جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Political Communication
• Public Opinion
• Media Effects
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jonathan M Ladd is an Associate Professor at Georgetown University with dual appointments in the McCourt School of Public Policy and the Department of Government. He is affiliated with the Massive Data Institute and the Lab for Globalization and Shared Prosperity, and serves as a faculty adviser to the Institute of Politics and Public Service. His research centers on political communication, media effects, and public opinion, particularly focusing on how Americans perceive the media, the impact of digital platforms on political knowledge and well-being, and the dynamics of party polarization. His work combines survey data, experimental methods, and analysis of media content to understand democratic engagement and institutional trust. The recent articles highlight a consistent trajectory in his scholarship: examining the role of news and social media in shaping political attitudes, trust in institutions, and electoral behavior. His publications span topics from Facebook's dual impact on political awareness and mental health to the evolution of gender gaps in partisan alignment, reflecting a deep engagement with contemporary challenges in American democracy. His major awards include: Goldsmith Book Prize from Harvard’s Shorenstein Center on the Press, Politics and Public Policy McGannon Award for Social and Ethical Relevance in Communications Policy Research Ladd leads the American Institutional Confidence Poll, a longitudinal panel survey conducted in 2018, 2021, and 2023, which tracks public trust in key democratic institutions. He currently serves on the Task Force on 2024 Pre-Election Polling of the American Association for Public Opinion Research. He has previously served on the Executive Council of the Elections, Public Opinion and Voting Behavior section of the American Political Science Association and was a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. His research is conducted through key centers at Georgetown, including the Massive Data Institute and the Lab for Globalization and Shared Prosperity, where he contributes to interdisciplinary projects on democracy, data, and policy.

Kenji Maillardمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Programming Languages
• Proof Assistants
• Formal Methods
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Kenji Maillard is a junior researcher (Inria Starting Faculty Position) at Inria Rennes, affiliated with the Gallinette team and LS2N at Université de Nantes, France. He has been in this role since December 2022, following a postdoctoral fellowship in the same group under Nicolas Tabareau and Éric Tanter. PhD: ENS Ulm and Inria Paris (2019) Supervisor: Cătălin Hrițcu Thesis: Principles of Program Verification For Arbitrary Monadic Effects Kenji's research lies at the intersection of computer science and mathematics, focusing on programming languages, proof assistants, and formal methods. His work spans the metatheory of dependent type systems—leveraging category theory, homotopy theory, and model theory—as well as their verified implementation in proof assistants like Coq. He is particularly interested in gradual typing for dependent types, logical modularity, and the formalization of mathematical reasoning. His recent publications reflect a consistent focus on advancing type theory and verification frameworks. Key themes include gradualization of the Calculus of Inductive Constructions, indexed inductive types, sort polymorphism, and the integration of logical and computational principles in proof assistants. These works contribute to making formal verification more scalable and accessible. Kenji is an active contributor to the programming languages community, serving on program committees for POPL, ICFP, CPP, and other top-tier venues. He advocates for open access in academic publishing and maintains a strong public presence through his website, GitHub, and presentations. Member, POPL Program Committee (2026) PC Member, ICFP, OOPSLA, CPP, CoqPL Artifact Evaluation Committee, PLDI, POPL He has collaborated extensively with researchers such as Meven Lennon-Bertrand, Nicolas Tabareau, Éric Tanter, and others. His work is primarily conducted within the Gallinette team at Inria, which focuses on the foundations and applications of proof assistants and type theory.

Jeppe Fjeldgaard Qvistمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Migration Studies
• Ethnic Segregation
• Social Integration
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jeppe Fjeldgaard Qvist is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Aalborg University's Department of Politics and Society within the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. His research is affiliated with the Centre for Comparative Welfare Studies (CCWS) and the MASSHINE MIX - Center for Displacement, Migration and Integration. Dr. Qvist specializes in migration studies and ethnic segregation with particular focus on educational contexts. His research examines how Denmark's free-choice school system interacts with residential patterns to produce ethnic segregation, and how early exposure to diversity impacts long-term social integration outcomes. His methodological approach combines quantitative analysis of large-scale datasets with theoretical frameworks from sociology and political science. His recent publications (2023-2025) reveal consistent thematic focus on structural drivers of segregation and pathways to social cohesion. The works demonstrate sophisticated analysis of how school choice mechanisms, residential sorting, and policy frameworks collectively shape integration patterns in Danish society, with implications for European migration policy more broadly. Dr. Qvist actively contributes to major research initiatives including the DIREK project (2024-2027) examining diversity in leadership structures and workforce composition, and previously served as Principal Investigator for the PhD project 'Intense migrant-native exposure in schools and its consequences' (2021-2023). He regularly engages with public discourse through media contributions, including the 2025 debate 'En befolkning blander sig' addressing contact between majority populations and ethnic minorities in Denmark.

Raphaël Parchetمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Fiscal Federalism
• Tax Competition
• Regional Economics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Raphaël Parchet is a Full Professor of Microeconomics at the Faculty of Economic Sciences, Università della Svizzera italiana (USI), affiliated with the Institute of Political Economy (IdEP) and the Institute for Economic Research (IRE). He also serves as Director of the Center for Federalism (CF), a research hub promoting fiscal federalism and public economics. His work bridges theoretical and empirical analysis in decentralized economic systems. PhD in Economics, University of Lausanne (2012) Postdoctoral Research, University of Basel and University of Lausanne (2012–2013) Joined USI in 2013 Raphaël Parchet’s research focuses on fiscal federalism, tax competition, regional economics, and public economics. He investigates how decentralized tax systems affect household behavior, firm location, and intergovernmental competition. His work combines spatial economic models with rich empirical datasets to assess the redistributive effects of local taxation, the role of culture in tax policy, and the impact of infrastructure on regional development. He has made significant contributions to understanding how tax competition shapes public finance in federal systems like Switzerland. His recent publications span topics such as local tax incidence, corporate tax competition, spatial sorting, and the capitalization of public policies into housing markets. The articles show a strong trend toward interdisciplinary empirical economics, integrating insights from urban economics, cultural economics, and labor economics. He frequently collaborates with leading scholars such as Marius Brülhart, Kurt Schmidheiny, and Frédéric Robert-Nicoud. His research has been recognized with several international awards, particularly for his work on tax competition. Notable honors include: Multiple international awards for research on tax competition Parchet has secured major research funding from the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), including multiple Sinergia projects and NRP 77 grants. He has advised or collaborated on projects related to industrialization, financialization, digital transformation, and fiscal decentralization. As Director of the Center for Federalism, he leads a broad research network that organizes workshops and disseminates findings to both academic and policy audiences. The center benefits from support by the Swiss National Bank. He is actively involved in research leadership, directing large collaborative projects and mentoring junior researchers. His lab, the Center for Federalism, fosters interdisciplinary research on fiscal decentralization and maintains an international network of scholars.

• Nanomaterials
• Nanomechanics
• Magnetism
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jordi Sort Viñas is an ICREA Researcher in the Department of Physics at the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), leading the Group of Smart Nanoengineered Materials, Nanomechanics and Nanomagnetism (Gnm3). He holds a Ph.D. from UAB (2002), specializing in magnetic materials and nanotechnology. His research focuses on advanced functional materials, particularly magneto-ionic systems, nanomaterials for energy storage, and magnetic nanomaterials with voltage-tunable properties. Active in multidisciplinary projects since 2001, he has secured over 29 grants including ERC Advanced Grants and EU-funded initiatives like REMINDS (2023-2028) and SECURE-FLEXIMAG (2025-2026). His work addresses global challenges in data security, sustainable energy, and materials innovation, contributing to UN SDGs through advanced material development. With 390+ publications (h-index 61, 13,948 citations), his research spans smart materials, magnetic multilayers, and defect engineering in nanomaterials. He supervises 35+ students and collaborates internationally on projects like GREENS (2025-2029) and NICKEFFECT (2022-2026), advancing applications in renewable energy and digital storage technologies.

