جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Hydrology
• Water Resources
• Coastal Sciences and Engineering
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Prof. Ercan Kahya is a Professor of Civil Engineering at Istanbul Technical University (ITU), holding roles as Rector of Taskent Architecture and Construction Institute (2021–2024) and ITU-TRNC Rector (2012–2020). He earned his Ph.D. in Hydrology from UCLA and has held academic positions at Selcuk University and visiting roles at American Universities in Dubai. His research focuses on hydrology, water resources, coastal sciences, and hydroclimatology, addressing drought analysis, climate impacts, and modeling. Over 20 students have completed theses under his supervision, covering topics like flood risk, precipitation modeling, and climatic variability. His work integrates advanced statistical methods, machine learning, and environmental data analysis. Recently, he has explored gridded precipitation products, drought indices, and climate change effects on rainfall patterns. Education: Ph.D. in Hydrology, University of California, Los Angeles (1989–1993) M.Sc. in Civil Engineering, Polytechnic University, New York (1986–1988) B.Sc. in Civil Engineering, Istanbul Technical University (1980–1984) Research Interests: Drought dynamics, hydroclimatic modeling, climate teleconnections, and environmental data analytics. His articles highlight advancements in streamflow prediction, drought forecasting via machine learning, and spatial analysis of climate indices. He has contributed to policy-related studies on flood risk and erosion assessment. Currently, he oversees ongoing research on energy efficiency in Uzbekistan’s residential buildings and the Black Sea region’s hydrological challenges. His memberships include the International Association of Hydrological Sciences and the Nutrigenetics Epigenetics Association (Vice President, 2020–2024).

Polly Arnoldمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Exploratory synthetic chemistry of the f-block
• Synthesis of metal compounds
• Development of new understanding of the heaviest and most reactive metals
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Polly Arnold is a Professor of Chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley, and Director of the Chemical Sciences Division at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory since 2020. Previously, she held the Crum Brown Chair of Chemistry (2013-2019) and Chair of Synthetic Inorganic Chemistry (2009-2013) at the University of Edinburgh, and was a Lecturer/Reader at the University of Nottingham (1999-2007). Education: DPhil in Chemistry from Sussex University (1994-1997), MA in Chemistry from Oxford University (1990-1994) Postdoctoral: Fulbright Scholar at MIT (1997-1998) Her research focuses on the synthetic chemistry of f-block metals, transuranic organometallic chemistry, and homogeneous catalysis with rare earth complexes. She has pioneered understanding of f-element bonding and its applications to nuclear waste management and catalysis. Arnold has received numerous honors including Fellowship of the Royal Society (2018), OBE for services to chemistry and women in STEM (2017), and the Royal Society of Chemistry's Sir Geoff Wilkinson Prize (2018). Scientific Leadership: Board member, Edinburgh Science Festival; Chair, Inclusion and Diversity Committee, Royal Society of Chemistry Editorial Roles: Inorganic Syntheses (Wiley); Royal Society Phil. Trans. A. She has advised 25 PhD graduates and mentored 3 UK/1 German lecturers, with a career spanning institutions in the UK, USA, and collaborations across Europe.

Hu Xileمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Organometallic chemistry
• Inorganic materials
• Bioinorganic chemistry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Xile Hu is a Full Professor of Chemistry at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland. He has held academic positions there since 2007, advancing from Assistant to Full Professor. His research focuses on organometallic chemistry, inorganic materials, bioinorganic chemistry, electrocatalysis, and homogeneous catalysis. Education: B.S. in Chemistry (Peking University, 2000), Ph.D. in Chemistry (University of California, San Diego, 2004), Postdoc at California Institute of Technology (2005–2007). Research interests include catalytic mechanisms, sustainable chemistry, and energy storage materials. His work bridges fundamental chemistry and applied catalysis, with contributions to bioinorganic systems and electrochemical processes. Awards: 2020 International Catalysis Award ERC Consolidator Grant (2015), ERC Starting Grant (2010) Multiple Highly Cited Researcher recognitions (2017–2019) Teaching & Leadership: Director, Laboratory of Inorganic Synthesis and Catalysis (LSCI) Teaching courses in bioinorganic chemistry, catalysis, and advanced synthesis Member of EPFL’s Tenure Committee, Institute Award Nomination Committee, and other academic governance bodies Grants & Fellowships: ERC Starting and Consolidator Grants Bau Family Award in Inorganic Chemistry (2016) Invited Professorships at University of Paris Diderot (2016) and Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (2016)

