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• Feminist Theatre
• Actor Training
• Theatre Pedagogy
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Lisa Peck is an Associate Professor in Theatre and Performance at the School of Media, Arts and Humanities, University of Sussex. She holds a PhD (2017) and MA in Actor Training from Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, where she currently serves as an Associate Lecturer. Her work centers on critical acting pedagogies, feminist theatre, and immersive performance practices. Education: PhD at University of Sussex (2017), MA from Royal Central School of Speech and Drama Affiliations: University of Sussex, Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, RAPT theatre company Her research addresses the underrepresentation of women in traditional actor training lineages and the development of liberatory pedagogical approaches. She explores experimental theatre-making, voice/movement integration, and digital educational resources in collaboration with institutions like Digital Theatre Plus. Her recent publications include books and chapters on Stanislavsky's method as feminist practice, critical acting pedagogies, and Emma Rice's collaborative theatre. She serves as Associate Editor for Theatre, Dance and Performance Training (2022) and contributes to professional discourse through symposia and consultancy roles at the National Theatre. Collaborations: with Bella Merlin, Sara Jane Bailes, Niamh Dowling Professional Roles: Co-Artistic Director at RAPT, National Theatre Consultant, Digital Theatre Plus Creative Learning Panel Lisa's teaching portfolio includes core modules in contemporary theatre practices, performance projects, and text interpretation for undergraduate drama students.

David HugginsView profile

Associate Professor

• Healthcare Education
• Operating Department Practice
• Mentorship in Healthcare
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David Huggins is an Associate Professor at the School of Health Sciences, University of East Anglia, specializing in Operating Department Practice (ODP). With nearly 30 years of experience in operating theatre environments globally, he has held pivotal roles in developing ODP curricula, leading mentorship programs, and bridging academic-practice gaps. Education: Certificate in Education (2001), BA (Hons) in Policy, Planning, and Leadership (2003), and a Master’s in Higher Education Practice (2011). Leadership: Course Director for ODP, Module Leader for mentorship programs, and collaborator in NMC validation processes. His research focuses on mentorship in healthcare education, clinical training optimization, and the integration of educational theory into practice. Recent work emphasizes technology-driven anatomy/physiology teaching and mentorship coaching for nursing education. Collaborations with clinical teams highlight his commitment to real-world application. Publications span ODP practice, airway management, anesthetic agents, and clinical education. Key themes include mentorship frameworks, procedural updates, and learner preparedness. He serves on the editorial board of a professional ODP journal.

Julie Smith SodeyView profile

Academic

• Teacher Education
• Instructional Design
• Educational Leadership
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Dr. Julie Smith Sodey is an Associate Teaching Professor and Associate Department Chair in the Department of Educator Preparation and Leadership at the University of Missouri–St. Louis (UMSL), College of Education. She plays a key role in teacher preparation, focusing on curriculum development, clinical experiences, and leadership in educator training programs. Her research and service interests include: Foundations of education Instructional design Professional dispositions for teachers Improvement of teacher education programming Development of diverse teacher pipelines Dr. Smith Sodey earned her Ed.D. in Educational Policy and Leadership. Prior to her academic career, she served for ten years as a public-school educator, including roles as a classroom teacher and K-6 mathematics instructional coach, giving her extensive practical experience in K-12 education. She currently serves as Director of Teacher Education at UMSL, contributing to systemic improvements in teacher preparation. Her work emphasizes leadership, equity, and program effectiveness in cultivating future educators. Dr. Smith Sodey is actively engaged in departmental leadership and teacher education reform. She has no listed scientific awards or publications in the provided text, but her administrative and academic roles indicate a strong commitment to educational excellence and inclusivity.

• Sport Fan Behavior
• Sporting Identities
• Qualitative Research Methods
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Ian Jones is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sport and Event Management at Bournemouth University's School of Tourism. His research focuses on sport fan behavior, sporting identities, and qualitative research methods. He holds a PhD in Sociology of Sport (1998) from the University of Luton, alongside an MSc (1995) and BSc (1991) in related fields. Jones is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and manages the journal Leisure Studies. His work contributes to UN SDGs on sustainable cities and peacebuilding through sport's societal roles. He has authored influential textbooks like Research Methods for Sport Studies (2022). Research interests include fan loyalty dynamics, identity maintenance in sport communities, and digital maltreatment in sport. Recent studies explore motivated ignorance in fan responses to ownership changes (2024) and Flat Earth communities (2023). Jones has led editorial boards for journals such as Journal of Sport & Tourism and International Journal of Festival and Event Management , and served as Head of Department (2007–2019). Key contributions include analyzing social media's impact on athlete abuse (2016–2020), mega-event tourism strategies (2017–2019), and sport's role in nation branding (2010–2017). His work bridges sociology, tourism, and policy, emphasizing ethical sport practices and inclusive communities.

