جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Virginia L. Flanaginمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Spatial Navigation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Virginia L. Flanagin serves as an Associate Professor (außerordentlich) at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich's Graduate School of Systemic Neurosciences (GSN) and leads a research group at the German Center for Vertigo and Balance Disorders (DSGZ). Her work integrates computational modeling with cognitive neuroscience to investigate spatial navigation and perception mechanisms. Research Focus: Specializing in Behavioral & Cognitive Neuroscience , she examines how sensory-motor information converts into cognitive spatial maps, emphasizing the vestibular system and hippocampus. Her methodology combines functional MRI, virtual reality, and psychophysics to explore sociocultural influences on spatial behavior, with secondary focus on Theoretical Neuroscience applications. Publication Trends: Her 15 publications (2005-2021) reveal progression from basic motion detection (fly studies) to complex human navigation research. Recent work incorporates deep learning (e.g., DeepVOG for eye tracking) and investigates neural plasticity in response to vestibular loss and specialized training like slacklining. Mentorship: She has guided nine students including: Phillip Graeff Eva Fraedrich (co-mentored) Nadine Hummel Magdalena Wutte Josephine Henke Theresa Raiser Christopher Roppelt Judita Huber Uma Navare Her research group likely operates through institutional funding at DSGZ. Research Environment: Based at DSGZ within LMU Klinikum, her team operates in a multidisciplinary hub integrating neurology, otolaryngology, and neuroscience to advance balance disorder research through clinical-basic science collaborations.

Gene Fellnerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Urban Education
• Special Education
• Arts-based Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gene Fellner is an Associate Professor at New Jersey City University specializing in urban education and arts-based research methodologies. He has dedicated his career to improving educational outcomes in underperforming schools, particularly in Newark, while exploring the intersection of art and research to develop innovative approaches for teacher development and educational equity. Education: PhD in Urban Education, Graduate Center, CUNY MA in ESL, New Jersey City University BA in Political Science, Boston University Fellner's research focuses on challenging conventional educational paradigms, particularly in urban settings. His work examines the complex intersections of race, disability, and teaching methodologies, often using arts-based approaches to explore these dynamics. A recurring theme is the examination of researcher positionality and complicity in educational systems, with a particular emphasis on how white researchers navigate issues of race and disability. His scholarship consistently advocates for strengths-based approaches that recognize the complexities of teaching in diverse urban environments. His publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on reconceptualizing educational frameworks, particularly around special education. Rather than viewing 'special education' as a separate category, Fellner argues for understanding education as a unified field that must address diverse learner needs within inclusive frameworks. His work frequently employs innovative methodological approaches, including multilectics and bricolage, to capture the complexity of educational experiences across 15 years of scholarly output. Awards: Distinguished Artist of New Jersey (1986) Fellner mentors language arts middle school teachers in some of the most underperforming schools in Newark, helping them develop approaches that illuminate and scaffold student strengths. In 2004, he founded Seven Stories Institute (SSI), an organization dedicated to introducing disenfranchised communities to literature that reflects their experiences and facilitating conversations between community members and authors. His activist background, including work with the Attica Brothers Legal Defense and as a brigadista supporting the Nicaraguan Revolution in the 1980s, deeply informs his commitment to social justice in education.

Florian Bergerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Theoretical Biophysics
• Molecular Motors
• Cellular Self-Organization
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Florian Berger is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Cell Biology, Neurobiology and Biophysics at the Faculty of Science, Utrecht University. Since October 2019, he has led the Theoretical Biophysics research group, focusing on the biophysical principles underlying cellular organization and function. His work bridges theoretical modeling and experimental biology to understand active processes in living systems. Education: Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics, Max Planck Institute, Potsdam (highest honors) Physics studies, University of Stuttgart His research explores the cooperativity of molecular motors, mechanosensitive ion channels, intracellular transport, and self-organization in cells. He combines theoretical frameworks with experimental data, particularly in systems like the inner ear and immune cells. His recent publications span topics from motor protein mechanics to stochastic oscillations and cellular architecture. The trend in his recent articles (2020–2025) shows a strong focus on molecular motors (kinesin, dynein), intracellular dynamics in immune and neural cells, and advanced modeling of nonlinear and stochastic biological systems. His work frequently appears in high-impact journals such as Nature Communications , eLife , and Physical Review Letters . Scientific Awards and Recognitions: Fedor Lynen Fellowship, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Pilot Grant, Kavli Neural Systems Institute Berger has collaborated extensively with leading researchers such as Prof. Akhmanova, Prof. Hudspeth, and Prof. Lipowsky. He has supervised research work and contributes to advanced teaching in biophysics. His lab investigates how theoretical models can elucidate complex cellular behaviors, with future work likely expanding into optogenetic control, synthetic biology, and multiscale modeling of cellular systems.

