جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Museography
• Interior Architecture
• Exhibition Design
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Pier Federico Mauro Caliari is a Full Professor at the Department of Architecture and Design (DAD) of the Polytechnic University of Turin since 2016. He holds a PhD in Interior Architecture and Exhibition Design, having graduated cum laude in Architecture from the Polytechnic University of Milan in 1991. Scientific Director, Memorandum of Understanding with Canova Foundation (2022–2025) President, Adrianea Academy of Architecture and Archaeology Onlus (2017–2026) Director of Master's Program in Museography at Adrianea Academy His research focuses on Museography , Interior Architecture , and Cultural Heritage Enhancement , blending archaeological landscapes with innovative design strategies. He explores virtual reconstruction, VR/AR communication, and interdisciplinary approaches to heritage sites. Recent trends include designing for heritage, museography in international contexts (Athens, Pompeii), and theoretical frameworks for integrating cultural communication with architectural practice. Scientific Awards : ICOM Italia Award (2011) for Vatican Museums' Profane Museum Editorial leadership in journals like Piranesi Prix de Rome and Progettare Archeologia He has advised PhD students such as Simona Canepa and led international workshops across China, Egypt, Greece, and the U.S. His projects span public museography commissions, including the Civic Museums of Monza and MUST in Vimercate, the latter winning Italy’s top museum exhibition award.

• Welding Metallurgy
• Physical Metallurgy
• Additive Manufacturing
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Leijun Li, PhD, P.Eng., is a Professor in the Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering at the University of Alberta, where he also serves as Chair. With a career spanning institutions including Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, University of Northern Iowa, and Utah State University, he specializes in physical metallurgy , welding metallurgy , and additive manufacturing . His research focuses on microstructure characterization, mechanical properties, and modeling of non-equilibrium phase transformations during welding and AM processes. Current affiliations: University of Alberta, American Welding Society, ASM International Research themes: Additive manufacturing of alloys, Corrosion science, Pipeline metallurgy, Phase transformations, Welding robotics He has received multiple AWS Hobart Awards (4 times) and Savage Awards (2 times) for his work on pipeline welding and metallurgy. His group has published extensively on topics including delta-ferrite retention in Grade 91 steel, inverse bainite transformations , and welding defect analysis . Recent projects include NSERC Alliance Missions Grant for rare earth mineral recovery and Alberta Innovates Ecosystem Program for advanced manufacturing. Key collaborators: Dr. Tom Lienert, Dr. Xiaoying Fang, Dr. P-Q Xu Labs: Rooms 2-158/3-133 (CME Building), Office 12th Floor DICE Building

Joseph Trainorمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Disaster Science
• Emergency Management
• Risk Perception
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Joseph Trainor is the Interim Dean and Professor at the Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy and Administration, University of Delaware. He is a core faculty member of the Disaster Research Center, renowned for expertise in Disaster Science and Emergency Management. His research integrates behavioral and organizational dimensions of disasters, focusing on risk perception, warnings, equity, and policy integration. Trainor holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Delaware (2009), with earlier degrees from the same institution and Millersville University. Education: Ph.D., Philosophy in Sociology, University of Delaware (2009) MA, Sociology, University of Delaware (2004) B.A., Double Major in Sociology and Psychology, Millersville University (2002) Research Interests: Trainor’s work spans risk communication, organizational management in crises, disaster mitigation, and equity. Key themes include household decision-making around insurance and retrofitting, multi-organizational response systems, and pandemic workforce dynamics. He emphasizes bridging academic research with practitioner needs, with a focus on policy applications. Public Service & Collaboration: Trainor collaborates with agencies like FEMA, DHS, and state emergency management offices. His projects address land-use policies, hurricane risk reduction, and pandemic response strategies. He frequently chairs doctoral committees and teaches at all academic levels. Labs & Teams: As part of the Disaster Research Center, he contributes to interdisciplinary teams advancing disaster science through mixed-methods approaches, including computational frameworks and community resilience models.

