جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Appropriate machines
• Appropriate technology
• Biomechanics
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Walter Franco is a Full Professor at Politecnico di Torino in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (DIMEAS), where he specializes in applied mechanics. He serves as a Member of the Coordinating Committee of the Politecnico University Centre for Social Affairs and participates in several international research committees, including IFToMM technical committees for Biomechanical Engineering and Sustainable Energy Systems. His research focuses on interdisciplinary areas spanning: Appropriate technology and sustainable machine design Biomechanics and medical robotics Historical development of mechanisms and machines Fluid power systems and mechatronics Grassroots innovation for sustainable development Professor Franco's publications demonstrate strong themes in sustainable mechanical design, biomechanical applications, and historical engineering analysis. His recent work frequently addresses the intersection of traditional mechanical engineering with contemporary sustainability challenges, particularly in human-powered systems and medical devices. He has received numerous scientific awards including: Best Paper Award at IFIT 2016 IHTC2017 First Prize in Technical Paper Springer Best Research Paper on History of Mechanisms (2019) Multiple best paper awards at IFToMM conferences (2018-2023) Professor Franco leads research projects on hydraulic systems analysis and sustainable technologies, and has supervised PhD students working on exoskeletons and engineering heritage. He holds multiple patents in medical devices and mobility aids, including: Ankle-foot orthosis with 3D-printed components Stair-climbing wheelchair systems Pneumatic medical devices

Candace Walkington Simmonsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mathematics Education
• Personalized Learning
• Embodied Cognition
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Candace Walkington Simmons is a Professor and Annette and Harold Simmons Centennial Chair in the Department of Teaching & Learning at Southern Methodist University (SMU) . Her research focuses on mathematics education, particularly on personalizing instruction to students' out-of-school interests and integrating embodied cognition through AR/VR technologies. She has secured over $12 million in grants from the NSF, U.S. Department of Education, and U.S. Department of Defense. Ph.D. in Mathematics Education, University of Texas at Austin Former community college mathematics professor IES Postdoctoral Fellow at University of Wisconsin-Madison Executive Editor of Cognition and Instruction Her work examines how abstract mathematical concepts can be anchored in students' concrete experiences, including through Large Language Models (LLMs) for personalized middle school math instruction and motion capture games for geometric reasoning. She teaches courses for pre-service and in-service mathematics teachers and chairs the STEM Programs Committee at SMU. Recent publications analyze the impact of AR/VR on collaborative geometry learning, the role of gestures in mathematical cognition, and AI-driven personalization. Grants include NSF iTEST and AISL awards for technology-enhanced math education. Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), 2019 Spencer Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Grant NSF-GK12 Fellow IES Postdoctoral Fellowship She has presented at conferences including AERA, NCME, and ISLS, often collaborating with researchers on embodied cognition, equity in STEM, and AI applications in education.

Claudia Steinberg (née Behrens)مشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Dance Education
• Digitization in Arts Education
• Empirical Research Methods
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Claudia Steinberg is a Professor at the German Sport University Cologne , leading the Institute of Dance and Movement Culture . Her work bridges dance education , digitization in arts , and empirical research methods in movement studies. PhD in Sport Science (German Sport University Cologne, 2012) Habilitation in aesthetic-cultural education and digitization (Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz) Research Interests : Empirical dance education frameworks, domain-specific research instruments, classroom dynamics, and the digitization of physical education . Her interdisciplinary collaborations span communication design , computer science , and kinesiology . Publications (155+) focus on: Digital tools in dance pedagogy Avatar-based movement analysis Mental health in professional breakers AI integration in university dance training Awards : Young Scientist Award (2012) Teaching Award (2010, 2018) Posterpreis (2024) Wissenschaftspreis (2024) Grants from BMBF , Crespo Foundation , and Cultural Education Council support her work.

• Animation
• Character Animation
• Animation and Education
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Zeynep Akcay is a Senior Lecturer at Griffith Film School, Griffith University, Australia, where she leads the Animating major of the Animation Program. With appointments since 2018 (promoted to Senior Lecturer in 2023), she is also a member of the Creative Arts Research Institute since 2021. Education: PhD, Arts and Design, Yasar University, Izmir, Turkey (2013-2017) Masters of Arts, Film Studies, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada (2005-2011) BFA, Film Animation, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada (2003-2008) BA, Communication, Galatasaray University, Istanbul, Turkey (1997-2002) Dr. Akcay's research explores experimental aesthetics and innovative uses of animation across various environments, with particular focus on expanding traditional animation frontiers while engaging with themes of gender, ecology, displacements, and audience interaction. Her work bridges academic research with industry practice, drawing from her professional experience as both an animation director and character animator. Her recent publications reveal a strong interest in serious games for mental health, interactive narrative structures, experimental animation techniques, and cultural representation in animation. She has produced creative works addressing spinal cord injury therapy, mental health applications, and cultural identity through animation. Grants and Professional Activities: James the Rat King eXperience (Curiocity Brisbane, 2021) - $13,619 Anytown: Garage Sale Monsters (Screen Queensland, 2019) - $40,000 Interactive animated film for preschool children (Yasar University, 2015-2016) - $15,000 Conference/Symposium Convenor, VRCAI (2019) Dr. Akcay serves as Associate Supervisor for multiple doctoral candidates working on projects related to animation, game design, and storytelling. She is also Program Director of the Bachelor of Animation at Griffith University and teaches courses including Principles of Animation, Mechanics and Motion, Acting and Performance, Applied Practice, and Processes and Tools.

• Automation and Robotics
• Biomechanics
• Control Systems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Carlo De Benedictis is a Fixed-term Tenure-Track Assistant Professor at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (DIMEAS), Politecnico di Torino. He is a member of the PolitoBIOMed Lab, focusing on biomechanics, robotics, and mechatronics. His research bridges applied mechanics with biomedical engineering, targeting assistive devices, exoskeletons, and prosthetics. Affiliation: Politecnico di Torino, DIMEAS, PolitoBIOMed Lab Academic Rank: Assistant Professor Research Interests: Automation, Robotics, Biomechanics, Control Systems, Mechatronics, Industrial Bioengineering His recent work emphasizes human-machine interaction , semi-powered prosthetics , and exoskeleton design using McKibben muscles. He has published extensively in robotics journals and conferences, with a focus on precision engineering and dynamic modeling. Scientific Awards include the 2024 RAAD Best Application Paper Award, 2023 IFToMM WC Nomination, and multiple best paper awards since 2016. He supervises PhD student Andrea Berettoni and collaborates on projects like the PNRR-PARIDE particle identification system and PRIN i-COMPA.

Maik Boltesمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Pedestrian Dynamics
• Crowd Behavior Analysis
• Data Acquisition Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Maik Boltes serves as Head of the division Pedestrian Dynamics - Empiricism at Forschungszentrum Jülich's Institute for Advanced Simulation (IAS-7), specifically within the Civil Safety Research department. His work focuses on empirical data collection and analysis of pedestrian movement to understand and model crowd behavior. His primary research interests include the identification of parameters influencing pedestrian dynamics, acquisition of these parameters, studying sensor techniques for data capture, and analyzing collected and fused data (head movement, full body motion, pressure, identification). Boltes has developed PeTrack , an open-source tool that automatically extracts accurate pedestrian trajectories from experiments, and maintains an open data archive of pedestrian experiments. He co-publishes the diamond open access journal Collective Dynamics and serves as guest editor for the Journal of Advanced Transportation. Analysis of Boltes' publication record reveals consistent focus on pedestrian dynamics methodology, with recent work emphasizing accessibility considerations (wheelchair users, people with disabilities), technological innovations in tracking systems, and safety applications for large events. His research bridges computer vision, biomechanics, and transportation engineering to advance understanding of crowd behavior. Young scientist award (2005) from FernUniversität Hagen Best poster award (2010) from Trends in Computational Science and Engineering Foundation InnovationPlus prize (2021) from Forschungszentrum Jülich for special achievement related to innovation capability Boltes has secured significant funding as Principal Investigator for numerous projects including LoStInCrowds (2024-2027), Be FAIR to pedestrian dynamics data (2023), CroMa (2018-2022), and SiME (2016-2019). His work with the conference Traffic and Granular Flow '13 and the workshop on Collecting and Analysing Experimental Data of Pedestrian Dynamics demonstrates his leadership in establishing methodological standards for the field. As leader of the Pedestrian Dynamics - Empiricism division, Boltes oversees research on data acquisition systems, trajectory analysis, and open science infrastructure for pedestrian dynamics. His team collaborates with institutions across Germany and internationally, including recent projects with Chilean and Palestinian researchers.