Alison Foutمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bioinorganic Catalysis
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Organometallic Chemistry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alison Fout is a Professor and Associate Head for Graduate Studies at the Department of Chemistry, Texas A&M University, holding the Davidson Chair in Science. Her research focuses on designing ligand architectures for transition metal complexes to address challenges in catalytic, synthetic inorganic, and bioinorganic chemistry, with an emphasis on sustainable catalysts for strong bond activation. She earned a B.S. from Gannon University (2002), M.S. from UNC Charlotte (2004), Ph.D. from Indiana University (2009), and completed postdoctoral research at Harvard University (2009-2012). Key research areas include bioinorganic catalysis, energy-related inorganic systems, organometallic chemistry, and sustainable synthesis. Notable awards include the 2025 Thieme Chemistry Journals Award, 2021 American Chemical Society Emergent Investigator, and 2020 Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award. Her work has been supported by grants such as the DOE Early Career Program and NSF CAREER Award. The Fout Group explores catalysts for oxyanion reduction, nitrate/nitrite remediation, and bio-inspired systems.

Stefan Kasapisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Food Science
• Food Technology
• Nutritional Science
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Stefan Kasapis is a renowned academic in Food Science at RMIT University's School of Science. He holds the rank of Professor and has over 30 years of industry collaboration, focusing on developing novel food formulations. His research emphasizes structural, nutritional, and bioactive functionality of materials, particularly plant/marine polysaccharides, proteins, and bioactive compounds. Academic Roles: He has served as Assistant Dean of Research, Head of the Department of Food Sciences, and Coordinator of the Graduate Programme in Food Sciences. At RMIT, he coordinates advanced food technology courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including BP199 (Bachelor of Science) and MC237 (Master of Food Science and Technology). Research Interests: His work explores conformation-structure-function relationships in food systems, including plant proteins, phenolics, dietary fiber, and delivery systems for bioactives. He leads a research group of 12 PhD students and two postdoctoral researchers, funded by ARC Linkage, Australia Awards, and FFW CRC. Awards & Recognition: He has received the RMIT Award for Research Excellence (2016), Royal Society of Chemistry Medal (1998), and a runner-up prize at the Institute of Food Science and Technology Annual Conference (1994). Labs & Industry: His lab focuses on techno-bio functionality of food materials, utilizing RMIT’s City and Bundoora facilities. He holds multiple patents for food innovations, including bioactive delivery systems and improved food formulations.

Aron Culottaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Natural Language Processing
• Social Network Analysis
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Aron Culotta is a Full Professor of Computer Science at Tulane University, leading the Text Analysis in the Public Interest lab and serving as Director of the Tulane Center for Community-Engaged Artificial Intelligence and the Jurist Center for Artificial Intelligence. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts Amherst (2008), a M.S. from the same institution (2004), and a B.S. from Tulane University (2002). His work focuses on human-centered AI, leveraging NLP and social network analysis to address societal challenges in public health, emergency response, criminal justice, and civic transparency. Culotta has pioneered methods to track disease outbreaks, measure public health campaign effectiveness, and inform disaster response through social media analysis. Research interests include natural language processing, causal inference, domain adaptation, and crisis informatics. Notable contributions span frameworks for reducing algorithmic bias, developing community-driven AI platforms, and analyzing social media dynamics for public good. His interdisciplinary projects are supported by over $4.8M in funding from NSF, NEH, and Tulane initiatives, among others. Culotta has mentored 33 capstone teams and advised 5 graduated PhD students now in academia and industry. Awards: Barbara E. Moely Service Learning Award (2024-2025), Nayar Prize Finalist (2016), Teacher of the Year (2018), and multiple best paper recognitions at AAAI and CSCW. Leadership: Spearheads the Tulane CEAI Center, fostering collaborations across 7 universities and 3 non-profits. Hosts workshops like PACE 2024 and Gulf Coast AI Social at NeurIPS. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science (UMass Amherst, 2008), M.S. (UMass Amherst, 2004), B.S. (Tulane University, 2002). His work emphasizes collaboration with community partners to ensure AI systems are inclusive, transparent, and equitable. Recent projects include a criminal court transparency platform and AI tools for tracking blight in New Orleans. Culotta’s research bridges technical innovation with societal impact, addressing urgent challenges like health equity and algorithmic fairness.

• Risk Management
• Actuarial Statistics
• Financial Econometrics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Jens Perch Nielsen is a Professor of Actuarial Science at Bayes Business School, City St George's, University of London. With a background as an actuary from Copenhagen and a statistician from UC-Berkeley, he has extensive experience in both academia and industry, having served as research director of RSA and worked as an entrepreneur. His educational background includes: PhD, University of California, Berkeley, United States (1988-1990) Actuary, University of Copenhagen, Denmark (1982-1988) Professor Nielsen's research focuses on three main areas: In-Sample Forecasting, Defined benefit advantages adapted to defined contribution products, and Asbestos mortality forecasting. His work spans risk management, actuarial statistics, financial econometrics, and simulation methods, with applications in insurance, pension funds, and broader financial markets. He has made significant contributions to statistical methodology in actuarial science, particularly in developing new approaches to forecasting and risk modeling. His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward machine learning applications in forecasting stock returns and insurance risk, with particular emphasis on telematics data in motor insurance. This reflects his ability to bridge theoretical statistics with practical industry applications. Professor Nielsen has received several professional recognitions: Honorary Professor (Adjungated professor) from University of Copenhagen (2006) Associated member, Institute of Actuaries, London (since 2014) Fellow, Royal Society of Statistics, London (since 2013) Full qualified member and former board member, Danish Institute of Actuarial Science (since 1993) As an advisor, Professor Nielsen has supervised numerous PhD students including Stephan Bischofberger, Peter Vodicka, and Parastoo Mousavi. His research has been supported by various grants related to actuarial science, risk modeling, and statistical methodology, with applications spanning insurance, finance, and pension systems. Professor Nielsen is actively involved in editorial work for multiple journals and frequently presents at major conferences, demonstrating his leadership in advancing actuarial science methodology while maintaining strong industry connections through his roles with ScienceFirst and Emergent.

Alice Marciniakمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Food Science
• Dairy Science
• Protein Interactions
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Alice Marciniak is an Assistant Professor in Dairy Science at the University of Guelph’s Department of Food Science. Her research focuses on sustainable food solutions, protein functionality, and valorization of industrial byproducts. She leads a team exploring three core areas: structure-function relations in food matrices, separation technologies for high-value ingredients, and circular economy applications in food systems. Academic History B.Sc. in Biochemistry, Lille University, France (2013) M.Sc. in Nutrition & Food Science, Lille University, France (2015) Ph.D. in Food Science, Laval University, Canada (2018) Postdoctoral Fellowships: Ohio State University, USA (2019-2020) and Laval University, Canada (2020-2021) Research Interests Her work bridges food chemistry, engineering, and sustainability. Key themes include optimizing protein interactions during processing, developing eco-efficient separation methods for dairy byproducts, and transforming food waste into functional ingredients. Recent projects investigate plant proteins, lactose-rich side streams, and novel protein sources like sorghum and mealworm. Research Trends Publications highlight advanced processing techniques (e.g., high hydrostatic pressure), protein functionality studies, and sustainability metrics. Her work emphasizes industrial scalability and nutritional outcomes, with applications in yogurt production, whey valorization, and probiotic delivery systems. Advising & Grants Alice mentors students across PhD, M.Sc., and undergraduate levels. Current projects include protein interactions in dairy/plant systems, lactose side stream valorization, and farm-based processing of dairy solids. Her mentoring philosophy prioritizes interdisciplinary skill development and collaborative research. Labs & Teams Her research group collaborates with industry partners to advance food science innovation, focusing on lab-scale experimentation and pilot-plant trials for scalable solutions.

