جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Laura K. Reidمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Database Systems
• Cybersecurity
• Access Control
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Laura K. Reid is a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at Western University, affiliated with the Faculty of Science. She holds an Honors Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Mathematics from Western University, a Bachelor of Education from Althouse College, and a Master of Science in databases. With over 20 years of experience, she has taught diverse class sizes (15-400 students) across all academic levels. She served as Undergraduate Chair of Computer Science, Computer Science Outreach Chair, and Faculty of Science Outreach Chair. Her academic focus spans database systems security, role-based access control, and computer science education innovation. She has pioneered blended learning approaches in programming courses. Her professional engagements include extensive outreach initiatives promoting STEM education. Notable contributions include foundational work on integrating role-based security with relational databases (1990s) and recent pedagogical research on blended learning challenges. Though no specific awards are listed, her extensive teaching portfolio highlights her dedication to education.

Dara Stanleyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biodiversity
• Ecology
• Conservation Biology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Dara Stanley is an Associate Professor in the School of Agriculture and Food Science at University College Dublin, and a member of the Earth Institute. Her research focuses on biodiversity, pollinator ecology, pesticide impacts, and sustainable agriculture. She holds a BA (Mod) in Botany from Trinity College Dublin (2008) and a PhD in pollinator ecology from the same institution (2013). Her postdoctoral work at Royal Holloway, University of London (2013–2015) and University of KwaZulu-Natal (2016) explored pesticide effects on bees and plant-pollinator dynamics. She leads major projects like PROTECTS (DAFM-funded) and SUSPOLL (SFI-funded), investigating pesticide impacts on ecosystems and sustainable pollination. She is actively involved in science communication through Soapbox Science and has received awards including the Founders Prize (2021) and SFI Early Career Award (2021). Research Interests: Plant-pollinator interactions Pesticide exposure and behavior Climate change effects on pollinators Sustainable agricultural practices Grants and Projects: PROTECTS: Evaluating pesticide non-target impacts (2018–2022) SUSPOLL: Sustainable pollination in changing environments (2018–2022) FunProd: Functional diversity and food production (2019–2024) Awards: Marsh Award for Early Career Entomology (2018) Founders Prize (2021)

Michael Hammerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Accountability
• Governance
• Organisational Development
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Michael Hammer serves as a Senior Honorary Research Fellow at Keele University's School of Humanities and Social Sciences, where he focuses on governance and accountability frameworks for international organizations engaged in global public goods provision. His affiliation includes collaboration with the ROCsalt research network, which examines sustainable development and organizational regulation across climate, environmental, and health sectors. His academic foundation spans Geography, African History, and Urban Planning, cultivated through studies in Hamburg (Germany) and Dakar (Senegal). This interdisciplinary background informs his analysis of institutional adaptation in complex global systems. Hammer's research centers on accountability mechanisms within transnational governance, particularly investigating how NGOs and intergovernmental bodies navigate sustainable development challenges. His work emphasizes organizational transformation in response to climate crises and health security threats, employing critical analysis of self-regulation frameworks and stakeholder engagement models. Key contributions explore the intersection of policy advocacy with ethical oversight in global civil society. Analysis of his 2019-2025 publications reveals consistent methodological rigor across political science, public health, and environmental governance disciplines. Recurring themes include institutional adaptation to 'grand challenges,' EU transparency mechanisms for NGOs, and climate-health system integration. His scholarship demonstrates strong interdisciplinary synthesis, connecting human rights frameworks with sustainable development imperatives through longitudinal case studies. While no specific scientific awards are documented in the source material, Hammer's sustained publication record in high-impact venues like Health Policy and Edward Elgar publications reflects scholarly recognition. His editorial roles and European Parliament-commissioned studies further validate his expertise in accountability systems. Professional leadership defines Hammer's career trajectory, including executive roles at Amnesty International (Africa Director), Greenpeace International (Board member 2008-2021), and the One World Trust (Executive Director). He currently operates as an independent organizational development consultant while coordinating the ROCsalt network, maintaining active involvement in global governance debates through parliamentary oversight initiatives and NGO accountability frameworks. The ROCsalt network functions as Hammer's primary research infrastructure, facilitating collaborative evaluation of regulatory approaches for organizations delivering global public goods. This platform enables cross-institutional analysis of accountability innovations, particularly examining how climate and health governance structures adapt to emerging geopolitical and environmental pressures.

Chung Hwan Kimمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computer Systems Security
• Cyber-Physical Security
• Software Security
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Chung Hwan Kim is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at UT Dallas' Erik Jonsson School of Engineering. His research focuses on system security, including embedded systems protection, trusted execution environments, and automated bug detection. He directs the Software & Systems Security Laboratory and holds affiliated appointments in Electrical Engineering. Key research areas include developing compartmentalization techniques for embedded devices (TZ-DATASHIELD), securing GPU computations via CPU enclaves, and fuzzing methods for autonomous driving systems. His publications demonstrate consistent innovation in hardware-assisted security and vulnerability detection. Dr. Kim received the UT Dallas New Faculty Research Award (2021) and was a CSAW Best Paper Finalist (2018). His industry experience includes prior work at NEC Labs developing security solutions for enterprise systems.

