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Guy Joosمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Innate and adaptive immunity in the airways
• Airway pharmacology
• Health effects of air pollution
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Guy Joos is a Full Professor of Medicine at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University , Head of the Department of Respiratory Medicine at Ghent University Hospital, and serves as Director of Research (Vice-Dean) at Ghent University since 2017. His academic career spans over three decades, with key roles including Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine (2014-2018) and ongoing leadership in respiratory research since 1999. Born in Ostend, Belgium (1956) M.D. and Ph.D. from Ghent University Board-certified in Internal and Pulmonary Medicine Prof Joos specializes in translational and clinical research on asthma and COPD , focusing on airway immunology, pharmacology, and pollution effects. His work at the Translational Lab for Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases has produced over 250 peer-reviewed publications with an h-index of 53. His research explores indirect bronchial provocation, miRNA expression in asthma subtypes, and ChemR23 signaling in pollutant-induced inflammation. Recent publications highlight interactions between innate lymphoid cells , TH2 responses , and air pollution . He has led pivotal clinical trials like the AZISAST study on macrolides in non-eosinophilic asthma. Fellow of European Respiratory Society (2014) Honorary Member of Lithuanian Society of Pulmonology (2012) Royal Academy of Medicine prizes (2004, 1995, 1988) Prof Joos has supervised 16 Ph.D. students since 1998, contributed to guidelines like the ERS Task Force on Indirect Challenges , and held editorial roles at journals including Respiratory Research and American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine . He served as President of the European Respiratory Society (2016-2017) and the Belgian Thoracic Society (2010-2012).

Christopher G. Chuteمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biomedical Informatics
• Health Information Technology
• Biomedical Terminologies
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Christopher G. Chute, MD, DrPH, MPH, serves as Bloomberg Distinguished Professor at Johns Hopkins University with joint appointments in the School of Medicine (Divisions of General Internal Medicine and Health Sciences Informatics), Bloomberg School of Public Health (Department of Health Policy and Management), and School of Nursing (Division of Health Informatics). He concurrently holds the position of Chief Health Research Information Officer for Johns Hopkins Medicine. Dr. Chute obtained his medical degree from Brown University, completed internal medicine residency at Dartmouth, and earned a doctorate in Epidemiology from Harvard University. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Clinical Informatics. His research focuses on biomedical terminologies, health information technology standards, big data analytics in healthcare, and electronic medical record systems. He leads major initiatives including the World Health Organization's ICD-11 revision as Chair of the Revision Steering Group. His work bridges clinical informatics, public health surveillance, and computational approaches to healthcare data. Analysis of recent publications reveals concentrated research in pandemic informatics, particularly leveraging large-scale EHR data from the National COVID Cohort Collaborative (N3C). Key themes include: long COVID characterization, health disparities in rural populations, AI/ML applications for clinical prediction, antiviral treatment outcomes, and data standardization methodologies. Scientific Awards and Honors Elected to National Academy of Medicine (2024) Bloomberg Distinguished Professor (2015) President, American College of Medical Informatics (2015-2020) Inaugural Fellow, International Academy of Health Sciences Informatics (2017) HL7 Fellow (2017) AMIA President's Award (2002) IBM Faculty Award (2005) Homer Warner Award for Most Outstanding Contribution (1998) Dr. Chute directs substantial research programs including NIH-funded projects on EHR data reuse, Beacon Community initiatives, LexGrid terminology infrastructure, and clinical-translational informatics. As Chief Research Information Officer, he oversees enterprise data governance and research computing infrastructure at Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Language Pedagogy
• Applied Linguistics
• Sociolinguistics
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Dr. Zhini Zeng is an Associate Professor of Chinese and Co-Director of the University of Mississippi Chinese Language Flagship Program. She is affiliated with the Department of Modern Languages within the College of Liberal Arts. Her research focuses on language pedagogy, applied linguistics, and sociolinguistics with emphasis on digital-age language learning and professional communication. Dr. Zeng holds a B.A. from Shanghai International Studies University (2009), and M.A. (2011) and Ph.D. (2015) in East Asian Studies from The Ohio State University. She is a certified ACTFL OPI Tester for Mandarin Chinese. Her scholarly work explores innovative curriculum design, third-space theory in language education, and online community-based learning. Recent publications include studies on rhetorical awareness in advanced language writing and cross-cultural communication dynamics in professional settings. Recipient of 2015 NFMLTA/NCOLCTL Research Award 2012 Cheng and Tsui Professional Development Award recipient Teaching responsibilities include advanced Chinese language courses and supervision of the Flagship Program's immersive language training initiatives.

• Performance evaluation of networks
• Wireless networks
• Internet of Things (IoT)
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Katia Jaffres-Runser is a full Professor at Institut National Polytechnique de Toulouse (Toulouse INP) , affiliated with the ENSEEIHT engineering school and the IRIT laboratory , where she leads the RMESS team. She holds a PhD from INSA Lyon and completed a prestigious Marie Curie postdoctoral fellowship at Stevens Institute of Technology and INSA Lyon. PhD : Institut des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon (INSA Lyon), 2005 M.Sc. : INSA Lyon, 2002 Diplôme d’Ingénieur en Télécommunications : INSA Lyon, 2002 Her research centers on performance evaluation and optimization of networks , particularly in wireless sensor networks, IoT, embedded systems, and complex networks. She applies advanced techniques like Google Matrix analysis, game theory, and deep reinforcement learning to improve network reliability, synchronization, and efficiency. Her work spans theoretical modeling and practical implementations in avionics, automotive, and industrial systems. Her recent publications highlight a strong trend in time-sensitive networking (TSN) , network synchronization , AI-driven optimization , and complex network analysis using Wikipedia and trade data. She has led major projects like MACACO, GOIA, and the Maison du Quantique Occitanie, focusing on real-time, reliable, and intelligent networking solutions. Scientific Awards: Best Paper Award on Propagation, IEE International Conference on Antennas and Propagation, 2003 STIC Innovation Prize, 2005 Marie Curie Outgoing International Fellowship, 2007–2010 Prime d'Excellence Scientifique (2013–2016) PEDR (2017–2021) RIPEC C3 (2022–2025) She has advised PhD students and contributed to national and international scientific service, including committee memberships in CoNRS , HCERES , and ACM N²Women . She has served on award juries and grant review panels. Her leadership extends to being Vice-President for Education at Toulouse INP (2021–2024) and Team Leader of RMESS at IRIT (since 2024) . She is actively involved in research labs and collaborative teams such as: RMESS Team , IRIT Laboratory – leading research on network modeling and embedded systems MACACO Project – international collaboration on adaptive communication networks GOIA and APPLIGOOGLE Projects – applying Google Matrix to AI and complex networks IRT EDEN – evaluating determinism in embedded networking

Alicia Elamمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Pharmacotherapeutics
• Dermatology
• Allergic Diseases
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Alicia Elam serves as Associate Professor and Director within the Department of Physician Assistant Program at Augusta University's College of Allied Health Sciences. Holding a PharmD in Pharmacy from Mercer University (1995) and BS in Chemistry from Bennett College (1990), she is a Registered Pharmacist certified by the Georgia Board of Pharmacy. Her academic roles span teaching, scholarship, and extensive service across departmental, college, and university levels. Education: PHARMD, Pharmacy, Mercer University, 1995 BS, Chemistry, General, Bennett College, 1990 Her research centers on pharmacotherapeutics and dermatology with strong clinical applications, particularly focusing on allergic diseases, women's skin conditions, and adolescent health challenges. Publications demonstrate expertise in translating complex medical concepts into practical case-based education for physician assistants, emphasizing patient-centered care and evidence-based practice in underserved areas like eosinophilic disorders and scoliosis management. Recent publications (2017-2019) reveal a concentrated focus on dermatological conditions through continuing medical education case studies, with significant attention to gender-specific presentations (e.g., acne in women) and psychosocial dimensions of chronic conditions. The work consistently bridges pharmacological knowledge with clinical decision-making for physician assistant practice. Scientific Awards: GAPA 2018 Educator of the Year Award GAPA 2017 Educator of the Year Award Alpha Eta National Honor Society for Allied Health Professions – Inductee 2017 She actively mentors students through senior thesis supervision (PHAS 6071) and evidence-based medicine paper reviews. Grant activity isn't explicitly detailed, but her service includes curriculum development roles such as Assistant Dean for Alumni and Careers Outcome Project (2015-2017) and Associate Dean for Beard Award Selection Committee (2016). Professional service extends to Treatment Center of Augusta and Kaplan University. Community engagement includes leadership in Brown Girls Code (Board Member since 2019) and The Links Incorporated, though no dedicated research laboratory or clinical team is specified in her profile.

