Physical & Life Sciences

Scholars dedicating their careers to the study of living organisms and non-living systems

Shashank Shekhar

Shashank Shekhar

Shashank Shekhar is a machine learning engineer and researcher. He is the co-founder of Dice Health, a startup dedicated to developing automation tools for healthcare providers, aimed at accelerating the delivery of care. Dice Health is currently a part of the Next AI 2024 incubator cohort.

Prior to founding Dice Health, Shashank worked at Meta AI Research pursuing research on scaling laws, self-supervised computer vision, and foundation models. Before that, he was at the Vector Institute doing research on explainable AI, visual reasoning, and dynamic neural networks. His first foray into machine learning happened at the Indian Institute Of Science’s Data Science department, where he worked on projects involving visual question answering, entity re-identification, and object detection.

Shashank holds a master’s degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Guelph and a bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Dhanbad. His extensive ML experience also includes collaborations with NEXT-AI Toronto, Layer6 AI Toronto, Shell R&D Center Bangalore, HyperWorks Imaging Bangalore, and Samsung Research Institute Delhi.

Shashank, alongside his collaborators from Meta AI, Stanford and Tübingen University, was a recipient of the Best Paper Award at NeurIPS 2022 - the premier machine learning research conference. He was also a Vector Institute Scholar in AI in 2019, awarded to exceptional graduate student in Ontario in the field of AI.

Shashank Shekhar is a machine learning engineer and researcher. He is the co-founder of Dice Health, a startup dedicated to developing automation tools for healthcare providers, aimed at accelerating the delivery of care. Dice Health is currently a p... Show more

Zion Oluwasegun

Zion Oluwasegun

Zion is a skilled data analyst and storyteller, as well as a machine learning enthusiast, dedicated to solving health-related problems through technology. He has contributed to the field as a co-author of a published research paper on using computational biology to study cancer. As at the time of writing, he volunteers as a data analyst at Digital Health Africa, enhancing operational efficiency and using data visualizations to educate and inform the public about digital health.

Zion is a skilled data analyst and storyteller, as well as a machine learning enthusiast, dedicated to solving health-related problems through technology. He has contributed to the field as a co-author of a published research paper on using computati... Show more

Stig Magne Henriksen

Stig Magne Henriksen

Stig Magne Henriksen is an experienced Senior Data Engineer currently working at the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration. In his current role, he is responsible for implementing data flows, modeling data, and interacting with the business. He also serves as a subject matter expert(SME) for dbt. His team primarily delivers statistics on sick leave throughout Norway, as well as some operational data.

Prior to this, Stig held several leadership roles in technology companies such as Asure AS, QlikTech Norway, Oracle Norway AS, Siebel Systems As, and Computer Associates. He has specialized in advanced analytics, such as machine learning and Big Data, and was a key figure in establishing Qlik in Norway.

Stig holds an Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA) from BI and ESCP, ranked as the 5th best in the world, as well as an engineering degree in software development. He has also completed courses in Machine Learning from Stanford University and “Tackling the challenge of Big Data” from MIT.

Stig is known for his ability to coordinate and drive innovation. He has been a “torchbearer” for adopting new technology and methods, and has been a significant contributor to several successful projects. For example, the DNV Concert project, where he worked as a Technical Account Manager and advisor, was awarded the “CRM Excellence Award” by Gartner in 2010.

In his spare time, Stig Magne enjoys outdoor activities such as fly fishing in the summer and skiing in the winter.

Stig Magne Henriksen is an experienced Senior Data Engineer currently working at the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration. In his current role, he is responsible for implementing data flows, modeling data, and interacting with the business. He... Show more

Sam Chanoski

Sam Chanoski

Sam Chanoski delivers technical leadership, expertise, and strategic insights to Idaho National Laboratory's portfolio of multi-million-dollar critical infrastructure security and resilience projects sponsored by DOE, DHS, and DOD. He influences the development of large, long-term sustained programs for research, development, demonstration, and deployment associated with control system cybersecurity for nationally critical infrastructure, with particular focus on the energy sector.

