جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Ana Magdalena Hurtadoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Global Health
• Anthropology
• Epidemiology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Magdalena Hurtado is a Professor in the School of Human Evolution and Social Change at Arizona State University (ASU), and an Affiliate Faculty member of the Global Institute of Sustainability and Innovation. She joined ASU in 2009 to establish the first anthropology-based Global Health program. Previously, she held positions at Emory University and the University of New Mexico. In 2012, she was inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on mortality reduction, niche construction, and public health, with a focus on indigenous populations like the Ache and Hiwi hunter-gatherers of South America. Education includes a Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of Utah (1995), postdoctoral training in epidemiology at the University of Michigan (1991–1992), and community-based participatory research at the University of New Mexico (2002–2004). Research interests span human ecology, infectious diseases, and evolutionary medicine. Key topics include TB epidemiology among indigenous groups, evolutionary origins of public health behaviors, and the interplay between cultural practices and health outcomes. She has authored/co-authored over 100 publications, including the seminal Ache Life History . Awards include the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Fellowship (2012). Grants include funding for studies on disease ecologies in the Nivacle of Paraguay and global health initiatives. She directs the Indigenous Health Sciences and Human Rights Group and the Global Health in Latin America Research Group. Teaching includes courses like Introduction to Global Health and mentorship in global health and biological anthropology. She has advised grassroots health programs in Paraguay and Venezuela, improving healthcare access and land rights for indigenous communities.

George Lovellمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Visual Perception
• Camouflage
• Cognitive Psychology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. George Lovell is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Sociological and Psychological Sciences at Abertay University, where he leads the Visual Perception and Camouflage Lab. His research lies at the intersection of cognitive psychology, ecology, and neuroscience, focusing on visual perception and camouflage mechanisms in both natural and applied settings. University: Abertay University School: School of Applied Sciences Department: Department of Sociological and Psychological Sciences Academic Rank: Senior Lecturer Email: p.g.lovell@abertay.ac.uk His research interests center on how visual systems detect or fail to detect camouflaged objects, using methods from psychophysics to virtual reality and behavioral studies with animals. He explores topics such as countershading, disruptive coloration, dazzle camouflage, and egg-laying behavior in quail. His work has practical applications in transportation safety (e.g., visibility of railway signs) and human-computer interaction. The most recent articles reflect a strong trend in interdisciplinary research combining behavioral ecology, computational modeling, and perceptual psychology. Themes include the effectiveness of warning signals, the mechanics of dazzle camouflage, and the evolution of crypsis in reptiles and birds. The work often involves collaborative projects with institutions like St Andrews, Bristol, and Glasgow. Scientific awards and recognitions include: EU ERASMUS Travel Grant (1994) All-fees bursary for Oxford Summer School in Connectionist Modelling (1995) He serves as a peer reviewer for journals such as Perception , Vision Research , and Behavioural Ecology and Sociobiology , and has acted as an EPSRC grant reviewer. His funded projects include BBSRC and EPSRC grants on aposematic signaling and natural vision. He has supervised research students and led knowledge exchange initiatives with Network Rail. His lab, the Visual Perception and Camouflage Lab, develops tools like the Bird-Idol software for public engagement and scientific outreach.

Mhairi Gibsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Evolutionary Anthropology
• Reproductive Ecology
• Cultural Evolution
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Mhairi Gibson is Professor of Anthropology in the Department of Anthropology and Archaeology at the University of Bristol, conducting fieldwork primarily in Ethiopia. Her research integrates evolutionary theory with anthropological methods to address critical issues in population health and cultural practices. Education: B.A. from Durham University (Dunelm.) M.Phil. from University of Cambridge (Cantab.) Ph.D. from University College London (U.C.Lond.) Research Focus: Gibson specializes in evolutionary anthropology and reproductive ecology, examining how cultural practices like female genital mutilation and intimate partner violence persist through social networks. Her work investigates the impact of development interventions on demographic change, employing methodologies including social network analysis and list randomization experiments to uncover hidden attitudes in communities. Publication Trends: Recent publications (2019-2025) reveal consistent focus on gender-based violence, reproductive strategies, and cultural evolution in African contexts. Her research demonstrates how evolutionary frameworks illuminate contemporary public health challenges, particularly regarding harmful cultural practices and their abandonment. She increasingly emphasizes methodological innovation and ethical considerations in cross-cultural research.