Jörg Winkelmannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Complex Analysis
• Algebraic Geometry
• Lie Groups
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jörg Winkelmann is a Professor at the Faculty of Mathematics , Ruhr University Bochum, Germany. His academic career spans decades, with notable contributions to complex analysis, algebraic geometry, and Lie group theory. He has taught diverse courses, including advanced seminars on complex analysis, number theory, and geometry. Research Interests His research focuses on complex parallelizable manifolds , homogeneous complex spaces , and holomorphic mappings . Key themes include classification of complex manifolds, automorphism groups, and interactions with number theory via Schanuel's conjecture. Recent Publications His recent work explores non-Kähler manifolds with trivial logarithmic tangent bundles, error terms in second main theorems, and degeneracy of holomorphic curves into algebraic varieties. Other studies address splitting criteria for semi-tori, invariant rings, and dynamics of Lie group subgroups. Academic Affiliations Active in research networks: Member of SFB/TR 12 (since 2010), DFG Priority Program 1388 (Representation Theory, 2009–present), and former member of Classification of Algebraic Surfaces research group (2007–2010).

Hartmut Weißمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Differential Geometry
• Geometric Analysis
• Low-Dimensional Topology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Hartmut Weiß is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel, Germany. His research focuses on Differential Geometry, Geometric Analysis, and Low-Dimensional Topology. He has organized numerous workshops and conferences, including the Norddeutscher Tag der Differentialgeometrie series and specialized events on Higgs bundles and geometric structures. **Education**: PhD (2002): 'Local rigidity of 3-dimensional cone-manifolds' at University of Tübingen Habilitation (2010): 'Rigidity and flexibility of hyperbolic cone-3-manifolds and polyhedra' at LMU Munich Diploma (1999): 'Variation formulas for equivariant analytic torsion' at University of Göttingen **Research Interests**: Weiß explores geometric structures in low dimensions, specializing in hyperbolic cone-manifolds, Higgs bundles, and geometric flows. His work integrates differential geometry with topological methods, addressing deformation theory and geometric rigidity. Recent projects examine asymptotic geometry of Higgs bundles and moduli spaces. **Key Activities**: He co-organized over 15 events since 2015, including international workshops on geometric analysis and topology. Current teaching includes Differentialgeometrie II and a seminar on Seiberg-Witten theory. **Professional Network**: Active in the German mathematics community, collaborating with institutions like the MPI for Mathematics (Bonn) and Heidelberg University. His research group engages in international projects funded by DFG and EU initiatives.

Krishnan Shankarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Riemannian Geometry
• Lie Groups
• Non-negatively Curved Manifolds
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Krishnan Shankar is a Professor of Mathematics at the University of Oklahoma since 2002. He holds a B.A. from Reed College and a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland under Karsten Grove. His research focuses on Riemannian Geometry, Lie groups, non-negatively curved manifolds, Topological Data Analysis, and Cryptography. He teaches courses in mathematical statistics and advanced geometry topics. His work explores geometric structures with non-negative curvature, symmetry properties of manifolds, and applications of topological methods. Recent research includes studies on Eschenburg spaces, spherical rank rigidity, and isoperimetric spectra in geometric group theory. He has collaborated extensively with researchers like Martin Kerin and Ralf Spatzier. Teaching highlights include Math 4743/5743 on mathematical statistics and a literacy course on comparison theorems in Riemannian geometry. His publications span leading journals including Duke Mathematical Journal and Journal of Differential Geometry. Beyond academia, he engages in educational technology and environmental stewardship.

