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Frederick A. A. Kingdomمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Perception
• Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience
• Spatial Vision
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Frederick A. A. Kingdom is a Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at McGill University's Faculty of Medicine, focusing on Perception, Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience . His research explores the interplay between early visual feature detection (edges, bars) and intermediate stages forming contours, textures, and surfaces through spatial vision, color vision, stereopsis, texture perception, brightness/lightness perception, and transparency studies . Email: fred.kingdom@mcgill.ca Key research domains include: Perceptual Mechanisms : Lateral inhibition, contrast normalization, spatial bandpass filters, and their role in brightness/lightness perception and illusions like simultaneous brightness contrast. Color Vision : Red-green vs blue-yellow system distribution, chromatic contrast requirements for stereopsis, color-based depth processing limitations, and color-shading effects that parse surfaces vs illumination. Texture Analysis : Detection thresholds for orientation/frequency/contrast modulated textures, co-circularity in texture perception, and texture statistical sensitivity (e.g., kurtosis importance). Shape Processing : Shape-frequency/shape-amplitude aftereffects, global vs local shape coding, and contour inflection adaptation. His work combines psychophysics , fMRI , image processing , and computational modeling to dissect visual system architecture, particularly how color and luminance signals are integrated/separated in early cortical processing.

Jonathan Santoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Developmental Psychology
• Peer Relations
• Child and Adolescent Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jonathan Santo is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), where he serves as Director of the Graduate Developmental Psychology Program and as a faculty member in the Office of Latino/Latin-American Studies. His research explores peer relations, cultural differences in self-esteem, and classroom-level influences on child and adolescent development, with a focus on improving school environments and fostering positive social interactions. ORCA Faculty Fellow His research spans broad areas including Developmental Psychology , Social Support Systems , and Cross-Cultural Peer Dynamics , with specific attention to peer victimization , self-continuity , school climate , and developmental trajectories in Brazilian and Colombian youth . Recent publications analyze topics like hikikomori experiences , friendship security , and HPA axis dysregulation in adolescents. Scientific awards include the ORCA Faculty Fellow recognition. His work often involves longitudinal assessments of peer relationships cross-cultural comparisons (Brazil, Colombia, China, Nigeria, Singapore, U.S.) policy-focused blog posts on family separations and school interventions

Christiana Mavroyiakoumouمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Fluid Dynamics
• Fluid-Structure Interactions
• Vortex Dynamics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Christiana Mavroyiakoumou is a Courant Instructor/Assistant Professor at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, New York University. She specializes in fluid dynamics and fluid-structure interactions, with a focus on vortex dynamics, membrane flutter, and bio-inspired systems. Her research integrates modeling, numerical simulations, and experimental insights to study phenomena such as bird flock formations and fish swimming hydrodynamics. Mavroyiakoumou holds a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan (2022), an M.Sc. from the University of Oxford (2017), and a B.Sc. from Imperial College London (2016). Education: PhD in Applied & Interdisciplinary Mathematics, University of Michigan (2017–2022) MSc in Mathematical Modeling and Scientific Computing, University of Oxford (2016–2017) BSc in Mathematics, Imperial College London (2013–2016) Her research interests span fluid-structure interactions, vortex dynamics, and collective locomotion. She investigates how fluid flows mediate interactions between bodies, such as the aerodynamics of bird formations and the hydrodynamics of flapping foils. Her work bridges theoretical models with experimental observations, contributing to both fundamental science and bio-inspired engineering. Mavroyiakoumou has received prestigious awards including the Joseph B. Keller Fellowship (NYU), Peter Smereka Award (U-M), and ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation (U-M). She actively engages in academic service, organizing conferences and mentoring students. Her teaching experience includes courses on mathematical modeling, differential equations, and algebra at NYU and the University of Michigan. Key Research Themes: Flow-mediated collective behavior and instability mechanisms Vortex wake interactions and their role in locomotion Membrane dynamics in inviscid and viscous flows She collaborates with experimentalists like Leif Ristroph and Jun Zhang at NYU's Applied Math Lab, focusing on experimental validation of theoretical models. Her recent work explores self-amplifying waves in bird formations and the aerodynamic origins of flight coordination.

Kevin Evansمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• American Presidency
• Interbranch Relations
• Institutional Development of the Presidency
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Kevin Evans is an Associate Professor in the Department of Politics and International Relations at Florida International University's Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs. He specializes in American presidency, interbranch relations, and the institutional development of the presidency. His research examines conflict and cooperation between branches of American government, with work published in leading political science journals. Education includes: Ph.D. in Political Science, University of California, Davis (2011) B.A. in Political Science, University of California, Irvine (2005) His research focuses on presidential-congressional dynamics, constitutional challenges in executive actions, and strategic communication through signing statements. Recent work explores how presidents claim credit for legislative accomplishments and navigate institutional boundaries. Evans's publications consistently analyze presidential power dynamics across administrations, with frequent examination of signing statements as tools for credit-claiming and constitutional positioning. His articles demonstrate sustained interest in historical case studies of executive-legislative relations. Awards and honors include: FIU Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching (2018) Morris and Anita Broad Research Fellowship (2015-2016, 2012-2013) SPSA Artinian Travel Award (2016) SIPA Faculty-Student Research Award (2015) He has advised graduate students including Maria I. Gabryszewska (Ph.D.) and Melissa Burgess (M.A.), and serves in departmental leadership roles including Graduate Program Director. Current research examines racial violence in Northern Louisiana through intergenerational family networks.

Zvonimir Dogicمشاهده پروفایل

دانشگاهی

• Self-Assembly of Materials
• Condensed Matter Physics
• Active Matter
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Zvonimir Dogic is a Research Associate Professor of Physics at the Martin A. Fisher School of Physics, Brandeis University. He leads the Dogic Lab, focusing on self-assembly of active and soft materials, with interdisciplinary work spanning statistical mechanics, biochemistry, and biophysics. His research explores how particle shape, chirality, and entropic forces drive emergent structures in colloidal systems and active matter. He holds a PhD from Brandeis University (2001) and has supervised numerous PhD students now in academic and industrial roles. Notable honors include the 2010 Cozzarelli Prize and the 2013 Andor Insight Award for his work on oscillating microtubule bundles. Research interests include active matter dynamics, liquid crystalline phases, and biomimetic systems. Recent work includes studies on microtubule-based active gels, chiral colloids, and self-organized cilia-like structures. His lab collaborates with institutions like Harvard, the Mayo Clinic, and the Francis Crick Institute. Key funding sources include the NSF MRSEC, W.M. Keck Foundation, and NIH. The lab’s YouTube channel and Science Blog posts highlight breakthroughs like self-propelled emulsions and entropy-driven membrane formation.

Kenneth Rossمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Database Systems
• Query Processing
• Query Language Design
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Kenneth Ross is a Professor in the Computer Science Department at Columbia University in New York City. His primary appointment is within the Department of Computer Science, with affiliations including the Foundations of Data Science Committee. His work bridges theoretical database research and practical system implementation. His research focuses on database systems with particular expertise in query processing, query language design, data warehousing, and architecture-sensitive database system design. Additional research spans computational biology, especially analysis of large genomic data sets. Current projects include Linear Algebra Operators in Databases for machine learning workloads and Repeats and Somatic Mutation analysis in genomics. His work consistently addresses the intersection of hardware capabilities and database system design. Ross leads the Database Research Lab at Columbia, which has produced significant work on query optimization, GPU database processing, and hardware-conscious database systems. His recent publications demonstrate strong focus on adapting database systems to modern hardware including GPUs, SIMD processors, and persistent memory. His scientific recognition includes: Packard Foundation Fellowship Sloan Foundation Fellowship NSF Young Investigator Award Distinguished Faculty Teaching Award (2008) Ross actively advises undergraduate engineering students (juniors with last names P-Z) and has taught foundational courses including Introduction to Databases and Programming and Problem Solving for over two decades. His teaching portfolio shows consistent engagement with both theoretical concepts and practical implementation challenges in computer science education.

Brice Kuhlمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Memory
• Cognitive Control
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Brice Kuhl is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Oregon , where he leads the Kuhl Lab. His research focuses on the cognitive neuroscience of memory formation, retrieval, and forgetting , utilizing advanced neuroimaging techniques like fMRI and EEG combined with machine learning algorithms to analyze distributed neural activity patterns. His work explores mechanisms of memory interference resolution , forgetting , and neural representation transformation . Recent publications emphasize spaced learning , temporal memory dynamics , and memory-cognitive control interactions . The lab has received attention for decoding perceptual content from neural activity and reconstructing face images based on brain states. Current lab members include graduate students Anisha Babu , Tongle Cai , and America Romero , alongside postdocs like Soroush Mirjalili and Yoonjung Lee . The lab frequently presents at conferences like CNS and SFN , and maintains active collaborations in memory research and neuroimaging methodology . Notable projects include investigations into hippocampal pattern differentiation and parietal cortex roles in memory . The lab also contributes to open science initiatives with publicly available experimental codes and data .

Nicholas Ruozziمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Machine Learning
• Statistical Inference
• Graphical Models
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Nicholas Ruozzi is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD), affiliated with the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science. His research focuses on machine learning, statistical inference, and probabilistic graphical models, with applications in virtual reality (VR) training, computer vision, and explainable AI. He has contributed to areas such as tractable probabilistic modeling, activity recognition in videos, and user tracking in VR systems. His work often bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications, such as developing algorithms for data privacy in VR training sessions and enhancing deep learning models through hybrid approaches with graphical models. Recent research trends include exploring multimodal interaction, distributionally robust models, and novel instance detection techniques in computer vision. Ruozzi's publications span topics like user identifiability in VR, predictive task guidance in AR, and systematic analysis of device interactions in VR systems. While no specific awards or grants are listed, his contributions reflect a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary applications of machine learning and probabilistic methods.

Mathias Payerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Software Security
• System Security
• Binary Exploitation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mathias Payer is an Associate Professor at EPFL's School of Computer and Communication Sciences (IC), leading the HexHive Laboratory . His work focuses on software security, particularly addressing memory corruption and type violations through binary analysis and compiler-based techniques. He contributes to research in secure system design, fault isolation, and fuzzing methodologies. Current PhD students : Di Bartolomeo Luca, Feng Zhiyao, Hofhammer Florian, Lyu Tao, Mao Philipp Yuxiang, Zhang Chibin, Zheng Han Past EPFL PhD students: Badoux Nicolas Daniel, Bhattacharyya Atri, Hazimeh Ahmad His research explores software security in areas like: Protecting applications from vulnerabilities Binary exploitation and mitigation Compiler-driven security hardening Strong sanitization and privilege separation Memory corruption detection The HexHive group develops tools and frameworks for: Automated fuzz driver generation Gradual compartmentalization State inference for feedback optimization Secure cell architectures Recent publications highlight advancements in: Fuzzing hybrid approaches (e.g., DUMPLING, MendelFuzz) Memory safety validation (QMSan, Pacmem) Compiler-assisted defenses (Gradient, Type++)

Andreas Bauschمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cellular Biophysics
• Molecular Biophysics
• Structural Biology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Andreas Bausch holds the Heinz Nixdorf Endowed Chair of Cell Biophysics at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) within the TUM School of Natural Sciences . His research focuses on cellular biophysics , particularly the mechanical properties of cytoskeletal networks and self-organization mechanisms in biological systems, with applications in biomimetic materials and organoid modeling. Research Areas : Cytoskeletal mechanics, active matter systems, organoid morphogenesis, integrin signaling, synthetic cell models Techniques : Microrheology, in vitro reconstitution, microfluidics, advanced imaging His work has produced over 100 publications in Nature, Science, PNAS , and Physical Review Letters , with recent emphasis on pancreatic cancer organoids and artificial cell membranes . Key findings include: Discovery of topological excitations governing endothelial cell ordering Elucidation of PIP2/PIP3 regulation in integrin phase separation Development of 3D patterned organoid systems for drug screening Major awards include: ERC Synergy Grant (2018) ERC Advanced Grant (2012) ERC Starting Grant (2011) Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences Prize (2014) He serves as founding director of the Center for Functional Protein Assemblies (CPA) since 2015 and teaches biomechanics , biophysics , and protein assemblies at TUM. His lab investigates both fundamental biophysical principles and their medical applications in cancer and cardiovascular systems.

• Environmental Engineering
• Water Treatment
• Wastewater Treatment
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Raed Ahmed Mahmood Al-Juboori serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Built Environment at Aalto University's School of Engineering, specializing in advanced water and wastewater treatment technologies through the Water and Environmental Engineering research group. His work bridges fundamental material science with practical environmental applications. His research interests focus on sustainable solutions for critical water contamination challenges: Development of nanocomposite adsorbents for radioactive wastewater treatment Waste-derived activated carbons from agricultural biomass (banana peels, olive stones, pinewood) Hybrid biological-chemical systems combining enzyme immobilization with adsorption Removal of emerging contaminants including pharmaceuticals, PAHs, and radionuclides Nanomembrane technologies for industrial wastewater streams Circular economy approaches to water treatment material synthesis Analysis of his 2024-2025 publications reveals a consistent emphasis on real-world applicability, with 80% of studies testing materials in actual wastewater matrices rather than synthetic solutions. His work demonstrates particular innovation in valorizing agricultural waste streams while addressing multiple contamination types simultaneously - evidenced by frequent co-occurrence of keywords like 'sustainable', 'real wastewater', and 'characterization' across publications. The research shows strong international collaboration patterns with co-authors from Iraq, Finland, Hungary, and Saudi Arabia. Dr. Al-Juboori maintains active research operations within Aalto University's Water and Environmental Engineering group, where his team develops novel treatment materials with commercialization potential while addressing fundamental questions about contaminant removal mechanisms.

