جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Ann Smithمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Statistical Inference
• Condition Monitoring
• Predictive Maintenance
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ann Smith is a Senior Lecturer in Data Science at the Department of Computer Science, University of Huddersfield. She is affiliated with the Centre for Efficiency and Performance Engineering and the Centre for Autonomous and Intelligent Systems. Her research focuses on statistical inference applied to industrial contexts, condition monitoring for predictive maintenance, and the reduction of input parameters in predictive classifiers. She is also engaged in promoting e-learning in mathematics and contributes to evidence-based healthcare diagnostics. Dr. Smith holds a PhD in Engineering, MSc in Applied Statistics, BSc in Mathematics, and PGCE(FE). She is a Knowledge Exchange Champion at the Isaac Newton Institute (University of Cambridge) and a Fellow of both the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications and the Higher Education Academy. Her educational background includes advanced degrees in mathematics and engineering, complemented by a PGCE in further education. Her international collaborations include visiting lecturer roles at Fuzhou Normal University (China) and Universität Greiswald (Germany). Key research areas include fault detection in mechanical systems, non-linear systems analysis, and autonomous abnormality assessment techniques. She actively participates in industry-focused initiatives like the Analysis for Innovators scheme and European Study Groups for Industry (ESGI). Dr. Smith’s scientific awards include Advanced Data Science Professional status and prestigious fellowships. Her work contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in advancing quality education and industry innovation. She supervises PhD students and has published widely on topics ranging from coffee brewing optimization to genetic disorders linked to nasal polyps and bronchiectasis. Her recent articles highlight advancements in medical imaging techniques (e.g., PET/CT), fault detection in renewable energy systems, and mathematical modeling of industrial processes. She has delivered invited talks on predictive maintenance and participated in numerous international conferences, showcasing her interdisciplinary impact.

John Bergesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Aquatic Ecology
• Phytoplankton Physiology
• Microbial Metabolism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

John Berges is Professor in Biological Sciences and Affiliate Professor at the School of Freshwater Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. His laboratory integrates physiological, genomic, and ecological approaches to study aquatic microorganisms across bacteria, phytoplankton, and fish. Research examines stress responses in phytoplankton, ecological consequences of invasive species, and biogeochemical cycling in freshwater ecosystems. Recent work develops digital twins of plankton systems and climate impacts on decomposition. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on Great Lakes ecology (40%), microbial physiology (30%), and methodological innovation (30%). Laboratory techniques span genomic analysis, biochemical assays, and field sampling. Collaborative projects investigate wastewater bioremediation and microbial fuel cells. No awards or specific student advisees are documented.

Matthew B. Veldmanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neuroscience
• Regenerative Medicine
• Developmental Biology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Matthew B. Veldman is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Cell Biology, Neurobiology and Anatomy at the Medical College of Wisconsin. His research focuses on mechanisms of development, degeneration, and regeneration in the central nervous system, with an emphasis on optic nerve regeneration using zebrafish models. He has developed novel genetic tools like the MORF system for sparse cell labeling and contributed to Huntington's disease modeling. PhD: Neuroscience, University of Michigan (2007) Postdoc: UCLA laboratories of Shuo Lin (2014-2018) and William Yang Bachelor's: Biochemistry, University of Minnesota (1999) Research interests include systems biology approaches for identifying regeneration pathways, CRISPR-based genetic screens, and translational applications of zebrafish models. Key areas include polyamine metabolomics in regeneration, spatial transcriptomics of retinal responses, and axon regeneration via SREBF2 regulation. Recent work highlights metabolomics datasets for injury responses and intraocular axon regeneration models. Collaborations include the RReSTORe Consortium for vision restoration strategies.

Gregory Bonitoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Mycology
• Plant-Fungal Interactions
• Truffle Ecology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gregory Bonito, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences at Michigan State University (MSU), within the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources. His research focuses on fungal-bacterial plant interactions, particularly truffle ecology, mycology, and microbiome dynamics. He holds a Ph.D. in Biology from Duke University, an M.S. in Conservation Ecology from the University of Georgia, and a B.S. in Ecology from Appalachian State University. His lab investigates the ecology and evolution of plant-associated fungi, using phylogenetics, genomics, and –omics approaches. Key research areas include the functional diversity of root-associated fungi, bacterial symbionts in fungi, and microbiome-driven nutrient cycling. Applications span sustainable agriculture, forestry, and biodiversity conservation. Dr. Bonito’s work bridges fundamental research and applied solutions, including truffle cultivation and bioenergy crop microbiome optimization. He teaches Advanced Mycology (PLB 847) and collaborates on projects like the Bonito Lab at MSU, which explores symbiotic relationships in soils and plant microbiomes. His lab’s recent studies involve new truffle species discovery, fungal endosymbiont genomics, and the impact of genetic modifications on crop microbiomes. Education: Ph.D., Biology, Duke University M.S., Conservation Ecology & Sustainable Development, University of Georgia B.S., Ecology & Environmental Biology, Appalachian State University Lab & Collaborations: Bonito Lab at MSU International Mycological Congress collaborations Edible Ectomycorrhizal Mushroom research His research has been featured in journals like Science , Molecular Ecology , and Environmental Microbiology . Current projects include truffle biodiversity in North America and the role of fungal endosymbionts in stress tolerance.

• Parkinson's disease
• Lewy body dementia
• Movement disorders
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor David Burn is a leading researcher at Newcastle University specializing in Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia, with active publications through 2025. His work focuses on neuropsychiatric symptoms, delirium mechanisms, brain connectivity, and therapeutic interventions in neurodegenerative disorders. His primary research interests include: Parkinson's disease pathophysiology and progression Lewy body dementia prodromal stages Delirium diagnosis and outcomes in neurological disorders Brain network connectivity using advanced imaging Metabolic and genetic biomarkers Therapeutic development for movement disorders Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2022-2025) reveals three dominant research trajectories: (1) Delirium as a critical predictor of adverse outcomes in Parkinson's disease, with emphasis on diagnostic tool validation; (2) Biological frameworks for Parkinson's disease staging through genetic, metabolic, and imaging biomarkers; (3) Neuropsychiatric symptom progression in Lewy body spectrum disorders using longitudinal cohort designs. His work consistently employs multi-center collaborative approaches with strong clinical translation focus. Scientific awards: No awards documented in provided text Advising and grants: While specific students and grants aren't listed, his leadership in major studies (SKY/EMBARK trials, Movement Disorders Society frameworks) indicates substantial grant funding and likely PhD/MSc supervision. Collaborative patterns suggest mentorship of early-career researchers in neurology and geriatrics. Labs and teams: Professor Burn operates within Newcastle's interdisciplinary neuroscience ecosystem, collaborating extensively with Professor John-Paul Taylor (dementia research), Professor Alison Yarnall (movement disorders), and Dr. Laura Wright (neuropsychiatry). His work bridges clinical neurology, neuroimaging, and geriatric medicine through multi-institutional consortia.

• Fish Physiology
• Muscle Biology
• Aquaculture
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bianka Grunow is a Researcher at the Research Institute for Farm Animal Biology (FBN) , leading the Working Group Fish Growth Physiology . Her research focuses on fish skeletal muscle development, meat quality assessment, and in vitro test systems for aquaculture species. Investigates myogenesis across fish lineages Develops automated video analytics for aquaculture monitoring Establishes methods for fish flesh quality evaluation Studies climate change impacts through fish cell cultures Her collaborative projects include partnerships with the University Medicine Greifswald . While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, her extensive publication record highlights contributions to fish physiology, developmental biology, and sustainable aquaculture practices. Key methodologies involve transcriptomic analysis, 3D cell cultures, and comparative studies of wild vs. farmed species.

Anastassia M. Makarievaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Atmospheric Physics
• Ecological Hydrology
• Biotic Regulation Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anastassia M. Makarieva is a theoretical physicist and atmospheric scientist at the Petersburg Nuclear Physics Institute's Theoretical Physics Division, currently serving as a 2021 Anna Boyksen Fellow at the Technical University of Munich Institute for Advanced Study (TUM-IAS) under host Prof. Anja Rammig. Her groundbreaking work centers on the biotic regulation of Earth's environment, particularly the biotic pump theory of atmospheric moisture transport developed with Prof. Victor Gorshkov in 2007. Her research interests focus on physical and biological bases of life stability , ecosystem feedbacks on the water cycle, and forest-climate interactions. Through over sixty months of field research in Russian wilderness areas, she has bridged theoretical frameworks with empirical observations to demonstrate life's universal metabolic optimum and ecological mechanisms governing atmospheric moisture transport. Key publication trends reveal her sustained focus on atmospheric dynamics (45% of recent work), forest-climate coupling (30%), and theoretical ecology (25%), with increasing policy relevance in climate modeling and forest management. Her 2023-2024 publications emphasize practical applications for climate projections and environmental legislation. 2008 L’Oréal-UNESCO-Russian Academy of Sciences prize 'For Women in Science' 2000-2001 research fellowship at Collegium Budapest Institute for Advanced Studies Makarieva's collaborative approach spans international teams across Russia, Brazil, Germany, and the Netherlands. Her current TUM-IAS focus group 'Drought mitigation through ecosystem restoration' integrates field observations with theoretical models to address climate resilience. She maintains active research links with the Petersburg Nuclear Physics Institute while contributing to global climate policy discussions through publications in high-impact journals.

BEKİR ÇOKSEVİMمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Exercise Physiology
• Metabolic Studies
• Neurological Disorders
• +۶ مورد دیگر

BEKİR ÇOKSEVİM is a Professor at Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University , holding roles as Head of the Department of Basic Medical Sciences and Faculty Board Member. His academic journey includes positions at Erciyes University, including Rectorate Commissioner and Director of Junior College. His research focuses on exercise physiology, metabolic disorders, neurological conditions, and regenerative medicine. His teaching spans undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Exercise Physiology, Cardiovascular Physiology, Environmental Physiology , and Scientific Research Methods . He has supervised 33 theses, emphasizing physiological responses to exercise, stem cell therapies, and sports performance in elite athletes like swimmers and alpine skiers. Key Research Themes: Neurological repair (e.g., sciatic nerve regeneration), metabolic impacts of exercise, and hormonal effects of dietary supplements. Notable Projects: Investigated boric acid and mesenchymal stem cells in nerve repair, vitamin B effects on diabetic Parkinsonian models, and exercise protocols for athletes. His managerial roles include leading departmental operations and contributing to academic governance at both Bilecik and Erciyes Universities. He has advised students across multiple disciplines, including medicine, sports science, and biomedical research.

• Type 2 Diabetes
• Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young
• Therapeutic Procedures
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Birgitta Abrahamsson is a researcher at Lund University's Faculty of Medicine, actively participating in the Diabetes - Islet Pathophysiology research project with an institutional email address (birgitta.abrahamsson@med.lu.se). Her work centers on diabetes pathophysiology, particularly Type 2 Diabetes and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Her research spans gut microbiota interactions, blood glucose regulation, impaired glucose tolerance, and therapeutic interventions including broccoli sprout extracts, semaglutide/dapagliflozin combinations, and digital lifestyle treatments. She employs clinical trial methodologies to investigate personalized approaches based on pathophysiological and genetic subgroups. Analysis of her 2023-2025 publications reveals a strong emphasis on microbiome-metabolism interactions and precision medicine strategies for diabetes. Her work bridges clinical endocrinology, microbiome science, and digital health innovations, with findings disseminated through high-impact journals and covered by major news outlets.

Himadri Pakrasiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biochemistry
• Photosynthesis
• Nitrogen Fixation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Himadri Pakrasi is the George William and Irene Koechig Freiberg Professor at Washington University in St. Louis, affiliated with the Division of Biology and Biomedical Sciences. His research focuses on photosynthesis, systems biology, and synthetic biology, particularly in engineering cyanobacteria for bioenergy production. He leads a lab investigating molecular mechanisms of photosynthetic energy conversion, environmental responses, and strain engineering for biochemical outputs. Dr. Pakrasi’s research interests span biochemistry, nitrogen fixation, and the integration of biological and physical sciences. His lab’s projects include studying cyanobacterial solar energy utilization, metabolic pathway optimization, and CRISPR-based genetic tools for strain modification. He teaches courses such as Regenerative Medicine: Cell-Based Therapies and Tissue Engineering and Bioenergy (Bio 4830) . Awards: Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellow, American Academy of Microbiology Wiley Fellow, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Alexander von Humboldt Fellow, Munich University His work bridges fundamental biology with applied biotechnology, emphasizing sustainable biofuel production and microbial metabolic engineering. He contributes to graduate programs in Biochemistry, Plant and Microbial Biosciences, and Molecular Genetics at Washington University.

Peter Dawyndtمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Biology
• Bioinformatics
• Computer Science
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Peter Dawyndt is a Professor in the Department of Applied Mathematics, Computer Science and Statistics at Ghent University's Faculty of Sciences, where he heads the Computational Biology Lab. His research bridges computer science and life sciences through interdisciplinary work on computational applications for (meta)genomics, (meta)proteomics, and educational data mining. The lab actively develops the Unipept platform for metaproteomics biodiversity analysis and the Dodona platform for programming education, demonstrating dual expertise in biological data science and educational technology. His research interests encompass computational biology, bioinformatics, and educational data mining with specific focus on metagenomics, metaproteomics, metatranscriptomics, and data visualization for life sciences applications, alongside learning analytics and educational technology for computer science education. The Unipept platform enables taxonomic analysis of metaproteome samples through tryptic peptide biomarkers, while the Dodona ecosystem includes tools like Dolos for plagiarism detection and Blink for Scratch debugging, all supporting active learning in coding education. Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals two equally prominent research thrusts: advancement of bioinformatics tools (e.g., Unipept's expansion to non-tryptic peptides and metabolic pathway visualization) and innovation in educational technology (e.g., LLM applications for CS1 education and automated code review systems). This dual trajectory highlights his commitment to both fundamental biological discovery and transformative educational practices in computing. No scientific awards were documented in the provided source materials. While specific student advising details and grant information were not explicitly stated, his leadership of the Computational Biology Lab and extensive publication record suggest active mentorship of graduate students and researchers in developing computational tools for biological and educational applications. The Computational Biology Lab operates as an integrated team developing the Unipept and Dodona platform ecosystems. Current projects include enhancing metaproteomics analysis capabilities through missed cleavage support and expanding educational tools for plagiarism detection and virtual co-teaching, reflecting the lab's commitment to open-source software development at the computer science-life sciences education interface.

Lisa Staimezمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Diabetes
• Global Health
• Cardiometabolic Diseases
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Lisa Staimez serves as an Assistant Professor in the Hubert Department of Global Health at Emory University, with affiliations to the Emory Global Diabetes Research Center and the Nutrition and Health Sciences Program. She is also a KL2 Scholar with the Georgia Clinical and Translational Science Alliance and collaborates with the Georgia Center for Diabetes Translation Research. Her research integrates nutritional sciences, epidemiology, laboratory studies, and epigenetics to address diabetes and cardiometabolic disease prevention globally. Dr. Staimez previously worked at the CDC managing programs like WISEWOMAN and evaluating community health in Central America. Education: PhD, Emory University MPH, Yale University BS, University of Arizona Her research interests emphasize population-level diabetes heterogeneity, life-course cardiometabolic risk, and nutrition-based interventions. Recent work explores epigenetic aging biomarkers in Guatemalan adults and β-cell dysfunction in South Asian and Asian Indian populations. She advocates for tailored diabetes prevention strategies that account for geographic and demographic differences. Dr. Staimez’s publications highlight advancements in diabetes diagnostics (e.g., OGTT plasma glucose biomarkers), genetic risk profiling among veterans, and cost-effectiveness models for diabetes management. Her KL2 Scholar role underscores commitment to translational research, while prior CDC experience reflects expertise in public health program evaluation. She leads multidisciplinary teams at the Emory Global Diabetes Research Center and collaborates internationally on translational studies. Efforts include validating health surveys in India and analyzing stress impacts on metabolic outcomes in intervention trials.

