جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Evolution
• Anatomy
• Physiology
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Maria Miara serves as Associate Professor of Biology in the Department of Biology at Brandeis University, where she teaches evolution, physiology, exercise physiology, and evolutionary developmental biology. She founded the Brandeis Human Performance Lab (BHPL), a collaborative initiative bridging biology and athletics to advance student learning and research. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. from McGill University B.Sc. from McGill University Dr. Miara's research centers on comparative morphology, investigating the relationship between biological form and function across species. She specializes in human performance biomechanics, integrating evolutionary principles with physiological analysis to understand athletic movement and adaptation. Her work connects theoretical biology with practical applications in health sciences and athletic training. Her publication record reveals consistent focus on biomechanics and muscle physiology from 2008-2013, featuring experimental studies on locomotion mechanics in diverse species. Key themes include muscle force modeling (goats), motor unit recruitment dynamics, and bone microstructure adaptations related to flight/running (guinea fowl), with implications for evolutionary biology and human performance optimization. Scientific recognition includes: Certificate of Distinction in Teaching, Harvard University (2014) Through the BHPL, Dr. Miara mentors undergraduate researchers in human physiology projects while supporting athletic teams with physiological assessment tools. The lab addresses critical gaps in undergraduate research opportunities and prepares students for health professions through hands-on biomechanics training. The Brandeis Human Performance Lab operates as an interdisciplinary hub where biology students conduct original research on athletic performance, analyze physiological data, and develop skills applicable to physical therapy, physician assistant programs, and public health careers.

Petra Maierمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مهمان

• Materials Engineering
• Biomaterials Science
• Corrosion Science
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Petra Maier serves as a Visiting Professor in the Department of Mechanics, Materials and Component Design within Lund University's Faculty of Engineering. She is also an active member of the LTH Profile Area: Engineering Health, focusing on biomedical applications of advanced materials. Her research centers on magnesium-based biomaterials, with particular expertise in corrosion behavior and mechanical properties of Mg alloys for medical implants. Key interests include: Biodegradable magnesium alloy development Corrosion kinetics in physiological environments Microstructure-property relationships Implant geometry optimization Heat treatment effects on alloy performance Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on translating fundamental materials research into biomedical applications, particularly in orthopedic and neurovascular implants. Her work bridges metallurgical processing with clinical requirements, showing consistent focus on magnesium alloys' degradation behavior and mechanical integrity. No scientific awards were explicitly mentioned in the source materials. Dr. Maier maintains active research collaborations across multiple institutions, with recent publications involving researchers from Germany and the United States. Her work appears primarily in specialized metallurgy conferences and biomaterials journals, indicating strong industry-academia connections in the medical device sector. Her research group focuses on developing next-generation biodegradable implants, with particular attention to controlling corrosion rates through alloy design and surface engineering.

• Surface treatments and modifications
• Thermal spray coatings (plasma spray, HVOF, arc spray, flame spray)
• Thin film coatings (PVD, CVD)
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Prof. Dr. Fatih Üstel , founder and president of the Thermal Spray Research and Application Laboratory (SAU-TESLAB) at Sakarya University , is a leading expert in thermal spray coatings , biomedical materials , and surface engineering . Since joining the Faculty of Engineering’s Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, he has pioneered research in YSZ thermal barrier coatings , hydroxyapatite composites , and industrial coating applications . His work has been recognized through multiple awards, including the 1st Publication Encouragement Award (TÜBİTAK, 2010) DAAD research grants (2003, 2006) 2016 patent for antibacterial nanosilver coatings Prof. Üstel’s recent publications focus on thermal barrier durability , biomedical implant surface treatments , and composite coating innovation . He has secured funding from institutions like TÜBİTAK, DPT, and the Ministry of Industry, while mentoring numerous PhD and Master’s students at SAU-TESLAB. His research emphasizes industry-university collaboration , with projects spanning aerospace , dental implants , and corrosion-resistant industrial coatings .

