جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• biostatistics
• causal inference
• health data science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Liu Tao is a Professor of Biostatistics at Brown University's School of Public Health, where he serves as Director of the Online Master's Program in Biostatistics and Director of the Brown ARCH Research Methods Core. He holds multiple affiliations including the Lifespan/Boston/Brown Center for AIDS Research (CFAR), Brown Data Science Institute (DSI), Advance-Clinical Translational Research (Advance-CTR), and the AMPATH Biostatistics and Data Program. Dr. Liu obtained his PhD in Biostatistics from the University of Pennsylvania. His research spans health data science with particular expertise in clinical decision-making, incomplete data problems, causal inference, diagnostic testing, and clinical trial design. His work frequently addresses issues in infectious diseases, substance abuse, and HIV/AIDS. Analysis of Dr. Liu's recent publications reveals a strong focus on applying biostatistical methods to critical public health issues, particularly in HIV/AIDS, Ebola virus disease, and substance abuse treatment. His research often involves international collaborations, especially with sites in Africa, and increasingly incorporates digital health approaches for mental health interventions and data collection. The publications demonstrate methodological rigor in causal inference, study design, and handling complex health data. ASA 2017 Section on Risk Analysis Student Paper Award Brown School of Public Health Best PhD Poster Presentation Award Dr. Liu has successfully mentored numerous students, with several advised student projects resulting in conference presentations and publications. His grant portfolio includes significant NIH funding, with principal investigator roles on projects related to HIV/AIDS literacy and Ebola virus disease treatment strategies, plus multiple co-investigator roles on major research initiatives. He leads the biostatistics core of several major research centers focused on HIV/AIDS and global health. Through his leadership of the Brown ARCH Research Methods Core and multiple biostatistics cores within HIV/AIDS research centers, Dr. Liu oversees statistical support for numerous clinical and epidemiological studies. His work with the AMPATH program in Kenya demonstrates his commitment to building statistical capacity for global health research.

Michael P. Twohigمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Clinical Psychology
• Behavioral Therapy
• Anxiety Disorders
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Michael P. Twohig is a Professor in the Combined Clinical/Counseling PhD specialization at Utah State University's Department of Psychology within the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services. He specializes in developing evidence-based treatments for anxiety disorders, OCD, and body-focused repetitive behaviors like trichotillomania. His work emphasizes treatment mechanisms and behavioral approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Twohig holds degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (BA, MS) and the University of Nevada, Reno (PhD), with clinical training at the University of British Columbia Hospital. He co-directs the USU ACT Research Group, focusing on translational research and clinical innovation. Education: BA and MS in Behavior Analysis (UW-Milwaukee), PhD in Clinical Psychology (UNR), Clinical Internship (UBC Hospital). Research Interests: Treatment efficacy evaluation, mechanisms of action in therapies, ACT applications for anxiety/OCD, multicultural mental health, and pediatric hearing aid management. He explores interventions for eating disorders, substance abuse, and developmental disabilities through behavioral and cognitive frameworks. Publications and Grants: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles (2021–2025), books on ACT, and grants supporting telehealth and digital interventions. His work has been cited in systematic reviews and clinical handbooks. Labs/Teams: Co-leads the USU ACT Research Group, advancing ACT-based treatments and training clinicians globally. He mentors students via a 'junior colleague' approach, fostering collaborative research. Future Work: Planning to accept a new graduate student for Fall 2025, expanding ACT applications for chronic health conditions and cross-cultural mental health.

Kendra Thomsonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Applied Behavior Analysis
• Developmental Disabilities
• Mental Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kendra Thomson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Disability Studies at Brock University and holds a part-time Scientist position at the Azrieli Adult Neurodevelopmental Centre at CAMH. She earned her PhD in Psychology from the University of Manitoba (2011), specializing in Applied Behavior Analysis, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at York University (2013). Her research focuses on translating evidence-based behavioral strategies to empower individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities, their families, and care providers. She has authored over 40 publications and serves as the lab director of the Thomson Lab, emphasizing community-engaged research. Key awards include the 2021 Jerry Shook Award from the Association of Professional Behavior Analysts. Her educational background includes a PhD from the University of Manitoba and postdoctoral training at York University. She collaborates extensively with CAMH to advance clinical and research initiatives in neurodevelopmental disabilities and mental health. Research interests include behavioral interventions for autism spectrum disorders, mental health support for individuals with intellectual disabilities, and caregiver training programs. Recent projects highlight telehealth applications, virtual education, and interprofessional collaboration in healthcare settings. Dr. Thomson advises multiple graduate students and has led grants focused on improving quality of life for neurodivergent populations. Her lab emphasizes partnerships between academia and community organizations to ensure practical, impactful outcomes.

• Arts and Health
• Music Therapy
• Public Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yoon Irons serves as Associate Professor of Arts for Health and Wellbeing at the University of Derby within the College of Health, Psychology and Social Care. Her academic work bridges creative arts practice with empirical health research, focusing on community-based interventions that leverage singing and music for therapeutic outcomes across diverse populations including older adults, individuals with Parkinson's disease, and culturally deaf communities. Her research portfolio centers on: Arts-based health promotion frameworks Group singing interventions for chronic conditions Wellbeing outcomes in vulnerable populations Methodological rigor in arts-health research Cross-cultural adaptation of music therapies Digital delivery of creative health interventions Analysis of her publication trajectory reveals escalating interdisciplinary collaboration, with recent work emphasizing pandemic-responsive health messaging (e.g., Covid-19 song interventions) and international comparative studies across Australia, China, and South Korea. Her systematic reviews consistently advance evidence-based protocols for singing therapies in cystic fibrosis and neurological conditions while addressing critical gaps in facilitator training and accessibility. Scientific Awards: No awards were documented in the source materials. Advising and grants activity remains unspecified in available records, though her extensive co-authorship network suggests significant mentorship across international research teams. Publication metrics indicate substantial scholarly impact with over 4,600 total views and consistent monthly engagement. Laboratory infrastructure isn't explicitly described, but her international Parkinson's study implies coordination of multi-site research teams across three continents, with methodological emphasis on qualitative phenomenology and systematic review methodologies.

Dean Spadeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Poverty Law
• Administrative Law
• Gender and Law
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Dean Spade is a Professor of Law at Seattle University School of Law, specializing in Poverty Law, Administrative Law, and Critical Transgender Politics. He teaches courses including Administrative Law, Gender and Law, Policing and Imprisonment, and Law and Social Movements. His research focuses on queer and trans liberation grounded in racial and economic justice, with a particular emphasis on dismantling carceral systems and advancing mutual aid frameworks. Spade earned a Bachelor of Arts from Barnard College and a Juris Doctor from UCLA Law School. He previously served as a Williams Institute Law Teaching Fellow at UCLA and Harvard Law School. His influential works include Normal Life: Administrative Violence, Critical Trans Politics and the Limits of Law (2011, revised 2015) and Mutual Aid: Building Solidarity During This Crisis (and the Next) (2020), translated into multiple languages. His advocacy includes co-founding the Sylvia Rivera Law Project and producing the documentary Pinkwashing Exposed: Seattle Fights Back! (2015). Spade critiques the Nonprofit Industrial Complex and advocates for grassroots, community-driven solutions. He has received the Dukeminier Award (2008) for his article Documenting Gender . Spade’s teaching integrates ethical practice, trauma stewardship, and movement lawyering, emphasizing collaboration and mutuality. His syllabi and courses reflect interdisciplinary engagement with anti-colonial, disability, and feminist scholarship.

Sara Lundellمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Stigma-related emotions
• Self-management support
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sara Lundell is an Associate Professor in physiotherapy at the Department of Community Medicine and Rehabilitation , Umeå University. Her research focuses on how stigma-related emotions like shame and guilt affect self-management in people with COPD and the development of eHealth tools to support these patients and healthcare professionals. Her educational background includes a master's degree in physiotherapy (2012) and a 2018 dissertation on COPD care implementation. She has led projects such as the ECHO-COPD initiative (2021-2024) and the current Countering Stigma in COPD Self-Management project (2024-2026). Research themes include: eHealth Interventions for COPD self-management Stigma-related Emotions in chronic disease Co-creation Processes involving patients and HCPs Qualitative Methodologies for patient experience analysis Recent publications address co-designed COPD care systems, eHealth usability, and interprofessional dynamics. She teaches functional examination, communication, and research methods at Umeå University's Physiotherapy program.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Science
• Machine Learning
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Qianru Sun is an Associate Professor at the School of Computing and Information Systems, Singapore Management University (SMU), and a Lee Kong Chian Fellow. Her research focuses on artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, and semantic segmentation, with a particular emphasis on few-shot learning, meta-learning, and domain adaptation in remote-sensing imagery. Recent publications highlight her work on visual chain-of-thought reasoning , 3D scene understanding via 2D models , and parameter-efficient fine-tuning of large models. Her research also extends to weakly-supervised semantic segmentation and cross-modal video retrieval . Scientific Awards : Lee Kong Chian Fellow (2021–2023, 2025–2027) Outstanding Service Award by MMAsia (2020) Outstanding Reviewer at NeurIPS'21 and ICLR'21 Students : PhD students: Luo Zilin, Tian Zichen, Ying Jiahao Master’s students: Bao Chunhui, LOH Yi Lin, MA Li

Amy Harwoodمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Clinical Exercise Physiology
• Peripheral Artery Disease
• Cardiovascular Rehabilitation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Amy Harwood is a Reader in Clinical Exercise Physiology at Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU), affiliated with the Institute of Sport and Department of Sport and Exercise Science. She serves as Deputy Research Lead and Theme Lead for Health, Wellbeing, and Communities, and chairs the Clinical Exercise Physiology UK practitioner working group. Her research focuses on exercise interventions for clinical populations, particularly peripheral artery disease (PAD), emphasizing prehabilitation and rehabilitation. She holds grants from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and collaborates with NHS partners and industry leaders. Education: BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science, University of Portsmouth (2010–2013) MSc Human and Applied Physiology, King’s College London (2013–2014) PhD Medical Sciences, Hull York Medical School (2014–2017) Research Interests: Dr. Harwood’s work bridges clinical and applied settings, with emphasis on: Exercise and therapeutic interventions (heat therapy, electrical stimulation) Cardiovascular physiology and chronic disease management Health inequalities and community-based rehabilitation NIHR-funded trials, including the reHabilitation for individuals with chrOnic limb threatening ischemia Post rEvascularisation (HOPE) trial Grants & Partnerships: British Heart Foundation-funded PhD studentships (e.g., evaluating heat therapy for PAD) National Institute for Health Research grants (e.g., MAXIMISE trial on exercise prescription) Collaborations with Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership and MCR Active Awards: Coventry University Exceptional Performance Award (2022) Teaching: Leads the MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology program and teaches modules like Exercise Testing and Interpretation. Supervises BSc projects and doctoral students across multiple universities. Labs & Teams: Active in MMU’s Institute of Sport, contributing to translational research and clinical partnerships.

• Biomedical Engineering
• Tissue Engineering
• Microphysiological Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mark Mondrinos is an Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Tulane University, affiliated with the School of Science & Engineering. His research focuses on developing microphysiological systems and organoid-based models to study human tissues and diseases, with a particular emphasis on lung, muscle, and interstitial tissues. He integrates confocal microscopy and biochemical analysis to bridge translational gaps in preclinical therapy screening. Academic roles include teaching courses such as Microphysiological Systems (BMEN 6440) and Quantitative Physiology (BMEN 3070/6070). Education & Affiliations: Inaugural Fellow, Center for Engineering Mechanobiology at Penn (2017) Postdoctoral Fellow in Bioengineering, University of Pennsylvania (2014–2016) Postdoctoral Fellow, Temple University School of Medicine (2012–2014) Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Drexel University (2011) B.Sc. Chemical Engineering & Biological Chemistry, Florida State University (2002) Research Focus: His lab engineers biologically-inspired models to study respiratory exposure injuries (e.g., vaping), fibrotic disorders, and muscle injury. Current projects include multi-organ microfluidic models for systemic effects of malignancies like cachexia. Key tools include organ-on-a-chip platforms and advanced imaging techniques. Publications: Recent work spans PKC-delta inhibition in sepsis, tumor microenvironment modeling, and vascularized lung scaffolds. These studies highlight translational applications in drug screening and disease mechanisms. Awards: 2013 Jeanette Piperno Memorial Award 2011 Drexel University Best PhD Dissertation Labs/Teams: His laboratory at Tulane specializes in tissue engineering and microphysiological systems, collaborating with institutions like the University of Pennsylvania's Mechanobiology Center. Ongoing projects aim to advance personalized medicine through organ-on-a-chip technologies.

Andreas Peilمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Nanotechnology
• Biophysics
• DNA Nanomotors
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andreas Peil is a Researcher and Project Leader of the RISC project ('Hybrid DNA Nanomotors') at the 2nd Physics Institute of the University of Stuttgart. His work focuses on the intersection of nanotechnology, biophysics, and materials science, particularly in DNA-based nanomaterials and their applications in diagnostics, therapeutics, and optoelectronics. He leads research on DNA origami architectures, dynamic nanoscale systems, and plasmonic materials. His recent projects include the development of transformable plasmonic helices and modular rotary nanodevices. Peil’s research interests span DNA nanomotors, photonic nanomaterials, and lipid membrane modulation using DNA origami networks. He has contributed to advancements in gold nanoparticle-mediated nanoarchitectures and enzymatic functionalization of polyketide biosynthesis pathways. His work frequently appears in high-impact journals like Angewandte Chemie and Small . While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, his publications reflect innovation in biomimetic systems and nanomechanical designs. He advises students in experimental nanotechnology and collaborates on grants related to hybrid nanomaterials. His lab focuses on translating fundamental research into applied technologies for diagnostics and drug delivery systems.

• Audiology
• Hearing Health
• Auditory Processing Disorders
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Suzanne Miller is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at St. John's University, part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She serves as Program Director for the New York AuD Consortium, collaborating with Adelphi, Hofstra, and St. John’s Universities. Dr. Miller is a licensed audiologist in New York and a member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Her education includes a Ph.D. in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences from the CUNY Graduate Center, an M.A. in Audiology from St. John’s University, and a B.A. from Boston College. Her research focuses on objective hearing assessments, electrophysiological measures of auditory processing, and understanding speech-in-noise deficits in clinical populations. Dr. Miller’s publications explore topics such as hearing aid efficacy in pediatric populations, noise-induced hearing loss prevention, and the effects of middle ear pressure on auditory measurements. Her work bridges clinical practice with cutting-edge research in audiological diagnostics, emphasizing translational applications for patient care. She is actively involved in interprofessional education initiatives, particularly training pharmacy students to address hearing loss in aging populations. Her academic contributions include advancing methodologies for detecting middle ear muscle activation and refining wideband acoustic immittance techniques. Dr. Miller also advocates for public health initiatives to raise awareness about noise-induced hearing loss among commuters and occupational groups.

Martin Thuoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Materials Science
• Nanotechnology
• Sustainable Manufacturing
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Martin Thuo is a Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at NC State University's College of Engineering. His research focuses on frugal innovation, functional soft matter, surfaces/interfaces, and metastable materials. His group develops self-assembly techniques for creating functional devices and explores low-cost solutions for healthcare and sustainability. Key projects include low-temperature solders commercialized via a startup, microelectronics, and recycling technologies. Thuo advocates for cognitively diverse teams and collaborates globally through initiatives like the NSF-STC Center for Complex Particle Systems (COMPASS). He engages in outreach to build scientific capacity, particularly in Africa through CERA programs. His work spans interdisciplinary areas such as nanotechnology, sustainable manufacturing, and material synthesis. Notable collaborations include industry partnerships and global academic networks. Thuo's lab emphasizes translating research into practical applications, with a focus on undercooled metals, smart materials, and environmental solutions. His group actively recruits motivated graduate students and postdoctoral researchers.

Jennifer A. Bartzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Psychology
• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Psychopharmacology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Jennifer A. Bartz is a faculty member in the Department of Psychology at McGill University, within the Faculty of Science. Her research focuses on the biological and situational factors influencing prosocial behavior, with a particular emphasis on attachment theory, oxytocin mechanisms, and social impairments in psychiatric disorders like autism and borderline personality disorder. She employs interdisciplinary methods from social psychology, neuroscience, and psychopharmacology. Her work explores how neurobiological systems (e.g., opioid and oxytocin pathways) interact with individual differences and environmental contexts to shape empathy, trust, and relationship dynamics. The Bartz Lab investigates topics such as gene-environment interactions in attachment, stress effects on social cognition, and pharmacological interventions for social dysfunction. Notable contributions include studies on oxytocin’s dual role in promoting or hindering cooperation depending on personality traits. Recent research highlights include examining opioid receptor gene (OPRM1) influences on maternal-child attachment, sex-specific effects of stress on empathy, and CD38’s role in communal behaviors. Her findings bridge basic science and clinical applications, aiming to improve treatments for social deficits in psychiatric populations. Collaborations span genetics, neuroimaging, and behavioral experiments, with a focus on translational outcomes. She has published extensively in high-impact journals like Psychological Science , Translational Psychiatry , and Current Directions in Psychological Science , and maintains an active research program supported by grants from Canadian and international funding agencies.

Emma Bondمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Transnational Studies
• Migration and Diaspora
• Comparative Literature
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Emma Bond is a Professor of Italian and Comparative Studies at the Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages, University of Oxford. She is a Tutorial Fellow at St Hugh’s College and Lecturer at New College and Oriel College. Her research focuses on migration literatures, transnationalism, postcolonial studies, and the intersection of literature with visual and material culture. She has authored three monographs, including Curating Worlds: Museum Practices in Contemporary Literature (2024), and edited/co-edited multiple volumes. Her work has been supported by grants from the British Academy, Leverhulme Trust, and others. In 2019, she received a Philip Leverhulme Prize. She currently leads a research project on Italian colonialism’s legacies, collaborating with institutions in Italy, Egypt, and Ethiopia. Her teaching emphasizes 20th/21st-century Italian literature from transnational and comparative perspectives, interrogating colonial legacies. Education: Studied at the University of Edinburgh and University of Oxford, followed by postdoctoral roles. Previously taught at the University of St Andrews (2013-2022). She holds editorial roles for Modern Languages Open and Liverpool University Press’s Transnational Italian Cultures series. Her research fellowships include the British School at Rome and Wolfsonian FIU. Key research themes include postcolonial studies, psychoanalysis in literature, cultural history, and world literature. Her upcoming projects explore museum practices and colonial archives. She actively engages with contemporary art and performance to reassess imperial histories.

Greg Ridgewayمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Criminology
• Statistics
• Data Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Greg Ridgeway serves as the Rebecca W. Bushnell Professor of Criminology at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Arts and Sciences, with a dual appointment in the Department of Statistics and Data Science. He holds multiple leadership roles including Co-director of the Data Driven Discovery Initiative and Co-editor-in-chief of the Journal of Quantitative Criminology. His affiliations span the Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice, Penn Injury Science Center, Center for Causal Inference, and Population Studies Center. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Statistics from the University of Washington (1999), where his dissertation focused on Bayesian inference for massive datasets under advisors David Madigan and Thomas Richardson. Additional degrees include an M.S. in Statistics (1997) and B.S. in Statistics (1995) from the University of Washington and California Polytechnic State University respectively. Ridgeway's research centers on statistical methods for crime analysis and justice system improvement, with major contributions in police use-of-force analysis, racial profiling detection, and justice system benchmarking. His work bridges criminology and data science through innovative applications of propensity scoring, causal inference, and predictive modeling to real-world criminal justice challenges. He has developed methods implemented by police departments in Cincinnati, Los Angeles, and New York City, as well as Federal Public Defender Organizations. His 15 most recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on police behavior analysis, sentencing disparities, and environmental crime prevention. Key trends include the development of conditional likelihood models for officer shooting analysis, benchmarking systems for judicial accountability, and rigorous evaluation of place-based interventions like vacant lot remediation. His methodological contributions span criminology, statistics, and public health with strong emphasis on practical policy applications. Fellow of the American Society of Criminology (2025) Fellow of the Academy of Experimental Criminology (2024) Fellow of the American Statistical Association (2013) ASA Outstanding Statistical Application Award (2007) RAND Gold Medal Award (2007) 8 granted US patents in medical treatment hypothesis testing and resource pre-fetching Ridgeway has secured over $20 million in research funding from entities including Arnold Ventures, National Institute of Justice, and Neubauer Family Foundation. His advisory work includes directing the Master of Science in Criminology program and mentoring students through Penn's Graduate Groups. As former Acting Director of the National Institute of Justice (2013-2014), he led an 80-person agency with a $250M budget, implementing reforms like a $75M school safety research program. Current service includes chairing the American Statistical Association's Committee on Law and Justice Statistics. His leadership extends to directing RAND's Safety and Justice Program and Center on Quality Policing, where he managed 50-person teams and $10M in annual research. Current institutional roles include Co-director of the Data Driven Discovery Initiative, which he launched to develop data science for social good programming, seed grants, and a data science minor.