جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Multi-Objective Optimisation
• Nature Inspired Optimisation Algorithms
• Multidisciplinary Design Optimisation Under Uncertainties
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Dr. Edmondo Minisci is a Senior Lecturer in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Strathclyde, part of the Faculty of Engineering. He leads the Intelligent Computational Engineering Laboratory (ICE-Lab) within the Aerospace Centre of Excellence. With over 25 years of experience, his expertise spans model-based analysis and design optimization of complex mechanical/aerospace systems, including aeronautical vehicles, wind turbines, and sustainable energy systems. He actively supervises PhD students in areas like multi-fidelity methods, intelligent control, and sustainable agriculture engineering. Dr. Minisci has received prestigious awards, including the NATO STO “Panel Excellence” Award (2024) and the Sir Arthur C Clarke Award (2015). His research focuses on multidisciplinary design optimization under uncertainties, machine learning applications, and aerospace technologies for sustainable development. Key projects include optimizing high-lift devices, wind turbine performance, and precision agriculture systems. He has contributed to numerous conferences, including organizing the International Conference on Bioinspired Optimisation Methods and serving as an examiner for PhD theses. His work bridges computational intelligence with practical engineering challenges, emphasizing resilience and innovation in aerospace and energy sectors. Research Interests: Multi-Objective Optimization, Nature-Inspired Algorithms, Uncertainty Treatment, Machine Learning, Intelligent Control. Recent Projects: Symbolic Computation for Differential Equation Systems, EPSRC-funded Uncertainty Quantification in Aeroelastic Systems, and Advanced Natural Language Models for Satellite Communications.

Valerie MacDonald-Dickinsonمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Veterinary medical oncology
• Patient quality of life
• Human-animal bond
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Dr. Valerie MacDonald-Dickinson is an Associate Professor of veterinary medical oncology in the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan's Western College of Veterinary Medicine. She holds a BSc from the University of Toronto, DVM from the University of PEI, and completed an oncology residency at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (Oncology). Her research examines: Quality-of-life metrics in veterinary oncology Human-animal bond in cancer care Novel therapeutic development Comparative oncology models She established WCVM's first medical oncology service and collaborates with radiation oncology specialists. Her publications (2019-2020) focus on lymphoma management, viral oncology, and molecular targeting in osteosarcoma.

• Mechanical Engineering
• Machine Diagnostics
• Railway Maintenance
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MARIA JESUS GOMEZ GARCIA is an Associate Professor and Secretary of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University Carlos III of Madrid. Her research focuses on railway axle diagnostics, multibody system dynamics, and machine learning applications in mechanical systems. She has published extensively on vibration analysis, wavelet transforms, and condition monitoring. Research Trends: Recent articles emphasize railway safety (fatigue crack detection, driveshaft diagnostics), computational techniques (wavelet packet transform, neural networks), and biomedical engineering intersections (tumor microenvironment analysis, oral allergy studies). Contact: Email - mariajesus.gomez@uc3m.es | Phone: 916248380 | Office: 1.1.H22 Agustin de Betancourt, Leganés Campus.

Barbara Guerraمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Protein Kinases
• Cancer Biology
• Cell Signaling
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Barbara Guerra is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Southern Denmark, Faculty of Science. She leads the Barbara Guerra Lab, which is part of the Translational Biology research section, focusing on the role of protein kinases in human disease, particularly cancer. She also serves as Head of the PhD School at the Faculty of Science since 2020, demonstrating strong leadership in academic training and research supervision. Her research expertise lies in protein kinase CK2, a key regulator of cell survival, growth, and differentiation. Her laboratory investigates CK2-mediated signaling pathways in cancer, DNA damage response, lipid metabolism, and cell cycle regulation. She has contributed extensively to understanding CK2's role in oncogenesis and its potential as a therapeutic target. Her recent publications reveal a consistent focus on CK2 in cancer metabolism, hypoxia signaling (e.g., HIF-1α), autophagy, and the development of kinase inhibitors. Themes include pharmacological targeting of CK2, regulation of metabolic enzymes like SCD-1, and modulation of tumor suppressors such as p27KIP1. She frequently collaborates on interdisciplinary studies involving drug delivery systems and natural product-based inhibitors. Barbara Guerra has received recognition for her teaching excellence, including a Faculty of Natural Science teaching prize in 2006. She serves on the editorial boards of Oncology Reports and Pharmaceuticals , contributing to scientific peer review and dissemination. She has supervised over 100 undergraduate, Master’s, and PhD students, as well as six postdoctoral researchers, indicating a strong commitment to mentoring the next generation of scientists. Her research is supported by numerous projects and she plays a central role in PhD education at the university level. Her lab is actively involved in translational research, bridging basic molecular mechanisms with potential clinical applications in oncology and metabolic disorders.

Colin McKayمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Pancreatic Cancer
• Acute Pancreatitis
• Molecular Profiling
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Colin McKay is an Honorary Professor at the School of Cancer Sciences, University of Glasgow, and serves as a pancreatic surgeon at the West of Scotland Pancreatic Unit, Glasgow Royal Infirmary. With over 25 years of clinical experience, he previously held the role of Clinical Lead for the National HPB Cancer Network and currently functions as Clinical Director for Surgery in North Glasgow. His career integrates surgical practice with translational research, focusing on improving outcomes for pancreatic disease patients through innovative clinical approaches. McKay's research centers on pancreatic cancer and acute pancreatitis, emphasizing molecular profiling to advance precision oncology. He pioneered minimally invasive techniques for acute pancreatitis management and co-develops the PRECISION-Panc platform with Andrew Biankin and David Chang. This initiative leverages genomic data to guide surgical decisions, neoadjuvant therapy selection, and molecular subtyping. His work spans biomarker discovery (including microRNA-21 and transcription factors like HNF4A/GATA6), DNA damage response targeting, and optimizing surveillance protocols for pancreatic neoplasms. Analysis of his 15 recent publications (2013-2024) reveals a decisive shift toward molecularly guided pancreatic cancer management, with 73% of articles published since 2019 focusing on precision oncology frameworks. Key trends include the clinical implementation of molecular subtyping (27% of publications), biomarker validation for prognosis (20%), and surgical innovation informed by genomic data (13%). His research consistently bridges laboratory findings with clinical applications, particularly through multicenter collaborations like the Australian Pancreatic Cancer Genome Initiative. Professor McKay actively leads the West of Scotland Pancreatic Unit and integrates the PRECISION-Panc platform into routine clinical practice at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. His team collaborates with national and international researchers to standardize molecular profiling protocols, develop therapeutically actionable subtypes, and implement evidence-based surveillance discontinuation criteria. Current efforts focus on translating hypermutation signatures and DNA damage response pathways into targeted treatment strategies for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.

GERSHAN DAVISمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cardiovascular Disease
• Atrial Fibrillation
• Coronary Artery Disease
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Professor GERSHAN DAVIS is a Professor & Consultant at the Medical School Health Research Institute, affiliated with the Medical School's Health Research Institute department. He holds an MSc in Medical Leadership and Medical Education from the University of Liverpool. His research focuses on cardiovascular diseases, particularly coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, and diagnostic imaging strategies. He actively collaborates on international studies like the DISCHARGE trial and GLORIA-AF registry, exploring CT vs invasive angiography in stable chest pain and anticoagulant use in atrial fibrillation. Key research themes include cardiovascular metabolic health, imaging techniques for coronary artery disease diagnosis, and heart failure management. Recent work emphasizes patient outcomes in out-patient heart failure care and the efficacy of non-vitamin K antagonists for atrial fibrillation. He has co-authored over 68 publications, with a focus on randomized controlled trials and clinical registries. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and well-being.

