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Louise HaaghView profile

Professor

• Basic Income
• Welfare States
• Economic Justice
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Professor Louise Haagh is a leading academic in political science and social policy at the University of York. Her work focuses on economic justice, institutional change, and basic income advocacy, blending theoretical research with policy engagement. She holds a doctorate from Oxford University and has held postdoctoral fellowships at St. Antony's College. Currently, she advises the World Health Organization on health equity and serves as co-chair of the Basic Income Earth Network (BIEN). Her research spans welfare state development, labor market institutions, and comparative political economy across regions like Latin America, Nordic states, and Anglo-liberal economies. Haagh's teaching excellence was recognized through a student-nominated 'Faces of Fifty' award in 2014. She has contributed to international organizations such as the World Bank, Council of Europe, and ILO, and her work informs global debates on poverty reduction and democratic governance. Key publications include The Case for Basic Income (2019) and forthcoming titles on human development and institutional transformation. She frequently engages in public discourse through media appearances, parliamentary testimonies, and international conferences. Her research supervision spans topics like welfare state development in Turkey, Brazil's post-Lula labor policies, and pension reforms in Thailand. Haagh advocates for systemic approaches to social policy, emphasizing basic income as a tool for democratizing economic security and fostering equitable development.

Rose KagawaView profile

Associate Professor

• Violence Prevention
• Firearm Policy
• Social Epidemiology
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Rose Kagawa serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the UC Davis School of Medicine, University of California, Davis, where she contributes to academic research and likely clinical instruction within emergency medicine. She earned her Ph.D. in Epidemiology and Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) from the University of California, Berkeley, establishing expertise in population health methodologies. Her research program centers on violence prevention and firearm policy, with particular focus on how social and environmental contexts influence violence perpetration and victimization across the lifespan. Current projects investigate the effects of built environment modifications—such as demolition of vacant buildings—on violence incidence, alongside evaluations of neighborhood violence prevention services in mid-sized cities. Recently, she has expanded into economic interventions for poverty reduction, reflecting interdisciplinary adaptation of public health frameworks. Dr. Kagawa's scholarly trajectory shows evolution from traditional violence epidemiology toward policy-relevant economic interventions, as evidenced by her 2025 analysis of 105+ guaranteed-income programs and 2023 evaluation of the Yolo County Basic Income initiative. These works demonstrate methodological rigor in assessing real-world policy impacts on community health. She actively collaborates with interdisciplinary teams including the UC Davis Center for Regional Change and CPIR (Center for Poverty Research), with her work receiving media coverage in outlets like the Sacramento Bee. Her research emphasizes practical translation of findings into violence prevention strategies and poverty-alleviation policies.

Adam SitzeView profile

Professor

• Political Theory
• Legal Philosophy
• Foucault Studies
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Adam Sitze is a Professor of Philosophy at Amherst College, specializing in the intersection of law, truth, and political theory. His research interrogates how juridical forms shape knowledge systems through a Foucaultian lens, focusing on transitional justice, academic freedom, and crises of sovereignty. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota (2003) and an honorary A.M. from Amherst College (2019). Key research areas include the genealogy of South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission, the role of law in knowledge production, and anomie in political crises. Sitze has held visiting fellowships at the Institut für die Wissenschaften vom Menschen (Vienna) and the University of the Western Cape. He co-organized a Mellon Foundation Sawyer Seminar on Universal Basic Income (2018-2019) and serves on editorial boards for Kronos , Law and Literature , and Cultural Critique . His scholarship bridges philosophy, legal theory, and political history, analyzing civil disobedience, revolutionary movements, and the tension between law and truth. Awards include the Ferguson Teaching Prize (2019) and an ACLS/SSRC/NEH Fellowship (2008-2009). Sitze’s work challenges conventional understandings of sovereignty, particularly through critiques of Carl Schmitt’s political theology and analyses of emergency powers in modern states.

