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Lina ShanleyView profile

Academic

• Mathematics Development
• Numerical Cognition
• Response to Instruction
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Lina Shanley is an Associate Research Professor at the University of Oregon College of Education , specializing in Special Education . Her work bridges numerical cognition and special education , focusing on mathematics development among at-risk students. Education: PhD in Quantitative Methodology (University of Oregon), MA in Special Education (San Francisco State University), BA in History (Whitman College) Dr. Shanley’s research investigates factors influencing mathematics development in at-risk populations, with emphasis on improving intervention response through advanced screening processes and neuroimaging collaborations. She develops technology-based interventions like the NumberShire Integrated Tutor System and explores cognitive variables in early math assessment. Her publications span topics including math self-concept , domain-general skills , and neuroimaging applications in education. Recent work focuses on working memory in bilingual kindergartners and motion correction techniques for pediatric brain scans. Dr. Shanley collaborates across education , cognitive science , and neuropsychology , contributing to federally funded grants aimed at optimizing early mathematics trajectories through in-person and digital interventions.

Jennifer RuefView profile

Associate Professor

• Mathematics Education
• Educational Equity
• Teacher Education
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Jennifer Ruef is an Associate Professor in the Critical and Sociocultural Studies in Education department at the University of Oregon's College of Education, where she bridges decades of K-12 classroom experience with cutting-edge research on equitable mathematics instruction. Her work centers on dismantling systemic barriers in math education through identity-focused pedagogy and collaborative sensemaking frameworks. Her educational foundation includes: Ph.D. in Curriculum and Teacher Education (Secondary Mathematics Education), Stanford University, 2016 M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction (Secondary Mathematics Education), University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2005 B.S. in Secondary Mathematics Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1990 Certification in Secondary Mathematics Education (Grades 6-12) Ruef's research pioneers decolonizing approaches to mathematics education, examining how student identities are co-constructed through classroom interactions and how Indigenous knowledge systems can transform STEM pedagogy. Her DETRACKING FOR EQUITABLE MATH INSTRUCTION (DEMI) framework challenges tracking practices while promoting relational equity and public sensemaking —where students collaboratively build mathematical arguments. This work directly addresses math trauma and systemic inequities through healing-centered, culturally sustaining practices. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a cohesive trajectory: from foundational identity studies (2020-2021) to pandemic-responsive equity work (2022), culminating in her 2024 NSF-funded detraicking initiative. Her scholarship consistently integrates Indigenous epistemologies with mathematics education, demonstrating how cultural values counter colonial harms while advancing STEM inclusivity. Her major recognitions include: NSF Career Award (2024) for $1.04M detraicking project University of Oregon Excellence in Teaching Award (2022) AMTE STaR Fellowship (2017) Stanford University dissertation grants (2015) Madison Metropolitan School District Teacher of the Year (2009) Ruef actively mentors doctoral students including A. Torres and M. Ahearn, with her NSF grant driving multi-year detraicking research across Oregon middle schools. Her community-engaged approach partners with Indigenous elders like V. Beavert to co-develop culturally rooted mathematics curricula, translating academic research into classroom practice through teacher professional development. Embedded in interdisciplinary networks connecting the College of Education with Pacific Northwest Indigenous communities, Ruef's work operates at the intersection of academia and activism—using collaborative research teams to advance decolonizing mathematics education beyond traditional lab structures.

Nik CunniffeView profile

Professor

• Epidemiological Modeling
• Plant Disease Ecology
• Computational Biology
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Nik Cunniffe is a Professor in the Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Cambridge, specializing in epidemiological modeling of plant pests and pathogens. His research focuses on developing theoretical and applied models to inform policy decisions regarding disease detection, control, and evolutionary dynamics. Key Research Areas: Theoretical epidemiology (deterministic, stochastic, and spatial models) Applied plant disease management (Phytophthora ramorum, ash dieback) Computational simulation techniques at large spatial scales Projects: Approximate models for complex disease management Stakeholder behavior impact on control efficacy Optimal fungicide resistance strategies Trap/repellent companion plants for virus control Collaborations: Cambridge NERC Doctoral Training Partnership (C-CLEAR DTP) NERC-funded CREATES program Email: njc1001@cam.ac.uk

Margarita Núñez CanalView profile

Professor

• Entrepreneurship Education
• Digital Transformation
• Business Management
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Margarita Núñez Canal is a faculty member at the Faculty of Economics and Business of Universidad Nebrija , affiliated with the EDGE Nebrija Research Group on Entrepreneurship, Digitalization, Growth, and Business Excellence . Her research focuses on entrepreneurship education, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence in higher education. Education : PhD from Universidad CEU San Pablo (2015), thesis on entrepreneurial education in Spain within the European context. Recent publications analyze social accelerators in entrepreneurship, algorithmic competence, and hybrid work models. Her work bridges classical rhetoric with modern digital challenges, emphasizing ethical and pedagogical implications. Current projects include the "AlComEdu" holistic approach to digital and algorithmic competence in education, alongside studies on toxic leadership effects and generative learning models in business education.

Emily HarvilleView profile

Professor

• Reproductive and perinatal epidemiology
• Health disparities
• Life course epidemiology
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Dr. Emily Harville is a Professor and Program Director of the PhD in Epidemiology at Tulane University's School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. Her research focuses on perinatal epidemiology, health disparities, and the life course perspective, particularly how reproductive and pregnancy-related factors influence long-term health outcomes. She serves as co-director of the Southern Center for Maternal Health Equity (SCMHE) and leads the PrePARED Consortium for preconception health studies. Her work integrates environmental health, disaster response, and maternal-child health, with a strong emphasis on addressing racial disparities. Education: PhD, Epidemiology, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill MSPH, Epidemiology, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill BA, Biology, Oberlin College Dr. Harville has contributed extensively to understanding the impact of disasters (e.g., Hurricane Katrina, Deepwater Horizon oil spill) on reproductive health and has published over 150 articles. Her recent work examines links between reproductive history and cognitive aging, highlighting the emerging field of neuro-obstetrics . She teaches advanced epidemiological methods and courses on health disparities. Her research includes collaborations with international teams, such as the Bogalusa Heart Study and Young Finns Study , and she employs metabolomics, epigenetics, and population-level data to uncover mechanisms behind health inequities. Dr. Harville also emphasizes community-based interventions and policy development to improve maternal health in the Gulf South.

• Sports Coaching
• Artistic Gymnastics
• Cognitive Anthropology
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Dr. Cathy Rolland is a Lecturer at Université Clermont Auvergne (UCA) within the UFR STAPS department. She conducts research at the ACTé laboratory, focusing on Theme 1: Cognitive resources of sports and physical education professionals and Theme 4: Digital training environments for gymnastics coaches . Her work bridges sports coaching, cognitive anthropology, and digital technology, with particular expertise in 360° video applications for professional training. Research Interests include: Expert coaching knowledge in artistic gymnastics Digital training environment design Embodied knowledge transmission Immersive video training systems Cognitive scaffolding processes Professional vision development Key Article Trends show consistent focus on: 360° video implementation in physical education Intervention activity analysis Professional knowledge distribution Perceptual experience scaffolding Technology-mediated training Interdisciplinary approaches combining cognitive science and pedagogy Contact: Cathy.Rolland@uca.fr at UFR STAPS, Clermont-Ferrand, France.

