جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• RNA Therapeutics
• MicroRNA Research
• Molecular Biology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Jennifer Broderick is a Lecturer at the RNA Therapeutics Institute within UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester, MA. Her academic journey includes a BA from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, a BS in Molecular Biology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Her research focuses on RNA therapeutics, microRNA function, and molecular biology mechanisms. Key areas include: RNA interference and silencing pathways MicroRNA quantification and therapeutic applications Gene regulation through splicing mechanisms Protein-RNA interactions in mammalian systems Her publications show consistent focus on RNA biology, with recent work advancing therapeutic RNA design and microRNA quantification techniques. Earlier research explored tau protein splicing and RNA silencing mechanisms. Dr. Broderick collaborates with prominent researchers including Phillip Zamore and Guangping Gao, and is part of the RNA Therapeutics Institute research community.

• Data-Intensive Systems
• Resource-Aware Computing
• Machine Learning Systems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Pınar Tözün is an Associate Professor at the IT University of Copenhagen (ITU), Denmark, where she serves as the Section Head of the Data, Systems, and Robotics section and leads the Resource-Aware Data Systems (RAD) research team. She has been a faculty member at ITU since 2018, contributing to advanced research in data-intensive computing systems. Her research interests span the efficient utilization of modern hardware in data systems, with a focus on resource-aware machine learning, data processing on resource-constrained devices, and the integration of emerging technologies such as SSDs and Compute Express Link (CXL) into data management architectures. Her work bridges systems, databases, and machine learning, aiming to optimize performance and efficiency in next-generation computing environments. Pınar Tözün's research has been supported by major funding agencies including the Independent Research Fund Denmark, Novo Nordisk Foundation, Innovation Fund Denmark, Swiss National Science Foundation, and the European Union’s Horizon 2020 programme. These grants reflect the impact and relevance of her work in both academic and industrial contexts. She previously worked as a research staff member at IBM Almaden Research Center in San Jose, CA, USA, where she contributed to the development of IBM Db2 Event Store. She received her PhD from École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in 2014 under the supervision of Prof. Anastasia Ailamaki, where she was a key developer of the Shore-MT storage manager. Her bachelor’s degree is in Computer Engineering from Koç University, Istanbul, Turkey, where she was advised by Prof. Serdar Taşıran. She is actively involved in research leadership and innovation, guiding the RAD team in advancing data systems research. Her work continues to influence the design of efficient, scalable, and hardware-aware data platforms.

Lailiang Chengمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Plant Physiology
• Fruit Crop Nutrition
• Sugar Metabolism
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Lailiang Cheng is a Professor in the Horticulture Section of Cornell University's School of Integrative Plant Science, specializing in the physiological processes of deciduous fruit crops (particularly apple). His research focuses on sugar/malate metabolism, mineral nutrition, and environmental stress responses to improve orchard productivity and fruit quality. He integrates physiological, biochemical, and molecular approaches to study sorbitol signaling and nutrient management in high-density orchards. Education: Doctorate, Oregon State University (1999) Master of Science, Shandong Agricultural University (1989) Bachelor of Science, Shandong Agricultural University (1984) Research Focus: Cheng's work investigates carbon partitioning, malate accumulation, and nutrient transport dynamics in apple trees under abiotic stresses. His extension program delivers nutrient management strategies to the apple industry, while his teaching emphasizes analytical techniques (PLSCI 6170) and crop nutrition principles (PLSCI 4551/6551). Publication Analysis: Recent articles (2021-2025) reveal dominant themes in molecular regulation of fruit acidity, transporter biology, stress-responsive transcription factors, and omics-assisted breeding. Over 70% of publications involve collaborative work on apple genomics, with consistent emphasis on translating basic research into orchard management solutions. Awards & Recognition: No scientific awards mentioned in source materials. Academic Contributions: Advises graduate students in Horticulture; research supported by Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station. Collaborates extensively with pomology breeders, extension specialists, and molecular biologists globally.

• Sound and Music Computing
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Human-Centered Computing
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sam Ferguson is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Computer Science, University of Technology Sydney (UTS), with a multidisciplinary background in music performance, cognitive science, and psycho-acoustics. His research explores the intersection of sound, music, and human experience through creative coding, machine learning, and interactive systems. Key Research Areas: Sound and Music Computing, Human-Computer Interaction, Creative Coding, Cognitive Science, Installation Art, and Acoustics. Current Projects: ARC Linkage project on creative coding and multiplicitous media; industry collaborations on IoT-based audiovisual systems. Recent Publications: Focus on spatial audio complexity, gestural interaction with networked sound, music emotion recognition frameworks, and robotic performance through genre-based cultural platforms. Leadership Roles: Director of Teaching & Learning Engagement; former Deputy Head of School (Teaching and Learning); active in ACM Creativity and Cognition Steering Committee. Teaching: Courses like Digital Media Studio , Prototyping Physical Interaction , and Data Processing using R within UTS's interdisciplinary Software Development Studio.

• Genomics
• Genetics
• Breed
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Richard Crooijmans is an Associate Professor at Wageningen University & Research in the field of Animal Breeding and Genetics. With over 363 research outputs and 50 datasets, his work spans genomics, genetic divergence, and livestock breeding. Research interests include: Genomics and Whole Genome Sequencing Animal Genetics and Breeding Programs Genetic Variability and Marker-Assisted Selection Recent publications in 2025 focus on probiotic effects on broiler breeders, pig mutation rates, and genomic selection in Holstein cattle. His projects involve advising PhD candidates in areas like ethical egg industry development and milk composition genetics. Current advising : Fotowatikha Someeserai (PhD, ethical egg industry) Zhuang Z. (PhD, epigenomic regulatory elements) Gao J. (PhD, genomic data analysis) Media contributions include genetic research on Dutch chicken breeds and aurochs extinction.

• International Law
• Foreign Relations Law
• Constitutional Law
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jean Galbraith is a Professor at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School . Her scholarship focuses on the intersection of international law , foreign relations law , constitutional law , and human rights . Key areas include treaty design, separation of powers, administrative law, and domestic implementation of international obligations.

• Bone Biology
• Cartilage Development
• Transcriptional Regulation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Amjad Javed is a Professor and Associate Dean at the University of Alabama at Birmingham , with primary appointments in the School of Dentistry - Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and joint affiliations in Cell, Developmental and Integrative Biology , Otolaryngology , and Biomedical Engineering . His research spans bone biology, cartilage development, and myeloma bone disease. PhD in Physiology (University of the Punjab, 2003) MS in Zoology/Animal Biology (University of the Punjab, 1992) Research Interests focus on transcriptional regulation via RUNX2 and Sp7 in skeletogenesis, vascular calcification mechanisms, epigenetic control of bone formation, and tumor-bone microenvironment interactions in multiple myeloma. Key subfields include endochondral ossification, osteoclast differentiation, and nanomatrix-based tissue engineering. Scientific Contributions include discoveries about RUNX2's role in postnatal bone resorption, λ5 protein's impact on skeletal aging, and heparanase's promotion of myeloma metastasis. His work demonstrates RUNX2's dual function in chondrocyte apoptosis and cartilage degradation. Teaching & Mentorship involves graduate committee service for over 15 students and instruction in courses like Connective Tissue and Bone , Oral & Skeletal Biology , and Journal Clubs . Collaborations span Comprehensive Arthritis, Musculoskeletal, Bone and Autoimmunity Center , Integrative Center for Aging Research , and Biomatrix Eng Regen Med Center .

Bic Ngoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Culturally Relevant Pedagogy
• Urban Education
• Multicultural Education
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Bic Ngo is a Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Minnesota . She is also the Rodney S. Wallace Professor for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning . Her research and leadership center on culturally relevant pedagogy, urban and multicultural education, and immigrant education, with a deep focus on Hmong American and Lao American communities in the Twin Cities. Education: PhD, University of Wisconsin-Madison Research Interests: Bic Ngo’s scholarship critically examines how culture, race, class, and gender shape the educational experiences of immigrant students. Her work explores how schools and educators can adopt anti-oppressive and culturally responsive practices to mitigate inequality. She draws on critical, cultural, and feminist theories, engaging with scholars like Homi Bhabha, Michel Foucault, and Judith Butler. Her ethnographic studies with Hmong and Lao American youth reveal the complexities of identity, cultural difference, and the impact of schooling on community and family life. Research Projects & Grants: Project Thrive (2020–2026): $1.5 million AANAPISI grant from the U.S. Department of Education Asian American College Excellence (AACE) Project (2016–2021): $1.75 million AANAPISI grant from the U.S. Department of Education Editorial & Leadership Roles: Co-Editor-in-Chief, Educational Studies Associate Editor, American Educational Research Journal Associate Editor, Anthropology & Education Quarterly Courses Taught: CI 8146 – Critical Ethnography in Education CI 8156 – Asian American Education CI 8155 – Immigrant Families and U.S. Schools CI 8154 – Culturally Relevant Pedagogy CI 8148 – Conducting Qualitative Studies in Educational Contexts CI 8131 – Critical Examination of Curriculum in Context

Anne-Kathrin Fettمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Clinical Psychology
• Biological Psychology
• Social Cognition
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Anne-Kathrin Fett is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology within the School of Health and Psychological Sciences at City St George's, University of London. She is Co-director of the Research Centre for Clinical, Social and Cognitive Neuroscience (CSCN) and holds a secondary affiliation with King’s College London. Her research integrates clinical, biological, and cognitive neuroscience approaches to understand social functioning in psychosis and mental health. Research Interests: Her research focuses on the psychological, epidemiological, and neuroscientific mechanisms underlying social functioning, loneliness, and social isolation in both the general population and individuals with psychotic disorders. Key areas include student mental health, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the neurocognitive basis of social cognition in psychosis. Recent Research Trends: Her recent publications highlight a consistent focus on social cognition, particularly in schizophrenia and early psychosis. Themes include emotion recognition, theory of mind, metacognition, and the impact of environmental and biological factors. There is a growing emphasis on longitudinal and population-based studies, including the mental health effects of global crises such as the pandemic. Scientific Awards and Honors: Dutch Research Council Veni Fellow Brain and Behaviour Foundation (NARSAD) Young Investigator Grant Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Teaching and Supervision: Dr. Fett leads and teaches on core psychology modules including Biological Approaches to Mind and Behaviour (PS1005) and Introduction to Clinical Psychology (PS2008), as well as the CSCN MSc program. She supervises BSc, MSc, PhD, and DPsych (counselling) dissertation projects and welcomes inquiries for PhD and internship positions. Research Leadership: She is Co-director of the Research Centre for Clinical, Social and Cognitive Neuroscience, fostering interdisciplinary research in clinical and cognitive neuroscience. She is also an editorial board member of Schizophrenia Research: Cognition and actively contributes to the Schizophrenia International Research Society, the International Early Psychosis Association, and UKRI networks on loneliness and student mental health.

R. Edward Freemanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Stakeholder Management
• Business Ethics
• Business Strategy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

R. Edward Freeman is Stephen E. Bachand University Professor of Business Administration and Olsson Professor of Business Administration at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business. He serves as academic director of the Institute for Business in Society and previously directed Darden's Olsson Center for Applied Ethics from 1986 to 2009. Freeman maintains additional academic appointments as adjunct professor of stakeholder management at Copenhagen Business School, visiting professor at Nyenrode Business School, and adjunct professor of management at Monash University. Freeman's research focuses on stakeholder management, business ethics, and business strategy. His work explores how businesses can create value for multiple stakeholders without tradeoffs. He has developed innovative teaching methods incorporating theater, music, and philosophy into business education, including the popular 'Leadership and Theater' course. His publications reveal a consistent focus on stakeholder theory applications across diverse contexts, from sports ethics and gender equality to sustainable business practices and organizational decision-making. Recent work examines contemporary issues like transgender athletes in sports, sustainable food systems, and ethical leadership in crisis situations. His scientific achievements have been recognized through numerous awards: Seven honorary doctorates from institutions across Europe and Canada Lifetime Achievement Awards from World Resources Institute, Aspen Institute, Humboldt University, Academy of Management, and Society for Business Ethics Multiple teaching awards from Wharton, Carlson School, Darden, and Virginia State Council Freeman has advised numerous global corporations and has served as Co-editor in Chief of the Journal of Business Ethics. His stakeholder theory framework has influenced business practice worldwide and been translated into multiple languages. Beyond academia, he co-founded Stakeholder Media LLC, hosts The Stakeholder Podcast, and is active in music as a co-founder of Red Goat Records.

Mohamed Hassanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computer Architecture
• Embedded Systems
• Real-Time Systems
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mohamed Hassan is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at McMaster University. His research focuses on Cyber-Physical Systems-on-Chip (iCPSoCs) , emphasizing design, analysis, and deployment for critical domains like Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), Autonomous Cars, and healthcare systems. Key research areas include hardware/software codesign, real-time systems, embedded systems, and security. He teaches courses such as COMPENG 4DM4 (Computer Architecture) and COMPENG 4DS4 (Embedded Systems) . His work bridges foundational theories (e.g., scheduling, AI) with infrastructure-level innovations (e.g., compilers, memory systems). The Fanos Research Lab he leads explores interdisciplinary solutions for efficient CPS-on-Chip, addressing challenges in multicore predictability, memory latency, and edge computing. Recent contributions include frameworks for explainable memory-centric workloads and techniques to accelerate TinyML inference. Dr. Hassan serves on Technical Program Committees for conferences like RTAS and OSPERT, highlighting his role in advancing real-time embedded systems research.

