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Ronald Walsworthمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Quantum Sensing
• Precision Measurement Tools
• Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)/MRI
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ronald Walsworth is the Minta Martin Professor of Physics and Founding Director of the University of Maryland's Quantum Technology Center. His interdisciplinary research focuses on precision measurement tools, quantum sensing, and their applications in physical and life sciences. He holds affiliations with the Department of Physics, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Institute for Research in Electronics & Applied Physics, and the Joint Quantum Institute. Education: Ph.D. in Physics from Harvard University (1991), B.S. in Physics from Duke University (1984). Awards include the Francis Pipkin Award (2005), APS Fellow (2001), and Smithsonian Exceptional Service Award (1993). Research interests span quantum sensing, NMR/MRI, bioimaging, and astrophysics. Recent work includes diamond-based quantum microscopy, ultralow-mass NMR, and applications in dark matter detection. His lab has spun out multiple startups. Key grants and projects include MURI collaborations and development of quantum diamond microscopes. Advises graduate students like Andrew Beling. Active in NASA quantum sensing assessments and cosmic frontier research (e.g., dark matter, pulsar timing). Labs/Teams: Quantum Technology Center, Walsworth Lab Group, collaborations with aerospace and biomedical institutions. Current projects focus on machine learning-enhanced sensing, quantum diamond microscopes for bioimaging, and directional dark matter detection systems.

Melker Johanssonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Musculoskeletal Pain
• Physical Activity
• Low Back Pain
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Melker Johansson is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics at the University of Southern Denmark, with a dual appointment in the Research Unit of General Practice. His work bridges clinical biomechanics and public health, focusing on the interplay between physical activity, pain, and long-term health outcomes. Department: Department of Sports Science and Clinical Biomechanics Institution: University of Southern Denmark Position: Assistant Professor His research centers on musculoskeletal pain, particularly low back and mid-back pain, osteoarthritis, and the differential impacts of occupational versus leisure-time physical activity. He employs advanced methodologies such as accelerometer-based measurements and compositional data analysis, often leveraging large population cohorts like the Copenhagen City Heart Study. His interdisciplinary approach integrates biomechanics, epidemiology, and clinical research to inform public health recommendations and clinical interventions. Recent publications highlight trends in systematic reviews on self-management for pain, the cardiovascular implications of physical activity patterns, and the effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions for musculoskeletal conditions. His work frequently addresses healthcare utilization, patient education, and opioid reduction strategies in chronic pain management. Melker Johansson is actively engaged in research leadership, serving as Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-PI on multiple projects funded through national and institutional sources. These include studies on physical behaviors and persistent pain, reducing opioid use in osteoarthritis (REDO project), and analgesic use in spinal stenosis. He also contributes to public discourse through media engagements on sedentary behavior and occupational health risks. 19th International Forum for Back and Neck Pain Research in Primary Care (2025) 18th International Forum for Back and Neck Pain Research in Primary Care (2023) He has no listed scientific awards in the provided text. His research is conducted within collaborative networks involving national registries, clinical teams, and public health researchers, though specific lab or team names are not mentioned.

Amber Wattsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Alzheimer's Disease
• Aging
• Physical Activity
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Amber Watts, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor at the University of Kansas Department of Psychology, specializing in aging, Alzheimer's disease prevention, and the impact of physical activity on cognitive health. She leads the BRANCH Lab and collaborates with the KU Alzheimer's Disease Center in Kansas City. Education: Ph.D. in Gerontology (University of Southern California), M.A. in Experimental Psychology, B.A. in Psychology Her research focuses on bio-behavioral risk factors for cognitive decline, including: Physical activity and lifestyle interventions for healthy aging Role of biomarkers and genetic risk factors (e.g., APOE4, TOMM40) in cognitive aging Sex-specific differences in Alzheimer's risk, particularly related to menopause and estrogen exposure Digital biomarkers (e.g., accelerometry, actigraphy) for assessing sleep and physical activity patterns Her recent work employs machine learning for Alzheimer's risk prediction and examines neighborhood impacts on sedentary behavior. She contributes to teaching graduate-level Research Methods and undergraduate Honors in Psychology. Service: Director of Undergraduate Honors Program, Faculty Advisor for Nu Rho Psi, Board Member for Brain Health Training Program and Night of Hope

Júlio Aalejandro Henriques da Costaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Training Load
• Heart Rate Variability
• Systematic Review
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Júlio Aalejandro Henriques da Costa is an active academic researcher at the Faculty of Sport and Physical Education at University of Porto, Portugal. With an ORCID profile (0000-0002-8225-8667) and Scopus h-index of 15, his research has generated significant academic impact with 553 citations. His work spans multiple publications from 2016 to 2025, showing consistent research productivity with 38 total research outputs including articles, reviews, and other scholarly contributions. Dr. Costa's research interests center around exercise physiology and sports science, with particular expertise in training load monitoring, heart rate variability analysis, and physical activity interventions. His fingerprint analysis reveals strong focus areas including Training Load (100%), Heart Rate Variability (97%), Systematic Reviews (85%), Perceived Exertion (70%), Sleep Time (51%), Aerobic Fitness (36%), and Physical Activity (33%). These research themes demonstrate his commitment to understanding the physiological responses to exercise across different populations. His recent publication trend shows a clear emphasis on community-based physical activity interventions, particularly those targeting children and older adults. The research portfolio reveals a methodological diversity including systematic reviews, experimental studies using GPS technology, and large-scale school-based interventions. Notably, his work often employs objective measurement techniques such as accelerometry and GPS tracking to assess physical activity patterns and intensity profiles in real-world settings. Dr. Costa has been involved in significant research projects including the "Super Quinas" Intervention Program targeting Portuguese primary schools and the FPF (Portuguese Football Federation) 'Magic Ball' project that reached over 1,600 children across 44 schools. His collaborative network spans multiple institutions, as evidenced by co-authorship patterns across his publications, with particular emphasis on research related to walking football for older adults and physical activity interventions for children's health and development.

Ola Løvslettenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Public Health Epidemiology
• Longitudinal Studies
• Obesity Research
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ola Løvsletten is an Associate Professor in the Department of Community Medicine at the Faculty of Health Sciences, UiT The Arctic University of Norway. With extensive involvement in the Tromsø Study, one of Norway's largest and longest-running population health studies, Løvsletten has established himself as a prominent researcher in epidemiology and public health. His work spans multiple decades of data collection and analysis, contributing significantly to our understanding of population health trends in Northern Norway. Løvsletten's research interests focus on longitudinal analysis of health outcomes, with particular expertise in obesity epidemiology, mortality analysis, and statistical modeling of complex health data. His work examines the interplay between lifestyle factors, socioeconomic determinants, and health outcomes across the lifespan. He has made significant contributions to understanding the obesity epidemic, cardiovascular risk factors, and the impact of social determinants on health outcomes through rigorous statistical analysis of large population datasets. His publication record demonstrates consistent output since completing his doctoral work, with recent research focusing on social determinants of health, pandemic impacts, and longitudinal analysis of health behaviors. Løvsletten frequently employs advanced statistical methods to analyze complex relationships in population health data, with a particular strength in handling the multi-decade Tromsø Study dataset. His work often involves cross-country comparisons and examination of secular trends in health outcomes. Løvsletten's research has significant implications for public health policy, particularly regarding obesity prevention, healthy aging, and understanding the determinants of longevity. His work on the Tromsø Study data has provided valuable insights into population health trends in Northern Norway that have informed both national and international health policies.

• Animal Migration
• Physiological Ecology
• Biologging
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Lucy Hawkes is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biosciences at the University of Exeter. A physiological ecologist, her work focuses on animal migration, using satellite telemetry, heart rate logging, accelerometry, and metabolic rate measurements to understand migratory costs, drivers, and impacts of climate change and disease ecology. Her research has been featured in BBC's Why Sharks Attack (2023) and centers on biologging and lab-based modeling to study extreme physiological adaptations in migratory species. PhD in Biological Sciences (University of Exeter, 2007) BSc in Marine Biology and Coastal Ecology (University of Plymouth, 2002) Her research spans Physiological Ecology , Biologging , and Climate Change Impact , with an emphasis on empirical data from field and lab studies. She has explored migratory strategies in bar-headed geese, funded by a Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) grant (2010), and connects her work to conservation biology, particularly shark migration and Red Sea ecology through collaborations with OceanX. Lucy Hawkes is affiliated with the University of Exeter's Environmental Intelligence and Exeter Marine research networks. Her technical expertise includes respirometry , spatial ecology , and remote sensing , while her broader research areas encompass Zoology , Evolutionary Biology , and Oceanography .

• Digital Health
• Gait Analysis
• Neurodegenerative Diseases
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr Rana Rehman is a Research Fellow at Newcastle University, specializing in digital health technologies and movement disorders research. Her work focuses on developing innovative approaches using wearable sensors and machine learning algorithms to analyze gait patterns and monitor disease progression in neurodegenerative conditions, particularly Parkinson's disease. Research Focus: Dr Rehman's primary research interests encompass digital biomarkers , gait analysis , and machine learning applications in neurodegenerative diseases . She has made significant contributions to understanding how wearable sensor data can be used to assess disease severity, predict progression, and monitor treatment outcomes in conditions such as Parkinson's disease, dementia, and other movement disorders. Her research spans multiple domains including fatigue assessment in chronic diseases, sarcopenia monitoring in older adults, and cognitive impairment detection through movement analysis. She has developed novel algorithms for detecting specific movement patterns such as turning during gait and has validated these approaches across diverse patient populations including community-dwelling older adults and long-term care residents. Research Trends: Dr Rehman's recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward real-world digital health monitoring , with emphasis on feasibility studies and clinical validation of wearable sensor technologies. Her work increasingly integrates multi-modal sensor data combining gait parameters with physiological signals to provide comprehensive patient assessments. The progression from algorithm development (2019-2020) to clinical validation (2021-2023) and now to large-scale feasibility studies (2024-2025) illustrates her systematic approach to translational research. Collaborative Research: Dr Rehman has established extensive collaborations with leading researchers including Professor Lynn Rochester, Dr Silvia Del Din, Professor Alison Yarnall, and international partners. Her work is frequently published in high-impact journals and she contributes to multi-center studies investigating digital health applications across neurological and geriatric populations.

• Physiology
• Road Safety
• Sleep Medicine
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Assoc. Prof. Leons Blumfelds is an Associate Professor at Rīga Stradiņš University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Human Physiology and Biochemistry. With over 35 years of academic experience, he has been instrumental in teaching physiology courses across multiple faculties including Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, and Rehabilitation, as well as at Riga Technical University in Medical Engineering. His educational background includes: Doctor of Medicine (Dr. med.) from Riga Medical Institute (1986) Full-time Postgraduate studies in Physiology (1980-1983) Medical Doctor's Diploma from Riga Medical Institute (1973-1979) Prof. Blumfelds' research focuses on two primary areas: drivers' daytime sleepiness as a road safety problem and physical activity with body composition analysis. His work examines how sleepiness affects driving performance, body composition in student populations, and tactile sensitivity of natural teeth versus dental implants. He has conducted numerous studies on dietary behavior in students with varying body fat percentages and the accuracy of self-estimated body weight-height relationships, often collaborating with colleagues like R. Lagzdiņa and M. Rumaka. His scientific contributions have been recognized with multiple awards including the 'Riga Stradinš University Lecturer of the Year 2012' and a Certificate of Gratitude from the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Latvia (2015). He has supervised one doctoral thesis and has been actively involved in student research supervision across various programs. Prof. Blumfelds serves as a consultant to the Road Traffic Safety Directorate and is a member of the European Committee on First Aid through SAMARITAN INTERNATIONAL. He also heads the First Aid Trainers Education course for the State Emergency Medical Service and was a Rīga Stradiņš University Senator from 2009-2015.

Yann Klimentidisمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Genetic Epidemiology
• Body Composition
• Health Disparities
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Yann Klimentidis, PhD, MS is an Associate Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, University of Arizona. He specializes in genetic epidemiology with a focus on cardio-metabolic and neurodegenerative diseases. Key affiliations: UA Center for Disparities in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism Data resources: UK Biobank, NHANES, All of Us, Framingham Heart Study Current projects: Lipid traits, physical activity genetics, lipedema, gene-by-environment interactions Role in El Banco de Salud: Data and genomics analyst integrating phenotypic-genomic data His research combines genome-wide association studies, Mendelian randomization, and ancestry analysis to: Understand disease mechanisms Identify risk factors Investigate health disparities Improve disease risk prediction Recent publications focus on: Genetic determinants of physical activity Physical activity-dementia relationships Cardio-metabolic trait genetics Environmental interactions with genetic risk Methodologically, his work emphasizes: Biobank-scale data analysis Multidisciplinary approaches Translational research applications

Mike Trottمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Mental Health
• Physical Activity Epidemiology
• Systematic Review & Meta-analysis
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr Mike Trott is a Research Fellow at the PAH-Southside Clinical Unit, The University of Queensland , and is embedded within the Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research (QCMHR) at the Park Centre for Mental Health, Wacol, Queensland. He works across the Physical and Mental Health Research Stream, producing high-impact systematic reviews, meta-analyses and trial protocols that bridge psychiatry, public health and implementation science. Education & Academic Formation While the provided text does not enumerate his prior degrees, his appointment as “Dr” and his prolific outputs in systematic-review methodology imply doctoral-level training in epidemiology or public health. Research Interests His work revolves around the bidirectional relationships between physical activity, lifestyle behaviours and mental illness . Key thematic pillars include: Metabolic consequences of severe mental disorders (schizophrenia, clozapine-related weight gain, metabolic syndrome). Exercise addiction and disordered eating across cultures and age groups. Child maltreatment as a life-course determinant of adult mental and physical morbidity. Implementation science for digital and lifestyle interventions in psychiatry. Urban environment and cognitive ageing. Publication Landscape (2024-2025) Across the 15 most recent outputs, a clear methodological emphasis on systematic reviews and meta-analyses is evident, covering interventions (semaglutide, CBT-T, lisdexamfetamine), risk factors (child maltreatment, unclean cooking fuel, urban exposures) and comorbidity patterns (metabolic syndrome, suicide methods, sensory impairment). The work spans psychiatry, addiction medicine, environmental health and urology, reflecting a broad public-health lens. Scientific Awards & Recognition No specific prizes or fellowships are mentioned in the supplied text. Advising & Grant Activity While no named students or grant numbers are provided, his authorship of trial protocols (STEPS, COaST, Cancloz, CBT-T) indicates active involvement in multi-centre grant consortia and supervision of early-career researchers. Laboratory & Team Affiliations He is affiliated with the Physical and Mental Health Research Stream at QCMHR, co-located within the Park Centre for Mental Health, a specialised treatment, research and education facility. This environment provides access to clinical cohorts, accelerometry/GPS/GIS laboratories and collaborative networks across UQ’s medical, public health and implementation-science institutes.

• global surgery
• international health
• pediatric surgery
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Lauren M. Baumann is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Utah School of Medicine and a pediatric surgeon at Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, UT. She also practices at St. Vincent Healthcare SCL Health Medical Group in Billings, MT. BA, Johns Hopkins University MHS, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health MD, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine Her research focuses on global surgery and international health, with fieldwork in Peru and Mexico. She leads health services and outcomes research, contributes to global surgical systems strengthening through the G4 Alliance, and develops simulation-based surgical education programs. Dr. Baumann is fluent in Spanish and works to improve pediatric surgical care in Latin America. Her clinical expertise includes chest wall deformities, minimally invasive surgery, neonatal procedures, and treatment of appendicitis, hernias, gallbladder disease, and congenital anomalies. She has authored studies on surgical complications, recovery metrics, and global health interventions.

Sofi Sonessonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Physiotherapy
• Sports Medicine
• Injury Prevention
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Sofi Sonesson is an Assistant Professor at Linköping University , serving as Head of the Department of Physiotherapy and Head of the Department of Health, Medicine and Care (HMV). Her research spans physiotherapy , sports medicine , and generative AI in education , with a focus on injury prevention, rehabilitation after knee injuries, and AI integration in healthcare training. Assistant Professor in Physiotherapy (2022–present) Docent in Physiotherapy (2021–present) Head of Department of Physiotherapy and Department of Prevention, Rehabilitation and Close Care (PRNV) Her research emphasizes injury prevention in community and elite sports, including projects like SWIPE (Sports Injury Prevention) and NACOX (ACL Injury Recovery). She also leads initiatives to strengthen generative AI literacy among physiotherapy students and educators. Current PhD Students: Timmy Gustafsson (Main Supervisor), Kalle Torvaldsson (Assistant) Completed PhD Students: Hanna Tigerstrand Grevnerts (2019), Ida Åkerlund (2024) Her recent work includes 15+ publications on topics like injury epidemiology, ACL recovery, and AI-driven pedagogical tools. Notable projects examine knee stability after surgery, long-term physical activity post-injury, and AI’s role in medical education .

Hugo Westerlundمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Epidemiology
• Occupational Health
• Stress Research
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Hugo Westerlund is Professor of Epidemiology at the Stress Research Institute, Department of Psychology, Stockholm University. He serves as project leader of the SLOSH (Swedish Longitudinal Occupational Survey of Health) cohort and director of the national REWHARD infrastructure consortium. His research focuses on how social and psychological exposures in and outside of working life affect health, mortality and quality of life over the life course, with particular emphasis on aging workers, retirement, and extended working life. Westerlund's research interests center on occupational health epidemiology, stress-related illnesses, and the impact of working conditions on long-term health outcomes. His work integrates large-scale longitudinal cohort studies from multiple countries, including the French GAZEL, British Whitehall II, and Swedish SLOSH studies. He has pioneered research on post-retirement work patterns, workplace stress and cognitive dysfunction, and the mental health impacts of pandemic-related work changes. His recent work has expanded to include younger populations through the Y-SLOSH study, examining mental health trajectories from adolescence into adulthood. Analysis of Westerlund's recent publications reveals consistent themes in occupational health epidemiology, with particular focus on the relationship between work conditions and health outcomes across the lifespan. His research employs sophisticated longitudinal methodologies to examine retirement transitions, working life expectancy, and the impact of psychosocial workplace factors on physical and mental health. The studies frequently employ multi-cohort designs and advanced statistical techniques to establish causal pathways between workplace exposures and health outcomes. Westerlund leads significant research infrastructure through the SLOSH study and REWHARD consortium, which provide critical data resources for occupational health research. His work has practical implications for workplace policy, retirement planning, and mental health interventions in working populations. The international scope of his collaborations enhances the generalizability of findings across different welfare state contexts.

Jaana Halonenمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Epidemiology
• Environmental Health
• Occupational Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jaana Halonen is a Researcher at the Department of Psychology , Stockholm University , with a PhD in epidemiology. She previously held postdoctoral positions at Harvard School of Public Health and London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, and now serves as RDI programme director at the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), focusing on climate change and health under the Planetary health framework. Current Affiliation: Stockholm University (Department of Psychology) Previous Institutions: Harvard School of Public Health, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, Stress Research Institute (Stockholm University) Her research examines how environmental and social factors —including workplace stress, commuting patterns, and neighborhood socioeconomic status—affect health behaviors and outcomes. Key projects include geospatial analyses of disability pensions in Sweden and studies on climate change's impact on mental health. Recent publications explore associations between commuting distance/time and physical inactivity, obesity, and sleep disturbances, alongside workplace neighborhood socioeconomic status effects on alcohol consumption and obesity. Her work leverages longitudinal data from cohorts like the Swedish Longitudinal Occupational Survey of Health (SLOSH) and Finnish Public Sector study. Halonen advocates for sustainable practices across industries, healthcare, and urban planning to improve human and ecological health. She has no listed scientific awards in the provided texts.

Jessica Pepperمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neuromodulation
• Hearing Healthcare
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jessica Pepper is a Research Fellow at Lancaster University's Department of Psychology, funded by the Dunhill Medical Trust under Principal Investigator Dr. Helen Nuttall. Her work focuses on the application of neuromodulation in hearing healthcare, building on her expertise in cognitive neuroscience and multisensory integration during ageing. Education PhD in Psychology, Lancaster University MSc in Psychological Research Methods (Distinction), Lancaster University BSc (Hons) in Psychology (First Class), Lancaster University Her research employs advanced methodologies like electroencephalography (EEG), transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), accelerometry, and psychophysical tasks to explore age-related changes in audiovisual processing and their implications for speech perception and fall risk. Current work extends into neuromodulation techniques for hearing healthcare. Scientific Awards Ed Chronicle Memorial Prize Commendation - MSc Psychological Research Methods Dean's Award for Excellence in Doctoral Research Best Conference Presentation Colin Cherry Award 2025 She actively participates in academic conferences and workshops, including the International Symposium on Cognitive Hearing Science and the Experimental Psychology Society meetings, while contributing to public science communication through lectures and exhibitions.