جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Karen Sokal-Gutierrezمشاهده پروفایل

استاد بالینی

• Early Childhood Health
• Global Health
• Maternal-Child Health
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Karen Sokal-Gutierrez is a Clinical Professor at the University of California, Berkeley School of Public Health and Co-Director of the Interdisciplinary MPH program. She holds faculty roles in the UC Berkeley-UCSF Joint Medical Program and is affiliated with the Health Research for Action Center. Her expertise spans pediatrics, preventive medicine, and public health, with a focus on reducing health disparities in early childhood health and development globally. Education: BS from Yale University, MD from UCSF, and MPH from UC Berkeley. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Research & Advocacy Her work prioritizes interventions to improve early childhood nutrition, oral health, and safety. She has led mixed-methods studies in El Salvador, Ecuador, Vietnam, Nepal, and India over 40 years of global health work. Key research interests include maternal-child health, parenting education, and health education for low-literacy populations. Key Contributions Directed long-term studies on early childhood nutrition and oral health in low-resource settings Developed oral health literacy toolkits and community-based interventions Explored socio-economic factors affecting healthcare access during the pandemic Awards Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics Teaching & Mentorship Teaches courses including the Interdisciplinary MPH Program Seminar and Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program. Her mentorship focuses on training future public health leaders through applied research experiences. Notable Projects El Salvador Oral Health & Nutrition Project India Smiles Initiative Oral Health Literacy Toolkit Implementation in California

• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Learning and Memory
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Dr Dominic Tran is an ARC DECRA Research Fellow at the School of Psychology, University of Sydney. His research focuses on behavioral and cognitive neuroscience, particularly in learning, memory, and cognition. He employs neurophysiological techniques such as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and electroencephalography (EEG) to explore the neural bases of behavior. Current research interests include understanding how past experiences shape cognitive processes and motor control. Tran’s work has been supported by significant grants, including the Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Early Career Researcher Award (DECRA) (2022) for investigating response inhibition mechanisms, a School of Psychology Booster Grant for studying predictive coding, and a Faculty of Science Seed Funding grant (2016) on diet and spatial ability. His research bridges experimental psychology, neuroscience, and translational health science. Key themes include the interplay between brain activity and behavior, with a focus on executive control, motor inhibition, and the impact of dietary factors on cognitive function. His publications span topics like sensory-motor prediction, neural inhibition mechanisms, and the neurophysiological underpinnings of decision-making. Grants: ARC DECRA: Stop it: Learning response inhibition (2022) School of Psychology Booster Grant: Testing predictive coding (2022) Faculty of Science Seed Funding: Diet impacts on spatial ability (2016) Awards: Australian Research Council DECRA Fellowship (2022) Tran’s lab focuses on translational neuroscience, integrating behavioral experiments with advanced neuroimaging to address fundamental questions in cognitive neuroscience and clinical applications.

• Urban Design
• Urban Morphology
• Space Syntax
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Dr. Alice Vialard is a Senior Lecturer in Urban Design at the School of Architecture, Design and Planning, University of Sydney. Her research focuses on urban morphology, space syntax, and cognitive mechanisms in urban environments. She holds a PhD in Urban Design from Georgia Tech (2013) with a thesis on 'A typology of block-face.' Her work bridges quantitative analysis of urban interfaces and the cognitive aspects of urban intelligibility. Prior to joining Sydney, she taught and studied in France, USA, UAE, and the UK, bringing a multicultural lens to her academic pursuits. Research Interests: Urban design theory, building-urban scale relationships, cognitive mechanisms in spatial navigation, and quantitative urban analysis. Notable contributions include studies on post-war urban reconstruction and cognitive mapping in city exploration. Publications highlight her work across urban history, spatial analysis, and cognitive science. Recent trends focus on integrating informal settlements, post-war urban form, and 19th-century urban interventions. No scientific awards are listed, though her extensive international collaborations and teaching experience underscore her academic impact. Advising and grants: No specific advisees or grants are detailed. Her research has been disseminated through journals like Urban Planning and conferences such as the International Symposium on Space Syntax. She contributes to urban design pedagogy, blending theoretical and applied perspectives. Labs/Teams: Not explicitly mentioned, but her work aligns with interdisciplinary urban design and planning initiatives at the School of Architecture, Design and Planning.

• Sustainable Building Practices
• Facility Management Strategy
• Workplace Design and Ergonomics
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Eunhwa Yang is an Associate Professor and Curriculum Committee Chair at the School of Building Construction, Georgia Institute of Technology. She holds a Ph.D. in Human Behavior and Design from Cornell University and an MS in Building Construction from Georgia Tech. Her research focuses on the interplay between built environments and human outcomes, employing Bronfenbrenner’s ecological systems theory to study workplaces, campuses, and homes. Key areas include sustainable building practices, facility management optimization, and aging-in-place strategies for individuals with mild cognitive impairment. As an advocate for innovative teaching methods, Dr. Yang has developed facility management courses using active learning and service learning approaches. She has led workshops on pedagogical strategies at GT’s Center for Teaching and Learning and Cornell’s Center for Teaching Excellence. Professional affiliations include the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) and CoreNet Global, where she has received young researcher awards and fellowships. Her recent work emphasizes data-driven solutions for energy performance contracting, hybrid workspaces, and inclusive housing designs. The Workplace Ecology Lab under her direction explores environmental factors influencing sleep health, workplace safety, and aging-in-place technologies. Over 15 years of grant-funded research has produced impactful studies on green leasing, building lifecycle analysis, and multi-stakeholder decision-making in urban transformation projects. Awards: IFMA Fellowships, IAPS Workshop Grant Grants: CoreNet Global Academic Challenges, IAPS sponsored projects Labs: Workplace Ecology Lab at Georgia Tech School of Building Construction Dr. Yang’s advisory work supports facility managers, corporate real estate directors, and designers in optimizing space utilization through evidence-based strategies. Her research bridges environmental science, architectural design, and human behavior studies to create healthier, more equitable built environments.

David Kirshمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Distributed Cognition
• Embodied Cognition
• Human-Computer Interaction
• +۴ مورد دیگر

David Kirsh is a Professor in the Department of Cognitive Science at the University of California, San Diego. He holds a D.Phil from Oxford University and completed post-doctoral work at MIT's AI Lab. His research focuses on distributed cognition, embodied cognition, and human-computer interaction, with specific interests in how environments shape cognitive processes and how physical objects become tools for thought. Key research areas include: Theory of Interaction: Examines how people adapt environments to simplify cognitive tasks Environment Design: Develops principles for designing collaborative spaces and smart rooms Information Architecture: Designs large-scale web systems and information spaces Dr. Kirsh directs the Interactive Cognition Lab and co-directs the Arthur C. Clarke Center for Human Imagination. His work bridges cognitive science with practical applications in workplace design, e-learning, and human-computer interaction.

Jesse Jackمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Transgender Studies
• Queer Theory
• Literary Analysis
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Jesse Jack (she/they) is a Visiting Lecturer in the Department of English at the University of Pittsburgh’s Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences. They specialize in queer and transgender literature, social justice movements, and counter-narrative practices in Trans* Studies. Jesse holds a Ph.D. from Duquesne University, where they also earned a certificate in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Their current book project examines how trans communities navigate systemic barriers through counter-narratives. Teaching focuses on topics like adolescent representation, LGBTQIA+ experiences, and American social justice history. Jesse has taught at both Pitt and Duquesne, emphasizing inclusive pedagogy. They actively contribute to diversity initiatives, including Pitt’s English Department Committee for Diversity and workshops on anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation impacts. At Duquesne, they co-founded an LGBTQIA+ student support group. Research interests include archival constraints, biopolitical regulations, and intersectional gender studies. Their work bridges literary analysis with real-world community needs, particularly for trans populations. Advising and grants: Jesse’s academic service includes curriculum inclusivity task forces and collaboration with campus counseling centers. No specific grants are highlighted in the provided text. Labs/teams: Involved with Pitt’s English Department diversity committee and Duquesne’s LGBTQIA+ initiatives, though no formal lab affiliations are noted.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Wireless Communications
• Machine Learning
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Giovanni Geraci is a Tenured Professor at the Department of Information and Communications Technologies, Universitat Pompeu Fabra. Specializing in applying AI/ML to wireless communications, he focuses on GenAI for data augmentation and LLMs for telecom applications. His expertise spans 5G/6G cellular and Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11be/bn) technologies, informed by roles at Nokia Standards, Telefónica, and Bell Labs. He holds the IEEE Communications Theory Early Achievement Award (2023) and the IEEE Outstanding Young Researcher Award (2018). Research interests include AI-driven network design, UAV communications, and next-generation wireless standards. He has authored over 100 publications, including Best Paper Awards at IEEE ICC (2025), Globecom (2022), and PIMRC (2019). Geraci has led academic roles like Head of Telecommunications Engineering and is an IEEE Distinguished Lecturer, delivering over 100 keynotes globally. He created the IEEE course 'Fundamentals of Wi-Fi' and teaches Signals and Systems, praised for his 'fantastic, passionate, and supportive' teaching style. Geraci’s work bridges academia and industry, addressing challenges in cellular networks for UAV corridors, millimeter-wave channel modeling, and integrated terrestrial/non-terrestrial networks. His recent research explores AI/ML applications for 6G, Wi-Fi 7/8, and data-driven optimization of telecom infrastructure.

Thecla Schiphorstمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Embodied Cognition
• Movement Knowledge Representation
• Wearable Technology
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Thecla Schiphorst is Professor and Director of the School of Interactive Arts and Technology at Simon Fraser University. Her research bridges dance, computing, and embodied interaction, focusing on movement knowledge representation, wearable technologies, and aesthetics of interaction. With interdisciplinary MA (Dance and Computing Science) from SFU and PhD from University of Plymouth, she applies somatic models like Laban Movement Analysis to technology design. Schiphorst co-developed Life Forms, the choreographic composition tool used by Merce Cunningham for his creations (1990-2005). Her work expands embodied theory applications in HCI through research in tangible interfaces, natural interaction, and experience design. She teaches courses exploring artificial intelligence applications and ethical challenges.

Martin Buntonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Modern Middle Eastern History
• World History
• Colonial Land Policies

Martin Bunton is a Professor of History at the University of Victoria, specializing in Modern Middle Eastern History, World History, and Colonial Land Policies. His research examines land legislation in Palestine, British colonial administration, and global historical frameworks. He teaches courses on the Middle East, Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and modern Egypt. Bunton holds degrees from UBC and Oxford (DPhil). His publications analyze colonial policies through comparative and imperial lenses, with recent work exploring the Indian Ocean economy and Chinese diaspora networks. He mentors graduate students researching topics like Nigerian resistance movements and gender in Palestinian land laws. His scholarship intersects environmental, legal, and diplomatic history, often using primary sources to reconstruct land tenure systems. Current projects investigate conceptions of statehood in mandate-era Palestine.

Jyh-Charn Liuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Real-time distributed computing systems
• Behavior modeling and simulation
• Cyber physical systems security
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Jyh-Charn 'Steve' Liu is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at Texas A&M University, affiliated with the College of Engineering. His research focuses on real-time distributed systems, cyber-physical security, and interdisciplinary applications such as mathematical expression analysis and GNSS spoofing mitigation. Education: Ph.D., Electrical & Computer Engineering, University of Michigan (1989) M.S., Electrical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University (1981) B.S., Electrical Engineering, National Cheng Kung University (1979) Research Interests: Real-time distributed computing systems Cyber-physical systems security Behavior modeling and simulation Mathematical expression analysis and tools for STEM education GNSS spoofing detection and mitigation Blockchain-based supply chain management Key Publications Trends: Recent work emphasizes AI-driven solutions for mathematical document processing (e.g., LaTeX conversion from images), cybersecurity in navigation systems, and interdisciplinary applications like STEM education tools. Early-career contributions include real-time scheduling algorithms and embedded systems design. Awards: Senior Member, IEEE Computer Society (2014) Nominated for ACM Eugene L. Lawler Award (2013) Conference leadership roles (RTAS 2006/2007) Lab & Collaborations: Leads the Real Time Distributed Systems Lab, exploring areas such as verifiable credentials, urban navigation systems, and medical image analysis. Collaborates on projects like DIME (mathematical expression tool) and MOP (mathematical PDF labeling).

Stephanie Maddenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Public Relations
• Activism
• Crisis Communication
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Stephanie Madden is an Associate Professor in the Department of Advertising and Public Relations at the Pennsylvania State University's College of Communications. Her research focuses on trauma-informed communication, crisis management, and the intersection of public relations with activism and social justice. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland, a Master's from the same institution, and a Bachelor's from Vanderbilt University. Dr. Madden’s expertise includes public interest communication, qualitative research methods, and the ethical dimensions of social media. Her work often addresses pressing societal issues such as child protection, community organizing, and disaster communication. She has published extensively on topics like trauma-informed listening, mobile emergency alerts, and the role of PR in driving social change. Education: Bachelor’s (Vanderbilt), Master’s and Ph.D. (University of Maryland) Affiliations: College of Communications, Department of Advertising/Public Relations Teaching: Courses include Public Relations Campaigns, Strategic Communication, and Social Media Engagement. Her recent research explores how public relations professionals navigate emotional and traumatic contexts, emphasizing the need for care-centered practices. She is also engaged in projects analyzing the impact of social media on activism and public health campaigns.

Fiona McCallum Guineyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Middle Eastern Politics
• Religion and Politics
• Diaspora Studies
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Prof Fiona McCallum Guiney is a Professor in the School of International Relations at the University of St Andrews, specializing in Middle Eastern Christian communities' political roles and identities. She joined the university in 2007 as an RCUK Academic Fellow and held roles as Lecturer (2012), Senior Lecturer (2018), and Professor (2024). She directed the Institute of Middle East, Central Asia and Caucasus Studies (2019–2024) and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (2024). Her education includes a MA(Hons) in Politics and Modern History from the University of Edinburgh, an MLitt in International Security Studies and a PhD in International Relations from the University of St Andrews. Research focuses on three themes: identity navigation of Middle Eastern Christian communities, legitimacy in religious leadership, and state-community interactions in the Middle East and diaspora. Methodologically, she uses qualitative approaches including interviews, focus groups, and fieldwork in Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, Syria, and the UK. Publications emphasize diasporic humanitarianism, Middle Eastern Christian identities in Europe, and state-religion dynamics. Recent work explores racialization of Middle Eastern Christians in the UK and generational shifts in diaspora philanthropy. Scientific Awards: Royal Society of Arts Fellowship (2024), HERA Collaborative Grant (2013, €785,851) Advising includes 7 PhD students focusing on Middle Eastern diasporas and transnational communities. She has secured grants examining Christian communities in authoritarian states and European diaspora dynamics. Active in academic networks, she reviews for the AHRC and participates in Middle Eastern studies conferences. Labs/Teams: Core member of the Centre for Minorities Research at St Andrews. Collaborations include European-based projects on Middle Eastern Christian communities.

Stephanie V. Loveمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Urban anthropology
• Postcolonialism
• Semiotics
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Dr. Stephanie V. Love is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology at the University of Pittsburgh’s Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Linguistic Anthropology from CUNY (2022) and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Rutgers University’s Center for Historical Analysis. Her research focuses on postcolonial Algeria, exploring how violent histories are reanimated through urban speech, material culture, and memory practices. Her book project, Streets of Grievance , examines how Algerians navigate colonial and postcolonial traumas through everyday poetics and spatial practices. She is also committed to pedagogical innovation, coordinating initiatives like the STEM Pedagogy Institute and the Heritage Arabic eBook project at CUNY. Education: Ph.D. in Anthropology (Linguistic and Cultural), The Graduate Center, CUNY, 2022 Research Interests: Dr. Love investigates urban anthropology, postcolonialism, semiotics, and spatiotemporal imaginaries. Her work interrogates the 'afterlives' of colonialism via anticolonial martyrs, abandoned cemeteries, and contested placenames. She analyzes how marginalized groups use language and material culture to reimagine collective futures across political divides. Recent projects include studies of pandemic pedagogy and transnational migrant experiences. Grants & Initiatives: Coordinated CUNY’s STEM Pedagogy Institute Carnegie Educational Technology Fellowship participant Center for Integrated Language Communities’ Heritage Arabic eBook project Labs/Teams: Currently affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh’s Department of Anthropology, focusing on Mediterranean and North African studies.

Ryan Wongمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Neuromolecular basis of behavior
• Stress coping mechanisms
• Behavioral ecology
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Ryan Wong is an Associate Professor of Biology at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. He leads the Wong Lab, which is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and National Institutes of Health (NIH). His research focuses on the neuromolecular mechanisms underlying behavioral variation, particularly stress coping styles in animals, and their implications for learning, memory, and neuroendocrine responses. He actively recruits graduate students interested in this integrative research area. Education: B.S. in Biology, Natural Resources, Ecology and Evolution, Cornell University (2005) Ph.D. in Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior, University of Texas at Austin (2011) Research Interests: Behavioral and molecular mechanisms of stress coping in zebrafish and cichlids Interactions between stress responses and cognitive processes (e.g., learning, memory) Neurogenomic and transcriptomic profiling of behavioral variation Role of oxidative stress and social status in brain function Application of bioinformatics to neurobehavioral studies Awards: 2025 College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Outstanding Teacher Award 2023 Sophie and Feodora Kahn Professorship in Biology 2021 College of Arts and Sciences Research and Creative Activity Award Funding: NSF CAREER award (2020–2025) for studies on stress coping and cognitive mechanisms UNMC grant (2023) on neuroendocrine oxidative stress regulation NSF MRI grant (2019–2022) for genomic research infrastructure NICHD grant (2017–2021) on neural mechanisms of stress coping Lab and Service: Editor for Scientific Reports since 2019. Hosts the Wong Lab website for research updates and collaboration opportunities.

Helena Bodinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Literary History
• Cultural Semiotics
• Intermedial Studies
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Helena Bodin is a Professor at the Department of Culture and Aesthetics, Stockholm University. She specializes in Literary History, focusing on literature’s intersections with cultural, linguistic, and religious boundaries. Her research examines modernist and premodern texts, particularly their engagement with Byzantine Orthodox traditions and multilingual contexts in cities like Constantinople/Istanbul. Bodin is affiliated with research groups such as Forum Modernism and the Seminar of Premodern Texts. Her work explores themes of cultural semiotics, intermediality, and translation studies, often analyzing how literature navigates political, ideological, and linguistic complexities. Notable projects include studies on Constantinople’s multilingual literary world and the role of diplomatic narratives. She contributes to Nordic literary translingualism debates and has published extensively on topics ranging from Byzantine hymnography to modernist writers’ engagement with multicultural environments. Her research bridges literary analysis with archival studies, as seen in her exploration of the Gunnar Ekelöf Room’s memorial archives. Bodin’s publications highlight her interdisciplinary approach, blending cultural history, theology, and material textuality.