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• Health Equity
• Maternal and Child Health
• Reproductive Justice
• +7 more

Andrea K Westby is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Community Health at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. She is actively engaged in research and clinical education with a strong focus on health equity and social justice in medicine. University: University of Minnesota School: College of Health Sciences Department: Department of Family Medicine and Community Health Academic Rank: Adjunct Associate Professor Her research interests center on maternal and child health, reproductive justice, and the impact of structural racism in healthcare. She explores how race, class, and gender intersect with political economy to shape health outcomes and medical practice. The recent articles by Dr. Westby reflect a consistent focus on health equity, maternal health, and anti-racism in clinical settings. Her work often involves systematic reviews and policy-relevant commentary, particularly in family medicine and preventive care. She emphasizes trauma-informed care, inclusive clinical documentation, and addressing racial disparities in maternal outcomes. Dr. Westby has led and contributed to multiple federally and state-funded research projects, demonstrating her active role in securing grants and leading community-based health initiatives. She mentors trainees and contributes to academic discourse through publications and collaborative research. Principal Investigator, Infant Mortality among African Americans, MN Department of Health (2019–2020) Principal Investigator, University of Minnesota Family Medicine Clinics Project, UCARE Minnesota (2020–2023) Co-Investigator, Trauma-Informed Care, AHRQ (2023–2024) Co-Investigator, Maternal Mortality and Morbidity, AHRQ (2021–2022) She is involved in initiatives that integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion into medical training and clinical practice, particularly through residency education and health system improvements.

• Behavioral Finance
• Real Estate Economics
• Financial Decision Making
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Tonn Talpsepp serves as a Visitor (Faculty) in the Department of Finance, conducting research at the intersection of behavioral economics and financial markets with particular emphasis on real estate and stock trading dynamics. His research program investigates how demographic variables (gender, age) and educational background shape financial decision-making processes. Core focus areas include herding behavior in residential real estate transactions, the psychological drivers of the disposition effect in securities trading, and the relationship between academic abilities and investment performance. This work bridges microeconomic theory with empirical market analysis to uncover behavioral anomalies influencing asset pricing. Publications spanning 2019-2021 reveal consistent methodological rigor in analyzing transaction-level data, with growing citation impact (10 citations for 2020 work, 9 for 2019). His research demonstrates increasing sophistication in modeling how educational attainment moderates behavioral biases across different asset classes. Talpsepp contributed to the Academy of Finland-funded project 'Profi5-ryhmä Keloharju E70700' (2019-2023) as a project member, focusing on strengthening university research profiles. During 2023, he provided expert commentary in six media appearances analyzing Estonian real estate market trends, including construction industry declines and developer caution amid cooling sectors.

• Special Education
• Virtual Reality (VR) Applications
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
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Anders Dechsling is a Professor at the Department of Education, ICT and Learning at Østfold University College (HIOF). He is affiliated with the Special Education academic environment within the Faculty of Teacher Education and Languages. His primary role includes teaching in the master's program in Special Education and involvement in courses related to the national professional development initiative Kompetanseløftet. He has led and contributed to multiple externally funded research projects, including studies on VR applications in education, autism interventions, and auditory processing disorders. His academic background includes a master’s degree in Learning in Complex Systems from OsloMet and a doctoral dissertation on autism and VR. Previously, he worked in schools and health services as an environmental therapist and family counselor. Dechsling serves on the Faculty Board of Teacher Education and Languages and leads the Østfold chapter of the Norwegian Association for Behavior Analysis. He has collaborated with institutions like Yale University, UCLA, and the Karolinska Institutet. His research focuses on special education practices, interdisciplinary approaches between social education and special education, and VR applications in aiding individuals with neurodevelopmental conditions. Notable projects include evaluating VR interventions for children with autism and studying the effectiveness of Småsteg on socio-emotional learning in kindergartens. Dechsling has authored or co-authored over 30 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, with recent work emphasizing VR’s role in autism support, audio technology for sensory differences, and teacher perspectives on implementing VR in special education. He actively reviews for journals like Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders and guest-edited a special issue for Research in Developmental Disabilities . His advising includes three PhD candidates focused on topics ranging from auditory processing disorders to AAC interventions. He has also led projects totaling over NOK 35 million in external funding, demonstrating a strong commitment to translating research into practical educational tools.