Toby Murrayمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cybersecurity
• Formal Methods
• Secure Systems Engineering
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Toby Murray is a Professor in the School of Computing and Information Systems at the University of Melbourne, where he serves as Director of the Defence Science Institute and Co-Lead of the Computer Science Research Group. His work bridges formal methods, cybersecurity, and practical system security, with significant contributions to verified security and vulnerability detection. Murray's research focuses on building highly secure computing systems cost-effectively, with expertise in formal verification, information flow security, and vulnerability detection. His current research projects include Verisimilar (Verified, Secure Machine Learning), EDEFuzz (Detecting excessive data exposure in web applications), COVERN (Proving information flow security of concurrent programs), and Time Protection (Proving timing channel freedom for seL4). His work combines theoretical rigor with practical implementation, resulting in multiple open-source tools including SecC, Legion, and Underflow. Murray's recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on verified security properties across diverse domains, from neural networks to concurrent systems. His work often bridges the gap between formal methods and practical security concerns, with increasing attention to machine learning security and policy implications of technical security measures. His publications span top venues in security, formal methods, and software engineering. Distinguished Paper Award at ICSE 2024 for EDEFuzz work on detecting excessive data exposure in web applications Extensive media commentary on cybersecurity issues including CrowdStrike outage analysis and social media regulation Regular contributions to The Conversation and Pursuit on cybersecurity policy matters Murray has advised numerous PhD students to completion, including Lianglu Pan (EDEFuzz), Zhiyuan Zhang, Mo Zhang, and Renlord Yang. He currently supervises multiple PhD students working on security verification, machine learning security, and web application security. His service includes being Program Chair for CSF'25, Associate Editor for IEEE Security & Privacy and ACM TOPS, and membership in IFIP's WG 1.7 and WG 2.3. His research group has developed multiple significant software tools including SecC (Verified Security for Concurrent C Programs), Legion (Principled Automatic Test Case Generation), and Underflow (Compositional Vulnerability Detection for C Programs), all available under open source licenses. Murray's work often involves discovering and reporting bugs in security analysis tools during his research, demonstrating the practical impact of his verification approaches.

Yuan Hongمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Security
• Privacy
• Trustworthy Machine Learning
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Dr. Yuan Hong is an Associate Professor and Collins Aerospace Professor at the University of Connecticut's School of Computing, affiliated with the Connecticut Advanced Computing Center (CACC). He previously held an Assistant Professor position at Illinois Institute of Technology. His expertise spans Security, Privacy, and Trustworthy Machine Learning, with a focus on differential privacy, secure computation, adversarial attacks, and robustness in AI systems. He has received notable awards including the NSF CAREER Award and Cisco Research Awards, and his work has been published in top-tier venues like S&P, CCS, NeurIPS, and CVPR. Education: Ph.D. (Rutgers University), M.Sc. (Concordia University), B.Sc. (Beijing Institute of Technology). Research interests include adversarial machine learning, federated learning security, and privacy-preserving techniques. His recent work addresses challenges in machine unlearning, certified defenses, and robust watermarking for graph learning systems. He actively advises students (Ph.D., M.Sc., undergraduate) and leads the DataSec Lab. Current teaching includes Cybersecurity Lab, Computer Security, and Database Organization. Awards include the CCS Distinguished Paper Award (2024) and the Taylor L. Booth Graduate Fellowship for a student. He organizes conferences such as WPES'22 and DBSEC'22, and serves on editorial boards for IEEE Transactions on Dependable and Secure Computing, IEEE Transactions on Information Forensics and Security, and others. Key contributions include frameworks for certified adversarial robustness (e.g., UniCR), differential privacy mechanisms for federated learning, and defenses against poisoning attacks in video and code generation models.

Maureen Hillierمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Nursing Education
• High fidelity simulation
• Pediatric Critical Care
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Dr. Maureen Hillier serves as a Senior Lecturer in Nursing within Curry College's School of Nursing and Health Sciences, where she has taught since 2008 across RN-BS, Traditional, Accelerated, and MSN programs. She concurrently holds a part-time faculty position at MGH Institute of Healthcare Professions and maintains a 25-year clinical career in Boston Children’s Hospital Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit. Educational background: Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Regis College (2015) Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), Framingham State University (2010) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), University of Rhode Island (1987) Her research pioneers high-fidelity simulation methodologies, particularly virtual end-of-life scenarios for pediatric nursing education. Current scholarship integrates TED Talk pedagogy with reflective writing to develop communication competencies, while pandemic-era work reimagined clinical reentry protocols and standardized patient training. Her publications consistently bridge simulation innovation with pediatric critical care applications. Professional recognition: Pediatric Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) National League for Nursing Simulation Fellowship (2021) As Chair of INACSL's Membership Committee, Dr. Hillier shapes national simulation standards while mentoring faculty in simulation education. Her clinical expertise in pediatric end-of-life care directly informs curriculum development, particularly in Family Centered Simulation and Nursing Synthesis courses. She actively contributes to healthcare inclusion through disability accommodation research in simulation environments. Dr. Hillier leads interdisciplinary simulation initiatives connecting Curry College's nursing programs with Boston Children’s Hospital clinical environments, focusing on developing transferable critical care competencies through technology-enhanced learning experiences.

Vicki Knightمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Applied Behaviour Analysis
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Developmental Disabilities
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Vicki Knight is an Assistant Professor in Special Education at the University of British Columbia , with over 20 years of experience in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) education. She serves as Director of the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research and Collaboration in Autism (CIRCA) and works closely with students across undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. Research Focus: Promoting STEM learning for students with ASD and developmental disabilities Key Methods: Single-case research, applied behavior analysis, technology-based interventions With over 40 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Knight’s work evaluates inclusion strategies in STEM and disseminates evidence-based practices. She contributes to editorial boards of journals including the Journal of Special Education and Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities . Selected Scientific Contributions: 2019 Research Award, Council for Exceptional Children Division of Autism and Developmental Disabilities Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential Her publications highlight video prompting, coding education, and general curriculum access. She trains educators internationally and explores collateral benefits of inclusive education environments.

• Civil Procedural Law
• Domestic Arbitration Law
• International Arbitration Law
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Olga Desiato is an Associate Professor of Civil Procedural Law at the University of Salento's Department of Legal Sciences. She holds qualifications to exercise Full Professor functions in Civil Procedural Law (sector 12/F1). Her expertise includes Civil Procedural Law and Domestic/International Arbitration Law. She joined the university in November 2022 as an Associate Professor following roles as a Senior Researcher (2019–2022) and lecturer in various specialized courses. Education: She earned a Law Degree (2003), PhD in 'Protection of Rights and Judicial System' (2009), and Legal Professions Specialization (2005) from the University of Lecce/Bari. She is a certified mediator accredited by the Ministry of Justice and has taught extensively in postgraduate legal courses since 2007. Research focuses on procedural law reforms, arbitration, ADR, and judicial efficiency. She contributes to journals like Judicium and serves on editorial boards. Recent publications address mediation, bankruptcy law, and legal reforms post-2022 legislative changes. She actively participates in research projects like the 'Start UPP' initiative and chairs academic committees on legal processes. Teaching includes courses on Civil Procedure, Arbitration, and Mediation. She organizes virtual classrooms via Microsoft Teams for courses like Civil Procedural Law and International Arbitration. Her work emphasizes practical legal training, compliance with judicial reforms, and student support through dedicated online platforms.

Daniel N Jacksonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Software Design and Specification
• Design Methods
• Tools and Analysis
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Prof. Daniel N. Jackson is a Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at MIT, serving as Associate Director of the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) and Director of the Middle East Education Through Technology (MISTI MIT-MEET) initiative. His research focuses on software dependability, formal methods, and design analysis, particularly through the Alloy framework. Jackson emphasizes lightweight formal methods to reduce development costs and enhance software safety, with applications in cybersecurity, autonomous systems, and safety-critical software. His work includes developing tools like Bluefish for declarative diagram composition and Riffle for reactive systems. He explores ethical software design frameworks to address dark patterns and advocates for concept-centric development. Jackson's contributions span academic publications, educational initiatives, and industrial collaborations, aiming to bridge formal methods with practical software engineering challenges. Recent projects involve certified control systems for autonomous vehicles, end-to-end dependability cases, and model checking for security flaws. His research integrates interdisciplinary approaches, combining programming languages, static analysis, and human-centered design principles.

• Biomedical Informatics
• Clinical Decision Support Systems
• Electronic Health Records (EHR) Analysis
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Hyung Paek, MD, MSEE, is a Lecturer in Biostatistics and Clinical Informatician at the Yale School of Public Health. His work bridges Biomedical Informatics with Emergency Medicine , focusing on Clinical Decision Support Systems and Health Equity in electronic health record (EHR) applications. Dr. Paek holds board certifications in Clinical Informatics and Internal Medicine , and his research explores Machine Learning for healthcare workforce predictions, Telehealth Equity for HIV patients, and Opioid Use Disorder interventions in emergency settings. MD, St. Louis University (1996) MSEE, Politechnic University (1986) Board Certified: Clinical Informatics (ABPM, 2017), Internal Medicine (ABIM, 2000) Dr. Paek's recent publications analyze EHR-Driven Predictive Models , Gender Productivity Gaps , and Telehealth Implementation during the pandemic. He frequently collaborates with Yale colleagues including Dr. Edward Melnick , Dr. Gail D'Onofrio , and Dr. James Dziura . His 2023 work in JAMA Network Open highlights emergency department buprenorphine adoption, while 2025 studies examine adaptive decision support systems for addiction treatment.