• Biostatistics
• Clinical Trials
• Public Health
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Dr. Daniel Barker is a part-time Senior Lecturer in Medical Statistics at the School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle , and a concurrent part-time Senior Statistician at the Hunter Medical Research Institute's Data Sciences Division . With over 15 years of experience in health-related statistical research, he specializes in designing complex clinical trials and modeling longitudinal/correlated data . His collaborations span national and international institutions, applying his expertise to cancer, cardiovascular disease, indigenous health, nutrition, pharmaceuticals, respiratory medicine, and stroke . Education : PhD in Clinical Epidemiology and Medical Statistics (2018), GradDip in Medical Statistics (2012), BMath (2006) from the University of Newcastle. Research Interests : Daniel's current focus includes adaptive clinical trials —trials with pre-specified statistical rules to optimize resource use—and methodologies for stepped wedge cluster randomized trials . His work extends to health service delivery , pharmacological interventions , and epidemiological modeling in maternal/child health. Publication Trends : His articles span 2012–2025 , emphasizing biostatistics in clinical trials, particularly asthma during pregnancy , telestroke networks , and stepped wedge designs . Key subfields include neutrophilic inflammation , trial adaptations , and health equity in underserved populations. Scientific Awards : 2013 BCA Star Graduate 2016 J.B. Douglas Postgraduate Award 2013 Australian Postgraduate Award 2017 Highly Commended Teaching Award Teaching : Coordinated postgraduate courses including Biostatistics A/B , Clinical Trial Design , Bayesian Methods , and Regression Modelling at the University of Newcastle's Faculty of Health and Medicine. Collaborations : Frequent co-author with researchers in asthma (Peter Gibson, Jodie Simpson), stroke (Neil Spratt, John Attia), and public health (John Wiggers, Chris Paul), with cross-disciplinary work in nutrition , indigenous health , and addiction treatment .

Cathryn A. GalanterView profile

Clinical Professor

• Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Pediatric Bipolar Disorder
• ADHD
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Cathryn A. Galanter, MD is Professor of Clinical Psychiatry and Training Director of the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program at State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University. She joined SUNY Downstate in 2011 after holding leadership roles at Columbia University, including Director of the Pediatric Bipolar Service at Children's Hospital of New York. Dr. Galanter earned her undergraduate degree in Art History from the University of Pennsylvania (graduating with distinction), her medical degree from New York University School of Medicine, and completed her psychiatric training at Columbia University through general and child residencies plus a research fellowship. Her research program focuses on critical gaps in child mental health: developing theory-based educational interventions for clinicians, analyzing clinical decision-making processes in diagnosing complex conditions like pediatric bipolar disorder and ADHD, and establishing evidence-based protocols for assessment and treatment. She has pioneered work on the diagnostic boundaries between ADHD and bipolar disorder in youth, challenging traditional categorizations through empirical research. Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals consistent thematic progression from foundational work on diagnostic criteria (2003-2009) toward contemporary integration of mental health services in primary care (2018) and policy-level DSM-5 implementation (2020). Her scholarship demonstrates deep engagement with diagnostic reliability challenges, longitudinal outcome studies, and practical implementation science for clinical settings. Dr. Galanter's research impact is recognized through: NIMH Career Development Award (K-Award) for 'Improving Child Psychiatrists' Clinical Decision Making' Multiple awards from the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Grants from the American Psychiatric Association and Columbia University Leadership roles including Secretary of the AACAP Executive Council (2019-2021) As Training Director, she mentors fellows through the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program while maintaining active NIMH-funded research. Her 2016 Academic Psychiatry paper on direct supervision models demonstrates her commitment to reshaping psychiatric education. She also serves on national committees including the American Association of Directors of Psychiatry Residency Training. Dr. Galanter previously directed Columbia's Pediatric Bipolar Service and currently maintains a Brooklyn private practice treating all age groups. Her clinical work directly informs her research on real-world diagnostic challenges, particularly regarding comorbid ADHD and bipolar presentations in pediatric patients.

