Prof. Katerina Rose is a Professor of Clothing Technology & CAD at Reutlingen University's TEXOVERSUM School of Textiles. She leads the Department of Clothing Technology and CAD, focusing on innovative textile design methodologies. Her expertise includes 3D pattern construction, technical textiles manufacturing, and AI-driven garment design. Her research emphasizes digital avatars for clothing simulation, low-cost 3D scanning technologies, and soft tissue modeling. Notable projects include the InBiO initiative for bio-based automotive interiors and the FLAX365 regional textile chain initiative. She holds a patent (DE102020119338A1) for patternless garment cutting methods. Teaching areas: Clothing Technology, CAD Pattern Construction, Technical Textiles Manufacturing Labs: Sewing & CAD Lab, Material Testing Lab, Electronic Textiles Lab Key collaborations: Hometrica Consulting, SciTePress, Browzwear Recent work explores microwave imaging for body dimension capture and AI-enhanced pattern generation, published in journals like Communications in Development and Assembling of Textile Products. Her contributions bridge textile engineering with digital innovation in fashion and medical applications.
Vito Burgio is a PhD student in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Polytechnic University of Turin (38th cycle, 2022-2025) and an external lecturer/teaching assistant in the Department of Structural, Building and Geotechnical Engineering (DISEG). He teaches the Master's course Science of Bio and Nanoconstructions for Biomedical Engineering across multiple academic years (2023/24-2025/26). His research focuses on biomechanics and translational medical device development, specializing in soft tissue repair mechanisms, surgical instrumentation (e.g., staplers), and computational modeling of biological structures. Key interests include ligament/tendon biomechanics, animal-to-human tissue surrogate translation, finite element analysis of orthopedic devices, and bio-nano construction applications in regenerative medicine. This work bridges engineering principles with clinical orthopedics and sports medicine. Recent publications (2022-2024) reveal a cohesive research trajectory centered on soft tissue repair innovation, combining systematic reviews of commercial medical devices with experimental biomechanical studies. His work spans surgical tool analysis, ligament property characterization, global injury epidemiology, and patent evaluations, demonstrating strong interdisciplinary integration between mechanical engineering, materials science, and clinical practice. Burgio is supervised by Professors Cecilia Surace and Paola Antonaci for his doctoral research. No information is available regarding student supervision, research grants, or laboratory affiliations beyond his patent work on the T-SURE soft tissue repair device.
Renpeng Zhou is an Associate Research Scientist in the Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation at Yale School of Medicine. His research is centered on musculoskeletal diseases, with a focus on osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, cellular senescence, and the development of novel nanotherapeutics. His research interests span Molecular mechanisms of joint degeneration Role of ion channels and 14-3-3 proteins in bone and joint diseases Development of biomimetic nanoparticles for targeted therapy Application of cutting-edge omics technologies in musculoskeletal research Pharmacokinetics and safety of novel biologics and small molecules The recent publications of Dr. Zhou reflect a strong trend in translational and clinical research, particularly in phase I pharmacological studies and innovative disease modeling. His work frequently appears in high-impact journals such as Nature Reviews Rheumatology and Bone Research , highlighting contributions to both mechanistic understanding and therapeutic development in rheumatology and aging-related disorders. Scientific collaborations include prominent researchers such as Chuan-Ju Liu, Stephen Waxman, and Wenyu Fu, indicating integration within interdisciplinary research teams at Yale. Dr. Zhou has not listed any formal advisees or awards in the provided information. However, his active publication record and institutional affiliation suggest a significant role in ongoing research projects and grant-supported science. He is involved in both preclinical model development and early-phase clinical trials, bridging laboratory findings with clinical applications.
