جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Steve Goodmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Meta-research
• Research reproducibility
• Clinical trial methodology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Steve Goodman is a Professor of Epidemiology and Population Health and Medicine at Stanford University, serving as Associate Dean of Clinical and Translational Research. He co-founded and co-directs the Meta-research Innovation Center at Stanford (METRICS) and leads the Stanford Program on Research Rigor and Reproducibility (SPORR). His work focuses on improving research methodology, reproducibility, and evidence synthesis, particularly in clinical trials and biomedical research. Goodman has held leadership roles in editorial boards, including Annals of Internal Medicine and Clinical Trials , and chairs the Methodology Committee at PCORI. Education: AB in Biochemistry and Applied Math (Harvard), MD (NYU), Pediatrics residency (Washington University), MHS in Biostatistics and PhD in Epidemiology (Johns Hopkins). Former faculty at Johns Hopkins from 1989-2011, where he directed the Division of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics. Research interests include meta-research, Bayesian methods, clinical trial reporting standards (CONSORT/SPIRIT guidelines), and educational initiatives to promote rigorous scientific practices. His articles emphasize reproducibility, transparency, and methodological improvements in biomedical research. Awards: 2016 Spinoza Chair in Medicine, 2019 Abraham Lilienfeld Award, National Academy of Medicine (2020) Grants/Initiatives: CTSA KL2/TL1 training programs, SPORR curriculum development Labs/Teams: METRICS, SPORR, and collaborations in global research integrity networks

• Collective Trauma
• Mental Health in Forced Migrant Populations
• Low and Middle-Income Country Mental Health Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jaclyn Kirsch is an Assistant Professor in the School of Social Work at The University of Texas at Arlington. Her work focuses on improving mental health outcomes for forced migrant populations and communities in low/middle-income countries. She employs transformative mixed methods and community-based research to address collective trauma and develop group interventions. Current projects include studies on language interpreters' trauma, mental health in Belize, and Afghan women's displacement experiences. Dr. Kirsch holds a PhD in Social Work (Ohio State University, 2023), an MPH (2015), MSW (2015), and BA in Psychology (2012). Education: PhD in Social Work, The Ohio State University, 2023 MPH in Public Health, The Ohio State University, 2015 MSW in Social Work, The Ohio State University, 2015 BA in Psychology, The Ohio State University, 2012 Her research interests include forced migration impacts, simulation-based learning for social workers, and community-driven interventions. Notable grants include a $20,000 pilot study on health services access for limited English proficient patients (UT Arlington, 2024) and a $4,888 grant for simulation-based interpreter training (CRTLE, 2024). She actively serves on committees like the Interprofessional Education Committee and chairs the Dallas Refugee Mental Health Coalition. Dr. Kirsch’s teaching spans courses on advanced micro practice, diverse populations, and US immigration policy. She advises master’s theses and has collaborated on over 20 peer-reviewed publications since 2021, focusing on refugee mental health, pandemic impacts, and systemic disparities in child welfare. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, with affiliations including the Society for Social Work Research and the Bhutanese Community of Central Ohio. Recent presentations include keynotes on refugee health disparities and pandemic leadership at national conferences.

Frank Jacobiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Clinical Psychology
• Psychotherapy Research
• Epidemiology of Mental Disorders
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Frank Jacobi holds the Professorship for Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy (Focus on Behavioral Therapy) at the Berlin School of Psychology (PHB). He serves as Vice-Rector of the institution and leads the Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy. His academic career has been dedicated to bridging clinical practice with research, particularly in understanding mental disorders and improving psychotherapeutic care. Prof. Jacobi's research centers on health services research, specifically the epidemiology and disease burden of mental disorders, healthcare structures, and treatment needs. He also conducts significant work in psychotherapy research, examining concepts, differential indications, evaluation methods, and quality assurance, including cost-effectiveness and cost-benefit analyses of psychotherapy. His work often addresses the intersection between mental and physical health, particularly regarding somatic comorbidity in severe mental illness. His most recent publications demonstrate a clear trajectory toward integrating technology with traditional psychotherapy, addressing the healthcare needs of severely mentally ill populations, and analyzing trends in mental disorder prevalence. The articles reflect his dual focus on clinical practice and population-level health services research, with increasing attention to digital solutions and integrated care models. Best Paper Award der DGPPN 2015 for highly cited work on mental disorders in the German adult population Prof. Jacobi actively supervises Master's theses for PHB students in both Behavioral Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy programs. He also supports academic projects, publications, and doctoral theses by psychotherapists in training. His research group regularly meets to discuss ongoing projects, including the DEGS1-MH study, PSY-KOMO project, and pandemic-related psychological challenges. The PHB, under his leadership, has developed innovative degree programs that combine psychotherapy training with academic focus to strengthen scientifically based psychotherapy. His laboratory and research teams focus on several key areas: the epidemiology of mental disorders in the general population, healthcare research for severe mental illness (particularly regarding somatic comorbidity), and the psychological impact of societal challenges like the pandemic. The PSY-KOMO project represents a significant interdisciplinary effort to improve physical healthcare for people with severe mental illness through health companionship services.

