جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Katherine Grilloمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Material culture of cattle-based pastoralism
• Ethnoarchaeology
• Ceramic technologies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Katherine Grillo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Florida, holding the Colonel Allen R. and Margaret G. Crow Term Professorship (2024-2027). She serves as General Editor for the Journal of African Archaeology and is affiliated with the Center for African Studies. Ph.D. (2012), Washington University in St. Louis M.A. (2006), Washington University in St. Louis B.A. (2002), University of Virginia Her research focuses on the materiality of cattle-based pastoralism in eastern Africa, examining ceramic technologies and mobile pastoralist repertoires through time. Current projects include co-directing NSF-funded studies at Turkana Basin 'pillar sites' and Luxmanda, Tanzania, the largest Pastoral Neolithic settlement site. Her interdisciplinary work on pastoralist foodways revealed evidence for the earliest dairy processing in eastern Africa and its implications for lactase persistence origins. Recent publications demonstrate expertise in climate change resilience, material culture analysis, and geophysical survey techniques. Grillo also leads the African Archaeology Lab at UF, engaging in public archaeology initiatives like Wikipedia outreach. Awards include the Crow Term Professorship recognizing her innovative contributions to African archaeology and anthropology. Colonel Allen R. and Margaret G. Crow Term Professor (2024-2027)

Cesar Hincapiéمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Musculoskeletal Epidemiology
• Clinical Epidemiology
• Knowledge Translation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Cesar Hincapié is a Research Fellow at the University of Zurich (UZH) and Balgrist University Hospital, where he leads the Musculoskeletal Epidemiology Research Group at EBPI-UWZH. His work focuses on the burden, etiology, prognosis, and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, particularly in spine health and care. Education: Bachelor's in Physical and Health Education (University of Toronto, 1999) Doctor of Chiropractic (Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, 2003) MHSc in Epidemiology (University of Toronto, 2008) PhD in Epidemiology (University of Toronto, 2015) His research integrates clinical epidemiology with musculoskeletal health, emphasizing knowledge translation, implementation science, and evidence-based guidelines. Key projects include high-quality clinical trials, practice-based research networks, and epidemiological analyses for conditions like back-related leg pain, chronic low back pain, and post-concussion syndrome. Recent publications highlight systematic reviews and meta-analyses on interventions for musculoskeletal conditions (e.g., viscosupplementation for knee OA, spinal manual therapy vs. nerve root injections, WHO guidelines for chronic low back pain). These works span sub-fields like pain management, rehabilitation, and evidence synthesis. Scientific awards include a CIHR Fellowship in knowledge translation during his PhD. He contributes to WHO clinical practice guidelines and leads initiatives such as SALuBRITY and Swiss ChiCo for improving musculoskeletal healthcare quality.

Rosa Weberمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس پاره‌وقت

• Social Stratification
• Ethnic Inequalities
• International Migration
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Rosa Weber is a PartTime Lecturer at the Department of Sociology, Stockholm University, and a Principal Investigator for the Segregation Across Domains project funded by the Swedish Research Council for Health, Working Life and Welfare (4.8m SEK, 2023). She holds a PhD in Sociology from Stockholm University (2020) and has conducted postdoctoral research at the French Institute for Demographic Studies (3GEN project) and Sweden’s social sciences sector. Education: PhD in Sociology (2020) Stockholm University MSc in Sociology (2014) London School of Economics BA in Serbian/Croatian and Eastern European Studies (2013) University College London Her research examines social stratification, ethnic inequalities, and migration dynamics across Sweden, Finland, and France. Using administrative data and surveys like Trajectories and Origins 2 (TeO2) and CILS4EU, she analyzes: Workplace and neighborhood segregation impacts on refugee integration Gender-specific labor market barriers for migrants Education-occupation mismatch across migrant generations Circular migration patterns in Nordic free-mobility frameworks Deportation policy effects on migrant financial behavior Key findings include: Male migrants benefit more from social contacts than women in labor markets Refugee children show consistent integration patterns across life domains Increased deportations shift Mexican migrant financial strategies toward remittances Swedish 'Ghetto' policies worsen socio-demographic outcomes Education-occupation vertical mismatch declines across generations in France Her work appears in Demography , Research in Social Stratification and Mobility , and European Journal of Population . She actively participates in migration research networks and policy discussions, maintaining collaborations with institutions like Sciences Po and CREST.

Surya D. Pathakمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Supply Chain Management
• Complex Adaptive Systems
• Sustainable Operations
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Surya Pathak is an Associate Professor of Operations Management at the University of Washington, Bothell School of Business , with a PhD in Interdisciplinary Management of Technology from Vanderbilt University (2005). His research focuses on supply chain management through the lens of complex adaptive systems and network theory. PhD: Interdisciplinary Management of Technology, Vanderbilt University (2005) MS: Electrical Engineering, Vanderbilt University (2001) BE: Industrial Electronics Engineering, Pune University (1999) His research explores: Supply network dynamics under risk and uncertainty Policy design frameworks for large-scale networks Sustainability implications in networked supply chains Diffusion of lean practices via complexity theory Interfunctional interfaces (marketing-finance-operations) Agent-based simulations and reliability-based design optimization Recent work includes NSF-funded research on technical networks and environmental performance. Publications span Decision Sciences , Journal of Supply Chain Management , and IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management . Awards include multiple MBA Faculty of the Year recognitions and NSF grant contributions. 2017: Nominated for Distinguished Teaching Award with Technology 2016: Inducted as Research Collaborator at IIM Bengaluru 2010: $311,205 NSF grant He teaches courses like Introduction to Operations Management and Quantitative Business Methods , and serves as Area Coordinator for Operations Management and Information Systems.

• Public Health
• Mental Health
• Immigrant Health
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Nanna Gram Ahlmark is a Senior Researcher at the National Institute of Public Health, part of the University of Southern Denmark, specializing in Social Health research. Her work primarily focuses on marginalized populations, mental health, immigrant health, and qualitative research methodologies. Her research interests center on the intersection of social determinants and health outcomes, particularly examining vulnerable populations including immigrants, military veterans with PTSD, and socially marginalized groups in Denmark. Her work often addresses mental health needs, healthcare access barriers, and innovative treatment approaches for conditions like PTSD through mind-body therapies. Ahlmark's publication record shows a strong focus on public health research with recent publications examining health surveys among marginalized populations, PTSD treatment alternatives, and healthcare utilization patterns. Her work often employs qualitative methodologies and has particular relevance for health policy development in Denmark. Recipient of media attention for PTSD and body therapy research Active participant in research networks focusing on public health issues Regular presenter at conferences and to public/private organizations Her research has garnered academic attention with multiple publications appearing in reputable journals and receiving citations and media coverage. She frequently collaborates with colleagues like Christoffersen, Nilou, and Pedersen on studies examining health disparities and social determinants of health in Denmark.

• Urology
• Reconstructive Urology
• Gender-Affirming Surgery
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jane T. Kurtzman, MD, serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Utah, specializing in urology with dual clinical focus on adult reconstructive urology and gender-affirming surgical care. She practices at the University of Utah Hospital Urology Clinic and leads innovative global health initiatives through GU-IMPACTS, a multi-institutional program providing longitudinal urology training in Rwanda and Cambodia. Her educational trajectory includes: B.A. in Anthropology and Religion from Dartmouth College M.D. from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine General Surgery Internship at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University Irving Medical Center Urology Residency at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University Irving Medical Center Genitourinary Injury and Reconstruction Fellowship at the University of Utah Dr. Kurtzman's research program centers on complex reconstructive challenges including radiation-induced injuries, neurogenic bladder management, and urethral stricture disease, with particular emphasis on surgical innovation for high-risk patients. Her gender-affirming surgery expertise addresses critical gaps in transgender healthcare, while her global health work through GU-IMPACTS develops sustainable training models for urologic care in resource-limited settings. Recent publications demonstrate methodological rigor across clinical outcomes research, surgical technique refinement, and healthcare equity analysis. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2018-2023) reveals three dominant research vectors: (1) Technical innovation in urethroplasty and artificial urinary sphincter placement with focus on graft selection and complication prevention; (2) Healthcare disparities research examining bias in patient satisfaction metrics and access barriers to reconstructive procedures; (3) Global surgery capacity building through curriculum development and outcomes assessment in low-resource settings. Her work consistently bridges clinical practice with systems-level improvements. As Co-Founder and Director of GU-IMPACTS, Dr. Kurtzman leads a pioneering effort to establish sustainable urology subspecialty training in Rwanda and Cambodia, addressing critical workforce shortages through longitudinal mentorship. Her clinical practice receives exceptional patient feedback (4.8/5 average from 18 reviews), with consistent praise for her technical expertise, compassionate communication, and commitment to patient-centered care across complex reconstructive cases.

