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Nicholas Evansمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Linguistic Typology
• Historical Linguistics
• Contact Linguistics
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Nicholas Evans is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Linguistics at the School of Culture, History & Language, Australian National University. He is an ARC Laureate Fellow and serves as Director of the ARC Centre of Excellence for the Dynamics of Language (CoEDL), reflecting his leadership in integrating typology, descriptive linguistics, and cognitive science. His work spans linguistic diversity, endangered languages, and the interplay between language and culture. His research focuses on Australian and Papuan languages, with extensive fieldwork in remote communities. Key interests include linguistic typology, historical and contact linguistics, semantics, and the cognitive underpinnings of grammar. He has published foundational grammars and dictionaries of Kayardild, Bininj Gun-wok, and Dalabon, contributing significantly to the documentation of endangered languages. His recent publications reveal a strong trend in cross-linguistic studies of social cognition (SCOPIC), syntactic typology, and phylogenetic modeling of the Yam languages. These works integrate linguistic, cognitive, and genetic data, highlighting interdisciplinary approaches to understanding language evolution and human diversity. ARC Laureate Fellow Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities (FAHA) Fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia (FASSA) Fellow of the British Academy (FBA) Evans supervises research students and leads major projects such as 'The Wellsprings of Linguistic Diversity' and CoEDL, which involve extensive collaboration across institutions and disciplines. His grants include modeling Pacific creoles and phonemic analysis of Tok Pisin. He is also involved in digital archiving initiatives like PARADISEC and the Language Data Commons of Australia, ensuring long-term preservation of linguistic data. He leads and contributes to research teams focused on Southern New Guinea languages, paradigm syncretisms (PARABANK), and cultural heritage preservation. His work emphasizes reciprocal engagement with speech communities and training the next generation of language documenters.

Kevin Kochersbergerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Dynamics and control
• Autonomous aerial systems
• Applied aerodynamics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kevin Kochersberger is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech , with a career spanning academic research, technical innovation, and educational leadership. His work focuses on autonomous aerial systems , robotic control , and applied aerodynamics , particularly through the Uncrewed Systems Laboratory . Kochersberger's research has pioneered UAV-based radiation detection , 3D terrain mapping , and low-resource drone applications , including establishing the African Drone and Data Academy in Malawi . Education: Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech (1994) M.S., Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech (1984) B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech (1983) A.S., Engineering Science, Jamestown Community College (1981) Kochersberger's publications demonstrate expertise in UAV path planning , smart material actuation , and radiation source localization , with over $9M in research funding. His scientific awards include AIAA Associate Fellow (2009) and Aviation Week Aerospace Laureate (2003). Notable projects involve helicopter-deployable robotic systems and urban canyon navigation without GPS. Recent articles highlight BVLOS drone simulators , 2.5D terrain mapping , and autonomous negative obstacle traversal , reflecting his focus on real-time adaptive control and heterogeneous robotic systems . He teaches Drone Technology and Flight Operations and Advanced Design Projects , emphasizing student-driven innovation and industry collaboration .

Bill Sheelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Exercise Physiology
• Respiratory Physiology
• Neuromechanics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Bill Sheel is a Professor and Distinguished University Scholar at the School of Kinesiology, University of British Columbia. His research focuses on the integrative physiology of exercise, particularly respiratory and cardiovascular interactions. Email: bill.sheel@ubc.ca Office: Chan Gunn Pavilion, Room 221B, Vancouver, BC Lab: Health and Integrative Physiology Laboratory Research Interests: Dr. Sheel investigates respiratory physiology during exercise, cardiovascular modulation by breathing patterns, and human performance optimization. His work spans elite athletes, aging populations, and clinical applications. Publication Trends: Recent studies include pulmonary mechanics in exercise physiology, respiratory muscle training applications, and socio-cultural factors in sports science. Collaborative works address aging interventions and environmental influences on athletic performance. Scientific Recognition: Distinguished University Scholar, UBC Laboratory & Collaborations: Leads the Health and Integrative Physiology Laboratory at UBC, focusing on respiratory-cardiovascular integration and exercise tolerance mechanisms.

