جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Guitar Chamber Music
• Historical Performance Practices
• Baroque Music
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Toby Carr is a Professorial Staff member at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, specializing in guitar chamber music and historical performance practices. He holds a prominent role in the Department of Music, focusing on training the next generation of musicians through creative collaboration. Education: Toby studied guitar at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance with Graham Devine, and later pursued postgraduate studies at Guildhall School of Music & Drama under Robert Brightmore, David Miller, and William Carter. Research and Performance: Known for his versatility as a lutenist and guitarist, Carr collaborates with leading period instrument groups (e.g., Academy of Ancient Music, English Concert) and modern ensembles. His expertise in Baroque and Classical repertoires includes solo, continuo, and song accompaniment work. A notable 2022 release, Battle Cry: She Speaks with mezzo-soprano Helen Charlston, received acclaim for its 'sensuous and vivid' performances. Teaching and Mentorship: As a professor, Carr emphasizes collaborative creativity in chamber music and early music performance practices, mentoring students in both technical and interpretive aspects of historical instruments.

Tinko Eftimovمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Optical Fibers
• Fiber Optic Sensors
• Sensor Interrogation Instrumentation
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Tinko Eftimov is a distinguished academic with a career spanning multiple institutions, including Sofia University, the Technical University of Sofia, Helsinki University of Technology, and the University of Quebec at Outaouais (UQO). He holds a B.S. and M.S. in Engineering Physics from Sofia University and a Ph.D. in Physics from the Technical University of Sofia. His academic roles include Professorships at the Faculty of Physics (Sofia University, 2006–2016) and UQO (2002–2005), alongside researcher and postdoctoral positions. His work focuses on optical fibers, fiber optic sensors, fluorescence studies, and luminescent materials. Education: B.S./M.S. in Engineering Physics, Department of Quantum Electronics, Faculty of Physics, Sofia University (1982) Ph.D. in Physics, Applied Physics Department, Technical University of Sofia (1989) Research interests center on polarization matrix methods, optical fiber components, sensor instrumentation, and the application of smartphone-based technologies for spectral and luminescence analysis. His recent work explores luminescent materials for optical tags, smartphone-readable sensors, and affordable spectral measurement systems. Publications highlight advancements in fiber optic current sensors, phosphorescent temperature sensors, and biosensors for medical diagnostics. His contributions span material synthesis, sensor design, and interdisciplinary applications in food, environmental, and biomedical analysis. Ongoing work emphasizes low-cost, field-deployable optical systems. Notably, his research bridges fundamental physics with practical sensor technologies, addressing challenges in environmental monitoring, food quality assessment, and medical diagnostics. His labs have developed portable sensor platforms using long-period gratings and smartphone integration, enhancing accessibility in resource-limited settings.

Zulay Diney Pardo Boteroمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Chemistry of Low-Dimensional Materials
• Nanotechnology
• Organic Chemistry
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Dra. Zulay Diney Pardo Botero is an Instrumental Scientist and currently serves as the Responsible for the NMR Lab and Chemical Facilities for Molecular Analysis and Characterization at IMDEA Nanociencia. She also manages the implementation of a Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2015) at the Nanomaterials Characterization Service under Prof. Emilio M. Pérez. Her research focuses on the Chemistry of Low-Dimensional Materials and the development of ultrafast NMR pulse sequences for real-time monitoring of organic reactions. Education: B.S. in Chemistry (2006), Universidad del Valle, Colombia M.S. in Organic Synthesis (2009), Universidad Complutense de Madrid Ph.D. (2014), Universidad Complutense de Madrid Her work includes a visiting scholar period at the Weizmann Institute of Science (2010) under Prof. Lucio Frydman. She joined IMDEA Nanociencia in 2016 and collaborates with Prof. Antonio Herrera and Roberto Martínez-Álvarez on NMR methodologies. Her expertise spans nanomaterial characterization, analytical chemistry, and quality systems in research laboratories.

• Linguistics
• Literary Studies
• Cultural Management
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Alejandro S Veiga Rodriguez is a University Professor at the Universidade de Santiago de Compostela, affiliated with the Department of Spanish Philology. His research focuses on contrastive literary and linguistic digital content across German, Spanish, Galician, and English. He teaches courses such as Academic and Divulgative Writing and Oratory Practices and Spanish for Cultural Management in the Cultural Management Degree and Master's in Cultural Services programs. His teaching responsibilities include instrumental linguistic knowledge modules and text production for cultural management at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Current academic activities span the 2022/2023 to 2026/2027 academic years, though no specific tutoring hours are listed for the selected period. Research interests emphasize digital humanities applications in multilingual literary analysis and cultural management education. No specific awards or grants are documented in the provided information.

Michael Everestمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Physical Chemistry
• Spectroscopy Techniques
• Analytical Chemistry
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Michael Everest, Ph.D., is a Professor of Chemistry at Westmont College. His research focuses on physical chemistry, particularly the application of lasers and spectroscopic techniques such as cavity ring-down spectroscopy. He holds a doctorate from Stanford University and previously taught at George Fox University before joining Westmont in 2011. Education: Bachelor's degree from Wheaton College Doctorate in Chemistry from Stanford University Research interests include molecular spectroscopy, surface chemistry, and the development of analytical methods for studying materials. His work spans topics like polymer structure analysis, environmental toxicity of plants, and the adsorption behaviors of biomolecules. Publications highlight advancements in spectroscopic instrumentation and applications in material science, toxicology, and chemical education. Recent articles emphasize cavity ring-down techniques and their utility in studying complex chemical systems. Awards include the 2016 Outstanding Teaching Award from Westmont’s Division of Natural and Behavioral Sciences. His grants include funding from the American Chemical Society’s Petroleum Research Fund. Advising and grants reflect a commitment to both research innovation and pedagogical excellence. He collaborates on projects involving functionalized materials and environmental chemistry. His lab focuses on advancing optical and surface analytical methods.

• Urban and Administrative History of East Central Europe
• History of National Minorities
• Jewish History in Eastern Europe
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PD Dr. Heidi Hein-Kircher is a Senior Lecturer in History at Philipps-Universität Marburg and Head of Subproject A06 at the Herder Institute. Her academic journey includes a PhD from Heinrich Heine University (2000) and Habilitation at Marburg (2018). She has held roles such as Professor for History and its Didactics at the University of Wuppertal (2017–2020), Head of the Science Forum at the Herder Institute (since 2009), and Research Assistant at multiple institutions. Her research focuses on East Central Europe, including urban history, national minorities, Jewish history, and security studies. Her key publications include studies on Lviv’s municipal politics under the Habsburg Empire, bulwark myths in East European societies, and Polish-German memory culture. She co-edited 'Rampart Nations' (2019) and the 'Journal for Research on East Central Europe'. Awards include scholarships from the Konrad Adenauer Foundation and the German Historical Institute in Warsaw. Hein-Kircher’s work bridges historical analysis with contemporary issues, emphasizing transnational and comparative perspectives. She has held leadership roles in professional associations, including the German Association for East European Studies and the Association of Eastern European Historians.

