جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

Kim Handleyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Microbiology
• Genomics
• Biogeochemistry
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Associate Professor Kim Handley is a microbial ecologist at the School of Biological Sciences , University of Auckland , with a focus on groundwater and hot spring microbiology. She leads the Genomics Aotearoa metagenomics initiatives and serves on the Science Leadership Team. Education: PhD in Microbial Genomics (University of Manchester, 2008), Postdocs at UC Berkeley and University of Chicago Research Focus: Groundwater viral ecology, nitrogen cycling, ultra-small Patescibacteria/DPANN archaea, and anammox bacteria dynamics across oxygen gradients Key Trends: Her 15 most recent articles (2015-2024) span groundwater viromics, marine sponge symbiosis, hot spring thermophiles, and hospital microbiomes. Common keywords include Microbial Ecosystems , Anammox Bacteria , Genome Streamlining , and Biogeochemical Cycling . Scientific Awards: 2014 Rutherford Discovery Fellowship (Royal Society of New Zealand/Te Apārangi) Supervision: Accredited PhD supervisor with expertise in metagenomics and aquifer ecology

Kaire Loitمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Plant Pathology
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Fungal Ecology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kaire Loit is a Lecturer in Plant Pathology at the Estonian University of Life Sciences' Institute of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. Her research focuses on biological control of crop pathogens and sustainable precision crop protection, particularly through mycovirus studies and management of the Agricultural Fungal Culture Collection (TFC-FP). Doctorate in Plant Pathology (2021), Estonian University of Life Sciences Master's in Horticulture (2009), Estonian University of Life Sciences Her research integrates plant pathology with microbial ecology, examining how mycorrhizal fungi, soil biodiversity, and agricultural practices influence disease dynamics. She specializes in: Fungal community analysis in potato and wheat systems Mycovirus interactions with pathogenic fungi Fungicide resistance and residue impacts Biocontrol methods using rhizosphere microbiota Climate-resilient crop protection Recent publications highlight advancements in: Ozonated water applications for grapevine pathogens Phytophthora infestans lineage EU_37_A2 virulence traits Pesticide residue risk assessment across Europe Mycorrhizal inoculum effects on potato disease Soil biodiversity-fertility linkages Scientific contributions include: 2023 Estonian Agricultural University cooperation project award Member of COST Action CA22142 (ROOT-BENEFIT) for sustainable agroecosystems Board member of Estonian Plant Protection Society Collaborative work with institutions in France, Denmark, and Norway Teaching responsibilities cover: Plant pathology laboratory methods Integrated pest management systems Agroecology and biodiversity conservation Molecular diagnostics of plant pathogens

Mark Müller-Linowمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Plant Phenotyping
• Plant Sciences
• Bioeconomy
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Mark Müller-Linow is the Head of the Jülich Plant Phenotyping Center at Forschungszentrum Jülich's Institute of Bio- and Geosciences (IBG), Plant Sciences (IBG-2). His work focuses on sustainable agriculture and bioeconomy through plant phenotyping, integrating 2D/3D sensor platforms and machine learning for growth dynamics and stress response analysis. His research interests include quantitative plant phenotyping, sensor development, and image processing. Recent publications emphasize non-invasive imaging techniques, computational modeling, and cost-efficient phenotyping strategies across crops like cassava, wheat, and arnica. Scientific contributions highlight interdisciplinary approaches combining plant biology, engineering, and data science to address climate adaptation and resource efficiency. He leads projects on root architecture, leaf surface modeling, and microbial interactions in cereal crops.

