جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Shaye J.D. Cohenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Jewish Studies
• Religious Studies
• Ancient History
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Shaye J.D. Cohen is the Nathan Littauer Professor of Hebrew Literature and Philosophy at Harvard University's Department of Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations (NELC). He is currently on leave. Before joining Harvard in 2001, he served as the Samuel Ungerleider Professor of Judaic Studies and Professor of Religious Studies at Brown University, and held roles at the Jewish Theological Seminary, including ordination and serving as Dean of the Graduate School and Shenkman Professor of Jewish History. He earned his Ph.D. in Ancient History with distinction from Columbia University in 1975. His research interrogates the boundaries between Jews and gentiles, and between Judaism and its surrounding cultures. Central questions include the definition of Jewish identity, processes of conversion, gender distinctions within Judaism, and comparisons with other cultural and religious boundaries. His scholarship is widely recognized, with notable works such as Why aren't Jewish Women Circumcised? (2005), From the Maccabees to the Mishnah (1987; 2nd ed. 2006), and The Beginnings of Jewishness (1999). These publications explore topics like ritual practices, socio-religious dynamics, and historical transitions in Jewish communities. Prof. Cohen has been honored with an honorary doctorate from the Jewish Theological Seminary and multiple fellowships. He has also held distinguished visiting roles, including the Croghan Visiting Professorship at Williams College, the Louis Jacobs Lecturer at Oxford University, and the Lady Davis Visiting Professor of Jewish History at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. In addition to his academic work, Cohen has contributed to public education through appearances on PBS ( From Jesus to Christ , Nova ), A&E ( Mysteries of the Bible ), and History Channel programs. His administrative experience includes leadership in graduate education and theological training, reflecting his dual commitment to scholarship and institutional stewardship.

John Baslمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Applied Ethics
• AI Ethics
• Machine Learning Ethics
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John Basl is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Northeastern University and Associate Director of the Northeastern Ethics Institute, where he leads initiatives in AI and data ethics. He holds affiliate roles at Khoury College of Computer Science, the Institute for Experiential AI, and Harvard's Edmond and Lily Safra Center for Ethics. His research focuses on applied ethics, particularly in AI, machine learning, data ethics, and environmental ethics. He is the author of The Death of the Ethic of Life (Oxford UP) and has contributed to interdisciplinary projects on AI governance, including the NSF-funded AI & Data Ethics (AIDE) Graduate Training Program and the National Internet Observatory. His work explores ethical challenges posed by emerging technologies, such as moral obligations to AI systems, transparency in automated decision-making, and the ethical implications of autonomous vehicles. Basl’s research also engages with environmental ethics, addressing questions about species partiality, ecological justice, and the moral status of non-human entities. He actively collaborates with technologists, policymakers, and ethicists to ensure ethical considerations are integrated into technological development. His media engagements include talks on AI ethics at institutions like the University of Toronto and the Web Summit, and articles in outlets like Aeon Magazine. Current projects include grants focused on training the next generation of AI ethics scholars and analyzing the societal impacts of generative AI. Basl advocates for accessible, interdisciplinary approaches to ethics in technology, emphasizing practical solutions to real-world challenges.

Ilana Gershonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Anthropology
• Legal Anthropology
• Linguistic Anthropology
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Ilana Gershon is Professor and Herbert S. Autrey Chair in the Department of Anthropology at Rice University, where she also serves as Director of Graduate Studies and Co-Director of the Program in Science and Technology Studies. Her office is located in Sewall Hall with regular Tuesday office hours. Her research centers on two major theoretical projects: developing a framework for understanding multiple social orders and their porous boundaries, and analyzing neoliberalism as a distinct historical moment of capitalism. Key research areas include political/legal anthropology, linguistic/media anthropology, and the anthropology of work. Gershon's work reveals trends across digital disconnection practices, corporate hiring rituals, pandemic workplace dynamics, and transnational migration. Her publications demonstrate consistent focus on how social boundaries form and dissolve across contexts from Samoan diaspora communities to corporate America. Wenner-Gren Foundation support Social Science Research Council (SSRC) funding National Science Foundation (NSF) funding Stanford Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences fellowship Notre Dame Institute for Advanced Study fellowship She directs the CaMP Anthropology blog and produces the APLA podcast on academic hiring rituals while organizing virtual reading groups for legal/political and linguistic/media anthropology scholars. Her current projects examine workplace governance as private government and the social implications of media technologies.

