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Jennifer SchwartzView profile

Professor

Washington State UniversityUnited States

Jennifer Schwartz is the James F. Short Distinguished Professor in the Department of Sociology at Washington State University (WSU). Her research focuses on criminology, stratification/inequalities, communities, and substance use/health. She holds a Ph.D. from Pennsylvania State University (2003). Her work examines crime trends, gender disparities in offending, and the societal implications of criminal justice policies. Key areas include patterns of violence across genders and ages, rural-urban crime dynamics, and corporate financial fraud. Dr. Schwartz has conducted extensive research on drunk driving prevalence, gendered participation in environmental and corporate crimes, and cross-national variations in offending. Her projects often involve data triangulation across multiple sources (arrest records, self-reports, victim data). Notable grants include a National Institute of Justice-funded study on recreational cannabis in Washington State (2018-2019) and collaborative work on 21st-century corporate financial crime (2014-2019). Education: Ph.D., Sociology, Pennsylvania State University, 2003 Her research highlights how societal structures influence criminal behavior, particularly through gendered opportunities and risk preferences. She has published widely in top journals like Criminology and American Sociological Review , analyzing topics such as age-crime curves, rural justice systems, and environmental harm. Grants/Advising: Co-PI on NIJ studies on cannabis policy and corporate fraud; advisor on multiple doctoral projects Labs/Teams: Collaborates with WSU's Criminology Research Group on interdisciplinary projects

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Robert P. AndersonView profile

Professor

City University of New YorkUnited States

Robert P. Anderson is a Professor of Biology in the Division of Science at City College of New York (CCNY), part of the City University of New York (CUNY) system. His research laboratory is located in Marshak Science Building (Room 810), with additional affiliation as a Research Associate at the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) Mammalogy Department. As a Highly Cited Researcher (2019-2023) and AAAS Fellow (2023), he leads an interdisciplinary biogeography research program focused on modeling species niches and distributions. Dr. Anderson's research spans biodiversity modeling, biogeography, and ecology with specialization in mammals. His lab develops ecological modeling software widely applied in conservation biology, invasive species management, zoonotic disease studies, and climate change impact assessments. Key research themes include: Characterizing spatial configuration of environmental suitability for species Developing machine learning approaches (particularly Maxent) for species distribution modeling Studying climate change effects on biodiversity Conservation applications of biogeographic models Neotropical mammal systematics and ecology His work has resulted in significant software contributions including Wallace, ENMeval, and spThin, with recent publications emphasizing methodological improvements in species distribution modeling and conservation applications. The lab maintains active projects funded by NASA and the National Science Foundation, focusing on small mammals of North and South America. Scientific recognition includes: AAAS Fellow (2023) Web of Science Highly Cited Researcher (2019-2023) Blavatnik Science Scholar (New York Academy of Sciences) Most Downloaded Paper in Ecography (2023-2024) Most Cited Paper in Ecography (2023) Dr. Anderson mentors graduate students through the CUNY Graduate Center and CCNY Master's programs, with recent advisees receiving prestigious awards including the ASM Horner Award and NASA FINESST Fellowship. His lab trains students in environmental biology through interdisciplinary research combining fieldwork, morphology, climatology, remote sensing, physiology, and genetics. Current lab members include Andrew Gaier (NASA Fellow), Mariano Soley-Guardia, and Kass (lead author on highly cited Wallace v2 paper). The Anderson Lab operates from CCNY's Marshak Science Building as part of the university's biodiversity group studying ecology, evolution, and geography of life on Earth. The lab emphasizes software co-design between end-users and developers to enhance conservation utility, with recent work focusing on neighborhood approaches for range estimation and operationalizing expert knowledge in species assessments.

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Luke O'ConnorView profile

Assistant Professor

Harvard UniversityUnited States

Luke O'Connor is an Assistant Professor of Biomedical Informatics at Harvard Medical School, affiliated with the Department of Biomedical Informatics. He leads the O'Connor Lab, which focuses on the genetic architecture of common diseases, statistical methods development, and translating genetic associations into biological insight. His work bridges computational and experimental approaches to understand the functional and phenotypic effects of genetic variation. Education: O'Connor earned his Ph.D. in Bioinformatics and Integrative Genomics (BIG) from Harvard Medical School in 2019. He was a Schmidt Fellow/Principal Investigator at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard before joining Harvard Medical School. Research Interests: His research emphasizes statistical genetics, functional genomics, and the integration of genetic data with phenotypic outcomes. Key areas include analyzing rare and common genetic variants, developing methods for polygenic risk prediction, and studying the impact of genetic perturbations on cellular and disease mechanisms. Grants: He currently leads an NIH-funded project (R35GM155278) investigating the functional and phenotypic effects of protein-coding genetic variation. This work aims to bridge gaps between genomic data and biological understanding. Labs/Teams: The O’Connor Lab collaborates with institutions like the Broad Institute and engages in interdisciplinary projects to advance precision medicine and genetic discovery.

