جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

John Hiemstraمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Glaciology
• Permafrost Dynamics
• Quaternary Geology
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Dr John Hiemstra is an Associate Professor in Geography at Swansea University, part of the School of Biosciences, Geography and Physics. He obtained his PhD from the University of Amsterdam (2001) and held a Marie Curie postdoctoral position at the University of Glasgow (2002–2004). His teaching focuses on Physical Geography and Geology, and he coordinates the MSc in Geographic Information and Climate Change. He actively supervises PhD students and has examined both internally and externally. His research centers on reconstructing past glacial environments and studying glacier and permafrost dynamics in response to climate change. Fieldwork spans the British Isles, Norway, Iceland, Canada, Morocco, Japan, and Antarctica. He has authored/co-authored over 100 publications in leading journals, including The Holocene , Quaternary Science Reviews , and Progress in Physical Geography . He holds editorial roles for The Holocene and Proceedings of the Geologists' Association , and serves on the Quaternary Research Association Executive Board. Key research themes include glacial sedimentology, permafrost dynamics, and paleoclimatic reconstruction. Recent work emphasizes remote sensing applications in alpine regions and the impact of climate change on permafrost ecosystems.

Derk Joesterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biomineralization
• Materials Science
• Nanostructure Analysis
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Professor Derk Joester leads the Joester Group at Northwestern University's Department of Materials Science and Engineering. His research focuses on understanding the formation, properties, and degradation of mineralized tissues in both vertebrate and invertebrate organisms, with a particular emphasis on biomineralization mechanisms. He employs cutting-edge techniques such as atom probe tomography (APT), synchrotron X-ray microtomography, and machine learning-driven image segmentation to study materials like chiton radula teeth and human dental enamel. Education: Ph.D. Chemistry, ETH Zurich, Switzerland (2000) M.Sc. Chemistry, ETH Zurich, Switzerland (1999) Fulbright Scholar, University of Tennessee (1994–1995) B.A. Chemistry and Pharmacy, University of Tübingen, Germany (1992) Research Interests: His group investigates the role of organic matrices in controlling mineralization, the dynamics of amorphous-to-crystalline transitions, and the application of bioinspired materials in fields like dentistry and additive manufacturing. Key projects include the Enamel Atlas initiative to map enamel structure across scales and the study of Sr sequestration in marine organisms for nuclear waste remediation. Professional Recognition: Fellowships: Minerva, Weizmann Institute, ETH Zurich, Fulbright Awards: Dr. Nathorff-Einstein Award (1992), Fonds of the German Chemical Industry Award (1992) Grants & Collaborations: Current funding supports projects like the Enamel Atlas , bioengineering single-crystal growth, and Sr mineralization studies in Acantharea. Collaborators include institutions such as UCSF, UPenn, and the Forsyth Institute. Labs & Teams: The Joester Group hosts a multidisciplinary team, with ongoing projects in cryo-tomography, nanomaterials visualization, and computational modeling of biomineral systems.

Julie Newmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Structural Geology
• Tectonics
• Rheology of Earth's Lithosphere
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Julie Newman is a Professor and Department Head in the Department of Structural Geology and Tectonics at Texas A&M University, holding the Ray C. Fish Professorship. Her research focuses on understanding the rheology and deformation mechanisms of Earth's lithosphere through integrated field, experimental, and microstructural analyses. She investigates strain localization, fluid-rock interactions, and metamorphic processes in crustal and upper mantle rocks, utilizing techniques like optical microscopy, electron microscopy (including EBSD), and geochemical analysis. Education: She earned her Ph.D. in Geology from the University of Rochester. Awards: She was recognized as a Montague – Center for Teaching Excellence Scholar at Texas A&M University (2010). Research Trends: Her recent work emphasizes the interplay between deformation and metamorphism in ultramafic complexes, mantle lithosphere dynamics, and the development of open-source tools like the StraboSpot data system for structural geology. She collaborates extensively on projects involving subduction zone processes, shear zone mechanics, and digital field methodologies. Her publications span structural geology, tectonics, and mineral physics, with a focus on experimental deformation, microstructural evolution, and field-based rheology studies. Collaborative efforts include advancing computational frameworks for analyzing thin sections and integrating big data approaches in geological research.

• Epigenetics
• Genomics
• Immune Development
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David Martino is an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at the University of Western Australia Medical School and heads the Clinical Epigenetics team at the Telethon Kids Institute. His research focuses on epigenetic regulation of immune development. His research examines epigenetic programming in newborns, biomarkers for prenatal alcohol exposure, and gut microbiome development in infants. His work integrates genomics, bioinformatics, and clinical studies to understand immune-related disorders. Recent publications explore epigenetic mechanisms in childhood food allergy, DNA methylation patterns in vaccine response, and chromatin dynamics during immune cell activation. His work bridges basic epigenetic research with clinical applications.

