جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Cultural Studies
• Gender Studies
• Media Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Catherine Driscoll is a faculty member in the Department of Gender and Cultural Studies at the University of Sydney, within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. She holds a BA from the University of New South Wales (UoN) and a PhD from the University of Melbourne. Her research explores intersections of gender, media, modernity, and cultural sustainability, with a focus on rural communities, youth culture, and the representation of gender in media and popular culture. Her work spans interdisciplinary projects such as the 'Cultural Sustainability in Rural Communities' initiative and the 'Gender and Modernity Research Group.' She is affiliated with the Sydney Environment Institute and The Vere Gordon Childe Centre. Key publications include The Hunger Games: Spectacle, Risk and the Girl Action Hero (2018) and Cultural Sustainability in Rural Communities (2017). Professor Driscoll has secured grants including the Australian Research Council's 'Australian Boys: Beyond the Boy Problem' (2021) and has contributed to special journal issues on feminist boys studies. Her research emphasizes critical approaches to media classification, youth governance, and the socio-cultural dynamics of modernity in the Asia-Pacific region. Current projects include investigations into boyhood studies through a feminist lens, as well as cultural pedagogies and human conduct.

• Urban Planning
• Housing Policy
• Affordable Housing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Catherine Gilbert is a Lecturer at the University of Sydney's School of Architecture, Design and Planning. Her research focuses on statutory planning systems, regulatory reforms impacting housing affordability, and challenges faced by essential workers. She holds a PhD and MURP from the University of Sydney, an MA from King's College London, and a BA from Queen's University. Affiliated with the Sydney Environment Institute, her work explores housing policy, urban planning, and social equity in Australian cities. Key research areas include planning systems' role in housing diversity, policy design for affordable housing, and the interplay between urban development and workforce distribution. She has led multiple projects funded by AHURI and the ARC, addressing topics like key worker housing affordability and pandemic-era housing stimulus strategies. Her recent work highlights the spatial mismatch between essential workers' housing and workplaces, advocating for policy interventions to ensure equitable urban growth. Gilbert has contributed to influential reports such as 'Options to Improve Key Worker Access to Home Ownership' (2018) and 'Tracking the Housing Situation of Essential Workers' (2023). She collaborates with governments, industry, and community partners, emphasizing practical policy solutions. Grants include studies on private-sector involvement in social housing (AHURI, 2021) and urban recovery strategies post-pandemic. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, though her work has significant societal impact. Her teaching and supervision focus on urban planning and housing policy, with notable contributions to interdisciplinary research teams. She is part of the University's efforts to address urban challenges through collaborative, evidence-based approaches. Media engagements include analyses in The Conversation and domain.com.au on housing affordability and urban policy.

Steven P. Frenchمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Natural Hazards
• Sustainable Development
• Land Use Planning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Steven P. French is a Professor of City & Regional Planning at Georgia Institute of Technology, affiliated with the College of Design. He has held leadership roles including Dean of the College of Design (2013–2021), Associate Dean for Research (2009–2013), and Director of the Center for Geographic Information Systems (1997–2011). His expertise spans natural hazards, sustainable development, land use planning, and GIS applications. French earned his Ph.D. in City & Regional Planning from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and previously taught at California Polytechnic State University and Stanford University as a Visiting Professor. His research focuses on disaster resilience, urban sustainability, and infrastructure systems integration. He has advised over 50 Master’s students and graduated six Ph.D. students, with notable contributions to planning education and disaster risk assessment. French has led over 70 research projects, including NSF-funded studies on earthquake and flood hazards, and served as Social Science Thrust Leader for the Mid-America Earthquake Center. He is a Fellow of the American Institute of Certified Planners (FAICP). French’s work bridges interdisciplinary collaboration between planners, engineers, and scientists. His recent projects emphasize leveraging big data and GIS for urban decision-making, sustainable infrastructure design, and analyzing urban health impacts. He has authored/co-authored over 25 journal articles and four books, contributing to journals like the Journal of the American Planning Association.

James Bellinghamمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs)
• Marine Robotics
• Ocean Observing Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

James Bellingham is the Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of exploration robotics at Johns Hopkins University, holding primary appointments in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Applied Physics Laboratory's Asymmetric Operations Sector. He serves as executive director of the Johns Hopkins Institute for Assured Autonomy and is a member of the Data Science and AI Institute. With over 30 years of expertise, Bellingham pioneered small, high-performance autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), leading global expeditions across polar and oceanic regions. His work bridges robotics innovation with environmental monitoring, including oil spill response, Arctic exploration, and NASA collaborations for extraterrestrial oceanic exploration. Bellingham's educational background includes BS, MS, and PhD in physics from MIT. He previously led Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution's Marine Robotics Consortium, creating advanced prototyping facilities and fostering entrepreneurship in robotics. His leadership roles span institutional boards such as the Naval Studies Board and OceanX. His research focuses on advancing AUV capabilities for adaptive sampling, fault detection, and interdisciplinary oceanography. Over 50 publications demonstrate his technical contributions, including AUV design, environmental hazard mapping, and collaborative robotic systems. Awards include National Academy of Engineering induction and military honors for public service.

Donald C. Haggisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Aegean Archaeology
• Classical Archaeology
• Minoan Crete
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Donald C. Haggis is the Nicholas A. Cassas Professor of Greek Studies and Professor of Classical Archaeology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH). He holds a Ph.D. in Classical Studies from the University of Minnesota and has been affiliated with the American School of Classical Studies at Athens, the British School of Archaeology at Athens, and the University of Michigan. His research focuses on Aegean settlement structure, Minoan Crete, and early urbanization in the Mediterranean. Roles: Department Chair (2020–present), Director of the Azoria Project, Adjunct Professor at Duke University, and Managing Committee member of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens. Education: Ph.D., Classical Studies, University of Minnesota (1992) M.A. and B.A., Classics, Wayne State University (1983 and 1982) Research Interests: Haggis investigates settlement behavior, archaeological landscapes, and socio-political change in the Aegean. His work centers on the transition from Minoan to Archaic Greek urbanism, particularly through the Azoria Project in eastern Crete. Key themes include Minoan-Mycenaean continuity, early state formation, and material culture analysis. Grants & Awards: Recipient of grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities, National Science Foundation, and Wenner-Gren Foundation. Honors include the Best Practices in Site Preservation Award (2012) and Distinguished Alumnus Award (2009). Labs/Teams: Leads the Azoria Project, a long-term excavation and research initiative examining an Archaic city in Crete. Collaborates with institutions like the Institute for Aegean Prehistory and the Research Laboratories of Archaeology at UNC-CH. Publications: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles and books, including Classical Archaeology in Context (2015) and The Archaeological Survey of the Kavousi Region (2005). Recent work explores the Azoria civic complex, Minoan feasting practices, and diachronic cultural landscapes.

• Cultural Anthropology
• Middle Eastern Studies
• Political Anthropology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Carl Rommel is a Researcher at Uppsala University’s Department of Cultural Anthropology and Ethnology. His research focuses on contemporary Egypt, exploring themes such as the politics of emotions, masculinity, temporality, sports, and authoritarian statecraft. His current project, Egypt as a Project: Dreamwork and Masculinity in a Projectified Society , funded by Riksbankens Jubileumsfond, examines how projects shape visions of personal and national futures in Egypt. Education: Bachelor/Master in Sociotechnical Engineering and History of Science/Ideas (Uppsala University, 2001–2007) MA in Migration and Diaspora Studies (SOAS, University of London, 2009) PhD in Social Anthropology (SOAS, University of London, 2015) Research Interests: Carl’s work combines ethnographic fieldwork with theoretical inquiry. He analyzes the interplay between projectification, masculinity, and statecraft in Egypt, as well as football’s role in shaping national identity and revolutionary movements. His approach emphasizes ‘project dreamwork’—the interplay of imagination, labor, and material conditions in socio-political contexts. Teaching and Fellowships: Postdoctoral researcher in the ERC-funded Crosslocations project (University of Helsinki, 2017–2021) Research fellowships at Zentrum Moderner Orient (Berlin) and University of Bern Teaching appointments at Free University Berlin, University of Helsinki, and Stockholm University Labs/Teams: Collaborator in the Crosslocations project and affiliated with Uppsala’s Department of Cultural Anthropology and Ethnology research groups.

