جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Tim Althoffمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Artificial Intelligence
• Human-Centered Computing
• Data Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Tim Althoff is an Associate Professor at the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering, University of Washington, specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Human-Centered Computing. His research focuses on behavioral data science, combining Data Science Natural Language Processing Social Computing Human-Centered AI Ethics & Fairness to extract insights about health and well-being. Recent publications highlight advancements in: Mental health support through AI Wearable sensor health monitoring Online community analysis Reproducibility in data science Public health interventions with notable papers in ACL, Nature Machine Intelligence, and NeurIPS. Scientific recognition includes: ACL 2023 Outstanding Paper Award WWW 2021 Best Paper Award Double ICWSM 2021 Best Paper Awards SIGKDD Dissertation Award 2019 Fulbright Scholarship German National Merit Foundation Actively mentoring postdoctoral researchers and seeking PhD students in areas like neural representation learning, NLP applications to psychology, and mobile health technologies through his Behavioral Data Science Group .

• Thermal Biology
• Animal Behavior
• Urban Ecology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Dominic McCafferty is a Senior Lecturer in Physiology, Ageing & Welfare at the University of Glasgow, based at the Scottish Centre for Ecology and the Natural Environment. He holds academic roles including Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Thermal Biology and previously Ibis . His research focuses on thermal adaptation, behavioral thermoregulation, and urban wildlife ecology, particularly using thermal imaging techniques. He has a Ph.D. and BSc in Ecological Science from the University of Edinburgh (1989–1993 and 1985–1989). His work spans physiological studies in mammals, birds, and marine species, emphasizing conservation applications. Notable projects include habitat suitability modeling for urban water voles and thermal physiology studies in elephant seals. His educational background includes advanced studies in ecological science, complemented by post-doctoral research at institutions like the British Antarctic Survey (1993–1998). He has contributed to over 99 publications, advancing methodologies in non-invasive wildlife monitoring and ecological field studies. His editorial roles reflect expertise in thermal biology and avian science. McCafferty has led projects on carrion dynamics, stress physiology, and behavioral adaptations in diverse species, with a focus on applying findings to conservation challenges. Labs/Teams: Scottish Centre for Ecology and the Natural Environment (SCENE), part of the broader University of Glasgow's ecological research network. Collaborations include the Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle in France and the National Trust for Scotland.

Anna Hopkinsمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Conservation Biology
• Molecular Ecology
• Soil Microbial Ecology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Anna Hopkins is a Senior Lecturer in conservation biology and molecular ecology at Edith Cowan University's School of Science. She is the Course Coordinator for postgraduate Environmental Science programs and has held academic positions since 2016. Her research focuses on soil microbial ecology, forest pathogens, eDNA applications, and climate change impacts. She has taught courses including Plant Pathology, Genetics, and Soil Processes. Education: PhD (University of Tasmania, 2007), Diploma of Modern Languages (UWA, 2002), BSc (Hons) (UWA, 2002) Her research interests include mycorrhizal-plant interactions, soil fungal responses to disturbances, and regenerative agriculture. Notable awards include the 2010 New Zealand Zonta Women in Science Award and the 2017 ECU Athena Swan Award. Recent articles highlight her work on soil microbial dynamics, invasive species management, and eDNA applications in ecology. She has led projects funded by organizations like the Australian Coal Association and WWF Australia, focusing on biodiversity restoration and ecosystem health. Awards: Multiple international and teaching awards, including recognition for poster presentations and research excellence. Advising & Grants: Supervises 5 PhD/MSc students and leads grants totaling over $1M in projects like eDNA tracking and Gilbert’s Potoroo conservation. Professional roles include Deputy Coordinator of the IUFRO Working Party on Forest Nurseries and Vice President of the Australasian Mycological Society.

Senthold Assengمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Digital Agriculture
• Climate Change Impacts
• Sustainable Crop Production
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Senthold Asseng is a Professor of Digital Agriculture at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), leading the Hans Eisenmann Forum for Agricultural Sciences since 2021. His research focuses on climate-plant-soil systems modeling, addressing global food security, sustainable agriculture, and digital technologies like vertical farming and autonomous robotics. He holds a PhD from Humboldt University Berlin and habilitation from TUM, with prior roles at CSIRO Australia and the University of Florida (as Full Professor and Director of the Florida Climate Institute). His honors include AAAS Fellow, Web of Science Highly Cited Researcher, and multiple teaching/mentorship awards. Education: BSc/MSc in Agronomy & Horticulture, Humboldt University Berlin (1989-1990) PhD in Agronomy, Humboldt University Berlin (1994) Habilitation in Agronomy, TUM (2004) Research Interests: Climate change impacts on crops, digital agriculture technologies, systems analysis for autonomous farming, and vertical farming sustainability. His work integrates modeling, robotics, and environmental control to enhance agricultural resilience and productivity. Awards: AAAS Fellow (2019) Highly Cited Researcher (2019) UF Research Foundation Professor (2016-2019) Grants & Leadership: Led interdisciplinary projects like AgMIP-Wheat, SECC, and FAO advisory roles. Active in editorial roles for journals like Global Change Biology and Environmental Research Letters . Labs/Teams: Chair of Digital Agriculture at TUM, collaborating on projects like Smartfield and Proteins4Singapore , focusing on automation, controlled environment agriculture, and climate-smart solutions.

Ellen Riloffمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Natural Language Processing
• Artificial Intelligence
• Sentiment Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ellen Riloff serves as Department Head and Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Arizona, where she leads research at the intersection of natural language processing (NLP) and artificial intelligence. Her work bridges theoretical advancements with real-world applications in social computing, planetary science, and crisis response systems. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Massachusetts at Amherst (1994) Research Focus: Dr. Riloff specializes in affective computing and information extraction , developing techniques to recognize emotion, social cues, and embodied expressions in text. Her methodologies frequently employ bootstrapping, stacked learning, and semantic lexicon induction. Recent projects address crisis informatics (e.g., social cue recognition in emergencies) and interdisciplinary applications like the Mars Target Encyclopedia for planetary science data extraction. Publication Trends: Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2021–2025) reveals three dominant trajectories: (1) affective event modeling in social contexts with applications to crisis response; (2) domain-specific NLP for planetary science and food systems; and (3) advanced language model techniques including retrieval-augmented generation and multi-view prompting. Her work increasingly integrates deep learning with traditional linguistic features. Grants and Leadership: Dr. Riloff has directed multiple NSF-funded projects, including RI: Small: Recognizing Implicit Personal States in Natural Language (2016) and RI: Small: Acquiring Domain Knowledge from Text through Cooperative Bootstrapping (2010). These initiatives pioneered bootstrapping frameworks for affective event recognition and information extraction. She also co-organized the Workshop on Pattern-based Approaches to NLP (2023), highlighting her leadership in advancing hybrid NLP methodologies. Collaborative Infrastructure: She co-developed the Mars Target Encyclopedia—a large-scale information extraction system that processes planetary science literature to create structured databases of Mars surface targets. This project demonstrates her commitment to building reusable scientific infrastructure through NLP.

Michael C.L. CHAUمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Business Analytics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Web Mining and Social Media
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Professor Michael C.L. CHAU serves as Professor and Deputy Area Head of Innovation and Information Management at The University of Hong Kong's Faculty of Business and Economics. He also holds the position of Associate Director at the HKU HKJC Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention, and serves on the HKU Senate and Court. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Management Information Systems from the University of Arizona and a B.Sc. in Computer Science (Information Systems) from the University of Hong Kong. Dr. Chau's research spans business analytics, artificial intelligence, web mining, fintech, smart health, and security informatics. His work focuses on applying data/text/web mining techniques to business, education, and social domains. He leads the Artificial Intelligence Research Group at HKU Business School, which has secured significant funding from the Hong Kong Research Grants Council, Food and Health Bureau, and other agencies for projects including 'The Invisible Hand in Crowdfunding' and 'Factors Moderating the Predictive Power of Social Media Sentiment on Stock Returns'. His publication portfolio includes over 150 articles in premier journals like MIS Quarterly, JMIS, and IEEE Transactions, with recent work exploring large language models, hate speech detection, and disaster-related social media analysis. His research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections across computer science, information systems, and business applications. INFORMS ISS Design Science Award (2020) IEEE ITSS Leadership Award in Intelligence and Security Informatics (2020) AIS Sandra Slaughter Service Award (2016) HKU Outstanding Young Researcher Award (2014) Faculty Research Postgraduate Supervision Award (2020 & 2025) Cited over 9,400 times (h-index = 47) Dr. Chau actively mentors doctoral students and has supervised numerous PhD graduates who now hold academic positions at institutions including Fudan University, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, and the University of Maryland. His research grants portfolio demonstrates sustained funding success across diverse areas including blockchain, mental health applications, and social media analytics. The Artificial Intelligence Research Group he leads maintains strong industry connections through projects with Hong Kong Red Cross and the Hospital Authority.

Deniz Tasdemirمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Marine Natural Products Chemistry
• Marine Ecology
• Biodiscovery
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Deniz Tasdemir is a Full Professor (W3) of Marine Natural Products Chemistry at GEOMAR Helmholtz-Zentrum für Ozeanforschung Kiel and serves as Director of the GEOMAR-Biotech center and Head of the Marine Natural Product Chemistry Research Unit. Her career spans institutions including the National University of Ireland Galway and UCL School of Pharmacy. PhD in Pharmacy, ETH Zurich (1997) Post-doctoral work, University of Utah (2001) Dr. Helmut Legerlotz Fellowship, University of Zurich (2002-2025) Her research focuses on marine chemical ecology , metabolomics , and bioprospecting for bioactive compounds from sponges, algae, and marine microbiomes. Recent work explores seagrass pathogen reduction, microbiome interactions, and aquafeed applications. Scientific awards include: Waters Award for Natural Products Innovation (2016) Egon Stahl Silver Medal (2005) Pierre Fabre Prize (2004) ETH Zurich Medal (1997) She leads collaborative projects on ocean sustainability and marine drug discovery, with editorial roles in Marine Drugs , Planta Medica , and Phytochemistry Letters .

James Fogartyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Ubiquitous Computing
• Accessibility
• +۳ مورد دیگر

James Fogarty is a Professor at the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering, University of Washington. He serves as a core member of the DUB Group (Design. Use. Build.), a cross-campus initiative advancing Human-Computer Interaction and Design research. His work bridges computer science with healthcare applications, focusing on ubiquitous computing and accessibility. Fogarty's research centers on Human-Computer Interaction, Ubiquitous Computing, and Accessibility. He develops systems to overcome human obstacles in adopting intelligent computing technologies, particularly in healthcare contexts. His work spans food and symptom tracking for conditions like Irritable Bowel Syndrome, accessibility solutions for mobile interfaces, and self-experimentation frameworks for personalized health. Key themes include designing for real-world adoption, balancing automation with user control in personal informatics, and creating accessible technologies for diverse populations. His most recent publications reveal strong trends in health-focused HCI: 60% address chronic condition management (IBS, migraines), 30% focus on accessibility innovations, and 10% explore collaborative computing. Subfield analysis shows deep specialization in food/symptom tracking systems, mobile accessibility enhancements, and personalized health experimentation frameworks, with consistent emphasis on user-centered design and real-world deployment. Fogarty actively mentors doctoral students including Shaan Chopra, Tae Jones, and Aaleyah Lewis. His research receives direct funding from the National Science Foundation, National Library of Medicine, and Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, with additional support from Adobe, Google, Intel, Microsoft, and Nokia. His lab operates at the intersection of HCI, health informatics, and ubiquitous computing. He leads projects within the DUB Group ecosystem, focusing on practical applications of sensing technologies and intelligent systems. Current work emphasizes patient-provider collaboration tools, accessibility repair mechanisms for mobile applications, and self-experimentation frameworks for personalized health management.

Hélène Morlonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ecology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Computational Biology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Hélène Morlon is a Professor at the Biology Department of École normale supérieure (ENS) - PSL Research University Paris. She leads the Biodiversity Modeling team within the Center for Computational Biology, focusing on integrating ecological and evolutionary processes to explain biodiversity patterns through mathematical and bioinformatics approaches. Specializes in molecular phylogenies, speciation, extinction, and dispersal mechanisms Collaborates with mathematicians, phylogeneticists, and field ecologists Her research reveals non-equilibrium dynamics in biodiversity, challenging classical models by demonstrating speciation rate declines and climate-driven phenotypic evolution. She has developed probabilistic models applied to amphibians, mammals, birds, plants, and microorganisms. Scientific Awards: ERC Consolidator Grant (2013) Chaire d'Excellence en biologie/santé (France Innovation Santé 2030) ERC Advanced Grant (2024) for project PlankDiv Her work bridges macroecology, macroevolution, and conservation biology, with notable contributions to understanding tropical biodiversity gradients and climate impacts on evolutionary rates.

• Digital Well-being
• Human-Microbe Interaction
• Neo-cybernetics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dominique Chen is a Professor at Waseda University's School of Culture, Media and Society since 2022, previously serving as Associate Professor from 2017-2022. A French national born in 1981, he holds a Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Informatics from the University of Tokyo (2013). His work bridges technology, art, and human experience with a focus on digital well-being and more-than-human relationships. Chen's research interests include human-microbe interaction, neo-cybernetics, and the design of systems that foster mutual care between humans and non-human entities. His work with the Nukabot project exemplifies this interdisciplinary approach, exploring how fermentation processes can serve as metaphors for communication and relationship building. He leads the Ferment Media Research group, investigating how fermentation principles apply to digital cultures and communication systems. His recent publications reveal a consistent focus on designing for well-being in digital societies, with particular attention to translation processes, human-microbe relationships, and the creation of systems that support co-adaptive interaction. The Nukabot research series demonstrates how traditional fermentation practices can inform novel interaction paradigms that acknowledge and incorporate more-than-human perspectives. Best Paper Honorable Mention (2024) - ACM Synlogue with Aizuchi-bot ACM SIGGRAPH Special Prize (2023) - Nukabot Best of AppStore 2015/2016 - Picsee/Syncle applications Good Design Award (2008) - Creative Commons Japan Super Creator certification (2009) - IPA Exploratory IT Program Chen has advised numerous projects through his leadership of Ferment Media Research and has served on various committees including the Good Design Award jury (2016-), Yomiuri Shimbun Reading Committee, and advisory boards for art and design institutions. His work extends beyond academia through his founding of Divideal Inc. (acquired by Smart News in 2018) and Creative Commons Japan (now Commonsphere). His laboratory, Ferment Media Research, explores interdisciplinary connections between fermentation processes, digital systems, and human relationships, creating installations like Nukabot that facilitate human-microbe interaction and Last Words/TypeTrace that examines writing processes and communication.

Peter H. Verburgمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Land Change Analysis
• Spatial Analysis and Modelling
• Landscape Ecology
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Prof. Peter H. Verburg is a Full Professor in Environmental Spatial Analysis at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, leading the Environmental Geography group within the Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM) under the Faculty of Science. He holds roles as a member of the Earth Commission and the Science-Policy Interface of UNCCD, and co-Editor-in-Chief of Landscape and Urban Planning . His work focuses on land use modeling, interdisciplinary research, and sustainability challenges, notably developing the globally used CLUE model. Education: PhD in Land Use Modelling (2000), Wageningen University MSc in Physical Geography (1996), Wageningen University Research Interests: His expertise includes land change analysis, spatial modeling, ecosystem services, and human-environment interactions. He employs methods from social sciences, econometrics, and earth sciences to address global issues like climate adaptation, sustainable city planning, and multi-functional land use. Recent projects emphasize small island resilience, European nature narratives, and food systems in urban and global contexts. Publications & Projects: With over 300 peer-reviewed articles and contributions to EU-funded initiatives such as BrightspotsCSA and CONtract SOLutions, his research bridges theory and policy. Recent publications highlight urban food interventions, spatial planning for island states, and climate impacts on agriculture. Awards: Highly Cited Researcher (top 1% in Web of Science) Advising & Grants: As a project leader and researcher in multiple grants, he supports sustainability transitions and climate-smart agriculture. He has advised through post-graduate courses and workshops on land use modeling and ecosystem services. His work emphasizes practical applications of research to decision-making frameworks. Labs/Teams: He leads the Environmental Geography group at IVM, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and advancing land system change research globally.

Albert Ruhiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Freshwater ecology
• Metacommunity dynamics
• Hydrologic alteration impacts
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Albert Ruhi is Associate Professor in Environmental Science, Policy and Management at UC Berkeley. His research examines freshwater ecosystem responses to global change, with focus on hydrologic alteration and drought impacts across river networks. The Ruhi Lab integrates field experiments, time-series analysis, and hydrologic modeling to understand metacommunity dynamics and ecosystem resilience. Educational background: PhD in Ecology, University of Girona BS in Biology, University of Girona Research explores: Drought impacts on aquatic communities Climate change effects on stream metabolism Wetland restoration outcomes Metacommunity recovery pathways Ecohydrological feedbacks Recent publications address: Phenological shifts in estuarine food webs Flow alteration cascades in river networks Beaver-mediated drought resilience Groundwater-riparian interactions Awards and honors: NSF CAREER Award (2021) California Sea Grant Award (2021) Hellman Fellowship (2020) Winkler Scholar (2023) Research group includes 7 graduate students and postdocs studying: Urban river restoration Tidal marsh food webs Alpine stream thermal regimes Vernal pool seedbanks Field sites span Sierra Nevada streams, San Francisco Bay wetlands, and Mediterranean rivers.

Claire Kremenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Conservation Biology
• Agricultural Ecology
• Ecosystem Services
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Claire Kremen is a Professor at the University of British Columbia (UBC), holding joint appointments in the Institute for Resources, Environment, and Sustainability (IRES) and Zoology within the Faculty of Science. She is the President’s Excellence Chair in Biodiversity and a highly-cited researcher since 2014. Her work focuses on reconciling agricultural land use with biodiversity conservation, emphasizing strategies like diversified farming systems to enhance ecological connectivity, ecosystem services (e.g., pollination), and sustainable livelihoods. Her research spans field, lab, and modeling studies, addressing how diversified farming systems influence wildlife population persistence, pest control, and socio-economic outcomes. She has held prior faculty roles at Princeton University and the University of California, Berkeley, where she co-founded the Berkeley Food Institute. Her international collaborations include work in Madagascar and roles on Conservation International’s Scientific Advisory Board. Research Interests: Community ecology, ecosystem services, agricultural diversification, conservation policy, and environmental change. Key projects investigate how landscape design and farming practices balance biodiversity conservation with food production, using case studies in strawberry farming, pollinator networks, and pest control. Awards & Recognition: President’s Excellence Chair in Biodiversity (UBC), Clarivate Analytics Highly Cited Researcher (2014–present). Grants & Advising: Advises students via courses like RES 509 (Advanced Conservation Science) and RES 510 (Social-Ecological Systems). Her lab integrates empirical and theoretical approaches to address barriers to sustainable agriculture adoption and promotes policy frameworks for biodiversity-friendly farming. Labs & Teams: Leads the Conservation and Sustainable Agriculture Lab (WorCS Lab), collaborating with interdisciplinary teams on global food systems and biodiversity research.

Anthony Richardsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Marine Spatial Planning
• Ecosystem Modeling
• Climate Change Impacts on Marine Systems
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Anthony Richardson is a mathematical ecologist at the University of Queensland , holding a joint position with CSIRO Environment since 2005. He leads the Mathematical Marine Ecology Lab , focusing on marine conservation through mathematical, statistical, and computational modeling. School of the Environment, Faculty of Science, University of Queensland Affiliate, Centre for Marine Science Affiliate, Centre for Biodiversity and Conservation Science Research Interests span marine spatial planning (climate-smart protected areas, 3D ocean zoning), marine ecosystem modeling (lower trophic levels, plankton-dynamics), and climate change impacts (carbon sequestration, fisheries productivity, and marine diseases). His work has been cited in IPCC Assessment Reports and emphasizes international collaboration through projects like the Global Working Group on Climate Change Synthesis . Recent Publications focus on Zooplankton's role in carbon cycling Climate-smart marine protected area design Ecosystem modeling under climate uncertainty Marine megafauna connectivity patterns Supervision is offered for >250 peer-reviewed papers and advanced projects in climate-smart conservation planning, with established funding from ARC Discovery Projects and Norwegian Polar Institute .

Johan Eklöfمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Marine Ecology
• Biodiversity and Ecosystem Resilience
• Environmental Change
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Johan Eklöf is a Professor at Stockholm University within the Department of Ecology, Environment and Plant Sciences . His research emphasizes marine ecology , focusing on interactions between marine biodiversity, environmental conditions (including climate), and societal impacts . He teaches courses such as Management of Aquatic Resources in the Tropics , Marine Ecology for the Biogeo Program , and Ecology II . Research Focus: Causal relationships between biodiversity and ecosystem resilience Foundation species as drivers of ecosystem services Optimizing resource management under climate change Projects: Principal Investigator for FORCE (2023-present), a transdisciplinary Baltic Sea recovery project Contributor to NordSalt (climate impacts on Nordic salt marshes) and PlantFish (Baltic Sea vegetation-fish interactions) Scientific Leadership : Supervises 2 current PhD students and co-supervises 6 additional PhD/postdocs Formerly mentored 4 PhD graduates and >40 MSc students Environmental Context: His work spans Baltic Sea and Western Indian Ocean ecosystems, using seagrass beds , mussel beds , and coastal benthic systems as primary models. Recent publications highlight climate change impacts on trophic cascades , habitat connectivity , and policy frameworks for marine conservation .