جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Atiyeh Vaezipourمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Digital Health
• Virtual Reality in Rehabilitation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Atiyeh Vaezipour holds an honorary research fellow appointment at the RECOVER Injury Research Centre, University of Queensland, and works as a human factors researcher at Google Maps for Automotive. She earned a PhD in Human-Computer Interaction from Queensland University of Technology. Her research focuses on innovative technology solutions in two core areas: driving behavior safety and digital health interventions using virtual reality in rehabilitation. Her expertise spans mobile health applications, wearable devices for disability support, and telemedicine feasibility studies. Key research interests include: Design of in-vehicle HMIs for eco-safe driving VR-based psychological therapy for driving anxiety and phobia Mobility solutions for visually impaired populations Health technology evaluation methodologies Recent work highlights include: Analysis of driving behavior in functional neurological disorder patients Systematic reviews on conversational AI in healthcare and wearable navigation systems Feasibility studies for telerehabilitation programs Current affiliations include: RECOVER Injury Research Centre Google Maps for Automotive Her research contributes to advancing: Safety-critical transportation systems Digital health innovation adoption Accessibility technologies

• Neuro-Engineering
• Brain-Computer Interfaces
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jia Liu is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Biomedical Sensing and Informatics , affiliated with the School of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Sydney . As a member of the University of Sydney Nano Institute , her work bridges neuro-engineering, brain-computer interfaces, and physiological signal analysis. Research Fellow, School of Biomedical Engineering, University of Sydney Member, University of Sydney Nano Institute Research Interests: Cognitive Enhancement through physiological signal analysis Advanced Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) development Neuro-Engineering applications in real-world scenarios Mobile Brain/Body Imaging (MoBI) system design Human orientation skills and therapeutic interventions Cognitive workload and physical fatigue interplay Publication Trends: Recent work focuses on graph neural networks for drowsiness detection, ERP-based inattentional blindness classification, and virtual global landmakr applications in spatial learning. Her methods integrate MoBI systems, VR, and real-time signal processing. Scientific Contributions: Published in prestigious journals (Nature Group, IEEE Transactions) Pioneering work on cognitive workload assessment using optical tomography Developed parameter-sharing neural networks for human state estimation Erratum corrections demonstrating rigorous research methodology Laboratory Affiliation: Works within the Centre for Biomedical Sensing and Informatics , leveraging interdisciplinary approaches to translate neuro-engineering research into practical applications.

• Political Communication
• Computational Methods
• Digital Propaganda
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr Aliaksandr Herasimenka is a political communication scholar at the Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford. As a Research Fellow with the Oxford Martin Programme on Misinformation, Science, and Media, he investigates how political groups and governments use AI and social media for campaigning and public opinion manipulation. His research examines: Digital propaganda and communication in authoritarian states Computational methods for tracking narrative circulation Organizational impacts of digital technologies on political campaigning Crisis-related misinformation during events like the Ukraine war Dr Herasimenka teaches social data science, journalism, and digital research methods across multiple institutions including University of Oxford and University of Westminster.

• Public Health
• Epidemiology
• Health Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Nayani Rajapaksha is a Visiting Research Student at the School of Public Health, University of Queensland. Her research focuses on public health, epidemiology, and disaster management in Sri Lankan contexts, with a strong emphasis on dengue prevention, mHealth applications, and pandemic modeling. Fields of Interest: Public Health, Epidemiology, mHealth, Disaster Management, Health Education, Infectious Disease Prevention Email: r.rajapaksha@uq.edu.au Her work spans epidemiological modeling (SEIR/SEIRD models for dengue and COVID-19), disaster resilience in healthcare systems , and mHealth interventions for maternal nutrition and community health. She collaborates extensively with researchers in Sri Lanka and Australia, addressing policy implementation and behavioral change strategies. Article trends highlight her expertise in computational disease modeling, community-based dengue prevention, and health system adaptation during pandemics. Key subfields include vector-borne disease control , public health policy , and digital health communication .

Yesenia Aponte-Meléndezمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Sociology
• Public Health
• Substance Abuse
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Yesenia Aponte-Meléndez is a Researcher at the Institute for Society, Psychology, and Health (ISPH), affiliated with The New School for Social Research . Her work bridges sociology and public health, focusing on technology-delivered interventions for substance use disorders and infectious disease prevention among people who inject drugs. Co-founded El Punto en la Montaña, a syringe exchange program in Puerto Rico Conducts qualitative and clinical research on HIV/Hepatitis C syndemics and harm reduction Specializes in migrant Puerto Rican health disparities in NYC and Puerto Rico Her research explores the intersection of social class , gender , and prescription opioid misuse , combining mixed-methods approaches with policy-oriented outcomes. Recent work addresses xylazine-fentanyl overdoses and healthcare cost barriers in syringe service programs. Publications demonstrate a longitudinal focus on digital health solutions in methadone maintenance treatment and behavioral therapy for substance use disorders. Key sub-fields include harm reduction infrastructure, syndemic theory, and stigma mitigation in medical systems.

Courtney Page-Tanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Community Resilience
• Social Capital
• Disaster Risk Reduction
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Courtney Page-Tan is an Assistant Professor of Public Affairs & Community Resilience at Indiana University Indianapolis's O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs. Her work focuses on social capital, disaster resilience, and public policy, leveraging computational social science and GIS tools to analyze community resilience in crises. Education: PhD in Political Science (Northeastern University, 2019), MA/M.P.A. in Diplomacy/Public Affairs (Seton Hall University, 2013), B.S. in Political Science (Indiana Wesleyan University, 2008). Research interests include social media's role in disaster recovery, pandemic resilience, and inclusive policymaking. She emphasizes partnerships with NGOs, governments, and tech firms like ISeeChange to bridge academic research with practical solutions. Recent work highlights the impact of social networks on pandemic outcomes and disaster preparedness. She contributed to the UN's 2022 Global Assessment Report on Disaster Risk Reduction and advised Cambridge, MA's neighborhood resiliency initiatives. Professional experience includes postdoctoral research at Wesleyan University and roles at DHS and the UNDP. She has extensive grant-funded projects, including the Cambridge Mayor's Advisory Committee and DHS Regional Resiliency Assessments. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects like social media mapping for resilience and tech-driven disaster response strategies.

Xuhong Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Machine Learning
• Medical Image Analysis
• Natural Language Processing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Xuhong Zhang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Indiana University Bloomington, affiliated with the Luddy School of Informatics. He participates in the Precision Health Initiative and the Data Science Program. His research focuses on computational methods for medical image analysis, NLP, network analysis, and Bayesian techniques for high-dimensional biological data. Previously, he held postdoctoral roles at the University of Colorado and a PhD from UC Irvine under Prof. Carter Butts. Education: PhD in EECS, University of California, Irvine (2011-2017) Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (2017-2020) Research Interests: Develops machine learning models for medical imaging (e.g., tumor cell biomarker prediction), applies NLP to medical text mining, analyzes large-scale human behavior networks, and uses Bayesian methods for single-cell cytometry analysis. Prior work includes spatial network analysis and communication data spectral analysis. Teaching & Mentorship: Instructor for CSCI-B 659 (Medical Image Analysis) and CSCI-P 556 (Applied Machine Learning) Mentored hackathons at UCI and CSPH Labs & Collaborations: Part of the Networks, Computation and Social Dynamics (NCASD) lab at UCI and contributes to the Precision Health Initiative's interdisciplinary research.

Frimpomaa Ampawمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Labor Market Economics
• Persistence and Retention in Higher Education
• Race and Gender in STEM Education
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Frimpomaa (Frim) Ampaw is a Professor and Department Chair of the Department of Advanced Studies, Leadership, and Policy at Morgan State University . Her research focuses on higher education administration, with a particular emphasis on the experiences of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds and underrepresented minorities in college transitions, retention, and labor market outcomes. As a quantitative methodologist, she has extensively studied women and minorities in STEM education. B.A. in Economics and Computer Science, University of Ghana, Legon M.A. in Applied Economics, Northeastern University M.S. in Economics, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Ed.D. in Higher Education Administration, North Carolina University Dr. Ampaw’s research integrates Labor Market Economics , Higher Education Finance , and Race and Gender in STEM Education , analyzing systemic barriers and equity-focused interventions. Her work explores rural students’ college access, financial leadership in K-12, and equity in STEM pedagogy. Key publication trends span Education , STEM Education , and Economics , with subfields including Postsecondary Access , Diversity in STEM , Student Retention , and Academic Career Transitions . Her studies often employ quantitative frameworks to address equity gaps. Contact: Banneker Building #315J , Morgan State University; Phone: (443) 885-1908; Email: frimpomaa.ampaw@morgan.edu .

Jai-Young Choiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International Economics
• Environmental Economics
• Health Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jai-Young Choi is a Professor of Economics at Lamar University, holding a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Oklahoma, an M.A. from the University of Kansas, and a B.A. from Yonsei University. His academic career includes invitations as a speaker at prominent international conferences such as the Chu Hai International Conference on International Economic Linkages and the Conference of the International Economics and Finance Society. His research spans interdisciplinary topics including international trade dynamics, environmental economics, and health economics, with a focus on integrating economic theory with public health challenges. Dr. Choi’s educational background includes degrees in economics from prestigious institutions, reflecting his deep commitment to the field. His research contributions are evident in over 40 peer-reviewed articles in SCI-indexed journals, covering themes from global economic policies to HIV treatment outcomes in Asia-Pacific regions. He actively participates in academic service, including peer review for over 20 SCI journals and conference presentations. His recent work highlights a blend of economic modeling and healthcare analysis, such as studying the economic impacts of pandemics, the implications of international outsourcing on welfare, and HIV treatment adherence in vulnerable populations. While his primary affiliation is in economics, his interdisciplinary publications reflect a commitment to addressing complex societal issues through multi-disciplinary approaches. Notably absent from the records are specific scientific awards or named grants, though his frequent conference invitations underscore his academic influence. Teaching responsibilities include Managerial Economics in Lamar’s online Master of Business Administration program, emphasizing practical applications of economic principles.

• Biostatistics
• Genetic Epidemiology
• Omics Data Analysis
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Hui-Yi Lin is a Tenured Full Professor at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (LSUHSC) in the School of Public Health, Department of Biostatistics & Data Science. She also serves as Director of the Biostatistics & Bioinformatics Core at the Center for Translational Viral Oncology (CTVO) and Co-Director of the Data Analytical Unit at the LSUHSC-NO Comprehensive Alcohol-HIV/AIDS Research Center (CARC). Her research focuses on developing statistical methods for genetic studies and omics data analysis, particularly SNP interactions in complex diseases like prostate cancer. She has secured multiple grants as PI, including a Department of Defense grant for prostate cancer genetic risk scores and NIH grants on antioxidant associations with HPV infections and gene-gene interactions in cancer aggressiveness. Lin holds a PhD from Tulane University (2004) in Biostatistics, with prior degrees from the University of Michigan (MS, 2001) and National Taiwan University (MS in Biostatistics, 1996; BA in Health Behavior, 1994). She completed postdoctoral training at LSUHSC's Stanley S. Scott Cancer Center and School of Public Health (2004–2006). Her research spans prostate cancer genomics, viral oncology, and public health interventions. Recent work includes identifying SNP interactions in prostate cancer aggressiveness and analyzing alcohol-SNP interactions. She has published ~180 peer-reviewed papers in journals like Nature Genetics , Scientific Reports , and Cancers . Lin’s grants emphasize translational research: her current DoD grant (2023–2026) aims to develop miRNA-based polygenic risk scores. She collaborates with PRACTICAL Consortium and other multidisciplinary teams on projects like cytokine-alcohol interactions in HIV patients and racial disparities in prostate cancer. Her service roles include co-chairing APHA’s Genomics Forum and serving on LSUHSC’s School of Public Health curriculum committee. She mentors trainees in biostatistics and public health through LSUHSC’s graduate programs.

Ana-Maria Croicuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Optimal control
• Optimization
• Uncertainty quantification
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ana-Maria Croicu is a Professor of Mathematics and Graduate Faculty at Kennesaw State University (KSU), with a Courtesy Professor role at Florida State University's Department of Mathematics. She holds dual Ph.D.s in Applied Computational Mathematics and Statistics (Florida State University, 2005) and Mathematics (Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, 2001), along with degrees in Mathematics and Electrical Engineering from the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca. Her research focuses on optimal control, optimization, uncertainty quantification, and bioscience modeling, with notable contributions to aerodynamics and disease dynamics. She has secured over $1.2 million in NSF funding and led the NSF S-STEM Program supporting disadvantaged STEM students. Dr. Croicu has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the Cobb County Teacher of the Year and multiple teaching honors at KSU. Her academic roles include directing undergraduate research, organizing international conferences, and serving as a Visiting Scientist at NASA Ames Research Center. Education includes advanced training in Romania and the U.S., spanning theoretical mathematics, applied and computational mathematics, statistics, and electrical engineering. She has mentored numerous students across PhD, MS, and undergraduate levels, contributing to research in areas like HIV infection modeling and anthrax disease control. Her work bridges computational methods with real-world applications, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration. Key research areas include mathematical modeling of infectious diseases (e.g., Ebola, HIV, anthrax) and robust optimization in engineering contexts. She has presented at major international conferences and co-organized workshops on optimal control and numerical simulations. Her teaching excellence spans online and traditional formats, reflecting her commitment to innovative education.

Laura Pittiglioمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• HIV/AIDS Research
• Health Disparities
• Nursing Education
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Laura Pittiglio serves as an Associate Professor at Oakland University's School of Nursing, where she has been a faculty member since 1999. Her office is located in Human Health Building, Room 3039, and she can be reached at pittigli@oakland.edu. As a certified HIV Test Counselor, she implemented a campus-wide free HIV and syphilis screening program. Education PhD in Nursing, Wayne State University MSN in Adult Primary Care, Wayne State University BSN, Wayne State University Research Focus Dr. Pittiglio's work centers on HIV/AIDS disparities among African American women, examining coping mechanisms of HIV-positive mothers and sexual risk behaviors in adolescent/young adult females. Her research integrates behavioral psychology concepts like learned helplessness with public health interventions. Concurrently, she pioneers simulation-based nursing education through the VI-MED 3D virtual hospital system, investigating how technology enhances clinical competency and medication safety. Publication Trends Her 15-year publication trajectory reveals dual research streams: HIV/AIDS health disparities (60% of work) focusing on African American women's vulnerability, and simulation-based education (40%) targeting nursing student outcomes. Recent publications emphasize learned helplessness frameworks in sexual risk behaviors, while earlier work established her simulation methodology. Both strands address systemic healthcare inequities through behavioral and educational lenses, with consistent NIH/NLN-aligned methodology. Scientific Awards No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials. Grants and Mentoring Co-investigator on Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan grant: "Reducing HIV/AIDS in Michigan African American Young Adult Women" Developed campus HIV/syphilis screening program through community partnerships Mentored students through simulation research projects and HIV prevention initiatives Research Infrastructure Co-developed the VI-MED (Virtual Hospital Environment for Medication Education and Delivery) simulation platform with interdisciplinary teams including Fatma Mili (Computer Science) and Mary Harris (Nursing). This 3D virtual hospital system enables high-fidelity medication administration training and has been presented at national conferences including IMSH and NLN Technology Summits.

Mark Colleyمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Automated Vehicles
• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Accessibility in Technology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mark Colley is a former Researcher at the University of Ulm's Department of Media Informatics, affiliated with the HCI group. He completed his PhD in 2024 on trust calibration in automated vehicles and holds an M.Sc. in Computer Science (2018) and B.Eng. in Information Technology (2015). His work focuses on automated mobility, accessibility, and computational methods. Colley contributed to projects like Intuitiver (Baden-Württemberg's Smart Mobility initiative) and SituWare, addressing challenges in driver-vehicle interaction and automated vehicle communication. He has been actively involved in reviewing for top conferences (e.g., CHI, AutoUI) and organizing events, earning multiple awards for his reviews. His research emphasizes inclusive design, such as aiding visually impaired pedestrians and improving external communication systems for autonomous vehicles. Education: M.Sc. Computer Science (Ulm University, 2018); B.Eng. Information Technology (Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg, 2015). Research Interests: Automated vehicle communication, accessibility in AVs, human-AV interaction, augmented reality interfaces, and large-scale mobility effects. His work spans safety, user trust, and scalable solutions for mixed traffic scenarios. Grants & Projects: Intuitiver (Baden-Württemberg), SituWare, SEMULIN, Towards Inclusive External Communication, and UAM-SUMO. He also organizes conferences like AutoUI and CHI, contributing to the academic community through review committees and workshops. Labs/Teams: Part of the HCI group at Ulm University, collaborating with industry partners like Mercedes-Benz, Elektrobit, and AVL.

JOSE MANUEL COTOS YAÑEZمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Graphics
• Data Engineering
• Remote Sensing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jose Manuel Cotos Yañez is a Professor at the University of Santiago de Compostela, affiliated with the Department of Electronics and Computing within the Faculty of Physics. He holds a PhD from the same institution, completed in 1994 with a thesis focusing on oceanic structure dynamics for fisheries applications using remote sensing and knowledge engineering. His research is centered in the COGRADE (Computer Graphics and Data Engineering) group, with past involvement in the LABSIS (Systems Laboratory) . Research interests include computer graphics, data engineering, spatial data integration, remote sensing applications in oceanography and environmental monitoring, and the development of geospatial technologies. Notable work involves oil spill detection via SAR imagery, geospatial data frameworks (e.g., GeoDADIS, SODA), and educational technology tools like gesture-based math learning and augmented reality for archaeological education. Publications span topics from machine learning-driven environmental monitoring to GIS systems and distributed database optimization. He has contributed to projects such as TRAFAIR (air quality data systems) and INOVA (web technologies for consulting frameworks). His work often integrates AI techniques with geospatial and oceanographic data analysis.

• HIV/AIDS Research
• Epidemiology
• Public Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anna Hotton is a Research Professor in the Department of Medicine-Infectious Diseases at the University of Chicago. Her work focuses on HIV/AIDS epidemiology, public health interventions targeting marginalized populations, and agent-based modeling of infectious disease dynamics. She has collaborated extensively on studies addressing health disparities among Black sexual and gender minorities, transgender communities, and individuals involved in the criminal justice system. Her research integrates socio-structural factors, behavioral science, and computational modeling to address HIV transmission, substance use, and healthcare access challenges. Key areas of investigation include: Impact of criminal justice involvement on HIV care engagement Effectiveness of PrEP uptake in high-risk populations Modeling post-incarceration healthcare interventions Racial/ethnic disparities in HIV transmission Recent publications highlight her contributions to: Agent-based models incorporating social determinants of health COVID-19 transmission dynamics in urban settings Policy analysis around opioid-related stigma and vaccine hesitancy Dr. Hotton has co-authored over 100 peer-reviewed articles, with frequent collaboration on NIH-funded studies addressing health inequities. Her work often involves community-based participatory research methods to ensure interventions are culturally tailored and contextually appropriate.