جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Air Quality Monitoring
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Occupational Safety and Health
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Marina Clerico is an Associate Professor at the Politecnico di Torino in the Department of Environmental, Land and Infrastructure Engineering (DIATI) . She serves as a Member of the Joint Committee for Teaching and contributes to doctoral education in Civil and Environmental Engineering and Peace Studies . Her academic profile spans 20 years of teaching and research experience. Research Interests: Air quality monitoring, environmental noise, occupational safety and health, climate change adaptation, particulate matter analysis, environmental impact assessment ERC Sectors: Atmospheric chemistry, climatology, environmental health, sustainable design, industrial ergonomics SDGs: Good health and well-being, quality education, sustainable cities, climate action Academic Output Trends are dominated by: particulate matter analysis (PM1-PM10), temperature inversion effects , indoor-outdoor pollution correlation , and noise risk assessment . Her work bridges environmental engineering and occupational health , with methodologies integrating low-cost sensor networks , spatial analysis , and data-driven pollution modeling . Notable Projects: LIBRA (2024-2026) - Environmental awareness through air quality libraries PROBEST (2020-2022) - Circular economy in wood-energy chains ECOLOG (2024-2025) - Environmental monitoring systems Supervised Students: Davide Gallione - Air quality measurement systems Nicole Mastromatteo - Urban pollution analysis Labs: DIATI Safety Laboratory focusing on: excavation safety , noise pollution , and occupational risk assessment

Samantha Hardenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Public Health
• Dissemination and Implementation Science
• Behavioral Psychology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Samantha Harden, PhD, is an Associate Professor & Exercise Specialist (25% FTE) in the Department of Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise at Virginia Tech. She also serves as a dissemination and implementation science researcher (75% FTE). Her academic roles are complemented by her 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) certification, integrating mindfulness, breathwork, and movement into her work. She holds affiliations with Virginia Cooperative Extension and leads the PARCI Lab, focusing on holistic wellbeing through participatory approaches emphasizing balance and accessibility. Education: PhD in Human, Nutrition, and Foods, Virginia Tech (2012) Bachelor of Science in Biology, Bridgewater College (2008) Research Interests: Dr. Harden’s research centers on yoga as an affordable public health practice, dissemination science frameworks (RE-AIM), group dynamics in health behaviors, and chronic disease prevention. She emphasizes community-level interventions and interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly in veterans’ health and rural populations. Her work bridges academic research with practical applications through partnerships like the PARCI Lab’s podcast Higher Vibrations in Higher Education and over 100 peer-reviewed articles. Key Contributions: Her projects include the LIFT for Better Health initiative (2022 FCS SNAP-Ed Award-winning program) and the PREVAIL interdisciplinary team program for chronic pain management. She has pioneered the use of Lean Six Sigma in healthcare and explored telehealth’s role in exercise instruction. Her research spans school-based asthma interventions, rural physical activity programs, and behavioral strategies for endometrial cancer survivors. Awards & Recognition: 2022 First Place FCS SNAP-Ed Award 2021 Drs. John and Shirley Gerken Professional Development Award 2017 International Society of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity Early Career Award Grants & Partnerships: She has secured funding for initiatives like the School-Based Asthma Therapy program and the FitEx statewide walking program. Her collaborations include the VA medical system, 4-H programs, and yoga studios, emphasizing real-world implementation of evidence-based practices. Labs/Teams: The PARCI Lab focuses on translating research into actionable health strategies through multimedia channels, including YouTube and podcast content.

Andrei Volodinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Statistical Inference
• Limit Theorems
• Distributions on Abstract Spaces
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Andrei Volodin is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Regina, Canada. He serves as the Co-op Work/Study Coordinator and has an extensive publication record spanning probability theory, statistical inference, and applied statistics. His research focuses on limit theorems, bootstrap methods, and distributional analysis with applications to quality control and healthcare economics.

Xiaoming Zhengمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Mathematics
• Fluid Dynamics
• Numerical Partial Differential Equations
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Xiaoming Zheng is a Professor of Mathematics at Central Michigan University (CMU), specializing in computational mathematics and mathematical biology. His research focuses on fluid dynamics, numerical partial differential equations, and biological systems such as tumor growth and angiogenesis. He leads a collaborative NSF-funded project (DMS-2309747) investigating computational methods for incompressible fluids and magnetohydrodynamic turbulence, with implications for weather prediction and plasma physics. Zheng earned his Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from the University of California, Irvine (2005), and holds M.S. and B.S. degrees in Mathematics from Peking University and Nanjing University, respectively. Research & Grants: Zheng’s work bridges numerical analysis and biological modeling, with contributions to tumor growth dynamics, angiogenesis mechanisms, and fluid-structure interactions. His NSF project (2023–2026) develops novel computational tools for fluid dynamics, promoting interdisciplinary training and community engagement through K-12 outreach. Education: Ph.D., Applied Mathematics, University of California, Irvine (2005) M.S., Computational Mathematics, Peking University (1999) B.S., Mathematics, Nanjing University (1996) Research Interests: Computational Mathematics: Incompressible fluids, Navier-Stokes equations, interface-fitted adaptive mesh methods. Mathematical Biology: Tumor growth modeling, angiogenesis, infectious disease dynamics. Advising & Training: Zheng mentors graduate and undergraduate students in computational and biological mathematics, emphasizing interdisciplinary research. His projects include training underrepresented groups and fostering collaborations with institutions like Notre Dame. Labs & Simulations: His lab produces simulations of tumor growth under Darcy’s Law and Boussinesq equations, visualizing phenomena such as plume formation and temperature redistribution in buoyancy-driven flows.

• Psychiatric Neuroscience
• Proteomics
• Schizophrenia
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Melanie Föcking is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychiatry at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), based at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin. She joined RCSI in 2004 as a Research Fellow and transitioned to Lecturer (2005–2023) before her current role. Her research focuses on psychiatric neuroscience, particularly proteomic investigations of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and psychosis biomarkers, with emphasis on complement/coagulation pathways and neuroinflammation. Föcking holds an MSc from the University of Giessen (1998), a PhD from the Max Planck Institute/University of Maastricht (2003), a postgraduate diploma in Health Professions Education (2019), and an HDip in Leadership (2008). She is fluent in German, English, and Dutch. Her research integrates proteomics, immunopsychiatry, and clinical neuroscience to identify biomarkers for psychosis transition and treatment response. Recent work explores inflammatory dysregulation (e.g., complement proteins, matrix metalloproteinases) in schizophrenia spectrum disorders, cannabis-related neuroinflammation, and omega-3 fatty acid mechanisms. A consistent theme is the transdiagnostic role of inflammation across psychiatric conditions. Föcking received the Investigator Prize (2018), Young Investigator Award (2013), and Travel Fellowship (2010). As Neuroscience Module Lead at RCSI, she oversees curriculum development for medicine and physiotherapy students, coordinates student research programs, and mentors PhD/MSc/summer students. She secured grants from the Health Research Board, Wellcome Trust, and Science Foundation Ireland for projects on postsynaptic density proteomics, psychosis biomarkers, and nutritional interventions.

Thomas A. Buckleyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Concussion
• Postural Control
• Repetitive Head Impacts
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Thomas A. Buckley is a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Applied Physiology at the University of Delaware's College of Health Sciences, where he directs the Concussion Research Laboratory. His work focuses on multidisciplinary concussion research examining postural control deficits, recovery timelines, and long-term neurological consequences of repetitive head impacts. His educational background includes: Ed.D. in Applied Physiology from Columbia University, Teachers College M.S. in Athletic Training from Indiana State University B.S. in Athletic Training from Springfield College A.S. in Sports, Fitness, Leisure Studies from Dean Junior College Dr. Buckley's research program investigates: (1) impairments in postural control/balance following concussion; (2) determination of post-concussion recovery; (3) relationships between return-to-participation and subsequent musculoskeletal injuries; and (4) long-term effects of concussion in aging populations. His work emphasizes dual-task cognitive challenges on balance performance and leverages large-scale consortium data from NCAA athletes and military cadets. Analysis of his 2021-2025 publications reveals dominant trends in machine learning for injury risk prediction, sex-specific recovery patterns, and comorbidity impacts (ADHD, obesity, mental health). His research integrates biomechanics, neuroscience, and clinical sports medicine to advance concussion assessment protocols and identify modifiable risk factors for persistent symptoms. As a key investigator in the NCAA-DoD CARE Consortium, Dr. Buckley contributes to one of the largest concussion studies globally. His Concussion Research Laboratory examines persistent balance deficits linked to subsequent injuries in student-athletes and investigates how repetitive head impacts affect neurological health across the lifespan through longitudinal cohort analysis.

Oliver Billkerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Malaria Research
• Parasitology
• Molecular Biology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Oliver Billker is a Professor at the Department of Molecular Biology, Umeå University, and serves as Manager of the Molecular Infection Medicine Sweden (MIMS) research group. His research focuses on understanding the biology of malaria parasites and their interactions with mosquitoes, particularly investigating genetic mechanisms and transmission pathways. His work combines cutting-edge genomic tools, CRISPR screening, and single-cell technologies to uncover new insights into parasite development and host-pathogen interactions. Research interests include malaria parasite genetics, drug resistance mechanisms, mosquito vector biology, and the application of genomic approaches to identify novel drug and vaccine targets. Key achievements include the discovery of essential genes for transmission and the development of high-throughput genetic screening platforms for Plasmodium species. Notable awards include the Hirsch Prize and election as EMBO Member. His lab, the Oliver Billker Lab, collaborates internationally to advance malaria research. Recent grants include multi-million SEK investments for basic research at Umeå University and contributions to global initiatives like the Malaria Cell Atlas. Awards: Hirsch Prize EMBO Membership Grants/Projects: VR funding for basic research (2024) Nordic collaboration grants Malaria Cell Atlas initiative Labs/Teams: Oliver Billker Lab Molecular Infection Medicine Sweden (MIMS) His research bridges fundamental biology and translational medicine, aiming to combat malaria through innovative approaches in genomics and systems biology.

• Weed Management
• Herbicide Efficacy
• Agricultural Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Aaron G Hager is a Professor in the Department of Crop Sciences at the University of Illinois. His research focuses on herbicide efficacy, weed management strategies, and agricultural sustainability, particularly addressing challenges posed by herbicide-resistant weeds like Amaranthus tuberculatus (Waterhemp). He collaborates extensively with institutions across North America to study climate impacts on pesticide application and crop protection. Key research interests include optimizing herbicide application techniques, understanding weather interactions with herbicides, and developing resilient weed control practices. His work bridges agricultural engineering and environmental science, emphasizing practical solutions for modern farming challenges. Dr. Hager has contributed to over 68 peer-reviewed publications, including recent studies on sprayer efficiency, soybean weed management, and climate-driven herbicide efficacy trends. His research has been featured in multiple news outlets and widely shared on academic platforms like Mendeley and X.

• Food Science
• Flavor Chemistry
• Aroma Compound Analysis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Keith R Cadwallader is a Professor in the Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition at the University of Illinois. His research focuses on aroma chemistry, flavor analysis, and sensory evaluation of food and beverages. He has contributed extensively to understanding interactions between food components and their sensory properties, particularly in plant-based foods, distilled spirits, and processed agricultural products. His work employs advanced analytical techniques like gas chromatography-olfactometry and sensory-directed flavor analysis. Key research areas include aroma stability during storage, ethanol’s impact on flavor perception, protein-flavor interactions, and volatile compound degradation in foods. He has explored topics such as coffee postharvest changes, chocolate processing effects, and aroma components in traditional beverages like tequila and baijiu. ACS Fellow (2021) His publications span over 188 peer-reviewed articles, with recent emphasis on plant-based protein applications, distilled spirit chemistry, and sensory evaluation methodologies. Collaborations include studies on flavor retention in functional foods and the mitigation of off-flavors in processed foods. Cadwallader’s work bridges fundamental chemistry with practical food science, addressing challenges in product development, quality assurance, and sustainable food processing.

Martin J. Landمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Production Management
• Make-to-order Industries
• Workload Control
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Martin J. Land is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Business , University of Groningen , specializing in Operations Management . He has held academic roles since 1992, including Programme Director for multiple Master’s programs and leadership in large-scale research projects like the €500k European-funded initiative. Doctoraal (MSc) in Econometrics and Operations Research (1992) PhD in Management Sciences (2004) His research spans Production Management , Workload Control , Smart Manufacturing , and Sustainable Energy Supply . Recent work includes optimizing hydrogen storage for offshore wind parks and developing control frameworks for high-variety manufacturing. Publications focus on improving throughput times, dispatching rules, and lean methodologies in production environments. He teaches key courses like Logistics & Supply Chain Operations and Sustainable Energy Supply , engaging over 600 students annually. Current projects involve the Prestatieverbetering Noordelijke Maakindustrie initiative, providing practical tools to small manufacturers in Northern Netherlands. Collaborations include Newcastle University Business School and Dutch consultancies like Langhout & Cazemier.

Allison Kellyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Eating Disorders
• Self-Compassion
• Clinical Psychology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Allison Kelly is an Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo, specializing in clinical psychology with a focus on self-compassion, eating disorders, and mental health. Her research explores how self-compassion and interpersonal dynamics influence clinical outcomes in populations such as those with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and severe obesity. She has conducted randomized controlled trials, longitudinal studies, and qualitative investigations into therapeutic interventions, including compassion-focused therapy and collaborative care models. Her work emphasizes the role of social safeness, distress tolerance, and adaptive coping strategies in mental health resilience. Notable contributions include studies on the impact of self-compassion training in eating disorders treatment, the relationship between self-criticism and shame, and cross-cultural analyses of compassion during the pandemic. Dr. Kelly’s research often employs daily diary methods and mixed-methods approaches to understand within-person variability and contextual influences on body image and eating behaviors. Her articles frequently address the dual focus of clinician and patient well-being, highlighting the importance of social support systems in recovery. Collaborations with international teams have expanded her research to multinational contexts, examining global mental health trends during crises. Despite her extensive publication record, no specific awards or grants are listed in the provided information.

Evan F. Riskoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Distributed Cognition
• Effort Perception
• Education and Training
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Evan F. Risko is a Professor and Associate Chair (Graduate Affairs) at the University of Waterloo. His research focuses on Distributed Cognition, Effort Perception, and applying cognitive psychology principles to improve education and training. He holds the Canada Research Chair in Embodied and Embedded Cognition and has received multiple awards including Early Career Awards from the Psychonomic Society, Canadian Society for Brain, and Outstanding Performance Awards from the Province of Ontario. His work is funded by NSERC, SSHRC, and other major grants. He leads the Cognition and Natural Behaviour Laboratory, exploring how humans integrate body and environment to enhance thinking. Recent studies examine lecture design, cognitive offloading effects, and metacognition in digital contexts. Education: B.A., M.A., Ph.D. from the University of Waterloo in Cognitive Psychology. His research bridges theoretical and applied domains, with a focus on optimizing learning through lecture video design, understanding effort perception, and mitigating cognitive biases. Scientific Awards: Canada Research Chair in Embodied and Embedded Cognition Early Career Award (Psychonomic Society) Early Career Award (Canadian Society for Brain, Behaviour, and Cognitive Science) 2014 & 2018 Outstanding Performance Awards (Province of Ontario) Advising & Grants: Supervises graduate students in cognitive science and education research. Major grants include NSERC Discovery Grants, SSHRC Insight Development Grants, and Canada Foundation for Innovation funds. His work on video lectures and cognitive offloading has implications for educational technology and workplace training. Labs & Teams: Director of the Cognition and Natural Behaviour Lab, collaborating on projects like 'Distributed Metacognition' and 'Effort Perception in Technology Use'. Current initiatives explore how external tools (e.g., smartphones) shape cognitive processes and learning efficacy.

• Epidemiology
• Mathematical Modeling
• Infectious Disease Control
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dongni Zhang is a Research Fellow at the Unit of Public Health, Linköping University. She holds a PhD in Mathematical Statistics (2019-2024, Stockholm University), an MSc in Mathematics (2017-2019, Lund University), and a BSc in Financial Mathematics (2014-2017, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich). Her research focuses on mathematical modeling of infectious diseases, particularly contact tracing strategies and epidemic spread dynamics. She is affiliated with the Department of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences and the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Her work integrates epidemiological theory with computational methods, addressing challenges in public health interventions such as testing, isolation, and tracing mechanisms. Key contributions include analyzing SEIR network models, digital/manual tracing efficiency, and delay effects in epidemic control. Her articles emphasize methodological advancements in epidemic modeling, with recent publications exploring mixing groups in contact tracing and behavioral responses to testing/isolation policies. She actively contributes to the Research Academy for Young Scientists program (2024), fostering early-career researcher development.

Marc H Gershowمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Neuroscience
• Neurophysiology
• Sensory Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marc H Gershow is an Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies for Physics at New York University's College of Arts and Science. His research focuses on understanding sensory processing and decision-making in model organisms like Drosophila larvae and C. elegans. He develops advanced microscopy techniques, including CRASH2p and 3D tracking two-photon imaging, to study neural activity in freely behaving animals. His work bridges neuroscience, physics, and engineering to uncover how organisms integrate sensory information with learned and innate behaviors. Education & Background While specific educational details are not explicitly listed, his research trajectory suggests a strong background in biophysics and neuroscience. His lab homepage indicates ongoing projects in olfactory circuits, sensory integration, and neurophysiological imaging. Research Interests Gershow's lab investigates neural mechanisms underlying navigation, olfactory learning, and decision-making. Key areas include: Olfactory circuits in Drosophila larvae and C. elegans Development of closed-loop imaging systems (e.g., CRASH2p) Multi-neuronal recording in unrestrained animals Integration of learned and innate sensory valences Awards & Recognition NSF CAREER Award (2015) NIH Director's New Innovator Award (2015) Lab & Collaborations His lab integrates engineering and biology, with a focus on creating tools for real-time neural activity analysis. Collaborations likely span physics, neuroscience, and computational biology. The lab homepage provides further details on ongoing projects and publications.

Christopher Farissمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human Rights Measurement
• Political Violence
• Computational Methods
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Christopher Fariss is Professor of Political Science at the University of Michigan and Faculty Associate in the Center for Political Studies. His research focuses on human rights measurement, political violence, and computational methods, utilizing innovative statistical approaches to analyze state repression globally. Core research examines the politics and measurement of human rights violations, with methodological contributions in latent variable modeling and big data analysis. Recent projects include creating historical GDP estimates, developing military spending datasets, and analyzing censorship in media environments. Publications demonstrate consistent methodological innovation in conflict studies, featuring novel measurement approaches for human rights practices, economic development metrics, and repression patterns. Work appears in leading journals including American Political Science Review and Nature.