جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Membrane Biophysics
• Bioengineering
• Nanotechnology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Henry Liang, Ph.D., is a Professor in the Department of Cell Physiology and Molecular Biophysics at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC), with adjunct appointments in Chemical Engineering and Chemistry at Texas Tech University. His lab focuses on bridging biology with synthetic systems through membrane biophysics and bioengineering. Research Interests: Dr. Liang's work spans membrane protein reconstitution, nanodisc technology, antimicrobial nanoparticles, blood-brain barrier targeting, and immunotherapy platforms. Key areas include: Design of synthetic proteomembranes for protein function studies Development of environmentally responsive nanoantibiotics Nanoparticle-based theranostic systems for cancer Light-driven energy transduction in biohybrid materials Publication Trends: His 15 most recent articles (2011-2023) demonstrate consistent focus on nanotechnology solutions for biomedical challenges, with evolving emphasis on antimicrobial nanostructures (35%), membrane protein platforms (30%), cancer nanomedicine (20%), and sustainable nanomaterials (15%). Methodological strengths include polymer synthesis, X-ray scattering, and biomimetic system design. Training: The Liang Lab actively recruits graduate students and postdoctoral researchers for projects in membrane biophysics and bioengineering. Current research infrastructure includes capabilities for synchrotron small-angle X-ray scattering, molecular dynamics simulations, and nanomaterial characterization.

• Medical Imaging
• Radiology
• Neuroscience
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Uwe Himmelreich is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Medicine, KU Leuven , leading the Biomedical MRI unit. He is actively involved in the Medical Imaging Division , KU Leuven Brain Institute , KU Leuven Institute for Integration of Micro- and Nano-scale Technologies , and KU Leuven Cancer Institute . Role: Full Professor and Head of Biomedical MRI Affiliations: Faculty of Medicine, Medical Imaging Division, LBI, LIMNI, LKI His research spans neuroscience , cardiovascular imaging , and nano/micro-scale technologies . Key projects include: MindMAP: Radiotherapy-induced neurotoxicity in juvenile brains Preclinical cancer models for oral tumors Quantitative T2 mapping of lung disease in murine models Neuroinflammation and cognitive decline in cryptococcosis Resistance training effects on cortical thickness in aging cohorts His work integrates MRI , multi-photon microscopy , and novel contrast agents for longitudinal in vivo studies. Methodologies include vascular density mapping , proton therapy verification , and preclinical radiotherapy evaluation . Notable contributions include: 2025: JAK/STAT inhibition in malaria-induced inflammation 2025: Manganese-enhanced MRI for cardiac injury 2025: Quantitative lung imaging at 9.4T 2024: IVIM as vascular density marker in rat brain 2024: Phase-change ultrasound agents for proton therapy

Ying Geمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biological Mass Spectrometry
• Proteomics
• Metabolomics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ying Ge is a Professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, jointly appointed in the Department of Cell and Regenerative Biology and the Department of Chemistry. Her research integrates chemistry, biology, and medicine, focusing on advanced mass spectrometry-based proteomic and metabolomic technologies to address cardiovascular diseases. Education: B.S., Peking University (1997) Ph.D., Cornell University (2002) Ying Ge's work centers on developing ultra high-resolution mass spectrometry platforms for top-down proteomics and metabolomics, applied to systems biology studies of heart failure and regenerative medicine. Key projects include myofilament protein modification mapping, stem cell therapy evaluation, and biomarker discovery for cardiac conditions. The 15 most recent articles highlight her lab's methodological innovations (e.g., photocleavable surfactants, native mass spectrometry) and biological discoveries in AMPK structural heterogeneity, RBM20-mediated cardiotoxicity, and sarcomere-metabolism cross-talk during regeneration. These publications span proteomics, metabolomics, structural biology, and clinical applications.