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Mari SandellView profile

Professor

University of HelsinkiFinland

Mari Sandell is a Professor in Sensory Food Science at the University of Helsinki's Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, Department of Food and Nutrition. She also holds a professorship in Sensory Perception at the University of Turku's Faculty of Medicine. Her research focuses on sensory science, multisensory perception, and individual differences in food experiences. She has a PhD in food chemistry and has conducted postdoctoral research at the Monell Chemical Senses Center in the U.S. Education: PhD in Food Chemistry (University of Turku), Adjunct Professorship in Flavor Chemistry. She has completed certifications in university pedagogy and academic leadership. She is affiliated with the Functional Foods Forum at the University of Turku and chairs the Food Culture Society in South-West Finland. Research Interests: Sensory-based food education, plant-based food development, sustainable food systems, taste sensitivity, and the role of sensory perception in eating behavior. Her work bridges basic research and applied food science, with a focus on translating findings into practical solutions for food industry and education. Awards: Polak Young Investigator Award (2006), Academy of Finland Award for Social Impact (2012), and Docent of the Year (2017). Grants & Projects: Principal investigator in multiple Academy of Finland and Business Finland grants. Active in EU-funded initiatives like EIT Food projects (e.g., Fullprotein, 4Innopipe2). Her research addresses sustainability, food innovation, and sensory science challenges. Labs/Teams: Leads the Senses and Food research team ('Sandell Lab'), exploring multisensory perception and sustainable food solutions. Collaborates with industry and academic partners in Finland and internationally.

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Steve TsangView profile

Professor

SOAS University of LondonUnited Kingdom

Roles and Affiliations: Steve Tsang is the Director of the SOAS China Institute at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London. Previously, he served as Head of the School of Contemporary Chinese Studies at the University of Nottingham (2016) and held positions as Professorial Fellow (now Emeritus Fellow) at St Antony’s College, Oxford. He maintains strong ties with both SOAS and the Nottingham China Policy Institute through his editorial and research activities. Education: Steve Tsang holds an MA and DPhil (PhD) from the University of Oxford. Research Interests: His work focuses on Chinese politics, the evolution of China’s political system, and the Chinese Communist Party’s engagement with democracy and human rights. He explores China’s foreign policy dynamics, including soft power strategies, relations with the UK, EU, U.S., and Asia, as well as geopolitical issues like Taiwan’s security and Hong Kong’s post-colonial governance. His historical research delves into 20th-century Chinese history, decolonization processes, and colonial legacies in Hong Kong. Publications Trends: Recent scholarship emphasizes Xi Jinping’s political thought and its global implications, alongside analysis of China’s technological ambitions and military strategy. Earlier work chronicled Taiwan’s democratization journey and explored Hong Kong’s administrative challenges during its transition to Chinese rule. A consistent thread is the interplay between historical narratives and contemporary policy-making. Advising and Grants: He has supervised PhD theses on topics ranging from Taiwan’s party-movement relations to UK-China relations. Major research projects include a Smith Richardson Foundation-supported study on China’s global strategy under Xi Jinping. His advisory roles extend to governmental bodies, having testified before UK Parliament committees and the Canadian House of Commons. Labs/Teams: Central to his work is the SOAS China Institute, which focuses on China’s domestic and international dynamics, and the Nottingham China Policy Institute, where he previously led research initiatives.

