جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Theoretical Physics
• Quantum Gravity
• Black Hole Physics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ahmed Almheiri is an Emirati theoretical physicist currently serving as an Assistant Professor of Physics at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) on Saadiyat Island. He previously held postdoctoral positions at Stanford University (2014-2017) where he worked on AdS/CFT correspondence as quantum error correction, and at the Institute for Advanced Study (2017-2022) where he made key contributions to black hole radiation entropy calculations. Almheiri completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto (2008), followed by Master's (2010) and Ph.D. (2014) degrees from the University of California, Santa Barbara under Joseph Polchinski. His doctoral thesis The Black Hole Firewall and Top-Down Constructions of AdS/CFT earned the Lancaster Dissertation Award. Professor Almheiri's research focuses on fundamental problems at the intersection of quantum mechanics and gravity, particularly the black hole information paradox and AdS/CFT correspondence. His work has demonstrated how spacetime geometry emerges from quantum entanglement through quantum error correction principles. Recent research explores black hole radiation entropy and connections between wormholes and quantum entanglement, advancing our understanding of quantum gravity. His scientific achievements have been recognized with prestigious awards: Mohammed bin Rashid Knowledge Award (2024) New Horizons in Physics Prize (2021) for "calculating the quantum information of a black hole and its radiation" Pride of Emirates medal (2020) awarded by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Lancaster Dissertation Award (2014) At NYUAD, Almheiri mentors postdoctoral researchers including Shoy Ouseph (joined 2024), and contributes to the university's theoretical physics research initiatives. His work continues to address foundational questions in quantum gravity with implications for understanding spacetime emergence and black hole physics. Professor Almheiri is actively involved in NYUAD's theoretical physics community, collaborating with researchers in quantum information and high-energy theory. His research group investigates how quantum information principles govern gravitational phenomena, building on his doctoral work with Joseph Polchinski and continuing to resolve long-standing paradoxes in theoretical physics.

• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Analytics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Hajime Shimao is an Assistant Professor of Data Analytics in the Engineering Division at Pennsylvania State University's Great Valley campus. His research spans machine learning, artificial intelligence, healthcare analytics, cultural analysis, and legal applications of AI, with a focus on fairness in algorithmic systems and their societal implications. Research Focus: Dr. Shimao's work centers on applying advanced machine learning techniques to solve complex problems in management science, healthcare, law, and cultural studies. His research interests include: Fairness-aware machine learning and its economic implications AI applications in legal and regulatory systems Healthcare cost efficiency and quality outcomes Cultural analytics using information-theoretic approaches Strategic management and CEO performance prediction Publication Trends: His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on interdisciplinary applications of machine learning, particularly in addressing fairness and efficiency trade-offs in various domains including insurance pricing, healthcare delivery, and legal decision-making. The research spans from 2012 to 2025, showing sustained productivity across multiple fields. Collaborations: Dr. Shimao has collaborated extensively with researchers across institutions, as evidenced by co-authored works with scholars from multiple disciplines including management science, law, medicine, archaeology, and cultural studies.

Darryl Robinsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International Criminal Law
• Legal & Political Thought
• Crimes Against Humanity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Darryl Robinson is a Professor at Queen's University Faculty of Law, where he has been teaching since July 2008. He holds an LLB from Western University, an LLM from New York University, and a PhD from Leiden University. His career spans academia, international institutions, and legal practice, with significant contributions to international criminal law. Robinson earned his LLB as Gold Medalist at the University of Western Ontario Faculty of Law, where he was a President's National Scholar. He then completed his LLM as a Hauser Scholar at NYU School of Law, receiving the Jerome Lipper Award for outstanding achievement in international law. He earned his PhD from Leiden University. Professor Robinson's research focuses on international criminal justice, with particular expertise in crimes against humanity, command responsibility, and ecocide. His work bridges criminal law theory and international criminal law, addressing fundamental principles of justice in extreme cases. He has made significant contributions to understanding the relationship between international criminal law and broader legal and political thought. His scholarly output reveals a consistent focus on foundational aspects of international criminal law, with recurring themes of justice, culpability, and the theoretical underpinnings of the field. Robinson's work often challenges conventional understandings and proposes innovative approaches to complex legal problems in international criminal justice. Among his notable honors are the Antonio Cassese Prize for International Criminal Studies (2013), the Jerome Lipper Award for outstanding achievement in international law, and a Minister's Citation and Award for Foreign Policy Excellence from Canada. His work on the creation of the International Criminal Court and Canada's war crimes legislation was particularly recognized. Robinson has secured numerous research grants including an SSHRC Insight Grant on ecocide (2022-), a Fernand Braudel Senior Fellowship at the European University Institute (2022), and multiple SSHRC Partnership and Insight Development Grants addressing various aspects of international criminal law. He has served as an instructor on international law at Foreign Affairs Canada since 2012. Throughout his career, Professor Robinson has been actively engaged in practical applications of international criminal law, including serving as an adviser to the Chief Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court (2004-2006) and as Director of the International Human Rights Clinic at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law (2006-2008). He has submitted numerous amicus curiae briefs in important international criminal cases.

M. Rajesh Kannanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Combinatorics
• Spectral Graph Theory
• Matrix Theory
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

M. Rajesh Kannan is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Mathematics, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad. He holds a Ph.D. from IIT Madras and has contributed significantly to combinatorics, spectral graph theory, and matrix theory. Education 2000: SSLC, Municipal Thiru Vi Ka High School, Srivilliputtur 2002: H.Sc., G.S.H. Higher Secondary School, Srivilliputtur 2005: B.Sc., Mathematics, ANJA College, Sivakasi 2008: M.Sc., Mathematics, ANJA College, Sivakasi 2013: Ph.D., Mathematics, Indian Institute of Technology Madras Research Interests Combinatorics Spectral Graph Theory Matrix Theory Functional Analysis Pure Mathematics Scientific Awards Excellent Young Teacher Award 2020, IIT Kharagpur Advising and Grants Supervised 3 Ph.D. students and 12 Master's students Active mentorship in spectral graph theory and matrix theory Secured multiple grants from SERB, DST, and IIT Hyderabad/Kharagpur

Francisco Facchineiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nonlinear Optimization
• Nondifferentiable Optimization
• Complementarity Problems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Francisco Facchinei is a Professor at Sapienza University of Rome, affiliated with the Department of Computer, Automatic and Management Engineering Antonio Ruberti within the College of Engineering. His research spans nonlinear and non-differentiable optimization, complementarity problems, variational inequalities, and game theory applications in telecommunications. His work focuses on developing algorithms for nonconvex optimization with ghost penalties, asynchronous distributed methods, and applications in healthcare and communications systems. Key Contributions: Foundational work in variational inequality theory, generalized Nash equilibrium problems, and optimization over dynamic networks. Recent Trends: Emphasis on asynchronous parallel algorithms, stochastic optimization, and non-invasive medical diagnostics via machine learning. He has held academic positions at Sapienza University since 1990, progressing from Ricercatore to Professore Ordinario. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts.

Marco Battagliniمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Economy
• Public Economics
• Collective Action
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marco Battaglini serves as the Edward H. Meyer Professor of Economics at Cornell University and holds a non-resident fellowship at EIEF (Einaudi Institute for Economics and Finance). His academic profile centers on theoretical and empirical political economy with significant contributions to collective action theory and institutional analysis. His educational credentials include: Ph.D. in Economics from Northwestern University (2001) Professor Battaglini's research focuses on political economy mechanisms , particularly examining how individuals overcome collective action problems through strategic behavior and institutional design. His work integrates rigorous game-theoretic modeling with empirical validation, as demonstrated in studies of congressional logrolling, donor influence dynamics, and volunteer dilemmas. The recurring theme across his publications involves analyzing how group size, information asymmetry, and temporal dynamics affect collective decision-making outcomes in political contexts. Recent publications reveal a methodological trend combining quasi-experimental designs with theoretical frameworks to investigate political influence networks and legislative bargaining. His 2023-2024 papers consistently address core public economics questions through the lens of political institutions, demonstrating particular expertise in applying game theory to real-world political phenomena. His scientific recognition includes: Carlo Alberto Medal (2009) Election as Fellow of the Econometric Society While the source material indicates active collaboration with prominent researchers including Thomas R. Palfrey, Valerio Leone Sciabolazza, and Eleonora Patacchini, it provides no specific details about graduate student supervision, grant funding, or laboratory affiliations. His research trajectory suggests ongoing investigation into the intersection of political institutions and collective action problems.

Patrick Bijsmansمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• European Studies
• Media & Euroscepticism
• Teaching & Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Patrick Bijsmans is an Associate Professor in Teaching & Learning European Studies and serves as Associate Dean for Education at Maastricht University's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASoS). He is also an Ex-Officio Committee Member at UACES (University Association for Contemporary European Studies). His academic career is deeply rooted in European Studies with a focus on both research and pedagogical innovation. Bijsmans' research primarily centers on European Studies, with specific expertise in Media & Euroscepticism. His work examines how Euroscepticism has become mainstreamed in political discourse, particularly through media coverage of European Parliament elections. He has developed a nuanced fourfold typology distinguishing between supportive, Euroalternative, soft Eurosceptic, and hard Eurosceptic claims, contributing significantly to our understanding of European integration debates. Beyond Euroscepticism, his research extends to teaching and learning methodologies, especially Problem-Based Learning (PBL), curriculum design, and the international classroom experience. His scholarly output demonstrates a clear trend toward bridging theoretical European Studies with practical educational applications. Many of his recent publications examine how teaching methods can enhance understanding of complex European integration processes. His research shows consistent engagement with both the evolving European political landscape and innovative pedagogical approaches, often connecting these two domains to create more effective learning experiences for students of European Studies. Bijsmans actively contributes to academic discourse through various teaching and learning initiatives. He has coordinated staff professional development programs, organized workshops on problem-based learning, and engaged in transnational collaborations, including an Erasmus+ mobility grant at the University of Leeds where he studied their 'Curriculum Redefined' program. His commitment to educational innovation is evident in his exploration of games, podcasts, and other active learning techniques to enhance student engagement in PBL environments. His work with students primarily involves teaching BA and MA level courses in European Studies, where he has implemented various innovative teaching methods. Bijsmans has conducted research on attendance patterns and writing assignments in PBL courses, demonstrating how collaborative learning through class discussion of student work enhances academic performance. He has also investigated international classroom dynamics, examining how diverse student backgrounds impact learning outcomes. Within the academic community, Bijsmans is recognized for his contributions to educational development. His work on teaching assistants and the 'Recognition & Rewards' framework has sparked important conversations about valuing different academic career paths. He has been instrumental in fostering exchange between institutions, advocating for the benefits of visiting other universities to share best practices in teaching and learning.

Leonard Susskindمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• String Theory
• Quantum Field Theory
• Quantum Statistical Mechanics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Leonard Susskind is the Felix Bloch Professor of Theoretical Physics at Stanford University and founding director of the Stanford Institute for Theoretical Physics. He is a member of the US National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, an associate member of the faculty of Canada's Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, and a distinguished professor of the Korea Institute for Advanced Study. Susskind's research spans string theory, quantum field theory, quantum statistical mechanics, and quantum cosmology. He is widely regarded as one of the fathers of string theory, having independently introduced the concept that particles could be states of excitation of relativistic strings. His recent work focuses on quantum complexity, the holographic principle, and the connection between quantum entanglement and spacetime geometry through the ER=EPR conjecture. His research has fundamentally shaped our understanding of black holes and quantum gravity. Susskind's publication record shows remarkable longevity and continued innovation, with significant contributions spanning from the 1970s to the present day. His recent papers explore quantum gravity in laboratory settings, holographic wormholes, and the geometric interpretation of quantum complexity, demonstrating his ability to identify and develop cutting-edge research directions that bridge theoretical physics and quantum information science. J. J. Sakurai Prize for Theoretical Particle Physics (1998) Member of the US National Academy of Sciences (2000) Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Susskind has mentored numerous students and postdocs throughout his career, maintaining an active research group at Stanford. His work has been supported by various grants enabling theoretical research in quantum gravity and string theory. He has also been instrumental in developing interdisciplinary connections between theoretical physics, quantum information science, and computer science. As director of the Stanford Institute for Theoretical Physics, Susskind has fostered a vibrant research environment that brings together physicists working on fundamental questions in quantum mechanics, gravity, and cosmology. His leadership has helped position Stanford as a leading center for theoretical physics research, particularly in the areas of quantum gravity and string theory.