جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

OCTAVIO JOSE RIO DO SACRAMENTOمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Mobility Studies
• Migration Studies
• Tourism Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

OCTAVIO JOSE RIO DO SACRAMENTO serves as an Associate Professor at the Center for Transdisciplinary Studies for Development (CETRAD), housed within the Department of Economics, Sociology and Management (DESG) at the School of Human and Social Sciences, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD). He maintains dual research affiliations as a CETRAD-UTAD researcher and collaborator at the Networked Center for Research in Anthropology (CRIA). His educational background includes: PhD in Anthropology from ISCTE-IUL Dr. Rio do Sacramento's research bridges Anthropology and Sociology with three core emphases: Mobility dynamics encompassing tourism and migration patterns; Health and illness frameworks through medical and health anthropology lenses; and Ethnographic analysis of social intervention policies and practices. His teaching portfolio directly reflects these interests through courses in Medical and Health Anthropology, Social Science Research Methods, and Migration/Interculturality studies, demonstrating an applied approach to social theory. Scientific Awards: No awards documented in source materials His academic advising activities and grant funding details remain unspecified in available records, though his active CETRAD and CRIA affiliations indicate ongoing research engagement. Current institutional presence is evidenced by office location (1.01) and functional university email contact. Primary research ecosystems: Center for Transdisciplinary Studies for Development (CETRAD-UTAD) Networked Center for Research in Anthropology (CRIA)

Amin Mesmoudiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Data Engineering
• Machine Learning
• Anomaly Detection
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Amin Mesmoudi serves as Associate Professor in Data Engineering at the University of Poitiers' IUT (Institut Universitaire de Technologie), with dual laboratory affiliations at LIAS-ENSIP (Poitiers campus) and LIAS-ISAE-ENSMA (Chasseneuil campus). His research bridges theoretical database systems with practical large-scale data engineering challenges, particularly in semantic web technologies and machine learning applications. The laboratory maintains physical presences at both ENSIP's Bâtiment B25 in Poitiers and ISAE-ENSMA's Téléport 2 facility in Chasseneuil, facilitating cross-institutional collaboration. Mesmoudi's research program centers on scalable data management systems, with three interconnected pillars: (1) RDF and graph-based query optimization techniques for billion-triple datasets, (2) machine learning integration for spatial query performance and anomaly detection, and (3) explainability frameworks for complex black-box models. His work demonstrates consistent evolution from foundational database systems (2011-2016) toward contemporary AI-driven data engineering, particularly evident in his 2023-2025 publications on temporal dependency preservation and co-selection explainability. The Data Engineering team within LIAS laboratory provides the primary research context for these investigations. Publication analysis reveals strong methodological continuity in addressing scalability bottlenecks across database paradigms. Early work focused on SQL-on-MapReduce benchmarking for astronomy databases (2015-2016), transitioning to specialized RDF processing frameworks (2019-2021), and culminating in current hybrid approaches combining temporal modeling with machine learning (2023-2025). Key technical themes include fragmentation strategies for distributed data, optimizer feedback mechanisms, and graph-based query acceleration - all targeting real-world performance constraints in big data environments. As a core member of LIAS laboratory's Data Engineering team, Mesmoudi contributes to France's national research infrastructure in computer science and automation systems. The laboratory's dual-university structure enables unique cross-pollination between University of Poitiers' academic programs and ISAE-ENSMA's engineering specialization, with Mesmoudi's work exemplifying this synergy through applications spanning astronomy databases to wireless sensor networks.

Bettina Rockenbachمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Behavioral Economics
• Cooperation in Social Dilemmas
• Social Responsibility
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bettina Rockenbach is Professor of Experimental and Behavioral Economics at the University of Cologne's Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences. She serves as Director of the Reinhard Selten Institute and was elected President of the German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina (starting 2025). Previously, she held positions including Vice Rector at the University of Cologne and Vice-President at the University of Erfurt. Her research examines behavioral economics, cooperation in social dilemmas, social responsibility, and compliance through experimental methods. Core interests include norm enforcement, market mechanisms, inequality, and resource conservation. Recent publications focus on cooperation dynamics, behavioral interventions for sustainability, inequality effects, and data privacy economics, utilizing experimental and field methodologies across economic and psychological domains. Awards: Heinz-Sauermann-Award (1995) Member of National Academy of Science Leopoldina (2013) President-elect of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina (2025) She directs the Reinhard Selten Institute and co-leads the Cluster of Excellence ECONtribute. Her work involves collaborations across economics, psychology, and environmental science.

Chungjae Leeمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Political Science
• Comparative Politics
• Government
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Chungjae Lee serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Political Science at Bucknell University, where he contributes to academic instruction and research within the social sciences division. His scholarly work spans core domains of Political Science , with emphasis on Comparative Politics examining governmental structures across nations, International Relations analyzing global power dynamics, and foundational studies of Government systems and political behavior. Dr. Lee maintains active engagement with students and colleagues through his departmental responsibilities, with primary communication facilitated via university email channels.

Natalie Wheelerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Optical Fibers
• Photonics
• Gas Sensing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Natalie Wheeler is a Professorial Fellow-Research at the University of Southampton, affiliated with the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC). Her research focuses on advanced optical fiber technologies, particularly hollow-core fibers and their applications in photonics, gas sensing, and mid-infrared light transmission. She leads or co-leads multiple projects funded by the Royal Society and EPSRC, including initiatives like FASTNET and EVacuAted Optical Fibres. Key research projects include developing low-loss hollow-core photonic crystal fibers for mid-IR applications and exploring gas-induced optical properties in fibers. Her work integrates laser machining, gas dynamics modeling, and distributed sensing techniques. Recent publications highlight breakthroughs in gas-filled fiber fabrication, pressure dynamics, and Raman spectroscopy probes. Education: Details not explicitly stated in provided texts. Affiliations: Member of Hollow Core Fibre, Gas Photonics, Fibres and Communications, and Advanced Fibre Applications research groups. Publications span journals like Optics Express , ACS Photonics , and Journal of Lightwave Technology , emphasizing fiber design, gas dynamics, and optical transmission. Current grants include EPSRC funding for next-generation optical networks and UV-to-infrared fiber systems. Her work bridges fundamental fiber physics and practical applications in sensing, communications, and biomedical imaging, with a focus on hollow-core fiber innovations.

Gimede Giganteمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Banking
• Financial Intermediaries
• Corporate Finance
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Gimede Gigante is an associate professor in Financial Intermediaries' Economics at Bocconi University, serving as the Director of ICE - Innovation and Corporate Entrepreneurship at SDA Bocconi and the director of the European Fs Tech Hub in Milan. He holds a tenured core faculty position in the Department of Finance and is the program director for the International Management-China MiM degree. Additionally, he is Vice-director of the Bachelor Degree Programme in 'Economia e Finanza' at Bocconi and a Contract Professor there. He teaches as a Professor of Investment Banking at SDA Bocconi in Mumbai and Professor of Corporate Finance at Fudan University in Shanghai. His professional roles include independent board director of a listed Italian bank and advisory positions, such as membership on the national board of AssoFintech and the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council since 2020. He has held visiting positions at Columbia Business School and NYU’s Salomon Center. Education: Gimede Gigante graduated in Business Administration from Bocconi University, earned a Ph.D. in Banking and Finance from the University of Rome, and holds an ITP qualification from SDA Bocconi. His post-doctoral research was conducted at NYU’s Salomon Center and Columbia Business School’s Faculty of Economics. Research Interests: His studies focus on banking systems, corporate finance, investment banking, and private equity. He explores topics such as public-private partnerships, real estate financing, and financial management of football clubs. His work also delves into capital markets efficiency, sovereign funds comparisons (e.g., CDP, KfW, CDC), and the impact of intellectual capital on banking performance. Recent analyses include the potential of Italian capital markets to drive economic growth and cross-border policy benchmarks for financial systems. Advising and Grants: Gigante served as an Economic Advisor to the Italian Parliament’s Finance Committee from 2016 to 2018, contributing to policies on banking and financial intermediaries. His grants and research collaborations are tied to his involvement in Baffi Carefin’s Research Unit on Investment Banking & Structured Finance. He emphasizes active learning in teaching, using group exercises, multimedia tools, and MOOCs through Coursera partnerships since 2014. Labs and Teams: He is affiliated with Baffi Carefin’s Research Unit on Investment Banking & Structured Finance at Bocconi University. He also contributes to editorial boards of journals like the International Journal of Economics and Finance and Accounting and Finance Research, enhancing academic discourse and regulatory practices.

Kerri Cahoyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Atmospheric Sensing
• Exoplanet Detection
• Exoplanet Characterization
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kerri Cahoy is the Sheila Evans Widnall (1960) Professor in MIT's Department of Aeronautics and Astronautics, where she serves as Director of the Small Satellite Collaborative and Head of the Space Sector. Her work bridges electrical engineering and aerospace to advance space-based sensing and communication technologies through nanosatellite platforms. Her academic foundation includes: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Stanford University (2008) M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Stanford University (2002) B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Cornell University (2000) Professor Cahoy's research integrates atmospheric sensing with exoplanet detection , pioneering laser communications and adaptive optics for space applications. She develops autonomy systems for nanosatellites to enable cost-effective Earth observation and astronomical missions, transforming how we study planetary atmospheres and distant worlds through innovative small satellite constellations. Her recent publications (2018-2020) demonstrate consistent focus on optical engineering for space systems, with core themes in CubeSat-based atmospheric tomography, laser communication terminal development, and wavefront correction techniques for exoplanet imaging. These works reveal interdisciplinary convergence of aerospace engineering, optics, and machine learning to solve extreme-environment challenges. Her scientific recognition includes: MIT Committed to Caring Award (2020) AIAA Associate Fellow (2018) MIT Outstanding UROP Mentor (2013) Cornell Co-Op Mentor of the Year (2008) As an educator, Cahoy champions hands-on satellite development through MIT's UROP program, with mentoring philosophy emphasizing technical rigor and mission-driven innovation. Her STAR Lab provides students direct experience in spacecraft design, laser communication testing, and orbital operations while securing research funding from NASA and aerospace industry partners for cutting-edge space technology development. She directs the Space Telecom, Astronomy & Radiation Lab (STAR Lab) and leads the Small Satellite Collaborative, driving projects in laser communication terminals, adaptive optics for space telescopes, and nanosatellite constellations for atmospheric science. These initiatives position MIT at the forefront of miniaturized space instrumentation and autonomous satellite operations.

Gajender Aletiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Microbiome
• Gut Health
• Gut-Brain Axis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Gajender Aleti serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences within the College of Agriculture at Tennessee State University (TSU), having joined the institution in August 2022. His academic appointment bridges agricultural sciences, environmental health, and biomedical research through interdisciplinary microbiome studies. His educational credentials include a PhD in Microbial Ecology from the Austrian Institute of Technology & The University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna; an MSc in Bioinformatics from the University of Abertay Dundee; an MSc in Biotechnology from Osmania University, India; and a BSc in Botany, Zoology, and Chemistry from Osmania University. Dr. Aleti's research program investigates critical interactions between diet, the gut microbiome, and host health, with three core pillars: Understanding diet-microbiome-gut health interactions Characterizing bioactive small molecules produced by gut microbiota Elucidating gut microbiome-nervous system communication (Gut-Brain Axis) Analysis of his 15 recent publications (2016-2022) reveals a strong translational focus spanning human health contexts (salivary/gut microbiomes in depression, obesity, OCD, and oral cancer) and agricultural applications (rhizosphere microbiomes, bioremediation). His work predominantly employs mass spectrometry-based metabolomics and genomic data mining within large collaborative frameworks, demonstrating methodological innovation in multi-omics integration. While no specific scientific awards are documented in the provided materials, his publication record in journals like Nature Communications , Nature Methods , and BMC Microbiology reflects significant scholarly impact. His research is supported by active grants enabling investigations into microbiome-host dynamics across diverse physiological systems. Dr. Aleti actively mentors graduate researchers within TSU's Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, contributing to the university's research infrastructure through laboratory-based investigations of microbial community dynamics and molecular mechanisms in health and disease contexts.

Erjen Lefeberمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Control Systems
• Vehicle Dynamics
• Cooperative Control
• +۳ مورد دیگر

A.A.J. (Erjen) Lefeber is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). His research focuses on control systems, cooperative driving, vehicle dynamics, and autonomous systems. He is affiliated with the EAISI Mobility cluster and the ICMS Core group, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration. Dr. Lefeber has contributed to over 150 research outputs, including peer-reviewed articles, conference contributions, and datasets. His work addresses challenges in platooning systems, model predictive control (MPC), cybersecurity in cooperative vehicles, and multi-agent systems. Research interests include cooperative adaptive cruise control (CACC), decentralized control strategies, and robust control against adversarial attacks. His projects integrate theoretical analysis with experimental validation, such as testing heterogeneous platoons with actuation delays. Dr. Lefeber has received the AVEC '24 Best Paper Award for contributions to vehicle platooning control. He teaches courses on nonlinear control, manufacturing networks, and mechanical engineering fundamentals. Collaborations span academia and industry, focusing on sustainable transportation and automation. Current efforts explore online learning for interaction dynamics in multi-agent systems and high-performance MPC for aerial robotics. His research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly addressing safe and efficient mobility solutions.

Jessica Edlomمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Strategic Communication
• Music Industry
• Brand Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jessica Edlom serves as a PhD student and adjunct teacher at Karlstad University, actively contributing to strategic communication research within the global music industry. Her work bridges academic theory and practical industry challenges, with particular focus on digital transformation and fan-brand relationships. Her core research examines strategic communication practices, fan engagement dynamics, and transmedia marketing strategies in music. She investigates how artists like ABBA and Taylor Swift leverage phygital experiences to cultivate fan communities, exploring tensions between commercial imperatives and authenticity. Key interests include pandemic-era industry adaptation, value co-creation mechanisms, and the commodification of fan participation through choreographed engagement. Analysis of her publication timeline reveals a clear evolution from foundational studies on Nordic music branding (2017-2019) toward cutting-edge explorations of immersive technologies and fan experience design (2023-2025). Recurring thematic threads include the strategic mobilization of fan communities through social media, authenticity maintenance in digital branding, and industry adaptation to technological disruption. Her methodological approach frequently employs strategy-as-practice frameworks to uncover practitioner-level tensions in brand work.

Axel Kleinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Japanese Politics
• Comparative Politics
• Electoral Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Axel Klein holds the Chair for Japanese Politics at the University of Duisburg-Essen, affiliated with both the Institute for East Asian Studies (IN-EAST) and the Institute for Political Science. Since joining the university in October 2011, he has taught core courses including The Political System of Japan, Intercultural Communication, and Climate and Environment in Japan, while maintaining an active research profile in East Asian comparative politics. His academic trajectory includes a Senior Research Fellowship at the German Institute for Japanese Studies in Tokyo (2007-2011) and foundational work at the University of Bonn where he completed his habilitation. Dr. Klein earned his PhD in 1998 from the University of Bonn with a dissertation on Japanese electoral system reform, followed by his habilitation in 2005 focusing on Japan's political system. His scholarly development reflects deep institutional engagement with German-Japanese academic exchange programs and specialized research centers. Klein's research program centers on Japanese political institutions with expanding comparative dimensions across East Asia. He has established significant expertise in Kōmeitō party dynamics, religious-political interactions, and electoral systems, recently pivoting toward populism studies in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. His methodological approach combines historical institutionalism with contemporary case analysis, often examining demographic and environmental policy challenges through political lenses. Analysis of his publication record since 2014 reveals three interconnected trajectories: sustained examination of Kōmeitō's coalition strategies with the LDP, innovative work on religious organizations in Japanese politics (particularly Sōka Gakkai), and emerging scholarship on East Asian populism that challenges Western-centric frameworks. His 2025 article in the Journal of East Asian Studies represents a critical intervention questioning political science's neglect of non-Western populist manifestations. No scientific awards are documented in the available biographical materials. Professor Klein's academic leadership includes organizing the 2020-2021 International Lecture Series on East Asian Populism at IN-EAST, demonstrating capacity for research coordination. While specific doctoral students aren't listed, his extensive co-authorship patterns and course supervision suggest active mentorship. His collaborative projects often involve German-Japanese research teams focusing on demographic change and electoral behavior. As a core faculty member of IN-EAST, Klein contributes to one of Europe's premier East Asian research hubs. His involvement in the lecture series on East Asian populism and co-editorship of the Kōmeitō monograph series highlights his role in building international scholarly networks. Current work appears focused on comparative populism studies while maintaining his signature expertise in Japanese party politics and religious-political intersections.

O.J. Luitenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Quantum Physics
• Materials Science
• Nanotechnology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

O.J. Luiten is Full Professor in the Coherence and Quantum Technology group at Eindhoven University of Technology. His research focuses on fundamental quantum physics, materials science, nanotechnology, and life sciences, with emphasis on improving temporal resolution in electron microscopy and developing ultracold electron sources. He leads the Coherence and Quantum Technology group and is a core member of ICMS. His research interests center on quantum materials, ultrafast electron microscopy, and coherent light-electron interactions. Key areas include: Ultracold plasma applications for high-coherence electron sources Coherent manipulation of electron beams using laser light X-ray generation via electron beams His publications demonstrate a consistent focus on advancing charged particle beam technologies and light-matter interactions, with recent work emphasizing compact X-ray sources, ultrafast microscopy, and quantum electron manipulation. Scientific Awards: Smart*Light: Een tafelmodel synchrotron (2016) He leads multiple research projects including 'ICS-SAXS: Hard X-ray metrology' and 'Smart*Light 2.0', collaborating with institutions like ASML. Manages labs for ultrafast electron microscopy and quantum beam technology.

Michael Changمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Remote Sensing
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Vegetation Monitoring
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Michael Chang is a Senior Lecturer and Program Director of Spatial Information Sciences at Macquarie University's School of Natural Sciences. He specializes in remote sensing and GIS applications for environmental monitoring, including vegetation dynamics, land use change, and disaster mitigation. His affiliations include the Data Horizons, Smart Green Cities, and Lifespan Health and Wellbeing Research Centres. Research Interests: Earth observation data integration 3D modeling and change detection Biodiversity conservation and wetland monitoring Spatial analysis of multilingualism and transport planning Awards: 2017 BHERT Award for Outstanding Collaboration 2019 Faculty Teaching Excellence Award 2017 Research Excellence Recognition Projects: Leads multi-sensor fusion initiatives for vegetation monitoring and collaborates on disaster resilience frameworks. Active in interdisciplinary work spanning ecology, geophysics, and urban planning. Labs/Teams: Core member of Macquarie's Planetary Research Centre and collaborates internationally on port city resilience projects in Africa.

Xinfeng Gaoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• High-Performance Computing (HPC)
• Shock Waves
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Xinfeng Gao is a Professor of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at the University of Virginia, leading the CFD & Propulsion Laboratory. She specializes in high-performance computing (HPC) algorithms for fluid dynamics, combustion, and plasma systems. Her work integrates numerical methods, parallel computing, and data analytics to address complex engineering challenges. Prior to UVA, she held a professorship at Colorado State University from 2011 to 2023, establishing the CFD and Propulsion Lab there. She earned her PhD in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Toronto in 2008, followed by postdoctoral research at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL). Her research focuses on three core areas: high-order CFD methods for high-speed flows, parallel adaptive algorithms for spatial and temporal domains, and HPC combined with data analytics for aerospace design optimizations. Applications include reduced-order models for turbulence, propulsion device innovation, and quantum computing for fluid simulations. She collaborates with national labs (LLNL, LBNL), aerospace industries (Boeing), and software companies to translate research into practical solutions. Her recent grants include the NSF Mid-Career Advancement Award (2022–2025) for CFD+DA integration in commercial tools and UVA’s RIG Award (2025–2026) for gas-surface material studies under extreme conditions. She teaches MAE 6720 (Computational Fluid Dynamics) and MAE 3420 (Computational Methods). Key awards include the 2023 University of Virginia Research Achievement Award and the 2022 NSF MCA Award. Her work emphasizes cross-disciplinary innovation, blending computational science with experimental validation through initiatives like the Gas-Surface-Materials RIG project, involving experts from MAE, MSE, Chemistry, and Physics.

Dorothée Boulangerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• African Literatures
• Postcolonial Studies
• Gender and Sexualities Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Dorothée Boulanger is a Career Development Fellow in Women's, Gender and Sexualities Studies and Junior Research Fellow at Linacre College, University of Oxford. She holds a Lecturer position in the Portuguese Sub-Faculty, specializing in African Literatures in Portuguese. Her academic roles include teaching core modules for the MSt in Women’s, Gender and Sexualities Studies and leading research initiatives like the African Languages, Literatures and Cultures TORCH network. Her research interrogates the intersection of African literatures, histories, and cosmologies, challenging Western academic frameworks through studies of Angolan postcolonial literature and ecocritical perspectives. Her major publication Fiction as History: Resistance and Complicities in Angolan Postcolonial Literature (2022) examines Angolan novels as historical sources, while her current project ‘Contemporary Griots’ explores postcolonial literary legacies across Africa. Awards include the Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship and a Humanities Division Excellence Award. She co-edits Sources: Materials and Fieldwork in African Studies and has pioneered queer and ecocritical approaches in African literary studies. Education: PhD from King's College London Key Projects: ‘Luso-Ecologies’ special issue, ‘Queer African Arts’ edited collection Grants: Leverhulme Fellowship, Junior Research Fellowship Her work bridges literary analysis with activism, emphasizing decolonial methodologies and environmental justice. Dorothée’s research networks include Linacre College, Jesus College, and the TORCH initiative, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration across Oxford.