• Wireless Systems
• Satellite Networks
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jingxian Wang is an NUS Presidential Young Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the National University of Singapore (NUS). He leads research in next-generation wireless systems, satellite networks, and AI-driven applications. Previously, he was a Research Scientist at Microsoft Research in Redmond, where he initiated the Smart Surface for 6G and Space project. He holds a Ph.D. from Carnegie Mellon University. His research spans wireless communication, backscatter technology, RFID systems, and soft robotics, with emphasis on low-latency networks and energy-efficient solutions. Work includes satellite traffic engineering, AI-enhanced LoRa reception, and wireless actuation for electronics-free robots. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on wireless innovation, with trends toward satellite networks (2025), generative AI in communication (2024), and soft robotics (2023). Earlier work established foundations in RFID and material sensing. Awards & Honors: ACM SIGMOBILE Doctoral Dissertation Award Microsoft Research Fellowship Emerging Rockstar in IEEE Pervasive Computing Best Paper Awards (UbiComp, IPSN, IJCAI) Research Highlights in ACM Communications (3×) and SIGMOBILE Team & Advising: He leads PhD students (Jinfan Liu, Kin Whye Chew, Jiahao Xu) and post-docs (Yijie Li, Zehua Sun), supported by initiatives like Microsoft's Accelerating Foundation Models program. The lab focuses on wireless systems, AI, and satellite networks.

• Microbial Ecology
• Biophysics
• Host-Pathogen Interactions
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Nicolas Desprat is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Paris and a member of the Physics of Microbes team (ABCD Team) within the Physics Laboratory of the École Normale Supérieure (LPENS). His research focuses on understanding how physical constraints influence microbial communities, including bacterial colony formation, host-pathogen interactions, and collective behavior in organisms like Chlamydomonas reinhardtii. He holds a PhD in condensed matter physics and has conducted postdoctoral research at the Curie Institute, focusing on cellular mechanics and embryonic development. Research interests include: Bacterial communities and microcolony morphogenesis Host-pathogen interactions involving Listeria monocytogenes Collective phenomena in algae and yeast Evolution in spatially structured environments Key projects involve collaborations on mechanisms of bacterial adhesion, iron metabolism in Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and the role of temperature gradients in E. coli evolution. His work combines experimental and theoretical approaches, including force microscopy and automated bioreactor systems for studying microbial adaptation. Publications span topics like microbial cooperation, intracellular replication of pathogens, and biophysical instrumentation. He teaches physics at the University of Paris and leads interdisciplinary research bridging microbiology, biophysics, and evolutionary biology.

Øistein Haugsten Holenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Evolutionary Ecology
• Defensive Strategies
• Mimicry
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Øistein Haugsten Holen is an Associate Professor at BLU (Business Leadership Unit), Oslo Metropolitan University, where he teaches natural sciences to future kindergarten teachers. Previously, he was a Researcher at the Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Synthesis (CEES) at the University of Oslo. His research focuses on theoretical evolutionary ecology, particularly the evolution of defense traits, mimicry systems, predator-prey interactions, and phenotypic plasticity. He employs mathematical models, game theory, and adaptive dynamics to explore how organisms evolve strategies to avoid predation, deceive predators, and optimize resource use. Research Interests: Evolutionary Stability of Defensive Mechanisms Mimicry Evolution (Batesian, Automimicry, Reciprocal Mimicry) Predator Psychology and Signal Detection Avian Brood Parasitism and Egg Rejection Parental Investment and Parent-Offspring Conflict Information Use in Adaptive Behavior Labs/Teams: Formerly affiliated with CEES at UiO; currently part of BLU's interdisciplinary education initiatives. Advising/Grants: No specific grants or advising roles explicitly listed in the provided texts.

Michael Sitvarinمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار مهمان

• Animal Behavior
• Ecology
• Invertebrate Biology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Michael Sitvarin is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Biology Department at Union College. His research focuses on predator-prey interactions, particularly using spiders as model organisms, and explores topics such as sensory ecology, cannibalism, sexual selection, and ecological impacts of predation. He holds a B.S. from Muhlenberg College and a Ph.D. from Miami University. Sitvarin teaches courses like Intro to Environmental Science and actively engages students in research opportunities. His work bridges field observations with laboratory experiments to understand ecological dynamics and invasive species management. Despite not currently listed with major grants or awards, his publications emphasize analytical methodologies, invasive species impacts, and symbiotic relationships in arthropods. Education: B.S., Muhlenberg College Ph.D., Miami University Research Themes: Predator-Prey Behavior Invasive Species Ecology Sensory Adaptations Ecological Journalism Recent Work Trends: Focus on analytical consistency in ecological studies Impact assessments of invasive spiders like Trichonephila clavata Symbiotic relationships affecting reproductive outcomes

