جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Adam Runionsمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Computational Modeling
• Developmental Biology
• Computer Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Adam Runions is a researcher in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Calgary, leading the MPG Partner Group in computational analysis of leaf development through collaborative work with Miltos Tsiantis. His group is embedded in the Graphics Cluster, focusing on interdisciplinary problems at the intersection of computer science and developmental biology. University of Calgary - Department of Computer Science MPG Partner Group (2022) Graphics Cluster affiliation His research explores computational modeling and analysis of plant form and development across multiple scales, integrating geometric modeling, physically-based simulation, and computer-aided design. Key themes include plant morphogenesis, self-organization of natural forms, and cross-disciplinary applications in computer graphics and animation. Recent publications emphasize plant development (leaf shape, bark patterning), mathematical modeling (auxin-driven patterning), and geometric techniques (subdivision surfaces, PUPs). Collaborations span institutions like the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research. Scientific Awards Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Best Paper Award (International Conference on Cyberworlds 2015) Best Student Paper Award (Computer Graphics International 2011) The group actively recruits BSc, MSc, and PhD students with backgrounds in computer science and mathematics for projects on plant form simulation and digital content creation. Research integrates evolutionary biology, biomechanical modeling, and computational techniques.

Syed Hani Hassan Abidiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Virology
• Immunology
• Viral Oncology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Syed Hani Hassan Abidi is an Associate Professor at the Department of Biomedical Sciences , School of Medicine , Nazarbayev University , Kazakhstan. His research integrates virology , immunology , viral oncology , and bioinformatics , with a focus on HIV molecular epidemiology , viral evolution , and drug resistance . He has led international projects across Pakistan, Kenya, Afghanistan, and Kazakhstan, and is recognized for innovative teaching and MOOC development. Education: PhD in Virology and Immunology Research Interests: His laboratory employs bioinformatics (machine learning, AI), genomics , and proteomics to study HIV phylodynamics , viral co-infections , and oncogenic viruses like EBV in prostate cancer. He also explores microbiome-immunity interactions and designs antiviral drugs/vaccines . Recent Research Trends: His 2025 publications emphasize COVID-19 immunopathology , HIV/syphilis epidemiology in Pakistan , and particle physics contributions via ATLAS , showcasing interdisciplinary impact. Awards & Recognition: Outstanding Teachers Award (2019, Aga Khan University) Fellowship of Higher Education (UK, 2022) Teaching & Grants: He pioneered Pakistan’s first MOOC on Computer-Based Drug Discovery (2014) and received a 2022 SoTL grant for MOOC-based molecular biology education. His teaching integrates animations , films , and flipped classrooms . Collaborations & Labs: Leads projects on HIV drug resistance , HCV genomics in Kazakhstan , and AI-driven dementia diagnostics (Kazakh Brain Atlas). His lab collaborates with global institutions to advance viral disease surveillance and therapeutic innovation .

Björn Corziliusمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Solid-state NMR Spectroscopy
• Dynamic Nuclear Polarization (DNP)
• Biomolecular Chemistry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Björn Corzilius is a University Professor (W2) of Physical Chemistry at the University of Rostock, Germany, leading the Corzilius group. His research focuses on solid-state NMR spectroscopy, dynamic nuclear polarization (DNP), and applications in biomolecules and materials. He holds affiliations with the Leibniz Institute for Catalysis (LIKAT) and serves on multiple academic boards, including the transregional Collaborative Research Center TRR 386 and the journal Magnetic Resonance . Education: 1999: Studies of Chemistry, TU Darmstadt 2005: Diploma in Physical Chemistry (TU Darmstadt) 2008: Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry (TU Darmstadt) Research Interests: Solid-state NMR, DNP for sensitivity enhancement, paramagnetic metal ions, biomolecular dynamics, and method development. His work bridges theoretical and experimental approaches to advance structural and functional studies of complex systems like proteins, nucleic acids, and catalytic materials. Recent Article Trends: Focus on DNP applications in biomolecular interfaces, novel polarizing agents (e.g., Gd(III) complexes), and methodological advancements like serial polarization transfer and electron-decoupled DNP. Contributions span inorganic chemistry, materials science, and biophysical systems. Awards: Emmy Noether Fellowship (2012) Felix Bloch Lecture (2016) Regitze M. Vold Memorial Prize (2017) Best Ph.D. Supervision (2018) Grants & Labs: Principal Investigator of the Emmy Noether Group (2013–2019), now leading the DNP research team at the University of Rostock. Collaborates closely with LIKAT on catalytic and materials projects. His group actively develops open-access publishing platforms like Magnetic Resonance and hosts international conferences. Labs/Teams: The Corzilius group at the Institute of Chemistry (Rostock) specializes in NMR method development and applications. Associated with LIKAT for interdisciplinary catalysis research.

Stefanie Muellerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Computational Fabrication
• 3D Printing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Stefanie Mueller is the TIBCO Career Development Associate Professor at MIT's Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department, with joint affiliation in Mechanical Engineering. She leads the HCI Engineering Group at the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL), focusing on advancing fabrication techniques through hardware/software innovations that enable novel object interactions. Develops computational fabrication methods combining photochromic dyes, lenticular lenses, birefringent materials, and optical illusions Co-chaired ACM CHI 2023 and ACM UIST 2020 program committees Recipients of 9 MIT EECS Best Undergraduate Researcher Awards among mentees Her research spans four key directions: Appearance-changing Objects: Photo-Chromeleon (ACM UIST 2019), Lenticular Objects (ACM UIST 2021), and Polagons (ACM CHI 2023) demonstrate reprogrammable surfaces through advanced materials and optical engineering. Tracking Systems: InfraredTags (ACM CHI 2022) and G-ID (ACM CHI 2020) enable passive object tracking via infrared markers and slicing artifacts. Embedded Sensing: MechSense (ACM CHI 2023) and Sprayable User Interfaces (ACM CHI 2020) integrate sensing capabilities into complex geometries. Curved Surface Prototyping: FlexBoard (ACM CHI 2023) and CurveBoard (ACM CHI 2020) develop specialized tools for non-planar electronics. Her recent publications focus on functionality segmentation (UIST 2023), fluorescent markers (UIST 2023), and machine-knitted haptics (UIST 2023). These works combine machine learning, material science, and interactive design principles to push fabrication boundaries. Scientific recognition includes: 2022 MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35 2020 Microsoft Research Faculty Fellowship 2020 Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship 2019 ACM UIST Best Paper Award 2019 NSF CAREER Award 2018 MIT EECS Outstanding Educator Award 2017 Forbes 30 Under 30 in Science Mentoring 9 PhD students and over 20 master's students, her lab has produced 20+ publications at top HCI conferences. She redesigned MIT's 6.810 Engineering Interactive Technologies course during the pandemic, maintaining hands-on learning through home electronics kits and Slack-based collaboration.

• Behavioral Economics
• Inequality Origins
• Early Childhood Development
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Armin Falk is a Professor of Economics at the University of Bonn, leading the BonnEconLab since 2004 and co-founding the briq Institute on Behavior & Inequality. He holds affiliations with the IZA, DIW, CEPR, and Max-Planck-Institut. His research focuses on behavioral economics, exploring how social preferences like fairness and trust influence decision-making, and investigates early childhood development's role in inequality. Falk has received prestigious awards, including the Leibniz Prize and Yrjö Jahnsson Award. His work combines lab experiments, field studies, and representative data analysis. Education includes a PhD in Economics from the University of Zurich after studies in Economics, Philosophy, and History at the University of Cologne. Key research highlights include global climate action support studies (Nature Climate Change, 2024), socioeconomic disparities in child development (JPE, 2021), and global economic preferences surveys (QJE, 2018). He co-authored the book *Warum es so schwer ist, ein guter Mensch zu sein* to popularize behavioral economics. Awards include recognition for contributions to behavioral and development economics. Mentoring programs like *Balu und Du* aim to reduce educational inequality. His work bridges academic research with public discourse through media contributions and policy engagement.

• Forest Ecology
• Global Change Biology
• Root Ecology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Ina Christin Meier serves as Head of Department and Head of Research Unit for Functional Forest Ecology at the University of Hamburg, within the Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences. She is affiliated with the Institute of Wood Sciences (Institut für Holzwissenschaften) in the Department of Biology, where she leads research on forest ecosystem responses to global environmental changes at Ohnhorststrasse 18, 22609 Hamburg. Dr. Meier's research focuses on the impacts of global change factors —including increasing atmospheric CO 2 concentration, summer drought, nitrogen deposition, and intensified management—on the biogeochemistry and biodiversity of temperate, boreal, Mediterranean, and global forest biomes. Her work spans functional ecology of forest trees and grasslands , interactions between roots, mycorrhizal fungi and soil , ecophysiology , and long-term changes in forest ecosystems . She has made significant contributions to understanding root carbon allocation, tropical forest responses to climate change, and the role of mycorrhizal relationships in forest ecosystems. Analysis of Dr. Meier's publication record reveals a strong emphasis on belowground ecology and global change biology , with particular attention to root systems across diverse biomes. Her research bridges plant physiology, ecosystem ecology, and climate science, often synthesizing data from multiple studies to identify broader patterns. She frequently investigates how carbon allocation to root exudates affects soil sequestration and drought response, and has developed important frameworks for understanding root trait responses to multiple global change drivers. Dr. Meier actively collaborates with international research teams across continents. Her work on Nature's Contributions to People has demonstrated that securing essential ecosystem services requires maintaining at least 20-25% semi-natural habitat in human-modified landscapes. She also investigates the chemical complexity of root exudates and their ecological significance, contributing methodological advances to this challenging area of research.