University of California, San FranciscoUnited States
Diana J. Laird is a principal investigator at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Her research spans epigenetics, developmental biology, stem cell biology, and environmental health, focusing on germ cell potential, environmental influences on reproductive development, and germ cell roles in aging. She is Deputy Director and Pilot Core Director of the P30 Center for Environmental Research and Translation for Health (EaRTH) at UCSF, a federally-funded lab advancing human health through reproductive science. Stanford University, Ph.D. in Biological Sciences (2003) Sloan Kettering Institute, Postdoctoral Research in Developmental Genetics (2007) Her lab investigates: • Equal potential of germ cells to become functional gametes • Environmental impacts (chemicals, stress) on germ cell development • Germ cell roles in ovarian and systemic aging • Transgenerational effects of exposures • Genetic infertility mechanisms (e.g., Fragile X syndrome) • Comparative biology using mouse models, human cells, and naked mole-rats Current research trends include: • 3D imaging of ovarian development • Glucocorticoid signaling in germ cells • Genomic adaptations in naked mole-rats • DNA methylation dynamics in gametogenesis • Cell competition and apoptosis in germ cell quality control Tektronix Scholarship (1990) NSF Predoctoral Fellowship (2002) Jane Coffin Childs Fellow (2008) NIH New Innovator Award (2016) Deleage Prize (2019) Keck Foundation Award (2025) Laird's NIH-funded work includes projects on: • Stress and chemical interactions in germ cell reprogramming • Ovary-based anti-aging approaches • FMR1 gene function in fertility • Transgenerational phthalate effects
Marco Pizzolato is an Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), specializing in Visual Computing with a focus on Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), particularly diffusion MRI and biophysical modeling. He is also affiliated with the inter-departmental Microstructure & Plasticity (MAP) research group and has held visiting positions at the University of Verona, EPFL, and DRCMR. His educational background includes a PhD in Signal and Image Processing from INRIA Sophia Antipolis, a Master’s in Bioengineering from the University of Padua, and a Bachelor’s in Biomedical Engineering from the same institution. He previously served as an Assistant Professor at DTU and was a postdoctoral researcher under the Marie Curie COFUND Eurotech programme. Dr. Pizzolato's research centers on image and signal denoising, inverse problems, optimization, diffusion MRI, tractography, and Monte Carlo simulations. He actively contributes to the development of microstructural models for brain imaging, with applications in neurodegenerative diseases and brain connectivity. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in advancing education and health through imaging technology. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in advancing diffusion MRI techniques, including ACID imaging, microscopic propagator modeling, myelin integrity mapping, and multi-scale white matter organization. These works emphasize biophysical accuracy, model validation, and integration across imaging modalities and species. Magna Cum Laude , ISMRM 2020 Magna Cum Laude , ISMRM 2022 First Place , Macaque Validation Challenge at ISBI 2018 First Place (Overall and HCP) , IronTrack Challenge 2019 (MICCAI) MICCAI Student Travel Award 2015 He has supervised PhD students such as Thøgersen, T. L. and Corral Bolaños, M. in projects related to microstructure MR imaging and myelin mapping. He has also been involved in significant grants and collaborative projects, including the Multimodal Microstructure-Informed Connectivity (MMINCARAV) initiative between Inria and EPFL, and the Sinergia consortium for Brain Communication Pathways . He co-organized multiple international events, including the MICCAI CDMRI workshops and challenges (2019–2021), and the ESMRMB Leaps in Microstructure Imaging workshop (2024). Dr. Pizzolato is an active member of the scientific community, serving as an editor for MICCAI workshop proceedings, a reviewer for major journals and conferences, and an invited speaker at ISMRM 2025. He leads and participates in several ongoing research projects at DTU focused on quantitative imaging, myelin mapping, and MRI-based connectivity, demonstrating sustained research leadership and external funding success.
