جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

John Bekkersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Olfactory System
• Epilepsy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor John Bekkers is the Head of the Division of Neuroscience at the Eccles Institute of Neuroscience, Australian National University (ANU). He leads the JCSMR's research efforts in understanding olfactory and cortical processing mechanisms. His academic journey includes a BSc (Hons 1) in Physics from Griffith University, an MSc in History & Philosophy of Science from Manchester University, and a PhD in Neuroscience from Cambridge University. Postdoctoral training at Yale University and the Salk Institute further refined his expertise. Research interests focus on the neural circuits of the olfactory cortex, particularly the piriform cortex, exploring odor recognition, epilepsy susceptibility, and cortical dysfunction in mental disorders. His group employs advanced techniques like 2-photon microscopy, optogenetics, and computational modeling. Key projects include circuit mapping in the piriform cortex and studying epilepsy mechanisms. Over 500+ citations and awards such as the Queen Elizabeth II Fellowship highlight his contributions. Awards: Griffith University Medal, Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship, Award for Education in Neuroscience Advising: Supervises PhD students in olfactory neuroscience and epilepsy research Labs/Teams: The Bekkers Group - Olfaction, leading projects on odor processing and cortical dynamics His work bridges fundamental neuroscience with clinical insights into neurological disorders like epilepsy and Alzheimer’s.

Noam Shemeshمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Neuroscience
• Neurodegenerative Diseases
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Noam Shemesh is a Principal Investigator at the Champalimaud Foundation , specializing in ultrahigh-field MRI coupled with optogenetics and optical microscopy to study neural circuit dynamics and microstructural changes in neurodegeneration/plasticity models. His work bridges preclinical MRI with clinical translation . Research Interests : His lab focuses on Deciphering neural circuits via advanced fMRI and optogenetics Non-BOLD functional MRI mechanisms Microstructural determinants of behavior and disease Cellular-scale MRI in white/gray matter Longitudinal studies in rodent models Development of novel MRI methodologies Scientific Contributions : Key publications include 2023: Ultrafast macroscale oscillatory modes in rat brains 2022: Extracellular vesicle effects on bone marrow immunity 2019: Susceptibility mapping for tumor infiltration 2018: Microscopic anisotropy and axon diameter analysis 2017: Diffusion-weighted MRS and neuronal-astrocytic differentiation Students : Francisca Fernandes (MSc) Rita Alves (PhD) Ruxanda Lungu (PhD) Sara Pires Monteiro (PhD)

Reza Sharif-Naeiniمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neurophysiology
• Mechanotransduction
• Pain Transmission
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Reza Sharif-Naeini is a Professor in the Department of Physiology at McGill University, affiliated with the Cell Information Systems Group. His research focuses on neurophysiological mechanisms underlying mechanotransduction and pain transmission, particularly the role of ion channels in sensory and cardiovascular systems. He leads the Sharif Lab , which investigates molecular and circuit-level mechanisms of pain and mechanosensation. Education: B.Sc., Université de Montréal M.Sc. and Ph.D., McGill University Research Interests: Molecular basis of mechanotransduction in neurons Neuronal circuits mediating pain transmission Role of polycystins and TRP channels in mechanosensation Therapeutic targets for chronic pain and cardiovascular disorders His work bridges basic science and translational medicine, aiming to identify novel pain therapies through ion channel modulation. Lab & Collaborations: The Sharif Lab employs electrophysiological, genetic, and computational approaches. Key collaborators include researchers studying ion channel physiology, spinal cord circuits, and plant biomechanics.

• Accounting
• Finance
• Financial Accounting
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Chen Song is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Accounting and Finance at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), within the Collat School of Business. She holds a Master of Accounting from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and has over 8 years of professional experience in public accounting at Ernst & Young LLP, where she became a registered Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Alabama. Her teaching responsibilities include courses such as Financial Accounting, Essentials of Financial Literacy, and Accounting/Finance for Managers. Ms. Song has maintained her academic role at UAB since 2014, contributing extensively to undergraduate and graduate education in financial disciplines. Education: Master of Accounting (2005), Virginia Tech Master of Science in Computer and Information Sciences (2003), Virginia Tech Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Sciences (1996), Institution Not Available Research interests are derived from her departmental affiliation, focusing on accounting methodologies, financial regulations, and professional accounting practices. She has no listed research awards but has demonstrated expertise in public accounting standards and educational pedagogy. Teaching activities span 155 courses across multiple terms, emphasizing foundational accounting principles and financial literacy. No listed grants or labs are associated with her current position.

