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Gina BrandenburgView profile

Lecturer

• Health Education
• Wellness Programs
• Public Health
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Gina Brandenburg is a Lecturer in the Department of Sport Management, Wellness, and Physical Education at University of West Georgia's College of Education. She holds certifications as a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and Certified Wellness Practitioner (CWP) with specialized training in chronic disease management, nutrition education, and worksite wellness programs. Her teaching portfolio includes courses on health promotion principles, social determinants of health, worksite wellness programming, and contemporary health issues. She previously managed Tanner Health System's Get Healthy Live Well initiative before transitioning to academia full-time in 2017. Brandenburg's research applies photovoice methodology to study abroad experiences and community health education. Outside academia, she enjoys bicycling, fitness walking, travel, photography, and cooking.

• French Culture
• Francophone Studies
• Cultural Heritage Transmission
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Elizabeth Allen is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Romance Languages & Literatures at Washington University in St. Louis. She coordinates the Elementary French sequence since 2000 and oversees the Conversation, Culture, and Communication series . Her teaching emphasizes experiential learning through creative activities like Francophone cooking, art/music creation, and ethical discourse. Education: PhD in French, Columbia University. Research Interests: Focuses on the transmission of French and Creole heritage through cultural artifacts and traditions along the Mississippi River. Organized student field trips to Sainte Genevieve, a historic French settlement. Integrates French literature and culture as tools to foster students' self-awareness and global citizenship. Teaching Philosophy: Prioritizes 'off-the-page' engagement, blending literature with lived experiences via TED Talks, cooking, and community projects. Courses explore topics such as Bohemian Paris, ethics, and experimental writing.

Jessie HammView profile

Associate Professor

• Mathematics Education
• Multiplicative Invariant Theory
• Anti-Ramsey Theory
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Jessie Hamm is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Winthrop University, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from Temple University (2014), an M.A. from Wake Forest University (2008), and a B.S. from Berry College (2006). Education: Ph.D., Mathematics, Temple University, 2014 M.A., Mathematics, Wake Forest University, 2008 B.S., Mathematics (with a minor in Secondary Education), Berry College, 2006 Research & Teaching Interests: Dr. Hamm focuses on multiplicative invariant theory, anti-Ramsey theory, group theory, and graph theory. She is also dedicated to improving mathematics education through research on teaching and learning strategies. In the classroom, she enjoys teaching courses like Introduction to Proofs, Modern Algebra, and Joy of Math, and mentors undergraduate research projects. Outreach & Community Engagement: She actively promotes mathematical outreach through initiatives like Sonia Kovalevsky Days, math summer camps, and the Tri-County Math Teachers’ Circle, fostering K-12 math education. Her efforts emphasize sharing the joy and beauty of mathematics with diverse audiences. Personal Interests: Beyond academia, she enjoys musicals, reading, running, singing, cooking, and building relationships with others.

Matthew HeringtonView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Energy Policy
• Energy Justice
• Social Change
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Dr. Matthew Herington is an Adjunct Fellow in the School of Communication and Arts at The University of Queensland, affiliated with the Centre for Communication and Social Change. His research focuses on energy access transitions, energy justice, and the application of interdisciplinary frameworks to address socio-technical challenges in developing regions. He holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from The University of Queensland (2018), exploring positive deviance mechanisms in energy transitions. His work bridges energy policy, social practices, and non-Western philosophies, emphasizing marginalized communities' perspectives. Key areas include energy poverty dynamics, temporal analyses of policy effectiveness, and participatory approaches to sustainable development. He has contributed to over 15 peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and research reports, often collaborating with institutions in India, Papua New Guinea, and Nepal. Recent publications highlight energy democracy initiatives in Oceania, temporalities in Indian energy policy, and the impacts of coal plant relocations in China. His research consistently advocates for equitable energy access frameworks that integrate cultural and temporal dimensions.

Alan DavidsonView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Electronic Commerce Law
• International Trade Law
• Banking Law
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Dr Alan Davidson is a Senior Lecturer at the TC Beirne School of Law, University of Queensland. He is a solicitor and barrister of the Supreme Court of New South Wales and the High Court of Australia. Prior to academia, he practiced law for over a decade and held roles including Assistant Professor at Bond University, Lecturer at Queensland University of Technology (acting Head of School), and Associate Dean at James Cook University before joining UQ in 1997. Education: PhD (International Banking Law), Masters (Law), Postgraduate Diploma, and BA from The University of Queensland and University of Wollongong. Research focuses on electronic commerce law, international trade finance, law and technology, and privacy. He participates in UNCITRAL Working Group IV (Electronic Commerce), contributing to global legal frameworks like the Model Law on Electronic Transferable Records. He is a Fellow of the Institute of International Banking Law and Practice and UNCCA’s Education Director, facilitating student participation in international legal forums. Key publications include Social Media and Electronic Commerce Law (Cambridge Press) and numerous contributions to journals such as Documentary Credit World and Australian Law Journal . His work addresses digital transformation in trade, electronic documentation, and cross-border legal harmonization. Awards: Fellowships with the Institute of International Banking Law and Practice and UNCCA. Teaching includes courses on International Trade Law, Banking Law, and Electronic Commerce Law. He has been a visiting academic in the US, Asia-Pacific, and China.

Margaret Helen CookView profile

Research Fellow

• Environmental History
• Disaster Studies
• Flood Management
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Margaret Cook is an Honorary Research Fellow at the School of Communication and Arts, The University of Queensland. Her research bridges Environmental History, Disaster Studies, and Flood Management, with a focus on Australian contexts. Education: PhD in History (2018), University of Queensland. Thesis: Damming the river: floods in the Brisbane River catchment 1893-2011 . Research Interests: Dr. Cook investigates the historical dynamics of natural disasters, urban floodplain policies, and environmental activism. Her work explores post-disaster inequality, the evolution of flood mitigation strategies, and the cultural significance of waterways like the Cooks River. She also examines the societal impacts of environmental policies, such as the legacy of the Terania Creek protests. Recent Publications: Her publications analyze historical flood events (e.g., Brisbane floods, Hurricane Katrina), urban resilience, and ecological change. Key trends include critiques of flood immunity myths, interdisciplinary approaches to environmental history, and the role of case studies in shaping modern policy debates.

Ashok GadgilView profile

Professor

• Computational Fluid Dynamics
• Energy Efficiency in Buildings
• Drinking Water Treatment
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Ashok Gadgil is the Andrew and Virginia Rudd Family Foundation Chair Professor of Safe Water and Sanitation and a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley. He also serves as a Professor of the Graduate School since summer 2023 and was previously a Senior Faculty Scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL). Ph.D., Physics, UC Berkeley (1979) M.A., Physics, UC Berkeley (1975) M.Sc., Physics, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (1973) B.Sc., Physics, University of Bombay (1971) Gadgil’s research focuses on computational fluid dynamics , energy efficiency in buildings , and water treatment technologies for low-income regions . His lab develops scalable solutions like ECAR (ElectroChemical Arsenic Removal) and the Berkeley-Darfur Stove . He advocates for applying engineering to address climate change and poverty-related challenges. His recent publications demonstrate expertise in electrochemical water treatment , biomass stove emissions , and groundwater contaminant remediation . Notable awards include the National Medal for Technology and Innovation (2023) and the Lemelson-MIT Award (2012) . Advising: Mentored students working on arsenic removal, cookstove design, and groundwater remediation. Grants: Led the Development Impact Laboratory (DIL) and secured NSF fellowships for advisees. Labs & Teams: Directs the Gadgil Lab for Energy & Water Research, which merges technical innovation with humanitarian goals, particularly in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. The lab’s work spans ECAR , ARUBA , and Clean Cookstoves .

Nathalie M. CookeView profile

Professor

• Canadian Literature
• Women’s Life Writing
• Social Food Studies
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Nathalie M. Cooke is a Professor of Literature at McGill University’s Faculty of Arts, specializing in Canadian literature, women’s life writing, and food studies. Her research bridges archival investigation with contemporary cultural analysis, focusing on how textual artifacts—from cookbooks to Victorian newspaper ads—reflect societal changes. She is a co-editor of *Canadian Literary Fare* (Gabrielle Roy Prize winner, 2023) and founder of *Cuizine: The Journal of Canadian Food Cultures*. Education includes a PhD from the University of Toronto, an M.A. from Cornell, and a B.A. from Queen’s University. Her work spans Canadian literary biography, culinary history, and the intersection of food with identity and communication. Key awards include SSHRC grants for projects on Victorian cryptography and food history, alongside teaching accolades such as the 2022 Lifetime Honorary Membership from the Canadian Historians of Canada. Research interests emphasize archives and ephemera as windows into everyday life. Current projects include *Tastes and Traditions* (2025), exploring historical menus’ cultural narratives. She has curated exhibitions like *Food for Thought: Riddles and Riddling Ways* and collaborates on interdisciplinary initiatives linking rare collections with public engagement.

• Ecology
• Entomology
• Agricultural Science
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Dr. Tom Swan is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Sydney's School of Life and Environmental Sciences. His work focuses on interdisciplinary approaches to global challenges in agriculture, ecology, and public health. He holds a PhD in Ecology from James Cook University (2022) and has extensive field experience in mosquito control, soil management, and community-driven research initiatives. Current projects include ACIAR-funded research optimizing soil management strategies for PNG cocoa farmers. He is affiliated with the Sydney Environment Institute and Sydney Institute of Agriculture. His research integrates entomology, genomics, and ecology to address issues like vector-borne disease prevention and food security. Research interests span mosquito ecology, soil security linkages to public health, and participatory approaches with Indigenous communities. He has contributed to over 15 peer-reviewed publications since 2016, focusing on topics ranging from mosquito population genomics to innovative soil testing technologies. Key awards include the 2015 Fulbright New Zealand Science & Innovation Award and the 2022 James Cook University Medal. He collaborates internationally, having worked in Australia, Peru, Indonesia, and the Pacific Islands. Current supervision includes a PhD candidate studying coffee management systems in PNG.

• Legal Education
• Education Law
• Torts
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Ms. Kate Offer is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the UWA Law School, specializing in Legal Education, Torts, and Evidence. She holds degrees of BA, LLB, and LLM from the University of Western Australia. Her roles include Deputy Head of School (Learning & Teaching), Director of Applied Innovation, and membership in the Faculty of Law Learning and Teaching Committee. She contributed to grants such as the 2017 Centre for Education Futures Grant for legal storytelling and the 2012 Improving Student Learning Grant for Audio-Visual Resources. Her research focuses on legal pedagogy and educational innovation, including legal technology integration (e.g., APPtitude projects) and co-creation methods. She chairs the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia's Disciplinary Committee and previously served on Wesley College Council. Education: Bachelor of Arts (BA) Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Master of Laws (LLM) from the University of Western Australia. Research Interests: Kate’s work emphasizes enhancing legal education through technology, storytelling, and student engagement. She explores the intersection of legal practice and pedagogy, with notable contributions to mooting in Torts, legal apps development, and humor in the classroom. Her research also addresses student attendance trends and their impact on wellbeing and teaching efficacy. Key Contributions: Her publications span legal education methodologies, technology integration, and professional recognition (e.g., ALEA Award for Teaching Excellence, 2022). She has led projects like the Legal APPtitude Pilot Program and contributed to textbooks such as Western Australian Evidence Law and Connecting with Tort Law . Awards: WLWA Woman Lawyer of the Year (2020) University of Western Australia Excellence in Teaching (2018) Multiple Faculty Awards for Excellence in Teaching (2017, 2020) Advising & Grants: Supervised grants totaling over $4,500 for educational initiatives. Her work bridges theory and practice, with projects like the Legal APPtitude program merging AI and legal education. She collaborates on curricular innovations, including the Adulting: Law for Everyday Lives unit. Teams & Labs: Directs the Applied Innovation unit and leads collaborative research with colleagues like Alex Cook and Liam Elphick. Engages in interdisciplinary projects through the UWA Law School’s strategic initiatives.

Lisa BradleyView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Academic cultures of knowledge production
• Researcher education
• Creative, arts-based and post-qualitative methods
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Dr. Lisa Bradley is a Senior Lecturer in Creative and Interdisciplinary Studies in Education at the University of Glasgow, affiliated with the Advanced Research Centre (ARC). Her academic role focuses on anti-disciplinary scholarship and methodological innovation, blending Education, Urban Studies, Philosophy, and Criminology. She holds a PhD in Urban Studies and has been awarded the University of Glasgow’s Best Community & Public Engagement Award (2021) for her Justice Journeys project. Her research centers on knowledge production, marginalized epistemologies, and transformative educational practices, often employing arts-based and post-qualitative methods. Education & Background Lisa completed her PhD in Urban Studies, exploring temporal structures in academic disciplines. She is PI/Co-PI on grants such as Kitchen Life (clean cooking in Bangladesh/Malawi), Diversifying Justice (domestic abuse pathways), and Researchers Don’t Cry?! . She leads the MSc program in Education for Sustainable Futures and teaches research methods courses. Research Interests Her work interrogates academic cultures, speculative worlding practices, and situated learning. Key themes include decolonizing education, queer temporality, and the intersection of AI and anti-colonial literacies. Methodologically, she advocates for arts-based approaches (e.g., zine-making, quilting) as critical tools for social critique. Awards & Grants 2021: Best Community & Public Engagement Award (University of Glasgow) PI/Co-PI: Diversifying Justice (£48k), Kitchen Life (£74k), and multiple smaller grants Supervision & Teaching She supervises PhD students across topics like apprenticeship support, dementia arts programs, and academic assessment practices. Her teaching emphasizes culturally responsive research methods and sustainable pedagogies. Labs & Collaborations Lisa collaborates with SCCJR (Scottish Centre for Crime & Justice Research) and leads interdisciplinary projects like Justice Journeys and Quilting for Anti-Colonial Futures . She actively participates in grassroots improvement initiatives like HACK the ARC.

