جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Alexander Kirschelمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Ecology
• Evolution
• Animal Communication
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Alexander Kirschel serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Cyprus' School of Natural and Applied Sciences, where his research integrates ecology, evolution, and animal communication to investigate avian song divergence and biodiversity dynamics. His academic foundation includes a PhD from UCLA (2008), followed by postdoctoral positions at UCLA (2008-2010) and Oxford (2011-2012) as a Marie Curie Research Fellow. His faculty appointments progressed from Lecturer (2010-2015) to Assistant Professor (2015-2020) before achieving his current Associate Professor role. Dr. Kirschel's work centers on biogeographic drivers of bird song variation, examining how environmental gradients and island-mainland dynamics shape vocal communication and speciation. His field studies across Mediterranean and African ecosystems combine bioacoustic analysis with genomic approaches, focusing particularly on tinkerbirds (Pogoniulus spp.) as model systems for evolutionary processes. Recent publications (2021-2023) reveal consistent themes: genomic patterns of avian divergence, continent-wide song variation mechanisms, and conservation applications of bioacoustics. His research frequently addresses anthropogenic impacts through studies on habitat heterogeneity, invasive species, and disease ecology in Cyprus and beyond. Scientific recognition includes: Marie Curie Research Fellowship Supported by competitive funding including his Marie Curie award, Dr. Kirschel mentors graduate students in avian evolutionary biology while leading international collaborations. His laboratory conducts fieldwork in Cyprus and Africa, investigating vocal communication mechanisms and their conservation implications through projects spanning song development, species interactions, and biodiversity monitoring.

• Comparative History of State Formation in Europe
• European Revolutions
• Late Ottoman Empire State Studies
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Prof. Dr. Ferdan Ergut is a Professor in the Department of History at Middle East Technical University (METU). He holds a Ph.D. from the New School for Social Research (2000), an M.A. from the same institution (1994), and a B.Sc. from METU (1989). His research focuses on comparative state formation in Europe, European revolutions, Ottoman Empire state-society relations, social movements, and the philosophy of social science. His academic work includes over 30 publications, with notable books such as Modern Devlet ve Polis: Osmanlı'dan Cumhuriyet'e Toplumsal Denetimin Diyalektiği (2004) and edited volumes like II. Meşrutiyet'i Yeniden Düşünmek (2010). His articles analyze topics ranging from Ottoman policing strategies to historiographical methodologies. He teaches courses on historical methodology, European revolutions, and social transformations. Education: Ph.D. in Social Science, The New School (2000) M.A. in Social Science, The New School (1994) B.Sc. in Political Science, METU (1989) Research Highlights: Pioneering studies on Ottoman Empire surveillance systems Comparative analysis of state formation processes Interdisciplinary approaches to historical sociology Professional Activities: Editor of Tarihsel Sosyoloji: Sorunlar, Stratejiler, Paradigmalar (2007) Review editor for international journals Course developer for advanced historical research methodologies

Anne Estesمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Microbial Ecology
• Host-Microbe Symbiosis
• Microbiome Research
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Anne M. Estes is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Towson University. Her integrative biology research examines host-microbe symbioses, particularly focusing on microbiome dynamics in insect models like dung beetles and olive flies. Current investigations explore how diet and antibiotics impact microbial community structure and function within digestive systems. Her publication portfolio demonstrates consistent attention to microbial ecology themes across diverse systems, including recent work on climate change microbiology and educational approaches. Genomic analyses feature prominently, with several studies sequencing and comparing symbiotic bacterial genomes to understand evolutionary relationships and functional adaptations. Educational contributions include developing accessible microbiology teaching methods and curriculum resources for diverse learning environments.

Petra Tsujiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Molecular Biology
• Cancer Biology
• Cancer Prevention
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Dr. Petra Tsuji is Professor and Chair of the Department of Biological Sciences at Towson University. She holds a Ph.D. in Biomedicine/Molecular Biology from the Medical University of South Carolina, M.P.H. with Nutrition Certificate from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, M.S. in Marine Biology from the University of Charleston, and M.S. in Biology from Johann Wolfgang von Goethe University. Her laboratory investigates molecular mechanisms of colon cancer and inflammation using dietary compounds like selenium and polyphenols. Research employs in vitro and in vivo models including colon cancer cells and mouse tumorigenesis, with additional work on mammalian microbiomes. Current projects examine selenium-sulforaphane synergies and polyphenol effects on carcinogenesis. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on dietary modulation of cancer pathways, particularly through selenoproteins and redox regulation. Recent work emphasizes sorghum polyphenols' effects on carcinogen-metabolizing enzymes and epigenetic mechanisms. Courses taught include BIOL 200 (Intro to Cell Biology and Genetics), BIOL 411 (Cancer Biology), and graduate-level cancer biology courses.

