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Sonam PeldenView profile

Lecturer

• Suicide Prevention in Youth
• Culturally Appropriate Counselling Interventions
• Global Pedagogy in Counselling Education
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Dr. Sonam Pelden is a Lecturer and Academic Lead for Counselling Discipline at Edith Cowan University’s School of Arts and Humanities. She coordinates counselling and psychotherapy programs and mentors doctoral/master’s students. With 22+ years in education and clinical practice, she specializes in suicide prevention, culturally responsive interventions, and global pedagogy. She pioneered school counselling policies in Bhutan and collaborates with UN agencies on youth development. Education: PhD (Curtin University, 2016), Master of Human Services Counselling (Curtin, 2009) Research Interests: Suicide prevention in adolescents, culturally appropriate counselling, Bhutan’s school counselling policies, and migrant community support. Her work emphasizes bridging policy, practice, and global educational standards. Recent articles explore counselling research capacity, immigrant youth substance use, and Indigenous climate resilience. She co-authored a seminal review on Bhutan’s post-pandemic higher education landscape. Awards: Endeavour Scholarship (2012), Bhutan Royal Government Scholarship (2007), India Government Scholarship (2000) Grants/Projects: RISE UP (WA Justice, 2024-2026), Tenacious House evaluation ($31k), and Bhutanese migrant needs assessment ($5k). Supervises four PhDs focusing on transnational identity, GNH philosophy, pandemic impacts, and youth substance use. She advocates for culturally inclusive education and has led student-led clinics in Bhutan. Her future work includes expanding global mental health equity and policy advocacy.

Peter Lloyd-SherlockView profile

Professor

• Global Health
• Gerontology
• Public Health
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Professor Peter Lloyd-Sherlock is a faculty member in the Nursing Midwifery and Health Department at Northumbria University . His research focuses on health and social care interventions for older people in Latin America, Asia, and Africa, with a particular emphasis on vulnerable communities. He has held senior roles at the World Health Organisation and UK Government Department for International Development, and contributed to the Lancet COVID-19 Commission on Vulnerable Groups. Education: PhD in Economics (Thesis: Income maintenance strategies of older people in Argentina), London School of Economics (1994) MA Latin American Studies (Distinction), London School of Economics (1991) BA Geography (First Class), University of Oxford (1988) Research Interests: Global health equity challenges for older populations Long-term care systems in low-and middle-income countries Ageism and pandemic response policies Health system strengthening for aging populations Professional Roles: Board Member, Age International (since June 2023) Grants/Advising: Accepting PhD students and actively engaged in global health collaborations. His research program includes multi-country studies on aging and health systems. Labs/Teams: Participates in interdisciplinary teams addressing global aging challenges through the lens of social protection and health policy.

Bernadette (Bernie) PaulyView profile

Professor

• Substance use
• Harm reduction
• Health equity
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Dr. Bernadette (Bernie) Pauly serves as a Professor at the University of Victoria's School of Nursing and is a scientist at the Centre for Addictions Research of British Columbia. She holds leadership roles as co-chair of the School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Committee and member of the School Advisory Committee. Her research spans substance use , harm reduction (including needle distribution, supervised consumption, managed alcohol programs, and drug checking), health equity , and vulnerable populations . She employs community-engaged and Indigenous research methodologies, with expertise in qualitative and mixed-methods approaches. Her recent work focuses on dual public health emergencies (overdose crisis and COVID-19), safer supply programs, and peer-led interventions. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a dominant focus on harm reduction implementation (73% of articles), particularly safer supply and managed alcohol programs. Key emerging themes include Indigenous-led interventions (20%), peer workforce development (27%), and dual public health emergency responses (60%). Her methodological approach consistently prioritizes community engagement and qualitative insights. Dr. Pauly teaches undergraduate nursing research and public health nursing, and graduate-level courses in public health nursing and social justice. She actively contributes to overdose response planning and policy development through community partnerships.

