جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Environmental Soil Chemistry
• Heavy Metal Contamination
• PFAS Pollution
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jajati Mandal serves as a University Fellow (Environmental Pollution) at the University of Salford's School of Science, Engineering & Environment. His work focuses on addressing pressing environmental challenges related to soil and water contamination, with particular emphasis on agricultural systems. He is affiliated with the Environmental Research Centre and contributes to the University's mission of tackling global sustainability challenges through the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to food security, health, and sustainable cities. Dr. Mandal's research interests center on environmental soil chemistry, specifically investigating the behavior and impacts of environmental contaminants including metal(loid)s, PFAS (Per- and Polyfluorinated Alkyl Substances), and tire-rubber chemicals within agricultural ecosystems. His analytical expertise encompasses speciation techniques for metals and metalloids in environmental samples (water, soil, plants), while his methodological approach combines laboratory experiments, field studies, and predictive modeling using machine learning algorithms coded in R. He has developed specialized R packages such as 'Inquilab' and 'AdsorpR' for modeling adsorption kinetics. His extensive publication record spanning 2015-2025 demonstrates consistent focus on environmental contamination issues, with recent work (2024-2025) increasingly addressing PFAS contamination, advanced remediation techniques using biochar and nanomaterials, and sophisticated machine learning applications for predicting contamination thresholds. His research shows strong interdisciplinary connections between environmental chemistry, agricultural science, data science, and public health, with practical applications for improving food safety and water quality. Dr. Mandal actively engages in knowledge dissemination through short courses (such as the 2024 course on 'Arsenic and Potentially Toxic Metals in Food and Agroecosystems' which attracted 43 participants) and collaborative initiatives like the Coastal Ecosystem Hub workshop scheduled for June 2025. His work bridges academic research with practical policy implementation, collaborating with organizations like the Mersey Gateway Environmental Trust to translate scientific findings into environmental management strategies.

Alastair F. Donaldsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Programming Languages
• Compilers
• Verification
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Alastair F. Donaldson is a Professor in the Department of Computing at Imperial College London, where he leads the Multicore Programming Group. His primary affiliation is with Imperial College London's Department of Computing within the broader Faculty of Engineering structure. He serves as a Program Committee Member for major conferences including ASE, PLDI, and POPL. His research spans Programming Languages , Compilers , Verification , Testing , and Multicore Programming , with significant contributions to randomized testing techniques. He pioneered GraphicsFuzz (acquired by Google in 2018) and developed innovative approaches like grammar mutation for parser testing, metamorphic fuzzing for C++ libraries, and specialized tools for GPU API validation. His work bridges theoretical foundations with industrial impact, particularly in compiler correctness and GPU computing. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward fuzzing infrastructure development (40%), GPU/compiler testing (30%), and formal methods integration (30%). His research increasingly focuses on large-scale automated testing for complex systems including WebGPU, Dafny, and Rust, while maintaining rigorous theoretical grounding in concurrency models and memory semantics. Donaldson has held significant leadership roles including General Chair for PLDI 2020 and Program Chair for ECOOP. His research has been supported through conference organizational roles and industrial collaborations, notably the GraphicsFuzz spinout. He actively contributes to the PL community through mentoring initiatives like PLMW and community-building efforts such as The PLDI Song. He leads the Multicore Programming Group at Imperial College London, focusing on practical tools for compiler and GPU driver validation. The group's work combines theoretical program analysis with real-world testing frameworks, maintaining strong industry connections through projects adopted by Google and other technology companies.

Esteban Miñoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Environmental Chemistry
• Water Treatment
• Green Process Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Esteban Miño serves as Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Sciences at Lakeland University Japan, affiliated with the Batten & Black School of Int'l Studies. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering with specialization in Green Process Engineering from Hiroshima University (2007). Dr. Miño's research focuses on environmental chemistry and water treatment technologies, with particular expertise in PFAS decomposition, calcium accumulation on Granular Activated Carbon (GAC), and environmental monitoring systems. His work bridges chemical engineering principles with practical environmental applications, especially in water purification and pollution control. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on advanced water treatment methods, particularly photochemical decomposition of persistent pollutants like perfluorooctanoic acid and optimization of GAC systems for landfill leachate treatment. The research spans from fundamental chemical processes to real-world environmental monitoring applications in regions like the Caribbean. Dr. Miño has established a research trajectory centered on sustainable water treatment solutions, with publications appearing in reputable journals including Journal of Hazardous Materials, Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, and Journal of Water and Environment Technology.

