جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Lifeline Earthquake Engineering
• Seismic Design of Buried Pipelines
• Structural Control
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Himan Hojat Jalali is an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), specializing in lifeline earthquake engineering and infrastructure resilience. He leads the Structures and Applied Mechanics group and focuses on seismic performance of buried pipelines, metamaterials for vibration control, sustainable materials, and structural reliability. Education: PhD, Structural and Earthquake Engineering, Sharif University of Technology (2015) MS, Structural Engineering, Sharif University of Technology (2008) BS, Civil Engineering, Iran University of Science and Technology (2006) Research Interests: Seismic resilience of buried infrastructure Finite element modeling of pipelines Metamaterial-based seismic mitigation Sustainable construction materials Infrastructure condition assessment Grants & Awards: Over $1M as PI and $4.1M as co-PI in grants from USDOT, TxDOT, and WRF Recipient of multiple paper awards from ASCE/UESI Pipelines division Editorial roles: Associate Editor of Measurements , Guest Editor of Buildings Journal Teaching: Courses include Finite Element Methods, Advanced Mechanics of Materials, and Structural Dynamics. Active in mentoring graduate researchers.

Brandi MacDonaldمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Archaeological Science
• Multi-method Analytical Approaches
• Pigment Analysis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Brandi MacDonald is an Assistant Research Professor in the Archaeometry Laboratory at the University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR). She specializes in archaeological science, focusing on multi-method analytical approaches to study pigments, rock art, ceramics, obsidian, and glass. Her current research investigates rock art and mineral pigment use in the Pacific Northwest, lower Canadian Shield, and obsidian resource use in Northwestern Patagonia. She coordinates the MURR Archaeometry Laboratory's Pre-Doctoral Internship Program. Dr. MacDonald holds a Ph.D. from McMaster University (2015, Canada). Her research integrates geochemical, petrographic, and spectroscopic techniques to address questions about material procurement, technological choices, and human mobility in prehistoric and historic contexts. Key themes include pigment provenance studies, lithic raw material circulation, and cultural connections across diverse regions. Her research spans global case studies from Patagonia to the Yucatán Peninsula, involving projects like ochre mining in submerged caves (Mexico), obsidian sourcing in Argentina/Chile, and pigment analysis in African archaeological sites. She emphasizes collaborative, community-engaged approaches in fieldwork and lab-based analysis. Publications highlight methodological advancements in geochemical analysis, including neutron activation analysis (NAA), laser ablation-inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS), and portable XRF applications. These techniques enable tracing material origins and reconstructing ancient production networks.

• Arts Education
• Music Education
• Visual Arts Education
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Bill Baker is a Senior Lecturer in Drama, Visual Arts & Music Education at the University of Tasmania's School of Education, College of Arts, Law and Education (CALE). With a career spanning 35 years, he specializes in arts education, technology-enhanced learning (TELT), and the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL). His research focuses on youth resilience through arts participation, particularly in community youth orchestras, and the preparation of pre-service teachers in arts pedagogy. Dr. Baker holds a Doctor of Education (RMIT, 2002), a Master of Education (Arts Administration, RMIT, 1997), and a Bachelor of Music Education (University of Melbourne, 1988). He has received multiple awards, including Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2019) and Honorary Life Member of the Australian Society for Music Education (2021). His funded projects include the Tasmanian Community Fund Grant and Australia-ASEAN Council grants for youth orchestra research. His peer-reviewed publications (over 40) address arts education, online teaching methodologies, and the social impacts of music participation. Current research collaborations include partnerships with the Tasmanian Youth Orchestra and institutions like University of Southern Queensland and The University of Melbourne. Dr. Baker supervises HDR students in arts participation, leadership, and teacher education reforms. Scientific Awards: Vice Chancellor's Teaching Excellence Award Vice Chancellor’s Citation for Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning CALE Teaching Excellence Award Senior Fellow, Higher Education Academy (UK) Honorary Life Member, Australian Society for Music Education Supervision & Teaching: Dr. Baker has supervised numerous HDR students, including completed PhDs on contemporary music pedagogy and Masters theses on visual arts education. He coordinates units in the Master of Teaching and Bachelor of Education degrees, emphasizing technology integration and reflective practice.

