جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Sociology
• Education
• Social Mobility
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Michael Grätz is an Assistant Professor at the University of Lausanne, affiliated with the LIVES research network. His work bridges sociology, education, and genetics to study social mobility, equality of opportunity, and family dynamics. Current research focuses on educational tracking reforms, parental age effects, and pandemic-induced school closures. Key methodological approaches include instrumental variable analysis, causal mediation, and cross-national comparisons. He explores how genetic factors interact with structural policies to shape socioeconomic outcomes. His recent publications examine intergenerational education transmission, compensatory parental strategies, and the role of polygenic indices in inequality frameworks across Sweden, Germany, Norway, and the US. While no explicit awards or student advising are documented, his peer-reviewed works in journals like Nature Human Behaviour and PNAS Nexus highlight interdisciplinary contributions to social stratification and educational equity.

• Quantitative Psychology
• Cognitive Aging
• Developmental Psychology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Paolo Ghisletta is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, University of Geneva, affiliated with the LIVES Centre. His research focuses on quantitative psychology, cognitive aging, and lifespan development. Ph.D. in Quantitative Psychology, University of Virginia (1999) MA in Quantitative Psychology, University of Virginia (1996) BA in Mathematics and Psychology, Clarion University (1994) His work centers on multivariate data analysis, structural equation modeling, and multilevel modeling applied to lifespan development. He investigates cognitive aging in relation to health, sensory functioning, and psychological resource management. Recent publications address longitudinal changes in prospective memory, methodological challenges in aging research, and statistical techniques for mixed-effects models. These studies often employ longitudinal designs and interdisciplinary approaches. He is based at the LIVES Centre (Boulevard du Pont d'Arve 40, Geneva) with office contact +41 (0)22 379 91 31.

Emilie Joly-Burraمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Cognitive Aging
• Prospective Memory
• Executive Functions
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Emilie Joly-Burra is a Research and Teaching Fellow at the LIVES Centre, University of Geneva, Switzerland. She holds a Doctorate in Psychology (2019) and a Master in Clinical and Cognitive Psychology (2013) from the same institution. Her career includes roles as a Doctoral Candidate (2015–2017) with the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) and as a Junior Psychologist (2013–2015) at the VIVA Association in Lancy, Switzerland. University of Geneva, Switzerland LIVES Centre (National Centre of Competence in Research on Vulnerable Populations) Her research focuses on cognitive aging , particularly prospective memory (remembering delayed intentions), and its relationship with executive functions, personality traits (e.g., neuroticism), and stress in older adults. She investigates how time-monitoring strategies and clock-checking behavior affect memory performance, and applies advanced statistical methods like joint longitudinal-survival models . Her work also explores neurostimulation interventions for enhancing prospective memory and attentional control in aging populations. Recent publications include studies on ADHD and VR-based memory assessments , executive function quality of life correlations , and facet-specific cognitive training efficacy . She collaborates frequently with researchers like Matthias Kliegel and Sascha Zuber on multidisciplinary projects bridging psychology, neuroscience, and computational modeling.

• Developmental Psychology
• Cognitive Aging
• Prospective Memory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Sascha Zuber is a Research and Teaching Fellow at the Center for the Interdisciplinary Study of Gerontology and Vulnerability (CIGEV) at the University of Geneva's Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences. They lead the research group 'Variability and Plasticity in Lifespan Development (V+Life)' and are a member of the Swiss Centre of Expertise in Life Course Research LIVES at the Universities of Lausanne and Geneva. Additionally, Zuber serves as an associate member at the Institute on Aging & Lifelong Health at the University of Victoria and holds editorial positions with Swiss Psychology Open, Cognitive Development, and Discover Psychology. Zuber's research focuses on developmental psychology from a lifespan perspective, with particular emphasis on prospective memory and executive functions. Their work explores plasticity, cognitive training, and interventions across the lifespan, investigating how early life experiences affect later health outcomes. They also examine the reliability and validity of cognitive assessments across different populations and contexts, and study cognitive architecture in clinical populations including those with autistic traits, dementia, or Parkinson's disease. Zuber has developed innovative cognitive assessment tools including the Geneva Space Cruiser, a self-administered online tool for assessing prospective memory across the adult lifespan, and has contributed to the validation of the Cognitive Telephone Screening Instrument (COGTEL). Their publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to understanding memory development and cognitive aging, with recent work examining longitudinal changes in prospective memory and individual differences across the lifespan. LIVES Young Scholar grant (2024) for 'Creating a Prospective Memory Longitudinal Data Catalogue' LIVES Young Scholar grant (2024) for expanding the Geneva Space Cruiser Swiss National Science Foundation Fellowship (2021-2023) Vontobel Award for Research on Age(ing) (2016) As a Research and Teaching Fellow since 2023, Zuber has secured multiple research grants and leads a vibrant research group focused on lifespan cognitive development. Their work bridges theoretical and applied research, with a strong commitment to open science principles through the development and sharing of cognitive assessment tools. Zuber's research has practical implications for understanding cognitive aging and developing interventions to maintain cognitive health across the lifespan.

Attila Becskeiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Genetic Regulatory Circuits
• Cell Differentiation
• RNA Turnover
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Attila Becskei is a Professor at the Biozentrum, University of Basel, Switzerland, where he leads a research group focused on understanding genetic regulatory circuits and cell differentiation mechanisms. His work combines experimental approaches with mathematical modeling to investigate gene networks in yeast and mammalian cells. His educational background includes studies at the University of Szeged, Hungary (1992-1998), followed by postdoctoral work at EMBL, Heidelberg (1998-2002) and MIT, Cambridge (2002-2005). He served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Zurich (2006-2011) before becoming a Professor at the University of Basel in 2011. Prof. Becskei's research focuses on the principles of genetic regulatory circuits, with particular emphasis on feedback mechanisms, epigenetic processes, and RNA turnover regulation. His work explores how these elements control cellular adaptation strategies, decision-making processes, and differentiation. A significant portion of his research investigates stochastic and epigenetic processes in gene expression, particularly how long-range chromosomal interactions determine gene expression patterns. His laboratory has developed innovative methods such as the multiplexed gene control (MGC) technique to measure rapid mRNA turnover rates in yeast. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on RNA dynamics, gene network regulation, and cellular differentiation mechanisms. The articles reveal a progression from fundamental studies of gene networks and bistability toward more specific applications in cancer biology and neuronal differentiation. A recurring theme across his work is the integration of mathematical modeling with experimental validation to understand complex biological systems. 2003 Human Frontiers Fellow 2005 Nobel prize winners conference award Prof. Becskei advises several doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers, including Samuel Mondal, Nicole Schiffelholz, and Dr. Sayanur Rahaman. His research group at the Biozentrum includes both experimental and computational scientists working collaboratively to advance understanding of genetic regulatory networks. The group has secured funding for multiple projects investigating mRNA turnover, cellular memory mechanisms, and stochastic gene expression processes. The Becskei laboratory at the University of Basel's Biozentrum maintains a multidisciplinary research environment where molecular biology techniques are combined with mathematical modeling approaches to investigate genetic regulatory circuits. The lab has made significant contributions to understanding how feedback regulation improves adaptation mechanisms and cellular memory.

• Data Science
• Big Data
• Natural Language Query Processing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Kurt Stockinger is a Professor of Computer Science at ZHAW School of Engineering and holds a doctorate at the University of Zurich . He serves as Head of the MAS Data Science program and co-leads the ZHAW Datalab . His research focuses on Intelligent Information Systems , bridging information systems, natural language processing, and machine learning. Affiliated with the University of Zurich, he contributes to Quantum Machine Learning and Open Data Exploration initiatives. Stockinger's educational background includes a PhD in Computer Science (University of Vienna & CERN), a Master in Business Informatics (University of Vienna), and a CAS in Didactics & Methodology (ZHAW). He has taught courses in Quantum Computing , Big Data for Natural Sciences , and Data Science programs at ZHAW and University of Zurich. His research spans Data Science , Big Data , Natural Language Query Processing , Knowledge Graphs , and Quantum Machine Learning . Recent publications focus on quantum autoencoders , hybrid quantum neural networks , and prompt engineering for knowledge graph question answering. He has developed frameworks like ScienceBenchmark for real-world NL-to-SQL evaluation and NQuest for natural language query exploration. Scientific awards include the Best Paper Award at 7th Swiss Conference on Data Science (2020) He leads major projects such as DataGEMS (Data Discovery Platform, Horizon Europe) Digital Health Zurich (Clinical Innovation Lab) INODE4StatBot.swiss (NL-to-SQL Translation) GraphQueryML (Graph Database Optimization) ScienceBenchmark (NL-to-SQL Evaluation) Stockinger's work intersects with computer vision , biomedical data , and industrial applications , demonstrated through collaborations with institutions like Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, CERN, and University of Washington. He has contributed to establishing QuantumBasel and ZHAW Datalab as research hubs.

Stefan Dudliمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Rheumatology
• Modic changes research
• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Stefan Dudli is a leading researcher at the Center of Experimental Rheumatology, University Hospital Zurich, Department of Rheumatology. He heads the Dudli Lab, a growing satellite research group located at the Balgrist Campus, where his team focuses on the pathophysiology of rheumatic disorders and novel therapeutic development. His work bridges rheumatology and orthopedics with a particular emphasis on spinal conditions and pain mechanisms. Professor Dudli's research spans multiple interconnected domains centered on spinal pathology. His primary focus is on Modic changes - vertebral bone marrow lesions associated with idiopathic low back pain. His lab has demonstrated that these changes represent inflammatory and fibrotic alterations in bone marrow where the adjacent degenerated intervertebral disc plays a critical role. His research has established animal and in vitro models showing dual etiologies: disc infection and autoimmune responses against disc material can both trigger Modic changes. A secondary major research focus is Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), particularly investigating the epidermal communication between neuronal and non-neuronal cells in CRPS skin to understand precise pathogenesis. Analysis of Professor Dudli's recent publications reveals a strong translational research trajectory moving from basic pathophysiological understanding toward therapeutic development. His work shows increasing sophistication in methodology, incorporating advanced techniques like transcriptomic profiling, flow cytometry screening, and biomechanical modeling. The research demonstrates particular strength in bridging basic science with clinical applications, especially in developing targeted treatments for Modic changes and understanding biological subgroups in CRPS. Professor Dudli leads a multidisciplinary research team focused on spinal pathology and pain mechanisms. The Dudli Lab employs diverse technical expertise including primary cell isolation from multiple tissues (bone marrow, intervertebral discs, synovium, skin), advanced cell culture models, and comprehensive cellular characterization techniques. His research benefits from close clinical partnerships that enable translation of basic discoveries into potential therapies for painful spinal conditions.

Markus Grimmerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Climate Science
• Biogeochemistry
• Ice Core Research
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Markus Grimmer is a PostDoc researcher at the University of Bern's Climate and Environmental Physics (CEP) group, specializing in past climate reconstructions and biogeochemical analyses using ice core methodologies. His work contributes to understanding historical climate dynamics through polar ice sheet data. His primary research domains include: Climate Science: Investigating long-term climate patterns and atmospheric composition Biogeochemistry: Analyzing chemical signatures in ice cores Ice Core Research: Developing sampling and interpretation techniques Paleoclimatology: Reconstructing pre-industrial climate conditions Environmental Physics: Applying physical principles to climate systems As part of the Past Climate and Biogeochemical Studies on Ice Cores team, Dr. Grimmer operates within the CEP research infrastructure at the University of Bern, utilizing specialized laboratories for ice core analysis. His current work focuses on isotopic and chemical tracer studies to model historical climate variability, with direct applications to contemporary climate change predictions.

Thi Quynh Trang Nguyenمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Atmospheric Dynamics
• Climate Modeling
• Earth System Modeling
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Thi Quynh Trang Nguyen serves as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow within the Climate and Environmental Physics (CEP) group at the University of Bern's Oeschger Centre for Climate Change Research (OCCR), Switzerland. Her institutional role centers on advanced Earth System Modeling with specialization in Atmospheric Dynamics, contributing to interdisciplinary climate science initiatives. Her research portfolio emphasizes Atmospheric Dynamics and Climate Modeling through computational approaches to Earth System processes. Key focus areas include environmental physics phenomena, climate system interactions, and atmospheric circulation patterns critical for climate change analysis. Dr. Nguyen's work integrates observational data with modeling frameworks to address complex climate challenges. The CEP group operates within Bern's Institute of Physics ecosystem, collaborating across the OCCR's interdisciplinary network. Dr. Nguyen engages with research teams investigating climate variability, paleoclimate reconstruction, and atmospheric physics through high-resolution modeling techniques. Her position supports the university's strategic focus on climate change mitigation research and environmental sustainability initiatives.

Reto Knuttiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Climate Change
• Climate Modeling
• Climate Projections
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Reto Knutti serves as Full Professor at the Department of Environmental Systems Science at ETH Zurich, where he leads the climate physics research group at the Institute for Atmosphere and Climate. His work focuses on understanding climate change through advanced modeling and analysis of climate data, with particular emphasis on uncertainties in projections and the attribution of observed changes to human activities. His research spans multiple dimensions of climate science including long-term climate projections, climate scenarios, climate targets, climate model evaluation, natural climate variability, climate sensitivity, extreme weather events, and statistical learning applications. Beyond pure climate science, he actively engages with climate policy, economics, science communication, visualization, environmental philosophy, and sustainability issues. Prof. Knutti's recent scholarly work has centered on understanding extreme climate events, developing detection and attribution methodologies, and creating frameworks to better assess and communicate climate risks. His research has significantly advanced the understanding of how climate change is affecting weather extremes globally and regionally, with particular attention to European and Alpine climate systems. He is a prominent science communicator who regularly contributes to public discourse through media appearances, public lectures, and outreach activities. His work has been featured extensively in Swiss media including NZZ, Tagesanzeiger, and Blick, as well as international outlets, where he discusses climate science, policy implications, and the role of science in society.

Kerstin Deneckeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Natural Language Processing in Healthcare
• Conversational Agents and Chatbots
• Patient-centered Digital Health
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Kerstin Denecke is a Professor at Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH) in the Engineering and Computer Science department, where she co-leads the Institute for Patient-centered Digital Health (PCDH). She maintains an affiliate position at the University of Victoria's School of Health Information Science and has conducted research visits at Canadian and New Zealand institutions. Her academic journey includes leadership roles in national and EU research projects, heading the 'Digital Patient Model' research group at Leipzig University prior to joining BFH in 2015. Dr. Denecke's research focuses on the intersection of artificial intelligence and healthcare, with particular expertise in natural language processing, conversational agents, and patient-centered digital health solutions. Her work spans multiple clinical domains including mental health interventions, radiology documentation, and suicide prevention. She employs participatory design methodologies that actively involve healthcare professionals and patients in the development process. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on the practical application of large language models in clinical settings, ethical considerations in healthcare AI, and the development of taxonomies for conversational agents. Her research demonstrates a consistent trajectory toward making AI tools clinically usable while addressing real-world healthcare challenges. Young Talent Award of the Friedrich Wingert Foundation for outstanding approaches in medical linguistics and semantics Best Poster Award at MIE 2021 for 'Crowdsourcing for Creating a Dataset for Training a Medication Chatbot' Professor Denecke actively supervises bachelor, master, and PhD students, with current doctoral candidates working on medical text classification, social media chatbots for physical activity, and NLP applications in radiology. Her research is supported by multiple active grants including Innosuisse-funded projects on generative AI for clinical documentation. She leads the PCDH/AI for Health research unit which develops practical AI solutions for healthcare challenges while maintaining strong connections with clinical partners. The Institute for Patient-centered Digital Health under her co-leadership focuses on developing human-centered digital health solutions that address real clinical needs through interdisciplinary collaboration between computer scientists, healthcare professionals, and patients.

Klaus Felix Warnatzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Immunology
• Primary Immunodeficiencies
• Rheumatology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Professor Klaus Felix Warnatz is a distinguished Senior Physician in the Department of Immunology at the University of Zurich's Faculty of Medicine. With a medical doctorate and professorship, he specializes in immunology and rheumatology, holding significant leadership roles in major immunological societies across Europe. Specialist in internal medicine and rheumatology Active member of European Society for Immunodeficiencies Member of German Society for Rheumatology Member of German Society for Internal Medicine Member of German Society for Immunology Professor Warnatz's research focuses primarily on primary immunodeficiencies, autoimmune disorders, and clinical immunology. His work spans diagnostic criteria development, therapeutic interventions for immunodeficiency disorders, and understanding the complex interplay between immune dysfunction and autoimmune manifestations. He has made substantial contributions to establishing clinical guidelines that shape international standards of care. His publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly output with over 290 publications spanning three decades, with significant acceleration in recent years (33 publications in 2022 alone). The research trends show a strong emphasis on consensus guidelines, diagnostic criteria for immunodeficiency disorders, and therapeutic approaches for complex immune conditions. Medical Advisory Committee for IPOPI (International Patient Organization for Primary Immunodeficiency) Medical Advisory Commission for DSAI (German Self-Help Group for Congenital Immunodeficiencies) Professor Warnatz actively contributes to advancing the field through his leadership in developing international consensus documents, including the ICON guidelines for Common Variable Immunodeficiency Disorders and the ESID Registry Working Definitions for Inborn Errors of Immunity. His work bridges clinical practice with research, focusing on improving diagnostic accuracy and treatment outcomes for patients with complex immunological conditions.

• Work and Health
• Health Diagnostics
• Data Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Patric Wyss is a Research Associate at the School of Applied Psychology, University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW) and concurrently serves as a Research Associate at the Institute for Social and Preventive Medicine (ISPM), University of Bern. His interdisciplinary work bridges psychology, data science, and healthcare, focusing on innovative approaches to health diagnostics and workplace mental health. Dr. Wyss completed his academic training at the University of Bern, Switzerland with a Doctorate in Biomedical Sciences (2019-2022), Master's degree in Statistics and Data Science (2017-2020), Master's degree in Psychology (2014-2017), and Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a Minor in Mathematics (2010-2014). His research interests center on work and health, predicting health variables with complex algorithms, and data-driven personalized health diagnostics. Dr. Wyss has made significant contributions to dementia diagnosis through data-driven approaches, cognitive assessment tools, and digital interventions for mental health. His work often integrates machine learning with clinical psychology to develop predictive models for health outcomes. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on neurodegenerative diseases, particularly dementia and cognitive decline in aging populations. His research increasingly incorporates digital health technologies, virtual reality, and algorithmic approaches to develop personalized diagnostic tools. The publications demonstrate a progression from fundamental cognitive neuroscience to applied health diagnostics with practical workplace applications. Dr. Wyss has been actively involved in several significant projects including Digital Balance, Healthy@Work, and work-related stress and mental disorders in the workplace. His current position at the Institute for Mental and Organizational Health at FHNW focuses on how digitalization, social upheavals, and new forms of work present both opportunities and challenges for mental and organizational health. His professional activities include research collaboration across multiple institutions, development of digital assessment tools, and investigation of HR analytics applications for health monitoring. Dr. Wyss has also contributed to the development of serious games for cognitive assessment and rehabilitation, particularly for older adults and patients with neurological conditions.