جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Vivek Joshiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Endocrine Disorders
• Thyroid Disorders
• Diabetes
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Vivek Joshi, MD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at Drexel University College of Medicine. His academic work focuses on endocrine disorders, medical education, and clinical biochemistry. Affiliation: Drexel University College of Medicine Department: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Research interests include: Endocrine disorders (thyroid dysfunction, diabetes, polycystic ovarian syndrome) Medical education innovations (active learning, curriculum development, formative assessments) Clinical biochemistry applications (lipid parameters, oxidative stress, microminerals) Regenerative medicine (platelet-rich plasma variability) Oncology therapeutics (complement system in pancreatic cancer) Recent publications highlight trends in: Systematic reviews on Moyamoya disease and regenerative medicine Medical education reforms (USMLE pass/fail scoring, integrated curricula) Public health analytics (global risk factors, burnout during the pandemic) Biochemical biomarkers for cardiovascular and thyroid disorders Contact: vivek.joshi@drexel.edu

• Biomechanics
• Sports Science
• Exercise Science
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Tom Outram is a Senior Lecturer in Sport, Outdoor and Exercise Science at the College of Science and Engineering. His research focuses on biomechanical interventions for mental health conditions, gait dynamics, cognitive-motor interactions, and sports performance optimization. He has co-authored studies on depression treatment through biomechanics, elite climber kinematics, and surgical outcomes in foot disorders. His work bridges clinical applications with sports science, particularly in understanding how physical movement impacts mental health and athletic performance. Outram's research outputs include contributions to conferences like the Royal College of Psychiatrists International Congress and the International Society of Biomechanics. He collaborates extensively with experts in psychiatry, sports engineering, and orthopedics. His recent studies investigate the feasibility of IMU sensors for motion capture and the biomechanical effects of surgical interventions on foot function. While no formal awards are listed, his active research profile spans multiple high-impact journals and conferences. His advising and grant activities are not explicitly detailed in the provided text, though his collaborative projects suggest involvement in interdisciplinary research teams. He is associated with labs focused on clinical biomechanics and sports performance analysis, contributing to both theoretical and applied aspects of human movement science.

Arthur Seibelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Additive Manufacturing
• Soft Robotics
• Product Development Methodology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Arthur Seibel is a Professor for Product Development and Design at Leuphana University's Institute for Production Technology and Systems (IPTS). Previously, he served as a Group Leader and Department Head at Fraunhofer IAPT (2020–2023) and earned his habilitation (2021) in Design Theory from TU Hamburg. His expertise spans additive manufacturing, soft robotics, biomimetic design, and engineering design methodology. He leads projects like OPTUM-MAGNA (magnesium nanocomposites) and DigiMed (patient-specific implants), focusing on sustainable manufacturing and medical applications. Education: PhD (2015): TU Hamburg, 'On the Inclusion of Parameter Uncertainties into Engineering Design Computations' Dipl.-Ing. (2011): TU Hamburg, Mechanical Engineering with distinction Research Focus: Additive Manufacturing: Metal binder jetting, sintering processes, defect mitigation Soft Robotics: Silicone-based actuators, biomimetic grippers, recycling strategies Product Development: Methodology, creativity, team leadership in project management Materials Science: TPMS structures for heat sinks and implants Teaching: Courses include 'Methodical Product Development', 'Sustainability in Engineering', and 'Intellectual Property Management'. Labs/Teams: Heads the Product Development and Design group at IPTS, collaborating with Fraunhofer institutes on industrial and medical AM applications.

• Biomechanics
• Sports Medicine
• Orthopaedics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Wolfgang Potthast is a Professor at the Institute of Biomechanics and Orthopaedics at the German Sport University Cologne. His research focuses on biomechanics, sports medicine, and orthopaedics, with particular emphasis on injury prevention, muscle mechanics, and joint loading in athletes and clinical populations. He has authored over 250 publications and led numerous projects funded by third parties, including studies on unloader braces, exoskeletons, and sports-related musculoskeletal health. Key research areas include knee osteoarthritis biomechanics, gait analysis, cycling ergonomics, and sports injury mechanisms. He has received awards such as the Basic Research Award (2005) and New Investigator Award (2005). His work bridges clinical and athletic applications, addressing topics like footwear design, rehabilitation strategies, and sports performance optimization. Recent projects include investigating load handling with back-supporting exoskeletons and evaluating the efficacy of surgical techniques for knee realignment. Collaborations span biomechanical modeling, machine learning applications in wearable sensors, and validation studies of sports equipment. He actively participates in academic activities, supervising master’s theses and organizing conferences like the German Society for Biomechanics. Publications highlight advancements in muscle activity modulation, joint mechanics, and injury prevention. Media engagements include discussions on athlete health and sports biomechanics innovations.

