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Daniel J Eckمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Sports Analytics
• Evolutionary Biology
• Biostatistics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Daniel J Eck is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Statistics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign within the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. His research focuses on statistical methodology development driven by collaborations in diverse fields such as sports analytics, evolutionary biology, economics, and biostatistics. He holds a PhD in Statistics from the University of Minnesota (2017) and a BS in Mathematics from Southern Illinois University Carbondale (2009). Education: PhD in Statistics, University of Minnesota, 2017 BS in Mathematics, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 2009 His research interests emphasize methodological innovation in areas like envelope models, variance reduction techniques, and applications in sports and ecology. Recent work explores fire effects on plant fitness, soybean genomics, and infectious disease intervention design. He actively collaborates with researchers across disciplines and mentors graduate students in statistical methods. Eck teaches courses such as Baseball Analytics and Advanced Regression Analysis. Research Trends: His articles span statistical theory (e.g., envelope estimation), applied ecology (fire-pollination interactions), and sports analytics (player performance comparisons). He balances foundational methodology with practical applications in diverse domains. Advising & Grants: Eck advises graduate students on projects in evolutionary biology and economics. While specific grant details are not provided, his research reflects active engagement with funded collaborative projects. He maintains affiliations with the Department of Statistics and has ties to computational biology and public health initiatives. Labs/Teams: While no specific lab is mentioned, his work aligns with interdisciplinary teams at UIUC and Yale School of Public Health (prior postdoctoral affiliation).

• Mathematical oncology
• Cancer evolution
• Multiscale modeling
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Dr. Kathleen Curtius is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of California San Diego (UCSD), affiliated with the Division of Biomedical Informatics and the UCSD Moores Cancer Center. She leads the Quantitative Cancer Control laboratory, focusing on early cancer detection and prevention through mathematical modeling and multi-scale data analysis. Previously, she held a Medical Research Council Rutherford Fellowship at Barts Cancer Institute (London) and completed postdoctoral training in Prof. Trevor Graham's lab. Her research integrates applied mathematics, computational biology, and clinical oncology to address cancer evolution and screening strategies. Education: PhD in Applied Mathematics, University of Washington (2015) MS in Applied Mathematics, University of Washington (2011) BS in Mathematics, UCLA (2010) Research Interests: Mathematical oncology Cancer evolution modeling Epigenetic drift analysis Screening optimization Multiscale tumor dynamics Her work bridges disciplines to develop predictive tools for early cancer detection and personalized surveillance strategies. Publications: Recent work includes studies on metagenomic data bias (Nature Communications 2025), AI-driven cancer biomarker discovery (JCI Insight 2022), and computational models of Barrett's esophagus progression (Gut 2020). Her research emphasizes translational applications in clinical oncology and public health. Awards: Recognized with the 2024 Leah Edelstein-Keshet Prize, 2022 AGA Research Scholar Award, and 2018 MRC Rutherford Fellowship. Her work has been cited over 1,000 times across key oncology journals. Funding: Principal Investigator on NIH grants (R01CA270235, I01BX005958) supporting projects on Barrett's esophagus modeling and colitis-associated colorectal cancer surveillance optimization. Collaborates with clinicians, geneticists, and computational biologists to advance cancer control efforts. Labs/Teams: Leads the Quantitative Cancer Control Lab at UCSD, part of the Bioinformatics and Systems Biology division. Active in interdisciplinary initiatives like the Moores Cancer Center's Cancer Control Program.

• Environmental Microbiology
• Wastewater-Based Epidemiology
• Antimicrobial Resistance
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Jennifer Weidhaas is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Utah since 2016. She holds a PhD and MS in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of California-Davis, and a BS in Civil Engineering from Montana State University. A registered Professional Engineer, her research spans environmental microbiology, wastewater epidemiology, and sustainable water treatment technologies. Education: BS, Civil Engineering, Montana State University (1999) MS, Civil and Environmental Engineering, UC Davis (2002) PhD, Civil and Environmental Engineering, UC Davis (2006) Her research focuses on environmental microbiology , quantitative microbial risk assessment , and water treatment innovations , particularly for munition compounds and PFAS. She leads the E-Sure Research Lab, integrating biotechnology with civil engineering to address challenges in wastewater reuse, biosolid application, and contaminant fate. Her work on ion exchange systems and nanofiltration models has advanced sustainable treatment train design. Key findings from her publications include: Optimized ion exchange systems for NTO removal with 99% efficiency NSF CAREER-funded wastewater surveillance models for pathogen tracking Life cycle assessments showing 22% lower environmental impact with IX-AGR-ozone configurations Development of microbial degradation pathways for insensitive munition compounds Scientific recognition includes: Outstanding Mentor (2018, University of Utah) Multiple Teaching Excellence Awards (2015-2017) Best Paper Award (ASEE, 2017) NSF CAREER Award (2016) She actively engages in community outreach, training 80 K-12 teachers in engineering and organizing water quality testing events for Salt Lake City households. Her teaching portfolio includes graduate thesis supervision and undergraduate courses like Life Sciences in Engineering .

