جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Robotics
• Human-Robot Interaction
• Control Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Brandon J. DeHart is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Waterloo. He is affiliated with the university's academic faculty and can be contacted at brandon.dehart@uwaterloo.ca or at location E5 3108. His research focuses on robotics, particularly humanoid robots, control systems, and roboethics. He has contributed to advancements in dynamic balance, gait metrics, and human-robot interaction. His work spans topics like legged mechanism design, sensor networks in art installations, and automated content generation systems. His research interests include the development of humanoid robots capable of child-friendly interactions, robust control strategies for uncertain environments, and ethical considerations in robotic design. He has explored technical challenges like foot placement estimators for balance recovery and momentum-based gait generation in bipedal systems. Notable contributions include methodologies for tracking visitor engagement in large art installations and frameworks for interconnecting cellular automata across hardware and software. His publications reflect a blend of robotics engineering, AI applications, and interdisciplinary approaches to technology design.

Pengyu Nieمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Software Engineering
• Machine Learning
• Program Analysis
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Pengyu Nie is an Assistant Professor at the University of Waterloo's Cheriton School of Computer Science. His research enhances developer productivity through machine learning techniques for software testing, code maintenance, and program analysis. Specific interests include execution-guided test completion, code-comment co-evolution, and multilingual programming systems. Current projects investigate LLM-based code editing in computational notebooks, multilingual code co-evolution, and test generation for exceptional behaviors. Research outputs include tools like pytest-inline for Python testing and Roosterize for Coq lemma suggestions. Awards include the Margarida Jacome Dissertation Award (2023) and ACM SIGSOFT Distinguished Paper Awards (2023, 2019). He leads the UW-SWaG research group and advises PhD/master's students on software engineering and ML projects.

Houra Mahmoudzadehمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Operations Research
• Healthcare Management
• Radiation Therapy Optimization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Houra Mahmoudzadeh is an Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo, affiliated with groups such as Data Analytics, Applied Operations Research, and Healthcare. Her research focuses on optimization techniques applied to healthcare systems, particularly radiation therapy planning, robust decision-making under uncertainty, and pandemic-era staff scheduling. She specializes in developing advanced algorithms for IMRT treatment planning and addressing challenges in healthcare operations through mathematical modeling. Her work integrates robust optimization frameworks with clinical applications, emphasizing practical solutions for radiation therapy delivery, resource allocation in healthcare, and multi-objective decision-making. Key contributions include methodologies for inverse optimization in medical contexts, Pareto robust optimization strategies, and pandemic-specific staff scheduling models. Recent publications highlight innovations in dose-based constraint generation, light Pareto robust optimization, and effective budget of uncertainty formulations. Her research bridges theoretical operations research with real-world healthcare challenges, aiming to improve treatment efficacy and operational efficiency in medical settings.

Niayesh Afshordiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cosmology
• Quantum Gravity
• Black Hole Physics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Niayesh Afshordi is a Professor and Undergraduate Advisor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Waterloo. His research focuses on fundamental questions in cosmology and quantum gravity, particularly the nature of black holes, gravitational waves, and the origins of the universe. He explores topics like black hole echoes, holographic principles, and cyclic models of the cosmos through interdisciplinary approaches combining theoretical physics with observations. His work often bridges high-energy physics, astrophysical phenomena, and philosophical implications of scientific discoveries. His research interests span quantum gravity effects on black hole horizons, observational tests of cosmological models, and theoretical frameworks such as braneworld scenarios and loop quantum cosmology. He also engages in exploring the intersection of science and cultural narratives, including the ‘Science of Religion’ and ‘Religion of Science’ themes. His contributions to gravitational wave astronomy include pioneering studies on detecting echoes using LIGO and LISA data. Advising and Grants: As an undergraduate advisor, Afshordi guides students in physics and astronomy. No specific grants or advisees are explicitly listed in the provided texts. His research is supported by affiliations with institutions like the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, inferred from his webpage and publications. Labs/Teams: Afshordi collaborates with the Astrophysics & Gravitation group and broader research networks at the University of Waterloo and Perimeter Institute. His work involves cross-disciplinary teams focusing on numerical relativity, quantum field theory in curved spacetime, and observational cosmology.

