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• Nursing Education
• Women's Health
• Obstetric Nursing
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Kathleen Mullen is an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC), where she contributes to the School of Nursing with expertise spanning nursing education, women's health, and healthcare access policy. Her educational background includes: BSN in Nursing from Wagner College (1978) MA in Health Care Administration from Central Michigan University (1982) DNP in Health Systems Administration from Samford University (2015) Dr. Mullen's research integrates clinical practice with innovative pedagogy, focusing on obstetric/neonatal nursing, geriatric home healthcare, and data science applications in nursing education. She develops experiential learning tools like the "Toy Closet" game for growth and development education while addressing legislative protections for nursing titles and reproductive health access in college settings. Her publication trends reveal consistent emphasis on translational education strategies, with recent work bridging data science and clinical outcomes. Key themes include policy advocacy for nursing professionalism, evidence-based contraceptive care, and self-management techniques for elderly patients in home healthcare environments. Dr. Mullen's honors include: Columbia University Data Science Institute Fellow Fund (2019) for nursing-focused data science curriculum Columbia Provost Award (2017) for hybrid nursing process course redesign National League for Nursing Certified Educator designation (2015) Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society induction (2008) As a Certified Nurse Educator, she has secured significant course development grants including Team Based Learning of the Nursing Process and Data Science for Health Outcomes initiatives. Her academic service includes VP of Communications for New Jersey State Nurses Association Region 6 and Counselor for Sigma Alpha Zeta, demonstrating leadership in nursing advocacy and professional development.

Steven LiebermanView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Family Law
• Juvenile Dependency
• Child Welfare
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Steven Lieberman serves as an Adjunct Professor of Law at St. Thomas University College of Law and as a Judge in the 11th Judicial Circuit Court of Miami-Dade County, presiding exclusively over complex domestic relations cases at the Unified Family Court. Previously, he served as a General Magistrate from 2007 to 2016 in the Juvenile Dependency Division, handling child abuse cases. Education: B.S. in Chemistry with minor in Political Science, University of Miami J.D., Nova Southeastern Shepard Broad College of Law Judge Lieberman specializes in Family Law and Juvenile Dependency systems, with extensive work in child welfare reform, foster care placements, and adoption processes. His career includes high-profile litigation in consumer protection (notably Lemon Law arbitrations), Munchausen by Proxy Syndrome cases, and gaming industry disputes. He focuses on judicial efficiency improvements in domestic relations proceedings and child protection systems. Recognition: Awarded for outstanding contributions to improving children's lives through court system reforms Recognized for innovations in accelerating foster care placements and adoptions He actively mentors law students, paralegals, and young attorneys through the Guardian Ad Litem Program and Florida Bar initiatives. Appointed by the Florida Bar President to the Grievance Mediation and Fee Arbitration Committee, he contributes to professional ethics oversight while maintaining his judicial and academic roles.

• Child Welfare
• Social Work
• Family Law
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Marianne Buen Sommerfeldt serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work, Child Welfare and Social Policy at Oslo Metropolitan University's Faculty of Social Sciences. Her research focuses on critical decision-making processes within Norway's child welfare system, particularly regarding contact arrangements between parents and children in public care, through affiliations with the Childlife Children, Families, Law and Social Work (CLAWSO) and Service Organization and Innovation research groups. Her research program centers on: Constructions of risk and parental competence in child welfare assessments Cultural dimensions in contact arrangement decisions involving minority families Adolescents' lived experiences in residential care settings Historical evolution of child-adult relationships in institutional care Tensions between investigative and supportive roles in social work practice Analysis of her 2016-2025 publications reveals consistent examination of how contact decisions reflect societal expectations of parenting, with particular attention to discursive constructions of 'risky' parents and cultural interpretations in welfare practice. Her work demonstrates how professional assessments navigate between child protection imperatives and family preservation goals. Scientific Awards No awards mentioned in source materials She leads the research project 'Decisions on contact between parents and children in child welfare care measures' investigating assessment practices by child welfare employees and County Social Welfare Boards, though specific grant details and student supervision records are not provided. Her completed projects include studies on domestic violence response and minority ethnic family experiences in child welfare. She actively contributes to OsloMet's research ecosystem through CLAWSO's interdisciplinary work on children's rights and the Service Organization group's focus on innovation in social work practice, maintaining strong connections with Norway's child welfare administration and policy development.

• Child Welfare
• Sociology of Organizations
• Professionalism in Social Work
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Pernille Stornæss Skotte serves as Assistant Professor at Oslo Metropolitan University's Faculty of Social Sciences within the Department of Social Work, Child Welfare and Social Policy. Her academic home is the Globalisation and Social Sustainability research group where she contributes to critical analyses of European social protection systems. Her research spans multiple interconnected domains focused on professional practices in child welfare systems. Key interests include: Digital transformation of casework documentation and writing practices Collective action dynamics in child welfare team meetings Sociology of professional organizations and knowledge production Impact of digitalization on professional judgment Nordic models of social citizenship Her publication trajectory reveals consistent focus on frontline child welfare practices, with recent work examining virtual exchange pedagogy and organizational resilience. The research demonstrates strong methodological grounding in qualitative social work inquiry, particularly through case studies of decision-making processes. No scientific awards were documented in the source materials. Skotte actively contributes to curriculum development through textbook authorship and pedagogical innovation, particularly in Nordic social work education contexts. Her involvement in the EUROSHIP project demonstrates engagement with transnational social policy analysis. Her research environment centers on the Globalisation and Social Sustainability group, where she examines how welfare professionals navigate complex organizational demands while maintaining ethical practice standards in evolving digital landscapes.

Serdar ÇiftçiView profile

Assistant Professor

• Computer Vision
• Deep Learning
• Image Processing
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Serdar Çiftçi is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering at Harran University in Şanlıurfa, Turkey. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. and M.Sc. from Middle East Technical University (METU) and a B.Sc. from Selçuk University. Ph.D. from Middle East Technical University (2017) M.Sc. from Middle East Technical University (2011) B.Sc. from Selçuk University (2007) Visiting Researcher at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (2016) Visiting Researcher at Rochester Institute of Technology (2022) Çiftçi's research focuses on computer vision with deep learning approaches, specializing in HDR imaging, super-resolution, image restoration, and visual privacy protection. His HRU-Vision laboratory develops innovative solutions for challenging computer vision problems using state-of-the-art deep learning techniques. His work bridges theoretical advances with practical applications in image processing and analysis. His publication portfolio demonstrates strong trends in deep learning applications for image enhancement and analysis, with particular emphasis on attention mechanisms, transformer architectures, and privacy-preserving techniques. Recent work shows increasing focus on specialized applications including medical imaging, remote sensing, and artistic analysis. Teknofest 2019 Second Best Prize in Health category Middle East Technical University Thesis of the Year Award (2017) MediaEval 2015 Most Distinctive Approach Paper Award Çiftçi has successfully secured multiple research grants including "Privacy Protection for HDR Images" and "Smart Home Project for Eliminating Physical Disabilities Using Eye Tracking" from Harran University HUBAK, and previously participated in TÜBİTAK-funded research. He has advised numerous MSc students through their thesis work, with several achieving recognition in national competitions. His professional service includes extensive journal and conference reviewing activities across major computer vision venues. The HRU-Vision laboratory, led by Çiftçi, specializes in computer vision problems using deep-learning-based approaches, with active projects in HDR imaging, super-resolution, image restoration, and visual privacy protection. The lab maintains strong connections with international research groups including METU and EPFL.

• LGBTQ+ Rights
• Gender and Sexuality Studies
• Children's Rights
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Dr Rob Clucas is an Associate Professor at Edinburgh Napier University's Business School, where he serves as a core member of the Centre for Child & Family Law and Policy. His research focuses on the critical intersection of law, human rights, and social justice, with particular emphasis on LGBTQ+ rights, gender and sexuality studies, children's rights, and the complex relationship between religious institutions and legal frameworks in the UK context. Clucas holds a PhD and LLB (Hons) alongside professional qualifications (PCHE, SFHEA), grounding his work in both theoretical rigor and practical application. His scholarship examines how legal systems interact with marginalized communities, especially within Scottish law and the Church of England. Recent work analyzes evolving LGBTQ+ rights landscapes, early marriage policies, and religious exemptions to anti-discrimination legislation. His publication trajectory reveals consistent engagement with evolving social justice issues, from foundational work on medical law (2000-2002) through detailed analyses of religious institutions' relationship with equality law (2012-2017) to current cutting-edge research on LGBTQ+ rights (2023-2025). This progression demonstrates increasing policy relevance, particularly regarding Scotland's legal landscape and contemporary human rights challenges. Clucas actively supervises doctoral research including Ego Chidinma Ezeokoli's work on marriage age reform in Scotland, Peter Mullin's study on murder, Unite Ekwo's comparative analysis of EU and Nigerian legal procedures, and Gillian Baker's examination of women's experiences in domestic abuse-related child contact cases. He has secured funding from The Clark Foundation for Legal Education for mini-internship projects (2021-2024) providing undergraduate students practical experience in child and family law policy. As a key contributor to the Centre for Child & Family Law and Policy, Clucas collaborates across disciplines to address systemic legal challenges affecting vulnerable populations. His work bridges academic scholarship with tangible policy impacts, particularly in Scottish family law reform and human rights protections for LGBTQ+ communities.