• Data Science
• Speech Processing
• Natural Language Processing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Yunting Yin is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Earlham College, located in Richmond, Indiana. She holds a Ph.D. from Stony Brook University (2024) and a B.S. from Pace University (2019). Her research focuses on speech processing, natural language processing, and machine learning, with applications in aging analysis, facial expression recognition, and large language model forecasting. She actively collaborates with students on innovative projects and contributes to interdisciplinary fields such as computational linguistics and data science. Education: Ph.D., Stony Brook University, 2024 B.S., Pace University, 2019 Research Interests: Speech Processing : Analyzing vocal attributes to estimate aging and mortality risk in veterans. Natural Language Processing : Exploring alignment between computational language models and classical dictionaries. Machine Learning : Developing forecasting systems using large language models (LLMs) for real-world event prediction. Publications reflect a blend of interdisciplinary work, spanning computational linguistics, multimedia analysis, and biochemistry. Recent trends emphasize aging studies and LLM applications. Her 2024 dissertation underscores the intersection of speech and language in gerontology. Professional memberships include IEEE and IEEE WIE. She advises students on research projects and fosters collaborative environments for academic growth. Labs/Teams: Her research projects engage students in cutting-edge areas like facial expression bias analysis, LLM-driven forecasting, and audio-linguistic studies of aging.

• Public Health
• Global Health
• HIV/AIDS Research
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Orlando Stefano is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Hygiene and Public Health, University of Rome Tor Vergata. He specializes in global health, HIV/AIDS research, and epidemiology, with a focus on sub-Saharan Africa. His work includes studies on vaccine strategies, healthcare system transformation, and the impact of pandemics on healthcare delivery. He currently teaches courses on global health prevention and the evolving challenges in health systems. Research interests encompass maternal and child health, particularly in HIV-exposed infants, as well as aging populations and frailty assessment. He has contributed to initiatives like the DREAM program, addressing comorbidities in HIV patients and evaluating virological outcomes in Mozambique. His studies on gender dynamics in healthcare decision-making and the effects of public health measures on infection rates highlight his interdisciplinary approach. Key themes in his publications include vaccine efficacy in resource-limited settings, tuberculosis diagnosis during the pandemic, and the role of community-based care systems. His work frequently integrates clinical data with public health policy analysis, emphasizing actionable solutions for global health challenges. Stefano has advised on interventions to improve male partner involvement in maternal health programs in Malawi and has explored the economic impacts of healthcare resource allocation in sub-Saharan Africa. His research also addresses the socioeconomic implications of HIV treatment programs and the management of noncommunicable diseases in aging populations.

