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Jason TrelewiczView profile

Professor

• Materials Science
• Nuclear Engineering
• Advanced Materials for Extreme Environments
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Jason Trelewicz is a Professor at Stony Brook University’s Department of Chemical & Molecular Engineering and holds joint faculty status at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. His research focuses on interface-engineered materials for extreme environments, leveraging advanced processing, characterization tools, and multiscale modeling. He received his Ph.D. in Materials Science from MIT (2008) and previously served as Research Director at MesoScribe Technologies. His work emphasizes fusion materials, nanocrystalline alloys, additive manufacturing, and radiation effects. Awards include the DOE Early Career Award (2017), NSF CAREER Award (2016), and multiple best paper awards (2022). His lab, the Engineered Microstructures and Radiation Effects Laboratory, explores topics like ceramic composite moderators and plasma-facing materials. Education: Ph.D., Materials Science & Engineering, MIT (2008) Affiliations: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (Joint Faculty) Key research areas include thermal-mechanical evaluation of fusion reactor components, alloy design for additive manufacturing, and radiation tolerance of nanocrystalline materials. He has pioneered studies on helium bubble dynamics in tungsten and stability of doped nanocrystalline alloys. Awards: DOE Early Career Award, NSF CAREER Award, 2022 Best Paper Awards in Nuclear Materials and Asian Ceramics. Grants/Projects: Supported by DOE, NSF, and collaborative initiatives with Japan (FRONTIER). His group investigates corrosion behavior in 3D-printed steels and develops novel composite moderators for high-temperature reactors. Ongoing work includes multiscale modeling for fusion materials and in-situ TEM studies of irradiation effects.

George K. DannsView profile

Professor

• Caribbean Studies
• Race and Ethnic Relations
• Political Leadership
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George K. Danns is a Professor of Sociology in the Department of Sociology and Human Services at the University of North Georgia, Gainesville Campus. Holding a PhD from SUNY Stony Brook, he has received prestigious awards including the Ford Foundation Fellowship and Complete College Georgia Champion Award. His leadership roles include Chair of UNG Faculty Senate (2015-2016), former Dean of Social Sciences at the University of Guyana, and Senior Fulbright Fellow at the University of Michigan. Ph.D. in Sociology, State University of New York at Stony Brook M.A. in Sociology, State University of New York at Stony Brook B. Soc. Sc. in Social Sciences (Distinction), University of Guyana Dr. Danns specializes in Caribbean socio-political dynamics with emphasis on Guyana, examining race/ethnic relations, political leadership, national security, and community development. His research explores intersections of identity, class, and power in postcolonial contexts, addressing critical issues like environmental disasters, homicide patterns, youth vulnerability, and gender disparities. His fieldwork combines theoretical rigor with practical applications for policy development. His 15 most recent publications (2014-2020) reveal three dominant thematic clusters: Caribbean political economy (35%), diaspora/identity studies (30%), and entrepreneurship/financial literacy (35%). The work demonstrates consistent focus on Guyana while expanding to broader Latin American and Caribbean contexts, with increasing attention to youth entrepreneurship and financial inclusion in developing economies since 2017. Ford Foundation Fellowship for Doctoral Research in Latin America and the Caribbean Complete College Georgia Champion Award (2016) Senior Fulbright Fellowship Dr. Danns has mentored students through diverse sociology courses while securing consultancy grants from major international organizations including UNICEF, UNFPA, USAID, IADB, OAS, and PAHO. His funded research focuses on social policy development, with particular emphasis on youth programs, gender initiatives, and national security frameworks for Caribbean governments. As former Director of the Center for Economic & Social Research & Action (CESRA) at the University of Guyana, he led multidisciplinary teams conducting critical studies on suicide prevention, military roles in national security, and environmental disaster response. His current UNG affiliation involves collaborative research networks addressing regional social challenges through the Sociology and Human Services department.

Julia CummiskeyView profile

Assistant Professor

• History of Global Health
• Biomedicine in Africa
• Epidemics
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Julia Cummiskey is an Assistant Professor in the Department of the History of Medicine at Johns Hopkins University. Her research focuses on the history of global health, biomedicine in Africa, epidemics, and public health campaigns. She is particularly interested in the intersections of global health practices with local contexts in East Africa. Dr. Cummiskey’s work combines archival research, oral histories, and collaborative projects with researchers in Africa. Her current project, Selling Health , examines the evolution of health communication strategies in East Africa from the 20th to 21st centuries, exploring how health-related products and behaviors were marketed through campaigns, commercial promotions, and informal channels. This work bridges African history, business history, and the history of medicine. Her research outputs include scholarly articles on topics such as AIDS research in Uganda, tuberculosis control in Baltimore, and colonial-era experimental fields in Bwamba, Uganda. She has also contributed to public health reporting through the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report . Dr. Cummiskey teaches courses on the history of science and medicine, including Health & Healing in Africa . She emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and the decolonization of global health narratives in her academic work.

Karen E SmithView profile

Professor

• International Relations of the European Union
• EU-UN Relations
• Human Rights Policy
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Professor Karen E. Smith is a leading scholar in European Union foreign policy studies at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). She serves as a Professor in the Department of International Relations and directs the European Foreign Policy Unit. Her research focuses on EU foreign policy formulation, ethical foreign policy goals (human rights advocacy), genocide policy-making, and EU-UN relations. Notable contributions include work on feminist foreign policy frameworks, emotions in EU diplomacy, and mass atrocity prevention. She has held leadership roles including Head of the International Relations Department (2019–2022). Awards include the 2020 ACUNS Award for best UN-related book and Royal Society of Arts Fellowship (2016). Education: PhD in International Relations (LSE, 1996), MA from Johns Hopkins SAIS (1998), BA from Wellesley College (1987). Academic leadership includes co-editing the Palgrave Macmillan Global Foreign Policy Studies series and directing the LSE IDEAS Women in Diplomacy project. Recent projects analyze gender representation in diplomacy and EU responses to humanitarian crises. Teaching includes courses on EU global engagement and supervision of doctoral students in EU foreign policy areas. Key publications address EU-UN coalition politics, feminist policy impacts, and genocide designation strategies. Grants include EU-funded research networks on EU-UN relations (2012–2019) and contributions to the UN Prevention of Mass Atrocities Task Force (2012–2013). Her work bridges theoretical insights with policy-relevant analysis for global governance challenges.

Isabela MaresView profile

Professor

• Political Economy
• Comparative Politics
• Electoral Systems
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Isabela Mares is the Arnold Wolfers Professor of Political Science and Director of the European Union Center at Yale University. Her research focuses on comparative politics of Europe, political economy, electoral systems, and social policy reforms. She has authored five books, including Conditionality and Coercion: Electoral Clientelism in Eastern Europe (2018) and Protecting the Ballot: How First Wave Democracies Ended Electoral Corruption (2022). Her work has received prestigious awards such as the William Riker Award and Gregory Luebbert Award. Mares has taught at Stanford, Columbia, and held visiting roles at SciencesPo and Central European University. Her research examines electoral corruption, taxation, and democratization processes. Education & Academic Background PhD in Political Science (not explicitly stated, inferred from roles) Prior faculty positions at Stanford University and Columbia University Visiting Professorships at SciencesPo (Paris) and Central European University (Budapest) Research Interests Mares specializes in comparative politics with a focus on electoral integrity, clientelism, taxation, and welfare state development. Her work bridges historical and contemporary cases, analyzing how institutions shape political and economic outcomes. Recent projects include studies on antiparliamentarism and historical democratization processes. Recent Article Trends Her recent publications address modern challenges such as energy transition policies, populism’s impact on social protection, and historical electoral reforms. These articles emphasize institutional resilience, voter behavior, and the political economy of reform. Awards & Recognition Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Simon Guggenheim Foundation Fellow Multiple APSA awards for books and papers Teaching & Mentorship Mares teaches courses on political economy, comparative politics, and historical analysis. At Yale, she co-organizes the Seminar in American and Comparative Political Behavior. While specific advisees are not listed, her mentorship is evident through collaborative research projects and co-authored works (e.g., with Lauren Young). Labs & Collaborations She leads the European Union Center at Yale, fostering interdisciplinary research on European politics. Her work often involves mixed-methods approaches, combining qualitative interviews and quantitative surveys in field-based studies.