Joseph N.S. Eisenbergمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Infectious disease epidemiology
• Waterborne pathogens
• Vector-borne diseases
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Joseph N.S. Eisenberg, PhD, MPH is Professor of Epidemiology and Professor of Global Public Health at the University of Michigan School of Public Health . A leading infectious-disease epidemiologist, Eisenberg integrates theoretical transmission modelling with large-scale field studies to understand how environmental and social determinants drive water- and vector-borne disease dynamics across the globe. Education PhD, University of California, Berkeley/San Francisco, 1992 MPH, University of California, Berkeley, 1991 BS, University of California, Berkeley, 1982 Research Focus Eisenberg’s work centres on infectious disease epidemiology , particularly the environmental determinants of waterborne and vector-borne pathogens. His group develops dynamic transmission models that move microbial risk assessment from static individual-based calculations to population-based frameworks capable of capturing feedbacks between human behaviour, climate, infrastructure and pathogen spread. Empirical validation of these models occurs through multi-country collaborations in Ecuador (birth cohort, dengue mapping, zoonotic E. coli), Mexico (waste-water irrigation), Israel (poliovirus environmental surveillance), Ethiopia (urban water-system risk) and Kenya (WASH impacts). Recent Publication Trends Over 2024–2025 Eisenberg has published extensively on dengue and Zika transmission in Ecuador, WASH intervention modelling , antimicrobial resistance in enteric E. coli , and COVID-19 epidemiology . These works combine high-resolution field data (human landing catches, multiplex PCR diagnostics, eye-tracking neurodevelopment assessments) with advanced computational approaches (agent-based models, Bayesian spatial risk mapping, mechanistic QMRA), underscoring a commitment to methodological innovation grounded in real-world public-health problems. Scientific Awards & Recognition While no specific prizes are enumerated in the supplied text, Eisenberg’s sustained funding from the CDC (recent $17.5 M award establishing the Michigan Integrated Center for Outbreak Analytics and Modeling – MICOM) and repeated publication in PNAS , American Journal of Epidemiology and other high-impact journals attest to significant peer recognition. Advising & Grants Eisenberg mentors graduate students and post-doctoral researchers across epidemiology, biostatistics and global health. Active funding includes: CDC / MICOM – Michigan Integrated Center for Outbreak Analytics and Modeling (Principal Investigator) National Institutes of Health – Environmental influences on child diarrheal disease and the microbiome (Co-Investigator) NSF – Coupled natural-human systems: road development and infectious disease in Ecuador (Principal Investigator) Laboratories & Teams Eisenberg directs the EcoDess: Environmental Change and Diarrheal Disease in Ecuador research platform, coordinating interdisciplinary teams in Ann Arbor and field stations in Esmeraldas and Quito provinces. He is affiliated with the University of Michigan Center for Global Health Equity and the Global Public Health IDEAS initiative , fostering cross-campus collaborations in modelling, microbiology and social epidemiology.

• Resource Recovery
• Waste Management
• Environmental Sustainability
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Pedro Brancoli is a Senior Lecturer at the Swedish Centre for Resource Recovery within the University of Borås' Faculty of Textiles, Engineering and Business. His research focuses on environmental aspects of resource recovery, waste management, and food waste reduction, particularly in supermarket and bakery contexts. He collaborates with doctoral students Zisen Liu and Samira Syed, and his work emphasizes quantitative methods like material flow analysis and life cycle assessment. Research Interests: Environmental sustainability through waste valorization Automated food waste quantification systems Climate impact of food production and distribution Key Outputs: Recent publications include studies on household food waste patterns, bakery surplus reduction, and carbon footprint analysis of street market waste in Brazil. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in circular economy models. Grants & Awards: No specific awards listed, but research is supported by grants like the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (2022–00077). Labs/Teams: Active within the Swedish Centre for Resource Recovery, focusing on cross-disciplinary solutions for sustainable resource management.

