جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Md S Hossainمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sustainable Waste Management
• Bioreactor Landfill Technology
• Landfill Gas to Energy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Md S Hossain is a Professor of Civil Engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington, directing the Solid Waste Institute for Sustainability (SWIS). He holds a B.S. from IIT Bombay, an M.E. from AIT Bangkok, and a Ph.D. from North Carolina State University. His research focuses on sustainable waste management, bioreactor landfills, geotechnical engineering, and slope stabilization, with notable contributions to landfill gas-to-energy and recycled materials utilization. He has over 6 years of professional experience in geotechnical and geoenvironmental projects globally. Research Interests: Sustainable waste management, landfill engineering, slope stabilization, recycled materials, geotechnical site investigations. Key Roles: Director of SWIS, Principal Investigator on numerous grants, and advisor to over 50 graduate students. Dr. Hossain has secured millions in grants from agencies like NSF, EPA, and TxDOT, focusing on waste-to-energy, landfill mining, and slope stabilization using recycled plastics. His awards include the ISWA Leadership Award and Distinguished AIT Alumni recognition. He actively collaborates with international organizations like CCAC and ISWA, advocating for sustainable waste solutions in developing countries. His work spans 50+ projects in Bangladesh, Singapore, Hong Kong, and the U.S., emphasizing practical applications like recycled plastic pins for slope stabilization and ET cover systems for landfills. SWIS, under his leadership, promotes global sustainable waste management through education, research, and policy advocacy.

Clovis Palmerمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Immunometabolism
• HIV Pathogenesis
• Aging and Infectious Diseases
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Clovis Palmer, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Tulane University, affiliated with the Tulane National Primate Research Center. His research focuses on immunometabolism in HIV, aging, and viral infections. He holds a BS in Biochemistry and Botany from the University of the West Indies and a PhD in Molecular Biology from the University of Sydney. His work explores how metabolic processes influence HIV persistence, immune dysfunction, and aging. Key areas include identifying metabolic biomarkers for HIV control, studying HIV's impact on accelerated aging, and investigating metabolic complications of COVID-19. He has developed technologies like Met-Spectre for single-cell metabolic analysis. Palmer's awards include the Tulane Health Sciences Auxiliary Endowment (2023-2026) and recognition as an Emerging Leader in HIV Research by NIH/IAS (2017). He has delivered keynote lectures globally on HIV immunometabolism and aging. His research integrates non-human primate models with human clinical data, emphasizing translational applications for metabolic therapies targeting HIV cure and aging-related comorbidities.

Norma Alcantarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Engineering
• Biomaterials
• Nanotechnology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Norma Alcantar is a Professor and Associate Dean for Research at the University of South Florida (USF) College of Engineering , where she leads in the Department of Chemical, Biological and Materials Engineering . Her research focuses on Energy and Sustainability , leveraging natural materials like cactus mucilage for water purification, drug delivery, and sustainable technologies. Her scientific work spans Environmental Engineering , Biomaterials , and Nanotechnology , addressing challenges in water treatment, biomedical applications, and green manufacturing. Her recent publications highlight innovations in ammonia removal , off-flavor degradation , nano-drug delivery , and diversity initiatives in STEM . She has contributed to Sustainable Chemical Engineering Materials (SusChEM) grants and symposiums. Her research trends include bioinspired materials for pollution control, targeted therapeutics for cancer, and interfacial science applications. She utilizes cactus mucilage in water purification , oil spill response , and biomedical systems , emphasizing scalability and environmental compatibility. Her work bridges green chemistry with public health and infrastructure sustainability . Grants and collaborative efforts include NSF SusChEM funding for graded polymer membranes and interdisciplinary programs like CAI-STEM. She has no listed scientific awards in the provided text. Her email contact is norma@usf.edu, and her office is at ENC 3201 , USF.

Young-Hoon Ahnمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Chemical Biology
• Cysteine Proteomics
• Redox Signaling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Young-Hoon Ahn is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Drexel University, serving as Chair of the Chemistry Graduate Program Committee. His research focuses on cysteine-based redox signaling in physiology and diseases, particularly using chemical tools to study glutathionylation. He holds a PhD from New York University and has held academic positions at Wayne State University and Drexel University since 2012. Education: PhD (2007, NYU), MS (2001, POSTECH), BS (1999, POSTECH). Postdoctoral training at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (2008-2012). Research Interests: Development of chemical probes for glutathione biology, functional studies of protein glutathionylation in cancer and cardiovascular systems, and covalent small-molecule inhibitors targeting cysteine residues. His interdisciplinary approach combines synthetic chemistry, proteomics, bioinformatics, and mouse models. Publications emphasize glutathionylation mechanisms in cellular stress and disease, with recent work on E-cadherin stability, cardiomyocyte biology, and SMYD2 regulation. His lab employs clickable glutathione strategies and bioorthogonal chemistry for redox proteomics.

Michael Haganمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biophysics
• Soft Condensed Matter
• Active Matter
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Michael Hagan is a Professor of Physics at Brandeis University, affiliated with the Martin A. Fisher School of Physics. His research focuses on understanding the physical principles governing assembly and dynamic organization in biological and biomimetic systems. He employs computational and theoretical methods, including machine learning, to study viral capsid assembly, bacterial microcompartments, and active matter systems. His work bridges length and time scales to elucidate emergent behaviors in nonequilibrium systems. Education: PhD in Physics from the University of California, Berkeley (2003). His group, the Hagan Lab, collaborates with experimentalists and has received funding from the DOE, NSF, Keck Foundation, and NIH. Key areas include viral genome assembly optimization, bacterial microcompartment formation, and the dynamics of active nematics. Recent studies explore defect-ordered phases, phase separation in active colloids, and programmable self-assembly of geometric structures. Research interests span biophysics, soft condensed matter, and computational modeling. His lab's work has implications for synthetic biology, drug design, and material science. Collaborations with experimental groups (e.g., Z. Dogic's lab) have led to discoveries in active matter dynamics and biomimetic systems.

Markus Riesslandمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Cellular Senescence
• Neurodegenerative Diseases
• Parkinson's Disease
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Markus Riessland is an Assistant Professor at Stony Brook University’s Renaissance School of Medicine, part of the Empire Innovation Program focused on the Aging Brain. He holds a PhD from the University of Cologne, Germany, specializing in molecular biology, neuroscience, and neurodegenerative diseases. His research centers on cellular senescence in neurons, particularly post-mitotic dopaminergic neurons linked to Parkinson’s disease. He discovered that these neurons can undergo senescence, a process typically absent in non-dividing cells, which has implications for aging and neurodegeneration. Dr. Riessland’s lab employs stem cell models, mouse studies, and advanced sequencing techniques (TRAP-seq, RNA-seq) to investigate senescence mechanisms, identify genetic modifiers influencing neuronal vulnerability, and explore therapies to counteract senescence-driven pathology. His work bridges molecular biology and clinical implications, emphasizing translational approaches for age-related diseases. Notable achievements include an F1000 Exceptional Rating for his 2017 Cell Stem Cell paper and an AJHG Editor’s Corner Highlight for his ribosome profiling study. His research has led to insights on SATB1’s role in senescence, lipid-driven senescence in dopaminergic neurons, and midbrain inflammation in Parkinson’s. Collaborative efforts span international projects on SMA and neuroprotective modifiers like Neurocalcin Delta. While no students are listed here, his work impacts therapeutic development in neurodegenerative diseases through senolytic strategies and genetic interventions. Education: PhD in Molecular Biology from University of Cologne, Germany. Awards: F1000 Exceptional Rating (2017), AJHG Editor’s Corner Highlight (2017). Labs/Teams: Leads research on neuronal senescence mechanisms and therapeutic targets, integrating stem cell biology and systems biology approaches.

