جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

T. Aaron Gulliverمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Wireless communications
• Information theory
• Cryptography
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T. Aaron Gulliver is a Professor at the University of Victoria's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, holding the former Canada Research Chair in Advanced Wireless Communications (2007–2021). He earned his BSc and MSc from the University of New Brunswick and a PhD from the University of Victoria. His academic roles include membership in Engineers and Geoscientists BC and fellowships with the Engineering Institute of Canada (2002) and the Canadian Academy of Engineering (2012). His research spans wireless communications, information theory, cryptography, and signal processing, with a focus on error-correcting codes, cognitive radio, and IoT. Notable contributions include work on turbo codes, LDPC codes, and underwater acoustic systems. Gulliver has authored over 1,000 publications and actively contributes to conferences like the IEEE Pacific Rim Conference on Communications. His current teaching includes courses on Information Theory (ECE 515) and Error Control Coding (ECE 405/ECE 511). Awards include the British Columbia Advanced Systems Institute Research Fellowship (2000) and recognition for his work in green communications and network security. His research group explores cutting-edge topics like quantum field coding and AI-driven spectrum sensing.

Julie Paquinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sociology of Law
• Critical Legal Theory
• Civil Law
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Julie Paquin is an Associate Professor at McGill University's Faculty of Law – Civil Law Section. Her research focuses on the sociology of law, critical legal theory, notarial practices, professional identity, and legal reform. She holds a PhD in Comparative Law from McGill (2011), an MA in Comparative Law from McGill (1997), and a law degree from Université de Montréal (1991). Dr. Paquin’s work examines legal systems’ socio-cultural contexts, professional transitions in legal fields, and contractual frameworks. Recent publications analyze legal profession feminization, multidisciplinary practice dynamics, and Quebec’s civil law evolution. Her research bridges theoretical analysis with empirical studies, addressing issues like penalty clauses in contracts, notarial history, and international legal transplants. She teaches obligations law and contributes to debates on legal education and professional ethics. Education: Doctorat en droit (Comparative Law), Université McGill, 2011 Maitrise en droit (Comparative Law), Université McGill, 1997 Baccalauréat en droit, Université de Montréal, 1991 DEA in History of Law, Strasbourg III, 1994 Research Focus: Her work critically examines legal systems through sociological and historical lenses. Key themes include the transformation of legal professions, gender dynamics in academia, contractual practices in civil law, and the interplay between law and socio-economic development. She explores how legal frameworks adapt to cultural contexts, particularly in Quebec and West Africa. Publications Trends: Over 15 years, Dr. Paquin has published extensively on contract law evolution, professional trajectories, and legal reform. Recent work highlights gender representation in legal academia and structural changes in legal practice. Earlier research focused on contractual norms in developing economies and comparative legal studies between Quebec and Senegal. Awards & Grants: No specific awards noted, but her research has been supported through institutional funding for empirical legal studies and interdisciplinary projects. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with McGill’s Civil Law Research Group and participates in international legal sociology networks.

Sanaz Sohrabiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Visual culture
• Colonial resource extraction
• Archival studies
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Sanaz Sohrabi (b.1988, Tehran) is an Assistant Professor at Concordia University's Department of Communication Studies. She is a visual culture researcher and artist-filmmaker conducting archival studies on oil industry visual regimes, postcolonial ecologies, and resource extraction cultures. Her work combines artistic research with academic analysis, focusing on the political economy of images. Education: BFA from University of Tehran College of Fine Arts, MFA from School of the Art Institute of Chicago (merit scholarship), PhD from Concordia University's Center for Interdisciplinary Studies in Society and Culture Teaching experience: School of the Art Institute of Chicago and University of Illinois at Chicago Her research explores colonial and postcolonial visual infrastructures in oil industries. Key projects include: One Image, Two Acts (2020) - Examines BP's colonial ethnographic films Scenes of Extraction (2023) - Critiques oil extraction visual cultures Specters of the Subterranean (2021-ongoing) - Reconstructs OPEC's cultural history Archives of Oil: Future Relics (2021) - Analyzes BP's historical media Sohrabi's work has been internationally acclaimed through: Exhibitions at Ljubljana Biennial, Berlinale Forum Expanded, and Montreal's Centre Clark Festival awards: IndieLisboa Best Short Film, Valdivia Special Jury Mention, Mimesis Best Documentary Short Residencies: Skowhegan School and RAW Académie She is currently developing a feature documentary about OPEC's establishment and preparing a 2025 artist book documenting her visual research processes.