Rebecca CookView profile

Associate Professor

• Biomedical Engineering
• Cancer Biology
• Nanomedicine
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Rebecca Cook is an Associate Professor of Cancer Biology and Research Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Vanderbilt University's School of Engineering. Her work focuses on nanomedicine, cancer biology, and drug delivery systems, with a particular emphasis on developing targeted therapies for diseases like breast cancer and arthritis. She also explores applications of biomedical engineering in addressing healthcare challenges, including community health worker programs and pandemic response strategies. Her research integrates molecular biology, polymer engineering, and imaging technologies to advance therapeutic delivery mechanisms and diagnostic tools. Recent studies highlight her contributions to siRNA conjugate design, antibody fusion proteins, and multiplexed platforms for early cancer detection.

Joakim GustafssonView profile

Professor

• Speech Technology
• Multimodal Systems
• Conversational AI
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Joakim Gustafsson is a Professor and Head of the Department of Speech, Music and Hearing at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. His research focuses on multimodal systems, conversational speech synthesis, social robots, and interactional analysis of spoken dialogue. He leads VR-funded projects like CONNECTED (context-aware speech synthesis) and STANCE (speaker stance perception), and co-leads CAPTivating (public speaking analysis). He is also involved in EU-funded projects like BabyRobot (social robots for children) and AAIS (robot-assisted elderly care). Education: PhD in Speech Technology from KTH (2002), supervised by Björn Granström with Julia Hirschberg as faculty opponent. Previously held a Senior Researcher position at Telia Research (2000–2007), where he contributed to projects like NICE (speech-enabled children's game) and T�nkOm (animated agent interactions). He serves on editorial boards for Speech Communication and International Journal of Human-Computer Studies , and is Treasurer of the ISCA Board. Past roles include Technical Program co-Chair for Interspeech 2017 and Area Chair for multiple Interspeech conferences. Current initiatives include RAPPORT (improving AAC devices), EmpowerME (LLM-based support for cognitive disabilities), and Food Talk (sustainable cooking via AI assistants). His work spans AI for Good, human-robot collaboration, and context-aware interaction systems.

Maria KrysanView profile

Professor

• Racial Residential Segregation
• Racial Attitudes
• Survey Methods
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Maria Krysan is a Professor in the Department of Sociology and Senior Scholar at the Institute of Government and Public Affairs (IGPA) at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). She holds a PhD from the University of Michigan (1995) and is affiliated with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Her research focuses on racial residential segregation, racial attitudes, and survey methodology, with a particular emphasis on multi-method approaches. She co-authored the award-winning book Cycle of Segregation: Social Processes and Residential Stratification (2017), exploring the causes and persistence of segregation through interviews, surveys, and policy analysis. Dr. Krysan co-founded and directed the Chicago Area Study (2006–2014), a program supporting UIC faculty and students in conducting research on Chicago’s social dynamics. Her work has been funded by the NSF, NIH, Russell Sage Foundation, and Ford Foundation. She serves on editorial boards for RSF: The Russell Sage Foundation Journal of Social Science and Social Problems , and advises the General Social Survey. Her research spans housing markets, educational policy, and public opinion on race. Notable projects include analyzing the long-term impacts of the housing crisis on Cook County segregation and investigating childcare center resilience during funding disruptions. Krysan frequently engages with policymakers, community leaders, and media, including outlets like the New York Times and Washington Post , translating academic insights into public discourse. Key awards include the recognition for Cycle of Segregation as an award-winning study of urban inequality. Her contributions bridge academia and practice, emphasizing equitable urban policies and methodological rigor in studying race.

Madison CookeView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Change Management
• Strategic Communications
• Agile Methodologies
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Madison Cooke is a Part-Time Adjunct Professor of Communication at George Washington University's Columbian College of Arts & Sciences. With over a decade of experience at Accenture, her work focuses on innovation, change management, and communications for large-scale organizational transformations. She specializes in agile transitions, merger integrations, information security communications, and Generative AI implementation. Cooke co-leads Accenture's global Communications Center of Excellence, promoting best practices in change management. She holds a B.A. in Communications from GWU and an M.S. in Management from Colorado State University with concentrations in Change Management and Strategy.