جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Alberto Bartesaghiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computational Imaging
• Cryo-Electron Microscopy (Cryo-EM)
• Structural Biology
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Alberto Bartesaghi is an Associate Professor of Computer Science, Biochemistry, and Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University, affiliated with the Pratt School of Engineering and the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences. He holds a D.Phil. from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. His research focuses on computational imaging and structural biology, particularly advancing cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) technologies for high-resolution molecular structure determination. Education: D.Phil. in Computer Science, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, 2005 His work integrates machine learning with cryo-EM to address challenges in visual proteomics, including protein localization, image denoising, and automated data processing. Key contributions include platforms like nextPYP and MiLoPYP , which enable scalable analysis of protein variability in situ. Bartesaghi’s lab also explores applications in virology, neurodegenerative diseases, and antifungal drug discovery through structural insights from cryo-EM. Recent projects include studying α-synuclein fibril structures linked to Parkinson’s disease, HIV-1 envelope glycoprotein conformations, and the molecular basis of viral entry mechanisms. His team has received support from initiatives like the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to enhance cryo-EM workflows. Bartesaghi teaches advanced courses in computational imaging and cryo-EM, and collaborates across disciplines to bridge engineering, biology, and computer science. His lab develops open-source tools for microscopy automation and high-throughput data analysis, advancing global research capabilities in structural biology.

Rick Luettichمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Coastal Oceanography
• Storm Surge Modeling
• Coastal Circulation
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Rick Luettich is a Distinguished Professor of Marine Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) and Director of the Institute of Marine Sciences (IMS) and the Center for Natural Hazards Resilience. His primary academic roles include dual appointments in the Department of Marine Sciences and the Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering. He holds a Sc.D. from MIT (1987), an M.S. from Georgia Tech (1981), and a B.C.E. from Georgia Tech (1979). His research focuses on coastal circulation and storm surge modeling, with leadership in developing the ADCIRC model used globally for flood prediction and disaster risk reduction. Key projects include the Department of Homeland Security’s Coastal Resilience Center of Excellence and the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System’s Coastal and Ocean Modeling Testbed. His work addresses coastal hazards, water quality dynamics, and larval transport in marine ecosystems. Dr. Luettich has served on National Academy committees, as Vice President of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority, and on the Board of Directors for Mid-Atlantic Coastal Ocean Observing System. His research group at IMS combines modeling and field studies to advance understanding of coastal processes and resilience strategies. Notable achievements include over 100 peer-reviewed publications, leadership in interdisciplinary coastal hazard initiatives, and contributions to policy through stakeholder collaboration. Current efforts emphasize compound flooding predictions, climate change impacts, and the application of advanced computational methods for real-time decision support.

• Space Plasma Physics
• Magnetospheric Physics
• Ionospheric Studies
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Dr. Keith Yearby is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Sheffield's School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, specializing in space plasma physics and instrumentation. His work focuses on magnetospheric and ionospheric studies using Very Low Frequency (VLF) radio waves, with technical leadership roles in the Digital Wave Processor (DWP) instrument for ESA's Cluster mission and China's Double Star mission. He has extensive experience in space instrumentation design, including electronics for missions such as Mars 96 and Varient. His research collaborations include the British Antarctic Survey, studying ground-based VLF observations of magnetospheric processes. Yearby earned his PhD in Physics from the University of Sheffield in 1982, followed by fieldwork at the British Antarctic Survey Halley base. He has managed the DWP instrument's technical operations and developed a testbed for the Cluster mission. His recent studies involve analyzing magnetosonic waves, chorus emissions, and solar wind interactions using multi-spacecraft data from Cluster and Double Star. His research themes include solar wind-magnetosphere coupling, wave-particle interactions, and plasma turbulence. Notable contributions include advancing understanding of equatorial magnetosonic waves, auroral kilometric radiation, and the design of radiation-hardened space instruments. Yearby's work bridges theoretical plasma physics with practical instrumentation, supporting both fundamental science and mission-critical technical roles.