Lars Fogelinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Archaeology
• South Asia
• Buddhism
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Lars Fogelin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Arizona, specializing in the archaeology of Buddhism in South Asia. His work bridges archaeology, religious studies, and the philosophy of science, with a focus on early Buddhist architecture, ritual practices, and theoretical frameworks. His research interests include the archaeology of religion, South Asian Buddhism, and methodological debates in archaeological theory. Fogelin has conducted extensive fieldwork in India, particularly in coastal Andhra Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh, examining Buddhist monastic sites like Thotlakonda and investigating the material manifestations of religious practices. Key contributions include studies on Buddhist stupas' architectural evolution, ritual practices in mortuary contexts, and the application of philosophical principles to archaeological reasoning. He has authored influential books such as An Archaeological History of Indian Buddhism (2015) and edited volumes exploring the intersection of archaeology and religion. Fogelin's work emphasizes methodological rigor and interdisciplinary approaches, addressing how material culture reflects social, religious, and ideological dynamics. His research also critiques essentialist interpretations in archaeological studies, advocating for context-sensitive analyses of ritual and religious practices.

• Blue Carbon Ecosystems
• Climate Change Mitigation
• Ecosystem Restoration
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Peter Macreadie is a global leader in marine science and sustainability at RMIT University, where he serves as Director of the Centre for Nature Positive Solutions and founder of the Blue Carbon Lab. He holds a professorial appointment in the School of Science and has held prior roles at Deakin University (2016–2024). His research focuses on leveraging nature-based solutions to mitigate climate change, including blue carbon ecosystems (mangroves, seagrasses, tidal marshes) and teal carbon innovations. He leads interdisciplinary projects in ecosystem restoration, coastal protection, and natural capital accounting, collaborating with governments, industries, and communities. Macreadie’s work spans over 250 publications in top journals like Science and Nature Climate Change , and he has attracted over $35M in research funding. His awards include the 2023 Frontiers Planet Prize and 2020 Premier’s Sustainability Award. He emphasizes translating science into actionable policies and practices, addressing challenges like microplastics, offshore infrastructure decommissioning, and citizen science engagement. Research Themes: Blue Carbon, Climate Mitigation, Ecosystem Restoration Key Projects: Mangrove restoration cost-benefit analysis, ocean alkalinity enhancement, and hybrid green-grey infrastructure He actively supervises PhD and industry projects, such as investigating microplastic impacts on blue carbon systems and feasibility of ocean alkalinity projects. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals 13 (Climate Action), 14 (Life Below Water), and 15 (Life on Land).

Philip Kellyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Economic Geography
• Labour Migration
• Transnationalism
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Philip Kelly is a Professor in the Department of Geography at York University's Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change, where he also serves as Associate Dean for Research, Graduate & Global Affairs. He holds a PhD in Geography from the University of British Columbia, an MA from McGill University, and a BA (Hons) in Geography from Oxford University. His academic work centers on migration, transnationalism, and economic geography, with a focus on the Filipino diaspora in Canada and Southeast Asia. PhD in Geography, University of British Columbia MA in Geography, McGill University BA (Hons) in Geography, Oxford University Professor Kelly’s research explores the intersections of migration, labor, and social justice, particularly in urban labor markets. His work investigates transnational economic practices, caregiver programs, and intergenerational mobility among immigrant families. He emphasizes community-engaged research, collaborating with organizations such as Gabriela-Ontario and Migrante-Canada. His recent publications reflect a strong focus on labor migration, gender, and urban change. Articles analyze topics such as the Live-In Caregiver Program, Filipino youth transitions, and migrant labor in global fisheries. The research spans disciplines including geography, sociology, migration studies, and development, with recurring themes of inequality, integration, and transnational networks. He has been recognized with the Canadian Association of Geographers' Julian M. Szeicz Award. His ongoing SSHRC-funded projects include studies on Canada-Philippines transnational economies and labor relations in global fishing industries. Philip Kelly supervises graduate students in Geography and contributes to curriculum development through community partnerships, such as the PASSOC Project with the Toronto Catholic District School Board. He has co-authored influential texts including Economic Geography: A Contemporary Introduction and edited volumes on labor and capital mobilities in Asia. He is affiliated with the York Centre for Asian Research and leads collaborative research involving institutions in Canada, the Philippines, and the United States. His work bridges academic scholarship with community mobilization and policy engagement.

Paul Carrilloمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Urban Economics
• Real Estate Economics
• Public Economics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Paul Carrillo is a Professor of Economics and International Affairs and Deputy Chair of the Department of Economics at George Washington University, where he holds a tenure-track faculty position in the College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on the intersection of urban economics, real estate, public economics, and econometrics, with publications in leading peer-reviewed journals. B.S., Universidad Catolica del Ecuador M.A. and Ph.D., University of Virginia His research interests include urban development, housing markets, public policy evaluation, and econometric modeling. These areas are central to both urban economic theory and applied policy analysis, particularly in the context of real estate dynamics and regional economic behavior. While specific publications are not listed in the provided text, his editorial roles suggest a strong publication record in high-impact journals such as Real Estate Economics , Journal of Housing Economics , Journal of Regional Science , and Regional Science and Urban Economics . His work likely spans empirical studies on housing policy, urban land use, taxation effects on urban development, and spatial econometrics. Prof. Carrillo holds significant editorial responsibilities: Co-Editor, Real Estate Economics Associate Editor, Journal of Regional Science Associate Editor, Regional Science and Urban Economics He advises students and contributes to academic leadership as Deputy Chair of the Economics Department. There is no mention of external grants or funded projects in the provided material. He is actively involved in the academic community through editorial service and likely participates in peer review, conference organization, and departmental governance. No specific research labs or collaborative teams are mentioned in the text, but his editorial and research profile suggests active engagement in the broader urban and regional economics community.

Brian M Dealمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sustainable Planning
• Decision Support Systems
• Urban Land Use Modeling
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Brian M Deal serves as a Professor of Landscape Architecture within the School of Architecture at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, holding additional appointments in Urban and Regional Planning, the European Union Center, the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, and the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA). His expertise bridges sustainable planning theory, energy systems, and spatial modeling to develop practical decision-support tools for community development and climate resilience. His educational foundation includes a PhD in Regional Planning (2002), Master of Architecture (1997), and BS in Architectural Studies (1983), all earned at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Prior academic experience encompasses a decade of professional architecture practice and senior research at the Army Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL), where he specialized in sustainable military facility design using spatial simulation. Deal's research centers on sustainable planning systems and climate adaptation, with current projects examining urbanization impacts on Korean rural amenities, advancing the University of Illinois' climate action plan (iCAP), and developing next-generation 'sentient' planning support systems. His work integrates land-use modeling, energy systems analysis, and decision-support technologies to address complex urban environmental challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration. Recent publications reveal a pronounced shift toward data-driven sustainability solutions, featuring AI applications for carbon-neutral planning, multi-scaled green infrastructure optimization, and socio-ecological modeling. Key themes include urban carbon sequestration, post-pandemic park dynamics, and climate-resilient coastal design, demonstrating consistent innovation in translating theoretical frameworks into actionable planning tools for real-world implementation. Professor Deal's scientific awards and honors were not detailed in the provided text. As faculty mentor to the Student Sustainability Committee and chair of campus sustainability planning efforts, Deal actively guides student development and institutional policy. His leadership of the LEAM Laboratory and SEDAC involves managing research grants focused on urban resilience, energy systems, and climate adaptation, fostering partnerships with government agencies and community organizations to deploy planning tools that directly impact community decision-making processes. Deal directs the Land Use Evolution and Impact Assessment Modeling (LEAM) Laboratory and Smart Energy Design Assistance Center (SEDAC), leading interdisciplinary teams in developing spatial simulation models and decision-support systems. His operational leadership extends to authoring the university's climate action plan and chairing campus sustainability committees, positioning him at the nexus of academic research, institutional policy, and community engagement for sustainable urban futures.

