جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Stefan M. Brudzynskiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Ultrasonic Vocalization
• Neural Circuitry
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Stefan M. Brudzynski is Professor of Psychology at Brock University, where he directs research on neural mechanisms of behavior with emphasis on vocalization and locomotion. His laboratory employs multidisciplinary approaches including behavioral testing, neuropharmacology, and electrophysiology to investigate brain structures regulating behavioral patterns. Brudzynski's research program examines ultrasonic vocal communication in rats as indicators of emotional states, with particular focus on the mesolimbic cholinergic system's role in initiating negative emotional states. His work has established fundamental principles of rat ultrasonic communication and its neurochemical substrates, contributing to models of affective disorders.

Thomas Fisherمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Neuroendocrinology
• Cellular Physiology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Thomas Fisher is a Professor and Department Head of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology at the University of Saskatchewan. With a research focus on neuroendocrine physiology, he investigates osmotic regulation of ion channels, Ca 2+ channel targeting in neurosecretion, and gliotransmitter mechanisms. His work bridges molecular neuroscience and systems physiology. Academic Affiliation: University of Saskatchewan Research Themes: Neuroendocrine Ion Channels, Osmoregulation, Glia-Neuron Interactions Research Trends across his publications highlight: Evolution of Ca 2+ and K + channel studies in hypothalamic neurons Integration of molecular force spectroscopy and live-cell imaging Translational focus on water balance and vasopressin secretion Methodological contributions to immunocytochemical channel visualization Grants & Collaborations include NSERC, CIHR, and Heart & Stroke Foundation funding (2005-2014). His lab trained numerous students and pioneered techniques for studying channel dynamics in neuroendocrine systems.

Geoffrey Mainaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Mental Health
• Addictions
• HIV/AIDS Prevention and Care
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Geoffrey Maina is an Associate Professor at the University of Saskatchewan's College of Nursing, Prince Albert Campus. He holds a PhD from the University of Alberta and has expertise in mental health, addiction care, and HIV prevention. His research focuses on harm reduction, stigma reduction, and community-based interventions for marginalized populations, including immigrants and families affected by addiction. Education: PhD in Nursing, University of Alberta MN (Masters in Nursing) BScN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) Research Interests: HIV prevention and care (global and local contexts) Immigrant health resilience during pandemics Substance use prevention and family support systems Community-based qualitative methodologies His work integrates art-based methods to address healthcare disparities and promote equity. Teaching: Leads courses on mental health integration, therapeutic interventions, and global health perspectives in nursing education. Grants & Committees: Board member, Prince Albert Community Alcohol Steering Strategy Committee Board member, Prince Albert Multicultural Association Key Research Themes: Intersection of addiction and family dynamics Healthcare access barriers for immigrant populations Global health inequities through participatory research

Joseph Grossiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Old English Literature
• Middle English Literature
• Anglo-Saxon Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Joseph Grossi is a Professor in the Department of English at the University of Victoria, with affiliations in Medieval Studies and the MEMS concentration. He teaches across disciplines, including Hispanic and Italian Studies, focusing on Old and Middle English literature, Anglo-Saxon studies, and Italian Trecento literature. Holding a BA from Providence College and MA/PhD from Ohio State University, his research explores medieval identities, textual exegesis, and cross-cultural influences. Recent works include Angles on a Kingdom (2021) and articles on Dante’s diplomatic role and Hereward the Wake narratives. He supervises graduate students in medieval literary fields and teaches courses like Old English Literature, Chaucer studies, and Medieval Italian texts. Education: BA, Providence College MA and PhD, Ohio State University Research interests emphasize medieval literary history, with special attention to regional identities in Old English texts, Mediterranean cultural exchanges, and the interplay between liturgical writing and political narratives. His work bridges Anglo-Saxon and Italian medieval traditions, analyzing how literature reflects geopolitical tensions and monastic historiography. Teaching spans from introductory Old English courses to advanced studies in Chaucer and Dante, often integrating interdisciplinary approaches. Upcoming courses include studies on Chaucer and Italian literature, as well as Dante’s Divine Comedy . His work-in-progress monograph explores Hereward the Wake’s legacy in medieval historiography.