• Aerospace Engineering
• Materials Science
• Fatigue Analysis
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Simon Barter is a Professor and DST Chair in the Research & Innovation department at RMIT University, located at Bundoora East, Australia. He focuses on fatigue analysis, fracture mechanics, and advanced materials development for aerospace applications. His work integrates computational modeling with experimental techniques like quantitative fractography to address structural integrity challenges in combat aircraft and spacecraft. He collaborates extensively with defense and industry partners, including DST Group, and has an ORCID identifier: 0000-0002-9482-5980 . His research interests span biomimetic structural design, additive manufacturing optimization, and the mitigation of micrometeoroid impacts using advanced composites. He investigates material discontinuities such as etch pits and anodising effects on fatigue behavior, particularly in high-performance aluminium alloys. Recent studies emphasize improving crack growth prediction models and exploring sustainable materials for aerospace engineering. In advising, Barter supervises students on topics including oxide dispersion strengthened (ODS) steel, satellite formation control, and titanium-copper alloys for extreme applications. His work often involves numerical simulations, experimental validation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Despite no scientific awards explicitly listed, his contributions to fatigue testing methodologies and structural durability have been published widely in high-impact journals like International Journal of Fatigue and Engineering Failure Analysis . Barter’s research includes partnerships with DST Group and international collaborators, leveraging advanced facilities for structural testing and materials characterization. His lab focuses on aerospace materials optimization, hypervelocity impact protection systems, and quantitative fractography techniques to enhance aircraft lifing analyses.

Anne Raymondمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Paleontology
• Geobiology
• Paleoecology
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Dr. Anne Raymond is a Professor of Paleontology and Geobiology at Texas A&M University's Department of Geology and Geophysics. She holds the Earl Cook Professorship (2003–2008) and is currently President-Elect of the Paleontological Society. Her research focuses on Paleobotany, Geobiology, and Paleoecology, with specialties in coal-ball formation, ancient wetlands, and terrestrial organic carbon dynamics. Education: A.B. in Geology from Harvard University (1977), Ph.D. in Geology from the University of Chicago (1983). Awards include Fellowships from the Geological Society of America (2020) and Paleontological Society (2015), and the Texas A&M College Teaching Award (2009, 1988). Her research explores carboniferous coal swamps, marine influences on terrestrial deposits, and modern mangrove ecosystems as analogs for ancient environments. Recent work analyzes taphonomic processes in peat formation and seawater chemistry using echinoderms. She teaches courses like Geol 101 (Principles of Geology) and Geol 650 (Paleoecology), bridging fieldwork and laboratory analysis. Key contributions include cyclostratigraphic analyses of coal-ball occurrences and applications like FischerLab software for stratigraphic data analysis. Her studies on Pennsylvanian flora and marine-seep taphonomy reveal insights into ancient ecosystems and climate interactions.

Lars Rosgaard Jensenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Materials Science
• Glass Ceramics
• Fracture Mechanics
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Lars Rosgaard Jensen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Materials and Production, Aalborg University, within the Faculty of Engineering and Science. His research focuses on advanced materials science, particularly oxide glasses, glass-ceramics, and composite materials. He leads major projects such as CIRCWIND (optimizing circular materials for wind turbine components) and MADE4WIND (innovative materials for offshore wind turbines). His work emphasizes fracture mechanics, sustainable cements, and lithium-ion battery technologies. Key contributions include setting world records in crack-resistant glass and developing novel material synthesis methods. Jensen has authored over 120 publications and holds leadership roles in EU-funded initiatives. Research Interests: Jensen’s expertise spans structural materials, phase separation mechanisms, and material durability under extreme conditions. He explores applications in renewable energy (wind turbine components), sustainable construction, and energy storage systems. His group investigates how microstructural modifications enhance mechanical and thermal properties of glasses and ceramics. Projects: As PI, he oversees projects addressing circular economy solutions for wind energy (CIRCWIND, MADE4WIND) and advanced composites (AIOLOS). Collaborations include EU Horizon Europe programs and industry partnerships. Grants & Advising: His grants include funding from the EU’s Research Innovation Program. While no student advisees are listed, his projects involve multidisciplinary teams and PhD candidates in materials science and engineering.