Ruth Mackayمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Organ-on-a-chip technology
• Microfluidics
• Low-cost point-of-care diagnostics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr Ruth Mackay is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences at Brunel University London. She leads the multidisciplinary Organ-on-a-Chip (OOC) Group and has been with Brunel since 2011, initially as a Research Fellow and from 2015 as Lecturer/Senior Lecturer. She earned a BEng in Mechanical Engineering (2007) and a PhD in Micro-electromechanical Systems (2011), both from the University of Dundee, supported by an EPSRC CASE grant with IDB Technologies. Research Interests Organ-on-a-chip technologies focusing on women’s health (vagina, ovaries, placenta, breast) Low-cost point-of-care diagnostic devices for infectious diseases Prosthetics and 3D scanning for transtibial amputees Soft robotics and microfluidic systems Medical device engineering and finite element analysis Her recent work has concentrated on smartphone-based 3D scanning of prosthetic sockets, dynamic coupling in transtibial prosthetics, and fabrication of electrospun scaffolds for tissue growth. These efforts intersect biomedical engineering, biomechanics, and translational medicine. Scientific & Professional Memberships MIEEE – Member, IEEE AMIMechE – Associate Member, Institution of Mechanical Engineers Member, Biochemical Society Member, European Organ-on-Chip Society (EUROoCs) Member, European Low Gravity Research Association Teaching & Supervision Module leader: ME3622 Mechanical Engineering Structures, ME3626 Vehicle Structures and FEA, ME5678 Medical Device Engineering, ME5692 Group Project (MEng) PhD supervision in organ-on-a-chip, microfluidics, and point-of-care diagnostics Laboratory & Teams Dr Mackay heads the Organ-on-a-Chip Group at Brunel, bringing together toxicologists, engineers, life scientists, and bioinformaticians to develop microphysiological systems for women’s health research.

Frederick Weimerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• 3D Graphics
• Motion Capture
• Photography
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Frederick Weimer is a Lecturer (Education) in Digital Media at Brunel University London, affiliated with the Brunel Design School within the College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences. He specializes in teaching 3D graphics, motion capture, and photography, with extensive experience spanning both industry and academia. Education & Background: Prior to joining Brunel, Weimer accumulated significant industry experience working with major companies such as Walt Disney Computer Software and Sega. He has also worked as a freelance post-production professional in Southern California and has taught 3D courses at UCLA, Cal State Long Beach, and the Glasgow School of Art. Research Interests: His academic interests lie in multimedia design, particularly focusing on 3D graphics, video, and film production. His ORCID profile (0000-0002-5894-5395) provides further details of his scholarly activities. Teaching Activities: Mr. Weimer teaches several modules including CGI Foundation, Video Production and Photography, 3D Animation, Advanced 3D CGI, and Rigging and Motion Capture across BSc programs in Digital Design and Visual Effects and Motion Graphics. His teaching emphasizes both creative and technical mastery in photography, lighting, and 3D animation techniques.

• Parallel and Distributed Systems
• Machine Learning
• Embedded Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kadir Özlem is a Researcher at Istanbul Technical University's Department of Computer Engineering within the Computer and Informatics School. His work bridges computer engineering with soft robotics and wearable technology, focusing on textile-based sensor systems and actuation mechanisms. PhD in Computer Engineering 2018–present: Researcher at Istanbul Technical University 2016–2018: Software Engineer at Pinnera His research spans soft robotics , machine learning , sensor systems , and textile engineering . Recent projects explore: Cloud-based control systems for telerehabilitation gloves Fog computing frameworks in electronic textiles Thermally actuated textile exoskeletons Scalable fabrication of biaxial fabric motors He has contributed to 20+ publications since 2019, focusing on capacitive sensors , gesture recognition , ECG monitoring , and smart clothing . Collaborations span Turkey, Czech Republic, Poland, and Switzerland. His work integrates computer science with materials engineering , creating wearable systems for health monitoring, rehabilitation, and interactive applications. He utilizes 3D knitting , fog computing , and nature-inspired designs to develop flexible, scalable solutions.

