جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Jennifer M. Sandersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Theology
• Philosophy
• Catholic Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jennifer M. Sanders, Ph.D., is a Professor at Saint Louis University's College of Philosophy and Letters, specializing in Catholic Studies. She teaches courses such as Catholic Imagination, Lonergan’s Insight, and The Question of Suffering and Evil in Catholic Thought. Ph.D. in Systematic Theology, Boston College (2017) M.A. in Philosophy, Boston College (2009) B.A. in Philosophy, Summa Cum Laude, Boston College (2007) Her research focuses on theology, ethics, and Catholic intellectual heritage, particularly exploring themes like forgiveness, civil resistance, and the intersection of faith with social justice. Her work bridges philosophical inquiry with religious discourse to address contemporary moral and existential challenges. Her publications include analyses of forgiveness and civil resistance within Catholic thought, reflecting her interest in the theological implications of human interactions and societal structures. Key lectures delivered in 2023 and 2025 highlight her engagement with topics such as 'The Cross and Civil Resistance' and 'Authentic Friendships in Vulnerable Democracies.' She is affiliated with the Catholic Theological Society of America and actively contributes to community work through public lectures and service.

Asma Khalifaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Gender Studies
• Peace and Conflict Studies
• Political Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Asma Khalifa is a Doctoral Researcher at the German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA) since October 2018, specializing in the GIGA Institute for Middle East Studies and enrolled in the GIGA Doctoral Programme . Her work focuses on gender dynamics in conflict zones, particularly examining war's impact on gender relations in Libya and Bosnia through comparative analysis. Education: M.A. in Peace and Conflict Studies (Hacettepe University, Turkey), LL.B. (Africa University, Libya) Asma's research spans gender-based violence policies (including during the pandemic), peacebuilding strategies , and post-conflict societal structures . She has contributed to projects like the Policy Tracker on Gender-Based Violence (2020-2021) funded by BMZ, analyzing governmental responses to GBV during crises. Her recent publications explore participatory approaches to conflict and climate challenges in MENA regions, identity formation among Libya's Imazighen during war, and youth struggles in post-conflict environments. She actively participates in academic events as speaker ( GIGA Talk: The Shadow Pandemic 2021) and panelist ( Making Things Worse? The Fight Against Violence and Crime 2019), collaborating with experts like Prof. Dr. Merike Blofield and Johanna Pieper. Her email contact is asma.m.khalifa@gmail.com .

Kostas Kalfasمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Structural Engineering
• Earthquake Engineering
• Seismic Isolation Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kostas Kalfas is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Texas at Tyler. He holds a PhD from Southern Methodist University (2023), an M.Sc. from the University of Surrey (2015), and a 5-year Diploma from the National Technical University of Athens (2012). His professional certifications include Engineer in Training (Texas), Chartered Engineer (Institution of Civil Engineers, UK), and Chartered Engineer (Technical Chamber of Greece). His teaching focuses on courses such as CENG 3306 – Mechanics of Materials , CENG 3434: Civil Engineering Materials, Codes and Specifications , and CENG 3325: Structural Analysis . Dr. Kalfas’s research interests center on structural dynamics, seismic isolation systems, and sustainable materials. He investigates topics like pressurized sand dampers, elastomeric bearing performance under combined loading, and the mechanical behavior of civil engineering materials. His work emphasizes practical applications in earthquake engineering and infrastructure resilience. His recent conference contributions include awards for studies on pressurized sand dampers and elastomeric bearings. He has presented at leading events such as the Engineering Mechanics Institute Conference (EMI 2023), the International Conference on Natural Hazards & Infrastructure (ICONHIC2022), and the IABSE Symposium (2018). Notable awards include the 1st Prize in the Dynamics Student Paper Competition (EMI 2022) and recognition for innovative humanitarian engineering projects in Uganda and sustainable material solutions.

Tian-Jian Hsuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Coastal Engineering
• Sediment Transport Modeling
• Oceanography
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tian-Jian “Tom” Hsu is the Donald C. Phillips Professor of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering at the University of Delaware (UD) and Director of the Center for Applied Coastal Research. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Cornell University (2002) and a Bachelor's in Ocean Engineering from National Taiwan University (1994). Prior to UD, he was an Assistant Professor at the University of Florida (2006–2008) and an Assistant Scientist at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (2004–2006). His research focuses on numerical modeling of sediment transport, including cohesive and non-cohesive sediments, flocculation processes, and heterogeneous sediment dynamics. Key areas include wave-driven sediment transport, bedform evolution, and open-source tool development (e.g., sedInterFoam). He pioneered turbulence-resolving simulations for fine sediment transport and contributed to understanding oil-mineral interactions in marine environments. Education: Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Cornell University, 2002 Master of Science, Cornell University, [Year not specified] Bachelor of Science in Ocean Engineering, National Taiwan University, 1994 Dr. Hsu’s work bridges computational models with field observations, emphasizing coastal resilience and environmental sustainability. He received the NSF CAREER Award (2007) and led initiatives in CSDMS and the Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans (Associate Editor, 2011–2019). Awards: NSF Early Career Development (CAREER) Award, 2007 His group collaborates on projects like oil-sediment interaction modeling and extreme scour analysis under coastal flooding. The Center for Applied Coastal Research (CACR) under his direction focuses on applied coastal science and engineering solutions.

C. Armando Duarteمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Mechanics
• Structural Engineering
• Multiscale Modeling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. C. Armando Duarte is the Nathan M. Newmark Distinguished Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). He holds affiliations with the Computational Science and Engineering Program and the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA). His research focuses on computational mechanics, particularly the Generalized Finite Element Method (GFEM/XFEM), multiscale modeling, fracture mechanics, and hydraulic fracturing. He has authored/co-authored over 100 publications and co-edited books on computational methods. Education: Ph.D. (1996) and M.Sc. (1991) in Engineering Mechanics from the University of Texas at Austin and Federal University of Santa Catarina, respectively, and a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the Federal University of Pernambuco. Professional Roles: Professor at UIUC since 2015, previously at the University of Alberta and visiting roles at institutions in Brazil, Portugal, and the Netherlands. He serves on editorial boards of computational mechanics journals and chairs committees for professional societies like USACM and ASCE. Research Interests: Multiscale problems, computational fracture mechanics, meshfree methods, and multiphysics simulations. His work emphasizes 3D fracture analysis, hydraulic fracturing, and thermal gradient modeling. Awards: Recognitions include the Nathan Newmark Professorship, USACM Fellowship, and multiple best paper awards. His work has been cited over 9,000 times, with papers featured in top journals like Computer Methods in Applied Mechanics and Engineering . Teaching: Renowned for excellence in courses like Finite Element Methods, Structural Analysis, and Computational Plates and Shells. His teaching accolades span over two decades at UIUC.

• Critical Development Studies
• International Political Economy
• Civil Society
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Julie Hearn is a Senior Lecturer and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) at the Lancaster University , affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences and the Department of Politics . She convenes courses such as PPR.222 The Politics of Development and PPR.336 Africa and Global Politics , while supervising final-year and MA dissertations. As PPR Director of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), she received the 2024 EDI Faculty Award . Education : ESRC-funded PhD research in Kenya; collaborative projects with the Institute of Development Studies (IDS), University of Sussex, and institutions in Ghana, Uganda, and South Africa. Research Themes : Julie’s work spans five areas: (1) the global political economy of African civil societies, (2) labor movements in Argentina, (3) trade union mobilization of Latin American migrant workers in London, (4) Ecuador’s postneoliberal development model, and (5) the NGO-isation of the Syrian Revolution. Scientific Awards : 2024 EDI Faculty Award Elected four times to the UCU National Executive Committee Co-founder of the Lancaster University Race Equality Network (LUREN) Advising & Grants : Supervised PhD student David Murphy; secured a 2008 British Academy Small Grant and a 2014/15 ESRC grant for research on migrant workers and Ecuador’s development model, respectively. Publications Trends : Her work focuses on NGO-isation , civil society critiques, labor activism, and postneoliberal development, with key contributions to journals like Development and Change , Third World Quarterly , and International Socialism . Other Activities : Former President, VP, Equality Officer, and Membership Officer of Lancaster UCU; organizer of Black History Month events and decolonization campaigns.

• Intelligence Studies
• History of International Relations
• Terrorism and Counterterrorism
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Bob de Graaff is a Professor of Intelligence and Security Studies at Utrecht University's Department of History and Art History, part of the Faculty of Humanities. He holds a PhD from Leiden University and has held multiple academic positions, including at Leiden University’s Campus The Hague (2007–2009) and the Netherlands Defense Academy (2010–2017). His research focuses on intelligence history, terrorism, and international relations, with notable projects including a history of the Netherlands Defense Intelligence and Security Service (ongoing until 2022). Education: MA in Contemporary History, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (1979) PhD in History, Leiden University (1997), thesis: Kalm temidden van woedende golven. Het Ministerie van Koloniën en zijn taakomgeving, 1912–1940 Research Interests: Intelligence studies, Cold War history, terrorism and counterterrorism, Srebrenica inquiry, Dutch decolonization, and military history. He has authored/co-authored over 50 publications, including Villa Maarheeze: de geschiedenis van de Inlichtingendienst Buitenland (1998) and Intelligence and Cold War behind the Dikes (1997). Projects: Leading the History of the Military Intelligence and Security Service project (2019–2022) Member of the editorial board for the Journal of Mediterranean and Balkan Intelligence Grants & Collaborations: Funded by the Netherlands Ministry of Defence for the Military Intelligence project Co-founder and board member of the Netherlands Intelligence Studies Association (NISA) Labs/Teams: Active in academic intelligence networks, particularly through NISA and editorial contributions to intelligence journals.

• Behavioral Strategy
• Organizational Design
• Resource Allocation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nauman Asghar is a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Strategic Management at the University of Liverpool Management School (ULMS), UK. He holds a PhD in Strategy & Business Policy from HEC Paris (2023) and previously served as an Assistant Professor at NEOMA Business School. He is a Rhodes Scholar with degrees in Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL) and MSc in Law and Finance (MLF) from the University of Oxford. Asghar teaches modules like STRATEGIC ORGANISATION (ULMS871/ULMJ871), serving as Module Co-ordinator. His research focuses on behavioral strategy and organizational design, examining biases like inertia in resource allocation and how organizational structures influence decision-making. Key themes include centralized vs decentralized capital allocation, institutional ownership responses to performance feedback, and managerial cognition's role in strategic foresight. He is developing projects on performance-aspiration spillover effects between organizational goals. Asghar actively participates in academic governance, serving as an ad-hoc reviewer for the Strategic Management Journal , member of the Strategic Management Society's Competitive Strategy Interest Group, and reviewer for major conferences like Academy of Management. He contributes to PhD admissions as part of the interview panel and oversees Independent Progress Assessment Panels (IPAP). His publications span topics such as delegation impacts on capital reallocation (2022-2025), aspiration-performance dynamics (2023), and insider trading insights into strategic foresight (2023). While no formal awards are listed, his prolific publication record and editorial board roles highlight academic leadership.

Stefan Bächtoldمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Digital Technologies
• International Political Sociology
• Peacebuilding
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Stefan Bächtold is a Lecturer at the School of Arts and Social Sciences, Monash University Malaysia. His research focuses on the intersection of digital technologies, state authority, and conflict in Southeast Asia, particularly Myanmar and Malaysia. He has held visiting positions at the Technical University of Munich (Germany) and Swisspeace Institute (University of Basel, Switzerland). His work critically examines how digital technologies shape political dynamics and state intervention in contexts of conflict and pandemic response. **Education:** PhD in Political Science (University of Basel, 2016) MA in Sociology and Political Science (University of Fribourg, 2011) **Research Interests:** Bächtold explores technologies' role in peacebuilding, international development, and conflict transformation using methods like ethnography and discourse analysis. His current projects analyze digital tech’s impact on state authority during the pandemic and Southeast Asia’s policy networks for regulating technology. **Grants & Projects:** Lead investigator for 'Building policy networks for regulating digital tech in Southeast Asia' (2024) Co-investigator in 'Digital Technologies as a New Agenda for Korea-Southeast Asia Diplomacy' (2025) **Activities:** Organized workshops on digital governance, including the Southeast Asia Research Center for Digital Technology and Society (SEADS) Roundtables and Monash University Malaysia’s 2024 Graduate Research Week. **Collaborations:** Engages with global institutions like the United Nations, European Union, and local NGOs to evaluate complex interventions in conflict zones.

