جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Jose Pantaleon Gomez IIIمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Infrastructure Engineering
• Transportation Studies
• Materials Characterization
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jose Pantaleon Gomez III is a Lecturer in the Civil and Environmental Engineering department at the University of Virginia. Previously, he served as Director of Research (2011–2016) and Associate Director (2002–2011) at the Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), leading teams in bridge engineering, materials science, and infrastructure management. He holds a BS from Virginia Military Institute (1979), and MEng and PhD from the University of Virginia (1982, 1988), with licensure as a Professional Engineer in Virginia. His research focuses on advanced materials for transportation infrastructure, including high-performance concrete and composite materials, as well as structural testing and bridge design optimization. Notable projects include $5M contributions to FHWA’s Long-Term Bridge Performance Program and over $5.4M in external grants. He has authored/co-authored 42 research reports and 9 key journal articles/conference papers listed here. Teaching & Awards: Courses include Advanced Steel Design, Structural Engineering, and Capstone Design. Recognitions include the 2004 Virginia Graduate Engineering Instructor of the Year and 2015 Civil Engineering Teaching Award. Research Interests: Includes materials characterization, smart infrastructure systems, risk analysis, and sustainable infrastructure design. His work emphasizes practical applications of advanced materials in bridges and transportation systems.

Megan Lawrenceمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Organizational and Management Practices
• Firm Knowledge and Capabilities
• Management of New Ventures
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Megan Lawrence is an Assistant Professor of Strategic Management in the Strategy and Business Economics group at the Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management . Her research focuses on organizational adaptation, knowledge evolution, and managerial strategies across firms ranging from Fortune 500 companies to startups. Education: D.B.A. in Strategy from Harvard Business School (2016), B.S.E. in Operations Research & Financial Engineering from Princeton University (2006) Her research interests include organizational management practices, firm capabilities, and structural adaptation. Articles like 'The Growth of Hierarchy in Organizations' and 'Learning to Manage Breadth' highlight her work on knowledge scope, experience repetition, and implementation performance. Scientific Awards: Brownlee O. Currey Jr. Dean’s Faculty Fellow, Poets & Quants 40-Under-40, Strategic Management Society Best Video Abstract Winner, and others Professor Lawrence teaches strategic management in MBA and Specialized Masters programs and has prior industry experience in quantitative consulting at Merrill Lynch. Her email is megan.lawrence@vanderbilt.edu .

Dan McCammonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• X-ray Astronomy
• Astrophysics
• Diffuse X-ray Background
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dan McCammon is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, affiliated with the College of Letters & Science. His research focuses on X-ray astronomy, including studies of the diffuse X-ray background, interstellar and intergalactic media, and the development of advanced X-ray instrumentation. He is a key contributor to the XRISM (X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission) satellite, leading efforts in high-resolution X-ray spectroscopy and mission operations. McCammon's work emphasizes understanding cosmic plasma dynamics, galaxy cluster physics, and supernova remnant evolution through cutting-edge observational techniques and detector technology. His research interests span multiple subfields, including the thermodynamic properties of galactic clusters, charge-exchange processes in astrophysical plasmas, and the design of cryogenic microcalorimeters for space-based observatories. He has pioneered advancements in transition-edge sensors (TES) and superconducting detectors, enhancing the precision of X-ray spectral measurements. McCammon has contributed to numerous sounding rocket missions, such as Micro-X, and has been instrumental in the development of the Line Emission Mapper (LEM) probe concept, aimed at mapping the soft X-ray sky with unprecedented resolution. His work on the Hitomi (ASTRO-H) satellite demonstrated breakthroughs in resolving the thermal and dynamic properties of cosmic plasmas, such as the Perseus galaxy cluster and the Crab Nebula. His publications highlight a focus on high-resolution X-ray spectroscopy of cosmic sources, including galaxy clusters, active galactic nuclei, and supernova remnants. He has explored topics like non-thermal pressure contributions in cluster cores, ionized plasma diagnostics, and the role of charge-exchange emissions in interpreting diffuse X-ray backgrounds. McCammon's instrumentation innovations have enabled breakthroughs in measuring spectral features with sub-eV resolution, advancing our understanding of astrophysical processes. Despite the absence of explicitly listed awards or grants in the provided text, his leadership in major space missions and pioneering detector technologies underscores his contributions to the field. His research team collaborates on international projects, such as XRISM and LEM, reflecting a commitment to advancing observational astrophysics through interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Quantitative Finance
• Risk Management
• Operational Research
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Sandra Paterlini is a Full Professor in the Department of Economics and Management at the University of Trento, Italy. She holds academic roles including Co-Chair of the ERCIM Working Group on Optimization Heuristics and Vice-Chair of the IEEE Task Force on Portfolio Optimization. Her career includes visiting positions at institutions such as the University of Minnesota and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München. She earned a PhD in Computational Methods for Financial and Economic Decisions from the University of Bergamo, an MSc in Financial Mathematics from the University of Warwick, and a Laurea in Economics from the University of Modena and Reggio E. Her research focuses on quantitative finance, risk management, portfolio optimization, and network analysis, with applications to ESG, systemic risk, and financial stability. Key research contributions include methodologies for sparse graphical modeling, systemic risk analysis, and ESG scoring frameworks. She has received multiple awards for research excellence and serves on editorial boards of journals like Computational Statistics & Data Analysis and Frontiers in Applied Mathematics and Statistics . Her work bridges academia and policy, with contributions to the European Central Bank’s Financial Stability Directorate and involvement in global conferences on computational finance and econometrics.

Alfons Oude Lansinkمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Dynamic Technical and Economic Efficiency
• Productivity Analysis
• Sustainable Food Supply Chains
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Alfons Oude Lansink is a Professor and Chairholder in Business Economics at Wageningen University, Netherlands. He holds adjunct professorships at Universitas Padjadjaran (Indonesia) and the University of Florida (USA), and serves on the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture's CDM committee and Rabobank's scientific advisory board. His academic career spans roles as director of Wageningen School of Social Sciences (WASS) and Secretary-General of the European Association of Agricultural Economists. Education: MSc and PhD in Agricultural Economics from Wageningen University Leadership: Head of Business Economics group since 2003 His research focuses on dynamic technical and economic efficiency , sustainable performance of food supply chains , and economics of plant health . Recent work examines climate adaptation strategies, circular economy applications, and cross-border agri-food innovation dynamics using advanced econometric models. Key projects include MINDSTEP (modeling farm decisions), Closing the Loop (insect-based agriculture), and Food Pro-tec-ts (transboundary food technologies). Publications address topics like: Technical efficiency in dairy and arable farming Economic impacts of climate change on agriculture Corporate social responsibility in food manufacturing Policy evaluation for biogas and organic farming He serves as: Secretary/Treasurer of agricultural economics journal foundation Advisor to Universitas Padjadjaran (Indonesia) on policy and PhD supervision Editorial board member of Agronomy Journal and European Review of Agricultural Economics

• Heterogeneous Catalysis
• Catalyst Synthesis
• Lignin Depolymerization
• +۷ مورد دیگر

An Verberckmoes is an Associate Professor at Ghent University in the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture, specifically within the Department of Materials, Textiles and Chemical Engineering. She is affiliated with multiple research units including the Biomolecules Center for Sustainable Chemistry, ChemTech Materials, and the Industrial Catalysis and Adsorption Technology group. Her research expertise centers on heterogeneous catalysis with a strong focus on sustainable chemical processes. Dr. Verberckmoes specializes in catalyst synthesis, particularly zeolite-based catalysts for bio-alcohol conversion and lignin valorization. Her work bridges fundamental catalyst design with practical applications in biomass conversion, aiming to develop more efficient and environmentally friendly processes for producing renewable chemicals and materials. Analysis of her recent publications (2024-2025) reveals a dominant research trajectory focused on lignin depolymerization technologies, with particular emphasis on catalytic approaches using noble and non-noble metals. She has made significant contributions to understanding reaction mechanisms in zeolite catalysis, especially for dehydration reactions of bio-alcohols to valuable chemicals like butadiene. Her work often combines experimental approaches with kinetic modeling to optimize both catalyst performance and process conditions. Dr. Verberckmoes collaborates extensively within Ghent University and with external partners on projects related to sustainable chemistry and biomass conversion. Her research group appears to focus on developing integrated approaches that combine catalyst design, process engineering, and advanced analytical techniques to advance lignin valorization and sustainable chemical production.

Eric Thunمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Political Economy of China
• Emerging Markets Strategy
• Global Value Chains
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Eric Thun is a Tutorial Fellow in Management at Brasenose College and the Peter Moores Associate Professor in Chinese Business Studies at the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School. He has taught at Princeton University and joined Oxford in 2005, focusing on undergraduate management education and executive programs. Thun holds a BA from Princeton University (1990) and a PhD from Harvard University (1999). He served as a postdoctoral fellow at MIT’s Industrial Performance Center before returning to Princeton as an Assistant Professor in the Woodrow Wilson School and Department of Politics. His research interests center on China’s political economy, particularly how industrial structures and policies influence firm capabilities and competition. Thun has extensively studied China’s automotive industry, multinational corporations, and the integration of China into global production networks. More broadly, he explores strategies of indigenous and multinational firms in emerging markets and the impact of digital transformation on global value chains. Thun’s recent articles (2021–2025) highlight themes of modular ecosystems, state-market dynamics, and challenges in reshoring supply chains. Earlier works (2019–2000) emphasize innovation, policy impacts on GVCs, and sustainability in global trade. No scientific awards are explicitly listed. While he teaches and advises across multiple programs, no formal advisees or grants are detailed in the provided texts. His affiliations include Brasenose College and Saïd Business School, with no lab or team affiliations mentioned.

Hafiz Hoqueمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Corporate Finance
• Corporate Boards
• Director’s Network
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Hafiz Hoque is a faculty member in the Accounting and Finance Department at Swansea University's School of Management. He holds a PhD from Bayes Business School and serves as Director of the Hawkes Centre for Empirical Finance. His research focuses on corporate finance, bank regulations, green innovation, climate change, and ESG. With over 20 publications in top journals and £100k+ in grants, his work explores topics like corporate boards, IPO markets, and Islamic finance. He has supervised 8 PhD students to completion and welcomes new applications. Key areas include climate finance and regulatory impacts on banking sectors. Education: PhD from Bayes Business School (formerly Cass Business School). Research Interests: Corporate finance dynamics, director networks, banking regulations, green innovation, and climate finance. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical analysis, addressing global financial challenges such as pandemic governance and ESG integration. Grants & Funding: Over £100,000 in grants secured in the past decade, supporting research on financial markets and regulatory policies. Labs/Teams: Director of the Hawkes Centre for Empirical Finance, fostering interdisciplinary research in finance and empirical methods.

Allan Sikkمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Comparative Politics
• Electoral Systems
• Party Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Allan Sikk is a Professor of Comparative Politics at the School of Slavonic and East European Studies (SSEES), University College London (UCL). He joined UCL in 2007 following a PhD from Tartu University and a tenure as head of the Estonian parliament’s research service. His research focuses on electoral candidates, party switching in parliaments, and party system evolution, with a 2023 co-authored book, *Party People: Candidates and Party Evolution* (Oxford University Press), analyzing party change through candidate data in Central and Eastern Europe. He leads the INSTAPARTY project, a 4-year initiative funded by the Norwegian Research Council, studying party instability in parliaments. Education: PhD, University of Tartu (2006) MA, University of Tartu (2001) BA, University of Tartu (1999) Research expertise spans political science, comparative government, and democratization, with a focus on Europe and Eastern Europe. His work integrates classic comparative models with insights from new democracies. He is fluent in English, Estonian, Danish, Finnish, Spanish, Russian, and reads multiple languages. Grants and Projects: Co-Principal Investigator, INSTAPARTY: Party Instability in Parliaments (Norwegian Research Council) His publications analyze party system volatility, parliamentary behavior, and electoral dynamics, emphasizing candidate turnover and institutional adaptation. He contributes to Sustainable Development Goals 5 (Gender Equality), 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and 16 (Peace, Justice, Strong Institutions).

Peter Wellsمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Heterogeneous Catalysis
• Operando Spectroscopy
• Nanoparticle Design
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Peter Wells is an Associate Professor at the University of Southampton, with a joint appointment at Diamond Light Source. His research focuses on operando spectroscopy, heterogeneous catalysis, and nanoparticle design. He coordinates the CHEM3054 module on Inorganic Materials Chemistry and holds a Fellow accreditation from the Higher Education Academy. Education: MChem in Chemistry (University of Surrey, 2003) PhD in tailored metal nanoparticle preparation and characterization (University of Southampton, 2007) His research integrates advanced X-ray techniques (e.g., X-ray absorption spectroscopy) with computational methods like DFT simulations to study catalyst dynamics. Key areas include stabilizing structural changes in palladium nanoparticles and designing nanoparticle catalysts for sustainable chemical production from waste biomass. He collaborates with the UK Catalysis Hub and serves on peer-review panels for Diamond Light Source and the Swiss Light Source. Active Research Projects (EPSRC): Core Equipment 2024 (£1.26M, PI) Nitridic and Carbidic Pd Nanoparticles for Directed Catalysis Peter supervises multiple PhD students in Chemistry and actively mentors researchers through collaborative grants. His work bridges experimental and theoretical approaches to catalysis, emphasizing real-time structural analysis under operational conditions.

Pedro Vilaçaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Welding Technology
• Solid-State Manufacturing
• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Pedro Vilaça is a **Professor and Head of the Department of Energy and Mechanical Engineering** at **Aalto University's School of Engineering**, Finland. Previously, he worked at the Instituto Superior Técnico (Técnico), University of Lisbon, Portugal (1995–2013). His research focuses on **welding technology**, **solid-state manufacturing**, **non-destructive testing (NDT)**, **hydrogen-related materials science**, and **materials safety**, with applications in energy and aeronautics sectors. He leads R&D teams and has collaborated globally, contributing to 142+ publications (h-index 32 via Scopus). **Research Interests**: Advanced welding techniques (e.g., friction stir welding), hydrogen embrittlement in steels, supercapacitor materials, and smart composites. He has pioneered methods for **zero-material-loss welding** and **self-sensing metallic materials**. **Key Projects**: Led initiatives like **THEWFuelCells** (fuel cell welding innovations) and **EARLY/Vilaca** (hydrogen damage assessment). His work aligns with **UN Sustainable Development Goals**, emphasizing renewable energy storage and industrial sustainability. **Awards**: 2011 Eng. Cruz Azevedo Award for outstanding research in Mecânica Experimental. **Collaborations**: Active in international networks, including the International Institute of Welding and European research consortia. He has organized conferences, reviewed patents, and advised doctoral students globally. **Recent Articles**: Focus on corrosion-resistant materials, piezoelectric composites, and hydrogen-induced failure in steels. His 2023–2025 work emphasizes energy storage innovations and advanced joining technologies. **Grants**: Principal investigator for projects funded by Business Finland, EU EIT, and Academy of Finland. **Labs/Teams**: Oversees Aalto’s mechanical engineering research teams and collaborates with institutions like Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht.

Weiwei Linمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Structural Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Materials Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Weiwei Lin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Aalto University, specializing in structural engineering with a focus on bridge systems, composite materials, and structural health monitoring. His research explores fatigue behavior of steel structures, seismic performance of composite systems, and innovative repair techniques. He holds a PhD from Waseda University (2012), MSc from Southeast University (2009), and BEng from Southwest Jiaotong University (2006). Key research areas include: steel-concrete composites, bridge redundancy evaluation, replaceable energy dissipaters, and AI-driven infrastructure diagnostics. Lin leads projects like CCU Structure (EU Horizon Europe) and RCF Mobility initiatives, focusing on sustainable construction and material recyclability. He has published 120+ peer-reviewed articles and secured 6 major grants. Lin has received prestigious awards including the IABMAS Young Award (2014) and Outstanding Reviewing Award (2017). His lab collaborates globally, hosting researchers from institutions like Israel Institute of Technology and Tsinghua University. Current work emphasizes crowdsourcing-based bridge monitoring and physics-guided AI frameworks for infrastructure diagnostics.

• Theoretical Mathematics
• Logic
• Analysis
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Martin Epkenhans is a faculty member at the University of Münster, affiliated with the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. He is based at Einsteinstrasse 62, Münster, Germany, and can be contacted via email at martin.epkenhans@uni-muenster.de or by phone at +49 251 83-33934. His research interests lie primarily in theoretical mathematics, including logic, analysis, numerics, and algebraic structures. The department hosts several research groups such as Theoretical Mathematics, Logic, and Analysis and Numerics, suggesting a strong foundational and pure mathematics focus. No recent publications are listed in the provided text, so no trend analysis can be performed. Similarly, no scientific awards are mentioned in the available information. There is no information available regarding student advising, research grants, or leadership in specific labs or research teams. Further details about academic supervision or funded projects are not provided in the source material.

Bonnie Bergerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Compressive Genomics
• Network Inference
• Structural Bioinformatics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Bonnie Berger is the Simons Professor of Mathematics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and head of the Computation and Biology group at MIT's Computer Science and AI Lab. She holds additional appointments as an Associate Member of the Broad Institute, Faculty member of Harvard/MIT Health Science & Technology, and Affiliated Faculty of Harvard Medical School. Her career has been dedicated to pioneering computational approaches in molecular biology, where she has been instrumental in defining the field. Professor Berger's research focuses on designing algorithms to extract biological insights from large-scale data sets. Her work spans Compressive Genomics, Network Inference, Structural Bioinformatics, Genomic Privacy, and Medical Genomics. She actively collaborates with experimental biologists to maximize the power of computation for biological discovery, developing methods that address the challenges of modern high-throughput biological data. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward integrating machine learning with structural biology and genomic privacy. The articles show increasing sophistication in using deep learning for protein structure prediction, developing privacy-preserving techniques for genomic data sharing, and creating efficient algorithms for massive biological data sets. Her work bridges theoretical computer science with practical biological applications. Professor Berger's scientific recognition includes: Election to the National Academy of Sciences (2021) ISCB Accomplishments by a Senior Scientist Award SIAM Sonya Kovalevsky Lecture Prize Fellowships in ACM, ISCB, AMS, and other prestigious societies Multiple RECOMB Test of Time Awards NIH Margaret Pittman Director's Award She has mentored numerous students who have gone on to make significant contributions in computational biology, including Ellen Zhong, Yun William Yu, and Hyunghoon Cho. Her lab receives substantial research funding supporting projects in genomic privacy, structural bioinformatics, and compressive algorithms for biological data. Professor Berger serves on the Executive Editorial Board of the Journal of Computational Biology and multiple other editorial boards. The Computation and Biology group at MIT CSAIL, which she leads, is at the forefront of developing computational methods for biological discovery. The group combines expertise in algorithms, machine learning, and biology to tackle fundamental challenges in genomics and structural biology. They are currently organizing the Machine Learning in Structural Biology workshop at NeurIPS 2025, highlighting their leadership in this rapidly evolving interdisciplinary field.

• Contract Theory
• Game Theory
• Industrial Organization
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Klaus Schmidt is a Professor of Economics at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, holding the chair in the Department of Economics within the Faculty of Economics. His research focuses on theoretical and applied aspects of contract theory, game theory, and industrial organization, with significant contributions to understanding venture capital finance, privatization, and fairness in economic behavior. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Bonn (1991) with the dissertation "Commitment in Games with Asymmetric Information" and Habilitation (1994) with "Contracts, Competition, and the Theory of Reputation". Early academic support included scholarships from Studienstiftung des Deutschen Volkes (1982-87) and a German Academic Exchange Service grant (1988/89). Professor Schmidt's research centers on contract theory applications across diverse domains. His work on fairness and reciprocity (notably with Ernst Fehr) revolutionized behavioral contract theory, while contributions to venture capital finance and privatization established foundational frameworks for analyzing incomplete contracts in real-world settings. He employs rigorous game-theoretic modeling to address incentive problems in procurement, privatization, and organizational design. His publication record since 1991 reveals consistent focus on contract-theoretic problems, with increasing emphasis on behavioral aspects after 1999. Key thematic clusters include venture capital finance (2002-2003), fairness/reciprocity (1999-2000), and privatization/incomplete contracts (1995-1996), demonstrating evolution from pure theory to policy-relevant applications. Gossen Prize of the German Economic Association (2001) Commerzbank Prize of the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences (2001) Teaching Prize of the Bavarian ministry of science (2000) Walter-Adolf-Jörn Prize (1993) German Academic Exchange Service Grant (1988/89) Studienstiftung des Deutschen Volkes Scholarship (1982-87) Professor Schmidt has secured major research funding including German Science Foundation grants for "Incomplete Contracts" (1999-present) and "Venture Capital Finance" (1998-present). His teaching excellence was recognized with Bavaria's highest teaching award (2000), and he maintains active collaboration with leading economists including Ernst Fehr and Monika Schnitzer. While specific student mentorship details aren't documented, his extensive publication record and seminar leadership indicate significant academic supervision.