جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Computational Neuroscience
• Visual System
• Sensory Coding
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Thomas Wachtler-Kulla is a Professor in the Department of Biology II at Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich, where he leads the Computational Neuroscience research group. He is a GSN full member and serves as the GSN Ombudsperson, offering neutral and confidential counseling for students. He is also the Group Leader and Scientific Director at the German Neuroinformatics Node (G-Node), contributing significantly to neuroscience data infrastructure. His research focuses on how the brain processes sensory signals, particularly in the visual system, aiming to understand neural coding, perceptual stability, and color vision under natural conditions. He employs neurophysiology, psychophysics, and computational modeling to investigate sensory processing, eye movement compensation, and efficient coding mechanisms. At G-Node, he develops software and hardware tools for organizing, storing, analyzing, and sharing neurophysiological data, promoting reproducible research. His recent work spans Bayesian models of hue perception, data management frameworks like DataLad and odML, and studies on honeybee neuroethology. He actively supervises graduate students and contributes to major initiatives such as NFDI-Neuro and the International Neuroinformatics Coordinating Facility, advancing standards for open and FAIR neuroscience. Scientific Contributions and Leadership: Scientific Director, German Neuroinformatics Node (G-Node) GSN Ombudsperson for student conflict resolution Key contributor to NFDI-Neuro and INCF Developer of tools for metadata management and data sharing He advises several current and former graduate students and is deeply involved in shaping data policies and infrastructure for the neuroscience community, ensuring scientific rigor and accessibility.

• Biomimetics
• Bio-inspired Design
• Animal Flight
• +۶ مورد دیگر

David Lentink is a Full Professor of Biomimetics at the University of Groningen , leading the Biomimetics Group within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. His research bridges biomechanics, aerospace engineering, and robotics, focusing on avian flight mechanics and bio-inspired aerial robotics . Previously at Stanford University, he pioneered the development of the Aerodynamic Force Platform and low-turbulence wind tunnels for animal flight studies. Education : PhD in Aerospace Engineering (Stanford), MSc in Mechanical Engineering (Delft), BSc in Mechanical Engineering (Delft). Research Interests : Understanding bird flight biomechanics to design advanced drones, studying evolutionary adaptations in flight, and developing biohybrid robots with real feathers. Scientific Awards : Dutch Academic Year Prize for the Flight Artists (2013). World Economic Forum Young Scientist under 40 (2013). Alumnus of the Young Academy of The Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences. Labs : The Lentink Lab at Groningen’s Linnaeusborg campus integrates bird aviaries, wind tunnels, and maker spaces for bio-inspired robotics development. His team collaborates globally with institutions like Stanford, TU/e, and Sorama.

Matt Garrattمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Robotics
• Swarm Robotics
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Matt Garratt is a faculty member at the University of New South Wales (UNSW Canberra), School of Engineering and IT, serving as AI theme lead for the Defence Trailblazer Universities initiative with over $200 million in funding. His primary research focuses on sensing, guidance, and control for autonomous systems within robotics and unmanned aerial vehicles. Garratt's research spans robotics, swarm intelligence, and autonomous systems with emphasis on bio-inspired navigation techniques and adaptive flight control. His work addresses critical challenges including terrain following using vision systems, landing UAVs on moving platforms, and developing self-organizing swarms. He integrates artificial intelligence, computer vision, and machine learning to advance unmanned systems capabilities in complex environments. Analysis of his recent publications reveals strong trends in bio-inspired UAV navigation (particularly honeybee behavior modeling) and swarm robotics applications. His work increasingly incorporates deep learning for perception tasks while addressing real-world challenges like gas plume detection and adversarial robustness in 3D vision systems. The research demonstrates consistent progression toward practical implementation of autonomous systems in dynamic environments. Professor Garratt has secured over $7.7 million in external research funding as Chief Investigator on 33 grants. He actively mentors graduate students with scholarships available for Masters and PhD research in robotics and AI, focusing on: UAV path planning and adaptive control systems Swarm robotics collective motion optimization Bio-inspired autonomous navigation techniques Computer vision for robotic perception He co-founded the UNSW Canberra AIR (AI and Robotics) Group (AIR Lab), which drives research in trusted autonomy, swarm intelligence, and AI integration for defense applications. The lab develops practical solutions for autonomous systems operating in complex, real-world environments while maintaining ethical AI frameworks.

Mitchell L. Neilsenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cyber-Physical Systems
• Distributed Systems
• Scientific Computing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Mitchell L. Neilsen is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Kansas State University's College of Engineering, where he also serves as the graduate program director. He holds the Warren and Gisela Kennedy - Carl and Mary Ice Keystone Research Scholar position and maintains an active research program with multiple ongoing projects. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Computer Science (1992), M.S. in Computer Science (1989), and M.S. in Mathematics (1987), all from Kansas State University, plus a B.S. in Mathematics Education from the University of Nebraska-Kearney (1982). After beginning his career as an assistant professor at Oklahoma State University, he returned to K-State in 1996. Research Interests: Cyber-Physical Systems: Design, Analysis, Verification of systems integrating computing, networking, and physical processes Distributed Systems: Algorithms, design, and analysis of distributed computing systems Scientific Computing: Computational Fluid Dynamics, Finite Element Analysis, High Performance Computing, and Simulation Application Areas: Agriculture technology, Dam safety analysis, Mobile applications, Natural resources management, and Real-time Embedded Systems His research program shows clear evolution toward agricultural technology applications, particularly high-throughput phenotyping, while maintaining strong foundations in cyber-physical systems and scientific computing. Recent publications indicate increasing integration of machine learning and computer vision techniques into traditional research areas. Research Funding: National Science Foundation U.S. Department of Agriculture Sandia National Laboratories Department of Homeland Security Private industry partners Dr. Neilsen has mentored numerous graduate students through their M.S. and Ph.D. programs, with recent advisees focusing on applications in agricultural technology, dam safety, and embedded systems. His advising approach emphasizes practical applications of theoretical computer science concepts. Current Teaching (Fall 2024): CIS 450 - Computer Architecture and Operations CIS 625 - Concurrent Software Systems CIS 720 - Advanced Operating Systems

• Artificial Intelligence
• Computer Vision
• Digital Agriculture
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ferdous Sohel is a Professor of Information Technology at Murdoch University and inaugural lead of the Agricultural Technologies program. His research spans AI, computer vision, and digital agriculture, with applications in medical imaging and environmental monitoring. He received the Mollie Holman Doctoral Medal and Vice Chancellor's Early Career Research Award. Research Impact: Developed innovative AI models for aquaculture oxygen prediction, 3D object tracking, quantum neural networks, and prohibited item detection. His work advances precision agriculture through hyperspectral classification frameworks and irrigation decision systems. Professional Service: Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Multimedia and senior IEEE member. Current projects include adversarial robustness for LiDAR systems and lightweight dormitory security networks.

Derek Briggsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Exceptional Fossil Preservation
• Evolutionary Paleobiology
• Taphonomy
• +۲ مورد دیگر

G. Evelyn Hutchinson Professor of Earth & Planetary Sciences at Yale University and Curator of the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History. Research focuses on exceptional fossil preservation and its evolutionary significance. Investigates decay processes, mineralization mechanisms, and fossilization conditions through experimental approaches and field studies. Major discoveries include insights into Burgess Shale-type preservation and color reconstruction in fossils. Recipient of the Paleontological Society Medal. Current research explores molecular preservation in ancient tissues and biophotonic structures in fossil insects. Supervises large team of postdoctoral researchers and graduate students at Yale Paleobiology Group.

• Agricultural Engineering
• Robotics
• Computer Science
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Ard Nieuwenhuizen is a Researcher at Wageningen University & Research in the Agro Field Technology Innovations department. His expertise spans Agricultural Engineering , Robotics , and Machine Learning , focusing on AI-driven solutions for crop management and harvesting automation. Agro Field Technology Innovations, Wageningen University & Research Research Interests Robotics and intelligent systems for agricultural operations Digital twin technology and precision agriculture Computer vision for weed and crop detection Human-robot collaboration in farming Machine learning for agricultural automation Publication Trends : His recent work emphasizes agricultural robotics , digital twins , and AI-driven crop monitoring , with applications in apple/pear harvesting, soybean weed detection, and spray optimization. Articles highlight collaborations with European institutions and contributions to journals like Smart Agricultural Technology . Projects : He leads initiatives such as Smart Autonomy for Precision Agriculture (SMP25029) and Redesigning future food production systems through AI and robotics (KB-53-000-010), focusing on integrating robotics and data science into sustainable farming practices.

Barbara Smithمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Agroecology
• Farmland Ecology
• Pollination Ecology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Barbara Smith is an Associate Professor at Coventry University's Centre for Agroecology, Water and Resilience, and Associate Director of the Centre for Pollination Studies at Calcutta University. She chairs the Agricultural Ecology Special Interest Group of the British Ecological Society. Her research focuses on agroecology, farmland ecology, pollination, and ecosystem services, with a particular emphasis on mitigating the impacts of agricultural intensification. She has extensive experience in habitat restoration, stakeholder collaboration, and policy engagement, including work in India with farmers and policymakers. Key research areas include biodiversity management, restoration ecology, and the integration of local knowledge systems. She leads projects like the 'TRansition to sUs' initiative (2017–2021), exploring sustainable legume-based food systems. Her work spans Europe and India, emphasizing transdisciplinary approaches to sustainable agriculture. Dr. Smith has collaborated widely, publishing over 40 articles and contributing to policy dialogues on biodiversity and ecosystem services. Her recent publications address topics like automobility's environmental impact, polycultural cropping systems, and prescribed burning in heathland management. She actively participates in conferences and advisory roles, such as the UK-India Agricultural Ecology Initiative. Her vision is to advance agro-ecological evidence for equitable and productive food systems while preserving biodiversity.

