جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Astronomical sciences
• Space sciences
• Particle and high energy physics
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Dr. Jonah Gannon is a Director's Astrophysics Research Fellow at the School of Science, Computing and Emerging Technologies, Swinburne University of Technology. His research focuses on ultra-diffuse galaxies (UDGs), globular cluster (GC) systems, and dark matter dynamics. He has authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications, with recent work exploring DM-deficient dwarf galaxies and the kinematic properties of GC-rich UDGs. Dr. Gannon has been actively involved in professional committees including the Swinburne Keck Time Allocation Committee and the Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing Equity and Diversity Committee. He is a recipient of the Early Career Visiting Research Fellowship and The Betty Bennett Award for Academic Excellence. He remains available to supervise Doctorate (PhD) students in astro-physical fields. His research employs advanced observational techniques using facilities like the Keck Cosmic Web Imager and Hubble Space Telescope, focusing on topics such as GC system richness correlations, failed galaxy formation scenarios, and the dynamics of UDGs in galaxy clusters.

Teresa Thielمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biofuels
• Nitrogen Fixation
• Cyanobacteria
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Teresa Thiel is a Professor of Biology and Dean of the Graduate School at the University of Missouri-Saint Louis (UMSL). Previously, she served as interim dean and senior associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Her academic journey includes a PhD in microbiology from Case Western Reserve University and postdoctoral research at Michigan State University's Plant Research Laboratory. She actively teaches undergraduate and graduate courses and contributes to the Biochemistry and Biotechnology Program. Education: PhD in Microbiology Dr. Thiel's research focuses on cyanobacterial genetics, nitrogen fixation, and molecular biology. Her work explores gene regulation in nitrogenase clusters, heterocyst development, and proto-circadian mechanisms in bacteria. She has published extensively on cyanobacterial systems, including gene expression localization and dual nitrogenase systems. Her recent publications highlight trends in microbial genetics, with emphasis on cyanobacteria's nitrogenase systems, regulatory promoters, and evolutionary timekeeping mechanisms. She maintains an externally funded research program integrating undergraduate and graduate students. Dr. Thiel has served on university and UM system committees such as the Faculty Senate, Research Board, and Post-tenure Review Committee. She played a key role in establishing the Math Technology Learning Center and mentors students in molecular biology research.

• Native American languages
• Indigenous languages of Mexico
• Uto-Aztecan languages
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Magnus Pharao Hansen is Associate Professor in the Department of Cross-Cultural and Regional Studies at the University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Humanities. His core expertise lies in the indigenous languages of Mexico, with particular focus on Nahuatl, Otomi, Huichol and Cora within the Uto-Aztecan and Otomanguean families. Education PhD in Anthropology, Brown University, USA — Dissertation: Nahuatl Nation: Language Revitalization and Indigenous Resurgence in 21st Century Mexico (29 May 2016) Research foci & methodologies Hansen pursues three integrated strands of inquiry: Language policy & revitalization: ethnographic and ethnohistorical analyses of how Mexican indigenous political conditions shape minority-language revival, culminating in the 2024 Oxford University Press monograph Nahuatl Nation . Deep-time language history: combining historical linguistics, archaeology and digital lexicography to trace the spread and interaction of Mesoamerican language families before and after European colonization, led by the ERC Starting Grant project SUAHIST . Language and landscape: investigating how spatial grammar and toponymy encode landscape perception across Nahuatl varieties, supported by a Sapere Aude Research Leader grant from the Danish Council for Independent Research (DFF). Recent publication trends Across 30 peer-reviewed works (2010-2025), Hansen’s output clusters in four domains: (i) phonological reconstruction and accent shift in Southern Uto-Aztecan, (ii) historical sociolinguistics of Nahuatl in colonial and revolutionary Mexico, (iii) spatial deixis and environmental adaptation, and (iv) digital lexicography and open-access resources for Cora and Huichol. Grants & recognitions ERC Starting Grant SUAHIST: Exploring the Deep History of Southern Uto-Aztecan Languages and Peoples Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship Sapere Aude Research Leader grant (DFF) Outreach & impact Hansen is frequently interviewed by Danish and international media on topics ranging from Mexican indigenous politics to Wikipedia’s representation of Native Americans (9 press contributions, 2024-2017). He has delivered over 26 invited lectures and conference presentations, and serves as peer reviewer for leading journals in linguistics and anthropology.

