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Carla McCabeView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Sports Biomechanics
• Aquatic Movement Analysis
• Swimming Kinematics
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Dr. Carla McCabe is a Senior Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Biomechanics and Research Director for Sport and Exercise Sciences at Ulster University's School of Sport within the Faculty of Life & Health Sciences. With a distinguished academic career spanning over 15 years, she has established herself as an expert in aquatic biomechanics and human movement performance within water environments. Her professional journey includes significant positions at the University of Edinburgh (2011-2014) where she contributed to the formation of the Human Performance Science research group within the Institute of Sport, Physical Education and Health Science. Carla's educational background includes a BSc in Sports and Exercise Science (First Class Honours) from the University of Limerick (2003) and a PhD from the University of Edinburgh (2008) investigating the effect of race pace on three-dimensional kinematics and linear kinetics within sprint and distance specialist swimmers. Her international research portfolio is evidenced through collaborations across numerous Sport Science and Biomechanics journals and she was awarded a visiting scholar grant to the Australian Institute of Sport in 2009. Her research interests focus on human movement performance within aquatic environments, with particular emphasis on swimming biomechanics, three-dimensional kinematic analysis, and the relationship between technique and performance. Recent work has expanded into gender studies in sports and concussion research in rugby league. Carla's publications demonstrate a consistent focus on methodological approaches to measuring swimming performance and understanding the biomechanical determinants of success in aquatic sports. Dr. McCabe has received multiple professional recognitions including the BASES BIG Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Award (2022), Best Poster Presentation (2024), and New Investigator Award: Third Place (2019). She holds Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (2022) and serves on several professional boards including the Advisory Editorial Board of the Journal of Sport Sciences and as a Board Member of the European Swimming Network. Her current research portfolio includes projects on sex differences in change-of-direction tasks, concussion mechanisms in rugby, and bridging the gap between swimming research and practical application for coaches. Dr. McCabe actively contributes to the sports science community through media engagement, including the BBC CrowdScience Podcast on aquatic locomotion and commentary on concussion management in sports.

Maria Van LiewView profile

Professor

• Hispanic Cultural Studies
• Spanish Youth Culture
• Transnational/Transcultural Migrations
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Maria Van Liew is a Professor of Spanish Cultural Studies, Film, and Literary Narrative at the Department of Languages and Cultures, West Chester University of Pennsylvania (WCU). She joined WCU in 1998, contributing to the department's evolution from its original 'Foreign Languages' focus to a broader emphasis on global cultural engagement. Her academic leadership includes co-editing books and special journal issues, such as the 2020 Moderna Språk special issue on transnational cultural difference and the 2012 Fotogramas para la multiculturalidad volume on immigration in Spanish cinema. Van Liew holds a B.A. from Clark University and M.A./Ph.D. degrees from the University of California at San Diego. Her dissertation, Democratic Women: Gender, National Discourse and the Cinema of Post-Franco Spain , laid the foundation for her research on gender, migration, and national identity in Spanish cultural narratives. She regularly teaches courses in comparative cultural studies, Spanish literature, and film, emphasizing transnational and transcultural methodologies. Her research interests center on Hispanic Cultural Studies, with particular attention to Spanish youth culture, Catalan rock music, and the intersection of horror cinema with ecological and political themes. She has explored the role of Catalan language in national identity through studies of bands like Els Pets and narratives of post-dictatorial Barcelona. Her work challenges traditional binaries in cultural representation, advocating for solidarity across borders through transnational perspectives. Van Liew has created Study Abroad programs in Guadalajara, Mexico, and Barcelona, Spain, to foster student engagement with global cultures. Collaborative efforts include co-editing with Mónica Cantero-Espojo and mentoring graduate students in distance education studies. Her recent scholarship critiques the porosity of national boundaries in contemporary horror films and the pan-national influences of punk culture in literature and cinema. In 2021, she transitioned to virtual teaching methods, reflecting her adaptability to evolving academic demands. Her contributions to cultural studies highlight the transformative potential of art and media in redefining national and transnational identities, particularly through marginalized voices and postcolonial frameworks.

Jennifer ThornView profile

Associate Professor

• 18th and 19th Century Literature
• History of Childhood
• Race Studies
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Dr. Jennifer Thorn is an Associate Professor of English and Director of the Interdisciplinary Gender Studies minor at St. Anselm College. She specializes in transatlantic 18th and 19th century literature, with a focus on childhood history, race, and class. Thorn has held academic positions at Colby College and Duke University, where she received teaching awards for innovative course design and senior teaching excellence. Her research explores intersections of race, gender, and cultural history, including studies on Phillis Wheatley, childhood narratives, and infanticide in print culture. Education: B.A. with honors in English, State University of New York at Binghamton (1981) M.A. in English, Columbia University (1987) Ph.D. in English, Columbia University (1994) Research Interests: Thorn’s scholarship bridges literary analysis with historical context, addressing themes like racial melancholy, class dynamics in literature, and the cultural construction of childhood. She examines how marginalized voices—such as enslaved individuals, blind women, and colonial subjects—shape literary and societal narratives. Current projects include Phillis Wheatley and Childhood and Blind Girls and Women: Print and Progress', 1795-1902 . Recognition: Teaching Excellence Award (Duke University, date unspecified) Innovative Course Design Award (American Society for Eighteenth Century Studies, date unspecified) Advising & Grants: While specific student advisees are not listed, her teaching record and course development highlight her mentorship in advanced undergraduate studies. Grants or funding details are not provided in the text. Labs/Teams: No specific lab or team affiliations are mentioned, though her work involves interdisciplinary collaborations through the Gender Studies program.

• Medical Education
• Anatomy
• Physiology
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Monika Zimanyi is a researcher at James Cook University (JCU), Australia, specializing in medical education, anatomy, physiology, and nephrology. Her work focuses on curriculum design for allied health students, particularly integrating active learning strategies and innovative assessment methods. She has extensively studied the effects of maternal conditions on renal and cardiovascular development, glomerular structure-function relationships, and the implications of nephron number variations in human populations. Her research bridges educational innovation with biomedical sciences, addressing both pedagogical challenges and clinical nephrology questions. Her research interests include anatomical education methodologies, developmental nephrology, and the long-term health consequences of intrauterine growth restriction. She has collaborated on studies exploring the impact of maternal alcohol consumption, low birth weight, and dietary restrictions on offspring health outcomes. Key contributions include defining glomerular hypertrophy and its clinical implications, particularly in African American populations. In medical education, Dr. Zimanyi has pioneered creative teaching approaches such as the 'digi-explanation' assessment technique, enhancing student engagement through technology. Her work emphasizes practical applications of anatomy and physiology principles in healthcare education. She has presented at major conferences like the Society for Experimental Biology and the Australian Conference on Science and Mathematics Education.

Jaswinder SethiView profile

Professor

• Immunometabolism
• Obesity
• Metabolic diseases
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Jaswinder K. Sethi (also known as Jazz Sethi) is a Professor of Immunometabolism at the University of Southampton, Faculty of Medicine. She is also an Honorary NHS Foundation Trust Research Fellow and a member of the Institute for Life Sciences. Her research focuses on the intersection of immunology and metabolism, particularly examining how immune processes influence metabolic functions in obesity and related diseases. As Programme Co-Lead for the Integrated PhD in Biomedical Science, she plays a significant role in shaping graduate education at the university. Professor Sethi received her primary and secondary education in London and graduated with First-Class Honours in Biological Sciences from Birkbeck College, University of London in 1993. Her academic journey continued with: DPhil in physiological sciences from Oxford University (1997), supervised by Antony Galione Postdoctoral training at Harvard University with Gokhan Hotamisligil Establishment of a research group at Cambridge University (2000) Relocation of her laboratory to University of Southampton (2017) Professor Sethi's research interests center on immunometabolism, obesity, and metabolic diseases, with a particular focus on tissue remodelling and disease mechanisms. Her work investigates how adipose tissue biology contributes to systemic metabolic dysfunction, especially in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). She examines the role of various fatty acids in immune cell function and how these processes contribute to the development of metabolic complications. Her research bridges basic science with clinical applications, seeking to identify novel therapeutic targets for metabolic disorders. Analysis of Professor Sethi's recent publications reveals a strong focus on adipose tissue biology and its relationship with liver disease, particularly NAFLD. Her work frequently examines how adipose tissue fibrogenesis markers correlate with liver fibrosis, and she has conducted clinical trials investigating synbiotic treatments for NAFLD. A recurring theme is the role of growth differentiation factor-15 (GDF-15) in connecting type 2 diabetes with liver fibrosis. Her research increasingly incorporates multi-omics approaches to understand the complex interplay between adipose tissue, gut microbiome, and liver function in metabolic disease. Professor Sethi has received numerous prestigious awards and fellowships throughout her career: Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology (FRSB) Wellcome Trust Career Re-entry Fellow (2017) Honorary NHS Research Fellow (2017) BBSRC David Phillips Research Fellowship (2001) Diabetes UK RD Lawrence Research Fellowship (2001) Wellcome Trust International Prize Travelling Postdoctoral Fellowship (1997) British Fulbright Senior Scholarship (1997) As an active supervisor, Professor Sethi currently mentors seven PhD students across various biomedical programs at the University of Southampton. She serves as Programme Co-Lead for the Integrated PhD in Biomedical Science and is deeply involved in teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Her research group is part of multiple collaborative networks including the Centre for Human Development, Stem Cells and Regeneration, and the NIHR Southampton Biomedical Research Centre, securing funding from major research councils including BBSRC and MRC. Professor Sethi leads a research group investigating Immunometabolic Signalling in Tissue Remodelling and Metabolic Disease. Her laboratory is part of the Institute for Life Sciences and collaborates closely with the Nutrition, Endocrinology and Metabolism research group. The team employs a multidisciplinary approach combining molecular biology, cell culture techniques including patient-derived organoids, and clinical studies to unravel the complex mechanisms linking immune function with metabolic processes in obesity-related diseases.

• Behavioral Ecology
• Animal Behavior
• Evolutionary Biology
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Dr. Barbara Class is a Research Fellow in the Faculty of Biology at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, specializing in Behavioral Ecology. Her work focuses on understanding how social behavior, individual differences, and environmental factors shape animal interactions and fitness. She leads research in the Behavioural Ecology work group, investigating topics such as urbanization impacts on behavior, disease effects on social networks, and evolutionary mechanisms driving behavioral traits. Education and Research Interests: Barbara’s research integrates field observations, statistical modeling, and genomics to address questions in behavioral ecology. Key themes include: Social behavior mechanisms in reptiles and birds Evolutionary consequences of assortative mating Behavioral responses to urbanization Pathogen transmission dynamics in wildlife populations Articles Trends: Her recent work emphasizes urban adaptation in reptiles, disease impacts on social networks, and statistical rigor in ecological studies. Notable contributions include disentangling non-random social assortment and exploring behavioral divergence along urbanization gradients. Labs and Teams: Barbara’s research is anchored in the Behavioural Ecology group, collaborating with international teams on projects combining field experiments and genomic approaches.

Arnold LeUnesView profile

Professor

• Sport Psychology
• Psychological Assessment
• Youth Sports Development
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Arnold LeUnes is a Professor at the Department of Psychology, Texas A&M University. His research focuses on psychological assessment in sport, youth sport development, and sport history. He has developed instruments to evaluate psychological skills in young athletes and explores pain-coping strategies and resilience in various sports contexts. Dr. LeUnes maintains an active research program with notable contributions to understanding mood states among athletes and coaching methodologies. Education details are not explicitly provided in the text, but his extensive publication history suggests advanced academic training in psychology and sport science. Research interests emphasize practical applications of psychology in sports, including athlete performance optimization, stress management, and the intersection of mental health with physical activity. His work often integrates empirical studies with psychometric tool development for assessing athlete readiness and resilience. Publications span topics like mood state analysis in Olympic athletes, pain coping styles in nontraditional female athletes, and historical reflections on sport psychology pioneers like Coleman Griffith. His work demonstrates a consistent focus on both applied and theoretical aspects of sport psychology. No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed, and he is currently not accepting students for the 2024-2025 academic year. Office hours are by appointment, and his contact details include the email arnold-leunes@tamu.edu and office PSYC 266.

Jenifer Hamil LukerView profile

Associate Professor

• Sociology
• Health Inequalities
• Criminal Justice System
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Jenifer Hamil-Luker is an Associate Professor of the Practice of Sociology at Duke University’s Trinity College of Arts & Sciences, where she directs the undergraduate studies program. Her research focuses on how early life experiences shape health outcomes, particularly exploring racial disparities in health linked to debt and socioeconomic conditions. She also examines cohort differences in cardiovascular disease risk and the lifelong impacts of childhood adversity. Dr. Hamil-Luker’s teaching emphasizes applied sociology, with courses on health inequities, the U.S. criminal justice system, mental health sociology, and drug use patterns. Her pedagogical approach prioritizes collaborative, project-based learning and inclusivity. Notable courses include Just Laws: Inequalities in the U.S. Legal System and From Madness to Mental Disorders: Sociology of Mental Health . Her research has been supported by grants such as the Childhood Exposures and Adulthood Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship (NIH, 2006–2007). Recent publications include studies on debt’s impact on heart attack risk across racial cohorts and analyses of public assistance trajectories among female high school dropouts. In addition to her academic roles, she has held prior positions including Assistant Professor of the Practice (2015–2022), Visiting Assistant Professor (2005–2007), and Director of Undergraduate Studies in Sociology (2020–2021). Her work has been highlighted in media, including a 2025 article on Putting Sociology to Practice in Class .

Ravi PendakurView profile

Professor

• Sociology
• Public Policy
• Immigration Studies
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Ravi Pendakur is a Full Professor at the University of Ottawa's School of Public and International Affairs, specializing in sociology and public policy. His research focuses on diversity, immigrant integration, social capital, and socioeconomic outcomes of ethnic and linguistic groups in Canada and other settler societies. He holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from Carleton University (1996), an M.E.S. in Environmental Studies from York University (1987), and a B.A. in Sociology and Geography from the University of British Columbia (1983). Before joining academia, he spent 18 years in federal government roles, including positions in Multiculturalism and Citizenship, Canadian Heritage, and Human Resources and Social Development. His teaching includes courses on quantitative research methods for public policy and immigration diversity. Research interests include the interplay between social capital, residential segregation, and economic outcomes for minorities. Key areas include refugee integration, Indigenous economic disparities, and policy impacts on immigrant labor markets. His work employs quantitative methods using census data and specialized surveys. Recent publications analyze parliamentary debates on immigration, Afghan immigrant labor outcomes, and the socioeconomic effects of self-government agreements for Indigenous communities. He collaborates frequently with scholars like Pieter Bevelander and Krishna Pendakur.

• Family Economics
• Health Disparities
• Obesity Research
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Jessie Fan is a Professor in Family & Consumer Studies at the University of Utah, holding PhD in Consumer Economics from Ohio State University (1993). Her research investigates economic disparities, health inequities, and consumer behavior patterns across diverse populations. Key research areas include middle-class economic trends, food security, obesity determinants, and financial fraud vulnerability. Recent studies analyze racial/gender disparities in health outcomes, migrant financial security, and nutrition policy impacts. Geographic focus spans US and China, employing large-scale surveys and economic modeling. Grant support includes NIH-funded projects on neighborhood effects on BMI and built environment influences. Teaches courses on family wealth building and doctoral research development.

Kristen ZgobaView profile

Associate Professor

• Criminology
• Criminal Justice Policy
• Sex Offender Legislation
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Kristen Zgoba is an Associate Professor in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Florida International University (FIU), within the Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs. She holds a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice from Rutgers University and brings extensive practical experience from her prior role as Research Supervisor at the New Jersey Department of Corrections. Ph.D., Criminal Justice, Rutgers University, 2004 M.A., Criminal Justice, Rutgers University, 2000 B.A., Criminal Justice, Rutgers University, 1998 Dr. Zgoba's research centers on criminology and criminal justice policy, with a focus on sex offender legislation, recidivism, corrections, and violence . Her work critically evaluates the impact of policies like Megan’s Law and SORNA, examining their effectiveness and unintended consequences. She investigates topics such as restrictive housing, mental health in corrections, and community reentry, often using longitudinal and multi-state datasets. Her research bridges academia and practice, influencing both scholarly discourse and real-world policy. Her recent publications (2021–2025) reveal a sustained focus on sex offender registration and notification (SORN) , recidivism patterns , mental health in incarceration , and firearm use in violent crime . Keywords across her articles include criminology, corrections, violence, and policy evaluation. Sub-fields span weapon choice, solitary confinement, reentry, public attitudes, and risk assessment tools like Static-99R. Her work increasingly integrates mental health, aging, and public opinion, reflecting a holistic view of criminal justice reform. Dr. Zgoba has received numerous honors, including: American Correctional Association’s 2013 Peter P. Lejins Research Award 2014–2015 United Kingdom Fulbright Research Scholar Award 2020 American Journal of Criminal Justice Outstanding Article Award Grants from the National Institute of Justice, COPS, and Vital Projects She has secured significant grant funding, including a multi-year COPS grant (2022) to study correctional officer mental health and a 2023 Vital Projects grant to assess de-registration effects. She advises no formal students listed but serves as an expert in high-profile legal cases, including three U.S. Supreme Court cases. She chairs the FIU SB-IRB and previously chaired the NJDOC IRB. She has also served on editorial boards for American Journal of Criminal Justice , Homicide Studies , and Journal of Experimental Criminology . Dr. Zgoba is actively involved in research leadership, serving on the American Correctional Association’s Research Council and the Sexual Assault Advisory Council for PREA in New Jersey. She was a board member at Edna Mahan State Correctional Facility (2018–2022) and participated in the BJS Prison Administrator’s Workshop on the National Inmate Survey. Her lab or research team is not explicitly named, but her multi-institutional collaborations and grant-funded projects suggest an active research group focused on policy evaluation and corrections.

• Risk Society Theory
• Intersectionality
• Social Vulnerability and Resilience
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Susanna Öhman is the President of Halmstad University, a leadership role reflecting her deep engagement with academic and societal issues. Her scholarly work centers on risk, intersectionality, and societal vulnerability, particularly through sociological and gendered lenses. She is formally affiliated with Halmstad University in Sweden. Her research interests span Risk Society Theory , Intersectionality , Public Perception of Biotechnology , Crisis Communication , and Social Vulnerability . She critically examines how gender, class, and heteronormativity shape risk experiences and institutional responses. Her work integrates theoretical frameworks with empirical data, especially in Swedish and European contexts. The most recent publications reveal a strong trend toward interdisciplinary analysis, combining sociology, gender studies, and science and technology studies. Her articles frequently explore how marginalized groups experience risk differently and how public trust in institutions mediates crisis response. She has developed methodological approaches to quantify intersectional inequalities, contributing to both qualitative and quantitative social science research. Susanna Öhman has not listed any formal scientific awards in the provided material. She has supervised or mentored no students explicitly listed in the source text, nor are any grants or funding sources mentioned. However, her extensive publication record, including reports and edited volumes, suggests leadership in research projects related to risk perception, crisis preparedness, and community resilience. She contributes to academic discourse through her role as editor of collected works such as Risks in modern society: social science perspectives (2009), and her research often involves collaborative, community-based approaches to crisis management and risk mapping.

J.G. (Jaap) NieuwenhuisView profile

Assistant Professor

• Sociology
• Urban Studies
• Neighborhood Effects
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Jaap Nieuwenhuis is an Assistant Professor in Sociology at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences, specializing in Urban Studies, neighborhood effects, social inequality, and social class. His research focuses on topics such as adolescent health, segregation, educational disparities, and the social dynamics of marginalized communities, particularly in the Netherlands and China. Education: PhD in Sociology (details not explicitly stated in text, inferred from title). Research Interests: He investigates how neighborhood environments influence individual outcomes, including health, education, and social behavior, with a critical lens on policy interventions like artificial social mixing. He also examines class consciousness, the ideological underpinnings of educational inequality, and the broader implications of social stratification. Articles Overview: His recent work critiques Dutch policy frameworks on class definitions, explores resilience factors in adolescent health, and analyzes segregation's impact on school access. Themes include the interplay between personality traits and neighborhood deprivation, as well as the societal implications of educational expectations and relative deprivation. Awards: None explicitly mentioned in the text. Advising & Grants: No specific students or grants listed, though his active research collaborations (e.g., with Jonathan Mijs and Agata Troost) suggest ongoing projects. His work engages with contemporary debates on budget cuts in higher education and labor strikes, reflecting a commitment to applied policy analysis. Labs/Teams: Not explicitly mentioned, but his research often involves interdisciplinary approaches, as seen in his Bluesky reposts on topics like wealth inequality and migration trajectories.

Hilde BrasView profile

Professor

• Demography
• Historical Demography
• Reproductive Health
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Prof. Hilde Bras is the Aletta Jacobs Professor of Economic and Social History at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Arts, specializing in Global Demography and Health. She holds a Master’s in American Studies (1993) and a PhD in Sociology (2002) from Utrecht University. Her research focuses on long-term demographic and health trends in sub-Saharan Africa, gender inequalities, and family systems in historical contexts. She has led projects like the NWO-funded VIDI initiative (2011–2016) on family influences on European fertility decline. Bras is affiliated with the Global Data Lab (Radboud University), chairs the Social Science History Association’s Nominating Committee, and serves on the boards of the Historical Sample of the Netherlands and the Social Sciences Council. Her work spans journals like Demographic Research and History of the Family , emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to demographic history and health equity. Recent research explores partner preferences in historical Netherlands, colonial Senegal’s infant mortality, and fertility dynamics in West Africa. She actively contributes to policy discussions on population trends and health disparities, leveraging historical data for global development insights.

Florent MadelaineView profile

Professor

• Theoretical Computer Science
• Finite Model Theory
• Complexity Theory
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Florent Madelaine is a Professor at the Laboratoire d'Algorithmique Complexe et Logique (LACL) and a member of the IT department at the IUT Sénart-Fontainebleau, University of Paris-Est Créteil (UPEC) since September 2018. He leads the LCP (Logic, Computation, and Programming) research team since 2020 and is the head of the IT department at IUT. His research focuses on theoretical computer science, particularly finite model theory, complexity theory, and constraint satisfaction problems (CSP/QCSP/MMSNP). Key contributions include work on the algebraic tractability conjecture for MMSNP and complexity dichotomies for quantified constraints. His research is funded by projects like ANR Difference (of which he is UPEC PI). Research Interests: Quantified Constraint Satisfaction Problems (QCSP) Finite Model Theory and Descriptive Complexity MMSNP and its algebraic properties Algorithmic Model Theory Computational Complexity Dichotomies Recent work explores model-checking for fragments of first-order logic, guarded extensions of MMSNP, and the interplay between algebraic methods and computational complexity. He collaborates widely, notably with Barnaby Martin and Manuel Bodirsky. Notable Awards: None explicitly listed, but contributions recognized in major conferences (LICS, ICALP, CSR). Advising: Supervised PhD students including Alexey Barsukov (postdoc at Charles University, Prague) and co-supervises Fatemeh Ghasemi. Active in mentoring within the LCP team. Labs/Teams: Core member of LACL, involved in CNRS GdR IM national research group.