• Causal Illusions
• Pseudoscientific Beliefs
• Cognitive Psychology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Itxaso Barberia Fernandez is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Psychology, University of Barcelona, affiliated with the Department of Cognition, Development and Educational Psychology. Her research focuses on causal illusions, pseudoscientific beliefs, and cognitive processes underlying paranormal beliefs. She has led projects funded by the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness, exploring topics like causal illusions' mechanisms and interventions to combat them. Her teaching includes courses on Learning, Motivation, Emotion, Comparative Cognition, and Cognitive Learning at both undergraduate and master’s levels. She has pioneered educational interventions to reduce causal illusions and promote critical thinking in classrooms. Key Projects: Análisis de pseudociencias en el aula para promover el pensamiento crítico (2016-2017) Ilusiones causales: mecanismos explicativos, factores moduladores, e intervenciones para combatirlas (2016-2019) Fundamento cognitivo de las creencias pseudocientíficas (2020-2023) Her work bridges cognitive science and educational practice, emphasizing how cognitive biases contribute to pseudoscientific beliefs and how these can be addressed through targeted interventions. Recent studies explore virtual reality's psychological impact and the persistence of causal illusions despite training.

Jeffrey Weitzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Thrombosis
• Hemostasis
• Atherosclerosis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jeffrey Weitz is a Professor in the Departments of Medicine and Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences at McMaster University, and serves as Executive Director of the Thrombosis and Atherosclerosis Research Institute (TaARI). He holds prestigious academic titles including the Tier I Canada Research Chair in Thrombosis and the Fraser Mustard Chair in Cardiovascular Research. His research focuses on hemostasis, thrombosis, and anticoagulant therapies, with a particular emphasis on developing safer anticoagulants targeting factor XI and improving medical device biocompatibility. Dr. Weitz leads a multidisciplinary team investigating mechanisms of thrombosis, clot formation regulation, and novel therapies to reduce cardiovascular-related mortality. His work spans translational research, clinical trials, and epidemiological studies, with contributions to understanding polyphosphate's role in coagulation and the development of clot-resistant medical device coatings. TaARI, under his leadership, bridges basic and clinical research to address thrombosis and bleeding disorders. Key achievements include advancements in factor XI inhibition and the design of anti-thrombogenic materials. Research Clusters: Health & Bio-innovation Key Awards: Tier I Canada Research Chair, Fraser Mustard Chair Labs: Weitz Lab (focusing on coagulation mechanisms and anticoagulant development) Dr. Weitz collaborates with bioengineers to innovate biomaterials and devices, while maintaining clinical relevance through anticoagulant trials like AXIOMATIC-TKR and AZALEA-TIMI 71. His lab's recent studies explore histidine-rich glycoprotein's role in clotting regulation and polyphosphate toxicity mitigation.

Stephen Paul Ellnerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Community Ecology
• Population Biology
• Evolutionary Patterns and Processes
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Stephen Paul Ellner is the Horace White Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Cornell University, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on theoretical ecology, particularly structured population models, community ecology, and evolutionary dynamics. He holds a B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley (1975), a Ph.D. from Cornell University (1982), and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Weizmann Institute (1984-1985). Education: B.A. in 1975, Ph.D. in 1982 (Cornell), Postdoc at Weizmann Institute (1984-1985). Research Interests: Community ecology, population dynamics, evolutionary patterns, sustainability, and infectious disease modeling. His work emphasizes trait-based models and applications to ecological problems like species coexistence, disease transmission, and invasive species management. He is a Fellow of the Ecological Society of America (2016) and contributes to open-source software like Integral Projection Models (R packages) and LENNS for ecological analysis. His teaching includes courses on dynamic models in biology and ecological modeling. Grants & Projects: Explores eco-evolutionary dynamics, pathogen transmission in plant-pollinator networks, and the impacts of environmental variability on population outcomes. Labs/Teams: Leads the Ellner Lab, focusing on theoretical and computational ecology.

Malcolm Mistryمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Climate Change
• Environmental Epidemiology
• Energy Policy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Malcolm Mistry is an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Economics, Ca' Foscari University of Venice. He specializes in climate change impacts, environmental epidemiology, and energy policy, focusing on sectors such as agriculture, health, and energy. His research integrates econometric methods, climate modeling, and large dataset analysis to assess climate-related risks and adaptation strategies. Education: PhD in Science and Management of Climate Change (Ca' Foscari University of Venice, 2017) MSc in Weather and Climate Modelling (University of Reading, UK, 2006) Bachelor of Information Technology (Indira Gandhi National Open University, India, 2004) Research Interests: Climate extremes and human health impacts Energy demand for adaptation (e.g., air conditioning) Climate datasets and modeling tools (e.g., R Climpact package) Policy-relevant assessments of climate change vulnerabilities Teaching: He teaches advanced courses on climate change economics, statistical computing (R/Python), and environmental epidemiology in PhD/MRes programs at Ca' Foscari and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM). Awards: His work on climate spillovers in the EU received the Best Paper Award in 2021. He leads or co-leads multiple research projects funded by the EU, UK Medical Research Council, and Belmont Forum. Grants & Collaborations: Principal Investigator: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship (MORDIC Project, 2022–2024) Co-Investigator: EXHAUSTION (EU H2020) and GA MR/V034162/1 (MRC) Consultant: Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre Labs & Teams: Member of the EHM Lab (LSHTM) and developer of the R Climpact package for climate extreme indices. Active in global health collaborations addressing heat-related mortality and environmental exposures.

