جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Gary D. Wuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Gastroenterology
• Gut Microbiome
• Host-Microbial Interactions
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Gary D. Wu is the Ferdinand G. Weisbrod Professor in Gastroenterology at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine, where he serves as Co-Vice Chief for Research in the Department of Medicine and Director of the Penn Center for Nutritional Science and Medicine. He co-leads the Penn-CHOP Microbiome Program and directs multiple NIH-supported core facilities, including the Human-Microbial Analytic and Repository Core (H-MARC) and the Microbial Culture and Metabolomics Core. His research focuses on the interplay between diet, gut microbiota, and host metabolism, with contributions to high-impact journals in microbiome science and clinical gastroenterology. Education : A.B. in Chemistry (Cornell University, 1980); M.D. (Northwestern University Medical School, 1986); Honorary M.A. (University of Pennsylvania, 2002) Research Interests : As a physician-scientist, Dr. Wu investigates how dietary components shape gut microbiome composition and functionality, leading to metabolic and physiological consequences in the host. His work spans translational studies, computational biology, and molecular microbiology, emphasizing microbial metabolism, pathobiont dynamics, and microbiome-driven disease mechanisms. Current projects include dietary interventions for infection resistance and microbiome-based diagnostics for chronic diseases. Publication Trends : Recent articles highlight his expertise in gut microbiome ecology, dietary modulation of pathogens (e.g., Clostridioides difficile ), and host-microbe co-metabolism. Key subfields include nitrogen assimilation, metal availability in early-life microbiomes, and microbiome associations with systemic infections and kidney disease. Scientific Awards : Elected Member of the American Society for Clinical Investigation and the Association of American Physicians; Honorary M.A. from the University of Pennsylvania Labs & Teams : Dr. Wu directs multiple NIH-funded core facilities and co-leads the Penn-CHOP Microbiome Program, fostering collaborations between Perelman School of Medicine and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. His lab investigates microbiome-driven pathophysiology, with personnel specializing in molecular microbiology, computational biology, and clinical translational research.

• Partial differential equations
• Optimal transportation
• Geometry
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jiakun Liu is an Associate Professor at the School of Mathematics and Applied Statistics, Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences, University of Wollongong, Australia. He has held this position since January 2022 and maintains an active research program in nonlinear partial differential equations with applications in geometry and optimal transportation. His work has been published in top mathematical journals including Annals of Mathematics, Inventiones Mathematicae, and Communications on Pure and Applied Mathematics. Dr. Liu received his PhD from The Australian National University, Australia. His academic journey includes prestigious fellowships such as the Simons Postdoctoral Fellowship and the Australian Research Council's Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA). Dr. Liu's primary research focuses on nonlinear elliptic and parabolic partial differential equations, with special emphasis on the regularity theory of Monge-Ampère equations, Hessian equations, and other variational problems. His work extends to related areas of geometry and physics, including the geometry of convex bodies, minimal surfaces, surfaces of prescribed curvatures, and geometric flows. His research has significant applications in optimal transportation theory, which connects mathematical analysis with practical problems in economics, physics, and computer science. Analysis of Dr. Liu's recent publications reveals a strong focus on regularity theory for Monge-Ampère equations and optimal transportation problems. His work spans pure mathematical theory (regularity of solutions, singular sets, free boundaries) while maintaining connections to geometric applications and practical problems. A notable trend is the increasing interdisciplinary nature of his research, with recent work connecting optimal transport to statistical methods and computer science applications. Dr. Liu has received several prestigious awards and fellowships: UIC International Links Scheme (University of Wollongong, 2015) Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) from Australian Research Council Discovery Project (DP170100929) from Australian Research Council Shiing-Shen Chern Mathematical Scholarship from Zhejiang University Simons Foundation Simons Postdoctoral Fellowship Dr. Liu is actively involved in mentoring the next generation of mathematicians, having supervised numerous PhD students including Siyuan Li, Jihang Zhang, Phung Trong Thuc, Yating Wu, and Meng Ji. He has also guided honours students such as Matthew Hughes, Luke McDonald, and Brad Rice. His research is supported by multiple grants, including "Singularity and regularity for Monge-Ampere type equations" (2023-2026), "Monge-Ampere type equations and their applications" (2023-2027), and "Monge-Ampere equations and applications" (2020-2024), demonstrating sustained funding for his research program. Dr. Liu is an active participant in the mathematical community, organizing conferences such as the International Conference on Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations (honoring Professor Neil Trudinger's 80th birthday) and the 4th Australia-China Joint Conference on Geometric Analysis. He maintains collaborative relationships with researchers across Australia, China, and internationally, contributing to a vibrant research environment in geometric analysis and PDEs.

Rafael Sebastianمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cardiac Computational Modeling
• Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
• Medical Imaging
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Rafael Sebastian is a Full Professor at Universitat de Valencia and General Director for Science and Research of the Generalitat Valenciana. He leads the Computational Multiscale Simulation Lab (CoMMLab) and collaborates with institutions like Oxford University and Yale University. Department of Computer Science, Universitat de Valencia CoMMLab Founder Spanish Network of Excellence in Cardiac Modeling His research focuses on multi-scale computational models and artificial intelligence for patient-specific cardiac simulations , aiming to improve arrhythmia risk stratification and therapy planning . Key topics include cardiac conduction system modeling , scar-related ventricular tachycardia , and machine learning pipelines for clinical applications. Recent publications emphasize automata-based simulations for atrial arrhythmias, machine learning in arrhythmia localization, and 3D geometric characterization of aortic diseases. Trends show integration of computational modeling with clinical data and medical imaging . Scientific Awards: Best Poster Award, Functional Imaging and Modeling of the Heart (2021) Cum Laude Award, SPIE Medical Imaging (2009) Student Presentation Award (2011) He has supervised 7 PhD/Master students and led grants exceeding €1 million, including projects like iSARC-GENETICS and iCardioTwins , focusing on digital twin technology and cardiac disease stratification .

Sarah L. Orsakمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Disability Studies
• Critical Race Theory
• Black Feminist Theory
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sarah L. Orsak is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at the University of Virginia, where she researches the racialized intersections of disability, Blackness, and gender. Her work critically examines how disability functions as a racial category within scholarly fields and institutional practices. Education: Ph.D. in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, Rutgers University—New Brunswick Dr. Orsak's scholarship centers on the co-constitution of race and disability, with particular focus on anti-Blackness in disability frameworks and the politics of intersex athletic regulations. Her research interrogates how able-bodied normalcy is produced through racialized and gendered exclusions in sports, literature, and media. Key methodological approaches include Black feminist theory, critical disability studies, and postcolonial analysis. Analysis of her publications reveals consistent engagement with the racial politics of bodily norms across historical and contemporary contexts. Her work demonstrates how disability discourse has been whitened in academic and cultural institutions, while simultaneously exposing the specific violences enacted against Black disabled bodies. Recurring themes include the weaponization of ableism in sports governance, the erasure of Blackness in disability narratives, and the colonial legacies shaping contemporary bodily regulations. Scientific Awards: Rising Scholar Postdoctoral Fellowship Dr. Orsak has secured research funding from the Mellon Foundation and Rutgers Center for Research on Women. She actively contributes to academic community building as incoming co-chair of the Critical Disability Studies Caucus of the American Studies Association and through her membership in UVA's Disability Studies Initiative, where she collaborates on interdisciplinary projects examining disability justice frameworks. Her institutional engagement extends to developing curricular initiatives at the intersection of disability studies and critical race theory within the Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.

Ondrej Vaculinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Passive Vehicle Safety
• Automated Driving
• Vehicle Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Ondrej Vaculin, Ph.D., is a Professor at Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt (THI), specializing in passive vehicle safety, mechatronic systems, and automated driving. He joined THI in 2018 and previously held roles at TÜV SÜD Prague (2008–2018) as Vice President for Safety and Security in Automotive, and as a researcher at Czech Technical University (2005–2008) and DLR Oberpfaffenhofen (2000–2005). His research focuses on enhancing vehicle safety through advanced simulation, sensor integration, and machine learning applications. Education: Ph.D. in Mechanics of Solids, Deformable Bodies and Continua from Czech Technical University in Prague (2001), and a degree in Technical Cybernetics from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering at the same university (1991). His work bridges theoretical research and practical implementation, addressing challenges in automated driving systems, crash simulation, and human body diversity in safety design. Research interests include passive safety systems, autonomous vehicle dynamics, and infrastructure integration for safety enhancements. Recent publications emphasize collaborative smart infrastructure, sensor fusion for free space detection, and machine learning in crash detection. He actively contributes to FISITA, serving as a Council Delegate and member of technical committees. Awards/memberships: Active in FISITA, holding leadership roles in technical committees. No explicit awards listed, though his contributions to automotive safety standards are notable. Grants and advising: While no specific grants or students are detailed, his extensive industry and academic collaborations (e.g., IN2Lab testing field projects) highlight his role in applied research and development.

• Partial Differential Equations
• Fluid Mechanics
• Mathematical Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Thomas Eiter is a Young Investigator in the Collaborative Research Centre CRC 1114 at Freie Universität Berlin and a member of the Partial Differential Equations research group at the Weierstrass Institute of Applied Analysis and Stochastics (WIAS). He holds a PhD from Technical University of Darmstadt (2020), focusing on existence and spatial decay of periodic Navier-Stokes flows in exterior domains. His research emphasizes mathematical analysis of PDEs motivated by fluid mechanics, including existence of solutions, time-periodicity, unbounded domains, and asymptotic behavior. Teaching highlights include courses such as 'Introduction to Mathematical Modeling with PDEs' at Freie Universität Berlin and 'Harmonic Analysis' at University of Kassel. He has organized workshops like the 2025 'Mathematical Analysis of Fluid Flows by Variational Methods' at WIAS. Current projects include the SPP 2410 initiative on energy-variational solutions for hyperbolic conservation laws. His work bridges theoretical PDE analysis with applications in continuum mechanics, with contributions to viscous flow dynamics, Navier-Stokes equations, and material models. He actively participates in academic leadership through seminar organization and conference minisymposia on fluid mechanics and nonlinear analysis.

Russell Jonesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Immunometabolism
• Cancer Metabolism
• Tumor Immunology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Russell Jones is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Metabolism and Nutritional Programming at Van Andel Research Institute (VAI). His research focuses on cancer metabolism, immunology, and the interplay between cellular metabolism and immune function, with a particular emphasis on understanding how metabolic pathways influence tumor growth and anti-tumor immune responses. Dr. Jones earned his B.Sc. and Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Medical Biophysics from the University of Toronto, followed by postdoctoral training at the University of Pennsylvania. He has held academic positions at McGill University and VARI, where he leads a team investigating immunometabolism and cancer metabolism. His work bridges basic research and clinical translation, aiming to develop novel therapies targeting metabolic vulnerabilities in cancer cells and immune cells. His research interests include tumor immunology, metabolic reprogramming in T cells, and the role of metabolic checkpoints in cancer progression. Notable achievements include discovering mechanisms linking LKB1 mutations to gastrointestinal polyposis and identifying metabolic pathways critical for T cell function in tumor microenvironments. Dr. Jones has been recognized with awards such as the William Dawson Scholar distinction and election to the Royal Society of Canada. He serves on editorial boards of leading journals and actively contributes to clinical trials through collaborations with institutions like VAI-SU2C Epigenetics Dream Team. His laboratory is part of VAI’s Center for Cancer and Cell Biology, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to metabolism and nutrition. Current projects explore how metabolic interventions can enhance immunotherapy efficacy and uncover metabolic dependencies in cancer cells.

Lauren Kirbyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Affective Neuroscience
• Mindfulness
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Lauren Kirby is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Texas at Tyler, specializing in cognitive and affective neuroscience. Her research focuses on emotion regulation, mindfulness, and the application of neuroimaging techniques such as fMRI. She holds a Ph.D., MS, and BA in Psychology from Auburn University and the University of North Alabama. Dr. Kirby teaches courses in Cognitive Psychology and Physiological Psychology. Her work explores academic emotions, teaching methodologies, and psychophysiological measures of mental states. Key interests include emotion elicitation, mindfulness interventions in education, and the dual continua model of mental health. Her scholarship bridges neuroscience and education, emphasizing practical classroom applications like 'brain breaks' and high-impact teaching practices. Recent studies address work-life balance among educators and the neurofunctional mapping of brain regions like the amygdala and hippocampus. Publications span affective neuroscience meta-analyses, neuroimaging methodological advancements, and educational interventions. She has contributed to developing standardized tools such as the Library of Affective Films (LAF) and the Teacher Behavior Checklist.