G. Jason JolleyView profile

Professor

• Rural Economic Development
• Economic Development Incentives
• Community Resilience
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G. Jason Jolley, Ph.D., is a Professor of Rural Economic Development and Director of the MPA program at Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service. He also serves as Interim Associate Vice President for Research and Creative Activity, coordinating economic development initiatives across the university. His work focuses on regional economic resilience, energy transition impacts, and workforce policy. Current roles: Professor, MPA Director, Interim Associate Vice President Leadership: Center for Economic Development and Community Resilience Partnerships: Ohio Economic Development Association, JobsOhio Dr. Jolley’s research spans rural economic development, clean energy transition, and public finance. He employs input-output modeling, skillshed analysis, and machine learning to study labor market shifts and policy effectiveness. His recent work examines coal industry decline, broadband workforce needs, and entrepreneurial ecosystems in Appalachia. His publications highlight trends in energy sector transitions, middle-wage job displacement, and technology-driven workforce adaptation. Articles from 2023-2025 analyze carbon tax impacts, skill demand forecasting, and geographic economic disparities, reflecting his focus on data-driven policy solutions for rural regions. Dr. Jolley directs Ohio University’s participation in the Ohio Economic Development Institute and has secured over $13 million in research funding from federal and state agencies. He has served as a Federal Reserve Bank advisor and led Ohio’s redistricting database development, integrating economic and demographic data for policy-making. As an advocate for developmental disability rights, he holds leadership roles in Ohio’s disability services organizations, including the Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities and The Arc of Ohio. This work stems from his personal experience as a father to daughters with developmental disabilities.

Annika MuellerView profile

Associate Professor

• Development Economics
• Experimental Economics
• Behavioral Economics
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Dr. Annika Mueller is an Associate Professor (with ius promovendi) at the Department of Economics, Econometrics and Finance within the Faculty of Economics and Business at the University of Groningen. She serves as an EEF Fellow at the FEB Research Institute, Program Coordinator for the MSc International Financial Management, and holds membership on the Board of Examiners and GrEELab Committee. Her research affiliations include being an Affiliate of the CESifo Research Network, Member of CoRE-IPD, and Member of the Dutch Development Economics Network (DUDE). Education: Ph.D. in Economics, University of Michigan (Awarded December 18, 2011) Dr. Mueller's research focuses on Development Economics, Experimental Economics, and Behavioral Economics, with particular expertise in financial inclusion, Islamic microfinance, and field experiments in developing countries. Her work examines how financial services can be structured to better serve marginalized populations, with specific attention to religious and cultural factors that influence financial behavior. She investigates savings behavior, intergroup relations in economic contexts, and the effectiveness of development interventions, particularly in Pakistan, Uganda, Ghana, and Malawi. Her research contributes directly to Sustainable Development Goals related to poverty reduction and economic development. Her publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on field experiments in developing economies, with recent work examining cash-transfer programs in Uganda, Islamic finance mechanisms in Pakistan, and survey methodology innovations. Mueller frequently collaborates with researchers including Lensink, Ahmad, and van Dongen, producing rigorous empirical work that bridges theoretical economics with practical development applications. Her articles appear in top journals across economics, finance, and development studies. Scientific Recognition: Impact Case - Financial Inclusion in Pakistan (2024) - recognized by 2 news outlets, referenced in 1 policy source, and widely discussed with 229 readers on Mendeley Dr. Mueller actively supervises research and has advised on multiple projects, though specific student names are not listed in available documentation. She leads current research projects including an Information Transparency system for farmers' access to credit in Ghana and the Nebbi Inclusive Development Project in Uganda, which demonstrates that universal basic income proves to be an effective method of development aid. Her work combines rigorous experimental methodology with practical applications for development policy. She is affiliated with the Development Economics Research Unit and contributes significantly to the understanding of how financial systems can be adapted to cultural contexts in developing countries, particularly through her work on Islamic finance mechanisms and their comparative effectiveness against conventional microfinance approaches.