Sam’s professional interests include real-time transmission and distribution operations, organizational behavior, control systems cybersecurity, and emergency management and resilience. He is a Senior Member of IEEE, and an adjunct professor at Gonzaga University’s School of Engineering & Applied Science.

Sam Chanoski delivers technical leadership, expertise, and strategic insights to Idaho National Laboratory's portfolio of multi-million-dollar critical infrastructure security and resilience projects sponsored by DOE, DHS, and DOD. He influences the... Show more

Tae-Geun Kim

Tae-Geun Kim

- Bachelor's degree from the Department of Astronomy, Yonsei University, South Korea (2017)
- Currently pursuing an integrated Master's and Ph.D. program in the Department of Physics, Yonsei University, South Korea

- Rust experience: 2018 - present

- Notable Rust projects:
- Peroxide: A Rust numerical library (Downloads: 119,317, Github stars: 437)
- Puruspe: A Rust special function library (Downloads: 152,938, Github stars: 9)
- Various other crates related to statistics, machine learning, CLI, and more

- Research interests:
- Astroparticle physics and particle phenomenology
- Machine learning and quantum computing
- Scientific computing

Throughout my academic career, I have been actively utilizing Rust to my research projects, leveraging its performance, safety, and ecosystem to tackle complex problems in astroparticle physics and beyond.

- Bachelor's degree from the Department of Astronomy, Yonsei University, South Korea (2017) - Currently pursuing an integrated Master's and Ph.D. program in the Department of Physics, Yonsei University, South Korea - Rust experience: 2018 - prese... Show more

Aydin Quach

Aydin Quach

My research deals primarily with sex, gender, race, and sexuality in the transpacific, with a particular focus on the queer Asian diaspora and queer nightlife. This work is guided by pleasurable objects of analysis (music festivals, fetish wear, sex[uality]) and their illustration of queer Asian or “Gaysian” lifeworlds in diaspora across the Pacific Rim.

My research deals primarily with sex, gender, race, and sexuality in the transpacific, with a particular focus on the queer Asian diaspora and queer nightlife. This work is guided by pleasurable objects of analysis (music festivals, fetish wear, sex[... Show more

Andrew GottWorth

Andrew GottWorth

Andrew is a Coordinator and teacher at CODE University of Applied Sciences and Specialist for Mental Health and Wellbeing for the DEI Council. He is also an OCD Advocate for the International OCD Foundation, trainer and volunteer coordinator for Pfeffersport e.V. and Board Member for Outside the Box Therapy. He has over a decade of experience in teaching, training, and teambuilding.

Andrew is a Coordinator and teacher at CODE University of Applied Sciences and Specialist for Mental Health and Wellbeing for the DEI Council. He is also an OCD Advocate for the International OCD Foundation, trainer and volunteer coordinator for Pfef... Show more

Shane Olsen

Shane Olsen

Shane Olsen is an experienced relationship manager in the wireless technology space. He is dedicated to providing superior customer service to numerous Public Safety agencies across Minnesota.

As a Senior Solutions Consultant, Shane draws on his years of wireless experience to solve first responders' communications issues. He moved from consumer wireless and launched the only dedicated Public Safety Network at FirstNet, built with AT&T in 2018. He can often be found in the field deploying wireless technology for city, county, state and federal agencies.

Shane's wireless portfolio includes smartphones, routers, IoT, encryption, in-building design, satellite resources, network design, situational awareness apps, Land Mobile Radio - Cellular Push to Talk interoperability, fleet management, and emergency cellular/satellite deployments.

A proven and reliable track record with numerous state agencies, Shane is relied upon to deliver exceptional response time for both emergent and non-emergent requests. He has been called upon to support wildfires, COVID-19, unrest across the Twin Cities, fiber cuts, sporting events, state of Minnesota communication exercises, PSAPs, and Presidential visits.

Shane Olsen is an experienced relationship manager in the wireless technology space. He is dedicated to providing superior customer service to numerous Public Safety agencies across Minnesota. As a Senior Solutions Consultant, Shane draws on his ... Show more

Taylor L Miller, CISM

Taylor L Miller, CISM

Taylor L Miller, CISM, is a seasoned Data Security Program Manager for ADP's National Accounts Services (NAS) division. With a focus on governance, risk, and compliance, Taylor leads NAS defense-in-depth strategy: advancing the NAS security governance program, spearheading process improvements, driving fraud and incident reduction efforts, and managing multiple security projects across the business. She designs and evolves executive leadership dashboards and creates security awareness programs and learning content to elevate the adoption of security industry best practices. She also leads NAS business security transformation programs and the incident management team. Recognized for exceptional contributions, Taylor was awarded the NAS FY24 Impact Associate Award for her outstanding leadership and achievements in data security.

Taylor L Miller, CISM, is a seasoned Data Security Program Manager for ADP's National Accounts Services (NAS) division. With a focus on governance, risk, and compliance, Taylor leads NAS defense-in-depth strategy: advancing the NAS security governanc... Show more

Sarita Padmini

Sarita Padmini

Sarita Padmini is an accomplished leader in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy with extensive experience in various sectors. Having amassed a wealth of experience in esteemed organizations like PWC, IBM, HCL, she has cultivated a robust background, honed their expertise, and acquired comprehensive industry knowledge. Currently, Sarita Padmini holds the position of Director - Cyber Security and Data Privacy under the Technology consulting unit of Protiviti India Member Private Limited and an active Board Member at WiCyS - Women in Cybersecurity India Affiliate. She is responsible for leading cybersecurity & data privacy projects for her clients and analysing the evolving security and privacy challenges and developing innovative solutions for her clients.

In past, Sarita has contributed to large scale national projects such as secure implementation of Ayushman Bharat Health Account Number (Unique Health ID of India), Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, Invest India, India’s National ID project - Aadhaar and other digital innovation. She has curated long term strategic partnerships for her organizations with key cross-sectoral national and international institutions such as Data Security Council of India(DSCI), Cert-In, National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre (NCIIPC), ISACA. She has spearheaded multiple initiatives to support Women-in-Tech at her organization, promoting gender diversity and inclusion in the field of technology. She holds several professional certifications and has achieved notable accomplishments in her career.

Overall, with immense pride as a working mother, Sarita Padmini exemplifies a highly skilled cybersecurity professional dedicated to analysing security challenges and delivering effective solutions to her clients. Her extensive experience, leadership acumen, and cross- sector expertise position

Sarita Padmini is an accomplished leader in Cybersecurity and Data Privacy with extensive experience in various sectors. Having amassed a wealth of experience in esteemed organizations like PWC, IBM, HCL, she has cultivated a robust background, honed... Show more

Konrad Krämer

Konrad Krämer

I'm Konrad Krämer, a Ph.D. where my research focused on developing numerical software using R and C++. Currently, I work as a postdoc specializing in lab automation and web development. I'm excited to contribute to the evolving landscape of biology, computation, and automation.

I'm Konrad Krämer, a Ph.D. where my research focused on developing numerical software using R and C++. Currently, I work as a postdoc specializing in lab automation and web development. I'm excited to contribute to the evolving landscape of biology, ... Show more

Olga Ulanova

Olga Ulanova

Project manager in R&D and raw material processing (Dr.-Ing.)
• 15 years of expertise as a project manager in research and development as well as in international environmental protection, critical metal recovery, landfill, contaminated sites and the circular economy
• 13 years of experience in teaching (Ass.Professor) in the fields of raw material processing, environmental process engineering and waste management, including in the international university environment

2018-2023 - DHZ AG/Stefan Eberhard AG, Oberglatt (Schweiz)
Project manager | Research and Development

Project manager in R&D and raw material processing (Dr.-Ing.) • 15 years of expertise as a project manager in research and development as well as in international environmental protection, critical metal recovery, landfill, contaminated sites and th... Show more

Stefan Gajic

Stefan Gajic

I have finished Faculty of Sport and Physical Education in 2017. From 2018 I have worked in a corporate world as a software developer and I have seen first hand what obstacles people who are physically inactive have. Now I am focused on fitness for people with sedentary lifestyle and senior citizens.

