جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Galaxy formation
• Galaxy evolution
• Large scale structure of the Universe
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Professor Carlton Baugh is a distinguished academic at Durham University, serving as Professor in the Department of Physics and Director of the Institute for Computational Cosmology. His extensive research career focuses on galaxy formation and evolution, and the large-scale structure of the Universe, with leadership roles including Director of Research in the Department of Physics. Professor Baugh's research interests center on understanding how galaxies form and evolve within the cosmic web through semi-analytical modeling within hierarchical cosmologies. His work spans galaxy clustering, Lyman-alpha emitters, submillimeter galaxies, and the connection between dark matter halos and observable galaxy properties. He has made significant contributions to modeling the evolution of galaxy mass, the properties of spiral galaxies, and the interplay between galaxy formation and the intergalactic medium. His recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate active research across multiple frontiers of cosmology, including computational simulations (P-Millennium), space missions (Euclid), and ground-based surveys (PAU). These studies explore galaxy clustering, photometric redshift estimation, star formation histories, and innovative tests of gravity through galaxy properties. His work bridges theoretical modeling with observational data from major surveys like DESI, BOSS, and eBOSS. As Director of the Institute for Computational Cosmology, Professor Baugh leads one of the world's premier centers for theoretical cosmology research, focusing on large-scale structure formation, galaxy evolution, and advanced simulation techniques. His leadership extends to major international collaborations including the Euclid mission, where he contributes to galaxy cluster detection algorithms. His academic activities include teaching as Demonstrator on Level 3 computing courses and organizing joint astrophysics seminars. His extensive publication record across top journals including Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society and Astronomy & Astrophysics reflects significant research impact and consistent funding support throughout his career.

• Astrophysics
• Cosmology
• Galaxy Formation
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Cedric Lacey is a distinguished astrophysicist at Durham University, specializing in theoretical and computational astrophysics. His research focuses on galaxy formation and evolution within the framework of the ΛCDM cosmological model, with particular expertise in semi-analytic modeling of galaxy formation. Professor Lacey's research interests span multiple areas of modern astrophysics, including galaxy formation and evolution, dark matter halos and structure formation, active galactic nuclei and black hole physics, computational astrophysics and cosmological simulations, and the interplay between theoretical models and observational data from major telescopes and space missions. His work often bridges the gap between theoretical predictions and observational constraints, particularly from missions like Euclid and JWST. Analysis of Professor Lacey's recent publications reveals a strong focus on advancing our understanding of galaxy formation processes through increasingly sophisticated computational models. His work on the FLAMINGO project demonstrates expertise in large-scale hydrodynamical simulations, while his research on AGN feedback mechanisms shows deep engagement with the physical processes that regulate galaxy growth. The consistent presence of his work in top astrophysical journals indicates his significant contributions to the field, particularly in developing and testing semi-analytic models against observational data from cutting-edge instruments. Professor Lacey has been instrumental in several major collaborative projects, including the Euclid mission and the FLAMINGO simulation suite, demonstrating his leadership in large international collaborations. His work connects theoretical astrophysics with observational cosmology, providing crucial insights into how galaxies form and evolve across cosmic time.

• Cosmology
• Astrophysics
• Galaxy Clustering
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Pauline Zarrouk is a researcher affiliated with Durham University , specializing in cosmology and astrophysics. Her work focuses on galaxy clustering, redshift space distortions, baryonic acoustic oscillations, and dark energy studies. Key research areas: Cosmology, Galaxy Power Spectrum, Modified Gravity Collaborated on major projects: Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), SDSS-IV survey Her recent publications emphasize cosmological analysis using full-shape modeling and effective field theory frameworks. She has contributed to validating covariance matrices, developing neural network models, and characterizing galaxy surveys. Dr. Zarrouk is part of the DESI collaboration, working on flux-limited galaxy samples and cosmological simulations like the Uchuu–SDSS galaxy light-cones. Her work bridges observational data with theoretical models to constrain cosmological parameters.

