جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

David Noyceمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Transportation Safety
• Traffic Operations
• Vehicle-to-Infrastructure Communication
• +۵ مورد دیگر

David Noyce is a Professor and Executive Director of the Traffic Operations and Safety (TOPS) Laboratory at the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering. He also serves as Associate Director of the Safety Research Using Simulation (SaferSIM) Center, a University Transportation Center. His work focuses on transportation safety, traffic operations, and automated/connected vehicle systems. Key roles include leading over $35M in research since 2003 through the TOPS Lab and advancing technologies like V2V/V2I communication, winter maintenance strategies, and work zone safety. Education: PhD (Texas A&M, 1999), MS (Civil Engineering, UW-Madison, 1995), MBA (UW-Whitewater, 1994), BS (UW-Madison, 1984). Research interests span traffic control devices, driver behavior analysis, crash reconstruction, and multi-modal transportation systems. He pioneered the national implementation of flashing yellow arrow signals and developed the Wisconsin Connected and Automated Transportation Consortium. Current projects include C-V2X localization frameworks, automated vehicle safety testing, and winter maintenance efficiency. Recognized with 20+ awards, including ITE and ASCE Fellowships and the Dr. Arthur F. Hawnn Professorship. His labs offer full-scale driving simulators and field-testing capabilities for real-world validation of innovations.

• Mechanical Engineering
• Autonomous Vehicles
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Mohammad FARD is a faculty member at RMIT University's School of Engineering, specializing in Mechanical Engineering and Intelligent Systems. He leads research in autonomous vehicles, crash safety, and driver monitoring using AI. His industry experience includes six years at Nissan Technical Centre, focusing on vehicle body design. He holds a PhD from Tohoku University and has collaborated across Engineering, Health, and Science disciplines, achieving international media coverage for work on driver drowsiness and road safety. Research Interests: Autonomous Vehicles Advanced Crash Safety Driver State Monitoring AI in Noise/Vibration Human Factors/Ergonomics Teaching & Projects: Teaches Advanced CAE, Vehicle NVH, and research supervision in areas like crash simulation and vibration control. Current projects include Formula One safety barriers and driver education for autonomous vehicles. Awards & Labs: No awards listed. Active in cross-disciplinary teams and labs addressing automotive innovation and safety.

Julienne Bowerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mind-Body Interactions
• Health Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Julienne Bower is a Professor at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with joint appointments in the Department of Psychology and the Department of Psychiatry/Biobehavioral Sciences. She serves as Director of the Mind-Body Research Lab, Associate Director of the Cousins Center for Psychoneuroimmunology, and as a Member of the Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center. Her research explores mind-body interactions in individuals facing stressful life events, particularly cancer patients and survivors, focusing on biological pathways linking psychological states to health outcomes and the effects of mind-body interventions. Ph.D. from UCLA Area Chair: Health Psychology Primary Area: Health Psychology Secondary Area: Clinical Psychology Location: 6538 Pritzker Hall, UCLA Dr. Bower's research examines how positive psychological factors (e.g., benefit finding, positive affect) influence physical health through immune and neuroendocrine pathways, while also investigating mind-body interventions like yoga and mindfulness meditation. Her work spans observational, experimental, and intervention studies, emphasizing the immune system as a central mechanism. The Mind-Body Research Lab, under Dr. Bower's leadership, has published extensively on topics including cancer-related fatigue, stress-induced inflammation, and the physiological impacts of psychosocial interventions. Key publications address NF-κB signaling, glucocorticoid resistance, and cortisol dysregulation in cancer survivors. Dr. Bower's lab is actively recruiting graduate students for 2024 through the UCLA Health Psychology Program, offering training in psychoneuroimmunology, cancer prevention, and mind-body research methodologies.

Christopher Weidlichمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار بالینی

• Psychiatric Nursing
• Mental Health Disorders
• Healthcare Provider Well-being
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christopher Weidlich is an Assistant Professor of Clinical in the School of Nursing and Health Studies at the University of Miami. His academic focus includes psychiatric nursing, mental health education, and healthcare provider well-being. He is involved in research addressing simulation-based education, mental health disorders in occupational groups such as fire investigators, and interventions to improve resilience among healthcare providers. His research interests span simulation modalities in psychiatric nursing education, organizational stigma's impact on mental health service utilization, and substance abuse trends like xylazine adulteration. He has also contributed to studies on military healthcare, including resilience programs for providers and PEMF therapy for chronic pain. Dr. Weidlich’s work is supported by his affiliation with the University of Miami’s School of Nursing and Health Studies, leveraging resources such as the Simulation Hospital Advancing Research and Education (S.H.A.R.E.®) facility. His research emphasizes practical applications in clinical settings and improving patient outcomes through innovative educational and therapeutic approaches.