Samuel Chengمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Information Theory
• Signal and Image Processing
• Remote Sensing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Samuel Cheng is an Associate Professor at the Gallogly College of Engineering , University of Oklahoma , specializing in Electrical and Computer Engineering . He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M University (2004), preceded by M.S. and M.Phil. degrees from the University of Hawaii and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Education: B.S. (University of Hong Kong, 1995), M.Phil. (HKUST, 1997), M.S. (University of Hawaii, 2000), Ph.D. (Texas A&M, 2004) Professional Experience: Senior Research Engineer at Advanced Digital Imaging Research (2004-2005), prior internships at Microsoft Asia and Panasonic Technologies His research focuses on Information Theory , Signal and Image Processing , and Pattern Recognition , with applications in remote sensing, urbanization analysis, and disaster monitoring. His publications span topics including urban impervious surface mapping , nighttime light analysis , and machine learning for environmental data . His work often integrates multi-source datasets (e.g., Landsat, LiDAR, social media) for spatiotemporal modeling. Technical Expertise: Spectral unmixing, machine learning, thermal remote sensing, GIS integration Key Applications: Power outage detection, vegetation-crime correlation, PM2.5 estimation, smart meter data fusion Dr. Cheng holds three US patents in digital watermarking and is affiliated with IEEE, Sigma Xi, and AAAS. His recent articles demonstrate a trend toward leveraging AI for remote sensing challenges and analyzing urbanization impacts on ecosystems.

Sharon Rozovskyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Oxidative Stress
• Protein Quality Control
• ERAD Pathway
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sharon Rozovsky is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Delaware's College of Arts & Sciences, where she leads research on oxidative stress response mechanisms and protein quality control pathways. Her work bridges biochemistry, chemical biology, and structural biology with direct implications for understanding neurodegenerative diseases and viral pathogenesis. Her academic foundation includes a B.S. from Tel Aviv University (1994) and a Ph.D. from Columbia University (2000), establishing her expertise in protein dynamics and redox biochemistry. These credentials underpin her innovative approaches to studying cellular stress responses. Rozovsky's research program centers on selenoproteins—proteins containing the rare amino acid selenocysteine—and their critical roles in endoplasmic reticulum (ER) stress resolution. She investigates how membrane-bound selenoproteins like Selenoprotein S and K regulate the ER-associated degradation (ERAD) pathway, with recent work revealing their surprising autoproteolytic activity and involvement in SARS-CoV-2 replication. Her lab pioneers chemical tools including expressed protein ligation and advanced 77Se NMR spectroscopy to characterize these systems at molecular resolution. Analysis of her 2021-2025 publications shows dominant themes in selenoprotein structure-function relationships, ER stress mechanisms, and viral interactions, alongside methodological innovations in cryo-EM grid technology and NMR. This body of work demonstrates consistent focus on redox biochemistry with expanding applications in virology and structural biology. No major scientific awards or fellowships were explicitly documented in the available materials, though her research impact is evident through high-impact publications and methodological contributions. She directs the active Rozovsky Research Group, mentoring graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in biochemical and biophysical techniques. Her laboratory operations are supported by competitive funding including an NSF CAREER award (2011) focused on selenoprotein reactivity, reflecting sustained recognition of her innovative research program.

Julia Kamenzمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Cell cycle regulation
• Cell division
• Biochemistry
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Julia Kamenz is an Assistant Professor (Rosalind Franklin fellow) at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Science and Engineering, where she leads research in the Molecular Systems Biology group within the Groningen Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology Institute (GBB). Her work focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms that regulate cell cycle progression and cell division. Dr. Kamenz received her undergraduate training in Biochemistry at the University of Tuebingen, completed her PhD at the Friedrich Miescher Laboratory of the Max Planck Society under Dr. Silke Hauf (defended February 2015 with highest honors), and conducted postdoctoral research at Stanford University with Prof. James E. Ferrell. Her PhD work was supported by a Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds fellowship, and her postdoc was funded by a German Research Foundation (DFG) Postdoctoral Fellowship. Her research expertise spans cell cycle regulation and dynamics, post-translational modifications, Xenopus laevis model systems, and live cell microscopy. Dr. Kamenz investigates how kinases and phosphatases intricately regulate cell proliferation and division, with particular interest in the molecular mechanisms that ensure faithful chromosome segregation during mitosis. Her recent work has revealed novel insights into mitotic checkpoint signaling, particularly in early embryonic development where these checkpoints appear to function differently than in somatic cells. Dr. Kamenz's publication record demonstrates a strong focus on the dynamics of cell cycle transitions, with recent papers appearing in high-impact journals including Nature, The Journal of Biological Chemistry, and The Journal of Cell Biology. Her research integrates experimental biochemistry, live-cell imaging, and computational modeling approaches to understand complex regulatory networks. ERC Starting Grant (November 2022) NWO Vidi Grant (July 2021) Mansour Postdoctoral Travel Award (2019) Dr. Kamenz has secured significant research funding including an ERC Starting Grant (€1.5 million) and an NWO XS grant (€50,000) for her project "What limits mitotic checkpoint signaling in the early embryo?" Her research contributes to understanding fundamental biological processes with implications for developmental biology and cancer research. She collaborates extensively within the University of Groningen and with international partners, particularly in the areas of cell cycle research and biophysical approaches to biological problems. Dr. Kamenz leads a research group focused on cell cycle regulation within the Molecular Systems Biology division of the Groningen Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology Institute. Her lab combines biochemical approaches using Xenopus egg extracts with live-cell imaging and computational modeling to dissect the molecular mechanisms controlling cell division.