Cynthia Wallمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Restoration and 18th Century British Literature
• Narrative Theory
• Description in Literature
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Cynthia Wall serves as the William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor in the Department of English at the University of Virginia, specializing in 18th-century British literature with particular expertise in Restoration-era studies, narrative theory, and spatial representation. Her scholarly contributions have fundamentally shaped understanding of landscape description, urban geography, and linguistic structures in early novels through award-winning monographs and extensive editorial work. Her academic foundation includes a Ph.D. in English from the University of Chicago (1992), an M.A. in English from the University of Chicago (1987), an M.A. in Philosophy from Northwestern University (1983), and a B.A. from St. Olaf College (1981). These interdisciplinary roots inform her distinctive approach bridging literary analysis with philosophical and spatial inquiry. Professor Wall's research centers on the intricate relationships between physical spaces and narrative forms in 18th-century Britain, examining how London's urban topography, domestic architecture, and linguistic punctuation shape literary meaning. Her work progressively evolved from broad spatial analyses in The Literary and Cultural Spaces of Restoration London to microscopic examinations of grammatical elements in Grammars of Approach , revealing how minute textual features construct ideological frameworks. Current projects investigate punctuation as narrative device and the politics of miniature objects, demonstrating her commitment to innovative methodological approaches within longue durée literary history. Her publication trajectory reveals a sophisticated scholarly maturation from foundational spatial studies to granular textual analysis, maintaining consistent focus on Defoe, Fielding, and Bunyan while expanding into punctuation studies and microhistory. This evolution mirrors broader disciplinary shifts toward close reading of 'small things' while retaining engagement with large-scale historical contexts of empire and urbanization. Her exceptional contributions have received significant recognition: Robert Lowry Patten Award for Best Contribution to Restoration and Eighteenth-Century Studies (2020) Shortlisted for Kenshur Prize for Best Book in Eighteenth-Century Studies (2020) Honorable Mention for James Russell Lowell Prize (2007) Multiple NEH Fellowships across three decades American Council of Learned Societies Fellowship Election to The Athenaeum Club, London Lewis Walpole Library Fellowship Professor Wall's research has been consistently supported by major funding bodies including the National Endowment for the Humanities, American Council of Learned Societies, and prestigious research libraries worldwide. These grants enabled extensive archival work at institutions like the Newberry Library and Huntington Library, facilitating her groundbreaking analyses of spatial and linguistic elements in 18th-century texts. Her editorial leadership on projects like The Eighteenth Centuries: Global Networks of Enlightenment further demonstrates collaborative scholarly impact beyond individual publications.

Yang Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• comparative historical sociology
• political sociology
• contentious politics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Yang Zhang is a faculty member at American University's School of International Service (SIS), where he teaches courses on Bottom-Up Politics, Contentious Politics, Empire and Imperialism, Global and Comparative Governance, and Research Design Seminar. His academic work bridges sociology, political science, and historical analysis with a regional focus on China. His educational background includes Ph.D. and M.A. degrees in Sociology from the University of Chicago, and M.A. and B.A. degrees from Tsinghua University in China. He is fluent in Mandarin. Ph.D. and M.A. in Sociology, University of Chicago M.A. and B.A., Tsinghua University Professor Zhang's research spans comparative historical sociology, political sociology, contentious politics, social networks, sociology of knowledge, philosophy of social sciences, and social theory. His primary focus examines large-scale religious and ethnic rebellions in the Qing Empire, state building in late imperial China, political conflicts during China's reform era using elite conversational network analysis, and environmental governance in contemporary China. He has developed innovative approaches to studying causality, contingency, counterfactuals, comparison, and falsificationism in historical analysis. His scholarly publications demonstrate consistent productivity with articles appearing in top journals including American Journal of Sociology, Theory and Society, Journal of Historical Sociology, Mobilization, and Voluntas. His work shows increasing methodological sophistication, moving from traditional historical analysis to network-based approaches for understanding elite politics, while maintaining strong theoretical grounding in social theory and philosophy of science. Distinguished Contribution to Scholarship Article Award (Honorable Mention) from Collective Behavior and Social Movements Section of ASA (2024) Charles Tilly Article Award from ASA's Comparative-Historical Sociology Section (2022) William Cromwell Award for Outstanding Teaching (2021) PhD Mentor Award (2024) As an educator, Professor Zhang has received significant recognition including the William Cromwell Award for Outstanding Teaching in 2021 and the PhD Mentor Award in 2024. He serves as a consulting editor for the American Journal of Sociology and as an executive committee member of the Social Science History Association. His media presence is substantial, with commentary on Chinese politics appearing in major international outlets including Associated Press, BBC, Bloomberg, CNN, The Economist, Financial Times, New York Times, Reuters, and Washington Post.

• Cosmology
• Large Scale Structure of the Universe
• Cosmic Microwave Background
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Fabien Lacasa is a cosmology researcher affiliated with the Université Libre de Bruxelles as a postdoctoral researcher funded by BELSPO (ESA, Euclid). He holds a dual role as Maître assistant at the University of Geneva and chercheur associé at the Institut d'Astrophysique Spatiale (Université Paris-Saclay). His career spans multiple institutions including ICTP-SAIFR, University of Padova, and involvement in major missions like Planck, Dark Energy Survey, and Euclid. Past Affiliations : PhD at Institut d'Astrophysique Spatiale (2010-2013), Postdoc at ICTP-SAIFR (2013-2016), University of Geneva (2016-2019, 2021-2022), CNES postdoc (2019-2020), INFN postdoc (2022-2023) His research focuses on non-linear effects in cosmic structure formation , analyzing Large Scale Structure (LSS), Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB), and their interplay. Key contributions include modeling super-sample covariance ( Lacasa & Grain 2018 ), bispectrum analysis for primordial non-Gaussianity, and developing methodologies for multi-probe cosmological constraints. He actively shares computational tools through GitHub repositories like IDL-fablib (CMB analysis routines) and PySSC (super-sample covariance implementation with comprehensive documentation). Data and analysis notebooks for his publications are openly available to ensure reproducibility.

Andreagiovanni Reinaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Collective Behavior
• Swarm Robotics
• Self-Organization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andreagiovanni Reina is a Research Group Leader at the Centre for the Advanced Study of Collective Behaviour (CASCB) at the University of Konstanz and the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior in Germany. He leads the GIO Lab, focusing on understanding and engineering self-organized collective behavior in decentralized systems such as robot swarms and biological groups. His interdisciplinary work integrates statistical physics, network science, and robotics to design scalable and resilient coordination mechanisms. Reina holds a PhD in Computer Science from Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) and has held academic positions including FNRS Research Fellow at ULB and Research Fellow at the University of Sheffield. He collaborates with institutions like IRIDIA (ULB) and the Natural Robotics Lab (Sheffield). His research emphasizes group decision-making, swarm robotics, and collective cognition, with applications in robotics, environmental monitoring, and artificial intelligence. Key research interests include: (1) Decentralized coordination in robot swarms, (2) Mathematical modeling of collective intelligence, (3) Resilience in heterogeneous systems, and (4) Applications of swarm robotics in environmental sensing. His lab employs both theoretical models and physical experiments with kilobot swarms. Notable achievements include the FNRS Research Fellowship (2021-2023) and leadership in projects like the EU-funded DiODe ERC grant and the ONRG Swarm Awareness initiative. His lab has produced over 38 publications and collaborates across disciplines including theoretical biology, cognitive neuroscience, and robotics engineering. Advising highlights include supervising 19+ PhD and MSc theses on topics like blockchain-based swarm coordination, Byzantine-fault tolerance in SLAM, and heterogeneous decision-making models. Current lab members include researchers from institutions like Swansea University and Politecnico di Milano. His work is supported by advanced facilities at the CASCB, leveraging interdisciplinary infrastructure for collective behavior studies across scales—from microbial systems to large-scale robotic networks.

Jan Bendix Hagedornمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Galaxy evolution
• Baryon cycle in galaxies
• Galactic winds and outflows
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jan Bendix Hagedorn is a Doctoral Research Fellow at the University of Oslo, affiliated with the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. His primary department is Cosmology and Extragalactic Astronomy, and he contributes to the Nordic Radio and Millimeter Astronomy Network (NoRMA). He holds a M.Sc. in Astrophysics from Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (2018–2021) and a B.Sc. in Physics from the University of Hamburg (2014–2018). Research Interests: Focuses on galaxy evolution, particularly the baryon cycle and galactic outflows. Specializes in multi-wavelength observations of galaxies, including molecular gas dynamics and star formation processes. Engages with projects like AtLAST (Atacama Large Aperture Submm Telescope). Advising & Grants: No listed advisees. Active in collaborative research through affiliations like the Cosmology and Extragalactic Astronomy group. Labs/Teams: Member of the Cosmology research group at the University of Oslo and contributes to the NoRMA network, advancing radio and millimeter astronomy.