Julien Arinoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mathematical Epidemiology
• Mathematical Population Dynamics
• Data Science
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Julien Arino is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Manitoba , specializing in Mathematical Epidemiology and Mathematical Population Dynamics . He is an active member of the Mathematical Biology group and focuses on the role of movement in disease transmission, with applications to both human and animal health. Department of Mathematics Faculty of Science University of Manitoba His research spans: Metapopulation dynamics with explicit movement Multi-pathogen and multi-species transmission modeling Computational epidemiology with data science integration Evaluation of travel control measures for disease variants Recent work includes publications on: Cholera transmission in Chad Multi-species bovine tuberculosis dynamics Measles resurgence patterns Software tools for R compilation and data visualization He maintains a public YouTube channel with lecture videos on Mathematical Epidemiology and contributes open-source code for scientific computing in R and Python. His methodological contributions include novel approaches to plot formatting and computational efficiency in epidemic modeling.

Mohamed Nabil Lokbaniمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Speech Processing
• C++ Programming
• Android Mobile Development
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Mohamed Nabil Lokbani is a Lecturer and Chief of Laboratories (IT Director) at the Department of Computer Science and Operational Research within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at the University of Montreal . Holding a Ph.D. in Automatic and Signal Processing (1993) from Paris-XI University, he has been teaching since 1999 and managing the department's technical support team since 2007. Education : Doctorate in Automatic and Signal Processing (1993), Paris-XI University Master's (DEA) in Automatic and Signal Processing (1990), Paris-XI University Electrical Engineering Degree (1989), Houari Boumedienne University Research Interests span speech recognition algorithms, bi-text alignment tools, cross-platform software portability, and programming education. He developed the Aladin translation memory tool and focuses on practical software solutions for linguistic and engineering challenges. Teaching includes courses like: Advanced C++ Programming , Big Data Processing , Android Mobile Development , and foundational Java/Python courses. His lecture notes for these courses are frequently updated. Publications reflect expertise in speech recognition, software portability, and translation technology, with technical reports dating from 1990 to 2023. Professional Roles : Chief of Laboratories (IT Director) at DIRO since 2007 Technical Support Team Member (2000-2007) Graduate Studies Committee member since 2004 Researcher at L2S Supelec and CNET France Telecom

• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Auditory Neuroscience
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Robert Zatorre is a Professor in the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery at McGill University's Faculty of Medicine. He is a leading expert in auditory neuroscience and music cognition, with significant contributions to understanding brain plasticity and reward mechanisms related to music. Zatorre co-founded the International Laboratory for Brain, Music and Sound (BRAMS) in 2006 - a multi-university consortium focused on cognitive neuroscience of music. Key Research Areas Functional and structural properties of the auditory cortex Hemispheric specialization in auditory processing Neural mechanisms of musical emotion and reward Brain plasticity from sensory loss or training Advanced neuroimaging techniques (fMRI, MEG, EEG) Scientific Achievements 2011 IPSEN Foundation Prize in Neuronal Plasticity 2013 Knowles Hearing Science Award 2017 Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada Advising Directed PhD research on auditory prediction mechanisms (2023) Publication Trends show consistent focus on music's neurobiological basis, with recent work exploring cortical rhythmic activity in Parkinson's disease, speech-in-noise perception, and neural correlates of singing. His research combines experimental neuroscience with theoretical frameworks in cognitive science.

• RNA Biology
• Cell Biology
• Molecular Genetics
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Natoya Peart is an Assistant Professor at the University of Waterloo , specializing in RNA biology and epithelial cell regulation. Her research focuses on RNA binding proteins (RBPs) like ESRP1 and their roles in tissue development and disease through processes such as alternative splicing and polyadenylation. Education: Ph.D. (2016) from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center/UTHealth Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences; B.S. (2010) from Yale University. Research Interests span RNA processing, protein-RNA interactions, epithelial cell integrity, and developmental defects like cleft lip/palate and kidney agenesis. Her lab employs 2D/3D cell culture and genome-wide molecular techniques to study RBP-mediated gene regulation. Recent publications highlight her work on ESRP1's role in epithelial function, developmental ciliopathies, and RNA processing mechanisms. She is affiliated with professional societies including the RNA Society and the Canadian Black Scientist Network. Scientific Awards: Johnson Foundation Fellow (2021) Stanford/Berkely/UCSF Next Generation Faculty Fellow (2021) Listed in Cell Mentor 1000 Inspiring Black Scientists (2020) Friends of FSH Research Graduate Fellowship (2015) UTHealth Dean’s Research Scholarship (2015) Schissler Foundation Fellowship (2013) Prime Minister’s Youth Award (2006) She supervises students through the Peart Lab , offering opportunities in Honours theses and graduate studies. Contact: n2peart@uwaterloo.ca or natoya.peart@uwaterloo.ca .

Amir Michalovichمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Digital and Multimodal Literacies
• Qualitative Data Analysis
• Language and Literacy Education
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Amir Michalovich is an Assistant Professor of Literacies Education at the Faculty of Education, University of Manitoba. He specializes in digital and multimodal literacies, focusing on newcomer youth from refugee and marginalized backgrounds. Education: PhD (2023) and MA (2017) from Tel Aviv University, BFA (2015) from Tel Aviv University His research explores digital multimodal composing as a tool for language and literacy learning, teacher professional development in multiliteracies, and participatory media. Recent work examines refugee-background youth's use of video production for identity expression and ethical challenges in research-based theatre. Amir's publications highlight trends in digital storytelling, multimodal data analysis, and multilingual education. He integrates arts-based research and qualitative methodologies into classroom practices. Scientific Awards: SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowship (2023) He is affiliated with the American Educational Research Association, Canadian Association of Applied Linguistics, and other professional networks. His background as a filmmaker and multilingual education policy manager in Israel informs his interdisciplinary approach.

Tian Hongمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computational Biology
• Systems Biology
• Mathematical Modeling
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Tian Hong is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at The University of Texas at Dallas and holds a joint Research Associate Professor position in the Department of Biochemistry & Cellular and Molecular Biology at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. His research focuses on computational biology, systems biology, and mathematical modeling of gene regulatory networks, particularly in the context of epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), immune cell differentiation, and cancer progression. Hong’s research has produced significant work on EMT dynamics, RNA degradation mechanisms, and pattern formation in developmental biology. His recent publications explore Turing patterns, noncoding RNA oscillations, and multi-step cellular transitions, often employing single-cell transcriptomics and nonlinear dynamics. He has received recognitions such as Editor’s choice Cover story for his publications. His lab mentors graduate and postdoctoral researchers, including Daniel Lopez, Haimei Wen, and Shibashis Paul, while former members like Andrew Willems and Ben Nordick have transitioned to postdoctoral and industry roles.

Anna Pletnyovaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار مدعو

• Education Technology
• Language Learning
• Accessibility in Education
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Ganna (Anna) Pletnyova serves as a Learning Technologies Specialist at the Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning’s Learning Technology and Design Team, while holding an Adjunct Assistant Professor position in the Faculty of Arts, School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures at the University of Calgary. Her work bridges technology and pedagogy to enhance educational experiences. Research Interests: Anna focuses on integrating Universal Design for Learning (UDL) into online language education, leveraging immersive technologies like extended reality (XR), and addressing sociolinguistic dynamics in multilingual contexts. She actively develops accessible course resources and facilitates workshops on inclusive teaching practices. Scientific Awards: University of Calgary Teaching Award (for Graduate Assistants) - March 2020 Anna contributes to educational innovation through publications on online linguistics pedagogy, UDL strategies, and cross-cultural language studies. She teaches courses such as LING 309 (Language and Power) and FREN 225/227 (French Grammar), and leads workshops on student engagement and conflict resolution for international teaching assistants.