Jukka Savolainenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Criminology
• Demography/Life Course
• Cross-National Comparisons
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jukka Savolainen is a Professor at Wayne State University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, holding affiliations with the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice and Sociology. His research focuses on criminology, demography, cross-national crime comparisons, and societal violence mechanisms. He earned his Ph.D. from SUNY Albany and M.Soc.Sc. from the University of Helsinki. Teaching responsibilities include courses like Comparative Criminal Justice and Sociological Theory, reflecting his expertise in global crime analysis and social systems. His work interrogates systemic issues in criminal justice, policy impacts on marginalized groups, and societal structures influencing deviant behavior. Notable themes include Nordic welfare state paradoxes, racial disparities in policing, and hybrid security threats. Publications (2019-2025) explore policing reforms, immigration crime dynamics, adolescent victimization, and Nordic societal resilience. His recent work critiques academic integrity in sociology and links criminal behavior to health outcomes. Despite no listed awards, his scholarship addresses critical global issues like incarceration health risks and transnational crime adaptation. Research spans 40+ years, analyzing longitudinal data from birth cohorts to study life course criminology. Active in policy-oriented studies, he connects theoretical frameworks with empirical evidence, addressing both micro-level behavioral factors and macro-level structural inequities.

• Machine Learning
• Bioinformatics
• Materials Science
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Pengyu Hong is a Professor of Computer Science at Brandeis University's Michtom School of Computer Science and an affiliated faculty member at the Benjamin and Mae Volen National Center for Complex Systems. His expertise spans Machine Learning, Bioinformatics, Materials Science, and FinTech, with a focus on interdisciplinary applications in healthcare, molecular biology, and complex systems analysis. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign M.E. in Computer Science, Tsinghua University B.Eng. in Computer Science, Tsinghua University Research Interests: Hong's lab develops advanced machine learning techniques for analyzing heterogeneous data (images, text, financial data), with notable contributions in glycomaterials analysis, clinical outcome prediction, and active nematics modeling. His work bridges computational methods with biomedical and material science challenges, including NMR spectroscopy analysis and molecular property prediction. Publications: Recent work focuses on machine learning applications in glycan sequencing, fairness analysis in medical algorithms, and optical flow techniques for fluid dynamics. The lab also maintains benchmark datasets like GlycoNMR for carbohydrate analysis. Labs & Teams: Hong leads research at the Volen National Center for Complex Systems, integrating computational approaches with experimental systems biology and materials science.

• Surgery
• Colorectal Surgery
• Proctology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ramazan Kozan is a full-time faculty member in the Department of General Surgery at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine since 2019. His primary affiliations include professional memberships in organizations such as the Turkish Surgical Society, Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery, and the National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Society. Colorectal Surgery Pelvic Floor Disorders Robotic & Laparoscopic Surgery da Vinci Robotic Console Surgeon His research focuses on surgical interventions for colorectal diseases, pelvic floor disorders, and robotic laparoscopic techniques. He has contributed to the validation of clinical tools and surgical outcomes in colorectal cancer, and his work includes experimental studies on surgical physiology and postoperative complications. The article trends highlight his expertise in colorectal surgery , minimally invasive techniques , and surgical responses to emerging infectious diseases like SARS-CoV-2. His work bridges clinical practice , experimental research , and cross-disciplinary collaboration in surgical innovation. FACS : Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (2023) FEBS-Coloproctology : European Board Qualification in Colorectal Surgery (2024) He has authored over 40 peer-reviewed publications and actively contributes to editorial and review processes in national surgical journals. His certifications include Endoscopy Training from the Turkish Surgical Society and da Vinci Robotic Console Surgeon accreditation.

