جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Athos Agapiouمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Remote sensing
• Earth observation
• Geoinformatics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Athos Agapiou serves as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Civil Engineering and Geoinformatics, Cyprus University of Technology, where he holds the 'Geoinformatics and Earth Observation' chair. He also serves as Deputy Director of the UNESCO Chair on Digital Cultural Heritage and coordinates the EOCult Laboratory, a specialized research group focused on applying Earth Observation and Geoinformatics for archaeological research and cultural heritage landscapes. His research interests center on developing and applying innovative remote sensing technologies for cultural heritage preservation, addressing challenges posed by environmental and anthropogenic factors. Dr. Agapiou has led numerous high-profile research initiatives at European and national levels, including Horizon Europe and Horizon 2020 projects, as well as programs funded by the Cyprus Research and Innovation Foundation. His publication record demonstrates consistent output in remote sensing applications for archaeology, with particular focus on satellite image fusion, UAV technologies, spatial resolution optimization, and advanced data analysis techniques for archaeological prospection. His work bridges technical remote sensing methodologies with practical archaeological applications. Young Scientist Award from International Society for Digital Earth (2023) Young Researcher Award by Cyprus Research Awards (2018) Top 2% researcher worldwide in field (Stanford studies 2020-2024) Top three global researchers in Geoinformatics for cultural heritage (2024) Dr. Agapiou actively contributes to major research projects and collaborations, with his work influencing both academic research and practical applications in cultural heritage management. His laboratory (EOCult) serves as a hub for interdisciplinary research connecting geospatial technologies with archaeological practice.

Alanson Sampleمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Human Computer Interaction
• Cyber-Physical Systems
• Wireless Technology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Alanson Sample is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Michigan (since 2018), leading the Interactive Sensing and Computing Lab. His research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction, Cyber-Physical Systems, and wireless technology innovations. He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Washington (2011), with prior postdoctoral work there developing implantable medical devices. Before academia, Sample held senior roles at Disney Research (2013-2018) as Executive Lab Director and Principal Research Scientist, leading teams in Robotics, AI, Computer Vision, and HCI. Earlier, he worked at Intel Labs (2008-2013) on energy harvesting for wearables and IoT. Key research themes include wireless power systems, embedded sensing, and privacy-aware technologies. Over 150+ publications span topics like magnetic sensing (MagDesk), acoustic gesture recognition (HandSAW), and privacy-preserving activity tracking (PrivacyMic). His work bridges academic and industry innovation, particularly in scalable interactive systems and medical technology. Notable projects include the Quasistatic Cavity Resonance wireless charging system, RFID-based sensing platforms (WISP), and wearable health monitoring devices. His lab develops hardware-software co-design frameworks for energy-efficient embedded systems. Current research emphasizes medical applications, smart infrastructure, and ubiquitous computing interfaces.

Ben Livnehمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Hydrology
• Climate Change Impact on Water Resources
• Land Surface Modeling
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ben Livneh is an Associate Professor at the University of Colorado Boulder , affiliated with both the Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering Department and the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) . As Director of the Western Water Assessment , he bridges academic research with regional climate resilience initiatives. Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Hydrology), University of Washington (2012) MESc in Civil Engineering, University of Western Ontario (2006) His research explores hydrologic responses to climate and land-cover changes , focusing on snowpack dynamics, wildfire impacts on water quality, sediment transport, and drought predictability. Key projects include simulations of montane snowpack for wolverine habitat preservation and post-fire landslide susceptibility analysis . Recent publications highlight continental-scale hydraulic geometry datasets , climate-energy nexus challenges , and global lake level reconstructions using satellite data. His work has been recognized by the AGU Hydrologic Sciences Early Career Award (2022) and NASA New Investigator Program (2018) . Scientific Awards AGU Hydrologic Sciences Early Career Award (2022) NASA New Investigator Award (2018) Symposium Scholar, DISCCRS VIII (2013) CIRES Visiting Fellowship (2012) Ben leads interdisciplinary collaborations with institutions like the University of Alaska Southeast and NOAA , addressing climate-water-energy-food nexus challenges through advanced modeling and remote sensing techniques.

Michele Zorziمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Wireless Communications
• Networking
• mmWave Communications
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Michele Zorzi is a Professor of Telecommunications at the School of Engineering, University of Padova, Italy, where he has held a faculty position since 2003. He leads the SIGNET (Signal processing and Networking) Research Group, focusing on cutting-edge wireless networking challenges including mmWave communications and underwater networks. His extensive publication record exceeds 600 papers in top-tier journals and conferences, reflecting significant contributions to the field through both theoretical and experimental work. He received his Laurea Degree (1990) and Ph.D. (1994) in Electrical Engineering from the University of Padova. Prior academic appointments include Politecnico di Milano (1993-1996), University of California San Diego (1995-1998), and University of Ferrara (1998-2003), where he progressed from Associate Professor to full Professor. His educational trajectory demonstrates deep roots in Italian academia with international exposure. Professor Zorzi's research spans wireless communications and networking, with current emphases on mmWave networking for vehicular systems, underwater acoustic/optical communications, non-terrestrial networks, and AI-driven networking solutions. His group conducts experimental validations including at-sea trials for underwater systems and testbeds for vehicular networks. Key projects include PRATA for predictive QoS in autonomous driving and IoT-based environmental monitoring of the Venice Lagoon, demonstrating practical applications of theoretical work. Analysis of his 2022-2025 publications reveals strong trends in applying artificial intelligence to networking challenges across diverse environments. There is significant emphasis on vehicular networks (predictive QoS, teleoperated driving), underwater systems (acoustic/optical communications, AUV swarms), and satellite networks (Starlink integration, NTN security). Experimental validation in real-world scenarios like the Venice Lagoon monitoring project and underwater sea trials characterizes his applied research approach. His scientific accolades include: IEEE Fellow (2007) IEEE Communications Society Best Tutorial Paper Award (2008, 2019) Stephen O. Rice Best Paper Award (2018) Multiple best paper awards at IEEE conferences (2005-2020) As principal investigator for numerous European and US research projects plus 20+ industry-funded initiatives, Professor Zorzi has mentored over 35 PhD students and post-docs. Graduates now hold prominent positions at institutions including Stanford, UCSD, CTTC, and Huawei. His SIGNET group maintains active international collaborations and contributes to open-source networking tools via GitHub, demonstrating commitment to community engagement. The SIGNET Research Group, housed within the Department of Information Engineering, operates specialized experimental facilities for mmWave and underwater communications. Current initiatives include AI-based predictive QoS frameworks for vehicular networks, underwater optical communication systems using ultraviolet light, and large-scale IoT deployments for environmental monitoring. The group's GitHub presence indicates strong open-science practices, while recent sea trials confirm hands-on experimental capabilities beyond theoretical work.

• Radar Remote Sensing
• Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)
• Forest Biomass Mapping
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Lars Ulander is a Professor at Chalmers University of Technology specializing in radar remote sensing. His research focuses on synthetic aperture radar (SAR) signal processing, particularly for applications in forest biomass mapping and ground imaging using VHF/UHF-band systems. He is a key proposer for ESA's BIOMASS satellite mission (launching 2025) and leads the BorealScat project, utilizing a 50-meter tower-based tomographic radar to study boreal forest dynamics. His work spans radar system development, SAR tomography techniques, and environmental monitoring of forests and sea surface currents. Current research areas include vegetation water content estimation, bistatic radar configurations, and optimization of SAR data processing algorithms for multi-temporal analysis. Recent publications demonstrate expertise in P-band/L-band SAR for biomass retrieval, passive radar systems, and interferometric techniques. His articles investigate radar backscatter sensitivity to forest structure, moisture parameters, and seasonal changes, while contributing to mission design frameworks like SLAINTE and SESAME.

Paul R Moorcroftمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ecological Dynamics
• Biosphere-Atmosphere Interactions
• Animal Movement Ecology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Paul R Moorcroft is a Professor of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University and an Affiliate in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS). His research focuses on ecological dynamics of terrestrial plant communities, biosphere-atmosphere interactions, and mechanistic models of animal movement. He collaborates with institutions like NASA JPL on projects such as the ECOSTRESS mission, which investigates environmental processes using satellite data. His lab, the Moorcroft Lab, emphasizes fieldwork and interdisciplinary approaches, as seen in recent collaborations in Italy and Southeast Asia. Key research areas include tropical forest ecology, carbon cycling in peatlands, and the application of remote sensing technologies to environmental monitoring. His work bridges theoretical models with empirical data, addressing global challenges like climate change and biodiversity loss. Recent publications highlight contributions to quantifying carbon emissions from peatland drainage and improving satellite-based mapping of forest functional traits. His advising activities include mentoring graduate students like Rhemi Toth. Collaborations with NASA and academic partners underscore his role in advancing Earth systems science through interdisciplinary research.

