جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Marita Zimmermannمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Health Economics
• Epidemiology
• Global Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Marita Zimmermann is an Affiliate Assistant Professor at the University of Washington School of Pharmacy and a Senior Research Economist at the Institute for Disease Modeling (Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation). She is a health economist, epidemiologist, and global health researcher specializing in econometric modeling, cost-effectiveness analysis, and policy-relevant research. Education : PhD in Pharmaceutical Outcomes Research & Policy Studies (University of Washington), MPH in Epidemiology (Brown University), BS in Chemical Engineering & Biomedical Engineering (Carnegie Mellon University). Research Focus : High-impact work in global health economics, HIV/AIDS, cervical cancer screening, contraceptive access, and disease transmission modeling. Recent Publications include agent-based models for family planning ( FPsim/FPsim+ ), cost-effectiveness studies on HPV vaccination, HIV treatment optimization in Mozambique, and economic evaluations of interventions for dementia and endometrial cancer. Her work emphasizes real-time policy relevance, incorporating costs, logistical constraints, and health system limitations. Scientific Awards : ARCS Scholar, Thomas Francis Jr. Fellowship, Global Health Scholarship, Framework Grant Recipient, University Honors, and McCabe Society Recognition. Skills : Expertise in Microsoft Excel/VBA, R/Stata/SAS, cost-effectiveness modeling, health economic evaluations, stakeholder communication, and implementation science. Consulting Experience spans pharmaceutical/biotech companies, NGOs, and global health organizations (PATH, KidRisk, Veritech Corporation), with projects on budget impact models, costing studies, and data analysis.

Caroline Ariane Dahl Wraaeمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Lean Management
• Public Management
• Bibliography
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Caroline Ariane Dahl Wraae is a Researcher at the University of Southern Denmark Library , where she works on advancing research productivity through methodological innovation. She holds a Master's degree in Public Health Sciences from the University of Copenhagen , completed in September 2020. Education Master's Degree in Public Health Sciences (University of Copenhagen, 2020) Her research focuses on the intersection of Lean Management , Bibliography , and Research Assessment , particularly in academic libraries and public sector settings. She explores how process improvement models can enhance scientific productivity and quality in healthcare and medical research. Caroline's publications over the past four years include a scoping review on Lean methods in research processes and studies on bibliometric practices in the 'Bermuda triangle' of modern research assessment. She actively collaborates with researchers from Denmark and internationally, with a strong emphasis on practical applications of systematic review methodologies. Key Research Areas Lean Management in Academic Settings Research Process Optimization Bibliographic Analysis Scientific Productivity Public Management Research Assessment

• Viticulture
• Plant Physiology
• Climate Change Adaptation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Massimo Bertamini is an Associate Professor at the Department of Civil, Environmental and Mechanical Engineering and the Agriculture, Food and Environment Center-C3A at the University of Trento. His research focuses on viticulture, plant physiology, and climate change adaptation, with particular emphasis on abiotic stress resistance, fruit quality, and precision agriculture techniques. His research explores grapevine responses to environmental constraints, including: Climate change impacts on phenology and wine quality Canopy management strategies for microclimate optimization Genotypic variation in dormancy and frost tolerance Mineral nutrition and its role in plant functionality Delaying ripening techniques and their physiological basis Hyperspectral imaging for disease detection Recent publications highlight his work on conservative summer pruning, late pruning effects, nitrogen-regulated transpiration, and multispectral camera applications for Flavescence dorée diagnosis. His teaching activities include courses on viticultural techniques and grapevine physiology, emphasizing practical vineyard management and genetic improvement opportunities. Grapevine physiology and adaptation to stressors like drought, temperature fluctuations, and nutrient imbalances form core themes of his work, often integrating molecular approaches with field-scale applications. He investigates the interplay between canopy density and photosystem stability, as well as source-sink relationships during berry development.

Etienne Meyerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Mitochondrial Biology
• Oxidative Phosphorylation
• Plant Metabolism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Etienne Meyer is a researcher at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, affiliated with the Faculty of Natural Sciences and the Department of Plant Physiology. His work focuses on the composition, function, and regulation of the oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS) system in plant mitochondria, particularly Complex I, which is critical for energy production. University: Karlsruhe Institute of Technology School: Faculty of Natural Sciences Department: Department of Plant Physiology Research Interests: The OXPHOS system in plants, including Complex I with its plant-specific subunits and alternative electron transport routes, remains a central theme. His studies explore mitochondrial-nuclear genome interactions, assembly cofactors, and the regulatory role of Complex I in respiratory fluxes using bioinformatics, reverse genetics, and systems biology approaches. Publication Trends: Recent articles (2025–2021) emphasize mitochondrial proteostasis, complex assembly mechanisms, and the evolutionary conservation of energy metabolism proteins. Key subfields include plant-specific OXPHOS adaptations, genome editing applications, and stress response dynamics in respiratory pathways. Projects: Currently leads research on "Control of complex I proteostasis in plants," funded by institutional grants. Collaborations span plant genetics, bioinformatics, and structural biology, with publications in journals like Nature Plants , Plant Journal , and Current Biology .

Mette Lillieمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Population Genetics
• Evolutionary Biology
• Conservation Genetics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mette Lillie is a Researcher at the Department of Ecology and Genetics within the Evolutionary Biology Center at Uppsala University, Sweden. Her work focuses on population genetics, evolutionary biology, and conservation genomics across diverse taxa including koalas, Darwin's finches, reptiles, and domesticated species. Her research centers on immunogenetic mechanisms, particularly Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC) diversity dynamics, and retrovirus-host coevolutionary processes. She investigates how genetic variation influences species adaptation through whole-genome sequencing approaches, examining phenomena like population bottlenecks, inbreeding depression, and host-pathogen interactions in both wild and managed populations. Analysis of her publication record reveals consistent methodological innovation in genomic analysis techniques applied to conservation challenges. Her work frequently addresses spatiotemporal genetic patterns across species boundaries, with strong emphasis on how historical selection shapes contemporary adaptive potential. Recent publications demonstrate increasing integration of ecological modeling with genomic datasets to predict species responses to environmental change. No scientific awards were documented in the available sources. No information regarding student supervision or grant funding was provided in the source materials. Lillie operates within Uppsala University's Evolutionary Biology Center infrastructure, though specific laboratory affiliations or research team structures were not specified in the source documentation.

Hans Färnlöfمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Literary Theory
• Narratology
• Semiotics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Hans Färnlöf is a full Professor at the Department of Romance Studies and Classics, Stockholm University , specializing in French literature, narratology, and cross-cultural translation studies. With a PhD (2000) and Habilitation (2007) in French, he has taught for 25 years at all academic levels, supervising numerous bachelor's and master's theses. Research Focus : Theoretical synthesis of literary motivation (2022 book) Francophone subjectivity analysis (2021 edited volume) Historical reception of French authors in Sweden (Flaubert, Zola, Dreyfus) Maupassant's narrative techniques and thematic variability Swedish translation methodology of 19th-century French works Publications Trend : His scholarly output combines French literary analysis with reception studies , examining narrative structures (realism, short fiction), translation dynamics, and cross-national cultural transfers. Recent work emphasizes digital media's impact on literary reception and academic assessment. Administrative : Served as Director of Studies (2014-2016). Developed recorded feedback methodology for thesis supervision, improving assessment efficiency and legal documentation while reducing cognitive load on students.

Briana Grossمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Evolutionary Biology
• Population Genetics
• Genomics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Briana Gross is an Associate Professor at University of Minnesota Duluth , affiliated with the Swenson College of Science and Engineering . Her research investigates the interplay between deterministic forces like natural selection and stochastic processes such as genetic drift in shaping species origin and lineage evolution. She works across population genetics , genomics , and ecological genetics , focusing on wild, weedy, and domesticated plants including apples and African rice. Education: B.S., 2001, Willamette University Ph.D., 2007, Indiana University Her work integrates quantitative genetics and molecular tools to study repeated evolution, hybridization, and local adaptation. Recent publications explore domestication mechanisms, genomic diversity in crops, and ecological resilience. She advises graduate students in the Integrated Biosciences program and teaches BIOL 2201 Genetics and BIOL 2202 Genetics Lab . Hobbies include marathon training and harp studies.

• Missing Data Imputation
• Machine Learning
• Healthcare Informatics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Thu Nguyen is a Research Fellow in the Department of Holistic Systems at Simula Metropolitan, a leading Norwegian research institute specializing in data science and computing. Her work focuses on developing robust methodologies for handling missing data across critical domains including healthcare diagnostics and environmental monitoring systems. Her primary research interests include: Advanced missing data imputation techniques Machine learning explainability under incomplete data Healthcare informatics and medical data analysis Environmental data processing for air quality prediction Multimodal data integration challenges Analysis of her publication record reveals a strong trajectory in developing computationally efficient imputation algorithms with real-world applications. Key trends include the application of principal component analysis and generative models to healthcare datasets (sperm tracking, medical imaging), environmental monitoring (air quality prediction), and multimodal systems. Her work consistently bridges theoretical statistical foundations with practical implementation needs, emphasizing model transparency and performance validation. Dr. Nguyen actively collaborates within Simula Metropolitan's data science ecosystem, contributing to interdisciplinary projects that address fundamental challenges in data completeness and usability across scientific domains.