Kaighin McCollمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Terrestrial Water Cycle
• Climate Science
• Hydrology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kaighin McColl is an Associate Professor at Harvard University with joint appointments in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences and the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. His research focuses on the terrestrial water cycle and its interactions with weather and climate over land. PhD from MIT (2017) with NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Bachelor's degrees in environmental engineering and applied mathematics from University of Melbourne (2009) Research interests include: Water limitation effects on evapotranspiration Surface energy balance dynamics Atmospheric boundary layer behavior Convective precipitation mechanisms Applications to storm, drought, and heatwave forecasting Scientific contributions span 15 recent articles analyzing soil moisture dynamics, climate engineering impacts, and land-atmosphere interactions. His work has practical implications for wildfire prediction and climate adaptation strategies. Scientific Awards: Sloan Research Fellowship in Earth System Science NSF CAREER award Kavli Fellow by the National Academy of Sciences McColl advises graduate students including Tara Gallagher, Aidan Matthews, and Mariya Pershyna. His lab emphasizes international collaboration and interdisciplinary research requiring physics, mathematics, and climate science expertise. Teaching responsibilities include two different undergraduate course teaching fellowships during PhD training.

Andrew Bestمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Biological Anthropology
• Human Evolution
• Human Physiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Andrew Best is an Assistant Professor of Biology at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA), specializing in biological anthropology with a focus on human physiological evolution. His primary research examines the role of sweating in human evolution, contemporary human sweat characteristics, and the metabolic limits of endurance performance. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts (2021), an M.A. from the University of Massachusetts (2016), an M.A. from Quinnipiac University (2006), and a B.A. from Saint Michael’s College (2004). Dr. Best teaches courses including BIOL 101: Biology Seminar for Majors , BIOL 342/343: Anatomy and Physiology , BIOL 440: Exercise Physiology , and BIOL 484: Biomechanics . His research integrates evolutionary biology, thermal physiology, and exercise science to explore how human metabolic and thermoregulatory systems have evolved to support extreme endurance activities. Key projects include studying sweat gland density variation across populations and the physiological constraints of ultra-endurance events. His publications span topics such as ultramarathon energy expenditure, strength training’s impact on endurance, and primate sweat gland evolution. He actively participates in academic conferences and collaborates with researchers globally. No scientific awards are explicitly noted in the provided materials. Dr. Best’s work reflects interdisciplinary approaches to understanding human biological adaptation, with ongoing projects likely extending into nutritional strategies for endurance athletes and comparative analyses of primate thermoregulation systems.

• Positioning and Navigation Systems
• Transportation Engineering
• Intelligent Transport Systems
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Washington Yotto Ochieng serves as Head of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Chair Professor in Positioning and Navigation Systems at Imperial College London. He directs the Centre for Active Resilience and Security (CARS) and maintains key affiliations with the Centre for Systems Engineering and Innovation, Centre for Transport Engineering and Modelling, Institute for Molecular Science and Engineering, and Space Lab. His extensive advisory roles include the Science Museum Group Board of Trustees, Royal Institute of Navigation Presidency, and Royal Academy of Engineering Africa Steering Committee. His educational background includes a BSc (First Class) in Engineering from the University of Nairobi and MSc (Distinction) and PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Nottingham. He received an honorary DSc from Technical University of Kenya in 2023. Ochieng's research pioneers critical infrastructure resilience, user-centric mobility, and positioning/navigation/timing (PNT) systems. He has designed satellite navigation systems (including Europe's EGNOS and GALILEO) for multi-domain applications and advanced Air Traffic Management and Intelligent Transport Systems. His work integrates geomatics, transportation engineering, and sustainable mobility to solve global urban infrastructure challenges, with recent emphasis on decarbonization and AI-driven solutions. His 2024-2025 publications reveal strong trends in sustainable transportation decarbonization, AI-optimized traffic management, and resilient urban positioning systems. Research focuses on hydrogen fuel cell trains, carbon-efficient aviation, and deep reinforcement learning applications for emission reduction, demonstrating interdisciplinary integration of engineering, environmental science, and artificial intelligence to address climate challenges. Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (2013) Harold Spencer-Jones Gold Medal from Royal Institute of Navigation (2019) Doctor of Science (honoris causa) from Technical University of Kenya (2023) Elder of the Order of the Burning Spear (EBS) from Kenya (2023) Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) (2024) Ochieng provides strategic guidance to UK Government bodies (Government Office for Science, Department for Transport, FCDO), European Parliament, and European Court of Auditors. His advisory work shaped the Blackett Review on Satellite-derived Time/Position, UK Space Strategy, and Future of Mobility report. He chairs the Science Museum London Advisory Board and leads FCDO's Sustainable Urban Economic Development program in Africa, with significant grant influence through UK National Physical Laboratory and Department for International Development. He directs the Centre for Active Resilience and Security (CARS) and leads Space Lab initiatives, focusing on mission-critical PNT systems and infrastructure resilience. His teams collaborate with international consortia including RTCM Special Committee 134 and US Institute of Navigation, developing next-generation navigation solutions for safety-critical applications across transport, aviation, and urban environments.

• Remote Sensing
• Bidirectional Reflectance
• Image Processing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Craig Coburn is a Full Professor in the Department of Geography and Environment at the University of Lethbridge, where he has served since 2002 with promotions to Associate Professor in 2009 and Full Professor in 2019. His research centers on remote sensing physics, specializing in bidirectional reflectance properties and the development of low-cost remote sensing instrumentation for environmental monitoring and satellite calibration. Dr. Coburn's academic foundation includes: B.Sc. (Honours) in Geography from the University of Saskatchewan (1994) M.Sc. in Geography from the University of Alberta (1996) Ph.D. in Geography/Remote Sensing from Simon Fraser University (2002) His work spans instrument design to data processing algorithms, with emphasis on surface bidirectional reflectance. He pioneered world-leading goniometers and low-cost camera systems deployed via aircraft, UAVs, and high-altitude balloons for agricultural monitoring, biological system analysis, and global satellite validation. His research bridges theoretical physics with practical environmental applications. Analysis of his 2017-2021 publications reveals sustained focus on radiometric calibration, BRDF characterization, and sensor development. Key trends include interdisciplinary collaborations in atmospheric science (airborne metals), ecology (riparian systems), and soil science (erosion detection), alongside growing emphasis on UAV platforms and low-cost sensor validation for democratizing remote sensing. No scientific awards were specified in the source material. Dr. Coburn holds Principal Investigator status for the Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration-funded cattle wintering sites project ($45,000) and contributes as Co-Investigator to Alberta Ingenuity Centre for Water Research initiatives totaling $568,000. His grant portfolio spans riparian ecology, watershed analysis, and historical projects including National Land and Water Information System (Agriculture Canada) and Mountain Pine Beetle monitoring. His laboratory innovations include robotic goniometers for surface reflectance measurement and thermal imaging systems deployed globally for satellite calibration, supporting both research objectives and hands-on student training in remote sensing physics.