Uwe Kersting is a full Professor at the Institute of Biomechanics and Orthopaedics, German Sport University Cologne. He is actively engaged in research, teaching, and supervision within the fields of sports biomechanics, orthopaedics, and injury prevention. His work spans multiple projects, collaborations, and publications, focusing on athlete safety and biomechanical analysis. Academic Rank: Professor Institution: German Sport University Cologne Department: Institute of Biomechanics and Orthopaedics Email: u.kersting@dshs-koeln.de Research Interests: Uwe Kersting's research is centered on biomechanics and orthopaedics, with a strong emphasis on injury mechanisms in athletes. His work investigates knee joint vulnerability, lower limb loading, muscle activity during dynamic tasks, and the development of wearable technologies for long-term monitoring. He applies 3D biomechanical analysis to understand unplanned movements in sports such as handball and snowboarding. Publication Trends: His recent publications (2023–2025) show a consistent focus on ACL injury prevention, joint loading in change-of-direction tasks, and the use of advanced modeling and measurement systems. Themes include EMG analysis, statistical shape modeling, shear force measurement, and real-time feedback in training. The research bridges clinical orthopaedics, sports science, and engineering. Scientific Awards: No awards mentioned in the provided text. Advising and Grants: Prof. Kersting actively supervises PhD and master’s students, including Kevin Bill, Patrick May, and Jan-Peter Goldmann. He is the primary advisor on multiple doctoral theses. He leads and participates in externally funded and self-financed research projects such as LoStInCrowds and FeeTISH, which focus on injury risk in crowded environments and snowboarding technique, respectively. Labs and Teams: He is a core member of the Institute of Biomechanics and Orthopaedics, collaborating with researchers like Steffen Willwacher (formerly), Cynthia Fantini Pagani, and Jasper Kwasny. His team conducts lab-based and field biomechanical studies involving motion capture, force plates, and wearable sensors.
Amoon Jamzad is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the School of Computing, Queen's University, and a postdoctoral fellow at Med-I Lab. He holds a BSc in Electrical Engineering (Electronics) from University of Tehran (2007), an MSc in Biomedical Engineering (2010), and a PhD in Biomedical Engineering (2015). His doctoral research focused on noninvasive ultrasound analysis of kidney stones. He later served as a guest lecturer and lab instructor at University of Tehran for 3 years before joining Queen's University in 2019. BSc: Electrical Engineering (Electronics), University of Tehran (2007) MSc: Biomedical Engineering, University of Tehran (2010) PhD: Biomedical Engineering, University of Tehran (2015) Dr. Jamzad's research centers on cancer cell detection, particularly in developing ultrasonic and optical spectroscopic devices for surgical margin detection. His work integrates advanced machine learning techniques with clinical applications, focusing on breast and prostate cancer surgery. He has pioneered the use of mass spectrometry imaging for cancer margin assessment and developed open-source platforms like ViPRE and MassVision for AI-driven medical data analysis. His recent publications demonstrate expertise in self-supervised learning, domain adaptation, and uncertainty quantification within medical imaging contexts. While no specific awards are mentioned, his contributions to surgical oncology tools and multi-center prostate cancer studies indicate significant clinical impact. He has also explored temporal enhanced ultrasound for composite defect detection and electrosurgical cautery state recognition through deep learning.
Patrizia Santi is a Full Professor at the Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Parma. She has served as Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy since 2010 and has held teaching appointments in Pharmaceutical Technology, Cosmetic Products, and Pharmaceutical Formulation since 1998. Her international experience includes roles at the University of Lille and University of California, San Francisco. PhD, Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology (1992), University of Parma PharmD, Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology (1987), University of Parma Her research focuses on controlled drug delivery systems , particularly transdermal, ocular, and buccal routes using iontophoresis, microneedles, and bioadhesive films. She has contributed to polymeric micelles, crosslinked hydrogels, and ocular transport mechanisms. Her recent publications highlight ocular delivery of neuroprotective compounds , transscleral iontophoresis , microneedle-assisted buccal delivery , and bioadhesive films for local anesthetics . She also explores archaeometric provenance studies for historical materials. Scientific Awards & Memberships ERASMUS Fellowship (1988-1989) A.F.I.-T.R.F. PHARMA WORKS award (1992) Board of Scientific Advisor, Controlled Release Society (CRS, 2001-2004) Professional Activities Advisor for 6 PhD students in Biopharmaceutics-Pharmacokinetics Member of AAPS, CRS, ADRITELF, APGI societies Teaching: Cosmetic Products , Drug Release and Targeting , Quality Assurance in Higher Education Co-authored 92 journal papers, 5 book chapters, 10 patents, and 170 conference communications
Neslihan Bayramoglu is a Senior Research Fellow at the Research Unit of Health Sciences and Technology (HST), Faculty of Medicine, University of Oulu, Finland. She was awarded the title of Docent in Medical Imaging in 2022. Her research spans artificial intelligence, machine learning, and computer vision, with a focus on medical imaging and musculoskeletal diseases. Key areas include deep learning for histopathology image analysis, computer-assisted diagnosis, image processing, shape analysis, segmentation, classification, and 3D image retrieval. She has pioneered early applications of deep learning in breast cancer histopathology and is currently advancing machine learning approaches for osteoarthritis (OA) analysis using imaging and clinical data. Her recent publications emphasize deep learning techniques for OA progression prediction, radiographic segmentation, and lightweight CNN architectures for diagnostic efficiency. She has contributed to transfer learning in histopathology and GAN-based virtual tissue staining. Scientific awards include the Docent title in Medical Imaging (2022). She teaches graduate-level machine learning courses and supervises M.Sc. and doctoral students. Her work aligns with the Diagnostics of Osteoarthritis (DIOS) research group and involves collaboration on musculoskeletal health projects.
