جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Non-coding RNA research
• Gene expression regulation
• CRISPR/Cas9 technology
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Professor Gyorgy Hutvagner is a leading researcher in non-coding RNA and gene regulation at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). He holds a Professorship in the School of Biomedical Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology. His career includes postdoctoral training in The Netherlands and the U.S., followed by establishing his research group in Dundee supported by Wellcome Trust and European grants. In 2011, he joined UTS and received an ARC Future Fellowship. Education: MSc in Biotechnology (Hungary), PhD in Biology (Hungary). Research focuses on miRNA pathways, CRISPR/Cas9 applications, and bioinformatics-driven genomic analysis. Key projects include developing AGO2-based cancer biomarkers and investigating viral codon fitness using machine learning. Recent work emphasizes tumor heterogeneity studies and CRISPR delivery challenges. He has secured grants such as the AIMS PhD Research Seeding Grant (2023-2024), Medtronic Australia grants (2022-2025), and ARC Discovery Projects (2018-2022). Awards include the prestigious ARC Future Fellowship and Wellcome Trust Career Development Fellowship. Supervision includes Masters, Honours, and PhD students in capstone projects and genomics research. Active in organizing conferences like the 2015 AGTA and Australia-Japan RNA meetings. Teaches courses on biomedical engineering fundamentals and regulatory genomics.

• Computing Education
• Engineering Education
• Studio-Based Learning
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Dr. Wayne Brookes is an Associate Professor and Deputy Head of School (Teaching & Learning) at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), School of Electrical and Data Engineering. He leads teaching and learning initiatives in a large interdisciplinary school, overseeing curriculum innovation in areas like cybersecurity and data science engineering. His leadership roles include shaping UTS's 'learning.futures' model of active learning, microcredential development for corporate clients, and transnational education programs. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Queensland (1999) Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours), University of Queensland (1992) Key Roles: Course Director for the Bachelor of Technology and Innovation (2016–2017) Co-founder of UTS's u.lab, a student-led innovation hub Associate Dean (Teaching & Learning) during the formation of UTS's Faculty of Engineering and IT His research focuses on studio-based learning, curriculum design, and fostering creativity in STEM education. He has contributed to over 35 peer-reviewed publications, emphasizing pedagogical strategies, international education perspectives, and interdisciplinary innovation. Dr. Brookes has led funded projects such as the Office of Learning and Teaching initiative to enhance teaching leadership in ICT/engineering. Academically, he serves on UTS-wide committees, including the Courses Accreditation Committee and Teaching and Learning Committee. His international partnerships span 30 countries, informing curricula for diverse student cohorts. He supervises Masters and PhD students in technology and education-focused research. Dr. Brookes' legacy includes pioneering the Bachelor of Technology and Innovation degree and embedding industry-relevant, transdisciplinary approaches across UTS programs.

Erica Kalataمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Human Resource Development
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Change Management
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Erica Kalata is an Instructor in the MS in Learning and Organizational Change Program at Northwestern University's School of Education and Social Policy. With over 15 years of experience, she specializes in Human Resource Development, focusing on organizational effectiveness, change management, and strategic planning. She holds a PhD from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), with concentrations in Evaluation and Training, alongside a BS in Industrial Organizational Psychology and an MEd in Human Resource Development, both from UIUC. Education: PhD in Human Resource Development, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign MEd in Human Resource Development, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign BS in Industrial Organizational Psychology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Her research explores the intersection of business strategy and human resource development in high-performance organizations, earning her recognition from leading professional societies. She has advised Fortune 500 companies like Hewlett Packard and Walgreen, and led training programs at Deloitte with measurable ROI. Erica redesigns online courses, mentors master's students, and emphasizes practical applications of organizational development. Awards: Recognition from the American Society for Training and Development International accolades from the Academy of Human Resource Development Her career spans consulting roles at Deloitte and Slalom Consulting, where she applies her expertise in leadership development and evaluation. She actively contributes to academic-industry bridges through course design, capstone mentoring, and executive training initiatives.

