جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Ralph H. Colbyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Polymer Physics
• Rheology
• Ionomers
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Ralph H. Colby serves as Professor of Materials Science and Engineering and Chemical Engineering at Pennsylvania State University's College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, holding the Corning Faculty Fellowship. His research focuses on molecular-level dynamics in complex fluids, particularly polymers, ionomers, and liquid crystalline systems. With over 130 publications and authorship of the textbook Polymer Physics (2003), he directs an active research program examining structure-property relationships in soft matter. B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering, Cornell University (1979) M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Northwestern University (1983) Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Northwestern University (1985) Professor Colby's research spans polymer physics, rheology, and materials for energy applications. His group employs mechanical rheology, dielectric spectroscopy, and scattering techniques to investigate ion transport in single-ion conductors for batteries, dynamics of glass-forming liquids, and self-assembly in polyelectrolyte systems. Current work emphasizes structure-property relationships in ionomers, liquid crystalline polymers, and branched architectures. Analysis of recent publications reveals consistent focus on ionomer membranes for energy applications, processing-structure relationships in advanced polymers, and fundamental dynamics of complex fluids. Key trends include increasing integration of computational modeling with experimental characterization, expansion into sustainable materials processing, and growing emphasis on applications in battery technology and biomedical materials. Penn State Faculty Scholar Medal for Outstanding Achievement (2022) Bingham Medal, Society of Rheology (2012) American Chemical Society Fellowship Corning Faculty Fellowship in Materials Science and Engineering Professor Colby leads multiple federally funded projects including NSF's 'Fundamental Studies of Flow-Induced Polymer Crystallization' and DOE's 'Conduction mechanisms and structure of ionomeric single-ion conductors'. His group maintains strong industry partnerships with Corning Incorporated and participates in interdisciplinary initiatives like the Penn State Intercollege Graduate Degree Program in Materials Science and Engineering. Current research includes collaborations on breast cancer adherence interventions in Rwanda and conjugated polymer development for flexible electronics. The Colby Research Group operates specialized facilities for rheological characterization, dielectric spectroscopy, and X-ray scattering at Penn State's Materials Research Institute. The team maintains active collaborations with national laboratories and international research groups, focusing on translating fundamental polymer physics discoveries into practical applications for energy storage and advanced manufacturing.

Reed Maxwellمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Hydrology
• Water Resources
• Groundwater Modeling
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Reed Maxwell is the William and Edna Macaleer Professor of Engineering and Applied Science in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the High Meadows Environmental Institute at Princeton University. He serves as Director of the Integrated Groundwater Modeling Center (IGWMC) and leads a research group comprising graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and staff. His academic appointments include concurrent roles in both the School of Engineering and Applied Science and the High Meadows Environmental Institute. Maxwell's research focuses on understanding connections within the hydrologic cycle and how they relate to water quantity and quality under anthropogenic stresses. His work centers on hard problems in hydrology including groundwater, evapotranspiration and snow. His research group uses integrated hydrologic modeling, field observations, and remote sensing products to study terrestrial freshwater systems. Key research areas include surface water and the terrestrial hydrologic cycle; interactions of the land-surface, surface water and groundwater; and human health risk assessment. Maxwell has authored more than 185 peer-reviewed journal articles with an H-Index of 66 and over 19,000 citations. His recent work emphasizes machine learning applications in hydrology, continental-scale modeling, and physically rigorous scenario generation through projects like HydroFrame and HydroGEN. He teaches courses including CEE 306/ENV 318 Hydrology: Water and Climate and CEE 586/ENV 586 Physical Hydrology. 2020 Distinguished Henry Darcy Lecturer American Geophysical Union Fellow (2019) 2018 Boussinesq Lecturer Belle van Zuylen Chair (visiting), University of Utrecht 2017 School of Mines Research Award recipient Maxwell has mentored 17 PhD students and 20 MS thesis students throughout his career. His current research group includes multiple postdocs, research software engineers, and graduate students working on projects spanning continental-scale hydrologic modeling, groundwater-stream interactions, and machine learning applications in hydrology. The IGWMC maintains an active education and outreach program including STEM fairs, school visits, and digital educational tools like the HydroFrame Education Team's virtual sandtank aquifer model.