• Ornithology
• Marine Ecology
• Behavioral Ecology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Kentaro Kazama is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Human Sciences, Waseda University, with a focus on ornithology and marine ecology. His research bridges behavioral biology, biogeochemistry, and renewable energy impact assessment, particularly for seabirds.

• Machine Translation
• Natural Language Processing
• Computational Linguistics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Steffen Eger is a professor at the Technical University of Darmstadt, focusing on Natural Language Processing, Machine Translation, and Computational Linguistics. His work spans both theoretical and applied aspects of NLP, including adversarial robustness, evaluation metrics, and creative text generation. Key Contributions: • Pioneering research in LLM-based evaluation metrics • Development of efficient translation quality frameworks • Analysis of social solidarity in historical discourse • Exploration of poetic creativity through neural models His recent publications demonstrate expertise in: - Human-Aware Translation Evaluation - Summarization of Historical Texts - Adversarial Defense Mechanisms - Explainable AI for Generation Metrics While no explicit awards or student supervision details are provided, his collaborative work appears across major NLP venues like ACL, EMNLP, and COLING. His research frequently intersects with human-centric NLP tasks, emphasizing reproducibility and robustness in system design.

Laurence R. Iannacconeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Economics of Religion
• Religious Markets
• Church Attendance
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Laurence R. Iannaccone is a Professor of Economics at Chapman University’s George L. Argyros College of Business and Economics and Co-Director of the Institute for the Study of Religion, Economics, and Society (IRES). He holds a Ph.D. in Economics and an M.S. in Mathematics from the University of Chicago, along with a B.S. in Mathematics from Stanford University. His career includes prior roles as the Koch Professor of Economics at George Mason University and faculty positions at Santa Clara University and Stanford’s Hoover Institution. Education Stanford University, B.S. in Mathematics (1975) University of Chicago, M.A. in Economics (1982), M.S. in Mathematics (1977), Ph.D. in Economics (1984) Iannaccone pioneered the economic analysis of religion, focusing on religious markets, strictness, and fertility . His work explains how prohibitions and sacrifices enhance group cohesion and how secularization reshapes societies. Recent research includes experimental studies on superstition, cooperation, and costly commitments , published in top journals like American Economic Review and Journal of Political Economy . He is currently authoring two books on the economics of religion. Scientific Awards and Honors National Fellow, Hoover Institution (1989/90) Visiting Scholar, Hoover Institution (1996/97) His 2013 article "God Games: An Experimental Study of Uncertainty, Superstition, and Cooperation" demonstrated how unproductive costs foster cooperation, while his 2009 "Economics of Religion" chapter with Bainbridge established frameworks for interdisciplinary studies. Iannaccone’s work remains foundational in understanding the intersection of economics, sociology, and religious behavior.

Mirre Simonsمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Evolutionary Biology
• Aging Research
• Senescence
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Mirre Simons is a Sir Henry Dale Senior Fellow at the School of Biosciences, University of Sheffield. She leads a research group focused on evolutionary and mechanistic aspects of aging, with emphasis on dietary restriction and mortality patterns. Her work bridges fundamental evolutionary questions with translational applications in aging research. Dr. Simons received her PhD cum laude from the University of Groningen in 2013, following an MSc Research degree in 2008. Her academic journey includes a NERC-funded postdoctoral position at Sheffield (2013-2015), Sir Henry Wellcome Fellowship (2015-2019), Vice-Chancellor's Fellowship (2015-2019), and currently the prestigious Sir Henry Dale Senior Fellowship (2019-2025). Her research investigates the adaptive value of differences in aging between and within species. Key areas include: Demography of mortality and lifespan patterns Dietary restriction mechanisms and effects on aging Costs of reproduction and evolutionary trade-offs Biology of cancer and cellular senescence Telomere length dynamics Dr. Simons' recent publications reveal a strong focus on using Drosophila to study dietary restriction mechanisms, combining evolutionary biology with molecular approaches. A notable trend is her investigation into how dietary interventions can rapidly reduce mortality risk (within 1-2 days), with potential translational applications for healthspan extension. Her major scientific recognitions include: Sir Henry Dale Fellowship, Wellcome & Royal Society (2019-2025) Vice-Chancellor's Fellowship, Sheffield (2015-2019) Sir Henry Wellcome Fellowship (2015-2019) Dr. Simons actively mentors PhD students Sarah Gautrey, Alex Charles, and Katie Roome, as well as undergraduate and master's students. Her research is supported by prestigious fellowships from Wellcome, the Royal Society, and Sheffield. She teaches APS359 Topics in Modern Zoology and supervises various student projects. Her laboratory investigates why and how all life deteriorates to cause death. The lab takes a holistic approach to aging, studying both evolutionary perspectives and molecular mechanisms. They focus particularly on diet-aging connections, with the notable finding that dietary protein reduction in flies rapidly reduces mortality risk 6-7 fold. The lab uses functional genetics with potential translational applications for healthspan extension.