Fatemeh Azhariمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Structural Engineering
• Computational Materials Engineering
• Finite Element Analysis
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Fatemeh Azhari is a Lecturer in Structural Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, Monash University, specializing in multi-scale computational tools for advanced materials and structures. She holds a Ph.D. from Monash University (2018), an M.Sc. and B.Sc. from Isfahan University of Technology (2012, 2010). Her research focuses on composite materials, additive manufacturing, and structural mechanics, with applications in sustainable construction and defense projects. Education: Ph.D. Structural Engineering, Monash University (2018) M.Sc. Structural Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology (2012) B.Sc. Civil Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology (2010) Research Interests: Multi-scale modeling, finite element analysis, composite materials (CFRP/GFRP), titanium alloys, fire dynamics, and structural stability. She leads projects funded by DST Group and collaborates with institutions like UNSW and the University of Melbourne. Research Trends: Her work emphasizes integrating computational models with experimental data to predict material behavior under extreme conditions, with recent studies focusing on pseudo-ductile composites, fire dynamics, and additive manufacturing. Awards: 2023 Advancing Women’s Success Grant 2023 ECA Seed Program Best Research Paper Award (2018, 2021) Supervision & Grants: Supervises multiple PhD candidates and co-leads projects on titanium alloys and dental implant mechanics. Active in teaching structural mechanics and materials courses at Monash. Teams/Labs: Collaborates on ICME projects and leads multi-institutional teams focusing on advanced materials and structural systems.

Alexander Rodríguezمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Time Series Analysis
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Alexander Rodríguez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on advancing AI methods for modeling complex spatiotemporal dynamics, particularly in applications related to population health and community resilience. He specializes in machine learning, time series analysis, uncertainty quantification, and multi-agent systems, with an emphasis on scientific modeling and data-driven decision-making. Recent contributions include keynote talks at AAMAS 2025 (Autonomous Agents for Social Good workshop), presentations at the US National Academies Symposium, and invited talks at AAAI 2025 on topics like knowledge-guided machine learning and public health prediction. He co-organizes AAMAS 2025 as sponsorship co-chair and leads initiatives in AI for science and epidemic forecasting. His publications emphasize neural networks for time series forecasting, biomedical foundation models, and epidemic surveillance systems. Notable work includes 'Neural Conformal Control for Time Series Forecasting' (AAAI 2025) and 'Deepcovid: An operational deep learning-driven framework for explainable real-time forecasting' (2021). No scientific awards explicitly listed in available texts. His research group actively collaborates on grants related to AI applications in public health and infrastructure resilience, with a focus on data-centric methodologies and multi-agent systems.

• Cartography
• Geomatic Engineering
• Historical Map Analysis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Yizi Chen is a Researcher affiliated with the Professorship for Cartography at ETH Zurich's Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering. Their work focuses on advancing cartographic techniques through AI-driven methods, historical map analysis, and geospatial technologies. Key contributions include automated map vectorization, semantic segmentation of historical maps, and integrating multimodal data for robotic systems. They have published extensively in top-tier journals and conferences, addressing challenges in deep learning applications for geomatic engineering. Education details are not explicitly provided in the text. Research interests include semantic segmentation, generative AI for cartography, and steganography in image translation. Notable publications span topics from eye-tracking segmentation to urban land use mapping, reflecting a strong interdisciplinary approach. Dr. Chen collaborates on projects involving historical map digitization and benchmarking datasets for computer vision tasks. No awards or grants are mentioned. Their work contributes to advancing geomatic engineering through innovative solutions in digital mapping and spatial data analysis.

Alfonso Salgadoمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Latin American History
• Political History
• Social History
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Alfonso Salgado is a Lecturer in Discipline at Columbia University specializing in modern Latin American history, particularly the political and social history of Chile and transnational political networks in the Americas. He holds a B.A. from Pontifical Catholic University of Chile (2008) and a Ph.D. from Columbia University (2016). His research focuses on Chilean Communism, Cold War media, gender in revolutionary movements, and transnational political alliances. He is currently writing a book on U.S. socialist involvement in Cold War Latin America titled *True Socialism or Chaos: American Social Democrats in Cold War Latin America*. His research has been published in journals like *Hispanic American Historical Review* and *Cold War History*. He teaches courses on Latin American civilization, Cold War history, and media politics. Salgado’s work bridges historical analysis with media studies, examining how political ideologies were disseminated through newspapers, radio, and publishing houses during the 20th century. His recent articles explore topics ranging from the financial strategies of Chilean Communist media enterprises to the social lives of young militants. He emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, combining political economy, gender studies, and media analysis to understand revolutionary movements.

Camille Petitمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Materials Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Physical Chemistry
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Camille Petit is a Professor of Materials Engineering at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Imperial College London. She leads the Petit Group, focusing on designing multifunctional porous materials for environmental and energy sustainability challenges. Her research integrates materials synthesis, characterization, and testing to address molecular separations and solar energy conversion. Key affiliations include the Centre for Processable Electronics, the Institute for Digital Molecular Design and Fabrication (DigiFAB), and the Institute for Molecular Science and Engineering. Education: BSc in Physics and Chemistry (2002-2005), Lycée Massena, Nice, France MSc in Chemistry and Diplôme d'ingénieur (2005-2007), Ecole Nationale Supérieure de Chimie de Montpellier, France PhD in Chemistry (2007-2011), The Graduate Center of The City University of New York, USA Research Interests: Her group develops porous materials like boron nitride, carbon nitride, metal-organic frameworks, and composites for CO₂ capture, photocatalytic applications, and energy-efficient processes. They emphasize multifunctional materials that combine sorption and catalytic properties to reduce energy consumption. Recent work includes enhancing hydrolytic stability of porous materials and scaling-up graphene production via fluidic exfoliation. Advancing Materials Innovation: Petit’s lab employs molecular engineering approaches to accelerate materials development, combining simulation, synthesis, and process modeling to bypass traditional trial-and-error methods. This approach targets faster innovation in sustainable technologies like DAC systems and photocatalytic reactors. Labs & Teams: The Petit Group operates within the Department of Chemical Engineering, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across Imperial College’s institutes and centers. Their work bridges nanoscale material design with macro-scale industrial applications.

Sinéad C. Mac Namaraمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Collaborative Practice in Architecture and Engineering
• Structural Engineering Education
• Innovation in Structural Design
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sinéad C. Mac Namara is an Associate Professor in the School of Architecture and the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) at Syracuse University. Her work bridges structural engineering and architecture, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative pedagogy. She holds a PhD from Princeton University and degrees from Trinity College, University of Dublin. Education: MSE and PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Princeton University BA and BAI in Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, Trinity College, University of Dublin Research & Interests: Focuses on collaborative practice between architects and engineers, structural art, shell structures, and community-engaged design. Notable projects include the Play Perch design-build initiative and the Park Studio community project. Her book Collaborations in Architecture and Engineering (Routledge, 2014) explores interdisciplinary educational strategies. Grants & Awards: NSF Innovations in Engineering Education (PI, $400k, 2009-2013) Chancellors Award for Public Engagement (2013, 2014) ACSA Design Build Educator Award (2014) Princeton E-council Teaching Excellence (2005) Service & Leadership: Roles include President Elect of BTES, ASEE Division Chair, and SU Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Affairs. She mentors the Freedom By Design student group and advises projects like Runway and Digital Soapbox. Labs & Teams: Engages in design-build initiatives, community projects, and international collaborations, including study abroad programs in Mexico City and Ethiopia.