جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Plant Anatomy
• Bioimaging
• Plant Vascular Biology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Helle Jakobe Martens serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management at the University of Copenhagen, specifically within the Forest and Bioressources division. With a Cand.Hort and PhD, she maintains an active research profile with 78 research outputs and 29 professional activities documented in recent years. Her research focuses on plant anatomy and its integration with diverse applications including wood and fiber products, food and feed structures, and enzymatically degraded plant material. Key research areas include plant vascular biology (hydraulic conductivity in tree species, phloem loading mechanisms, and graft union formation in fruit trees), visualization of nano-sized structures, and development of methods for studying nanoparticle uptake and transport in plants. Her technical expertise spans confocal, fluorescence, light, and electron microscopy, laser capture microdissection, immunohistology, and image analysis. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong interdisciplinary approach connecting plant science with nanotechnology, microbiology, and biochemistry. Her work spans fundamental plant biology to applied research in wood science, bioimaging, and nutritional enhancement. The 2025 publications on peat polysaccharides and wood decay under anoxia demonstrate her continued focus on plant material structure-function relationships, while her 2024 review on polyploidy in trees addresses critical climate adaptation questions. Professional activities show significant engagement with the academic community through conference organization (including the Bioimaging Workshop Copenhagen in 2007), lectures (such as at Dansk Biologiolympiade in 2020), committee service (including PhD Assessment Committees), and international collaboration (including work with Unidad de Fruticultura, CITA-DGA in Spain). Her research has garnered substantial attention with multiple publications receiving dozens of Mendeley readers and social media mentions.

Anna Wessmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Iron Age Archaeology
• Scandinavian Archaeology
• Finnish and Baltic Prehistory
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Anna Wessman is a Professor of Iron Age Archaeology at the Department of Cultural History, University Museum of Bergen. Her research spans Late Iron Age Finland and the Baltic region, burial archaeology, metal-detecting cultures, citizen science, and museum studies. She has led major projects like the Levänluhta water burial analysis and co-developed the semantic portal FindSampo , integrating public finds into open-access databases. PhD in Archaeology (University of Helsinki, 2010) with a focus on Iron Age burial rituals Acting University Lecturer in Museum Studies, University of Helsinki (2015-2017) Adjunct Professor in Iron Age Studies, University of Turku (2022 onwards) Her research combines ethnographic methods with isotopic analysis, examining topics like the Finnar in sagas, cremation practices, and the role of citizen scientists in archaeology. She collaborates across disciplines, including genetics (e.g., Levänluhta isotope studies) and digital humanities ( FindSampo platform). Recent articles highlight her work on metal-detected artifact networks (2025), Viking Age magic interpretations (2025), and cremation studies (2024). Her projects have been funded by the Kone Foundation, Academy of Finland, and Emil Aaltonen Foundation, focusing on community archaeology and digital heritage platforms. Wessman actively bridges academic and avocational communities, advocating for structured collaboration with metal-detectorists to enhance archaeological data. Her publications address ethical dilemmas in displaying human remains (2021) and methodological innovations like 'archaeological object interviews.' Key affiliations: University of Bergen (current), University of Helsinki (PhD), University of Turku (Adjunct Professor) Founding member of the European Public Finds Recording Network and Cultural Heritage Crime Network

Zhenman Fangمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Hardware Acceleration
• Computer Architecture
• Big Data Computing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Zhenman Fang is an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering Science (Computer Engineering Option) and Associate Member in the School of Computing Science at Simon Fraser University, Canada. He founded and directs the HiAccel Lab, focusing on accelerator-rich architectures. His PhD (2014) is from Fudan University, China, with 15 months spent at the University of Minnesota. Prior to SFU, he was a Staff Software Engineer at Xilinx (2017-2019) and a postdoc at UCLA (2014-2017). His research spans: Hardware acceleration for ML, big data, genomics, and HPC FPGA-based customizable computing and near-data processing Compiler/runtime systems for heterogeneous platforms Performance/reliability optimization of accelerator-rich systems His recent publications (2024-2025) focus on FPGA acceleration for machine learning (e.g., on-device training, quantization), computational chemistry, image/video compression, database systems, and reconfigurable computing, demonstrating cross-domain applications of specialized hardware. Awards & Honors: Best Paper Awards: FPL 2024, MEMSYS 2017, TCAD 2019 Best Paper Nominations: ICCAD 2025, FCCM 2025, HPCA 2017, ISPASS 2018 SFU Research Excellence Horizon Award (2025) NSERC Alliance, CFI JELF, and Xilinx University Awards He advises 20+ PhD/Master's students in HiAccel Lab, focusing on accelerator design. Major grants include NSERC Alliance (2020) and CFI JELF (2019). The lab operates a 10-node cluster with FPGA/GPU infrastructure.

