PhD Student in Physics and Astronomy, Purdue University My current interests lie in modelling the stellar atmospheres using CMFGEN code of massive O stars and analyzing their spectra. I am also interested in understanding the circumstellar interactions of massive stars and their evolution. Also, I look forward to learning and exploring more about highly energetic events like supernovae, gamma-ray bursts while working with the time-domain astrophysics group at Purdue. Education Integrated BS - MS Degree (Major in Physics and Minor in Chemistry) Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Thiruvananthapuram Current position: Second year graduate student at Purdue University
Professor of Toxicology, School of the Environment, The University of Queensland I head the Adaptive Biotoxicology Lab at the University of Queensland, which studies two broad areas of toxicology: how divergent evolution of venom systems results in differential effects upon human health and variable response to antivenom treatments; and the ecotoxicological effects of endocrine disrupting oil spill metals upon the health of wildlife and indigenous communities within the Amazonian ecosystem. I have long studied the multifaceted roles of venoms in nature, from their employment in predation and defense to their use as tools for interspecies competition. Despite their critical roles and unique properties, our comprehension of venom systems' evolutionary trajectories remains in its infancy. Advancing our understanding of venom evolution necessitates an appreciation for the rich biochemical, ecological, morphological, and pharmacological diversity that characterizes venoms and their delivery mechanisms. A pivotal obstacle in this field has been the limited taxonomic breadth of species studied, leaving vast arrays of venomous species unexplored. My research endeavors are intrinsically transdisciplinary, synthesizing ecological, evolutionary biology, and functional genomics methodologies to decipher the evolution of venom systems. This includes pioneering work on the Komodo Dragon's venom, known for its potent hypotensive and anticoagulant effects, and the investigation of Antarctic octopus venoms, which exhibit unique adaptations to extreme temperatures. I have recently expanded my laboratory's research ventures into the realm of ecotoxicology, specifically examining the repercussions of oil spill-related metals on Amazonian wildlife and the health of indigenous communities reliant upon these ecosystems for their food. These endocrine-disrupting contaminants, prevalent in oil spill sites, pose significant threats not only to the physiological integrity of local fauna but also to the health and traditions of indigenous populations whose lifestyles are closely interwoven with their natural surroundings. Through a concerted effort that bridges fieldwork, laboratory analysis, and community engagement, my research now seeks to uncover the impact of these pollutants on biological systems and contribute to the development of strategies that safeguard both wildlife conservation and public health.
Assistant Professor of History, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Prof. Van Wyck teaches courses on European, Middle Eastern, and migration history. He specializes in the history of migration from Turkey to West Germany. His current research focuses on how West Germans and Turks grappled with the permanent presence of Turkish guest workers, refugees, and their families in West Germany from the 1960s onward. This project aims to show how policies and practices on teachers and imams from Turkey charged with seeing to the educational and spiritual needs of West Germany’s largest immigrant population reflected as well as shaped notions of race, Islam, and national belonging in both countries. In the classroom, Prof. Van Wyck is interested in applying lessons from his own research on teaching and learning. Some of his teaching projects have included incorporating independent research in introductory classes and have taken advantage of digital tools to explore new and exciting ways of studying and representing the past. Prof. Van Wyck has held fellowships at Harvard University, the Free University of Berlin, and Humboldt University of Berlin. His research and studies have been supported by the Social Science Research Council, Fulbright, the Berlin Program, the Critical Language Scholarship, and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
Professor, Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary Professor Bukola Salami currently holds the rank of Full Professor in the Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary. She is also Scientific Director for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at the Alberta Childrens Hospital Research Institute and is a member of the Obrien Institute for Public Health. Professor Salami’s research program focuses on policies and practices shaping migrant health as well as Black people’s health. She founded and leads the African Child and Youth Migration Network, a network of 42 scholars from four continents. She led the establishment of the Institute for Intersectional Studies at the University of Alberta. In 2020, she founded the Black Youth Mentorship and Leadership Program. Her work on Black youth mental health informed the creation of the first mental health clinic for Black Canadians in Western Canada.
Research Associate in Statistics, University of Nigeria Currently working in the area of experiment design specially on Robustness of Orthogonal Uniform Composite Designs and their application to real world data
