جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Michael Hardmanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sustainable Cities
• Green Infrastructure
• Urban Agriculture
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Michael Hardman serves as Professor of Urban Sustainability and Director of the Environmental Research & Innovation Centre at the University of Salford's School of Science, Engineering & Environment. His leadership spans REF Impact Case Study development, research centre direction, and international project coordination across Africa, North America, Europe, and the UK. His research focuses on urban sustainability through green infrastructure, urban agriculture, and climate resilience initiatives. Key areas include radical greening, guerrilla gardening, social prescribing of nature-based activities, and peri-urban planning. His work examines intersections between environmental health, social justice, and food systems, particularly during crises like the pandemic. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals strong emphasis on practical urban interventions: 60% address climate change adaptation, 47% focus on social dimensions of greening, and 33% analyze policy implementation. His work consistently bridges academic research with community action, featuring case studies from Nigeria, Greater Manchester, and international contexts. Hardman actively supervises PhD researchers on topics including urban agriculture, flood mitigation, and public health innovations. His current projects include GREENME (2023-2027) on nature-based therapy, Roma Connections (2025), and Green and Well Community Spaces post-COVID. He has secured funding from research councils, charities, industrial partners, and global bodies. He leads the Environmental Research & Innovation Centre while maintaining visiting positions at Edge Hill University, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague, and Toronto's Carrot City Research Group. His non-academic roles include Trustee of Social Farms & Gardens and Chair of their Academic Working Group.

Fatemeh Vafaeeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Systems Biology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Fatemeh Vafaee is a leading researcher at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) , holding appointments as Associate Professor in the School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences (BABS) and Deputy Director (Science) of the UNSW AI Institute . She previously served as Deputy Director of the UNSW Data Science Hub (uDASH) and has held academic positions at the University of Toronto and the University of Sydney. PhD in Artificial Intelligence from University of Illinois at Chicago Postdoctoral Fellowships at University of Toronto and University of Sydney Founded the AI-Enhanced Biomedicine Laboratory in 2017 Her research focuses on deploying advanced AI techniques to address biomedical challenges through: Biomarker Discovery for cancer and neurodegenerative diseases Single-Cell Multi-Omics data integration and analysis Computational Drug Repositioning and network pharmacology Multi-Omics Data Fusion and temporal network modeling Recent publications demonstrate expertise in liquid biopsy development , single-cell imaging , and AI-driven cancer diagnostics . Her methodological contributions include novel deep learning architectures for omics data analysis and graph neural networks for drug synergy prediction. Scientific accolades include: Winner, Women in AI Asia-Pacific Health Award (2023) Runner-Up, WAI-APAC Innovator of the Year (2023) Top 10 Women in AI in Asia-Pacific (2023) Australian Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Society Research Excellence Award (2023) She supervises PhD candidates across computational biomedicine and AI in healthcare , with significant grant achievements exceeding $17M in competitive funding, including schemes from ARC Discovery , NHMRC , and Medical Research Future Fund .

Ahmad Majedمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Mechanical Engineering
• Metallurgy
• Nanomaterials
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ahmad Majed is a Teaching Professor at Tulane University's School of Science and Engineering, where he specializes in materials physics and engineering. His academic journey includes a B.Sc. and M.Sc. from Ain Shams University in Cairo, Egypt, and a Ph.D. from Tulane University focused on synthesizing 2D transition metal carbo-chalcogenides for electrochemical energy storage applications. Dr. Majed's research centers on: Advanced materials synthesis and characterization Electrochemical testing for energy storage Development of novel 2D materials like TMCCs and MXenes Nanomaterials for battery electrodes and hydrogen evolution His recent publications (2020-2025) demonstrate strong focus on: MXenes and their applications in energy storage Development of transition metal carbo-chalcogenides Electrode materials for Li-ion and Na-ion batteries Photothermal processing of nanomaterials Honors include: William and Catherine Spaar Memorial Scholarship (2023) Best Presentation Award, Tulane Physics Colloquium (2021, 2023) Best Poster Award, American Chemical Society (2022) Graduate Excellence Scholarship, Ain Shams University (2017) Dr. Majed advises undergraduate researchers and serves as senior lab coordinator for the Naguib Lab for Novel Energy Materials. He teaches courses in Mechanics of Materials and Thermodynamics of Materials, and has developed innovative teaching methods for nanomaterial characterization techniques.

Michael Naguibمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• 2D Materials
• Energy Storage
• Supercapacitors
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michael Naguib is an Associate Professor and Ken & Ruth Arnold Early Career Professor in Science and Engineering at Tulane University's School of Science & Engineering, Department of Physics. His research focuses on pioneering next-generation energy solutions through innovative 2D materials for advanced energy storage and conversion technologies. Education: B.S.E. and M.Sc. from Cairo University, Egypt; Ph.D. from Drexel University. Research Interests: Dr. Naguib leads the Novel Energy Materials lab, which specializes in: Development of novel 2D materials including MXenes and transition metal carbo-chalcogenides Applications in batteries, supercapacitors, and electrocatalysis Sustainable and cost-effective electrochemical energy systems Nanomaterial synthesis, characterization, and photothermal processing Publications: Recent articles explore MXene-based hybrid materials for energy applications, environmental remediation, biomedicine, and superconductivity, with extensive work on material design, interfacial interactions, and multifunctional applications. Awards & Honors: Ken & Ruth Arnold Early Career Professor in Science and Engineering Tulane SSE Outstanding Researcher Award (2012) Students & Advising: Has supervised PhD students including Ahmed Majed Ibrahim and undergraduate researchers (Lily, John, Amanda). Current lab focuses on developing inexpensive materials for commercial energy systems.

Marie Weinhartمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Polymers and Biomaterials
• Cell Sheet Engineering
• Tissue Engineering
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Marie Weinhart , Professor at the Institute of Physical Chemistry and Electrochemistry within the Faculty of Natural Sciences at Leibniz University Hannover , specializes in polymers, biomaterials, and tissue engineering. Her research focuses on thermoresponsive coatings for cell sheet engineering, 3D bioprinting of extracellular matrix-derived constructs, and microfluidic systems for physiological tissue models. Her positions include: Deputy Head of Examination Board (Chemistry BSc/MSc) Member of Executive Board (Institute of Physical Chemistry) Representative on Life Science Examination Board Member of Curriculum and Teaching Committee (Chemistry BSc/MSc) Research highlights include: Interfacial engineering of hydrogels via block copolymer self-assembly Thrombogenicity assessment of tissue-engineered constructs Antimicrobial photodynamic inactivation for implants Development of amphiphilic thermoresponsive copolymers Hydrogel-integrated millifluidic intestinal models Her work bridges polymer chemistry , biomaterials , and regenerative medicine , with applications in vascularization, drug delivery, and disease modeling. She has contributed to 83 publications on topics including decellularized matrix processing, thermoresponsive surfaces, and biocompatible coatings.

Michaelle Ntala Mayaluمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Synthetic Biology
• Systems Biology
• Biomedical Engineering
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Michaelle Ntala Mayalu is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University, with a courtesy appointment in the Department of Bioengineering. Her research focuses on synthetic biology circuits, systems biology modeling, and biomolecular control systems. She specializes in designing modular genetic circuits for cell population control and studying emergent behaviors in nonlinear biological systems. Her work integrates mechanistic and empirical models to predict cellular behaviors, particularly in contexts like the microbiome-gut-brain axis and T-cell responses. She employs advanced mathematical techniques such as latent space linearization and reduced-order modeling to analyze complex biological systems. Dr. Mayalu’s research has implications for biomedical engineering applications, including diagnostic systems and synthetic biology-based therapies. She is affiliated with the Stanford School of Engineering and holds a position at the Shriram Center in Stanford, CA.

• Redox Biology
• Biochemistry
• Oxidative Stress
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Leslie B. Poole serves as Professor in the Department of Biochemistry at Wake Forest School of Medicine, Wake Forest University, where she has been faculty since 1992. She holds leadership roles as Director of the Center for Structural Biology and Co-Director of the Center for Redox Biology & Medicine, contributing significantly to institutional research infrastructure and scientific community engagement. Her educational background includes: B.A. in Biology & Chemistry, Wake Forest University (1980) Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Wake Forest University (1988) Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of Maryland-College Park (1988-1991) Dr. Poole is an internationally recognized expert in redox biology , specializing in oxidation/reduction control of protein and enzyme function. Her pioneering work defined the chemistry of biological thiol redox reactions and established hydrogen peroxide as a critical signaling molecule. Her research bridges biochemistry , cancer biology , and translational medicine , with applications in developing novel therapeutics and diagnostic tools for oxidative stress-related diseases. Current investigations focus on redox regulation in cancer progression, cardiotoxicity of chemotherapeutics, and mitochondrial oxidative stress mechanisms. Analysis of her recent publications (2022-2025) reveals persistent emphasis on peroxiredoxin function, protein sulfenylation detection, and redox-mediated signaling in cancer and inflammation. Key trends include therapeutic targeting of redox vulnerabilities in KRAS-mutant cancers, mitochondrial redox control of immune responses, and innovative approaches to mitigate chemotherapy-induced cardiotoxicity through redox modulation. Her scientific recognition includes: 2024 WFU Friends of Chemistry Distinguished Alumni Award Dr. Poole has secured over $16 million in extramural funding (94% from NIH), demonstrating exceptional grant-writing success. She has mentored numerous graduate students and postdoctoral fellows while leading collaborative research initiatives. Her administrative contributions span university committees including safety oversight and Women in Medicine & Science advocacy. She directs the Center for Structural Biology and co-directs the Center for Redox Biology & Medicine, where her team develops redox-based detection technologies including the patented platform commercialized through Xoder Tech, LLC, a Women Owned Small Business she co-founded.

• Gaucher Disease
• Inherited Metabolic Liver Diseases
• Genetic Modifiers
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Pramod K. Mistry , MBBS, PhD, FRCP, FAASLD, is a Professor at Yale School of Medicine with dual appointments in Medicine (Digestive Diseases) and Pediatrics (Gastroenterology) , as well as Cellular & Molecular Physiology. As Director of the Yale Lysosomal Disease Center and Gaucher Disease Treatment Center, he bridges clinical care and translational research for inherited metabolic liver diseases. Born in Kenya, educated in England (PhD in Biochemistry, St. Thomas' Hospital Medical School, 1979) MD (University of the State of New York, 2015) Current faculty since 2007 His research focuses on Gaucher disease , using deep clinical phenotyping to drive genomic studies, biomarker discovery, and conditional KO mouse models. Collaborations span global registries to study genotype-phenotype relationships and validate findings via scRNAseq/snRNAseq. Recent work explores links between Gaucher disease and common conditions like Parkinson's disease, hepatocellular carcinoma, and B-cell malignancies. Key clinical trials include imiglucerase (long-term outcomes) and eliglustat (cardiac effects). Awards include Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine (2008), National Gaucher Foundation Contributions Award (2005), and recognition in Top Doctors of America (2005). Leadership in Yale's adult/pediatric liver transplant programs Active in medical education and physician-scientist mentorship Director of Yale Lysosomal Disease Center

• Cardiac electrophysiology
• Catheter ablation
• Cryoablation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mats Jensen-Urstad is a senior researcher at Karolinska Institute, leading the Electrophysiology research group within the Department of Medicine, Huddinge. His team manages Scandinavia's largest electrophysiological operation, combining extensive clinical work with a robust research program focused on advancing cardiac rhythm disorder treatments. The group maintains a comprehensive database that supports numerous studies in the field of cardiac electrophysiology. Dr. Jensen-Urstad's primary research interests center on catheter ablation techniques, with particular expertise in cryoablation (freezing treatment) for cardiac arrhythmias. His work has established him as an international leader in cryoablation development, significantly expanding treatment options for patients with heart rhythm disorders while minimizing complications. His research spans multiple dimensions of arrhythmia management, including structural heart changes affecting treatment outcomes in atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia, as well as genetic factors influencing arrhythmia development and treatment response. The publication record demonstrates consistent focus on practical clinical applications, with recent work examining gender differences in arrhythmia presentation and treatment outcomes, technological innovations in cardiac mapping and monitoring, and long-term patient outcomes following various ablation techniques. His research group actively investigates how procedural techniques impact healthcare utilization, quality of life, and patient experiences from multiple perspectives. As group leader, Dr. Jensen-Urstad supervises numerous doctoral students and collaborates extensively with clinical specialists across multiple disciplines. His team includes several associate professors and specialist physicians working on complementary aspects of cardiac electrophysiology research. The group operates within the Integrative Cardiovascular, Cancer and Aging Research (ICCA) framework at Karolinska Institute, facilitating interdisciplinary collaboration.