Melinda Speersمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS)
• Microfluidics
• Point-of-Care Diagnostics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Melinda Speers is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the Case School of Engineering, Case Western Reserve University. Her research focuses on developing lab-on-a-chip devices to address critical health challenges in cancer, global health, and biological modeling. Her work integrates Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS), microfluidics, and organ-on-a-chip technologies for point-of-care diagnostics and biomedical applications. Her research interests include MEMS, microfluidics, point-of-care diagnostics, and organ-on-a-chip systems. These technologies enable precise manipulation of fluids and particles at microscales, with applications in disease diagnostics and biological modeling. Her publications highlight innovations in electrostatic actuators, microfluidic particle sorting, and biomedical MEMS devices. Dr. Speers' articles reflect a focus on actuator dynamics, microfluidic bifurcations, and biomedical MEMS integration, demonstrating her expertise in both mechanical engineering and biomedical applications. While no awards or grants are explicitly mentioned, her research contributions span from foundational actuator design to applied diagnostic platforms. She leads efforts in designing lab-on-a-chip systems that bridge engineering and healthcare, with potential for global health impact.

• VLSI Design
• AI/ML Processor Design
• Secure Computer Architecture
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Abbas A. Fairouz is an Assistant Professor in the Computer Engineering Department at Kuwait University. He holds a PhD from Texas A&M University (2019) and BS/MS degrees from Kuwait University (2006/2011). He previously served as a system engineer at Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity & Water (2006–2014) and as a part-time faculty member at PAAET's Higher Institute of Telecommunication and Navigation (2008–2010). Affiliations: Academic Visitor at University of Oxford (OSCAR Research Group) Research Focus: VLSI design, AI/ML processor architecture, secure computer systems, microarchitecture optimization, and FPGA-based acceleration. His current projects include hardware-based sorting networks, privacy-preserving instant messaging systems, and chiplet-based secure architectures. He has received the President of Kuwait Award (2012) and was a best paper nominee at GLSVLSI'17. His work spans hardware-software co-design for cryptographic accelerators, special function units (SFUs), and low-power NoC routers. Collaborations include the Oxford Secure Computer Architecture Research (OSCAR) group.

James Sturmمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Microelectronics
• Macroelectronics
• VLSI Technology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

James C. Sturm is the Stephen R. Forrest Professor of Electrical Engineering and Associated Faculty at the Princeton Materials Institute. He leads the Sturm Lab, focusing on materials, processing, and devices for microelectronics and macroelectronics. His work spans silicon-based heterojunctions, three-dimensional integration, and large-area electronics for flexible displays and biomedical applications. He holds a B.S.E. from Princeton University and a Ph.D. from Stanford University. His research bridges nanoscale device scaling and low-cost, large-area manufacturing technologies for organic semiconductors and TFTs. Key research areas include VLSI scaling, optoelectronics, and applications of zinc-oxide thin-film transistors (ZnO TFTs) for GHz circuits. He has pioneered methods for microfluidic cell processing and structural health monitoring using sensing sheets. His lab develops soft robotics and hybrid LAE-CMOS systems for tactile sensing skins. Education: Ph.D., Stanford University, 1985 M.S.E.E., Stanford University, 1981 B.S.E., Electrical Engineering (Engineering Physics), Princeton University, 1979 His publications highlight breakthroughs in GHz-frequency electronics, piezoelectric robotics, and large-area RFID systems. Awards include the IEEE Fellowship and Princeton’s President’s Distinguished Teaching Award. He advises students in microelectronics, macroelectronics, and biomedical engineering. Recent work integrates AI with large-area electronics for smart spaces and explores drug gradient effects on cancer cell evolution. The Sturm Lab collaborates on projects like the 'evolution accelerator' for real-time cancer cell observation and 3D semiconductor integration with industrial FDSOI platforms.

Sonja Grünمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Computational Neuroscience
• Neural Networks
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Sonja Grün is a Professor and Director of the Computational and Systems Neuroscience division (IAS-6) and the JARA-Institute Brain structure-function relationships (INM-10) at Forschungszentrum Jülich. She leads the Statistical Neuroscience research group, focusing on cell assemblies, dynamical neuronal interactions in cortex, higher-order correlation analysis, and reproducible workflows. Her work bridges experimental and computational approaches to understand neural coding and network dynamics. Key contributions include methodologies for spike pattern detection (e.g., SPADE) and tools for data curation (UnitRefine). She actively develops neuroinformatics standards (e.g., Neuroelectrophysiology Analysis Ontology) and promotes reproducible research through provenance tracking initiatives like NFDI-Neuro. Her research spans motor cortex activity, visual processing, and model validation frameworks. Research interests emphasize spatio-temporal spike patterns, cortical network models, and artifact detection in high-density recordings. She collaborates on projects integrating electrophysiological data with computational simulations (e.g., NEST) and brain wave analysis (Cobrawap). Current efforts address challenges in data sharing, artifact removal, and scalable analysis pipelines for heterogeneous datasets.

• Agricultural Economics
• Environmental Economics
• Sustainable Development
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Privatdozent Dr. Ulrich Morawetz is a Senior Lecturer at the Institute for Sustainable Economic Development within the Department of Economic and Social Sciences at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna. He holds a doctorate in Natural Resources and Life Sciences (2011) and a degree in Economics from the University of Vienna (2004). His work focuses on agricultural economics, environmental economics, and sustainable development, with significant contributions to climate change adaptation, policy evaluation, and consumer behavior in agrarian markets.

Yasemin Soysalمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Global Sociology
• Citizenship Studies
• Nation-State
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Yasemin Soysal serves as Research Professor of Global Sociology at the WZB Berlin Social Science Center and University Professor at the Free University of Berlin, where she also holds the position of Deputy Co-director and leading Principal Investigator for the SCRIPTS Cluster of Excellence. Her academic career spans prestigious institutions including Stanford University (PhD), Harvard University, and the University of Essex. Soysal's research centers on global sociological perspectives examining nation-state evolution and citizenship reconfigurations, with particular focus on how global cultural frameworks diffuse, manifest contradictions, and face contestation. Her work integrates institutional analysis with transnational dynamics, exploring themes like agentic individualism, meritocratic citizenship, and the interplay between global forces and local enactments across diverse contexts including Europe, China, and the Philippines. Recent publications reveal three dominant research trajectories: climate skepticism within populist movements, transnational educational mobility patterns, and the evolving architecture of citizenship in liberal democracies. Her 2020-2025 work demonstrates methodological sophistication through multi-sited comparative designs and mixed-method approaches, consistently challenging conventional understandings of globalization's impact on social institutions. Her scholarly recognition includes: German Marshall Fund Fellowship National Academy of Education Membership National Endowment for the Humanities Award Jean Monnet EUI Fellowship Wissenschaftskolleg Berlin Fellowship Niklas Luhmann Distinguished Professorship at Bielefeld University Soysal directs major international research initiatives funded by the British Academy, UK Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), German Research Foundation (DFG), and Chinese National Science Foundation (CNSF). Her current projects include 'The Future of Liberal Citizenship' (2022-), 'Ecology of Individuals’ Disposition for Climate Change Populism' (2022-2025), and 'Science Contestations' (2024-), reflecting her leadership in securing competitive transnational funding. As Deputy Co-director of the SCRIPTS Cluster of Excellence at Freie Universität Berlin, she leads interdisciplinary teams investigating challenges to liberal democracy through comparative analysis of global protest movements, citizenship transformations, and institutional resilience across 15+ countries, with strong collaborative networks in East Asia and Europe.

Harald Lukschمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Neuroethology
• Computational Neuroscience
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Harald Luksch is a faculty member at the Department of Zoology , Technical University of Munich , and has led the Leonardo da Vinci Center for Bionics since 2018. He previously served as Dean of Biosciences (2016–2018), Vice-Speaker of the Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience (2012–2017), and Department Speaker for Animal Sciences (2010–2016) at TU Munich. Education: Diplomarbeit (1989) at University of Bonn , conducted at University of Cologne under Prof. Walkowiak Dissertation (1990–1994) at University of Cologne on auditory midbrain neuroanatomy/physiology of Discoglossus pictus Habilitation (2002) at RWTH Aachen for Zoology Research Interests focus on: Cellular Mechanisms: Understanding information processing in neurons via whole-cell patch clamping, electrostimulation, and in vitro brain slice physiology, primarily in the vertebrate optic tectum of birds. Feedback Loops: Studying tectal-isthmic circuits as winner-takes-all systems, using in vitro analysis to dissect molecular factors like R-Cadherin in embryonic development. Multimodal Interactions: Examining how auditory, somatosensory, and infrared afferents align with visual maps in the optic tectum, with implications for error signaling in sensory calibration. Developmental Neuroscience: Investigating neuronal network formation in precocial species (e.g., chickens) through cell culture techniques , magnetic cell sorting , and biohybrid circuits . Article Trends reveal expertise in neuronal connectivity (tectum, isthmus), sensory integration (visual-auditory, echo-acoustic flow), and developmental neurobiology (R-Cadherin, CARTp localization, multimodal calibration). Techniques span intracellular recording , optical imaging , uncaging experiments , and embryonic manipulations . Scientific Affiliations include memberships in the Society for Neuroscience , International Society for Neuroethology , FENS , and V-BIO . Collaborations span institutions like University of California, San Diego , RWTH Aachen , and University of Bremen . Labs/Teams are embedded in the Chair of Zoology at TU Munich, with methodological focus on neuronal tracing , patch-clamp physiology , and developmental studies . Current projects include in-vivo electrophysiology in behaving animals, optical imaging of isthmic feedback, and uncaging experiments for synaptic analysis.

