Work with thought leaders and academic experts from Duke University

Tyler Ransom

Norman, Oklahoma, United States of America
Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Oklahoma
Education

Duke University

PhD, Economics / May, 2015

Durham, North Carolina, United States of America

Brigham Young University

B.A., Economics / May, 2009

Provo, Utah, United States of America
Experience

University of Oklahoma

Assistant Professor / August, 2017July, 2022

Associate Professor of Economics / August, 2022Present

Duke University

Postdoctoral Associate / July, 2015June, 2017

Research Expertise
Economics
Labor Economics
Economics of Education
Urban Economics
Applied Microeconomics
And 10 more
About
Tyler Ransom is an associate professor of economics at the University of Oklahoma. He received his Ph.D. in economics from Duke University in 2015. His research interests include labor economics, economics of education, urban economics, and machine learning applications. He has published papers in leading journals such as the Journal of Labor Economics, the Journal of Human Resources, and the Journal of Econometrics. He is also an associate editor of the Annals of Economics and Statistics and a research affiliate of IZA and GLO. He has taught courses on econometrics, data science, and economics of education at both undergraduate and graduate levels. He has received several awards and fellowships for his research and teaching, such as the OU Dodge Family College of Arts & Sciences Irene Rothbaum Outstanding Assistant Professor Award in 2022. He is proficient in various coding languages such as Matlab, Stata, R, Julia, Bash, Git, and LaTeX. He also has advanced language skills in Japanese.

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Hrvoje Kurtović, Ph.D.

Lausanne
Lecturer and Researcher at University of Lausanne. Interested in financial markets and how investors form their beliefs.
Education

University of Lausanne

Ph.D., Financial Economics / September, 2023

Lausanne

WHU-Otto Beisheim School of Management

M.Sc., Economics / August, 2019

Vallendar

EBS University of Business and Law

B.Sc., Management / July, 2017

Wiesbaden

Duke University

Visiting Researcher / August, 2020

Durham, North Carolina, United States of America

Indiana University

Visitor / December, 2018

Bloomington, Indiana, United States of America

Arizona State University

Visitor / May, 2016

Tempe, Arizona, United States of America

University of South Florida

none, English / December, 2013

Tampa, Florida, United States of America
Research Expertise
Behavioral Finance
Private Equity
Financial Markets
Asset Pricing
Finance
And 1 more
About
Hrvoje Kurtović, Ph.D. is an accomplished economist with a diverse educational background and extensive research experience. He obtained his Ph.D. in Financial Economics from the University of Lausanne in 2023, after completing his M.Sc. in Economics at WHU-Otto Beisheim School of Management in 2019 and his B.Sc. in Management at EBS University of Business and Law in 2017. Throughout his academic career, Dr. Kurtović has been a visiting scholar at various universities, including Duke University, Indiana University, and Arizona State University. He has also held positions as a lecturer and researcher at the University of Lausanne. In addition to his academic pursuits, Dr. Kurtović has gained practical experience through internships at Aleris Rolled Products Germany GmbH, Stabilus GmbH, and thyssenkrupp. His roles have included accounting, M&A/business development, procurement, and marketing. Dr. Kurtović's research interests include financial economics, international finance, and corporate finance. He has published several papers in reputable journals and has presented his work at conferences around the world. He is a highly skilled and dedicated economist with a passion for advancing the field through his research and teaching.

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Xiaolei Wang

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
R&D Scientist in biomedical imaging and surgical microscope development
Experience

Duke University

Research Scientist/Manager / June, 2019May, 2022

University of Chicago

Research Professional / April, 2016May, 2019

True Digital Surgery

Principal R&D Scientist / July, 2022January, 2024

Research Expertise
Optical imaging system development
image analysis algorithm development
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Mechanics of Materials
Mechanical Engineering
And 15 more
About
I am an R&D Optical Scientist and Expert specializing in Optical Imaging and Optical Microscope Development for biomedical and clinical applications. With a background in Physics and over 15 years of experience in optical science and imaging, I am passionate about pushing the boundaries of what light can achieve in the realm of medicine and healthcare. My journey in the world of optics has led me to become a leader in the research and development of next-generation optical imaging products that have a profound impact on surgical procedures and patient outcomes. My areas of expertise encompass optical physics, optical microscopy, optical metrology, photonics, and computational modeling and simulation. I've had the privilege of sharing my insights through multiple peer-reviewed publications in prestigious journals like ACS Nano, Optical Letter, and Advanced Materials. Additionally, I hold certifications in machine learning and deep learning for image analysis, allowing me to harness the power of cutting-edge technology in my work.

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Marie Mooney, PhD

Assistant Professor, University of North Florida specializing in Genetics, Neuroscience, and Bioinformatics
Education

Duke University

Postdoctoral Associate/Scholar, School of medicine / June, 2020

Durham , North Carolina, United States of America

Michigan State University

Postdoctoral Fellow, Pediatrics and Human Development / October, 2017

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States of America

Van Andel Research Institute

Cell and Molecular Genetics, PhD, Graduate School / March, 2016

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States of America

University of Cincinnati

Biomedical Engineering, MS, Biomedical Engineering / July, 2010

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Michigan Technological University

Bioinformatics, BS, suma cum laude, Biology / December, 2006

Houghton, Michigan, United States of America
Experience

University of North Florida

Assisstant Professor of Bioinformatics / August, 2021Present

Lurie Children's Hospital

Postdoctoral Associate / July, 2020June, 2021

Duke University

Postdoctoral Associate / February, 2018June, 2020

Michigan State University

Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Associate / April, 2016October, 2017

Research Expertise
translational medicine
bioinformatics
neuro-oncology
oncology
neurodevelopmental disorders
And 13 more
About
Marie Mooney, PhD is an Assistant Professor of Bioinformatics at the University of North Florida. She holds a PhD in Cell and Molecular Genetics from the Van Andel Research Institute, a MS in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati, and a BS in Bioinformatics, from Michigan Technological University. Prior to her current role, she served as a Senior Postdoctoral Associate at Lurie Children's Hospital, A T32 Postdoctoral Scholar In Applied Genomics and Precision Medicine at Duke University, a Research Associate at Michigan State University. Her research focuses on integrative and translational approaches to repurpose therapeutics for use in rare congenital disorders. Her laboratory uses zebrafish as a genetic model organism to generate and test bioinformatics-driven hypotheses.

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Amir Khazraei

Ph.D., Duke University
Education

Duke University

Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering / May, 2023

Durham, North Carolina, United States of America

Duke University

MS.c., Electrical and Computer Engineering / May, 2023

Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Experience

Duke university

Postdoctoral Associate / May, 2023Present

• Conducting multiple projects including reinforcement learning-based control on UAVs, adversarial machine learning, GPS spoofing attacks on unmanned aerial vehicles, and vulnerability analysis of CPSs against replay attacks. • Mentoring PhD students within the lab, providing guidance and support in refining research ideas and assisting with paper writing to enhance their academic development.

Research Assistant / September, 2018May, 2023

Conducted multiple projects including vulnerability analysis of perception-based and nonlinear control systems, learning-based vulnerability analysis of CPSs and attack resilient state estimations. • Demonstrated research outcomes through various case studies in diverse simulation environments and software platforms, utilizing programming languages such as Python, C++, and Matlab. • Fostered collaborative efforts with cross-laboratory teams to implement research findings on real-world systems. • Guided and mentored master’s students within the research lab, offering assistance in refining research concepts, paper writing, and fostering their academic growth.

Research Expertise
Control Theory
Cyber-Physical Systems
Machine Learning
Robotics
Estimation
About
I am a postdoctral associate in the Electrical and Computer Engineering department at Duke university. I received the M.Sc. and the Ph.D. degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Duke University, Durham, NC, in September 2022 and May 2023, respectively under the supervision of Dr. [Miroslav Pajic](https://people.duke.edu/~mp275/). I also received my B.Sc. degree in Electrical Engineering from Amirkabir University of Technology in 2014 and M.Sc degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering in 2017 from the University of Tehran.   My research lies in the fields of resilient control, state estimation, and vulnerability analysis of Cyber-Physical systems. Specifically, my work focuses on the interplay between perception and sensing, communication-aware control, and learning and control aiming to design autonomous systems that are secure and robust to uncertainties and adversarial attacks. My work relies on tools drawn from control theory, machine learning, computer vision, and information theory.

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Shekh Md Mahmudul Islam

Postdoctoral Fellow, Duke University, NC, USA | Associate Professor (On Leave), EEE, DU
Experience

Duke University

Postdoctoral Fellow / August, 2024Present

Research Expertise
Biomedical Doppler Radar
Physiological Monitoring
Wireless Sensing
Non-contact Sensors
About
**Dr. Shekh Md Mahmudul Islam (Senior Member, IEEE)** has been an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, at the Univesity of Dhaka since June 2024. Currently, he is working as a postdoctoral fellow in the biomedical engineering department at Duke University, NC, USA. He received his B.Sc. (Hons.) and M.Sc. degrees in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh, in 2012 and 2014, respectively. He also received a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Hawaii, USA, focusing on biomedical applications incorporating RF/Microwave technologies in December 2020. He also worked as a JSPS Invitational Fellow at Kyoto University, Japan. From 2022 to 2024, he worked as an Assistant Professor with the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department, University of Dhaka. From 2014 to 2016, he worked as a lecturer in the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department at the University of Dhaka. His research interests include radar systems, antenna array signal processing, adaptive filter techniques, and machine-learning classifiers for pattern recognition. In the Summer of 2019, he also worked as a Radar System and Applications Engineering Intern with ON Semiconductor, Phoenix, AZ, USA. He also worked as a radio-frequency propagation intern with former Google Life Sciences (Verily), Mountain View, CA, USA, and Adnoviv, HI, USA in the Summer of 2020. Dr. Islam is now a Senior Member of IEEE and has also been an affiliate member of the technical committee of the MTT-28 Biological Effects and Medical Applications of the IEEE Microwave Theory and Technique Society. He was a recipient of the 2020 University of Hawaii at Manoa Department of Electrical Engineering Research Excellence Award. He was also the Student Paper Finalist in the IEEE Radio Wireless Week (RWW’19) Conference, held in FL, USA. He has also been serving as an Editorial Board Member of Frontiers in Physiology Journal and as a review editor of IEEE Access, IEEE Sensor, IEEE Transactions on Microwave Theory and Technique, MDPI Sensor, Frontiers in Sensors, and Frontiers in Communication and Network journals.

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Guerry Grune

Adjunct Associate Professor at Duke University
Education

North Carolina State University

PhD, Chemical Engineering / 1992

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

University of Massachusetts Amherst

MS, Chemical Engineering / 1982

Amherst Center, Massachusetts, United States of America

Duke University

1978, Mechanical Engineering and Chemistry / 1978

Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Experience

Patent Development

Patent Creator / 1992Present

Duke University

Adjunct Associate Professor / 2002Present

Professor within the Pratt School Of Engineering - Lectures on Intellectual Asset Management for the Masters of Engineering Management Program. *Independent Research & Intern Options Available ERGMGMT 590.01 - All major corporations, mid-sized firms, and small or start-up ventures including University efforts involved in any technology field have basic needs that include considering all forms of intangible assets. The field of intellectual property and the associated need to value that intellectual property has evolved to the point that all Merger and Acquisition (M&A), venture capital, and R&D activities should include a thorough understanding and review of patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, etc. to strategically determine how to proceed with these activities. A complete review of the US and international patent processes including writing and obtaining a patent, licensing and licensing negotiations, technology transfer, as well as a full understanding of valuation and valuation techniques to manage the intellectual property (IAM - Intellectual Asset Management) are the primary focal activities of this course. Students normally work in teams with existing technologies to develop an IP portfolio, which is valued and presented at the end of the semester.

About
Software development and testing, Chemistry and Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering Technology, Oil & Gas Technologies including fracking, Biotechnology including Pharmaceuticals, Mechanical Technology, Medical Devices, Environmental Sciences and Technology, Biofuels, Personal Health Care Products, Anti-Bacterial/Anti-Microbial Platforms, Optical Fiber and Optics, Wire and Cable and Connector Technology, Air-Liquid Separations, Semiconductors and Microlithography, Electrophotography, Securitization and Encryption, Firearms and Munitions, Emerging e-business

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Joseph Andrews

madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
Appointed as Professor in Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical and Computer Engineering, and leader of the Laboratory for Printed Electronics and Sensors (LPES).
Education

Duke University

Ph.D, Mechanical Engineering / 2019

Durham, North Carolina, United States of America

University of South Carolina

BS, Mechanical Engineering / 2015

Columbia, South Carolina, United States of America
Research Expertise
Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Instrumentation
Biomedical Engineering
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
About
Professor Joseph Andrews is jointly appointed in Mechanical Engineering and Electrical and Computer Engineering. He leads the Laboratory for Printed Electronics and Sensors (LPES). The focus of LPES is developing new printed electronic devices for interdisciplinary sensing applications. Novel electronic sensors are needed to usher in the coming age of more personalized medicine, data-driven diagnostics, and the “Internet of Things”. The inherit low-cost and flexibility associated with the fabrication technique motivates the use of printing for electronic sensors. The lab takes a holistic approach to the invention and design of electronic sensors with multiple layers of emphasis including ink development, print-process control design, and sensor validation. The impact of the work in LPES will manifest itself in many areas including biomedical research, harsh environment sensing, “smart” objects, and wearable devices.

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Dr. Branda Nowell, Ph.D.

Organizational psychologist specializing in network management, institutional design, change management, and program evaluation
Experience

Duke University

CHange management consultant / January, 2019Present

Advised university administration on organizational design and change management to accomplish strategic objectives

NOAA

Consultant / January, 2019January, 2020

Program evaluation consultant assisting agency administrators to assess their organizational learning systems

USDA

Consultant / January, 2018January, 2019

Consultant on organizational failures in response to large scale wildfire disasters

Research Expertise
social networks
multi-organizational systems
complex problem domains
public management
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
And 25 more
About
Dr. Branda Nowell is a highly skilled organizational psychologist with a strong background in change management. She earned her Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology from Michigan State University in 2006, where she focused on understanding the impact of organizational change on employee behavior and well-being. After completing her doctoral studies, Dr. Nowell worked as a change management consultant at Duke University, where she developed and implemented strategies to support and manage change initiatives within the university. She also served as a consultant for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), where she helped these organizations navigate through major changes and transitions. Dr. Nowell's expertise in change management has been highly sought after in both the public and private sectors. She has worked with a wide range of organizations, from small businesses to large corporations, to develop and implement effective change management strategies. Her approach is rooted in her deep understanding of human behavior and how it is affected by organizational change. In addition to her work as a consultant, Dr. Nowell is also a prolific researcher and writer. She has published numerous articles and book chapters on organizational change and employee well-being, and frequently presents at conferences and workshops on the topic. Dr. Nowell is known for her ability to build strong relationships with her clients and effectively guide them through the complex process of change management. Her passion for helping organizations and individuals thrive during times of change has made her a highly respected and sought-after expert in her field.

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