جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Chou Mabelمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Inventory management
• Supply chain optimization
• Operations-marketing interface
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Chou Mabel is Associate Professor in Analytics & Operations at the National University of Singapore. Her research spans inventory management, supply chain optimization, healthcare operations, and flexibility design, with particular focus on uncertainty modeling and operational efficiency. Recent work explores digital transformation in supply chains, including applications of digital twins in humanitarian logistics and risk mitigation strategies for sustainable investments. Her publications demonstrate strong methodological contributions to stochastic optimization, online resource allocation, and process flexibility design. Key research themes include: green technology investment risks, adaptive resource allocation under uncertainty, emission compliance in transportation, and innovative payment mechanisms to stimulate R&D. Her work frequently bridges operations management with marketing strategy and sustainability governance.

• Nuclear Strategy
• South Asian Security
• Arms Control
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Feroz Khan, a Research Professor at the Naval Postgraduate School's Department of National Security Affairs, specializes in South Asian security, nuclear strategy, and arms control. A retired Brigadier in the Pakistan Army, he served in combat roles and held key positions in Pakistan's Strategic Plans Division, shaping nuclear and conventional arms policies. His work focuses on strategic stability in South Asia, nuclear non-proliferation, and regional geopolitical dynamics. Education: M.A. in International Relations from Johns Hopkins SAIS Visiting Fellowships: Stanford University, Woodrow Wilson Center, Brookings Institution, and Sandia National Laboratory Teaching: Defense and Strategic Studies at Quaid-e-Azam University Research interests include Pakistan's nuclear program history (notably his seminal book Eating Grass: The Making of the Pakistani Bomb ), tactical nuclear weapons implications, and counterterrorism strategies. His recent publications analyze South Asia's security dilemmas, arms competition, and nuclear policy evolution. He actively participates in international conferences addressing terrorism, WMD proliferation, and strategic stability. Professional contributions include advising Pakistan's foreign policy on multilateral arms control negotiations and representing the nation in international treaties related to weapons of mass destruction.

Mecit Cetinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Intelligent Transportation Systems
• Traffic Flow Theory
• Connected and Automated Vehicles
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mecit Cetin is a Professor at Old Dominion University (ODU) and Director of the Transportation Research Institute (TRI). He specializes in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), connected/automated vehicles, traffic flow theory, and infrastructure resilience. His academic background includes a Ph.D. in Transportation Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2002), an M.S. in Civil Engineering (1999), and a B.S. from Boğaziçi University (1995). Research focuses on big data analytics for traffic prediction, congestion pricing, and floodwater detection using LIDAR and computer vision. He has secured over $3M in grants including Federal funding for SMARTc systems and state projects on truck turnaround reduction. Notable awards include the 2011 Best Paper Award at the World Congress on Intelligent Transport Systems and multiple Shining Star Awards from ODU. Key projects include developing auction-based tolling systems for connected vehicles, enhancing traffic signal control with probe data, and modeling secondary incident impacts. His work bridges transportation engineering with emerging technologies like IoT and AI. Dr. Cetin collaborates with state agencies (VDOT) and institutions like EVMS. His lab develops tools for urban flood monitoring, eco-routing algorithms, and safety service patrol optimization using discrete-event simulation.

• Control Engineering
• Automation
• Model Predictive Control
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Martin Steinberger is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Control and Automation (IRT) at Graz University of Technology (TU Graz). His work focuses on advanced control systems, networked control, model predictive control (MPC), and automation in manufacturing and autonomous systems. He leads research into real-time optimization, fault diagnosis, and safety-critical applications in industries like pharmaceuticals and automotive. Research interests include: Networked Control Systems Model-Based Control Autonomous Vehicle Trajectory Planning Process Automation Robotics and Industrial Automation His work bridges theoretical control engineering with practical applications in manufacturing lines, chemical processes, and autonomous driving. Recent studies emphasize digital real-time release testing for pharmaceuticals, universal control concepts for manufacturing systems, and safety-aware trajectory optimization for automated vehicles. His publications frequently address challenges in time-varying delays, packet loss mitigation, and robust observer design for nonlinear systems. Steinberger collaborates on EU-funded projects and regularly contributes to conferences like the International Workshop on Variable Structure Systems. His research often involves experimental validation, as seen in work with compact pharmaceutical manufacturing setups and small-scale autonomous vehicle testing platforms.

• Nonlinear Differential Equations
• Mathematical Analysis
• Optimal Control
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Francisco Javier Fernandez Fernandez is a Professor at the University of Seville's Department of Mathematical Analysis. His research focuses on nonlinear differential equations, optimal control, environmental modeling, and mathematical analysis. He teaches courses such as 'Derivation and Integration of Functions of a Real Variable' and 'Professional Software in Environmental Issues' across various mathematics and interdisciplinary programs. His research group, 'Nonlinear Differential Equations,' explores topics like Stieltjes differential equations, population dynamics, and eutrophication control. Recent work emphasizes applications in environmental systems (e.g., Vespa Velutina population modeling, urban heat islands) and digital twin technologies for real-time simulation. Publications from 2025 highlight advancements in Stieltjes derivative theory and functional spaces, while earlier works address water circulation optimization and 3D eutrophication models. His contributions span over two decades, with a strong emphasis on bridging mathematical theory and environmental engineering challenges. No scientific awards are listed, but his extensive publication record reflects sustained academic impact. Advising and grant details are not explicitly mentioned in the provided texts, though his teaching roles suggest involvement in mentoring students through coursework.

Jakob PUCHINGERمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Logistics
• Urban Mobility
• Disruptive Technologies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jakob Puchinger is a Professor in Supply Chain Management and Logistics at EM Normandie since 2022. He also serves as an affiliate professor at the Laboratoire Génie Industriel at CentraleSupélec, Université Paris-Saclay, and co-director of the Future Cities Lab with Centrale Pékin. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from TU Wien (2006), focusing on metaheuristics and integer programming for cutting and packing problems. His research spans logistics, urban mobility, disruptive technologies, and transport system optimization. Professional roles include Head of the Operations Management team at CentraleSupélec (2019–present), holder of the Anthropolis Chair at IRT SystemX (2015–2022), and scientist at the Austrian Institute of Technology (2008–2014). He has authored over 80 publications and supervised six theses, with five ongoing. Research interests emphasize sustainable urban logistics, last-mile delivery optimization, and shared mobility systems. Key contributions include studies on electric vehicles, autonomous systems, and policy frameworks for decarbonization. His work integrates optimization algorithms, agent-based modeling, and real-world case studies to address complex mobility challenges. Recent publications focus on route optimization for cold chain logistics, decarbonization policies, and collaborative truck-robot delivery systems. He actively contributes to conferences like Transportation Research Board and ROADEF, and co-authored books on urban mobility futures and robomobility revolution.

• Atmospheric Dispersion
• Turbulent Flows
• Urban Environmental Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lionel Soulhac is a Professor at INSA Lyon and serves as the Deputy Director of the Laboratoire de Mécanique des Fluides et d’Acoustique (LMFA) . He leads the AIR team (Atmospheric and Industrial Research) and is affiliated with the École Centrale de Lyon . His academic focus lies in the Department of Fluid Mechanics, Acoustics, and Energy (MFAE). Dr. Soulhac’s research emphasizes urban atmospheric dispersion , turbulent flows in complex environments , and numerical modeling of pollutant transport . He has contributed to developing operational models like SIRANE and BUILD , which address air quality and emergency response scenarios in urban and industrial settings. Teaching responsibilities include courses on fluid mechanics, environmental engineering, and pollution dynamics at École Centrale de Lyon and the University of Lyon. Research highlights include studies on concentration fluctuations , vegetation effects in urban canopies , and inverse modeling for source characterization . His work integrates experimental wind tunnel studies and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to assess dispersion patterns and urban microclimates. Recent projects, such as the DIPLOS initiative, focus on pollutant dispersion in street networks and risk assessment methodologies. His contributions bridge academic research with practical applications in environmental safety and urban planning.

Mark Beasleyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Enterprise Risk Management
• Corporate Governance
• Auditing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mark Beasley is the Alan T. Dickson Distinguished Professor of Accounting and Director of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Initiative at North Carolina State University’s Poole College of Management. He specializes in enterprise risk management, corporate governance, auditing, and internal control. His leadership in the ERM Initiative focuses on advancing the discipline through research, executive education, and strategic integration with corporate governance. Education: PhD in Accounting from Michigan State University (1994), BS in Accounting (cum laude) from Auburn University (1982). Professional Roles: Served on COSO’s ERM Advisory Council, chaired the Auditing Section of the American Accounting Association (AAA), and is a former AICPA Technical Manager. His research emphasizes ERM’s role in strategic planning, risk governance, and board oversight. Notable contributions include studies on risk oversight maturity, pandemic risk management, and tax-planning governance. Awards include AAA’s Distinguished Contributions to Accounting Literature Award and being named to NACD’s '100 People to Watch' (2012). Teaching and engagement: A member of NC State’s Academy of Outstanding Teachers, he teaches courses on ERM, auditing, and financial reporting. His work extends to executive education programs for boards and senior executives. Awards: AAA Competitive Manuscript Award, Auditing Section’s Outstanding Educator Award, and multiple teaching recognitions.

Pedro Nardelliمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cyber-physical Systems
• IoT in Energy Systems
• Smart Grids
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Pedro Nardelli is a Full Professor (tenured) of IoT in Energy Systems at the LUT School of Energy Systems, Lappeenranta University of Technology (Finland). He holds a double doctoral degree in electrical engineering from the University of Campinas (Brazil) and communications engineering from the University of Oulu (Finland). As a Docent in Information Processing and Communications Strategies for Energy Systems, he leads research in cyber-physical systems, smart grids, and 6G-enabled energy networks. Research Interests : His work focuses on integrating IoT, AI, and communication technologies into energy systems. Key areas include cyber-physical systems, UAV-enabled networks, sustainable energy management, and cybersecurity in critical infrastructure. He emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to address challenges in the green-digital transition. Projects & Leadership : He is Principal Investigator for projects such as 'Energy-Conscious Operation: Network Efficiency for Wireless Sustainability' (2024–2026) and coordinates the Finnish-Brazilian AI and 5G training program. Past roles include leadership in the 'Hydrogen and Carbon Value Chains in Green Electrification' initiative (2021–2024). Publications : Recent work explores topics like hybrid optimal power flow models, UAV-IRS NOMA systems, and energy-centric analysis. His research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, emphasizing sustainability and resilience in energy networks. Labs & Teams : Leads the IoT Solutions group within LUT's MORE SIM research platform, focusing on simulation-driven innovation for energy systems.

Dulekha Kasturiratneمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Marketing
• Supply Chain Management
• Consumer Behavior
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Dulekha Kasturiratne is a full-time Associate Professor in Marketing at the University of Plymouth's Plymouth Business School (part of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Business). She has been a permanent academic staff member since March 2007 and holds leadership roles such as Programme Manager for BA Marketing (2010–2012), Dissertation Supervisor at undergraduate/postgraduate levels, and PhD supervisor. Her teaching includes modules like 'Introduction to Marketing', 'Marketing Management', and 'Buyer Behaviour & Relationships'. Her research focuses on marketing strategies, supply chain integration, consumer behavior, and sustainable practices within industries like tea, agrifood, and luxury fashion. Notable areas include knowledge governance in supply chains, cultural influences on social media advertising, and innovation-export linkages. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in sustainable consumption and economic growth. Recent publications (2023–2025) explore digital payment strategies for financial inclusion, peer learning in food sharing organizations, and sociocultural factors in Saudi Arabian clothing markets. Her earlier research includes quality improvement in Sri Lankan tea production and ethical consumption dynamics. Dr Kasturiratne actively advises students and engages in professional roles such as Personal Tutor and Placements Tutor, emphasizing practical industry connections. Her academic contributions bridge theoretical marketing concepts with real-world applications in global supply chains and cultural marketing contexts.

Michael Charlesمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computational Sustainability
• Environmental Engineering
• Climate Change
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Michael Charles is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological and Environmental Engineering at Cornell University, holding affiliate status in the American Indian and Indigenous Studies Program (AIISP) and serving as a Faculty Fellow at the Cornell Atkinson Center for Sustainability. He is also a Cornell Provost’s New Faculty Fellow (2024) and an Engaged Faculty Fellow (2024). His research focuses on computational sustainability frameworks, integrating dynamic ecological models with community-centered approaches, particularly through partnerships with Indigenous nations. He advocates for Indigenous rights in UN climate negotiations and emphasizes reciprocity and balance in environmental engineering. Charles earned his B.S. in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (CBE) from Cornell University and his M.S. and Ph.D. in CBE from The Ohio State University. His postdoctoral work at the Newark Earthworks Center analyzed historical ties between Land Grant Universities and Indigenous dispossession. His lab collaborates on projects such as the NORDvik database in Nunavik and participatory system dynamics modeling to address food systems inequities. He advises graduate students Lesedi Kgatla, Parsa Khayatzadeh, and Ashira Mawji, along with undergraduate researchers Pranati Patnam, Peter Thais, and Jeffrey Wang. Key research themes include spatially explicit nature-based solutions, ecosystem services for public health and well-being, and re-evaluating computing’s sustainability via the Food-Energy-Water nexus. His work bridges institutional science with Indigenous knowledge systems, aiming to transform policy and practice through actionable research. Notable awards include the 2025 Community-Engaged Practice and Innovation Award for his impactful collaborations. Advising and advocacy efforts span mentoring Indigenous STEM students and advancing equity in food systems through initiatives like the Chicago convening on racism in food systems. His lab’s partnerships with Attaniuvik, Laval University, and other institutions exemplify his commitment to community-driven science. Future work involves expanding NORDvik’s consultation workshops and deepening system dynamics models that center racial equity in environmental decision-making.

Sonia Baños Caballeroمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Working Capital Management
• Corporate Finance
• SME Financing
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Sonia Baños Caballero is Professor of Financial Economics at the University of Murcia's Faculty of Economics and Business. Her research investigates working capital optimization, SME financing challenges, and corporate financial strategies. She holds a PhD focused on working capital management in Spanish businesses. Key research areas include trade credit dynamics , financial flexibility in SMEs , and debt maturity structures , with emphasis on crisis response strategies. Recent publications (2014-2024) consistently analyze working capital's impact on firm value and SME resilience during economic downturns. Methodologies combine empirical financial data with econometric modeling. She teaches Financial Management courses and integrates digital assessment tools like Socrative for student engagement.

• Healthcare Innovation
• Health Management
• Strategic Leadership
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Rubindhiran Pillay is a faculty member at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) School of Medicine, holding appointments as Professor in General Internal Medicine & Population Science and Senior Scientist at the Center for Clinical and Translational Science. Previously, he served as the Daniel White Jordan Chair and founding Executive Director of the Center for Health Systems Innovation at Oklahoma State University, and as a visiting professor across multiple UAB schools. His academic expertise bridges healthcare innovation, strategic leadership, and entrepreneurship, with a focus on transforming health systems through creativity and technology. PhD in Business Administration, University of Cape Town (2003) MBA in Health Management, University of Cape Town (1997) MD, University of Cape Town (1987) His research explores the intersection of innovation , health leadership , and management capacity in public and private healthcare sectors. Key themes include competency gaps among nursing and hospital managers, work satisfaction dynamics, and strategies for retaining healthcare professionals. His publications span topics like global health informatics , innovation pedagogy , and managed care systems , reflecting a multidisciplinary approach. Notable scientific awards include the Harvard Advanced Leadership Fellowship and founding presidency of the International Society of Healthcare Entrepreneurship Education and Research (ISHEER) . He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Health. Teaching activities include advising PhD students and graduate courses at UAB on business and healthcare topics. Recent grants from the South African Medical Research Council support innovations in gestational diabetes diagnostics and preterm birth prevention.

• Surgery
• Colorectal Surgery
• Proctology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ramazan Kozan is a full-time faculty member in the Department of General Surgery at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine since 2019. His primary affiliations include professional memberships in organizations such as the Turkish Surgical Society, Turkish Society of Colon and Rectal Surgery, and the National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Society. Colorectal Surgery Pelvic Floor Disorders Robotic & Laparoscopic Surgery da Vinci Robotic Console Surgeon His research focuses on surgical interventions for colorectal diseases, pelvic floor disorders, and robotic laparoscopic techniques. He has contributed to the validation of clinical tools and surgical outcomes in colorectal cancer, and his work includes experimental studies on surgical physiology and postoperative complications. The article trends highlight his expertise in colorectal surgery , minimally invasive techniques , and surgical responses to emerging infectious diseases like SARS-CoV-2. His work bridges clinical practice , experimental research , and cross-disciplinary collaboration in surgical innovation. FACS : Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (2023) FEBS-Coloproctology : European Board Qualification in Colorectal Surgery (2024) He has authored over 40 peer-reviewed publications and actively contributes to editorial and review processes in national surgical journals. His certifications include Endoscopy Training from the Turkish Surgical Society and da Vinci Robotic Console Surgeon accreditation.

• Air Transportation
• Queueing Theory
• Simulation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

John F. Shortle is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Systems Engineering and Operations Research at George Mason University (GMU), part of the Volgenau School of Engineering. He specializes in applying queueing theory and stochastic processes to aviation safety, air transportation systems, and energy systems. Shortle has led major research initiatives funded by the FAA, NASA, and the Department of Energy, focusing on improving air traffic safety through advanced simulation and risk analysis techniques. Affiliations: Center for Air Transportation Systems Research (CATSR), GMU Education: PhD (UC Berkeley), MS (UC Berkeley), BS (Harvey Mudd College) Research Interests Shortle’s work emphasizes simulation methodologies, queueing theory applications, and stochastic modeling for critical infrastructure systems. Key areas include: Collision risk analysis in air transportation Aviation safety modeling (e.g., wake turbulence, event tree analysis) Energy systems reliability (e.g., blackout analysis) Autonomous systems validation Publications & Awards He co-authored the widely used textbook Fundamentals of Queueing Theory (5th ed., Wiley, 2018) and holds over 100 peer-reviewed publications. Notable awards include the Daniel H. Wagner Prize (2000) and the Military Operations Research Journal Award (2016). Leadership & Service President, INFORMS Simulation Society (2016–2018) Board Member, Winter Simulation Conference (2023–present) Editorial roles: IEEE Transactions on Reliability , Journal of Probability and Statistical Science Teaching Teaches advanced courses in stochastic processes (OR 645), queueing theory (OR 647), and dynamic systems (SYST 320).