جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Joshua A. McGintyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Agricultural Extension Programming
• Field Crop Management
• Weed Management
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Joshua A. McGinty is an Associate Professor & Agronomist at Texas A&M University's College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, affiliated with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Research. He holds a Ph.D. in Agronomy from Texas A&M University (2014). His research focuses on field crops and forages, emphasizing weed management, crop variety testing, nutrient management, and precision agriculture technologies across Texas Gulf Coast and Lower Rio Grande Valley regions. He coordinates interdisciplinary programs involving scientists, county agents, and regional leaders to develop educational resources and applied research for dryland/limited irrigation systems. Key areas include herbicide resistance management, soil health through cover crops, and integrated pest management strategies. His work addresses critical challenges like micronutrient deficiencies, volunteer wheat control, and sustainable cropping systems. Recent publications highlight advancements in herbicide application techniques, biostimulant efficacy, and crop variety trials. McGinty’s contributions bridge research and extension, directly impacting Texas farmers through practical solutions for weed control, yield optimization, and environmental stewardship.

Benjamin McKnightمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Cotton Production
• Agronomy
• Crop Science
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Benjamin McKnight is an Assistant Professor and State Extension Cotton Specialist at Texas A&M University's College of Agriculture & Life Sciences. His work focuses on enhancing cotton sustainability and profitability through integrated research and extension programs. He holds a B.S. (2008), M.S. (2012) in Agronomy from Texas A&M University, and a Ph.D. in Agronomy from Louisiana State University (2017). Research Interests: McKnight’s research emphasizes cotton production systems, including fertility management, pest/weed control, and adoption of new technologies. He investigates crop-weed interactions, herbicide efficacy, and sustainable practices like integrated pest management and livestock-crop integration. His work also explores drought tolerance, water use efficiency, and nitrogen fertilizer optimization. Recent Focus: Recent studies highlight his work on cotton fleahopper resistance (Mpp51Aa2 protein), Palmer amaranth dispersal via harvesters, and harvest-aid program evaluations across Texas regions. He collaborates with county agents, IPM specialists, and researchers to translate findings into actionable field strategies. Advising & Teams: McKnight mentors support staff Dale Mott and Matthew Stewart. He is part of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, leading collaborative efforts in applied agronomic research and educational outreach. Labs/Teams: Engaged with Texas A&M’s Soil and Crop Sciences programs, focusing on field trials, remote sensing for nematode management, and precision agriculture tools to improve cotton yield and environmental resilience.

Abdul Wahidمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Plant Breeding
• Abiotic Stress Tolerance
• Crop Genetics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Abdul Wahid is a Researcher affiliated with Texas A&M AgriLife Research and the Department of Soil and Crop Sciences at Texas A&M University. He holds a Ph.D. in Plant Breeding and focuses on enhancing crop resilience through genomic and physiological studies. His work addresses abiotic stress tolerance mechanisms in crops such as soybean, maize, tomato, and chickpea. Education: Ph.D. in Plant Breeding Research Interests: His research integrates genomic analysis, biochemical responses, and field trials to develop stress-tolerant crop varieties. Key areas include boron-mediated salt stress mitigation, silicon’s role in saline conditions, and functional genomics of stress-responsive genes like BPC in tomato. He also evaluates yield stability in legumes under environmental pressures. Publications Trends: Recent work emphasizes crop improvement through genetic and physiological approaches, with studies published in 2023–2025 focusing on stress adaptation mechanisms and novel variety development. Awards: No specific scientific awards mentioned. Advising & Grants: Supervised by Prof. Hongbin Zhang, though no listed grants or advisees are explicitly stated. His research is supported through Texas A&M AgriLife programs. Labs/Teams: Associated with Texas A&M AgriLife Research’s crop science initiatives, focusing on sustainable agricultural solutions.