Turan Birolمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Materials Science
• Ferroelectricity
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Turan Birol is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at the University of Minnesota, with a secondary appointment in the School of Physics. He leads the Theoretical Materials Physics Group , focusing on computational materials design to discover exotic condensed matter phenomena. Education: PhD in Physics (Cornell University), Postdoc (Rutgers University) Research Areas: Ferroelectricity, Charge Density Waves, Multiferroics, Strongly Correlated Systems, Kagome Metals His work combines Density Functional Theory with Dynamical Mean Field Theory to study materials like perovskites, layered antiperovskites, and 2D/3D compounds. Recent projects include Office of Naval Research -funded ferroelectric design and NSF Discovery File -featured transparent conductors. Scientific contributions include 15+ recent articles on topics spanning structural chirality in superconductors, strain-tuned magnetism, and catalytic resonance theory. Former advisees include PhD graduates in Physics and Materials Science.

• Programming Languages
• Formal Methods
• Software Engineering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Alexander Summers is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Science , University of British Columbia . He joined UBC in March 2020 after serving as a Senior Researcher (Oberassistent) at ETH Zurich from 2014-2020. His research bridges Programming Languages , Formal Methods , and Software Engineering , with a focus on automated verification tools for heap-based and concurrent programs. MSc Joint Mathematics and Computer Science, Imperial College London (2004) PhD Computer Science, Imperial College London (2009) Postdoc, ETH Zurich (2009-2014) Summers leads the Prusti Project , developing deductive verification tools for Rust, and contributes to the Viper Project for intermediate verification languages. His work addresses challenges in: Memory safety and concurrency verification Ownership models and aliasing control Automated reasoning with SMT solvers Resource-oriented programming specifications Debugging verification condition quantifiers Formal validation of verification infrastructure His research has been recognized with a Amazon Research Award and ACM SIGPLAN Distinguished Paper Awards . He teaches courses like Advanced Software Engineering and Program Verifiers and Program Verification , and supervises graduate students in formal verification and Rust-related research.

Eduardo Pereyraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Multiphase Flow
• Flow Assurance
• Artificial Lift
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Eduardo Pereyra is a Professor in the McDougall School of Petroleum Engineering at The University of Tulsa, where he serves as Associate Director for the Tulsa Fluid Flow Projects (TUFFP) and the Horizontal Wells Artificial Lift Project (TUHWALP) . His academic career spans theoretical and applied research in multiphase flow, flow assurance, artificial lift systems, and separation technologies. Education: Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Petroleum Engineering from The University of Tulsa; Dual B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and Systems Engineering from the University of Los Andes, Venezuela Pereyra’s research focuses on multiphase flow dynamics , particularly in gas-liquid and oil-water systems. His work addresses critical challenges such as slug flow mitigation , downhole separator efficiency , and ESP motor cooling , leveraging computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and experimental validation. Recent publications emphasize inclined pipe flows , severe slugging mitigation , and plunger lift optimization . Pereyra has received multiple accolades, including the 2023 SPE Production and Operations Award and the 2022 Kermit Brown Outstanding Teacher Award . His contributions to multiphase flow modeling have been recognized through the 2021 Zelimir Schmidt Outstanding Researcher Award . He actively collaborates with industry partners through TUFFP and TUHWALP, directing projects like the Horizontal Wells Artificial Lift Initiative .

Benoît Mahaultمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Nonequilibrium Statistical Mechanics
• Active Matter
• Living Matter Physics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Benoît Mahault serves as a Group Leader and Researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization (Göttingen, Germany) within the Department of Living Matter Physics, where he directs the Motile active matter research group. His work bridges theoretical physics and biological complexity through nonequilibrium statistical mechanics. His academic background includes a Ph.D. from Université Paris-Saclay (2018) under Hugues Chaté, followed by a postdoctoral position at the University of Tokyo in Prof. Masaki Sano's group. He joined the Max Planck Institute in 2019 as a postdoc and was promoted to Group Leader in 2021. Dr. Mahault's research centers on emergent self-organization in active matter systems , with focus areas including: Transition mechanisms to collective motion Bose-Einstein-like condensation via motility inhibition Topological defect dynamics in active nematics Navigation strategies for microswimmers in complex environments His theoretical framework reveals universal principles governing both synthetic and biological active systems. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2022–2025) shows a cohesive trajectory exploring nonreciprocal interactions , quorum sensing , and energy-accuracy tradeoffs in active matter. Key themes include phase separation in driven mixtures, defect-mediated pattern formation, and hydrodynamic optimization of microswimmer locomotion—demonstrating consistent innovation at the physics-biology interface. The Motile active matter group employs advanced theoretical modeling to dissect self-organization principles, contributing foundational insights through collaborations with experimental teams at the Max Planck Institute. Current projects investigate non-equilibrium steady states in confined active systems and topological constraints in collective navigation.