Matthew Olczakمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Vertical Restraints
• Merger Policy
• Tacit and Explicit Collusion
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Matthew Olczak is a Reader (equivalent to Associate Professor) in Economics and International Business at Aston University's Aston Business School, affiliated with the A-GamE Centre and the Centre for Business Prosperity. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of East Anglia (2009), along with earlier degrees from the same institution. His research focuses on industrial organization, competition policy, and the application of technology to enhance teaching. Specific interests include vertical restraints, merger policy, tacit/explicit collusion, and the design of educational tools. Olczak's work has earned recognition through awards such as the International Journal of Industrial Organization 2018 Best Paper Prize and the International Journals 2016 Best Paper Prize. He teaches Microeconomics, Industrial Organization, and Competition Policy, emphasizing innovative pedagogical methods like in-class games and robotic simulations. His research on hub-and-spoke cartels and cartel damages has contributed to antitrust policy frameworks. He has also evaluated the efficacy of structural merger remedies and the impact of lecture capture technology on student performance. Olczak maintains professional affiliations with the ESRC Centre for Competition Policy and the European Association for Research in Industrial Economics. His academic activities include peer-reviewing for journals like Oxford Economic Papers and contributing to textbook resources for McGraw-Hill Publishers.

Antonio Rodrigues Toméمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Atmospheric Science
• Climate Modeling
• Nanoparticle Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Antonio Rodrigues Tomé is an Associate Professor at the Department of Physics of the University of Beira Interior (UBI) and serves as President of the Coordinating Research Institute (ICI). His research focuses on atmospheric processes, climate modeling, nanoparticle dynamics, and thermodynamics, with significant contributions to the CERN CLOUD experiment. He teaches courses including Thermodynamics and Structure of Matter, Mechanics and Waves, and General Physics I. Key research projects include the AMIC project (mid-century climate simulations), BRIEF (regional ensemble forecasts), BOSS (boundary-layer modeling), and seasonal predictability studies. His work bridges experimental physics, computational modeling, and environmental science, addressing global climate challenges through particle formation studies and atmospheric chemistry. Contact: artome@ubi.pt . Active in research leadership and interdisciplinary collaborations, he contributes to UBI's academic and scientific mission through teaching and innovation in climate science and physics education.

Michael Shanahanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Life Course Sociology
• Molecular Genetics
• Public Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michael Shanahan is a Professor of Sociology and Director of the Department of Sociology at the University of Zurich . He is also a former Director of the Jacobs Center (2015-2021) and a member of the Governing Board. His research focuses on the intersection of life course sociology with molecular genetics and health outcomes, particularly examining how early social experiences influence gene expression and chronic disease risk. He leads the Social Genomics Lab at UZH, collaborating with institutions like UCLA and UNC-Chapel Hill on large-scale studies such as the Add Health longitudinal project. Key research interests include: Life course models of health and disease Gene transcription regulation and social stratification Socioeconomic disparities in molecular health markers His work bridges sociology with genomics, using Bayesian statistical methods and transcriptomic data to analyze health trajectories. Notable collaborations include Dr. Kathleen Mullan Harris (Add Health director) and Dr. Steve Cole (UCLA), resulting in high-impact studies on inflammatory biomarkers and gene-environment interactions. He has contributed to foundational texts like the Handbook of the Life Course and pioneered methodologies for integrating genetic data into social science research. His lab focuses on: Developing infrastructure for genomic epidemiology Exploring upstream regulators of immune function Linking life course theory to molecular mechanisms

Valia Kordoniمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Computational Linguistics
• Syntax-Semantics Interface
• Grammar Engineering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