Marina Albertiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban Ecology
• Environmental Planning
• Ecosystem Dynamics
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Marina Alberti is a Professor of Urban and Environmental Planning at the University of Washington, affiliated with the Department of Urban Design and Planning. She directs the Interdisciplinary Ph.D. Program in Urban Design and Planning and leads the Urban Ecology Research Laboratory. Her expertise lies in studying the interactions between urban development patterns and ecosystem dynamics, focusing on resilience, socio-ecological innovation, and biocomplexity. Her research emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to urban ecological problems, with a strong focus on Geographic Information Systems (GIS), land cover change, and environmental performance metrics. She has developed simulation models integrating urban development and ecological processes, supported by NSF, NOAA, and Washington state grants. NSF Biocomplexity Program Grant : Developing simulation models for urban-ecological integration. Washington State Department of Transportation Grant : Remote sensing for impervious surface estimation. NOAA/Washington Department of Ecology Grant : GIS analysis of land use and shoreline habitats. Her work spans urban planning, ecological assessment, and policy-making, with a methodological emphasis on GIS, remote sensing, and land use dynamics. She has contributed extensively to journals like International Regional Science Review , Urban Ecosystems , and BioScience , addressing topics such as urban gradients, biodiversity, and environmental sustainability. Alberti's teaching includes Urban Ecology, Environmental Planning, GIS, and advanced research design, reflecting her commitment to training the next generation of urban ecologists.

Larissa Schlegel-Papeمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Poultry Science
• Animal Welfare
• Stress Assessment in Chickens
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Larissa Schlegel-Pape serves as a Scientific Associate at the Department for Ornamental and Pedigree Poultry within the Farm Animal Clinic of Freie Universität Berlin's Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. Her work focuses on developing innovative methods for assessing chicken welfare through the creation of the "Stressed Chicken Scale," which aims to systematically identify stress indicators in poultry. Her research interests center on animal welfare science, specifically stress assessment in chickens using both behavioral observation and computer vision technology. She investigates how body posture, movement patterns, and other visual indicators can reliably signal discomfort or stress in poultry, with the goal of creating practical assessment tools for veterinarians and poultry farmers. Her work bridges veterinary medicine, ethology, and technological innovation, contributing to refinement research (one of the 3Rs principles) in animal husbandry. Analysis of her publications reveals a strong focus on developing and validating the Stressed Chicken Scale across multiple contexts. Her work spans methodological development, practical implementation studies, and technological integration with computer vision systems. The research demonstrates progression from conceptual framework to validation studies and practical application, with increasing sophistication in assessment techniques and broader implications for animal welfare standards in poultry farming. Schlegel-Pape actively collaborates with the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) and participates in interdisciplinary projects involving artificial intelligence applications in agriculture. She presents her findings regularly at major German veterinary conferences including the DVG (Deutsche Veterinärmedizinische Gesellschaft) events, DACh Epidemiology conferences, and specialized poultry medicine gatherings. Her work contributes significantly to advancing animal welfare assessment methodologies and promoting refinement in poultry husbandry practices.

Ernst Maugمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Corporate Finance
• Corporate Governance
• Executive Compensation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ernst Maug, Ph.D. is Professor of Corporate Finance at the University of Mannheim Business School, where he has held a faculty position since February 2006. He has served in significant leadership roles including Associate Dean for Research and director of the business school's doctoral programs. Maug currently holds the position of President of the European Finance Association, reflecting his standing in the academic finance community. Professor Maug's research program focuses on corporate finance with particular emphasis on corporate governance mechanisms. His work examines the interface between financial markets and labor markets, executive compensation structures, shareholder voting behavior, and the role of institutional blockholders. His research demonstrates a consistent interest in understanding how governance structures affect firm performance and decision-making processes. The analysis of Professor Maug's recent publications reveals a strong focus on shareholder democracy, executive compensation design, and the intersection of labor markets with corporate governance. His work frequently appears in the top finance journals including the Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, and Review of Financial Studies, indicating the high quality and impact of his research contributions. Professor Maug has served in significant academic leadership positions, directing doctoral programs and contributing to research strategy as Associate Dean for Research at the University of Mannheim Business School. His service as President of the European Finance Association further demonstrates his influence in shaping the direction of finance research across Europe.

Jan Logemannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• History of capitalism
• History of consumption (credit, retail, households)
• History of borders and elite migration
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jan Logemann serves as substitute professor of American History at the University of Göttingen for the 2025/26 academic year, with prior acting professorships at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Ruhr University Bochum, and University of Kassel. He remains a Research Associate at Göttingen's Institute of Economic and Social History since 2014 and serves as Affiliated Faculty at the University of Glasgow's School of Social Sciences. His academic credentials include a Doctorate in Modern History from Pennsylvania State University (2007), Master of Arts in History from Humboldt University of Berlin (2002), and undergraduate studies across Humboldt University, Free University of Berlin, and Pennsylvania State University (1996-2002). Logemann's research centers on transnational economic history, examining how European émigrés shaped consumer capitalism through retail, credit systems, and design innovations. His work bridges funeral industry commercialization, elite migration patterns, and German-American comparative frameworks, revealing capitalism's cultural dimensions through household consumption and border dynamics. His scholarship demonstrates consistent focus on transatlantic perspectives in economic history, with publications exploring consumer culture's evolution from 20th-century émigré influences to contemporary funeral markets. This interdisciplinary approach connects business history with social anthropology and design studies. Scientific recognition includes: Fellow in the History of Consumption, German Historical Institute Washington (2009-2010) Research Fellow, German Historical Institute Washington (2010-2014) He directs the Erasmus Mundus MA "Global Markets, Local Creativities" (GLOCAL) program and led the BMBF-funded Junior Research Group "Transatlantic Perspectives" (2010-2014), analyzing European immigrants' views of America. His academic service includes peer review for Business History Review, Journal of Design History, and Journal for Historical Research in Marketing. Logemann actively contributes to research networks through the Program Director role for GLOCAL and maintains affiliations with multiple transatlantic academic associations.

Waldemar Kolanusمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Molecular Immunology
• Cell Signaling
• Signal Transduction Pathways
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Waldemar Kolanus leads the Molecular Immunology and Cell Biology department at the University of Bonn's Life & Medical Sciences Institute (LIMES) . His research bridges immunoregulation , stem cell dynamics , and metabolic stress responses in immune cells. Unit 2 member at LIMES Principal investigator in SFB 704 and ImmunoSensation Cluster Leads a multidisciplinary lab with postdocs, PhD students, and technical staff His work focuses on intracellular signaling pathways connecting immune activation to tissue homeostasis, particularly through: Cytohesin proteins in integrin-mediated adhesion and migration TRIM71 in stem cell regulation and congenital hydrocephalus High-salt environments affecting macrophage function Publication trends show expertise in immune cell migration , genetic models , and chemical inhibition , with frequent use of mice and zebrafish for in vivo studies. Key articles explore: TRIM71's dual role in auditory development and germ cell maintenance Cytohesin family's Golgi regulation and insulin signaling Ruxolitinib's off-target migration inhibition of dendritic cells Contact details: Address: LIMES Institute, Carl-Troll-Straße 31, Bonn Email: kolanus.sekretariat@uni-bonn.de Phone: +49 228 73-62788

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Textile User Interfaces
• Soft Robotics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jan Oliver Borchers is a full professor of computer science and head of the Media Computing Group at RWTH Aachen University, where he holds the endowed Chair in Media Informatics and Human-Computer Interaction (Computer Science 10). He established his research group in 2003 and pioneered modern HCI academic research and teaching in Germany, becoming a leading lab in terms of archival publications at CHI, the top international conference in HCI. Before joining RWTH, he held faculty positions at Stanford University and ETH Zurich. His research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction with particular interest in new user interfaces for soft robotics, textile user interfaces, 3D printing and personal fabrication, augmented reality, wearable and tangible computing, interfaces for software development, deceptive patterns, and interactive guides and exhibits. He opened Germany's first Fab Lab in 2009 and has been instrumental in advancing digital fabrication and maker culture in academia. His work bridges theoretical HCI research with practical applications, as evidenced by his consulting for major companies including AirBus, Apple, ARD, Bayer, Children's Museum Boston, Daimler, Handelsblatt, OTIS, Scout24, TEDx, and Deutsche Telekom. His recent publications show a strong focus on deceptive patterns in UI design, textile interfaces, and the intersection of AI with human interaction. The research demonstrates consistent innovation in tactile interaction techniques, with numerous honorable mentions at top conferences like CHI. His lab has produced significant contributions to eyes-free interaction, textile computing, and the ethical implications of dark patterns, particularly regarding children's experiences with deceptive designs. IDC 2025 Best Work in Progress for research on children's assessment of deceptive designs CHI'25 Student Games Competition Winner for The Deceptive Dungeon RWTH-Wissenschaftsnacht 2024 Best Science Slam for Usability: 4 Prinzipien guter User Interfaces Multiple CHI Honorable Mentions spanning from 2008-2021 Best Note and Best Demo awards at ITS and UIST conferences Borchers has served in numerous leadership roles including heading the Computer Science Department's Examination Board (2015-2025), coordinating the department's public relations since 2010, and organizing the weekly Faculty Lunch since 2003. He is an active member of the ACM, SIGCHI, SIGCHI Germany, and GI, and introduced the Interactivity format to the CHI conference in 2005. His PhD thesis, A Pattern Approach to Interaction Design, became the first book to bring design patterns to HCI. The Media Computing Group under his leadership has developed significant expertise in physical computing, textile interfaces, and fabrication technologies, with a strong emphasis on both theoretical contributions and practical applications. His lab continues to push boundaries in interactive technologies while maintaining a strong ethical stance on user experience, particularly regarding deceptive design patterns.

• Machine Learning
• Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI)
• Safety in Learning Processes
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Antonia Holzapfel is a doctoral researcher at the Institute for Data Science in Mechanical Engineering (DSME) of RWTH Aachen University. Supervised by Prof. Sebastian Trimpe, her work focuses on safe and explainable machine learning (XAI) for robotics and time-series modeling, with applications in mechanical engineering and medical technology. Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering (Design Engineering specialization) Master's in General Mechanical Engineering (Simulation Technology and Medical Technology specializations) Her research addresses safety in learning processes , including Bayesian optimization for quadcopters and concept extraction for model interpretability. Her Friedrich-Wilhelm Award -winning thesis (2024) explored safe online learning in time-varying environments, presented at the L4DC conference. She contributes to DFG-funded projects on data-driven process modeling in forming technology. Key scientific contributions include: Advancing safe Bayesian optimization for autonomous systems Developing explainable AI methods for time-series analysis Improving model robustness through internal representation patterns Scientific awards: Friedrich-Wilhelm Award for outstanding Master's thesis (2024) Antonia's work bridges machine learning safety with practical applications in robotics and industrial processes.

Erwin Bieblمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• High-Frequency Technology
• Automotive Radar Systems
• Microwave Communication
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Erwin Biebl is a Professor in the Chair of High Frequency Engineering at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). His research focuses on high-frequency technology, automotive radar systems, and microwave communication. He has held academic positions since 1999 and has extensive industry experience at Rohde & Schwarz. His work includes developing sensors and communication systems for automotive safety and environment detection. Education: Studied electrical engineering at TUM, earned his doctorate (1991) and habilitation (1994) in high-frequency engineering. Professional Memberships: Senior Member of IEEE, Member of URSI Commission B, and liaison officer for the Hanns Seidel Foundation. Research Interests: Automotive radar systems, antenna design, millimeter-wave measurements, and sensor technology. His contributions include advancements in synthetic aperture radar and inductive compensation techniques for automotive radomes. Awards: Recognized for his teaching (2002 Lecturer Award) and research, including the Dr. Georg Spinner High Frequency Prize (1992). Supervised teams in competitions such as the 2009 International Collegiate Student Safety Technology Design Competition. Labs/Teams: Leads the Chair of High Frequency Engineering at TUM, focusing on interdisciplinary research in high-frequency systems and automotive applications.

Peter Vordererمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Media Psychology
• Entertainment Media
• Media Effects
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Peter Vorderer is a full professor of Media and Communication Studies at the University of Mannheim's Philosophical Faculty, leading the Institute for Media and Communication Studies. He holds a PhD from TU Berlin and has held professorships at institutions such as the University of Toronto, USC's Annenberg School, and the Free University of Amsterdam since 2010. His research focuses on media psychology, exploring media effects, entertainment media narratives, and the pervasive role of digital connectivity in everyday life. Education includes studies at Heidelberg and Mannheim Universities, with additional training at NYU and the University of Michigan. He has served as editor for Zeitschrift für Medienpsychologie and Media Psychology , and as President of the International Communication Association (2014-2015). His work bridges psychological and societal impacts of media, emphasizing entertainment's cognitive and emotional dimensions. Key research themes include media-induced resonance theory, mobile communication's psychological effects, and digital dependency. His 15 most recent articles (2014-2020) reveal a focus on media's role in well-being, social behavior, and cognitive processing. Awards include ICA Fellowship (2016). His lab contributes to understanding media's dual hedonic/eudaimonic functions and their societal implications.