Jin LiView profile

Professor

• Cultural psychology
• Educational psychology
• Human development
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Dr. Jin Li is Professor of Education and Human Development at Brown University, specializing in cross-cultural studies of learning beliefs and child development. Her research bridges Western and East Asian perspectives on education, with a focus on how cultural contexts shape children's learning beliefs, parental socialization, and academic achievement across diverse populations including Chinese, Taiwanese, Chinese American, and European American families. Educational Background: B.A. in German from Guangzhou Institute of Foreign Languages (1982) First Ed.M. in Education from University of Pittsburgh (1988) Second Ed.M. in Administrative Planning and Social Policy from Harvard University (1991) Ed.D. in Human Development and Psychology from Harvard University (1997) Dr. Li's research focuses on East Asian virtue-oriented and Western mind-oriented learning models and their impact on children's development across the lifespan from early childhood through college. Her work examines how cultural values shape learning beliefs, parental socialization practices, and educational outcomes. She has conducted extensive comparative research across China, Taiwan, the United States, and other international contexts, revealing fundamental differences in how children from different cultural backgrounds conceptualize learning, achievement, and self-development. Her recent publications demonstrate a continued evolution from studying basic cultural differences in learning models toward more complex examinations of immigrant adaptation, parental socialization strategies, and the philosophical underpinnings of self-concept in Eastern and Western traditions. The research increasingly integrates psychological, educational, and philosophical perspectives to provide a comprehensive understanding of how culture fundamentally shapes human development. Notable Awards and Honors: The President's Award for Excellence in Faculty Governance, Brown University (2024) Xiaojia Ge Lifetime Achievement Award from the SRCD Asian Caucus (2021) Erin Phelps Award from the Society for the Study of Human Development (2017) Inaugural Fellow at Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University (2015-2016) Young Scholars Award from the Foundation for Child Development (2006-2008) Dr. Li has secured significant research funding from major foundations including the William T. Grant Foundation, Spencer Foundation, Foundation for Child Development, and Chiang Ching-Kuo Foundation. Her longitudinal studies have followed children from diverse backgrounds across multiple developmental stages. She has mentored numerous doctoral students and collaborated with researchers internationally, particularly focusing on how low-income immigrant families navigate educational systems while maintaining cultural values. Her work extends beyond traditional academic settings through collaborations with institutions like Tsinghua University's Schwarzman College and presentations to international audiences across a dozen countries. Dr. Li's research has practical implications for educators seeking to understand and support culturally diverse learners.

Anthony RaffertyView profile

Professor

• Labour Market Inequalities
• Future of Work
• Job Quality
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Anthony Rafferty is a Professor in Employment Studies and HRM at the Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS) , University of Manchester. He leads the Work and Equalities Institute (WEI) and serves on the Executive Team of The Productivity Institute (TPI) . His research focuses on the Future of Work , Labour Market Inequalities , Job Quality , and Universal Basic Income (UBI) . He employs mixed-methods with large datasets from governments and international organizations. Key roles include advising the UK government on welfare reform and giving evidence to parliamentary committees. He collaborates with organizations like the UN ILO, Eurofound, and the ESRC. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) addressing inequality and sustainable economic growth. Research highlights include studying gender and ethnic disparities in employment, the impact of technological change on labour markets, and inclusive regional development strategies. He is open to supervising PhD students in quantitative or mixed-methods projects using survey data. He directs courses such as Leading People and Organisations and Engaging Human Talent in the Full-time and Global MBAs. His work bridges academia and policy, influencing initiatives like the Digital Futures Platform at the University of Manchester.

Wesley PechView profile

Associate Professor

• Behavioral Economics
• Game Theory
• Judgment and Decision-Making
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Wesley Pech is an Associate Dean of Academics and Partnerships and Associate Professor of Economics at Seton Hall University’s Stillman School of Business. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst (2008) and a B.A. in Economics from the Federal University of Parana, Brazil (2004). His research focuses on behavioral economics, experimental economics, game theory, and judgment/decision-making, with emphasis on social preferences, trust, rationality, and strategic interactions. He previously chaired the Economics, Finance and Marketing department at Tennessee Technological University and taught at Wofford College. Education Ph.D. in Economics, University of Massachusetts-Amherst, 2008 B.A. in Economics, Federal University of Parana, Brazil, 2004 Research Interests Dr. Pech combines theoretical models and laboratory experiments to study human behavior across domains such as: Social preferences and trust dynamics Racial stereotypes and fairness Risk attitudes and ambiguity Gender influences in decision-making Economic policy implications of behavioral insights Key Contributions His work explores cross-cultural trust comparisons, beauty premium effects, and the role of financial incentives in opportunistic behavior. Recent studies analyze stress-induced decision-making and the impact of facial features like beards on trust perception. Awards & Recognition 2010 Basic Income Studies Essay Prize Galbraith Prize (2007), University of Massachusetts-Amherst Teaching & Engagement Teaches courses in game theory, behavioral economics, econometrics, and industrial organization. Engages in public discourse through media contributions like the Ferrier Files TV segment on pandemic economics. Active presenter at international conferences and invited lectures on topics ranging from Latin American macroeconomics to financial literacy. Labs & Teams Manages research collaborations within the Stillman School, focusing on experimental economics and policy design. Leads interdisciplinary teams analyzing behavioral interventions in education and labor markets.