Jane Wangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biological Physics
• Theoretical Condensed-Matter Physics
• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Affiliations and Roles Professor Wang holds dual appointments as Professor of Physics and Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Cornell University. She is affiliated with the Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and the College of Arts and Sciences. Education B.S. in Physics, Fudan University, Shanghai, China (1989) Ph.D. in Physics, University of Chicago (1996) NSF-NATO Postdoctoral Fellow, Theoretical Physics, Oxford University (1997) Visiting Member, Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, NYU (1997-1999) Research Her research focuses on the physics of living organisms, particularly insect flight dynamics , biophysics , and computational modeling . Key projects include: Dragonfly righting reflex mechanisms Neuro-mechanical control in fruit flies Unsteady aerodynamics and fluid-structure interactions Awards and Honors Simons Fellowship in Theoretical Physics (2020) Radcliffe Fellowship (2007) Cornell Provost's Award for Distinguished Scholarship (2005) David and Lucile Packard Fellowship (2002) Labs and Collaborations Her work integrates experimental and computational approaches, often conducted in collaboration with institutions like the Janelia Research Campus (HHMI) and the Joint Texas Experimental Tokamak (J-TEXT).

Nick Brandleyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sensory Biology
• Color Vision
• Visual Activity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nick Brandley is an Associate Professor of Biology at the College of Wooster. He holds a Ph.D. from Duke University (2015) and a B.S. from the University of Michigan (2008). His research focuses on sensory biology, color vision, and animal behavior, particularly in insects. He actively involves undergraduates in his research, as evidenced by multiple co-authored publications with student contributors marked with an asterisk (*). Dr. Brandley’s work explores topics such as rapid coloration shifts in grasshoppers during flight, sexual dimorphism in spatial vision, and the evolutionary implications of visual acuity in signaling. His studies bridge ecology, evolutionary biology, and behavioral science. He maintains an active research program emphasizing hands-on student participation. Currently based in Williams 184 (office) with contact details available via email and his professional website, Brandley contributes to the College of Wooster’s academic mission through teaching and mentoring. His research group likely focuses on insect sensory systems and their ecological adaptations.

Joshua Benoitمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Insect Stress Tolerance
• Hormonal Regulation of Metabolism
• Reproductive Physiology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Joshua Benoit is a Professor of Biological Sciences at the University of Cincinnati, specializing in insect physiology and stress biology. His research focuses on mechanisms of insect stress tolerance, hormonal regulation of metabolism, and reproductive physiology, with applications to vector biology and pest control. He holds a B.S. in Biochemistry from Wittenberg University (2005) and a Ph.D. in Entomology and Physiology from Ohio State University (2009). His work integrates molecular, organismal, and population-based approaches to study medically important insects such as mosquitoes, tsetse flies, and ticks. Key research areas include insect lactation, dehydration tolerance, and the role of insulin in nutrient regulation. He leads the Benoit Lab , which emphasizes training biologists in diverse techniques (bioinformatics, field research, lab methods). Dr. Benoit has secured over $4.5M in federal grants, including NIH and USDA funding for projects on mosquito hydration, tick biology, and parasite resistance. Recent studies explore how environmental stress impacts vector-borne disease transmission and insect reproductive bottlenecks. His work bridges fundamental biology and applied pest management strategies.

• Visual Physiology
• Neurobotics
• Insect Visual Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Steven Wiederman holds the position of Associate Dean Research in the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Adelaide. He leads the Visual Physiology & Neurobotics Laboratory within the School of Biomedicine. His research focuses on understanding visual processing in insects, particularly dragonflies, and translating these insights into applications for autonomous robotics and neuro-inspired systems. Key areas include target detection, optic flow processing, and selective attention mechanisms in biological systems. His interdisciplinary work combines electrophysiological techniques, computational modeling, and robotics engineering. Current projects explore how dragonfly neurons enable precise tracking of moving targets amidst clutter, with applications in developing advanced vision systems for drones and robots. He has secured significant funding through ARC fellowships and industry partnerships, including projects on neuro-inspired deep learning for defense applications. Academic achievements include an ARC DECRA Fellowship (2011–2015) and an ARC Future Fellowship (2016–2020). He is a member of the ARC College of Experts and actively supervises PhD and Master’s students in neuroscience, robotics, and computational biology. His lab collaborates with engineers and computer scientists to bridge biological insights with technological innovation. Publications highlight breakthroughs in understanding neuronal mechanisms underlying predictive vision, selective attention, and adaptive processing in dragonfly visual systems. Media coverage includes features in Wall Street Journal , New York Times , and Science Daily , emphasizing the potential of insect-inspired solutions for future technologies.

