جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• International Security
• European Union Politics
• Global Governance
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Professor Michael E. Smith is a Chair in International Relations at the School of Social Science, University of Aberdeen. Previously, he served as a Reader at the University of St Andrews and Associate Professor at Georgia State University. He holds a PhD in Political Science from the University of California (Irvine) and an MA in International Affairs from The George Washington University. Chair in International Relations, University of Aberdeen (2010–present) Reader in International Relations, University of St Andrews (prior to 2010) Associate Professor of Political Science, Georgia State University (2004–05) Research Interests Smith's theoretical work focuses on international cooperation , conflict resolution , and global governance in challenging issue areas like security and technology . He combines international-level theories of institution-building with domestic-level state/societal politics to analyze collective action problems (free-riding, regulatory gaps, environmental harm mitigation) across advanced democracies, particularly the EU and US . His research on EU security policy and revolutionary technologies has led to major publications and grants. Notable Scientific Contributions Recipient of the European Research Council Grant (2008-13) for EU crisis management studies, Robert Schuman Fellowship (2018), and multiple awards for his articles on EU foreign policy. His book Europe's Foreign and Security Policy (Cambridge) is a standard reference in the field. Advising & Grants External PhD examiner for leading universities (Loughborough, Lancaster, European University Institute). Principal investigator for EU Horizon2020 EU-CIVCAP consortium (€1.7M) and ERC grant (€1M). Co-investigator on ESRC and EU Research Executive Agency projects.

Aron Culottaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Natural Language Processing
• Social Network Analysis
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Aron Culotta is a Full Professor of Computer Science at Tulane University, leading the Text Analysis in the Public Interest lab and serving as Director of the Tulane Center for Community-Engaged Artificial Intelligence and the Jurist Center for Artificial Intelligence. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts Amherst (2008), a M.S. from the same institution (2004), and a B.S. from Tulane University (2002). His work focuses on human-centered AI, leveraging NLP and social network analysis to address societal challenges in public health, emergency response, criminal justice, and civic transparency. Culotta has pioneered methods to track disease outbreaks, measure public health campaign effectiveness, and inform disaster response through social media analysis. Research interests include natural language processing, causal inference, domain adaptation, and crisis informatics. Notable contributions span frameworks for reducing algorithmic bias, developing community-driven AI platforms, and analyzing social media dynamics for public good. His interdisciplinary projects are supported by over $4.8M in funding from NSF, NEH, and Tulane initiatives, among others. Culotta has mentored 33 capstone teams and advised 5 graduated PhD students now in academia and industry. Awards: Barbara E. Moely Service Learning Award (2024-2025), Nayar Prize Finalist (2016), Teacher of the Year (2018), and multiple best paper recognitions at AAAI and CSCW. Leadership: Spearheads the Tulane CEAI Center, fostering collaborations across 7 universities and 3 non-profits. Hosts workshops like PACE 2024 and Gulf Coast AI Social at NeurIPS. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science (UMass Amherst, 2008), M.S. (UMass Amherst, 2004), B.S. (Tulane University, 2002). His work emphasizes collaboration with community partners to ensure AI systems are inclusive, transparent, and equitable. Recent projects include a criminal court transparency platform and AI tools for tracking blight in New Orleans. Culotta’s research bridges technical innovation with societal impact, addressing urgent challenges like health equity and algorithmic fairness.

Emanuela Volpiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medical Molecular Genetics
• Genome Functional Organisation
• Chromosomal Fragility and Instability
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Emanuela Volpi is a Professor in the School of Life Sciences at the University of Westminster, affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She holds a PhD in Evolutionary Biology from the University of Rome ‘La Sapienza’ and has extensive postdoctoral experience at Cancer Research UK and the Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics. Her expertise spans medical molecular genetics, genome functional organization, nuclear architecture, and cancer biomarker research. She leads research on genome-environment interactions and their health impacts, with high-impact publications in journals like Science and Nature Communications . Teaching roles include Module Leader for L5 Genetics in Medicine and L7 Post-Graduate Project , and co-Course Leader for the Master’s in Biomedical Sciences. Her research focuses on genomic instability in obesity, CD180 signaling in cancers, and translational biomarkers. She is Editor-in-Chief of Molecular Cytogenetics and chairs the European Cytogeneticists Association’s ‘Chromosome Stability, Integrity and Dynamics’ working group. Key awards include Fellowships from the Royal Society of Biology and the Higher Education Academy. Her advisory roles span national and international committees, emphasizing her leadership in medical genetics and education. Current projects explore precision medicine, AI regulation in healthcare, and pediatric obesity biomarkers, with a focus on early intervention strategies.

