جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• American Political Development
• US Public Policy
• Health Care Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andrew S. Kelly is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Health at California State University, East Bay. His research focuses on American political development and US public policy, particularly in health care, public health, and science policy. Dr. Kelly holds a PhD in Political Science from Northwestern University and has held postdoctoral positions at the University of California, Berkeley (as a Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Research Scholar), Johns Hopkins University, and the University of California, San Francisco. His work appears in journals such as Health Affairs , Journal of Health Politics, Policy, and Law , and Publius: The Journal of Federalism . Key topics include Medicare-Medicaid dynamics, Affordable Care Act implementation, all-payer claims databases, and the political dimensions of healthcare pricing. Education: PhD in Political Science (Northwestern University) Awards: Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Research Scholar Professional Experience: Postdoctoral roles at UC Berkeley, Johns Hopkins, and UCSF His research emphasizes intergovernmental policy innovation and the resilience of major healthcare programs amid political shifts. Grants and service activities are not detailed in the provided text.

Brian Frederkingمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International Relations
• United Nations Security Council
• Collective Security
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Brian Frederking is a Professor of Political Science at McKendree University, where he has held positions since 1990. He earned his Ph.D. from Syracuse University (1997), with earlier degrees from the same institution (M.A., 1993) and McKendree College (B.A., 1990). His research focuses on international organizations, collective security, conflict resolution, and foreign policy, with a particular emphasis on the United Nations Security Council and post-Cold War dynamics. Frederking has authored or co-authored multiple books, including Renegotiating the Liberal Order: Evidence from the UN Security Council (2023) and The United States and the Security Council: Collective Security since the Cold War (2007). His scholarly work bridges constructivist theory with empirical analysis of diplomatic discourse, security dilemmas, and international norms. He frequently collaborates with undergraduate students in research, including co-authored articles on nuclear proliferation and conflict resolution. His recent academic contributions include analyses of the Israel-Hamas conflict, transitional justice mechanisms, and the legitimacy of UN Security Council actions. Frederking has also engaged in public commentary through radio appearances on topics like the Iraq War and Middle East conflicts. He serves as editor of the Illinois Political Science Review and reviewer for numerous journals, reflecting his leadership in the field. Frederking advises McKendree's Model United Nations and Scholars journal, emphasizing experiential learning. His research datasets, such as the Collective Security Dataset, offer empirical tools for studying global governance. Despite no explicit mention of grants or labs, his work demonstrates sustained engagement with international political challenges.

Shahriar Afkhamiمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Materials Science
• Welding Engineering
• Additive Manufacturing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Shahriar Afkhami is a Researcher in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at LUT School of Energy Systems, LUT University. His research focuses on advanced materials science, additive manufacturing processes, and mechanical properties of high-strength steels and dissimilar joints. He specializes in fatigue analysis, welding technologies, and the optimization of structural components for industrial applications. His work integrates experimental methods with computational modeling to address challenges in material behavior under extreme conditions. Key research areas include: Welding of ultra-high strength steels and dissimilar materials Mechanical performance of additively manufactured components Fatigue life assessment of welded joints and cut edges Thermomechanical behavior of heat-affected zones Material characterization of laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) steels Publications highlight trends in additive manufacturing for industrial applications, particularly in optimizing 3D-printed metal structures and analyzing their mechanical integrity. His work on notch-load interactions and fatigue strength has advanced methodologies for predicting component failure under complex loading conditions. Notable contributions include the VERKOTA project exploring 3D printing networks for enhanced industrial adoption. No scientific awards are listed in the provided information. Afkhami's research has been supported by collaborative projects such as the VERKOTA initiative, though specific grants are not detailed here. He maintains an active presence on professional networks including LinkedIn and Google Scholar.

