جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Arvind Narayananمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• AI Policy
• Societal Impact of Digital Technologies
• Fairness in Machine Learning
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Arvind Narayanan is a Professor of Computer Science at Princeton University and Director of the Center for Information Technology Policy (CITP). His research focuses on the societal impact of digital technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, with emphasis on policy implications, fairness, and privacy. He leads interdisciplinary efforts connecting technical research with real-world policy challenges. Dr. Narayanan earned his Ph.D. from the University of Texas, Austin in 2009. His academic journey has established him as a leading voice in the critical examination of AI systems and their societal consequences. Narayanan's research spans multiple domains where technology intersects with society. His work on AI includes critical analysis of AI capabilities versus marketing claims (AI Snake Oil), fairness in machine learning systems, and the reproducibility crisis in ML-based science. In privacy research, he led the Princeton Web Transparency and Accountability Project which uncovered how companies track users online, developing the OpenWPM tool used in over 100 studies. His early work demonstrated fundamental limits of de-identification techniques and how machine learning reflects cultural stereotypes. His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on demystifying AI capabilities while identifying genuine opportunities and risks. Narayanan's work bridges technical computer science with policy relevance, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based approaches to AI governance. His research increasingly addresses the limitations of prediction systems, the challenges of evaluating AI systems, and the need for transparency in foundation models. Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) Privacy Enhancing Technologies Award (twice recipient) Privacy Papers for Policy Makers Award (three-time recipient) TIME's inaugural list of 100 most influential people in AI 2025 Graduate Mentoring Award Narayanan is recognized as an exceptional mentor, receiving Princeton's Graduate Mentoring Award in 2025. His policy engagement extends to congressional testimony, advisory roles, and frequent media commentary. He has secured significant research funding supporting his work on web transparency, AI policy, and cryptocurrency analysis. His research group has produced influential tools like OpenWPM for web privacy studies and contributed to foundational textbooks on cryptocurrencies and fairness in machine learning. At Princeton, Narayanan leads the Web Transparency and Accountability Project, a major research initiative that has conducted large-scale measurements of online tracking across millions of websites. He also co-founded and directs the CITP's AI Policy Initiative, which brings together researchers from multiple disciplines to address pressing AI governance questions. His work frequently involves collaboration with social scientists, legal scholars, and policymakers to develop practical solutions to technology governance challenges.

Matthew Kayمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Information Visualization
• Uncertainty Communication
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Matthew Kay is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at Northwestern University's School of Communication, with a secondary appointment in Computer Science. He serves as Co-Director of Graduate Studies for the PhD in Technology and Social Behavior program. His research focuses on human-computer interaction and information visualization, specializing in uncertainty communication, usable statistics, and personal informatics. He employs mixed-method approaches including behavioral analysis, interactive system development, and visualization technique evaluation to address real-world data interpretation challenges. Analysis of his recent publications reveals dominant themes in visualization literacy development, uncertainty representation for decision-making, and health informatics applications. His work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical implementations, particularly in educational assessment tools and election forecast visualizations. Professor Kay co-directs the Midwest Uncertainty Collective (MU collective), a research group advancing uncertainty communication methodologies. Previously faculty at the University of Michigan School of Information, he maintains active contributions to visualization tool development including the ggdist R package for uncertainty visualization.

Marya Besharovمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Leadership
• Social Impact
• Hybrid Organizations
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Marya Besharov is a Professor of Organisations and Impact at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, and Academic Director of the Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship. She holds a BA, MA, and PhD from Harvard University, alongside an MBA from Stanford University. Her work focuses on leadership, social impact, and hybrid organizations, advising global entities on balancing social and financial priorities. Education: PhD in Organizational Behavior, Harvard University MA in Sociology, Harvard University BA in Social Studies, Harvard University MBA, Stanford University Research Interests: Dr. Besharov’s research explores how organizations navigate competing goals, particularly in hybrid models like social enterprises. She investigates organizational identity, institutional logics, and leadership frameworks for systemic change. Her findings appear in Administrative Science Quarterly , Harvard Business Review , and Stanford Social Innovation Review . Engagement & Teaching: She leads executive education programs and workshops on leadership and systems change through the Skoll Centre. Her teaching emphasizes contingency-based frameworks for managing organizational complexity. Labs & Initiatives: Academic Director of the Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship, a global hub for social impact education and research.

