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Elham KazemiView profile

Professor

• Mathematics Education
• Teacher Education
• Educational Equity
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Elham Kazemi is a Professor of Mathematics Education at the University of Washington’s College of Education, holding the Geda and Phil Condit Endowed Chair. She specializes in elementary teacher education, instructional leadership, and equity-focused mathematics pedagogy. Her research emphasizes professional learning communities, student-centered classroom practices, and disrupting inequities in education. Education: PhD in Mathematics Education, UCLA (1999) MA in Educational Psychology, UCLA (1997) BS in Psychology (Elementary Teaching Certificate), Duke University (1992) Research Interests: Kazemi’s work focuses on equitable mathematics instruction, teacher learning, and leadership development. She designs school-wide professional development models (e.g., Math Labs) and studies classroom discourse, student disciplinary identities, and organizational learning. Key projects include the Labs Project (funded by JSMF) and RMLL (NSF-funded leader learning). Publications & Grants: Over 40 peer-reviewed articles, including work in American Educational Research Journal and Journal of Teacher Education . Co-authored influential books like Choral Counting and Counting Collections and Intentional Talk . Recipient of $5.4M+ in grants from NSF, McDonnell Foundation, and others for projects on teacher leadership and equitable instruction. Awards: 2022 AERA Open Article of the Year 2019 Outstanding Faculty Award for Educational Equity 2015 Geda & Phil Condit Professorship Advising & Leadership: Kazemi co-leads initiatives like the Leading Towards Racially Just Mathematics Instruction partnership. She has supervised numerous graduate students and collaborates with schools to implement equity-driven practices. Labs & Teams: Her work includes the Labs Project (designing Learning Labs for mathematics/literacy discussions) and the Mathematics Education Project (MEP), fostering statewide collaboration among educators.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Natural Language Processing
• Multimodal Reasoning
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Graham Neubig is an Associate Professor at the Language Technologies Institute (LTI) within Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). His research focuses on advancing artificial intelligence, particularly in natural language processing (NLP), multimodal reasoning, and large language models (LLMs). He explores topics such as AI safety, generative AI, and human-AI interaction, with an emphasis on practical applications like machine translation and web-agent systems. His work often involves developing frameworks for evaluating AI systems, such as OpenAgentSafety and BehaviorBox, which assess real-world agent performance and model behavior. Neubig's research also delves into improving LLM capabilities through reasoning analysis, hallucination detection (e.g., ZINA), and culturally aware systems (e.g., CAIRe). He has contributed to open-source projects like Pangea (a multilingual LLM) and frameworks such as Cmulab for model deployment. His recent work addresses challenges in agentic tasks, self-improving agents (Skillweaver), and benchmarking across domains like visual reasoning (VisualPuzzles) and software engineering. Notable achievements include advancing evaluation methodologies for LLMs, developing tools for ethical AI, and creating benchmark suites that test systems under realistic conditions. His lab collaborates on projects like the BrowserGym ecosystem and OpenHands platform, which aim to standardize web-agent research and AI-driven software development. Neubig's contributions span theoretical advancements and practical implementations, bridging the gap between cutting-edge research and real-world applications. He advises students such as Apurva Gandhi and actively publishes in top venues, addressing topics from instruction-following improvements to the societal impacts of AI. His work frequently emphasizes the importance of transparency, controllability, and cultural awareness in AI systems.

Jadranka Kolenović-ĐapoView profile

Professor

• Psychology
• Personality Traits
• Social Interactions
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Jadranka Kolenović-Đapo is a Professor at the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Sarajevo, where she serves as Vice Dean for Teaching, Education, and Student Affairs. Her research spans personality psychology, social interactions, and cognitive reasoning, with a focus on adolescents and athletes. She has contributed extensively to understanding self-esteem development, humor styles, and psychosocial adjustment in post-conflict societies. Current position: Vice Dean for Teaching, Education, and Student Affairs Institution: Faculty of Philosophy, University of Sarajevo Main research areas: Personality traits, cognitive reasoning, self-efficacy, humor studies Her recent publications highlight the interplay between personality dimensions (e.g., the Dark Triad) and behavioral outcomes, including workplace stress and social interactions. She has validated multiple psychological scales for assessing competencies in sports and self-esteem metrics in youth populations. Key trends in her work include analyzing linguistic violence, imagined contact theory, and psychosocial resilience in clinical and educational contexts. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges psychology, linguistics, and sports science.