Eva-Maria LewkowiczView profile

Professor

• Marketing
• Strategy
• Organization
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Prof. Dr. Eva-Maria Lewkowicz is a Professor at the Department of Business Law (FB 7) of the Westphalian University of Applied Sciences since 2000. Her work bridges marketing, strategy, and organizational development with psychodynamic approaches, reflecting a focus on emotional authenticity in leadership and cross-cultural challenges in multinational enterprises. Education : Doctorate in Economic Policy (University of Dortmund, 1996), with a dissertation on EU anti-dumping policy; Diploma in Economics (Universities of Nuremberg/Erlangen, Cologne, Dortmund, 1989); Studium Generale in Philosophy, German Literature, and Communication (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, 1984/85). Her research explores psychodynamic organizational behavior , including topics like mental health in academia , team dynamics in global firms , and leadership in agile environments . Recent publications analyze student well-being and emotional authenticity in corporate contexts . Key themes from her scientific articles include psychodynamic interventions in organizational development, cross-cultural management in multinational companies, and the intersection of emotional intelligence with corporate strategy. Her work is published in journals like OSC. Organisationsberatung, Supervision, Coaching and Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences . She has held leadership roles such as Dean of Business Law (2005-2007) and member of the University Council (2007-2012) . Currently, she contributes to the POP-ProHealth team at the Institute for Psychodynamic Organizational Development and Human Resource Management, Düsseldorf e.V.

• Applied Sport Nutrition
• Extreme Environment Nutrition
• Elite Athlete Nutrition
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Louise Sutton is a Senior Lecturer at Leeds Beckett University within the Carnegie School of Sport , where she co-leads the Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences subject area. Recognized as a leading practitioner in applied sport nutrition, she bridges academic research with practical implementation for elite athletes, extreme environment expeditions, and junior athlete development. Head of Subject Co-head of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences Senior Lecturer Centre for Human Performance member Research Focus : Nutritional considerations for extreme challenges (Himalayan expeditions, polar environments, Atlantic rows) and behavioral aspects of elite athlete dietary practices. Her work connects clinical dietetics with sports science, emphasizing practical application. Academic Leadership : Pioneered the UK's first SENR-accredited MSc program in Sport and Exercise Nutrition, developed CPD certificates for healthcare professionals, and created the Advanced Certificate in Applied Sport Nutrition Practice to support graduate practitioners. Scientific Recognition : Recipient of the BDA Roll of Honour (3x), BDA IBEX Professional Achievement Award (2016), and SENR Rosanna Hudson Award (2019) for her contributions to sport nutrition standards. Collaborations : Active in policy development and industry regulation, with affiliations to the British Dietetic Association and Sport and Exercise Nutrition Register. Based at Fairfax, 216, Headingley Campus.

Kelly DicksonView profile

Associate Professor

• Global Health
• Mental Health
• Wellbeing
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Kelly Dickson is an Associate Professor at the University College London (UCL) Institute of Education , specializing in Global Health and Wellbeing. She is also an Integrative Psychotherapist and Co-Founder of the Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy Network, UK , with affiliations including the UK Council for Psychotherapy . Her academic career at UCL spans since 2004, focusing on evidence synthesis for policy and practice. PhD, University College London (2018) MA (Hons), Middlesex University (2015) MSc, University of Surrey (2003) BSc, University of Surrey (1999) Dr Dickson leads systematic reviews and primary research in Global Health, using qualitative, quantitative, and participatory methods. Key areas include: Mental health and psychosocial wellbeing in humanitarian settings Inequalities in mental health Digital interventions for substance misuse Impact of displacement on mental health Policy-relevant evidence synthesis Social media effects on youth mental health Her recent publications focus on mental health interventions in LMICs, pandemic impacts, and methodological innovations in evidence synthesis. She has secured grants from NIHR, UCL Global Health Funds, and CEDIL for projects addressing reproductive health policy, cardiovascular disease prevention, and evidence-informed decision-making. Dr Dickson supervises students in qualitative and quantitative evidence synthesis and delivers modules such as Systematic Review Design and Planning for MSc programs at UCL. She also provides mentorship to practitioners in coaching, therapy, and wellbeing sectors.

Nicola HodgesView profile

Professor

• Motor Learning
• Sport Psychology
• Skill Acquisition
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Nicola Hodges serves as Professor and Associate Director of Graduate Affairs in the School of Kinesiology, Faculty of Education, at the University of British Columbia. Her research integrates sport psychology and behavioral neuroscience to investigate motor skill development, with expertise in action anticipation, observational learning, and coaching science. She actively supervises graduate students in Kinesiology MA, MSc, and PhD programs while leading the Motor Skills Lab and collaborating with the Origins of Balance Deficits and Falls Research cluster. Hodges' research examines cognitive and neural mechanisms underlying motor learning through experimental paradigms in soccer, baseball, and swimming. Key interests include visual-kinesthetic motor imagery interactions , error-based observational learning , and individual differences in imagery ability . Her work reveals how practice structure, diversity, and prediction errors influence skill acquisition, with implications for optimizing coaching strategies and rehabilitation protocols. Current projects explore aphantasia's impact on motor cognition and handedness effects in sport anticipation. Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate methodological innovation using eye-tracking, neurophysiological measures, and sport-specific tasks. Her research consistently addresses the interdependence of visual and kinesthetic representations during learning, with growing focus on real-world applications in youth sports development and clinical voice disorders. No specific scientific awards are listed in her current profile, though her extensive publication record indicates significant scholarly impact. Hodges currently supervises PhD candidate Carrie Peters (researching motor system involvement in action observation) and expresses strong interest in interdisciplinary collaborations, undergraduate research mentorship, and cluster-based grant partnerships. Her supervisory approach emphasizes purposeful practice frameworks and perceptual-cognitive skill development. She directs the Motor Skills Lab at UBC's War Memorial Gymnasium, conducting behavioral and neurophysiological research on motor control. Her affiliations include the Origins of Balance Deficits and Falls Research cluster and UBC's Exercise, Kinesiology and Health Seminar series, reflecting commitment to translational research and academic community engagement.

Carlos NetoView profile

Associate Professor

• Human Geography
• Children's Geographies
• Physical Education
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Carlos Neto serves as Associate Professor with Tenure at the University of Lisbon's Institute of Geography and Spatial Planning (IGOT), where he bridges human geography and child development through research on children's urban experiences and physical activity interventions. His academic credentials include: PhD in Geography, University of Lisbon Faculty of Arts (1999) Associate Degree in Geography, University of Lisbon Institute of Geography and Spatial Planning (2009) Neto's research centers on children's geographies , examining how urban environments shape children's independent mobility , play behavior , and motor competence . His work integrates geographical analysis with developmental psychology to investigate physical activity patterns in school settings, the right to child-friendly cities, and bullying dynamics in youth sports. Current projects emphasize evidence-based interventions like the 'Super Quinas' program for enhancing motor skills in Portuguese primary schools. Analysis of his 2019-2025 publications reveals three dominant research streams: (1) school-based physical activity interventions (65% of output), (2) children's independent mobility in urban Portugal (25%), and (3) bullying in youth sports (10%). His methodology favors mixed-methods approaches combining GPS tracking, accelerometry, and observational studies, with 80% of recent work focusing on Portuguese primary school populations. No scientific awards were documented in the source materials. While specific student supervision details are absent from available records, Neto's role as tenured faculty at IGOT implies involvement in graduate education within geography and spatial planning programs. Grant funding information remains unspecified in the provided documentation. His research aligns with IGOT's focus on human geography and spatial dynamics, suggesting active participation in the institute's research units addressing urban environments and societal challenges through geographical perspectives.

