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Chris Stallingsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Marine Ecology
• Fisheries Science
• Conservation Biology
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Chris Stallings is an Associate Professor at the University of South Florida’s College of Marine Science, specializing in biological oceanography. He holds a Ph.D. from Oregon State University (2007), an M.A. from San Francisco State University (2002), and a B.S. from East Carolina University (1999). His research focuses on marine ecology, fisheries science, and conservation biology, particularly predator-prey interactions, habitat dynamics, and the effects of human activities on marine ecosystems. Stallings leads the Fish Ecology Lab, which investigates species-habitat relationships, community dynamics on reefs, and the impacts of invasive species like lionfish. He has advised numerous graduate students, including Mark Albins, Dinorah Chacin, and Jonathan Peake. Notable projects include studies on oyster reef restoration, lionfish invasion effects, and long-term fish assemblage monitoring. He has received awards such as the Florida Sea Grant Newell Scholarship (2016) and the Thompson Coral Reef Fellowship (2002–2003). His work bridges basic ecological research with applied conservation, addressing topics like artificial reef functionality, spawning dynamics, and the recovery of threatened species like goliath grouper. Stallings collaborates with federal agencies and contributes to fisheries management through studies on discard mortality and recreational fishing impacts. Current research includes examining microplastic impacts on corals, spatial patterns in spawning dynamics, and biodiversity trends via the BioTIME database. His lab also explores trophic structure differences between artificial and natural reefs, emphasizing ecosystem services and human-sea interactions.

• Aeroacoustics
• Wind turbine noise
• Marine propeller noise
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Benjamin Cotté is an Associate Professor at ENSTA Paris, a member of Institut Polytechnique de Paris, where he works in the Mechanics Unit (UME) within the Institute of Mechanical Sciences and Industrial Applications (IMSIA UMR 9219). His research focuses on fluid dynamics and acoustics, particularly in modeling and simulation of noise sources and their propagation in various environments. His research interests include the modeling and simulation of aeroacoustic sources and their propagation in inhomogeneous environments, with applications to wind turbine and marine propeller noise, and sound synthesis using physical models of aero- and vibro-acoustic sources. Cotté has developed expertise in wind turbine noise modeling based on Amiet's theory, studying the effects of wind shear and atmospheric turbulence, as well as extended source models for wind turbine noise propagation that account for blade motion. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on wind turbine noise propagation, aeroacoustics, and sound synthesis. His work combines theoretical modeling with experimental validation, particularly in dynamic stall noise characterization. Cotté's research spans both renewable energy applications (wind turbines) and musical acoustics (piano soundboards). Scientific Awards and Funding: ANR PIBE project (Prédire l'Impact du Bruit des Eoliennes) for dynamic stall noise research ANR funding for the MAESSTRO project (Computer-aided design of piano soundboards) DGA funding for time-domain damping models in structural acoustics ITN VRACE project (Virtual Reality Audio for Cyber Environments) for wind turbine noise auralization Collaborations: Cotté collaborates extensively with researchers from Ecole Centrale de Lyon (Michel Roger, Emmanuel Jondeau, Pascal Souchotte) and works with Antoine Chaigne and Roberto Viggiano on piano acoustics research. Advising: Cotté has supervised multiple PhD students and postdocs including David Raus (2019-2021), Lisa Sicard (2020-...), Yuan Tian (2012-2016), and David Mascarenhas (2020-...), focusing on wind turbine noise, aeroacoustics, and sound synthesis.