• American literature
• 19th-century women writers
• race/class/gender construction
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Audrey Fogels is an Associate Professor at Paris 8 University, specializing in American literature with a focus on 19th-century women writers. As a member of the TransCrit research group (EA:1569), she explores intersections of class, race, and gender in literary-political discourse. Education: PhD (1997) from Paris IV-Sorbonne; English Aggregation (1993); BA (1991) from Brown University Her research examines how intimacy and relationality in works by Emily Dickinson, Elizabeth B. Stoddard, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Mary Wilkins Freeman reveal unstable American subjectivities shaped by sociopolitical tensions. She analyzes proto-modernist techniques that disrupt genre boundaries to expose hybrid national identities. Recent publications investigate themes of cultural dislocation (Jewett's The Foreigner), haunted domestic spaces (Freeman's Gothic fiction), and middle-class ritual critique through periodical analysis. Articles are clustered around 19th-century American identity formation and feminist reinterpretations of canonical texts. Administrative roles include Director of UFR LLCE-LEA (since 2017), co-founder of the MC2L master's program , and leadership in academic governance bodies since 2002. She teaches courses ranging from introductory literature to advanced studies in American Realisms and Gothic fiction.

Massimo Gaspariمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Astrophysics
• Computational Astrophysics
• Galaxy Formation and Evolution
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Massimo Gaspari is a Full Professor at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia , affiliated with the Department of Physical, Computer and Mathematical Sciences. He is an astrophysicist specializing in theoretical and computational astrophysics , with a focus on galaxy formation and evolution, supermassive black hole feedback, and multi-phase gas dynamics in galaxy clusters. His work bridges high-resolution 3D MHD simulations with multiwavelength observations (X-ray, optical/IR, radio) to study AGN feedback mechanisms and intracluster medium properties. Research Interests: Theoretical & Numerical Astrophysics Active Galactic Nuclei (AGN) Feedback Multiphase Gas Dynamics Galaxy Cluster Thermodynamics Magnetohydrodynamic Simulations Observational Data Comparison Technical Expertise: FLASH Code Development Adaptive Mesh Refinement High-Performance Computing Markov Chain Monte Carlo Analysis Gaspari's 158 publications with 8000+ citations and $7 million in funding highlight his impact in quantifying turbulence, shocks, and non-thermal pressure support in galaxy clusters. His CHEX-MATE project collaborations (2024-2025) demonstrate expertise in combining X-ray, Sunyaev-Zel'dovich, and weak lensing data for triaxial cluster analysis. Current research trends include: Jet-driven shocks and cavity dynamics in cooling flow clusters Self-regulated AGN feedback cycles in triple-offset systems Multi-scale disk wind analysis in radio-quiet/radio-loud AGN Deep learning techniques for 3D thermodynamic profile reconstruction Cool core disruption mechanisms via strong radio AGN activity Proto-ICM analysis in high-redshift protoclusters He maintains active collaborations with institutions like Princeton University and INAF , with observational programs across XMM-Newton , Chandra , and ALMA . Contact: massimo.gaspari@unimore.it (primary), mgaspari@astro.princeton.edu (secondary).

• Galactic Astronomy
• Local Group Galaxies
• Near Field Cosmology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Alis Deason is a Professor of Research in the Department of Physics and the Institute for Computational Cosmology at Durham University's Faculty of Science. Her work focuses on galactic structure and evolution, utilizing data from major observational facilities including Gaia, Hubble Space Telescope, and JWST. PhD in Astrophysics from University of Cambridge Postdoctoral research at University of California, Santa Cruz Former Royal Society University Research Fellow (RS URF) Her research centers on Galactic Archaeology , where she analyzes stellar populations to reconstruct the Milky Way's assembly history. Key interests include stellar halo kinematics , dark matter halo properties , and Local Group galaxy evolution . She leads significant contributions to surveys like HALO7D and WEAVE, developing techniques to map galactic substructures through phase-space analysis and chemical tagging. Recent publications reveal trends toward multi-messenger galactic studies , combining spectroscopic, astrometric, and photometric data to constrain merger histories. Her work on the Milky Way-Andromeda collision uncertainty (2025) and JWST-detected accretion shelves demonstrates innovative approaches to near-field cosmology. Principal investigator for Durham's role in DESI Milky Way Survey Co-investigator for Hubble Space Telescope Survey of M31 Satellites Key contributor to E-MOSAICS simulation project Professor Deason actively mentors graduate students and collaborates internationally, with significant partnerships at institutions including Max Planck Institute for Astronomy and University of Washington. Her research group develops computational frameworks to interpret stellar streams and halo substructures, advancing our understanding of galaxy formation in the ΛCDM paradigm.

