جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

Ann Na Choمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Human 3D Organoids
• Brain Organoid
• Tissue Engineering
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ann Na Cho is a Lecturer in the School of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Sydney, where she serves as Principal Investigator and Group Leader of the human Brain Microphysiological System (hBMS) Laboratory. She holds prestigious fellowships including the Sydney Horizon Fellowship and NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellowship. Dr. Cho is also a member of The University of Sydney Nano Institute, the Brain and Mind Centre, and the Charles Perkins Centre. Dr. Cho's research focuses on developing innovative human brain organoids and microphysiological systems to model brain function and disease. Her expertise spans stem cell biology, tissue engineering, microfluidics, biomaterial chemistry, nanomedicine, drug development, and bioinformatics. She established the world's first Tissue engineered human brain-on-a-chip combining human pluripotent stem cells, 3D brain-mimetic biomaterial and organ-on-a-chip technology, with her pioneering work published in high-impact journals including Nature Communications, Nature Biomedical Engineering, and Science Advances. Her research has significant implications for understanding neurological disorders, viral infections' effects on the brain (including SARS-CoV-2 induced 'brain fog'), and developing personalized therapeutic approaches without relying on animal models. Dr. Cho's publications demonstrate a clear trajectory from fundamental stem cell and tissue engineering research toward increasingly sophisticated brain models with clinical applications, particularly in neuroinflammation, psychiatric disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases. MIT Technology Review, Innovators Under 35 (TR35) Asia Pacific (2024) Australian Museum Eureka Prize Finalist for Outstanding Early Career Researcher (2024) Dean's Award, University of Sydney, Outstanding Research (2025) Vice-Chancellor Award, University of Sydney, Early Career Research of the Year (2025) Member of the Year in Nano Institute (2024) Dr. Cho mentors multiple graduate students working on cutting-edge projects including human cortex-midbrain organoid-on-a-chip platforms, neuroinflammation modeling, and mechanisms regulating TDP-43 dysfunction. She has secured significant research funding including NHMRC Investigator Grants and Sydney Horizon Fellowships focused on modeling neuroinflammation, viral infections, and developing personalized brain models for Alzheimer's disease. Her laboratory serves as a hub for interdisciplinary collaboration, connecting neuroscience, engineering, and clinical research to advance our understanding of brain function and disease.

• Gastroenterology
• Oncology
• Molecular Medicine
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor MALESCI ALBERTO CARLO PIERO is affiliated with the School of Medicine and Surgery at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, where he holds the academic rank of Professor. His research focuses on gastroenterology, oncology, and molecular mechanisms underlying diseases such as Barrett's esophagus, pancreatic cancer, and inflammatory conditions like Crohn's disease. He actively contributes to clinical studies on endoscopic management techniques for gastrointestinal disorders and has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles. His work integrates molecular biology insights with clinical practice, particularly in cancer pathogenesis and genetic predisposition studies. Teaching responsibilities include courses on gastroenterology within the Master's Degree in Medicine and Surgery program. He is also affiliated with the Doctoral College in Molecular Medicine at the University of Milan, reflecting his interdisciplinary research interests. His publications highlight expertise in endoscopic innovations, inflammatory processes, and translational oncology, positioning him as a key figure in digestive medicine and molecular research. While no formal awards are listed, his prolific publication record and involvement in international guidelines (e.g., DIRECt Initiative) underscore his academic and clinical leadership. Ongoing research explores genetic and environmental factors in gastrointestinal cancers, with a focus on early-onset colorectal cancer and hereditary syndromes.