Claus Lammمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Empathy
• Prosocial Behavior
• Social Neuroscience
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Claus Lamm is a Full Professor of Biological Psychology at the University of Vienna , where he leads the Social, Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience Unit (SCAN-Unit) . He serves as Vice Dean for Research and Advancement of Early Career Researchers at the Faculty of Psychology and holds affiliations with the Vienna Cognitive Science Hub , Environment & Climate Change Hub , and Austrian Academy of Sciences . His academic career spans international collaborations and formative research experience abroad. Scientific Focus: Lamm investigates the neural underpinnings of empathy and prosocial behavior , employing multi-modal approaches combining neuroimaging, psychopharmacology, and psychoneuroendocrinology . His work extends to comparative studies with ravens and dogs, and explores environmental social neuroscience through climate change decision-making research. Recent publications show trends in cross-cultural psychology , machine learning applications , and neurobiological pathways related to social behavior. Awards & Grants: Recipient of the APS Mentor Award for his support of early career researchers. Funded by European Research Council , Austrian Science Fund , Vienna Science and Technology Fund , and intramural grants exceeding €10 million. Key projects include "Unravelling the opioid system in empathy" and "Comparative dog-human fMRI" . Media Engagement: A prominent public science communicator, Lamm has appeared in Nature , Science Magazine , and Austrian media outlets like Ö1 Mittagsjournal and ORF2 , discussing topics from pandemic psychology to social media effects . He maintains active outreach through Science TV and educational programs .

Eugene O'Brienمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Structural Engineering
• Bridge Safety Assessment
• Traffic Load Modeling
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Professor Eugene O'Brien serves as Professor of Civil Engineering within the School of Civil Engineering at University College Dublin's College of Engineering and Architecture. His research focuses on critical structural assessment methodologies for long-span bridges, with particular expertise in traffic load modeling and bridge safety evaluation. His research interests center on structural engineering challenges related to bridge infrastructure, specifically traffic load assessment for long-span bridges , structural health monitoring systems , and sustainable infrastructure management . Professor O'Brien pioneered camera-based monitoring techniques to overcome limitations of traditional Weigh-in-Motion sensors during congested traffic conditions, enabling more accurate safety assessments of aging bridge infrastructure. His work addresses the critical gap in quantifying traffic loading on bridges with spans up to 2 kilometers, where conventional methods fail during stop-and-go traffic scenarios. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a consistent research trajectory focused on probabilistic modeling of traffic loads, with increasing sophistication in handling extreme events and long-term infrastructure performance. His work spans fundamental statistical methods for load effect prediction, practical applications in real-world bridge assessments, and environmental considerations regarding infrastructure carbon footprints. The research demonstrates strong methodological evolution from basic traffic modeling to comprehensive lifetime assessment frameworks incorporating sustainability metrics. As co-founder and director of Roughan O'Donovan's subsidiary Innovative Solutions (ROD-IS), Professor O'Brien has translated research into practice through significant projects including the Malahide Railway Viaduct assessment (2009), EU-funded bridge lifespan simulation tools (2011), vibration reduction systems for bridge cables, and structural assessments for major international projects including the Ting Kau Bridge in Hong Kong, the Forth Road Bridge in Scotland, and the Chacao Channel Bridge in Chile. His consultancy work demonstrates direct application of academic research to critical infrastructure challenges worldwide. Professor O'Brien's research group operates at the intersection of structural engineering and sustainable infrastructure management, with particular emphasis on extending bridge service life through accurate safety assessment. Their work on the Chacao Channel Bridge demonstrates practical implementation of traffic monitoring systems using toll data to manage truck loads, while their environmental impact analysis shows how accurate safety assessments reduce unnecessary bridge replacements, thereby lowering the carbon footprint of transportation infrastructure through extended service life of carbon-intensive materials like concrete and steel.