Jeremy Walshمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Cognitive Health
• Exercise Physiology
• Neuroscience
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jeremy Walsh is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at McMaster University, joining in 2020. He holds a PhD in Exercise Physiology from Queen’s University and postdoctoral training at the University of Ottawa and University of British Columbia Okanagan. His research focuses on mechanisms linking exercise, behavior, and cognitive health, aiming to develop interventions to optimize brain function across lifespans. Education: Bachelor of Arts (Honours Kinesiology) – Wilfrid Laurier University (2005-2009) MSc and PhD in Exercise Physiology – Queen’s University (2010-2017) Postdoctoral Fellowships: Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute (2018-2020) and University of British Columbia Okanagan Research Interests: Dr. Walsh investigates how exercise, diet, sleep, and cognitive engagement impact brain health. Key areas include BDNF signaling, cerebral blood flow, and interventions to mitigate neurological decline. His work spans aging populations, obesity, and spinal cord injury rehabilitation. Teaching: Instructor for courses like Psychophysiology of Healthy Living, Exercise Psychology, and Movement Behaviors & Brain Health Supervises independent research projects in kinesiology Key Contributions: His studies on ketone supplementation’s effects on cognition, exercise responses in obesity, and BDNF modulation have been widely cited. Over 60 scholarly outputs since 2013 highlight his exploration of exercise neuroscience and metabolic health. Labs/Teams: Leads research groups studying neurophysiological adaptations to exercise and lifestyle interventions, collaborating with clinical partners in diabetes and spinal cord injury research.

Cory Smithمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Aerospace Physiology
• Environmental Physiology
• Neurophysiology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Cory Smith is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health, Human Performance, and Recreation at Baylor University, where he directs the Human & Environmental Physiology Laboratory. His applied physiology research focuses on neurophysiological assessment methodologies, extreme environment adaptations, and sensor-based physiological monitoring systems. Current projects examine neuromuscular disease diagnostics, warfighter performance optimization, and cognitive-physiological responses in austere environments through translational research approaches. Primary research interests include: Aerospace/environmental physiology : Investigating human responses to hypoxia, cold, and gravitational stressors Neurophysiological monitoring : Developing fNIRS/EMG methodologies for clinical and tactical applications Sensor data fusion : Integrating multimodal physiological signals for performance assessment Muscle fatigue mechanisms : Studying neuromuscular adaptations during exertion under environmental constraints Analysis of recent publications (2022-2025) reveals dominant themes in neurophysiological monitoring techniques (particularly fNIRS applications), environmental stressor impacts on human performance, and rehabilitation physiology. Research consistently bridges clinical applications (neuromuscular diseases, cerebral palsy) with tactical performance optimization (marksmanship, combat fitness). Methodological innovations in EMG signal processing and hypoxia protocols form significant technical throughlines. Dr. Smith leads a research team collaborating with clinical practitioners to translate physiological insights into practical interventions for military personnel, occupational workers, and clinical populations.

• Computer Vision
• Medical Image Analysis
• Retinal Image Analysis
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Emanuele (Manuel) Trucco is a Professor of Computing and holds the NRP Chair of Computational Vision in the School of Science and Engineering at the University of Dundee. He is also an Honorary Clinical Researcher at NHS Tayside and previously served as an Adjunct Professor at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (2018–2021). His research is centered on computational vision and medical image analysis, particularly in retinal imaging and its applications in systemic disease detection. PhD, Electronic Engineering, University of Genoa (1990) MSc, Electronic Engineering, University of Genoa (1984) Manuel Trucco's research focuses on computer vision and medical image analysis , with a strong emphasis on retinal image analysis for early detection of diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular conditions, stroke, dementia, and neurodegenerative disorders. He co-directs the VAMPIRE (Vessel Assessment and Measurement Platform for Images of the Retina) initiative, a collaborative effort between the Universities of Dundee and Edinburgh. This platform enables automated, multi-modal analysis of retinal images and has been used in biomarker studies across the UK and internationally. His work integrates deep learning , artificial intelligence , and biomedical engineering to develop non-invasive, scalable diagnostic tools. Industrial collaborations include Canon Medical, OPTOS plc, NIDEK, and Epipole plc, while institutional partners include the Royal College of Ophthalmologists and the UK Biobank Eye and Vision Consortium. Recent publications highlight a strong trend in using AI and deep learning to extract clinical insights from retinal images, including predicting cardiovascular outcomes in diabetic patients, estimating biological age, and analyzing retinal vasculature changes under physiological stress. His work bridges computer science, ophthalmology, and public health, contributing to precision medicine and health equity. His scientific contributions have been recognized through fellowships: FRSA (Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts) FIAPR (Fellow of the International Association for Pattern Recognition) Trucco has led or co-led major research projects, including a £7M NIHR grant on precision medicine for diabetes (Dundee-Chennai), a £1.1M EPSRC grant on vascular dementia biomarkers (PI), the 3M-Euro ITN "REVAMMAD", and several PhD studentships sponsored by OPTOS, NIDEK, SINAPSE, and Toshiba. He has served on the organizing and program committees of major international conferences such as MICCAI and the European Conference on Computer Vision. He is a key member of the VAMPIRE research team and the UK Biobank Eye and Vision Consortium , contributing to large-scale data analysis efforts in vision and systemic disease. His work is at the forefront of AI-driven healthcare innovation, with real-world applications in early disease detection and personalized medicine.

Julia Mierauمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Electroencephalography
• Cognitive Performance
• Exercise Psychology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Julia Mierau is a researcher at the Institute of Movement and Neuroscience, German Sport University Cologne. She is actively involved in projects related to digitalization in sports teacher education, cognitive performance, and exercise neuroscience. Her work bridges pedagogy and neuroscience, with a strong focus on EEG, motor performance, and digital learning tools. Institution: German Sport University Cologne Department: Institute of Movement and Neuroscience Email: j.mierau@dshs-koeln.de Phone: +49 221 4982-8613 Her research interests include electroencephalography, cognitive performance, exercise psychology, sports pedagogy, and digital media in education. She investigates how physical activity influences brain function and learning, particularly in educational contexts. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in digital innovation in sports education, EEG-based monitoring of exercise effects, and cognitive performance in athletes and children. Her work combines experimental neuroscience with practical pedagogical applications. Scientific Awards: ECSS Young Investigators Award (2011) Fellowship for Digital Higher Education Innovation (2019) Graduiertenstipendium (2007) Reisestipendium (2011, 2014) Dr. Mierau has been principal or co-investigator in multiple externally funded projects, including ComeSport, ComeIn, and S.P.O.R.T.S., focusing on digital competence development in teacher training. She also served as co-editor of the Journal for Study and Teaching in Sports Science in 2021 and 2022, demonstrating academic leadership. She collaborates extensively with researchers such as Jens Kleinert, Heiko Strüder, and Andreas Mierau, contributing to a robust network in sports neuroscience and pedagogy.

Kamil Michalikمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Exercise Physiology
• Sports Science
• Exercise Testing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kamil Michalik serves as a Lecturer at Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences within the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports, Department of Sports Didactics. He holds the important roles of Supervisor for the Student Scientific Club Sport Performance and Rector's Representative for the Student Scientific Society. With expertise spanning Exercise Physiology, Sports Science, and Exercise Testing, Dr. Michalik has published 74 scientific papers that have garnered 248 citations. His research focuses on physiological responses to training protocols, performance assessment methodologies, and sport-specific adaptations across various athletic disciplines. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on performance metrics in cycling, speedway riding, ice hockey, and swimming. His work frequently investigates how respiratory physiology, muscle function, and training protocols influence athletic outcomes. He has developed significant expertise in exercise testing reliability, verification protocols for maximal oxygen uptake, and the application of novel training methods like hypercapnic warm-up techniques. Through the Student Scientific Club Sport Performance, Dr. Michalik mentors students on research topics including interval training effects, physical performance assessment, motor skills development, and respiratory adaptations. His consultation hours for the winter semester 2025/2026 are available both in person (room 241) and via Zoom by appointment. Dr. Michalik maintains an active research presence through his ResearchGate profile (https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kamil-Michalik) and ORCID identifier (0000-0002-1296-0434), facilitating international collaboration and research dissemination within the sports science community.

Olivier Girardمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuromuscular fatigue
• Hypoxia
• Altitude training
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Olivier Girard is a Professor at the School of Human Sciences, The University of Western Australia. His research focuses on neuromuscular fatigue, hypoxia, altitude training, heat stress, and sports performance in team/racket sports. He has secured over $980,000 in research grants as lead investigator and co-investigator, including studies on badminton, soccer, and tennis. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being. Education: PhD in Human Movement Sciences from Université de Montpellier (2006). Research interests include physiological adaptations in extreme environments, caffeine effects on performance, and biomechanics of sprinting/asymmetry. Recent articles explore caffeine supplementation, altitude training for team sports, and heat acclimation strategies. Grants include studies on ischemic preconditioning in badminton (2017), altitude training protocols (2014), and heat stress in team sports (2017). Awards include the European College of Sport Science Fellowship (2017). Editorial roles include Frontiers in Sports and Active Living (Editor-in-Chief) and Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport. Key projects involve quantifying thermal strain in badminton (2022–2023) and evaluating caffeine’s impact on cycling sprints. His research bridges physiology, biomechanics, and applied sports science to optimize athlete performance and health.

• Physiology
• Anatomy
• Environmental Physiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dag Linnarsson is a Professor of Physiology at Karolinska Institutet, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, where he has held the position since 1986 and transitioned to Senior Professor in 2009. His research primarily focuses on environmental physiology, with an emphasis on the human body's response to extreme conditions such as microgravity, hypergravity, and spaceflight. He leads the Environmental Physiology Research Group and the Lars Karlsson team, investigating topics like pulmonary function in astronauts, musculoskeletal countermeasures during space missions, and the effects of artificial gravity. His work spans studies on bed rest as a spaceflight analog, lung diffusing capacity, and nitric oxide dynamics under varying environmental pressures. Recent research includes assessing pulmonary nitric oxide levels in astronauts during long-term space missions and exploring the physiological impacts of lunar dust exposure. Linnarsson has also contributed to standardizing bed rest protocols for spaceflight research and evaluating centrifugation as a countermeasure for muscle and bone loss. He maintains affiliations with Karolinska Institutet’s C3 Fysiologi och farmakologi team and collaborates on interdisciplinary projects addressing space medicine challenges. While no formal student listings or awards are explicitly mentioned, his extensive publication record highlights contributions to respiratory physiology, cardiovascular adaptation, and musculoskeletal health in extreme environments.

Ulrich Salzmannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Palaeoecology
• Palaeoclimatology
• Climate Modelling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ulrich Salzmann is a Professor of Palaeoecology & Palaeoclimatology at the Department of Geography & Environmental Sciences, Northumbria University, and Director of the NERC Doctoral Training Partnership ONEPlanet. His research focuses on reconstructing past environments, particularly in tropical and polar regions, with an emphasis on understanding climate-vegetation interactions and human impacts. Prior to his current role, he worked at institutions including the British Antarctic Survey and the Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research. Salzmann holds a PhD in vegetation and climate history from the University of Frankfurt (1998) and an MSc in 1994. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2018). His research projects include global climate proxy data synthesis, Antarctic and Arctic climate studies, and the role of early human influence on vegetation. His work integrates palynology with numerical climate models to improve future climate predictions. Key research interests include polar glaciation mechanisms, Eocene-Oligocene transitions, and Pliocene climate analogs. He collaborates internationally on initiatives like the Pliocene Model Intercomparison Project (PlioMIP3) and the NERC ONEPlanet DTP. His publications span over 30 years, addressing topics from Antarctic amber discovery to mangrove resilience in Indonesia. Salzmann’s labs and teams focus on interdisciplinary paleoenvironmental reconstruction, combining fieldwork, proxy data analysis, and model simulations. His work contributes to understanding climate feedbacks and informing sustainable environmental management strategies.