• Cancer Biology
• Cell Migration
• Developmental Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alberto Puliafito serves as Assistant Professor in Oncology at the University of Turin (since 2018) and Researcher in Cell Migration at Candiolo Cancer Institute, FPO-IRCCS (since 2010). His dual appointments position him at the intersection of cancer biology and developmental biophysics, with active research spanning tumor heterogeneity, cell migration dynamics, and embryonic patterning mechanisms. His research program integrates quantitative biophysics with molecular oncology to investigate collective cancer cell behaviors and fundamental developmental processes. Key interests include cytoplasmic flow mechanics in Drosophila embryogenesis, heteroclonal tumor cluster formation, and vascular development pathways. This interdisciplinary approach combines live imaging, mathematical modeling, and 3D tumor microenvironment systems to uncover mechanical and molecular drivers of biological organization. Analysis of his 37 publications (2018-2023) reveals consistent focus on cancer cell migration mechanics and embryonic self-organization. Recent work demonstrates how nuclear positioning synchronizes cell cycles in embryos and how heteroclonal clusters drive metastatic progression. His collaborative network bridges cell biologists, physicists, and clinicians, with prominent publications in Cell, Nature Genetics, and Developmental Cell highlighting mechanistic insights with therapeutic implications.

Wing Hong Chanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Econometrics
• Derivatives
• Risk Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Wing Hong Chan is a Professor at the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics, Wilfrid Laurier University. His research focuses on econometrics, derivatives, risk management, and asset pricing models. He can be contacted at wchan@wlu.ca and is currently on sabbatical. His work addresses financial market dynamics, volatility modeling, and institutional policy impacts. Research interests span cryptocurrency hedging strategies, corporate credit risk in emerging markets, gold market structural breaks, and commodity futures pricing. He has investigated policy effects of price limits in China’s stock markets and the role of liquidity in commodity markets. His contributions include econometric analyses of jump risk in derivatives and long-memory processes in diamond and gold markets. Recent articles highlight Bitcoin’s hedging potential, volatility spillovers in commodity markets, and competing risks in currency regime shifts. Chan’s work bridges theoretical econometric frameworks with applied financial market issues, emphasizing practical implications for risk management and policy design. With no listed scientific awards, his focus remains on advancing quantitative methods for financial market analysis. He does not currently supervise students but maintains an active publication record. His office is located in LH3082.

• Computer Security
• Mobile Application Security
• Software Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jakob Bleier is a PreDoc Researcher at the Institute of Security and Privacy, part of the Faculty of Informatics at Technische Universität Wien. His work focuses on mobile and IoT security, with an emphasis on Android and iOS application analysis, malware lifecycle assessment, and reverse engineering techniques. He contributes to projects such as IoTIO (2020–2025) and W4MP (2023–2027), addressing challenges in software attribution and cross-platform security. Research Interests: Mobile application security (Android/iOS) Static and dynamic malware analysis Binary code analysis and disassembly IoT security and exploit lifespan quantification Software attribution and provenance tracking His publications highlight advancements in cross-platform app comparison, Android disassembly evaluation, and IoT malware lifecycle studies. He has supervised diploma theses on topics like framework identification in Android apps and PII leakage analysis in IoT companion apps. Current Projects: IoTIO: Investigating IoT security and privacy challenges W4MP: Exploring mobile security methodologies SPFBT: Security in pervasive and future networks

Shaun Bloomfieldمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Astrophysics
• Solar Physics
• Space Weather
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Shaun Bloomfield is an Associate Professor at Northumbria University's Mathematics, Physics and Electrical Engineering Department. His research focuses on solar physics, particularly solar flare forecasting, space weather prediction, and the application of machine learning in heliophysics. He holds a PhD and MSc in Astrophysics from Queen's University Belfast (2005 and 2001, respectively). Education: PhD in Astrophysics, Queen's University Belfast (2001-2005) MSc in Astrophysics, Queen's University Belfast (1998-2001) Research Interests: Space weather and solar flare forecasting Machine learning applications in solar physics Coronal mass ejections and solar eruptions EUV imaging and instrumentation Magnetic field dynamics in active regions Recent Articles: Bloomfield's work emphasizes forecasting solar energetic events, validating EUV wave simulations, and developing ensemble forecasting techniques. His contributions include advancements in flare prediction algorithms and EUV filter design for the SWAP telescope. Professional Activities: Member of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) since 2021 Editor of the Journal of Space Weather and Space Climate since 2017 Past member of the European Solar Physics Division (2014-2021) Labs/Teams: Collaborates on projects like the FLARECAST initiative, focusing on big data and machine learning for flare forecasting.

Dawn Dechandمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental Engineering
• Phytoremediation
• Water Quality Management
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dawn Dechand is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering (BAE) at Michigan State University's College of Engineering. Her research focuses on leveraging plant-based ecological systems to address water quality challenges, particularly agricultural and urban runoff, wastewater treatment, and hazardous waste remediation. She specializes in wetlands, phytoremediation, and plant-microbe interactions to understand pollutant fate and mitigation strategies. Education: Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology (2007) B.S. in Biological and Agricultural Engineering and Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, Kansas State University (2002) Research Interests: Phytoremediation of emerging pollutants and hazardous wastes Constructed wetlands and vegetated technologies for water quality protection Plant tissue culture and genetic engineering for enhanced phytoremediation capabilities Her work emphasizes sustainable solutions, including duckweed-based systems for nutrient recovery and anaerobic digestion optimization in agricultural waste management. Teaching: BE 332: Engineering Properties of Biological Materials BE 482: Non-point Source Pollution Control Research Trends: Recent publications highlight advancements in plant-driven pollutant mitigation, including antibiotic metabolism in plants, antimicrobial accumulation in food crops, and solar-bio-powered waste systems. Her studies bridge laboratory experiments (e.g., hydroponic and callus culture models) with field-scale applications, addressing both environmental and human health impacts. Labs and Teams: Her research group operates within the College of Engineering's Biosystems Engineering program, collaborating on interdisciplinary projects to advance ecological engineering solutions for water quality challenges.

Osman Atilla Arikanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Anaerobic Digestion
• Waste Management
• Organic Waste Treatment
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Osman Atilla Arikan is a Professor of Environmental Engineering at Istanbul Technical University (ITU), where he has held academic positions since 2000. He leads research in anaerobic digestion, waste management, and sustainable environmental technologies. His work focuses on organic waste valorization, biogas production optimization, and zero-waste strategies for institutions. He has extensive experience in full-scale anaerobic digestion plants, composting technologies, and antibiotic fate studies in agricultural waste. Education: PhD in Environmental Engineering (ITU, 2004), Master's (ITU, 1996), and Bachelor's (ITU, 1994). Research interests include: anaerobic digestion systems, municipal solid waste management, circular economy models, antibiotic degradation in waste streams, and sustainable campus practices. He has authored over 47 publications and led 15 projects, including initiatives on earthquake waste management, sustainable university campuses, and biorefinery approaches. Grants/Projects: Includes BAP-funded research on urban solid waste utilization and the Istanbul Drinking Water Master Plan. He advises students on topics like food waste management and bioenergy systems. Labs/Teams: Leads projects at ITU’s Environmental Engineering Department, collaborating on anaerobic digestion, composting, and lifecycle assessment frameworks.

• Distributed Systems
• Distributed Computing
• Persistent Memory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anatole Lefort is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Systems Research Group of the Technical University of Munich, hosted by Prof. Pramod Bhatotia. His current research focuses on CXL-based disaggregated memory systems for heterogeneous compute architectures. Dr. Lefort's educational background includes: Ph.D. in Computer Science from Institut Polytechnique de Paris (2023), advised by Pierre Sutra and Gaël Thomas. Diplôme d’Ingénieur (M.S. Eng.) from Télécom SudParis (2018), where he graduated first in his class. His research interests encompass Distributed Systems, Distributed Computing, Persistent Memory, Concurrency, Language Runtimes, and Cloud Infrastructures. During his doctoral studies, he investigated persistent memory programming, particularly for managed languages like Java, addressing challenges in memory management and concurrency. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on persistent memory systems, with contributions such as J-NVM for off-heap persistent objects in Java and the WB-amcast protocol for fault-tolerant atomic multicast, reflecting expertise in both systems and distributed algorithms. Dr. Lefort has been recognized with several awards: Laureate of Engineers of the Future Awards, Engineers for Research category (December 2022). Best student publication in ICTs at Institut Polytechnique de Paris (September 2022). He has not advised any students to date. His funding includes an NVMW Student Travel Grant for the 2022 workshop and a Fully-Funded Ph.D. Scholarship from Institut Mines-Télécom awarded in 2018 based on academic excellence. Currently, Dr. Lefort is part of the Systems Research Group at TUM. Previously, he was a member of the Parallel and Distributed Systems Group at Télécom SudParis during his Ph.D. studies.

• Nanomedicine
• Nanotoxicology
• Biomaterials
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Marco Monopoli is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Chemistry, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI). His research focuses on understanding bio-nano interactions, particularly the protein corona formation around nanomaterials and its implications for nanomedicine, nanotoxicology, and environmental impact. He leads a multi-disciplinary team developing methods to characterize nanoparticle-protein corona complexes using advanced physicochemical and proteomic techniques. Academic Positions: Senior Lecturer (2016–present), Postdoctoral Researcher (2009–2015) Education: PhD in Pharmacology (University College Dublin, 2005–2009), Master’s in Pharmaceutical Biotechnology (University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 2005) Dr. Monopoli’s research interests include biomaterials, drug delivery systems, and chronic disease diagnostics. He has pioneered studies on how nanoparticle surface properties influence biological interactions, with applications in personalized medicine and environmental safety. His grants include funding from Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), European Commission (EU Horizon), and Enterprise Ireland for projects like Glyco-Nanoparticles for Nanomedicine and Sustainable Nanomaterial Design. Recent publications focus on nanoparticle corona dynamics, biomarker discovery, and immunomodulation strategies. Dr. Monopoli is actively involved in educational initiatives, holding a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Professional Education from RCSI.

Uladzimir Karniychukمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases
• Viral Pathogenesis
• Animal Models of Viral Diseases
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Uladzimir Karniychuk is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Veterinary Microbiology at Ohio State University and leads Zika virus research at VIDO-Intervac (University of Saskatchewan). He holds a DVM from Vitebsk State Academy of Veterinary Medicine (2005) and a PhD in Veterinary Medicine from Ghent University (2012), focusing on porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) pathogenesis. His research spans emerging infectious diseases, viral host interactions, and vaccine development using animal models. Key areas include: Design and validation of humanized mouse and ferret models for HIV-1 and influenza Mechanisms of Zika virus infection in utero and fetal outcomes Development of CpG-recoded Zika virus vaccine candidates Pathogen persistence in reproductive tissues Publications highlight innovative strategies in viral attenuation, molecular footprints of persistent infections, and cross-species transmission dynamics. His work bridges basic virology with translational applications in veterinary and human medicine.

Yu-Ping Chinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Science
• Water Resources
• Environmental Chemistry
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Yu-Ping Chin is a Professor at the University of Delaware's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering within the College of Engineering. Her research focuses on environmental and water resources, particularly investigating pollutant fate, biogeochemical processes, and climate change impacts in Arctic and coastal ecosystems. She holds a Ph.D. and M.S. from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and an A.B. from Columbia College, Columbia University. Key research areas include dissolved organic matter dynamics, redox chemistry, and the environmental fate of contaminants such as pesticides and flame retardants. Her work integrates field studies, electrochemical analysis, and computational modeling to address challenges in water quality, coastal resilience, and ecosystem health. Recent studies highlight stemflow's role in coastal forest solute cycling, wildfire smoke impacts on dissolved organic matter, and the phototransformation of pollutants in Arctic environments. She collaborates on projects analyzing tidal stream alkalinity, microbial soil carbon cycling in wetlands, and the resilience of Arctic systems under climate stress. Her grants include collaborative research on stemflow dynamics and coastal critical zone networks. She leads studies in the ISE Lab and contributes to initiatives like the Antarctic supraglacial stream characterization. No awards or formal advisees are explicitly listed, but her work underscores interdisciplinary environmental science contributions.

• Digital Transformation
• Cybersecurity
• E-Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yrd. Doç. Dr. Ibrahim Adeshola is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Engineering at Final University. His research focuses on digital transformation, cybersecurity, e-learning, environmental sustainability, renewable energy, and educational technology. He has published extensively on topics including the impact of social commerce on MSMEs, cybersecurity awareness among students, and the relationship between technological innovation and environmental degradation. His work often employs mixed methods and advanced statistical techniques like PLS-SEM and quantile regression. Research interests include addressing challenges in digital education, mitigating environmental impacts of energy consumption, and analyzing policy frameworks for sustainability. His recent studies explore the asymmetric effects of fossil fuels and FDI on ecological footprints, as well as the role of renewable energy in achieving COP27 targets. He has also investigated cultural dimensions influencing management practices in multicultural environments and consumer behavior on social platforms like Instagram. Despite notable contributions, no academic awards or administrative roles are explicitly mentioned. His publications span interdisciplinary topics, reflecting a commitment to bridging technology, education, and environmental science.

• Water Remediation
• Micropollutants
• Biodegradation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ana Rita Silva is an Invited Auxiliary Researcher at the Centre of Biological Engineering, University of Minho (Portugal), a position held since September 2023. Previously, she served as a Research Fellow at the same institution (2022-2035) and conducted PhD research on micropollutant biodegradation. Her work bridges environmental engineering and nanotechnology to develop sustainable water treatment solutions for industrial and pharmaceutical contaminants. Educational Background: PhD in Micro/Nanotechnology, University of Minho (2017-2023) Master’s degree in Micro/Nanotechnology, University of Minho School of Engineering (2013-2016) Bachelor degree in Biomedical Engineering, Instituto Politécnico do Porto (2010-2013) Dr. Silva’s research centers on advanced water remediation, with dual expertise in biological processes and nanomaterial applications. She pioneers anaerobic digestion optimization for textile/pharmaceutical wastewater using carbon-based nanomaterials, while developing visible-light photocatalysts for dye degradation. Her ecotoxicity assessments ensure treatment safety by evaluating pollutant transformation products. Current work integrates machine learning for predictive modeling of adsorption processes and investigates PFAS bioremediation—a critical frontier in water safety. Analysis of her 2022-2025 publications reveals dominant themes: (1) carbon nanomaterial-enhanced anaerobic digestion for micropollutant removal, (2) visible-light photocatalysis using ferrite nanoparticles, and (3) wastewater-based epidemiology for public health monitoring. Over 60% of recent work focuses on PFAS/pharmaceutical degradation, reflecting urgent environmental priorities. Scientific Awards: Scholarship Papers@USA (2022) FLAD Scholarship for 2018 International Workshop for Global Sustainability (2018) Dr. Silva leads the Blue Bioeconomy Pact - Textile Vertical project (NextGenerationEU, 2023-present), advancing circular economy solutions for textile wastewater. Previous grants include Move2LowC (COMPETE 2020, 2022-2023) for low-carbon bioremediation and SARS Control (COMPETE 2020, 2021-2022) addressing pandemic-linked water quality. Her foundational FCT grant (2017-2021) enabled PhD research on nanomaterial-enhanced biodegradation. Affiliated with the Centre of Biological Engineering at University of Minho, she collaborates with INRAE (Bordeaux) on metabolomics and maintains active roles in FEMS and FEBS. Her lab specializes in anaerobic bioreactor systems, nanomaterial synthesis, and high-throughput ecotoxicity screening, with future work targeting scalable PFAS destruction technologies.