Work with thought leaders and academic experts from Columbia University

Researchers on NotedSource with connections to Columbia University include Mohammad Imran Khan, Yunzi (Rae) Tan, Ph.D., Christos Makridis, Elle Wang, Dr. Joss Greene, Dr. Cassie Mogilner Holmes, Ph.D., Igor Logvinenko, PHD, Bobuchi Ken-Opurum, Ph.D., Alex K. Shalek, Valentina Méndez, Kimi Wenzel, Dr. Travis Tae Oh, PhD, Olya Skulovich, C. Malik Boykin, Ph.D., Tim Leung, Martin Brauch, Vanessa Bramante, M.A., Yuan Yang, Dr. Mateo Cruz, Aden Lam, Ph.D., Panos Ipeirotis, Kalpita R. Karan, Meenakshi Rozenstrauch, M.S, Gina Torino, Wenting Zhao, Joshi Khyati, Ari L. Goldman, Dr. Jane Smith, Ph.D., Ryan Hagen, Greg Lin, Dr. Russell Spiewak, Ph.D., Patricia Angus, Lise Eliot, PhD, Burak Aslan, Birnur Aral, Nina Esaki, Christopher Jenkins, Arpit Gupta, Cheryl Evans, Erik Nook, Andrea Marpillero-Colomina, Alen Trubelja, Leon Thomsen, Charlotte Voelkel, Charles Burton, Doug Foster, Henry Blair, Susannah Williamson, Lawrence Davis, and Michael Lustig.

Mohammad Imran Khan

College Park, Maryland, United States of America
3 Years Experience
Postdoctoral Associate at University of Maryland College Park in the Department of Nutrition and Food Science
Experience

Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York

Postdoctoral Research Scientist / August, 2021 — October, 2021

Research Expertise
Biomedical Engineering
Nanotechology
Wound healing
Infection and Immunity
Bioengineering
And 18 more
About
Research work is focused on the formulation of nanoparticles encapsulated materials which could be useful for tissue engineering, stem cells, drug delivery and biomechanics to create biologically inspired tissue and organ constructs. Furthermore, 3D material may play significant role in the healing of complex tissues and organs in vitro and in vivo.

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Yunzi (Rae) Tan, Ph.D.

Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
22 Years Experience
Social-Organizational Psychologist | Educator, Researcher, and Consultant Specializing in DEI and Conflict Management in the Workplace
Education

Columbia University

Ph.D., Social-Organizational Psychology / 2013

New York, New York, United States of America

Columbia University

M.A., Organizational Psychology / 2008

New York, New York, United States of America
Experience

Teachers College, Columbia University

Adjunct Associate Professor, Psychology and Education / January, 2013 — May, 2005

Research Expertise
Team Conflict Management
Organizational Conflict
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Dynamical Systems
Social Psychology
And 7 more
About
I am a social-organizational psychologist by training, and have over 20 years of professional experience in higher education, organizational change and development, marketing, as well as diversity and inclusion in private and nonprofit sectors. As a researcher, I'm most curious about topics that intersect conflict management, diversity, equity, and inclusion at group and organizational levels. As a tertiary educator, I teach social science research designs and methods to help my students explore and address important conflict issues they care about. I also teach organizational conflict management systems to cultivate students' understanding and design of complex conflict management dynamics and processes in teams and organizations. Last but not least, I am actively involved in providing research-based advice and expertise to support organizations in advancing diversity, inclusion, and other pursuits of organizational excellence. My Top 5 StrengthsFinder Signature Themes: Analytical \| Restorative \| Responsibility \| Focus \| Discipline

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Christos Makridis

Nashville, TN
10 Years Experience
Web3 and Labor Economist in Academia, Entrepreneurship, and Policy
Experience

Columbia Business School

Adjunct Associate Research Scholar / February, 2022 — Present

Research Expertise
Finance
Economics and Econometrics
Accounting
Pharmacology (medical)
Law
And 11 more
About
Christos A. Makridis holds academic appointments at Columbia Business School, Stanford University, Baylor University, University of Nicosia, and Arizona State University. He is also an adjunct scholar at the Manhattan Institute, senior adviser at Gallup, and senior adviser at the National AI Institute in the Department of Veterans Affairs. Christos is the CEO/co-founder of [Dainamic](https://www.dainamic.ai/), a technology startup working to democratize the use and application of data science and AI techniques for small and mid sized organizations, and CTO/co-founder of [Living Opera](https://www.livingopera.org/), a web3 startup working to bridge classical music and blockchain technologies. Christos previously served on the White House Council of Economic Advisers managing the cybersecurity, technology, and space activities, as a Non-resident Fellow at the Cyber Security Project in the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, as a Digital Fellow at the Initiative at the Digital Economy in the MIT Sloan School of Management, a a Non-resident Research Scientist at Datacamp, and as a Visiting Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. Christos’ primary academic research focuses on labor economics, the digital economy, and personal finance and well-being. He has published over 70 peer-reviewed research papers in academic journals and over 170 news articles in the press. Christos earned a Bachelor’s in Economics and Minor in Mathematics at Arizona State University, as well a dual Masters and PhDs in Economics and Management Science & Engineering at Stanford University.

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Elle Wang

San Francisco, California, United States of America
6 Years Experience
Lead Research Scientist at National AI Institute for Adult Learning and Online Education
Education

Columbia University

PhD, Cognitive Science in Education / 2017

New York, New York, United States of America
Research Expertise
Online learning
Intelligent technologies
Learning Analytics
MOOCs
Education
And 6 more
About
Ellen (Elle) Wang is a cognitive scientist with a focus on educational applications of artificial intelligence (AI). She is currently a lead research scientist at the National AI Institute for Adult Learning and Online Education and a staff research scientist at the Action Lab at Arizona State University. Wang received her PhD in Cognitive Science in Education from Columbia University in 2017. Her research focuses on how AI can be used to support and improve learning outcomes, with a particular focus on online and adult learners. She has developed and evaluated AI-based programs and systems for a variety of applications, including tutoring, intelligent course recommendation, and assessment. Wang’s work has been published in a variety of prestigious journals, including the Journal of Educational Psychology, the British Journal of Educational Technology, and the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied. She has also presented her work at numerous international conferences, including the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) and the International Conference on Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITS).

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Dr. Joss Greene

Oakland, California
10 Years Experience
Assistant Professor of Sociology at University of California, Davis
Education

Columbia University

Ph.D., Sociology / May, 2021

New York, New York, United States of America
Research Expertise
Gender
Intersectionality
Criminal Justice
Organizations
Transgender and nonbinary experiences
About
Dr. Joss Greene received his Ph.D. in Sociology from Columbia University in 2021. Dr. Greene has focused his research on various aspects of gender and sexuality, including trans and nonbinary lives, the experiences of currently and formerly incarcerated people, and gender-based violence. His work has been published in numerous academic journals and he has presented at conferences around the world. Dr. Greene is also passionate about bringing academic insights beyond the academy; he was recently interviewed for a PBS Newshour special, and meets regularly with stakeholders ranging from grassroots community organizations to elected officials. He is currently serving as an Assistant Professor of Sociology at University of California, Davis.

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Dr. Cassie Mogilner Holmes, Ph.D.

16 Years Experience
Award-winning UCLA professor researching and teaching happiness and the role of time
Education

Columbia University

B.A., Psychology / May, 2002

New York, New York, United States of America
Research Expertise
happiness
time
subjective well-being
About
Cassie Holmes is a chaired professor at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management, an award-winning teacher and researcher on time and happiness, and bestselling author of *Happier Hour: How to Beat Distraction, Expand Your Time, and Focus on What Matters Most*.   *Happier Hour* is a *Wall Street Journal* Bestseller, and was selected as an Amazon Best Book of 2022, a “must read” by *Forbes,* the *Washington Post,* and the *Financial Times*, and was featured in such outlets as the Today Show, CBS Mornings, CNN, NPR’s Hidden Brain, and GOOP with Gwyneth Paltrow.   Holmes’s academic research has been widely published in lead academic journals. The course that she developed and now teaches, Applying the Science of Happiness to Life Design, is among UCLA’s most popular for MBAs and Executive MBAs alike.   Prior to joining UCLA, Cassie was a tenured faculty member at Wharton, and she has a Ph.D. from Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business and a B.A. from Columbia.

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Igor Logvinenko, PHD

10 Years Experience
Professor of Global Political Economy at Occidental College
Experience

Columbia University

Postdoctoral Research Fellow / September, 2014 — May, 2015

Research Expertise
Global Political Economy: Finance
Energy Transition
Autocratization
Rule of Law
Economics and Econometrics
And 11 more
About
Associate Professor of [Diplomacy & World Affairs](https://www.oxy.edu/node/690) and an affiliate of the [John Parke Young Initiative on the Global Political Economy](https://www.oxy.edu/node/736) at Occidental College. My [research and commentary](https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=0izvrdQAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate) have appeared in *Communist and Post-Communist Studies*, *Democratization, Europe-Asia Studies, Review of International Political Economy, Just Security, The Moscow Times*, and other publications.  <br> My book *[Global Finance and Local Control: Corruption and Wealth in Contemporary Russia ](https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/book/9781501759604/global-finance-local-control/#bookTabs=1)*was published in the Cornell Studies in Money series at Cornell University Press in 2021. I received a doctorate in Government from Cornell University in 2015. Before coming to Oxy, I spent five memorable years in the Department of Political Science at Wellesley College. I have also held appointments at the Cornell-in-Washington Program, the Harriman Institute at Columbia University, International Studies. I am a native of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, where I had the great fortune to attend the Physics and Mathematics Lyceum #61.

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Bobuchi Ken-Opurum, Ph.D.

8 Years Experience
People-centered researcher in the climate-energy nexus.
Education

Columbia University

Master of Science, Sustainability Management

New York, New York, United States of America
Research Expertise
Climate Resilience
Energy
Sustainability
Construction Management
Decision Science
About
Dr. Bobuchi Ken-Opurum is a highly qualified and experienced people-centered researcher focused on climate resilience, energy equity, and urban health and wellbeing, fostering sustainable and systemic change. As Research Director at the Building Electrification Institute (BEI), she leads research that supports cities and stakeholders in prioritizing marginalized communities in climate and building decarbonization solutions. Her approach emphasizes co-creation with vulnerable populations, envisioning healthy, inclusive, climate-resilient communities.   Dr. Bobuchi Ken-Opurum created the [Re-HOUSED Multi-criteria Decision Support toolkit ](https://www.re-housed.tools/)that helps self-builders in the tropical Global South in implementing viable and feasible flooding and heat stress resilience design solutions in housing. She holds a Ph.D. in Architecture-Engineering-Construction Management from Carnegie Mellon, an MS from Columbia University, and a BS from Purdue University. Her contributions earned her a spot on the 2023 Forbes 30 Under 30 list, and she’s named one of Grist Magazine’s “50 climate leaders driving fresh solutions to our planet's biggest problems.” She also serves as an author for the Sixth National Climate Assessment (NCA6), contributing to the Climate Effects on U.S. National Security chapter. The NCA6, an interagency effort, is the U.S. Government’s authoritative report on climate change impacts, risks, and adaptation across the nation.   Previously, as Director of Research at the Texas Energy Poverty Research Institute (TEPRI), she led pivotal projects advancing clean, resilient energy access for underserved communities, including Texas’s first Statewide Community Voices in Energy Survey Reports. Her work consistently drives inclusive, sustainable climate solutions.

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Alex K. Shalek

13 Years Experience
J. W. Kieckhefer Professor - IMES, Chemistry, and Koch Institute, MIT; Institute Member, Broad Institute; Member, Ragon Institute
Education

Columbia University

BA, Chemistry / May, 2004

New York, New York, United States of America
Research Expertise
single-cell genomics
micro- and nanotechnology
infectious diseases
cancer
autoimmunity
About
Alex K. Shalek, PhD, is the J. W. Kieckhefer Professor in the Institute for Medical Engineering & Science and the Department of Chemistry, and an Extramural Member of The Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research at MIT.  He is also an Institute Member of the Broad Institute, a Member of the Ragon Institute, an Assistant in Immunology at MGB, and an Instructor in Health Sciences & Technology at HMS. Dr. Shalek received his bachelor's degree *summa cum laude* from Columbia University and his Ph.D. from Harvard University in chemical physics under the guidance of Hongkun Park, and performed postdoctoral training under Hongkun Park and Aviv Regev (Broad/MIT). His lab’s research is directed towards the development and application of new approaches to elucidate cellular and molecular features that inform tissue-level function and dysfunction across the spectrum of human health and disease. Dr. Shalek and his work have received numerous honors including a NIH New Innovator Award, a Beckman Young Investigator Award, a Searle Scholar Award, a Pew-Stewart Scholar Award, the Avant-Garde (DP1 Pioneer) Award from the National Institute for Drug Abuse (NIDA), and an Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship in Chemistry, as well as the 2019-2020 Harold E. Edgerton Faculty Achievement Award at MIT and the 2020 HMS Young Mentor Award.

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Valentina Méndez

Valparaiso
14 Years Experience
Microbiologist and Biotechnologist (PhD): Associate Researcher and VP of Scientific development at NIDO Contech
Experience

Columbia University

PhD Candidate Felow / April, 2015 — September, 2015

Research Expertise
Microbiology
Environmental Microbiology
Biotechnology
Molecular Biology
Microbial taxonomy
And 1 more
About
Ph.D. in Biotechnology degree (2017) combined with more than 10 years of training and experience in laboratory research in prestigious universities worldwide, has provided me with a great foundation of knowledge and several technical skills. Topics of research and writing/editing expertise include Environmental Sciences, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, and Microbial Taxonomy. In addition, I am collaborating with the industry to develop innovative technologies based on biomaterials.

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Kimi Wenzel

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
5 Years Experience
PhD candidate in AI ethics and design -- I understand how people interact with technology.
Education

Columbia University

BA, Computer Science / May, 2021

New York, New York, United States of America
Research Expertise
human-computer interaction
AI ethics
product design
About
Kimi Wenzel (PhD candidate) is an AI ethics researcher, designer, and speaker. Her projects have been funded by Google, Amazon, Facebook, and the National Science Foundation. She has been published at top AI conferences (NeurIPS, CHI) and presented at large public venues (TEDx). Kimi currently works at the Human-Computer Interaction Institute -- the top research facility in her field. Prior to her PhD, she earned her MS in Human-Computer Interaction from Carnegie Mellon University her BA in Computer Science from Columbia University, Barnard College. She uses both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies, and is versed in the following topics: * Human factors in artificial intelligence * Ethics and societal impacts of technology * Diversity, equity, inclusion in technology * AI and mental health * Social media and mental health * User experience * Gamification

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Dr. Travis Tae Oh, PhD

New York, New York, United States of America
4 Years Experience
Marketing Professor with publications in consumer behavior and psychology, as well as multiple consulting experiences with small to large companies
Education

Columbia University

PhD in Marketing, Marketing

New York
Research Expertise
Marketing
Psychology
Consumer Behavior
About
Travis Oh, PhD earned his doctoral degree in marketing with a focus on consumer behavior at Columbia University. His research primarily examines the underlying psychological processes and meanings of consumption experiences, with a focus on conceptualizing and investigating *fun* in people's lives. Prior to completing his PhD, Travis worked extensively as a market research analyst, involved in product development, pricing and promotions, and sales team management. ​ Travis specializes in consumer survey research, depth interviews & focus groups, and statistical analysis of survey data. As the founder of Apex Solution Consulting Inc., Travis has helped hundreds of small to large businesses make informed decisions based on primary research data. With many clients who are themselves consultants and professionals, Travis has a reputation as a "consultant for consultants."

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Olya Skulovich

New York, New York, United States of America
10 Years Experience
Earth and Environmental Engineering Ph.D. student at Columbia University
Education

Columbia University

Ph.D., Earth and Environmental Engineering

New York, New York, United States of America
Research Expertise
Soil moisture
Land-Atmosphere interaction
climate change
ML
carbon cycle modeling
And 9 more
About
My name is Olya (Ola) Skulovich, I am near completion of my Ph.D. in Earth and Environmental Engineering at Columbia University. During my Ph.D. program, I worked with remote sensing data and utilized machine learning to create long-term consistent soil moisture and vegetation optical depth datasets. In particular, my work included analyzing, regridding, and deseasonalizing remote sensing data from SMAP, SMOS, AMSR-E, and AMSR-2 satellite missions to prepare the data for machine learning. On the methodological side, I developed, tested, and fine-tuned Deep and Convolutional neural networks and built a unique transfer learning training scheme to merge the patched remote sensing data into a consistent dataset. The soil moisture dataset and the corresponding paper (Scientific Data – Nature family journal, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-023-02053-x ) have been published. The soil moisture dataset is the only consistent quality dataset available globally, covering 18 years, explicitly targeting soil moisture extremes and anomalies. The vegetation optical depth dataset is the only L-band dataset that spawns back to 2002. After developing the datasets, my research was focused on analyzing trends and variability of soil moisture, including spatiotemporal statistical analysis and identifying regions of different dynamics.  A part of my research was dedicated to modifying and analyzing the process-based carbon cycle model (CARDAMOM). It is a model that simulates carbon fluxes and pools by assimilating data using the Metropolis-Hastings Markov chain Monte Carlo method. My part of the project included developing two new model modules for assimilating solar-induced fluorescence and vegetation optical depth data, including developing model formulation, incorporating the modules in the main model (C and Python), adjusting model uncertainties, likelihood functions, and ecological dynamical constraints, as well as analyzing the updated model’s performance, information content effect, effect on constraining respiration flux and carbon pools. In addition to that, I participated as a collaborator in several research projects investigating the effects of soil moisture and land-atmosphere feedback on European and Siberian droughts and the spatiotemporal relationship between soil moisture dynamics and vegetation productivity.  I presented the results of my research at the American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fall Meetings in 2020, 2022, and 2023, the USMILE Kickoff Meeting 2020, USMILE Meeting 2022, and LEMONTREE Science Meeting: Soil Moisture Stress 2023. I take pride in building a compelling story from scientific findings and enjoy communicating my research to various stakeholders, creating captivating presentations, and engaging public speaking.

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C. Malik Boykin, Ph.D.

3 Years Experience
Assistant Professor at Brown University with publications on systemic racism in organizations and algorithmic bias
Education

Columbia University

M.A., Social Organizational Psychology / May, 2013

New York, New York, United States of America
Research Expertise
prejudice
discrimination
hierarchy
algorithmic bias
mentorship
And 7 more
About
Dr. C. Malik Boykin is currently an Assistant Professor at Brown University, where he teaches courses in social psychology. He is the P.I. of the RISE (Racial Identity in Social Environments) Lab at Brown University where his students spans topics from behavioral genetics, to algorithmic bias, to bias reduction in medicine.

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Tim Leung

15 Years Experience
Professor of Applied Mathematics, Computational Finance & Risk Management (CFRM) Program
Experience

Columbia University

Assistant Professor / 2011 — 2016

Research Expertise
Computational Finance
Risk Management
Portfolio Optimization
ETFs
Finance
And 17 more
About
Tim Leung is a professor of operations research and financial engineering at the University of Washington. He holds a PhD from Princeton University and a B.S. from Cornell University. He has held previous positions as an assistant professor at Columbia University and Johns Hopkins University.

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Martin Brauch

10 Years Experience
Senior Legal and Economics Researcher, Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment
Experience

Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment

Lead Researcher / February, 2020 — Present

Research Expertise
economics
international law
international investment law
climate change
sustainable development
And 9 more
About
Martin Dietrich Brauch is a Lead Researcher at CCSI. He leads economic and legal research, training, and advisory work, with a focus on legal and policy frameworks and practices for sustainable investment to achieve climate change mitigation and adaptation goals—including through decarbonization and a just transition to net-zero emission energy systems and economies—along with other SDGs.

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Vanessa Bramante, M.A.

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
6 Years Experience
Political Scientist & Strategist | Columbia University Graduate
Education

Columbia University

M.A., Global Affairs / May, 2022

New York, New York, United States of America
Research Expertise
Political Science
Political Economy
Higher Education
Climate Change
Social Policy
And 7 more
About
Vanessa Bramante is a highly motivated individual with a passion for public policy and strategy development to advance economic and educational opportunities for underserved and marginalized communities. She holds a Master of Arts in Global Affairs from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Philosophy from Salem State University. Her academic background has provided her with a strong foundation in critical thinking, research, and analysis. In her professional career, Vanessa has gained experience in various research roles. She works as a Research Associate at Root Policy Research, where she conducts policy research and data analysis on issues such as education, housing, and immigration. She also served as a Research Assistant at Salem State University, where she led data collection, analysis, and manuscript development for the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution's project on wildlife policy on Cape Cod. Additionally, Vanessa has worked as a Freelance Researcher for the Citizens Climate Lobby where she conducted research on climate change policies and their impact on communities. She has also been an active community organizer and advocate for the Public Higher Education Network of Massachusetts, advocating for affordable and accessible education. Vanessa's combination of education and experience has equipped her with a strong understanding of public policy and the ability to conduct thorough research and analysis. She is dedicated to using her skills and knowledge to make a positive impact in the world.

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Yuan Yang

10 Years Experience
Assistant Professor at Columbia University
Experience

Columbia University

Assistant Professor / July, 2012 — Present

Research Expertise
Colloid and Surface Chemistry
Biochemistry
Catalysis
Materials Chemistry
Electrochemistry
And 28 more
About
Yuan Yang is an Assistant Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Columbia University. He received his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Stanford University in 2012. His research interests include nanomaterials and optoelectronic devices. He has published over 50 papers in peer-reviewed journals and has been awarded several patents.

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Dr. Mateo Cruz

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
25 Years Experience
Management Professor | Organizational Psychologist | Intersectional DEI Scholar-Practitioner
Education

Columbia University

Ph.D., Department of Organization & Leadership / October, 2020

New York, New York, United States of America
Research Expertise
Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management
Applied Psychology
Education
Social Psychology
About
[https://drmateocruz.com/](https://drmateocruz.com/)

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Aden Lam, Ph.D.

8 Years Experience
Senior R&D Test Engineer at Commonwealth Fusion Systems with a background in atomic, molecular and optical physics, and fusion energy
Education

Columbia University

PhD, Physics / June, 2022

New York, New York, United States of America

Columbia University

MSc, Physics / May, 2020

New York, New York, United States of America
Experience

Columbia University

Research Assistant / August, 2016 — May, 2022

Research Expertise
Atomic Physics
Quantum Information
Quantum Computing
About
Experienced problem solver with experience in project management, experimental research, design and construction, and business strategy. Deep expertise in atomic, molecular and optical physics, and fusion energy research. Experienced in R&D, project and stakeholder management and identifying revenue and profit growth opportunities across a variety of industries, including consumer products, retail, and financial services.

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Panos Ipeirotis

19 Years Experience
Professor at New York University
Education

Columbia University

PhD, Computer Science / August, 2004

New York, New York, United States of America
Research Expertise
Crowdsourcing
Data Quality
Economics and Econometrics
Applied Psychology
Computational Theory and Mathematics
And 20 more
About
Crowdsourcing,machine learning, databases,Online Labor Markets,Social Media Analytics,Data Mining,Information Retrieval

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Kalpita R. Karan

8 Years Experience
Ph.D. with a over 8 years of experience in human genetics and molecular biology. Presently, pushing pre-clinical discovery pipelines in human gene therapy at Weill Cornell Medicine.
Experience

Columbia University

Postdoctoral Scientist / July, 2017 — September, 2021

Research Expertise
AAV Gene therapy
Alzheimer's
Human Genetics
Mitochondria
Aging
And 20 more
About
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY ■ Trained molecular geneticist with 10+ years of scientific and technical expertise in genetics and molecular biology. ■ Actively contributing to CNS gene therapy, specifically focused on Alzheimer’s disease. ■ Carry a vision that nucleic acid-based therapeutics are solutions to numerous health problems. ■ Believe that stress, inflammation, and disease risk are highly correlated and should be a focus of the therapeutic strategy.

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Meenakshi Rozenstrauch, M.S

Long Island City, NY, New York, United States of America
22 Years Experience
M.S in clinical psychology with publications on 12+ years of clinical trials and regulatory experience.
Experience

Columbia University Medical Center, Department of Neurology

Sr. Clinical Trials Coordinator / February, 2018 — October, 2021

Regulatory Responsibilities: • Coordinating all aspects of Phase I-Phase IV clinical trials. • Developing protocols and submissions to regulatory and funding authorities. • Collaborates with the PI to prepare IRB/HRPO and any other regulatory submission documents as required by the protocol. Prepares other study materials as requested by the PI. These study materials include but are not limited to the informed consent documents, case report forms (CRFs), enrollment logs, and drug/device accountability logs. • Escort CRAs/government inspectors during monitoring and provide post-monitoring follow-up information as requested. • Establishes and organizes study files, including but not limited to, regulatory binders, case report forms, study specific source documentation. • Evaluating protocols and budgets for operational and fiscal feasibility. • Initiation and start-up of clinical trials and observational studies, including development of SOPs and case report forms. • Submission of IRB protocols, renewals, and modifications. • Patient-Facing Responsibilities: • Play an integral role in the coordination and conduct of clinical trials at the ALS Center providing support in guiding, shaping, and executing neuromuscular research initiatives. • Responsible for providing direction and supervision of research operations and staff. • Adherence to federal and institutional regulations and GCP guidelines. • Subject recruitment and coordination of the study visit activities, including informed consent, screening, breathing and muscle tests, cognitive testing, infusions, and lumbar punctures. • Collection, processing, and shipping of biological specimens according to IATA standards. • Data management, collection of source documents, maintaining regulatory binders, drug accountability logs and documentation and management of AEs and SAEs for monitoring visits. • Support weekly ALS clinic in functional rating assessments and respiratory function tests.

Research Expertise
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and imaging
Developmental Neuroscience
Neurology
About
**Proficiencies** • Clinical Trials • NIH •Regulatory • CTMS • JIRA •SAAS •SharePoint •FDA Regulations • Medidata •RedCap • Research Billing • IRB/WIRB • eTMF •CAPA •Patient Recruitment •SOPs •Management •IVRS/IXRS • GCP • ICH • CRF • EPIC • Data Management • Clinical Trials Operations •Documentation Review • SPSS • Microsoft Office • Protocol Management •Oncology, Neurology, ALS, Concussion, Cardiology • Certified Phlebotomist

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Gina Torino

Associate Professor of Psychology, SUNY Empire State University
Education

Columbia University

Research Expertise
Microaggressions
multicultural psychology
multicultural counseling
About
Dr. Gina C. Torino received her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Columbia University in 2009 and is currently an Interim Dean for the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences at SUNY Empire. She has published widely in topics such as cultural competency development, microaggressions, White racial identity development, and teaching strategies that promote cultural self-awareness. Dr. Torino is a licensed psychologist in the state of New York. During her career as a psychologist, in both clinical and higher education settings, she has helped individuals to develop both culturally and personally.

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Wenting Zhao

7 Years Experience
Postdoctoral Research Scientist at Columbia University
Experience

Columbia University

Postdoctoral Research Scientist / September, 2017 — Present

Research Expertise
Biotechnology
Synthetic Biology
Protein Engineering
Drug Screening
Cancer Research
And 13 more
About
Wenting Zhao is a highly educated and experienced individual in the field of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical and Bioengineering from Zhejiang University in 2010. She then went on to pursue her passion for research and obtained her PhD in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from Rice University in 2017. After completing her PhD, Wenting continued to expand her knowledge and skills as a Postdoctoral Research Scientist at Columbia University. She has been involved in numerous research projects and has published several papers in reputable scientific journals. Wenting's areas of expertise include biotechnology, drug discovery, synthetic biology, and next-generation sequencing. She is dedicated to finding innovative solutions to complex engineering problems and has a strong passion for making a positive impact through her research. In her free time, Wenting enjoys hiking, traveling, and trying new cuisines. She also enjoys mentoring and volunteering in STEM programs to inspire and empower young students to pursue careers in science and engineering.

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Joshi Khyati

Wayne , New Jersey, United States of America
Scholar and thought leader on the intersecting issues of race, religion and immigration in the United States.
Experience

Columbia University

Visiting Assistant Professor, Center for the Study of Ethnicity & Race

About
Dr. Joshi is co-founder of the [Institute for Teaching Diversity and Social Justice (IDSJ)](https://www.idsj.us/), which offers multi-day institutes, customized workshops, and one-on-one and small-group coaching for organizations and professionals seeking to build their equity and justice competencies. She is a full Professor in the School of Education at Fairleigh Dickinson University engaging educators, policy-makers, and community leaders in an examination of the historical and systemic nature of bias, its consequences in everyday life, and the solutions that foster social justice and inclusiveness. In doing so, she provides clients with the tools to enhance both their own and their organizations' ability to provide inclusive, meaningful services and experiences in an increasingly connected and diverse world. Dr. Joshi is the author and editor of multiple books, and has contributed to numerous ground-breaking texts and journals in her field. Her writing and research illuminate structures and policies that are often invisible, to inform race relations and interfaith work in the United States.

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Ari L. Goldman

New York, New York, United States of America
51 Years Experience
Professor Emeritus, Columbia University
Education

Columbia University

Master of Science, Journalism / June, 1973

New York, New York, United States of America
Research Expertise
religion
politics
education

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Dr. Jane Smith, Ph.D.

13 Years Experience
Professor of Sociology and Public Affairs, Columbia University; Director of the Center of Organizational Innovation
Experience

Columbia University

Professor of Sociology and Public Affairs / September, 2011 — Present

Research Expertise
Sociology
Organizations
Economic Sociology
Health & Population
Social Network Analysis
About
Dr. Jane Smith, Ph.D. is a professor of sociology and director of the Center of Organizational Innovation at Columbia University. She received her Ph.D. in sociology from New York University in 2010. Her research focuses on economic sociology, organizations, health and population, and social network analysis. She has been the recipient of numerous academic awards and has served as an advisor for large organizations.

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Ryan Hagen

3 Years Experience
Lecturer in Sociology at Columbia University
Experience

Columbia University

Postdoctoral Research Scholar

Columbia University

Lecturer / September, 2021 — Present

Teaching undergraduate and graduate students while conducting research in sociology

Research Expertise
Organizations
Risk
Disaster
Historical Sociology
Sociology of Knowledge and Technology
And 11 more

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Greg Lin

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
21 Years Experience
Princiapl Scientist at Harvard University
Education

Columbia University

Master of Science, Electrical Engineering / January, 2005

New York, New York, United States of America
Research Expertise
Nanotechnology
Material Science
Biomedical Devices
X-ray Computed Tomography
Mechanical Engineering
And 10 more

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Dr. Russell Spiewak, Ph.D.

11 Years Experience
Computational and Theoretical Physicist specializing in network materials, structures, and systems, including AI/ML
Experience

Columbia University

REU Research Assistant / May, 2014 — August, 2014

About
Computational and Theoretical Physicist specializing in network materials, structures, and systems. My research areas have included the following: data pipeline creation, presence detection, machine learning compilers, 3D reconstruction, object detection, face detection, and facial recognition at SmartThings; deriving and simulating mechanical properties of fibrous network materials at the University of Pennsylvania; and simulations of current distribution and cascading failures of electrical power grid networks at Yeshiva University. To solve the mathematical equations I develop which govern the given research phenomena, I use optimization techniques, Machine Learning architectures (Naive Bayes, Decision Trees and Random Forests, XGBoost, and LLMs) and frameworks (such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, and Scikit-learn), and computational systems solvers such as CFD (OpenFOAM) and FEA (Abaqus, COMSOL), as well as custom solvers, scripts, and programs. I have extensive experience with writing, debugging, and running code in Python, MATLAB, and C/C++, including for parallel computing with MPI on Linux high-performance computers (HPC) and on cloud platforms such as AWS.

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Patricia Angus

20 Years Experience
Wealth Management Expert and Adjunct Professor at Columbia University
Education

Columbia University

MA, International Affairs / 1990

New York, New York, United States of America
Experience

Columbia University

Adjunct Professor / 2012 — Present

About
Patricia Angus, JD, MIA, TEP, is Founder and CEO of Angus Advisory Group LLC, an Adjunct Professor at Columbia University, and Managing Director, Global Family Enterprise Program.  A recognized thought leader in multi-generational family governance and wealth, she has advised families with businesses, trusts, and charitable foundations for more than 25 years.  Ms. Angus has been named one of the Top 50 Women in Wealth Management by ***Wealth Manager***, a Rising Star by ***Private Asset Management***, a finalist for Family Business Advisor of the Year by the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, , and is consistently named among top wealth advisers by UK-based ***CityWealth***. 

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Lise Eliot, PhD

26 Years Experience
Professor of Neuroscience, Chicago Medical School of Rosalind Franklin University
Education

Columbia University

Ph.D., Physiology & Biophysics (Neuroscience) / July, 1991

New York, New York, United States of America
Research Expertise
Brain development
gender development
neuroplasticity
critical periods

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Burak Aslan

Assistant Professor, Bogazici University
Education

Columbia University

Ph. D., Physics / May, 2017

New York, New York, United States of America
Research Expertise
Strain-Optics on 2D Materials
Exciton Physics
Bioengineering
Condensed Matter Physics
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
And 4 more

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Birnur Aral

26 Years Experience
Dynamic director and lifelong learner with expertise in consumer products, media, and sustainability. Purposeful leader, aligning stakeholders to achieve success through innovation and pursuit of environmental, human, and economic sustainability.
Education

Columbia University

Post Graduate Certificate, Sustainability Analytics / May, 2021

New York, New York, United States of America
About
Bio: Birnur Aral is a prominent figure in the consumer products industry, with over 20 years of experience. She has notably led the Beauty, Health, and Sustainability Lab at Good Housekeeping Institute, overseeing studies in diverse categories. Birnur's work has profoundly influenced Good Housekeeping's audience, engaging over 50 million readers monthly with insightful reviews and content. Her keen eye for quality has been pivotal in the evaluation process for the Good Housekeeping Seal, a symbol of consumer trust in various categories, including cosmetics, OTC drugs, health remedies, and supplements. As a principal organizer of Good Housekeeping’s Raise the Green Bar Sustainability summits, Birnur introduced and managed the brand's Sustainable Innovation Awards. Her academic background comprises a BS in Chemical Engineering from Bogazici University, advanced degrees from Stevens Institute of Technology, and a post-graduate certificate in Sustainability Analytics from Columbia University. Recently, Birnur returned to Stevens Institute of Technology as a part-time researcher while starting her consultancy to assist brands in achieving sustainable growth and earning consumer trust with her vast experience and commitment to sustainability. In addition to her professional achievements, Birnur has contributed as a juror on award panels, moderated panels in the beauty industry, and mentored young entrepreneurs and graduate students. Her research has resulted in scientific publications and patented personal care innovations. Residing in West New York, NJ, Birnur is a proud mother of two daughters, balancing her professional pursuits with a rich family life. Areas of Expertise: **AREAS OF EXPERTISE** <br> Sustainability \| Value Chain Analysis \| Life Cycle Thinking \| Materiality Assessment \| ESG Reporting \| Research \| Polymer Processing \| Rheology \| Materials Science \| Leadership \| Building Trust \| Leading with Vision and Integrity \| Critical and Creative Thinker \| Marketing Claim Savvy \| Digital Content \| Search Engine Optimization \| E\-Commerce \| Communication \| Team Building \| Talent Development\, Management\, and Retention \| Stakeholder Management Cross Functional Collaboration \| Brand Partnerships \| Strategic Business Alliances \| Engagement \| Media Relations <br> <br> List of Publications: B. Aral and D. M. Kalyon, "Viscoelastic Material Functions of Noncolloidal Suspensions with Spherical Particles," J. Rheology, 41, (3), 599-620 (1997). B. Aral and D. M. Kalyon, "Rheology and Extrudability of Very Concentrated Suspensions: Effects of Vacuum Imposition," Plast. and Rubber Comp. Proc. and Applications, 24, 201-210 (1995). B. Aral and D. M. Kalyon, "Effects of Temperature and Surface Roughness on Time-Dependent Development of Wall Slip in Torsional Flow of Concentrated Suspensions," J. Rheol., 38 (4), 957-972 (1994). D. Kalyon, P. Yaras, B. Aral and U. Yilmazer, "Rheological Behavior of Concentrated Suspensions: A Solid Rocket Fuel Simulant," J. Rheology, 37, 35-53 (1993). D. M. Kalyon, R. Yazici, C. Jacob, B. Aral and S. W. Sinton, "Effects of Air Entrainment on the Rheology of Concentrated Suspensions during Con\_nuous Processing," Polym. Eng. Sci., 31, 1386-1392 (1991).

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Nina Esaki

19 Years Experience
Education

Columbia University

MBA, Marketing / December, 1985

New York, New York, United States of America
Research Expertise
Strategy and Management
Public Administration
Sociology and Political Science
Health (social science)
Behavioral Neuroscience
And 3 more

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Christopher Jenkins

Ph.D. MIA, Associate Dean and Visiting Assistant Professor of Musicology.
Education

Columbia University

M.I.A., Human rights / May, 2011

New York, New York, United States of America

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Arpit Gupta

Assistant Professor of Finance, NYU Stern School of Business
Education

Columbia University

About
big data, real estate, hedge funds, private equity, household finance, criminal justice

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Cheryl Evans

Dr. Evans provides guidance and support for professional, curricular, and organizational development.
Education

Columbia University

About
ϖHigher Education AdministrationϖProgram EvaluationϖStrategic PlanningϖLearning Outcomes AssessmentϖGrant PreparationϖCurriculum DevelopmentϖStaff ManagementϖBudget ManagementϖPolicy Analysis

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Erik Nook

Education

Columbia University

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Andrea Marpillero-Colomina

Education

Columbia University

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Alen Trubelja

Education

Columbia University

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Leon Thomsen

Education

Columbia University

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Charlotte Voelkel

Researcher specializing in social studies, history, policy, and emerging technology
Education

Columbia University

Bachelors, Comparative Literature, Political Sceince / June, 2019

New York, New York, United States of America

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Charles Burton

Education

Columbia University

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Doug Foster

Education

Columbia University

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Henry Blair

Education

Columbia University

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Susannah Williamson

Education

Columbia University

M.A., Applied Physiology / February, 2017

New York, New York, United States of America

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Lawrence Davis

Education

Columbia University

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Michael Lustig

Education

Columbia University

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