• Personnel Selection
• Impression Management Tactics
• Faking in Job Interviews
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Nicolas Roulin is an Associate Professor of Industrial/Organizational (I/O) Psychology at Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, Canada. He holds a PhD in Work and Organizational Psychology from the University of Neuchâtel, Switzerland, and previously served as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Lausanne and an Assistant Professor at the University of Manitoba. His research focuses on personnel selection, including impression management tactics, faking detection, employment discrimination, and innovative selection tools like social media and asynchronous video interviews. Education: Ph.D. in Work and Organizational Psychology, University of Neuchâtel M.Sc. and B.Sc. in Management, University of Lausanne Research interests include applicant behavior during selection processes, cross-cultural interview practices, and the integration of new technologies in recruitment. Key projects include studies funded by SSHRC (e.g., on asynchronous video interviews and cultural impression management). Awards: SIOP Fellow. Editorial roles include Associate Editor for the International Journal of Selection and Assessment (IJSA) and contributions to Personnel Psychology . He has authored/co-authored influential works like The Psychology of Job Interviews and the 8th edition of Recruitment and Selection in Canada . Consulting work includes advising multinational assessment firms and Canadian consulting companies. He actively supervises graduate students and teaches courses on staffing, assessment, and HR management.

• Malware Analysis
• Threat Intelligence
• Vulnerability Management
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Afsah Anwar is a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of New Mexico (UNM), Albuquerque, leading the Beyond Defense Lab focused on Internet security, malicious activity analysis, and incident response frameworks. Her work bridges technical cybersecurity research with societal impact assessment. Her research spans Malware Analysis, Threat Intelligence, and Vulnerability Management, with specialized expertise in Machine Learning-based defenses for IoT/mobile platforms, Internet censorship measurement, space security, and web fraud detection. The lab emphasizes real-world applicability through tools that address concept drift in malware detection and robustness against adversarial attacks. Analysis of her 2020-2025 publications reveals dominant themes: IoT malware robustness under adversarial conditions (40% of output), Internet measurement studies including censorship and routing security (30%), and vulnerability database refinement (15%). Key methodologies integrate graph-based analysis, time-series measurement, and multimodal LLMs for interpretable security reasoning. Scientific Awards: Best Paper Award at WISE 2024 Research Grants: NSF SaTC Medium grant (August 2025) on VPN security with Roya Ensafi (UMich) and Jed Crandall (ASU) Advising: PhD Students: Enrique Sobrados (Mobile Security), Ramsha Anwar (Mobile Security/Privacy), Dheeman Saha (Censorship/Internet Measurement; co-advised) Master's: Jack Vanlyssel (NSF SFS Scholar, Space Security), Muhammad Danish (Web Security; CRA Outstanding Undergraduate) Undergraduate: Muneeb Ahmad (AI/Cybersecurity) Mentorship: Weekly CTF events, Sandia National Labs collaborations (Ross, Doakes, Hassan), and dedicated support for students from Bihar, India The Beyond Defense Lab operates from Farris Engineering Center #2150, hosting industry experts (e.g., Meta's Dr. Abusnaina, X's Dr. Saad) and developing healthcare security frameworks with Dr. Sazzadur Rahman. Current projects include Russian censorship analysis using time-series methods and multimodal LLMs for vulnerability reasoning (LLaVul).