Alejandro Riveraمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Corporate Finance Theory
• Dynamic Contracts
• Optimal Capital Structure
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Alejandro Rivera is an Associate Professor of Finance at the Naveen Jindal School of Management, University of Texas at Dallas (UTD). He holds a PhD in Economics from Boston University (2015) and a BSc in Mathematics and Economics from Simon Fraser University (2008). His research focuses on corporate finance theory, dynamic contracts, robust preferences, and stochastic control applications in financial markets. He has also explored topics like green finance, managerial incentives, and household debt dynamics. His work integrates theoretical models with real-world applications, addressing issues such as optimal capital structure design, risk-shifting incentives in leveraged firms, and climate finance mechanisms. Key contributions include studies on present-biased contracting, debt overhang mitigation, and wind farm management. His research has been published in top journals like Econometrica , Management Science , and Journal of Financial Economics . Teaching responsibilities include courses in Macroeconomics and Financial Markets at UTD, and他曾教授过 Corporate Finance at UC Berkeley. Professional affiliations include the American Economic Association, Western Finance Association, and Society of Financial Studies. His current projects explore endogenous Minsky moments, deep learning approaches to habit-formation contracts, and managerial limited commitment frameworks. Dr. Rivera actively participates in academic conferences and workshops, including a 2023 presentation at BIRS on 'Contracting with a Present-Biased Agent.' His work bridges theoretical rigor and practical relevance, addressing contemporary challenges in finance, economics, and sustainable development.

Victor Valcarcelمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Monetary Economics
• Banking
• Macroeconomics
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Victor Valcarcel is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD), affiliated with the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences. His research focuses on the intersection of banking, finance, and macroeconomics, with particular emphasis on central bank balance sheet operations and Divisia money aggregates. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Kansas (2008). Valcarcel's research explores time-varying dynamics in monetary aggregates, inflation expectations modeling, and the identification of monetary policy shocks. His work bridges theoretical macroeconomic frameworks with applied econometric techniques, often employing structural VAR models and time-series analysis. Notable areas include central bank operational frameworks, the effects of quantitative easing, and the integration of financial literacy in undergraduate education. His recent publications (2020–2025) analyze financial market responses to policy tightening, inflation hedging mechanisms in cryptocurrency markets, and the construction of Divisia money measures for emerging economies like Mexico. He has contributed to debates on yield curve dynamics, inflation volatility post-Great Recession, and the superneutrality of money under endogenous growth conditions. Valcarcel maintains an active research agenda combining empirical analysis with policy relevance, frequently engaging with questions of monetary policy transmission, financial stability, and macroeconomic forecasting. His work has implications for central bank decision-making in both advanced and emerging economies.

• Dental Biology
• Bone Metabolism
• Primate Evolution and Ecology
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Timothy Bromage is a Professor of Molecular Pathobiology at New York University College of Dentistry. His work spans dental biology, bone metabolism, and primate evolution. He focuses on biological rhythms in bone formation, dental cementum analysis, and forensic anthropology applications. Key areas include biomaterials for regenerative medicine and evolutionary paleobiology. Research interests emphasize: 1) Dental and skeletal microstructure analysis using advanced imaging techniques, 2) Chronobiology of mineralized tissues, 3) Forensic age estimation through cementum studies, and 4) Biomaterials for medical applications. Recent work investigates drug effects on bone metabolism and Neanderthal dental histology. Publications focus on interdisciplinary topics like enamel formation patterns, biomaterials testing, and primate life history reconstruction. No awards are explicitly listed in the provided texts. Advising/grant details remain unspecified, though extensive collaborative research is evident through publication spans. His lab integrates clinical dentistry with evolutionary biology, addressing questions about human adaptation through skeletal and dental records. Ongoing projects include metabolic rate studies in bone and developmental enamel defect analysis.

Steven Zinkleمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Materials Science
• Nuclear Materials
• Radiation Effects in Materials
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Steven Zinkle is a Professor in the Materials Science and Engineering department at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, affiliated with the Tickle College of Engineering. His research focuses on advanced materials for extreme environments, particularly in nuclear and fusion energy applications. Key areas include radiation effects in metals, high-temperature ceramics, and materials for plasma-facing components. His work addresses challenges such as irradiation-induced microstructural evolution, thermal stability under extreme conditions, and material compatibility with hydrogen or corrosive environments. Notable contributions include studies on ferritic/martensitic steels, refractory alloys, and composites for fusion reactors. He has pioneered methodologies in electron microscopy for defect analysis and developed novel materials for neutron and ion irradiation environments. Recent projects involve correlative microscopy techniques (STEM/APT), ion-beam simulations, and additive manufacturing of high-performance alloys. Collaborations include international initiatives like the FRONTIER US-Japan joint effort on plasma-material interfaces. Despite extensive publications, no specific student advising or awarded honors are explicitly listed in the provided texts. His lab focuses on bridging computational modeling with experimental validation to accelerate materials qualification for next-generation reactors. Current efforts emphasize predictive pathways for radiation-tolerant materials and high-throughput screening of candidate alloys.