Emily Riceمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Astrophysics
• Stellar Astrophysics
• Brown Dwarfs
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Emily Rice is an Associate Professor of Astrophysics at Macaulay Honors College, CUNY, and holds affiliations with the CUNY Graduate Center's Physics Ph.D. Program and the American Museum of Natural History. She earned her Ph.D. in Astronomy & Astrophysics from UCLA and B.A. degrees in Physics & Astronomy and German from the University of Pittsburgh. Her research focuses on low-mass stars, brown dwarfs, and exoplanet atmospheres, with a team-based approach through the BDNYC group. She co-authored over 40 publications and an introductory astronomy lab manual, emphasizing inquiry-based learning for non-science majors. Dr. Rice is also a prominent science communicator, organizing Astronomy on Tap events globally, contributing to the STARtorialist blog, and producing science parody videos. Her work bridges cutting-edge astrophysics with public engagement. Education: Ph.D. in Astronomy & Astrophysics, UCLA Bachelor’s degrees in Physics & Astronomy and German, University of Pittsburgh Research Interests: Dr. Rice’s research combines observational data (e.g., spectra from Spitzer, GPI) with atmospheric modeling to study brown dwarfs and exoplanets. Her BDNYC team investigates stellar kinematics, age-activity relations, and substellar atmospheres, supported by NASA/NSF grants. Recent work includes analyzing rotation periods of M dwarfs and turbulent exoplanet atmospheres using Gaia and SDSS data. Outreach & Teaching: Astronomy on Tap: Bar-based events blending science talks and entertainment STARtorialist: Astronomy fashion blog linking pop culture to science Co-author of Astronomy Labs: A Concept Oriented Approach , a modular lab manual for non-majors Grants & Funding: Funding from NASA and National Science Foundation supports her work on brown dwarf dynamics and exoplanet characterization through the BDNYC collaboration. Labs & Teams: Leads the Brown Dwarfs in New York City (BDNYC) group, co-led with Prof. Kelle Cruz and Dr. Jackie Faherty, focusing on low-mass stellar objects and exoplanetary atmospheres.

Maria Céu Cortezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sustainable Finance
• Climate Finance
• Portfolio Management
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Maria Céu Cortez is a Full Professor in the Management Department at the School of Economics and Management, University of Minho, where she currently serves as President of the School Council. Her academic leadership includes former roles as Director of the PhD in Business Administration, Director of the Management Department, and Director of Masters programs in Finance and Management. She teaches core finance courses across bachelor's and master's programs including Investments and Portfolio Management, Sustainable Finance, and Research Methods. Her research centers on Sustainable Finance and Climate Finance , with specialized expertise in portfolio performance evaluation of green investments. Key focus areas include: Environmental impact of green bond issuers Comparative analysis of SRI labeling schemes Climate risk effects on sustainable portfolios Behavioral aspects of retail SRI adoption Crisis-period performance of sustainable assets Her work bridges academic rigor with practical regulatory implications, particularly regarding sustainability certifications. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2015-2024) reveals consistent thematic progression toward climate finance, with increasing emphasis on regulatory frameworks for sustainability labeling and empirical validation of green investment performance across asset classes. Her research demonstrates methodological sophistication through conditional performance models applied to European markets during financial crises. Professor Cortez actively contributes to the academic community as Associate Editor of the European Journal of Finance and serves on external evaluation committees for the Portuguese Accreditation Agency for Higher Education (A3ES). Her current research involves three externally funded projects examining sustainability labeling mechanisms in Europe, funded by Institut Louis Bachelier, Labex MME-DII, and Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia. These projects analyze the interplay between public and private entities in developing sustainability certifications and address information asymmetries in financial regulation.

Arlen F. Chaseمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Anthropological Archaeology
• Complexity
• Urbanism
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Arlen F. Chase is a Professor of Anthropology at the University of Houston within the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences. Previously, he held faculty and administrative positions at the University of Central Florida (1984–2016), University of Nevada, Las Vegas (2016–2019), and Pomona College (2019–2023). A leading Maya archaeologist, he has co-directed excavations at Caracol, Belize, since 1985, focusing on urbanism, complexity, and human-nature interactions. PhD in Anthropology, University of Pennsylvania (1983) BA in Anthropology, University of Pennsylvania (1975) His research spans: Anthropological Archaeology Maya Civilization studies Remote Sensing (LiDAR) applications Sustainability and environmental adaptation Archaeological method and theory Settlement analysis Recent publications emphasize LiDAR-driven urban studies, Maya economic systems, isotopic analysis of mobility, and environmental resilience. His work at Caracol, a Classic Maya city with a population of 100,000 at CE 650, has redefined understandings of ancient urbanism. Scientific recognition includes: Pegasus Professor, University of Central Florida (2007) He has mentored students through field programs at Caracol since the 1970s and contributed to media outreach via documentaries on PBS, National Geographic, NOVA, and CBS.

Henri Lazarofمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Contemporary Music Composition
• Orchestral Music
• Chamber Music
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Henri Lazarof (1932-2013) was a distinguished composer and music educator, serving as Professor of Music at UCLA from 1962 until his retirement in 1987, later becoming Professor Emeritus. He held dual roles as an academic and creator, actively composing over 126 works including symphonies, concertos, and chamber pieces. His career spanned collaborations with global ensembles like the Berlin Philharmonic and Utah Symphony, earning accolades such as the Prince Rainier Prize and a Grammy nomination. Education: Began studies in Sofia, Bulgaria, and Tel Aviv, Israel Studied under Paul Ben-Haim and Goffredo Petrassi MFA in Composition from Brandeis University (1959) Research Interests: Lazarof specialized in contemporary orchestral and chamber music, emphasizing innovative instrumental combinations, dynamic textures, and rhythmic complexity. His style evolved constantly, blending modernist techniques with classical structures. Notable Works: His compositions, such as Structures Sonores (La Scala Award, 1968), Concerto for Flute and Orchestra , and Symphony , showcased technical mastery and boundary-pushing creativity. Later works like Divertimento II (1992) highlighted his enduring innovation. Accolades: Grammy nomination, National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship, international composition prizes Residencies: Composer-in-Residence roles in Berlin (1971), Tanglewood (1979) Labs/Teams: Collaborated with ensembles like the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, UCLA Contemporary Music Festival, and Utah Symphony under conductor Maurice Abravanel.

• Experimental Aerodynamics
• High-speed Flow Measurements
• Active Flow Control
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Dr Marco Debiasi is Research Fellow in Experimental Aerodynamics at Cranfield University’s Centre for Defence Engineering & Physical Science, UK. After graduating from the University of Padova, he earned an MS (1998) and PhD (2000) in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering from University of California, Irvine. He subsequently led experimental programmes at Ohio State University, National University of Singapore (Head, Experimental AeroScience Group 2009-2017) and, since 2018, Cranfield University. Education PhD Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, University of California, Irvine (2000) MS Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, University of California, Irvine (1998) Degree (structural integrity/fatigue), University of Padova Research Interests Dr Debiasi’s activities centre on experimental aerodynamics and flow control . Current themes include high-speed flow measurements, advanced sensors & actuators for active control, morphing aerodynamic surfaces, and aero-acoustic noise mitigation. His prior work spans micro air vehicle design, swept grid-fin development, plasma-based flow control, cavity-flow aeroacoustics and jet-noise reduction. Publication Trends Across more than 60 refereed works since 1998, a clear evolution is evident: early studies on supersonic-jet noise and cavity flows (1998-2006) transitioned to morphing-wing MAV technologies and smart-material actuators (2007-2017), followed by recent high-speed exhaust and installation-effect investigations (2018-present). The corpus integrates experimental fluid dynamics with emerging AI-driven data analysis, reflecting continuous adaptation to contemporary aerospace challenges. Current Supervision & Funding Dr Debiasi presently supervises PhD and MSc researchers at Cranfield University. Recent projects are supported by Reaction Engines Ltd., Rolls-Royce Plc and the Cranfield Air & Space Propulsion Institute (CASPI). Laboratory & Team He conducts experiments within the Aeromechanical Systems Group laboratories, leveraging Cranfield’s national-level wind-tunnel and high-speed flow facilities for defence and aerospace applications.

• Music Education
• Orchestral Performance
• Brass Instruments
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Bruce Chrisp is an Associate Professor of Practice at the Conservatory of Music of the University of the Pacific. He is actively involved in orchestral performance, sound engineering, and music production. Chrisp serves as principal trombonist in multiple orchestras including the Santa Rosa Symphony, Marin Symphony, and Oakland Symphony, among others. He is also a recording artist frequently working at Skywalker Ranch and a founding member of the San Francisco Brass Company. Education: MM from San Francisco Conservatory of Music and BM in Music Education from University of Michigan. Research interests include historical performance practices (e.g., renaissance/baroque works on period instruments), contemporary music arrangement/production, and multi-track recording innovations. Recent projects include a Gabrieli sonata reconstruction on original instruments, a reimagined Woodie Guthrie anthem with the Oakland Symphony, and pandemic-era television theme arrangements. His technical work spans audio production, editing, and engineering for orchestral collaborations, including the Vice President Kamala Harris virtual gala fanfare. Chrisp maintains dual roles as an educator and professional musician in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Roland Wittjeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• History of Physics
• Scientific Instruments
• Acoustics
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Roland Wittje serves as Associate Professor of History of Science and Technology at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras. He holds a PhD from Norwegian University of Science and Technology focusing on physics history during the interwar period. His research explores nineteenth and twentieth century physical sciences, scientific instrumentation, university collections, and science education practices. Current projects investigate acoustic knowledge and sound technologies in early 20th century India. Publications demonstrate expertise in historical electroacoustics development and science education methodologies. As Vice-President of Universeum, he coordinates preservation initiatives for scientific heritage.

Benjamin Binderمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• European music and culture of the long nineteenth century
• Austro-German chamber music
• Art song
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Benjamin Binder is an Associate Professor of Music at Duquesne University’s Mary Pappert School of Music, where he teaches musicology and music history. He previously taught at Lawrence University (2006–2008) and co-founded the Vancouver International Song Institute’s Song Scholarship and Performance program. His scholarly and performance work bridges musicology, criticism, and classical performance, with a focus on 19th-century Austro-German chamber music and art song. Ph.D. in Musicology, Princeton University M.A. in Musicology, Princeton University M.M. in Piano Performance, Washington University B.A. in Music, Yale University Dr. Binder’s research explores the intersection of performance and musicology, with expertise in 19th-century European music, art song, and interdisciplinary performance studies. His work emphasizes audience engagement, concert innovation, and the critical analysis of song as both artistic and scholarly practice. His publications and performances highlight trends in Austro-German Lied analysis, historical performance practices, and the integration of criticism, theory, and performance. Notable works include studies of Schubert, Schumann, and Wagner, alongside co-edited volumes addressing song’s interdisciplinary dimensions. As a pianist, Dr. Binder has performed extensively in North America, collaborated with institutions like the Carnegie Museum of Art, and served as a Tanglewood Music Center fellow. He co-founded a cross-disciplinary song program at the University of British Columbia, fostering collaboration between performers and scholars.

• Vocal Pedagogy
• Historical Performance Practice
• Music Education
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Evi Gallmetzer is a Professor at the Lucerne School of Music (HSLU), specializing in vocal pedagogy and music education. She holds positions at the Institute of Music Pedagogy and teaches singing and voice development at the Allgemeine Musikschule Oberwallis. Her roles include voice coach for actors, speakers, and educators, alongside conducting choirs and leading interdisciplinary projects with theater and visual artists. Education: She earned a concert diploma in Lied and Oratorio from the Conservatory of Bolzano (Italy), studied Baroque singing in Milan under Claudine Ansermet, and completed vocal pedagogy training in Switzerland. Her artistic work spans historical performances with period instruments, lied recitals, and premiere collaborations. Research focuses on specialized teaching methods for vocal performance, phonation science, and integrating historical practices into modern pedagogy. Her 2017 publication Kunst, Knete, Karriere explores pedagogical strategies in vocal training. She actively engages in collaborative projects bridging music, theater, and visual arts.