جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Heather O'Brienمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• User Engagement
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Information Retrieval
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Heather O'Brien is a Professor at the School of Information , University of British Columbia, specializing in user engagement with digital technologies , information retrieval , and knowledge exchange . Her work bridges human-computer interaction and health informatics through projects like the User Engagement Scale (UES) and the PolarUs app for bipolar disorder management. Education: MLIS and PhD from Dalhousie University Research: Focuses on engagement theory, digital health, and university-community knowledge exchange Her STOREE project (SSHRC-funded) develops frameworks for open scholarship and community-centered metadata practices. She co-developed the internationally adopted UES tool for measuring technology engagement, translated into French, German, Italian, and Portuguese . Scientific Awards: 2022 ASIS&T Research in Information Science Award 2018 ASIS&T SIG USE Best Paper Award Professor O'Brien mentors graduate students in information behavior and digital health while leading interdisciplinary collaborations with institutions like CREST.BD and BC Centre on Substance Use .

Chiara Longoniمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Artificial Intelligence
• Consumer Behavior
• Sustainability
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Chiara Longoni is an Associate Professor in the Department of Marketing at Bocconi University in Milan, Italy. Her interdisciplinary research examines consumer responses to artificial intelligence applications in healthcare, government services, and sustainability, as well as drivers of societal well-being. She has received multiple scientific awards including the 2023 MSI Young Scholar award and 2022 Journal of Consumer Research Best Article Award. Ph.D. in Marketing from New York University’s Stern School of Business M.S. (summa cum laude) from Bocconi University M.A. (Honors) in Psychology from NYU M.Phil. in Marketing from NYU Stern Her research spans two primary domains: AI Adoption: Investigates psychological responses to artificial intelligence in healthcare, recommendation systems, and governance. Sustainability: Analyzes behavior change mechanisms and climate action drivers through global interventions involving 63 countries. Key publication venues include Journal of Consumer Research , Journal of Marketing , Nature Human Behavior , and Science Advances . Current editorial roles as Associate Editor for the Journal of Consumer Research and reviewer for top journals across marketing, management, and medicine.

Niklas Mattsson-Carlgrenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Alzheimer's Disease
• Neurodegenerative Diseases
• Tau Pathology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Niklas Mattsson-Carlgren serves as an Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer at Lund University's Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences. He holds multiple significant roles including Deputy Research Team Manager and Principal Investigator for several major research projects. His affiliations extend to the Wallenberg Centre for Molecular Medicine (WCMM), LU Profile Area: Proactive Ageing, and MultiPark: Multidisciplinary Research Focused on Parkinson's Disease. Dr. Mattsson-Carlgren's research primarily focuses on Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative conditions, with additional work on acute brain injuries such as those following cardiac arrest. His expertise spans neurochemistry, including the regulation of pain and sleep. He employs biochemical measurements, neuroimaging, and cognitive testing to study disease processes in vivo across the spectrum from preclinical disease to advanced dementia. His work aims to improve diagnostic and prognostic methods in clinical practice, enhance clinical trial design for novel therapies, and deepen understanding of disease mechanisms. His recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on plasma biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease detection and monitoring, with particular focus on tau and amyloid pathology. The research shows increasing integration of machine learning approaches with traditional biomarker analysis, reflecting a trend toward more sophisticated diagnostic tools that combine multiple data sources for improved accuracy in predicting disease progression. As Principal Investigator for multiple significant projects including 'Longitudinal plasma biomarkers, cognitive data and amyloid PET to improve early prevention of Alzheimer's disease' and 'Validation of an MTBR tau immunoassay for CSF and plasma,' he leads substantial research efforts funded by organizations including Familjen Rönströms stiftelse, Eli Lilly and Company, and the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation. He also serves as supervisor for PhD students, notably for 'Studies of induced neuronal cells in Alzheimer's disease.' Dr. Mattsson-Carlgren is actively involved in the neuroscience community, serving on the program committee for Neuroscience Day 2025. His research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and wellbeing. His work has gained significant attention, with multiple papers being picked up by news outlets and referenced across social media platforms including X (Twitter) and Bluesky.