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Mehrtash Tafazzoli HarandiView profile

Associate Professor

Monash UniversityAustralia

Mehrtash Tafazzoli Harandi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering at Monash University, part of the Faculty of Engineering. His research focuses on machine learning and computer vision, particularly visual data analysis, with contributions to geometric deep learning, continual learning, and medical imaging. He holds editorial roles at IET Computer Vision , Frontiers in Imaging , and Journal of Imaging . Education & Previous Affiliations: Prior to Monash, he worked at NICTA (Canberra & Queensland Research Labs) and CSIRO-Data61. His Erdős number is 4 via a collaboration path through Richard Hartley. Research Interests: His work spans geometric learning, diffusion models, medical image analysis, and sustainable AI applications. Key areas include unlearning mechanisms in AI, 3D reconstruction compression, and robust MRI reconstruction using contrastive learning. Grants & Projects: He leads projects funded by ARC, US Air Force, and industry collaborations, including 'Can Machines Unlearn?' (ARC, A$790k) and 'Exploiting Geometries of Learning' (ARC, A$420k). His work addresses challenges in lifelong learning, model adaptation, and trustworthy AI from limited data. Awards: Recipient of Best Recognition Paper (IEEE DICTA 2013), NICTA Impact Award (2015), and multiple outstanding reviewer recognitions at top conferences. Teaching: Teaches courses on neural networks, computer vision, and advanced data analysis at Monash University. Supervises PhD students with a focus on mathematical and computational proficiency. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Australian Center for Robotic Vision (ACRV) and contributes to interdisciplinary projects at CSIRO-Data61. His research group explores cutting-edge AI applications in healthcare, manufacturing, and environmental sustainability.

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Paris Adkins-JacksonView profile

Assistant Professor

Columbia UniversityUnited States

Paris Adkins-Jackson is an Assistant Professor in the Departments of Epidemiology and Sociomedical Sciences at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. She is an affiliated member of the Health Analytics Center. Her work focuses on structural racism’s impact on health equity, particularly among Black, Pacific Islander, and Latinx/a/o communities. She holds a PhD in psychometrics from Morgan State University and serves as a board member of the Society for the Analysis of African American Public Health Issues. Dr. AJ’s research explores how structural racism influences healthy aging, including the effects of policing exposure on psychological well-being and biological aging in older adults. She also develops anti-racist interventions to enhance community trust and health through multisector partnerships. Her educational background includes a Master of Public Health (MPH), and she is actively involved in advancing health equity through policy and community-engaged research. Her recent work emphasizes methodological approaches for studying structural racism’s biopsychosocial impacts and addresses disparities in clinical trial participation and vaccine uptake. She has published extensively on topics like neighborhood greenspace and cognitive health, racialized disparities in dementia, and the role of anti-racist praxis in public health.

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Daniela De SilvaView profile

Professor

Barnard CollegeUnited States

Daniela De Silva is the Olin Professor of Mathematics and Chair of the Department of Mathematics at Barnard College, Columbia University. She holds a B.A. from the University of Naples Federico II and a Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Her research focuses on partial differential equations (PDEs), particularly free boundary problems and geometric analysis. She teaches advanced courses such as Calculus and Analysis at Barnard and organizes the Geometry and Analysis seminar at Columbia University. Her work explores regularity theory for free boundaries, phase transitions, and harmonic analysis. Notably, her contributions include studies on energy-minimizing free boundaries and monotonicity formulas. De Silva has also contributed to nonlinear Schrödinger equations and has held academic positions at institutions like Johns Hopkins University and MIT before joining Barnard in 2007. Her research interests span theoretical and applied aspects of PDEs, with a focus on geometric implications and singularities. While her work has been featured in prestigious journals like Comm. on Pure and Applied Math , Duke Math. J. , and Indiana Univ. Math. J. , she remains active in academic outreach, including discussions on topics like the mathematics of melting ice and the significance of π in popular media.

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Stefania Degaetano-OrtliebView profile

Associate Professor

Saarland UniversityGermany

Stefania Degaetano-Ortlieb is an Associate Professor of English Linguistics and Corpus Linguistics at Saarland University's Department of Language Science and Technology. She serves as Principal Investigator for the Collaborative Research Center (SFB 1102) 'Information Density and Linguistic Encoding,' leading Project B1 on diachronic information density in English scientific writing (17th century-present). Her interdisciplinary work bridges computational methods with sociolinguistics, focusing on register variation, language change, and digital humanities. Research interests center on text mining, data analytics, and probabilistic modeling of language variation. Key areas include: Diachronic evolution of scientific registers and linguistic densification Information-theoretic approaches to language efficiency Computational sociolinguistics and register diversification AI applications in humanities education (e.g., ChatGPT integration) Her publications show a strong trend toward quantitative diachronic analysis, with recent work emphasizing: interpretable AI models for linguistic change detection; propagandistic narrative analysis in conflict zones; and multi-word expression dynamics in scientific discourse. Cross-disciplinary collaborations frequently intersect with history, psychology, and media studies. Awards include the Fellowship Excellence Program for Young Female Scientists (2015-2018). Current grants: EU Horizon MSCA Doctoral Network 'CASCADE' (€521K to UdS, 2024-2027) Data-Pin Project for AI in education (€50K, 2023-2024) SFB 1102 Project B1 (€595K, 2022-2026) Advises PhD candidates in the EU CASCADE project on computational semantic change. Leads a research team exploring Russian media narratives, personality modeling in LLMs, and multi-word expressions. Directs teaching modules integrating AI tools for humanities students.