Joshua Cooperمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cardiac Electrophysiology
• Arrhythmia Management
• Catheter Ablation
• +۱۷ مورد دیگر

Joshua Cooper, MD, is a Professor of Medicine at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and serves as the Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology at Temple University Hospital. He specializes in complex arrhythmia management, catheter ablation, and the use of advanced implantable cardiac devices. Education: MD, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO Fellowship, Cardiac Electrophysiology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA Fellowship, Cardiology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA Residency, Internal Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA His research interests include catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia, implantable defibrillators, His-bundle pacing, laser lead extraction, and arrhythmias in conditions like sarcoidosis and myotonic dystrophy. He emphasizes patient education and shared decision-making in clinical care. His recent publications focus on device therapy, ablation outcomes, and electrophysiological substrate mapping, with a strong emphasis on improving clinical outcomes in complex arrhythmias. Trends in his work include the optimization of device programming, management of device infections, and the use of imaging and novel algorithms in electrophysiology. Scientific Awards and Honors: Top Doctors, Cardiac Electrophysiology, Philadelphia magazine (2011–2025) Best Doctors in America® (2015–2020) Fellow, American College of Cardiology (FACC) Fellow, Heart Rhythm Society (FHRS) Outstanding Subspecialty Faculty Educator Award, Temple University Distinguished Teaching Awards from University of Pennsylvania and Temple Multiple academic honors from Harvard and Washington University Dr. Cooper has been actively involved in multicenter studies, consensus guidelines, and clinical innovation in cardiac electrophysiology. He has contributed to research on lead extraction, sarcoidosis, and device interactions. He also participates in public education, including media appearances such as the ‘Higher Learning’ podcast discussing Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest. His leadership in both clinical and academic domains underscores his significant impact in cardiovascular medicine. He practices at the Temple Heart & Vascular Institute in Philadelphia and continues to be a leading figure in electrophysiology research and patient care.

Niall Englishمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Gas Hydrate Research
• Climate Change Impacts
• Methane Emissions
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Niall English is a leading academic at University College Dublin's College of Engineering & Architecture, specifically within the School of Chemical & Bioprocess Engineering. With over 20 years of dedicated research in gas hydrate systems, his work bridges fundamental science and industrial applications, particularly in climate change mitigation and wastewater treatment innovation. His research focuses on gas hydrate kinetics, methane emissions, and microbial regulation of hydrate stability , with groundbreaking contributions to understanding the relationship between Earth's magnetic field reversals and historical mass extinction events (the 'Belfast hypothesis'). Key interests include: Nanobubble engineering for industrial wastewater treatment Electromagnetic field effects on chemical processes Microbial-peptide regulation of gas hydrates Climate change implications of Arctic hydrate destabilization Professor English's recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a strong trend toward environmentally sustainable applications , particularly electric-field nanobubble technologies for wastewater treatment, biogas upgrading, and carbon capture. His work demonstrates significant cross-disciplinary integration of computational chemistry, environmental engineering, and geophysics. He received the Leverhulme Trust Research Project Award (2021-2023) for 'Exploring the potential for biocatalytic gas-hydrate formation (BioGHF)', reflecting the international recognition of his work. His commercialization efforts include two spin-out companies: Aqua-B (CEO) for nanobubble wastewater treatment and BioSimulytics for pharmaceutical crystal-structure prediction software. Professor English actively collaborates with Queen's University Belfast microbiologist Professor Chris Allen, filing joint patents for regulating gas hydrate growth using proteins and peptide sequences. Their research targets the $1 trillion wastewater treatment industry, aiming to solve challenges in processing heavily polluted water through hydrate-based separation techniques.

