جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

Mike Bootsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Infectious Disease Ecology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Parasitology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mike Boots is the Chair of Integrative Biology and Trevor J. McMinn Endowed Professor at the University of California, Berkeley. He leads the Boots Lab within the Department of Integrative Biology, focusing on the ecology, epidemiology, and evolution of infectious diseases. His research integrates evolutionary theory, experimental systems, and epidemiological modeling to address challenges in human and agricultural disease management. Research Interests: Boots specializes in understanding how parasites and pathogens evolve in response to ecological and spatial factors, with a focus on host-parasite coevolution, tolerance vs. resistance mechanisms, and the application of evolutionary principles to disease control. Key systems include squirrel poxvirus, TB in wildlife, honeybee varroa mite interactions, and dengue fever. Lab Activities: The Boots Lab is committed to equity and antiracism in academia, as outlined in their Statement of Values . They collaborate globally to ensure ethical research practices and equitable representation in science. The lab actively engages in outreach programs to promote STEM education and community science literacy. Publications: Boots has authored influential studies on topics such as malaria control strategies, deformed wing virus in honeybees, and the evolutionary dynamics of virulence. His work bridges theoretical and applied research, with implications for public health, wildlife conservation, and agricultural sustainability.

• Data Science
• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence

Armen Pischdotchian is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Cumberlands in Kentucky and Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston. As a Data Scientist at IBM , he conducts workshops for academic and corporate clients, integrating his expertise in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence into teaching and professional development. Outside traditional academia, Armen is an ISSA certified personal trainer , specializing in resistance exercises for senior adults. He also organizes a summer boot camp for children , teaching basic carpentry skills through hands-on tree house construction projects.

Nancy Tennantمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Innovation
• Leadership
• Organization Change
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Dr. Nancy Tennant is an Adjunct Professor of Leadership at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and an instructor at the University of Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business. As CEO of Innovation Universe® and a best-selling author, she pioneers enterprise strategies for innovation and leadership transformation. Businessweek named her one of the world's 25 Innovation Champions, and she frequently addresses global audiences including NASA, Harvard University, and international innovation forums. Her educational background includes: Bachelor of Sociology, West Virginia University Master of Industrial Relations, West Virginia University Doctorate in Organizational Behavior/Human Resource Development, George Washington University (Dissertation: "Global Integrating Mechanisms and Global Dominant Logic: Managers' Perceptions of Global Integration") Tennant's research fundamentally reshapes how organizations embed innovation as a core competency. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical implementation, emphasizing leadership agility during career transitions and the creation of enterprise-wide innovation ecosystems. She specializes in transforming corporate culture to enable "innovation from everywhere and everyone," with methodologies applicable across global and virtual team environments. Her publication history reveals consistent focus on innovation strategy evolution over 25+ years, progressing from foundational virtual team management to comprehensive corporate transformation frameworks. Recent works analyze practical implementation of innovation universes within established organizations, while earlier research established critical links between global integration mechanisms and organizational learning in multinational contexts. Her accolades include: Businessweek's 25 Innovation Champions Through co-founding Notre Dame's Certified Innovation Mentor and I-Mentor Boot Camp Programs, Tennant has created structured pathways for developing innovation leadership capabilities. Her consulting engagements with Fortune 500 companies translate academic research into actionable business transformation strategies, particularly in organizational change management and cross-cultural innovation implementation. As CEO of Innovation Universe®, she leads a global consultancy transforming corporate innovation capabilities, building on her two-decade tenure as Vice President Emerita of Innovation and Leadership at Whirlpool Corporation where she reported directly to multiple CEOs.

Gary Metzkerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Journalism
• Media Studies
• Communication
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gary Metzker serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of English within Chapman University's Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. He concurrently holds a full-time lecturer position at California State University, Long Beach and adjunct roles at Mt. San Antonio College, Los Angeles Mission College, East Los Angeles College, Long Beach City College, Orange Coast College, Coastline Community College, Golden West College, El Camino College, and Moorpark College. His academic credentials include a Bachelor of Journalism from the University of Missouri (1976) and a Master's in Communications from California State University Fullerton (2013). Metzker's professional expertise spans journalism practice and education, with emphasis on digital media production, news design innovation, and scholastic journalism mentorship. Drawing from 25 years of editorial experience at the Los Angeles Times —including roles as sports news editor, metro news editor, A1 editor, and Senior Editor—he integrates industry rigor into academic instruction. His current focus centers on developing student media through design leadership and high school journalism outreach programs. His distinguished recognition includes four Pulitzer Prize-winning staff awards at the Los Angeles Times , 12 Los Angeles Press Club awards, and two Society for News Design Medals of Excellence. Recent honors highlight his educational impact: Associated College Press Pioneers of Journalism (2022), Journalism Education Association Friend of Scholastic Journalism (2021), California Journalism and Media Affiliates Champion of Journalism Education (2019), and California Journalism Education Coalition Journalism Educator of the Year (2013). Metzker actively mentors student journalists as design adviser for Long Beach State's award-winning Daily 49er and Dig Magazine . As outreach chairman for Journalism and Public Relations, he partners with high school newspapers across Los Angeles and Orange counties and instructs at ACP's mid-summer journalism boot camp. He holds leadership positions on journalism boards at Mt. San Antonio College, El Camino College, Cerritos College, and the Southern California Journalism Education Association, and currently serves as president of the California College Media Association.

Mike Vanderesمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Public Health
• Epidemiology
• Infectious Disease Epidemiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mike Vanderes is a Senior Research Associate at the University of East Anglia's Norwich Medical School within the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, specializing in public health research with focus on infectious disease epidemiology and environmental health interventions. His collaborative work involves the World Health Organization and National Institute for Health and Care Research on critical health protection projects. His academic qualifications include: Master of Business Administration from the Open University (awarded 1997) State Registered Nurse qualification from Queen Elizabeth Medical Centre (awarded 1985) Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies (awarded 1981) Mr. Vanderes' research spans epidemiology of waterborne pathogens, sanitation systems in developing regions (particularly Sudan), and nursing applications in public health. His work integrates field epidemiology with environmental science to address STEC infections, Campylobacter transmission, and PPE effectiveness during pandemics, employing innovative methodologies like citizen science sampling. Publications from 2017-2023 reveal consistent investigation of environmental reservoirs for pathogens through case-control studies and mixed-methods approaches. Key themes include geographic variations in virulence genes, real-world PPE efficacy in resource-limited settings, and seasonal pathogen dynamics using novel environmental sampling techniques. No scientific awards or fellowships are documented in the available information. While no formal students are listed, Mr. Vanderes contributed as co-investigator to a WHO-funded project (2020-2021) developing face shield evaluation methods for low-resource settings and participated in the NIHR's GI Health Protection Unit (2014-2020), focusing on gastrointestinal infection control through interdisciplinary research. He actively collaborates within UEA's Public Health and Epidemiology research groups, working closely with Professor Paul Hunter and Dr. Julie Brainard on projects integrating microbiology, environmental science, and community health practices, notably through citizen science initiatives for pathogen surveillance.

• Mechanical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Additive Manufacturing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Alejandro Domínguez Fernandez serves as a Lecturer at the Department of Mechanical Engineering (EM) within the Barcelona School of Industrial Engineering (ETSEIB) , Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC). With a focus on manufacturing technology and industrial engineering, he has directed numerous Final Degree and Official Master's Projects. Education includes: Degree in Engineering in Industrial Technologies (2010), Master's in Automotive Engineering (2012), Master's in Industrial Engineering (2014), Master's in Research in Mechanical Engineering (2021). His research interests span Additive Manufacturing , Milling Process Optimization , and Tooling Design . Recent projects involved 3D printing applications, milling surface finish analysis, and automotive component manufacturing. He specializes in Surface Topography and Manufacturing Process Simulation . He has advised 19 students across diverse projects, including motorcycle component substitution with additive manufacturing, precision machining analysis, and food-industry 3D printing integration. Email: alejandro.dominguez-fernandez@upc.edu

Harvey L. Fiserمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience and Law
• Employment Law
• Business Law
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Harvey L. Fiser is Professor of Business Law and Dean of the Else School of Management at Millsaps College. He holds the Richard and Selby McRae Chair and plays a key leadership role in academic and international programs. He earned his J.D. from Mississippi College School of Law and a B.A. in Communications from Mississippi State University. B.A., Communications — Mississippi State University J.D. — Mississippi College School of Law His research focuses on the intersection of law, neuroscience, and business ethics, with significant contributions to employment law, reproductive rights, and international business. He explores how advances in neuroscience challenge traditional legal frameworks, particularly in workplace liability and ethical decision-making. His recent publications reflect a strong trend toward interdisciplinary scholarship, combining legal analysis with cognitive science and business innovation. Themes include neurolaw, ethical implications of brain-reading technologies, and cross-cultural legal environments in global business. W. Charles Sallis Award for Distinguished Service to the College Else School of Management Excellence in Teaching Award Scholarship, Center for Neuroscience & Society, Neuroscience Boot Camp, University of Pennsylvania ACS Faculty Advancement Grant Award Harvey Fiser has been instrumental in developing academic programs, including founding the college’s Mock Trial team, which competes at national levels, and co-directing international programs in Yucatan, Mexico, and Europe. He teaches courses across MBA and Executive MBA programs, covering employment law, cultural differences, and organizational leadership. While no formal grant details are listed, his funded scholarship and program leadership suggest active external support and institutional investment. He is involved with the Mock Trial program and leads international educational initiatives, integrating experiential learning into the curriculum through travel-based courses and hands-on legal training.

