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Iva HolmerováView profile

Associate Professor

• Health and social care interface
• Dementia
• Depression
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Iva Holmerová is an Associate Professor at the Department of Psychology and Life Sciences within the Faculty of Humanities at Charles University, Prague. She also serves as Vice-Dean for International Affairs at the same faculty and as Visiting Professor at the Dementia Practice and Policy Centre, University of the West of Scotland. Her academic and medical career spans roles as founding Director of the Centre of Gerontology Praha 8 and head of the Centre of Expertise in Longevity and Long-term Care (CELLO). Associate Professor, Social Anthropology (2009–present) PhD in Social Gerontology (2002) MD in General Medicine (1981) Her research focuses at the intersection of geriatric medicine and social sciences, emphasizing dementia care, long-term care systems, and ethical frameworks. She has pioneered practical models for comprehensive elder care and explored sociocultural dimensions of aging. Recent publications highlight trends in dementia care , long-term care quality , and technology integration for aging populations. Her work bridges clinical practice with policy analysis, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe. President, Czech Society of Gerontology and Geriatrics (2015–present) Vice-chair, Alzheimer Europe (2010–present) Board Member, INTERDEM network (2012–present) Holmerová has led major initiatives in gerontological education, including the Prague Days of Gerontology and geriatric training programs. Her career combines clinical practice, academic leadership, and policy advocacy.

Allan CainView profile

Adjunct Professor

• Project Planning
• Microfinance
• Urban Development
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Allan Cain is an architect and urban development specialist with extensive experience in conflict/post-conflict regions, currently serving as an Adjunct Professor at Carleton University’s School of Architecture and Urbanism. He has lectured globally at universities in China, Angola, Norway, Portugal, USA, South Africa, UK, and Canada, and is a founding director of Development Workshop. His work spans international consulting for the World Bank, UN Habitat, European Union, and African Development Bank. BA in Environmental Studies (University of Waterloo, 1971) AA Dipl. (MArch) from the Architectural Association (1974) RIBA Part II certification (1974) Executive Certificates in Microfinance (Harvard, 2007), Finance Management (Harvard, 2011), and Urban Land Use Planning (World Bank Institute, 2012) His research focuses on post-conflict urban development, climate adaptation in coastal settlements, housing finance, and participatory slum upgrading. Key projects include climate change mitigation in Angola’s coastal cities (2012–2016), Mozambique’s municipal development (2008), and Angola’s National Housing Strategy (2019–2021). His publications emphasize informal economies, tenure rights, and water governance in African cities. Scientific Awards: Officer of the Order of Canada (2004) He has led multidisciplinary teams in projects funded by the International Development Research Centre, CIDA, and foreign ministries. His work bridges architecture, urban policy, and poverty alleviation, with a focus on Angola’s socio-environmental challenges.

Britt TellgrenView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Pedagogy
• Early Childhood Education
• Science Education in Preschool
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Britt Tellgren is a Senior Lecturer at Örebro University’s School of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences. She specializes in pedagogy, with a focus on early childhood education, science education, children’s rights, and teacher training history. Education: Doctoral Dissertation (2008) on the history of preschool teacher education Licentiate Thesis (2004) analyzing children’s peer relationships Research Interests: Britt explores how preschool practices engage with natural science, democratic education through children’s human rights, and historical shifts in teacher education. Her work bridges practical preschool knowledge with academic frameworks like Activity Theory. Scientific Awards: None explicitly mentioned. Teaching & Projects: She has led the preschool teacher program (2013–2016) and contributes to projects like Preschool Practice in the Encounter with Natural Science and Education as a Greenhouse for Children’s Human Rights . She collaborates with networks such as the European Early Childhood Education Association. Labs & Teams: Active in the ReCEL - Research on Children's Education and Learning environment, focusing on early childhood educational practices.

Elizabeth BeckView profile

Professor

• Anti-Oppression/Liberation
• Mass Incarceration
• Restorative Justice
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Dr. Elizabeth Beck is a Professor in the School of Social Work at the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, Georgia State University. Her research integrates anti-oppression frameworks with restorative justice practices to address mass incarceration, youth violence, and homelessness through a social justice lens. She pioneered forensic social work initiatives and community development projects. Dr. Beck has led significant research efforts, including the Georgia Council for Restorative Justice (2006–2010) and directing the Georgia State University Center for Community Social Work since 2007. Her work emphasizes community-based solutions and interdisciplinary collaboration between social work and criminal justice systems. Focus on restorative justice as a tool for systemic change Advocacy for prison reform and marginalized populations Integration of community development with forensic social work She teaches incarcerated students through the Common Good Atlanta program and trains capital defense teams on socioeconomic factors influencing criminal behavior. Her 2022 article in Contemporary Justice Review exemplifies her commitment to participatory research with incarcerated individuals. Scientific Awards American Library Association CHOICE Award for Outstanding Academic Title (2007) Dr. Beck’s publications include three books: In the Shadow of Death (Oxford University Press, 2007), Social Work and Restorative Justice (Oxford University Press), and The Homelessness Industry (Lynne Rienner Press, 2018), which critiques neoliberal social policies.