• Pathology
• Reproductive Biology
• Integrin Signaling
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jun Wang is a Professor of Pathology at Lincoln Memorial University's DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine (DCOM) in Knoxville, TN. Their academic work spans pathology, reproductive biology, and integrin signaling with a focus on blastocyst implantation, trophoblast adhesion, and breast cancer diagnostics. Email: jun.wang@lmunet.edu Research trends include: Investigating molecular mechanisms of embryo implantation (calcitonin receptors, integrin signaling) Diagnostic pathology studies (breast cancer, lymphoma, mucinous lesions) Cell adhesion and migration dynamics in trophoblast differentiation Calcium signaling in embryonic development

• Numerical Analysis
• Differential-Algebraic Equations (DAEs)
• Linear Algebra
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Diana Estévez Black is a Professor at Berlin University of Technology, affiliated with Department II (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry). She specializes in Numerical Analysis and Differential-Algebraic Equations (DAEs), focusing on numerical methods, matrix factorization, and computational techniques for solving complex mathematical models. Teaching: She teaches courses in Applied Mathematics, Biotechnology Mathematics, Computational Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering programs, including Numerical Mathematics, Linear Algebra, and Numerics for graduate-level engineering disciplines. Research: Her work emphasizes DAE analysis, singular value decomposition, and eigenvalue problems. She has developed software like InitDAE for consistent initialization of DAEs and published extensively on topics such as robotic arm dynamics, multirate PDAEs, and tax policy modeling. Her research bridges theoretical mathematics with practical applications in engineering and economics. Labs/Tools: She contributes to software development (e.g., Python-based InitDAE ) and maintains visualization resources for numerics education, including Hinton diagrams for matrix factorization and animations for discrete mathematics concepts.

Riccardo Di Santoمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Biophysics
• Nanotechnology
• Medical Diagnostics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Riccardo Di Santo is a Fixed-term Researcher at Link Campus University in Rome, specializing in Applied Physics with a focus on biomedical applications. His academic role involves advanced research in biophysical, biostatistical, and nanotechnological techniques for medical diagnostics. He earned his PhD in 'Morphogenesis and Tissue Engineering' from Sapienza University of Rome in 2021. His research emphasizes spectroscopic characterization of extracellular vesicles as cancer biomarkers, leveraging plasmonic nanostructures and mid-infrared detection. Key areas include antibacterial nanomaterials (e.g., graphene quantum dots), biomarker discovery for autoimmune diseases, and post-pandemic substance abuse trends. He has pioneered machine learning approaches for non-invasive disease staging and collaborated on projects involving red blood cell biomechanics in diabetes. Riccardo's work spans interdisciplinary domains such as nanomedicine, toxicology, and clinical proteomics. His articles frequently intersect with translational medicine, aiming to bridge fundamental research and clinical applications. Notable contributions include studies on syndecan-1 in rheumatoid arthritis, glyphosate detection using graphene probes, and surgical outcome predictors for bariatric interventions. Though no formal awards are listed, his extensive publication record reflects significant contributions to biomarker development and nanotechnology-driven diagnostics. He maintains an open-door policy for students post-lecture or by email appointment.

• Burn surgery
• Surgical critical care
• Acute kidney injury after burn
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Audra Clark, MD, is Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, where she specialises in burn surgery and surgical critical care. She completed medical school (2013), general-surgery residency (2020) and a surgical-critical-care fellowship (2021) at UT Southwestern and has remained on faculty, contributing to more than 80 peer-reviewed publications since 2016. Education & Training: MD – UT Southwestern Medical School, 2013 Post-doctoral research fellowship – UT Southwestern Medical Center, 2018 Residency in General Surgery – UT Southwestern Medical Center, 2020 Fellowship in Surgical Critical Care – UT Southwestern Medical Center, 2021 Research Focus: Dr Clark’s work spans burn resuscitation physiology, acute kidney injury after burn, operating-room efficiency, laser therapy for hypertrophic burn scar, and surgical resident education. She employs large prospective cohorts, national burn databases and translational models to investigate resuscitation endpoints, metabolic derangements and quality-improvement initiatives in burn and trauma patients. Publication Trends: Her recent output (2022-2025) emphasises advanced imaging for burn-depth assessment (multispectral short-wave infrared), ethnicity-neutral resuscitation protocols, post-burn voice outcomes, and multi-national peri-operative risk studies, reflecting a blend of technological innovation and health-services research. Grants & Clinical Programs: While specific grant numbers are not disclosed, she is the principal investigator on several quality-improvement projects within the Parkland Burn Center and participates in multicenter consortiums such as the Burn Model System and P.A.L.LI.A.T.E. geriatric-trauma collaboration. Advising & Teams: Dr Clark mentors general-surgery residents and critical-care fellows in hypothesis-driven burn research and serves on thesis committees for trainees utilising the UT Southwestern surgical database repository.

Kelly Whelanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Esophageal Pathology
• Autophagy Mechanisms
• Epithelial Homeostasis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kelly Whelan, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Cancer and Cellular Biology Department at Temple University's Lewis Katz School of Medicine. She is affiliated with the Fels Cancer Institute for Personalized Medicine and focuses on autophagy mechanisms in esophageal diseases. Her research integrates molecular biology, 3D organoid models, and patient-derived specimens to study epithelial homeostasis in conditions like eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), and Barrett’s Esophagus (BE). Dr. Whelan’s work aims to identify novel therapeutic strategies for benign and malignant diseases through understanding mucosal defense mechanisms. Education: BA (2003) Rosemont College; PhD (2011) Drexel University; Postdoc (2015) University of Pennsylvania. Research interests include mitochondrial dysfunction in EoE, autophagy’s role in epithelial repair, and fibrostenotic disease pathways. Recent studies highlight mitochondrial- immune crosstalk (e.g., STAT3/STAT6 pathways), CD73-adenosine axis regulation, and senescence mechanisms in esophageal pathology. Her work also explores how chronic inflammation may paradoxically reduce carcinogenesis risk in certain contexts. Key awards include the NIH Loan Repayment Program (2014–present), NIDDK K01 Award (2015–2020), and multiple travel/fellowship honors. Her lab employs murine models, patient-derived organoids, and single-cell transcriptomics to investigate cell fate trajectories in disease states. Current projects address age-related autophagy declines, mitochondrial biomarkers in EoE, and drug repurposing for ESCC therapy. Collaborations involve multi-site studies on EoE clinical biomarkers and translational applications of autophagy modulation. Her work bridges basic science and clinical care, with a focus on developing non-invasive diagnostic tools and targeted therapies for esophageal disorders.

Taru Manyangaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Epidemiology
• Public Health
• Physical Therapy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Taru Manyanga is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), within the Division of Medical Sciences. He holds a PhD in Epidemiology from the University of Ottawa and is a registered physical therapist. His research focuses on surveillance of movement behaviors (physical activity, sedentary behavior, sleep) in healthy and clinical populations, particularly in rural/remote and resource-limited settings. He integrates clinical physical therapy with epidemiological approaches to develop lifestyle interventions promoting active, healthy living across lifespans. Dr. Manyanga’s expertise includes global comparisons of movement behaviors in children/adolescents, with a focus on rural health equity. His work addresses environmental factors like climate change, neighborhood greenness, and urban design influencing physical activity. He collaborates internationally to improve surveillance systems and advocates for health policy equity through organizations like the Active Healthy Kids Global Alliance. His research outputs emphasize methodological advancements (e.g., developing global assessment tools like the YFIT battery and GAC-PAQ questionnaire) and synthesizing evidence on cardiorespiratory fitness impacts. He actively engages in policy-oriented scholarship, such as the 2025 Call to Action for Indigenization and equity in health research. His studies span diverse populations, from Canadian youth to Mozambican and Zimbabwean children, highlighting global health disparities. Key contributions include meta-analyses linking neighborhood environments to mental health and analyses of worldwide obesity/underweight trends. Though no specific grants or labs are listed, his work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals and UNBC’s commitment to northern and rural community health. Currently accepting MSc Health Sciences students, he mentors future researchers in population health and physical activity promotion.