• Entrepreneurship
• Social Entrepreneurship
• Management History
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Patrick J. Murphy is a full Professor and the Goodrich Entrepreneurship Chair at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), serving as Founding Director of the highly acclaimed Barefield Entrepreneurship Program (BEP). He holds editorial leadership roles as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development and former Editor-in-Chief of Management Decision . Dr. Murphy’s academic journey includes a PhD in Business Administration from the University of Illinois at Chicago (2004), complemented by extensive international experience, including Mandarin fluency and prior work in Beijing. His research focuses on entrepreneurship theory, social enterprise, and historical case studies, with notable contributions like the Heptalogical Model of Entrepreneurship and analyses of Antebellum social ventures. Awards include Techstars’ 'All Star Mentor' (2024) and recognition as Illinois’ 'Entrepreneurship Professor of the Year' (2017). The BEP, under his leadership, has achieved 378% enrollment growth (2020–2024) and secured over $7M in funding. Dr. Murphy’s professional activities span academic service (e.g., Academy of Management Historian), community engagement (former Chicago Cultural Alliance Board President), and entrepreneurial ventures in racehorse breeding. His work bridges historical insights with modern challenges, emphasizing institutional forces, ethical leadership, and cross-cultural entrepreneurship.

PJ Lambersonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Social Networks
• Collective Intelligence
• Contagion Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

PJ Lamberson is an Associate Professor in the Communication Department at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), serving as departmental Vice Chair and Director of Graduate Studies since 2023. He holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from Columbia University (2006) and has held prior faculty positions at MIT Sloan School of Management and the Kellogg School of Management, where he also served as Associate Director of the Northwestern Institute on Complex Systems (NICO). His research focuses on social influence, networks, and collective intelligence, with interdisciplinary applications in political science, epidemiology, and computational social science. **Education**: B.A. Mathematics (University of Chicago, 2001), M.A., M.Phil., and Ph.D. in Mathematics (Columbia University, 2003–2006). He has received funding from NIH, UCLA, and other institutions for projects like "Team Dynamics, Networks, and Assembly (Team DNA)" ($1.7M) and "Network Games with Local Correlation and Clustering" ($5K). **Research Interests**: Explores how individual interactions aggregate into collective outcomes, including social contagion, network structures, and hybrid predictive systems. Recent work addresses voter turnout dynamics, obesity prevention via agent-based models, and optimal networks for problem-solving. **Awards**: IC2S2 Best Paper Award (2021), multiple Faculty Impact Awards (2013–2014), and recognition for contributions to teaching and interdisciplinary research. **Teaching**: Offers courses like Computational Communication (PhD), Social Networking (undergraduate), and Methodologies of Communication Research. Supervised over a dozen PhD and master’s students, including Gülşah Akçakır and Seonhye Noh. **Professional Roles**: Associate Editor of *System Dynamics Review*, contributor to international conferences, and frequent speaker on topics like computational social science and network theory.

Dani S. Bassettمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Network Science
• Complex Systems
• Brain Connectivity
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dani S. Bassett is the J. Peter Skirkanich Professor at the University of Pennsylvania with primary appointment in the Department of Bioengineering (School of Engineering and Applied Science) and secondary appointments in Physics & Astronomy, Electrical & Systems Engineering, Neurology, and Psychiatry. They serve as an external professor at the Santa Fe Institute and lead a research group focused on complex systems and network science. B.S. in Physics, Penn State University (2004) Ph.D. in Physics, University of Cambridge as Churchill Scholar and NIH Health Sciences Scholar (2009) Postdoctoral position at UC Santa Barbara and Junior Research Fellow at Sage Center for the Study of the Mind Their research integrates complex systems science, statistical mechanics, and applied mathematics to study network dynamics in physical and biological systems. Key areas include brain connectivity mechanisms, cognitive processes, neurological disease modeling, granular matter physics, and collective human curiosity. Bassett employs advanced methodologies including algebraic topology, network control theory, and multilayer network analysis to investigate how network architecture influences system function across diverse domains. Recent publications reveal a strong trend toward interdisciplinary network science applications, particularly in modeling human curiosity through Wikipedia navigation patterns and analyzing brain network reconfiguration during cognitive development. Their work bridges physics, neuroscience, and behavioral science with emphasis on topological network properties and dynamical processes. American Psychological Association's Rising Star (2012) MacArthur Fellow Genius Grant (2014) Lagrange Prize in Complex Systems Science (2017) Erdos-Renyi Prize in Network Science (2018) American Physical Society Fellow (2021) Web of Science Highly Cited Researcher (3 consecutive years) Bassett's research is supported by major agencies including NSF, NIH, DoD, ONR, and private foundations (MacArthur, Sloan, Paul Allen). Their lab actively recruits students from physics, engineering, neuroscience, and computer science backgrounds, emphasizing diversity in academic perspectives. Current projects include the 'Curious Minds' initiative exploring collective knowledge building and network-based models of neurological disorders. Bassett co-authored the MIT Press book 'Curious Minds: The Power of Connection' with philosopher Perry Zurn.

Chet C. Sherwoodمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Evolutionary Neuroscience
• Comparative Neuroanatomy
• Primate Brain Evolution
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Chet C. Sherwood is a Professor of Anthropology at George Washington University (GW) and a core faculty member of the Center for the Advanced Study of Human Paleobiology (CASHP). He also directs the National Chimpanzee Brain Resource and is affiliated with the GW Mind-Brain Institute. His research focuses on evolutionary neuroscience, particularly brain evolution in primates and other mammals, emphasizing how brain structure relates to behavior, development, and genetics. Education: Ph.D. (2003), M.A. (1998, 1996), and B.A. (1995) from Columbia University, with an additional M.A. from New York University (1996). Teaches courses such as ANTH 1001: Biological Anthropology and ANTH 3413: Evolution of the Human Brain. Research interests include comparative neuroanatomy of the cerebral cortex, human brain evolution relative to other primates, and the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying cognitive evolution. He explores how brain differences across species correlate with ecological and behavioral traits, leveraging neuroimaging, transcriptomics, and fossil reconstruction techniques. Recent work investigates aging-related brain changes in primates and elephants. Notable achievements include membership in the National Academy of Sciences (2021) and the AAAS Fellowship (2022). His lab’s studies on chimpanzee brain plasticity and the genetic basis of primate cognition have advanced understanding of human uniqueness and shared evolutionary traits. Chet’s interdisciplinary collaborations span paleontology, genomics, and neuroscience, with a focus on bridging evolutionary and medical insights. His leadership in the National Chimpanzee Brain Resource underscores his commitment to advancing comparative neurobiology through resource development and ethical research practices.

Bruce J. Dicksonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Chinese Domestic Politics
• Authoritarian Regimes
• Regime Change
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Bruce J. Dickson is a Professor of Political Science and International Affairs at The George Washington University's Elliott School of International Affairs, specializing in Chinese domestic politics, authoritarian regimes, and U.S.-China relations. He has been a full-time faculty member since 1993. Education: Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Michigan His research examines the Chinese Communist Party's adaptability, economic reforms, state-society relations, and regime support mechanisms. He has authored influential books including The Dictator's Dilemma (2016) and The Party and the People (2021), analyzing authoritarian survival strategies in China. His recent publications focus on topics like tax consciousness in urban China, anti-corruption dynamics, and the CCP's institutional evolution. Articles appear in journals such as Asian Survey , China Quarterly , and Comparative Political Studies . Professor Dickson has received research grants from prestigious organizations including the National Science Foundation, Smith Richardson Foundation, U.S. Institute of Peace, and Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. He serves as a frequent commentator on Chinese and Taiwanese politics for media outlets like CNN, NPR, BBC, and VOA.

Zahirul Hoqueمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Management Accounting
• Public Sector Accounting
• Accounting and Organizational Change
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Zahirul Hoque is a Professor of Accounting at RMIT University's School of Accounting, Information Systems and Supply Chain. Previously, he held professorial roles at Prince Sultan University (Saudi Arabia) and La Trobe University (Australia). He obtained his PhD from the University of Manchester (UK) in 1993 and is a Fellow of CPA Australia and the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh. His research focuses on management accounting systems, public sector accounting, organizational change, and accounting practices in emerging economies. He has supervised 21 doctoral students and authored/co-authored over 100 journal articles and book chapters. His work spans journals like Accounting, Organizations and Society and British Accounting Review . He serves as Founding Editor of the Journal of Accounting & Organizational Change and Deputy Editor of Accounting and Finance . His editorial roles also include the Emerald Studies in Public Service Accounting and Accountability . Key research themes include performance measurement, balanced scorecard applications, and accountability in public and nonprofit sectors. His recent work explores post-pandemic public sector accounting challenges and outcome-based budgeting. Scientific Awards: CPA Australia Fellowship, Bangladesh Institute Fellowship Collaboration: Active in international editorial boards and research networks UN SDGs: Contributing to Quality Education (SDG 4), Decent Work (SDG 8), Sustainable Cities (SDG 11), and Industry Innovation (SDG 9)

• Animal Behaviour
• Animal Welfare
• Comparative Color Vision
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Hannah Buchanan-Smith is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Stirling, Faculty of Natural Sciences. She holds multiple external roles including Member of the UK Zoos Expert Committee advising DEFRA and devolved governments, Leader of the 'Welfare and mixed-species living' project at the Living Links Executive Board, and Corresponding member of the Primate Society of Great Britain's Captive Care Working Party. Her research focuses on animal behavior, welfare, and ecology with a particular emphasis on non-human primates. Education: PhD from University of Reading, postdoctoral work at St Andrews University Research interests include comparative color vision evolution, refinement of laboratory animal care (3Rs principles), and welfare assessment in zoos. She promotes welfare through open-access resources like the Marmoset Care website and the NC3Rs Macaque Website. Collaborations include RZSS Edinburgh Zoo and Blair Drummond Safari Park. Recent articles explore cultural differences in zoo visitor attitudes, social dynamics in mixed-species exhibits, and welfare implications of circadian rhythms in captive pandas. Her work bridges theoretical research with applied welfare practices, emphasizing translational science between field observations and captive environments. Awards: Extensive professional recognitions through committee memberships but no specific named awards listed Advising: Supervised Dr. Lou Tasker (PhD) and others through BBSRC CASE studentships. Active in grant-funded projects including EU, BBSRC, and NC3Rs initiatives. Leads the 24/7 welfare approach framework for captive animals. Labs/Teams: Core member of Scottish Primate Research Group, affiliated with the Behaviour and Evolution Research Group at Stirling. Collaborates internationally through IUCN Species Survival Commission.

Roman Kucمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Robotics
• Biomimetic Sensors
• Digital Signal Processing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Roman Kuc is a Professor of Electrical Engineering at Yale University, affiliated with the School of Engineering & Applied Science. He directs the Intelligent Sensors Laboratory, focusing on biomimetic sensors for robotics and bioengineering. His research explores brain-based devices (BBDs), sonar sensing, and neuromorphic processing inspired by biological systems. He holds a BSEE from Illinois Institute of Technology and a PhD from Columbia University. Dr. Kuc’s work bridges signal processing, robotics, and bioengineering, with applications in autonomous systems and clinical diagnostics. He has published over 200 papers and authored textbooks like Electrical Engineering in Context and The Digital Information Age . Notable honors include an honorary doctorate from the Glushkov Institute of Cybernetics and the Yale Sheffield Distinguished Teaching Award. His research themes include cognitive mapping via sonar echoes, neural network-based classification of environmental features, and biomimetic approaches to echolocation. Recent work emphasizes sensorimotor integration and robust performance in uncertain environments. Scientific awards highlight his contributions to robotics, signal processing, and education. His lab develops systems that emulate biological sensory mechanisms, aiming to advance robotics, medical applications, and assistive technologies.

Bauyrzhan Primkulovمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Interfacial Fluid Dynamics
• Soft Matter Physics
• Porous Media Flow
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bauyrzhan Primkulov is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Yale University. His research focuses on interfacial fluid dynamics and soft matter physics, with emphasis on fluid-fluid displacement in disordered environments and hydrodynamic pilot-wave theory. He holds a Ph.D. from MIT (2022) and B.Sc./M.Sc. from the University of Alberta. Primkulov's work bridges theoretical and experimental approaches to address energy and environmental challenges. His team investigates phenomena such as capillary flow dynamics in porous media, wettability effects on displacement patterns, and pilot-wave systems that mimic quantum behaviors. Key contributions include advancing Lenormand's phase diagram for multiphase flows and studying avalanches in imbibition processes. Recipient of InterPore PoreLab Award (2024) and MIT's CEE Best Doctoral Thesis (2022) Expertise spans experimental hydrodynamics, multiphase flow modeling, and granular media mechanics Active in developing novel methods like photoporomechanics to visualize stress fields in fluid-filled granular systems His recent studies explore crossover dynamics between stick-slip and steady sliding regimes in viscous slugs, as well as confinement effects in pilot-wave hydrodynamics. Primkulov collaborates across disciplines to translate fundamental fluid mechanics insights into practical solutions for energy storage and environmental systems.

Jedidiah Crandallمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Internet Security
• Censorship Resistance
• Network Security
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jedidiah Crandall is an Associate Professor at Arizona State University's School of Computing and Augmented Intelligence, with an affiliation to the Biodesign Center for Biocomputing, Security and Society. His research focuses on Internet censorship, network security, and privacy-preserving technologies. Crandall collaborates with journalists and activists to expose surveillance mechanisms, particularly in politically sensitive regions like Russia and China. His work includes analyzing VPN vulnerabilities , decentralized censorship systems , and cross-border data flows . He teaches advanced courses in computer network security and advises graduate students on thesis/dissertation research. Research trends in his publications emphasize measuring state-level information control , attack vectors in modern networks , and secure communication technologies . Notable work includes TSPU: Russia's censorship infrastructure and Hidden Links: Analyzing Secret Families of VPN Apps . Crandall's teaching spans courses like Advanced Computer Network Security and Applied Cryptography , reflecting his commitment to preparing the next generation of security professionals. His Censored Planet project tracks global Internet censorship patterns through large-scale measurements.

Jeffrey C. Suhlingمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Materials Science
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electronics Packaging
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jeffrey C. Suhling is the Quina Distinguished Professor and Department Chair of Mechanical Engineering at Auburn University . His research focuses on the mechanical and thermal behavior of lead-free solder alloys , particularly in automotive electronics and high strain rate applications . He has extensively studied the reliability of hybrid SAC-LTS solder joints under thermal cycling, vibration, and shock. Scientific awards : Quina Distinguished Professor His work integrates finite element modeling , microstructural analysis , and machine learning to predict solder joint failure and optimize material performance. Key areas include creep behavior , damage accumulation , and interfacial reliability in extreme environments.

Somnath Basuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Metallurgical Engineering
• Materials Science
• Steelmaking
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Somnath Basu is a Professor in the Department of Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay. He has been serving in academic roles since 2011, progressing from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor and then to Professor in 2022. His work is deeply rooted in process metallurgy and materials engineering, with a focus on industrial steelmaking technologies. His research interests include metal refining , thermodynamics of slag-metal reactions , phosphorus and sulfur removal , and continuous casting processes . He also explores nanofluids and their transport properties, indicating interdisciplinary engagement. His work bridges fundamental thermodynamic studies with practical industrial applications in iron and steel production. The selected publications reflect a strong trend in steelmaking process optimization , particularly in reaction kinetics , inclusion behavior , and process monitoring . His research spans both experimental investigations and thermodynamic modeling, targeting improvements in steel purity and casting efficiency. Scientific Contributions: Published in leading journals such as ISIJ International , Steel Research International , and Metallurgical and Materials Transactions B . Contributions to understanding phosphorus partitioning, nozzle clogging, and nanofluid conductivity. While no specific students or grants are listed, his long-standing academic position and publication record suggest active supervision of graduate research and involvement in funded projects related to metallurgical process innovation. His work likely supports both academic and industrial advancements in steel technology. He is affiliated with a leading research department equipped with advanced facilities for metallurgical experimentation and process simulation, though specific lab names or team structures are not mentioned in the text.