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Timo Närhiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Prosthetic dentistry
• Oral implantology
• Stomatognathic physiology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Timo Närhi is a Professor at the Institute of Dentistry, University of Turku, located at Lemminkäisenkatu 2, 20520 Turku. His contact information includes email (timnar@utu.fi) and phone numbers (+358 29 450 2574, +358 40 480 8117). His primary expertise encompasses: Prosthetic dentistry Oral implantology Stomatognathic physiology Gerodontology Biomaterials Professor Närhi conducts extensive teaching activities at both postgraduate and undergraduate levels, covering prosthetic dentistry, stomatognathic physiology, oral implantology, and gerodontology. His research focuses on advanced dental biomaterials and implant interfaces, with particular emphasis on surface modifications of titanium, bioactive coatings, and their interactions with oral tissues. His recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate strong focus on implant surface engineering, including anti-adherence strategies, biofilm decontamination techniques, atomic layer deposition coatings, and ceramic material performance. Research consistently addresses clinical translation through systematic reviews and in vitro studies evaluating tissue responses to engineered surfaces. No scientific awards, grants, student advisement details, or laboratory affiliations are mentioned in the source material.

Craig Peterمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Plant Pollination Biology
• Orchid Evolution
• Floral Mimicry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Craig Peter serves as an Associate Professor in the School of Botany at Rhodes University, specializing in plant pollination biology and evolutionary ecology. His research primarily investigates orchid-pollinator interactions, with significant contributions to understanding floral deception and speciation mechanisms. He holds an MSc from Rhodes University and a PhD from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN). His educational background underpins his expertise in South African flora, particularly orchids. Peter's research focuses on pollinator-driven radiation in orchids , floral mimicry systems , and reproductive strategies in non-rewarding plants . His work integrates field ecology with evolutionary theory to explain biodiversity patterns. Key areas include the Eulophia orchid genus radiation, deceptive pollination mechanisms in Asclepiadoideae, and community-level effects on pollination success. His publication record shows consistent contributions to top botanical journals, with research trends emphasizing experimental field ecology , pollination syndrome validation , and conservation implications of plant-pollinator networks . The 2014 Annals of Botany paper on pollinator-driven speciation represents a conceptual advance in understanding floral divergence. Peter actively leads the OrchidMAP citizen science initiative, which documents African orchid distributions through public participation. This project addresses critical gaps in herbarium records and tracks flowering phenology across 3,300+ African orchid species.

David Mendlovicمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Optical interconnection networks
• Dynamic optical switches
• Temporal optics
• +۱۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. David Mendlovic is a Full Professor of electro-optics at the School of Electrical Engineering, The Iby and Aladar Fleischman Faculty of Engineering, Tel Aviv University. With a career spanning decades, he has established himself as a leading figure in optical engineering and signal processing, holding significant leadership positions including head of TAU Innovation Labs and board member of the Israel Innovation Authority (IIA). His academic journey began and continued at Tel Aviv University where he earned both B.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering. His professional trajectory includes serving as Chief Scientist of the Israeli Ministry of Science (2008-2010), Co-Chair of the German Israeli Foundation for 6 years, and Vice Dean for Research of the Faculty of Engineering for a decade. Prof. Mendlovic's research spans computational photography for miniature imaging systems, advanced 3-D sensing, AI-based image processing, authentication systems, optical bio-sensing, and deep-fake detection. His work has produced worldwide breakthroughs including hollow fibers for IR transmission, extended depth of field imaging, multi-aperture camera systems, and innovations in the fractional Fourier transform. His recent publications demonstrate continued innovation with emphasis on thermal imaging applications for precision agriculture, dynamic identity authentication, light field photography, and advanced image processing leveraging deep learning approaches across computer vision, optical engineering, and thermal imaging domains. 1998 winner of ICO International Prize in Optics Ernst Abbe Medal by Carl Zeiss Fellow of The Optical Society of America Prof. Mendlovic has successfully translated research into commercial applications through multiple startups including Civcom (acquired by Padtec S/A of Brazil) and Eyesquad (acquired by Tessera Inc, later acquired by Samsung). He has mentored numerous graduate students with thesis topics spanning optical signal processing, diffractive optical elements, and imaging systems. His laboratory work bridges theoretical developments with practical implementations across security, healthcare, agriculture, and consumer electronics applications.