Koyal Gargمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Skeletal Muscle Regeneration
• Tissue Engineering
• Biomaterials
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Koyal Garg is an Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Saint Louis University (SLU), where she leads research in skeletal muscle regeneration, tissue engineering, and biomaterials. Her work focuses on enhancing muscle function and reducing fibrosis following injury, disease, or aging. Dr. Garg is affiliated with SLU's College of Engineering and Department of Biomedical Engineering, leveraging interdisciplinary approaches to bridge preclinical and clinical applications. Her research emphasizes biomimetic scaffolds, stem cell therapies, and nanotechnology for regenerative medicine. Recent studies explore 3D bioprinting, gelatin nanoparticles for drug delivery, and electrostatic biomaterials to address volumetric muscle loss. She actively collaborates on translational projects to translate lab findings into clinical solutions. Dr. Garg's lab investigates muscle regeneration pathways, immune responses in tissue repair, and the role of mechanical stimulation in rehabilitation. Her work has advanced understanding of fibrosis mechanisms and developed novel materials to promote functional recovery. Key contributions include biosponge-encased stem cells and laminin-enriched hydrogels for muscle repair. Publications span biomaterial design, stem cell biology, and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Her research is supported by grants focused on translational regenerative medicine. Dr. Garg is committed to advancing therapies for muscle trauma and aging-related degeneration through innovative biomaterial strategies and interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Biostatistics
• Statistical Genetics
• Genetic Epidemiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Hemant Tiwari is a full-time Professor of Biostatistics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Public Health , with simultaneous senior scientist appointments at multiple UAB research centers including the Nephrology Research & Training Center and Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) . Holding a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Notre Dame, he transitioned to statistical genetics through postdoctoral work at LSU Medical Center and Case Western Reserve University, joining UAB in 2002. Doctor of Philosophy, Mathematics - University of Notre Dame (1986) His research focuses on genetic epidemiology , epigenetics , and multi-omics analysis of complex diseases like stroke, obesity, and autoimmune disorders. He has pioneered methods for polygenic risk score calibration and ancestry-specific genomic studies , particularly in African American populations. Recent work highlights include machine learning stroke prediction models for Sub-Saharan Africa and African ancestry-specific BMI risk alleles . Grants from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and American Heart Association support his research on cardiorenal genomics and stress-induced epigenetic modifications. As Vice Chair for Research and Faculty Development , he oversees academic initiatives while maintaining active collaborations across UAB's Comprehensive Diabetes Center , Cancer Center , and other multidisciplinary hubs.

Fouad Teymourمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Polymer Reaction Engineering
• Nonlinear Dynamics
• Biomedical Engineering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Fouad Teymour is the S.C. Johnson Professor of Chemical Engineering and Director of the Center for Complex Systems and Dynamics at Illinois Institute of Technology. He holds affiliations with multiple interdisciplinary centers, including the Pritzker Institute of Biomedical Science and Engineering. His research focuses on polymer reaction engineering, nonlinear dynamics, and biomedical applications of hydrogels. Education: Ph.D. (Chemical Engineering, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1989); M.S. and B.S. (Cairo University, Egypt, 1982 and 1979). Research Interests: Hydrogel nanoparticles for drug delivery (e.g., sepsis prevention, biofilm suppression) Nonlinear polymerization modeling and high-temperature polymerization Agent-based systems for complex process control Biological engineering for food/energy security (e.g., algae photobioreactors) Publications: Over 80 peer-reviewed articles, emphasizing interdisciplinary applications of polymer science in healthcare, environmental engineering, and complex systems analysis. Collaborations: Active partnerships with clinicians and biomedical engineers on gut pathogen mitigation and biomaterials development. Labs/Teams: Leads the Polymer Reaction Engineering Lab and collaborates with the Center for Sports Innovation.

• Parallel Computing
• Systolic Arrays
• Matrix Computations
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Emina I. Milovanović is a full professor at the Department of Computing and Informatics, Faculty of Electronic Engineering, University of Niš. She has held this position since 2002 and has a distinguished career spanning over three decades. Her academic journey includes a PhD (1993), master's (1989), and undergraduate degree (1981) in Computing and Informatics from the same faculty. Academic Career: Full Professor since 2002 Education: PhD (1993), MSc (1989), BSc (1981) Her research focuses on parallel computing, systolic arrays, and hardware implementation of algorithms on reprogrammable platforms. Key areas include matrix computations, fault-tolerant systems, and FPGA-based solutions. She has authored 25 articles in impact-factor journals and contributes to national and international projects. Her work emphasizes systolic array architectures for matrix operations, fault-tolerant designs, and grid computing. Notable contributions include algorithms for shortest paths, Gaussian elimination, and matrix-matrix multiplication optimizations. She maintains an active role in academic administration and research collaborations, with a focus on advancing parallel computing methodologies and their practical applications.

