جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Neuroimaging
• Pain Mechanisms
• Placebo/Nocebo Effects
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Christian Büchel is a Professor in the Department of Neurology and Experimental Neurobiology at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (UKE). He holds a faculty position within the Medical Faculty of Hamburg University. His research focuses on understanding brain mechanisms underlying pain, placebo/nocebo effects, and psychiatric disorders using advanced neuroimaging techniques. He leads studies on brain-body interactions, developmental neuroscience, and translational neurology. Key research areas include structural and functional MRI investigations of pain modulation, addiction, and stress responses. He has contributed to multi-center neuroimaging studies and pioneered methods for spinal cord imaging. His work integrates cognitive neuroscience principles with clinical applications, particularly in chronic pain management and mental health. Büchel's recent studies explore how environmental factors (e.g., urban green spaces) influence brain structure, and he investigates neural correlates of resilience to substance use in adolescents. He collaborates internationally on projects like the IMAGEN study and the ENIGMA consortium, emphasizing reproducibility in neuroimaging research. His publications span over 20 years, with a focus on brain network dynamics, decision-making processes, and translational neuroscience. He actively contributes to developing open-access neuroimaging standards and has authored seminal papers on placebo mechanisms and brain plasticity.

Adrià Muntaner Masمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Physical Education
• Health Sciences
• Educational Sciences
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Adrià Muntaner Mas is a Full Professor in the Department of Pedagogy and Specific Didactics at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), specializing in the Didactics of Body Expression. He has held this position since 2013 and currently serves as Vice-Rector for Campus and Healthy University at UIB. His academic training includes a PhD in Educational Sciences (2016) and degrees in Physical Education and Sports Sciences. Diploma in Physical Education Teaching (2010), UIB Bachelor's in Physical Activity and Sports Sciences (2012), INEFC PhD in Education (2016), UIB His research focuses on the effects of physical activity/exercise on physical and mental health across populations, particularly school-aged children. He has published over 40 articles and participated in 20+ research projects, including international collaborations in Melbourne. Recent work examines acute physical activity impacts on academic outcomes and gender disparities in PE engagement. Dr. Muntaner has taught over 1,300 hours at UIB, led Erasmus teaching exchanges in Sweden, and coordinated practicum programs for Primary Education degrees. He directs the Vice-Rector's Office for Healthy University and Campus initiatives, emphasizing lifestyle promotion and institutional health policies. He contributes to journals as associate editor and collaborates with research groups GICAFE, PROFITH, and BATLAB. His projects include EU Horizon 2020 funding and Ministry of Science grants for studies on ADHD, obesity, and educational interventions.

Eunsik Kimمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ergonomics
• Biomechanics
• Human Factors Engineering
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Eunsik Kim is a Professor at the University of Windsor , holding a position in the Department of Mechanical, Automotive, and Materials Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering . His research focuses on ergonomics, occupational safety, and biomechanics, with applications in automotive design, workplace safety, and human-machine interaction. He leads the Occupational Safety and Ergonomics research lab , where students explore real-world solutions for challenges such as driver fatigue, musculoskeletal risks in manual labor, and automation in agriculture. Key research interests include: Ergonomics : Optimizing workstation designs, automotive seating, and anti-vibration tools Biomechanics : Analyzing human posture, musculoskeletal loading, and workplace ergonomics Machine Learning : Developing AI-driven systems for posture recognition, workload prediction, and task automation Autonomous Vehicles : Investigating human factors in driving automation and takeover scenarios Education Innovation : Gamification in engineering labs to enhance student motivation and learning Collaborations include projects with Ewha Womans University (South Korea) on autonomous vehicle comfort and a prototype robotic system for mushroom harvesting. His work often bridges theoretical research with practical applications, addressing both industry and academic challenges. Awards and Recognition: Students Ilfeoma Michael and Elnaz Akhavan Rezaee received accolades at the Association of Canadian Ergonomists conference for their lab research Advising and Grants: Professor Kim mentors students in interdisciplinary projects, focusing on ergonomics, robotics, and AI. His research has led to innovations in workplace safety and automated systems, supported by institutional and collaborative funding. Labs/Teams: The Occupational Safety and Ergonomics Lab and partnerships with South Korean institutions drive cutting-edge studies in automotive safety, robotics, and human factors engineering.

