جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Translational Pathology
• Histopathology
• Multiplex Immunohistochemistry
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Michelle A. Wood-Trageser, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Translational Pathology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She serves as co-director for the CAP/CLIA certified Research Histology Services Laboratory, working alongside Dr. A. Jake Demetris to advance the field of transplant pathology through innovative histological techniques. Dr. Wood-Trageser earned her BS from Elizabethtown College in 2004 and her PhD from the University of Pittsburgh in 2009, establishing a strong foundation for her career in translational research. Her research program focuses on integrating traditional histopathological approaches with multiplex immunohistochemistry and digital image analysis to enhance understanding of disease processes within tissue. The laboratory's primary focus is on characterizing the immune microenvironment within biopsy tissues, with recent expansion into genomic capabilities for developing novel clinical tests that correlate geographical information from biopsies with molecular signatures. This integrative approach bridges the gap between classical pathology and modern molecular diagnostics. Dr. Wood-Trageser's publication record demonstrates consistent productivity across two major research domains: reproductive genetics (particularly ovarian biology and infertility) and transplant pathology. Her recent work (2020-2023) shows an increasing emphasis on digital pathology applications in transplantation, including immune synapse detection and T cell monitoring in allografts. She has developed expertise in combining genomic data with spatial tissue information to create more comprehensive diagnostic tools. Dorothy Lyet Research Endowment, Summer Research Stipend, Elizabethtown College (2002, 2003) Beta Beta Beta, Biological Honors Society, Elizabethtown College (2003-2004) Stephen L. Phillips Scientific Achievement Award, University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine (2008) Gary Betty Scholar, University of Michigan (2009) Trainee Day Travel Award, Endocrine Society (2009) Outstanding Abstract Award, Endocrine Society (2011) Lalor Foundation Travel Fellow, Society for the Study of Reproduction (2014) Cornelia Post Channing New Investigator Award, Society for the Study of Reproduction (2014) Dr. Paul M. Rike Fellowship Award, Magee-Womens Research Institute (2014) As co-director of the Research Histology Services Laboratory, Dr. Wood-Trageser oversees a CAP/CLIA certified facility that serves as a hub for advanced histological techniques applied to both clinical and research specimens. Her mentorship approach emphasizes technical excellence in histopathology while encouraging innovation in digital and genomic pathology applications. Current research directions include developing methods to correlate spatial tissue architecture with molecular signatures, creating more precise diagnostic frameworks for transplant pathology and reproductive disorders.

• Forest Ecology
• Forest Management
• Ecophysiology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sergio Roberto Donoso Calderon is an Associate Professor at the Department of Forestry and Nature Conservation within the Faculty of Forestry Sciences and Nature Conservation at the University of Chile. He serves as Director of the Department of Forestry and Nature Conservation from 2024 to 2026 and teaches undergraduate courses including Territorial Planning, Forestry Policy, and Forest Dynamics. With a work schedule of 44 hours per week, he maintains an active academic and research profile. His educational background includes: Doctor from University of Cordoba (1999) Forestry Engineer from University of Chile (1990) Donoso's research focuses on forest ecology, ecophysiology, and forest management, with particular emphasis on water stress responses in native Chilean tree species. His work investigates physiological adaptations of species like Peumus boldus (boldo), Cryptocarya alba (peumo), and Nothofagus species to drought conditions, which is increasingly relevant in the context of Chile's megadrought. He also studies forest dynamics, silvicultural practices, and the conservation of native ecosystems including the Pewén (Araucaria araucana) biocultural ecosystem. His recent publications (2022-2024) demonstrate a strong focus on global forest patterns, tree reproduction mechanisms, and responses to climate change. These works often involve large international collaborations examining water stress responses, seed production dynamics, and the relationship between tree size and reproductive strategies across different climate zones. His research combines field experimentation with analysis of global datasets to understand fundamental forest ecological processes. Donoso has supervised numerous undergraduate and graduate theses, primarily focused on native Chilean species and their responses to environmental stressors. His students have investigated topics including water stress in boldo trees, forest management practices, and the physiology of native species under drought conditions. His academic leadership extends to directing the Department of Forestry and Nature Conservation, where he shapes curriculum and research directions for the faculty.