Tomislav RastovskiView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Project Management
• Infrastructure Projects
• Competency-based Certification
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Tomislav Rastovski is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Algebra with extensive expertise in Project Management. He serves as course holder for Project Management, Project Management Methodology, and Project Management across multiple study programs at the university. Additionally, he is a guest lecturer at the Faculty of Economics, University of Zagreb, and an external associate at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, University of Zagreb where he teaches Portfolio and Program Management. Dr. Rastovski holds a PhD in Project Management from the University of Zagreb and has accumulated over 20 years of teaching experience. His research interests primarily focus on project management methodologies, competency frameworks, infrastructure projects, and EU-funded initiatives. He has developed specialized expertise in applying project management principles across construction, IT, and public administration sectors, with particular emphasis on virtual team management and sustainable project delivery. His publication record demonstrates a clear progression from foundational project management concepts to more specialized areas including competency modeling, infrastructure challenges, and sustainable development perspectives. Recent work shows increasing focus on virtual project environments and the role of certification in professional development. His research bridges academic theory with practical industry applications, particularly in Croatian and European contexts. As a certified complex project manager (IPMA Level B) and examiner for project manager certification, Dr. Rastovski maintains strong industry connections. He has conducted over 200 professional seminars for more than 100 companies, training over 2,000 participants from diverse economic sectors. His practical experience includes direct involvement in more than 30 projects as a project manager and expert in project planning, monitoring, and control.

Kevin D BroomView profile

Associate Professor

• Healthcare Financial Management
• Quality of Care and Financial Performance
• Competency-Based Education
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Kevin D Broom is an Associate Professor at the University of Pittsburgh, serving as Vice Chair for Education and Director of the MHA and joint MHA/MBA programs in the Department of Health Policy and Management. His academic leadership spans oversight of PhD, MHA, MPH, and other specialized programs, collaborating with the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business. Before joining Pitt in 2017, Broom retired as a Lieutenant Colonel from the Army Medical Department after a 23-year career, where he held roles in healthcare finance, education, and operations. Research focuses on healthcare financial management , quality of care and profitability , and competency-based education . He has contributed extensively to studies on value-based purchasing, hospital capital structure, and graduate education outcomes. His work bridges military healthcare finance with academic research, emphasizing strategic financial alignment in public health organizations. Teaching areas include Healthcare Financial Management, Professional Development, Accounting, Microeconomics, and Human Resources Management. Broom holds a PhD in Business-Finance from the University of Mississippi, an MBA from Syracuse University, and a BGS in Teaching from Louisiana State University in Shreveport.

• Child Welfare
• Academic Resilience
• Substance Abuse
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Anja Johnsen is an Associate Professor at the University of Bergen , affiliated with the Department of Welfare and Participation . Her research focuses on children and young people in vulnerable life situations, with expertise in academic resilience, child poverty, ethnic minorities, and substance abuse. Current research groups: Law, Democracy and Welfare (HVL), Child Welfare/equality and social inclusion (UiB), Equity in Social Welfare and Global Development Research Group (UiB) Teaching: Master of Applied Social Science program, courses on milieu therapeutic methods, social inequality, and mental health Research interests include child welfare, resilience in adverse conditions, environmental therapy, and equity in social systems. Her work examines interactions between welfare states and marginalized populations. Publications analyze topics like institutional child welfare practices, educational outcomes for vulnerable youth, and cultural challenges in welfare provision. Recent works address ethical dilemmas in environmental therapy and refugee family integration.

• Diseases Prevention and Control Programs
• Sexual Health
• Blood-borne Viruses
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Davoud Pourmarzi is a Senior Lecturer at the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health , Australian National University. His work focuses on evidence-based disease prevention programs, with a strong emphasis on migrants' health, sexual health, and applied epidemiology. He serves as Curriculum Convenor for the MAE Program and convenor for the Australasian Epidemiological Association Teaching and Learning special interest group. Education : BSc (Public Health), MSc (Epidemiology) – Tehran University of Medical Science; PhD – Queensland University of Technology. Research Interests : Disease prevention programs, sexual health, blood-borne viruses, migrants' health, and applied epidemiology in multicultural societies. Scientific Awards : College of Health and Medicine Dean’s Commendation for Excellence in Education (2022, 2023) Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Supervision Experience : Supervised Russell Tolentino and several MPhil/PhD students in projects related to migrants' health, cancer screening, and disease prevention. Key Publications : Recent work includes systematic reviews on hepatitis C among migrants, diabetes outcomes in multicultural Australia, and ethical research guidelines for refugee populations.

Andoni Eizagirre EizagirreView profile

Professor

• Responsible Innovation
• Science Policy
• Science and Technology Policy
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Andoni Eizagirre Eizagirre is a Professor at the Faculty of Humanities and Education Sciences, Mondragon University. His work focuses on Responsible Innovation , Science Policy , and Higher Education Policy , with particular emphasis on the intersections between science, technology, and society. Member of the Praxis Research Group (2013-2018, Basque Government) Participant in MINECO research project 'Representación y Anticipación' (2016-2018) Collaborator with institutions like University of the Basque Country and University of Deusto His academic production includes 8 books and 30 articles , examining topics such as: Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) dynamics in Europe Deliberative governance models for sociotechnical futures Democratization of science and technology Epistemic cultures in research systems Reflexive science policy frameworks Supervised by Dr. Joseba Andoni Ibarra Unzueta and Dr. Emilio Muñoz Ruiz, he completed his PhD with a thesis on civic science policy at the University of the Basque Country. Notable collaborations include Oier Imaz and European research networks.

Ilkka HeleniusView profile

Professor

• Orthopedics
• Traumatology
• Pediatric Surgery
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Ilkka Helenius is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at the University of Helsinki, affiliated with the Department of Surgery Pediatric Surgery Unit. He serves as a Supervisor in the doctoral program and holds a docentship at the Children's Clinic. Current roles: Professor, Doctoral Supervisor, Research Leader Key affiliations: University of Helsinki, Children's Clinic, Clinicum His research focuses on pediatric orthopedics with emphasis on spinal surgery, fracture management, and surgical outcomes. Recent work explores: Implant failure in scoliosis treatment Knee joint examination protocols Medial epicondyle fracture treatments Neuromuscular scoliosis surgical aspects Scientific recognition includes: Behrooz Akbarnia Award for Best Paper (2018) Russell Hibbs Award for clinical science presentation (2005) Paras suullinen esitelmä award (2014) He has directed doctoral research on: Tommi Yrjälä : Pediatric spinal surgery techniques Eetu Suominen : Spinal fusion outcomes Venla Soini : Neuromuscular scoliosis interventions Antti Saarinen : Early-onset scoliosis safety metrics Active in clinical research since 1996, Helenius has published 205+ works and received €30,000 in funding from the Finnish Financial Services Association for his project I.Helenius_HY grant Science impact research (2023-2025). His work spans surgical innovation, clinical guidelines, and patient safety improvements in pediatric orthopedics.

• ADHD and Behavior Disorders
• Anxiety Disorders
• Mood Disorders
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Khalid Afzal is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience-Child Psychiatry at the University of Chicago . His clinical practice focuses on ADHD, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and somatic symptom disorders in pediatric populations. He specializes in cross-cultural psychiatry and family-based interventions for child mental health. Education: MBB.S. (1995) from Quaid-e-Azam University, Pakistan; Psychiatry Residency (2008) at Texas Tech University; Fellowship (2010) at University of Chicago. His research spans youth suicide prevention , cultural/psychosocial determinants of mental health , residency training innovations , and post-traumatic stress in pediatric oncology . Recent work includes adapting suicide-screening tools for Urdu speakers and analyzing trends in pediatric psychiatric interventions during the pandemic. Publications highlight collaborations with multidisciplinary teams across pediatrics, neurology, and medical education . Dr. Afzal has received multiple teaching awards (e.g., University of Chicago's Instructor of the Year, 2020-2021) and research accolades (e.g., Excellence in Research Award, 2007-2008). His work appears in journals like Psychosomatics , Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology , and BJPsych Open , with a focus on mental health equity and innovative clinical pathways .