جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

Yuko M Okumuraمشاهده پروفایل

دانشگاهی

• Climate Dynamics
• Climate Variability and Change
• Large-scale Ocean-Atmosphere Interactions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Yuko M Okumura is a Research Associate Professor at the Institute for Geophysics within the Jackson School of Geosciences at the University of Texas at Austin. She specializes in climate dynamics, focusing on large-scale ocean-atmosphere interactions, ENSO phenomena, and paleoclimate studies. Her research synthesizes observational data and climate models to understand climate variability and teleconnections. Dr. Okumura has held positions at the University of Hawaii (Ph.D. in Meteorology, 2005), the International Pacific Research Center, and the National Center for Atmospheric Research before joining UTIG in 2011. She has received prestigious awards including the NOAA Climate and Global Change Postdoctoral Fellowship (2006-2009). Dr. Okumura's research areas include climate variability, ENSO dynamics, thermohaline circulation, and teleconnections. Notable contributions span ENSO predictability, Pacific decadal variability, and paleoclimate data assimilation. She has advised multiple Ph.D. students and served on committees for others. Her work emphasizes understanding climate mechanisms through interdisciplinary approaches. Scientific recognition includes the American Meteorological Society's Journal of Climate Editor's Award (2011) and leadership roles in conferences like the 18th Conference on Air-Sea Interaction (2012). Dr. Okumura actively contributes to climate science through editorial roles and committee participation, fostering collaboration across the field.

James Duminyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Urban development
• Urban governance
• Urbanisation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. James Duminy is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Geographical Sciences at the University of Bristol. His research focuses on urban development and governance in the Global South, particularly examining the intersections between urban, food, and health systems in African contexts. He holds a PhD, MTRP, MA, and BSc. Duminy's research interests span urban governance, urbanization processes in Africa, urban history, urban health systems, and urban food security. His work critically examines how urban environments shape social systems and health outcomes, with particular attention to governance frameworks and historical trajectories. Recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on sustainable urban development, demographic change, and health equity in Global South cities. His work integrates theoretical frameworks with empirical research to advance urban policy and governance models. His research has examined urban infrastructure financing, planetary environmental challenges, and innovative approaches to reconciling big data with qualitative insights for smart city governance.

Ji Hyung Leeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Econometric Theory and Applications
• Time Series and Financial Econometrics
• Probability and Statistics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ji Hyung Lee is a Professor of Economics at the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, with a courtesy appointment in the Department of Finance at Gies College of Business. His research focuses on econometric theory, time series analysis, financial econometrics, and machine learning applications in economics. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Yale University (2013) and a B.A. in Economics from Seoul National University (2005). His research interests include developing robust econometric methods for high-dimensional data, quantile regression techniques, and applications to macroeconomic policy and financial risk analysis. Notable contributions include work on predictive quantile regression, nonparametric density estimation, and modeling household inflation expectations. His recent articles explore topics such as machine-learning approaches to growth risk, quantile impulse responses for value-at-risk dynamics, and parameter-free methods for density estimation. Lee’s work emphasizes methodological innovation and practical relevance in policy contexts. He has held positions at multiple institutions and maintains affiliations with the Midwest Econometrics Group. His research has been published in top journals like Journal of Econometrics and Econometric Theory .

Kathryn Harriganمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Corporate Strategy
• Strategic Alliances
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Kathryn Harrigan is the Henry R. Kravis Professor of Business Leadership at Columbia Business School, affiliated with the Management Division. She joined CBS in 1981 and specializes in corporate strategy, strategic alliances, mergers & acquisitions, and turnaround management. Education: BA from Macalester College (1972), MBA from University of Texas, Austin (1976), and DBA from Harvard (1979). Her research focuses on corporate renewal, technological synergies, and demand-side diversification in industries like telecommunications and media. She has authored prize-winning books and serves on boards of publicly-traded firms. Research interests include strategic flexibility, private equity-driven turnarounds, and competitive strategies for declining industries. Key articles analyze AT&T’s decline, new conglomerate strategies in the digital era, and the impact of M&A on innovation. Awards include recognition for her books on strategic management. Teaches courses on corporate growth, turnarounds, and strategy formulation. Her case studies cover companies like Johns Manville, Motorola, and Warner Bros. Discovery. She has contributed to media discussions on corporate restructuring via outlets like The Wall Street Journal and Yahoo Finance. Labs/teams: Active in Columbia’s strategic management research community, focusing on empirical analyses of corporate governance and joint ventures. Future work explores digital-era conglomerates and innovation dynamics in emerging markets.

• Software Engineering
• Spatial Information Systems
• Accessibility Technology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David McMeekin is a Senior Lecturer at Curtin University's School of Elec Eng, Comp and Math Sci (EECMS), part of the Faculty of Science and Engineering. He holds a PhD in Software Engineering focusing on the human aspects of software development and has extensive experience in both academia and international NGOs. His research emphasizes applying technology to solve societal challenges, including accessibility for vision-impaired individuals, autism support through tech, cultural heritage preservation, and spatial data infrastructure. Education and professional background are not explicitly detailed in this profile, though his career spans over three decades in education and tech sectors. Research interests include semantic web technologies for spatial data, assistive technologies for disabilities, and digital humanities. He has been recognized with the 2014 Western Australian Spatial Educator of the Year award. Teaching spans topics like software engineering, programming languages (C, Java, Python), cross-cultural communication, and spatial data processing. His work bridges technical innovation with social impact, particularly in enhancing accessibility and cultural preservation through digital tools.

Fan-Rui Mengمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Hydrology
• Ecological Modeling
• Watershed Management
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Fan-Rui Meng is a Professor at the Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Management, University of New Brunswick (UNB). He holds an adjunct professorship at Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, China. His expertise spans hydrology, ecological modeling, watershed management, and climate change impacts. Dr. Meng earned his PhD in forest ecology from UNB and has held research leadership roles at institutions like the Noranda/Avenor and Bowater/Nexfor Forest Watershed Research Centres. He has extensive experience in soil conservation, GIS applications, and drone technology for environmental protection. Education: Bachelor and Master of Forestry Engineering, Northeast Forestry University, China PhD in Forest Ecology, UNB Research Interests: Hydrological processes in agricultural and forested watersheds Climate change adaptation in forest ecosystems Soil erosion and conservation strategies Integration of drone technology for environmental monitoring Carbon cycling in forest systems Modeling forest growth under climate projections Recent Research Trends: His recent work focuses on nitrate dynamics in agricultural watersheds, impacts of climate change on crop yields, and improving SWAT model accuracy through detailed land-use data. He has explored innovative methods for riparian zone mapping using UAVs and photogrammetry, emphasizing precision in environmental assessments. Awards: None explicitly listed in the provided texts. Grants & Advising: Dr. Meng has led numerous research projects but no specific grants or student advisees are mentioned. His work has been published in journals like Hydrological Processes , Journal of Hydrology , and Water Resources Management . Labs & Teams: He has directed research at the Noranda/Avenor and Bowater/Nexfor Forest Watershed Management Centres, focusing on applied ecological and hydrological research.

Kati Launisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Digital Literary Studies
• 19th Century Literary History
• Women Writers
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kati Launis is a Professor of Literature (Literary Culture) at the University of Eastern Finland, specializing in digital literary studies and 19th-century women writers . She works within the School of Humanities and leads the Digital History for Literature in Finland project (2022-2026) funded by SA. University affiliation: University of Eastern Finland Academic rank: Professor Research group: SUVEF - Gender Studies Network Research Interests Her work focuses on digitized literary history, gendered authorship, and the application of computational methods to analyze historical reading patterns. Key areas include: Digital humanities approaches 19th-century Finnish literary culture Women's writing in Finland Library loan data analysis Corpus stylistics Cultural exchange mapping Recent Article Trends Her publications emphasize digital methodologies (2023-2025) for analyzing historical reading habits , gender roles , and cultural metadata , with a focus on Finnish and Nordic contexts. Collaborations Works frequently with interdisciplinary teams on projects like: Co-Loan Analysis LibDat Digital metadata archives

Kimberly Tamمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Maritime Cybersecurity
• Autonomous Systems Security
• IT/OT/IoT Security
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kimberly Tam is an Associate Professor in Cybersecurity at the School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics, University of Plymouth. She specializes in maritime cybersecurity, focusing on ship IT/OT/IoT security, port infrastructure protection, autonomous vessels, offshore renewable energy systems, and smartphone security. She is affiliated with the Alan Turing Institute as the Theme Lead for Marine and Maritime. Her research addresses critical challenges in maritime autonomy, cyber-physical systems, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., IMO MASS). She has supervised 7 PhD students and 7 research staff across multiple projects, contributing to cyber resilience training and risk assessment tools like CERP and MaCRA. Her work emphasizes practical applications, such as penetration testing frameworks (BridgeInsight) and cost-benefit analysis methods for energy infrastructure cybersecurity. Teaching responsibilities include leading modules like Security Operations & Incident Management , Cyber-Physical Systems Security , and unmanned maritime systems operations. She has developed specialized courses in Hong Kong and Sri Lanka, integrating industry-relevant training. Her recent publications (2023–2025) highlight advancements in adversarial AI defense, ransomware mitigation in maritime contexts, and digital twin technologies for port optimization. She collaborates internationally, hosting visiting researchers from China, Turkey, and Norway, and supports early-career professionals through work experience programs.

Cory Simonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Machine Learning
• Bayesian Optimization
• Computational Materials Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Cory Simon serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering within Oregon State University's College of Engineering. His research integrates machine learning, optimization, and chemical engineering to advance materials discovery and environmental sensing systems. His academic foundation includes a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from The University of Akron. Simon's work centers on Bayesian methodologies for scientific challenges, featuring: Bayesian optimization for adaptive materials synthesis Statistical inversion of physical systems with uncertainty quantification Computational design of nanoporous sensor arrays Stochastic algorithms for robotic environmental monitoring Recent publications demonstrate accelerating focus on multi-fidelity optimization for molecular design and atmospheric water harvesting, bridging chemical engineering with computational science through data-driven approaches. Leading The Simon Ensemble research group, Simon champions a versatile 'buffet-style' research philosophy—drawing from mathematics, statistical mechanics, and machine learning to address interdisciplinary problems across chemistry, materials science, and environmental engineering.

Andy Hinesمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Strategic Foresight
• Future Studies
• Organizational Futurism
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Andy Hines is an Associate Professor and Program Coordinator of the University of Houston's Graduate Program in Foresight , blending academic leadership with over three decades of experience as an organizational, consulting, and academic futurist. He coordinates the Foresight program and teaches courses such as Forecasting for Technology Entrepreneurship and Strategic Foresight. Education: Ph.D. in Foresight, Leeds Metropolitan University (2012) M.S. in Futures Studies, University of Houston-Clear Lake (1990) B.A. in History/Political Science, Salem State College (1987) Research Interests: Foresight methodologies, post-capitalist futures, organizational futurism, consumer behavior shifts, and values-driven strategic planning. He co-founded the Association of Professional Futurists and authored influential works like ConsumerShift and Imagining After Capitalism . Awards & Recognition: Emerald Literati Awards (2003, 2007), Fulbright Fellowship (2019), and Outstanding Faculty Awards from California POST (2013, 2014). His work spans academia, corporate consulting (Dow Chemical, Kellogg Company), and public speaking on futures topics. Labs/Teams: Leads the Foresight program's Strategic Foresight Learning and Action Network (SF-LAN) , collaborates with the Journal of Futures Studies editorial board, and maintains his consulting firm, Hinesight .

Andrea Gasparellaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Building Physics
• Energy Engineering
• Indoor Environmental Quality
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Andrea Gasparella is a Tenured Full Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, located at NOI Techpark in Bozen-Bolzano, Italy. His research focuses on building physics, energy systems, and inclusive design, with a particular emphasis on indoor environmental quality for neurodivergent individuals and sustainable urban development. He leads projects like the Flexibots initiative (biodegradable medical microrobots) and BeSENSHome (autonomy support for neurodivergent people). His work integrates advanced modeling (e.g., CFD, machine learning) with real-world applications in energy efficiency, climate adaptation, and human-centered design. Key research areas include thermal and acoustic comfort, renewable energy integration, and smart building technologies. He collaborates with industry partners like Galileo High School and regional institutions to advance automation and robotics. Notable contributions include studies on urban heat islands, energy retrofit strategies for historic buildings, and the impact of ventilation on contagion risks in educational settings. As Dean, he promotes innovation through interdisciplinary initiatives at NOI Techpark, including new engineering programs and infrastructure like the university canteen. His publications span over 50 peer-reviewed articles in journals and conferences like Building Simulation Applications (BSA), addressing topics ranging from solar irradiance prediction in mountain regions to the psychophysical needs of neurodivergent populations. He actively contributes to policy discussions on decarbonization and energy equity in Alpine contexts. Professional activities include organizing events such as the 'nextFSE' fire safety conference and engaging with local organizations like Rotary Clubs to foster community ties. His work bridges academic research with practical solutions for climate resilience, accessibility, and technological advancement.

Xiao Liمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Blockchain Technology
• Distributed Systems
• Machine Learning
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Xiao Li is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Santa Clara University, School of Engineering. His research focuses on blockchain technology applications in distributed systems (Edge Computing, IoT, Federated Learning), machine learning, and privacy-preserving frameworks. He has a Ph.D. in Computer Science from The University of Texas at Dallas (2024) and was awarded the Jan P. Van der Ziel Engineering Fellowship there. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, The University of Texas at Dallas, 2024 Research interests include: Blockchain architecture optimization in resource-constrained environments Machine learning model development for cryptocurrency analysis Cybersecurity disclosure sentiment analysis using unsupervised techniques Low-resource data challenges in psychiatric clinics Professional activities: Program Committee Member, IEEE International Workshop on Blockchain and Smart Contracts (IEEE BSC 2024) Recruitment of PhD/Master’s students specializing in blockchain, distributed machine learning, and edge computing Office Location: Bergin 206 Office Hours: Mon/Wed 4pm-5pm (Winter 2025)

• Software and network security
• Operating system design and implementation
• Open-source software development

W. Michael Petullo is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Comp Sci & Comp Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and prior academic degrees from DePaul University and Drake University. Before academia, he served a 20-year career in the Army, including roles teaching in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and leading cyber operations software development. His research focuses on software and network security, operating systems, and open-source software development. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Illinois at Chicago M.S. in Computer Science, DePaul University B.S. in Computer Science, Drake University Research Interests: His work emphasizes secure operating system design, network security protocols, and open-source tool development. Recent efforts include the Aquinas Learning System for courseware automation and PivotWall for SDN-based information flow control. He also explores user behavior in cybersecurity contexts and educational applications of cyber defense exercises. Teaching: Currently instructs CS120 (Software Design I), CS410/510 (Open Source Development), and CS455/555 (Fundamentals of Information Security). Past courses include operating systems concepts and secure software development. Labs & Projects: Maintains the Aquinas Learning System project and contributes to Ethos operating system research. Active in developing minimal-latency networking solutions and secure kernel interfaces.

Dan S Jurafskyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Linguistics
• Natural Language Processing
• Social and Behavioral Sciences
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dan S. Jurafsky is the Jackson Eli Reynolds Professor in Humanities and Professor of Computer Science at Stanford University. He holds joint appointments in the Department of Linguistics and Department of Computer Science. His academic journey includes a B.A. in Linguistics (UC Berkeley, 1983), Ph.D. in Computer Science (UC Berkeley, 1992), and postdoctoral work at the International Computer Science Institute (Berkeley, 1995-1998). Prior to Stanford, he was on the faculty at the University of Colorado, Boulder (1996-2003). Jurafsky's research bridges computational linguistics, natural language processing, and sociocultural studies. Notable works include The Language of Food (2014) and co-authorship of the seminal textbook Speech and Language Processing (2009, 2022). His work applies NLP to domains like policing interactions, healthcare communication, and historical discourse analysis. His awards include the MacArthur "Genius" Fellowship (2003), American Academy of Arts and Sciences membership (2020), and multiple ACL/IJCAI best paper recognitions. He co-created one of the first MOOCs on NLP with Chris Manning and has advised over 50 students, many of whom won top awards like the Arthur Samuel Thesis Prize. Current projects include studying dialect bias in AI systems, linguistic analysis of police interactions, and ethical foundations of large language models. He leads interdisciplinary teams at Stanford's Center for East Asian Studies and collaborates with researchers in sociology, psychology, and computer science.

John J. Chinمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• International Relations
• Comparative Politics
• Technologies of Rebellion
• +۳ مورد دیگر

John J. Chin is an Assistant Professor at the Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy & Technology (CMIST) , affiliated with Carnegie Mellon University. He holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Notre Dame, an M.P.P. from the University of Michigan, and a Ph.D. in Politics from Princeton University. Prior to his current role, he served as a research coordinator and postdoctoral fellow at CMU’s Institute for Politics and Strategy. Research Interests : International relations, comparative politics, technologies of rebellion, authoritarian politics, comparative democratization, and forecasting political instability. Teaching : Regularly teaches courses on International Relations, Diplomacy and Statecraft, Nonviolent Conflict and Revolution, and The Future of Democracy. Intermittently teaches International Human Rights, Civil-Military Relations, and Collaborative Research in Political Science. Scientific Awards : Best Historical Materials (American Library Association, 2022-2023) for Historical Dictionary of Modern Coups D’état (2022). Publications : His work focuses on coup dynamics, authoritarian power centralization, nonviolent revolution, and U.S. Africa policy trends.