• Agricultural Systems
• Nitrogen Management
• Biogas Production
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Harm Smit (dr.ir.) is a senior researcher at Wageningen University & Research's Emissions & Manure Valorisation department. With over two decades of experience in agricultural systems, his work focuses on optimizing manure processing technologies, nitrogen dynamics in grasslands, and sustainable biogas production. He leads multiple active projects related to livestock emissions and circular agriculture solutions. Current Projects: KD-2024-087: Hygienization installations for manure KD-2024-077: Alternatives to sulfuric acid in air scrubbers BREF-actualisering: Manure processing regulations Research Domains: Biogas production feasibility analysis Nitrogen fixation in forage systems Grassland productivity modeling Milk fatty acid composition studies Professional Engagements: Keynote speaker at 2025 webinar on Integrated Nutrient Management Presenter at 2024 conference on manure products

• Aerospace Engineering
• Fluid Dynamics
• Aerodynamics
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Dimitrios Rozakis is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. He is actively engaged in research and teaching at the College of Engineering, where he leads the Aerodynamics & Propulsion Laboratory . Education PhD in Aerospace Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (2012) MSc in Fluid Mechanics, University of Manchester (2008) Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2006) Research Interests His research spans computational and experimental aerodynamics , with particular emphasis on: Transonic and supersonic flows Flow control using plasma actuators Hypersonic boundary-layer transition Reduced-order modelling and machine-learning techniques Turbomachinery aerodynamics Recent work has focused on high-fidelity simulations of buffet phenomena, experimental investigations of plasma-based separation control, and the development of data-driven surrogate models for unsteady aerodynamic loads. Selected Scientific Awards ASME Best Paper Award (2020) European Research Council Starting Grant (2018) AIAA Young Investigator Award (2016) Students, Grants & Funding He currently supervises three PhD students—Maria Koutsogianni, Panagiotis Giannakakis, and Eleni Christoforou—working on projects funded by the ERC, Horizon Europe, and the Greek Secretariat for Research & Technology. Active grants include an ERC Starting Grant on “Physics-informed machine learning for unsteady aerodynamics” (€1.5 M) and a Horizon Europe project on “Green regional aircraft technologies” (€4.2 M). Laboratory & Collaborations He directs the Aerodynamics & Propulsion Laboratory , which houses low-speed and transonic wind tunnels, a Ludwieg-tube facility for short-duration hypersonic experiments, and a high-performance computing cluster (>2 000 CPU cores). Ongoing collaborations include the von Karman Institute, DLR, and ONERA.

Maria Jasinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Homologous Recombination
• DNA Repair
• Genomic Integrity
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Maria Jasin is a Professor at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, holding the William E. Snee Chair. She is affiliated with the Gerstner Sloan Kettering Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and leads the Developmental Biology Program . PhD, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Chair: William E. Snee Chair Her research focuses on homologous recombination and DNA repair , particularly double-strand break mechanisms and their implications in cancer biology . She investigates how BRCA2 and RAD51 proteins regulate replication fork stability , gap suppression , and genomic integrity . Recent publications highlight her work on saturation genome editing for BRCA2 mutation analysis, PRIMPOL activity in DNA repair, and PARP inhibitor resistance mechanisms. These studies span genetics , molecular oncology , and biochemical pathways . Awarded by prestigious institutions, she is a member of the National Academy of Sciences (2015), National Academy of Medicine (2016), and recipient of the Shaw Prize in Life Science and Medicine (2019). Her work is funded by multiple NIH/NCI grants. She mentors graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in DNA repair, including Su (Alex) Jia , Yi-Zhen Jiang , and Fang Zhang , while leading a team of senior researchers and lab alumni.

Haiyang Chaoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
• Control Systems Engineering
• Remote Sensing
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Haiyang Chao is an Associate Professor at the Department of Aerospace Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Kansas. His research focuses on Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) with emphasis on control systems, wind estimation, remote sensing, and cooperative UAV operations. Recent work includes FireCrowdSensing for prescribed fire monitoring Wake vortex hazard estimation for airport UAS operations Thermal imaging for fire spread measurement Vertical wind velocity analysis in fire plumes System identification techniques for flying-wing UAVs Honors include the 2016 Summer Faculty Fellowship at Air Force Research Lab. He leads the Cooperative Unmanned Systems Lab (CUSL) and collaborates with NASA on gust sensing projects. Teaching interests include Avionics, Control Systems, and Autonomous Aerospace Vehicles.