Kara Bischoffمشاهده پروفایل

استاد بالینی

• Palliative Care
• Hospice and Palliative Medicine
• Symptom Management
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Kara Bischoff, MD, is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), where she serves as the Associate Division Chief for Outpatient Palliative Care and the Medical Director of UCSF’s Outpatient Palliative Care Service. She provides clinical care to patients with serious illnesses including neurologic disorders, chronic lung diseases, and cancer, with a special focus on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). She is recognized nationally as an Emerging Leader in Palliative Medicine and leads the national Palliative Care for ALS Working Group. Her educational background includes: BA, Stanford University, 2004 MD, Harvard Medical School, 2009 Internship, Residency, and Chief Residency in Internal Medicine, UCSF, 2010–2014 Fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, UCSF, 2014 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion Training, University of California, 2018 Dr. Bischoff’s research and clinical interests center on palliative care integration, symptom management, health equity, and quality improvement. She leads the Care Plus program, which aims to systematically and equitably identify palliative care needs in patient populations. Her work emphasizes communication, advance care planning, and system design to improve access and outcomes. She teaches medical students, residents, and fellows, contributing significantly to medical education in palliative medicine. Her recent publications highlight trends in palliative care delivery, including the expansion of telemedicine, embedded models of care, disparities in access, and outcomes in non-cancer populations such as those with ALS, cirrhosis, and pulmonary hypertension. Her research spans implementation science, clinical epidemiology, and patient-centered outcomes. Her scientific awards include: Emerging Leader in Palliative Medicine, American Academy of Hospice & Palliative Medicine, 2024 Quality of Care Research Award for ALS, ALS Association, 2024 Abstract Achievement Award, American Society of Hematology, 2020 Top Doctors Award, Marin Magazine, 2019 Outstanding Resident Teaching Award, UCSF, 2017 Dr. Bischoff is actively involved in grants and quality improvement initiatives, including funding from the Stupski Foundation (2016). She collaborates extensively with colleagues at UCSF and nationally, particularly in palliative care networks. She is a member of The American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine and the International Neuropalliative Care Society. She has not advised any named students in the provided text, but she mentors trainees through her teaching roles. Her work continues to shape equitable, high-quality palliative care delivery across diverse patient populations.

• Electrical Power Systems
• More-Electric Aircraft
• Hybrid Electric Aircraft
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Catherine Jones is a Chancellor's Fellow (Lecturer) in the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde, within the Faculty of Engineering. She is affiliated with the Institute for Energy and Environment and leads research in resilient, compact electrical power systems with applications in aerospace and microgrids. Her research focuses on the integration of electrical power systems with carbon fibre composite structures, aiming to develop multifunctional systems that combine electrical, structural, and thermal functionalities. Key areas include electrical fault diagnostics, health monitoring, grounding topologies, and lightweight design for decarbonising aviation. She employs advanced modeling, simulation, and hardware testing methods. The recent publications reflect a strong trend toward sustainable aviation technologies, particularly hybrid and more-electric aircraft, with emphasis on safety, efficiency, and system integration. Her work bridges materials science, power electronics, and aerospace engineering, contributing to next-generation aircraft electrification and net-zero goals. She is actively involved in research leadership, serving as Principal Investigator on multiple funded projects, including those supported by EPSRC and industry partners like Vertical Aerospace. She also contributes to education through the Vertically Integrated Project on Integrated Systems for Decarbonisation of Aviation. Her professional activities include outreach (e.g., UKESF Girls into Electronics), invited talks, and peer review. She supervises research students and collaborates extensively across disciplines and institutions.

• Breast Cancer
• Surgical Oncology
• Cancer Epidemiology
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Irma Fredriksson is an active researcher affiliated with the Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery at Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden, holding her current position from 2024 to 2027. She leads the Breast Surgery research group at MMK, focusing on patient-oriented clinical studies in breast cancer surgery, epidemiological analyses using Swedish national registries, and translational research bridging laboratory findings with clinical practice. Her academic credentials include: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Department of Clinical Science and Education, Södersjukhuset, Karolinska Institutet (2002) University Medical Degree, Karolinska Institutet (1991) Fredriksson's research centers on breast cancer epidemiology and surgical outcomes , with major themes including pregnancy-associated breast cancer, ductal carcinoma in situ progression, vacuum-assisted excision optimization, and biomarker-driven treatment efficacy. Her work consistently leverages Sweden's comprehensive cancer registries for large-scale population-based studies, emphasizing real-world data on age-specific mortality, surgical complications, and healthcare utilization patterns. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2024-2025) reveals three dominant trends: pregnancy-cancer interactions (6 studies on maternal/fetal outcomes), surgical technique refinement (3 trials on vacuum-excised lesions and axillary procedures), and biomarker epidemiology (4 studies on HER2/ER subtypes and immune infiltrates). She prioritizes registry-based designs and contributes to AI-driven screening protocols like ScreenTrustMRI. Scientific awards: No awards, fellowships, or medals were documented in the provided text Advising and grants: While no doctoral students or specific grant awards are listed, her leadership in multi-institutional trials (e.g., Swedish VAE, ScreenTrustMRI) indicates active collaboration on major funded projects. She co-developed Breast Cancer Data Base Sweden 2.0 (BCBaSe 2.0), suggesting involvement in infrastructure grants. Labs and teams: She directs the Breast Surgery research group at Karolinska University Hospital (Elite Hotell, Solna), working within the Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery. The team specializes in registry epidemiology, surgical outcome analysis, and translational studies involving tissue biobanking, with ongoing projects on vacuum-assisted excision, pregnancy-related cancer, and biomarker validation.

• Compositional Data Analysis
• Multivariate Statistical Analysis
• Data Fusion Methods
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Daunis i Estadella, Pepus is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science, Applied Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Girona, where he is also the Vice-Rector for Quality and Transparency since December 2017. He is a core member of the recognized research group GR-EADC (Research Group in Statistics and Compositional Data Analysis), supported by the Catalan government. His research interests include: Compositional Data Analysis Data Fusion Methods Multivariate Statistical Analysis Applications in Medical Imaging, Radiology, and Public Health Statistical Methodology in Geology and Archaeology The recent articles reflect a strong trend in applying advanced statistical techniques—particularly compositional data analysis and data fusion—to interdisciplinary domains such as healthcare, consumer behavior, geosciences, and archaeology. His work emphasizes methodological innovation and real-world application, especially in integrating heterogeneous data sources and improving multivariate analysis in medical and social contexts. Scientific contributions and recognitions include: Active publication in high-impact journals like Computational Statistics & Data Analysis and American Journal of Neuroradiology ORCID: 0000-0001-6134-9255 Researcher ID: B-9082-2011 Scopus Author ID: 14041287900 He has supervised various research projects and played key administrative roles, including former Coordinator of University Access Exams (PAU) and departmental secretary. He has contributed significantly to academic governance and statistical education. His work bridges theoretical statistics with practical applications across health, engineering, and social sciences. He is affiliated with the Grup de Recerca en Estadística i Anàlisi de Dades Composicionals (GR-EADC), a consolidated research team focused on advancing statistical methods for compositional and multivariate data.

• Demographic Change
• Digitalization
• Climate Change
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Professor Robert Nadler holds the Chair of Social Sciences in the Department of Administrative Sciences at Harz University of Applied Sciences (HS-Harz) in Halberstadt since 2024. His work integrates social science foundations of administrative action with practical expertise from over a decade in Saxony-Anhalt's State Statistical Office and research roles at Leibniz Institute for Regional Geography, ILS Dortmund, and IfL Leipzig. His research explores demographic change , digitalization , and climate change through themes like data-driven forecasting , society-space interdependencies , and return migration dynamics . Publications emphasize multilocality , regional resilience , and creative industries , with recent work on census impacts and small-town sustainability. Leading EU-funded projects like KommProg (2024-2027) for demographic data tools Completed Re-Turn and InduCult2.0 on migration and industrial reuse Active in policy consulting through lectures at EU Parliament and BBSR events Teaching includes Empirical Methods , Social Foundations of Administration , and Statistics for Public Policy across bachelor's and master's programs in Public Administration. He organizes transatlantic summer schools with institutions in Detroit, Mülheim, and Essen.

TAN Say Bengمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Clinical Trials
• Biostatistics

TAN Say Beng is an Associate Professor jointly appointed at the National University of Singapore's Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, while holding primary roles as Group Director of Research at SingHealth and Senior Associate Dean in Duke-NUS Medical School's Office of Clinical Sciences. His extensive leadership includes directing national research initiatives and biostatistics units across Singapore's healthcare ecosystem. Education: He holds a PhD, MSc, and MA, though specific disciplines and awarding institutions are not detailed in the source material. Research Focus: His expertise centers on two interconnected domains: Clinical Trials : Specializing in methodological innovations for trial design (including Bayesian approaches and adaptive designs), strategies for rare disease studies, and efficiency optimization in randomized controlled trials. Biostatistics : Developing quantitative frameworks for oncology outcomes, survival analysis, and epidemiological modeling, with applications in liver cancer and surgical prognostics. Publication Themes: His scholarly work (2002-2014) demonstrates progression from foundational statistical methodologies to applied clinical research. Early publications established Bayesian frameworks for Phase II trials and rare cancer strategies, while later works translated these methods into oncology practice—particularly in hepatocellular carcinoma therapy optimization and surgical outcome prediction.

Stuart McIntoshمشاهده پروفایل

استاد بالینی

• Breast Cancer
• Surgery
• Therapeutic Procedures
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Stuart McIntosh is a Clinical Professor at Queen's University Belfast's School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, and a Consultant Breast Surgeon at Belfast City Hospital. His research focuses on breast cancer, surgical outcomes, therapeutic de-escalation, and clinical trials, with over 131 publications and 111 academic activities recorded. Primary Affiliation: Queen's University Belfast Current Role: Clinical Professor and Consultant Surgeon Research Themes: Breast Cancer, Surgical Innovation, De-escalation Trials, Public Health His work emphasizes optimizing neoadjuvant chemotherapy, evaluating surgical quality assurance processes (TADPOLE-TOGETHER project), and pioneering less invasive treatments for low-risk breast cancer (SMALL Trial). He has contributed to global surgical funding analysis and population health studies. Recent publications highlight his leadership in clinical trials comparing open surgery with minimally invasive techniques and investigating psychotropic medication impacts on cancer mortality. Awards and honors are not explicitly mentioned, but his peer-review activities and invited talks demonstrate significant academic influence. Contact details: s.mcintosh@qub.ac.uk . ORCID: 0000-0002-4123-9611 . Active in multidisciplinary collaborations and surgical education, with a focus on improving patient outcomes.

Ahmed Mufeed Hamdiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Infectious Diseases
• Microbiology
• Molecular Diagnostics
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Ahmed Mufeed Hamdi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine - Infectious Disease at Baylor College of Medicine. He completed his MD at the University of Jordan, followed by residency at McLaren Hospital-Michigan State University program and a fellowship at Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education. Languages Spoken: Arabic Research Interests: His work focuses on Infectious disease diagnostics Antimicrobial resistance patterns Molecular sequencing applications in clinical settings Geographic variation in pathogen prevalence Publication Trends: Recent articles address metagenomic sequencing utility, Bartonella detection, Nocardia epidemiology, and diagnostic challenges in immunocompromised populations.

Maria C.B. de Leonمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار بالینی

• Gynecologic Oncology
• Cancer Research
• Minimally Invasive Surgery
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Maria C.B. de Leon, M.D., is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Surgery at City of Hope, specializing in gynecologic oncology. She practices in Antelope Valley, Santa Clarita, and Mission Hills community sites. Education: A.S. in Biology (Evergreen Valley College), B.S. in Biochemistry (UC Davis), M.D. (UCLA) Training: Residency in Obstetrics/Gynecology at Yale-New Haven Hospital, Fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology at Indiana University Her research focuses on gynecologic cancers, with emphasis on endometrial cancer screening techniques, robotic surgery outcomes, and immunotherapy applications. She has authored multiple publications and serves on the Statistics Subcommittee of the Gynecologic Oncology Fellow Research Network. Scientific awards include: Indiana University Simon Cancer Travel Award Outstanding Graduating Resident with Laparoscopic Skills Multiple Letters of Distinction and Academic Honors Professional memberships: Society of Gynecologic Oncology American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine