جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Signal Processing
• Communications
• Bioimaging
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Amir Asif is a Professor at the Lassonde School of Engineering, York University, and concurrently serves as Vice President, Research and Innovation. His academic leadership roles include Dean of the Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science at Concordia University (2014-2020). He specializes in signal processing, communications, and their applications in healthcare, power grids, and distributed systems. Asif holds a PhD from Carnegie Mellon University and a Harvard certification in executive leadership. Education: PhD, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University (1996) MS, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University (1993) BSc, University of Engineering and Technology Lahore (1990) Harvard Certificate in Leadership for Senior Executives (2018) Research Interests: Asif’s work spans signal processing for medical imaging (e.g., ultrasound elastography), smart grid optimization, and cybersecurity in power systems. His recent publications address hydrogen energy systems, EMG-based gesture recognition, and resilient control frameworks against cyberattacks. Grants & Leadership: He leads NSERC-funded projects on federated learning and resilient algorithms. He chairs the Ontario Council of University Research and serves on TRIUMF Innovations and the Richmond Hill Board of Trade. His grants include SSHRC funding for equity initiatives and NSERC support for distributed signal processing. Teaching & Mentorship: Asif has supervised over a dozen graduate students and taught courses like Digital Communications and Statistical Signal Processing Theory. Notable advisees include Arash Mohammadi (PhD, 2014) and Nick Sajadi (PhD, 2017).

Axel Moehrenschlagerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Conservation Biology
• Species Reintroduction and Translocation
• Community Conservation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Axel Moehrenschlager is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Calgary's Faculty of Science. He concurrently serves as Director of Conservation & Science at the Calgary Zoological Society and holds adjunct roles at Clemson University (Adjunct Associate Professor) and New Zealand's University of Canterbury (Erskine Fellow). His expertise spans conservation translocations, species reintroduction, and community-based conservation, with a focus on leveraging science for global biodiversity preservation. Moehrenschlager earned a B.Sc. from the University of Alberta (1993) and a D.Phil. in Zoology from Oxford University (2001). He chairs the IUCN's Conservation Translocation Specialist Group, driving policy integration of the IUCN Reintroduction Guidelines. He advises the UN Equator Prize and the St. Andrews Prize for the Environment, emphasizing sustainable conservation practices. His research integrates ecological, social, and policy dimensions, addressing challenges like sylvatic plague in prairie dogs, amphibian reintroductions, and swift fox genetics. Publications highlight innovative methodologies in conservation translocations, climate change impacts, and community-led conservation. His work bridges academic research with practical applications, aiming to harmonize biodiversity conservation with human well-being. Moehrenschlager has received the Erskine Fellowship (University of Canterbury) and contributed to over 30 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. His leadership at the Calgary Zoo's Centre for Conservation Research fosters international collaborations, focusing on Africa and Madagascar. Current projects explore translocation success metrics and the ethical dimensions of conservation actions.

Michelle Gallantمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Money Laundering
• Terrorist Finance
• Taxation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Michelle Gallant serves as Professor at the University of Manitoba's Faculty of Law (Robson Hall), where she has taught continuously since 1999 and attained full professorship in 2014. She concurrently holds an Adjunct Professor appointment in the university's Peace and Conflict Studies Program since 2005 and is an Associate member of St. Paul's College. Her significant administrative roles include Manitoba Law Reform Commissioner (2012-2018), Deputy Commissioner of the Residential Tenancies Commission (2008-2011), and former Associate Dean (Research and Graduate Studies) and Director of the Legal Research Institute (2004-2010). Her academic credentials feature a Doctor of Philosophy from King's College London (2000), preceded by a Master of Laws from the University of British Columbia (1996) and Bachelor of Laws from the University of New Brunswick (1990). Prior to doctoral studies, she practiced as Legal Counsel for the Federal Department of Justice in Halifax. Dr. Gallant's research centers on the governance of tainted finance, with primary expertise in Money Laundering, Terrorist Finance, and Taxation intersecting with Philanthropy and the Law. Her work critically examines civil forfeiture mechanisms, anti-money laundering regulations, and the tension between financial crime control and human rights protection. She employs empirical methodologies to evaluate regulatory effectiveness across Canadian and international contexts, with particular attention to banking sector vulnerabilities and cross-jurisdictional enforcement challenges. Analysis of her publication record reveals evolving scholarly focus from theoretical frameworks toward empirical studies of civil forfeiture and international regulatory cooperation. Recent work increasingly addresses the impact of financial secrecy jurisdictions on crime control efforts and explores innovative approaches to balancing security imperatives with fundamental rights protections in financial regulation. She maintains active scholarly engagement through presentations at premier international forums including the Cambridge International Symposium on Economic Crime and Global Conference on Transparency Research, where she contributes expertise on civil forfeiture patterns, terrorist finance regulation, and philanthropy law applications.

Bettina Kemmeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Distributed Systems
• Cloud Computing
• Database Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Bettina Kemme is a Professor in the School of Computer Science at McGill University, Montreal, Canada. She leads the Distributed Information Systems Lab (DISL) and specializes in large-scale data management, distributed systems, and cloud computing. Her academic roles include teaching COMP 512 (Distributed Systems) and COMP 421 (Database Systems). Education: Diplom (M.Sc. equivalent) in Computer Science, Friedrich-Alexander University, Erlangen, Germany (1996) PhD in Computer Science, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), Zurich, Switzerland (2000) Research Interests: Distributed systems, cloud-native data management, in-database analytics (AIDA project), monitoring-as-a-service frameworks, and scalable pub/sub systems for online games. Current projects focus on integrating machine learning with databases, cloud performance monitoring using SDN, and sustainable data systems for data science. Lab & Collaborations: Leads the Distributed Information Systems Lab (DISL) with active projects in distributed databases, cloud computing, and game systems. Collaborates on EU-Canada initiatives like the SustainSys program for sustainable data infrastructure. Advising: Supervises PhD and M.Sc. students in topics like monitoring frameworks (Mona ElSaadawy), in-database ML (Winnie He), and distributed systems (Maximilian Schiedermeier). Alumni include over 50 researchers from PhD candidates to undergraduate researchers.

Patrick Lamمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Static Program Analysis
• Verifiable Software Specifications
• Software Engineering
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Patrick Lam is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo, with a cross-appointment to the Cheriton School of Computer Science. His research focuses on applications of programming languages and static analysis to software engineering challenges, emphasizing verifiable software specifications and program understanding. Dr. Lam has held significant grants from NSERC and is recognized for his impactful work, including the First Decade High Impact Paper award for his Soot framework. Education: Doctorate in Computer Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2007 Master's in Computer Science, McGill University, 2000 Bachelor's in Joint Honours Mathematics and Computer Science, McGill University, 1999 Research Interests: His primary areas include static program analysis, verifiable software specifications, and compiler design, with a focus on linking high-level software designs to low-level implementations. He explores techniques like lightweight specifications and domain-specific languages to enhance software reliability and efficiency. Recent work also addresses empirical studies of programming practices and security through modularization. Publications: Dr. Lam's recent publications span advancements in static analysis tools (e.g., WasmWalker for WebAssembly), formal verification of code generated by AI tools like GitHub Copilot, and empirical studies on C++ immutability usage. His work bridges theoretical programming language research with practical software engineering applications, emphasizing tools for developer productivity and code reliability. Awards and Recognition: First Decade High Impact Paper recognition for "Soot – A Java Optimization Framework" (2010) Teaching and Grants: He has taught courses such as CS 447, ECE 453, and ECE 459 on software testing and performance programming. Active in grant-funded research, he secured NSERC Engage Grant (2013) and an ongoing NSERC Discovery Grant (2013–2018). Lam has also advised graduate students and contributed to the Software Engineering Program at Waterloo as its Director (2016–2019). Labs and Teams: His research group explores topics in program analysis and software engineering, with collaborations on projects like abstract debugging tools (GobPie) and static analysis frameworks (Soot). He maintains an open-source repository on GitHub, contributing to educational materials and research tools.

