جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Microbiology
• Immunology
• Bacterial Vaccines
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James B. Kaper is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Microbiology & Immunology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He serves as Vice Dean for Academic Affairs and previously held leadership roles as Senior Associate Dean (2014–2019) and Chair (2007–present). His research focuses on the molecular pathogenesis of diarrheagenic Escherichia coli and Vibrio cholerae , including vaccine development and bacterial-host interactions. Education: BS (1973) and PhD (1979) in Microbiology from University of Maryland; Postdoc in Molecular Pathogenesis at University of Washington (1979–1981) Dr. Kaper’s work has led to the creation of live attenuated cholera vaccines, including CVD 103-HgR, the first licensed recombinant bacterial vaccine. His lab investigates bacterial genetics, intestinal colonization, and immune system activation, particularly TLR5 response to V. cholerae flagellin. He has authored 303 peer-reviewed articles and 68 book chapters. His research has been funded continuously by NIAID since 1982. Key publications include foundational work on V. cholerae vaccines (1984), genomic structure (1998), and quorum sensing in EHEC/EPEC (1999). His lab’s recent studies focus on phosphotyrosine proteomics (2013) and pathogenicity island regulation (2007). Scientific awards: Fellow, American Academy of Microbiology (1994); NIH Merit Award (2004); ASM DC White Award (2019) Editorial roles: Editor-in-Chief, EcoSal (2006–present); Associate Editor, International Journal of Medical Microbiology (2000–present) As an academic leader, Dr. Kaper has mentored over 60 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. He holds multiple patents for cholera vaccines and E. coli diagnostics, including U.S. Patents 4,935,364; 5,399,494; and 6,204,004. His lab at UMSOM combines basic science with translational applications for enteric disease prevention.

• Urbanization and state organization in the second and first millennia BC
• Archaeology of Mediterranean islands
• Colonization in the Late Bronze Age and Iron Age
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Maria Iacovou is a Professor of Prehistoric and Protohistoric Archaeology at the Department of History and Archaeology, University of Cyprus. She has held leadership roles including Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy, Chair of the Department of History and Archaeology, and Deputy Director of the Archaeology Research Unit. Her research focuses on ancient Cyprus, urbanization, and Mediterranean archaeology, with a particular emphasis on the Bronze and Iron Ages. She has directed major projects like the Palaepaphos Urban Landscape Project and the Palaepaphos-Laona Tumulus Investigation. Iacovou has received numerous fellowships and awards, including from the Fulbright Commission, British Academy, and Onassis Foundation. She has authored/co-edited over 20 monographs and contributed to international conferences. Her work integrates archaeological fieldwork, historical cartography, and GIS technologies.

John McAleerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• British Empire History
• East India Company Studies
• Maritime History
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. John McAleer is an Associate Professor of History at the University of Southampton. He specializes in British imperial and maritime history, focusing on the 18th and 19th centuries, the East India Company, and the role of islands in empire. His research explores global maritime networks, colonial encounters, and the representation of empire through material culture and museums. He currently teaches courses on British imperialism, maritime history, and museum studies. Previously Curator of Imperial and Maritime History at the National Maritime Museum, McAleer maintains roles with the Hakluyt Society, SS Great Britain Trust, and Bristol Archives. He has held fellowships from the Royal Historical Society and the Royal Asiatic Society. His major publications include works on Atlantic voyages, East India Company history, and the interplay between exploration and collecting practices. McAleer supervises PhD students in imperial history and collaborates on research projects funded by the Arts & Humanities Research Council and the British Academy. He has received awards for teaching excellence and scholarly contributions, including the Caird Medal and Muriel McCarthy Fellowship.