• Food Safety
• Food-Borne Virulence
• Microbial Activity in Food Matrices
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Jenny Schelin is a Senior Lecturer at Lund University's Faculty of Engineering (LTH), holding dual appointments at the Division of Biotechnology and Applied Microbiology within the Department of Chemistry and the Academic Development Unit. She also serves as Programme Director for the Pharmaceutical Technology Master's program and is a Profile Area Member for LTH's Food and Bio initiative. Her research focuses on food safety and food-borne virulence, particularly examining how pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus survive and produce toxins in food matrices and production environments. With expertise in microbial cultivation, detection methods, and risk analysis, her work targets increasing food safety while reducing waste in circular food systems. Recent publications demonstrate strong interdisciplinary connections between microbiology, packaging engineering, and sustainable agriculture. Her 15 most recent publications (2016-2024) reveal consistent focus areas: food safety risk assessment (43% of fingerprint), Staphylococcus aureus research (78%), and food waste reduction (66%). The work spans from fundamental microbiology to applied engineering solutions, with growing emphasis on sustainable packaging and circular food production systems since 2020. Lecturer of the year 2021 Teacher of the year 2019 Excellent Teaching Practitioner (ETP) 2014 Pedagogic Prize from Student Union (TLTH) 2012 As Educational Developer and Programme Director, she coordinates courses in packaging materials and the Erasmus Mundus Master in Food Innovation and Product Design. She chairs Sweden's National Network for Food Microbiology and serves as secretary for 'Livsmedelskollegiet', maintaining active national collaborations with food companies and international research partnerships. Current projects include FORCE (Center for Food Resilience), Siametics (sialic acid derivatives research), and Fermented Food innovation environments.

• Thyroid Autoimmunity
• Endocrine System
• Microbiota-Endocrine Interactions
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Marco Centanni is a Full Professor at the Department of Medical-Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies, Sapienza University of Rome. His research focuses on thyroid autoimmunity, endocrine-metabolic interactions, and the impact of gastrointestinal factors on thyroid hormone homeostasis. Research interests include: Thyroid-microbiota axis Gastric pH effects on levothyroxine absorption Autoimmune polyendocrine syndromes Thyroid cancer outcomes His recent publications analyze trends in thyroid autoimmunity, microbiota interactions, and gastric factors affecting thyroxine therapy. Key projects include in vivo studies on gastric acidity and pharmacological homeostasis in hypothyroid patients. Scientific contributions involve: Elucidating T3's role in skeletal muscle atrophy Novel thyroxine formulations for malabsorption Thyroid-entero-gastric autoimmunity He investigates intestinal barrier permeability in Hashimoto's progression and leads multicenter studies on thyroid cancer staging systems (AJCC/TNM 8th edition). His work bridges clinical endocrinology with molecular pathophysiology and pharmacological optimization.

Céline Perlot-Bascoulèsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Low-carbon construction
• Raw earth construction materials
• Geomaterials
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Céline Perlot-Bascoulès is a Professor at the University of Pau and Pays de l'Adour (UPPA), holding a position at the School of Civil Engineering and Building Trades (ISA BTP) and conducting research at the Laboratory of Engineering Sciences Applied to Mechanics and Electrical Engineering (SIAME). She serves as Head of the Geomaterials and Civil Engineering Structures team and was appointed as a Junior Member of the prestigious Institut Universitaire de France (IUF) in 2021 for scientific innovation, granting her a two-thirds release from teaching duties to focus on research for five years. Her educational background includes a PhD in Materials and Durability of Construction from Paul Sabatier University in Toulouse and the University of Sherbrooke, Canada, with a thesis on cementitious materials for radioactive waste storage. She also holds a Diploma of Advanced Studies in Materials specializing in Polymers, and Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Chemistry and Physics from Paul Sabatier University. Perlot-Bascoulès specializes in sustainable construction materials, particularly raw earth and low-carbon alternatives to conventional concrete. Her research focuses on understanding the microstructure, transfer properties, and durability of geomaterials under extreme conditions including chemical exposure, high temperatures, and mechanical stress. She investigates how to optimize natural stabilization of earth-based materials to improve hygrothermal regulation and building comfort while reducing the construction industry's environmental impact, which accounts for 39% of global CO 2 emissions. Her 15 most recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on sustainable construction materials, with particular emphasis on raw earth technologies, recycled concrete aggregates, and biopolymer stabilization techniques. The research spans material characterization, durability testing under various environmental conditions, and development of innovative eco-materials that reduce construction's ecological footprint. Junior Member of the Institut Universitaire de France (2021) As an academic advisor, Perlot-Bascoulès has supervised numerous doctoral and post-doctoral researchers working on projects related to sustainable construction. She leads significant research initiatives including the National TERRE project on fire safety of earth construction and serves in leadership roles for international technical committees with RILEM (International Union of Laboratories and Experts in Construction Materials). Her research has been supported by grants from Andra (radioactive waste management), ADEME (environmental agency), and regional and European funding programs. Perlot-Bascoulès directs the Geomaterials and Civil Engineering Structures team at SIAME laboratory, where she coordinates research on sustainable construction materials. Her team collaborates internationally with institutions including EPFL in Lausanne, CFM in San Sebastian, and participates in European networks focused on developing eco-materials that could significantly reduce construction's environmental impact while maintaining structural integrity and building performance.