PD Dr. phil. Valia Kordoni is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of English and American Studies at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, part of the Faculty of Philology and Literature. She specializes in computational linguistics, syntax-semantics interface, and grammar engineering, with a focus on multiword expressions, treebanking, and language technology applications. Her work bridges theoretical linguistics and applied NLP, emphasizing register analysis and cross-linguistic methodologies. Research Interests: Her research spans computational linguistics, syntax-semantics interface, grammar engineering (e.g., DeepBank project), and register analysis. She has contributed to projects like GeRMaN (German register marking) and collaborated on international initiatives such as the CRC 1412 on language register. Her work often integrates corpus linguistics, discourse analysis, and formal grammar frameworks. Articles Trends: Recent work focuses on register variation across languages, metaphor annotation, and ethical implications of AI. Earlier contributions include studies on Germanic syntax, Greek valence alternations, and treebank construction for spoken language processing. Her publications reflect a blend of theoretical innovation and practical applications in computational linguistics. Grants and Labs: She has been involved in collaborative research centers and EU-funded projects, though specific grants are not detailed here. Her work aligns with interdisciplinary teams exploring language use in situated contexts and technological applications. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Department’s research initiatives on language technology and register studies, contributing to projects like the TraMOOC consortium for machine translation of educational content.

• Urban Planning
• Sustainable Urban Development
• Transport Planning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Shan He is an Adjunct Lecturer at the School of Design, University of Western Australia, with a focus on urban planning and sustainable development. He holds a PhD from UWA, a Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture from Cambridge University, and a Bachelor of Architecture from Zhejiang University. His research explores urban infill strategies in Perth through water-sensitive urbanism, and high-density urban growth around transport infrastructure in China, particularly high-speed rail nodes. He is funded by the CRC for Water Sensitive Cities. Research interests include Chinese Urbanism, transport planning, and sustainable architectural design. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable cities and communities. Recent publications focus on galaxy surveys and cosmological studies through large-scale astronomical surveys like GAMA and DEVILS. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned. He has contributed to collaborative projects such as the WAVES Input Catalogue and ProFound source extraction software. His academic activities include interdisciplinary research bridging urban studies and environmental design.

• Astronomy
• Astrophysics
• Radio Astronomy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Minh Huynh is an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR) affiliated with The University of Western Australia. His research focuses on radio astronomy, galactic evolution, and cosmology, with a particular emphasis on radio galaxy detection, survey methodologies, and advanced data analysis techniques. He has contributed to major projects like the Evolutionary Map of the Universe (EMU) and the WALLABY Pilot Survey. Key research interests include radio source classification, machine learning applications in astronomy, and the development of novel data formats for spectral-domain observations. He has collaborated on international initiatives involving the Square Kilometre Array and led projects on black hole feedback mechanisms in deep radio surveys. Notable contributions include pioneering work in automated radio galaxy detection via computer vision (RadioGalaxyNET), creation of the RG-CAT radio galaxy catalogue, and development of the SDHDF data format for spectral radio astronomy data. His work bridges observational astronomy with computational methods to advance understanding of galaxy evolution and cosmological structures. Minh has secured grants for large-scale cosmological surveys and has published extensively in leading journals like the Publications of the Astronomical Society of Australia. His datasets, including EMU pilot survey catalogues and WALLABY source findings, are widely utilized in astronomical research.

Trystan Lambertمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Extragalactic astronomy
• Radio astronomy
• Optical astronomy
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Trystan Lambert is a Researcher at the University of Western Australia (UWA) and the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR). He holds a M.Sc. from the University of Cape Town and a Ph.D. from Universidad Diego Portales in Chile. His research focuses on extragalactic observational astronomy, including galaxy and quasar studies in the epoch of reionization, large-scale structure identification in surveys like WAVES, and dark matter distribution mapping. His work contributes to cosmological theory validation and the UN Sustainable Development Goals related to space research. Education: M.Sc., University of Cape Town, South Africa Ph.D., Universidad Diego Portales, Chile Research Interests Leveraging advanced telescopes (e.g., ALMA, DECam), Lambert explores galaxy evolution, quasar feedback mechanisms, and protocluster dynamics. His tools for analyzing redshift surveys aim to uncover cosmic structure formation and test modern cosmological models. Key Research Trends Recent work emphasizes Lyman-break galaxy distributions around hot-dust-obscured galaxies and quasar-induced environmental effects at high redshifts. Collaborations span global institutions, focusing on observational astronomy and theoretical cosmology.