جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Syed Hani Hassan Abidiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Virology
• Immunology
• Viral Oncology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Syed Hani Hassan Abidi is an Associate Professor at the Department of Biomedical Sciences , School of Medicine , Nazarbayev University , Kazakhstan. His research integrates virology , immunology , viral oncology , and bioinformatics , with a focus on HIV molecular epidemiology , viral evolution , and drug resistance . He has led international projects across Pakistan, Kenya, Afghanistan, and Kazakhstan, and is recognized for innovative teaching and MOOC development. Education: PhD in Virology and Immunology Research Interests: His laboratory employs bioinformatics (machine learning, AI), genomics , and proteomics to study HIV phylodynamics , viral co-infections , and oncogenic viruses like EBV in prostate cancer. He also explores microbiome-immunity interactions and designs antiviral drugs/vaccines . Recent Research Trends: His 2025 publications emphasize COVID-19 immunopathology , HIV/syphilis epidemiology in Pakistan , and particle physics contributions via ATLAS , showcasing interdisciplinary impact. Awards & Recognition: Outstanding Teachers Award (2019, Aga Khan University) Fellowship of Higher Education (UK, 2022) Teaching & Grants: He pioneered Pakistan’s first MOOC on Computer-Based Drug Discovery (2014) and received a 2022 SoTL grant for MOOC-based molecular biology education. His teaching integrates animations , films , and flipped classrooms . Collaborations & Labs: Leads projects on HIV drug resistance , HCV genomics in Kazakhstan , and AI-driven dementia diagnostics (Kazakh Brain Atlas). His lab collaborates with global institutions to advance viral disease surveillance and therapeutic innovation .

Salikoko S. Mufweneمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Evolutionary Linguistics
• Creole Languages
• Language Contact
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Salikoko S. Mufwene is the Edward Carson Waller Distinguished Service Professor of Linguistics at the University of Chicago. He holds additional appointments on the Committees on Evolutionary Biology, Conceptual and Historical Studies of Science, and African Studies. His research integrates ecological perspectives into evolutionary linguistics, focusing on language contact, creole genesis, language endangerment, and the impact of colonization and globalization on linguistic diversity. Education: PhD in Linguistics, University of Chicago (1979) Key Themes: Language evolution, creole languages, population structure, decolonial linguistics, language policy Mufwene’s work emphasizes the role of population dynamics in language change, drawing parallels with biological evolution. His recent articles examine topics such as the cultural-artifact nature of language, the ecological drivers of creole hybridization, and the decolonization of linguistic paradigms. He has also contributed extensively to debates on language endangerment and multilingualism in super-diverse societies. Scientific Awards: Fellow, Linguistic Society of America (2018) Fellow, American Philosophical Society (2022) Fellow, American Academy of Arts and Sciences (2023) Collège de France lectures (2003, 2023-24) Summer Institute of the Linguistic Society of America (1999, 2005, 2015, 2017)

Ian Greerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Industrial Relations
• Marketisation
• Welfare States
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ian Greer is a Research Fellow at Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labour Relations , with a career focused on marketisation , industrial relations , and transnational solidarity . He holds a PhD from Cornell University and has previously studied at Bard College. His work examines labor dynamics in globalised industries , welfare states , and multinational corporations , often through qualitative comparative methods . Education : BSc (Bard College), MSc/PhD (Cornell University) Greer's research spans marketisation of employment services , social movement unionism , and labour policy in crisis situations . His publications include studies on European welfare-to-work schemes , healthcare privatisation , and labour migration . He is associated with the Centre for Employment Relations, Innovation and Change (CERIC) at the University of Leeds. Greer's recent work analyses precarious labor and project-based employment in social services across Slovenia and France. He also contributes to debates on social dumping , work-first welfare states , and activist labor strategies in sectors like healthcare and automotive manufacturing. He has no listed scientific awards. His work often involves collaboration with scholars like Marco Hauptmeier , Charles Umney , and Nathan Lillie , though no formal advisees are named in the provided text. His email is icg2@cornell.edu .

• Behavioral Ecology
• Evolutionary Biology
• Population Ecology
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Oliver Krüger is a behavioral ecologist and evolutionary biologist at Bielefeld University 's Faculty of Biology , where he leads the Department of Animal Behaviour since 2013. His research spans avian and marine mammal systems, focusing on life history strategies, parasite-host interactions, and environmental adaptation. Education: Biology studies at Bielefeld University (1994-1996) MSc in Oxford (1996-1997) PhD at Bielefeld University with Fritz Trillmich and Jan Lindström (1998-2000) Research Themes: Behavioral ecology, evolutionary biology, and population dynamics across tropical and temperate ecosystems. Key projects include NC³ (Niche Choice/Construction) and studies on Galápagos sea lions, common buzzards, and pinniped species. Scientific Leadership: Spokesperson, SFB TRR 212 "NC³" (2018-2025) Advisory Board member: German Ornithologists Union, IUCN SSC pinniped group, German Primate Centre Peer review roles: Humboldt Foundation, DFG, HFSP, NSF Awards: Leopoldina Prize (2001) Niko Tinbergen Award (2008) DFG Heisenberg Professorship (2010-2015)

Francis Maravillasمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Contemporary Asian Art
• Curatorial Practices
• Exhibition Histories
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr Francis Maravillas is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader of the BA (Hons) Art Histories and Curatorial Practices: Asia and the World at LASALLE College of the Arts, Singapore. His academic work bridges art historical research, curatorial practice, and interdisciplinary teaching with a focus on contemporary Asian art contexts. His educational background includes a PhD in Humanities and Social Sciences from the University of Technology Sydney and a First Class Honours BA in Politics from Macquarie University, Australia. Maravillas' research centers on modern and contemporary Asian art, with particular expertise in curatorial practices, exhibition histories, and socially engaged/performatory art forms. His current projects investigate the aesthetics and politics of food in contemporary Asian art, examining how food functions in performance, installation, and community-based practices within post-colonial and global contexts. This research explores intersections between alimentary practices, political economies of survival, and post-colonial histories across Asia. His publication record reveals consistent engagement with Southeast Asian contemporary art worlds, food-art practices, and diasporic visual cultures. Key projects include the co-edited World Art special issue on Southeast Asian art publics (2020) and the forthcoming Routledge anthology 'Tastes of Justice' (2025), which examines food, art, and justice politics in Asian-Australian contexts. Maravillas has secured significant research funding including a SGD 20,000 LASALLE College of the Arts grant for 'Tastes of Justice' (2024) and an AUD 49,526 Creative Australia grant for related art, performance, and symposia activities in Sydney and Singapore (2024). He actively collaborates internationally through co-curated exhibitions like 'Bruised Food: A Living Laboratory' (2019) and the symposium 'Shifting Grounds, New Horizons' (2022), demonstrating commitment to building transnational networks in contemporary Southeast Asian art.

Caterina Ducatiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nanomaterials
• Electron Microscopy
• Materials for Energy Applications
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Caterina Ducati is a Professor of Nanomaterials at the Department of Materials Science & Metallurgy, University of Cambridge. Her research focuses on nanomaterials, their structure-property relationships, and applications in energy technologies, particularly photovoltaics, photocatalysis, and optoelectronics. Research Interests: In situ electron microscopy of nanomaterials under external stimuli (electrical, thermal, photonic), growth mechanisms of nanostructures (carbon nanotubes, semiconductor nanowires), and degradation processes in energy devices. Methodologies: Advanced characterization via HAADF STEM, TEM, and development of tools for real-time nanoscale observation. Recent publications highlight her work on perovskite solar cells, battery materials (Li, Zn, Na-ion), and ferroelectric thin films. She actively investigates degradation mechanisms in energy devices and develops novel fabrication techniques for nanocomposites. Scientific Recognition: A&B Post-doctoral Fellowship winners (institutional award) She supervises research groups utilizing the Wolfson Electron Microscopy Suite and contributes to interdisciplinary collaborations in materials for sustainability and healthcare applications.

Ulla McKnightمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Sociology of Health and Illness
• Racialised Health Inequalities
• Gender and Health
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Dr Ulla McKnight is an Assistant Professor in Sociology (Sociology and Criminology) at the University of Sussex, School of Law, Politics and Sociology. Her interdisciplinary research focuses on racialised and gendered health inequalities, particularly in reproductive and sexual health for ethnic minority and migrant women in the UK. Her educational background includes a PhD in Sociology from Goldsmiths, University of London (2016), an MA in Postcolonial Studies (Goldsmiths, 2006), a BFA in Photography (San Francisco Art Institute, 2001), and a Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (Goldsmiths, 2018). Dr McKnight’s research lies at the intersection of Science and Technology Studies (STS), Black Feminist Hauntology, and participatory methodologies. She investigates how crises such as antimicrobial resistance (AMR), environmental collapse, and political inequity shape health futures. A key contribution is her conceptualisation of the HIV diaspora , which captures the transnational care experiences of people living with HIV in high-resource settings. Her work critically examines the entanglements of race, infectious disease, and political uncertainty using speculative and sensory methods. Her recent publications and research projects reveal a strong focus on maternal morbidity, speculative futures in sexual health, and the social justice dimensions of AMR. She employs arts-based and collaborative methods to explore the 'unsayable' in healthcare experiences. Nominated for Education Awards 2024 Nominated for Education Awards 2025 Dr McKnight is actively involved in supervising student research and has taught courses such as 'Doing Social Research', 'Health across the Lifecourse', and 'Sociology Research Proposal'. She is a Co-Investigator on the AHRC-funded project 'Reproductive Borders and Bordering Reproduction' and collaborates with the Wellcome Trust-funded project 'Inequalities and Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance in Sexual Health'. She has also secured a grant from the National Institute for Health Research for an arts-based workshop on 'unsayable' experiences. She is actively engaged in academic and public discourse through invited talks, conference presentations, and peer review for journals including Sociology of Health and Illness and Journal of the International AIDS Society .

Luisa Sotomayorمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Urban Planning and Policy
• Housing
• Urban Governance
• +۱۶ مورد دیگر

Luisa Sotomayor is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change at York University, where she also serves as the Director of the City Institute. Her academic work bridges urban planning, governance, and socio-spatial justice, with a strong focus on inequality, housing, informality, and participatory planning. She is actively engaged in research across Latin America and Canada, contributing to critical debates on urban policy and citizenship. Education: PhD in Planning, University of Toronto MSc in Planning, University of Toronto BA in Sociology, National University of Colombia Her research interests center on urban inequality, housing precarity, socio-legal exclusions, and the formation of informal urban peripheries. She critically examines how state and non-state actors, community activism, and legal frameworks shape urban planning agendas. Her work questions the capacity of planning to address socio-spatial injustices and foster more equitable, democratic cities. The recent publications reflect a strong engagement with judicialization of urban planning in Bogotá, student housing precarity in Toronto, sanctuary city policies, and the impacts of social urbanism in Medellín. Collectively, her scholarship reveals a transnational, interdisciplinary approach that connects urban theory with grassroots realities, emphasizing legal mobilization, policy mobility, and the lived experiences of marginalized populations. Scientific Awards and Recognitions: MITACS Accelerate (2023-2024) EUC Dean’s Service Award (2021-2022) York University Academic Innovation Fund Award (2020-2021, 2021-2022) SSHRC Insight Grant (2022-2025) MITACS Global Link (2019) MITACS Accelerate (2021, 2022) SSHRC Partnership Engage Grant (2020-2021) SSHRC Connections Grant (2018-2019) SSHRC Doctoral Award (2011-2015) International Development Research Centre, Doctoral Award (2011) Luisa Sotomayor supervises graduate students in Environmental Studies, Geography, and Planning programs. She has led major funded research projects including SSHRC Insight and Partnership Engage Grants, focusing on issues such as vertical peripheries in Colombia, policy mobility in Latin American cities, legal mobilizations in urban planning, and student housing affordability in Toronto. Her collaborative work with institutions across Canada and Latin America underscores her commitment to engaged, interdisciplinary scholarship. She is involved in research labs and teams through the City Institute at York University and leads multi-institutional collaborations such as StudentDwellTO, which brings together faculty and students from OCAD University, Toronto Metropolitan University, University of Toronto, and York University to address student housing challenges. Her work continues to influence urban planning theory and practice in both the Global North and South.

• Fluid Dynamics
• Environmental Engineering
• Turbulence
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Gaetano Sardina is a Professor in Fluid Dynamics at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden. His research spans mechanical engineering and environmental sciences, focusing on turbulence in urban heat islands, microplastic transport in marine environments, and cloud microphysics. In 2023, he secured an ERC Consolidator Grant for studying turbulence effects in mixed-phase clouds. Key Research Areas: Fluid dynamics, environmental engineering, multiphase flow, atmospheric science Recent Projects: 2024–2029: MixClouds - Turbulence in mixed-phase clouds (European Commission) 2021–2025: MicroPlastiX - Microplastic fate in marine ecosystems (Formas) 2020–2022: PICTURE - Urban particle transport modeling (VINNOVA) Scientific Awards: ERC Consolidator Grant (2023) Collaborations: Partners with European Commission, Swedish Research Council, Formas, VINNOVA

Danielle C. Zacherlمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Marine Ecology
• Marine Population Connectivity
• Restoration Ecology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Danielle C. Zacherl is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at California State University, Fullerton. She holds a PhD from the University of California, Santa Barbara and a BA from Brown University. Her research focuses on marine ecology, particularly larval behavior, population connectivity, restoration ecology, and marine invertebrates, with a strong emphasis on the Olympia oyster (Ostrea lurida). The Zacherl Lab has conducted long-term restoration projects since 2010 and population monitoring since 2005, addressing ecological challenges in coastal ecosystems. Her work integrates molecular, ecological, and oceanographic approaches to understand larval dispersal and species conservation. Key contributions include studies on larval vertical migration in gastropods and genetic mechanisms influencing population structure. Current projects prioritize science-based restoration strategies for native oyster populations and intertidal habitat recovery. Advising includes mentoring student researchers (listed above) on projects ranging from larval settlement dynamics to molecular taxonomy. The lab’s interdisciplinary approach bridges fieldwork and laboratory analysis, contributing to both academic and applied ecological outcomes.

José Ángel Maldonadoمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Rhetorical Theory
• Critical and Cultural Studies
• Film and Television Criticism
• +۶ مورد دیگر

José Ángel Maldonado serves as Assistant Professor of Communication at the University of South Florida, where his interdisciplinary scholarship interrogates power dynamics through rhetorical and cultural lenses. His work critically examines neoliberal violence, border politics, and Mexican cultural production within transnational frameworks. Education: PhD in Communication, University of Utah Research Program: Maldonado's scholarship centers on Rhetorical Theory , Critical Cultural Studies , and Border Studies , with deep engagement in Gender Studies and Neoliberalism . His forthcoming book Falling to My Death: Vertical Rhetorics in Neoliberal Mexico (Clemson UP, 2026) fuses memoir with visual media criticism to expose violence normalization. Current projects analyze feminicidio discourse, political leadership tropes, and geopolitical tourism through decolonial perspectives. Publication Trends: His 2015-2024 publications reveal consistent focus on rhetoric-violence intersections, particularly examining how state power normalizes gendered and border violence in Mexico. Key trajectories include hauntology in feminicidio discourse, metanoic political leadership, and neoliberal critiques of tourism and migration. Scientific Recognition: 2018 Rhetoric Society of America Dissertation Award for Diana’s Confession: Precarious Rhetoric in Post-NAFTA Mexico Academic Engagement: Maldonado contributes to USF's Media, Culture, and Performance research cluster. While specific grant funding isn't documented here, his publications in Communication and Critical/Cultural Studies , Quarterly Journal of Speech , and Rhetoric & Public Address demonstrate rigorous scholarly impact. His doctoral training at Utah established foundations for analyzing precarious rhetoric in transnational contexts. Research Infrastructure: Affiliated with USF's Department of Communication, Maldonado operates within frameworks connecting rhetorical studies to social justice initiatives, particularly through critical examinations of border violence and Mexican cultural production.

• Housing Economics
• Urban and Regional Planning
• Public Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Grace K.M. Wong is a Senior Lecturer at the NUS Business School, National University of Singapore (NUS), specializing in Real Estate. She holds a B.Sc. (Estate Management) (Honours) and an M.Sc. (Property & Maintenance Management) from NUS, alongside an MPhil and PhD in Housing Economics from the University of Cambridge, UK. Educated at NUS and University of Cambridge Teaching since 1989 Specializes in housing economics and urban policy Advocates student-centric pedagogy Dr. Wong's research spans housing markets, economics and policies; elderly housing; property management; and quality of life issues. Her pedagogical approach emphasizes active learning , scenario thinking , and metacognitive development . She has contributed to journals like Urban Design International and Journal of Cleaner Production , focusing on sustainable housing solutions and SME energy adoption. Notable scientific awards include multiple NUS Annual Teaching Excellence Awards and recognition from the Centre for Development of Teaching and Learning. She served as Vice-Chair of the NUS Teaching Academy Executive Council (2020-2022) and was a Fellow (2014-2023). Her teaching philosophy prioritizes lifelong learning and adapting to diverse student modalities (visual, auditory, kinesthetic).

Cameron Ainsworthمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Fisheries Biology
• Ecosystem Modeling
• Marine Resource Management
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Cameron Ainsworth is a Professor at the University of South Florida’s College of Marine Science , specializing in biological oceanography and fisheries ecosystem modeling . His research focuses on how human activities and climate change affect marine ecosystems, with an emphasis on developing tools for ecosystem-based management. He leads the Fisheries and Ecosystem Ecology Lab , where he and his students use advanced modeling techniques to assess marine food webs, population dynamics, and environmental policy outcomes. Education: Ph.D. in Oceanography, University of British Columbia (2006) Research Interests: Dr. Ainsworth’s work integrates ecosystem modeling , fisheries management , and climate impact assessment . His lab uses statistical and numerical models to simulate marine ecosystems, evaluate the effects of oil spills, and inform marine protected area design. A major focus is the Gulf of Mexico , where he collaborates with NOAA and regional agencies to support Integrated Ecosystem Assessments . Scientific Awards: Sloan Research Fellowship (2013) – awarded for outstanding early-career contributions to marine science Lab and Team: Dr. Ainsworth leads the Fisheries and Ecosystem Ecology Lab at USF, which includes graduate students and postdocs working on projects related to oil spill recovery, marine restoration, and fisheries management. The lab is actively involved in NOAA-funded initiatives and Gulf-wide ecosystem assessments.

Andrew H. Baldwinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Wetland Ecology
• Wetland Restoration
• Plant Ecology
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Andrew H. Baldwin is a Professor and Extension Specialist in the Department of Environmental Science and Technology at the University of Maryland, College Park. With expertise in tidal and inland wetland ecology, restoration, and plant ecology, he bridges academic research with practical wetland conservation applications. Ph.D., Botany, Louisiana State University (1996) B.S., Biology, Tufts University (1983) B.S., Engineering (Environmental Focus), Tufts University (1983) His research focuses on understanding plant regeneration dynamics, carbon and nitrogen cycling, invasive species impacts (notably Phragmites australis), and global change effects in wetland ecosystems. This work directly informs strategies to enhance wetland restoration outcomes. Recent publications highlight his contributions to tidal wetland carbon dynamics, microbial community responses to restoration, and Phragmites invasion mechanisms across global change scenarios. These studies span disciplines including wetland ecology, biogeochemistry, and climate science. Fellow, Society of Wetland Scientists (2019) President, Society of Wetland Scientists (2009-2010) Professional Wetland Scientist Certification (PWS No. 2997) Dr. Baldwin teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in wetland ecology and restoration, mentors students at all academic levels, and serves as a reviewer for over 30 journals and agencies. No specific lab or team information was provided in the available texts.

Jerry X. Mitrovicaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Geophysics
• Climate Science
• Planetary Science
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Jerry X. Mitrovica is the Frank B. Baird, Jr. Professor of Science at Harvard University, leading the Mitrovica Group. His research focuses on Earth’s geodynamic response to environmental changes, with a central theme of sea-level variability across timescales. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Toronto, where he previously served as the J. Tuzo Wilson Professor in Physics and directed the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research’s Earth Systems Evolution Program. His work integrates theoretical, numerical, and observational approaches to study ice sheet dynamics, mantle structure, and geodetic signals of climate change. Key research areas include modern ice sheet collapse impacts, glacial isostatic adjustment, and the interplay between Earth’s rotation and ice mass redistribution. Mitrovica’s group emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, with members from geophysics, mathematics, archaeology, and the humanities. Notable awards include the Arthur L. Day Medal, W.S Jardetsky Medal, and A.E.H. Love Medal. His lab has pioneered methods to infer Antarctic mantle viscosity from GPS data and reconcile paleo-sea-level records with dynamic topography corrections. Current projects include probing mantle structure via sea-level measurements and investigating human migration routes via sea-level fingerprints. Academic advising includes Natasha Valencic (Ph.D. student). The group actively advocates for diversity in academia and integrates activism into its mission, supporting graduate unions and marginalized communities in science.