Julie Trotterمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار مدعو

• Climate Change
• Environmental Geochemistry
• Paleoclimatology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Julie Trotter is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the UWA Oceans Institute, University of Western Australia. She has held research positions including ARC Future Fellowships and has led international oceanographic expeditions to Australian submarine canyons. Her work focuses on using geochemical proxies in marine carbonates and phosphates to study environmental changes over geological timescales, with applications to climate change and ocean acidification. Education: Julie holds a BSc and MSc from Macquarie University and a PhD from The Australian National University (ANU). Research Interests: Her interdisciplinary research integrates geochemistry, oceanography, and biology to decode seawater chemistry and environmental shifts. Key areas include coral calcification mechanisms, submarine canyon ecosystems, and high-resolution geochemical analyses of phosphatic microfossils. She collaborates internationally on projects in the Indian, Southern Oceans, and Mediterranean Sea. Awards & Grants: ARC Future Fellowship (2016): $776,000 Schmidt Ocean Institute Grant (2018): $3.85M AINSE Research Award (2020): $12,900 Advising & Facilities: Julie co-established a state-of-the-art geochemistry facility at UWA and has supervised multiple research projects. She mentors students and researchers on advanced techniques like laser ablation ICP-MS and SHRIMP. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with the Schmidt Ocean Institute, leading expeditions aboard RV Falkor. Active in the Oceans Graduate School, contributing to cross-disciplinary initiatives.

• Microbial Genomics
• Microbiome Research
• Bacterial Taxonomy
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Mark John Pallen is a Vice-Chancellor's Fellow and Consultant Medical Microbiologist at the School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Surrey . His work bridges microbial genomics, taxonomy, and public health, with a focus on bacterial ecology and evolution. Academic Rank: Research Fellow Key Collaborations: International teams in microbiology, veterinary science, and infectious disease genomics Research Interests span microbial genomics, bacterial nomenclature, and microbiome studies. His projects include tracking SARS-CoV-2 variants, analyzing Escherichia coli diversity in human and animal hosts, and developing scalable systems for naming uncultured taxa. Methodologies: Metagenomic assembly, whole-genome sequencing, phylogenetic profiling Applications: Antimicrobial resistance surveillance, pathogen evolution, and host-microbe interactions Publication Trends highlight his leadership in microbial taxonomy, with recent work on the Candidatus system and the reorganization of prokaryotic phyla. He advocates for genomics-driven nomenclature reforms and has contributed extensively to understanding microbiomes in equine, porcine, and primate hosts. Notable Contributions include: Genomic epidemiology of swine dysentery Development of Golden Gate-based gene editing tools Advances in Leviviricetes RNA virus taxonomy Analysis of E. coli virulence and resistance in sub-Saharan Africa His interdisciplinary approach connects microbiology, computational biology, and planetary health, with a strong emphasis on practical solutions for global health challenges.

Gethin Davisonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Urban Planning
• Urban Design
• Housing
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Gethin Davison is an Associate Professor of Urban and Regional Planning at the University of Birmingham's School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences. He has held academic positions at Oxford Brookes University and the University of New South Wales (Sydney), alongside experience as a local government planning officer. His roles include course director, Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) academic lead, and director of postgraduate research. Davison's research and teaching emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, blending human geography, urban design, and planning to explore governance of design, people-place relationships, and social justice in urban contexts. Education: BA (Hons) in Geography MA in Town Planning PhD (specific field not explicitly stated) His research interests focus on the governance of urban design processes, particularly how design decisions intersect with social equity and community dynamics. He critically examines the impact of planning policies on neighborhood character and housing affordability, often using case studies from Australia and the UK. His work highlights the tension between design excellence and social inclusion, advocating for participatory frameworks that balance aesthetic and ethical considerations. Research has been supported by grants from the Australian Research Council (ARC) and the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI). His publications address topics like architectural design competitions, renters' social interactions in condominiums, and strategies for equitable high-density neighborhoods. He also explores the nexus between social housing and democratic planning systems. As a资深 advisor, he welcomes research students focusing on urban design, planning, and governance, particularly those engaging with social justice themes. His contributions to pedagogy include advancing planning education through collaborative, interdisciplinary methods. Related research affiliations include the 'Cities, Regions and Mobility' and 'Human Geography' research groups within his school. His work often intersects with broader themes of sustainability, spatial justice, and the evolving role of design in urban regeneration.