J.W.M. Gerritsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Innovation Management
• Information Technology in Business
• Internet Business Models
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. J.W.M. Gerrits is a Full Professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam’s School of Business and Economics, Department of Knowledge, Information and Innovation, and affiliated with the Amsterdam Business Research Institute and KIN Center for Digital Innovation. His work bridges organizational innovation and technology, with a focus on IT-driven business process optimization, internet applications, and technology’s role in enhancing organizational capabilities. He holds ancillary roles as an advisor at Woxsen University and director at Newtech Solutions. Research interests include innovation management, e-business models, entrepreneurship, and agent-based simulations of social and behavioral phenomena. Notable areas of exploration involve emotion recognition in virtual environments, legal/ethical AI implications, and crowd behavior analysis. His teaching includes the Digital Entrepreneurship Project course. Recent work emphasizes AI ethics, social robotics in healthcare, and computational models of emotion contagion. His publications span interdisciplinary topics like panic amplification in crowds, gamified mental health interventions, and domain-adaptive sentiment analysis tools like SentiMap. Labs/teams: Active contributor to the KIN Center for Digital Innovation and Amsterdam Business Research Institute.

Pierrick Bourratمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Philosophy of Biology
• Evolutionary Theory
• Individuality in Evolution
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Pierrick Bourrat is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Humanities at Macquarie University, where he is affiliated with the Ethics and Agency Research Centre. He holds a PhD from the University of Sydney (2015) and has held academic positions at the University of Oxford and the University of Sydney. His research spans philosophy of biology, evolutionary theory, and cognitive science of religion. Research Interests: His primary focus is on the philosophy of biology, especially evolutionary transitions, individuality, levels of selection, and heritability. He also explores the psychology of altruism, cultural evolution, and the cognitive foundations of religious belief. His work often integrates formal modeling with philosophical analysis. Recent Publications: His recent articles examine function pluralism in biology, causality in individuality, and multilevel selection. They reflect a strong trend toward clarifying conceptual foundations in evolutionary biology using tools from philosophy and information theory. Macquarie University Research Fellowship (2017) ARC Postdoctoral Research Associate (2015–2016) Advising and Grants: While no students are listed, Bourrat leads significant research projects funded by Macquarie University and collaborative grants. These include 'Solving the puzzle of the emergence of individuals in evolution' and 'Inheritance and the Emergence of Individuals: From concepts to practice'. He collaborates with leading scholars such as Karola Stotz, Paul Griffiths, and Alan Love. Labs and Teams: He is part of the Ethics and Agency Research Centre at Macquarie University, which fosters interdisciplinary work in moral philosophy, agency, and the ethical implications of scientific research.

Debra Liebermanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Evolutionary Psychology
• Social Psychology
• Behavioral Immune System
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Debra Lieberman is a Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at the University of Miami, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on evolutionary psychology, particularly the cognitive mechanisms underlying kinship detection, incest avoidance, disgust, and moral emotions. She explores how these systems influence altruism, cooperation, and social behaviors across cultures. Dr. Lieberman has also contributed to interdisciplinary discussions on the intersection of evolutionary science and legal frameworks, emphasizing the role of psychological adaptations in shaping human behavior. Her work integrates experimental methods with cross-cultural analyses to uncover the functional architecture of social cognition. Research Interests: Dr. Lieberman’s primary areas include evolutionary psychology, kinship detection systems, inbreeding avoidance adaptations, the behavioral immune system, moral psychology, and the evolutionary foundations of gratitude and forgiveness. She investigates how these systems evolved to solve adaptive problems such as pathogen avoidance, resource allocation, and social cohesion. Key Themes in Articles: Her publications emphasize evolutionary explanations for human behaviors, such as the role of disgust in regulating mating choices, the cognitive basis of incest taboos, and the trade-offs in moral decision-making. She highlights how interpersonal value and emotional responses like gratitude mediate cooperative interactions. Grants & Awards: No specific grants or awards were listed in the provided text, but her prolific publication record reflects sustained academic impact. She has collaborated internationally, evidenced by studies involving populations in Finland and elsewhere. Labs/Teams: While not explicitly stated, her research likely involves interdisciplinary teams focusing on evolutionary psychology and behavioral science, given the scope of her work on kinship, disgust, and moral systems.