• Complex Networks
• Network Motifs
• Community Detection
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Bogdan Mursa serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, Babeş-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. His academic profile centers on complex networks research with specialized expertise in network motifs, evidenced through extensive publications spanning theoretical foundations to biological applications. His primary research focuses on network motifs as fundamental building blocks for understanding complex systems, with investigations into motif-topology correlations, dynamic flow across network layers, and efficient detection methodologies. This work integrates graph theory, machine learning, and high-performance computing to address challenges in community detection, node selection, and multi-scale network analysis. His research bridges theoretical network science with practical applications in biological systems and rehabilitation technology. Analysis of his publication trajectory (2014-2024) reveals evolving methodological sophistication: from early biomechanical applications (tongue tracking for stroke rehabilitation) to advanced motif-centric frameworks. Recent work emphasizes evolutionary algorithms for network generation (2024), automated model training techniques (2023), and ant colony social behavior modeling (2022), demonstrating consistent innovation in motif-based network analysis while expanding into interdisciplinary domains. No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials. Available information does not specify graduate student supervision, research grants, or collaborative projects. His current work appears centered on algorithmic development for network motif applications across computational and biological domains, with emerging exploration of automated techniques in model training.

Billur Barshanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Intelligent Sensing
• Wearable Sensing
• Human Activity Recognition
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Billur Barshan is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Bilkent University's Faculty of Engineering in Ankara, Turkey. She leads the Robotics and Sensing Research Laboratory and has established herself as a leading researcher in intelligent sensing, wearable technologies, and robotics. Dr. Barshan received her B.S. degrees in both Electrical Engineering and Physics from Boğaziçi University. She continued her education at Yale University, where she earned her M.S., M.Phil., and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering. After completing a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Oxford's Robotics Research Group, she joined Bilkent University. Dr. Barshan's research focuses on intelligent sensing systems, particularly in the areas of wearable sensing, human activity recognition, fall detection, and multi-sensor data fusion. Her work bridges theoretical signal processing with practical applications in healthcare and robotics. She has developed innovative approaches for processing data from miniature sensors to recognize activities invariant to sensor placement and orientation, addressing key challenges in practical wearable systems. Her recent publications demonstrate a progression from fundamental sensor processing to sophisticated machine learning approaches, with emphasis on deep learning architectures for activity recognition, fall detection algorithms, and orientation-invariant classification. This work has significant implications for healthcare monitoring, particularly for elderly fall prevention. Dr. Barshan has received several prestigious awards: Nakamura Prize (1994) for outstanding paper at IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems TÜBİTAK Incentive Award (1998) in Engineering METU Mustafa Parlar Foundation Research Incentive Award (1999) IEEE SIU Conference Best Paper Award (2001) She has successfully supervised numerous graduate students, many of whom have gone on to successful academic and industry careers. Her research has been supported by multiple TÜBİTAK grants, and she has contributed public datasets widely used by researchers worldwide, including the Daily and Sports Activities Dataset and Simulated Falls Dataset. She leads the Robotics and Sensing Research Laboratory at Bilkent University, focusing on intelligent sensing systems for robotics and human activity monitoring, with significant applications in healthcare, particularly for elderly fall detection and physical therapy monitoring.

• Biomechanics
• Musculoskeletal System
• Gait Analysis
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Jean-Pierre Baeyens is an active researcher at Vrije Universiteit Brussel's Department of Physiotherapy, Human Physiology and Anatomy, specializing in Experimental Anatomy. His research focuses on biomechanical phenomena with particular emphasis on musculoskeletal kinematics, gait analysis, and prosthetic technology development. Research interests span: Quantitative assessment of human movement through dynamic imaging Biomechanics of walking and weight-bearing activities Development of advanced prosthetic devices Muscle activation patterns during specialized motor tasks Clinical applications of motion analysis technologies Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on rehabilitation engineering, particularly lower-limb prosthetics and their impact on movement kinematics in amputees. Research frequently employs surface electromyography, motion capture, and novel imaging techniques.

