Work with thought leaders and academic experts from University of Pennsylvania

Researchers on NotedSource with connections to University of Pennsylvania include Dr. Gerald Cleaver, Ph.D. Physics, Tali Reiner Brodetzki, Professor(Dr) Sanjay Rout, Marybeth Gasman, Dr. Aalok Thakkar, Michael Grandner, Dr. Cassie Mogilner Holmes, Ph.D., CLIFFORD SANDLIN, Altaf Khan, PhD, Sasha C. Mejía-Bradford, Brian Bushee, Ludovica Cesareo, Raman Ganti, Michael Wentzel, Ph.D., Jiang Wang, Christopher A. Thom, Ph.D., Priscilla Bustamante, M.A., M.Phil., Andrea Guerrero, Andrés Castro Samayoa, Ph.D., Thomas Hipschman, Apurva Singh, Gregg Stanwood, Yuhao Jia, Dr. Russell Spiewak, Ph.D., Paul Schrater, Bridget Hill-Zayat, Patrick Crist, Dr. Hayley Nelson, Ph.D., Kinshuk Jerath, Pragya Srivastava, Etty Soto, Deborah Goldring, Paulina Paiz, Dr. Priya Chatterji, Ph.D., ALICE Ginsberg, Julia Barr, michael carniol, Laura Ohl, Ph.D., John Hixson, Heidi Gardner, Herb Chain, Liz Nobis, Ph.D., M.P.H., Christine White, Yu Chen, Thomas Hampton, Christopher Carter, Ronni Burns, Hugh Dugan, Edmund Mantell, and Cristal Downing.

Dr. Gerald Cleaver, Ph.D. Physics

Waco, Texas, United States of America
Professor of Physics, Baylor University
Experience

Baylor University

Professor and Graduate Director / 2013 — Present

Head of Early Universe Cosmology and Superstrings Division / 2002 — Present

Associate Professor / 2006 — 2013

Assistant Professor / 2001 — 2006

Lone Star College Kingwood

Adjunct Professor / 2001 — 2001

Texas A&M University

Visiting Assistant Profsesor / 2000 — 2001

Post-Doctoral Researcher / 1998 — 2000

University of Pennsylvania

Post-Doctoral Researcher / 1996 — 1998

Ohio State University

Post-Doctoral Researcher / 1993 — 1996

Research Expertise
String Theory
Cosmology
Quantum Gravity
Nuclear and High Energy Physics
Astronomy and Astrophysics
And 4 more
About
Dr. Gerald B. Cleaver is a highly skilled and experienced problem solver. He especially enjoys projects simultaneously requiring large- and small-scale analysis, wherein logic meets creativity, and abstract thinking is applied to real-world situations. Cleaver is a dedicated leader with over 22 years of management experience of research groups, and is an eloquent communicator with more than 24 years of teaching experience. He directs the Early Universe Cosmology and Strings (EUCOS) division of Baylor University's Center for Astrophysics, Space Physics, and Engineering Research (CASPER) and has advised the dissertation research of 20 M.S. & Ph.D. students (13 graduated, 8 current). During his 2013 to 2022 tenure as Physics Graduate Program Director, Cleaver coordinated the graduate programs of over 100 students and managed the \~ $700K teaching assistantship budgets. Working with faculty colleagues, he doubled the physics graduate student enrollment from 25 in 2013 to the present 52. Cleaver was written over 85 peer-reviewed research journal articles and 25 conference proceedings. He has spoken at more than 70 conferences and workshops. Cleaver is co-author of one physics textbook and has authored six book chapters and an encyclopedia entry.

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Tali Reiner Brodetzki

Philadelphia , Pennsylvania, United States of America
Assistant Professor at La Salle University
Experience

University of Pennsylvania

Postdoctoral Fellow / January, 2019 — August, 2021

Rutgers university

Postdoctoral Fellow / September, 2021 — August, 2022

La Salle University

Assistant Professor / August, 2022 — Present

Research Expertise
Evolution
Social insects
Behavioral ecology
Population genetics
Epigenetics
And 7 more
About
Tali Reiner Brodetzki is a highly accomplished scientist with a strong background in zoology. She received her Ph.D. in Zoology from Tel Aviv University in 2018, where she focused on the study of animal behavior and evolutionary ecology. During her graduate studies, she published several papers in top scientific journals and received numerous awards for her research. After completing her Ph.D., Tali went on to work as a Postdoctoral Fellow at both the University of Pennsylvania and Rutgers University. During this time, she continued to conduct research on animal behavior and evolution, and also gained valuable experience in teaching and mentoring students. In 2020, Tali joined the faculty at La Salle University as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology. She is currently conducting research on the effects of human activities on animal behavior and adaptation, and is also teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in zoology, bioinformatics, genomics, and evolutionary biology. Tali's research has been widely recognized and she has received numerous grants and awards, including the prestigious European Molecular Biology Organisation's postdoctoral award. She is also a member of several professional organizations, including the Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology and the Animal Behavior Society. In addition to her academic and research accomplishments, Tali is also passionate about science outreach and communication. She regularly presents her research at conferences and seminars, and also participates in science fairs and other community events. She is dedicated to inspiring the next generation of scientists and promoting the importance of studying and protecting our natural world. Overall, Tali Reiner Brodetzki is a highly skilled and dedicated scientist who is making significant contributions to the field of zoology. Her education and experience have prepared her to continue making important discoveries and advancements in the study of animal behavior and evolution.

