جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Stanley Mastrantonisمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Climate Change
• Marine Ecology
• Aquatic Vegetation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stanley Mastrantonis is a Researcher at the University of Western Australia (UWA), affiliated with the School of Agriculture and Environment and the Centre for Water and Spatial Science. His work focuses on climate change impacts, marine and aquatic ecosystems, and remote sensing applications. He contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to life below water and climate action. Research Interests: Climate Change, Marine Ecology, Aquatic Vegetation, Remote Sensing, Conservation Biology, and Environmental Modelling. His studies address habitat mapping, survey design optimization, and socio-ecological system interactions in coastal and marine environments. Recent projects include developing the Benthic Observation Survey System (BOSS) and analyzing drought risks in Western Australia. Collaborations: Active in interdisciplinary teams, including the Geographe Australian Marine Park monitoring project. His work has been featured in news outlets and peer-reviewed journals, with open-access publications emphasizing methodological advancements in habitat analysis and climate impact assessments. Grants and Funding: Investigator on the 'Establishing Standard Operating Procedures for Geographe Marine Park Monitoring' grant (2022–2024), focusing on long-term ecological and socio-economic value tracking. Labs/Teams: Engaged with the Centre for Water and Spatial Science, contributing to projects that bridge environmental science with policy applications.

Xu Qinمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Causal Mediation Analysis
• Multilevel Modeling
• Educational Intervention Evaluation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Xu Qin is an Associate Professor of Research Methodology (with tenure) at the University of Pittsburgh School of Education and holds a secondary appointment as Associate Professor of Biostatistics at the School of Public Health. She specializes in causal mediation analysis and multilevel modeling, focusing on evaluating intervention impacts and mechanisms. Her work bridges methodological development with applied research in education and health, emphasizing rigorous statistical approaches. Dr. Qin earned a Ph.D. in Comparative Human Development from the University of Chicago and B.S./M.S. in Statistics from Renmin University of China. She has developed novel statistical methods and software tools for causal mediation analysis, sensitivity analysis, and power calculations. Her research has been funded by NSF, Spencer Foundation, and IES grants, including an NSF CAREER Award (2024) and SREE Early Career Award (2024). Key research areas include causal moderated mediation analysis, intervention heterogeneity, and methodological solutions for complex educational trials. She actively collaborates with empirical researchers and mentors students in advanced quantitative methods. Notable contributions include frameworks for assessing mediation mechanisms across contexts and tools like R packages for causal analysis. Dr. Qin teaches courses on statistics, regression analysis, hierarchical linear modeling, and causal mediation. She serves on editorial boards for journals like Journal of Research on Educational Effectiveness and Sociological Methodology , and is a member of professional societies including the American Statistical Association.

Taylor Lewisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Sample Design
• Survey Methodology
• Survey Data Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Taylor Lewis is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Statistics at George Mason University, part of the Volgenau School of Engineering. He holds a full-time role outside academia and teaches courses in statistics and mathematics across multiple institutions, including George Mason University, the University of Maryland, and the University of North Carolina. Teaching: Courses include Introductory Statistics, Probability and Statistics for Engineers, Survey Sampling, and Statistical Modeling. Research: Focuses on survey methodology, complex survey data analysis, weighting techniques, and disclosure avoidance procedures. He authored Complex Survey Data Analysis with SAS (CRC Press, 2016), providing tools for analyzing survey data using SAS procedures. His work emphasizes proper accounting for survey design features like stratification and clustering. Outside academia, he balances family life with interests in tennis and attending concerts.

• Molecular Ecology
• Environmental DNA
• Metabarcoding
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Kirthana Pillay is a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Molecular Ecology at Bournemouth University . Her research focuses on environmental DNA (eDNA) metabarcoding, dietary resource analysis, and ecological impacts of toxic metals. Research Trends : Recent works span from 2020 to 2025, emphasizing aquatic ecosystems, wildlife diet analysis (e.g., deer, fish), and eDNA methodologies. Key topics include domestication effects in Atlantic salmon, mangrove fungal contamination, and cross-seasonal resource utilization. Publications : Collaborated on studies in Environmental DNA , Ecological Solutions and Evidence , and Marine Pollution Bulletin , highlighting interdisciplinary applications in conservation and evolutionary biology.