Junhong Chenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Hybrid Nanomaterials
• 2D Nanomaterials
• Chemical and Biological Sensors
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Junhong Chen is the Crown Family Professor of Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering and Lead Water Strategist at Argonne National Laboratory. His research focuses on hybrid nanomaterials, 2D materials, sensors for chemical/biological molecules, and energy devices. He has pioneered innovations in real-time water sensing and energy storage, with applications in environmental sustainability and healthcare. Chen holds a PhD from the University of Minnesota (2002) and a postdoc from Caltech (2003). He previously directed the NSF Industry-University Cooperative Research Center on Water Equipment & Policy and served as a NSF program director. Education: PhD in Mechanical Engineering (2002, University of Minnesota), Postdoc in Chemical Engineering (2002–2003, Caltech) Research Interests: Nanomaterials, Sensors, Energy Storage, Water Pollution Control Awards: Fellow of National Academy of Inventors, ASME, IAAM Medal, Wisconsin Innovation Award (2016) Chen's lab group develops nanosensors and energy devices using molecular engineering, with a focus on scalable manufacturing and AI integration. Recent work includes graphene-based sensors for real-time water monitoring and novel battery technologies. His research also addresses global challenges like PFAS contamination and sustainable manufacturing.

Gustaaf H. Brooijmansمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Particle Physics
• Nuclear Physics
• High-Energy Physics
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Gustaaf H. Brooijmans serves as Professor of Physics and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Physics at Columbia University, where he leads experimental research in high-energy particle physics with a focus on discovering phenomena beyond the Standard Model. Education: Ph.D. in Physics, Université catholique de Louvain, Belgium (1998) Research Interests: Prof. Brooijmans specializes in experimental searches for new physics through the ATLAS experiment at CERN's Large Hadron Collider, with significant contributions to the High-Luminosity LHC detector upgrade. His work encompasses baryon number violation studies and participation in the NNbar experiment at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, targeting fundamental symmetries in particle interactions. His research bridges theoretical predictions with cutting-edge detector development in nuclear and particle physics. Awards: No scientific awards were documented in the provided source material Advising and Grants: As Director of Graduate Studies, Prof. Brooijmans oversees Columbia's physics graduate program and mentors students in experimental particle physics. While specific grant details are unlisted, his active involvement in major international collaborations (ATLAS, NNbar) indicates substantial research funding from agencies supporting high-energy physics infrastructure. Labs and Teams: Prof. Brooijmans is a core member of the ATLAS collaboration at CERN, contributing to data analysis and detector development for the High-Luminosity LHC upgrade. He also co-develops the NNbar experiment at ESS Lund, which investigates proton-antiproton oscillations to test baryon number conservation.

Suzy Angerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Victorian Literature
• Nineteenth-Century Literature
• Science and Technology Studies
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Suzy Anger serves as an Associate Professor and MA Advisor in the Department of English Language and Literatures within the Faculty of Arts at the University of British Columbia. Her academic work bridges literary studies with the history of science, focusing on how Victorian literature engaged with contemporary scientific thought. Dr. Anger received her BA from the University of California, Berkeley, followed by her MA and PhD from the University of Washington. Her educational background established the foundation for her interdisciplinary approach that connects literary analysis with scientific and philosophical inquiry. Her research primarily explores Victorian literature in relation to nineteenth-century science, psychology, and philosophy. Currently, she investigates Victorian fiction and nineteenth-century theories of consciousness, examining novels by Thomas Hardy, Charles Dickens, George Gissing, and Sarah Grand across genres including ghost fiction and scientific romance. Her scholarly work demonstrates how literary texts engaged with emerging scientific concepts of the period, particularly in the areas of mind sciences, hermeneutics, and technological understanding. She has particular expertise in how literary works processed scientific developments related to consciousness, automatism, and the relationship between humans and machines. Her publication record reveals a consistent trajectory of scholarship examining the intersection of Victorian literature and scientific thought, with recent work increasingly focused on theories of consciousness, literary automatism, and the philosophical implications of scientific developments in the nineteenth century. Her research demonstrates how literary works served as laboratories for exploring complex scientific concepts before they were fully developed in scientific discourse. Sonya Rudikoff Prize for the best first book in Victorian Studies (2006) Killam Teaching Prize, University of British Columbia (2018) Newhouse Center Faculty Fellowship, Wellesley College (2006-2007) SSHRC Faculty Research Grant (2005-2008) American Council of Learned Societies Fellowship (2000-2001) National Endowment for the Humanities Stipend (1999) As an academic leader, Dr. Anger has served as president of the Northeast Victorian Studies Association and was former co-chair of UBC's interdisciplinary graduate program in Science and Technology Studies. Her research has been supported by multiple prestigious fellowships and grants from major funding bodies including the American Council of Learned Societies, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. Her editorial work on collections like 'Victorian Science as Cultural Authority' and 'Victorian Automata' has helped shape contemporary scholarship in the field. Through her editorial projects and interdisciplinary collaborations, Dr. Anger has been instrumental in developing the field of Science and Technology Studies within literary scholarship. Her work with colleagues across disciplines has created important spaces for examining how literature processes scientific and technological change, particularly in historical contexts where such changes were rapidly transforming society's understanding of itself.