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Professor(Dr) Sanjay Rout

Delhi
Industry Expert Dr. Sanjay - Former Honorary Chancellor, Leading Chair Professor and Advisory Consultant for Research and Development Forums.
Education

The Wharton Business School

Business Analytics

Philadelphia

Magadh University

Ph.D, Management / March, 2017

Gaya

Institute of management technology

PGDSCM, Management / October, 2009

Delhi

LLB, Law / July, 2023

Jharkhand

Vinayaka Missions University

MBA, Management / July, 2010

Salem
Research Expertise
HealthScience
Technology
Management
Law
Journalism
And 10 more
About
Dr. Sanjay Rout is an experienced professor and business professional with a diverse educational background. He holds a Ph.D in Management from Magadh University, as well as a PGDSCM in Management from the Institute of management technology. In addition, he has also completed a LLB in Law and an MBA in Management. Dr. Rout's expertise lies in the field of Business Analytics, which he studied at The Wharton Business School. He has also gained valuable experience through his various roles in the business world, including serving as the Chancellor at Mahavideha University, CEO at Innovation Solution Lab, and COO at ISL PUBLICATIONS. Dr. Rout is also involved in various organizations and serves on the Board of Directors at Spiritual Data. He has also worked as a consultant for companies such as NISG, Ernst and Young LLP, Pwc and Sutra PMU, and CAEMAS. With his extensive education and experience, Dr. Sanjay Rout is a highly knowledgeable and respected professor in the field of Business Analytics.

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Marybeth Gasman

Philadelphia , Pennsylvania, United States of America
Expert on race and class in the United States, with particular expertise related to Minority Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Philanthropy, and Faculty Hiring
Experience

Rutgers University - New Brunswick

Samuel DeWitt Proctor Endowed Chair & Distinguished University Professor / September, 2019 — Present

Faculty member, Institute/Center Executive Director, Associate Dean for Research

University of Pennsylvania

Judy & Howard Berkowitz Chair in Educaiton / February, 2017 — August, 2019

Conduct research, teach, Director National Center

University of Pennsylvania

Professor / July, 2011 — February, 2017

Research, teaching, Director national center

University of Pennsylvania

Associate Professor / July, 2008 — February, 2011

University of Pennsylvania

Assistant Professor / July, 2003 — July, 2008

Research, teaching, service

Georgia State University

Assistant Professor / August, 2003 — June, 2003

Research, teaching, service

Research Expertise
race
leadership
fundraising
philanthropy
Education
And 2 more
About
Marybeth Gasman is the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Endowed Chair in Education, a Distinguished Professor, and the Associate Dean for Research in the Graduate School of Education at Rutgers University. She also serves as the Executive Director of the Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute for Leadership, Equity & Justice and the Executive Director of the Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions. Marybeth is the Chair of the Rutgers University, New Brunswick Faculty Council. Prior to joining the faculty at Rutgers, Marybeth was the Judy & Howard Berkowitz Endowed Professor in the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania. Her areas of expertise include the history of American higher education, Minority Serving Institutions (with an emphasis on Historically Black Colleges and Universities), racism and diversity, fundraising and philanthropy, and higher education leadership. She is the author or editor of 33 books, including *Educating a Diverse Nation*(Harvard University Press, 2015 with Clif Conrad), *Envisioning Black Colleges* (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2007), *Making Black Scientists* (Harvard University Press, 2019 with Thai-Huy Nguyen), and her most recent book *Doing the Right Thing: How to End Systemic Racism in Faculty Hiring* (Princeton University, 2022). Marybeth has written over 250 peer-reviewed articles, scholarly essays, and book chapters. She has penned over 450 opinion articles for the nation’s newspapers and magazines and is ranked by *Education Week* as one of the most influential education scholars in the nation. Marybeth has raised over $23 million in grant funding to support her research and that of her students, mentees, and MSI partners. She has served on the board of trustees of The College Board as well as historically Black colleges – Paul Quinn College, Morris Brown College, and St. Augustine College. She considers her proudest accomplishment to be receiving the University of Pennsylvania’s Provost Award for Distinguished Ph.D. Teaching and Mentoring.

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Dr. Aalok Thakkar

Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Research Scientist focussed on integrating formal methods and artificial intelligence.
Education

Chennai Mathematical Institute

Bachelor's of Science, Mathematics

Siruseri

University of Pennsylvania

Ph.D., Computer and Information Science / May, 2023

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Research Expertise
programming languages
verification
logic
synthesis
Computer Science Applications
And 4 more
About
My research focuses on integrating **formal methods** and **artificial intelligence**. In particular, I have worked on applying formal methods in the context of programming-by-examples (PBE) for relational queries, synthesis of reactive programs, bounded model checking, and verification of smart contracts. Currently, I work with Movement Labs on designing the Fractal interpreter will allow users to deploy Solidity smart contracts directly on Movement's M1 blockchain. Previously, I have worked with Aptos Labs, Amazon AWS, Nokia Bell Labs, and Adobe India.