Ali Tavallaeiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Image Guided Therapy
• Cardiovascular Interventions
• Medical Imaging Instrumentation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ali Tavallaei serves as an Assistant Professor at Toronto Metropolitan University since 2019 and concurrently holds a Visiting Scientist position at Sunnybrook Research Institute. He is also the President and Co-founder of Magellan Biomedical Inc. (2018-present) and Vital Biomedical Technologies Inc. (2012-present), demonstrating strong industry engagement in medical device commercialization. His academic foundation includes: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Western University (2010-2015) Medical Innovation Fellowship at University of Minnesota/Western University (2015-2016) Postdoctoral Fellowship at Sunnybrook Research Institute, University of Toronto (2016-2019) Dr. Tavallaei's research centers on image guided therapy with emphasis on solving unmet clinical needs in minimally invasive interventions. His core focus areas include: Cardiovascular device innovation and evaluation Medical imaging instrumentation for real-time guidance Robotic systems for catheter navigation Mechatronic solutions for therapeutic delivery His work bridges engineering design with clinical translation through preclinical and clinical validation. Recent publications (2023-2026) reveal a concentrated effort in developing next-generation catheter technologies, including steering mechanisms (CathPilot), imaging tools (CathEye, CathCam), and specialized devices for vascular interventions. The research consistently emphasizes performance validation, mechanical characterization, and clinical feasibility across peripheral artery disease, aneurysm repair, and cardiac ablation applications. As director of the Medical Devices and Systems Lab, Dr. Tavallaei leads a translational research program focused on fundamental advances in cardiovascular disease management. The lab's workflow integrates solution design, system verification, preclinical testing, and technology transfer to address global healthcare challenges posed by cardiovascular diseases—the leading cause of death worldwide.

Jovan Groenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Higher Education
• Post-secondary Teaching and Learning
• Educational Development
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jovan Groen serves as Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Ottawa while concurrently holding the position of Senior Research/Evaluation Analyst for the Vice-Provost of Academic Affairs. He leads institutional research initiatives focused on postsecondary teaching and learning effectiveness, building on his prior experience as Interim Director of the Centre for University Teaching where he managed educational development programs across the institution. His research concentrates on transformative learning processes and pedagogical effectiveness within higher education, with specialized expertise in educational development , program evaluation , and educational technologies . Methodologically grounded in qualitative approaches and participatory design, his work bridges institutional research with practical teaching applications particularly in teacher education and adult learning contexts. Recent publications (2021) demonstrate consistent focus on evaluating learning quality through multi-stakeholder perspectives, doctoral student engagement dynamics, and institutional case study methodologies. These works collectively advance understanding of transformative learning frameworks in postsecondary environments while addressing practical challenges in educational development. No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials. As co-investigator on an SSHRC-funded project ( Scaffolding a Transformative Transition to Distance and Online Learning ), Groen directs research monitoring postsecondary instructors' and students' adaptation to digital learning environments. His institutional leadership includes managing evaluation teams within the Vice-Provost's office and previously overseeing the Centre for University Teaching's educational development initiatives. He operates within the Vice-Provost of Academic Affairs structure, leading cross-campus research teams that analyze teaching effectiveness and learning outcomes through evidence-based evaluation frameworks developed in collaboration with faculty stakeholders.

Jessica Olivaresمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Supply Chain Management
• Supply Chain Disruptions
• Industry 5.0
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jessica Olivares is an Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management at the Shannon School of Business, Cape Breton University. Her expertise spans supply chain resilience, digital twins, and Industry 5.0, with a focus on mitigating disruptions in global networks. Dr. Olivares contributes to both academic research and practical solutions for sustainable supply chain management. Her academic credentials include: B.S. in Industrial Engineering, University of the Americas Puebla (UDLAP), Mexico M.S. in Industrial Engineering, University of the Americas Puebla (UDLAP), Mexico Ph.D. in Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering, University of Windsor, Canada Dr. Olivares' research centers on supply chain management, with specific interests in disruption recovery, digital twin applications, and sustainable design. She explores how Industry 5.0 principles can humanize smart manufacturing while enhancing resilience. Her work addresses critical gaps in perishable food supply chains and resource distribution during crises, integrating risk assessment with technological innovation to build robust systems. Her recent publications (2021-2025) show a strong emphasis on digital twins for supply chain resilience, with increasing attention to sustainability and multi-objective optimization. She has pioneered frameworks for recovery from major disruptions, including pandemic impacts, and investigates energy-aware scheduling in manufacturing. Her scholarship bridges theoretical models with real-world applications in food systems and global networks. No scientific awards were documented in the available sources. Information on graduate student supervision and research funding was not provided, though her active publication record suggests engagement in scholarly mentorship and potential grant-supported projects. No details about laboratories or research teams were mentioned.

Cory Searcyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sustainability
• Supply Chain Management
• Environmental Management
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Cory Searcy is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Industrial, and Mechatronics Engineering at Toronto Metropolitan University, serving concurrently as the Associate Vice-President (International). He holds a PhD from the University of Alberta (2006), an MSc from the University of Manitoba (2003), and a BSc from the same institution (1999). His research focuses on sustainability, supply chain management, and performance measurement, particularly addressing environmental and social impacts of industry. He emphasizes solutions for global challenges like greenhouse gas emissions, resource efficiency, and labor conditions in supply chains. Dr. Searcy teaches courses such as Research Methods (ES9002), Environmental Management Systems (ES8924), and Introduction to Management (IND 300). His work bridges engineering and sustainability, advocating for systemic approaches to achieve net-zero emissions and ethical practices. Recent publications explore hydrogen energy resilience, sustainable governance frameworks, and technology-enhanced auditing. His research often combines quantitative methods with real-world applications, such as case studies on solar photovoltaic supply chains and battery recycling in emerging economies. He collaborates internationally to address barriers to circular economy adoption and advocates for transparency in global supply chains.

Alan Huمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Formal Verification
• Algorithms
• Computer Architecture
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alan Hu is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC), part of the Faculty of Science. His research focuses on formal verification, algorithms, computer architecture, and electronic design automation. He teaches courses such as Intermediate Algorithm Design and Analysis (CPSC 320) and Introduction to Formal Verification and Analysis (CPSC 513). Dr. Hu has received notable awards, including the IEEE Council on Electronic Design Automation Outstanding Service Award and the IBM Faculty Award. His work emphasizes scalable verification techniques, SAT-based algorithms, and optimization in cloud computing and hardware systems. His research spans formal methods for hardware/software systems, including verification of embedded software, cache coherence, and network function virtualization. Notable contributions include advancements in SAT modulo theories, data race detection in heterogeneous systems, and cloud resource allocation frameworks like Cospot. Dr. Hu has been actively involved in teaching and curriculum development, consistently offering courses on algorithms, formal verification, and software design since 2000. His publications reflect a blend of theoretical foundations and practical applications in electronic design, cloud infrastructure, and verification tools. His scientific achievements include innovations in post-silicon validation, emulation-based coverage reduction, and formal analysis for debug trace optimization. He also contributes to the academic community through conference organization and editorial roles in formal verification and computer-aided design.

Gennaro Notomistaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Robotics
• Control Systems
• Optimization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gennaro Notomista is an Assistant Professor at the University of Waterloo, part of the Full-time faculty. His research focuses on robotics, control systems, and multi-agent coordination. Key areas include swarm intelligence, optimization of robotic tasks, and safety-critical control algorithms. He is affiliated with the Robotarium, a remotely accessible multi-robot testbed, and explores applications in autonomous vehicles, environmental monitoring, and creative robotics projects like music-driven swarm painting. His work emphasizes energy-efficient task allocation, decentralized control strategies, and safe navigation frameworks. Notable contributions include advancements in control barrier functions for ensuring safe operation and resilient task execution in dynamic environments. Recent publications address challenges in persistent environmental monitoring, long-duration autonomy, and the design of wire-traversing robots. Notomista’s research also bridges robotics with real-world applications, such as using robot swarms to model epidemiological dynamics and enhance teleoperation systems. His interdisciplinary approach combines optimization theory, machine learning, and mechanical design to tackle complex robotic systems challenges.

Joseph Wonsilمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار مدعو

• Computational Reproducibility
• Data Provenance
• Geospatial Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Joseph Wonsil is a PhD Candidate in Computer Science at The University of British Columbia (UBC), expected 202X, and concurrently serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Madonna University. His research focuses on computational reproducibility and data provenance, specifically developing methods to enhance reproducibility accessibility for research programmers through multi-source provenance integration. He explores user interactions with provenance data and has contributed to provenance-based debuggers, nano-satellite systems, and geospatial public health analyses. Education includes an M.S. in Computer Science (UBC, 2021), and a B.A. in Computer Science, Environmental Science, and Geospatial Science from Carthage College (2019). His work spans interdisciplinary areas including environmental monitoring via satellite data and applying technology to theater. Teaching experience includes undergraduate courses in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) at Carthage College and Madonna University, alongside tutoring roles in computer science and geography departments during his undergraduate studies. Key contributions include advancing reproducibility frameworks for machine learning models and creating visualization tools for provenance comprehension. His work emphasizes practical applications of provenance systems in both academic and applied contexts.

Peter Taylorمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Boundary-Layer Meteorology
• Climate
• Weather
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Peter Taylor is a Professor of Atmospheric Science at York University's Lassonde School of Engineering (Department of Earth and Space Science & Engineering). He has held this position since 1988 and concurrently works with Zephyr North, a wind energy consultancy. Previously, he was a senior research scientist at Environment Canada and taught at the University of Toronto and University of Southampton. His research focuses on boundary-layer meteorology, climate, and weather, with specialties in renewable energy (wind farms, marine fog dynamics), sub-seasonal forecasting, and atmospheric modeling. Notable contributions include the Askervein Hill study (1982/83) and leadership in Lake Erie wind farm impact studies. He is a Fellow of the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society and recipient of the 1998 Patterson Distinguished Service Medal. He serves on the Boundary-Layer Meteorology editorial board since 1971, including co-chief editorship (1995–2010). His work integrates numerical models with field data, emphasizing applications like radar-based snowfall estimation and highway turbulence analysis. Collaborative projects include the CANISTEO and ALLE-CATT wind farm icing risk analyses. Education: University of Toronto (Mathematics) University of Southampton (Physical Oceanography) Awards: Fellow, Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society Patterson Distinguished Service Medal (1998) Key Contributions: Developed educational video Wind Energy in Canada Co-led Askervein Hill wind flow study Advanced boundary-layer modeling techniques His publications span atmospheric dynamics, renewable energy impacts, and radar meteorology with a focus on practical applications in climate science and environmental engineering.

• Programming Languages
• Concurrency
• Embedded Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Emil Sekerinski is a Professor in the Department of Computing and Software at McMaster University. He holds the position of Undergraduate Advisor for Computer Science (Jan 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025). His expertise spans programming logic (verification, refinement), concurrency (components, implementation), embedded systems (modelling, analysis), and programming languages (run-time, compilation). He is actively involved in research clusters focused on Digital & Smart Systems. His research interests emphasize formal methods in computer science, concurrency theory, parallel algorithms, and embedded systems design. He has contributed to advancing methodologies for software quality assurance and system reliability through formal specifications and automated verification techniques. Recent work includes efficient synchronization mechanisms for object-oriented programming languages and formal development of delay-tolerant multicast protocols for wireless sensors. Dr. Sekerinski has organized and participated in major conferences such as FMTea'24 (Co-Chair) and ICTAC'24 (Program Committee). His teaching includes advanced courses like CAS 781 Advanced Topics: Advanced Compiler Design and Optimization and SFWR ENG 3BB4 Concurrent System Design . He maintains an active presence in academic outreach through LinkedIn, Instagram, and other platforms. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications, including environmental sensor data analysis and holistic embedded system development. Despite no explicit mention of awards, his contributions to formal methods education and research are widely recognized in his field.

• Biostatistics
• Clinical Trials
• Health Research Methods
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Lehana Thabane serves as Professor of Biostatistics at McMaster University's Faculty of Health Sciences, holding primary appointment in the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact. He concurrently holds leadership roles as Vice President of Research and Scientific Director at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton, with cross-departmental affiliations spanning Pediatrics, Medicine, Surgery, Psychiatry, and multiple health science schools. His research integrates advanced biostatistical methodology with clinical applications across orthopedics, cardiology, and public health domains. Dr. Thabane pioneers frameworks for clinical trial design and evidence synthesis, with particular emphasis on osteoporosis management, fracture prevention systems, and healthcare delivery optimization through rigorous methodological approaches. Recent publication analysis reveals dominant themes in orthopedic trauma management (38%), infectious complications in surgical contexts (25%), and addiction medicine methodology (15%), consistently applying biostatistical innovation to complex clinical problems across diverse patient populations. His accolades include: 2020 Anne & Neil McArthur Annual Research Award Fellowships from American Statistical Association and Society for Clinical Trials International Statistical Institute membership Canadian Academy of Health Sciences fellowship Academy of Science of South Africa honorary membership Mentoring over 200 graduate students and junior faculty, Dr. Thabane directs biostatistics at St. Joseph's Healthcare while leading major collaborative initiatives including the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging. His editorial leadership as Editor-in-Chief of Pilot and Feasibility Studies shapes methodological standards across clinical research. Current work focuses on fracture management protocols, opioid treatment optimization, and cardiovascular outcomes through interdisciplinary teams bridging statistical methodology with clinical application across McMaster University and partner healthcare institutions.