جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Stephanie Spahrمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Environmental Chemistry
• Water Quality
• Contaminant Hydrology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Stephanie Spahr is a Research Group Leader at the Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries (IGB) in Berlin, Germany, where she leads the Organic Contaminants research group within the Department of Ecohydrology and Biogeochemistry. Previously, she served as a Junior Research Group Leader at the University of Tübingen's Center for Applied Geoscience (2019-2021) and as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Stanford University's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (2016-2019). Dr. Spahr earned her PhD in Environmental Chemistry from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) and the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (Eawag) in 2016. Her doctoral research focused on the formation of N-nitrosodimethylamine during water disinfection with chloramine. She completed her MSc in Geoecology at the University of Tübingen in 2012, with thesis work on carbon and nitrogen isotope analysis of benzotriazoles conducted at Eawag, and her BSc in Geoecology/Ecosystem Management at the same institution in 2010. Dr. Spahr's research focuses on trace organic contaminants in aquatic systems, with particular expertise in transformation processes of contaminants in natural and engineered systems, advanced oxidation processes for water treatment, urban blue-green infrastructure, and compound-specific isotope analysis. Her work bridges environmental chemistry, engineering, and ecology to address water quality challenges in urban and natural water systems. She employs advanced analytical techniques to track contaminant sources and transformation pathways, with a strong emphasis on practical applications for water treatment and environmental protection. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on biochar-based water treatment technologies, particularly for stormwater management. She investigates how biochar amendments can remove trace organic contaminants from urban runoff, with recent work examining persulfate activation mechanisms, the role of chloride in reactive species formation, and the performance of engineered media filters under dynamic conditions. Her research also extends to understanding contaminant transport in rivers, the ecological impacts of pollutants, and developing analytical methods for environmental monitoring. The interdisciplinary nature of her work connects chemical processes with ecological outcomes. Outstanding Review Paper Award 2023 in Environmental Science: Water Research & Technology Selected for the Falling Walls Female Science Talents Intensive Track 2023 Selected mentee in the Leibniz Mentoring Programme 2022-2023 Best poster award (1st prize) at the Wasser 2022 of the Water Chemistry Society Selected fellow in the Postdoc Academy for Transformational Leadership 2020-2022 (Robert Bosch Stiftung) Selected fellow in the Athene Program for early female career researchers at the University of Tübingen, 2020-2021 As a Research Group Leader, Dr. Spahr supervises multiple research projects including 'POllution in UrbaN ponds, eco-evolutionary Dynamics, and Ecosystem Resilience (POUNDER)', 'Dynamic hyporheic zone', 'NYMPHE', and the 'Incident-related special investigation programme for the environmental disaster in the Oder River'. She serves on the Executive Board of the German Water Chemistry Society and heads its Expert Committee on 'Oxidative Processes'. Her collaborative work spans numerous institutions across Germany and internationally, addressing critical water quality challenges through interdisciplinary approaches. Dr. Spahr leads the Organic Contaminants research group at IGB Berlin, which focuses on understanding the fate and treatment of organic pollutants in water systems. Her team employs advanced analytical techniques including compound-specific isotope analysis to track contaminant sources and transformation pathways. The group collaborates extensively with other departments at IGB and with international partners on projects addressing urban water challenges and ecological impacts of pollution. Current research emphasizes innovative water treatment technologies, particularly biochar-based systems for stormwater management, and investigating the complex interactions between contaminants, aquatic ecosystems, and human activities.

• Ecology
• Biostatistics
• Climate Change
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jonathan Lenoir is a CNRS Researcher at the Ecology and Dynamics of Anthropized Systems (EDYSAN) laboratory, University of Picardie Jules Verne , France. His work bridges Ecology and Biostatistics , focusing on ecological dynamics under spatial and temporal global changes, particularly biotic responses to climate change. His research spans broad-scale biodiversity patterns, species distribution modeling, and microclimate ecology, with special attention to forest systems. Dr. Lenoir leads and contributes to multiple research projects including MaCCMic (Impact of forest Management and Climate Change on understory Microclimate) and IMPRINT (Impacts of Microclimatic Processes on forest Biodiversity redistribution under macroclimaTe warming). These projects utilize advanced technologies like LiDAR and microclimate sensors to model understory temperature dynamics and predict biodiversity responses to climate change. His recent publications analyze microclimate buffering in forests ( 2024 ), species thermophilization ( 2024 ), and the application of deep learning to habitat identification ( 2024 ). His work also explores interdisciplinary connections like eco-oncology , comparing invasion dynamics in ecology and medicine. Dr. Lenoir actively mentors researchers and supervises fieldwork campaigns, emphasizing rigorous data collection ( 180 monitoring plots across French forests ) and advanced statistical analyses in R . He collaborates with European institutions and participates in large-scale initiatives like ReSurveyEurope , a database of resurveyed vegetation plots.

Aleksandar Bojchevskiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence
• Graph Neural Networks
• Adversarial Robustness
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Aleksandar Bojchevski is a full professor of Computer Science at the University of Cologne, leading the Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence Lab (TAIL). His research focuses on developing robust, interpretable, and privacy-preserving machine learning models, particularly graph neural networks (GNNs). The lab emphasizes trustworthiness in high-stakes applications through methods that handle noisy, adversarial, or anomalous data. Bojchevski holds a PhD and PostDoc from the Technical University of Munich, advised by Stephan Günnemann. Previously, he was faculty at CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security. His work bridges theory and practice, addressing adversarial robustness, uncertainty quantification, and scalable GNN techniques. Research interests include: robustness certification for GNNs, conformal prediction, adversarial attack analysis, and privacy-aware machine learning. His lab actively collaborates with RWTH Aachen and organizes events like the Learning on Graphs Meet Up. Recent achievements include a teaching award for the Machine Learning lecture (SS 24) and NeurIPS 2024 acceptance of SVFT: Parameter-Efficient Fine-Tuning with Singular Vectors . Open positions are available in his group focusing on trustworthy ML topics. Key labs/teams: Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence Lab (TAIL), Center for Data and Simulation Science (CDS) as a core scientist.

• Neuromorphic Computing
• Hardware Accelerators
• VLSI Circuits
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Tobias Gemmeke is a University Professor at RWTH Aachen University's Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, leading the Chair of Integrated Digital Systems and Circuit Design. His work focuses on neuromorphic computing, hardware accelerators, and energy-efficient electronics. He has pioneered advancements in FPGA-based computational neuroscience simulators, neuromorphic processor architectures, and sensor integration for industrial and medical applications. Research interests include time-domain computing, ReRAM reliability, and co-optimization of neural networks with hardware. Notable contributions include the neuroAIx framework for accelerated neuroscience simulations and energy-efficient ASIC designs for post-quantum cryptography. He actively explores memristive devices and domain generalization techniques for edge computing. Recent publications highlight innovations in spiking neural networks, sensor systems for plain bearings, and time-domain compute-in-memory engines. His work bridges theoretical neuroscience with practical hardware implementations, emphasizing scalability and real-time performance.

Michael Klasenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Particle Physics
• Quantum Chromodynamics
• Physics beyond the Standard Model
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Michael Klasen is a leading theoretical physicist at the Institute of Theoretical Physics at the University of Münster, where he heads his eponymous research group. His work bridges nuclear and particle physics, with significant contributions to quantum chromodynamics and physics beyond the Standard Model. His research focuses on Particle Physics , Quantum Chromodynamics , and Physics beyond the Standard Model , with particular emphasis on understanding the quark-gluon structure of atomic nuclei and dark matter phenomena. His innovative approach connects microscopic quark-gluon dynamics with nuclear binding phenomena, creating a crucial bridge between nuclear and particle physics. Prof. Klasen's recent work analyzing nucleon binding at the quark-gluon level was recognized as a "Breakthrough of the Year 2024" by Physics World. His research group's publication in Physical Review Letters demonstrated how quarks and gluons behave differently in nucleon pairs than in free nucleons, fundamentally advancing our understanding of nuclear binding. Breakthrough of the Year 2024 from Physics World Leadership of Research Training Group 2149 "Strong and weak interactions - from hadrons to dark matter" Supervision of award-winning doctoral research including the Infineon Dissertation Prize 2025 Prof. Klasen has successfully mentored numerous PhD students, with 20 of his group's graduates continuing their academic careers at prestigious institutions including CERN and Stanford University. His research has been supported by major funding bodies including the German Research Foundation (DFG), the Helmholtz Alliance for Astroparticle Physics, and BMBF collaborative research programs. The Klasen working group maintains active collaborations with international research networks including CTEQ, DM@NLO, and RESUMMINO.

Markus Reichsteinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biogeochemistry
• Climate Science
• Ecosystem Ecology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Markus Reichstein is a Professor for Global Geoecology at Friedrich Schiller University (FSU) Jena and Director of the Biogeochemical Integration Department at the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry. His research focuses on ecosystem responses to climate variability, climate extremes, and the application of AI in Earth system science. He holds a PhD in Plant Ecology from the University of Bayreuth and has pioneered interdisciplinary approaches combining machine learning with environmental modeling. Key roles include leadership in the Michael-Stifel-Center Jena for Data-driven and Simulation Science and founding director of the ELLIS Unit Jena. He contributed to the IPCC Special Report on Climate Extremes and has received prestigious awards such as the Leibniz Prize. His work bridges ecology, hydrology, and atmospheric science, addressing critical global challenges like carbon cycle feedbacks and ecosystem resilience. Recent research emphasizes AI-driven early warning systems for climate risks, integrating observational data with mechanistic models. His team explores land-atmosphere interactions, soil-vegetation dynamics, and the impacts of climate extremes on societal systems. Notable projects include GartenDiv, a citizen science initiative for garden biodiversity, and advancements in global water cycle modeling using hybrid AI-physics frameworks. Awards include the Piers J. Sellers Award (2018), ERC Synergy Grant (2019), and Leibniz Prize (2020). He collaborates with international networks like ELLIS and Future Earth, advancing data-driven solutions for sustainability science.

Sarah Kangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Climate Dynamics
• Atmospheric Circulation
• Ocean Circulation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sarah Kang is the Director of the Department of Climate Dynamics at the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology in Hamburg, Germany, a position she has held since August 2023. She leads the Director's Research Group (CDY) focusing on fundamental climate dynamics. Prior to this, she served as Professor in the Department of Urban and Environmental Engineering at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) in South Korea from 2011-2023, progressing through assistant, associate, and full professor ranks. Her research examines complex climate system dynamics, with emphasis on: Large-scale atmosphere and ocean circulation patterns Tropical-extratropical climate interactions Hydrological cycle responses to climate change Mechanisms of polar amplification Teleconnections between ocean basins and climate zones Analysis of her recent publications reveals dominant research themes: Ocean-atmosphere coupling mechanisms Radiative forcing and climate sensitivity Hemispheric climate asymmetries Tropical precipitation dynamics Polar warming impacts on global circulation with consistent methodology employing high-resolution climate modeling and observational verification. Major scientific recognitions include: AGU Atmospheric Sciences Ascent Award (2022) AOGS Kamide Lecture Award (2018) Editor's Citation for Excellence in Refereeing (GRL 2018) UNIST Teaching Excellence Award (2012) NCAR Advanced Studies Fellowship (2009) She maintains extensive professional engagement as: Co-chair of CLIVAR Climate Dynamics Panel Science Steering Committee member for CFMIP Associate Editor for Frontiers in Climate Editor for AGU Advances Board member of Korean Meteorological Society

Katrin Gillerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nutritional Sciences
• Animal Nutrition
• Molecular Nutrition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. habil. Katrin Giller leads the Department of Molecular Nutrition Science (140a) at the University of Hohenheim, Garbenstraße 30, Bio Building I, Room 151, Stuttgart. Her research focuses on livestock nutrition, with specific interests in methane mitigation, antioxidant mechanisms, and metabolic syndrome in agricultural animals. Department: Molecular Nutrition Science (140a) Contact: katrin.giller@uni-hohenheim.de Office Hours: By appointment Her work spans nutritional biochemistry , ruminal fermentation , and sustainable livestock systems , often examining interactions between dietary compounds (e.g., spirulina, polyphenols, n-3 fatty acids) and animal physiology. Recent studies investigate antioxidant gene expression , transgenerational metabolic impacts , and feed efficiency . Current advisees include B.Sc. Viola Gauly, Fernando Giugno, Jana Kornherr, Mira Kühn, Daniel Obermüller, and Helen Pötzsch. The department's website details research projects, teaching events, and publications.

Harald Wehnesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Project Management
• IT Infrastructure
• Healthcare Project Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Harald Wehnes serves as a Professor at the University of Würzburg within the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, specifically affiliated with the Institute of Computer Science's Chair of Computer Science III (Communication Networks). His office is located in room A206 at the Hubland campus, with contact email wehnes@informatik.uni-wuerzburg.de. His research centers on project management methodologies, with particular emphasis on the Project Excellence Model and its practical applications. Prof. Wehnes has developed significant expertise in applying project management frameworks to complex IT infrastructure initiatives and healthcare systems. His work demonstrates how theoretical project management concepts translate into real-world implementation, especially in cross-organizational contexts. Analysis of his publication history reveals a consistent focus on practical project management applications, particularly the NIMBUS project case study which documented the consolidation of 12 data centers into a single state data center. His publications demonstrate evolving expertise from foundational programming work (evidenced by his 1981 book "Strukturierte Programmierung mit FORTRAN 77" which went through seven editions) to sophisticated project management frameworks. Prof. Wehnes has maintained active engagement with the German Project Management Association (GPM), presenting at numerous forums and events. His international reach is evident through presentations at institutions including the University of the United Arab Emirates and the University of Canterbury in New Zealand. From 2013-2020, he taught specialized courses on professional project management (Spezialvorlesung aus der Praxis: Professionelles Projektmanagement) at the University of Würzburg, sharing his extensive practical experience with students. His work environment within the Chair of Computer Science III connects his project management expertise with research areas including 5G & 6G network technologies, network and service management, and green communication networks.

• Integrated Circuits
• Mixed-Signal Computing
• Neural Recording Systems
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Boris Murmann is Professor at Stanford University, specializing in integrated circuit design, mixed-signal computing, and energy-efficient AI hardware. His research advances neural interface technologies, analog design automation, and tinyML systems. Recent work develops ultra-low-power neural recording ICs for brain-computer interfaces, RRAM-based memory systems, and open-source semiconductor design frameworks. Publications demonstrate innovations in compressive sensing for neural data, hardware-algorithm co-design, and reinforcement learning for analog circuit synthesis. Significant contributions include Medusa (TinyML processor), EMBER (RRAM macro), and methodologies for coarsely-quantized computer vision and analog design automation.

• Computational Linguistics
• Natural Language Processing (NLP)
• Dependency Parsing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Joakim Nivre is a Professor at Uppsala University's Department of Linguistics and Philology. He is a leading researcher in computational linguistics, with a focus on dependency parsing, Universal Dependencies (UD) framework development, and multilingual NLP applications. His recent work explores LLMs in climate change discourse analysis, pharmacovigilance explainability, and historical text processing. Key research areas: Dependency parsing theory, Universal Dependencies standardization, LLM evaluation Collaborations: SweSAT-1.0 benchmark development, ClimateEval project, PARSEME integration His 2025-2023 publications demonstrate expertise in explainable AI for healthcare, synthetic data generation for idioms, and multilingual benchmark design. Notably, he co-developed SweSAT-1.0 to evaluate Swedish LLMs and contributed to typology-informed UD revisions. Despite extensive work in NLP, no scientific awards are mentioned in available texts.

• Computational Social Science
• Social Computing
• Human-Centered Machine Learning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Koustuv Saha is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), leading the OnCARE lab. He holds a PhD from Georgia Tech and a B.Tech from IIT Kharagpur. His research focuses on computational social science, social computing, and ethical AI applications in mental health and wellbeing. His work bridges computer science with psychology, sociology, and public policy to address societal challenges. Education: PhD in Computer Science (Georgia Tech, 2021), B.Tech in CSE (IIT Kharagpur, 2012). Previous roles include Senior Researcher at Microsoft Research Montreal (FATE group) and industry research experience in Silicon Valley. Research interests include wellbeing sensing technologies, algorithmic fairness, and large language models’ societal impacts. Recent work examines caregiver mental health, deceptive wellness apps, and AI ethics in content moderation. His studies combine causal inference, NLP, and multimodal data analysis. Publications span top venues like CHI, CSCW, ICWSM, and JMIR. Notable awards include Georgia Tech’s Outstanding Dissertation Award (2022) and Snap Research Fellowship (2020). He advises on AI governance and collaborates with policymakers, clinicians, and industry. OnCARE lab explores human-centered AI for societal good, with projects on mental health support systems, ethical tech design, and algorithmic transparency in health contexts. Current focus includes caregiver AI tools, LLM-based empathetic systems, and workplace wellbeing interventions.

Ruben Portuguesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Systems Neuroscience
• Behavioral Neuroscience
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ruben Portugues is a Professor of Brain Circuit Function and Dysfunction at the Institute of Neuroscience, Technical University of Munich (TUM). He is a full member of the Graduate School of Systemic Neurosciences (GSN), an associate and advisory board member of the Munich Center for Neurosciences (MCN), and leads a research group focused on understanding the neural basis of behavior. His lab uses larval zebrafish as a model organism to investigate sensorimotor control, decision-making, and motor learning through whole-brain imaging and circuit analysis. His research interests lie at the intersection of systems neuroscience and behavior. He investigates how brain circuits process sensory information, integrate it with motor output, and enable adaptive and flexible behavior. Key areas include the function of the cerebellum, heading direction networks, sensorimotor transformations, and the neural mechanisms of decision-making. His lab employs cutting-edge techniques including custom-built microscopes, behavioral assays, and computational analysis. The recent publications and preprints from his lab demonstrate a strong trend in decoding distributed neural circuits underlying navigation and decision-making in zebrafish. There is a clear focus on identifying specific brain regions (e.g., interpeduncular nucleus, cerebellum) and cell types involved in processing visual, motor, and spatial information. The work increasingly emphasizes whole-brain functional imaging and the emergence of cognitive-like representations such as allocentric heading direction. FENS-Kavli Network of Excellence (FKNE) PhD Thesis Prize (awarded to student Luigi Petrucco) Ruben Portugues actively mentors PhD students, including current advisees Luigi Petrucco, Ot Prat, and Shuhong Huang, and has successfully graduated Dr. Elena Dragomir and Dr. Vilim Štih. His lab engages in extensive collaborations, hosts visiting researchers, participates in teaching (e.g., CSHL Imaging Course, Cajal Course), and secures resources for advanced research. The lab is known for building its own microscopes and software, fostering technical innovation. The Portugues Lab operates as a dynamic, interdisciplinary team that combines experimental neuroscience with computational and engineering approaches. They regularly hold retreats, participate in scientific events, and contribute to community initiatives like the Munich Brain Day. The lab is preparing to relocate to the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior at Cornell University, marking a new phase in its research trajectory.

• Database Systems
• Graph Databases
• Data Management
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Amol Deshpande is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at the University of California, Berkeley, College of Engineering. With over 160 publications spanning from 2000 to 2025, his research has significantly impacted the database systems community. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical systems, evidenced by numerous publications in top-tier venues including SIGMOD, VLDB, and ICDE. Professor Deshpande's research focuses on database systems, with particular expertise in graph databases, data management, probabilistic databases, query optimization, and data provenance. His work addresses fundamental challenges in managing complex data, including efficient graph analytics, dataset versioning, streaming data processing, and privacy-preserving data management. Recent research directions include entity-relationship abstractions beyond traditional relations, standalone catalog engines for large data systems, and graph theoretical approaches to dataset versioning. His publication trends show a consistent focus on evolving database technologies, with early work on probabilistic databases and query optimization, transitioning to graph analytics and data provenance, and more recently addressing modern challenges in data cataloging, privacy-first data management, and serverless stream processing. His research spans both theoretical contributions (e.g., approximation algorithms for stochastic optimization) and practical systems building (e.g., RStore, TreeCat). Professor Deshpande has mentored numerous PhD students who have become active researchers in the database community, including Hui Miao, Souvik Bhattacherjee, and Konstantinos Xirogiannopoulos. His collaborative work spans across institutions, with frequent collaborations with researchers from MIT, University of Maryland, and other leading institutions. His research has been supported by major funding agencies and has influenced both academic research and industry practices in data management. The evolution of his work reflects the changing landscape of data management, from traditional relational systems to modern graph and streaming data challenges.

Gheorghe Craciunمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mathematical Biology
• Dynamical Systems
• Chemical Reaction Networks
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gheorghe Craciun is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics and the Department of Biomolecular Chemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research focuses on mathematical and computational models in biology and medicine, particularly dynamical systems models of biological interaction networks. He has been a visiting researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in the Sciences during the 2019-2020 academic year and has organized the Madison Workshops on Mathematics of Reaction Networks. Craciun's primary research interests include Mathematical Biology, Dynamical Systems, Chemical Reaction Networks, Computational Biology, Systems Biology, and Algebraic Geometry. He investigates systems of differential equations with polynomial right-hand sides, which are common in biochemical reaction networks, ecological interactions, and epidemiological models. His work often involves proving global stability, analyzing multistability, and characterizing steady states using tools from algebraic geometry and combinatorics. Recent publications demonstrate his focus on toric differential inclusions, endotactic networks, and the global attractor conjecture, extending to applications in biochemical networks and discrete Boltzmann equations. His extensive publication record reveals a strong trend toward algebraic and geometric methods for analyzing complex biological networks, with significant contributions to reaction network theory, stability analysis, and parameter characterization. Craciun's work bridges abstract mathematical concepts with practical applications in biochemistry, ecology, and medicine, including modeling vitellogenin production in trout and peptide mass distributions. He has collaborated extensively with international researchers including Alicia Dickenstein, Anne Shiu, Bernd Sturmfels, Casian Pantea, and Miruna-Stefana Sorea. In education, Craciun teaches graduate courses such as Math 703 and mentors students through the Madison Math Circle and Putnam Club, while organizing specialized workshops that foster collaboration in reaction network theory.