Cheryl Sealsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Artificial Intelligence
• Natural Language Processing
• Educational Technology
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Cheryl Seals is the Charles W. Barkley Endowed Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering at Auburn University's College of Engineering. She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Virginia Tech, with additional degrees from Virginia Tech, North Carolina A&T State University, and Grambling State University. Her research focuses on AI ethics, natural language processing (NLP), virtual reality (VR) applications in healthcare and education, and promoting diversity in STEM. She leads initiatives like the NSF-funded AI ethics education project and the Institute for African Americans in Computing Sciences (IAAMCS). Notable awards include the Charles W. Barkley Professorship (2020) and participation in Drexel’s ELATES fellowship program. Her work bridges technology and social impact, including VR-based empathy training for medical students and interventions to mitigate pandemic-induced learning loss. She collaborates on interdisciplinary projects, such as automated grading tools for speech therapy and pavement crack recognition systems. Education: Ph.D. Computer Science, Virginia Tech M.S. Computer Science, Virginia Tech M.S. Software Engineering, North Carolina A&T State University B.S. Computer Science, Grambling State University Research Interests: AI Ethics and STEM Education Reform NLP for Sentiment Analysis and Hate Speech Detection VR Applications in Healthcare Training and Empathy Development Computing Equity and Underrepresented Groups Interdisciplinary Tools for Education and Accessibility Awards and Recognition: Charles W. Barkley Endowed Professor (2020–2025) ELATES Fellowship Participant (2024) Grants and Collaborations: NSF Grant: Integrating AI Ethics into STEM Curricula Collaborative Research: Evolution of IAAMCS National Science Foundation (NSF) AI Ethics Initiative Labs and Affiliations: Center for Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Engineering McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security

Tina Danielsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Conflict Resolution
• Aggression Studies
• Child Development
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Tina Daniels is an Associate Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Psychology at Carleton University, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Her research focuses on conflict and aggression, with a specialization in primary prevention strategies. She has developed and evaluated programs such as conflict resolution, social skills training, peer mediation, and anti-bullying initiatives. Recently, she has concentrated on relational aggression in children’s friendships and peer networks, aiming to improve conflict management in youth. She chairs the Ottawa Anti-bullying Coalition, a community group of over 50 members dedicated to combating bullying in children’s lives. Daniels also conducts workshops for educators, parents, and children on anti-bullying strategies. Education: Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Waterloo. Office: B549 Loeb Building, Carleton University, Ottawa. Her research interests emphasize understanding the relational dynamics of aggression to design effective interventions. Her work spans local and international contexts, with a focus on child development and social-emotional learning. She collaborates with schools and communities to implement evidence-based anti-bullying programs. Publications span topics like social cognitions in withdrawn children, relational aggression in peer conflicts, and the role of sociometric status in child behavior. Her contributions include both empirical studies and applied initiatives to address bullying in educational and social settings.

Xiao Liمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Blockchain Technology
• Distributed Systems
• Machine Learning
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Dr. Xiao Li is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Santa Clara University, School of Engineering. His research focuses on blockchain technology applications in distributed systems (Edge Computing, IoT, Federated Learning), machine learning, and privacy-preserving frameworks. He has a Ph.D. in Computer Science from The University of Texas at Dallas (2024) and was awarded the Jan P. Van der Ziel Engineering Fellowship there. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, The University of Texas at Dallas, 2024 Research interests include: Blockchain architecture optimization in resource-constrained environments Machine learning model development for cryptocurrency analysis Cybersecurity disclosure sentiment analysis using unsupervised techniques Low-resource data challenges in psychiatric clinics Professional activities: Program Committee Member, IEEE International Workshop on Blockchain and Smart Contracts (IEEE BSC 2024) Recruitment of PhD/Master’s students specializing in blockchain, distributed machine learning, and edge computing Office Location: Bergin 206 Office Hours: Mon/Wed 4pm-5pm (Winter 2025)

Jesse Wilcoxمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Science Teacher Preparation
• Authentic Research Experiences
• Elementary Science Education
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Dr. Jesse Wilcox is an Associate Professor of Biology at the University of Northern Iowa specializing in science education research. His work investigates best practices for preparing K-12 science teachers, with emphasis on authentic research experiences and standards-based assessment. Wilcox's scholarship explores: Field experience supports for preservice teachers NGSS-aligned grading reforms Elementary STEM engagement techniques Self-efficacy development in educators Recent publications demonstrate methodological diversity from case studies on teacher persistence to quasi-experimental analyses of instructional interventions.

Kevin A. Haasمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Coastal Engineering
• Numerical Modeling
• Sediment Transport
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kevin A. Haas is a Professor of Civil Engineering and Associate Chair for Undergraduate Programs at the Georgia Institute of Technology's School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, part of the team developing Coastal Engineering programs in Savannah. He holds a B.S. (Ohio State University, 1994), M.S. (Ohio State University), and Ph.D. (University of Delaware, 2001) in Civil/Coastal Engineering, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Delaware. Education: B.S. in Civil Engineering (Distinction), The Ohio State University, 1994 M.S. in Civil Engineering, The Ohio State University, 1997 Ph.D. in Coastal Engineering, University of Delaware, 2001 Research Interests: Focuses on coastal dynamics, numerical modeling of nearshore circulation, sediment transport, and hydrodynamics of rip currents. Explores wave energy extraction, tidal marsh sediment transport, and applications of video-based field observations. His work bridges environmental engineering and renewable energy, emphasizing sustainable coastal systems. Key Achievements: Recipient of the Delaware Sea Grant Award for outstanding Ph.D. research on rip currents Lead in securing a $1M educational grant for undergraduate programs at Georgia Tech Active in developing tidal and wave energy assessment methodologies Grants & Labs: Principal investigator on projects funded by federal agencies and industry partnerships Conducts fieldwork and modeling at Georgia Tech's Savannah campus and coastal sites Collaborates with USGS, NOAA, and international teams on marine energy initiatives

• Remote Sensing
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Environmental Monitoring
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Giorgos Mountrakis is a Professor in the Department of Environmental Resources Engineering at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF). His research focuses on environmental monitoring using remote sensing, environmental modeling through geographic methods, and decision support systems for ecological and urban challenges. He holds a Dipl. Eng. from the National Technical University of Athens (1998), an M.S. (2000), and Ph.D. (2004) from the University of Maine. His work integrates advanced technologies like satellite imagery, LiDAR, and machine learning to address land cover dynamics, climate impacts, and wildlife conservation. Current advisees include Atef Amriche (PhD candidate in Geospatial Information Science), Babak Haji Seyed asadollah (PhD in Environmental Resources Engineering), Ahmadreza Safaeinia (PhD in Environmental Resources Engineering), and Zhixin Wang (PhD in Geospatial Information Science). Key research themes include: land use/cover classification using deep neural networks, climate change impacts on forests and rangelands, and optimizing spatial-temporal models for large-scale environmental analysis. His projects span global datasets (e.g., Landsat, MODIS) and regional case studies in the US, Mongolia, and Algeria. Publications emphasize methodological advancements in remote sensing, such as fusion of multisensor data, accuracy assessment frameworks, and applications in biodiversity conservation. His work bridges technical innovation with practical environmental decision-making, addressing issues like urban growth prediction and wildlife-vehicle collision mitigation.

