جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Terry Edward Acreeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Flavor Chemistry
• Sensory Perception
• Olfaction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Terry Edward Acree is a Professor of Food Science at Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS). His research focuses on understanding how chemical stimuli are translated into sensory perceptions, particularly odor and taste. He developed the CharmAnalysis gas chromatography-olfactometry (GCO) bio-assay and the Sniff Olfactometer (SO) to study odorant mixtures and their temporal effects on perception. Education: PhD in Food Science (Cornell, 1968), MS (Cornell, 1965), BA (UC Berkeley, 1963), AAS (Contra Costa Junior College, 1961) Research interests include odor image formation, genetic diversity's impact on perception, and the application of sensory science to improve food quality and consumer choice. His work bridges neuroscience, chemistry, and culinary arts to enhance flavor understanding. Awards: Honorary Member of the Society of Flavor Chemists (2010). Teaching: Courses include Principles of Food Science (FDSC 6010) and Graduate Internship in Food Science (FDSC 6960) , emphasizing chemical-sensory connections through experiential learning. Outreach: Provides tools for food producers and consumers to manipulate flavor chemistry and improve product quality.

Caitlin Lienkaemperمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Neural Networks
• Dynamical Systems
• Combinatorial Geometry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Caitlin Lienkaemper is a Research Fellow at Boston University, affiliated with the Applied Mathematics and Dynamical Systems research groups. She holds an office in CDS 342 and can be reached at clienk@bu.edu. Her work bridges neuroscience, combinatorics, and dynamical systems, focusing on neural coding, network dynamics, and mathematical modeling of biological systems. Education: She earned her Ph.D. in Mathematics from Penn State University in 2022, advised by Carina Curto. Her doctoral thesis, Combinatorial geometry of neural codes, neural data analysis, and neural networks , laid the foundation for her interdisciplinary research. Research Interests: Lienkaemper’s research integrates algebraic and geometric tools with neuroscience, exploring topics such as oriented matroids in neural data analysis, inhibition-stabilized neural networks, and olfactory system dynamics. Her recent work emphasizes low-dimensional structure in nonlinear systems and combinatorial approaches to neural code analysis. Publications: Her recent articles reflect a focus on neural network dynamics, olfaction models, and combinatorial methods. Key themes include mean-field theory, inhibition-driven network stability, and geometric interpretations of genetic interactions. Lienkaemper has presented her research at conferences like the Graduate Student Combinatorics Conference (2021) and the Fields Institute’s New Mathematical Methods for Neuroscience (2020), highlighting her contributions to theoretical and applied neuroscience.

Yun Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Neuroethology
• Behavioral Ecology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Yun Zhang is a Professor of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University, affiliated with the Northwest Building. Their research focuses on understanding how the nervous system generates learning, with a focus on conserved mechanisms using the model organism Caenorhabditis elegans. Key areas include olfactory learning, neural circuit function, and neuromodulation. Notable achievements include mapping neuronal networks for learned olfactory preferences and discovering compartmentalized activity in key learning neurons. Research combines genetic, molecular, and imaging techniques to study how pathogens influence behavior, how forgetting creates reactivatable states, and the role of insulin-like peptides in learning regulation. The lab also investigates cholinergic sensorimotor integration and the impact of thioredoxin on sensory responses. Lab members include researchers such as Taihong Wu, Minghai Ge, and Wenjing Yang. The Zhang Lab collaborates extensively, as seen in multi-author publications addressing bacterial modulation of mating behaviors, GABAergic signaling in locomotion, and dynamic neural encoding of perception.

• Industrial Organization
• Digital Economy
• Health Economics
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Chuan Yu is an Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill . His research focuses on Industrial Organization and the Digital Economy , with notable contributions to sponsored product advertising, occupational licensing, and healthcare markets. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Stanford University (2024) and completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Harvard Business School (2024–2025). Key research areas include: Evaluating welfare impacts of digital advertising Analysis of licensing policies in public education Competitive bidding dynamics in healthcare procurement Market structure in China’s entertainment industries His work has been recognized with the Econ Job Market Best Paper Award from the European Economic Association and UniCredit Foundation. Recent publications address topics ranging from radiologist diagnostic skill to synaptic partner matching in neurobiological systems.

Michael H. Dickinsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Insect Flight
• Neurobiology
• Fluid Mechanics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michael H. Dickinson is the Esther M. and Abe M. Zarem Professor of Bioengineering and Aeronautics, and Executive Officer for Biology and Biological Engineering at the California Institute of Technology. He holds a Sc.B. from Brown University (1984) and a Ph.D. from the University of Washington (1989). His research integrates neurobiology, fluid mechanics, and engineering to study insect flight, focusing on the neural and biomechanical mechanisms underlying flight control in Drosophila . The Dickinson Lab explores how sensory inputs are transformed into motor outputs, linking structure, function, and behavior. His work is supported by grants from NIH Brain Initiative, NSF, Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, and others. Notable contributions include studies on wing hinge mechanics, neural control of flight maneuvers, and celestial navigation. Dickinson advises a team of graduate students and postdocs, with alumni holding academic and industry positions globally. Lab members include staff scientists Ainul Huda and Will Dickson, postdocs like Amir Behbahani and Ysabel Giraldo, and graduate students such as Johan Melis and Tarun Sharma. The lab is located in Building BBB 204 on Caltech's campus.

Karin Nordstromمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Neuroethology
• Visual Information Processing
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Karin Nordstrom is a Professor at the College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, and a Full Member of the Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute. She holds a Matthew Flinders Professorship and has been active in academic roles since 2003 across institutions including Uppsala University and the University of Adelaide. Her research focuses on neural computations underlying motion vision in small brains , utilizing hoverflies as a model organism. Techniques include electrophysiology of single neurons , quantitative behavior analysis , free flight experiments , and field site measurements . A neuroethological approach ensures stimuli are behaviorally relevant. Recent work (2023-2025) explores descending neuron responses to artificial targets , olfactory-visual cue integration in pollinators , and virtual reality applications in behavioral studies . Articles reflect interdisciplinary themes spanning computer vision , neural circuit modeling , and computational aesthetics . Scientific awards include a Future Fellowship (ARC, 2019-2023) Swedish Research Council Fellowship (2009-2013) ARC Research Fellowship (2008-2009) Swedish Research Council Postdoctoral Fellowship (2005-2006) She supervises projects related to motion vision processing , neural adaptation , and behavioral tracking software development , though specific advisee names are not listed in the provided text. Her lab at Flinders continues to investigate target detection , optic flow , and collision avoidance mechanisms in hoverflies.

Craig Montellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Molecular Biology
• Cellular Biology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Craig Montell is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). He holds the Duggan Professorship and has previously served on the faculty at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine for nearly 25 years. His research focuses on sensory biology, particularly the mechanisms through which environmental stimuli—such as temperature, light, taste, and touch—influence behavior in organisms like Drosophila and mosquitoes. Montell's laboratory discovered the founding member of the TRP channel family, a critical component in sensory transduction. His work extends to understanding mosquito behavior, aiming to develop strategies to combat diseases transmitted by Aedes aegypti, such as dengue and Zika. He has also elucidated roles for rhodopsins beyond light sensing, including chemosensory functions. Education: B.A., UC Berkeley (1978); Ph.D., UCLA (1983) Postdoctoral Training: UC Berkeley (1984–1986) His research interests span sensory neurobiology, ion channel biology, and vector control. Key achievements include defining TRP channel roles in mechanosensation and thermosensation, and pioneering studies on mosquito sensory mechanisms. Awards include the NSF Presidential Young Investigator Award (1987), honorary doctorates from Catholic University (2010) and Baylor College (2011), and an NIH Pioneer Award (2015). Montell has mentored numerous students and contributes to interdisciplinary initiatives at UCSB’s Neuroscience program. His lab integrates molecular genetics, electrophysiology, and behavioral analyses to explore sensory processing and decision-making in organisms.

Dietmar Krautwurstمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Chemosensory Biology
• Odorant Receptors
• Food Chemistry
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dietmar Krautwurst is a Professor at the Leibniz-Institute for Food Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich. His research focuses on chemosensory receptors , particularly odorant receptors (ORs), and their roles in food-related olfaction, immune cell function, and postprandial physiology. Head of Research Group Taste & Odor Systems Reception Project leader for S1 genetic engineering and Nagoya Protocol compliance Research Highlights: Elucidated odorant coding via broadly/narrowly tuned ORs Discovered ORs as markers for leukocyte subpopulations Developed cell-free, receptor-based odorant detection systems Publications & Technology: His recent work involves molecular modeling of ORs, copper-binding motifs in OR2M3, and biotechnological applications of foodborne odorant signaling. Articles span GPCR activation mechanisms , food aroma analysis , and immune system interactions . Teaching: Lectures on Chemoreception, signaling, and cellular function at TUM, with seminars on PCR technology.

• Genetics of Brain Disorders
• Transcriptomics
• Neurodevelopmental Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Oleg V. Evgrafov is a Professor of Cell Biology at Downstate Medical Center, specializing in the molecular genetics of schizophrenia. His research focuses on elucidating the gene expression mechanisms underlying neuropsychiatric disorders using a unique cellular model derived from olfactory neuroepithelium (CNON). Primary Affiliation: Department of Cell Biology, Downstate Medical Center Research Collaborations: Involved in the BrainSpan Consortium, ENCODE project, and PsychENCODE Developmental Subgroup Research Interests: Investigating how non-coding genomic variants contribute to schizophrenia through altered transcript expression Developing and applying single-cell transcriptomics and spatial sequencing technologies Studying Wnt signaling pathway disruptions in neural progenitor cells Creating cellular models to "turn back the clock" on brain development Technical Expertise: Pioneered single-cell RNA sequencing methods and RNA amplification techniques, enabling high-resolution transcriptomic analyses of neural cells. Laboratory Impact: The Evgrafov lab has generated data from over 300 schizophrenia patient-derived CNON cultures, identifying a potential molecular subtype linked to Wnt signaling dysregulation.

Thomas Heinbockelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Translational Medicine
• Drug Discovery
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Thomas Heinbockel is a Professor and former Interim Chair at the Department of Anatomy, Howard University College of Medicine , with adjunct appointments at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Physiology and Anatomy & Neurobiology. His research spans translational neuroscience , focusing on the olfactory and limbic systems through electrophysiological, pharmacological, and epigenetic approaches. Education: Biology (Philipps-University Marburg), M.S. in brain research (Max-Planck-Institute), Ph.D. in Neuroscience (University of Arizona) Current Roles: Professor & former Interim Chair at Howard University, Adjunct Assistant Professor at University of Maryland As a leader in neural signaling and synaptic transmission , Dr. Heinbockel's work explores how endocannabinoids and other neurotransmitter systems regulate olfactory circuits. His lab has contributed to understanding COVID-19-related chemosensory loss as a key biomarker for disease progression, and developed anti-epileptic drug discovery platforms using olfactory bulb slice preparations. Recent publications focus on phytochemical interactions with neural pathways, sex-dependent neuromodulation , and epigenetic mechanisms in neurological disorders. His research has been funded by NIH, NSF , and private foundations, with extensive collaborations across DC-CFAR, DC-IDDRC , and the Global Consortium on Chemosensory Research . Key Scientific Awards Howard University Graduate Faculty Research Exemplar (2019) NIH/NINDS Neurotherapeutics Training Fellowship (2014) Multiple Faculty Author Certificates (2004-2012) Research Mentorship Mentored students like Eugene Park and Zejun Wang to award-winning presentations Lab members recognized in Howard University Research Symposia (2010-2017) The Heinbockel Lab employs patch-clamp electrophysiology , voltage-sensitive dye imaging , and microarray analysis to study neural circuits in mice, rats , and gene-targeted models . Current projects examine the intersection of chemosensory dysfunction , epigenetic health disparities , and novel therapeutic development for neurological disorders.

Dan-Dan Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Chemosensation
• Olfaction
• Gustation
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Dr. Dan-Dan Zhang serves as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Zoological Institute and Museum of General and Systematic Zoology, University of Greifswald, Germany. Her work centers on chemosensation in arthropods, exploring molecular mechanisms of olfaction and gustation in insects and spiders through genetic and electrophysiological approaches. Her primary research interests encompass chemosensation, olfactory and gustatory receptor genes, arthropod evolution, and sensory biology. She investigates evolutionary trajectories of chemosensory receptor genes across arthropods with spider-focused transcriptomic and genomic analyses, while mapping functional receptors via electrophysiological recordings of appendage sensilla. Analysis of her 2020-2025 publications reveals consistent focus on pheromone detection systems in moths and spiders, odorant receptor functionality across insect taxa, and applied pest control strategies. Her work bridges molecular genetics, neuroethology, and evolutionary biology with significant contributions to understanding chemosensory adaptation. No scientific awards or major grants beyond her current DFG-funded spider chemosensation project are listed. There is no mention of student mentorship or laboratory teams in available information, though her research involves functional characterization of receptor genes and spatial mapping of chemosensory responses.

• Neuroscience
• Biology Education
• Entomology
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Pål Kvello is an Associate Professor at the Department of Teacher Education, Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His research bridges neuroscience and education, focusing on developing didactic methods to enhance students' understanding of the nervous system and its applications. PhD in Biology (2009), NTNU Postdoctoral work at UC Berkeley (2010-2012) and Kavli Institute for Systems Neuroscience (2012-2014) Research Interests: Neurodidactics, insect gustatory/olfactory systems, cortical connectivity in Alzheimer's models, and science education reform. His work combines in vivo neural mapping in moths and rodents with curriculum development for secondary education. Key Publications (2024-2006): 15 peer-reviewed studies in journals like PLOS ONE , Neuron , and Journal of Neurophysiology , alongside book chapters. Topics span from Heliothis virescens sensory processing to flipped classroom effectiveness in natural science education. Outreach & Teaching: Leads courses in natural science education (MGLU3506, MGLU2506) and health pedagogy. Organized public exhibitions on olfactory research at Forskningstorget and delivered invited lectures at institutions like the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences.

Vija Zariņaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Landscape Painting
• Realism
• Latvian Art
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Vija Zariņa is a Latvian artist and lecturer at the Latvian Academy of Arts since 1999, with an art teaching career spanning since 1986. Her work explores the symbolic essence of Latvian landscapes through spacious compositions, ethereal light, and natural color nuances, transcending specific locations to convey universal natural moods. Her educational foundation includes: Graduation from Professor Indulis Zariņš's monumental painting workshop at the Art Academy of Latvia Advanced training under Professors Eduards Kalniņš and Boriss Bērziņš Zariņa's artistic research centers on decoding Latvia's natural environment—capturing sky reflections in forest lakes, river flows, coastal light patterns, and seasonal transformations. Working within realism, she dissolves spatial boundaries to create symbolic representations where light and color become primary narrative elements, emphasizing atmospheric depth over literal depiction. Her 2023 exhibitions "A SPRING OF WHISPER" and "Landscape Code" demonstrate consistent thematic evolution: recurring exploration of seasonal transitions (particularly spring/winter), water dynamics, and agricultural patterns. These works reveal a signature focus on light modulation, textured natural surfaces, and the interplay between emptiness and subtle detail—establishing a visual language where Latvian terrain becomes metaphysical poetry. No scientific awards are documented in available sources. As an educator since 1999, Zariņa has shaped generations of Latvian artists through immersive landscape studies. Her pedagogical approach integrates plein air practice with symbolic interpretation, though specific grant activities remain unrecorded. Her institutional presence extends through major collections including the Latvian National Museum of Art, State Tretyakov Gallery, and Tartu Art Museum, alongside global private holdings.

Marc Spehrمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neurophysiology
• Reproductive Physiology

Professor Marc Spehr is a principal investigator at the Department of Chemosensorics, Institute for Biology II, RWTH Aachen University. His research focuses on neurophysiology and reproductive physiology, particularly the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying chemosensory signal transduction in the vomeronasal and olfactory systems. Using advanced methods such as electrophysiology, life-cell imaging, histology, and confocal microscopy, Spehr's work explores sensory adaptation, ion channel function, and chemical communication. His recent publications highlight studies on vomeronasal pumping, temperature-sensitive ion channels in human sperm, and neural coding of olfactory stimuli. Spehr's research spans interdisciplinary domains including neuroscience, reproductive biology, and biophysics. Key themes in his work include the role of TRPV4 in sperm thermosensitivity, HCN channels in vomeronasal signaling, and the evolutionary conservation of transmembrane proteins like TMEM16.

Hermann Rieckeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Neuroscience
• Neuronal Network Dynamics
• Pattern Formation
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Hermann Riecke is a Professor at the Department of Engineering Sciences and Applied Mathematics within the McCormick School of Engineering at Northwestern University. Holding a PhD from the University of Bayreuth (1986), his research spans computational neuroscience and pattern formation in complex systems. His office is located in M458 Technological Institute. Research Interests Computational Neuroscience Dynamics of neuronal networks Olfactory bulb information processing Adaptive neural networks Pattern Formation Spatially extended dynamical systems Bifurcation theory with symmetry Localized structures and spatio-temporal chaos Publication Trends reveal expertise in computational neuroscience (olfactory processing, neuronal plasticity) and nonlinear dynamics (synchronization, chimera states, pattern formation). His work connects mathematical modeling with biological applications. Scientific Awards Fellow, American Physical Society Alexander von Humboldt Research Award (2005)