جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Neurovascular unit
• Blood-brain barrier integrity
• Microvascular dysfunction in dementia
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kassandra Kisler Elliott, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Research Physiology & Neuroscience at the University of Southern California. She serves as Assistant Director of the Optical Imaging Core and Research Operations at the Center for Neurodegeneration and Regeneration, Zilkha Neurogenetic Institute. PhD in Applied Physics from Cornell University Her research focuses on the neurovascular unit, blood-brain barrier integrity, and microvascular dysfunction in neurodegenerative diseases. She develops in vivo imaging techniques to study vascular dynamics in real-time, particularly in transgenic models of Alzheimer's disease. Her 2020 publication introduced a novel toolset for visualizing whole mouse brain vasculature, reflecting her expertise in imaging and vascular biology. In her role at the Zlokovic lab, she investigates Alzheimer's disease risk genes (APOE4, PICALM) using transcriptomics and traditional methods, bridging vascular biology with neurodegenerative disease research.

Mark Harrisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Historical Anthropology
• Ethnohistory
• Latin American Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mark Harris is a Professor at Monash University's School of Philosophical, Historical and International Studies (SOPHIS). His research focuses on historical anthropology, ethnohistory, and Latin American societies, particularly in the Amazon region. He has held academic positions in the UK, US, Brazil, and Australia, and his work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to Indigenous studies, colonialism, and decolonization. Education: PhD in Anthropology (London School of Economics and Political Science, 1998), BSc in Anthropology/Psychology (University of London). Research interests include the intersection of environment and society in Amazonian contexts, Indigenous knowledge systems, and transatlantic histories. Recent projects include studies on Brazilian Amazonian cultures and Jesuit documentary sources. He has contributed to over 30 research outputs since 1998, emphasizing riverine societies, seasonal rhythms, and Indigenous histories. Notable awards include the British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship (1996), Phillip Leverhulme Prize (2004), and Warren Dean Memorial Prize (2011). His funded projects explore Indigenous experiences in Brazil and Australia, aiming to create socially responsible knowledge communities. Advising and grants focus on fostering global interdisciplinary collaboration. His work aligns with UN SDGs related to education and sustainable development, emphasizing socially responsible research practices.

David Lydon-Staleyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Health Communication
• Substance Use
• Media Effects
• +۷ مورد دیگر

David Lydon-Staley is an Associate Professor at the Annenberg School for Communication, University of Pennsylvania, where he serves as Principal Investigator of the Addiction, Health, & Adolescence (AHA!) Lab. His research integrates neuroscience with communication science to examine substance use, media effects, and curiosity using fMRI, ecological momentary assessment, and network analysis. Education includes a Ph.D. in Human Development & Family Studies from The Pennsylvania State University, an M.S. from Penn State, an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Drexel University (2025), and a B.A. in Psychology and English Literature from Trinity College Dublin. Research focuses on three interconnected areas: curiosity in media environments and health communication, media engagement in emotion dynamics, and substance use through dynamic network perspectives. Work emphasizes intensive longitudinal measurement of brain-behavior interactions during daily life. Recent publications (2023-2025) predominantly explore tobacco behavior, neural mechanisms of addiction, curiosity modulation, and social media's emotional impacts. Articles demonstrate consistent themes: fMRI analysis of inhibitory control, real-time geospatial tracking of smoking triggers, curiosity-based health messaging, and emotion regulation networks. Research has been supported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, Jacobs Foundation, International Society for Behavioral Development, Center for Curiosity, and Brain & Behavior Research Foundation. Leads the Addiction, Health, & Adolescence (AHA!) Lab investigating substance use through network science approaches. Collaborates with the Complex Systems Lab at Penn's Department of Bioengineering.

Bärbel Finkenstädt Randمشاهده پروفایل

مربی

• Statistical Methodology
• Machine Learning
• Bayesian Inference
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Bärbel Finkenstädt Rand is a Senior Tutor at the Warwick Medical School , University of Warwick, with extensive research contributions at the intersection of statistics, machine learning, and biomedical sciences. Her work focuses on developing advanced methodologies for analyzing temporal and spatio-temporal data, particularly in circadian rhythms and disease dynamics. Research Themes : Bayesian inference, Hidden Markov Models, circadian rhythm stability, transcriptional bursting, and wearable sensor data analysis. Collaborations : Chronotherapy Group at Warwick, Université Paris-Saclay, and interdisciplinary teams across medicine, genetics, and computational biology. Publications reveal a strong emphasis on circadian health monitoring, gene expression dynamics, and epidemic modeling using stochastic frameworks. Her recent work prioritizes personalized medicine applications through telemonitored biomarkers and IoT platforms . Methodological Innovations include spline-based HMMs, distributed delay systems, and harmonic modeling for nonstationary time series. Applications span oncology, sleep medicine, and population ecology.

• Positioning and Navigation Systems
• Transportation Engineering
• Intelligent Transport Systems
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Washington Yotto Ochieng serves as Head of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Chair Professor in Positioning and Navigation Systems at Imperial College London. He directs the Centre for Active Resilience and Security (CARS) and maintains key affiliations with the Centre for Systems Engineering and Innovation, Centre for Transport Engineering and Modelling, Institute for Molecular Science and Engineering, and Space Lab. His extensive advisory roles include the Science Museum Group Board of Trustees, Royal Institute of Navigation Presidency, and Royal Academy of Engineering Africa Steering Committee. His educational background includes a BSc (First Class) in Engineering from the University of Nairobi and MSc (Distinction) and PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Nottingham. He received an honorary DSc from Technical University of Kenya in 2023. Ochieng's research pioneers critical infrastructure resilience, user-centric mobility, and positioning/navigation/timing (PNT) systems. He has designed satellite navigation systems (including Europe's EGNOS and GALILEO) for multi-domain applications and advanced Air Traffic Management and Intelligent Transport Systems. His work integrates geomatics, transportation engineering, and sustainable mobility to solve global urban infrastructure challenges, with recent emphasis on decarbonization and AI-driven solutions. His 2024-2025 publications reveal strong trends in sustainable transportation decarbonization, AI-optimized traffic management, and resilient urban positioning systems. Research focuses on hydrogen fuel cell trains, carbon-efficient aviation, and deep reinforcement learning applications for emission reduction, demonstrating interdisciplinary integration of engineering, environmental science, and artificial intelligence to address climate challenges. Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering (2013) Harold Spencer-Jones Gold Medal from Royal Institute of Navigation (2019) Doctor of Science (honoris causa) from Technical University of Kenya (2023) Elder of the Order of the Burning Spear (EBS) from Kenya (2023) Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) (2024) Ochieng provides strategic guidance to UK Government bodies (Government Office for Science, Department for Transport, FCDO), European Parliament, and European Court of Auditors. His advisory work shaped the Blackett Review on Satellite-derived Time/Position, UK Space Strategy, and Future of Mobility report. He chairs the Science Museum London Advisory Board and leads FCDO's Sustainable Urban Economic Development program in Africa, with significant grant influence through UK National Physical Laboratory and Department for International Development. He directs the Centre for Active Resilience and Security (CARS) and leads Space Lab initiatives, focusing on mission-critical PNT systems and infrastructure resilience. His teams collaborate with international consortia including RTCM Special Committee 134 and US Institute of Navigation, developing next-generation navigation solutions for safety-critical applications across transport, aviation, and urban environments.

• Hydrography
• Geodesy
• Navigation Systems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Harald Sternberg is a distinguished academic at HafenCity University Hamburg, holding the position of University Professor for Hydrography and Geodesy. His affiliations include the Department of Geodesy and Geoinformatics, where he leads research in hydrographic education and advanced geomatics technologies. He previously served as Vice President for Teaching and Studies (2009-2022) and Acting President (2010) of HCU. Education: Ph.D. in Geodesy from University of the Bundeswehr Munich (1999), specializing in trajectory determination of land vehicles using hybrid systems. Early career included roles as scientist at Bundeswehr University (1991-2001) and academic leadership at HAW Hamburg (2005-2009). Research focuses on underwater mapping, navigation systems, and sensor integration. Key projects include: Level 5 Indoor Navigation (5G-based positioning), hydrothermal vent exploration using deep-towed multibeam systems, and low-cost mobile mapping solutions. He also investigates smartphone-based inertial navigation and autonomous underwater vehicles for infrastructure monitoring. Publications span underwater vision systems, satellite-derived bathymetry, and 3D point cloud analysis. Over 200 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters reflect expertise in geomatics applications. Current research emphasizes 5G-enabled indoor navigation and environmental sensor networks. Grants include BMWK-funded autonomous deep-sea monitoring and BGR exploration projects in the Indian Ocean. His lab develops innovative tools like the HOMESIDE sled for seafloor surveys. Supervises Ph.D. research on hydrothermal vent analysis and data-driven inertial localization.

• Structural Health Monitoring
• Computer Vision
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Roya Nasimi, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering at California State University, East Bay, where she joined in Fall 2023. Her expertise spans structural engineering, computer vision, and artificial intelligence, with a focus on developing innovative solutions for infrastructure monitoring and safety. Dr. Nasimi's educational background includes: Ph.D. with distinction in Structural Engineering from the University of New Mexico Master’s degree in Structural Engineering from the University of Tabriz Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Tabriz Her research focuses on structural health monitoring using advanced technologies. She integrates computer vision , artificial intelligence , and machine learning to develop systems for monitoring aging infrastructure, particularly bridges. Her work includes designing low-cost and high-end sensor systems, conducting full-scale bridge experiments, and collaborating on interdisciplinary projects to enhance infrastructure safety and resilience. Her recent publications (2021-2025) demonstrate a strong emphasis on non-contact monitoring techniques using drones, lasers, and computer vision. Key trends include the application of deep learning for displacement measurement, digital twinning for infrastructure, and rockfall prevention through machine learning. Her work bridges civil engineering with cutting-edge technology to address critical infrastructure challenges. Dr. Nasimi's research is supported by multiple grants: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transportation Research Board (TRB) Transportation Consortium of South-Central States (Tran-SET) New Mexico Consortium She serves on two TRB standing committees and mentors students in structural health monitoring and infrastructure technology. Dr. Nasimi leads interdisciplinary research teams focused on infrastructure monitoring, utilizing drones, lasers, and computer vision systems. Her work involves field experiments on bridges and rail systems, often in collaboration with government agencies and research consortia.

Chitra Raghavanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Trauma and Abuse
• Human Trafficking
• Intimate Partner Violence
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Chitra Raghavan is a tenured full professor and clinical psychologist at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY. She serves as Professor of Psychology, Director of the Forensic Mental Health Counseling Program, and Coordinator of Victimology Studies in Forensic Psychology. Her expertise spans trauma and abuse, human trafficking, intimate partner violence, and forensic evaluations. She holds a Ph.D. in Community and Clinical Psychology from the University of Illinois (1998) and a B.A. from Smith College (1992). Education: 2000: Postdoctoral Fellowship, Yale University School of Medicine 1998: Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1995: M.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1992: B.A., Smith College (Magna Cum Laude) 1990–1991: Université Paris V (Smith Junior Year Abroad) Research Interests: Coercive control, sex trafficking, trauma bonding, multicultural assessment, and integrating Eastern psychological principles into forensic practice. She has authored over 50 articles and two books on gender justice, domestic violence, and self-determination in Muslim communities. Media and Awards: Named “New York’s New Abolitionists” (2014) by the New York State Anti-Trafficking Coalition Featured in The New York Times , MSNBC, and podcasts like Prevention is Now and Schein On . Teaching and Outreach: Teaches courses across BA, MA, and PhD programs in forensic psychology, trauma, and gender studies. Leads study abroad programs in Bali (cultural self-study) and Morocco (gender and feminism in non-Western contexts). Collaborates with Dr. Jennifer Pipitone on pedagogy and global psychology education. Labs/Teams: Active in research partnerships and case law contributions, including shaping New York State rulings through expert testimony (e.g., 2018 case law).

Jeffrey J. Borckardtمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Psychological approaches to pain management
• Behavioral medicine
• Outpatient psychotherapy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jeffrey J. Borckardt is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). His primary research focuses on neuromodulation techniques, including transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS), and transcranial focused ultrasound (tFUS), applied to chronic pain management and opioid use reduction. He leads multidisciplinary clinical trials investigating the efficacy of these technologies in diverse populations, including veterans and patients with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Key research areas include the neurobiological mechanisms of pain, the integration of psychological interventions like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and the development of telehealth-delivered therapies. His work emphasizes improving healthcare access disparities and optimizing interprofessional teamwork. He collaborates across institutions, including the VA and international ENIGMA initiatives, to advance translational neuroscience. Recent studies explore the synergistic effects of tAN and tDCS with behavioral interventions, pain biomarkers in spine treatments, and real-time fMRI neurofeedback for addiction. His clinical trials often involve double-blind, sham-controlled designs to rigorously evaluate neuromodulation efficacy. Institutional Affiliations: MUSC College of Medicine, VA Medical Center Research Themes: Neuromodulation, Pain Rehabilitation, Opioid Crisis Mitigation

Miroslav Krsticمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Control Theory
• Nonlinear Systems
• Adaptive Control
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Miroslav Krstic is a Distinguished Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), and serves as Senior Associate Vice Chancellor for Research overseeing 17 research institutes, postdoctoral affairs, and shared facilities. He leads the Center for Control Systems and Dynamics and the Naval Innovation, Science, and Engineering Center (NISEC). Education: PhD (1994) and MS (1992) from University of California, Santa Barbara, under advisor Petar Kokotovic. BSc (1989) from University of Belgrade, Yugoslavia. Research Interests: Pioneered methods in control theory including PDE backstepping, extremum seeking, nonlinear adaptive control, and delay compensation. Focuses on applications in chip manufacturing, aircraft carriers, particle accelerators, Mars rovers, and traffic congestion. Integrates machine learning with control design for PDE systems. Awards: Over 30 major honors including the Bellman Award, Reid Prize, Oldenburger Medal, Bode Lecture Prize, and Fellowships from AAAS, SIAM, ASME, IEEE, and IFAC. Recognized as the world's top control theorist by ScholarGPS. Service & Grants: Editor-in-Chief of IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control and Systems & Control Letters . Directed over $100M in research funding annually. Advised 30+ PhD students and postdocs, many in industry leadership roles. Industry Impact: Technologies deployed in EUV lithography (Cymer/ASML), US Navy aircraft carrier arresting gear (General Atomics), and NASA's Mars Curiosity Rover laser system. Contributions to fusion control, battery estimation, and combustion optimization.

Thomas Paul Colleyمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Propaganda
• Strategic Communication
• Disinformation
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Dr Thomas Paul Colley holds dual roles as Senior Lecturer in Defence and International Affairs at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and Senior Visiting Research Fellow in the Department of War Studies at King’s College London. His work bridges academic research and strategic policy application across multiple domains. Research Expertise Propaganda and strategic communication in conflict Strategic narratives in international relations Military strategy communication dynamics Insurgency and counterinsurgency frameworks Climate change strategic communication Social media analysis for defense applications Disinformation impact assessment Scientific Contributions 2022 : News Wars (book, with Martin Moore) 2021 : Book chapter on diplomatic engagement 2020 : Multiple high-impact articles on disinformation and insurgency Awards & Recognition Recipient of King’s College London’s Rising Star Teaching Excellence Award Featured expert in major UK media (BBC, The Times, The Independent) Consulting for UK government agencies (Home Office, Cabinet Office, DSTL) Teaching & Supervision Co-convenor of MA War Studies flagship modules PhD supervision on UK combatant memory of Afghanistan Global defense engagement training for international officers

Michael Keidarمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Micropropulsion
• Nanotechnology
• Plasma Medicine
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Professor Michael Keidar holds the A. James Clark Professorship at the George Washington University (GW) , School of Engineering and Applied Science, within the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department. He leads the Micropropulsion and Nanotechnology Lab , pioneering research in plasma medicine, micropropulsion systems, and plasma nanoscience. His lab collaborates with industry partners like Vector (licensed plasma thruster technology) and US Patent Innovations, LLC (a $5.3M grant for cold plasma cancer therapy). Key research areas include: Cold plasma applications in biomedical treatment Microthrusters for nanosatellites Synthesis of graphene and carbon nanotubes Multi-scale plasma simulations Scientific accolades include the 2017 Ronald C. Davidson Award and AIAA Engineer of the Year (2016-2017), alongside leadership in interdisciplinary projects with GW’s Global Food Institute .

