جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Farshid Jafarpourمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Theoretical Biological Physics
• Statistical Physics
• Biophysics
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Dr. Farshid Jafarpour is an Assistant Professor of Theoretical Physics at Utrecht University's Faculty of Science. He is affiliated with the Theoretical Physics (ITF) group, specializing in Condensed Matter Theory and Statistical & Computational Physics. His research focuses on applying stochastic processes, nonlinear dynamics, and nonequilibrium statistical physics to biological systems across scales, including bacterial growth modeling, biological homochirality origins, and pattern formation in chemical/biological systems. He teaches courses such as Advanced Topics in Theoretical Physics II, Biological and Soft Matter Physics, and Stochastic Processes in Biophysics. His work bridges single-cell dynamics with population-level phenomena, emphasizing the interplay between stochasticity and deterministic processes in biological systems. Recent publications explore population growth oscillations, noise-induced symmetry breaking, and scaling concepts in genomic data. Dr. Jafarpour's research group offers projects for students with strong probabilistic and coding skills, particularly in stochastic modeling. His contributions span theoretical physics and biophysics, addressing fundamental questions about life's emergence and biological complexity.

Frode Amador Norheimمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Metabolic Diseases
• Lipid Metabolism
• Exercise Physiology
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Frode Amador Norheim is an Associate Professor in Nutritional Molecular Biology at the University of Oslo (UiO), affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and Department of Nutrition. He is also part of the Norwegian Transgenic Centre. His research focuses on genetic regulation of diet-induced metabolic diseases, exercise physiology benefits, and sex-specific differences in metabolic disease mechanisms. Education: PhD (2013) and M.Sc. (2008) in Molecular Nutrition from the University of Oslo, under Prof. Christian A. Drevon. Postdoctoral training included UCLA (2015-2018) with Prof. Aldons Jake Lusis and later at UiO. Research interests include lipid metabolism, NAFLD, insulin resistance, and obesity. He explores how dietary factors and genetic predispositions interact across sexes to influence chronic metabolic conditions. His work integrates molecular biology, systems genetics, and proteomics to understand exercise-induced metabolic adaptations. Key research trends in recent articles highlight lipid droplet dynamics, exercise biomarkers, and multi-tissue transcriptomic responses. Collaborations include Prof. Aldons Lusis (UCLA), Prof. Andrea Hevener (UCLA), and Prof. Christian Drevon (UiO). He participates in projects like NutriFrail and leads research groups on Lipid Droplets and Molecular Metabolism. Advising focuses on mentoring PhD candidates and postdocs in molecular nutrition and metabolic disease research. His lab is part of the Institute of Basic Medical Sciences at Domus Medica, Oslo.

• Biodegradable Materials
• Enzyme Engineering
• Sustainable Materials
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Lu Zhao is a Research Fellow at the Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH). His research focuses on biodegradable materials, enzyme engineering, and sustainable material development. Key areas include mutagenesis studies of protein-based materials, biodegradation processes of gluten foams, and optimization of transaminase enzymes. He has contributed to advancements in sodium-ion battery anodes using hierarchical soot nanoparticles and has explored metabolic engineering in E. coli for chemical production. Zhao's work bridges biochemical synthesis and environmental applications, addressing challenges in sustainability and material science. Research Highlights: Development of superabsorbent protein materials through mutagenesis. Investigation of nanoplastics release risks from biodegradable polymers. Enhancing enzyme stability via ancestral sequence reconstruction. His recent studies emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, combining biochemistry, nanotechnology, and environmental science to solve complex material challenges.

Andras Gyorgyمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Synthetic Biology
• Network Dynamics
• Control Theory
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Andras Gyorgy is an Assistant Professor of Biomedical and Electrical Engineering at NYU Abu Dhabi and a Global Network Assistant Professor at NYU Tandon School of Engineering. His research focuses on synthetic biology, network dynamics, and control theory, particularly the rational engineering of synthetic biological systems and analysis of multi-scale biological networks. He holds a PhD from MIT, where he studied modularity in cellular systems under Domitilla Del Vecchio, James J. Collins, and Ron Weiss. His work integrates theoretical frameworks with experimental approaches to understand circuit-host interactions, design robust genetic circuits, and model resource competition in biological systems. He has contributed to advancements in plasmid control, toggle switch stability, and retroactivity quantification in gene networks. Teaching responsibilities include courses such as ENGR-UH 2010Q (Probability & Statistics for Engineers), ENGR-UH 2019 (Circuits Fundamentals), and ENGR-UH 3130 (Quantitative Synthetic Biology). His Network Dynamics and Synthetic Biology Group (NetBio) actively develops tools for synthetic biology system design and analysis. Research highlights include studies on genetic toggle switches, resource competition effects, and pattern formation in large-scale networks. While no specific awards are listed, his contributions to synthetic biology and systems biology are recognized through peer-reviewed publications and academic collaborations.

• Plant Genetics
• Bioactive Compounds
• Fungicides and Plant Pathogens
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Tudor Borza is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Plant, Food, and Environmental Sciences at Dalhousie University's Faculty of Agriculture. His research focuses on plant genetics, bioactive compounds, molecular mechanisms of plant-pathogen interactions, and stress tolerance. He holds a PhD in Plant Genetics (1998) and a BSc in Biology (1992) from Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania. His teaching portfolio includes courses like Plant Diversity , Cell Biology , and Environmental Chemistry , reflecting his expertise in both foundational and applied plant sciences. His research integrates genomic and metabolomic approaches to study fungal pathogens, seaweed-derived biostimulants, and abiotic stress responses in crops like potato. Recent work highlights the use of algal proteins and phosphite to enhance plant resilience against salinity and heat stress. He has advised two BSc Honours students on projects related to plant disease management and hydroponic systems. As Curator of the A.E. Roland Herbarium, he contributes to plant biodiversity documentation.

• Nitrogen and Carbon Cycling in Soils
• Biogeochemistry of Agro-ecosystems
• Greenhouse Gas Exchange
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Dr. Johannes Friedl is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), affiliated with the Faculty of Science and School of Biology & Environmental Science. He holds a PhD from QUT and a Master of Science in Agricultural Engineering from the University of Vienna. His research focuses on nitrogen and carbon cycling in soil-plant-atmosphere systems, biogeochemical processes in agro-ecosystems, and greenhouse gas emissions. Dr. Friedl leads the NITROUSSOURCE project, funded by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF), investigating nitrous oxide dynamics in agricultural soils. He develops advanced monitoring methods to trace nutrient losses and mitigate environmental impacts while maintaining productivity. His work bridges basic science and applied solutions for sustainable land management in a changing climate. Key research areas include denitrification processes, nitrogen turnover, and stable isotope applications. He collaborates internationally and has published extensively on topics like N2O emissions from pastures and sugarcane systems, nitrification inhibitors, and automated soil gas measurement techniques. Dr. Friedl’s expertise spans soil biogeochemistry, climate mitigation strategies, and sustainable agricultural practices. He supervises research on soil carbon retention in tropical and semi-arid grasslands. His grants include the ESPRIT fellowship supporting his project on agricultural soil emissions. He is part of the Institute of Soil Research at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna, furthering interdisciplinary environmental science initiatives.

Marco Ferreira Fernandesمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Bioinformatics
• Genomics
• Neuroscience
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Dr Marco Ferreira Fernandes is a Researcher in the School of Medicine at the University of St Andrews, affiliated with the Sir James Mackenzie Institute for Early Diagnosis and the Population and Behavioural Science Division. His work focuses on bioinformatics, proteomics, and systems biology applied to neurodegenerative diseases, metabolic disorders, and mental health. He supervises PhD student Hasnain Ahmed. Dr Fernandes has contributed to projects funded by the Scottish Neurological Research Fund and Race Against Dementia, exploring topics like Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers, metabolic dysfunction, and diabetes-related neurodegeneration risks. His research integrates genomic, proteomic, and metabolomic data to uncover disease mechanisms. Notable contributions include studies on Alzheimer’s genetics using neural networks, metabolic changes after bariatric surgery, and the interplay between microbiome and major depressive disorder. He is involved in validating large health datasets like the UK Biobank and has published extensively in journals such as Briefings in Bioinformatics and JAMA Psychiatry . Current grants include a 2024-2026 project investigating insulin resistance’s role in Alzheimer’s pathologies and a Race Against Dementia initiative targeting dementia research. Dr Fernandes also serves on peer review panels, including for Biomedicines .

Guan Xue Liمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Lipidomics
• Systems Biology
• Infectious Diseases
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Dr. Guan Xue Li is an Assistant Professor at the Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University (NTU), and recipient of the 2016 Nanyang Assistant Professorship. She holds a PhD from the National University of Singapore (2009) and has held postdoctoral positions at the University of Geneva and the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH). Her research focuses on lipidomics and systems biology of lipid metabolism in infectious diseases, particularly tuberculosis, parasitic infections, and metabolic disorders. She leads the Systems Biology of Lipid Metabolism in Human Health and Diseases Laboratory and collaborates with global academic and industry partners. Education: PhD in Biological Sciences, National University of Singapore (2009); Postdoctoral Training: Swiss TPH (2011–2016), SystemsX.ch Consortium (Switzerland). Research Interests: Pioneering lipidomics tools to study host-pathogen lipid interactions, identifying drug targets and biomarkers for infectious diseases, and exploring lipid roles in diabetes-tuberculosis comorbidity. Her lab integrates lipidomics with genomics, proteomics, and epidemiology to address antimicrobial resistance and metabolic disease linkages. Awards: 2016 Nanyang Assistant Professorship, MBC Paper of the Year 2009, and featured in MBoC's 20th Anniversary Favorites (2012). She secured the Ambizione Career Grant (Swiss NSF, 2011) and co-invented a patent on lipid-based diagnostic tools. Advising & Grants: Supervises students like Lee Li Xian Megan and leads projects funded by international grants. Collaborates with local healthcare groups and institutions such as Swiss TPH. Labs/Teams: Directs the Systems Biology of Lipid Metabolism Lab, focusing on translational research in lipid-driven disease mechanisms. The lab develops novel lipidomics tools and investigates microbial lipid pathways in pathogens like Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

• Family Practice
• Integrated Behavioral Health Care
• Primary Care
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Mary F. Duggan, M.D., is affiliated with the Department of Family and Social Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center, where she contributes to clinical training and academic medicine. Her work bridges primary care and behavioral health, with a focus on integrated care models and medical education. Her research spans two distinct but significant domains: molecular microbiology and family medicine. Early in her career, she investigated gene regulation and signal transduction in Bacillus subtilis , particularly within the PHO regulon and two-component regulatory systems. More recently, her work has centered on clinical education and pandemic response, including the co-training of residents and fellows and the redeployment of family medicine staff during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. The trend in her publications reflects a shift from basic science research in bacterial genetics to applied research in healthcare delivery and medical education. Her recent articles emphasize interdisciplinary collaboration, system-level adaptations in healthcare, and training innovation. Mary F. Duggan has contributed to high-impact journals such as Journal of Bacteriology , Molecular Microbiology , and Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine . She is actively involved in mentoring and training through resident and postdoctoral co-training programs, reflecting a strong commitment to medical education and workforce development. Her laboratory or research team affiliations are not explicitly detailed, but her collaborative work suggests integration within academic family medicine and microbiology research networks.