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Antony EastmondView profile

Professor

The Courtauld Institute of Art, University of LondonUnited Kingdom

Antony Eastmond is the Acting Executive Dean and Deputy Director at The Courtauld Institute of Art, holding the AG Leventis Professorship in Byzantine Art. He leads academic strategy across departments including History of Art, Conservation, and Public Engagement. His research focuses on Byzantine art and the Caucasus, exploring cultural interchange between Christian and Islamic worlds. Eastmond studied History at Oxford before completing an MA and PhD in Byzantine Art at The Courtauld, specializing in medieval Georgian art. His research interests include art’s role in identity formation, frontier regions, and inscription studies. Notable grants include the Getty Foundation’s Connecting Art Histories network and a Leverhulme Major Research Fellowship. Eastmond has supervised numerous PhD students, many focusing on medieval Georgian, Byzantine, and Armenian art. Key publications include Tamta's World (2017) and Art and Identity in Thirteenth-Century Byzantium (2004). He has edited volumes on Byzantine-Trebizond relations and medieval inscriptions, reflecting his commitment to interdisciplinary research. Eastmond’s work bridges art history with archaeology, emphasizing material culture’s role in understanding historical narratives.

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Tao HuanView profile

Associate Professor

University of British ColumbiaCanada

Tao Huan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry , University of British Columbia , and holds the Canada Research Chair in Metabolomics and Exposomics . His research focuses on advancing mass spectrometry (MS) for metabolomics , integrating bioinformatics to address challenges in cancer metabolism , disease biomarker discovery , and exposome characterization . Education: Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry (University of Alberta, 2015), Postdoctoral Research Associate (The Scripps Research Institute, 2015-2018). Dr. Huan’s work emphasizes systems biology , combining metabolomics with genomics and proteomics to decode complex biological mechanisms. He has pioneered methods for chemical isotope labeling and multimodal data integration , enhancing metabolite identification and pathway analysis. His recent publications (2020-2019) highlight innovations in LC-MS/MS workflows , freeze-thaw sample stability , and applications in colorectal cancer and Alzheimer’s disease . Dr. Huan’s lab actively recruits students and postdocs in analytical chemistry, metabolomics, and bioinformatics. Awards: Fred Beamish Award (2025), President’s Award, Metabolomics Society (2025), UBC Killam Faculty Research Award (2024), Michael Smith Health Research BC Scholar Award (2023). He serves as a faculty member in UBC’s Graduate Program in Bioinformatics , Genome Science and Technology , and the Cluster for Microplastics, Health and Environment . Lab alumni include Ph.D. and M.Sc. students now in academia and industry.

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Rachel NordlingerView profile

Professor

University of MelbourneAustralia

Rachel Nordlinger is a Professor of Linguistics and Director of the Research Unit for Indigenous Language at the University of Melbourne's School of Languages and Linguistics. Her research focuses on documenting and describing Australian Indigenous languages, with a particular emphasis on syntactic and morphological theory. She has conducted extensive fieldwork with communities speaking Bilinarra, Wambaya, Gudanji, Murrinhpatha, and Marri Ngarr, contributing to language preservation efforts. She holds a PhD from Stanford University and has authored influential works including A Grammar of Wambaya and co-edited volumes like The Languages and Linguistics of Australia . Nordlinger is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Humanities (2017) and leads major grants like the ARC Centre of Excellence for Dynamics of Language (2014-2026). Her work integrates linguistic theory with community-driven language revitalization projects, emphasizing the interconnectedness of language and cultural knowledge. Key research grants include projects on polysynthetic language processing (2021-2025), Indigenous language documentation, and cross-linguistic syntactic analysis. Nordlinger collaborates with institutions such as PARADISEC and the Kanamkek-Yile Ngala Museum to preserve endangered language materials. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges formal linguistic analysis with applied community linguistics.

