Dr, Agriculture Research Organization, Volcani, Israel
With a Ph.D. from Ben Gurion University in Environmental Sciences, Geoinformatics, and Urban Planning Sciences, specializing in agroecosystems in arid areas, I bring extensive expertise in spatial analyses using ArcGIS® and Python. My experience includes managing ecological projects and teaching roles at the Faculty of Agriculture, focusing on digital agriculture and soil enhancement practices. I’ve led research on satellite imaging and water irrigation systems, contributing significantly to environmental and agricultural sciences. Fluent in English and Hebrew, I’ve also conducted lectures internationally. Skilled in software like ArcGIS®, JMP®, and ImagJ®, I’m committed to advancing sustainable agriculture through innovative research and practical application.
I am distinguished by my extensive expertise in agroecology and environmental sciences, cultivated through a robust academic journey culminating in a Ph.D. from Ben Gurion University. My doctoral research delved into the evolution of agroecosystems in arid loess areas, highlighting my commitment to sustainable land management (doi:10.13140/RG.2.2.21802.98240). Complementing this, my M.Sc. in Agriculture focused on geostatistical methods and their impact on crop physiology, particularly in cherry tomatoes. 🍅
Professional Development 📚✨
My educational journey includes foundational degrees in Agriculture, specialized training in water management, organic breeding, and small ruminants. These have fortified my role as a leader in environmental projects, such as managing ecological processes using satellite imaging and guiding community-centered rehabilitation initiatives. 🌱
Technological Proficiency 🛠️🔍
I bring practical experience as a lecturer and project manager, fostering digital agriculture advancements and soil enhancement practices. Proficient in ArcGIS® and Python for spatial analysis, I’ve contributed significantly to agricultural research and educational initiatives worldwide. 🌍
Academic Impact 📊🎓
As a free lecturer and researcher, I advocate for sustainable practices and innovative solutions, leveraging technologies like GS+®, JMP®, and ImagJ®. Fluent in Hebrew and English, I am dedicated to bridging research with practical application, driving environmental stewardship and academic excellence. 🌱📈
Dr. at Navarrabiomed-Fundación Miguel Servet, Spain
Dr. Natalia López-Andrés (NLA) graduated in Biological Sciences at Universidad de Navarra (Spain). In 2006, she was awarded a PhD in Cardiovascular Research (University of Navarra, Spain). She has previously held a Postdoctoral position at the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences in the Centre for Applied Medical Research (Pamplona, 2006-2008) to study heart failure within a multidisciplinary group. In 2008, NLA joined the research unit U961 at the INSERM (Nancy, France) where she was relocated as Research Associate until 2013. She developed a vast expertise studying the mechanisms of action, diagnosis and therapeutics of cardiovascular stiffness-fibrosis and hypercoagulability.
Period: 2006 – 2008 Position: Post-doctoral Student Institution: Centro de Investigación Biomédica Aplicada
Academic Training 🎓
Degree: PhD in Cardiovascular Research University: University of Navarra Year: 2006
Degree: Bachelor in Biology, Option Biological Health University: University of Navarra Year: 2001
Curriculum Vitae Summary
Dr. Natalia López-Andrés (NLA) graduated in Biological Sciences at Universidad de Navarra, Spain. In 2006, she was awarded a PhD in Cardiovascular Research (University of Navarra, Spain). She previously held a Postdoctoral position at the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences in the Centre for Applied Medical Research (Pamplona, 2006-2008), focusing on heart failure within a multidisciplinary group.
In 2008, NLA joined the research unit U961 at INSERM (Nancy, France), where she served as a Research Associate until 2013. She developed vast expertise in studying the mechanisms of action, diagnosis, and therapeutics of cardiovascular stiffness-fibrosis and hypercoagulability.
In 2014, she received a competitive Research Fellowship ‘Miguel Servet’ from the ISCIII-Spanish Government. This fellowship allowed her to independently establish and lead a multidisciplinary Cardiovascular Translational Research Group at Navarrabiomed-FMS (Spain). Her primary research interest is the pathogenesis of heart valve disease (HVD), while expanding her expertise in myocardial remodeling underlying other forms of cardiovascular disease and chronic kidney disease. Over the past 10 years, NLA has become an internationally acknowledged expert studying the role of the Aldosterone/mineralocorticoid receptor (Aldo/MR) axis, galectin-3, and cardiotrophin-1 and its biotargets in valvular, myocardial, vascular, and renal fibrosis.
Publications
1. Sex‐dependent expression of galectin‐1, a cardioprotective β‐galactoside‐binding lectin, in human calcific aortic stenosis
3. Coagulation Profile: Alterations and Diagnostic Yield in Pediatric Acute Appendicitis. A Prospective Validation Study
Journal: Surgical Infections
Publication Date: 2023
4. Combined Dapagliflozine And Eplerenone Treatment Improve Cardiorenal Function In Rats With Chronic Kidney Disease
Journal: Hypertension
Publication Date: 2023
5. Correction to: Leucine-Rich Alpha-2-Glycoprotein as a non-invasive biomarker for pediatric acute appendicitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Journal: European Journal of Pediatrics
Publication Date: 2023
6. Correction: Diagnostic performance of serum pentraxin-3 in pediatric acute appendicitis: a prospective diagnostic validation study
Journal: Pediatric Surgery International
Publication Date: 2023
7. Diagnostic performance of calprotectin and APPY-1 test in pediatric acute appendicitis: a systematic review and a meta-analysis
Journal: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery
Publication Date: 2023
8. Diagnostic performance of serum pentraxin-3 in pediatric acute appendicitis: a prospective diagnostic validation study
Journal: Pediatric Surgery International
Publication Date: 2023
9. Flow cytometric characterization of cecal appendix lymphocyte subpopulations in children: a pilot study
Journal: Pediatric Surgery International
Publication Date: 2023
10. Heart valve diseases: from molecular mechanisms to clinical implications
Journal: Frontiers in Molecular Medicine
Publication Date: 2023
11. Influence of diabetes mellitus on the pathological profile of aortic stenosis: a sex-based approach
Faculty of Mathematics, Grand Canyon University Spring 2024 – Present Mathematics and Engineering
Faculty of Biostatistics, University of Missouri-St. Louis Spring 2024 Department of Biology
Research Associate, University of Wisconsin-Madison Aug 2022 – Aug 2023 Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics, School of Medicine and Public Health
Post-Doctoral Scholar | Research Scientist, Florida State University Aug 2021 – Aug 2022 Aero-Propulsion, Mechatronics and Energy Center AME (FAMU | FSU) Department of Mechanical Engineering
PhD, Kansas State University, Applied Mathematics 2017 – Aug 2021 Institute of Computational Comparative Medicine (ICCM) 2017 – 2020 Department of Anatomy and Physiology (A&P), Graduate Research Assistant Department of Mathematics, Graduate Teaching Assistant 2020 – 2021 Dissertation Title: Mathematical modeling with applications in biological systems, physiology, and neuroscience
MS, Isfahan University of Technology, Applied Mathematics 2011 – 2013 Differential Equations and Dynamical Systems
Research Experience
Brain Segmentation, ROI analysis and Kinetic modeling / PET/CT & PET/MR Registration and Normalization. Computational Anatomy (CA) and Shape Analysis (SA). Optimal Transport and Smoothed Statistical Distance / Smoothing irregularity in high dimension via convolution with a Gaussian and Wasserstein kernel. Bayesian and Gaussian Regression Analysis for noisy and sparse data. Computational neuroscience / Neural bursting, spiking, studying neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer disease (AD), Parkinson disease (PD), Huntington’s disease (HD), amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) through fMRI image, brain signals. Multiscale modeling / Homogenization in biomechanics. Uncertainty quantification and sensitivity analysis. Fractal geometry theory and fractional order systems.
Funded Grants and In-Progress Proposals
Running head: “Application of topological and computational methods in analyzing Neural Systems”. Research Proposal: “Innovative Approaches to Science and Engineering Research on Brain Function” in Progress. Johnson Cancer Research Center (JCRC) Grant Award, $6,371 2020. Running head: Effectiveness of Online Teaching Model in Progress. Research Proposal: Evaluating the Effectiveness of MATH-K-STATE-Online teaching program Compare to Traditional Classroom Instruction
Nationally Recognized Awards for Excellence
NSF-supported project Award, contributing significantly to the following NSF-supported project: Topology, Partial Differential Equations, and Applications to Network Security and Biology 2020
Honors, Awards, and Scholarships
“International Academic Achievements and Awards” under the category of “Excellence in Research” 2024. National Science Foundation (NSF) Grant Award, AMS 2024. National Science Foundation (NSF) Grant Award, AWM 2023. National Science Foundation (NSF) Travel Grant, AIMS 2023. International Research Awards on Mechanics of Functional Materials and Structures, “Best Researcher Award” 2023. International Research Awards on Mathematics and Optimization Methods, “Best Researcher Award”, MATHEMATICS 2023. International Research Award, “Women Researcher Award”, Netherlands 2023. Selected as “Distinguished speaker” for the 3rd International Conference on Future of Preventive Medicine and Public Health 2023
Fellowships, Teaching, Advising, and Mentoring Program
From 2022 to 2023, I participated in the Teaching, Advising, and Mentoring program at the Entheon Institute. In 2022, I continued my involvement in a similar capacity at the JEI Learning Center of Coppell in Coppell, Texas. During the summer of 2021, I was part of the Summer Mentoring Program at the UFM Community Learning Center, where I mentored students at Manhattan High School.
Additionally, from 2020 to 2021, I was awarded the Science Communication Fellowship, working with the Sunset Zoo in Manhattan, Kansas. My efforts extended to Zoo Sprouts and Science MHK, both accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). I also collaborated with the Kansas Science Communication Initiative (KSCI) and the Kansas Association for Conservation and Environmental Education (KACEE).
Publications
Biomimetic natural killer membrane camouflaged polymeric nanoparticle for targeted bioimaging
A Pitchaimani, TDT Nguyen, R Marasini, A Eliyapura, T Azizi, …
Advanced Functional Materials 29 (4), 1806817
Modeling gold nanoparticle biodistribution after arterial infusion into perfused tissue: Effects of surface coating, size and protein corona
JE Riviere, M Jaberi-Douraki, J Lillich, T Azizi, H Joo, K Choi, R Thakkar, …
Nanotoxicology 12 (10), 1093-1112
On the fractal geometry of gait dynamics in different neuro-degenerative diseases
T Azizi
Physics in Medicine 14, 100050
Chaos synchronization in discrete-time dynamical systems with application in population dynamics
T Azizi, G Kerr
Journal of Applied Mathematics and Physics 8 (03), 406
Measuring fractal dynamics of FECG signals to determine the complexity of fetal heart rate
T Azizi
Chaos, Solitons & Fractals: X 9, 100083
Synchronized cycles of generalized Nicholson-Bailey model
T Azizi, G Kerr
American Journal of Computational Mathematics 10 (01), 147
Global sensitivity analysis in physiological systems
T Azizi, R Mugabi
Applied Mathematics 11 (3), 119-136
Dynamics of a discrete-time plant-herbivore model
T Azizi
Caspian Journal of Mathematical Sciences (CJMS) 4 (2), 241-256
On the fractal geometry of different heart rhythms
T Azizi
Chaos, Solitons & Fractals: X 9, 100085
The Fractal Nature of Drought: Power Laws and Fractal Complexity of Arizona Drought
S Azizi, T Azizi
European Journal of Mathematical Analysis 2
Mathematical modeling with applications in biological systems, physiology, and neuroscience
T Azizi
Kansas State University
Mathematical Modeling of Stress Using Fractal Geometry; The Power Laws and Fractal Complexity of Stress
Education, Research, and Work Experience
Research Experience
Funded Grants and In-Progress Proposals
Nationally Recognized Awards for Excellence
Honors, Awards, and Scholarships