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Michael Grandner

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Dr. Michael Grandner - Expert in Sleep and Health Research
Education

University of Pennsylvania

Masters in Translational Research, Translational Research / June, 2014

UC San Diego

PhD, Clinical Psychology / December, 2007

San Diego State University

MS, Clinical Psychology / December, 2005

University of Rochester

BA, Clinical and Social Sciences in Psychology / December, 2001

University of Rochester

BA, Clinical and Social Sciences in Psychology / 2001

San Diego State University

MS, Clinical Psychology / 2005

San Diego State University / University of California, San Diego

PhD, Clinical Psychology / 2007

San Diego Veterans Affairs Healthcare System

Clinical Psychology Internship / 2007

University of Pennsylvania

Postdoctoral Fellowships / 2011

American Board of Sleep Medicine

Board Certification in Behavioral Sleep Medicine / 2014

University of Pennsylvania

Masters in Translational Research / 2014

Eureka Institute for Translational Medicine

Certificate in Translational Medicine / 2016

Board of Behavioral Sleep Medicine

Diplomate in Behavioral Sleep Medicine / 2018

University of Arizona

PhD, Psychology / 2010

University of Arizona

MA, Psychology / 2007

University of Arizona

BA, Psychology / 2005

University of Arizona

MS, Psychology / 2006

University of Arizona

BA, Psychology / 2004

Experience

Haleon

Scientific Advisor / November, 2024 — Present

University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson

Associate Professor / July, 2019 — Present

Director, Sleep and Health Research Program Associate Professor of Psychiatry (College of Medicine) Department of Medicine (College of Medicine) Department of Psychology (College of Sciences) Department of Nutritional Sciences (College of Agriculture and Life Sciences) Department of Clinical Translational Science Associate Director for Behavioral and Translational Science, Center for Sleep, Circadian, and Neuroscience Research Member, Graduate Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience Member, Graduate Interdisciplinary Program in Physiology Member, Sarver Heart Center

SmartyPants Vitamins

Scientific Advisor / April, 2019 — Present

Natrol LLC

Scientific Advisory Board Member / October, 2017 — Present

Nightfood

Scientific Advisory Board Member / September, 2017 — Present

Fitbit

Scientific Advisory Board Member / August, 2015 — Present

Banner Health

Director, Behavioral Sleep Medicine Clinic / January, 2016 — Present

Sleep Reset

Scientific Advisor / March, 2021 — January, 2024

Athleta

Sleep Advisor / November, 2020 — November, 2022

Casper

Scientific Advisory Board Member / May, 2019 — May, 2022

CurAegis Technologies

Scientific Advisor / December, 2016 — December, 2019

The University of Arizona

Assistant Professor / July, 2015 — June, 2019

Director, Sleep and Health Research Program Assistant Professor of Psychiatry (College of Medicine) Assistant Professor of Medicine (College of Medicine) Assistant Professor of Psychology (College of Sciences) Assistant Professor of Nutritional Sciences (College of Agriculture and Life Sciences) Member, Graduate Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience Member, Graduate Interdisciplinary Program in Physiology Member, Sarver Heart Center

Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center

Clinical Psychologist / February, 2015 — June, 2015

Treating sleep disorders in veterans using Behavioral Sleep Medicine approaches. Focus on insomnia, especially in the context of sleep apnea, cardiometabolic disease, PTSD, depression, anxiety disorders, and other social and environmental complications.

University of Pennsylvania

Instructor / December, 2012 — June, 2015

Clinical Sleep Research

Research Associate / January, 2012 — December, 2012

Clinical Sleep Research

Postdoctoral Researcher / July, 2007 — December, 2011

Research program focused on sleep in the context of health and society. Clinical activities in the domain of Behavioral Sleep Medicine.

Penn Medicine (University of Pennsylvania Health System)

Clinical Psychologist, Behavioral Sleep Medicine Clinic / January, 2012 — June, 2015

Treating sleep disorders using Behavioral Sleep Medicine techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTI).

UCSD

Psychology Intern / July, 2006 — June, 2007

Primary Care Behavioral Medicine Service at the San Diego VA, and Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic at UCSD.

UCSD Medical Center

Graduate Research Assistant / August, 2001 — June, 2006

Research projects related to sleep, biological rhythms, and health.

San Diego State University

Course Instructor / August, 2005 — May, 2006

Taught 4 sections of undergraduate statistics course.