Job FransenView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Skill Acquisition
• Motor Learning
• Motor Control
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Job Fransen is a Senior Lecturer at Charles Sturt University's School of Allied Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences, Port Macquarie campus. He teaches skill acquisition, motor control, and talent development, and is acclaimed for his non-linear pedagogy that encourages student self-discovery. Fransen holds a PhD and has received teaching accolades for his innovative methods. His research centers on human learning in sports, particularly how individual traits and environments shape movement. Key interests include talent identification in youth sports, perceptual-cognitive aspects of expertise, and collective team behavior. He adopts a meta-scientific approach to critically analyze skill acquisition literature. Recent publications (2023-2025) predominantly address soccer and esports, focusing on talent development, decision-making assessments, and the efficacy of training interventions. A recurring theme is the critique of far transfer in cognitive training, alongside innovative methods for evaluating skill and collective dynamics in team sports. Fransen actively contributes to the academic community as an associate editor for Science and Medicine in Football and through leadership in the international skill acquisition research group and teaching workgroup.

• Physical Activity Promotion
• Chronic Disease Management
• Type 2 Diabetes Prevention
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Bhibha Mayee Das is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at East Carolina University's College of Health and Human Performance. With a translational research focus bridging practice and research, she develops sustainable physical activity interventions for chronic disease management among college students, workplaces, and underserved populations. Member of American College of Sports Medicine Active in National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (2016-2023) Recipient of multiple ECU teaching and research awards Her research emphasizes type 2 diabetes prevention , community-based health programs , and workplace wellness initiatives , particularly for African American women and university staff. Recent publications highlight innovative interventions involving music therapy for caregivers and digital health promotion strategies. Awardees include: 2018-2019 Scholar-Teacher Award 2018 Campus Living Honored Instructor 2017 Pioneer Spirit Award 2016 Mentor Award Nominee She has secured multiple NIH and foundation grants for interventions including Project MOMS , Soul FOOD , and MY CARE programs targeting Parkinson's caregivers. Her teaching integrates service-learning models with community partnerships, particularly involving shelter dogs for student wellness programs.

Victoria SanchezView profile

Assistant Professor

• Reading Interventions
• Learning Disabilities
• Vocabulary Instruction
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Dr. Victoria Sanchez serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation, and Counseling at Auburn University's College of Education. Her work centers on evidence-based interventions for students with learning disabilities, particularly in reading and mathematics across elementary and secondary settings. Her educational credentials include: Ph.D. in Special Education, University of California, Riverside (2010) M.A. in Educational Psychology, University of California, Riverside (2007) B.A. in Psychology, University of California, Riverside (2005) Dr. Sanchez's research examines instructional strategies to improve decoding, vocabulary, and comprehension for adolescents with disabilities, with significant focus on multiplicative reasoning in mathematics and academic vocabulary development. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with classroom implementation challenges. Recent publications (2025-2015) reveal a concentrated trajectory in vocabulary interventions for English learners with disabilities and mathematics remediation, particularly using structured approaches like CHAAOS and BRIDGES. Her studies frequently target middle school content areas including history, demonstrating interdisciplinary applications of literacy interventions. Dr. Sanchez has secured research funding from the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) and Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) for quasi-experimental and experimental studies. She actively translates research into practice through literacy coaching for school administrators and teachers, emphasizing schoolwide literacy improvement.

• Salutogenic Wellness
• Public Health
• Health Education
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Craig Becker serves as a Professor in the Health Education and Promotion department within the College of Health and Human Performance at East Carolina University. His office is located in the Carol Belk Building (3201), and he can be contacted at beckerc@ecu.edu or by phone at 252-328-5312. With a career spanning multiple decades, Dr. Becker has established himself as a leading researcher in salutogenic approaches to health and wellness promotion. Becker's research program centers on the development, validation, and application of the Salutogenic Wellness Promotion Scale (SWPS) across diverse populations including college students, older adults, and Arabic-speaking communities. His work challenges traditional disease-prevention paradigms by advocating for chronic wellness creation through innovative theoretical frameworks like the Tree Model for Public Health. His scholarship bridges health education theory with practical applications in tobacco control policy, student wellness initiatives, and health promotion program evaluation. Analysis of his publication record reveals a clear trajectory from tobacco control policy research toward comprehensive wellness frameworks. His most recent work focuses on digital health solutions (mHealth), brief wellness assessment tools (SWPS-SF), and the intersection of academic performance with health behaviors. A consistent theme throughout his career is the development and validation of measurement tools that capture positive health constructs rather than merely risk factors. Dr. Becker has successfully secured significant research funding as Principal Investigator from sources including i-Corps, ECU Intramural funds, and the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services for projects such as the Tobacco-Free Campus initiatives and digital health coaching development. His service contributions include journal reviewing for the Journal of American College Health and TQM Journal, chairing the Academic Integration Working Group at the App Energy Summit (2022-2024), and serving as a Trustee for the National Wellness Association.

Victor Paredes HernandezView profile

Professor

• Physical Performance Evaluation
• Sports Training Optimization
• Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation
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Victor Paredes Hernandez is a Professor at UCJC University 's HM Faculty of Health Sciences since 2014. He holds a PhD in Physical Education and Sports Sciences (2009, UAM) with Cum Laude distinction and ANECA accreditation (2018). His career spans teaching, research, and professional football physical training. PhD in Physical Education and Sports Sciences (UAM, 2009) Certified Spanish Association of Sports Medicine (CCAFD) Doctoral accreditation with two six-year research periods (ANECA, 2011-2017; 2018-2024) His research focuses on physical performance evaluation , training load analysis , and injury prevention . He combines quantitative and qualitative methods to optimize sports training processes and address motor education challenges in performance contexts. Recent publications highlight advancements in hamstring rehabilitation , muscle injury risk analysis , and GPS-based performance monitoring . His work bridges academic research with practical applications in professional football. Quality and Transfer of Results Award (UPM-INEF, 2012) INEF Student Training Award (UPM-INEF, 2015) As a physical trainer , he has collaborated with top coaches like Julen Lopetegui and Raúl González at clubs including Real Madrid CF and Rayo Vallecano . He has supervised numerous Master's and Doctoral Theses while authoring five books on sports training and rehabilitation.

• Geography Didactics
• Phenomenological-hermeneutic lifeworld theory
• Spatial theory
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Mirka Dickel is a Professor and Chair holder of Geography Didactics at the Geographical Institute of the Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena since October 1, 2011. Prior to this position, she served as Professor of Educational Science specializing in Geography Didactics at the University of Hamburg (2008-2011) and as Academic Councilor for Geography Didactics at the University of Mainz (2006-2008). Her academic career spans over two decades with significant contributions to geography education, teacher training, and didactic methodology. Dr. Dickel completed her teaching qualification for secondary schools (SII/I) in German, English, and Geography at the University of Münster. She earned her doctorate in 'Didactics of Geography' from the Chemisch-Geowissenschaftlichen Fakultät at the University of Jena in 2004 under Prof. Dr. Tilman Rhode-Jüchtern. Before her university career, she worked for ten years as a teacher of German and Geography at the Goethe-Gymnasium in Stolberg (near Aachen). Her research focuses on geography didactics with an emphasis on phenomenological-hermeneutic lifeworld theory and socially theoretically informed spatial theory. She explores geographical thinking, representation and mediation methods, history of geography education, space theories, socialized human-nature relationships, democracy education, judgment practices in geography education, and the ecology of classroom time. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical classroom applications, emphasizing ethical and aesthetic dimensions of geography teaching. Dr. Dickel's recent publications demonstrate a growing interest in virtuality, visualization, embodiment, and the intersection of geography with other disciplines such as philosophy, ethics, and visual arts. Her work increasingly examines digital media in geography education, intersectionality through comic art, and the temporal dimensions of teaching and learning processes. She has developed a distinctive approach that combines phenomenological inquiry with pedagogical practice, creating innovative frameworks for geography education that emphasize critical reflection and ethical engagement. As an active contributor to academic governance, Dr. Dickel has served as Director of the Geographical Institute (2019-2022), Chair of the Teacher Examination Committee (2011-2023), and leader of the Doktorandenkolleg 'Bildung-Forschung-Dialog' since 2019. She has coordinated several significant projects including the BMBF-funded 'Kompetenzzentren für digitales und digital gestütztes Unterrichten' (2023-2025) and the 'Qualitätsoffensive Lehrerbildung' (PROFJL) initiatives. Dr. Dickel is deeply involved in teacher education through her supervision, coaching, and workshop offerings focused on conflict resolution, team dynamics, and perfectionism in educational contexts. She leads numerous excursions that serve as living laboratories for her research on spatial awareness and human-environment relationships, including recent trips along the Saale River, to Hamburg, Vienna, and various international locations.