Amy G FroelichView profile

Associate Professor

• Statistics Education
• Psychometrics
• Educational Assessment
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Amy G Froelich serves as Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Statistics at Iowa State University, where she has taught over 3,000 students since joining in 2000. Her academic leadership includes curriculum development for undergraduate statistics programs and oversight of degree requirements. Ph.D. in Statistics, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (2000) B.S. in Secondary Mathematics Education, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (1994) Dr. Froelich specializes in statistics education, psychometrics, and educational assessment with particular expertise in categorical data analysis and probability instruction. Her research develops innovative teaching methodologies for introductory statistics courses and focuses on training future secondary mathematics teachers through specialized curriculum design. She investigates how electronic assessments and resampling techniques enhance student learning outcomes in statistical reasoning. Her publication record (2008-2018) demonstrates consistent contributions to statistics pedagogy, emphasizing practical classroom applications, assessment design, and teacher preparation. Key themes include the development of engaging activities (e.g., M&M's weight analysis, iPod randomness testing), psychometric methods for educational measurement, and curriculum reforms for mathematics educators. Waller Education Award from the American Statistical Association (2010) Multiple teaching and advising awards at Iowa State University Dr. Froelich has secured significant research funding from the National Science Foundation, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and U.S. Department of Education to support her statistics education initiatives. As Director of Undergraduate Studies since 2018, she mentors students through curriculum development projects and advises on academic pathways in statistics. Her co-authorship of Business Statistics and Analytics in Practice (9th ed., 2019) extends her impact to textbook development.

• Music Education
• Informal Education
• Jazz Pedagogy
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Professor Andrzej Białkowski is a faculty member at the Faculty of Arts , Maria Curie-Skłodowska University (UMCS), Department of Music Education and Instrumental Pedagogy, with a career spanning over 30 years at UMCS since 1985. His research focuses on psychosocial dimensions of music education, informal learning environments (particularly jazz pedagogy), and research methodology in music education. Employment history: Institute of Music, UMCS (1985-present) Current role: Professor and Chair of Music Education and Instrumental Pedagogy Leadership: President of the Polish Association for Music Education and Animation Research trends in his publications reveal a consistent focus on: Educational reform and contemporary challenges in music teaching Integration of technology and new media in pedagogical practices Development of musical aptitude testing (e.g., Wing Music Intelligence Test, Gordon PMMA) Interdisciplinary approaches combining musicology, psychology, and sociology Cultural policy and institutional frameworks for music education Empirical validation of teaching programs

• Forensic Psychiatry
• Psychiatric Disorders
• Criminal Behavior Analysis
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Thomas Nilsson is an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry, University of Gothenburg. His work focuses on forensic psychiatry, mental health law, and the intersection of personality disorders with criminal behavior. He is affiliated with the Sahlgrenska Academy and has conducted extensive research on forensic mental health services, risk assessment methodologies, and neurodevelopmental conditions like ADHD and autism spectrum disorders. Key areas of research include: Psychopathy and violent offender profiling Forensic psychiatric care interventions (e.g., physical exercise programs) Gender differences in violent offending Clinical assessment of severe mental disorders in legal contexts Comorbidity patterns in neurodevelopmental disorders His recent work analyzes risk assessment practices, the impact of mental disorders on criminal behavior, and the efficacy of therapeutic interventions in forensic settings. He has collaborated on nationwide studies about Swedish forensic psychiatric care and contributed to longitudinal follow-up studies of offenders' recidivism rates. Notable contributions include: Development of screening tools for neurodevelopmental disorders Analysis of legal-ethical dilemmas in forensic decision-making Investigations into the role of personality traits in treatment adherence and criminal behavior Historical analyses of forensic psychiatric practices Nilsson's research emphasizes evidence-based practices in forensic psychiatry and the translation of clinical findings into policy and care frameworks.

Sydney L. ReichinView profile

Assistant Professor

• Workplace Deviance
• Personality Psychology
• Implicit Motives
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Sydney L. Reichin is an Assistant Professor in the Industrial/Organizational Psychology program at North Carolina State University, directing the Squid Lab. She holds a Ph.D. from Penn State University (2024), an M.A. from Middle Tennessee State University (2018), and a B.A. from Quinnipiac University (2015). Her research focuses on workplace deviance, personality assessment, and security studies, with emphasis on implicit motives like aggression and threats to soft targets. Recent work explores security culture, vulnerability assessments, and targeted violence mitigation. Publications highlight themes in threat assessment measurement, pandemic-era behavioral distortions, and psychometric testing challenges. While no awards are listed, her work emphasizes practical applications in security policy and organizational safety. Reichin’s Squid Lab likely supports research on aggression prediction and security innovations. Her CV indicates active engagement with grant programs (e.g., TVTP Grant evaluations) and collaborative projects in law enforcement and security sectors.