Jeroen Trompمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Seismology
• Computational Geophysics
• Earth Imaging
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jeroen Tromp serves as the Blair Professor of Geology and Professor of Geosciences and Applied and Computational Mathematics at Princeton University, where he also directs the Princeton Institute for Computational Science and Engineering (PICSciE). His work centers on theoretical and computational seismology with applications across Earth and planetary sciences. His research interests focus on imaging Earth's interior through advanced computational techniques. Key areas include surface waves, free oscillations, body waves, seismic tomography, numerical simulations of 3-D wave propagation, and seismic hazard assessment. His group develops open-source software for acoustic, elastic and poroelastic wave propagation, addressing problems in exploration geophysics, regional and global seismology, and helioseismology. Current research trends show strong emphasis on Mars seismology (InSight mission), iron spin crossover in the lower mantle, tilted transverse isotropy in Earth's inner core, and crosstalk-free waveform inversion techniques across multiple scales. Tromp actively mentors graduate students and leads collaborative projects involving seismic wavefield imaging across planetary bodies. His group maintains strong connections with NASA's InSight mission and develops computational frameworks for global centroid moment tensor inversions. The research team operates within the Department of Geosciences, leveraging high-performance computing resources through PICSciE to tackle large-scale inverse problems in seismology.

Roberta Sinatraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Social Science
• Network Science
• Data Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Roberta Sinatra is a Professor in Social Data Science at the University of Copenhagen, with part-time affiliations at ITU Copenhagen, ISI Foundation (Italy), and CSH (Austria). She co-founded the NERDS Research Group at ITU and co-leads the Pioneer Centre for AI in Copenhagen. Research Interests: Her work spans computational social science, network science, and data science, focusing on fairness in AI, scientific careers, and human mobility. Recent projects include analyzing child protection algorithms and modeling urban bicycle networks. Scientific Awards: ERC Consolidator Grant Villum Young Investigator Grant Complex Systems Society Junior Prize DPG Young Scientist Award for Socio- and Econophysics Sapere Aude: Starting Grant Publications: Her research, often in top-tier venues like Nature and Science , explores interdisciplinary themes, including AI ethics, gender disparities in science, and social network dynamics. Labs & Teams: She leads research initiatives at the Center for Social Data Science (KU) and co-founded the NERDS Research Group at ITU, fostering international collaboration in network science and AI ethics.

Hassan Rivazمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medical image analysis
• Deep learning
• Machine learning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Hassan Rivaz is a Full Professor and Concordia University Research Chair in Medical Imaging with Deep Learning at Concordia University's Gina Cody School of Engineering and Computer Science. He holds appointments in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and is cross-appointed to the Department of Computer Science & Software Engineering. Dr. Rivaz serves as the Founding Director of the IMPACT Lab and actively supervises PhD students in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Computer Science programs. Dr. Rivaz received his PhD from Johns Hopkins University in 2011, Master's degree from the University of British Columbia, and Bachelor's degree from Sharif University, followed by postdoctoral training at McGill University. His academic journey includes prestigious awards such as the NSERC Post-Doctoral Fellowship and Jeanne Timmins Costello Post-Doctoral Award. His research focuses on advancing medical image analysis through deep learning techniques, particularly in ultrasound imaging applications. Dr. Rivaz has made significant contributions to quantitative ultrasound, cancer detection, lymphedema assessment, and ultrasound elastography. His work bridges theoretical algorithm development with practical clinical applications, addressing challenges in medical image denoising, segmentation, registration, and tissue characterization. The IMPACT Lab under his direction develops innovative solutions for medical imaging problems with direct clinical relevance. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on deep learning applications for ultrasound image processing, with particular focus on denoising techniques, elastography improvements, and segmentation algorithms. His work consistently addresses the challenge of working with real clinical data rather than simulated environments, contributing to more practical medical imaging solutions. Dr. Rivaz has received numerous prestigious awards including: Concordia University Research Chair in Medical Imaging with Deep Learning (2023–2028) QBIN/RBIQ Rising Star in Bio-Imaging in Quebec (2022) Concordia University Research Chair in Medical Image Analysis (2018-2023) Petro-Canada Young Innovator Award (2016–2018) He actively mentors graduate students, with many recipients of competitive scholarships including NSERC CGS, FRQNT, and FRQS awards. Dr. Rivaz serves on editorial boards for top journals including IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging (since 2017), Medical Image Analysis (since 2025), and IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics and Frequency Control (since 2018). He has organized major conferences including IEEE EMBC 2020, ISBI 2021, and IEEE IUS 2023, and served as Area Chair for MICCAI from 2017 to 2024. As Founding Director of the IMPACT Lab, Dr. Rivaz leads a multidisciplinary research team focused on innovative medical imaging solutions. The lab maintains strong collaborations with hospitals and research institutions to translate imaging technologies into clinical practice. Current projects include developing AI-powered ultrasound analysis tools, quantitative imaging biomarkers for cancer diagnosis, and advanced techniques for ultrasound elastography with applications in tissue characterization and disease detection.

• Civil Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Machine Learning in Structural Engineering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Giuseppe Carlo Marano is a Full Professor at the Department of Structural, Building and Geotechnical Engineering at Politecnico di Torino. He is also a component of the SISCON Interdepartmental Center for Infrastructure Safety. With expertise in civil and structural engineering, his work focuses on machine learning applications, seismic risk reduction, and sustainable structural optimization. Education Graduated cum laude in Structural Engineering from Polytechnic University of Bari PhD in Structural Engineering from University of Florence (2000) Research Interests Marano's research spans structural optimization, seismic engineering, and machine learning applications in civil infrastructure. He develops advanced computational models for: Seismic retrofitting of existing structures Optimization of steel and masonry structures Recycled materials in concrete production AI-driven structural health monitoring Multiobjective design methodologies Publication Trends His recent work emphasizes: Machine learning for concrete mix design and damage assessment Optimization of gridshells and arch structures Seismic isolation systems and vibration control Sustainable construction practices with recycled materials Multiobjective genetic algorithms for structural design Scientific Recognitions National Scientific Qualification - First Band (2013, MIUR Italy) Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Lecture (2012, China) Academic Contributions As an educator, he teaches: Consolidamento Strutturale (Structural Consolidation) Dinamica delle Vibrazioni Random (Random Vibration Dynamics) Progettazione Generativa (Generative Design) He also leads Challenge@PoliTo initiatives and contributes to national infrastructure safety regulations. Research Projects ADAPT4CE - Adaptive Digital Systems for Circular Economy (2025-2028) AI-ENVISERS - AI for Seismic Retrofit Environmental Impact (2023-2025) ADDOPTML - Additive Manufacturing Optimization (2021-2025)

Susan J. Simkinsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Teamwork and Team Performance
• Leadership
• Decision Making
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Susan J. Simkins is a Professor of Psychology at The Pennsylvania State University, where she serves as Lead of the CTSI-Team Science Core and is based in Moore Building at University Park. Her contact details include email sxm40@psu.edu and phone (814) 863-7387. Education Ph.D., Ohio State University, 1996 Research Interests Dr. Simkins' research centers on effective teamwork and performance through three interconnected streams: team composition/diversity (examining demographic, cognitive, and personality-based diversity within contingency frameworks), team cognition/mental models (focusing on shared understanding of tasks and teamwork dynamics), and temporal integration in teams (investigating time-based diversity, temporal leadership, and pacing styles). Her work emphasizes individual differences, cognitive processes, and temporal dynamics as critical determinants of team effectiveness in organizational contexts. Publication Trends Her 2013-2017 publications reveal a strong focus on temporal dimensions of teamwork, including polychronicity diversity, temporal conflict in specialized teams (e.g., culinary environments), and time-sensitive mental models. Key methodological approaches involve multilevel analysis and contingency frameworks, with applications spanning leadership theory, decision-making diversity, and climate interactions. Work appears consistently in top organizational psychology journals like Journal of Applied Psychology and Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes. Scientific Awards No scientific awards were documented in the provided text. Advising and Grants While the text confirms her faculty role and research leadership, specific details about graduate student advising, grant funding, or sponsored projects were not included in the source material. Labs and Teams Dr. Simkins leads the CTSI-Team Science Core, an initiative dedicated to advancing methodologies for studying team-based research structures and improving collaborative effectiveness in scientific and organizational settings.

Bradley Nelsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Microrobotics
• Nanorobotics
• Medical Robotics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bradley Nelson is a Full Professor of Robotics and Intelligent Systems at ETH Zürich since 2002, leading the Institute for Robotics and Intelligent Systems. He holds a Ph.D. in Robotics from Carnegie Mellon University (1995), with prior roles as Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago (1995-1998) and Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota (1998-2002). His research focuses on microrobotics and nanorobotics for biomedical applications, including targeted drug delivery and medical robotics. He leads the Microrobotics Lab (MSRL) and chairs international workshops/conferences. Awards include IEEE and ASME Fellowships, and Best Paper accolades at major robotics venues. Research interests emphasize magnetic microrobot navigation, smart materials, and clinical translation of robotic systems. His work bridges engineering and medicine, addressing challenges like cerebral vasculature navigation for drug delivery. He has developed electromagnetically controllable catheters and telesurgery frameworks. Leadership roles include Head of the ETH Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering and Chairman of the ETH Electron Microscopy Center (EMEZ). Notable contributions include magnetically guided microcatheters, variable-stiffness catheters, and clinical-ready navigation systems. Ongoing projects explore magnetoelectric effects and biodegradable micromotors for environmental and biomedical uses. His lab collaborates with industry and academic partners globally to advance robotic solutions for healthcare challenges.

