جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Justus Bognerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Microservices
• Artificial Intelligence
• Software Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Justus Bogner is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, affiliated with the Software and Sustainability (S2) department and the Network Institute. His research focuses on microservices architecture, AI/ML system sustainability, and software engineering practices. He teaches courses like Service Oriented Design and Software Design. Research Interests: Bogner’s work explores the intersection of AI and sustainable software engineering, including energy-efficient microservices, explainable AI (XAI), and MLOps architectures. He emphasizes empirical studies, systematic mappings, and controlled experiments to address challenges in software quality, design patterns, and trade-offs between performance and environmental impact. Awards: Best Presentation Award (2021) Distinguished Artifact Award (2024) Distinguished Artifact Award (2024) Distinguished Paper Award (2024) Grants/Advising: His work has been supported by grants focusing on empirical software engineering and sustainable AI. He collaborates on datasets analyzing technical debt in AI systems and green AI practices.

Kerstin Bunteمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence
• XAI (Explainable Artificial Intelligence)
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Kerstin Bunte is a Professor of Machine Learning for interdisciplinary data analysis at the University of Groningen, affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the Bernoulli Institute's Intelligent Systems Group. She holds an Honorary Fellowship at the University of Birmingham and leads the Intelligent Systems Group. Her research focuses on interpretable machine learning, interdisciplinary applications (e.g., astrophysics and biomedical data), and visualization techniques. Research Interests: - Machine Learning - Artificial Intelligence - Explainable AI (XAI) - Interpretable Models - Dimensionality Reduction - Data Visualization - Astrophysical Data Analysis - Medical Imaging Awards & Grants: - DSSC XS funding (2023) - NWO VIDI grant (2020) - Rosalind Franklin Fellowship (2016–present) Advising & Students: Supervised PhD students include Elisa Oostwal, Janis Norden, Matteo Marcantoni, and Petra Awad. Research spans topics like tumor segmentation in medical imaging, astrophysical structure detection, and autonomous navigation systems. Labs & Collaborations: Leads the Intelligent Systems Group, collaborating with institutions like the University of Birmingham and the University of Warwick. Work involves interdisciplinary projects combining machine learning with astronomy, biomedical sciences, and robotics.

• Cell Biology
• Cardiovascular Research
• Platelet Adhesion
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Patricia Post-Nievelstein is an Assistant Professor at University College Utrecht, part of Utrecht University in the Netherlands. She has been affiliated with University College Utrecht since 2001, initially serving as a tutor (2001-2003), then as a tutor/science laboratory coordinator and biology instructor (2003-2013), Head tutor/instructor (2013-July 2019), and since August 2019 as tutor/instructor/chair of the Admissions Board. Her educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in General Biology (1980) and Master's degree (1983) from State University Utrecht, with research focuses on Plant Ecology and Human and Animal Cell Biology (ultrastructural analysis). She completed a minor in Endocrinology, obtained her higher level secondary school teaching qualification, and earned her PhD from the Department of Hematology, Faculty of Medicine at State University Utrecht in 1988. Dr. Post-Nievelstein's research spans cardiovascular science, cell biology, and hematology, with particular expertise in platelet adhesion mechanisms, atherosclerosis development, and lipoprotein accumulation in vascular tissues. Her work often employs advanced microscopy techniques to examine cellular ultrastructure. She has maintained scholarly activity from the 1980s through the 2000s, with publications appearing in journals such as Blood, Atherosclerosis, and the American Journal of Physiology. Her publication history demonstrates a clear trajectory from fundamental studies of platelet adhesion mechanisms to investigations of pathological processes in cardiovascular disease, particularly examining how lipoproteins accumulate in vascular tissues under various conditions. Her research shows consistent collaboration with prominent researchers like J.J. Sixma and J.S. Frank. At University College Utrecht, she teaches 'Human and Animal Biology' (UCSCIBIO13) and 'Human and Animal Physiology' (UCSCIBIO23). Her office hours are structured around teaching commitments, with specific availability patterns during regular UCU semesters. She is physically present on campus on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, while working off-campus on most Wednesdays and Fridays.

• Adolescent Psychology
• Clinical Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. William W. Hale III is an Associate Professor at Utrecht University's Department of Youth and Family within the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences. With a clinical psychology background, his work focuses on adolescent anxiety, depression, and the impact of peer/parental behaviors. He obtained his Ph.D. in Biological Psychiatry (1997) from the University of Groningen and an MA in Clinical Psychology (1993) from Utrecht University. Research Interests: Hale's research examines adolescent mental health through nonverbal behavior analysis, expressed emotion dynamics, and environmental determinants of anxiety/depression. His work spans longitudinal studies on identity formation, parent-adolescent conflict, and cross-cultural psychometric analyses. Scientific Contributions: Recent studies include adolescent anxiety trajectories, separation anxiety in clinical populations, and cultural influences on youth well-being. His publications emphasize parental and peer interactions, self-concept clarity, and DSM-5 anxiety measurement tools. Grants & Collaborations: Hale has secured €100K–€300K grants from ZonMw and NWO, focusing on therapy improvement and developmental pathways. He co-chairs the CONAMORE longitudinal study and has been a visiting professor at the University of Jaen, Spain.

Erika Tsingosمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computational Biology
• Animal Developmental Biology
• Multiscale Modeling
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Erika Tsingos serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Theoretical Biology and Bioinformatics at Utrecht University's Faculty of Science. She leads the Computational Animal Development Group focusing on computational approaches to developmental biology questions. Her research spans animal developmental biology with emphasis on Computer modeling of cell fate decisions Pattern formation in tissues Cell migration mechanics Thymus development and leukemogenesis C. elegans developmental precision She employs diverse modeling approaches including ordinary differential equations and multiscale cell-based models using cellular Potts or center-based formalisms. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals strong focus on computational modeling of developmental processes, particularly examining extracellular matrix effects on cell migration, thymic niche architecture in leukemia development, and precise cell fate specification in C. elegans. Her work consistently bridges computational modeling with experimental validation through collaborations. Scientific recognition includes: NWO grant VI.Veni.222.323 for research on extracellular matrix effects on cell migration Dr. Tsingos actively mentors the next generation of computational biologists through supervision of postdoctoral researchers and students. Current team members include Benjamin Planterose Jiménez (post-doc modeling C. elegans development), Saber Shakibi (post-doc developing hybrid migration models), and Nikki Landzaat (Master's student studying mesoderm cell state transitions). Former students include Bidayatul Masulah (Master's in Applied Mathematics) and Heleen van Osch (bachelor researcher). Her research group operates within Utrecht University's Department of Theoretical Biology and Bioinformatics, collaborating extensively with the Ten Tusscher group and experimental labs. Current projects investigate how extracellular matrix affects cell migration phenotypes in cancer and the molecular control mechanisms behind C. elegans' precise cell division patterns.

• Dutch Linguistics
• Language Acquisition
• Theoretical Linguistics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Caitlin Meyer is an Assistant Professor of Dutch Linguistics at the Faculty of Humanities, University of Amsterdam (UVA), specializing in language acquisition and theoretical linguistics. Her research focuses on syntactic development, numerical cognition, and pragmatic particle usage in Dutch, with significant contributions to understanding verb clusters and ordinal number acquisition. Education: PhD in Linguistics from UVA Research: Language acquisition, Dutch syntax, cognitive development, experimental linguistics Collaborations: Engaged with Leiden University Centre for Linguistics (LUCL) for interdisciplinary research Her recent publications analyze Dutch verb cluster acquisition (2015-2020), ordinal number learning strategies (2016-2021), and pragmatic particle development (2017). She employs experimental methods and cross-linguistic comparisons in her work, leveraging LUCL's Phonetics, EEG, and Eye-tracking labs. While no formal awards are listed in this dataset, her research has been published in key academic outlets. She contributes to teaching through formal programs at University of Amsterdam and participates in LUCL's educational initiatives.

• Dynamical Systems
• Partial Differential Equations
• Pharmacology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Vivi Rottschäfer is an Associate Professor in the Analysis and Dynamical Systems group at the Mathematical Institute, Leiden University , and holds a Professor position by special appointment in Industrial Mathematics at the Korteweg-de Vries Institute for Mathematics, University of Amsterdam. Her research focuses on Dynamical Systems , Partial Differential Equations , and their applications in Pharmacology , Health , and Ecology . She develops mathematical models for drug distribution in the brain, ecological pattern formation, and industrial problems, with a particular interest in blow-up phenomena , pattern dynamics , and multi-scale modeling . Recent publications (2025-2020) span cellular communication optimization , nanomaterial toxicokinetics , neural feedback dynamics , and ecosystem resilience . Her work often bridges pure mathematical analysis with real-world challenges, including collaborations in receptor theory , drug development , and environmental toxicology . She organizes major conferences like the International Congress on Industrial and Applied Mathematics (ICIAM 2027) and the Study Group Mathematics with Industry , and has taught advanced courses on Bifurcation Theory , Perturbation Methods , and Dynamical Systems since 2010.

• Urban Media Engagement
• Social Media Use
• Identity Construction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anne van Eldik is a Researcher and External PhD candidate at Erasmus University Rotterdam, affiliated with the Department of Media and Communication within the Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication. Her research focuses on urban media engagement, particularly how young people construct urban identities through creative media use. She is part of the Erasmus Research Center for Media, Communication & Culture and the Erasmus Initiative Vital Cities and Citizens. Van Eldik holds a Bachelor’s in English Language & Culture (American Studies) from Radboud University Nijmegen (2014), followed by a Master’s in Media, Culture & Society (2015) and a Research Master’s in Sociology of Culture, Media and the Arts (2016) from Erasmus University Rotterdam. Her master’s theses explored social media norms on Mobile Instant Messaging platforms and social media use during international students’ adaptation in the Netherlands. Her research interests include social media’s role in identity formation, youth culture, media literacy, and urban studies. Key projects analyze how adolescents use platforms like YouTube and Instagram to express local identity in super-diverse cities like Rotterdam. She has investigated influencers’ content, peer coaching for refugee youth, and the interplay between digital media and urban belonging. Van Eldik’s work bridges media studies and urban sociology, emphasizing participatory media practices. She has presented at international conferences and published on topics ranging from urban identity construction to the socio-cultural impacts of digital media. No scientific awards are listed, though her research has been widely disseminated through academic and public channels.

Mark Thompsonمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• History
• Cultural Studies
• Humanities
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Mark L. Thompson is a Senior Lecturer in American Studies at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Arts. His research focuses on Colonial America, the American Revolution, the Early American Republic, the US South, and the early modern Atlantic World. He has expertise in History, Cultural Studies, and Multidisciplinary Humanities. Key research interests include the study of ethnicity, national identity, and race in colonial contexts. Thompson has published extensively on topics such as the Delaware Valley's colonial history, settler colonialism, and historical methodology. His work has been featured in journals like Pennsylvania History and De Halve Maen . He has contributed to public engagement through podcasts like American Rambler and media commentary on issues such as racial language in American history. Thompson has secured grants, including one highlighted in RUG and NWO news briefs, supporting his research. His teaching and research are centered at the Research Centre for the Study of Democratic Cultures and Politics (DemCP). Office location: Room 1315.0310 in Groningen.

Simon Otjesمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Political Science
• Political Parties
• Party Systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Simon Otjes is a Researcher at the University of Groningen, affiliated with the Documentation Centre Dutch Political Parties (DNPP) within the Faculty of Law, Public Trust and Public Law. His work focuses on political conflict patterns, party systems, parliamentary behavior, and European/Dutch party politics. He holds a PhD in Political Science (Leiden University, 2011) and has held roles at Leiden University, the Dutch Greens' headquarters, and the Institute of Public Administration. Education : PhD in Political Science (2011), Leiden University MPhil in Political Science (cum laude, 2008), Leiden University Master of Arts in Philosophy of Social Sciences (2008), Leiden University Research Interests : Comparative politics, party systems, parliamentary behavior, voting behavior, interest groups, and political methodology. His work bridges academic research and public discourse, analyzing ideological divides, electoral dynamics, and institutional accountability. Key Trends in Publications : Recent work examines new party emergence, populist victories, party-interest group relationships, and European foreign policy ideologies. His articles emphasize the interplay between voter dissatisfaction and political system adaptation.

Antonia Bosanquetمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Islamic History
• Middle Eastern History
• Mediterranean History
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Antonia Bosanquet is an Assistant Professor in Ancient History at the Department of History and Art History within the Faculty of Humanities at Utrecht University. She specializes in the history of the Middle East and the Islamic Mediterranean, with particular focus on early Islamic North Africa (Maghrib) and religious diversity in the early Islamic Empire. Her research bridges historical, legal, and religious studies perspectives. Dr. Bosanquet's research interests center on the Islamication of the Maghrib during the 8th and 9th centuries, examining migration patterns, knowledge networks, economic development, and sectarian Islam in the integration of Tunisia, Algeria, and western Libya into the Islamic Empire. She has extensive expertise in legal texts from the early Islamic West and their relevance for understanding social change. Her earlier work focused on the regulation of Jews and Christians living under Muslim rule from the 7th to 14th centuries, with particular attention to space, religious hierarchy, and interreligious relations. Her scholarly output reveals consistent engagement with religious diversity in early Islamic societies, legal history, and the formation of religious identity in North Africa. She has made significant contributions to understanding the complex religious landscape of early Islamic Ifrīqiya, challenging simplistic narratives of religious homogeneity. Her work often examines how demographic configurations and political contexts shaped religious discourse and identity formation. Dr. Bosanquet has co-organized several international conferences on the Islamic West between 2020 and 2023 and has served as guest editor for special journal issues focusing on Umayyad studies and sacralization practices. Her collaborative work demonstrates strong engagement with the international scholarly community in Islamic and Mediterranean studies. Her expertise extends to Digital Humanities and Arabic language, supporting her textual analysis of primary sources. Dr. Bosanquet's approach integrates historical, legal, and spatial analysis to understand the complex religious and social dynamics of early Islamic societies, with particular attention to how religious minorities were positioned within Islamic legal frameworks.

Roselinde van der Wielمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Social Demography
• Family Demography
• Migration Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Roselinde van der Wiel serves as an Assistant Professor of Social Demography within the Department of Demography at the Faculty of Spatial Sciences, University of Groningen. Her academic profile demonstrates a strong commitment to advancing demographic research with particular emphasis on family structures and their societal implications. As an active board member of the Dutch Demographic Society, she contributes significantly to the national demographic community. Her research expertise centers on the intricate relationships between family complexity, migration patterns, and economic outcomes. Dr. van der Wiel has made substantial contributions to understanding how previous relationships, children from former partnerships, and repartnering influence major life transitions including cohabitation, migration decisions, and labor market participation. Her work frequently examines gender differences in these processes and employs sophisticated longitudinal methodologies to track family dynamics over time. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a cohesive research trajectory focused on the interplay between family structure and spatial mobility. A consistent theme across her work is how pre-existing family ties shape critical life decisions, with particular attention to how these dynamics vary across different social contexts and national settings. Her research increasingly incorporates cross-national comparative elements to identify universal patterns and context-specific variations. GUF-100 Prize (July 2016) NIDI-NVD thesis award (November 23, 2016) Dr. van der Wiel plays a key role in the ERC Advanced Grant project 'Family ties that bind,' led by Clara H. Mulder, which investigates how family networks influence migration behavior and labor market outcomes. Her academic service extends to peer review activities for journals including the Journal of Family Studies, and she regularly presents her research at international conferences. Media outlets have featured her expertise on how previous relationships and children impact new romantic partnerships, demonstrating the societal relevance of her work. As part of the Department of Demography at Groningen, she collaborates with an international network of researchers on family demography. Her research group maintains strong connections with demographic institutions across Europe and participates in various interdisciplinary initiatives examining the demographic dimensions of social change. She has organized academic events including the Symposium with valedictory lecture of Leo van Wissen in 2024, further cementing her role in the academic community.

D.J. Huismanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Geoarchaeology
• Soil Micromorphology
• Archaeometry
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. D.J. (Hans) Huisman is a Professor of Geoarchaeology and Archaeometry at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Arts. He holds additional roles as Senior Researcher at the Rijksdienst voor Cultureel Erfgoed (Amersfoort) and serves on editorial boards for the Journal of Archaeological Science and the Netherlands Isotope GEochemistry Laboratory (NIGEL). His research focuses on geoarchaeological methods, soil micromorphology, and archaeological heritage management, particularly in prehistoric landscapes and submerged environments. Recent work includes studies on Roman metalworking yards, Mesolithic hearth features, and the application of geophysical techniques for landscape analysis. His publications span experimental archaeology, material analysis, and ethical debates in archaeology. Research interests include the integration of micromorphological analysis with archaeological interpretation, the impact of environmental processes on site formation, and the role of interdisciplinary approaches in understanding prehistoric human-environment interactions. He has collaborated on projects such as the 'Finding Suitable Grounds' initiative exploring submerged Neolithic landscapes. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to sustainable management of cultural heritage and terrestrial ecosystems. Key projects: Magnetometer mapping of drowned prehistoric landscapes, ant nest morphology studies, and Roman metallurgy analysis External roles: Editorial board member and senior researcher in cultural heritage institutions Publications: 43+ peer-reviewed articles, datasets on prehistoric glass, and contributions to archaeological methodology debates

Judith Paridaenمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Cell Biology
• Developmental Biology
• Neurosciences
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Judith Paridaen is a Scientific Coordinator at the CogniGron initiative within the Faculty of Science and Engineering at the University of Groningen. She holds a PhD from Utrecht University (2009) and completed postdoctoral research at the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics in Dresden. Her work focuses on neural stem cell biology , investigating how stem cells make division and fate decisions during brain development using zebrafish and mouse models. Research interests include: Asymmetric cell division mechanisms Role of subcellular structures (centrosomes, cilia) in neurogenesis Stem cell fate decisions in developing and adult tissues Single-cell genomics and lineage tracing techniques Key achievements include: Rosalind Franklin Fellowship (2016) NWO-Vidi Grant (2017) Member of Young Academy Groningen (2019) Teaching responsibilities include coordinating the Current Themes in Healthy Ageing course and supervising research projects in M.Sc. programs. Her lab actively seeks motivated students for collaborative research projects.

• Animal Behaviour
• Animal Cognition
• Bird Song
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Katharina Riebel is an Associate Professor at the Institute of Biology Leiden (IBL) within Leiden University, specializing in animal behavior, cognition, and vocal learning. Her work bridges evolutionary biology and experimental psychology, focusing on sexual selection and multimodal signaling in birds. Her research explores how phenotypic plasticity and learning shape mating signals and preferences, with a particular emphasis on acoustic communication cultural transmission in songbirds urban ecological impacts on avian acoustics . She has contributed to foundational studies in bird song, including temporal variation in song structure and cultural evolution. Recent work, such as the 2019 publication on Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution , examines multimodal percepts in mating signals. Her 2004 Journal of Avian Biology paper quantified trill-flourish dynamics in chaffinch song. Scientific awards include the Human Frontier Science Program award (2016) . She advises PhD candidates like Jiangnan Sun and former advisee Jing Wei .