• Aerospace Engineering
• Experimental Aerodynamics
• Supersonic Jets
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Raffaello Mariani is an Associate Professor at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), affiliated with the AEROSPACE, MOVEABILITY AND NAVAL ARCHITECTURE school and the Aeronautical and Vehicle Engineering Unit. He holds a BSc in Aerospace Engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (2003), an MEng in Experimental Methods from Old Dominion University (2005), and a PhD in Fundamental Fluid Dynamics from The University of Manchester (2012). His career includes roles at BMT FM, ONERA, and Nanyang Technological University before joining KTH in 2018. Research focuses on experimental aerodynamics, supersonic jets, shock wave dynamics, and UAV design. Key areas include wind tunnel testing techniques (e.g., rainbow schlieren), flow control strategies, and hybrid-electric propulsion systems for sustainable aviation. He leads the Green Raven project, developing a hydrogen-powered blended-wing-body UAV to combat climate change. Teaching responsibilities include courses like Advanced Topics in Aeronautics and Future Sustainable Aviation . Active in interdisciplinary collaborations, he integrates electrochemistry, mechatronics, and embedded systems into aerospace engineering solutions. Award-winning contributions include pioneering work on vortex ring interactions and supersonic jet noise mitigation. His recent studies explore bio-inspired wing designs and ground-effect aircraft optimization.

Kristan Foster Reedمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Animal Nutrition
• Dairy Production Systems
• Environmental Impact Mitigation
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Kristan Foster Reed is an Assistant Professor of Animal Science at Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. His expertise centers on animal nutrition systems modeling, environmental impacts of dairy production, and ruminant protein nutrition. He holds a PhD from the University of California, Davis (2016) and a BS from Cornell University (2007). Reed's research focuses on improving nitrogen use efficiency in dairy systems, quantifying environmental impacts, and developing decision tools that account for uncertainty. His work integrates metabolic modeling with farm-scale systems approaches to address challenges like methane emissions and nutrient management. Recent projects include evaluating methane reduction strategies using climate-controlled respiration stalls and modeling dairy cow metabolism under varying dietary inputs. Key research themes include optimizing nutrient cycling, reducing greenhouse gas emissions from livestock, and enhancing dairy production sustainability. His publications emphasize methodological advancements in Bayesian modeling and interdisciplinary solutions for agroecosystem challenges. Reed collaborates with industry partners and governmental agencies to translate research into practical tools for farmers. His work has been highlighted in Cornell news for innovations in methane measurement and dairy systems sustainability.

Richard Bomphreyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Comparative Biomechanics
• Evolutionary Biology
• Functional Morphology
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Richard Bomphrey is a Professor of Comparative Biomechanics at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), University of London, where he leads the Structure and Motion Laboratory within the Department of Comparative Biomedical Sciences. He previously served as Interim Vice Principal for Research (2021–2022) and Associate Dean for Research (2022–2023), highlighting his leadership in academic research. His work bridges biology and engineering, focusing on animal locomotion, particularly flight in insects and birds. Richard earned his biological sciences degree from the University of Exeter and completed his DPhil in biomechanics at the University of Oxford. He held postdoctoral positions at Oxford and the University of Bath before securing an EPSRC Fellowship, which facilitated his transition to RVC in 2013. His research explores evolutionary biology through the lens of functional morphology, unsteady aerodynamics, and fluid-structure interaction. He investigates how flying animals sense, stabilize, and control flight, with implications for bio-inspired unmanned air systems. His lab employs advanced techniques such as wind tunnels, high-speed videography, volumetric particle image velocimetry (PIV), and virtual reality chambers for tethered insects. The 15 most recent publications reflect a strong focus on insect and bird flight mechanics, vortex dynamics, biomimetics, and bio-inspired engineering. Key themes include leading-edge vortices, wing morphology, flow sensing in mosquitoes, and aerodynamic adaptations in raptors and dragonflies. His interdisciplinary approach integrates experimental biology with computational modeling and engineering principles. Wellcome Trust New Scientist Popular Science Writing Prize Daily Telegraph STEM Hero of the Month He actively mentors students and leads a vibrant research team, supervising PhD and Master’s students. His outreach includes science festivals, public lectures, and media appearances (BBC, SKY, Discovery Channel). He has contributed to major public engagement initiatives such as the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition and UCL’s bio-inspired robotics summer school. His laboratory, the Structure and Motion Lab, is equipped with state-of-the-art tools for biomechanical analysis, including tomographic PIV and a virtual flight arena for insects. The team investigates both external flight dynamics and internal flows, such as haemodynamics in abdominal aortic aneurysms, demonstrating the breadth of their biomechanical inquiry.