California State University, Long BeachUnited States
Dr. Ga-young Kelly Suh is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), with a secondary appointment as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Surgery – Vascular at Stanford University. She joined CSULB in Fall 2019 after completing her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University and a postdoctoral fellowship in Stanford's Department of Surgery – Vascular (2011–2016). Her multidisciplinary research bridges engineering and clinical practice, focusing on computational modeling and medical imaging to optimize endovascular surgeries. Her research integrates computational fluid dynamics, geometric analysis, and clinical data acquisition to study vascular biomechanics. Key interests include: Dynamic behavior of aortic endografts under physiological stresses Medical imaging techniques for 3D vascular reconstruction Predictive modeling of surgical outcomes for aneurysms and dissections Development of low-cost diagnostic tools and educational methodologies Recent publications (2021–2025) emphasize aortic pathologies, stent mechanics, and educational innovations. Over 70% of articles involve computational analysis of vascular dynamics, with emerging work in wearable biosensors and microfluidics. Awards are not documented in available sources. She advises undergraduate and graduate students through scheduled office hours and course guidance (BME 200/311/490B). No grants or lab details are mentioned, though her institutional website references the Cardiovascular Research Center (CVRC).
David Long is Professor of Paediatric Nephrology at University College London's Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health (GOSICH). He serves as Head of the Developmental Biology and Cancer Department, co-leads the UCL Centre of Kidney and Bladder Health, and acts as Deputy Theme Lead of the Gene, Cell and Stem Theme at the Great Ormond Street Biomedical Research Centre. With over 80 publications cited more than 6,000 times and an H-index of 42, his research focuses on understanding kidney disease mechanisms to develop novel therapies for patients. David Long earned his Doctor of Philosophy from University College London in 2003 and his Bachelor of Science (Honours) from the University of Southampton in 1999. His initial research experience was gained in the Nephro-Urology Unit at GOSICH under Professor Adrian Woolf as an MRC-funded PhD student. Professor Long's research mission centers on understanding mechanisms underlying kidney disease in children and adults to translate findings for patient benefit. His laboratory combines experimental models of kidney disease using zebrafish, transgenic mice, and patient samples with innovative technologies including three-dimensional imaging, mathematical modeling, gene editing, stem cell technology, and novel therapeutic approaches. His work is particularly important given the UK has 70,000 patients with end-stage kidney disease requiring dialysis or transplantation, with an annual cost of the UK ESKD programme conservatively estimated at £1 billion. Analysis of Professor Long's recent publications reveals a strong focus on kidney lymphatic vessels, polycystic kidney disease, and glomerular pathology. His work increasingly utilizes advanced technologies like single-cell transcriptomics, three-dimensional imaging, and microfluidic organ-on-chip platforms. A significant theme is the investigation of lymphatic vessel function in kidney health and disease, particularly in polycystic kidney disease and transplant rejection. His research also explores novel therapeutic approaches including vincristine for podocyte damage and cardiotrophin-1 for glomerular disease, demonstrating the interdisciplinary nature of his work bridging basic science with clinical applications. Wellcome Trust Investigator Award (2020-2025) Medical Research Council New Investigator Award (2012) Kidney Research UK Senior Non-Clinical Fellowship (2008-2014) UCL Bogue Research Fellowship MRC-funded PhD Professor Long has supervised seventeen PhD students (ten as primary supervisor) and managed eleven postdoctoral fellows, three research assistants, and a Wellcome Trust MD/PhD clinical fellow. His research group has expanded to over fifteen members, making him one of the few non-clinical scientists leading a renal group in the UK. His funding includes grants from the MRC, Kidney Research UK, Diabetes UK, Kids Kidney Research, and the GOSICH Children's Charity. He has also been a member of the Kidney Research UK Research Grants Committee (2014-22) and currently serves as an academic editor for PLoS One and on the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology editorial board. Professor Long leads the Kidney Development and Disease Group (KDD) at UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, a team of clinicians and scientists with the ultimate aim to develop new therapies for patients with kidney disease. He also co-established and co-leads the UCL Centre of Kidney and Bladder Health. His laboratory has grown to over fifteen members, focusing on innovative approaches to understand and treat kidney diseases, with current work supported by a Wellcome Trust Investigator Award examining how lymphatic vessels grow, work, and communicate with other cells in growing or diseased organs.
