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.

Yunzi (Rae) Tan, Ph.D.

Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
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

University of Southern California

B.A., Communication and Psychology (with Honors) / 2003

Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Experience

University of Baltimore

Founding Director, Urban Conflict Manager Program / January, 2024Present

Graduate Director, Master of Science in Negotiations and Conflict Management Program / August, 2018Present

Associate Professor, School of Public and International Affairs / August, 2020Present

Academic Director, Maryland Equity and Inclusion Leadership Program / April, 2018December, 2019

Assistant Professor, Negotiations and Conflict Management / August, 2013July, 2018

Teachers College, Columbia University

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

Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University

Visiting Research Fellow / January, 2012February, 2012

PwC

Senior Associate, Change Management / May, 2008December, 2010

Senior Associate, Marketing and Sales / April, 2005April, 2008

Associate, Tax Marketing / February, 2004April, 2005

Catalyst, Inc.

Graduate Intern, Organizational Research (Diversity & Inclusion) / May, 2007July, 2007

The Walt Disney Company (Disney Direct-to-Consumer and International)

Associate, Technology Integration / August, 2003January, 2004

Independent Film & Television Alliance (f.k.a. American Market Film Association)

Market Research Assistant / July, 2002July, 2003

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
Web3 and Labor Economist in Academia, Entrepreneurship, and Policy
Experience

Stanford University

Digital Fellow / August, 2020Present

Department of Veterans Affairs

Senior Adviser, National AI Institute / January, 2020Present

Columbia Business School

Adjunct Associate Research Scholar / February, 2022Present

University of Nicosia

Adjunct Associate Professor / February, 2022Present

Arizona State University

Assistant Research Professor / November, 2019Present

Manhattan Institute

Adjunct Fellow / July, 2021Present

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
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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Igor Logvinenko, PHD

Professor of Global Political Economy at Occidental College
Experience

Occidental College

Associate Professor / July, 2020Present

Wellesley College

Assistant Professor / July, 2015June, 2020

Columbia University

Postdoctoral Research Fellow / September, 2014May, 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.

People-centered researcher in the climate-energy nexus.
Education

Carnegie Mellon University

PhD, Architecture-Engineering -Construction Management / April, 2022

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

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

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

Harvard University

PhD, Chemistry and Chemical Biology / May, 2011

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

Harvard University

AM, Chemistry and Chemical Biology / May, 2006

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America

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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Kimi Wenzel

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

Carnegie Mellon University

PhD, Human-Computer Interaction / May, 2026 (anticipated)

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Carnegie Mellon University

MS, Human-Computer Interaction / December, 2023

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

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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Olya Skulovich

New York, New York, United States of America
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

Technion – Israel Institute of Technology

M.Sc., Civil and Environmental Engineering / December, 2014

Haifa
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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Vanessa Bramante, M.A.

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

Columbia University

M.A., Global Affairs / May, 2022

New York, New York, United States of America

Salem State University

B.S., Political Science and Philosophy / May, 2020

Salem, Massachusetts, 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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Meenakshi Rozenstrauch, M.S

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

Mount Sinai Hospital

Research Regulatory and Compliance Manager / February, 2023Present

• Responsibility for compiling regulatory submissions to the NCATS, IRB, either local or central agencies. • Ability to effectively problem solve within a cross-functional team • Ensure that all federal regulatory requirements are addressed for the clinical research projects. • Familiarity with Human Subjects Research Regulations; and Institutional Processes. • Oversees the process, and provides assistance and guidance in the submission documents for the NCATS Prior Approval e.g.: changes in key personnel, addition of a foreign component and request to carryover funds • Lead the KL2 Scholar Projects and certain Pilot Projects that include human subjects research requiring formal Prior Approval • To facilitate consistency, efficiency, and enhance the submission of successful CTSA-related information packages to NCATS • Review and improve UL1- and KL2-related administrative interactions with NCATS • Obtain training from NCATS and other CTSA Consortium members and train others at the institution • Interact with a QA/QC group (to be created); attend quarterly virtual meetings; participate in a virtual QA/QC Discussion Forum • Propose improvements/innovations • Develop professional relationships with IRB and Grants office staff. • Provide regulatory expertise to research project teams • Manage the final product submissions and negotiate and communicate effectively with regulatory authorities and sponsor representatives to obtain timely project and protocol approvals. • Recognize recurring issues and analyze their causes in order to reach a solution. • Identify compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation. • Verify that all regulatory policies and procedures have been documented, implemented, and communicated. • Other related duties as assigned by the Director

YuzuLabs, StudyPages

Research Platform Specialist (Consultant) / July, 2022Present

• Responsible for providing insight in to processes and various stages of clinical trials • Improve user experience for institutions using our study platform • Provide regulatory guidance to the engineering team on various projects like cancer and long COVID research platforms • Attend meetings academic institutions to design the website platform that is engaging for patients and study teams • Consult about various methods to improve recruitment for clinical trials and maximize subject retention • Attend meetings with various stakeholders and patient advocacy groups from different institutions

Weill Cornell Medicine

Clinical Research Program Manager Cooperative Group, ETCTN, Pediatric Oncology (Temp) / April, 2022July, 2022

Responsible for the day-to-day management of the clinical research and related activities for specified programs and/or disease area(s) •Serves as central point person for program related matters and issues •Provides guidance on research-related questions within the program •Troubleshoots potential issues and facilitates smooth clinical study operations among research team •Recruits, trains, and supervises study coordinators and research assistants to ensure efficient and effective operations •Responsible for the operational oversight of all clinical research studies within the program area to ensure compliance with regulations, SOPs, and protocol •Assists the Assistant Director with tracking and prioritization of research portfolio •Manages logistical and operational issues related to study start up and closeout, including non-regulatory related submissions •In collaboration with the Assistant Director, conducts workload assessments to determine staffing levels •Oversees data timeliness and quality •Performs QA reviews in EDC and subject research records, including OnCore •Ensures compliance with internal/external audits, inspections and monitoring reports •Assists with development and implementation of corrective action plans to address deficiencies as necessary •May serve as liaison to audit team(s) during on-site visits •Oversees reconciliation of research charges, invoiceables, and subject financial trackers for assigned services •Responsible for dissemination of research-related billing information and policies to clinical trials staff and investigator •Performs other job related duties as required

The Rogosin Institute, NYP Weill Cornell

Clinical Research Coordinator (Mostly Regulatory with Some Patient-Facing Responsibilities) / October, 2001April, 2022

• Primary responsibility is to screen, enroll and follow study subjects ensuring protocol compliance and monitoring while the subjects are on study. Responsible for all data collection, source documentation, completing study specific case report forms, and submission of adverse experience reports. • Supports enrolling patients onto the clinical trial through screening, enrollment and follow up of eligible subjects according to protocol requirements. • Ensures the protection of study patients by verifying informed consent procedures and adheres to study protocol requirements/compliance. • Collects, completes, and enters data into study specific case report forms or electronic data capture systems. Ensures timely and accurate data completion. • Collects blood samples and tracks shipments and requests supplies as needed. • Implements Study-specific communications. • Ensures timely adherence to protocol requirements. • Responsible for completion of all required documentation. • Maintains accurate and complete records including regulatory documents when applicable, signed informed consent forms, source documentation, subject logs and study-related communications. • Communicates all study-related issues to appropriate study colleagues or manager. • Attends study specific meetings as required or asked to do so. • Reviews and responds to any monitoring findings and escalates issues. • Computer skills with demonstrated abilities using web-based applications, electronic data capture, and MS Word or Excel. • Maintain and implement the duties and obligations required for securing and protecting from disclosure confidentiality and proprietary information, including personal identifiable information (PII) and patient health information (PHI) of the Institution and of the Study at all times. Compliance at all times with all Institution’s Policies, Standard Operating Procedures, rules, and, directives.

Columbia University Medical Center, Department of Neurology

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

The Medical Research Network, LLC, New York, NY

Clinical Research Coordinator/Clinical Rater / May, 2017January, 2018

• Performing initial psychiatric evaluations and intakes for patients with depression, anxiety, PTSD, chronic pain disorders and neurological disorders. • Administering structured and semi structured rating scales; SIGMA MADRS, CSSRS, SCID, CAPS-5, HAM-D, LSAS, CADDS. • Primary research coordinator for the IV Rapastinel trial and co-coordinator for intranasal ketamine trial. • Phlebotomy and ECG. • Coordinating patients enrolled in studies, scheduling patient visits. • Screening patients and completing full study visits. • Reporting SAE’s, AE’s, Protocol Deviations. • Knowledge of GCP and FDA code of Federal Regulations, Guidance for Clinical Trials. • Assisting with regulatory documents, preparing charts for monitoring visit, checking for completeness and accuracy for charts and eCRF’s. • Assisting physicians with completing study visit procedures and following up with patients.

Weill Cornell Medicine

Research Coordinator and Research Assistant / August, 2012September, 2016

• Screening EPIC (WCM), Allscripts, Cath Lab and CT Surgery lists to recruit patients for the R01 protocol “Cardiac MRI and Echocardiography for Mitral Regurgitation”. • Enrolling, consenting and coordinating patients for “Cardiac MRI and Echocardiography for Mitral Regurgitation” protocol. • Ensuring follow up visits for patients and maintaining databases. • Entering data into EDC. • Coordinate studies from other hospitals including Memorial Sloan Kettering and NYP Columbia. • Writing, amending and renewing IRB protocols. • Data analysis using SPSS and Excel. • Billing for patients and other administrative work. • Supervise RA’s.• Work in collaboration with Brain Trauma Foundation to recruit and screen mTBI patients from the emergency room at NewYork-Presbyterian, Weill Cornell for the DoD funded EYE-TRAC Advance research study. • Train new research assistants on various projects. • Perform neurocognitive battery once subjects are enrolled. The subject population was mainly pediatric, adolescent and young adult. • Assist Principal Investigator with implementation of DARPA funded research project in the Department of Pediatric neurology. • Obtain consents from participants and patients in various clinical research studies. • Direct and oversee autism clinical research database, Batten’s database and all other relevant clinical research databases. • Perform statistical analysis such as ANOVAs, generalized linear/mixed models and regression analysis on various projects using SPSS. • Manage and assist with IRB protocols for clinical and animal research. • Present data in lab meeting as requested. • Participate in lab journal club, and other didactic activities. • Organize telephone conference, web conferences and meetings with our collaborators. • Assist with manuscript editing, writing and performing statistical analysis.• Assist the Principal Investigator with implementation of federally-funded research project in the Department of Psychiatry. The goal of the study was to develop a psychosocial intervention for older adults with the diagnosis of anxiety following an injury from a fall. • Perform hospital bed-side consenting and administering standardized clinical scales; MMSE, Modified Fall Efficacy Scale, CAM, CAPS, HADS and ASD. • Recruit patients from Acute Care for the Elderly and Surgical Intensive Care Unit at NewYork-Presbyterian, Weill Cornell, schedule study appointments for research subjects by phone and track subjects visits over time for follow-up assessments. • Assist with coordination of study with faculty in other departments • Assist in preparation of required research documentations including IRB protocols. • Develop and prepare data collection sheets. • Assist with the analysis of data from performance of computerized tasks. • Review data for accuracy and maintain records of study data. • Assist in literature review and preparation of presentations and publications. • Publication acknowledged in: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/01621424.2013.813885#.UuvYEBBdUfU

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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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

Fairleigh Dickinson University

Professor, School of Education

Associate Professor, School of Education

Columbia University

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

Princeton University

Lecturer, American Studies

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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Dr. Russell Spiewak, Ph.D.

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

SmartThings, Inc.

Computer Vision and Machine Learning Research Engineer / July, 2022February, 2024

University of Pennsylvania

Graduate Student / August, 2017May, 2022

Yeshiva University

Student Research Assistant / May, 2013August, 2017

Columbia University

REU Research Assistant / May, 2014August, 2014

Citty University of New York

Research Assistant / October, 2014August, 2017

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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Birnur Aral

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

Stevens Institute of Technology

Ph.D., Chemcial Engineering / May, 1996

Hoboken, New Jersey, United States of America

Stevens Institute of Technology

M.Eng., Chemical Engineering / May, 1990

Hoboken, New Jersey, United States of America

Boğaziçi University

B.S., Chemical Engineering / July, 1986

Istanbul

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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