John T. MonahanView profile

Professor

• Psychology and Law
• Violence Risk Assessment
• Mental Health Law
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John T. Monahan is a distinguished Professor at the University of Virginia School of Law, specializing in psychology and law. He is a member of both the National Academy of Medicine and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and has received notable awards including the Manfred Guttmacher Award for outstanding research in law and psychiatry. Monahan has authored or edited 17 books and over 300 articles, with work cited over 40,000 times, including by the U.S. Supreme Court. His career includes founding the American Psychological Association’s Division of Psychology and Law and directing two MacArthur Foundation research networks. Current Affiliation: University of Virginia School of Law Visiting Roles: Harvard/NYU Law Schools, American Academy in Rome, All Souls College Oxford Research Focus: Violence risk assessment, mental disorder-crime links, legal admissibility of psychological evidence, and forensic psychiatry. His work bridges clinical practice with actuarial methods, examining racial bias, age factors, and neuroscientific contributions to risk models. Scientific Awards: Manfred Guttmacher Award (2 books) Guggenheim Fellowship Stanford Center for Advanced Study Fellowship National Academy of Medicine Membership American Academy of Arts and Sciences Membership Monahan’s publications include systematic reviews of risk assessment tools, longitudinal studies of attorney careers, and analyses of pretrial decision-making. His MacArthur studies on violence risk assessment remain foundational in forensic psychiatry and criminal justice reform.

Javier PuenteView profile

Associate Professor

• Andean environments
• campesino politics
• agrarian reforms
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Javier Puente is an Associate Professor of Latin American and Latino/a Studies at Smith College, where he also serves as Chair of the Latin American and Latino/a Studies Program and Faculty Liaison for the Lewis Global Studies Center . His scholarly work bridges Andean environmental history , agrarian reform , and sociopolitical conflict . Education : Ph.D. and M.A. from Georgetown University; B.H. from Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú Puente’s research focuses on the intersections of ecological transformations and political struggles in the Andes, particularly examining how campesino communities navigate state formation, capitalist expansion, and environmental crises like El Niño. His work also analyzes the role of dynamite in shaping Peru’s physical and political landscapes over two centuries. His recent publications explore the long-term impacts of civil war on Andean environments, agrarian reform processes , and state-community dynamics . Puente’s scholarship has been recognized with the 2023 Marysa Navarro Best Book Prize for The Rural State (University of Texas Press, 2022). He has received research support from institutions such as the Rachel Carson Center , John Carter Brown Library , and Instituto de Estudios Peruanos . Puente also contributes as an editor for NACLA Report on the Americas .

Jeroen RozendaalView profile

Professor

• Educational Research
• Collaborative Learning
• Teacher Professional Development
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Dr. Jeroen Rozendaal is a Professor of Collaborative Research at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences . His work centers on empowering teacher teams to improve educational quality through practice-based research, focusing on the development of research skills, self-regulated learning, and alignment of stakeholder perspectives. He leads the Knowledge Centre for Talent Development ’s Lectorate of Collaborative Research and contributes to NRO-funded studies on research-based education in secondary vocational and primary schooling. Current role: Professor of Collaborative Research Past roles: Senior Lecturer in Practice-Based Research, Lecturer in Learning and Innovation (Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences) Research Interests Collaborative Teacher Research Practice-Based Methodology Self-Regulated Learning Part-Time Education Innovation Vertical Alignment in Educational Organizations Publications highlight collaborative research strategies, online education frameworks, and curriculum integration for vocational and higher education. His work emphasizes actionable knowledge creation through iterative processes involving educators and stakeholders. As an editor for the Journal for Educational Practice Studies and knowledge broker at the NRO Kennisrotonde, Rozendaal bridges research and practice. He earned his PhD from Leiden University in 2002, studying motivation and information processing in vocational students.

DADOUR StéphanieView profile

Lecturer

• Architecture
• Feminism
• Gender Studies
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Stéphanie Dadour is a Lecturer in Human and Social Sciences at École nationale supérieure d'architecture Paris-Malaquais (ENSAPM), affiliated with PSL University . She contributes to critical architectural pedagogy through her work on the intersections of architecture, feminism, migration studies, and domestic space analysis . Her research methodology combines socio-historical approaches and ethnographic practices , focusing on housing projects and spatial politics. Co-editor-in-chief of Métropolitiques journal Co-founder of Dadour de Pous Architecture agency (since 2018) Affiliated with CNRS delegation at Urmis (2020-21) Member of ACS Laboratory (UMR AUSser 3329) and MHA-evt Laboratory (EA 7445) Her recent research explores exile reception mechanisms (2016-2020) and intimacy in migration through the Intimigr' project (IC Migrations-funded). She investigates home-making processes and spatial legitimacy in collaborative environments like coworking spaces. Her publications span feminist architectural theory, postmodernism, and urban resilience , with a focus on France, Lebanon, and Canada . Current projects include the Dites initiative (ANR Action Liban) analyzing systemic resilience in governance structures. Key publication themes include: 2024: Intimacy in migration, citizen hosting, and architectural co-working practices 2023: Gender dynamics in architectural education, spatial legitimacy, and inclusive pedagogy 2022: Feminist historiography, Grenoble architectural pedagogy, and urban inclusion 2020: Architectural feminism, postwar Lebanon, and housing exhibition politics

Lucy MontagueView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Urban Design
• High Street Regeneration
• Community Engagement
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Dr. Lucy Montague is a Senior Lecturer at Manchester School of Architecture (MSA), renowned for her expertise in high streets and urban regeneration. She co-authored the influential book High Street: How Our Town Centres Can Bounce Back from the Retail Crisis (2023), which examines the evolution of UK town centres and proposes adaptive strategies for recovery. Her groundbreaking research project Tales from the High Street (2019-2023) secured a £100k Built Environment Fellowship from the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851. In 2024, she served as a Parliamentary Special Advisor to the House of Lords Built Environment Select Committee, contributing to the report High Streets: Life Beyond Retail? Academic Qualifications: PhD (University of Edinburgh), MSc Urban Design (University of Edinburgh), PG Dip Architecture & Urbanism, BArch (Heriot Watt University) Founding Academic Lead of URBED+ (2019), a research collaboration with URBED focusing on housing, retrofit, and community participation Research Focus : Dr. Montague's work explores the intersection of urban design, retail economics, and civic engagement. Her scholarship spans methodological approaches to practice-based research, representational techniques in design, and the role of theory in creative decision-making. Key projects include analyses of Huddersfield's post-industrial identity and the integration of community unpredictability into academic frameworks. Current Research: High street regeneration, cultural economics, and creative consultation Teaching: Urban regeneration, MSA's MA Architecture & Urbanism program Scientific Recognition : Shortlisted for Architectural Book of the Year 2024; MSA's practice-based research model for REF2021 under her leadership Public Engagement : Regular media commentator on urban issues, with appearances on national TV, radio, and parliamentary debates. Advocates for policy reform to support town centre recovery.

• Faith-Based Social Action
• Interfaith Dialogue
• Community Development
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Dr Andrew Orton is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at Durham University, with additional roles as Department Representative and Fellow at the Durham Research Methods Centre. He also serves as Director of the William Leech Research Fund and the Centre for Social Justice and Community Action, focusing on Christian social action in the North East of England. His research explores intersections of faith, dialogue, and diversity in professional practice, particularly examining Christian community work's role in social justice, migrant integration, and financial inclusion. Collaborations with practical theology and transnational networks (e.g., Brazil-UK ecumenical activism) highlight his interdisciplinary approach. Recent publications analyze faith-based responses to debt, interfaith dialogue frameworks, and intercultural city policies. He contributes to academic discourse through journals like International Journal of Latin American Religions and Community Development Journal , while producing policy guides for the Council of Europe and practical theology institutions. Andrew supervises PhD students in his research areas and has led modules on Communities and Social Justice. He actively engages in participatory research, institutional capacity-building, and policymaker consultations at local, national, and international levels.

Aleryk FrickerView profile

Lecturer

• Indigenous Education
• Decolonizing Education
• First Nations Studies
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Aleryk Fricker is a Lecturer in Indigenous Education at Deakin University. A proud Dja Dja Wurrung man, he brings his cultural heritage and professional expertise to his academic work focused on Indigenous Education and decolonising education in Australia. Previously a Primary and Secondary teacher, Fricker holds a Doctorate of Philosophy in Indigenous Studies/Indigenous Education from Charles Darwin University (2021), a Master of Teaching degree, and an Honours degree in Ancient World Studies. Fricker's research centers on decolonising educational spaces and practices, with particular attention to: Integrating Indigenous knowledge systems into mainstream education Developing culturally safe teaching practices Addressing systemic barriers for First Nations students Implementing decolonial approaches across curriculum and pedagogy Supporting First Nations teachers in the education system His scholarly work demonstrates a consistent focus on transforming educational practices to better serve First Nations communities and create more inclusive learning environments for all students. Fricker examines how decolonising classrooms can improve educational outcomes for First Nations students and reduce their overrepresentation in the justice system. Fricker has published extensively on topics including truth-telling in the Australian curriculum, Indigenous approaches to environmental education, decolonial teacher training, and the politics of positionality in education. His research spans from theoretical explorations of decolonial futures to practical applications in classroom settings. Notable contributions include: Advocating for community-led education approaches Developing frameworks for decolonising teacher education Examining the relationship between educational engagement and youth justice outcomes Exploring Indigenous perspectives on sustainability and environmental education Challenging the "Great Australian Silence" in history education Fricker's work bridges academic research with practical applications in educational settings, emphasizing the importance of cultural safety, community engagement, and systemic change in creating more equitable educational experiences for First Nations students.

• Environmental Humanities
• Indigenous Studies
• Decolonial Research
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Dr Jessica K Weir is an Associate Professor at the Institute for Culture and Society, Western Sydney University, specializing in environmental issues and natural hazard risk through Indigenous-non-Indigenous jurisdictional lens. With over two decades of collaboration with Indigenous leaders in Australia, her work challenges colonial environmental epistemologies and promotes integration of Indigenous knowledge in public-sector practices. Qualifications: Doctor of Philosophy, Australian National University Her research engages human geography, environmental humanities, and decolonial studies, focusing on cultural burning, disaster justice, and scientific-Indigenous knowledge exchange. She leads projects with the Bushfire and Natural Hazards Cooperative Research Centre and contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through climate change adaptation and indigenous rights frameworks. Scientific Awards: Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research Award ‘Excellence in Indigenous Research’ (2023) Dorothy R Taylor Award – Best Paper (2021) Emergency Communication – Research category winner (2022) Current collaborations include natural scientists in bushfire mitigation and policy reform, while producing diverse research outputs ranging from academic publications to artistic collaborations and community training programs.

• Educational Leadership
• School Development
• Organizational Theory
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Pia S. Hagerup is an Associate Professor at the Department of Teacher Education , Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) , specializing in Educational Leadership . She currently teaches in NTNU's national principal training program and master's program for school development, while collaborating with schools, municipalities, and counties on research projects. Hagerup is an active member of the AACORN (Aesthetics, Creativity, and Organizations Research Network), FORN (Research on School Leaders in the Nordic Countries), and PLAC (Professional Learning Assessment Communities). PhD in educational leadership (NTNU, 2019) MBA in knowledge and innovation leadership (Copenhagen Business School) BA in Fine Art (NTNU) with exchange in intaglio printmaking (Liverpool Hope University) Research Interests include educational leadership, art-based methods in education, organizational culture, and school development. Her work uniquely combines liberal and servile art perspectives with educational leadership theory. She has led projects on Montessori school systems, longitudinal school development partnerships, and quality assurance in rural education. Advising includes supervision for NTNU's master's and principal training programs. She actively contributes to knowledge dissemination through lectures, media interviews, and advisory roles in municipal art funding processes.

Waldemar PałęckiView profile

Professor

• Liturgical Theology
• Post-Tridentine Liturgy
• Sacramental Theology
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Rev. Prof. Dr. hab. Waldemar Pałęcki serves as Professor at the Department of the History of the Liturgy , John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Poland. A Missionary of the Holy Family (MSF), he earned his doctorate in 2005 and habilitation in 2012, focusing on liturgical theology and post-Tridentine traditions. He has led the department since 2013 and served as Professor (2020-2022). His roles include chairing the Association of Liturgical Lecturers (2015-2021) and advising doctoral and master's theses.

Devon E. RomeroView profile

Associate Professor

• Trauma Counseling
• Sex Trafficking Interventions
• Counselor Training and Development
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Devon E. Romero, Ph.D. , is an Associate Professor and Director of the Counselor Education and Supervision Doctoral Program at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), College of Education and Human Development , Department of Counseling. Her work bridges trauma research, sex trafficking interventions, and neurofeedback applications in mental health. Education: Ph.D. and M.A. from the University of Alabama. Specializations: Trauma, neurofeedback, counselor training, and legislative advocacy. Dr. Romero’s research focuses on trauma in marginalized populations, particularly sex trafficking survivors, and developing evidence-based training for counselors. Her work combines qualitative studies and quantitative methodology to inform practice and policy. Her recent articles highlight trends in trauma counseling, neurofeedback efficacy, and legislative advocacy. Examples include sex trafficking interventions , trauma-informed neurofeedback for law enforcement , and school counselor preparedness for addressing trafficking. Scientific Awards: Chi Sigma Iota International Outstanding Chapter Faculty Advisor Award (2024) Texas Counseling Association Research Award (2023) Sigma Alpha Chi Chapter Outstanding Research Award (2022, 2020) Dr. Romero advises on federally funded large-scale projects and has led grants totaling over $396,705. She co-founded the Counselors Against Sex Trafficking Research Lab (www.castrl.com) and mentors students in trauma research.