Colin SanctuaryView profile

Lecturer

• Strength and Conditioning
• Applied Sports Science
• Sport Performance
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Dr Colin Sanctuary is a Lecturer in the School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy at the University of Newcastle, specializing in Exercise and Sport Science. He transitioned from a 20+ year career in professional sports (e.g., cricket, soccer, rugby league) to academia, leveraging his extensive industry networks to bridge academic research with community and industry engagement. His roles include leading Work Integrated Learning programs and collaborating with organizations like the Newcastle Knights, Central Coast Mariners, and Cricket NSW. Education: PhD (University of Leeds, UK), BA (Honours) in Physical Education and Sport (University of Leeds, UK). Research Interests: Sport performance pathways, movement competency assessment (e.g., Best Start tool), applied sports science, interdisciplinary collaboration, and youth athlete development. His work focuses on foundational movement skills in primary education, integrating numeracy/literacy with physical activity. Grants & Collaborations: Secured $126,116 in grants, including projects on NRLW player development and accelerating the Best Start program via CSIRO’s On-Prime initiative. Collaborates with national/international bodies like FIFA and the Tongan Dept of Education. Key Projects: Co-developed the Best Start Assessment Tool for foundational movement skills, Indigenous Maths in Motion, and Maths with the Mariners programs. Supervises three PhD candidates linked to the Newcastle Knights. Teaching Focus: Emphasizes transferable skills and work-integrated learning, designing curricula that prepare students for sport, education, and health sectors.

Ercan MASALView profile

Associate Professor

• Mathematics Education
• Teacher Education
• Problem Solving in Mathematics
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ercan MASAL is a faculty member in the Department of Mathematics and Science Education at Sakarya University, Faculty of Education . His research focuses on mathematics education, particularly on students' attitudes, problem-solving skills, teacher efficacy, and the use of origami in teaching mathematics. University: Sakarya University School: Faculty of Education Department: Department of Mathematics and Science Education Email: emasal@sakarya.edu.tr His research interests include mathematics education, teacher training, problem solving, mathematical beliefs, psychometrics, and origami-based instruction . He has conducted extensive work on scale adaptation (e.g., Fennema-Sherman, MESSi) and the affective aspects of learning mathematics. The recent articles highlight a strong trend in educational psychology and psychometrics , with a focus on chronotypes, sleep patterns, motivation, and academic achievement . Another major theme is the adaptation and validation of educational scales in Turkish culture , particularly in mathematics education. A consistent line of research explores origami as a pedagogical tool in geometry and spatial reasoning. Earlier works delve into pure mathematics , specifically lattice and module theory. Scientific Awards: No specific awards mentioned in the text. Advising and Grants: He has supervised master's theses, such as those by Gülay Ağacı. He has led and participated in multiple research projects, including studies on primary mathematics teachers' professional competencies and circadian rhythms' impact on student performance. He has also served on editorial boards and conference scientific committees. Labs and Teams: While no formal lab is mentioned, he collaborates extensively with researchers like Melek Masal, Mithat Takunyacı, Özkan Ergene, and others in projects related to mathematics education and psychometrics.

Hyun KangView profile

Professor

• Nuclear Engineering
• Risk Assessment
• Safety-Critical Systems
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Dr. Hyun Kang is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Nuclear Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI). He leads the Nuclear Plant Reliability and Information lab and chairs the Nuclear Safety Review Board (since 2019) and the Human Factors and I&C division of the American Nuclear Society (2023-2024). Previously, he was an Associate Professor at KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) and taught at Khalifa University in the UAE (2011-2012). His research focuses on risk assessment of safety-critical systems, intrinsically safe nuclear power designs, and advanced methods for probabilistic risk assessment (PRA), including dynamic frameworks and digital system reliability. Dr. Kang holds a Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering from KAIST (1999) and has authored over 100 peer-reviewed journal articles and 200 conference presentations. Education: Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering, KAIST, 1999 Research Interests: Innovations in risk assessment methodologies, nuclear safety systems, software reliability for digital instrumentation, accident tolerant fuels, and emergency procedure design. His work emphasizes integrating artificial intelligence, stochastic modeling, and system-level analysis for enhanced nuclear safety and decision-making. Key Contributions: Developed exhaustive testing frameworks for nuclear safety software, dynamic PRA-based risk quantification tools, and mitigation strategies for extended station blackout scenarios. His research bridges theoretical advancements (e.g., Markov decision processes) with practical applications in plant design and emergency response. Labs/Teams: Leads the Nuclear Plant Reliability and Information lab at RPI, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to nuclear safety challenges.