Franziska Finkمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Health Services Research
• Participatory Research
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Franziska Fink is a Researcher at the Medical Faculty , Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg, specializing in health services research and participatory methods. She leads the AG Parti working group, focusing on expanding participatory research models. PhD in Psychology, Universität Leipzig (2020), magna cum laude M.A. in Speech Sciences, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg (2014) B.A. in Speech Sciences, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg (2011) Her research bridges Cognitive Neuroscience and Health Services Research , with recent work on Medical Drone Technology and User-Centered Design . She employs behavioral, electrophysiological, and optical methods to study language processing and cognitive performance. Recent publications highlight her focus on Human-Drone Interaction (2022-2024) and foundational studies in Inner Speech (2020). Projects like ADApp and PalliDrohne integrate participatory approaches to healthcare innovation. She has contributed to experimental studies on Emotional Prosody (2020) and Word Learning Mechanisms in infants (2017, 2014), demonstrating a long-standing interest in cognitive and linguistic development.

• Quantum Chemistry
• Density Matrix Theory
• Tensor Networks
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dimitri Van Neck is a Full Professor (WE05) at Ghent University, Belgium, with his research base at Tech Lane Ghent Science Park (Technologiepark 46, 9052 Zwijnaarde). His academic career spans over three decades with continuous publication output from the 1980s through 2019 across leading physics and chemistry journals including Physical Review B, Journal of Chemical Physics, and Journal of Chemical Theory and Computation. Professor Van Neck's research program centers on theoretical frameworks for quantum many-body systems, with particular emphasis on density matrix theory, tensor network states, and integrable models. His work bridges fundamental theoretical physics with practical applications in quantum chemistry and materials science. Key methodological contributions include the development of three-legged tree tensor network states (T3NS), advanced density matrix embedding techniques, and novel approaches to Richardson-Gaudin integrable models. His research has evolved from nuclear physics in earlier career stages to contemporary focus areas in quantum information-inspired computational chemistry. Analysis of his recent publications (2015-2019) reveals three dominant research threads: (1) Advanced tensor network methodologies for quantum chemistry calculations, (2) Integrable models for topological superconductivity and quantum phase transitions, and (3) Materials science applications focusing on radiation effects in nuclear materials. His work demonstrates exceptional mathematical sophistication while maintaining practical relevance to experimental systems, particularly in understanding strongly correlated electron phenomena. Professor Van Neck maintains an extensive collaborative network across European research institutions, with frequent co-authorship patterns indicating stable research partnerships with S. De Baerdemacker, P. Claeys, P. Bultinck, P.W. Ayers, and S. Wouters. His group appears to develop computational tools like CheMPS2 (a spin-adapted implementation of density matrix renormalization group methods) and contributes to major conferences in quantum chemistry, theoretical physics, and computational materials science.

• Density Functional Theory
• Materials Science
• Computational Physics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Stefaan Cottenier is a Professor at Ghent University holding an OCAS endowed chair position. His email address (stefaan.cottenier@ugent.be) confirms his primary affiliation with this Belgian institution. He maintains an active research profile with numerous publications in high-impact journals and regularly presents at international conferences. Professor Cottenier's research spans multiple domains within computational materials science, with a strong focus on Density Functional Theory (DFT) applications. His work encompasses hyperfine interactions, nuclear materials for fusion reactors, Earth's inner core modeling, and the application of machine learning to materials science problems. He has developed significant expertise in error analysis for DFT calculations and has contributed to benchmarking standards for computational materials science. His recent publications reveal a consistent trend toward interdisciplinary research connecting fundamental physics with practical applications. He has made notable contributions to understanding hydrogen transport in metals, thermoelectric materials, battery cathode materials, and the computational verification of DFT implementations. His work often bridges theoretical calculations with experimental validation, particularly in the field of hyperfine interactions where his group has developed specialized methodologies. Professor Cottenier is a prominent figure in the computational materials science community, evidenced by his numerous invited talks at international conferences and workshops. His leadership in the Delta project for DFT benchmarking has positioned him as a key contributor to establishing standards for computational accuracy in the field. While specific awards aren't listed in the available information, his publication record in top journals like Nature Reviews Physics and Science demonstrates significant recognition from his peers. His research group appears to focus on high-impact problems in materials science with applications ranging from energy production (fusion reactors) to advanced electronics (quantum dots, 2D materials). The collaborative nature of his work is evident from the large number of co-authors across different institutions, suggesting strong international connections and interdisciplinary teamwork. His YouTube channel featuring conference talks indicates an active engagement with the broader scientific community through knowledge dissemination.

• Urban Planning
• Architectural Design
• Sustainable Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Volker Kleinekort is an architect and urban planner at the RheinMain University of Applied Sciences , specializing in urban planning since 2009. He leads the Building with Existing Structures master's program and teaches courses on urban and housing design in the bachelor's program. His work emphasizes contemporary urban challenges, focusing on public space, infrastructure, and sustainable development. Academic Rank: Professor Department: Urban Planning His research explores the intersection of urban identity , spatial models , and infrastructural innovation . Key themes include the revitalization of inner cities, the role of settlements in modern urbanism, and the use of design as a research tool. Recent publications (2025-2016) reflect trends in urban contingency , public space theory , and reflexive design practices . Topics range from Lisbon's urban topography to the epistemological foundations of architectural knowledge. Articles often integrate interdisciplinary perspectives bridging theory with practical implementation.

Itay Neemanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Set Theory
• Mathematical Logic
• Forcing Axioms
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Itay Neeman is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of California, Los Angeles. His work focuses on mathematical logic, particularly in set theory, determinacy, large cardinals, and forcing techniques. Key research areas: Set Theory, Mathematical Logic, Forcing Axioms, Determinacy, Large Cardinals His publications span topics such as Aronszajn trees, the Singular Cardinals Hypothesis, and infinite games. Neeman has contributed to the Cabal Seminar and collaborated with prominent researchers like John Steel and Yuri Gurevich. Recent articles analyze forcing with sequences of models, combinatorial principles at singular cardinals, and consistency results for Chang's Conjecture. His work often bridges inner model theory with modern forcing methods. Neeman has presented at prestigious venues including the International Congress of Mathematicians, Oberwolfach, and CIRM workshops. He has taught graduate-level courses in mathematical logic and set theory at UCLA since at least 2009.

Todd Swanstromمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban Politics
• Public Policy
• Metropolitan Governance
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Todd Swanstrom serves as the Des Lee Professor of Community Collaboration and Public Policy Administration at the University of Missouri – St. Louis (UMSL), where he specializes in urban politics and public policy with emphasis on neighborhood change, concentrated poverty, and fragmented governance in inner-ring suburbs. His career bridges academic scholarship and community engagement through initiatives like UMSL's Anchor Mission. His educational background includes an MA from Washington University (1971) and a Ph.D. from Princeton University (1981). Prior academic appointments include Saint Louis University and the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy at the University at Albany (SUNY), complemented by practical experience as a neighborhood planner in Cleveland and Director of Strategic Planning for Albany, NY. Swanstrom's research explores the intersection of race, space, and power in metropolitan America, developing influential concepts like 'thick injustice' to analyze systemic urban inequality. His work critically examines governance fragmentation, anchor institution strategies, and the challenges of concentrated poverty in legacy cities, with St. Louis serving as a recurring case study for analyzing suburban fragmentation and racial segregation. Analysis of his 2017-2024 publications reveals consistent focus on housing deterioration, neighborhood revitalization, and equity planning within fragmented metropolitan contexts. Key thematic trends include the role of anchor institutions in community development, the spatial dimensions of racial injustice, and innovative policy responses to suburban poverty – all characterized by comparative methodology and deep engagement with St. Louis as a paradigmatic case of post-industrial urban challenges. His scholarly contributions have been recognized with prestigious awards: Best Book Award from the Urban Section of the American Political Science Association (APSA) for The Crisis of Growth Politics (1985) Michael Harrington Award from the New Politics Section of APSA for Place Matters (2014) Swanstrom actively translates research into community impact through the Community Builders Network of Metro St. Louis and UMSL's Anchor Mission, leveraging his endowed professorship to support neighborhood revitalization. His co-authored textbook The Democratic Debate (7th edition) remains influential in political science education, while his current work concentrates on building institutional capacity for community-driven development in St. Louis' surrounding regions. His ongoing research prioritizes practical knowledge production for housing deterioration solutions and strengthening anchor institution networks in legacy cities, demonstrating sustained commitment to bridging academic scholarship with tangible community outcomes in fragmented metropolitan landscapes.

Gabriel Goldbergمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Set theory
• Large cardinals
• Inner model theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gabriel Goldberg is an Assistant Professor at the University of California, Berkeley , affiliated with the Group in Logic and the Methodology of Science. He works on set theory, large cardinals, inner model theory, and infinite combinatorics. Education : PhD in Mathematics (2019) and AB in Mathematics (2014) from Harvard University. Goldberg's research explores the interplay between large cardinals, elementary embeddings, and the structure of HOD under the Ultrapower Axiom . His work addresses the equiconsistency of strongly compact and supercompact cardinals, periodicity in the cumulative hierarchy under choiceless axioms, and the uniqueness of elementary embeddings. He has co-organized the 2025 inner model theory conference at UC Berkeley. Recent publications focus on the Galvin property , reflecting measures , and constraints on cardinal-preserving embeddings . Under the Ultrapower Axiom, he investigates implications for the Generalized Continuum Hypothesis and the structure of extender embeddings . Scientific Awards : Sacks Prize (2019) for his dissertation on the Ultrapower Axiom, European Set Theory Plenary Speaker (2019), and Harvard Distinction in Teaching Award (2018). Goldberg's teaching includes courses at UC Berkeley (Math 236, 113) and Harvard (Math 99r, CS 20, 121, CSCI E-250). He serves as a referee for journals like the Journal of Symbolic Logic and Archive for Mathematical Logic .

• Orthogonal Polynomials
• Numerical Analysis
• Approximation Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Elías Manuel María Berriochoa Esnaola is a full-time professor at the University of Vigo , affiliated with the Faculty of Sciences and the Department of Applied Mathematics I . His research is centered on Orthogonal Polynomials , Numerical Analysis , and Approximation Theory , particularly focusing on interpolation techniques and quadrature formulas. Research Themes: Orthogonal polynomials on the unit circle, Hermite-Fejér interpolation, Sobolev orthogonality, asymptotic behavior of polynomials, and numerical quadrature. Collaborations: Extensive work with Alicia Cachafeiro, José M. García-Amor, and Francisco Marcellán. His publications span from 1998 to 2020, addressing problems in interpolation , quadrature rules , and anti-periodic trigonometric systems . A notable contribution is the characterization of Chebyshev orthogonal families and the study of Gibbs-Wilbraham oscillations in interpolation problems. He can be contacted at esnaola@uvigo.es .

• Quantum Mechanics
• Atomic Physics
• Theoretical Physics

Dr. Kazimieras Glemža is an Associate Professor at Vilnius University's Institute of Chemical Physics , specializing in theoretical atomic physics. His research focuses on quantum theory of atoms and elementary processes in atoms . Key research trends from his publications include: Quantum mechanical modeling of atomic ionization and excitation Shake processes in inner-shell ionization Polarization effects in electron-impact ionization Dielectric and optical properties of advanced materials He supervises student theses and has held significant administrative roles at Vilnius University's Faculty of Physics from 2008-2018, including Vice-Dean and Chairman of the Election Commission .

• Linear relations or operators in indefinite inner product spaces
• Spectral theory
• Mathematical Physics

Rytis Juršėnas is a Researcher at the Institute of Theoretical Physics and Astronomy (ITPA) , Vilnius University. His work centers on linear relations or operators in indefinite inner product spaces and spectral theory , with applications in mathematical physics. Recent publications, such as Weyl families of transformed boundary pairs (Mathematische Nachrichten, 2022) and studies on the A-model in Operators and Matrices (2021) and Opuscula Mathematica (2020), explore theoretical frameworks for operator models and spectral analysis. These works contribute to understanding complex systems in functional analysis and Hilbert space theory.

Frank Deerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Indigenous Education
• Philosophy of Education
• Identity Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Frank Deer, a Kanienkeha'ka (Mohawk) scholar from Kahnawake, serves as a Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Manitoba. His work centers on Indigenous education, philosophy of education, and the integration of Indigenous spiritual orientations within pedagogical frameworks. Education: PhD (2008) in Educational Administration from the University of Saskatchewan; MEd (2003) and BEd (1999) from the University of Manitoba Deer's research explores intersections between Indigenous knowledge systems, identity formation, and decolonizing educational practices. He advocates for Indigenous language revitalization and culturally responsive pedagogies that honor First Nations sovereignty. Current scholarship focuses on reconciling Western science with Indigenous epistemologies, addressing institutional responsibilities toward Indigenous communities, and developing ethical frameworks for education that center Indigenous well-being. His work appears in prominent journals and policy publications. Scientific Awards: King Charles III Coronation Medal (Royal Society of Canada, 2025) Deer actively engages in public scholarship through platforms like The Conversation, contributing to debates about Indigenous rights, educational reform, and institutional accountability. He previously served as a classroom teacher in Northern Manitoba and Winnipeg's inner city.

Ivan Cherednikمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Representation theory
• Mathematical physics
• Combinatorics
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Ivan Cherednik is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His research spans multiple disciplines in mathematics and its applications. Representation theory Mathematical physics Combinatorics Number theory Algebraic geometry Low-dimensional topology Mathematical biology Quantitative finance Cherednik's work has been revolutionary in several areas of mathematics. He's known for defining Double Affine Hecke Algebras (DAHA) and proving Macdonald's conjectures in q-combinatorics. His research has produced new theories of hypergeometric functions, DAHA invariants of algebraic knots and links, and new developments in the theory of Rogers-Ramanujan identities. Recent publications show his continued research activity, with work in 2024 on R-matrix quantization of formal loop groups, superpolynomials of algebraic links, and connections between zeta-polynomials, superpolynomials, DAHA, and plane curve singularities. He has also applied his mathematical expertise to real-world problems, particularly in modeling the spread of the COVID-19 virus using Bessel functions and other mathematical approaches.