جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Max Lauمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Infectious Disease Dynamics
• Machine Learning
• Artificial Intelligence

Max Lau is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics and the Department of Epidemiology at Emory University. His research focuses on integrating machine learning and computational methods with epidemiological and genomic data to study infectious disease dynamics. He teaches courses such as BIOS 790R (Advanced Seminar in Biostatistics) and DATA 534 (Applied Machine Learning). Dr. Lau's work emphasizes scalable Bayesian inference, graph neural networks, and stochastic modeling to address challenges in disease transmission, outbreak control, and pathogen evolution. His recent research includes developing tools like ScITree and Epilearn, and he has contributed to understanding measles dynamics, tuberculosis treatment, and livestock disease management. His academic contributions span over 30 publications since 2010, with a particular focus on phylodynamics, epidemic modeling, and vaccine strategy evaluation. His interdisciplinary approach bridges computational methods with public health applications, aiming to enhance disease prediction and intervention efficacy.

• Wireless Communications
• MIMO Systems
• Signal Processing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Oussama Damen is a Professor at the University of Waterloo's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. His research focuses on advanced wireless communication systems, particularly in MIMO (Multiple-Input Multiple-Output) systems, signal processing, and machine learning applications in telecommunications. He is actively involved in developing innovative solutions for beamforming, hybrid precoding, and distributed decoding in massive MIMO and millimeter-wave networks. Damen's work also extends to optical fiber communication, federated learning in wireless systems, and optimization of resource allocation in next-generation networks like 5G/6G. His research interests include wireless communication theory, antenna system design, channel modeling, and algorithm development for improving spectral and energy efficiency. He has contributed extensively to the theoretical foundations of MIMO detection, lattice reduction techniques, and statistical signal processing methods. Notable trends in his publications emphasize bridging theoretical performance limits with practical implementations, particularly in scenarios involving channel impairments, limited backhaul capacity, and multi-core fiber transmission. His work often addresses fairness and optimization in distributed systems, including federated learning frameworks and hybrid beamforming architectures. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided information. Damen has advised no listed students, and no specific lab affiliations are noted.

• Extreme Environmental Physiology
• Human Adaptation to Stressful Environments
• Environmental Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Edward Ashworth is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Sydney School of Health Sciences, University of Sydney. He is affiliated with the Thermal Ergonomics Laboratory and the Heat and Health Research Incubator. His research focuses on human adaptations to extreme environments, including heat, altitude, hyperbaric conditions, and space-related stressors. Key projects include improving sleep quality in hot environments and enhancing physical work capacity for outdoor workers. Edward's research interests span environmental physiology, with a focus on thermal tolerance, radiation injury mitigation, and the physiological effects of extreme conditions. He has contributed to studies involving nitrogen kinetics tracking using PET imaging, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and robotic surgery applications. Awards: Young Investigator Award (2023), Art of Science Contest 1st Prize (2024), Australia Space Biology Summit 1st Place (2022), and Sporting Blue (Auckland University of Technology). Associations: The Physiological Society and American Physiological Society. His work integrates clinical trials, statistical research design, and translational approaches to address challenges in environmental health, cardiovascular disease, and healthy ageing. Current projects aim to optimize thermal tolerance strategies for military and occupational settings.

Ran Spieglerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Economic Theory
• Behavioral Economics
• Political Economy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ran Spiegler is a Professor of Economics at both Tel Aviv University and University College London (UCL). He holds a PhD in Economics from Tel Aviv University (1999). His research focuses on economic theory, behavioral economics, and bounded rationality, with notable contributions to understanding decision-making under flawed causal reasoning, narrative-driven political and economic dynamics, and market behaviors influenced by limited consumer rationality. Spiegler has held roles including Member at the Institute for Advanced Study (Princeton, 2000-2001) and Prize Research Fellow at Nuffield College, Oxford (1999-2000). Education: PhD in Economics, Tel Aviv University (1999) Affiliations: Professorships at Tel Aviv University (2009–present) and UCL (2006–present) Research Interests: Spiegler’s work explores how bounded rationality shapes economic outcomes, including consumer decision-making, market competition, and the role of narratives in political mobilization. He has authored influential books like Bounded Rationality and Industrial Organization (2011) and The Curious Culture of Economic Theory (2024), which critique and expand economic theory’s methodologies. Recent Articles: His recent work examines topics such as false narratives in politics, monopolistic data practices, and competitive markets with imperfectly discerning consumers. These studies highlight interdisciplinary applications of economic theory to modern challenges like algorithmic transparency and platform economics. Awards: Prize Research Fellow, Nuffield College, Oxford (1999–2000) Grants & Labs: While specific grants are not detailed, his research is funded through institutional affiliations. He collaborates widely, with notable co-authors like Kfir Eliaz and Yair Antler.