Priya Prasadمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار مدعو

• Clinical Epidemiology
• Quality Improvement in Patient Care
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) Utilization
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Priya Prasad, PhD, MPH , is an Assistant Adjunct Professor at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine , affiliated with the Division of Hospital Medicine . Her work focuses on leveraging electronic health records (EHR) to improve patient care quality, particularly in sepsis surveillance , antibiotic stewardship , and health disparities in inpatient settings. Education : BS in Biology (2003), University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill MPH in Epidemiology & Biostatistics (2005), University of California, Berkeley PhD in Epidemiology & Translational Science (2016), UCSF Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion Training (2019), UCSF Her research explores data-driven interventions for hospital quality improvement, including alarm fatigue reduction , opioid prescribing equity , and timing of sepsis treatment . She has secured grants like the UCSF Chancellor's Fund Travel Award (2022) and Center for Health Quality and Innovation grant (as primary analyst). Prior roles include Clinical Epidemiology Research Associate at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Selected publications highlight her work in critical care cardiology , antimicrobial resistance , and equity in hospital medicine , with collaborations across the UC Health system. Scientific awards include multiple Top Peer Reviewer distinctions from the Journal of Hospital Medicine .

Sean C. Rifeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Moral and Political Psychology
• Metascience
• Sociology of Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sean C. Rife is Professor of Psychology at Murray State University, co-founder of scite.ai, and Head of Academic Relations at Research Solutions, Inc. His work focuses on moral/political psychology, metascience, and AI's role in research evaluation. PhD in Psychology (Kent State University, 2014) MA in Sociology (East Tennessee State University, 2009) MA in Experimental Psychology (East Tennessee State University, 2008) BS in Psychology (North Georgia College and State University, 2005) His research explores ideology-personality connections, social media's influence on moral expression, and AI-driven tools to quantify scientific progress. He advocates for open science practices and has led large-scale replication efforts across multiple countries. Key projects include scite (AI-enhanced citation analysis), statcheck implementation, and TAPAS text similarity analysis. He has developed tools like psyLex and liwcR for linguistic analysis and research evaluation. Recent publications focus on terror-management theory validation, political orientation's impact on pandemic perception, and AI applications for citation classification. His work intersects psychology, data science, and academic technology development. Contact: Office: 209 Wells Hall, Murray State University Email: srife1@murraystate.edu, srife@researchsolutions.com Phone: 270-809-4404

Vincent DePaulمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Cerebrovascular sciences (including stroke)
• Neurosciences
• Rehabilitation medicine
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Vincent DePaul is an Assistant Professor in the School of Rehabilitation Therapy at Queen's University, with affiliations including the Faculty of Health Sciences, the Human Mobility Research Centre, and the Centre for Neuroscience Studies. His research focuses on interventions for gait and balance recovery in stroke survivors and older adults, emphasizing motor learning principles and wearable technology applications. He holds cross-appointments as an Associate Scientist in Health Services and Policy Research and Associate Professor in Rehabilitation Therapy. Education: Doctorate of Philosophy (2013), Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University Bachelor of Health Science (1990), Physiotherapy, McMaster University Diploma in Physiotherapy (1989), Mohawk College Research Interests: Cerebrovascular sciences, neurorehabilitation, stroke recovery, aging, motor learning, and community-based interventions. His work explores therapeutic strategies like feedback, guidance, and wearable technology to enhance mobility recovery. Key Contributions: Developed the Oasis Senior Supportive Living model for aging-in-place and led the OSCAIL study to improve stroke care in low-resource settings. Active in global health initiatives and rehabilitation technology development. Affiliations: Member, Human Mobility Research Centre (2017–present) Associate Scientist, Health Services and Policy Research Institute (2018–present) Research Affiliate, Providence Care Hospital (2016–present) Teaching: Teaches foundational clinical skills and motor performance in rehabilitation at Queen's University.