• Advanced Manufacturing
• Materials Science
• Mechanical Engineering
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ling Yin is an Associate Professor in the School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Adelaide, Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology. She joined the University of Adelaide in 2018 as an Associate Professor in manufacturing and served as Faculty Research Theme Leader in Advanced Manufacturing from 2019 to 2022. Dr. Yin leads multi-institutional projects on advanced manufacturing funded by Defence SA (2024-2025) and the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) (2025-2028). Dr. Yin's educational background includes B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering from Huazhong University of Science & Technology in Wuhan, China. Her academic career spans five countries across three continents, including positions at Tianjin University in China, Kumamoto University in Japan, Kansas State University in the USA, the Australian National University and James Cook University in Australia, the National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) in the USA, and A*STAR Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech) in Singapore. Dr. Yin's research focuses on manufacturing and mechanical characterization of advanced materials with applications in optics, semiconductors, mechanical structures, dental restorations, osteoporosis/osteoarthritis studies, and marine/animal sciences. Her work involves extensive collaborations across multiple disciplines. Her recent publications demonstrate expertise in ultrasonic vibration-assisted machining of dental ceramics, particularly zirconia and lithium silicate glass-ceramics, as well as advanced characterization techniques like micro-CT and in-situ SEM testing for understanding material behavior at micro and nano scales. JSPS Invitation Fellowship from the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science Japanese Government Scholarship from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Japan Supervisor for a PhD Thesis cum laude with a Medal of Excellence awarded by James Cook University in 2017 Supervisor for a Best Honours Project in Mechanical Engineering at Ingenuity awarded by the University of Adelaide in 2023 Dr. Yin is actively involved in supervising higher degree research students and has available PhD projects in 2025 focused on ultrasonic-vibration assisted manufacturing techniques for dental applications. She has successfully led international academic delegations through the New Colombo Plan to manufacturing facilities in Singapore and Japan. Dr. Yin is a senior member of the North American Manufacturing Research Institution (NAMRI) and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), and also a member of several professional organizations including ASME, OSA, American Ceramic Society, ASM International, and SPIE.

Meng Liمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human-Centered AI
• Managerial Behavior
• Human-Algorithm Interaction
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Meng Li is a Professor and the Endowed C. T. Bauer Chair of AI at the C. T. Bauer College of Business, University of Houston. He also serves as the founding Director of the Bauer Human-Centered AI Institute and the SCM PhD coordinator, highlighting his leadership in AI and operations research. His research centers on human-centered AI , managerial behavior , and human-algorithm interaction , with applications in supply chain management, operations, and strategic decision-making. His work explores cognitive biases, behavioral operations, and the integration of AI in business contexts. The 15 most recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on behavioral aspects of operations management, particularly overconfidence, regret, and trust in AI systems. The research spans journals such as Management Science , Production and Operations Management , and Strategic Management Journal , indicating interdisciplinary impact across operations, strategy, and information systems. Scientific Awards and Honors: The President’s Circle Awards, University of Houston, 2025 Energy Transition Institute Award ($62.5K), 2024 John Aure Buesseler Distinguished Lectureship, Texas Tech, 2024 Shell Sustainability Research Grant ($100K), 2022 Management Science Distinguished Service Award, 2022 Rutgers Research Council Award, 2020 Finalist for INFORMS Best Service Science Paper Award, 2019 Meng Li advises PhD students as SCM PhD coordinator and leads major research initiatives through the Bauer Human-Centered AI Institute . His work is supported by grants from Shell, HPE, and NIST. He serves as Department Editor for Journal of Operations Management and Decision Sciences Journal , and Senior Editor for Production and Operations Management , and has guest-edited AI-focused special issues in top journals. He is actively building interdisciplinary teams at the intersection of AI, operations, and behavioral science, fostering collaborations across business, engineering, and health domains.

