جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Nicholas Shapiroمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental Science
• Anthropology
• Environmental Health
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Nicholas Shapiro is an Associate Professor in the Department of Society & Genetics at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), within the School of Life Sciences. His multidisciplinary research focuses on chemical contamination, climate change, and environmental justice, often collaborating with communities impacted by environmental hazards. He co-founded the Environmental Data and Governance Initiative (EDGI) in 2016 and leads a lab examining environmental health in carceral institutions. DPhil, Anthropology, University of Oxford MPhil, Medical Anthropology, University of Oxford BA, Global Public Health and Anthropology, Bard College Shapiro's research spans environmental health, carceral geography, and toxic exposures. He designs interventions like bio-phyto air remediation systems and smartphone-based formaldehyde testing apps. His work critiques environmental governance and regulatory policies, particularly during the Trump administration, and explores intersections between settler-colonialism, climate change, and the concept of "toxic homes." His recent publications highlight environmental justice in prisons, smartphone-based pollution monitoring, and the sociopolitical impacts of data governance. These works emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, blending technology, anthropology, and public health to address systemic environmental inequities. Scientific Awards 2017 Outstanding Contribution to Making and Doing, Society for the Social Studies of Science 2017 J. Franklin Jameson Archival Advocacy Award, Society of American Archivists 2015 Cultural Horizons Prize, Society for Cultural Anthropology Shapiro co-founded EDGI and collaborates with communities on grassroots environmental monitoring. His lab develops tools for air quality assessment and investigates health disparities in carceral settings, merging activism with scientific rigor to advocate for policy reforms.

Karl Koenigمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Orthopaedic Surgery
• Joint Replacement Surgery
• Hip and Knee Arthritis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Karl Koenig, M.D., M.S., serves as Professor in the Department of Surgery and Perioperative Care at Dell Medical School, The University of Texas at Austin, while also holding leadership roles as Executive Director of the Musculoskeletal Institute and Program Director for the Joseph Miles Abell Jr., M.D., Clinical Fellowship in Orthopaedic Surgery. His academic credentials include an M.D. from Baylor College of Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery residency at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (2009), Adult Reconstruction fellowship at Stanford University Medical Center (2010), and an M.S. in evaluative clinical sciences from the Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice. Dr. Koenig specializes in complex hip and knee arthritis management, primary and revision joint replacement, periprosthetic fracture treatment, and prosthetic joint infections. His research integrates clinical practice with cost-effectiveness analysis and patient outcomes measurement, focusing on musculoskeletal care accessibility and integrated practice unit development for lower extremity conditions. Fellow of the American Orthopaedic Association Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Fellow of the American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons As Fellowship Program Director, he mentors orthopaedic surgery trainees while co-leading the lower extremity integrated practice unit with Dr. Kevin Bozic. His community initiatives specifically target improved musculoskeletal care access for underserved Austin populations facing healthcare barriers. Through the Musculoskeletal Institute, he drives cross-disciplinary collaboration in clinical innovation, research translation, and value-based care models for musculoskeletal conditions across Central Texas.

• Psychological Trauma
• Mental Health
• Disaster Response
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Sarah Lowe, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at Yale School of Public Health, with secondary appointments in the Department of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine and Yale School of Nursing. She is also affiliated with the Yale Institute for Global Health, Yale Stress Center, and Women's Health Research at Yale. Dr. Lowe earned her AB in Psychology from Harvard University (2003), followed by an MA (2008) and PhD (2012) in Clinical Psychology from the University of Massachusetts Boston. She completed a predoctoral fellowship at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical College and a postdoctoral fellowship in the Psychiatric Epidemiology Training program at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health (2014). Her research program focuses on the long-term mental health consequences of traumatic events across multiple ecological levels, examining how disasters, genocide, and mass violence affect mental health, physical health, social relationships, and economic wellbeing. Dr. Lowe employs diverse methodologies including structural equation modeling, latent growth curve analysis, geospatial modeling, and qualitative analysis. Her work often centers on vulnerable populations including survivors of Hurricane Katrina, Rwandan genocide survivors, people with disabilities, and racial/ethnic minorities. Dr. Lowe's recent publications reveal a strong focus on climate change and mental health, examining how extreme weather events impact psychological wellbeing across different populations. Her research shows evolving trends from disaster-specific studies toward broader investigations of trauma mechanisms and resilience factors across various contexts, with increasing attention to health disparities and social justice issues. Award for Outstanding Contribution to Trauma Psychology by an Early Career Psychologist (American Psychological Association, 2022) Robins/Guze Early Career Award (American Psychopathological Association, 2021) Wendy U. and Thomas C. Naratil Pioneer Award (Yale Women's Health Research Program, 2020) Chancellor's Distinguished Dissertation Award in the Social Sciences (University of Massachusetts Boston, 2013) Faculty Council Award for Research Excellence (Weill Cornell Medical College, 2012) Dr. Lowe serves on the Connecticut Governor's Council on Climate Change and the Scientific Oversight Committee for the Aliso Canyon Disaster Health Research Study. Her grant-funded research supports community-based investigations into trauma and resilience across diverse settings, including collaborations in American Samoa and Rwanda. She serves as an investigator in the WHRY Pilot Project Program, examining women's health issues through a trauma-informed lens. Dr. Lowe leads the Trauma and Mental Health (TMH) Lab at Yale, which employs interdisciplinary approaches to understand trauma responses and resilience mechanisms. Her lab collaborates with community organizations to ensure research addresses real-world needs and translates into practical interventions for trauma-affected populations.