• Mathematics
• Algebraic Geometry
• Mathematical Biology
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Stefan Karlsson is a Senior Lecturer in Mathematics at the University of Skövde , affiliated with the School of Engineering Science. He has taught numerous mathematics courses for engineers and game programming since the early 2010s, including Mathematics for Engineers I–IV , Linear Algebra , and Number Theory and Cryptography . His research focuses on Mathematical modeling of biological systems Algebraic geometry Quorum-sensing networks in bacteria Conceptual rigor in mathematical education Key publication trends include interdisciplinary work in microbiology and immunology, using mathematical frameworks to analyze bacterial transcription and immune cell development. He has also contributed to pedagogical discussions on mathematical notation and teaching practices. As a course coordinator and examiner, he has held leadership roles in curriculum development and academic governance, including chairing the Engineering Education Committee.

• Photochemistry
• Photosensitizers
• Antimicrobial compounds
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Prof. Dr. Bianka Siewert is a Professor and Working Group Leader at the Institute of Pharmacy within the Department of Chemistry at the MIN Faculty of University of Hamburg. Her research group (AK Siewert) focuses on light-activated infection control and is based at Federal Highway 45, 20146 Hamburg in room U16, PHA. The group is part of the university's broader chemistry research infrastructure that includes multiple institutes and research collaborations. Dr. Siewert's research interests center on photochemistry and the application of light-activated compounds for antimicrobial purposes. Her work primarily investigates fungal photosensitizers, particularly anthraquinones and related pigments from Cortinarius species, with applications in photodynamic therapy and infection control. She explores the chemical properties, ecological roles, and pharmaceutical potential of these naturally occurring photoactive compounds, bridging natural products chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and photobiology. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on fungal-derived photosensitizers, particularly anthraquinones from Cortinarius species. Her research spans multiple disciplines including natural products chemistry, photochemistry, antimicrobial research, and analytical chemistry. Key trends include the discovery and characterization of novel photoactive compounds, development of separation methods for fungal pigments, investigation of light-dependent fungal metabolism, and exploration of applications in photodynamic antimicrobial therapy. Prof. Siewert leads a research team consisting of secretariat staff (Britta Bühring), technical employees (Philipp Groth, Antje Schnasse), research assistants (Dr. Anke Heisig), doctoral students (Lorena Kubiczek, Malte Austria), and visiting scientists (Ulrich Sturm). Her group collaborates extensively with researchers across multiple institutions, particularly in the fields of mycology, natural products chemistry, and photobiology.

Lauren Sullivanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Plant Ecology
• Community Ecology
• Movement Ecology
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Lauren Sullivan is an Assistant Professor at Michigan State University’s Kellogg Biological Station, Department of Plant Biology, and Ecology, Evolution & Behavior Program. She earned her Ph.D. from Iowa State University and specializes in plant population/community ecology, movement ecology, species invasions, and conservation/restoration ecology. Her research combines field experiments and theoretical models to understand how global change drivers (habitat fragmentation, nutrient loading, herbivore shifts) affect plant dispersal and ecosystem outcomes. Her lab focuses on the interplay between seed dispersal, nutrient enrichment, and herbivory in shaping grassland biodiversity. Recent work explores wind seed dispersal mechanics, fire impacts on Ozark woodlands, and climate-dispersal interactions in Geum triflorum . Her team emphasizes inclusivity, antiracist practices, and mental health support for lab members. Lauren’s publications (2025–2018) span seed bank limitations in prairie restoration, soil microbial responses to nitrogen, forb diversity conservation, and modeling frameworks for dispersal and productivity. Key themes include global change impacts, ecological modeling, and sustainable restoration strategies. She has mentored students like Laís, Ale, and Kate, while advocating for equity in STEM through lab initiatives. Scientific contributions include advancements in understanding biodiversity-productivity relationships, herbivore-assisted reinvasions, and ethical specimen collection. Her work often bridges theoretical and applied ecology, with applications in conservation policy and ecosystem management. Lab updates highlight her mentorship of graduate students and ongoing efforts to foster diversity in plant ecology, aligning with her commitment to creating inclusive scientific environments.

• Infectious Diseases
• Vector-borne Diseases
• Molecular Biology
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Erol Fikrig is the Waldemar Von Zedtwitz Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases) and Professor of Epidemiology (Microbial Diseases) and Microbial Pathogenesis at Yale School of Medicine . He serves as Section Chief of Infectious Diseases and is affiliated with the Yale Institute for Global Health and the Fikrig Lab . Yale Combined Program in the Biological and Biomedical Sciences Yale-UPR Integrated HIV Basic and Clinical Sciences Initiative Education: MD, Cornell University (1985) Residency, Vanderbilt University Hospital (1988) Fellowship, Yale University School of Medicine (1991) Research Interests Dr. Fikrig investigates molecular interactions between pathogens (Borrelia burgdorferi, Flaviviruses, Plasmodium) and their vectors (ticks, mosquitoes), focusing on: Mechanisms of immunity evasion in vector-borne diseases mRNA vaccine development targeting vector salivary proteins Pathogen transmission dynamics at the vector-host interface Immunomodulation by arthropod saliva Tick and mosquito genetic targets for disease prevention Host-pathogen-vector triangular interactions Publication Trends Recent work emphasizes: mRNA vaccines for tick-borne diseases (Lyme, babesiosis) Salivary biomarkers of Plasmodium exposure Tick protein disulfide isomerases in Borrelia colonization AgTRIO and mosGILT proteins in mosquito biology Immune checkpoint targeting by mosquito factors Epidemiological modeling of vector-pathogen systems Scientific Honors National Academy of Medicine (2024) NIH Merit Award Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator Pew Scholar in Biomedical Sciences Infectious Disease Society of America Vaccine Development Award Collaborative Networks Key collaborations include: Yale School of Public Health researchers Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Group National Institutes of Health Tick-Borne Disease Working Group European Tick Vaccine Consortium Center for Infection and Immunity Yale-UPR HIV Research Initiative

Sara Mostafaviمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computational Biology
• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
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Sara Mostafavi is an Associate Professor at the Paul Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Washington (UW), with a focus on Artificial Intelligence and Computational Biology. She is currently on leave (2024-2025) leading the Computational Biology and Translation Organization at Genentech. Mostafavi previously held faculty roles at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and the Vector Institute, where she received prestigious Canada Research Chair (CRC II) and Canada CIFAR Chair in AI (CIFAR-AI) awards. PhD in Computer Science, University of Toronto (2011) Postdoctoral Researcher, Stanford University Her research develops machine learning and statistical methods to study gene regulation, disease susceptibility, and molecular networks, with applications in immunology, genetics, and neuroscience. She has pioneered sequence-to-function models for understanding gene regulatory grammar and predicting disease mechanisms. Her publications highlight expertise in genomic data integration, interpretable AI, and cross-modality learning. Recent work includes analyzing mosaic chromosome loss in aging microglia, immune cell differentiation, and Alzheimer's disease networks. Scientific Awards Canada Research Chair (CRC II) in Computational Biology (2015–2020) Canada CIFAR Chair in Artificial Intelligence (CIFAR-AI) Co-founder of the Machine Learning for Computational Biology (MLCB) Conference Mostafavi has mentored numerous PhD and Master’s students, including Xinming Tu, Anna Spiro, Gherman Novakovsky (PhD 2023), and Elijah Willie (MSc 2020). Her lab collaborates with institutions like the Immunological Genome (ImmGen) Consortium and Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR). She leads the Mostafavi Lab, which specializes in combining association evidence across genomics datasets and modeling biological pathways to disentangle spurious correlations. Her team develops tools like CEWAS, AI-TAC, and Brain xQTL web server.

