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Kristie Jonesمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار بالینی

• Special Education Teacher Burnout
• Rural Special Education
• Teacher Retention Strategies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Kristie Jones serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Studies at Purdue University, specializing in Special Education since 2024. Her academic career builds upon extensive K-12 teaching experience across Kentucky and Indiana schools, directly informing her research on critical challenges in special education delivery and teacher sustainability. Education Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction, Special Education, University of Louisville (2024) M.A. in Teacher Leadership with endorsement in Autism, Georgetown College (2012) B.S. in Special Education: Moderate to Severe Disabilities, Eastern Kentucky University (2006) Research Interests Dr. Jones' research program addresses systemic challenges in special education through empirically grounded approaches. Her primary focus areas include: Quantifying burnout drivers among rural special education teachers Developing sustainable support frameworks for rural educators and students Implementing evidence-based teacher retention strategies Optimizing mentoring protocols for new special education faculty Validating antecedent physical activity as behavioral intervention Designing multi-tiered academic/behavioral supports for low-incidence disabilities Publications Her 2021 publication on person-centered transition services demonstrates her commitment to collaborative, individualized frameworks for students with disabilities. This work exemplifies her interdisciplinary approach bridging educational psychology, disability studies, and rural education policy, with consistent emphasis on practical implementation in resource-constrained settings. Awards and Honors No scientific awards or fellowships are documented in the current professional profile. Advising and Grants While specific graduate advisees and grant funding are not enumerated in available materials, her clinical faculty role and dissertation research suggest active mentorship of pre-service teachers and potential involvement in teacher preparation initiatives within Purdue's College of Education.

Yangang Xingمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sustainable Built Environment
• Healthy Buildings
• Nature-Based Solutions
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Yangang Xing is an Associate Professor at the School of Architecture Design and the Built Environment, Nottingham Trent University. He focuses on sustainable architectural science, integrating nature-based solutions, intelligent building technologies, and systemic modeling of post-carbon built environments. His work bridges building physics, smart cities, biophilia, and heritage conservation. Specializes in sustainable built environment and occupant wellbeing Develops AI-driven digital twin systems for circular energy renovation Active in EPSRC-funded projects on urban sustainability Chair of CIBSE Intelligent Building Group His research emphasizes creating holistic solutions to address societal challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration. Recent projects include the Innovate UK KTP partnership with Allsee Technologies, developing the Vieunite system for immersive digital nature experiences, and collaborations with Historic England on low-carbon materials. Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHA) Member of Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (MCIBSE) Dr. Xing supervises postgraduate research in areas including net-zero buildings, health-promoting urban design, and digital sustainability tools. His industrial experience complements academic research in economically viable carbon-neutral urban planning.

Gomaa Agagمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Digital Marketing
• E-commerce
• Tourism Marketing
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Gomaa Agag serves as Associate Professor of Marketing at Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University, bringing over a decade of academic experience across Egypt, UAE, and UK institutions. His leadership in digital marketing research and pedagogical excellence has established him as a key contributor to contemporary marketing scholarship. His academic credentials include: PhD in Marketing, University of Plymouth MPhil in Marketing PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) PGCHE (Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education) BA (Hons) in Marketing Agag's research program centers on digital transformation in consumer behavior, with emphases on e-commerce ethics, AI-driven tourism marketing, and cross-cultural social commerce dynamics. His methodology integrates structural equation modeling (AMOS/WARPPLS) and fsQCA to analyze complex consumer decision pathways, particularly examining how technological adoption intersects with cultural variables in online retail environments. Recent work investigates pandemic-induced behavioral shifts and sustainability-driven consumption patterns. His publication trajectory reveals evolving focus from foundational e-commerce trust studies toward contemporary AI applications in tourism marketing and circular economy models. The 15 most recent articles demonstrate consistent output in premier journals like Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services and Tourism Management , with increasing emphasis on longitudinal methodologies and cross-national comparative frameworks addressing digital marketing agility, green consumption, and post-pandemic recovery. Research recognition includes: Teaching Honour Roll (multiple inclusions) Best Teaching Award (2016) Best Teaching Award (2017) Agag actively shapes scholarly discourse as Associate Editor of the International Journal of Customer Relationship Marketing and Management while mentoring doctoral candidates through NTU's graduate programs. His external collaborations with industry partners like Booking.com and academic networks across 12 institutions demonstrate translational research impact. Current initiatives focus on AI optimization in hospitality performance metrics and cross-cultural analysis of sustainable consumption drivers, positioning him at the forefront of digital marketing evolution. His collaborative projects with international researchers and industry partners form dynamic research collectives examining digital marketing ethics and tourism technology adoption, though no dedicated physical laboratory is specified in available documentation.