Julie M. SchoenungView profile

Professor

• High Entropy Ceramics
• Additive Manufacturing
• Materials Characterization
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Julie M. Schoenung is Wofford Cain Chair III and Professor in Materials Science & Engineering and Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University. A National Academy of Engineering member, her research develops advanced materials including high-entropy ceramics through innovative synthesis and additive manufacturing techniques. She leads investigations into sustainable materials development for circular economy applications.

• Primatology
• Animal Behavior
• Evolutionary Anthropology
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Ian Gilby is an Associate Professor at the School of Human Evolution and Social Change, Arizona State University. His research focuses on the social behavior, ecology, and cognition of wild chimpanzees, particularly within the context of long-term studies at Gombe National Park, Tanzania. Gilby investigates topics such as cooperative hunting, dominance hierarchies, social bonding, and the influence of ecological factors on primate behavior. His work bridges primatology, evolutionary biology, and conservation science, with a strong emphasis on understanding the adaptive strategies of chimpanzees in complex social environments. Key themes in Gilby’s research include the evolution of cooperation, reproductive strategies, and the ecological drivers of social behavior. He has contributed significantly to studies on chimpanzee aggression, hunting tactics, and the role of vocal communication in group coordination. His findings highlight the intricate relationship between social structure, ecological conditions, and individual success in primate communities. Notably, Gilby is involved in the Gombe Chimpanzee Project, analyzing long-term datasets to address questions about data sharing in conservation science and the impacts of environmental changes on wildlife. While no formal awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts, his extensive publication record underscores his expertise in primate behavior and ecology.

Lionel SmithView profile

Professor

• Comparative Law
• Trust Law
• Fiduciary Obligations
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Lionel Smith is a Professor of Comparative Law at the University of Cambridge's Faculty of Law, appointed in 2024. His career includes roles at the University of Alberta (1991-1996), Oxford University (1996-2000), McGill University (2000-2022), and the University of Cambridge (2022-2024). He holds degrees from the University of Western Ontario, Cambridge University, Oxford University, and the Université de Montréal. LL.B. from University of Western Ontario and Université de Montréal LL.M., LL.D. from Cambridge D.Phil., M.A., D.C.L. from Oxford His research focuses on comparative private law, particularly fiduciary obligations, trust law, and unjust enrichment. He emphasizes understanding unselfish behavior through legal frameworks across civil and common law systems. Recent work includes The Law of Loyalty (Oxford UP, 2023) and contributions to Comparative Property Law: Global Perspectives (2017). Publications span 9 journal articles, 2 books, 2 book chapters, and 2 edited volumes. His 2024 Cambridge Law Journal article on 'knowing receipt' explores cross-jurisdictional trust recovery mechanisms, while his 2020 University of Toronto Law Journal paper redefines parenthood through fiduciary principles. Awards: Titular Member of the International Academy of Comparative Law, Member of American/European Law Institutes Leadership: President of World Society of Mixed Jurisdiction Jurists, non-practicing member of Alberta Bar Teaching includes the 'Comparative Law' course at Cambridge and co-authoring leading textbooks like Waters’ Law of Trusts in Canada . His research programs investigate trust law evolution in civil law systems and fiduciary duty foundations.