• Remote Sensing of Water Environment
• Environmental Science
• Climate Change Impact on Coastal and Inland Waters
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Professor Feng Lian is a Vice Dean at the School of Environmental Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), with over 20 national and provincial projects and nearly 100 SCI publications in top journals like Nature and Remote Sensing of Environment . Selected as a National Ten Thousand Talents Program Young Top-Notch Talent and Guangdong Province Pearl River Young Scholar, his work focuses on water environment remote sensing, climate-human impacts on aquatic systems, and satellite sensor design. Education: PhD in Cartography and Geographic Information Systems from Wuhan University (2013), Joint Doctoral Program at University of South Florida (2010-2012), BSc in Geographic Information Systems from Yangtze University (2008) Research Interests include: Remote Sensing Algorithms for Water Environments Climate Change and Human Activity Impact on Lakes Satellite Sensor Radiometric Calibration His recent publications span algal bloom monitoring, atmospheric correction methods, and global lake dynamics using Landsat and MODIS data. Key scientific awards include the 2023 Li Xiaowen Remote Sensing Science Award and 2022 Young Scientist Award of the Chinese Geographical Society. As Vice Dean and editorial board member for journals like National Remote Sensing Bulletin , he leads projects on land-sea interaction and cyanobacteria bloom monitoring. His work has been featured by CCTV , Reuters , and ScienceDaily .

• Luminescence spectroscopy
• Nanothermometry
• Inorganic chemistry
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Markus Suta is a Researcher in the Condensed Matter and Interfaces group at the Debye Institute for Nanomaterials Science, Utrecht University, Faculty of Science. He completed dual M.Sc. degrees in Chemistry and Physics at the University of Siegen, Germany, followed by a PhD in Inorganic Chemistry under Prof. dr. C. Wickleder. Dr. Suta's research focuses on luminescence spectroscopy, nanothermometry, and the optical properties of materials containing lanthanides. His doctoral work centered on synthesizing halides with divalent lanthanides (Sm 2+ , Tm 2+ , Yb 2+ ) and investigating their optical spectra alongside theoretical models. He also studied point bulk defects like self-trapped excitons and color centers for scintillating materials applications. Currently working as a postdoc under Prof. dr. A. Meijerink, he leads experimental and mechanistic investigations of luminescence nanothermometry within the EU-funded FET-Open project nanoTBtech (grant agreement no.: 801305). His recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on developing theoretical frameworks for ratiometric single ion luminescent thermometers and exploring novel materials for temperature sensing applications. Luminescence spectroscopy for temperature sensing Synthesis of novel inorganic materials containing lanthanides Optical properties of halide-based scintillating materials Divalent lanthanide chemistry Nanothermometry applications Theoretical modeling of luminescent systems His influential 2020 paper 'A Theoretical Framework for Ratiometric Single Ion Luminescent Thermometers' has significantly advanced the field, providing thermodynamic and kinetic guidelines for optimized performance. His research bridges experimental chemistry with theoretical physics, enabling comprehensive understanding of luminescent materials. Dr. Suta maintains extensive collaborations across Europe and contributes to advancing fundamental understanding of luminescent materials and their practical applications in temperature sensing technologies.

Nicholas Hartmanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Survival Analysis
• Clustered and Correlated Data Analysis
• Healthcare Provider Profiling
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Nicholas Hartman is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Biostatistics at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, affiliated with the Kidney Epidemiology and Cost Center (KECC). His work develops statistical methodologies for survival analysis, clustered data, and healthcare provider profiling with direct applications to kidney disease and transplantation research. Education: PhD in Biostatistics, University of Michigan, 2023 MS in Biostatistics, University of Michigan, 2021 BS in Biometry and Statistics, Cornell University, 2019 Research Focus: Dr. Hartman specializes in methodological biostatistics with emphasis on survival analysis for complex data structures, clustered/correlated data methods addressing unobserved confounding, and healthcare provider profiling frameworks. His research is driven by critical challenges in end-stage renal disease , organ transplantation access , health equity , and health policy evaluation , often involving collaboration with clinicians and policymakers. Publication Trends: His 12 recent articles (2018-2025) reveal a concentrated focus on statistical innovations for healthcare disparities and quality measurement. Key themes include concordance indices for policy-evaluated risk scores, privacy-preserving models for transplantation access disparities, and robust methods for clustered data in provider evaluations. His work critically examines hospital quality metrics, racial disparities in surgical outcomes, and methodological pitfalls in survival analysis. Scientific Awards: No awards documented in provided materials Collaborations: Dr. Hartman maintains active partnerships with nephrologists, transplant surgeons, and health policymakers through the KECC. Specific grant details and student advising activities were not disclosed in available documentation. Research Environment: As a core member of the Kidney Epidemiology and Cost Center, he contributes to multidisciplinary initiatives focused on kidney disease epidemiology, healthcare economics, and national policy impact analysis.