Thomas Grayمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Human Strength Amplification
• Wearable Robotics
• Force and Torque Feedback
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Thomas Gray is an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Texas A&M University, affiliated with the Mike J. Walker ’66 Department. His research focuses on Human Strength Amplification, Wearable Robotics, and Control Systems, with a particular emphasis on exoskeleton design and biomechanical interaction. He leads the HERC Lab, aiming to advance direct control paradigms for physically interactive robots. Educational Background : Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin (2019) B.S., Engineering: Robotics, Olin College of Engineering (2012) Research Interests : Gray’s work centers on enhancing human performance through advanced robotic systems. Key areas include: Development of wearable devices for strength amplification and fatigue mitigation Design of series-elastic actuators and force/torque feedback mechanisms System identification for robust control in dynamic environments Optimization of mechanical impedance rendering for natural human-robot interaction Awards & Recognition : IEEE ICRA Best Manipulation Paper Award (2017) IJHR Best Paper Award (2016) NASA Space Technology Research Fellowship (2015) DARPA Virtual Robotics Challenge Winner (Team IHMC, 2013) Grants & Advising : Gray has secured significant funding for his research, including grants from NASA and DARPA. He advises students in robotics and control systems, though specific student names are not listed. Labs & Teams : He directs the Human-Empowering Robotics and Control (HERC) Lab, which explores next-generation robotics for human augmentation and direct control methodologies.

Pedro Nevesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Leadership Processes
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Organizational Change Management
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Pedro Neves is a Full Professor in the Department of Management and Organizations at Nova School of Business and Economics (Nova SBE), Universidade Nova de Lisboa. His academic background includes a PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology/Organizational Behavior from ISCTE-IUL and post-doctoral research at the University of Delaware. He teaches courses in Organizational Behavior, Persuasion and Negotiation, and Entrepreneurship, and actively contributes to executive education programs. His research focuses on leadership processes , particularly the dark side of leadership , interpersonal relationships , organizational change management (especially resistance anticipation), occupational health (including stress perception), and entrepreneurial behavior . His work appears in leading journals such as the Journal of Applied Psychology , The Leadership Quarterly , and Human Resource Management . His recent publications show a consistent focus on leadership dynamics, organizational change, employee well-being, and ethical behavior, often using multi-level and cross-cultural frameworks. He has also edited key volumes such as the Handbook of Methods in Leadership Research and the Research Handbook on Destructive Leadership . He currently serves as Associate Editor of the Journal of Applied Behavioral Science and is on the Editorial Board of The Leadership Quarterly and other journals, reflecting his scholarly impact. Pedro Neves has collaborated with doctoral students and researchers globally and has contributed to both theoretical and applied aspects of organizational behavior. He has not received explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the text, but his editorial roles and publication record indicate significant recognition in the field. He is involved in the Leadership for Impact Knowledge Center and contributes to open and customized executive education programs at Nova SBE.

• Occupational Health and Safety
• Risk Management
• Radiation Protection
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Marcus Cattani is a faculty member at Edith Cowan University (ECU), affiliated with the School of Medical and Health Sciences and the Department of Occupational Health and Safety. He serves as Deputy Director of the WA Government-funded MARS Centre, focusing on Mental Awareness, Respect, and Safety initiatives. Since joining ECU in 2015, he has developed risk management and leadership programs for undergraduate/postgraduate programs and supervises PhD/Master's research. His research emphasizes injury risk reduction in industries like mining, oil/gas, and construction, with recent focus on agriculture safety and radiation exposure in Western Australian mining. Education: Doctor of Philosophy (Occupational Health and Safety), Murdoch University (2004) Master of Science, United Kingdom (1995) Research interests include occupational safety frameworks, real-time exposure assessment, fatigue management, and safety leadership tools. Current projects address critical controls for construction fatalities, radiation exposure in mining, and OHS systems for remote work. Over 30 years of industry experience as an occupational hygienist and HSE consultant informs his academic and applied work. Key collaborations involve government agencies (DMIRS, Water Corporation) and industry partners (Rio Tinto, Lifeline WA). Recent grants include MARS Centre initiatives and NORM exposure studies. His 2025 focus includes translating injury prevention techniques into agriculture contexts. Professional memberships include Australian Institute of Health and Safety (Chartered OHS Professional) and the Australian Institute of Occupational Hygienists.

Roxane DE LA SABLONNIÈREمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Social Psychology
• Cultural Identity
• Intercultural Relations
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Roxane de la Sablonnière is a Full Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Montreal, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. She directs the CSI—Laboratory on Social Change and Identity and is a member of the CÉCD—Centre for the Study of Democratic Citizenship and the CIRCA—Interdisciplinary Research Centre on the Brain and Learning. Her research focuses on social change, cultural identities, intercultural relations, and the psychological impacts of crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. She has advised over 20 graduate students and led numerous research projects funded by agencies such as the Fonds de recherche du Québec (FRQ) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). Education & Research Focus : Her work examines how rapid societal changes affect individuals, particularly in contexts of immigration, policy shifts (e.g., multiculturalism, secularism), and Indigenous communities. Recent studies include longitudinal analyses of pandemic-related behaviors, identity integration processes, and the role of cognitive strategies in managing conflicting identities. Grants & Collaborations : She leads projects like "S'engager pour mieux aller!" (FRQS-funded) and contributes to strategic networks such as the Centre pour l'Étude de la Citoyenneté Démocratique (CÉCD). Her research integrates psychology with sociology, leveraging mixed methods (e.g., text mining, longitudinal tracking) to address societal challenges. Labs & Teams : As CSI director, she oversees projects on social change dynamics and identity reconstruction. Her work bridges academic and applied domains, influencing policy debates on integration, public health, and community resilience.

Ardalan Vahidiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Optimal Control and Estimation
• Energy Efficient Mobility
• Connected and Automated Vehicles
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Ardalan Vahidi is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Clemson University, joining in 2005 after receiving his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan. His research focuses on optimal control, energy-efficient mobility, connected and automated vehicles, and human bioenergetics during exercise. Education: Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 2005 M.Sc. Transportation Safety, George Washington University, 2001 M.Sc. Structural Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, 1998 B.Sc. Civil Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, 1996 Research Interests: His work integrates control theory with transportation systems to reduce energy use and emissions. He explores eco-driving algorithms, vehicle connectivity, and human factors in cycling performance, leveraging both modeling and extensive vehicle-in-the-loop experimentation. Publications Trend: Recent articles emphasize validated experiments on energy-efficient automated driving, cyclist fatigue modeling, and cooperative control strategies, demonstrating a shift toward cyber-physical validation and interdisciplinary sports science applications. Scientific Awards: Best Paper Award, Road User Measurement and Evaluation Committee, TRB 2024 2nd Best Paper Award, IEEE International Automated Vehicle Validation Conference 2023 ASME Automotive and Transportation Systems Best Paper Award 2020 & 2018 IFAC Young Author Award 2019 Advising & Grants: He mentors numerous graduate researchers and postdocs; prospective students are directed to an online form for open positions. His research has been supported by NSF, DOE, DOT, and industry partners, although specific grant details are not listed here. Labs & Teams: He leads the Clemson Vehicle & Energy Systems Laboratory, conducting vehicle-in-the-loop experiments and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams across mechanical engineering, transportation, and sports science.

James W. Navaltaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Exercise Physiology
• Outdoor Exercise Physiology
• Wearable Technology Validation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. James W. Navalta is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. His research focuses on physiological responses to outdoor exercise (hiking, trail running) and the validity/reliability of wearable technology. He earned his B.S. in Physical Education and Biology from Brigham Young University–Hawaii, M.S. in Kinesiology from UNLV, and Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology from Purdue University. Education: B.S. - Physical Education & Biology, Brigham Young University–Hawaii M.S. - Kinesiology, University of Nevada, Las Vegas Ph.D. - Exercise Physiology, Purdue University His research portfolio includes: Wearable technology validation for physiological measurements Comparative studies of indoor vs outdoor exercise environments Impact of gender-inclusive approaches on sports science Metabolic and cardiovascular responses to unconventional workouts Psychological benefits of nature immersion Recent publications demonstrate expertise in: Wearable device accuracy testing VO2max and lactate threshold validation Environmental influence on exercise physiology Methodological improvements in data collection Gender-inclusive research design Outdoor activity impact assessment As co-founder and executive editor of the International Journal of Exercise Science, he contributes significantly to academic discourse. He also serves on editorial boards for journals related to digital health and exercise technology.

• Contact Mechanics
• Adhesion
• Friction
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Michele Ciavarella is a Full Professor at the Polytechnic University of Bari (Politecnico di Bari) in the Department of Mechanics, Mathematics & Management (DMMM). His research focuses on contact mechanics, adhesion, friction, and viscoelastic materials, with applications in mechanical design, wear analysis, and surface topography. His work includes theoretical modeling, experimental testing, and computational approaches to understanding interactions between materials under mechanical stress. He can be contacted at michele.ciavarella@poliba.it.