جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Tomer Venturaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Aquaculture
• Molecular Biology
• Crustacean Biotechnology
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Associate Professor Tomer Ventura leads research in crustacean biotechnology at the University of the Sunshine Coast's School of Science, Technology and Engineering. His pioneering work on gene silencing for sex change in crustaceans has significant applications in sustainable aquaculture. As Theme Leader for Conservation and Biodiversity at the Centre for Bioinnovation, he translates molecular research into biotechnologies addressing industry challenges like vertebrae deformities in salmon. His research interests span molecular mechanisms of crustacean development, monosex population culture, and cellular agriculture for aquatic species. Ventura's work integrates transcriptomics, RNAi technology, and bioinformatics to advance aquaculture sustainability. Recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on crustacean endocrinology and sexual differentiation, with emerging work on cell-based meat production and conservation genetics. His articles frequently explore hormonal regulation, gene expression, and biotechnology applications. Awards and Patents: Vice Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research (2014) Best Early Career Research Presentation (2013) Patents for RNAi-based sex selection systems in prawns (2008, 2010) He mentors PhD students in projects ranging from lobster biotechnology to cell-based meat development. Ventura leads collaborative teams in the Australian spiny lobster aquaculture initiative and cellular agriculture research.

• Breast Cancer Epidemiology
• Cancer Prevention
• Risk Factors
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Maeve Mullooly is a Lecturer and Health Research Board Emerging Investigator at RCSI's School of Population Health. Her integrative research program focuses on breast cancer epidemiology, risk factor analysis, tumor heterogeneity, and precision prevention strategies. Her publications demonstrate strong focus on breast cancer screening, risk modeling, and healthcare disruptions during COVID-19. Recent work examines mammographic density patterns, treatment accessibility during pandemics, and risk stratification for women with benign breast disease. Awards include the AACR Next Gen Star Award (2020) and HRB Emerging Investigator funding. She leads research projects on cancer risk factors and pandemic impacts funded by Irish Cancer Society and EU grants.

Jonathan Greenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Animal Genetics
• Reproductive Biology
• Placental Development
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Jonathan Green is an Associate Professor in the Division of Animal Sciences at the University of Missouri, affiliated with the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources. His research focuses on reproductive biology, placental development, and gene editing applications in livestock. He leads projects in genomic sequencing (e.g., the rt2t consortium) and CRISPR-based interventions targeting embryonic viability and disease resistance. Education: Ph.D. in Animal Sciences Research interests include optimizing in vitro embryo models, understanding ruminant placental evolution, and improving agricultural productivity through genetic advancements. His work bridges genomics with practical applications in animal agriculture. Publications highlight advancements in CRISPR applications for livestock, placental biology, and biomarker development for early pregnancy diagnosis. Collaborations span international efforts in genome annotation and reproductive health. Grants and advising: While specific grants are not listed, his extensive publication record indicates active research funding. No formal advisees are listed in the text. His lab collaborates on projects like AgAnimalGenomes, enhancing genomic resources for farm animals. Future work aims to refine gene editing techniques and improve understanding of epigenetic influences in reproduction.

Sarah Collinsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Animal Behaviour
• Conservation Biology
• Animal Welfare Indicators
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Dr. Sarah Collins is Associate Professor in Animal Behaviour & Welfare and Associate Head of School for Marketing, Recruitment and Outreach at the University of Plymouth's School of Biological and Marine Sciences. Her research spans animal behaviour, welfare assessment, and conservation biology with focus areas including affective state indicators in horses and reproductive success in stone curlews. She teaches across zoology and conservation programs including modules in Animal Behaviour (BIOL205), Advanced Behavioral Analysis (BIOL323), and Ecology & Biodiversity (BIOL132). Recent publications demonstrate dual research streams: materials science innovations for solar technology alongside animal behavior investigations. Photovoltaics research focuses on GaAs substrate reuse, MOVPE smoothing, and III-V solar cell manufacturing. Animal behavior studies examine attention bias methodologies, vocalization stress indicators, and cystic fibrosis nutrition management. Doctoral supervision includes projects on stone curlew conservation, equine affective states, dominance stress in rodents, sea otter tourism impacts, and avian mate selection. Fieldwork encompasses zoology expeditions and behavioral ecology trips.