• Climate Change
• Carbon Cycling
• Arctic Ecology
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Atte Korhola is a Professor at the University of Helsinki, affiliated with the Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences and leading the Environmental Change Research Unit (ECRU) and Arctic Avenue . He serves as Vice-Dean of Societal Interaction and is a member of the Helsinki Institute of Sustainability Science (HELSUS). Research Focus: Climate change impacts, carbon cycling, black carbon deposition, peatland dynamics, and Arctic environmental systems Key Contributions: Analysis of long-term environmental changes, climate-peatland interactions, and Arctic hydroclimate variability His recent publications emphasize carbon accumulation patterns , lake thermal dynamics , and climate feedback mechanisms in boreal and Arctic ecosystems. He supervises doctoral research on aquatic mine pollution impacts and participates in international climate science initiatives.

Nico Blüthgenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ecological Networks
• Biodiversity
• Mutualistic Interactions
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Nico Blüthgen is a Professor in Ecological Networks at Technische Universität Darmstadt. His research focuses on understanding complex species interactions, biodiversity dynamics, and the impacts of anthropogenic disturbances on tropical and temperate ecosystems. He employs network theory, field experiments, and remote sensing techniques to study ecological resilience and ecosystem services. Role: Professor, Ecological Networks University: Technische Universität Darmstadt Contact: bluethgen@bio.tu-darmstadt.de Blüthgen's research emphasizes ecological networks and land-use impacts , particularly in tropical forests. His recent work examines mutualistic interactions, dung beetle-mediated ecosystem processes, and acoustic monitoring of biodiversity recovery. Key themes include functional trait variation , successional dynamics , and agrochemical effects . His latest publications (2025) address mutualistic network stability , forest regeneration , dung beetle ecology , and acoustic biodiversity monitoring . Methodologies span DNA gut-content analysis, stable isotope tracking, and SAR remote sensing applications.

• Food Science
• Nutrition
• Sustainable Food Systems
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Francesca Bot is an Associate Professor at the Department of Food and Drug Sciences, University of Parma. Her expertise spans food science, nutrition, and microbiology, with a focus on gut microbiota, probiotics, and functional foods. She teaches courses on food preservation, global food law, and food system sustainability. Academic Appointments: Teacher tutor for Food Science (2024/2025, 2023/2024, 2022/2023) Research Focus: Bifidobacteria microbiome, host-microbe interactions, vitamin biosynthesis, and food-microbiota cross-talk Key Collaborations: Worked with researchers on plant protein stability, gut fermentation models, and microbiota preservation Her recent publications investigate molecular interactions between botanicals and gut microbiota, genetic traits of probiotic strains, and microbiota modulation in stress models. While no specific awards are mentioned, her work spans food chemistry, functional foods, and microbiome applications.

Xin Xingمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Bioinformatics
• Metagenomics
• Single-cell analysis
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Overview Xin Xing is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Statistics at Virginia Tech. He holds a PhD from the University of Georgia (2018), an M.S. and B.S. from the University of Science and Technology of China (2013, 2010). His research focuses on statistical methodology development in bioinformatics, machine learning, and computational biology. He has received grants including the NSF ATD (2022-2024) and NVIDIA GPU Grant (2019). Education Ph.D. – Statistics – University of Georgia (2018) M.S. – Statistics – University of Science and Technology of China (2013) B.S. – Statistics – University of Science and Technology of China (2010) Research Interests Dr. Xing's work spans three core areas: Bioinformatics: Metagenomics, single-cell analysis, epigenomics, neuroimaging. Statistics: Minimax nonparametric testing, smoothing splines, dimension reduction, controlled variable selection, causal inference. Machine Learning: Deep learning, generative models, transfer learning, neural network compression. Key Awards New Faculty Mentoring Grant, Virginia Tech (2020-2022) Best Senior PhD Student Award, University of Georgia (2018) Outstanding Dissertation Award, USTC (2010) Teaching Recent courses include CMDA 3654 (Intro to Data Analytics & Visualization) and CMDA 4654 (Deep Learning). Office: D&DS 308.