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Neil Champnessمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Supramolecular Chemistry
• Crystal Engineering
• Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Neil Champness is the Norman Haworth Professor of Chemistry at the University of Birmingham. He holds a prestigious academic position following roles at the University of Nottingham, including Professor of Chemical Nanoscience (2004-2020). His research focuses on supramolecular chemistry, crystal engineering, and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). Champness leads a group pioneering studies on molecular self-assembly, surface chemistry, and functional materials. Education & Career - Began academic career with Teaching Fellowships at the University of Nottingham (1995) and Southampton (1994). - Became Lecturer in Inorganic Chemistry at Nottingham (1998), progressing to Reader (2003) and full Professor (2004). - Currently heads the Champness Group at Birmingham, established in 2021. Research Interests Champness’s work spans: - Design of porous materials (MOFs, HOFs) for gas storage and catalysis. - Surface self-assembly of 2D supramolecular frameworks. - Photoresponsive materials and molecular rotaxanes. - Chemical synthesis under constrained conditions. His group emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, linking chemistry with materials science and nanotechnology. Awards & Recognition 2019: Elected Fellow of the European Academy of Sciences 2020: EPSRC Established Career Fellowship 2016: Royal Society of Chemistry Surfaces & Interfaces Award 2011: Thomson Reuters Highly Cited Researcher 2006: Corday-Morgan Medal (Royal Society of Chemistry) Advisory Roles & Grants - Editorial roles include Chem, Crystals, and CrystEngComm. - Served on Royal Society panels, Irish Research Council, and IUPAC. - Secured major grants from EPSRC and Royal Society. Labs & Collaborations His Birmingham group collaborates globally, with visiting professorships in Japan, Australia, and Brazil. Research is supported by advanced facilities in crystallography and surface chemistry.

Gauthier Gidelمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Deep Learning
• Adversarial Machine Learning
• Generative Modeling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Gauthier Gidel is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Operations Research (DIRO) within the Faculty of Arts and Science at Université de Montréal, where he also holds the prestigious Canada CIFAR AI Chair position. He is a core faculty member of Mila, Quebec's AI research institute, and maintains active research collaborations with leading institutions. His academic journey includes a PhD in Computer Science under the supervision of Simon Lacoste-Julien, with internships at Sierra, ElementAI, and DeepMind during his doctoral studies. Dr. Gidel's research spans multiple critical areas in machine learning, with particular emphasis on generative modeling , adversarial machine learning , and variational inequalities for machine learning. His work explores the intersection of optimization theory and practical AI systems, focusing on challenges like LLM safety alignment, multi-agent cooperation, and robustness against adversarial attacks. He is particularly known for his contributions to understanding the theoretical foundations of generative adversarial networks through variational inequality frameworks. His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward addressing critical challenges in large language model safety and alignment, with numerous 2024-2025 papers focusing on adversarial robustness, safety evaluation methodologies, and alignment techniques for LLMs. Simultaneously, his foundational work continues in optimization theory, particularly in variational inequalities and performative prediction, demonstrating his dual focus on practical AI safety concerns and theoretical machine learning foundations. Canada CIFAR AI Chair Core member of Mila Organizer of popular NeurIPS workshops on smooth games Co-founder of the ICLR blog post track Dr. Gidel actively supervises an extensive research group with approximately 10 current graduate students and numerous alumni who have secured positions at leading institutions including Inria Lyon, Oxford, and industry research labs. His research is supported by multiple substantial grants from CRSNG, MITACS, and IVADO, including the prestigious CRSNG Discovery Grant program and MITACS Acceleration Québec projects focused on fraud detection in music streaming and conditional generation. His laboratory maintains strong connections with both academic and industry partners, fostering a collaborative environment focused on advancing AI safety and theoretical understanding.

