Biology), and advanced courses on environmental and animal physiology. Her lab actively engages graduate students, including Aiyana Singh, who recently passed her qualifying exam and received scholarships. The Zippay Lab is currently recruiting new graduate students for Fall 2025. Publications highlight interdisciplinary work on mussel physiology, thermal tolerance, and climate change impacts, with a focus on integrating field observations with laboratory analyses. Her research underscores the importance of understanding organismal resilience in dynamic coastal ecosystems.

• Antarctic Ice Dynamics
• Oceanography
• Climate Modeling
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Dr David Gwyther is a Research Fellow at the School of the Environment, University of Queensland. His work focuses on Antarctic ice shelf dynamics, ocean-ice interactions, and climate modeling. He specializes in coupled ice sheet-ocean modeling, data assimilation techniques, and the impacts of oceanographic processes on glacial stability. His research addresses critical questions about Antarctic ice mass loss and its contribution to sea level rise. Key research areas include basal melt mechanisms of ice shelves, the role of tides and eddies in ice-ocean systems, and improving computational efficiency in coupled models. He collaborates on projects like the ISOMIP+ and FISOC frameworks, advancing interdisciplinary approaches to polar environmental science. His recent contributions include studies on Totten Glacier's acceleration observed via satellite records, the influence of subglacial drainage on melt rates, and the development of the Whole Antarctic Ocean Model (WAOM). He also explores observation system optimization for western boundary currents and the integration of observational data into climate models. Dr Gwyther’s work bridges theoretical modeling with field observations, leveraging autonomous platforms and remote sensing technologies. His findings contribute to understanding past and future Antarctic climate responses, supporting global climate projections and policy-relevant research.

Benjamin KarneyView profile

Professor

• Intimate Relationships
• Marriage
• Social Psychology
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Benjamin Karney is a Professor of Social Psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he serves as Social Area Chair in the Department of Psychology. He also holds an adjunct position as a behavioral scientist at the RAND Corporation, focusing on interpersonal relationships and marriage dynamics within diverse contexts. His educational background includes a Ph.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles. Ph.D.: University of California, Los Angeles Dr. Karney's research examines change and stability in intimate relationships, particularly during early marriage. He investigates how external stressors—including socioeconomic hardship, military deployment, and racial discrimination—impact cognitive and behavioral relationship maintenance processes. His methodology emphasizes longitudinal designs, repeated measures, multi-level modeling, and observational coding of couple interactions, with current work focusing on Latinx, Black, and White newlywed couples from low-income neighborhoods. Analysis of his recent publications (2015-2021) reveals consistent focus on contextual factors influencing relationship trajectories. Key trends include examination of socioeconomic status as both stressor and adaptive framework, racial discrimination effects on marital quality, and context-dependent communication strategies. His work increasingly integrates duocentric social network analysis and challenges deficit-based models of low-income relationships. Dr. Karney has received significant recognition for his contributions: Two-time recipient of the National Council on Family Relation’s Reuben Hill Research and Theory Award His research has been supported by major grants from the Department of Defense (military marriage studies) and the National Institute on Child Health and Human Development (low-income marriage research). As director of the Florida Project on Newlywed Marriage and Adult Development (FPNMAD), he led landmark longitudinal studies of early marriage. He served as expert consultant for the Strengthening Healthy Marriage project—a national experimental study for low-income couples sponsored by the Administration on Children and Families—and conducted Florida's statewide marriage baseline survey in 2003. Dr. Karney directs the UCLA Marriage and Close Relationships Lab, which maintains active research programs examining relationship dynamics across diverse socioeconomic and cultural contexts through multiple longitudinal studies.

• Computational Finance
• Data Science
• Medical Imaging
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Dr. Jianliang Gao is a Teaching Fellow at Imperial College London's Business School and Early Career Researcher Institute (ECRI), with a Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy. He holds a PhD in Computing from Ulster University and has extensive interdisciplinary experience spanning finance, biomedical engineering, and computational science. Education: PhD in Computing, Ulster University MSc in Information Technology, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology BSc in Computer Science, Fujian Normal University Research Interests: Computational Finance and Data Science Medical Imaging and Neuroscience (via dHCP projects) Sensor Systems and Biomechanical Engineering Big Data Analytics and Cloud Computing Prosthetics Interface Design and Healthcare Technology Recent Research Trends: His work spans stock market prediction models, graph neural networks, medical imaging frameworks (e.g., neonatal connectome analysis), and interdisciplinary tools like virtual research environments. He collaborates with experts in BiomedIA, metabolomics, and prosthetics engineering. Teaching & Leadership: Teaches MATLAB/Finance modules at the Business School and leads workshops on reproducible research computing. Collaborates with Prof. James Sefton, Prof. Alexander Michaelides, and Prof. Timothy Ebbels across ECRI and Biostatistics. Labs/Teams: Active in the BioMedIA group (medical imaging), ReCoDE project (computational reproducibility), and sensor systems teams at the University of Southampton.

