International visiting academics
Internationally renowned scholars visit Teesside
The international visiting academics scheme fosters an international community of scholars in areas related to the research taking place in our research institutes.
Professor Huibiao Zhu
Vice-Dean, Software Engineering Institute, East China Normal University, Shanghai
Host Dr Shengchao Qin, Digital Futures Institute
Date of visit: 23 April - 12 June 2012
Area of research expertise: Highly dependable systems; formal methods; formal semantics and its linking theory; process analysis and verification; process algebra.
Professor Zhu will develop ongoing collaborations on existing projects and will explore new research topics in the areas of semantic theories for complex programming models and modelling and reasoning about cyber-physical systems. As part of his visit Professor Zhu will deliver two research seminars to staff and students of the Digital Futures Institute.
More about Professor Huibiao Zhu
Dr. Ali Syed Arbab
Senior Scientist and Director, Cellular and Molecular Imaging Laboratory, Department of Radiology, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit
Dr. Mosharraf Sarker, Technology Futures Institute
Date of visit: 3 May - 12 May 2012
Area of research expertise: Cell biology; nuclear medicine
Dr. Arbab is an expert in imaging science and cell biology including stem cell biology. His particular research interests include anti-angiogenic and cell therapies as well as tracking of stem cells by in vivo imaging modalities following IV or local administration. The visit will develop ongoing collaborations with members of the Technology Futures Institute and explore new research topics and joint projects. As part of his visit Dr. Arbab will deliver a general lecture to staff and students and a MSC lecture and technical workshop.
