جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Joanna Grzelczykمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Food Science
• Nutrition
• Bioactive Compounds
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Joanna Grzelczyk serves as Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Lodz University of Technology, specializing in food bioactives and health-promoting formulations. Her research bridges analytical chemistry, nutrition science, and sustainable food technology through rigorous thermal and chromatographic methodologies. Her primary scientific focus encompasses: Identification and quantification of bioactive compounds in functional foods Design of health-oriented food products targeting specific physiological benefits Diet-health relationship analysis through clinical and in vitro models Advanced thermal and chromatographic techniques for food composition analysis Analysis of her 2023-2025 publications reveals dominant research trajectories: coffee bioactives (particularly cholinesterase/MAO inhibitors), olive pomace valorization for edible packaging, and plant-based alternatives. Approximately 70% of recent work employs in vitro digestion models to assess bioavailability and neuroprotective effects, while 30% focuses on sustainable material development from food waste. Her collaborative network with Gałązka-Czarnecka and Oracz consistently addresses contemporary food system challenges including palm oil alternatives and flexitarian dietary patterns. Dr. Grzelczyk maintains active research partnerships within Lodz University of Technology's food science division, with recent translational work on olive pomace packaging (80% waste utilization) and palm oil awareness initiatives demonstrating practical industry applications of her fundamental research.

Sebastian Y. Bednarekمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Plant Cytokinesis
• Membrane Trafficking
• Plant Cell Biology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Sebastian Y. Bednarek is a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he leads research on molecular mechanisms of plant cell division and expansion using Arabidopsis thaliana and Physcomitrium patens as model systems. His laboratory investigates cytokinesis, membrane trafficking, and cell plate formation through biochemical, genetic, and imaging approaches. His educational background includes: B.S. from University of Wisconsin–Madison Ph.D. from Michigan State University Bednarek's research centers on plant cytokinesis, specifically the fusion of Golgi-derived vesicles during cell plate formation. His lab examines the roles of CDC48, the SCD complex, and clathrin-mediated endocytosis in membrane dynamics, with emphasis on evolutionarily conserved and plant-specific mechanisms. Key interests include phragmoplast function, intracellular protein trafficking, and membrane biogenesis in plant development. Recent publications reveal trends in plant membrane trafficking, highlighting proteomic characterization of clathrin-coated vesicles, structural mechanics of endocytosis, and cross-talk between post-Golgi and endocytic pathways. Work spans Arabidopsis root cells and moss models, identifying both conserved eukaryotic machinery and novel plant-specific components. Bednarek mentors graduate students Dana Dahhan and Edward Hoey, and supervises a research team including Research Associate Jessica Cárdenas and undergraduate researchers. His laboratory employs transgenic, biochemical, and morphological studies to dissect molecular networks governing plant cell division, with future work focused on genetic screens for cytokinesis-defective mutants.

• Forest ecosystems
• Soil biology
• Soil invertebrates
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bezkorovaynaya Irina Nikolaevna is a Professor and Head at the Department of Ecology and Nature Management , Siberian Federal University . She holds a Doctor of Biological Sciences degree and teaches courses on Soil Biology , Land Reclamation , and Environmental Monitoring . Her research focuses on ecological functions of forest ecosystems , soil biology , and the role of soil invertebrates in organic matter decomposition. Her scientific achievements include: Member of the V.V. Dokuchaev Soil Science Society Registered Expert in the Russian Federation's Scientific and Technical Register (Certificate No. 06-00692) Reviewer for Journal of Applied Soil Ecology (Elsevier) Key research domains involve post-fire soil recovery , carbon cycling in boreal forests , and technogenic pollution impacts on Arctic ecosystems . She has participated in 16+ international conferences and published extensively on topics like fire-induced soil changes , microarthropod dynamics , and vegetation succession after disturbances . Her work emphasizes soil biota monitoring , ecosystem restoration , and climate-resilient forest management .

