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Haider Sami is a researcher at the University of Vienna , affiliated with the Faculty of Life Sciences and the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences . He works in the Macromolecular Cancer Therapeutics (MMCT) laboratory under Professor Manfred Ogris, focusing on RNA-based therapeutics and nanocarrier delivery systems . His research addresses critical challenges in splice-switching oligonucleotide (SSO) delivery , particularly regarding endosomal escape , nuclear targeting , and systemic biodistribution . Haider Sami's research expertise spans nanocarrier design for RNA splicing modulation , with a particular emphasis on redox-responsive polymers like disulfide cross-linked polyethylenimine (cLPEI) . He has pioneered methods for accelerated endosomal release and hepatic splice correction , validated through transgenic mouse models expressing split-luciferase reporters . His work demonstrates that cLPEI-SSO polyplexes significantly improve in vivo bioavailability while reducing renal excretion and enhancing tumor accumulation . Key research contributions include disulfide crosslinking strategies for endosomal escape enhancement , one-step nanoparticle synthesis using Brij-linkers , and spatiotemporal delivery tracking via NIR fluorescence imaging and X-ray computed tomography . These studies have direct implications for monogenic disease therapies and cancer treatment applications. Haider Sami has authored 24 publications since 2014, with recent work (2023-2025) emphasizing biocompatible delivery systems , quantitative biodistribution analysis , and functional protein restoration in multiple organ systems including liver, lung, kidney, and bladder.

• Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Nanocarrier Development
• Oligonucleotide Delivery
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Marileen Dogterom is a Professor of Bionanoscience at the Kavli Institute of Nanoscience, Delft University of Technology, and holds a dual appointment as a Medical Delta Professor at the Leiden Institute of Physics, Leiden University. Her research focuses on the quantitative biophysics of the cytoskeleton, particularly microtubule dynamics and their role in cellular organization and division. Her work integrates in vitro reconstitution , theoretical modeling , and live-cell experiments to dissect the physical mechanisms underlying cytoskeletal processes. She leads the national 'Building a Synthetic Cell' (BaSyC) initiative, aiming to construct a minimal synthetic cell, reflecting her pioneering role in bottom-up synthetic biology. Her lab investigates cytoskeletal crosstalk, DNA segregation systems, microtubule-kinetochore coupling, and force generation using advanced techniques like optical tweezers and liquid-phase electron microscopy. The most recent publications highlight a strong trend in mechanistic biophysics and synthetic cell engineering , with a focus on protein complexes (Ndc80, Ska), microtubule end dynamics, actin-microtubule coordination, and the development of minimal in vitro systems to model cellular processes like polarity and coacervate formation. Spinoza Prize (2018) : One of the highest scientific awards in the Netherlands. Member of the KNAW board (2017) : Elected to the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences. She actively supervises PhD and master’s students, fostering the next generation of scientists in biophysics and synthetic biology. Her lab collaborates widely, including with groups at TU Delft, Leiden University, and international institutions like BIOCEV in Prague. The lab is deeply involved in cutting-edge projects such as building light-controllable DNA segregation systems and visualizing microtubule dynamics with liquid-phase EM. Her research is conducted at the intersection of physics, biology, and engineering, primarily within the Marileen Dogterom Lab at TU Delft, and through collaborative efforts with the Koenderink group (TU Delft) , the Schneider lab (Leiden University) , and the broader European Synthetic Cell initiative .

• Bionanoscience
• Cytoskeleton Physics
• Microtubule Dynamics
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Saskia Otto is a researcher at the University of Hamburg's Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences, Department of Biology, specializing in marine ecosystem dynamics and management. With expertise in data science and ecosystem-based management, her work focuses on spatiotemporal dynamics, nonlinear interactions in food webs, and indicator development for marine resource management. Education: B.Sc. in Biology (University of Hamburg), M.Sc. in Biology (Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin), PhD in Hydrobiology (University of Hamburg) Her research employs advanced statistical modeling and computational methods to study Baltic Sea ecosystems, including climate impacts on zooplankton, regime shifts, and holistic ecosystem assessments. She coordinates international projects like BONUS BLUEWEBS and EU-funded MARmaED, emphasizing data-driven marine governance. Notable collaborations include Stockholm Resilience Centre and ICES. She has developed educational tools like RLab 2.0 for statistical analysis training in natural sciences.

• Marine Ecosystem Dynamics
• Data Science
• Ecosystem-Based Management
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Lance Manuel is a Professor of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin. His research focuses on uncertainty quantification in engineered systems, particularly wind energy and offshore structures. He has led projects related to wind turbine fatigue analysis, hurricane risk assessment, and climate change adaptation. Ph.D., Civil Engineering (Stanford University) M.S., Civil Engineering and Applied Mechanics (University of Virginia) B.Tech., Civil Engineering (Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay) His work bridges civil infrastructure with climate resilience, emphasizing probabilistic methods for structural reliability. Key areas include extreme climate modeling , floating offshore wind turbines , and fatigue damage prediction under non-stationary conditions. Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary trends in renewable energy systems and climate hazard quantification . He advises graduate students like Taemin Heo and Ding Peng Liu, whose work spans stochastic processes and offshore structural reuse.

• Uncertainty Quantification
• Wind Energy
• Offshore Structures
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Sekhar Somenahalli is a Senior Lecturer at University of South Australia 's UniSA STEM school, affiliated with the School of Natural and Built Environments . His work spans transport planning, urban analytics, and sustainable mobility systems, with a focus on walkability, traffic modeling, and public transport optimization. Research Themes : Walkability Assessment : Developed novel metrics for measuring land-use mix and pedestrian infrastructure quality Traffic Modeling : Pioneered multi-tier frameworks like the Tactical Adelaide Model Public Transport Innovation : Investigated bus-based transit corridors and interchange efficiency Shared Mobility : Identified regulatory and infrastructural barriers to sharing economy services His recent publications analyze census-based mobility prediction, spatiotemporal traffic patterns, and socio-demographic walkability variations. Despite extensive grant funding (e.g., CRC for Low Carbon Living), no specific awards are documented in the provided materials. He supervises research students and applies GIS extensively in urban infrastructure analysis.

• Transport Planning
• Urban Analytics
• Traffic Modeling
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Matthew Troia is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Integrative Biology within the College of Sciences at the University of Texas at San Antonio. His research focuses on understanding drivers of spatiotemporal variation in species abundance and distribution across biological scales from organismal thermal tolerance to biogeography. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Biology from Kansas State University M.S. in Biology from University of Texas at Tyler B.S. in Biology from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Dr. Troia's research program addresses critical questions in fish ecology and conservation, with emphasis on freshwater ecosystems. His work integrates quantitative ecology to examine population dynamics, habitat associations, and community assembly processes, primarily using non-game freshwater fishes as model systems. He investigates how anthropogenic stressors like land-use change and climate change impact native species persistence and invasive species expansion, directly informing conservation tool development. His research extends to related taxa including crayfish and freshwater mussels. He maintains an active research laboratory and collaborates extensively within freshwater ecology networks. Contact can be made via email at matthew.troia@utsa.edu or troiamj@gmail.com for research inquiries and collaboration opportunities.

• Fish Ecology
• Conservation Biology
• Freshwater Biology
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PD Dr. Katja Mellmann is a Scientific Associate at the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics in Frankfurt am Main, where she holds a Heisenberg Position since 2020. She maintains an adjunct professor status (Privatdozentin) at LMU Munich's Institute for German Philology. Her academic trajectory includes interim professorships at TU Darmstadt (2022-2023), Ruhr University Bochum (2021-2022), and Bielefeld University (2019-2020). Previously, she was a Dilthey Fellow at the University of Göttingen (2010-2018) and visiting scholar at Ohio State University's Project Narrative (2009-2010). Mellmann earned her Habilitation (2014) and PhD (2005) from LMU Munich, following an MA in German and French Languages and Literatures (2000). She serves as co-editor of the book series Poetogenesis: Studies and Texts on the Empirical Anthropology of Literature and was on the editorial board of Frontiers in Psychology (Evolutionary Psychology section, 2010-2023). Her research integrates literary theory with evolutionary psychology, examining the biological foundations of narrative, emotional responses to literature, and historical reception. Key areas include the anthropology of literary behavior, cognitive narratology, German literature of the 18th-19th centuries, and media history. She pioneers interdisciplinary approaches connecting philology with human sciences to understand literature's phylogenetic origins and cognitive mechanisms. Mellmann's publications demonstrate sustained focus on evolutionary literary theory, narrative psychology, and German literary history. Recent works explore biological functions of poetic behavior, cognitive principles of storytelling, and quantitative reception studies. Her research consistently bridges historical analysis with contemporary cognitive science frameworks. Heisenberg-Programm der DFG (2020) Senior Fellowship, Marbach Weimar Wolfenbüttel Research Association (2017) DFG Research Grant (2008) Dilthey-Fellowship, Volkswagen Foundation (2008) Weimar Scholarship, Stiftung Weimarer Klassik (2005) She directs the project Biological Anthropology of Literature: Phylogenetic Preconditions of Poetic Behavior , investigating language origins and narrative genres through evolutionary frameworks. Collaborating with Michelle Scalise Sugiyama (University of Oregon), she co-develops the Forager Folklore Database for cross-cultural narrative analysis. Her team includes doctoral researcher Jan Jokisch and student assistants.

• Anthropology of Literature
• Reception Psychology
• Narrative Theory
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Dr. Cornelia Caragea is the Robert V. Kenyon Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), College of Engineering. She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Iowa State University. As a Program Director at the National Science Foundation , she bridges academic research with national funding priorities. UIC Affiliation: Department of Computer Science, College of Engineering NSF Role: Program Director (current) Education: Ph.D., Computer Science, Iowa State University Her research spans artificial intelligence, machine learning, and natural language processing , focusing on semi-supervised learning, data cartography, and emotion/stance detection in social media. Applications include privacy prediction for images , disaster response systems , and scientific document analysis. She pioneered datasets like SciNLI, GunStance, and EZ-STANCE, while developing techniques such as Beam Tree Recursion and JointMatch. Recent publications emphasize semi-supervised frameworks for NLP tasks, multimodal disaster tweet classification , and large vision-language model evaluations . Collaborations with students like Seo Yeon Park, Jishnu Ray Chowdhury, and Chenye Zhao highlight her expertise in domain adaptation and calibrated knowledge distillation . She actively recruits PhD students for research assistantships in NLP, info retrieval, and machine learning. Her work has appeared in top venues including ACL, EMNLP, NeurIPS, and CVPR.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Natural Language Processing
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Jussara M. Almeida is an established computer science researcher specializing in social network analysis, misinformation detection, and human mobility modeling. Her extensive publication record (1996–2025) demonstrates active research in web science, political communication on messaging platforms (WhatsApp/Telegram), and cloud systems. She frequently collaborates with Brazilian institutions and international partners on large-scale data projects. Research Focus: Her core interests include: Modeling information diffusion in encrypted messaging apps (WhatsApp/Telegram) Predicting human mobility patterns and privacy implications Analyzing political discourse and election-related coordination online Developing computational methods for misinformation detection Optimizing cloud/edge computing performance Publication Trends: Recent work (2021-2025) shows intensified focus on: Telegram's role in political mobilization and information dissemination Advanced techniques for identifying fake news websites and image-based misinformation Privacy-preserving mobility analysis and edge computing Child safety in live-streaming platforms Collaborations & Impact: Key collaborators include Marcos André Gonçalves, Fabrício Benevenuto, and Marco Mellia. Her research provides critical insights into real-world problems like election integrity, platform governance, and user privacy.