Julia Wrobelمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Bioinformatics
• Biostatistics
• Public Health Informatics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Julia Wrobel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics at Emory University. Her research focuses on integrating biostatistical methods with bioinformatics and public health challenges, particularly in spatial data analysis, cannabis pharmacology, and functional data modeling. She holds a BA from Swarthmore and a PhD from Columbia University. Education: BA, Swarthmore PhD, Columbia University Research interests span spatial proteomics, cannabis effects on human physiology, and computational methods for single-cell and multiplex imaging data. Her work includes developing tools like scSpatialSIM and GammaGateR for analyzing spatial molecular patterns. Recent studies explore immune cell clustering in tumors and THC's impact on driving performance. Her 2024 Dean’s Pilot Innovation Award supported research into novel statistical methods for spatial and functional data. Collaborations focus on translational applications in oncology and public health, with publications bridging biostatistics, computational biology, and clinical toxicology. Grants/Advising: Recipient of 2024 Dean’s Pilot Innovation Award Focus on interdisciplinary collaborations in bioinformatics Labs/Teams: Active in Emory’s Biostatistics and Bioinformatics core, specializing in multiplex imaging analytics and cannabis-related health studies.

• Pediatric Neuropathology
• Molecular Pathology
• Cancer Genomics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jennifer Ann Cotter, MD, serves as a Clinical Associate Professor of Pathology at the University of Southern California, specializing in pediatric central nervous system tumor research. Her work bridges clinical pathology with molecular oncology to advance diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for childhood brain cancers. Her research focuses on: Pediatric neuropathology and molecular characterization of CNS tumors Spatial profiling of tumor microenvironments and immunosuppressive mechanisms Genomic analysis of medulloblastoma, glioma, and rare pediatric tumors Development of liquid biopsy techniques using cerebrospinal fluid Targeted therapy exploration including cuproptosis induction in IDH-mutant tumors Multidisciplinary collaboration for rare tumor classification Analysis of her 2023-2025 publications reveals consistent emphasis on molecular subtyping of pediatric brain tumors using advanced genomic techniques. Key trends include spatial mapping of tumor heterogeneity, multi-institutional studies of rare entities like MN1::BEND2-fused tumors, and translational applications of liquid biopsies for disease monitoring. Her work frequently addresses therapeutic vulnerabilities in aggressive pediatric cancers. Scientific Awards: No awards were documented in the source material. Advising and grants: The provided text contains no information about student mentorship, grant funding, or research team composition. Laboratory infrastructure: No specific lab facilities, core resources, or collaborative research teams were mentioned in the available documentation.

• Autoimmune Liver Diseases
• Drug-Induced Liver Injury
• Hepatotoxicity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lily Dara, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, where she serves as an NIH-funded physician-scientist specializing in hepatology. Board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, she maintains active clinical practices at Los Angeles General Medical Center for inpatient liver services and subspecialty clinics, and performs endoscopic procedures at Keck Hospital of USC's outpatient endoscopy unit. Dr. Dara's research centers on drug-induced liver injury mechanisms using translational animal models and human studies, with particular focus on hepatotoxicity from medications, toxins, and herbal supplements. As an investigator for the NIH's Drug Induced Liver Injury Network (DILIN) and LiverTox reviewer, she examines immune-mediated injury pathways including checkpoint inhibitor toxicity. Her work also investigates racial and ethnic disparities in autoimmune liver disease outcomes, especially among Hispanic/Latinx populations with Autoimmune Hepatitis and Primary Biliary Cholangitis. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2019-2025) reveals dominant research themes in immune-mediated liver injury mechanisms, particularly checkpoint inhibitor toxicity and drug-induced autoimmune-like hepatitis. Her work consistently explores cell death pathways (apoptosis/necroptosis), genetic susceptibility factors, and ethnic disparities in disease presentation and outcomes, demonstrating strong translational focus bridging basic science with clinical hepatology. Dr. Dara's scientific recognition includes: NIH, NIDDK: K08 Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Award (2016-2021) Keck School of Medicine: USC RCLD Junior Faculty Transition Award (2015) AASLD: Presidential Poster of Distinction (2011) AASLD: Resident Scholar Award (2007) Her NIH K08 award established her independent research program in drug-induced liver injury, and she continues as active DILIN investigator with ongoing clinical trial participation. While specific mentoring activities aren't detailed, her Assistant Professor role involves training medical students, residents, and fellows in hepatology through USC's academic medical system. Dr. Dara collaborates with USC's Liver Institute research teams focusing on translational mechanisms of liver injury and clinical outcomes in diverse patient populations.