Elena Serranoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nutrition Security
• Food and Nutrition Program Evaluation
• Chronic Disease Prevention
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Elena Serrano, Ph.D., is a Professor and Extension Specialist in the Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise at Virginia Tech. She directs the Virginia Family Nutrition Program (VFNP), a land-grant initiative focusing on nutrition security and chronic disease prevention. Her work emphasizes evaluating food assistance programs and promoting healthy eating through community partnerships. She holds a Ph.D. from Colorado State University (2001) and has served at Virginia Tech since 2002, advancing from Assistant to Associate Professor before her current role. Her research explores food security contributors, SNAP program effectiveness, and mental health linkages among low-income mothers. Notable awards include the Virginia Tech Alumni Award (2022) and recognition for early career contributions (2007). Education: Ph.D. & M.S. in Food Science and Human Nutrition (Colorado State University), B.S. in Development Studies (UC Berkeley) Key Roles: Director of VFNP, Virginia Cooperative Extension leader, and Extension Specialist Her research focuses on nutrition security, food environment interventions, and policy evaluation. Recent work examines SNAP-authorized retailers’ healthy product commitments and the impact of food insecurity on maternal mental health. She collaborates on initiatives to enhance access to nutritious foods through farmers markets, school programs, and community health worker models. Awards: Virginia Tech Alumni Award (2022), American Heart Association Volunteer Award (2010), and multiple NEAFCS recognitions Grants/Programs: Leads multi-state collaborations for school nutrition programs and Healthy Food Retail initiatives Program highlights include the VFNP’s 50-year history improving family nutrition and its “Eat Smart, Move More” motto. Current projects address food waste in camps, SNAP consumer environments, and drone technology for food security. She has over 50 peer-reviewed publications and presents at national conferences like ISBNPA and Society for Nutrition Education.

Steven Firthمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Building Energy Performance
• Occupant Behavior
• Smart Home Technology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Steven Firth is a Reader in Building Performance Modelling at Loughborough University's School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering. He holds an MEng, MSc, PhD, and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and the Institute of Engineering (MEI). His research focuses on end-use energy demand in buildings, occupant behavior, smart home technologies, and open science initiatives in building energy research. He has led or co-led eight EU and RCUK-funded projects totaling £13M, including the TEDDINET and Design4Energy initiatives. His work spans building simulation, thermal comfort, and retrofit decision support tools leveraging smart home data. Key research projects include the REFIT smart home dataset and studies on occupant-centric design. His publications emphasize energy modeling accuracy, spatial analysis of housing stock, and the integration of ICT for energy efficiency. He advocates for open science practices in data sharing and collaborative research frameworks.

Helga Gardarsdottirمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Pharmacoepidemiology
• Real World Evidence
• Drug Regulation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Helga Gardarsdottir is a Professor in Pharmacoepidemiology at Utrecht University (Netherlands), serving as Scientific Director of the Center for Pharmacoepidemiology. She also holds an adjunct professorship at the University of Iceland and serves as a Seconded National Expert at the European Medicines Agency (EMA). Her work focuses on real-world data for regulatory decision-making, drug safety, and clinical guideline implementation. She leads international projects like IMI Trials@Home and EMA IMPACT, addressing decentralized clinical trials, risk minimization, and pharmacovigilance impact. Her roles include co-chairing the ENCePP steering group and editing Pharmacoepidemiology & Drug Safety . Beyond research, she chairs the Faculty of Science’s EDI committee, promoting inclusive academic practices. Education: Pharmacist training in Sweden; Pharmacoepidemiology specialization in the Netherlands. Research Interests: Innovations in real-world evidence generation, regulatory science, drug safety surveillance, and clinical trial modernization. Key areas include RWE’s role in HTA/regulatory decisions, unintended impacts of drug policies, and digital health integration. Publications: Recent work emphasizes methodological advancements in decentralized trials, pharmacovigilance outcomes (e.g., fluoroquinolone prescribing shifts), and harmonized approaches to external control trials. Her studies bridge regulatory practices with clinical practice guideline adherence. Achievements: Overseeing multi-country initiatives like the IMI Trials@Home consortium (decentralized trials framework) and EMA IMPACT (guideline-RMM integration). Recognized for leadership in ENCePP’s methodological standards and ISPE’s Real-World Evidence Task Force. Grants & Teams: Principal investigator on EMA-funded projects and IMI grants. Leads Utrecht’s Applied Data Science initiative and collaborates with the EU PEV Research Network. Active in training next-generation researchers through teaching and mentoring. Labs/Teams: Utrecht Center for Pharmaceutical Policy & Regulation; Trials@Home consortium; ENCePP working groups.

Miroslava Kavgicمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sustainable Building Engineering
• Carbon Capture Materials
• HVAC Systems Optimization
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Miroslava Kavgic is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Ottawa. She holds a Ph.D. (United Kingdom), M.Sc. (United Kingdom), and B.Sc. (Serbia), and is a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.). Her research focuses on sustainable building engineering, carbon-negative materials, and energy-efficient design for remote communities. She leads the Centre for Indigenous Community Infrastructure at uOttawa, emphasizing culturally appropriate solutions. Education: Ph.D. in Environmental Design and Engineering (University College London, 2013) M.Sc. in Environmental Design and Engineering (University College London, 2006) B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (Serbia) Research Interests: Carbon capture building materials (e.g., hempcrete composites) Bioclimatic design strategies for net-zero buildings Urban energy modeling to decarbonize cities Renewable energy systems integration Advanced HVAC controls and energy efficiency Her recent publications (2021–2025) emphasize: Phase change material applications in building envelopes Machine learning for energy demand prediction Optimization algorithms like MEVO for building performance Hybrid renewable energy systems Labs/Teams: Active in the Centre for Indigenous Community Infrastructure, focusing on Northern communities' sustainable infrastructure. Collaborates with industry on building design innovations.

• HIV/AIDS
• Infectious Diseases
• Public Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Quarraisha Abdool Karim, PhD, is a Professor of Epidemiology at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health and holds a joint appointment in Public Health at the Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal. She is the Associate Scientific Director of CAPRISA and a visiting scientist at Massachusetts General Hospital and Visiting Lecturer at Harvard University. Her research focuses on HIV/AIDS epidemiology, particularly in South African adolescent populations, and includes landmark studies like the CAPRISA 004 tenofovir gel trial (2010), recognized as a Top 10 scientific breakthrough by Science . Education: BS, University of Durban-Westville (1981) MS, Columbia University (1988) Research Interests: Reducing HIV transmission in young women Antiretroviral therapy implementation in resource-limited settings Global health capacity building through programs like the Columbia University Southern African Fogarty AITRP Awards: John Dirks-Canada Gairdner Award in Global Health L’Oréal-UNESCO Women in Science Laureate for Africa and the Middle East Order of Mapungubwe (Bronze) Leadership Roles: Chair, South African National AIDS Council Prevention Technical Task Team Member, UNAIDS Scientific Expert Panel Vice-President, African Academy of Sciences Key Projects: CAPRISA 007 RHIVA trial addressing HIV prevention in rural KwaZulu-Natal WHO Solidarity Trial evaluating antiviral drugs for COVID-19

Mark Polizzottoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cancer Immunotherapy
• Infectious Disease Immunotherapy
• HIV-Related Malignancies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Mark Polizzotto is Professor of Medicine in the College of Science and Medicine at the Australian National University (ANU), Group Leader in Cancer and Genome Science at the John Curtin School of Medical Research, and leads the Clinical Hub for Interventional Research (CHOIR). Previously, he served as a Senior Staff Haematologist at The Canberra Region Cancer Centre, Canberra Hospital. His research interests focus on the intersection of immunity, infection and cancer, with particular emphasis on developing new therapies to prevent and treat malignancy, especially infection-related cancers. His work spans Cancer Immunotherapy , Cancer Target Therapies , Infectious Disease Immunotherapy , HIV/HIV-related malignancies , and Global Oncology , with specific expertise in Human Herpesvirus-8 , Epstein Barr Virus , and Human Papillomavirus . His clinical specialties include Haematology , Infectious Diseases , and Tumour Immunology . His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on clonal hematopoiesis in HIV patients, lymphoma outcomes in immunocompromised individuals, and therapeutic approaches for viral infections including SARS-CoV-2. His work frequently addresses the intersection of chronic viral infections and cancer development, with particular attention to global health applications. The Tony Ayers Award (2022) Professor Polizzotto has led multiple international clinical trials, including work on viral and HIV-associated cancers that has influenced global guidelines. He co-led the development of an oral immunomodulator for Kaposi sarcoma which led to the first new drug approval for KS in over 20 years. During the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, he led international randomized trials of immunotherapies for COVID-19 at the invitation of the U.S. National Institutes of Health. He has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion in clinical trials and to clinical research capacity development in resource-limited settings, having led trial capacity building efforts in West Africa and Indonesia for the U.S. National Institutes of Health.

Julien Barbaraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Pacific Politics
• Democracy & Governance
• Climate Change Adaptation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Julien Barbara is a political economist and academic at The Australian National University (ANU), affiliated with the Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs. He holds the academic rank of Professor and serves as Director within the School. His research focuses on Pacific politics, democracy, governance, and climate change adaptation. He has extensive experience in foreign policy roles with Australia’s DFAT and AusAID, including diplomatic postings and leadership in regional initiatives like RAMSI. Professor Barbara’s qualifications include a BCom (Hons) and PhD from the University of Melbourne. His research interests span elections, political participation, climate policy, institutional reform, and developmental leadership. He has conducted studies across the Pacific on topics such as Samoa’s political attitudes, Vanuatu’s collective action challenges, and urbanization dynamics in Melanesia. He leads collaborative projects like the Pacific Attitudes Survey, analyzing public opinion in Samoa, Vanuatu, and Timor-Leste. His work emphasizes translating research into policy, with projects funded by Australian government and private sector partners. Notable outputs include analyses of gender leadership in Samoa, climate change perception studies, and frameworks for impactful research programs. Professor Barbara has advised on governance reforms, electoral strategies, and development initiatives. His contributions include mentoring programs for women leaders and studies on post-conflict university roles in Solomon Islands. He maintains partnerships with regional institutions and international organizations to advance policy-relevant scholarship in the Asia Pacific.

David Lewisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Materials Chemistry
• Nanomaterials
• Thermoelectrics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

David Lewis is the Head of the Department of Materials and Professor of Materials Chemistry at the University of Manchester. His research focuses on energy-generation materials, including inorganic thin films and nanomaterials for applications in thermoelectrics, photocatalysis, and photovoltaics. He leads an internationally collaborative group exploring solution-phase synthesis routes and additive manufacturing techniques. Lewis holds editorial roles at Scientific Reports and Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing . Education: PhD in Chemistry MSc in Chemistry (1st Class Hons), University of Birmingham Research Interests: Lewis’s work centers on designing low-temperature syntheses of nanomaterials using molecular precursors. Key areas include layered and 2D materials (e.g., MoS2, black phosphorus), high-entropy materials, and superhydrophobic nanomaterials. His lab pioneers scalable methods like aerosol-assisted CVD and liquid-phase exfoliation. Grants & Awards: Lewis has secured £3.1M+ in funding, including EPSRC grants for nanofabrication and corrosion-resistant electrocatalysts. He received the IAAM Medal (2021) and FIMMM fellowship. His group hosts students via scholarships like the Presidential Doctoral Scheme. Labs & Teams: His lab collaborates globally on energy materials. Capacity-building initiatives include the Royal Society-funded CaGSUMI project for African solar cell development.

Tovah Kleinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار مدعو

• Child Development
• Parenting Strategies
• Social-Emotional Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tovah Klein is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of the Toddler Center at Barnard College, Columbia University. She specializes in child development, parenting strategies, and trauma resilience. Her research focuses on children’s social-emotional growth, parental influences, and family dynamics, including pandemic parenting challenges. Dr. Klein authored two books: Raising Resilience (2024) and How Toddlers Thrive (2014). She advises global children’s programs and media outlets like National Geographic and Apple TV+. Her work emphasizes play as a tool for emotional processing and has been featured widely in media, including The New York Times and CNBC.

Gina O'Connorمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Breakthrough Innovation
• Corporate Entrepreneurship
• Organizational Design for Innovation
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Gina O’Connor is a Professor of Innovation Management at Babson College’s Entrepreneurship division, joined in 2019 after 29 years at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Lally School of Management. Her research focuses on breakthrough innovation capabilities in large mature companies, with a particular emphasis on organizational design and talent management for innovation functions. Dr. O’Connor holds a PhD in Marketing and Corporate Strategy from NYU, an MBA from Saint Louis University, and a BA in Business from Saint Louis University. She has published extensively in journals like Journal of Product Innovation Management , Organization Science , and Harvard Business Review , where she argues that innovation requires more than R&D spending—it necessitates a distinct organizational function with dedicated people, processes, and metrics. Her work on breakthrough innovation has been recognized through the Crawford Fellow award (2018) and multiple best paper awards. Gina co-authored Grabbing Lightning: Building a Capability for Breakthrough Innovation , named a top business book by Strategy+Business . She speaks frequently at global conferences including ISPIM Berlin, Academy of Management, and Innov8rs events. Scientific awards include: Elsevier BV Top Scholars (2021), MIT Sloan Management Review’s 'Twelve Essential Insights of the Decade' (2017), and multiple teaching awards from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. She advocates for professionalizing innovation as a distinct career path and consults for US and European companies on strategic innovation systems.

Michele Ewingمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Public Relations
• Internal Communication
• Digital Communication
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Michele Ewing is a Professor in the School of Media and Journalism at Kent State University, part of the College of Communication & Information. With over 30 years of experience in public relations practice and education, she specializes in integrating digital and social media strategies into curricula. She teaches courses like PR Tactics, PR Campaigns, and pioneered the Digital Public Relations course. As PRSSA Kent faculty adviser, she led the chapter to national awards, including 2019 and 2014 Outstanding Chapter distinctions. Her research focuses on internal communication, leadership development, and digital engagement, addressing challenges like fake news management and AI ethics in PR. Education: B.A. in Speech Communication/Telecommunications from Youngstown State University and M.A. in Public Relations from Kent State University. She previously served as vice president at Marcus Thomas LLC, contributing to healthcare and internal communication strategies. Research highlights include exploring data analytics in PR leadership, social media's role in employee engagement, and mitigating fake news crises. Her work emphasizes bridging academic and professional PR practices, with notable contributions to PRSA's standards and pedagogy innovation. Awards include the 2014 Davis Young Award for mentoring and induction into PRSA College of Fellows. Advocacy and grants: Advised student teams achieving national recognition, such as the 2019 PRSA East Central District Diamond Award for the Donate Life Ohio campaign. She has shaped PRSSA Kent into a model chapter, fostering student leadership and professional readiness. Labs/Teams: Actively involved with the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) and the School of Media and Journalism's academic leadership committees. Her research collaborates with industry practitioners to address modern PR challenges like AI ethics and data-driven strategies.

Kirstin Hallmannمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Sport Management
• Sustainability
• Athlete Development
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kirstin Hallmann is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Sport Economics and Sport Management at the German Sport University Cologne. Her research focuses on sport management, sustainability, athlete development, and event management. She holds a PhD and has contributed to over 211 publications since 2017, including studies on dual career facilitators for elite athletes, paralympic marketing communication, and climate-resilient tourism strategies. Her work explores intersections between sport and society, with notable projects such as 'Social functions and social responsibility of formal sports organizations' and 'Mega-sporting events and their capability of meaning-making'. She serves on editorial boards for journals like Event Management and European Sport Management Quarterly . Education: PhD in Sport Management, German Sport University Cologne Key Research Areas: Dual career systems, sport sustainability, volunteer dynamics, and heritage event authenticity Dr. Hallmann has received awards including the 2024 Elite Best Reviewer for the Journal of Travel Research and the AIEST Best Contribution Award (2018, 2021). Her interdisciplinary approach bridges sport management theory with practical applications in tourism, policy, and athlete well-being.