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Shahab Mehraeenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Power Systems Stability
• Renewable Energies
• Smart Grid
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Shahab Mehraeen is a Professor and holder of the Newton B Thomas Professorship in the Division of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Louisiana State University's College of Engineering. He directs the Renewable Energy and Smart Grid Laboratory, focusing on power systems stability, renewable energies integration, smart grid technologies, energy conversion, and nonlinear/adaptive/decentralized control systems. His research explores innovative solutions for modern power grids, including hybrid AC-DC systems, microgrid stability, and advanced protection mechanisms. He has developed experimental testbeds like the IEEE 14-bus power system and DC microgrid setups for validating control algorithms. Dr. Mehraeen's publications demonstrate consistent focus on renewable integration, grid protection, and smart grid innovations with recent emphasis on DC circuit breakers and co-simulation techniques. His work integrates theoretical development with practical implementation. Research Areas Power systems stability and control Renewable energy grid integration Smart grid technologies Microgrid design and optimization Advanced circuit protection systems Awards and Recognition National Science Foundation CAREER Award recipient Holder of a US patent for infrastructure inspection and rehabilitation Research Team Leads a team of 11 graduate students working on projects related to power systems, renewable energy integration, and smart grid technologies.

Tatjana Schnellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Existential Psychology
• Meaning in Life
• Existential Health
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Tatjana Schnell is a Professor of Existential Psychology at MF Norwegian School of Theology, Religion and Society, where she has worked since October 2020. She also holds a fellowship at the Humanistic University Berlin (since 2024). Her professional journey includes academic training in psychology, theology, religious studies, and philosophy across Germany, the UK, and Austria, with a doctorate from the University of Trier (Germany) and habilitation from the University of Innsbruck (Austria), where she founded the Existential Psychology Lab. Education : Psychology, Theology, Religious Studies, and Philosophy from the University of Göttingen, University of London, University of Heidelberg, and University of Cambridge Degree : Doctorate in Psychology (University of Trier, Germany) Habilitation : Psychology (University of Innsbruck, Austria) Tatjana Schnell's research focuses on existential themes including meaning in life, existential health, death attitudes, alienation, and religious/spiritual/secular worldviews. Her work bridges individual psychology with societal and environmental implications, with extensive international collaborations and publications. She has authored key works like "The Psychology of Meaning in Life" (2nd ed., 2025) and "Sinn finden" (2024). Her recent publications examine pandemic psychology, existential resources in gifted adults, workplace spirituality, and meaning-based interventions for chronic pain and cancer rehabilitation. Her research projects include "Making Sense of Volunteering," "Sinnmacher - The Meaning App," and studies on existential resources in palliative care. The Tatjana Schnell website provides further details about her work. Fellow : Humanistic University Berlin (2024) Tatjana Schnell has developed innovative tools like the Sources of Meaning Card Method (SoMeCaM) and Meaning in Work Inventory (ME-Work), with validated versions across multiple cultures. Her work emphasizes the practical application of existential psychology in mental health, organizational behavior, and ecological engagement. She founded the Existential Psychology Lab at the University of Innsbruck and continues to lead impactful research at MF Norwegian School of Theology, Religion and Society.

• Climate change adaptation
• Climate change mitigation
• Nature-based Solutions
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Prabhasri Herath is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Australian National University (ANU) and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), affiliated with the Institute for Climate, Energy, and Disaster Solutions (ICEDS). Her research focuses on Nature-based Solutions (NbS), urban heat mitigation, and flood resilience, with expertise in green infrastructure and sustainable city planning. She holds a PhD from the Fenner School of Environment and Society (ANU) and a B.Sc. (Hons) in Green Technology. Her work bridges climate adaptation, urban ecology, and disaster resilience, contributing to global projects on NbS for flood mitigation in large Australian catchments. Education: PhD in Interdisciplinary Environmental Sciences, Fenner School of Environment and Society, ANU B.Sc. (Hons) in Green Technology Research Interests: Climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies Urban heat islands and extreme heatwave mitigation Nature-based flood mitigation in catchments Green infrastructure design for sustainable cities Her recent publications emphasize the role of urban green spaces in mitigating extreme heat and the feasibility of NbS for flood management. She collaborates with experts like Associate Professor Roslyn Prinsley and Dr. Jai Vaze on ANU-CSIRO projects. While no formal awards are listed, her work has been widely cited in environmental science and urban planning domains. Collaborations: Visiting Scientist at CSIRO since July 2023 Partnerships with ANU’s Fenner School and ICEDS Her research lab is embedded within ICEDS, focusing on interdisciplinary climate solutions.

Gunnar Blohmمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Sensorimotor Neuroscience
• Clinical Medicine
• Neurology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gunnar Blohm is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences at Queen's University, affiliated with the School of Medicine and Faculty of Health Sciences. His research focuses on sensorimotor neuroscience, particularly 3D sensorimotor control, eye-hand coordination, and computational modeling of neural processes. He holds a Ph.D. from Université Catholique de Louvain and has held postdoctoral positions at York University and his alma mater. Cross-appointed to the School of Computing, Department of Psychology, and Department of Mathematics and Statistics, he is also Vice-Director of the Connected Minds initiative. His research integrates behavioral experiments, brain imaging (MEG/EEG), and patient studies to understand how sensory information is transformed into goal-directed actions. Key areas include visuomotor transformations, multisensory integration, and Bayesian processes in neural computations. Blohm leads the Computational Sensorimotor Neuroscience Lab, emphasizing collaborative projects like Neuromatch Academy and contributions to open science initiatives. Affiliated with Queen's Centre for Neuroscience Studies and Ingenuity Labs, his work bridges computational approaches with clinical applications, aiming to develop frameworks for understanding brain dysfunction and clinical tools. His recent articles explore topics like saccade dynamics, pupil responses, and generative adversarial collaborations in scientific discourse.

• Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs)
• Multi-Agent Systems
• Robotics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Özer Özkahraman is a postdoctoral researcher at the Division of Robotics, Perception and Learning (RPL) at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. He works under Ivan Stenius and John Folkesson, focusing on underwater mission planning, simulation, and integration of autonomous systems. His email is ozero@kth.se . He completed his PhD at KTH under Petter Ögren, researching large-scale multi-agent coverage planning for autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). Current projects include the SMaRCSim multi-domain simulation platform and development of underwater vehicles like LoLo, SAM, and Evolo. Research interests span autonomous underwater systems, multi-agent coordination, control systems, and simulation infrastructure. He emphasizes modular, accessible frameworks for vehicle testing and real-world deployment. His work bridges theoretical methods (e.g., control barrier functions) with practical applications in marine robotics. Publications focus on AUV navigation, environmental sensing, and adaptive control. Projects like Real2Sim aim to align simulation with real-world vehicle dynamics using motion capture data. He collaborates internationally on topics like data-driven damage detection and model compression for resource-constrained robots. No academic awards are explicitly mentioned. He actively seeks collaborators for projects in sonar simulation, flow field modeling, and cyber-physical system integration.

Matthew W. Buczynskiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neuroscience
• Drug Addiction
• Pharmacology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Matthew W. Buczynski is an Assistant Professor at the School of Neuroscience , part of the College of Science at Virginia Tech . Holding a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the University of California San Diego (2008) and postdoctoral training at The Scripps Research Institute (2009-2016), he joined Virginia Tech in August 2016 after completing his postdoctoral fellowship. Education: B.S. in Chemistry, University of Michigan , 2001 Ph.D. in Biochemistry, University of California San Diego , 2008 Postdoctoral Training, The Scripps Research Institute , 2009-2016 Dr. Buczynski’s research program focuses on identifying novel druggable targets for addiction and neurological disorders through mass spectrometry and behavioral pharmacology . His work integrates chemical biology , molecular pharmacology , and in vivo microdialysis to study molecular changes in the brain during chronic drug exposure. Key areas include nicotine dependence , ethanol withdrawal , and cross-talk between pain and addiction mechanisms. His recent publications highlight endocannabinoid system modulation , TRPV1/TRPA1 receptor activation in pain, and diacylglycerol lipase (DAGL) mechanisms in nicotine withdrawal. He employs both self-administration and forced exposure models to validate therapeutic targets. Prospective students can contact him directly through his lab’s website .

• Developmental Psychology
• Personality Psychology
• Procrastination Behaviors
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Monika Dacka is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Developmental Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. Her research focuses on personality development, procrastination behaviors, moral intelligence, and psychosocial challenges across life stages. Academic Rank: Assistant Professor Institution: John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin Key Research Areas: Developmental Psychology, Personality Psychology, Adolescent Risk Behaviors Her recent work examines time perception in digital contexts, the quarter-life crisis, and moral development in young adults. She actively reviews for journals like Annales Universitatis Mariae Curie-Skłodowska and Seminare. Poszukiwania naukowe . Dr. Dacka supervises master's theses on topics spanning adolescent procrastination, helicopter parenting, and social media challenges. She contributes to educational workshops on judicial mediation, forensic psychology, and pandemic-era coping strategies. Notable projects include the adaptation of the Developmental Crisis Questionnaire (DCQ-12) and participation in international conferences on Kazimierz Dąbrowski's psychological theories. Her publications address chronic fatigue in adolescents, sexual abuse prevention, and health behavior transformations.

• Igneous Petrology
• Geochemistry
• Geochronology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

James Scoates is a Professor in the Department of Earth, Ocean & Atmospheric Sciences at the University of British Columbia (UBC), affiliated with the Faculty of Science. His research focuses on magmatic processes, including the origin and evolution of silicate magmas, geochemical and isotopic studies of layered intrusions and anorthosite suites, and the formation of magmatic ore deposits. He has held positions at UBC since 2002, following roles at Université Libre de Bruxelles (1995-2001). Education: B.Sc. (Honours), 1987, Queen's University at Kingston, Canada Ph.D., 1994, University of Wyoming, USA Research Interests: His work spans igneous petrology, geochronology, and mineral deposit geology. Key areas include physical volcanology of Large Igneous Provinces (LIPs), the geochemical evolution of magma plumbing systems in layered intrusions like the Skaergaard and Bushveld Complexes, and the application of isotopic techniques to trace mantle sources. He also investigates convergent margin Ni-Cu-PGE deposits and their tectonic contexts. Awards: Faculty Teaching Award, 2021 (EOAS-UBC) Killam Teaching Award, 2018 (UBC) Young Scientist Award, 2001 (Mineralogical Association of Canada) Teaching & Leadership: Dr. Scoates teaches courses in mineralogy, geochemistry, mineral deposits, and field geology. He has led initiatives to innovate geoscience education through virtual field experiences and peer-learning strategies. He chairs the MAGNET NSERC CREATE program and serves on the Pacific Centre for Isotopic and Geochemical Research (PCIGR) steering committee. Key Projects: Investigating the geochemical evolution of Hawaiian plumes and mantle heterogeneity. Studying magma storage and differentiation in the Muskox intrusion (Mackenzie LIP). Developing geochronological frameworks for layered intrusions like the Stillwater Complex.

Thanh Nho Doمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Biomedical Engineering
• Surgical Robotics
• Soft Robotics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Thanh Nho Do is a Scientia Senior Lecturer at the Graduate School of Biomedical Engineering (GSBmE), UNSW Sydney, and Director of the UNSW Medical Robotics Lab. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Surgical Robotics) from Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, and a B.Eng. in Manufacturing Engineering from Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, Vietnam. His research focuses on soft robotics, wearable technologies, and biomedical devices, including flexible surgical systems, soft actuators, and haptic interfaces. Education PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Surgical Robotics), NTU Singapore, 2015 B.Eng. in Manufacturing Engineering, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, Vietnam Research Interests Soft robotics for medical applications (e.g., NOTES systems, wearable haptics) Functional materials for biomedical devices Cardiovascular engineering and assistive devices Advanced control algorithms for medical robotics Key Contributions His work spans bioprinting, motor-free robotic systems, and soft wearable technologies. Recent studies include self-deploying cardiac compression devices and bioinspired artificial muscles. Awards 2025: CINSW Career Development Fellow 2024: NSW Young Tall Poppy Science Award 2023: Best Poster Awards at EMBC and ICRA Grants & Funding Includes NHMRC Ideas Grant (Lead CI), Cancer Institute NSW Fellowship, and UNSW Scientia Grant. Active projects address cardiovascular interventions and wearable robotics. Labs & Teams Leads the UNSW Medical Robotics Lab, collaborating on devices like soft robotic catheters and textile-driven exosuits.

• Distributed Systems
• Database Management Systems
• Operating Systems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Natacha Crooks Dr. Natacha Crooks is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) at UC Berkeley. Her research focuses on distributed systems, databases, and security, with a particular emphasis on consistency models, BFT protocols, and cloud computing. She is a founding member of the SkyLab and a core contributor to the Data Systems and Foundations Group at Berkeley. She holds a Ph.D. in Distributed Systems from the University of Texas at Austin (2019) and a BA in Computer Science and Law from the University of Cambridge (2012). Affiliations & Roles: Assistant Professor, UC Berkeley EECS Visiting Researcher at Azure Research, Security & Privacy Founding Member of SkyLab Member of Berkeley Center for Decentralized Intelligence Former Scientific Advisor at Improbable and Astronomer Research Interests: Her work bridges distributed systems and database research, addressing challenges in transactional consistency, fault-tolerant protocols, and cloud resource optimization. Key themes include: Designing scalable BFT consensus algorithms Secure multi-cloud storage solutions Optimizing distributed transaction processing Privacy-preserving distributed systems Awards & Recognition: Sloan Research Fellow (2025) NSF CAREER Award ACM SIGOPS Dennis M. Ritchie Doctoral Dissertation Award (2020) IEEE CS TCDE Early Career Award (2024) Teaching: Fall 2025: CS 294-282 (Research Culture and Community Norms), Wheeler 130. Industrial Collaboration: Prior roles include visiting researcher at Cornell University, Microsoft Research (DMX group), and Imperial College London. Industrial partnerships include work with Materialize, Astronomer, and Improbable.

Anant Sahaiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Machine Learning
• Wireless Communication
• Information Theory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Anant Sahai is the Qualcomm Chair Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS) at the University of California, Berkeley. He holds affiliations with the Berkeley Artificial Intelligence Research Lab (BAIR), Berkeley Laboratory for Information and System Sciences (BLISS), and the Berkeley Wireless Research Center (BWRC). His academic journey includes a BS from UC Berkeley (1994), and MS (1996) and PhD (2001) degrees from MIT. He previously worked at Enuvis, Inc., focusing on adaptive software radio techniques for low-SNR GPS environments. Research interests span machine learning, wireless communication, information theory, signal processing, and decentralized control, with a focus on intersections between these fields. Key areas include spectrum sharing, ultra-reliable low-latency wireless protocols, and the foundations of overparameterized machine learning. Recent work explores in-context learning in modern AI models. He has received awards such as the IEEE ComSoc Leonard G. Abraham Prize (2012) and teaching/mentorship accolades at Berkeley. He advises UC Berkeley’s Eta Kappa Nu chapter and coordinates machine learning efforts for NSF’s SpectrumX. Current teaching includes CS 182/282A on deep neural networks. His lab focuses on theoretical and applied challenges in communication systems, AI, and control theory. Awards: IEEE ComSoc Leonard G. Abraham Prize (2012), Teaching Excellence Awards (2015–2017) Grants: NSF Center for Spectrum Innovation (SpectrumX), multiple collaborative projects in wireless and AI Labs/Teams: BLISS, BAIR, BWRC

Meredith Fowlieمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Environmental Economics
• Energy Economics
• Industrial Organization
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Meredith Fowlie is a Research Fellow at the University of California, Berkeley, affiliated with the Department of Agricultural & Resource Economics and the Environment and Energy Economics Program. Her work focuses on environmental economics, energy policy, and industrial regulation, with particular expertise in climate policy, emissions trading, and market-based solutions. University : University of California, Berkeley School : College of Natural Resources Department : Department of Agricultural & Resource Economics Role : Co-Director of the Environment and Energy Economics Program, Research Fellow Over the past two decades, Fowlie has led influential research on carbon pricing, insurance market adaptations to climate change, energy efficiency programs, and regulatory design. Her publications span topics like NOx trading programs , satellite-based air quality analysis , and default effects in electricity pricing . She has collaborated extensively with scholars such as Catherine Wolfram, Christopher R. Knittel, and Nicholas Muller. Her recent work (2025-2022) emphasizes catastrophe insurance equity , climate risk classification , and carbon pricing mechanisms . Earlier studies (2020-2008) addressed co-benefits in regulatory analysis, emissions leakage in incomplete markets, and optimal pollution regulation across stationary/non-stationary sources.