Donald R. Websterمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Environmental Fluid Mechanics
• Biomechanics
• Turbulence
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Donald R. Webster is the Karen and John Huff School Chair & Professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology , where he has been a faculty member since 1997. His research focuses on environmental fluid mechanics and biomechanics , with a particular emphasis on turbulence effects in biological systems. He has held significant leadership roles in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering since 2007 and became School Chair in 2018. Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, University of California at Berkeley (1994) Postdoctoral Research, Stanford University Non-tenure-track Faculty, University of Minnesota His research explores the intersection of fluid motion and biological processes , including sensory biology, zooplankton propulsion, and bio-inspired design. His work has advanced understanding of hydrodynamic interactions in aquatic ecosystems and led to innovative experimental techniques like 3D particle image velocimetry. Dr. Webster has authored or co-authored over 80 refereed articles , with recent studies focusing on turbulence-biota interactions and ecological fluid mechanics. His research has been featured in New York Times and over 80 news outlets for studies on "flying" sea snail biomechanics . Scientific Awards : Fellow, Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO) Fellow, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Class of 1934 Outstanding Innovative Use of Education Technology Award Eichholz Faculty Teaching Award British Petroleum Junior Faculty Teaching Excellence Award As an educator, Dr. Webster developed a graduate course in organism fluid mechanics and co-led NSF-IGERT programs training students in chemical and hydrodynamic signaling in aquatic systems. He played pivotal roles in establishing Georgia Tech's B.S. in Environmental Engineering and Ph.D. in Ocean Science & Engineering .

• Entomology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Microbial Symbiosis
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Hannes Schuler is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Science and Technology at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano since October 2018. His academic background includes doctoral studies at Universität für Bodenkultur Wien, followed by postdoctoral positions at multiple institutions including University of Notre Dame, Universität für Bodenkultur, and Laimburg Research Centre. His research spans entomology, evolutionary biology, and microbial ecology with a focus on insect-microbe interactions. Schuler investigates Wolbachia symbiosis and its role in speciation processes, insect microbiome dynamics across different environments and life stages, population genetics of invasive species, and vector-pathogen relationships in agricultural pests. His work frequently examines fruit flies (particularly Rhagoletis species), psyllids, and other economically important insects. Analysis of his recent publications (2021-2025) reveals a progression from fundamental research on Wolbachia dynamics and speciation mechanisms toward applied studies of invasive species management, microbiome engineering, and molecular diagnostics for pest control. His work increasingly integrates multi-omics approaches with ecological field studies to understand host-symbiont-pathogen interactions at multiple scales. Schuler has secured significant funding from the Austrian Science Fund for projects on Wolbachia transmission and speciation. He maintains active collaborations with researchers across Europe and North America, particularly in the fields of entomology and microbial ecology. He is a member of several professional societies including the Italian Society of Entomology, German Society of General and Applied Entomology, Entomological Society of America, Gregor Mendel Society Vienna, and Network of Biological Systematics Austria, demonstrating his active engagement with the international entomological community.

Kayvan Samimiمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Biomedical Imaging
• Preterm Birth
• Nonlinear Optical Microscopy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Kayvan Samimi is an Assistant Scientist at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, specializing in Biomedical Imaging . His work bridges molecular and mechanical processes in pregnancy tissues linked to preterm labor, a critical global health issue affecting over 15 million births annually. Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (2017, UW-Madison) M.S. in Electrical Engineering (2011, UW-Madison) B.S. in Electrical Engineering (2009, University of Tehran) His research integrates nonlinear optical microscopy , optical coherence tomography (OCT) , and high-frequency ultrasound to analyze tissue microstructures during pregnancy. This interdisciplinary approach aims to develop multi-modal imaging devices for in vivo longitudinal monitoring of pregnancy and assessing preterm birth risks. Recent publications (2023–2025) focus on autofluorescence lifetime imaging for immune cell metabolism analysis, fetal membrane biomechanics , and genome editing specificity in retinal and brain tissues. These works highlight his expertise in combining optical imaging with computational modeling to address clinical challenges.