• Programming Languages
• Software Engineering
• Compilers
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Manuel Rigger is an Assistant Professor at the National University of Singapore in the School of Computing and leads the Trustworthy Engineering of Software Technologies (TEST) Lab . His research focuses on improving data-centric systems , particularly their reliability, having found over 1,000 unique bugs in database systems. Education : PhD in Computer Science (2019) and MSc in Software Engineering (2015) from Johannes Kepler University Linz; MPhil in Chinese Philosophy (2015) from Xiamen University Research Highlights : Developed SQLancer – an automated testing framework that found 500+ bugs in DBMSs; created Query Plan Guidance (QPG) for efficient logic bug detection; received best paper awards at ICSE '23 and EuroSys '24 Scientific Awards : Recipient of 6 distinguished artifact/reviewer awards Major industry support from Google, AWS, and Microsoft Developed tools adopted by Oracle GraalVM and SQLite Teaching : Lecturer for CS3213 Foundations of Software Engineering and CS6223 Advanced Topics in Software Testing . Supervises multiple PhD/MSc theses on database testing and compiler reliability.

H.F. Machiel Van der Loosمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Rehabilitation Robotics
• Roboethics
• Design Methodology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

H.F. Machiel Van der Loos is an Associate Professor and Associate Head – External at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of British Columbia. He holds a PhD from Stanford University (1992) in human-robot interaction and a Diplôme d'Ingénieur from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL). As Director of the CARIS Lab, his research focuses on rehabilitation robotics, roboethics, design methodology, and human-robot interaction in industrial contexts. He has authored over 50 peer-reviewed journal articles and 100 conference papers, and serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Assistive Technology . His teaching includes core design courses such as the Capstone Design Project and cross-disciplinary 'Designing for People' courses spanning Computer Science, Applied Science, and Library Science. Van der Loos organized major conferences including IEEE ICORR 2013 and ICED17 at UBC. His work includes developing assistive technologies like power-assisted wheelchairs, AR interfaces for human-robot collaboration, and rehabilitation robots. The CARIS Lab emphasizes ethical considerations in corporeal robotics and user-centered design principles. Current research projects involve multimodal robot programming through AR, gesture-based interaction, and adaptive wheelchair control systems. His lab has collaborated with industry partners like JDQ Systems Inc. and Tableau to advance practical robotics solutions.

Carla Boninaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Digital Government
• AI Policy
• Digital Platforms and International Development
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Carla Bonina is Associate Professor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Surrey Business School , with affiliations to multiple research centers including the Surrey Centre for the Digital Economy , Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI , and Latin American Open Data Initiative (ILDA). Her work bridges technology, policy, and sustainable development with a focus on Latin America. PhD in Management - London School of Economics and Political Science MSc in Public Administration - Centro de Investigación y Docencia Económicas (CIDE), Mexico City BSc in Economics - University of Buenos Aires, Argentina Research explores digital platform governance in international development, AI policy frameworks, and open data ecosystems in Latin America. She investigates how digital transformation intersects with social innovation and equitable development . Recent work analyzes data justice mechanisms and algorithmic bias in public service delivery. Key contributions include comparative OGD platform studies across Buenos Aires, Mexico City, and Montevideo. Her DIODE network research examines digital economies in developing countries. As co-PI for Audio Commons Initiative , she pioneered open audio content frameworks for creative industries. Mid-Career Researcher of the Year (Surrey Business School, 2021) Impact Award for digital government work (University of Surrey, 2020) Fellow, Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI Principal Researcher, ILDA Active in digital policy advisory for World Bank, OECD, and IDRC. Coordinates Por Mi Barrio urban governance case studies and contributes to UNESCO Open Science frameworks. Recent Surrey Speaks podcast (2023) discusses AI's role in social inequality dynamics.

Anirban Mondalمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Bayesian Inference
• Markov Chain Monte Carlo Methods
• Spatial Statistics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Anirban Mondal is an Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies at Case Western Reserve University's Department of Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Statistics, specializing in Bayesian Inference, Markov Chain Monte Carlo Methods, and Uncertainty Quantification. Holding a Ph.D. in Statistics from Texas A&M University, his research spans spatial statistics, inverse problems, and data mining applications across biomedical, materials science, and public health domains. Education: Ph.D. in Statistics, Texas A&M University His recent publications (2022-2024) demonstrate interdisciplinary applications including heart disease prediction via optimized machine learning, additive manufacturing defect analysis, and pandemic transmission modeling. While primarily focused on Bayesian frameworks and computational statistics, his work extends to geomechanics, remote sensing, and environmental risk assessment. Current research explores advanced sampling algorithms, functional data emulation, and multiscale hierarchical modeling for complex systems. Key trends include uncertainty quantification in machine learning systems (2024), Bayesian calibration methods (2023), and pandemic modeling (2022). His work balances methodological innovation with real-world applications in medical diagnostics, materials science, and climate science. Contact: anirban.mondal@case.edu

Carlos Cámara-Menoyoمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Urban Studies
• Open Science
• Urban Commons
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Carlos Cámara-Menoyo is a Senior Research Software Engineer at the University of Warwick's Centre for Interdisciplinary Methodologies, where he bridges technical expertise with urban research. He holds a PhD in Information and Knowledge Society from the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (2018), awarded the IND+I Science Prize. His academic roles include Lecturer at Universidad San Jorge and Associate Lecturer at Oxford Brookes University and Universitat Oberta de Catalunya. Education : PhD in Information and Knowledge Society (2018), Universitat Oberta de Catalunya MSc in Information and Knowledge Society (2012), Universitat Oberta de Catalunya MSc Architecture (2004), Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya Research Interests : Urban Studies, Open Science, Spatial Justice, Data Visualization, and Urban Commons. His work explores commodifications between cities, technology, and society, focusing on equitable urban development and participatory methods. Articles : His recent work addresses the Food-Water-Energy Nexus, participatory urban governance, and inclusive GIS applications. Key themes include sustainability transformations and co-design processes. Awards : IND+I Science Prize (2018), Cum Laude PhD distinction. Advising & Grants : Supervised Master’s theses on urban commons and co-production. Active in collaborative projects like Zaragoza Accesible and the Creating Interfaces initiative. Labs & Teams : Leads research software engineering efforts at CIM, promoting open science and reproducible workflows.

• Climate Change Governance
• Urban Sustainability
• Transformative Research Methods
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Katharina Hölscher is an Assistant Professor in Just Transformation to Climate-Resilient Cities and Regions at Utrecht University's Department of Human Geography and Spatial Planning. She focuses on transformative climate governance, institutional learning, and co-creation approaches to address climate adaptation challenges in urban contexts. Her work spans Europe, the USA, India, and South Africa, emphasizing governance capacities for sustainability transitions. Education & Experience: PhD in Human Geography and Spatial Planning (details not specified). Previously affiliated with the Dutch Research Institute for Transitions (DRIFT) and Erasmus University Rotterdam (2014–2022). Involved in EU FP7, Horizon 2020, and NWO-funded projects, alongside policy advising for the German Environmental Agency. Research Interests: Her research explores governance mechanisms enabling experimentation, coordination, and co-creation in climate adaptation. Key topics include institutional learning, transformative governance capacities, and the integration of transdisciplinary methods like citizen science. She analyzes how urban governance structures can foster resilience and justice through nature-based solutions and wastewater reuse innovations. Grants & Projects: EU-funded projects (FP7, Horizon 2020) focused on urban climate governance and sustainability transitions. Leading roles in work packages addressing policy mainstreaming, impact assessment frameworks, and participatory methodologies. Labs/Teams: Associated with the Connecting Nature initiative and the DRIFT research group, collaborating on frameworks like the Connecting Nature Framework for fast-follower cities.