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Dierck Hillmannمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Optical Coherence Tomography
• Biophotonics
• Medical Imaging
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Dierck Hillmann is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Science, Department of Biophotonics and Medical Imaging, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. He holds a PhD in Holoscopy from Luebeck University (2013). His research focuses on advanced optical imaging techniques, particularly Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), with applications in retinal imaging, functional signal analysis, and computational imaging. He is affiliated with the LaserLaB - Biophotonics and Microscopy research group. Key research areas include improving OCT resolution through holographic methods, functional imaging of retinal neurons and photoreceptors, and developing computational adaptive optics to enhance imaging quality. His work addresses challenges like speckle reduction, aberration correction, and real-time data processing in biomedical imaging. Dr. Hillmann’s contributions span over 37 publications, including innovations in full-field OCT, optoretinography, and phase-sensitive measurements. He teaches courses such as Computational Optical Imaging and Light-Tissue Interaction. His current project explores imaging individual retinal cells and their functions using advanced techniques. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, but his extensive publication record reflects significant academic impact. Students advised are not specified in the provided materials.

Melanie Campbellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biomedical Optics
• Retinal Imaging
• Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis
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Melanie Campbell is a Professor at the University of Waterloo, cross-appointed to the School of Optometry and Department of Systems Design Engineering. Her research focuses on the optical properties of the eye, developing imaging systems for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease and diabetic retinopathy through polarization techniques and adaptive optics. PhD in Physics from Australian National University (1982) MSc in Physics from University of Waterloo (1977) BSc in Chemical Physics from University of Toronto (1975) Research interests include: Retinal amyloid detection for Alzheimer's diagnosis Adaptive optics for high-resolution imaging Polarimetry in ocular pathology Presbyopia and ophthalmic corrections Her publications (2012-2019) demonstrate interdisciplinary applications of optics in neuroscience and diabetes research, with key contributions to: Retinal polarization imaging Two-photon therapy systems Cone photoreceptor analysis Animal models of neurodegeneration Scientific honors include: 2019 Laird Lecturer 2014 CAP-INO Medal 2004 Rank Prize in Optoelectronics Fellow of Optical Society of America As director of Campbell Labs, she leads research on retinal imaging techniques and their applications in neurological disease diagnosis.

Nader Sadeghمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Robotics
• Controls
• Automation
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Nader Sadegh is a Professor in the Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology's College of Engineering, where he also serves as Associate Director and Education Director of the Robotics Ph.D. Program. His research spans robotics, control theory, and artificial intelligence with applications in industrial automation and public health. Dr. Sadegh's educational background includes: B.S. from University of California, Santa Barbara (1982) M.S. from University of California, Berkeley (1984) Ph.D. from University of California, Berkeley (1987) His research evolved from pioneering work on adaptive learning controllers for robotic manipulators—which enable robots to learn repetitive tasks without precise models—to neural network applications and nonlinear system identification. Current work focuses on barrier state theory for safety-critical control systems, safe trajectory optimization in robotics, and epidemiological modeling for disease transmission control. His methodologies consistently bridge theoretical control frameworks with industrial implementations to enhance system accuracy and autonomy while reducing hardware complexity. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a dominant trend toward safety-critical control architectures using barrier states and functions, with expanding applications in quadrotor navigation, agricultural robotics, and pandemic response systems. The interdisciplinary nature of his work connects control theory with machine learning, epidemiology, and industrial automation. Scientific distinctions include: Associate Editor, Journal of Dynamic Systems, Measurement, and Control (1993-1997) Registered Professional Engineer in Georgia U.S. Patent 5,946,449 for precision apparatus with non-rigid structures Dr. Sadegh has secured significant industry-sponsored research including Xerox Corporation projects on photoreceptor speed regulation, Ford Motor Company collaborations on assembly operations and continuously variable transmissions, and Visteon-funded work on high-precision manufacturing systems. His grants consistently target practical implementations where theoretical control methods solve real-world problems in automotive systems, electro-hydraulic valves, and glass forming processes. Based at the Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute (GTMI), his lab develops integrated control solutions for complex mechanical systems, with recent emphasis on safety-guaranteed autonomous operations in unstructured environments and data-driven modeling for biological processes.