• Sepsis
• Innate Immunity
• Neonatal Immunology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Andrew Currie is a Professor and Associate Dean (Research & Innovation) at Murdoch University's School of Medical, Molecular and Forensic Sciences, within the College of Environmental and Life Sciences. He leads the Sepsis Diagnostics Research Group at the Centre for Molecular Medicine and Innovative Therapeutics and co-heads the Neonatal Infection and Immunity Team with Clinical Professor Tobias Strunk at the Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccine & Infectious Diseases at Telethon Kids Institute. His research focuses on immunology and infectious diseases in pediatric populations, particularly sepsis diagnostics and neonatal immunity. Education: PhD (Immunology, University of Western Australia, 2001); BSc (Biotechnology with Honors, Murdoch University, 1997). Research Interests: Sepsis diagnostics, innate immunity mechanisms in neonates, medical biotechnology for diagnostics (e.g., biosensors), and translational research in pediatric infections. Collaborates internationally with institutions in Canada, Denmark, the UK, US, and China. Aims to reduce sepsis burden in vulnerable populations through advanced molecular methods and interdisciplinary partnerships. Key Affiliations: Lead of Sepsis Diagnostics Research Group (Murdoch University), Senior Lecturer in Immunology, Honorary Associate at Kids Research Institute Australia. Past roles include leadership in the Centre for Molecular Medicine and Innovative Therapeutics. Scientific Contributions: Over 100 peer-reviewed articles focusing on sepsis biomarkers, neonatal immunity, tick-borne diseases, and clinical trials for interventions like vitamin C and probiotics in critical illness. Active in developing precision medicine approaches for neonatal sepsis. Grants & Funding: Co-leads major projects on sepsis diagnostics and neonatal infection, supported by national and international grants. Collaborates on multi-institutional initiatives. Labs/Teams: Sepsis Diagnostics Research Group (Murdoch) and Neonatal Infection and Immunity Team (Telethon Kids Institute). Works closely with the Personalised Medicine Centre and Health Futures Institute.

Spencer Nyholmمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Symbiosis
• Comparative Immunology
• Host-Microbe Interactions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Spencer Nyholm is a Professor in the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of Connecticut (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), specializing in symbiosis and comparative immunology. His research focuses on host-microbe interactions in marine organisms, notably the Hawaiian bobtail squid ( Euprymna scolopes ) and hydrothermal vent tubeworms. He earned a Ph.D. from the University of Hawaii and completed postdoctoral studies at Stanford University and Harvard University. Research Interests: Symbiosis mechanisms, innate immune system roles in symbiotic communication, and functional genomics in marine symbioses. His lab uses the squid-Vibrio fischeri model to study beneficial bacteria-host interactions and explores symbiotic relationships in vent tubeworms. Publications highlight themes like genomic regulation in light-organ development, symbiotic bacteria’s role in reproductive organs, and molecular mechanisms underlying symbiotic persistence. His work bridges ecology, immunology, and microbiology, emphasizing environmental influences on symbiotic systems. Labs/Teams: Nyholm Lab ( https://nyholmlab.uconn.edu/ ). Collaborations include functional genomics projects and comparative studies across marine symbiotic systems.

Possu Huangمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Protein Design
• Computational Biology
• Structural Biology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Possu Huang serves as Assistant Professor of Bioengineering in the Department of Bioengineering at Stanford University's School of Engineering. His research group operates from the Shriram Center for Bioengineering, sharing laboratory space with the Bintu Lab while maintaining an active interdisciplinary program bridging computational and experimental protein engineering. His educational journey includes: B.A. in Molecular and Cell Biology (Biochemistry) from UC Berkeley Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics from Caltech Postdoctoral training as Senior Fellow at University of Washington Dr. Huang's research focuses on atomic-precision protein design through integrated computational-experimental approaches. His lab has pioneered breakthroughs including the first computationally designed protein-protein interface, TIM barrel fold design principles, and the eOD HIV immunogen. Current work leverages machine learning , structural biology , and library optimization to develop therapeutic proteins and nanotechnology platforms, with particular emphasis on achieving natural-level complexity in engineered systems. Analysis of his 2023-2025 publications reveals three dominant trends: (1) generative AI for all-atom protein design (e.g., Protpardelle, SHAPES), (2) immunology applications targeting MHC complexes for HIV vaccine development, and (3) optogenetic tools through engineered fluorescent proteins. These works consistently integrate deep learning with wet-lab validation to solve biomedical challenges. Dr. Huang has mentored nine graduate students to completion, including PhD candidates Carla (defended June 2025), Christian (defended May 2025), and master's students Shankara and Kirsten. His lab maintains active social media presence (@possuhuanglab) and regularly publishes high-impact research while training the next generation of protein engineers. The Huang Lab operates as a dynamic interdisciplinary hub where computational biologists collaborate with experimentalists to push the boundaries of protein design. Current projects include developing tetravalent nanobody platforms, photoswitchable binders for temporal protein control, and AI-driven solutions for HIV immunogen design, all conducted within Stanford's state-of-the-art bioengineering facilities.

Angela Pooleمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Precision Nutrition
• Gut Microbiota
• Host-Microbe Interactions
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Angela Poole is an Assistant Professor of Molecular Nutrition in the Division of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell University's College of Human Ecology. She leads a research group focused on precision nutrition, investigating interactions between host genetics, dietary intake, and gut/oral microbiomes to prevent metabolic diseases. Education & Background Ph.D. in Genome Sciences, University of Washington Postdoctoral research at Dr. Ruth Ley's laboratory B.S. in Engineering and Applied Science, Caltech Research Focus Her interdisciplinary work combines genetics, microbiology, and nutrition to develop personalized dietary interventions. Key areas include: Optimizing dietary fiber for diabetes prevention Oral biofilm pathogenesis Host-microbiome-diet interactions in metabolic disorders Publication Trends Her 15 most recent publications (2014-2025) demonstrate consistent focus on microbiome dynamics, genetic influences on nutrition, and metabolic health. Recent work emphasizes oral/gut microbiome responses to dietary components like resistant starch and salivary amylase. Research Group Leads an active lab developing systems biology approaches for precision nutrition applications.

Janin Chandraمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Immunology
• Cancer Research
• Virology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Janin Chandra is a Senior Research Fellow at the Frazer Institute, University of Queensland, leading her own lab since 2023. Her research focuses on immune regulation in HPV-driven cancers, antigen-presenting cells, and squamous cell carcinomas. She holds a PhD in Immunology from the University of Zurich and has extensive postdoctoral experience at UQ and biotech companies like Admedus Vaccines. She has published over 35 journal articles, contributed to clinical trials, and received the Garnett Passe Mid-Career Fellowship (2023–2027). Education: Master of Science (Goethe University, Frankfurt), PhD (University of Zurich). Research highlights include developing HPV vaccines, studying immune suppression mechanisms, and investigating Langerhans cell dysfunction in tumors. Her work bridges immunology and oncology, targeting therapies to modulate antigen-presenting cells. Research Interests : HPV-induced immune evasion mechanisms Antigen-presenting cell biology in cancer Clinical development of DNA vaccines Immune microenvironment of head/neck and cutaneous cancers Grants & Awards : Current funding includes targeting cancer-associated fibroblasts (Garnett Passe Fellowship). Past grants involve microbiome analysis and vaccine development. Lab Activities : Her lab investigates intra-tumor immune regulations and develops novel immunotherapies. Collaborations span veterinary oncology and microbiome research.

• Biotechnology
• Systems Engineering in Bioprocessing
• Model-Based Tools
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Professor Cleo Kontoravdi is a Professor of Biological Systems Engineering at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London, within the Faculty of Engineering. Her roles include Director of Postgraduate Studies (2021–present) and Postgraduate Admissions Tutor (2018–2021). She holds affiliations with key research centers such as the Centre for Process Systems Engineering, Centre for Synthetic Biology, and Future Vaccine Manufacturing Research Hub. Her research focuses on applying systems engineering principles to bioprocessing, integrating model-based tools like sensitivity analysis and optimization with experimental work on mammalian cell cultures and vaccine production. Key areas include metabolic flux analysis, media optimization, and multiscale modeling. Her recent publications highlight advancements in hybrid modeling frameworks, mRNA vaccine process design, and metabolic engineering of CHO cells. She actively contributes to vaccine manufacturing strategies and sustainable biopharmaceutical supply chains. Education: PhD (2007) and MEng (2002) in Chemical Engineering from Imperial College London. Professional experience spans academic roles (since 2007) and industry R&D at Lonza Biologics (2006–2007). Her work bridges computational biology, bioprocess engineering, and systems biology, addressing challenges in vaccine development and production efficiency. Awards: Not explicitly listed in the provided text. Research grants and collaborations are implied through her involvement in high-impact projects like the Future Vaccine Manufacturing Hub. She advises on bioprocess optimization, glycoengineering, and biomanufacturing sustainability.

Jonathan Doyeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• DNA Biophysics
• DNA Nanotechnology
• Liquid Crystals
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Jonathan Doye is a Professor of Theoretical Chemistry at the University of Oxford, affiliated with Queens College. He holds positions in the Department of Chemistry and collaborates with the Brandeis Bioinspired Soft Materials MRSEC. His research focuses on theoretical and computational studies of soft matter and biomolecular systems, including DNA biophysics, DNA nanotechnology, liquid crystals, and quasicrystals. He co-developed the oxDNA coarse-grained model for DNA simulations, widely used in nanotechnology research. Education: Bachelor’s and PhD in Theoretical Chemistry from the University of Cambridge Postdoctoral research at FOM Institute in Amsterdam (1996–1998) Research Interests: Coarse-grained modeling of DNA and RNA Patchy-particle self-assembly (including quasicrystals) Prokaryotic S-layer structural analysis Liquid crystal phase behavior of DNA origami rods Key Achievements: Discovery of one-component icosahedral quasicrystals via patchy particles Development of oxDNA model for DNA origami simulations Structural elucidation of S-layers across prokaryotes Awards: Royal Society of Chemistry Harrison Memorial Prize (2000) Labs/Teams: Jonathan Doye's Research Group focuses on computational studies of soft matter systems, with experimental collaborations in DNA nanotechnology and materials science.

Lillian Chongمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational Biophysics
• Biomolecular Simulations
• Protein Binding Pathways
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lillian T. Chong is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Pittsburgh, affiliated with the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. She leads the Chong Lab, focusing on computational biophysics and biomolecular simulations. Her research emphasizes developing advanced simulation methods like weighted ensemble (WESTPA) for studying rare events in biomolecules, such as protein folding, binding pathways, and conformational switches. Research Interests: - Development of weighted ensemble algorithms for long-timescale simulations - Protein-protein binding kinetics and unbinding pathways - Design of switchable proteins with enhanced dynamic properties - Integration of experimental data (e.g., NMR, EPR) with simulations Recent Article Trends: Recent work explores ligand unbinding mechanisms, glycan-mediated spike protein dynamics, and force field validation. The lab’s methods are applied to drug discovery, viral entry mechanisms, and enzyme catalysis. Awards & Honors: Gordon Bell Special Prize for HPC-Based COVID-19 Research (2020) NSF CAREER Award (2009-2014) Bellet Teaching Excellence Award (2017) Advising & Grants: Advised students including Darian Yang (PhD 2023) and Jeremy Leung (PhD 2023). Funded by NSF and industry grants, including work on SARS-CoV-2 spike protein dynamics and force field development. Labs & Teams: The Chong Lab collaborates with groups at CMU and NIH, developing open-source tools like WESTPA and LPATH . Research spans Pittsburgh’s computational biophysics community, with interdisciplinary projects in drug design and protein engineering.

Sachi Horibataمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Cancer Biology
• Drug Discovery
• Computational Genomics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sachi Horibata is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacology & Toxicology at Michigan State University (MSU), affiliated with the College of Human Medicine. She is also associated with the Precision Health Program and the Neuroscience Program. Her research focuses on cancer biology, drug discovery, and computational genomics, with a particular emphasis on understanding mechanisms of drug resistance in cancers like acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and breast cancer. Dr. Horibata’s work integrates proteomics, transcriptomics, and cellular models to uncover therapeutic targets and biomarkers. She holds a PhD in Biological and Biomedical Sciences from Cornell University (2010–2016). Her research interests include genomic analysis of cancer heterogeneity, enzyme-driven cancer progression (e.g., PAD enzymes), and immune evasion mechanisms in tumors. Her recent studies highlight the role of protein citrullination in cancer cell migration and endocrine resistance. Dr. Horibata’s publications span topics in oncology, immunology, and molecular biology, with a focus on translational research. She teaches PHM 802: Cellular, Molecular and Integrated Systems Pharmacology. Her lab is located in the Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Building at MSU.