Sami Ullahمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biogeochemistry
• Greenhouse Gas Fluxes
• Soil Health
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Sami Ullah is a Professor of Biogeochemistry at the University of Birmingham, affiliated with the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences. His research focuses on nitrogen and carbon cycling, greenhouse gas fluxes, and ecosystem resilience under global change. He holds a PhD and MSc from Louisiana State University, USA. Education: PhD in Biogeochemistry (Louisiana State University, 2001–2005), MSc in Wetland Science and Management (Louisiana State University, 1999–2001). Research Interests: Biogeochemical cycles, land-use and climate change impacts, soil health, restoration ecology, and sustainable land management. His work integrates experimental approaches and novel techniques like stable isotopes and high-resolution sensors to study microbial processes and nutrient dynamics. Funded Projects: NERC Discovery Grant: FACE Underground (£795k, 2019–2022) UKRI/NSF DiRTS Monitoring (£1.5M, 2020–2022) Horizon 2020 MarshFlux Fellowship (€276k, 2019–2022) Advising & Training: Actively seeks postgraduate students in environmental science, biogeochemistry, and restoration ecology. Collaborates with international institutions like McGill University and the University of Saskatchewan. Labs/Teams: Leads research on soil biogeochemistry and global change, with interdisciplinary projects spanning environmental chemistry, ecosystem modeling, and restoration strategies.

Bryan Lawrenceمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Climate Science
• Computational Science
• Data Management
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Professor Bryan Lawrence is a Professor of Weather and Climate Computing at the University of Reading's Department of Meteorology, with a joint position at the National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS). He is Director of NCAS's Models and Data Division, overseeing CEDA (Centre for Environmental Data Analysis) and CMS (Computational Model Services). His research focuses on climate computing, data infrastructure, and high-performance computing for environmental sciences. Roles: Professor, NCAS Director (Models/Data), CEDA Lead Affiliations: University of Reading, NCAS, CEDA Research interests include petascale data storage, climate model performance, scientific data description, and Python applications in atmospheric science. He leads projects like JASMIN, ESIWACE, and IS-ENES3. Recent work emphasizes exascale computing challenges, tropical cyclone detection via deep learning, and climate data federation through ESGF. He advises students on topics like parallel data analysis and computational performance. Grants and collaborations include UK Excalibur, European HPC initiatives, and leadership in CMIP6 data infrastructure. His lab (CEDA/JASMIN) supports global climate data analysis and storage solutions.

Jon Robsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Climate Science
• Ocean Dynamics
• Climate Prediction
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Jon Robson is a Professor of Climate Science at the Department of Meteorology, University of Reading, affiliated with the National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS). His research focuses on regional and global climate variability and prediction, particularly in the Atlantic sector. He leads projects like CANARI (Climate change in the Arctic-North Atlantic region and impacts on the UK) and ALPACA (Advancing long-range prediction of AMOC impacts). He co-chairs the WCRP Decadal Climate Prediction Project (DCPP) and has contributed to major initiatives such as ACSIS and DYNAMOC. His work emphasizes understanding the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), decadal predictability, and ocean-atmosphere interactions. He supervises PhD students like Niamh O'Callaghan and collaborates on global research networks. Key research interests include ocean dynamics, climate prediction models, and the impact of multidecadal variability on regional climates. His studies often address the predictability of phenomena like the North Atlantic Oscillation and the role of anthropogenic forcing in climate trends. Projects such as WISTEREA (Wind Stilling and Energy in Europe and Asia) and TipESM (Tipping Points in Earth System Models) highlight his focus on emerging climate challenges. His contributions bridge observational data and high-resolution modeling to improve climate forecasts and understand long-term changes. Professional roles include managing large-scale collaborative projects and advancing decadal prediction systems. His research has been published widely in journals like Geophysical Research Letters , Nature , and Climate Dynamics , reflecting his expertise in both theoretical and applied climatology.

Anna Sommerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Oceanography
• Climate Modeling
• Machine Learning
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Anna Sommer is a Research Scientist at the National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS) within the University of Reading's Department of Meteorology. She holds a PhD in Physical Oceanography from the LOCEAN laboratory in Paris (2016). Her research focuses on ocean and climate modeling, meso-scale processes, and applying Machine Learning to improve model parameterization and biogeochemical simulations. She has worked on projects such as the AtlantOS H2020 initiative and the Make Our Planet Great Again-funded Hermès project. Her recent work includes enhancing global biogeochemical models like PlankTOM and advancing high-resolution climate models. Education: PhD in Physical Oceanography (LOCEAN, Paris, 2016). Postdoctoral positions at LSCE and CEA (France), followed by research at the University of East Anglia (2020–2023). Current role at NCAS since 2023. Research Interests: Ocean modeling, meso-scale dynamics, Machine Learning applications in climate science, and biogeochemical processes. She has contributed to improving parameterization schemes in ocean models like NEMO and PlankTOM using observational data and ML techniques. Key Projects: AtlantOS (H2020), Hermès (Make Our Planet Great Again grant), Dynamic Green Ocean Project (UEA). Her articles emphasize pCO2 reconstruction, sub-grid-scale processes, and observational data integration. Advising and Grants: No listed advisees, but her work has been supported by significant grants including H2020 and the Make Our Planet Great Again initiative. Collaborations span institutions like LSCE, CEA, and the University of East Anglia. Labs/Teams: Active in NCAS and previously with the Dynamic Green Ocean Project team at UEA.

Hilary Wellerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Numerical Methods
• Atmospheric Modelling
• Adaptive Meshes
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Dr. Hilary Weller is an Associate Professor in Meteorology and Computational Atmospheric Dynamics at the University of Reading's Department of Meteorology. Their research focuses on numerical methods for atmospheric modelling, including adaptive meshes, finite volume methods, and multi-fluid approaches for convection. Dr. Weller leads projects such as the Moving Meshes for Global Atmospheric Modelling initiative and contributes to the Gung Ho project for the UK's next-generation atmospheric model development. Research Interests: Numerical methods for atmospheric flows Adaptive mesh techniques Multi-fluid convection modelling Implicit time stepping for long time steps Mesh adaptation on spherical geometries Key Projects: Moving Meshes for Global Atmospheric Modelling (NERC-funded) Gung Ho: UK's dynamical core development Development of the AtmosFOAM framework for atmospheric simulations Advising: Current and past students include James Shaw (PhD on mountain representation), Amber te Winkel (implicit advection), and James Woodfield (conservative monotone schemes). Labs/Tools: Creator of AtmosFOAM, an OpenFOAM-based toolset for atmospheric modelling with capabilities in mesh redistribution and optimal transport.

Callum Shakespeareمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Ocean Dynamics
• Climate Science
• Internal Waves
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Callum Shakespeare is a Senior Lecturer at the Australian National University's Research School of Earth Sciences (RSES), leading the Climate and Fluid Physics Research Group since 2022. He holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge (2015) and BSc degrees from ANU (2011) and UWA (2010). His research focuses on ocean-atmosphere dynamics, including internal waves, climate sensitivity, air-sea fluxes, and ice-ocean interactions. He uses theoretical, numerical, and experimental approaches, leveraging ANU's NCI supercomputer and the Climate and Fluid Physics Laboratory (CFPLab). As a Chief Investigator with the COSIMA consortium, he contributes to Australian ocean modeling efforts under the National Environmental Science Program. Research highlights include investigating internal waves' role in coral reef refuges, developing Lagrangian filtering techniques for wave detection, and studying longwave radiation feedbacks in climate models. His experimental work explores ice melt dynamics and boundary layer processes. Shakespeare supervises PhD and Honours students and teaches climate science courses, including EMSC2021 and EMSC3039. His leadership roles include convener of the RSES Honours Program and principal investigator on projects like 'Melting of Ice Sheets' and 'Oceanic internal waves and turbulence.' Key collaborations span institutions like the National Center for Atmospheric Research (USA) and the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science. His work bridges fundamental fluid dynamics with applied climate science, addressing critical questions about ocean circulation, climate feedbacks, and environmental change.