• Computational Biology
• Structural Biology
• Bayesian Inference
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Dr. Roy Lederman is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Statistics and Data Science , Yale University. He is affiliated with the Quantitative Biology Institute (QBio) , the Applied Math Program , the Institute for Foundations of Data Science (FDS) , and the Wu Tsai Institute (WTI) . He was awarded the Sloan Research Fellowship (2023) . He previously held a Gibbs Assistant Professorship at Yale (2014-2015) and a postdoc at Princeton University (2015-2018) . Education: PhD in Applied Mathematics, Yale University (2014); dual BSc in Physics and Electrical Engineering, Tel-Aviv University. Teaching: Courses include Computational Tools for Data Science, Signal Processing, and Mathematical Machine Learning. Research Areas: Dr. Lederman works at the intersection of computational biology , structural biology , Bayesian inference , numerical analysis , and machine learning . His recent work focuses on cryo-EM and hyper-molecules for studying molecular heterogeneity, alternating diffusion for common variable recovery, and Zernike polynomials for 3D imaging. He also develops Hamiltonian Monte Carlo methods and randomized DNA sequencing algorithms . Publications Trends: His publications (15 most recent) emphasize structural biology and cryo-EM applications, machine learning (Bayesian deep learning, diffusion maps), numerical analysis (Fourier/Laplace transforms), and computational biology (DNA sequencing algorithms). Key sub-fields include heterogeneity analysis , manifold learning , Hamiltonian Monte Carlo , and Zernike polynomials . Scientific Awards: Sloan Research Fellow (2023) Dr. Lederman actively mentors graduate students and postdocs at Yale, and co-organizes the One World Cryo-EM seminar series . His lab develops open-source software (e.g., prolate function implementation ) and explores theoretical bounds on transforms and common variable recovery in multi-sensor experiments.

Garry Tewمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Clinical Exercise Science
• Physical Activity Interventions
• Long-term Health Conditions
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Garry Tew serves as the founding Director of the Institute for Health and Care Improvement and holds the position of Professor of Clinical Exercise Science at York St John University's School of Science, Technology and Health. As a BASES Accredited Sport and Exercise Scientist, he leads interdisciplinary research initiatives focused on improving community health through evidence-based practices. He also serves as the Academic Lead of Scarborough Coastal Health and Care Research Collaborative (SHARC), a partnership with York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Professor Tew's research program centers on the role of physical activity and exercise in preventing, managing, and treating long-term health conditions. He is internationally recognized for his pioneering work on exercise interventions for intermittent claudication and exercise-based prehabilitation to enhance surgical readiness. His research spans mental health contexts, inflammatory bowel disease, peripheral artery disease, and multimorbidity in older adults, with a particular focus on developing accessible interventions for diverse patient populations. His extensive publication record demonstrates significant contributions across multiple health domains, with recent work emphasizing co-produced physical activity programs for severe mental illness, chair-based yoga for older adults with multiple conditions, and digital health coaching for surgical preparation. These publications reflect a consistent trajectory toward developing practical, evidence-based exercise interventions that can be implemented in real-world healthcare settings. Professor Tew actively contributes to the research community as a member of the East Midlands Nottingham One Research Ethics Committee and serves on the Selection Committee for the NIHR Doctoral Fellowship Programme. He regularly reviews grant applications for major funding bodies including the National Institute for Health and Care Research, Medical Research Council, and British Heart Foundation. His teaching expertise encompasses research methods and exercise physiology at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He also conducts specialized workshops for staff and postgraduate research students on research-related topics, demonstrating his commitment to developing the next generation of researchers in health and care disciplines.

• Wine Marketing
• Customer Experiences
• Value Creation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Barry Babin is the Phil B. Hardin Professor of Marketing and Chair of the Department of Marketing, Analytics and Professional Sales at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) School of Business Administration. He also serves as Executive Director of the Academy of Marketing Science®. Education: B.S. in Industrial Engineering, Louisiana State University (1982) M.B.A. in Business, University of Central Florida (1987) Ph.D. in Business Administration, Louisiana State University (1991) Barry's research focuses on customer experience design , wine marketing , value creation , and marketing analytics . He has published over 200 works, including books like Multivariate Data Analysis and CB: A Consumer Value Framework , with an h-index of 88. His meta-analyses and sensory marketing studies have significantly influenced service and retail marketing practices. Recent publications highlight trends in augmented reality marketing , robotic shopping assistants , and sustainable packaging . His work spans consumer behavior , salesforce management , and digital innovation . Awards: AMS Harold W. Berkman Distinguished Service Award Barry has directed over 20 dissertations/theses and consults on graduate program structures. He is a sought-after speaker in France and globally on marketing research topics.