Katie Marshallمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Environmental Change
• Marine Biodiversity
• Population Ecology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Katie Marshall is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Zoology at the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Science. Her research focuses on the physiological and ecological mechanisms underlying species’ survival in cold environments, particularly in intertidal invertebrates and forest pest insects. She explores how low-temperature adaptation affects population growth and geographic range limits, aiming to predict climate change impacts on species distributions. Dr. Marshall is affiliated with the Biodiversity Research Centre and the Comparative Physiology Group, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration in ecology and evolutionary biology. Her work integrates biological and environmental disciplines, combining molecular studies with ecological observations. For instance, she investigates ice-binding proteins in marine invertebrates and metabolic adaptations in insects and mussels exposed to freezing conditions. She also utilizes advanced technologies like machine learning and DNA metabarcoding for species classification and ecosystem monitoring. Dr. Marshall’s research addresses key questions about why species have specific geographic ranges and how they might respond to environmental changes. Recent studies highlight themes such as the evolutionary origins of cold tolerance, the effects of temperature fluctuations on insect survival, and the interplay between climate variables and organismal physiology. She emphasizes understanding functional traits and eco-evolutionary dynamics to improve predictive models for species range shifts and ecosystem management. Though no specific scientific awards or grants are listed in the provided texts, her contributions to biodiversity and physiological ecology are evident through her active research and lab leadership. The Marshall Lab collaborates broadly within the Zoology Department and across UBC’s Biodiversity Research Centre to advance knowledge in these critical areas.

• Circadian Rhythms
• Molecular Genetics
• Neurobiology
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Professor Ezio Rosato is a Professor of Biology at the University of Leicester's School of Biological Sciences. His research focuses on molecular genetics of circadian rhythms, examining biological clocks across diverse organisms from insects to crustaceans. Research investigates genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying circadian timekeeping, seasonal adaptations, and light-responsive behaviors. Current projects explore cryptochrome-mediated magnetosensitivity, circadian neuronal plasticity, and environmental influences on biological timing. Recent publications analyze ultrastructural changes in clock neurons, genetic regulation of seasonal phenotypes, and evolutionary dynamics of circadian systems. His work employs molecular genetics, behavioral analysis, and comparative genomics across model organisms. Professor Rosato collaborates internationally on chronobiological research and contributes to teaching programs in genetics and molecular biology.

• Entomology
• Insect Behavior
• Parasitoid Wasps
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Hans Smid is a researcher at Wageningen University & Research working in the Laboratory of Entomology. He holds a doctorate and serves as a research supervisor and collaborator on multiple projects focusing on insect behavior, particularly parasitoid wasps and their interactions with host plants and insects. Dr. Smid's research focuses on several key areas in entomology and insect neuroscience: Parasitoid wasp behavior and biological control applications Olfactory learning and memory in insects Neural mechanisms underlying insect behavior Plant-insect interactions, particularly in agricultural contexts Neuroethology of small-brained insects Brain size evolution in parasitic wasps His recent work shows a strong emphasis on understanding how insects like Pieris brassicae butterflies and Cotesia glomerata wasps use olfactory cues in their foraging and oviposition behaviors. This research has important implications for developing more sustainable agricultural practices through biological control methods, as evidenced by his 2024 publication on strawberry cultivation and parasitic wasp attraction. Dr. Smid's research has generated significant attention, with his work being picked up by 4 news outlets, posted by 9 X users, and shared on Facebook pages, indicating broad interest in his findings. His publications have accumulated readers on Mendeley and citations in Scopus. As a research supervisor, Dr. Smid has guided multiple PhD students including J. de Bruijn and J. Groothuis through their doctoral work. His collaborative approach is evident in the numerous multi-investigator projects he participates in, often working alongside colleagues like Marcel Dicke and Louise Vet. Current active projects include 'Apport, parasitic wasps as biodetectors' and 'Smart parasitoids: effective biological control.' Dr. Smid maintains an active research profile with continuous output, including multiple publications in 2024. His work bridges basic research on insect behavior with practical agricultural applications, demonstrating the real-world impact of entomological research.