I have finished Faculty of Sport and Physical Education in 2017. From 2018 I have worked in a corporate world as a software developer and I have seen first hand what obstacles people who are physically inactive have. Now I am focused on fitness for p... Show more

Natalia Filvarova

Natalia Filvarova

Natalia Filvarova is a neuroscientist & UX researcher, currently at Google working on digital identity systems. She has previously led research efforts in brain imaging and understanding multisensory processing, as well as driving efforts for space food design and Alzheimer's diagnosis using sensory testing.
She is driven by giving a voice to those who need it most, and advancing multisensory and experiential designs that are inclusive at their core. Natalia has previously built startups, as well as founded education & communication non-profits. She is an Oxford and LMU neuroscience graduate, as well as an MBA holder.

Natalia Filvarova is a neuroscientist & UX researcher, currently at Google working on digital identity systems. She has previously led research efforts in brain imaging and understanding multisensory processing, as well as driving efforts for space f... Show more

Moeed Ayaz Butt

Moeed Ayaz Butt

I have successfully led multidisciplinary teams in the innovative technologies sector, spanning Metaverse, Digital Twin, 3D maps, IoT, and Web3 domains for 13 years.

Based in London, UK, I currently serve as an agile Technology Innovation, Strategy & Senior Delivery Manager in Accenture’s Metaverse Continuum Business Group. In this role, I collaborate with diverse software engineers, creatives, business analysts, and leaders. Together, we enhance competencies in Extended Reality, crafting impactful experiences for clients in enterprise, industrial, automotive, engineering, and smart city sectors.

My passion lies in leadership roles with significant potential, requiring unwavering dedication and a commitment to delivering top-notch software products.

Outside of work, I enjoy cycling, hitting the gym, and playing Dota 2 and Call of Duty.

I have successfully led multidisciplinary teams in the innovative technologies sector, spanning Metaverse, Digital Twin, 3D maps, IoT, and Web3 domains for 13 years. Based in London, UK, I currently serve as an agile Technology Innovation, Strateg... Show more

John Davis

John Davis

MSEE Johns Hopkins. BSEE/CPE NCSU.

MSEE Johns Hopkins. BSEE/CPE NCSU. Show more

Lani Gonzales

Lani Gonzales

Inspired to speak for those who could not speak for themselves, Lani became a lawyer at the age of 23. Although she built the picture-perfect life, Lani fought a silent battle with depression, anxiety, and chronic PTSD. She spent over 10 years in counseling, and Lani finally found true healing and unshakable inner peace by exploring the subconscious mind.
Lani returned to school and is now a clinical and quantum healing hypnotherapist. She also trained with gurus, shamans, and healers around the world to cultivate her gifts as an intuitive healer.
Breaking her silence and shattering the illusion of her picture-perfect life, Lani shared her healing journey in her first book, Rebirth of a Sage. Untethered from the trauma that once controlled her life, Lani learned to wield the love and light within and live a life of purpose. It is her mission to help others do the same.

Inspired to speak for those who could not speak for themselves, Lani became a lawyer at the age of 23. Although she built the picture-perfect life, Lani fought a silent battle with depression, anxiety, and chronic PTSD. She spent over 10 years in cou... Show more

Scott Wagner

Scott Wagner

In the late 1970s, Scott Wagner telnetted on the Arpanet using punch cards at the age of 12. Computers have been part of his life ever since. Propelled into IT by the desire to meet people from all over the world and kill them inside multiplayer first person 3D shooting games, he eventually found his way into cybersecurity as a specialty. He has worked in Financial, Power Generation, Industrial, Military and most recently Academic roles. Currently he lives in Floyd County Virginia on a small farm and is the IT Auditor for Radford University. Classical studies, particularly the Roman Republic and its Imperial incarnations have also been a life long pursuit.

In the late 1970s, Scott Wagner telnetted on the Arpanet using punch cards at the age of 12. Computers have been part of his life ever since. Propelled into IT by the desire to meet people from all over the world and kill them inside multiplayer fi... Show more

Vansh Jatana

Vansh Jatana

Vansh Jatana is a Data scientist, graduated from SRM Institute of Science and Technology, India in Computer Science major. He is amongst the top 15 in the world as Kaggle's Notebook Grandmaster. As an author at O'Reilly and Analytics Vidhya, Vansh has published articles on the plethora of data science topics. He is also recognized by NASA and worked as an intern in several multinational companies. His areas of interest are machine learning, natural language processing, and artificial intelligence.He love spending his free time playing table-tennis, designing posters and watching movies.

Vansh Jatana is a Data scientist, graduated from SRM Institute of Science and Technology, India in Computer Science major. He is amongst the top 15 in the world as Kaggle's Notebook Grandmaster. As an author at O'Reilly and Analytics Vidhya, Vansh ha... Show more

Predrag Pavlović

Predrag Pavlović

Predrag is the Regional Key Account Manager at NaviPartner. After a career as a Project Manager, decisive to put his skills to use in helping the digitalization of several companies, he has become a major influence in Central & East Europe as well as the Adriatic area. With the knowledge on economy mixed with IT his path is determined in helping companies grow digitally and ease their process in doing so.

Predrag is the Regional Key Account Manager at NaviPartner. After a career as a Project Manager, decisive to put his skills to use in helping the digitalization of several companies, he has become a major influence in Central & East Europe as well as... Show more

Aidan Morgan

Aidan Morgan

Aidan is passionate about building software that people love using, solving interesting problems, and playing with data in new and interesting ways. He is currently the Senior Director of Data and Insights at First Mode where he leads a team designing and delivering resilient, reliable decarbonisation solutions - starting at the source; heavy industry.

He is competitively ranked as one of the worst Highland Games competitors in Western Australia and he hates talking about himself in the third person.

Aidan is passionate about building software that people love using, solving interesting problems, and playing with data in new and interesting ways. He is currently the Senior Director of Data and Insights at First Mode where he leads a team designin... Show more

Phil Block

Phil Block

Phil Block has nearly 30 years of experience in the fitness industry, including celebrity and sports training. As a former university professor, researcher, gym owner, and entrepreneur, Block built a career in both academia and applied science. In addition, Block's military and law enforcement experience gives him a unique perspective. Block holds degrees in military science, nutrition, exercise science, and is completing a degree in Computer Science at Old Dominion University. Block is a talented international presenter who entertains fitness audiences across North America with his creativity and innovation.

Phil Block has nearly 30 years of experience in the fitness industry, including celebrity and sports training. As a former university professor, researcher, gym owner, and entrepreneur, Block built a career in both academia and applied science. In ... Show more

Alison Muir

Alison Muir

Alison leads the growing Research & Insights team for Amazon's Voice of Driver (VoD) program.

Our customers are the Flex drivers who deliver groceries and same-day packages across the US and worldwide. Alison leads the development and implementation of custom research projects that study every step in the driver journey. Her team listens wherever drivers speak and surface opportunities to improve their day-to-day experience in the last mile. Armed with anecdotes and data, her team partners with internal business teams to prioritize the most impactful actions that make Flex the gig of choice for over 800,000 Flex drivers worldwide.

Alison leads the growing Research & Insights team for Amazon's Voice of Driver (VoD) program. Our customers are the Flex drivers who deliver groceries and same-day packages across the US and worldwide. Alison leads the development and implementat... Show more

Elisa Bonkowski

Elisa Bonkowski

Elisa Bonkowski has worked with consulting firms in Texas, Oregon, and Illinois, and since 2003, is an engineer with Baxter & Woodman, Inc. in Crystal Lake, Illinois. She plans, designs, and obtains funding for various infrastructure projects.