• Lipid-protein interactions
• Biomimetic membranes
• Membrane transport
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Claus Hélix-Nielsen is a Professor and Head of Department at the Department of Environmental and Resource Engineering, DTU Sustain, Technical University of Denmark. His research focuses on lipid-protein interactions, biomimetic membranes, membrane transport, and membrane channel proteins, utilizing electrophysiology, fluorescence spectroscopy, and computational modeling. Current Position: Professor and Head of Department Institution: Technical University of Denmark Research Unit: DTU Sustain Department: Environmental and Resource Engineering Research Interests: Dr. Hélix-Nielsen investigates how the hydrophobic coupling between transmembrane proteins and lipid bilayers regulates protein function through bilayer mechanical properties. His work also explores how these properties influence membrane dynamics, including vesiculation. He develops biomimetic membranes for biosensor and separation technologies, employing advanced techniques like Raman spectroscopy and molecular dynamics simulations. Recent Publications Trends: His 15 most recent articles emphasize biomimetic membrane engineering, membrane biophysics, and applications in environmental and biomedical fields. Topics range from artificial ion channels and drug delivery systems to computational modeling of lipid-protein interactions and environmental monitoring sensors. Techniques: Key methodologies include electrophysiology, fluorescence spectroscopy, electron paramagnetic resonance, Raman spectroscopy, and molecular dynamics simulations.

Helma Wennemersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Organic Chemistry
• Chemical Biology
• Peptide Chemistry
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Helma Wennemers serves as a Full Professor at ETH Zurich's Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, leading the Laboratory for Organic Chemistry. Her research group operates from HCI H 313 at Vladimir Prelog Way 1-5/10 in Zurich, Switzerland, with active teaching responsibilities including Organic Chemistry I and Chemical Biology - Peptides for the Fall 2025 semester. Her research program centers on the intersection of organic chemistry and chemical biology , with particular emphasis on collagen triple helix engineering , peptide-catalyzed asymmetric synthesis , and development of chemical tools for tissue remodeling diagnostics . Key focus areas include designing hyperstable collagen heterotrimers for fibrosis monitoring, creating fluorophore-based probes for collagen cross-linking visualization, and pioneering organocatalytic methodologies for complex heterocycle synthesis. Her group actively explores how hydrophobic modifications and proline derivatives influence collagen stability and cellular uptake mechanisms. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2024-2025) reveals three dominant research trajectories: (1) collagen structural engineering for biomedical applications, (2) innovative peptide/organocatalysis enabling stereoselective transformations, and (3) chemical probe development targeting tissue remodeling processes. These works consistently integrate synthetic chemistry with biological validation, demonstrating translational potential in fibrosis diagnostics and regenerative medicine. While specific grant details aren't provided in available sources, her research program clearly supports advanced laboratory infrastructure including peptide synthesis facilities and photochemical reaction systems like the ETHos photoreactor. Her group maintains strong industry and clinical collaborations evident in applications targeting liver cancer cells and prostate cancer diagnostics. The Laboratory for Organic Chemistry functions as an interdisciplinary hub where synthetic organic chemists collaborate with biologists to develop collagen-based diagnostic platforms and catalytic systems. Current projects focus on lysyl oxidase-responsive probes for real-time tissue monitoring and engineered peptide catalysts for sustainable chemical synthesis under environmentally relevant conditions.

Michael Feigمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Molecular Dynamics
• Computational Biophysics
• Protein Structure and Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michael Feig serves as Professor in the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at Michigan State University, leading the Feig Lab within the BioMolecular Science Gateway initiative. His research bridges computational modeling and molecular biology to investigate protein behavior in cellular contexts, with particular emphasis on molecular dynamics simulations and machine learning applications. His academic background includes: Ph.D. (1999) from the University of Houston M.S. (1994) from Technical University of Berlin Feig's research program focuses on computational biophysics of protein systems, specializing in molecular dynamics simulations of crowded cellular environments, bacterial microcompartments, and intrinsically disordered proteins. His lab develops advanced modeling techniques including coarse-grained approaches (COCOMO2) and machine learning frameworks to predict protein properties and conformational landscapes. Current work explores temperature-dependent structural ensembles, enzyme cargo loading mechanisms in engineered microcompartments, and biomolecular condensate physics under shear flow. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2024-2025) reveals three dominant research thrusts: (1) integration of deep learning with molecular dynamics for protein structure prediction, (2) engineering of bacterial microcompartments for synthetic biology applications, and (3) fundamental studies of macromolecular crowding effects on diffusion and phase separation. His work consistently emphasizes methodological innovation with biological relevance, notably through enhancements to the CHARMM simulation platform. His scientific recognition includes: Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship (2005) As principal investigator of the Feig Lab, he directs research teams in computational biophysics projects supported by active funding mechanisms. While specific grant details aren't provided, his continuous publication pipeline and lab infrastructure indicate sustained research support. His mentorship spans graduate students in the Cell & Molecular Biology Program, with recent work involving multi-institutional collaborations on bacterial microcompartment engineering and protein phase separation. The Feig Lab operates at the intersection of high-performance computing and molecular biology, maintaining strong connections with experimental groups for method validation. Current initiatives include developing generative models for temperature-dependent protein conformations and investigating cytoplasmic protein capture mechanisms in microcompartments, with potential applications in metabolic engineering and nanobiotechnology.

• Medical Imaging
• Molecular Imaging
• Neuroscience
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Steven Meikle is a Professor of Medical Imaging Physics and Head of the Imaging Physics Laboratory at the Brain and Mind Centre, University of Sydney. He also serves as Deputy Director (Preclinical) of Sydney Imaging and Deputy Director of the National Imaging Facility's Sydney node. His expertise spans advanced imaging technologies, with a focus on PET/SPECT instrumentation and molecular imaging. He holds a B.App.Sc.(Hons) from the University of Technology Sydney and a PhD from the University of New South Wales. Research focuses include developing novel PET systems like Open-field PET (for freely moving rodents) and Total Body PET, which enhance imaging sensitivity and enable real-time behavioral studies alongside brain function analysis. Collaborations include Tsinghua University (China) and UC Davis (USA). He leads projects on motion correction, quantitative imaging, and AI-driven analysis. Key achievements include over 180 peer-reviewed publications, editorial roles in Physics in Medicine and Biology , and leadership in professional societies. Awards include IEEE Senior Membership and Australian Institute of Physics Fellowship. Current student projects explore Total Body PET applications, motion correction, and radiopharmaceutical evaluation. Teaching roles include medical physics courses in diagnostic radiography and medical physics programs. He advises on imaging ethics, facility implementation, and translational research bridging basic science and clinical applications.

• Data Mining
• Machine Learning
• Clustering Algorithms
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Claudia Plant is a Professor in the Faculty of Computer Science , leading the Research Group Data Mining and Machine Learning . Her research focuses on clustering algorithms, data mining, and machine learning applications in areas like biomedical data, wind energy, and causality inference. She has contributed to projects such as Knowledge-infused Deep Learning for Natural Language Processing (2020–2028) and Hybrid Computational Sciences (2021–2021). Plant has authored over 160 publications, with recent work emphasizing deep learning, anomaly detection, and GPU-optimized algorithms. She actively engages in academic activities, including talks on clustering methods and interdisciplinary projects like Governing Algorithms: The Politics of Data and Decision-Making . Her research interests span clustering algorithms , graph neural networks , causality discovery , and ethical digital transformation . Notable projects include causal analysis of wind farm dynamics and AI-enhanced education tools. Plant’s work bridges computational methods with societal challenges, such as empowering marginalized communities through ethical technology adoption.