Stephane Wernerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Galaxy Formation and Evolution
• Galaxy Clusters
• Proto-clusters
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Stephane Werner is a postdoctoral researcher at the Centre for Extragalactic Astronomy and the Institute for Computational Cosmology, Durham University, specializing in galaxy formation and evolution with emphasis on high-redshift galaxy clusters and proto-clusters. His research explores the formation mechanisms of galaxy clusters through observational studies of intracluster light in z~2 proto-clusters and environmental effects on galaxy quenching, utilizing photometric surveys like S-PLUS and upcoming JWST data from the SLICE Survey. Recent publications demonstrate expertise in wavelet-based photometric redshift analysis (PzWav) and reveal critical insights about quenching mechanisms occurring primarily in cluster infall regions rather than satellite-dominated environments at z~1. Werner actively contributes to the astronomical community as organizer of the National Astronomy Meeting sessions, invited speaker at leading institutions including Harvard and Princeton, and participant in Royal Society outreach initiatives through the Centre for Extragalactic Astronomy and Institute for Computational Cosmology.

• Extragalactic Astronomy
• Cosmology
• Galaxy Evolution
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ann Zabludoff is a Professor in the Department of Astronomy and an Astronomer at Steward Observatory, University of Arizona. With a Ph.D. from Harvard University (1993), she has held prestigious fellowships including Guggenheim (2013) and Hubble (1996-99). Her research spans extragalactic astronomy and cosmology, focusing on galaxy formation, dark matter, gravitational lensing, and transient phenomena through large observational datasets and cosmological simulations. Educated at MIT (S.B. Physics & Mathematics) and Harvard (Ph.D. Astronomy) Co-leader of UA’s Theoretical Astrophysics Program Computation and Data Initiative U.S. Participating Scientist on the ULTRASAT mission Former Graduate Program Director (2005-2013) mentoring 40-50 PhD students Her current research emphasizes: Machine learning classification of astrophysical transients Collaborations with amateur astronomers for gravitational wave counterpart detection Lyman-alpha emitting galaxies in early universe structure formation Baryon budget across galaxy environments Galaxy transformation through post-starburst phases Recent publications highlight: Lyman-alpha galaxy clustering analysis Intermediate-mass black hole X-ray quasi-periodic eruptions Repeating tidal disruption events Host galaxy properties of supernovae Multi-wavelength studies of post-starburst galaxies Optical/X-ray transient correlations Scientific honors include: Guggenheim Fellowship (2013) Caroline Herschel Distinguished Visitor (2011-2013) TEDxTucson speaker (2012) Hubble Fellow (1996-99) Carnegie Fellow (1993-96) Her research group includes graduate and undergraduate advisees working on: Tidal disruption event modeling Transient host galaxy analysis Lyman-alpha nebulae polarization Machine learning applications Galaxy evolution sequences Post-starburst galaxy gas flows

• Transcriptomics
• Epigenomics
• Bioinformatics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Claire Wilson is a Lecturer in Pharmacology at the University of Chester's Faculty of Health, Medicine and Society. Her research integrates transcriptomic and epigenomic approaches with bioinformatics tools, focusing on DNA methylation, long non-coding RNAs, and calcium signaling in cardiovascular and cancer contexts. She collaborates with the University of Liverpool and University of Birmingham on oncogene-induced replication stress, and maintains cardiovascular partnerships with the University of Manchester. PhD in Molecular Biology (University of Manchester, 2014-2017) MRes in Molecular Biology (University of Manchester, 2013-2014) BSc in Biological Sciences (University of Liverpool, 2010-2013) Her research portfolio spans two major domains: cardiovascular epigenetics (investigating AV/Sinus node dysfunction through proteomic/transcriptomic analysis) and cancer epigenetics (exploring lncRNA regulation of DNA methylation and the 8q24.21 cancer locus). Recent publications demonstrate expertise in bioinformatics integration , mouse modeling , and calcium homeostasis mechanisms. Articles cluster around: Calcium handling in cardiac arrhythmias (PMCA1, HCN channels) Epigenetic regulation of cancer (lncRNAs, DNA methylation) Inflammatory pathways in heart failure ERM phosphorylation and vascular calcification Replication stress in oncology Translational cardiovascular pharmacology

• Astrophysics
• Cosmology
• Computational Astrophysics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Alfonso Veropalumbo is a Contract Professor at the University of Genoa's Department of Physics. His research focuses on computational astrophysics, cosmology, and dark matter models, particularly leveraging the Euclid space mission's survey data. He has contributed to studies on proto-clusters, neutrino parameters, and extragalactic phenomena. Recent publications (2025) highlight collaborations on Euclid's preparatory analyses, addressing topics like dark matter models and galaxy clustering. Teaching includes the master's-level course 'Astrofisica e Cosmologia Computazionale' in the Physics program. No scientific awards or student advisement details are noted in the provided information.

• Theoretical Astrophysics
• Cosmology
• Gravitational Lensing
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Anson D'Aloisio is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of California, Riverside (UCR). His research focuses on theoretical astrophysics and cosmology, with emphases on cosmological structure formation, gravitational lensing, galaxy clusters, and the epoch of reionization. He holds a B.S. in Physics (minor in Math) from UCR (2005) and a Ph.D. in Physics from Yale University (2011), where his dissertation explored cosmological structures and gravitational lensing under advisor Priya Natarajan. His career includes postdoctoral positions at the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Washington. His work investigates dark energy constraints via cluster lensing, non-Gaussian primordial density fluctuations, and the statistical properties of high-redshift voids. He also explores 'dark lenses'—weak lensing signals without detectable optical/X-ray counterparts—and their potential origins in unvirialized proto-clusters. No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided text. His research integrates numerical simulations and semi-analytic models to address observational challenges in cosmology. He is affiliated with UCR’s Physics & Astronomy Department and collaborates on projects like the Splotch visualization code.

• Evolutionary Genomics
• Fungal Development
• Gene Expression Analysis
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Wan Zheng is a Research Fellow in the Department of Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry at Yale University. Their research focuses on evolutionary genomics, fungal development, and gene expression dynamics. Key areas of investigation include lineage-specific gene evolution in Neurospora species, transcriptional regulation during fungal development, and evolutionary mechanisms underlying viral zoonotic transmission. Recent work has explored the genomic basis of immunity against SARS-CoV-2 and the functional roles of orphan genes in speciation. Publications highlight contributions to understanding fungal sexual development, secondary metabolism gene clusters, and the application of big data approaches in evolutionary biology. Zheng’s work integrates comparative genomics, transcriptomics, and systems biology to elucidate gene networks underlying complex biological processes. Current projects include analyzing transcriptional divergence in Sordariomycetes and investigating molecular convergence in fungal systems. Advising and grant activities are not explicitly detailed in the provided information. Collaborative efforts likely involve interdisciplinary teams at Yale School of Medicine and other institutions. No specific lab or team affiliations are mentioned in the text.

• Molecular Biology
• Microbiology
• Genetics
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Teresa Thiel and Brenda Pratte are faculty members in the Biology Department at the University of Missouri–St. Louis , focusing on molecular biology and microbial genetics research. Their collaborative work investigates nitrogen fixation mechanisms in cyanobacteria, particularly the regulatory dynamics of nitrogenase gene clusters in Anabaena variabilis . Research interests include: Transcriptional and post-transcriptional control of nitrogenase genes Environmental adaptation in nitrogen-fixing microorganisms Comparative genomics of cyanobacterial systems Proto-circadian timing mechanisms in bacteria Evolutionary implications of gene cluster conservation Recent publications highlight their contributions to understanding differential nitrogenase expression under varying oxygen and nutrient conditions, genome sequencing of nitrogen-fixing strains, and evolutionary insights into bacterial timekeeping. Their work provides foundational knowledge for optimizing nitrogen fixation in agricultural and biotechnological contexts.

• Astrophysics
• Star Formation
• Galaxy Evolution
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Angus Mok is an Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream at OCAD University's Faculty of Arts & Science since 2021. He teaches courses in astronomy, science, and statistics, including SCTM-2003: Astronomy-Scales & Structures, SCTM-2012: The Science of Colour, and SCTM-3001: Statistics. His research focuses on astrophysics, particularly star formation processes in nearby galaxies, combining observational data with theoretical models. Education: PhD in Astrophysics from McMaster University, followed by a postdoctoral position at the University of Toledo. Research interests include galaxy evolution, molecular cloud properties, star cluster demographics, and high-redshift analog studies. He actively contributes to major surveys like PHANGS (Physics at High Angular resolution in Nearby Galaxies), leveraging JWST and ALMA observations. Recent work emphasizes cluster formation efficiency, X-ray binary populations, and post-starburst galaxy dynamics. Publications span 2013–2024, with notable contributions to understanding star formation in mergers, globular cluster systems, and environmental impacts on galaxy evolution. Collaborations include JINGLE (dust/gas studies) and GEEC2 (galaxy group dynamics at z~1).

Konstantin Batyginمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Planetary Astrophysics
• Solar System Formation and Evolution
• Exoplanet Dynamics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Konstantin Batygin is a Professor of Planetary Science at the California Institute of Technology’s Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences. His research focuses on planetary astrophysics, with an emphasis on solar system formation, exoplanet dynamics, and chaos theory. He is renowned for his work on the hypothetical Planet Nine and its influence on trans-Neptunian objects. Research interests include: Formation and evolution of planetary systems Circumplanetary disk dynamics and satellite formation Tidal interactions in exoplanetary systems Chaotic orbital mechanics and resonances Recent work explores tidal heating effects in sub-Neptunes, Jupiter’s inner moons’ migration, and interstellar object capture mechanisms. His team leverages analytical models and numerical simulations to address these topics. Key contributions include proposing Planet Nine’s existence, studying the stability of compact exoplanet systems, and modeling circumplanetary disk evolution. Collaborations span observational and theoretical astrophysics, with a focus on bridging gaps between solar system and extrasolar planet research.