Ruben Portuguesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Systems Neuroscience
• Behavioral Neuroscience
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ruben Portugues is a Professor of Brain Circuit Function and Dysfunction at the Institute of Neuroscience, Technical University of Munich (TUM). He is a full member of the Graduate School of Systemic Neurosciences (GSN), an associate and advisory board member of the Munich Center for Neurosciences (MCN), and leads a research group focused on understanding the neural basis of behavior. His lab uses larval zebrafish as a model organism to investigate sensorimotor control, decision-making, and motor learning through whole-brain imaging and circuit analysis. His research interests lie at the intersection of systems neuroscience and behavior. He investigates how brain circuits process sensory information, integrate it with motor output, and enable adaptive and flexible behavior. Key areas include the function of the cerebellum, heading direction networks, sensorimotor transformations, and the neural mechanisms of decision-making. His lab employs cutting-edge techniques including custom-built microscopes, behavioral assays, and computational analysis. The recent publications and preprints from his lab demonstrate a strong trend in decoding distributed neural circuits underlying navigation and decision-making in zebrafish. There is a clear focus on identifying specific brain regions (e.g., interpeduncular nucleus, cerebellum) and cell types involved in processing visual, motor, and spatial information. The work increasingly emphasizes whole-brain functional imaging and the emergence of cognitive-like representations such as allocentric heading direction. FENS-Kavli Network of Excellence (FKNE) PhD Thesis Prize (awarded to student Luigi Petrucco) Ruben Portugues actively mentors PhD students, including current advisees Luigi Petrucco, Ot Prat, and Shuhong Huang, and has successfully graduated Dr. Elena Dragomir and Dr. Vilim Štih. His lab engages in extensive collaborations, hosts visiting researchers, participates in teaching (e.g., CSHL Imaging Course, Cajal Course), and secures resources for advanced research. The lab is known for building its own microscopes and software, fostering technical innovation. The Portugues Lab operates as a dynamic, interdisciplinary team that combines experimental neuroscience with computational and engineering approaches. They regularly hold retreats, participate in scientific events, and contribute to community initiatives like the Munich Brain Day. The lab is preparing to relocate to the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior at Cornell University, marking a new phase in its research trajectory.

Akshaya Jhaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Energy Economics
• Environmental Economics
• Industrial Organization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Akshaya Jha is an Associate Professor of Economics and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy , as well as a Faculty Research Fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) . His work combines economic modeling with causal inference to analyze energy and environmental policy impacts on electricity markets. Education: Ph.D. in Economics, Stanford University B.S. in Economics and Statistics, Carnegie Mellon University Research Interests span energy economics , environmental economics , industrial organization , and public policy , focusing on quantifying economic and environmental trade-offs in electricity supply policies. Recent work includes financial trading in California’s electricity market, Germany’s nuclear phase-out, rooftop solar growth in Western Australia, and electricity blackout determinants in India. Scientific Contributions appear in American Economic Review , Management Science , and PNAS . Article trends reveal expertise in regulatory distortions , market design , environmental externalities , and policy communication . Scientific Awards: Hicks-Tinbergen Award (best paper in Journal of the European Economic Association ) Heinz College Martcia Wade Teaching Award (2023) USAEE Young Professional Research Award (2021)

Jordi Perello Muntanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Telecommunications Networks
• Optical Fiber Networks
• Optical Networks
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Jordi Perelló Muntan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Architecture at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), Barcelona, Spain, where he is also affiliated with the Escola Tècnica Superior d'Enginyeria de Telecomunicació de Barcelona (ETSETB). He is a member of the Broadband Communications Systems and Architectures (CBA) and IDEAI-UPC research groups, focusing on advanced optical and future internet networking technologies. Research Interests: His research spans telecommunications networks, optical fiber and optical networking, resource optimization, network architectures, and the Future Internet. He investigates performance optimization in 5G transport networks, Spatial Division Multiplexing (SDM), Recursive Inter-Network Architecture (RINA), elastic optical networks, and cognitive networking. His work integrates SDN, network virtualization, and green networking principles for scalable and efficient infrastructures. Publication Trends: His recent publications focus on probabilistic constellation shaping in multicore fiber networks, cognitive strategies for optical margin reduction, RINA-based QoS assurance, and migration planning toward spectrally-spatially flexible optical networks. These reflect a strong trend toward intelligent, adaptive, and energy-efficient network design for future communication systems. Scientific Awards: Co-recipient of the 2020 Fabio Neri Best Paper Award Runner-up (Elsevier Journal of Optical Switching and Networking) Co-recipient of the ONDM 2021 Best Paper Award Co-recipient of the 2019 IEEE Communications Society Charles Kao Award Co-recipient of the ONDM 2012 Best Student Paper Award Advising and Grants: He has advised multiple PhD students on topics including RINA, optical network planning, and virtual provisioning. He has led or participated in major European (H2020, FP7) and national (PID, TEC) research projects such as SLICENET, PRISTINE, TRAINER, and ALLIANCE, focusing on 5G, RINA, and sustainable network infrastructures. Labs and Teams: He is an active member of the CBA research group at UPC, contributing to experimental and theoretical advancements in optical and programmable networks. His team collaborates internationally on testbed development and standardization efforts in next-generation networking.