Jan Dirk Wegnerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Machine Learning
• Computer Vision
• Remote Sensing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Jan Dirk Wegner is an Associate Professor at the University of Zurich, holding the chair in 'Data Science for Sciences' and leading the EcoVision Lab. He previously served as a Postdoc (2012–2016) and senior scientist (2017–2020) at ETH Zurich's Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing Group, following his PhD (with distinction) from Leibniz University Hannover (2011). His research bridges machine learning, computer vision, and remote sensing to address environmental and geoscience challenges, focusing on large-scale environmental data analysis, vegetation monitoring, and climate change mitigation. Education: PhD (with distinction) in Geodesy, Leibniz University Hannover (2011) Postdoc, ETH Zurich (2012–2016) Senior Scientist, ETH Zurich (2017–2020) Research Interests: Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Remote Sensing, Environmental Science, Climate Science, Geosciences, Explainable AI, Uncertainty Quantification, and Applications in Sustainability. The EcoVision Lab develops data-driven methods for global-scale environmental monitoring, including vegetation parameter mapping, flood prediction, forest degradation detection, and AI-driven ecological modeling. Awards: ETH Postdoctoral Fellowship (2012–2016) Science Prize of the German Geodetic Commission WEF Young Scientist Class 2020 (Top 25 globally under 40) Advising & Leadership: Director of the University of Zurich's Doctoral School in Data Science, leading the EcoVision Lab, and coordinating the CVPR EarthVision Workshops. His roles include Vice President of ISPRS Technical Commission II, member of the ETH AI Center, ELLIS, and UN-ETH Partnership. Labs/Teams: EcoVision Lab focuses on interdisciplinary AI applications for environmental challenges, collaborating with NGOs, governments, and industry to translate research into societal impact.

Emma Mooreمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sociolinguistics
• Syntax
• Language Variation
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Professor Emma Moore is a leading sociolinguist at the School of English, University of Sheffield . Specializing in the social dimensions of language, her work integrates methodologies from anthropology and sociology to investigate how linguistic variation constructs identity and social affiliations. Research focus: Sociolinguistic style, dialect contact, youth language, identity negotiation, and community-based fieldwork Key projects: Adolescence and grammar (1999-), Isles of Scilly dialect (2008-), language and inequality (2014-), language perception software (2016-) Educational background : PhD in Sociolinguistics, University of Manchester Stanford University (USA) during PhD research Research trends across her 2021-2025 publications reveal interdisciplinary exploration of: Socio-syntactic variation Clinical linguistics (2025 MDS-UPDRS studies) Digital discourse post-pandemic Indexicality and cognitive representations Dialect contact in insular communities Educational policy implications Scientific recognition : British Academy Mid-Career Fellow (2019-2020) Elected Fellow, Royal Anthropological Institute (2014) AHRC/BA funded research projects (1999-2015) Research group leadership : Mentored 9 PhD students (2004-2024) and supervised 3 undergraduate SURE projects, including analyses of: Gender in rap performance Language style and workplace inequality Oral history digitization Professional contributions : Editorial Board: Language in Society (2015-), Gender and Language (2011-2017) External Examiner: Lancaster University MA in English Language (2013-2017) Collaborative software development for dialect perception testing

• Radiation Oncology
• Medical Physics
• Treatment Planning Techniques
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sotirios Stathakis is Chief of Physics at the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center (2023–Present) and Associate Director of the Medical Physics Division at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio (2017–2022). He holds an Adjunct Professor position at Louisiana State University's Department of Physics and Astronomy (2023–Present). His expertise lies in radiation oncology and medical physics, with a focus on patient-specific quality assurance, dose verification, and advanced treatment techniques like adaptive radiation therapy and SBRT. Education: Ph.D., Medical Physics, University of Patras (2005) M.S., Medical Physics, University of Aberdeen (1997) B.S., Physics (minor in Mathematics and Computer Science), University of Waterloo (1995) Research Interests: Patient-specific quality assurance Daily dose verification Treatment planning techniques Adaptive radiation therapy Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) Automation and workflow optimization in radiation oncology Publications: Over 20 peer-reviewed articles since 2020, focusing on topics like Monte Carlo simulations, AI-driven beam analysis, and AAPM task group recommendations for IMRT verification. Key themes include improving dose accuracy, equipment validation, and clinical implementation of advanced radiation technologies. Grants & Awards: Not explicitly listed in provided text. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with institutions like Fox Chase Cancer Center, South Texas Veterans Health Administration, and LSU on medical physics research and clinical applications.

• VLSI Design
• Computer-Aided Design
• Spectral Graph Theory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Zhuo Feng is Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology, directing the HUDSON Lab and holding a Ph.D. from Texas A&M University. His research develops spectral graph methods for VLSI design, including circuit simulation, power grid verification, and machine learning applications. Funded by NSF CAREER and multiple grants, his work has produced award-winning algorithms like GRASS for graph sparsification. Recent publications focus on spectral methods for circuit stability analysis, physics-informed neural networks, and explainable AI frameworks. He teaches graduate courses in VLSI design and GPU programming while co-founding LeapLinear Solutions. NSF CAREER Award (2014) ACM/IEEE DAC Best Paper Award (2013) Multiple Best Paper Nominations (ICCAD 2008, 2006)

Kingsley Fongمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Market Microstructure
• Investment
• Household Finance
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Kingsley Fong is an Associate Professor of Finance at the UNSW Business School , specifically within the School of Banking and Finance . He holds a PhD from the University of Sydney and a BCom (Hons) from UNSW. His research focuses on market microstructure , investment , household finance , and sustainable finance , and he co-founded the RISE Finance Lab to explore finance's role in societal well-being. He also developed the DATKIS framework for systemic coherence in financial practices. Research Interests : Market microstructure, household finance, sustainable finance, and empirical finance. Teaching : Courses such as WEALTH MANAGEMENT AND CLIENT ENGAGEMENT , SUSTAINABLE INVESTING , and SUSTAINABLE FINANCE . Key Trends in Research : His work spans liquidity proxies, algorithmic trading impacts, broker-client dynamics, and sustainable finance innovations. Notable collaborations include studies on market quality, tax-driven trading, and household investment behavior. Scientific Awards : 2017 Review of Finance Spängler IQAM Prize 2021 Aspen Institute Ideas Worth Teaching Award 2022 S&P Global Decarbonisation Hackathon Engagement : Co-Founder of UNSW RISE Finance Lab (2025) Australian Sustainable Finance Institute Reference Group (2024) Deputy Head of School Banking and Finance (2011–2019) Contact : k.fong@unsw.edu.au | Location : UNSW Business School, Ref E12, Level 3, Room 344B.

• Evolutionary Biology
• Mathematical Biology
• Theoretical Evolutionary Theory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Alan Grafen is an Honorary Fellow at Jesus College, University of Oxford, and holds Tutorial Fellow roles at St John’s College in Quantitative Biology. His primary affiliation is the University of Oxford’s Faculty of Biology and Medicine. He is a leading evolutionary biologist specializing in mathematical and logical models of evolutionary processes. Research Interests: Grafen’s work focuses on evolutionary theory, particularly the formalization of Darwinism, inclusive fitness, signal evolution, and sexual/kin selection. He leads the Formal Darwinism Project to mathematically formalize natural selection’s role in evolution. His models include the mathematical underpinning of Zahavi’s handicap principle and advancements in reproductive value theory. Key Contributions: Published influential works like Modern Statistics for the Life Sciences (2002) and co-authored analyses of Richard Dawkins’ evolutionary ideas. His recent articles (2018–2024) explore natural vs. sexual selection distinctions, kin recognition stability, and extensions to Fisher’s fundamental theorem. Awards and Grants: Not explicitly listed, but his work has shaped evolutionary theory. His research spans theoretical models in Nature -level journals and interdisciplinary collaborations with statisticians and biologists. Labs/Teams: Directs the Formal Darwinism Project and collaborates with evolutionary theorists globally. His work bridges mathematics and empirical biology, influencing both academic and popular science discourse.

Bertram Müller-Myhsokمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Psychiatric Genetics
• Statistical Genetics
• Transcriptomics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bertram Müller-Myhsok is a Research Professor and Research Group Leader at the Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry in Munich, Germany. His research focuses on statistical genetics and transcriptomic data analysis in psychiatric disorders, particularly major depression, PTSD, schizophrenia, and their treatment responses. He integrates machine learning with genetic and clinical data to develop predictive models and stratified treatment approaches. Professional activities include leadership roles in the International Max Planck Research School for Translational Psychiatry and collaborations with institutions like the Institut du Cerveau (Paris) and Bernhard Nocht Institute (Hamburg). His work spans genetic epidemiology, psychiatric genomics, and precision medicine, with over 400 publications in high-impact journals. Key research areas include identifying genetic risk factors for mental disorders, developing polygenic scores, and leveraging omics data to uncover disease mechanisms. He leads projects like Psych-STRATA, a Horizon Europe-funded initiative advancing personalized psychiatry through pharmacogenomics.

Marcel Dettlingمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Predictive Analytics
• Applied Statistics
• Data Mining
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Marcel Dettling is a Group Lead in Data Analysis and Statistics at the ZHAW School of Engineering , focusing on predictive analytics, applied statistics, and complex data analysis. He also serves as a Lecturer at ETH Zurich , teaching advanced statistical methods. Education : PhD in Mathematics (2000-2004), ETH Zurich Postdoc in Applied Statistics (2004-2006), Johns Hopkins University His research spans predictive analytics (regression, classification, time series), data mining, and applications in health economics, transportation safety, social sciences , and business analytics . Recent work includes pharmaceutical cost group analysis for Swiss healthcare and predictive maintenance for marine vessels. Selected publications highlight his expertise in flight trajectory modeling , deep learning error mitigation , and statistical frameworks for rehabilitation finance . His projects address diverse fields like crowdworking in nursing, energy optimization for shipping, and customer behavior prediction.

• Spatial Demography
• Urbanization Studies
• Climate Change Impacts
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Deborah Balk is a Professor at the Marxe School of Public and International Affairs at Baruch College, part of the City University of New York (CUNY). She also serves as Director of the CUNY Institute for Demographic Research and holds appointments in the CUNY Graduate Center's Sociology and Economics programs, as well as the CUNY School of Public Health's Epidemiology Program. Her expertise lies in spatial demography, integrating earth and social science data to address policy challenges related to urbanization, climate change, and population dynamics. Dr. Balk has led significant roles in climate assessments, including Co-Chair of the New York City Panel on Climate Change’s 4th Assessment (2019–2024) and membership in the U.S. National Climate Assessment’s 6th Health Chapter (2025). She holds a PhD in Demography from UC Berkeley and degrees from the University of Michigan (MPP and AB in International Relations). Her research focuses on urbanization, migration, poverty, health, and environmental interactions, particularly climate adaptation and equity. Notable projects include analyzing population vulnerability in coastal zones and developing spatial demographic tools for global health and policy. Awards include the Andrew Carnegie Fellowship (2016–2018) and the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation Fellowship (1991). Dr. Balk has secured grants exceeding $6 million from NSF, NASA, and others, supporting work on urbanization, climate justice, and demographic data integration. She advises multiple institutions, including the U.S. Census Bureau and National Academy of Sciences. Her teaching spans spatial demography, urban policy, and statistical methods, reflecting her commitment to bridging demographic science and real-world applications.

Saad Khanمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Cyber Security
• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Saad Khan is a Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security at the Department of Computer Science, School of Computing and Engineering, University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom. He is an active researcher and educator, supervising multiple PhD students and contributing to government-funded cybersecurity projects with Innovate UK, DCMS, and DASA. He is also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and serves on program committees for major conferences. His research focuses on intelligent systems for cyber security and digital forensics. Key areas include Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), access control, authentication, vulnerability assessment, anomaly detection, and image forensics. He aims to develop automated software tools that enhance digital infrastructure resilience against modern cyber threats. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in applying machine learning and AI to cybersecurity challenges, particularly in IoT security, zero-day attack detection, and human-centric security awareness. His work bridges technical innovation with practical implementation in real-world environments. Scientific Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Dr. Khan actively supervises PhD students and contributes to research grants through collaborations with UK government agencies. He has led work in three major funded projects and regularly reviews for top-tier journals and conferences. He is a member of the Centre for Cybersecurity at the University of Huddersfield, where he collaborates on interdisciplinary research initiatives focused on secure digital transformation and intelligent defense systems.

Adrian Linacreمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Forensic Science
• Forensic DNA Analysis
• Wildlife Forensic Science
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Adrian Linacre is a Professor and Chair in Forensic DNA Technology at Flinders University, within the College of Science and Engineering, Department of Biological Sciences. He is a leading figure in forensic science, with a focus on DNA analysis, wildlife forensics, and crime scene investigation. BSc in Biological Sciences (Hons), University of Edinburgh, 1984 DPhil in Molecular Genetics, University of Sussex, 1988 His research centers on getting more from less at crime scenes , particularly through developing highly sensitive DNA typing methods and studying the transfer and persistence of biological materials. He also pioneers the use of non-human DNA in forensic investigations, notably in wildlife forensic science , aiding in species identification and combating illegal wildlife trade. His recent publications reflect a strong trend in trace DNA analysis , body fluid identification , and DNA transfer dynamics , with applications in drug cases, sexual assault investigations, and environmental DNA degradation. His work increasingly integrates molecular techniques with real-world forensic challenges. Notable scientific awards include: Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM), 2020 Inspirational Scientist of the Year, Royal Society of Edinburgh, 2005 Fellow of the Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts and Commerce (FRSA) Finalist, South Australian Science Excellence and Innovation Awards (2023, 2024) He has successfully supervised several students, including Piyamas Kanokwongnuwut and Alicia Haines, many of whom have won international recognition. He has secured significant research funding and contributed to national and international forensic policy, including a key review for the UK Home Office on low-template DNA. His professional leadership includes presidencies of the ANZFSS and ISFG, and vice presidency of the IAFS. Linacre is actively involved in editorial roles, serving as Associate Editor for Forensic Science International: Genetics and on the boards of Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology and the Australian Journal of Forensic Science . He is a sought-after expert witness and media commentator in forensic science.