جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Michelle Langleyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Archaeology
• Bone Technology
• Human Cognitive Evolution
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Michelle C. Langley is an Associate Professor at Griffith University's School of Environment and Science, where she serves as Program Advisor for the Bachelor of Science (Archaeology) and manages the Griffith Experimental Archaeology Research (GEAR) Lab. Her primary affiliation is with the Australian Research Centre for Human Evolution (ARCHE) at Nathan Campus. Langley's research explores human behavioral evolution through the analysis of osseous artifacts (bone, tooth, antler, ivory, shell) across multiple regions. Her work spans Australian archaeology, Southeast Asian prehistory, Palaeolithic Europe, childhood archaeology, and Egyptology. Key focus areas include: Bone tool technologies and projectile systems Shell bead production and personal ornamentation Cognitive evolution through material culture Hunter-gatherer adaptations in island environments Indigenous Australian material traditions Her publication record demonstrates consistent focus on prehistoric technologies, with recent works emphasizing: Functional analysis of projectile points Coastal adaptations and marine resource use Symbolic behavior through personal adornment Experimental approaches to artifact replication Interdisciplinary methods in archaeological science Significant honors include: Fellowship in the Society of Antiquaries of London (2022) WiT Research Leader in Science Finalist (2021) Queensland Young Tall Poppy Science Award (2018) Eureka Prize for Archaeological Interpretation (2011) Langley actively supervises graduate researchers working on topics ranging from bone projectile analysis to traditional medicine studies. She has secured substantial research funding including an ARC Discovery Project (2022-2026) and DECRA Fellowship (2017-2020). As director of the GEAR Lab, she oversees experimental archaeological research investigating prehistoric technologies.

• Hunter-gatherers
• Prehistoric
• Paleoindian
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Andrew A White is an Associate Research Scientist at the Illinois State Archaeological Survey, affiliated with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His research focuses on Hunter-gatherer demography Paleoindian spatial patterns Climate change impacts on cultural heritage Lithic technology modeling White's recent work includes technical reports on climate change adaptation in Illinois and large-scale radiocarbon databases. He employs computational models to analyze demographic viability tool transport networks cultural transmission dynamics His publications span journals like American Antiquity , PaleoAmerica , and JASSS , covering topics from caribou hunting critiques to stochastic population modeling. White also contributes to public discourse on climate threats to archaeological sites, as seen in his 2024 media appearances.

Raven Garveyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Anthropological Archaeology
• South American Prehistory
• Hunter-Gatherer Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Raven Garvey is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Michigan. She is affiliated with the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (LACS) and the International Institute, reflecting her research focus on South American prehistory. Her work bridges archaeology, geochemistry, and paleoenvironmental studies to explore hunter-gatherer adaptations, obsidian sourcing, and human-environment interactions. Garvey’s research emphasizes prehistoric human occupation of Patagonian and Andean landscapes, including studies on lithic technology, obsidian hydration dating, and the impacts of climate change on foraging strategies. She collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to address questions of cultural evolution, subsistence strategies, and resource exploitation in regions such as Chilean Patagonia and the Argentine Andes. Her recent projects include investigating auroral wandering’s effects on prehistoric chronology and analyzing spatial patterns of human settlement in response to environmental shifts. Garvey also contributes to methodological advancements in archaeological dating techniques and material culture analysis.

Bruce Hardyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Paleoanthropology
• Neanderthal Studies
• Human Evolution
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bruce Hardy is Professor of Anthropology at Kenyon College, where he has been faculty since 2004. His research focuses on Paleolithic archaeology, Neanderthal behavior, and human evolution, with extensive fieldwork across Europe and Africa. Professor Hardy's work has provided groundbreaking evidence on Neanderthal technology, including the earliest known fiber technology dating back 50,000 years. Educational background includes a PhD from Indiana University Bloomington (1994), MA from Indiana University Bloomington (1991), and BA from Emory University (1988). Research interests center on reconstructing Paleolithic lifeways through multidisciplinary approaches. Current investigations examine: Neanderthal subsistence strategies and dietary adaptations Cognitive implications of Paleolithic technology Site formation processes in karst environments Human-environment interactions during the Pleistocene Publication analysis reveals strong focus on lithic technology, taphonomy, and site occupation patterns, with recent work emphasizing experimental approaches to artifact function. Research consistently integrates zooarchaeology, geoarchaeology, and microscopic analysis to reconstruct behavioral patterns. Honors include the John B. McCoy-Banc One Distinguished Teaching Chair recognizing pedagogical excellence. Professor Hardy mentors students through field research opportunities at Paleolithic sites and laboratory analysis.

