جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Artificial Intelligence
• Autonomous Systems
• Transportation Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Leandro Parada Pradenas is an Honorary Research Associate in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Imperial College London's Faculty of Engineering. He is also a PhD Candidate in AI and Transportation, focusing on advancing safe and efficient autonomous vehicles through Deep Reinforcement Learning (DRL) integrated with Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication. His research addresses scalability in Multi-Agent Systems, real-world deployment of robotics, and resilience against adversarial AI threats. Education: PhD Candidate in AI and Transportation (Imperial College London) Research Interests: His work spans cooperative planning among autonomous vehicles, simulation-to-real-world transitions in robotics, and enhancing system security against adversarial AI. He aims to bridge theoretical advancements with practical applications in mobility and security. Professional Background: Previously, he served as a Management Consultant for four years, developing Decision Support Systems for Logistics, Healthcare, and Energy sectors. This experience informs his interdisciplinary approach to solving complex systems challenges. Lab/Teams: While specific lab affiliations are not detailed, his research likely intersects with Imperial's robotics and AI groups focused on autonomous systems and cybersecurity.

Charles W Rezkمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Algebraic topology
• Homotopy Theory
• Homotopy Type Theory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Charles W Rezk is a Professor of Mathematics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His work centers on algebraic topology, with expertise in homotopy theory, model categories, and higher category theory. He has authored numerous influential publications in top-tier mathematical journals. Rezk's research delves into the intricacies of homotopy theory and higher categories. Key areas include (∞,n)-categories, homotopy type theory, and their applications. His contributions have shaped modern approaches to algebraic topology, particularly in developing frameworks for higher categorical structures. Recent articles (2020-2025) highlight his focus on ∞-categories, colimit completion, and elliptic cohomology. His work consistently bridges abstract category theory with homotopy-theoretic methods, advancing foundational aspects of the field and influencing related mathematical disciplines. He was named an AMS Fellow in 2015 for his distinguished contributions to mathematics. AMS Fellow (2015) Although specific details on grants and advising are not provided, Rezk's active research program and recognition by the American Mathematical Society underscore his significant impact in the mathematical community.

Bruna Damiana Heinsfeldمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Critical Perspectives on Educational Technology
• Technology Discourse Analysis
• Philosophy and Sociology of Technology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bruna Damiana Heinsfeld serves as Assistant Professor of Learning Technologies within the Department of Curriculum & Instruction at the University of Minnesota's College of Education and Human Development. Her research critically examines the intersections of technology, society, and education through the lens of Critical Studies of Education and Technology (CSET), with emphasis on power dynamics and social justice implications. Her academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching (Learning Design and Technologies concentration) from UTSA M.A. in Education (Digital Languages, Media and Education concentration) from PUC-Rio, Brazil Multiple Postgraduate Certificates from Brazilian institutions: Media Discourse Analysis, Ontology and Epistemology, Philosophy/Sociology/Social Sciences, and Distance Learning Management B.A. in English Language and Literature from UERJ, Brazil Dr. Heinsfeld's research program centers on critical discourse analysis of educational technology narratives across corporate, policy, and educational contexts. She investigates how technological discourses are constructed and operationalized, particularly regarding digital equity, participatory exclusion, and the sociopolitical dimensions of technology adoption. Her methodological approach combines Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) with critical pedagogy to unpack ideological, cultural, and economic factors shaping educational technology implementations. She examines epistemological foundations of technological beliefs and challenges neoliberal narratives in EdTech through rigorous deconstruction of policy documents and marketing materials. Analysis of her recent publications (2019-2023) reveals consistent focus on corporate influence in educational technology, with particular attention to Google and Microsoft's marketing narratives, pandemic-era remote learning disparities, and Latinx student experiences. Her work demonstrates how technological solutions often reinforce existing inequalities through participatory exclusion mechanisms, while her policy analyses expose contradictions between equity rhetoric and actual implementation. Recurring methodological threads include discourse analysis of educational landscape reports and critical examination of public policy frameworks. No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials. As an advisor, Dr. Heinsfeld cultivates a supportive environment grounded in social justice principles, emphasizing critical consciousness development and student autonomy. Her advising philosophy centers on accessible feedback, interdisciplinary exploration, and preparation for meaningful societal engagement. She teaches foundational courses including CI 4311W Technology and Ethics in Society (examining algorithmic bias, privacy concerns, and AI ethics) and CI 8147 Critical Discourse Analysis in Educational Research (focusing on language-power dynamics in educational contexts). While specific research laboratories aren't detailed, her collaborative work spans international contexts with Brazilian institutions and U.S. colleagues, particularly evident in joint publications with researchers like V. Marone and M. Pischetola. Her research trajectory indicates ongoing critical engagement with emerging technologies like AI in education policy, as evidenced by upcoming 2025 conference presentations.

• Religiosity of Estonians in history
• Contemporary religious trends
• Non-Christian religions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lea Altnurme (born December 23, 1968) is an Associate Professor of Sociology of Religion at the University of Tartu, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, School of Theology and Religious Studies. She has been affiliated with the University of Tartu since 1995, holding various research and teaching positions including Senior Research Fellow in Sociology of Religion (2016-2020) and Senior Research Fellow in Religion Studies (2011-2016). Dr. Altnurme earned her Doctor's Degree in 2006 from the University of Tartu with a dissertation titled 'Kristlusest oma usuni' (From Christianity to Own Belief), supervised by Tarmo Kulmar and Ülo Valk. Her educational background includes a degree in History from the University of Tartu (1994, cum laude) and a Master of Theology (1997). Her primary research interests focus on the religiosity of Estonians throughout history and in contemporary society, with particular expertise in non-Christian religions, esotericism, religious individualization, and the marginalization of Christianity in Estonia. Her work examines how religious traditions transform in modern society, especially within Estonian context. Dr. Altnurme's publications reveal a strong focus on contemporary religious trends in Estonia, particularly the rise of new spiritualities, esoteric practices, and nature-based religious expressions. Her recent work (2020-2025) explores topics including nature worship, shamanic traditions, ayahuasca communities, religious healing, and the complex relationship between institutional and vernacular religious expressions in post-secular Estonia. 2006: The expert commission of social sciences of Estonian Science Foundation acknowledged her project 'Religious Life in Estonia in the Second Half of the 20th Century' She is an active member of the Estonian academic community, serving as a member of the Estonian Society for the Study of Religions (and board member from 2006-2010) and the Estonian Society of Academic Theology (serving as secretary from 1999-2001 and 2003-2006). Her research contributes significantly to understanding the complex religious landscape of contemporary Estonia and its historical development.

Xiaowen Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cryptography
• Information Security
• Cybersecurity
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Xiaowen Zhang is a Professor of Computer Science at the College of Staten Island (CSI), City University of New York (CUNY), and a Doctoral Faculty Member at the CUNY Graduate Center. His academic work bridges theoretical and applied research in cybersecurity, information systems, and network technologies. Dr. Zhang holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the CUNY Graduate Center (2007) and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Northern Jiaotong University (1999), along with an M.A. from CUNY Queens College, an M.S. from Northern Jiaotong University, and a B.S. from Shanxi University. His research focuses on Cryptography, Information Security, Cybersecurity, Secure Biometrics, RFID Security & Privacy, Information Retrieval, and Wireless Sensor Networks . He explores both foundational cryptographic methods—such as secret sharing schemes and hash functions—and their practical implementations in secure systems, including RFID authentication protocols and data visualization platforms for sensor networks. The analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on security mechanisms in distributed and wireless environments . His work frequently combines cryptographic theory with system-level implementations, particularly in RFID and sensor networks. There is a strong trend toward privacy-preserving protocols, efficient data retrieval, and secure information sharing , often leveraging mathematical structures like Latin squares and Bloom filters. Dr. Zhang has been actively involved in mentoring students, as evidenced by numerous co-authored publications with graduate and undergraduate researchers. His contributions span journals such as Security and Communication Networks , Journal of Applied Security Research , and International Journal of Security and Networks , as well as major conferences including IEEE LISAT, ACM CODASPY, and IEEE Sarnoff Symposium.

Joel Greenhouseمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Statistical Methodology
• Biostatistics
• Meta-Analysis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Joel Greenhouse is a Professor of Statistics at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), affiliated with the Department of Statistics & Data Science. He has been on the faculty since 1983 and held leadership roles, including serving as Associate Dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences from 1997 to 2002. He also holds an adjunct appointment as Professor of Epidemiology and Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh. His expertise spans statistical methodology, clinical trial design, and meta-analysis, with a focus on integrating data from multiple sources to address complex healthcare and public health challenges. Greenhouse earned his Ph.D. in Biostatistics from the University of Michigan and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at CMU. His research emphasizes developing statistical tools for observational studies, clinical trials, and meta-analytic frameworks, particularly in neurology, mental health, and public policy contexts. Notable contributions include analyzing the impact of media on youth suicide rates, improving aphasia classification through automated speech analysis, and evaluating highway safety through driver health data. Education: Ph.D. in Biostatistics, University of Michigan Affiliations: Adjunct Professor at University of Pittsburgh, Member of National Academy of Sciences’ committees Professional Service: Data and safety monitoring boards for NIH/VA studies, co-chair of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration review panels His awards include CMU’s Doherty Award for Education, Ryan Teaching Award, and E. Dunlop Smith Award for teaching excellence. His work bridges theoretical statistics with real-world applications, particularly in interdisciplinary collaborations across medicine, psychology, and public policy. Greenhouse’s recent articles highlight trends in leveraging large datasets for clinical insights (e.g., aphasiaBank), re-evaluating environmental and behavioral health associations, and advancing causal inference methods. His interdisciplinary approach ensures statistical rigor addresses societal challenges, from suicide prevention to highway safety.

Damani J. Partridgeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Citizenship and noncitizen politics
• Exclusionary incorporation
• Sovereignty
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Damani J. Partridge is a Professor of Anthropology and Afroamerican and African Studies at the University of Michigan, with an affiliate appointment in the Department of Germanic Languages and Literatures. His academic work bridges multiple disciplines with a focus on transnational Black studies, citizenship politics, and urban futures. His research interests include citizenship and noncitizen politics, exclusionary incorporation, sovereignty, participation, governance, care, urban futurity, Germany, Detroit, migration, dispossession, Blackness and universality, post-humanism, decoloniality, sexualities and body politics, intersectional, Indigenous, Black, and POC feminisms, corporate formations, supply-chain capitalism, Holocaust memory and memorialization, and film and media production. His scholarship demonstrates how these seemingly disparate topics intersect in the contemporary political landscape. Partridge's publications reveal a consistent focus on how marginalized communities navigate and challenge systems of power. His work examines the ways Blackness operates as a universal claim in contexts like Berlin, how hostility functions as a technique for producing White space in Black cities like Detroit, and the complex relationship between Holocaust memory and contemporary racial politics. His research methodology often incorporates collaborative filmmaking as both a research tool and an intervention. Partridge directs the Filming Future Cities Project in Detroit and Berlin (filmingfuturecities.org), which combines academic research with audio-visual production. His scholarly output includes two major monographs: Hypersexuality and Headscarves: Race, Sex, and Citizenship in the New Germany (2012) and Blackness as a Universal Claim: Holocaust Heritage, Noncitizen Politics, and Black Power in Berlin (2023), along with numerous journal articles in leading anthropology publications. As an educator, Partridge teaches courses including First Year Social Science Seminar (AAS 103), DAAS In Action (AAS 498), First Year Seminar in Anthropology (ANTHRCUL 158), and Topics in Sociocultural and Linguistic Anthropology (ANTHRCUL 458). His teaching reflects his interdisciplinary approach, connecting anthropological theory with contemporary social issues.

Albert S. Berahasمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Nonlinear Optimization
• Machine Learning Optimization
• Stochastic Optimization
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Albert S. Berahas is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial and Operations Engineering at the University of Michigan's College of Engineering. He joined the university in 2020 after completing postdoctoral positions at Lehigh University (2018-2020) and Northwestern University (2018). He holds a PhD in Engineering Sciences and Applied Mathematics from Northwestern University (2018), an MS in Applied Mathematics from Northwestern (2012), and a BSE in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering from Cornell University (2009). His research focuses on designing, developing, analyzing, and implementing algorithms for solving large-scale nonlinear optimization problems. His work spans multiple sub-fields including constrained optimization, optimization for machine learning, stochastic optimization, derivative-free optimization, and decentralized optimization. He is affiliated with the Michigan Institute for Data Science (MIDAS), the Michigan Institute for Computational Discovery and Engineering (MICDE), and the Michigan Center for Applied and Interdisciplinary Mathematics (MCAIM). Berahas has received numerous honors including the Charles Broyden Prize (2025), the Air Force Office of Scientific Research Young Investigator Program award (2025), the IISE Operations Research Division Teaching Award (2024), and the North Campus Dean's MLK Spirit Award for Community Building & Impact (2024). His recent publications demonstrate strong activity in developing novel optimization frameworks with theoretical guarantees for challenging problem settings. His research has been supported by significant grants including from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research. He actively mentors PhD students and has successfully advised Jiahao Shi, who defended his dissertation in March 2025 and joined Amazon. Berahas is also engaged in community outreach, particularly through initiatives like Engage Detroit that aim to empower Detroit's next generation of engineers.

Magnus Linnarssonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political history
• Urban history
• Early modern period
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Magnus Linnarsson is a Professor of History at Stockholm University's Department of History, specializing in political history with a focus on early modern and modern Sweden. His research examines institutional change, public-private service organization, and the evolution of the welfare city. He leads undergraduate programs and supervises students at all levels. PhD in History (2010), Lund University Associate Professor (2017), Stockholm University His research spans four centuries of political conflicts over public services, state formation, and urban development. Key works include analyses of Sweden's postal, customs, and welfare systems, comparing hierarchical and contractual state organization models. Recent publications (2024) in Nordic Welfare Cities explore urban citizenship and inclusive welfare systems since 1850, challenging national narratives by emphasizing local governance. Earlier studies (2022–2018) dissected regime shifts, mercantile-state relations, and publicness concepts in tramway and telecom debates. Current projects include: Skiftande regimer (2021–2025): State formation and administrative reform (Vetenskapsrådet-funded) Olika vägar till välfärdsstaden (2021–2025): Nordic urban welfare debates (Riksbankens jubileumsfond-funded) He advocates for interdisciplinary analysis of political economy, institutional loyalty, and spatial dynamics, connecting historical debates to modern policy challenges.

Anna G Orrمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neuroscience
• Neurodegenerative Diseases
• Astrocyte Biology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Anna G Orr serves as Nan and Stephen Swid Assistant Professor of Frontotemporal Dementia Research and Assistant Professor of Neuroscience at Weill Cornell Medical College's Brain and Mind Research Institute since 2016, leading pioneering research on astrocyte biology in dementia pathogenesis. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. from Emory University (2008) B.S. from Allegheny College (2002) Dr. Orr's research program centers on astrocytic-neuronal interactions , mitochondrial signaling , and neuroimmune mechanisms through three interconnected pathways: neuroimmune , oxidative , and G protein-coupled signaling . Her lab investigates how these mechanisms influence neuroinflammation, protein aggregation, synaptic function, and behavioral outcomes in dementia, with parallel therapeutic discovery efforts targeting astrocytic pathways for novel dementia treatments. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2025-2010) reveals escalating focus on astrocyte-specific dementia mechanisms , particularly mitochondrial ROS signaling, sex-dimorphic memory effects, TDP-43 pathology interactions with antiviral pathways, and lipid dysregulation in neurodegeneration. Her work consistently bridges molecular discoveries with therapeutic applications, demonstrating increasing NIH funding support for translational approaches. Key scientific recognitions include: NIH K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award (2017) Leon Levy Fellowship in Neuroscience (2021) Nan and Stephen Swid Endowed Professorship (2021) Outstanding Neuroscience Teaching Award (2021) Dr. Orr actively mentors eight trainees across career stages, including Ph.D. candidates Evelyn Hardin and Constance Zhou, while securing major NIH grants as Principal Investigator for projects like Uncovering Dementia-Related Lipid Alterations in Astrocytes (NIA 2024-2026) and Mitochondrial Complex III Free Radicals in Dementia Pathology (NIA 2020-2026), alongside collaborative awards from the Alzheimer's Association. Her Orr Lab maintains a dual focus on mechanistic astrocyte biology and therapeutic translation, with current projects examining astrocytic TDP-43 dysregulation, mitochondrial complex III signaling, and sex-specific memory mechanisms using advanced in vivo techniques and disease models.

• Global Health
• Health Systems
• Health Equity
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Afsan Bhadelia, PhD, MS is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Health at Purdue University, where she teaches PUBH 240 – Global Health . Her nearly two decades of global-health scholarship focus on health-systems analysis, equity-oriented priority-setting, and the integration of palliative care for chronic diseases, notably cancer. Education: PhD – Johns Hopkins University MS – Tufts University BS – Tufts University Research Interests: Dr. Bhadelia’s transdisciplinary programme sits at the intersection of public health, complexity science, ethics, economics, and policy . She develops novel methodologies and metrics to illuminate social and structural determinants of health—using cancer and palliative care as tracer conditions—and embeds a gender-justice lens throughout. Her overarching goal is citizen-driven priority-setting that aligns health-system investments with societal values. Awards & Recognition: Fulbright U.S. Scholar (2021) Gordis Teaching Fellowship, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (2015) Young Cancer Leader, Union for International Cancer Control (2015) Presidential Award for Citizenship and Public Service, Tufts University (2006) Research Trajectory & Impact: Bhadelia’s prolific publication record (46+ papers) charts a clear arc from quantifying the global burden of serious health-related suffering to crafting ethically-grounded, policy-ready solutions. Recurring themes include opioid-access equity, racism and casteism in pain relief, and integration of palliative care into universal health coverage. Her 2025 updates to the Lancet Commission, alongside multiple WHO-aligned metrics papers, position her work at the forefront of global palliative-care science. Community-Engaged Scholarship & Teaching: Emphasising community-partnered research, she mentors students in community-engaged methods and co-develops curricula that blend complexity thinking with real-world policy challenges. Through Purdue’s signature research areas— Developmental Health & Wellness, Healthy Lifestyles & Vital Longevity, Sustainable Organizations & Thriving Communities —her lab collaborates across disciplines to ensure research uptake by policymakers and practitioners.

Eduardo Mercado IIIمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bioacoustics
• Cognitive Psychology
• Marine Ecology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Eduardo Mercado III is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University at Buffalo, College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on bioacoustics, cognitive psychology, and marine ecology, particularly the vocal behavior of humpback whales and its implications for understanding human impact on marine ecosystems. He is also known for his work in perceptual learning, autism spectrum disorder, and comparative cognition. Scientific Awards Guggenheim Fellowship Harvard Radcliffe Institute Fellowship Research Trends His recent publications emphasize bioacoustic analysis of humpback whale songs, including their spectral entropy, cyclical variations, and adaptive adjustments to anthropogenic noise. Additional work explores perceptual learning mechanisms in autism, neural network modeling for acoustic classification, and cognitive processes in canines and rodents. Projects Mercado’s “Singers as Sentinels” project combines acoustic analysis of humpback whale songs with public awareness initiatives about ocean noise pollution. The project will produce a book, Why Whales Sing and Dolphins Don’t , and a web-based interface for public engagement.

Stephanie Croninمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Modern Iranian History
• History from Below
• Middle Eastern Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Stephanie Cronin is a Researcher affiliated with the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Oxford. A historian specializing in modern Iranian and Middle Eastern history, she has held academic positions at SOAS, the University of Cambridge, and the University of Oxford, where she served as Lecturer in Iranian History until 2021. Her work emphasizes history from below, focusing on marginalized communities, social protest, and state-society relations.

Vincent Lepetitمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Computer Vision
• 3D Computer Vision
• Machine Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Vincent Lepetit currently serves as a Director of Research at École des Ponts ParisTech since 2019. His prior academic appointments include: Full Professor at the Institute for Computer Graphics and Vision, Graz University of Technology, Austria Senior Researcher at the Computer Vision Laboratory (CVLab) of École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland His research resides at the critical intersection of Machine Learning and 3D Computer Vision, with concentrated efforts on advancing 3D scene understanding from images. This work integrates deep learning methodologies with geometric computer vision to solve complex perception challenges, driving innovations in computational intelligence and visual recognition systems. His expertise spans both theoretical foundations and practical implementations across computer vision subdomains. Prof. Lepetit maintains significant leadership roles within the computer vision community, consistently serving as area chair for premier conferences including CVPR, ICCV, and ECCV. He further contributes through editorial positions as associate editor for top-tier journals such as IEEE Transactions on Pattern Analysis and Machine Intelligence (PAMI), International Journal of Computer Vision (IJCV), and Computer Vision and Image Understanding (CVIU), shaping research standards across the field. No scientific awards or honors were explicitly documented in the provided source material. While the text confirms his past affiliation with EPFL's Computer Vision Laboratory (CVLab), current laboratory or team leadership details remain unspecified. Information regarding doctoral advisees, research grants, or funding mechanisms was not included in the available documentation, though his editorial and conference leadership roles indicate substantial research influence.

Dirk Holtbrüggeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International Management
• Management in Multinational Corporations
• Intercultural Management Research
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Dirk Holtbrügge is a Professor and Holder of the Chair of Business Administration, especially International Management at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU). He serves as Dean for International Affairs of the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences and is jointly responsible for the department's MBA program design. His academic journey began at the University of Dortmund where he studied economics and social sciences from 1983 to 1989, earning his doctorate in 1995 and habilitation in 2000. Prof. Holtbrügge's research focuses on management in multinational corporations, intercultural management research, management in emerging markets (particularly China, India, and Russia), international human resource management, and corporate social and environmental responsibility. His work demonstrates a strong emphasis on practical applications through numerous case studies of German multinational corporations operating globally. His recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a growing focus on sustainability in international business, corporate social responsibility in challenging contexts, and the complexities of internationalization strategies across diverse industries. The research shows particular attention to German companies expanding into emerging markets and navigating cultural differences. Listed in Handelsblatt rankings of 2010, 2012, and 2014 as one of the leading business economists in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland Listed in Wirtschaftswoche rankings of 2019 and 2022 as one of the leading business economists Listed as one of the top 2% most cited scientists in 2020 in Stanford University's Top 2 Percent Scientists list Prof. Holtbrügge maintains strong connections with industry through numerous case studies and collaborative research projects. His position as Dean for International Affairs reflects his commitment to fostering global academic partnerships and developing international business education programs. He has undertaken numerous teaching and research visits worldwide, including in China, France, Great Britain, India, Japan, Russia, South Africa, and the USA, enriching his practical understanding of international business challenges.