Christa Jonesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Francophone Literature
• Postcolonial Studies
• North African Literature
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Christa Jones is a Professor in the Department of World Languages and Cultures at Utah State University, within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. She has been a faculty member since 2008, advancing from Assistant to full Professor by 2019. Her academic background includes a PhD and MA in French Literature from Washington University in Saint Louis and a BA in French and English Literatures from Universität des Saarlandes. PhD, French Literature, Washington University in Saint Louis, 2006 M.A., French Literature, Washington University in Saint Louis, 1996 B.A., French and English Literatures, Universität des Saarlandes, 1994 Her research centers on colonial and postcolonial North African Francophone literature, film, and music, with a strong focus on Maghrebi cultural expression, fairy tales, and women's voices. She explores themes of identity, decolonization, and narrative form across genres. Her work bridges literary analysis with cultural and gender studies, often highlighting underrepresented voices in Francophone contexts. The 15 most recent scholarly outputs reflect a consistent engagement with Francophone North Africa, particularly Algeria and the Maghreb. Her publications span literary studies, film, music, folklore, and pedagogy, with recurring keywords including postcolonial studies, cultural identity, and Francophone literature. Subfields such as Maghrebi oral traditions, feminist narratives, and cinematic social critique demonstrate the interdisciplinary breadth of her scholarship. Her scientific contributions have been recognized through multiple honors: Researcher of the Year, Department of World Languages and Cultures, 2024 Researcher of the Year Award, LPSC, Utah State University (2017, 2011) Advisor of the Year Award, LPSC, 2009 GEM Seed Grant, $5,000, 2009 CARE Award, $1,902, 2017 Multiple travel and research grants from USU and affiliated centers Outstanding Professor Award, University of Nebraska, 2008 Christa Jones has been an active mentor and advisor, recognized with the Advisor of the Year Award in 2009. She has secured significant grant funding for research, including interviews with filmmaker Merzak Allouache and the development of study abroad programs. Her professional service includes editorial roles, participation in NEH seminars, and leadership as Associate Department Head (2015–2017). She continues to co-edit major scholarly volumes and is deeply involved in curriculum development, particularly in business French and cultural studies. While no formal lab or research team is mentioned, her editorial projects and collaborative research indicate leadership in scholarly communities focused on Francophone studies, folklore, and North African cultural production.

Elisa Palazzoمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Landscape Architecture
• Urban Design
• Climate Change Adaptation
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Elisa Palazzo is a Senior Lecturer at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) within the Faculty of Arts, Design & Architecture. With a PhD in urban design, regional and environmental planning, she has extensive international teaching experience at universities in Italy, China, and Australia. Her professional background includes over 20 years as a registered landscape architect, architect, and urbanist, with significant project experience across Europe, the Middle East, China, and Australia. Her research focuses on adaptive and regenerative urban design, particularly water-sensitive cities and flood adaptation strategies in urban and rural systems. She explores biocultural diversity, landscape ecology, and transdisciplinary approaches to address environmental change. Her work bridges landscape architecture with urban design to create more resilient and environmentally sound cities. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on practical applications of urban resilience, with particular attention to flood adaptation strategies, biocultural landscape assessment, and the implementation of water-sensitive urban design principles globally. Her research shows an increasing focus on transdisciplinary approaches that integrate community engagement with technical solutions. Banksia Sustainability Award 2020 (Academia and Research category) Place Leadership Award 2019 Learning & Teaching Award 2020 Executive Dean's award for excellence in teaching 2017 Peter Joseph Lenné Preis (1999) Multiple EUROPAN first prizes (1996, 1999) Dr. Palazzo has successfully supervised three PhD students and one Post-Doc to completion since 2015/2016 and currently supervises research in adaptive urban design, water resilience, and post-mining site regeneration. She has secured significant research funding including a $0.94 million MYER Foundation grant (2018-2020) and multiple Category 2 and 3 grants totaling $196,000 (2015-2024). She actively contributes to cultural landscape heritage work, serving as co-convenor of the Australia ICOMOS National Scientific Committee on Cultural Landscapes and Cultural Routes, and as co-author of the Burra Charter Practice Note on Cultural Landscapes. Her professional practice includes 38 built projects that have received 29 awards, including 11 first prizes.

Helen Caiمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• International Business
• Circular Economy
• Sustainable Supply Chain Management
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Dr. Helen Cai is a Senior Lecturer in International Business and Circular Economy at Middlesex University Business School, where she serves as Programme Leader for the BA International Business Administration and BA Business Management (Top-Up). She also leads the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programme delivered in China through a partnership with United Business Institutions (UBI). Additionally, she holds a Full Visiting Professorship at Jiaxing University, China. Her academic leadership extends to editorial roles as Senior Editor of Cogent Business and Management and member of the editorial board of the Journal of World Business . She is Vice President of Marketing for the International Case Study Research Association (ICRA). Dr. Cai’s research focuses on international business, sustainability, green innovation, and corporate environmental governance. She employs advanced methodologies such as fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA), econometrics, and scientometric analysis. Her work addresses critical issues including green supply chains, carbon emissions, foreign direct investment, and institutional influences on innovation. The 15 most recent publications highlight a strong trend toward environmental sustainability, circular economy, and data-driven policy analysis. Her recent work spans blockchain in green supply chains, AI in rehabilitation, carbon governance, land use, and migration policy, demonstrating interdisciplinary breadth and policy relevance. Bronze award, The First National Collegiate Olympiad Mathematical Mirror Competition (2022) Honourable Mention, Interdisciplinary Contest in Modelling (2022) First Prize, Asia and Pacific Mathematical Contest in Modelling (2021) Third Prize, THE International Case Competition (2021) Dr. Cai has extensive supervisory experience, currently guiding multiple PhD candidates and having chaired over 30 DBA viva panels. She has supervised over 60 BA, 150 MSc, and 75 MBA dissertations. She has participated in 72 PhD/DBA committees in roles including external examiner, internal examiner, and panel chair. Her grants and funding are not explicitly mentioned, but her research output and editorial roles suggest sustained scholarly engagement. She leads research teams focused on circular economy and international business, and her future work is likely to expand into AI-driven sustainability analytics, cross-border green innovation, and climate governance. Her prior industry experience as a Senior Economist at China’s Central Bank enriches her applied research perspective.

Marie Carlénمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Neuroscience
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Prefrontal Cortex
• +۱۶ مورد دیگر

Marie Carlén is a Professor of Neuronal Networks at the Department of Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, where she leads the Neural Circuits of Cognition research group. Her work focuses on the prefrontal cortex (PFC), a brain region central to cognitive functions such as attention, decision-making, working memory, and goal-directed behavior. She employs cutting-edge techniques including optogenetics, large-scale electrophysiology, calcium imaging, and circuit tracing in rodent models to unravel the cellular and circuit mechanisms underlying cognition and their disruption in psychiatric disorders. Her academic journey began with a Ph.D. in medicine from Karolinska Institutet in 2005, followed by postdoctoral training at MIT’s Picower Institute under Professor Li-Huei Tsai. She returned to Karolinska Institutet in 2010 and was promoted to full Professor in 2022. She is also a Docent (2017) and has held prestigious fellowships including ERC Starting Grant and Wallenberg Scholar (2019, 2024). Marie Carlén's research spans systems and cellular neuroscience, with a strong emphasis on inhibitory interneurons (especially parvalbumin-expressing cells), neural oscillations, and PFC-striatum interactions. Her recent publications reveal a consistent focus on decoding prefrontal circuit dynamics, the role of specific neuron types in cognition, and comparative brain architecture. She collaborates extensively with her partner, Konstantinos Meletis, also a KI researcher. She has been recognized with numerous scientific honors: Member, Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet (2025–) Member, The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences (2024–) Wallenberg Scholar (2024, 2019) ERC Starting Grant (2013) Wallenberg Academy Fellow (2012) NARSAD Young Investigator Awards (2010, 2008) She actively mentors students and researchers, with open applications welcomed to her lab. Her work is supported by major grants, including from the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation, enabling high-risk, high-reward research in brain function and disease. Her lab investigates the functional definition of the prefrontal cortex across species, develops novel tools for neural recording, and explores circuit imbalances in conditions like autism and schizophrenia. She is a strong advocate for ethical animal research and promotes gender equality in science.