Martin Middendorfمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Swarm Intelligence
• Bioinformatics
• Genome Rearrangement Analysis
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Martin Middendorf is a faculty member at the Department of Computer Science , Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science , Leipzig University , Germany. He leads the Swarm Intelligence and Complex Systems Group and focuses on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of computational methods and biological systems. Fields of Interest Swarm Intelligence Bioinformatics Genome Rearrangement Analysis Combinatorial Optimization Evolutionary Algorithms Task Allocation in Multi-Agent Systems His recent research emphasizes mitochondrial genome annotation , predator-prey dynamics in swarm systems , and metaheuristic algorithms for dynamic optimization . Key trends include de-Bruijn graph applications , pheromone-dependent movement modeling , and automated behavior tracking in social insects . Supervised Students Dr. Nicolas Wieseke Dr. Hoang Thanh Le Dr. Fatma Turna Tobias Jagla Carsten Seemann Prof. Middendorf's group develops tools like DeGeCI 1.1 for mitochondrial gene annotation and explores swarm-controlled emergence in ant clustering systems. They apply swarm intelligence principles to solve real-world problems in vehicle routing , sewer network design , and biomedical signal processing .

Karl Fryxellمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Neuroscience
• Molecular Genetics
• Neurochemistry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Karl Fryxell is an Associate Professor at George Mason University, affiliated with the School of Systems Biology (Research Faculty), School of Systems Biology (Instructional Faculty), and the Neuroscience Program (Research Faculty). His research spans genetics, neuroscience, and evolutionary biology. His work includes studies on nicotine addiction mechanisms using animal models, dopamine receptor evolution, cognitive aging, and genetic disorders like CADASIL. He has contributed to genome assembly projects for endangered species and explored molecular pathways in neurodevelopmental processes. Key affiliations include the Institute for Biohealth Innovation and the Krasnow Institute for Advanced Study. His publications reflect expertise in neurochemistry, gene regulation, and evolutionary genetics.

Ralitza H. Gavrilovaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mitochondrial Medicine
• Neurogenetics
• Mitochondrial Diseases
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ralitza H. Gavrilova, MD, is a Professor of Neurology and Professor of Medical Genetics at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. She holds primary appointment as Consultant in the Department of Medical Genetics and joint appointment as Consultant in the Section of Multiple Sclerosis, Department of Neurology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Gavrilova serves as Director of the Mayo Clinic Mitochondrial Care Center and holds leadership roles in several professional organizations including the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation, Mitochondrial Medicine Society, and North American Mitochondrial Disease Consortium. Dr. Gavrilova completed her medical education at Medical University - Sofia, followed by residency training in Neurology at the University of Missouri, Columbia, and specialized fellowship training in Medical Genetics at Mayo Clinic. She is board certified in Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Her research focuses on mitochondrial medicine and neurogenetics, with particular expertise in mitochondrial myopathy, multisystemic mitochondrial diseases, Friedreich's ataxia, neurodegenerative conditions involving mitochondrial dysfunction, and hereditary leukodystrophies. Dr. Gavrilova's research goal is to improve understanding of mitochondrial dysfunction in disease to develop better diagnostic approaches, evaluation methods, and new therapies for patients. With over 100 publications spanning from 2002 to 2025, Dr. Gavrilova's work demonstrates increasing research productivity in recent years. Her publications cover diverse topics in neurogenetics, mitochondrial disorders, leukodystrophies, and frontotemporal lobar degeneration, reflecting her broad expertise in neurological genetic conditions. First award winning poster presentation, International Multiple Sclerosis meeting ECTRIMS, Prague (2007) Plenary Session Presentation, American Academy of Neurology 58th annual meeting (2006) Daniel M. Keniston Award for Outstanding Resident, University of Missouri School of Medicine (2001) Medical Academy Scholarship (top 1% of class) (1985) Dr. Gavrilova actively supervises research through her role as Director of the Mayo Clinic Mitochondrial Care Center and serves as Principal Investigator for the Mayo Clinic patient registry site of the North American Mitochondrial Disease Consortium. She has held leadership positions including Clinical Director of the Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics and Clinical Director of the Angelman Syndrome Foundation. As Director of the Mayo Clinic Mitochondrial Care Center, Dr. Gavrilova leads a specialized team focused on diagnosing and treating mitochondrial disorders, conducting clinical research, and developing new therapeutic approaches for patients with these complex conditions.

Nicolai Siegelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Molecular Parasitology
• Pathogen Biology
• 3D Genome Architecture
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Nicolai Siegel leads the Siegel Lab at the Department of Physiological Chemistry within the Biomedical Center Munich at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. His research group is affiliated with both the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and the Faculty of Medicine at LMU Munich, and is associated with the Chair of Experimental Parasitology led by Markus Meissner. The lab focuses on understanding molecular mechanisms of pathogen biology with emphasis on Trypanosoma brucei , the parasite causing African sleeping sickness. Dr. Siegel's research interests center on cell-to-cell heterogeneity in pathogen populations, particularly how differences in genome sequence, chromatin organization, and 3D genome architecture influence antigenic variation. His work explores how non-coding RNA contributes to 3D genome architecture organization and how RNA processing hotspots function as 'post-transcriptional' enhancers. The lab employs diverse methodologies including genome-wide chromosome conformation capture (Hi-C and Micro-C), RADICL-seq, ribosome profiling, ChIP-based methods, and single-cell RNA-seq to investigate these mechanisms. Analysis of recent publications reveals a strong focus on the relationship between 3D genome architecture and antigenic variation in trypanosomes, with increasing incorporation of single-cell technologies and computational approaches. The work demonstrates how chromatin organization, RNA processing, and transcription hubs collectively regulate monogenic antigen expression in these pathogens. ERC Consolidator Grant awarded to Siegel Lab (2022) DFG funding for studying antigenic variation in Uganda and Kenya Part of EU-funded Cell2Cell integrative training network focusing on cell-to-cell heterogeneity Dr. Siegel advises numerous PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, with recent lab members including Zhibek Keneskhanova, Rodrigo Cosentino, and Vanessa Luzak. His research is supported by multiple grants including ERC funding and DFG projects. The lab maintains collaborations across Europe and Africa, with field work conducted in sub-Saharan Africa to study pathogens in their natural context. The Siegel Lab maintains computational resources including genome assemblies for T. brucei and develops bioinformatics tools like Smoother for interactome data processing. The group is part of the international Cell2Cell network that brings together experts in chromatin biology, single-cell analysis, imaging, and bioinformatics from institutions across Europe, North America, and Asia.

• Genomic Surveillance
• Antimicrobial Resistance
• Pathogen Genomics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

David Aanensen serves as Director of The Centre for Genomic Pathogen Surveillance and Professor at the Nuffield Department of Medicine, University of Oxford. He leads genomic surveillance initiatives for endemic pathogens and outbreak scenarios, integrating epidemiological data with genomics to inform public health interventions globally. His research focuses on genomic surveillance of antimicrobial-resistant pathogens through platforms like Epicollect5 (mobile data gathering), Microreact (genomic epidemiology visualization), and Pathogenwatch (global surveillance platform). Collaborating with major agencies including CDC, ECDC, WHO, and Public Health England, his work enables real-time data interpretation for infection control decisions. Recent publications demonstrate expertise in Klebsiella pneumoniae vaccine development, typhoid fever AMR meta-analysis, SARS-CoV-2 phylodynamics, and carbapenem-resistant pathogen spread. His work spans bacterial genomics, plasmid evolution, phylogenetic clustering, and public health informatics with emphasis on actionable surveillance systems. As Director of the NIHR-funded Global Health Research Unit on Genomic Surveillance of Antimicrobial Resistance, he implements genomic surveillance systems in The Philippines, Colombia, Nigeria, and India. His team develops analytical frameworks linking genomic data with phenotypic and epidemiological information for priority pathogens under national AMR strategies. Key projects include the Epicollect5 platform (>28 million data points across 14,000 projects) and Pathogenwatch for rapid resistance genotype prediction. His laboratory functions as an international hub for genomic epidemiology, working directly with public health agencies to transform genomic data into actionable public health intelligence.