Lavallée Yanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Volcanology
• Magma rheology
• Experimental geomaterials
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Yan Lavallée is a Professor and Chair of Igneous Petrology and Volcanology at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU Munich), Germany, since 2022. He holds a Doctor Rerum Naturalium (Dr. rer. nat.) from LMU Munich and has held academic positions at institutions including the University of Liverpool and the University of Strasbourg. His research focuses on volcanic processes, magma rheology, and rock physics, with emphasis on experimental and field-based studies of volcanic systems. Education: B.Sc. (Honours) in Earth and Planetary Sciences, McGill University (2001) M.Sc. in Space Studies, University of North Dakota (2003) Dr. rer. nat. in Volcanology, LMU Munich (2008) Research Interests: Experimental geomaterials, magma dynamics, volcanic eruptions, and rheology of magmatic systems. His work bridges laboratory experiments and field observations to understand processes like magma ascent, fragmentation, and volcanic hazards. Key Awards: Fellow of the American Geophysical Union (2017), James B. Macelwane Medal (2017), and Wager Medal (2017). He has led major grants, including an ERC Starting Grant (2012) and contributed to projects like the Krafla Magma Testbed (KMT). Grants & Collaborations: Involved in geothermal energy projects and international collaborations on volcanic risk assessment. His research group focuses on interdisciplinary approaches to volcano science.

• Materials Science
• Metallurgy
• Materials Engineering
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Univ.Prof. Ernst Kozeschnik is a Professor at TU Wien's Institut für Werkstoffwissenschaft und Werkstofftechnologie, specializing in materials science and metallurgy. His research focuses on phase transformations, precipitation kinetics, heat treatment optimization, and additive manufacturing of advanced alloys like nickel-based superalloys, titanium alloys, and aluminum composites. He has supervised numerous graduate students in topics such as microalloyed steel behavior, powder bed fusion processes, and material modeling. Key research areas include: Thermomechanical processing of high-performance alloys Nanometer-scale precipitate effects on recrystallization mechanisms In-situ analysis of phase transformations using advanced techniques Computational modeling of materials behavior Recent work emphasizes understanding microstructural evolution in additive-manufactured components and optimizing heat treatments for enhanced material properties. Publications highlight cross-disciplinary approaches combining experimental methods (e.g., HT-XRD) with computational modeling to advance materials design. Active collaborations include projects with industrial partners focusing on process optimization for aerospace and automotive applications.

Aurelie Anna Florence Jacobمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Materials Science
• Metallurgy
• Thermodynamic Modeling
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Dr. Aurelie Anna Florence Jacob is a researcher affiliated with TU Wien, specifically within the Computational Materials Development Research Group (E308-03-2) . Her primary role is as a Project Assistant with a Doctorate in Natural Sciences (Dr. rer. nat.). Her research focuses on advanced materials science, particularly in metallurgical processes, phase transformations, and computational modeling of steel microstructures. She specializes in thermodynamic and kinetic simulations of intermetallic phases (e.g., σ phase, G-phase) in high-alloyed steels, aiming to predict microstructural evolution and optimize material properties. Key research topics include: Thermodynamic modeling of phase equilibria in steel systems (Fe-Cr-Mn-Mo-Ni). Experimental and computational analysis of σ phase precipitation in hyper duplex stainless steels. Recrystallization kinetics in microalloyed steels and T₀-temperature evaluation. Development of databases for bainitic microstructures and Laves phase formation. Her collaborative work involves in-situ XRD experiments and CALPHAD-based simulations to understand phase evolution under thermal and mechanical processing. Jacob’s contributions bridge experimental materials characterization with predictive computational tools, advancing materials design for high-performance applications. Her recent publications highlight advancements in understanding phase stability, precipitation kinetics, and material recycling processes. She actively participates in international conferences, presenting findings on topics like sigma phase mechanisms and Gibbs energy reassessment for T₀-temperature predictions.

Phill Broussardمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Superconductivity
• Magnetism
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Phill Broussard is a Professor of Physics at Covenant College, specializing in Condensed Matter Experimental Physics with focuses on Superconductivity and Magnetism. He holds a BS from LSU (1981), MS (1983) and PhD (1987) in Applied Physics from Stanford University. His research emphasizes proximity effect systems, thin film superconductors, and material interface phenomena. Key contributions include studies on symmetric film sandwiches, critical field measurements in niobium films, and pedagogical applications of quantum mechanics models. Education: BS Physics (LSU), MS/PhD Applied Physics (Stanford) Affiliations: Physics Department at Covenant College Research interests span superconductivity, thin film fabrication, and magnetism, with particular attention to experimental validation of theoretical models. Recent work explores transverse voltage dynamics, hysteresis effects, and material characterization via atomic force microscopy. Over 50 publications since 1988 highlight his contributions to superconducting thin films, proximity effects, and spin-polarization measurement techniques. He has advised numerous undergraduate research projects, particularly in thin film deposition and characterization. Active in educational outreach, emphasizing integration of Reformed theology with scientific inquiry. Personal interests include biking, walking, and enjoying local restaurants like Cashews.