• Intellectual disability
• Social inclusion
• Supported decision making
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Professor Christine Bigby is a leading academic and researcher at La Trobe University, where she serves as Director of the Living with Disability Research Centre within the School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport. She has held significant leadership roles, including Chair of the Academic Board from 2016 to 2022. Her work is deeply collaborative with disability support and advocacy organizations, focusing on improving social inclusion and quality of life for adults with intellectual disabilities. Her research interests span intellectual disability, supported decision-making, ageing and disability, social inclusion, active support, organizational culture in disability services, and disability policy. She has pioneered work on supported accommodation practices and community participation, applying concepts like 'encounter' to understand inclusion. Her research has led to the development of widely used, freely available online training resources for frontline workers and practice leaders across the disability sector. The 15 most recent publications reflect a sustained focus on supported accommodation, active support, organizational culture, inclusion, and decision-making support. They demonstrate interdisciplinary engagement across social work, health services, policy, and community participation, often involving longitudinal and qualitative methodologies. Her work frequently addresses systemic challenges, including findings from the Disability Royal Commission, and emphasizes participatory and rights-based approaches. Christine Bigby has received significant recognition for her contributions: Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for distinguished service to people with intellectual disabilities, social welfare, inclusion research, policy, and tertiary education. Four-time recipient of the Research Award from the Australasian Society for Intellectual Disability. She has led major research initiatives, securing over $18 million in competitive and industry funding. Her projects include longitudinal studies on supported accommodation quality since 2009 and research on supported decision-making since 2015. She is the founding editor of the journal Research and Practice in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and has served as President of the Australasian Society of Intellectual Disability since 2022. She was also a member of the Australian Research Council’s College of Experts from 2019 to 2023. Her work is organized through the Living with Disability Research Centre, which collaborates extensively with disability service providers across Australia.

Magnus JohanssonView profile

Associate Professor

• Disaster Risk Management
• Climate Change Adaptation
• Lessons Learning from Disasters
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Magnus Johansson is an Associate Professor in Risk- & Environmental Studies at Karlstad University, where he leads research and teaching in disaster risk reduction, climate adaptation, and lessons learning from past events. He is affiliated with the Centre for Societal Risk Research (CSR) and the national research school at the Swedish Centre for Natural hazards and Disaster Science (CNDS). His work emphasizes multi-disciplinary approaches, stakeholder collaboration, and integrating local perspectives into risk management frameworks. Dr. Johansson previously served as an analyst and project leader at the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB), where he co-developed the Swedish Natural Hazards Information System (ndb.msb.se) with the European Joint Research Centre. His research focuses on capturing data from extreme weather events and evaluating the effectiveness of preventive measures in Sweden and Scandinavia. He teaches master-level courses in societal risk management and contributes to the IntECR educational model, which combines academic training with practical social learning and stakeholder engagement. His publications explore topics like flood vulnerability, landslide management, and the societal impacts of climate change. Key contributions include analyzing disaster resilience in Lake Vänern/Göta älv River systems and investigating barriers to knowledge sharing in disaster contexts. Johansson’s work bridges academic research with policy applications, aiming to enhance community preparedness and adaptive capacity.

• Seismic Engineering
• Masonry Structures
• Retrofitting Techniques
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Dr. Jaroslav Vaculik is a Grant-Funded Researcher (A) in the School of Architecture and Civil Engineering at the University of Adelaide , affiliated with the Civil Engineering department. His research focuses on seismic response of unreinforced masonry buildings, particularly heritage structures, aiming to enhance their earthquake resilience through innovative techniques like FRP retrofitting. He combines practical consulting experience with academic research to address challenges in structural design standards. Research Interests: Seismic behavior of heritage masonry (clay brick/concrete block) FRP strengthening methodologies and durability Out-of-plane collapse mechanisms in unreinforced masonry Development of practical design tools for engineers Key Contributions: Advanced understanding of masonry joint properties and anchorage systems Pioneered field testing protocols for vintage masonry Authored over 30 peer-reviewed publications on structural retrofitting and masonry behavior Advising & Grants: Currently supervising technical projects on masonry retrofitting and seismic risk mitigation, with funding from university grants and industry collaborations.

• Sustainability Science
• Regional Development
• Transdisciplinary Research
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Verena Radinger-Peer is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Landscape Development, Recreation and Conservation Planning , part of the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna (BOKU) . She focuses on the role of universities as drivers for sustainability transitions, with expertise in regional development, transdisciplinary research, and ecosystem services. Her work bridges academic knowledge with societal needs, particularly in rural and mountainous regions.