• Resilience Engineering
• Urban Sustainability
• Social-Ecological Systems
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Hal S. Knowles III holds the rank of Associate Professor and serves as a Lecturer/Change Agent at the University of Florida. His primary affiliations include the Florida Climate Institute (FCI) as a Fellow, the DCP Vital by Design (VxD) Initiative, and the Program in Sustainability & the Built Environment within the Trim Tab Lab. He earned a Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Ecology (2016), M.S. in Interdisciplinary Ecology (2004), and B.S. in Construction Management (1997) from the University of Florida. His research focuses on fostering resilience in natural-to-urban systems, analyzing social-ecological complexity, improving community health in built environments, advancing social justice in development, and addressing climate change through energy strategies. Current projects include geospatial modeling of urban land use impacts, equity in housing/transportation, and energy performance analysis using methods like MFDFA and CRQA. Teaching includes courses such as DCP 1241, 3200, 3210, 3220, 4290, and 4930, with extensive mentoring in capstone projects and graduate committees. He has delivered 42 guest lectures across 11 departments and contributed to $2.46M in funded projects as PI/Co-PI. Notable recognitions include the Florida Climate Institute Fellowship (2018) and leadership in events like GreenTrends 2006. Hal has authored 4 refereed journal articles (with more in development), 46 non-refereed publications, and developed 9 multimedia curricula. His work on the My Florida Home Energy platform has engaged 48,000 users. He actively serves on academic committees in Urban and Regional Planning and Family, Youth, and Community Sciences departments.

• Inventory Management
• Supply Chain Systems
• Lean Production
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Elif Akçalı is the Michael Durham Professor of Creativity and Associate Professor of Industrial & Systems Engineering at the University of Florida. She holds affiliate roles in the Florida Institute for Built Environment (FIBER) and the Engineering Innovation Institute (EII). Previously, she served as a UF Entrepreneurship Faculty Fellow at the Warrington College of Business Administration and was the 2013-2014 Creative Scholar-in-Residence in the School of Theater + Dance. Her research spans inventory systems, supply chain optimization, lean production, sustainability, and creativity integration in education. She earned her Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University (2001). Her recent work emphasizes cross-disciplinary innovation, including poetry writing to enhance engineering education, choreographic methods in process improvement, and emergency logistics optimization. She has pioneered creative pedagogical approaches to foster divergent thinking in technical fields. Key contributions include analytical models for remanufacturing systems, stochastic inventory policies, and healthcare simulation studies. Her work bridges engineering rigor with artistic creativity to address complex operational challenges. Awards: Michael Durham Professorship, Creative Scholar-in-Residence Her advising focuses on integrating creativity into technical curricula and operational systems. She collaborates with multidisciplinary teams through UF’s innovation institutes to advance sustainable and human-centered solutions.

David Wallaceمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmentally conscious design
• Computer-aided industrial design
• New-media design education
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David Wallace is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, recognized as a Class of 1960 Innovation in Education Fellow. His educational background includes: B. from Carleton University (1986) B.Eng. from Carleton University (1989) M.Sc. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1991) Ph.D. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1994) Research and teaching focuses on sustainable design methodologies, with core expertise in environmentally conscious product development and digital design education: Environmentally conscious design principles Computer-aided industrial design systems New-media design pedagogy Mechanics and controls integration Energy systems and ocean engineering applications Bioengineering and nanotechnology interfaces He leads MIT's flagship engineering courses including 2.009: Product Engineering Processes, where undergraduates develop market-ready products from concept to business plan, and 2.00b: Toy Product Design, which introduces first-year students to hands-on engineering through toy prototyping. His educational innovations emphasize real-world product development cycles and interdisciplinary collaboration. Award highlights: Class of 1960 Innovation in Education Fellowship for transformative curriculum development Administrative leadership includes oversight of capstone design programs with documented impact on student entrepreneurship and industry partnerships.

D. Carrington Motleyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Entrepreneurship
• Strategy
• Organizational Behavior
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Dr. Carrington Motley is an Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship and Organizational Behavior & Theory at the Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University. He holds a PhD in Management Science & Engineering from Stanford University (2022), an MS from Stanford (2019), and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from MIT (2016). His research focuses on entrepreneurial performance, learning from failure, and venture creation dynamics, with a recent publication in the Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal . Motley has prior industry experience with venture-backed startups, including roles at Plume Labs (Paris) and Cobalt Biomedicine (#16 employee). Education: BS Mechanical Engineering, MIT (2016) MS Management Science & Engineering, Stanford (2019) PhD Management Science & Engineering, Stanford (2022) Research Interests: Entrepreneurial strategy, organizational learning, venture pivots, and generative AI's role in brainstorming. Teaching: Courses include Lean Entrepreneurship (undergrad), International Management Capstone (MBA), and doctoral courses on entrepreneurship research. He has received awards including the GAITAR Fellowship and actively collaborates with industry partners in biotech and venture capital. Motley emphasizes diversity in academia and mentors underrepresented scholars.

• Literacy development (K-6)
• Teacher learning and professional development
• Technology in early literacy education
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Jan Turbill is an Honorary Fellow in the School of Education at the University of Wollongong. She holds dual roles as a Fellow and Life Member of the Australian College of Educators and ALEA. Previously (2007–2019), she served as a part-time Teaching and Learning Consultant in the Faculty of Business, advising on pedagogical strategies and contributing to curriculum development. Her career includes an ALTC Citation (2011) for enhancing learning experiences and induction into the Reading Hall of Fame (USA, 2008) . Education & Roles PhD in Education, University of Wollongong (1993) Past President of ALEA (2003–2011) Advisory roles with ACARA, NSW Department of Education, and Wollongong Catholic Education Research Focus Dr. Turbill's work centers on literacy development (K-6) , technology-enhanced learning , and teacher professional development . She emphasizes equity in education, particularly through digital inclusion and culturally responsive practices. Recent projects address mobile learning integration and WIL (Work-Integrated Learning) pedagogy. Grants & Collaborations Transforming Literacy Outcomes (DEEWR-funded, 2014–2018) National English Curriculum Research (ARC, 2010–2016) Supervision & Impact She has supervised PhD candidates on topics like equity in digital education and Montessori adolescent education . Her research bridges policy, practice, and technology to improve literacy outcomes and teacher effectiveness.

• Software Engineering
• Cybersecurity
• Artificial Intelligence
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James Purtilo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Maryland, College Park. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana (1986). His research focuses on software engineering, cybersecurity, and AI-driven systems. Notably, he won the Best Paper Award in 2013 with co-authors Jeffrey Stuckman and Kent Wills. Purtilo teaches CMSC 435: Software Engineering, a capstone course emphasizing practical, team-based project work. His academic contributions span technical domains like medical imaging, human-robot collaboration, and decision-support systems. He actively engages in institutional discussions, advocating for data-driven decision-making and resisting over-centralized IT strategies on campus. His work often bridges theoretical advancements with real-world applications, particularly in cybersecurity and AI. Education: Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1986. Research Interests: Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, AI in Healthcare, Virtual Environments, and Collaborative Systems. Teaching: CMSC 435, coordinator for RSAC 2025. Known for emphasizing engineering rigor and team dynamics in capstone projects. Professional Engagement: Authored critiques on university IT policies, contributed to cybersecurity discussions via commentary on trends like deepfakes, AI in defense, and ransomware.

Kyle Bowyerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Contract Law
• Construction Law
• Employment Law
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Kyle Bowyer is a Lecturer and Course Lead for the Business Law Major at Curtin Law School, part of Curtin University's Faculty of Business and Law. He holds multiple roles including membership in the Dean's Advisory Council, Courses Committee, and Assessment Quality Panel. With over 20 years' experience, he combines legal practice (solicitor, legal/HR/IR manager in construction) with academia, teaching contract law, construction law, and business-related legal subjects across campuses in Perth, Dubai, Malaysia, Mauritius, and Singapore. Education: LLB, BComm, MTEM (Masters in Tertiary Education Management), GDLP (Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice), and PhD candidate in Construction Law. Research focuses on Contract Law, Construction Law, Employment Law, and emerging issues like AI legal frameworks. Awards include the 2022 Dean’s Teaching Award and 2006 Student Guild Excellence in Teaching Award. Research spans legal-technology intersections (robot rights, electronic personhood) and construction industry payment systems. Teaching innovations include designing cross-faculty units like Business Capstone and Applied Contract Law. Leadership roles include Head of School Development Program and Acting Head of Business Law Department.

Masood Khanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Affective Computing
• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
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Dr. Masood Khan is a Senior Lecturer in Mechatronics and Mechanical Engineering at Curtin University’s School of Civil and Mechanical Engineering (Faculty of Science and Engineering). He teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses including Mechatronic Design Projects, Sustainable Energy Systems, and oversees MPhil/PhD training in mechatronics and robotics. His research focuses on human-centered AI applications, including affective computing, responsible AI, and biomedical engineering. Notable projects include developing AI-driven tongue-strengthening systems for dysphagia therapy and thermal imaging for stress diagnosis, supported by a $1.35M CRC grant. He holds the Research Excellence Award (2006) and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK) and Pakistan Academy of Engineering. His work spans over 60 peer-reviewed publications, with recent emphases on generative AI in education and explainable machine learning frameworks. Research Highlights: AI-based tongue-strengthening devices for swallowing therapy Thermal imaging for osseous stress pathology detection Facial thermal feature analysis for emotion recognition Intelligent tutoring systems for industrial training Grants & Awards: $1.35M CRC SmartCrete Grant (2016) $440K equipment support for thermography research Fellowships: Higher Education Academy (UK), Pakistan Academy of Engineering Teaching & Supervision: Leads capstone projects and supervises graduate research in mechatronics, AI, and biomedical robotics. Active in curriculum development for technical education in Brunei and SEAMEO.