Friedrich Rainerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuronal computation
• Olfaction
• Neurophysiology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Friedrich Rainer is a Professor of Neurobiology at the University of Basel, Switzerland (since 2011), and a Senior Group Leader (tenured) at the Friedrich Miescher Institute for Biomedical Research in Basel. His research focuses on neuronal computation, olfaction, neurophysiology, and optogenetics, with expertise in zebrafish neurogenetics and high-resolution imaging techniques. He holds an MSc from the University of Freiburg and Brock University (1989–1995), followed by a PhD in Biology from the Max Planck Institute for Developmental Biology (1995–1998). Postdoctoral training at Caltech (USA) and the Max Planck Society preceded his leadership roles at the Max Planck Institute for Medical Research (2001–2007) and current institute. Awards: Otto Hahn Medal (1998), James Heinemann Award (2003), EMBO membership (2014), and Academia Europaea membership (2014). Research Themes: Olfactory coding, neuronal circuit dynamics, optogenetic modulation, and sensory information processing. His publications (e.g., Nature Neuroscience, Nature) reveal a focus on odor representation optimization, recurrent network mechanisms, and neuronal population coding. Ongoing work integrates high-resolution imaging with optogenetic tools to dissect neural circuits in zebrafish models.

Sven Bestmannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational neurostimulation
• Non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS)
• Motor control
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Sven Bestmann is a Professor in Movement Neuroscience at University College London (UCL), holding a Chair since 2016. His work spans the integration of non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) with fMRI and Magnetoencephalography (MEG) , focusing on motor control , action selection , and stroke research. He pioneered computational neurostimulation to mechanistically predict NIBS outcomes and co-developed OP-MEG , a wearable neuroimaging technology. Education : PhD in Neurological Studies (2004) under Profs Jens Frahm and John Rothwell, joint UCL-University of Goettingen program Research Highlights : Combining NIBS with fMRI to target cortico-subcortical networks in humans Advancing laminar-resolved MEG for precise neurophysiological measurements Formulating mechanistic models of decision-making and therapeutic NIBS Scientific Awards : ERC Starter Grant (2011) BBSRC David Phillips Research Fellowship (2008) Leadership & Advocacy : Vice-Chair of the Young Academy of Europe (2015–2017) Co-founder of the BrainBox Initiative , promoting innovation in brain stimulation Technological Impact : His OP-MEG work enables neuroimaging during natural movement, transforming human neurophysiology research.

• Neuroscience
• Neural Networks
• Zebrafish
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kristen Severi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Her research focuses on interdisciplinary neuroscience, bridging neural circuits, locomotion, and evolutionary biology through zebrafish and cavefish models. Email: SEVERI@njit.edu Research Interests: Severi investigates neural network resilience, locomotor behavior, and evolutionary adaptations in vertebrate models. Her work spans Neuroscience , Physics , and Evolutionary Biology , with emphasis on zebrafish locomotion and optogenetics. Scientific Trends: Recent articles highlight collective behavior in confined spaces, feedforward motor circuits, and neural circuit organization using expansion microscopy. These studies integrate active matter physics with genetic animal models . Press Coverage: Severi's research has been featured in media discussions on zebrafish locomotion patterns, including " Panic wave mosh pits" for social distancing analysis and comparative motor control studies to Icelandic horses.