Lilianne Mujica-Parodiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Computational Neuroscience
• Brain Aging
• Metabolic Regulation
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Lilianne Mujica-Parodi is an Adjunct Professor in Physics and Astronomy at Stony Brook University and leads the Laboratory for Computational Neurodiagnostics (LCNeuro). Her research employs control systems engineering to study homeostatic regulation in brain circuits, with focus areas including neurometabolic interventions, brain aging, and multiscale neural modeling. Key findings demonstrate nonlinear transitions in brain aging where ketone-based metabolic interventions reverse age-related signaling deficits. Her work integrates neuroimaging (fMRI, MRS), computational modeling, and electrophysiology to explore how energy substrates influence network stability and ion channel regulation. Recent publications highlight applications in diabetes-related brain aging and optimization of computational psychiatry frameworks.

William Murphyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biomaterials
• Tissue Engineering
• Stem Cell Research
• +۴ مورد دیگر

William Murphy is a Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, with affiliated roles in Materials Science & Engineering. His research focuses on creating bioinspired biomaterials, defining stem cell microenvironments, advancing tissue regeneration, and developing novel drug/gene delivery systems. Education PhD (2002) and MS (2000) from University of Michigan BA (1998) from Illinois Wesleyan University Murphy’s work bridges materials science and biomedical applications, emphasizing synthetic hydrogels, mineral-coated substrates, and interdisciplinary approaches to regenerative medicine. His research includes organoid modeling, mRNA therapeutics, and plant-derived scaffolds. Key scientific awards include the Kellett Award (2021), NSF CAREER Award (2008), and fellowships from the Biomedical Engineering Society (2020) and American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (2014). He has also received teaching honors like the UW Teaching Academy Award (2005). Murphy’s publications highlight advancements in biomaterials for stem cell culture, spinal cord repair, cardiomyocyte differentiation, and mRNA stabilization. His lab explores both synthetic and plant-based scaffolds, cytokine delivery, and genome editing applications. Grants NIH National Research Service Award (2003) NIH Cellular Biotechnology Predoctoral Fellowship (2000) NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates Fellowship (1997)

Golnaz Tabibniaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Affective Neuroscience
• Self-Regulation
• Decision-Making
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Golnaz Tabibnia is an Assistant Researcher in the Department of Psychological Science at the University of California, Irvine. Her research focuses on affective neuroscience, examining self-regulation mechanisms in clinical and non-clinical contexts such as addiction, phobias, and decision-making. She explores how insights from neuroscience can inform strategies to enhance resilience and mental health. Education: B.A. in Psychology, UC Berkeley Ph.D. in Psychology (Cognitive Neuroscience), UCLA Postdoctoral Fellowship in Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences, UCLA Her work bridges neuroscience, psychology, and clinical applications, emphasizing neural underpinnings of self-control and resilience training. Recent studies investigate stress management through neuroeducation and the role of default mode network connectivity in addiction recovery. Key research themes include emotion regulation, decision-making processes, and translational strategies to improve mental wellness. She has published extensively on neural mechanisms of self-regulation, mindfulness interventions, and dopamine receptor influences on cognitive control.

André Beaucheminمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Synthetic Organic Chemistry
• Catalysis
• Amination Methods
• +۳ مورد دیگر

André Beauchemin is a Full Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences at the University of Ottawa and currently serves as the Vice-Provost, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies. He holds a B.Sc. from Université Laval (1996) and a Ph.D. from Université de Montréal (2001), followed by postdoctoral research at Harvard University. His research focuses on the development of new synthetic methodologies, particularly in the areas of amination reactions, catalysis, and the synthesis of nitrogen-containing molecules with applications in medicinal chemistry. Key roles include leadership in academic administration, including former Vice-Dean for Graduate Studies and Entrepreneurship in the Faculty of Science. His awards include the Governor General’s Gold Medal (2002), Boehringer Ingelheim Research Excellence Award (2015), and multiple grants from NSERC and industry partnerships. Research interests emphasize efficient carbon-nitrogen bond formation, with applications in drug discovery. His lab has produced over 75 publications, including work on hydroamination reactions, masked isocyanate reagents, and heterocyclic chemistry. Collaborations span medicinal chemistry and virology, targeting antiviral agents and cancer therapies. He has mentored numerous graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, many of whom have pursued academic and industrial careers. His lab’s current projects include developing amide linchpin reagents and exploring redox-enabled hydroamination strategies.