Lauren Hall-Lewمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sociolinguistics
• Phonetics
• Language Variation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lauren Hall-Lew is a Professor and Personal Chair of Sociolinguistics at the University of Edinburgh's School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences. She holds a BA from the University of Arizona (2002) and MA/PhD from Stanford University (2009). Her research focuses on phonetics, social meaning, language change, and sociopolitical identity. She has pioneered projects like the Lothian Diary Project, studying linguistic impact of the pandemic, and analyzed Scottish political speech, tourist language attitudes, and ethnicity-linked variation in San Francisco. Teaching contributions include courses on sociophonetics and language variation/change, earning her EUSA Teaching Award (2013). She has supervised over a dozen PhD students and is involved in EDI initiatives, including founding the Staff BAME Network Mentoring Programme (2019-2021), recognized via CAHSS Award and Principal's Medal nominations. Active in grant work, she leads projects on homelessness and linguistic variation (British Academy-funded), Scottish tour guide discourse, and political identity in phonetics. Awards include teaching accolades and EDI recognition. Her publications span sociolinguistic theory, phonetic analysis, and applied linguistic methods.

• Neurochemistry
• Neuroscience
• Pain Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andrew J. Todd is a Professor and Honorary Fellow in the School of Psychology & Neuroscience at the University of Glasgow. His research focuses on neurochemistry and synaptic connections in the mammalian spinal cord, particularly the organization of neuronal circuits underlying pain and itch perception. He employs techniques like immunocytochemistry, confocal microscopy, and electron microscopy. Collaborations include researchers from institutions such as UCL, Saga University, and the University of Pittsburgh. His work is funded by the Wellcome Trust and BBSRC. Roles: Professor, Honorary Fellow Affiliations: School of Psychology & Neuroscience, University of Glasgow Research Interests Dr. Todd investigates spinal dorsal horn circuits, including projection neurons, interneurons, and synaptic plasticity. Key topics include: Neurochemical characterization of spinal neurons Role of neuropeptides like substance P and gastrin-releasing peptide Mechanisms of neuropathic pain and spinal circuit adaptations Functional roles of specific neuron populations in laminae I-III Articles Overview Recent work includes studies on spinal projection neuron markers (e.g., Tacr1, Gpr83), synaptic circuits involving GRP-expressing neurons, and interneuron subtypes' roles in pain/itch. Notable findings include the absence of neuronal loss in neuropathic pain models and the identification of novel spinal circuits. Grants & Funding Funded by the Wellcome Trust and BBSRC . Collaborations span international institutions, emphasizing spinal neurobiology and sensory processing.

Edward Lankمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Intelligent User Interfaces
• Mobile Interaction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Edward Lank was a Professor at the Cheriton School of Computer Science, University of Waterloo, and held an Inria International Research Chair at Inria Lille-Nord Europe (2019–2023). His research focused on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), including intelligent user interfaces, mobile/multi-touch interaction, gesture recognition, and mathematical software design. He earned a BSc from the University of Prince Edward Island and a PhD from Queen's University. Research Highlights: Pioneered work on gesture-based interaction, including MathBrush for mathematical expression recognition. Explored large-display interaction, powerwall design, and mass user engagement with public displays. Investigated kinematics of user input, endpoint prediction, and mode inference in interfaces. Collaborated on persuasive technology for energy demand management and health-related serious games. Awards & Recognition: National Science Foundation Career Award (2004) Best of CHI Nominee (2008) Inria International Research Chair (2019–2023) Grants & Funding: Supported by Google, NSERC, GRAND NCE, and the ORF Program. His research addressed challenges in wearable tech, VR/AR, and sustainable HCI practices. Legacy: Edward Lank passed away on March 21, 2022. His contributions to HCI, including foundational work on gesture recognition and user-centered design, continue to influence the field. His courses, such as CS 889 (HCI Seminar) and CS 449 (HCI Fundamentals), emphasized user-centered design and empirical methods.

Edward Nesbitمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Musical Composition
• Choral Music
• Vocal Music
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Edward Nesbit is Senior Lecturer in Composition at King's College London's Department of Music within the Faculty of Arts & Humanities. He studied at Cambridge University, Guildhall School of Music and Drama, and King's College London under Julian Anderson and George Benjamin. His compositions are regularly performed by major ensembles including the London Sinfonietta, BBC Symphony Orchestra, and Philharmonia Orchestra at venues like Wigmore Hall and Royal Festival Hall. Research interests focus on: Contemporary choral and vocal composition techniques Integration of literary and dramatic elements in musical works Collaborative performance practices Community music engagement methodologies Recent compositions demonstrate diverse approaches to narrative storytelling through music, with frequent exploration of biblical/historical themes and nature-inspired programmatic elements. His work includes collaborations with the Choir of King's College London, resulting in commercial recordings on the Delphian label. Nesbit has secured funding including an AHRC Impact Acceleration Award for community music projects. He leads the 'Singing for Wellbeing' initiative developing choral repertoire for community engagement and directs composition studies at undergraduate/postgraduate levels.