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Suel-Kee KimView profile

Researcher

Yale UniversityUnited States

Suel-Kee Kim is an Associate Research Scientist in Neuroscience at the Yale School of Medicine, Yale University. Their research focuses on neurodevelopment, stem cell biology, and cellular mechanisms underlying neurological disorders. Key areas include neural fate determination from pluripotent stem cells, molecular programs in macaque brain development, and transcriptomic analysis of neural differentiation pathways. Notable contributions include studies on cellular recovery post-ischemia, impaired neurogenesis in congenital hydrocephalus, and retinoic acid's role in prefrontal cortex patterning. Collaborations with leading labs like the Sestan Lab emphasize interdisciplinary approaches in neuroscience and regenerative medicine. Publications highlight innovative work in stem cell microenvironment engineering, forensic transcriptomics of flies, and pancreatic islet differentiation for diabetes therapy. Their research bridges basic science and translational applications in neurology and regenerative medicine.

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Gilles HICKSONView profile

Professor

University of MontrealCanada

Gilles Hickson is a Full Professor at the Université de Montréal’s Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pathology and Cell Biology. He is affiliated with the Azrieli Research Center at CHU Sainte-Justine and serves as Deputy Director of Academic Affairs, Co-director of the Microscopy Imaging Platform, and responsible for the Molecular Biology Program. His research focuses on understanding molecular mechanisms of cytokinesis, particularly the transition from contractile rings to midbody rings, and the roles of anillin, septins, and actomyosin dynamics in cell division using Drosophila as a model. His work has implications for cancer biology and drug development. Education: BSc (Manchester), PhD (University of Glasgow), Postdoctoral training (UCSF). Research Interests: Cytokinesis mechanisms, cytoskeletal coordination, cell division errors in cancer, and developmental variations in cytokinesis. His awards include the FRQS Senior Researcher Fellowship and multiple grants from CIHR and NSERC. He supervises graduate students and has mentored over a dozen researchers. His lab employs genetic tools and high-resolution microscopy to dissect cytokinesis machinery. He also contributes to teaching, including courses in molecular medicine and microscopy. Awards: Komen Postdoctoral Fellowship, Leukemia & Lymphoma Special Fellow, Cole Foundation Transition Award. Grants: Ongoing CIHR and NSERC funding (2022–2027) for cytokinesis research. Hickson collaborates with institutions like the CHU Sainte-Justine and leads projects on cytokinesis networks, septin assembly, and actomyosin coordination. His lab is part of the Azrieli Center and the Microscopy Imaging Platform.

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Tong SunView profile

Assistant Professor

Yale UniversityUnited States

Dr. Tong Sun is an Assistant Professor of Pathology at Yale School of Medicine, specializing in surgical pathology and cytopathology with a focus on gynecological and genitourinary pathology. Her research emphasizes translational and molecular studies in cancer diagnostics, including the application of next-generation sequencing and molecular markers in cytology. Education & Training: M.D. from Peking University Health Science Center (2002) Ph.D. in Molecular Oncology from Peking Union Medical College (2007) Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (2011) Clinical and Anatomic Pathology Residency at University of Massachusetts Medical School (2019) Cytopathology Fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital (2020) Research Interests: Dr. Sun’s work bridges clinical practice and research, focusing on improving diagnostic accuracy through molecular profiling and cytological techniques. Key areas include: Genetic markers in castration-resistant prostate cancer Application of the Paris and International Systems for Urine/Serous Fluid Cytopathology Next-generation sequencing in urothelial and gynecologic malignancies Cytomorphologic challenges in transgender health and histological correlation Publications & Trends: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles and 5 book chapters, highlighting advancements in cervical cytology, thyroid nodules, endometrial cancer prognosis, and ovarian cyst diagnostics. Recent work emphasizes molecular features of pancreatic and lung carcinomas. Awards: Warren R. Lang Resident Physician Award (2020) Journal of American Society of Cytopathology Physician-in-training Award (2022) Grants & Labs: Collaborates with Yale’s Gelb Genitourinary Translation Research Center and frequently publishes with co-authors like Guoping Cai and Adebowale Adeniran. No specific lab mentioned, but active in interdisciplinary cancer research teams. Future Work: Expanding studies on KRAS mutations in biliary stenosis, SMARCA4-deficient lung carcinomas, and clinical validation of novel diagnostic tools in serous fluid cytology.

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