جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Alejandro Manzano Marínمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Host-Microbe Symbioses
• Evolutionary Genomics
• Comparative Genomics
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Alejandro Manzano Marín is a Senior Scientist at the University of Vienna 's Centre for Microbiology and Environmental Systems Science , specifically the Department of Microbiology and Ecosystem Science . His career bridges host-microbe symbioses , evolutionary genomics , and bioinformatics . Education: PhD in Biotechnology (University of Valencia, 2016), MSc in Molecular, Cell Biology and Genetics (University of Valencia, 2011), Bachelor in Genomic Sciences (UNAM, 2010) Previous Positions: Postdoctoral Researcher at INRA, France (2016-2019) Research Focus: Investigates obligate nutritional endosymbionts in aphids and blood-feeding leeches , analyzing genome reduction , symbiont replacement , and metabolic complementation . Key projects include SymBirth (artificial symbiont development) and studies on Haementeria officinalis leech symbioses. Scientific Contributions: Published 30+ articles, including 2025 studies on Sodalis nezarae symbiosis and Discoba codon usage mismatches. His work integrates whole-genome sequencing , microscopy , and phylogenetic analysis . Major Awards: CONACyT PhD Fellowship (2014) Marie Curie COFUND Postdoctoral Fellowship (2016) Marie Curie ITN PhD Fellowship (2011) Outreach: Active in science communication through Bluesky and Twitter , with media coverage on European Medicinal Leech Genome projects. Invited speaker at international conferences on symbiont turnover (2025) and evolutionary impacts (2025).

• Evolutionary Developmental Biology
• Ecology
• Evolution
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Dr. Casper Breuker is a Senior Lecturer and Subject Coordinator for Biology and MBiol Biology at the School of Biological and Medical Sciences, Oxford Brookes University. He is also the Erasmus Coordinator for Biological Sciences and an active researcher in evolutionary developmental biology, with a focus on Lepidoptera. His work integrates ecology, evolution, and developmental biology to understand maternal regulation of offspring development under environmental stress. Research Interests: Evolutionary Developmental Biology (Evo-Devo) Maternal and Transgenerational Effects Butterfly Embryonic Development Wing Morphology and Patterning Responses to Environmental Stress (drought, insecticides) Life History Evolution His recent publications span topics from genomic erosion in extinct butterflies to the functional evolution of wing-patterning genes. These works reflect a strong trend in integrating molecular genetics with ecological and evolutionary theory, particularly using Pararge aegeria as a model system. Scientific Awards: Research Excellence Award Supervision and Grants: Dr. Breuker supervises multiple PhD and postgraduate students, including Jay Hands, Scarlett Ferguson, and Luke Evans. He leads a research group focused on butterfly eco-evo-devo and has been involved in projects on gene flow, insecticide effects, and transgenerational plasticity. He serves as academic editor for PLOS ONE and Scientific Reports , and regularly reviews for top journals in ecology, evolution, and genetics. Labs and Research Groups: He is part of the research groupings in Cell and Developmental Biology, Ecology and Evolution, Genetics and Genomics (UoA5), and affiliated with the Ecology and Evolution Centre and the Centre for Functional Genomics (CfG) at Oxford Brookes.

Peter Rugg-Gunnمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Epigenetics
• Stem Cell Biology
• Human Developmental Biology
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Dr. Peter Rugg-Gunn is a Group Leader at the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute and Head of Public Engagement at the Babraham Institute . His research focuses on the epigenetic regulation of pluripotency and early human development , investigating how chromatin organization, transcription factors, and non-coding RNA interact to shape cellular identity. Key areas include stem cell-based embryo models , heterochromatin dynamics , and age-related epigenetic changes in neural progenitors. Research Themes : Epigenetic programming in human embryogenesis, stem cell differentiation, and regenerative medicine applications Techniques : Single-cell multi-omics, promoter interactome mapping, chemical reprogramming protocols His work has influenced ISSCR guidelines for stem cell-based embryo models and revealed species-specific differences in X chromosome inactivation mechanisms. Current projects explore chromatin-based lineage barriers and epigenetic stability in human pluripotent stem cells.

• Software Engineering
• Machine Learning
• Neural Networks
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Dr. Tien Nguyen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at UT Dallas' Erik Jonsson School of Engineering. His research focuses on software engineering innovations, particularly in machine learning applications for code analysis, vulnerability detection, and automated testing. He develops neural network approaches to enhance software quality and security. Recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on AI-driven software solutions, including GPT-based test generation, neural vulnerability scanners, and code representation learning. His team's work bridges theoretical computer science with practical developer tools, evidenced by studies on syntactic sugar design and program dependence learning. Dr. Nguyen's lab maintains active industry collaborations, with translational research addressing real-world challenges in code maintenance and cybersecurity. Current projects explore context-aware code analysis and self-improving language models for programming assistance.