• Greenhouse Engineering
• Agricultural Structures
• Thermal Imaging Applications
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Assoc. Prof. NEFİSE YASEMİN TEZCAN serves at Akdeniz University's Faculty of Agriculture within the Department of Agricultural Structures and Irrigation. Her career spans over two decades with progressive academic appointments from Research Assistant (2002-2014) to current Associate Professor status (2024-present), alongside significant managerial roles including Director of Finike Vocational School (2022-present) and Deputy Director of SERA TEKNOLOJİLERİ Research Center. Doctorate: Akdeniz University, Agricultural Structures and Irrigation (2007-2014) Postgraduate: Akdeniz University, Agricultural Structures and Irrigation (2005-2007) Undergraduate: Çukurova University, Agricultural Structures and Irrigation (1997-2001) Her research focuses on greenhouse engineering and agricultural structures, specializing in thermal imaging applications for microclimate analysis, polymer material degradation in covering systems, and radiation management. She pioneered thermal camera applications for detecting heat losses and material aging in greenhouse structures. Her work bridges materials science with practical agricultural engineering solutions for Mediterranean climates. Recent publications reveal strong emphasis on polycarbonate and polyethylene covering materials' performance, with thermal imaging as the central diagnostic tool across 15+ SCI-indexed papers since 2007. Key trends include quantification of material degradation under environmental stressors, precise microclimate manipulation through shade nets and cover materials, and innovative applications of thermal imaging for crop stress detection. Çukurova University Faculty of Agriculture First Place Award (2001) She has advised 3 graduate theses while securing 5 research projects including TÜBİTAK-funded initiatives on prestressed concrete columns for greenhouse structures. Her peer review activities span 17 journals including Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews and Journal of Building Engineering. Current leadership roles include Erasmus Program coordination and Faculty Board membership. As Director of SERA TEKNOLOJİLERİ Research Center, she leads interdisciplinary teams developing sustainable greenhouse technologies with focus on energy efficiency and climate adaptation strategies for Turkish agriculture.

Darold P Batzerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Freshwater Wetland Ecology
• Invertebrate Ecology
• Food Web Dynamics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Darold P Batzer is a Professor in the Department of Entomology within the College of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences at the University of Georgia. His research focuses on freshwater wetland ecology, specifically the roles of invertebrates in food webs, predator-prey dynamics, and plant-invertebrate interactions. He collaborates extensively with wildlife biologists due to the critical importance of wetland invertebrates as dietary components for birds and fish, and maintains a long-standing research program on mosquito ecology and management in marsh habitats. Dr. Batzer's research spans wetland food web dynamics, hydrological impacts on invertebrate communities, and climate change effects on biodiversity. His work examines how invertebrates mediate energy flow between trophic levels, with particular attention to habitats managed for waterfowl. He investigates mosquito population control through ecologically sound strategies and studies the consequences of invasive species, drought, and hydrological alterations on wetland ecosystems. His international collaborations extend to tropical Brazil and northeastern China, reflecting the global relevance of his work on wetland conservation and restoration. Analysis of Dr. Batzer's recent publications reveals consistent focus on invertebrate responses to environmental stressors across diverse wetland types. His research demonstrates how hydrological changes, climate variability, and habitat fragmentation affect community structure and ecosystem functioning. Geographic scope spans the southeastern United States, tropical South America, and East Asia, with methodological approaches including long-term monitoring, comparative studies, and experimental manipulations to understand wetland resilience. Dr. Batzer mentors graduate students by initially involving them in his wetland ecology projects before guiding them to develop independent research questions. He encourages interdisciplinary work that leverages the University of Georgia's strengths in aquatic science, particularly collaborations with researchers studying river-floodplain connectivity and wetland restoration. His students investigate topics ranging from invertebrate colonization dynamics to the role of wetlands in agricultural landscapes.

