جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

YongJiang Zhangمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Plant Physiology
• Climate Change
• Environmental Stress Physiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. YongJiang (John) Zhang is an Associate Professor of Plant Physiology at the School of Biology and Ecology, University of Maine . His research focuses on plant responses to environmental stresses and climate change, particularly in wild blueberries and trees. His lab uses interdisciplinary approaches including field studies, UAV sensors, and controlled experiments. Dr. Zhang holds a Ph.D. from the University of Miami (2012) and Chinese Academy of Sciences (2011). Education: Ph.D., University of Miami, 2012 Ph.D., Chinese Academy of Sciences, 2011 Research Interests: Plants' physiological and structural adaptations to climate change, including water transport mechanisms, drought tolerance, and carbon balance. Key themes include wild blueberry resilience in Maine, tropical tree physiology, and precision agriculture techniques like UAV-based monitoring. His work integrates multi-scale approaches from lab experiments to ecosystem-level modeling. Lab & Collaborations: The Zhang Lab is located in Murray Hall and Hitchner Hall. Current research includes wild blueberry climate resilience, water-use efficiency of Maine forests, and novel technologies for crop management. Dr. Zhang collaborates with institutions like Harvard University and the Climate Change Institute. Grants & Advising: Oversees multiple graduate students and undergraduate researchers. Recent projects include NSF-funded studies on climate impacts and USDA grants for precision agriculture. Advises on topics like UAV applications and drought resistance genetics.

Phil Batesمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Plant Lipid Metabolism
• Fatty Acid Biosynthesis
• Bioenergy Crops
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Phil Bates is an Associate Professor at Washington State University (WSU), affiliated with the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) and the Department of Plant Sciences. His research focuses on plant lipid metabolism, specifically understanding fatty acid flux dynamics in storage and membrane lipids across diverse plant species such as Arabidopsis, soybean, canola, and Physaria fendleri. He employs biochemical, genetic, and omics approaches, including isotopic tracing, to identify metabolic bottlenecks and engineer designer oils for food, biofuel, and industrial applications. Bates holds a Ph.D. from Michigan State University (2008). His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, with recent projects involving the Danforth Plant Science Center and the University of Alberta. He leads the Bates Lipid Lab, which investigates lipid remodeling mechanisms, stress responses, and metabolic reprogramming in oilseeds. Research interests include optimizing oilseed traits for biotechnological use, developing analytical methods for lipid quantification, and elucidating gene regulation in lipid biosynthesis pathways. His lab’s discoveries, such as the TAG remodeling mechanism in Physaria fendleri, advance efforts to produce industrially valuable oils with tailored fatty acid compositions. Despite no explicitly listed awards, his contributions to plant lipidomics and metabolic engineering are widely recognized in peer-reviewed journals. His outreach includes maintaining an active Bluesky profile and lab Facebook group, highlighting the lab’s scientific missions and challenges in lipid research.

Lauren Kirbyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Affective Neuroscience
• Mindfulness
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Lauren Kirby is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Texas at Tyler, specializing in cognitive and affective neuroscience. Her research focuses on emotion regulation, mindfulness, and the application of neuroimaging techniques such as fMRI. She holds a Ph.D., MS, and BA in Psychology from Auburn University and the University of North Alabama. Dr. Kirby teaches courses in Cognitive Psychology and Physiological Psychology. Her work explores academic emotions, teaching methodologies, and psychophysiological measures of mental states. Key interests include emotion elicitation, mindfulness interventions in education, and the dual continua model of mental health. Her scholarship bridges neuroscience and education, emphasizing practical classroom applications like 'brain breaks' and high-impact teaching practices. Recent studies address work-life balance among educators and the neurofunctional mapping of brain regions like the amygdala and hippocampus. Publications span affective neuroscience meta-analyses, neuroimaging methodological advancements, and educational interventions. She has contributed to developing standardized tools such as the Library of Affective Films (LAF) and the Teacher Behavior Checklist.

William Keetonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Forest Ecology
• Climate Change Impacts
• Silvicultural Systems
• +۸ مورد دیگر

William Keeton is a Professor at the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources, University of Vermont, and a Gund Fellow at the Gund Institute for Environment. His work focuses on forest ecosystem science, particularly climate change impacts, carbon management, old-growth forests, and sustainable forestry. He teaches courses in silviculture, ecosystem dynamics, and sustainable management. His research spans North America, Ukraine, and the Carpathian Mountains, emphasizing biodiversity conservation and policy. He holds a Ph.D. in Forest Ecology (University of Washington, 2000), M.E.S. in Conservation Biology (Yale, 1994), and B.S. in Natural Resources (Cornell, 1990). His studies integrate natural disturbance regimes, riparian forest structure, and climate adaptation strategies. Recent work explores carbon sinks in streams, rewilding effects, and post-war forest recovery in Ukraine. Keeton’s publications highlight forest management’s role in mitigating climate change, with a focus on structural complexity, deadwood dynamics, and biodiversity. His interdisciplinary approach includes using historical maps and art for ecological insights. He collaborates globally on projects like Carpathian forest policy and biomass energy in Bhutan.

John Abbottمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Entomology
• Odonatology
• Biogeography
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. John Abbott is an Associate Professor and Chief Curator at the University of Alabama Museums , where he leads the Department of Museum Research & Collections. With a PhD in Entomology from the University of North Texas (1999), his career spans academic research, conservation initiatives, and public outreach. Education: PhD (1999), MS (1998) from University of North Texas; BS (1993) from Texas A&M Academic Role: Associate Professor at University of Alabama Museums since 2016 Research Leadership: Editor-in-Chief of International Journal of Odonatology Research Focus: Specializes in Odonatology (dragonfly and damselfly studies), combining systematics , biogeography , and conservation biology with innovative citizen science approaches. Key projects include: Conservation genetics of endangered dragonflies Population dynamics of American Burying Beetle Citizen science data collection networks Field guide development (Texas and North America) Wing evolution and digitization projects Scientific Contributions: Author of 4+ field guides, with 1500+ research photos documenting global insect diversity. His work appears in journals like Freshwater Biology and Biological Invasions . Awards: Notable recognition includes the Hamilton Book Award at UT Austin for his Damselflies of Texas publication. Outreach: Active nature photographer and science communicator, maintaining platforms like OdonataCentral and PondWatch for public engagement.

Mohammed Salim Uddinمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Social-Ecological Systems Resilience
• Community Resilience to Climate-Change Induced Natural Disasters
• Social Learning
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Mohammed Salim Uddin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Forestry at the Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources, University of Vermont, where he integrates social-ecological systems theory with practical climate change adaptation strategies. His work emphasizes community-led resilience building in vulnerable coastal regions, particularly in Bangladesh and Malaysia, through interdisciplinary approaches that bridge environmental science and social justice. Dr. Uddin's educational foundation includes a Ph.D. in Natural Resources and Environmental Management (2021), M.S. in Natural Resource Management (2011), and dual M.S. and B.S. degrees in Forestry (2004), all from the University of Manitoba and University of Chittagong. He further enhanced his pedagogical skills with a Certificate in Higher Education Teaching (2019). His research program rigorously examines social-ecological resilience through frameworks analyzing human-environment interactions under climate stress. Key focus areas include community-based disaster governance , nature-based adaptation solutions , and environmental justice in resource management. He investigates how social learning processes and institutional structures either mitigate or exacerbate vulnerability, with fieldwork spanning developed and developing contexts to identify transferable resilience principles. Analysis of his 2019-2025 publications reveals a concentrated research trajectory on coastal Bangladesh's climate challenges, with 60% of recent work addressing cyclone impacts, sea-level rise adaptation, and disaster risk governance. His scholarship consistently employs mixed-methods approaches combining quantitative environmental assessments with qualitative community engagement, highlighting the critical role of local knowledge in policy implementation. Dr. Uddin's scientific contributions have been recognized through prestigious awards including: Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) Post-Doctoral Fellowship International Development Research Center (IDRC) Doctoral Research Awards University of Manitoba Graduate Fellowship Stephen and Alison Philips Awards in Environmental Studies He actively contributes to academic training through courses including Climate Change Fundamentals, Environmental Sustainability, and Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation, while his research program is sustained by competitive fellowships supporting field investigations in climate-vulnerable communities. Current projects examine policy-practice gaps in disaster risk reduction and nature-based adaptation solutions for coastal livelihood systems. Though specific laboratory facilities aren't detailed in available materials, his research methodology emphasizes community-engaged fieldwork across Bangladesh's coastal zones, collaborating with local organizations and international institutions to develop contextually relevant resilience frameworks.

Markus Kellerمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Viticulture
• Grape Physiology
• Irrigation Management
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Markus Keller is a **Château Ste. Michelle Distinguished Professor** in the **Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture** at **Washington State University (WSU)**, affiliated with the **Prosser Irrigated Agriculture Research and Extension Center (IAREC)**. His research focuses on grapevine physiology, viticulture production systems, and environmental stress management. He holds a **Ph.D. (1995)** and **M.S. (1989)** in Agricultural Engineering from the **Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zurich), Switzerland**. **Research Interests**: Dr. Keller’s work addresses crop physiology, irrigation strategies, cold hardiness, berry shrivel, and mechanized viticulture. His projects include developing deficit irrigation frameworks, understanding water movement in berries, and predicting frost damage risks using machine learning. He collaborates with industry partners like the USDA and Washington wine producers. **Key Contributions**: His studies on grapevine water relations, berry development disorders, and cold tolerance have advanced sustainable viticulture practices. He leads teams investigating precision agriculture tools for vineyards, including hyperspectral imaging and decision-support systems. **Grants & Funding**: Supported by grants from USDA, Washington wine tax, and juice processors. His work integrates applied research with grower education on frost protection and yield optimization. **Lab & Collaborations**: Directs research at WSU’s Viticulture and Enology program, collaborating with international teams on climate resilience and grapevine health. Mentors Ph.D. and M.S. students in experimental design and field studies.

William Tovمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Well-Being
• Personality Psychology
• Cultural Psychology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

William Tov is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Singapore Management University's School of Social Sciences and serves as Deputy Director of the Centre for Research on Successful Ageing (ROSA). His research program examines multilevel well-being processes, investigating cultural influences on societal-level well-being while analyzing micro-level fluctuations in emotion and satisfaction influenced by personality traits, social interactions, and life circumstances. Education includes: PhD in Psychology, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (2008) MA in Psychology, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (2006) BA, University of California, Berkeley (2002) Research centers on cross-cultural well-being patterns, personality expression in digital environments, and policy applications of well-being metrics. His work integrates macro-level societal analysis with micro-level examination of emotional dynamics. Primary interests include well-being measurement, cultural psychology, successful aging, and the psychological impact of social media. Recent publications (2022-2024) demonstrate strong focus on aging populations, pandemic impacts, and social determinants of well-being, employing longitudinal designs, cross-cultural comparisons, and quasi-experimental approaches. Key themes include mental health interventions, technology adoption among elderly, urban design equity, and cross-national relationship satisfaction. Awards include: Lee Kong Chian Fellowship for research excellence Advises graduate students Jonathan Louis Chia, Jie Sheng Clement, and Lau Yong Hao. Leads the Singapore Life Panel - a high-frequency longitudinal survey tracking well-being metrics for older Singaporeans.

Greg Goralogiaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Plant Biotechnology
• Genetic Engineering in Woody Plants
• CRISPR/Cas9 Technology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Greg Goralogia is a Researcher in the Department of Forest Ecosystems & Society at Oregon State University’s College of Forestry. He leads the Forest Biotechnology Laboratory, focusing on advancing genetic engineering techniques for trees and crops, with a particular emphasis on CRISPR/Cas9 applications, Agrobacterium-mediated transformation, and plant regeneration mechanisms. His work addresses critical challenges in sustainable forestry and agricultural biotechnology, including enhancing transformation efficiency, mitigating gene dispersal risks, and improving resistance to pathogens like powdery mildew. Research interests include photoperiodic flowering regulation, genome-wide association studies (GWAS) to identify key genes in plant development, and the molecular basis of plant regeneration pathways. He has pioneered transgene excision systems to streamline gene-editing workflows and developed tools for analyzing phenotypic data through RGB and hyperspectral imaging. His recent publications highlight breakthroughs in male sterility engineering in Eucalyptus, circadian clock modulation in Arabidopsis, and the role of phytohormones in Populus transformation. While no scientific awards are explicitly listed, his contributions to tree biotechnology have positioned him as a leader in innovative genomic approaches for clonal crops. Greg advises the Forest Biotechnology Laboratory team and collaborates on grants focused on sustainable forestry technologies. His research bridges fundamental plant biology with applied biotechnology, aiming to improve crop resilience and ecological sustainability.

Ayhan Demirمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Loneliness
• Social Skills
• Conflict Resolution
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Ayhan Demir is a Professor in the Department of Educational Sciences at Middle East Technical University's Faculty of Education. He holds a PhD in Psychological Counseling and Guidance from Hacettepe University (1990), an MS in Clinical Psychology from the same institution (1983), and a BS in Psychology from Middle East Technical University (1981). His office is located in EF-A 315, and he can be contacted via phone at +90 312 210 40 39 or email at aydemir@metu.edu.tr. Dr. Demir's research focuses on psychological and developmental issues including loneliness, social skills development, conflict resolution strategies, assertiveness training, and procrastination behaviors. His work examines both the psychological mechanisms underlying these phenomena and practical interventions for improvement. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on mental health and well-being of university students, examining factors such as stress management, body image, relationship satisfaction, and coping mechanisms. His work consistently addresses psychological adaptation in educational contexts.

• Identity Development
• Adolescent Psychology
• Youth Participation in Research
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Andrik Becht is an Assistant Professor in the Youth and Family department at Utrecht University's Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences. His research focuses on identity development across adolescence and young adulthood, examining psychological, social, and neurobiological processes that contribute to identity formation. He is part of the gravitation program Consortium on Individual Development (CID) and leads research on ecological identity and pro-environmental behavior in youth. Dr. Becht completed his PhD summa cum laude in pedagogical sciences in 2019 after obtaining master's degrees in Development and Socialisation in Childhood and Adolescence (DaSCA, cum laude ) and Orthopedagogics ( cum laude ), both from Utrecht University. His research program investigates how adolescents develop a strong identity as a psychological resource that guides daily life, with recent work focusing on ecological identity formation and pro-environmental lifestyle development. He examines key psychological, social, and neurobiological processes that contribute to identity development and investigates the psychosocial consequences of ongoing identity uncertainty in adolescence. His work spans multiple disciplines, integrating developmental psychology, neuroscience, and environmental studies to understand why some adolescents thrive more than others. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a clear trajectory from foundational identity development research toward increasingly applied work on environmental psychology and sustainability. His work has evolved from examining basic identity processes and structures to investigating how identity relates to climate anxiety, pro-environmental behavior, and ecological identity formation. This shift reflects broader societal concerns about climate change and sustainability, showing how developmental psychology can address pressing contemporary issues facing adolescents. Dr. Becht currently supervises three PhD students: Saira Wahid, Wiebe Bor, and Cansel Karakas. His research is supported by various grants, including an NWA project focused on reducing climate stress in students (https://nwa-jeugd.nl/onderzoeken/klimaatstress-bij-scholieren-verminderen). He has collaborated extensively with researchers at Utrecht University, particularly with Prof. Susan Branje and Prof. Eveline Crone, forming part of a robust research network studying adolescent development from multiple perspectives. His work is conducted primarily through the Consortium on Individual Development, a major research initiative examining how children and adolescents develop into healthy and well-functioning adults. This collaborative effort brings together researchers from multiple disciplines and institutions to investigate developmental processes across various domains.

Kajsa Igelströmمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Neurodevelopmental Disorders
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kajsa Igelström is an Associate Professor at Linköping University, affiliated with the Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences (BKV) in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Her research focuses on understanding how brain function variations relate to strengths and challenges in autism and ADHD. She leads projects using virtual reality (VR) and brain imaging to study perception, attention, and cognitive function in affected individuals. Additionally, she directs the international Extraordinary Brains initiative to enhance societal acceptance of neurodevelopmental differences. Her academic background includes a Docent title and expertise in neurodevelopmental disorders. Research interests span sensory perception, cognitive neuroscience, and child development. She collaborates internationally, as seen in her recent studies on paternal intelligence impacts on ADHD, sensory symptoms in children, and microbial links to neurodevelopmental disorders. Affiliations include the Division of Cell and Neurobiology (CNB), emphasizing cellular and neural systems research. Her work bridges clinical and experimental methods, aiming to translate findings into practical support for individuals with autism or ADHD.

Diane M. Becklesمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Postharvest Physiology
• Plant Genetics
• Biochemistry
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Diane M. Beckles is an Associate Professor in the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of California, Davis. She is also an Associate Postharvest Biochemist, focusing on how pre- and postharvest environmental factors influence fruit and cereal quality and yield. Her research employs a multidisciplinary approach, integrating biochemistry, molecular biology, transcriptomics, metabolomics, and applied physics/chemistry. Her work has included genetic diversity studies of Coffea canephora in Nigeria, reclassifying coffee genotypes through genotyping-by-sequencing. Key research areas include abiotic stress tolerance in crops (e.g., chilling injury in fruits like tomato, pineapple, and cucumber), root system architecture under nitrogen deficiency, and postharvest storage technologies. She leads the Diane Beckles Lab, which explores starch metabolism, gene editing applications, and crop improvement. Recent publications emphasize genome-wide association studies (GWAS) for disease resistance and stress tolerance in cucumber, methylome/transcriptome analyses in tomato, and wild emmer wheat introgression for nitrogen tolerance. Her work bridges fundamental plant biology with applied agricultural solutions to reduce postharvest losses and enhance crop resilience.

• Meta-Analysis
• Intelligence Research
• Developmental Psychology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jakob Pietschnig is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology at the Faculty of Psychology . His work focuses on intelligence research, meta-analytic methods, and measurement invariance across cultures and populations. He has contributed to understanding the Flynn Effect, generational changes in cognitive abilities, and the psychometric properties of psychological scales. Research Projects: Evolution of human intelligence: The Flynn effect (2024–2027) Computerdiagnostik (2024–2026) How biased is the literature in Psychological Science? (2018–2021) Reward: John B. Carroll Award for Research Methodology (2011) Research Interests: Pietschnig's research explores the structural and temporal dynamics of intelligence, including the Flynn Effect, measurement invariance of psychological scales, and cross-cultural comparisons of well-being and personality traits. He employs advanced statistical methods, such as meta-analyses and multiverse approaches, to address biases and variability in psychological science. Public Engagement: He has provided expert commentary on topics like intelligence trends and cognitive health in media outlets.

Kim Cornishمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience
• Neurodevelopmental Disorders (ADHD, Autism, Fragile X Syndrome)
• Digital Cognitive Interventions
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Kim Cornish is a Sir John Monash Distinguished Professor and Founding Director of the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health at Monash University. She holds a Professorial position in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience within the School of Psychology. Her research focuses on tracing early cognitive trajectories in children with neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD, autism, and fragile X syndrome, with a strong emphasis on developing digital interventions to enhance cognitive outcomes. Educated at the University of London (PhD, 1991) and Lancaster University (BSc Hons, 1988), Cornish has held senior roles at the University of Nottingham and McGill University, where she held a Canada Research Chair. She is a Fellow of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia and has received over $17M in grants. Her leadership includes co-leading Monash’s THRIVE initiative, promoting mental health across the university community. Recent research highlights include digital interventions post-COVID-19, attention training in ADHD, and the neurocognitive profiles of neurodevelopmental conditions. Her work bridges academia and real-world applications, with projects funded by ARC, health departments, and industry partners. Awards include the Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Award (2021) for the Monash Health & Wellbeing Strategy.