• Software security
• Formal verification
• String analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Yu Fang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Information Management at National Chengchi University's College of Business in Taipei, Taiwan. With a strong academic foundation from National Taiwan University (BS and MS) and a PhD in Computer Science from the University of California, Santa Barbara, Dr. Fang has established herself as a prominent researcher in software security and formal methods, with recent expansion into AI security domains. PhD in Computer Science, University of California, Santa Barbara (2005-2010) MS in Information Management, National Taiwan University (1998-2000) BS in Information Management, National Taiwan University (1994-1998) Dr. Fang's research spans software security, formal verification, and string analysis, with significant contributions to vulnerability detection in web applications, static analysis of mobile applications, and more recently, security and testing of neural networks. Her work bridges theoretical formal methods with practical security applications, particularly in the context of modern software systems and AI technologies. The evolution of her research shows a clear trajectory from traditional software security toward addressing emerging challenges in AI security, including adversarial examples, deepfake detection, and fairness verification in machine learning models. Analysis of Dr. Fang's recent publications reveals a strategic expansion of her research focus. While maintaining her strong foundation in software security and formal methods, she has successfully transitioned into the rapidly evolving field of AI security. Her work now addresses critical challenges such as adversarial example detection using explainability methods (DeepSHAP), concolic testing for neural network fairness verification, and defenses against deepfake attacks. This represents a natural progression from her earlier work on string analysis and vulnerability detection in traditional software systems. Senior Excellent Teacher (10 years) award from National Chengchi University National Science Council (now Ministry of Science and Technology) Research Award Dr. Fang has secured substantial research funding, particularly from Taiwan's Ministry of Science and Technology, with current projects focusing on neural network automated testing and AI security. Her research group maintains active collaborations with both academic and industry partners, particularly in the financial technology sector where security and regulatory compliance are paramount. While specific lab affiliations aren't explicitly mentioned in the provided information, her research profile suggests strong connections to the Software Security Laboratory within the Department of Information Management.

• Developmental Biology
• Zebrafish Genetics
• Neurodevelopment
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Wolfgang Driever is Professor and Chair of the Department of Developmental Biology at the Institute Biology I, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg. He has held this position since 1996 after serving as Assistant Professor of Genetics at Harvard Medical School from 1990. His academic journey began with Biochemistry studies at the Universities of Tübingen and Munich, followed by doctoral research at the Max-Planck-Institute for Developmental Biology under Prof. C. Nüsslein-Volhard. After a postdoc at the University of Oregon, he established his independent research career in developmental mechanisms. Professor Driever has held significant leadership roles including Dean of the Faculty of Biology (2014-2016), Director of the ZBSA Center for Systems Biology (2010-2012), and Coordinator of SFB/CRC592 Signaling Mechanisms in Embryogenesis and Organogenesis (2001-2012). He remains active as a member of the Steering Committee of the Centre for Biological Signalling Studies (BIOSS) Excellence Cluster since 2007. His research primarily focuses on developmental biology using zebrafish as a model organism with key areas including: Genetic regulation of embryonic development Dopaminergic and noradrenergic neuron development Zygotic gene activation mechanisms Cell adhesion and morphogenesis during embryogenesis Neural circuit formation and function Professor Driever's publication record spans decades with high-impact contributions in Science, Nature, and Cell, demonstrating consistent excellence in understanding vertebrate developmental mechanisms. His notable scientific recognition includes: Otto-Hahn Medal of Max-Planck-Society Otto Mangold Award of the German Society for Developmental Biology Professor Driever has significantly contributed to the scientific community as President of the German Society for Developmental Biology (1998-99) and through editorial board service for Development, Developmental Biology, and other leading journals in the field.

• Medical Genetics
• Ophthalmogenetics
• Audiogenetics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Mette Bertelsen Vardrup is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Medicine at the University of Copenhagen and a clinical geneticist at the Department of Clinical Genetics, Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet. She serves as clinical coordinator and leads Ophthalmogenetics and Audiogenetics programs at the hospital, integrating clinical practice with academic research in medical genetics. Her research centers on genetic mechanisms of sensory disorders, with dual focus on hereditary eye conditions (including inherited retinal diseases, optic nerve atrophy, congenital cataracts, and glaucoma) and genetic hearing impairment (both syndromic and non-syndromic forms). This work bridges ophthalmology, audiology, and molecular genetics to develop precision diagnostic approaches for complex sensory disorders. Analysis of her 43 research outputs reveals consistent emphasis on genomic characterization of rare disorders, particularly retinitis pigmentosa variants, optic disc drusen, and achromatopsia. Her recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate methodological integration of whole-genome sequencing, detailed phenotyping, and biomarker discovery across international collaborations, with significant contributions to understanding genotype-phenotype correlations in Danish patient cohorts.