• Structural Geology
• Sedimentology
• Tectonics
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Giuseppe Palladino is an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Aberdeen's School of Geosciences. His research focuses on structural geology, sedimentology, and tectonics with particular emphasis on sandstone intrusions, landslide dynamics, and carbonate reservoir characterization. He has conducted extensive fieldwork in Southern Italy, California, and the Apennine regions, contributing to understanding hydrocarbon reservoir connectivity, tectonic deformation processes, and geohazard mitigation strategies. Key research areas include: Structural controls on sedimentary basin evolution Diagenetic processes in fault-related sandstone intrusions Landslide monitoring using InSAR and geophysical techniques Geoheritage preservation in Mediterranean mountain regions His recent work (2020-2025) emphasizes: UKCS hydrocarbon reservoir modeling using sand injectite analysis Tectonic reconstruction of Southern Apennines thrust belts Biomineralization in Triassic carbonates as paleoenvironmental indicators Publications (2017-2025) demonstrate interdisciplinary approaches integrating field geology, remote sensing, and quantitative petrographic analysis to address applied geological challenges in energy exploration and environmental management.

Michael Fergusonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biochemistry
• Glycobiology
• Mass Spectrometry
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Sir Michael Ferguson is the Regius Professor of Life Sciences at the University of Dundee and an Interim Dean of the School of Life Sciences. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS), Royal Society of Edinburgh (FRSE), Academy of Medical Sciences (FMedSci), and Royal Society of Biology (FRSB). Education : BSc in Biochemistry, University of Manchester (1976-1979) PhD in Biochemistry, University of London (1979-1982) His research focuses on the biochemistry of protozoan parasites causing tropical diseases such as human African Sleeping Sickness, Chagas' disease, and leishmaniasis. He emphasizes the Biology/Chemistry interface and translational research, co-founding the Drug Discovery Unit and directing the Dundee Proteomics Facility . His work on glycosylphosphatidylinositol (GPI) membrane anchors has transformed understanding of eukaryotic biology. Recent publications highlight advancements in antimicrobial resistance , serology standards for SARS-CoV-2 , and mechanochemical drug formulation . He contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals in Health and Life Sciences . Scientific Awards : Royal Society Leeuwenhoek Medal (2025) Biochemical Society Morton Lecture (2024) Knight Bachelor (2019) Colworth Medal (1991) Howard Hughes International Scholar (1993) He serves on the boards of UK Biobank , Medicines Discovery Catapult , and chairs PhaSER Bio . During the pandemic, he advised the UK government on antibody testing and national core studies.

Jennifer Fieldمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Chemistry
• Toxicology
• Analytical Chemistry
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jennifer Field is a Professor in the Environmental and Molecular Toxicology Department at Oregon State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences. Her research focuses on the development and application of quantitative analytical methods for organic micropollutants and their transformation products in natural/engineered systems, with pioneering work on PFAS occurrence and behavior. She has served as Executive and Associate Editor for Environmental Science & Technology (2008–2023). Her work addresses PFAS in groundwater, wastewater, landfills, and specialized materials. Notable contributions include PFAS fingerprinting, landfill gas characterization, and biomimetic chromatography for bioaccumulation assessment. Education: Ph.D. in Geochemistry from Colorado School of Mines. Current projects involve forensic source allocation of PFAS, PFAS behavior in engineered systems, and thermal degradation studies. Awards include the 2023 Agilent Thought Leader Award for PFAS research. Collaborations with Drs. Patrick Reardon and Gerrad Jones leverage advanced statistical and analytical methods. Research interests span PFAS toxicity, environmental fate, and remediation. Her lab employs LC/GC-HRMS and NMR for PFAS analysis. Key grants include multiple SERDP projects (e.g., ER-4250, ER-1375) addressing PFAS behavior, forensics, and mitigation strategies. Publications emphasize PFAS in environmental matrices, ecotoxicity, and analytical method development. The lab’s recent work highlights PFAS enrichment in surface microlayers, vapor-phase emissions from materials, and developmental toxicity in zebrafish.