Frederic Nabkiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• MEMS
• RF Integrated Circuits (RFICs)
• Phase-Locked Loops
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Frederic Nabki is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at the École de technologie supérieure (Québec, Canada). He holds a B.Eng. (Honors) and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from McGill University. His primary research focuses on MEMS integration with CMOS systems, RF integrated circuits (RFICs), and ultra-wideband (UWB) systems. He leads the Microtechnology and Microsystems Laboratory (Micro²) and co-directs the CoFaMic Research Centre at UQAM, exploring novel MEMS fabrication processes and hybrid RF-MEMS systems. Education: B.Eng. (McGill, 2003), Ph.D. (McGill, 2010) Affiliations: IEEE Montreal Section Secretary Labs: CoFaMic (UQAM), Micro² (ETS) His research interests span MEMS resonators, phase-locked loops, and UWB transceivers. Notable contributions include patents in MEMS-CMOS integration and book chapters on MEMS resonators. He has secured funding from NSERC, CFI, and ReSMiQ, focusing on miniaturization, energy efficiency, and system-level integration challenges. Recent work emphasizes energy-efficient UWB systems, terahertz modulation, and deep learning-enhanced ultrasonic sensors. His interdisciplinary approach bridges microelectromechanical and electronic systems for applications in healthcare, aerospace, and industrial IoT. Awards: Governor General of Canada’s Academic Bronze Medal (2025). Grants and collaborations include NSF-funded projects on MEMS fabrication and partnerships with Quebec’s Microsystems Strategic Alliance. He advises on emerging trends in hybrid RF-MEMS systems and low-power sensor networks.

• Clean, low-carbon transportation
• Vehicle technology modelling and assessment
• Renewable gaseous fuels
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gordon McTaggart-Cowan is an Associate Professor and Associate Director in the School of Sustainable Energy Engineering at Simon Fraser University (SFU). He holds a Ph.D. (2006), M.A.Sc. (2002), and B.Eng. (1999) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of British Columbia and the University of Victoria. His research focuses on clean, low-carbon transportation technologies, including vehicle modeling, renewable gaseous fuels, and emissions control in internal combustion engines. He has pioneered work on hydrogen-diesel dual-fuel systems, natural gas engine optimization, and high-pressure fuel injection strategies. Recent publications highlight advancements in hydrogen compression systems, hybrid electric truck performance analysis, and thermoelectric energy harvesting. He has contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed articles and holds multiple patents on fuel injection and combustion control technologies. McTaggart-Cowan is an Associate Editor for the Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part D and collaborates internationally through visiting fellowships at Loughborough University and Michigan Technological University. Teaching responsibilities include fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and sustainable energy design projects. His work aligns with global efforts to decarbonize heavy-duty transport and stationary power systems through innovative engine design and alternative fuel integration.

Chun Pengمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Female Reproduction
• Molecular Biology
• Cell Biology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Chun Peng is a Full Professor and Tier 1 York Research Chair in Women's Reproductive Health in the Department of Biology at York University. He leads the Peng Lab, focusing on female reproduction, ovarian cancer, and placental development. His research employs molecular biology, biochemistry, and bioinformatics to explore growth factors, hormones, and miRNAs in reproductive health disorders like preeclampsia and ovarian cancer. Education: PhD from the University of Alberta, M.Sc. and B.Sc. from Zhongshan University, China. Research Interests: Molecular mechanisms of ovarian cancer, miRNA regulation in reproduction, and novel therapies targeting β-catenin inhibitors. Current projects include placental signaling networks, circular RNAs in cancer, and zebrafish ovarian development. Funding: Supported by Canadian Institutes of Health Research, NSERC, Cancer Research Society, and York University. The lab has produced over 100 publications and trained numerous graduate students and postdocs. Awards: Tier 1 York Research Chair (2022). Lab members have received scholarships like NSERC, OGS, and York Graduate Scholarships. Lab Infrastructure: Bioinformatics tools for miRNA analysis, ImageJ plugins for cell counting, and collaborations in plasmonic nanoparticle biosensors.

• Computer Vision
• Machine Learning
• Statistics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marcus A. Brubaker is an Associate Professor at York University's Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science within the Lassonde School of Engineering. He also holds an Adjunct Professor status at the University of Toronto's Department of Computer Science and serves as a Research Scientist at Google DeepMind. His primary affiliations include co-directorship of the Computational Vision and Imaging Lab (CVIL) at York University and membership in the Vector Institute as a Faculty Affiliate. Brubaker's research spans Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Statistics, and their applications to problems like cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) and 3D molecular reconstruction. Education: He earned a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Toronto (2011), with a thesis on physical models of human motion. His M.Sc. (2006) and B.Sc. (2004) in Computer Science were also from the University of Toronto. Research focuses include cryo-EM structure determination (notably the cryoSPARC software), normalizing flows, and probabilistic modeling. His work bridges computational imaging, statistical inference, and deep learning. Key contributions include advancements in cryo-EM algorithms, generative models, and camera noise analysis. He co-founded Structura Biotechnology and has contributed to open-source tools like Stan's math library. Publications emphasize novel view synthesis, neural radiance fields, sensor noise modeling, and cryo-EM reconstruction techniques. His research trends highlight integration of physics-based models with machine learning for solving complex imaging problems. Awards and recognition include impactful contributions to cryo-EM through cryoSPARC, a Nature Methods paper in 2017, and leadership in academic-industrial collaborations. Brubaker's labs and teams focus on advancing imaging technologies and their applications in structural biology and computer vision.

• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Human-AI Interaction
• Information Visualization
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Damien Masson is an Assistant Professor in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) at the Université de Montréal , affiliated with Mila and IVADO . He leads the Montréal HCI group and focuses on interactive systems for AI, document interaction, and software learning. His research bridges HCI principles with AI to enhance user experience in complex applications. Education : PhD in Computer Science (University of Waterloo, 2019-2023), MSc in Computer Science (Université de Lille, France), BSc in Computer Science (Université de Lille, France). Research Interests : Designing intelligent systems (e.g., DirectGPT), visualizing information (e.g., Charagraph/ChartDetective), and augmenting digital documents (e.g., Chameleon). He explores how interface metaphors and direct manipulation can improve interactions with AI and data. Recent Work : His 2025 CHI papers introduced Textoshop (drawing-inspired text editing) and linked writing tools to user needs. In 2024, DirectGPT demonstrated faster LLM interactions via direct manipulation. Earlier work includes Statslator (statistical reporting) and ChartDetective (data extraction from vector charts). Awards : 2024 Bill Buxton Award (best HCI dissertation), 2023 CHI Best Paper (ChartDetective), and 2020 CHI People's Choice Award (Chameleon demo). Lab & Collaborations : Based in the André-Aisenstadt building, his group collaborates with institutions like Mila and UWaterloo. He actively mentors students in HCI and AI-related projects.

• Psychopharmacology
• Geriatric Medicine
• Mental Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Vincent Dagenais-Beaulé is a Visiting Professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Université de Montréal since 2021. He is a clinician in psychiatry and palliative care at the CIUSSS Centre-Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal since 2016. His research at the Lady Davis Institute focuses on antipsychotic use in vulnerable populations, especially the elderly. He supervises Pharm.D. and M.Sc. students in clinical practice and chairs the Quebec Association of Hospital Pharmacists’ psychiatric experts group. Education: Pharm.D., 2014 M.Sc., 2015 Research Interests: Psychotropic medications, geriatric pharmacotherapy, pharmacokinetics of psychotropics, mental health interventions, and clinical governance of psychotropic use in hospitalized elderly populations. His work emphasizes cardiometabolic risk monitoring in psychiatric patients and opioid prescription practices post-surgery. Professional Roles: President, Regroupement des pharmaciens experts en psychiatrie (RPE) Scientific committee member for McGill’s palliative care conference Executive committee member for the 23rd International Congress on Palliative Care Lab/Affiliation: Researcher at the Lady Davis Institute, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal.

Chi Liaoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Behavioral Finance
• Household Finance
• Corporate Finance
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Chi Liao is an Associate Professor and The Associates Fellow in Finance at the Asper School of Business within the University of Manitoba , affiliated with the Accounting & Finance Department. Her research focuses on behavioral finance, household finance, and corporate decision-making, emphasizing how psychological, social, and environmental factors influence financial behaviors. She holds a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Toronto (2014), a B.Math from the University of Waterloo (2008), and a B.B.A. in Finance from Wilfrid Laurier University (2008). Her work explores topics such as racial disparities in financial decisions, the impact of sentiment on stock markets, and how ADHD symptoms correlate with financial distress. Her research has been published in leading journals like Review of Finance and Journal of Business Venturing , and she has been featured in media outlets such as the Wall Street Journal and CNBC. Recent studies highlight her focus on societal issues, including generational race-based trauma and gender socialization effects on investment choices. She also investigates fraud experiences and their behavioral consequences, as well as the interplay between risk-taking behaviors and market dynamics. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges psychology, entrepreneurship, and economics to address real-world financial challenges. No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided materials. Her advising and grants are not detailed, though her publications suggest active scholarly collaboration. She is based at the Drake Centre, Room 458, and can be contacted at chi.liao@umanitoba.ca.

