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Roderick Limمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Nuclear Pore Complex Transport
• Mechanobiology of Cells and Tissues
• Biomimetic Molecular Transport Systems
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Prof. Dr. Roderick Lim is an Associate Professor at the Biozentrum, University of Basel , where he leads a research group since 2014. His work bridges biophysics, nanotechnology, and molecular biology , focusing on the nuclear pore complex (NPC) and mechanobiology of cells . He develops biomimetic systems for selective molecular transport and ARTIDIS , a nanomechanical tissue diagnostic platform commercialized for breast cancer prognosis . Education : BSc (UNC Chapel Hill), PhD (NUS/IMRE Singapore), Postdoc (Swiss Nanoscience Institute) Positions : Argovia Professor (2014–present), Tenure Track Asst. Prof. (2009–2013), Postdoc (2004–2008) His research on NPC transport selectivity reveals how karyopherins modulate the FG Nup barrier via multivalent interactions, with implications for viral entry and Alzheimer’s disease . His ARTIDIS platform uses atomic force microscopy to detect cancer via tissue softness, linking hypoxia to metastasis . Recent 2025 publications explore bacterial nanoharpoon defense mechanisms and DNA origami-based NPC mimics . Scientific Awards : Pierre-Gilles de Gennes Prize (2008), A*STAR Fellowship (2004) Collaborations : NCCR Molecular Systems Engineering, NanoTera, KTI He mentors PhD students in institutions across Switzerland, Singapore, Sweden, and the UK , with alumni working on polymersome delivery, mechanotransduction, and pathogen transport . His lab pioneered high-speed atomic force microscopy for real-time NPC dynamics and plasmonic nanopores for synthetic biology applications.

• Artificial Intelligence in Education
• Digital Transformation in Education
• Educational Technologies
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Sabine Seufert is a Full Professor of Management of Educational Innovations at the University of St. Gallen (HSG), where she has held leadership roles including Director of the Institute of Educational Management and Educational Technologies (since 2021) and Director of the Institute of Business Education and Educational Management (2009–2020). She holds a PhD in Information Management (1996) and a Habilitation in Business Education (2006) from the University of St. Gallen, specializing in educational innovation and technology integration. Her research focuses on digital transformation in education, AI applications in learning environments, and competence development in vocational training. She has pioneered initiatives like the Swiss Centre for Innovations in Learning (scil) and contributed to frameworks for hybrid intelligence in education. Her work bridges academic research and practical implementation, emphasizing ethical AI use and teacher preparedness for technological change. Key affiliations include the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD), the editorial board of the International Journal of Learning Technology , and advisory roles for journals like Empirical Research in Vocational Education and Training . Her recent publications explore AI literacy, social robots in classrooms, and the impact of generative AI on teaching and learning. Her career spans over 25 years, including guest professorships at the University of Southern Queensland and Stanford University, leadership in educational institutions, and policy advisory roles. She is actively involved in shaping future-ready education systems through digital innovation and human-AI collaboration strategies.

• Natural and Artificial Lighting
• Solar Energy (Passive and Active)
• Building Technology
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Jean-Louis Scartezzini is an Honorary Professor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the School of Architecture, Civil and Environmental Engineering (ENAC) and the Solar Energy and Building Physics Laboratory (LESO-PB). His research focuses on natural/artificial lighting, solar energy systems, and building technology, with a strong emphasis on energy efficiency and sustainability. Director of LESO-PB since 1994 Founded and led several institutes, including the Institute for Infrastructure, Resources, and Environment (2002–2009) Doctorat in Physics from EPFL (1986) Extensive international collaborations, including visiting roles at NUS (2009) and LBNL/UCLA (1988) Research interests include: - Daylighting and lighting control systems - Passive/active solar technologies - Urban microclimate and energy systems - Stochastic simulation and predictive control Recent work addresses climate change impacts on energy systems, urban sustainability, and machine learning applications in energy optimization. Key publications span lighting health impacts, renewable integration, and microclimate modeling Awards include the European Solar Prize (2001/2002) and Walsh-Weston Bronze Medal (1998) Mentored over 20 PhD students, many leading in academia and industry (e.g., Marilyne Andersen at EPFL, Flavio Foradini at E4Tech).