• Early Childhood Education
• Art Education
• Play-Based Learning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Felicity McArdle is a Professor in the Department of Early Childhood Education within the Faculty of Education at Queensland University of Technology. With a distinguished career spanning over two decades, her work centers on reimagining early childhood pedagogy through critical lenses of social justice, art education, and play-based learning. Her research has significantly influenced Australian early childhood policy and practice. McArdle's research interests demonstrate a consistent commitment to transformative education. She critically examines how art and play function as vehicles for social justice, challenging neoliberal discourses in early childhood education. Her work on refugee children's artistic expression and anti-bias curriculum development reveals her dedication to equity-oriented pedagogy. Through collaborative drawing methodologies and visual research approaches, she has pioneered innovative ways of understanding children's perspectives. Her publication trends reveal a sophisticated evolution from foundational work on visual arts in education (2001-2010) toward increasingly critical examinations of power, policy, and social justice (2011-2021). The consistent citation impact of her work—particularly her 2002 paper 'Early Childhood Art Education: A Palimpsest' with over 13,000 citations—demonstrates her field-defining contributions to reconceptualizing art education as critical praxis. McArdle has held significant editorial roles including co-editing the influential 2013 volume 'Young Children, Pedagogy and the Arts' and serving on the editorial board of Australian Journal of Early Childhood. Her collaborations with leading scholars like Susan Grieshaber, Jennifer Sumsion, and Linda Knight have produced seminal work on intentional teaching and play-based learning. Her research methodology expertise centers on visual and arts-based approaches, particularly collaborative drawing techniques that engage children as active research participants. This methodological innovation reflects her commitment to ethical research practices that honor children's agency while generating meaningful insights about early childhood experiences.

Päivi Erikssonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Innovation Management
• Academic Entrepreneurship
• Collaborative Research
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Päivi Eriksson is a Professor of Management at the University of Eastern Finland (UEF) Business School. She co-leads the Innovation Management research group and coordinates the MSCA Neuro-Innovation PhD Programme (2021-2026) and NOVEL Postdoctoral Programme (2024-2029). Her research focuses on innovation management, academic entrepreneurship, and collaborative research methodologies. She leads the Neuro-Innovation and Impact research team within UEF's neuroscience community (NEURO). Key projects include DATASLEEP (2021-2025), CO-RESEARCH (2022-2026), and Shadows in Paradise (2022-2032). Her work bridges academic research with societal impact through initiatives like the Auria Biobank commercialization. She has authored/co-authored over 150 publications in journals like Journal of Affective Disorders , Qualitative Health Research , and International Journal of Human Resources Development . Eriksson's awards include research council grants and contributions to Elgar's Encyclopedia of Innovation Management . She advises on academic entrepreneurship policies and collaborates with 30+ external partners in healthcare, tech, and industry sectors. Her teaching emphasizes innovation empathy and service design frameworks for customer-centric solutions.

• Sustainability
• Green space in urban environments
• Health and safety in construction
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Aeli Roberts is a Professorial Teaching Fellow at The Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction, University College London, specializing in sustainability, health and safety, and sustainable construction practices. She is a member of BSSC's Centre for Sustainable Governance and Law in the Built Environment, a partnership between UCL and Gatehouse Chambers. Her educational background includes a diverse range of qualifications: PhD from Open University (2004), Bar Vocational Course from BPP Law School (2005), BSc in Construction Management from University College London (2003), MSc from Royal Holloway (1988), BSc from Royal Holloway (1986), and Higher National Diploma from Camberwell College of Art (1990). Initially trained as a chemist, she worked in industry and taught material science to conservation students before transitioning to construction management. Roberts' research focuses on integrating green space within urban environments for environmental and social benefits, health and safety in construction, and sustainable building practices. Her work examines sustainability in small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which employ 85% of UK construction workers, and explores architect-client interactions for sustainable domestic construction. She has conducted comparative studies of health, safety, and well-being in UK and Hong Kong construction industries. Her publication record shows a strong focus on operational failure mitigation, knowledge transfer for safety culture, and the role of building control in sustainable construction. Recent work emphasizes climate change impacts on construction, wellbeing in the industry, and sustainable design integration. Her research bridges academic theory with practical application in the construction sector. Scientific Awards: Significant contributions serving the Design Futures Council's London and Cambridge Think Tank (2012) Roberts has held teaching positions across multiple subject areas including materials science, law, and sustainability. She has developed a third-year module on built asset management, emphasizing the importance of post-occupancy building performance. Her teaching philosophy connects historical building conservation with contemporary sustainability challenges, particularly in the context of upgrading existing housing stock to meet carbon reduction targets. She has been involved in collaborative research projects with organizations including the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI), focusing on eco-design training for the construction supply chain. Her work with the CIC 2050 Group demonstrates engagement with industry-wide sustainability initiatives.

Claudia R. Binderمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban Sustainability
• Transition Research
• Urban Metabolism
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Claudia R. Binder is Full Professor at EPFL's School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering, leading the Laboratory for Human-Environment Relations in Urban Systems (HERUS) since 2016. Previously, she held professorships at the University of Munich (2011-2016), University of Graz (2009-2011), and University of Zurich (2006-2009). She served as Dean of EPFL's ENAC School from 2020-2023 and holds advisory roles with Swiss federal institutions including the Mercator Foundation since 2024. Her academic foundation includes a Biochemistry degree and PhD in Environmental Sciences from ETH Zurich, followed by postdoctoral research at the University of Maryland. This interdisciplinary background underpins her research approach spanning natural and social sciences. Professor Binder's work centers on urban sustainability transitions, examining urban metabolism dynamics through systems science frameworks. She investigates energy-food-transport interdependencies in cities using transdisciplinary methods that integrate material flow analysis, spatial modeling, and socio-technical assessments. Her research particularly emphasizes regulatory mechanisms and transformation drivers in human-environment systems, with case studies across Swiss and global urban contexts. Recent publications reveal evolving focus from foundational urban metabolism studies toward actionable transition strategies. Her 2024-2025 work increasingly addresses social tipping dynamics, circular decarbonization, and spatially explicit waste management, demonstrating methodological innovation through geo-referenced material flow analysis and participatory backcasting frameworks. Key thematic clusters include energy innovation diffusion, plastic waste governance, and demand-side flexibility in residential systems. She actively mentors 7 current PhD candidates while supervising 11 graduates since 2018, with research spanning urban metabolism modeling, sustainability assessment, and transition governance. Her leadership extends to Swiss National Science Foundation committees and National Research Program 71 on energy consumption management. At EPFL, she directs the HERUS laboratory which develops the Sustainability Solution Space methodology for urban assessment. The lab operates at the intersection of data science, environmental engineering, and social theory, maintaining strong field connections in Switzerland, Indonesia, and Germany for empirical validation of transition models.

• Engineering Education
• Diversity and Inclusion in STEM
• Identity Development
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dina Verdín serves as Assistant Professor in Engineering Education Systems and Design at Arizona State University's Polytechnic School, where she leads research on broadening participation in engineering through critical analysis of access and persistence barriers for first-generation, minoritized, and women students at intersectional identity junctions. Her educational foundation includes: Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Purdue University M.S. in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University B.S. in Industrial & Systems Engineering from San José State University Verdín's research program employs asset-based frameworks to examine how funds of knowledge and identity development influence engineering pathways. Her access strand investigates high school exposure barriers through culturally responsive activities that foster engineering interest and agency, while her persistence strand analyzes undergraduate institutional structures affecting identity negotiation and degree completion. This work centers intersectional methodologies to redefine engineering identity beyond traditional norms. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2020-2024) reveals consistent focus on first-generation Latinx students, classroom belonging mechanisms, and funds of knowledge applications. Her work predominantly utilizes mixed-methods approaches within Hispanic Serving Institutions, with growing emphasis on migratory student populations and critical engineering agency development. Her accolades include: NSF Graduate Research Fellowship IEEE Frontiers in Education Best Diversity Paper Award College of Engineering Outstanding Graduate Student Research Award AGEP Distinguished Scholar Award AERA Division D Top 3 In-Progress Research Verdín currently directs multiple NSF-funded initiatives including SAFE Teams (Student Asset-based Approach to Equitable Teams) and Reconceptualizing Community Cultural Wealth in engineering design. Her grants portfolio exceeds $1.3 million as PI/Co-PI, focusing on mastery learning implementation, engineering discipline disparities, and migratory student empowerment through gamified curricula. She teaches core courses in engineering statistics and research methods while mentoring graduate researchers. Her work actively shapes engineering education through community-engaged scholarship that centers student assets and challenges deficit-oriented paradigms in STEM persistence research.

Greg Keoleianمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sustainable Systems
• Renewable Energy
• Life Cycle Assessment
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Greg Keoleian is the Peter M. Wege Endowed Professor of Sustainable Systems at the University of Michigan. He co-founded and directs the Center for Sustainable Systems and co-leads the MI Hydrogen initiative. His research focuses on advancing life cycle assessment (LCA) methodologies to evaluate the sustainability of technologies, products, and systems. Key areas include renewable energy systems (e.g., wind, solar, bioenergy), transportation decarbonization, circular economy frameworks, and food/agricultural systems. He teaches interdisciplinary graduate courses on Sustainable Energy Systems and Industrial Ecology, and co-directs the Engineering Sustainable Systems Dual Degree Program and the Rackham Graduate Certificate Program in Industry Ecology. Research interests emphasize integrating environmental, economic, and social metrics into sustainability assessments. Notable contributions include pioneering LCA models for hydrogen energy systems, vehicle lifecycle optimization, and circular economy pathways for automotive materials. His work spans global and regional scales, addressing challenges such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, optimizing resource efficiency, and promoting sustainable urban infrastructure. Keoleian’s recent work highlights synergies between emerging technologies (e.g., wireless charging, autonomous vehicles) and sustainability goals. He collaborates with policymakers and industry leaders to translate research into actionable strategies for deep decarbonization and circular economy adoption. Initiatives like the State of Michigan Hydrogen Roadmap exemplify his focus on bridging academic research with practical implementation. His interdisciplinary approach ensures comprehensive analysis of energy systems, industrial processes, and consumer behaviors. Keoleian’s teaching and mentorship emphasize systems thinking and cross-sector collaboration. He has shaped curricula that prepare students for leadership roles in sustainable systems design, policy development, and corporate sustainability management. Ongoing projects include optimizing reusable packaging systems, evaluating food waste impacts, and modeling urban energy justice in electric vehicle deployment.

Sophie Whitehouseمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Marketing
• Consumer Behavior
• Creative Industries
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Sophie Whitehouse is a Lecturer in Marketing (Education) at King's Business School, King's College London. She holds a PhD in Marketing, an MA in English Language and Linguistics, and a BA in Management with Marketing from the University of Leicester. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and has been teaching since 2013. PhD in Marketing, University of Leicester MA in English Language and Linguistics, University of Leicester BA in Management with Marketing, University of Leicester Sophie's research centers on marketing in the creative and cultural industries, especially music. She explores consumer culture, authenticity, nostalgia, and the materiality of consumption in a digital age. Her work employs qualitative methodologies and has examined why consumers remain committed to physical formats like vinyl records despite the dominance of digital streaming. Her recent publications reveal a consistent focus on the intersection of marketing, culture, and emotion. She investigates how nostalgia shapes consumption, how record artwork fosters cultural identity, and how pedagogical tools like crib sheets affect student well-being. Her upcoming work extends into collaborative arts research and societal inclusion in higher education. Her scientific contributions have been recognized with the Elsevier Peer Recommendation Prize at the University of Leicester’s Festival of Postgraduate Research. Elsevier Peer Recommendation Prize, University of Leicester’s Festival of Postgraduate Research Sophie has extensive experience supervising undergraduate, Master’s, and MBA dissertations. She is currently open to supervising PhD students whose projects align with her interests in marketing and nostalgia, consumer culture, and the creative industries. While no specific grants are mentioned, her research output and invited talks indicate active scholarly engagement and external collaboration. Sophie is involved in academic events and roundtables such as 'La Pensée Artistique: Artistic Thinking in Consumer Research' and 'The Future of Higher Education,' indicating her integration into research networks and thought leadership in her domain.

Paulo Bliksteinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Technology in teaching and learning
• Learning design
• Computer modeling in Social and Behavioral Sciences
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Paulo Blikstein serves as Associate Professor of Communications, Media and Learning Technology Design at Columbia University. Previously, he was Assistant Professor of Education and (by courtesy) Computer Science at Stanford University and co-founded the Lemann Center for Brazilian Education (2008-2018). Education: Ph.D. in Learning Sciences, Northwestern University (2009) M.A. in Media Arts & Sciences, MIT Media Lab (2002) M.Eng. in Electronic Engineering, University of São Paulo (2000) B.S. in Metallurgical Engineering, University of São Paulo (1998) His research pioneers constructionist learning environments through digital fabrication, educational robotics, and tangible interfaces—focusing on equitable access for underserved communities. Inspired by Paulo Freire and Seymour Papert, he develops open-source tools like the GoGo Board robotics platform and leads the global FabLab@School initiative establishing fabrication labs in schools across four continents. Current work emphasizes multimodal learning analytics to study student interactions in maker-centered classrooms. Publications reveal strong focus on democratizing invention through maker education, with recurring themes in constructionist theory application, multimodal assessment, and context-specific technology adaptation. Brazilian education reform and low-cost computational solutions form significant threads, particularly in 2016-2017 publications. Scientific Awards: Two Google Faculty Awards National Science Foundation Early Career Award (highest U.S. government honor for early-career scientists) Blikstein directs the Transformative Learning Technologies Lab (TLTL) and co-founded Stanford's Center for Educational Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Brazil. His FabLearn conference established the first academic forum on Maker Movement applications in education. While specific grant details aren't listed, the NSF CAREER Award signifies major federal research funding. He spearheads the FabLab@School project deploying advanced fabrication labs in K-12 institutions worldwide and founded the FabLearn conference series. His work integrates teams of engineers, educators, and designers to create scalable solutions for resource-constrained learning environments.

Margarita Boenig-Liptsinمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Social and political aspects of digital technologies
• Identity and citizenship in technological societies
• Ethics of Technology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Margarita Boenig-Liptsin is a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Ethics, Technology and Society at ETH Zurich's Department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences, a position she has held since September 2022. Trained in Science, Technology and Society with dual PhDs from Harvard University (History of Science) and Université Paris-Sorbonne (Philosophy), she brings interdisciplinary expertise to examining the relationship between technology, power, democracy, and ethics. Her research spans several interconnected areas focusing on transformations to human identity and citizenship in relation to information technologies across time and cultures. She investigates the social and political aspects of digital technologies, identity and selfhood in technological societies, ethics of technology, and comparative cultures of innovation. Her work uniquely bridges historical analysis with contemporary ethical concerns, examining how concepts like human dignity evolve alongside technological developments from punch cards to AI governance frameworks. Her recent publications (2023-2025) reveal a strong focus on AI ethics, data justice, and the philosophical implications of algorithmic systems. These works demonstrate her consistent interest in how technology shapes democratic processes, citizenship, and ethical frameworks. Her research shows progression from historical studies of computer literacy programs to contemporary analyses of generative AI's impact on knowledge production and everyday ethics. Her scientific recognition includes: NSF funding for her collaborative project on Silicon Valley's innovation imaginary Mozilla Foundation Responsible Computer Science Challenge grant (2018-2021) Academic Data Science Alliance support (2020-2022) Sorbonne Université's Paris IAS Chair on 'Major Changes' (2021-2022) At ETH Zurich, she leads research and teaching initiatives that build connections between engineering and social sciences. Previously at UC Berkeley, she directed the Human Contexts and Ethics Program, developing the Human Contexts and Ethics component for data science education. Her work consistently emphasizes translating social science theory for diverse audiences and connecting scholarly work to community needs in Zurich, Switzerland, and Europe. She teaches courses including 'Artificial Intelligence and Human Values' and 'Research in Ethics, Technology and Society' for the Fall 2025 semester.

Farha Sattarمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Mathematics Education
• Geoscience Education
• STEM Education
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Dr. Farha Sattar is a Lecturer in Education (Mathematics) at the Faculty of Arts and Society, Charles Darwin University. With over thirty years of teaching experience in Mathematics, Science education, GIS, Remote Sensing, and e-Learning technologies at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, Dr. Sattar brings extensive expertise to her academic role. She holds a PhD in Geospatial Science from Charles Darwin University, focusing on Spatial Mathematical Modelling for 3D Gully Mapping and Erosion Quantification. Her educational background includes: PhD in Geospatial Science (Three Dimensional Gully Mapping and Erosion Quantification within a Geoinformatics Framework), Charles Darwin University (2012) Prior academic experience at several Asian and European universities Dr. Sattar's research spans multiple interdisciplinary fields with a strong focus on the intersection of education and technology. Her primary research interests include Mathematics Education, STEM Education, Geoscience Education, Spatial Mathematical Modelling, Drone Technology, Remote Sensing, Geographic Information Systems, and Innovative Pedagogies such as experiential learning and inquiry-based approaches. She has developed expertise in cognitive development, particularly in fostering critical and creative thinking skills through iSTEM approaches. An analysis of Dr. Sattar's recent publications reveals a consistent trajectory toward integrating emerging technologies like drones, augmented reality, and geospatial artificial intelligence into educational contexts. Her work demonstrates a progression from foundational geospatial research on erosion mapping to innovative applications in STEM education. Recent publications increasingly focus on drone technology for educational purposes, spatial data infrastructure for policy development, and computational thinking development through technology-enhanced learning. Dr. Sattar has received numerous accolades for her contributions to education and research: NT Science Week Awards – Inspired NT STEM Hero of the Year award (2021) Long Service Recognition Award (2023) Finalist, CDU Alumni Award (2023) Multiple Best Presentation Awards (2008, 2010, 2017) Australian College of Educators - 2021 College Medal Nominee As a supervisor, Dr. Sattar mentors postgraduate research students including Ayesha Farhan, who is working on "A Framework for Cognitive Development: Fostering Critical and Creative Thinking Skills, Using iSTEM Approach." She actively secures research funding through various projects such as "DBELaSTEM: Drone-Based Experiential Learning and STEM Education," "STEM_D & VR: Youth STEM Learning and Empowerment with Drones and VR," and "CodProg Drone Lab." Her research is supported by grants from NT Government projects and other external funding sources. Dr. Sattar leads the CodProg Drone Lab, an innovative research space exploring drone technology applications in education. She is a certified drone pilot and aeronautical radio operator, which enables her to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical applications. Her work with the "Flying Forward: Drones, STEM Equity, and Indigenous Empowerment" initiative demonstrates her commitment to community engagement and addressing educational disparities through technology.

Shu Yangمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Causal inference
• Missing data analysis
• High-dimensional statistics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Shu Yang is an Associate Professor of Statistics at North Carolina State University (NC State), specializing in causal inference, missing data analysis, and biostatistics. She holds a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics and Statistics from Iowa State University and has held roles including Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard University and Assistant Professor at NC State. Her research focuses on developing statistical methods for observational and clinical studies, particularly in healthcare and environmental applications. Education: Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics and Statistics from Iowa State University (2014) B.Sc. in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics from Beijing Normal University (2009) Research Interests: Dr. Yang’s work addresses challenges in causal inference, including longitudinal data analysis, missing data imputation, and high-dimensional statistics. She applies these methods to environmental health, cardiovascular diseases, HIV infection, and cancer research. Her team also explores spatial statistics and data integration techniques. Awards: 2025: Think, Collaborate & Do Ideation Award 2024: COPSS Emerging Leader Award, Cavell Brownie Mentoring Award 2022: University Faculty Scholar 2018: Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award Grants & Advising: She leads funded projects on causal inference methods in environmental health, sepsis detection, and marine protected areas. She advises over 20 Ph.D. students and postdocs, focusing on causal methods, data integration, and healthcare analytics.

Mirko Hornungمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Aircraft Design
• Aviation Technology
• Aerospace Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Mirko Hornung is a Professor of Aircraft Design at the TUM School of Engineering and Design, Technische Universität München. His research focuses on conceptual aircraft design, integration of propulsion systems, and evaluation of aviation technologies in operational contexts. Education and Career: PhD in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of the Bundeswehr (2003), awarded a research prize for work on reusable space transport systems. 2003–2009: Worked at Airbus Group (EADS) on military air systems, propulsion integration, and program management. Executive Director of Research & Technology at Bauhaus Luftfahrt, a think tank for long-term aviation developments. Research Interests: Aircraft design optimization, including hybrid energy systems, electric propulsion, and UAV technologies. Environmental sustainability in aviation, such as hydrogen-powered aircraft and lifecycle assessment. Aerodynamic and structural analysis, including flutter suppression and composite materials. Key Publications Highlight Trends: Focus on hybrid-electric and hydrogen propulsion for reducing environmental impact. Advancements in UAV design, including morphing wings and autonomous systems. Integration of AI-driven tools for propulsion optimization and lifecycle analysis. Scientific Awards: EADS Promotion Award (1995) Research Prize for Thesis on Reusable Space Transport Systems (2003) Advising & Grants: Directs research at Bauhaus Luftfahrt, collaborating on future aviation concepts. Engaged in interdisciplinary projects like FLEXOP UAV demonstrator and Ce-Liner eMobility studies. Labs/Teams: Active in the Aircraft Design Professorship at TUM and leadership roles at Bauhaus Luftfahrt, focusing on next-generation aviation technologies.