Kaveh Razaviمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Computer Systems
• Computer Security
• Hardware Security
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Kaveh Razavi is an Assistant Professor at ETH Zurich in the Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, supervising the Computer Security Group. He is also affiliated with the Department of Computer Science. Research focuses on commodity hardware and operating systems security Teaching: Computer Engineering (BSc 2022–2025), Hardware Security (MSc 2016–2025), Advanced Operating Systems (MSc 2016–2019) Research Interests: Razavi's work bridges computer systems and security, emphasizing microarchitectural vulnerabilities, hardware exploitation, and security verification. His group develops tools for analyzing hardware-software interactions and mitigating memory attacks like Rowhammer. Scientific Awards: Distinguished/Best Paper Awards at IEEE S&P, USENIX Security, MICRO Five Pwnies Awards for innovative research Dutch Veni Grant, ERC Starting Grant Jochen Liedtke Young Researcher Award Golden Owl Teaching Award (2022) ETH Medal, Intel Bounty Reward, BlackHat USA Recognition

Robert Huberمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Sustainable Agriculture
• Agricultural Policy
• Ecosystem Services
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Robert Huber serves as a Lecturer at the Department of Environmental Systems Science at ETH Zürich, specializing in Agricultural Economics and Policy. His research focuses on the integration of interdisciplinary knowledge to analyze and evaluate management and policy options that promote sustainable development in the agricultural sector. Institution: ETH Zürich Department: Agricultural Economics and Policy Research Focus: Sustainable Agriculture and Policy Methodologies: Bio-economic and agent-based modeling Dr. Huber's research explores how multifunctional agricultural sectors can provide essential non-market goods and services while maintaining their primary economic function of food production. His work applies bio-economic and agent-based modeling techniques to understand farmers' decision-making processes regarding ecosystem services provision, coupled with economic valuation techniques to analyze societal demand for these services. His research aims to identify effective and efficient policy measures that align supply and demand for ecosystem services at landscape scale. His recent publications demonstrate strong expertise in agricultural policy analysis, climate change mitigation strategies, sustainable farming practices, and innovative modeling approaches. His work spans topics from herbicide-free agriculture using remote sensing technologies to biodiversity enhancement in agricultural landscapes and the cost-effectiveness of different climate change mitigation policies at various scales. Remote sensing applications in sustainable agriculture Behavioral aspects of farmer decision-making Policy evaluation methodologies Climate change adaptation in farming systems Economic valuation of ecosystem services Digitalization impacts on agricultural policy Dr. Huber has published extensively in high-impact journals including Journal of Agricultural Economics, People and Nature, and Q Open. His collaborative research often involves interdisciplinary teams addressing complex agricultural sustainability challenges. His publications demonstrate a consistent focus on practical policy implications derived from rigorous empirical analysis.

• Health economics
• Health policy
• Health services and management
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Professor Shaun Larkin is a part-time academic at the School of Public Health , University of Sydney, specializing in Health Policy and Financing . He is affiliated with the Leeder Centre for Health Policy, Economics and Data and a member of the Charles Perkins Centre . With a career spanning executive roles at HCF and non-executive directorships in health startups, his work bridges academia and industry. Education : Harvard Business School alumnus with a HlthScD, MBA, MHSc, and BHA. His research focuses on health economics , health policy , and health services management , emphasizing: Translational research in healthcare financing Trends in private-public healthcare partnerships Price transparency in private health insurance Leadership in health systems Chronic disease management Quality use of medicines His publications reveal a trajectory from foundational work in: Psychiatric services data standardization (2000) Heart disease and diabetes management (2013-2015) Telehealth interventions (2017-2018) Private sector policy frameworks (2019-2020) Saudi Arabian health reforms (2022-present) Private equity in healthcare (2025) As an advisor, he currently supervises research students on topics including: Quality use of medicines in Saudi Arabia Sustainable financial models for private hospitals Patient-reported outcome measures in Australia He also contributes to the Leeder Centre and engages with global health startups as an investor and advisor.

Sanjay Purushothamمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Machine Learning
• Data Mining
• Optimization Theory
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Sanjay Purushotham is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Systems at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), with a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Southern California (USC) and a postdoctoral background in Computer Science at USC's Integrated Media Systems Center (IMSC). His research focuses on machine learning, data mining, and their applications in biomedical informatics, social network analysis, and multimedia data mining. Key contributions include survival analysis models using pseudo values and federated learning frameworks for healthcare data. He has received awards including the Best Paper Award at SIGSPATIAL 2014 and a Best Poster Runnerup at SCMLS 2016. Education: PhD in Electrical Engineering (USC), Postdoc in Computer Science (USC) His work spans interdisciplinary areas such as domain adaptation for remote sensing, thermal face translation, and interpretable neural networks for medical applications. Recent projects include federated survival analysis models and climate-informatics frameworks for cloud property retrieval. He teaches courses in artificial intelligence, healthcare informatics, and statistical learning at UMBC. Research highlights include developing MedFuseNet for multimodal medical question answering and VDAM for multi-sensor cloud data analysis. His work on fair survival analysis models addresses algorithmic bias in healthcare predictions. Current grants include a NSF CAREER award for trustworthy federated learning in computational healthcare.

Xiaoxiang Zhuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Remote sensing and Earth observation
• Signal processing
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Xiaoxiang Zhu is a Professor for Data Science in Earth Observation at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and serves as the Director of the International AI Future Lab - AI4EO. She is also on the Board of Directors of the Munich Data Science Institute (MDSI) and has held various leadership positions in research institutions including as Spokesperson for Helmholtz AI Research Field "Aeronautics, Space and Transport" (MASTr). Her educational background includes a doctorate (Dr.-Ing.) and habilitation from TUM. She has held positions as Private Dozent at TUM (2013-2015), TUM Junior Fellow (2013-2015), and Research Group Leader for "SparsEO" at Munich Aerospace (2011-2016). Professor Zhu's research focuses on the intersection of remote sensing, artificial intelligence, and data science. Her work primarily addresses global urban mapping, sustainable development goals, and climate change monitoring through Earth observation technologies. She develops advanced signal processing techniques and machine learning algorithms specifically tailored for satellite imagery and geospatial data analysis. Her research has significant applications in urban planning, environmental monitoring, and disaster management. Her team has pioneered approaches that combine synthetic aperture radar (SAR) with deep learning for improved Earth observation capabilities. Professor Zhu has received numerous prestigious awards including being named an IEEE Fellow (2021), receiving the Geodesy Award of the Nico Rüpke Foundation (2020), and being awarded an ERC Proof of Concept Grant (2020, 2022). She is also a Fellow of the Academia Europaea (2024) and AAIA Fellow (2024). Her publication record includes highly cited works such as "Deep Learning in Remote Sensing: A Comprehensive Review and List of Resources" (2017). She leads a substantial research team comprising numerous PhD students and postdoctoral researchers working on various projects including Horizon Europe - ThinkingEarth, EarthCare, and AI4TWINNING. Her research group, the Chair of Data Science in Earth Observation, is actively involved in multiple large-scale European and German research initiatives focused on Earth observation and AI applications.

Clifton R. Haiderمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Biomedical Engineering
• Physiological Monitoring
• Medical Device Design
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Clifton R. Haider, Ph.D., is a Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Mayo Clinic, holding primary appointments as a Consultant in the Department of Physiology & Biomedical Engineering and the Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine. His research focuses on accelerating medical device development through a discovery platform integrating mathematical modeling, algorithmic design, and physiological sensor validation. This platform aims to identify predictive biomarkers for conditions like cardiovascular collapse, sleep disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases. Dr. Haider’s work emphasizes noninvasive, autonomous monitoring and real-time predictive algorithms, with a particular focus on pediatric care. Education: PhD, Physiology & Biomedical Engineering, Mayo Graduate School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine Predoctoral Studies in Biomedical Engineering and Physiology, Mayo Graduate School BSc (Hons), Biomedical Engineering, University of Iowa Research Interests: Dr. Haider’s work bridges engineering and clinical practice, targeting unmet needs in pediatric and adult healthcare. His discovery platform combines statistical modeling, sensor design, and validation to streamline medical device prototyping. Key focus areas include: Accelerated medical device design Quantitative predictive biomarkers Remote pediatric monitoring Real-time algorithm development This platform seeks to predict treatment responses and identify patients requiring advanced care, enhancing clinical decision-making. Awards: Office of Naval Research Young Investigator Program (2014–present) Grants & Labs: His research is supported by interdisciplinary collaborations at Mayo Clinic, leveraging laboratory facilities for sensor validation and algorithm testing. While specific grant details are not listed, his work aligns with Mayo’s emphasis on translational biomedical engineering.

Emily Soمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Disaster Risk Reduction
• Earthquake Engineering
• Urban Resilience
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Emily So serves as Deputy Head of the School of Arts and Humanities at the University of Cambridge and directs the Cambridge University Centre for Risk in the Built Environment (CURBE). A chartered civil engineer with extensive field experience, she holds leadership roles in the Open-Oxford-Cambridge AHRC Doctoral Training Partnership and chairs the Faculty EDI Committee. Her research focuses on urban risk and resilience , particularly in earthquake-prone regions. Combining structural engineering with epidemiological approaches, she develops innovative casualty estimation models and engages directly with affected communities worldwide. Her work spans seismic safety, disaster epidemiology, and remote sensing applications for rapid damage assessment. Professor So's publication trends reveal strong emphasis on machine learning for disaster risk modeling , with recent work featuring graph neural networks, deep clustering for urban morphology, and LSTM-based population forecasting. Her research bridges engineering, social sciences, and data science to address resilience in developing nations. 2010 Shah Family Innovation Prize (Earthquake Engineering Research Institute) Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers (FICE) Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) member advising UK government As Director of CURBE, she leads interdisciplinary collaborations with EEFIT, Global Earthquake Model (GEM), World Bank, and USGS. Her field investigations following major earthquakes inform practical solutions for vulnerable communities, notably contributing to the 2017 World Building of the Year design in China. Current work includes sabbatical research for 2025-2026 focused on decolonizing architectural approaches to disaster resilience. Professor So maintains active roles in professional organizations and international disaster response frameworks, with her CURBE team developing methodologies now implemented globally for seismic safety improvements.

Gavin McNicolمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Soil Biogeochemistry
• Biosphere-Atmosphere Exchange
• Wetland Ecology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gavin McNicol is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). His research focuses on soil biogeochemistry and its connection to Earth’s climate system, particularly methane emissions from wetlands, temperate rainforests, and waste systems. He employs field measurements, laboratory experiments, and data science to study greenhouse gas dynamics across scales. McNicol teaches courses on data science (EAES 420) and climate-ecosystem interactions (EAES 579). His work integrates machine learning with satellite remote sensing to monitor global wetland methane emissions. Key collaborations include FLUXNET-CH4, CRMRCN, and the SOIL NGO in Haiti. McNicol holds a BS from the University of Stirling (2010) and a PhD from UC Berkeley (2016). Research interests span wetland methane budgets, carbon cycling in coastal ecosystems, and climate impacts of sanitation systems. He has secured grants from NASA, DOE, and NSF, totaling over $87,000. His team, the McNicol Lab, emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches combining fieldwork, lab analysis, and computational modeling. Recent publications (2023–2025) address global methane upscaling, tropical wetland monitoring gaps, and boreal-Arctic methane feedbacks. McNicol’s work bridges local measurements to global climate models, with applications in climate change mitigation and sustainable development.

Yvonne Rogersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ubiquitous Computing
• Interaction Design
• Human-Computer Interaction
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Yvonne Rogers is a Professor of Interaction Design and Director of the UCL Interaction Centre (UCLIC), with a joint appointment as Deputy Head of the Department of Computer Science at University College London. She joined UCL in 2011 after holding professorships at the Open University (2006-2011) and Indiana University (2003-2006). Her pioneering work spans ubiquitous computing, interaction design, and human-computer interaction, with a current focus on human-centered AI. She co-authored the definitive 'Interaction Design' textbook (6 editions, 300,000+ copies) and serves as CTO of LetThink.com. Research interests center on designing technologies that enhance human cognition and daily activities: Ubiquitous Computing: Augmenting learning/work activities through pervasive technologies Human-AI Interaction: Developing AI systems that enhance human decision-making Health Technologies: Creating VR therapies and ADHD support systems Community Resilience: Designing tools for environmental monitoring and sustainable practices Publication analysis reveals three dominant trends: (1) VR applications for mental health (emotion regulation, ADHD support), (2) AI systems for cognitive augmentation, and (3) community-centered tools for healthcare/environmental challenges. Recent work demonstrates strong emphasis on vulnerable populations including children with ADHD, older adults, and postoperative patients. Major scientific recognition includes: International Member, National Academy of Engineering (2024) ACM SIGCHI Lifetime Research Award (2022) Royal Society Robin Milner Medal (2022) Royal Society Fellowship (2022) Microsoft Outstanding Collaborator Award MRC Suffrage and Science Award (2020) Triple Fellow status (ACM, BCS, CHI Academy) Advises PhD students including Leon Reicherts, Sheena Visram, and Tu Duong. Secured major grants including EPSRC Dream Fellowship on ageing/computing and led the Intel Collaborative Research Institute on Sustainable Connected Cities (2012-2018). Directs UCLIC research center and previously established the Pervasive Interaction Lab at Open University.