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James A. Robinsonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Economy
• Economic Development
• Institutional Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

James A. Robinson is a University Professor at the University of Chicago with joint appointments in the Harris School of Public Policy and Department of Political Science. An economist and political scientist, he conducts influential research on political and economic development, examining how political power, institutions, and prosperity interact through both quantitative economic modeling and qualitative fieldwork methodologies. Robinson's research focuses on institutional analysis and political economy, with deep regional expertise in sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America. He has conducted extensive fieldwork across Bolivia, Colombia, Haiti, Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, and Zimbabwe, investigating how historical institutions shape contemporary economic outcomes. His interdisciplinary approach integrates economic theory with anthropological and historical case studies to explain patterns of economic divergence and political stability. Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal persistent themes in institutional persistence, state-society dynamics, and the cultural foundations of development. His work increasingly examines the interaction of economic and political inequality, the role of non-institutional factors in leadership strategies, and the historical roots of peripheral development trajectories across diverse global contexts. Scientific recognition includes: 2024 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel Fellow, Institute of African Studies at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka Robinson co-authored three seminal books with Daron Acemoglu: Economic Origins of Dictatorship and Democracy (theoretical foundations of regime stability), Why Nations Fail (translated into 41 languages, arguing inclusive institutions drive prosperity), and The Narrow Corridor (analyzing state-society struggles for liberty). He maintained a 28-year summer school at Colombia's University of the Andes (1994-2022) and continues active research collaborations across Africa and Latin America.

Yin Baoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Robotics and Controls
• Agricultural Automation
• Precision Farming
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Yin Bao is an Assistant Professor in Plant and Soil Sciences and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Delaware since 2023, previously holding the same position at Auburn University's Department of Biosystems Engineering (2019-2023). He holds a BE in Mechanical Engineering from China Agricultural University (2012) and a PhD in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering from Iowa State University (2018), followed by postdoctoral research there until 2019. His research focuses on automation technology for agriculture and forestry, leveraging robotics, machine learning, and sensing systems to develop tools for precision farming and plant phenotyping. Key areas include unmanned systems (UGVs/UAVs), spectral imaging, and AI-driven predictive models for crop and livestock management. Recent work emphasizes automated inventory systems for forest nurseries, UAV-based vegetation assessment, and machine learning applications in crop yield prediction. His publications span robotic guidance systems, root segmentation in X-ray CT scans, and equine gait analysis using deep learning. Notable projects include the Robotic Assay for Drought (RoAD) system and the 'smart canopy' sorghum initiative. Collaborative efforts involve integrating multifrequency microwave sensing and electronic nose technologies for crop quality analysis.

Richard L. Petersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Tree Physiology
• Wood Formation Science
• Forest Ecology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Richard L. Peters is a Professor and Head of the Chair of Tree Growth and Wood Physiology at the Technische Universität München (TUM) since 2024. His research focuses on tree physiology, wood formation, and climate-forest interactions. He holds a doctorate summa cum laude from the University of Basel (2018) and has conducted postdoctoral research at the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest Science (WSL) and Ghent University. His work integrates forest ecology, dendrochronology, and ecophysiology to address climate change impacts on forests. Education: B.Sc./M.Sc. in Biology at Utrecht University, Ph.D. from University of Basel (2018). Key career steps include a Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) fellowship at Ghent University and coordination of the Swiss Canopy Crane II project (2021). Research Interests: Tree water-use strategies, drought tolerance mechanisms, carbon allocation dynamics, and the physiological basis of tree growth. He leads interdisciplinary projects to monitor forest responses to environmental stress using tools like the TreeNet network. Awards: Early Postdoc Mobility Fellowship (SNSF, 2019), Doctorate summa cum laude (2018). Contributions: Authored >180 publications, co-developed the datacleanr R package for ecological data processing, and pioneered methods linking tree-ring data with climate models. His work emphasizes the need for better observational data to improve vegetation models.

Sebastian Raischمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Strategic Management
• Organizational Ambidexterity
• Artificial Intelligence in Organizations
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Sebastian Raisch is a Full Professor of Strategic Management at the Geneva School of Economics and Management (GSEM), University of Geneva, where he also serves as Director of the Executive MBA program. He is affiliated with the Institute of Management and holds a Ph.D. from the University of Geneva. His academic work is deeply rooted in understanding how organizations balance stability and change, particularly in the face of digital transformation. Research Interests: His primary areas of expertise include strategic management, organizational ambidexterity, organizational paradox, artificial intelligence in organizations, and digital transformation. His research investigates the dynamics of corporate growth and decline, strategic renewal, and the integration of human and artificial intelligence in organizational decision-making. He is especially interested in how firms navigate tensions between competing demands such as exploration and exploitation, automation and augmentation, and stability and innovation. Publications and Trends: His recent publications (2023–2025) show a strong shift toward the role of artificial intelligence in management, with a focus on hybrid human-AI systems, ethical AI, and the strategic implications of AI adoption. Earlier works center on ambidexterity, paradox theory, and corporate turnaround, establishing him as a leading scholar in these domains. Scientific Awards: Strategic Management Society’s Best PhD Paper Award Emerald Publishing Group’s Citation of Excellence Award Journal of Management’s Scholarly Impact Award Editorial and Professional Service: Sebastian Raisch serves as Associate Editor at the Academy of Management Review and sits on the editorial boards of the Academy of Management Journal and the Strategic Management Journal . He has advised numerous doctoral students and supervised research projects on organizational innovation and digital strategy, though specific names are not listed in the provided materials. He has not received explicit mention of research grants, but his extensive publication record suggests active research funding. Labs and Research Teams: While no formal lab is mentioned, Raisch leads or contributes to research initiatives within the Institute of Management at GSEM, particularly in strategic management and digital innovation. He collaborates with scholars across Europe and the U.S., including notable co-authors like J. Schad, S. Krakowski, and M. Tushman.

Michael McAlpineمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• 3D Printing
• Nanotechnology
• Biomedical Engineering
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Michael McAlpine is a Professor in the Mechanical Engineering department at the University of Minnesota . He also holds affiliations with the Biomedical Engineering and Electrical and Computer Engineering departments. His research focuses on 3D printing functional materials & devices , Nanoscale inks , Biomedical devices , Bioelectronics , and Flexible Microsystems . Research Interests : 3D Printing, Biomedical Engineering, Nanotechnology, Flexible Electronics, Microfluidics Labs : ME 361/363 Contact : mcalpine@umn.edu , (612) 626-3303, ME 117 Recent Research Trends include 3D Printed Biomedical Devices , Flexible Electronics , and Bioprinting Applications . His work spans from Spinal Organoid Formation to Programmable Drug Release Capsules . Scientific Award : Circulation Research 2020 Best Manuscript Award

• Soil Science
• Pedology
• Geomorphology
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Carol Smith is an Associate Professor in the Department of Soil & Physical Sciences at Lincoln University, New Zealand, where she serves as Head of Department since 2017. She has been an elected academic staff member of the Lincoln University Council from 2018-2022. Dr. Smith holds a PhD from the University of Aberdeen, an MSc from the University of Reading, and a BSc(Hons) from the University of Portsmouth, forming the foundation of her expertise in soil science and physical geography. Her research spans both fundamental and applied aspects of pedology. On the fundamental side, she investigates Quaternary pedology and paleoenvironmental reconstruction using loess stratigraphy, geomorphology, and micromorphology, which provides critical data for verifying future climate change predictive models. Applied research focuses on sustainable use of recycled organic matter and rehabilitation of degraded soils. She collaborates internationally on multidisciplinary projects involving paleoclimate reconstruction, paleoliquefaction, Antarctic soils, and viticulture. Dr. Smith is passionate about teaching and science communication, employing experiential learning methods to develop practical field skills in soil science through 'soil judging competitions' in New Zealand and Australia. Her research addresses UN Sustainable Development Goals including Life on Land (15), Climate Action (13), and Quality Education (4). Among her notable recognitions are the Norman H Taylor Memorial award 2020 from the New Zealand Society of Soil Science for outstanding contributions to soil science in New Zealand and Fellowship in the Royal Geographical Society, London. She serves as Associate Editor of Natural Sciences Education and was previously editor of Quaternary Australasia. Dr. Smith has supervised numerous graduate students through research-based supervision, with completed projects covering diverse topics from soil patterns in Southland to Antarctic soil ecology. She teaches advanced courses in field research, soil science, and physical landscapes, and has developed innovative approaches to teaching during the pandemic, including virtual field trips.

• Forest Ecology
• Global Change Biology
• Root Ecology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Ina Christin Meier serves as Head of Department and Head of Research Unit for Functional Forest Ecology at the University of Hamburg, within the Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences. She is affiliated with the Institute of Wood Sciences (Institut für Holzwissenschaften) in the Department of Biology, where she leads research on forest ecosystem responses to global environmental changes at Ohnhorststrasse 18, 22609 Hamburg. Dr. Meier's research focuses on the impacts of global change factors —including increasing atmospheric CO 2 concentration, summer drought, nitrogen deposition, and intensified management—on the biogeochemistry and biodiversity of temperate, boreal, Mediterranean, and global forest biomes. Her work spans functional ecology of forest trees and grasslands , interactions between roots, mycorrhizal fungi and soil , ecophysiology , and long-term changes in forest ecosystems . She has made significant contributions to understanding root carbon allocation, tropical forest responses to climate change, and the role of mycorrhizal relationships in forest ecosystems. Analysis of Dr. Meier's publication record reveals a strong emphasis on belowground ecology and global change biology , with particular attention to root systems across diverse biomes. Her research bridges plant physiology, ecosystem ecology, and climate science, often synthesizing data from multiple studies to identify broader patterns. She frequently investigates how carbon allocation to root exudates affects soil sequestration and drought response, and has developed important frameworks for understanding root trait responses to multiple global change drivers. Dr. Meier actively collaborates with international research teams across continents. Her work on Nature's Contributions to People has demonstrated that securing essential ecosystem services requires maintaining at least 20-25% semi-natural habitat in human-modified landscapes. She also investigates the chemical complexity of root exudates and their ecological significance, contributing methodological advances to this challenging area of research.

Mary K. Firestoneمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Soil Microbial Ecology
• Carbon Cycling
• Nitrogen Cycling
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Mary K. Firestone is Professor of the Graduate School in the Department of Environmental Science, Policy and Management at UC Berkeley. Her research revolutionized understanding of soil microbial processes, particularly oak regeneration techniques and microbial mediation of carbon/nitrogen cycling in terrestrial ecosystems. Firestone's work examines microbial responses to environmental change, including drought, rewetting, and warming scenarios. Her lab develops innovative methods like quantitative stable isotope probing (qSIP) to trace microbial activity in complex soil environments. Research spans grassland, rangeland, and agricultural ecosystems. Honors include election to the National Academy of Sciences (2017), Soil Ecology Society Career Achievement Award (2017), and American Geophysical Union Fellowship (2016). She holds the Betty and Isaac Barshad Chair in Soil Sciences. Current PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers in the Firestone Lab investigate viral-bacterial interactions in soil, mycorrhizal carbon transfer, and drought impacts on soil carbon persistence. Field studies at California's Hopland Research Center examine grassland responses to climate variability.

• Optimization
• Machine Learning
• Statistics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Damek Davis serves as an Associate Professor of Statistics and Data Science and Co-Academic Director of the Dual Master's Degree in Statistics at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. His academic base is the Department of Statistics and Data Science within the Wharton School, with his office located at the Academic Research Building in Philadelphia, PA. His research expertise centers on optimization theory for data science, with deep specialization in nonsmooth and stochastic optimization problems. Key focus areas include convergence analysis of first-order methods, variance reduction techniques, and theoretical guarantees for algorithms in nonconvex settings. His work bridges mathematical rigor with practical applications in machine learning and statistical inference, particularly in developing efficient computational frameworks for large-scale data analysis. Analysis of his 2022-2024 publications reveals dominant themes in optimization for modern data challenges: nonsmooth stochastic approximation, linear convergence under sharpness conditions, and global optimality in mixture models. His research consistently appears in premier venues across optimization (Mathematical Programming, SIAM Journal), statistics (The Annals of Statistics), and machine learning (IEEE Transactions), demonstrating cross-disciplinary impact in both theoretical foundations and computational methodologies.

Tracey Gallowayمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Indigenous health
• circumpolar populations
• nutrition transition
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Tracey Galloway is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM), where she conducts critical research on Indigenous health disparities and policy interventions in northern Canada. Her work bridges medical anthropology, public health, and community-based participatory research to address systemic inequities affecting circumpolar populations. Education: PhD, McMaster University, 2008 MA (institution unspecified) BA (institution unspecified) BScN (institution unspecified) Dr. Galloway's research program centers on chronic disease risk assessment and health system improvement in Indigenous communities, with specific expertise in nutrition transition, food security, child growth patterns, and public health policy evaluation. She examines the impact of federal programs like Nutrition North Canada while developing community-led solutions for health equity. Her methodological approach combines quantitative analysis of health outcomes with qualitative community engagement, emphasizing Indigenous research sovereignty and decolonizing methodologies. Her publication record reveals consistent thematic focus across 15 recent articles, demonstrating interdisciplinary collaboration between anthropology, epidemiology, and health economics. Key trends include rigorous evaluation of colonial impacts on Indigenous food systems, innovative analysis of subsidy program effectiveness, and centering Indigenous patient experiences in healthcare design. Her work consistently prioritizes community-defined research questions and actionable policy recommendations. Dr. Galloway actively mentors graduate students including Darci Belmore, Carly Checholik, Neda Maki, and Hiliary Monteith, guiding research on Indigenous health determinants and policy interventions. While specific grant details aren't publicly enumerated, her collaborative projects involve partnerships with Indigenous communities across Northern Canada and interdisciplinary teams addressing complex health system challenges. She maintains strong community partnerships for her applied research, particularly in Nunavut and Northwestern Ontario, working directly with Anishinabeck and Inuit communities to translate findings into culturally safe health initiatives and policy reforms that address the root causes of health inequities.

Nathan Nunnمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Political Economy
• Economic History
• Economic Development
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Nathan Nunn is a Professor at the Vancouver School of Economics at the University of British Columbia. He holds a Canada Research Chair in cultural economics and is affiliated with multiple prestigious research organizations including the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR), the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), and BREAD. His office is located in the Iona Building 172 at UBC. Professor Nunn's primary research interests span political economy, economic history, economic development, cultural economics, and international trade. His work focuses on the historical and dynamic processes of economic development, particularly examining how institutions and cultures evolve across societies. He has published extensively on historical factors crucial for economic development, including distrust, gender norms, religiosity, conflict, immigration, state formation, and support for democracy. His contemporary research examines the effects of Fair Trade certification, CIA interventions during the Cold War, foreign aid, school construction, climate shocks, and trade policies, with particular emphasis on how local context influences development policy effectiveness. Nunn's recent publications reveal a strong focus on the relationship between culture, institutions, and economic outcomes. His work increasingly examines how zero-sum thinking affects economic behavior and political divides, the persistence of traditional religious beliefs in Africa, and the historical roots of contemporary economic phenomena. His publications frequently appear in top economics journals including the Quarterly Journal of Economics, Econometrica, American Economic Review, and Science. His scientific contributions have been recognized through fellowships and editorial positions, including serving as an editor at the Quarterly Journal of Economics. He has advised numerous PhD students who have gone on to faculty positions at leading universities worldwide. Professor Nunn actively disseminates his research through various media channels, including podcasts, online courses, and public lectures. His teaching includes courses on economic history, development economics, and political economy, with a particular focus on how historical perspectives inform contemporary economic issues.

• Climate Change Ecosystem Interactions
• Plant Ecophysiology
• Ecosystem Dynamics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Hugo de Boer is a Professor at the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development , Faculty of Geosciences, Utrecht University. He serves as scientific lead for the Delta Climate Center in Vlissingen and coordinates MSc programs in Water Science and Management and Water Management for Climate Adaptation . His research explores climate-ecosystem interactions, focusing on plant ecophysiology, ecosystem dynamics, and nature-inclusive climate adaptation in deltas. Research Themes: Future Deltas, Pathways to Sustainability, Integrative Bioinformatics Projects: LEMONTREE, CloudRoots, 'From losers to winners' (ancient plant lineages under elevated CO2) Teaching Expertise: System thinking for sustainability, quantitative statistics, plant ecophysiology Research Trends emphasize interdisciplinary approaches to climate change impacts on ecosystems, with publications spanning plant-cloud processes, CO2 acclimation, and eco-evolutionary optimality models. His work bridges biogeochemistry, land-atmosphere interactions, and sustainable development frameworks. Projects & Collaborations include experimental studies on ancient plant lineages (Equisetum) and integrative field campaigns in Amazon and temperate forests. He contributes to modeling climate-vegetation feedbacks, pesticide emission scenarios, and social-ecological system transitions.

Jonathan Conwayمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Plant-microbe interactions
• Biomolecular engineering
• Systems biology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jonathan Conway is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Princeton University and an associated faculty member of the High Meadows Environmental Institute (HMEI). He leads the Conway Lab, which focuses on engineering plant-microbe interactions for applications in bioagriculture, bioenergy, and biochemical industries. Education: B.S. Chemical Engineering, University of Notre Dame (2011) M.S. Chemical Engineering, North Carolina State University (2013) Ph.D. Chemical Engineering, North Carolina State University (2017) Postdoctoral Fellow, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill & Howard Hughes Medical Institute (2017-2021) Research Interests: The Conway Lab develops genetic engineering approaches for non-model bacteria at plant-microbe interfaces. Key research areas include: chemical signaling between plants and microbes, microbiome impacts on plant immunity, environmental stress responses in agricultural systems, and enzymatic degradation of lignocellulosic biomass using thermophilic bacteria. The lab employs bacterial genetics, systems biology, and biomolecular engineering to create technologies for sustainable bioindustries. Publication Trends: Recent work demonstrates strong emphasis on molecular mechanisms of plant-microbe communication (2020-2024), enzyme characterization in biomass degradation (2024-2025), and development of synthetic microbial communities for climate resilience (2024). Earlier research focused on extremophile enzymology and metabolic engineering (2012-2019). Student Advising: Currently mentors 4 graduate students and 8 undergraduates. Alumni include 9 former advisees who graduated between 2022-2024. The lab actively recruits students through Princeton's Chemical Engineering graduate program and undergraduate research initiatives. Laboratory: The Conway Lab develops microfluidic systems for root microbiome studies and genetic tools for engineering plant-associated bacteria. Current projects include designing thermophilic microbial consortia for consolidated bioprocessing and characterizing bacterial immune evasion strategies.

Markus Schwarzländerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Plant Mitochondrial Physiology
• Redox Biology
• Biosensor Development
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Markus Schwarzländer leads the Arbeitsgruppe for Plant Energy Biology at the Institute for Plant Biology and Biotechnology (WWU Münster) . His research focuses on mitochondrial physiology, redox signaling, and biosensor development in Arabidopsis thaliana and other plant species, integrating molecular biology with systems-level analyses to understand energy regulation. Key Research Areas: Mitochondrial-NAD(P)H dynamics Redox-regulated signaling networks Organelle communication Stress-adaptive metabolism Recent work highlights Golgi-localized mitochondrial uncoupling proteins , chloroplast-mitochondria redox coupling , and mitochondrial calcium uniporter function . His group employs cutting-edge fluorescent biosensors and proteomic approaches to dissect energy physiology. Students benefit from hands-on training in bioimaging , metabolic modeling , and organelle biology through iMoPLANT and Life Sciences programs. Scientific Awards: DAAD Fellowship (2019) As an active member of the Faculty of Biology , he collaborates with international institutions including University of São Paulo , CEA France , and Siberian Institute of Plant Physiology , while maintaining a robust publication record in top journals like Plant Cell and Nature . His teaching emphasizes integrative plant sciences and advanced biosensing techniques for B.Sc. and M.Sc. students.

Giorgis Petridisمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Arithmetic Combinatorics
• Combinatorial Geometry
• Number Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Giorgis Petridis is an Associate Professor at the University of Georgia, specializing in arithmetic combinatorics, a field rooted in combinatorial number theory with modern extensions into discrete analysis and finite field geometry. Born in Athens, Greece, he earned his PhD from the University of Cambridge under Tim Gowers and held a Visiting Assistant Professor position at the University of Rochester. He serves as an editor for Combinatorial Theory and is affiliated with the Number Theory and Arithmetic Geometry group, particularly its additive combinatorics and discrete analysis subgroup. Doctor of Philosophy (2011), University of Cambridge Certificate of Advanced Studies in Mathematics (2002), St John’s College, Cambridge BA (Hons) in Mathematics (2001), St John’s College, Cambridge His research focuses on additive combinatorics, exploring sumset estimates, polynomial configurations in prime lattices, and geometric incidence problems over finite fields. He investigates combinatorial geometry, including pinned distance problems and bisector arrangements, while also contributing to exponential sum bounds and expander graph theory. His work bridges theoretical mathematics with applications in pseudorandomness and discrete geometry. Recent publications highlight trends in finite field analysis, with 6 of 15 articles addressing arithmetic structures in prime-order fields. Key keywords include Combinatorics , Number Theory , and Finite Fields , with sub-fields spanning polynomial configurations, energy bounds, and geometric combinatorics. Scientific awards include the Creative Research Medal (2024) from the University of Georgia for mid-career research impact. Grants from the Simons Foundation (MPS-TSM-00007816) and multiple NSF DMS Awards (2054214, 1723016, 1500984, 1804049) support his work on discrete analysis and conferences. He co-advises five PhD students and has supervised multiple Master’s theses on topics like point-plane incidences and additive energy. Outreach includes leading high school math teams, organizing discrete analysis sessions, and contributing to public science communication guides.