• Bioengineering
• Women in STEM
• Biomechanics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Eve Langelier is a Full Professor (Professeure titulaire) at the University of Sherbrooke, Canada, with appointments since 2004. She holds the prestigious NSERC Chair for Women in Science and Engineering in Quebec (2020-2025) and leads interdisciplinary research bridging biomedical engineering and STEM education equity. Her academic trajectory includes a PhD from École Polytechnique de Montréal (2001), MSc from Université Laval (1996), and dual postdoctoral fellowships at Université Laval (2003-2004). Her research spans two primary domains: 1) Bioengineering focusing on soft connective tissue biomechanics, tendinopathy mechanisms, biomaterials, and adaptive sports equipment; 2) Gender Equity in STEM addressing systemic barriers for women through educational interventions, policy frameworks, and workplace culture transformation. Key technical specialties include viscoelastic tissue modeling, bioreactor design, and mechanobiological analysis. Publication analysis reveals dual thematic clusters: biomedical investigations into tendon pathology/repair (constituting 60% of recent output) and STEM equity studies (40%). Engineering publications emphasize in vitro tissue models and sports biomechanics, while education research develops evidence-based frameworks for inclusive pedagogy. Her work consistently integrates experimental validation with social science methodologies. Major Awards : Mentorat Prize (Ministère de l'Éducation) Mérite Estrien Distinction (La Tribune) Parliamentary Citation (Députée libérale du Canada) She directs the FORCE Project (2020-2022, $54K) enhancing girls' engineering engagement and the OPSIDIAN Network (2020-2026, $1.6M) optimizing interdisciplinary skills training. Additional grants include $675K for the NSERC Chair and $165K for collaborative robotics in manufacturing. Labs include mechanobiology facilities and the Gender Equity Research Hub, coordinating national STEM diversity initiatives.

Apoorva Kapadiaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار مهمان

• Robotics
• Control Systems
• Continuum Manipulators
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Apoorva Kapadia serves as a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Clemson University's College of Engineering. Joining the department in 2014 after previously working as a Lecturer in General Engineering at the same institution, Dr. Kapadia focuses on electrical circuits, control systems, robotics, and integrated system design while advising the Electrical & Computer Engineering Graduate Student Association. Dr. Kapadia's educational background includes a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Clemson University (with a graduate certificate in Engineering and Science Education), an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Clemson, and a B.S. in Instrumentation Engineering from the University of Mumbai. Prior to doctoral studies, they worked as a Research Engineer in Brooklyn College's Biomimetic and Cognitive Robotics Laboratory. Research interests span novel robot manipulators , nonlinear control strategies , animated architecture , and robotics pedagogy . Their publication trends reveal deep specialization in continuum robotics, with significant contributions to variable-topology manipulators, teleoperation interfaces, and space robotics applications. Keywords across recent works emphasize biomimetics, adaptive structures, and control theory. Dr. Kapadia actively contributes to the academic community as an IEEE member (Robotics & Automation and Control Systems societies), reviewer for robotics journals, and participant in Clemson's Intelligent Materials, Systems and Environments (IMSE) Institute. Their work has received funding from NASA, DARPA, and NSF. Teaching remains central to their role, with development of laboratory manuals, lecture notes, and an online class development guide. Current advising includes graduate student association leadership, though specific student names aren't documented in public sources.

Lorenzo Scaliseمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biomedical Engineering
• Wearable Technology
• Physiological Signal Analysis
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Lorenzo Scalise is an Associate Professor at the Department of Industrial Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (DIISM) , Università Politecnica delle Marche (UNIVPM) , specializing in mechanical and thermal measurements. He plays a key role in advancing biomedical engineering through rigorous metrological approaches to wearable and diagnostic technologies. Research Focus : Biomedical signal analysis, wearable device validation, and medical metrology. Department : DIISM, part of UNIVPM's College of Engineering. Contact : l.scalise@staff.univpm.it His work bridges engineering and healthcare, emphasizing wearable technology accuracy, physiological signal integrity, and medical device calibration. Recent publications highlight innovations in: ECG and PPG sensor validation EEG-based biometric authentication Respiratory and gait parameter measurement Bone vibrational analysis Machine learning for health monitoring