Michael L. Bollerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Aquatic Biomechanics
• Hydrodynamics
• Aquatic Ecology
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Michael L. Boller serves as Associate Professor and Program Director of Sustainability in the Department of Biology at St. John Fisher University. He teaches diverse courses including Environmental Issues (BIOL 101C), Research-Based Writing (BIOL 199C), Plant Biology Laboratory (BIOL 213L), Evolution (BIOL 405), and Ecology (BIOL 408/408L). His educational background: Ph.D. from University of Rhode Island M.S. from University at Buffalo B.S. from University at Buffalo Dr. Boller's research integrates ecology, engineering, and physics to investigate aquatic organisms in moving water. His primary focus is on biomechanical adaptations, particularly how macroalgae and freshwater plants reconfigure to survive hydrodynamic forces. Current projects examine flexural stiffness development in Western New York macrophytes, testing the hypothesis that mechanical properties decrease as plants grow from boundary-layer sprouts to free-stream colonizers. Analysis of his 2002-2010 publications reveals consistent themes in hydrodynamic performance and structural adaptations. His work spans intertidal macroalgae and gorgonian corals, emphasizing reconfiguration mechanisms, drag reduction strategies, and morphology-flow interactions through combined field and laboratory approaches. No scientific awards are mentioned in available records. Dr. Boller actively mentors undergraduate researchers, currently collaborating on freshwater macrophyte mechanical properties using a custom plant testing machine. He seeks additional students for aquatic ecology projects, emphasizing hands-on research in his specialized laboratory facilities. His research laboratory features a plant material testing machine and recirculating flume for hydrodynamic experiments, supporting ongoing investigations into structural adaptations of aquatic plants in variable flow environments.

Metha Klockمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Invasive Species Biology
• Restoration Ecology
• Plant-Microbe Interactions
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Metha Klock is Assistant Professor in Environmental Studies at San José State University, specializing in invasive species biology and restoration ecology. Her research investigates plant-microbe interactions, focusing on legumes and rhizobia in California ecosystems. She earned a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences and M.S. in Forestry from Louisiana State University, followed by postdoctoral work at Cornell University studying cover crops. Her teaching includes Life on a Changing Planet, Environmental Restoration, and Research Methods. Publications analyze invasion mechanisms of Acacia species, soil mutualism impacts, and educational use of Wikipedia. Fieldwork integrates molecular ecology, demographic modeling, and restoration techniques. No awards or advised students are documented.

Peter Berendzenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Evolutionary Biology
• Ichthyology
• Biogeography
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Dr. Peter Berendzen serves as Department Head and Professor of Biology at the University of Northern Iowa's College of Humanities, Arts and Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. in Fisheries (Ichthyology) from the University of Minnesota with additional degrees from the University of Kansas. His research program investigates evolutionary relationships, speciation mechanisms, and biogeographic patterns in freshwater fishes. Recent publications examine genetic adaptation in changing environments, morphological diversity in endemic species, and conservation genetics of aquatic organisms across North America and East Africa. Analysis of 15 recent publications reveals methodological strengths in landscape genomics, comparative morphology, and population-level analyses of freshwater ecosystems. Teaching & Leadership Department Head overseeing academic programs Teaches ichthyology and evolutionary biology Developed curriculum bridging fisheries science and conservation genetics

Mark Collardمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Evolutionary Anthropology
• Hominin Phylogeny
• Bioarchaeology
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Mark Collard is a Full Professor of Archaeology and Biological Anthropology at Simon Fraser University (SFU), Canada, and holds the Canada Research Chair in Human Evolutionary Studies. He directs the SFU Human Evolutionary Studies Program. He previously held positions at University College London, Washington State University, and the University of British Columbia. His research focuses on evolutionary anthropology, including hominin phylogeny, bioarchaeology, and material culture analysis. He earned a BA from the University of Sheffield and a PhD from the University of Liverpool. Research interests include reconstructing fossil hominin relationships, estimating body mass from skeletal remains, and applying evolutionary biology to archaeological patterns. His work spans interdisciplinary methods, such as 3D geometric morphometrics and isotope analysis, to address questions about human adaptation, migration, and cultural change. Recent articles highlight studies on hominin introgression, South Asian colonization, and Viking ancestry, as well as climate-conflict linkages in historical contexts. His awards include the prestigious Canada Research Chair. Collard actively engages in fieldwork and public outreach, including collaborations with Indigenous communities.

Christina Giovasمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Zooarchaeology
• Environmental Archaeology
• Historical Ecology
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Christina Giovas is an Associate Professor in the Department of Archaeology within Simon Fraser University's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, specializing in zooarchaeology and environmental archaeology with fieldwork spanning the Caribbean, Oceania, and Pacific Northwest. Her research focuses on human-environment interactions through ancient fisheries, species introductions, and island settlement patterns. Key projects include the Curaçao Cultural Landscape Project (investigating 5,000+ years of cultural landscapes) and studies on pre-Columbian mammal translocations. She employs behavioral ecology frameworks and integrates zooarchaeology, paleoecology, and isotope analysis to document long-term social-ecological relationships. Recent publications (2021-2024) reveal strong trends in Caribbean environmental archaeology , with emphasis on methodological innovations (e.g., collagen fingerprinting), anthropogenic impacts on biodiversity, and decolonizing research frameworks. Her work bridges zooarchaeological methodology with contemporary conservation challenges, particularly regarding sustainable fisheries and island biogeography. As Co-Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Island and Coastal Archaeology and editorial board member for Archaeology in Oceania , she shapes scholarly discourse in island studies. Her research program includes international collaborations and community engagement through initiatives like the CCitRes citizen science project in Curaçao. Giovas directs the Curaçao Cultural Landscape Project laboratory team, integrating zooarchaeology, geoarchaeology, and paleoecology specialists. Her work emphasizes building local research capacity through community training in archaeological techniques across Caribbean field sites.

Ali Abdullatif Ahmidaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Theory
• Comparative Politics
• Historical Sociology
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Ali Abdullatif Ahmida is a Professor and former founding Chair (2000–2014) of the Department of Political Science at the University of New England, Biddeford, Maine, USA. Born in Waddan, Libya, he holds degrees from Cairo University and the University of Washington. His expertise spans political theory, comparative politics, and historical sociology, with a focus on power dynamics, agency, genocide, and anti-colonial resistance in North Africa, particularly modern Libya. Dr. Ahmida’s research critically examines colonial and postcolonial histories, especially Italian colonization in Libya, and its legacy of violence and historical amnesia. His work bridges academic disciplines, addressing themes such as state formation, resistance movements, and the intersection of culture and politics in the Maghrib region. Notable publications include The Making of Modern Libya (1994), Forgotten Voices: Power and Agency in Colonial and Postcolonial Libya (2005), and Genocide in Libya (2021), which won the 2022 L. Carl Brown Book Prize from AIMS. His scholarship emphasizes marginalized voices and the socio-political structures shaping North African societies. Recent work explores Libya’s post-revolution fragmentation, the long-term impacts of colonialism, and the global implications of local struggles during the Great War era. He is currently authoring a biography of Omar al-Mukhtar, a symbol of Libyan resistance against Italian fascism. Dr. Ahmida’s career reflects a commitment to interdisciplinary research and critical engagement with colonial histories. His writings challenge dominant narratives, advocating for nuanced understandings of power, identity, and resistance in both historical and contemporary contexts.

Kenneth Petrenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Speciation
• Population Genetics
• Evolutionary Biology
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Kenneth Petren is Professor and former Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at University of Cincinnati, leading research on evolutionary processes in natural populations. His lab employs molecular genetics and field studies to examine speciation, dispersal, and species interactions, with signature work on Darwin's finches and invasive geckos. Research integrates landscape genetics, behavioral ecology, and genomic approaches to reconstruct migration histories and adaptive radiations. Field sites span Galápagos Islands, southeastern US, and Ohio, combining mark-recapture studies with genomic analyses. Notable grants include NSF support for REU Site development in Sensory Ecology and IMLS-funded conservation genomics of endangered birds. Research outputs significantly advance understanding of how peripheral isolation drives evolutionary diversification.

• Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
• Clinical Epidemiology
• Nutrition
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Dr. Neeraj Narula is an Associate Professor of Medicine at McMaster University's Faculty of Health Sciences and serves as a Staff Gastroenterologist at Hamilton Health Sciences. His clinical and research career focuses on Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD), with particular expertise in clinical epidemiology, nutrition, and pharmaceutical trials related to IBD management. Dr. Narula completed the Present-Levison Advanced Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York in 2015 and earned his Masters of Public Health from Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health in 2018. His research interests center on understanding the relationship between diet and IBD, developing better endoscopic scoring systems for Crohn's disease, and evaluating the effectiveness of various therapeutic approaches for inflammatory bowel conditions. His work frequently appears in top gastroenterology journals, with a focus on clinical trials methodology, nutritional impacts on disease, and innovative assessment tools for disease activity. Dr. Narula's recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on dietary factors in IBD development, novel endoscopic scoring systems (particularly the Modified Multiplier of SES-CD), and comparative effectiveness of biologic therapies. His research often employs systematic review and meta-analysis methodologies to synthesize evidence across multiple studies, providing valuable insights for clinical practice and trial design. His notable awards include the Meeting of the Minds Junior Investigator Award (2020) and the Crohn's and Colitis Rising Star Award (2019). Dr. Narula has secured over $3 million in research funding and maintains leadership roles as President of the Canadian IBD Research Consortium and VP-Treasurer for the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology. Dr. Narula has authored over 140 peer-reviewed publications and 4 book chapters, with significant contributions to understanding the impact of ultra-processed foods on Crohn's disease risk, development of endoscopic scoring systems, and comparative effectiveness of biologic therapies. His work has been widely disseminated through numerous news outlets, social media platforms, and academic sharing services, demonstrating significant impact in the field.

• Gastroenterology
• Meta-analysis
• Endoscopy
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Mohammad Yaghoobi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at McMaster University's Faculty of Health Sciences, specializing in gastroenterology research with a focus on meta-analyses and diagnostic test accuracy studies. His scholarly work spans gastrointestinal disorders, pancreatic diseases, and endoscopic procedures. His research interests center on evidence-based gastroenterology, particularly meta-analyses of diagnostic tests and therapeutic interventions. Key areas include endoscopic ultrasound applications, pancreatic disease management, esophageal disorders, and Helicobacter pylori eradication protocols. His methodological expertise in systematic reviews has established him as a significant contributor to clinical gastroenterology literature. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on diagnostic test accuracy meta-analyses, particularly comparing endoscopic and imaging modalities for gastrointestinal conditions. His work frequently addresses pancreatic disorders, biliary obstruction management, and colorectal cancer screening methods, demonstrating consistent methodological rigor in evidence synthesis. Dr. Yaghoobi has served as an instructor for the Diagnostic Test Accuracy Meta-Analysis course (HTHRSM 744) in 2021, reflecting his commitment to medical education and training the next generation of evidence-based practitioners in gastrointestinal research methodology.

Ariel Evan Mayseمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Hasidism
• Kabbalah
• Jewish Mysticism
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Ariel Evan Mayse is an Associate Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at Stanford University since 2017. He previously served as Director of Jewish Studies and Visiting Assistant Professor of Modern Jewish Thought at Hebrew College, and as a research fellow at the Frankel Institute for Advanced Judaic Studies (University of Michigan). Holding a Ph.D. in Jewish Studies from Harvard University and rabbinic ordination from Beit Midrash Har'el in Israel, Mayse bridges academic rigor with theological depth. Education: Ph.D. in Jewish Studies (Harvard University), Rabbinic Ordination (Beit Midrash Har'el, Israel) Mayse's research focuses on Jewish mysticism , particularly Hasidism and Kabbalah, while exploring intersections with ecological ethics , comparative religious thought , and philosophy of Jewish law . His work demonstrates how pre-modern Jewish traditions offer frameworks for contemporary challenges like climate crisis and digital surveillance. Recent publications analyze animals as revelation agents (2025), ritual studies in Hasidism (2024), and rewilding universities as ecological response. The 2022 articles on garden symbolism in Kabbalah and jurisprudence of obligation reveal his interdisciplinary approach combining theology, environmental ethics, and legal philosophy.

Tami Liebermanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Microbial Evolution
• Microbiology
• Genomics
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Tami Lieberman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). She is affiliated with the School of Engineering and holds cross-appointments with the Institute for Medical Engineering and Science (IMES) and the Computational and Systems Biology Initiative (CSBi). Her research focuses on microbial evolution within human microbiomes, particularly examining how microbes adapt and coexist in complex environments like the skin. Educated at Northwestern University (BA in Biological Sciences, 2009) and Harvard University (PhD in Systems Biology, 2014), Lieberman’s work bridges microbiology, genomics, and clinical applications. Her lab investigates molecular mechanisms driving microbial colonization success, with implications for developing probiotics and improving clinical microbiome manipulation techniques. Key research themes include the evolution of skin microbiota during health and disease, antibiotic resistance dynamics, and the role of microbial interactions in community stability. Her lab’s recent studies highlight how anatomical features influence strain coexistence and how Staphylococcus aureus evolves during eczema treatments. Collaborations span engineering, medicine, and computational biology, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach. Lieberman’s lab actively explores translational applications, such as probiotic strategies for skin health and novel diagnostic tools for tracking microbial adaptation. She is a recipient of grants from the National Institutes of Health and the Department of Defense, supporting her work on microbiome-driven therapies and pathogen evolution. Her research has been featured in high-impact journals like Cell Host & Microbe and Microbiology Spectrum , and she regularly contributes to public discourse on microbiome science through media outlets like MIT News. Lieberman’s lab fosters a collaborative environment, training students and postdocs in experimental, computational, and clinical microbiology.