Sheu Odu-Onikosiمشاهده پروفایل

مربی

• Aquaculture Sustainability
• Fish Nutrition
• Aquaculture Management
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Sheu Odu-Onikosi is a Tutor at the University of Plymouth International College and a PhD researcher in Biological Sciences (Fish Health and Nutrition) at the University of Plymouth. His academic affiliation is with the School of Biological and Marine Sciences under the Faculty of Science and Engineering. He holds a Tutor role, focusing on teaching Biology, Numerical Techniques, and ICT, alongside Fisheries and Aquaculture Management courses previously at Lagos State University of Science and Technology, Nigeria. Research Focus: His PhD research investigates improved dietary formulations for aquaculture species, emphasizing yeast additives' effects on Nile Tilapia and Common Carp. Key areas include growth performance, intestinal health, and feed utilisation efficiency, aiming to enhance aquaculture sustainability and food security, particularly in African contexts. His work addresses socio-economic challenges through sustainable fish farming practices. Teaching Experience: At the University of Plymouth International College, he teaches SCI120 - Biology, SCI101 - Numerical Techniques 1, and BUS107 - Principles of ICT. Previous teaching roles at Lagos State University included courses like Fish Nutrition, Fish Diseases, and Fish Farm Engineering. Research Trends: His publications (2009-2025) explore alternative protein sources in aquaculture feeds, yeast-based additives' health impacts, trace metal contamination in freshwater fish, and dietary formulations for optimal growth. Recent work (2024-2025) emphasizes nanotechnology applications and sustainability in aquafeed innovation. Affiliations & Contact: Contactable at sheu.odu-onikosi@plymouth.ac.uk, he collaborates on projects bridging academic research and practical aquaculture solutions. His work aligns with UN SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 14 (Life Below Water), promoting sustainable practices in food production.

Holly Lourieمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Marine Mammal Ecology
• Conservation Biology
• Citizen Science
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Holly Lourie serves as a Research Fellow with CSIRO/RIEL & NI within the Faculty of Science and Technology at Charles Darwin University. Her interdisciplinary work bridges marine ecological research and data governance frameworks, focusing on Australian conservation contexts and UN Sustainable Development Goals alignment. Her primary research investigates Australian fur seal ecology through quantitative analysis of foraging behavior, habitat use, and reproductive strategies. Complementing this, she pioneers critical examinations of data justice in citizen science and collaborative conservation, emphasizing Indigenous knowledge systems and ethical data practices. This dual focus creates unique synergies between marine predator ecology and socio-technical dimensions of environmental research. Analysis of her publication trajectory reveals evolving methodological sophistication from direct behavioral observation (2014-2016) toward integrated socio-ecological frameworks (2023-2025). Her recent work demonstrates increasing emphasis on decolonizing data practices while maintaining rigorous ecological investigation of marine predator-prey dynamics, reflecting growing recognition of science's social dimensions in conservation. No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials. Information regarding student supervision or grant funding remains unavailable. Her research operates through CSIRO/RIEL collaborations, leveraging Charles Darwin University's institutional framework for field studies in Australian marine environments and community-engaged conservation projects.

James Gardinerمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Biomechanics of Human and Animal Locomotion
• Development of Assistive Devices
• Falls Risk in Older People
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Dr. James Gardiner is a Senior Lecturer in Biomechanics at the Institute of Sport, Manchester Metropolitan University. His research focuses on the biomechanics of human and animal locomotion, assistive device design for mobility impairments, falls risk in older adults, and musculoskeletal impairment diagnosis. He combines experimental and computational methods to advance medical technologies and biological understanding. His work spans human prosthetics, animal movement analysis, and interdisciplinary engineering-biology collaborations. Key research interests include: Prosthetic leg design and gait optimization Biomechanical analysis of equine and feline locomotion Shape complexity metrics in evolutionary and medical contexts Human perception of biological motion realism Recent articles highlight his contributions to prosthetic ankle design, animal movement studies, and shape analysis techniques. His interdisciplinary approach bridges engineering and biology to address real-world challenges in healthcare and technology.

Shang-Ming Zhouمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Health Data Science
• AI in Healthcare
• Electronic Health Records
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Shang-Ming Zhou is Professor of e-Health at the University of Plymouth, directing the Centre for Health Technology and NHS Kernow Datalab. He holds affiliations with Health Data Research UK. His research develops AI methods for health informatics, focusing on explainable machine learning for electronic health records analysis. Funded by HDRUK, MRC, and NSF, his projects address disease phenotyping, polypharmacy patterns, and clinical decision support systems. Recent publications demonstrate innovations in Parkinson's diagnosis, tuberculosis detection, and XAI frameworks. His teaching includes machine learning for healthcare and health data analytics courses for nursing and computing students. Outstanding Reviewer Awards (Journal of Biomedical Informatics, IEEE Transactions) Springer Nature Best Paper Award RCP Best Poster Prize

Marco J. Castaldiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Waste-to-Energy Technologies
• Chemical Reaction Engineering
• Catalysis
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Marco J. Castaldi is a Professor and Department Chair at the City College of New York (CCNY), CUNY , affiliated with the Chemical Engineering and Earth System Science and Environmental Engineering departments. His research spans waste-to-energy technologies, catalysis, and sustainable energy systems. Primary focus: Gasification, pyrolysis, and reforming reactions for syngas/hydrogen production Secondary focus: Waste materials valorization, including MSW, plastics, and WTE ash Technical expertise: Computational fluid dynamics (CFD), catalyst design, and thermal analysis Recent publications (2024-2025) examine topics like: Gasification of municipal solid waste with gypsum waste Lithium silicates for steam methane reforming Metal recovery from WTE ash under reactive conditions Landfill gas collection efficiency metrics Impact of spent FCC catalysts in polymer pyrolysis Scale effects in gas hydrate reproduction His work emphasizes environmental impact reduction , energy recovery optimization , and catalyst performance improvement for both industrial and sustainability contexts.

Travis Mulliniksمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Beef Cattle Management
• Reproductive Physiology
• Rangeland Nutrition
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Travis Mulliniks is Glenn & Mildred Harvey Associate Professor and Associate Department Head in the Department of Animal and Rangeland Sciences at Oregon State University. His research program focuses on improving beef production efficiency through nutritional physiology, reproductive management, and genetic selection strategies. Research concentrates on: Metabolic efficiency in beef cattle systems Supplementation strategies for rangeland livestock Genetic basis of production traits Precision livestock technologies Recent publications (2024-2025) examine virtual fencing impacts on livestock stress responses, genetic disorders affecting muscle metabolism, and nutritional interventions for reproductive efficiency. Academic Leadership: Oversees graduate training in animal science disciplines and manages departmental academic programs.

Juliana Ranchesمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Animal Science
• Nutrition
• Health and Welfare
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Dr. Juliana Ranches is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Animal and Rangeland Sciences at Oregon State University, based at the Eastern Oregon Agricultural Research Center in Burns. Her program targets livestock producers with a focus on improving production efficiency and sustainability through four research pillars: (1) nutrition , (2) health and welfare , (3) production management , and (4) precision technology . Education: Bachelor’s degree (2013) – Universidade Estadual Paulista-Botucatu Master’s degree (2016) – University of Florida Doctorate (2019) – University of Florida Her research interests span trace mineral nutrition , precision livestock farming , wildfire impacts on cattle , and sustainable feed alternatives like hemp biomass. She employs RFID technology to analyze mineral intake patterns and virtual fencing for grazing management. Recent research trends emphasize micromineral metabolism in cattle breeds, methane emission mitigation , and postnatal growth optimization through maternal nutrition. Her work bridges applied animal science with environmental adaptation in beef and dairy systems. Scientific awards include multiple recognitions at the University of Florida: Top 5 Ph.D. Student (2019, 2018), Top-Up Award (2019), and FAES High Impact Publication (2017). She accepts graduate students in the Animal and Rangeland Sciences Department and has secured grants for wildfire smoke research and seaweed-based feed studies . Her extension efforts include Beef Cow-Calf Management Guides , RancHER webinars for women in beef production, and livestock disease traceability programs . Dr. Ranches is actively involved in outreach initiatives , including wildfire preparedness webinars, cattle management workshops, and publications addressing home meat processing and sustainable grazing practices.

Christopher J. Phielمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biochemistry
• Molecular Biology
• Stem Cell Research
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Christopher J. Phiel is an Associate Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology at the University of Colorado Denver, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on the functional roles of glycogen synthase kinase-3 (GSK-3) isoforms in RNA biology, epigenetic regulation, and developmental signaling pathways. Key research areas include: Systems biology of GSK-3 in embryonic stem cell pluripotency RNA methylation (m6A) and its impact on mRNA stability and translation Neural crest cell migration and craniofacial development Lipotoxic cardiomyopathy and metabolic disease mechanisms Interactions between GSK-3 and oxytocin receptor polymorphisms in behavioral epigenetics His recent publications highlight trends in RNA modification, stem cell signaling, and isoform-specific kinase functions. Collaborative work spans biochemistry, developmental biology, and neurodegenerative disease research. The lab integrates genetic models, biochemical assays, and cell imaging to investigate GSK-3's role in epigenetic regulation and disease pathology, with applications in both developmental disorders and cancer biology.

• Plant Breeding
• Genetic Resources Management
• Hemp Genetics
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Jos Mieog is a Research Fellow at Southern Cross University's Faculty of Science and Engineering. Previously, he spent seven years at CSIRO in Canberra specializing in plant breeding for cereal crops using both genetic modification and conventional methods. His PhD research at the University of Sydney investigated coral bleaching mechanisms, focusing on symbiotic relationships between corals and algae, particularly thermal tolerance adaptation. Currently, his work centers on establishing international-standard genetic resources for hemp, pre-breeding characterization of hemp germplasm, and leading a tea tree essential oil breeding program. His research interests span plant breeding methodologies, genetic resource management, cannabis metabolism regulation, and symbiotic relationships in marine ecosystems. He has developed high-throughput genotyping platforms (HASCH) and advanced tissue culture techniques for cannabis propagation. His work integrates proteomics, metabolomics, and spectral analysis to optimize crop yields and quality. Notable research trends include exploring light spectra effects on cannabinoid production, developing non-destructive analytical tools for essential oil composition, and investigating symbiotic flexibility in corals under environmental stress. His contributions bridge laboratory innovations with commercial agricultural applications, emphasizing both hemp and tea tree oil industries. Advising and grants: Mieog leads interdisciplinary projects involving genetic resource curation and industry partnerships. His work aligns with Southern Cross University's focus on applied ecological and agricultural research. Lab facilities include state-of-the-art genetic resource facilities and analytical laboratories for plant metabolite analysis.

Lisa Woodمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Forest Ecology
• Dendroclimatology
• Plant Stress Responses
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Dr. Lisa Wood is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Environment at the University of Northern British Columbia, cross-appointed to Biology, Ecosystem Science and Management, and the NRES Graduate Program. As an applied plant biologist and dendroclimatologist, her research examines human-induced stressors on forest communities, particularly chemical herbicide impacts on non-target vegetation and climate change effects on plants. Her laboratory specializes in tree-ring analysis, plant anatomy, and chemical characterization techniques. Current projects investigate herbicide persistence in boreal forest ecosystems and climate influences on forest productivity. She supervises graduate students in MNRES, MSc NRES-Forestry, and MSc Biology programs. Her extensive publication record demonstrates consistent focus on forest ecology, dendrochronology, and herbicide impacts. Research themes include long-term ecological monitoring, climate-growth relationships, and non-target effects of forest management practices, with frequent use of dendroecological methods and chemical analysis.

Wellison Dinizمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Animal Genomics
• Fetal Programming
• Nutrigenomics
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Dr. Wellison Diniz is an Assistant Professor of Animal Genomics in the Department of Animal Sciences at Auburn University. His research program investigates the genomic and epigenomic mechanisms underlying developmental programming in beef cattle, with focus on how maternal nutrition influences offspring development and productivity. His research integrates genomics, metabolomics, and bioinformatics to study fetal programming effects of maternal nutrition. He examines how nutritional interventions during pregnancy affect gene expression, metabolic pathways, and epigenetic regulation in offspring across multiple generations. Dr. Diniz's publications demonstrate expertise in multi-omics approaches to understand how maternal nutrition alters hepatic transcriptomes, affects mineral homeostasis, and influences skeletal muscle development in beef cattle. His work has implications for improving cattle productivity through strategic nutritional management during pregnancy. He contributes to Auburn's agricultural research units and collaborates on projects investigating nutritional strategies to enhance sustainable beef production systems.