Sofia Morberg Jämterudمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Medical Ethics
• Feminist Bioethics
• Medical Humanities
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sofia Morberg Jämterud serves as Assistant Professor and Head of Unit at the Department of Theme (TEMA) , affiliated with Theme Technology and Social Change (THEME) at Linköping University . Her work bridges medical ethics , feminist bioethics , and medical humanities through empirical ethics methodologies. Research Focus: Interdisciplinary analysis of post-COVID-19 syndrome using intersectionality , phenomenology , and biomedicalization frameworks Current projects include ethical dimensions of 'serious illness conversations' (Centre for Collaborative Palliative Care, Linnaeus University) and neonatal care negotiations for extremely premature infants Publications (2025-2016): 15+ works examining ethical frameworks in reproductive medicine, post-viral syndromes, and clinical communication. Notable contributions include Interdisciplinary fatigue analysis in post-COVID patients Reconceptualization of carrier screening ethics Phenomenological perspectives on pandemic symptom persistence Teaching: Courses on bioethics , qualitative research design , and ethics-religion intersections at undergraduate, advanced, and doctoral levels. Email: sofia.morberg.jamterud@liu.se

• Geriatrics
• Pharmacotherapy in Older Adults
• Dementia and Cognitive Disorders
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kobi Nathan is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administration at St. John Fisher University's Wegmans School of Pharmacy, providing clinical pharmacy services and precepting pharmacy students at Monroe Community Hospital—a county-operated long-term care facility. As a board-certified geriatric pharmacotherapy specialist, he serves on an interprofessional Geriatric Assessment Team diagnosing dementia and advising primary care providers for vulnerable elderly patients. His educational credentials include a Pharm.D. from St. John Fisher University, complemented by an M.Ed. and B.A. from the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville. Following post-graduate residency training at SUNY Upstate Medical University, he joined his alma mater's faculty in 2013 after nine years in higher education administration. Dr. Nathan's research centers on geriatric pharmacotherapy, with emphases on deprescribing interventions, pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics in aging populations, and neurological disorder therapeutics (Parkinson's, dementia). He concurrently investigates andragogical learning models in pharmacy education, analyzing how adult learners engage with professional curricula. His clinical specialty involves rehabilitation unit pharmacotherapy for stroke, traumatic brain/spinal cord injury, and congenital deformity cases. Publication analysis reveals consistent focus on medication safety in home health and post-acute care settings, particularly deprescribing frameworks, antipsychotic use in dementia, and geriatric syndrome-hospitalization linkages. Key journals include Clinical Therapeutics and Journal of the American Geriatrics Society , often co-authored with interdisciplinary teams. His professional recognitions include: Certified Geriatric Pharmacist Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacotherapy Specialist Dr. Nathan mentors PharmD students during clinical rotations at Monroe Community Hospital, leveraging prior administrative experience to enhance curriculum development. While specific grant details aren't documented, his research scope implies external funding in geriatric pharmacotherapy. He actively contributes to community care through the Geriatric Assessment Team and long-term care facility services, addressing complex polypharmacy cases in aging populations.

Cason Schmitمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Public Health Law
• Health Policy
• Health Informatics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Cason Schmit serves as Associate Professor and Director of the Program in Health Law and Policy at Texas A&M University School of Public Health, where he bridges legal scholarship with public health practice through interdisciplinary research in health informatics, ethics, and policy. His work examines law as a structural determinant of health with a decade of expertise in legal epidemiology. His educational foundation includes a Juris Doctor from Arizona State University's Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law (2012) and a BA in Mathematics and Psychology from Willamette University (2007), complemented by professional certifications in Health Law, Intellectual Property, and Genomics and Biotechnology Law. Schmit's research program investigates health information technology policy through the lens of public health ethics, with particular focus on AI governance, privacy frameworks, and data sharing systems. His seminal work establishes law as a critical social determinant of health, examining how vaccination laws, telehealth regulations, and community health worker policies impact population outcomes. Current projects explore alignment between legal structures and ethical imperatives in health data systems, including his active role in IEEE AI governance standards development. Analysis of his 2021-2025 publications reveals consistent thematic focus on legal epidemiology's application to health information systems, with increasing emphasis on AI governance and ethical data sharing. His scholarship directly addresses tensions between privacy protections and public health data utility, particularly during emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic, while developing practical frameworks for legal measurement in policy evaluation. Scientific awards are not documented in the provided materials. Schmit actively advises federal and state policymakers through collaborations with the CDC, Council for State and Territorial Epidemiologists, and National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics, translating research into actionable guidance for public health data modernization. His grant-funded work has directly shaped proposed federal policies on health data infrastructure. He leads the Program in Health Law and Policy and MPH program at Texas A&M while contributing to IEEE's AI governance standards workgroup, positioning his research at the critical intersection of emerging technologies and population health protection.

• Machine Learning
• Quantum Computing
• Natural Language Processing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

William Henrich Due serves as a Lecturer at the Department of Computer Science (DIKU), University of Copenhagen, within the Machine Learning section. His work intersects with the SCIENCE AI Centre and leverages the department's high-performance compute cluster for research in quantum computing, sustainable AI, and medical applications. Research focuses span quantum machine learning (biomolecular simulations, photonic processors), sustainable AI systems (energy efficiency, climate impact), and clinical applications (EEG analysis, medical imaging). His recent publications reveal strong activity in quantum-classical hybrid systems, with 8/15 recent papers addressing quantum computing challenges. The work emphasizes practical implementations in medical imaging and resource-constrained environments. His research aligns with DIKU's Machine Learning section priorities including medical imaging biomarkers and sustainable computing. Key infrastructure includes TreeSense for remote sensing and the department's dedicated compute cluster. No scientific awards were explicitly documented in the provided materials. Due contributes to DIKU's teaching mission as a Lecturer while engaging with the SCIENCE AI Centre's interdisciplinary initiatives. His work connects with medical imaging applications and quantum computing infrastructure development. Active in the Machine Learning section's research ecosystem, his work intersects with medical imaging analysis and quantum computing applications, utilizing specialized resources like TreeSense for environmental monitoring.

Kalyanmoy Debمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Multi-Objective Optimization
• Evolutionary Algorithms
• Genetic Algorithms
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Kalyanmoy Deb is a Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Michigan State University. Previously affiliated with Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur and Indian Institute of Technology Madras, he is a leading researcher in evolutionary algorithms and multi-objective optimization. Research Focus : Multi-Objective Optimization, Genetic Algorithms, Constraint Handling, Machine Learning-assisted Optimization Key Contributions : Development of NSGA (Non-dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm) series, hybridization of machine learning with evolutionary algorithms, fidelity evaluation techniques Scientific Accomplishments : With over 347 publications and 19,618 citations, his work on NSGA algorithms has become foundational in evolutionary computation. His recent research explores mixed-fidelity evaluations, innovized knowledge extraction, and neural architecture search.

Kristian Hoelscherمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Cities and Urbanization
• Political Science
• Conflict Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kristian Hoelscher serves as Research Director at the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO), where he leads interdisciplinary research at the intersection of cities, markets, politics, conflict, and development in the Global South. His work spans Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Latin America, employing both quantitative and qualitative methodologies to examine urban political transformations and peacebuilding processes. Hoelscher earned his PhD in Political Science from the University of Oslo, complemented by an MSc in Population and Development Studies from the London School of Economics and Political Science, and dual undergraduate degrees (BA in Business and BSc Honors in Psychology) from the University of Queensland, Australia. His multilingual capabilities include fluency in English and Norwegian, with working knowledge of Portuguese and Spanish. His research agenda centers on understanding how urbanization shapes political change in the Global South, with particular focus on African cities. A distinctive thread throughout his work examines small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as critical actors in conflict-affected urban environments, exploring how businesses navigate insecurity while contributing to community resilience and peacebuilding. His approach integrates political science, urban studies, development economics, and peace and conflict studies to address complex urban challenges in rapidly transforming cities across the Global South. Analysis of Hoelscher's recent publications reveals three interconnected research streams: 1) Urban political transformations in Africa, examining how demographic shifts reshape state-society relations; 2) SME resilience in conflict zones, documenting business strategies for navigating polycrises in cities like Kampala and Beirut; and 3) Digital peacebuilding, critically assessing technology's role in conflict resolution. His work consistently emphasizes place-based approaches that account for local context while identifying broader patterns across regions. Hoelscher has secured significant research funding including: Young Researcher Talent Funding from the Research Council of Norway for the Political Change in African Cities (PACE) project Funding for The Crime-Reducing Effect of Education project (CREED) He leads multiple collaborative initiatives including Peace Positive Private Sector Development in Africa (P3A), Working Through Violence; SMEs and the SDGs in Fragile Urban Spaces, and Critical Perspectives on Digital Peacebuilding. These projects involve partnerships with researchers across Africa, Latin America, and Europe, reflecting his commitment to globally engaged scholarship that bridges academic research with practical peacebuilding applications.

• Global Respiratory Health
• Paediatric Environmental Health
• Behavioural Health Interventions
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Gioia Mosler is a researcher at the Centre for Genomics and Child Health , part of the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at Queen Mary University of London . Holding a PhD in Environmental Epidemiology from Imperial College London, she leads the Global Research Group for Child Health and drives its community engagement initiatives. Her work focuses on respiratory and environmental health challenges in the UK and Africa, with projects including the MAIS (My Asthma In School) study, ACACIA (Achieving Control of Asthma in Children In Africa), CAPPA (Children’s Air Pollution Profiles in Africa), and the Children’s Environmental Health Clinic . Email: g.mosler@qmul.ac.uk Website: LinkedIn Profile Research Interests: Global respiratory health, particularly asthma in diverse populations Paediatric environmental health, focusing on air pollution exposure Behavioural health interventions using theatre, film, and games Research Trends: Her recent publications (2019-2024) emphasize asthma management in adolescents, exposure assessment to particulate matter in urban settings, and innovative community engagement methods like drama-based education. Studies span sub-Saharan Africa and the UK, addressing diagnostic gaps, pollution sources, and school-based interventions. Supervision: She supervises Andres Aharhel Mercado Velazquez and others in child health research.

Arash Ghoddousiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Conservation Science
• Area-based conservation
• Social-ecological systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Arash Ghoddousi is an Assistant Professor at the Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Group of Wageningen University in the Netherlands, with a visiting scientist position at the Conservation Biogeography Lab where he has worked for seven years. His academic profile reflects deep expertise in conservation science with a focus on practical applications for biodiversity protection across multiple continents. Dr. Ghoddousi's research program centers on understanding and improving protected area effectiveness, law enforcement mechanisms, and human-wildlife conflict dynamics. He has developed specialized expertise in monitoring large mammals and conserving big cats and mountain ungulates, with regional focus on southwest Asia, the Caucasus, and Central Asia. His work bridges ecological science with social dimensions of conservation, emphasizing practical interventions for improving human-wildlife coexistence in human-dominated landscapes. Analysis of his recent publications reveals strong methodological sophistication combining satellite remote sensing, spatial analysis, and field monitoring to address pressing conservation challenges. His research spans historical ecology (tropical dry woodland loss in India), protected area effectiveness (Caucasus Mountains), carnivore conservation (Persian leopards, pumas), and human dimensions of conservation (participatory research principles). Professional recognition includes: Board member of Society for Conservation Biology - Europe Editor for Biological Conservation and Conservation Biology journals Member of IUCN Species Survival Commission Collaborations with major conservation organizations (IUCN, WWF, UNEP) Dr. Ghoddousi actively contributes to conservation education through teaching at Wageningen University and mentoring in conservation research. His work demonstrates a clear commitment to advancing evidence-based conservation science while engaging with contemporary policy challenges and geopolitical contexts affecting biodiversity.

Sara Mostafaviمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computational Biology
• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Sara Mostafavi is an Associate Professor at the Paul Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Washington (UW), with a focus on Artificial Intelligence and Computational Biology. She is currently on leave (2024-2025) leading the Computational Biology and Translation Organization at Genentech. Mostafavi previously held faculty roles at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and the Vector Institute, where she received prestigious Canada Research Chair (CRC II) and Canada CIFAR Chair in AI (CIFAR-AI) awards. PhD in Computer Science, University of Toronto (2011) Postdoctoral Researcher, Stanford University Her research develops machine learning and statistical methods to study gene regulation, disease susceptibility, and molecular networks, with applications in immunology, genetics, and neuroscience. She has pioneered sequence-to-function models for understanding gene regulatory grammar and predicting disease mechanisms. Her publications highlight expertise in genomic data integration, interpretable AI, and cross-modality learning. Recent work includes analyzing mosaic chromosome loss in aging microglia, immune cell differentiation, and Alzheimer's disease networks. Scientific Awards Canada Research Chair (CRC II) in Computational Biology (2015–2020) Canada CIFAR Chair in Artificial Intelligence (CIFAR-AI) Co-founder of the Machine Learning for Computational Biology (MLCB) Conference Mostafavi has mentored numerous PhD and Master’s students, including Xinming Tu, Anna Spiro, Gherman Novakovsky (PhD 2023), and Elijah Willie (MSc 2020). Her lab collaborates with institutions like the Immunological Genome (ImmGen) Consortium and Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR). She leads the Mostafavi Lab, which specializes in combining association evidence across genomics datasets and modeling biological pathways to disentangle spurious correlations. Her team develops tools like CEWAS, AI-TAC, and Brain xQTL web server.