Silvia Melgarمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Immunology
• Gastroenterology
• Microbiology
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Dr. Silvia Melgar is a Senior Research Fellow and funded investigator at APC Microbiome Ireland, affiliated with University College Cork (UCC). She holds a PhD in Immunology from Umea University (Sweden) and has extensive postdoctoral experience at AstraZeneca and GlaxoSmithKline. Her research focuses on molecular mechanisms in intestinal disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), colon cancer, and metabolic conditions, using in vitro, ex vivo organoid models, and in vivo preclinical systems. Key areas of investigation include the roles of inflammation, diet, and microbiota-derived metabolites on intestinal health. Her work is funded by Science Foundation Ireland, Health Research Board (HRB), Irish Research Council (IRC), and the European Commission (Horizon Europe). Notable achievements include a h-index of 36 and over 70 peer-reviewed publications in journals such as Cell Death and Disease , Mucosal Immunology , and Nature Communications . Research highlights include studies on cytokine interactions (e.g., TNF-α and IFN-γ), DNA sensor signaling in ulcerative colitis, and the impact of dietary components on microbiota and immune function. She leads projects exploring therapeutic strategies targeting the gut microbiome and inflammatory pathways. Dr. Melgar collaborates with APC Microbiome Ireland and industry partners to translate findings into clinical applications, emphasizing translational research in gastrointestinal diseases.

Thomas Tørringمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Antimicrobial Agents
• Biosynthetic Gene Clusters
• Chemical Biology
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Thomas Tørring is an Associate Professor at Aarhus University's Department of Biological and Chemical Engineering within the AU Engineering faculty. His research focuses on biosynthetic pathways, antimicrobial agents, and metabolic engineering applications. He has contributed to projects like adapting Tiny Earth for high school education and advancing MIBiG databases for gene cluster curation. Key research interests include lasso peptide synthesis, stereochemistry-independent antibiotic activity, and hypoxia-triggered specialized metabolism. His work bridges chemical synthesis with biological systems, emphasizing practical applications in drug discovery and biotechnology. Current projects (2023–2026) involve molecular networking for metabolic studies and continued development of educational outreach programs. No notable awards are highlighted in the profile, though his publications demonstrate active collaboration with global research networks.

• Biotechnology
• Enzymology
• Environmental Biotechnology
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Zoran M. Vujcic is a Full Professor at the University of Belgrade's Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Biochemistry. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the same institution and has been employed there since 1989, progressing through roles from graduate assistant to his current rank. His research focuses on enzyme production, biocatalysis, and environmental biotechnology, particularly in wastewater treatment and bioethanol production. He has led several national and international projects, including EU-funded initiatives, and has been recognized with Serbia's 2010 Best Technological Innovation award. Education: 1979-1987: BSc in Chemistry, University of Belgrade 1987-1992: MSc in Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Belgrade 1992-1997: PhD in Chemistry, Faculty of Chemistry, Belgrade Research interests span biotechnological applications of enzymes, including recombinant proteins, enzyme immobilization, and bioremediation. Key areas include invertase utilization, laccase-based wastewater treatment, and enzymatic processes for biofuel production. He has developed novel methods for enzyme detection and biocatalyst design. Notable achievements include over 50 peer-reviewed publications and leadership in 6 major research projects. His work bridges fundamental biochemistry with industrial applications, emphasizing sustainable technologies. Labs/Teams: Active in the Faculty's Biochemistry Department and collaborates internationally through COST Action networks and EU projects.

• Mathematical Modeling
• Microfluidics
• Gene Regulatory Networks
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Claudiu Vasile Giuraniuc is a Lecturer in the School of Natural and Computing Sciences at the University of Aberdeen, where he has been actively contributing since 2010. His interdisciplinary research bridges physics, biology, and computational modeling, with a strong emphasis on microfluidics, gene regulatory networks, and medical image analysis. BSc in Physics, “Al.I. Cuza” University, Iasi, Romania MSc in Physics, Lille 1 University, France PhD in Physics, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium (2006) His research focuses on mathematical modeling of biological systems , particularly in developmental biology and microbial pathogenesis. He applies microfluidics and lab-on-a-chip technologies to study cellular behavior under dynamic conditions, including chemical gradients and electrical stimulation. His work in gene regulatory networks and Wnt signaling has provided insights into embryogenesis and tissue development. Additionally, he contributes to orthopedic research through statistical shape modeling of the hip joint and its relation to osteoarthritis. The 15 most recent publications reflect a strong trend toward interdisciplinary systems biology , combining experimental microfluidics with computational modeling. Key themes include cell signaling dynamics , developmental morphogenesis , genetic regulation of bone shape , and synthetic biology applications . The work spans from fundamental physics-based models to translational biomedical research. Scientific contributions are recognized through publications in high-impact journals such as eLife , mBio , and Journal of Bone and Mineral Research . Notable collaborations include work with researchers in immunology, orthopedics, and synthetic biology. As a Principal Investigator, he has led projects such as Microfluidic tools for personalized medicine (NHS Endowment grant) and industry partnerships with ibidi® . He has also served as Co-Investigator on grants related to nanoparticle-embedded membranes and nerve-muscle co-cultures. He mentors research through collaborative projects, though no formal students are listed. His lab integrates microfluidic culture systems , mathematical modeling , and image analysis pipelines to study complex biological phenomena across scales.

C.C. Risseeuwمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Microbial Design
• Living Materials
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C.C. Risseeuw is a researcher at Delft University of Technology's Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering within the Materials and Manufacturing domain, specializing in the intersection of human-computer interaction, microbial design, and living materials. Their work pioneers the integration of flavobacteria into interactive systems for living color applications and aesthetic exploration. Risseeuw's research establishes a cohesive trajectory in microbial interaction design, focusing on three core dimensions: defining design spaces for direct microbial interaction (2024), developing computational tools for aesthetic tuning of living systems (FlavoMetrics, 2023), and creating taxonomic frameworks for microbial displays (2023). Their investigations consistently bridge biological processes with user-centered design principles, transforming flavobacteria's chromatic properties into tangible interfaces like Flavorium (2022) that demonstrate the functional and expressive potential of living materials in HCI contexts. Awards: Best Paper Honourable Mention at CHI 2024 for research on direct interactions with flavobacteria Risseeuw maintains active collaborations with Elvin Karana and international researchers, evidenced by co-authorship across multiple high-impact venues. While specific advising roles and grant funding remain undocumented, their work is deeply embedded within TU Delft's industrial design research ecosystem, contributing to emerging paradigms in bio-digital interfaces and sustainable interaction design.

Diana Rennisonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Evolutionary Biology
• Ecology
• Population Genomics
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Dr. Diana Rennison is an Associate Professor in the Department of Ecology, Behavior & Evolution at the University of California San Diego (UCSD). She leads the Rennison Lab within the School of Biological Sciences, focusing on mechanisms driving biodiversity through evolutionary and ecological processes. Her work integrates population genomics, field studies, and experimental approaches to study adaptation in threespine stickleback and other organisms. Rennison holds a PhD from the University of British Columbia, where she studied predation-driven adaptation in stickleback. She completed a Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship at the University of Bern, investigating parallel genomic differentiation. Since joining UCSD in 2019, she has established a research group exploring visual system evolution, eco-evolutionary genomics, and the role of biotic interactions in diversification. Her research interests emphasize understanding how natural and sexual selection shape evolutionary trajectories, particularly in spectral environments and predator-prey dynamics. Key themes include genomic constraints, microbiota-ecotype associations, and the genetic basis of parallel adaptations. Recent projects highlight the role of haploblocks in climate adaptation and the influence of host ecology on microbial diversity. Lab & Collaborations : The Rennison Lab collaborates widely, leveraging genomic tools and ecological experiments. They emphasize reproducible research and interdisciplinary methods. Current availability for PhD rotations is listed for 2025–2026, though slots are currently closed for all rotation periods.