• Neuroscience
• Behavioral Physiology
• Neural Circuits
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Sebastiano Bariselli is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physiology at Humanitas University. He holds a PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Geneva (2016), and completed postdoctoral fellowships at NIAAA-NIH and NIDDK-NIH (USA). His research focuses on neural circuit mechanisms underlying behavioral disorders, with emphasis on ethanol-induced neuroadaptations, autism pathophysiology, and sensorimotor integration. Dr. Bariselli's work examines corticostriatal plasticity, dopamine-acetylcholine interactions, and developmental ethanol exposure effects using rodent models. His recent publications explore striatonigral circuit adaptations in addiction and motor control deficits in neurodevelopmental disorders. Teaching includes Physiology (Humanitas University) and Methods in Neuroscience (FAES). Awards include multiple Swiss National Science Foundation grants, the AMICITIA Excellence Prize (2019), and best thesis/presentation recognitions.

Claire Wyartمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Motor Control
• Neuroscience
• Interoception
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Claire Wyart is an INSERM Director of Research (equivalent to Associate Professor) and Team Leader at the Institut du Cerveau – Paris Brain Institute (ICM). She holds affiliations with INSERM and Sorbonne University. Her research focuses on understanding how sensory inputs are integrated in the spinal cord to control locomotion and posture, leveraging zebrafish models for cutting-edge optical and genetic techniques. Key achievements include discovering spinal CSF-contacting neurons as mechanoreceptors and their role in body axis formation and immune responses. Education & Career: PhD in Biophysics from University of Strasbourg (2003), postdoc at UC Berkeley (2005–2010), leading her own team since 2011. Recognized with awards including the Richard Lounsbery Prize (2022), EMBO membership (2019), and NYSCF Robertson Award (2016). Research Focus: Combines genetics, biophysics, and behavior to study spinal sensory systems. Investigates how CSF-contacting neurons modulate locomotion, posture, and innate immunity. Active in translational projects linking spinal circuits to human conditions like scoliosis. Grants & Collaborations: ERC grants (Starting 2012, Consolidator 2020), HFSP grants, NIH funding. Collaborates with teams at Sorbonne University, Curie Institute, and institutions worldwide. Labs & Outreach: Directs the Spinal Sensory Signaling lab at ICM. Engaged in science education via the ZENITH European training network and public initiatives like art-science installations. Supervises a multidisciplinary team of researchers and engineers.

Ilya Rybakمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Neuroscience
• Neural Control of Movement
• Neural Networks
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ilya Rybak, PhD, is a Professor in the Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy at Drexel University College of Medicine. His career spans over four decades, beginning at the AB Kogan Research Institute of Neurocybernetics (1977-1991) and continuing with roles at DuPont Company (1993-1999) and Drexel University since 1999. He has held visiting appointments at Le Havre University (1993-1994) and currently leads the Laboratory for Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience. Education: PhD in Biophysics from St. Petersburg State University (1988), MS in Electrical Engineering from Odessa Polytechnic University (1975). Rybak's research focuses on computational modeling of neural control systems, particularly respiratory rhythm generation and locomotor pattern formation. His work bridges experimental and theoretical neuroscience, investigating spinal and brainstem circuits using mathematical models. Key areas include neural mechanisms of breathing, locomotion coordination, and sensorimotor integration in mammals. His lab collaborates internationally to develop frameworks explaining how cellular and network mechanisms integrate across spatial-temporal scales to produce adaptive motor behaviors. Ongoing projects explore spinal sensorimotor circuit dynamics post-injury and computational models of neuromechanical systems. Laboratory for Theoretical and Computational Neuroscience: Focuses on understanding neural control of movement through interdisciplinary approaches combining computational models with experimental data from leading labs worldwide.

David A. Karekenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Neuroscience
• Neuroimaging (fMRI/PET)
• Addiction Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David A. Kareken is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurology and Psychology at Indiana University School of Medicine. His research focuses on neuroimaging studies of addiction, olfactory processing, and neurodegenerative diseases. He uses advanced techniques like fMRI and PET to investigate brain reward circuits, dopamine dynamics, and neural responses to alcohol and odor stimuli. Key research areas include: (1) Alcoholism neurobiology, particularly dopamine receptor availability and cue reactivity; (2) Olfactory system functioning in health and addiction; (3) Neuroimaging biomarkers for neurodegenerative conditions like Huntington disease and tauopathies. His work bridges molecular neuroimaging with behavioral neuroscience, often involving genetic polymorphism analysis. Prominent publications explore alcohol's effects on striatal activity, familial alcoholism risk factors, and olfactory-cognitive interactions. His studies frequently involve collaboration with radiology, psychiatry, and genetics researchers at Indiana University. Current affiliations include the IU School of Medicine's Neuroscience department and associated research institutes. His work has implications for understanding addiction mechanisms, neuropharmacological interventions, and early detection of neurodegenerative disorders.