Kelsey Swingleمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Biomaterials Science
• Immune Engineering
• Reproductive Biology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Kelsey Swingle is an Assistant Professor of Bioengineering at Rice University, where she leads the Swingle Lab at the intersection of biomaterials science, immune engineering, and reproductive biology. Her research focuses on engineering therapeutic and vaccine technologies with translational potential. Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of Pennsylvania B.S.E. in Biomedical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University Dr. Swingle’s research explores the design of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) and nucleic acid therapeutics for women’s health applications, including pre-eclampsia, preterm birth, and gynecologic cancers. Her work integrates bioengineering principles with immune modulation strategies to develop targeted therapies. The trends in her publications highlight advancements in LNP elasticity optimization for placental mRNA delivery, targeted systemic RNA delivery to the brain, and in utero gene editing applications. Her lab prioritizes interdisciplinary approaches to overcome biological barriers in women’s health. 2025 Solomon R. Pollack Award for Excellence in Graduate Bioengineering Research 2024 Muriel Joan Drew Hege Award for Women in Cellular Immunotherapy Research 2024 Penn Engineering Outstanding Teaching Award 2023 Gordon Research Conference Travel Award 2022 Society for Biomaterials STAR Award 2020 NSF Graduate Research Fellowship The Swingle Lab collaborates with the Texas Medical Center to develop precision nanomedicines. Her team employs in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo models to study biomaterial interactions with female-specific tissues, emphasizing translational research and inclusive scientific communication.

• Computational Physiology
• Cardiac Electrophysiology
• Atrial Fibrillation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Molly Maleckar is a Research Professor at the Computational Physiology Department of Simula Research Laboratory , Oslo, Norway. Her work bridges computational modeling, cardiac electrophysiology, and biomedical applications, with a focus on arrhythmia mechanisms, fibrosis modeling, and machine learning integration in cardiac risk prediction. Research Interests include: Computational Cardiology Ion Channel Dynamics Machine Learning in Medicine Excitable Tissue Modeling Cardiac Fibrosis Analysis Biomedical Simulation Scientific Contributions span 15+ publications (2018-2024) addressing atrial fibrillation, calcium handling, and AI-driven ECG analysis. Key collaborative projects involve patient-specific ventricular modeling and educational initiatives like the Simula Summer School in Computational Physiology .

Onur Varolمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computational Social Science
• Network Science
• Machine Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Onur Varol is an Assistant Professor at Sabanci University's Computer Science Department and leads the VIRAL Lab, which focuses on computational social science, network science, and machine learning. He has affiliations with the Center of Excellence for Data Analytics. His research spans social bot detection, misinformation analysis, and online behavior modeling.

Samuel W.K. Wongمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Data Science Methodology
• Protein Structure Analysis
• Reliability Engineering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Samuel W.K. Wong is an Associate Professor in the Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science at the University of Waterloo. He holds a Ph.D. in Statistics from Harvard University (2013) under Prof. Samuel Kou. His research focuses on statistical methodology for complex data science challenges in protein structure modeling, dynamic systems inference, and reliability engineering of wood-based products. He has held academic positions at the University of Florida (2013–2018) and has been at Waterloo since 2018. His research interests include Bayesian computation, statistical inference for dynamic systems, and spatial-temporal data analysis. Notable contributions include the development of manifold-constrained Gaussian processes (MAGI package) and sequential Monte Carlo methods for protein folding studies. He has advised over 15 graduate students and researchers, many of whom are now in academic or industry roles worldwide. Wong has received teaching distinctions at Harvard and holds awards including the Nash Medal (2008) for academic excellence. His work bridges computational statistics with applications in bioinformatics, structural engineering, and environmental science. He has published extensively in top-tier journals like Journal of Computational and Graphical Statistics and Biometrics , and collaborates with wood scientists to improve real-time lumber quality assessment using laser imaging data. His teaching portfolio includes courses on probability theory, statistical inference, and spatial data analysis at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Beyond academia, he maintains an active passion for classical piano performance, having performed recitals combining music with his statistical research interests.