• Social Network Analysis
• Misinformation Detection
• Human Mobility Modeling
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Busra Atamer Balkan is a Research Associate in Infectious Disease Epidemiology at Wageningen University & Research. Her work focuses on modeling the transmission dynamics of respiratory viruses, particularly SARS-CoV-2, with a strong emphasis on indoor environments and human behavioral patterns. She contributes to interdisciplinary research integrating epidemiology, simulation modeling, and public health policy. Her research interests span infectious disease modeling , indoor airborne transmission , computational epidemiology , and One Health . She employs advanced simulation techniques, including microscopic pedestrian modeling, to analyze how human interactions influence virus spread in confined spaces. The recent articles highlight a consistent focus on indoor transmission risks of respiratory viruses, particularly using integrated simulation frameworks. Her work bridges gaps between behavioral science and epidemiological modeling, contributing to public health resilience and intervention planning. Scientific Awards: No awards listed in the provided text. Advising and Grants: Co-promotor of the ongoing PhD project Indoor transmission of respiratory disease (since September 2024). Active in collaborative research involving multi-institutional teams and data integration for public health modeling. Labs and Teams: Engaged in a research network focused on infectious disease dynamics, collaborating with experts in simulation modeling, virology, and public health. Her work is associated with the broader One Health initiative at Wageningen University & Research.

• Infectious Disease Epidemiology
• Computational Epidemiology
• Respiratory Virus Transmission
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Courtney Richmond is a Full Professor in the Department of Biological & Biomedical Sciences at Rowan University's College of Science & Mathematics. She specializes in theoretical and experimental ecology, focusing on how environmental stressors affect marine and terrestrial organisms at individual and community levels. Education: PhD in Marine Science (University of South Carolina), BA in Biology (Swarthmore College), and postdoctoral training at the Academy of Natural Sciences Estuarine Research Center and EPA. Her research merges empirical studies with ecological modeling, spanning marine invertebrate life history strategies, zooplankton population dynamics in South Jersey reservoirs, and biocontrol of wheat pests. Recent work explores cyanobacterial bloom indicators and four-dimensional ecology education frameworks. Key publication trends: 2024: Spatiotemporal modeling for lake-stream cyanobacterial blooms 2023: Zooplankton subsidy predictions in impounded streams 2020-2022: Reservoir ecology, pest biocontrol, and educational innovation Scientific awards include AAAS Fellowship (2023), NSF CCLI grants (2005-2007), and Smithsonian Senior Fellowship (2009-2010). She mentors undergraduates in field and lab research and collaborates across disciplines in marine, agricultural, and educational sciences.

• Ecological Modeling
• Marine Invertebrate Zoology
• Life History Strategies
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Dr. Nikolaos V. Boulgouris is an Associate Professor (Reader) in the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Brunel University of London , where he has been since 2010. Prior to this, he was an academic staff member at King's College London (2004–2010) and a researcher at the University of Toronto (before 2004). His research focuses on Artificial Intelligence , Biometrics , Signal/Image Processing , and Medical Imaging , with applications in Autonomous Systems , Security Surveillance , and Biomedical Engineering . Research Interests include: Explainable AI and Large Language Models Gait and Biometric Recognition EEG and Brain Signal Analysis Cochlear Implant Robotics Deep Learning in Medical Imaging Visual Interaction for Autonomous Vehicles Recent Publications highlight advancements in person re-identification (2022), gait analysis (2013, 2009), autonomous driving prediction (2019), and LLM hallucination assessment (2025). His work bridges computer vision , machine learning , and signal processing across diverse domains. Scientific Awards include the Best Associate Editor Award (2017) from IEEE Transactions on Circuits and Systems for Video Technology , Senior Member of IEEE , and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy . PhD Supervision opportunities are available through the Brunel-CSC Scholarship for Chinese students and other funding channels. He has supervised over 30 PhD examinations globally. Professional Activities encompass editorial roles (e.g., Senior Area Editor, IEEE Transactions on Image Processing ), leadership in IEEE Technical Committees , and organizing chairs in major conferences like IEEE ICIP and IEEE ICASSP .

• Artificial Intelligence
• Biometrics
• Medical Imaging
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Karin Mora is a postdoctoral researcher at Leipzig University , affiliated with the Faculty of Physics and Earth System Sciences . She leads the DeepFeatures project funded by the European Space Agency and contributes to the proposed Breathing Nature excellence cluster, combining biology, economics, meteorology, and physics to study biodiversity-climate-human interactions. Research Focus : Phenological Rhythms in Ecosystems AI & Mathematical Modeling of Climate Impacts Earth System Data from Satellites and Citizen Science Scientific Contributions : DeepExtremeCubes methodology for climate extremes SpectralIndices.Jl software for remote sensing Plant Trait Coordination and Forest Monitoring Innovations Awards : Forschungspreis (Paderborn University, 2015) Technion Postdoctoral Scholarship (2014-15) Funding for EWM Summer School Course (2013) Education : PhD in Applied Mathematics (University of Bath, 2014) Master of Mathematics (University of Reading, 2008) Outreach : MDR Wissen Radio Contributions Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition Co-organizer of EuropaBON Stakeholder Dashboard

• Ecology
• Climate Change
• Artificial Intelligence
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Lucia Seminara serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Naval, Electrical, Electronic, and Telecommunications Engineering (DITEN) at the University of Genoa's Polytechnic School. She teaches Electronic Devices, Sensors, and Sensing Systems for Master's programs in Electronic Engineering and Engineering for Natural Risk Management, while also contributing to Philosophy of Medicine for Philosophical Methodologies. As a member of the Joint Teacher-Student Commission, she bridges academic governance with pedagogical innovation in engineering education. Her research pioneers tactile sensing systems using piezoelectric polymers (PVDF) and electronic skin for robotics and prosthetics. She investigates indentation mechanics on soft electronic skin, grasping speed sensitivity, and hierarchical sensorimotor control frameworks for human-in-the-loop robotic hands. Key innovations include machine learning-based contact force estimation and electrotactile feedback systems that restore natural touch perception in prosthetic devices, addressing critical gaps in sensory substitution technology. Analysis of her 2021-2025 publications reveals escalating integration of machine learning with tactile sensing, particularly in symmetry detection for efficient haptic exploration and transdisciplinary human-in-the-loop applications. Recent work emphasizes real-world implementations like post-stroke rehabilitation systems and high-bandwidth human-machine interfaces, demonstrating a strategic shift from foundational sensor development toward clinically viable solutions with measurable user impact. Dr. Seminara's research lineage includes significant contributions to the Roboskin project (2013), which established large-area tactile sensor arrays for robotics. Her current work extends this foundation through investigations into viscoelastic properties, stress transmission modeling, and AI-driven tactile perception, positioning her at the forefront of intelligent electronic skin development with active collaborations across engineering, neuroscience, and clinical rehabilitation domains.

• Tactile Sensing
• Electronic Skin
• Haptic Robotics
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Miren Aurkene Alzua Sorzabal is a Professor at Nebrija University and holds a dual affiliation with the University of Deusto . As Director of the Telefónica-Nebrija Chair of Tourism Intelligence and Principal Researcher of the Smarttour-INN Research Group on Smart Tourism and Innovation, she bridges academia and industry through her leadership roles at CICtourGUNE and co-founding Lurmetrika Labs , a data-driven tourism company. Her research focuses on Tourism Digital Business Ecosystems Carbon Neutrality in Tourism Smart Destinations Big Data and Advanced Analytics She has authored over 65 publications and led 21+ competitive projects, including National RETOS Program initiatives. Her recent articles explore environmental sustainability frameworks (e.g., RNC-PEB model), digital transformation in rural and urban tourism, and the interplay between low-emission zones and urban development. These works emphasize Tourism , Environmental Science , and Digital Innovation . She contributes to academic discourse as a member of the Editorial Review Board of the Journal of Information Technology & Tourism and has coordinated programs like the Erasmus Mundus Master of Arts in Euroculture .

• Tourism Digital Business Ecosystems
• Carbon Neutrality in Tourism
• Smart Destinations
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