Selcuk Ozyurtمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Microeconomic Theory
• Game Theory
• Mechanism Design
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Selcuk Ozyurt is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics at York University's Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies. He holds a PhD in Economics from New York University, an MA from Bogazici University, and a BS in Mathematics from Bogazici University. His primary research focuses on Microeconomic Theory including game theory, mechanism design, and industrial organization, with secondary interests in conflict resolution, development economics, and experimental economics. His research explores strategic interactions in economic systems, market design imperfections, and behavioral responses in negotiations. Recent work examines mediation mechanisms, educational interventions in developing economies, and reputation dynamics in buyer-seller relationships. Ozyurt maintains an extensive YouTube channel with lecture series covering intermediate microeconomics, advanced game theory, and graduate-level economic theory. Ozyurt is currently accepting new graduate students. His teaching portfolio includes Intermediate Microeconomics II, Advanced Microeconomics, Game Theory, and Advanced Game Theory, utilizing innovative pedagogical approaches through structured video lectures and problem-solving exercises.

Jill Urbanicمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Additive Manufacturing
• Robotics and Automation
• Ergonomics and Biomechanics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Jill Urbanic is a faculty member in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Windsor’s Faculty of Engineering. Her research focuses on additive manufacturing, robotics, ergonomics, and sustainable design. She has coordinated capstone projects and advised numerous students, including those involved in innovations like 3D-printed medical devices, sustainable material handling solutions, and ergonomic studies in agriculture. She received notable awards such as the Wighton Fellowship (2013) for innovative teaching and Tech Researcher of the Year (2021). Her work integrates advanced manufacturing techniques with real-world applications, including collaborations with local industries and responses to crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. She has led projects on residual stress analysis in additive manufacturing, robotic automation for textiles, and musculoskeletal risk mitigation in manual labor. Prof. Urbanic also co-founded CAMufacturing Solutions, emphasizing practical industry-academia partnerships. Her teaching emphasizes hands-on laboratory experiences, such as robotic arm design, CAD/CAM applications, and material prototyping. She has organized interdisciplinary events like the WE-Spark think tank and contributed to open house initiatives to engage prospective students. Collaborations with peers like Dr. Duncan Lam highlight her cross-disciplinary creativity, blending engineering with art and storytelling.

Janet Danceyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Clinical Trials
• Oncology
• Translational Research
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Janet Dancey is a Professor in the Department of Oncology at Queen's University and Director of the Canadian Cancer Trials Group (CCTG). She holds key appointments as Attending Staff at Kingston General Hospital and Hotel Dieu, and as Program Leader for High Impact Clinical Trials at the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research. Her clinical focus is on gastrointestinal cancers, with expertise in translational research, experimental therapeutics, and clinical trial methodology. Dr. Dancey leads initiatives such as the Melanoma Disease Site Committee at CCTG and chairs the CCO-OICR Experimental Therapeutics and Translational Research Network. Her research emphasizes Phase I/II trials, pharmacodynamic marker development, and genomics-driven approaches to cancer therapy. She has pioneered efforts to improve clinical trial accessibility through frameworks like CRAFT (Canadian Remote Access Framework for Clinical Trials) and contributed to global oncology initiatives such as the Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network. Her work addresses barriers to trial participation, including strategies for community cancer centers and rare cancer populations. Dr. Dancey’s academic contributions span over 150 peer-reviewed articles, focusing on biomarker-driven therapies, immunotherapy combinations, and adaptive trial designs. She advocates for standardized response criteria (e.g., iRECIST) and collaborates internationally to advance precision oncology. Her educational efforts include training clinician scientists in clinical trial design and implementation, ensuring rigorous methodological standards in oncology research.

• Creative Writing
• Fiction Writing
• Young Adult Literature
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Patricia Park serves as a tenured Professor of Creative Writing at American University, where she combines her academic expertise with a distinguished literary career. Recognized as a Fulbright Scholar in Creative Arts and Jerome Hill Artist Fellow, her work bridges academia and contemporary fiction with particular focus on multicultural identity formation. Her research interests span creative writing pedagogy, young adult literature, and Korean American cultural studies, with recurring examinations of identity politics and cultural assimilation. Park's scholarship manifests primarily through her critically acclaimed novels that explore the complexities of navigating multiple cultural expectations in modern America. Analysis of her publications reveals an evolution from adult literary fiction toward targeted young adult works addressing specific identity challenges. Her writing consistently examines intersectional experiences through accessible narratives that resonate with both academic and general audiences. Her distinguished honors include: Fulbright Scholar in Creative Arts Jerome Hill Artist Fellow American Library Association award (for Re Jane) New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice (for Re Jane) O, The Oprah Magazine pick (for Re Jane) NPR Fresh Air pick (for Re Jane) NPR Book of the Day (for Imposter Syndrome) As an educator, Park mentors emerging writers in developing authentic voices that reflect diverse cultural experiences. Her upcoming projects continue to expand exploration of Korean American identities through innovative frameworks including culinary arts and stand-up comedy, demonstrating her commitment to evolving literary representation.