جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Choon Siew Engمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Psoriasis
• Atopic Dermatitis
• Hidradenitis Suppurativa
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Choon Siew Eng is an Associate Professor at Monash University Malaysia's Jeffrey Cheah School of Medicine and Health Sciences and a senior consultant dermatologist at Hospital Sultanah Aminah in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. She holds a MBBS from the University of Malaya (1982) and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, London (2003). Her postgraduate training included dermatology specialization at St. John’s Institute of Dermatology, London. Dr. Choon’s research focuses on chronic inflammatory skin diseases, particularly psoriasis (including pustular psoriasis), atopic dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, and cutaneous adverse drug reactions. She has contributed to global consensus guidelines for generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP), including treatment goals and diagnostic criteria. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals targeting health and well-being (SDG 3). Recent research highlights include spesolimab’s efficacy in reducing GPP inflammation and safety across clinical trials, as well as epidemiological studies on GPP prevalence in multiethnic populations. She serves on editorial boards (Experimental Dermatology) and international organizations (International Psoriasis Council, Malaysian Skin Foundation). Dr. Choon actively collaborates globally, particularly in Asia-Pacific regions, to advance understanding of psoriasis subtypes and adverse drug reactions. Her work bridges clinical practice, research, and public health, emphasizing patient-centered care for rare and severe skin conditions.

Jorge Pullinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Quantum Gravity
• General Relativity
• Loop Quantum Gravity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jorge Pullin is a Professor and Horace C. Hearne, Jr. Chair of Theoretical Physics at Louisiana State University (LSU), affiliated with the Department of Physics & Astronomy within the College of Science. He holds a Ph.D. from the Instituto Balseiro, Argentina (1988). His research focuses on quantum gravity and general relativity, particularly canonical quantization methods and loop quantum gravity. Collaborating with Rodolfo Gambini since 1990, Pullin has co-authored influential works like the book Loops, knots, gauge theories and quantum gravity (1996). He challenges mainstream string theory by advocating for quantization of general relativity itself. His work also explores black hole collisions, leveraging LSU's access to the world's fastest university-controlled supercomputer for numerical relativity simulations, and contributes to gravitational wave detection via LIGO collaborations. Recent articles highlight interdisciplinary efforts in quantum foundations, including interpretations of quantum mechanics and consciousness theories, alongside advancements in dark matter searches and scalar field interactions with quantum black holes. Pullin's group has pioneered the Lazarus Project and developed novel lattice-based quantum gravity approaches. Awards: Hearne Chair of Theoretical Physics His advising and grants activities reflect no listed students but significant collaborative efforts. Research is anchored at the Hearne Institute of Theoretical Physics, where he leads investigations into quantum gravity's implications for spacetime and black hole physics.

Kexue Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Hybrid Dynamical Systems and Control Theory
• Time-Delay Systems
• Nonlinear and Hybrid Control Systems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Kexue Zhang is an Assistant Professor and Verner Family Faculty Fellow at Queen's University, holding a joint appointment in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics within the Faculty of Arts and Science and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the Stephen J.R. Smith Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science . He earned dual PhDs in Applied Mathematics (University of Waterloo) and Control Theory and Control Engineering (Shandong University), followed by postdoctoral positions at Queen's University, the University of Calgary, and the Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences. His research focuses on hybrid dynamical systems , control theory , and applications in time-delay systems , nonlinear control , and dynamical systems on time scales . Key interests include event-triggered control, distributed convex optimization, and stability analysis of complex systems. Research Trends in Publications: Recent work emphasizes event-triggered stabilization, time-delay systems, and impulsive control strategies. His 2020–2024 articles highlight advancements in Zeno-behavior exclusion, synchronization of dynamical networks, and Lyapunov-based stability criteria for hybrid systems. Awards: Verner Family Faculty Fellow, Queen's University Advising and grants: Currently mentoring students in hybrid systems and time-delay control. Active in collaborative research projects across engineering and applied mathematics disciplines. Labs/Teams: Engaged in interdisciplinary research groups focused on systems control, automation, and mathematical modeling at Queen's University.

• Respiratory Medicine
• Pneumology
• Oncology
• +۱۷ مورد دیگر

Jan Siwiec, MD, PhD, is an Assistant Professor and Chair of the Department of Pneumology, Oncology and Allergology at the Faculty of Medicine, Medical University of Lublin. His academic and clinical work centers on respiratory diseases, with a strong focus on asthma, occupational lung disorders, lung cancer, and immunological mechanisms involving interleukin-18 and TH1 cell responses. Institution: Medical University of Lublin School: Faculty of Medicine Department: Department of Pneumology, Oncology and Allergology Position: Assistant Professor and Department Chair Dr. Siwiec’s research spans immunology, genetics, occupational health, and clinical pulmonology. His work investigates how genetic polymorphisms (especially in IL-18), environmental exposures (such as wood and organic dust), and occupational settings influence respiratory disease development and progression. He has contributed significantly to understanding asthma in both general and occupational contexts, lung cancer risk among exposed workers, and immune responses in chronic respiratory conditions. The 15 most recent publications reflect a consistent focus on respiratory health, with strong emphasis on occupational exposures, genetic susceptibility, and inflammatory pathways. Research trends show integration of molecular biology with epidemiological and clinical data, particularly in Polish populations. Key themes include biomarker discovery (e.g., IL-18), public health implications of workplace hazards, and the interplay between infection, immunity, and chronic airway disease. While no formal scientific awards are listed in the provided text, Dr. Siwiec has one recorded achievement and maintains an active research profile with 48 documented publications. His work likely involves collaboration across clinical, research, and public health domains. Dr. Siwiec advises or mentors graduate students in medical and scientific research, though specific names are not listed. His department likely functions as a research and teaching hub within the Faculty of Medicine, engaging in multicenter studies and contributing to national data on respiratory diseases. Research may be supported by institutional or national grants, particularly in occupational health and respiratory epidemiology. The Department of Pneumology, Oncology and Allergology serves as the primary research and clinical team under his leadership, focusing on patient care, education, and investigation into lung diseases. The team appears to collaborate on multi-center projects, especially those involving occupational exposure, genetic studies, and pandemic-related respiratory impacts.

Ioannis Zografopoulosمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Cyber-Physical Systems Security
• Electric Grid Security and Resilience
• Distributed Energy Resources (DERs)
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ioannis Zografopoulos is an Assistant Professor in the Engineering Department at the College of Science and Mathematics, University of Massachusetts Boston. He leads the Infrastructure Cybersecurity and Resilience Laboratory (ICARUS), focusing on cybersecurity for critical energy infrastructure. Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering, KAUST (2023) M.Sc., Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Thessaly (2015) B.Eng. and M.Eng., Computer, Communications, & Network Engineering, University of Thessaly (2014) His research spans cyber-physical systems security, embedded systems for distributed energy resources, and real-time simulation for grid resilience. Recent work includes securing 6G-enabled smart grids and firmware attack detection in microgrids. Key publication keywords: Power Systems, Cybersecurity, IoT Security, Renewable Energy Integration, Industrial Control Systems. Subfields include grid resilience, firmware attacks, hardware-assisted detection, and behind-the-meter DERs. Scientific Awards: IEEE Senior Member (2025) Outstanding Reviewer, IEEE Open Access Journal of Power and Energy (2025) 1st Place - CSAW-HMR (2022) Black Hat USA Scholarship (2022) Zografopoulos mentors students in the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation's IDS Student Fellows Program and contributes to IEEE standards and technical reports.

• Central African Politics
• Security and Development
• Post-Genocide Reconstruction
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jonathan R. Beloff is a Research Associate at King’s College London’s Department of War Studies within the School of Security Studies. His work focuses on the regional politics, security, and development of the African Great Lakes region, particularly Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. He holds a PhD in Politics and International Studies from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), a Master of Science in International Development and Humanitarian Assistance from New York University, and a Bachelor of Arts from Richard Stockton University of New Jersey. Research Interests : Central African Politics, Security and Development, Post-Genocide Reconstruction, Global North-South Relations, African Foreign Policy, Regional Security Dynamics, Military Strategy Affiliations : Kigali Genocide Memorial (Visiting Researcher) Dr. Beloff’s research examines military decision-making during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, focusing on the strategic implications of the Rwanda Patriotic Army’s actions. His publications include the 2021 book Foreign Policy in Post-Genocide Rwanda: Elite Perceptions of Global Engagement (Routledge) and numerous peer-reviewed articles in journals like African Security Review and Genocide Studies and Prevention . He has conducted fieldwork in Rwanda since 2008, collaborating with local institutions such as the National Commission for the Fight against Genocide and advising international policymakers on Central and East African affairs. His work bridges political science, genocide studies, and military strategy, with a particular emphasis on localized norm-building and the securitization of historical memory. Current projects include analyzing Rwanda’s diplomatic realignments (e.g., shifting engagement from France to the UK) and the strategic consequences of global conflicts (e.g., Ukraine-Russia war) on African states.

Marc-Andre Brideauمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Engineering Geology
• Geohazards
• Landslides
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marc-Andre Brideau serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at Simon Fraser University while maintaining active industry engagement at BGC Engineering Inc. His expertise centers on engineering geology and geohazard risk assessment, with extensive fieldwork conducted across British Columbia, Yukon, Alberta, and New Zealand. Dr. Brideau integrates multidisciplinary methodologies including field investigations, laboratory testing, remote sensing technologies, and advanced numerical modeling to address complex slope stability challenges and landslide dynamics. Research interests focus on geohazards—particularly landslides and rock avalanches—with emphasis on quantitative risk assessment frameworks. His work incorporates climate change impacts, extreme weather events, and infrastructure vulnerability through methodologies like interferometric radar (InSAR), LiDAR analysis, and three-dimensional numerical simulation. Key contributions include developing practical hazard mapping tools and risk management protocols for pipeline corridors, transportation infrastructure, and community safety in geologically active regions. Analysis of recent publications (2021-2025) reveals consistent trends toward applied geohazard assessment in changing environmental conditions. His studies prioritize case-specific analyses of significant Canadian and New Zealand landslides, employing integrated approaches that combine remote sensing data with geotechnical monitoring to refine runout prediction models and susceptibility mapping. This research directly informs improved risk analysis standards for industry and government agencies. Professional activities demonstrate strong industry-academia collaboration through BGC Engineering Inc., where Dr. Brideau contributes to geohazard assessment projects requiring multidisciplinary teams of geologists, engineers, and remote sensing specialists. While formal student advisement isn't documented in source materials, his career trajectory spanning research institutes, academia, and consulting firms highlights a commitment to translating theoretical research into practical geohazard management solutions. Current work leverages advanced geotechnical tools for monitoring and modeling, particularly addressing climate change implications for slope stability.

• Control Engineering
• Networked Control Systems
• Multi-Agent Systems
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Qinglong Han is the Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research Quality) and a Distinguished Professor at Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia. He previously held academic and leadership roles at Griffith University and Central Queensland University. His research focuses on networked control systems, multi-agent systems, time-delay systems, smart grids, and unmanned vehicles. He is a Fellow of IEEE, IFAC, and multiple other institutions, and has received prestigious awards including the IEEE Dr.-Ing. Eugene Mittelmann Achievement Award (2024) and Norbert Wiener Award (2021). His research interests span control engineering, applied mathematics, and artificial intelligence. Notable contributions include secure platooning control for autonomous vehicles, resilient control under cyber-physical threats, and optimization of industrial systems. He leads editorial roles in journals like IEEE Transactions on Industrial Informatics and IEEE/CAA Journal of Automatica Sinica. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary applications in smart grids, robotics, and industrial automation. Dr. Han has supervised numerous PhD students in areas like networked control and vehicle dynamics. He has secured grants from ARC and NSFC for projects on networked control systems and renewable energy integration. His achievements include multiple best paper awards and recognition as a Clarivate Highly Cited Researcher in Engineering and Computer Science.

Hugo LHACHEMIمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Control Theory
• Partial Differential Equations
• Cyber-Physical Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Hugo LHACHEMI is an Associate Professor of System Control at CentraleSupélec since September 2020 and a member of the CNRS Laboratory of Signals and Systems (L2S), part of Paris-Saclay University. Previously, he was a Postdoctoral Fellow at University College Dublin (2018-2020) under the supervision of Professor Robert Shorten. His research focuses on control theory for finite and infinite-dimensional systems, with applications in aerospace and cyber-physical systems. Key areas include stabilization of partial differential equations (PDEs), time-delay systems, and robust control. He has contributed to boundary feedback stabilization, output feedback control for PDEs, and cyber-physical systems for additive manufacturing. Notable academic contributions include work on static output feedback for heat equations, low-dimensional controller design, and cyber-physical systems integrating mixed reality and deep learning. His research has been published in top journals like IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control and Automatica. Education: No explicit details provided, but holds a PhD in control systems (implied by academic rank). Grants/Projects: Active in collaborative projects on additive manufacturing and control systems design. Key Skills: Expertise in PDE stabilization, nonlinear control, and cyber-physical systems.

Bahman Gharesifardمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Systems and Control
• Distributed Control and Optimization
• Geometric Control Theory
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Bahman Gharesifard is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Queen's University, Canada. He holds a Ph.D. from Queen's University (2009) and advanced degrees from Shiraz University (B.Sc., 2002; M.Sc., 2005). His research focuses on systems and control theory, with emphasis on distributed control, optimization, geometric control, and their intersections with network sciences, machine learning, and game theory. He has been recognized with the First Year Instructor Teaching Award in Engineering & Applied Science (2014 & 2016). His academic journey includes postdoctoral research at the University of California, San Diego (2009–2012) and the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (2012–2013). His work bridges theoretical foundations of control systems with practical applications in distributed optimization, neural networks, and contagion models on networks. Recent research trends include advancing Lyapunov-based methods for reinforcement learning, analyzing structural controllability in sparse systems, and developing models for network dynamics using Pólya urn frameworks. His articles explore topics like averaged controllability, flexible-step MPC, and stability in distributed algorithms. Education: Ph.D., Queen's University (2009) M.Sc., Shiraz University (2005) B.Sc., Shiraz University (2002) Awards: Engineering & Applied Science First Year Instructor Teaching Award (2014) Engineering & Applied Science First Year Instructor Teaching Award (2016) He collaborates on projects involving secure distributed optimization, epidemic modeling via Pólya contagion networks, and neural network approximation guarantees. His lab contributes to theoretical control advancements with practical implications in robotics, energy systems, and AI.

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

Dr. Ali Davoudi is a Professor of Electrical Engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), where he also serves as Co-Director of Research Programs in the College of Engineering. He holds a B.Sc. from Sharif University of Technology (2003), M.A.Sc. from The University of British Columbia (2005), and Ph.D. from The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2010). His research focuses on microgrids, power electronics systems, renewable energy systems, and electrified transportation, with particular expertise in control systems and energy conversion. Dr. Davoudi has authored/co-authored over 136 journal articles, 87 conference papers, and holds two U.S. patents. His work has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the IEEE Fellow (2023), Fellow of the Asia-Pacific AI Association (2022), and the 2017 IEEE Richard M. Bass Outstanding Young Engineer Award. He has led federal-funded projects totaling over $6.2 million, focusing on resilient DC power systems, naval microgrids, and energy storage optimization. His research emphasizes distributed control, formal verification, and resilience in power systems, with applications to naval, smart grid, and electrified transportation technologies. Key contributions include adaptive dynamic programming for multi-agent systems, bipartite output containment, and robust control of DC microgrids under adversarial attacks.

Natalie Haynesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Hospitality Revenue Management
• Hotel Pricing Strategy
• Big Data Applications in Tourism
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Natalie Haynes serves as Division Head for Global Business, Hospitality and Tourism Management within Sheffield Business School at Sheffield Hallam University, leading academic programs in international business, hospitality management, tourism management, and aviation. Her leadership spans recruitment, employability, and international partnerships since assuming the role in 2024. Her research expertise focuses on Hospitality Revenue Management , Hotel Pricing Strategy , and Big Data Applications in Tourism , with significant contributions to understanding how data-driven systems impact pricing decisions. She examines revenue management across diverse sectors including hotels, campsites, and visitor attractions, while also exploring gender dynamics in the event industry. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on post-pandemic revenue recovery , temporal pricing models , and ethical considerations in hospitality operations . Her work bridges theoretical economic principles with practical revenue management applications, increasingly incorporating big data analytics while questioning over-reliance on automated systems. Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Authority Editorial Board Member, Journal of Tourism Futures Natalie actively supervises DBA and PhD students in innovation and smart services while serving as an external examiner for other institutions. Her industry background in hotel sales, marketing, and revenue management with major brands provides practical grounding for her academic work, particularly evident in her collaborative white paper on hospitality management education with the Council of Hospitality Management Education.

Bin Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Prognostics and Health Management
• Fault Detection and Isolation
• Failure Prognosis
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Dr. Bin Zhang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing, University of South Carolina. With over 20 years of experience in prognostics and health management, intelligent systems and control, and robotics, he has established himself as a leading researcher in battery management systems, power electronics, and fault-tolerant control systems. Dr. Zhang's educational background includes: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore M.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Nanjing University of Science and Technology, China B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Nanjing University of Science and Technology, China His research focuses on active approaches to achieve intelligent smart systems with self-situational-awareness and self-adapting capabilities. Primary interests include prognostics and health management (PHM), which covers fault detection and isolation, failure prognosis, and fault tolerance; robotics and unmanned systems; intelligent systems and control; and dynamic systems design, modeling, simulation and control. His work integrates physics-based models with data-driven techniques and computational intelligence, including pattern recognition and machine learning. Analysis of Dr. Zhang's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on battery modeling (particularly lithium-ion batteries), power electronics control (including fractional order delay and virtual variable sampling techniques), and deep learning methods (including graph neural networks, deep residual convolutional neural networks, and deep belief networks). His research spans multiple application domains including power grids, batteries, aircraft, helicopters, and manned/unmanned vehicles. Dr. Zhang serves as Associate Editor for prestigious journals including IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics, IEEE Transactions on Systems, Man, and Cybernetics: Systems, and Neurocomputing. He is a Senior Member of IEEE and a member of ASME. As director of the Resilient Systems Laboratory, Dr. Zhang advises numerous graduate students working on cutting-edge research in battery technology, power cable insulation, and control systems. His lab is equipped with advanced facilities including an 8-channel ARBIN BT-Smart battery testing system, power electronics control systems, cable/wire testing systems, rotating machinery testing systems, and unmanned vehicles including quadrotors and hexacopters.

Jinjun Shanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Dynamics
• Control Systems
• Navigation
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Professor Jinjun Shan is a Full Professor of Space Engineering and former Department Chair (2018-2023) in the Department of Earth and Space Science and Engineering at York University's Lassonde School of Engineering. An internationally recognized expert in dynamics, control and navigation, he joined York University as an Assistant Professor in 2006, was promoted to Associate Professor in 2011, and became a Full Professor in 2016. Dr. Shan received his B.Eng., M.Eng., and Ph.D. degrees from Harbin Institute of Technology, China, in 1997, 1999, and 2002, respectively. Before joining York, he was a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the University of Toronto Institute for Aerospace Studies (2003-2006) and a Research Assistant at City University of Hong Kong (2002-2003). His research focuses on dynamics, control and navigation, autonomous systems, multi-agent systems, smart materials and structures, space instrumentation, active vibration control, and orbit dynamics. Dr. Shan has made significant contributions to national and international space missions including NEOSSat and has attracted over $5 million in research funding from governmental agencies and industry partners. His laboratory, the Spacecraft Dynamics Control and Navigation Laboratory (SDCNLab), which he founded in 2006, conducts cutting-edge research in space engineering. Dr. Shan's extensive publication record includes over 200 peer-reviewed journal and conference papers, with his most recent work focusing on multi-agent formation control, autonomous vehicle decision-making, quadrotor control systems, and smart material applications. His research shows a clear progression from fundamental dynamics and control theory toward increasingly complex multi-agent systems and real-world applications in autonomous vehicles and space engineering. Fellow of Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE) Fellow of Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC) Fellow of American Astronautical Society (AAS) Associate Fellow of AIAA Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship JSPS Fellowship Lassonde Educator of the Year Award (2022) Named in Stanford's list of world's top 2% researchers Dr. Shan has successfully mentored numerous graduate students and post-doctoral fellows, with current advisees working on cutting-edge projects in multi-agent systems, UAV control, and smart materials. His research is supported by substantial funding from NSERC, CSA, and industry partners. As the founding director of SDCNLab, he has built a comprehensive research facility for spacecraft dynamics, control, and navigation, recently expanding to include autonomous unmanned vehicle research through a CFI JELF award. His laboratory continues to make significant contributions to both theoretical advancements and practical applications in space engineering and autonomous systems.

Debi Kilbمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Crustal Seismology
• Earthquake Source Physics
• Earthquake Early Warning Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Debi Kilb is a Researcher at the Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics (IGPP) and Science Director of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO) Visualization Center. She holds a B.A. from UCSD, M.A. from UCLA, and Ph.D. from the University of Memphis. Her research focuses on crustal seismology, earthquake source physics, and early warning systems. Kilb has pioneered work on dynamic earthquake triggering mechanisms and the application of scientific visualization techniques to geophysical data analysis. Her research interests span tectonics, structural geology, and volcanology, with a strong emphasis on developing real-time seismic monitoring systems like the PLUM algorithm for earthquake early warning (EEW). Kilb’s contributions include advancing understanding of fault zone dynamics, submarine avalanche seismology, and lithospheric deformation processes. Publications highlight innovation in EEW system testing, seismic network optimization, and interdisciplinary approaches to hazard mitigation. While no formal awards are listed, her work has significantly impacted disaster preparedness strategies and educational outreach through initiatives like the Earthquake! game and sonification projects. Her professional roles include managing SIO’s visualization facilities and collaborating on NSF-funded projects exploring icequake dynamics, glacier hydraulics, and seismic data interpretation. Kilb actively engages in public education through apps like Tilt Trivia and participatory science platforms like the Quake-Catcher Network.