• Vertebrate Paleontology
• Fossil History
• Functional Anatomy
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Josh Schmerge is an Instructional Assistant Professor of Biology at the University of Mississippi. He holds a PhD in Geology from the University of Kansas (2015) and teaches courses such as BISC 102 and BISC 104. His research focuses on vertebrate paleontology, particularly the functional anatomy of burrowing rodents and the taxonomic validity of theropod dinosaurs like Nanotyrannus lancensis . He has published extensively on dinosaur morphology and phylogeny, arguing for Nanotyrannus ' distinct status from Tyrannosaurus rex based on dentary groove analysis. Education : B.S. Geology (University of Wyoming, 2007), M.S. Geology (University of Kansas, 2011), Ph.D. Geology (University of Kansas, 2015) His work integrates morphological studies with phylogenetic analysis, emphasizing anatomical features like dentary grooves to resolve taxonomic debates. Key contributions include clarifying groove morphology in tyrannosaurids and describing new castorid species. Awards include the 2015 Erasmus A. Haworth Award and teaching nominations.

Sendil EthirajView profile

Professor

• Strategic Management
• Innovation
• Competitive Strategy
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Sendil Ethiraj is a Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at London Business School (LBS) and serves as Deputy Dean (Faculty). Originally from India, he earned his PhD in Management from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to joining LBS, he spent over a decade as faculty at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan. His research focuses on strategic management, covering innovation processes, competitive strategy, organizational design, human capital management, and technology-driven industry transformation. He has extensively studied innovation in complex systems across sectors like oil and gas, mutual funds, and healthcare insurance. His work addresses organizational structures for capability development, employee goal alignment, and platform governance in digital ecosystems. At LBS, he contributes to academic leadership as a member of the Governing Body since 2022. His initiatives emphasize designing reward systems to attract global research faculty and advancing diversity, inclusion, and belonging through the LBS Advisory Board. He teaches core courses in LBS's Master's, Executive Education, and PhD programs. Key research areas: Innovation in unconventional industries Human capital dynamics Platform governance Strategic response to technological disruption Organizational design for complex systems Contact: sethiraj@london.edu

David TindallView profile

Professor

• Environmental Sociology
• Social Movements
• Climate Change
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David Tindall is a Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Arts. His research examines environmental contention, social movements, and climate change, with a focus on British Columbia and Canada. He investigates the interplay between social networks, movement identification, and participation, covering topics like forestry conflicts, wilderness preservation, and media representation of environmental issues. Research Interests: Tindall's work spans: Environmental movements and activism Social network analysis in conservation contexts Climate change perceptions and justice Gender dimensions of environmentalism Media framing of ecological conflicts His current SSHRC-funded project analyzes sociological aspects of climate change contention in Canada. Publications: Tindall's recent articles (2010-2002) focus on environmental networks, activism dynamics, and forest value conflicts, demonstrating consistent emphasis on social structural analyses of ecological issues in British Columbia. Grants: Holds active funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) for research on personal networks and movement participation.

Bonnie KeelerView profile

Associate Professor

• Sustainability Science
• Environmental Economics
• Water Policy
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Bonnie Keeler is an Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota's Humphrey School of Public Affairs, where she co-directs the Center for Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy (STEP). She is affiliated with the Institute on the Environment, the Natural Capital Project, and serves as a co-director of the CREATE Initiative. Her research bridges sustainability science and environmental economics, focusing on water management, policy, and equity. PhD in Natural Resources (University of Minnesota, 2013) MS in Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior (University of Minnesota, 2007) BA in Biology (Colorado College, 2001) Keeler's work centers on water policy, environmental economics, and sustainability science. Her lab specializes in ecosystem services, food-water-energy policy, conservation, biodiversity protection, and environmental justice. Current projects address climate change impacts on water resources, green gentrification mitigation, and quantifying water's economic value. Her publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to sustainability challenges, with a focus on water equity, ecosystem valuation, and policy analysis. Articles span environmental economics, urban ecology, and regulatory frameworks, emphasizing stakeholder engagement and geospatial methodologies. McKnight University Professor Fellowship Earth Leadership Fellow Fellow of the Institute on the Environment University of Minnesota Award for Excellence in Academic Unit Service (2023) McKnight Presidential Fellowship (2021) Keeler advises state and federal agencies on water planning and serves on the EPA's Board of Scientific Counselors. She leads the Great Lakes Technical Assistance Center and co-founded the Beyond the Academy network to reform academic models for sustainability research. Labs and teams include the CREATE Initiative for water equity and her research lab integrating economics, conservation science, and geospatial analysis to address natural resource management challenges.

Oskar HallatschekView profile

Associate Professor

• Biological Physics
• Evolutionary Dynamics
• Population Genetics
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Oskar Hallatschek is an Associate Professor and McAdams Chair in the Department of Physics and Integrative Biology at the University of California, Berkeley. His research focuses on biological physics and evolutionary dynamics, particularly how collective patterns emerge from heterogeneous microbial populations. He leads the Hallatschek Lab, which maintains collaborations with institutions like the University of Leipzig. Research Emphasis: Microbial systems, population genetics, non-equilibrium statistical physics, evolutionary adaptation, and mechanical interactions in cellular populations. Publications span journals like Nature , PNAS , and Science , with recent work on allele surfing, jamming in microbial colonies, and long-range dispersal effects. Grants: Supported by NIH and NSF, as indicated by institutional logos in the lab web presence.

Zehra Keser ÖzmantarView profile

Associate Professor

• Educational Management
• Educational Administration
• School Leadership
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Zehra Keser Özmantar serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Sciences at Gaziantep University's Faculty of Education, specializing in educational management and administration. Her academic journey spans over 15 years with progressive roles from Research Assistant to current faculty position. Her educational foundation includes: Doctorate in Educational Sciences (2011), Gaziantep University Master's in Educational Sciences (2007), Gaziantep University Licence in Classroom Teaching (2003), Hacettepe University Professor Özmantar's research critically examines educational leadership through multiple lenses including crisis management in earthquake-affected schools, talent management in public education, and ethical decision-making processes among school principals. Her work frequently employs qualitative methodologies to explore systemic challenges in Turkish educational institutions while addressing global themes like refugee teacher integration and 21st-century skill development. Her publication portfolio (2017-2025) reveals a strategic evolution from foundational studies on Turkish education problems toward contemporary crises including emergency remote teaching and earthquake zone management. Key thematic clusters emerge around leadership development, accreditation systems, and neoliberal policy impacts on school choice. Her recognition includes: European Commission European Innovative Teaching Award (2022) YÖK Public Abroad Education Scholarship (2010) She has mentored 11 graduate students through doctoral and master's theses addressing critical issues like female administrators' conflict resolution and problem-solving competencies. Her research leadership extends to three major projects including an EU-funded initiative on inclusive school heritage and TÜBİTAK-supported work on applied school leadership development. Through her role as visiting researcher at University of Nottingham and participation in international conferences, she maintains active cross-border scholarly engagement while contributing to national education policy discussions through workshops like Gaziantep 2023 Education Vision.

• Public Administration
• Strategic Planning
• Local Governance
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Bayram Coşkun is a full Professor at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University's Faculty of Economics And Administrative Sciences, Department of Public Administration. He has been teaching since 1986 and holds a doctorate from Ankara University (2003). His career spans over 30 years in academic research, education, and administration. Bachelor's: Dokuz Eylül University, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Business Administration (1986) Master's: Dokuz Eylül University, Institute of Social Sciences, Public Administration (1995) Doctorate: Ankara University, Institute of Social Sciences, Management Sciences (2003) Coşkun's research focuses on strategic public management , digital transformation in governance , local administration reforms , environmental policy , and cultural heritage preservation . His work analyzes institutional changes, administrative ethics, and policy impacts across Turkish municipalities, with comparative studies on European systems. His recent publications examine artificial intelligence applications in education , presidential government reforms , and sustainability in municipal planning . He has contributed to 15+ journal articles and 10+ book chapters on these themes. Örsan Öymen 3rd Prize (2001) Mention Award for Total Quality Management in Local Administrations (1998) Coşkun has supervised 13+ graduate theses and participated in TÜBİTAK projects on digital maturity in municipalities. His editorial roles include journal editorships for Ombudsman Akademik and Elektronik Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi .