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Benaissa Chidmiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Industrial Organization
• Food Marketing
• Agribusiness
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Benaissa Chidmi , an Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at Texas Tech University , specializes in industrial organization, food marketing, agribusiness, and consumer demand analysis. He teaches Applied Econometrics and Demand and Price Analysis . Education Ph.D. in Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of Connecticut (2006) M.S. in Applied Financial Mathematics, University of Connecticut (2006) M.S. in Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of Connecticut (2002) M.S. in Food Engineering, Institut Agronomique et Vétérinaire Hassan II, Morocco (1996) Research Trends Chidmi's research spans diverse applications of econometric modeling, including consumer food demand systems , energy economics , agricultural productivity , and industrial organization . His recent work (2025) examines Saudi Arabia's coffee import demand , machine learning in US residential energy usage , and animal protein consumption patterns . Earlier studies (2024-2019) focus on technical efficiency in cereal production, asymmetric price transmission in energy markets, and nutrient demand analysis in Sri Lanka. Key Methodologies Almost Ideal Demand System (AIDS) modeling Quantile regression analysis Random coefficients and logit demand models Machine learning applications in economics Censored regression techniques Technical efficiency measurement

• Marine Biology
• Aquaculture
• Offshore Wind Farms
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Professor Bela Buck is a Marine Biologist and Head of the Unit for Marine Aquaculture within the Shelf Sea System Ecology department at the Alfred Wegener Institute. He also holds a professorship for Applied Marine Biology at the University of Applied Sciences Bremerhaven, has the right to award doctorates at the University of Bremen, and serves as an Affiliated Professor at Klaipeda University. His leadership extends to chairing the ICES Working Group on Open Ocean Aquaculture (WGOOA). Professor Buck's research focuses on applied marine biology and maritime technologies , with particular expertise in offshore and exposed aquaculture systems . His work addresses critical challenges in multi-use of offshore wind farms , shellfish and seaweed cultivation , culture techniques and system design , and site selection for marine aquaculture operations. His research bridges biological sciences, engineering, and policy development to advance sustainable marine resource utilization. An analysis of his recent publications (2022-2024) reveals a clear trend toward standardizing terminology and metrics for exposed aquaculture environments, developing integrated multi-use platforms combining renewable energy infrastructure with aquaculture, and optimizing cultivation techniques for shellfish and seaweed. His work increasingly addresses sustainability challenges, focusing on circular economy principles, resource efficiency, and climate change adaptation in marine food production systems. Professor Buck leads the AWI-Working Group 'Marine Aquaculture' and collaborates extensively with international research teams across Europe and beyond. His work has significant implications for marine spatial planning, sustainable food production, and blue economy development. He maintains strong connections with both academic institutions and industry partners to ensure practical applications of research findings. His laboratory and field work focuses on developing and testing aquaculture systems for exposed environments, with particular emphasis on site assessment methodologies, structural design for high-energy marine environments, and optimizing cultivation protocols for various marine species. The research group maintains close ties with offshore energy developers, aquaculture operators, and policy makers to ensure research addresses real-world challenges.

Lynda Coughlanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Vaccinology
• Immunology
• Virology
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Lynda Coughlan serves as Associate Professor in Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Medicine, with a secondary appointment at the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health (CVD). Her research focuses on engineering next-generation adenoviral vector vaccines against respiratory pathogens including influenza, RSV, and coronaviruses, emphasizing broad cross-protection through innovative immunogen design and molecular adjuvanting. Education: BSc Microbiology, University College Cork, Ireland (2003) MS Virology, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK (2005) PhD Viral Gene Therapy, Barts Cancer Institute, London, UK (2009) Postdoctoral Training, University of Glasgow, UK (2009-2012) Postdoctoral Training, University of Oxford, UK (2012-2017) Postdoctoral Fellowship, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, USA (2017-2018) Research Track Faculty, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, USA (2018-2020) Research Focus: The Coughlan laboratory pioneers low-seroprevalence adenoviral vectors as plug-and-play platforms for universal vaccines, investigating extracellular vesicles for immunogenicity enhancement, therapeutic antibody production, and correlates of protection through comparative animal model studies. Current work spans recombinant protein immunogens, genetic adjuvanting, and vector optimization against emerging viral threats. Publication Trends: Analysis of her 13 most recent publications (2018-2024) reveals escalating emphasis on universal influenza vaccines using chimeric hemagglutinin constructs, single-dose adenoviral regimens, and extracellular vesicle-mediated immunogenicity. Post-2020 work increasingly addresses pandemic preparedness for coronaviruses and avian influenza, with molecular adjuvanting and cross-reactive immunity as unifying themes across respiratory pathogens. Scientific Awards: Graduate Women in Science Fellowship (2017) British Medical Association HC Roscoe Prize (2016) British Society for Gene and Cell Therapy Achievement Award (2016) Nuffield Department of Medicine Public Engagement Prize (2015) British Society for Immunology Communicating Immunology Grant (2015) Grants and Service: As Principal Investigator on NIH/NIAID R01AI148369 for universal influenza vaccine development and Co-PI on NIAID CIVIC contracts, she leads translational research while serving as ad-hoc reviewer for NIAID study sections. Her editorial roles include MDPI Vaccines Special Issue Editor (2020), complemented by board service for the British Society for Gene and Cell Therapy (2010-2017) and Society for General Microbiology Equality initiatives. Laboratory Structure: The Coughlan laboratory operates within the Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health, maintaining collaborative networks for preclinical-to-clinical vaccine advancement with emphasis on one-health approaches to zoonotic spillover prevention and pandemic response.

• Autophagy
• Lysosomes
• Neuroinflammation
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Marta Lipinski is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine . She is also affiliated with the Shock, Trauma and Anesthesiology Research (STAR) Center , the Center for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine , and the Center for Biomolecular Therapeutics . Her research focuses on the role of autophagy and lysosomal function in neurotrauma and neurodegenerative diseases . PhD in Cancer Biology, MIT Postdoctoral training at Harvard Medical School Her research keywords include Autophagy , Lysosomes , Neuroinflammation , Lipid Metabolism , Traumatic Brain Injury , Spinal Cord Injury , and Brain Aging . She investigates how autophagy disruption after CNS injury contributes to neuroinflammation and neuronal death , with recent work exploring the link between TBI and late-onset neurodegeneration as well as autophagy-lipid metabolism interactions . Her collaborative network spans departments and institutions, including Junfang Wu (Anesthesiology), Eugene Koh (Orthopaedics), Maureen Kane (School of Pharmacy), and Michael Cummings (UMD College Park). Active grants include NIH R33 AG076858 and R01 NS115876 , focusing on multi-omics platforms for brain aging and autophagy modulation in TBI.

Fernando Camposمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Behavioral ecology
• Life histories
• Aging
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Fernando Campos serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), College of Liberal and Fine Arts. His research investigates evolutionary responses of nonhuman primates to environmental change, with direct applications for conservation amid the global primate extinction crisis driven by anthropogenic pressures. His academic credentials include: PhD in Anthropology, University of Calgary (2014) MA in Anthropology, University of Calgary (2008) BSc in Biology, California Institute of Technology (2002) Dr. Campos' research integrates behavioral ecology , biodemography , and conservation science to study primate life histories, aging, and responses to global change. Using a biodemographic approach, he examines links between environmental variability, health outcomes, and life trajectories in wild populations through long-term field studies of white-faced capuchins in Costa Rica and baboons in East Africa. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a methodological emphasis on non-invasive biomarkers (fecal proteomics, DNA methylation) to quantify physiological impacts of stress and aging. This work demonstrates how social structures and ecological conditions interact to shape survival and reproductive success, providing critical data for evidence-based primate conservation strategies. He directs the Campos Lab , which maintains active field sites in Costa Rica and Kenya, and contributes to cross-species primate life history databases for comparative analyses of demographic processes.

• Synthetic Biology
• Metabolic Engineering
• Yeast Cell Factories
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Verena Siewers is a Research Professor at the Department of Biology and Biological Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology. Her work focuses on synthetic biology and metabolic engineering of yeast cell factories for producing biofuels, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and bioplastics, with particular emphasis on developing biosensor tools for pathway optimization. Key research themes: yeast-based biosensors, lipid metabolism engineering, CRISPRi/a applications, and dynamic gene regulation Notable projects include: Development of acetic acid tolerance mechanisms Optimization of fatty acid ethyl esters production Engineering phosphoketolase pathways for acetyl-CoA overproduction Her recent articles reveal trends in: CRISPR-mediated pathway engineering Stress response transcriptional profiling Heterologous plant gene expression in yeast Promoter and transcription factor engineering Funding sources: VINNOVA Novo Nordisk Foundation Carl Tryggers Stiftelse EU Horizon grants Swedish Research Council (VR) Formas

• Radiation Oncology
• Cancer Biology
• Molecular Targeted Therapy
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Joseph N. Contessa, MD, PhD is an Adjunct Professor of Therapeutic Radiology and Pharmacology at Yale School of Medicine, where he serves as Director of Yale Medicine's Central Nervous System Radiotherapy Program. His clinical practice focuses on treating patients with brain tumors, head and neck cancers, and tumors at the base of the skull, including rare entities such as low-grade and malignant gliomas, ependymomas, high-grade meningiomas, hemangiopericytomas, paragangliomas, and schwannomas. Dr. Contessa's research spans multiple areas of cancer biology with a particular emphasis on molecular mechanisms of therapeutic resistance and novel approaches to radiosensitization. His work explores the role of N-linked glycosylation in cancer progression and treatment resistance, developing small molecule inhibitors targeting this pathway to overcome resistance to EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors. He also investigates targeted therapies for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, molecular imaging of the epidermal growth factor receptor, and drug discovery through high-throughput screening approaches. Analysis of Dr. Contessa's recent publications reveals a consistent focus on the intersection of radiation oncology and molecular biology, particularly examining how glycosylation pathways influence cancer cell response to radiation and targeted therapies. His work spans basic science investigations into protein folding and quality control mechanisms to clinical applications in lung cancer, brain tumors, and head and neck cancers. A significant portion of his research explores how inhibiting specific glycosylation enzymes can sensitize tumors to radiation therapy. Dr. Contessa actively collaborates with leading researchers at Yale including Veronica Chiang (6 publications), Barbara Burtness (2 publications), Kimberly Johung (2 publications), and Scott Gettinger (2 publications). He serves as a Sub Investigator on the clinical trial 'Determining Mechanisms of Sensitivity and Resistance to Anti-Cancer Therapy for Advanced Lung Cancer' (HIC ID 1603017333), which is scheduled for primary completion in June 2026. His laboratory work is closely integrated with clinical care through multiple Yale centers including the Brain Tumor Center, Gamma Knife Center, Head and Neck Cancers Program, and Yale Cancer Center. Dr. Contessa's research bridges basic science discoveries in protein glycosylation with clinical applications in radiation oncology, creating a translational pipeline from bench to bedside for patients with challenging malignancies.

Jing Yangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Data Visualization
• Visual Analytics
• High Dimensional Data Analysis
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Jing Yang is a full Professor and Director of MS CS Program in the Computer Science Department at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC). She has been actively involved in data visualization and visual analytics research since joining UNCC in 2005 after completing her PhD at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Dr. Yang earned her Bachelor's degrees in Engineering Mechanics and Computer Science from TsingHua University in 1997 and completed her Ph.D. in Computer Science from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in May 2005 under advisors Matthew O. Ward and Elke A. Rundensteiner. Her research focuses on developing visual analytics techniques for abstract data including multidimensional data, time-oriented data, networks, hierarchies, text documents, and trajectory data. She conducts design studies for application domains such as sports, bioinformatics, finance, network security, and health, while exploring fundamental visualization topics like interactions, insight management, clustering-based approaches, and animations. Her recent work emphasizes sports analytics, urban data, and multivariate time series visual analytics. Analysis of Dr. Yang's publication record reveals a strong focus on practical applications of visualization techniques across diverse domains. Her work consistently bridges theoretical visualization frameworks with real-world data challenges, particularly in transportation (taxi trajectories), sports (tennis match analysis), financial transactions, and bioinformatics. The publications demonstrate an evolution from foundational visualization techniques to increasingly sophisticated domain-specific applications. Dr. Yang has secured substantial research funding from NSF, EPA, DHS, and industry partners including Google and Bank of America. Her grants portfolio includes significant projects like TrajAnalytics (NSF, $200,950), Visualizing Event Dynamics (NSF EAGER, $75,317), and Visualizing High Dimensional Categorical Datasets (Google Faculty Research Award, $60,000), among others totaling over $4 million in research support. As an educator, Dr. Yang has taught numerous courses including Visual Analytics, Information Visualization, and Database Design. She directs the Charlotte Visualization Center and has mentored numerous students through research projects. Her collaborative approach is evident in her extensive co-authorship network spanning multiple institutions and disciplines. Current research directions include narrative animation for streaming text visualization and advanced techniques for exploring high-dimensional categorical datasets.

• Immunology
• T-cell Biology
• Proteomics
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Edward Jenkins is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Oxford, affiliated with Balliol College. He is a member of the Davis Group, focusing on T-cell Biology and its intersections with proteomics, immunology, and cell signaling. His research spans diverse areas such as: T-cell activation mechanisms and membrane dynamics Vaccine adjuvant responses in lymph nodes CAR-T cell engineering for therapeutic specificity Proximity proteomics in inflammatory pathways Computational methods for 3D cell segmentation Recent publications highlight his work in immune receptor signaling, deubiquitinase substrate discovery, and nanoscale imaging of T-cell interactions. His studies often bridge molecular and cellular immunology with advanced imaging and computational tools, aiming to enhance cancer immunotherapy and vaccine design. Edward contributes to collaborative research within the Davis Group, utilizing techniques such as localisation microscopy and free-standing membrane platforms to investigate immune cell dynamics.

Christopher Marquisمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Bioprocess Engineering
• Protein Biotechnology
• Bio-Nanotechnology
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Associate Professor Christopher Marquis is a biochemical engineer at the School of Biotechnology & Biomolecular Sciences at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). He specializes in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of protein biotechnology and bio-nanotechnology, with projects focused on organohalide bioremediation, therapeutic protein production, and recombinant spider silk generation. His research encompasses bioprocess development for therapeutic bacteriophage and plasmid DNA production. He directs the Recombinant Products Facility , which provides fermentation and protein purification infrastructure for academic and industrial partners. Key keywords from his recent publications include biochemistry, biotechnology, nanotechnology, and environmental science. Marquis has over 30 years of academic experience at UNSW, progressing from Lecturer (1994) to Associate Professor (2016). His teaching includes convening the Biotechnology Program (3053) and instructing BABS3031 Biotechnology and Bioengineering. His work has been supported by grants in bioprocessing, nanotoxicology, and biomedical applications.

• Ion Channels
• Membrane Transporters
• Structural Biology
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Alessio Accardi, Ph.D., is a Professor of Physiology and Biophysics in Anesthesiology at Cornell University. He also holds secondary appointments in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics and Department of Biochemistry. His research focuses on understanding the structural and functional mechanisms of ion channels and transporters, particularly the CLC protein family, which is implicated in human diseases like Bartter’s syndrome. Primary Appointment: Department of Anesthesiology Secondary Appointments: Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Department of Biochemistry Techniques: Cryo-Electron Microscopy, X-ray Crystallography, Electrophysiology His lab uncovers biophysical mechanisms of ion movement across cellular membranes, bridging active and passive transport proteins. Recent work highlights the dual nature of CLC proteins as both ion channels and transporters, challenging previous assumptions. The lab employs a multidisciplinary approach, combining structural biology with functional assays in synthetic lipid bilayers. Their research has direct implications for understanding ion channelopathies and developing targeted therapies. Recent publications explore lipid scrambling mechanisms in TMEM16 proteins, pH-dependent activation in CLC transporters, and voltage-gated channel modulation by anesthetics. These studies utilize Cryo-EM and crystallography to reveal molecular insights. Contacts: ala2022@med.cornell.edu | Accardi Lab Website

Anastassia N. Alexandrovaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Computational and Theoretical Chemistry
• Heterogeneous Catalysis
• Quantum Information Science
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Anastassia N. Alexandrova is a Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry and Materials Science and Engineering at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She holds the Charles W. Clifford Jr. Endowed Chair and leads a research group focused on computational and theoretical design of functional materials, with applications in heterogeneous catalysis, quantum information science, and enzyme reactivity. Her work integrates quantum mechanics, machine learning, and multi-scale modeling to address environmental and energy challenges. Education: B.S./M.S. in Chemistry, Saratov State University (2000, Summa cum laude) Ph.D. in Theoretical Physical Chemistry, Utah State University (2005) Postdoctoral Associate, Yale University (2005-2009) Research interests span heterogeneous catalysis (CO2 reduction, methanol synthesis), quantum information science (qubit design, nuclear clocks), and enzyme reactivity (electric field effects, artificial metalloenzymes). Recent publications highlight her focus on dynamic catalytic interfaces, quantum functional groups, and AI-driven material discovery. Scientific Awards: Royal Society of Chemistry Fellow (2024) Max Planck-Humboldt Medal (2021) NSF CAREER Award (2014) Sloan Research Fellowship (2013) DARPA Young Investigator (2011) Her lab collaborates with experimental teams in catalysis, surface science, and quantum physics, emphasizing method development and applied projects. Students and postdocs in her group work on diverse topics from CO2 hydrogenation to topological insulators, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach.

Adam Frostمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Electron Cryo-Microscopy
• Structural Biology
• Membrane Biology
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Adam Frost, MD, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Utah School of Medicine and a member of the Cell Response and Regulation Program at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. His research employs structural biology approaches to investigate fundamental cellular processes with implications for understanding cancer and other diseases. Education: Postdoctoral Fellowship: University of California, San Francisco MD: Yale University School of Medicine PhD: Yale University BS: Brigham Young University Dr. Frost specializes in the molecular and structural biology of membrane trafficking, with a particular emphasis on mechanisms that determine membrane shape and topology. His laboratory utilizes electron cryo-microscopy to obtain molecular-scale views of cellular machinery as it engages with and reshapes cellular membranes. This work has direct relevance to understanding cancer, as several components of the cell division machinery have been genetically implicated in tumor formation. His research bridges structural biology, membrane biology, and cell division mechanisms, providing critical insights into how cellular membranes are dynamically remodeled during essential biological processes. Analysis of Dr. Frost's publications from 2011-2015 reveals a consistent focus on membrane remodeling proteins and their roles in cellular processes. His work spans multiple model systems and employs diverse structural biology techniques, with a particular emphasis on cryo-EM. The research demonstrates how membrane-binding proteins influence membrane topology during critical cellular events, especially cell division. These studies have provided direct molecular insights into cellular machinery that was previously difficult to visualize, opening new avenues for understanding disease mechanisms related to membrane dynamics.

Bethany A. Buckمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Structural Biology
• Biophysics
• Cancer Epigenetics
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Bethany A. Buck serves as Associate Professor of Chemistry and Adjunct Associate Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Utah, with additional affiliation as Associate Member of the Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) Cancer Center. Her research bridges structural biology, biophysics, and cancer epigenetics to investigate molecular mechanisms of gene regulation. Education: B.S., University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point Ph.D., University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Research Expertise: Dr. Buck's laboratory employs a multidisciplinary approach integrating structural biology, biophysics, biochemistry, and cellular biology to study protein-DNA interactions, with primary focus on methyl-CpG binding proteins (MBPs) that interpret DNA methylation signals. Her work elucidates how MBPs recognize methylated DNA sequences to trigger chromatin remodeling and transcriptional silencing in cancer development, utilizing parallel in vitro structural/biophysical and cellular genomic methodologies to investigate MBP:DNA complexes and protein interaction networks. Publication Trends: Analysis of her 2013-2024 publications reveals consistent focus on structural characterization of epigenetic regulators, evolving from foundational studies of zinc finger readers (2013-2018) toward integrated DNA damage response mechanisms (2021-2024). Recent work expands into G-quadruplex dynamics and peptide macrocyclization techniques while maintaining core emphasis on cancer epigenetics, demonstrating methodological diversification within nucleic acid biochemistry. Scientific Awards: No awards are documented in the provided materials. Academic Leadership: Dr. Buck mentors graduate students in the Biological Chemistry and Molecular Biology Ph.D. programs, directing laboratory research that combines X-ray crystallography, biophysical assays, and genomic approaches. Her work receives institutional support through HCI Cancer Center resources and departmental infrastructure. Research Infrastructure: The Buck laboratory operates within the University of Utah's bioscience ecosystem, leveraging core facilities for structural biology and genomics to advance understanding of epigenetic dysregulation in cancer, with current projects targeting therapeutic intervention points in MBP regulatory networks.

Thomas Brunoldمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Inorganic Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Computational Chemistry
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Thomas Brunold is a Professor of Chemistry at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, focusing on the geometric and electronic properties of metal centers in proteins and cofactors . His work integrates spectroscopic techniques (electronic absorption, circular dichroism, magnetic circular dichroism, resonance Raman, electron paramagnetic resonance) with density functional theory (DFT) and quantum mechanics/molecular mechanics (QM/MM) calculations to validate bonding descriptions and explore catalytic intermediates. Bio-organometallic cofactors (adenosylcobalamin, methylcobalamin, NiF430) Metal-dependent superoxide dismutases (Ni-, Fe-, Mn-SODs) Polynuclear NiFeS enzymes (ACS, CODH) His research spans vitamin B12 chemistry , metalloenzyme specificity , and redox-active clusters , with a focus on resolving substrate-bound intermediates and mechanistic debates in catalytic cycles. Recent publications emphasize ligand dynamics , second-sphere residue effects , and metal-cofactor interactions . Scientific awards include the Taylor Teaching Award (2024) , Kellett Mid-Career Award (2020) , and NSF-CAREER Award (2003) . He mentors students in the Brunold Lab, including Ryan Hall , Laura Elmendorf , and Maddy Rodemeier (co-advised with Andrew Buller), with multiple Outstanding TA Awards to lab members.