Heidi Baselerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Visual Neuroscience
• Neuroimaging
• Sensory Processing
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Dr. Heidi Baseler is a Senior Lecturer in Imaging Sciences at the Hull York Medical School and the Department of Psychology , University of York . She serves as INSPIRE Programme Lead for undergraduate research and contributes to research governance and public/patient involvement in research through committees like the York Neuroimaging Centre Research Governance Committee and Involvement@York . Education : AB in Biology/Psychology from Dartmouth College (1986), PhD in Vision Science from University of California, Berkeley (1995) Career : Research Fellow at Stanford, Smith-Kettlewell Eye Research Institute, and University of York; Lecturer in Imaging Sciences at Hull York Medical School (2012-2021) Her research focuses on neural mechanisms for central/peripheral vision processing, cortical responses to sensory loss (e.g., AMD, deafness), and neuroprotective strategies like photobiomodulation. Techniques include structural and functional MRI , magnetic resonance spectroscopy , multifocal EEG , and electroretinography . Key findings include cortical reorganization in macular degeneration and superior visual performance in deaf adults. Recent article trends highlight: Neuroimaging biomarkers for AMD progression Cross-modal plasticity in deaf individuals Long-term effects of sensory deprivation on brain structure Photobiomodulation for neurodegeneration Functional connectivity in face-selective regions Contrast perception dynamics across aging Scientific awards include: Exceptional Contribution to Student Experience Finalist , Hull York Medical School (2024) Pursuing Excellence Award , Hull York Medical School (2023) Vice-Chancellor's Teaching Award , University of York (2020) Multiple Teacher of Excellence Finalist recognitions (2016-2018) She teaches undergraduate medical students in Foundations of Medicine and Neurological Diseases , and supervises MSc Cognitive Neuroscience projects. Collaborations span institutions like University of Hull , University of Lille , and University of Regensburg . Current students include Sharyfah Alasiri (PhD, Biomedical Sciences) and Erin English (PhD, Psychology) at the University of York.

• Medicinal Chemistry
• Organic Synthesis
• Drug Discovery
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Christopher Cioffi is the Thomas and Constance D'Ambra Professor in Organic Chemistry at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology. His research focuses on medicinal chemistry and organic synthesis, with projects spanning drug discovery for ophthalmic indications, neuropathic pain, COVID-19 therapeutics, and metabolic disorders. The Cioffi Laboratory employs cutting-edge techniques including microwave synthesis, automated chromatography, and LCMS analysis, complemented by structural biology and computational approaches for drug design. Dr. Cioffi completed his B.S. (1994) and Ph.D. (2000) in Chemistry at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. His current research portfolio includes NIH-funded collaborations developing GlyT2 inhibitors for neuropathic pain treatment and bispecific compounds targeting age-related macular degeneration and Stargardt disease. Additional projects investigate novel antiviral agents through the Center for Antiviral Medicines and Pandemic Preparedness. Recent publications demonstrate Cioffi's multidisciplinary approach, spanning structural biology of viral proteases, allosteric modulation of glycine transporters, and development of novel catalysts for green chemistry applications. His work shows consistent focus on translating mechanistic insights into therapeutic strategies, with frequent collaborations extending to Columbia University, University of Sydney, and Scripps Research Institute. While no specific awards are mentioned in the provided materials, Cioffi leads an active research group training students in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry, with significant exposure to pharmacology and pharmacokinetics. The laboratory maintains specialized capabilities in microwave synthesis technology and analytical biochemistry, supported by institutional core facilities at RPI.

Roelof Hutمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Chronobiology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Zoology
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Roelof Hut is a Professor of Chronobiology at the University of Groningen, affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the Groningen Institute for Evolutionary Life Sciences (GIELS). He leads the Hut Lab - Chronobiology, focusing on circadian rhythms, photoperiodism, and evolutionary adaptations to environmental timing cues. His roles include Chair of the International Hibernation Society and editorial board memberships for Journal of Biological Rhythms , Journal of Circadian Rhythms , and Frontiers in Ecology & Evolution . Research interests span chronobiology, evolutionary biology, and neurophysiology, with a focus on circadian entrainment mechanisms, seasonal timing in animals, and the impacts of light on physiology and behavior. He has contributed to projects like the NWA-funded BioClock initiative, investigating circadian clocks in modern society and light’s role in human health. Key collaborations include studies on light entrainment in insects, stress effects on circadian clocks, and the genomic basis of climate adaptation in species like the winter moth. His work intersects with UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing health and environmental sustainability. Roelof Hut has held postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Virginia and Inserm (France), and his research outputs include over 115 peer-reviewed articles. He is actively involved in public outreach, addressing topics like daylight exposure’s cognitive effects and the societal implications of circadian misalignment.

Daniel Baumمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Scientific Visualization
• Computational Biology
• Image Analysis
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Daniel Baum is a Research Professor and Head of the Visual Data Analysis research group at the Zuse Institute Berlin (ZIB), which is affiliated with Freie Universität Berlin. His work spans across scientific visualization, computational biology, and image analysis, with a particular focus on developing methods for analyzing complex biological structures and neural circuits. He is actively involved in multiple interdisciplinary research projects including HFSP Chitons, Geometric Learning for Single-Cell RNA Velocity Modeling, and RobustCircuit. Dr. Baum's research interests center on visual and data-centric computing approaches to solve complex problems in biology and medicine. His work bridges the gap between computational methods and biological applications, with significant contributions to cryo-electron tomography analysis, neural circuit mapping, and geometric morphometrics. He develops innovative algorithms for 3D reconstruction, image segmentation, and visualization of biological structures, from molecular to organismal scales. His publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to visualization techniques applied to biological problems, with recent work focusing on neural circuit analysis in zebrafish and Drosophila, biomechanical studies of animal structures, and advanced methods for analyzing ancient artifacts. The research shows a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated multimodal data integration and machine learning approaches. Dr. Baum leads a productive research group with several key collaborators who frequently appear as co-authors on his publications, indicating a strong mentoring relationship. His projects involve substantial funding from various sources supporting interdisciplinary collaborations across biology, computer science, and engineering. His laboratory at ZIB focuses on visual data analysis for complex biological systems, with particular strength in developing computational methods for neuroscience applications and biomaterial analysis. The group maintains strong collaborations with multiple institutions working on cutting-edge imaging technologies and biological model systems.

• Mental Health
• Sport Policy
• Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Andy Smith is a Professor of Sport, Education, and Mental Health at Edge Hill University, serving as Director of the Centre for Mental Health, Sport and Physical Activity. His research focuses on mental health inequalities, the role of sport and education in fostering positive mental health, and systems-level interventions in communities and professional sports. He has advised UK parliamentary committees and contributed to national policies like the Moving for Mental Health brief. His work has earned prestigious awards, including the 2016 Times Higher Education Award and the 2022 NIHR Tackling Health Inequalities Award. Smith holds a PhD in Sociology of Sport from the University of Liverpool (2006), an MA in Sociology of Sport from the University of Leicester (2002), and a BSc in Sports Studies from the University of Staffordshire (2001). He previously served as Reader in the Sociology of Sport at the University of Chester (2006–2012). His research groups include the Sport, Work and Health Research Group and the Sport, Physical Activity, Health & Wellbeing Practice team. His research explores place-based strategies to reduce mental health disparities, with contributions to sport policy frameworks and collaborations with health organizations. He supervises postgraduate and PhD students, emphasizing mentorship in sport and education disciplines. Smith’s editorial roles include editorships at European Physical Education Review , Leisure Studies , and Qualitative Research in Sport, Exercise and Health . He leads projects like Arts4Us , addressing child and youth mental health through arts initiatives, and Improving sustainable access to mental health care , using community development approaches.

• Neurosciences
• Cognitive and computational psychology
• Biological psychology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Roni Maimon Mor is a Research Fellow at the Institute of Ophthalmology, University College London. Their work bridges neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and biomedical engineering, focusing on vision science, neural plasticity, and human-technology interaction. They investigate how sensory deprivation (e.g., congenital sight impairment) and interventions (e.g., gene therapy) reshape neural processes and perceptual abilities. Research interests include developmental vision, robotic prosthetics, and the cognitive embodiment of artificial limbs. Their studies explore how early life experiences influence motor learning and how neural systems adapt to sensory loss or technological augmentation. Mor’s interdisciplinary approach integrates neuroimaging (e.g., fMRI, EEG), behavioral experiments, and engineering solutions like gaze-tracking systems for pediatric diagnostics. Publications highlight advancements in gene therapy outcomes for retinal dystrophies, cortical plasticity in sensory-deprived populations, and neural correlates of prosthetic limb use. Their work contributes to clinical tools for vision assessment and theoretical models of body representation. No scientific awards explicitly listed. Research is supported by collaborations in ophthalmology, robotics, and cognitive science. Mor’s lab at UCL focuses on translating neural findings into therapeutic and assistive technologies.

Fabian-Xosé Fernandezمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Circadian Rhythms
• Sleep Science
• Suicide Risk Assessment
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Fabian-Xosé Fernandez serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology within the College of Science at the University of Arizona, where he directs the Circadian Trends Laboratory. His research program bridges neuroscience, clinical psychology, and public health through investigations of circadian biology and sleep-wake patterns. His primary research interests focus on circadian fluctuations in real-world data , psychology of nighttime wakefulness , and suicide risk mechanisms . Key investigations explore how nocturnal wakefulness correlates with suicidal ideation, homicide risk, and metabolic dysregulation. His work employs National Violent Death Reporting System analyses Controlled circadian phase-shifting experiments Population-level sleep surveys Translational rodent models Recent publications reveal strong temporal patterns in behavioral health outcomes, with suicide risk peaking during circadian night across diverse populations. His lab develops chronotherapeutic interventions including spectral filtering devices and lighting protocols to optimize circadian alignment. Current work examines how blue-light modifiers affect phase-shifting responses and how sleep disruption mediates psychiatric outcomes in bipolar disorder. Fernandez teaches graduate and undergraduate courses including PSY 350 (Sleep/Wake, Time Cycles, & Life) and PSY 578 (Sleep & Sleep Disorders), with recent instruction through 2025. His academic service includes editorial review for journals like Clocks & Sleep and Neuropsychopharmacology.

• Bioengineering
• Microfluidics
• Organ-on-Chip Technology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Matthias Meier is a Full Professor at the Institute of Biochemistry, University of Leipzig, and Principal Investigator at Helmholtz Pioneer Campus, Helmholtz Zentrum München. His research focuses on advancing microfluidic organ-on-chip technology for single-cell and whole-organ disease modeling. Education: PhD in Biophysics (University of Basel, 2006) Research Interests: Dr. Meier's work bridges bioengineering and metabolic disorders, using organ-on-chip platforms to study stem cell differentiation, pancreatic/adipose tissue interactions, and dynamic microenvironmental signals. His lab integrates microfluidics with hiPSC-derived organoids for obesity and diabetes research. Publication Trends: Recent studies emphasize organ-on-chip systems, single-cell analysis , and stem cell engineering , with applications in cardiovascular disease modeling, spatial transcriptomics, and bioelectronic monitoring. Scientific Awards: Feodor-Lynen Postdoctoral Fellowship (2008) Emmy-Noether Fellowship (2012-2018) ERC Consolidator Grant (2017) Advising & Grants: He has led independent research groups with major grants, focusing on energy imbalance mechanisms and patient-specific organoid models for metabolic disease therapies. Labs & Teams: The Matthias Meier Lab develops microfluidic platforms to control chemical, architectural, and mechanical cues for hiPSC differentiation, emphasizing spatial protein profiling and organoid assembly.

Shuyang Zhenمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Controlled Environment Agriculture
• Plant Physiology
• LED Lighting
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Shuyang Zhen is an Assistant Professor in Controlled Environment Horticulture at Texas A&M University's Department of Horticultural Sciences. Her research examines environmental plant physiology and optimization of specialty crop production in controlled environments, focusing on photosynthesis, LED lighting, hydroponics, and crop selection for greenhouses/vertical farms. Education includes a PhD in Horticulture from University of Georgia (2017), MS from University of Maine, and BS from Huazhong Agricultural University. Prior to Texas A&M, she conducted postdoctoral research at Utah State University's Crop Physiology Laboratory (2017-2020). Research investigates light quality (far-red, UV-B, blue), temperature interactions, nutrient management, and novel technologies (quantum dot films) to enhance crop yield, nutritional quality, and stress resilience. Current projects explore photon capture efficiency, biomass allocation, and sustainable greenhouse production systems. Publications demonstrate consistent focus on light-environment interactions, with recent work examining synergistic effects of spectral composition and temperature on morphology, antioxidant dynamics in tomatoes, and quantum dot applications. Studies employ physiological, genomic, and technological approaches. No awards, students, or grant details are explicitly documented. Laboratory focus: Environmental plant physiology and optimization of specialty food/ornamental crop production systems.

• Molluscan Evolution
• Evolutionary Biology
• Developmental Biology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tim Wollesen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Evolutionary Biology at the Faculty of Life Sciences. His research focuses on molluscan evolution, neurogenesis, and developmental genetics, particularly in cephalopods, scaphopods, and chaetognaths. He has led projects funded by the Schrödinger Grant and collaborates internationally on topics like Hox gene expression and single-cell transcriptomics. Research interests include evolutionary developmental biology (evo-devo), comparative genomics, and the molecular mechanisms underlying body plan diversification. Recent studies explore the genetic basis of shell formation, nervous system evolution, and ancestral cell type conservation in spiralians. Notable contributions include analyzing developmental gene expression in squid eyes, sequencing chaetognath transcriptomes, and elucidating Hox gene roles in molluscan body plans. His work bridges molecular biology with evolutionary questions, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals through biodiversity research. Received Schrödinger Grant (2018) to support evolutionary research Active in international conferences, presenting on bioadhesives and molluscan cell types Lead researcher on projects like 'Elucidating molluscan evolution by single cell sequencing' (2021–ongoing) His lab focuses on integrative approaches combining genomics, microscopy, and developmental biology to decode evolutionary innovations in invertebrate lineages.

Shaul Druckmannمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Neuroscience
• Computational Biology
• Neural Circuits
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Shaul Druckmann is an Associate Professor at Stanford University in the departments of Neurobiology, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and by courtesy in Electrical Engineering. He is affiliated with Stanford Bio-X and the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute. Key Research Areas: Neural circuit dynamics, computational neuroscience, sensory-motor integration, and brain-wide information representation. Academic Roles: Advisor, mentor, and instructor for graduate and doctoral programs at Stanford. His work combines theoretical modeling, in vivo imaging , and genetic dissection to uncover how neural circuits process information and generate behavior. Recent trends in his research emphasize cross-species comparative analysis (Drosophila, rodents, C. elegans) and interdisciplinary applications in neuroprosthetics. 2023-2024 Awards: Award for Excellence in Graduate Teaching, Stanford University McKnight Scholar, McKnight Foundation Sloan Research Fellow, Sloan Foundation Advising & Teaching: Dr. Druckmann mentors doctoral students across Neurobiology, Psychiatry, and Applied Physics. He teaches foundational courses like Introduction to Mathematical Tools in Neuroscience and Neuroscience Computational Core , while supervising independent studies in bioengineering and physics. Laboratory: The Druckmann Lab at Stanford employs advanced imaging , computational modeling , and connectome analysis to bridge theoretical neuroscience with applications in medical devices and cognitive frameworks.

Marinko Sarunicمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Biomedical Imaging
• Optical Coherence Tomography
• Microscopy
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Marinko Sarunic is an Adjunct Professor at the School of Engineering Science , Simon Fraser University . He holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from Duke University and has been recognized as a Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research Scholar . His research focuses on biomedical imaging , particularly optical coherence tomography (OCT) , microscopy , and low-coherence interferometry , with applications in diabetic retinopathy , Alzheimer’s disease , and age-related macular degeneration . Dr. Sarunic's work spans adaptive optics , deep learning , and sensorless OCT systems , emphasizing clinical translation and open-source software development (e.g., OCTAVA ). His Google Scholar publications highlight multimodal imaging , vascular heterogeneity analysis , and AI-driven diagnostics for retinal diseases. His contributions include the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research Scholar award. Though not currently teaching courses, his collaborations and leadership in retinal imaging and medical device innovation are pivotal for advancing non-invasive diagnostics in neurodegenerative and diabetic conditions .