Tine Haldمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Foodborne Disease Epidemiology
• Risk Modelling
• Zoonoses
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Tine Hald is a Professor at the National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), where she leads the Research Group for Risk Benefit. Her work focuses on foodborne disease epidemiology, risk modeling, and the control of zoonotic pathogens (e.g., Salmonella, Campylobacter) with emphasis on antimicrobial resistance. She serves on expert panels for EFSA and WHO, and co-directs the One Health International Summer School. Education: PhD in Veterinary Epidemiology, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University (2001) DVM, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University (1994) Business Administration (HD), HHC Business School Centre (1996) Research: Her group develops quantitative risk assessments (QMRA), source attribution models, and surveillance frameworks for foodborne pathogens. Key areas include antimicrobial resistance dynamics, spatial-temporal analysis of outbreaks, and policy advice for global food safety authorities. Publications: Recent work (2025) emphasizes source attribution modeling, multi-country pathogen transmission studies, and systematic reviews of antimicrobial resistance. Research consistently integrates genomics, epidemiology, and One Health approaches. Projects & Supervision: She manages the Danish Salmonella Source Account and the Global Decision Support Initiative (GDSI), and supervises PhD students in projects on foodborne pathogen genomics and antimicrobial resistance mitigation.

Abani Pradhanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Food Safety
• Quantitative Microbial Risk Assessment
• Predictive Microbiology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Abani Pradhan is a Professor and Director of the Graduate Program in Nutrition and Food Science at the University of Maryland's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. He leads the Center for Food Safety and Security Systems and advises student organizations like the Food Science Club and the Graduate Student Organization. His expertise spans food safety, microbial risk assessment, and AI-driven analytics. Educated at institutions including Cornell University and Indian Institute of Technology, he holds a Ph.D. in Agricultural and Food Engineering. Research focuses on foodborne pathogens (e.g., Listeria, Salmonella), predictive microbiology, and integrating genomics with risk assessment. He teaches courses like Food Safety Risk Assessment and Food Quality Control. Recognized with over 30 awards, including the Dean Gordon Cairns Award and Chauncey Starr Award, he also serves on national advisory committees and professional societies like the Society for Risk Analysis. His interdisciplinary work addresses global food safety challenges through machine learning and systems modeling.

Shana Sturlaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Toxicology
• Molecular Toxicology
• Environmental Toxicology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Shana Sturla is a Full Professor at the Department of Health Sciences and Technology (D-HEST) at ETH Zurich. Her research focuses on understanding human toxicity through the lens of chemical structure-reactivity relationships, with a particular emphasis on dietary chemicals and nucleic acid interactions. Her work bridges toxicology, biochemistry, and molecular biology, aiming to elucidate mechanisms linking chemical exposure to cancer initiation and treatment. Research interests include Mechanisms of mutagenesis via DNA-damaging agents Biomarkers for precision cancer therapy Safety assessment of nanomaterials Gut microbiota-mediated chemical toxicity Systems toxicology approaches for exposure modeling Recent studies highlight her lab's work on DNA repair pathways (e.g., MGMT protein function), microbiome-driven metabolism of dietary carcinogens, and PBK modeling to predict internal exposure. Her interdisciplinary approach combines synthetic chemistry, bioanalytical techniques, and computational modeling to address translational toxicology challenges. Key methodologies include Genome-wide DNA damage mapping In vitro-to-in vivo extrapolation High-content imaging for toxicity assessment Physiologically based kinetic modeling No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided text, but her extensive publication record reflects significant contributions to toxicology and cancer biology.

Stephen Brownمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Environmental Chemistry
• Analytical Chemistry
• Environmental Monitoring
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Stephen Brown is an Associate Professor at Queen’s University, jointly affiliated with the School of Environmental Studies and the Department of Chemistry. His expertise lies in developing innovative environmental analysis methods, particularly for detecting small organic contaminants in aqueous samples. He specializes in optical sensor technology and enzyme-based assays, focusing on sensitivity and selectivity in environmental monitoring. His research integrates instrument design, biochemical detection methods, and field applications to address real-world environmental challenges. Dr. Brown holds a B.Sc. (1985) from Dalhousie University, an M.Sc. (1988) and Ph.D. (1992) from the University of Toronto. His work emphasizes practical solutions for water quality assessment, including wastewater surveillance, microbial source tracking, and oil toxicity evaluation. Recent projects include analyzing groundwater contamination patterns, SARS-CoV-2 monitoring in wastewater, and risk assessments for private well users. His research trends reflect a focus on interdisciplinary approaches, combining big data analytics, machine learning, and environmental chemistry. Key themes include improving detection accuracy in dynamic systems, understanding microbial interactions in contaminated environments, and advancing sensor technology for field deployment. He also explores public health dimensions, such as consumer risk perception and behavioral responses to water quality issues. Dr. Brown’s contributions span academic publications, patents (e.g., on switchable ionic strength water and optical sensors), and collaborations with environmental agencies. His lab in Chernoff Hall develops cutting-edge tools for environmental analysis, including enzyme immobilization techniques and fiber-optic sensor systems. His work addresses critical challenges in environmental health and sustainability, with implications for policy and community resilience.