Raymond B. Craibمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cultural
• Social
• Comparative and Transnational
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Raymond B. Craib serves as the Marie Underhill Noll Professor of History and Associate Chair at Cornell University, where he holds core faculty appointments in the Latin American and Caribbean Studies (LACS) program and serves on the LACS Steering Committee. His interdisciplinary work bridges historical scholarship with critical geography and political theory, focusing on spatial dimensions of power and resistance. His academic trajectory includes a BA in History from Eastern Michigan University (1990), an MA in Latin American Studies from the University of New Mexico (1994), and a PhD in History from Yale University (2001). Eastern Michigan University: BA History (1990) University of New Mexico: MA Latin American Studies (1994) Yale University: PhD History (2001) Craib's research interrogates the intersections of space, politics, and everyday practice through frameworks of critical geography, cartography, and radical political subjectivity. His scholarship spans Cultural History, Social History, Comparative and Transnational History, Empires and Colonialism, Historical Geography, and Political Thought, with particular emphasis on Latin America's global connections. He challenges transnational historical orthodoxy by centering the immediacy of place while maintaining global contextual awareness, especially regarding anarchist and leftist movements. His publications reveal a sustained engagement with libertarian and anarchist experiments across the 20th-21st centuries, examining how spatial imaginaries shape political projects from interwar Chile to contemporary Silicon Valley utopianism. Craib's work consistently analyzes the tension between state-centric cartographic control and fugitive landscapes of resistance, connecting historical case studies to modern phenomena like seasteading and digital colonialism. Scientific recognition includes: Global Public Voices fellow (2020-2021) Graduate and Professional Teaching Prize As an active educator and researcher, Craib mentors graduate students in historical methodology and supervises theses exploring spatial history and radical politics. His collaborative projects, such as the 2020-21 fellowship with José Ragas of Universidad Católica (Chile), demonstrate international scholarly engagement. Craib maintains deep institutional connections across Cornell's interdisciplinary landscape, contributing to the Latina/o Studies Program and Romance Studies department while leading innovative courses like 'Starting Your Own Country: From Utopia to the Network State.' His research methodology combines extensive multi-archival work across Latin America, the Caribbean, and Pacific Islands with critical theoretical frameworks.

Arie E. Kaufmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computer Graphics
• Visualization
• Virtual Reality
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Arie E. Kaufman is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Stony Brook University, serving as Chief Scientist of the Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology (CEWIT) and Director of the Center of Visual Computing (CVC). He additionally holds a Distinguished Professorship in Radiology, with a 40+ year career at Stony Brook since joining in 1985 and chairing the CS department from 1999-2009. His seminal research spans computer graphics, visualization, and virtual reality with biomedical applications, pioneering breakthroughs including 3D Virtual Colonoscopy (FDA-approved colon cancer screening), Cube hardware architectures (commercialized as VolumePro), the Reality Deck (1.5 billion-pixel immersive display), and foundational work in volume visualization. His interests focus on real-time rendering, medical imaging, and immersive analytics, with recent work integrating machine learning for healthcare and environmental risk visualization. Recent publications demonstrate continued leadership in high-resolution immersive displays (Silo), XR analytics with LLMs, storm surge visualization, and neural reconstruction techniques. His work bridges theoretical innovation with practical applications, particularly in pancreatic cancer prognosis and disaster preparedness. Major honors include: IEEE Visualization Career Award (2005) Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (2017) ACM Fellow (2009) IEEE Fellow (1998) Long Island Technology Hall of Fame (2013) European Academy of Sciences membership (2002) As PI on 100+ research grants, Kaufman's work has generated 300+ refereed papers, 40+ patents, and extensive media coverage (New York Times, Science, Wall Street Journal). He leads the Center of Visual Computing with focus on translational research, including VolVis software (5,000+ installations) and Reality Deck deployments for big data analytics. His lab develops cutting-edge visualization infrastructure for medical diagnostics and environmental modeling, with current projects advancing immersive storm surge analytics, neural structure extraction, and VR-based risk communication systems. Future work emphasizes AI-enhanced visualization for precision medicine and climate resilience planning.

Thomas F. Strasserمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Aegean Bronze Age
• Greek Archaeology
• Mediterranean Prehistory
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Thomas F. Strasser is Professor of Art History at Providence College, specializing in Greek archaeology with expertise in Minoan Crete. He earned his PhD in Classical Archaeology from Indiana University and has conducted fieldwork in Greece, Cyprus, and Turkey for over two decades. Strasser's research reinterprets Bronze Age frescoes and investigates early Mediterranean seafaring through his Plakias Stone Age Project. His courses explore the art and archaeology of ancient Iraq, Egypt, and classical civilizations. Strasser received the 2021 Outstanding Faculty Scholar Award and leads student excavations on Crete. Recent publications examine Paleolithic tool assemblages challenging conventional timelines of Mediterranean colonization and geological elements in Theran wall paintings. His fieldwork continues to uncover evidence of Mesolithic habitation in southern Crete.

