جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Ursula Bergerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Biostatistics
• Epidemiology
• Public Health
• +۵ مورد دیگر

PD Dr. Ursula Berger is a Senior Biostatistician and Epidemiologist at Ludwig-Maximilians University Munich's Department of Medical Informatics, Biostatistics and Epidemiology (IBE). She holds a Venia Legendi for Biostatistics and Epidemiology from LMU and has extensive experience in health research, including positions at the University of Glasgow, Universität Bielefeld, and as a consultant for IGES in Berlin. Her research focuses on the evaluation of health programs and interventions, health inequality research, and risk factor assessment using models for complex data structures. Dr. Berger specializes in spatial epidemiology, statistical methods development, and the application of advanced biostatistical techniques to public health problems. She has made significant contributions to understanding health disparities, environmental health impacts, and pandemic response strategies. Dr. Berger has supervised numerous doctoral and master's theses across diverse topics including spatial epidemiology, non-communicable diseases, environmental exposures, and health systems research. Her recent publications demonstrate expertise in statistical modeling of pandemic data, health inequalities, and methodological approaches to epidemiological challenges. Her scientific recognition includes the Harald Mückter Teaching Innovation Award 2025 from the LMU Medical Faculty for her commitment to teaching and promotion of statistical competence in medical education. She has developed innovative educational tools including epiLEARNER, an interactive e-learning program for epidemiology and statistics. As an educator, Dr. Berger coordinates and teaches advanced courses including Quantitative Methods, Survival Analysis, Multilevel Analysis, and Statistical Methods for Spatial Epidemiology. She has played a key role in restructuring epidemiology and biostatistics curriculum for medical students through the MeCuM Science program and has coordinated the development of a national catalogue of learning objectives in biostatistics.

• Civil Engineering
• Mechanics of Loose Materials
• Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Applications
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Chen Jianfei is a Chair Professor at the Department of Marine Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), Shenzhen, China. He previously held academic positions at Queen’s University Belfast (2013-2019), University of Edinburgh (2002-2013), and Zhejiang University (1987-1992). His leadership roles include serving as President of the International Institute for FRP in Construction (IIFC) from 2014 to 2018. PhD in Civil Engineering, University of Edinburgh (1996) MSc in Structural Engineering, Zhejiang University (1987) BEng in Structural Engineering, Zhejiang University (1984) Professor Chen’s research spans civil engineering and mechanics of bulk materials , focusing on: Application of high-performance FRP composites in civil infrastructure Development of advanced discrete/finite element methods for structural analysis Mechanics of granular solids and bulk material flow in silos Seawater sea-sand concrete and high-performance concrete systems Hybrid floating structures and subsea pipelines His publications include the foundational monograph FRP-Strengthened RC Structures (translated into Chinese, Korean, Persian) and over 300 papers. Google Scholar cites exceed 7,664 (Web of Science), with an h-index of 30. His work has been adopted into international standards. Honors include: 2021 IIFC Medal (highest award in FRP composites) 2016 Howard Medal (oldest ICE award, since 1872) 2016 Elsevier Highly Cited Researcher in Civil Engineering 2015 Frederick Palmer Prize (ICE journal best paper) 2006 President’s Award (IIFC) He has secured major grants for projects like Re-use of Wind Turbine Blades (US-Ireland partnership, $1.3m) and FRP Confined Seawater Concrete (NSFC, RMB747,000).

Jonas Schmittمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Agricultural Economics
• Risk Management
• Crop Diversification
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jonas Schmitt is a Lecturer at ETH Zurich's Department of Environmental Systems Science, specializing in Agricultural Economics and Policy. His office is located at SOL C 10.1, Sonneggstrasse 33, Zürich. Education PhD in Agricultural Economics, ETH Zurich (2021-2024) M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics, Georg August University of Göttingen (2016-2018) B.Sc. in Agricultural Economics, Georg August University of Göttingen (2012-2015) Research Focus Dr. Schmitt's research investigates climate risk management strategies in agriculture, focusing on: On-farm interventions like crop diversification Development of weather-indexed insurance products Economic impacts of extreme weather events Policy analysis of agricultural subsidy systems Statistical modeling of climate vulnerabilities Professional Experience Researcher, Thuenen Institut of Farm Economics (2020-2024) Policy Analyst, Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Berlin (2023) Data Analyst at Lavazza (2019-2020)

• Ultrafast spectroscopy
• Solar energy conversion
• Photocatalysis
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Chen Xihan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering at the Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) . Since 2021, he has led a vibrant research group focused on ultrafast spectroscopy , solar energy conversion , and photocatalytic mechanisms . He is a principal investigator on the National Youth Project and a Shenzhen Overseas High-Level Talent (Category B). Education: Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley (2012–2017) B.S. in Chemistry, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (2008–2012) Research Focus: Dr. Chen’s research integrates advanced ultrafast transient spectroscopy to probe and control energy-conversion processes at material interfaces. His group investigates ultrafast interface carrier dynamics , quantum spin control , and photocatalytic kinetics in perovskites, 2D materials, and hybrid systems. These studies provide real-time insights into surface recombination, charge separation, and reaction intermediates—knowledge critical for designing next-generation solar cells, solar-fuel devices, and spin-optoelectronic components. Publication Impact & Trends: With more than 60 peer-reviewed papers in journals such as Science , Nature Catalysis , Nature Communications , Energy & Environmental Science , and Journal of the American Chemical Society , Dr. Chen’s work has accumulated over 6,000 citations (h-index 36). Recent articles (2023–2024) emphasize hot-carrier extraction , spin-polarized lifetime tuning , and interface passivation strategies that push perovskite solar-cell efficiencies beyond 27 % and enable stable, metal-free photocatalytic fuel production. Scientific Awards: Shenzhen Overseas High-Level Talent (Category B), 2021 NREL Postdoc Publication Award, 2020 NREL Director’s Award, 2019 Overseas High-Caliber Personnel (Level B), Shenzhen, 2018 Funding & Team Leadership: Dr. Chen is PI on the National Youth Project and multiple provincial grants. His group presently includes postdoctoral researchers, PhD and MSc students, and visiting scholars working on three synergistic thrusts: (1) in-situ ultrafast reflectance spectroscopy of solar-cell surfaces, (2) transient spin-polarization studies of low-dimensional perovskites, and (3) time-resolved mechanistic studies of photocatalytic water splitting and CO₂ reduction. The team operates state-of-the-art femtosecond pump-probe and transient absorption laboratories at SUSTech’s Engineering Building North 312 .

Praveen Lingaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Clathrate (Gas) Hydrates
• Energy Storage
• Carbon Dioxide Capture and Storage (CCS)
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Praveen Linga is a Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the National University of Singapore (NUS) , where he has served since 2010. He held leadership roles as Vice Dean (Industry-Relation, Innovation & Enterprise) and Vice Dean (Communications & Outreach) at NUS's College of Design and Engineering . Dr. Linga co-leads the Centre for Energy Research & Technology (CERT) at NUS and maintains visiting professorships at institutions in India, China, and Thailand. His research focuses on clathrate hydrates for clean energy storage , CO₂ capture , and environmental stewardship , aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals 6, 7, and 13. The Linga Lab combines fundamental and applied studies to optimize hydrate formation/dissociation kinetics and explore energy recovery from natural gas hydrates. Recent publications highlight innovations in CO₂ hydrate kinetics using amino acid promoters, methane storage in seawater systems, and hydrogen hydrate stability analysis. His work appears in leading journals like Energy & Fuels , Applied Energy , and Chemical Engineering Journal , with over 200 peer-reviewed papers and significant citation impact (h-index 77). Dr. Linga is recognized as a Highly Cited Researcher (Clarivate, 2018-2024), NRF Investigator (S$3.5M grant), and recipient of multiple Best Paper Awards from Applied Energy and Advances in Applied Energy . He serves as Executive Editor of Energy & Fuels and sits on editorial boards of 12 journals. Linga Lab's work has been featured in global media (Chemistry World, Science et Vie) and recognized by Research.com as #9 in Singapore's engineering scientists. His research bridges chemical engineering fundamentals with large-scale energy applications, particularly in hydrate-based CO₂ sequestration and unconventional gas storage.

• Environmental Epidemiology
• Toxicology
• Pollen and Health
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Nicholas J. Osborne is Theme Leader for Environmental Health Epidemiology at the Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences (QAEHS), University of Queensland, and Program Director for the Masters of Environmental Health Sciences. Previously affiliated with the Universities of NSW, Sydney, Exeter, Melbourne, Portsmouth, and Flinders, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, and Cancer Council Victoria, he maintains active roles through UQ's research centers. His academic background includes: BSc (Honors) in Science MAgSc (Master of Agricultural Science) PhD from the School of Population Health, University of Queensland, focused on cyanobacterial toxins and public health effects in southeast Queensland Dr. Osborne specializes in environmental epidemiology examining disease etiology through exposure assessment. Key areas include pollen-respiratory health linkages, chronic kidney disease in low- and middle-income countries, greenspace benefits (metabolic health, vitamin D), indoor air quality (mold, asthma), and climate change impacts (heatwaves, ENSO). His methodology integrates primary data collection (HealthNuts, Cornwall Housing Study) and secondary cohort analysis (UK Biobank, NHANES), using regression models and structural equation analysis to map exposure pathways. Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal dominant trends: 7/15 works analyze greenspace health effects via UK Biobank, 5/15 address heatwave vulnerability in Australia, and 3/15 investigate pollen-climate interactions. Studies consistently employ interdisciplinary approaches linking environmental data with health outcomes, emphasizing mediation analysis and climate attribution. Dr. Osborne has supervised 6 PhD students to completion (2 primary, 4 co-supervisor) and currently mentors 4 PhD candidates. Editorial roles include: Associate Editor, Archives of Environmental and Occupational Health (since 2011) Editorial Board, International Journal of Epidemiology Editorial Board, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Editorial Board, Pediatric Allergy, Immunology and Pulmonology Research projects span HealthIron (iron overload), HealthNuts (food allergy), PollerGEN (pollen DNA), and Sri Lanka CKDu studies. As Theme Leader at QAEHS, he directs the Environmental Health Epidemiology team and collaborates with the Minderoo Centre on plastic pollution research. His work integrates environmental data linkage, field studies, and big data mashups (e.g., MEDMI project) for population health analysis.

• Theoretical Linguistics
• Formal Semantics
• Formal Pragmatics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Sophia A. Malamud is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Brandeis University, where she directs the Meaning In Language Research Group (MILa) and is affiliated with the Language & Linguistics Program. Her research specializes in theoretical linguistics with a focus on formal semantics, formal pragmatics, discourse-syntax interactions, and semantics-pragmatics interface. Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in Linguistics with a dissertation on Semantics and pragmatics of arbitrariness and an M.A. in Mathematics exploring statistical decision theory in Entropy as relevance: maximizing entropy and minimizing loss . Malamud's research investigates discourse coherence, word order variations, indexicality, semantics of impersonals/plurals, speech acts, and utterance modifiers. She leads NSF-funded projects creating annotated corpora of spoken Russian (including the BiRCh Corpus), examining bilingual acquisition and heritage language phenomena. Her work employs corpus linguistics, experimental methods, and formal modeling. Her publications demonstrate consistent focus on pragmatic computation models, conversational dynamics, and cross-linguistic semantics, with frequent examination of Russian, Mandarin, and Greek data. Key themes include commitment avoidance strategies, conversational scoreboard modeling, and formal analyses of particles/pronouns. Awards include: NSF Grant BCS-1651083 for BiRCh Corpus development Mandel Foundation Faculty Grant for heritage language research Theodore and Jane Norman Award (2018) Multiple Brandeis Provost Research Grants Malamud has advised 8+ graduate/undergraduate theses on topics including heritage Russian pragmatics, utterance particles, reduplication, and distributivity. She collaborates internationally on corpus projects and directs research teams at Brandeis' Laboratory for Linguistics and Computation.

• Signal Processing
• Biomedical Engineering
• Audio Signal Processing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Antonio Salvador Pena Gimenez is a full-time researcher at the Universidade de Vigo , affiliated with the School of Telecommunications Engineering and the Department of Signal Theory and Communications . He holds a PhD from the Polytechnic University of Madrid (1995) for his work on Psychoacoustic modeling techniques applied to very high quality audio coding , supervised by Dr. Luis Alfonso Hernández Gómez. Education: PhD in Signal Theory and Communications (Polytechnic University of Madrid, 1995) University Degree in Full-Time Mode His research spans signal processing , biomedical engineering , and audio signal analysis , with a focus on medical applications (e.g., ECG processing) and music information retrieval (e.g., beat tracking, onset detection). He has contributed to non-invasive vital sign monitoring and data compression techniques in audio and biomedical contexts. The 15 most recent articles (prioritized by year) highlight his work in polyphonic music analysis , rhythmic structure modeling , and medical signal compression . Key trends include machine learning for audio processing , biomedical signal analysis , and algorithm development for telemedicine . He has collaborated with institutions including Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal , Instituto de Telecomunicações , and University of Cambridge . His work has been cited 567 times, with an h-index of 9. He is involved in underwater acoustic databases (e.g., ShipsEar) and smartphone-based telecare systems , indicating ongoing work in sensor networks and mobile health applications .

• Differential Geometry
• General Relativity
• Geodesic Theory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Antonio Masiello is a Full Professor in the Department of Mechanics, Mathematics & Management at Politecnico di Bari, Italy. His research focuses on differential geometry, general relativity, and variational methods in geometric contexts, particularly analyzing geodesics and causal structures in Lorentzian and Finsler manifolds. Current affiliation: Politecnico di Bari, Department of Mechanics, Mathematics & Management Research themes: Geodesic theory, Morse theory, Finsler and Lorentzian geometry, applications to relativity Contact: antonio.masiello@poliba.it His work explores the interplay between geometric structures and physical phenomena, including studies on lightlike and timelike geodesics, convexity in manifolds, and the mathematical foundations of gravitational lensing. Publications highlight rigorous analytical approaches to problems in causal geodesics and variational principles. Recent publications demonstrate significant contributions to understanding geodesic connectedness in Randers-Kropina metrics, homotopy properties of differential inclusions, and the application of Morse theory to stationary spacetimes. These works often bridge geometric analysis with control theory and topological methods. Scientific awards and honors are not explicitly mentioned in available sources. He has not been identified as part-time, retired, or former staff, indicating ongoing active research and teaching commitments.

• Finite Fields
• Cryptography
• Coding Theory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Qiang (Steven) Wang is a Professor in the School of Mathematics and Statistics at Carleton University. His academic career spans several decades with a strong focus on finite fields and their applications in cryptography and coding theory. He maintains an active teaching schedule including courses like Abstract Algebra, Rings and Fields, and Fields and Coding Theory. Professor Wang's research interests center on Finite Fields and Applications in Cryptography and Coding Theory, Combinatorics, Algebra and Number Theory. His work particularly focuses on polynomials and functions over finite fields, sequences over finite fields, and applications in Coding Theory and Cryptography. He has made significant contributions to the study of irreducible polynomials, permutation polynomials, primitive polynomials, planar functions, Boolean functions, LFSR and NLFSR sequences, de Bruijn sequences, stream ciphers, pseudorandom generators, and linear complexity. His research bridges theoretical mathematics with practical cryptographic implementations. His extensive publication record shows a consistent and growing research program, with numerous publications in top-tier journals including Designs, Codes and Cryptography, Finite Fields and Their Applications, and Cryptography and Communications. His most recent work (2022-2024) has increasingly focused on compositional inverses of permutation polynomials, stable polynomials, additive codes with few weights, and generalized cyclotomic mappings, while maintaining strong connections to cryptographic applications. Editorial board member of Applicable Algebra in Engineering, Communication and Computing, Springer Editorial board member of Finite Fields and their Applications, Elsevier Professor Wang actively contributes to the academic community through his editorial work and seminar organization. He coordinates the Carleton Finite Fields eSeminar and participates in the Ottawa-Carleton Combinatorics and Optimization Seminar, fostering research collaboration in discrete mathematics and related fields. His teaching portfolio is diverse, covering both undergraduate and graduate courses that reflect his broad expertise across algebraic structures, coding theory, and discrete mathematics.

Maxim Durachمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Theoretical Physics
• Computational Physics
• Photonics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Maxim Durach is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry and Physics at Georgia Southern University's College of Science and Mathematics, where he has been employed since 2011. He maintains affiliate positions with the Center for Advanced Materials Science and the Sustainable Fuels Research Network. His research focuses on theoretical and computational physics for nanotechnology applications, with specialized expertise in photonics, metamaterials, plasmonics, and optoelectronics. Durach's research investigates fundamental phenomena including quartic metamaterials, plasmon drag effects, momentum absorption of light and plasmons, optical forces, photonic integrals, nanorod metasurfaces, optical neutrality (invisibility) in metamaterials, and hyperbolic metasurface cavities. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through advancements in materials science and nanotechnology. With an extensive publication record spanning electromagnetism, metamaterials, and nanophotonics, Durach's recent research (2020-2025) demonstrates strong focus on isotropy-broken media, surface electromagnetic phenomena, and advanced optical materials characterization. His theoretical frameworks explore novel beam propagation models, scattering mechanisms, and topological phases in complex media. Durach leads an active research group developing computational approaches for nanophotonics applications. His laboratory investigates plasmonic phenomena through both theoretical modeling and experimental validation, with work supported by consistent research output since 2007. Current projects explore inverse methods in electromagnetism, beam propagation in anisotropic media, and advanced metamaterial designs.