Changchun Chenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Molecular Biology
• Neuroscience
• Genetics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Changchun Chen is an Associate Professor at the Department of Molecular Biology, Umeå University, affiliated with the Wallenberg Centre for Molecular Medicine (UCMM). His research focuses on oxygen sensation mechanisms in Caenorhabditis elegans , combining genetic screens, biochemistry, calcium imaging, and optogenetics to unravel molecular and neural circuit adaptations to extreme conditions. Wallenberg Molecular Medicine Fellow (2018) ERC Starting Grant recipient (2018) Florman Prize from the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences (2025) Chen’s work explores the neuronal basis of behavioral and physiological responses to hypoxia/anoxia, with implications for human pathogenesis. His lab investigates how ROS, cGMP, and IL-17 signaling modulate stress tolerance and survival strategies. Recent publications highlight his contributions to understanding GPCR signaling, tRNA modifications, and IL-17’s role in longevity. His studies often utilize C. elegans as a model for neurobiological and molecular disease mechanisms. ERC Starting Grant (€1.5 million) for molecular medicine research Florman Prize (2025) for breakthroughs in molecular biology The Changchun Chen Lab is part of Umeå University’s Department of Molecular Biology and collaborates with the Wallenberg Centre for Molecular Medicine. Funding sources include the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, European Research Council, and Swedish Research Council.

• Marine Biology
• Ocean Acidification
• Climate Change Impacts on Marine Ecosystems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Sam Dupont serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Biology and Environmental Sciences at the University of Gothenburg, conducting research at the Kristineberg Marine Research Station. His work focuses on experimental marine physiology under global change scenarios, with particular expertise in ocean acidification impacts across diverse marine taxa. Dr. Dupont's research centers on physiological and ecological responses to environmental stressors, especially ocean acidification and multi-stressor interactions. His investigations span molecular mechanisms to ecosystem-level consequences, with significant contributions to understanding calcification processes, transgenerational plasticity, and bioluminescence systems in marine invertebrates. Recent work examines sex ratio shifts in bivalves under acidification and local adaptation in sea urchin populations. Analysis of Dr. Dupont's 2023-2025 publications reveals consistent output in high-impact journals, with strong emphasis on experimental marine ecology combining field and laboratory approaches. His work demonstrates increasing international collaboration, particularly with researchers in tropical and polar regions, addressing climate change impacts across diverse marine ecosystems from coral reefs to Antarctic habitats. Dr. Dupont actively supervises graduate students and incorporates research into teaching through field-based courses at Kristineberg. His laboratory maintains active collaborations across 12 countries, with research funded through competitive national and international grants. Current projects focus on multi-stressor interactions, local adaptation mechanisms, and the physiological basis of climate resilience in marine organisms. Based at the Kristineberg Marine Research Station, Dr. Dupont's work benefits from direct access to diverse coastal habitats and state-of-the-art experimental facilities. His research group participates in international monitoring networks and contributes to climate change assessment frameworks, bridging fundamental science with conservation applications.

Gwladys Pourceauمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Green Chemistry
• Carbohydrate Chemistry
• Sustainable Development
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Gwladys Pourceau is a leading researcher in sustainable chemistry at the University of Picardie, France, affiliated with the Glycochemistry and Agroresources Laboratory of Amiens (LG2A UR 7378). Her work bridges fundamental carbohydrate chemistry with practical applications in green materials development. Her research focuses on eco-compatible chemical transformations of saccharides , with particular expertise in gold nanocatalysis for selective sugar oxidation and mechanosynthesis of bio-based polymers. Key projects include developing one-pot oxidative amidation methods for unprotected carbohydrates, synthesizing low-irritant sugar-based surfactants, and converting lignin derivatives into sustainable polystyrene alternatives. Her methodologies consistently emphasize minimal catalyst loading , solventless conditions , and renewable feedstocks . Professor Pourceau's publication record demonstrates significant impact in sustainable chemistry, with multiple high-impact papers in 2024 alone covering gold-catalyzed oxidations, cyclodextrin-assisted reductions, and structure-property relationships in sugar surfactants. Her work shows strong interdisciplinary connections between organic chemistry, materials science, and environmental engineering. Developed gold-catalyzed oxidation achieving TOF > 750,000 h -1 Created solventless mechanosynthesis methods reducing reaction times to 5 minutes Designed sugar-based surfactants with significantly lower cytotoxicity than commercial alternatives Established solar-driven methodologies for carbohydrate transformations Her laboratory maintains active collaborations across European institutions, focusing on translating fundamental carbohydrate chemistry into practical sustainable technologies. The research program demonstrates consistent funding through high publication output and methodological innovations addressing critical challenges in green chemistry.

• Forest Genetics
• Tree Domestication
• Climate Change Adaptation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Erik Dahl Kjær serves as Professor in the Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Science. His research focuses on forest genetics and climate adaptation, leading the Forest Genetics and Diversity research group studying over 25 European tree species including Quercus, Fraxinus, Tilia, and Pinus . He manages the Hørsholm Arboretum (Denmark's national arboretum with 1,500+ woody species) and maintains international collaborations with West Africa and India on tropical species. His research interests integrate genomic techniques with dendroecology to address climate challenges. Key areas include genetically sustainable forest management , microbiome interactions in tree health , and adaptive capacity of native species like Danish oak. Recent work examines ash dieback tolerance mechanisms and polyploid advantages in stress environments. Publication trends show strong emphasis on genomic applications for conservation (2025 articles dominate output), with significant focus on European forest genetic resources and microbiome-mediated adaptation. His work bridges fundamental genetics with practical forestry guidelines for climate-resilient management. Professional activities include committee leadership in Danish forest reproductive material governance and international research assessment roles. His teaching encompasses all academic levels (BSc to postdoc) with deputy head responsibilities for departmental teaching. Fieldwork spans European common garden trials, tropical species studies in West Africa, and three-decade teak research in India. Current major projects address oak adaptation to warmer/drier conditions and ash forest recovery strategies following pathogen outbreaks.

