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Ammar Al-Baziمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Operations Research
• Supply Chain Management
• Simulation and Optimization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ammar Al-Bazi is an Associate Professor in Operations and Supply Chain Simulation at Aston Business School, part of the College of Business and Social Sciences at Aston University. He holds a PhD in Simulation and Optimization from Teesside University and an MSc in Statistics and Operational Research from the University of Baghdad. He is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) and has led multiple funded projects, including those supported by Innovate UK and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). His research focuses on applying simulation, optimization, AI, and digital technologies to solve real-world challenges in logistics, energy, and manufacturing. Education: PhD in Simulation and Optimization, Teesside University (UK) MSc in Statistics and Operational Research, University of Baghdad (Iraq) BSc (Honors) in Operational Research, Al-Mansour College University (Iraq) Research Interests: Simulation and optimization techniques for supply chain management Energy efficiency and demand-side management Transportation and logistics optimization (including drones) Artificial Intelligence applications in manufacturing and healthcare Risk mitigation and disruption management in operations Recent Article Trends: Dr. Al-Bazi's recent work emphasizes digital twin technology, IoT integration in energy systems, and resilience in supply chains. His studies often combine machine learning with traditional optimization methods to address challenges like emissions prediction, consumer behavior modeling, and pandemic logistics. Awards and Roles: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) External Examiner for PhD programs at multiple universities Editorial board member of journals like Supply Chain Analytics and Journal of Information and Communication Technology Grants and Funding: £39,751 (Innovate UK) for dynamic railway contaminant control barriers £202,308 (KTP, Innovate UK) for collaboration with The Birmingham Assay Office Multiple KEEN and KTP projects focusing on SME performance improvement Advisory and Teaching: He supervises PhD students on topics like behavioral decision-making in healthcare logistics and renewable energy integration. He teaches courses in operations management, simulation for project management, and business analytics.

Jennifer L. Woolleyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Entrepreneurship
• Innovation
• Technology Emergence
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jennifer L. Woolley is a Professor of Management & Entrepreneurship at Santa Clara University's Leavey School of Business. Her research focuses on entrepreneurship ecosystems, technology emergence, and the societal impact of innovation. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Irvine. Her work bridges academic theory with practical insights, addressing topics like gender disparities in STEM entrepreneurship and the governance of emerging markets such as craft chocolate and nanotechnology. Awarded the EGOS Best Paper Award and Heizer Award for her contributions to entrepreneurship research. Developed the California Program for Entrepreneurship, an intensive training initiative. Editorial board member of the Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Business and Management. Her teaching spans courses on entrepreneurship, innovation, and spirituality in business leadership. She consults with startups and established firms to enhance creativity and strategic vision. Key research themes include infrastructure for new ventures, policy timing in innovation, and values-driven niche creation. Woolley has also explored the role of AI and blockchain in managing multi-competitor relationships.

• Environmental Biotechnology
• Wastewater Treatment Processes
• Quantum Computing Applications
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Po-Heng (Henry) Lee is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Imperial College London, part of the Faculty of Engineering. His research focuses on wastewater engineering, environmental biotechnology, and quantum computing applications in microbial systems. He leads the Industrial Biotechnology Hub, Microbiome Network, and Quantum Engineering, Science and Technology initiatives. Dr. Lee holds a PhD from Iowa State University (2010) and earlier degrees from institutions in Taiwan. His academic career includes roles at Hong Kong Polytechnic University (2012-2018) and Inha University (2010-2012) before joining Imperial College in 2019. His research integrates quantum information theory with environmental engineering, exploring electron transfer mechanisms, anaerobic digestion optimization, and water reuse in AI/semiconductor contexts. Techniques include quantum computing platforms (IBM Qiskit, Xanadu), meta-omics, and Gaussian Bosonic Sampling. Key application areas include enhancing antibiotic and nitrogen removal via microbiome-conductive material interactions, smart chemical dosing for industrial cooling systems, and optimizing full-scale wastewater plants. His work bridges quantum mechanics and microbial ecology to address sustainability challenges. Dr. Lee's lab develops innovative solutions for resource recovery, greenhouse gas reduction, and bioplastic production. Major collaborations focus on AI-driven process control and semiconductor manufacturing wastewater treatment.