Elisa Bonkowski has worked with consulting firms in Texas, Oregon, and Illinois, and since 2003, is an engineer with Baxter & Woodman, Inc. in Crystal Lake, Illinois. She plans, designs, and obtains funding for various infrastructure projects. Show more

José Rui Silva

José Rui Silva

With a PhD in Space Instrumentation, Jose Silva has a large passion for high tech having developed the detector arrays that will be used in NASA’s balloon mission GUSTO. In parallel he has pursued his interest for blockchain technologies since 2017, having witnessed key NFT infrastructure being born such as OpenSea and Decentraland. Nowadays he uses is blockchain experience in building new NFT based frameworks to be used in the art sector through Art2Act

With a PhD in Space Instrumentation, Jose Silva has a large passion for high tech having developed the detector arrays that will be used in NASA’s balloon mission GUSTO. In parallel he has pursued his interest for blockchain technologies since 2017, ... Show more

Massimo Bonucci

Massimo Bonucci

Oncologist, Service of Integrative Oncology S. Andrea Hospital - Rome; President on Association for Research on Integrative Oncology Therapies (ARTOI);member of international TasK Force SIO

Oncologist, Service of Integrative Oncology S. Andrea Hospital - Rome; President on Association for Research on Integrative Oncology Therapies (ARTOI);member of international TasK Force SIO Show more

Fraser Dear

Fraser Dear

Senior digital transformation leader, connecting business need with data insights. Understanding and crafting business systems for the needs of business through deep understanding of both people and process.

I bring a hybrid of analytical and creative processes together to generate concept, development, delivery and onboarding of technical business solutions.

I have extensive experience with Microsoft Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate and Power Virtual Agents), SAP ERP and CRM, Salesforce Sales & Service Cloud.

I am an experienced Senior Manager, Facilitator and Coach. Skilled in a wide range of different disciplines and sectors including Manufacturing, Service, IT, Customer Service and Marketing.

Senior digital transformation leader, connecting business need with data insights. Understanding and crafting business systems for the needs of business through deep understanding of both people and process. I bring a hybrid of analytical and cre... Show more

Don (Denny) DenUyl

Don (Denny) DenUyl

Electrical engineer and is a registered professional engineer with a career that has spanned many different industries including healthcare, aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, and process controls. When not programming or helping to build a team, Don can be found spending time with his family, waterskiing, scuba diving, boating or tinkering with IoT.

Electrical engineer and is a registered professional engineer with a career that has spanned many different industries including healthcare, aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, and process controls. When not programming or helping to build a team, ... Show more

Katie Hoolahan

Katie Hoolahan

With a background in Applied Sport & Exercise Science and Biomedical Engineering, Katie co-founded Virtually Healthy in 2018 to bring the use of gamified VR into the health and fitness industries. Her goal is to improve the quality of life for many by increasing engagement with exercise for health using gamified VR.

With a background in Applied Sport & Exercise Science and Biomedical Engineering, Katie co-founded Virtually Healthy in 2018 to bring the use of gamified VR into the health and fitness industries. Her goal is to improve the quality of life for many b... Show more

Richard Oliver

Richard Oliver

Richard is a US Army veteran and graduated from Arkansas Tech University in December 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems. He began working for Cerner as an Academy Business Analyst in January 2020. After completing the Analytics Academy, he moved into the Analytics Learning Lab to continue learning about data analytics. In June 2020, he landed on the Life Sciences Strategy team as a Data Analyst where he has focused on building analytical data sets for external clients. Beginning August, 2021, Richard will be working towards a Master's of Information Systems from the University of Arkansas

Richard is a US Army veteran and graduated from Arkansas Tech University in December 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems. He began working for Cerner as an Academy Business Analyst in January 2020. After completing the Analytics Ac... Show more

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