Matt Johnsonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Plant Phylogenomics
• Genome Evolution
• Bioinformatics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Matthew G. Johnson is an Assistant Professor in Biological Sciences at Texas Tech University and Director of the E.L. Reed Herbarium. He holds a B.S. and Ph.D. from Duke University, focusing on plant phylogenomics and the evolution of mosses like Sphagnum. His research integrates fieldwork, bioinformatics (e.g., HybPiper tool development), and computational analysis to study genome evolution, polyploidy, and ecological genetics. His lab bridges field biology and computational methods, emphasizing herbarium specimen use. Johnson collaborates on projects like the Sphagnome Project and contributes to open-source phylogenetic tools. His work spans moss systematics, plant mating systems, and phylogenomic method development, with outreach in STEM education through digitized collections. Education: B.S. and Ph.D. in Biology from Duke University Postdoc: Chicago Botanic Garden (bioinformatics for moss phylogenetics) Labs/Teams: Mossmatters Lab at Texas Tech, E.L. Reed Herbarium Research Themes: Plant phylogenomics, genomic evolution in mosses, bioinformatics tool development, and ecological genetics of peat mosses. His lab focuses on hybridization, polyploidy, and phylogenetic methods using targeted sequencing (Hyb-Seq). Publications: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles on phylogenomics, moss evolution, and bioinformatics tools. Recent work includes studies on allopolyploidy in Physcomitrium and Entosthodon, and the Angiosperms353 universal probe set for flowering plant phylogenomics.

Nomdo Jansoniusمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Glaucoma
• Perimetry
• Optical coherence tomography
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Nomdo Jansonius is Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Medical Sciences and heads the Department of Ophthalmology at the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG). His academic career spans both physics and medicine, with a specialization in glaucoma research and clinical ophthalmology. Jansonius coordinates the EU-funded doctoral network EGRET AAA (2023-2027) and previously led the EGRET and EGRET+ research training programs (2016-2020). He serves as co-editor of Acta Ophthalmologica and sits on the editorial board of Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. Dr. Jansonius's research primarily focuses on glaucoma, perimetry, optical coherence tomography, physiological optics, retinal physiology, and ophthalmic epidemiology . His work bridges fundamental biophysics with clinical applications, particularly in developing diagnostic methods for glaucoma. He leads the Groningen Glaucoma Group and has made significant contributions to understanding visual field defects, vision-related quality of life in glaucoma patients, and the relationship between systemic conditions and ocular diseases. His recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on vision-related quality of life assessment tools, genetic factors in glaucoma, and comparative studies between glaucoma and other neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson's disease. Jansonius frequently collaborates with international research consortia including the European Eye Epidemiology Consortium and the Global Biobank Meta-analysis Initiative. Board of directors member and co-editor, Acta Ophthalmologica Editorial board member, Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science Member, Imaging and Perimetry Society (IPS) Member, European Association for Vision and Eye Research (EVER) Member, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Professor Jansonius has supervised numerous research projects and PhD candidates. His current EU-funded EGRET AAA doctoral network trains early-stage researchers in glaucoma research. His laboratory work combines advanced imaging techniques with visual function assessment to develop better diagnostic and monitoring tools for glaucoma patients. The Groningen Glaucoma Group maintains active collaborations with research institutions worldwide, particularly in genetic studies of glaucoma and comparative analyses of visual field testing methodologies.

Peter Labمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Biology
• Population Genetics
• Ancient DNA Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Peter Lab is led by Professor BM Peter at the University of Rochester and affiliated with the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology (MPI-EVA) in Leipzig. The lab focuses on computational and statistical methods in population genetics, with a particular emphasis on ancient DNA analysis, human evolution, and population structure. Research interests include developing tools for analyzing low-coverage ancient DNA, modeling spatiotemporal population dynamics, and visualizing genetic data. The lab has published influential studies in Science and Nature , including work on Neandertal ancestry in early modern humans and ancient genomes from key archaeological sites. Recent articles highlight advancements in PCA methodologies for population structure inference, contamination estimation in ancient samples, and computational tools like rangeExpansion for demographic modeling. The lab actively recruits postdocs, graduate students, and undergraduates to advance these projects.

• Developmental Biology
• Molecular Genetics
• Embryology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Caroline Hoppe is an Associate Research Scientist in the Genetics Department at Yale School of Medicine, Yale University. She holds a PhD in Developmental and Molecular Biology from the University of Manchester (2019) and a BSc in Biochemistry and Cell Biology from Jacobs University (2015). Her research focuses on developmental genetics, transcriptional regulation, CRISPR technologies, and molecular imaging. She collaborates with prominent researchers such as Antonio Giraldez and Mina Kojima on topics like maternal-to-zygotic transition and embryonic development. Key research areas: Embryology, Drosophila genetics, genomic regulatory elements, and bioinformatics. Notable work includes live imaging techniques for mRNA and transcription dynamics, CRISPR-Cas9 applications, and analysis of BMP signaling gradients. Her publications span developmental biology to cancer genomics, with a focus on molecular mechanisms driving embryonic development and genetic regulation in model organisms. She has contributed to tools like the MS2/MCP system for transcription visualization and GEARs for protein function studies.