• Composite Materials
• Manufacturing Processes
• Structural Repair
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Laurent Crouzeix is a Lecturer at the University Institute of Technology in Mechanical and Production Engineering of Toulouse (IUT GMP), part of the University of Toulouse. He is a member of the Composite Materials and Structures group (MSC) at the Clément Ader Institute, where he serves as Co-Animator of the Implementation, Processes and Properties (MaPP) axis. His academic position is firmly within the engineering faculty, focusing on practical and theoretical aspects of composite materials. Professor Crouzeix's research centers on the critical relationship between manufacturing processes of composite structures and their resulting mechanical properties. His work specifically addresses: Effects of defects and variabilities generated during production of composite parts from thermosetting prepregs Manual draping and autoclaving processes Abrasive water jet machining for composite structure repair Automatic production of thermoplastic composite parts by strip deposition Methods for repairing thermoset (TD) and thermoplastic (TP) composite structures His research approach combines rigorous experimental observations with sophisticated numerical simulations to predict mechanical behavior. This dual methodology has resulted in approximately 70 scientific contributions spanning from 2006 to 2022, demonstrating consistent productivity in high-impact journals such as Composites Part A, Composites Part B, and Composite Structures. His publication trend shows particular focus on abrasive water jet applications and composite repair methodologies in recent years. Professor Crouzeix plays a significant role in managing experimental facilities at ICA Toulouse, overseeing critical equipment including multiaxial test frames, polymerization autoclaves, and advanced machining systems for composite materials. His technical leadership extends to coordinating spaces and resources for the Jacqueline Auriol training center and participating in various institutional committees. As an educator, he coordinates solid mechanics courses, teaches composite materials manufacturing and repair, and covers Aeronautical Sciences for undergraduate students, while also contributing to Master's level education in mechanical testing and composite structure repair through the European Master Erasmus Mundus program.

• Quantum Computing
• Quantum Error Correction
• Quantum Algorithms
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Milad Marvian serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of New Mexico, where he joined in 2020. He is also an active member of the Center for Quantum Information and Control (CQuIC), contributing to one of the leading quantum information research centers in the United States. Dr. Marvian's research spans theoretical aspects of quantum computation with a strong emphasis on quantum error correction and quantum algorithms. His work explores critical connections between quantum computing theory and practical implementation challenges, particularly in the areas of quantum optimal control and open quantum systems. His research group has made significant contributions to fault-tolerant quantum computing, quantum simulation algorithms, and quantum machine learning approaches. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on quantum error correction techniques, quantum algorithm development, and quantum information theory. The research demonstrates expertise across multiple quantum computing paradigms, with publications appearing in top journals including PRX Quantum, Physical Review Research, and IEEE Transactions on Information Theory. His work often involves interdisciplinary collaborations with researchers from institutions including MIT, USC, and various national laboratories. NSF CAREER award recipient Current editor for Quantum journal Dr. Marvian advises a substantial research group comprising multiple PhD students, postdoctoral associates, and undergraduate researchers. His group has successfully graduated two PhD students, with one completing their defense in May 2025. His research has been supported by competitive funding mechanisms including the NSF CAREER award. His teaching portfolio includes specialized quantum information courses such as Quantum Error Correction (ECE547/PHYS581) and Introduction to Quantum Information Science (ECE445/545-PHYS480/581), in addition to more general engineering mathematics courses.

• Experimental Research on Religion
• Cognitive Science of Religion
• Evolutionary Psychology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Martin Lang serves as Associate Professor at Masaryk University's Faculty of Arts, where he leads the Laboratory for Experimental Research on Religion. His institutional affiliation includes membership in the Research Ethics Committee and Industry Council for Religion Studies at Masaryk University. His office is located in building C/C.308 at Arna Nováka 1, Brno. Lang's research interests focus on the experimental investigation of religion through cognitive and evolutionary lenses. His work examines ritual behavior as a cooperative signaling platform, the psychophysiological effects of extreme rituals, and the evolutionary foundations of religious practices. He investigates how costly signaling theory explains religious commitment, the relationship between ritual participation and prosocial behavior, and the cognitive mechanisms underlying religious experiences across diverse cultural contexts. His interdisciplinary approach bridges religious studies, psychology, anthropology, and neuroscience to understand religion as a complex adaptive system. Analysis of Lang's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on experimental methodologies in religious studies, with particular attention to cross-cultural comparisons (especially in Mauritius), physiological measurements of ritual effects, and game-theoretic approaches to religious cooperation. His work increasingly integrates cognitive science frameworks with traditional religious studies to develop novel theoretical models explaining the evolution and persistence of religious behaviors. The research demonstrates growing interdisciplinary collaboration across psychology, anthropology, and neuroscience. Lang actively organizes academic events including workshops on cognitive and evolutionary sciences of religion, demonstrating leadership in advancing experimental methodologies within religious studies. His work has appeared in high-impact journals including Current Anthropology , Cognition , and Proceedings of the Royal Society B . As head of the Laboratory for Experimental Research on Religion, Lang directs a research team conducting field and laboratory experiments on religious behavior. His laboratory employs diverse methodologies including economic games, physiological measurements, and non-invasive monitoring to study ritual behavior across cultural contexts. Current projects examine the relationship between religious music and moral behavior, anxiety responses to ritual participation, and cross-cultural variations in religious prosociality.

• Plant Biochemistry
• Alkaloid Biosynthesis
• Plant Metabolism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Karen Michiko Frick serves as a Guest Researcher in the Section for Plant Biochemistry within the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences at the University of Copenhagen's Faculty of Science. Her research focuses on plant specialized metabolism with particular emphasis on alkaloid biosynthesis in lupin species. Her primary research interests include plant biochemistry, alkaloid biosynthesis pathways, molecular plant biology, and crop genomics. Frick investigates tissue-specific metabolic processes, particularly quinolizidine alkaloid production in narrow-leafed lupin epidermis, and explores plant defense mechanisms against herbivores through jasmonate signaling pathways. Her work bridges fundamental plant metabolism with agricultural applications for crop improvement. Analysis of her publication record (2019-2025) reveals consistent focus on lupin as a model system for studying specialized metabolism. Her research integrates genomics, transcriptomics, and biochemical approaches to elucidate metabolic pathways while developing molecular tools like virus-induced gene silencing for functional validation. Key thematic trends include spatial organization of metabolism, evolutionary aspects of alkaloid pathways, and translating basic research into crop improvement strategies. Frick actively collaborates with international research groups as evidenced by multi-institutional publications. Her work appears in high-impact plant science journals including New Phytologist, Plant Journal, and Natural Product Reports, with several papers receiving significant citations and patent references.

Charlotta Kvarnemoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Evolutionary Biology
• Behavioral Ecology
• Sexual Selection
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Charlotta Kvarnemo is a Professor in the Department of Biology and Environmental Sciences at the University of Gothenburg. Her research focuses on evolutionary biology and behavioral ecology, particularly in fish species. She leads the Kvarnemo Lab, which investigates various aspects of reproductive behavior, sexual selection, and parental care in marine environments. Professor Kvarnemo's research spans evolutionary biology, behavioral ecology, and marine science with emphasis on sexual selection mechanisms, reproductive strategies, and environmental influences on mating behaviors. Her work primarily examines how factors like salinity gradients, anthropogenic noise, and sex ratios affect reproductive success in fish, particularly gobies and pipefish. She investigates both male and female competition, mate choice processes, and the physiological basis of reproductive traits. Her research combines field observations with controlled experiments to understand evolutionary adaptations in reproductive systems. Analysis of Professor Kvarnemo's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on sexual selection theory, particularly examining how environmental constraints shape mating behaviors and reproductive outcomes. Her work challenges traditional assumptions about sex roles, demonstrating complex female competition and signaling behaviors. A significant portion of her research investigates the interplay between natural and sexual selection in determining reproductive strategies, with particular attention to nest-building behavior, parental care systems, and sperm competition. She has made important contributions to understanding how environmental stressors like noise pollution and salinity changes impact reproductive success in marine organisms. Professor Kvarnemo actively collaborates with researchers internationally and contributes to large-scale initiatives in marine evolutionary biology. Her work has practical implications for understanding invasive species dynamics, conservation biology, and the impacts of environmental change on marine ecosystems. She is also involved in science communication efforts, advocating for biologists to contribute to Wikipedia to improve public access to scientific knowledge. Professor Kvarnemo leads the Kvarnemo Lab at the University of Gothenburg, which maintains a multidisciplinary research approach combining behavioral observations, physiological measurements, and molecular techniques. The lab focuses on evolutionary ecology questions related to reproductive behavior in marine environments, with particular expertise in goby and pipefish species that exhibit diverse mating systems including sex role reversal. The research group investigates how environmental factors influence reproductive decisions and success, contributing to fundamental understanding of evolutionary processes while addressing contemporary ecological challenges.