Sam Taylorمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Poetry
• Creative Writing
• Memoir
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sam Taylor serves as Associate Professor and Creative Writing Director in the Department of English at Wichita State University's Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. An acclaimed poet with three critically recognized books, his work engages with spirituality, ecological crises, and political landscapes through lyrical and experimental forms. His research centers on Poetry and Creative Writing , characterized by ecological urgency , spiritual inquiry , and political engagement . Taylor's verse blends personal narrative with societal critique, exemplified by themes like plastic pollution in "[THE AFTERLIFE]" and extinction narratives in "The Book of Endings." His writing consistently confronts contemporary precarity while maintaining lyrical precision. Publication trends reveal deepening exploration of ecological degradation and imperial critique , evolving from spiritual unity in Body of the World (2005) to urgent political ecology in Nude Descending an Empire (2014), culminating in the hybrid memoir-verse format of The Book of Fools (2021). His work consistently interrogates humanity's relationship with power, nature, and artistic responsibility. Award highlights include: Dobie Paisano Fellowship and Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Prize Anne Halley Prize and Amy Lowell Poetry Traveling Scholarship Residencies at Yaddo, Djerassi, Ucross, Studios at Key West, and Vermont Studio Center As MFA Program Director, Taylor mentors emerging writers while maintaining his creative practice. His residencies and fellowships directly support sustained literary production, with recent works emerging from Vermont Studio Center and Ucross residencies. Kansas-based gardening practice informs his ecological poetics. Though no formal labs exist, his "wild garden in Kansas" functions as a living laboratory for ecological observation that permeates his poetry, notably in depictions of flora and environmental decay.

• Clinical Psychology
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Depression Research
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Robin B. Jarrett is a licensed, board-certified clinical psychologist at UT Southwestern Medical Center's Department of Psychiatry. She directs the Psychosocial Research and Depression Clinic, which has received continuous funding from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) since 1989. Her clinical work focuses on short-term, evidence-based psychotherapy with specialization in cognitive behavioral therapy for patients with mood and related disorders. UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Psychiatry Director, Psychosocial Research and Depression Clinic (since 1989) NIMH-funded research program Board Certified in Clinical Psychology Dr. Jarrett's research program centers on understanding the role of psychosocial factors in the course of health and illness, particularly in mood disorders. She has dedicated her career to developing and testing cognitive therapy approaches for depression treatment and prevention of relapse. Her work examines various aspects including cognitive therapy skills acquisition, symptom trajectories during treatment, personality factors in depression, and comparative efficacy of different treatment approaches. She has made significant contributions to understanding how psychosocial factors influence depression outcomes and how cognitive therapy can be optimized for preventing relapse. Analysis of Dr. Jarrett's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on cognitive therapy for recurrent depression, with particular attention to treatment mechanisms, predictors of outcome, and methods for personalizing treatment. Her work often examines how specific cognitive therapy skills impact treatment outcomes and how to identify patients who would benefit most from continuation phase treatment to prevent relapse. She has developed measures like the Skills of Cognitive Therapy (SoCT) to assess patient comprehension and use of cognitive therapy techniques. Dr. Jarrett has mentored numerous researchers who frequently appear as co-authors on her publications, including Vittengl JR, Clark LA, and Thase ME. Her NIMH-funded research program has produced a substantial body of work examining both acute and continuation phase cognitive therapy for depression. Dr. Jarrett welcomes collaborators and trainees dedicated to understanding the role of psychosocial factors in health and illness, particularly in mood and related disorders. Her Psychosocial Research and Depression Clinic serves as a hub for research on cognitive therapy mechanisms and relapse prevention strategies.

Zhenfei Liuمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Theoretical Chemistry
• Computational Materials Science
• Energy Conversion
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Zhenfei Liu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Wayne State University, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on theoretical and computational studies of electronic structure at molecule-substrate interfaces and nanostructured materials. Key areas include developing new electronic structure methods, studying functional materials for energy conversion, and analyzing charge transport in molecular junctions. He holds a B.S. from Peking University (2007), a Ph.D. in theoretical chemistry from UC Irvine (2012), and completed a postdoc at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (2012–2018). His work is supported by grants from NSF, DOE, ACS, and the Sloan Foundation. Research interests emphasize first-principles methods for predicting energy conversion mechanisms in quantum dots, metal-organic frameworks, and 2D materials. He explores charge transport properties in molecular junctions and defects' impact on material performance. Notable awards include the 2024 Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship and NSF CAREER Award. He teaches advanced courses in quantum chemistry and statistical thermodynamics, and leads the Liu Group at WSU.

Jessica Barkerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Medieval Art
• Sculpture
• Funerary Art
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jessica Barker is a Senior Lecturer in Medieval Art History at The Courtauld Institute of Art, specializing in sculpture and funerary art. She holds degrees from the University of Oxford and The Courtauld Institute of Art, where she was a Henry Moore Postdoctoral Fellow. Her research focuses on northern Europe and the Iberian Peninsula, exploring themes like the macabre, gender, materiality, and the body in medieval art. Her major works include *Stone Fidelity: Marriage and Emotion in Medieval Tomb Sculpture* (2020), winner of prestigious awards, and co-edited *Revisiting the Monument* (2016). She has published widely in journals like *Art Bulletin*, *Art History*, and *The Sculpture Journal*. Current projects include co-curating *The Rule: Shaping Lives* (2026) and researching Portuguese *padrões* columns. She advises PhD students on topics like medieval manuscripts, measurement relics, and golden representations of the dead. Awards include the 2021 International Centre of Medieval Art Prize and 2022 Historians of British Art Award. She contributes to initiatives like the Sculptural Processes Group and serves on editorial boards. Her work bridges artistic innovation, material culture, and interdisciplinary approaches to medieval monuments.

Irwin J. Kurlandمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Metabolic Flexibility
• Diabetes Research
• Stable Isotope Metabolomics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Irwin J. Kurland is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine (Endocrinology) at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He directs the Stable Isotope Metabolomics Core within the Diabetes Research Center. His research focuses on understanding metabolic inflexibility in diabetes and its relationship to insulin resistance, leveraging advanced stable isotope-based flux methodologies combined with 'omics approaches. Dr. Kurland’s work integrates GC/MS profiling, metabolomics, and proteomics to dissect tissue-specific metabolic networks and their regulatory mechanisms, particularly involving acetyl CoA signaling and protein acetylation. Research Interests: Dr. Kurland investigates how metabolic dysregulation impacts cellular signaling pathways, emphasizing the role of acetyl CoA as a metabolic sensor. His lab develops tiered frameworks for metabolic analysis, starting with whole-body phenotyping (e.g., HR-dGTT tests) to guide multi-omic studies. Key areas include: Metabolic flexibility and fuel switching Acetylation-driven enzyme regulation Animal models of insulin resistance (e.g., PPAR alpha-null, MKR mice) Systems biology approaches to diabesity Publications Highlight: Dr. Kurland has contributed to seminal studies on Sirt6’s role in glucose homeostasis, lipogenesis regulation via CDK8, and the metabolic acetylome’s role in fuel switching. His work bridges basic research with translational applications, including patented methodologies like the hepatic recycling deuterated glucose tolerance test (HR-dGTT). Labs/Teams: As director of the Stable Isotope Metabolomics Core, he oversees cutting-edge facilities for flux phenotyping and metabolomic analysis. Collaborations with labs such as Accili, Haeusler, and Mostoslavsky expand his research into integrative metabolic networks and epigenetic regulation.

Karoline Disserمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Applied Analysis
• Theory of PDEs
• Mathematical Fluid Dynamics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Karoline Disser is a Professor of Analysis at the Institute of Mathematics, Universität Kassel, within Faculty 10: Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Her research focuses on applied analysis and partial differential equations, particularly in fluid dynamics, fluid-structure interaction, and complex flow systems. She holds a PhD from TU Darmstadt (2009) and habilitation from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (2017). Her teaching includes advanced courses in calculus of variations, function spaces, and mathematical fluid dynamics, spanning institutions like TU Darmstadt, HHU Düsseldorf, and TU Berlin. Research interests encompass reaction-diffusion systems, elliptic/parabolic regularity, and variational methods for evolution equations. Recent publications (2016–2022) address fluid-structure interaction, semiconductor equations, and multiscale chemical reaction modeling. Her work emphasizes rigorous mathematical analysis with applications in engineering and geophysical systems. No awards are listed, but her contributions reflect interdisciplinary engagement in applied mathematics and continuum mechanics.

Matthias Hieberمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Partial Differential Equations
• Fluid Dynamics
• Evolution Equations
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Matthias Hieber is a Professor of Applied Analysis at the Fachbereich Mathematik, Technische Universität Darmstadt. His research focuses on Partial Differential Equations, Fluid Dynamics, Evolution Equations, and Harmonic Analysis. He leads the Applied Analysis research group and contributes to interdisciplinary projects involving geophysical fluid models. His editorial roles include Editor-in-Chief of Differential and Integral Equations and involvement with journals like Evolution Equations and Control Theory . Recent teaching activities include courses on Partial Differential Equations and Functional Analysis. He collaborates on DFG-funded projects analyzing nonlinear PDEs in geophysical contexts and liquid crystal dynamics. His work bridges pure mathematics with applications in fluid mechanics and climate modeling. Education: Doctorate in Mathematics (not explicitly stated, inferred from academic rank) Labs/Teams: Applied Analysis Research Group Grants: DFG Research Group on Geophysical Fluid Models, Humboldt Fellowship for Dr. Arnab Roy Research highlights include global well-posedness studies for the primitive equations and stochastic fluid models, analysis of liquid crystal dynamics, and rigorous justification of hydrostatic approximations. His contributions to operator theory and semigroup methods underpin many results in fluid dynamics and PDE analysis.

• Security Studies
• Defense Systems
• International Relations
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Oliver Bakreski is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Philosophy, University St. Cyril and Methodius in Skopje, where he has held academic roles since 1998. He leads the Institute for Security, Defence and Peace and has served as Vice Dean for Teaching since 2017. His career includes roles such as Head of Postgraduate Studies in Security (2007–2014) and Head of the Institute (2014–2017). Bakreski holds a PhD in Security Studies (2005) and has authored/co-authored over 20 publications in security, defense, and policy analysis. Education: Bachelor’s degree (1998), Faculty of Philosophy. Master’s degree (2002), same institution. Doctorate (2005) on 'Coordination of state bodies in the function of effective defense and Euro-Atlantic integration.' Research Interests: Security sector reform, critical infrastructure protection, democratic governance of security institutions, and Balkan regional dynamics. His work emphasizes public-private partnerships, cybersecurity, and defense policy coordination. Articles Trends: Recent publications focus on cybersecurity threats, urban security management, and critical infrastructure protection in Macedonia. Earlier works address defense policy coordination, political party roles in defense systems, and Balkan security challenges. Professional Activities: Member of editorial boards for 'Security Dialogues' and 'Contemporary Macedonian Defense.' Participated in EU Macedonia's Expert Council for Private Security (2015–2019) and chaired national security-sector commissions. Active in over 20 international conferences across Europe. Labs/Teams: Leads the Institute for Security, Defence and Peace, organizing annual international conferences on security topics since 2014.

Gustavo Scuseriaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Quantum Chemistry
• Electronic Structure Theory
• Strong Correlation
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Gustavo Scuseria is the Robert A. Welch Professor of Chemistry, Professor of Physics and Astronomy, and Professor of Materials Science and NanoEngineering at Rice University . He is a leading figure in computational quantum chemistry , with seminal contributions to electronic structure theory , coupled cluster methods , and density functional theory (DFT) functionals like HSE and PBE0. His research spans strong correlation , symmetry-projection techniques , and quantum computing applications . Education: PhD in Physics (1983) from University of Buenos Aires Research: Pioneered linear scaling quantum methods , developed HSE functional for semiconductor band gaps, and advanced symmetry-projected wave function approaches Awards: Feynman Prize in Nanotechnology, Humboldt Research Award, Guggenheim Fellowship, and multiple Fellowships from ACS, APS, and RSC Software Contributions: Key developer of Gaussian suite and TURBOMOLE implementations His recent publications focus on symmetry-projected methods for spin systems, dualities in electron correlation , and quantum computing applications . Collaborations with institutions like Los Alamos National Laboratory and Max-Planck Institute have shaped his interdisciplinary approach. Scuseria's work remains foundational for quantum chemistry software and materials science research.

