جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Hakan Kayalمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nanosatellites
• Space Systems
• Extraterrestrial Missions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Hakan Kayal serves as University Professor for Aerospace Engineering at the University of Würzburg, holding the Chair of Computer Science VIII (Space Technology) and chairing the Interdisciplinary Research Center for Extraterrestrial Studies (IFEX). His leadership bridges computer science and space systems engineering within the university's Institute of Computer Science. Research focuses on three synergistic domains: nanosatellite development for extraterrestrial missions (including the SONATE-2 6U platform demonstrating AI-driven onboard processing), scientific investigation of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) through the university's collaboration with the Federal Aviation Office, and spacecraft autonomy systems enabling higher mission independence. Current projects include the NEAlight mission (extended to develop the Apophis Interceptor concept for the 2029 asteroid flyby), VaMEx3-MarsSymphony for Mars exploration, and JMU Space Observatory initiatives. Publication trends reveal strong emphasis on asteroid defense strategies (particularly for Apophis), CubeSat-based UAP detection methodologies, and real-time AI processing in constrained space environments. His team actively engages students through ADS-B tracking, Meteosat App development, and Moon Base 2030 projects, while recent recognition includes co-authoring a landmark UAP review in Progress in Aerospace Sciences with 33 international scientists.

• Sustainable Tourism
• Tourism Marketing
• Sharing Economy in Tourism
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Sergio Moreno Gil is a Professor in the Department of Economics and Business Management at Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC), Spain. He is affiliated with the GIR TIDES research group (Economy, Environment, Sustainability and Tourism) and the Institute of Tourism and Sustainable Economic Development. His academic work focuses on tourism economics, marketing, and sustainability within the Social and Legal Sciences branch. Dr. Moreno Gil's research interests span across multiple dimensions of contemporary tourism. His primary focus areas include sustainable tourism development, destination marketing, sharing economy platforms in tourism, and consumer behavior analysis. He has made significant contributions to understanding tourism in the Canary Islands, particularly through his work with the Canary Islands Tourism Observatory. His research integrates traditional tourism studies with emerging fields like neurotourism and biometric analysis of tourist experiences. His publication record shows a clear trend toward addressing contemporary challenges in tourism. Recent works focus on sustainability in mass tourism destinations, the impact of sharing economy platforms, gastronomic tourism marketing, and collaborative tourism networks. His research demonstrates a strong methodological diversity, employing bibliometric analysis, social network analysis, and empirical studies of tourist behavior. Dr. Moreno Gil has been actively involved in the Canary Islands Tourism Observatory, contributing to annual reports on tourism sustainability in the region. His collaborative work spans across the Ibero-American region, with numerous co-authorships reflecting international research networks in tourism studies.

James Sparksمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mathematical Physics
• Theoretical Physics
• Geometry
• +۷ مورد دیگر

James Sparks is a Professor of Mathematical Physics at the Mathematical Institute of the University of Oxford and a Fellow of Oriel College. He works at the intersection of mathematical physics, theoretical physics, and geometry, with a focus on supersymmetric field theories, supergravity, and the AdS/CFT correspondence. His research explores geometric structures in string theory, including special holonomy manifolds, Sasaki-Einstein manifolds, and generalized geometry. Education: MA and PhD from the University of Cambridge Current Role: Head of the Department of Mathematical Physics Contact: Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford, Andrew Wiles Building, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG Sparks' research interests center on the interplay between quantum field theory, supergravity, and differential geometry. He investigates localization techniques in supersymmetric theories, holographic dualities, and geometric constructions relevant to string theory. His work often bridges mathematical rigor with physical insights from the AdS/CFT correspondence. His recent publications highlight advancements in supergravity localization, black hole thermodynamics, and equivariant cohomology in AdS/CFT. Articles span topics like toric gravitational instantons, matrix models from black hole geometries, and geometric duals of extremization principles in holography. These contributions reflect his focus on connecting geometric methods to physical phenomena in high-energy theory. In teaching, Sparks has lectured on quantum theory, electromagnetism, classical mechanics, and dynamics. He maintains an active research profile with collaborations on topics such as spinning spindles, squashed spheres, and brane tilings. His work continues to shape understanding of geometric structures in theoretical physics and their dual gravitational descriptions.