Marc Dumontمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Methanotrophs and methane cycling
• Microbial communities in soils, sediments, and aquatic systems
• Biogeochemical cycles
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Marc Dumont is a Lecturer in Environmental Microbiology at the University of Southampton, specializing in methane-oxidizing bacteria and their roles in biogeochemical cycles. His research spans microbial ecology, environmental health, and sustainable agriculture applications. Education: PhD in Microbiology (University of Warwick), BSc in Microbiology (McGill University) Research Interests: Methanotrophs and methane cycling Microbial communities in soils/sediments Biogeochemical cycles Plant-microbe interactions Antibiotic resistance in environments Scientific Contributions: Co-authored book on stable isotope probing methods Over 70 publications in environmental microbiology Editorial board member for 4 journals Research Groups: Microbiology group Plants and Food Security Precision Biosciences Innovation Hub Institute for Life Sciences Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute

• Computational Chemistry
• Nanomaterials
• Theoretical Chemistry
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sara E. Mason is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Iowa and Group Leader of the Theory and Computation group at Brookhaven National Laboratory's Center for Functional Nanomaterials. Her research integrates electronic structure calculations with thermodynamic modeling to study nanomaterials for energy storage, catalysis, and environmental applications.

Charles E. Mitchellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Community Ecology of Infectious Disease
• Plant Pathology
• Fungal Microbiome Interactions
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Charles E. Mitchell is a Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His research focuses on the community ecology of infectious disease, particularly in plant-pathogen systems within grassland ecosystems. He investigates interactions between fungal pathogens and the leaf microbiome in wild grasses, with a primary focus on tall fescue ( Festuca arundinacea ). Research Themes: Role of microbial mutualists and parasites in disease dynamics Effects of nutrient enrichment on pathogen spread Climate change impacts on seasonal epidemics Host microbiome interactions with fungal pathogens Integrating genomic sequencing and mathematical models Article Trends: Recent publications emphasize nutrient-driven disease amplification, microbial community assembly in plant tissues, interspecific pathogen interactions under climate stressors, and the role of historical contingency in parasite dynamics. His work frequently employs global grassland studies and multiscale experimentation (individual hosts to landscapes). Grants: Research funded by the NSF-NIH-USDA joint program in Ecology and Evolution of Infectious Diseases. Collaborations: Works with experts in fungal biology, theoretical ecology, and evolutionary biology, including partnerships with the Museum of Life and Science in Durham, NC.

• Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
• Genetic Variants
• Epigenetics
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Stefania Grimaudo is a Full Professor at the Department of Health Promotion, Maternal and Child, Internal Medicine and Specialist Medical Competences "G. D'Alessandro" within the School of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Palermo. Her research focuses on genetic and metabolic mechanisms in liver diseases, inflammation, and epigenetics.

AHMET KAYAمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Food Science and Engineering
• Milk Fat Fractionation
• Crystallization Behavior
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor AHMET KAYA is faculty at Gaziantep University , affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering and Department of Food Engineering . His research spans food science , dairy technology , and oil processing , with a focus on rheological properties, crystallization behavior, and food preservation techniques. Doctorate: Middle East Technical University (1993) Master's: Middle East Technical University (1987) Licence: Middle East Technical University (1984) His research interests include: Crystallization dynamics of cocoa butter and milk fat Supercritical CO2 fractionation in dairy/oil processing Viscoelastic properties of food systems Starch modification in gluten-free pasta Edible film development using whey proteins Scientific contributions include: 4 books/chapters on food engineering 16+ conference papers 1 patent for pistachio-nar concentrate mixture He has advised 8 doctoral/magisterial theses and led 4 national projects on milk fat characterization, chocolate fat bloom prevention, and gluten-free pasta development. His work appears in SCI-Expanded journals such as Food Chemistry , Journal of Food Engineering , and International Journal of Food Properties .