Amanda Pallaisمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Labor Economics
• Education Policy
• Human Capital
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Amanda Pallais is the Robert C. Waggoner Professor of Economics at Harvard University's Department of Economics. She previously held the role of Paul Sack Associate Professor of Political Economy and Social Studies. Her research focuses on labor market inefficiencies and barriers to equitable education access, particularly for low-income populations. Pallais holds a B.A. in Economics and Mathematics from the University of Virginia (2006) and a Ph.D. in Economics from MIT (2011). Her research explores how labor market dynamics, such as reputation costs and manager bias, hinder equitable employment outcomes. She has also studied how small policy changes, like college application fees, disproportionately affect low socio-economic status (SES) students’ educational choices. Her work further examines the impact of financial aid on college persistence and completion rates among disadvantaged groups. Pallais’s recent publications (2024–2015) highlight trends in labor economics, education policy, and gender dynamics. Key themes include remote work’s gendered impacts, training efficacy, merit aid effects, and experimental analyses of policy interventions. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world experiments to address systemic inequalities. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly noted in the provided texts. While no formal advising records are listed, her research themes imply significant contributions to mentoring students in labor economics and education policy. She is affiliated with Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) and maintains an active research agenda in social stratification and economic inequality.

• Mental Health
• Adolescent Psychology
• Public Health
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Scarlett Smout is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Matilda Centre, part of the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney. Her email is scarlett.smout@sydney.edu.au . Her research focuses on adolescent mental health, lifestyle behaviors, and the development of school-based interventions to address risk factors such as diet, physical activity, and substance use. She has contributed to studies on pandemic mental health impacts, the Health4Life eHealth intervention, and the role of parental monitoring in dietary habits. Her work also explores social determinants of loneliness during crises and the mental health trajectories of young adults during the pandemic. Key research areas include adolescent mental health outcomes, behavioral interventions, and the intersection of lifestyle factors with psychopathology. She has collaborated on large-scale trials and systematic reviews, including an umbrella review of global mental health during the pandemic and analyses of longitudinal data in gender-diverse populations. Her findings have informed policy recommendations for youth mental health recovery plans and public health strategies. Smout has secured grants including the 'Mentally Healthy Future Project' (2023) and a BHP Foundation grant for pandemic mental health response research (2020). Her contributions address both academic and policy domains, emphasizing evidence-based approaches to safeguard mental health in diverse populations. Labs/Teams: The Matilda Centre, where her work aligns with broader initiatives in mental health research and public health interventions.

Marcus Christlمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS)
• Cosmogenic Nuclide Dating
• Erosion and Sediment Dynamics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Marcus Christl is a Lecturer at the ETH Zürich Department of Physics and Head of the Laboratory of Ion Beam Physics (LIP) . His academic profile focuses on Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) , cosmogenic nuclide dating, and environmental applications of isotope geochemistry. Office: HPK H 33, Otto-Stern-Weg 5, 8093 Zürich, Switzerland Phone: +41 44 633 38 84 / +41 44 633 65 07 Email: mchristl@phys.ethz.ch ORCID: 0000-0002-3131-6652 Dr. Christl teaches courses in Accelerator Mass Spectrometry and Quaternary Dating Methods , including: 402-0180-00L Ethics and Scientific Integrity for Doctoral Students in Physics 402-0620-00L Current Topics in Accelerator Mass Spectrometry and Its Applications 402-0621-00L Introduction to Accelerator Mass Spectrometry His research spans multiple disciplines through cosmogenic isotope analysis: Climate Science : Using 10 Be and 14 C records to reconstruct solar activity cycles and climate fluctuations over millennial timescales Geochronology : Developing novel dating techniques using 36 Cl/ 10 Be ratios for ice cores and landscape features Geomorphology : Quantifying erosion dynamics in diverse environments from the Alpine foreland to South African pediments Oceanography : Tracing Atlantic water transport patterns using 129 I– 236 U dual tracers Radiochemistry : Advancing methods for nuclear forensics and environmental pollutant analysis Recent publications reveal trends in: Refining AMS systems for analyzing transuranic elements Quantifying landscape evolution through multi-isotope approaches Understanding ocean circulation pathways using artificial radionuclides Investigating soil dynamics in glaciated and tropical environments Correlating cosmogenic production with sea level and climate changes