Celinda Michelle Kofronمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Tissue Engineering
• Cardiac Physiology
• Pro-Arrhythmic Toxicity Testing
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Celinda Michelle Kofron is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Engineering at Brown University, specializing in tissue engineering with a focus on cardiac and neuronal systems. Her academic roles include Senior Lecturer (2017–present), Adjunct Assistant Professor of Molecular Pharmacology (2017), and Adjunct Lecturer of Engineering (2015–2017). She holds a Sc.B. and Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Brown University, alongside postdoctoral training in cardiovascular research at Brown Medicine/Lifespan. Dr. Kofron’s research develops in vitro models to study cardiac fibrosis, pro-arrhythmic toxicity, and neuronal guidance. Key projects include 3D cardiac microtissues for drug screening and collaborative capstone courses integrating engineering, clinical, and social science disciplines. She has co-authored 9 peer-reviewed articles, focusing on cardiac electrophysiology, cell signaling, and biomimetic environments. Her teaching innovations include co-redesigning Brown’s biomedical engineering capstone program (2016) to emphasize interdisciplinary teamwork with clinicians. Awards include the Tau Beta Pi Excellence in Teaching Award (2018) and the Rhode Island Monthly Tech 10 Award. She mentors student teams in competitions like Brown Hack Health and Design+Health at Alpert Medical School. Collaborators include Prof. Ulrike Mende (Department of Medicine) and Peng Zhang, with interdisciplinary ties bridging engineering, cardiology, and biochemistry. Her work aims to translate tissue engineering advancements into clinical applications for cardiac health and drug safety testing.

Joshua Steimelمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Bioassay Platform Development
• Biomechanical Studies
• Emergent Actuation
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Joshua Steimel is an Assistant Professor at the School of Engineering, California Polytechnic State University, Humboldt. He holds a PhD and BS in Materials Science and Engineering from MIT. His research focuses on Bioassay Platform Development, Biomechanical Studies, and Emergent Actuation. He teaches courses such as ENGR 115 (Introduction to Engineering), ENGR 330 (Mechanics and Science of Materials), ENGR 322 (Risk and Data Analysis for Engineers), and created specialized courses like ENGR 492B (Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design I and II) and ENGR 498 (Polymer Physics). He has developed Open Educational Resources (OER) textbooks for these courses, available on LibreTexts, and supplementary lecture videos on YouTube. Education: PhD, Materials Science and Engineering, MIT BS, Materials Science and Engineering, MIT Contact: HGH 119A | (707) 826-3135 | Josh.Steimel@humboldt.edu Steimel’s teaching emphasizes practical engineering skills and innovation, reflected in his course designs and open-access educational materials.

• Mathematics Education
• Undergraduate Mathematics Curriculum
• Calculus Instruction
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Esteban Diaz is an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Mathematics at The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), serving since August 2016. Previously, he held an Assistant Professor In Residence position at the University of Connecticut from 2007 to 2010. He earned a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Iowa (2007) and a BS in Mathematics from the University of Chile (2001). His teaching focuses on foundational and advanced mathematics courses, including Calculus I-III, College Algebra, Preparation for Calculus, and Special Topics in Mathematics. He has taught extensively across all semesters from Fall 2016 to Summer 2025, demonstrating a strong commitment to undergraduate education. In service roles, Diaz has contributed as Program Organizer for Capstone Course Design and Development (2023–present), Committee Member for new Linear Algebra Course Design (2019–2020), and participated in University initiatives like the Exemplary Student Pathways Committee (2024). While no research articles or awards are explicitly listed, his academic profile emphasizes teaching excellence and curriculum development in mathematics education.

• Industrial Engineering
• Operations Research
• Logistics Systems
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Sowmya Dinamani Rao is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington. She holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering (2017), an MS in Electrical Engineering (2006), and a BS in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (2002) from UTA and Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, respectively. PhD, Industrial Engineering, UTA, 2017 MS, Electrical Engineering, UTA, 2006 BS, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology, 2002 Her teaching focuses on core engineering disciplines such as ENGINEERING PROBABILITY, ECONOMICS FOR ENGINEERS, and ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT. She has taught a variety of courses including capstone design, quality systems, and logistics systems design. No specific research awards or grants are listed in the profile. Her academic contributions span over a decade, with extensive experience in adjunct teaching roles across multiple semesters and course levels.