Daniel Rittelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Experimental mechanics of materials
• Shock physics
• Biomechanics
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Daniel Rittel is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, holding the Zandman Institute Chair in Experimental Mechanics. He heads the Materials Mechanics Center and Tribology Laboratory at Technion. His academic career spans visiting positions at Caltech, Universidad Carlos III (Madrid), and Beijing Institute of Technology, including roles as Honorary Professor and Chair of Excellence. PhD in Materials Science (1988), Hebrew University of Jerusalem Postdoctoral work: Yale University (1988-1990), Ecole Polytechnique (France) (1990-1994) Rittel's research focuses on the thermomechanics and physics of dynamic failure in materials, covering topics like fracture mechanics, adiabatic shear banding, and hysteretic heating. He also contributes to biomechanics research in dental implants. His work involves experimental mechanics, constitutive modeling, and numerical simulations under extreme loading conditions. His recent publications emphasize dynamic thermomechanical conversion in metals, stochastic modeling of bone-implant interfaces, and the interplay between microstructural and thermal softening in shear localization. These studies span materials science, biomedical engineering, and mechanical engineering disciplines. 2021: Acta Biomaterialia - bone-implant interface modeling 2019: Physical Review Letters - thermomechanical conversion reassessment 2017: J. Mech. Phys. Solids - Taylor-Quinney coefficient analysis Scientific honors include: B. Lazan Award (2018), Society of Experimental Mechanics Gili Agostinelli Prize (2015), Torino Academy of Sciences Fellowships: ASME (2015), SEM (2012) Chevalier des Palmes Académiques (2019), France As an academic leader, Rittel served as Deputy Senior Vice President (2011-2018) and Senate member (2008) at Technion. He advises doctoral students at Beijing Institute of Technology and contributes to academia through editorial roles in journals like Mechanics of Materials and International Journal of Impact Engineering . He leads the Dynamic Fracture Laboratory at Technion and collaborates with institutions such as Universidad Carlos III (Madrid), Caltech, and University of Innsbruck through visiting positions and fellowships.

Martin Englundمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Orthopaedics
• Osteoarthritis
• Musculoskeletal Epidemiology
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Martin Englund is Professor of Orthopaedics at Lund University, Sweden, and serves as consultant supervisor and project manager of the Lund OsteoArthritis Division . He is also a member of the EpiHealth: Epidemiology for Health and LU Profile Area: Proactive Ageing initiatives. Research Interests Prof. Englund’s research group targets musculoskeletal diseases—particularly osteoarthritis—across the entire translational spectrum, from molecules to populations. Using tissue biobanking, advanced MRI, proteomics and nationwide health registers, the team investigates: Etiology, natural history and prediction of knee osteoarthritis Meniscal and ACL injuries as drivers of OA Structural imaging biomarkers and health-economics of OA care Multidisciplinary prevention strategies aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals Recent Publication Trends Between 2024 and 2025, his 15 most recent articles reveal an intensified focus on early knee OA classification, imaging biomarkers (T2, QSM, micro-CT), long-term outcomes after ACL and meniscal injury, the cost-effectiveness of surgery versus exercise therapy, and the molecular microenvironment of cartilage and meniscus tissue. These works combine advanced imaging, large-scale longitudinal cohorts and interventional trials to redefine early diagnosis and preventive treatment paradigms. Awards & Recognition International Élise Jourdevant Prize, Osteoarthritis Foundation (2018) Young Investigator Award (2012) Clinical Investigator Award (2011) Research Leadership & Grants He currently leads 15 active projects with total funding from Swedish Research Council, ALF, Alfred Österlund Foundation, Swedish Rheumatology Association and CIF. Major programmes include: EpiMusc2 (2025-2045): population registers for musculoskeletal disease epidemiology Spontaneous healing after ACL injury (2025-2026): sports medicine research funded by CIF Artros: Molekyl, struktur, patient och samhälle (2023-2026): translational OA research Infrastructure & Team As manager of the Lund OsteoArthritis Division he oversees biobanking facilities, high-field MRI protocols and multidisciplinary research staff. The division hosts doctoral students, post-docs and international collaborators in orthopaedics, radiology, molecular biology and health economics.

Nele Famaeyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biomechanics
• Soft Tissue Biomechanics
• Cardiovascular System Modeling
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Nele Famaey is an Associate Professor at KU Leuven's Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Sciences, where she leads the Soft Tissue Biomechanics research group. She also serves as a visiting professor at Ghent University's BioMMeda group and has been the coordinator of FIBEr (KU Leuven Core Facility for Biomechanical Experiments) since 2017. Her leadership extends to roles as division head of FIBEr Division and subdivision head of Subdivision FIBEr General. Her primary research focuses on the biomechanics of damage, growth, and remodeling phenomena in soft biological tissues, particularly in the cardiovascular system, cartilage, and brain. She employs a combined approach integrating experimental mechanical characterization with nonlinear constitutive and numerical modeling to support clinical decision-making through in silico simulations. Her research spans: Biomechanical analysis of damage, growth and remodeling in soft biological tissues Nonlinear constitutive and numerical modeling of mechanobiological behavior Experimental characterization of material properties of soft biological tissues Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on cardiovascular biomechanics, particularly arterial tissue modeling, aortic aneurysms, and the Ross procedure for heart valve replacement. Her research increasingly incorporates advanced computational methods including multiscale modeling, machine learning approaches, and in silico clinical trials. There is also growing interest in additive manufacturing applications for biomimetic materials and the mechanical properties of novel biomaterials like mycelium-based products. Dr. Famaey leads multiple significant research projects running from 2024-2029 as Promotor, focusing on arterial wall remodeling, cardiovascular material characterization, and risk assessment for aortic aneurysms. Her leadership extends to membership in the iSi Health Institute and participation in faculty and departmental councils. She teaches a comprehensive range of courses spanning fundamental mechanics, tissue mechanics, numerical modeling in biomedical engineering, and medical technology design, demonstrating her commitment to educating the next generation of biomedical engineers.

Krishnagoud Mandaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Computational Biomechanics
• Nonlinear Solid Mechanics
• Biomaterials
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Dr. Krishnagoud Manda is a Lecturer in the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Queen’s University Belfast (UK), specializing in computational biomechanics, biomaterials, and tissue engineering. His research focuses on 3D biofabrication of scaffolds, mechanobiology, and multiscale modeling of bone and cartilage. He accepts PhD applications in bone/cartilage tissue engineering, mechanobiology, and computational mechanics. Education: M.Tech (IIT Delhi, India), PhD (KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden) Prior roles: Postdoctoral Research Associate (University of Edinburgh), Senior Research Associate (University of Portsmouth) Teaching: Coordinates modules in Mathematics (MEE1001) and Laboratory Programme 1 (MEE1011), and lectures on Mechanical Properties of Materials (MTS7002) Key research areas: Bioresorbable scaffolds, nonlinear viscoelasticity, in vitro tissue regeneration, predictive mechanobiological models Collaborations: Active in international bioengineering conferences, peer-review work for journals like Nature Scientific Reports and The Knee

Ryan Jacksonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار بالینی

• Hematology
• Pathology
• Transfusion Medicine
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Ryan Jackson, M.D., Ph.D., M.Eng. serves as Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Pathology at City of Hope, where he also co-directs the Stem Cell Processing Laboratory as Co-medical and Co-technical Director. Board-certified in anatomic and clinical pathology, blood banking/transfusion medicine, and hematopathology, his clinical expertise focuses on transfusion medicine and hematopoietic disorders. Education: Doctor of Medicine (2015), Stanford University Doctor of Philosophy (2014), Stanford University Residency: Anatomic and Clinical Pathology (2015-2019), Stanford University School of Medicine Fellowship: Transfusion Medicine (2019-2020), Stanford University Fellowship: Hematopathology (2020-2022), City of Hope Dr. Jackson's research integrates optical coherence tomography (OCT) for laryngeal/oral pathology imaging with hematopoietic stem cell transplantation outcomes. His work spans diagnostic innovation in vocal fold disorders, transfusion medicine safety during pandemics, and age-related hematopoietic changes. Current investigations focus on stem cell processing optimization and normocellularity standards in bone marrow pathology, reflecting his dual expertise in laboratory medicine and clinical hematology. His 14 publications since 2005 demonstrate sustained contributions to laryngeal imaging technology and transplantation medicine, with recent high-impact work on age-dependent normocellularity (2023) and Ph-like ALL outcomes (2021). The research portfolio reveals strong collaboration with surgical teams for OCT integration and translational applications in hematopathology. Professional Activities: Co-Director, Stem Cell Processing Laboratory (SCPL) Performs percussion with Stanford Afro-Latin Jazz Ensemble San Francisco Marathon participant