Philip B. Starkمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Uncertainty Quantification
• Election Auditing
• Earthquake Prediction
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Philip B. Stark is a Distinguished Professor of Statistics at the University of California, Berkeley, where he holds a faculty position in the Department of Statistics. His research focuses on uncertainty quantification, election integrity, earthquake prediction, and applications of statistics in physical and social sciences. He has developed auditing methods used in over 15 U.S. states, and his work on the U.S. Census adjustment and election security has influenced policy and legal proceedings. Stark’s research spans computational statistics, risk-limiting audits, and environmental science, with notable contributions to soil carbon sequestration and food equity. He co-created SticiGui, an online introductory statistics course that pioneered MOOCs at UC Berkeley, reaching over 50,000 students. His consulting expertise spans litigation, clinical trials, and election integrity, with roles on advisory boards like the Election Assistance Commission and OSET Institute. Key research themes include statistical methodology for complex systems, election auditing innovations, and interdisciplinary applications in law, geophysics, and nutrition. His work emphasizes rigorous statistical methods to address societal challenges, from ensuring voting integrity to advancing sustainable food systems.

Ashley Wolfمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Gut microbiome composition
• Microbial metabolism
• Bacterial competition
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ashley Wolf is an Assistant Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, holding a joint appointment in the School of Public Health and the Center for Computational Biology. Her research focuses on understanding gut microbiome composition and its roles in mammalian health, particularly exploring diet, microbial competition, and host factors influencing microbiome structure. Education: PhD in Systems Biology from Harvard University (2010s), AB in Molecular Biology from Princeton University (2000s) Her lab integrates human microbiome data, laboratory models, and computational methods to design microbial therapeutics. Key research areas include microbial metabolism of dietary components, bacterial competition dynamics, and microbiome impacts on host physiology. Selected publications highlight work on microbiome bioremediation, bile acid-glucose metabolism links, and mitochondrial RNA processing in human and model organisms. No awards explicitly listed, though her work aligns with emerging trends in systems biology and public health.

• Industrial Design
• Materials Science
• Manufacturing Technology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Teppo Vienamo is a Lecturer in the Department of Design, specializing in industrial design, materials, and prototyping. He teaches in the Aaltonaut minor program at Design Factory, focusing on multidisciplinary product development. His research emphasizes sustainable manufacturing technologies and innovative material applications. Recent work includes studies on rotational molding techniques for battery enclosures, circular economy solutions for plastics, and structural design of industrial components. Research interests span product development, materials science, and manufacturing processes with a focus on environmental sustainability and industrial applications. Key projects involve collaborations on battery covers, food industry pallets, and safety-critical components like reactors and pressure vessels. Publications highlight advancements in material innovation, aerodynamic design, and structural integrity across automotive, energy, and food sectors. Active involvement in Design Factory underscores his commitment to bridging academic research with industry-relevant solutions.

Amir Ghalamzanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Robot Learning
• Robot Grasping and Manipulation
• Teleoperation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Amir Ghalamzan is an Associate Professor at the University of Surrey's School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering, leading the Intelligent Manipulation Lab. His research focuses on robot learning, robotic grasping, teleoperation, and agri-food robotics. Previously, he held roles at the University of Lincoln and University of Birmingham. Education: PhD in Robot Learning (Politecnico di Milano, 2015), M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering (Iran University of Science and Technology, 2009). Research Interests: He addresses real-world challenges like labor shortages in agriculture through robots for extreme conditions, such as strawberry picking. His work integrates advanced perception, AI, and control systems. Notable projects include developing autonomous strawberry-picking robots and haptic-guided teleoperation systems. Key Projects: Led the £310K CERES Agtech project (2020-2021) for autonomous strawberry robots, and contributed to the £1.5M Agri Open-Core project (2023-2027) for open-source harvesting software. Collaborated with institutions like Imperial College London and companies like Saga Robotics. Labs/Teams: Directs the Intelligent Manipulation Lab, focusing on tactile sensors (e.g., AST Skin) and soft robotics innovations.

Marieke Klijnمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Bioprocess Engineering
• Process Analytical Technology
• Data-Driven Biotechnology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Marieke Klijn is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Delft University of Technology. Her research focuses on data-driven bioprocess development, leveraging process analytical technology (PAT) to enhance real-time monitoring and control of bioprocessing strategies across industries. She leads the Marieke Klijn Group, which develops frameworks for integrating data from process analyzers to improve process understanding and product quality in continuous and intensified bioprocessing environments. Her work emphasizes flexibility in bioprocessing approaches, including monitoring, control, and technology development. Recent studies highlight applications in stem cell culture bioreactors, synthetic co-culture systems, and PAT miniaturization for biopharmaceuticals. She advises multiple PhD candidates researching topics like CFD modeling, off-gas measurements, and microbial cell factories for cellular agriculture. Key research directions include optimizing bioreactor designs, enhancing Raman spectroscopy models for fermentation monitoring, and predicting protein behavior in chromatography. Her group collaborates on projects funded by industry and academic partnerships, addressing challenges in bioprocess scalability and real-time quality assessment.

• Renewable Energy Systems
• Sustainable Chemical Engineering
• Hydrothermal Processing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Philip van Eyk is an academic at the University of Adelaide's School of Chemical Engineering within the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology. He serves as Associate Head of Learning and Teaching, focusing on advancing chemical engineering education and research. His work integrates core chemical engineering principles into renewable energy applications outside power generation, sustainable chemical production, and beer brewing process analysis. Teaching responsibilities include Process Design, Chemical Reactor Engineering, Heat and Mass Transfer, and Separation Process Engineering. He pioneered a 4th-year Brewery Engineering elective and established the Waite Campus Microbrewery for teaching and research. This facility explores ingredient/process impacts on beer sensory qualities and collaborates with industry on recipe development. Research interests span hydrothermal processing of biomass/wastewater sludges, solar thermal energy utilization in high-temperature processes (e.g., gasification), combustion/gasification of coal/biomass, and mathematical modeling of thermal systems. Notable projects include solar gasification and hydrothermal liquefaction of algae. Grants and funding include a $956,700 project on novel diagnostics in particle-laden flows, a $550,000 initiative for biochar technology, and a $273,856 ARENA fellowship for solar gasification research. He has supervised multiple higher-degree research candidates and collaborates with industry partners. Labs/Teams: Microbrewery at Waite Campus, Centre for Energy Technology, and solar gasification research groups. Active in interdisciplinary projects addressing sustainable energy and low-emission industrial processes.

• Surface and Colloid Chemistry
• Materials Science
• Biomass-Based Materials
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Lars Evenäs is a Full Professor at the Department of Applied Chemistry within the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Chalmers University of Technology. His research focuses on characterization methodologies and materials development in surface and colloid chemistry, employing advanced techniques such as NMR spectroscopy, diffusometry, and polarized Raman spectroscopy. He leads a research group advancing biomass-based materials, particularly cellulose derivatives, and core-shell particle formulations for controlled release applications. Education and professional background are not explicitly detailed in the provided texts, but his extensive publication record from 2009 to 2025 indicates sustained academic contributions. His research interests emphasize molecular and supramolecular properties of natural polymers, ionic liquids, and microcapsules, with applications in coatings, textiles, and energy materials. Projects include collaborations on structural battery electrolytes, acoustic levitation for contact-free analysis, and pH-responsive microcapsules. While no formal scientific awards are listed, his work has been published in high-impact journals such as Nature Communications , Langmuir , and ACS Applied Nano Materials . He has advised or collaborated with researchers like Viktor Eriksson, Smaragda Maria Argyri, and Markus Andersson Trojer, contributing to over 12 projects. His research group actively explores labs and teams focused on NMR-based characterization and sustainable materials innovation.

David A. Millsمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Microbiology
• Food Science
• Gut Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David A. Mills is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Food Science and Technology and Viticulture & Enology at the University of California, Davis, holding the Peter J. Shields Chair in Dairy Food Science. His research focuses on the molecular biology and ecology of beneficial bacteria in gut health and fermented foods, particularly the role of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) in infant nutrition and microbial symbiosis. He leads a lab translating microbiome science into commercial innovations, such as probiotic development and food biotechnology. Dr. Mills has mentored over 30 graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, generating over 210 publications. His work spans glycomics, microbiome analysis, and food processing technologies. Notable contributions include seminal studies on lactic acid bacteria and bifidobacterial genomics, and the creation of the Davis Food Glycopedia. Awards include the American Academy of Microbiology Fellowship (2015), Clarivate Analytics' Highly Cited Researcher designation (2018–2024), and the UC Davis Distinguished Professor title (2024). His research has launched multiple startups and influenced global food science and public health initiatives. Research themes emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to understanding microbiome-host interactions, pre/probiotic efficacy, and sustainable food systems. Current projects investigate dietary carbohydrates' impact on health, microbial fermentation dynamics, and engineered plant systems for producing HMO analogs.

Jeremy Foxمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Community Ecology
• Ecological Restoration
• Mathematical Ecology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jeremy W. Fox is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Calgary. He holds a PhD in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Rutgers University (2000) and a BA from Williams College (1995). His work focuses on community assembly processes, combining experimental and theoretical approaches with microbial systems. Key interests include dispersal effects, ecosystem function, and the dynamics of competitive interactions. Research highlights include challenging the Intermediate Disturbance Hypothesis (2013), quantifying biodiversity's role in ecosystem stability (2013), and analyzing meta-analytic approaches in ecology (2022). His lab explores how environmental fluctuations and species traits influence community structure and stability. Fox has been recognized with awards including the British Ecological Society Early Career Award (2007) and Alberta Ingenuity grants (2005-2007). Teaching includes courses on quantitative biology (ECOL 425, BIOL 315). His work emphasizes experimental rigor, theoretical frameworks, and open science practices. The Fox Lab's research spans ecological restoration, food web dynamics, and evolutionary ecology, with a focus on long-term community processes and their applied implications.

• Socially Engaged Art
• Public Art
• Cultural Policy
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Marnie Badham is an Associate Professor at the School of Art, RMIT University. Her research focuses on socially engaged art, cultural policy, and participatory methods, emphasizing relational ethics and community partnerships. She leads interdisciplinary projects like the 'Public Art and its role in connecting people and place' initiative with iMOVE and co-leads frameworks such as 'Listening to Country' for Indigenous-settler-migrant relations. Marnie holds adjunct roles at Thompson Rivers University and consults for global cultural bodies. Her education includes a PhD in Creative Arts and Cultural Policy (University of Melbourne, 2012), a Master's in Community Cultural Development (2008), and undergraduate degrees in Fine Arts and Art History (University of Regina, 1996). She co-edits books on art and policy, including Visual Arts Work (Springer, 2025) and Tastes of Justice (Springer, 2025). Marnie's research spans 15+ articles on art economics, cultural value, and hybrid careers. She advises on public art policies and has led evaluations for projects like Sydney Metro and All the Queens Men. Her work addresses climate anxiety, food-art-politics, and Indigenous cultural frameworks through artist residencies and collaborations.

• Public Health
• Physical Activity Promotion
• Built Environment and Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marc Adams is an Assistant Dean and Professor at the School of Technology for Public Health, Arizona State University. His research focuses on physical activity promotion, built environment influences on health, and the design of behavioral interventions targeting obesity, nutrition, and cardiovascular health. He leads studies on mobile health technologies (e.g., smartphone apps) and community-based initiatives to improve health equity through environmental modifications. Key research areas include the efficacy of financial incentives in physical activity interventions, the role of neighborhood walkability in promoting health behaviors, and the intersection of crime perception and recreational walking. He collaborates internationally on projects analyzing urban design impacts on public health outcomes, such as the IPEN Adult Study and WalkIT Arizona trials. Adams has developed culturally tailored interventions like the Smart Walk program for African American women and contributed to evidence-based guidelines for school nutrition policies. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, integrating data science, environmental engineering, and behavioral economics to address complex health challenges.

• Synthetic Biology
• Microbial Metabolic Engineering
• Sustainable Biotechnology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Adjunct Professor Claudia Vickers is a leading synthetic biologist affiliated with the School of Biology & Environmental Science at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), within the Faculty of Science. Her research focuses on engineering microorganisms, particularly yeast, to produce sustainable alternatives to industrial chemicals and food ingredients. She specializes in isoprenoid pathway engineering and synthetic biology tools for metabolic control. Prof. Vickers holds a PhD from the University of Queensland. Her work bridges academia, industry, and policy, with roles in CSIRO’s synthetic biology program, Synthetic Biology Australia, and international initiatives like the Global Biofoundries Alliance. She advises Food Standards Australia New Zealand and serves on journal editorial boards. Her research emphasizes yeast metabolic engineering, microbial fermentation systems, and the application of synthetic biology to address environmental challenges. Recent publications highlight advancements in yeast strain optimization, biosensor development, and compartmentalized enzyme systems. Her work contributes to sustainable bioproduction processes and biotechnology policy frameworks. Prof. Vickers is actively involved in postgraduate supervision, mentoring students in Honours, Masters, and PhD programs. She collaborates with industry partners to translate research into real-world applications, including partnerships with biotech startups and multinational corporations.