Farrokh SHEIKHAHMADIمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Supply Chain Management
• Digital Logistics
• Synchromodality
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Farrokh SHEIKHAHMADI is an Assistant Professor in Supply Chain Management at EM Normandie business school (since 2024). He holds a PhD in Management Science from Université Le Havre Normandie (2024), focusing on digital innovations and data-driven methods in logistics, particularly in synchromodal and intermodal transport systems. His research emphasizes quantitative approaches for optimizing logistics operations. Teaching includes courses like Supply Chain Fundamentals, Logistics 4.0, Python programming, and Project Management. His academic contributions span transportation modeling, healthcare operations optimization, and virtual project team risk analysis. His work has been published in journals like Transportation Research Part E and Computers & Industrial Engineering . He previously served as Lecturer at EM Normandie (2021–2024) and as a Researcher at Université Le Havre Normandie (2020–2022). Research interests include logistics innovation, supply chain digitalization, and transport efficiency.

Chiara Seghieriمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Healthcare Performance Evaluation
• Health Systems Analysis
• Chronic Disease Management
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Chiara Seghieri is an Associate Professor of Social Statistics at the Department of Excellence L'EMbeDS, part of the Institute of Management at Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna in Pisa. Her expertise focuses on healthcare performance evaluation, chronic disease management, and health system analysis. She holds a PhD in Applied Statistics from the University of Florence (2004) and has conducted extensive research at the Management and Health Laboratory. Her research emphasizes measuring health system effectiveness and equity, particularly in chronic patient care pathways. Collaborations include FAO, The Dartmouth Institute, and international health policy institutes. She manages national/international projects under EU frameworks like Horizon2020. Key research interests include: Public health policy implementation Chronic disease surveillance systems Healthcare data analytics Health equity assessment Recent work explores: HCV treatment coverage improvements Antimicrobial resistance early warning systems Patient-centered care optimization Her articles analyze healthcare variations, surgical outcomes, and pandemic impacts on healthcare workers. She leads teams applying machine learning to diabetes management and spatial healthcare accessibility modeling.

Chris Childمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Artificial Intelligence
• Game Development
• Reinforcement Learning
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Chris Child is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at City, University of London, and currently serves as the Associate Dean for Employability and Engagement since 2020. He leads initiatives such as virtual internships, client-based projects, and the Last Mile training program in collaboration with Accenture. As a researcher, he focuses on AI-driven game agents, employing techniques like reinforcement learning and approximate dynamic programming. Additionally, he founded Childish Things Ltd., a computer game company, and pioneered City’s first Data Science apprenticeship program. His academic journey includes a PhD in Approximate Dynamic Programming from City, University of London (2011), alongside leadership in game development and industry-academia partnerships. His educational background encompasses a BSc in Computer Science and Software Engineering (University of Birmingham, 1993), MSc in Cognitive Science (University of Birmingham, 1994), and a PGDip in Academic Practice (City, University of London, 2004). Professional memberships include the British Computing Society and IEEE. Research interests center on intelligent agents for games, robotics, and healthcare applications. Notable projects include the Cricket Captain game series, virtual laparoscopic training tools, and emotion-based reward systems for AI agents. His work bridges academic research with industry, emphasizing practical applications of AI in gaming and education. Advising and grants are not explicitly detailed, but his role in apprenticeship development highlights his commitment to student employability. His company Childish Things Ltd. exemplifies full-stack game development expertise, from design to marketing. Future research aims to integrate agent research into commercial games and improve software engineering practices in gaming.

Jeffrey McCulloughمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Health Economics
• Economics of Information Technology in Healthcare
• Health Technology Markets
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jeffrey McCullough, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Management and Policy at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. He holds a PhD in Health Economics from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School and a BA in Biochemistry from Harvard University. His research focuses on the economics of health information technology, health technology markets, and industrial organization. His work bridges health policy and econometric analysis, with a particular emphasis on telehealth utilization, medical device outcomes, and healthcare disparities. Dr. McCullough’s publications span topics such as telemedicine’s impact on healthcare spending, disparities in left ventricular assist device (LVAD) use, and the role of pharmaceutical promotions in the opioid crisis. Notable contributions include studies on telehealth adoption trends during the pandemic, predictors of cardiac rehabilitation participation, and cost-effectiveness of medical interventions. He was a finalist for the National Institute of Health Care Management Annual Research Award for his work on decision support systems mitigating racial biases in healthcare. His research has examined geographic and demographic disparities in access to advanced cardiac devices, the economic implications of health information technology adoption, and the relationship between ride-hailing services and alcohol consumption. Dr. McCullough’s interdisciplinary approach combines economic theory with real-world healthcare data, informing policy decisions and clinical practices. His scholarly output reflects a commitment to advancing evidence-based healthcare policies and understanding how technological innovations shape patient outcomes and system efficiency. Current interests include leveraging AI tools for medication information retrieval and evaluating the long-term impacts of telehealth on care delivery.

Karl Rathjenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Orthopaedic Surgery
• Pediatric Orthopedics
• Spinal Deformities
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Karl Rathjen is a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW) and Assistant Chief of Staff at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. He holds a B.S. from The University of Texas at Austin and an M.D. from UTSW. His residency was completed at Parkland Hospital/UTSW, followed by a pediatric orthopaedic fellowship at Rady Children's Hospital/UC San Diego. His research focuses on pediatric orthopaedics, including spinal deformities (e.g., scoliosis), musculoskeletal disorders, and surgical outcomes in children. He has authored over 50 peer-reviewed articles, contributing to journals like Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics and Nature Communications . Collaborations include the Pediatric Cervical Spine Clearance Working Group. His work emphasizes clinical trials, genetic studies, and disparities in healthcare access. Key research themes include spinal fusion techniques, scoliosis genetics, and optimizing surgical outcomes for complex conditions like arthrogryposis and amyoplasia. He has led studies on implant density in scoliosis surgery and Medicaid insurance impacts on revision rates. His administrative roles at UTSW and Texas Scottish Rite reflect his leadership in pediatric orthopaedics.

Bart Staalمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Musculoskeletal disorders
• Physiotherapy effectiveness
• Patient-provider communication
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Bart Staal is a Professor and Lector at the HAN University of Applied Sciences, leading the Lectorate of Effective Factors in Movement Care. His research focuses on improving musculoskeletal care through practice-oriented studies examining diagnostic and treatment effectiveness. Key areas of expertise include physiotherapy mechanisms, patient-provider communication, and innovative rehabilitation techniques using virtual reality (VR). He holds editorial roles at BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders and the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. Current projects include VR applications for shoulder and low back pain rehabilitation (VRISseR and VARIETY studies), personalized prehabilitation protocols for surgical patients, and interdisciplinary collaboration models in healthcare delivery. His work emphasizes data-driven approaches using motion sensors and machine learning to tailor treatments. Staal also investigates vocational interventions for workers with inflammatory arthritis to enhance workplace participation. Editorial roles: Senior Editor at BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders Committee memberships: ZonMw Sports and Exercise Committee Key initiatives: VR in rehabilitation, stratified care models, work-focused physiotherapy Publications span over 15 years, covering topics such as spinal surgery outcomes, ACL rehabilitation, and health literacy challenges in physiotherapy. His research bridges clinical practice with technological innovation, aiming to optimize care efficiency and patient outcomes.

Baidaa Al-Banderمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• AI in Healthcare
• Computer Vision
• Explainable AI
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Baidaa Al-Bander is a Lecturer at Keele University's School of Computing and Mathematics. She holds an MSc in Computer Engineering from the University of Baghdad and a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Liverpool (2018), followed by a Postdoctoral Research position at the University of Dundee. Her research focuses on AI-driven solutions for healthcare and real-world applications, including medical imaging analysis, explainable AI, and deep learning algorithms. She collaborates with experts in medicine, engineering, and computer science to address practical challenges, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. Al-Bander's work spans glaucoma diagnosis, melanoma detection, and autonomous medical systems, with publications in top-tier journals like PLoS One and Electronics . She actively reviews for leading conferences and journals, contributing to advancing AI ethics and applications. Her educational background and industry partnerships position her as a key figure in computational healthcare research. Education: MSc Computer Engineering, University of Baghdad (Iraq) PhD Electrical Engineering, University of Liverpool (2018) Research Interests: AI in Healthcare Computer Vision Explainable AI Deep Learning for Medical Imaging Data Science in Structural Engineering Key Contributions: Developed AI models for automated software testing using large language models. Pioneered emotion-aware mental health chatbots integrating BERT and GPT frameworks. Advanced glaucoma diagnosis techniques via deep learning-based retinal image analysis. Benchmarked deep learning algorithms for skin cancer and melanoma detection. Collaborations: Works with interdisciplinary teams in medicine, civil engineering, and cybersecurity to apply AI to real-world problems like seismic risk assessment and network intrusion detection.

• Physical activity
• Physiotherapy
• Rehabilitation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Louise Burgess is a Lecturer in the Department of Rehabilitation and Sport Sciences at Bournemouth University. She teaches on the BSc Sport and Exercise Science and MSc Strength and Conditioning courses, covering Physiology, Neuromuscular Adaptation, Psychology, Research Methods, and Dissertation units. Research Focus: Injury risk in female athletes, long-term impact of collision sports, neuromuscular electrical stimulation, and osteoarthritis rehabilitation Collaborations: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, BH Live Active, Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Education: PhD in Medical Sciences and Public Health (Bournemouth University, 2023) BSc (Hons) in Sports Psychology and Science (Bournemouth University, 2016) Research Trends: Her work bridges musculoskeletal rehabilitation, sports science, and enhanced recovery protocols (ERAS), with a growing emphasis on female athlete health and collision sport epidemiology. Recent articles focus on menstrual cycle physiology, NMES feasibility, and surgical recovery optimization. Scientific Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2023) 30 Under 30 graduate (2023) Best Poster Presentation at Research and Impact in Active Ageing Symposium (2017) Grants: Validation of Prevayl heart rate monitors against ECG (2022, completed). Outreach: Active in public engagement through seminars, hospital open days, and symposiums like Ageing Well Together and World ERAS Congress.

• Human Factors
• Human-Robot Interaction
• Human-in-the-Loop Systems
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Yang Jing is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University at Buffalo. Their research focuses on human-robot interaction, adaptive automation, and human factors in healthcare and autonomous systems. Dr. Yang holds a PhD in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University (2023). Research Interests: Human factors engineering, robotic-assisted surgery, cognitive modeling, medical performance assessment, and multimodal sensing for situation awareness. Their work integrates physiological measurements (EEG, eye-tracking) with computational intelligence to improve human-technology collaboration. Key Research Contributions: Pioneered adaptive human-robotic interaction architectures for surgical environments, developed EEG-based techniques for driver state monitoring, and created computer-vision systems for ergonomics assessment. Recent work explores neurotechnological aids for semi-autonomous surgical tools and automated driving situation awareness classification. Labs & Teams: Leads the Human Factors in Robotics Lab, focusing on interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of industrial engineering, neuroscience, and medical technology. Collaborates with automotive and healthcare industries to translate research into practical applications.

• Psychology
• Social Psychology
• Methodology in Behavioral Sciences
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. María Soledad Rodríguez González is a full professor in the Department of Social, Basic and Methodology Psychology at the University of Santiago de Compostela's Faculty of Psychology. She is affiliated with the Institute of Psychology (IPsiUS) and the Neurocognitive and Affective Neuroscience (NECeA) research group. Her work focuses on methodology in behavioral sciences, emotion regulation, and cultural psychology, with additional contributions to healthcare studies and educational innovation. Education: PhD in Psychology (1993) from the University of Santiago de Compostela Research Interests: Spanning psychology methodology, substance use effects on academic performance, cultural management, and healthcare outcomes. Recent work explores delirium screening tools, student adaptation, and 20th-century Latin American cultural figures. Collaborations: Works with groups like COSOYPA (Social Behavior and Applied Psychometrics) and participates in clinical studies across multiple countries.

Hope Brandonمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Pediatric Critical Care
• Maternal-Fetal Medicine
• Drugs in Pregnancy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Hope Brandon is an Academic Fellow at the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, serving in the Pharmacy Practice & Science Department. She holds a PharmD from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and an MBA from the University of Memphis. Her clinical and research interests focus on pediatric critical care, maternal-fetal medicine, drugs in pregnancy, and educational scholarship. She completed PGY1 Acute Care and PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy residencies at UK Healthcare. Education: Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Belmont University Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Tennessee Health Science Center Master of Business Administration, University of Memphis Research Interests: Dr. Brandon explores clinical pharmacy challenges in pediatrics and women's health, particularly antimicrobial stewardship in critically ill children and pharmacotherapy in maternal-fetal contexts. She also investigates educational innovations to improve pharmacy student outcomes, including NAPLEX pass rate strategies and curriculum design. Professional Engagement: Active in the American College of Clinical Pharmacy, American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, and Pediatric Pharmacy Association. Her work bridges clinical practice, education, and research in acute care settings. Labs/Teams: Engaged in interdisciplinary teams addressing pediatric critical care and maternal health initiatives within UK Healthcare's pharmacy services.