• Character
• Empathy
• Humanities
• +۳ مورد دیگر

David Carlson, MD is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine and a Training and Supervising Analyst at the Western New England Institute for Psychoanalysis. His research focuses on character, empathy, mental processes, and psychological theory, with notable contributions to neural engineering, environmental science, and causal inference methodologies. He holds MD from Yale University (1958) and completed residency at Yale (1962). Research Interests: Dr. Carlson’s work bridges clinical psychiatry with interdisciplinary research. His recent studies address EEG-based autism detection, urban climate modeling, and machine learning applications in neuroscience and energy systems. He emphasizes reproducibility in neural engineering (NERVE-ML framework) and ethical AI practices regarding neurodiversity. Publishing Trends: His 2024-2025 articles highlight cross-disciplinary collaborations in environmental data fusion, battery design optimization, and causal network analysis. Key themes include leveraging machine learning for clinical and environmental challenges while addressing algorithmic biases and reproducibility standards. Professional Contributions: Maintains voluntary faculty roles and mentors interdisciplinary teams across Yale’s medical and engineering schools. Active in translational research studios and health equity initiatives.

Rikke Gadeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computer Vision
• Image Processing
• Robot Vision
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Rikke Gade is an Associate Professor at the Department of Architecture, Design and Media Technology within The Technical Faculty of IT and Design at Aalborg University. Her research focuses on Visual Analysis and Perception, AI for the People, and Mobility and Tracking Technologies. She has established herself as a leading researcher in computer vision applications across multiple domains including sports analytics, animal welfare, and human-computer interaction. Dr. Gade earned her PhD in Computer Vision from Aalborg University in 2015 with her dissertation "Taking the Temperature of Sports Arenas - Automatic Analysis of People." Prior to this, she completed her M.Sc. in Informatics with specialization in Vision, Graphics and Interactive Systems in 2011, and her B.Sc. in Electronic and Electrical Engineering in 2009. Her research interests span Computer Vision, Image Processing, Robot Vision, and Thermal Imaging with applications in diverse fields. She has pioneered work in using thermal imaging for sports analytics, developing systems for tracking athletes and analyzing movement patterns in sports arenas. More recently, her research has expanded into AI applications for animal welfare, particularly developing computer vision systems for detecting pain and stress in horses through facial expression analysis. Dr. Gade's publications reveal a clear progression from foundational work in thermal imaging and sports analytics toward more complex applications in healthcare, animal welfare, and smart building systems. Her most recent work shows increasing focus on ethical AI applications that serve societal needs, as evidenced by projects like "AI for the People" and research on equine pain detection. Best Paper Award at Conference CISBAT 2021 (Lausanne, Switzerland) Dr. Gade actively supervises PhD students, including Alves, J.M. on equine affective state assessment. She has secured significant research funding, including a major grant from the Independent Research Fund Denmark for developing AI systems to detect pain in horses. Her collaborative approach is evident in her involvement in multiple interdisciplinary projects spanning computer science, veterinary medicine, and building science. She leads the Visual Analysis and Perception research group at Aalborg University, focusing on practical applications of computer vision technologies. Her team works closely with industry partners on real-world implementations, particularly in sports analytics and animal welfare applications. Current projects include developing AI systems for road damage detection in collaboration with Faxe Kommune and creating advanced tracking systems for sports performance analysis.

Anastasia Mallidouمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Health services research
• Knowledge translation
• Health informatics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Anastasia Mallidou is Professor and Associate Director of Graduate Education at the University of Victoria's School of Nursing, with expertise in health services research, knowledge translation, and healthy aging. Her research examines organizational contexts and evidence-based interventions across healthcare settings. Key research domains: Health informatics implementation Research literacy among healthcare professionals Non-pharmacological treatments for aging populations Patient safety culture measurement Publication analysis shows consistent focus on methodological rigor in psychometrics, systematic reviews, and cross-cultural studies applied to healthcare workforce development. Her work bridges research and practice through competency frameworks and implementation strategies. Active community engagement includes partnerships with long-term care facilities and healthcare organizations to improve quality metrics and staff training programs.