• Dark Matter
• Particle Astrophysics
• Cosmology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Pearl Sandick is a Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy and Interim Dean in the College of Science at the University of Utah. She has previously served as Associate Chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy and Associate Dean for Faculty and Research in the College of Science. Her academic journey at the University of Utah began in 2011 as an Assistant Professor, progressing to Associate Professor in 2017, and achieving the rank of Professor in 2022. Her educational background includes: BA in Mathematics from New York University (2003) PhD in Physics from the University of Minnesota (2008) Sandick is a theoretical particle physicist whose research focuses on physics beyond the Standard Model, with particular emphasis on dark matter. Her work spans theoretical modeling, connections to astrophysical observations, and implications for experimental detection. She investigates various dark matter candidates and their potential signatures in current and future experiments, including collider searches, direct detection experiments, and indirect detection through astrophysical observations. Her research also extends to connections between particle physics and cosmology, including early universe phenomena and implications for cosmic structure formation. She has developed computational tools like MADHAT for dark matter analysis and has made significant contributions to understanding how stellar evolution can constrain axion physics. Her scholarly contributions have been recognized with several prestigious awards: University of Utah Early Career Teaching Award (2016) University of Utah Distinguished Mentor Award Linda K. Amos Award for Distinguished Service to Women University of Utah Presidential Scholar Sandick has been actively involved in mentoring graduate students, as evidenced by her teaching of PhD thesis research and Master's research courses. She has secured significant research funding from the National Science Foundation and other agencies to support her work on dark matter, dark energy, and new physics. Her grant portfolio includes projects on theoretical particle physics, connections to astrophysical observations, and studies on graduate education reform following a departmental tragedy. She is an active member of the American Physical Society, having served as Chair of the regional Four Corners Section in 2021-2022, demonstrating her commitment to the broader physics community and leadership in her field.

Adam Abrahamمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار بالینی

• Internal Medicine
• Primary Care
• Patient Empowerment
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Adam Abraham is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine-Internal Medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine . He holds an MD from Temple University School of Medicine (2001) and specializes in Internal Medicine with a focus on patient empowerment, palliative care, and medical education. Education : MD, Temple University School of Medicine (2001) Research Interests include: Integration of patient empowerment tools in primary care settings Curriculum development for transitions in care training End-of-life care with low physical symptom distress Optimizing opiate prescribing practices in residency clinics Clinical Practice : UCHealth Internal Medicine - Lowry, Denver, CO Affiliated with University of Colorado Hospital

Lei-Shih Chenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Public Health Genomics
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Disability and Health
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Lei-Shih Chen is a Professor in the Department of Health Behavior at the School of Public Health, Texas A&M University. With over 20 years of research experience, her work focuses on public health genomics, health disparities, disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and cancer prevention and control, securing approximately $13 million in research funding from NIH, NSF, and Texas agencies. Her educational background includes: PhD in Health Education from Texas A&M University (2007) MS in Occupational Medicine and Industrial Hygiene from National Taiwan University (2001) BS in Physical Therapy from National Taiwan University (1999) Dr. Chen's research employs community-based participatory methods to address health inequities through culturally tailored interventions. She specializes in genetic education for underserved populations, particularly Chinese Americans and Latinas, with emphasis on autism spectrum disorder and cancer prevention. Her work bridges genomic science with practical public health applications to reduce disparities. Recent publications (2022-2025) reveal consistent focus on community health worker interventions, genetic testing education, and culturally specific cancer prevention strategies. These studies predominantly target vulnerable groups using mixed-methods approaches to develop accessible health solutions while examining BMI, nutrition, and physical activity impacts on health outcomes. Dr. Chen's scientific recognition includes: Pathway Award (2024) ASHG Education Award (2023) Faculty Research Excellence Award (2023) Association of Former Students Distinguished Achievement Award for Teaching (2022) Public Health Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award (2022) Outstanding Research Award (2019, 2022) Armstrong Scholar Award (2021) Young Professional Award (2018) She has chaired 39 graduate students (29 graduated), mentored 10 post-doctoral associates, and advised approximately 300 undergraduates. Her $13 million research portfolio includes major grants from NIH, NSF, Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities, and the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas for community-based genomic and cancer prevention initiatives. Dr. Chen leads community-engaged research teams developing culturally competent health worker certification programs and family history-based interventions for Chinese American and Latino communities across Texas.

