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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.

• Polymers
• Materials Design
• Antiviral Materials
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Anton Mellit is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Mathematics at the University of Vienna. He holds a Doctor of Natural Sciences from the University of Bonn (2008) and completed postdoctoral positions at institutions including the Hausdorff Center for Mathematics (Bonn), Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati (Trieste), and the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (Klosterneuburg). His research focuses on algebraic geometry, enumerative geometry, and their connections to representation theory, combinatorics, and number theory, with particular emphasis on moduli spaces, categorification, and character varieties. Education: Doctor of Natural Sciences (2008), University of Bonn Master in Applied Mathematics (2004), National Technical University of Ukraine Bachelor in Applied Mathematics (2002), National Technical University of Ukraine Research Interests: Investigates Poincaré polynomials of moduli spaces, Higgs bundles, and character varieties Studies Khovanov-Rozansky homology and torus knots Explores connections between Macdonald polynomials and affine Springer fibers Develops combinatorial approaches to algebraic geometry via Hilbert schemes and categorification Grants & Projects: ERC Consolidator Grant: Macdonald polynomials and related structures in geometry FWF Standalone Project: Refined invariants in combinatorics, low-dimensional topology, and geometry of moduli spaces Labs/Teams: Collaborates with researchers in geometric representation theory, quantum cohomology, and algebraic combinatorics, including notable co-authors like Erik Carlsson, Eugene Gorsky, and Maxim Smirnov.

• Algebraic Geometry
• Enumerative Geometry
• Representation Theory
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Dr Nicholas Simm is a Principal Research Fellow in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Sussex, affiliated with the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences. He has been funded by the Royal Society since October 2018 as a University Research Fellow. His research focuses on random matrix theory, probability, and mathematical physics, with applications to areas such as quantum physics and statistical mechanics. Key research interests include orthogonal polynomials, eigenvalue statistics, multiplicative chaos, and Painlevé transcendents. His work bridges pure mathematics and applied problems, leveraging tools from probability theory and integrable systems. Notable publications include studies on asymptotics of orthogonal polynomials, fluctuations in eigenvalues of random matrices, and connections to the Riemann zeta function. His recent work explores high-frequency limits in holomorphic multiplicative chaos and large deviations in elliptic random matrices. Dr Simm has secured grants from the Royal Society and Leverhulme Trust for projects on random matrices, log-correlated fields, and mesoscopic statistics. He collaborates widely, with co-authors including leading researchers in probability and mathematical physics.

• Random Matrix Theory
• Probability Theory
• Mathematical Physics
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Professor Jenny Mortimer is a Professor of Plant Synthetic Biology at the University of Adelaide's School of Agriculture, Food and Wine, and Interim Deputy Director of The Waite Research Institute. She holds affiliate roles at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the Joint BioEnergy Institute (JBEI) in the USA. Her research focuses on engineering plant cell walls for sustainable biofuels and crops, with a particular emphasis on synthetic biology applications for space agriculture (via the ARC Centre of Excellence Plants for Space) and resilient field crops (ARC Training Centre for Future Crops Development). Education: PhD from Cambridge University, followed by postdoctoral work in the UK, Japan (RIKEN), and the USA (Berkeley Lab). Research interests span plant cell metabolism, complex glycosylation, and bioeconomy development. Projects include reengineering plant cell walls for biofuel production (JBEI), enhancing plant-microbiome interactions (US DoE-funded m-CAFES), and developing Australian feedstocks for biojetfuel (ARC Research Hub). Key awards include World Economic Forum Young Scientist (2016/17) and 2023 Australian Society of Plant Sciences representative for 'Science Meets Parliament.' She is a handling editor for Plant Cell Physiology and The Plant Journal, and actively engages in public outreach. Grants include leadership in ARC-funded initiatives and collaborations with the US DoE. Supervision opportunities are available for Honours projects focusing on duckweed growth analysis and glycosyltransferase characterization. Labs/teams: The Waite Research Institute, JBEI, and ARC-funded collaborations.

• Plant Synthetic Biology
• Biofuels
• Sustainable Bioeconomy
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Angkana Rüland is a Professor at the University of Bonn's Mathematical Institute and holder of the Hausdorff Chair at the Hausdorff Center for Mathematics (HCM), a Cluster of Excellence. She is a member of the Transdisciplinary Research Area ‘Modelling’ and a recipient of the prestigious Leibniz Prize (2025). Her research focuses on inverse problems, fractional PDEs, and phase transformations in materials science, with contributions to the Calderón problem and microstructure analysis. She has held positions at Oxford, the Max Planck Institute in Leipzig, and Heidelberg University before returning to Bonn in 2023. Education: She completed her Abitur, bachelor's/masters, and PhD (2014, Hausdorff Memorial Prize) at the University of Bonn, where she also co-founded the Bonn Math Club. Her academic journey includes postdoctoral research at Oxford and leadership roles in Leipzig and Heidelberg. Research interests span inverse problems (e.g., fractional Calderón problem), material microstructures (shape-memory alloys), and mathematical physics. Her work bridges pure and applied mathematics, addressing questions in elasticity, nonlocal operators, and energy scaling laws. Scientific awards include the Leibniz Prize (2025) for her groundbreaking research and the Hausdorff Memorial Prize for her doctoral thesis. She aims to use Leibniz Prize funds to strengthen her research group at HCM, furthering interdisciplinary collaborations. Her contributions have positioned Bonn as a global leader in mathematical research, with 20 Leibniz laureates since 1986.

• Inverse Problems
• Material Science
• Partial Differential Equations
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Jodi Quas is a Professor in the Department of Psychological Science at the University of California, Irvine, with joint appointments in Nursing Science. Her work bridges developmental psychology and legal contexts, focusing on vulnerable child populations. Her research investigates: Memory development in early childhood Impact of trauma/stress on cognitive processes Child witnesses' experiences in legal systems Physiological stress reactivity patterns Emotional regulation in maltreated children Key methodologies include laboratory stress paradigms, longitudinal field studies, and forensic interview analysis. Recent publications reveal dominant trends in: Multi-system physiological stress measurement (HPA axis, autonomic responses) Developmental trajectories in trauma processing Interview techniques for abuse disclosure Courtroom consequences for child victims Her work consistently emphasizes practical applications for legal and child welfare systems. Quas actively mentors graduate students and leads the Adolescent and Childhood Experience Lab, currently recruiting for the My Life and Me project studying teens aged 12-18. Her collaborative network spans UC Davis, George Mason University, UC Berkeley, and medical institutions. Lab operations include: Community-based research across Orange County National/international field studies Partnerships with law enforcement Clinical collaborations with physicians Current projects examine stress-coping mechanisms, maltreatment-emotional competence links, and legal system impacts on youth.

• Memory Development
• Child Trauma Effects
• Child Maltreatment
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Dr. Jeff Lundeen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Science. His research focuses on experimental and theoretical quantum physics, particularly in photonics and quantum computing. He leads the Lundeen Lab, developing methods to manipulate single photons and entangled photon pairs for quantum logic, communication, and metrology applications. Research interests include experimental photonics, quantum-enhanced sensors, quantum metrology, and quantum optics. His work addresses challenges in quantum device development, such as ultra-thin imaging systems and quantum state tomography. Key contributions include direct measurements of quantum wave functions and density matrices, weak value amplification techniques, and space-compressing optics. His recent publications (2023–2025) explore neural adaptive quantum tomography, quantum metrology in noisy environments, and reconfigurable optical systems. Dr. Lundeen collaborates internationally on projects like quantum state estimation and photon pair generation in fibers. His lab emphasizes practical applications of quantum principles in sensors, communication, and imaging technologies.

• Quantum Optics
• Photonics
• Quantum Computing
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Charlie Rafkin is an upcoming Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of British Columbia, starting January 2026. He completed his PhD in Economics at MIT (2024) and held postdoctoral positions at Berkeley (2024–2025) and Stanford (2025). His research focuses on behavioral and public economics, exploring topics like transfer program design, intergenerational mobility, and policy impacts on marginalized groups. Key contributions include analyzing self-targeting mechanisms in welfare programs, social preferences in landlord-tenant bargaining, and the welfare effects of SNAP eligibility expansions. Education: PhD in Economics, MIT (2024); Postdoctoral fellowships at UC Berkeley and Stanford University. Research Interests: Behavioral economics, public policy, social welfare, legal aid, and intergenerational mobility. He employs experimental methods and field data to study policy design, welfare outcomes, and societal preferences. His work bridges theoretical models with empirical evidence, addressing topics like eviction dynamics, health care rights, and mortality trends among disadvantaged populations. Publications and Awards: Published in leading journals like the American Economic Journal and the Journal of Public Economics. Received the Innovative Policy Research Award (ADB/IEA) for work on Indian mobility and the CESifo Distinguished Affiliate Award in Behavioral Economics. His research on legal assistance for evictions and SNAP eligibility has informed policy debates on welfare targeting and program efficacy. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with institutions like the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), where he developed the scfses Stata tool for analyzing Survey of Consumer Finances data. Active in interdisciplinary teams studying behavioral public finance and policy evaluation.

• Behavioral Economics
• Public Policy
• Social Welfare
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Dr Antje Heinrich is a Senior Lecturer in Audiology/Hearing Science at the University of Manchester, affiliated with the Division of Psychology Communication and Human Neuroscience (L5). Her research focuses on understanding how different groups of listeners process speech, including younger/older native English speakers, non-native listeners, and those with hearing loss. Key research areas include listening effort, cognitive-auditory interactions, and translating findings into clinical diagnostics/training. Education: PhD (University of Toronto, 2005), MSc (Technische Universität Dresden, 2001), MA (University of Toronto, 2000). Previous roles include positions at the MRC Institute of Hearing Research (2011–2017), University of Cambridge (2008–2010), and the MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit (2005–2007). Research emphasizes speech perception mechanisms, auditory processing, and hearing loss impacts. Recent work explores data standards in audiology and health informatics applications. Collaborations span international teams and interdisciplinary fields like cognitive science and public health. Advising: Supervised 3 research projects. Part of the Manchester Centre for Audiology and Deafness (ManCAD), contributing to hearing impairment research and clinical translation.

• Speech Perception
• Auditory Processing
• Hearing Loss
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Erzo F.P. Luttmer is the Dartmouth Professor of Economics at Dartmouth College and a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) and Research Fellow at the Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA). He earned his Propedeuse Degree from Delft University of Technology, M.A. from Erasmus University, and Ph.D. from Harvard University. His research focuses on understanding the drivers of redistribution and social insurance demand, emphasizing social effects and cognitive limitations in economic behavior. Key areas include behavioral economics, policy design, and welfare cultures. He has served as editor of the American Economic Review and collaborates with institutions like the Harvard School of Public Health. His articles explore topics such as annuity valuation, Medicaid’s value, and Social Security perception, with methodologies including field experiments and regression discontinuity designs. Notable contributions include analyzing peer-to-peer lending dynamics and the impact of health on consumption utility. Dr. Luttmer’s work bridges theoretical models with empirical evidence, addressing policy implications for taxation, insurance, and social welfare systems. His affiliations and editorial roles reflect his significant contributions to academic discourse in economics.

• Behavioral Economics
• Social Insurance
• Income Redistribution
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Anna Pidgeon is Professor in the Department of Forest and Wildlife Ecology at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her research addresses habitat requirements of vertebrate species, particularly birds, within human-modified landscapes. Pidgeon investigates conservation challenges through habitat suitability modeling, landscape connectivity analysis, and remote sensing applications. Research integrates field surveys with satellite-derived metrics like Dynamic Habitat Indices to predict biodiversity patterns across scales. Current studies examine how climate change and land-use alter habitat resilience, with projects spanning Wisconsin forests, Patagonian ecosystems, and tropical regions. Methodological innovations include texture analysis of satellite imagery to quantify habitat heterogeneity. Educational background includes PhD in Wildlife Ecology from UW-Madison (2000), MS from Central Washington University (1995), and BS degrees from University of Minnesota in Life Science Education (1989) and Wildlife Management (1983).

• Wildlife Habitat Ecology
• Conservation Biology
• Avian Community Dynamics
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Dr. David T Wong is a Professor in the Dentistry Department and Head and Neck Surgery at the University of California Los Angeles. With dual appointments across departments, he leads groundbreaking research at the intersection of molecular biology, diagnostics, and oral medicine. His work has established UCLA as a global leader in salivary diagnostics research. Dr. Wong earned his BSc in Biochemistry from Simon Fraser University in 1977, followed by a DMD in Dental Medicine from the University of British Columbia in 1981. He completed advanced training at Harvard with a DMSc in Molecular Biology (1985) and a Certificate in Oral Pathology from Harvard School of Dental Medicine (1985). His research focuses on salivary diagnostics for disease detection, particularly in oral/head and neck cancer. Dr. Wong pioneered the field of "Salivaomics" - the comprehensive study of saliva as a diagnostic fluid containing proteomic, genomic, transcriptomic, metabolomic, and microbiome information. His laboratory spearheads high-throughput technologies to identify genomic and proteomic determinants of oral cancer progression, with emphasis on developing non-invasive diagnostic tools. Key areas include liquid biopsy technologies (particularly saliva-based), extracellular RNA communication, and the development of point-of-care diagnostic devices like the Oral Fluid NanoSensor Test (OFNASET). Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward clinical translation of salivary biomarkers, with increasing focus on Sjögren's Syndrome diagnostics, liquid biopsy applications for cancer detection, and the development of novel technologies like EFIRM (Electric Field-Induced Release and Measurement) for ultra-sensitive detection of biomarkers in saliva. His work bridges basic science with clinical applications, particularly in early cancer detection and monitoring. Dr. Wong has received extensive NIH funding as Principal Investigator for numerous projects, including multiple R01, U01, and T32 grants focused on salivary diagnostics, oral cancer biomarkers, and dentist-scientist training programs. His research funding spans over two decades, demonstrating sustained impact and relevance in the field. He leads the Wong Lab, which functions as an interdisciplinary research hub bringing together experts in molecular biology, engineering, dentistry, and oncology. The lab has been instrumental in establishing saliva as a viable biofluid for liquid biopsy applications, particularly for detecting actionable mutations in human cancers. Current research directions include refining EFIRM technology for clinical implementation and expanding the applications of salivary diagnostics to systemic diseases beyond oral conditions.

• Salivary Diagnostics
• Oral Cancer Research
• Genomics
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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.

• Arachnology
• Spider Venoms
• Evolutionary Biology
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Dr. Mark K. Spencer is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of St. Thomas, where he contributes to the College of Arts and Sciences. His academic background includes a PhD in Philosophy from the University at Buffalo, an MA in Philosophy from Franciscan University of Steubenville, and a BA in Philosophy and Theology from the same institution. Spencer's research focuses on aesthetics, ancient and medieval philosophy, scholastic traditions, metaphysics, and philosophical theology. He has published extensively on topics such as divine simplicity, Thomistic metaphysics, and the interplay between beauty and theology. His work often bridges classical philosophical systems with contemporary theological discourse, emphasizing Catholic intellectual traditions. Awards include the ACPA Young Scholar Award (2014) for his paper on Thomistic hylomorphism. Spencer currently teaches courses on natural philosophy, metaphysics, and the philosophy of the human person. His educational journey includes advanced studies in philosophy and theology, with a strong emphasis on integrating medieval thought into modern philosophical frameworks. Spencer's research interests span from analyzing the metaphysical foundations of beauty to exploring the nature of the human soul and its relationship to divine causality. His publications frequently engage with thinkers like Aquinas, von Hildebrand, and contemporary philosophers, synthesizing their ideas into coherent theological and metaphysical frameworks. Spencer’s recent work includes exploring the implications of quantum randomness for classical theism and re-examining hylomorphic theories of death. He collaborates with scholars like Tim Pawl on topics such as Christologically inspired hylomorphism. His contributions to the field are marked by rigorous engagement with both historical and contemporary debates, particularly in the areas of personalism, scholastic metaphysics, and the philosophy of religion.

• Aesthetics
• Ancient and Medieval Greek Philosophy
• Scholastic Philosophy
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Marta Moita is a Research Professor and Principal Investigator at the Champalimaud Foundation's Champalimaud Research center in Lisbon, Portugal, where she leads the Moita Lab in the Behavioral Neuroscience research group. Her laboratory investigates the neural and behavioral mechanisms underlying threat responses in animals, with particular focus on how contextual cues influence defensive decision-making between freezing and fleeing behaviors. Dr. Moita's research spans multiple levels of analysis, from collective behavior in social contexts to detailed neural mechanisms. Her lab employs diverse model organisms, particularly fruit flies ( Drosophila melanogaster ) and rats, to study how animals integrate social, spatial, and internal state information to guide threat responses. Key research areas include fear conditioning, emotional contagion, social safety cues, and the neural circuits underlying defensive behaviors. Her work often bridges behavioral neuroscience with evolutionary biology perspectives, examining how defensive strategies have been shaped by natural selection. The Moita Lab's publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on innovative approaches to understanding threat processing across species. Recent work has revealed how looming visual stimuli drive defensive responses in rats, how social cues can override threat levels, and the physiological consequences of threat exposure. The lab frequently publishes in high-impact journals including Current Biology , Nature Communications , and Science Reports , reflecting the significance of their contributions to the field. Dr. Moita actively mentors several PhD and Masters students, including Charlotte Rosher, Violetta La Franca, Mariana Franco, Matilde Henriques, and Mirjam Heinemans. Her laboratory team also includes postdoctoral researchers like Alexandre Leitão, Anna Hobbiss, and Ricardo Neto Silva, along with research technicians and lab administrators who support the diverse research projects.

• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Fear Conditioning
• Animal Behavior
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