• Aging
• Movement Disorders
• Systems Neuroscience
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Manuel Enrique Hernandez is a Teaching Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical and Translational Sciences at the Carle Illinois College of Medicine, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He holds affiliate faculty positions in Bioengineering, the Beckman Institute, Health & Kinesiology, and Neuroscience Program. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan in 2012. His research focuses on understanding the behavioral and neural mechanisms underlying postural dysfunction in older adults and neurological disorders like multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease, with an emphasis on developing biomarkers for early detection and intervention. Dr. Hernandez has extensive teaching roles, including Course Co-Director for BSE 635: Musculoskeletal and Integumentary (2019-2022) and instructor for courses like KIN 494 on Neuromechanics. His work spans experimental and theoretical models analyzing injury risk during goal-directed movements in aging populations. He leads the Mobility and Fall Prevention Research Laboratory and collaborates across disciplines on projects involving wearable sensors, machine learning, and virtual reality for health monitoring. His recent research explores applications of augmented reality in gait analysis, cupping therapy hemodynamic effects, and anxiety detection via multimodal wearables. He has contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed articles on motor control, neurorehabilitation, and aging neuroscience. His lab actively investigates biomarker development for neurological disorders and technology-driven solutions for mobility challenges in older adults.

• Cognitive Psychology
• Evolutionary Psychology
• Face Recognition
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Gwenaël Kaminski is a Professor at the University of Toulouse - Jean Jaurès, affiliated with the Cognition, Languages, Ergonomics (CLLE) research laboratory within the Faculty of Arts, Letters, Languages, Human and Social Sciences. He holds the distinction of being a Junior Member of the University Institute of France, recognizing his scholarly contributions. His educational background includes a PhD from Université Paris-Nord - Paris XIII, where he completed his thesis titled 'Composante sociale des traits d'histoires de vie d'un ongulé forestier européen : cas du sanglier femelle' (Social component of life history traits of a European forest ungulate: case of the female wild boar) in 2005, demonstrating an interesting transition from zoological research to human cognitive psychology. Kaminski's research spans several interconnected domains of cognitive and evolutionary psychology. His primary focus areas include: Face recognition and processing, particularly examining how humans detect kinship through facial resemblance Evolutionary aspects of social cognition and mate preferences Tactile perception systems and accessibility technologies for visually impaired individuals Aesthetic responses to visual stimuli, particularly in art contexts The intersection of hormonal factors and social perception His work demonstrates a consistent trajectory from basic cognitive processes to applied research, particularly evident in his recent work on tactile pictograms for blind children. Kaminski frequently employs interdisciplinary approaches, combining methods from cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and human-computer interaction. Among his notable recognitions is his appointment as a Junior Member of the University Institute of France, highlighting his standing within the French academic community. His collaborative work on large-scale projects like the Psychological Science Accelerator demonstrates engagement with contemporary methodological reforms in psychological science. Kaminski maintains active research collaborations across multiple institutions, as evidenced by his co-authorship on international projects spanning numerous countries. His work on the cross-cultural applicability of social perception models represents one example of this global research perspective.

Farhan Akramمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computer Vision
• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Farhan Akram is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Pathology & Clinical Bioinformatics , Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam. His research focuses on applying artificial intelligence to enhance diagnostic and prognostic capabilities in pathology through advanced analysis of histopathological images. He earned a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Rovira i Virgili University in 2017, graduating cum laude under Prof. Domenec Puig and Dr. Miguel Angel Garcia. His postdoctoral work spans A*STAR (Singapore), Khalifa University (UAE), and industry roles at Mil-kin Inc. (Tokyo, Japan). Research Focus: AI-driven 3D pathology, cancer prognostication, molecular subtyping, and kidney transplant rejection prediction. Techniques: Deep learning, image segmentation, computational pathology, and histomorphological classification. Grants & Collaborations: Lead researcher on 6 major grants (2022-present) funded by Hanarth Funds, ISIDORe-JRA, and EMC Breakthrough Funds. Collaborates with institutions in Singapore, UAE, and Japan. Scientific Impact: 33 research outputs (including 23 articles, 8 conference proceedings), 28 downloads and citations across Laboratory Investigation , Histopathology , and Lung Cancer . Teaching: Holds a university teaching qualification, emphasizing AI education and supervision.