• Software Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence
• Software Quality
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Eman AlOmar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Systems and Enterprises at Stevens Institute of Technology, affiliated with the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science. She holds a PhD in Computing and Information Sciences from Rochester Institute of Technology (2021). Her research focuses on the intersection of Software Engineering (SE) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), emphasizing software quality, refactoring, maintenance, technical debt, empirical studies, and mining software repositories. Education: PhD in Computing and Information Sciences (Rochester Institute of Technology, 2021). Research Interests: Software Maintenance & Evolution Empirical Software Engineering Mining Software Repositories Code Refactoring and Documentation Technical Debt Management AI Applications in Software Development Awards: 2024 Jess H. Davis Memorial Award for Research Excellence 2024 Best Mining Challenge Paper Award at MSR 2023 Distinguished Doctoral Research Award at MSR 2022 Best Reviewer Award at Journal of Systems and Software Grants: Co-PI on NSF DUE grant (2022-2025) to cultivate performance-aware software engineers, totaling $299,754. Teaching: Courses include Artificial Intelligence for Software Engineering, Software Testing & Quality Assurance, Object-oriented Software Engineering, and Informatics.

James Pattenمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Machine Learning
• Software Engineering
• Source Code Analysis
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James Patten is a Research Fellow at the University of Limerick , affiliated with the Department of Computer Science & Information Systems and the research center Lero – the Irish Software Research Centre . His work focuses on applying machine learning and evolutionary computation to enhance software quality, with a specific emphasis on code duplication detection and refactoring. Primary Affiliation: Department of Computer Science & Information Systems, University of Limerick Research Center: Lero – the Irish Software Research Centre Patten’s research spans two major domains: Software Engineering: Code duplication elimination, clone detection using BERT-based models, evolutionary algorithms for codebase analysis Gender Equity: Active participant in the WiSTEM2D initiative, exploring systemic interventions to improve female representation in STEM fields His publications reflect a dual focus on scalable software analysis techniques (e.g., ensemble inference for clone detection) and social science studies on gender dynamics in technology education. Notably, Patten combines technical rigor with societal impact by addressing both software reliability and diversity challenges.

Zhen Ming Jiangمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Software Engineering
• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
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Zhen Ming (Jack) Jiang is an Associate Professor and York Research Chair (Tier II) in Software Engineering for Foundation Model-Powered Systems at the Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, York University, Canada. He earned his Ph.D. (2013) from Queen's University and MMath/BMath degrees from the University of Waterloo. Research Focus: Software Engineering for AI, Performance Engineering, Logging Practices, and Software Visualizations. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, Queen's University MMath in Computer Science, University of Waterloo BMath in Computer Science, University of Waterloo His research explores engineering rigor in AI-powered applications, performance optimization in foundation model-driven systems, and efficiency improvements in large-scale software. Recent work analyzes logging practices, code cloning in blockchain, and AIOps models. He has received prestigious awards including the NSERC Discovery Accelerator Supplements (2020) and multiple Best Paper Awards at ICST, ICSE, and MSR. He served on program committees for ICSE, ICSME, and ICPE, and reviewed for top journals like IEEE Transactions on Software Engineering.

Anja Grothمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Molecular Cell Biology
• Epigenetics
• DNA Repair
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Anja Groth, 43 years old, is a full professor at the Biotech Research and Innovation Centre (BRIC) under the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Health Sciences. Her research centers on molecular cell biology, epigenetics, DNA repair, and genome stability, with significant contributions to understanding how cells maintain functional memory during division—a critical process for both human development and cancer progression. Education: MSc in Biochemistry, University of Copenhagen PhD in Cancer Biology, University of Copenhagen (2004) Postdoc at Institut Curie, Paris (3 years) Her groundbreaking work on DNA repair mechanisms revealed a protein critical for cancer cell survival through error-free DNA repair. This discovery is paving the way for novel cancer therapies that block this protein. Using advanced molecular biology and interdisciplinary collaboration, she has published in top journals like Nature and secured two major ERC grants. Key Research Themes: Epigenetic memory and chromatin replication DNA damage repair pathways Histone dynamics and inheritance Replication fork stability Protein networks in genome maintenance Articles show a consistent focus on histone chaperones, ubiquitination pathways, and chromatin assembly factors. Her 2016 discovery of H4K20me0 marks and the TONSL–MMS22L complex has had lasting impacts on DNA repair research. Awards & Grants: EliteForsk Award (2018) EMBO Investigator Heirloom Award for Women Scientist Leaders ERC Starting Grant ERC Consolidator Grant As leader of a diverse research group of 15 international scientists (primarily women), Groth emphasizes collaborative innovation and trust-building in scientific environments. She advocates for sustainable lab practices and flexible research strategies that allow unexpected discoveries.

André Cavalcantiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Molecular Evolution
• Ciliate Genome Evolution
• Gene Duplications
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André Cavalcanti is a Professor of Biology at Pomona College since 2005, where he conducts research in molecular evolution. His work focuses on gene scrambling in ciliates, patterns of gene duplications, and the origin and evolution of the genetic code. He teaches courses such as Genomics & Bioinformatics and Introductory Genetics. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Chemistry (2002), Universidade Federal de Pernambuco M.A. in Chemistry (1998), Universidade Federal de Pernambuco B.A. in Chemistry (1996), Universidade Federal de Pernambuco Dr. Cavalcanti's research spans several key areas in molecular evolution. He investigates the mechanisms of gene scrambling in ciliates, which involves complex genome rearrangements. His work on gene duplications explores how these events drive genetic innovation. Additionally, he studies the origin of the genetic code and the enzymes involved in translation. His expertise also includes bioinformatics and computational biology, applied to understand trans-splicing and ciliate genome organization. His recent publications (2008-2009) demonstrate a strong focus on ciliate genetics and molecular evolution, with particular attention to codon usage, stop codon reassignment, and gene fusion events. These works often involve collaborations with undergraduate students and address fundamental questions in genome evolution. Scientific awards and honors include: National Science Foundation Research in Undergraduate Institutions Grant (2009) for "Detection and Analysis of Fused Genes in Eukaryotic Genomes" Dr. Cavalcanti actively mentors undergraduate students, as evidenced by multiple publications co-authored with students (e.g., H.M. Salim, K. Ring, M. Adachi). His research is supported by grants, including the NSF grant mentioned. He maintains a laboratory in Seaver Biology 31, where his team investigates molecular evolutionary processes.

Mona Batishمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• RNA Biology
• Gene Expression Regulation
• Cancer Biomarkers
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Mona Batish is an Associate Professor in the Medical & Molecular Sciences department at the University of Delaware's College of Health Sciences. Her research focuses on RNA biology, particularly exploring RNA processing, transport, and localization in health and disease. She investigates the role of coding and non-coding RNAs as diagnostic biomarkers, with a current emphasis on Ewing’s Sarcoma, a pediatric bone cancer. Her work integrates single-molecule imaging and molecular tools to study RNA dynamics. Dr. Batish holds a BSc (Honors), MSc (Honors), and PhD from Panjab University and Rutgers University, respectively. She leads the Batish Lab, which collaborates widely to advance understanding of RNA regulation and EV-mediated communication. Notable achievements include the NIH Director’s Early Independence Award (2012) and tenure (2022). Her research spans RNA trafficking in extracellular vesicles, development of diagnostic assays, and molecular mechanisms of cancer progression. Recent projects include studies on circRNAs in cerebral palsy and HIV-associated RNA packaging. She actively mentors students and contributes to initiatives like the STAR Tower research hub.

Chee Yeow Mengمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Coding Theory
• Combinatorics
• Data Science
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Chee Yeow Meng is the Provost and Chief Academic & Innovation Officer at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), effective April 2025. He holds a Professor rank and oversees curricular, research, and innovation affairs. Previously, he served as Vice President (Innovation and Enterprise) at NUS and held senior roles in academia and public service, including leadership positions at the National Computer Board and Infocomm Development Authority. His education includes a BMath (Hon) and MMath from the University of Waterloo (1988-1989), followed by a PhD in Computer Science (1996). His research focuses on combinatorics' intersection with computer science, particularly coding theory, extremal set systems, and AI applications. He has pioneered work in error-correcting codes, combinatorial cryptography, and data science. Prof Chee is an associate editor for IEEE Transactions on Information Theory and a Fellow of the Institute of Combinatorics and its Applications. His awards include the Public Administration Medal (Silver, 2018) and the Long Service Award (NTU, 2018). He has founded multiple startups and holds patents in coding technologies. His recent publications emphasize innovations in coding theory applications (e.g., domain wall memories, DNA storage) and machine learning for combinatorial optimization. He actively contributes to national committees and international forums on innovation policy and AI ethics.

• Structural Engineering
• Concrete Structures
• Building Construction
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Alejandro Perez Caldentey serves as University Professor in the Department of Continuous Mechanics and Structural Theory at the Technical University of Madrid since 2003, while simultaneously leading FHECOR Ingenieros Consultores as President of the Board of Directors since 2021 and chairing the CEN TC/250/SC2 committee for Eurocode 2 standards since August 2023. His academic foundation includes a Civil Engineering degree specializing in Structures and Geotechnics from UPM (1989) and a PhD completed in 1996. Key professional milestones feature Senior Engineer (1992), Team Leader (1999), Director of Public Works Department (2005), and Director of R&D (2008) at FHECOR. Research focuses on structural engineering with emphasis on concrete structures, building construction, and mechanics of materials. His international standardization work includes 11 years as Spanish representative for Eurocode 2 development (2012-2023) and continuous involvement with fib Task Group 2.1 on Serviceability Models since 2002, where he was proposed as coordinator in 2024. Major engineering contributions span landmark projects including the Tiemblo Arch, Sil River Bridge, Barajas T4 Terminal, Santos Viaduct duplication, and transnational bridges like Champlain (Montreal), Pattullo (Vancouver), and Gordie Howe (Detroit-Windsor). Professional recognition includes P.E. licenses across six U.S. states (Virginia, Texas, Florida, North Carolina, New York, Washington) and P.Eng. credentials in three Canadian provinces (Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia), plus validated engineering title in Chile. Organizational leadership encompasses Vice Presidency of the Spanish Association of Structural Engineering (ache) since 2020, membership in the Structural Engineering Group at UPM since 2019, and extensive contributions to international code development committees.

Stefano Scanzioمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Industrial Communication Systems
• Wireless Networks
• Real-Time Networks
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Stefano Scanzio is a Senior Researcher at the National Research Council of Italy (CNR-IEIIT) and teaches computer science courses at Politecnico di Torino . With over 60 publications in wireless networks, real-time communication, and industrial IoT, he serves as Associate Editor for Ad Hoc Networks , IEEE Access , and Electronics journals. Ph.D. in Computer Science (Politecnico di Torino, 2008) Laurea in Computer Science (Politecnico di Torino, 2004) His research focuses on industrial wireless networks , particularly Wi-Fi and IEEE 802.15.4 TSCH, with emphasis on: Energy-saving mechanisms in wireless sensor networks Predictive models for Wi-Fi channel quality Reliable communication through seamless redundancy Machine learning integration for network optimization Clock synchronization under non-Gaussian noise Recent publications analyze Wi-Fi 7's multi-link operation, executable QR codes for IoT, and AI-driven network self-configuration. His work has been recognized with multiple best paper awards .

Cristina Lopesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Software Engineering
• Programming Languages
• Distributed Virtual Environments
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Cristina Lopes is a Professor of Informatics at the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences , University of California, Irvine. She holds administrative roles including Director of the Master of Software Engineering Program and former Director of the Institute for Software Research . Her research focuses on software engineering, programming languages, and distributed systems, with contributions to open-source projects like OpenSimulator and AspectJ. She has authored the influential book Exercises in Programming Style . Education: PhD from Northeastern University, MS/BS from Instituto Superior Técnico (Portugal). Awards include IEEE Fellow (2019), ECOOP Test of Time Award (2017), and ACM Distinguished Scientist (2011). She co-founded a virtual reality company for urban redevelopment and leads NSF-funded projects, including the prestigious CAREER Award. Research Interests: Large-scale software systems, aspect-oriented programming, code clone detection, and applying AI to programming challenges. Her work bridges theory and practice, with applications in urban simulation and healthcare systems. Awards and Grants: Over 15 awards including national and international distinctions. Grants focus on scalable software tools and environmental sustainability in computing. Labs/Teams: Leads the Software Engineering Research Group and collaborates with industry partners on open-source infrastructure and AI-driven development tools.

• Software Engineering
• Programming Languages
• Distributed Virtual Environments
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Crista Lopes is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), affiliated with the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences. She serves as Director of the Master of Software Engineering Program and previously led the Institute for Software Research. Her research focuses on software engineering, programming languages, and distributed virtual environments. Dr. Lopes holds editorial roles as Editor-in-Chief of The Art, Science, and Engineering of Programming and on the Advisory Board of PACMPL . She has received notable awards including IEEE Fellow (2019), ECOOP Test of Time Award (2017), and ACM Distinguished Scientist (2011). Her teaching spans courses like INF 212 Programming Languages II and INF 225 Information Retrieval . Recent research includes AI-assisted programming tools, code analysis frameworks like Sourcerer , and studies on climate-conscious conference practices. She actively mentors students in UCI’s Software Engineering doctoral program.