جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Yang Quمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biosynthesis Chemistry
• Natural Products
• Plant Defense Mechanisms
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yang Qu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of New Brunswick , holding the Cannabis Health Research Chair . His work focuses on plant biosynthesis and natural product chemistry, particularly the specialized metabolites derived from plants like Cannabis sativa and Catharanthus roseus. He holds a PhD in Chemistry and is affiliated with the research group Qubiosyn . Research Interests : Yang Qu’s research explores how plants synthesize bioactive compounds through biosynthetic pathways, with emphasis on cannabinoids, monoterpenoid indole alkaloids, and their roles in plant defense mechanisms. His team studies enzyme functions, metabolic regulation, and plant physiology to uncover strategies for optimizing natural product production for medicinal and agricultural applications. Key Research Directions : Recent work includes elucidating biosynthetic pathways for opioids in kratom (Mitragyna speciosa), engineering yeast systems to produce alkaloids, and studying metabolic transport mechanisms in Catharanthus roseus. His studies often integrate genetic engineering, metabolomics, and synthetic biology approaches. Awards & Recognition : No scientific awards explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. His work is supported through research grants and institutional funding. Advising & Collaborations : No student advisees or grant details listed here. His research collaborations likely involve plant biologists, biochemists, and synthetic biologists globally, given the interdisciplinary nature of his projects.

• Igneous Petrology
• Magmatic Processes
• Ore Deposit Genesis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. James Mungall is a Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at Carleton University, affiliated with the Faculty of Science. His research focuses on igneous petrology, magmatic processes, and the genesis of magmatic ore deposits, particularly sulfide and oxide minerals in layered intrusions like the Stillwater Complex (Montana), Bushveld Complex (South Africa), and Sudbury Igneous Complex (Ontario). He employs fieldwork, experimental petrology, and numerical modeling to study magma dynamics, mineral crystallization, and ore-forming mechanisms. Key interests include the physics and chemistry of magmas, platinum-group element (PGE) distribution, and the role of volatiles in sulfide segregation. His work integrates geochemical analyses, geochronology, and thermodynamic modeling to address questions about crust-mantle interactions and ore genesis. Current projects explore the geochemical evolution of layered intrusions, the impact of country rock assimilation on mineralization, and the environmental implications of large igneous provinces. Recent studies highlight the importance of interfacial tension, vapor bubble dynamics, and redox conditions in controlling sulfide accumulation. Dr. Mungall collaborates on global field projects, including the Cape Smith Belt (Quebec), the Karoo Igneous Province (South Africa), and the Brazilian Goiás Magmatic Arc. He advises graduate students interested in quantitative models grounded in field observations and experimental data.

• Medical Physics
• Radiation Oncology
• Radiation Therapy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jorge Edmundo Alpuche Aviles serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy within the Faculty of Science at the University of Manitoba. His academic work bridges medical physics with clinical radiation oncology applications. Dr. Alpuche Aviles' research focuses on enhancing radiation therapy techniques, particularly in the areas of HDR brachytherapy treatments, knowledge-based planning systems, and image-guided radiation therapy for breast cancer. His work consistently addresses practical challenges in radiation oncology through physics-based solutions. Analysis of his publication history reveals a strategic evolution from foundational medical imaging algorithms toward applied clinical solutions. His research trajectory shows increasing emphasis on practical implementation of physics principles in radiation therapy, with notable contributions in 3D printing applications for customized treatment devices, quality assurance methodologies, and breast cancer treatment optimization through techniques like Deep Inspiration Breath Hold. Dr. Alpuche Aviles has established productive collaborations with medical physicists and radiation oncologists at the University of Manitoba and affiliated institutions, resulting in publications that translate theoretical physics concepts into clinically relevant advances for cancer treatment.

Fatemeh Khoda Parastمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Cybersecurity
• Cyber Threat Intelligence
• Digital Forensics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Fatemeh Khoda Parast is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of New Brunswick (UNB). She previously served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Guelph from September 2023 to September 2024. Her PhD in Computer Science from UNB (2019–2023) focused on the security of large-scale distributed storage systems. She currently researches transforming cyber threat intelligence into rapid defense mechanisms. Education: PhD in Computer Science, University of New Brunswick (2019–2023) Her research interests span cybersecurity, cyber threat intelligence, digital forensics, and cloud storage security. She explores cryptographic solutions for distributed systems and AI-driven threat detection. Recent work includes CephArmor (secure Ceph storage interfaces) and neural network-based RSA cryptanalysis. Her publications address cutting-edge topics like AI in threat intelligence automation and privacy-preserving machine learning for distributed data. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned. No advising or grant details are provided. Her work contributes to advancing secure cloud infrastructure and cryptographic protocols.