• Gender in Management and Organizations
• Sustainability
• Gender and Technology
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Prof. Dr. Julia Nentwich is an Assistant Professor of Organizational Psychology at the University of St. Gallen (HSG), affiliated with the OPSY-HSG department. Her work focuses on gender dynamics in organizations, qualitative research methods, and discursive psychology. She co-leads the non-tenured faculty group and teaches courses on organizational psychology, gender, and diversity. Nentwich's research explores gender practices in management, resistance to organizational change, and inclusive leadership strategies. She has held visiting researcher positions at the Norwich Business School (UK) and serves on editorial boards for journals like Gender: Zeitschrift für Kultur und Gesellschaft and Gender in Management . Her academic contributions emphasize empirical studies of gender socialization in early childhood education, workplace inclusion initiatives, and the intersection of gender with professional roles. Notable projects include Leaders for Equality and Gender in the nursery , which investigate gender norms in childcare and corporate environments. Nentwich has received the Summa Cum Laude award for her doctoral thesis from the University of Tübingen and actively reviews for leading journals in organizational and gender studies. Teaching activities span undergraduate and graduate levels, covering topics like climate change psychology, gender identity, and qualitative research design. She coordinates HSG's Gender Studies program and collaborates with international research networks such as EGOS Standing Working Group Gender and Diversity. Nentwich's recent work addresses male advocacy in gender equality, resistance to diversity policies, and the discursive construction of leadership roles.

• Educational Psychology
• Self-Determination Theory
• Motivation
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Julien Chanal is a researcher at the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Geneva, specializing in Methodology and Data Analysis (MAD group). His work bridges educational psychology, motivation theory, and neuropsychology through empirical studies on self-determination, physical activity, and cognitive function. Primary affiliation: University of Geneva Research focus: Motivation and executive function assessment Key areas: Physical education, materialism effects, neuropsychological testing His research spans two decades, producing 38 publications with over 19,000 views. Recent projects examine motivation multidimensionality (2025), aerobic fitness-cognition links (2024), and neural correlates of materialism (2018). Despite extensive publication history, specific student names remain unspecified. Methodological innovations include epoch-length analysis in physical education (2015), self-concept modeling (2009), and neuropsychological norm establishment in Cameroon (2009). His work remains actively cited across disciplines, though no scientific awards are explicitly documented in available sources.

Dusan Licinaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sustainable and healthy built environment
• Indoor air pollutant dynamics
• Human exposure assessment
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Dusan Licina is an Associate Professor at the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) and director of the Human-Oriented Built Environment Laboratory (HOBEL) within the Smart Living Lab initiative. His research bridges building science, environmental engineering, and human health. Education: BSc/MSc in Mechanical Engineering (University of Belgrade), joint PhD (National University of Singapore & Technical University of Denmark), postdoc (University of California Berkeley) Key research areas: Indoor air quality, human exposure science, building ventilation, IoT sensing, energy-efficient housing His 15 most cited works focus on particle dynamics, ozone chemistry, and occupant-driven building systems. Notable trends include human-clothing interactions in pollution transport, nanocluster aerosol formation, and real-time CO2 monitoring behavior. Awarded Yaglou award (ISIAQ) for sustainable healthy buildings research Ralph G. Nevin’s award (ASHRAE) for human exposure studies and serving on the Indoor Air editorial board. Current PhD students Dong Hui, Liu Tianqi, Loizou Maria, Medina Taylor Oran explore: Occupant behavior in energy systems Smart sensor networks Radon measurement technologies Work-from-home environmental quality His laboratory develops Human-Centric Sensing Platforms and Occupant-Centric Building Design methodologies through experimental chambers and computational models.

• Human-Machine Interaction
• Usability Testing
• User Experience (UX)
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Jürgen Sauer is a Full Professor at the University of Fribourg , affiliated with the Department of Psychology under the Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences . With over 120 publications, his research focuses on Human-Machine Interaction , Usability Testing , User Experience (UX) , and Automation Design , particularly in high-stakes environments like X-ray baggage screening and spaceflight simulations . Email: juergen.sauer@unifr.ch Phone: +41 26 300 7622 Address: RM 01 bu. C-1.117, Rue PA de Faucigny 2, 1700 Fribourg Orcid: 0000-0003-2105-1694 His research projects, funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (FNS), include: Improving work design for airport security officers (2019-2024): Developed pictorial scales for measuring psychological constructs in security environments. Social stress and support in hybrid teams (2018-2023): Investigated machine-induced social stressors and mitigation through social support. Automation in visual inspection tasks (2014-2018): Examined adaptable automation for baggage screening and system reliability effects. Usability testing effectiveness (2012-2016): Analyzed cultural background impacts and non-usability product features influencing test outcomes. Key contributions include the Luggage Inspection Simulation (LIS) environment for modeling work environments and the development of pictorial usability scales for multilingual applicability. His work bridges ergonomics , human factors , and applied psychology , with notable collaborations with researchers like Adrian Schwaninger and Andreas Sonderegger . His recent publications (2025-2014) analyze: Human-machine performance under false alarms and miscues Social stressor dynamics in hybrid teams Usability scale animation effects Phubbing behavior in professional contexts Accessible website design for non-disabled users

Christina Haagمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Mental Health
• Natural Language Processing
• Activity Sensing Data
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Dr. Christina Haag is a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute for Implementation Science in Health Care , affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Zurich . She leads interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of mental health, digital health, and computational linguistics, focusing on chronic illnesses like multiple sclerosis (MS). Her work leverages free text, sensor data, and advanced analysis techniques such as hierarchical modeling and natural language processing (NLP). Doctorate from the Institute of Psychology, University of Zurich Research experience at the MRC Cognition & Brain Sciences Unit, University of Cambridge Her research explores: Daily-life mental and physical health indicators in MS Development of NLP methods for text classification and topic modeling Digital biomarker creation using wearable sensor data Mindfulness interventions for affective executive control Implementation of remote monitoring tools in healthcare Her recent publications highlight trends in applying NLP and machine learning to unstructured health data, analyzing MS activity patterns, and refining interdisciplinary research methodologies. She contributes to DSI communities including AI & Law , Health , and Ethics , and collaborates on projects like BarKA-MS and DSI-Approach . She is a core member of the UZH Digital & Mobile Health Group , working under Prof. Viktor von Wyl.

• Digital Health
• Mobile Computing
• Human-Computer Interaction
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Katarzyna Wac is a researcher at the University of Geneva affiliated with the Faculty of Economics and Management and the Information Science Institute . Her work bridges Digital Health , Mobile Computing , and Human-Computer Interaction , focusing on leveraging wearable devices, smartphones, and AI for health and quality of life (QoL) quantification. Research Themes: Digital biomarkers for Alzheimer's and migraines, QoL assessment via ubiquitous computing, peer- and self-reported behavioral data, and QoE of mobile applications. Labs: Leads the mQoL Lab , a platform for interactive, mobile, and wearable-based studies. Her recent publications explore Transformer models for health data analysis, social robots in homecare, and ethical frameworks for digital mental health. She has contributed to standards for proxy-reported QoL measures and personalized drug delivery systems in digital health. The multimodal integration of emotional signals and context-aware QoS/QoE provisioning for m-health services are recurring technical themes. Key collaborations include the MobiHealth project and COPD24 , translating future internet technologies into telemonitoring solutions. Her work spans from foundational studies on mobile cognition to applied ambulatory assessment of affect and health risks.

Thierry Meyerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Chemical Engineering
• Polymerization Reactions
• Supercritical Fluids
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Dr. Thierry Meyer is a Researcher at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the School of Basic Sciences and the Chemical Engineering Institute. He received his MSc (1986) and PhD (1989) in chemical engineering from EPFL and has been a leading figure in polymer reaction engineering and risk management since 1998. Education: MSc in Chemical Engineering, EPFL (1986) PhD in Chemical Engineering, EPFL (1989) His research focuses on polymerization reactions in supercritical fluids, thermal stability analysis, and safety management in academic laboratories. Recent work emphasizes nanomaterials safety, risk assessment frameworks, and climate-related hazards. Roles & Expertise: Chairman of the European Working Party on Polymer Reaction Engineering (2001–2006) Adviser for the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) on risk assessment Member of editorial boards for journals like Chemical Engineering Research and Design Active in occupational health and safety for EPFL’s School of Basic Sciences

Kai Gehringمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Economy
• Development Economics
• Public Economics
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Kai Gehring is a Professor for Political Economy and Sustainable Development at the University of Bern , with affiliation to the Wyss Academy for Nature and the ifo Institute in Munich. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Göttingen (advisor: Axel Dreher) and a Diplom (M.Sc equivalent) from the University of Mannheim. His academic career includes research stays at Harvard, Cambridge, Stanford, and MIT, along with a 4-year Ambizione Grant from the Swiss National Science Foundation. Member, CESifo Member, European Development Network (EUDN) Member, Development Economics Committee of the German Economic Association Member, Globalization and Development Group (GlaD) His research integrates economics with political science, sociology, and history to examine institutional dynamics in developed and developing countries. Key areas include political economy of international organizations (IMF, World Bank, EU), conflict resolution , sustainable development , and narrative economics using NLP on media/social data. Recent methodological projects employ satellite imagery and machine learning for mining activity tracking. Major article trends span three decades of African government formation challenges ( Minister Project ), climate change policy narratives, artisanal mining impacts, and terrorist propaganda analysis. He has published 17+ peer-reviewed articles across journals like European Economic Review , World Development , and Journal of Development Economics . Scientific Awards Ambizione Grant (Swiss National Science Foundation) As an educator, Gehring has taught at the University of Mannheim, Heidelberg University, Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences, and the University of Zurich. His Minister Project actively engages citizen scientists to build comprehensive datasets on African government members' linguistic and regional origins.

• Interpreting Studies
• Cognitive Load Theory
• Extended Realities in Language Technologies
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Anne Catherine Gieshoff is a Researcher at the ZHAW School of Applied Linguistics, affiliated with the Institute of Multilingual Communication. Her work focuses on cognitive aspects of interpreting, technology integration in language professions, and multilingual healthcare communication. She holds a Ph.D. from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (2018) and has extensive professional experience in translation and cross-border project management. Education includes a Ph.D. in Interpreting Studies (2018), M.A. in Conference Interpreting (2013-2018), and studies in multilingual communication at institutions across Europe. Her research explores cognitive load in interpreting, augmented reality applications, and ELF (English as a Lingua Franca) dynamics in professional settings. Recent publications address topics like augmented reality usability for interpreters, cognitive load measurement frameworks, and machine translation in healthcare. She leads projects such as 'Use of machine translation apps in clinical contexts' and 'Assessment of multimodal interpreting technologies'. Key Projects: DigiLinguo (language barriers in public institutions), AR interpreter usability studies, and ELF density analysis Teaching: Courses on descriptive statistics, multilingualism in professional contexts, and communication science in virtual spaces Labs/Teams: Member of TREC (Translation, Research, Empiricism and Cognition) and IATIS (International Association for Translation and Intercultural Studies)

David Bellمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Atmospheric Chemistry
• Environmental Science
• Secondary Organic Aerosol (SOA)
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Dr. David Bell is a Scientist at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) within the Center for Energy and Environmental Sciences and Laboratory of Atmospheric Chemistry . Since 2017, he has conducted research on aerosol formation and aging processes, particularly focusing on secondary organic aerosol (SOA) from biomass burning and complex combustion sources. He transitioned to a Tenure Track position at PSI in 2021. Education : B.Sc. in Chemistry and Mathematics from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (2008); Ph.D. in Chemistry from University of Utah (2013); Postdoctoral Researcher at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (2013-2017). His research systematically investigates aerosol source profiles using atmospheric simulation chambers and real-time chemical composition analysis. Key areas include secondary organic aerosol formation , oxidative potential of combustion aerosols , and humidity effects on aerosol behavior . He employs advanced instrumentation like extractive electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (EESI-TOF) for molecular-level insights. The 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) highlight his work on biomass burning emissions , α-pinene oxidation , NO3 radical impacts , and instrument development for aerosol analysis. His studies emphasize the interplay between inorganic-organic interactions (e.g., ammonia effects) and climate-relevant processes (e.g., cloud formation).

Pascal Mark Gygaxمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Psycholinguistics
• Gender Studies
• Experimental Linguistics
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Pascal Mark Gygax is a faculty member at the University of Fribourg , specifically within the Faculty of Philosophy under the Department of Psychology . His academic career spans psycholinguistics, cognitive psychology, and gender studies, focusing extensively on how language structures influence gender perceptions and cognitive biases. With a research profile marked by experimental methodologies, Gygax has published 64 works, including a 2021 book Does the Brain Think Masculine? that critically examines the psycholinguistic impacts of gender-fair language reforms. Role: Researcher at Department of Psychology, University of Fribourg Key Collaborations: Sandrine Zufferey, Ute Gabriel, Anton Öttl Research Focus: Gygax investigates the cognitive mechanisms behind gender representation in language, particularly how grammatical gender systems (e.g., French, German) perpetuate male-dominated mental models. His work explores: Experimental validation of gender-neutral pronouns Discourse connective processing across age groups Impact of language reform on occupational stereotypes Cross-linguistic comparisons of gender perception Implicit bias in performance evaluation (e.g., magic tricks) Recent Publications (2023-2025) demonstrate methodological rigor in studying: Neological intuition in Romance languages Temporal focus and spatial cognition Connective mastery in L2 contexts Participant variability in experimental linguistics Gender ratio norms across global languages Pragmatic constraints on causal connectives Scientific Contributions: While no explicit awards are listed, Gygax's work has significantly advanced: Development of experimental paradigms for gender perception studies Creation of multilingual datasets on role noun norms Validation of facial feedback mechanisms through collaborative research Understanding of discourse coherence in educational contexts Advising & Collaborations: Though specific students aren't named, Gygax collaborates with: Development of the Routledge Handbook of Experimental Linguistics Leadership in SNSF-funded projects Contributions to debates on inclusive language policies

Ben Jannمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Statistical Methods
• Data Visualization
• Social Inequality
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Ben Jann is a Professor and current Department Head at the University of Bern in the Department of Social Sciences . His methodological expertise spans statistical software development, decomposition analysis, and data visualization. Role: Department Head Institution: University of Bern Department: Department of Social Sciences Research Interests : Jann specializes in creating Stata modules for advanced statistical analysis, including geospatial mapping (geoplot), robust regression (robreg10), and inequality decomposition (oaxaca-blinder methods). His substantive work examines social inequality through economic and sociological lenses, analyzing how living costs and taxation systems impact income distribution in Switzerland. He also investigates educational transitions and gender disparities in STEM occupational choices through longitudinal studies like TREE2. Recent Publications Trends : Jann’s 15 most recent articles (2025-2023) demonstrate his focus on statistical software development for social science applications. Key contributions include methods for marginal odds ratios (2023), two-level model variance decomposition (2025), and list experiment analysis (2025). His empirical work connects statistical methodology to pressing social issues like gender wage gaps (2021) and teacher content knowledge in developing countries (2021).