• Mental Health
• Rural Health Disparities
• Community-Based Participatory Research
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Tiffany Haynes serves as an Associate Professor in the Health Behavior & Health Education department within the College of Public Health at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. With over a decade of research experience, Dr. Haynes leads multiple significant research initiatives focused on mental health disparities in underserved populations, particularly rural African American communities. Her work bridges academic research and community practice through innovative faith-based interventions and community-academic partnerships. Dr. Haynes' research interests center on mental health service delivery in rural settings, with particular emphasis on depression treatment for African Americans. Her work explores how faith communities can serve as effective platforms for mental health interventions, addressing stigma and accessibility barriers that prevent rural populations from receiving needed care. She employs community-based participatory research methods to ensure interventions are culturally appropriate and sustainable within community contexts. Analysis of her publication record reveals consistent focus on mental health disparities, with recent work expanding to address the mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, firearm violence among young Black men, and language access in mental health services. Her research demonstrates methodological diversity, incorporating qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods approaches across community, clinical, and faith-based settings. Principal Investigator, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Engage for Equity PLUS Subaward (2024-2028) Principal Investigator, NIH U01MD010644 Reducing depressive symptoms among rural African Americans: REJOICE (2016-2021) Principal Investigator, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Rural Stakeholders Building Competence and Capacity to Mitigate Pressing Mental Health Issues through CER (2022-2024) Co-Investigator, NIH P50MD017319 The Center for Research, Health, and Social Justice (2021-2026) Dr. Haynes serves as Principal Investigator on multiple major grants, demonstrating her leadership in community-engaged mental health research. Her work with the FAITH Network (Faith-Academic Initiatives for Transforming Health) represents a sustained commitment to building community capacity for health research and intervention. Current projects address pressing public health issues including mental health impacts of the pandemic, health equity in rural settings, and culturally responsive service delivery models.

Jody R. LoriView profile

Professor

• Global health
• Reproductive rights
• Vulnerable populations
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Jody R. Lori is a Professor at the University of Michigan School of Nursing and holds the Professor Sara H. & Robert B. Rothschild Endowed Professor in Global Nursing. Her work focuses on improving maternal and newborn health in low-resource countries through innovative care models and participatory action research. She serves as Director of the PAHO/WHO Collaborating Center and contributes to global health policy via leadership roles in WHO's Technical Advisory Group and the Center for Global Health Equity. Education: PhD, University of Arizona (2009) MS, University of Michigan (1992) BSN, University of Michigan (1980) AACN Wharton Executive Leadership Program, University of Pennsylvania (2015) Her research addresses maternal mortality, reproductive rights, and health systems strengthening in sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America. Current projects include NIH-funded trials of group antenatal care and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation initiatives leveraging WhatsApp for maternal health triage. Key implementation sites include Ghana, Guatemala, Ethiopia, Liberia, Mexico, and Zambia. Recent publications highlight trends in maternity waiting homes, respectful maternity care frameworks, and socioeconomic interventions like SILCs. She has secured grants from NIH/Fogarty International Center, USAID, and private foundations to address the 300,000 annual maternal deaths and 2.8 million neonatal deaths globally. Scientific Awards: Sarah Goddard Power Award, University of Michigan (2019) Fellow, American Academy of Nursing (2012-present) Fellow, American College of Nurse-Midwives (2010-present) Dr. Lori teaches an inter-professional course (BA620) with medicine, pharmacy, and public health departments. Her work intersects with the World Health Organization Collaborating Centers for Nursing and Midwifery (2020-present) and the National Academies of Sciences' Committee on Reproductive Health Services (2016-2018).

Nathan J. BennettView profile

Researcher

• Marine Conservation Social Science
• Human Dimensions of Marine Policy
• Small-Scale Fisheries
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Dr. Nathan J. Bennett is a researcher, teacher, and independent consultant specializing in the human dimensions of marine conservation, small-scale fisheries, and equity in ocean governance. He serves as the Global Oceans Lead Scientist at the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and Chair of the People and the Ocean Specialist Group under the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN). His work focuses on social equity, justice, and the integration of social science into marine policy and conservation. Key affiliations: WWF, IUCN, Principal Investigator of The Peopled Seas Initiative Research areas: Blue economy, coastal communities, climate change adaptation, marine social science Bennett’s research emphasizes the need to address social justice in ocean policy, particularly in response to rapid blue growth and environmental governance. He advocates for organizational capacity-building in marine social science, mainstreaming equity, and inclusive governance frameworks. His recent work explores six recommendations for ocean-focused organizations to operationalize equity and justice internally as a foundation for external efforts. His publications and policy briefs highlight risks of unchecked ocean development, strategies for sustainable fisheries, and the role of interdisciplinary science in achieving equitable marine governance. Collaborations span Canada, Mexico, Thailand, and the Mediterranean, with contributions to journals like Frontiers in Marine Science , Marine Policy , and Nature Sustainability . Contact: nathan.j.bennett.1@gmail.com

• Learning and Teaching in Higher Education
• Imposter Syndrome
• Transnational Education
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Professor Megan Lawton is a leading figure in academic practice and inclusive education at the University of Wolverhampton, where she serves as Professor of Learning and Teaching in Academic Practice within the Directorate of Students and Education and the Directorate of Academic Development and Success. A National Teaching Fellow and Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, she has significantly advanced staff development, neurodiversity, and inclusive pedagogy in higher education. Doctorate in Professional Studies (Learning and Teaching), Middlesex University MBA, Wolverhampton Polytechnic PGCE in Further Education, Wolverhampton Polytechnic BA in Visual Communication Studies, West Midlands Institute of Higher Education Her research centers on imposter syndrome, neurodiversity, flipped learning, transnational education, and visual research methodologies . She advocates for inclusive practices, drawing from personal experience with dyslexia, and has published extensively on staff development and Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND). Her work emphasizes empowering marginalized learners and rethinking traditional pedagogical models. The recent publications reflect a strong trend toward inclusive, reflective, and globally aware academic practices , with a focus on mental wellbeing, equitable teaching strategies, and the internationalization of curricula. Her research integrates personal insight with systemic innovation, particularly in supporting Deaf students and neurodiverse academics. Her scientific awards include: National Teaching Fellow (NTF), 2017 Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (PFHEA), 2017 Senior Fellow of the HEA (SFHEA), 2014 Regional Winner, Cosmopolitan Achievement Awards for Women, 1992 National Award for Widening Access to HE, 1992 Megan Lawton has led impactful initiatives, including the Development and design of an IPS education framework and career pathway (2020–2021) . She has advised on academic development nationally and internationally, serving as an external reviewer for Hong Kong Baptist University and the University of Ulster. Her leadership extends to mentoring and coaching, supported by her ILM Level 5 certification. She founded the Visual Language Centre (VLC) at the University of Wolverhampton in 1991, a pioneering initiative that advanced British Sign Language in higher education and created the first BA (Hons) BSL/English program in Europe. The VLC remains a landmark in inclusive academic innovation.

• Microplastics
• Plastic Pollution
• Environmental Policy
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Amila Abeynayaka is a Postdoctoral Fellow at DTU SUSTAIN, Technical University of Denmark, affiliated with the Department of Environmental and Resource Technology. Their research focuses on microplastics pollution, plastic waste management, water quality assessment, and science-policy integration for global environmental governance. Recent work highlights include Investigations into microplastic distribution along Sri Lankan coastlines Development of science-based recommendations for global plastic treaties Material flow analysis of plastic waste in ASEAN countries Amila’s expertise spans life cycle assessment of water technologies, disaster response systems, and environmental data accessibility. They collaborate on regional and international projects addressing plastic pollution and sustainable resource management.

