جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Anne Drapkin Lyerlyمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Reproductive Ethics
• Women's Health
• Bioethics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Anne Drapkin Lyerly, MD, MA, is a Professor in the Department of Social Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. She serves as Associate Director of the UNC Center for Bioethics and leads the NIH-funded PREPARE Project, focusing on ethics in pregnancy research. Her work bridges clinical practice, bioethics, and public health policy. Education : BA in English (Dartmouth College, 1991), MD (Duke University, 1995), MA in Philosophy (Georgetown University, 2004). Leadership : Co-founded the Obstetrics and Gynecology Risk Research Group and the Second Wave Initiative. Her research addresses reproductive ethics , including projects like the NIH-funded PHASES initiative and Wellcome Trust work on Zika research. Key areas: Equitable inclusion of pregnant women in HIV/Zika trials Maternal-fetal surgery Vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) Conscience clauses in reproductive care Pregnant adolescents' rights Drug/device policy reform Scientific Contributions include the book A Good Birth (Penguin, 2014) based on qualitative maternal narratives, and over 30 peer-reviewed articles (2017-2025) on topics ranging from exome sequencing to pandemic-era birth settings. Awards : Fellow of The Hastings Center (2019), Elected to Johns Hopkins Society of Scholars (2018) Policy Roles : Chair of ACOG Ethics Committee, Advisor to WHO/FDA Current focus areas: Post-Roe clinical research ethics Abortion restrictions' impact on medical education Teratology under new legal frameworks Maternal-fetal risk tradeoffs Equitable vaccine trials for pregnant populations Contraception incentives and voluntariness

• Computational Biology
• Algorithm Development
• High-Throughput Data Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Oliver D. King is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, where he leads research in computational biology focused on facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). He also holds appointments in the NeuroNexus Institute and the Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Department of Neuroscience, contributing to the institution's Wellstone Program dedicated to muscular dystrophy research. Dr. King received his BA in Mathematics from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, followed by an MS in Computer Sciences and a PhD in Mathematics, both from the University of California, Berkeley. His academic journey included postdoctoral training at Harvard Medical School and the Whitehead Institute before joining the Boston Biomedical Research Institute as a Scientist. He transitioned to academia at UMass Chan Medical School in 2013, first in Cell and Developmental Biology before moving to Neurology in 2016. As a computational biologist, Dr. King specializes in algorithm development and high-throughput data analysis with a primary focus on FSHD. His research investigates transcriptional and epigenetic changes associated with the disease, genetic modifiers of severity, and therapeutic approaches targeting the DUX4 gene. He has developed several computational tools including PLAAC for identifying proteins with prion-like domains, D4Z4caster for FSHD analysis, and RFF for behavioral analysis in animal models. Analysis of Dr. King's publication record reveals a strong interdisciplinary approach that bridges mathematics, computer science, and biomedical research. His work spans computational biology, molecular genetics, and neuroscience, with significant contributions to understanding prion-like domains in neurodegenerative diseases and developing gene therapy approaches for muscular dystrophies. His recent publications demonstrate increasing focus on translational applications of computational findings to therapeutic development. Dr. King leads a multidisciplinary research team within the Wellstone Program at UMass Chan Medical School. His laboratory combines computational approaches with experimental validation, bringing together expertise in bioinformatics, molecular biology, and clinical research to advance understanding of FSHD pathogenesis and develop targeted interventions for this complex neuromuscular disorder.

Juliane Helmمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Environmental Politics
• Sustainability Transformations
• Governance Futures
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Juliane Helm is a Project Coordinator (Scientific and Administrative) at the Department of Environmental Politics , Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research – UFZ in Leipzig, Germany. Previously, she served as Project Lead at the Thuringian Institute for Sustainability and Climate Change (ThINK) in Jena and as Scientific Project Coordinator for the GreenGaDe project at the University of Potsdam. She completed her PhD in Environmental Sciences at the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry and University of Basel (2018–2023). Education: M.Sc. in Evolution, Ecology, and Systematics (Friedrich Schiller University, Jena, 2016) Research stays: University of Avignon (2015), Rijksuniversity Groningen (2014) B.Sc. in Biology (Friedrich Schiller University, Jena, 2013) Research Interests focus on environmental governance, sustainability narratives, and science-policy-society interfaces. Her work bridges transdisciplinary governance research with futures studies to address challenges in chemicals policy, microplastics, and transformative community engagement. She applies arts-based methods (e.g., theatre techniques) to enhance decision-making processes. Notable Publications include studies on tree stem gas exchange dynamics, carbon allocation under stress, and Mediterranean steppe restoration. These span plant physiology, ecological modeling, and environmental monitoring methodologies. Affiliations include coordination roles in the Kili-SES Phase 2 project (2025–) and the nanoINHALE PhD cohort (2024–2026) investigating microplastics in environmental governance. Team Members in her research group include Dr. Anran Luo, Paula Roos, and others working on topics like airborne nanoplastics and governance narratives.

Chidambaran G. Iyerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Innovation and Technology
• Industry and Trade
• Economics of Technology and Innovation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Chidambaran G. Iyer is an Associate Professor at the Centre for Development Studies (CDS), specializing in Innovation and Technology as well as Industry and Trade . With 18 years of post-PhD experience and 14 years in academia, his research bridges technological development with economic policy frameworks. Doctor of Philosophy (2007), Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai B.Tech in Chemical Engineering (1994-1998), Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University His teaching portfolio includes courses on Applied Microeconomics , Economics of Technology and Innovation , and Econometric Methods . Key research themes focus on: Technology diffusion in emerging economies Indian pharmaceutical sector innovation Biomedical product commercialization Startup failure dynamics Metro-rail economic impacts Recent publications analyze India's mobile manufacturing policies , digital payment systems , and technology transfer mechanisms . Collaborative work with Sunil Mani explores innovation ecosystems across industries. Current projects examine: Process innovation in pharmaceuticals Genetic technology impacts on silk production Laboratory-to-firm technology transfer Urban transportation economics

• Groundwater Hydrology
• Contaminant Transport
• Hydraulic Tomography
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Walter Illman is a Professor of Physical and Contaminant Hydrogeology at the University of Waterloo's Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Science. He has been actively engaged in research and teaching since completing his PhD at the University of Arizona in 1999. Illman is a member of The Water Institute at the University of Waterloo and teaches courses including Flow and Transport Through Fractured Rocks (EARTH 439), Physical Hydrogeology (EARTH 458), Physical Processes in Groundwater Systems (EARTH 650), and Flow and Transport in Fractured Rock (EARTH 658). His educational background includes a PhD in Hydrology and Water Resources from the University of Arizona (1999) and a BSc (Honours) in Earth Sciences from the University of Washington (1994). Professor Illman specializes in groundwater hydrology, with particular expertise in both saturated and unsaturated zones. His research employs mathematical modeling (both analytical and numerical), laboratory experiments, and field investigations to understand fluid flow and contaminant transport in porous and fractured geologic media. Key areas of focus include Dense Non-Aqueous Phase Liquid (DNAPL) source zone characterization, geostatistical inverse modeling, bioremediation, natural attenuation of organic contaminants, and hydraulic tomography for aquifer characterization. His work bridges theoretical hydrogeology with practical applications for groundwater management and contamination remediation. Illman's publication record demonstrates a sustained focus on hydraulic tomography as a method for characterizing aquifer heterogeneity, with increasing attention in recent years to integrated surface water-groundwater modeling and climate change impacts on water resources. His research spans laboratory experiments, field investigations, and mathematical modeling across various hydrogeological settings. Among his notable recognitions are the 2003 Outstanding Paper award at the International Symposium on Groundwater Problems Related to Geo-Environment, the 2002 American Geophysical Union Editors' Citation for Excellence in Refereeing, and several prestigious fellowships during his doctoral studies at the University of Arizona. Professor Illman has supervised numerous graduate students working on advanced topics in hydrogeology and has secured research funding to support his laboratory and field investigations. His work often involves collaboration with researchers at other institutions to address complex groundwater contamination problems. His research group maintains laboratory facilities for conducting controlled experiments on fluid flow and contaminant transport, and regularly conducts field studies to validate theoretical models and investigate real-world groundwater systems.