• National Security Strategy
• Military Operations Research
• Crisis Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Mitar Kovač is affiliated with Singidunum University, serving in its academic capacity. He holds a doctoral degree from the Military Academy in Belgrade (1998), preceded by postgraduate (1990) and bachelor's (1981) studies at the same institution. His expertise spans strategic military analysis, national security, and defense systems modeling. Doctoral: Military Academy, Belgrade (1998) Master/Master Equivalent: Military Academy, Belgrade (1990) Bachelor: Military Academy, Belgrade (1981) His research focuses on national security strategy, crisis management, food security policy, and military operations research. Notable work includes analyzing combat operations modeling and autonomous missile systems. Recent publications emphasize strategic aspects of security challenges facing Serbia and the Balkans. His article trends include interdisciplinary approaches to security challenges, blending military strategy with socio-economic analysis. He has published in journals like Politika nacionalne bezbednosti and DEFENCE SCIENCE JOURNAL . No scientific awards or grants were explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. No advisees or lab affiliations were listed.

• Geochronology
• Luminescence dating
• Fluvial geomorphology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Amanda Keen-Zebert serves as Associate Research Professor and Interim Director of Research Operations at the Desert Research Institute (DRI) in Reno, holding key administrative responsibilities within the Environmental Sciences division. Her academic career bridges advanced geochronological techniques with geomorphological applications across diverse landscapes. Her research focuses on luminescence dating methodologies including OSL and thermoluminescence, applied to critical problems in Quaternary geology , fluvial geomorphology , and paleoclimate reconstruction . Notable expertise includes dating cave sediments, floodplain deposits, volcanic glasses, and river terraces to unravel landscape evolution processes. Current work demonstrates increasing integration of multi-method dating approaches to address complex questions in Earth surface processes. Analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent leadership in applying luminescence dating to fluvial systems, with significant contributions to understanding Lithological controls on river incision Floodplain sediment dynamics Valley evolution in stable cratonic settings Volcanic glass dating innovations Paleoenvironmental reconstruction through sediment archives Her work spans diverse geographical contexts including the Ozark Plateau, South African interior, California basins, and North American archaeological sites. As Interim Director of Research Operations, she oversees critical administrative functions while maintaining active research output. Her methodological publications, particularly the luminescence dating chapter in the Encyclopedia of Scientific Dating Methods, serve as key references in the field. Current projects continue to explore the intersection of dating techniques with landscape evolution questions across multiple continents.

Carlos Montalvoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Aerospace Engineering
• Flight Dynamics
• Control Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Carlos Montalvo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering within the College of Engineering at the University of South Alabama. His research focuses on the intersection of flight dynamics, control engineering, and air vehicle design. He leads the Facility for Aerospace Systems and Technology (FAST) Lab, which conducts cutting-edge research in unmanned aerial systems. Education: Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Montalvo's research interests center on dynamic simulation, control system design, and flight testing, with particular emphasis on developing new flight control algorithms and vehicle designs to improve autonomous air vehicle performance. His work spans fixed-wing aircraft, rotorcraft, projectiles, parafoil vehicles, and multi-body systems. The FAST Lab, which he directs, specializes in controls of multi-body systems including aircraft, quadrotors, parafoils, projectiles, spacecraft, and tethered systems. Analyzing his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on innovative aerospace control systems across multiple platforms. His research bridges theoretical control algorithms with practical implementation in diverse aerospace applications, from electric sails for space propulsion to advanced UAV control systems. A notable trend is his work on multi-body systems and unconventional aircraft configurations, demonstrating expertise in complex dynamic systems. Dr. Montalvo serves as faculty advisor for the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) Student Chapter and USA Launch Society Student Chapter. His research has been supported by collaborations with NASA, most notably his contribution to the Mars 2020 mission that successfully landed the Perseverance rover on Mars in February 2021. At the FAST Lab, Dr. Montalvo oversees research projects involving dynamic simulation coupled with applied estimation of custom-made aircraft, design of control systems and mechanisms, and experimental testing to improve autonomous aerospace vehicle performance. His lab has been involved in significant projects including NASA's Mars 2020 mission and development of fixed-wing unmanned aerial surveillance aircraft in partnership with the Disaster Preparedness Program.

Fabio Augusto Milnerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• mathematical biology
• mathematics education
• numerical analysis
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Fabio Augusto Milner is a faculty member at Arizona State University's School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences, where he serves as Director of Mathematics for STEM Education and Co-Director for Outreach and Educational Programs at the Simon A Levin Mathematical, Computational, and Modeling Sciences Center. He also holds affiliate status with the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation. His research spans mathematical biology, with particular expertise in structured population models for demography, epidemiology, and ecology. Education: Ph.D. in Mathematics, University of Chicago, 1983 M.S. in Mathematics, University of Chicago, 1979 Licenciado in Mathematics, Universidad de Buenos Aires, 1976 Professor Milner's research focuses on developing mathematical models structured by age, sex, immunological variables, and other relevant factors to study population dynamics, disease transmission, and ecological systems. His work integrates theoretical analysis with practical applications, particularly in epidemiological modeling where he has pioneered approaches that connect individual-level immunological processes with population-level disease spread. He has made significant contributions to understanding tumor growth, schistosomiasis transmission, and two-sex demographic models. His recent publications demonstrate continued focus on mathematical modeling of biological systems, with increasing attention to educational applications. The articles show a progression from theoretical population models to more applied work in epidemiology, ecology, and mathematics education, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach that bridges pure mathematics with real-world problems in public health and education. Scientific Awards: Champion, First Argentine Mathematical Olympiad (OMA), 1970 Professor Milner has advised 19 doctoral students throughout his career, including Robert Álvarez, Youngjoon Cha, and Ruijun Zhao. His research has been supported by multiple NSF grants, including projects on preparing future mathematics faculty and scaling professional development models for algebra through precalculus teaching. He has served on editorial boards for Mathematical Population Studies and Mathematical Modeling of Natural Phenomena, and has organized several major conferences including the Computational and Mathematical Population Dynamics (CMPD) series and the Mathematical Innovative Methods and Models of Biosciences Workshop (MIMMO-BIO). He leads research teams through the Mathematical, Computational, and Modeling Sciences Center at ASU, collaborating with interdisciplinary researchers to develop mathematical approaches for addressing complex problems in biological and social systems, with recent work focusing on integrating immunological and epidemiological models at multiple scales.

• Materials Analysis
• Materials Science
• Physics Education Research
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Tonya S. Coffey serves as Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Appalachian State University's College of Arts and Sciences, where she also directs the Physics Secondary Education Program. Her leadership spans academic administration, cutting-edge materials research, and transformative STEM outreach initiatives. Dr. Coffey earned her B.S. (1996), M.S. (1999), and Ph.D. (2004) in Physics from North Carolina State University. Her foundational training in solid-state physics underpins her dual research trajectories in nanoscale materials characterization and physics education. Her research program integrates advanced microscopy techniques (AFM, SEM, TEM) with educational innovation. In materials science, she investigates nanotribology, photovoltaic materials, and archaeological tool analysis, revealing atomic-scale friction mechanisms and optimizing solar cell morphologies. Concurrently, she pioneers K-12 STEM outreach through hands-on nanoscience modules and viral physics demonstrations (e.g., Diet Coke-Mentos), making complex concepts accessible. This synergy between fundamental research and pedagogy defines her scholarly identity. Analysis of her 15 selected publications (2005-2023) shows increasing interdisciplinary convergence. Recent work (2021-2023) combines perovskite electronics with educational applications, while her archaeological studies demonstrate microscopy's versatility. Her publications span high-impact journals like ACS Applied Electronic Materials and educational venues like The Physics Teacher, reflecting balanced contributions to both research domains. As Department Chair, Dr. Coffey oversees faculty development and curriculum while maintaining active research. She collaborates internationally (e.g., Russian archaeology projects) and with institutions like Princeton University, indicating robust grant support likely from NSF's materials research and education directorates. Her Physics Secondary Education Program trains future educators using evidence-based methods developed through her scholarship. Dr. Coffey leads multiple STEM outreach initiatives, bringing nanoscience demonstrations to K-12 classrooms through programs like 'Exploring Nanoscience in K-12 Classrooms.' Her team includes graduate students, education specialists, and international collaborators working on microscopy-based projects and curriculum development. Future efforts will likely expand virtual microscopy access and cross-disciplinary teacher training models.