• Ecology
• Environmental Science
• Geographic Information Systems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Veronica Frans is a Stanford Science Fellow at Stanford University and a sixth-year PhD Candidate in Fisheries & Wildlife and Ecology, Evolutionary Biology & Behavior at Michigan State University (MSU). She is affiliated with MSU’s Center for Systems Integration and Sustainability (CSIS), the Klausmeier-Litchman lab at Kellogg Biological Station, and holds certifications in Community Engaged Scholarship and Spatial Ecology. Her research focuses on human influence on species distributions, integrating ecological modeling, GIS, and community outreach. BS/BA in Environmental Sciences and French from Messiah College MSc in International Nature Conservation from Goettingen University Her research spans ecology, conservation biology, and sustainability, emphasizing human-nature interactions through metacoupling, telecoupling, and stakeholder collaboration. She has conducted fieldwork in Alaska, Hong Kong, and the Falkland Islands, leveraging local knowledge to address global conservation challenges. Recent publications highlight her expertise in species distribution modeling, sustainability tool development (e.g., seesus, SDGdetector), and conservation policy analysis. Articles frequently explore metacoupling, anthropogenic impacts, and marine ecosystem dynamics, with applications in deforestation, biodiversity, and SDG implementation. NSF GRFP Fellow University Enrichment Fellow Outstanding Paper in Landscape Ecology Award Veronica collaborates with the Klausmeier-Litchman lab at MSU’s Kellogg Biological Station and works under Dr. Jianguo (Jack) Liu at CSIS. Her work bridges marine environments, stakeholder engagement, and global sustainability through interdisciplinary research and community-based conservation.

• Civil Engineering
• Geomatics
• Construction Informatics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jörg Blankenbach holds the Chair of Construction Informatics and Geoinformation Systems at RWTH Aachen University's Geodetic Institute. His research focuses on the integration of digital technologies in civil engineering and geospatial systems. Current affiliations include: Chair of Construction Informatics and Geoinformation Systems, RWTH Aachen University Geodetic Institute, RWTH Aachen University Research interests span digital construction management, geospatial data modeling, BIM-GIS integration, and smart infrastructure systems.

Jieh Hsiangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Automated Reasoning
• Programming Language Logic
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jieh Hsiang is a Distinguished Professor at National Taiwan University , with affiliations in the Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering, the Digital Archives and Automatic Inference Laboratory, and the Digital Humanities Research Center. He holds concurrent roles at the Institute of Information Science, Academia Sinica, and the Higher Education Research & Development Office, National Taiwan University. Education PhD in Computer Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1979–1982) BS in Mathematics, National Taiwan University (1972–1976) Research Interests Hsiang's work spans automated reasoning , digital libraries , digital humanities , and information retrieval . His research focuses on integrating computational methods with cultural heritage preservation , particularly through tools like DocuSky and databases such as the Taiwan Historical Digital Library . He explores AI applications in patent analysis , historical text mining , and semantic relationships in legal documents . Recent Trends in Publications His recent articles highlight advancements in BERT and GPT-2 fine-tuning for patent classification , LARGE language models for legal automation , and GIS-based analysis of historical archives . Themes include digital preservation , AI-driven legal text analysis , and cross-disciplinary computational tools for humanities scholars. Scientific Awards 2019 Ministry of Science and Technology Distinguished Research Fellow 2009 National Taiwan University Outstanding In-House Service Award 2008 Chinese Library Association Special Contribution Award 2006 IEEE Test-of-Time Award 1997 & 1999 National Science Council Outstanding Research Award 1997 Ministry of Education Outstanding Industrial-Academic Collaboration Award 1998–2001 Founder and First Chair of IFIP WG1.6 Labs and Collaborations Hsiang leads the Digital Archive and Automatic Inference Laboratory , developing platforms like DocuSky for digital humanities, Taiwan Historical Digital Library , and QGIS Cloud Maps for spatial analysis. His team collaborates internationally on projects involving historical document digitization , patent automation , and cross-domain knowledge integration .

Joseph Trainorمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Disaster Science
• Emergency Management
• Risk Perception
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Joseph Trainor is the Interim Dean and Professor at the Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy and Administration, University of Delaware. He is a core faculty member of the Disaster Research Center, renowned for expertise in Disaster Science and Emergency Management. His research integrates behavioral and organizational dimensions of disasters, focusing on risk perception, warnings, equity, and policy integration. Trainor holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Delaware (2009), with earlier degrees from the same institution and Millersville University. Education: Ph.D., Philosophy in Sociology, University of Delaware (2009) MA, Sociology, University of Delaware (2004) B.A., Double Major in Sociology and Psychology, Millersville University (2002) Research Interests: Trainor’s work spans risk communication, organizational management in crises, disaster mitigation, and equity. Key themes include household decision-making around insurance and retrofitting, multi-organizational response systems, and pandemic workforce dynamics. He emphasizes bridging academic research with practitioner needs, with a focus on policy applications. Public Service & Collaboration: Trainor collaborates with agencies like FEMA, DHS, and state emergency management offices. His projects address land-use policies, hurricane risk reduction, and pandemic response strategies. He frequently chairs doctoral committees and teaches at all academic levels. Labs & Teams: As part of the Disaster Research Center, he contributes to interdisciplinary teams advancing disaster science through mixed-methods approaches, including computational frameworks and community resilience models.

