جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Aziz Amoozegarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Soil Physics
• Water Pollution
• Phosphorus Fate and Transport
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Aziz Amoozegar is a Professor in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences at NC State University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. His research focuses on environmental soil physics, specifically investigating water and pollutant movement through soils, phosphorus dynamics, and soil characterization for agricultural and engineering applications. Research programs include evaluating soil-water interactions in contaminated environments, assessing fertilizer-enhanced phosphorus transport, and developing soil analysis techniques. Key areas of study involve pollutant migration through saprolite, cadmium release kinetics in amended soils, and hydraulic functioning of compacted soils. His work bridges environmental science, agricultural engineering, and soil chemistry. Recent publications cover topics such as phosphate mobility under unsaturated conditions, cadmium release in contaminated soils, and bioenergy grass residue effects on evaporation. He has contributed to methodological advancements in soil testing and remediation strategies for heavy metals like lead. Dr. Amoozegar's research emphasizes practical applications for sustainable agriculture and environmental protection. No specific awards or grants are listed in the provided information, but his involvement in USDA and EPA-related programs suggests active collaborative research efforts.

Stuart Phinnمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Earth Observation
• Remote Sensing
• Environmental Monitoring
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Stuart Phinn is a distinguished academic at the University of Queensland, serving as Professor in the School of the Environment and Centre Director of the Remote Sensing Research Centre (Earth Observation Research Centre). He also maintains affiliations with the Centre for Marine Science. With a career spanning over two decades, Professor Phinn has established himself as a leading expert in earth observation and environmental monitoring, with over 559 publications including 295 journal articles. His educational background includes a Bachelor (Honours) of Science (Advanced) from The University of Queensland and a Doctor of Philosophy from San Diego State University. Professor Phinn's leadership extends to founding directorships of Australia's national earth observation coordination body (www.eoa.org.au) and collaborative research infrastructure (www.tern.org.au), as well as a world-leading research-to-operational program supporting government environmental monitoring (www.jrsrp.org.au). He also leads the Earth Observation for Government Network. Professor Phinn's research focuses on monitoring environmental change using earth observation and field data. His work primarily involves using images collected from satellites and aircraft, combined with field measurements, to map and monitor Earth's environments and how they change over time. This research is conducted in collaboration with environmental scientists, government agencies, NGOs, and private companies. A growing aspect of his work focuses on national coordination of earth observation activities and the collection, publishing, and sharing of ecosystem data. His work provides solutions to support sustainable development and resource use for governments, industries, and communities. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on applying earth observation technologies to solve environmental challenges across multiple domains. The 15 most recent articles reveal strong themes in coral reef mapping and monitoring, land cover change detection, fire resilience analysis, and advanced remote sensing techniques including multi-sensor fusion and machine learning applications. His work spans terrestrial, coastal, and marine environments, with significant contributions to understanding environmental change in Australia and internationally, particularly in Indonesia. Professor Phinn has secured substantial research funding from diverse sources including government agencies (Queensland Government, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority), industry partners (SmartSat CRC, Blue Economy CRC), and international organizations (Google Inc, Vulcan Inc). Current projects include evaluating impacts of threats to endangered reptiles, automating tree-scale vegetation structure monitoring, and continuing the Joint Remote Sensing Research Program. As an academic supervisor, Professor Phinn has mentored numerous PhD and Master's students, with current supervision spanning topics from forest disturbance analysis to kelp forest mapping and fire resilience of mine site rehabilitation. His extensive supervision history demonstrates his commitment to training the next generation of earth observation scientists. The Earth Observation Research Centre he directs fosters a collaborative research environment focused on transforming satellite and airborne images with field survey data into meaningful environmental information for decision-making.

• Arthropod Ecology
• Biodiversity Conservation
• Ecosystem Function
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Carol Frost, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Renewable Resources at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences. Her research focuses on arthropod community ecology, particularly biodiversity conservation and the impacts of human activities on ecological functions. She holds a PhD in Ecology from the University of Canterbury (2014), an MSc in Entomology from McGill University (2009), and a BSc in Animal Biology from the University of Alberta (2006). Her work spans three key areas: (1) identifying low-cost industrial/urban modifications for biodiversity conservation, (2) advancing ecological network approaches to predict community dynamics, and (3) documenting Alberta's arthropod biodiversity. Recent studies include analyzing pollinator networks, habitat edge effects, and agricultural landscape impacts on hoverflies and canola crops. Frost teaches courses such as Principles of Managing Natural Diversity (REN R 364/765), Exploratory Data Analysis (REN R 581), and Statistical Methods for Environmental Sciences (REN R 582). Her research outputs emphasize ecosystem resilience, keystone species roles, and multitrophic interactions, with a focus on applied conservation solutions.

Greta Binfordمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Arachnology
• Spider Venoms
• Evolutionary Biology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Greta Binford is a Professor of Biology at Lewis & Clark College, where she conducts pioneering research on spider biodiversity and venom evolution. Her work focuses on the biochemical and evolutionary mechanisms underlying spider venoms, particularly in brown recluse spiders (Loxosceles) and their relatives (Sicarius), with significant contributions to understanding dermonecrotic toxin distribution. She teaches specialized courses including Arachnology/Biodiversity, Invertebrate Zoology, and Evolution, integrating biodiversity themes across her curriculum and public outreach initiatives. Binford's research program employs integrative approaches spanning field collection, protein biochemistry, and molecular genetics to investigate venom evolution. She has demonstrated the shared evolutionary origin of sphingomyelinase D toxins in Loxosceles and Sicarius spiders, providing critical insights for medical applications. Her work bridges biodiversity science with toxinology, emphasizing how ecological pressures shape venom complexity and function across spider lineages. Analysis of her recent publications (2020-2023) reveals concentrated research on Caribbean spider biogeography and molecular mechanisms of phospholipase D toxins. Key themes include enzyme specificity determinants, structural stabilization of venom proteins, and evolutionary patterns of island endemism. Her work frequently combines taxonomic discovery with biochemical analysis, exemplified by studies on Micrathena orb-weavers and Antillattus jumping spiders. Binford actively mentors undergraduate researchers through hands-on laboratory and fieldwork, securing substantial funding including an NSF CAREER award (2006) for 'Venom Evolution in Sicariid Spiders', a collaborative Caribbean biogeography grant (2011), and a recent HDR DSC grant (2021) building data science capacity through biodiversity research. Her grants consistently emphasize undergraduate training and interdisciplinary collaboration. She leads a dynamic research laboratory at Lewis & Clark College where students participate in all stages of venom research, from specimen collection to molecular analysis. Her team maintains international collaborations focused on Caribbean arachnid biodiversity and contributes to public education about spider biology, emphasizing their ecological importance and dispelling common misconceptions.

Michael Schulzمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Polymers
• Materials Design
• Antiviral Materials
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Michael Schulz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech). His research focuses on designing functional polymers to address challenges in medicine, environment, and energy. Key areas include antiviral materials, toxin capture, and rare-earth element chelation. He leads the Schulz Group , which emphasizes polymer synthesis and methodology development. Education: B.S. in Chemistry (University of Iowa, 2010), M.S. and Ph.D. in Chemistry (University of Florida, 2014). Postdoctoral training included work with Prof. Klaus Mullen (Max Planck Institute) and Prof. Robert Grubbs (Caltech). Research Interests: Functional polymer design for biomedical applications (e.g., drug sequestration), environmental remediation (e.g., metal binding), and advanced materials. His group explores structure-property relationships in polymers, leveraging tools like isothermal titration calorimetry and advanced polymerization techniques. Publications: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles, including work on polymer-based drug capture, rare-earth element extraction, and antiviral materials. Recent trends focus on block copolymers , enzyme-responsive systems , and nanocomposites for biomedical and environmental applications. Awards: Fulbright Research Grant (2014), NSF East Asia-Pacific Fellowship (2013), Butler Polymer Research Award (2013). Labs: Active in polymer synthesis, materials characterization, and collaborative projects with industry partners. His lab develops architected materials via 3D printing and advanced lithography for targeted drug delivery and environmental sensing.

Noriko Yuiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Arithmetic Geometry
• Number Theory
• Algebraic Geometry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Noriko Yui is a Professor of Mathematics at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. She holds academic affiliations within the Department of Mathematics and Statistics under the Faculty of Arts and Science. Her research bridges number theory, algebraic geometry, and mathematical physics, with a focus on arithmetic geometry and mirror symmetry, particularly in the modularity of Calabi-Yau threefolds. Yui earned her B.S. from Tsuda College (1966) and her Ph.D. in Mathematics from Rutgers University (1974), supervised by Richard Bumby. She has held visiting roles at the Max-Planck-Institute in Bonn and Newnham College, University of Cambridge. Her work includes collaborations with Fernando Q. Gouvêa, notably proving the modularity of rigid Calabi-Yau threefolds over Q. Her research areas span arithmetic geometry, number theory, algebraic/differential geometry, and particle physics theory. Key contributions include studies on L-functions, mirror symmetry, and the applications of Calabi-Yau manifolds in physics. Since 2007, she has served as managing editor of the journal Communications in Number Theory and Physics . Yui co-authored influential works such as Generic Polynomials: Constructive Aspects of the Inverse Galois Problem and edited volumes like Mirror Symmetry V . Her research emphasizes interdisciplinary connections between mathematics and theoretical physics, particularly in string theory contexts.

Srinivas Sridharمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Nanomedicine
• Neurotechnology
• Drug Delivery
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Srinivas Sridhar is a University Distinguished Professor of Physics, Biomedical Engineering, and Chemical Engineering at Northeastern University, with a secondary appointment as Lecturer on Radiation Oncology at Harvard Medical School. He previously served as Vice Provost for Research at Northeastern University (2004–2008), overseeing its research portfolio. As an elected Fellow of the American Physical Society and the American Institute of Medical and Biological Engineering, his research spans nanomedicine, neurotechnology, drug delivery, and quantitative MRI, with over 450 publications and patents. He founded the Nanomedicine Innovation Center and directs major NIH/NSF programs like CaNCURE and IGERT, focusing on undergraduate and graduate training in nanomedicine, particularly for underrepresented communities. His research interests include Nanomedicine Neurotechnology Quantitative MRI Drug Delivery Systems Metamaterials and Nanophotonics Quantum Chaos Superconductivity . Recent work involves machine learning-enhanced diagnostics for glaucoma, engineered nanoparticles for BRCA-deficient cancers, and portable neuro-ophthalmic devices. His publications from 2025–2017 reflect interdisciplinary applications in oncology, neurology, and materials science, with a focus on therapeutic and diagnostic innovation. Scientific accolades include the 2016 Biomedical Engineering Society Diversity Award University Distinguished Professorship . As an educator and entrepreneur, he has trained over 120 researchers, developed first-of-their-kind nanomedicine courses, and founded companies commercializing technologies like QUTE-CE MRI. His lab leads projects on cancer nanomedicine, quantitative imaging, and nanoscale magnetism, supported by grants from NIH, NSF, DoD, and private foundations.

Mary E. Powerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• River Ecology
• Food Web Dynamics
• Hydroclimatic Variability
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mary E. Power is a Professor of the Graduate School at the University of California, Berkeley. She specializes in river ecology, focusing on algal-based food webs and their interactions with hydroclimatic regimes. Her research integrates field experiments and long-term monitoring in the South Fork Eel River, examining how flow variations and environmental conditions drive ecosystem state transitions. Primary Research Site: Angelo Coast Range Reserve (Mendocino Co., CA) Key Methodologies: In situ incubations, stable isotope probing, nanoSIMS analysis Current Focus: 2024- study of three alternative algal food web states during summer low flows Her work reveals critical thresholds where reduced summer flows and warming pools shift nutritious algal ecosystems toward toxic cyanobacterial dominance, impacting salmon and cross-ecosystem linkages. Selected Research Trends: Hydrological control of food web structure Cyanotoxin dynamics in river networks Climate change impacts on freshwater ecosystems Long-term ecological reconstructions via sediment cores Top-down and bottom-up regulation of river communities Her lab employs cutting-edge techniques to analyze microbiome elemental exchanges and successional patterns in Cladophora glomerata, a dominant green macroalga in the Eel River system.

Sebastian Schlückerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS)
• Plasmonics
• Nanophotonics
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Sebastian Schlücker is a full professor in the Department of Physical Chemistry at the University of Duisburg-Essen , where he leads the Molecular Biophotonics and Nanodiagnostics research group within the Faculty of Chemistry. He is actively engaged in research, teaching, and academic leadership, with a strong focus on advanced spectroscopic techniques for biomedical and analytical applications. His research interests lie at the intersection of nanophotonics, plasmonics, and bioanalytical chemistry . Key areas include surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) , single-particle spectroscopy , laser diagnostics , and the design of functionalized metal colloids for biosensing and tumor diagnostics. He emphasizes a theory-guided approach combining simulation and experiment to tailor nanoparticle properties. His recent publications (2023–2025) reflect a strong trend toward quantitative, label-free molecular diagnostics , point-of-care testing , and in situ monitoring of catalytic and biological processes . The work spans fundamental plasmonics to clinical applications, particularly in cancer detection and immunoassays using SERS nanotags. International Raman Innovation Prize He mentors students and researchers, supervises theses, and collaborates widely across disciplines. His group develops advanced instrumentation, including portable SERS readers , fs-laser laboratories , and automated nanoparticle synthesis systems (e.g., BONAPARTE robot). He teaches master’s courses such as NanoBioPhotonics and Optical Spectroscopy , and is involved in STEM outreach.

• Probiotics
• Functional Food
• Antioxidants
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ana Maria Gomes is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Biotechnology of Universidade Católica Portuguesa (UCP), affiliated with the Centre for Biotechnology and Fine Chemistry (CBQF). She holds a PhD in Biotechnology (1999) and specializes in probiotics, functional foods, and bioactive compounds. Her research focuses on enhancing food systems through innovative processing techniques and valorizing byproducts for health benefits. Education: PhD in Biotechnology (1999) Affiliations: CBQF, UCP Faculty of Biotechnology Key Projects: PeptiBiotics (2023-2024), AWARE (2022-2026), VIIAFOOD (2021-2025) Research Interests: Probiotics, functional food development, antioxidant mechanisms, and food biotechnology. She explores applications in antimicrobial peptides, alternative proteins, and sustainable food systems through interdisciplinary collaborations. Recent work includes studies on diatom bioactivity, avocado oil metabolism effects, and high-pressure cheese processing. Awards include the NEWFOOD 2020 prize for food innovation and recognition for obesity-prevention yogurt research. Supervised 46 academic works at UCP Active in grants: FIND4S (2024-2027), STARGATE (2021-2023) Labs/Teams: Leads CBQF’s food biotechnology initiatives and collaborates with the VIIAFOOD innovation platform.

David A. Hoodمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cell Physiology
• Mitochondrial Biology
• Skeletal Muscle Physiology
• +۹ مورد دیگر

David A. Hood is a Full Professor and former Canada Research Chair in Cell Physiology (2003–2024) at York University, affiliated with the School of Kinesiology and Health Science. He is the Founding Director of the Muscle Health Research Centre (MHRC) and supervises graduate students in the Biology Graduate Program. Research Interests: His research focuses on mitochondrial biogenesis, turnover, and function in skeletal muscle. He investigates how exercise, aging, and muscle disuse affect mitochondrial health, with a particular interest in mitophagy, lysosomal function, and cellular signaling. His work spans human, animal, and cellular models, integrating physiological, biochemical, and molecular biology approaches. Recent Publication Trends: Recent publications emphasize transcriptional regulation (e.g., TFEB, TFE3, ATF4, p53), organelle crosstalk (mitochondria-lysosome interactions), and the role of exercise as 'mitochondrial medicine.' His lab explores therapeutic interventions like mitochondrial transplantation and nutrient signaling in muscle health. Scientific Awards: Canada Research Chair in Cell Physiology (2003–2024) Finalist for a prestigious national award Advising and Grants: Dr. Hood actively mentors graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. He has secured significant funding, including a $1 million CIHR grant to study mitochondria and lysosomes in muscle. His lab fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and contributes to major reviews in the field. Labs and Teams: He leads the Hood Lab at York University and co-founded the Muscle Health Research Centre (MHRC), a multidisciplinary hub promoting research on muscle function, exercise, and aging. The MHRC facilitates collaboration across departments and institutions.

Samuel Walshمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations
• Water Waves
• Steady Waves
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Samuel Walsh is an Associate Professor in the Mathematics Department at the University of Missouri, within the College of Arts and Science. His research focuses on nonlinear partial differential equations, particularly those arising in fluid dynamics and water wave theory. He is actively involved in the academic community, organizing the Differential Equations Seminar and advising both graduate and undergraduate students. PhD in Applied Mathematics, Brown University, 2010 BS in Mathematical Sciences, Carnegie Mellon University Former Courant Instructor, New York University His primary research interests lie in nonlinear PDEs , especially water waves , steady waves , and dispersive systems . He investigates existence, stability, and qualitative properties of solutions in fluid mechanics, including solitary waves, internal waves, and vorticity-driven flows. His work often involves rigorous analysis of free boundary problems and global bifurcation theory. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on solitary and traveling water waves , particularly with vorticity, stratification, and interfacial effects. His work bridges rigorous mathematical analysis with physical fluid dynamics, emphasizing existence, stability, and asymptotic behavior. A recurring theme is the use of bifurcation theory and nonlinear functional analysis to construct and classify solutions to hydrodynamic PDEs. Walsh has received research support from the National Science Foundation (grants DMS-1514950, DMS-1812436, DMS-2306243) and the Simons Foundation (Award 960210). These grants support his ongoing work in nonlinear wave phenomena and fluid dynamics. National Science Foundation: DMS-1514950, DMS-1812436, DMS-2306243 Simons Foundation: Award 960210 He has advised numerous graduate students, including PhD candidates and MS students, many of whom have completed their degrees on topics related to water waves and PDE analysis. He also serves as the Math Competition Advisor at MU, mentoring undergraduates for the Putnam exam. Additionally, he mentored students in the 2012 Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (S.U.R.E.) at Courant. Samuel Walsh organizes the Differential Equations Seminar at the University of Missouri, fostering academic exchange and collaboration in the field of PDEs and applied analysis.

Kevin P. Colemanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Modern Latin American History
• Visual Culture
• History of Capitalism
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Kevin P. Coleman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Historical Studies at the University of Toronto Mississauga. His scholarship bridges the fields of modern Latin American history, visual culture, and the history of capitalism, with a focus on the intersections of photography, citizenship, and political violence. He is actively engaged in research, teaching, and public scholarship, currently on leave through December 31, 2025. PhD, Indiana University, Bloomington MA, University of Maryland, Baltimore County BA, Northern Arizona University His research explores how photography functions within capitalist systems, particularly in Latin America, and how visual archives preserve and challenge narratives of power, labor, and resistance. He is especially interested in the ways violence is recorded, remembered, and reinterpreted through images. His recent publications reflect a strong thematic focus on photography and extraction, Cold War interventions, labor movements, and decolonial memory. Coleman’s work demonstrates a consistent engagement with visual epistemology and the political potential of images to resist capitalist and imperial domination. American Historical Association Prize Canadian Historical Association Prize SSHRC Insight and Connection Grants Andrew W. Mellon / ACLS Fellowship Fulbright-Hayes Fellowship He has supervised graduate research and taught courses on Latin American history, religion, capitalism, and visual methodology. His documentary film Stolen Photo and digital project Visualizing the Americas exemplify his commitment to interdisciplinary and public-facing scholarship. He is also involved in community initiatives related to urban ecology and native plant restoration.

• Computational Materials Science
• Strongly Correlated Electron Systems
• Quantum Materials
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Erik Koch is an apl. Prof. Dr. (Associate Professor) and head of the Research Group Computational Materials Science at the Institute for Advanced Simulation (IAS) , Jülich Supercomputing Centre (JSC) , within Forschungszentrum Jülich , Germany. His research is part of the Helmholtz Program-oriented Funding (PoF IV) under 'Engineering Digital Futures', focusing on enabling computational- and data-intensive science and engineering. He is actively engaged in both research and teaching, leading a group dedicated to understanding quantum materials with strong electronic correlations. His research interests center on the theoretical and computational challenges of strongly correlated electron systems . He investigates phenomena such as orbital ordering , employing advanced numerical techniques including Lanczos diagonalization and analytic continuation . His group develops and applies methods to tackle the many-body problem, particularly using Dynamical Mean-Field Theory (DMFT) to bridge the gap between model systems and real materials, aiming to understand and design novel quantum materials with emergent functionalities. Prof. Koch is deeply involved in academic education. He teaches core and elective courses for the MSc in Simulation Sciences (MSc SiSc), including Applied Quantum Mechanics , Correlated Electrons , Density Functional Theory & Practice , and Solid State Theory . He is the primary organizer of the renowned annual Autumn School on Correlated Electrons , which has been a key international forum for over a decade, covering topics from Kondo physics to quantum topology and entanglement. This demonstrates his significant role in training the next generation of computational physicists. He has no listed scientific awards in the provided text. Prof. Koch leads the Computational Materials Science research group, which collaborates with the Strongly Correlated Systems group at PGI-2/IAS-3. His work is fundamentally tied to the high-performance computing resources at the Jülich Supercomputing Centre, utilizing massively parallel simulations. While specific grants are not mentioned, his research is funded through the Helmholtz Association's Program-oriented Funding. The group's research area is focused on using analytical methods and large-scale simulations to understand and design quantum materials with strong electronic correlations.

• Thermophysical Properties
• Kinetic Properties of Soft Condensed-Phase Systems
• Bubble Nucleation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

David S. Corti is the Interim Jay and Cynthia Ihlenfeld Head of the Davidson School of Chemical Engineering at Purdue University, where he also serves as a Professor of Chemical Engineering and Director of Undergraduate Studies. His research focuses on thermophysical and kinetic properties of soft condensed-phase systems, including metastable liquids and colloidal dispersions. He employs theoretical and simulation techniques to study phenomena such as bubble nucleation and entropic force fields in colloidal systems. Corti holds a B.S. from the University of Pennsylvania (1991), an M.A. from Princeton University (1993), and a Ph.D. from Princeton (1997). His scientific contributions include advancements in understanding metastable liquid behavior, colloidal stability, and Hamaker constant estimation via atomic force microscopy. Notable honors include the NSF CAREER Award (2002), the 'Teaching for Tomorrow' Award (2002-2003), and University Faculty Scholar designation (2011-2016). Corti collaborates extensively, notably with Prof. Elias I. Franses on dispersion stability projects. His advising includes graduate student Betty Yung-Jih Yang. Research themes span bubble nucleation mechanisms, entropic control of colloids, and surfactant effects on nanoparticle stability. Corti's work bridges fundamental theory with industrial applications, addressing challenges in materials science and chemical engineering.