Laura Kwongمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Environmental Health
• Environmental Justice
• Global Health Equity
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Laura Kwong is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Environmental Health Sciences at the UC Berkeley School of Public Health, specializing in environmental justice and global health equity. Her work focuses on designing and evaluating engineering interventions to address health disparities in low-income countries, particularly regarding child/maternal health, air pollution, and infectious diseases. She employs community-based participatory research methods in Bangladesh, Uganda, Indonesia, China, and other regions. Dr. Kwong holds a PhD in Civil & Environmental Engineering from Stanford University, with prior experience as an ORISE Fellow at the U.S. EPA. Her interdisciplinary research integrates qualitative and quantitative methods, including randomized-controlled trials and sensor-based assessments. Key areas include household-level interventions to reduce environmental contamination, fecal exposure mitigation, and climate-resilient sanitation solutions. Her recent publications highlight community-driven solutions for energy access, fecal pathogen transmission pathways, and the impact of weather extremes on health. She leads the Global Environmental Health Equity Lab, emphasizing human-centered design in public health infrastructure. Dr. Kwong’s work bridges engineering and public health to advance equity in resource-poor settings, with a focus on interventions that address both health and environmental sustainability.

• Ecohydrology
• Water Quality Management
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Pouyan Nejadhashemi is an MSU Research Foundation Professor in the Departments of Plant, Soil and Microbial Sciences and Biosystems & Agricultural Engineering at Michigan State University. He serves as Director of the MSU Institute of Water Research and the Center for Intelligent Water Resources Engineering. His expertise spans ecohydrology, climate change adaptation, environmental impact assessment, and decision support systems for ecosystem sustainability. He holds a Ph.D. in Biological Resources Engineering from the University of Maryland. Dr. Nejadhashemi's research focuses on water quality modeling, non-point source pollution prevention, and integrating machine learning with hydrological systems. Key areas include irrigation optimization, PFAS contamination monitoring, and watershed management. He teaches courses on water resources systems analysis and ecohydrology. Awards: MSU Research Foundation Professor Title Grants: FAA grant for PFAS remediation, grants for developing agricultural innovations in Senegal and Bangladesh Labs/Teams: MSU Institute of Water Research, Center for Intelligent Water Resources Engineering His work bridges computational methods with environmental challenges, addressing global water security, food systems, and sustainable resource management. Recent projects include modeling water quality in the Chesapeake Bay and developing AI tools for agricultural extension platforms.

• Biofilms
• Environmental microbiology
• One water system analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nicholas Ashbolt is an Adjunct Professor at the Faculty of Science and Engineering, Southern Cross University. He previously served as Executive Dean of the same faculty until September 2023. His expertise lies in environmental microbiology, focusing on biofilms, waterborne pathogens, and quantitative microbial risk assessment (QMRA). Education: Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Honors) PhD Research Interests: Role of free-living amoebae in pathogen persistence Respiratory virus transmission mechanisms Waterborne disease dynamics Quantitative microbial risk assessment models Environmental pathogen reservoirs Disinfection process efficacy Scientific Trends: His recent publications emphasize amoebae as environmental hosts for respiratory viruses like SARS-CoV-2 and reoviruses, demonstrating how these protozoa enhance viral persistence and resist disinfection. His work also explores Legionella proliferation in water systems through amoebal predation dynamics. Scientific Awards: Alberta Innovates Translational Health Chair in Waterborne Disease Academic Affiliations: Current: Southern Cross University (Adjunct Professor) Former: University of Alberta (Professor, School of Public Health) Former: University of New South Wales (Head of School, Civil and Environmental Engineering) Former: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency