جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Fiona Colganمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Employment Relations
• International Human Resource Management
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Fiona Colgan is an Associate Lecturer at Birkbeck Business School, part of Birkbeck, University of London. She holds a PhD from London Metropolitan University (2015) and an MA from McGill University (1986). Her research focuses on employment relations, LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion, international HRM, and equality/diversity management. She is a Chartered Member of the CIPD (MCIPD) and has contributed extensively to organizational studies and diversity policies. Research Interests: Employment relations and engagement in diverse workforces International HRM and corporate social responsibility LGBTQ+ equality and inclusion strategies Gender, ethnicity, age, and entrepreneurship dynamics Teaching and Supervision: Fiona supervises MSc and BSc students in organizational psychology, management research projects, and business psychology dissertations. She emphasizes applied research methodologies and critical analysis of workplace dynamics. Awards and Grants: While no specific awards are listed, her research has been funded by organizations like the TUC. Her work addresses critical issues like the impact of austerity policies on LGBTQ+ community sectors and intersectional employment challenges. Key Themes in Research: Fiona’s articles explore LGBTQ+ inclusion in organizations, visibility challenges, and the effects of policy implementation gaps. Her work bridges academic theory with practical organizational strategies, particularly in gender and diversity management.

Zarin Machandaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• wild chimpanzee health and behavior
• primate conservation
• evolution of leadership
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Zarin Machanda is an Associate Professor in both the Anthropology Department and the Biology Department at Tufts University. She directs long-term research at the Kibale Chimpanzee Project in Uganda and serves on the Board of the Kasiisi Project, a community development organization working with over 9,000 school children near Kibale National Park. Her educational background includes a PhD in Human Evolutionary Biology from Harvard University (2009), an MA in Anthropology from Harvard University, and a BSc in Biology & Anthropology from McGill University (2002). Machanda's research focuses on wild chimpanzee health and behavior, primate conservation, and the evolution of leadership . Her work examines the factors shaping social relationships among wild chimpanzees, with particular attention to male-female relationships, male-male cooperation (especially cooperative hunting), and chimpanzee communication systems. She has recently initiated a long-term project studying infant and juvenile chimpanzees and how they develop sex-typed adult behaviors. Her research publications reveal trends across primatology, behavioral ecology, and evolutionary anthropology, with particular emphasis on social dynamics, communication, and conservation. Her work integrates long-term field observations with physiological data to understand chimpanzee behavior and its evolutionary implications. Machanda's professional activities include directing the Kibale Chimpanzee Project, which has conserved and protected the Kanyawara community of chimpanzees for over 30 years. She also works with the Kasiisi Project to support community development around Kibale National Park. Her conservation work addresses challenges including illegal poaching, logging, and resource extraction in Kibale National Park, with initiatives like the Kibale Snare Removal Project protecting chimpanzees while engaging local communities in conservation and education.

• Affective Neuroscience
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Emotional Processing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Margaret Bradley is a Research Professor at the University of Florida , affiliated with the Center for the Study of Emotion and Attention . Her research focuses on neural and physiological mechanisms underlying affective and attentional processing, particularly in individuals with anxiety disorders. She employs neuroimaging techniques (fMRI, EEG) and physiological measures (heart rate, skin conductance) to study emotion, attention, and memory. Education details are not explicitly stated, but her work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to understanding emotional and cognitive processes. Key research areas include subcortical-cortical neural circuits, emotional memory, and psychophysiological responses to stimuli. Her studies often involve collaborations, as seen in co-authored works with researchers like Peter Lang and Valerio Costa. Publications from 2010–2011 highlight trends in emotion and attention, including ocular responses in Parkinson’s disease, defensive reflexes, and memory for emotional stimuli. While no formal awards are listed, her prolific output reflects sustained contributions to affective neuroscience. Collaborative projects at the Center emphasize translational research linking brain activity to behavioral outcomes. Her lab investigates mechanisms of emotion and attention, integrating neuroimaging and physiological data to map cognitive processes. Ongoing work explores how emotional states influence memory consolidation and attentional focus, with potential implications for clinical conditions like PTSD and anxiety disorders.

• Seismology
• Earthquake Risk Assessment
• Seismic Hazard Modeling
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Laurentiu Danciu is a Researcher affiliated with the Swiss Seismological Service (SED) at ETH Zurich within the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences. His work focuses on advancing seismic hazard and risk modeling methodologies, with particular emphasis on integrating geophysical data into practical engineering applications. He contributes to large-scale projects such as the European Seismic Hazard Model (ESHM20) and the National Earthquake Risk Model of Switzerland (ERM-CH23). His research addresses challenges in induced seismicity assessment, fault displacement hazard for critical infrastructure, and dynamic risk frameworks incorporating real-time data. Key technical contributions include the development of FAIR-compliant data practices through the Geo-INQUIRE initiative and the refinement of ground motion prediction models for Swiss building codes. Danciu has also pioneered workflows for rapid seismic impact assessment of mass movements in alpine regions and evaluated the effectiveness of earthquake early warning systems in Central America. His work bridges academic research with practical applications, informing policy decisions and infrastructure resilience strategies across Europe and beyond. Core contributor to ESHM20 and ERM-CH23 frameworks Developed methods for fault-crossing displacement hazard assessment Advocated for standardized seismological data harmonization Expert in probabilistic seismic risk analysis methodologies His research outputs emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration between seismologists, engineers, and policymakers to translate complex geohazard models into actionable risk mitigation strategies.

Tatiana Landesberger von Antburgمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Visual Analytics
• Interactive Visualization
• Graph Visualization
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Tatiana Landesberger von Antburg serves as Professor and Vice Director of Scientific Domain 1 (Theory of Data and Simulation Science) at the Center for Data and Simulation Science (CDS), University of Cologne, leading the Visual Analytics research group within the Institute of Computer Science. Her pioneering work in interactive visualization and visual analytics tackles complex datasets including graphs, movement data, biomedical information, time series, and multivariate data. She develops integrated systems combining machine learning and interactive interfaces to support decision-making across transportation, finance, journalism, and healthcare domains, with particular emphasis on real-world applications in epidemiology and earth sciences. Recent publications (2019-2021) reveal a strong trajectory toward healthcare applications, especially hospital infection control through pathogen transmission analysis, alongside foundational contributions to multilayer network visualization. Her work consistently bridges theoretical innovation with practical implementation in high-impact fields like epidemiology and climate science. Major recognitions include: 2015 Academia Europaea Burgen Scholar Award 2014 IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics Best Reviewer Award IEEE VAST Best Paper Honorable Mention (2020) She directs significant research initiatives funded through: IMfESS – Intelligent Methods for Earth System Sciences RISK Principe – Risk prediction for infection control in hospitals SANE WarmWorld – Exascale Earth System Modeling Her Visual Analytics group actively mentors students and postdoctoral researchers while collaborating internationally on interdisciplinary projects. The laboratory specializes in creating interactive tools for complex data exploration, with ongoing expansion into exascale computing applications for climate modeling and pandemic response systems.

Alexandra Paxtonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Complex Dynamical Systems
• Communication and Social Interaction
• Data Science in Psychology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Alexandra Paxton is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at the University of Connecticut. She directs the Dyscord Lab, where she investigates communication and social interaction through the lens of complex dynamical systems. Her research leverages data-rich methods to analyze movement, language, and emotion in naturalistic contexts, with additional focus on ethical implications of human-derived data and big data theory-building in psychology. Dr. Paxton holds a Ph.D. in Cognitive and Information Sciences from the University of California, Merced (2015). Her research explores how context modulates interpersonal behavior, using dynamics-focused approaches to study multimodal coordination (e.g., gesture-speech synchronization) across diverse settings. Key interests include: Modeling interaction as a coupled system influenced by conversational constraints and environmental factors. Developing computational tools for analyzing linguistic and movement coordination. Ethical frameworks for naturally occurring data in psychological science. Her publications (2020-2024) predominantly analyze interpersonal dynamics using recurrence quantification, linguistic alignment, and dynamical systems modeling. Recent work emphasizes real-world applications—such as videoconferencing, autism communication patterns, and driving behavior—reflecting a consistent trend toward ecologically valid, interdisciplinary research bridging psychology, data science, and ethics. She leads the Dyscord Lab, which prioritizes open science practices and high-dimensional data analysis to understand social coordination. Dr. Paxton also serves in editorial roles at PLOS ONE, Cognitive Processing, and Behavior Research Methods.

Karl Kjelstrup-Johnsonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Intelligent Systems
• Symbiotic Cognitive Architecture
• Architecture
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Karl Kjelstrup-Johnson is a Senior Lecturer and Director of Defence and Security (DASOBU) at Oxford Brookes University's Faculty of Technology, Design and Environment. He leads the Apprenticeships Programme and conducts research in Symbiotic Cognitive Architecture, enhancing decision-making through intelligent systems. His academic roles include running a Master's Design Studio and contributing to Smart Geometry, an advanced computation collective. Education: - AA BArch(Hons), Architectural Association (2005) - AA Dipl, Architectural Association (2009) Research Interests: Psycho-Spatial-Temporal strategies for Deep Structured Learning 4D personalized information systems integrating mind-body-machine symbiosis Parametric bio-technologies for medical rehabilitation and performance enhancement Grants & Projects: Project INTERLINKED (2024), funded by Counter Terrorism Policing (£43,344) Founder of Tectonic IP (2012) and Skin Graph (2010) Labs/Teams: Leads Tectonic IP (R&D consultancy) and Skin Graph (bio-technologies), and collaborates with institutions like the AIDAS Institute and DTP Group.

Pirjo Turkمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Gender Equality
• Social Policy
• Labor Policy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Pirjo Turk is a PhD student and Junior Research Fellow in Political Science at the University of Tartu's Faculty of Social Sciences, specifically at the Johan Skytte Institute of Political Studies. Her career spans multiple institutions including the Ministry of Social Affairs where she served as Head of Family Policy and Adviser of Employment Policies, and Praxis Centre for Policy Studies where she worked as an analyst in labor and social policy. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from the Estonian Institute of Humanities (1999-2003), a Master's degree in Sociology from Helsinki University (2005-2009), and another Master's degree in Change Management of Society from the University of Tartu (2020-2022, cum laude). Dr. Turk's research focuses on gender equality, social and labor policy, child and family policy, and behavioral policy. Her dissertation explores "Applying Behavioural Insights to Decrease Digital Data Waste," highlighting the environmental impact of digital waste and climate change. She has extensive expertise in evidence-based policymaking, particularly in gender mainstreaming in labor and social policy, work-life reconciliation, and gender aspects in social inclusion. Her work often bridges academic research with practical policy development, as demonstrated by her leadership in reforming parental leave and benefit systems to encourage greater paternal involvement in childcare. Her recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a clear progression from traditional social policy topics toward innovative applications of behavioral insights to contemporary challenges like digital waste. The research shows an interdisciplinary approach connecting gender equality concerns with broader environmental and technological issues, reflecting her commitment to addressing complex societal problems through multiple lenses. Dr. Turk has supervised at least one Master's thesis titled "Policy Dynamics and Gender Dimension in the EU Platform Economy: An Analysis of the Platform Work Directive" completed by Mariia Nedosekova in 2024. Her advisory work demonstrates her commitment to mentoring the next generation of researchers in gender and policy studies.

• Biochemistry
• Biophysics
• Structural Biology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jimin Wang is a Research Scientist in the Department of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry at Yale University, affiliated with the Yale School of Medicine. He holds a BS from Peking University (1982) and a PhD from UC San Diego (1988). His research focuses on structural biology, biophysics, and photosynthesis mechanisms, particularly the oxygen-evolving complex of Photosystem II. He has published over 150 peer-reviewed papers, collaborating with experts like Victor Batista and Gary Brudvig. His work includes developing methods for analyzing experimental charge density maps and molecular dynamics trajectories. Research interests span Photosystem II structural dynamics, chlorophyll coordination, and CRISPR-Cas9 mechanisms. Recent studies include insights into SARS-CoV-2 inhibition via remdesivir and structural analyses of viral spike proteins. He has contributed to computational tools for cryo-EM and X-ray crystallography data interpretation.

Stephen Shennanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Quantitative methods
• Cultural evolution
• European prehistory
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Stephen Shennan is Professor of Theoretical Archaeology at the Institute of Archaeology, University College London , where he has worked since 1996. He previously held academic roles at the University of Southampton from 1975–1996, including Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Reader, and Professor. He served as Director of the Institute of Archaeology from 2005–2014 and led the AHRB Centre for the Evolutionary Analysis of Cultural Behaviour from 2001–2005. Ph.D., Fitzwilliam College Cambridge (1977) BA in Archaeology and Anthropology, Fitzwilliam College Cambridge (1971) Shennan specializes in cultural evolution , applying evolutionary theory to archaeological data to study long-term human behavioral patterns. His work integrates quantitative methods with anthropological perspectives, focusing on European prehistory and the emergence of modern human culture. Key areas include demographic impacts on innovation, cultural transmission mechanisms, and the role of migration in agricultural spread. His recent research trends emphasize population dynamics in Neolithic Europe, cultural niche construction , and neutral evolution processes in material culture. Publications span topics like wealth inequality, artifact variability, and the cultural consequences of early farming. Scientific Awards : ERC Advanced Grant for Cultural Evolution of Neolithic Europe (2010) Rivers Memorial Medal, Royal Anthropological Institute (2010) Fellow of the British Academy (2006) Kulturpreis of St Johann im Pongau, Austria (1989) Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries (1980) Shennan has directed major research centers and contributed to cultural evolution theory through empirical and theoretical studies, often collaborating with geneticists and anthropologists to bridge disciplinary gaps.

Massimo Vergassolaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Physics of living systems
• Fluid dynamics
• Continuum mechanics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Massimo Vergassola is a Professor at École Normale Supérieure-PSL (ENS-PSL) in Paris and Director of the ENS-PSL Center for Quantitative Biology. His research bridges physics and life sciences, focusing on the physics of living systems with emphasis on embryonic development , animal behavior , and biological navigation . He holds a joint appointment as CNRS Directeur de Recherche and leads initiatives at the PariSanté Campus Val-de-Grâce, integrating institutions like Inserm and Inria. Education: Laurea in Physics (University La Sapienza, Rome, 1985-1990); PhD in Physics (University Nice-Sophia Antipolis, 1990-1993); Post-doc at Princeton University (1994-1995) His research spans fluid dynamics , statistical physics , and biophysics , addressing problems like olfactory navigation , chemotaxis , cell size control , and mitotic wave dynamics . Recent work explores Bayesian search strategies in turbulent flows and topological interactions in developmental biology. His 15 most recent articles reveal a focus on olfactory search algorithms , embryonic patterning , gene regulation , and turbulent transport . Keywords include Biophysics , Computational Biology , and Nonlinear Dynamics . Scientific Awards : APS Fellow, APS Outstanding Referee, CNRS Bronze Medal, Fondation de France Thérèse Lebrasseur Prize, EADS Grand Prix, and Accademia dei Lincei student award Vergassola contributes to academic governance via editorial boards ( Physics Reports , JSTAT ) and grant committees (Human Frontier Science Project). His lab at ENS-PSL collaborates with institutions like Harvard Center for Quantitative Biology and Pasteur Institute.

Caroline Finchمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sports Medicine
• Injury Prevention
• Public Health
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Caroline Finch AO is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) and Vice-President at Edith Cowan University (ECU), leading research strategy and partnerships in science, technology, defense, health, and sport. A world-renowned injury prevention researcher, she has authored over 800 publications and secured $24M+ in research funding. Her work informs global health policies and programs for sports, military, and community safety. Education: PhD in Mathematics/Statistics, Monash University MSc in Mathematical Statistics, La Trobe University BSc (Hons), unspecified institution Research Interests: Development of injury prevention strategies for sports, military, and outdoor activities Epidemiology of musculoskeletal and heat-related injuries Systems approaches to analyzing injury causation Policy translation of research findings into public health initiatives Her articles focus on improving surveillance systems, preventing heat-related illnesses, and optimizing athlete safety. Notable contributions include advancing incident reporting frameworks for outdoor activities and cricket injury prevention programs. Awards: Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) APHA Distinguished International Career Award (2015) Australian Injury Prevention Network Special Award (2022) Leadership & Grants: Editor-in-Chief of BMJ Injury Prevention (2023–present) NHMRC Principal Research Fellow Key roles in national/international collaborations like the Cybersecurity CRC and WA Health Translation Network Supervisor of higher-degree research students Labs/Teams: Leads interdisciplinary teams focused on injury prevention, including collaborations with the Understanding and Preventing Led Outdoor Accidents Data System (UPLOADS).

• Wellbeing Informatics
• Complexity Theory
• Systems Thinking
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Petia Venkova Sice is a Reader in the Department of Computer and Information Sciences at Northumbria University, specializing in Wellbeing Informatics. She holds a PhD in Systems and Complexity Thinking and is affiliated with interdisciplinary research groups and networks such as the WELCOME research group and the EPSRC SPMC network. Her research integrates quantum physics, systems science, neurobiology, and the arts to inform wellbeing-centered technology design. Education: PhD (2002), MSc in Computer Studies (1997), MSc in Information Science (1992), BEng in Engineering (1985), and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2015). Research interests focus on transdisciplinary approaches to wellbeing, including applications of complexity theory, Qigong for health, and self-monitoring methodologies for keyworkers. Her work emphasizes human-centered informatics and sustainable technology environments. Notable contributions include developing the 'My Personal Wellbeing' screening tool and exploring parallels between quantum physics and traditional practices like Qigong.

Marcos Oliveiraمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Network Science
• Swarm Intelligence
• Criminal Activity Analysis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Marcos Oliveira serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the Faculty of Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, with a dual appointment at the Network Institute. His interdisciplinary research bridges computational methods with societal challenges, focusing on network analysis, swarm intelligence, and real-world applications in crime prevention and human behavior modeling. His core research interests encompass Network Science, Swarm Intelligence, Criminal Activity Analysis, Human Mobility Patterns, Dark Web Forensics, and Money Laundering Detection. He employs advanced computational techniques including particle swarm optimization, neural networks, and network science methodologies to address complex social phenomena and security threats through data-driven approaches. Recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on applying machine learning and network analysis to critical societal issues, particularly urban crime scaling dynamics, Dark Web illicit material circulation, and financial crime detection. His work frequently involves large-scale data analysis of real-world systems and cross-disciplinary collaboration with researchers across Brazil, Europe, and international institutions. Dr. Oliveira actively contributes to the Network Institute's mission of interdisciplinary network research and teaches graduate courses including "Project Socially Aware Computing" which examines computational models of human behavior in digital environments.

• Epidemiological Modelling
• Infectious Disease Dynamics
• Game Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Anthony O'Hare is a Senior Lecturer in Mathematics at the University of Stirling since March 2013. His research focuses on epidemiological modeling, infectious disease dynamics, and game theory. He holds a PhD in Physics from the University of Loughborough and has prior experience in computational physics, veterinary epidemiology, and financial risk management. O'Hare is the developer of the Broadwick framework for computational epidemiology and has contributed to studies on bovine tuberculosis, sea lice resistance, and social media surveillance in livestock farming. Education: BSc Physics, Mathematics, and Mathematical Physics (University College Cork, 1994) Postgraduate Diploma in Computational Physics (1995) MSc Computational Physics (University of Salford, 1996) PhD in Physics (University of Loughborough, 2007) Research Interests: Epidemiological modeling, spatial disease dynamics, game theory applications in farming systems, computational physics, and phylodynamics. Professional Memberships: Institute of Physics, Edinburgh Mathematical Society. His recent work examines the role of social media in disease surveillance, treatment resistance in pathogens, and the integration of genomic data into disease models. He has presented widely on topics such as zero in mathematics, the history of epidemiological modeling, and the intersection of mathematics and animal behavior. Labs/Teams: Biological Modelling Group, Computational Mathematics and Optimisation Research Group.