• Mathematics
• Spectral Geometry
• Differential Geometry
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Dr. Ruth E Gornet is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Texas at Arlington. She holds a PhD from Washington University and specializes in spectral geometry, differential geometry, and topology. Her research focuses on isospectral manifolds, nilmanifolds, and the application of spectral theory to geometric problems. She has received multiple teaching awards, including the Outstanding Honors College Faculty Award and Professor of the Year honors from the MAA undergraduate program. Her research interests include: Spectral geometry and isospectrality Differential geometry of nilmanifolds Length spectrum analysis Mathematical education and curriculum development Dr. Gornet's publications predominantly explore spectral invariants in Riemannian geometry, with recent work focusing on magnetic geodesics and eta invariants. Her articles demonstrate consistent engagement with high-dimensional topology and computational spectral methods. She has received significant recognition for her work: Alumni Hall of Honor (2023, 2019) Teaching Recognition by FLOC (2019, 2012) Outstanding Honors College Faculty Award (2017) Professor of the Year (2015, 2013) Dr. Gornet actively mentors graduate students, chairing dissertation committees and supervising PhD candidates in spectral geometry. She has secured multiple NSF grants for undergraduate education enhancement, including SURGE and GAANN fellowships, totaling over $4M in funding.

Shannon Takala Harrisonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Malaria Genomics
• Molecular Epidemiology
• Antimalarial Drug Resistance
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Shannon Takala Harrison is Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology & Public Health at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, where she serves as Associate Director for CARTI Training Tracks and heads the Genomic Epidemiology Unit within the Malaria Research Program. Her research deciphers molecular mechanisms of malaria parasite evolution and transmission. Education: Ph.D. in Molecular Epidemiology, University of Maryland School of Medicine (2006) B.S. in Zoology, Brigham Young University (1999) Her NIH-supported program investigates genetic determinants of antimalarial drug resistance, parasite population genomics, and molecular epidemiology of malaria. Seminal work identified artemisinin resistance mutations in Southeast Asia and established frameworks for tracking resistance spread. Current projects analyze parasite migration patterns and identify novel resistance markers to partner drugs. Recent publications characterize genomic diversity in Plasmodium populations and identify transporter mutations affecting piperaquine sensitivity. Her research combines field studies in malaria-endemic regions with advanced genomic analyses to inform elimination strategies. Awards and Honors: Outstanding Graduate Mentor Award (2014) Director of Central Intelligence's Exceptional Intelligence Analyst Program (1992, 2004) ACM Recognition of Service Award (2003) UNO Faculty Service Learning Award (2011) She leads population genomic studies across Southeast Asia and Africa through collaborations with the Institute for Genome Sciences. As Track Leader for the Molecular Epidemiology graduate program, she mentors doctoral students investigating genetic epidemiology approaches to global health challenges.

Jeff Sheaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• STEM Education
• Art Education
• Educational Studies
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Jeff Shea is an Instructor in the Department of Education at Tufts University, located in Paige Hall. He holds a Doctorate of Education from Northeastern University (2013), a Master of Education from Endicott College (2008), and a Bachelor of Arts from Tulane University (2000). His academic work is closely tied to the department's programs, including BA/BS in Education (co-major), Fifth-Year Master's Programs in Art Education and STEM Education, and advanced degrees in Museum Education and School Psychology. While specific research interests are not detailed, his involvement with STEM and art education suggests a focus on pedagogical innovation and interdisciplinary learning. Education: PhD: Northeastern University, 2013 MA: Endicott College, 2008 BA: Tulane University, 2000 Jeff contributes to Tufts' educational initiatives through program development and teaching, particularly in undergraduate and graduate pathways that bridge theory and practice. His role supports Tufts' mission to integrate academic rigor with real-world applications.

Vahe Permzadianمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Industrial-Organizational Psychology
• Organizational Behavior
• Work Motivation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Vahe Permzadian is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological Science at Missouri University of Science and Technology, where he has been employed since 2020. Prior to this position, he served as a Lecturer of Management in the School of Business and Economics at the State University of New York at Plattsburgh for one year. His academic background includes a Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from the University at Albany, State University of New York. Education Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from University at Albany, State University of New York M.A. in Experimental Psychology from Brooklyn College, City University of New York B.A. in Psychology from Queens College, City University of New York Research Interests Dr. Permzadian's research focuses on three key domains: adjustment and socialization of organizational newcomers, goal setting and motivation in work and achievement settings, and scholarship of teaching and learning. His work bridges industrial-organizational psychology with educational psychology, examining how psychological principles apply to both workplace and academic settings. He has conducted extensive research on assessment formats, open educational resources, and the relationship between personality traits and performance outcomes, with particular attention to motivational processes and their impact on individual achievement. Publication Trends Dr. Permzadian's recent publications show a strong methodological emphasis on meta-analyses and systematic reviews examining educational interventions and psychological processes. His work spans both organizational psychology (focusing on workplace motivation, social efficacy, and personality) and educational psychology (focusing on student learning, assessment formats, and educational resources). A notable trend is his investigation of how test formats (closed-book vs. open-book) affect learning outcomes, as well as the impact of open educational resources on student achievement, reflecting his commitment to evidence-based educational practices. Teaching Dr. Permzadian has taught a comprehensive range of courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels since 2013, including Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Organizational Psychology, Principles of Statistics, Psychology of Personality, Introduction to Psychology, Principles of Management and Organizational Behavior, Human Resource Management, and Training and Development. His teaching portfolio demonstrates expertise across core psychology domains and business applications, with many courses taught repeatedly over multiple years, indicating established curriculum development and instructional expertise.

Nazli Goharianمشاهده پروفایل

استاد بالینی

• Information Retrieval
• Text Mining
• Natural Language Processing
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Nazli Goharian is a Clinical Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University and Associate Director of the Information Retrieval Lab. She holds a PhD from Florida Institute of Technology and joined Georgetown in 2010 after industry experience and previous academic positions at Illinois Institute of Technology. Education: PhD Computer Science, Florida Institute of Technology (2001) MSc Computer Science, George Mason University (1995) BSc Computer Science, Dortmund University (1992) Her research spans information retrieval, text mining, and natural language processing with applications in health/medical domains. She focuses on developing computational methods for medical search, mental health analysis from social media, clinical text summarization, and adverse drug reaction detection. Her recent publications (2020-2016) predominantly focus on neural ranking models, transformer architectures for document retrieval, and clinical NLP applications. Notable trends include work on BERT-based re-ranking, zero-shot multilingual retrieval, and ontology-aware medical summarization. Awards & Honors: EMNLP 2017 Best Long Paper Award COLING 2018 Honorable Mention & Area Chair Favorite Julia Beveridge Award for Faculty (IIT, 2009) Multiple Teaching Excellence Awards (2002-2007) Research Leadership: She has supervised 6 PhD students to completion with placements at leading institutions. Secured over $500,000 in research funding from NSF, Adobe, and international partners. Founded the Semi-Annual Graduate Research Presentation Days at Georgetown and served as Program Chair for ECIR 2024. She leads the Information Retrieval Lab which focuses on developing novel algorithms for efficient document retrieval, cross-lingual search, and specialized applications in healthcare text analysis.

Young-Hoon Ahnمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Chemical Biology
• Cysteine Proteomics
• Redox Signaling
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Young-Hoon Ahn is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Drexel University, serving as Chair of the Chemistry Graduate Program Committee. His research focuses on cysteine-based redox signaling in physiology and diseases, particularly using chemical tools to study glutathionylation. He holds a PhD from New York University and has held academic positions at Wayne State University and Drexel University since 2012. Education: PhD (2007, NYU), MS (2001, POSTECH), BS (1999, POSTECH). Postdoctoral training at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (2008-2012). Research Interests: Development of chemical probes for glutathione biology, functional studies of protein glutathionylation in cancer and cardiovascular systems, and covalent small-molecule inhibitors targeting cysteine residues. His interdisciplinary approach combines synthetic chemistry, proteomics, bioinformatics, and mouse models. Publications emphasize glutathionylation mechanisms in cellular stress and disease, with recent work on E-cadherin stability, cardiomyocyte biology, and SMYD2 regulation. His lab employs clickable glutathione strategies and bioorthogonal chemistry for redox proteomics.

Ronald D. Haynesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Numerical Analysis
• Partial Differential Equations
• Optimization Algorithms
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Ronald D. Haynes is a Full Professor and Chair of Scientific Computing Graduate Programs in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Memorial University of Newfoundland. He leads research in numerical methods for PDEs and industrial-scale optimization problems. His work develops advanced domain decomposition techniques, adaptive mesh methods, and parallel computing approaches for solving complex physical systems. Applications include modeling pitting corrosion of materials, predicting rock strength for drilling optimization, and simulating multiphase fluid flows in porous media. Recent publications demonstrate innovations in mesh adaptation, parallel algorithms, and machine learning applications for industrial problems. Collaborative projects have addressed reservoir simulation, drill bit analysis, and corrosion prediction through integrated computational approaches. Professor Haynes has received the President's Award for Outstanding Research (2018) and Dean of Science Distinguished Teaching Award (2017). He serves as Co-editor-in-chief of the CAIMS Mathematics in Science and Industry Journal and was President-Elect of the Canadian Applied and Industrial Mathematics Society (2023-2025). He maintains active doctoral supervision with current research groups focusing on domain decomposition methods, closest point algorithms, and optimization techniques. Industry partnerships include projects with ExxonMobil and Global Maritime addressing drilling optimization and mooring design challenges.

Jakub Kostalمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computational Chemistry
• Green Chemistry
• Predictive Toxicology
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Jakub Kostal is an Associate Professor of Chemistry and Director of the MS Environmental and Green Chemistry Program at George Washington University. He leads the Kostal Research Group, focusing on computational chemistry, green chemistry, and predictive toxicology. His work aims to develop computer models to predict chemical toxicity and design safer, sustainable chemicals. Education: PhD from Yale University (2012), B.A. from Middlebury College (2006). He collaborates with the Lapkin Group at the University of Cambridge on sustainable process engineering using AI. His research team includes graduate students Jillian Brejnik, Diana Garnica Acevedo, and Geetesh Devineni. Research interests center on reducing chemical hazards through computational methods, including predicting environmental persistence, optimizing chemical reactions for sustainability, and advancing machine learning tools for toxicity prediction. His team’s contributions include refining models for pesticide safety and designing bio-based alternatives. Publications highlight advancements in quantum mechanics modeling, in silico toxicity prediction, and sustainable chemical design. He actively engages with policymakers, including speaking at the White House on sustainable chemistry strategies.

Angela Kellyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Equity in STEM Education
• Quantum Information Science and Technology (QIST) Education
• Reformed Teaching Practices in Undergraduate Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Angela Kelly is a Professor of Physics and Science Education at Stony Brook University and serves as Associate Director of the Institute for STEM Education. She leads the MAT Physics Program, which ranks among the top U.S. producers of physics teachers. Dr. Kelly holds a Ph.D. in Science Education from Teachers College, Columbia University (2006), and has received awards including the SUNY Chancellor’s Excellence in Teaching Award (2015-2016). Her research focuses on equity in STEM education, quantum information science (QIST) outreach, and reformed teaching practices. Current NSF-funded projects include QuEST (Quantum Education for Students and Teachers) and the International Year of Quantum (IYQ) Conferences, advancing QIST education for underserved populations. She also investigates online laboratory learning efficacy, particularly following the pandemic's shift to remote instruction. Dr. Kelly’s work bridges university and K-12 education, collaborating with institutions like Brookhaven National Laboratory. Her initiatives, such as the MAT Physics Program’s PhysTEC 5+ Award (2023), highlight her commitment to teacher preparation. Research outcomes include over 200 high school students and 70 teachers engaged in QIST outreach programs. Grants total $2M, emphasizing equity in STEM access and diversifying the QIST workforce. Education : Ph.D. in Science Education, Teachers College, Columbia University (2006) Grants : NSF DRL 2148467 (QuEST), NSF DRL-2414742 (IYQ Conferences), NSF DUE-2142587 (Online Labs) Awards : SUNY Chancellor’s Award (2015-16), Provost’s Faculty Recognition Award (2010) Her research explores sociocognitive influences on STEM participation and addresses systemic barriers through innovative programs. The IYQ Conferences (2025) aim to replicate QIST education models nationwide.