Brittany EvansView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Criminology
• Developmental Psychology
• Biological Stress Mechanisms
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Brittany Evans is a Senior Lecturer and Head of the Department of Criminology at Örebro University, Sweden. She holds affiliations with the School of Behavioural, Social and Legal Sciences and the Biopsychosocial Criminology and Psychology research environment. Her role includes teaching quantitative methods, biopsychosocial criminology, and psychopathology, alongside pedagogical development in the Criminology program. Evans' research focuses on biological mechanisms underlying developmental problems in youth, particularly stress-related factors such as cortisol levels, autonomic nervous system activity, and genetic influences. She explores how urbanicity and socioeconomic conditions interact with individual biology to shape behavior. Key projects include investigations into substance use, externalizing behaviors, and the relationship between depression and criminal outcomes using population-level data. Her recent articles emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, linking physiological markers like heart rate and empathy to criminal behavior. Collaborative studies with global researchers address topics ranging from adolescent pain management to gender differences in vulnerability. Ongoing projects include a population-wide analysis of neighborhood effects on substance use. Evans contributes to multiple research groups, including 'Biology of Criminal Behavior' and 'Development of Criminal Behavior Across the Lifespan.' Her work bridges criminology with neuroscience and public health, aiming to inform prevention and intervention strategies.

• Interpreter education
• Language and Culture
• British Sign Language
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Sandra Pratt is a Senior Lecturer and Program Leader for the BA Hons British Sign Language related degrees at the University of Wolverhampton, Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Sciences, School of Social Science, Humanities & Creative Industries. She teaches on both the BA British Sign Language and MA Interpreting courses. In addition to her academic role, she is a registered British Sign Language interpreter with the NRCPD, engaging in various interpreting activities while bringing practical experience to her teaching. Education: MA in Applied Linguistics, (Merit) - University of Nottingham Post Graduate Certificate in Higher Education - University of Wolverhampton BA (Hons) Interpreting British Sign Language/English (First class) - University of Wolverhampton National Vocational Qualification in British Sign Language Level 4 (Now Level 6) - CACDP, Durham University National Vocational Qualification in British Sign Language Interpreting Level 4 (Now Level 6) - CACDP, Durham University Sandra Pratt's research focuses on interpreter education, language and culture, and learners' linguistic and cultural identities. She investigates how cultural understanding develops among British Sign Language learners and examines intercultural communication competence in language learning. Her work also explores religious interpreting and the use of 'portraits' in qualitative research to understand interpreter experiences. As a part-time doctoral researcher, she is investigating British Sign Language learners' perspectives on language and culture development, contributing valuable insights to deaf education and interpreter training. Pratt's scholarly contributions reveal a strong focus on diversity, representation, and cultural understanding within the sign language interpreting profession. Her recent work examines demographic trends in the UK interpreting profession, student interpreter readiness for professional practice, and the importance of diverse representation in language education. She has also edited several conference proceedings addressing cultural aspects of interpreting, medical interpreting, and interpreter versatility across different settings. Scientific Awards and Recognition: Lecturer of the Year 2022 (Faculty of Arts Business and Social Sciences) Lecturer of the Year 2019 (Faculty of Social Sciences) Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) Sandra Pratt has served as an External Examiner for the University of Sussex and has been editor/co-editor for multiple efsli conference proceedings. She is actively involved in professional development through her membership in the Association of Sign Language Interpreters (ASLI), the Interpreters of Colour Network (IOCN), and the British Association of Applied Linguists (BAAL). Her industry experience as a registered Sign Language Interpreter with NRCPD and as a freelance interpreter enriches her academic work and student mentorship. As a dedicated educator with nearly 20 years of experience, Pratt has developed curriculum and assessment approaches for British Sign Language and interpreter training programs. She is recognized for her commitment to addressing diversity and representation issues in interpreter education, particularly highlighted in her work with the Interpreters of Colour Network following the Black Lives Matter movement's impact on the profession.