• Private principle in criminal proceedings
• Criminal procedural evidence
• Digital technologies in criminal justice
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Elena Aleksandrovna Artamonova is a Professor at the Department of Criminal Law, Procedure and Forensic Science within the Faculty of Law at the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE), where she began working in 2024. Her academic career spans multiple institutions, including North Caucasus Federal University (2013-2024) and Saratov State Law Academy (1996-2000). Doctor of Law (2020, Saratov State Law Academy) Associate Professor title (2011) Jurisprudence degree (1996, Saratov State Academy of Law) Her research focuses on criminal procedural evidence , digital technologies in criminal justice , and legal representation of minors . Recent publications address legislative equality in jury trials, application of judicial fines, and digital transformation in legal processes. She has received recognition for teaching excellence, including the Rector's Thank You Letter (2025) . Artamonova has participated in advanced training programs at HSE University on artificial intelligence applications , teaching excellence , and digital IP , reflecting her commitment to integrating technology into legal education. She actively contributes to conferences on cybercrime prevention and modern legal trends.

Nuno FerreiraView profile

Professor

• Human Rights
• Discrimination Law
• European Law
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Nuno Ferreira is a Professor of Law at the University of Sussex , affiliated with the School of Law, Politics and Sociology. He has previously held academic positions at the University of Liverpool (Senior Lecturer, 2012-2016) and the University of Manchester (Lecturer, 2006-2012), and served as a Visiting Professor at Wuhan University (China) and the University of Lisbon (Portugal). Current Projects: SOGICA (ERC Starting Grant), NQIfFM (ESRC), TRAFIG (Horizon 2020) Education: Dr. jur. (summa cum laude) from the University of Bremen; Licenciatura in Law from the University of Coimbra His research focuses on human rights , European law , children’s rights , and asylum/refugee law , employing socio-legal , comparative , and empirical methodologies. Recent publications explore SOGI asylum claims, queer judgments, and EU policy impacts on marginalized groups. Articles highlight trends in asylum law , queer legal theory , and children’s rights in sports . He has received significant funding from the European Research Council and the Economic and Social Research Council , and contributes to policy debates through parliamentary submissions and public engagement. Professional activities include editorial roles (Queer Judgments Project, Frontiers in Human Dynamics), media collaborations , and expert witness testimony for UK parliamentary inquiries. He co-directs the Sussex Centre for Human Rights Research and supervises interdisciplinary teams in projects like SOGICA and TRAFIG.

Natalie GoulterView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Externalising Psychopathology
• Callous-unemotional Traits
• Child and Adolescent Psychology
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Natalie Goulter is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Flinders University's College of Education, Psychology and Social Work, with significant adjunct appointments as an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at the University of New South Wales' Salivary Bioscience Research Centre and an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychology at Simon Fraser University, Canada. She serves as Deputy Higher Degree by Research Coordinator and Psychology Honours Coordinator at Flinders University, while also holding leadership positions as Secretary of the Society for the Scientific Study of Psychopathy and Grant Reviewer Coordinator for the Hierarchical Taxonomy of Psychopathology Consortium. Her educational background includes a Postdoctoral Fellowship from Simon Fraser University, a PhD from the University of New South Wales, and both MSc and BSc degrees from the University of Otago in Aotearoa New Zealand. Dr. Goulter's research program focuses on advancing the understanding, prediction, and prevention of externalising psychopathology (such as aggression and impulsivity) and callous-unemotional (CU) traits (shallow affect and empathy) in young people. Her work specifically aims to elucidate early etiological profiles contributing to these conditions, understand related biological systems (neuroendocrine, inflammatory, and psychophysiological indices), apply diverse longitudinal methodologies and analytic approaches, and mobilize knowledge to inform interventions. Her research employs both micro (intensive real-time) and macro (long-term panel) longitudinal methods with dynamic modeling and integrative data techniques. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on developmental pathways of externalizing behaviors, the biological underpinnings of callous-unemotional traits, and evidence-based interventions for youth with conduct problems. Her work frequently employs innovative methodological approaches including integrative data analysis across multiple longitudinal studies, with growing attention to mechanisms of change in interventions and the translation of research findings into practical applications. Her scientific recognition includes: Society for the Scientific Study of Psychopathy - Jevon S. Newman Early Career Award (2024) Association for Psychological Science - Rising Star Award (2023) College of Education, Psychology & Social Work - Innovation in Learning & Teaching Award (2024) Dr. Goulter has secured substantial research funding as Principal or Co-Investigator on multiple major grants including awards from the National Institute of Mental Health, National Health and Medical Research Council (Medical Research Future Fund and Ideas Grants), Canadian Institutes of Health Research, and Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. Her current projects (2024-2029) focus on externalizing psychopathology, callous-unemotional traits, and preventive interventions for youth mental health problems. She also serves on editorial boards for the Journal of Psychopathology and Clinical Science, Research on Child and Adolescent Psychopathology, and the International Journal of Behavioral Development.

Robert-Falcon OuelletteView profile

Associate Professor

• Indigenous Education
• Military Ethics
• Political Science
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Robert-Falcon Ouellette is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Education, University of Ottawa, and a 27-year Canadian Armed Forces veteran. His research spans Indigenous education, military ethics, political science, and reconciliation policy. A Red Pheasant Cree Nation member, he established Yellowquill University College in Manitoba and advocates for Indigenous language rights in parliamentary processes. PhD and two Master's degrees from Laval University Only the second Indigenous person to earn a PhD from Laval in 350 years Research interests include: Indigenous education systems, military ethics frameworks, post-colonial governance, language preservation, and reconciliation mechanisms. His work bridges historical analysis (e.g., 1885 Métis resistance) with contemporary policy advocacy (e.g., child welfare reform under Bill C-92). Scientific awards: Canadian Decoration for loyal military service (2009) Two National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation Scholarships (2007-2010) Award for Credit Programming Over 48 Hours (2012) He chairs the Indigenous Caucus in political processes and focuses on constitutional negotiations, linguistic rights, and healthcare workforce development. His social media activism (#SundanceStrong, #ReconciliationOrRegression) demonstrates public engagement with Indigenous issues.

Amanda R. Hiles HowardView profile

Associate Professor

• Developmental Psychology
• Action Research
• Social Psychology
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Amanda R. Hiles Howard is an Associate Professor in the Psychology Department at Samford University's Howard College of Arts and Sciences. Her research specializes in developmental science, action research, and social psychology, with a focus on understanding how adversity affects vulnerable children and families and improving support systems through community engagement and policy reform. Education: BA, The Ohio State University MS, Texas Christian University PhD, Texas Christian University Research Interests: Dr. Howard's work centers on translating academic research into practical solutions for child welfare systems. Primary focus areas include: Resilience mechanisms in children with adverse care experiences Cross-cultural analysis of care systems and policy reform Trauma-informed interventions for vulnerable populations Ethical frameworks for international child welfare initiatives Systemic approaches to improving foster care and orphanage services Her research employs mixed methodologies including longitudinal studies, psychometric evaluations, and community-based participatory research. Publication Trends: Recent articles demonstrate a strong emphasis on childhood adversity during crisis events, particularly COVID-19's impact on care systems. Research frequently intersects clinical psychology, social policy, and global health, with recurring themes of attachment theory, trauma-responsive interventions, and ethical service delivery. Methodologies show increasing use of data-driven approaches to inform policy recommendations. Professional Leadership: As Senior Scholar for the Christian Alliance for Orphans, Dr. Howard supports faith-based organizations in implementing evidence-based care practices globally. She has delivered key policy addresses to international bodies including the Australian Parliament and trained professionals across multiple continents.