Aaron Tohuvavohuمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Astrophysics
• High Energy Astrophysics
• Gravitational Wave Astronomy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Aaron Tohuvavohu is a Research Fellow in the Division of Physics, Mathematics, and Astronomy at the California Institute of Technology. His work focuses on high-energy astrophysics, particularly gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) and multi-messenger astronomy. He is deeply involved in the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory mission, specializing in real-time localization of transient events using the BAT-GUANO pipeline and collaborating with gravitational-wave detectors like LIGO/Virgo/KAGRA. His research emphasizes rapid-response observations of GRBs and gravitational-wave events, leveraging the Interplanetary Network (IPN) for precise localization. He has contributed to studies of short-hard GRBs associated with compact object mergers and long-duration GRBs linked to hypernovae. Notable projects include the CASTOR mission concept for UV photometry and detector characterization for next-generation astronomical instruments. Aaron's recent work includes analyzing Swift/XRT and UVOT observations of GRB afterglows, setting upper limits for electromagnetic counterparts to gravitational-wave triggers, and improving IPN triangulation algorithms. His publications reflect a systematic approach to transient astronomy, integrating data from multiple observatories for comprehensive event characterization.

• Nova Outbursts
• Thermonuclear Explosions
• White Dwarfs
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Timothy John O'Brien is a Professor of Astrophysics and Associate Director of the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics at the University of Manchester, Faculty of Science & Engineering, Department of Physics & Astronomy. He also served as Director of Teaching & Learning in the Department of Physics & Astronomy from 2016-2020 and as Associate Dean for Social Responsibility for the Faculty of Science & Engineering during the same period. His educational background includes a B.Sc. (Hons) in Physics with Astrophysics from the University of London (1985) and a Ph.D. in Astrophysics from the University of Manchester (1990). Professor O'Brien's research concentrates on the study of exploding stars—mainly nova outbursts caused by thermonuclear explosions on the surface of white dwarfs in binary star systems. Over the years, he has developed expertise in a wide range of astrophysical techniques, working across the spectrum from radio waves to X-rays while also carrying out numerical simulations of the aftermath of explosions using his own hydrodynamic codes. Recently, he has developed an interest in the search for extra-terrestrial intelligence (SETI) using radio telescopes. His research fingerprint shows strong activity in Novae (100%), Optical Bursts (94%), Recurrent Novae (56%), Ejecta (45%), Planetary Nebula (38%), Emissions (32%), Classical Novae (32%), and Nebula (28%). His recent publications demonstrate a continued focus on nova outbursts, particularly in symbiotic novae systems like RS Ophiuchi, with high-resolution imaging techniques and multi-wavelength observations. His work spans theoretical modeling, observational astronomy across the electromagnetic spectrum, and data analysis from major telescope facilities. Kelvin Medal of the Institute of Physics (2014) for Public Engagement Professor O'Brien has extensive teaching experience, having worked as a lecturer in three universities since 1988. He has taught a wide range of courses in astronomy & astrophysics, physics, applied mathematics, and computing. From 1999-2009, he directed a distance learning program in astronomy that enrolled over 1,300 students. His current teaching includes Dynamics, Physics of the Solar System, and a course on the Search for Extraterrestrial Life. He has also supervised numerous project students throughout his career. He is actively involved in public engagement, including regular media appearances and events at the Jodrell Bank Centre for Engagement. He was a co-founder of the bluedot festival and contributed to the successful nomination of Jodrell Bank Observatory as a World Heritage Site in 2019.