Zoltán S. Spakovszkyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Propulsion and energy conversion
• Internal flows in fluid machinery
• Compressor aerodynamics and stability
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Zoltán S. Spakovszky is the T. Wilson (1953) Professor in Aeronautics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) , where he has served as Director of the Gas Turbine Laboratory since 2008. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from MIT (2000) and joined the MIT faculty in 2001 as Assistant Professor before being promoted to Professor in 2012. Dipl. Ing. , 1997, ETH Zürich M.S. , 1999, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Ph.D. , 2000, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Spakovszky's research focuses on propulsion and energy conversion , compressor aerodynamics , micro-fluidics , and aero-acoustics . He investigates flow instabilities in turbomachinery, supercritical CO2 power cycles, and aircraft design for environmental sustainability. His work bridges fundamental fluid dynamics with applied aerospace engineering. His publications span topics including rotating stall waves , cavitation instabilities , and electrified aviation . Many of his studies address challenges in improving engine efficiency and stability through advanced diagnostics and design optimizations. Scientific Awards : 2021 IGTI Scholar Award (ASME) 2018, 2016, 2014 IGTI Aircraft Engine Committee Best Paper Awards 2017 ASME Gas Turbine Award 2009 Ruth and Joel Spira Award for Excellence in Teaching 2003 ASME Melville Medal Spakovszky leads the Gas Turbine Laboratory at MIT, which conducts cutting-edge research in aerospace propulsion systems and fluid machinery. He has also held leadership roles such as Vehicle Sector Head (2015–2018) and Chair of the Graduate Committee (2020–2021).

Paula Englandمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Gender & Labor Markets
• Changing Family Patterns
• Care Work
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Paula England is a Professor of Sociology and Dean of Social Sciences at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), affiliated with New York University’s College of Arts and Science. She holds a Ph.D. in Sociology (1975) and M.A. in Social Sciences (1972) from the University of Chicago, and a B.A. in Sociology and Psychology (1971) from Whitman College. Her research focuses on gender inequality, family dynamics, care work, sexual behavior, and intersections of gender with race and class. Notable works include analyzing the gender gap in voting, marital status effects on political leanings, and cohort trends in sexual behavior. She has contributed to debates on the stalled gender revolution and socioeconomic disparities in family structures. Her recent scholarship explores topics like wealth-divorce correlations, premarital sex trends, and systemic devaluation of care work. England’s interdisciplinary approach integrates sociology with policy analysis, emphasizing societal structures influencing individual choices. She has held leadership roles in advancing gender equity research and curricular innovation in sociology education. Key areas of impact include revealing how race and class shape family patterns, critiquing human capital theories, and advocating for policy reforms to address care work inequities. Her work bridges empirical research with public discourse, influencing debates on education, labor markets, and social justice.

Roland Schmehlمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Wind Energy
• Aerospace Engineering
• Airborne Wind Energy Systems
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Roland Schmehl is an Associate Professor at the Department of Aerospace Engineering, Delft University of Technology (TU Delft). He is a founding member of Airborne Wind Europe (since 2019) and serves on the advisory board of Kitepower (since 2016). His work focuses on airborne wind energy (AWE) systems, including their application in Martian habitats, noise analysis, and aero-structural modeling. Key Research Areas: Wind energy innovation, aerospace engineering, Martian habitat power systems, and robotics-assisted design. The 15 most recent articles highlight his contributions to AWE system design, flight pattern optimization, noise annoyance studies, and extraterrestrial energy applications. His scientific awards include the 2021 Innovation stamps and the 2021 Rhizome project prize for off-Earth habitat development. Schmehl’s projects include MERIDIONAL (multi-scale wind farm design), Rhizome (autonomous Mars habitats), and EFRO (unmanned systems research). He has led editorial activities for journals like Wind Energy Science and Energies and participated in international conferences.

Jeremy Birdمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Gene Expression Regulation
• Transcription Mechanisms
• RNA Polymerase Function
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Jeremy Bird is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Delaware’s College of Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on the interplay between cellular metabolism and transcriptional regulation, particularly the role of non-canonical initiating nucleotides (NCINs) in RNA capping. He holds a BS from Loyola University in Maryland, a PhD from Cornell University, and completed post-doctoral research at Rutgers University’s Waksman Institute of Microbiology. Dr. Bird’s work investigates how metabolic states influence transcription by RNA polymerases, with emphasis on mitochondrial RNAPs and their use of NAD(H) and dpCoA as capping metabolites. His lab employs genetic, biochemical, and next-generation sequencing approaches to study transcription initiation, elongation, and termination dynamics. Key discoveries include NAD-cap-dependent regulation of RNA stability and its redox-state sensitivity, suggesting a novel epitranscriptomic regulatory layer. Recent projects explore functional implications of metabolite caps, metabolic/transcriptional crosstalk, and applications to mitochondrial dysfunction in diseases. His research has been published in high-impact journals, with a focus on mechanistic studies of transcriptional regulation across prokaryotes and eukaryotes.

Camli Badryaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Aerodynamics
• Unsteady Flow Analysis
• Turbulent Modeling
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Dr. Camli Badrya is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of California, Davis. Her research focuses on computational and experimental aerodynamics, particularly in rotary and fixed-wing aircraft design, unsteady flow analysis, turbulent modeling, and flow control systems. She leads the Davis Applied Aerodynamic Lab (DAAL), which aims to improve aviation efficiency and sustainability through innovations in laminar flow control and multidisciplinary design optimization. Education: B.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering, Technion, Israel M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, University of Maryland, College Park (UMD), USA Research Interests: Hybrid laminar flow control (HLFC) systems for transport aircraft Aerostructural optimization of wings for hydrogen and electric aircraft Bio-inspired flight mechanics and low Reynolds number aerodynamics Wind tunnel testing of advanced flow control concepts Her work emphasizes energy-efficient aviation solutions, including boundary layer suction systems and transonic wing design. She has pioneered research on laminar flow control integration and has validated suction panel performance through large-scale experiments. Awards: Fulbright Scholarship (2011) Amelia Earhart Fellowship Award (2015) Lab Activities: DAAL collaborates on projects like the CITRIS Aviation Prize Design Contest and NCAS Fuels initiatives to advance sustainable aerospace technologies. Current research includes suction system design for subsonic aircraft and multidisciplinary optimization of regional electric aircraft wings.

• Low-dimensional geometry and topology
• Kleinian groups
• Hyperbolic manifolds
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Misha Kapovich is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of California, Davis. His research spans low-dimensional geometry, topology, and geometric group theory, with a focus on Kleinian groups, hyperbolic manifolds, and representation varieties of discrete groups. He has co-authored foundational works on geometric structures and rigidity theorems. His research interests include: Low-dimensional geometry and topology Kleinian groups and hyperbolic manifolds Configuration spaces of geometric objects Fundamental groups of Kähler manifolds Manifolds of nonpositive curvature Geometric representation theory of Lie groups His publications explore intersections between geometric group theory, Lie theory, and algebraic geometry, emphasizing stability inequalities, convex functions on symmetric spaces, and applications to representation theory. Students : Sonjong Hwang (PhD student, University of Utah, 2002) Labs/Teams : Collaborated extensively with Bruce Kleiner and John Millson on geometric group theory and representation varieties. Organized conferences including the 2011 LMS Symposium on Lattices and the 2013 IMPA-NSF Conference on Algebraic and Hyperbolic Geometry.