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Holly Everettمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Material Culture
• Tourism Studies
• Folklore
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Holly Everett is an Associate Professor cross-appointed between the Department of Folklore and the School of Music at Memorial University of Newfoundland. Holding a B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin and both M.A. and Ph.D. from Memorial University, her work bridges folklore studies with material culture, tourism, and class dynamics. She is particularly known for her research on roadside memorials, memorial culture, and culinary tourism in Newfoundland and Labrador. Her research interests include belief systems, occupational folklife, and the intersections of popular culture with tourism. Everett serves as English Language Book Review Editor for Material Culture Review and on the editorial board of Shima: The International Journal of Research into Island Cultures . Her 2002 monograph Roadside Crosses in Contemporary Memorial Culture remains a seminal work in memorial studies. Publications span topics like memorial assemblages, traditional music in tourism contexts, and foodways as class markers. Her work frequently explores how material objects and cultural practices mediate identity, memory, and societal values. Though no awards are explicitly listed, her editorial roles and impactful publications reflect significant scholarly contributions. She advises graduate students within Memorial University's interdisciplinary frameworks.

• Big Data Management
• Scalable Data Science
• Spatial and Spatio-Temporal Data Processing
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Suprio Ray is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Computer Science at the University of New Brunswick, Canada, leading the Big Data Systems and Analytics Lab. He holds a PhD from the University of Toronto, an M.Sc. from the University of British Columbia, and a B.E. from NIT Trichy. Previously, he worked in industry roles at Oracle, Bell Labs, and Webtech Wireless, and completed a PhD internship at SAP. His research focuses on scalable data systems, spatial/spatio-temporal data management, and modern hardware utilization. Key projects include the Jackpine spatial database benchmark , DaskDB (a scalable data science system), and NUMA-aware query processing . He collaborates across disciplines with ECE and GGE departments, supported by grants from NBIF, NSERC, and industry partners. Research interests span Big Data systems, privacy/security in databases, blockchain analytics, and parallel/distributed computing. He has pioneered techniques like STILT multi-dimensional indexes , privacy-preserving spatial queries (Pystin) , and learned spatial indexes . Over 60 publications appear in top venues like SIGMOD, ICDE, and IEEE BigData. Education: PhD (Computer Science), University of Toronto (2015) M.Sc. (Computer Science), University of British Columbia (2003) B.E. (Computer Science & Engineering), NIT Trichy (2000) Teaching includes courses on big data systems (CS4545/6545), database foundations (CS6585), and data science (CS2545). He advises graduate students in scalable analytics and spatial systems, emphasizing industry-relevant software skills. Key awards include the 2024 ACM SIGSPATIAL best poster award , IBM Best Student Paper (2014) , and Harrison McCain Foundation award (2016) . His work has been recognized with 7 best paper awards and 3 patents. Current projects explore FPGA-accelerated joins , serverless data analytics , and privacy-preserving blockchain queries . Past contributions include the GEMM mobility model (2003) and foundational spatial benchmarks.

Alessandro Testaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Religious Studies
• Historical Anthropology
• Cultural Heritage Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Alessandro Testa is an Associate Professor of Social and Historical Anthropology at the Faculty of Social Sciences, Charles University, Prague. His research focuses on cultural heritage, religious studies, and identity construction in Europe, with a particular emphasis on former socialist regions and Mediterranean contexts. Testa holds a Ph.D. from the University of Messina and has held postdoctoral and visiting positions at institutions such as the University of Vienna, Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology, and the University of Pardubice. His academic journey includes extensive fieldwork in Central Italy, the Czech Republic, and Catalonia, exploring topics like ritual revival, re-enchantment, and the socio-political dimensions of heritage. Testa has authored three books and numerous articles, chapters, and reviews, contributing to debates on cultural heritage policies, comparative European ethnology, and the intersections of religion and modernity. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical ethnography, addressing themes such as the impact of UNESCO’s intangible heritage policies, the persistence of pagan symbolism in modern rituals, and the role of folklore in identity formation. Testa’s research engages with key concepts like ‘re-enchantment’ and ‘post-secularism,’ analyzing their manifestations in late modern Europe. He has organized interdisciplinary workshops, such as the 2024 Prague and its Myths conference, and contributed to global events like the ACHS 2016 conference in Montreal, where he presented on heritage’s transformative role in tourism and religious practices. His scholarly network extends across institutions in Europe and North America, reflecting his commitment to comparative and collaborative anthropology.

• Neurophysiology
• Biomedical Optics
• Computational Neuroscience
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kathryn Simone is a Sessional Lecturer at the University of Waterloo, focusing on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of neuroscience, neuroengineering, and computational systems. Her work emphasizes neurophysiological mechanisms, biologically plausible algorithms, and innovative neurotechnology development. Research interests center on stress neurobiology, neural coding mechanisms, and the development of advanced optical systems for in vivo neural monitoring. She explores topics such as CRH neuron activity in memory formation, motion artifact correction in fiber photometry, and neuromorphic computing inspired by biological systems. Her publications span 2015–2024, with a strong emphasis on optoelectronic systems for neuroimaging, reinforcement learning algorithms, and behavioral neuroscience applications. Notable contributions include open-source fiber photometry systems and studies on hypothalamic stress response dynamics. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. Advising and grant information is not available in the current text. Her work involves collaboration with rodent models and employs cutting-edge tools like calcium imaging and vector symbolic algebra for neural data analysis.

• Storage Systems
• Persistent Memory Technologies
• Machine Learning
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Oana Balmau is an Assistant Professor in the School of Computer Science at McGill University, leading the Data-Intensive Storage and Computer Systems Laboratory (DISCS Lab). She also holds a status-only appointment at the University of Toronto and chairs the MLPerf Storage working group. Her research focuses on storage systems, persistent memory, machine learning workloads, and edge computing. Balmau earned her PhD in Computer Science from the University of Sydney (2020) under Prof. Willy Zwaenepoel, with earlier degrees from EPFL. She has received notable awards including the SEC 2024 Best Paper Award, MLCommons Hero Award (2023), and the CORE John Makepeace Bennett Award (2021). Education: PhD in Computer Science, University of Sydney (2020) MSc in Computer Science, EPFL BSc in Computer Science, EPFL Research Interests: Her work spans storage infrastructure optimizations for ML and edge computing, including the MLPerf Storage benchmark and frameworks for secure hierarchical edge computing. Key contributions include systems like KeVell , SILK , and FloDB , addressing latency spikes, write amplification, and I/O efficiency in key-value stores. Recent projects explore processing-in-memory virtualization and live reconfiguration for edge stream processing. Awards & Honors: SEC 2024 Best Paper Award MLCommons Hero Award 2023 ACM SIGOPS Dennis M. Ritchie Doctoral Dissertation Award (Honorable Mention, 2021) CORE John Makepeace Bennett Award (2021) USENIX ATC 2019 Best Paper Award Teaching & Service: Teaches advanced courses on computer systems (COMP-513, COMP-604) and OS fundamentals at McGill. Serves on program committees for SOSP, SIGMOD, FAST, and EuroSys. Co-organizes workshops like Dagstuhl’s Resource-efficient ML and DSDS. Active in academic service, including the EuroSys Roger Needham Award committee. Labs & Collaborations: DISCS Lab focuses on scalable storage solutions for data-intensive workloads. Collaborates with institutions like UBC, ETS Montréal, and University of Toronto on edge computing initiatives through the DND IDEaS micro-net. Open-source contributions include the SILK and TRIAD systems.

Tyler Cassidyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Mathematical Biology
• Applied Mathematics
• Mathematical Modeling
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Tyler Cassidy is a Lecturer in Mathematical Biology (UK equivalent to assistant professor) in the School of Mathematics at the University of Leeds. His research focuses on the intersection of mathematics and medicine, using mathematical models to understand disease progression and develop treatment strategies. Prior to his current position, he worked as a senior scientist at Pfizer Inc., a postdoctoral research associate at Los Alamos National Laboratory, and a Junior Fellow at the Mittag-Leffler Institute. He completed his PhD at McGill University. Dr. Cassidy's research interests span mathematical biology, applied mathematics, and medical applications. He specializes in developing mathematical models to understand intrapatient heterogeneity and its role in disease progression, particularly in cancer and infectious diseases like HIV. His work bridges theoretical mathematics with practical clinical applications, aiming to translate patient-specific insights into population-level treatment strategies. He has made significant contributions to modeling chemotherapy-induced side effects, HIV dynamics, and cancer treatment resistance. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on applying mathematical techniques to pressing medical challenges. His work ranges from modeling resistance to HIV antibodies and developing continuation techniques for biological models to characterizing chemotherapy side effects and creating models for viral oncology. These publications show his ability to apply sophisticated mathematical approaches to diverse medical problems, with particular emphasis on cancer treatment and infectious disease dynamics. Dr. Cassidy serves as an academic editor for PLOS Computational Biology and is actively involved in the mathematical biology community. He is scheduled to organize a minisymposium on "Delayed and structured dynamics of infection and epidemic models" in July 2025 and will be attending the joint SIAM-CAIMS annual meeting. He also plans to visit the Theoretical Biology and Biophysics group at Los Alamos National Laboratory from July to September 2025.

• Development of neocortical networks
• formation of GABAergic synapses
• plasticity of developing cortical circuits
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Graziella Di Cristo is an Associate Professor affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at CHU Sainte-Justine. She holds dual primary appointments in the Department of Pediatrics and secondary affiliation in the Department of Neurosciences. Her research focuses on the development of neocortical networks, formation of GABAergic synapses, and plasticity of cortical circuits, particularly investigating learning disorders in animal models of neonatal epilepsy and genetic intellectual disability. Primary Department: Pediatrics Secondary Affiliation: Neurosciences Contact: graziella.dicristo@recherche-ste-justine.qc.ca Her work spans neurodevelopmental disorders , GABAergic signaling , and synaptic maturation . Recent publications highlight cannabis-related cortical changes during adolescence, hypoxia-induced cognitive deficits, and molecular mechanisms in SYNGAP1 haploinsufficiency. Key trends include neuroinflammatory pathways, interneuron dysfunction, and translational epilepsy research.

• HIV research
• Immunology
• Viral pathogenesis
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Jean-Pierre Routy is a Professor in the Department of Medicine at McGill University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, and a Senior Scientist at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) at the Glen site. He is affiliated with the Program in Infectious Diseases and Immunity in Global Health and the Center for Translational Biology, and works within the Department of Specialized Medicine, Division of Hematology at the MUHC. Dr. Routy's research focuses on HIV pathogenesis with particular emphasis on viral reservoirs, gut microbiome interactions, chronic viral infections (including CMV and HHV8), and immunometabolism. His work explores how these elements relate to developing treatments for HIV and understanding implications for cancer and autoimmune diseases. His research program integrates clinical investigations with translational science to address key challenges in HIV management and cure strategies. Analysis of Dr. Routy's recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong focus on HIV reservoir dynamics, gut microbiome interactions, immunometabolic pathways, and novel therapeutic approaches including immune checkpoint inhibitors and metabolic modulators. His work spans basic science investigations of viral persistence mechanisms to clinical trials evaluating new interventions for people living with HIV. A notable trend is the increasing emphasis on the intersection of HIV, metabolic health, and aging-related complications. Research on HIV reservoirs and cure strategies Investigations of gut microbiome and viral interactions Studies on immunometabolism in HIV Clinical trials of novel therapeutic approaches Research on comorbidities in aging populations with HIV Dr. Routy actively collaborates with the Canadian HIV Trials Network (CTN) and leads multiple clinical studies investigating interventions to improve outcomes for people living with HIV. His work bridges basic science discoveries with clinical applications, contributing significantly to advancing HIV treatment and cure research.

• Neuroscience
• Memory
• Hippocampus
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Robert Sutherland is a Professor and Director at the Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience (CCBN), University of Lethbridge. His research focuses on neural mechanisms of memory, hippocampal function, and cognitive recovery in conditions like stroke and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. He holds a B.Sc., M.A., and Ph.D. in Psychology. Research interests span: Hippocampal neurogenesis and memory consolidation Impact of stress on stroke recovery Episodic memory systems in rodents Neurodegeneration and regeneration models Cognitive deficits in fetal alcohol disorders His publications (2011-2014) emphasize hippocampal-dependent memory, stress-pathology interactions, and innovative behavioral paradigms. Trends include rodent models of cognitive deficits, temporal coding in neural circuits, and critiques of experimental methodologies. As Principal Investigator, he secured major grants: CIHR ($683,550, 2010-2015): Hippocampal dentate gyrus repair CFI ($8,030,000, 2009-2010): Epigenetics infrastructure NSERC ($338,335, 2007-2012): Hippocampus and memory NIH ($346,000, 2003-2008): Adult neurogenesis He directs the CCBN, overseeing advanced neuroimaging facilities and collaborative projects on neural plasticity.

Stephen Mosesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Global Health
• STI/HIV Prevention
• Reproductive Health
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Stephen Moses is a Professor in the Department of Community Health Sciences at the Max Rady College of Medicine, University of Manitoba. He holds cross-appointments in the Department of Medical Microbiology and has affiliations with the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences. A globally recognized physician-scientist, his career spans over 35 years focused on sexual transmitted infections (STIs), HIV prevention, and reproductive health in resource-poor settings. Moses co-led the landmark randomized controlled trial (RCT) on male circumcision for HIV prevention in Kenya, influencing national policies across 14 African countries. He has also directed HIV/AIDS programs in India, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s Avahan Initiative in Karnataka state. Education: MD, University of Toronto, 1976 MPH, Johns Hopkins University, 1982 Research Interests: Biological/behavioral STI/HIV transmission factors Syndromic STI management approaches Integrated STI/HIV prevention strategies Male circumcision programs Maternal/neonatal health in low-resource regions Awards: 2025: Mark Wainberg Lecture Award, CAHR 2021: Fellow, Canadian Academy of Health Sciences 2016: CIHR Top Health Achievement Award 2009: Bowman Memorial Award Program Contributions: Developed male circumcision scale-up programs in Africa Designed community-based HIV self-testing strategies in Kenya Advocated nurse mentoring programs for maternal health in India Labs/Teams: Collaborates with global networks including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, and international universities on HIV prevention and global health equity initiatives.

Bing Chenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Engineering
• Oil Spill Response
• Water Treatment
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Bing Chen is Professor of Environmental Engineering and Associate Dean of Graduate Studies at Memorial University of Newfoundland. He holds the UArctic Research Chair in Marine and Coastal Environmental Engineering and directs multiple research centers. Education: PhD in Environmental Engineering, University of Regina MSc in Environmental Science, Peking University BEng in Environmental Engineering, Jilin University Research focuses on environmental emergency response, marine pollution control, advanced water treatment technologies, and environmental nanotechnology. His work integrates engineering solutions with AI-aided decision support systems for environmental management. Publications address oil spill response strategies, microplastic pollution, and sustainable water treatment methods. Recent work develops microreactor systems for contaminant degradation and machine learning models for spill response optimization. Major Awards and Honors: Fellow, Canadian Academy of Engineering (2022) Fellow, Engineering Institute of Canada (2021) UArctic Research Chair (2022) Royal Society of Canada College Member (2016) Arthur Sidney Bedell Award (2017) Dr. Chen directs the Northern Region Persistent Organic Pollution Control Laboratory and the PEOPLE Network, a global research consortium spanning 30+ institutions.

Baiyu Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Marine Oil Spill Response
• Coastal Site Remediation
• Wastewater Treatment
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Baiyu Zhang is a Professor at the Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Memorial University of Newfoundland, where she holds the Canada Research Chair in Coastal Environmental Engineering. She founded the Coastal Environment Research Laboratory (CERL) and is a key researcher at the Northern Region Persistent Organic Pollution (NRPOP) Control Laboratory. Her research focuses on developing bio-based technologies for coastal pollution mitigation. Research interests include marine oil spill response strategies, coastal remediation, wastewater treatment, ocean carbon sequestration, and sustainable waste management. Her work integrates environmental engineering, microbiology, and nanotechnology to address pollution challenges in marine ecosystems. Her recent articles emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to environmental challenges, with themes spanning nanotechnology applications in oil spill cleanup, microbial interactions in pollution control, and climate impact assessments. Key trends include advanced materials for remediation and computational modeling of contaminant dynamics. Awards and Honors: Fellow, Engineering Institute of Canada Member, Royal Society of Canada’s College of New Scholars NSERC Discovery Accelerator Supplement Award Multiple CFI Innovation Grants She leads over 50 research projects and has advised numerous graduate students. Current initiatives include CERL’s work on sustainable fishery waste management and international collaborations on Arctic oceanic carbon cycling. She directs the Coastal Environment Research Laboratory (CERL), coordinating interdisciplinary teams for field and lab studies on coastal pollution. CERL focuses on technology transfer to industry partners in the energy and environmental sectors.

Mariya Davydenkoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Behavioral Science
• Financial Self-Regulation
• Self-Control Strategies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mariya Davydenko is an Adjunct Research Professor in the Department of Psychology at Carleton University, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology (Quantitative Methodology) from Carleton University, alongside a B.A. and M.A. in Psychology. Her work bridges academic research with real-world application, particularly in behavioral science and financial self-control strategies. Dr. Davydenko’s research focuses on understanding how self-control strategies influence financial goals, leveraging quantitative methods to explore temporal landmarks, goal dynamics, and decision-making processes. She collaborates with the federal government as a behavioral science researcher, emphasizing practical insights from behavioral economics and consumer psychology. Her publications highlight trends in financial self-regulation, proactive vs. reactive strategies, and the interplay between time perception and goal achievement. While no specific awards are noted, her work demonstrates impactful contributions to behavioral science methodologies. She may co-supervise MA students, contributing to academic training in applied psychology.

Stephen Tuffsمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Host-pathogen interactions
• Staphylococcus aureus
• Inflammation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Stephen Tuffs is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology at the University of Victoria (UVic), Faculty of Science. His research focuses on host-pathogen interactions, particularly Staphylococcus aureus and its inflammatory mechanisms. He leads the Tuffs Lab, which employs bacteriological, immunological, and biochemical techniques to study bacterial toxins like superantigens and their impact on host immunity. Dr. Tuffs holds an MSci (Hons) from the University of Glasgow and a PhD from the University of Edinburgh. His work has led to publications in high-impact journals, including Nature Reviews Immunology and Infection and Immunity . Research Interests: His lab investigates how pathogens exploit inflammation to enhance survival. Key areas include superantigen-induced T cell activation, bacterial persistence in surgical infections, and the interplay between Staphylococcus aureus and vaginal microbiota. Recent studies highlight the role of glucose regulation in toxin production and the influence of bacterial metabolites on pathogenesis. Lab Activities & Grants: The Tuffs Lab secured NSERC Discovery Grant funding in 2024 and collaborates with groups like the Goncheva Lab. Dr. Tuffs also engaged in policy advocacy via Science Meets Parliament BC in 2024. Current projects involve 3D bioprinting for wound models and studying Streptococcus pyogenes niche adaptation. Lab members include students Silken Tschofen, Theresa Kelly, and Margaret, with recent awards such as the Canadian Society of Microbiologists Undergraduate Award. The lab emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to combat bacterial infections and improve clinical outcomes.

LillAnne Jacksonمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Memory Consistency for Multiprocessor Architectures
• Computational Geometry
• Teaching Concurrency
• +۱ مورد دیگر

LillAnne Jackson is an Associate Teaching Professor and Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Victoria. She holds a PhD from the University of Calgary and has dual roles in academic leadership and teaching innovation within the Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science. Dr. Jackson’s research focuses on memory consistency for multiprocessor architectures, computational geometry, and pedagogical strategies for teaching concurrency in computer science. Her educational work emphasizes improving retention in STEM fields through innovative teaching methods and curriculum design. She has contributed to accreditation-driven curricular reforms and explored the efficacy of video-based instruction in technical education. Her technical research addresses challenges in parallel computing systems, including memory coherence models for architectures like Itanium and Sparc. Earlier work includes computational geometry projects such as polygon reconstruction algorithms and visibility analysis. Her articles span both technical computer science topics and educational methodologies, reflecting her dual expertise in technical systems and academic innovation. In her administrative role as Associate Dean, she oversees undergraduate academic policies and program development. She collaborates with faculty to enhance student experiences through curriculum modernization and pedagogical research. Dr. Jackson’s work bridges theoretical computer science with practical educational strategies to strengthen undergraduate education and technical workforce development.