Edmund D. Brodie IIIمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Evolutionary Biology
• Coevolution
• Behavioral Ecology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Edmund D. Brodie III serves as the B.F.D. Runk Professor of Biology at the University of Virginia and Director of the Mountain Lake Biological Station. His research program investigates the selective forces shaping biodiversity and genetic mechanisms translating natural selection into evolutionary change across multiple biological scales. His work spans three primary research domains: Genetic interactions (epistasis and coadaptation) Behavioral dynamics (social networks and indirect genetic effects) Coevolutionary processes (predator-prey arms races) The Brodie Lab employs diverse model systems including snake-newt coevolution (focusing on tetrodotoxin resistance) and social behavior evolution in forked fungus beetles ( Bolitotherus cornutus ). Fieldwork predominantly occurs at Mountain Lake Biological Station during summer months, where Brodie directs operations and mentors students in independent project development. Analysis of recent publications reveals consistent focus on geographic mosaics of coevolution, multilevel selection in social networks, and molecular mechanisms of toxin resistance. His work integrates molecular, physiological, behavioral, and ecological approaches across spatial and temporal scales, with notable emphasis on how landscape variation shapes evolutionary outcomes in predator-prey systems. Brodie secures research funding including an NSF REU Site for undergraduate field research in Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior at Mountain Lake. He delivered the 2021 Presidential Address for the American Society of Naturalists titled In Defense of Pre-Hypothesis Science , advocating for exploratory research approaches. The Brodie Lab functions as a collaborative team emphasizing student-driven inquiry. Members conduct fieldwork at Mountain Lake Biological Station and other sites, investigating coevolutionary dynamics and social behavior evolution through experimental and observational approaches. Current research explores how resource distribution, population age structure, and environmental gradients influence social networks and adaptive evolution in natural populations.

• Droplet Wetting and Evaporation Dynamics
• Marangoni Flow
• Particle Self-Assembly
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Assoc Prof Fei Duan is a tenured Associate Professor at the School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. He joined NTU in July 2008 after completing a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Toronto (2005–2008) and serving as a visiting scientist at the Institute of Fluid Mechanics, Friedrich-Alexander-University, Germany. His research spans droplet dynamics, Marangoni flows, thermal management systems, and sustainable energy solutions. Education: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Toronto (2005) Current Role: Associate Professor, NTU Research Interests focus on Droplet wetting and evaporation dynamics Thermal cooling for industrial and data center applications Phase-change materials (PCMs) and nanofluid thermal properties Fluid-structure interactions and Marangoni convection Efficient cogeneration systems and renewable energy integration Publications include over 260 peer-reviewed journal/conference papers and book chapters. Recent work explores ammonia-based energy systems, PCM optimization, and AI-driven thermal modeling. Collaborations and editorial roles include: Subject Editor, Applied Thermal Engineering (Elsevier) Editorial Board, Scientific Reports (Nature Portfolio) Mentored 25+ postdocs, 17 PhD students, and 14 Master’s students

• Plant Membrane Transport Biology
• P-type ATPases
• Plant Physiology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Michael Broberg Palmgren is a Professor in Plant Physiology at the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen. His research focuses on biological pumps in plants, particularly P-type ATPases, and their roles in growth, nutrient uptake, stress tolerance, and signal transduction. He leads the Section for Transport Biology and has been instrumental in translating knowledge from model plants like Arabidopsis thaliana to crop species including barley and quinoa. His research interests include accelerating the domestication of orphan crops and wild plants for sustainable agriculture, perennial wheatgrass development, quinoa breeding for improved drought and salinity tolerance, and investigating why plants lack sodium pumps and whether they would benefit from having them. His work addresses urgent agricultural challenges including reducing fertilizer and water use while preserving natural ecosystems. His recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate continued research activity across plant membrane biology, crop domestication, and sustainable agriculture. These works explore chloroplast transport mechanisms, in vitro plant transformation techniques, gene family identification methods, calcium pump regulation, lipid flippase functions, and innovative approaches to quinoa improvement through saponin biosynthesis control. 2017 Scandinavian Plant Physiology Society (SPPS) Award 2016 Communicator of the Year, University of Copenhagen 2016 Knight of the Order of Dannebrog 2012 Best Teacher of the Year, Faculty of Life Sciences 2009 Elected member of the Academy for Technical Sciences, Denmark 2008 Elected member of Faculty of 1000 2005 Lifelong right to inhabit the Knud Sand Honorary Residence 2000 Elected member of the Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters Professor Palmgren has supervised over 22 master's students and 22 PhD students throughout his career, with more than half of these supervisions occurring since 2006. He has served as opponent at over 10 PhD examinations outside the University of Copenhagen. His research is supported by major grants including the Novo Nordisk Foundation project 'NovoCrops' (2020-2026), Carlsberg Foundation's 'RaisingQuinoa' (2019-2024), and Innovation Fund Denmark's 'LESSISMORE' (2017-2020). He maintains an active presence in the scientific community through his leadership of the TRAP research group (http://www.traplabs.dk), editorial roles including Co-editor for The Plant Cell, and extensive public outreach with over 57 media appearances since 2014 discussing plant biology in Danish and international media.

Thomas Günther-Pomorskiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Membrane Protein Biophysics
• Lipid Transport Mechanisms
• P-type ATPases
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Thomas Günther-Pomorski serves as Full Professor at Ruhr-University Bochum and holds a part-time position at the University of Copenhagen's Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences (Section for Transport Biology). His research bridges plant biology and membrane biophysics, focusing on molecular mechanisms of lipid transport. His primary research interests include: Biophysical characterization of membrane proteins Function and dynamics of P4 ATPases in vesicular transport Molecular analysis of P-type ATPases ABC protein roles in sterol transport Plant plasma membrane H⁺-ATPase mechanisms Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate advanced methodologies including single-vesicle analysis , fluorescence-based flippase assays , and giant unilamellar vesicle reconstitution . Key trends show increasing focus on lipid-protein interactions , membrane asymmetry , and quantitative sterol analysis with applications in cellular trafficking and plant physiology. Professional activities include organizing the 9th Yeast Lipid Conference (2009) and presenting on lipid pump mechanisms at international venues. His ORCID profile (0000-0002-4889-0829) documents extensive collaborative work across membrane biology disciplines.

Jacob S. Francisمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Functional Ecology
• Behavioral Ecology
• Community Ecology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jacob S. Francis serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at Florida Atlantic University (FAU), Davie campus, conducting interdisciplinary research at the intersection of plant, pollinator, and microbial ecology. His work examines how floral traits modulate ecological interactions and community structure through experimental, modeling, and field approaches. Educational background: Ph.D. in Ecology, University of Nevada Reno (2020) Research focuses on functional, behavioral, and community ecology of mutualisms, particularly plant-pollinator-microbe systems. His program investigates how pollen/nectar chemistry influences pollinator behavior and community competition, while revealing pollinator foraging's critical role in floral microbiome assembly through dispersal limitation. Current projects analyze plant-pollinator network structures and environmental change impacts on microbiomes in South Florida ecosystems. Methodologies span laboratory behavior experiments to landscape-scale ecological studies, grounded in natural community interactions. Publication analysis (2017-2023) shows consistent exploration of floral trait-mediated ecological networks. Key trends include neonicotinoid impacts on pollinator cognition, nectar microbiome assembly mechanisms, and cost-benefit dynamics in plant-pollinator-microbe tripartite systems. Work bridges molecular-level interactions (e.g., pesticide neurotoxicity) with community-scale patterns (e.g., network structure effects on microbiomes). No scientific awards are listed in available materials. Dr. Francis actively recruits lab members across academic levels, operating under core values emphasizing collaborative science, diverse perspectives, and multiple approaches to understanding natural systems. While specific grants aren't detailed, his research disclaimer references National Science Foundation support. Student advising occurs through his lab, though no advisee names are provided. The Francis Lab integrates plant, pollinator, and microbial perspectives to study how floral traits shape ecological interactions. It maintains strong ties to FAU's Biology Department and employs methodologies ranging from controlled behavior experiments to regional ecosystem analyses, focusing on natural community dynamics in South Florida.