Wolfgang Spohnمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Epistemology
• Philosophy of Science
• Induction and Causation
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Wolfgang Spohn, born in 1950, is a distinguished Professor of Philosophy at the University of Konstanz. He has served as editor-in-chief of Erkenntnis for over 13 years and is recognized as one of Germany's most prominent analytic philosophers and philosophers of science. His academic work spans multiple disciplines within philosophy, with particular emphasis on formal approaches to philosophical problems. Spohn's research interests encompass epistemology and philosophy of science, particularly induction and causation; ontology and metaphysics; philosophy of language and philosophy of mind; logic, philosophical logics, and philosophy of logic and mathematics; and action theory, decision theory, game theory, social choice theory, and the theory of practical rationality. His most significant contribution is the development of ranking theory, which provides a formal framework for understanding belief dynamics and has profound implications for numerous philosophical domains including causation, lawlikeness, dispositions, and the structure of scientific reasoning. His recent publications demonstrate a continued focus on ranking theory applications, epistemic justification, causation, and decision theory. Spohn's work consistently bridges formal methodology with deep philosophical insights, exploring how epistemic states relate to objective features of the world. Lakatos Award (2012) for his book 'The Laws of Belief' Frege Prize recipient for contributions to analytic philosophy Spohn has supervised an extensive number of doctoral and habilitation projects, mentoring scholars who have gone on to professorial positions at institutions worldwide. His supervision spans topics in epistemology, philosophy of science, logic, and decision theory. His research is supported through various projects including the Reinhard Koselleck Project, Logic in Philosophy, and collaborations on Relevance Theory of Meaning and Causality and Probability. His work continues to shape contemporary debates in formal epistemology and the philosophy of science.

• Very Long Baseline Interferometry
• Active Galactic Nuclei
• Gamma Radiation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jeffrey A. Hodgson is a Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Sejong University, specializing in high-resolution radio astronomy through Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI) techniques. His research focuses on parsec-scale structures in active galactic nuclei, particularly examining jet dynamics, magnetic field configurations, and alignment phenomena between jets and their host galaxies. Dr. Hodgson's primary research interests include: Very Long Baseline Interferometry observations of extragalactic sources Structure and dynamics of active galactic nuclei jets Magnetic field configurations in galactic cores Radio spectrum analysis of blazars and compact extragalactic sources Alignment phenomena between AGN jets and their host galaxies Polarimetric studies of jet structures His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on using global VLBI networks to study parsec-scale phenomena in active galaxies. The research shows strong international collaboration patterns with scientists across multiple continents, reflecting the global nature of modern radio astronomy. His work frequently appears in top-tier astrophysics journals including Nature Astronomy, Astrophysical Journal, and Astronomy & Astrophysics, with significant citation impact as indicated by his h-index of 18. Dr. Hodgson maintains an active research program with consistent publication output, showing 67 total research outputs with sustained productivity over the past decade. His 2024-2025 publications particularly focus on jet morphology in sources like 3C 84, NGC 315, and Mrk 421, revealing new insights into jet physics and magnetic field structures at unprecedented resolutions.

Yongcheng Qiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Probability Theory
• Applied Probability
• Bootstrap
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Yongcheng Qi is a Professor at the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Swenson College of Science and Engineering, University of Minnesota - Duluth. His research focuses on probability theory, extreme-value statistics, and random matrix theory. PhD, University of Georgia (2001) PhD, Peking University (1992) B.S., Peking University (1987) Qi’s work explores applied probability, bootstrap methods, copulas, and high-dimensional statistics. Recent publications analyze spectral radii of random matrices, tail dependence functions, and empirical likelihood techniques. His research has been supported by NSF and NSA grants, including projects on extreme value theory, high-dimensional normal distributions, and asymptotic distributions for branching processes. Qi is affiliated with the American Statistical Association and the Institute of Mathematical Statistics.

Timo Boppartمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Macroeconomics
• Economic Growth
• Income Distribution
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Timo Boppart is an Associate Professor at the Institute for International Economic Studies (IIES), Stockholm University . He holds a PhD in economics from the University of Zurich , and his research focuses on macroeconomics with special emphasis on economic growth , income distribution , and development economics . His scholarly work spans key areas such as structural change in economies, endogenous growth theory , and the macroeconomic implications of technological turnover . His recent publications delve into topics like historical manufacturing data in Sweden , endogenous degrowth , and technological innovation cycles , reflecting a broad analytical approach to economic dynamics. Articles from 2019 to 2025 highlight his sustained interest in creative destruction , labor supply trends , and measuring growth inaccuracies . While no specific student advisee relationships or scientific awards are mentioned in the provided content, his work has been published in prestigious journals such as The American Economic Review , Journal of Political Economy , and Econometrica , indicating substantial academic impact.