Matthew Sherman BrownView profile

Professor

• Medical Imaging
• Artificial Intelligence in Radiology
• Quantitative CT Analysis
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Matthew Sherman Brown is a Professor in the Department of Radiological Sciences at the David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA . His work bridges medical imaging , artificial intelligence , and clinical translation to advance diagnostic and therapeutic strategies in pulmonary diseases, oncology , and radiology . Research Focus : Quantitative CT analysis for lung diseases (e.g., IPF, emphysema), AI-driven medical imaging, image harmonization, and radiomics. Grants : NIH R01HL153964 (COPD treatment planning), NIH U01CA181156 (CT response assessment), and NIH R01CA088973 (lung cancer screening). Recent publications highlight his leadership in integrating deep learning and domain knowledge to develop tools like SimpleMind for explainable AI and CT-Norm for image harmonization. His work on quantitative fissure integrity scores and lung fibrosis progression models has transformed treatment planning in pulmonary conditions. Clinical Impact : Key contributions to AI adoption in radiology workflows, improving emphysema valve response prediction, and standardizing CT protocols for reproducibility.

• Physiotherapy
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Mental Health
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Tine Van Damme is a Lecturer at the Faculty of Human Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences , KU Leuven , affiliated with the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and the Research Group Adapted Movement Activities and Psychomotor Rehabilitation . She is a member of the LC&Y - KU Leuven Institute for Child and Youth , as well as the Faculty Council FaBeR and Departmental Council for Rehabilitation Sciences . Research Focus: Her work centers on physiotherapy interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorder , mental health , and chronic pain management . She explores the diagnostic utility of screening tools (e.g., GAD-2, PHQ-2) for anxiety and depression in physiotherapy settings. Projects: She leads initiatives like Promoting Emotional and Autonomic Control Through Guided Breathing Exercises for Young Adults with Autism (PEACE – A Study) and Co-creation of Movement as Innovative Therapy for Adolescents with Mental Disorders , with grants spanning 2019–2027. Teaching: Contributes to courses such as Psychomotor Development , Evidence-Based Clinical Reasoning , and Rehabilitation in Mental Health Care .

• Positive Psychology
• Mental Health and Well-being
• Goal-Setting Theory
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Dr. Christian Ehrlich is a Reader in Organisational Behaviour at the Oxford Brookes Business School, focusing on goal-setting theory, mental health, and well-being. He holds a PhD, MSc, and PGCert in relevant fields. His research centers on the Goal-Striving Reasons Framework, an innovative model he developed, which examines how motivations behind goals influence well-being and workplace performance. He has pioneered the Happiness through Goal-Setting Training and an AI-based Digital Well-Being Coach, aiming to enhance life quality and mental health. Education: PhD MSc PGCert Research Interests: Dr. Ehrlich’s work spans Positive Psychology, mental health interventions, AI-driven well-being solutions, and sustainable consumption. His frameworks have demonstrated impacts on reducing plastic waste and improving workplace well-being. He has secured significant grants, including from Innovate UK and Oxford Brookes University, totaling over £250,000. Grants & Awards: Research Excellence Award (Oxford Brookes University, 2017) Innovate UK Grants (e.g., £212k for Digital Well-Being Coach) Advising & Teams: Supervised 6 successful PhD/Professional Doctorate completions. Affiliated with the International Centre for Coaching and Mentoring Studies and the Centre for Business, Society and Global Challenges. Active in developing interdisciplinary projects like the Mind Tutor AI application. Labs/Teams: Leads initiatives in digital well-being, coaching, and sustainable behavior change, collaborating with industry partners to bridge research and practical applications.