جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Alice Corbellaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Applied Statistics
• Bayesian Inference
• MCMC Methods
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Alice Corbella is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of Warwick. Her research focuses on developing advanced statistical methods for public health applications, particularly in infectious disease dynamics and Bayesian inference. She holds a PhD from the MRC Biostatistics Unit at the University of Cambridge, where her thesis explored epidemic models for influenza under the supervision of Anne Presanis and Dani De Angelis. Her current work emphasizes MCMC methods, including the Zig-Zag sampling algorithm, and their application to low-valued count data in epidemiological contexts. She has contributed to studies analyzing the impact of emergency measures on hospital burden during the initial phases of the COVID-19 pandemic in Lombardia, Italy, and has developed forecasting models for influenza outbreaks. Professional activities include advising MSc and MPhil students on projects like sub-type specific disease transmission and reporting delay effects on reproduction number estimation. She is affiliated with the Bayes4Health collaboration and maintains an active research program in computational statistics and health-related data analysis. Office hours are held weekly during term time.

Carla Casadevallمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Artificial Photosynthesis
• Photoredox Catalysis
• Polymeric Microreactors
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Dr. Carla Casadevall is a Ramón y Cajal Fellow and Junior Group Leader at Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV) and the Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ). Her research focuses on developing catalyst-functionalized polymeric microreactors for solar fuels and chemicals within artificial photosynthesis and photoredox catalysis. She holds a BSc and MSc from the University of Girona, a PhD from ICIQ, and postdoctoral experience at the University of Cambridge. She has authored 30+ publications in top journals, secured patents, and leads projects like PHOTOSCALE and Ramón y Cajal. Awards include the 2023 RSEQ and SCQ prizes. Education: BSc (2013), MSc (2014) - University of Girona; PhD (2015-2019) - ICIQ Postdoctoral Experience: University of Cambridge (2019-2022) Research Interests: Combining nanomaterials and catalytic systems to advance sustainable energy solutions. Her work bridges artificial photosynthesis, photocatalytic mechanisms, and biohybrid systems for energy conversion. Key areas include polymeric microreactors, CO₂ reduction, and molecular memory materials. Awards & Grants: PI of Ramón y Cajal (RYC2021-030935-I) and PHOTOSCALE (FEDER AGAUR 2021 PROD 00043). Recognized with 2023 RSEQ and SCQ prizes. Labs/Teams: Coordinates the Casadevall Lab, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to sustainable chemistry at URV and ICIQ.

• Computer Architecture
• Security
• Systems and Networking
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Dr. Theo Markettos is a Senior Research Associate at the Department of Computer Science and Technology, University of Cambridge. His research focuses on computer architecture, security, and systems & networking, with notable contributions to the CHERI capability system and FPGA-based hardware prototyping. He teaches the ECAD and Architecture Practical Classes (Part IB) for undergraduate students. His work spans secure hardware-software interfaces, memory protection mechanisms, and parallel computing architectures. He has contributed to projects like Bluehive (a FPGA-based neural network simulator) and CHERI, which enhances system security through compartmentalization and capability-based protections. Recent publications address heterogeneous accelerators, dynamic scalarization for GPGPUs, and termination detection in message-passing architectures. Markettos has collaborated extensively with researchers from academia and industry on topics such as FPGA cluster interconnect design, DMA vulnerability analysis (Thunderclap), and FPGA-based SoC prototyping. His teaching emphasizes hands-on exploration of full-stack computer design using FPGAs. He is based at the William Gates Building in Cambridge and leads efforts in secure computing systems through hardware innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Evolutionary Ecology
• Plant-Insect Mutualisms
• Phylogenomics
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Professor Guillaume Chomicki holds a dual appointment as a Professor and NERC & ERC-UKRI fellow in the Department of Biosciences at Durham University. His research focuses on mutualism evolution, plant domestication, and symbiotic relationships. He has held prestigious fellowships including the Glasstone Research fellowship (Oxford) and Junior Research fellowship (Queen’s College, Oxford). Chomicki’s work combines field experiments, comparative genomics, and 3D imaging to study mutualistic systems like ant/plant farming and watermelon domestication. Education: BSc in Plant Sciences (University of Manchester, 2012), PhD in Biology (Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, 2016). He is also affiliated as a visiting researcher at the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Research interests emphasize symbiotic relationships' evolutionary dynamics, including how mutualisms stabilize or breakdown over time. Notable projects include the ERC-funded 'BREAKDOWN' project (2023-2028) and NERC's 'Drivers of Major Transitions in Mutualistic Dependence' (2019-2026). His discoveries include identifying the first obligate plant farming by ants (Nature Plants 2016) and clarifying watermelon domestication origins via ancient DNA analysis. Scientific awards include NERC & ERC-UKRI fellowship and multiple grants from DFG, National Geographic, and UKRI. His work spans over 50 peer-reviewed articles, with recent contributions on symbiotic compartmentalization, ant-farmed plant genomics, and ancient Citrullus seed analysis. Advises Nathaniel Holmes (MSc) and collaborates widely in international teams. Active in labs focusing on phylogenomics, functional morphology, and symbiotic evolution.

Yuming Chenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Dynamical systems
• Functional differential equations
• Mathematical biology
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Yuming Chen is a Professor at Wilfrid Laurier University specializing in dynamical systems, functional differential equations, and mathematical biology. His research focuses on analyzing complex biological systems including epidemiological models, ecological interactions, and cancer-immune dynamics. Dr. Chen's work integrates mathematical theory with real-world applications, addressing questions related to stability analysis, bifurcation phenomena, and optimal control strategies. His research explores topics such as predator-prey dynamics with Allee effects, age-structured epidemic models, and tumor-immune system interactions. He has contributed significantly to understanding the global stability of delayed differential equations and the behavior of reaction-diffusion systems in heterogeneous environments. Key themes in his recent publications include analyzing vector-borne disease transmission dynamics, investigating the impact of time delays in tumor models, and developing novel Lyapunov-based methods for stability analysis. His studies often combine analytical techniques with numerical simulations to explore system behaviors under different parameter conditions. Dr. Chen's work has implications for public health policy, ecological management, and medical research. While specific grant details and awards are not listed, his extensive publication record reflects sustained contributions to mathematical biology and applied mathematics.

Massimo Hilliardمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Molecular Neurobiology
• Axonal Degeneration and Repair
• Neuronal Development
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Professor Massimo Hilliard is a NHMRC Leadership Fellow and Professor at The University of Queensland's Queensland Brain Institute. He leads the Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology group, affiliated with the Clem Jones Centre for Ageing and Dementia Research. His research focuses on molecular mechanisms regulating neuronal development, maintenance, and repair using C. elegans as a model. Key areas include axonal compartmentalization, degeneration prevention, and repair via fusion mechanisms. Education: PhD in Biological Chemistry (2001, University of Naples), postdoctoral training at UC San Diego, UCSF, and The Rockefeller University. Research Interests : Axonal degeneration and regeneration Mechanisms of neuronal polarity and guidance Role of fusogens in nerve repair Neurodegenerative disease models Recent Article Trends : Focus on axonal repair mechanisms, neuronal fusion, and neuroprotection strategies. Key topics include SARS-CoV-2-induced neuronal fusion, oxidative stress responses, and dynamin-mediated repair pathways. Awards : NHMRC Senior Research Fellowship NHMRC-ARC Dementia Fellowship ARC Discovery Project Grant Grants & Advising : Active grants include ARC and NHMRC funding. Advises PhD students and mentors postdocs in neurobiology and genetics. Labs/Teams : Queensland Brain Institute research group Collaborations with Harvard, Georgia Tech, and international institutions

Zahra Tarkhaniمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computer Security
• Confidential Computing
• Privacy-Preserving Systems
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Zahra Tarkhani is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Technology within the School of Technology at the University of Cambridge. She is based in the William Gates Building (Room GC01) at 15 JJ Thomson Avenue, Cambridge CB3 0FD, and can be contacted at zt233@cam.ac.uk. Her research focuses at the intersection of hardware security, confidential computing, and privacy-preserving systems. Key interests include trusted execution environments, secure machine learning implementations, memory safety mechanisms, and security for wearable brain-computer interfaces. Her work bridges theoretical security principles with practical system implementations, particularly addressing challenges in heterogeneous computing environments. Analysis of her 11 publications from 2017-2024 reveals a strong trajectory toward secure machine learning systems, with recent work systematizing knowledge in confidential computing for ML. Earlier research established foundations in memory protection (Tiles/μTiles), enclave orchestration (Sirius), and heterogeneous enclave management (Snape), demonstrating consistent innovation in privilege separation and compartmentalization techniques. Her scientific contributions address critical gaps in hardware-software security interfaces, with applications spanning cloud infrastructure, edge computing, and biomedical devices. The publications demonstrate technical depth in both architectural design and implementation security.

Christopher Millerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neurosurgery
• Epilepsy
• Movement Disorders
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Christopher Miller, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Kansas Medical Center's School of Medicine. He joined the faculty in 2022 after completing a fellowship in functional neurosurgery at Thomas Jefferson University. Education: BA in Neuroscience from Johns Hopkins University, MD from University of Kansas School of Medicine Residency: Neurosurgery at KU Medical Center, serving as co-chief resident Dr. Miller's research focuses on optimizing epilepsy patient outcomes and leveraging MR image processing for diagnosing and treating neurological disorders like essential tremor and Parkinson's disease. His clinical expertise spans epilepsy surgery, movement disorders, spine procedures, and tumor treatment. Recent publications demonstrate his work in stereotactic neurosurgery, surgical epilepsy program expansion, and regulatory impacts on resident training. He has contributed to advancements in non-linear MR imaging analysis and frontal sinus repair techniques. Scientific Award: Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society Member Email: cmiller5@kumc.edu

• Probability Theory
• Network Science
• Random Graphs
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Joost Jorritsma is a Florence Nightingale Bicentenary Research Fellow at the Department of Statistics, University of Oxford, and Senior Demy at Magdalen College. His research focuses on random graph models and processes, particularly analyzing network structures and dynamics inspired by real-world phenomena like disease spreading. He holds a PhD in Probability Theory from Eindhoven University of Technology and conducted postdoctoral research at the Centre for Mathematics and Computer Science (CWI) in Amsterdam. Research Interests: His work explores random graph theory , percolation processes , epidemiological modeling , and algorithm performance analysis . Notable topics include giant component analysis in scale-free networks, cluster decay mechanisms, and optimization under rare events. Publications: Recent articles investigate large deviations in network structures, spatial random graph dynamics, and optimization strategies for risk management. His work bridges theoretical probability with applications in epidemiology and machine learning interpretability (e.g., the LEMON method). Awards: He holds the Florence Nightingale Bicentenary Research Fellowship, supporting his interdisciplinary research in statistical and network science. Advising & Grants: No specific grants or advisees are listed in the provided text. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Department of Statistics research groups focusing on probability and network science.

Eric Kramerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biophysics
• Computer Simulation
• Statistical Mechanics
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Eric Kramer is a Professor of Physics at Bard College at Simon's Rock, specializing in biophysics, computer simulation, and statistical mechanics. His academic affiliations include the Science, Mathematics, and Computing division, with a focus on interdisciplinary research connecting physics to biological systems. PhD, University of Chicago BS with university honors, Carnegie-Mellon University Research Interests: Dr. Kramer's work bridges biophysics and computational modeling, investigating hormone transport in plants and biomechanics in animal systems. His research includes: Quantitative analysis of auxin signaling in plant root development Mechanical properties of plant cell walls and xylem structures Biomechanics of animal sensory systems (e.g., cat whiskers) Computer modeling of elastic manifolds and pattern formation Publication Trends: His recent work focuses on plant hormone dynamics (ethylene, auxin) and mechanical signaling, with earlier contributions to nonlinear physics and chromosomal scaling laws. The interdisciplinary nature of his work spans plant physiology, statistical mechanics, and computational biology. Grants: Dr. Kramer has received research funding from major agencies including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Science Foundation (NSF), and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), often involving student collaborators.

Casoni Filippo Marcoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Human Morphology
• Neuroscience
• Developmental Biology
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Prof. Casoni Filippo Marco is an Associate Professor in Human Anatomy at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy. He holds expertise in human morphology, neurosciences, and developmental biology. His professional journey includes roles as a researcher at INSERM U837 (Lille, France), postdoctoral fellowships at NIH (USA) and Mario Negri Institute (Milan), and teaching at multiple universities. He is fluent in Italian, English, French, and basic German. Key awards include the Société de Neuroendocrinologie award (2013, 2012) and a poster award from the Italian Proteomic Society (2004). His research focuses on cerebellar neurobiology, retinal diseases, and cellular heterogeneity, with recent studies on calcium signaling in neurodegenerative disorders and Müller cell pathology in retinal diseases. Education: PhD in Biosciences (Pavia University and Mario Negri Institute, 2004), Master’s in Bioscience (Pavia University, 2000). Training includes workshops on cell culture techniques and molecular spectroscopy. Grants include a Foundation pour la Recherche Medicale grant (2011–2013). Research interests span cerebellar nuclei function, Purkinje cell development, and neurodegenerative biomarkers. He teaches human morphology in medical programs and contributes to ophthalmology-related studies. Current projects involve exploring therapeutic targets for retinal diseases and cholesterol’s role in sleep-related cognitive impairments.

Patrick Hornمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Plant Lipid Metabolism
• Fatty Acid Biosynthesis
• Lipidomics
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Dr. Patrick Horn is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of North Texas. He is also affiliated as adjunct faculty, contributing to interdisciplinary research initiatives. His work focuses on plant lipid metabolism, fatty acid biosynthesis, and metabolic engineering with applications in agriculture and biotechnology. Patrick holds a PhD and has conducted extensive research on lipid droplet proteins, plant genome annotation, and the role of cysteine residues in lipid metabolism. His research integrates advanced imaging techniques and omics approaches to study plant physiology, particularly in cottonseed oil quality improvement and stress responses in crops. Key research themes include lipidomics, metabolic pathway visualization, and the development of enabling technologies for spatial analysis of metabolites. His work bridges fundamental plant biology with applied agricultural challenges, such as enhancing seed oil content and understanding genetic determinants of fatty acid composition. Notable projects include the study of Physaria fendleri genome, nitrogen requirements in cotton cultivars, and the application of nondestructive measurements for cottonseed trait analysis. His methodologies span mass spectrometry imaging, lipid tagging, and subcellular organelle analysis.

Benjamin Kopekمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Molecular Virology
• RNA Virus Replication
• Microscopy Techniques
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Dr. Benjamin Kopek is an Associate Professor of Biology at Hope College since 2014. His research integrates advanced imaging techniques with molecular biology to study viral replication and host interactions. He teaches courses in Introductory Biology, Virology, and Honors Biology laboratories. Education: Ph.D. in Cellular and Molecular Biology, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2008) B.A. in Biochemistry, Spring Arbor University (2002) Research Interests: Focuses on molecular virology, particularly positive-strand RNA viruses, and employs cutting-edge microscopy techniques such as super-resolution fluorescence and correlative electron microscopy. Explores lipidomics in viral genome replication and host-pathogen interactions. Awards & Grants: Towsley Research Fellowship (Hope College, 2017–2020) Kansas Lipidomics Research Center grant (2019–present) Advising & Mentorship: Mentors Hope students in biomedical research year-round. Over eight students under his guidance have presented at professional conferences. Trains students in experimental design and microscopy techniques. Labs & Teams: Conducts research in Hope College’s Department of Biology labs, focusing on viral replication and microscopy innovations.

Jens H. Jensenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Neurological Disorders
• Neuroimaging Techniques
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Dr. Jens H. Jensen is a Professor of Neuroscience at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and Director of the Center for Biomedical Imaging. He holds a PhD in Physics from Princeton University and previously worked at New York University School of Medicine before joining MUSC in 2011. His research focuses on advanced MRI techniques applied to neurological disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, stroke, and addiction. His work emphasizes diffusion MRI, brain microstructure analysis, and translational neuroimaging. Education: PhD in Physics, Princeton University Prior affiliation: New York University School of Medicine Research Interests: Dr. Jensen’s lab develops and applies diffusion MRI methods to study brain microstructure in health and disease. Key areas include: Diffusional kurtosis imaging White matter integrity assessment Neuroimaging biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease Therapeutic monitoring using MRI (e.g., transcranial stimulation) His recent work explores longitudinal changes in mouse models of neurodegeneration and clinical applications in stroke and addiction. Advising & Grants: While specific grant details are not listed here, his prolific publication record suggests sustained federal and institutional funding. He mentors students in physics, engineering, and neuroscience. Labs/Teams: Leads the Center for Biomedical Imaging at MUSC, focusing on cutting-edge neuroimaging technologies and clinical translation.

Sally Piasمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Molecular Biophysics
• Oxygen Transport in Tissues
• Membrane Physiology
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Sally Pias is an Associate Professor of Chemistry at New Mexico Tech, specializing in molecular biophysics and cellular physiology. She holds a PhD in Chemistry with a Biochemistry specialization from New Mexico State University (2009), an MA in Jewish Studies and a B.A. in Chemistry and Religion from Emory University (2003/1998). Dr. Pias leads a research group focused on high-performance computing studies of oxygen transport mechanisms in tissues, membrane lipid dynamics, and mitochondrial function. Her work addresses energy metabolism, tumor hypoxia, radiation therapy optimization, and drug delivery. She has been active in ISOTT since 2015 and received the Melvin H. Knisely Award (2016). She mentors graduate/undergrad students in molecular simulation techniques, data analysis, and scientific communication, with alumni pursuing careers in academia, medicine, and industry. Research interests include cholesterol's role in membrane oxygen permeability, mitochondrial permeability transition pore regulation, and biophysical mechanisms of oxygen diffusion. Her lab investigates lipid composition effects in cancer tissues, ATP synthase ion channel behavior, and caveolae's oxygen buffering role. Collaborations bridge computational modelling with experimental biophysics, emphasizing translational applications in health sciences. Selected awards include ISOTT's Young Investigator Award. Her group's work has been published in Biophysical Journal , Journal of Physiology , and Applied Magnetic Resonance . Ongoing projects explore vascular/extracellular oxygen measurement discrepancies and protein-lipid anchored systems simulations.