Soomi LeeView profile

Professor

• Public Finance
• Tax Policy
• Urban Economic Resilience
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Soomi Lee is a Professor in the Department of Public Administration at the University of La Verne's College of Law and Public Service. She specializes in public finance, tax policy, and urban economic resilience. Her work bridges quantitative methods with policy analysis, focusing on fiscal institutions and redistributive policies. Education: Earned her Ph.D. in Economics and Political Science from Claremont Graduate University in 2011. Research Interests: State and local public finance Parcel tax policy in California Urban economic resilience post-recession Universal Basic Income (UBI) and public sentiment Grants & Awards: Recipient of grants and best paper awards, including recognition for her work on fiscal federalism and UBI policy analysis. Labs/Teams: Engaged with the University of La Verne's research initiatives and collaborates with institutions like ResearchGate and the Wilson Library Research Works profiles.

Ng Kok HoeView profile

Research Fellow

• Ageing and poverty
• Community-based social interventions
• Old-age pensions and income security
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Ng Kok Hoe serves as Senior Research Fellow and Head of the Case Insights Unit at the National University of Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, where he concurrently leads the Social Inclusion Project—a research initiative dedicated to analyzing public policies that create opportunities for social participation. His institutional affiliation spans both academic research and practical policy implementation within Singapore's premier public policy school. He earned his PhD in Social Policy from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) as a UK Commonwealth Scholar, receiving the prestigious Titmuss Prize for outstanding research. This academic foundation combines with prior experience in the Singapore civil service and subsequent consulting work for government agencies and NGOs on social policy matters. Ng Kok Hoe's research centers on income security and housing policy, with specific expertise in ageing and poverty, community-based social interventions, old-age pensions, public housing, and social housing. He pioneered Singapore's first nationwide street count of homelessness and co-edited the influential book 'They told us to move: Dakota—Cassia' examining housing relocation impacts. His Minimum Income Standards research directly informed living wage proposals for Singapore through rigorous household budget analysis. Analysis of his recent publications (2020-2022) reveals consistent methodological approaches using household budget studies and qualitative case methods to address basic needs assessment, living wage standards, and crisis impacts on homelessness. These works demonstrate strong interdisciplinary connections between social policy, urban studies, and poverty research with practical policy applications. Scientific Awards: Titmuss Prize (LSE) UK Commonwealth Scholar Ng Kok Hoe actively bridges academic research and civil society engagement through leadership roles as President of the Humanitarian Organization for Migration Economics (HOME), council member of the Criticare Fund for Migrant Workers, and Panel of Experts member at AWWA social service agency. His regular media commentaries and public lectures translate complex research into accessible policy insights while maintaining rigorous academic standards. He directs the Case Insights Unit which develops teaching cases for public policy education and oversees the Social Inclusion Project's research on Singapore's social policy landscape. His work consistently connects academic scholarship with real-world policy challenges through structured collaborations with government bodies, non-profits, and international organizations.

Lala MuradovaView profile

Associate Professor

• Political Psychology
• Political Communication
• Democratic Innovations
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Dr Lala Muradova is an Associate Professor (Lecturer) at the Department of Politics and International Relations , University of Southampton . She specializes in political psychology, political communication, and democratic innovations, with a focus on how political institutions and emotions shape public behavior and democratic legitimacy. Education PhD in Political Science, KU Leuven (Belgium), awarded Best Political Science PhD in 2021 Research Interests Her research lies at the intersection of political psychology , political communication , and democratic theory . She explores how empathy, institutions, and deliberative practices influence political behavior on issues like climate change, universal basic income, abortion, and COVID-19. She is a member of: Centre for Democratic Futures Centre for Behavioural Experimental Action and Research (C-BEAR) Public Opinion Research Southampton (PORS) Scientific Awards Best Political Science PhD 2021 – Belgian and Dutch Political Science Associations Best Political Communication Dissertation Honorary Mention 2021 – APSA and ICA Political Communication Divisions Current and Past Roles British Academy Visiting Scholar, Centre for the Politics of Feelings, University of London (2023) Assistant Professor in Comparative Politics, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona (2022–2023) Postdoctoral Researcher, Dublin City University (2021–2022) Visiting Scholar, Nuffield College, Oxford (2018) Visiting Scholar, University of Temple (2020) Visiting Scholar, University of Canberra (2021) PhD Supervision Dr Muradova is currently accepting PhD applications and welcomes students interested in political psychology, democratic innovation, and experimental political science.

Andrew FischerView profile

Professor

• Development Studies
• Social Policy
• Political Economy
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Andrew Fischer is a Full Professor at the International Institute of Social Studies (ISS), Netherlands , specializing in Development Studies and Social Policy . His research interrogates the political economy of global development , focusing on Global South issues, demographic transitions , debt crises , and the ideology of poverty measurement . Key research interests include reparatory justice , socioeconomic transitions , and ethnic demography . His recent work analyzes 21st-century global reparations , debt dynamics in developing countries , and structural inequality in Tibet . He has edited special issues on social policy under right-wing populism and post-neoliberal development . His 2018 book Poverty as Ideology critically examines poverty metrics in global development agendas . Fischer's publications span peer-reviewed journals , working papers , and multidisciplinary chapters , often addressing systemic vulnerabilities and policy alternatives . He has supervised postgraduate research on topics like cash transfer programs and ethnic labor dynamics . His work frequently engages with international organizations and policy debates on social justice and economic redistribution .

Karl Justus Bernhard NeumärkerView profile

Professor

• Constitutional Economic Policy
• Constitutional Economics
• Social Contract Theory
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Karl Justus Bernhard Neumärker serves as Professor of Economic Policy and Director of the Götz Werner Professorship for Economic Policy and Constitutional Theory at the University of Freiburg. He is deeply affiliated with the Freiburg Institute for Basic Income Studies (FRIBIS), where his work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical policy analysis in constitutional economics and social contract theory. His research centers on Constitutional Economic Policy , Constitutional Economics , and Social Contract Theory , extending to Political Economy of Reforms , Economics of Social Justice , and Conflict Economics . Neumärker employs game-theoretic and contractarian approaches to dissect power dynamics in policy design, particularly regarding universal basic income, carbon pricing mechanisms, and EU integration challenges. His methodology emphasizes institutional analysis and normative economic modeling. Analysis of his recent publications reveals dominant trends in basic income policy (especially crisis-responsive models like Germany's Net Basic Income), transnational energy markets (focusing on the Upper Rhine region), and climate policy equity (examining carbon pricing's social inequality impacts). His work consistently connects constitutional economics with real-world sustainability challenges, demonstrating interdisciplinary rigor across economic, environmental, and social policy domains. Neumärker leads research initiatives at FRIBIS, which functions as a hub for interdisciplinary basic income scholarship. His collaborations span economists, political scientists, and environmental policy experts across Europe, with notable projects on EU energy market integration and post-pandemic economic recovery frameworks.