Stefan Semrauمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cell-fate Decision-making
• Single-cell Transcriptomics
• Stem Cell Biology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Stefan Semrau is an Associate Professor at the Leiden Institute of Physics (LION) within the Faculty of Science at Leiden University . His research focuses on quantitative single-cell biology, particularly studying cell-fate decision-making using embryonic stem cells as a model system. Develops single-cell RNA-seq and single-molecule FISH methods Applies machine learning and mathematical modeling to decode stem cell differentiation Investigates interplay of epigenetics, cell cycle, and signaling molecules His work addresses both fundamental biological dynamics and applications in regenerative medicine and cancer stem cell eradication . Recent publications emphasize single-cell transcriptomics and gene fusion quantification . The Semrau Lab maintains collaborations across disciplines and develops tools like fuseFISH for cancer research. Scientific Awards FOM-Projectruimte Grant (2016) for stem cell dynamics research Advising & Collaborations Current advisees include PhD students studying retinoic acid-induced differentiation and lineage priming. The lab integrates computational and experimental approaches through partnerships with biotech and physics teams.

• Robotics
• Mechanical Systems
• Aerospace Engineering
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Laura Salamina is a Fixed-Term Assistant Professor at the Politecnico di Torino within the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (DIMEAS) . Her work bridges robotics, mechanical design, and aerospace applications, with a focus on inflatable structures and human-robot collaboration. Research Groups: Mechatronics and Servosystems Teaching: Digital Twins for Mechanical Systems Prognostics, Product Components (Materials and Design) Her research explores robotics for planetary exploration , collaborative manipulation , and digital twin technologies . Recent work includes inflatable robotic arms for space debris removal, spherical planetary rovers, and safety frameworks for industrial robotics. Publications highlight interdisciplinary applications in aerospace, recycling, and energy systems. Key trends in her publications include: Inflatable deployable/retractable structures for aerospace Human-robot collaboration in industrial settings Digital twins for predictive maintenance and leak detection Gyroscopic control systems for planetary rovers Labs/Teams: Active member of the Mechatronics and Servosystems research group.

• Digital Twins
• Complex System Simulation
• Virtual Reality
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Saleh Abdel-Afou Alaliyat is an Associate Professor in Computer Science at the Department of ICT and Natural Sciences, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering. He leads the Sustainable Digital Transformation (SDT) R&D Lab. Research Interests: Dr. Alaliyat's work focuses on Digital twin architecture, simulation, and visualization in offshore energy and urban sustainability Artificial intelligence, particularly deep learning, swarm intelligence, and optimization algorithms Virtual worlds, 3D environments, and human-computer interaction Agent-based modeling for environmental and aquaculture systems Computer vision and information security applications Publications: His recent work (2022-2024) emphasizes predictive digital twins for wind energy, smart city applications, computer vision for litter detection, and AI-driven curriculum development. Earlier works (2013-2019) explore agent-based modeling for disease dynamics in aquaculture and swarm optimization algorithms. Teaching: He teaches courses in Game Development, Information Security, Computer Graphics, and Swarm Intelligence at both bachelor's and master's levels. Outreach: He has delivered lectures at international conferences like ECMS 2022 and IEEE ICMSAO 2019.