• Topology and Geometry
• Geometry and Analysis
• K-Theory of C*-algebras
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Thomas Schick is a Professor of Mathematics at the Mathematical Institute of the University of Göttingen, leading the vibrant research group in Topology and Geometry. His work focuses on areas such as index theory, K-theory of C*-algebras, and geometry and analysis. He is a core member of the Research Training Group 2491 'Fourier Analysis and Spectral Theory', serving as its speaker, and has supervised numerous doctoral students in topics ranging from persistent cohomology to spectral engineering. His academic journey includes a PhD from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (1996) under Wolfgang Lück, followed by postdoctoral positions at the University of Münster and Penn State University before joining Göttingen in 2001. He has held visiting roles at institutions worldwide. Prof. Schick is an Ordentliches Mitglied of the Göttingen Academy of Sciences, a Fellow of the American Mathematical Society, and leads the Scientific Advisory Board of the Mathematisches Forschungsinstitut Oberwolfach. He edits several high-impact journals, including Annales Mathématiques Blaise Pascal and the Bulletin of the Iranian Mathematical Society. His research interests span topological and geometric analysis, with recent work exploring scalar curvature rigidity, T-duality, and coarse geometry. He regularly teaches advanced courses and seminars, including 'Index Theory and Theorems' and 'Topological Data Analysis', and actively mentors students through the RTG program.

Guido Montúfarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Deep Learning Theory
• Mathematical Machine Learning
• Graphical Models
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Guido Montúfar is a Professor in the Departments of Mathematics and Statistics & Data Science at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), effective since 2024. He also leads the Mathematical Machine Learning Group at the Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in the Sciences (MPI MIS) in Leipzig, Germany since 2018. His academic journey includes a PhD in Mathematics from Leipzig University (2012), and Diplom degrees in Physics and Mathematics from TU Berlin (2009 and 2007). Montúfar's research focuses on the theoretical foundations of deep learning, mathematical machine learning, and the interplay between geometry and learning. Key areas include neural network architecture theory, optimization landscapes, and information geometry. His work bridges algebraic statistics, graphical models, and topological data analysis. His grants and awards include an ERC Starting Grant (2018-2023), a Sloan Research Fellowship (2022), and an NSF CAREER Award. He has advised numerous PhD students and postdocs, contributing to significant advancements in machine learning theory and applications. Montúfar teaches courses on applied mathematics, optimization, and machine learning at UCLA. His research also explores topics like oversquashing in graph neural networks and the geometry of policy gradients in reinforcement learning.

• Operator Algebras
• Functional Analysis
• C*-Algebras
• +۳ مورد دیگر

N. Christopher Phillips is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Oregon. He specializes in operator algebras, with a focus on C*-algebras, crossed products, and their applications to dynamical systems. His research explores topics such as strict comparison, classification of C*-algebras under group actions, and K-theory. He has organized conferences such as the West Coast Operator Algebra Seminars (WCOAS) and delivered lectures at institutions like the Research Institute for Mathematical Sciences (RIMS), Kyoto University, and the Centre de Recerca Matemàtica in Barcelona. Phillips is also known for maintaining resources for operator algebraists, including an email directory and a comprehensive list of operator algebra research links. His teaching includes advanced courses like Math 685 (Functional Analysis) and Math 618 (Advanced Topics in Mathematics). Phillips actively advocates against predatory academic practices, maintaining a list of predatory journals and promoting the use of plain text email to combat spam.

Moira Whyteمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Respiratory medicine
• Inflammation
• Neutrophil biology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Moira Whyte serves as Sir John Crofton Professor of Respiratory Medicine and Head of Edinburgh Medical School at the University of Edinburgh, while directing the MRC University of Edinburgh Centre for Inflammation Research. Her leadership spans clinical academia and major research initiatives focused on respiratory pathophysiology. Her educational background includes a 1st Class B.Sc. (1981), M.B., B.S. (1984), and Ph.D. (1993) from the University of London, complemented by professional qualifications: M.R.C.P. (1987), F.R.C.P. (1998), and F.Med.Sci. (2005) from the Academy of Medical Sciences. Whyte's research centers on neutrophil biology, macrophage function, and hypoxia signaling pathways in respiratory diseases. Her work explores how oxygen-sensing mechanisms like HIF pathways regulate immune cell function in COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, and bacterial infections, with particular focus on cellular metabolism and inflammation resolution. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent focus on neutrophil and macrophage biology within respiratory diseases, with growing emphasis on metabolic regulation of immune responses. Her work bridges basic science (using zebrafish models) with clinical applications, particularly in COPD and pulmonary fibrosis. Her scientific recognition includes: 2014 OBE for Services to Respiratory Medicine 2014 Foundation Fellow of the European Respiratory Society 2005 Fellow, Academy of Medical Sciences 2002 Tudor Edwards Lecturer of the Royal College of Physicians 1994 Wellcome Trust Advanced Fellowship 1989 MRC Clinical Training Fellowship Whyte directs substantial research funding, including a £6.4M Wellcome Trust Clinical PhD Programme (ECAT-Plus) and multiple grants investigating macrophage function in COPD, hypoxia pathways in pulmonary fibrosis, and neutrophilic inflammation regulation. Her collaborative approach is evident in multi-institutional projects like the EME-TIPAC study on pulmonary fibrosis. As Director of the MRC Centre for Inflammation Research, she leads a multidisciplinary team investigating fundamental mechanisms of inflammation across multiple disease contexts, with particular strength in respiratory immunology and translational applications.

Kiemeney Lambertusمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cancer Epidemiology
• Genetic Epidemiology
• Urological Cancers
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Kiemeney Lambertus is a Professor of Cancer Epidemiology at the Department of Health Evidence, Radboud University Medical Center in Nijmegen, Netherlands. He serves as Chair of the Department of Health Evidence and Scientific Director of the Radboud Institute for Health Sciences. His academic career includes roles as Head of the Department of Cancer Registry and Research, and Director of Research at the Netherlands Comprehensive Cancer Organisation. Lambertus holds a Master's in Biomedical Sciences (cum laude) from Radboud University and a Bachelor's in Physiotherapy (cum laude). His research focuses on urological cancers, genetic and clinical epidemiology, and biobanking. Key areas include prostate and bladder cancer genetics, risk prediction models, and validation of biomarkers like PCA3. He has pioneered studies on FGFR3 and JAG1 genes in bladder cancer susceptibility, and demonstrated the safety of coal tar treatments in dermatology. His over 500 publications include foundational work in genome-wide association studies (GWAS), with a Nature Genetics paper on bladder cancer susceptibility genes cited over 200 times. Lambertus has received global recognition including the Dominique Chopin Distinguished Researcher Award and inclusion in Thomson Reuters' most influential scientists list. Teaching Excellence: Multiple lecturer-of-the-year awards highlight his educational contributions. Leadership: Oversee large research institutes and national cancer initiatives. Global Impact: Collaborates with institutions worldwide, including Johns Hopkins University and the European Institute of Oncology. Current research emphasizes translational studies linking genetic discoveries to clinical outcomes, with a focus on reducing overdiagnosis in prostate cancer screening.

• Tax Law
• Financial Law
• Public Finance
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Antonia Agulló Agüero is a distinguished Professor at Pompeu Fabra University specializing in Financial and Tax Law. With a scholarly career spanning over four decades from 1980 to 2025, she has established herself as a leading authority in Spanish tax law with growing expertise in EU tax frameworks and public finance systems. Her academic contributions include 26 journal articles, 27 collaborative works, 15 books, and direction of 20 doctoral theses. Her research interests focus on Tax Law , Financial Law , and Public Finance , with particular expertise in EU Taxation, Local Government Finance, Constitutional Tax Law, and International Taxation. Her scholarly work demonstrates a clear evolution from foundational tax principles to complex contemporary issues including healthcare financing, cross-border taxation, and fiscal policy responses to economic crises. Analysis of her most recent publications (2016-2020) reveals increasing attention to healthcare financing mechanisms, EU tax harmonization challenges, and the constitutional dimensions of public spending. Her work bridges theoretical legal scholarship with practical policy applications, particularly in regional tax autonomy and fiscal federalism within Spain's autonomous communities framework. As a dedicated academic mentor, she has supervised 20 doctoral students whose research spans diverse tax law topics including international double taxation, public debt concepts, soft law in international taxation, and environmental taxation. Her students have gone on to contribute significantly to academic and professional tax discourse in Spain. Her scholarly infrastructure includes leadership in academic publications, participation in professional tax councils (notably the Barcelona Tax Council), and contributions to major tax law reforms including Spain's General Tax Law and Personal Income Tax legislation. Her work continues to influence tax policy development in Spain and EU member states.

Amy G Remensnyderمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medieval History
• Cultural History
• Religious History
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Amy G. Remensnyder is Professor of History and Giancarlo Family Provost's Professor of History at Brown University, where she has taught since 1993. She also holds the Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence title, reflecting her commitment to pedagogy. Her research focuses on medieval Europe, particularly the cultural and religious history of the Mediterranean, with emphasis on Muslim-Christian relations, monastic memory, and the global history of captivity. PhD, University of California, Berkeley (1992) A.B. summa cum laude, Harvard University (1983) Additional studies at Cambridge University and École des Hautes Études, Paris Her research interests include medieval Iberia, colonial Mexico, religious symbolism, transcultural history, and the role of memory in identity formation. She explores how religious figures like the Virgin Mary functioned as symbols of conquest, conversion, and interfaith entanglement. Her work bridges medieval and early modern periods, challenging disciplinary boundaries and incorporating insights from art history, anthropology, and literary studies. Her recent articles reveal a sustained engagement with themes of religious coexistence, sacred space, and cross-cultural devotion in the Mediterranean world. She examines how Muslim and Christian sailors shared shrines, how Moriscos developed their own Marian scriptures, and how Mary symbolized both war and diplomacy. Her scholarship combines deep archival research with theoretical sophistication, contributing to fields such as oceanic history, borderland studies, and the history of emotion. Van Courtland Elliott Prize (Medieval Academy of America) Fellow, Medieval Academy of America Berlin Prize, American Academy in Berlin Guggenheim Fellowship ACLS/SSRC/NEH Fellowship William G. McLoughlin Award for Teaching Excellence Remensnyder has directed major research initiatives and served on editorial boards, including Al-Masāq: Journal of the Medieval Mediterranean . She founded and directs the Brown History Education Prison Project, reflecting her commitment to engaged scholarship. She has received funding from the Swearer Center and has developed innovative courses on captivity and medieval lyric. Her leadership includes directing Brown’s Program in Medieval Studies (2010–2012) and serving on the Medieval Academy of America’s council. She is currently working on three book projects: Island of Trust in a Sea of Danger: Lampedusa , a maritime microhistory; Neighbors: Life in a Medieval Borderland , an archival study of Muslim-Christian relations in Iberia; and A Global History of Captivity , a synthetic overview of captivity across time and space.

Petra Schwilleمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Molecular Biophysics
• Cellular Biophysics
• Synthetic Biology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Petra Schwille is a Director at the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry and former C4 Professor of Biophysics at Dresden University of Technology . Her work spans molecular and cellular biophysics, synthetic biology, and single-molecule techniques. Academic disciplines: Natural sciences, biological sciences, physical sciences Key roles: Editorial Board member (Nature Methods, Biophysical Journal), Governing Council of Biophysical Society Research Focus includes membrane biophysics, protein interactions, and microfluidic systems. Her publications emphasize Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy (FCS) , receptor-ligand dynamics, and self-organization in bacterial cell division. Developed in vitro models for spatial regulation in cells Explored calmodulin availability and morphogen gradient formation Scientific Recognition includes prestigious awards like the Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize (2010) and the Biofuture grant (1998) . Max Planck Fellow (2005) Young Investigator Award (2003) Leadership & Service involves roles such as Dean of Studies for Nanobiophysics at TU Dresden and Vice Dean of the Dresden International Graduate School for Biomedicine and Bioengineering (DIGS-BB) . She also contributes to editorial and advisory boards in biophysics and science policy.

• Microbiology
• Immunology
• Medicinal Chemistry
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Yan Liu is a Senior Lecturer in Glycosciences at Imperial College's Department of Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction (Faculty of Medicine). She leads the Wellcome Trust-funded Carbohydrate Microarray Facility and co-leads the GlycoTWINNG Network. Her research focuses on glycan-mediated interactions in host-microbiota interfaces, with applications in infectious diseases and reproductive health. She holds a B.Sc. from Peking University and a Ph.D. from the University of Bristol, followed by postdoctoral work at Imperial College under Professor Ten Feizi FRS. Her academic journey includes roles as a Microarray Project Leader and co-investigator in the March of Dimes European Preterm Birth Research Centre. She is PI of a £1.34M Wellcome Trust grant maintaining Imperial's Carbohydrate Microarray Facility, advancing glycan array technologies. Research interests span microbiology, immunology, and biomolecular chemistry, with a focus on glycobiology. Key contributions include defining glycan interactions in pathogen-host systems (e.g., Candida albicans, adenoviruses), developing glycan probes, and analyzing vaginal microbiota impacts on preterm birth. Grants and collaborations include EPSRC Translational funding and the UK 'FluTrialMAP' consortium. Labs affiliations include the Glycosciences Laboratory and Imperial's Institute of Infection.

Yen-Chi Chenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Nonparametric statistics
• Topological data analysis
• Missing data
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Yen-Chi Chen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of Washington. He also holds positions as a Data Science Fellow at the UW eScience Institute and as a co-investigator and statistician at the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center. His academic career spans multiple interdisciplinary fields including statistics, data science, and astrostatistics. Chen's educational background includes a Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University, where he received prestigious awards including the Umesh K. Gavasakar Thesis Award (2017) and the William S. Dietrich II Presidential Ph.D. Fellowship Award (2015). His research focuses on nonparametric statistics, topological data analysis, missing data methodologies, cluster analysis, manifold learning, and applications in large-scale structure analysis and astrostatistics. Chen has made significant contributions to the development of statistical methods for analyzing cosmic web structures, GPS data, and causal inference with continuous treatments. His work bridges theoretical statistics with practical applications in astronomy, neuroscience, and public health. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on developing novel statistical frameworks for complex data structures, particularly focusing on density-based methods, manifold learning, and approaches that address challenges in missing data and causal inference without standard assumptions. ASA Noether Early Career Scholar Award, American Statistical Association (2022) CAREER Award, National Science Foundation (2022-2027) Umesh K. Gavasakar Thesis Award, Carnegie Mellon University (2017) William S. Dietrich II Presidential Ph.D. Fellowship Award, Carnegie Mellon University (2015) Chen has advised numerous graduate students across multiple publications, with a focus on developing new statistical methodologies. His research has been supported by major funding agencies including the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health. He is actively involved in several research groups including the UW Geometric Data Analysis Group, the UW Center for Statistics and the Social Sciences, and the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center.

• Drug safety science
• adaptive cellular stress responses
• cancer drug resistance
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Bob van de Water is a Professor of Drug Safety Science at Leiden University, where he serves as head of the Cancer Therapeutics and Drug Safety group within the Division of Drug Discovery & Safety at the Leiden Academic Centre for Drug Research (LACDR). His research focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying drug toxicity and cancer drug resistance. His primary research interests include: Adaptive cellular stress responses Cancer drug resistance and metastasis Cell signaling pathways Drug safety evaluation Functional genomics High throughput microscopy Molecular mechanisms of drug toxicity Toxicology Professor van de Water leads several significant research projects including studies on oncogenic protein tyrosine kinases in breast cancer, live cell imaging-based modeling of cellular toxicity pathways, and identification of novel druggable targets for different breast cancer types. He teaches in the Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences programs at both BSc and MSc levels, offering courses on drug safety evaluation, signal transduction, and cellular toxicology. His research group includes current PhD candidates: Serkan Aslan Sibel Bahtiri Linda van den Berk Imke Bruns Gerhard Burger Professor van de Water has previously supervised numerous PhD students to completion, including: Olivier Béquignon Muriel Heldring Marije Niemeijer Lukas Wijaya Luc Bischoff

• Medical Physiology
• Oxidative Stress and Inflammation
• Medical Education Research
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Suzanne Estaphan is a Senior Lecturer in Medical Science (Physiology and Clinical Pharmacology) at the Australian National University (ANU) School of Medicine and Psychology . She holds qualifications including a Doctorate of Physiology (2015) , MSc in Physiology (2012) , MBBCh (2005) , and Basic Certificate in Medical Education (2018) . Her academic roles span curriculum development, admissions, and assessment committees in the ANU Medical School. Senior Lecturer, ANU (2023–present) Academic Editor, PLOS ONE (2024–present) Review Editor, Frontiers in Physiology (2023–present) Dr. Estaphan's research bridges oxidative stress and inflammation in disease pathology with medical education innovation . Her work explores antioxidant interventions for organ damage and investigates AI/virtual reality applications in education. Recent projects include studying sleep dysfunction in eating disorders and diabetes medication effects on exercise capacity . Between 2023–2025, her 15 most recent publications span oxidative stress , medical education , and molecular pathophysiology . Themes include homeostasis , clinical reasoning , and metabolic disorders , with subfields like MMP-9 biology , pancreatic injury , and VR-based hypoxia training . Scientific accolades include the American Physiological Society Travel Award (2017) and recognition as Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2023) . She mentors medical students, contributes to national physiology curriculum consensus projects, and has secured approximately $200,000 in research funding .

Paolo Rapisardaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Control Theory
• System Theory
• Identification
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Professor Paolo Rapisarda is a faculty member at the University of Southampton , holding the position of Professor of Electronics and Computer Science. His academic journey began with a Ph.D. in Mathematical Systems and Control Theory at the University of Groningen, Netherlands, under the guidance of Prof. Jan C. Willems and Prof. H.L. Trentelman.