Jonathan van Sentenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Aquaculture Economics
• Regulatory Policy Analysis
• Aquaponics Economics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jonathan van Senten is an Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics at Virginia Tech, based at the Virginia Seafood AREC in Hampton, VA. His work focuses on aquaculture economics, particularly analyzing regulatory impacts on farm-level operations across species like baitfish, trout, shellfish, and tilapia. He also explores emerging species, aquaponics, live feed production, and financial benchmarking. His Extension program addresses industry needs in economics, business planning, and strategic marketing through workshops, webinars, and technical publications. Education: Ph.D. Aquaculture/Fisheries, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (2016) M.P.S., Marine Affairs & Policy: Aquaculture, University of Miami (2012) B.S. Marine Biology, Barry University (2010) Research Interests: Quantifying regulatory costs and farm efficiency Feasibility of emerging aquaculture species Economic impacts of dietary formulations Ornamental aquaculture business development Financial benchmarking for aquaculture sectors Intensive production of live feeds Publications & Awards: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles, extension publications, and infographics analyzing aquaculture regulations, economics, and industry trends. Recipient of the Distinguished Early Career Award (2020) and Best Dissertation Award (2017). Grants & Industry Impact: Collaborates with federal and state agencies to assess aquaculture viability and policy implications. Leads studies on pandemic impacts, disease economics (e.g., Edwardsiellosis), and offshore wind-aquaculture co-location. Labs/Teams: Virginia Seafood AREC serves as a hub for collaborative research and Extension activities, focusing on applied solutions for Virginia’s aquaculture sector.

Dan Catlinمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Quantitative Ecology
• Shorebird Conservation
• Endangered Species Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dan Catlin is an Associate Research Professor in the Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), within the College of Natural Resources and Environment. His research focuses on quantitative ecology, particularly the conservation of threatened shorebirds like piping plovers and least terns. He holds a B.A. from Hamilton College (2001), an M.S. from Oregon State University (2004), and a Ph.D. from Virginia Tech (2009). Research interests include shorebird demography, habitat management impacts on survival, and the effects of climate change, human activity, and natural disasters on species recovery. Current projects involve Missouri River shorebird dynamics, Niobrara River plover habitat, and winter survival factors for piping plovers in Georgia/South Carolina. He collaborates on studies assessing hurricane-induced habitat changes and predator control strategies. Publications span over 20 years, emphasizing shorebird ecology, habitat modeling, and conservation strategies. His work integrates field data with Bayesian networks and spatial analysis tools. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, but his contributions to endangered species management are notable. Advising and grants: While no students are listed, his projects imply collaborative research teams. The Virginia Tech Shorebird Program is a key platform for his fieldwork and outreach efforts.

Steven Firthمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Building Energy Performance
• Occupant Behavior
• Smart Home Technology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Steven Firth is a Reader in Building Performance Modelling at Loughborough University's School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering. He holds an MEng, MSc, PhD, and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and the Institute of Engineering (MEI). His research focuses on end-use energy demand in buildings, occupant behavior, smart home technologies, and open science initiatives in building energy research. He has led or co-led eight EU and RCUK-funded projects totaling £13M, including the TEDDINET and Design4Energy initiatives. His work spans building simulation, thermal comfort, and retrofit decision support tools leveraging smart home data. Key research projects include the REFIT smart home dataset and studies on occupant-centric design. His publications emphasize energy modeling accuracy, spatial analysis of housing stock, and the integration of ICT for energy efficiency. He advocates for open science practices in data sharing and collaborative research frameworks.

• Behavioral Ecology
• Animal Behavior
• Social Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Eli D. Strauss is a behavioral ecologist and Postdoctoral Researcher at the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior and the University of Konstanz. He will transition to an Assistant Professor position at the Department of Integrative Biology, Michigan State University in late 2025. His research focuses on the evolution of stable social systems, particularly in spotted hyenas, analyzing how individual behaviors and relationships shape group-level dynamics. Strauss employs field experiments, computational techniques, and long-term observational data to study dominance hierarchies, social inequality, and the interplay between individual experiences and collective behaviors. Research Interests : Strauss investigates how societies emerge from individual interactions, emphasizing long-term perspectives. Key themes include dominance hierarchy dynamics, social inheritance, and the ecological drivers of social behavior. His work bridges behavioral ecology with computational methods, addressing questions about social structure stability and evolutionary adaptations. Key Projects : Co-director of the Mara Hyena Project in Kenya, a long-term study on hyena behavior and ecology. Developing methodologies for longitudinal studies of dominance hierarchies, including frameworks for analyzing hierarchy dynamics across timescales. His computational tools (e.g., DynaRankR ) are widely used for dominance inference. Upcoming Initiatives : Establishing a lab at Michigan State University focusing on social behavior and collective ecology. Recruiting graduate students and postdocs to study social systems, computational ecology, and animal behavior.