James Nicholas KirbyView profile

Associate Professor

• Compassion
• Self-Compassion
• Mental Health
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James Nicholas Kirby, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the School of Psychology at the University of Queensland, where he serves as Co-Director of the Compassionate Mind Research Group. He holds affiliate positions with the Parenting and Family Support Centre, Early Cognitive Development Centre, and Centre for Health Outcomes, Innovation and Clinical Education (CHOICE). Additionally, he maintains a Visiting Fellowship at the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education at Stanford University and is an Honorary Member of the Compassionate Mind Foundation UK. Dr. Kirby's research focuses extensively on compassion and self-compassion, particularly examining factors that facilitate and inhibit compassionate responding. His work investigates the clinical effectiveness of compassion-focused interventions for addressing self-criticism and shame that underpin depression and anxiety disorders. He has published widely in the field, including the 2022 book Choose Compassion and co-editing Making an Impact on Mental Health in 2020. Analysis of his recent publications shows a strong emphasis on compassion as a transdiagnostic target for mental health, with research spanning neurophysiological markers of compassion, compassion interventions across diverse populations (including athletes, parents, and autistic adults), and the relationship between compassion, attachment, and mental health outcomes. His work increasingly incorporates physiological measures like heart rate variability to understand compassion's mechanisms. Associate Editor for Mindfulness Associate Editor for Psychology & Psychotherapy: Theory, Research & Practice Dr. Kirby actively supervises doctoral students and leads multiple research projects examining compassion interventions, including work on deepening self-compassion, compassionate decision-making, and compassion in athletic contexts. His research is supported by various funding bodies including Australian Red Cross Lifeblood, Anglicare Southern Queensland, and YoungCare Ltd. He has established research collaborations across multiple institutions and countries, with recent publications featuring international co-authors from Australia, the UK, Germany, and other nations, reflecting the global impact of his work in compassion science.

Robert HarleView profile

Researcher

• Mobile Computing
• Cyberphysical Systems
• Indoor Positioning Systems
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Dr. Robert Harle is a Reader in Mobile and Cyberphysical Systems at the Department of Computer Science and Technology, University of Cambridge. His research focuses on mobile systems, robotics, and automation, with an emphasis on wearable and earable computing, indoor positioning, and human-centred technology. His work explores innovative applications of consumer wearables for health monitoring, such as population-derived heart rate analysis and readiness assessment. He has contributed extensively to indoor positioning systems, including Bluetooth beacons, magnetic field-based GraphSLAM, and crowdsourced radio mapping. Key research areas: Wearable sensors, location-aware systems, cyberphysical systems, and sensor fusion Notable projects: EarGate (gait-based earable authentication), Bellrock (anonymous proximity beacons), and SmartSLAM (machine learning for indoor positioning) His recent publications highlight advancements in wearable health metrics, earable computing, and robust indoor localization techniques, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach bridging computer science and biomedical engineering.

• Medical Devices and Sensors
• Medical Imaging
• Medical Signal Processing
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Professor Juha Toyras is a Professorial Research Fellow in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at The University of Queensland, Australia. He also serves as the Head of Research and Innovation at Kuopio University Hospital and Wellbeing Services County of North Savo, and as Professor of Medical Physics and Engineering at the University of Eastern Finland. His research spans biomedical engineering with a focus on medical devices, sensors, imaging, signal processing, and connective tissue biomechanics. He is particularly known for his work in sleep technology and analytics, as well as cartilage biomechanics and medical diagnostics. Since 2004, he has been Vice/Co-Head of the Biophysics of Bone and Cartilage research group and Co-Head of the Sleep Technology and Analytics group at the University of Eastern Finland, leading substantial research teams comprising three professors, approximately 20 research fellows and postdocs, and over 50 PhD students. Professor Toyras has published over 320 peer-reviewed scientific papers with more than 14,000 citations and an H-index of 63. His recent research demonstrates a strong interdisciplinary approach combining biomedical engineering, sleep medicine, and orthopedics, with particular emphasis on developing novel diagnostic tools using advanced imaging techniques, signal processing, and machine learning algorithms for clinical applications. He has successfully supervised 52 PhD students and currently oversees approximately 20 PhD students across institutions. His research has been supported by various European and Australian funding sources. Notably, his work has led to practical medical innovations including the patented Bittium BrainStatus EEG-electrode set for emergency medicine, which is CE-approved and currently in global use.

Dwayne MannView profile

Research Fellow

• Biomedical Engineering
• Sleep Physiology
• Respiratory Medicine
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Dwayne Mann is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science , The University of Queensland. He completed his PhD in Biomedical Engineering, focusing on non-invasive methods to quantify airway obstruction severity in sleep studies. His research bridges interventional physiology and clinical sleep environments, aiming to characterize obstructive sleep apnea patient phenotypes for targeted treatments. Education: Bachelor (Honours) and PhD from The University of Queensland Affiliation: The University of Queensland, ARC Centre of Excellence for Children and Families Over the Lifecourse His research spans Biomedical Engineering , Sleep Physiology , Respiratory Medicine , and Public Health . Key themes include obstructive sleep apnea endotypes, flow limitation analysis, clinical sleep interventions, and cross-disciplinary applications of MATLAB-based modeling. Recent publications highlight trends in sleep apnea pathophysiology , pregnancy outcomes , pediatric sleep disorders , and fatigue assessment via heart rate variability . Collaborative work with researchers like Scott Sands and Bradley Edwards explores treatment efficacy and physiological mechanisms. As an associate advisor , he supervises projects on sleep-cognition interactions, obstructive sleep apnea phenotypes, and digital technology impacts on sleep. His personal interests include family life and endurance racing.

• Psycho-Oncology
• Health Services Research
• Cancer Care
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Dr Mona Faris is a Research Fellow at The University of Sydney, specializing in psycho-oncology and health services research. Her work focuses on improving symptom management for cancer patients and caregivers through clinical pathways and digital interventions. She has contributed to projects such as developing an online portal for brain cancer patients and a stepped care referral system for anxiety/depression management in oncology settings. Her research integrates quantitative and qualitative methods to address gaps in healthcare delivery. Key areas of research include clinical pathway implementation, patient-reported outcomes, and caregiver support. She has collaborated on studies exploring resilient healthcare practices in refractory epilepsy treatment and the application of WHO patient safety frameworks. Dr Faris’s earlier work in linguistics and speech science highlights her expertise in cross-disciplinary methodologies. Her publications span topics from neuro-oncology care to second-language phonological acquisition, reflecting her diverse academic background. While no formal awards are listed, her contributions to clinical innovation and patient-centric models demonstrate significant impact in healthcare research.

• Hydrology
• Catchment Management
• Sustainable Water Management
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Willem Vervoort is a Professor in Hydrology and Catchment Management and Director of the ARC Training Centre in Data Analytics for Resources and Environments (DARE) at the University of Sydney. He holds academic affiliations with the School of Life and Environmental Sciences and is a member of the Sydney Environment Institute, Sydney Institute of Agriculture, Sydney Southeast Asia Centre, and The Net Zero Institute. His expertise lies in quantitative hydrology, sustainable water management, and climate change impacts. Vervoort earned a PhD in field hydrology from the University of Georgia and an Agricultural Engineering degree from Wageningen University in Soil Conservation. His research focuses on developing sustainable water management strategies, particularly in agricultural contexts, leveraging interdisciplinary approaches. Key areas include groundwater dynamics, catchment functionality, and the integration of remote sensing and machine learning for hydrological modeling. Recent work emphasizes climate adaptation, afforestation impacts, and water market functionality in Australia and globally. Grants : Includes leadership in Horizon 2020-funded projects on remote sensing for agricultural water management and GRDC-funded initiatives on frost and heat management analytics. Labs/Teams : Directs the DARE Centre and collaborates with international teams in Uruguay, Fiji, and Italy, advancing SWAT model applications and hydrological forecasting. Publications span hydrological processes, climate extremes, and eco-hydrological interactions, with a focus on scaling models for policy and decision-making. His work bridges academic research with practical solutions for environmental sustainability and resource management.

Andrea CarenaView profile

Professor

• Optical Communication Systems
• Digital Signal Processing
• Fiber Optics
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Andrea Carena is a Full Professor in the Optical Communication Group at the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications, Politecnico di Torino, Italy. He holds a M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering from the same institution (1995 and 1998). His career includes a Visiting Researcher role at UC Santa Barbara (1998) and a decade as an Assistant Professor at Politecnico di Torino before becoming a Full Professor. His research focuses on optical communication systems, particularly digital signal processing, coherent detection, fiber nonlinearities, and advanced modulation formats. He has authored over 200 publications and received the IEEE/OSA Best Paper Award (2014, 2015). Education: M.Sc. in Electronic Engineering, Politecnico di Torino (1995) Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering, Politecnico di Torino (1998) Research Interests: Physical layer design of optical systems Coherent detection and digital signal processing Fiber nonlinearity modeling and mitigation Multi-core and few-mode fiber applications Machine learning for optical system optimization Publications Trends: Recent work emphasizes machine learning-driven optimization of optical amplifiers (Raman, bismuth-doped), SWDM/VCSEL systems for data centers, and reconfigurable photonic integrated circuits. His 2020s research bridges lab-to-field trials, including SDM transmission over deployed fibers and probabilistic shaping in multi-core environments. Awards: 2014 IEEE/OSA Journal of Lightwave Technology Best Paper Award 2015 IEEE/OSA Journal of Lightwave Technology Best Paper Award Advising & Grants: While no student names are listed, his leadership in the OptCom group suggests extensive PhD/Master’s supervision. His work on OptSim and modular WSS designs reflects major research grants in optical networking and photonics. Labs/Teams: Leads the Optical Communications Group (OptCom) at Politecnico di Torino, specializing in experimental and theoretical studies of advanced optical communication systems. Collaborates internationally on projects like OPERA (optical label swapping networks) and multi-core fiber field trials.