Dimitri De Bundel serves as Senior Lecturer at Vrije Universiteit Brussel's Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, where he leads research in the Experimental Pharmacology group. His work integrates behavioural, neurochemical, and electrophysiological methodologies to develop precision pharmacology interventions targeting memory and mood dysfunction in neurological and psychiatric disorders. His academic foundation includes a Pharmacy degree (summa cum laude, 2004) and PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences (2009), both from VUB. Postdoctoral training followed at Karolinska Institutet (Sweden, 2009-2011) and Institut Génomique Fonctionelle (France, 2011-2014). Research focuses on seizure mechanisms, anticonvulsant development, ghrelin receptor function, and insulin's role in spatial memory. Current investigations explore psilocybin for Alzheimer's disease, ADHD medication safety during pregnancy, and noradrenergic modulation of contextual memory through hippocampal astrocyte receptors. Recent publications reveal strong interdisciplinary trends in CNS drug innovation, particularly photopharmacology applications for epilepsy and Alzheimer's disease, alongside advanced metabolomics techniques for brain tissue analysis. Scientific recognition includes: Hugo d'Haenen Award (2015) for contributions to biological psychiatry and serotonin research Les Grandes Avancées en Biologie-Santé du Pôle RABELAIS (2017) De Bundel actively mentors graduate students and secures major research funding, currently leading projects including ANI409 (psilocybin for Alzheimer's), FWOSB173 (ADHD medication outcomes), and FWOTM1217 (noradrenergic memory modulation). His collaborative work spans 33 projects including HERC66 (3D-CELLMAP) and OZR4299 (bilateral PhD cooperation). As a core member of VUB's Experimental Pharmacology group, he employs microdialysis, chemogenetics, and electrophysiology to study brain function while developing novel therapeutics for neurological disorders through precision targeting of neural circuits.
Sadik Omairey is a Senior Research Fellow at Brunel Composites Centre (BCC), a joint venture between Brunel University London and The Welding Institution (TWI) since June 2019. He serves as technical lead for collaborative projects involving automotive crash structures, all-composites aircraft fuselage assembly, and thermoplastic additive manufacturing. Affiliated with Brunel University London's College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences, he represents BCC at academic conferences and contributes to postgraduate student training. His research spans composite materials reliability, metamaterials, biomechanics, and sustainable manufacturing. Key interests include computational homogenization (notably through his EasyPBC tool), crashworthiness optimization, adhesive bonding, and additive manufacturing. His work integrates experimental testing with advanced finite element modeling, focusing on applications in aerospace, automotive, and biomedical engineering. Recent publications (2021-2025) reveal strong trends in multiscale modeling of composites, life cycle analysis for sustainable design, and bio-inspired metamaterials. His collaborative work frequently addresses industrial challenges in automotive crash structures and aircraft fuselage assembly, with growing emphasis on recyclability and environmental impact assessment in materials engineering. Awarded significant professional recognitions: PRINCE2® Foundation Project Management certification (2023) Chartered Engineer and Fellow of IMechE (CEng FIMechE, 2018) Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA, 2018) Omairey actively supervises postgraduate students and leads multiple funded research projects including HyPStore (hydrogen storage), modular crash boxes, and PADICTON (distortion compensation in additive manufacturing). His work bridges academic research with industrial applications through partnerships with automotive and aerospace sectors. He contributes to BCC and IMM research groups, focusing on experimental validation and computational modeling of advanced composite systems.
Kurt I. Anderson is a Professor of Cell Migration at the University of Glasgow and Head of the Light Microscopy Facility at the Francis Crick Institute (London). He previously held roles at the Beatson Institute for Cancer Research and Max Planck Institute for Cell Biology and Genetics. His research focuses on advanced imaging methods (FRAP, FRET, FLIM-FRET) to study tumor cell migration, molecular dynamics, and cancer progression. His work spans Cell migration mechanisms Tumor biology and metastasis Imaging technology development Molecular signaling in cancer Recent trends in his publications emphasize 3D tissue modeling Intravital and multiphoton imaging Quantitative confocal microscopy Targeting Rho GTPases in cancer Microscopy facility infrastructure Scientific awards include Royal Microscopical Society Medal for Life Sciences (2012) He has contributed to collaborative imaging grants, advised graduate students, and developed open data ecosystems for cell migration research, while leading interdisciplinary teams in pancreatic cancer and melanoma studies.
Stan Looijmans is an Assistant Professor in the Processing & Performance of Materials group at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), Department of Mechanical Engineering, and is affiliated with the Institute for Complex Molecular Systems (ICMS). His research focuses on bridging the gap between processing-induced structure formation and (micro)mechanical properties in semi-crystalline polymers. Dr. Looijmans obtained both his BSc and MSc degrees with great appreciation from the TU/e Department of Mechanical Engineering. His master's thesis, entitled "Contact mechanics of isotactic polypropylene," highlighted the importance of absolute control over processing history. He also spent time at Università degli studi di Genova studying semi-crystalline polymers. He became a doctoral candidate at TU/e in 2018 and defended his PhD thesis titled "Adhesion-modified polypropylene composites: a sticky situation" in 2023. Since July 2023, he has continued his work as an Assistant Professor. His research centers on the viscoelastic nature of polymer melts and how rich morphologies form in semi-crystalline systems during extrusion or injection molding. Key methodologies include quantification of structure at the nanoscale using synchrotron x-ray and infrared radiation, development of microscale mechanical testing methods, and numerical simulation of crystallization processes. Additional research interests encompass crystallization in additive manufacturing, structure formation under extreme conditions, micromechanical testing of fiber-reinforced composites, and contact mechanics. His work aims to predict local failure in semi-crystalline structures to improve polymeric product performance. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on structure-property relationships in polymeric materials, particularly polypropylene and polylactic acid systems. His research typically combines advanced characterization techniques like X-ray scattering with mechanical testing to understand how processing conditions affect material structure and performance. A notable trend is his investigation into how compatibilizers, fibers, and flow conditions influence crystallization kinetics and resulting mechanical properties. Dr. Looijmans' research has been supported by collaborations with major facilities including ALBA Synchrotron and the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) in Grenoble. His work forms part of the research program of DPI, Project #815 PROFIT, and has received assistance from various industry partners including Borealis and Total Energies. Within the Processing & Performance of Materials group, Dr. Looijmans contributes to both fundamental research on polymer crystallization mechanisms and applied studies addressing industrial challenges in polymer processing. His work with the Institute for Complex Molecular Systems (ICMS) provides additional interdisciplinary connections across the university. He teaches courses including Soft Materials Processing, Experimentation for Mechanical Engineering, Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, and Mechanical Characterization of Materials.