Jon Hussonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Earth History
• Stratigraphy
• Sedimentary Carbonates
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jon Husson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences at the University of Victoria. He is currently on leave. His research focuses on Earth history, stratigraphy, and the geochemistry of sedimentary carbonates, with expertise in stable isotope geochemistry and U-Pb geochronology. He holds a BA from Harvard University, and MA and PhD from Princeton University. His work integrates field observations, geochemical data, and computational methods to study Earth's geological and biogeochemical processes. Key projects include examining carbonate geochemistry's local and global controls, quantifying sedimentary rock accumulation patterns via the Macrostrat database, and leveraging the GeoDeepDive digital library for large-scale data analysis. His research group explores the interplay between sedimentary records and Earth system evolution, particularly in understanding carbon cycle dynamics and the geological mechanisms shaping habitability. Recent work includes studies on the Shuram carbon isotope excursion, Triassic-Jurassic boundary events, and the Phanerozoic evolution of dolomite abundance. Collaborations emphasize computational tools to synthesize geological data and address questions of planetary-scale environmental change.

Drew Marquardtمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biophysics
• Membrane Biology
• Lipid Dynamics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Drew Marquardt is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Windsor. His research focuses on biomembrane structure and dynamics, particularly using neutron and X-ray scattering techniques. He holds a PhD in Physics from Brock University (2014) and completed postdoctoral training at the University of Graz (Austria) and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (USA). Research Interests : Biomembrane mimetics, lipid-small molecule interactions, pulmonary surfactant function, and compact accelerator-based neutron sources (CANS). His work bridges physics, chemistry, and biology to address fundamental questions in health and disease, including vitamin E's antioxidant role and vaping-related lung injury mechanisms. Selected Projects : Development of asymmetric lipid vesicles for realistic membrane models Biophysical mechanisms of vitamin E in lipid membranes Neutron scattering-based studies of lipid dynamics and domain formation Pulmonary surfactant stability under vaping toxin exposure Design of a Canadian CANS facility for neutron research Collaborations : Industry partnerships with Catalent Inc. for lipid-based drug delivery systems. Active in national neutron science initiatives, including the Canadian Institute for Neutron Scattering.

Nanwei Wangمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Statistical Learning
• Graphical Models
• Bayesian Inference
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Nanwei Wang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of New Brunswick. He obtained his Ph.D. in Statistics from York University in 2017 following a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Xi'an Jiaotong University. His research develops statistical learning methods for high-dimensional data in genetics and machine learning. His core research interests include: Graphical models for dependency modeling Composite likelihood estimation methods Bayesian model selection techniques Linear mixed models in genetic association studies Wang's publication record demonstrates consistent focus on computational statistics, with recent emphasis on scalable algorithms for genomic data integration and Bayesian methods for high-dimensional inference. Methodological innovations in MCMC and penalized estimation feature prominently. Awards: OICR-CANSSI Biostatistics Postdoctoral Fellowship Award He leads research projects in statistical methodology development and welcomes graduate students interested in mathematical statistics, Bayesian analysis, and machine learning applications.

Dezene Huberمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Entomology
• Arthropod Ecology
• Chemical Ecology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dezene Huber is a Professor and ESM Undergraduate Coordinator at the University of Northern British Columbia's Faculty of Environment. He holds a PhD from Simon Fraser University and BSc from University of Calgary. His research focuses on arthropod ecology across forest, aquatic, agricultural, and urban systems. Current projects include spruce beetle genomics, pollination ecology, agroecosystem pest dynamics, and insect biodiversity assessments. Publications span chemical ecology, genomics, and taxonomy, with recent emphasis on bark beetle symbioses, orchid pollination gaps, and biodiversity informatics. Research often integrates molecular tools and community ecology. No awards were mentioned. He directs an insect ecology lab investigating local arthropods and maintains active fieldwork.

Zhiguo Huمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Banach Algebras
• Quantum Groups
• Functional Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Zhiguo Hu is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Windsor, Faculty of Science. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Alberta. His research focuses on Banach algebras associated with locally compact groups and quantum groups, with emphasis on duality theories, operator space structures, and harmonic analysis. He has contributed to the study of Arens regularity, module maps, and topological centre problems in non-abelian group contexts. Affiliations: Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Faculty of Science Education: Ph.D. in Mathematics (University of Alberta) Research interests include quantum harmonic analysis, Fourier algebras, and abstract structures of operator algebras. His work explores connections between Banach algebra theory and quantum group frameworks, addressing foundational questions in functional analysis and non-commutative geometry. Recent publications (2006–2013) highlight contributions to trace class operators, completely bounded multipliers, and topological centre problems across various algebraic structures. These studies advance understanding of operator spaces and their applications in harmonic analysis and quantum theory. No scientific awards explicitly listed. Active in grant-funded research through collaborations like those with Matthias Neufang and Zhong-Jin Ruan. His work is foundational for graduate training in functional analysis and quantum algebraic systems. Leads research in operator algebra theory within the department, contributing to the mathematical foundations of quantum group analysis. No specific lab or team mentioned, but collaborates internationally with experts in abstract harmonic analysis.

Olena Syrotkinaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• SCADA Diagnostics
• Big Data Analytics
• Discrete Mathematics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Olena Syrotkina is a Professor at the University of Windsor's School of Computer Science. She holds a Ph.D. in Mathematical Simulation from Ukrainian State University of Science and Technologies and an M.Sc. in Computer Science from Dnipro University of Technology. Her research focuses on SCADA diagnostics, big data analytics, discrete mathematics, and machine learning algorithms. Research Interests: Her work spans computational methods for large-scale data analysis, including machine learning applications in industrial systems and theoretical frameworks for data optimization. Primary areas include: SCADA system reliability and diagnostics Big data processing and resource optimization Machine learning-driven predictive modeling Research Trends: Her recent publications emphasize mathematical optimization in big data contexts, with themes like quantum computing applications, fault detection in complex systems, and e-commerce analytics. Over 80% of her 2020-2024 publications involve scalable algorithms for industrial data. Honors & Advising: No awards are listed. She currently mentors graduate students but no named advisees were specified. Laboratory & Teams: Leads research in computational methods at UWindsor, collaborating with industrial partners on SCADA and data infrastructure projects.

Richard Perronمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Urban Ecology
• Flood Architecture
• Landscape Urbanism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Richard Perron is a Research Professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture at the University of Manitoba's Faculty of Architecture. His work focuses on urban ecology, flood architecture, and ecological urbanism, with projects addressing post-industrial cities and flood-prone regions like Winnipeg, New Orleans, Thunder Bay, and Prince Edward Island. He employs spatial information systems, cartography, and scale-shifting design methodologies. Research emphasizes treating ecology as urban infrastructure, designing new ecologies, and predicting cultural-ecological dynamics. Recent projects include Mythic Ecologies phases and 48º 23’ 60 N , exploring landscape urbanism and regional mapping. His approach combines exploratory cartography with 'eidetic imaging' to visualize complex ecological-urban relationships. Teaching and research integrate graduate studios focused on regional-scale problems, evolving from landscape architecture to ecological urbanism paradigms. Methodologies include GIS modeling, local intervention design, and interdisciplinary assemblages of urban ecological systems.

Harris Bergerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ethnomusicology
• Folklore Studies
• Popular Music Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Harris M. Berger is a Professor of Music and Folklore at Memorial University of Newfoundland, holding the Canada Research Chair in Ethnomusicology and serving as Director of the Research Centre for the Study of Music, Media, and Place (MMaP). He holds a B.A. from Wesleyan University and M.A./Ph.D. from Indiana University. His research focuses on ethnomusicology, folklore studies, and popular music, particularly heavy metal music and phenomenological approaches to music experience. Key roles include co-editor of the Journal of American Folklore , founder of the Society for Ethnomusicology’s Popular Music Section, and co-founder of Music Research Annual . He has authored or edited influential books like Metal Rules the Globe and Stance: Ideas about Emotion . As MMaP director, he oversees live events and the Back on Track audio series, preserving Newfoundland’s musical heritage. His scholarly work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing global music cultures, applied ethnomusicology, and interdisciplinary methods. Berger’s articles explore topics like metal subcultures, music perception, and the intersection of folklore and institutional dynamics.

Alison Leitchمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Geophysics
• Magma Dynamics
• Environmental Geology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alison Leitch is an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN), within the Faculty of Science. Her academic journey includes roles as Assistant Professor (2000–2004), Post-doctoral Fellow (1992–1998), and earlier research positions in Australia, the U.S., and Canada. She holds a Ph.D. in Geophysical Fluid Dynamics (1986) and a B.Sc. (Honours) in Physics (1979), both from the Australian National University. Her research focuses on geophysics, magma dynamics, and environmental applications of geophysical techniques. Key areas include magma mingling processes, reducing spring detection in ophiolites, and geophysical exploration for mineral deposits. She teaches courses such as Electric and Electromagnetic Methods in Geophysics and Global Tectonic Processes . Leitch has supervised numerous graduate students, including projects on the Fogo Island Batholith, Howley Basin hydrocarbon potential, and Valentine Gold Project. Recent collaborations involve coastal erosion monitoring in Bay Bulls and serpentinization studies in Newfoundland’s Tablelands. Her work spans field, lab, and theoretical studies, with publications in journals like Journal of Petrology , Economic Geology , and Atlantic Geology . Current projects include geophysical detection of reducing springs and magma chamber dynamics modeling.

Amir H. Banihashemiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Digital Communications
• Wireless Communications
• Coding and Information Theory
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Amir H. Banihashemi is a Professor of Systems and Computer Engineering at Carleton University, holding a P.Eng. designation. He earned his B.A.Sc. from Isfahan University of Technology, M.A.Sc. from Tehran University, and Ph.D. from the University of Waterloo. His academic career includes postdoctoral research at the University of Toronto and roles such as Director of the Broadband Communications and Wireless Systems (BCWS) Centre at Carleton until 2013. He has authored over 100 publications in top-tier journals and conferences, focusing on coding theory, digital communications, and signal processing. Notable awards include the 2017 IEEE Ottawa Section Outstanding Engineer Award and Carleton's Research Achievement Awards (2006, 2012). His research group actively explores LDPC codes, compressed sensing, and spectrum sensing in cognitive radios. Key contributions include error floor analysis, trapping set elimination, and efficient decoding algorithms. Education: B.A.Sc. Electrical Engineering, Isfahan University of Technology (GPA 19.4/20) M.A.Sc. Communication Engineering, Tehran University (GPA 18.74/20) Ph.D. Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Waterloo Research Interests: Digital and Wireless Communications Coding and Information Theory Signal Processing Algorithms LDPC Codes Design and Analysis Recent Projects: Compressed Spectrum Sensing for Cognitive Radios (2021 FED Research Award) Error Floor Mitigation in LDPC Decoding Trapping Set Characterization Awards highlight his pioneering work in error correction coding and digital communications. His funded research includes NSERC Discovery Grants and industry partnerships. He has supervised numerous graduate students and advised postdoctoral fellows in coding theory and communications.

Ala'a Al-Habashnaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Wireless Communication Networks
• 5G/6G Technologies
• Machine Learning Applications
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ala'a Al-Habashna is an Adjunct Professor at Carleton University's School of Computer Science within the Faculty of Engineering and Design. He holds a PhD from Carleton University and focuses on advanced wireless communication systems, 5G/6G networks, machine learning applications, and discrete-event simulation. His research integrates AI-driven solutions for network optimization, spectrum management, and smart urban infrastructure analysis. Education: PhD in Computer Science, Carleton University Research Interests: 5G/6G Networks, Machine Learning for Communications, Cognitive Radio Systems, IoT Integration, and Urban Modeling via Computer Vision Focus on resource allocation algorithms, channel modeling, and AI-driven network architectures Key Article Trends: Recent work emphasizes AI integration in next-gen networks (e.g., RIS-assisted MIMO, GenAI-6G), 5G energy efficiency, and urban analytics using street-view imagery. Earlier contributions include DEVS-based simulation frameworks for fire modeling and D2D video streaming optimization. Collaborations & Funding: Active partnerships include Ericsson Canada for projects like Channel Reconstruction for LTE/NR and Spectrum Sharing with Machine Learning . A funded PhD position is available in Wireless Communication and 5G Networks requiring expertise in Mathematical Optimization. Labs & Teams: Engaged in Ericsson-Carleton Partnership initiatives and leads interdisciplinary teams addressing 6G challenges. Research leverages Carleton's advanced wireless and AI facilities.