Andrew J Margenotمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Soil Science
• Environmental Science
• Agricultural Chemistry
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Andrew J Margenot is an Associate Professor in the Department of Crop Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, with affiliations at the Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment, Center for Digital Agriculture, and National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA). His research focuses on soil biogeochemistry, particularly phosphorus and carbon cycling, soil health, and agroecosystem management. He explores topics such as soil enzyme activity, nutrient loss mitigation, and the impacts of agricultural practices on environmental systems. Margenot leads exploration into organic matter recycling, legacy phosphorus dynamics, and the application of advanced analytical techniques like radioisotopic labeling and spatial modeling. His work bridges field experimentation with computational methods to address global challenges in sustainable agriculture and environmental stewardship. Research Interests: Soil phosphorus and carbon biogeochemistry Soil health indicators and enzyme activity Agricultural nutrient management and loss mitigation Long-term agricultural experiment analysis (e.g., Morrow Plots) Impacts of land-use change on soil properties Integration of digital technologies in agricultural research Recent Articles Trends: Margenot’s recent work emphasizes methodological advancements in soil analysis (e.g., enzyme assays), phosphorus cycling dynamics in diverse ecosystems, and agricultural sustainability. Key themes include evaluating fertilizer forms, optimizing nutrient use efficiency, and quantifying environmental impacts of farming practices. Labs & Collaborations: He collaborates across institutions on projects involving soil biogeochemistry, computational modeling (via NCSA), and interdisciplinary sustainability initiatives. His research often involves field experiments, isotopic tracing, and multi-institutional datasets.

• Noise Abatement in Machines and Vehicles
• Numerical Modeling in Mechanics
• Automotive Structures and Dynamics
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Prof. Wim Desmet is a full professor at the Faculty of Engineering Science and head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at KU Leuven . His research focuses on advanced modeling techniques for mechanical systems, including: noise and vibration control in automotive and industrial systems computational acoustics and interval field uncertainty modeling metamaterials for broadband vibroacoustic performance AI-driven diagnostic systems in renewable energy and manufacturing Current research projects address challenges in electric vehicle drivetrains, wind turbine monitoring, and multi-physical digital twin development. He actively contributes to academic governance as: Managing Director of KU Leuven Head of Subdivision HIST Chair of multiple executive committees Member of 15+ academic and administrative councils

• Dengue Virus Research
• Zika Virus Epidemiology
• Vector-Borne Diseases
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Stephen Waterman is a Clinical Professor at the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health & Human Longevity Science at UC San Diego. His work focuses on vector-borne disease epidemiology, particularly dengue and Zika viruses, with a strong emphasis on public health preparedness and surveillance. He has conducted extensive research in Puerto Rico and other regions, investigating transmission dynamics, risk factors, and control strategies for mosquito-borne illnesses. Key research areas include: 1) Dengue vaccine efficacy and implementation, 2) Zoonotic disease surveillance, 3) Community-based interventions for vector control, and 4) Cross-border health issues. Over 150 peer-reviewed articles document his contributions to understanding disease epidemiology, clinical outcomes, and public health policy. Recent work addresses challenges in diagnosing dengue amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, optimizing Zika surveillance strategies, and evaluating vaccination cost-effectiveness. He collaborates with CDC, NIH, and global health agencies on outbreak investigations and policy development.

Toby Daviesمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Crime Science
• Urban Analytics
• Spatial Analysis
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Toby Davies is an Associate Professor in Criminal Justice Data Analytics at the University of Leeds, School of Law. His work focuses on quantitative criminology, spatial analysis, and computational methods to inform crime prevention. He holds a Mathematics degree from the University of Oxford (2008) and a PhD from University College London (UCL), followed by postdoctoral research on the EPSRC-funded Crime, Policing and Citizenship project. Before joining Leeds in 2023, he was at UCL’s Department of Security & Crime Science. His research spans interdisciplinary topics including urban form and crime, crime modeling, social networks, and cybercrime. He has collaborated with police agencies (West Yorkshire, Thames Valley, West Midlands Police) and governmental bodies (UK Home Office, London Mayor’s Office). A strong advocate for Open Science, he co-founded JDI Open to promote open practices in crime science. His recent work emphasizes policy interventions like phasing out pointed kitchen knives to reduce knife crime, leveraging data-driven approaches. He publishes widely in criminology, physics, network science, and general science journals, and has guest-edited special issues. His applied research aims to bridge theory and practice, developing tools deployed operationally in policing. Current interests include financial crime dynamics, social contagion of crime, and street network configurations’ impact on crime patterns.