Siegfried Beckusمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Spectral Theory
• Dynamical Systems
• Operator Algebras
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Siegfried Beckus is a Senior Lecturer and Researcher at the Institute of Mathematics , University of Potsdam, Germany, since 2020. His work focuses on spectral theory of Schrödinger operators on graphs with aperiodic ordered potentials, dynamical systems , and operator algebras . He has also contributed to the study of Delone sets , graph limits , and aperiodic tilings . Education : PhD in Mathematics (2016) and Diploma (2012) from Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Germany. Research Interests : Spectral theory of quantum systems, aperiodic order, groupoids, C*-algebras, and applications to quasicrystals. His recent publications address operator families defined by dynamical systems , Sturmian Hamiltonians , and symbolic substitution systems on non-abelian groups. These works establish spectral continuity , Lipschitz/Hölder estimates , and periodic approximation techniques . Scientific Awards include Postdoctoral Fellowships at Technion (Haifa) and Research in Pairs scholarships at Oberwolfach. He has supervised several theses on topics like non-Euclidean estimates , Delone dynamical systems , and primitive substitutions .

Marco Freibertمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Differential Geometry
• Geometric Structures on Lie Algebras
• Hitchin Flow
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Marco Freibert is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Mathematics , Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel. His research focuses on differential geometry, geometric structures on Lie algebras, and flows like the Hitchin and spinor flows. Research Interests: Specializing in Special Holonomy , Geometric Flows , and Lie Group Applications , Freibert investigates structures such as G2-eigenforms , Half-flat and SU(4)-holonomy metrics, and complex symplectic structures . His work often bridges theoretical geometry with applications in physics. Publication Trends: Recent works analyze SKT metrics , Einstein pseudo-Riemannian metrics , and complex symplectic Lie algebras . Key themes include torsion geometry, solvable Lie groups, and geometric constructions for heterotic string theory. Education: PhD in Mathematics (Advisor: Prof. Dr. Vicente Cortés), University of Hamburg

• Materials Science
• Experimental Mechanics
• Dynamic Material Behavior
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Mikko Hokka is a Professor and Head of the unit in the Department of Materials Science and Environmental Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Tampere University. His research focuses on experimental characterization of material behavior under dynamic loading conditions, with particular emphasis on high and low temperature testing at high strain rates. He leads the Engineering Materials Science (EMS) group and is an active member of the DYMAT Governing Board since 2016. His research interests include developing experimental methods for studying dynamic phenomena such as strain-induced phase transformations in materials, percussive drilling of rocks and concrete, plastic deformation in high entropy alloys, and the effects of adiabatic heating on plastic deformation using high-speed imaging techniques. Key areas of expertise are mechanical testing, digital image correlation, infrared imaging, and the application of the Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar. His recent work spans dynamic material behavior, including investigations into phase transformations in steels, composite material failure under high strain rates, and geomechanical processes such as rock drilling. Hokka has also contributed to foundational texts like the 2024 anthology Dynamic Behavior of Materials , showcasing his leadership in advancing the field's theoretical and applied aspects. Notable contributions include studies on adiabatic heating effects in metals, piezoelectric excitation of quartz in granitic rocks, and energy quantification in percussive drilling. This interdisciplinary work bridges materials science with geomechanics and engineering, addressing challenges in both industrial and fundamental research contexts.

• Energy Engineering
• Thermal Sciences
• Bioengineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Pauli Losoi is a University Lecturer at the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Department of Materials Science and Environmental Engineering at Tampere University. His expertise spans energy engineering, thermal sciences, and bioengineering, with a focus on bioreactor modeling, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer. He teaches courses in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and biorefining processes, and supervises bachelor theses in energy engineering. Research interests include analytical modeling of large-scale bioreactors using diffusion equations, optimization of bioreactor homogenization, and microbial consortia dynamics. His work contributes to sustainable energy carrier processes and industrial biotechnology. Publications emphasize bioreactor design, substrate/oxygen dynamics, and gradient mitigation strategies. Collaborations with researchers like Jouni Konttinen and Ville Santala highlight interdisciplinary approaches in bioprocess engineering. No awards are explicitly listed, though his research has been cited in peer-reviewed journals. Advising focuses on bachelor-level theses in energy systems. His work is part of Tampere University's broader efforts in sustainable materials and environmental engineering.