• Statistical Methodology
• Machine Learning
• Parametric Inference
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Claudia Di Caterina is an Associate Professor of Statistics at the University of Verona's Department of Economics. Her research focuses on statistical methodology, including likelihood asymptotics, pseudo-likelihoods, anytime-valid inference, and bias reduction techniques. She holds a PhD in Statistical Sciences from the University of Padova and has conducted research at University College London and the University of Toronto. She teaches courses such as Machine Learning for Economics and Statistics for Business Analysis across various programs. Her academic roles include membership in the Economics Department Council and involvement in committees like the Comitato per le Ricerche con Dati sull'Individuo (CORDI) and Commissione Paritetica Docenti-Studenti. She contributes to research laboratories like VELE (Verona Experimental Lab in Economics) and collaborates with centers such as CRIEP and CIDE. Her publications span topics in high-dimensional data analysis, confidence sequences, and causal inference. She actively engages in public events and third mission activities, including workshops on climate risk and cyber security survey methodologies.

Steve Coupeمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Ecology
• Sustainability
• Applied microbiology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Steve Coupe is an Associate Professor at Coventry University working with the Centre for Agroecology, Water and Resilience. His academic profile demonstrates extensive research activity spanning over two decades, with 80 research outputs and 12 major projects to his credit. His work focuses on environmental sustainability, particularly in urban contexts, with strong emphasis on water management and sustainable infrastructure. Dr. Coupe's research interests encompass Ecology, Sustainability, Applied microbiology, Oil and gas management, and Environmental sciences. His work frequently intersects with urban planning, sustainable drainage systems, and environmental remediation techniques. He has established significant expertise in green infrastructure, particularly blue-green roof systems, and sustainable urban drainage solutions. His research also explores innovative approaches to soil remediation, particularly phytoremediation techniques using plants like Helianthus annuus and Brassica juncea for contaminated soils. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on sustainable urban infrastructure development. His work examines the environmental performance of innovative materials like rubber-modified asphalt, photocatalytic water treatment systems, and multi-functional green roof installations. These studies demonstrate his commitment to practical, evidence-based solutions for urban environmental challenges, particularly those related to water management and pollution control. Among his notable achievements is the HORIZON 2020 award for 'Soil moisture supply and green roof plant requirements incorporating drainage and energy functions' received in 2023. This prestigious recognition highlights the significance of his contributions to sustainable urban infrastructure research. Dr. Coupe has served as Principal Investigator on multiple significant research projects including the HORIZON 2020 project and 'The Phytoremediation Abilities of Helianthus annuus and Brassica juncea in Spent Engine Oil and Mine Spoils Co-Contaminated Soils.' His collaborative approach is evident through his involvement in international projects such as EU ATMO-TNA initiatives investigating aerosol dynamics and pollutant interactions. He has also contributed to practical environmental initiatives including the Coventry Canal Plastics Survey and various sustainable water management workshops. His research network demonstrates extensive collaboration across institutions and disciplines, particularly in the areas of sustainable water management and environmental remediation. Current projects include investigations into 'forever chemicals' (GenX compounds) and aerosol formation from contaminated waters, reflecting his ongoing commitment to addressing emerging environmental challenges.

• Soil Science
• Geostatistics
• Agricultural Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Montserrat Valcarcel Armesto is a Professor at the Department of Agroforestry Engineering , part of the Higher Polytechnic School of Engineering at the University of Santiago de Compostela . She is affiliated with the PROEPLA (Projects and Planning) research group, focusing on soil science, erosion modeling, and geostatistical analysis. Doctorate: University of Santiago de Compostela (1999) Research Focus: Spatial variability of erosion, soil compaction, and nutrient distribution Email: montse.valcarcel@usc.es Her research explores soil erosion under Atlantic climates, geostatistical modeling of soil properties, and electrical conductivity-based analysis for precision agriculture. She has pioneered applications of multifractal analysis and electrical resistivity tomography in agricultural and hydrological contexts. Key trends in her publications include spatial heterogeneity assessment , soil compaction optimization , and erosion process characterization . Her work integrates GIS technologies , field-scale modeling , and multi-sensor approaches to address soil-water interactions and sustainable land management. Labs/Teams : PROEPLA Research Group Collaborations on agroforestry planning projects