Javier F. Medinaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neural Circuits
• Computational Neuroscience
• Prediction Machines
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Javier F. Medina, Ph.D., is a Professor and Brown Foundation Chair in Neuroscience at Baylor College of Medicine. His research focuses on understanding how neural circuits implement supervised learning to make predictions, particularly in the context of motor control and cognitive functions. His laboratory combines experimental techniques such as electrophysiology, optogenetics, and two-photon imaging with computational modeling and artificial neural networks to uncover the computational principles underlying brain function. Education Postdoctoral Fellowship in Neuroscience, UCSF (2007) Ph.D. in Neuroscience, University of Texas, Houston (2000) Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Physics, Drexel University, Philadelphia (1993) Research Interests Medina’s work integrates computational neuroscience with experimental approaches to study prediction and error correction in neural circuits. His lab investigates how the cerebellum encodes temporal information, processes sensory input, and adapts through learning. Key topics include supervised learning algorithms, neural coding in Purkinje cells, and the role of prediction errors in motor adaptation. Publications His research spans themes in cerebellar circuitry, motor learning, and computational modeling. Recent work includes deep learning strategies for cell-type identification and studies on cerebellar modules for predictive control. Grants & Labs Medina leads a lab at Baylor College of Medicine, focusing on experimental and theoretical neuroscience. His work has implications for motor disorders linked to learning deficits, such as ataxia and Parkinson’s disease.

Sheau Ching Chaiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Nutritional Interventions
• Functional Foods
• Dietary Supplements
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sheau Ching Chai is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Behavior & Nutrition Sciences at the University of Delaware College of Health Sciences. She earned her PhD from Florida State University and completed postdoctoral training at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Nutrition Research Institute. As Director of the Nutrition and Health Research Laboratory, her work focuses on functional foods and dietary supplements for chronic disease prevention. Education: PhD from Florida State University Postdoctoral: UNC Nutrition Research Institute Her research explores how plant-derived foods and compounds affect cardiovascular disease , osteoporosis , and cognitive decline , particularly in postmenopausal women and older adults . Clinical trials investigate dried plums , tart cherries , and wild blueberries through anti-inflammatory and antioxidative properties . Grants from the National Institute of Health , Wild Blueberry Association of North America , and Cherry Industry Administrative Board fund these studies. She teaches advanced courses in Nutrition in the Lifespan , Nutrition and Aging , and Macronutrient Metabolism . Lab members include graduate and undergraduate researchers studying functional foods and chronic disease epidemiology . Recent publications highlight nutritional epidemiology trends, while her work on inflammation and oxidative stress mechanisms underpins dietary intervention strategies.

Kristin O'Gradyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Quantitative MRI Methodologies
• Neurological Diseases (Multiple Sclerosis)
• Spinal Cord Imaging
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kristin O'Grady is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Department of Radiology & Radiological Sciences at Vanderbilt University's School of Engineering. Her research focuses on developing quantitative MRI methodologies for the brain and spinal cord, particularly improving spinal cord MRI for neurological diseases like multiple sclerosis. She specializes in diffusion tensor imaging, functional connectivity analysis, and high-field MRI applications. Her work spans advanced imaging techniques including MP2RAGE, susceptibility-weighted MRI, and phase imaging, with a focus on clinical feasibility and disease markers. She has contributed to studies on spinal cord morphometry, paramagnetic rim lesions, and biological interactions affecting CNS structure. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials. Dr. O'Grady collaborates across interdisciplinary teams within the School of Engineering, focusing on translational research in neuroimaging technologies.

Laura Middletonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Neuroscience
• Gerontology
• Public Health
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Laura Middleton is an Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo, specializing in Neuroscience with a focus on dementia, aging, and lifestyle interventions. She leads the Brain and Body Lab, investigating how exercise, nutrition, and sleep impact brain health and cognitive function in older adults and individuals with chronic conditions like stroke. Her work emphasizes co-design approaches with patients and care partners to ensure interventions are accessible and culturally appropriate. Her research spans clinical trials (e.g., LEAD 2.0, SYNERGIC), digital health tools like the Brain Health PRO program, and virtual reality applications for older adult wellbeing. She has pioneered studies on sleep-cognition interactions in chronic stroke recovery and dementia risk reduction strategies. Recent projects include developing the DREAM Toolkit for dementia-inclusive exercise programs and exploring AI-driven risk detection in healthcare settings. Laura’s articles highlight themes of interdisciplinary collaboration, participatory research methods, and translational science bridging lab findings to real-world applications. Her work addresses critical issues like health equity for Indigenous populations and improving access to wellness programs for marginalized groups. She actively contributes to national consortia like the Canadian Consortium on Neurodegeneration in Aging (CCNA).

Nellie Georgiou-Karistianisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuropsychology
• Huntington's Disease
• Friedreich Ataxia
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Nellie Georgiou-Karistianis serves as the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research Training) at Monash University within the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) portfolio, where she leads and shapes the graduate research training agenda. She previously held significant leadership roles as Associate Dean (Graduate Affairs, 2015-2018) and Deputy Dean (Academic and Graduate Affairs, 2019-2021) within the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Science. She heads the Georgiou-Karistianis Experimental Neuropsychology Research Unit within the Turner Institute of Brain and Mental Health and serves as Director of the Huntington's Research Group of Victoria (HRGV). Her research focuses on neurodegenerative disorders, particularly Huntington's disease and Friedreich ataxia. She has pioneered work in discovering novel biomarkers for tracking disease progression that are now used in early drug development. Her research spans cognitive neuroscience, neuroimaging, biomarker development, and cognitive interventions. She has made significant contributions to understanding disease progression at brain, cognitive and motor levels, with work that has informed clinical trials and therapeutic approaches. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on advanced neuroimaging techniques for tracking neurodegenerative processes, machine learning applications for biomarker development, and cognitive interventions for neurodegenerative conditions. Her work increasingly integrates multimodal data analysis and international collaboration to validate imaging biomarkers for clinical trial use. H-index of 57 with over 10,500 citations Editor-in-chief of Journal of Huntington's Disease since 2017 Editor-in-chief of Recent Patents on Biomarkers since 2017 Leadership certification from Harvard University Professor Georgiou-Karistianis has supervised 29 doctoral students to completion, seven of whom received NHMRC ECR Fellowships and one a Fulbright Fellowship. She has secured over $16 million in research funding from competitive government schemes (NHMRC, ARC Linkage) and philanthropic bodies. As Overall Coordinating Principal Investigator, she leads TRACK-FA, an international study with seven academic partners and six industry sponsors across four continents. She leads the Georgiou-Karistianis Experimental Neuropsychology Research Unit and chairs the TRACK-FA Neuroimaging Consortium. Her work involves close collaboration with international research networks including the Huntington's Disease Regulatory Science Consortium (HD-RSC), Critical Path Institute, and the Cure Huntington's Disease Initiative (CHDI, USA) Foundation.

Matthew Giffordمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Animal Physiology
• Evolutionary Ecology
• Herpetology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Matthew Gifford is a Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Central Arkansas. He earned his PhD from Washington University in St. Louis in 2008 and completed postdoctoral research at the University of Minnesota (2008-2009) before joining UCA in 2014. His research examines physiological and ecological adaptations in reptiles and amphibians, with emphasis on thermal biology, life-history evolution, and anthropogenic impacts. Research focuses on: Thermoregulatory strategies in changing environments Life-history responses to human disturbances Nutritional ecology of insectivorous predators Innovative methods for thermal environment quantification His publications demonstrate consistent investigation of ectotherm responses to environmental challenges, with recent work emphasizing climate change impacts, methodological innovations in thermal ecology, and conservation physiology. Courses taught include Animal Physiology, Animal Ecological Physiology, and Structure and Function of the Human Body.

• Cardiology and Cardiovascular Disease
• Physiology and Anatomy
• Sport and Fitness Sciences
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Thomas Gustafsson is a Professor of Clinical Physiology and Senior Physician at Karolinska Institutet, Sweden. He leads the Division of Clinical Physiology within the Department of Laboratory Medicine. His roles include clinician at Karolinska University Hospital and educator across multiple programs at KI, focusing on physiology and clinical physiology training. Education: Medical degree (1994), PhD in Clinical Physiology (2005), and appointment as Professor (2019). Research focuses on skeletal muscle, cardiovascular health, aging, and non-communicable diseases, combining clinical, molecular, and physiological approaches. Key areas include muscle aging mechanisms, heart failure, and hormone therapy effects on body composition. Recent articles emphasize post-COVID-19 muscle dysfunction, transgender health biomarkers, and exercise-induced cardiac adaptations. Active grants include longitudinal studies on muscle aging and pericyte roles in ischemic muscle. Supervised over 14 students, with a focus on translational physiology and clinical research. Labs/Teams: Head of the Division of Clinical Physiology, leading projects on muscle physiology and cardiovascular health. Collaborations include clinical and molecular studies with international teams.