• Quantum Physics
• Condensed Matter Physics
• Functional Renormalization Group Methods
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sabine Andergassen is an Associate Professor at TU Wien, affiliated with the Machine Learning Research Group (E194-06). Her work bridges quantum physics and computational methods, focusing on strongly correlated electron systems and functional renormalization group (fRG) techniques. She collaborates across disciplines, integrating machine learning with quantum system analysis. Her research emphasizes the Hubbard model, exploring pseudogap phenomena, Mott transitions, and computational tools for lattice systems. She develops efficient fRG methods and modular code frameworks for lattice fermion simulations. Her interdisciplinary projects combine solid-state physics with information systems engineering. Key topics include quantum many-body systems, renormalization techniques, and computational physics applications. She actively contributes to conferences and publishes on topics ranging from single-boson-exchange fRG to cluster extensions in DMF²RG.

• Trauma Psychology
• Childhood Maltreatment
• Clinical Psychology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Monique Pfaltz is a Professor at Mid Sweden University's Department of Psychology and Social Work (PSO). Her research focuses on trauma psychology, childhood maltreatment, and mental health interventions, with emphasis on social functioning, emotional regulation, and clinical outcomes. She leads projects like the Child Trauma Network and studies body-oriented treatments for trauma-related symptoms. Her work explores how adverse childhood experiences impact interpersonal relationships, facial expression recognition, and physiological responses. Key themes include cross-cultural analyses of maltreatment effects, resilience mechanisms, and validated psychological scales (e.g., Emotion Reactivity Scale, Intimacy Scale). Publications highlight trauma's influence on social distance preferences, depression, and PTSD symptom severity. She collaborates globally, addressing refugee mental health and scalable interventions like Problem Management Plus (PM+). Grants and projects emphasize preventive strategies for allostatic load, cultural variability in trauma responses, and psychosocial support systems. Her research bridges clinical practice and theoretical models in trauma psychology.

Sherri Irvinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Aesthetics
• Philosophy of Race
• Philosophy of Visual Art
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Sherri Irvin is Presidential Research Professor of Philosophy and Women's and Gender Studies at the University of Oklahoma, where she serves as Senior Associate Dean of the Graduate College. She holds a PhD from Princeton University and focuses on aesthetics, philosophy of race, and intersections between aesthetics and justice. Her work examines contemporary art ontology, body aesthetics, and everyday aesthetic experiences. PhD, Princeton University Presidential Research Professor of Philosophy and Women's and Gender Studies Senior Associate Dean of Graduate College, University of Oklahoma Her research investigates how rules constitute contemporary artworks, as seen in her book Immaterial: Rules in Contemporary Art (Oxford 2022) and edited collection Body Aesthetics (Oxford 2016). Current projects analyze aesthetic blight, embodiment practices, and justice intersections. Recent publications (2022-2025) span topics from Taylor Swift's re-recordings as conceptual art to mental health in aesthetic experiences. Her work has appeared in Journal of Aesthetics and Art Criticism , Estetika , and edited volumes on collaborative art and mental health aesthetics. Key Scientific Awards Big Idea Challenge Grant (2021-2023) 30th Anniversary Feminist Caucus Prize (2020) Humanities Forum Fellowship (2018-2019) Franklin Research Grant (2013) American Society for Aesthetics Prizes Irvin contributes to Journal of Aesthetics and Philosophy Compass editorial boards. Her courses include Survey of Aesthetics, Philosophy and Race, and Seminars on Social Construction and Contemporary Art.