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Elijah AndersonView profile

Professor

• Urban Inequality
• Ethnography
• Cultural Sociology
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Elijah Anderson is the Sterling Professor of Sociology and African American Studies at Yale University. He specializes in urban inequality, ethnography, and race relations. His research examines the lived experiences of marginalized communities, particularly in urban settings, and explores themes like the 'code of the street,' cosmopolitan canopies, and racial dynamics in everyday life. Anderson has authored seminal works such as Code of the Street (1999) and Black in White Space (2022). Education: PhD in Sociology from Northwestern University (1976). Research Interests: Anderson’s work bridges ethnography and theory, focusing on race, urban sociology, and social deviance. His studies often highlight how racial hierarchies and spatial segregation shape interactions in public spaces. Recent research includes analyses of post-pandemic racial disparities ( Black Folk and COVID-19 , 2020) and the enduring impact of race in everyday life. Publications Trends: Anderson’s articles and books consistently address systemic inequality, with a focus on urban environments. Recent works emphasize the intersection of race, class, and public policy, reflecting his commitment to sociological theory and applied research. Awards & Honors: 2021 Stockholm Prize in Criminology 2018 W.E.B. DuBois Career of Distinguished Scholarship Award 2013 Komarovsky Award Multiple editorial roles in leading journals Advising & Grants: Anderson has advised numerous institutions, including the National Research Council and the White House. His grants and collaborations focus on urban ethnography and policy analysis. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with Yale’s Center for Empirical Research on Stratification and Inequality (CERSI) and the Center for Cultural Sociology (CCS).

Gabriel OckerView profile

Assistant Professor

• Theoretical Neuroscience
• Applied Mathematics
• Dynamical Systems
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Roles and Affiliation: Gabriel Ocker is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Boston University. He is a member of the Applied Mathematics and Dynamical Systems research groups, contributing to theoretical neuroscience through mathematical and computational approaches. Research Interests: Ocker’s work focuses on understanding how neural network structure influences function, particularly in the context of sensory information encoding and behavioral outputs. His research employs tools from dynamical systems and statistical physics, analyzing both experimental data and computational models. Key areas include synaptic plasticity mechanisms, the organization of cortical microcircuits, and the role of connectivity constraints in shaping neural computations. He emphasizes collaboration with experimentalists to validate theoretical predictions. Publications Trends: His recent articles explore topics such as stochastic integrate-and-fire networks, functional hierarchies in visual systems, and the impact of synaptic coupling on neural activity dimensionality. These studies highlight a trend toward integrating theoretical frameworks with empirical data, particularly in mouse visual cortex and Drosophila melanogaster models. Awards: No scientific awards explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. Advising and Grants: Advises Marcus Blackburn (BME MS student) and collaborates with Caitlin Lienkaemper (Postdoc, Center for Systems Neuroscience). No specific grants are listed in the available information. Labs and Teams: Affiliated with the Center for Systems Neuroscience at Boston University, where he collaborates with experimental researchers to bridge theoretical and empirical studies of neural systems.

Sonia Martín LópezView profile

Associate Professor

• Photonics Engineering
• Optical Fiber Sensing
• Distributed Acoustic Sensing
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Sonia Martín López is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electronics Technology at the Universidad de Alcalá, Spain. She leads the GRIFO (Photonics Engineering Group) research team and is the Researcher in Charge of the CSIC (Spanish National Research Council) Associate Unit of Sensors and Photonic Technology. Her expertise lies in advanced photonics and optical fiber sensing technologies, with a focus on distributed sensing systems for structural, environmental, and geophysical applications. Educated at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid, she earned a PhD in 2006 with a thesis on optical fiber supercontinuum generation. Her research emphasizes innovations in phase-sensitive OTDR (optical time-domain reflectometry), dual-comb spectroscopy, and high-resolution fiber optic sensing for applications like seismic monitoring, underwater acoustics, and climate change observation. Her recent work includes breakthroughs in time-expanded sensing techniques, submarine fiber networks for climate studies, and sensor systems for infrastructure integrity. Sonia actively contributes to international collaborations, leveraging optical fiber infrastructure to address global environmental and engineering challenges. Her lab, GRIFO, develops cutting-edge technologies such as millimeter-resolution fiber sensors and hybrid machine learning models for threat detection in smart surveillance systems. Her publications span high-impact journals and conferences, focusing on advancing the stability, resolution, and applicability of fiber optic sensing methods.

Judy LiuView profile

Professor

• Resilient Steel Structures
• Seismic Engineering
• Structural Robustness
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Judy Liu is a Professor of Civil and Construction Engineering at Oregon State University, holding the endowed Glenn Willis Holcomb Professorship in Structural Engineering. She specializes in resilient steel structures, seismic design, and structural robustness with a focus on mitigating disproportionate collapse in buildings. Her work bridges academic research and industry application, contributing to standards like the ASCE/SEI Disproportionate Collapse Mitigation Standard. Education: Ph.D., Civil Engineering, University of California, Berkeley (2000) M.S., Civil Engineering, University of California, Berkeley (1996) B.A.E., Architectural Engineering, Pennsylvania State University (1995) Research Interests: Her research emphasizes steel connection behavior, innovative lateral resistance systems, and composite materials. She pioneered studies on steel slit panels, ring-shaped shear walls, and demountable composite systems. Recent work includes large-scale testing of composite floor systems and cylindrical steel tank vulnerability analysis. Awards: AISC Special Achievement Award (honoring contributions to structural steel education) Advising & Grants: While no specific advisees are listed, her research has been supported by AISC/NSF Structural Integrity initiatives. She actively contributes to industry through the AISC Engineering Journal and Partners in Education Committee. Labs & Teams: She leads the Structural Research group at Oregon State, focusing on experimental validation and computational modeling of steel systems. Her work integrates advanced materials, failure analysis, and resilience metrics into structural design.

Franz-Stefan MeisselView profile

Professor

• Roman Law
• Comparative Law
• Legal History
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Univ.-Prof. Dr. Franz-Stefan Meissel is a leading Austrian scholar in Roman Law and Comparative Legal History at the University of Vienna Faculty of Law. Holding the title of Professor since 2005, he serves as Vice Dean of the Law School, Director of the Advanced Research School in Law and Jurisprudence (ARS IURIS), and Academic Director of the international Sommerhochschule European and International Studies. His career spans key administrative roles including Dean of Studies and leadership of multiple academic commissions. Born in Graz (1966), educated at University of Vienna and Université Paris 2 Habilitation in Roman Law and European Private Law Development (2000) Co-editor of Zeitschrift für Rechtsgeschichte der Savigny-Stiftung Research focuses on contemporary legal history , methodology of law , and art restitution law , with particular emphasis on post-NS restitution measures. His scholarly work bridges ancient Roman legal systems with modern European private law evolution. Scientific honors include: Academia Europaea Membership (2023) International Award of the University of Vienna (2016) Prix Boulvert & Gold Medal of University of Naples Federico II (2000) Figdor Award (1994) As academic director and international visiting professor (Paris Cité, Montpellier, Roma Tor Vergata), he has shaped legal education across Europe while leading major editorial projects like the University of Vienna Law Review.

Rufin VogelsView profile

Professor

• Electrophysiology
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Visual Psychophysics
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Rufin Vogels is a Full Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at KU Leuven's Medical School. He holds a MSc and PhD in Psychology from K.U.Leuven (1982, 1985). His career includes roles as Senior Lecturer (2001-2005) and Lecturer (2000-2001) at K.U.Leuven's Medical School, alongside research positions with the National Fund for Scientific Research (Belgium) and M.I.T. (1985-1986). His research focuses on Electrophysiology in awake monkeys , Cognitive Neuroscience , and Visual Psychophysics . Key interests include neural adaptation mechanisms, visual perception, and object recognition. His work bridges cellular-level recordings with higher-order cognitive functions. Publications span 1982–2013, emphasizing neuroimaging (fMRI), electrophysiological techniques, and primate models. Recent studies explore repetition suppression, 3D structure categorization, and cortical coding of visual actions. Rogers has received the Baron Van Gysel de Meise Award (2006) and Cercle Gaulois-Thierry Speeckaert Award (2011) . He leads Belgian neuroscience organizations as President of the Belgian Society for Neuroscience (2012–) and Belgian Brain Council (2011–). He co-directs KU Leuven's Cognitive and Molecular Neuroscience Program and reviews for top journals like Neuron and Science .

Sandra KuhlmanView profile

Associate Professor

• Neuroscience
• Neural Population Analysis
• Sensory Learning
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Sandra Kuhlman, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo. Her research focuses on understanding neural mechanisms underlying sensory processing, plasticity, and circadian rhythms. Key research areas include representational drift in neural populations, visual cortex development, and the role of inhibitory circuits in cortical function. Her work employs advanced techniques such as calcium imaging and optogenetics to study how experience shapes neuronal activity patterns. Recent studies explore how visual experience influences stimulus representation quality in adult primary visual cortex, the impact of binocular deprivation on inhibitory neuron plasticity, and the molecular regulation of critical period plasticity. Dr. Kuhlman has also contributed to understanding circadian pacemaker entrainment and SCN neuron activity. Research trends in her articles emphasize cross-modal plasticity, sensory learning mechanisms, and the interplay between inhibitory circuits and cortical function. While no awards or grants are explicitly listed, her extensive publication record reflects sustained contributions to systems and computational neuroscience. No advised students or formal teams are noted in the provided materials.

Emma E.M. StewartView profile

Lecturer

• Visual Perception
• Eye Movements
• Object and Shape Perception
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Dr. Emma E.M. Stewart is a Lecturer in Psychology at Queen Mary University of London's School of Biological and Behavioural Sciences, affiliated with the Centre for Brain and Behaviour. She holds a PhD in Psychology from the University of Adelaide and has conducted postdoctoral research in Germany, including a DFG-funded project at JLU Giessen. Her research explores visual perception, eye movements, and oculomotor control, combining behavioral experiments, eye-tracking, computational modeling, and statistical analysis. Education: Bachelor's degrees in Psychology, Law, and French PhD in Psychology (University of Adelaide, Australia) Postdoctoral research at the University of Marburg and JLU Giessen (Germany) Research Interests: Oculomotor planning and eye movement dynamics Peripheral vs. central vision interactions Perceptual inference from object properties Role of prior experience in perception and action Object viewpoint perception and mental rotation Grants: German Research Foundation (DFG) Grant (2021–2025): £32,659 for investigating object property inferences on saccade planning. Labs/Teams: Active member of the Centre for Brain and Behaviour, collaborating on interdisciplinary projects in vision science and cognitive neuroscience.

• Robotics
• Human-Robot Collaboration
• Robot Manipulation
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Roel Pieters is a Professor in Automation Technology and Mechanical Engineering, specializing in robotics and human-robot collaboration. His research focuses on advancing automation in industrial settings through innovations in robotic manipulation, sensor-based systems, and cognitive architectures. He has contributed to the development of datasets like the 6DAPose synthetic assembly dataset and the Engine Assembly Dataset, aiding advancements in pose estimation and robotic control. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in fostering innovation and industrial efficiency. Pieters has organized events such as the IEEE Future of Robotics in Finland Seminar and serves as a reviewer for journals like IEEE Transactions on Automation Science and Engineering. His research emphasizes safety, adaptability, and human-centric design in robotics applications, including collaborative tasks and industrial automation. Key themes in his work include multimodal human-robot interaction, cognitive systems for exploration and learning, and the integration of AI with robotics. He explores topics like gesture-based commands, neural curiosity mechanisms, and the personalization of robotics for Industry 5.0. His contributions span both theoretical advancements and practical deployments in manufacturing and service robotics.

Daniel SoulelesView profile

Associate Professor

• Economic Anthropology
• Political Anthropology
• Cultural Anthropology
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Daniel Souleles is an Associate Professor in the Governance, Culture & Learning Unit within the Department of Business, Humanities and Law at Copenhagen Business School (CBS). He holds a PhD in Applied Anthropology from Columbia University and conducts ethnographic research on financial capitalism, economic value, political systems, and social inequality in the United States. Research Interests: His work spans Economic and Political Anthropology , Cultural Anthropology , and Applied Research Methods . He investigates how wealth, work, and worry are produced and distributed under financial capitalism, with fieldwork on private equity, venture capital, employee-owned firms (ESOPs), algorithmic trading, and legislative institutions. A central theme is the cultures of finance and the creation and destruction of social inequality . His recent publications reveal a strong focus on the epistemology of financial markets, the moral dimensions of economic life, and the possibilities for alternative economic models. Themes across his work include value theory , subjectivity formation , ignorance and knowledge distribution , and democratic innovation . He often employs ethnographic humor and narrative to unpack elite financial cultures. Scientific Contributions: Author of Songs of Profit, Songs of Loss (2019) and Whoosh Goes the Market (2024) Editor of People before Markets: An Alternative Casebook (2022) Published in leading journals: Economy and Society , Economic Anthropology , Critique of Anthropology , Current Anthropology Advising and Grants: While no specific students or grants are listed in the provided text, Daniel Souleles is actively engaged in research leadership through editorial roles and special issues. He co-edits thematic collections and contributes to shaping discourse in economic anthropology. His research projects include work on design return on investment (DROI) and data-driven finance, suggesting involvement in interdisciplinary and policy-relevant research initiatives. Labs and Teams: No formal lab or research team is mentioned, but he collaborates closely with scholars such as Johan Gersel and Morten Sørensen Thaning, particularly in editing and co-authoring works that challenge market-centric paradigms and advocate for human-centered economic alternatives.

Stanisław DubielView profile

Associate Professor

• Canon Law
• Ecclesiastical Property Law
• Church Administration
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Rev. Dr. hab. Stanisław Dubiel is an associate professor at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Faculty of Law, Canon Law and Administration. He served as head of the Department of Ecclesiastical Property Law (2008–2014) and the Department of General Norms and Ecclesiastical Property Law (2014–2017). His academic and pastoral work is deeply rooted in canon law, particularly ecclesiastical property, Church administration, and marital law. Master’s in Theology, Catholic University of Lublin (1971) Specialist Studies in Social Pastoral Studies (1980) Master’s in Canon Law, Catholic University of Lublin (1986) Doctorate in Theology (1993) Habilitation in Law (2007) His research focuses on the legal and theological dimensions of Church property , including cemeteries, taxation, alienation, and financial stewardship. He has extensively published on the rights of bishops, parish finances, and the moral use of temporal goods. His work bridges canon law, civil law, and pastoral practice, especially in post-communist Poland. The most recent articles reflect a sustained focus on ecclesiastical property management , Church-state financial relations , and canonical governance . Topics include loan agreements, tax exemptions, extraordinary administration, and environmental stewardship, showing a blend of doctrinal, legal, and practical concerns. Scientific Awards: Bronze Medal of the President of the Republic of Poland Ecclesiastical dignity of Canon He has advised over 30 master’s and doctoral students in canon law, particularly on topics related to Church property, marriage, and administration. He has served as a reviewer for habilitation and doctoral theses and participated in numerous academic and ecclesiastical commissions. Though not explicitly stated, his long-standing role in the Metropolital Tribunal and scholarly contributions indicate deep institutional involvement. He has been active in academic and pastoral life, delivering lectures across Poland and Slovakia, and contributing to legal opinions for the Polish Bishops’ Conference. His work remains influential in shaping the legal framework of the Catholic Church in Poland.

• Civil Law
• Property Law
• Foundation Law
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Professor Henryk Cioch is a full-time faculty member at the Faculty of Law, Canon Law and Administration of the Catholic University of Lublin (KUL), where he serves as Director of the Institute of Private Law and Head of the First Department of Civil Law. He has been associated with KUL since 1997 and holds the academic rank of Professor in legal sciences. Doctorate (1982) – Topic: 'Transformation of the Cooperative Right to Premises', Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin Habilitation (1996) – 'Foundations in the Perspective of Polish Law against the Background of Comparative Law', University of Gdańsk Professor title (2002) Prof. Cioch's primary research interests lie in civil law, especially property law , foundation law , and cooperative law . His work combines doctrinal analysis with comparative legal perspectives and has significantly influenced legislative reforms in Poland. He has published extensively on the legal frameworks governing foundations and cooperatives, contributing to both academic discourse and public policy. His recent publications show a strong trend toward analyzing judicial influence on foundation law, reforming cooperative financial institutions, and addressing family and personal rights within evolving civil codes. The articles reflect a deep engagement with de lege ferenda (law reform) proposals and regulatory oversight mechanisms. Scientific awards received: Rector's Award of the Catholic University of Lublin (2001, 2007) Individual Award of the Minister of National Education (2001) Prof. Cioch has supervised over 20 doctoral dissertations in civil law, covering topics such as marital property, bankruptcy, cooperative liquidation, and patient rights. He has not received mention of external grants, but his role as an expert for the President of Poland on drafting cooperative legislation indicates significant advisory contributions. He chaired the Scientific Council of the Stefczyk Institute and was a member of the National Development Council under President Lech Kaczyński, highlighting his national policy influence. He leads the First Department of Civil Law and the Institute of Private Law at KUL, shaping curricula and research direction in civil law. His leadership extends to editorial roles and organizing scholarly publications honoring prominent legal figures.

Morgan ThompsonView profile

Assistant Professor

• Developmental Psychology
• Child Psychology
• Family Psychology
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Morgan Thompson serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Kent State University's Kent campus, with office space in Kent Hall Annex. Their research program integrates developmental psychopathology and biopsychosocial frameworks to investigate children's socioemotional development within family contexts, emphasizing pathways to both psychopathology risk and adaptive adjustment. Education: Ph.D. in Psychological Sciences, University of Rochester (2022) Research Program: Dr. Thompson's work centers on three interconnected aims: (1) examining how family dynamics—including interparental conflict, parenting practices, and family instability—shape children's socioemotional trajectories; (2) investigating sleep's mediating role between family environment and child outcomes; and (3) identifying individual (temperament, attention biases) and contextual (SES, neighborhood safety) moderators of developmental pathways. Their methodology employs theory-driven approaches (emotional security theory, family systems theory) with longitudinal designs, multi-informant perspectives (caregivers, children, teachers), and multi-method assessments including observational coding, narrative analysis, and eye-tracking technology. Publication Trends: Analysis of 10 recent publications (2022-2025) reveals consistent focus on interparental conflict mechanisms, sleep-family interactions, and developmental pathways to psychopathology. Key contributions include meta-analytic reviews of parent-child boundary dissolution, longitudinal examinations of harsh parenting legacies, and innovative studies on economic stressors' impact on adolescent sleep. The work demonstrates methodological sophistication through integration of behavioral observation, physiological measures, and multi-wave longitudinal designs across diverse samples. Awards: No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials. Academic Service: Departmental records indicate Dr. Thompson may recruit doctoral students for the 2025-2026 academic year, though specific advising details and grant funding information remain undisclosed in available documentation.

• Law and Political Economy
• Fiscal Federalism
• Local Democracy
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Brian Highsmith is an Assistant Professor of Law at UCLA School of Law and a PhD candidate in Government and Social Policy at Harvard University. His research examines the intersection of law, political institutions, and economic inequality, with emphases on fiscal federalism, local democracy, criminal justice reform, and constitutional design. He holds a JD from Yale Law School (2017) and a BA from Furman University (2010). Highsmith's research explores how legal architectures shape democratic outcomes, including studies on corporate power in local governance, jurisdictional fragmentation in metro areas, and the political economy of courts. His interdisciplinary approach bridges law, political science, and economics to analyze systemic inequities. Highsmith has held prestigious fellowships including: Steven M. Polan Fellow in Constitutional Law (Brennan Center) Fellow in Law and Public Policy at Princeton SPIA (2022-23) Academic Fellow in Law and Political Economy at Harvard Law School (2023-25) Skadden Fellowship at the National Consumer Law Center His professional background includes policy advisory roles at the Obama administration's National Economic Council, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, and Senator Cory Booker's office.

Virginia MaranoView profile

Research Fellow

• Gender and feminist theories in contemporary art
• Exile studies
• Critical disability studies / Crip theory
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Virginia Marano is a Research Fellow at the Kunsthistorisches Institut in Florenz, part of the Max Planck Society. She holds a PhD in art history from the University of Zurich and specializes in intersectional feminist theory, disability studies, and decentralized curatorial practices. Her work bridges digital humanities with critical examinations of accessibility in art institutions. Education: PhD in Art History, University of Zurich Research Focus: Marano's scholarship interrogates how code and technology shape societal norms in art, with emphasis on disability inclusion and "crip time." She co-founded the project "Rethinking Art History through Disability" and investigates Criptech art's role in challenging ableism. Scientific Awards: Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) Doc.Mobility fellowship Multiple grants from Swiss government and University of Zurich Additional Roles: Curatorial assistant at MASI Lugano, board member at Fondazione Centro Giacometti, advisory board member for Biennale Bregaglia.