Jia Huمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار بالینی

• Social Determinants of Health
• Housing and Health
• Climate Change and Health
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Jia Hu is a public health physician and medical lead of the prevention and health promotion team within Population and Public Health at the British Columbia Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC). He also holds a position as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia's School of Population & Public Health, where he contributes to academic training and research in public health disciplines. Dr. Hu's educational background includes medical training at the University of Alberta, followed by residency training in family medicine and public health and preventive medicine at the University of Toronto. During his residency, he earned a Master of Science in Health Policy, Planning, and Finance from the London School of Economics and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. His research interests span multiple critical areas in modern public health, with particular focus on social determinants of health, housing and health, climate change and health, food security, mental wellness, and cancer prevention and screening. Dr. Hu has also developed significant expertise in behavior change and marketing strategies specifically tailored for public health interventions such as vaccination programs and cancer screening initiatives. His work bridges clinical practice with population-level health promotion strategies. Analysis of Dr. Hu's recent publications reveals a strong interdisciplinary research profile that spans public health, epidemiology, and increasingly, computational approaches to health data. While his earlier work focused on traditional public health domains, his recent publications show a growing engagement with artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and speech technology applications in healthcare contexts. This evolution demonstrates his ability to adapt to emerging technological paradigms while maintaining focus on core public health challenges. Dr. Hu's professional journey includes diverse experiences that have shaped his interdisciplinary approach: working at McKinsey advising large organizations on health-related issues, serving as a Medical Officer of Health in Alberta where he contributed to the COVID-19 response, and founding and leading a public health non-profit organization focused on increasing uptake of preventive health behaviors. As medical lead of the prevention and health promotion team at BCCDC, Dr. Hu oversees initiatives that address a wide range of public health concerns across British Columbia. His work integrates evidence-based approaches with practical implementation strategies to improve population health outcomes through prevention-focused interventions and health promotion activities.

• Mammalian sex determination
• Transgenic animal models
• Reproductive genomics
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David William Silversides is a full Professor in the Department of Veterinary Biomedicine at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Montreal. His research integrates transgenic animal models with molecular reproductive biology to investigate fundamental mechanisms of mammalian development. Education: B.Sc. in Biochemistry (University of Saskatchewan) D.M.V. (University of Saskatchewan) Ph.D. in Molecular Physiology and Endocrinology (University of Saskatchewan) Research Focus: Dr. Silversides specializes in mammalian sex determination using transgenic mouse and pig models. His laboratory investigates gonadal gene expression patterns , paracrine signaling in folliculogenesis , and genomic mechanisms of reproductive development . Key projects include visual tagging techniques for transgenic mice and genomic studies of sex-determining gene sequences. Publication Trends: His 2012-2015 publications reveal a dual focus on reproductive genetics (VEGFA in folliculogenesis/spermatogenesis) and developmental disorders (Hirschsprung's disease mechanisms). The work consistently employs transgenic models to dissect molecular pathways in sex determination and gastrointestinal development, with strong translational implications for veterinary and human reproductive medicine. Academic Leadership: With 14 supervised graduate theses (7 Ph.D., 7 M.Sc.) spanning 1993-2016, his mentorship covers bovine follicular genomics, murine sex determination, and transgenic technology development. As a core member of the Centre de recherche en reproduction et fertilité (CRRF) , he contributes to collaborative research in reproductive biotechnology and fertility preservation.

