جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Ahmed Arafaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Communication Theory
• Information Theory
• Machine Learning
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Dr. Ahmed Arafa is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. His research focuses on Communication Theory, Information Theory, Machine Learning, and Signal Processing, with emphasis on data freshness, federated learning, and energy harvesting systems. Education: Ph.D., University of Maryland, College Park, MD (2017) M.Sc., Nile University, Egypt (2012) B.Sc., Alexandria University, Egypt (2010) Research Interests: His work spans advanced communication protocols, optimization of information freshness in networks, and secure machine learning frameworks. He has contributed to theories on energy harvesting communication systems and privacy-aware data transmission. Recent trends in his publications highlight innovations in federated learning over unreliable networks and hierarchical learning architectures under delay constraints. Publications: His recent work explores timely status updating mechanisms, robust federated learning strategies, and multi-class information optimization. These studies address challenges in network latency, data accuracy, and distributed computing scalability. Scientific Awards: No awards explicitly listed. Advising & Grants: No student advisees or grant details provided in the available text. His contributions are primarily through research and publications. Labs & Teams: No specific lab affiliations or collaborative teams explicitly mentioned.

Bolor Amgalanمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Digital Fashion
• E-textiles
• Extended Reality (XR)
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Bolor Amgalan is an Assistant Teaching Professor at Northeastern University's Art + Design Education department within the College of Arts, Media & Design. She holds a MFA in Design & Technology from Parsons School of Design and a MA in Material Futures from Central Saint Martins. Her research focuses on e-textiles, extended reality, and NFTs as catalysts for social change, exploring intersections of craft, technology, and human-machine collaboration. She previously taught at Parsons and Pratt Institute, and consults for Imago Rehab (a health tech startup). Her work spans digital fashion, wearable tech, and functional apparel design, emphasizing culturally sensitive transition design interventions. Notable projects include NFT frameworks for digital artifacts' long-term value and soft robotic stroke rehabilitation devices. Awards include the 2022 Strategic Seed Grant and 2020 VFILES Lab grant. She actively contributes to academic discourse through workshops on blockchain, creative coding, and speculative fashion.

• Early Childhood Education
• Social and Emotional Development
• Educational Pedagogy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Associate Professor Gill Kirk is the Associate Dean (Early Childhood) and Senior Lecturer in the School of Education at Edith Cowan University (ECU). With over 20 years in early childhood education, her expertise spans classroom teaching, consultancy, and university-level academic roles. She holds a PhD from Murdoch University (2014) and a Bachelor of Education with Honours from ECU (2001). Her research focuses on pedagogical practices supporting children’s social and emotional development, implementation of the National Quality Standard in early learning and school contexts, and strategies to enhance student retention in higher education. Notable projects include the Amplify 2 study on school improvement and Little Aussie Bugs , a health literacy initiative. Recent publications address pre-service teacher development, health literacy in early childhood, and psychological needs of postgraduate students. She has secured grants totaling over $91,000 for projects like Maximising Student Engagement (AISWA, 2019–2020) and Personal Values and Wellbeing in Remote Aboriginal Communities (ECU, 2023–2024). As a supervisor, she leads PhD and Master’s students in topics ranging from early childhood musical experiences to teacher self-efficacy. Her work emphasizes equity, leadership, and evidence-based practices in education.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Smart Home Technologies
• Augmented Reality
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Susanne Boll is a Professor in the Department of Computing Science at the University of Oldenburg, Germany. With over 25 years of research experience and more than 400 publications, she is a leading expert in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), particularly focusing on smart environments, mobile computing, automotive user interfaces, and accessibility. She has served as editor for major conferences including MobileHCI 2020 and ACM Multimedia 2024, and has been actively involved with SIGCHI, the premier organization for HCI research. Her research spans multiple domains of interactive systems, with significant contributions to smart home technologies, augmented reality applications, and human-vehicle interaction. She investigates how people interact with emerging technologies in everyday contexts, with particular attention to user experience, social acceptability, and privacy implications. Her work often bridges theoretical insights with practical applications, focusing on real-world challenges in technology adoption and use. Recent research emphasizes ethical considerations in AI deployment, particularly in public administration contexts and health informatics. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong trajectory toward socially responsible computing, with increasing focus on ethical AI deployment in public services, user control over personal health data, and designing for vulnerable road users in automated transportation systems. Her work demonstrates consistent methodological rigor across both qualitative and quantitative approaches, often involving in-the-wild studies and co-design methodologies. Susanne Boll has been instrumental in shaping the HCI research community through leadership roles in major conferences and workshops. She co-organized the Dagstuhl Seminar on Human-AI Interaction for Work (2023) and the Workshop on Inclusive Communication between Automated Vehicles and Vulnerable Road Users (2020). Her editorial work for IEEE Multimedia and other venues has helped define research directions in the field. Her research group at the University of Oldenburg investigates novel interaction techniques for smart environments, with particular expertise in gesture-based interaction, attention guidance in virtual reality, and privacy-preserving technologies. The team frequently collaborates with industry partners and other academic institutions across Europe, contributing to both theoretical advances and practical implementations of interactive systems.

Maria do Mar Perez Fraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Rural Development
• Agrarian Policy
• Agricultural Economics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Maria do Mar Pérez Fra is a Professor at the Department of Applied Economics, University of Santiago de Compostela, affiliated with the Higher Polytechnic School of Engineering and the Institute of Studies and Development of Galicia (IDEGA) . Her work focuses on agrarian change, rural development policy, and socio-economic analysis of agricultural systems. Educational Background: Masters in Local Development Management (University of Santiago de Compostela, 1994) PhD in Economic Sciences (University of Santiago de Compostela, 2003) with thesis on the LEADER initiative's impact on rural areas in Galicia and Northern Portugal Research Interests: Maria's research spans rural development policy , agro-environmental schemes , social economy , and sustainable agricultural practices . She has extensively studied the LEADER and PRODER programs, focusing on civic participation, territorial adaptation, and policy effectiveness. Her work also addresses water management, community resilience, and gender dynamics in agricultural contexts. Recent Publications demonstrate expertise in: Agroecological markets (2024-2025) Grass-fed beef economic models (2024) Organic farming under EU Green Deal (2024) Urban agriculture practices (2024) Pandemic-era educational adaptation (2023) Community resilience in socioecological transitions (2022) Professional Contributions: She coordinated the Rural Development Program 2007-2013 for Galicia and served as Head of Coordination and Planning for the Galician Agency for Rural Development (2005-2007). Maria has participated in international research collaborations across Portugal, Ireland, Brazil, and Mexico, focusing on rural policy frameworks and sustainability practices.

• Design Theory
• Organizational Transitions
• Creative Practices
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Milad Haji Amiri is a researcher at Delft University of Technology's Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering, specifically within the Design, Organisation and Strategy department and affiliated with the DesIgning Value in Ecosystems research group. With a PhD and active publication record from 2014-2024, he contributes to the academic community through research at the intersection of design theory, organizational practices, and creative processes. His research interests span Design Theory , Organizational Transitions , Creative Practices , Design Education , Universal Design , Idea Generation Techniques , and Co-Design . His work demonstrates a consistent focus on how creative practices can facilitate organizational change and how design principles can be applied across various contexts from educational settings to public spaces. Dr. Haji Amiri's recent publications (2022-2024) show a clear trajectory toward understanding how creative practices can drive organizational transformation, particularly during crises. His work combines theoretical frameworks with practical applications, examining design processes in educational contexts, architectural considerations, and organizational change initiatives. His approach integrates both Western design theory and insights from his earlier work in Turkish design contexts. Scientific Recognition: First Prize in National Toy Design Competition (2010) organized by the Chamber of Architects of Turkey His research methodology spans qualitative and theoretical approaches, with publications appearing in design journals and conference proceedings. While specific grant information isn't available in the provided materials, his sustained publication record suggests ongoing research support. Dr. Haji Amiri's work contributes to the Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering's mission of advancing design knowledge and practice through rigorous academic inquiry.

Kellen Petersenمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Machine Learning
• Alzheimer's Disease
• Neurology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Kellen Petersen is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Neurology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. His research focuses on applying machine learning techniques to understand Alzheimer’s Disease progression, including biomarker analysis and predictive modeling. He also investigates superhydrophobic surface dynamics using numerical methods derived from phase field and energy approaches. Education: PhD in Mathematics (New York University, 2020), MS in Mathematics (NYU), and dual BS degrees in Mathematics and Physics (University of Utah). His doctoral work under Dr. Robert V. Kohn explored metastable droplet states and surface optimization to minimize energy barriers. Research interests include machine learning applications in neurology, mathematical modeling of biological systems, Alzheimer’s biomarker analysis, and interdisciplinary approaches to disease progression. Key contributions include developing risk scores for cognitive impairment and analyzing CSF inflammatory cytokines as prognostic indicators. Recent talks include a 2021 presentation on APOE4’s role in Alzheimer’s biomarker associations at the APOE4 and Immunity Conference. His work bridges mathematical rigor with clinical neuroscience, targeting heterogeneous patient subgroups through machine learning frameworks.

Vivek Srikrishnanمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Climate Risk Management
• Systems Modeling
• Decision Analysis
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Vivek Srikrishnan is Assistant Professor in Cornell University's Department of Biological and Environmental Engineering. His research develops approaches to manage climate risk for societal systems, focusing on flood risk and energy system resilience under uncertainty. Education includes: PhD in Energy and Mineral Engineering, Penn State University (2018) MS in Energy and Mineral Engineering, Penn State University (2015) BA in Philosophy, University of Illinois (2004) BS in Mathematics, University of Illinois (2004) Research employs systems engineering, decision science, and data science methods to quantify climate impacts and evaluate risk management strategies. Current projects address floodplain management decisions, electricity grid vulnerability, and forest management under climate change. Srikrishnan teaches Environmental Systems Analysis (BEE 4750/5750) and Climate Risk Management (BEE 4850/5850), emphasizing computational approaches to environmental decision-making. Honors include the Cornell Atkinson Venture Fund award (2025) supporting climate solutions research. Recent publications demonstrate methodological innovation in agent-based modeling, uncertainty quantification, and integrated assessment of climate risks across multiple sectors.

Alan V. Deardorffمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• International Economics
• Trade Policy
• Comparative Advantage
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Alan V. Deardorff is the John W. Sweetland Professor of International Economics and Professor of Economics and Public Policy at the University of Michigan, holding dual affiliations with the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy and the Department of Economics. His research focuses on international trade theory and policy, comparative advantage, globalization dynamics, and economic welfare. He has authored the widely used Glossary of International Economics and contributed to foundational studies on trade agreements, rules of origin, and the effects of protectionism. Deardorff's work bridges theoretical analysis and policy application, addressing topics such as trade diversion, digital trade, and post-pandemic economic recovery. He has advised on free trade agreements, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership, and explored implications of military expenditure reductions. His career includes extensive academic service, including editorial roles in journals and mentorship of students through the University of Michigan's economics and public policy programs. Educational background includes advanced training in economics, though specific degree details are not provided in the text. His research spans over four decades, with publications in leading economic journals and contributions to policy discussions. Notably, his analysis of exempted sectors in FTAs and the Michigan Model for global trade simulations highlight his quantitative expertise. Deardorff's writings also delve into sensitive sectors, trade creation/diversion, and the interplay between trade policies and labor standards. His professional network includes collaborations with institutions like the World Bank and the Peterson Institute, though specific grants or labs are not detailed here. The Travels of a Trade Economist book documents his global engagement with economic policy challenges in regions like Asia, Europe, and Latin America. While no explicit awards are listed, his influence is evident through scholarly citations and policy impact.

Chidiebere Ogbonnayaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human Resource Management
• Organizational Behavior
• Business Ethics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Chidiebere Ogbonnaya is a Professor of Human Resource Management at King’s Business School, King’s College London. His research focuses on job quality, employment relations, workplace values, and sustainable development, particularly for informal workers in low- and middle-income countries. He is an editorial board member for journals like Human Relations and Journal of Management Studies . His work has been featured in Harvard Business Review , Forbes , and Financial Times . Education: BSc (Nigeria), MSc in Occupational Health and Safety Leadership (University of Nottingham), MA in Higher Education Practice and PhD in Management Research (University of East Anglia). Grants: Secured £7.8M in research funding, including a £1.3M project on smallholder women farmers and climate change, and a £194K UKRI GCRF project on Nigeria’s informal sector. Research Themes: Strategic HRM and employee well-being Business ethics and social responsibility Managing diversity Global decent work Recent Projects: Explores conservation agriculture for climate resilience, unethical leadership, and the impact of digital technologies on workforces. He collaborates with governments (e.g., Nigerian Federal Ministry of Justice) and international bodies like Policy Connect. Awards: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Member of professional organizations such as the Academy of Management and European Academy of Management. Advocacy: Committed to advancing UN SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) through interdisciplinary research and policy engagement.

• Environmental Health
• Occupational Safety and Health
• Nanomaterials
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Claudiu Lungu is a Professor in the Department of Environmental Health Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), with a secondary appointment in Mechanical Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Environmental Health Sciences from the University of South Carolina. His research focuses on environmental and occupational exposure to gaseous/vapor contaminants, nanomaterials for air sampling (e.g., photothermal desorption), activated carbon fibers for respiratory protection, and composite materials for environmental remediation. He directs the NIOSH-funded Deep South Center for Occupational Health and Safety, a multi-university consortium. Dr. Lungu’s work includes developing novel samplers for volatile organic compounds (VOCs), evaluating occupational heat stress, and analyzing psychosocial job stress in healthcare workers. He teaches courses such as Environmental Sampling & Analysis and oversees interdisciplinary field studies. His grants include projects on occupational safety training, airborne heavy metals, and environmental exposures in the Deep South. His research emphasizes practical applications like thermoregulative textiles, plasma-treated carbon fibers for aerosol remediation, and biomass waste utilization. He advises numerous graduate students and collaborates on studies ranging from Sri Lankan birth cohorts (linking PM2.5 exposure to low birth weight) to nanocomposite microsponges for water remediation.

Ali Shafiqمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Marketing Ethics
• Islamic Marketing
• Muslim Consumer Behaviour
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Dr. Ali Shafiq is a Lecturer in Marketing and Advertising at CBL School of Management. He holds a PhD from the International Islamic University of Malaysia, with expertise in Islamic marketing ethics and consumer behavior. His research examines advertising compliance, Muslim consumer dynamics, and cross-cultural marketing challenges. His research spans Islamic advertising principles, consumer satisfaction in e-learning, women's entrepreneurship in Muslim contexts, and ethical frameworks for targeted marketing. Recent publications analyze regulatory aspects of Islamic advertising, audience targeting ethics, educational technology adoption in China, and entrepreneurial success models for women. The research combines empirical analysis with theoretical frameworks from Islamic business ethics. He has held prior academic positions at Taylor's University and industry roles. No advising relationships, awards, or lab affiliations are documented.

Virpi Jylhäمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Shared Decision-Making
• Patient Safety
• Health Informatics
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Virpi Jylhä is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Eastern Finland's Department of Health and Social Management, Faculty of Social Sciences and Business Studies. She serves as Senior Lecturer in the Health and Human Services Informatics Master’s Degree Program, Postdoctoral Researcher in the PROSHADE research project focused on "Process and Practice of Shared Decision Making," and Trainer in the JBI Comprehensive Systematic Review Training Program. Health and Human Services Informatics Research Group House of Effectiveness (2001–present) PROSHADE project (2020–2026) Her research focuses on shared decision-making in healthcare, patient safety, health informatics, information management, digitalization, and evidence-based practice. She investigates patient-generated data, privacy concerns in digital health services, and technology acceptance among healthcare professionals. Her work spans Finland's national patient portal analysis, chronic disease management, and systematic review methodology. Key publications include: 2025 studies on health technology readiness (Sustainable Futures), conditional adherence (Patient Education and Counseling), and ICT acceptance in healthcare (International Journal of Medical Informatics). 2024 work includes validation of the Finnish SDM-Q-9 questionnaire (Scandinavian Journal of Public Health) and privacy concerns in national patient portals (IJMI). Earlier studies (2011–2017) examine adverse drug events, information culture's impact on patient safety, and digital healthcare documentation challenges. She collaborates with multidisciplinary teams across nursing, medicine, and public health, contributing to digital health policy and practice through projects like PROSHADE and publications in journals such as BMC Medical Informatics, International Journal of Medical Informatics, and Studies in Health Technology Informatics. Her methodological expertise includes systematic reviews, confirmatory factor analysis, and psychometric validation.

Paul Jonesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Architecture
• Sustainability
• Urban Design
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Paul Jones is a Professor of Architecture at Northumbria University's School of Design, leading research in wellbeing, sustainability, and placemaking. As Director of the 'Homes for the Future' Innovation Centre with MOBIE, he focuses on enhancing housing quality and value. His work includes award-winning architectural projects like environmental housing schemes and the Bradley Lowery Foundation's respite home. Paul contributes to national research assessments (REF 2021) and has exhibited designs globally at venues such as the Lincoln Centre and Palazzo Isimbardi. Education: EdD in Architecture (2015) BArch (1997) BA (Hons) Architecture (1990) His research explores architectural education, off-site construction innovation, and sustainable design practices. Key themes include modular construction supply chains, disaster relief housing, and aging-in-place solutions. Paul's National Teaching Fellowship (2011) and Principal Fellow HEA status reflect his pedagogical impact. Awards & Roles: National Teaching Fellow (2011) RIBA Education Committee Member Chair of RIBA Visiting Boards Member of SCHOSA (Standing Council of Heads of Schools of Architecture) He supervises PhD students addressing urgent issues like youth housing crises and design detailing processes. Paul's work bridges academic research with real-world applications through exhibitions, competitions, and industry partnerships.

Sun Da-Wenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Quality and safety of food products
• Computer vision and hyperspectral imaging technology
• Cooling, drying and refrigeration processes and systems
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sun Da-Wen is a Full Professor at University College Dublin (since 2006), with a career spanning over three decades in food engineering and refrigeration science. He has held academic roles from Lecturer (1995) to Full Professor, and has been affiliated with UCD since 1995. His research focuses on food safety, advanced imaging technologies (e.g., terahertz imaging), refrigeration systems, and bioprocess optimization. He leads global initiatives in agricultural and biosystems engineering, including founding the International Academy of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering. Education & Career: 1988-1989: Lecturer at South China University of Technology 1989-1990: Postdoctoral Researcher at University of Stuttgart (Germany) 1990-1991: Research Fellow at Queen’s University Belfast 1991-1994: Research Fellow at University of Newcastle upon Tyne Research Interests: Dr. Sun’s work addresses cutting-edge challenges in food engineering, including non-destructive quality assessment (e.g., pest detection via terahertz imaging), novel drying and freezing technologies, and sustainable food preservation. He pioneers innovations like green cryoprotective agents and smart packaging materials for temperature regulation. Awards & Recognition: Highly Cited Researcher (Clarivate Analytics, 2015–2023) Member of Academia Europaea (2011) Foreign Member of Polish Academy of Sciences (2017) IAEF Lifetime Achievement Award (2015) Labs & Collaborations: His research integrates interdisciplinary approaches, leveraging advanced spectroscopy, machine learning, and nanotechnology. Key projects include developing SERS-based sensors for pesticide detection and optimizing non-thermal processing techniques for food safety and quality.