Constance CrawfordView profile

Professor

• Taxation
• Corporate Finance
• Auditing
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Constance Crawford is a Professor of Accounting at the Anisfield School of Business (ASB) at Ramapo College of New Jersey, where she has been teaching since 1992. Her office is located in ASB-304, and she teaches undergraduate courses in Principles of Financial Accounting, Principles of Managerial Accounting, Advanced Financial Accounting, Auditing, and Federal Taxation, as well as graduate courses in Financial Statistic Analysis, Auditing & IT, and Accounting for Managerial Decision Making. Professor Crawford's research focuses on critical issues in taxation, corporate finance, and accounting ethics. Her primary research interests include the ethical implications of taxation on society and the viability of guest worker programs on the U.S. economy. She has published extensively on topics such as tax policy, corporate inversions, financial regulations, and social welfare programs. Her work often examines the intersection of accounting practices with broader economic and social issues, particularly how tax policies affect different demographic groups and economic outcomes. Professor Crawford's 15 most recent publications (2010-2023) demonstrate a consistent focus on taxation policy, corporate finance, and accounting ethics. Her work spans from analyzing specific legislation like the Secure Act 2.0 to examining broader economic issues such as the Earned Income Tax Credit's impact as an anti-poverty program. Many publications address corporate tax avoidance strategies, including corporate inversions and earnings stripping, while others explore educational and workforce issues related to accounting practices. Professor Crawford holds a B.S. from Fordham University and an M.B.A. from Iona College. She is also a Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A.). Her educational background and professional certification have provided a strong foundation for her academic career focusing on practical and theoretical aspects of accounting and taxation.

Kirsten CookeView profile

Lecturer

• Curatorial Practice
• Queer Ecologies
• Politics of Mediation
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Kirsten Cooke is a Lecturer in the Art Department at Goldsmiths, University of London, where she joined the Graduate Diploma in Art program in 2023 after teaching positions at the University of Reading and Birkbeck, University of London. With over thirteen years of international teaching experience across BA, MA, and PhD levels, Cooke situates curatorial practice as research that mediates how we 'know' through exhibition environments. PhD in Curatorial Practice, University of Reading (2016) MA in Critical Writing and Curatorial Practice, Chelsea College of Arts, UAL (2009) BA in Fine Art, Loughborough University (2007) Cooke's research centers on curatorial practice as a mode of knowledge production, specifically examining infrastructure space, queer ecologies, and the politics of mediation. Her work challenges anthropocentric, colonial, and capitalist approaches to mapping by developing watery cartographies through the Fluid Ground research project. She interrogates how exhibition environments stage our relationship with the planet, particularly through hydrological frameworks that decentre human exceptionalism and explore non-human embodiment. Her recent publications and exhibitions form a cohesive body of work exploring water as both medium and methodology. Rather than treating water metaphorically or transcendentally, Cooke develops practical approaches to mapping that acknowledge water's agency. This body of work moves from concrete exhibition architectures (like Metabolic Markets' repurposed department store and Snow Crash's scaffolding infrastructure) toward fluid cartographic practices that challenge normative spatial representations. Goldsmiths' College PRDF award for Fluid Ground research project Cooke supervises students interested in curatorial practice, critical-fictional writing, decolonizing exhibition practice, and queer ecologies. Her teaching spans undergraduate and postgraduate levels with particular focus on how curatorial frameworks can reorient our planetary relationships. The Fluid Ground project has generated multiple public outputs including exhibitions, workshops, and publications that model alternative approaches to landscape engagement. As curator of Steam Works gallery in Wandsworth Town, Cooke develops an exhibition program focused on queering and decentering gallery space while interrogating capitalism and class. The gallery, housed in a converted Georgian listed building, presents solo exhibitions supporting intergenerational exchange among artists at different career stages.