Niklas Boersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Climate Dynamics
• Earth System Modeling
• Extreme Events
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Niklas Boers is a Professor of Earth System Modeling at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), affiliated with the TUM School of Engineering and Design. His research focuses on extreme climate events, abrupt state transitions (tipping points), and hybrid Earth system modeling combining physical models with machine learning. He leads the TUM Professorship for Earth System Modeling, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to predict climate phenomena and improve climate models. Boers' academic career includes a PhD in Theoretical Physics from Humboldt University Berlin, postdoctoral work at institutions like the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and Imperial College London, and a Volkswagen Foundation-funded junior research group. He also holds a part-time Senior Lecturer position at the University of Exeter (not part of his TUM role). His research interests span critical transitions in ice sheets, Amazon rainforest resilience, and dynamical systems approaches. Notable achievements include developing network theory frameworks for extreme event analysis, discovering early warnings for glacial climate shifts, and advancing machine learning applications in climate science. Awards include the 2021 EGU Outstanding Early Career Scientist Award and the 2019 Freigeist Fellowship. His work has been featured in high-impact journals like Nature Climate Change and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences . Current projects include the ESA-funded SIRENE initiative for global vegetation resilience monitoring and collaborations on AMOC tipping points and climate model improvements via AI.

Nan Yuمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Precision Engineering
• Plasma Technologies
• Additive Manufacturing
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Dr. Nan Yu is a Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor at the University of Edinburgh's School of Engineering, serving as Deputy Director of the MSc Digital Design and Manufacture program. He holds visiting appointments at University College Dublin (2021-2026) and Osaka University (2022-2024). Dr. Yu's expertise spans precision manufacturing, plasma technologies, and additive manufacturing, with over £1M in grant funding as PI, 50+ peer-reviewed publications, and multiple awards including the Marie Curie Fellowship (2018-2020) and Royal Academy of Engineering Industrial Fellowship (2023-2024). He earned a PhD in Precision Engineering (Cranfield University, 2017), MSc in Mechanical Manufacturing (Harbin, 2013), and BSc in Mechanical Engineering (Harbin, 2011). His professional qualifications include Fellowships from the Royal Society of Art (2022) and Higher Education Academy (2023), alongside memberships in the European Society for Precision Engineering and CIRP. Research focuses on plasma-based precision machining, additive manufacturing sustainability, and digital twin frameworks. Key contributions include innovations in plasma polishing for optics, UAV swarm strategies, and edge computing sensors. Teaching includes courses on digital manufacturing, metrology, and mechanical design projects. He chairs the 12th CIRP Global Web Conference (2024) and has delivered 10 invited/keynote talks globally. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, bridging advanced manufacturing with emerging technologies.

Fangjun Liمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Wildfire Emissions Modeling
• Air Quality Forecasting
• Satellite Remote Sensing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Fangjun Li is an Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Geography and Geospatial Sciences at the University of South Dakota. His research focuses on wildfire emissions modeling, air quality forecasting, and the application of satellite remote sensing technologies. Li specializes in integrating geostationary and polar-orbiting satellite data to estimate biomass burning emissions and improve operational weather-prediction systems. His work contributes to NOAA's efforts in developing high-resolution smoke simulation frameworks and enhancing the accuracy of fire-related air quality forecasts. Li's research interests include fire seasonality analysis, machine learning-driven emission prediction, and the climatic impacts of wildfires. He has collaborated on projects such as the Unified Forecast System (UFS) and the FIREX-AQ field campaign, advancing methodologies for fire radiative power estimation and smoke plume modeling. His studies address critical issues like the record-breaking 2023 Canadian wildfires and long-term trends in grassland productivity linked to soil moisture variability. Key achievements include developing the Global Biomass Burning Emissions Product (GBBEPx) and evaluating advanced plume rise schemes to mitigate PM2.5 exceedances during extreme wildfire events. Li’s work bridges environmental science, atmospheric modeling, and operational forecasting, with implications for disaster management and climate policy.