Robert H Dengمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Applied cryptography
• Data security and privacy
• Mobile and wireless security
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Robert H. Deng is a distinguished academic and researcher at Singapore Management University's School of Computing and Information Systems, where he serves as Professor of Computer Science and Deputy Dean for Faculty & Research. With a PhD from Illinois Institute of Technology (1985), he has established himself as a leading authority in cybersecurity, data privacy, and applied cryptography. His research interests span applied cryptography, data security and privacy, mobile and wireless network security, trusted computing, and system security. Professor Deng has published extensively in top-tier security venues, with over 600 publications listed in DBLP. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications, particularly in the domains of IoT security, blockchain systems, and privacy-preserving technologies. Professor Deng has received numerous prestigious awards, including the National Day Award (Public Administration Medal Silver) in 2020, the AXA Chair Professor of Cybersecurity (2017-2025), and the Lee Kuan Yew Fellow for Research Excellence at SMU in 2006. His recent publications demonstrate continued leadership in emerging areas like post-quantum cryptography, federated learning security, and hardware-assisted security systems. His research group has produced significant work on secure authentication protocols, privacy-preserving data analytics, and robust cryptographic systems for real-world applications. National Day Award, Public Administration Medal (Silver), 2020 AXA Chair Professor of Cybersecurity, AXA Research Fund, 2017-2025 Distinguished & Best Paper Awards at NDSS, ESORICS, IEEE ICPADS, etc. Asia-Pacific Information Security Leadership Achievements (ISLA), 2010 Lee Kuan Yew Fellow for Research Excellence, SMU, 2006 University Outstanding Researcher, National University of Singapore, 1999 As a research advisor, Professor Deng has mentored numerous students including SUN Bing. His active participation in the research community is evidenced by recent keynotes at major conferences including DSPP 2024 on post-quantum cryptography and ASIACCS 2024 on client-side encryption. His research group maintains strong industry connections and receives significant funding for cutting-edge security research.

Nicola Fosterمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Marine Biology
• Coral Reef Ecology
• Conservation Biology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Nicola Foster is a Lecturer in Marine Biology at the University of Plymouth, affiliated with the School of Biological and Marine Sciences within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. Her research focuses on coral populations across shallow, mesophotic, and deep-sea environments, investigating diversity, community structure, larval dispersal, and conservation implications. Current projects include studying mesophotic reefs in the British Indian Ocean Territory and the DeepLinks initiative exploring deep-sea connectivity. Her work integrates molecular techniques, modeling, and ecological analysis to address marine conservation challenges. Teaching responsibilities include leading the BSc Marine Biology and Oceanography program and instructing courses on marine conservation, ecology, and field methodologies. She supervises undergraduate and postgraduate students annually, with notable advisees including Clara Diaz (PhD) and Katie Long (MRes). Research interests emphasize the role of depth gradients, thermocline dynamics, and climate change impacts on marine ecosystems. Recent studies highlight mesophotic coral resilience, ecosystem responses to extreme climatic events, and technological advancements in marine biodiversity monitoring, such as image databases and automated identification systems. No scientific awards are explicitly listed. Her contributions span interdisciplinary collaboration, with a focus on ecological coherence in marine protected areas and bridging social-ecological conservation strategies.

Natalija Vlajicمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Network and information security
• Communication systems and network protocols
• Cybersecurity of industrial systems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Natalija Vlajic is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at York University's Lassonde School of Engineering. She holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Ottawa and an M.Sc. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Manitoba. Dr. Vlajic is a highly accomplished researcher with over 80 publications in international conferences and journals, specializing in cybersecurity with a focus on industrial control systems. Her primary research interests include network and information security, communication systems and network protocols, cybersecurity of industrial systems, machine learning applications in security, and system performance evaluation. She has made significant contributions to the understanding of security risk management, bot and DDoS attacks, user privacy, IoT security, and sensor networks. Her work bridges theoretical security concepts with practical applications in critical infrastructure protection. Dr. Vlajic's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on Industrial Control Systems security, particularly addressing vulnerabilities through innovative approaches like risk-based cryptoperiod optimization, attack tree modeling using MITRE ATT&CK framework, and advanced bot detection techniques. Her research combines traditional security methodologies with machine learning and data analytics to develop more robust protection mechanisms for critical infrastructure. NSERC University Faculty Award Faculty-Wide Excellence in Teaching Award Departmental Mildred Baptist Teaching Award Best Poster Award at ACM/IEEE ICCPS (2023) Best Paper Award at HoTSoS (2018) Dr. Vlajic actively mentors graduate students including Gabriele Cianfarani, Melina Najimi, Stefan Petrovic, Shadi Sadeghpour, Daniel Brown, and Jazdeep Sarai. Her research group has received significant recognition, with students presenting at major conferences like GradCon hosted by Waterloo's Cybersecurity and Privacy Institute. She serves as a co-editor for the IEEE Communications Magazine special issue on Security of Communication Protocols in Industrial Control Systems. Her research is conducted through the Security Research at York (SecRAY) initiative, focusing on practical security solutions for industrial systems, web applications, and IoT environments. The group maintains strong industry connections and collaborates on real-world security challenges, particularly in the domain of critical infrastructure protection.

• Plant Ecology
• Conservation Biology
• Global Environmental Change
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kerry Brown is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography, Geology and the Environment at Kingston University's Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment. She holds a PhD in Ecology and Evolution from Stony Brook University and conducts research on global environmental change impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem function. Her fieldwork spans tropical forests in Madagascar and Puerto Rico, and temperate peatlands in the UK and Spain. Research integrates multi-scale ecological data to understand biodiversity responses to anthropogenic pressures. Current projects investigate trait-based approaches for ecosystem reconstruction, drought tolerance in tropical trees, and conservation strategies for endangered primates. Dr. Brown contributes to large-scale ecological initiatives including the TRY Plant Trait Database and develops methodologies for assessing ecosystem changes across temporal scales.

• Software Engineering
• IT Security
• Cloud Systems Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Diomidis Spinellis is a Professor at the Department of Management Science and Technology, Athens University of Economics and Business. He is a leading researcher in software engineering, IT security, and cloud systems engineering, with over 300 publications and 10,000 citations. He has authored award-winning books including Code Reading , Code Quality: The Open Source Perspective , and Effective Debugging: 66 Specific Ways to Debug Software and Systems (2016). As a Senior Member of ACM and IEEE, he served as Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Software (2015–2018) and contributed to open-source tools like CScout, UMLGraph, and dgsh. Award-winning author in software engineering Developer of critical open-source tools Editorial leadership in IEEE Software Contributor to macOS and BSD Unix His research spans code quality, software evolution, security, and developer productivity. Articles highlight Unix modernization, AI-assisted coding, dependency analysis, and incident management. He has served on the IEEE Computer Society Board of Governors and holds degrees from Imperial College London (MEng, PhD). Scientific contributions include open-source datasets (e.g., VulinOSS, Alexandria3k) and innovative tools for software analysis. His work bridges academic research and industrial practice, with case studies on Eclipse, Android APIs, and ING’s incident management.

Kurt Rohloffمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cybersecurity
• Homomorphic Encryption
• Lattice-Based Cryptography
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Kurt Rohloff is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). He serves as the founding director of the NJIT Cybersecurity Research Center, focusing on advanced cryptographic techniques such as homomorphic encryption, lattice-based cryptography, and secure computing. With a background in electrical engineering from the University of Michigan (Ph.D., 2004) and Georgia Tech (B.E., 1999), his career includes prior roles as a DARPA Program Investigator in industry before joining academia. His research emphasizes practical implementations of privacy-preserving technologies, including open-source libraries like PALISADE and OpenFHE , which enable secure computation on encrypted data. Key areas of contribution include FPGA-accelerated homomorphic encryption, proxy re-encryption systems, and applications in healthcare, telecommunications, and distributed computing. He has led workshops such as WAHC (Workshop on Encrypted Computing and Applied Homomorphic Cryptography), fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. Rohloff’s work bridges theoretical cryptography with real-world challenges, addressing scalability, performance optimization, and usability of secure computing frameworks. His innovations target use cases like encrypted genome analysis, privacy-preserving AI, and secure data sharing across distributed networks.

Farah Chancharyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Computer Science
• Cloud Computing
• Data Structures
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Farah Chanchary is a Lecturer and Lab/Course Coordinator at the School of Computer Science, Carleton University. She specializes in areas such as data structures, cloud computing, and educational technologies. Her work spans algorithm design, privacy in advertising, and challenges in e-learning, particularly in Saudi Arabia. She coordinates laboratory and course activities, supporting academic infrastructure. Research Interests: - Data Structures and Algorithms - Cloud Computing and Migration - Privacy-Preserving Models in Advertising - E-Learning Readiness and Challenges - Machine Learning Applications (Neural Networks, Genetic Algorithms) - Geometric Query Processing Publications Trends: Her recent work focuses on efficient data structures for window queries, privacy concerns in online advertising, and cloud computing challenges. Earlier research includes studies on e-learning adoption in Saudi Arabia and neural network applications in rainfall forecasting. No awards or grants are listed. She has no documented advisees. She manages laboratory facilities and course coordination in the School of Computer Science.

• Evacuation Modeling
• Maritime Safety
• Human Factors Analysis
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Steven Deere is a Lecturer in Evacuation and Circulation Modelling at the School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences, University of Greenwich. He completed his undergraduate degree in Mathematics and Computing (2004) and PhD in maritime evacuation analysis at the same institution. His research integrates human factors with evacuation modeling, focusing on maritime safety, high-rise construction sites, and security scenarios. He has contributed to EU-funded projects including SAFEGUARD and FIREPROOF, developing validation protocols for evacuation models. His work emphasizes thermal protective equipment efficiency in polar waters, cultural influences on evacuation behavior, and dynamic signage systems. Articles demonstrate consistent focus on experimental validation of evacuation models across naval, construction, and public venue contexts. He teaches database design and EXODUS software modeling courses while conducting consultancy for passenger vessel safety assessments with organizations including the MoD.

Jaewon Ohمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Digital Mental Health
• Depression Epidemiology
• Cognitive Decline
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jaewon Oh is Assistant Professor of Health Psychology in the Department of Psychology at the University of Utah's College of Social and Behavioral Science. His research develops and evaluates digital mental health interventions while investigating epidemiological patterns of depression, anxiety, and cognitive decline across global populations. Dr. Oh's work employs advanced statistical methods to analyze large-scale databases, identifying biomarkers and risk factors for mental health disorders. Recent studies validate digital screening tools for depression and insomnia, examine physical indicators of psychological distress, and investigate transdiagnostic approaches to mental healthcare. His publications demonstrate strong focus on technological innovations in mental health, including digital cognitive behavioral therapy platforms, mobile screening applications, and telehealth delivery models. This work addresses mental health disparities through accessible, technology-enabled interventions. Dr. Oh mentors students in quantitative research methods and maintains international collaborations examining cross-cultural patterns in mental health epidemiology and digital intervention efficacy.

Johan Olofssonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Arctic Ecosystems
• Climate Change Ecology
• Herbivore-Plant Interactions
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Johan Olofsson is a Professor at the Department of Ecology and Environmental Science, Umeå University. His research focuses on Arctic ecosystems, particularly the interactions between climate, vegetation, and herbivores like lemmings and reindeer. He leads the 'Terrestrial ecology' research group and has conducted fieldwork in Abisko, northern Sweden for nearly three decades. Key methodologies include herbivore exclusion enclosures, drone-based vegetation mapping, and camera trap monitoring. Research interests include winter ecosystem dynamics, climate change impacts, and herbivore effects on tundra biodiversity. Current projects examine circumpolar herbivore influences, mechanisms of ecosystem function alteration, and spatial/temporal scaling of herbivore effects. Notable methods involve UAVs for vegetation analysis and deep learning for ecological impact assessments. Recent publications highlight earthworm invasions' carbon impacts, UAV applications in ant mound mapping, and reindeer grazing's role in mitigating climate-driven vegetation shifts. His work bridges field observations with large-scale synthesis datasets to address Arctic environmental challenges. Grants and collaborations support circumpolar studies and permafrost research. He heads the 'Do reindeer protect arctic diversity in a changing climate' project (2023-2025). His lab focuses on advancing understanding of Arctic ecosystem resilience through interdisciplinary approaches.

Noemi Polgarمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus
• Glucose Uptake Regulation
• Fatty Acid Metabolism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Noemi Polgar is an Assistant Professor at the John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, within the Department of Anatomy, Biochemistry & Physiology. Her research focuses on mechanisms underlying type-2 diabetes, particularly glucose and fatty acid uptake regulation in skeletal muscle, and the role of exercise in improving metabolic health. She investigates the exocyst complex's role in cellular trafficking and its implications for kidney and metabolic disorders. Previously, she contributed to genetic studies of neurofibromatosis and Rett syndrome in Hungary before joining the University of Hawaii in 2012. Her work bridges molecular mechanisms with clinical applications, addressing health disparities in Pacific Islander communities. Education: PhD in Biotechnology and Genetics from the University of Szeged, Hungary Research Interests: Polgar's lab explores insulin resistance, exercise-mediated metabolic pathways, and exocyst-mediated trafficking in diabetes. Key areas include: GLUT4 transporter regulation in skeletal muscle Exocyst's role in fatty acid translocase (CD36) trafficking Mechanisms of insulin-independent glucose uptake Genetic and environmental factors in metabolic syndrome Publications: Her recent work emphasizes exocyst's role in glucose homeostasis (2021), fatty acid transport (2022), and renal epithelial biology (2019). Earlier studies include genetic analyses of inflammatory bowel disease (2012) and Rett syndrome databases (2012). Labs/Teams: Leads the Polgar Lab, part of the Diabetes COBRE grant-funded research group, focusing on translational diabetes research.