• Heavy-Quark Physics
• Ultra-Relativistic Heavy-Ion Collisions
• Quantum Chromodynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alessandro Grelli serves as Associate Professor in the Gravitational and Subatomic Physics (GRASP) group within the Faculty of Science at Utrecht University. His primary research affiliation is with the ALICE Collaboration at CERN's Large Hadron Collider, where he investigates heavy-quark energy loss and hadronization in ultra-relativistic heavy-ion collisions. His research focuses on heavy-quark physics in extreme nuclear environments, particularly through analysis of charm and beauty quarks as probes of quark-gluon plasma properties. Grelli specializes in heavy-flavor production mechanisms, in-medium energy loss phenomena, and detector development for high-energy nuclear physics experiments. His work bridges theoretical QCD predictions with experimental measurements from the LHC. Recent publications demonstrate strong trends in heavy-flavor production in small collision systems (2019), quarkonium suppression patterns (2018), and detector upgrade initiatives for future LHC runs. His research spans both proton-proton and heavy-ion collision environments, with particular emphasis on D-meson spectroscopy and nuclear modification factors. As Dutch project leader for the ALICE tracker upgrade, Grelli coordinates national efforts toward next-generation detector systems for LHC Run V (planned for 2030). He previously served as coordinator of the ALICE D2H group (2014-2017) and convener of the ALICE heavy-flavour physics working group (2017-2019). Coordinator of Hisparc project for Utrecht region Mentor for high school final projects Instructor for masterclasses in particle physics Grelli actively teaches in both bachelor and master programs at Utrecht University, with courses including Computational aspects of machine learning and Quantum Chromodynamics and dense matter 2 . His outreach activities demonstrate strong commitment to science communication and education at multiple levels.

Pierre Coutureمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Material Science
• Physics
• Ion Beam Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Pierre Couture is a Research Fellow at the University of Surrey , affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences. His work focuses on material characterization, ion beam analysis, and quantum technologies. PhD in Material Science (2018), Victoria University of Wellington Master's in Physics (2011), Victoria University of Wellington Research Interests: Structural material characterization using Rutherford backscattering spectroscopy (RBS) and channelling techniques Development of ion beam methods for semiconductor and quantum technology applications Investigation of polymer film morphology and surfactant distribution Optimization of thin films (AZO, BiFeO3) for electronic and optical properties Microdosimetry for hadron therapy applications Scientific Contributions: Active in ion beam analysis (TOF-ERD, PIXE), with leadership in the Surrey Ion Beam Centre. Collaborated on projects spanning polymer stratification, multiferroic materials, and archaeological provenance studies. Key applications include adhesive films, water-splitting catalysts, and semiconductor microstructures. Labs & Collaborations: Affiliated with the Surrey Ion Beam Centre. Collaborated with ANSTO-Australian Synchrotron and multidisciplinary teams across Europe and Asia.

• Robotics
• Computer Vision
• Mobile Robotics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Norman Weiss serves as a Researcher within the Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Economics & Computer Science at the University of Hildesheim, where he holds a key administrative position in the Dean's Office 4. His responsibilities include managing doctoral procedures, habilitation procedures, process management, regulations, budget and financial controlling, accreditations, department website, and dean's IT infrastructure. Dr. Weiss has established significant expertise in robotics and computer vision, with a specialized focus on robot soccer applications. His research spans mobile robotics systems, adaptive vision technologies, and autonomous decision-making frameworks. His work demonstrates technical excellence in image processing under varying lighting conditions, real-time object tracking, and multi-agent coordination systems for competitive robotic environments. His publication record reveals consistent contributions to the field since the early 2000s, with notable works including his 2011 book on lighting-tolerant adaptive supervision systems and numerous conference and journal publications analyzing color systems, vision challenges, and architectural approaches for robot soccer. His research trajectory shows an evolution from foundational position recognition systems to more sophisticated adaptive supervision frameworks. Dr. Weiss has made substantial organizational contributions to the academic community, serving as Program Chair for the 5th International Conference on Computational Intelligence, Robotics and Autonomous Systems (CIRAS 2008) and as Program Chair and Co-Organizer for the FIRA RoboWorld Congress 2006. He has also contributed as Program Committee Member, Publicity Chair for the International Conference on Entertainment Robotics (ICER), and Journal Guest Editor for the Robotics and Autonomous Systems special issue on CIRAS 2008.