• Drug Discovery
• Organic Synthesis
• Biologically Active Compounds
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Andrew Regan is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Chemistry at the University of Manchester, specializing in organic synthesis and drug discovery. He holds a B.A. (1981), M.A. (1985), and Ph.D. (1985) from the University of Cambridge. His career includes postdoctoral research at Columbia University and a lectureship at the University of Kent before joining Manchester in 1991. Research interests focus on synthesizing biologically active compounds, such as phosphinic acids for anticancer agents, and developing novel synthetic methods. His work contributes to drug discovery, green chemistry, and efficient chemical processes. He currently supervises two PhD students researching phosphinic acid analogues and simplified erythromycin analogues. Key achievements include the synthesis of epibatidine and advancements in macrolide antibiotic design. His research aligns with sustainable development goals through eco-friendly synthesis methods.

Albert Postmaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Spatial Cognition
• Neuropsychology
• Human Memory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Albert Postma is a full professor in Experimental Psychology (Clinical Neuropsychology) at Utrecht University. He holds the chair in Clinical Neuropsychology and has served as department head of Experimental Psychology (2010–2017) and later as head of the Psychology Department (FSW, UU). His research focuses on spatial cognition, memory disorders, and sensory impairments, with notable contributions to understanding spatial navigation in neurological patients and the neurocognitive basis of spatial memory. Education: PhD in Psychology (1991, University of Nijmegen). Affiliations: Director of the Memory & Space Lab; Head of Research Committee at Korsakov Centrum Slingedael; Editorial roles in Cognitive Processing and Acta Psychologica . Research Interests: Spatial cognition, neuropsychology of memory (episodic, prospective), sensory deprivation effects (blindness/deafness), and neuroimaging studies of spatial processing. Key projects include EU-funded studies on spatial memory and the NWO Pioneer grant on spatial cognition development. Grants & Awards: Multiple EU Marie Curie grants, NWO Pioneer Grant (2000–2007), and coordination of the EU NEST Fp6 program on spatial orientation. His work emphasizes translational research in clinical settings, such as Korsakoff syndrome interventions. Labs & Teams: Leads the Memory & Space Lab, collaborating internationally on spatial cognition and neurological rehabilitation. Active in multidisciplinary initiatives like the Dynamics of Youth (DoY) research theme.

Mark Leeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Human Factors Engineering
• Healthcare Safety
• Data Analytics in Manufacturing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mark Lee is an Adjunct Professor in the People Analytics department at NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering, specializing in Technology Management and Innovation. He holds a Ph.D. in Engineering Psychology from Georgia Institute of Technology (1996). Currently, he serves as Head of Research, Analytics, and Business Development at UL ComplianceWire, focusing on pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing training. His research leverages large datasets to improve healthcare safety through regulatory compliance and best practices. Courses taught include Human Factors Engineering, Workplace Design, and Predictive Analytics. Education: Ph.D. in Engineering Psychology, Georgia Tech (1996) Key Roles: Adjunct Professor, Head of Research at UL ComplianceWire Research Focus: Human Factors, Training Systems Design, Healthcare Compliance His work spans auditory display systems for aviation (e.g., 3D audio cockpit interfaces) and ergonomic design for industrial products. Recent projects emphasize data-driven solutions for regulatory challenges in life sciences. Publications highlight studies on visual search strategies, age-related cognitive performance, and application of signal detection theory in decision-making. He actively collaborates with industry and government entities, exemplified by the FDA-UL Cooperative Research Agreement.