• Management of creative and media businesses
• Alternative organizational approaches in cultural sector
• Cultural democracy
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Professor Chris Bilton is a Professor of Creative Industries at the University of Warwick's Faculty of Arts, specifically within the Centre for Cultural and Media Policy Studies. He currently serves as the director of the BA in Media and Creative Industries and is the Warwick academic lead on the CreaTech Frontiers project, a collaboration between Warwick, Coventry, Birmingham and Birmingham City Universities together with the Royal Shakespeare Company. Previously, he directed the Centre for Cultural Policy Studies from 2008 until 2014 and founded the MA in Creative and Media Enterprises program, which he led from 1999 until 2008. Professor Bilton completed his PhD at the Centre for Cultural Policy Studies in 1998, examining cultural democracy in the UK and the US from 1870 to 1990. Before joining Warwick in 1997, he worked for ten years in the cultural sector, touring Britain and Europe as a writer, performer and manager with Balloonatics Theatre Company and serving as Arts Development Officer for City of Westminster Arts Council in London. His research focuses on the management of creative and media businesses, alternative approaches to organization, employment and strategy formation in the cultural sector, cultural democracy and community arts, creativity theory, and particularly the negative consequences of 'creativity' for organizations and individuals. Professor Bilton is currently working on two major projects: a book about myths of creativity on film with Professor Jo Garde-Hansen, and research exploring impacts of Covid, welfare policies and Universal Basic Income upon creative work and workers across Europe. His most recent publications include Cultural Management: a research overview (Routledge 2023) and Creativities: the What, How, Where, Who and Why of the Creative Process (Edward Elgar 2022) with Stephen Cummings and dt ogilvie. Professor Bilton's scholarly output reveals an evolving trajectory from early work on creative strategy and management toward more nuanced examinations of cultural management frameworks across three generations (1.0-3.0), with increasing attention to the complexities of creative work in digital environments and the paradoxical nature of creativity itself. His influential concept of 'uncreativity' challenges conventional wisdom about creative work by examining its shadow side and negative consequences. Professor Bilton serves on the editorial board for the International Journal of Cultural Policy and has edited special editions on 'Creativity and Cultural Policy'. His research has been supported by organizations including the AHRC, Arts Council England, and NESTA, particularly for the Happenstance Project which investigated the effects of digital innovation on organizational culture in three arts organizations. With over twenty years of experience teaching in the field, Professor Bilton has supervised eleven PhD students to completion on diverse topics ranging from autonomous work in the Korean television industry to creativity in video games and cultural entrepreneurship. He currently teaches three modules on the BA in Media and Creative Industries program: Media Cultural and Creative Industries (year 1), Media and Cultural Management (year 2), and Leadership for Innovation (year 3). He co-hosts the Media Whatever podcast with Dr. Carolina Bandinelli and is a founding member of the Warwick Creative Exchange, a network facilitating knowledge exchange between cultural organizations and Warwick academics.

Priscilla AyineView profile

Assistant Professor

• Nutrition Security
• Healthy Food Access
• Food Systems
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Dr. Priscilla Ayine serves as an Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Nutrition Security and Healthy Eating at Tennessee State University's College of Agriculture, joining the faculty in October 2023. Her work bridges academic research with community-focused solutions to address nutritional disparities. Her educational foundation includes: PhD in Nutrition Science from Auburn University MS in Food and Nutritional Science from Tuskegee University BEd in Basic Education from the University of Education, Winneba, Ghana Teaching Diploma from Boscos College of Education, Navrongo, Ghana Dr. Ayine's research centers on Nutrition Security , Healthy Food Access , and Food Systems , with specialized focus on community-engaged interventions and school-based health initiatives . She investigates socioeconomic determinants of childhood obesity, parental influences on dietary behaviors, and biological mechanisms linking nutrition to cardiovascular health, particularly in underserved rural and low-income populations. Analysis of her 2019-2022 publications reveals consistent exploration of obesity drivers across biological, environmental, and behavioral domains. Key trends include microbiome-obesity interactions, sleep-diet relationships, and structural interventions targeting food access through school and community channels. Her accolades demonstrate early-career excellence: GMaP Travel Award (2022) Texas A&M Postdoctoral Scholar Travel Award (2022) Auburn University Distinguished Dissertation Award (2021) Multiple research symposium awards (2016-2021) Dr. Ayine currently leads a $143,177 American Heart Association project evaluating parent engagement in school health initiatives (2023-2025) and previously contributed to a GMaP-funded study on infant nutrition. Her extension role involves direct community collaboration to translate research into actionable programs across Tennessee.