Michael Prestonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Microbial Ecology
• Soil Carbon Dynamics
• Climate Change Impacts
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Michael Preston is an Assistant Professor in Ecosystem Science and Management at the University of Northern British Columbia. With a Ph.D. from Toronto and industry experience, his research bridges microbial ecology and environmental remediation. His work examines microbial control of soil carbon dynamics in forests, peatlands, and lakes under climate change. Applied projects focus on carbon sequestration in degraded landscapes and industrial site remediation. Field studies span natural ecosystems and managed environments. Current investigations analyze microbial regulation of greenhouse gas emissions and soil organic matter decomposition. Restoration projects quantify carbon storage in reforested mining landscapes using chronosequence approaches.

Faouzi Gheribمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Damage of Quasi-Brittle Materials
• Cable Mechanics
• Vibration Control
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Faouzi Gherib is Professor in Civil and Environmental Engineering at University of Windsor's Faculty of Engineering. Research interests include damage mechanics of quasi-brittle materials, cable dynamics, seismic analysis of large structures, experimental mechanics, and inverse problems. Education includes BASc (Tunis), MSc, PhD (École Polytechnique). Publications focus on structural engineering applications including bridge design optimization, vibration control systems, structural health monitoring, and crashworthiness analysis. Recent work emphasizes computational modeling and experimental validation techniques. No awards, students, or labs detailed in source materials.

Shaoquan Jiangمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Network Security
• Blockchain
• Cryptographic Protocols
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Shaoquan Jiang is an Assistant Professor at the University of Windsor's School of Computer Science. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical & Computer Engineering from the University of Waterloo (2005). Research interests: His work spans network security architectures, cryptographic protocol design, blockchain implementations, quantum-resistant cryptography, and security education frameworks. Current projects focus on post-quantum security and authentication systems. Teaching: He instructs courses in cryptography, network security, and cyber security fundamentals at undergraduate and graduate levels.

Cheng Liمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Wireless Communications
• Underwater Acoustic Networks
• Wireless Sensor Networks
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Cheng Li is a Full Professor and Department Head of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Memorial University of Newfoundland. He holds adjunct professorships at Harbin Institute of Technology and Xi'an University of Post and Telecommunications. His expertise spans wireless communications, underwater networks, and sensor systems. He has held academic roles since 1999, including leadership in Nokia Telecommunications and Baosteel. Education: B.Eng. (Hons.) and M.Eng. from Harbin Institute of Technology, followed by a PhD at Memorial University. His research focuses on energy-efficient wireless networks, underwater localization, and cooperative communication protocols. Research highlights include innovations in underwater acoustic sensor networks, vehicular ad-hoc networks, and integrated satellite-terrestrial systems. He has received 8 notable awards, including the Best Paper Award at IEEE ICC’2010 and the David Dunsiger Award. His work bridges academic and industrial applications, with contributions to standards like NECEC and IEEE conferences. He advises on network security, IoT, and multi-agent systems, with over 30 peer-reviewed publications since 2001.

Ray Gosineمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Robotics
• Machine Vision
• Industrial Automation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ray Gosine is a Professor at Memorial University of Newfoundland, holding the J.I. Clark Chair in Intelligent Systems. He specializes in robotics, machine vision, and industrial automation, particularly in natural resource industries. His research also addresses socio-economic impacts of technology and public policy reviews. Gosine has held significant administrative roles, including Dean of Engineering and Vice-President (Research) at Memorial University. He currently serves on boards such as the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board and ACENET. Notable contributions include leading a public review of hydraulic fracturing in Newfoundland and collaborative research on digitalization in mining and oil/gas sectors. Education: B.Eng. in Electrical Engineering, Memorial University PhD in Robotics, University of Cambridge Research Interests: Automation in natural resources, socio-economic impacts, public policy, and university intellectual property Administrative Roles: Vice-President (Research), Memorial University (2008–2010, 2014–2015, 2016–2017) Dean of Engineering and Applied Science (2003–2008) Awards: Fellow of Canada Academy of Engineering Petro-Canada Young Innovator Award Current Projects: Visiting Scholar at U of Toronto's Innovation Policy Lab (2017 sabbatical) Research on automation in Canada's extractive industries

Mohsin Jamilمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Power Electronics
• Control Systems
• Renewable Energy Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mohsin Jamil is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at Memorial University of Newfoundland. His research specializes in power electronics, control systems, renewable energy integration, and smart grid technologies. Current projects focus on developing innovative power converters for electric vehicles, grid-forming converters for renewable integration, and AI-based control techniques for energy systems. Research spans several key areas: Advanced power electronic converters for energy storage and renewables Control strategies for community EV charging infrastructure Hybrid power systems for remote applications Neural network applications in power management Funded by NSERC, Mitacs, and university grants, his work has resulted in over 150 publications. Recognized as a Senior Member of IEEE and named to Stanford's World's Top 2% Scientists list in 2024, Jamil serves as Associate Editor for IEEE Access and other journals. Courses taught include Power Electronics, Power Systems Protection, and Grid Integration of Energy Systems. Research supervision includes 12+ graduate students working on projects in power converters, microgrid control, and renewable energy systems. Awards include the Best Teacher Award (2016) and Sidney D. Drell Academic Award (2021).

