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• Public Health
• Pediatrics
• Telehealth
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Daniel Johnson is a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago Medicine , specializing in pediatric infectious diseases and public health. He serves as Vice Chair for Clinical Services and Section Chief for Pediatric Infectious Diseases, with clinical practice at multiple hospitals including Comer Children’s Hospital and Advocate Oak Lawn Children’s Hospital. His career focuses on improving healthcare access for underserved populations through asset-based community engagement and the ECHO-Chicago telehealth program , which trains primary care providers in managing chronic complex conditions. Board-certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Infectious Diseases Active faculty since 2007, previously Chair of Pediatrics at Mount Sinai Health System (1999-2007) Developed ECHO-Chicago to enhance community healthcare capacity via videoconferencing Research Interests include telehealth, urban public health, infectious disease management, and community-based participatory research. His work emphasizes capacity building, chronic disease management, and health equity. Publications span behavioral health integration, geriatric primary care training, epidemiology of viral outbreaks (e.g., Enterovirus D68), hypertension management in underserved communities, and asthma interventions. Key trends involve telehealth education , urban health data , and infectious disease prevention . Scientific Awards include multiple Top Pediatrician and Top Doctors recognitions (1993-2016), the ECHO Excellence Award (2023), Faculty Senior Scholar (2023), and the Senior Distinguished Faculty Award for Advocacy and Community Service (2013, 2024). He also received honors for teaching, leadership, and health vision (e.g., Health Visionary Award , 2015). Dr. Johnson has taught extensively, authored over 100 publications, and served on boards like Brightpoint (formerly Children’s Home & Aid). He is a native Chicagoan with clinical and research affiliations spanning urban hospitals and community health centers.

Charlotte BruckermannView profile

Researcher

• Economic Anthropology
• Environmental Policy
• Social Reproduction
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Dr. Charlotte Bruckermann is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Bergen (Department of Social Anthropology) and affiliated with the University of Cologne (Institute of Ethnology). Her work bridges economic anthropology and environmental policy, focusing on China's ecological transformation under its 'Ecological Civilization' agenda. Research explores carbon markets, financialization, and rural-urban inequality Previously affiliated with LSE, Humboldt University, University of Basel, and Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology Research interests include: Ecological Civilization in China Carbon market governance Social reproduction in rural contexts State-corporate dispossession Digital environmentalism Publications highlight trends in: Carbon market valuation mechanisms Intersections of kinship and environmental policy Technological solutions for ecological crises Rural resistance to state accumulation Financialization of ecological resources

Herbert MuyindaView profile

Senior Lecturer

• HIV/AIDS
• Mental Health
• Disability Studies
• +2 more

Herbert Muyinda serves as Senior Lecturer and Head of the Child Health and Development Centre at Makerere University's College of Health Sciences (School of Medicine), Kampala, focusing on bio-behavioral sciences with vulnerable populations in post-conflict Northern Uganda. His research centers on HIV prevention and lifelong care, mental health disorders (depression, PTSD, suicidal ideation), disability studies, and early childhood development. He develops culturally-safe, strengths-based, trauma-informed, and technology-enhanced (CSTT) interventions to address health challenges among marginalized groups in resource-limited settings. Publications from 2010-2016 investigate public health issues in Northern Uganda, with recurring themes of HIV vulnerabilities, mental health, disability, and child health systems. His work employs mixed-methods approaches combining qualitative insights with epidemiological data to inform health policy. No scientific awards were documented in the provided text. Muyinda has directed projects including 'Inscriptions of body prostheses' (examining cultural dimensions of assistive devices) and a curriculum development initiative for open-access African science case studies. As Head of the Child Health and Development Centre, he leads a multi-disciplinary team engaged in research, teaching, and community outreach targeting child health in rural Ugandan areas.

Mildred WarnerView profile

Professor

• Local Government Restructuring
• Child- and Age-Friendly Urban Planning
• Environmental Sustainability
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Mildred Warner is a Professor in the Department of City and Regional Planning at Cornell University's College of Architecture, Art, and Planning. She also holds a professorship in the Department of Global Development and serves as Director of both the Polson Institute for Global Development and the Local Government Restructuring Lab. Her work focuses on restructuring local government services, planning for child- and age-friendly cities, and promoting environmental sustainability at the local level. Warner received her B.A. in history from Oberlin College and her M.S. in agricultural economics and Ph.D. in development sociology from Cornell University. Her educational background bridges historical analysis, agricultural economics, and sociological approaches to development, providing a strong foundation for her interdisciplinary research. As an international expert, Warner's research spans multiple domains including local government restructuring, fiscal stress, infrastructure planning, water management, and rural development. Her work on Latin America focuses on infrastructure, water, local fiscal stress, sustainability, and rural development. She has pioneered approaches to gender- and age-based planning, examining how communities can better meet the needs of both families with children and seniors wanting to age in place. Her research on sustainability explores how local governments can take leadership roles in promoting sustainable development beyond major cities. Warner's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on the intersection of public policy, urban planning, and social equity. Her work examines how local governments respond to crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, with particular attention to water affordability, public health interventions, and social safety nets. She has made significant contributions to understanding privatization and remunicipalization trends in municipal services, as well as the dynamics of age-friendly city planning across different cultural contexts. Her notable research grants include: "Rivers, Rights and the Ecosystem of Urban Life," Global Strategic Collaboration Award, 2024 "School Based Health Centers — An approach to address health disparities among rural youth," National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities of the National Institutes of Health, 2023–2028 "Aging in Ecuador: Challenges for community planning," Global Strategic Collaboration Award, 2022–2024 "Rural Population Change and Adaptation in the Context of Health, Economic, and Environmental Shocks and Stressors," USDA Hatch Multistate Project, 2022–2025 "Universal Broadband Access: The Role of States and Localities," The Pew Charitable Trusts, 2022–2024 "Local Government, Inequality and Rural Wellbeing" USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, 2021–2025 Warner works closely with local governments, planners, policy analysts, economic developers, and union leaders both in the U.S. and abroad. She has authored more than 200 journal articles, book chapters, and professional reports. Her teaching includes courses on devolution, privatization, new public management, economic and community development, and PhD research design. She directs the Local Government Restructuring Lab, which profiles current research on how communities address challenges related to aging populations, families with young children, and sustainable development. Her "Planning Across Generations" project specifically addresses how communities can benefit from planning to meet the needs of both families with children and the aging population.

• Education
• Community Education
• Arts Integration
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Miriam Roth Douglas serves as Professor of Education and Community Education Director at West Liberty University's College of Education & Human Performance. With a Ph.D. in Curriculum, Literacy, and Cultural Studies from West Virginia University, she bridges German academic training and Appalachian educational contexts through interdisciplinary research and community engagement initiatives. Education: Ph.D. in Education/Curriculum, Literacy, and Cultural Studies, West Virginia University M.A. in Foreign Languages, West Virginia University M.A. in Elementary Education/Art Education, University of Bamberg (Germany) B.A. in Elementary Education/Art Education, University of Bamberg (Germany) Research Focus: Dr. Douglas pioneers arts-integrated curriculum development in rural Appalachian schools while exploring phenomenological approaches to understanding educational experiences. Her work connects cultural studies (particularly German folklore and fairy tales) with community education frameworks, emphasizing how non-formal learning spaces foster social reconnection. She investigates the Reggio Emilia approach's applicability across diverse educational settings and examines arts-based interventions for adolescent self-concept development. Publication Trends: Her 2010-2014 publications reveal three interconnected trajectories: (1) Arts integration in rural education demonstrating measurable impacts on student engagement, (2) Cultural studies analyses linking German folklore to contemporary pedagogy, and (3) Methodological innovations using phenomenology to explore beauty perceptions and community learning. These strands collectively address educational equity through culturally responsive, arts-centered approaches. Scientific Awards: Fulbright Scholar (International Educational Exchange Program) Professional Contributions: As Community Education Director, Dr. Douglas develops programs connecting campus resources with regional needs. Her Fulbright experience informs international exchange initiatives, while her work with the Office for Diversity & Global Initiatives demonstrates commitment to inclusive education. Though specific grants aren't detailed, her conference presentations at AERA and ACEI indicate sustained research funding for arts-integration studies. Academic Context: Teaching graduate courses like SCFD 782: Nature of Inquiry, she cultivates methodological rigor while directing community education partnerships that extend the university's impact beyond campus boundaries.

Alison PhinneyView profile

Professor

• Dementia Care
• Aging and Elder Care
• Community Inclusion for People with Dementia
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Alison Phinney is a Professor and Associate Director of Faculty Development at the School of Nursing within the Faculty of Applied Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC), where she maintains an active research program focused on dementia care and community inclusion. Her work bridges academic scholarship with practical community engagement to transform societal approaches to aging. Her research centers on participatory action methodologies that prioritize lived experience of people with dementia, exploring dementia-friendly urban planning, digital community building, and cultural dimensions of aging (notably Ikigai among Japanese Canadians). She employs narrative and arts-based approaches to investigate oral health impacts on elder well-being, stigma reduction in healthcare, and pandemic-related disruptions to long-term care. Her signature projects—including DemSCAPE for dementia-inclusive streets and the Zeitgeist intergenerational storytelling initiative—emphasize co-design with marginalized communities to develop practical toolkits like 'Flipping Stigma on its Ear'. Analysis of her 2023-2025 publications reveals three converging trends: (1) Digital innovation for connection through apps like 'WhatMatters' and virtual communities, (2) Critical examination of urban infrastructure's role in dementia inclusion via municipal policy studies, and (3) Culturally responsive frameworks for living well with dementia through narrative and arts-based research. These strands collectively advance her mission to dismantle stigma by centering human agency in care ecosystems.

Priscilla BoergerView profile

Professor

• College access and transition
• First generation students
• Women college presidents
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Dr. Priscilla Boerger is Professor and Chair of the Department of Education at Regis College, where she also serves as Program Director for the EdD in Higher Education Leadership, MEd in Teaching Special Education, and MEd in Student Success programs. With 25 years of experience in education, she previously spent seven years as an elementary school teacher and seven years on faculty at Lynn University. Her administrative roles include overseeing multiple graduate programs and chairing dissertation committees. Her research focuses on: College access and transition for first-generation students Leadership development for women college presidents Diversity, equity and social justice in educational settings Culturally responsive teaching methodologies Psychology of learning across age groups She teaches courses in Leadership, Teaching and Learning, Culturally Responsive Teaching, Psychology of Learning, Adult Learners, and Research. Her recent publications primarily analyze educational literature through book reviews, examining works on leadership development, educational equity, mindfulness in classrooms, and pedagogical strategies for underserved populations. These reviews consistently engage with themes of social justice, institutional reform, and innovative teaching practices. Awards and honors include: Compassionate Leadership Grant from Tramuto Foundation (2023) Recognition for Service to the School of Arts and Science at Regis College (2018) As a Qualified Administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI), she regularly presents at national and international conferences including the Association of Teacher Educators and The Learner Conference. Her presentations address culturally responsive leadership, college access initiatives, and educational reform strategies.

• Management Science
• Corporate Governance
• Financial Econometrics
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Luigi Vena is an Associate Professor at Università Carlo Cattaneo (LIUC University), specializing in Management Science with a focus on Corporate Governance , ESG Disclosure , and Banking Industry Dynamics . His research bridges financial regulation and organizational behavior, particularly in family firms and small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs). Key Research Areas : ESG Disclosure, Corporate Governance, Family Firms, Financial Econometrics, Macroprudential Supervision Methodological Contributions : Co-developer of the estudy Stata command for advanced event studies Luigi's recent work examines how gender diversity and ownership structures impact firm value and capital costs. His studies on Italian SMEs and banking reforms provide critical insights into regulatory compliance and sustainable finance trends. Current projects analyze the intersection of green transition and digitalization in corporate strategy. Notably, his 2025 paper on ESG Reporting in Quoted SMEs highlights institutional investors' demand for environmental transparency. Earlier works (2018–2021) established methodological frameworks for event studies and stress tests in financial regulation.

• Climate Change
• Sustainable Development
• Circular Economy
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Paul Jacob Dargusch is a Professor at Monash University and leads the Pacific Action for Climate Transitions Impact Labs. His work directly contributes to multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals, with extensive research activity spanning climate policy, environmental management, and sustainable development across the Pacific region and Southeast Asia. He maintains active collaborations with international bodies including the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Professor Dargusch's research focuses on critical climate transition challenges, particularly in Pacific Island nations and Indonesia. His expertise encompasses circular economy frameworks, blue carbon ecosystems, agricultural resilience to climate variability, and fossil fuel dependency transitions. He employs interdisciplinary approaches combining dynamic modeling, eco-efficiency assessments, and field-based ecological studies to develop practical climate solutions. Recent work emphasizes policy-relevant research for vulnerable coastal communities and resource-dependent economies. Analysis of his recent publications reveals strong thematic trends toward operationalizing circular economy principles at multiple scales, validating tidal wetlands as critical climate mitigation assets, and developing context-specific transition pathways for fossil fuel-dependent economies. His work consistently bridges scientific analysis with actionable policy frameworks, particularly for Pacific Island nations navigating climate finance mechanisms and adaptation planning. Professor Dargusch leads five major active research projects totaling over AUD$15 million in funding, including the ARC Research Hub to Advance Timber for Australia’s Future Built Environment (2023-2028) and initiatives to strengthen Green Climate Fund capacities in Nauru. His grant portfolio demonstrates exceptional success in securing competitive international funding, with projects focused on climate finance accessibility, women's leadership in climate governance, and direct access entity capacity building for Pacific institutions. He directs the Pacific Action for Climate Transitions Impact Labs, which functions as a transdisciplinary hub connecting academic research with on-the-ground climate action. The lab facilitates collaboration between Monash University, Pacific governments, regional organizations, and community stakeholders to co-develop climate solutions. Current initiatives emphasize locally-led adaptation, circular economy implementation in island contexts, and strengthening Pacific-led climate finance mechanisms.

Stuart HawView profile

Lecturer

• Public Health
• Community Health
• Community Asset Management
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Stuart Haw is a Lecturer in Health Studies at the Faculty of Health, Education and Social Care, Anglia Ruskin University (ARU Peterborough). His expertise lies in community-based public health approaches, social prescribing, and critical realism, with over a decade of experience in addressing health inequalities and empowering communities to improve their health outcomes. Education: PhD in Sport Management from Northumbria University; MSc in Sport Management, Governance, and Policy from Birkbeck, University of London. Research interests focus on community ownership of health services, realist evaluation methodologies, and public health interventions. His work explores how community asset transfers and social prescribing can mitigate health disparities. Recent publications examine community-managed leisure facilities, durability in community businesses, and pandemic-induced behavioral changes. He actively presents at conferences like the European Association for Sport Management and Voluntary Sector Studies Network. Teaching: Leads modules on Public Health, health promotion, and practice-based learning in programs such as the BSc (Hons) Integrated Health and Social Care.

Sally Brown RichardsonView profile

Professor

• Property Law
• Community Property Law
• Comparative Private Law

Sally Brown Richardson serves as the A.D. Freeman Professor of Civil Law at Tulane University School of Law, holding significant administrative leadership as Vice Dean for Academic Affairs (2019-2023) and Interim Law Dean (2023-2024) during critical institutional transitions. Her academic credentials include: JD, Graduate Diploma in Civil Law, summa cum laude (2009), Louisiana State University BA (2004), Georgetown University Professor Richardson's scholarship revolutionizes property doctrine through comparative civil-common law analysis, focusing on modernizing community property systems for contemporary societal challenges. Her research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in Louisiana's unique legal landscape, examining how jurisdictions can adapt doctrines to address digital assets, privacy conflicts, and evolving family structures while maintaining doctrinal coherence. Her 14 recent publications reveal consistent thematic evolution from foundational property concepts toward cutting-edge intersections with technology and privacy law, demonstrating methodological rigor in comparative analysis across civil law traditions. This trajectory highlights her leadership in adapting historical doctrines to 21st-century challenges through empirical examination of jurisdictional variations. Her distinguished recognition includes: Election to the American Law Institute Dual Felix Frankfurter Awards for Distinguished Teaching (2015, 2025) Tulane University's President’s Award for Excellence in Professional and Graduate Teaching (2019) Gordon Gamm Faculty Scholar designation (2015-16) Professor Richardson's institutional impact extends through service as Reporter for Uniform Law Commission committees and executive board roles in the American Society of Comparative Law and Association of Law, Property and Society. Her leadership during the pandemic-era academic transition exemplifies commitment to educational continuity while advancing Tulane Law's strategic priorities through curriculum innovation and faculty development initiatives. Her collaborative work with the Louisiana State Law Institute's Property Law Committee demonstrates applied scholarship directly influencing state jurisprudence, particularly through her Reporter role developing model legislation on community property and property rights modernization.

Wansoo ParkView profile

Associate Professor

• Acculturation stress
• Transnationalism
• Immigrants' health
• +8 more

Wansoo Park is an Associate Professor at the School of Social Work, University of Windsor, and previously taught at Georgia State University. Her work focuses on health equity, social inclusion, and civic engagement, particularly within immigrant and transnational communities. She is Chair of the Health Equity and Social Inclusion-Interdisciplinary Research Group (HESI-IRG). Educational Background: PhD, University of South Carolina MSW, The Ohio State University BA, Yonsei University Dr. Park's research centers on acculturation stress, community practice, and program evaluation. She investigates health and mental health disparities among immigrant families across the lifespan, emphasizing community-based participatory research in multicultural contexts. Her recent work explores the intersection of neoliberalism and antiracism solidarity in research methodologies. Research Trends: Her publications and presentations address immigrant youth resilience, health equity, GIS applications in social work education, and risk/protective factors in adoptee populations, reflecting a commitment to community-driven solutions. Grants: SSHRC Partnership Engage Grant (2024-2025): $24,982 for Chinese immigrant health equity research SSHRC Partnership Development Grant (2023-2026): $148,941 for studying everyday racialized encounters SSHRC Insight Development Grant (2019-2023): $62,876 for newcomer youth risk/resilience analysis Ministry of Canadian Heritage (2019-2021): $24,600 for African-Centered Partnership Project Dr. Park contributes to social work education through courses on program evaluation, ethics, and research methods. As Chair of HESI-IRG, she leads interdisciplinary efforts to address systemic inequities in multicultural settings.

• Climate Finance
• Renewable Energy
• Dynamics of Energy Transition
• +8 more

Dr. Sumit Kothari is a Research Fellow at University College London's Bartlett School of Environment, Energy and Resources, specializing in climate finance and low-carbon transition dynamics. His work bridges financial systems analysis with environmental sustainability, leveraging industry experience from Morgan Stanley and entrepreneurial background in Indian investment startups to address real-world climate finance challenges. His educational foundation includes: PhD in Sustainable Resources and Climate Policy (UCL, 2019-2024) MSc Economics and Policy of Energy and the Environment (UCL, 2016-2017) Post Graduate Diploma in Management (IIM Calcutta, 2002-2004) Bachelor of Commerce (University of Mumbai, 1998-2001) Dr. Kothari's research centers on Climate Finance and Energy Transition Dynamics , employing Complexity Economics to analyze investment networks and risk underwriting in developing countries. His work on Technology Scaling examines financial mechanisms for accelerating renewable adoption, while his expertise in Computational Statistics informs analysis of environmental resource economics and policy design. Key contributions address financial tipping points, equity in climate finance flows, and fossil fuel finance phase-out challenges. His publication record (2021-2025) reveals three dominant trends: 1) Systemic analysis of financial mechanisms driving sustainability transitions, 2) Critical examination of equity gaps in international climate finance, particularly for developing nations, and 3) Application of complexity theory to low-carbon finance markets. These works, published in Nature Communications, Nature Climate Change, and Earth System Dynamics, demonstrate increasing impact with multiple papers exceeding 100 citations. No major scientific awards were identified in the source materials, though his research has influenced policy discussions and been covered by numerous news outlets including Financial Times and Bloomberg. Dr. Kothari's advisory activities focus on sustainable development goals 7, 11, and 13, with collaborations spanning UCL, University of Strathclyde, and industry partners. Current research grants investigate: Financial tipping points for accelerated decarbonization Equity frameworks for international climate finance Complexity modeling of low-carbon investment networks He contributes to UCL's Climate Finance and Technology Scaling research cluster, collaborating with environmental economists and complexity scientists to develop practical financial instruments for the low-carbon transition while maintaining industry connections through his private investment startup cofounding role.

• Accounting
• Wellbeing
• Financial Technologies
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Prof. Dr. Burcu Aslantaş Ateş is a Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences , Süleyman Demirel University , specializing in Banking and Finance . Her academic career spans over 15 years, focusing on Accounting and Wellbeing in economic contexts. Education: Licentiate in Business Administration (Anadolu University, 2000), Master's in Business Administration (Eskişehir Osmangazi University, 2003), Doctorate in Business Administration (Süleyman Demirel University, 2011) Her research explores intersections of financial technologies , behavioral accounting , and sustainability , particularly through the lens of UN Sustainable Development Goals. She has contributed to studies on cryptocurrency markets , healthcare cost analysis , and corporate social responsibility . Recent publications highlight trends in digital transformation (2020-2022), behavioral finance (2022), and wellbeing in higher education (2023). She actively participates in the TÜBİTAK 1001 project (2021-present) on digital transformation simulations. Notable collaborations include works with Elif Bengü (sustainability education), Mehmet Çelik (NLP in accounting), and Aygen Oksay (digital transformation projects). Her teaching includes courses on Sustainable Development Goal 3: Wellbeing .

Fouad RianeView profile

Researcher

• Supply Chain Management
• Operations Management
• Lean Six Sigma
• +3 more

Fouad Riane is an active researcher specializing in supply chain management and operations with significant contributions to healthcare logistics, urban mobility, and sustainable supply chain practices. His work bridges theoretical optimization techniques with real-world applications across hospital systems, agri-food networks, and city transportation infrastructure. His primary research domains include Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Lean Six Sigma, and Data Driven Decision Making, with specialized expertise in production-distribution integration, returnable transport items management, and healthcare logistics optimization. Methodologically, he employs discrete event simulation, heuristic algorithms, agent-based modeling, and performance evaluation frameworks to solve complex logistics challenges in dynamic environments. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2024-2025) reveals a strong emphasis on healthcare operations, particularly automated drug distribution systems in hospitals and emergency departments. His work demonstrates consistent methodological rigor through comparative software benchmarking (FlexSim vs AnyLogic) and innovative algorithm development, including artificial-immune-system-based approaches enhanced with deep reinforcement learning. Key application areas span Belgian blood distribution networks, Casablanca urban transport systems, and agri-food sustainability initiatives, with frequent collaboration with Evren Sahin, Alain Guinet, and Christine Di Martinelly across multiple publications. Riane's research exhibits clear evolution toward more sophisticated computational approaches while maintaining practical relevance, with recent publications addressing critical challenges in supply chain resilience, resource sharing mechanisms, and sustainable logistics design across multiple continents.