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Matthew WrightView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Musical Instrument Acoustics
• Thermoviscous Acoustics
• Computer-Enhanced Learning
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Dr Matthew Wright is a Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research (ISVR), University of Southampton. His research spans musical instrument acoustics, thermoviscous acoustics, and computer-enhanced learning, focusing on interdisciplinary applications of acoustics and education. PhD in acoustics from ISVR under Joe Hammond Research Fellow at Trinity College Dublin (1990s) EPSRC Advanced Research Fellow (2002) His work integrates acoustics , machine learning , and engineering education . Key areas include thermoviscous fluid dynamics, auditory neuroscience, and innovative methods for teaching acoustical design. Recent articles highlight collaborations with EPSRC and Google Inc., exploring sound propagation, speech enhancement algorithms, and MEMS microphone design. Themes center on sound and vibration , signal processing , and educational technologies . EPSRC Advanced Research Fellowship (2002) Matthew supervises PhD students and has contributed to projects like "SMILE" (European Union), "Bleeck" (EPSRC), and "Speech Enhancement in Neural Space" (Google). He actively participates in editorial boards and professional organizations, including the Institute of Acoustics.

Lauren NadlerView profile

Lecturer

• Marine Biology
• Animal Behavior
• Physiology
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Dr. Lauren Nadler is a Lecturer in Marine Biology and Ecology at the University of Southampton's Ocean and Earth Science faculty, based at the National Oceanography Centre Southampton. She is a member of the Marine Biology and Ecology research group and the Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute. Current research focuses on the interplay between physiology and behavior in social fishes Examining biotic (social context, parasite infection) and abiotic (climate change, habitat degradation) pressures Developing tools for real-world testing of lab findings in marine systems Her work employs an interdisciplinary approach to understand how marine organisms' behavior and physiology create complex underwater interactions. She investigates the physiological mechanisms behind behavioral traits, requiring technological innovations beyond traditional biology. Key trends in her 15 most recent articles (2025-2021) span: Parasite-induced behavioral manipulation Social dynamics in coral reef fish Climate change impacts on physiology Metabolic rate variability Escape response biomechanics Reef conservation methodologies She supervises PhD students in the Ocean & Earth Science department and has previously held academic appointments at Nova Southeastern University (2020-2022) and postdoctoral positions in Norway and California. Her educational background includes: PhD in Marine Biology (James Cook University, 2016) MRes in Marine & Freshwater Ecology (University of Glasgow, 2011) BA in Biology with Marine Science specialization (Boston University, 2007)

Jim CogswellView profile

Professor

• Visual Arts
• Painting
• Drawing
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Jim Cogswell is an Arthur F. Thurnau Professor at the Stamps School of Art & Design at the University of Michigan, where he has been faculty since 1990. His artistic practice uses painting and drawing as foundational knowledge while exploring diverse media languages through interdisciplinary collaborations. His educational background includes an M.F.A. in Painting and Drawing from the University of New Mexico (1982) and a B.A. in English Literature from Rhodes College (1971). Born and raised in Japan, Cogswell's work reflects his international perspective and literary background. Cogswell's research interests focus on sequence and pattern as cognitive triggers, exploring how humans translate perception into meaning. He develops anthropomorphic alphabets as generative systems for visual narratives, drawing from brain maps, astronomical models, and archaeological artifacts. His work investigates the mystery of human cognition and our relationship with the unexplained. An analysis of his recent artistic output reveals a consistent exploration of interdisciplinary connections, particularly between art, science, and language. His installations frequently transform architectural spaces through vinyl window works, while maintaining a strong foundation in painting and drawing techniques. The evolution from individual paintings to large-scale environmental installations demonstrates his growing interest in audience interaction and spatial experience. His significant recognition includes: Arthur F. Thurnau Professor (2008) Senior Fellow in the Michigan Society of Fellows (2014) Michigan Arts Award (2000) Charles P. Brauer Faculty Fellow at U-M Institute for the Humanities (1992-93) Cogswell has received numerous grants from the Office of the Vice-President for Research and the Horace P. Rackham School of Graduate Studies. His interdisciplinary approach has led to collaborations with cosmologists, astronomers, poets, dancers, and engineers, resulting in innovative projects like Jeweled Net of the Vast Invisible which visualized dark matter. He has lectured internationally at universities and conferences across six continents. His creative practice operates through multiple interconnected teams including collaborations with the Kelsey Museum of Archaeology, University of Michigan Museum of Art, and international partners like the Michael Cacoyannis Foundation in Athens. His studio practice integrates traditional painting techniques with digital technologies and scientific data visualization.

