جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Sahib Khalsaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Interoception
• Neuroscience
• Psychiatric Disorders
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Sahib Khalsa, M.D., Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in Residence in the Department of Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences at the David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He serves as the Director of Anxiety Disorders Research and is an Associate Member at the institution. Dr. Khalsa's educational background includes both medical (M.D.) and doctoral (Ph.D.) degrees, though specific institutions are not detailed in the provided text. His research focuses on understanding the pathophysiological basis of interoception —the process by which the nervous system senses internal body signals to regulate homeostasis. He investigates neuroscience-informed clinical applications of interoceptive interventions for disorders affecting physical and mental health. His interdisciplinary expertise spans pharmacology, cognitive neuroscience, functional neuroimaging, electroencephalography, computational psychiatry, and behavioral clinical trials. Dr. Khalsa's work aims to develop better methods for assessing interoception and to answer basic and clinical questions in individuals with psychiatric disorders (including anxiety and eating disorders) and medical conditions (including cardiac arrhythmias). He integrates numerous methods to interrogate cardiovascular, respiratory, and gastrointestinal interoception across psychiatric and medical conditions, including pharmaco-fMRI, EEG with computational modeling, and non-pharmacologic interventions like floatation-REST. His research projects have been NIH-funded at the principal investigator level at every career stage (F31, R01 supplement, K23, R34, R01, and P20 subproject), as well as by private foundation and industry grants. Over the past nine years, he served as Director of Clinical Operations at the Laureate Institute for Brain Research (LIBR), supervising numerous NIH and industry-sponsored clinical trials. Research Interests: Interoception and its role in psychiatric disorders Neuroscience-informed clinical interventions Functional neuroimaging and electroencephalography Computational psychiatry Behavioral clinical trials Cardiac arrhythmias and their psychiatric comorbidities Funding and Grants: NIH grants: F31, R01 supplement, K23, R34, R01, P20 subproject Private foundation grants Industry-sponsored research Clinical Leadership: Director of Clinical Operations at Laureate Institute for Brain Research (LIBR) Supervised numerous NIH and industry-sponsored clinical trials Ensured participant safety and successful data collection

Cindy Stillwellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Experimental Filmmaking
• Analog Film Processes
• Environmental Film Studies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Cindy Stillwell is a Professor and Program Director of the MFA in Science & Natural History Filmmaking at Montana State University's School of Film & Photography within the College of Arts & Architecture. She is also affiliated with the Ivan Doig Center for the Study of the Lands and Peoples of the North American West and was previously a member of the University Film and Video Association from 2005 to 2023. Professor Stillwell earned her M.F.A. in Film from New York University in 1996 and her B.F.A. in Photography from the University of Georgia in 1991. Her work focuses on human and nonhuman relationships within the natural world, with particular attention to flora and fauna. She specializes in analog filmmaking techniques including hand processing super 8 and 16mm film, cameraless motion picture processes using cyanotype animation, and eco-processing techniques that utilize plant-based developers foraged on-site. Her recent creative output shows a strong trend toward environmental observation through alternative film processes, with numerous works exploring botanical subjects through hand-processed film techniques. She has created a distinctive body of work that bridges documentary, experimental, and personal essay forms, often incorporating mixed media approaches that blend film, photography, and painting. Emmy Award Nomination (2016) E. B. Craney Broadcasting Award (2016) Best Experimental Documentary, BZN International Film Festival (2021) Multiple artist residencies at MacDowell Colony, Ucross Foundation, and Helene Wurlitzer Foundation Selections at Sundance Film Festival, Museum of Modern Art, and international festivals worldwide Professor Stillwell actively mentors students through the MFA program she directs and maintains an active production schedule with numerous current projects including the 'Forget Me Not' series of flower films and 'Mojave Dreams,' an experimental documentary about Joshua Trees in the Mojave desert. Her work with Hybrid Media, LLC demonstrates her commitment to both artistic practice and practical film production. She leads the 'Forget Me Not' project, which involves growing a 'developers garden' of plants used to create eco-friendly film developers, and continues to explore the intersection of art, science, and environmental observation through her filmmaking practice.

Amanda Kaminskiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Social Innovation
• Global Feminist Theology
• Trauma-Informed Spirituality
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Amanda Kaminski is an Assistant Professor at Texas Lutheran University in the College of Liberal Arts, where she teaches in both the Social Innovation & Social Entrepreneurship Program and the Department of Theology, Philosophy, & Classical Language. Her work bridges theology, spirituality, and social change through research, publications, and collaborative projects. Ph.D. in Religious and Theological Studies from Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley M.A. in Community Development, Eastern University M.Div., Palmer Theological Seminary B.A. in Christian Spirituality and Formation, Wheaton College Kaminski's research centers on Social Innovation , Global Feminist Theology , Trauma-Informed Spirituality , and Conflict Transformation . Her coedited 15-volume series Past Light for Present Life (Fordham University Press) explores how historical Christian texts can inform modern ethics, spirituality, and social engagement. Recent publications focus on spirituality and social justice (e.g., Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Dorothee Soelle), eco-theology (Catherine Keller, Teilhard de Chardin), and medieval theological structures (Aquinas, Cassian). These works emphasize dialogic engagement with historical texts to address contemporary issues. Scientific Awards and Recognitions : Hugo and Georgia Gibson Endowed Professorship (2023-26) TLU Piper Professor Nominee (2023-24) AST Women in Leadership Mentoring Program (2020-24) Alpha Lambda Delta Teacher of the Year (2021) National Society of Leadership and Success Excellence in Teaching Award (2021) Kaminski mentors undergraduate researchers and has secured grants including the National Science Foundation Grant (2021-24) for data-driven theology pedagogy, the Bogisch Faith Formation Endowment , and the TLU Creative Research Grant for digital theological content creation.

Ira Goldsteinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computer Science Education
• Medical Informatics
• Natural Language Processing
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Ira Goldstein serves as Associate Professor at Siena University (formerly Siena College), having progressed from Visiting Assistant Professor (2013-2016) to Assistant Professor (2016-2020) before his current appointment. His academic foundation includes a Ph.D. and MBA from the University at Albany, complemented by post-doctoral work at MIT CSAIL and University at Albany. His educational background features: Ph.D. from SUNY at Albany Master of Business Administration from University at Albany Goldstein's research bridges computer science education and medical informatics. He pioneers problem-based learning techniques for introductory CS courses, emphasizing real-world command-line applications and student engagement. His medical informatics work applies natural language processing to clinical text analysis, including smoking status identification and obesity prediction. Recent scholarship integrates mindfulness practices into emotional intelligence education for online and in-person learning environments, reflecting his commitment to holistic student development. Publication trends reveal sustained focus on CS pedagogy (70% of recent works) with medical NLP as a secondary thread. His educational research consistently addresses practical implementation challenges, while medical studies demonstrate methodological rigor in clinical text mining. Both strands share emphasis on real-world applicability, mirroring his teaching philosophy of connecting theory to practice. Key recognitions include: Upsilon Pi Epsilon Computer Science Honor Society (2017) SAANYS Leadership and Support Award (2007) Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honor Society (2004) Goldstein mentors students through course-based projects and develops high school CS teacher programs via university-school partnerships. His grant activity focuses on educational outreach initiatives, particularly the model for connecting colleges with local high schools. He actively contributes to conferences like SIGCSE and AMIA, translating research into practical teaching frameworks. As an engaged community member, he participates in Siena's academic ecosystem through committee work and innovative course development, maintaining his philosophy that learning requires active application beyond passive knowledge reception.

Gregory Hillisمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Tibetan Buddhism
• Sanskrit Studies
• Buddhism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gregory Hillis serves as a Continuing Lecturer in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Virginia and specializes in Tibetan and Sanskrit studies, teaching courses ranging from introductory language instruction to advanced topics in Buddhism and religious traditions. His educational background includes: Ph.D., University of Virginia Hillis's research focuses on Tibetan Buddhism, particularly the Nyingma tradition, with emphasis on meditation practices, oracular systems, monastic structures, and sacred textual traditions. His work explores intersections between philosophical concepts like emptiness and embodied religious practices, especially in divination contexts. His publication trajectory reveals sustained engagement with Tibetan religious life, evolving from foundational encyclopedia contributions (2000-2005) on figures like Klong chen pa and meditation systems to recent collaborative ethnographic work (2014) analyzing Tibetan oracles and the body's role as sacred space. This progression demonstrates deepening methodological sophistication while maintaining core focus on Tibetan Buddhist lived religion.

Andrey Stolyarovمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Composition
• Music Theory
• Choral Music
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Andrey Stolyarov is a Russian-born American composer, conductor, singer, and educator currently serving as an adjunct professor of music theory at The Hartt School (University of Hartford) and Capital Community College. He holds additional positions as Director of Music at Gilead Congregational Church in Hebron, Connecticut and Co-director of The Hartford New Music Festival. His educational background includes a DMA in Composition (2018) and MM in Composition (2015) from University of Hartford, and a BA in Music (2012) from Lehigh University. Stolyarov has studied with renowned composers including Steven Sametz, Paul Salerni, Gilda Lyons, Robert Carl, and Aaron Kernis. Stolyarov's research and creative interests span composition, choral music, contemporary classical, electronic music, and piano performance. His compositional output demonstrates significant range from traditional forms like fugues to contemporary works incorporating improvisation and electronic elements. His recent album "A Sonic Tapestry" (2024) continues his exploration of emotional expression through modern compositional techniques. His compositions have been performed nationally and internationally, with recent commissions by CONCORA, the Young New Yorker's Chorus, the Bassless Trio, and the Alturas Duo. He has received national and international recognition for his works, which reflect both his Russian heritage and American training. National recognition for compositions International recognition for compositions As an active professional singer, Stolyarov performs with Voce, CONCORA, and the Composers Choir. He maintains an active online presence with music available on Bandcamp, YouTube, and Soundcloud, and serves as a private vocal instructor. His work demonstrates a commitment to both traditional musical forms and contemporary innovation.

Jan Odstrčilíkمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Medieval Latin texts
• Digital humanities
• Multilingual texts
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Jan Odstrčilík is an Academy Scientist at the Institute for Medieval Research (IMAFO) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW) in Vienna, where he has been working since 2015. Since 2023, he has also been a full member of the Cluster of Excellence: EurAsian Transformations. He specializes in Medieval Latin texts and manuscripts, with a particular focus on multilingualism in medieval preaching and educational treatises. His educational background includes a PhD in Medieval and Neo-Latin Studies from Charles University in Prague (2012-2015) and a Master's degree in Czech language and literature with focus on Latin from the same institution (2005-2012). Odstrčilík's research interests center around Medieval Latin texts and manuscripts , Digital humanities applications in medieval studies , Multilingual texts and translation practices , Latin translations of vernacular texts , and the History of education in the Middle Ages . His work bridges traditional philological methods with cutting-edge digital humanities approaches, especially in Handwritten Text Recognition for medieval documents. He has made significant contributions to understanding multilingual sermon traditions, particularly those related to the Hussite movement and Jan Hus. His scholarly output demonstrates consistent focus on multilingual sermon traditions and the application of digital tools to medieval manuscript studies, with recent work emphasizing AI and machine learning techniques for analyzing medieval texts across linguistic boundaries. Herzog Ernst Scholarship (2019) for research on Henry Totting of Oyta Summer school 'Beyond Editing' Scholarship (2017) Paul Lehmann-Scholarship for Codicological Research (2013) Erasmus-Scholarship in Medieval Latin Philology (2010-2011) Odstrčilík has secured research funding for projects examining Prague University's influence in medieval manuscripts and has developed digital resources including the Dictionary of Medieval Latin in Czech Sources. He has organized numerous workshops and conferences, particularly the Winter School of HTR series, which has trained scholars across Europe in digital manuscript analysis techniques. He is actively involved in the Working Group on Textual Networks and Translation Cultures at IMAFO, where he contributes to projects like the Database of Carolingian manuscripts and innovative encoding of Carolingian manuscripts in collaboration with other scholars. His leadership in digital humanities initiatives has established him as a key figure in applying computational methods to medieval studies.