جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Zihong Huangمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Economics of Social Media
• Financial Innovations
• Game Theory Modeling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Zihong Huang is an Assistant Professor in the Information Systems and Quantitative Sciences (ISQS) department at the Rawls College of Business, Texas Tech University. He holds a PhD from the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management, specializing in Information and Decision Sciences, alongside advanced degrees in Computer Science, Economics, and Engineering. His research focuses on social media economics, financial innovations, and game theory modeling, with recent projects exploring creator economies and data-driven venture capital. Education includes a PhD in Information and Decision Sciences (University of Minnesota), MS in Computer Science (University of Minnesota), BS in Economics (Peking University), ME in Electronics Engineering (Tsinghua University), and BE in Information Engineering (Southeast University). Research interests emphasize the interplay between social media dynamics and economic systems, particularly in creator economies and crowdfunding mechanisms. His work has appeared in Management Science, Information Systems Research, and Financial Innovation. He currently teaches ISQS 3345: Analytics and Development with Python. No notable scientific awards are listed, but his contributions to data-driven venture capital and social media economics signal impactful academic engagement. Grants and advising activities are not explicitly detailed in the provided text.

Maria Ottمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Polymer Physics
• Biophysics
• Protein Structure
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Maria Ott is a tenured staff scientist at the Department of Protein Biochemistry, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU). She holds a PhD in Physics from the University of Lübeck (2009) and conducted postdoctoral research at the Weizmann Institute (2008–2010). Since 2015, she leads projects in the DFG-funded Collaborative Research Center Polymers under Multiple Constraints (SFB-TRR102). Her research bridges polymer physics and biophysics, focusing on macromolecular crowding effects on protein structure and dynamics, particularly intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs). Techniques include single-molecule fluorescence spectroscopy and X-ray scattering. Education: PhD in Physics, University of Lübeck, 2009 MSc Medical Physics at MLU and Ontario Cancer Institute, Toronto Research Interests: Impact of crowding agents on protein compaction IDP structural dynamics under crowded conditions Single-molecule spectroscopy and X-ray scattering methodologies Grants and Collaborations: DFG Collaborative Research Center SFB-TRR102 (since 2015) Labs/Teams: Collaborative Research Center SFB-TRR102, Department of Protein Biochemistry at MLU.

Ana Vianaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Combinatorial Optimization
• Integer Programming
• Operations Research
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ana Viana serves as Coordinator Professor at the Polytechnic Institute of Porto, School of Engineering, and as Coordinator Researcher at the Centre for Industrial Engineering and Management of INESC TEC. She has maintained these dual appointments since December 9, 1997, demonstrating sustained commitment to both academic instruction and advanced research in industrial engineering. Her research centers on Combinatorial Optimization, specializing in the development of exact algorithms and meta-heuristic approaches to complex decision problems. Dr. Viana's work bridges theoretical advancements with practical applications in healthcare logistics and transportation systems, where optimization techniques solve real-world challenges in resource allocation and matching problems. Her recent publications reveal a strong trajectory in applying operations research to kidney exchange programs and last-mile delivery optimization. She has pioneered concepts like locally stable exchanges in kidney matching and developed innovative data-driven approaches to crowd-sourced delivery systems. Her work consistently appears in premier journals including European Journal of Operational Research, Mathematics of Operations Research, and Computers & Operations Research. As an academic supervisor, Dr. Viana has guided numerous graduate students through thesis research on photovoltaic systems, production planning in footwear manufacturing, logistics network analysis, and power grid optimization. She has led multiple publicly funded research projects that translate theoretical insights into practical industrial applications.

Leon Jololianمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Component-based software architecture
• Mobile and cloud computing
• Internet of things
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Leon Jololian is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). He also serves as Undergraduate & Graduate Program Director. His research focuses on component-based software architecture, mobile and cloud computing, internet of things (IoT), and machine learning applications in healthcare and biomedical engineering. He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Manhattan College, M.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering (Georgia Tech) and Computer Science (Polytechnic University), and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from New Jersey Institute of Technology. His recent work includes developing frameworks for automated machine learning environments, predicting protein-ligand interactions using deep learning, and investigating convergence engineering across disciplines. He has contributed to healthcare system modeling, crowd trajectory prediction, and educational frameworks for machine learning courses. His publications span both foundational computer science topics and interdisciplinary applications in medicine and engineering. Dr. Jololian teaches advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in software engineering and machine learning. His research integrates computational methods with real-world challenges in healthcare, cybersecurity, and biomedical systems. Office hours are by appointment in Gorrie Hall 5251.

• HIV
• Health Services Research
• Outcomes Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Michael Mugavero is a Professor in the School of Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), specializing in Medicine - Infectious Diseases. He holds multiple academic roles, including Director of the Center for Outcomes Effectiveness Research and Education (COERE), Co-Director of the Center for AIDS Research (CFAR), and Principal Investigator of an AHRQ T32 training grant. His research focuses on HIV care continuum, implementation science, health services research, and learning health systems. Dr. Mugavero’s academic appointments span across UAB’s School of Medicine, School of Nursing, School of Public Health, and interdisciplinary centers such as the Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) and the Nephrology Research & Training Center. He also serves as an Associate Dean in the School of Medicine. His research interests include HIV treatment, health disparities, and optimizing healthcare delivery through implementation science. Notable grants include leadership of the UAB CFAR and participation in initiatives like Data 4 Care Alabama to improve HIV care retention. Dr. Mugavero’s work bridges clinical practice, education, and policy to address systemic challenges in healthcare access and outcomes, particularly in underserved populations. His recent publications (2021–2025) focus on topics such as PrEP implementation, intermediate care clinic optimization, and the impact of historical redlining on HIV outcomes. He emphasizes translating research into actionable strategies for healthcare systems.

Chen Chang-Wenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Multimedia Signal Processing
• Multimedia Systems
• Image/Video Processing
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Chen Chang-Wen is a Chair Professor of Visual Computing at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (2021–present). Previously, he was Empire Innovation Professor at the University at Buffalo (2008–2021) and held leadership roles including Dean of the School of Science and Engineering at CUHK Shenzhen (2017–2020). His research focuses on multimedia systems, signal processing, and communication. He is a Fellow of IEEE and SPIE, and has received numerous awards including the Alexander von Humboldt Research Award (2010) and the SUNY Chancellor's Award (2016). Chen has authored over 420 publications and holds three US patents. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary applications in visual computing, including contributions to autonomous systems, edge networks, and video quality assessment. He currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Systems and leads initiatives in global university rankings and accreditation for engineering programs.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Knowledge Engineering
• Machine Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Konstantin Schekotihin is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity , part of the Faculty of Technical Sciences at Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt. His research focuses on AI-driven solutions for semiconductor manufacturing, failure analysis, and multi-agent systems. He specializes in reinforcement learning, scheduling optimization, and neuro-symbolic AI applications. His work bridges theoretical advancements with industrial challenges such as semiconductor fab automation and real-time process monitoring. He has collaborated with organizations like the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) and Infineon Technologies. Key research areas include: AI for semiconductor failure analysis workflows Reinforcement learning in manufacturing scheduling Multi-agent systems in immersive VR environments Neuro-symbolic AI for defect routing Predictive modeling for equipment maintenance Recent projects involve optimizing ion implantation processes, developing FA ChatBots, and improving social presence in VR simulations. His work emphasizes scalability, explainability, and real-world applicability of AI systems.

Xuelin Louمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Membrane Biophysics
• Synaptic Transmission
• Neurodegenerative Diseases (Alzheimer's/Parkinson's)
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Xuelin Lou, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Cell Biology, Neurobiology and Anatomy at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW). He serves as Director of the Advanced Cell Imaging Core, leading cutting-edge imaging infrastructure. His research bridges neuroscience, cell biology, and biophysics, focusing on synaptic communication mechanisms and their dysfunction in neurodegenerative diseases (Alzheimer's/Parkinson's) and metabolic disorders like diabetes. Key research areas include: Presynaptic vesicle trafficking and exocytosis-endocytosis coupling Insulin granule dynamics in pancreatic beta cells Super-resolution microscopy applications (PALM, STORM, STED) Phosphoinositide signaling in membrane trafficking Methodologies employed: Single-molecule localization microscopy Live-cell imaging (TIRF/Confocal) Mouse genetics and disease models Optogenetics Electrophysiology (patch-clamp, capacitance measurements) Recent publications emphasize dynamin protein roles in insulin secretion, synaptic plasticity, and phosphoinositide distribution at the nanoscale. His work highlights interdisciplinary approaches to uncover mechanisms underlying synaptic dysfunction and metabolic diseases. Current initiatives include developing novel imaging tools and recruiting postdoctoral fellows with expertise in live-cell imaging, optogenetics, or molecular biology.

• Emergency Medicine
• International Emergency Medicine
• Medical Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Terrence Mulligan is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine. His work focuses on global emergency medicine systems development, medical education curriculum design, and emergency care policy analysis. He has contributed extensively to international frameworks for emergency medicine training and specialization. Affiliation: Department of Emergency Medicine Academic Rank: Adjunct Professor Research Interests: Global emergency medicine systems expansion Competency-based medical education frameworks Emergency care policy implementation Injury epidemiology and prevention International medical collaboration Emergency department workflow optimization Article Trends: His publications demonstrate sustained leadership in defining emergency medicine as a global specialty, focusing on curriculum standardization, cross-national healthcare analysis, and policy development to improve emergency care access worldwide.

• Robot Cooperation
• Human-Robot Interaction (HRI)
• Intelligent Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anaís Garrell Zulueta is an Associate Professor at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) and a Robotics Researcher at the Robotics Institute (CSIC-UPC) . She serves as Vice-Director of the Mobile Robotics and Intelligent Systems subline. Education: B.S. in Mathematics (2006) from University of Barcelona (UB) under its excellence program Diploma d'Estudis Avançats (DEA) in Control, Vision, and Robotics (2007) from UPC European Doctorate (2013) from IRI, UPC/CSIC with Excellent Cum Laude honors Research Interests: Her work focuses on robot cooperation , human-robot interaction , people motion behavior , and robot companions . Current projects include TORNADO (foundation models for robots handling deformable objects), HandIA (AI-based hand rehabilitation), and LENA (lifelong navigation learning). Older work includes social-force models for urban navigation and human-assisted learning frameworks. Scientific Contributions: Second prize for best Spanish robotics thesis (2013) Key publications in IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters , ACM/IEEE HRI , and Springer book chapters Advising: Supervising three Ph.D. students: Ferran Gebelli Guinjoan , Lavinia Beatrice Hriscu Acsinte-Staut , and Edison Jair Bejarano Sepulveda .

Georgios Michalareasمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Brain Oscillations
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Georgios Michalareas is a Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Neuroscience at the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics, Germany, since 2015. His research focuses on functional interactions between brain areas using neuroimaging (MEG/EEG) and electrophysiology (ECOG/sEEG), with an emphasis on brain oscillations and communication mechanisms. He holds a PhD in Mathematical Modelling (University of Southampton, 2003), MSc in Telecommunications (University of Surrey, 1999), and MEng in Electrical Engineering (University of Liverpool, 1998). His career includes roles as a Research Fellow at the Ernst Strüngmann Institute (2011–2015) and University of Glasgow (2008–2011). Notable awards include the Kavli Fellowship (2017) and a Human Connectome Project research scholarship (2011–2015). His work explores how brain oscillations mediate inter- and intra-network communication, with applications to speech processing, verbal memory, and social interactions. Research Themes: Brain oscillations, functional connectivity, temporal anticipation, EEG/MEG analysis Key Projects: Human Connectome dynamics, classroom brain synchrony, crowd dynamics Recent articles highlight his contributions to understanding neural mechanisms underlying temporal expectancy and group interactions. Ongoing work integrates MEG and EEG data to map dynamic brain networks in real-world contexts.

• Clinical Psychology
• Sports Psychology
• Geropsychology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Hazal AYAS, Ph.D. is a Professor and Head of the Psychology Department at Uskudar University's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (FHSS). She holds a Doctorate in Sport Psychology from Marmara University (2021), with prior degrees from Uludag University in Psychology (2009) and Clinical Psychology (2014). Her academic activities include over 8 peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and conference participations across Europe and Turkey. Research interests focus on clinical psychology (trauma/PTSD), sports psychology (athlete behavior/perfectionism), geropsychology (aging and physical activity), and neuropsychiatric disorders. Notable works include neuroimaging studies on schizophrenia differentiation (2016) and psychosocial impacts of stadium politics (2024). Administrative Roles: Department Chair since 2022, Student Advisor, and member of 7 university committees Teaching: Leads courses like Clinical Psychology II, Sports Psychology, and Neurobehavioral Sciences Publications: 4 books as co-author, including 2022's 'New Diagnosis and Treatment Approaches to PTSD' Conference Participation: 5+ international conferences including European Congress of Psychology (2015) and 2023 Positive Psychology Congress Her work bridges clinical practice with social sciences, emphasizing evidence-based interventions for trauma survivors, elderly populations, and sports communities.

• Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
• Immunotherapy
• Oncology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Joachim Aerts is a Full Professor at Erasmus MC in the Department of Pulmonary Medicine. His research focuses on non-small cell lung cancer, immunotherapy, oncology, and clinical prediction models. He collaborates extensively on studies involving cancer treatment modalities, asthma management, and immune modulation in transplant scenarios. Research interests include mechanisms of cancer resistance, multidimensional assessment protocols, and translational medicine applications. He has authored over 337 publications and contributed to datasets like the 'Digitized patient level time to event data of overall survival' and 'TANGO Project Mini Symposium 2020 - Presentations'. His work spans clinical trials, biomarker research, and healthcare informatics. Key collaborations involve institutions across Europe, with a focus on pulmonary and oncological research networks. Supervised 27 academic works, though specific student names are not listed. His contributions emphasize translational research bridging basic science and clinical practice.

Dimitrios D. Piromalisمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Electronic Embedded Systems
• Autonomous Vehicles
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dimitrios D. Piromalis is an Associate Professor at the University of West Attica , specifically within the Department of Industrial Design and Production Engineering . He leads the Research Lab of Electronic Automation, Telematics and Cyber-Physical Systems (EATCPS) , focusing on electronic embedded systems for applications in autonomous vehicles, IoT, and cyber-physical systems. With over 120 publications and extensive industry collaboration spanning 25 years, his work bridges academic research and practical engineering solutions. Education : BSc, MSc, and PhD in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Research Focus : Electronic embedded systems, autonomous vehicles, IoT, cyber-physical systems, digital twins, 3D/4D printing, energy management, and smart agriculture. Recent publications highlight trends in TinyML for smart cities, predictive maintenance integration, hybrid energy storage for EVs, and digital twin applications across agriculture and automotive sectors. His work also extends to emergency communication systems, biomedical sensors, and blockchain-enabled energy gateways. Industry Collaboration : Field Application Engineer and Technical Consultant for multinational semiconductor companies. Teaching : Platforms for AI and Python programming, autonomous vehicles and drones.

Erik Grådمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Sustainable Behavior
• Energy Efficiency
• Behavioral Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Erik Gråd is a Senior Lecturer (part-time) at Södertörn University’s Department of Economics. His research focuses on sustainable behavior, energy efficiency, and behavioral economics, with an emphasis on policy analysis and socio-economic impacts. He also works at Anthesis AB as a researcher and consultant. Research Interests: His work explores how behavioral insights and policy interventions can drive societal good, particularly in energy systems and environmental sustainability. Key themes include: - Behavioral nudges and their effects on pro-social actions - Energy poverty and its socio-economic determinants - Nordic environmental policy design and equity impacts - Circular economy strategies in urban contexts Key Contributions: Recent 2024 studies analyze long-term morality effects of behavioral interventions and energy poverty dynamics 2025 work evaluates Nordic environmental policy instruments 2022 research assessed EU renewable energy transformation impacts Applied Work: Policy reports for Nordic Council of Ministers on energy cost compensation and reusable cup nudges Environmental analyses for Naturvårdsverket (Swedish EPA) No scientific awards or current research projects are listed. His work bridges academic research with practical policy advice through collaborative institutional partnerships.