Herman Bruyninckxمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Robotics
• Mechatronics
• Bayesian Sensor Processing
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Herman Bruyninckx is a Professor at the Faculty of Engineering Sciences , KU Leuven , where he also serves as Vice-Chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering and head of the Robotics, Automation and Mechatronics (RAM) subdivision. His research focuses on integrating formally represented domain knowledge into robotic systems for real-time, self-explanatory, and certifiable control. He advocates for open standards and software engineering practices in robotics, with a career-long emphasis on knowledge-driven robotic systems over data-driven approaches.

• African American Cultural Studies
• LGBTQ+ Studies
• Black Masculinities
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Yannick Blec is a certified professor of English (PRCE) at Paris 8 University Vincennes-Saint-Denis. He holds a doctorate from the University of Paris-Est and specializes in African American Cultural Studies, with particular focus on African American LGBTQ+ masculinities in popular arts and contemporary African American literature. His academic affiliations include the Critical Transfers (TransCrit) research group and the Department of Languages, Literatures and Foreign Civilizations (UFR LLCE-LEA). Dr. Blec's research interests center on the intersection of race, gender, and sexuality in African American communities, examining how Black identities are constructed and represented in literature, hip hop, cinema, and popular culture. His work frequently analyzes the Black Arts Movement and contemporary expressions of Black queer identities, with significant scholarly attention to the works of William Melvin Kelley. He employs interdisciplinary approaches drawing from phenomenology, Africana existential philosophy, and intersectionality theory. His recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory examining the evolution of Black masculinities in contemporary culture, with particular focus on hip hop artists who challenge traditional gender norms. His research analyzes how figures like Lil Nas X, Kevin Abstract, and Bob the Drag Queen are reshaping representations of Black masculinity through their music, performances, and public personas. Blec's work bridges literary analysis with contemporary cultural critique, examining both historical contexts from the Civil Rights era and current cultural movements. As an educator, Dr. Blec teaches courses in English language skills, contemporary cultures, and African American protest arts. He is also co-manager of the 'Conference Reports' section of the Quaderna journal, contributing to academic discourse in his field. His research methodology often incorporates analysis of YouTube reaction videos to gauge community reception of Black queer cultural expressions, demonstrating innovative approaches to understanding cultural impact.

Savannah L. Kellyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Data Science Education
• Statistical Literacy
• Research Methods
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Savannah L. Kelly is Associate Head and Associate Professor in the Scholar Support and Data Services (SSDS) Department at the University Libraries of the University of Mississippi. She plays a key role in advancing data and statistical literacy among students, faculty, and librarians through research, instruction, and collaboration. Her educational background includes a PhD in Higher Education with an Interdisciplinary Minor in Applied Statistics, a Master of Library and Information Science, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Philosophy. Dr. Kelly's research focuses on promoting data science and statistical competencies in higher education, interdisciplinary research collaborations, and understanding students’ perceptions of STEM majors and careers. She is passionate about improving quantitative research skills and supporting learners through innovative pedagogical approaches. Her recent publications and presentations highlight a strong trend in statistical education, research data services, information literacy, and academic librarianship. She emphasizes accessible data science training, the use of tools like R and Zotero, and the importance of aligning library services with student needs. IRDL Scholar (2016) IRDL Mentor (2018–2020) ACRL Immersion Program (Teacher Track, 2010; Assessment Track, 2012) Excellence in Assessment Award, Westmont College (2012) People’s Choice Award, EBLIP 2017 Dr. Kelly actively mentors students and collaborates across disciplines. She has led workshops and developed programming such as an R workshop series for graduate students. Her work is supported by professional development grants and institutional programs like IRDL. She is a Certified Instructor for The Carpentries, reflecting her commitment to open, reproducible research practices. She contributes to library-led research through projects on student research challenges, faculty-librarian collaboration, and service loads in academic librarianship. Her work helps shape library instruction, research support services, and data science initiatives at the institutional and national levels.