Yairon Cid Ruizمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Commutative Algebra
• Algebraic Geometry
• Blow-up Algebras
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Yairon Cid Ruiz is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at North Carolina State University, located in Raleigh, North Carolina. His research focuses on Commutative Algebra and Algebraic Geometry, with particular interests in blow-up algebras, local cohomology, multiplicities, differential operators, Hilbert schemes, symbolic powers, syzygies, and regularity. He holds a PhD in Mathematics from Universitat de Barcelona (2019). His academic career includes affiliations with the College of Sciences at NC State University, where he contributes to the Algebra and Combinatorics research groups. He actively engages in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of algebraic structures and geometric interpretations, leveraging computational tools like Macaulay2 for symbolic computation. Research Trends: Recent publications (2022-2025) emphasize foundational advances in commutative algebra, including studies on generalized Jouanolou duality, effective generic freeness, and log-concavity properties in equivariant cohomology. His work bridges abstract algebraic concepts with geometric applications, often addressing structural properties of algebras and modules. Awards: No scientific awards explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. Advising & Grants: No specific advising or grant information provided. His research is supported through standard university resources and collaborative projects within the Algebra and Combinatorics research groups. Labs/Teams: Participates in the Algebra and Combinatorics Research Group and Symbolic Computation initiatives at NC State University's Mathematics Department, contributing to both theoretical research and computational methodology development.

Michael Stammمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Agronomy
• Plant Breeding
• Genetic Diversity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Michael Stamm is a Researcher in the Department of Agronomy at Kansas State University , where he leads winter canola breeding and research programs. His expertise spans canola genetics, climate resilience, and agronomic practices, with a focus on hybrid development and environmental adaptation. Education: B.S. in Agronomy, M.S. in Plant Breeding from Kansas State University. Professional Roles: Directed the National Winter Canola Variety Trial since 2005; expanded hybrid parent line research. Research interests center on improving winter canola traits such as freezing tolerance , herbicide resistance , and disease management . His work leverages global germplasm to address challenges like climate change and bio-energy demands , as documented in recent publications on yield modeling and stress physiology. Key affiliations: Member of the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Gamma Sigma Delta; US delegate to the Global Council for Innovation in Rapeseed and Canola. He collaborates with the Great Plains Canola Association and US Canola Association to develop market infrastructure and producer education programs.

Maya Tudorمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Comparative Politics
• Democracy and Democratization
• Authoritarianism
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr Maya Tudor is Professor of Politics and Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford, and a Fellow at St Hilda's College. She specializes in comparative politics with a regional focus on South Asia, particularly India and Pakistan. BA in Economics, Stanford University MPA and PhD in Politics and Public Policy, Princeton University Fellowships at Harvard’s Belfer Center, Oxford’s Centre for the Study of Inequality and Democracy, and Stanford’s Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences Her research explores the origins of democratic and effective states, nationalism, authoritarianism, and political development. She argues that nationalism is not inherently negative but can be a resource for both democratic inclusion and exclusion, depending on whether national identity is based on inclusive civic ideals or exclusive ethnic, religious, or racial criteria. Her work highlights how narratives of nationhood shape state legitimacy and democratic stability. Her recent publications analyze democratic decline in India, the crisis of governance in Pakistan, and the role of nationalism in global politics. She has authored over twenty peer-reviewed articles and two influential books: The Promise of Power (2013) and Varieties of Nationalism (2023, with Harris Mylonas). Regular contributor to Foreign Affairs , Journal of Democracy , Washington Post , and The Guardian Frequent media commentator on BBC, Al Jazeera, and The New York Times Expert on elections and democratic trends in South Asia She previously worked at the World Bank, UNICEF, the U.S. Senate, and the Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee. A dual citizen of Germany and the United States, she has lived and worked across Asia, Africa, and Europe. She has advised research projects such as the REACH Alliance case study on women’s security in Madhya Pradesh, India.

Chiedozie Egesiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Biotechnology in Cassava Improvement
• Plant Genetics
• Agricultural Biotechnology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Chiedozie Egesi is an Adjunct Professor in the Plant Breeding and Genetics Section of Cornell University's School of Integrative Plant Science . He also serves as Project Director for the NextGen Cassava Breeding Project , funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and UKaid, and works as a senior scientist at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Nigeria. Education: Ph.D. in Plant Genetics from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria (2001). Research Interests: Focus on leveraging biotechnology tools for cassava improvement, including transgenic technologies, genomic selection, and gender-responsive breeding approaches. His work emphasizes enhancing cassava's nutritional content (e.g., provitamin A biofortification), disease resistance (e.g., cassava green mite), and processing quality (e.g., fufu, gari). He also leads efforts to develop adaptive breeding strategies for African national programs. Grants & Impact: Directed Phase 1 ($26M, 2012-2018) and Phase 2 ($35M, 2018-2023) of the NextGen Cassava Project. His research has yielded improved cassava varieties for Nigerian farmers and supports capacity-building through initiatives like the NextGen Fellows program. Labs & Teams: Collaborates with IITA, Cornell University, and African NARS institutions. Leads the Cassavabase digital platform to enhance breeding management and quality control.

Liliana Paredesمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Second Language Acquisition
• Language Pedagogy
• Intercultural Competence
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Liliana Paredes is a Teaching Professor at Duke University, holding joint appointments in Romance Studies, Linguistics, and International Comparative Studies. She serves as Director of the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies. Her research focuses on second language acquisition, intercultural competence development, and innovative pedagogical strategies in language education. Paredes has a Ph.D. from the University of Southern California (1996) and an M.A. from Stony Brook University (1990). Her work emphasizes curricular design for language proficiency, particularly addressing low, mid, and high-stakes writing activities in second languages. She also investigates sociolinguistic phenomena in Andean Spanish, including leísmo variation and genitive constructions. Paredes has published textbooks and scholarly articles on language pedagogy and sociolinguistics. In addition to her academic roles, Paredes has been featured in Duke news for initiatives such as 'Translanguaging Fridays' and discussions on language discrimination. She teaches courses exploring linguistic rights in the Americas, community health in the Andes, and heritage Spanish instruction.

Hannah Oortsمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Political Leadership
• Political Representation
• Belgian Politics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Hannah Oorts is a Research Fellow at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) within the Centre for Democratic Futures, affiliated with the Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences and Solvay Business School. She holds a Political Science PhD and an Advanced Master in Cultural Anthropology and Development Studies from KU Leuven (2021–2022). Her research focuses on political leadership, representation mechanisms, and Belgian political dynamics, particularly examining how political leaders construct legitimacy and identity through performative acts and digital media. Key areas include analyzing metaphors of political representation, the role of social media in shaping political identity (e.g., Instagram's impact on leadership imagery), and the interplay between descriptive and substantive representation. She leads the 2022–2026 project Performing political representation: Varieties, strategies, and effectiveness , exploring how leaders' performative actions influence public perception and democratic engagement. Oorts has been recognized with the ECPR Standing Group on Elites and Political Leadership Best Paper Prize (2023). Her work bridges cultural anthropology and political science, emphasizing discourse analysis and institutional frameworks. Active in academic conferences and media commentary, she discusses topics like political authenticity, diversity representation in left-wing parties, and the societal implications of the Vlaams Belang party.

Anita Pelleمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• European Economic Integration
• Comparative Economics
• EU Economic Governance
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Anita Pelle is an Associate Professor at the Institute of International Economics and Business, University of Szeged. She holds a PhD in Economics (2010) and MSc in Economics specializing in European integration. Her research focuses on European economic integration, EU governance, competition regulation, and the impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution on regional economies. Education: PhD in Economics (2010), University of Szeged MSc in Economics (European Integration specialization) Research Interests include analysis of EU's internal market dynamics, competitiveness policies, and digital economy regulation. She has conducted post-doctoral research on EU competition frameworks and held a Jean Monnet Chair (2014-2017) focusing on EU competitiveness union strategies. Her recent work examines: EU's response to crises (economic, pandemic, geo-economic) Automotive industry transformations in Central/Eastern Europe R&D policy effectiveness across EU member states Awards and recognitions include Best Paper Awards in 2014 and 2016, and her scholarship for post-doctoral research (2013-2014). She serves on editorial boards including IJMKL and reviews for journals like Society & Economy and Entrepreneurial Business and Economics Review. Professional memberships include: World Economy Scientific Council of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences AIB (Academy of International Business) WINIR (World International Network for Institutional Research) Teaching focuses on European integration economics with courses at Szeged and universities in France, Italy, and Czech Republic. Current research projects address digital economy regulation and 4th Industrial Revolution impacts under EU's EFOP programs.

Benedikt Stahlمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Architecture
• Urban Planning
• Architectural Design
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Prof. Benedikt Stahl is a prominent architect and academic serving as Dean of the Faculty of Architecture at Alanus Hochschule. His roles include Vice Dean and Chair of Architecture and Urban Space. He has held leadership positions in the university's Senate and served as Acting Vice-Rector. Outside academia, he co-founded Atelier Fritschi + Stahl in 1991, focusing on architecture and urban space design. He has been a member of the German Werkbund since 1995 and holds leadership roles in the WB Academy NW. His educational background includes a diploma from FH Düsseldorf and FH Höxter, alongside apprenticeships in Olpe. Stahl's research focuses on architecture and urban space, foundational design education, spatial relationships between human and architectural space, free drawing, and spatial interventions. His work bridges academic and practical architecture, with notable projects like the Rhine riverside redesign and the Apollo Variety Theater in Düsseldorf. He has received over 20 awards, including the German Facade Award, Excellence on the Waterfront, and multiple urban design accolades. Key projects include the Kampstraße redevelopment in Dortmund, the Sternbergcarrée housing project in Kassel, and the 21st Century Houses Bergstraße collaboration. His exhibitions include solo and group shows in venues like the Centre de Cultura Contemporània Barcelona and the German Architecture Museum in Frankfurt. Stahl has authored numerous publications, including works on the Bauhaus, urban design theory, and architectural interventions. He has served on juries for prestigious architecture competitions and maintains active involvement in urban advisory boards for Wuppertal, Neuss, and Bonn.

• Corpus linguistics
• Ecolinguistics
• Discourse analysis
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Monika Bednarek is a leading academic in the Department of Linguistics at the University of Sydney , where she directs the Sydney Corpus Lab and contributes to the Charles Perkins Centre. Her career spans postdoctoral research at the University of Sydney (2006–2008) and the University of Technology Sydney (2008–2009), culminating in her current role as a full professor. PhD, Magister Artium (Augsburg, Germany) Habilitation (University of Sydney) Fellow of the Australian Humanities Academy (FAHA) Research Interests focus on corpus linguistics , media linguistics , discourse analysis , and language and identity . She specializes in the linguistic expression of emotion and attitude across registers, with particular emphasis on fictional television and news discourse. Recent projects examine Indigenous-authored TV narratives and person-first language in disability representation. Notable Publications include Language and Characterisation in Television Series (2023), Multimodal News Analysis across Cultures (2020), and The Discourse of News Values (2017). Her work has been cited extensively in corpus linguistics, multimodal analysis, and media studies. Scientific Awards : SOAR Fellowship (2018–2020) Distinguished Talent Visa (2009) Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellowship (2008–2009) Visiting Fellow, University of Oxford (2013) Supervision extends to postgraduate research in corpus-based media analysis, particularly focusing on mass media discourse (news, television) using corpus linguistics and discourse analysis. She leads collaborative networks like the Language & Identity Research Group and the Everyday Social Media Research Network .

• Cinematography
• Film Production
• Lighting Design
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Affonso Beato serves as an Adjunct Professor of Cinematography at ArtCenter College of Design, where he has taught both graduate and undergraduate film students for eleven years. An internationally acclaimed cinematographer, his five-decade career spans over 50 feature films, 300 commercials, and 50 documentaries, reflecting deep expertise in visual storytelling and technical execution. His research and pedagogical focus centers on cinematographic techniques, narrative lighting, director-cinematographer collaboration, and frame composition. Courses like Advanced Cinematography , Lighting the Narrative , and Watching Films Like a DP emphasize practical application of visual language, with students analyzing camera movement, exposure control, and emotional tone through cinematography. Professional recognition includes: Election as one of America's ten most influential film instructors by Variety Magazine (2018) As a member of the American Society of Cinematographers (ASC), Brazilian Association of Cinematography (ABC), and Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), his industry authority informs curriculum development and student mentorship. His teaching integrates decades of on-set experience across global productions, bridging theoretical frameworks with real-world filmmaking challenges.

• Food Science
• Dairy Technology
• Food Preservation
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Marcello Alinovi serves as a Researcher at the Department of Food and Drug Sciences, University of Parma, Italy. His teaching appointments span multiple degree programs and academic years: Dairy Technology II – Cheeses (2023/2024–2025/2026) for Dairy Enterprise Technologies and Management Food Technology 2 (2021/2022–2024/2025) for Food Science and Technology Functional Foods Technologies and Quality Control (2020/2021–2024/2025) for Human Nutrition Sciences Innovative and Sustainable Technologies for Dairy and Meat Products (2020/2021–2023/2024) for Innovative and Sustainable Livestock Production Food Preservation (2018/2019) for Food System: Management, Sustainability and Technologies His research centers on dairy science, food preservation, and sustainable technologies, with emphasis on cheese composition, plant-based food innovation, and functional properties. Key investigations include physico-chemical analysis of dairy products, in vitro digestibility studies, and natural extract applications for oxidative stability. His work bridges food chemistry, nutrition, and sustainable processing methodologies. Analysis of his 2025 publications reveals dominant themes in dairy science (cheese structure, mineral digestibility) and plant-based food development (legumes, fermented beverages). Methodologies include fermentation optimization, VOC profiling, and comparative nutritional assessment, demonstrating interdisciplinary integration of food chemistry, microbiology, and nutritional science. Current work focuses on sustainable dairy alternatives and preservation techniques using natural compounds. No scientific awards or fellowships are documented in the source material. Details regarding student supervision, research grants, laboratory facilities, or collaborative teams were not provided in the available information.

Jose Barrero Sanchezمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Plant Molecular Biology
• Seed Biology
• Genetic Engineering
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Dr. Jose Barrero Sanchez is a Principal Research Scientist and Team Leader at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) , where he leads the Legume Engineering Team within the Pests and Diseases Group. His research focuses on developing genetically modified cowpea varieties with traits like insect resistance (Cry1Ab protein) and enhanced photosynthetic capacity through projects such as the USAID Pod-Borer Resistant Cowpea Project and RIPE Project . His work has been recognized with awards including the 2023 CSIRO Chair’s Medal for Science and Engineering Excellence . Education Bachelor in Environmental and Marine Biology, University of Alicante (2000) PhD in Plant Genetics, Miguel Hernandez University (2005) Research Themes Seed dormancy and germination mechanisms in cereals Genetic engineering for climate-resilient crops ABA and jasmonate signaling pathways in plant stress response High-throughput screening for crop yield optimization Leadership & Collaborations Regional representative, International Seed Science Society (2014–present) CSIRO representative, International Wheat Genome Sequencing Consortium (2015–2017) Scientific Awards 2023 Chair’s Medal for Science and Engineering Excellence 2019 Julius Career Award 2018 Director’s Award: Breakthrough Innovation 2015 Director’s Award: Breakthrough Innovation 2011 ACORN Project Award