جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Philip Withersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Materials Science
• Materials Engineering
• Materials Processing
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Professor Philip Withers is the Regius Professor of Materials and Professor of Materials Science at the University of Manchester. He leads research in advanced materials characterization, with a focus on residual stress analysis, 3D imaging, and structural integrity of aerospace and nuclear materials. His work integrates cutting-edge techniques like synchrotron X-ray tomography and neutron diffraction to study material behavior under extreme conditions. Withers earned his PhD in Metallurgy from Cambridge University and held a lectureship there before joining Manchester in 1998. He established the Henry Moseley X-ray Imaging Facility, recognized globally for its 3D imaging capabilities. His contributions span academic leadership roles, including directing the BP International Centre for Advanced Materials and serving as Chief Scientist at the Henry Royce Institute for Advanced Materials. Research interests include nanotomography, metal matrix composites, laser peening, friction welding, and stress-related transformations. His awards include the Royal Society Armourers & Brasiers’ Company Prize (2010), ASM Henry Marion Howe Medal (2020), and Fellowship of the Royal Society (2016). He has advised over 40 doctoral students and oversees collaborative projects like the Materials for Demanding Environments CDT. Key contributions include correlative tomography linking X-ray and electron imaging, and advancements in additive manufacturing and nuclear materials science. His work addresses global challenges in energy, aerospace, and sustainable materials through interdisciplinary collaborations.

Shamit Kachruمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• String Theory
• Quantum Field Theory
• Particle Physics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Shamit Kachru is a Professor of Physics and the Wells Family Director of the Stanford Institute for Theoretical Physics at Stanford University. He previously served as Chair of the Physics Department from 2018 to 2021. His research focuses on string theory, quantum field theory, and their applications to particle physics, cosmology, and condensed matter systems. Education: A.B. in Physics from Harvard University Ph.D. in Physics from Princeton University Research Interests: String theory compactifications and dualities Quantum field theory applications, including non-Fermi liquids and holography Black hole physics and moonshine mathematics Geometric structures like Calabi-Yau manifolds and K3 surfaces His work bridges foundational string theory with practical models for dark energy, cosmic inflation, and quantum critical phenomena. Recent Articles Highlight Trends: Advances in holographic non-Fermi liquid models (2023) Exploration of de Sitter vacua in string theory (2021–2020) Interdisciplinary studies linking black holes to number theory (2020) Awards: No information provided in the text. Advising/Grants: No specific student names or grant details provided. Labs/Teams: Leads the Stanford Institute for Theoretical Physics, fostering interdisciplinary collaborations in theoretical physics.

• Theoretical Physics
• Elementary Particle Physics
• Cosmology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Renata Kallosh is a Full Professor in the Department of Physics at Stanford University, specializing in Theoretical Physics and Elementary Particle Physics. Her research explores cosmology, supergravity, and string theory, with significant contributions to inflationary models and quantum gravity. Her investigations span string cosmology, dark energy mechanisms, and supersymmetric field theories, often developing novel mathematical frameworks for quantum gravitational phenomena. She was honored with the Humboldt Research Award in 2005 for her pioneering work in theoretical physics.

Matt Cullinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Corrosion
• Failure Analysis
• Fatigue
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Matt Cullin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA), and Director of the BP Asset Integrity and Corrosion Lab. He holds a Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Lehigh University (2006–2009). Education: Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, Lehigh University, 2009 M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Lehigh University, 2008 B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Lehigh University, 2006 Research Interests: Cullin focuses on corrosion mechanisms, failure analysis, materials testing, compliant mechanisms, and engineering education. His applied projects address infrastructure corrosion (e.g., water systems, pipelines) and mechanical design innovations. Recent Work Trends: His publications (2010–2014) emphasize corrosion analysis in civil infrastructure and precision engineering of flexure hinges for robotics/automation. Notable collaborations include BP Alaska and the U.S. Department of Energy. Awards: No scientific awards explicitly listed in the text. Advising & Grants: PI for projects like corrosion evaluations (Eklutna water treatment facility) and cold-climate turbine operations (DoE) Advised student chapters for SAE Baja, NACE, and ASHRAE Labs/Teams: Directs the BP Asset Integrity and Corrosion Lab, focusing on corrosion under insulation (CUI) analysis and failure mitigation strategies.

• Algebraic Geometry
• Differential Geometry
• Mathematical Physics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jacopo Stoppa is a Visiting Professor at the Department of Algebra and Geometry at the International School for Advanced Studies (SISSA) in Trieste, Italy. His research focuses on advanced topics in algebraic geometry and differential geometry, with particular emphasis on K-stability, mirror symmetry, and geometric structures on complex manifolds. He conducted a visiting period at SISSA from October 29 to October 31, 2018, contributing to the research group in algebra and geometry. His work bridges pure mathematics and theoretical physics, addressing problems related to canonical metrics, moduli spaces, and stability conditions. Key themes include the interplay between algebraic structures (e.g., toric varieties, Landau-Ginzburg models) and analytic aspects (e.g., Hermitian-Yang-Mills connections, scalar curvature equations). His recent publications explore applications of canonical metrics, scattering diagrams, and BPS state counting in the context of Donaldson-Thomas theory. No specific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. His research group at SISSA is part of the broader Department of Excellence initiative, emphasizing cutting-edge research in fundamental mathematics.

• Virology
• Cell Biology
• Molecular Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Beatriz M.A. Fontoura is a Professor in the Department of Cell Biology at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Her research focuses on viral-host interactions, particularly how RNA viruses like influenza and SARS-CoV-2 exploit nuclear processes for replication. She has held academic positions since 2005, including roles at the University of Miami School of Medicine and postdoctoral training at the Rockefeller University. **Education**: PhD in Pathology (NYU School of Medicine, 1996), MS in Biochemistry (Paulista School of Medicine, 1988), and prior research experience at Cornell University Medical College and the University of São Paulo. **Research Interests**: Her lab investigates nuclear transport mechanisms, viral mRNA export, and host immune responses. Recent work includes studying SARS-CoV-2 pathogenesis, influenza virus replication strategies, and the role of nuclear pore complexes in antiviral defense. **Notable Trends in Articles**: Focus on antiviral drug development (e.g., aryl sulfonamide inhibitors), mechanisms of viral mRNA export inhibition, and host-pathogen interactions involving nuclear transport proteins like Nup98 and TAO2 kinase. **Lab & Collaborations**: Leads the Fontoura Laboratory, collaborating on projects involving viral immune evasion, mRNA processing, and drug discovery. Active in interdisciplinary research, bridging virology, cell biology, and biochemistry.

Sandra Reiterمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Business Justice
• International Business
• Institutional Structure of Economic Order
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Sandra Reiter is an Associate Professor of Business Administration at The Williams School of Washington and Lee University. She specializes in business ethics, corporate social responsibility, and institutional economics. University: Washington and Lee University School: The Williams School Department: Business Administration Her research focuses on the moral responsibility of corporations, fairness in economic systems, and the intersection of capitalism with social welfare. She has explored these themes through publications analyzing corporate accountability, institutional restructuring, and ethical challenges in global business environments. Recent publications include studies on corporate governance failures, structural incentives for harmful organizational behavior, and debates between institutional reform and CSR initiatives. Her work often examines real-world cases like the BP oil spill and Volkswagen emissions scandal.

Nicholas Doreyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Theoretical Physics
• High Energy Physics
• String Theory
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Nicholas Dorey is a faculty member at the University of Cambridge's Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (DAMTP), where he holds the position of Professor of Theoretical Physics since 2007. Previously, he served as a Reader (2005-2007) and Lecturer (2004-2005) at DAMTP. His research focuses on gauge field theories and string theory, with particular emphasis on supersymmetric gauge theories, duality properties, and integrability in the context of the AdS/CFT correspondence. He has held a PPARC/STFC Senior Research Fellowship (2004-2007) and was a University Reader at Swansea University's Physics Department (1998-2004). His research interests include the interplay between gauge theories and string theory, exploring topics such as magnon bound states, integrable systems, and the emergence of integrability in AdS/CFT. His work has contributed to understanding dualities and non-perturbative phenomena in quantum field theories. Notable publications include studies on magnon S-matrix singularities, dyonic giant magnons, and the S-duality of Leigh-Strassler deformations. His recent work delves into the geometry of vortex moduli spaces, quantum Hall effects, and matrix models in quiver gauge theories. He collaborates with leading researchers in high energy physics and theoretical physics. Prof. Dorey’s research has been supported by grants from STFC and other funding bodies, though specific grant details are not provided here. He advises students within the DAMTP High Energy Physics group and actively contributes to the theoretical physics community through publications and collaborations.

• Damping
• Fluid-Structure Interaction
• Ballistics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Hugh Goyder is a Reader in Military Dynamics at Cranfield University, specializing in energy dissipation in mechanical systems (damping), fluid-structure interaction, and ballistics. His work addresses critical engineering challenges in military equipment, process plant, and structural-acoustic coupling. University: Cranfield University Academic Rank: Reader (mapped to Professor) Education: Mechanical Engineering, University of Southampton Mathematics and Physics, Open University PhD in Structure-Borne Sound, Institute of Sound and Vibration, University of Southampton Research Interests: Dr. Goyder investigates damping mechanisms in mechanical systems, structural interfaces, and fluid-structure interaction. His work bridges theoretical modeling (e.g., joint properties, acoustic sources) and experimental validation, with applications in gun dynamics, underwater systems, and industrial pipelines. Collaboration: He chairs the NAFEMS Dynamics and Testing Group, promoting simulation-experiment integration, and collaborates with ASME on joint modeling. Key Contributions: Dr. Goyder's research highlights damping's role in preventing resonance, models acoustic sources in pipework, and develops predictive methods for jointed structures. His clients include the Ministry of Defence, BP, and Statoil.

• Environmental Microbiology
• Climate Biology
• Microbial Ecology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Johanna Winder is an Associate Tutor in the Faculty of Science at the University of East Anglia and a PhD candidate in the School of Environmental Sciences. She holds a BA (Hons) in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge (2020) and an MSc by Research in Industrial Microbiology from the University of Exeter (2021). Her research focuses on environmental microbiology, particularly the evolution and diversity of microbial ice-binding proteins, and their roles in cold-adapted organisms. She has conducted fieldwork in northwestern Canada studying permafrost thaw impacts and collaborates with the Exeter Microbial Biofuels Group. Research interests include microbial adaptations to extreme environments, Arctic Ocean microbiology, and climate-driven changes in microbial communities. She presented her work on diatom ice-binding proteins at the British Phycological Society Winter Meeting 2023, earning the BPS Student Poster Prize. PhD Supervisor: Professor Cock van Oosterhout Research Groups: Environmental Biology (UEA), Exeter Microbial Biofuels Group Her publications span topics like ice-binding protein diversity, methylmercury dynamics in permafrost regions, and biomass conversion via electrofermentation. She actively collaborates on projects analyzing microbial responses to climate change in Arctic and boreal ecosystems.

Ben Scottمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Human Resource Management
• Management Studies
• Organizational Behavior
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ben Scott is a Lecturer in Human Resource Management at the Department of People and Organisations, Glasgow School for Business and Society, Glasgow Caledonian University. His roles include teaching, supervising, and conducting research in management and HRM. He is based in Glasgow, United Kingdom, with an address at 70 Cowcaddens Road. Education: Ben holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Psychology from the University of Strathclyde and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Human Resource Management and Business Law, also from the University of Strathclyde. His research focuses on how organizations and employees react to changes in job content driven by external factors. He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and the British Psychological Society (BPS). Research interests span organizational change, HRM practices, psychological impacts of workplace shifts, and the intersection of management with external influences. No specific articles or grants are listed in the provided text, but his doctoral research highlights trends in adaptive responses to external pressures in organizational structures. Ben’s professional experience includes roles in higher education, further education, retail industry, third sector, and SMEs. His current research and academic focus suggest an emphasis on practical applications of HRM and psychological principles in dynamic work environments.

Amy Grubbمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Forensic Psychology
• Crisis Communication
• Police Negotiation Strategies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Amy Grubb is an Associate Professor of Forensic Psychology and Academic Course Leader for the MSc Forensic Psychology at the University of Gloucestershire. She is a Chartered Psychologist, Chartered Scientist, and HCPC-registered Forensic Psychologist with extensive experience in developing and leading BPS-accredited forensic psychology programs. As the Research Lead for Psychological Sciences and REF Unit of Assessment 4 Coordinator, she focuses on advancing research in police and investigatory contexts, particularly hostage/crisis negotiation and sexual violence prevention. She has advised police forces nationally and internationally, including roles with Hampshire Constabulary and Warwickshire Police, and contributed to the National Negotiator Deployment Database analysis. Her qualifications include a PhD in Forensic Psychology (Coventry University, 2017), MSc Forensic Psychology (2005), and BSc Psychology (2003). She holds Fellowships from the HEA and BPS, and is a member of the BPS Division of Forensic Psychology Training Committee. Research interests emphasize improving police negotiator efficacy through evidence-based strategies and resilience practices. Key publications explore negotiation communication dynamics, deployment models (e.g., DIAMOND framework), and negotiator experiences. Her work bridges academic and applied settings, influencing policy and practitioner training. External roles include external examining for MSc programs at Wolverhampton, Cardiff Metropolitan, and Liverpool Universities. She actively mentors researchers and collaborates on projects enhancing crisis communication and forensic psychology practices.

• Linguistics
• Digital Culture
• Text Grammar and Pragmatics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Elena Ungureanu is a Research Professor affiliated with the Municipal Library 'BP Hasdeu', holding a habilitation in philology. Her research focuses on text grammar and pragmatics, orthography, stylistics, internet language, and hypertext linguosemiotics. She authored the monograph Beyond the text: , exploring interdisciplinary linguistic frontiers. Her work bridges traditional philology with digital culture studies, analyzing topics like language policy in MSSR higher education, intertextual dialogues in literature, and the sociocultural impact of internet memes. Key contributions include biographical studies of linguists (e.g., Eugeniu Coșeriu) and poetic analyses of figures like Nicolae Mătcaș. Publications span from 2019 to 2024, reflecting sustained engagement with both classical and contemporary linguistic phenomena. Her research emphasizes textual interplay between structure and context, particularly in digital environments.

• Architecture
• Architectural Design
• Urban Planning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

James Donald Morley Binning is a Lecturer at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC) and the Department of Architecture (SAR-ENS). He holds the status of Guest Lecturer. His teaching responsibilities include courses such as 'Theory and critique of the BA3 project (Assemble)' and 'Theory and critique of the BA4 project (Assemble)', both of which are part of the architectural education curriculum. These courses focus on design and critical analysis at advanced undergraduate levels. His professional address is located at BP 2229 (BP Building), Station 16, 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland. Administrative links within the university structure include roles under ENAC-SAR and SAR-ENS departments. No specific research awards or publications are listed in the provided text, indicating a primary focus on teaching and academic administration within architectural education.

• Architecture
• Civil Engineering
• Environmental Engineering

Valentin Bourdon serves as a Lecturer at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) within the School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC). His appointment is designated as an "Invited guest" status, and he actively participates in the Teaching Committee of the Services and Academic Resources (SAR) unit. His academic focus aligns with ENAC's core disciplines, emphasizing Architecture, Civil Engineering, and Environmental Engineering. As a lecturer, his responsibilities center on curriculum development and pedagogical leadership within the school's educational framework, particularly through his role in the Teaching Committee where he shapes academic standards and instructional practices. Administratively, he operates from Building BP (Station 16, Lausanne) with direct contact channels including university email and office phone. His position reflects EPFL's integration of specialized expertise into its academic governance structures despite his non-permanent "guest" designation.