• Genetics
• Pediatric Oncology
• Molecular Biology
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Daniel Sinnett is a Full Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Montreal, and an Accredited Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine. He serves as Head of the "Viral, Immune and Cancer" Research Axis and Co-Head of the "Cancers and Viral Diseases" Center of Excellence at CHU Sainte-Justine. His research focuses on the transcription factor ETV6 in childhood leukemogenesis, genetic determinants of pediatric leukemia, and long-term treatment effects in leukemia survivors. Accreditations: University of Montreal Research Axes: Immune diseases and cancers, Cancers: mechanisms, new therapies, and prognostic determinants His research integrates Genomics , Epigenetics , and Bioinformatics to understand pediatric cancer mechanisms. Recent work includes lncRNA and circRNA biomarker discovery epigenetic profiling for risk stratification immune landscape characterization in solid tumors Scientific Awards include: Member, Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (2022) FRSQ National Researcher (2006-2011) André Dupont Young Researcher Award (2004) Quebec Cancer Council Merit Award (2003) As a mentor, he has supervised over 30 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, including 8 PhD candidates. His grant portfolio includes 24 awards (2010-2015) from organizations like CIHR, Terry Fox Research Institute, and Canadian Foundation for Innovation. He directs the François-Karl Viau Research Chair in Pediatric Oncogenomics and leads the Applied Genetic Medicine Network (RMGA) in Quebec.

• Primary Immunodeficiency
• B Cell Physiology
• Immune Dysregulation
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Alejandro Palma, MD, serves as an Assistant Professor in the Division of Immunology within the Department of Pediatrics at Dalhousie University's Faculty of Medicine. He maintains a clinical appointment at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where he practices pediatric immunology with a focus on children's immune disorders. Dr. Palma's academic and clinical training includes: Doctor of Medicine (cum Laude) from University of Buenos Aires, Argentina (2011) Pediatrics Residency at Hospital de Niños Ricardo Gutierrez, Buenos Aires (2012-2016) Pediatric Immunology Subspecialty Residency at Hospital de Pediatria S.A.M.I.C. "Prof. Dr. Juan P. Garrahan", Buenos Aires (2016-2019) Chief Resident in Pediatric Immunology at same institution (2019-2020) His research program investigates inborn errors of immunity with dual emphases on primary antibody deficiencies/B cell physiology and immune dysregulation mechanisms. Significant work addresses hereditary angioedema pathophysiology. Dr. Palma bridges clinical observations with molecular investigations to understand immune dysfunction in pediatric patients, as evidenced by publications spanning fungal infections in immunodeficient hosts to genetic regulation of immune pathways. Analysis of his publication record reveals consistent focus on primary immunodeficiency disorders, particularly through genetic and cellular lens. Recent work demonstrates interdisciplinary approach combining clinical immunology, molecular genetics, and cellular physiology. Key emerging themes include mast cell-B cell crosstalk in host defense, identification of novel genetic mutations (e.g., in XIAP and CARD11), and clinical manifestations of immune dysregulation in children. At IWK Health Centre, Dr. Palma provides specialized clinical care while advancing research through the Division of Immunology. His collaborative publications with international teams indicate active engagement in global immunology research networks, though specific grant details are not publicly documented in available sources.

Ettore Merloمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cybersecurity
• Artificial Intelligence
• Software Engineering
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ettore Merlo is a Full Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering and Software Engineering at Polytechnique Montréal, where he leads research in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and software systems. He holds an M.Sc. from the University of Turin and a Ph.D. from McGill University. His affiliations include membership in the Institute for Data Valorization (IVADO), focusing on data science and AI innovation. His research integrates software engineering with AI, emphasizing: Software artifact analysis (static/dynamic/symbolic) AI-driven security solutions for clone detection, malware analysis, and access control Fairness and robustness in machine learning systems Evolutionary analysis of software vulnerabilities Recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on ethical AI, including bias mitigation in neural networks, automated anomaly detection, and certification of safety-critical ML systems. His work frequently applies graph neural networks, unsupervised learning, and formal verification methods to industrial and cybersecurity challenges. Professor Merlo has supervised 25 graduate students (10 PhD, 15 Master's), with projects ranging from avionics software to phishing kit analysis. While no scientific awards are listed, his extensive publication record includes 136 works spanning journals, conferences, and technical reports. Collaborations include partnerships with industrial telecommunication firms and international academia. No dedicated lab is specified, but his research aligns with Polytechnique Montréal's 'New Frontiers in Information and Communications Technologies' center.