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Steven CraneView profile

Lecturer

• Sustainable Financial Management
• Organizational Behavior
• Change Management
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Steven Crane is a Collegiate Professional Development Contact at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM), specializing in sustainable financial management, organizational behavior, and strategy implementation. He holds a PhD from the California School of Professional Psychology and an MBA from Golden Gate University. His work focuses on aligning financial practices with social good, particularly in creative arts and social enterprises. He teaches courses like Financial Literacy and emphasizes integrating sustainability into finance education. Key research interests include organizational traditions, cultural continuity, and the impact of finance on stakeholders. He collaborates on initiatives like the Garrison Project , which bridges sustainability and finance education. His advising spans impactful alumni such as Hilary Abel (co-founder of Project Equity) and Vanessa Fry (Idaho Policy Institute). Crane is passionate about empowering individuals and organizations through financial literacy and has explored topics like business failure impacts and food's cultural connections. He aims to develop scalable methods to measure social enterprise impact and envisions a food culture book tracing Asia’s culinary wrappers. His presentations address bridging quantitative finance with qualitative organizational resilience, emphasizing holistic strategies beyond numerical metrics.

Mohammad Javad LatifiView profile

Researcher

• Mathematical Physics
• Geometry
• Applied Mathematics
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Mohammad Javad Latifi is a Researcher at Dartmouth College's Department of Mathematics. He holds a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Arizona and focuses on Mathematical Physics, Geometry, Applied Mathematics, and Data Science. His research bridges theoretical work in quantum field theory and dynamical systems with applied areas like machine learning and numerical modeling of physical systems. Research Highlights: Developed kernel smoothing techniques for sea-ice dynamics modeling. Advanced the theory of star transforms and V-line tomography in imaging and inverse problems. Contributed to tensor network approximations of Koopman operators in nonlinear dynamics. Collaborated on multi-level graph spanners and optimization algorithms. Teaching: Taught undergraduate courses including Differential Equations (Math 23) and Linear Algebra (Math 22). Designed visualizations for vector calculus and ODEs, emphasizing conceptual understanding and real-world applications. Software & Projects: Developed KSPoly , a Python package for smooth field approximations in polygonal geometries. Created a sound visualization tool exploring numerical sequences as musical patterns. Contributed to Lunewave's radar and autonomous vehicle software, implementing C++ algorithms for object tracking and data analysis.

• Marine Ecology
• Fish Conservation
• Aquatic Pollution
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Dr. Patrick Reis Santos is a Grant-Funded Researcher (B) in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Adelaide. His research focuses on marine ecology, fisheries conservation, and the impacts of contaminants like microplastics and pharmaceuticals on marine ecosystems. He employs techniques such as otolith chemistry, stable isotopes, and natural tags to study fish population connectivity, seafood provenance, and environmental changes. Dr. Santos collaborates with industry and government agencies to advance sustainable seafood practices and mitigate plastic pollution. His work also addresses emerging contaminants, including their effects on fish biology and human health through seafood consumption. Recent research trends include analyzing microplastic contamination in fish tissues, developing methods to trace seafood origins, and assessing climate-driven shifts in fish populations. His publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to marine conservation, combining ecology, chemistry, and policy. Dr. Santos is actively engaged in field manuals for microplastic sampling and advocating for standardized monitoring practices to address global marine challenges. He supervises students in Masters and PhD programs, focusing on fisheries management, environmental toxicology, and marine policy. His work contributes to broader initiatives like Australia’s marine conservation strategies and international efforts to combat plastic pollution.

• Mathematical Physics
• Quantum Field Theory
• Spectral Geometry
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Prof. Dr. Alexander Strohmaier is a Professor at the Institute of Analysis, part of the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics at Leibniz University Hannover. He serves on the Executive Board of the university, the Riemann Center for Geometry and Physics, and various committees such as the Faculty Council and Admissions Board for Mathematics. His research focuses on mathematical physics, quantum field theory, spectral geometry, and partial differential equations, with a particular emphasis on scattering theory and geometric analysis. He has contributed significantly to topics like Casimir energy computation, microlocal analysis, and the application of spectral methods in curved spacetimes. Prof. Strohmaier’s work bridges theoretical physics and mathematics, addressing foundational questions in quantum field theory on curved spacetimes and the interplay between geometry and analysis. His recent articles explore trace formulas in electromagnetic scattering, Lorentzian manifolds, and numerical methods for spectral problems. While no specific awards are listed, his prolific publication record reflects his influence in these fields. He is actively involved in academic governance and mentorship within the university.

• Media Theory
• Digital Media
• Social Media
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Johannes Paßmann is Junior Professor of History and Theory of Social Media and Platforms at Ruhr University Bochum and Principal Investigator in the CRC/SFB 1472 'Transformations of the Popular' at the University of Siegen. He has held research and teaching positions at Utrecht University, the University of Basel, and the Nordic Centre for Internet & Society. His work bridges media theory, digital culture, and historical praxeology. Research Interests: Media Theory and Platform Studies History and Sociology of Social Media Praxeology and Digital Methods Web Archiving and Historical Reconstruction Paratextuality and Online Commenting Aesthetic Valuation and Recognition His recent publications analyze the social logics of likes, retweets, and comments, tracing their evolution through web archives and software histories. He emphasizes methodological innovation, particularly through the development of Technograph for analyzing archived web data. His work reveals how platform features shape social interaction, public discourse, and cultural recognition. Scientific Awards: Dirlmeyer-Preis for his dissertation Shortlisted for the Volkswagen Foundation’s Opus Primum Prize Grants and Projects: He leads the DFG-funded project 'Historical Technography of Online Commenting' and co-leads 'Medienpraxiswissen' funded by the Stiftung Innovation in der Hochschullehre. He has supervised numerous student research projects and contributes to academic service through peer review and conference organization. Labs and Teams: He is part of the CRC/SFB 1472 at the University of Siegen and collaborates closely with researchers such as Lisa Gerzen, Cornelius Schubert, Anne Helmond, and Martina Schories. Together, they develop tools and methods for qualitative digital research, particularly using web archives to reconstruct past digital practices.

Andre PrevotView profile

Professor

• Atmospheric Chemistry
• Aerosol Science
• Gas-Phase Chemistry
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Prof. Dr. Andre Prevot is a Professor and Head of the Gasphase Chemistry group at the Laboratory of Atmospheric Chemistry, Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI), Switzerland. He holds a Diploma in Physics (1990) and a Ph.D. in Natural Sciences (1994) from ETH Zürich. His career includes research roles at ETH Zürich, the National Center for Atmospheric Research (USA), and PSI, where he became group leader in 2000. His research focuses on atmospheric chemistry, aerosol science, and air quality modeling. Key interests include organic aerosol formation, source apportionment, biomass burning impacts, and chemical transport modeling. He has led major EU projects (e.g., EUROTRAC II, ARTEMIS) examining transboundary pollution. Prevot's recent work analyzes aerosol composition during extreme pollution events (e.g., Delhi, Beijing), COVID-19 lockdown impacts on air quality, and innovative methods for real-time aerosol characterization. His publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches combining field measurements, chamber experiments, and advanced modeling. Awards & Honors: Clarivate Analytics Highly Cited Researcher (2014–2020) PSI Award for Science Communication (2006) He contributes to scientific committees like the SCNAT Commission on Atmospheric Chemistry and co-edits Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics .

Alberto L. Sangiovanni-VincentelliView profile

Professor

• Cyber-Physical Systems
• Design Automation
• Embedded Systems
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Alberto L. Sangiovanni-Vincentelli holds the Edgar L. and Harold H. Buttner Chair of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at the University of California, Berkeley. He is a pioneer in Electronic Design Automation (EDA) and co-founder of Cadence and Synopsys. His research focuses on Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), embedded systems, hybrid systems, and formal methods for AI. He has authored over 800 papers and 17 books, with major contributions to design automation and methodologies. Education: Dr. Ing., EECS, Politecnico di Milano (1971) Research interests include design methodologies, CPS, and AI integration. He has received numerous awards, including the IEEE James Clerk Maxwell Medal (2008) and ACM/IEEE A. Richard Newton Technical Impact Award (2009). He serves on multiple corporate boards and advisory councils, including the Strategic Committee of the Italian Strategic Fund and the Executive Committee of the Italian Institute of Technology. His work spans academia, industry, and policy, with a focus on innovation ecosystems and CPS design automation. Awards: Over 20 major honors, including Fellowships from IEEE and ACM.

Avideh ZakhorView profile

Professor

• Signal Processing
• Artificial Intelligence
• 3D Computer Vision
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Dr. Avideh Zakhor is a Professor and Qualcomm Chair at the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS) at the University of California, Berkeley. She is affiliated with several research centers including the Berkeley Artificial Intelligence Research Lab (BAIR), Berkeley Deep Drive Initiative, Video and Image Processing Lab, and Berkeley Center for New Media (BCNM). Her career spans over three decades with significant contributions to signal processing, 3D computer vision, robotics, and deep learning. 1983 B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from Caltech 1985 S.M. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from MIT 1987 Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from MIT Dr. Zakhor's research interests focus on 3D computer vision, autonomous systems and robotics, deep learning, and signal/image processing. Her work spans diverse areas including drone navigation, medical imaging analysis, indoor positioning, and building energy audits. She has led projects on drone-based 3D building reconstruction, legged robot locomotion, and melanoma detection using AI. The 15 most recent publications highlight her work in several key areas: person search pre-training techniques, drone-based indoor navigation and 3D modeling, medical image segmentation for melanoma detection, hexapod robot locomotion, and proximity detection for public health. These publications demonstrate her expertise at the intersection of computer vision, robotics, and AI applications. Dr. Zakhor has received numerous prestigious awards throughout her career: 2022 Winner of Phases 1 and 2, Department of Energy E-Robot Competition 2018 Electronic Imaging Scientist of the Year by SPIE 2004 Okawa Research Grant 2002 IEEE Fellow 1992 Office of Naval Research Young Investigator Award 1990 Presidential Young Investigator (PYI) Award from President George H.W. Bush 1990 Junior Faculty Development Award 1984-1988 Hertz Fellowship 1983 Henry Ford Engineering Award 1982-1983 General Motors Scholarship Dr. Zakhor has advised numerous research projects and has been involved in significant research grants. She has founded successful companies including Indoor Reality, which develops technologies for rapid 3D mapping and visualization of buildings and assets. She leads research initiatives in various cutting-edge technologies: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) with focus on autonomy and obstacle avoidance, perception, path planning and control Deep learning applications in legged locomotion, unsupervised learning for multimodal sensors, misinformation detection, and learning-based image compression Wi-Fi proximity detection methods for contact tracing of diseases Temporal graphical neural networks for disease prediction Detection of small objects in ultra-high resolution images 3D reconstruction and recognition

Christian SchlichtkrullView profile

Professor

• Algebraic Topology
• Homotopy Theory
• Topological Hochschild Homology
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Christian Schlichtkrull is a Professor at the Department of Mathematics, University of Bergen, Norway. His contact information includes email (christian.schlichtkrull@uib.no), phone (+47 55582828), and addresses: Visitor address at Allégaten 41, 5007 Bergen, and Postal address at P.O. Box 7803, NO-5020 Bergen. His primary research focuses on advanced topics in algebraic topology, with emphasis on: Homotopy theory including stable homotopy and parametrized homotopy Topological Hochschild homology (THH) and its logarithmic variants Symmetric spectra and diagram spaces Algebraic K-theory connections via cyclotomic trace Generalized Thom spectra and virtual vector bundles Schlichtkrull's publications (2005-2020) demonstrate sustained exploration of spectra, homology theories, and K-theory connections. Recent work emphasizes multiplicative structures in parametrized homotopy and logarithmic THH, frequently collaborating with researchers from institutions like Radboud University and University of Bonn. His research has been supported by the Research Council of Norway (Grant 213458). No advising relationships, laboratory affiliations, or scientific awards are documented in the provided materials.

• Audio Engineering
• Room Acoustics
• Binaural Sound Reproduction
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André Siegel is a Lecturer for special tasks at the Electronic Media Technology Group, Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Technical University of Ilmenau. He is actively involved in research and teaching related to audio engineering and acoustics, with a focus on spatial sound reproduction and simulation. His research interests span Audio Engineering , Room Acoustics , Binaural Sound Reproduction , Spatial Audio , Acoustic Simulation , and Audio Signal Processing . His work emphasizes practical implementations in real environments, including crosstalk cancellation, head-related transfer function measurement, and sound field analysis. The publications reflect a consistent research trajectory from 2005 to 2013, with a concentration on spatial audio technologies, room simulation methods, and perceptual aspects of sound reproduction. Key themes include the optimization of stereo and binaural systems, low-frequency acoustic behavior, and advanced measurement techniques using vector sensors and spherical arrays. André Siegel has not been awarded any scientific prizes or fellowships mentioned in the available data. He collaborates with researchers such as Hans-Peter Schade, Stephan Werner, and Julius T. Fricke. His work contributes to both academic knowledge and practical applications in room acoustical consultancy and immersive audio systems. He is based in Helmholtz Building, Room H 3529, and can be contacted at andre.siegel@tu-ilmenau.de.

Nathanaël FijalkowView profile

Researcher

• Games
• Machine Learning
• Automata Theory
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Nathanaël Fijalkow is a Researcher at CNRS in LaBRI (Bordeaux) and a Research Fellow at The Alan Turing Institute in London. His primary research fields include games , machine learning , automata theory , and dynamical systems , with a focus on synthesizing programs from logical specifications and probabilistic models. Research Interests span program synthesis (programming by example), controller synthesis (temporal logic specifications), games on graphs (parity/mean payoff games), probabilistic automata (bounded ambiguity), and invariants for linear dynamical systems. He bridges formal methods with machine learning through projects like DeepSynth . Scientific Contributions include: Undecidability results for probabilistic automata Advances in parity game algorithms (quasi-polynomial lower bounds) Foundations of probabilistic modal logics Efficient synthesis techniques using SMT solvers and distributional learning Supervision involves guiding postdocs and PhD students such as Guillaume Lagarde, Antonio Casares, and Pierre Ohlmann. He has secured grants like the Momentum DeepSynth project (2019-2021) , aiming to merge formal methods with ML for program synthesis.

Padmini SrinivasanView profile

Professor

• Information Retrieval
• Natural Language Processing
• Text Mining
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Padmini Srinivasan is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Iowa, affiliated with the College of Engineering. Her work bridges computer science, informatics, and social applications through advanced research in information retrieval, natural language processing, and data mining. Research Interests: Her research focuses on Information Retrieval & NLP , Text and Web Mining , Biomedical Text Mining , Privacy/Security & Censorship , Social Media Analytics (particularly in political and health belief contexts), and Crowdsourcing & Games . She leads the Text Retrieval & Text Mining Group , fostering interdisciplinary research involving machine learning, human computation, and real-world data challenges. Publication Trends: Her recent work appears in top-tier venues such as SIG-IR, KDD, WSDM, ICWSM, EMNLP, JASIST, and PLOS One, reflecting sustained contributions to both foundational and applied aspects of data science. These publications span topics from ranking optimization and query modeling to social dynamics, health informatics, and ethical AI. Scientific Awards: No specific awards were mentioned in the provided text. Advising and Grants: She has advised numerous graduate students including Osama Khalid, Ingroj Shrestha, Asad Mahmood, Jonathan Rusert, and others. While grant details are not listed, her publication record in premier venues suggests consistent external funding and collaborative research activity. Labs and Teams: She leads the Text Retrieval & Text Mining Group , which conducts cutting-edge research in search technologies, text analysis, and social media understanding, often integrating crowdsourcing and game-based methods for data collection and evaluation.

Annie BourbonnaisView profile

Associate Professor

• Marine Biogeochemistry
• Marine Nitrogen Cycle
• Stable Isotopes
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Annie Bourbonnais is an Associate Professor in the School of the Earth, Ocean & Environment at the University of South Carolina, part of the College of Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on marine biogeochemical processes, particularly nitrogen cycling and its implications for climate and ocean productivity. Her research interests include Marine Biogeochemistry , Marine Nitrogen Cycle , Stable Isotopes , Molecular Microbial Ecology , and Oxygen Minimum Zones . She uses stable isotope techniques (δ 15 N, δ 18 O) and molecular tools to investigate nitrogen transformations in marine systems. Her work also examines trace gases like nitrous oxide (N 2 O), a potent greenhouse gas, and their sources and sinks in the ocean. The 15 most recent publications reflect a strong focus on nitrogen cycling in low-oxygen marine environments, including the use of isotopic tracers, microbial genomics, and novel sensor development. Key themes include denitrification, anammox, nitrogen fixation, and the role of eddies and hydrothermal systems in biogeochemical cycling. Her work often involves interdisciplinary collaborations and field-based studies in regions like the Peruvian upwelling system and the Juan de Fuca Ridge. She leads the Marine Stable Isotope Biogeochemistry Laboratory and is actively recruiting graduate students. She has no scientific awards listed in the provided text. Annie Bourbonnais advises students in marine science and biogeochemistry, though specific advisees are not named. She has been involved in multiple research grants and collaborative projects, as evidenced by her extensive co-authorship on peer-reviewed publications. Her lab develops and employs innovative methods for measuring nitrogen species and dissolved gases in marine environments.

Laura BanducciView profile

Associate Professor

• Roman Republican Archaeology
• Etruscan Civilization
• Foodways
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Laura Banducci is an Associate Professor in the Department of Greek and Roman Studies at Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada, within the College of the Humanities, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. She holds a B.A. from McMaster University, an M.Phil from the University of Cambridge, and M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Classical Art and Archaeology from the University of Michigan. She is the Coordinator and Undergraduate Advisor for the archaeology program and advises students on fieldwork opportunities. B.A., McMaster University M.Phil, University of Cambridge M.A., University of Michigan M.A., University of Michigan Ph.D., University of Michigan Her research centers on Roman Republican and Etruscan archaeology, with a focus on foodways, artifact life cycles, and material culture. She employs methods such as use-wear analysis, ceramic petrography, 3D modeling, and quantitative techniques to study ancient dining, production, and disposal practices. Her work emphasizes how daily behaviors reflected in material remains illuminate broader societal changes. Her recent publications and projects reveal a strong trend in the analysis of Roman ceramics, particularly in domestic and funerary contexts, with increasing integration of digital tools and open-access data dissemination. Themes include artifact functionality, urban development at Gabii, and the preservation of legacy excavation data. Scientific Awards and Recognitions: Margo Tytus Visiting Scholar, University of Cincinnati (2022) Dr. Banducci is actively involved in mentoring students and securing research funding. She leads the Gabii Project’s Finds program and co-directs multiple international collaborations, including the Gabii Legacy Data Project and CaLC-Rome. Her research is supported by an Insight Grant from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (2023–2026) and an Ontario Early Researcher Award (2022–2027). She also advises on Carleton’s minor in archaeology and promotes student participation in fieldwork. She is a member of Carleton’s collaborative programs in Digital Humanities and Food Studies , and her lab work at Gabii integrates students into cutting-edge archaeological science and data digitization efforts.

• Soil Science
• Environmental Science
• Agricultural Chemistry
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Agustín Merino García is a Professor at the University of Santiago de Compostela, affiliated with the Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry within the Higher Polytechnic School of Engineering. He earned his PhD in 1993 from the same institution, focusing on Factors that determine ion mobility in artificially acidified Galician soils , under the supervision of Dr. Eduardo García Rodeja Gayoso. His research aligns with strategic groups Strategic Grouping in Sustainable Management and Production of Bioresources (BioReDes) and UXAFORES (Sustainable Environmental and Forest Management Unit) . Research interests span soil biogeochemistry, fire ecology, agroforestry systems, and environmental restoration. He investigates soil carbon dynamics, post-wildfire recovery, and sustainable land-use practices. His work integrates interdisciplinary approaches, addressing both applied and theoretical challenges in tropical and Mediterranean ecosystems. Publications highlight advancements in soil amendment development, cadmium contamination in agroforestry systems, and fire impacts on soil properties. He emphasizes knowledge transfer through service-learning initiatives in forest fire management and collaborates internationally on land degradation projects (e.g., Erasmus+). No formal student advisees are listed, though collaborations with global institutions and projects suggest active mentorship roles. His email agustin.merino@usc.es is publicly accessible.