Laura L. Watkinsمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Astrometry
• Dark Matter
• Dwarf Galaxies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Laura L. Watkins is an ESA-AURA Astronomer at the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) in Baltimore, USA. She currently serves as Deputy Mission Head of the Science Mission Office, leading the Science Policies Group and overseeing Science Infrastructure activities. She is a core member of the HSTPROMO research group and participates in the JWST Telescope Scientist Team’s Local Group Proper Motion Science project. Her research focuses on the kinematics and dynamics of small stellar systems, including globular clusters and dwarf galaxies, using data from Hubble and Gaia. She holds a PhD in Astronomy from the University of Cambridge and has held postdoctoral positions at STScI and the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy. She has been awarded ERC Fellowships and numerous scholarships, including the PPARC/STFC studentship. Education: PhD in Astronomy (University of Cambridge, 2010), MSci in Natural Sciences (University of Cambridge, 2006). Professional memberships include the International Astronomical Union and the American Astronomical Society. She has organized conferences, served on review committees (e.g., HST Time Allocation Committee), and contributed to projects like the Gaia Challenge and Theia Consortium. Her work has been featured in media including NASA/ESA press releases and CNN. Research interests emphasize using proper motions and dynamical models to study stellar systems’ formation, evolution, and dark matter distribution. Key projects include analyzing globular cluster kinematics and Local Group dynamics. She has supervised students in summer programs and internships, mentored postdocs, and co-organized workshops like the 2018 Science With Precision Astrometry conference.

Alessio ROVEREمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Physical Geography
• Geomorphology
• Sea Level Changes
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Alessio Rovere is a Full Professor at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, specializing in Physical Geography and Geomorphology within the Department of Environmental Sciences, Computer Science and Statistics. He leads the Laboratory Supervisor role at the Research Institute for Complexity Safety. His research focuses on past sea level changes, coastal geomorphology, and the impacts of climate change on coastal environments. Rovere holds an ERC Starting Grant (2018) for his WARMCOASTS project investigating sea level and extreme waves during the Last Interglacial. Education includes a Ph.D. in Marine Science (2010) and earlier degrees from the University of Genoa. He has held academic and research roles globally, including at Columbia University and MARUM in Bremen. Teaching includes courses like Coastal Geological Processes and Risks (Master’s) and Physical Geography modules (Bachelor’s). Research interests span sea-level reconstruction using geophysical models, coral reef dynamics, and storm surge analysis in warming climates. He supervises students across Ph.D., Master’s, and postdoc levels. Key achievements include developing the World Atlas of Last Interglacial Shorelines (WALIS) and advancing methodologies in drone photogrammetry for coastal topography. His work bridges geology, climatology, and environmental policy, with a focus on interdisciplinary solutions for coastal resilience.

Reza Vafaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Statistics
• Data Science
• Business Analytics
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Reza Vafa serves as an Instructor of Practice in the Department of Statistics, Operations, and Data Science at Temple University's Fox School of Business and Management, bringing prior adjunct experience from West Chester University and Delaware County Community College. Education: Master of Science in Applied Statistics, West Chester University Coursework toward Master of Science in Statistics, Isfahan University Bachelor of Science in Statistics, Shahid Beheshti University (Iran) His expertise spans Statistics, Data Science, and Business Analytics, emphasizing practical statistical applications for business decision-making through undergraduate instruction. Courses Taught: STAT 1001: Quantitative Methods for Business I STAT 1102: Quantitative Methods for Business II STAT 2103: Statistical Business Analytics STAT 2522: Survey Design and Sampling STAT 2903: Honors Statistical Business Analytics Public records indicate no documented scientific awards, student advising activities, research grants, or laboratory affiliations beyond his core teaching responsibilities.

Denise O'Mearaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Molecular Ecology
• Biodiversity Conservation
• Environmental Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Denise O'Meara is a Lecturer in the Department of Science at South East Technological University (SETU), affiliated with the Eco Innovation Research Centre and the Molecular Ecology Research Group (MERG). She holds a PhD in Molecular Ecology (SETU, 2015) and a BSc Hons in Applied Ecology (University College Cork, 2008). Her research focuses on applying DNA techniques to biodiversity monitoring, conservation, and environmental/animal health, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals. She has been a faculty member since 2015 and has produced over 43 research outputs, including peer-reviewed articles, commissioned reports, and media contributions. Her expertise spans molecular ecology, entomology, and conservation genetics. Recent work includes studies on Culicoides midges, red squirrels, and invasive species management. She has been recognized with the 'Highly Commended Early Career Researcher' award (2019) and a 2025 nomination for an established researcher award at SETU. Dr. O'Meara collaborates internationally, contributing to biodiversity forums and media discussions on ecological topics. Her research highlights include DNA barcoding for species identification, genetic analyses of invasive species, and non-invasive genetic monitoring of wildlife populations. She actively engages in public outreach, co-launching a biodiversity and sustainability forum at SETU (2024).

• Distributed Systems
• Graph Processing
• Blockchain Technology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Ruben Mayer is a prominent researcher in distributed systems, graph processing, and blockchain technology, affiliated with the University of Stuttgart. He holds a PhD from the same institution (2018) and has authored over 100 publications in top-tier conferences and journals such as SIGMOD, VLDB, and ACM Computing Surveys. His work focuses on scalable deep learning, federated learning, and edge computing, with applications in distributed systems and privacy-preserving AI. Key research interests include optimizing distributed infrastructure for graph neural networks, exploring cross-cloud training challenges, and advancing federated learning methodologies. He has contributed to foundational studies on blockchain optimization, edge computing reliability, and ethical AI compliance with regulations like the European AI Act. Recent work highlights include WaveGAS: Waveform Relaxation for Scaling Graph Neural Networks (2025) and A Survey on Efficient Federated Learning Methods for Foundation Model Training (2024), demonstrating his leadership in advancing scalable machine learning systems. His research bridges theoretical insights with practical system design, addressing critical challenges in modern distributed infrastructures.

• Arctic Ecology
• Benthic Ecology
• Marine Biodiversity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jennifer Dannheim is a researcher at the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI) within the Deep-Sea Ecology and Technology department. Her work focuses on Arctic and North Sea benthic ecosystems, emphasizing anthropogenic impacts, functional ecology, and food web dynamics. She leads research on benthic communities in the context of renewable energy infrastructure and climate change. Key roles include delegation in the ICES Benthos Ecology Working Group (BEWG), membership in the Council of Arctic Flora and Fauna (CAFF), and the Circumpolar Biodiversity Monitoring Program (CBMP). Her research integrates long-term observation data from AWI's HAUSGARTEN observatory and other Arctic sites. She collaborates on projects like PANABIO and BISAR, addressing biodiversity data challenges and environmental impacts of offshore wind farms. Publications span Arctic benthic biodiversity, deep-sea sponge habitats, and the ecological effects of marine infrastructure. Her work bridges field studies, data science (e.g., CRITTERBASE), and policy-relevant research to inform sustainable ocean management.

• Benthic Ecology
• Antarctic Marine Biodiversity
• Bentho-pelagic Coupling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Santiago Pineda Metz is a Scientist at the Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI), affiliated with the Shelf Sea System Ecology department. His primary roles include benthic community research, with a focus on Antarctic and sub-Antarctic ecosystems. He holds a PhD from AWI and the University of Bremen (2019), building on his MSc research on Weddell Sea benthic communities (2014). Research interests center on benthic-pelagic coupling, Antarctic shelf ecology, and impacts of climate change on marine biodiversity. Key areas include larval dispersal dynamics, blue carbon pathways in polar fjords, and seabed sampling methodologies. His work integrates field studies, long-term observations, and interdisciplinary collaborations across marine geosciences and ecology. Publications highlight contributions to understanding Weddell Sea benthic communities, Antarctic fjord carbon dynamics, and larval connectivity in North Sea protected areas. He has participated in international expeditions and conferences, including SCAR Biology Symposia and World Sponge Conferences. Dr. Metz collaborates with institutions like the University of Bremen, AWI's Marine Chemistry and Ecology labs, and international polar research networks. His research supports conservation efforts in polar regions through studies on biodiversity hotspots and ecosystem resilience.

• Remote Sensing
• SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar)
• InSAR
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sofia Antonova is a postdoctoral researcher in the Permafrost Research group at the Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI), specifically within the Polar Terrestrial Environmental Systems department. Her work focuses on remote sensing techniques, including SAR and InSAR, applied to permafrost studies. She is actively involved in the BMBF-funded project ThinIce , investigating permafrost dynamics and environmental impacts. Her research integrates satellite data with field observations to monitor thaw subsidence, subsidence detection, and permafrost-related environmental changes in Arctic and subarctic regions. Key research interests include permafrost degradation, cryosphere dynamics, and the application of advanced remote sensing methods for environmental monitoring. Projects span the Lena River Delta in Siberia and the Mackenzie Delta in Canada, addressing questions of methane emissions, soil temperature, and waterbody contributions to climate feedbacks. Publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches combining geospatial analysis, field campaigns, and remote sensing data to advance understanding of permafrost vulnerability and its implications for global climate systems.