Johannes Larschمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neuroscience
• Social Behavior
• Neuronal Circuits
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Johannes Larsch is a tenure-track Assistant Professor at the Center for Integrative Genomics within the Faculty of Biology and Medicine at Université de Lausanne (UNIL). His research focuses on understanding the neuronal mechanisms underlying social interactions, using larval zebrafish as a model organism. He employs advanced techniques like virtual reality and optical imaging to study how social signals are processed in the brain. Education: Bachelor of Biology, University of Konstanz, Germany PhD in Neurobiology, Rockefeller University, USA (lab of Cori Bargmann) Postdoc at Max Planck Institute of Neurobiology, Germany (with Herwig Baier) Research interests center on neuronal circuits driving group behavior, social recognition, and the interplay between genetics and environment in shaping behavior. His lab investigates how individual brains coordinate collective social behaviors through studies of neuronal activity and circuit dynamics. Current lab openings include fully funded PhD and PostDoc positions focused on social neuroscience and neurogenomics. Contact: johannes.larsch@unil.ch .

Laurent Mydlarskiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Fluid Mechanics
• Turbulence
• Heat Transfer
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Laurent Mydlarski is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at McGill University, affiliated with the Faculty of Engineering. His research focuses on experimental fluid mechanics, particularly turbulent flows and scalar mixing. He holds a Ph.D. from Cornell University and B.A.Sc. from the University of Waterloo. Research interests include turbulence statistics, scalar dispersion, differential diffusion, and industrial cooling applications such as hydroelectric generators and microelectronics. His work combines experimental methods like hot-wire anemometry, laser-induced fluorescence, and particle-tracking velocimetry. Key contributions include studies on multi-scalar mixing in jets, wall shear stress in turbulent flows, and thermal anemometry probe design. His Mydlarski Lab at McGill explores both fundamental fluid dynamics and practical engineering solutions. Recent publications (2023-2025) address multi-scalar mixing metrics, electronic cooling innovations, and drag reduction on porous cylinders. Collaborations with industry focus on applying fluid mechanics principles to real-world thermal management challenges.

Greg Keoleianمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sustainable Systems
• Renewable Energy
• Life Cycle Assessment
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Greg Keoleian is the Peter M. Wege Endowed Professor of Sustainable Systems at the University of Michigan. He co-founded and directs the Center for Sustainable Systems and co-leads the MI Hydrogen initiative. His research focuses on advancing life cycle assessment (LCA) methodologies to evaluate the sustainability of technologies, products, and systems. Key areas include renewable energy systems (e.g., wind, solar, bioenergy), transportation decarbonization, circular economy frameworks, and food/agricultural systems. He teaches interdisciplinary graduate courses on Sustainable Energy Systems and Industrial Ecology, and co-directs the Engineering Sustainable Systems Dual Degree Program and the Rackham Graduate Certificate Program in Industry Ecology. Research interests emphasize integrating environmental, economic, and social metrics into sustainability assessments. Notable contributions include pioneering LCA models for hydrogen energy systems, vehicle lifecycle optimization, and circular economy pathways for automotive materials. His work spans global and regional scales, addressing challenges such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, optimizing resource efficiency, and promoting sustainable urban infrastructure. Keoleian’s recent work highlights synergies between emerging technologies (e.g., wireless charging, autonomous vehicles) and sustainability goals. He collaborates with policymakers and industry leaders to translate research into actionable strategies for deep decarbonization and circular economy adoption. Initiatives like the State of Michigan Hydrogen Roadmap exemplify his focus on bridging academic research with practical implementation. His interdisciplinary approach ensures comprehensive analysis of energy systems, industrial processes, and consumer behaviors. Keoleian’s teaching and mentorship emphasize systems thinking and cross-sector collaboration. He has shaped curricula that prepare students for leadership roles in sustainable systems design, policy development, and corporate sustainability management. Ongoing projects include optimizing reusable packaging systems, evaluating food waste impacts, and modeling urban energy justice in electric vehicle deployment.

Máté Szabóمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Machine Learning
• Smart Cities
• Mobile Computing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Máté Szabó is an Assistant Professor at the University of Debrecen , affiliated with the Faculty of Informatics and the Department of Information Technology . His email contact is szabo.mate@inf.unideb.hu . He works in areas such as Machine Learning , Smart Cities , and Mobile Computing . His research spans topics like microservice architecture for ensemble models, Markov modeling of traffic flows, and distributed machine learning on mobile platforms. He has explored neural models for conversational AI and gamification in programming education through Minecraft-based challenges. His work also addresses edge computing and data parallelism in mobile environments. His publications (2016–2024) reflect trends in machine learning deployment on Android platforms smart city traffic analytics gamified educational tools cognitive modeling of numerical understanding microservice-based model integration .