Anna Gannet Hallarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Atmospheric Sciences
• Climate Change Science
• Environmental Engineering
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Anna Gannet Hallar is a Professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Utah , where she leads the Hallar Aerosol Research Team (HART) and serves as a Courtesy Faculty member in the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State University. She is an Affiliate Scientist at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado. Education: BA in Physics (Truman State University, 1999), MS (2001) and PhD (2003) in Atmospheric Sciences from the University of Colorado. Postdoctoral Training: National Research Council Postdoctoral Fellow at NASA AMES Research Center (2003), focusing on aerosol optical properties. Her research specializes in atmospheric aerosol science , employing data-driven approaches to understand aerosol-climate-air quality connections. Key areas include: Biosphere-atmosphere-climate interactions Anthropogenic emissions impact assessment New particle formation (NPF) in complex terrain Ice nucleation and mixed-phase cloud processes Halogen chemistry and mercury oxidation Mountain valley fog dynamics Recent publications emphasize NPF modeling , mercury oxidation studies , and complex terrain air quality challenges . Her work leverages advanced instrumentation and field campaigns like Storm Peak Laboratory operations. Scientific Awards Outstanding Undergraduate Research Mentor Award (University of Utah, 2023-2024) Outstanding Teaching Award (College of Mines and Earth Science, 2019) Regents' Rising Research Award (Nevada System of Higher Education, 2012) Dr. Hallar actively mentors graduate students and secures major NSF and DOE grants for projects including: REU SITE: Alpine Meteorology Training (2023-2028) CFACT: Cold Fog in Complex Terrain (2021-2025) Storm Peak Laboratory Facility Operations (2021-2026)

• Atmospheric sciences
• Climate change science
• Geology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sebastian Hoch is an Adjunct Associate Professor in Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Utah. His research focuses on boundary layer processes in complex terrain , particularly examining radiation and surface energy balance effects on boundary layer evolution and terrain-driven flows. Education: PhD in Natural Sciences (Earth Science) from ETH Zurich (2006) Languages: German His research integrates atmospheric sciences , climate change science , and geophysics , with specific emphasis on pollution monitoring , mountain meteorology , and fog dynamics . Recent publications analyze freezing fog microphysics, coastal fog formation mechanisms, and complex terrain wind energy potential using WRF-COAMPS modeling. Grant-funded projects include: COLD FOG AMONGST COMPLEX TERRAIN (CFACT) 2021-2025 RED BUTTE AIR EXCHANGE STUDY 2019-2020 OWENS LAKE LIDAR STUDY 2018 MODELING FOR FASMEE 2018-2021 MATERHORN program 2011-2017 As educator, he has taught Experiential Learning II and Mountain Weather & Climate courses (2023-2024). His work combines extensive field measurements with high-resolution modeling to address atmospheric boundary layer dynamics in complex environments.

• Materials under extreme conditions
• High-pressure geophysics
• Planetary core composition
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Deng Liwei is an Associate Professor at the School of New Materials and New Energy, Shenzhen University of Technology, and a Shenzhen High-Level Talent. He holds a doctorate in Engineering from Southwest Jiaotong University and has conducted postdoctoral research at Peking University and the Carnegie Institution of Geophysics. PhD (2008): Southwest Jiaotong University BSc (2003): Sichuan Normal University His research focuses on theoretical and experimental studies of material properties under extreme conditions, particularly relevant to planetary cores and deep Earth processes. His work involves numerical simulation, high-pressure experiments, and computational modeling of minerals like MgSiO3 perovskite, feldspars, and iron alloys. Recent publications highlight studies on lunar mantle hydration, planetary core composition, and phase transitions in mantle minerals. His work integrates computational approaches with experimental validation using techniques like synchrotron X-ray diffraction and shock compression. Scientific Awards : Shenzhen High-Level Talent (2019) As principal investigator, he has led NSFC-funded projects on carbon solubility in mantle minerals and participated in major CAS and NSFC initiatives. He serves as a reviewer for multiple journals and collaborates with institutions like Argonne National Laboratory and the Carnegie Institution.

• Lean Product Development
• Systems Engineering
• Platform Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dag Henrik Bergsjö serves as an Assistant Professor in Product Development at Chalmers University of Technology. His academic work focuses on integrating lean methodologies with systems engineering approaches to optimize product development processes. Dr. Bergsjö's research spans several interconnected domains of engineering management and systems design. His primary interests include Lean Product Development, Systems Engineering, and Platform Development (covering technology, product, and production platforms). He is actively working to develop the research area of Platform-based Product Development and explores the combination of Lean Product Development with Product Data Management (PDM/PLM). His work particularly emphasizes Lean Product Development tools such as Pulse, visual planning, and checklists. His recent publications (2019-2025) demonstrate a consistent focus on human-centric manufacturing systems, knowledge management in engineering contexts, and the application of lean principles to complex product development challenges. The research trends show increasing attention to socio-technical aspects of digitalization in industrial engineering processes and the development of frameworks for designing human-centric manufacturing systems for novel products. Dr. Bergsjö has secured significant research funding through multiple projects, primarily supported by VINNOVA and other Swedish research agencies. His projects span various domains including digital product development centers, AI analysis in construction projects, knowledge sharing in digital collaborative projects, and sustainable manufacturing methods. He leads and participates in several research initiatives including the Wingquist Laboratory: Digital Center for Product Development (2024-2024), Smart Module for AI Analysis during the Design Phase in Safety-Critical Complex Construction Projects (2024-2025), and previously led projects such as KIDSAM: Knowledge and Information Sharing in Digital Collaborative Projects (2018-2021), TechMo: Technology Modeling of Sustainable Manufacturing Methods in the Electronics Industry (2017-2018), and several others focused on platform-based development, digitalization, and lean methodologies.

J. Westerweelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Fluid Mechanics
• Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV)
• Turbulent Flow
• +۵ مورد دیگر

J. Westerweel is a Professor in the Department of Fluid Mechanics at Delft University of Technology, School of Mechanical Engineering. His research focuses on experimental fluid dynamics, particularly in Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) , turbulent flow , and microfluidic systems . He has contributed extensively to understanding coherent structures , drag forces , and flow measurement methodologies . Research Trends: Recent works emphasize 3D flow reconstruction , microbubble dynamics , programmable hydrodynamics , and industrial fluid applications such as gypsum slurry flow optimization. His studies span both fundamental turbulence analysis and applied techniques in rowing propulsion , compliant coatings , and cavitation mitigation . Editorial Contributions: He has served as an editor for Experiments in Fluids and Flow, Turbulence and Combustion , ensuring quality in experimental methods across fluid mechanics.

• Roman Archaeology
• Urban Archaeology
• Frontier Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Ian Haynes is a leading academic at Newcastle University , specializing in Roman archaeology with a focus on urban transformation , military communities , and frontier economies . He co-leads major interdisciplinary projects such as Rome Transformed and The Lateran Project , which employ advanced geophysical and digital methodologies to study Roman sites in Italy, Britain, and beyond. Academic Rank : Professor Institution : Newcastle University Research Themes : Roman military, urban archaeology, geospatial analysis, cultural heritage His work spans from 2001 to 2025 , with recent publications exploring the evolution of the Eastern Caelian in Rome, digital imaging of Gandhāran art, and geophysical prospection techniques. Collaborations with scholars like Professor Paolo Liverani and Dr Thea Ravasi highlight his team-based approach to large-scale urban research. Selected Article Trends : Urban transformation from Castra to Cathedral (2025) Geophysical survey in southeast Rome (2023) Frontier economies in Roman Britain (2020) Digital reconstruction of cultural heritage (2017)

• Durability of brittle construction materials
• Structural resilience of existing buildings
• Non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Els Verstrynge is an Associate Professor at the Department of Civil Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Science, KU Leuven. Her work focuses on the durability of brittle construction materials and structural resilience of existing buildings , particularly those of architectural heritage. She leads interdisciplinary research projects utilizing multi-scale numerical modeling, advanced non-destructive testing (NDT), and 4D X-ray tomography to study concrete and masonry degradation. Research emphasizes reinforcement corrosion , fatigue fracture , and climate-induced degradation Develops Bayesian updating techniques for corrosion assessment and AI-driven structural analysis (CHAI project) Supervises PhD research on fracture mechanics and degradation processes Her work bridges experimental and computational methods, contributing to conservation strategies for aging infrastructure and innovative reuse of building materials.

Franziska Paulمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Critical political economy
• Public and collective ownership
• Economic democracy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr Franziska Paul is Lecturer in Political Economy at the University of Glasgow's Adam Smith Business School, specializing in Management. She co-leads the Political Economy Futures Forum and contributes to the Entrepreneurship, Development and Political Economy research cluster, focusing on public ownership models and economic democracy. Her academic credentials include: PhD in Geography, University of Glasgow MRes in Human Geography, University of Glasgow MA (Hons) in Geography-Sociology, University of Aberdeen Paul's research examines ownership transformation across social, economic, and ecological dimensions, with emphasis on de-privatisation and democratisation processes. She investigates public ownership in energy, waste, transport, and banking sectors through critical political economy frameworks, analyzing trade union environmentalism and community wealth building initiatives in Germany and the United States. Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate concentrated analysis of remunicipalisation movements and public banking alternatives, particularly examining local state dynamics in post-neoliberal contexts. Her work consistently connects energy transition with democratic ownership models, highlighting transnational case studies of municipal takebacks and community-led financial institutions. Key recognitions include: 2024 Engagement Through Research Award for Public Futures Database work 2022-2023 Wiley Top Cited Article Award for remunicipalisation research Paul supervises doctoral research on alternative economic approaches and contemporary labor issues. Current funding includes £883,000 Norges Forskningsråd grant for PHASE project on North Sea energy transitions, £30,000 for Political Economy Futures Forum leadership, and £4,710 International Partnership Development Fund award for public banking networks research. She actively contributes to the Public Futures Database (global de-privatisation case repository), Public Banking Project (led by Thomas Marois), and Global Remunicipalisation research consortium, while maintaining collaborative ties with Norwegian, German, and US institutions.

Laura Spagnoloمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Structural Biology
• Genome Editing
• DNA Repair
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Laura Spagnolo is Professor of Biophysical Chemistry in the Molecular Biosciences department at the University of Glasgow and Group Leader at the Research Complex at Harwell. She co-founded the Scottish Centre for Macromolecular Imaging and leads research on genome editing mechanisms using integrated structural biology approaches. She holds an MSc in Pharmacy from the University of Trieste and a PhD from the University of Padova/EMBL Heidelberg. Her research focuses on: Structural mechanisms of CRISPR systems and DNA repair complexes Macromolecular assemblies in genome editing and RNA metabolism Multi-scale structural analysis from atomic to cellular resolution Her publications demonstrate consistent focus on structural biology of DNA/RNA-processing complexes, with recent work emphasizing CRISPR machinery, DNA repair systems, and archaeal biology using cryo-EM and biochemical approaches. Active grants include: BBSRC funding for Staufen protein microscopy (2024-2027) MRC support for electron microscopy modernization (2022-2023) BBSRC project on DNA recombinases (2022-2025) Scottish Funding Council grants for macromolecular imaging (2018-2021) She directs the Spagnolo research group studying genome engineering complexes and collaborates with the Scottish Macromolecular Imaging Centre.

Adam Joinsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human-Technology Interaction
• Privacy and Self-Disclosure
• Cyber-Security
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Adam Joinson is Professor in the Management Information, Decisions & Operations department at the University of Bath's School of Management. He directs the Applied Digital Behaviour Lab and serves as co-Director of the Bath Institute for Digital Security and Behaviour (IDSB), while also leading the ESRC Digital Security by Design Social Science Hub+ ('Discribe') and contributing to the EPSRC CRANE Network Plus leadership team. His research bridges computational and social sciences, focusing on human-technology interaction with specific expertise in privacy, self-disclosure, cybersecurity, and social influence patterns. Professor Joinson's interdisciplinary research examines how system design influences human behavior across digital contexts. His work spans privacy behaviors, cyber-security practices, social relations in online environments, and computational social science applications. He specializes in analyzing the psychological mechanisms behind online influence, manipulation techniques, and security decision-making processes, with significant contributions to understanding cyberdeviance trajectories and bystander intervention in online harassment scenarios. ESRC Digital Security by Design Social Science Hub+ Director Co-Director of Bath Institute for Digital Security and Behaviour EPSRC CRANE Network Plus Leadership Team Principal Investigator on multiple ESRC/EPSRC-funded projects His research program has secured funding from major organizations including ESRC, EPSRC, EU, British Academy, DSTL, and UK Government. Current projects include 'ESRC IAA - Carrier: An Open-Source Platform for Exploring Online Interaction with LLM-Integrated Messaging' (2025-2026), 'Reactions to Intragroup Threat - Phase 2' (2025), and 'Cyber Statecraft in an Era of Systemic Competition' (2023-2025). He actively supervises doctoral students interested in computational-social science boundary research. Professor Joinson leads the Applied Digital Behaviour Lab, which focuses on experimental and computational approaches to understanding digital behavior. His team develops innovative methodologies including simulation games for cybersecurity training and linguistic analysis tools for detecting online risk signals. Current initiatives explore the intersection of AI integration in communication, conspiracy theory stabilization through internet memes, and the psychological dimensions of cyber-resilience.