• Social Network Analysis
• Social Capital
• Personal Networks
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Beate Volker is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Geosciences , University of Utrecht , specializing in Human Geography and Spatial Planning . Her research focuses on Social Network Analysis , Social Capital , and Personal Network Dynamics , with particular interests in Dutch society, neighborhood effects, and urban sociology. Institutional affiliation: University of Utrecht Academic rank: Associate Professor Department: Human Geography and Spatial Planning Her scholarly work examines how life course events , urban densification , and social stratification shape personal and community-level networks. She investigates network segregation in Chilean and Dutch contexts, prisoner reintegration challenges, and the health impacts of social capital . Her methodological expertise includes field experiments, panel data analysis, and relational data collection. Recent publications highlight trends in acquaintanceship networks in the Netherlands, collective efficacy in neighborhoods, and person-centered care in long-term facilities. She contributes to the Dynamics of Youth and Pathways to Sustainability research programs. As a supervisor and researcher, Volker explores network consequences of entrepreneurship , pet ownership , and romantic relationships . Her work frequently appears in journals like Social Networks , British Journal of Sociology , and Health and Place , with peer-reviewed studies on network homogeneity, tie decay, and expert-driven causal modeling.

Roberto Zaninoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational fluid dynamics
• Nuclear fusion
• Concentrated solar power
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Roberto Zanino is a Full Professor of Nuclear Engineering at the Department of Energy (DENERG) of the Polytechnic of Turin, Italy. He serves as Advisor to the Rector for relations with European and international university networks and for the UniTe project, Undergraduate Research Opportunities Coordinator, and Project management functions of PoliToArgentina. He is also Scientific Advisor for the Partnership Agreement with NEWCLEO. Dr. Zanino earned his Laurea cum laude in Nuclear Engineering from Politecnico di Torino in 1984 and his Ph.D. in Energetics in 1989. His academic progression includes Assistant Professor (1990-91), Associate Professor (1992-2000), and Professor (2001-present). He previously served as Director of Alta Scuola Politecnica (2007-2010) and Head of the Graduate Program in Energetics (2011-present). His research spans computational fluid dynamics, concentrated solar power, controlled thermonuclear fusion, Generation IV nuclear fission reactors, and plasma physics. His work focuses on thermal-hydraulic analysis of liquid metal systems, superconducting magnet design for fusion applications, and concentrated solar power optimization. His recent publications demonstrate strong expertise in coupling computational tools for nuclear applications, particularly in CFD-system code integration for liquid metal systems and fusion magnet analysis. Dr. Zanino has received recognition as an IEEE Senior Member (2012) and has supervised numerous doctoral students working on topics including thermal-hydraulic analysis of heavy liquid metal systems, superconducting magnet simulation for fusion applications, and concentrated solar power modeling. He has extensive international experience, having worked at Max-Planck-Institut für Plasmaphysik, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and University of Illinois at Chicago. He is actively involved in major fusion projects including ITER, DTT (Divertor Tokamak Test facility), and EUROfusion. His teaching portfolio includes Computational Heat and Mass Transfer, Nuclear Fusion Reactor Engineering, Solar Thermal Technologies, and Computational Thermal Fluid Dynamics at both master's and doctoral levels.

Brenda M. Davyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Obesity and Body Weight Regulation
• Diet and Cardiovascular Diseases
• Dietary Intake Assessment
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Brenda M. Davy is a Professor in the Department of Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise at Virginia Tech. Her work focuses on obesity prevention, dietary intake assessment, and the role of beverages in health. She holds a PhD in Human Nutrition from Colorado State University (2001), an MS in Exercise Physiology (Virginia Tech, 1992), and a BS in Human Nutrition (Virginia Tech, 1989). Her research investigates diet, physical activity, and beverage consumption's impact on cardiovascular health, type 2 diabetes risk, and cognitive function. Notable projects include studies on ultra-processed foods' effects and hydration's role in metabolism. Dr. Davy has received prestigious awards, including Fellowships from The Obesity Society (2013) and the American College of Sports Medicine (2007), and the Excellence in Outcomes Research Award (2019). Her work bridges clinical practice and population health, with a focus on translating research into actionable public health strategies. Education: PhD, Human Nutrition (Colorado State University 2001) Experience: Over 30 years in academia and clinical nutrition roles, including leadership in clinical trials and research coordination. Key Research: Behavioral interventions, dietary biomarkers, and longitudinal studies on food intake. Her recent studies emphasize ultra-processed foods' metabolic consequences and hydration's cognitive benefits in aging populations. Collaborative projects include validating dietary assessment tools and exploring exercise timing's effects on cardiometabolic outcomes.

• Food Engineering
• Thermal Engineering
• Biophysics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Thijs Defraeye is a Senior Scientist at Empa (Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology) and Adjunct Professor at Dalhousie University. He holds a PhD in Building Physics from KU Leuven (2011) and a Master's in Civil Engineering (2006). His work focuses on optimizing food supply chains through multiphysics simulations and digital twins, addressing challenges in refrigerated transport, postharvest quality preservation, and energy-efficient food processing. He leads the SimBioSys group, developing solutions for perishable goods logistics and electrohydrodynamic technologies. Research interests include: Biophysics of food systems Digital twin applications in agriculture Electrohydrodynamic drying Thermal management in cold chains Sustainable food technologies Recent work emphasizes reducing food loss through physics-based modeling of refrigerated containers, ventilated packaging optimization, and scalable evaporative cooling systems. His studies bridge engineering principles with biological processes, aiming to enhance global food security and environmental sustainability.

Fabrizio Marinelliمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biophysics
• Molecular Simulation
• Membrane Transport
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Fabrizio Marinelli is an Associate Professor of Biophysics and Data Science at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), effective July 2025, and holds an adjunct senior investigator position at the Versiti Blood Research Institute. He previously served as a staff scientist at the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI/NIH) and conducted postdoctoral research at the Max Planck Institute of Biophysics and NIH. Educational background includes a PhD in Statistical and Biological Physics from the International School for Advanced Studies (Trieste, Italy), an MS in Chemistry from La Sapienza University (Rome), and postdoctoral training in molecular biophysics. His research focuses on computational modeling of molecular mechanisms in membrane transport, signaling, and morphological changes, integrating advanced simulation techniques with experimental data (e.g., EPR/DEER, HDX-MS, cryo-EM). Key methodologies include enhanced sampling methods, free-energy calculations, and machine learning. Research highlights include elucidating mechanisms of Na+/Ca2+ exchangers, ion selectivity in lysosomal K+ channels, and structural interpretation of DEER and HDX data. He leads the Biophysics Graduate Program’s recruitment efforts and actively collaborates with experimental labs to bridge theory and experiment. Lab members include postdocs William Brown and Sandra Byju, and graduate student Tyler Trask. Publications emphasize computational tools (e.g., PLUMED, Colvars library) and reproducibility in molecular simulations. His work aims to advance therapies for infectious diseases, drug resistance, and cancer through mechanistic insights into proteins and membranes.

• Model-based Systems Engineering
• Safety-Critical Systems
• Systems Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Siyuan Ji is a Reader in Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) at Loughborough University, serving as Deputy Head of the Manufacturing, Systems & Management Academic Community and Deputy Director of the Doctoral Training Centre in MBSE. He previously held a Senior Lecturer position in Systems Engineering at the University of York, where he led the MSc Programme in Safety-Critical Systems Engineering. His academic journey includes a PhD and MSc in Physics from the University of Nottingham, followed by research roles in model-based systems engineering at Loughborough University. His research focuses on advancing model-based techniques for systems engineering, particularly in safety-critical systems, formal methods, and complex system design. He has contributed to areas such as hazard management (e.g., BSafeML framework), response time analysis in real-time systems, and model synchronization for requirements engineering. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications in automotive systems, embedded software, and educational technology. Dr. Ji holds the title of Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and has published extensively on topics ranging from quantum technology reporting to conversational tutoring systems. His research emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, evident in projects like the EPSRC-funded analysis of vehicles as complex systems. He actively contributes to both academic and industrial advancements in systems engineering methodologies and education innovation. His professional roles include managing doctoral training programs, overseeing academic communities, and advancing systems engineering education. Collaborations span industry partnerships and international academic networks, reflecting his commitment to impactful research and training the next generation of systems engineers.