Mihai Lucanuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Multi-level voltage source inverters
• Pulse duration modulation by space vector modulation
• Power factor correction converters
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Mihai Lucanu is a Professor at the Gh. Asachi Technical University of Iasi , serving as Dean of the Faculty of Electronics and Telecommunications. His academic work focuses on advanced power electronics and electromagnetic phenomena. Subjects taught: Industrial Electronics, Power Electronics, Pulse Width Modulation Techniques Research areas: Power Converters, Fuzzy Controllers, Electromagnetic Scattering Research Highlights: His expertise spans power electronics optimization, including soft switching converters , power factor correction , and multi-level inverters . In computational electromagnetics, he specializes in Wave Iterative Process simulations for complex scattering problems. Academic Output: His publications cover topics from high-frequency AC choppers to electromagnetic diffraction analysis, with recent 2025 work on voltage ripple and neural network implementations in 3D semiconductor technology. Contact: mlucanu@etc.tuiasi.ro

Kajana Satkunendrarajahمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Neurosurgery
• Neuroscience
• Spinal Cord Injury
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Kajana Satkunendrarajah is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery and Physiology at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), and a member of MCW’s Neuroscience Research Center. Her research focuses on neural networks controlling motor behavior and respiratory function in health and disease, with an emphasis on spinal cord injury recovery. She holds a PhD from Wayne State University School of Medicine (2008) and completed postdoctoral training at the Krembil Research Institute (Toronto, Canada). Research interests include: Neural networks governing breathing and locomotion Spinal interneuron modulation for respiratory recovery Novel therapies using optogenetics, viral vectors, and pharmacogenetics Clinical translation of preclinical spinal cord injury models Awards include: Young Investigator Award (AOSpine North America, 2017) Postdoctoral Fellowship Award (Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation, 2009) Thomas C. Rumble Fellowship (2003) Methodologies: Animal disease models, electrophysiology, optogenetics, plethysmography, immunohistochemistry, and biomarker analysis. Current efforts focus on translating neural circuit discoveries into therapies for spinal cord injury patients.

• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Systems Neuroscience
• Visual Processing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Philip Parker is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Rutgers University. His research focuses on understanding how neural circuits in the brain contribute to natural visual behaviors by integrating action and sensory processes. He employs ethological paradigms, high-density neural recordings, and optogenetic techniques to study visual processing in freely moving animals, aiming to bridge gaps in models of neurological disorders. His research emphasizes the interplay between sensory input and motor output, particularly in contexts resembling real-world conditions. Key themes include neural basis of spatial navigation, sensorimotor integration, and synaptic development. The lab promotes inclusivity and supports underrepresented groups in scientific careers. Recent work highlights advancements in understanding visual cortex dynamics, thalamostriatal synapse remodeling in Parkinsonian models, and the role of molecular factors like nectin-3 in synaptic formation. Research spans behavioral neuroscience, systems neuroscience, and translational approaches for neurodegenerative therapies.

• Computer Science
• Quantum Computing
• Machine Learning
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Atul Kumar is a Researcher in computer science with publications spanning quantum computing, machine learning, and cybersecurity. His work appears in journals including IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, Knowledge-Based Systems, and IEEE Access. His research focuses on quantum machine learning algorithms, medical image analysis, hardware security, and chaotic encryption systems. Recent investigations explore quantum support vector machines, hardware Trojan attacks, and uncertainty-aware neural representations for scientific visualization. Analysis of his publication portfolio reveals consistent methodological innovation in applying quantum computing principles to traditional computing problems, particularly in image processing and classification tasks. His security-focused research examines vulnerabilities in hardware systems and develops cryptographic solutions using chaotic maps.