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Amílcar MoreiraView profile

Assistant Professor

• Comparative Social Policy
• Ageing and Pensions
• Welfare-to-Work Policies
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Amílcar Moreira serves as an Assistant Professor at the Lisbon School of Economics & Management (ISEG), University of Lisbon, where he teaches quantitative methods and sociology. He concurrently holds research roles as a Board Member of SOCIUS (Research Centre in Economic and Organizational Sociology) and contributor to EUROMOD-Portugal. Previously, he held academic appointments at Trinity College Dublin and OsloMet. His educational background includes a PhD in Social and Policy Sciences (specializing in Social Policy) from the University of Bath (2006), a Master in Economic Sociology from ISEG (2000), and a BA in Social Sciences from Universidade da Beira Interior (1998). Moreira's research centers on comparative social policy frameworks, demographic ageing impacts on pension systems, welfare-to-work policy design, and microsimulation modeling. His work examines political economy dynamics in social policy development, with particular focus on Southern European welfare states. Recent investigations analyze crisis responses to the Great Recession, COVID-19 pandemic, and inflationary pressures through rigorous policy evaluation frameworks. His publication record demonstrates consistent engagement with evolving social policy challenges, particularly the inflation-social policy nexus, gendered pension disparities, and cross-national care responsibility impacts. Methodologically, he specializes in dynamic microsimulation techniques through the EUROMOD platform to model policy effects on income distribution and poverty. Moreira actively supervises Master's students at ISEG, guiding research on topics including robot taxation impacts, public sector employee wellbeing, gendered work-life balance, multicultural leadership, and child poverty interventions. He contributes to SOCIUS research initiatives and EUROMOD-Portugal's national policy analysis, supporting evidence-based social security reforms through advanced modeling of demographic and economic trends.

• Life Course Analysis
• Social Inequality
• Gender Studies
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Anette Eva Fasang is a Professor at the Institute of Social Sciences, Humboldt University, specializing in microsociology. She serves as the Director of the Institute and holds the Women's Representative role, indicating her commitment to gender equality in academia. Her research focuses on life course analysis, social inequality, family sociology, and labor dynamics across diverse contexts like Germany, Israel, Senegal, and Egypt. Institution: Humboldt University, Berlin Department: Institute of Social Sciences Role: Director and Women's Representative Her methodological expertise lies in sequence analysis and life course-sensitive statistical methods, with recent work examining economic vulnerability, time-use patterns, and intersectional inequalities. Publications highlight comparative social policy across Europe and the Middle East, emphasizing temporal dimensions in employment and family trajectories. The 2024-2025 articles particularly focus on youth economic opportunities, welfare state dynamics, and gendered labor supply patterns.

Michael MarinettoView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Business Ethics
• Organized Crime
• Wealth Inequality
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Dr. Michael Marinetto is a Senior Lecturer in Management at Cardiff Business School , specializing in business ethics, organized crime, and wealth inequality. His research examines how criminal organizations exploit legal frameworks for wealth accumulation and critiques academic publishing and institutional practices. Education : Bachelor's in Sociology, PhD in Business Ethics, Docent in Business Administration (Stockholm University) Research Focus : Marinetto investigates the ethical challenges in global business, the intersection of wealth and plutocracy, and the role of public intellectuals in universities. His work engages with Thomas Piketty's theories and analyzes data breaches like the Panama Papers as social science data. Article Trends : His recent publications span business ethics, media analysis (e.g., The Wire ), and critiques of academic systems. Topics include regulatory exploitation, public intellectualism, and financial crime dynamics. Scientific Awards : Outstanding Doctoral Supervisor (2018) Supervision & Grants : He has supervised PhD students on topics like prison labor and ethical investment. His work connects with global research networks and civic engagement initiatives. Labs & Teams : Affiliated with Cardiff Business School’s research groups on corporate social responsibility and investigative social science.

Carlijn van BaakView profile

Researcher

• Bystander Intervention
• Violence and Aggression
• Domestic Violence
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Dr. Carlijn van Baak is a postdoctoral researcher at the Netherlands Institute for the Study of Crime and Law Enforcement (NSCR), focusing on criminological research with expertise in bystander intervention, violence dynamics, and gender studies. Her work bridges theoretical criminology with applied research on real-world criminal events, including domestic violence, sexual violence, and policing practices. She holds a PhD from NSCR (2020–2025) and a Master's in Criminal Justice & Criminology (summa cum laude) from Sam Houston State University (2014–2016). She previously worked as a legal officer in Utrecht and a teaching/research assistant in Texas. Her research emphasizes understanding real-world bystander behavior in public conflicts, analyzing techniques of neutralization in criminal cases, and evaluating the societal impact of policies like pandemic restrictions on domestic violence rates. She pioneered methods like covert systematic social observations to detect ethnic profiling in police stop-and-search practices. Key research themes include: Domestic violence dynamics and intervention strategies Social and ethnic biases in law enforcement Cultural aspects of honor-based violence and FGM Pandemic effects on household violence Her work combines qualitative and quantitative methods, including video observational studies and large-scale data analysis. She collaborates internationally on projects addressing cyber harassment, capital punishment rhetoric, and gendered marriage practices in African societies.

• Computer Security
• Digital Forensics
• Machine Learning
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Stefan Axelsson is an Associate Professor at NTNU (Norwegian University of Science and Technology) in Gjövik, Norway, and a Senior Lecturer at Blekinge Institute of Technology in Sweden. His research focuses on computer security, digital forensics, and applications of machine learning in intrusion detection and data analysis. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Chalmers University of Technology (2005), with a thesis on intrusion detection visualization. His work bridges academia and industry, including collaborations with Ericsson. Research interests span forensic file systems analysis (NTFS/ReFS), fraud detection in financial systems, and visualization techniques for security data. Notable contributions include the Bayesvis intrusion detection tool and fraud simulation frameworks like PaySim. He has published extensively in venues like Digital Investigation, DFRWS, and IFIP conferences. Key achievements include a best paper award at EMSS 2013 for forensic agent-based simulation work. His software contributions focus on practical tools for security professionals, emphasizing usability and visualization of complex data patterns.

• Child Protection
• Social Work
• Social Education
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Trond Bergsvendsen is an Assistant Professor at the University of Inland Norway within the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences. His primary affiliation is with the Department of Child Protection, Social Work and Social Education located at Campus Lillehammer. He can be reached via email at trond.bergsvendsen@inn.no or by phone at +47 61 28 80 49. His research and professional focus centers on child welfare, social work practices, and educational strategies within social service contexts. Specific areas include policy implementation in child protection systems, trauma-informed care approaches, and interdisciplinary collaboration in social education programs. No academic awards or specific grant information is publicly listed in available records. His professional activities are primarily tied to teaching and institutional service within his departmental role.

• Child Protection
• Child Rights
• Human Rights
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Rachel Burr is an Associate Professor in Education and Director of Student Experience at the University of Sussex's School of Education and Social Work. She is an anthropologist and social worker with global experience in child protection, specializing in Vietnam, the USA, Ireland, and the UK. Her work focuses on emotional resilience in children facing adversity, child rights (UNCRC), and adolescent mental health. She has developed curricula for Childhood Studies programs at Sussex and the Open University, including the BA in Childhood and Youth Studies ranked top nationally. Her research explores global childhood dynamics, particularly in Vietnam, addressing sensory impairments, refugee children, and street/working children’s rights. Recent projects include a four-year resilience program with secondary students to improve mental health perceptions, culminating in her 2022 book on self-worth. Rachel’s publications span child morality, disability studies, and refugee welfare, reflecting her commitment to practitioner-oriented solutions. Awards include a 2006 honorary Teaching Fellow Award from The Open University students. She leads teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, emphasizing child protection and social work practices. Collaborative efforts include fieldwork in Vietnam and UK-based resilience initiatives.

Erica ZahlView profile

Research Fellow

• Clinical Psychology
• Child and Adolescent Mental Health
• Family Dynamics
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Erica Zahl is a Doctoral Research Fellow at the Department of Psychology , University of Oslo , affiliated with the Faculty of Social Sciences . Her research focuses on family dynamics, mental health in families with children experiencing chronic disorders or disabilities, and the development of interventions to support siblings and parents. She leads the Sibling Project (SIBS) , investigating psychological risks and protective factors in these contexts. Her work emphasizes clinical psychology and developmental perspectives, with a particular interest in how chronic illnesses affect family systems. Key themes include parental well-being, sibling relationships, and the efficacy of group interventions. Publications span journals like Journal of Pediatric Psychology and Frontiers in Psychology , reflecting her commitment to translational research. Dr. Zahl’s recent studies highlight interventions targeting mental health outcomes in siblings and parents, using randomized controlled trials and longitudinal designs. She collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to address gaps in clinical practices for families facing chronic challenges.

• Gender Studies in Law
• Juvenile Justice
• Legal Education
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Isabel Fanlo Cortes is an Associate Professor in the Department of Law at the University of Genoa, serving on the Department Board. She specializes in legal education, gender studies, and juvenile justice, with a focus on historical and sociological dimensions of law. Her teaching spans undergraduate and master’s courses in Law and Gender, Sociology of Law, and Legal Theories. She advises students via in-person or Teams appointments. Recent research emphasizes legal clinics, Italian juvenile justice reform, and historical figures like Anna Kuliscioff. Her academic work bridges theory and practice, exploring how legal frameworks intersect with social issues like gender equity and youth rights. Courses include 'Legal Clinic in Immigration Matters' and 'Theories of Rights and Justice.' Her publications reflect interdisciplinary approaches, combining legal history with contemporary socio-legal challenges. No scientific awards are listed, but her contributions to legal education and juvenile justice discourse are notable. She collaborates with peers like Gabriella Petti on projects analyzing legal systems and historical legal thought.

Cecilie RevheimView profile

Associate Professor

• Child Welfare Policy
• Foster Care
• Social Work Ethics
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Cecilie Revheim is an Associate Professor at the Department of Sociology and Social Work, University of Agder. Her research focuses on foster care systems, child welfare policy, and ethical dilemmas in social work practice. She examines the intersection of legal frameworks, family dynamics, and professional assessments affecting children in care and their families. Research interests include: child rights, foster care impacts on biological siblings, cross-cultural child protection, and reforming social work education in East Africa. Key contributions address gaps in safeguarding foster caregivers' biological children and legal adherence to the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Publications span peer-reviewed journals like Children and Youth Services Review and Social Work Education , as well as books analyzing foster family dynamics and policy implementation. Her work bridges academic research with practical implications for child welfare systems globally.

Sandra Lee KopelsView profile

Professor

• Legal Issues in Social Work
• Ethics in Social Work Practice
• Confidentiality and Privacy
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Sandra Lee Kopels is a Professor at the School of Social Work, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She holds a JD and MSW from the same institution and is a licensed attorney. Her primary affiliations include serving as Managing Editor of the School of Social Work Journal and as a board member of the Illinois Child Welfare Employee Licensure Board. She is also a National Association of Social Workers Legal Defense Fund Trustee. Dr. Kopels' research focuses on legal and ethical challenges in social work, particularly confidentiality, duty to warn, and special education law. She has contributed to child welfare policy analysis and advocacy, with notable work on perinatal mental health legislation in Illinois and same-sex marriage legal precedents. Her teaching excellence has been repeatedly recognized by the University. Her scholarly contributions span simulation-based learning methods in crisis intervention, interagency collaboration in child welfare, and mental health policy. She serves as a peer reviewer for major social work journals and has published widely on legal-ethical intersections in social work practice.

• Family Preservation
• Child Protection
• Family Justice Systems
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Professor Karen Broadhurst is a Professor of Social Work at Lancaster University's Sociology Department, part of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Her research focuses on family preservation, particularly the position of women in family justice systems and prevention of care entry for children. She was awarded an OBE (2025) and became a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences (2020). She leads the Centre for Child and Family Justice Research, established in 2015, and has held leadership roles in Lancaster University's Data Science Institute (2019–2024). Current roles include ADR UK Ambassador (ESRC), Co-Lead of the ESRC Community Catalyst (2024–2026), and Principal Investigator of the ESRC-funded COMFT study, linking family and criminal justice data to assess impacts on mothers and children. Her research has driven policy changes, such as the Born into Care Series improving child protection practices globally. She collaborates internationally on projects like the SIB (State Intervention with Babies) funded by the Australian Research Council. Her work emphasizes ethical use of public services data to inform legislative and policy reforms. She chairs HER CIRCLE, supporting mothers separated from children, and advises bodies like the Independent Review of Children's Social Care. Teaching focuses on social work, child welfare, and policy, with an intersectional approach. She supervises ESRC-funded PhD students, including Sara Bellamio and Lily Golding. Key grants include £2.2M for Nuffield Family Justice Observatory analyses. Awards include OBE and Academy of Social Sciences Fellowship.

Srdjan CirovicView profile

Lecturer

• Biomechanics
• Computational Modeling
• Cerebrospinal Fluid Dynamics
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Dr Srdjan Cirovic is a Lecturer in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Surrey, serving as Programme Director for the MSc in Biomedical Engineering. He is affiliated with the Centre for Biomedical Engineering and teaches biomechanics courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels including ENG2097, ENG3173, ENGM187, and ENGM259. His educational background includes: Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Belgrade, Serbia MSc in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Toronto, Canada PhD in Aerospace Engineering (2001) from the University of Toronto, Canada Dr Cirovic's research integrates computational modeling with experimental approaches to investigate biomechanical phenomena in pathological conditions and therapeutic interventions. His primary focus areas feature: Cerebrospinal fluid dynamics and syringomyelia pathogenesis Mechanisms of radial shock wave therapy for musculoskeletal disorders Cardiovascular responses to mechanical stresses including G-forces in aviation Biomechanics of ocular trauma and infant shaking injuries Analysis of his publication record (2000-2006) reveals consistent emphasis on computational modeling of physiological systems, particularly cardiovascular and neurological responses to mechanical stimuli. His work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between aerospace engineering principles and clinical biomedical challenges, with recurring themes in trauma biomechanics and therapeutic device mechanisms. As Programme Director of the MSc in Biomedical Engineering, Dr Cirovic oversees curriculum development and academic supervision. His teaching portfolio spans core biomechanics principles and clinical rehabilitation applications, reflecting his dual expertise in engineering fundamentals and medical contexts.

• Developmental Psychology
• Child Social Development
• Child Emotional and Behavioral Health
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Dr Amy Paine is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychology at Cardiff University, specializing in child development, adoption outcomes, and the role of humor in social relationships. She holds a BSc and PhD from Cardiff University, including a 2017 doctoral thesis on sibling influence on social understanding. Her research employs longitudinal methods to study protective factors in children’s relationships and the impact of adversity in adoptive families. Education BSc Psychology with Professional Placement, Cardiff University (2013) PhD Developmental and Health Psychology, Cardiff University (2017) Research Interests Dr Paine focuses on social development through play, protective mechanisms in close relationships, and neurocognitive profiles of adopted children. Her work emphasizes humor as a tool for social understanding and has pioneered studies on adoption trajectories, familial communication, and intervention programs for vulnerable families. Grants & Awards 2025-2026: Welsh Government grant for adoption trajectory studies 2022: Cardiff University Civic Mission grant for playful hospital programs Recipient of the 2017 Hadyn Ellis Prize for Best Doctoral Dissertation Teaching & Supervision Coordinates MSc Psychology placements and supervises dissertations on children’s psychological disorders. Current PhD students include Cass Sheehan and Thais Marques. Labs & Initiatives Co-Director of the Neurodevelopment Assessment Unit and leads the Wales Adoption Study, collaborating with institutions globally to advance child welfare research.

Ashley WoodmanView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Developmental Psychology
• Disability Studies
• Family Dynamics
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Ashley Woodman is a Senior Lecturer II and Program Director of the Developmental Disabilities and Human Services (DDHS) Program at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, affiliated with the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences. She earned her PhD in Applied Developmental and Educational Psychology from Boston College, alongside a BA in Psychology and French Literature from McGill University. Her research focuses on family well-being within intellectually/developmentally disabled (IDD) populations, disability paradigms, and long-term developmental trajectories of individuals with IDD. She directs the Disability, Inclusion, and Community Engagement (DICE) Lab and teaches courses like PSYCH 480 (Intellectual Disability Concepts) and PSYCH 481 (Families and IDD). Woodman’s work examines parental stress, family processes, and societal perceptions of disability. Notable collaborations include the Lifespan Family Research group and the Early Intervention Collaborative Study. She advises undergraduate students and has contributed to policy discussions on disability care, including hospice practices for aging IDD adults. Her research spans peer-reviewed articles in journals like Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders and Development and Psychopathology , alongside book chapters on supported living and caregiving. Teaching and service include roles on the Undergraduate Studies Committee and the Course Materials Affordability Working Group. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges developmental science, clinical practice, and disability advocacy.