Kurt Zatloukalمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Molecular pathology
• Metabolic liver diseases
• Cancer research
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Kurt Zatloukal has been Professor of Pathology at the Medical University of Graz since 1997. His career includes postdoctoral training at the Research Institute of Molecular Pathology (IMP) in Vienna and residency at the Institute of Pathology, University of Graz. He is a member of the Austrian Academy of Sciences and has held leadership roles in European biobanking initiatives. Research Focus: Molecular pathology of metabolic liver diseases and cancer. Development of high-quality biobanking standards and infrastructures. Harmonization of ethical and legal frameworks for biobank operations. Medical aspects of long-duration space flights. His work has been pivotal in establishing BBMRI-ERIC and leading the SPIDIA project under the EU FP7 framework, both aimed at improving biobank interoperability and standardization across Europe. Scientific Awards & Recognitions: Santa Chiara Chair, University of Siena (2009) Honorary Professor, University of Dundee (2009–2012) Director, Christian Doppler Laboratory “Biospecimen Research and Biobanking Technologies” (2010) Founder and former CEO of Oridis-Biomed (2001–2005) Leadership & Advisory Roles: Member, Austrian Science Fund board (2000–2003) Member, Bioethics Commission at the Austrian Federal Chancellery (2001–2009) President, Austrian Society of Genetics and Gene Technology (2002–2005) Member, OECD task force on biological resource centres (2002–2007) Member, ESFRI Roadmap Working Group (2004–2011)

• Disability Studies
• Rehabilitation Science
• Health Services Research
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dianne Winkler serves as an Adjunct Associate Professor at La Trobe University, affiliated with the Living with a Disability Research Centre. Her academic role focuses on advancing disability support systems through rigorous research and policy engagement, with particular emphasis on the experiences of people with acquired and neurological disabilities. Her research program centers on critical disability issues including hospital-to-community transitions, inclusive housing solutions, National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) implementation, and quality support frameworks. She employs primarily qualitative methodologies to capture lived experiences, with recurring themes of social inclusion, systemic barriers, and person-centered care. Her work consistently addresses the needs of individuals with complex disabilities across neurological, physical, and psychosocial domains. Analysis of her recent publications (2022-2025) reveals strong thematic continuity in investigating housing accessibility, support worker quality, and policy implementation challenges. Her research demonstrates significant engagement with Australia's Disability Royal Commission submissions and NDIS evaluation frameworks, often through collaborative multi-institutional teams. Key contributions include developing evidence-based models for community participation and identifying systemic gaps in transition pathways. As a core member of the Living with a Disability Research Centre, Dr. Winkler contributes to an interdisciplinary hub focused on generating actionable evidence for disability policy reform. Her research directly informs practice improvements in rehabilitation services, housing initiatives, and support worker training programs across the Australian disability sector.

• Health services and systems
• Public Health
• Healthcare Management
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr Sundresan Naicker is a Research Fellow in Implementation Science at the School of Public Health & Social Work, Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology (QUT). His research focuses on health services and systems, particularly examining healthcare technology adoption, implementation science, and improving healthcare delivery efficiency. He holds a PhD from the University of Sydney and has published extensively on topics including clinical decision support systems, patient non-attendance costs, and shared care models. Education: Doctor of Philosophy (University of Sydney) His research interests span health informatics, clinical workflow optimization, and qualitative studies on healthcare provider dynamics. Notable publications explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on clinician-IT interactions, cost analyses of non-attendance in physiotherapy, and strategies to reduce low-value care in hospital settings. Naicker has received awards including the RACGP Foundation Grant (2021) and a federal Research & Development grant (2018). He currently supervises two PhD candidates focusing on healthcare service evaluation and workforce factors in oral healthcare. His work bridges implementation science and real-world healthcare challenges, emphasizing stakeholder collaboration and evidence-based solutions to improve patient outcomes and system efficiency.

Beth Evansمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Gerontology
• Nursing Informatics
• Electronic Personal Health Records
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Beth Evans, PhD, APRN, GNP-BC, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nursing at the College of Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. She is actively contributing to nursing education and research with a focus on gerontological care and health informatics. Education: PhD, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences MNSc, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences BSN, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences BA, University of Arkansas at Little Rock Gerontological Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Credentialing Center Her research centers on improving healthcare for older adults through technology, particularly examining how seniors interact with electronic personal health records. She investigates factors influencing digital health literacy and technology adoption among geriatric populations, aiming to enhance patient-centered care and clinical outcomes in aging populations. Her published work, including a 2018 study on older adults' proficiency with health records, reflects a strong focus on nursing informatics and gerontological practice. This research contributes to understanding barriers and facilitators in health technology use among older patients. Scientific Awards: Mary C and Fred Bliss University Fellows Endowment for Tenure Track Nursing Faculty Early Career Award (2024) Beth Evans is engaged in mentoring and academic leadership within the nursing program. Though specific grant funding and student advisees are not listed, her early career award indicates active research and scholarly development. She maintains a clinical perspective through her APRN and GNP-BC credentials, bridging practice and academia. She is affiliated with the College of Nursing at UW-Eau Claire, contributing to curriculum development and research initiatives focused on aging and healthcare innovation. No specific lab or research team is mentioned in the provided text.

Arjun P. Athreyaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Artificial Intelligence
• Digital Health
• Precision Medicine
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Arjun P. Athreya, Ph.D., M.S., is an Associate Professor at Mayo Clinic's Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics , specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Digital Health for precision medicine. With a background in Electrical and Computer Engineering, he bridges engineering ecosystems with clinical practice to optimize treatment selection and management through data integration from genomics , wearables , and electronic health records . Ph.D., University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (Electrical and Computer Engineering) M.S., Carnegie Mellon University (Computer Software Engineering and Electrical and Computer Engineering) B.E., RV College of Engineering, VTU (Electrical and Telecommunication Engineering) His research spans precision care for chronic conditions like major depressive disorder and bipolar depression , digital health technologies for pediatric mental health , and provider well-being solutions. He leads projects on multi-omic biomarker discovery for diseases such as primary sclerosing cholangitis and pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma , integrating AI with clinical workflows. Dr. Athreya’s work emphasizes participatory design in decentralized digital health studies and ethical AI applications. Current projects include National Institute of Nursing Research -funded studies on smartwatch adherence for burnout prediction and National Science Foundation initiatives to implement patient-specific therapy profiles in EHRs for genomic medicine. His research team collaborates with psychiatrists, gastroenterologists, and bioethicists across Mayo Clinic. Scientific Awards: American Society for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics Presidential Trainee Award (2017-2019) Jason Morrow Memorial Award (2017) IEEE Best Paper Awards (2016, 2017) Rambus Computer Engineering Fellowship (2017) Carnegie Mellon Dean’s Fellowship (2011-2013)

Julia Pohleمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Digital policy
• Digital sovereignty
• Digital geopolitics
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Dr. Julia Pohle is Co-head of the Research Group "Politics of Digitalization" at the WZB Berlin Social Science Center since May 2024, where she has served as Senior Researcher since April 2015. She concurrently holds positions as Associate Researcher at the CNRS Centre Internet and Société in Paris (since January 2025) and Senior Associate Researcher at the Center for Digitalisation, Democracy and Innovation (CD2I), Brussels School of Governance (since October 2021), establishing her as a leading transnational scholar in digital governance. Her academic journey includes a PhD in Communication Studies from Vrije Universiteit Brussel (2016), a Magister Artium in Cultural Studies, Computer Science, and Philosophy from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (2004-2007), and foundational studies at Universität Bremen and Università di Bologna. Her research critically examines the tension between nation states and global digital cooperation through the lens of digital sovereignty, geopolitics, and communication governance. Pohle's extensive publication record reveals a decisive shift from multistakeholder internet governance frameworks toward critical analyses of digital sovereignty discourses since 2019. Her interdisciplinary work bridges communication studies, political science, and law, with recurring themes including power dynamics in internet architecture, gendered dimensions of data privacy, and the geopolitical implications of EU regulatory initiatives. Recent articles demonstrate increasing engagement with Global South perspectives and sustainability concerns in digital policy. Her scientific recognition includes: Fellow of the Global Governance Futures Program (Robert Bosch Foundation Multilateral Dialogues) (2014-2015) PhD fellow of the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO) (2010-2015) As Academic Editor of Internet Policy Review since 2020 and Co-Chair of IAMCR's Communication Policy and Technology Section, she actively shapes scholarly discourse. Her leadership extends to steering committees of the Internet Governance Forum Germany (2016-2022) and Global Internet Governance Academic Network (2013-2016), demonstrating sustained engagement with policy communities. At WZB, she leads the "Politics of Digitalization" research group and drives multiple high-impact projects including "Re-claiming Digital Sovereignty in discourse, policy and practice (ClaimSov)", "Forging Successful AI Applications for European Economy and Society (FORSEE)", and "Balancing Acts: European digital policy amidst economic, normative and security competition", positioning her at the forefront of critical digital policy scholarship.

Stephanie E. Combsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Radiation Oncology
• Radiation Therapy
• Highly Conformal Radiation Therapy
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Stephanie E. Combs is a leading academic in Radiation Oncology at Technische Universität München (TUM), holding the position of Professor and Chair of the Department of Radiation Oncology. She also serves as the Dean of the TUM Faculty of Medicine since 2022. Her expertise spans highly conformal radiation therapy techniques (e.g., IMRT/IGRT/ART, proton, and carbon ion therapy), with a focus on brain and skull base tumors, pediatric oncology, gastrointestinal oncology, and biomarker-driven therapies. Prof. Combs studied medicine in Heidelberg and the United States, completed postdoctoral training in Heidelberg, and became Vice Chair of Radiation Oncology there before joining TUM in 2014. She has held leadership roles, including heading the TUM Senate from 2019 to 2022. Her research emphasizes precision medicine, radiation biology, and translational radiotherapy innovations. Her awards include the Basic/Translational Senior Science Award (2019), Robert Janker Award (2012), and multiple honors from German and international radiation oncology societies. Her work bridges clinical practice and research, with contributions to guidelines on target delineation for glioblastoma and skull base tumors. Prof. Combs’ publications focus on advancing radiation techniques, radiomics, and personalized therapy, with over 300 peer-reviewed articles. She leads initiatives in education, including a Master of Science program in Radiation Biology, and collaborates internationally in translational research.

Reiko Tanakaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Systems Biology
• Computational Systems Medicine
• Dermatology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Reiko Tanaka is a Professor of Computational Systems Biology & Medicine at Imperial College London's Department of Bioengineering (Faculty of Engineering). Her research focuses on understanding biological control systems through mathematical and computational approaches, with applications in dermatology, allergy, and systems medicine. She leads the Tanaka Group, which develops tools like EczemaNet (AI-driven eczema assessment) and EczemaPred (severity prediction framework). Her work integrates systems biology, machine learning, and synthetic biology to address diseases like atopic dermatitis, asthma, and fungal infections. Education & Career: PhD in Mathematical Engineering from the University of Tokyo Assistant Professor at Keio University Visiting Associate at Caltech under John Doyle Research Scientist at RIKEN's Biological Control Systems Lab Research Interests: Her lab explores: - Computational modeling of skin barrier dysfunction in eczema - AI-driven dermatology diagnostics - Fungal pathogenesis and antifungal resistance - Systems biology of epithelial barriers Using methodologies like mechanistic modeling, Bayesian inference, and deep learning. Grants & Collaborations: Funded by British Skin Foundation, NIHR, Asthma+Lung UK, and UKRI. Collaborations include Imperial's Microbiome Network, Artificial Intelligence Network, and Leverhulme Centre for the Holobiont. Labs & Teams: The Tanaka Group includes researchers in systems biology, machine learning, and synthetic biology. Notable alumni have advanced to roles in academia and industry.

• Statistical Inference
• Data Modelling (Environmental events)
• Bayesian Statistics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Pragalathan (Prahan) Apputhurai is a Lecturer in Applied Statistics at Swinburne University of Technology's School of Health Sciences . With a PhD in Applied Statistics from Swinburne and prior degrees from the University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, his expertise spans Bayesian Statistics , Structural Equation Modeling , and Extreme Events Data Modelling . He teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Applied Statistics and supervises PhD/Master's students in areas including Factor Analysis and Social Determinants of Health. Education: PhD in Applied Statistics, Swinburne University of Technology, Australia Bachelor of Science & Applied Statistics, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka Research Interests: Specializing in statistical methods for health and social sciences, Dr. Apputhurai's work addresses issues including intimate partner violence, mental health in chronic disease populations, and empathetic AI in healthcare. His recent publications focus on structural equation modeling applications, psychometric validation in gastrointestinal disorders, and conversational agent empathy assessment. Grants: Rome Foundation (2025): Dietary interventions for IBS pain management Civil Aviation Safety Authority (2022-2024): Bayesian methodology in aviation safety Department of Communities and Justice (2018-2019): Indigenous women's reintegration through empowerment pathways Professional Recognition: Vice Chancellor's Teaching Excellence Award (2016) SUPRA Scholarship Recipient (2009) Academic Excellence in B.Sc. Examinations (2003) Academic Supervision: Currently supervising research projects in inflammatory bowel disease mental health support, conversational agent development, and trauma impact on quality of life across various health conditions.