Robert Alan Sederمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Immunology
• Vaccine Development
• Infectious Diseases
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Robert Alan Seder, M.D., serves as Senior Investigator and Chief of the Cellular Immunology Section at the Vaccine Research Center (VRC) within the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland. His research program focuses on elucidating cellular and molecular mechanisms of vaccine-induced immunity to develop preventive vaccines against HIV, malaria, tuberculosis, and SARS-CoV-2, as well as therapeutic cancer vaccines, with significant clinical translation achievements. His academic background includes: B.A. in Natural Science from Johns Hopkins University (1981) M.D. from Tufts University (1986) Residency in Internal Medicine at New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center Postdoctoral training at NIAID under Dr. William Paul Dr. Seder's research centers on T cell and innate immunity, investigating how vaccine platforms, adjuvants, and administration routes influence immune response magnitude, quality, breadth, and tissue distribution. Key discoveries include the critical role of tissue-resident T cells in protection against malaria and tuberculosis, and the development of monoclonal antibodies targeting malaria parasites. His laboratory employs advanced technologies including 30-color flow cytometry, single-cell RNA sequencing, spatial transcriptomics, and confocal imaging. Recent publications demonstrate breakthroughs in tuberculosis prevention through intravenous BCG immunization, mRNA vaccine development for SARS-CoV-2 including variant boosting strategies, monoclonal antibody prevention of malaria, and systemic cancer vaccination inducing tumor microenvironment remodeling. These studies bridge preclinical models to human clinical trials, emphasizing route-dependent immune correlates and tissue-specific protection mechanisms. Dr. Seder has led multiple first-in-human clinical trials, including intravenous administration of attenuated malaria vaccines in African populations and the first demonstration of monoclonal antibody prevention of malaria in humans. His laboratory maintains state-of-the-art facilities for immune monitoring and collaborates extensively with academic and industry partners to advance vaccine and monoclonal antibody development against global health threats.

Michael Krivelevichمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Probabilistic Methods in Combinatorics
• Random Structures
• Hypergraphs
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Michael Krivelevich is the Baumritter Chair in Combinatorics at the School of Mathematical Sciences , Tel Aviv University , Israel. His research focuses on probabilistic and extremal combinatorics, random graphs, positional games, and theoretical computer science. He has authored foundational work on Hamiltonicity, Ramsey theory, and pseudo-random graphs. Email: krivelev@tauex.tau.ac.il Phone: +972 3 6405366 Office: Schreiber, 301, Tel Aviv University Research Interests Prof. Krivelevich's work bridges probabilistic methods with deterministic graph properties, particularly in Hamilton cycles , extremal combinatorics , and position games . His research explores the structural properties of random and pseudo-random graphs , including connectivity, coloring, and subgraph packing. Recent studies focus on percolation thresholds, cycle distributions, and hereditary graph properties in random settings. Article Trends His recent publications emphasize Hamiltonian cycles in perturbed graphs, site percolation on hypercubes, and Turán-type problems for random subgraphs. Key themes include expanders , random graph processes , and game-theoretic graph resilience . Collaborations with leading researchers in combinatorics and algorithms underpin his interdisciplinary approach. Scientific Awards Baumritter Chair in Combinatorics, Tel Aviv University Teaching & Collaborations He has taught courses including Random Graphs , Positional Games , and Graph Theory since 2002. Co-authored books and seminal papers with researchers like Noga Alon, Benny Sudakov, and Dan Hefetz have shaped modern combinatorics.

AYŞE YETER GÜNALمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Civil Engineering
• Hydrology
• Fluid Mechanics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ayşe Yeter GÜNAL serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Gaziantep University's Faculty of Engineering, Turkey. With over 30 years of academic experience since 1992, she has held positions including Lecturer in Geotechnical Engineering and Doctor Lecturer in Hydraulics, demonstrating sustained commitment to civil engineering education and research. Her academic foundation includes: Doctorate in Civil Engineering (2008-2015), Gaziantep University Master's in Civil Engineering (1997-2001), Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University Bachelor's in Civil Engineering (1986-1991), Middle East Technical University, Gaziantep Dr. GÜNAL's research centers on hydrological systems and sustainable infrastructure , with pioneering work applying fuzzy logic (SMRGT) and artificial intelligence to water resource challenges. Her expertise spans climate change impact analysis, flow coefficient modeling, and wastewater management in humanitarian contexts, while her secondary focus explores sustainable construction through recycled materials and carbon footprint reduction. Recent publications (2023-2024) reveal a strategic shift toward AI-driven hydrological solutions and humanitarian engineering applications , with 60% of her work addressing climate change impacts on water systems and 30% focused on sustainable construction in conflict zones like Syria and Gaza. This interdisciplinary approach bridges computational hydrology, environmental engineering, and structural analysis. As a dedicated educator, she has supervised 15 graduate students across diverse water resource and structural engineering topics. Notable mentorship includes: PhD research on fuzzy SMRGT for flow coefficient modeling (2023) Master's theses on Murat River Basin drought analysis (2025) and Gaza Strip groundwater quality (2022) Multiple studies on water distribution systems for IDP camps in Northwest Syria

Bree Putmanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Herpetology
• Behavioral Ecology
• Urban Ecology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Bree Putman, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Biology at California State University, Long Beach, where she conducts research on urban herpetology and behavioral ecology. She maintains a laboratory (the BREE Lab) focused on studying how reptiles adapt to urban environments, with particular emphasis on Western fence lizards (Sceloporus occidentalis) in Southern California. Dr. Putman also serves as a Research Associate at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and was formerly the lead organizer for the City Nature Challenge: Inland Empire. Dr. Putman's research interests center on the effects of urbanization on reptile behavior, physiology, and ecology. Her work examines how human-altered landscapes, particularly those with irrigation systems, influence lizard thermoregulation, hydration, and activity patterns. She investigates how species like the Western fence lizard adapt to urban environments and whether they benefit from anthropogenic water sources. Her research also explores behavioral adaptations in post-fire landscapes and predator-prey dynamics in fragmented habitats. Her current major project, the Cool Lizards in the City Project, is a collaborative effort involving 11 universities across Southern California that examines the relationship between urban irrigation systems and reptile ecology. This research is partially funded by RESCUE-Net, a network supporting student training in ecological research. Dr. Putman's work has received attention from the Long Beach Current, with features on both written and video stories about her laboratory's research. Dr. Putman places strong emphasis on student training and mentorship. Her laboratory provides undergraduate and graduate students with hands-on experience in fieldwork, data collection, and ecological analysis. She has successfully guided Master's student Elmer Gutierrez through his thesis proposal on predation risk in burned habitats and color-matching behaviors in lizards. Through her iNaturalist profile and community engagement, Dr. Putman contributes to citizen science initiatives and biodiversity documentation, particularly through her involvement with the City Nature Challenge. Her work bridges academic research with public outreach, helping to train the next generation of ecological scientists while advancing our understanding of urban wildlife conservation.

• Philosophy
• Mathematical Logic
• Ethics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jeffrey Downard is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Northern Arizona University. His research spans diverse domains including philosophical logic, ethics, political philosophy, and biomechanics, with email contact jeffrey.downard@nau.edu. Fields of Interest Philosophy of Logic Mathematical Logic Ethics Political Philosophy Environmental Ethics Biomechanics His academic work bridges theoretical inquiry and practical application. On the philosophical front, he has extensively analyzed Charles Peirce’s classification of dyadic relations and their implications for mathematical logic, as well as Kant’s phenomenology in relation to discrete mathematical systems. He has also explored ethical frameworks through historical figures like Nietzsche, Kant, Schiller, and Emerson, particularly focusing on the interplay between taste, truth, and moral judgment. Additionally, Downard has contributed to interdisciplinary research in biomechanics, developing flexible forefoot protection systems for insoles and shoes, demonstrating a unique fusion of philosophical rigor with engineering innovation. Downard’s 15 publications (2001–2024) reveal a sustained engagement with foundational philosophical concepts, while his recent footwear-related studies highlight cross-disciplinary applications. No scientific awards or student advisement records are documented in the provided information.

Olivier Gallayمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Applied Probabilities
• Queueing Theory
• Production Networks
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Olivier Gallay is a Lecturer and Invited Guest at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), with cross-disciplinary affiliations across Microengineering (STI), Humanities and Social Sciences (CDH), and Management of Technology (CDM). His work integrates Applied Probabilities, Queueing Theory, and Information Theory to solve complex problems in production networks and sustainable logistics. Teaching roles in Corporate Sustainability, Social Innovation, and Supply Chain Dynamics Research spans drought resilience, sweet potato supply chains, and hybrid truck-drone delivery systems Key methodologies: stochastic modeling, agent-based simulations, and combinatorial optimization Recent publications analyze nonlinear economic equilibria through van der Waals modeling, decentralized logistics platforms, and weariness dynamics in service networks.