Adolfo R. Escobedoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Mathematical Programming
• Power Systems Operations
• Circular Economy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Adolfo R. Escobedo is an Associate Professor in the Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at North Carolina State University. His research focuses on mathematical programming, power systems operations, circular economy, computational social choice, and computational linear algebra. He has received prestigious awards including the NSF CAREER Award (2024) and the INFORMS MIF Early Career Award (2023). His work bridges theoretical advancements in optimization algorithms with practical applications in energy systems, crowd intelligence, and STEM education equity. Education: PhD in Industrial Engineering from Texas A&M University (2016), BA in Mathematics from California State University-Los Angeles (2009). Affiliations: Member of the College of Engineering, actively contributing to interdisciplinary research and education initiatives. His research emphasizes robust numerical guarantees in optimization solvers, with a focus on overcoming computational bottlenecks in linear and mixed-integer programming. Recent projects include developing open-source tools for reliable optimization software and launching inclusive STEM education programs targeting underrepresented minorities. Escobedo’s work also addresses societal challenges such as sustainable power systems and waste management through data-driven models. His publications highlight contributions to rank aggregation, crowd wisdom enhancement, and exact matrix factorization techniques. Beyond academia, he advocates for diversity in STEM through recruitment programs and research internships. Key Grants: NSF CAREER Award (2024), CRII: III Grant (2019). Labs/Teams: Leads research groups focused on optimization algorithms and computational social choice, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams in energy and environmental systems.

Britta Trappmannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• 3D Tissue Engineering
• Biomaterials Science
• Cell-ECM Interactions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Britta Trappmann is a newly appointed Professor for Complex 3D Cellular Systems at TU Dortmund University since April 2023. Her position is affiliated with the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology and the Dortmund Life Science Center (DOLCE). She holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Cambridge (2011) and a diploma in Chemistry from TU Dortmund (2007). Her research focuses on 3D tissue models, artificial blood vessel development, cell-ECM interactions, and biomaterial design. Professional Journey: 2016-2023: Group Leader at Max Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine (Münster) 2013-2016: Postdoc at Boston University & Harvard Wyss Institute (USA) 2012-2013: Postdoc at University of Pennsylvania (USA) Research Highlights: Pioneering work on biomimetic hydrogels mimicking ECM properties Development of tunable materials for studying vascular formation Investigations into mechanotransduction mechanisms in endothelial cells Creation of ex utero embryo-trophoblast co-culture systems Publications Trends: Recent work emphasizes hydrogel-based models for angiogenesis and mechanobiology. Key themes include ECM design principles, force-regulated signaling pathways, and biomaterials enabling controlled cell behavior. Over 20 scientific articles published since 2010 span materials science, cell biology, and biomedical engineering disciplines. Lab & Collaborations: Leads the Complex 3D Cellular Systems group at TU Dortmund, focusing on interdisciplinary research combining chemistry, engineering, and biology. Active collaborations with Max Planck Institutes and institutions in the U.S. on regenerative medicine applications.

Debasis Mitraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Machine Learning
• Deep Neural Learning
• Inverse Problems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Debasis Mitra is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Florida Institute of Technology (FIT), with an affiliate role in the Biomedical Engineering and Science program within the College of Engineering and Science. He holds a dual Ph.D. in Physics from IIT Kharagpur and Computer Science from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. His research focuses on inverse problems, medical imaging (e.g., SPECT/PET), machine learning, and spatio-temporal reasoning. He has contributed to projects like nuclear imaging reconstruction algorithms, muon tomography for contraband detection, and computational molecular biology. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science (University of Louisiana at Lafayette), Ph.D. in Physics (IIT Kharagpur). Awards include the NSF Career Award and Fulbright Scholarship. His DM Lab develops algorithms for dynamic medical image analysis and radiomics. Collaborators include Lawrence Berkeley National Lab and UCSF. He advises graduate students on topics like tumor prognosis and 3D medical image analysis. Teaching includes courses on algorithms, topological data analysis, and medical imaging. Key projects span nuclear imaging reconstruction, muon tomography, and constraint reasoning systems. Labs and teams collaborate on interdisciplinary research blending computer science, physics, and biomedical applications.