Shuo Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• High-Energy Astrophysics
• Particle Astrophysics
• Supermassive Black Holes
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Shuo Zhang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at Michigan State University's College of Natural Science. Her research focuses on observational high-energy astrophysics and particle astrophysics, with particular emphasis on supermassive black holes, Galactic cosmic-ray origins, and large dataset analysis. As a member of the Event Horizon Telescope collaboration, she leads X-ray observation campaigns of the Galactic center supermassive black hole and its vicinity. Dr. Zhang received her educational training at prestigious institutions: Ph.D. in Physics, Columbia University, 2016 B.S. in Engineering Physics, Tsinghua University, 2010 Her research interests span observational high-energy astrophysics and particle astrophysics, focusing on supermassive black holes including Sgr A* flaring activities, outburst history, and radiation in quiescence. She investigates Galactic cosmic-ray origins and exotic physics, particularly TeV electrons and PeV protons pointing to Galactic PeVatrons. Her work constrains MeV-GeV proton/electron populations in the central 1 kpc of the Galaxy and examines supernova remnant and molecular cloud interaction sites. Dr. Zhang's recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on multi-messenger astronomy, combining neutrino, X-ray, and radio observations to understand cosmic particle acceleration. Her work spans from Galactic center studies of Sgr A* to extragalactic investigations of active galactic nuclei like M87. The research demonstrates increasing sophistication in analyzing complex datasets from multiple observatories including IceCube, ALMA, NuSTAR, and Chandra. Her notable scientific achievements include: NASA Hubble/Einstein Fellowship at Boston University (2019-2020) Heising-Simons Fellowship at MIT (2016-2019) NASA Earth and Space Science Fellowship for research on Galactic center supermassive black hole Dr. Zhang's career path demonstrates a steady progression from her doctoral work at Columbia University through prestigious postdoctoral fellowships to her current faculty position. She has developed significant expertise in X-ray observations using the NuSTAR space telescope and has been instrumental in Galactic plane survey campaigns. Her research group combines high-energy photon and neutrino signals from PeVatron candidates to address fundamental questions about cosmic-ray origins and particle acceleration mechanisms. As a member of the Event Horizon Telescope collaboration, Dr. Zhang contributes to cutting-edge research on black hole physics, utilizing multi-wavelength observations to understand accretion, feedback, and particle acceleration mechanisms around supermassive black holes. Her work bridges observational astronomy with theoretical astrophysics to address some of the most fundamental questions in modern astrophysics.

Andy Howellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Supernovae
• Kilonovae
• Gravitational Waves
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Andy Howell is an Adjunct Professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and Senior Staff Scientist at Las Cumbres Observatory. His research focuses on supernovae, kilonovae, and dark energy, with notable contributions including the co-discovery of the first kilonova in 2017. PhD, University of Texas Postdoctoral work: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Saul Perlmutter), University of Toronto (Ray Carlberg) His group studies tidal disruption events and develops infrastructure for astronomical data management. He is Principal Investigator of the Global Supernova Project and co-PI of the Global Kilonova Project. Scientific outreach: Regular science advisor for media, cohost of Science Vs. Cinema on YouTube, and featured on National Geographic, Science Channel, and BBC programs.

Harald Leschمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Theoretical Astrophysics
• Cosmology
• Natural Philosophy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Harald Lesch is a distinguished Professor of Theoretical Astrophysics at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich and Lecturer in Natural Philosophy at the Munich School of Philosophy. Born on July 28, 1960 in Giessen, he completed his physics studies at Justus Liebig University of Giessen and Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms University of Bonn, earning his doctorate in 1987. After research positions at the Heidelberg-Königsstuhl State Observatory and University of Toronto, he received his habilitation at the University of Bonn in 1994. Lesch is renowned for making complex scientific concepts accessible to the public. His research interests span theoretical astrophysics, cosmology, gravitational waves, and the philosophical implications of scientific discoveries. He has authored numerous books exploring the relationship between science, philosophy, and everyday life, focusing particularly on how cosmic phenomena connect to human existence. His television career began in 1998 with 'Alpha Centauri' and 'The Physics of Albert Einstein' on BR-alpha. Since September 2008, he has presented ZDF's science magazine, which evolved from 'Abenteuer Forschung' to 'Leschs Kosmos' in 2014, and most recently to 'Terra X Harald Lesch' in 2024. In February 2016, he launched the YouTube channel 'Terra X Lesch & Co,' further expanding his science communication efforts. Patron of the Children's University Weimar since 2018 Presenter of 'The Big Questions' since 2023 Host of numerous documentary series including 'Fascination Universe' (2009-2023), 'Supercodes - The Secret Formulas of Nature' (2021/2022), and 'Das Rätsel Zeit' (2024) Lesch has received over 20 major awards recognizing his exceptional contributions to science communication, including the Communicator Prize (2005), multiple Deutscher Fernsehpreis awards (2018, 2020), and Germany's highest honor, the Verdienstorden der Bundesrepublik Deutschland (2023). His work bridges the gap between academic research and public understanding, making him one of Germany's most influential science communicators.

Marilyn J Smithمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Unsteady Aerodynamics
• Computational Aeroelasticity
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marilyn J Smith is the David S. Lewis Professor and Director of the Vertical Lift Research Center of Excellence (VLRCOE) at the Georgia Institute of Technology's Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering. She leads a seven-university consortium conducting vertical lift research for the U.S. Army, Navy, and NASA, and has secured over $200 million in collaborative research funding. Computational Nonlinear Computational Aeroelasticity Lab Director NASA FUN3D development team contributor Aerospace Systems Design Lab (ASDL) affiliate Her research spans unsteady aerodynamics, computational aeroelasticity, and sustainable energy applications across rotary-wing, fixed-wing, and launch vehicles. She serves on the Vertical Lift Consortium (VLC) Board of Directors and Vertical Flight Society (VFS) Board, while acting as VFS Deputy Technical Director for Aeromechanics and leading international NATO AVT panels on UAV aerodynamics. Recent publications focus on galaxy cluster cosmology, ship-helicopter dynamic interface modeling, and Type Ia supernova analysis. She has won prestigious awards including the AIAA Aerodynamics Award and multiple American Helicopter Society honors for research, mentoring, and service. 2022 AIAA Aerodynamics Award 2015 Best Paper Awards at AHS Forum 2014 & 2012 AHS Agusta-Westland International Fellowships Her laboratory work integrates high-performance computing with aerospace design and develops advanced turbulence models through partnerships with Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI). She contributes to public science communication with appearances on National Geographic, PBS, NPR, and local media.

Ian Kaneمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Science
• Geology
• Marine Geology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ian Kane is a Reader in Earth and Environmental Sciences at The University of Manchester, leading the 'Plastics in the Natural Environment' theme within the Manchester Environmental Research Group. His expertise spans sediment transport dynamics, deep-marine processes, and microplastic pollution. He holds editorial roles for journals like Sedimentologika and previously served as Editor-in-Chief of Sedimentology (2018–2022). Education: PhD in Geology from the University of Leeds (2007), focusing on submarine channel-levee systems and turbidity currents through fieldwork in Baja California, Mexico, and flume-tank modeling. Research Interests: Transport and burial of microplastics in deep-sea environments via turbidity currents Deep-marine sedimentological processes, including submarine canyons and slope systems Stratigraphic records of sediment gravity flows and anthropogenic impacts Recent articles highlight breakthroughs in understanding microplastic distribution via deep-sea currents and their ecological effects on marine organisms such as sea turtles. His work bridges geology, environmental science, and applied research on pollution mitigation. Scientific Awards: Fearnsides Prize (2008) Roland Goldring Award (2012) Advising and Grants: Supervised over 20 PhD students, with active projects on PFAS transport, microplastic stratigraphy, and deep-marine sedimentology. His research group (SedResQ) explores terrestrial-to-deep-marine sediment transfer. Labs/Teams: Leads SedResQ and collaborates globally on projects like the NEPTUNE Canada observatory, focusing on deep-sea environmental dynamics and anthropogenic impact assessment.

Roman Schnabelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Quantum Optics
• Gravitational Wave Detection
• Laser Interferometry
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Roman Schnabel is a Professor of Experimental Physics at the University of Hamburg , affiliated with the Institute for Laser Physics under the Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences. He leads cutting-edge research in quantum optics, gravitational wave detection, and quantum technologies. Education : PhD in Physics (1999, Leibniz Universität Hannover); Physics degree (1988–1994, Leibniz Universität Hannover) Awards : QCMC 2018 Award, Gruber Cosmology Prize 2016 (LIGO team), Special Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics 2016 (LIGO team), Joseph F. Keithley Award 2012 His recent work explores high-frequency gravitational wave observatories , entanglement generation , and quantum-enhanced sensing . He holds patents for gas sensors and optical surface imaging technologies. Schnabel co-founded the start-up Noisy Labs in 2023 and served as Director of Outreach & Transfer for the Cluster of Excellence 'Quantum Universe' (2019–2022).

Sai Ravelaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Nonlinear Stochastic Dynamics
• Coherent Fluids
• Uncertainty Quantification
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Sai Ravela is a Principal Research Scientist in the Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences (EAPS) at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). His research focuses on nonlinear stochastic dynamics, coherent fluid systems, uncertainty quantification, and autonomous observing technologies. He specializes in developing data-driven methodologies for natural hazard detection, climate change impacts, and environmental risk assessment. Ravela’s work integrates computational science with geophysical applications, including storm surge modeling, extreme rainfall analysis, and geothermal exploration. He pioneers techniques like neural dynamical systems and adversarial learning to improve predictive accuracy in nonstationary climate regimes. His contributions span environmental monitoring systems, autonomous aircraft resilience frameworks, and policy-informed climate vulnerability assessments. Key research areas include: Coastal flood risk in Bangladesh and Vietnam Dynamic data-driven applications systems (DDDAS) Machine learning for geosciences and environmental systems Uncertainty quantification in complex fluid dynamics He leads interdisciplinary projects at MIT’s Computational Science and Engineering (CSE) program, advancing methods for data assimilation, surrogate modeling, and real-time environmental observatories. His innovations bridge theoretical frameworks with practical solutions for climate adaptation and disaster resilience.