Greta Binfordمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Arachnology
• Spider Venoms
• Evolutionary Biology
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Greta Binford is a Professor of Biology at Lewis & Clark College, where she conducts pioneering research on spider biodiversity and venom evolution. Her work focuses on the biochemical and evolutionary mechanisms underlying spider venoms, particularly in brown recluse spiders (Loxosceles) and their relatives (Sicarius), with significant contributions to understanding dermonecrotic toxin distribution. She teaches specialized courses including Arachnology/Biodiversity, Invertebrate Zoology, and Evolution, integrating biodiversity themes across her curriculum and public outreach initiatives. Binford's research program employs integrative approaches spanning field collection, protein biochemistry, and molecular genetics to investigate venom evolution. She has demonstrated the shared evolutionary origin of sphingomyelinase D toxins in Loxosceles and Sicarius spiders, providing critical insights for medical applications. Her work bridges biodiversity science with toxinology, emphasizing how ecological pressures shape venom complexity and function across spider lineages. Analysis of her recent publications (2020-2023) reveals concentrated research on Caribbean spider biogeography and molecular mechanisms of phospholipase D toxins. Key themes include enzyme specificity determinants, structural stabilization of venom proteins, and evolutionary patterns of island endemism. Her work frequently combines taxonomic discovery with biochemical analysis, exemplified by studies on Micrathena orb-weavers and Antillattus jumping spiders. Binford actively mentors undergraduate researchers through hands-on laboratory and fieldwork, securing substantial funding including an NSF CAREER award (2006) for 'Venom Evolution in Sicariid Spiders', a collaborative Caribbean biogeography grant (2011), and a recent HDR DSC grant (2021) building data science capacity through biodiversity research. Her grants consistently emphasize undergraduate training and interdisciplinary collaboration. She leads a dynamic research laboratory at Lewis & Clark College where students participate in all stages of venom research, from specimen collection to molecular analysis. Her team maintains international collaborations focused on Caribbean arachnid biodiversity and contributes to public education about spider biology, emphasizing their ecological importance and dispelling common misconceptions.

Greger Larsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Evolutionary Genomics
• Ancient DNA
• Domestication
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Professor Greger Larson is a leading scholar in evolutionary genomics and bioarchaeology at the University of Oxford, serving as Director of the Palaeogenomics & Bio-Archaeology Research Network. Based at Brasenose College, he specializes in ancient DNA studies, domestication processes, and human-animal dispersal patterns. His work bridges archaeology, genetics, and computational biology to address long-standing evolutionary questions. University of Oxford: Current affiliation Palaeo-BARN: Director Research focus: Domestication, ancient DNA, phylogenetics Larson's research integrates ancient DNA with morphological data to reconstruct evolutionary trajectories. His projects span mammals like dogs, cats, and pigs, exploring how domestication shaped modern biodiversity. Recent work examines viral virulence through archaeological samples and interdisciplinary analyses of historical human-animal interactions. His publications highlight trends in domestication genetics, including dual dispersal patterns in dogs and genetic shifts in post-introduction populations. Collaborative efforts like the FarmGtex project emphasize functional genomics across livestock tissues. Supervision includes DPhil students studying epidemiological transitions, Basque uniqueness, and bioarchaeological methods. Current grants from AHRC and ERC support his work on human-chicken interactions and ancient DNA synthesis.

• Health Professional Education
• Medical Education
• Historical Archaeology
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Kimberley Owens is a Senior Lecturer and Curriculum Transformation Lead at James Cook University (JCU) within the College of Medicine and Dentistry. She holds a PhD from the Australian National University (2008) and a Bachelor of Social Science (Hons) from JCU (2001). Her work spans medical education, historical archaeology, and student well-being initiatives. Teaching focuses include Health Professional Education, Social Contexts of Health Systems, and Historic Archaeology. She coordinates modules like [MD3000] Selective Study (2021–2023) and led grants addressing mindfulness training for health students (2015–2019). Owens actively participates in university committees, including the Medicine Board of Studies and CMD Curriculum Management Committee. Her research bridges archaeology and education, with notable projects on Lord Howe Island colonization (2008) and mindfulness interventions in medical training (2020). She has presented widely on health education pedagogy and curriculum transformation at ANZAHPE conferences since 2010.

• Architectural Theory
• Philosophy of Architecture
• Biosciences and Architecture
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Professor Chris L. Smith is the Professor of Architectural Theory at the Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning, University of Sydney. He holds a PhD from the University of New South Wales (UoN), Australia, and has academic qualifications in Architecture (BArch and BSc(Arch)). He is also a member of the Sydney Environment Institute and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. His research explores the intersection of architecture with the body, philosophy (especially Deleuze and Guattari), and biosciences. He has authored/co-authored multiple books, including Bare Architecture: a schizoanalysis and edited volumes like LabOratory: Speaking of the Architecture of Science . Smith’s teaching roles include Program Director for the Bachelor of Design in Architecture (Hons) and Master of Architecture programs. He has supervised research students focusing on topics such as mental health architecture, palliative care environments, and youth mental health design. His professional roles include Chair of the Australian Institute of Architects’ National Education Committee and membership in various academic committees at the University of Sydney. His research has been published in journals like Architectural Design , Footprint , and Design Ecologies , and addresses themes such as architectural membranes, libidinal economies, and the nexus between science and architectural practice. Recent work includes studies on environmental considerations in pediatric palliative care and co-design methodologies in mental health facilities. Education: PhD, University of New South Wales (UoN), Australia BArch, UoN, Australia BSc(Arch), UoN, Australia PCAP and Membership of the Higher Education Academy, Newcastle, UK He has secured grants, including the 2013 Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Project on experimental science architecture. His work bridges philosophy, biosciences, and architectural practice, with a focus on innovative design approaches to healthcare, mental health, and urban spaces.

• Ancient DNA
• Molecular Ecology
• Conservation Genetics
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Associate Professor Jeremy Austin is a leading evolutionary biologist at the University of Adelaide , affiliated with the School of Biological Sciences and serving as Deputy Director of the Australian Centre for Ancient DNA (ACAD) . His work bridges ancient DNA analysis, molecular ecology, and forensic biology to address critical questions in conservation genetics and human identification. PhD in Evolutionary Biology from University of Tasmania (1995) Jeremy's research focuses on ancient DNA techniques to study evolutionary histories of extinct and extant vertebrates, assess environmental change impacts, and develop genomic tools for forensic identification of degraded human remains. His work supports agencies like the Australian Defence Force and humanitarian organizations. Recent publications highlight applications of LAMP assays for invasive species detection, genome-wide hybridization capture in forensic profiling, and phylogeographic analysis of endangered species. His team's innovations in trace DNA recovery and environmental DNA (eDNA) have advanced biosecurity monitoring. Australian Research Council Future Fellowship (2011) As a Senior Lecturer , Jeremy supervises research students and collaborates across conservation, forensics, and evolutionary biology . He leads ACAD's efforts to integrate historical museum samples into modern genomic studies, with applications for wildlife management and human remains identification.

Gabriel de Avilez Rochaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Atlantic World
• Environmental History
• Colonial Latin America
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Gabriel de Avilez Rocha is the Vasco da Gama Assistant Professor of History and Portuguese and Brazilian Studies at Brown University. He holds a Ph.D. from New York University (2016) and a B.A. from Harvard University (2008). His research focuses on social and environmental histories of colonialism and slavery in the early modern Atlantic world, emphasizing linkages between Africa, Brazil, the Caribbean, and Iberia. He currently works on The Atlantic Acceleration: Empires and Uprisings from the Global Commons, 1400-1560 , examining how ecological struggles shaped colonial expansion. Research Interests: Early modern Iberian empires Black Atlantic studies Environmental history/eco-criticism Microhistory methods Community engagement initiatives Teaching: Courses include Global Ocean History , Colonial Encounters in the Atlantic , and Environmental History of Latin America . His work appears in Colonial Latin American Review , Early American Studies , and William & Mary Quarterly .

Diana Youngمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cultural Anthropology
• Material and Visual Culture
• Museum Studies
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Diana Young is an academic, curator, educator, and designer at The University of Queensland (UQ), affiliated with the School of Social Science. Her research bridges cultural anthropology, material and visual culture, and museum studies, with a focus on Indigenous Australian art, museum practices, and the role of color in social life. She holds a Master's and PhD from University College London. Her work includes curating exhibitions such as the 50th anniversary of Ernabella Arts and leading the UQ Anthropology Museum’s transformation into a public institution. She directed the Master of Museum Studies program and raised over AUS$1.1 million for museum initiatives. Her research explores color as material and cultural substance, Australian Indigenous art markets, and digital heritage. Recent articles highlight her focus on Indigenous land management (e.g., Water as Country), museum curation practices, and material culture studies. She collaborates with institutions like QAGOMA on learning-focused courses and has authored/co-authored numerous books and chapters, including Solomon Islands: Re-Enchantment and the Colonial Shadow (2017).

Adele Murrellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Epigenetics
• Genomic Imprinting
• DNA Methylation
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Adele Murrell is a Professor of Epigenetics in the Department of Life Sciences at the University of Bath's Faculty of Science. She serves as Co-Director of the Centre for Therapeutic Innovation and is affiliated with both the Centre for Mathematical Biology and the Centre for Bioengineering & Biomedical Technologies (CBio). She is currently accepting doctoral students and maintains an active research program with multiple ongoing projects. Her research focuses on understanding how cells establish and maintain their specific identities through epigenetic mechanisms. Her work centers on epigenetic barriers and cell identity, genomic imprinting as a model epigenetic system, long-range epigenetic silencing in cancer, and epigenetic reprogramming during metastasis. She investigates how higher-order chromatin structure and epigenetic modifications shape the genome within the nucleus to constitute cell identity and provide memory of developmental origins. Her current work examines colon cancer and liver metastasis, focusing on changes in DNA methylation and its demethylation intermediates such as 5-hydroxymethylcytosine. Analysis of Professor Murrell's recent publications reveals a strong focus on DNA hydroxymethylation patterns in cancer progression, particularly in colorectal cancer metastasis. Her work bridges molecular epigenetics with clinical applications, exploring how epigenetic changes during metastasis could be targeted to prevent cancer spread. She has developed novel techniques for detecting epigenetic modifications and has made significant contributions to understanding allele-specific chromatin domains and genomic imprinting mechanisms. Professor Murrell leads multiple research projects including 'Two stages of genome wide 5-hydroxymethylcytosine (5hmC) reprogramming during colorectal carcinogenesis and liver metastasis' funded by the MRC until February 2024, and 'Modelling the fits and starts of how genes burst into expression' funded by The Leverhulme Trust until June 2024. She was also a Co-Investigator on the 'Multi User High-Content Confocal Microscope' project funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council. Her laboratory work connects with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to health and well-being. Her fingerprint analysis shows strong activity in Epigenetics (100%), DNA Methylation (94%), Allele research (73%), Methylation studies (69%), Genomic Imprinting (60%), CTCF research (56%), Promoter Region analysis (44%), and Differentially Methylated Regions (34%).

• Chronic lung infection in cystic fibrosis
• Vaccine development against antimicrobial-resistant pathogens
• Host-pathogen interactions
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Siobhán McClean (University College Dublin) is a leading researcher in Biomolecular and Biomedical Science with 24 years of academic experience. Her work focuses on chronic respiratory infections in cystic fibrosis patients and vaccine development against ESKAPE pathogens. Current roles: Professor (2024-present) Associate Dean for Widening Participation (2019-2023) Head of Biochemistry (2019-2022) Academic qualifications: BSc in Biochemistry, UCD PhD, Imperial College London Professional Diploma in Creativity & Innovation, UCD Research Interests: Specializing in bacterial adaptation to hypoxia in chronic infections, she leads studies on Burkholderia cepacia complex, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Pandoraea pulmonicola. Her team develops novel vaccine antigens through proteomic analysis of host-pathogen interactions, with recent work on TLR4 agonists and universal stress proteins. Article Trends: Recent publications focus on mRNA vaccine platforms, hypoxia-driven pathogenesis, and cross-reactive antigens for ESKAPE pathogens. Key themes include adjuvant optimization, host cell attachment mechanisms, and immune correlate analysis across bacterial/viral/parasitic agents. Scientific Awards: Principal Investigator for Marie Curie BactiVax network Coordinator of All-island Vaccine Research Alliance (AIVRT) Science Foundation Ireland grant recipient Training Leadership: Supervises 7 active PhD researchers and has trained 15 Marie Curie students across 8 countries. Her lab develops cationic nanoparticles and investigates bacterial stress responses.