About
Dr. Grandner is a licensed Clinical Psychologist certified in Behavioral Sleep Medicine, Director of the Sleep and Health Research Program, and Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Psychology, Medicine, Nutritional Sciences, and Clinical Translational Science at the University of Arizona. His clinical work focuses on non-medication treatments for sleep disorders. His research examines the relationship between sleep and obesity, diabetes, heart disease, daytime functioning, and longevity. His work has received awards from the Sleep Research Society, American Academy of Sleep Medicine, American Heart Association, and other organizations. He is author or co-author on over 300 academic publications. He has served on grant review panels for the Department of Defense and the National Institutes of Health, both the mental health and sleep and wellness task force for the NCAA, and the mental health consensus committee for the International Olympic Committee. He is a frequent consultant and speaker on the issue of sleep health and  has been invited multiple times to the US Congress to discuss the role of sleep in health and functioning. Dr. Grandner’s work has been featured in television, radio, and print media, in over 50 countries. Learn more about his work at michaelgrandner.com. <br>

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Dr. Cassie Mogilner Holmes, Ph.D.

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

Wharton, University of Pennsylvania

Associate Professor / July, 2015 — July, 2016

Researcher of Happiness and Time; Taught Brand Management to MBAs

Assistant Professor / July, 2009 — July, 2015

Researcher of Happiness and Time; Taught Brand Management to MBAs

UCLA Anderson School of Management

Professor / July, 2020 — Present

Bud Knapp Chaired Professor of Marketing and Behavioral Decision Making; Researcher of Happiness and Time; Teaches "Applying the Science of Happiness to Life Design" to MBAs and Executive MBAs

Associate Professor / April, 2016 — July, 2020

Donnalisa ’86 and Bill Barnum Endowed Term Chair in Management; Researcher of Happiness and Time; Teaches "Applying the Science of Happiness to Life Design" to MBAs and Executive MBAs

Gallery Books, Simon & Schuster

Author of HAPPIER HOUR: HOW TO BEAT DISTRACTION, EXPAND YOUR TIME, AND FOCUS ON WHAT MATTERS MOST / September, 2022 — Present

TEDX Manhattan Beach

Speaker: "You can be happy without changing your life" / November, 2023 — March, 2024

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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CLIFFORD SANDLIN

Life sciences research and development experimentalist and problem-solver, specialized in breaking through.
Experience

Eurofins

Senior Scientist / January, 2022 — April, 2023

Eurofins P.S.S.

Principal Scientist / June, 2020 — December, 2021

University of Pennsylvania

Postdoc / September, 2016 — March, 2020

Johns Hopkins University

Graduate Student / September, 2011 — August, 2016

Freelance Consultant

Research Expertise
Biophysics
Biochemistry
About
Life sciences research and development experimentalist and problem-solver with extensive experience navigating observables and implementing the scientific method. Biophysical thinker that needs to be on the cutting edge. Highly motivated to create new and impactful technologies that provide a tangible positive impact. Some specialization in protein biochemistry, but generates innovations by integrating extensive general knowledge.

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Altaf Khan, PhD

Lahore
Founder & CEO at Infxl LLC - inventor of the world's smallest machine learning inference engine
Education

University of Warwick

PhD, Engineering / July, 1997

Coventry

University of Pennsylvania

MSEE, Electrical Engineering / May, 1987

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Wilkes University

BSEE, Electrical Engineering / May, 1985

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Research Expertise
Machine learning
Ultra-low power
Ultra-low-latency
Deep learning
Artificial intelligence
About
I am a machine learning expert with a focus on easy-to-deploy inference engines. With a background in building efficient intelligent systems in my doctoral research, I have created innovative solutions for a major US airline and a leading auto parts supplier. My professional journey encompasses academic pursuits, a role as an accelerometer-systems engineer in Silicon Valley, CTO of a brokerage firm, CEO of two startups, software process improvement, and industrial controls.

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Sasha C. Mejía-Bradford

Philadelphia,
Ph.D. Candidate in Human Development and Quantitative Methods at University of Pennsylvania
Education

University of Pennsylvania

Ph.D., Human Development & Quantitative Methods / May, 2025 (anticipated)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

University of Michigan–Ann Arbor

M.A., Program Evaluation and Improvement Research / July, 2019

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States of America
Research Expertise
Stress and coping
Latinx Youth and Family
Racial Socialization
Racial Discrimination
Developmental and Educational Psychology
And 2 more
About
As a researcher focusing on the influence of cultural values, activism engagement, and racial-ethnic stress among Latino adolescents, my work aims to uncover the dynamics that shape their well-being and coping mechanisms. Using wearable technology, I explore how heart rate variability (HRV) is impacted by racism and if the choice between traditional and mainstream cultural values serves as protective factors against the physiological and emotional effects of racism. Through quantitative and qualitative approaches, I analyze data to provide equitable, meaningful insights and evidence-based recommendations. With expertise in statistical analysis, including repeated measures analysis and mixed-effects models, I strive to contribute to the existing literature by uncovering new insights into the protective factors associated with cultural values and activism engagement. My research ultimately seeks to empower adolescents of color to notice the physiological impact of discrimination, navigate racial-ethnic stressors, enhance their mental health, academic success, and overall resilience. I welcome collaborations with fellow researchers, educators, and organizations dedicated to understanding and addressing the unique challenges faced by adolescents of color. Let's work together to make a positive impact on their lives and create a more inclusive society.

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Brian Bushee

Finance Professor at University of Pennsylvania
Experience

University of Pennsylvania

Professor / 2000 — Present

University of Chicago

Visiting Assistant Professor / 1999 — 2000

Harvard University

Assistant Professor / 1997 — 2000

CoreStates Financial Corp.