Susan Jebbمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Public Health Policy
• Nutritional Epidemiology
• Obesity Prevention
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Susan Jebb is a leading academic in diet and population health at the University of Oxford, holding dual roles as Professor of Diet and Population Health in the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences and Senior Research Fellow at Jesus College. She chairs the Food Standards Agency and has held influential advisory roles including the UK Government’s Foresight Report on Obesity and Public Health England’s Obesity Review Group. Her research focuses on dietary interventions for obesity prevention, behavioral change strategies in primary care, and translating scientific evidence into public health policy. Education: BSc (University of Surrey, 1986) and PhD (University of Cambridge, 1990). Early career included roles at the MRC Dunn Nutrition Unit and MRC Human Nutrition Research before moving to Oxford in 2013. Research Interests: Behavioral interventions for weight management, policy impacts on dietary behavior, and obesity-related chronic diseases. Her group conducts randomized controlled trials to improve healthcare practices and public health strategies. Notable contributions include developing school food standards and shaping hospital food policies. Awards: Awarded OBE (2008) for services to public health. Teaching and Advising: Co-leads the nutrition module in the MSc in Global Health Sciences. Supervises DPhil students in primary care and population health. Leads large-scale trials such as the NHS Diabetes Remission Programme. Public Engagement: Active in media (e.g., BBC documentaries) and collaborates with public panels to co-design research studies.

Lobsang Tenzin Negiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Tibetan Buddhism
• Compassion Science
• Contemplative Practices
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Lobsang Tenzin Negi is a Teaching Professor in Emory University’s Department of Religion and Executive Director of the Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion-Based Ethics (Emory Compassion Center). He leads initiatives integrating Tibetan Buddhist contemplative practices with modern scientific research, including developing programs like Cognitively-Based Compassion Training (CBCT®), the Emory-Tibet Science Initiative (ETSI), and the SEE Learning® framework. Born in a Himalayan region, he holds a PhD from Emory University and a Geshe Lharampa degree from Drepung Loseling Monastery. His work bridges contemplative science, education, and global ethics, emphasizing compassion as essential for human flourishing. Education: PhD, Emory University, 1999 (interdisciplinary dissertation on Buddhist and Western approaches to emotions) Geshe Lharampa, Drepung Loseling Monastic University, 1994 (highest Tibetan monastic degree) MA, Institute for Buddhist Dialectics, 1984 Research & Programs: Compassion Science: Examines compassion’s effects on mental/physical health and social well-being through CBCT®. ETSI: Develops modern science curricula for Tibetan monastics, training them as educators and researchers. SEE Learning®: Global K-12/Higher Ed framework for social, emotional, and ethical education. Mind-Body Sciences Program: Offers study abroad courses in India, integrating Tibetan Buddhism with Western science. Recent Article Trends: Focus on compassion’s applications in healthcare (PTSD, depression, HIV), education (SEL frameworks), and interdisciplinary mind-body research. Studies emphasize measurable impacts on neurology, immune response, and behavioral outcomes. Awards & Honors: While no specific prizes are listed, his leadership roles and global partnerships (e.g., with His Holiness the Dalai Lama) reflect recognition in contemplative science and intercultural education. Grants & Advising: Oversees multi-year initiatives like Tibet Week and the Emory-Tibet Partnership renewal. Advises on global compassion programs and collaborates with institutions like the Piramal Foundation in India. Labs/Teams: Directs the Emory Compassion Center and collaborates with Drepung Loseling Monastery, Emory’s Institute of Tibetan Studies, and international partners to advance compassion-based research and education.

• Machine Learning
• Natural Language Processing
• Medical Informatics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stefan Riezler is a full professor of Statistical Natural Language Processing at Heidelberg University's Department of Computational Linguistics (since 2010), affiliated with the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science. Prior to this, he worked in Silicon Valley at Xerox PARC and Google Research. He holds a PhD in Computational Linguistics from the University of Tübingen (1998) and conducted postdoctoral research at Brown University (1999). His research spans machine learning, NLP, and medical informatics, focusing on interactive statistical learning. He co-leads the Interdisciplinary Center for Scientific Computing (IWR) and serves on the editorial boards of Computational Linguistics and Transactions of the Association for Computational Linguistics . Key research areas include neural machine translation, healthcare AI (e.g., sepsis prediction), data augmentation, and reproducibility in ML. He develops tools like JoeyNMT and explores ethical challenges in clinical machine learning. Notable recent work includes advancements in time series analysis, multimodal interfaces (e.g., NLMaps for OpenStreetMap), and ethical frameworks addressing validity in healthcare ML. His publications emphasize practical applications of NLP in healthcare, speech translation, and cross-lingual systems. Grants and collaborations include interdisciplinary projects on medical data science and training next-gen NLP researchers. He actively contributes to open-source toolkits and reproducible research practices.

Ben Liمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Combinatorics
• Theoretical Computer Science
• Combinatorial Design Theory
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Ben Li is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Manitoba, Faculty of Science. His research focuses on combinatorics and theoretical computer science, including combinatorial design theory (e.g., Steiner triple systems, BIBDs, difference sets), graph theory, and algorithm design for combinatorial optimization problems. He also explores approximation algorithms for NP-Hard problems and subclasses of such problems with polynomial solutions. Dr. Li teaches a wide range of courses, including COMP 1010 (Introduction to Computer Science), COMP 2080 (Analysis of Algorithms), and advanced graduate courses like COMP 7720 on approximation algorithms and combinatorial optimization. His academic contributions span both theoretical computer science and interdisciplinary archaeological studies, as reflected in his publications. His recent work includes studies on ostrich eggshell beads' role in prehistoric social networks, archaeological site analysis in southern Africa, and medical education reforms in Canada. While his primary research aligns with computer science theory, his published articles also highlight interdisciplinary interests in anthropology, archaeology, and healthcare policy.

Sujan Kumar Royمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Sujan Kumar Roy is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Michigan Technological University. He holds a Ph.D. in Machine Learning with Computer Engineering and Signal Processing from Griffith University, Australia, and has earned multiple academic distinctions, including the 'Award of Excellence in the Research Thesis' and consideration for the 'Chancellor's Medal for Excellence in Ph.D. Thesis 2021.' Dr. Roy's teaching focuses on Computational Intelligence, Foundations of Data Science, Machine Learning, Data Mining, and Introduction to Data Science. His research explores applications of AI, ML, and Data Science in Cybersecurity, Medical Image Analysis, Healthcare Systems, and Speech Enhancement. He has contributed extensively to speech enhancement techniques, integrating Kalman filters with machine learning and deep learning approaches. Recent research trends in his publications emphasize the development of robust algorithms for speech enhancement in noisy environments, fusion datasets for hate speech detection, and adaptive filtering methods. His work bridges signal processing and AI, aiming to improve real-time system performance and noise robustness. Awards: Award of Excellence in the Research Thesis Consideration for Chancellor's Medal for Excellence in Ph.D. Thesis 2021 In teaching, Dr. Roy emphasizes foundational concepts and their practical applications. His grants and collaborations focus on advancing AI-driven solutions for healthcare and cybersecurity challenges. He is affiliated with the Department of Computer Science at Michigan Tech, contributing to both academic and research missions.

Beatrice Piccoliمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Organizational Behavior
• Human Resource Management
• Employee Well-being
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Beatrice Piccoli is a Lecturer in Human Resource Management at the University of Essex's Essex Business School since September 2017. She holds a joint PhD in Work and Organizational Psychology from the Universities of Verona (Italy) and Leuven (Belgium). Her research focuses on job insecurity, employee well-being, leadership, and organizational behavior. She has been affiliated with KU Leuven's Research Group on Work, Organizational and Personnel Psychology since her postdoctoral role funded by the EU's Horizon 2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Grant (2015–2017). Additional affiliations include a visiting scholar position at St. John’s University (New York, 2016) through the COOPERINT grant and a researcher role at the University of Verona (2016). Educational Background: PhD in Work and Organizational Psychology (2015): Joint program between University of Verona and KU Leuven MSc in Management of Training Services (2011): University of Verona Postdoctoral Researcher at KU Leuven (2015–2017): Funded by EU Horizon 2020 Research Interests: Beatrice explores the impact of job insecurity on organizational outcomes (e.g., performance, discretionary behaviors), employee well-being, and household dynamics. She also investigates mindfulness in high-stress professions, proactive personality traits among older workers, and the role of leadership in change management. Her work integrates social exchange theory, psychological contract theory, and cross-cultural perspectives. Grants & Awards: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship (EU Horizon 2020, 2015–2017) COOPERINT Internationalization Grant (University of Verona, 2016) Banco Popolare Funding for Aging & Well-being Research (2015) Teaching & Supervision: Dr. Piccoli teaches Human Resource Management modules at Essex Business School, focusing on organizational behavior and employee relations. She supports postgraduate research students in areas aligned with her expertise, such as job insecurity and workplace psychology. Labs & Collaborations: She collaborates with KU Leuven's Work and Organizational Psychology group and maintains ties with institutions in Italy and the U.S., emphasizing interdisciplinary research on workplace well-being and policy interventions.

Laurel Youngمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Music Therapy
• Social Gerontology
• Palliative Care
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Dr. Laurel Young is a Professor in the Department of Creative Arts Therapies at Concordia University, specializing in music therapy with a focus on gerontology, palliative care, and neurodiverse populations. She holds certifications in the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music (FAMI) and has over 23 years of clinical experience across geriatrics/dementia, oncology, HIV care, and developmental disabilities. Her roles have included Professional Leader of Creative Arts Therapies at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and teaching positions at Wilfrid Laurier University and Temple University. Dr. Young’s research spans multicultural competence in therapy, ethical frameworks, and the intersection of music with health and well-being. Key themes include end-of-life care for dementia patients, singing groups for autistic adults, and bereavement support through music. She has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and books, including editorial leadership for Barcelona Publishers’ Qualitative Inquiries in Music Therapy Monograph Series (2012–2013). Her work emphasizes bridging research and clinical practice, with a focus on marginalized groups such as older adults, individuals with disabilities, and those facing chronic illnesses. Awards include the 2014 CAMT Research & Publications Award and teaching accolades from Wilfrid Laurier and Temple Universities. Current projects explore AI-assisted therapeutic technologies and community-based music interventions.

Heather Lipfordمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Usable Security
• Privacy
• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Heather Lipford is a Professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte), affiliated with the College of Computing and Informatics. Her research focuses on Usable Security and Privacy , bridging Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and cybersecurity. She explores privacy challenges in smart homes, mobile apps, and community-driven security practices. Key research areas include: Smart home access control and cross-boundary sharing User perceptions of wearable and fitness data privacy Community oversight mechanisms for digital security SMiShing susceptibility and mobile security behaviors Her work emphasizes practical solutions for everyday security challenges, such as designing apps like Mi casa es su casa and CO-OPS to facilitate secure sharing and oversight. Recent studies analyze demographic factors in phishing susceptibility and the role of extended family in mobile security management. Notable grants include the NSF-funded REU Site: Smart and Secure Future Computing and the CyberCorps® Scholarship Program. She leads the UNC Charlotte HCI/InDe Lab , which focuses on interdisciplinary security and privacy research. Her contributions span over 50 publications since 2010, addressing topics like secure programming education, vulnerability detection, and privacy in social media platforms.

Emmanuel Kabengele Mpingaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Health and Human Rights
• Global Health
• Public Health
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Emmanuel Kabengele Mpinga is a Professor at the Institute of Global Health (ISG) within the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Geneva. He leads the Division of Health and Human Rights, focusing on four core research areas: identifying rights violations impacting public health, clarifying the epistemology of health-human rights links, developing global surveillance indicators for health rights implementation, and designing intervention strategies. His work is part of an international network led by Harvard University and collaborates with institutions like Geneva University Hospitals (HUG). Education & Roles: Holds a Doctorate in Health Systems Policies, Masters in Public Health, and certifications in Health Administration and Human Rights. He has held an Swiss School of Public Health+ assistant professorship (2008-2012) and advises UN agencies, governments, and NGOs on human rights and public health. His research spans over two decades, addressing topics like Noma disease, economic costs of torture, and female genital mutilation. Research Interests: Interdisciplinary projects include the SNIS-funded Noma research initiative (2019-2021) to globalize Noma as a neglected disease, costing models for health rights violations, and human rights frameworks in AI-driven healthcare. His work emphasizes socio-economic impacts of health inequities and policy advocacy. Grants & Collaborations: Active in projects funded by Swiss Network for International Studies (SNIS), Northumbria University, and Danish Institute against Torture (Dignity). Collaborates with WHO, UN agencies, and global health networks. Leads training programs in health and human rights across Francophone Africa through e-learning platforms. Labs/Teams: Heads the Health and Human Rights Division at ISG, coordinating international research networks. Supervises PhD students (e.g., Krystel Ouaijan on malnutrition, Joshua Galjour on HIV/AIDS and political instability).

Emilia Vann Yarosonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Supply Chain Management
• Sustainability
• Artificial Intelligence in Supply Chains
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Emilia Vann Yaroson is a Lecturer in Operations and Supply Chain Management at the Sheffield University Management School (The University of Sheffield). She holds a PhD in Operations and Information Management from the University of Bradford, an MSc in Business and Financial Economics from the University of Greenwich, and a PgCHE (Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education). Her research focuses on leveraging emerging technologies (AI, blockchain, cloud computing, digital twins) to enhance supply chain resilience and sustainability, particularly aligned with UN SDGs related to healthcare access, environmental protection, and poverty reduction. Research Interests Pharmaceutical supply chains and resilience strategies Circular economy integration in supply chains Impact of Industry 4.0/5.0 technologies on sustainable operations Healthcare operations and quality improvement Artificial intelligence-driven decision-making in supply chains Teaching She teaches operations management, supply chain analytics, and related modules across undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including executive education. Her teaching aligns with the school’s Triple Crown accreditation, positioning it among global elite management schools. Research Group She is part of the Operations Management and Decision Sciences group, contributing to interdisciplinary projects on supply chain innovation and sustainability. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks (e.g., Complex Adaptive Systems) with practical applications in healthcare and manufacturing sectors.

Jiebo Luoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Vision
• Natural Language Processing
• Machine Learning
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jiebo Luo is the Albert Arendt Hopeman Professor of Engineering and Professor of Computer Science at the Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, University of Rochester. He holds a PhD and has been affiliated with the Department of Computer Science since 2011, following a 15-year career at Kodak Research. His research spans computer vision, natural language processing, machine learning, data mining, computational social science, and digital health. Luo is an ACM Fellow, AAAI Fellow, IEEE Fellow, SPIE Fellow, and IAPR Fellow. Education: PhD (specific discipline not explicitly stated in text). Research interests include computer vision, machine learning, data mining, social media analysis, biomedical informatics, human-computer interaction, and ubiquitous computing. He co-authored the book Deep Neural Network for Medical Image Computing: Principles and Applications (Elsevier, 2022). His work has led to nearly 600 technical papers and 90+ U.S. patents. Research Trends: Recent work focuses on large language models (LLMs), multimodal systems, AI-driven social media analysis, and healthcare applications. Key areas include bias analysis in political simulations, video understanding, and benchmark development for AI-generated content evaluation. His research bridges theoretical advancements with practical applications in healthcare, social sciences, and multimedia systems. Awards: ACM SIGMM Technical Achievement Award (2021), IEEE Region 1 Technological Innovation Award (2018), Eastman Innovation Award (2004), and multiple best-paper recognitions at top conferences. Service & Leadership: Served as program co-chair for ACM Multimedia 2010, IEEE CVPR 2012, ACM ICMR 2016, and IEEE ICIP 2017. Currently Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Transactions on Multimedia (2020–2022). Editorial board roles include several IEEE Transactions journals and conferences. Labs & Teams: Leads research groups in computer vision and multimodal computing at the University of Rochester, collaborating on projects like UroSAM (kidney stone classification) and computational social science initiatives.

Mikolaj Firlejمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• AI Security and Safety
• Ethics and Regulation of AI
• Innovation in Defense and Intelligence Sectors
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mikolaj Firlej is a Lecturer in AI Law and Regulation at the University of Surrey's Surrey Institute for People-Centred Artificial Intelligence (PAI). He holds a D.Phil. and M.Phil. from the University of Oxford's Faculty of Law, an MPP from the Oxford School of Government, and degrees from the University of Warsaw. His research focuses on AI ethics, human control over autonomous systems, and defense sector innovation. He co-founded the Expeditions Fund, a dual-use venture capital firm, and serves as Director of the Law and Tech Hub. Research interests include AI security, global policy challenges for emerging technologies, and the intersection of AI with defense and intelligence sectors. His work emphasizes practical legal frameworks for regulating autonomous systems while fostering innovation. Firlej teaches AI and Law, Intellectual Property Law, and Law, AI & Technology courses. He supervises PhD students in AI security at Surrey's PAI. His publications span AI governance in defense, ethical frameworks for autonomous weapons, and regulatory approaches to complex adaptive systems. He actively engages with policy through expert testimony on UK AI defense capacity and international AI weaponization debates. Outside academia, he co-leads a family investment firm and explores geopolitics, literature, and sport.