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Millicent SullivanView profile

Professor

• Gene Delivery
• siRNA Delivery
• Biomaterials
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Millicent Sullivan is the Alvin B. and Julie O. Stiles Professor of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering and Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Delaware. She is affiliated with the Allan P. Colburn Laboratory and focuses on developing biomaterials and nanocarriers for nucleic acid and drug delivery in regenerative medicine. Her research addresses challenges in gene therapy, siRNA delivery, and targeted drug delivery for cancers and tissue repair. Dr. Sullivan holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Princeton University. Her research interests include engineering polymer and peptide-based nanocarriers to target intracellular organelles, exploring stimuli-responsive materials for controlled drug release, and integrating growth factor delivery with wound repair mechanisms. She also investigates bioinspired systems like collagen-mimetic peptides and viral-like particles for therapeutic applications. Recent work highlights advancements in light-responsive nanocarriers, HBV protein particles for targeted delivery, and ECM turnover-stimulated gene transfer. Her lab’s innovations aim to enhance therapeutic efficacy while minimizing side effects in conditions like cancer and chronic wounds. Collaborations focus on interdisciplinary approaches combining chemical engineering, biomaterials science, and cell biology. Her lab’s website provides further details on ongoing projects and clinical translation efforts.

• Virology
• Antiviral Drug Development
• Vaccine Research
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Johan Neyts is a full professor at KU Leuven's Faculty of Medicine and heads the Virology, Antiviral Drug & Vaccine Research Group, the Division Virusbank, and other research subdivisions. He specializes in antiviral drug development, virology, and pandemic preparedness, with a focus on coronaviruses, flaviviruses, and hepatitis viruses. His research integrates molecular biology, drug discovery, and translational medicine. Research interests include viral pathogenesis, antiviral mechanisms, and vaccine design. He leads projects like the European Viral Outbreak Response Alliance and develops broad-spectrum antivirals for pandemic threats. He is also involved in preclinical and clinical studies of antiviral candidates targeting SARS-CoV-2, dengue, and hepatitis viruses. Notable contributions include discovering inhibitors for norovirus, SARS-CoV-2 membrane protein, and hepatitis E virus. His work emphasizes translational research to bridge basic science and clinical applications.

• Extreme Heat Impacts
• Climate Change and Health
• Public Health
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Dr Olga Anikeeva is a Research Fellow at the University of Adelaide's School of Public Health (part of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences). Her research focuses on the health impacts of extreme heat and climate change, particularly among vulnerable populations such as outdoor workers, culturally diverse communities, and older individuals. She holds a PhD and a BHealthSci(Hons) qualification. Grants & Funding Lead investigator for grants totaling over $2.5M USD, including projects on heatwave resilience, early warning systems in China, and cross-country health partnerships. Notable grants include the Goyder Institute's $1.2M project on ecosystem services and the National Foundation's $260K initiative on heatwave early warning systems. Research & Professional Activities Her work spans epidemiology, climate change adaptation, and public health policy. She contributes to the Environment and Health Research Group and serves on the editorial board of Scientific Reports . Key research themes include occupational heat stress, vector-borne diseases, and healthcare disparities among Indigenous populations. Supervision & Collaboration Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD students. Collaborates internationally with institutions like Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Shandong University on climate-health partnerships. Active in disaster resilience initiatives and mass-gathering health planning. Labs & Teams Affiliated with the Environment and Health Research Group, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to climate and health challenges.

Bregje WertheimView profile

Professor

• Evolutionary Biology
• Ecological Genomics
• Host-Parasite Interactions
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Bregje Wertheim is a Professor in evolutionary biology of ecological interactions at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Science and Engineering, where she also serves as Programme Director for the MSc Ecology and Evolution. Her research focuses on understanding how genomic variation shapes organisms' adaptive responses to environmental changes, using Drosophila as a model system to investigate molecular mechanisms of evolutionary innovation. Her interdisciplinary work spans: Ecological and evolutionary genomics of host-parasite interactions Innate immunity in insects Climate change adaptation mechanisms Applied entomology for sustainable agriculture Recent research explores the microbiome's role in insect adaptation and the development of bioinsecticides. Publications demonstrate strong themes in genomic adaptation to environmental stressors, with frequent investigations into: Temperature-responsive gene networks Host-parasite coevolution Microbiome-mediated fitness Behavioral plasticity Notable scientific honors include AcademiaNet membership (2012), NWO Vidi Research Fellowship (2009), and Rosalind Franklin Fellowship (2008). She leads multiple research consortia including INSECTFEED, investigating insects as sustainable livestock feed, and mentors PhD candidates in evolutionary genomics and ecological interactions. Her laboratory focuses on functional diversification of gene regulatory networks and maintains collaborations with industrial partners in biological control and insect farming technologies.

• Many-Objective Optimization
• Process Optimization
• Machine Learning Applications
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Kai Eivind Wu is a Researcher at the University of Sheffield’s School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, specializing in many-objective optimization with applications in pharmaceutical engineering and polymer chemistry. His work focuses on advancing computational methods for process optimization, automation, and machine learning integration in complex systems. Research interests include developing novel decomposition strategies for evolutionary algorithms, improving diversity metrics in multi-objective optimization, and applying these techniques to real-world problems such as continuous pharmaceutical production and nanoparticle synthesis. Collaborations involve cross-disciplinary projects with cloud computing and automated laboratory systems. Publications highlight contributions to self-optimizing laboratory platforms, constraint-handled manufacturing processes, and visualization methods for Pareto front analysis. His work bridges theoretical optimization advancements with practical industrial applications. No scientific awards are explicitly listed. Advising and grant details are not provided in the text. Wu is affiliated with the Amy Johnson Building in Sheffield and contributes to research teams focused on automation and high-dimensional optimization challenges.

Doğa CeylanView profile

Assistant Professor

• Electromechanical Systems Design
• Electric Mobility
• Power Electronics
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Doğa Ceylan is an Assistant Professor at the Electromechanics and Power Electronics department of Eindhoven University of Technology. His research focuses on sustainable electromechanical systems, particularly reluctance machines for heavy-duty electric vehicles and agricultural applications. He specializes in multi-physical design, rare-earth-free structures, and novel control strategies. Education: B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Middle East Technical University (2016–2018), followed by a Ph.D. at TU/e (2019–2024) culminating in a cum laude distinction. Postdoc work involved developing high-torque variable flux reluctance motors for electric tractors. Research Interests : Electromechanical systems design, electric mobility, finite element analysis, vector hysteresis modeling, and sustainable energy solutions. His work aligns with UN SDGs, emphasizing clean energy and innovation. Articles Trends : Recent publications emphasize variable flux reluctance machines, flux-weakening control, and cross-coupling effects in motor control. He explores heavy-duty applications, thermal characteristics, and optimization techniques for high-torque operations. Awards : PhD with distinction cum laude (2024). Grants & Projects : Participated in the Smaragd-Farmtronics project (2017–2021) focusing on solar energy and agricultural technologies. Current work includes EU-funded initiatives on sustainable drive systems. Labs & Teams : Leads research in the Electromechanics Lab and collaborates with the Electromechanics and Power Electronics group. Active in developing demonstrators for agricultural electric tractors and heavy-duty vehicle systems.

• Host-Pathogen Interaction
• Immune System Modulation
• Systems Immunology
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Biography Falko Steinbach is a Professor of Veterinary Immunology at the School of Veterinary Medicine, part of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Surrey. He holds editorial roles for journals including TBED, Frontiers in Immunology, and Vaccines. His research focuses on host-pathogen interactions, immune system modulation, and systems immunology, with a particular emphasis on dendritic cell biology in horses and other animals. Educational Background Graduated as a veterinarian in 1990 from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in Berlin, Germany. Completed postgraduate degrees in veterinary medicine at the Free University of Berlin (1994, 2004). Research Interests Steinbach’s work centers on understanding immune responses to viral infections, including herpesviruses, pestiviruses, and arteriviruses. Key areas include viral pathogenesis, vaccine development, and the role of dendritic cells in antiviral immunity. His research has implications for both animal health and zoonotic disease control. Collaborations & Affiliations APHA (Animal and Plant Health Agency) Royal Veterinary College (RVC) Chester Zoo University of Berne Albert Einstein Hospital, São Paulo Publications & Contributions His publications span over 15 years, addressing topics such as elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV), equine arteritis virus (EAV), and bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV). Recent work includes insights into West Nile virus in horses and Schmallenberg virus epidemiology. Teaching Steinbach contributes to the MSc program in Veterinary Microbiology at the University of Surrey.

• Geospatial Health
• GIS (Geographic Information Systems)
• Public Health
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Justine I. Blanford is a Full Professor at the University of Twente, affiliated with the TechMed Centre, Department of Earth Observation Science, and Digital Society Institute. Her work focuses on geospatial health, GIS applications in public health, and climate change impacts. She contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being (SDG 3) and climate action (SDG 13). Her research integrates spatial analysis, epidemiology, and environmental science to address challenges like malaria risk mapping, flood impacts on mental health, and vaccination accessibility. Collaborations include projects in Kenya, Germany, and the Netherlands. Recent activities include presentations on disaster health resilience and medtech innovations at international conferences. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, but her work has garnered significant citations (2073 total). She actively participates in interdisciplinary initiatives like the ATMODOR project addressing urban pollution and odor management.

• Malaria Epidemiology
• Global Health
• Tropical Medicine
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Akira Kaneko is a Professor at the Department of Microbiology, Tumor and Cell Biology at Karolinska Institutet, leading the Island Malaria Group. He has conducted extensive research on malaria epidemiology, chemotherapy, and elimination in regions including Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia, Cambodia, Malawi, Zanzibar, Ghana, and Kenya since 2011. His academic career includes a PhD from Karolinska Institutet (1999) and an MD from Hirosaki University School of Medicine (1982). Research focuses on global health challenges, particularly tropical medicine, with a specialization in malaria control strategies and their socioeconomic implications. Notable contributions include studies on Plasmodium species distribution, drug resistance mechanisms, and intervention efficacy in high-endemic areas. Key achievements include the TROPMED Outstanding Alumni Award (2018) and the Tropical Medicine Award (2016). He has authored over 150 peer-reviewed articles, including recent works on spatial analysis of malaria vaccine access and genomic surveillance of Plasmodium falciparum in East Africa. Current projects include evaluations of financial incentive interventions for malaria reduction in Kenya and studies on Cryptosporidium parvum inactivation via ozonated water. He collaborates with international teams across epidemiology, genomics, and public health policy.

Scott DexterView profile

Lecturer

• Computer Science Education
• Ethics in Computing
• Free and Open Source Software (FOSS)
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Scott Dexter is a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, where he joined in 2024. Previously, he held academic roles at Brooklyn College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, as well as Alma College. His professional experience includes leadership roles as Director of General Education and Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at Brooklyn College. Dr. Dexter earned his PhD in Computer Science from the University of Michigan in 1998. His teaching philosophy emphasizes inclusive pedagogy, incorporating strategies like Team-Based Learning (TBL), specifications grading, and principles from Grading for Equity and Inclusive Teaching . At Michigan, he has taught EECS 376 (Foundations of Computer Science) and EECS 203 (Discrete Mathematics), with upcoming courses in professional development and special topics. His teaching portfolio spans computer science fundamentals, ethics, and digital humanities. Research interests include ethics in computing, free and open-source software (FOSS), software aesthetics, and innovative teaching methodologies. Notable work includes studies on FOSS's role in creativity, ethics education for graduate students, and the application of learning theories in mathematics education. He has published extensively on pedagogy, including analyses of student feedback in linear algebra curricula and the design of collaborative learning tools. Outside academia, Dexter studies Persian music (kamancha and radif) and serves on the board of the CodeLab Foundation, a nonprofit advancing programming education. His interdisciplinary scholarship bridges technical fields with humanities, exemplified by his 2025 article exploring trans futurity in mid-century literature.

• Systematic Reviews
• Meta-Analysis
• Clinical Research Methodology
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Raju Kanukula is an academic affiliated with the University of Sydney's School of Architecture, Design and Planning, though his research focuses on medical and healthcare-related methodologies. His primary role involves advancing systematic review and meta-analysis methodologies, with a particular emphasis on improving the quality and reliability of evidence synthesis in healthcare research. His research interests center on methodological innovations in systematic reviews, including bias assessment tools (e.g., ROB-ME), error detection in meta-analyses, and the application of rigorous statistical methods to clinical data. He also explores practical challenges in healthcare, such as hypertension treatment efficacy, osteoarthritis interventions, and the impact of environmental contaminants like arsenic on human health. Kanukula's recent work highlights trends toward enhancing transparency in research practices, such as data sharing and replication of systematic reviews. His studies often address gaps in guideline development, evidence translation, and the implementation of evidence-based practices in clinical settings.

• Power Electronics
• Renewable Energy Systems
• AC-AC Converters
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Dr. Fazal Akbar is a Researcher at the University of Edinburgh's School of Engineering, affiliated with the Energy Systems department at the Fleeming Jenkin Research Institutes. His research focuses on advancing power electronics, particularly in AC-AC converters, inverters, and high-gain energy conversion systems. He is based in room 1.180. Dr. Akbar's work emphasizes innovative designs for reduced semiconductor usage, improved efficiency, and reliable operation in renewable energy applications. His recent contributions include studies on bipolar converter topologies, transformerless inverters, and high-frequency isolated systems. His publications from 2020 to 2023 reflect a consistent exploration of converter optimization, with trends toward minimizing passive components and enhancing reliability in both single-phase and three-phase systems. Notable themes include virtual-ground techniques, SVPWM modulation, and dual-phase-shift control strategies. No scientific awards have been explicitly mentioned. While no advising or grant details are provided, his research aligns with the Energy Systems group's focus on sustainable energy solutions. Dr. Akbar's work is conducted within the Energy Systems department, contributing to the broader goals of the Fleeming Jenkin Research Institutes in advancing energy technologies.

Bryony C BonningView profile

Professor

• Insect Physiology
• Insect Pathology
• Pest Management
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Bryony C. Bonning is a Professor and Eminent Scholar in the Department of Entomology and Nematology at the University of Florida, where she directs the Center for Arthropod Management Technologies (CAMTech). She holds a B.Sc. in Zoology from the University of Durham and a Ph.D. in Entomology from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Her research focuses on developing environmentally benign pest management solutions through insect physiology and pathology studies. Research integrates molecular biology and virology to engineer novel insecticides, with emphasis on Bacillus thuringiensis toxins, viral vectors for toxin delivery, and RNAi strategies against hemipteran pests like the Asian citrus psyllid. Work spans proteomics of insect guts, viral discovery, and transgenic plant development. Awards include the Nan-Yao Su Award for Innovation (2013) and fellowships in ESA and AAAS. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on practical pest management solutions, with recent advances in viral-mediated toxin delivery and specificity databases for pesticidal proteins.

Ken H HolscherView profile

Academic

• Entomology
• Pest Management
• Tick Biology
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Ken H Holscher is an Associate Professor Emeritus at Iowa State University's Department of Entomology. He specializes in livestock and poultry pest management, public health pest control, and stored grain insect management. His extension programs focus on practical pest solutions for agriculture and public health. Dr. Holscher holds a Ph.D. in Entomology from Oklahoma State University (1981), an M.S. in Entomology (1978), and a B.S. in Secondary Education from Kearney State College (1972). His research interests center on tick biology, including molting behavior, host detection mechanisms, and disease transmission pathways. He has extensively studied species like Ornithodoros and Amblyomma ticks, focusing on environmental stimuli (e.g., CO₂) and chemical ecology. His work bridges laboratory studies with field applications in agricultural pest management. Teaching responsibilities include courses such as Principles of Biology I, Introduction to Insects, Pesticide Applicator Certification, and Livestock Entomology. He also supports the Iowa Agricultural Aviation Association Fly-In Clinics and Pesticide Applicator Certification Program. His publications (1978–1987) emphasize tick behavior, vector biology, and pest control strategies. Notable topics include carbon dioxide effects on molting, in vitro tick feeding, and host effluent analysis.

Stuart MadnickView profile

Professor

• Cybersecurity
• Big Data
• Database Technology
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Stuart Madnick is the John Norris Maguire (1960) Professor of Information Technology at MIT Sloan School of Management and Affiliate Faculty at MIT Institute for Data, Systems, and Society (IDSS). He is Founding Director of Cybersecurity at MIT Sloan (CAMS), leading research on managerial aspects of cybersecurity since 1979. Madnick holds a PhD in Computer Science from MIT (1972) and has served over 50 years as MIT faculty. He heads the Cybersecurity at MIT Sloan Initiative, formerly known as the (IC)³ Consortium. Madnick’s research focuses on cybersecurity governance, cyber-risk economics, regulatory compliance, and critical infrastructure protection. His work spans 300+ publications, including foundational texts like Computer Security (1979). He advises major corporations, cofounded five tech firms, and operates Langley Castle Hotel in England. Recent research highlights include analyzing UN cybersecurity treaties vs. GDPR, catastrophe bond applications for cyber-insurance markets, and board-level cybersecurity governance. He emphasizes balancing innovation with security in digital trade, 5G technology, and AI ethics. Education: PhD in Computer Science, MIT (1972) Affiliations: MIT Sloan, IDSS, CAMS, MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy Madnick’s awards include the 2024 Publication Award (with colleagues), 2023 Editorial Best Paper Award, and 2021 Best Paper Award. He designs executive education programs on cybersecurity governance for boards and leaders, emphasizing cross-disciplinary strategies for cyber-aware organizational cultures.