Ana ManzanoView profile

Professor

• Realist Evaluation
• Health Policy
• Global Health
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Dr. Ana Manzano is a Professor of Public Policy Evaluation at the School of Sociology and Social Policy , University of Leeds. Her work focuses on realist evaluation methodologies, health policy, and global health systems. She is the Co-Editor-in-Chief of Evaluation and Program Planning and leads interdisciplinary research funded by the ESRC, MRC, and international bodies. Her research spans maternal and child health in Nigeria and Vietnam, healthcare decision-making in multiple sclerosis, and health systems responsiveness in low-income countries. Education: PhD in Sociology & Social Policy MA (unspecified) BA (Hons) (unspecified) Research Interests: Realist evaluation and theory-driven methods Health policy and systems Decision-making in healthcare Global health equity and disparities Stakeholder involvement in research Current Projects: UKRI Policy Fellowship evaluating innovation policy in Northern Ireland RESPONSE project improving health systems in Ghana/Vietnam REVAMP study on maternal health in Nigeria Awards: UKRI Policy Fellowship (2023) Advising and Grants: Supervises postgraduate researchers including Gerry Hume and Rebecca Simmons. Active in securing grants from the ESRC, MRC, and Wellcome Trust. Collaborates with institutions in Australia, Spain, Nigeria, Ghana, and Vietnam. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the IRVAPP Research Institute (Italy) and the Laboratory for Interdisciplinary Evaluation of Public Policies (France). Leads the RAMESES II project developing evaluation standards.

• Social Policy
• Social Work
• Migration Studies
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Natasa Milosevic serves as an Assistant at the Department of Social Work, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad since 2023, while completing her doctoral studies at the University of Belgrade. Her academic trajectory spans social policy, social work practice, and migration governance within Southeast European contexts. Her educational foundation includes: Diploma in Social Policy and Social Work from University of Belgrade (thesis: "Prevention of Youth Alcoholism") Systemic Family Therapy certification from Belgrade's Institute of Mental Health Master's in Social Policy from University of Belgrade (thesis: "Mapping Social Welfare Services in Belgrade") Ongoing PhD in Political Science - Social Policy at University of Belgrade (dissertation: "Policy of Integration of Refugees in Greece, 2015-2022") Research focuses on international social policy frameworks, anti-oppressive social work methodologies, and migration dynamics, with particular emphasis on refugee integration, social exclusion mechanisms, and crisis response systems. Her scholarship critically examines power structures in welfare institutions while analyzing comparative social models across the Balkans and EU. Recent publications (2019-2024) reveal evolving research trajectories: early work centered on Serbian migration policy and social exclusion, shifting toward humanitarian crises (Ukraine war, Israeli-Palestinian conflict) and vulnerable populations (Roma communities, mental health patients). Methodologically, she employs discourse analysis, policy evaluation, and comparative frameworks with strong emphasis on anti-oppressive praxis and EU governance structures. No scientific awards were documented in the source material. As a Horizon 2020 MIGREC project researcher, she examines migration governance while teaching core social work courses including Supervision and Evaluation, Group Work, and Leadership. Her practical experience at Belgrade's City Center for Social Work (2008-2023) informs her applied research on domestic violence prevention and elderly services. Current work centers on EU humanitarian response systems through the MIGREC consortium, connecting her doctoral research on Greek refugee integration with contemporary crisis management frameworks.

Andrew DansieView profile

Associate Professor

• Environmental Science
• Water Resources
• Air Pollution
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Dr. Andrew Dansie is an Associate Professor and Academic Lead, Humanitarian Engineering at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) within the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering . With 18 years of expertise in water resources , air quality , and international development , Dansie's work addresses environmental challenges across Pacific Island Countries , Africa , and Asia . Education : Doctorate in Geography from the University of Oxford as a Clarendon Scholar Affiliations : Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Oxford; UNDP Expert Roster member for water resources Research Interests include atmospheric dust transport , water-energy-food nexus modeling , and plastic pollution mitigation . His Pacific-focused projects examine air quality impacts on respiratory health and floating mangrove plantations for coastal stabilization. Publications (2025-2017) span airborne particulate analysis , transboundary water modeling , and dust-phytoplankton dynamics , with recent work on microplastic monitoring and regional policy development . Key journals include Science of the Total Environment , Atmospheric Environment , and Aeolian Research . Scientific Awards : Full Clarendon Fund Scholarship (2012-2016) Thomas Linacre Studentship (2014) ISAR Special ICAR-8 Conference Award (2014) Global Engagement includes leading UNDP/GEF policy briefs, coordinating a 100+ scientist transboundary water assessment , and directing UNSW's Humanitarian Engineering program with partners in Fiji , Vanuatu , and Ethiopia .