Michael Bootsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Infectious Disease Ecology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Epidemiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michael Boots is a Professor of Integrative Biology at the University of California, Berkeley. His research focuses on the ecology, epidemiology, and evolution of infectious diseases, with an emphasis on understanding parasite evolution, host defense mechanisms, and disease dynamics in both wildlife and human populations. He employs evolutionary theory, experimental host-parasite systems, epidemiological modeling, and field entomology in his work. Key research areas include: Infectious disease dynamics Host-parasite coevolution Tropical disease epidemiology Wildlife disease ecology As a Principal Investigator, he advises PhD students Graham Northrup and Johnathan Lo, and maintains an active research lab with a dedicated webpage for project details and collaborations.

• Sustainable Design
• Robotics
• Artificial Intelligence Ethics
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Richard Mawle is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader for BA (Hons) Product Design at the University of the West of England (UWE) within the College of Arts, Technology and Environment (CATE) . He contributes to teaching and research in Product Design, with a focus on sustainability and interdisciplinary collaboration. Education: BEng in Mechanical Engineering (Imperial College), MA(RCA) in Industrial Design Engineering (Royal College of Art), PhD (Loughborough University). His research spans Sustainable Design , Circular Economy , and AI Ethics , with recent work on Robotics in sustainability contexts. He has collaborated with multidisciplinary teams across Materials Science , Human Geography , and Information Systems , including EPSRC-funded projects with Boots and Philips. Scientific Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Richard leads modules in Mechanical Design , Sustainable Design , and Mechanisms and Structures , integrating Product Design Technology and AI Ethics into curricula.

Jeremy Jonesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Primary Care
• Pediatrics
• Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jeremy Jones, DO, serves as Professor of Primary Care at Marian University's Tom and Julie Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine (MU-WCOM), a position he attained in March 2025 after joining the institution in August 2020. He actively facilitates Osteopathic Principles & Practice sessions, coordinates the Pediatrics Indirect Patient Care course, and delivers pediatrics lectures across the medical curriculum while serving on key committees including Admissions, Curriculum, and Graduate Medical Education. Dr. Jones earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma (2003), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine (2008), and completed pediatric residency at Oklahoma State University Medical Center (2011), maintaining board certification in pediatrics. His clinical work focuses on asthma education with clinic-based spirometry, medical knowledge acquisition through illness scripts, and clinical decision-making frameworks. Academically, he pioneers integrated lecture design and game-based learning methodologies while exploring physician wellness through Catholic spirituality, particularly St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus' 'Little Way' concept and Carmelite traditions. Dr. Jones' 2022-2025 publications reveal a dual scholarly trajectory: educational innovation emphasizing active student engagement through game mechanics, and wellness research applying historical religious texts like 'The Imitation of Christ' to combat physician burnout. His work consistently bridges osteopathic medical education with spiritual resilience frameworks across diverse publication venues including academic journals, conference presentations, and multimedia platforms. As a dedicated mentor, Dr. Jones guides MU-WCOM medical students through the San Damiano Scholars Program and serves on multiple university committees. His outreach extends to volunteering at the Near West Free Clinic, coordinating osteopathic activities for Marian's Healthcare Camp, and facilitating Affirming Student Day events. Though specific grant funding isn't detailed, his committee roles in Licensure Board Examination Preparations and Student Assessment demonstrate administrative leadership. Dr. Jones collaborates extensively with the Catholic Medical Association through subcommittees for Medical Student Boot Camps, Leadership Training, and Continuing Medical Education. He maintains active membership in the St. Raphael CMA of Indianapolis Guild and contributes to community health initiatives including free clinics and student-oriented medical camps focused on osteopathic manipulative medicine applications.

Colin Webbمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Entrepreneurship
• Brands
• Innovation
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Colin Webb serves as a Senior Lecturer in Innovation & Entrepreneurship at The Claude Littner Business School, University of West London, leveraging extensive industry experience across FMCG, healthcare, B2B, and financial services sectors. His career spans blue-chip corporations (Unilever, Boots, Aviva) and global multi-channel/e-commerce ventures, with a focus on scaling businesses through customer-centric team development. His research centers on: Entrepreneurship and startup scaling Brand strategy and management Innovation processes in business Entrepreneurial finance mechanisms Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) growth dynamics Webb emphasizes real-world business applications, having sold two businesses and guided four others as a non-executive director/chair, while mentoring students through practical case studies. No scientific awards are documented in the source material. As an educator, he actively teaches the BA (Hons) Business Studies with Entrepreneurship program, integrating his CEO/non-executive expertise to develop future business leaders through industry-relevant pedagogy.

Paul Sturrockمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Entrepreneurship
• Innovation Management
• Business Strategy
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Paul Sturrock serves as an Associate Lecturer for the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London. With an international career spanning Silicon Valley, Europe, and Asia, he specializes in entrepreneurial strategy implementation and capability development, focusing on aligning professional work with personal strengths and passions. His educational foundation includes: BA in Literature from Reed College MBA from the University of Washington MA in Innovation Management from Central Saint Martins Sturrock's research and professional practice centers on translating innovation into viable business models through entrepreneurship education and venture acceleration. His work bridges creative industries with commercial strategy, emphasizing practical application in startup ecosystems across multiple continents. He develops frameworks for sustainable career-building that integrate individual competencies with market opportunities. Professional impact is demonstrated through extensive program design and delivery for institutions including FFWDLondon Pre-Accelerator, City University, Scottish Institute for Enterprise, Hong Kong University, and Wayra. Client engagements span corporate innovators like Boots, academic pioneers including MIT Media Lab, and venture networks such as SETSquared Partnership and Imperial Innovations. His advisory work encompasses curriculum development and acceleration operations, notably launching Gorilla Park's venture investment division in Sweden. While specific student mentorship isn't detailed, his career demonstrates consistent focus on building entrepreneurial capacity across academic, corporate, and startup environments through hands-on program implementation.

Denise Meringoloمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Public History
• Social Justice Activism
• Museums and Material Culture
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Denise Meringolo is a Professor in the Department of History at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), within the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. She currently serves as President of the National Council on Public History (2024-2026) and is recognized for pioneering community-centered public history practices that challenge traditional institutional narratives. Education Ph.D. from George Washington University Research Focus Dr. Meringolo's work centers on democratizing historical practice through social justice frameworks. Her scholarship examines how museums and national parks construct collective memory while marginalizing community voices. She champions community ownership of historical narratives, particularly through digital preservation of protest movements and oral histories. Her research integrates material culture studies with critical race theory to expose systemic inequities in historical representation. Scientific Recognition 2013 National Council on Public History Book Award for Museums, Monuments, and National Parks Whiting Public Engagement Fellowship (2018-2019) supporting the Baltimore Uprising project Academic Leadership She directs the Preserve the Baltimore Uprising digital archive containing 3,000+ community-submitted materials from the 2015 protests. Her $50,000 Whiting Fellowship enabled partnerships with Baltimore City educators to develop curriculum on racial injustice. Students collaborate with organizations like Baltimore Heritage and Maryland Center for History and Culture, with outputs featured on the Explore Baltimore Heritage app. Collaborative Infrastructure She co-leads a multidisciplinary team including the Maryland Historical Society (Joe Tropea), UMBC's Imaging Research Center (Lee Boot), Shriver Center Choice education programs (Frank Anderson), and community organizers (Denise Griffin Johnson). This network supports digital curation, oral history training, and youth engagement through Enoch Pratt Free Library presentations.

• Wireless sensor networks
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Air pollution monitoring
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Renato Ferrero is an Associate Professor at the Department of Control and Computer Science (DAUIN), Politecnico di Torino (Polito) , with key roles as contact person for training activities and member of the PIC4SeR Interdepartmental Center for Service Robotics . His research spans Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN) , Internet of Things (IoT) , and Environmental Monitoring , supported by competitive grants like AGRITech Spoke 6 (2022-2025) and MIUR funding (2017). He has published extensively on topics including air pollution monitoring , quantum-inspired security , and agricultural technology , with recent work focusing on deep learning for mask/respirator detection and biofertilizer analysis . As an IEEE Access Associate Editor and program committee member for conferences like COMPSAC and RFID-TA, he contributes to academic governance. His teaching includes Computer Architecture (2019-2025) and Ubiquitous Computing (2019-2021) at Polito. He advises PhD students Chiara Panico and Nicola Dilillo , with projects in Data Science , Computer Vision , and AI Life Sciences .

• Applied Artificial Intelligence
• Communication Networks
• Co-simulation Infrastructure
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Luca Barbierato is a Fixed-term Assistant Professor at the Department of Control and Computer Engineering (DAUIN), Politecnico di Torino, specializing in applied artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and co-simulation infrastructures for integrated energy systems. He actively contributes to research in edge computing, IoT, and sustainable energy technologies. Research Focus: AI applications in energy systems, secure IoT infrastructures, and co-simulation frameworks Teaching Roles: Invited PhD teaching component (2025/26), teaching assistant across multiple programs His recent publications address critical areas including OpenTitan-based security controllers, urban building energy modeling, and distributed power system co-simulation. Barbierato's work aligns with SDG Goals 7 (Affordable Energy), 9 (Innovation Infrastructure), and 11 (Sustainable Cities). Notable scientific recognition includes the Learning to Teach (L2T) badge from Politecnico di Torino.