Senior Credit Analyst / 1997 — 1995

Research Expertise
Economics and Econometrics
Finance
Accounting
Pharmacology (medical)
Business and International Management
And 8 more
About
Brian Bushee is the Americus Brothers Professor of Accounting at the University of Pennsylvania. He is a Visiting Scholar at the University of Michigan and a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research. His research interests include the role of accounting information in capital markets, the effect of accounting disclosures on managerial incentives and resource allocation, and the economics of professional service firms. He has been published in the Journal of Accounting and Economics, the Journal of Accounting Research, and the Review of Accounting Studies, among other journals. He has been a consultant to the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Financial Accounting Standards Board.

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Ludovica Cesareo

Assistant Professor of Marketing, Lehigh University
Experience

Lehigh University

Professor of Marketing / 2018 — Present

The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

Postdoctoral Research Fellow / 2015 — 2018

Research Expertise
Marketing
Emotions
Luxury
Counterfeiting
Aesthetics
And 16 more
About
Marketing, Consumer Behavior, Luxury Goods, Counterfeits, Branding, Emotions

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Raman Ganti

Senior Machine Learning Scientist with Ph.D. in Computational Chemistry and Post-Doctoral experience in computational immunology.
Education

University of Cambridge

Ph.D., Chemistry / January, 2018

Cambridge

University of Pennsylvania

MS, Physics / September, 2013

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

University of Pennsylvania

Ph.D., Physics / September, 2013

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Research Expertise
Condensed Matter Physics
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Biophysics
Surfaces and Interfaces
And 2 more
About
I've spent the past few years as a Machine Learning Scientist and Engineer. At Melonfrost, a synthetic biology startup, I employed deep generative modeling techniques such as Generative Flow Networks (GFlowNets) in a reinforcement/active learning setting and machine learning guided evolutionary algorithms like Adalead (Adapt-with-the-Leader) with the aim of directing the evolution of microbial populations within the company’s high-throughput system of bioreactors. These methods were originally developed to optimize DNA and protein sequence design as well as for applications in drug discovery. In addition to the ML research effort, I designed bespoke biophysical simulation benchmarks, utilized Ray to automate benchmark testing and hyper-parameter optimization on Amazon Web Services, and tracked experiments and model configs with Weights & Biases. As a Ph.D. student in the Department of Theoretical and Computational Chemistry at the University of Cambridge, I developed molecular dynamics simulations to make fundamental theoretical contributions towards understanding non-equilibrium nano-scale flow. Projects included some of the first non-equilibrium calculations of nanoscale flow profiles induced by temperature and chemical potential gradients. Subsequently, as a postdoctoral associate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, I used methods from information theory to quantify immune cell signal discrimination between healthy and infected cells. I also developed kinetic Monte Carlo methods to optimize vaccination protocols against highly mutable pathogens. All of this work resulted in numerous publications.

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Michael Wentzel, Ph.D.

Professor and Chair of Chemistry at Augsburg University with expertise in green and sustainable organic chemistry
Education

Creighton University

BS CHM, Chemistry and Philosophy / May, 2005

Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America

University of Pennsylvania

MS Organic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry / May, 2007

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

University of Minnesota

Ph.D., Organic Chemistry / August, 2011

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America
Research Expertise
Catalysis
Education
Organic Chemistry
Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
Atmospheric Science
About
As an organic chemist, I am interested in developing new sustainable synthetic reaction methods. I was trained as an organometallic chemist using transition metals to develop new catalytic methods. These methods involved nitrogen containing heterocycles and boronic acids as well as C-H and C-C sigma bonds. I have been at Augsburg since 2013 and worked here part-time before that while doing graduate and post-graduate work across the river at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. I am passionate about teaching and mentoring in the classroom, laboratory, and in research settings. I have been influenced greatly by my own Liberal Arts education and the wonderful professors I was able to learn from and work with. I appreciate that we train our students to be strong chemists with a sense of purpose and service to others. My research group is focused on the development of green synthetic methods. Currently, we have projects using a catalyst for multi-component reactions and the synthesis of biodegradable polymers for the educational laboratories. The polymer research has been done in collaboration with the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities NSF-funded Center for Sustainable Polymers. Finally, I am extremely proud of the success of all my former group members as they continue to be successful following graduation in their lives.

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Jiang Wang

Mizuho Financial Group Professor of Finance at MIT
Education

University of Pennsylvania

Ph.D., Finance / 1990

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nanjing University

BS, Physics / 1981

Nanjing
Research Expertise
Economics and Econometrics
Finance
Accounting
Strategy and Management
Management Science and Operations Research
And 2 more
About
Jiang Wang is the Mizuho Financial Group Professor of Finance at MIT. He received his Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Pennsylvania in 1990 and his BS in Physics from Nanjing University in 1981. Prior to joining MIT, he was a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research. His research interests include asset pricing, market microstructure, and corporate finance.

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Christopher A. Thom, Ph.D.

Ivy League Ph.D. and former University of Oxford research staff. World expert in the selection and deformation of materials in extreme conditions.
Education

University of Pennsylvania

Ph.D. in Earth & Environmental Science, Earth & Environmental Science / March, 2019

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Washington University in St. Louis

A.B. with Research Distinction in Earth & Planetary Sciences: Geochemistry, Earth & Planetary Sciences / May, 2014

St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America
About
I obtained my Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania in 2019 for my award-winning work on the micro- and nano-physics of deformation in geological materials. I translated this skill set into working with a variety of other materials at the University of Oxford from 2019 until 2021. Following a short time teaching at the University of California Santa Cruz, I worked as the R&D manager for a multimillion dollar refractory metals manufacturer specializing in the aerospace, energy, and defense industries. I am now looking for new projects to become passionate about. I bring a unique variety of experience and expertise and love to learn about new topics.

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Priscilla Bustamante, M.A., M.Phil.

Ph.D. Candidate in Critical Social Psychology with research experience on intersectional equity and publications on policing
Experience

Public Science Project

Research Associate / September, 2014 — Present

Lead a participatory, action-oriented, mixed methods research project on intersectional equity in partnership with a diverse coalition of 200+ community organizations in New York City; oversee research project design, qualitative and quantitative data collection and analyses, and the preparation of external reports and public-facing community resources.

UPENN Graduate School of Education's School Participatory Research Collaborative

Assistant Director of Research & Research Associate / September, 2017 — May, 2021

Collaborated with students, faculty and administration across multiple schools in the Northeast to aid over 200 students in conducting various mixed methods research studies that interrogated educational inequities; spearheaded the planning of annual conferences and faculty trainings.

MPG Consulting

Research & Evaluation Consultant / 2019 — 2021

Co-led a mixed methods research and evaluation project to improve anti-racist programming and theories of change in a large non-profit organization in New York City; managed a diverse research team of employees across multiple departments and job positions.

The Pipeline Program, City University of New York

Undergraduate Advisor / September, 2015 — May, 2020

Advised underrepresented students across various CUNY campuses with applying to graduate programs and completing thesis projects in various disciplines; aided them in navigating institutional and systemic inequities.

Research Expertise
Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
Social Psychology
Law
Sociology and Political Science
Anthropology
About
I am a mixed methods researcher and educator with 10 years of experience using participatory, action-oriented research to aid collective activism and advance movements for intersectional equity.

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Andrea Guerrero

PhD candidate in the Turrigiano lab at Brandeis University specializing in the study of molecular mechanisms underlying homeostatic plasticity in excitatory pyramidal neurons.
Education

Brandeis University

PhD, Neuroscience / May, 2024 (anticipated)

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States of America

University of Pennsylvania

Bachelor of Arts, Neuroscience / May, 2018

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Experience

University of Pennsylvania

Research Specialist / June, 2018 — July, 2019

Research Expertise
Neuroscience
Immunology
Immunology and Allergy
About
Molecular neuroscientist currently investigating homeostatic plasticity mechanisms. Passionate about science communication, mentoring, and being a life-long learner. Experience in cell culture, molecular cloning, microscopy, electrophysiology, and biochemical techniques. Well-versed in presenting scientific data to a variety of audiences. Thrives in workplaces that are fast-paced, value creativity, and require constant adaptability.

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Andrés Castro Samayoa, Ph.D.

Associate Professor in Higher Education at Boston College
Education

University of Pennsylvania

Ph.D., Higher Education

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

University of Cambridge

M.Phil., Multi-Disciplinary Gender Studies

Cambridge

Harvard College

B.A., Studies of Women, Gender & Sexuality

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Research Expertise
Higher Education
Minority Serving Institutions
Latinxs
LGBTQ
Data

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Thomas Hipschman

Nuclear Safety and Regulatory Oversight Professional
Education

United States Naval Academy

BS Applied Science, Resources Management / May, 1982

Annapolis, Maryland, United States of America

University of Pennsylvania

Masters of Engineering, The Wharton School and School of Engineering and Applied Science / May, 2000

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
About
I have a broad background in leadership and management positions regarding nuclear safety, oversight and regulatory policy in commercial nuclear energy, Department of Energy nuclear facilities, federal government and the US Navy.

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Apurva Singh

PhD in Bioengineering at University of Pennsylvania
Education

University of Pennsylvania

Ph.D., Bioengineering / May, 2024 (anticipated)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

George Washington University

M.S., Electrical Engineering / May, 2019

Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States of America
Experience

University of Pennsylvania

Research Assistant / September, 2019 — Present

Study design, analysis, manuscript preparation, conference presentation

George Washington University

Research Assistant / September, 2017 — May, 2019

Study design, analysis, manuscript preparation, conference presentation

Research Expertise
Radiomics
Radiogenomics
Tumor Heterogeneity
Lung Cancer
Breast Cancer
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Gregg Stanwood

Assoc Prof of Biomedical Sciences in the College of Medicine at Florida State University. PhD in Neuroscience from Univ of Pennsylvania. Experienced an expert witness.
Education

University of Pennsylvania

About
neuroscience, mental illness, adolescence, pharmacology, toxicology, addiction, neurological disease

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Yuhao Jia

Unknown affiliation
Education

University of Pennsylvania

Master's, Data Science / May, 2023

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

University of California, Los Angeles

M.S / June, 2022

Los Angeles, California, United States of America

Xiamen University

B.E. / June, 2021

Amoy
About
With a profound background in machine learning, I have extensive and advanced research experience in deep learning, including Computer Vision, NLP, market prediction, and GeoAI. <br> As a data scientist and machine learning engineer, I refined my expertise and business sense in various domain-specific startup companies. I have a passion for applying machine learning and Generative AI techniques to solve real-world problems in finance, urban study, education, and healthcare domains.

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Dr. Russell Spiewak, Ph.D.

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

University of Pennsylvania

Ph.D., Computational BioPhysics / May, 2022

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

University of Pennsylvania

Masters, Mechanical Engineering / August, 2021

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Yeshiva University

Masters, Mathermatics / May, 2017

New York, New York, United States of America

Yeshiva University

BA, Physics and Mathematics / September, 2016

New York, New York, United States of America
Experience

SmartThings, Inc.

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

University of Pennsylvania

Graduate Student / August, 2017 — May, 2022

Yeshiva University

Student Research Assistant / May, 2013 — August, 2017

Columbia University

REU Research Assistant / May, 2014 — August, 2014

Citty University of New York

Research Assistant / October, 2014 — August, 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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Paul Schrater

University of Minnesota
Education

University of Pennsylvania

Ph.D., Neuroscience / June, 1999

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Research Expertise
Artificial Intelligence
Computational Psychology
Cognitive Science
Cognitive Neuroscience
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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Bridget Hill-Zayat

A licensed attorney in NJ, PA, and MD with an MA in Public Administration. I work in the cannabis industry and teach Cannabis Law at Stockton University.
Education

University of Pennyslvania

About
Regulated Commodities, Legislative Law, and Administrative Law.

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Patrick Crist

Principal, PlanIt Forward LLC
Education

University of Idaho

Ph.D., Natural Resources / May, 2003

Moscow, Idaho, United States of America

University of Pennsylvania

MLA, Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning / May, 1992

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

California Polytechnic State University

BS, Landscape Architecture / June, 1984

San Luis Obispo, California, United States of America
Research Expertise
Conservation
Climate
Biodiversity
Carbon
Decision Support

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Dr. Hayley Nelson, Ph.D.

Neuroscientist, Psychology Professor, Speaker and Founder of The Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience - making neuroscience approachable
Experience

Delaware County Community College

Associate Professor / July, 2015 — Present

Associate Professor of Psychology

University of Pennsylvania

Full-Time Lecturer A / July, 2012 — June, 2015

Biological Basis of Behavior and Undergraduate Neuroscience Program instructor, academic advisor, and Undergraduate Research Program Director

The Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience

Founder and CEO / July, 2022 — Present

making neuroscience approachable

About
Dr. Hayley Nelson is a neuroscientist, tenured psychology professor, international speaker and founder of The Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience where she is passionate about making neuroscience approachable. She earned her PhD in Psychological and Brain Sciences from The Johns Hopkins University and has over 20 years of teaching experience with students from diverse backgrounds. She also has several peer-reviewed research publications and previous research and faculty appointments with The National Institutes of Health, The Johns Hopkins University, and The University of Pennsylvania. By creating Certification Programs with the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience, Dr. Hayley combined her knowledge of the human mind and brain health with her passion for education, teaching, and consulting to truly make neuroscience accessible and approachable. She loves working with life coaches, wellness professionals, therapists and counselors who are ready to stand apart and show up as true leaders in their field. By earning their certification in Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience, her students learn easy-to-swallow knowledge of how the brain works in real-life situations and are armed with an education in a subject they can use literally every single day. Not only that, but they also gain the power to serve their clients better and gain the confidence to speak with authority about HOW and WHY what they teach their clients actually works and how their clients can get out of their own way! In addition, she offers individual consultations to anyone interested in having more personalized and private conversations with Dr. Hayley to address their unique questions and situations. For more information about Dr. Hayley, individual consultations, and the Certification Programs in Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience, visit: [https://academyofneuro.com](https://academyofneuro.com/) or [https://academyofneuro.com/certifications](https://academyofneuro.com/certifications) You can also find and connect with Dr. Hayley directly on social media: @bewellwithdrhayley (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok) Twitter: @drhayleynelson Clubhouse: @dr.hayley

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Kinshuk Jerath

I am Marketing professor with a Computer Science background, with expertise in technology-enabled marketing. I have consulted to Fortune 500 companies and advise multiple startups.
Education

University of Pennsylvania

About
Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Retailing, Store Within a Store, Online Marketplaces, Operations Management, Customer Management, Salesforce Management

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Pragya Srivastava

Experience

University of Pennsylvania

Postdoctoral Fellow / March, 2019 — June, 2022

Francis Crick Institute

Postdoctoral Researcher / November, 2015 — January, 2019

Research Expertise
Complex systems
Condensed Matter Physics
Applied Mathematics
Artificial Intelligence
Computer Science Applications
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Etty Soto