• Family Law
• Children's Rights
• Privacy
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Dr Georgina Dimopoulos is an Associate Professor of Law at Southern Cross University’s Faculty of Business, Law and Arts, and a Research Associate at the Centre for Children and Young People. Her work focuses on children’s rights, family law, family violence, and privacy, with a particular emphasis on amplifying children’s voices in legal decision-making. PhD in Law (University of Melbourne) Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honours, University of Melbourne) Bachelor of Arts (Media and Communications, University of Melbourne) Dimopoulos’ research integrates socio-legal analysis with human rights frameworks to address gaps in children’s participation. Her 2022 book Decisional Privacy and the Rights of the Child proposes a model for child-inclusive legal processes. Recent publications examine financial abuse, gender care disputes, and trauma-informed support for victim-survivors. Her work often employs co-research methodologies with children and young people as lived experience experts, influencing policy and legal practices in Australia and internationally. Awards include the 2024 Excellence in Teaching (Early Career) from IBILTA and the 2023 Visiting Senior Research Fellow at the University of Liverpool. Excellence in Teaching (Early Career), IBILTA, 2024 Outstanding Teaching Award, Southern Cross University, 2024 Inspiring Researcher Award, Southern Cross University, 2024 Visiting Senior Research Fellow, University of Liverpool, 2023 Southern Cross University Research Award, 2023

• Social Work
• Supervision in Social Work
• Burnout Prevention in Social Services
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Ginka Mehandzhiyska is a Professor at the Faculty of Education of Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski , specializing in the Department of Social Work . Her academic career focuses on advancing social work methodologies and professional development. Lecturer in Bachelor’s and Master’s programs Researcher in burnout prevention and interviewing techniques Author of publications on supervision and social work processes Research interests include: Supervision frameworks for social workers Visualization tools in social work interventions Client-centered approaches and individualization Structural analysis of group social work Contact: g.mehandjiiska@fp.uni-sofia.bg | Phone: (+359 2) 93 08 464

• Criminal law
• Criminal procedure
• Evidence law
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Tadashi Sakamaki is a Professor at Kyoto University's Faculty of Law, Department of Law, specializing in criminal law and criminal procedure. His academic career spans several decades with significant contributions to Japanese criminal justice reform, particularly regarding the Saiban-in (lay judge) system implementation and evidence law. His research interests focus on criminal procedure, evidence law, judicial system reform, and the Saiban-in system. Sakamaki has extensively analyzed pretrial procedures, appellate review standards, digital evidence collection, and the constitutional dimensions of criminal investigations. His work bridges theoretical legal scholarship with practical judicial administration, emphasizing the balance between effective law enforcement and constitutional protections. Sakamaki's scholarly output shows consistent focus on modernizing Japan's criminal justice system, with particular attention to the implementation challenges of the lay judge system introduced in 2009. His publications demonstrate expertise in evidence law, pretrial procedure, and the theoretical foundations of criminal procedure, often incorporating comparative perspectives from Western legal systems. His research has been supported by numerous Japan Society for the Promotion of Science grants, including projects on 'New Criminal Procedure in the Digital Society' (2025-2028), 'Criminal Trial Fact-Finding and Responsibility Capacity Theory' (2022-2025), and earlier projects on evidence law in the Saiban-in system and criminal procedure reform. Sakamaki teaches multiple courses at Kyoto University's Graduate School of Law and School of Law, including 'Criminal Procedure,' 'Advanced Criminal Procedure,' and specialized seminars on criminal law matters, maintaining active engagement in legal education alongside his research.

• Criminal Law
• Criminology
• Gender and the Law
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Catherine O'Sullivan is a Lecturer in Law at the University College Cork (UCC), affiliated with the College of Business and Law and the Department of Law. She holds a B.C.L. (1995) and LL.M. (1996) from UCC, and a Ph.D. from Osgoode Hall Law School, Canada (2005). Her research focuses on Criminal Law, Criminology, Gender and the Law, Children's Rights, and Law and Popular Culture. She has contributed to major publications such as Criminal Law in Ireland: Cases and Commentary and Fundamentals of the Irish Legal System . Her work has been supported by grants including a €77,833 award from the Irish Research Council (2019–2022) to reform mental condition defenses. She has organized conferences, served on editorial boards (e.g., Irish Journal of Legal Studies ), and engaged in public policy consultations, including submissions on the Eighth Amendment and children's rights. Awards include the President's Ph.D. Scholarship (2006) and the Mary Jane Mossman Graduate Scholarship (1998). Publications highlight interdisciplinary themes, such as gendered corporate culture, assisted suicide policy critiques, and legislative reforms around abortion and sexual offenses. Her engagement with NGOs like Merchants Quay Ireland and the HSE underscores her commitment to translating legal scholarship into public service and education.