• Philosophy of Mind
• Philosophy of Science
• Philosophy of Physics
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Paavo Pylkkänen is a Senior Lecturer in Theoretical Philosophy at the School of Bioscience, University of Skövde. His research bridges philosophy, quantum physics, consciousness studies, and cognitive neuroscience, focusing on the radical implications of quantum theory and relativity for understanding mind and consciousness. University: University of Skövde School: School of Bioscience Academic Rank: Senior Lecturer Email: paavo.pylkkanen@his.se Research Interests: Pylkkänen explores the intersection of quantum theory and consciousness, emphasizing how quantum mechanics might resolve the hard problem of consciousness. He critiques ontic structural realism, develops Bohmian quantum ontology, and investigates quantum cognition. His work integrates Eastern and Western philosophies, analyzing concepts like active information and the implicate order. Publications & Projects: His recent work includes analyses of quantum psychophysical laws, the measurement problem, and Bohmian interpretations. He collaborates with Basil Hiley, Stuart Hameroff, and Rocco Gennaro to merge quantum models with higher-order consciousness theories. Current projects examine appearance/reality in physics and cognitive neuroscience.

Teréz VinczeView profile

Assistant Professor

• Film Studies
• European Cinema
• Hungarian Cinema
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Teréz Vincze is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Film Theory and Film History within the Faculty of Humanities at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE). She holds additional roles as an habilitated assistant professor and has been teaching at ELTE since 2004. Her work bridges film theory , historical analysis , and gender studies , with a focus on self-reflexive cinema and trauma representation . B.A. in Hungarian Language and Literature (ELTE, 2000) M.A. in Aesthetics (ELTE, 2001) Ph.D. in Aesthetics (ELTE, 2009, summa cum laude) Habilitation in Film Studies (ELTE, 2024) Vincze's research spans European cinema , with particular emphasis on Hungarian and East Asian films , modernist techniques , and cultural memory . Her publications analyze authorship , spatial concepts , and body politics in post-communist and transnational contexts. Key trends in her film analysis include self-reflexivity , trauma phenomenology , and gender representation . Her works examine directors like István Szabó , Ferenc Kósa , and Hong Sang-soo , alongside comparative studies of Bollywood and Taiwanese cinema . She has served as editor for the journal Metropolis since 1999 and as editor-in-chief (2003–2009). Her recent habilitation (2024) solidifies her expertise in film theory and contemporary cinema , with ongoing research into cinematic space and political allegory .

Ernest PastorView profile

Researcher

• Photocatalysis
• Ultrafast Dynamics
• Solid-State Physics
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Ernest Pastor is a CNRS Researcher at the Institute of Physics of Rennes (Materials and Light Department), University of Rennes. His work focuses on understanding electronic and structural dynamics in functional solids, particularly for photocatalytic and phase-change applications. He employs ultrafast optical and X-ray methods under in situ conditions to study defect interactions, polaron formation, and light-controlled charge transport. B.Sc. in Chemistry, University of Valencia Ph.D. in Photochemistry, Imperial College London Research Interests: His studies bridge ultrafast dynamics in solids, defect engineering, and optical control of electrochemical interfaces. Key areas include: Tracking reactive intermediates on disordered surfaces Understanding polaron formation timescales Manipulating defects with laser pulses Probing light-induced phase transitions Optimizing charge carrier lifetimes in oxides Scientific Awards: Recipient of the ERC Starting Grant (2022) for light-controlled defect dynamics in energy materials.

Mostafa Bakhoday PaskyabiView profile

Associate Professor

• Offshore Wind Energy
• Environmental Impacts of Offshore Wind Turbines
• Wind-Wave-Turbulence Interaction
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Mostafa Bakhoday Paskyabi is an Associate Professor at the Geophysical Institute , University of Bergen. His research focuses on offshore wind energy , environmental impacts of turbines , wind-wave-turbulence interaction , and climate change effects on wind parks . He employs Large Eddy Simulation (LES) and data assimilation for digital twin development. Teaching: Course responsible for ENERGI322 and ENERGI101; lecturer for ENERGI321 and ENERGI360. Supervision: Advises PhD candidates like Maria Krutova, Xu Ning, and Øystein Husevåg Døskeland, alongside master’s students including Fahim Masud Ahmed and Tord Nylan Malmei. His research explores physical oceanography (ocean mixing, Lagrangian particle tracking), air-sea interaction , and reduced-order modeling for offshore energy systems. Recent work examines swell wave impacts on turbulence and LiDAR-based data assimilation for transient event forecasting. Projects include LESWIND , WindSys , HIPERWIND , and Wind3D , addressing offshore wind design, ecosystem impacts, and climate operability. Collaborations span institutions like NTNU, NORCE, and IMR.

Volodymyr VovchenkoView profile

Assistant Professor

• QCD Theory
• Heavy-Ion Collisions
• Neutron Stars
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Volodymyr Vovchenko is an Assistant Professor at the University of Houston in the Department of Physics. Since 2022, he has led the Nuclear Theory Group at UH, focusing on extreme QCD matter in heavy-ion collisions and neutron stars. PhD (2018) and MSc (2013) in Theoretical Physics, Goethe University Frankfurt BSc (2011) in Physics, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv Research Interests include QCD theory and phenomenology , particularly under high baryon density and temperature. His work connects heavy-ion collision experiments (STAR, ALICE) to neutron star astrophysics , with a focus on phase transitions, cumulants, and scientific computing frameworks like Thermal-FIST. Recent Publications (2024–2025) explore the QCD critical point , quarkyonic matter , and factorial cumulant analysis in baryon-rich environments. These studies integrate hydrodynamics , molecular dynamics , and lattice QCD constraints . Group Members include PhD students Tripp Moss (Dense QCD Matter) and Volodymyr Kuznietsov (Critical Point Simulations), alongside postdocs G. Pihan and R. Poberezhniuk . His Quantum Oscillator and Thermal-FIST projects provide open-source tools for 3D visualization and thermal model analysis.

• Visual Studies
• Cinema
• Digital Media
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Martine Beugnet is Professor of Visual Studies at the University of Paris, affiliated with the Department of English Studies. She previously held positions at the University of Edinburgh as Lecturer/Reader (1999-2007) and Professor of Film Studies (2007-2012). She earned her PhD from the University of Edinburgh in 1999. Her research explores the intersections of cinema, digital media, and visual culture, with emphasis on sensory experiences, screen technologies, and the transformation of cinematic language in the digital era. Key themes include immersive media, haptic visuality, and the politics of representation in contemporary visual arts. Recent publications (2019-2022) demonstrate a consistent focus on digital media's impact on cinematic form, analyzing topics like screen scalability, immersive aesthetics, and the reconfiguration of bodily perception through technologies. Collaborative works frequently examine auteurs like Godard and contemporary filmmakers through theoretical frameworks from Foucault to psychoanalysis. She co-directs the Arts and Visual Culture research axis and the double Master Film Studies program. Administrative roles include Director of English Studies (Paris, 2015-2018) and Director of Film Studies (Edinburgh, 2000-2012). She supervises graduate students in Visual Studies, Cinema, and Digital Media.

• Agent-based modeling
• Mathematical modeling in life sciences
• Ordinary and partial differential equation modeling
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Kevin John Painter is a Full Professor (L.240) at the Interuniversity Department of Territorial Sciences, Planning and Policies (DIST) of Politecnico di Torino. His research focuses on mathematical and computational modeling of spatial-temporal dynamics in natural systems, spanning embryonic development, cancer progression, animal migration, and environmental landscape structuring. Position: Full Professor Institution: Politecnico di Torino Department: DIST (Interuniversity Department of Territorial Sciences, Planning and Policies) Key research interests include agent-based modeling, mathematical biology, differential equations, and pattern formation. His work addresses cancer invasion dynamics, turtle navigation to Ascension Island, whale migration under noise pollution, and environmental change modeling. Recent publications emphasize nonlocal interaction models, phenotypic switching in biological systems, and coupled Turing reaction-diffusion-chemotaxis frameworks. Since 2020, he has taught Calculus, Probability and Statistics, and Linear Algebra at the Architecture and Automotive Engineering programs. He supervises doctoral research in the Urban and Regional Development PhD program. Scientific contributions are reflected in editorial board memberships across six journals, including Mathematical Models and Methods in Applied Sciences and the Royal Society Open Science. Awards: Editorial board member of leading journals. His modeling strategies bridge individual and population-level dynamics, with applications spanning from neural crest cell chemotaxis to glioma tumor invasion. Skills align with ERC sectors PE1_20 (Mathematical Applications) and LS3_9 (Developmental Biology), supporting UN SDGs 3 (Health), 13 (Climate Action), and 14 (Life Below Water).

David HysellView profile

Professor

• Ionospheric Physics
• Space Plasma Physics
• Aeronomy
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David Hysell is a Professor in the Department of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences at Cornell University. His research focuses on ionospheric physics, plasma turbulence, and equatorial aeronomy. He leads projects utilizing HF radar networks, satellite data (e.g., ICON), and advanced modeling techniques to study ionospheric instabilities and space weather phenomena. Key tools include the Jicamarca Radio Observatory and collaborative initiatives like the SPARTA Center for space weather forecasting. His work integrates fluid/plasma simulations, automatic differentiation for parameter estimation, and hybrid kinetic models to understand Farley-Buneman instabilities, equatorial spread F, and sporadic E-layer dynamics. Recent efforts emphasize ionospheric forecasting using multi-instrument data fusion and machine learning approaches. Hysell actively participates in international observatory upgrades and geospace radar development to enhance global ionospheric monitoring capabilities. Scientific contributions include advancing ionospheric specification methods using HF beacon networks, investigating solar minimum conditions at equatorial altitudes, and studying plasma wave interactions in high-latitude regions. His research bridges theoretical plasma physics with applied space weather monitoring, addressing both fundamental science and operational needs.

Riccardo BonazzaView profile

Professor

• Experimental Fluid Mechanics
• Impulsive Fluid Flows
• Shock-Interface Interactions
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Riccardo Bonazza is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, affiliated with the College of Engineering and the Nuclear Engineering & Engineering Physics program. His research focuses on experimental investigations of impulsive fluid flows, shock-interface interactions, and shock-driven mixing phenomena with applications in inertial confinement fusion, combustion systems, and aerospace engineering. Bonazza holds a PhD (1992) and MS (1985) from Caltech, and a Laurea in Mechanical Engineering (1983 cum laude) from Università di Ancona. His experimental work uses advanced techniques like planar Mie scattering, laser-induced fluorescence (PLIF), and particle image velocimetry (PIV) in the Wisconsin Shock Tube Laboratory. Key research areas include Richtmyer-Meshkov instability dynamics, shock-accelerated vortex rings, and reactive shock flows. His studies explore both detrimental mixing effects in fusion applications and beneficial mixing enhancement in supersonic combustion systems. Recent experiments involve shock-bubble interactions, reshock phenomena, and turbulent mixing quantification. Notable awards include the 2016 Leaders in Engineering & Diversity Scholar Award and 2011 Outstanding Instructor Award. His 2023 work includes novel bovine thermodynamic models and advanced shock tube diagnostics. Bonazza teaches courses in aerodynamics, gas dynamics, rocket propulsion, and independent research supervision. Key facilities: Wisconsin Shock Tube Laboratory. Active collaborations include CFD validation, laser diagnostics development, and multi-phase flow studies.

• Coastal Engineering
• Ocean Engineering
• Marine Renewable Energy
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Amir Etemad Shahidi is an Associate Professor at Griffith University's School of Engineering and Built Environment, specializing in Civil and Environmental Engineering. He holds roles as Director of Civil Engineering Double Degrees and Deputy Head of Research (former). His research focuses on Coastal Engineering, Marine Renewable Energy, and Climate Change impacts. He has published 110+ papers, with an H-index of 34 and 3500+ citations (SCOPUS). He leads industrial projects in Water/Coastal Engineering and is a member of the Cities Research Institute and Australian Rivers Institute. Education: PhD in Civil Engineering, University of Western Australia (1998) MSc in Civil Engineering, Sharif University of Technology (1991) BSc in Civil Engineering, Sharif University of Technology (1988) Research Interests: Coastal Engineering innovations, renewable energy systems (wind/wave/solar), climate change adaptation strategies, and environmental fluid dynamics. His work bridges theoretical models with practical applications, addressing challenges like coastal protection and sustainable energy integration. Recent studies explore offshore hybrid energy systems and wave energy converter pairing. Grants & Projects: Led major initiatives such as the Blue Economy CRC offshore fish pen design and spatial MCDM tools for renewable energy siting. Collaborations include AECOM, Delft University, and Deltares. Awards: 2015 Learning & Teaching Citation Award, 2018 Australia's leading researcher in Ocean Engineering, and top 2% global researcher (2024). Labs/Teams: Active in Griffith's Coastal Engineering Research Field Station (CERFS) and Hydroinformatics initiatives.

• Plasma Physics
• Space Physics
• Dusty Plasmas
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Vikram Dharodi is a Researcher in the Plasma & Space Physics department at West Virginia University (WVU), affiliated with the Scime Group. His research focuses on dusty plasmas, ultra-cold plasmas, and magnetic reconnection phenomena. Key interests include plasma dynamics, shear instabilities, and coherent structure propagation in strongly coupled plasmas. Recent work includes studies on Kelvin-Helmholtz instability, vortex merging, and gravity-driven instabilities in dusty plasmas. He has contributed to numerical simulations of visco-elastic fluid models and explored plasma interactions via particle-in-cell methods. Collaborations include institutions like Michigan State University and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Publications emphasize plasma physics applications, with notable contributions to understanding plasma behavior under rotational shear flows and compressible dust dynamics. His work bridges theoretical models with experimental validations, advancing plasma turbulence and transport studies.

John Q. XiaoView profile

Professor

• Spintronics
• Magnetism in Materials
• High-Frequency Magnetic Materials
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John Q. Xiao is the UNIDEL Professor of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Delaware's College of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on spintronic devices, magnetism in nanostructured materials, metamaterials, and high-frequency magnetic materials. He is affiliated with the Physics & Astronomy department and has contributed to groundbreaking work on magnetic tunnel junctions, magnon dynamics, and terahertz spintronic systems. Xiao's work integrates experimental and theoretical approaches, often involving advanced characterization techniques like thin-film deposition and time-resolved spectroscopy. Research Areas: Spintronics, Magnetism, Metamaterials, Nanostructured Composites Affiliations: UNIDEL Professor role emphasizing interdisciplinary research His studies explore phenomena such as spin-polarized transport, ultrafast demagnetization, and magnon-photon interactions. Recent projects include developing flexible magnetic composites for microwave absorption and investigating quantum effects in layered materials like Fe5GeTe2. Xiao collaborates on projects involving advanced materials for high-frequency electronics and quantum sensing applications. Xiao’s publications span topics from topological insulators to nanomaterial synthesis, with a focus on practical applications in energy-efficient devices and electromagnetic systems. His work is supported by grants addressing spin-orbit torques, magnonics, and novel 2D materials.