Andrew Vardyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Swarm Robotics
• Biologically Inspired Robotics
• Autonomous Systems
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Andrew Vardy is a Professor jointly appointed to the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science and the Department of Computer Science at Memorial University of Newfoundland. He holds a B.Eng. in Electrical Engineering (Memorial), M.Sc. in Evolutionary and Adaptive Systems (University of Sussex), and PhD in Computer Science (Carleton University). His research explores swarm robotics, biologically inspired algorithms, autonomous navigation, and multi-robot systems. Key areas include visual homing, distributed construction, environmental sensing, and robotic simulation tools. He leads the Memorial University Bots Lab, developing applications for marine and terrestrial environments. Vardy teaches courses in autonomous robotics, computer programming, software design, and control systems. His publications emphasize computational complexity in swarm algorithms, reinforcement learning for coordination, and novel applications like drum accompaniment AI and marine urchin detection. Recent work integrates attention mechanisms, transformer networks, and edge computing paradigms.

Jacky Baltesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Robotics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jacky Baltes is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Manitoba, within the Faculty of Science. His primary research focuses on Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Distributed Processing, with notable contributions to autonomous robot navigation, humanoid robotics, and computer vision systems. He has actively participated in international competitions like RoboCup and HuroCup, developing innovative solutions such as the Tao-Pie-Pie humanoid robot and the Doraemon video server. His work emphasizes practical applications, including rescue robotics, path planning in dynamic environments, and educational robotics workshops for children. Baltes has led projects like the Keystone Fire Brigade and the All Botz team, showcasing his expertise in multi-agent systems and robotic competitions. Publications highlight advancements in gait design for humanoid robots, stabilization using gyroscopes, and architectures for intelligent mobile robots. His research bridges theoretical AI principles with real-world robotic implementations, particularly in vision processing and control systems.

Peter G. Pickupمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Electrocatalysis
• Fuel Cells
• Energy Storage
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Peter G. Pickup is a University Research Professor at Memorial University, developing materials for energy conversion and storage. His research focuses on electrocatalysts for fuel cells (especially ethanol oxidation), supercapacitor materials, and electrochemical energy systems. Recent work includes multi-anode PEM cells for fuel oxidation and pyrolysis oil electrolysis. He leads an active research group investigating catalyst compositions, reaction efficiencies, and electrode designs. His laboratory employs electrochemical techniques to analyze reaction kinetics and product distributions in energy conversion processes.

James Rothمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Food web dynamics
• Predator-prey interactions
• Population cycles
• +۴ مورد دیگر

James Roth is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Manitoba's Faculty of Science. His research focuses on Arctic and sub-Arctic ecosystems, with a particular emphasis on food web dynamics, predator-prey interactions, and the ecological roles of ecosystem engineers like red and Arctic foxes. He employs stable isotope analysis and geospatial technologies to study nutrient cycling, population responses to climate change, and cross-habitat interactions. Key Research Areas: Food web dynamics, ecosystem engineering, predator-prey relationships, stable isotope ecology, Arctic marine and terrestrial systems Recent publications highlight his work on marine-terrestrial subsidies, beluga whale energetics, and fox-mediated vegetation changes. Roth is affiliated with the Churchill Fox Project, using innovative methods like satellite imagery and drone technology for wildlife monitoring.

Amy Hurfordمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Theoretical Ecology
• Mathematical Modelling
• Evolutionary Epidemiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Amy Hurford is a Professor jointly appointed in the Departments of Biology and Mathematics and Statistics at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador. She holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics & Statistics from Queen's University (2011), an MSc in Biological Sciences from the University of Alberta (2005), and completed postdoctoral training at The Fields Institute and University of Oxford. Her research integrates mathematical modeling with ecological and epidemiological systems, focusing on: Theoretical ecology and evolutionary epidemiology Climate change impacts on species distributions and disease spread Public health modeling for infectious diseases Pandemic preparedness for small jurisdictions Recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on COVID-19 modeling, climate-disease interactions, pollinator ecology, and methodological innovations in epidemiological modeling. Her work informs public health policy and has been featured in WHO reports and major media outlets. She received the President’s Award for Distinguished Teaching (2023) and serves as senior editor at the Bulletin of Mathematical Biology. She leads the Canadian small jurisdictions working group developing modeling frameworks for public health. Current PhD/MSc students: Giuseppe Pasqualino, Francis Anokye, Joseph Baafi, Laura Bruce, Joshua Mack, Miranda Wallace. Graduated advisees include 14 researchers now working in academia and industry. Research affiliations: Senior editor at Bulletin of Mathematical Biology; Organizer of AARMS-EIDM Summer School in Modelling Infectious Diseases.