Edray GoinsView profile

Professor

• Number Theory
• Algebraic Geometry
• Elliptic Curves
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Edray Herber Goins is a Professor of Mathematics and Statistics at Pomona College, part of The Claremont Colleges. He has held positions at prestigious institutions including Purdue University, Stanford University, and the Max Planck Institute. His research focuses on number theory, elliptic curves, Belyi maps, and Galois theory. He leads the NSF-funded PRiME program (Pomona Research in Mathematics Experience), mentoring underrepresented students in mathematics research. Goins earned a B.S. in Mathematics and Physics from Caltech (1994) and a Ph.D. in Mathematics from Stanford (1999). He received an honorary LHD from Cooper Union (2019) and was named an AWM Fellow (2019). Notable awards include Purdue’s Spira Teaching Award (2011) and Black Issues in Higher Education’s 2004 Emerging Scholar of the Year. His research interests include Selmer groups for elliptic curves, Dessins d’Enfants, and origami as branched covers. He co-leads the MAD Pages project documenting African diaspora mathematicians. Grants include multiple NSF/NSA awards totaling over $1M for PRiME and ADJOINT programs.

Yingyi LiuView profile

Lecturer

• Educational Psychology
• Early Childhood Cognitive Development
• Language Learning
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Dr. Yingyi Liu is a Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Huddersfield , affiliated with the School of Human and Health Sciences and the Department of Social and Psychological Sciences . She joined the university in December 2024, after teaching at the University of Chester and Manchester Metropolitan University. Liu serves as module leader for Developmental Psychology and Professional Development, with expertise in early childhood cognitive development. PhD , Educational Psychology, Chinese University of Hong Kong MSc , Psychology, Zhejiang University BSc , Psychology, East China Normal University Her research focuses on language acquisition , literacy development , and mathematical cognition in children, particularly comparing alphabetic (English) and non-alphabetic (Chinese) language learning. She employs advanced statistical methods like cross-lagged panel models , latent growth curve models , and longitudinal latent class analysis to study developmental trajectories. Key trends in her 15 most recent publications (2018–2025) include longitudinal analysis of executive function , spatial skills , and working memory in educational contexts. While no explicit awards are listed, her work aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goal for Quality Education (SDG 4), with a Google Scholar h-index of 12 and 296 citations. Liu actively supervises PhD students, with prior outputs involving collaborations with researchers like X. Zhang , T.T.Y. Wong , and N. Xiao . Her work spans collaborations in China, the UK, and Hong Kong, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to childhood learning challenges.

Arve HansenView profile

Researcher

• Consumption and sustainability
• Development and emerging economies
• The new middle classes in Asia
• +6 more

Arve Hansen is a Senior Researcher at the University of Oslo's GLOBE center, where he serves as Head of Teaching and leads the research group on sustainable consumption and energy equity. His academic work bridges geography, sociology, and development studies with a regional focus on Vietnam and Asia. Hansen's research interests span consumption and sustainability, development and emerging economies, the new middle classes in Asia, food and meat consumption, mobilities, and the socialist market economy in Vietnam. His work examines how everyday practices transform under capitalist development in socialist contexts, particularly focusing on food systems, mobility patterns, and sustainability transitions. He has conducted extensive research on middle-class consumption patterns in Vietnam and meat consumption/reduction practices in Norway. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on sustainable consumption practices, meat reduction, food systems transformations, and the impacts of global disruptions like the COVID-19 pandemic on everyday life. Hansen's research often employs practice theory to understand how consumption patterns change across different cultural and economic contexts. Hansen teaches courses including SUM 4019 - Consumption, Sustainability and Social Change and SUS2000 – Sustainability: Perspectives, Challenges and Solutions. He has previously taught courses on development in contemporary Asia, globalization, and development theory. He is involved in multiple significant research projects including the Research Centre for Socially Inclusive Energy Transitions, Meat Replacement and Systems of Edibility in Asia and Beyond (REPLACE), and RESULTS – Research for Energy and Sustainability Transformations. His work connects academic research with practical sustainability challenges through these collaborative projects. Hansen leads research groups focused on sustainable consumption and energy equity, sustainable food systems (SoilFood/MatJord), and poverty reduction within the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development framework. His interdisciplinary approach brings together scholars from various fields to address complex sustainability challenges.

• Sociology of consumption
• Sustainable consumption
• Youth study
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Di ZHU is a Professor at the Department of Sociology of Consumption and Culture, Institute of Sociology, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. With a PhD and MSc from the University of Manchester, she specializes in sociology of consumption, sustainable consumption, youth studies, and internet-society interactions. Education: PhD in Sociology (2011), University of Manchester MSc in Social Research Methods and Statistics (2006), University of Manchester MA in Sociology (2005), Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences BA in Sociology (2003), Fudan University Her research focuses on consumption patterns across social strata, digital culture’s impact on youth, and sustainable practices in urban contexts. Recent projects include "Research on Green and Low-Carbon Social Lifestyle of Urban Residents" (2022–present, National Social Science Fund Key Project) and cross-national studies on consumption justice. Key article themes include ethical consumption, digital literacy, gig economy dynamics, and cultural capital transmission. She has held leadership roles in academic committees like the Research Committee of Sociology of Consumption (Vice Chair) and contributes to national policy discussions via platforms like China Consumers Association. Positions: Vice Chair and Secretary General of the Research Committee of Sociology of Consumption Vice Chair of Cultural Sociology and Survey & Big Data Research Centre

Manuel Badal BertolinView profile

Assistant Professor

• Historical Linguistics
• Romance Linguistics
• Catalan Philology
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Manuel Badal Bertolin is a faculty member in the Department of Catalan Philology at the Universitat de València , within the Faculty of Philology, Translation and Communication. He earned his PhD in 2021 with a thesis on the diachronic morphology of velarized Catalan verbs and is affiliated with the research group Vacàlic+ (Variation, linguistic change and use). Education: PhD in Catalan Philology, Universitat de València (2021) His research focuses on historical and comparative linguistics, particularly the evolution of Catalan verbal morphology. He investigates processes such as velarization, analogical leveling, exaptation, and morphomic coherence, analyzing extensive diachronic corpora from the 13th to 19th centuries. His work often centers on the second conjugation verbs and the emergence of new verb subclasses marked by the velar /g/. His recent publications (2020–2024) explore topics like the role of high-frequency verbs in blocking analogical change, the extension of the /g/ marker to participles and first-person forms, and the evolution of inchoative verbs and fifth-person morphology. These works appear in journals such as Zeitschrift für romanische Philologie , Acta Linguistica Academica , and ELUA . Research Trends: His articles consistently apply theoretical frameworks like exaptation (Lass 1990) and natural morphology to explain morphological change in Catalan, emphasizing cognitive and systemic factors in language evolution. Manuel Badal is actively contributing to the field of Romance historical linguistics and presents his findings at international conferences such as Going Romance. Email: manuel.badal@uv.es

Kerry RichmondView profile

Professor

• Gender and Crime
• Correctional Programming
• Program Evaluation
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Kerry Richmond is a Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology and serves as Chair of the Department at Lycoming College, where she has been a faculty member since 2009. She is affiliated with the Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology within the College of Arts and Sciences, contributing significantly to both academic instruction and departmental leadership. Education: B.A., Boston College M.S., Central Connecticut State University Ph.D., University of Maryland Her research centers on gender and crime, correctional programming, program evaluation, and the reintegration of formerly incarcerated individuals, with a particular emphasis on female offenders. She investigates the effectiveness of correctional employment programs, such as federal and state prison industries, in reducing recidivism and improving post-release outcomes. Her work also includes historical analysis of women's incarceration in Pennsylvania, notably the State Industrial Home for Women at Muncy. Richmond collaborates with Lycoming County criminal justice agencies to evaluate local recidivism patterns and support reentry programming development. The body of her research, published in journals like Justice Quarterly , Journal of Offender Rehabilitation , and Women and Criminal Justice , demonstrates a consistent focus on correctional policy, gender disparities, and evidence-based rehabilitation. Her publications reveal a strong trajectory in evaluating institutional programs, understanding reintegration challenges, and analyzing the socio-historical context of women's imprisonment. Scientific Awards: No scientific awards mentioned in the provided text. Richmond advises on correctional policy and program evaluation, working closely with local agencies to translate research into practice. While no formal advisees are listed, her leadership role as department chair and her engagement in applied research suggest a mentorship presence. She has not received any grants explicitly mentioned, but her community partnerships indicate collaborative, practice-oriented research funding or support. She is actively involved with Lycoming County criminal justice agencies, contributing to a team effort in tracking recidivism and designing reentry initiatives. This collaboration functions as a de facto research and policy lab, integrating academic inquiry with real-world criminal justice reform at the local level.

Eric HarrisonView profile

Research Fellow

• Survey Methodology
• Social Inequality
• Societal Wellbeing
• +2 more

Dr. Eric Harrison is a Research Fellow at City St George's, University of London, affiliated with the European Social Survey ERIC since 2006 and serving as Deputy Director since 2014. His career spans roles at the University of Plymouth (Lecturer in Sociology, 1991–2000), Nuffield College, Oxford (D.Phil, 2000–2004), and EU-funded consortiums (2004–2006). He holds a Certificate of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (University of Plymouth, 1994) and an MA in Social and Political Sciences (University of Cambridge, 1985–1988). Research interests focus on social stratification , societal wellbeing , work and occupations , and survey methodology . His work includes cross-national ESeC development, minority ethnic representation in medical research, and attitudinal shifts toward non-traditional family structures using British Social Attitudes datasets. Publications trend toward integrating survey design , labour market dynamics , and policy evaluation . Current roles include External Examiner at UCL (2022–present), Cardiff University (2020–present), and University of Kent (2016–2020). He contributes to editorial boards, including the International Journal of Social Research Methodology , and has advised on EU Framework Programme projects.

• Computational Physics
• Theoretical Astrophysics
• Radio Astronomy
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Ross Turner is a Lecturer in Mathematics and Physics at the University of Tasmania, working within the School of Natural Sciences, Department of Physics. He leads the analytical modeling research stream in the University's Theoretical and Computational Astrophysics Group (Active Galactic Nuclei; AGN) and collaborates with the Australian Centre for Excellence in Antarctic Science (ACEAS). His research spans computational physics with applications in astronomy, theoretical astrophysics, applied mathematics, and computational earth sciences, aligning with the University's themes of Data, Knowledge and Decisions, and Marine, Antarctic and Maritime. Ross received his Doctor of Philosophy in Astrophysics from the University of Tasmania in 2018 and a Bachelor of Science (First Class Honours) in Physics from the same institution in 2013. His research primarily focuses on developing the statistical tools to analyze radio astronomy observations from next-generation large sky surveys, including by the Square Kilometre Array. He created the highly-cited RAiSE (Radio AGN in Semi-Analytic Environments) software package to simulate the physics of jet-inflated lobes emanating from active supermassive black holes. His work in computational earth sciences relates to interpreting large datasets from active glaciers using complex dynamical models and machine learning techniques. Turner's publication record demonstrates strong expertise in both astrophysics and computational geophysics, with recent work spanning AGN jet dynamics, radio galaxy evolution, and innovative applications of machine learning to cryoseismology. His research bridges theoretical modeling with observational astronomy and geophysical applications, showing a consistent trajectory of increasingly sophisticated computational approaches to complex physical systems. Vice Chancellor's Award 2022, Early Career Researcher Award College of Science and Engineering Early Career Researcher Award 2022 Eureka Prize Finalist, Australian Museum, 2022 The Bok Prize, Astronomical Society of Australia, 2014 Multiple Teaching Commendations and Unit Commendations Student-nominated Teaching Appreciation Certificate Ross has been awarded over $2 million (equivalent value) in competitive research funding, including more than 2000 hours of observing time to study AGNs using terrestrial and satellite telescopes. He supports the learning of Honours and higher degree by research students in both applied mathematics and theoretical astrophysics; 70% of his primary supervised Honours students have received a University Medal. He serves as primary or co-supervisor for six current PhD candidates at the University of Tasmania and the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR). Turner leads the analytical modeling research stream within the University's Theoretical and Computational Astrophysics Group and works with the Compute Antarctic Group as part of ACEAS. His work involves developing computational frameworks that bridge theoretical astrophysics with observational data analysis, creating tools that enable more precise interpretation of complex astronomical phenomena and geophysical processes.