Ph.D. candidate in bioengineering with in progress publications on LNP and adjuvant design with use of machine learning, vaccine formualtion, and PBPK modeling.
Education

B.S, Molecular Engineering / March, 2023

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America

University of Pennsylvania

Ph.D, Bioengineering / May, 2027 (anticipated)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

University of Chicago

B.A., Chemistry / March, 2023

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
About
I am a bioengineering PhD student at the University of Pennsylvania, with a focus on developing innovative vaccine delivery platforms, with a focus on utilizing machine learning. My research combines expertise in lipid nanoparticle (LNP) formulations, mRNA technology, and computer science to optimize vaccines for mucosal delivery, aiming to create accessible and effective solutions for global health challenges. With a background in chemistry, molecular engineering, computer science and immunoengineering, I am passionate about advancing scientific knowledge while addressing critical gaps in vaccine technology, especially for low-resource settings.

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Deborah Goldring

Available for short or long term consulting projects. Experience with for-profit and not-for-profit organizations.
Education

University of Pennsylvania

About
Marketing Research, Brand Strategy, Content Marketing

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Paulina Paiz

Ph.D. candidate in Biomedical Data Science
Education

Stanford University

Masters, Biomedical Data Science / June, 2024 (anticipated)

Stanford, California, United States of America

University of Pennsylvania

B.A., Cognitive Science / August, 2020

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
About
Paulina is a Biomedical Data Science graduate student at Stanford. She has a B.A. in Cognitive Science from the University of Pennsylvania, where she developed computational methods to understand complex contagions. Paulina has extensive experience in drug discovery, being an early-stage employee at Loyal and Octant Bio as well as a data scientist at Genentech/Roche. After graduating, she grew brain and lung organoids to SARS-CoV-2 infection at Rockefeller University. Most recently, she developed methods to interpret single-cell epigenetic data at the Corces Lab at the Gladstone Institutes/UCSF. Paulina is passionate about designing statistical frameworks to deconvolve high-dimensional biomedical datasets from different modalities.

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Dr. Priya Chatterji, Ph.D.

Education

University of Pennsylvania

PhD, Perelman School of Medicine / August, 2018

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

University of Pennsylvania

MS, School of Engineering and Applied Science / May, 2012

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Vellore Institute of Technology University

B.Tech, Biotechnology / May, 2010

Vellore
Research Expertise
Oncology
Gastrointestinal physiology
Organoids
RNA binding proteins
Drug development

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ALICE Ginsberg

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Education

University of Pennsylvania

Ph.D., Education / May, 1999

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

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Julia Barr

Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
PhD candidate in history at Northwestern University. My areas of expertise include modern Europe, imperialism/decolonization, and development economics. My current research focuses on migration and welfare in twentieth-century Britain.
Education

University of Pennsylvania

B.A., history / May, 2019

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

University of Cambridge

Phil, modern British history / November, 2020

Cambridge

Northwestern University

PhD, History / May, 2028 (anticipated)

Evanston, Illinois, United States of America

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michael carniol

Newark, NJ
Education

University of Pennsylvania

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Laura Ohl, Ph.D.

Research Scientist
Education

University of Pennsylvania

PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology, Center for Cellular and Molecular Therapeutics

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Pennsylvania State University

Bachelors of Science in Biology, Biology / December, 2016

York, Pennsylvania, United States of America

University of Pennsylvania

PhD in Cell and Molecular Biology, Center for Cellular and Molecular Therapeutics

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Pennsylvania State University

Bachelors of Science in Biology, Biology / December, 2016

York, Pennsylvania, United States of America

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John Hixson

Education

Johns Hopkins

University of Pennsylvania

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Heidi Gardner

Education

University of Pennsylvania

London School of Economics

London Business School

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Herb Chain

Education

Duke University

University of Pennsylvania

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Liz Nobis, Ph.D., M.P.H.

Education

University of Pennsylvania

Post-doctoral fellowship, Clinical Psychology / August, 2022

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Biola University

Ph.D., Clinical Psychology / September, 2021

La Mirada, California, United States of America

Drexel University

M.P.H., Public Health - Epidemiology, Health Promotion / June, 2012

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

University of Oregon

B.S., Physiology, Business Administration / June, 2009

Eugene, Oregon, United States of America
Experience

University of Pennsylvania

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Christine White

Education

American University

University of Pennsylvania

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Yu Chen

Education

University of Pennsylvania

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Thomas Hampton

Education

University of Pennsylvania

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Christopher Carter

Extensive real estate, finance, REIT, lodging, tech experience
Education

University of Pennsylvania

BS in Economics, Real estate and finance / June, 2005

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

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Ronni Burns

Education

University of Pennsylvania

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Hugh Dugan

Education

University of Pennsylvania

Tufts University

Georgetown University

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Edmund Mantell

Education

University of Pennsylvania

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Cristal Downing

Education

PhD, War Studies / January, 2025 (anticipated)

London

Universidad de Los Andes

MA, Political Science / October, 2014

Bogotá

New York University

MA, Latin American Studies / May, 2011

New York, New York, United States of America

University of Pennsylvania

BA, Hispanic Studies, Music / May, 2006

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

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