Laurent Karim Bélandمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computational material science
• Machine learning applied to materials science
• atom-scale simulations
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Laurent Karim Béland is an Associate Professor in Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario. His research employs computational methods including atom-scale simulations, machine learning, and physical chemistry to study materials for nuclear applications, bone fracture, and clay/cement systems. Education: PhD in Physics, Université de Montréal (2014) BSc in Physics, Université de Montréal (2008) Dr. Béland's expertise spans computational materials science with focus on machine learning for materials, atom-scale simulations, and physical chemistry. His work addresses nuclear materials (zirconium hydrides), biomaterials (bone fracture), and environmental materials (clay for waste containment). He develops multi-scale models from quantum mechanics to solid mechanics. Recent publications highlight trends in machine learning interatomic potentials, amorphous materials simulation, and radiation effects in nuclear materials. Key areas include high entropy alloys, zirconium alloys for nuclear cladding, and neural networks for electron microscopy analysis. Scientific Awards: No awards mentioned in the provided text. Dr. Béland leads the Béland Lab, advising graduate students in computational materials science. Specific student names and grant details were not provided. The Béland Lab collaborates with Queen's Reactor Materials Testing Laboratory and the Center for Advanced Computing (Compute Canada), utilizing supercomputing to model materials across length and time scales from nanometers to meters.

• Medical Imaging
• Focused Ultrasound
• Thermal Therapies
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Henrik Odéen, PhD, is a researcher affiliated with the University of Utah, specializing in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and its integration with thermal therapies like focused ultrasound. His work bridges physics, biomedical engineering, and clinical applications. MSc in Engineering Physics, Lund Institute of Technology PhD in Physics, University of Utah Dr. Odéen's research focuses on advancing MR thermometry, acoustic radiation force imaging, and MR-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) for both transcranial and breast-specific applications. His innovations address challenges in temperature accuracy, tissue elasticity mapping, and real-time treatment monitoring. Recent publications highlight his leadership in developing ethylene glycol-based MR thermometry, improving blood-spinal cord barrier permeability quantification, and exploring deep brain ultrasonic neuromodulation. He holds multiple patents related to MRgFUS systems, B0 drift correction, and skin-cooling technologies. Expertise in MR temperature imaging Applications in neuroscience (essential tremor, spinal cord injury) and oncology Collaborations in preclinical and clinical MRgFUS platforms

• Neuroengineering
• Ultrasound Neuromodulation
• Medical Imaging
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Taylor Webb, PhD, is a Research Fellow at the University of Utah in the Department of Radiology & Imaging Sciences. His work focuses on non-invasive deep brain interventions using ultrasound, combining MRI/CT imaging with acoustic modeling to improve transcranial targeting. Primary Affiliation: University of Utah - Radiology & Imaging Sciences Education: PhD from Stanford University, MS & BS from Brigham Young University Dr. Webb's research explores ultrasonic neuromodulation , deep brain stimulation , and transcranial imaging . He develops systems for remote neural circuit modulation and investigates skull acoustic properties to optimize therapeutic ultrasound. Recent publications (2022-2025) emphasize ultrasound propagation , skull phase aberration correction , and multifocal neuromodulation . His work bridges neuroengineering and medical imaging , with applications in Brain Stimul and J Neural Eng . His academic collaborations span Brigham Young University , Stanford University , and University of Utah , with technical contributions to IEEE Trans Ultrason Ferroelectr Freq Control , Sci Rep , and Brain Stimul .

Peter B. Noëlمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computed Tomography (CT) Technology
• Photon-counting CT
• 3D Printed CT Phantoms
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Peter B. Noël is an Associate Professor of Radiology at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania. He serves as Director of CT Research in the Department of Radiology, Co-Director of the Center for Imaging Research with Radiation in Radiology (CIR³), and Director of the Computed Tomography Center (CTC). His research focuses on advancing x-ray and computed tomography (CT) technology with emphasis on clinical translation of novel imaging methods. Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Department of Radiology Director of CT Research Co-Director, Center for Imaging Research with Radiation in Radiology (CIR³) Director, Computed Tomography Center (CTC) Dr. Noël's research interests span multiple areas of medical imaging technology development: Harmonization of hardware and software in CT systems for integrated clinical solutions Photon-counting CT technology development and clinical implementation 3D printed CT phantoms for evaluation and standardization Patient-specific lung phantoms for respiratory motion applications Basic x-ray physics including phase-contrast and dark-field imaging Quantitative spectral CT imaging and thermometry His publication record includes more than 190 peer-reviewed publications in international journals and a patent portfolio in x-ray and CT imaging. Dr. Noël's recent work demonstrates a strong focus on spectral CT applications, phantom development, and clinical translation of novel CT technologies. His research spans from fundamental physics to clinical implementation, with particular emphasis on quantitative imaging, artifact reduction, and patient-specific modeling. Dr. Noël has made significant contributions to understanding photon-counting CT stability, spectral quantification methods, and the development of advanced CT phantoms. His work on PixelPrint technology represents a major innovation in creating lifelike, patient-specific imaging phantoms that bridge the gap between engineering innovation and clinical application. His laboratory works closely with clinicians to ensure that technological innovations directly address clinical needs. Current research projects include developing deformable CT phantoms for respiratory motion applications, investigating cardiovascular applications of photon-counting CT, and creating advanced methods for metal artifact reduction in spectral CT.

• Solid Mechanics
• Acoustics
• Elasticity
• +۸ مورد دیگر

William J Parnell is a Professor of Applied Mathematics at the University of Manchester, where he leads the Mathematics of Waves and Materials (MWM) research group. He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Wave Motion and Associate Editor for the Quarterly Journal of Mechanics and Applied Mathematics and International Journal of Solids and Structures . His research bridges fundamental applied mathematics with applications in industrial and biomedical fields. Design of microstructured materials, metamaterials, and syntactic foams Wave propagation in complex media Mathematical modeling of soft tissue and bone MWM collaborates with Thales UK and has secured funding from the EPSRC, Leverhulme Trust, Royal Society, and industry. In 2019, Parnell launched the Manchester Materials Modelling Centre (M3C) to further interdisciplinary research. His scientific awards include the Whitehead Prize (2019) from the London Mathematical Society. He has held EPSRC Fellowships, including the NEMESIS project (2014–2019), and an EPSRC Fellowship extension focused on novel microstructured materials.

• Biomaterials
• Bioactive Glasses
• Tissue Engineering
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Michał Dziadek is a researcher at Jagiellonian University specializing in biomaterials and tissue engineering. With 13 publications and 295 citations, his work focuses on developing innovative biomaterial solutions for medical applications. Dr. Dziadek's research spans multiple areas within biomaterials science: Development of bioactive glass composites for tissue engineering Antibacterial properties of polymer-based medical materials Wound healing applications using novel biomaterial formulations 3D-printed implants with enhanced biological properties Drug delivery systems using natural compounds and polyphenols His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on translating biomaterial research into practical medical applications, with particular emphasis on wound healing, bone regeneration, and infection prevention. The research shows increasing sophistication in material design, with recent work incorporating nanotechnology, composite materials, and advanced manufacturing techniques like 3D printing. His most notable recent work includes the 2025 study on Keratin-TMAO dressings for diabetic wound healing, which explores macrophage polarization and signaling pathways. Dr. Dziadek has collaborated extensively with researchers across Poland and internationally, particularly with colleagues at Jagiellonian University and other Polish research institutions. His frequent co-authors include Dziadek K, Cholewa-Kowalska K, and Ziąbka M, suggesting he is part of a well-established research group focused on biomaterials development and application. His work bridges materials science, biology, and clinical medicine, positioning him as a contributor to the growing field of advanced biomaterials for healthcare applications. The interdisciplinary nature of his research is evident in publications spanning journals focused on materials science, biomedical engineering, and clinical applications.

Adél Lenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neutron Scattering
• Materials Science
• Nanostructures
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Adél Len is an Assistant Professor at the University of Pécs, Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, with a focus on neutron scattering techniques and nanostructural research. She has held positions at the Wigner Research Centre for Physics (2001-2018) and the Centre for Energy Research (2018-present). Her work bridges materials science, structural analysis, and cultural heritage preservation. PhD in Nuclear Chemistry (Eötvös Loránd University, 2010) Habilitation (University of Pécs, 2023) Her research involves Small-Angle Neutron Scattering (SANS) for studying nanostructures in materials, including cement hydration, carbon composites, aerogels, and archaeological samples. She has led the Nanostructural Research with Neutrons group since 2015 and contributed to EU FP7 NMI3 ACCESS and IPERION CH projects. Her recent publications highlight advancements in SANS data interpretation, polymer-CNT nanocomposites, and biomedical applications of silica xerogels. She supervises PhD students and teaches courses on Mechanics, Materials Science, and Physics at the University of Pécs.