Didier Sornetteمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Prediction of social, commercial and marketing success
• Hawkes process
• Financial crisis observatory
• +۱۴ مورد دیگر

Didier Sornette is Professor on the Chair of Entrepreneurial Risks at ETH Zurich since 2006, with concurrent affiliations as Professor at the Swiss Finance Institute, Special Professor at Tokyo Tech's Institute of Innovative Research, and Chair Professor (part-time) at Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) in China. He founded the Financial Crisis Observatory (FCO) in 2008 to rigorously test financial market predictability during bubbles and co-developed the collaborative platform xYotta since 2012. Research Focus: Predictability and control of crises in complex systems, including financial crashes, earthquakes, social network dynamics, and medical applications (immune systems, epilepsy). Key Concept: Coined 'Dragon-kings' to describe extreme events with identifiable precursors, emphasizing their predictability. Scientific Awards AAAS Fellow (2013) Member of the Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences (2019) E. N. Lorenz Lecture (2010), Ehrenfest Colloquium (2011) He has mentored 36 PhD students, supervised 120 master theses, and guided 38 post-docs (as of December 2019).

• Hydrogeochemistry
• Hydrology
• Geochemistry
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jennifer C. McIntosh is a Professor and University Distinguished Scholar in the Department of Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Arizona (UA), with a joint appointment in the Department of Geosciences. She is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Saskatchewan. Her academic roles include teaching advanced hydrogeology courses and advising graduate students. She holds a BA in Geology-Chemistry from Whitman College, MS and PhD in Geology from the University of Michigan, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Johns Hopkins University. Her research focuses on the interplay between hydrology, geochemistry, and microbiology in the Earth’s crust, spanning micro-to-macro scales. Key projects include studying subsurface fluid dynamics, microbial methane production, and the impacts of climate and human activities on groundwater systems. She has applied these methods to critical zones, sedimentary basins, and oil/gas reservoirs, with fieldwork in the Colorado Plateau, Paradox Basin, and Western Canada. McIntosh has received numerous awards for research and teaching, including the Blitzer Award for Excellence in Teaching Physics-Related Sciences (2019) and the UA Distinguished Scholar Award (2017). She actively serves on national committees for the US EPA, National Academies, and Nuclear Waste Technical Review Board. Education: BA (Whitman College), MS/PhD (University of Michigan), Postdoc (Johns Hopkins University) Notable Awards: GSA Fellow (2019), CIFAR Earth 4D Program (2019), Morton K. Blaustein Fellowship (2004) Labs/Teams: Jemez River Basin Critical Zone Observatory, Siljan Impact Structure Research Group Future Works: Investigating anthropogenic impacts on deep groundwater systems and astrobiology of subsurface microbes

Stefano Galelliمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental and Water Resources Systems Engineering
• Water Systems
• Energy and the Environment
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Stefano Galelli is a tenured Associate Professor in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Cornell University, where he leads the Critical Infrastructure Systems Lab. He also holds an adjunct position as a Research Scientist at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University. His career spans roles in Singapore, including a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at NUS (2011–2013) and faculty at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (2013–2023). Dr. Galelli earned his B.Sc. (2004), M.Sc. (2007), and Ph.D. (2011) in Environmental and Land Planning Engineering and Information Technology from Politecnico di Milano, Italy. His research focuses on the interactions between critical infrastructure systems and natural environments, emphasizing adaptive management solutions for water-energy systems. Techniques include process-based modeling, climatology, statistical learning, control theory, and optimization. He explores topics like hydro-climatic variability impacts, dam re-operation for environmental flows, and cyber-physical security in infrastructure. His contributions to journals such as Nature Sustainability, Earth’s Future, and Environmental Modelling & Software have earned him multiple awards, including the Early Career Research Excellence Award (2014) and SUTD Excellence in Research Award (2017). He has served as an editor for several journals and is recognized for advancing interdisciplinary approaches to water-energy nexus challenges. Teaching highlights include foundational mathematics courses and advanced topics in data analytics, optimization, and water-energy management. He is developing new courses on data-driven control of coupled human-natural systems and risk management for interconnected systems.