جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Groundwater Hydrology
• Climate Change
• Water Security
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Craig T. Simmons is a globally recognized academic and leader in Earth Sciences and Groundwater at the University of Newcastle. He currently serves as Pro Vice-Chancellor of the College of Engineering, Science and Environment, overseeing five schools: Architecture and Built Environment; Engineering; Environmental and Life Sciences; Information and Physical Sciences; and Psychological Sciences. Former roles include Executive Director of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Earth Sciences at the Australian Research Council (ARC), and Pro Vice-Chancellor (Strategic Research Projects) at Flinders University. Founder and Director of the ARC National Centre for Groundwater Research and Training. His research focuses on groundwater science, policy reform, and climate resilience, addressing challenges like water security, coal seam gas impacts, and nuclear waste disposal. He co-authored the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report and led the UN's World Water Development Report on groundwater visibility. Key awards include Fellowships from the Australian Academy of Science, Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering, and American Geophysical Union, alongside the IAH Presidents’ Award (2022) and Anton Hales Medal (Earth Sciences). Prof. Simmons advocates for proactive science education and community collaboration, emphasizing the role of engineering and geosciences in global sustainability. His work integrates research, policy, and education to address water-energy-food nexus challenges and regional transformation toward green technologies. Notable contributions include developing mathematical models for groundwater dynamics, advancing managed aquifer recharge guidelines, and promoting interdisciplinary approaches to hydrogeology. His leadership bridges academic research with practical solutions for climate adaptation and sustainable resource management.

Kurt Kornbluthمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار مدعو

• Energy Efficiency
• Renewable Energy Systems
• Sustainable Energy
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Kurt Kornbluth is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at the University of California, Davis, College of Engineering. He holds key leadership roles as the Director of the Program for International Energy Technology (PIET), Associate Director at the Blum Center for Developing Economies, and Sustainable Campus, Sustainable Cities Champion. His work bridges engineering, sustainability, and international development. His research focuses on the development and application of energy-efficient technologies, particularly in developing regions. Key areas include renewable energy systems, biomass and hydrogen-based power generation, microgrids, and solar drying. He emphasizes the integration of technical innovation with social and economic factors to ensure sustainable and equitable energy access. The recent publications highlight a strong trend in modeling and optimizing energy systems for sustainability, with a focus on biomass, geothermal, and solar technologies. His work spans transportation electrification, demand response, and off-grid solutions, often applied in real-world contexts such as California, Zambia, and the Galapagos Islands. The research consistently addresses technical feasibility, economic analysis, and environmental impact. He has received notable recognition, including the Best Paper Award from the Society of Automotive Engineers. His scientific contributions reflect a commitment to practical, impactful engineering solutions. Kornbluth actively leads research initiatives through PIET and the Blum Center, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. While specific student names are not listed, his frequent co-authorship with students and researchers suggests an advisory role. His projects often involve partnerships with international organizations and government bodies, enhancing their real-world applicability. He is affiliated with the Biological and Agricultural Engineering department and contributes to graduate education as a PIET Graduate Faculty member. His labs and research teams focus on sustainable energy system design, with projects ranging from electric buses to solar lighting for off-grid communities.

Sonia Angellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Public Health
• Population Health
• Health Policy
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Sonia Angell is a Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of the Practice at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, with primary affiliation in the Department of Epidemiology and joint affiliation in Environmental Health and Engineering. She also contributes to the Welch Center for Prevention, Epidemiology and Clinical Research and serves as Chair of the Bloomberg American Health Initiative’s Food Systems for Health focus area. Her educational background includes an MD from the University of California, San Francisco, an MPH from the University of Michigan, and a DTMH from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and was a Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholar. Dr. Angell's research focuses on public health, population health, health equity, systems change, food systems, and planetary health. She investigates the intersection of care delivery and public health, particularly in the context of climate change and noncommunicable diseases. Her work emphasizes policy development, surveillance, and resilience in health systems, especially post-pandemic. Recent publications highlight her leadership in hypertension care delivery, climate and health equity, food as medicine, and the impact of public health policies on chronic disease. Her research spans high-impact journals like Circulation , The Lancet , Health Affairs , and BMJ Open , with active output through 2025. Distinguished Professor of the Practice, Johns Hopkins, 2023 Chairman’s Award, American Heart Association, 2020 Norman Campbell Excellence Award, World Hypertension League, 2020 Elected member, National Academy of Medicine Fellow, Aspen Institute Health Innovators Program Dr. Angell has advised on global health policy through the World Health Organization and led major public health departments at the state and city levels. She remains active in primary care medicine and public health leadership. She co-leads research teams on climate and health, food systems, and hypertension, and mentors the next generation of public health leaders. Her work is widely cited and has influenced public health policy across the U.S. and globally.

Natrah Fatin Mohd Ikhsanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Aquatic Microbial Ecology
• Bacterial Quorum Sensing
• Algae and Bacteria Interactions
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Natrah Fatin Mohd Ikhsan is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Aquaculture at the Faculty of Agriculture, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), and an Associate Researcher at the Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology, Institute of Bioscience, UPM. She holds a Doctor of Applied Biological Sciences from Ghent University, Belgium, and has built a strong research profile in aquatic microbial ecology and aquaculture biotechnology. Doctor of Applied Biological Sciences, Ghent University, Belgium (2007–2011) Master of Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia (2004–2007) Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Biology, Universiti Putra Malaysia (1999–2003) Her research focuses on bacterial quorum sensing, probiotics, algae-bacteria interactions, and live feed in aquaculture systems. She investigates microbial communication mechanisms to develop sustainable alternatives for disease control in shrimp and fish farming. Her work bridges fundamental microbial ecology with practical applications in aquaculture health management. Her recent publications highlight a strong trend in quorum sensing interference, antimicrobial strategies, and probiotic development for aquaculture. She explores innovative approaches such as DNA aptamers, nanoparticle-based treatments, and natural plant extracts to combat bacterial pathogens like Vibrio and Aeromonas, contributing to the advancement of sustainable and antibiotic-free aquaculture practices. Merdeka Award Grant for International Attachment (Petronas, ExxonMobil & Shell) Science Technology Research Grant 2016 (Malaysia Toray Science Foundation) Natrah has led multiple research grants funded by Universiti Putra Malaysia and Malaysian government agencies, focusing on probiotics, quorum quenching, and disease mitigation in aquaculture. She collaborates internationally with institutions in Belgium and Japan, and her work supports the development of biotechnological tools for sustainable aquaculture productivity and food security. She is actively involved in research within the Laboratory of Marine Biotechnology and contributes to the academic and scientific community through her publications and project leadership.

Md Shahidul Islamمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Public Health
• Health Management
• One Health
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Md Shahidul Islam is an Associate Professor, Discipline Lead, and Course Coordinator in Health Management and Public Health at the School of Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of New England (UNE), Australia . With over 20 years of international academic and research experience across Asia, Europe, and Australia, he plays a pivotal role in shaping public health education and research at UNE. PhD, University of New England, Australia MSc in International Health, Queen Margaret University, UK; Royal Tropical Institute, Netherlands; Karolinska Institute, Sweden MSS & BSS (Honours) in Sociology, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh DTMH, Royal Tropical Institute, Netherlands AFCHSM & CHM, Australia His research is centered on Public Health, Health Management, One Health, eHealth, and Mental Health . He investigates interdisciplinary issues such as health system integration, disaster preparedness, traditional healing integration, and health equity for marginalized populations. His work often employs systematic and scoping review methodologies, with a focus on global health challenges in low-resource settings. His recent publications reflect a strong trend in pandemic impacts, mental health systems, health equity, and One Health integration . He frequently collaborates with researchers across disciplines and countries, contributing to over 80 peer-reviewed publications and two books. Faculty of Medicine & Health Research (Dean’s) Award for Research Excellence (Mid-Career), 2024 UNE School Citation for Education Excellence, 2021 UNE Certificate of Commendation for Teaching, 2021 Dr. Islam has supervised over 30 higher degree research students as principal or co-supervisor and is actively involved in grant-funded research. He contributes to editorial boards of BMC Public Health and BMC Health Services Research , and his leadership extends to roles in professional societies such as SHAPE Australia. He leads research teams focused on public health challenges, including pandemic responses, mental health recovery, and health system resilience, often in collaboration with the Kim Usher Research Lab and international partners.

Vilhjálmur Nielsenمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Building Physics
• Energy Systems
• District Heating
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Vilhjálmur Nielsen is a Researcher in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering Energy and Services at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). His work focuses on sustainable building technologies, energy systems, and renewable energy applications, with particular expertise in building physics and heat transfer systems for extreme environments including Arctic regions. Nielsen holds a Ph.D. in Engineering from DTU (1994-1998) and an MSc in Engineering from DTU (1988-1994). His multilingual capabilities in Faroese, Danish, English, and Norwegian/Swedish support his international research collaborations, particularly in Nordic and Arctic contexts. His research spans building physics, energy systems, district heating, sustainable building design, heat exchangers, renewable energy, Arctic building construction, and energy efficiency. Nielsen's work addresses practical engineering challenges in sustainable building technologies, with special attention to water-energy nexus solutions like rainwater harvesting for cooling systems and geothermal applications through borehole heat exchangers. Analysis of Nielsen's publications reveals a consistent focus on practical applications of sustainable energy technologies in buildings across different climates. His work bridges fundamental heat transfer research with applied projects addressing specific building challenges, showing particular expertise in adapting energy systems to extreme environments like the Arctic and the Faroe Islands. Arctic Building and Construction project (2018-2026) - researching sustainable architecture in Greenland and Arctic conditions Mapping of energy consumption in Faroese building types (2021-2024) - as Project Manager Heat 4.0 Digitally supported District Heating (2019-2022) - contributing to energy systems research SCA: Smart Cities Accelerator (2017-2020) - participating in smart city initiatives Nielsen's research directly contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable cities and communities (SDG 11), affordable and clean energy (SDG 7), and climate action (SDG 13), with practical applications for reducing carbon emissions in building sectors across challenging environments.

Jennifer Bessمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Native American History
• Border Studies
• Cultural Resistance
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jennifer Bess is an Associate Professor of Peace Studies at Goucher College in Baltimore, Maryland. She earned her Ph.D. in Early Modern English literature from the Catholic University of America in 1995, and has since become a pivotal figure in community-based learning and Indigenous historiography. Education: Ph.D. (1995), Catholic University of America; M.A. (1989), American University; B.A. (1986), Marietta College Her research focuses on Native American border-crossings and resistance to hegemony, particularly during the Spanish-American War era. She examines how Indigenous mobility challenged U.S. territorial control and influenced federal policy. Key publication themes include Indigenous sovereignty, agricultural transformation in the Southwest, boarding school resistance, and postcolonial literary analysis. Her work spans interdisciplinary fields from history to cultural studies. Scientific Awards 2025: Honorable mention, Judith Lee Ridge Prize (Western Association for Women Historians) 2016: James Madison Prize for federal government history articles Bess teaches courses like International Conflict Analysis and Collaboration for Justice , integrating history and literature to explore power dynamics. She serves as a faculty member in the Center for Geographies of Justice.

Dare Baldwinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Development
• Language Acquisition
• Event Processing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dare Baldwin is a Full Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Oregon , where she directs the Acquiring Minds Lab . Her research focuses on the intersection of language acquisition, cognitive development, event processing , and social-cognitive development . 541-346-4964 (Office) 467 Straub Hall and 210 Chapman Hall (Office Locations) Office Hours: Thursdays 12-1pm on Zoom; Fridays 9-10am in Straub Hall 467 Dr. Baldwin’s work explores how infants and young children acquire knowledge through social interactions , action processing , and language learning . Her lab investigates two major additional domains: the developmental consequences of malnutrition and human behavioral responses to natural hazards such as earthquakes. Current projects examine maternal thiamine supplementation effects on infant cognition and methodologies for online interpersonal understanding studies . Recent publications span: simulating human behavior under earthquake early warnings , infant language processing , micronutrient impacts on neurocognitive development , and event cognition mechanisms . Her lab employs interdisciplinary approaches combining eye-tracking , machine learning , and behavioral experiments . Current Lab Members: Doctoral Students: Netanel Weinstein, Scott Wallner, Elizabeth Loi, Karlena Ochoa Steigerwald, John Rochelle, Anaahat Bala Masters Students: Yasuhiro Tanaka, Leah Child, Jason Garrison, Julian Michels, Emily Neuhaus

• Veterinary Public Health
• Meat Science
• Animal Welfare
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Nikola Čobanović is an Associate Professor at the University of Belgrade , Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Hygiene and Technology of Animal Origin Foodstuffs. His research focuses on veterinary public health, meat science, animal welfare, and food safety, with a special emphasis on pre-slaughter handling, carcass and meat quality, and pathology in slaughter animals. Research Interests: Meat quality and safety in pigs, poultry, and horses Animal welfare during transport and slaughter Biomarkers of stress and their relation to meat defects Foodborne pathogens and antimicrobial resistance Traditional meat products and their safety Use of agricultural waste in meat product formulation Recent Research Trends: His recent publications reflect a strong focus on the impact of pre-slaughter conditions (transport, stunning, housing) on animal welfare and meat quality. He has also explored novel applications of plant extracts in meat products and investigated pathological conditions such as wooden breast in broilers and fibrinous pericarditis in pigs. Teaching and Academic Contributions: He teaches courses in Hygiene and Technology of Meat and Control of Animal Origin Foodstuffs . He has co-authored a practical handbook titled Control of Animal Origin Foodstuffs published in 2020.

• Materials Engineering
• Cavitation Resistance
• Engineering Drawing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Marina Dojčinović is a Full Professor in the Department of General Technical Sciences at the Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade. She was elected to her current position on December 16, 2020, and maintains her office in the TMF small building, office 70a. Her scientific field is Materials Engineering, with a particular focus on cavitation resistance and engineering drawing. Her research interests span a diverse range of topics including cavitation damage morphology in various materials (particularly steels), ultrasound applications in material processing, protective coatings, concrete technology, and engineering drawing education. She has made significant contributions to understanding how cavitation affects different materials, from HSLA steel to basalt-based refractory materials. Professor Dojčinović's publication record shows a strong focus on materials science with particular emphasis on cavitation phenomena, material degradation, and protective solutions. Her work bridges theoretical knowledge with practical applications in metallurgy, civil engineering, and materials science. She has supervised numerous doctoral, master's, and undergraduate theses, demonstrating her commitment to academic mentorship. Her teaching responsibilities include Engineering Drawing (courses 22ZP104 and ZP104), which is a common subject in basic academic studies at the faculty. She has also co-authored educational materials including the supplementary textbook 'ENGINEERING DRAWING: Workbook with excerpts from theory' published in 2016. Supervised 1 doctoral dissertation (Marko Pavlović, 2020) Supervised 6 master's theses (including Milica Milićević, 2024; Milutin Nićiforović, 2021) Supervised 14 undergraduate/Bachelor's theses across multiple years (2013-2024) Professor Dojčinović maintains an active research profile with publications spanning from 2013 to 2021, showing consistent contributions to her field. Her work demonstrates strong collaboration with colleagues across multiple institutions, particularly in materials science and engineering disciplines.

Uta Paszkowskiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Plant Biology
• Food Security
• Sustainable Agriculture
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Uta Paszkowski leads the Cereal Symbiosis Group at the University of Cambridge's Department of Plant Sciences. Her work focuses on arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) symbiosis in rice and maize, aiming to optimize nutrient uptake and develop sustainable agricultural practices. She actively collaborates with the Crop Science Centre and participates in public engagement initiatives. EMBO Member (2024) National Academy of Sciences, USA, Member (2025) Her research explores rhizosphere communication and symbiotic phosphate acquisition , with recent studies highlighting 4D imaging techniques and spatial transcriptomics . Her lab's publications emphasize cross-kingdom RNA interference, membrane dynamics, and fungal structure-function relationships. Key projects include understanding signal exchange mechanisms and developing tools like the AMSlide for live imaging. Scientific accolades include: EMBO Membership US National Academy of Sciences Election

AZIZ Azizمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Plant-Microbe Interactions
• Biocontrol
• Grapevine
• +۸ مورد دیگر

AZIZ Aziz is a Full Professor at the University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne since 2020, affiliated with the Faculty of Exact and Natural Sciences. He leads the research team Immunity and Beneficial Microorganisms (USC INRAE 1488) and has been instrumental in advancing plant disease resistance mechanisms through microbial interactions since 2012. PhD in Plant Biology (Rennes 1, 1996) Accreditation to supervise research (HDR, Reims 2003) Research Focus: AZIZ's work integrates physiological and molecular approaches to study plant stress responses, particularly grapevine's interaction with beneficial bacteria and MAMPs for induced resistance against pathogens like Botrytis cinerea and Neofusicoccum parvum . His team investigates polyamine-phytoalexin crosstalk, biocontrol agents , and sustainable viticulture solutions under climate change pressures. Publications (2015-2021) reveal consistent contributions to grapevine immunity , with emphasis on Bacillus subtilis and Pseudomonas fluorescens mechanisms, stilbene bioproduction , and stress-induced defense networks. Collaborations span IOBC , H2020-PRIMA , and ANR programs. Scientific Excellence Award (Ministry of Education) Review service for 12+ journals including New Phytologist and Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions Teaching Leadership includes directing the Master's specialization Plant Production and Bioprotection (2015-2023) and designing curricula on phytoremediation , plant pathology , and ecophysiology . He has supervised 10 PhD graduates and mentored 50+ trainees.

• Primary Care Medicine
• General Practice
• Health Services Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Assoc. Prof. Tsvetelina Valentinova, MD, PhD serves as Associate Professor at Medical University - Pleven within the Faculty of Public Health and Department of General Medicine, Forensic Medicine and Deontology. Her academic career centers on strengthening Bulgaria's primary healthcare infrastructure through research and education, with institutional affiliations spanning all university structural units including the Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Pharmacy, and Medical College. Her research interests focus on critical gaps in primary care systems, particularly physician job satisfaction, stress management, and patient-centered communication frameworks. She investigates pediatric allergy prevalence in regional populations while examining structural challenges in general practice, including team composition dynamics and integration with social services. Her work consistently addresses Bulgarian healthcare context through evaluations of postgraduate medical training and public health campaign effectiveness. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2003-2018) reveals three dominant research trajectories: physician well-being metrics in resource-constrained settings, communication skill pedagogy for medical trainees, and system-level analysis of primary care team functionality. Her methodological approach blends qualitative assessment of practitioner experiences with quantitative epidemiological studies, predominantly focused on Pleven region populations. No scientific awards were documented in available materials. Dr. Valentinova actively shapes medical education through curriculum development for communication skills training and postgraduate general practice programs. Her advising extends to PhD candidate supervision within the university's scientific activity framework, while her research informs national healthcare policy through assessments of primary care team management and public health campaign implementation. She contributes to institutional quality assurance via teaching accreditation activities across medical, pharmacy, and public health specialties.

Pierre Le Gallمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Production under a quality label
• Territorialization of livestock systems
• Action research
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Pierre Le Gall is a teacher-researcher at ISARA, affiliated with the Rural Studies Laboratory. His work bridges agronomy, agroecology, and territorial development, focusing on quality labels, livestock systems, and climate adaptation. His research emphasizes geographical indications, territorial transitions, and historical analysis of agricultural practices. Current projects include ANR Gingko (geographical indications as global knowledge commons), REACTIFFS (renewal of active ingredients in cheese sectors), and GO-PEI (innovation processes in European Partnership for Innovation systems). Pierre teaches social science survey methods, economics of food systems, and coordinates courses on quality, CSR, and territorial transitions. His publications explore agroecological challenges in mountainous regions, dairy product industrialization, and PDO governance frameworks.

Marita Lynaghمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Health Behaviour Change Strategies
• Incentive-Based Interventions
• Physical Activity Promotion
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Marita Lynagh is an Associate Professor in the Discipline of Health Behaviour Science , School of Medicine and Public Health , University of Newcastle, Australia. With over 20 years of experience, she has developed innovative curricula in Nursing, Health Sciences, Education, and Medicine. Specializes in health education for teachers and communication skills for Medicine students Primary research areas: incentive-based health behavior change, physical activity promotion, alcohol/tobacco control Focus on unmet needs of haematological cancer survivors and their support persons Current projects include NIH-funded collaborations on food marketing impacts and National Heart Foundation trials on financial incentives for smoking cessation Education: PhD in Behaviour Science (University of Newcastle, 2004) Bachelor of Psychology (Honours, University of Queensland) Bachelor of Human Movement Studies (University of Queensland) Graduate Diploma of Social Health Science in Health Promotion (University of Newcastle) Research Trends from her 40+ peer-reviewed publications include: health behavior change strategies (especially financial incentives), unmet needs in cancer survivorship, medical student selection validity studies, and health promotion in vocational education. Her work bridges Public Health , Oncology , and Medical Education . Scientific Awards & Grants: Recipient of NHMRC, NIH, and National Heart Foundation grants totaling $4.95M Multiple teaching awards including 2007 University Vice-Chancellor's Award and 2011 Vice-Chancellor's Citation Leadership roles in UMAT Technical Sub-Committee and JMP Admissions Committee Supervision includes two PhD students and numerous Masters/PRC Summer Scholarship Programs. Collaborates with Priority Research Centre for Health Behaviour and Hood Center for Children & Families (USA).